Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 109 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 109 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 152 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 No. 117 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was highlighted. First, the Marine Corps’ the administration to submit a budget called to order by the Speaker pro tem- chief of intelligence in Iraq has report- that realistically reflects the services’ pore (Mr. GINGREY). edly described the situation in the needs. f Sunni-dominated Anbar province as But unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, ad- ‘‘politically’’ lost to al Qaeda. The sec- ditional money will not be enough. We DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO ond is the plan to secure Baghdad from do not have the luxury of staying the TEMPORE the insurgents by encircling it with, course. The conflict in Iraq has de- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- for lack of a better word, a moat. The pleted our ground forces and placed fore the House the following commu- idea of a moat went out of style in the this country at strategic risk. We must nication from the Speaker: middle ages. Both of these reports start making significant progress in HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, paint a less than rosy picture of how Iraq now, and the best way to do it is Washington, DC, September 19, 2006. we are faring in this war that has al- by transitioning the responsibility for I hereby appoint the Honorable PHIL ready cost so much in blood and treas- Iraqi security to the Iraqis. I urge the GINGREY to act as Speaker pro tempore on ure. These two developments indicate administration to redouble its efforts this day. that our level of effort is insufficient to to train and equip the Iraqi security J. DENNIS HASTERT, maintain control of the country. forces. Speaker of the House of Representatives. On the basis of these and other re- f f ports, some analysts determined that the solution to our problems in Bagh- COMBATING CORRUPTION MORNING HOUR DEBATES dad and the Anbar province is to send REQUIRES EXPANDING FREEDOM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- more troops to Iraq. This might sound The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the order of the House of Janu- like a plausible course of action except ant to the order of the House of Janu- ary 31, 2006, the Chair will now recog- for the fundamental problem that there ary 31, 2006, the gentleman from Flor- nize Members from lists submitted by are no more units to send to Iraq. Oh, ida (Mr. STEARNS) is recognized during the majority and minority leaders for certainly we can surge units forward morning hour debates for 5 minutes. morning hour debates. The Chair will into combat, but there is no way we Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, accord- alternate recognition between the par- can sustain that increase for any sig- ing to the State Department, inter- ties, with each party limited to not to nificant period of time. The adminis- national corruption costs American exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, tration’s poor planning and poor stra- companies that play by the rules many except the majority leader, the minor- tegic choices in Iraq have depleted our billions of dollars in lost exports. Cor- ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- military of equipment and manpower. ruption impedes government efforts to ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. Iraq has become a black hole, sapping deliver basic efforts to citizens, weak- The Chair recognizes the gentleman our strategic base of resources. The ens confidence in democracy, and is from Missouri (Mr. SKELTON) for 5 min- readiness situation has become so bad often linked to international criminal utes. that our nondeployed combat brigades activity. It causes rampant economic f report that if called today, they may inefficiency, interferes with capital not be fully ready to complete all of markets, and obviously contributes to IRAQIS MUST ASSUME MORE their wartime missions. poverty. RESPONSIBILITY The fact that our ground force readi- Transparency International is a glob- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, thank ness has fallen to such a dangerous al not-for-profit organization dedicated you. level risks emboldening our enemies to the fight against corruption. Trans- I am very concerned about Iraq. Very both in Iraq and elsewhere in the parency puts out annual reports on the concerned. The weather vane of the world. We must act now to reverse this state of corruption worldwide, trying Iraqi fight has shifted clearly to the decline. Certainly spending more to measure whether we are winning or Iraqis. It is theirs to win or lose. Gen- money on Army and Marine Corps losing that fight. eral John Abizaid stated yesterday, readiness will help. The Congress has This fight is a top priority for the ‘‘It’s very, very clear that in order to provided additional funds to reset U.S. Departments of State, Justice and win in Iraq, the Iraqis have to assume Army and Marine Corps equipment. Commerce. My colleagues, since 1979, more and more responsibility.’’ But even with that increased funding, the Organization for Economic Co- Last week, there were two develop- it will take some time for our units to operation and Development, OECD, has ments in Iraq that I feel need to be get healthy again. I also strongly urge had a convention against corruption

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:57 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.000 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 and continues to see it as a top global lous. In Egypt, it takes 77 steps in 31 THE JOURNAL priority. All this reflects a growing government offices and anywhere from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The international consensus that corrup- 6 to 14 years. In the Philippines, it Chair has examined the Journal of the tion is a problem that we must con- takes 168 steps through 53 offices and last day’s proceedings and announces front. That much is true. But working anywhere from 13 to 25 years to get to the House her approval thereof. on anticorruption campaigns, all these legal title to this property. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- entities treat the symptoms rather An oppressive government system nal stands approved. than the disease. The disease is oppres- perpetuates the poverty of its citizens f sion and lawlessness. The cure is free- by making it impossible to claim their dom and the rule of law. property rights and pursue legal em- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The annual Index of Economic Free- ployment. Equally important, the Her- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the dom, compiled by the Heritage Founda- itage Foundation says that the result- gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. tion and the Wall Street Journal, pro- ing black market economy ‘‘creates a BORDALLO) come forward and lead the vides a simple framework for under- culture of contempt for the law and House in the Pledge of Allegiance. standing how open countries are to fosters corruption and bribery in the Ms. BORDALLO led the Pledge of Al- competition; the degree of state inter- public sector as a necessary means to legiance as follows: vention in the economy, whether navigate the bureaucracy.’’ I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the through taxation, spending or over- Mr. Speaker, when those folks, par- United States of America, and to the Repub- regulation; and the strength and inde- ticularly international elites, take on lic for which it stands, one nation under God, pendence of a country’s judiciary to en- corruption, they see it as just one more indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. force rules and protect private prop- corporate scandal to be uncovered and f erty. think that will be that and we can fix MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE One of the indicators in the index is it. One more capitalistic crime, they the size of a nation’s ‘‘informal,’’ or call it, that must be prosecuted. That A message from the Senate by Ms. black market economy, which helps to is not it. That is not it at all. In re- Curtis, one of its clerks, announced measure this corruption. Charting the ality, corruption indicates a simple that the Senate has passed without relationship between economic freedom lack of freedom and, more importantly, amendment a bill of the House of the and the size of the informal economy a consistent rule of law. following title: as a percentage of GDP, the Heritage f H.R. 5684. An act to implement the United Foundation found a positive correla- States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. RECESS tion between these two factors. They f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- reported, ‘‘as economic freedom van- COMMUNICATION FROM THE ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair ishes, the informal economy takes a CLERK OF THE HOUSE larger share of GDP. The size of the in- declares the House in recess until 2 formal economy in economically p.m. today. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- unfree and repressed economies is al- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 41 fore the House the following commu- most three times the size of the infor- minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- nication from the Clerk of the House of mal economy in free economies, and al- cess until 2 p.m. Representatives: most double the size of the informal f OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, economy in mostly free economies.’’ b 1400 The Heritage calculations demonstrate Washington, DC, September 19, 2006. AFTER RECESS Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, the perverse effect of economic repres- The Speaker, House of Representatives, sion on the moral behavior of simple, The recess having expired, the House Washington, DC. ordinary people and the continuation was called to order by the Speaker pro DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- of the cycle of poverty that entraps tempore (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan) at 2 mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of them. p.m. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Access to credit in most developed f countries is the key to a better stand- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on ard of living. That access is incumbent PRAYER September 19, 2006, at 10:25 a.m.: upon proving income or property, for The Most Reverend Anthony Sablan That the Senate returned the papers to the House pursuant to H. Res. 1011 H.R. 503. which you need a formal job and a legal Apuron, Archbishop of Agana, Guam, With best wishes, I am, title to that property. offered the following prayer: Sincerely, When it is difficult for people to in- Almighty and eternal God, whose KAREN L. HAAS, vest in business, whether a corner gro- goodness fills our hearts with joy and Clerk of the House. cery store or a major factory, formal whose love permeates our daily lives, f jobs are hard to come by. Jobs can be You are blessed for bringing us to- more easily had in the informal econ- gether to work in harmony, in peace, WELCOMING THE MOST REVEREND omy, where small and medium entre- and in justice. Send Your blessings ANTHONY SABLAN APURON, preneurs can negotiate salaries and upon our United States House of Rep- O.F.M. CAP., D.D. METROPOLITAN benefits, and tie them to performance. resentatives, who generously devote ARCHBISHOP OF AGANA In cases like this, the government bu- themselves to the work of our Nation (Ms. BORDALLO asked and was reaucracy encumbers legal businesses, and territories in the laws they pass given permission to address the House encouraging employers and employees and the resolutions they create. for 1 minute and to revise and extend to operate in the shadows. In times of difficulty, challenge and her remarks.) Without a formal job, you can still need, grant them the strength to tran- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, get credit if you have titled property to scend personal interests and seek only today, it is my privilege and honor to offer as collateral. But while Peruvian after the common good for all. welcome His Excellency, the Most Rev- economist Hernando de Soto has shown Strengthen them, Lord, with Your erend Anthony Sablan Apuron, the that most of the poorest people in the grace and wisdom so that everything Archbishop of Metropolitan Arch- developing world own property, they that they do may begin with Your in- diocese of Agana, Guam, to this House. face innumerable bureaucratic hurdles spiration, may continue with Your Archbishop Apuron is a man of great in order to actually title that property guidance and, by You, be happily faith, wisdom and inspiration. He has as their own. In Peru, he says, ‘‘to ob- ended. shepherded the faithful on Guam, the tain legal authorization to build a Grace us with Your saving presence Northern Marianas, Micronesia, Palau, house on state-owned land took 6 years and aid us with Your constant blessing. and the Marshall Islands for the past 20 and 11 months. To obtain a legal title All glory and praise be to You, our years as our archbishop. for that piece of land took 728 steps.’’ ever-living God, forever and ever. The Catholic Church in the Pacific Other countries are similarly ridicu- Amen. has blossomed under his leadership,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:57 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.003 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6663 and our communities have greatly ben- helping present her with the Nation’s Union’s peacekeeping mission mandate efited from his ministry. This past highest honor for folk and traditional is set to expire within a couple of weekend, Archbishop Apuron led a pil- artists. At the age of 94, Esther was weeks. grimage from Guam to Washington, named as a 2006 National Heritage Fel- It has been 2 years since the Presi- DC, for the enshrinement of Our Lady low by the National Endowment for the dent declared that genocide was taking of Camarin, the Patroness of the Mari- Arts. With members of her family in place in Darfur, but we are still allow- anas, in the Basilica of the National the audience, Esther rose to be honored ing the Government of Sudan to act Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. and received a standing ovation for her with impunity and commit crimes Many of these pilgrims, Madam Speak- life’s work preserving her native Tewa against humanity. er, from Guam are with us today in the language and traditions. Today President Bush addressed the gallery. Tragically, while making her way crisis in Darfur before the United Na- I thank Archbishop Apuron for his back home from the airport Saturday tions and appointed Andrew Natsios as prayer this afternoon and for his guid- evening, Esther was killed in a traffic the U.S.’ Special Envoy to Sudan. This ance and counsel throughout the years. accident. is a step in the right direction, but it is The people of Guam join me in thank- Our hearts weigh heavy with the not enough. The United States must ing you, Madam Speaker, and our news of Esther’s tragic passing, but her push to keep an international peace- House chaplain, Father Daniel Cough- legacy will forever live in the contribu- keeping force in Darfur, and this force must be stronger and more robust, with lin, for the invitation to Archbishop tions she made to our Nation as an ed- the authority to use force to protect Apuron to serve as guest chaplain. ucator, linguist and master story tell- the innocent civilians who are trapped I thank you. Si Yuos Maase. God er. in this nightmare. This has to happen bless America and God bless Guam. Our deepest sympathies are with her f as quickly as possible. family today. Would we be this complacent if the POLITICIZING THE WAR ON f genocide was not in Africa? Would the TERROR THE POPE AND FREE SPEECH AND administration act any differently if (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- RELIGIOUS FREEDOM claims of ethnic cleansing were in Eu- mission to address the House for 1 rope or the Middle East? What in the (Mr. POE asked and was given per- world does it take for us to stand tall minute.) mission to address the House for 1 Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise against the evil of genocide wherever it minute.) today to challenge my colleagues on is taking place? Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, over the the other side of the aisle. They con- We have to act before September 30. last few days, radical Muslims burned tinue to pound the drums and politicize We have to require that President el- the Pope in effigy, destroyed churches the war on terror and unnecessarily Bashir stop the indiscriminate killing in Israel, preached hatred against the criticize the administration. Yet they and slaughter of the helpless and the Pope and Christians, and cowardly have no plan or any indication of one weak in his country. killed a 65-year-old nun, shooting her for how they would make our Nation f four times in the back. So much for more secure. nonviolence by these radical Muslims. RECOGNIZING CONSTITUTION DAY As the President said last week in his All this because the Pope quoted a (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina press conference, he wakes up every Byzantine emperor from the 1400s who asked and was given permission to ad- day to a thorough intelligence briefing commented on Muhammad’s purported dress the House for 1 minute and to re- that informs of the actions of numer- command ‘‘to spread by the sword the vise and extend his remarks.) ous Islamo-fascists and others whose faith he preached.’’ The Pope, of Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. only goal is to destroy America, our course, was not agreeing with this Byz- Madam Speaker, Sunday marked the freedoms and our way of life. He must antine emperor. The Pope was pro- 219th anniversary of the signing of the respond to those threats. United States Constitution. To ensure The President is not politicizing the moting discourse among all religions. But when the feelings of these radi- our schoolchildren are educated about war on terror. He is simply carrying our Nation’s founding, Congress re- out his duty to protect and defend this cals get hurt, we overreact, blame ourselves and apologize. That is what the quires each school to hold an education Nation and constructing plans to en- program observing Constitution Day. sure that our Nation is safer from po- Pope did. I question whether the Pope should Yesterday, schoolchildren across the tential terrorist attacks, and thus far country watched as General Colin Pow- it has been. As we all know, there has have even apologized. So much for free speech, so much for religious freedom, ell led the Nationwide recitation of the been no attack on American soil since Preamble. Students at Brookland- and so much for nonviolence. 9/11, but many attempts have been Cayce High School in Lexington Coun- In our world, hypocritical, radical thwarted. ty’s School District 2 hung banners Muslims may preach hate and violence This is not, and should not be, a po- around the school displaying the Bill of against Christians and Jews, but heav- litical issue, and it is time for the Rights. Each senior received a pocket- en forbid anybody mention or quote Democrats to stop trying to make it sized Constitution. one. This is about national security, slightly negative comments about rad- Principal Scott Newman should be and my colleagues on the other side of ical Muslims, because this extremist commended for his commitment to en- the aisle need to realize what is at sect will react with violence to prove suring students at BC High are well- stake here. just how nonviolent they are. versed in our Nation’s history. He was And that’s just the way it is. f raised well by his parents, dedicated f educators, Tom and Frankie Newman. IN MEMORY OF ESTHER As Cicero said, ‘‘To remain ignorant MARTINEZ A CRITICAL TIME FOR THE PEOPLE OF DARFUR of things that happened before you (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked were born is to remain a child.’’ If the and was given permission to address (Mr. MORAN of Virginia asked and goal of Constitution Day is realized, the House for 1 minute and to revise was given permission to address the our Nation’s schoolchildren will grow and extend his remarks.) House for 1 minute and to revise and into engaged adult citizens. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam extend his remarks.) In conclusion, God bless our troops, Speaker, I rise today with a heavy Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam and we will never forget September 11. Speaker, this week marks a critical heart to honor the memory of a very f special New Mexican, Esther Martinez. time for the people of Darfur and for Esther Martinez is renowned for her this administration’s role in ending the GOLDEN DRAIN AWARDS TO work as an educator, author and mas- 3-year genocide in Sudan. Hundreds of CHERTOFF AND RUMSFELD ter story teller. thousands of innocent civilians have (Mr. CARDOZA asked and was given Last Thursday, Esther was in Wash- been murdered by the government- permission to address the House for 1 ington, DC, where I had the privilege of backed Janjaweed, and the African minute.)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:43 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.006 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 Mr. CARDOZA. Madam Speaker, the Mr. GINGREY. Madam Speaker, I Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, news re- Truth Squad on Waste, Fraud and rise today to call on the House and ports indicate that there may be an on- Abuse has been tasked with holding Senate to quickly pass the right kind going military coup under way in Thai- this administration and this Congress of military tribunal legislation. land against the democratically elect- accountable for mishandling of tax- We are in a war for the future of civ- ed government. payer dollars. ilization, and military tribunals pro- As a new member of the National En- Last week the Truth Squad recog- vide the best way for us to bring brutal dowment for Democracy’s board, I nized the first two winners of the Gold- terrorists to justice and to prevent fu- think we should take all threats to new en Drain Award, Homeland Security ture attacks on our citizens. democracies very seriously and lay out Secretary Michael Chertoff and De- Military commissions have been suc- a clear policy for the United States to fense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. cessfully used throughout United follow. We should support the demo- We created this award to bring atten- States history to bring dangerous war cratic Prime Minister of Thailand. And tion to the waste, fraud and abuse in criminals to justice. President Roo- if military forces succeed, it should be government. Otherwise it will never sevelt used them in 1942 to try eight the policy of our State Department to stop. German saboteurs who plotted to at- terminate all U.S. assistance to Thai- Overseeing a department that has tack the United States. In fact, mili- land. squandered billions of taxpayer dollars, tary commissions have been used by It should be the policy of our Treas- Michael Chertoff and Donald Rumsfeld President Lincoln and even General ury Department to undermine the Bot, are clearly deserving of this inauspi- George Washington. Now Congress the Thai currency; it should be the pol- cious honor. must allow this same power to our icy of the Department of Defense to In FEMA alone, we have seen billions modern-day Presidents. cease all military contact with the of dollars go down the golden drain as The right kind of military tribunal Thai military; and it should be the pol- a result of no-bid contracts and fraud legislation can help us to disrupt ac- icy of our government in general to un- during the aftermath of the Katrina tual terrorist plots right here in Amer- dermine military rulers in Thailand crisis. ica; access critical information on al and return a democratically elected The Defense Department has been Qaeda; and prevent handing over Top Prime Minister to office. unable to produce a clean audit, and Secret information to men like Khalid f the Pentagon’s track record of waste, Sheikh Muhammad, one of the master- fraud and mismanagement in Iraq ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER minds of September 11. under Mr. Rumsfeld is disgraceful. PRO TEMPORE All told, the Truth Squad has identi- September 11 was one of the darkest The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- fied over $150 billion that has gone days in United States history. We must ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair down the golden drain. give our military the power to con- will postpone further proceedings Republicans believe that government tinue preventing other devastating at- today on motions to suspend the rules does not work, and this administration tacks. on which a recorded vote or the yeas seems to prove it every single day. f and nays are ordered, or on which the Enough is enough. It is time for a new vote is objected to under clause 6 of b 1415 direction. rule XX. f RULE OF LAW AND PRISONERS Record votes on postponed questions will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. PRETEXTING AND HP (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was given permission to address the House f (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given for 1 minute.) permission to address the House for 1 WOOL SUIT FABRIC LABELING Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. We are having a minute.) FAIRNESS AND INTERNATIONAL Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, it very important debate in this country STANDARDS CONFORMING ACT was recently reported that in order to on how we deal with terrorist prisoners Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I stop boardroom media leaks, investiga- or so-called terrorist prisoners and the move to suspend the rules and pass the tors hired by Hewlett-Packard used way that we try them and the way that bill (H.R. 4583) to amend the Wool pretexting to obtain the phone records we present evidence. Products Labeling Act of 1939 to revise of directors and journalists. This dis- Many of you will remember that in the requirements for labeling of cer- closure demonstrates another nasty the Oklahoma City bombing when Tim- tain wool and cashmere products, as byproduct of having the availability of othy McVeigh was captured no one in amended. Internet-based personal information the United States of America said, We The Clerk read as follows: instantly available. are not going to give him all the rights H.R. 4583 One of the major reasons for the under our Constitution, we are not Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- growing pretexting problem is the lax going to show him the evidence that we resentatives of the United States of America in data security at businesses that hold have against him; we are going to deny Congress assembled, sensitive consumer information. The him all his full rights to a jury trial. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Commerce, Trade and Consumer Pro- If you think about it, no matter how This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Wool Suit heinous the crime is, when it occurs Fabric Labeling Fairness and International tection Subcommittee which I chair Standards Conforming Act’’. has amassed an extensive record on here, Americans say we have the rule of law, that is who we are. And no mat- SEC. 2. LABELING OF WOOL AND CASHMERE these issues. PRODUCTS TO FACILITATE COMPLI- I have introduced H.R. 4127, the Data ter how horrible and horrifying it is, ANCE AND PROTECT CONSUMERS. Accountability and Trust Act, which is each individual has a process. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4(a) of the Wool designed to improve data security and It seems to me that when we deal Products Labeling Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. attack the scourge of privacy-infring- with this war on terrorism that we are 68b(a)) is amended by adding at the end the talking about so much, that we owe it following new paragraphs: ing practices, like pretexting, that con- ‘‘(5) In the case of a wool product stamped, tinue to be exploited on the Internet. to ourselves as a country that estab- tagged, labeled, or otherwise identified as— The DATA Act will go a long way to- lished the rule of law that we make ‘‘(A) ‘Super 80’s’ or ‘80’s’, if the average di- ward protecting the privacy rights of sure that those who are accused get the ameter of wool fiber of such wool product all Americans, and I urge its consider- charges against them and the right to does not average 19.75 microns or finer; ation by the full House. defend themselves. ‘‘(B) ‘Super 90’s’ or ‘90’s’, if the average diameter of wool fiber of such wool product f f does not average 19.25 microns or finer; MILITARY TRIBUNALS MILITARY COUP IN THAILAND ‘‘(C) ‘Super 100’s’ or ‘100’s’, if the average diameter of wool fiber of such wool product (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given (Mr. KIRK asked and was given per- does not average 18.75 microns or finer; permission to address the House for 1 mission to address the House for 1 ‘‘(D) ‘Super 110’s’ or ‘110’s’, if the average minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend his re- diameter of wool fiber of such wool product marks.) marks.) does not average 18.25 microns or finer;

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:57 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.008 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6665 ‘‘(E) ‘Super 120’s’ or ‘120’s’, if the average Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- ‘‘super’’ grade fabric, and ensure that diameter of wool fiber of such wool product port of H.R. 4583, the Wool Suit Fabric any clothing labeled as cashmere actu- does not average 17.75 microns or finer; Labeling Fairness and International ally includes hair from the cashmere ‘‘(F) ‘Super 130’s’ or ‘130’s’, if the average Standards Conforming Act, introduced goat. diameter of wool fiber of such wool product does not average 17.25 microns or finer; by my colleague, Mrs. BLACKBURN of Although quite simple and straight- ‘‘(G) ‘Super 140’s’ or ‘140’s’, if the average Tennessee, and co-sponsored by my col- forward, our bill is very important to diameter of wool fiber of such wool product league, the ranking member of our sub- the U.S. wool products industry. With does not average 16.75 microns or finer; committee, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY of Illi- the increase in imports from China, the ‘‘(H) ‘Super 150’s’ or ‘150’s’, if the average nois. domestic apparel manufacturers and diameter of wool fiber of such wool product This is a simple bill, my colleagues, textile mills face significant challenges does not average 16.25 microns or finer; which is fundamental and has a funda- to maintaining employment and pro- ‘‘(I) ‘Super 160’s’ or ‘160’s’, if the average mental purpose: to give consumers the diameter of wool fiber of such wool product duction. By requiring clothing to be la- information they need to make buying does not average 15.75 microns or finer; beled properly, our bill will help level decisions about the products they ‘‘(J) ‘Super 170’s’ or ‘170’s’, if the average the playing field. It will ensure that want. diameter of wool fiber of such wool product consumers are better informed about This bill would amend the Wool Prod- does not average 15.25 microns or finer; the products they are buying, and it ‘‘(K) ‘Super 180’s’ or ‘180’s’, if the average ucts Labeling Act of 1939 to make spe- will put an end to mislabeled wool and diameter of wool fiber of such wool product cific and standard certain designations cashmere products in the United does not average 14.75 microns or finer; of fabric quality for certain wool prod- States. No longer will imported suits of ‘‘(L) ‘Super 190’s’ or ‘190’s’, if the average ucts. diameter of wool fiber of such wool product For years, high-end suits and other a lower quality be able to claim they does not average 14.25 microns or finer; expensive wool garments have carried are the same high quality as those ‘‘(M) ‘Super 200’s’ or ‘200’s’, if the average bearing the ‘‘made in the U.S.A.’’ label. diameter of wool fiber of such wool product the label ‘‘super’’ and a number like 120 or 130, to designate the fineness of the This bill updates the outdated law that does not average 13.75 microns or finer; does not recognize the different levels ‘‘(N) ‘Super 210’s’ or ‘210’s’, if the average weave of the wool and thus the quality diameter of wool fiber of such wool product and cost of producing the fabric. It is of yarn fineness. does not average 13.25 microns or finer; about time we make certain that there We have a great tradition of wool ‘‘(O) ‘Super 220’s’ or ‘220’s’, if the average is a standard, internationally accepted suit craftsmanship in the United diameter of wool fiber of such wool product definition of the ‘‘super’’ designation States. By updating the Wool Products does not average 12.75 microns or finer; Labeling Act, H.R. 4583 will help ensure ‘‘(P) ‘Super 230’s’ or ‘230’s’, if the average to ensure that unscrupulous garment diameter of wool fiber of such wool product manufacturers don’t dupe consumers the health and vitality of the U.S. ap- does not average 12.25 microns or finer; with simple phony labels. We owe that parel and textile industry which in- ‘‘(Q) ‘Super 240’s’ or ‘240’s’, if the average to the American consumer and to the cludes members of my union, UNITE diameter of wool fiber of such wool product great American textile industry that HERE!, and two Chicago-based manu- does not average 11.75 microns or finer; and produces these fine products. facturers, Hartmarx and Oxxford ‘‘(R) ‘Super 250’s’ or ‘250’s’, if the average H.R. 4583 makes the ‘‘super’’ designa- Clothes. diameter of wool fiber of such wool product tion a standard designation of quality does not average 11.25 microns or finer. The passage of our bill will ensure In each such case, the average fiber diameter wool products. Likewise, the Wool Suit that the U.S. tailored clothing indus- of such wool product may be subject to such Fabric Labeling Fairness and Inter- try can continue to thrive in the inter- standards or deviations as adopted by regula- national Standards Conforming Act national marketplace. H.R. 4583 is sup- tion by the Commission. creates a specific and standard defini- ported both by the wool suit manufac- ‘‘(6) In the case of a wool product stamped, tion of cashmere so that the term cash- tagged, labeled, or otherwise identified as turers and the Garment Workers mere actually means a certain thing Union, UNITE HERE!, as well as the cashmere, if— rather than serving as an nonspecific ‘‘(A) such wool product is not the fine U.S. textile industry. I urge my col- (dehaired) undercoat fibers produced by a reference to a quality. The end result is leagues to support it as well, and I look cashmere goat (capra hircus laniger); a bill that establishes a legal standard forward to the passage of this bill ‘‘(B) the average diameter of the fiber of for labeling ‘‘super’’ and cashmere wool today. such wool product exceeds 19 microns; or products based on internationally ac- ‘‘(C) such wool product contains more than cepted standards. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- 3 percent (by weight) of cashmere fibers with As I said, while these may seem a bit ance of my time. average diameters that exceed 30 microns. technical, standardizing the designa- Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I The average fiber diameter may be subject tion of a certain level of quality, no to a coefficient of variation around the mean yield 3 minutes to the author of the that shall not exceed 24 percent.’’. matter what the products, allows con- bill, the gentlewoman from Tennessee (b) APPLICABILITY DATE.—The amendments sumers and the manufacturers alike to (Mrs. BLACKBURN). be certain that what they are spending made by this section shall apply to wool Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, products manufactured on or after January their hard-earned dollars on is real and I do rise today in support of this legis- 1, 2007. is genuine. That is a laudable goal for lation to update our wool labeling The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- any piece of legislation. laws. I want to thank Chairman BAR- ant to the rule, the gentleman from I therefore would like to urge my col- TON, Ranking Member DINGELL, as well Florida (Mr. STEARNS) and the gentle- leagues to join me in supporting it on as Chairman STEARNS, for their help in woman from Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) final passage. bringing the legislation forward. I also each will control 20 minutes. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- want to thank and commend my friend The Chair recognizes the gentleman ance of my time. from Illinois, the ranking member of from Florida. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, the Commerce Trade and Consumer GENERAL LEAVE I rise today in support of H.R. 4583, the Protections Subcommittee, Represent- Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I Wool Suit Fabric Labeling Fairness ative SCHAKOWSKY, for joining me to ask unanimous consent that all Mem- and International Standards Con- sponsor the legislation. bers may have 5 legislative days within forming Act; and I want to thank Rep- which to revise and extend their re- resentative BLACKBURN, the lead spon- The Wool Suit Fabric Labeling Fair- marks on the legislation and to insert sor of H.R. 4583. It was a pleasure to ness and International Standards Con- extraneous material on the bill. work with her and her staff on a bill forming Act will modernize the Wool The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that would help consumers, American Labeling Act by using the inter- objection to the request of the gen- workers, and manufacturers in the national definition of ‘‘super’’ as an tleman from Florida? wool products industry. identifier for the quality of wool prod- There was no objection. Our bill would update the Wool Prod- ucts. We have written this legislation Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I ucts Labeling Act of 1939 to include the to protect consumers and industry par- yield myself such time as I may con- internationally recognized standards ticipants from the mislabeling of cer- sume. for wool fiber content of the various tain suiting fabrics.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:57 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.004 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 In recent years, many wool products b 1430 lieve that with the hard work and con- at the wholesale and retail level, in- SUPPORTING THE GOAL OF ELIMI- centrated effort of our Nation, this cluding worsted wool fabrics and ap- NATING SUFFERING AND DEATH goal is realistic and achievable. Thirty years ago, just hearing the parel items, are being marketed and la- DUE TO CANCER BY THE YEAR word ‘‘cancer’’ sent chills down peo- beled as ‘‘super 100,’’ and ‘‘super 120s,’’ 2015 and so-called ‘‘super’’ grades. These ple’s spines. Cancer of any kind was refer to the fineness of the yarn con- Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- seen as a virtual death sentence. And tained in the product. The finer the aver, I move to suspend the rules and unfortunately, today cancer is still a erage yard is in diameter, the higher agree to the concurrent resolution (H. death sentence for far too many people the super’s grade. Con. Res. 210) supporting the goal of from all ages and all walks of life. eliminating suffering and death due to But for an increasing number of Higher super grades reflect products cancer by the year 2015, as amended. Americans, cancer is no longer a death that are supposed to have higher yarns The Clerk read as follows: sentence as it once was. Rather, it is and therefore sold at higher prices. The H. CON. RES. 210 becoming a preventable, controllable, Wool Labeling Act, which regulates the beatable disease. Today medical labeling of wool products in the United Whereas this year alone, cancer will claim the lives of more than 570,000 Americans— science is accomplishing things that States, has not been amended to reflect 1,500 per day—and is the cause of one of were undreamed of 30 years ago. For the current marketing practice of every four deaths in the United States; the first time, we are seeing a decline using supers as an identifier for quality Whereas more than 1,300,000 new cancer in the numbers of lives claimed by can- wool products. cases will be diagnosed in 2005; Whereas it is estimated that cancer cost cer each year. People are living longer The International Wool Textile Orga- the Nation nearly $190,000,000,000 in 2003, in- both with the disease and after the dis- nization is the international body rep- cluding more than $69,000,000,000 in direct ease. Screening is better and more resenting the interests of the world’s medical costs; widespread than ever. Treatments are wool textile industry, which includes Whereas the Nation’s investment in cancer better and safer, and outcomes con- the U.S., oversees the implementation research and programs has led to real tinue to improve. Based on the strides of the International Wool Textile Arbi- progress—between 1991 and 2001, cancer that we have made, I can honestly say tration Agreement. The IWTO has death rates declined by more than 9 percent I think we are winning the war on can- adopted a code of practice regarding and about 258,000 lives were saved; Whereas cancer touches almost every fam- cer. the use of the term ‘‘super’’ on wool ily, with over 10,000,000 Americans now living I can also say with confidence that products, and the exact yarn diameter with a history of cancer; the future of cancer research looks that each level of ‘‘super’’ must con- Whereas at least half of all cancer deaths bright. With the mapping of the human tain. Woolmark, a company that li- could be prevented by applying existing genome, we will be able to identify censes the use of the Woolmark logo, knowledge; each person’s cancer-related genes. has accepted the identical definition. Whereas the Director of the National Can- Using this information, we can design cer Institute has set a bold goal to eliminate Modernization of the Wool Labeling tailored prevention and treatment op- suffering and death due to cancer by 2015; tions for each individual patient. The Act has strong support, as my col- and league mentioned. It is supported by Whereas eliminating suffering and death availability of these advanced tech- the National Textile Association, Vic- due to cancer will require a commitment by niques is not a question of if, but when. tor Forstman, UNITE, the Cashmere the Congress and the private sector to con- While the goal of ending suffering and Camel Hair Manufacturers Insti- tinue to make the fight against cancer a pri- and death from cancer by the year 2015 tute, the American Apparel and Foot- ority: Now, therefore, be it requires us to set our eyes on the fu- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the wear Association, Hartmarx, and Hick- ture, we must also focus on what can Senate concurring), That the Congress sup- be done today. The resolution before us ey Freeman on behalf of the Tailored ports the goal of eliminating suffering and Clothing Association. encourages Congress to examine how death due to cancer by 2015. the resources of this great Nation can As the domestic tailored clothing in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- best be harnessed to reach the ultimate dustry and wool textile mills continue ant to the rule, the gentleman from goal to finding a cure. Whether to face significant challenges, this leg- Georgia (Mr. DEAL) and the gentleman through government-sponsored re- islation is timely and it is vital to the from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) each search, partnerships with the private continued health of this important will control 20 minutes. sector, investors, or philanthropic or- manufacturing sector in the U.S. I urge The Chair recognizes the gentleman ganizations, we must pursue this my colleagues to support the legisla- from Georgia. enemy of cancer on all fronts. tion. GENERAL LEAVE We must set priorities. We must de- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- mand more for our money. We must let me close by saying this: this is real- er, I ask unanimous consent that all foster the next generation of cancer ly a jobs bill and a truth-in-labeling Members may have 5 legislative days scientists and researchers and encour- bill. It is a win-win-win situation: good within which to revise and extend their age more young people to enter this for the consumers, good for the manu- remarks and include extraneous mate- high calling. We must ensure that the facturers, good for the garment work- rial on H. Con. Res. 210. fruits of research make their way into ers. And I urge its passage. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there clinical practice and into public health objection to the request of the gen- efforts to reduce the burden of cancer. I yield back the balance of my time. tleman from Georgia? We must promote policies that encour- Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I There was no objection. age proper intellectual property man- have no further requests for time, and Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- agement, the key to scientific innova- I yield back the balance of my time. er, I yield myself such time as I may tion. We must make sure that people The SPEAKER pro tempore. The consume. who qualify have access to clinical question is on the motion offered by I am pleased to rise today in support trials. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. of House Concurrent Resolution 210, a But finally and most importantly, we STEARNS) that the House suspend the resolution supporting the goal of elimi- must not forget the human face of can- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4583, as nating suffering and death due to cancer. Outside of this Chamber, thou- amended. cer by the year 2015. sands of people are gathering on the To many people, the goal of elimi- National Mall as part the American The question was taken; and (two- nating suffering and death due to can- Cancer Society’s Celebration on the thirds having voted in favor thereof) cer in under a decade may seem impos- Hill. People whose lives have been the rules were suspended and the bill, sible or at least highly unlikely. But touched by cancer from every State as amended, was passed. when we take a step back and look at and every congressional district across A motion to reconsider was laid on the amazing things we have accom- the United States have come to cele- the table. plished in the last three decades, I be- brate life, to remember those that were

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I support it, but we should be on forts and pass legislation to support this great Nation, we can meet the the floor today supporting legislative early diagnosis and treatment. Ending challenge set forth in the resolution, to action, not a resolution to help every- the suffering and death due to cancer end suffering and death from cancer by one suffering from or touched by can- will be achieved with momentous glob- the year 2015. cer. As much as I support this resolu- al proportions, the most important In closing, I would like to commend tion, I think that a lot more needs to public health achievement of all time. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. SHAW) be done that is not being addressed I urge passage of this important resolu- for introducing this important resolu- today by this Republican majority. tion. tion. I urge my colleagues to support Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I it. ance of my time. yield such time as he may consume to Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- the gentleman from California (Mr. ance of my time. er, I yield such time as he may con- STARK). Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I sume to the author of the resolution, (Mr. STARK asked and was given yield myself such time as I may con- the gentleman from Florida (Mr. permission to revise and extend his resume. SHAW). marks.) Madam Speaker, I support the goal of Mr. SHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I would ending suffering and death by cancer today to urge passage of this important like to address my remarks to the by the year 2015 as set forth in this res- bipartisan resolution that I introduced thousands of cancer advocates in Wash- olution. It is certainly a commendable with my fellow cancer survivors and ington this week and thank them for their service and dedication. They have goal; and, of course, I support the reso- advocates COLLIN PETERSON, DEBORAH come to Washington to tell Congress to lution. PRYCE, LOIS CAPPS, SUE MYRICK and make concrete commitments to fight But what is Congress doing to set up STEVE ISRAEL, all cochairs of the 2015 cancer, but instead of action, they get programs and strategic plans to make Cancer Caucus. that goal a reality? For example, the This resolution expresses Congress’ this useless resolution. Cancer patients, survivors and advo- National Cancer Institute has focused support for the National Cancer Insti- cates are getting nothing but empty the fight against cancer on eight stra- tute’s goal of eliminating the suffering words. It is all hat and no cattle. It is tegic objectives, including: First, un- and death due to cancer by the year typical of Republicans’ approach to se- derstanding the causes and mecha- 2015. rious problems in this country. I am nisms of cancer; second, accelerating Cancer claims the lives of more than surprised that they didn’t try and land the progress in cancer prevention; 570,000 Americans each year. That is on an aircraft carrier and declare that third, improving early detection and right, over half a million, but we have cancer was conquered. I am offended diagnosis; fourth, developing effective yet to declare a full-scale war on can- that the Republican do-nothing Con- and efficient treatment; fifth, under- cer. The passage of this resolution gress is bringing forth a do-nothing standing the factors that influence today puts us on record as going on the resolution as its response to fighting cancer outcomes; sixth, improving the right track. Cancer affects everyone. It cancer. quality of cancer care; seventh, im- is not a Republican issue or a Demo- No cancer advocate in our country proving the quality of life for cancer crat issue, it is an issue for our entire should be appeased by this vote. The patients, survivors and their families; country, and it is an issue that faces resolution is empty rhetoric and not and, eighth, overcoming cancer health the world. action. And action is what is needed for disparities. In 1961, President Kennedy estab- cancer, for AIDS, for Parkinson’s dis- That is the National Cancer Insti- lished the lofty goal of putting a man ease, and so many other diseases that tute. That is what they are focusing on the moon in 10 years. This historic impact our citizens and people around on. Congress, on the other hand, is goal was achieved in just 8 years. Just the world. doing little to help this fight. A resolu- as this goal was established and The sponsor of this resolution is of- tion I would say is mere talk and does achieved, so can the goal of 2015. fering a few platitudes that agree with not actually take action to fight can- We are very close to achieving the the laudable goal of eliminating suf- cer. goal of ending cancer death and suffering and death due to cancer by the I think Congress has choices right fering. But when you are in a race and year 2015. I don’t know anybody that now, and instead of passing this resolu- you see the finish line, you don’t jog, would not subscribe to that. Maybe tion, we should, for example, increase you sprint. Scientists at the National move it up to the year 2010, but I can’t funding for NIH’s cancer research, fund Cancer Institute and other private and think of a human being that would ob- real stem cell research supported by public research facilities across the ject to that. the scientific community, fund the De- country and world are conducting vital But how does this resolution achieve partment of Defense’s breast cancer re- research each and every day that will that goal? Does it increase the NIH search program, and probably most im- enable cancer sufferers to be cancer funding for cancer research? No. Do the portant, expand health coverage to the survivors. Republicans oppose that? Yes. 46 million Americans that do not have We must show our solidarity on these Does it boost support for the Depart- it today. Three times as many people efforts by fully supporting the 2015 goal ment of Defense breast cancer research have lost health insurance as jobs since and providing the Federal resources program? Not one penny. the Bush administration has come to necessary that to achieve it. Over the Does it extend the expiring tax credit power. Without health coverage, early last 5 years, we have doubled the re- for research and development of life- detection and treatment are almost search dollars for cancer, but yet that saving cancer treatments? No. That, by impossible. is not enough. I see no better legacy for the way, is something that a few Re- There are many cancers that can be future generations than ending cancer publicans support, but they can’t seem cured today, such as cervical, breast suffering and cancer death. to get it to the floor to get a vote. And and prostate cancer, but without Over 10,000 cancer survivors and ad- they control this place. If they can’t health insurance, access to early detec- vocates from across the country are get it to the floor, who can? tion or follow-up treatment it is al- converging on the Capitol this week for Does it provide for stem cell research most impossible for the many hard- the American Cancer Society’s Cele- as advocated by the scientific commu- working people across this country. bration on the Hill. These heroes will nity? No. They are pandering to a This year alone, Madam Speaker, be visiting every one of our offices this bunch of religious radicals and avoid- cancer will claim the lives of 570,000 week. When you visit with them, and I ing dealing with scientific research

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On behalf of the Federal Government, the voted to cut money for the Centers for I would just say that, again, while National Cancer Institute (NCI) has led the Disease Control and early detection the Democrats support this resolution, fight against cancer since its inception in and prevention of cancer. This resolu- we are very concerned over the fact 1937. NCI conducts and supports research, tion doesn’t restore that. that it is essentially commemorative training, health information dissemination, and Does it expand health coverage to the in nature and it does not do anything other program with respect to the cause, diag- nearly 47 million Americans who lack in terms of funding or addressing any nosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, re- health insurance, can’t even find out if of the problems that have been out- habilitation from cancer, and the continuing they have cancer and, therefore, fail to lined by the National Cancer Institute care of cancer patients and their families. get the preventive care available to in order to move forward and eliminate The National Cancer Institute set for itself them? No, it does not add insurance to cancer by the year 2015. So while we the goal of ending cancer suffering and death one of the 47 million people without think it is a good resolution and we do by 2015. Over the last several years, NCI has health insurance in this country, who, support it, we need to point out that taken on this challenge by working with expert therefore, do not get medical care. It is the Republican majority is essentially staff and identified critical paths needed to the Republican way of all talk and no doing nothing to implement a strategy make the vision a reality. This includes devel- action. that would actually lead us to the oping a strategic plan and framework for use This resolution is an affront to those eradication of cancer. of funding, infrastructure, tools, and other re- who have traveled here from across our Madam Speaker, I have no further resources. Nation to advocate better cancer care. quests for time, and I yield back the Eliminating cancer suffering and death is a Not only does this resolution fail to do balance of my time. true possibility. Americans have already re- anything to help eliminate cancer, but Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- ceived the benefits of investment in research this Congress is taking us in the wrong er, I yield myself such time as I may and other cancer programs—between 1991 direction. Led by the Republicans, consume. and 2001, cancer deaths declined by more President Bush and this Congress have It is apparent that there is more than than 9 percent. Moreover, doctors are able to aggressively cut funding for NIH. This one cancer that we are fighting around help patients defeat a number of cancers if year, adjusted for inflation, they have here, and that is the cancer of political detected early, including cervix, breast, colon, cut $213 million. Over the last 4 years, rhetoric that would take a resolution and prostrate cancer. And today 3 out of 4 they have reduced the agency’s pur- designed to say that we have a goal of children with cancer are cured. chasing power by more than 12 percent. eliminating cancer within the next 10 The resolution that we are discussing today The cuts aren’t just to research. years and try to change it into one of Since President Bush and the Repub- expresses Congress’s, support of ending suf- political talk. lican leadership have taken office, fering and death due to cancer. But we can I would invite the gentleman from nearly 7 million people have lost their best push for the continued decline of cancer California to accompany me and Mr. health insurance, and we all know that death and suffering by making it a national pri- PALLONE tomorrow to the Energy and is the only way to get proper care. The ority and making the right budget and policy Commerce Committee, where we will President used the only veto of his ad- choices to meet this goal by 2015. be voting to once again reauthorize and ministration to keep in place restric- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam to change and expand the concept of tions on life-saving stem cell research, Speaker, I rise today to support this resolution, the National Institutes of Health of and the Republican leadership in this which recognizes the goal of eliminating suf- which the Cancer Institute is one. Congress didn’t have the courage to fering and death due to cancer by the year I would remind him that the Na- override that. 2015. I guess I could go on, but I think I tional Institutes of Health funding has Investments in cancer research and pro- have made my point. I wholeheartedly been doubled during the Republican grams continue to be a crucial part of tackling agree we must do much more to eradi- control of this Congress, something and eliminating this devastating disease. cate cancer and other dreaded diseases, that has not happened prior to that Thanks to prior investments in cancer re- but I, like the American public, want time. search and programs, we are making remark- action, not words. That is why I sus- Everyone knows that this is a resolu- able progress in the fight against cancer. pect the American public will join with tion on its face that is designed to say When Congress and President Nixon joined us in voting for a change in direction let us all get behind this issue and put forces to fight the battle against cancer in in this Congress. We need a new direc- aside political rhetoric and try to have 1971, cancer was largely a death sentence. tion. We need people who will put their an achievable goal. It is regrettable, Thirty five years later, our national research in- money where their mouth is and will and I would apologize to those who are vestment has yielded substantial gains. vote to take action that is so close here because they are concerned about Today, early detection can defeat some of within our grasp to help these people the issue of doing something about it, the more common cancers, such as cancer of and not just sit up and preen and say, that even a resolution of encourage- the cervix, breast, colon and prostate. These My goodness, we think cancer is bad. ment and establishing a goal has to represent more than half of all cancers. Let’s do something about it. take on political overtones. In addition, childhood cancer is curable in 3 I urge cancer advocates across the Tomorrow, the Energy and Com- out of 4 patients. The development of colon country to recognize this resolution for merce Committee will reauthorize and cancer screening tests and treatments has led what it is: a pathetic attempt to play change some of the provisions that to a 90 percent 5-year survival rate for colon lip service to an issue that requires re- have hampered research within the Na- cancers caught in the earliest stages and 64 sources, not rhetoric. tional Institutes of Health and in that percent when the cancer has spread only to will be the Institute for Cancer Re- adjacent organs or lymph nodes. b 1445 search, and I think that is a laudable Though such progress is encouraging, we You could replace the inheritance goal, one that we will be bringing to still have much work to do. Cancer has now tax. That will give you enough money the floor in the not-too-distant future. surpassed heart disease as the number one to fund many of these programs, in- I urge the adoption of the resolution. killer of Americans under age 85. stead of standing up, sticking your Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, too many Cancer strikes 1 out of every 2 men and 1 thumb in the pie, and saying, ‘‘What a people, either personally or through a loved out of every 3 women. This year alone, cancer good boy am I.’’ one, have felt the pain of cancer. It strikes 1 will claim the lives of more than 570,000 Let’s get busy. Let’s change the di- out of every 2 men and 1 out of every 3 Americans—1500 lives per day—and is the rection of this Congress. Let’s change women and will tragically claim more than cause of 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United the leadership and get action toward 570,000 American lives this year alone. States. finding a cure for cancer, not empty Cancer is a complex disease that takes It is imperative that we continue to fund and rhetoric. many forms. It can attack a single organ or expand medical research to forge the battle

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We must and we will con- portunity to come together and eradicate can- Whereas there is a need for comprehensive educational efforts designed to increase tinue to fight cancer until the battle is won. cer by fully funding NCI, by supporting local I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- awareness of peripheral arterial disease centers, and by reauthorizing and funding the among medical professionals and the greater tion. very programs that reach the men, women, public in order to promote early detection Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today and children who need them most and can and proper treatment of this disease to im- in support of H. Con. Res. 210, a resolution to least afford them. prove quality of life, prevent heart attacks support the National Cancer Institute, NCI, in Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- and strokes, and save lives and limbs; and its goal of eliminating death and suffering due er, I have no further requests for time, Whereas September 18 through September to cancer by 2015. We can and we must and I yield back the balance of my 22, 2006, would be an appropriate week to ob- make the 2015 goal a priority, but we cannot time. serve National Peripheral Arterial Disease do that if we continue to cut and underfund The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Awareness Week: Now, therefore, be it the very researchers working to make it a re- question is on the motion offered by Resolved, That the House of Representa- ality. the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. tives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- Thanks to research, great progress has DEAL) that the House suspend the rules been made against cancer in the last three tional Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness and agree to the concurrent resolution, Week; decades. In 1976, half of all cancer patients H. Con. Res. 210, as amended. survived more than 5 years after diagnosis. (2) supports efforts to educate people about The question was taken. peripheral arterial disease; Today, closer to two-thirds or 63 percent of The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (3) acknowledges the critical importance of adults and 85 percent of children are alive 5 opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of peripheral arterial disease awareness to im- years after they learn they have cancer. Let’s those present have voted in the affirm- prove national cardiovascular health; build on that progress. ative. (4) supports raising awareness of the con- Since cancer is more common among older Mr. SHAW. Madam Speaker, on that sequences of undiagnosed and untreated pe- Americans and the American population is I demand the yeas and nays. ripheral arterial disease and the need to seek aging, by the year 2050 the number of new The yeas and nays were ordered. appropriate care as a serious public health cancer cases in America could more than dou- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- issue; and ble, with estimates as high as 2.46 million new ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the (5) calls upon the people of the United cases annually. Cancers cost the United States to observe the week with appropriate Chair’s prior announcement, further programs and activities. States an estimated $210 billion in 2005. This proceedings on this question will be amount included $74 billion in direct medical postponed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- costs and nearly $136 billion in lost produc- f ant to the rule, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. DEAL) and the gentleman tivity. And advances in biomedical research SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) each benefit not only cancer treatment, but provide IDEALS OF NATIONAL PERIPH- information on molecular and genetic proc- will control 20 minutes. ERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE esses that will aid in a better understanding in AWARENESS WEEK The Chair recognizes the gentleman the underlying causes of virtually all diseases. from Georgia. NCI, part of the National Institutes of Health, Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- GENERAL LEAVE is the Federal Government’s principal agency er, I move to suspend the rules and for cancer research and training. The NCI has agree to the resolution (H. Res. 982) Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- a goal of eliminating all suffering and death supporting the goals and ideals of Na- er, I ask unanimous consent that all due to cancer by the year 2015. I believe that tional Peripheral Arterial Disease Members may have 5 legislative days eliminating suffering and death due to cancer Awareness Week. in which to revise and extend their re- by the year 2015 should be America’s goal. The Clerk read as follows: marks on this legislation and to insert Madam Speaker, when the House leader- H. RES. 982 extraneous material on the resolution. ship finally schedules a vote on the Labor, Whereas peripheral arterial disease is a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Health, and Human Services Appropriations vascular disease that occurs when narrowed objection to the request of the gen- bill for Fiscal Year 2007, LHHS, I intend to arteries reduce the blood flow to the limbs; tleman from Georgia? sponsor an amendment that fully funds NCI. Whereas peripheral arterial disease is a There was no objection. The President’s proposed 2007 Budget cuts significant vascular disease that can be as Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- serious as a heart attack or stroke; funding to NCI by over $39.7 million and the er, I yield myself such time as I may LHHS bill as written currently includes the Whereas peripheral arterial disease affects approximately 8,000,000 to 12,000,000 Ameri- consume. same underfunding. The Higgins Amendment cans; Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- to LHHS will restore $240 million in funding to Whereas patients with peripheral arterial port of House Resolution 982, a resolu- NCI, bringing its total to $5,033,000,000. disease are at increased risk of heart attack tion supporting the goals and ideals of Additionally, I will support projects that ad- and stroke and are 6 times more likely to die National Peripheral Arterial Disease vance the mission of the Roswell Park Cancer within 10 years than are patients without pe- Awareness Week. Institute and other local cancer research, treat- ripheral arterial disease; While not as well known as many ment, and advocacy projects. Western New Whereas the survival rate for individuals other vascular diseases, peripheral ar- York is home to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, with peripheral arterial disease is worse than tery disease is a serious illness that af- a premier cancer research and treatment facil- the outcome for many common cancers; fects millions of Americans. It occurs ity and one of Western New York’s top 20 em- Whereas peripheral arterial disease is a leading cause of lower limb amputation in when narrowed arteries reduce blood ployers. The research done at Roswell has the the United States; flow to the limbs. The disease increases potential to blow the research field open—and Whereas many patients with peripheral ar- the risk of heart attack and stroke and the care provided there to patients cannot be terial disease have walking impairment that is also a leading cause of lower limb matched. leads to a diminished quality of life and amputation in the United States. But Finally, I intend to support expanding pro- functional capacity; grams that detect cancer early and help Amer- Whereas a majority of patients with pe- perhaps the most alarming statistic of icans get treatment. These programs signifi- ripheral arterial disease are asymptomatic all is that most people who suffer from cantly reduce the cost to our nation’s health- and less than half of individuals with periph- peripheral arterial disease have no care system by treating people early. There eral arterial disease are aware of their diag- symptoms and do not know that they are proven programs like the Breast and Cer- noses; have the disease. vical Early Detection Program, which help un- Whereas African-American ethnicity is a This resolution, with the goal of rais- strong and independent risk factor for pe- ing awareness of this deadly disease derserved communities get diagnosed and ripheral arterial disease, and yet this fact is treated early. Because of underfunding these not well known to those at risk; and its warning signs, was authored by programs cannot reach all the people who Whereas effective treatments are available my friend and colleague on the Energy need them. for people with peripheral arterial disease to and Commerce Committee’s Sub- Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I reduce heart attacks, strokes, and amputa- committee on Health, Mrs. CAPPS of am pleased that we are here today uniting be- tions and to improve quality of life; California. I would like to thank Mrs.

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Stroke Coalition, Representative FOLEY. and Prevention recommends that every child Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- More than 8 million Americans, that is 1 in in the United States receive all doses of the ance of my time. 20 adults, have peripheral arterial disease inactivated polio vaccine; Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I (PAD). Whereas the success of the polio vaccines yield myself such time as I may con- Yet this condition is largely unrecognized has caused people to forget the 1,630,000 sume. and often goes undiagnosed because most Americans born before the development of Madam Speaker, I support House people do not have any recognizable symp- the vaccines who had polio during the Resolution 982, sponsored by my col- epidemics in the middle of the 20th century; toms. Whereas at least 70 percent of paralytic league Congresswoman CAPPS from PAD occurs when arteries in the legs be- polio survivors and 40 percent of nonpara- California. come narrowed or clogged, resulting in re- lytic polio survivors are developing post- Madam Speaker, peripheral arterial duced blood flow to the legs. polio sequelae, which are unexpected and disease is a serious ailment that affects A diagnosis of PAD is indication that a pa- often disabling symptoms that occur about millions of Americans. This resolution tient is likely to have narrowed arteries to the 35 years after the poliovirus attack, includ- will help to draw attention to this heart and brain as well and is a powerful ing overwhelming fatigue, muscle weakness, problem by recognizing September 18 warning sign of existing cardiovascular dis- muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, through 22 as Peripheral Arterial Dis- ease. heightened sensitivity to anesthesia, cold However, without early detection and proper pain, and difficulty swallowing and breath- ease Awareness Week, and it is my ing; hope that this recognition, along with treatment, 1 in 4 people who suffer from PAD Whereas 2006 is the 132nd anniversary of educational efforts on the part of the will also suffer a heart attack, stroke, amputa- the diagnosis of the first case of post-polio research and medical communities, tion or even death within the next 5 years. sequelae and is the 21st anniversary of the will help make this a problem we can It is evident that greater awareness about creation of the International Post-Polio overcome. PAD and better detection capabilities will not Task Force; There are more than 8 million people only improve the quality of life for those who Whereas research and clinical work by in the U.S., one in 20 adults, that have suffer from it, but can actually save their lives. members of the International Post-Polio peripheral arterial disease. This is a During National Peripheral Arterial Disease Task Force have discovered that post-polio Awareness Week, efforts are increased to sequelae can be treated, and even prevented, vascular disease that results in the if polio survivors are taught to conserve en- narrowing of arteries and decreased make physicians and the public at-large more ergy and use assistive devices to stop dam- blood flow to the limbs. It could lead to cognizant of their risks for PAD, the symp- aging and killing the reduced number of leg pain disability and even amputa- toms, and the importance of early treatment. overworked, poliovirus-damaged neurons in tion. And, sadly, the disease often goes During this week, we can assist by high- the spinal cord and brain that survived the unrecognized because the symptoms in- lighting those who have high risk factors for polio attack; clude common symptoms of old age, PAD: over age 50, African Americans, smok- Whereas many medical professionals, and such as fatigue, heaviness, pain and ers and those with high blood pressure, diabe- polio survivors, do not know of the existence of post-polio sequelae, or of the available cramping in the leg muscles when tes, abnormal cholesterol, a personal history of heart disease or stroke. treatments; walking. Whereas the mission of the International In addition, Madam Speaker, this dis- I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this Post-Polio Task Force includes educating ease increases the risk of heart attack resolution and encourage them to learn more medical professionals and the world’s and stroke in people, making it six about Peripheral Arterial Disease and how it 20,000,000 polio survivors about post-polio times more likely they will die within may affect them. sequelae through the international Post- 10 years when compared with those Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I Polio Letter Campaign, The Post-Polio Insti- who do not have peripheral arterial dis- yield back the balance of my time. tute at New Jersey’s Englewood Hospital and Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- Medical Center, the publication of The Polio ease. Those at most risk for peripheral Paradox, and the television public service arterial disease are people over the age er, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my announcement provided by the National of 50, those who smoke, have diabetes, Broadcasting Company; and high blood pressure, abnormal choles- time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas it would be appropriate to observe terol, or have a history of heart disease the year beginning October 1, 2006, as the question is on the motion offered by or stroke. In addition, African Ameri- Year of Polio Awareness: Now, therefore, be the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. cans have a greater risk of getting pe- it DEAL) that the House suspend the rules ripheral arterial disease. Resolved, That the House of Representa- and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 982. Because of the serious consequences tives— The question was taken; and (two- of this disease that affects both women (1) recognizes the need for every child, in thirds having voted in favor thereof) America and throughout the world, to be and men and can strike adults of any the rules were suspended and the reso- vaccinated against polio; age, it is important for Congress to lution was agreed to. (2) recognizes the 1,630,000 Americans who support public awareness activities on A motion to reconsider was laid on survived polio, their new battle with post- peripheral arterial disease. Recog- the table. polio sequelae, and the need for education nizing September 18–22 of this year as and appropriate medical care; National Peripheral Arterial Disease f (3) requests that all appropriate Federal Awareness Week will help bring this SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND departments and agencies take steps to edu- deadly disease out of the shadows. And, IDEALS OF OBSERVING THE cate— YEAR OF POLIO AWARENESS (A) the people of the United States about Madam Speaker, as a part of this week the need for polio vaccination; and of recognition, we need to encourage Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- (B) polio survivors and medical profes- outreach activities to educate people er, I move to suspend the rules and sionals in the United States about the cause about peripheral arterial disease. The agree to the resolution (H. Res. 526) and treatment of post-polio sequelae; and public must understand that it is a se- supporting the goals and ideals of ob- (4) supports the goals and ideals of observ- rious public health issue; and given our serving the Year of Polio Awareness, as ing the Year of Polio Awareness to promote awareness of these high-risk popu- vaccination and post-polio sequelae edu- amended. cation and treatment. lations, education and early interven- The Clerk read as follows: tion could greatly benefit and decrease H. RES. 526 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the incidents of peripheral arterial dis- Whereas 2005 was the 50th anniversary of ant to the rule, the gentleman from ease and improve the quality of life. the injectable killed polio vaccine; Georgia (Mr. DEAL) and the gentleman Once again, I would indicate our sup- Whereas the polio vaccines eliminated nat- from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) each port of this resolution. urally occurring polio cases in the United will control 20 minutes.

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Photographs depicted huge Sadly, despite having a vaccine Members may have 5 legislative days warehouses that had been converted to against polio, this disease has not been in which to revise and extend their re- makeshift hospital wards, filled with eradicated from the world, and out- marks and insert extraneous material rows of iron lungs and the children in- breaks continue to occur in the U.S. on the resolution. side. and other countries. As a matter of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Other pictures showed parents stand- fact, it seems we are headed in the objection to the request of the gen- ing on ladders and soap boxes, peering wrong direction. The World Health Or- tleman from Georgia? through hospital windows, trying to ganization announced last year that There was no objection. see their children who had been quar- they would not meet their intended Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- antined. Such pictures are painful re- goal of eliminating new cases of polio er, I yield myself such time as I may minders of a past that should never be worldwide by the end of 2005, since consume. relived. many cases remained. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of The resolution before us today re- The hope is that this resolution and House Resolution 526, a resolution au- minds all of us that we have all the the new resurgence of focus on polio thored by Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey tools needed to prevent the reemer- will promote increased vaccination and that supports the goals and ideals of gence of polio in this century. By far education and treatment of post-polio observing the Year of Polio Awareness. the most crucial weapon in the fight complications. Even today, Madam I commend Representative ROTHMAN against infectious disease is vaccina- Speaker, 10 percent of American chil- for introducing this important resolution, the medical advance that has dren under the age 3 do not receive tion, which helps to raise awareness saved more lives than any other. Vac- their polio vaccine. This percentage is about polio and the continued need to cines continue to serve as the first line lower in poor cities. Given new cases vaccinate all children against polio and of defense against infectious disease. being reported in Indonesia, India, other infectious diseases. The resolution rightly recognizes the Pakistan, Somalia, Afghanistan, While many of us in this Chamber are need of every child to be vaccinated Egypt, Niger, Ethiopia and Yemen, an old enough to remember polio as a na- against polio. It also recognizes the 1.6 outbreak in the U.S. would not be sur- tional tragedy that claimed thousands million Americans who survived polio, prising. And last year four cases of the polio virus were reported in Minnesota. of lives and left thousands more perma- but still suffer from its effects today. The eradication of new polio cases is nently disabled, younger generations Madam Speaker, I urge my col- achievable, but only if we reeducate may have only read about polio in his- leagues to support this important reso- the public about the dangers, effects tory books. But the story of polio, its lution. and availability or a vaccine and treat- spread, its dreaded consequences, the Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ment. This resolution asks all appro- millions of lives it touched, and our ul- ance of my time. timate triumph over the disease, priate Federal agencies to take action should forever remain etched in our na- b 1500 to educate the people of the U.S. about tional memory. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I the polio vaccine, and to educate polio Recently, the Smithsonian Institu- yield myself such time as I may con- survivors and medical professionals tion’s Museum of American History sume. about the existence of post-polio com- held an exhibit commemorating the Madam Speaker, I rise to support plications and available treatments. 50th anniversary of the injectable, House Resolution 526, which supports Therefore, I support this resolution killed polio vaccine, also known as the the observation of the Year of Polio recognizing a Year of Polio Awareness Salk vaccine. The exhibit detailed the Awareness. beginning on November 1. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- incredible story of polio in the United I do want to thank the sponsor of the ance of my time. States, beginning with the 1916 out- legislation, my colleague from New Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- break in New York City that paralyzed Jersey Representative STEVE ROTHMAN, er, I have no further speakers, and I re- 9,000 people and killed 2,400, most of for not only sponsoring this bill, but serve the balance of my time with the whom were children less than 10 years also for all of his efforts to increase intention of closing. of age. It went on to tell visitors about awareness of polio. He will be speaking Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I the all-consuming race to find a vac- just a few minutes later. yield such time as he may consume to cine, from the story of President Polio, as you know, is a viral illness my colleague STEVE ROTHMAN, who, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who may that destroys nerve cells. As a result, again, has taken a lead on this and so have been paralyzed by polio and went muscles become paralyzed, and these many other health care issues. on to found the March of Dimes, the or- muscles can atrophy and die. Polio is Mr. ROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, ganization that raised hundreds of mil- most common in infants and young first let me thank my colleague from lions of dollars for polio research and children; however, complications occur New Jersey for giving me this time, treatment, and for which President most often in older persons and often and all of your efforts to increase polio Roosevelt’s image was etched on the post-polio. awareness. United States dime; to the research ef- Those complications have the often I would like to thank Chairman DEAL forts led by Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, disabling symptoms of overwhelming for all of your hard work as the chair- and others to come up with a vaccine fatigue, muscle weakness and pain, man of this subcommittee in bringing that was safe and effective; to the sleep disorders and more. It occurs in this matter to the floor, and for all of mammoth public health effort needed 75 percent of paralytic and 40 percent your support. I would also like to rec- to vaccinate all children in the United of nonparalytic polio survivors about ognize the role of Ranking Member States once a workable vaccine had 35 years after the polio virus attacks. SHERROD BROWN for his help. been found; and, finally, to the world- Although polio has plagued humans Madam Speaker, I first want to wide effort to eradicate polio in the since ancient times, its extensive out- thank the leadership of the Energy and latter 20th century. The fight against break occurred in the first half of the Commerce Committee for bringing polio is an amazing story that deserves 1900s before the vaccination created by Resolution 526 to the floor. I also want to be remembered and retold. Jonas Salk became widely available in to take this opportunity to recognize But like most museum exhibits, the 1955. And I would say, Madam Speaker, my constituent, a very tireless worker most striking things about the exhibits that I certainly am old enough to re- on behalf of those suffering the were the images. On display were sev- member when there were many people aftereffects of polio, Dr. Richard eral iron lungs, the metal apparatuses who were struck by polio. And in the Bruno. that helped to keep children and adults 1950s, when I was growing up, the fact As the director of the Post-Polio In- with polio alive. These metal contrap- that there was a vaccine available was stitute and International Center for

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:03 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.022 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 Post-Polio Education and Research at polio. That is why this resolution is so those three factors as we move forward Englewood Hospital and Medical Cen- important. on this issue of vaccines for other ill- ter, and chairperson of the Inter- Madam Speaker, parents must be in- nesses as well. national Post-Polio Task Force, Dr. formed when making decisions about Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Bruno is at the forefront of the move- vaccinating their children. They have I rise today to support H. Res. 526 supporting ment to educate parents about the to know that there is still a threat that the goals and ideals of observing the Year of need to vaccinate their children their child could be exposed to the Polio Awareness. against this debilitating virus. polio virus. This resolution will help During the 1940’s and 1950’s, between This resolution, Madam Chairman, ensure that doctors will provide all of 30,000 and 50,000 cases of polio were re- would not be on the floor today with- the necessary information to parents corded annually in the United States. This epi- out Doctor Bruno’s help. I am grateful about the polio vaccine and the dan- demic caused widespread fear and panic be- for his work and commitment to this gers of the virus. cause of its devastating effects. Such effects cause. I hope that the passage of this resolu- include muscle and nerve damage, as well as Madam Speaker, I rise today in tion will accomplish our goal of raising the inability to move one’s limbs or to breathe strong support of this resolution, 526, awareness of the importance of having without assistance. The polio virus can also that will bring critical attention in the every child vaccinated against polio, lead to a number of severe illnesses. United States and around the world to and will have the effect of allowing Fortunately, the injectable polio vaccine the need for children to be vaccinated doctors to understand this post-polio eliminated naturally-occurring polio cases in against polio. It sounds so simple. So sequelae syndrome, which is that after the United States, but unfortunately has not many of us thought that polio had been someone has lived a whole lifetime yet eliminated polio in other parts of the world. eradicated, but that is far from the with polio, they then suffer a series of The Centers for Disease and Control and truth. additional complications: chronic over- Prevention recommends that every child in the This resolution recognizes the need whelming fatigue, joint pain, and United States receive all doses of the inac- for every child to be vaccinated against chronic pain of a variety of natures. tivated polio vaccine; yet as few as 57 percent polio and designates the year starting Madam Speaker, I urge my col- of American children receive all doses of nec- October 1st as the Year of Polio Aware- leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this resolu- essary vaccines during childhood, including ness. It also urges all Federal agencies tion, which will educate our own people the polio vaccine. to educate doctors and parents about and all of the people of the world to the At least 70 percent of paralytic polio sur- polio, and to also educate polio sur- continuing threat of polio. vivors, and 40 percent of nonparalytic polio vivors and medical professionals about Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- survivors, are developing post-polio sequelae. the cause and treatment of something er, I reserve the balance of my time. Post Polio Sequelae are late effects of the dis- called post-polio sequelae. More about Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, once ease that can occur 35 years after the polio- that later. again, we support this resolution and virus attack in 75 percent of paralytic and 40 It has been 51 years since the intro- thank the sponsor, my colleague from percent of ‘‘non-paralytic’’ polio survivors. Be- duction of the polio vaccination. By New Jersey, for introducing it, and I cause they present so long after an individual now this virus should have been eradi- yield back the balance of my time. cated. But as has been said earlier by Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- is ill, these effects are unexpected and are often unrecognized: fatigue, muscle weakness, our chairman and Mr. PALLONE, this is er, I yield myself such time as I may not the case. In fact, according to the consume. muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, height- Centers for Disease Control, 10 percent Madam Speaker, certainly as we talk ened sensitivity to anesthesia, cold pain, and of the U.S. children under 3 years of about the elimination of polio, it is one difficulty swallowing and breathing. age, which is approximately 1 million of the great success stories, but one in This year marks the 132nd anniversary of toddlers in our country, are not vac- which we must continue to be vigilant, the diagnosis of the first case of post-polio cinated against polio. as has been pointed out. As a Rotarian, sequelae and the 20th anniversary of the cre- This percentage is even greater in I am proud that my organization, on an ation of the International Post-Polio Task America’s poorest cities. Even more of international basis, undertook as a Force. The mission of the International Post- our young people are not vaccinated project to eliminate polio worldwide, Polio Task Force includes educating medical against polio. In my own home State of poured millions of dollars into that ef- professionals and the 20,000,000 polio sur- New Jersey, only 86 percent of the tod- fort, and contributed greatly to the vivors in the world about post-polio sequelae dlers living in Newark were vaccinated success of the elimination of polio in through letter campaigns, public service an- in 2004. Furthermore, the United States other parts of the world. nouncements, and other forms of media. is not protected against a polio out- But as we talk about the polio vac- I cannot understate the importance of the break. In October of 2005, five children cine, a disease that has been able to be work of the International Post-Polio Task in an Amish community in Minnesota treated with a vaccine, we are also on Force. Because many medical professionals were diagnosed with polio. Although the verge of recognizing that we are and polio survivors do not generally know of that outbreak was ultimately brought going to have, as we currently have, a the existence of post-polio sequelae or of the under control, this was a clear signal problem with vaccine manufacturers available treatments, it is vital that we continue that we must do more in our country for not only this disease, but many to support efforts by organizations such as the to prevent the spread of polio. other diseases as well. International Polio Task Force to increase the Polio outbreaks, Madam Speaker, are Today we only have four United awareness of the debilitating effects of polio. not only limited to occurring in the States vaccine manufacturers. That is I urge my colleagues to support this impor- United States, but have, for example, down from about 50 that we had back tant resolution. as my colleagues have said, been rein the 1960s. The bipartisan Institute of Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- ported in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Medicine has identified three primary er, I yield back the balance of my time Somali, Afghanistan, Egypt, Niger, factors as the reason we have lost vac- and urge the adoption of the resolu- Ethiopia and Yemen, amongst other cine firms and for the reluctance of tion. countries. firms to get into the manufacturing of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The In some way the polio vaccination vaccines. question is on the motion offered by has become a victim of its own success, One is the economic realities, and the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. one might say, with many Americans certainly those are very real; secondly, DEAL) that the House suspend the rules believing that polio has been eradi- the burdensome regulations that they and agree to the resolution, House Res- cated. They no longer have their chil- must go through; and third, legal li- olution 526, as amended. dren vaccinated against this virus. ability. As we deal with other diseases, The question was taken; and (two- That is a mistake. With outbreaks oc- in addition to this question of polio, we thirds having voted in favor thereof) curring all over the world, are going to be faced with the fact that the rules were suspended and the reso- unvaccinated children everywhere, in- we are going to have to encourage lution, as amended, was agreed to. cluding in the United States, are sus- manufacturers of vaccines to get in the A motion to reconsider was laid on ceptible to exposure and to catching marketplace, and we must deal with the table.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:03 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.024 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6673 HONORING MARY ELIZA MAHONEY, nurses, who practiced nursing with compas- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- AMERICA’S FIRST PROFES- sion and devotion and transmitted new sci- ance of my time. SIONALLY TRAINED AFRICAN- entific knowledge using science-based nurs- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I AMERICAN NURSE ing practice; and yield myself such time as I may con- (5) advocates for women of color to enter Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- sume. nursing and supports strategies to counter- Madam Speaker, it is not every day er, I move to suspend the rules and act the shortage of nurses. that we get to pay tribute to a truly agree to the concurrent resolution (H. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- special person that served our country Con. Res. 386) honoring Mary Eliza ant to the rule, the gentleman from like Mary Eliza Mahoney, America’s Mahoney, America’s first profes- Georgia (Mr. DEAL) and the gentleman first professionally trained African sionally trained African-American from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) each American nurse. I want to indicate my nurse, as amended. will control 20 minutes. support for H. Con. Resolution 386 of- The Clerk read as follows: The Chair recognizes the gentleman fered by Congresswoman EDDIE BER- from Georgia. H. CON. RES. 386 NICE JOHNSON honoring Mary Eliza Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney was born GENERAL LEAVE Mahoney’s outstanding nursing career, May 7, 1845, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- her dedication to the U.S. nursing pro- Charles Mahoney and Mary Jane Seward er, I ask unanimous consent that all fession, and exemplary contribution to Mahoney; Members may have 5 legislative days Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney, at the age of local and national professional nursing in which to revise and extend their re- organizations. 33, was accepted as a student nurse at the marks and to add extraneous material hospital-based program of nursing at the Ms. Mahoney was born in 1845 and New England Hospital for Women and Chil- to the bill. grew up in an era where many simi- dren; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there larly situated African Americans did Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney was one of objection to the request of the gen- not have the opportunity for an edu- four students, of a class of 40, who completed tleman from Georgia? cation. Ms. Mahoney, however, enrolled nursing at the New England Hospital for There was no objection. in nursing school. In 1879, at the age of Women and Children in 1879; Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- 34, she was one of only a handful of stu- Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney devoted her er, I yield myself such time as I may dents in her class who graduated, and time and efforts unselfishly to the National consume. the only African American in her class. Association of Colored Graduate Nurses and Madam Speaker, today I rise in sup- was installed as the Official Chaplin; port of House Concurrent Resolution b 1515 Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney’s motto was 386, honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, as ‘‘Work more and better the coming year Ms. Mahoney changed the face of than the previous year.’’; America’s first professionally trained nursing as the first African American Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney delivered the African American nurse. woman. Afterwards, black students first annual key note speech of the National Born in 1845, Mary Eliza Mahoney were accepted at school as long as they Association of Colored Graduate Nurses and lived with her parents, Charles met the requirements. Not only did she established the Mary Eliza award, which Mahoney and Mary Jane Steward pave the way for African Americans as today continues as the Mary Eliza Mahoney Mahoney. For 15 years, Mary Eliza nurses, she advocated for them. More- Award bestowed biennially by the American worked alternately as a cook, janitor, over, she worked hard to counteract Nurses Association; washerwoman, and an unofficial the nationwide shortage of nurses, Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney supported nurse’s assistant at the New England the suffrage movement and was the first Af- which, of course, continues today. rican-American professionally trained nurse Hospital for Women and Children in In 1896, Ms. Mahoney became one of to receive retirement benefits from a fund Roxbury, Massachusetts. the original members of a predomi- left by a Boston physician to care for 60 In 1878, at the age of 33, she was ad- nantly white nurses association, alum- nurses, who received twenty-five dollars mitted as a student into the hospital’s ni of the United States and Canada, every three months as long as they lived; nursing program. After graduation, 16 later known as the American Nurses Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney’s gravesite is months later, Mary Eliza worked pri- Association, or ANA. In 1908, she was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Massachu- marily as a private-duty nurse. Her cofounder of the National Association setts, and the headstone on her grave states, nursing career ended as director of an ‘‘The First Professional Negro Nurse in the of Colored Graduate Nurses. U.S.A.’’; orphanage in Long Island, New York, a In addition, Madam Speaker, she sup- Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney was inducted position she had held for over a decade. ported the voting rights amendment into the American Nurses Association Hall As the resolution states, Mary Eliza and was the first African American of Fame in 1976; Mahoney’s motto was always, ‘‘Work nurse to receive retirement benefits for Whereas Mary Eliza Mahoney advanced the more and better the coming year than her lifelong hard work and service to nursing profession by fostering high stand- the previous year.’’ Mahoney also rec- others. ards of nursing practice and confronting ognized the need of nurses for nurses to The contributions of people like issues affecting professional nurses, such as work together to improve the status of Mary Eliza Mahoney should be remem- the shortage of nurses; African Americans in the profession. bered. She set an example more than a Whereas today the shortage of nurses is a In 1908, she was the cofounder of the crisis, estimated to be 110,000 nurses, and is century ago that I hope many children expected to increase to 2,800,000 by 2020 if National Association of Colored Grad- today will follow: Work hard, follow this trend continues; and uate Nurses. Mahoney gave the wel- your convictions and help others. Whereas nursing is a critical investment to coming address at the first convention The U.S. is expected to have a short- the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective of NACGN and served as the associa- age of 2.8 million nurses by the year patient care, and the Nation should invest in tion’s national chaplain. She became 2020, and Congress has to do a lot more and value nursing care: Now, therefore, be it an inspiration to all nurses and helped to recognize the support, the work of Resolved by the House of Representatives (the make it possible for the members of America’s nurses both through resolu- Senate concurring), That the Congress— (1) honors Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first the NACGN to be received at the White tions like these and through greater African-American nurse for an outstanding House by President Warren G. Harding. funding. Ms. Mahoney was a remark- nursing career, dedication to the United Ms. Mahoney died in 1926. Because of able woman. We should not let what States nursing profession, and exemplary her dedication and untiring will to in- she fought for so long ago be for contributions to local and national profes- spire future generations, she has been naught. That is why I think it is very sional nursing organizations; an inspiration to thousands who are a important that we pass and support (2) recognizes Mary Eliza Mahoney as the part of the nursing profession. this resolution this afternoon. first professionally trained African-Amer- Madam Speaker, I would like to Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam ican nurse, and honors other African-Amer- thank the author of this resolution, Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. ican nurses who practice nursing with dis- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, tinction; Res. 386, honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, (3) honors and supports the goals and ac- for her leadership in honoring this America’s first professionally trained African- tivities of National Nurses Week; great American. I encourage all of my American nurse. (4) promotes further understanding and colleagues to vote in favor of the reso- First, I would like to honor my mother, Ivalita public awareness of the history of American lution. Jackson, who served as a vocational nurse

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:03 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.026 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 while she raised her children. With her nur- Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speak- World War II veterans said, ‘‘More than turing hand and wise mind, she instilled in me er, I yield back the balance of my time. 120,000 Filipinos fought with unwavering loy- a strong work ethic, a value of education, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The alty and great gallantry under the command a compelling desire toward public service. Her question is on the motion offered by of General Douglas MacArthur. The combined United States-Philippine forces distin- lifetime of hard work, and her commitment to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. guished themselves by their valor and her- giving and healing remains an inspiration to DEAL) that the House suspend the rules oism in defense of freedom and democracy. me. and agree to the concurrent resolution, Thousands of Filipino soldiers gave their Mary Eliza Mahoney was born on May 7th, H. Con. Res. 386, as amended. lives in the battles of Bataan and Corregidor. 1845 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Mary be- The question was taken; and (two- These soldiers won for the United States the came interested in nursing as a teenager. thirds having voted in favor thereof) precious time needed to disrupt the enemy’s Though she worked as a maid, washerwoman the rules were suspended and the con- plan for conquest in the Pacific. During the and cook at the New England Hospital for current resolution, as amended, was three long years following these battles, the Women and Children in Roxbury, Massachu- Filipino people valiantly resisted a brutal agreed to. Japanese occupation with an indomitable setts for fifteen years, her dream was to prac- A motion to reconsider was laid on spirit and steadfast loyalty to America.’’; tice nursing. the table. and The first step to realizing her dream came f Whereas the contributions of the Filipino when, at the age of 33, Ms. Mahoney was ac- people, and the sacrifices of their soldiers in cepted into the nursing school at the New RECOGNIZING AND HONORING FIL- World War II, have not been fully recognized: England Hospital for Women and Children. IPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS Now, therefore, be it One of only four students of a class of forty Resolved, That the House of Representa- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- two to complete the nursing program, tives recognizes and honors Filipino World Mahoney received her nursing diploma on Au- er, I move to suspend the rules and War II veterans for their important contributions to the victorious outcome of World War gust 1, 1879. agree to the resolution (H. Res. 622) to recognize and honor the Filipino World II, including their valiant fight for the lib- As such, she became the first African-Amer- eration of their homeland and their defense ican graduate nurse. This indeed, was a mag- War II veterans for their defense of democratic ideals and their important of democratic ideals. nificent accomplishment at a time in this coun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- try when the odds were heavily stacked contribution to the outcome of World ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from against her as an African-American, and as a War II, as amended. Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the woman. The Clerk read as follows: gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- After graduation, Ms. Mahoney became a H. RES. 622 private duty nurse. Her employers consistently TOS) each will control 20 minutes. Whereas in 1898, the Philippines Archi- The Chair recognizes the gentle- praised her for her calm and quiet efficiency pelago was acquired by the United States, woman from Florida. and for her professionalism. became an organized United States territory Despite the odds, she proved that African- in 1902, and, in preparation for independence, GENERAL LEAVE Americans could successfully enter into the became a self-governing commonwealth in Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- world of professional nursing. She continues 1935; er, I ask unanimous consent that all to be a source of inspiration to all nurses. Whereas the people of the Philippines and Members may have 5 legislative days of the United States developed strong ties Mahoney was one of the first African-Amer- to revise and extend their remarks and throughout the decades-long democratic to include extraneous material on the ican members of the organization that later transition of the island, compelling the became the American Nurses Association United States to assume the responsibilities resolution under consideration. (A.N.A.). When the A.N.A. failed to actively of defending the archipelago and protecting The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there admit black nurses, Mahoney strongly sup- the people of the Philippines; objection to the request of the gentle- ported the establishment of the National Asso- Whereas on July 26, 1941, anticipating the woman from Florida? ciation of Colored Graduate Nurses aggression of Japanese invasion forces in the There was no objection. (N.A.C.G.N.). Asia Pacific region, as well as the imminent Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- Mahoney recognized the inequalities in conflict between the United States and er, I yield myself such time as I may Japan, President Franklin D. Roosevelt consume. nursing education and called for a demonstra- issued a military order, calling the organized tion at the New England Hospital to have I rise in support of House Resolution military forces of the Government of the 622, which recognizes and honors Fili- more African-American students admitted. Commonwealth of the Philippines into For more than a decade after, Mahoney armed service under the command of United pino World War II veterans for their helped recruit nurses to join the National As- States Army officers led by General Douglas important contributions to the vic- sociation of Colored Graduate Nurses. Today, MacArthur; torious outcome of World War II. nursing is the nation’s largest health care pro- Whereas on December 7, 1941, the Japanese This resolution notes that the prior fession, with more than 2.7 million registered Government began a devastating four-year history of the Philippines as a United nurses nationwide. In 2003, 9.9 percent of war with the United States with their States territory, then as a self-gov- stealth bombing attacks of Pearl Harbor, Ha- erning commonwealth, during which registered nurses were African American. waii, and Clark Air Field, Philippines, and Ms. Mahoney was strongly concerned with time the Filipino Armed Forces were led to the loss of tens of thousands of Amer- called into service under the command women’s equality and was a staunch sup- ican and Filipino soldiers and countless ci- porter of the movement to give women the vilian casualties; of General Douglas MacArthur in July right to vote. At the age of 76, Ms. Mahoney Whereas on February 20, 1946, President 1941. Those servicemen fought with gal- was among the first women in Boston to reg- Harry Truman stated, ‘‘Philippine Army vet- lantry and courage, and thousands ister to vote after passage of the Nineteenth erans are nationals of the United States and gave their lives resisting Japanese ag- Amendment. will continue in that status until July 4, gression and occupation. House Resolu- At a time in our country when there is a 1946. They fought, as American nationals, tion 622 honors those Filipino veterans nurse-shortage crisis, it is important to ac- under the American flag, and under the di- for their valiant fight, for the libera- rection of our military leaders. They fought tion of their homeland, and for their knowledge the service and dedication of an with gallantry and courage under most dif- outstanding American nurse. More than one ficult conditions. I consider it a moral obli- defense of democratic ideals. million new and replacement nurses will be gation of the United States to look after the I commend the cochair of the Phil- needed by 2012. Ms. Mahoney is a prime ex- welfare of the Philippine Army veterans.’’; ippine Caucus, the gentleman from ample of a professional woman who values Whereas on October 17, 1996, President Wil- California (Mr. ISSA), for introducing and advocates for education, civil rights, and liam J. Clinton issued a proclamation on the this long overdue resolution. It was giving something of yourself for your commu- anniversary of the 1944 return of United moved forward with the strong support nity and for your nation. States forces under General MacArthur to of the chairman of the House Inter- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- liberate the Philippines and said, ‘‘I urge all national Relations Committee, the Americans to recall the courage, sacrifice, tion honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, America’s and loyalty of Filipino Veterans of World gentleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE). first professionally trained African-American War II and honor them for their contribution My colleagues may not be aware that nurse. to our freedom.’’; Chairman HYDE was a combat veteran Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I Whereas on July 26, 2001, President George of the Philippine campaign in World yield back the balance of my time. W. Bush, in his greetings to the Filipino War II, and he piloted a landing craft

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Madam Speaker, I rise rama, the leading weekly news maga- special mission to salvage the supplies from in strong support of this resolution. zine in the Philippines. a Liberty Ship which had foundered on rocks Madam Speaker, I yield myself such [From the Philippine Panorama, Sept. 10, and was lying on its side. They were sent, he time as I might consume. 2006] found later, because a typhoon was coming I first would like to commend my and military brass didn’t want to lose all the MEMORIES OF LINGAYEN California colleague DARRELL ISSA for cargo. A destroyer escort took the LCT out (By Beth Day Romulo) introducing this important measure. I to the grounded ship, then disappeared. They also want to thank the chairman of our Henry Hyde, chairman of the US House tied up to the starboard, started loading and International Relations Committee, led a the typhoon hit before they were finished. committee HENRY HYDE for letting this group of four congressmen, including Melvin ‘‘This taught me what real terror means.’’ resolution move to the floor so expedi- Watt of North Carolina, Dana Rohrabacher The LCT was banging helplessly against the tiously. of California, Jeff Flake of Arizona and Eni ship. The wind blew off the conning tower Madam Speaker, the measure before Faleomavaega of Samoa, on a visit to the and Hyde was convinced he would lose both the House honors the contributions of Philippines (August 11th to 15th) to assess his craft and his men. They donned their life- Filipino Americans during the Second security in this country, discuss trade rela- jackets, fully expecting to be washed over- World War. You might be surprised to tions and, in the case of the 82-year old board. ‘‘I’ll never forget it,’’ Hyde recalled. learn that I represent the largest con- chairman, he hoped to visit with fellow vet- ‘‘The sky was green. The sea was green. And centration of Filipinos outside of Ma- erans of World War Two, and see Lingayen our complexions were green.’’ Gulf again. Eventually, they were able to cut the lines nila. Among my constituents are tens As a college freshman at Georgetown Uni- free from the ship, and Ensign Hyde guided of thousands of Filipino American fam- versity, Hyde enlisted in the Navy in 1942. his craft through the swelling seas. in the di- ilies, so it is with great pleasure that I Why the Navy? He had never been to sea but rection he thought he would lead to Subic cosponsor this legislation and serve as liked the idea of ‘‘a nice clean ship’’ in com- Bay. He was in luck. After all-night winds the Democratic manager of this resolu- parison to life in a trench. ‘‘It didn’t occur to and heavy swells, dawn came. The storm was tion on the floor today. me that ships sink,’’ he recalled wryly in an gone. And they could see Subic Bay. They Filipino Americans have made an interview at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel unloaded their cargo. The LCT was repaired, enormous contribution to the cultural, where the group were staying. After an offi- and they headed back to the grounded ship political and economic life of my con- cers training program at Duke University, for a second load. Getting out all the sup- he attended a 90-day midshipmen’s school at plies and transporting them to. Subic Bay gressional district, particularly in the Notre Dame and won his commission as an took a week in all. community of Daly City. Outside of Ensign in October 1944. Told that he would Lighter moments came when the adminis- Honolulu, Daly City is the largest city go to commanders school at Harvard, he trative ship in the flotilla distributed mail in the United States with a majority bought new blue uniforms as befit the occa- from home, and when they had shore leave. Asian population, and most of this pop- sion which he never wore, since his orders After Manila was liberated, there was ‘‘a ulation is Filipino American. were suddenly changed and he was sent to great officers club’’ where we sat around, Their contributions to our Nation are sea in the Pacific theater, as part of the op- sipped beer, and told football stories. Some- not a recent phenomenon. More than eration to liberate the Philippines. times, they played basketball with college Having never been at sea before, he became students. 120,000 Filipinos fought under the com- deathly seasick on his first night out of San Hyde remembers spending his 21st birthday mand of General Douglas MacArthur Francisco, recovered on the third day and walking alone on the beach at Lingayen, during World War II. Filipino soldiers was fortunately never seasick again despite wondering if he would ever see home again. played a critical role in stopping the the fact that the Liberty ship took 30 days to Other young officers, with wives and chil- Japanese advance throughout the Pa- reach Hollandia, New Guinea, zigzagging to dren awaiting them, were allowed to’ leave cific. During 3 long years of Japanese miss Japanese submarines. first. He was finally sent home in August occupation, Filipinos helped to liberate Joining the flotilla of supply ships offshore 1946. When the ship was nearing San Fran- of the Philippines in January 1945, young En- cisco, he rose at 3 a.m. and went out on deck their homeland and ultimately to design Hyde was assigned command of an am- to wait for the sight of the lights on the feat the Japanese warmaking machine. phibious Landing Craft Tank (LCT), a flat- bridge of San Francisco loom through the That is why I am so pleased that we bottomed vessel with a ramp that could tow mist. ‘‘It was the happiest moment of my are moving forward with this resolu- supplies to shore and unload on beaches. He life.’’ tion honoring the contributions of Fili- had 12 crew members, all considerably older When he had first sailed on the Liberty pino World War II veterans, many of than he, so ‘‘I grew a full beard.’’ The big ship for the Philippines, a submarine was whom are still with us. ships couldn’t come ashore, so it was the just coming in from the South China Sea, It is my strong hope that passage of duty of the LCT to load from the big ships and the men coming and going waved at one this measure will pave the way for con- (‘‘at night and we couldn’t use lights’’) ev- another. He wondered then what they had ex- erything from trucks (LCT could carry five perienced. Now, he knew. gressional consideration of the long at a time) weapons, ammunition, supplies, Congressman Hyde was able to greet a overdue Filipino Veterans Equity Act. and occasionally personnel. By this time, large number of Philippine veterans at a This important legislation would allow General MacArthur had made his historic wreath-laying ceremony at the American Filipino veterans to become eligible for landing at Leyte and by March 1945, the Cemetery in Ft. Bonifacio, some of whom a range of United States veterans bene- Americans controlled Manila and Subic Bay had called upon him in his home constancy. fits currently reserved for former Ac- and the Japanese army had withdrawn to the He was also awarded the Philippine Libera- tive Duty military personnel. North. tion Medal by AFP Major General Horacio Given the enormous contributions After two or three days at sea, water Tolentino in a ceremony on August 12th in washed over the craft and filled the pon- recognition of his service during the Libera- made by the Filipinos to the war in the toons. The radio man was frantically calling tion of the Philippines. Pacific, it is imperative that Filipino ‘‘we are sinking’’ to the towing vessel and Discovering the difficulties of getting to veterans finally receive the benefits signaling with the blinker. Hyde recalls with Lingayen by land, he flew over it instead, they deserve. wry humor that he was running around with which inspired these memories. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- a mattress ‘‘trying to hold back the South The article profiles Chairman HYDE’s leagues to support this resolution. China Sea.’’ Eventually, the tow ship got the service in the Philippines and de- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- message and cut loose the lines which scribes, among many others things, his ance of my time. dragged down the LCT, and they limped into interaction with Filipino servicemen Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- Lingayen. who were waging a guerilla campaign er, I reserve the balance of my time. Sent on a special mission to Aparri on the Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am northern tip of Luzon, they arrived at a against the Imperial Japanese Army at beach which had no grading. ‘‘It was like a that time. pleased to yield 4 minutes to a fighter wall.’’ They couldn’t move onto shore, so I am grateful to have this oppor- for Filipino veterans rights, my friend came in as close as they could. The deserted tunity today to express our apprecia- and colleague from California (Mr. FIL- beach suddenly swarmed with people who tion to those veterans, both Filipino NER).

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:43 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.030 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 Mr. FILNER. I thank Congressman nity that was denied them after World come before the House today to honor LANTOS for your leadership in the fight War II. So let us give a fitting tribute the Filipino veterans of World War II for benefits, and your chairman, Mr. and let us do a long overdue action of and urge my colleagues not only to HYDE, and the sponsor of this legisla- this Congress. Let us pass H.R. 4574, support this resolution, but to also tion, Mr. ISSA. Along with my col- which will be our true tribute to these pass legislation to grant the Filipino league from San Diego County, Mr. brave men. veterans the equity that they were ISSA, we chair the Congressional U.S.- I thank Mr. ISSA for introducing this promised. Philippines Caucus, and Mr. ISSA is the resolution. Let us approve it, but let us Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, I rise today as prime sponsor of the equity bill which move on beyond this and truly recog- a cosponsor and strong supporter of H. Res. you talked about, H.R. 4574, to bring nize those who contributed so much to 622, a resolution to recognize and honor the real justice to our Filipino American this Nation’s freedom and independ- Filipino World War II veterans for their defense and Filipino veterans. ence. of democratic ideals and their important con- We all know, or we all should know, Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am tribution to the outcome of World War II. As a the impact of the Filipino soldiers on pleased to yield 3 minutes to my good member of the U.S. Philippines Caucus and World War II. They endured the origi- friend and distinguished colleague, the the Congressional Asian Pacific American nal Japanese advance. They held them gentleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT). Caucus, I am pleased that the House of Rep- up far beyond their calendar, allowed Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam resentatives is considering this important reso- MacArthur and the U.S. Army to have Speaker, I thank the gentleman from lution and urge its passage. more time. As guerillas, they kept the California for yielding. I rise in strong Just this past weekend, Gloria Macapagal- Japanese busy for the 4 years that they support of this resolution. Arroyo, the President of the Republic of Phil- were occupied, and then helped prepare On December 7, 1941, the Empire of ippines, visited my home State of Hawaii and the way for General MacArthur’s re- Japan attacked not only Pearl Harbor, unveiled at the National Memorial Cemetery of turn and our eventual victory in the but also Clark Airfield in the Phil- the Pacific a commemorative marker honoring Pacific. ippines. Tens of thousands of Ameri- Filipinos and Americans who served in World We know their great contribution to cans died that day, but also thousands War II. President Macapagal-Arroyo’s pres- American history, but we have repaid of Filipino soldiers lost their lives. ence underlines the continuing closeness and this great contribution with words. My This one act of war united the Amer- importance of the relationship between our friend, the doctor from Florida, said ican and Filipino people in the noble two countries. this is a long overdue resolution, and it cause of ending tyranny in the Pacific. With more Filipino-Americans in my district is a fitting tribute. In 1946, President Harry Truman than any other congressional district in the Well, 10 years ago this body, or 10 cited that during the war the Phil- country, I was pleased that President George years ago, President Clinton said this ippine Army veterans ‘‘fought with gal- W. Bush, at my request, wrote a message on same thing: I urge all Americans to re- lantry and courage under the most dif- the occasion of the centennial anniversary of call the courage, sacrifice and loyalty ficult conditions.’’ He also declared Filipino migration to Hawaii. We must also of Filipino veterans of World War II that it was the ‘‘moral obligation of continue to celebrate and thank the early Fili- and honor them. Five years ago Presi- the United States to look after the wel- pino migrants who came to work in the sugar dent Bush sent his greetings, which fare of the Philippine Army veterans.’’ plantations of Hawaii and those who fought in said the same thing: We thank you all In fact, it was with that promise that support of the United States in World War II. for this work. many of the veterans joined our mili- But there is still much more to be done in But nobody since 1946 has done what tary efforts, many losing their lives, support of these brave individuals. President Truman tried to say: I con- others suffering lifetime injuries. I have introduced legislation in both the sider it a moral obligation of the Our promise, however, remains 108th and l09th Congresses advancing the in- United States to look after the welfare unfulfilled. We promised to make them terests of the families of our Filipino World of the Filipino Army veterans. They eligible for veterans benefits, but, un- War II veterans, many of whom are still wait- were drafted into the American Army. fortunately, in 1946, Congress withdrew ing in the Philippines to be reunited with their They were promised benefits. those benefits. loved ones living in the United States. Earlier But in 1946, this Congress, only Mr. Now, nearly 60 years later, our Fili- this Congress, I reintroduced the bill (H.R. LANTOS was here, I think, at the time, pino veterans are still looking to see 901) that provides for the sons and daughters this Congress passed a Rescissions Act, our promise fulfilled. We saw some of our Filipino World War II veterans to receive which cut the benefits and cut the rec- progress in 2003 when we passed the priority preference in their respective immigra- ognition that they were promised by Veterans Benefit Act, which increased tion categories. President Roosevelt and President Tru- VA benefits for U.S. residents who are Because of the grassroots support by many man. Filipino veterans and made the new in Hawaii and across the country and in the Philippine Scouts living in the United Philippines, I am proud to say that Congress b 1530 States eligible for burial in VA na- is on the verge of successfully advancing leg- This is wrong, my colleagues; and yet tional cemeteries. islation that will enable the children of our Fili- Mr. ISSA, as the sponsor of this resolu- The United States is indebted to the pino World War II veterans to join their par- tion, also is the sponsor of the real an- 120,000 Filipino veterans of World War ents in the United States. The objectives of swer to this situation and the real trib- II for their extraordinary sacrifices. H.R. 901 were included in the Senate’s ute that we could pay to these vet- While we can never fully repay our vet- version of comprehensive immigration reform erans, all of whom now are in their 80s. erans for the sacrifices made on our be- legislation. I continue to work with my col- They are a rapidly dwindling band of half, today we stop to remember those leagues on both sides of the aisle to secure patriots. What they want is honor and who gave their lives for our freedom this provision in conference or to pass the dignity, and that is provided by H.R. and to thank those who are still with free-standing bill. 4574, the Filipino Veterans Equity Act. us for their courage and dedication to With the waning days of the 109th Congress I hope that Mr. LANTOS is right, that our country. upon us, we must stay vigilant and continue to this resolution will pave the way. I am Although no longer a territory of the urge Congress to make this and all issues af- afraid it will be an excuse for not doing United States, the Philippines and the fecting Filipino veterans a high priority in our anything more. United States are bound by the count- busy Congressional schedule. I urge Congress Let us pass this resolution. It helps less sacrifices the Filipino veterans to pass H. Res. 622 and to also consider H.R. educate us and our constituents about made during World War II. We are also 901 before the adjournment of the 109th Con- the role of the Filipino veterans in bound by countless contributions and gress. World War II. But let us go further. Let achievements of Americans of Filipino Madam Speaker, I commend the Gentleman us pass the Filipino Veterans Equity descent in every field of human endeav- from California (Mr. ISSA) for introducing this Act, which provides access to health or, including the sciences, business, important measure. I ask all members to not care and access to pensions of those education, medicine, the arts, ath- only support this important resolution, but to Filipinos who are eligible. letics, and government. also continue to support the full federal rec- They don’t have long to live, Madam As the only Member of Congress with ognition and accessibility of benefits for Fili- Speaker. They want the honor and dig- any Filipino ancestry, I am honored to pino veterans.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:18 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.032 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6677 Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam tion has not fully honored Filipino World War As we stand together today acknowledging Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. II veterans as have we have honored our own. the contributions that the Filipino, soldiers sac- 622, to recognize and honor the Filipino World It is important that we recognize the Filipino rificed for our country, we must pledge to con- War II veterans for their defense of democratic veterans and express our appreciation for their tinue their fight for full recognition. This resolu- ideals and their important contribution to the sacrifices, contributions and accomplishments. tion is the first step in correcting the past. As outcome of World War II. I am a proud sponsor of this legislation. I Americans, we make a simple yet sacred In 1941, 250,000 of Filipino men and urge my colleagues to honor Filipino veterans promise to those who serve our country in uni- women responded to President Roosevelt’s by voting in favor of this resolution to honor form: ‘You have taken care of us, so we will call and joined the U.S. Armed Forces in order the Filipino World War II veterans for their de- take care of you.’ to help preserve peace and democracy in the fense of freedom and their important contribu- Today, fewer than 70,000 Filipino, veterans Philippines. tions to our nation in World War II. are still alive. We remember World War II hero In their tumultuous four-year battle to re- Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, today the Magdaleno Duenas, a brave soldier who store their independence, the courageous House of Representatives is poised to pass moved to my district in San Francisco and young men and women of the combined Phil- House, Resolution 622 honoring and recog- continued the fight from the battlefield to the ippine Islands suffered many hardships, tor- nizing the service of Filipino World War II vet- frontlines in effort to ensure equity for Filipino tures, loss of life and limbs, yet they never erans in their defense of our society and the veterans. We cannot forget the sacrifices that wavered. They endured the unendurable. freedoms we enjoy today. I am proud to co- these veterans have made. We must dedicate They bore the unbearable. sponsor this resolution highlighting the efforts ourselves as a nation to ensure that America Four decades after their heroic service of a community that came together with the fulfills its moral obligation to those who pay under the command of their leaders and Gen- United States to triumph over Japanese Impe- the high price for our freedom. eral Douglas McArthur, these men and women rialism. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam of Filipino-American national heritage were de- In 1946, on a hot July day, President Frank- Speaker, today I rise to honor those brave nied the benefits and privileges provided to lin D. Roosevelt issued a military draft calling American and Filipino soldiers who fought side their American compatriots who fought along- the organized military forces of the Govern- by side during the Pacific battles of World War side them. ment of the Commonwealth of the Philippines II. Their heroic actions and courageous for- It is past time that the brave and proud sol- into armed services under the command of titude gave the Allied Forces the edge that diers of the Philippines receive well-earned United States Army officers lead by General they needed to emerge victorious in that great recognition and thanks for their selfless and Douglas MacArthur. Those brave soldiers war. heroic contributions. stood side by side with American military serv- American veterans like Donald Patafio of Filipino World War II veterans fought as na- ice members courageously fighting to defend Woodcliff Lakes and Raymond DiPietro of tionals of the United States and must be given America. Demarest. Patafio and DiPietro served in the the same recognition and praise as all Amer- These Filipino World War II veterans are Navy alongside these brave Filipino soldiers in part of what is often referred to as the ‘‘great- ican veterans. I applaud the service and ef- the battle for their homeland. Patafio served est generation’’ and with good reason. From forts of all of our veterans and am honored to honorably as an aviation radioman and Bataan to Corregidor, Filipino soldiers unself- give such praise to the Filipino World War II DiPietro’s unit received a Presidential Citation ishly fought to preserve and protect the demo- veterans. for their work in the battle. cratic principles we champion, with the hope I urge my colleagues not only to support this More than 120,000 Filipino nationals were that those principles could liberate a people formed into U.S. divisions for the defense of resolution—I urge my colleagues to also con- enveloped by tyranny. Today, we stand to rec- their homeland and to advance the Allied sider legislation, such as H.R. 170, the Filipino ognize those heroes who fought so valiantly to forces’ cause of liberty. Though poorly Veterans Fairness Act, that will grant these help win the peace in the Pacific. equipped, they fought valiantly under the aging patriots the full benefits they are due. Madam Speaker, in San Diego we have a American flag and under the direction of Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, during vibrant and robust Filipino community that in- American military leaders in the weeks fol- World War II, the War in the Pacific began cludes many military families with a storied lowing the invasion of their homeland. Many with attacks on the United States on Decem- line of military service to our nation. Through continued the battle against the Japanese dur- ber 7, 1941, including the bombing of Pearl the sacrifices of these brave veterans, serve ing the years of occupation. Harbor, attacks on the Philippine Islands and as an example for all Americans. The Filipino Thousands of American and Filipino troops the invasion of Guam. Within days of these at- community in San Diego has a distinct pride died during the infamous hundred-mile Bataan tacks, our nation and our allies mobilized for that defines them, and for that they enrich San Death March. Many were executed along the war. The United States and the Philippines Diego and make it a better place to live. way for merely asking for water in the scorch- united behind the cause of democracy and we I thank my colleague from California, Mr. ing sun. While 70,000 forces surrendered, only are proud of the support of the Filipinos during ISSA, for introducing this legislation and I look 54,000 reached the internment camp. The Ge- that difficult time. This is why I rise today in forward to voting on its passage. neva Convention was no barrier to the mis- support of House Resolution 622, to recognize Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I strongly sup- treatment, torture, and indiscriminate execu- and honor the Filipino World War II veterans port H. Res. 622, to, provide recognition to the tion inflicted upon these prisoners of war. for their defense of democratic ideals and their Filipino veterans who fought to defend democ- Civilian Filipinos suffered for their alliance important contribution to the outcome of World racy and freedom during World War II. Their with our American troops as well. In Manila, War II. heroic efforts played a vital role in the out- for instance, Japanese troops—in an indefen- Ultimate victory belonged to the cause of come of the war and helped lead the allied sible position and cut off from supplies—took freedom and therefore to the American and forces to, victory. their anger out on an undefended civilian pop- Filipino people. Having suffered a brutal occu- It was more than 60 years ago, when Fili- ulation, massacring more than 100,000. pation, Filipinos and Guamanians alike were pino, soldiers answered a call from President We are grateful for the service of all the Fili- liberated in the march to allied victory in World Roosevelt asking them to fight alongside pino people—civilian, guerilla, and regular War II. American troops. Countless Filipino and Amer- army—in the defense of democracy. And, we Filipino soldiers and civilians fought, sac- ican soldiers sacrificed their lives to protect are thankful for their continued friendship. To rificed and died side-by-side with members of the democratic principles they shared. It was this day, the Filipino people continue to wel- the U.S. Armed Forces throughout the course estimated that 10,000 Filipino, soldiers and come American soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the World War II. Loyal to the American flag 1,200 American soldiers died as prisoners of to bases that were instrumental in the Cold and to the ideals which our country rep- war during the Bataan Death March alone. War and are now important in the War on Ter- resented, Filipinos fought with notable skill, Upon taking the pledge to serve, the Fili- ror. As they did in World War II, fighting along dedication, and heroism. We honor their com- pino, troops were promised the same benefits side of brave American soldiers like Donald mitment to freedom and democracy. and pensions as their American brethren. Patafio and Raymond DiPietro, the people of Over sixty years later, we pause today to re- They suffered the same torture and witnessed the Philippines continue to work with American member the valor and the commitment to free- the same horrors. They shared the same patri- forces to spread the cause of liberty. dom displayed by Filipinos who fought the in- otic duty to preserve liberty around the world. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam vading forces alongside their American broth- But in 1946 Congress passed the Recission Speaker, I rise today to honor the sacrifice of ers in arms. With this resolution we also pro- Act, which revoked the full eligibility rights of the Filipino veterans of WWII. claim our deep debt of gratitude for their serv- Filipino soldiers and broke the commitment America owes a great debt of gratitude to ice and share the disappointment that our na- our nation made to, them. these brave veterans, who risked life and limb

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Madam Speak- Members may have 5 legislative days Following the surrender of Allied forces on er, I move to suspend the rules and in which to revise and extend their re- the island, Filipino veterans were subjected to agree to the concurrent resolution marks and include extraneous material some of the harshest treatment in WWII’s re- (H.Con. Res. 415) condemning the re- on the resolution under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there corded history. pression of the Iranian Baha’i community and calling for the emancipation objection to the request of the gentle- This is perhaps best symbolized by the Ba- woman from Florida? taan Death March, where over 10,000 vet- of Iranian Baha’is. The Clerk read as follows: There was no objection. erans—both American and Filipino, side by Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- H. CON. RES. 415 side—gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. er, I yield myself such time as I may Whereas in 1982, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, consume. That is why I would like to thank my col- 1996, and 2000, Congress, by concurrent reso- league, Representative DARYL ISSA, for offer- lution, declared that it deplores the religious Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- ing H. Res. 622. persecution by the Government of Iran of the port of House Concurrent Resolution This important resolution, ‘‘Reaffirms, recog- Baha’i community and holds the Govern- 415, introduced by my colleague from nizes, and honors the Filipino World War II ment of Iran responsible for upholding the Illinois, Mr. KIRK. veterans for their defense of American democ- rights of all Iranian nationals, including H. Con. Res. 415 condemns the repres- members of the Baha’i Faith; sion of the Iranian Baha’i community racy and important contribution to the vic- Whereas on March 20, 2006, the United Na- and calls for their emancipation. This torious outcome of World War II.’’ tions Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Re- resolution notes the long-standing con- And while I proudly support Mr. ISSA’s ef- ligion or Belief, Ms. Asma Jahangir, revealed cern by Congress for the protection and forts here today, I must point out that there is the existence of a confidential letter dated status of religious minorities in Iran. much more work left to be accomplished in October 29, 2005, from the Chairman of the The resolution requests that the fully honoring and recognizing the sacrifices of Command Headquarters of Iran’s Armed Forces to the Ministry of Information, the President call for the Government of our brave Filipino WWII veterans. Revolutionary Guard, and the Police Force, Iran to emancipate the Baha’i commu- Sadly, Madam Speaker, as many of these stating that the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah nity and guarantee them basic free- veterans enter the sunset of their years, Amer- Khamenei, had instructed the Command doms in accordance with international ica has yet to fully extend health and survivor Headquarters to identify members of the and human rights standards and obli- benefits to them and to their spouses. Baha’i Faith in Iran and monitor their ac- gations. It emphasizes that Iran’s Filipino veterans did not abandon America tivities; treatment of religious minorities and Whereas the United Nations Special human rights practices are a signifi- in her hour of need. Nor should we abandon Rapporteur expressed ‘‘grave concern and ap- them in theirs. prehension’’ about the implications of this cant consideration for the U.S. in for- Congress must pass legislation to correct letter for the safety of the Baha’i commu- mulating our policy toward the Iranian this inequity immediately. Several bills that nity; regime. The Baha’i faith originated in Iran more fully honor the sacrifices of these brave Whereas in 2005 the Iranian Government during the 19th century, and their com- veterans, including, H.R. 302, the Filipino Eq- initiated a new wave of assaults, homes raids, harassment, and detentions against munity is one of the largest minorities uity Act, introduced by my colleague and fel- Baha’is, and in December 2005, Mr. in religion in Iran. The current govern- low Californian BOB FILNER, are pending be- Zabihullah Mahrami died after 10 years of ment recognizes them as not in true fore this House. imprisonment on charges of apostasy due to keeping with the faith of the Iranian H.R. 302 would restore all benefits promised his membership in the Baha’i Faith; and regime. They are not allowed to prac- to Filipino veterans. I call on the leadership of Whereas beginning in October 2005, an anti- tice their faith, and they are further Baha’i campaign has been conducted in the this House to bring H.R. 302 to the floor for a undermined by their inability to main- full vote before we adjourn this fall. state-sponsored Kayhan newspaper and in broadcast media: Now, therefore, be it tain contact with Baha’is living The words of this resolution are well de- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the abroad. served and welcomed by all who honor the Senate concurring), That Congress— Baha’is are discriminated against in sacrifices by Filipino veterans of WWII. But it (1) condemns the Government of Iran for nearly every sector of Iranian society. is time we match our words with action. the October 29, 2005 letter, calls on the Gov- In October of 2005, the text of a secret Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I have ernment of Iran to immediately cease such Iranian Government document calling activities and all activities aimed at the reno further requests for time, and I for the identity and monitoring of all pression of the Iranian Baha’i community, Baha’is living in Iran became public. yield back the balance of my time. and continues to hold the Government of According to Human Rights Watch, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- Iran responsible for upholding all the rights Madam Speaker, the anti-Baha’i letter er, I also have no other requests for of its nationals, including members of the came amid a campaign in the state-run time, and I yield back the balance of Baha’i community; and press that began 1 year ago. my time. (2) requests the President to— (A) call for the Government of Iran to Madam Speaker, I recommend that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The emancipate the Baha’i community by grant- all interested parties who want to question is on the motion offered by ing those rights guaranteed by the Universal learn more about the plight of religious the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Declaration of Human Rights and other minorities in Iran read the recently re- ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend international covenants on human rights; leased ‘‘International Religious Free- the rules and agree to the resolution, (B) emphasize that the United States re- dom Report’’ published by our Depart- H. Res. 622, as amended. gards the human rights practices of the Gov- ment of State. This report reaffirms ernment of Iran, including its treatment of The question was taken. the Baha’i community and other religious the brutal and oppressive nature of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the minorities, as a significant factor in the for- regime in Tehran. The persecution of opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of eign policy of the United States Government the Iranian Baha’is is but one grim ex- those present have voted in the affirm- regarding Iran; and ample in point. ative. (C) initiate an active and consistent dia- Madam Speaker, as a cosponsor of logue with other governments and the Euro- this resolution, I strongly support the Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, on pean Union in order to persuade the Govern- passage of House Concurrent Resolu- that I demand the yeas and nays. ment of Iran to rectify its human rights tion 415, and I ask my colleagues to The yeas and nays were ordered. practices. vote ‘‘yes.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from ance of my time. Chair’s prior announcement, further Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I proceedings on this question will be gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- yield myself such time as I may con- postponed. TOS) each will control 20 minutes. sume.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:43 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.025 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6679 Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- these policies. We cannot stand by Government officials against Baha’is in port of this resolution. First, I would quietly as another pogrom against the Iran. The report says that, ‘‘In the past like to congratulate my good friend Baha’is is quietly being prepared by year, dozens of Baha’is were arrested, and colleague, Congressman MARK the bigoted regime of Iran. We and the detained, interrogated and subse- KIRK, for his leadership and strong international community must put quently released after, in some cases, voice in the defense of Baha’i commu- Iran on notice that such action is ut- weeks or months in detention. Charges nities all over the world. I am proud to terly intolerable. typically ranged from ‘causing anxiety be the original Democratic cosponsor Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colin the minds of the public and of offi- of this important resolution. leagues to support this important cials’ or ‘spreading propaganda against The Baha’is are Iran’s largest reli- resolution. the regime.’’’ gious minority, but because the Baha’i Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Clearly detentions based on claims of faith is not one of the four religions ance of my time. causing anxiety or spreading propa- recognized by the Iran Constitution, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- ganda show a growing weakness in the Baha’i do not have rights under Iranian er, I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to Iranian regime. law. Iranian courts have ruled that the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. KIRK), That Congress is considering this res- people who injure or kill Baha’is are the sponsor and author of this resolu- olution today is particularly signifi- not liable for damages because the Ba- tion. cant. The Iranian President Mahmoud ha’is are ‘‘unprotected infidels.’’ The Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, I thank Ahmadinejad will address the United absurdity of the statement that they the gentlewoman for yielding. Nations General Assembly today to are ‘‘unprotected infidels’’ says a great Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- call for all developing countries to join deal about this regime. port of this resolution, which con- him in confronting the West. It is in- Congress has long recognized the demns the Government of Iran’s repres- cumbent on Congress to reveal the real plight of this suffering community. sion of the Baha’i community. I would truth about this Iranian leader. We Since 1982, we have passed eight resolu- like to thank my very good friend, must demonstrate to the international tions condemning the treatment of the Congressman TOM LANTOS, for joining community that while Iran’s President Baha’i in Iran. On March 28 of this me as the Democratic cosponsor of this has become a ruthless dictator who es- year, the White House expressed con- important human rights resolution. pouses hatred, discrimination and tyr- cern for a worsening situation of the The North American Baha’i Temple anny, the United States is standing for Baha’i in Iran and called on the Gov- is located in Wilmette, Illinois, inside liberty and toleration and human ernment of Iran to respect the religious my congressional district. It is a mag- rights and freedom, especially for Ba- freedom of its minorities. nificent house of worship, gracing Lake ha’is in Iran. Madam Speaker, the situation of the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Michigan’s shoreline. Baha’i in Iran has deteriorated dra- support this resolution, and I would The Baha’i faith, founded nearly 150 matically over the past year with an like to thank our ranking member Con- years ago on principles of peace and increase in arbitrary arrests, raids on gressman LANTOS for his friendship and tolerance, is one of the fastest growing private homes and imprisonments, a support on this measure, a tireless ad- religions in the world. Yet since the defamation campaign in the govern- vocate, a Holocaust survivor, a man Iranian revolution of 1979, the Govern- ment-sponsored press and the contin- who knows when the authorities call ued denial of access to higher edu- ment of Iran has intensified a delib- for the names and addresses of a par- cation to young men and women of the erate campaign of discrimination, har- ticular minority what the next step is. Baha’i faith. assment, detention, arrest and impris- We have seen this before, and I want Iran must grant the Baha’i their full onment against the 300,000 members of to particularly thank Chairman HYDE human rights, as this resolution makes the Iranian Baha’i community. and Chairwoman ROS-LEHTINEN for crystal clear. Our resolution calls on b 1545 their strong support, upon whom this the Government of Iran simply to The plight of the Iranian Baha’is has resolution would not be coming to the grant Baha’i the rights guaranteed by significantly deteriorated during the floor on this crucial day in which the international law. Iran, Madam Speak- last year. On March 20 of this year, the Iranian dictator speaks before the er, is a signatory to the International United Nations Special Rapporteur on United Nations. Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Finally, I would also like to thank Freedom of Religion or Belief revealed and several other human rights trea- Kit Bigelow and Aaron Emmel from the existence of a confidential letter by ties, but it is obvious that Tehran has the National Spiritual Assembly of the the chairman of the Command Head- no more intention of observing the re- Baha’is of the United States for their quarters of Iran’s armed services to quirements of these agreements than it dedication to their afflicted coreligion- Iran’s intelligence services, military does the nuclear agreements it has ists inside Iran. and police. In this letter, the Supreme signed. Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I The international community must Leader Ayatollah Khomeini instructed would like to thank my good friend not be mocked. It must hold Iran to Command Headquarters to identify all from Illinois for his most gracious those standards to which it has volun- Baha’is and collect any and all infor- comments, and I am pleased to yield as tarily committed itself. In fact, Iran’s mation on their activities and address- much time as he might consume to our contempt for basic human rights stand- es. colleague and my good friend from ards knows no bounds. Earlier this Our Anti-Defamation League re- Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). year, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cently compared this secret letter to Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I ordered the Ministry of Information, steps taken against the Jews in Europe want to thank Mr. LANTOS for his un- the Revolutionary Guard and the po- in the 1930s, and yet the secret order dying commitment to human rights. It lice force to identify Baha’is and col- has not happened in isolation. was you and Mrs. Lantos who worked lect information on their activities. Over the past 18 months, Iranian se- to see a Human Rights Caucus created, This is particularly worrisome in light curity forces have begun imprisoning and you have kept these issues in front of the Iranian Government’s view of Baha’is without charges, and Baha’i of the Congress, and I salute you for the Baha’is as non-persons. youth in Iran have been denied access that. The Anti-Defamation League has to university. I also salute my colleague Ms. ROS- called this order ‘‘reminiscent of the Further, since October of 2005, there LEHTINEN for her commitment to laws imposed on European Jews in the has been a campaign of vilification human rights. I think it is important 1930s by Nazi Germany.’’ Our resolution against Baha’is in Kayhan, the govern- that we always bring these issues be- rightly highlights this order, which ment-sponsored press. fore the House. was revealed by the U.N. Special The United States Commission on But I think it is also important to re- Rapporteur for Freedom of Religion or International Religious Freedom relate to Members of Congress the con- Belief. cently released in its 2006 annual re- text in which this resolution is occur- Madam Speaker, the U.S. Congress port citing numerous egregious human ring and to look back over the last 4 needs to speak out strongly against rights violations committed by Iranian years at a similar context.

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Since 1982, Congress has Iran for persecuting the Baha’i faith. resentatives Permanent Select Com- declared eight times that it deplores the reli- At the same time, the House has not mittee on Intelligence with respect to gious persecution of the Baha’i community in passed any resolutions condemning any misleading and false information that Iran and that we hold the government of Iran other Nation for the persecution of the was included in a staff report that is responsible for upholding the rights of all Ira- Baha’is. being circulated around Congress, and I nian nationals, especially members of the The 2006 U.S. Commission on Inter- submit it for the RECORD. Baha’i faith. It is with dismay that I state that national Religious Freedom has identi- I have a copy of a letter from myself this persecution continues unabated and that fied three nations that persecute the to CHRISTOPHER SHAYS, he is the chair- the time has come for us as a nation of con- Baha’i faith: Iran, Iraq and Egypt. I man of the Subcommittee on National scious to take action. have quotes here that I would like to Security, Emerging Threats and Inter- Since the Iranian revolution in 1979, the Ira- submit for the RECORD that establishes national Relations, which asks for an nian government has demonstrated its propen- in each case, of Iran, Egypt and Iraq, accounting by the Director of National sity to engage in systematic persecution and the objections out of the 2006 annual Intelligence, who was supposed to be discrimination of the more than 300,000 Ba- report. This 2006 annual report also charged with the responsibility of reha’is who live in Iran. Bahai’s constitute Iran’s highlights concerns with the treatment viewing this particular staff report be- largest religious minority and over the past of the Baha’i faith in China, Eritrea, fore it reached publication. I submit quarter century, more than 200 Baha’is have Laos and Belarus. this for the RECORD. been summarily executed or condemned to I think it is important to note that I have a copy of a Washington Post death. Thousands more have been impris- the Baha’i faith is one which celebrates article which characterizes the U.N. in- oned, detained, assaulted, and harassed. peace and human unity. That is why it spectors’ dispute with Iran or the U.N. On March 20, 2006, the United Nations is significant for us to always defend inspector disputing the Iran report by Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or any religion which is trying to work the House panel. Belief revealed the existence of a confidential for peace. Why am I submitting all this in the letter dated October 29, 2005, from the Chair- It is, therefore, paradoxical that this context of a resolution that has to do man of the Command Headquarters of Iran’s resolution is being offered at a time with standing up for the rights of the Armed Forces stating that the Supreme Lead- when some in the administration are Baha’i to practice their faith? Because, er, Ayatollah Khamenei, had instructed the on a path towards war against Iran. once again, the Baha’i would not want Command Headquarters to identify members I would like to submit for the this resolution to be used as part of a of the Baha’i faith in Iran and to monitor their RECORD a copy of the current issue series of steps to encourage an attack activities. The U.N. Special Rapporteur ex- from Time magazine which says: on Iran. I can state that with cer- pressed ‘‘grave concern and apprehension’’ ‘‘What Would War Look Like?’’ We are tainty, knowing the Baha’i religion as about the implications of this letter for the talking about war with Iran, and it I do, and yet we are seeing a series of safety of the Iranian Baha’i community. says, ‘‘A flurry of military maneuvers steps, covert operations affecting Iran, For years, I have been a supporter of the in the Middle East increases specula- preparation of bombing targets having democratic movement in Iran, and today more tion that conflict with Iran is no already occurred, preparations for a than ever, the people of Iran need to be sup- longer quite so unthinkable.’’ This par- naval blockade. I mean, this all points ported, empowered, and protected. In 2005, ticular article out of Time magazine is to the United States moving in a direc- the Iranian government initiated a new wave very significant. The Navy has said tion of attacking Iran. That is anti- of assaults, home raids, harassment and de- that there is a submarine, a cruiser thetical to the spirit of the Baha’i tentions of members of the Baha’i faith; 129 missile, mine sweepers and mine hunt- faith, which we are here today to stand Baha’is are currently awaiting trial for, among ers that are prepared to deploy to the up for. other things, charges of ‘‘creating anxiety in Persian Gulf. It is very serious. A naval There will be other resolutions that the minds of the public and those of the Ira- blockade of Iran would be an act of will relate to Iran which will be on the nian officials.’’ I find this simply unacceptable war, and if we started with that, Iran floor of the House this afternoon, and I and call on my colleagues to condemn this would surely escalate. expect to be speaking to those as well. form of religious repression. There have been independent reports I want to say that, as the Speaker The only effective way to achieve lasting published in the New Yorker magazine may be aware, it was 4 years ago I peace and prosperity in the region, along with and the Guardian that U.S. military warned this House that the administra- effectuating reforms in Iran’s polity, is assisting personnel have been or are already de- tion was taking steps to take this the Iranian people in general and members of ployed inside and around Iran gath- country to war against Iraq, and they the Baha’i faith in particular in their quest to ering intelligence and targeting infor- had not made their case, and we actu- achieve political, social, and religious liberty. mation, and there are reports published ally went to war against Iraq based on Every government can be judged with the in Newsweek, ABC News and GQ maga- false pretenses. way in which it treats its ethnic and religious zine that the U.S. has been planning I am once again stating to the people minorities. The current Iranian government and is now recruiting members of MEK, of this Congress that we ought to be gets a failing grade for its treatment of the a paramilitary group inside of Iran, to very careful about these series of ini- 300,000 Baha’i who live throughout the re- conduct lethal operations and desta- tiatives which this administration is gions of Iran. I hold the government of Iran re- bilizing operations inside Iran. I sub- putting forth at this time so that we sponsible for upholding the rights of the Baha’i mit articles from the New Yorker, from have to be aware that if they are mak- community and call on the government of Iran an antiwar.com Web site, from the ing a case for war based on these reso- to cease repressive activities aimed at Iran’s Weekly Standard with regard to those lutions, we should be very careful Baha’i. I consider the Iranian government’s facts. about what our intention is in passing human rights record as a significant factor in Our Director of National Intelligence these resolutions. our foreign policy towards Iran and call for has said that Iran is a long way away I want to thank the gentleman from President Bush and the leaders of nations from having a nuclear capability, 5 to California for the opportunity to point around the world to demand that the govern- 10 years, and that assumes that they out these matters relevant to Iran. ment of Iran emancipate the Baha’i community are working around the clock, some- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam by granting those rights guaranteed to them thing that has not been proffered. We Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights should keep in mind that last week, ac- Res. 415, condemning the repression of the and other international human rights cov- cording to the Washington Post, the Iranian Baha’i community and calling for the enants. U.N. inspectors are disputing an Iran emancipation of Iranian Baha’is. I urge my colleagues to support this impor- report by a House staff of the House In- I have long been an advocate of a free, tant resolution condemning the repression of telligence Committee which, according independent, and democratic Iran; an Iran that the Iranian Baha’i community and calling for to the comment to the IAEA, the Inter- does not destabilize the region, that does not the emancipation of Iranian Baha’is.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:18 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.038 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6681 Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I have (1) recognizes the centennial anniversary I reserve the balance of my time. no further requests for time. We yield of the Iranian constitution of 1906; Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise back the balance of our time. (2) is mindful of the democratic revolution in strong support of this resolution, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- of 1906 that lead to the drafting of the Ira- and I yield myself such time as I might nian constitution; and er, I also have no further requests for (3) expresses its profound hope that the consume. time, and I yield back the balance of people of Iran will once again enjoy a demo- I want to congratulate my friend and our time. cratic government in the spirit of the Ira- distinguished colleague from Iowa, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nian constitution of 1906. Congressman KING, for introducing this question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- important resolution commemorating the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Iran’s democratic revolution of 1906. I ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the want equally to congratulate my friend the rules and agree to the concurrent gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- and committee colleague, Mr. resolution, H. Con. Res. 415. TOS) each will control 20 minutes. BLUMENAUER, who introduced the reso- The question was taken. The Chair recognizes the gentle- lution on the very same topic at vir- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the woman from Florida. tually the same time. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of GENERAL LEAVE The issues raised by the King and those present have voted in the affirm- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- Blumenauer resolutions are both sim- ative. er, I ask unanimous consent that all ple and complex. On the one hand, it is Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on that I Members may have 5 legislative days important simply that we commemo- demand the yeas and nays. within which to revise and extend their rate the events of 1906, a popular upris- The yeas and nays were ordered. remarks and include extraneous mate- ing that led to the drafting of a con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- rial on the resolution under consider- stitution brimming with democratic ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ation. guarantees. Chair’s prior announcement, further The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Indeed, this was a heady time for proceedings on this question will be objection to the request of the gentle- tens of thousands of Iranian liberals, as postponed. woman from Florida? the writings of the esteemed contem- f There was no objection. porary British scholar Edward G. RECOGNIZING CENTENNIAL ANNI- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- Browne make abundantly clear. VERSARY OF IRANIAN CON- er, I yield myself such time as I may Recalling these events reminds us STITUTION OF 1906 consume. that the yearning of the people of the I rise in strong support of H. Res. 942 Middle East for democracy has a long Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- introduced by my friend, my colleague and storied history. In fact, there were er, I move to suspend the rules and Mr. KING from Iowa. H. Res. 942, other significant manifestations of agree to the resolution (H. Res. 942) Madam Speaker, recognizes the centen- democratic sentiment in the Middle recognizing the centennial anniversary nial anniversary on August 5 of the Ira- East in the late 19th and early 20th on August 5, 2006, of the Iranian con- nian Constitution of 1906. centuries including both in Egypt and stitution of 1906. in the Ottoman Empire. The Clerk read as follows: b 1600 The resolution acknowledges the At the same time, we cannot help but H. RES. 942 acknowledge that the high hopes of the Whereas in 1906, one hundred years ago, the democratic revolution of the Iranian people going back 100 years. It notes 1906 Constitutional Revolution were people of Iran rose in a peaceful democratic quickly dashed on the shoals of reac- revolution against arbitrary, despotic rulers; the democratic political system cre- Whereas the people of Iran chose to con- ated from this movement, with clearly tionary resistance, foreign inter- front these rulers with peaceful assemblies defined separation of powers. Finally, ference, and the lack of unity among of thousands of people in the public spaces of the resolution expresses the hope that the constitutionalists. Iran has gone Iran until these rulers received their de- the people of Iran will be inspired by through many permutations since 1906, mands; their democratic history and once but it has experienced very little de- Whereas these rulers bowed to the wishes mocracy. of the people on August 5, 1906, and issued a again enjoy democratic rule. You might be surprised to learn that Today’s Iran is a far cry from that decree for the convocation of a freely elected envisioned by the revolutionaries and assembly, the Majles, to write a democratic Persia was the first country in the constitution; Middle East to introduce a constitu- constitution writers of a century ago. Whereas the Iranian constitution, written tion and create a constitutional mon- The Iran of today is an authoritarian, pursuant to the decree of 1906, was a demo- archy with an elected parliament and intolerant, theocratic regime in which cratic instrument providing for— popular sovereignty in 1906. The then- ultimate authority rests with the cler- (1) the establishment of an independent ju- Shah signed the electoral law and the gy, and a minority of clergymen at diciary; that. (2) the establishment of an independent fundamental law of Persia that established an independent legislature and There are elections and there is a legislature with members directly elected by parliament in Iran, but candidates the people; an independent judiciary. (3) socio-political progress, including the While the constitutionalist move- must first be approved by an unelected separation of religion from the affairs of gov- ment was temporarily undermined in clergy. The democratic promise that ernment; and 1908 during the reign of Mohammed Ali Iranians set out for themselves in 1906 (4) the commitment of the government to Shah Qajar, it was later rescued by the remains unfulfilled, but it is not for- the territorial integrity of Iran; reign of his son. gotten. It stands as a beacon of demo- Whereas the maneuvering of the imperial The ideals of the constitutional revo- cratic hope for Iran and for others powers and a fundamentalist clergy crushed lution were abolished with the demise throughout the Middle East. the democratic aspirations represented in of the dynasty and the rise of an abso- At a time when we have committed the constitution of 1906; our resources to supporting the emer- Whereas the Iranian constitution of 1906 lute monarchy in 1925, and then with has nevertheless remained in the forefront of the Iranian revolution in 1979. gence of a liberal, tolerant Middle the aspirations of the Iranian people Madam Speaker, this resolution is an East, it is very appropriate that we re- throughout decades of a long struggle to- opportunity for the American people to call one of the earliest efforts in that wards progress, civil society, and democracy; send a positive message to the Iranian region to establish a constitutional Whereas those ideals were abolished by the people about their indigenous demo- democratic regime. And we honor those clerical-led dictatorship of the Ayatollahs in cratic tradition. We hope that this tra- Iranians who struggled for positive 1979; and dition will be an inspiration for the change. That is why I support this res- Whereas August 5, 2006, would be an appro- Iranian people as they seek to increase olution and urge all of my colleagues priate day to recognize the centennial anniversary of the Iranian constitution of 1906: their political freedoms. to do likewise. Now, therefore, be it I strongly support the passage of this I reserve the balance of my time. Resolved, That the House of Representa- resolution. I thank Mr. KING for intro- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I am so pleased tives— ducing it. to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:18 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.039 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 from Iowa (Mr. KING), the prime spon- signed a decree authorizing the cre- Members of this Assembly by popular elec- sor and author of the resolution. ation of a freely elected Majles which tion, Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- was the first task of writing a perma- THEREFORE the National Consultative tlewoman from Florida for yielding Assembly is now opened, in accordance with nent constitution. The constitution our Sacred Command; and we do define as and for her leadership on this impor- that was created was a modern rep- follows the principles and articles of the tant issue. And I also thank the gen- resentative document created upon the Constitutional Law regulating the aforesaid tleman from California (Mr. LANTOS) model of the Belgian Constitution that National Consultative Assembly, which Law for his support for this resolution and met all the requirements of the four comprises the duties and functions of the for his leadership on many of these for- demands of the revolutionary demo- above-mentioned Assembly, its limitations, eign relation issues that we have. cratic movement. and its relations with the various ministries I am very pleased to be here on the The establishment of an independent of the country. floor today, Madam Speaker, to ad- On the Constitution of the Assembly. judiciary was one. The second was es- Article 1—The national consultative as- dress this issue; and I rise in support of tablishment of an independent legisla- sembly is founded and established in accord- H. Res. 942 to recognize the 100th anni- ture, with members directly elected by ance with the Imperial edict of the four- versary of the Iranian constitutional the people. The third was a socio-polit- teenth of the Jumada al-thani, A.H. 1324 (Au- revolution. ical progress, including the separation gust 5, 1906). The current totalitarian regime of of religion from the affairs of govern- Article 2—The National Consultative As- the ayatollahs presents a threat to ment. I will repeat, the separation of sembly represents the whole of the people of world peace. It is important to recog- religion. The fourth was a commitment Iran, who (thus) participate in the economic nize that Iranian history contains and political affairs of the country. of the government to the territorial in- Article 3—The National Consultative As- within itself the evidence of internal tegrity of Iran. And in 1907, in one of sembly shall consist of the members elected representative constitutional aspira- the most unfortunate events of the Ira- in Tehran and the provinces, and shall be tions which would free the Iranian peo- nian history, Mozafareddin Shah died, held in Tehran. ple of oppressive tyranny. and with him died the full implementa- Article 4—The number of elected members In 1906, the people of Iran brought tion of the representative constitution. of the national consultative assembly has about a peaceful constitutional revolu- Nevertheless, the 1906 constitution been fixed, in accordance with the electoral tion to limit the autocratic power of a has always served as a beacon of lib- law, separately promulgated, at one hundred corrupt regime. As such, it was among and sixty-two, but in case of necessity the erty for those striving for freedom in number of the members may be increased to the most significant turning points in Iran. All people on the face of the two hundred. Iranian history; it and resulted in the Earth ought to have the right to live Article 5—The members of the national establishment of an elected par- under a constitutionally prescribed consultative assembly shall be elected for liament, the Majles, and the creation government that is representative and two whole years. This period shall begin on of a representative system of govern- responsive to the will of the people. the day when all the representatives from ment, including checks and balances The 1906 Constitution of Iran provides the provinces have arrived in Tehran. On the and the separation of powers. the people of Iran with a blueprint for conclusion of this period or two years, new While the constitution that was ulti- representatives shall be elected, but the peo- constitutional government that is a ple shall have the option of re-electing any mately drafted as a result of the revo- product of their culture and their of their former representatives whom they lution was never fully implemented in needs. It has demonstrated that Ira- wish and with whom they are satisfied. Iran, it presents the Iranian people nians could come together, using their Article 6—The members of the national with an important starting point in own resources and their own tradi- consultative assembly who have been elected their present-day struggle to overcome tions, to create a liberal representative to represent Tehran shall, as soon as they the tyranny of the ayatollahs. constitutional state. And even though meet, have the right to convene the national consultative assembly and to begin their dis- Much like the situation that we cur- a corrupt dictatorial reactionary re- rently see in Iran, before the revolu- cussions and deliberations. During the period gime has ruled in Iran since 1979, the preceding the arrival of the provincial dele- tion in 1906 Iran was ruled harshly by 1906 Iranian Constitution inspires hope gates, their decisions shall depend for their leaders who did not have to respond to for a free Iran today. validity and due execution on the majority the will of the people. As the people of Madam Speaker, I hope the recogni- (by which they are carried). Iran watched their leaders squander tion contained in this bill can help in- Article 7—On the opening of the debates, away their nation’s land and resources, spire Iranians to rise up and expel their at least two thirds of the members of the na- they were emboldened by the demo- country’s dictators. Given the current tional consultative assembly shall be cratic revolutions that were at that threat the Iranian regime poses to present, and, when the vote is taken at least time sweeping through Europe and three quarters. A majority shall be obtained global security today, the whole world only when more than half of those present in Latin American. The people of Iran saw should join in supporting and encour- the Assembly record their votes. what was happening in other countries aging the Iranian people’s fight for Article 8—The periods of session and recess and demanded similar reforms. Just as freedom and constitutional representa- of the national consultative assembly shall today’s Iranians see their needs over- tion. be determined by the assembly itself, in ac- looked in their leaders’ attempts to I ask my colleagues for support of cordance with such internal regulations as hasten the coming of a worldwide rad- this important legislation and pray for itself shall formulate. After the summer re- ical Islamic state, the destruction of the day that all of God’s children live cess, the national consultative assembly must continue open and remain in session the assets of Iran before the 1906 revo- in freedom and liberty. from the fourteenth day of the month of lution resulted in widespread poverty, DRAFT 1906 IRAN CONSTITUTION Mehr (Oct. 6th), which corresponds with the food shortages and plague, though the In the Name of God the Merciful, the For- anniversary of the opening day of the first rulers demonstrated no obligation to giving. assembly. relieve the needs of the people. WHEREAS in accordance with the Impe- Article 9—The national consultative as- After years of agitation and a num- rial edict dated the fourteenth of Jumada sembly can sit on occasions of extraordinary ber of failed attempts to bring about althani, A.H. 1324 (=August 5, 1906), a decree public holidays. representative constitutional reforms was issued for the establishment of a Na- Article 10—On the opening day of the national Consultative Assembly, to promote tional consultative assembly, an address in cooperation with Iran’s rulers, the the progress and happiness of our Kingdom shall be presented by it to His Imperial Maj- reformists chose nonviolent means to and people, strengthen the foundations of esty, and it shall afterwards have the honor establish their demands. Early in 1906, our Government and give effect to the enact- of receiving an answer from that Royal and some 16,000 Iranians gathered in the ments of the Sacred Law of His Holiness the August quarter. mosques and the public places of Prophet, Article 11—Members of the national con- Tehran, organized camps, com- AND WHEREAS, by virtue of the funda- sultative assembly, on taking their seats, missaries, and sanitation facilities and mental principle (therein laid down), we shall take and subscribe to the following have conferred on each individual of the peo- form of oath: established order; and they simply ple of our realm, for the amending and super- (Form of the Oath.) stayed there. In modern terms, it was a intending of the affairs of the common- ‘‘We the undersigned take God to witness, giant sit-in that lasted for weeks. And wealth, according to their degrees, the right and swear on the Qur’an, that, so long as the on August 5, 1906, Mozafareddin Shah to participate in choosing and appointing the rights of the national consultative assembly

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This committee must ask per- will act loyally and truthfully towards our subject to the approval of the national con- mission, and make an appointment for an just and honored sovereign, commit no trea- sultative assembly. audience with His Majesty through the Chief son in respect of either the foundations of Article 19—The national consultative as- of Protocol. (Wazir-i-Darbar). the throne or the rights of the people, and sembly has the right, after the senate has Article 31—Ministers have the right to be will consider only the advantage and well- given its approval, to demand from the min- present at the sessions of the national con- being of the people and the country of Iran.’’ isters that effect shall be given to the bills sultative assembly, to sit in the places ap- Article 12—No one, on any pretext or ex- thus approved for the reform of the finances pointed for them, and to listen to the de- cuse, shall have any right, without the and the facilitation of co-operation between bates of the assembly. If they consider it knowledge and approval of the national con- the different departments of the Government necessary, they may ask the President of the sultative assembly, to molest its members. by division of the departments and provinces assembly for permission to speak, and may Even in case of the members committing of Iran and their respective offices. give such explanations as may be necessary some crime or misdemeanor, and being ar- Article 20—The budget of each ministry for purposes of discussion and investigation. rested flagrante delicto, any punishment in- shall be concluded during the latter half of On the Presentation of Issues to the Na- flicted upon him must be with the cog- each year for the following year, and shall be tional Consultative Assembly. nizance of the national consultative assem- ready fifteen days before the festivities of Article 32—Any individual may submit in bly. Norooz. (March 21, the Iranian new year) writing to the Petition Department of the Article 13—The deliberations of the na- Article 21—Should it at any time be nec- Archives of the assembly a statement of his tional consultative assembly, in order that essary to introduce, modify or abrogate any own case, or of any criticisms or complains. effect may be given to their results, must be bylaws regulating the (functions of the) min- If the matter concerns the assembly itself, it public. According to the internal regulations istries, such change shall be made only with will give him a satisfactory answer; but if it of the assembly, journalists and spectators the approval of the national consultative as- concerns one of the ministries, it will refer it have the right to be present and listen, but sembly, irrespective of whether the necessity to that ministry, which will enquire into the not to speak. Newspapers may print and pub- for such action has been declared by the as- matter and return a sufficient answer. lish all the debates of the assembly, provided sembly or enunciated by the responsible Article 33—New laws which are needed they do not change or pervert their meaning, ministers. shall be drafted and revised in the ministries so that the public may be informed of the Article 22—Any proposal to transfer or sell which are respectively responsible, and shall subjects of discussion and the detail of what any portion of the national resources, or of then be laid before the national consultative takes place. Everyone, subject to his playing the control exercised by the government or assembly by the responsible ministers, or by due regard to the public good, may discuss the throne, or to effect any change in the the Prime Minister. After being ratified by them in the public press, so that no matter boundaries and frontiers of the kingdom, the assembly, and signed by His Majesty, may be veiled or hidden from any person. shall be subject to the approval of the na- they shall be duly put into force. Therefore all newspapers, provided that their tional consultative assembly. Article 34—The President of the national contents are not injurious to any one of the Article 23—Without the approval of the na- consultative assembly can, in case of neces- fundamental principles of the government or tional consultative assembly no concession sity, either personally, or on the demand the nation, are authorized and allowed to for the formation of any public company of often members of the assembly, hold a pri- print and publish all matters advantageous any sort shall, under any plea whatsoever be vate conference, consisting of a selected to the public interest, such as the debates of granted by the government. number of members of the national consult- the assembly, and the opinions of the people Article 24—The conclusion of treaties and ative assembly, with any minister, from on these debates. But if anyone, actuated by covenants, the granting of commercial, in- which private meeting newspaper cor- interested motives, shall print in the news- dustrial, agricultural and other concessions, respondents and spectators shall be excluded, papers or in other publications anything con- irrespective of whether they are granted to and at which other members of the assembly trary to what has been mentioned, or in- Iranian or foreign nationals, shall be subject shall not have the right to be present. The spired by slander or calumny, he will render to the approval of the national consultative result of the deliberations of such secret con- himself liable to cross-examination, judg- assembly, with the exception of treaties ference shall, however, only be confirmed ment and punishment, according to law. which, for reasons of state and the public ad- when it has been deliberated in the said con- Article 14—The national consultative as- vantage, must be kept secret. ference in presence of three quarter those se- sembly shall organize and arrange, in accord- Article 25—All government and national lected (to serve on it), and carried by a ma- ance with separate and distinct regulations loans, under whatever title, whether internal jority of votes. Should the proposition (in called the Internal Code of Rules, its own af- or external, must be contracted only with question) not be accepted in the private con- fairs, such as the election of a president, the cognizance and approval of the national ference, it shall not be brought forward in vice-presidents, secretaries, and other offi- consultative assembly. the national consultative assembly, but shall cers, the arrangements of the debates and Article 26—The construction of railroads be passed over in silence. formation of committees, etc. or chausses, at the expense of the govern- Article 35—If such private conference shall Duties of the Assembly, its Rights and its ment, or of any company, whether Iranian or have been held at the demand of the presi- Limitations. foreign, depends on the approval of the as- dent of the national consultative assembly, Article 15—The national consultative assembly. he has the right to inform the public of so sembly has the right in all matters and Article 27—Wherever the assembly ob- much of the deliberations as he shall deem issues to propose any bill which it regards as serves any defect in the laws, or any neglect expedient; but if the private conference has conducive to the well-being of the govern- in giving effect to them, it shall notify the been held at the demand of a minister, the ment and the people, after due discussion same to the minister responsible for that de- disclosure of the deliberations depends on and deliberation thereof in all sincerity and partment, who shall furnish all necessary ex- the permission of that minister. truth; and, having due regard to the major- planations. Article 36—Any minister can withdraw any ity of votes, to submit such bill, in complete Article 28—Should any minister, acting matter which he has proposed to the assem- confidence of safety and security, after it has under misapprehension, issue on the royal bly at any point in the discussion, unless his received the approval of the senate, by authority, whether in writing or verbal, or- statement has been made at the instance of means of the Prime Minister of the country, ders conflicting with one of the laws which the assembly, in which case statement has so that it may receive the Royal Approval have been enacted and have received the been made at the instance of the assembly, and be duly carried out. royal sanction, he shall admit his negligence in which case the withdrawal of the matter Article 16—All laws necessary to strength- and lack of attention, and shall, according to depends on the consent of the assembly. en the foundations of the country and throne the law, be personally responsible to His Article 37—If a bill introduced by any min- and to set in order the affairs of the realm Majesty. ister is not accepted by the national consult- and the establishment of the ministries must Article 29—Should a minister fail to give a ative assembly, it shall be returned, supple- be ratified by the national consultative as- satisfactory account of any affair conform- mented by the observations of the assembly; sembly. able to the laws which have received the and the responsible minister, after rejecting Article 17—The national consultative as- royal sanction, and should it appear in his or accepting the criticisms of the assembly, sembly shall, when occasion arises, bring for- case that a violation of such law has been can propose the aforesaid bill a second time ward such bills as shall be necessary for the committed, or that he has transgressed the to the assembly. creation, modification, completion or abro- limits imposed (on him), the assembly shall Article 38—The members of the national gation of any law, and, subject to the ratifi- demand his dismissal from His Majesty, and consultative assembly must clearly and cation by the senate, shall submit it for the should his treason be clearly established in a plainly signify their rejection or acceptance royal sanction, so that due effect may there- Court of Law, he shall not again be employed of bills, and no one has the right to persuade after be given to it. in the service of the State. or threaten them in recording their votes. Article 18—The regulation of all financial Article 30—The Assembly shall, at any The signification by the members of the as- matters, the construction and regulation of time when it considers it necessary, have the sembly of such rejection or acceptance

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The decision of pleased to yield to my good friend and voting-papers, or the like. the assembly, in respect to the above-men- On the Introduction of Bills and Other Pro- tioned proposals, shall be made known to the distinguished colleague from Ohio (Mr. posals by the Assembly. Senate, so that it in turn may communicate KUCINICH) as much time as he might Article 39—Whenever any bill is proposed its observations to the national consultative consume. by one of the members of the assembly, it assembly, but the latter, after due discus- Mr. KUCINICH. I want to thank the can only be discussed when at least fifteen sion, is free to accept or reject these observa- gentleman from California, and I ap- members of the assembly shall approve the tions of the Senate. preciate your commitment to constitu- discussion on that bill. In such case the pro- Article 47—So long as the Senate has not tional democracies. My statement here posal in question shall be forwarded in writ- been convoked, proposals shall, after being today, while I can certainly agree with ing to the President of the assembly, who approved by the national consultative as- has the right to arrange that it shall be sub- sembly, receive the Royal assent, shall then the sentiment that was expressed and jected to a preliminary investigation in a have the force of law. the spirit of this resolution with re- Committee of Enquiry. Article 48—If any proposal, after under- spect to hoping for constitutional de- Article 40—On the occasion of the discus- going debate and revision in the Senate, be mocracies, I think we need to look at sion and investigation of such bill as is men- referred by a minister to the national con- the letter of the resolution and put it tioned in Article 39, whether in the assembly sultative assembly, and be not accepted, in the context of the administration’s or in the Committee of Enquiry, notice shall such disputed proposal shall, in case of its policies. be given by the assembly to the responsible being of importance, be reconsidered by a First of all, this particular resolution minister, if any, concerning that bill, that if third assembly composed of members of the possible he himself, or, if not, his deputy, Senate and members of the national consult- expresses its profound hope that the shall be present in the assembly, so that the ative assembly elected in equal moieties by people of Iran will once again enjoy a debate may take place in the presence of one members of the two assemblies. The decision democratic government in the spirit of or other of them. The draft of the (proposed) of this (third) assembly shall be read out in the Iranian Constitution of 1906. I bill, with its additions, must be sent from the national consultative assembly. If it be would like to read from some research ten days to a month before the time (with then accepted, well. If not, a full account of that is available on the Web, Recent the exception of matters added at the last the matter shall be submitted to His Majesty Iranian History from Wikipedia. It says moment) to the responsible minister; and so and should the Royal judgment support the that: with the rise of modernization in likewise the day of its discussion must be de- view of the national consultative assembly, termined beforehand. After the bill has been it shall become effective; but if not, orders the late 19th century, desire for change discussed in the presence of the responsible will be issued for a fresh discussion and in- led to the Persian Constitutional Revo- minister, and in case it should, by a majority vestigation. If again no agreement of opinion lution of 1905 to 1911. In 1921, Reza Shah of votes, receive the approval of the assem- results, and the Senate, by a majority of two Pahlavi staged a coup against the bly, it shall be officially transmitted in writ- thirds, approves the dissolution of the na- weakened Qajar dynasty. ing to the responsible minister, so that he tional consultative assembly, this approval During World War II, Britain and the may take the necessary actions to imple- being separately affirmed by the cabinet of USSR invaded Iran from August 25 to ment it. ministers, then the Imperial decree will be September 17, 1941, to stop an axis-sup- Article 41—If the responsible minister can- issued for the dissolution of the national not, for any reason, agree with the national consultative assembly, and at the same time ported coup and secure Iran’s petro- consultative assembly about the said bill, he orders shall be given for the holding of fresh leum infrastructure. The allies of must offer his excuses to it and give it satis- elections, the people, however, have the World War II forced the Shah to abdi- faction. right to re-elect their former representa- cate, in favor of his son, Mohammad Article 42—Should the national consult- tives. Reza Pahlavi, whom they hoped would ative assembly demand explanations on any Article 49—The new representatives of be more supportive. matter from the responsible minister, the Tehran must present themselves within the In 1951, a pro-democratic nationalist, minister in question must give an answer, space of one month, and the representatives Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh, rose to which answer must not be postponed unnec- of the provinces within the space of three essarily or without plausible reason, save in months. When the representatives of the prominence in Iran. Now, Mossadegh the case of secret matters, the secrecy of Capital are present, the Assembly shall be was elected its first Prime Minister. As which for some definite period is to the ad- opened, and shall begin its labors, but they Prime Minister, Mossadegh alarmed vantage of the country and the people. In shall not discuss disputed proposals until the the West by his nationalization of an such cases, on the lapse of the definite period provincial representatives shall arrive. If, Anglo-Iranian oil company that was the responsible minister is bound to disclose after the arrival of all its members, the new later named BP, which controlled all that matter in the assembly. assembly shall by a clear majority confirm the country’s oil reserves. On the Conditions Regulating the Forma- the first decision, His Most Sacred and Impe- tion of the Senate. Britain immediately put an embargo rial Majesty shall approve that decision of on Iran. Members of British Intel- Article 43—There shall be constituted an- the national consultative assembly, and other assembly, entitled the Senate, con- shall order it to be carried into effect. ligence Service approached the United sisting of sixty members, the sessions of Article 50—In each electoral period, which States under President Eisenhower in which, after its constitution, shall be con- consists of two years, orders for the renewal 1953 to join them in Operation Ajax, a temporaneous to the sessions of the national of representatives shall not be given more coup against Mossadegh. President Ei- consultative assembly. than once. senhower agreed and authorized the Article 44—The regulations of the Senate Article 51—It is agreed that the kings of CIA to assist the BIS in overthrowing must be approved by the national consult- our successors and posterity shall regard as ative assembly. a duty of their sovereign state and an obliga- Mossadegh. The Shah at first at- Article 45—The members of this assembly tion incumbent upon them the maintenance tempted to formally dismiss shall be chosen from amongst the well-in- of these laws and principles, which we have Mossadegh, but this backfired and formed, discerning, pious and respected per- established and put into force for the Mossadegh convinced the Shah to flee sons of the realm. Thirty of them shall be strengthening of the edifice of the country, to Baghdad. nominated by His Imperial Majesty (fifteen the consolidation of the foundations of the Regardless of this setback, the covert of the people of Tehran, and fifteen of the Throne, the superintendence of the machin- people of the provinces), and thirty shall be operation soon went into full swing ery of Justice, and the tranquility of the na- conducted from the U.S. embassy in elected by the people (fifteen elected by the tion. people of Tehran, and fifteen elected by the 14 of the month of Dhu’l-Qa’da, in the year Tehran under the leadership of Kermit people of the provinces). of 1324 A.H. Roosevelt, Jr. Agents were hired to fa- Article 46—After the convocation of the (=December 30, 1906). cilitate violence, and as a result pro- Senate, all proposals must be approved by ‘‘These constitutional laws of the national tests broke out across the nation, anti- both assemblies. If those proposals shall consultative assembly and the senate, con- and pro-monarchy. Protesters violently have been originated in the Senate, or by the taining fifty-one articles, are correct. clashed in the streets leaving almost cabinet of ministers, they must first be (Dhu al-Qi’dah 14, A.H. 1324’’ amended and corrected in the Senate and ac- (=December 30, 1906). 300 dead. The operation was successful cepted by a majority of votes, and must then (Underneath the concluding words is the in triggering a coup, and within days be approved by the national consultative as- signature of the Muzaffaru’d-Din Shah, and pro-Shah tanks stormed the capital sembly. But proposals brought forward by on the back of the page are the seals of the and bombarded the Prime Minister’s

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I am saying look at all of ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 1951, Mossadegh submitted to the Ira- this in the context in which it is occur- Chair’s prior announcement, further nian mullahs his proposal to nation- ring. proceedings on this question will be alize Iran’s oil. According to the Cor- Look at Time magazine this week postponed. nell University library, the Anglo-Ira- and look at the stories that have been f nian Oil Company, most of whose stock published in The New Yorker. Watch was owned by the British Government, the development of this administration EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE had been paying Iran much less than with respect to covert activities in HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the British Government took from the Iran. THAT THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC company in taxes. Mossadegh’s nation- Madam Speaker, you might be inter- OF VIETNAM NEEDS TO DO alization bill scared the company into ested to know that our House Sub- MORE TO RESOLVE CLAIMS FOR concessions that were made too late. committee on Government Operations, CONFISCATED REAL AND PER- The Premier was committed to nation- which has jurisdiction over national se- SONAL PROPERTY alization. Much to the surprise of the curity and international relations, we Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- British, he went through with it right were supposed to have a classified er, I move to suspend the rules and down to the expulsion of British tech- briefing by the State Department and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 415) ex- nicians without whom the Iranians by the Department of Defense on this pressing the sense of the House of Rep- could not run the Abadan refinery. Re- issue on what is going on in Iran. They resentatives that the Socialist Repub- sults? The West lost the Iranian oil refused to appear. They still refuse to lic of Vietnam needs to do more to re- supply, and the Iranian Government appear. They are not accountable to solve claims for confiscated real and lost the oil payments. Congress. I am raising this issue so my When we are talking about democ- colleagues know that you have to look personal property, and for other pur- racy in Iran, Iran had a democratic at the context in which these resolu- poses, as amended. government which was overthrown be- tions are being offered. The Clerk read as follows: cause of oil. So let’s celebrate democ- Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- H. RES. 415 racy and not try to at the same time tleman from California for the oppor- Whereas during the establishment of the praise a process that resulted in an tunity to present these observations. Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a 1-party overthrow of democracy. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, I rise state ruled and controlled by the Vietnamese I think when we look at this par- in support of H. Res. 942, recognizing the Communist Party, uncompensated confisca- ticular resolution, you have to read centennial anniversary on August 5, 2006, of tion of real and personal property from Viet- these resolutions to the letter to get an namese citizens was a widespread occur- the Iranian constitution of 1906. I, too, intro- rence; idea of what is going on here. duced are solution recognizing the 100th anni- Here we are expressing the profound Whereas Article 23 of the Constitution of versary of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution the Socialist Republic of Vietnam provides hope that the people of Iran will once at the same time as Mr. KING, H. Res. 967. that ‘‘[t]he lawful property of individuals again enjoy a democratic government The Iranian Constitutional Revolution was a and organizations shall not be nationalized’’; in the spirit of the Iranian Constitu- pivotal event in Persian and Middle Eastern Whereas according to the Department of tion of 1906. They had a democratic history. In the face of a corrupt and authori- State, more work is necessary to adequately government. The U.S. helped over- tarian Qajar monarchy, and in order to defend protect property rights in Vietnam; and throw it. Persian interests against British and Russian Whereas the people of the United States are firmly committed to freedom, democ- One of the last resolutions, we talked imperialism, the Persian people rose up and about initiating an active and con- racy, and basic human rights for the citizens forced the creation of a parliament and the of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Now, sistent dialogue with other govern- adoption of a constitution containing basic ments in the European Union in order therefore, be it democratic rights for the first time in Iranian Resolved, That— to persuade the Government of Iran to history. (1) The House of Representatives— rectify its human rights practices. We In this time that the United States faces very (A) welcomes recent attempts by the Gov- should be talking to the Government of serious and difficult issues with regards to ernment of the Socialist Republic of Viet- Iran if we object to their human rights Iran, this historic event demonstrates that the nam to establish private land use rights for practices. Iranian people’s long-standing desire for its citizens, and hopes that these rights are quickly expanded to encompass all Viet- Resolution 415 says human rights democratic self-government, free from authori- will be considered a significant factor namese citizens; tarian rule or foreign interference. I believe (B) calls on the Government of the Social- in the foreign policy of the United that understanding these values common to States with regard to Iran, but we are ist Republic of Vietnam to more fully recog- the Iranian and American peoples, as well as nize its responsibility to provide equitable, not stating that with the other coun- Iran’s political history, will help us develop a prompt, and fair restitution of property that tries that have violated the human constructive policy towards Iran. It is also an was confiscated by the government; rights of their citizens. important sign of support for the Iranian peo- (C) calls on the Government of the Social- My concern is that while these reso- ple and our Iranian-American constituents. ist Republic of Vietnam to direct local offi- lutions in and of themselves may have Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, we cials, particularly in the Central Highlands elements that are salutary, at the have no additional requests for time, region, to promptly investigate and resolve same time you have to put them in the complaints about discriminatory and uncom- and I yield back the balance of my pensated confiscation of land; context of the administration’s policy, time. which is a buildup to war against Iran. (D) urges the Government of the Socialist Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- Republic of Vietnam to form a national com- That is why I am raising a note of cau- er, I also have no further requests for mission for processing restitution claims, tion here. You have to see why we have time, and I yield back the balance of and to obligate local government officials, three resolutions on the floor of the our time. bodies, and agencies to provide all necessary House dealing with Iran on the same The SPEAKER pro tempore. The documentation and cooperation to facilitate day our President is before the United question is on the motion offered by the implementation of decisions issued by Nations making a statement which the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. the national commission; and (E) strongly urges the Government of the characterizes Iran in much the same ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend way that Iraq was characterized before Socialist Republic of Vietnam— the rules and agree to the resolution, (i) to ensure that implementation of land the United Nations in another visit by H. Res. 942. use reforms by local officials does not result the President. I think we have to be The question was taken. in increased inequity in access to land, par- very cautious about the path this coun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ticularly for the poor and for those out of try is taking. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of favor with the Communist Party; and

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But we have (2) it is the sense of the House of Rep- resentatives that— We appreciate the efforts of this reso- seen it happen even more, and particu- (A) the President should specifically con- lution’s lead sponsors, the gentle- larly to religious institutions and to sider land use rights for individuals in deter- woman from California (Ms. LORETTA minorities, including the Montagnards mining whether the Socialist Republic of SANCHEZ) and the gentleman from Indi- who live up in the highlands. Vietnam is a country of particular concern ana (Mr. BURTON), and we thank Chair- It is a growing concern, and illegal for religious freedom under section man HYDE and the Committee on Inter- seizures of personal property from Vi- 402(b)(1)(A) of the International Religious national Relations for moving this res- etnamese citizens and private organiza- Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6442(b)(1)(A)); olution forward. tions just shouldn’t be happening. Even and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- (B) the President should direct the Sec- though Article 23 of the Vietnamese retary of State to include, in the Secretary ance of my time. Constitution prohibits seizure of prop- of State’s annual Country Reports on Human Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I erty without compensation, this has Rights Practices submitted to the Congress yield myself such time as I may con- not been enforced. under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the sume, and I rise in strong support of We must support the people within status of land use rights and restitution this resolution. Vietnam who continue to fight for the claims in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I first want to commend my good right to keep their land. Believe me, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- friend and fellow Californian Ms. LO- they do. They have been demonstrating ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from RETTA SANCHEZ for introducing this now for almost 6 months in front of the Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the resolution. Her leadership in Congress government buildings in Hanoi asking gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- on matters related to Vietnam is deep- for land reform, asking to get their TOS) each will control 20 minutes. ly appreciated. lands back. We need to make sure if The Chair recognizes the gentle- Since the fall of Saigon more than their lands are taken and they are not woman from Florida. three decades ago, the Vietnamese gotten back, they should at least be GENERAL LEAVE Government has confiscated private compensated correctly for having them Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- property of thousands of Vietnamese taken from them. er, I ask unanimous consent that all families. Some of these Vietnamese The government claims it is working Members may have 5 legislative days have fled abroad, while others have to improve its human rights record. in which to revise and extend their re- continued to live under the repression Well, this Congress can send a clear marks and include extraneous material of the Vietnamese Communist Party. message that we are looking at what on the resolution under consideration. Sadly, the confiscation of private they are doing, and in order to show The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there property by the Vietnamese Govern- progress in the area of human rights, objection to the request of the gentle- ment is not a matter of ancient his- we are going to evaluate it step by woman from Florida? tory. Many Vietnamese today complain step, and the first part is to end prop- There was no objection. that local authorities are confiscating erty seizures and to fairly compensate Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- their lands without compensation and the citizens and organizations whose er, I yield myself such time as I may due process, and that these land has been unfairly taken. consume. confiscations are being carried out in a Congress must be clear with the Gov- House Resolution 415 expresses the singularly discriminatory fashion. ernment of Vietnam that promises sense of the House that the Socialist The Montagnards in Vietnam’s Cen- alone are not satisfactory, and that im- Republic of Vietnam needs to do more tral Highlands, many of whom are plementation and enforcement are the to resolve claims for confiscated real Christians, have been particularly sub- real measures of this progress. As the and personal property. This resolution jected to land confiscations. Many President prepares to go to Vietnam, notes the widespread confiscation of Christian Montagnards have lost access and as Vietnam is looking at entrance real and personal property that oc- to their ancestral lands, and they have into WTO, and as we are looking at curred during the establishment of the been severely marginalized in an eco- normal trade relations with Vietnam, I Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a one- nomic sense. In some cases, confiscated think it is incredibly important for party state ruled by the Vietnamese Montagnard land has been turned over this Congress to remember how impor- Communist Party. to Vietnamese from lowland areas. tant human rights are here in the Many individuals and entities, in- Madam Speaker, the Vietnamese United States and for every citizen of cluding the Catholic Church and the Government has recently made efforts the world. United Buddhist Church of Vietnam, to improve its land reform policies. It I urge my colleagues to support the still have not been adequately com- is imperative that the government uses people of Vietnam and to send a clear pensated for those extensive takings. this process to end discriminatory land message to the Government of Vietnam Unfortunately, property confiscation seizures and to ensure that everyone by voting for this resolution today. is not just a thing of the past. Earlier receives adequate compensation for Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- this year, the State Department noted their property. er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentle- reports that Vietnamese officials had I urge all of my colleagues to support woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). forced some ethnic minority Protes- this resolution. (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked tants to leave their homes without ade- Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to and was given permission to revise and quate compensation, and that land was the author of this important resolu- extend her remarks.) seized from other minorities and given tion, my good friend from California Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam to state-owned coffee and rubber plan- (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ). Speaker, I rise to support the effort, tations. These events underscore the Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- the legislation and the work of Con- continuing need for equitable restitu- fornia. Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. gresswoman SANCHEZ, who has worked tion and better protection of property LANTOS for yielding me this time. on these issues for a very long time. I rights in Vietnam. I would also like to thank my origi- also thank the ranking member Mr. House Resolution 415 urges the Viet- nal cosponsor, the gentleman from In- LANTOS and the manager Ms. ROS- namese Government to investigate diana (Mr. BURTON), and Chairman LEHTINEN for their leadership on these confiscation complaints and to provide HYDE, and all of the members of the issues. restitution. It also expresses the sense Committee on International Relations It is interesting that now, with most of the House that our President should who thought this was an important res- of the world’s leaders at the United Na- consider land rights issues in deter- olution and who helped me bring it to tions, you would almost hope that they mining whether Vietnam is a country the floor. would accomplish something. Certainly of particular concern for religious free- I introduced H. Res. 415 in June 2005 that would mean to many of the na- dom under the International Religious because we began to see a very big pat- tions that would be appearing there

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The After the Vietnam War, we remain and other notables, including American busi- question is on the motion offered by ness, labor, faith, and civic leaders, to join with a divided Vietnam, the North and the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. South Vietnam; but over the years, the President in promoting appropriate ac- ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend tivities for Americans and in extending ap- this Congress and these administra- the rules and agree to the resolution, propriate greetings from the families of tions have moved more closely to try H. Res. 415, as amended. America to families in the rest of the world. to develop alliances with the United The question was taken; and (two- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- States and North and South Vietnam, thirds having voted in favor thereof) ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from under the argument that engagement the rules were suspended and the reso- Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the is responsible and it helps to promote democracy. lution, as amended, was agreed to. gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- I would say that many of the Viet- A motion to reconsider was laid on TOS) each will control 20 minutes. namese in the Vietnamese community the table. The Chair recognizes the gentle- of the United States know that that is f woman from Florida. GENERAL LEAVE still a difficult road. Many are still REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO fighting for family reunification, for ISSUE A PROCLAMATION CALL- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- the right to visit their families, or the ING FOR OBSERVANCE OF GLOB- er, I ask unanimous consent that all right for their families to be reunited AL FAMILY DAY, ONE DAY OF Members may have 5 legislative days with them. Even though we move clos- PEACE AND SHARING to revise and extend their remarks on er and closer to trade relationships, we the resolution under consideration and still have harsh conditions in the So- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- to include extraneous material. cialist Republic of Vietnam, and that er, I move to suspend the rules and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there has to do with the ongoing fight for agree to the resolution (H. Con. Res. objection to the request of the gentle- confiscated and personal property that 317) requesting the President to issue a woman from Florida? has not been returned. proclamation annually calling upon There was no objection. Unfortunately, as the one-party sys- the people of the United States to ob- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- tem was established under the Viet- serve Global Family Day, One Day of er, I yield myself such time as I may namese Communist Party, uncompen- Peace and Sharing, and for other pur- consume. sated confiscation of real and personal poses, as amended. I rise in support of House Con. Res. property from Vietnamese citizens was The Clerk read as follows: 317, requesting the President to issue a widespread and there was no solution. H. CON. RES. 317 proclamation setting aside a day dedi- Unfortunately, under this government Whereas, in the year 2005, the people of the cated to eradicating violence and es- the confiscation of land as a tool of re- world suffered many calamitous events, in- tablishing greater trust among peace- pression against certain ethnic minori- cluding devastation from tsunami, terror at- loving nations and families every- ties continued, and it continues even tacks, war, famine, genocide, hurricanes, where. today. Article 23 of the Constitution of earthquakes, political and religious conflict, This resolution has a distinguished the Socialist Republic of Vietnam pro- disease, poverty, and rioting, all necessi- history, Madam Speaker. In the year vides that the lawful property of indi- tating global cooperation, compassion, and 2000, Congress unanimously agreed to a unity previously unprecedented among dividuals and organizations shall not be verse cultures, faiths, and economic classes; similar resolution. The previous legis- nationalized. Whereas grave global challenges in the lation, authored by the late Senator So I rise today to ask that more at- year 2006 may require cooperation and inno- Paul Wellstone from Minnesota, ex- tention be given to the providing of vative problem-solving among citizens and pressed the sense of Congress that a this property back to the rightful own- nations on an even greater scale; day of peace and sharing should be es- ers and that the government is asked Whereas, on December 15, 2000, Congress tablished at the beginning of each year. by the world community to establish a adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 138, This day would encourage people private land use right for some of its expressing the sense of Congress that the around the world to gather with fam- citizens and also to establish a way to President of the United States should issue a proclamation each year calling upon the peo- ily, their faith community, and neigh- return this property. We, likewise, be- bors to share a meal and to pledge to lieve that this government should re- ple of the United States and interested organizations to observe an international day of work for peace in the new year. It move itself from engaging in repressive peace and sharing at the beginning of each called upon Americans to match or procedures that do not allow the right year; multiply the cost of that year’s meal of private property ownership to exist Whereas, in 2001, the United Nations Gen- with a contribution to fight hunger. in North Vietnam. We believe it is very eral Assembly adopted Resolution 56/2, which In the following year, 2001, the important for tools to be put in place invited ‘‘Member States, intergovernmental United Nations General Assembly so that the rights of the people can be and non-governmental organizations and all adopted a resolution asking the global restored. the peoples of the world to celebrate One I hope in this time that the United Day in Peace, 1 January 2002, and every year community to set aside the first day of Nations is gathered that issues dealing thereafter’’; the year to recognize the importance of with individual rights of citizens and Whereas many foreign heads of state have international unity, peace, and shar- countries that are still repressive be- recognized the importance of establishing ing. Global Family Day, a special day of inter- Today, Madam Speaker, we are con- come high on their agenda. We need to national unity, peace, and sharing, on the discuss Sudan. We need to discuss the sidering House Concurrent Resolution first day of each year; and 317, sponsored by my colleague Con- rights of the people in Iran, and, cer- Whereas family is the basic structure of gressman CONYERS, recognizing that in tainly, Vietnam is one in particular. humanity, thus, we must all look to the sta- So I join in support of H. Res. 415 and bility and love within our individual families order to implement these resolutions ask this Congress to support a strong to create stability in the global community: calling for peace and the alleviation of statement being made to North Viet- Now, therefore, be it worldwide suffering, we must rely nam about the rights of its people and Resolved by the House of Representatives (the heavily on the family. It is the family the right for the return of private and Senate concurring), That Congress urgently that is the basic unit of a civil society. personal property. This is a time that requests the following: The family is where our values are (1) That the President issue a proclamation learned and carried out. Stability and the statement should be made, but annually calling upon the people of the more importantly, this is a time for ac- United States to observe Global Family Day, peace in the global community can tion. One Day of Peace and Sharing, a day which only be accomplished one family at a Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I have is dedicated— time. no further requests for time, and I (A) to eradicating violence, hunger, pov- A special day where families world- yield back the balance of my time. erty, and suffering; and wide can sit down to a meal and pledge

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Most of all, let yield myself such time as I may con- and budgets, economic considerations, me offer my great appreciation for sume. and international issues. Congressman CONYERS and his service Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- But there is one matter which we can and his commitment and years of port of this resolution. come together on, and this is House working on human rights and justice I would first like to commend my Concurrent Resolution 317 that calls issues in the United States and his col- good friend and distinguished col- upon the President to issue an annual laboration on this legislation. I thank league, the ranking member of our Ju- proclamation calling upon the Nation’s him for allowing me to be an original diciary Committee, JOHN CONYERS, for citizens to observe Global Family Day. cosponsor for something as instructive introducing this resolution and for ad- It has been done before in the year 2000, and as insightful as this legislation is. vocating on behalf of Global Family and we are so pleased that it is being I am delighted to be joined with a num- Day for many years. I would also like done today. ber of cosponsors now, Mr. KUCINICH as to thank Chairman HYDE for allowing I would remind you that in 2001 fol- well. this resolution to move to the floor. lowing the tragedy of 9/11, the United And I rise today to applaud the con- Madam Speaker, this resolution is Nations General Assembly took the cept, but also to say how vital and how very simple and very important. It pro- same action. In more than 20 nations important this idea is. We celebrate vides that the Nation should set aside around the globe, the leaders of those Thanksgiving and holidays around the time dedicated to eradicating violence, countries have personally endorsed this Christmastime. Many of the different hunger, and poverty, and to estab- initiative. And here in the Nation’s faiths call that timeframe in their own lishing greater trust and fellowship capital, Mayor Anthony Williams pro- faith a name. We have commemora- among peace-loving nations and fami- claimed just 2 months ago that Janu- tions around the birth of Christ for lies everywhere. ary 1, 2007, would be a day for all Wash- Christians, and other faiths have their As we commemorate the lives lost in ingtonians to become peacemakers in commemorations. We are eager to pro- the tragedy that occurred on Sep- whatever capacity that they can. mote peace, as I am an original cospon- tember 11, 5 years ago, it is particu- Frequently, this took the role of peo- sor of the Department of Peace, offered larly fitting that the President des- ple breaking bread with someone, some by my good friend from Ohio, Mr. ignate a day for eradicating violence family of another faith, of another KUCINICH. But I do not know if we real- and embracing our common humanity. community, and the idea was to get to ize how crucial it is in this day and Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- know one another better. It provides a time to have a Global Family Day, One leagues to support this resolution. way of saying to the world that we un- Day of Peace and Sharing. derstand that it is the individuals, the Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- b 1645 ance of my time. 6.6 billion people on this planet, inter- acting with one another that will allow Maybe if you would take a journey Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- with me back to New Orleans, reminis- er, I reserve the balance of my time. this to happen. So I thank the tireless advocates who cing and remembering the horrificness Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am of Hurricane Katrina and the time we very pleased to yield such time as he have worked on this matter across the years. Organizationally, they include spent just a few weeks ago, some 28 may consume to the author of this res- Democratic Members who traveled olution, my good friend and distin- the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Life Institute, the National Associa- throughout the gulf region. We really guished colleague from Michigan, Con- tion of Former Foster Care Children of went to see the improvement, to be gressman CONYERS. able to shake hands and to see where Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I America, the Global Family Day Foun- dation; but, of course, it is the founder people had moved from the devastation rise absolutely overjoyed at the action of 2005. But yet we found ongoing dev- that has been taken by the Committee of this idea that came to us in the Con- gress years ago with young children astation. on International Relations. I begin by We bent down and we offered prayers commending the distinguished chair- who wanted to start doing something along with the former Senator from as well as action. And it made me man, HENRY HYDE, a current member think more and more that we needed to of the House Judiciary Committee, Minnesota, and that is Ms. Linda Gro- ver, whose dedication and commitment be able to come together as families to where he was once chairman; my dear address the question of hurricanes and friend from Florida, Subcommittee has inspired all of us to this unique, creative way to bring us all a little earthquakes, famine and genocide. Be- Chairwoman ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN; closer together. cause right here in the United States and, of course, the esteemed TOM LAN- Again, my thanks to the floor leaders in the gulf region, there are still people TOS, the ranking member of the com- that have managed this. who are homeless, not because they are mittee. Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, will not Americans who have contributed to Ladies and gentlemen, I cannot tell the gentleman yield? this country, and veterans and people you how thrilled I am to see a resolu- Mr. CONYERS. I yield to the gen- who have built their homes and raised tion come back to the floor for the ob- tleman from Ohio. their families, but because this govern- servance of Global Family Day, One Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I ment has failed to provide them with Day of Peace and Sharing. It has a long want to thank the gentleman for his the resources necessary to go back to history that the gentlewoman from work on this resolution, and I ask the their homes, private insurance compa- Florida remembers all the way back to gentleman with his consent that I nies have not been able to provide the late Senator Paul Wellstone. And I could be added as an original cospon- them with relief to build their homes. join all of you as we in the Congress sor. So this day is a broader concept of continue to search for a way to find Mr. CONYERS. Yes. I thought that being able to bring us together, not to peace in Iraq and Afghanistan, in every he was, but if he wasn’t, he is now. forget those who are now hopeless corner of the world. Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Madam sometimes and helpless, but to be able There are widely divergent views Speaker, I reserve the balance of my to say that we want to reunite fami- about how we arrive at peace; but most time. lies. of all, we are deeply concerned about Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I am Then I want you to think of the child the subject. We have families, constitu- pleased to yield 41⁄2 minutes to my soldiers around the world. I thought ents, individuals who are longing for friend and colleague from Texas, SHEI- maybe we had extinguished that. I of- peace in the world and an end to the LA JACKSON-LEE. fered legislation early in my career

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Children who are barely 8 remain hopeful, to weather the stormy seas, to ality, for understanding, for peace-giv- years old, 7 years old, 12 years old have look for peace in the midst of the tempest. ing, for peace-sharing. We have this ca- their limbs eliminated because they We need a Global Family Day, because we pacity. are now in guerilla warfare. We need are indeed in the midst of a troubling time. In We showed it last week when we this Global Family Day, One Day of the United States alone, there is plenty to re- came together on a resolution honoring Peace and Sharing. mind of us of the urgency of fighting many of the Dalai Lama with a Congressional Then, of course, the crisis in Sudan. our social maladies. Gold Medal. I want to thank Mr. LAN- I am asking the President, as he inter- In 2000, 16.2 percent of persons in the TOS for giving me the opportunity. Be- acts with, again, the nation of families, United States under the age of 18 were con- cause of you, I had the chance to meet to demand that the President of Sudan sidered poor. the Dalai Lama years ago. step aside to allow the African Union In that same year, 11.7 million American We have this capacity in this Con- peace keepers to enter into their terri- children younger than 18 lived below the pov- gress to bring our aspirations to the tory, to prevent the famine, the geno- erty line. highest level possible and in that way cide, the brutality, the violence, the vi- One out of every six American children connect with the whole world. Because olence against women. (16.3 percent) was poor in 2001. More specifi- what this talks about is one day For those of us who have been in the cally, 30.2 percent of African-American chil- around the world for peace and sharing. Sudan, who have been in Chad where dren, 28 percent of Hispanic children, 11.5 So we at this moment unite with a the refugees are, the stories are hor- percent of Asian and Pacific Islander children, family of humanity. We at this mo- rific. If you sit down on the dirt floor and 9.5 percent of Non-Hispanic White chil- ment stand strong on principles of as I have done with the women of dren were poor. human unity. We can do that in this Sudan to tell you about how they are 1 in 1.056 children will be killed by guns be- moment, and we can do it for many raped continuously when they simply fore the age of 20. other moments as well. go out to get wood, in order to provide Children make up 12 percent of all crime Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I fire in order to survive. This is a time victims reported to the police, including 71 thank my friend for his heartfelt and now that the United Nations when the percent of all sex crimes and 38 percent of all warm words. I yield 2 minutes to my President can demand, along with the kidnapping victims. distinguished colleague and very good General Assembly and the U.N. Secu- Participation in the observance of Global friend from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). rity Council for the Sudan to step aside Family Day is an important gesture of com- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- and the world family to condemn them. passion. When we recognize Global Family er, I want to thank the gentleman from And so this Global Family Day, One Day, we support the idea of peace over war. California for yielding me time. Day of Peace and Sharing that the When we recognize Global Family Day, we Madam Speaker, I am pleased to join President should call for the United support the fight against poverty. When we with all of those who have expressed an States, should be that we pray for the recognize Global Family Day, we support interest and a concern in this resolu- peace and human rights of the people world unity over ill-motivated antagonism. tion. I rise because I firmly move that of Iran, for the troops to come home so As the leader of the free world, the United we have the capacity to go far beyond that they can be redeployed out of States must foster a sense of empathy, com- where we are. Iraq, and that the Iraqi Government passion, and brotherhood. We must join our As a matter of fact, I recall John can take their rightful place of leader- bothers and sisters around the world to build Kennedy once saying that peace is not ship. found only in treaties, covenants and We pray for those in the gulf region hope at a time of doubt, to spread love and charters, but in the hearts of men. who are now suffering. This resolution unity in a time of hate and division. I suspect that if he were alive today, is so crucial, so vital, so important, be- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- he would say in the hearts of men and cause it is a day of action, because it is tion requesting the President to issue a procla- of women. I happen to believe that we calling for action. All of us who are mation annually calling upon the people of the learn what we live, and that if we ac- comfortable in our homes right now United States to observe Global Family Day, need to be aware that the world is in One Day of Peace and Sharing, and other tively pursue the concepts of peace trouble. purposes. that we find different ways to handle But the United States, taking the Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Madam conflict resolution. high moral ground, has the oppor- Speaker, I reserve the balance of my I know that there are people who tunity, based upon this wonderful reso- time. would say, what is the point in talking lution, to be instructive and to gather Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I about this? Well, I will tell you the its people around to ask for the free- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from point. And I want to commend the gen- dom and peace and justice of the people Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). tleman from Michigan, because I rein Sudan, freedom and human rights, Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I member reading a book that said, in and a new day in Iran and a standing want to thank the gentleman from the beginning was the word. And, of down of any military violence by the California for this opportunity to ad- course, the words go forth. And people United States against Iran. dress this resolution, which calls upon internalize those words. So I am And, as well, the redeployment of our the people of the United States to ob- pleased to join all of those who have troops out of Iraq, and the governance serve Global Family Day, One Day of spoken on this issue today. I do believe of the people of Iraq so that we can Peace and Sharing. that peace is possible. promote this Global Day of Peace and The prayer of Saint Francis begins Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I Sharing. with these words: make me a channel want to thank all of my colleagues for Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of of our peace. And the gentleman from their very significant statements. We H. Con. Res. 317: Requesting the President to San Francisco, certainly throughout have no additional requests for time, issue a proclamation annually calling upon the his career and here again today, af- and I yield back the balance of our people of the United States to observe Global firms his work for peace. I want to join time. Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing, with him and the prime sponsor, Mr. Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Madam and for other purposes. CONYERS, in requesting the President Speaker, I yield back the balance of Global Family Day originated from One Day to issue this annual proclamation. my time. Holiday, a day of peace and sharing together This is an important moment when The SPEAKER pro tempore. The around the world, and is the first major shared we can unite as a Congress to stand for question is on the motion offered by global event to annually celebrate the entire peace. Because if we can do that for the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. human family, its achievements, and its aspi- one moment, and we can advocate that ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend rations. it be done for a day, we know that we the rules and agree to the concurrent

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Since the Khomeini revolution current resolution, as amended, was Report on International Religious Freedom in 1979, Iran has been ruled by a string agreed to. document the human rights abuses by the of tyrants who use religion and politics A motion to reconsider was laid on Government of Iran and list Iran as a ‘‘Coun- as an excuse to persecute their own the table. try of Particular Concern’’: Now, therefore, people. f be it Religious, ethnic, and gender dis- Resolved, That the House of Representa- crimination are practiced every day by CONDEMNING HUMAN RIGHTS tives— the Iranian judicial courts and the ABUSES BY THE GOVERNMENT (1) condemns the human rights abuses per- clerics who run them. People or groups OF IRAN AND EXPRESSING SOLI- petrated by the Government of the Islamic critical to their government are given DARITY WITH THE IRANIAN PEO- Republic of Iran and strongly urges the international community to bring pressure few rights under the law and no rights PLE on Iran to halt discrimination and violence in practice. Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Madam toward its citizens, in particular women, re- The Government of Iran practices Speaker, I move to suspend the rules ligious and ethnic minorities, and vocal op- discrimination against its own people and agree to the resolution (H. Res. ponents of the regime; by denial of access to education and (2) urges the Government of the United 976) condemning human rights abuses employment, seizure of private prop- by the Government of the Islamic Re- States to continue to pressure the Govern- ment of Iran into making measurable im- erty, violent suppression of peaceful public of Iran and expressing solidarity provements in the human rights situation protest and freedom of assembly, arbi- with the Iranian people. for the Iranian people; and trary arrest and detention, physical The Clerk read as follows: (3) expresses its unity with all Iranian peo- and mental torture, cruel, inhumane H. RES. 976 ple and shares their desire to see Iran be- and degrading punishment such as pub- Whereas the Government of the Islamic come a free country with transparent, demo- lic executions, hangings and stoning, Republic of Iran was elected through a con- cratic institutions and equal rights for all. and extra-judicial killings of dissidents trolled and fixed election process which does The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and ordinary citizens. not allow the Iranian people to freely elect ant to the rule, the gentleman from Iran’s clerical regime has been a se- their leaders; Texas (Mr. MCCAUL) and the gentleman rial abuser of human rights since it Whereas the Government of Iran is unac- from California (Mr. LANTOS) each will violently took over the country in 1979. countable to the will of the Iranian people; control 20 minutes. Whereas the Government of Iran is a party But it is clear that since President The Chair recognizes the gentleman Ahmadinejad took power, the abuse of to the International Covenant on Civil and from Texas. Political Rights, the International Covenant Iranian citizens has increased. Under on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and GENERAL LEAVE his rule, Iranians are tortured for sim- the International Convention on the Elimi- Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Madam ply practicing a different religion, for nation of All Forms of Racial Discrimina- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that speaking a different idea, and even for tion; all Members may have 5 legislative not supporting the extremist mullahs. Whereas the Government of Iran within days to revise and extend their re- The oppression of women under the both its legal framework and everyday prac- marks and include extraneous material tice continues to violate the civil and human Iranian regime is perhaps the most on the resolution under consideration. brutal and most offensive. Iranian rights of its citizens, in particular women, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there women are not allowed to attend uni- religious and ethnic minorities, and vocal objection to the request of the gen- opponents of the regime; versities, to hold jobs, to drive a car. Whereas the Government of Iran practices tleman from Texas? There was no objection. They are forced to cover their entire discrimination against the aforementioned bodies in public. In many cases of rape, groups through denial of access to education Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I the accused man will not face any pun- and employment, seizure of private property, ishment, and the woman in question violent suppression of peaceful protest and may consume. freedom of assembly, arbitrary arrest and de- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- will be accused of fornication, will be tention, physical and mental torture, cruel, port of freedom for the Iranian people, imprisoned, and eventually put to inhuman, and degrading punishment, such as and I want to thank Congressman death. public executions, hanging, and stoning, and CROWLEY and Congressman LANTOS for One case involved a young woman extra judicial killings of dissidents and ordi- their efforts in support of this resolu- who was deeply in love with her hus- nary citizens; tion. I want to thank Chairwoman ROS- band, and without evidence or reason, Whereas the Constitution of Iran promotes LEHTINEN for her tireless efforts to see and against the pleas of her own hus- religious intolerance and prohibits religious band, was found guilty of adultery. She freedom by endorsing one religion to the ex- Iran become a free and democratic clusion of other religious beliefs; state. was buried alive up to her chest in Whereas an unelected theocratic ruler and For nearly 30 years, Iranians have Tehran and then stoned to death. clerical elite exert control over the execu- lived under the extremist policies of re- In other cases of abuse, people have tive, legislative, and judicial branches of the ligious clerics. Their human rights vio- been arrested, beaten, and even killed Iranian Government; lations against the Iranian people defy for eating during the month of Rama- Whereas the Iranian judiciary is not inde- common belief. The Iranian people de- dan, or doing anything that the pendent and can be subject to arbitrary dis- serve, indeed desire, the opportunity to mullahs deemed inappropriate. Accord- missal by the clerics; live in a free and democratic society. ing to Iranian law, the religious police Whereas on December 16, 2005, the United This is the dream of the vast major- Nations General Assembly passed a resolu- can interrogate a suspect without a tion discussing the human rights violations ity of Iranians, and we should help lawyer present, which allows them to by the Government of Iran and insisting that them make this dream come true. It beat prisoners until they confess, most Iran eliminate in law and in practice dis- has been far too long since we have often to a crime that they did not com- crimination toward the aforementioned looked at the human rights record of mit. groups; one of the most evil regimes of the b 1700 Whereas international human rights orga- modern era. We know that Iran is the nizations have called for investigations into single largest state sponsor of ter- We must never forget these viola- violent crackdowns of peaceful protests and rorism in the world. And we know that tions when we consider Iran’s place in other human rights violations which the their leaders wish to continue inflict- the international community. Presi- Government of Iran has ignored; dent Bush has attempted to engage the Whereas Iran sent to the June 2006 inau- ing terrible pain and suffering on any gural meetings of the United Nations Human group of people who do not share their Iranian Government to end their ille- Rights Council Saeed Mortazavi, Tehran’s extremist beliefs. gal nuclear weapons program. This ef- Prosecutor General responsible for jailing However, we must also remember the fort is crucial to keeping the world safe hundreds of journalists and linked to the 2003 pain and suffering of the Iranian people from a nuclear nightmare.

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This evening the I first would like to commend my tion of the imperative of human rights President of Iran will address the world good friend and distinguished colleague globally, I have specific concerns about from the floor of the United Nations. from Texas for introducing this impor- the tenor of this resolution and its re- His pleas and support of a nuclear Iran tant resolution and for his powerful lationship to the administration’s pol- will fall on deaf ears. His continued de- and eloquent words. icy of ramping up for a war against This body has regularly condemned fiance of U.N. Security Council resolu- Iran. Iran for its nuclear program, which is tions must end, and the international Again, I want to state that this is the clearly designed to build weapons of community must begin the process of third resolution that has been brought mass destruction. We have condemned isolating the Iranian regime until true before this House this evening. You reform in that country begins. Iran for its support of terrorism and other aggressive policies. But for far have to read it in the context of admin- Human decency requires us to stand istration actions, which have been doc- unanimously against Ahmadinejad’s too long we have not adequately called attention to the broad range of horrific umented in published reports, that re- oppression of his own people. We must late to an attempt to interfere in the continue to pursue freedom for Iran human rights violations practiced by the Islamist Republic of Iran. internal affairs of Iran by sending ele- through diplomacy, but we must also ments of the Department of Defense in- not shrink from our responsibility In fact, Madam Speaker, Iran is among the world’s leading human side of Iranian territory; number two, through the option of strength. by planning a bombing, targets inside We must also pursue the policy of in- rights abusers. It is morally incumbent upon us to affirm our commitment to Iran; number three, by planning a ternal resistance and change from naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz within Iran. The policies and extremist support the victims of Iranian repres- where 40 percent of the world’s oil views of Iran’s religious mullahs are sion and to express our sympathy for flows through. not representative of the entire nation the long-denied democratic desires of the Iranian people. That is exactly We have to look at this in a broader of Iran. There are many Iranian people context of an administrative foreign who desire to be free and are willing to what this resolution does. Madam Speaker, I believe we all are policy, which is really aimed at cre- fight for it. I have met with them, and familiar with many aspects of Iranian ating not stability, but instability in we should do everything we can to for- repression. Iran today is an authori- the region. You can look at the July ward their cause. tarian, intolerant, theocratic state, 2006 Vanity Fair article, which goes Now is the time to save their coun- and the Iranians are at the mercy of a tries, for them to save their own coun- into detail about the unfortunate ad- cynical, self-indulgent clerical elite, tries, for them to save their own soci- ministration escapade of tricking up a whose extremist views do not even re- eties and for them to save their own re- case for uranium from Niger with reflect those of the majority of Iranian ligion. spect to Iraq. One of the administra- I would like to leave with a few pow- clergy. tion’s key advisers in that article basi- We all know how Iran treats religious erful stories of Iranian citizens who cally made the case for chaos, which is minorities, most infamously the were persecuted and killed at the hands an administration, I believe, policy. Baha’i, and we all know that Iran re- of their own government. The first in- Now we are looking at Iran. presses democratic dissent, cooks the Now, this resolution, 976, in the third volved an innocent Iranian girl. The re- elections to make sure that the win- ligious police will not even respect the article, expresses its unity with all the ners are theocrats unrepresentative of Iranian people, shares their desire to private boundaries of the home. A the will of the Iranian people. young girl in Tehran was arrested for see Iran become a free country with But perhaps nothing more eloquently transparent democratic institutions swimming in her home pool in a bath- expresses Iran’s cynicism about human ing suit. She was found guilty of caus- and equal rights for all. rights than Iran’s willingness to sign I pointed out earlier in debates that ing a ‘‘state of arousal’’ in a neighbor, all manner of international agreements from whose house she could be seen. Iran had a democratic government committing itself to adhere to inter- under Mossadegh; that in October of She was sentenced to 60 lashes, but she national human rights standards while, died after the 30th lash. 1951, under Mossadegh, Iran sought to in practice, scorning those very stand- nationalize its oil industry. That then Another involved an Iranian photog- ards. Presumably the Iranian regime resulted in a draft resolution sub- rapher in 2003. A single mother, she had thinks it can fool us by signing docu- mitted to the United Nations by the struggled to raise a child and to build ments. a career in exile. Her son remembers In that regard, Madam Speaker, United Kingdom, and supported by the her as a small but feisty and coura- Iran’s attitude towards its human United States and France, as depicting geous woman who loved freedom. She rights obligations and its nuclear obli- Iran then as a threat to international left her son for a business trip to Iran gations are two sides of the same coin. peace and security. and Afghanistan. She was arrested Tehran takes neither set of commit- Then we saw a coup d’etat that was while photographing a group of people ments seriously. organized by the U.S. and the U.K. Yes, inquiring about their detained loved By supporting this resolution, we we ought to stand for democracy. We ones. She was interrogated and beaten will send a skyrocket message to the ought to also stand for truth with re- for refusing to confess to being a spy. Iranian regime and to the Iranian peo- spect to the historical unfolding of She died in a military hospital in ple that we see through the regime’s what we say we stand for. Tehran as a result of her torture. veil of cynicism, that we will keep the Where does this resolution lead? Does Another case involved a 52-year-old pressure on the Iranian regime to cease it lead to a continued insistence that Iranian salesman, 1998. He believed in its repression, and that we look for- the Government of Iran restore human the Baha’i religion. In the eyes of the ward to the day when Iran will join the rights to everyone in Iran? If it does, state, this made him the apostate, a ranks of democratic, human-rights-re- wonderful. We all ought to go along member of the unprotected infidel specting, law-abiding countries. We with that. But if his resolution is just community. He, too, was arrested and will not cease to believe in the good- another brick on a path towards war, found guilty of converting a woman to will and democratic inclinations of the look out. This looks like Iraq all over his religion. He was eventually hanged vast majority of the Iranian people. again, and that is what my concern is. in a public square on July 21, 1998. Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- If this resolution sets us on a path to These are just but a few stories that leagues to support this resolution. war, how many of us in the Congress highlight the need for this important Madam Speaker, I am pleased to are prepared to see this administration resolution, and I strongly urge my col- yield to my friend from Ohio as much borrow money from China and Japan to leagues to support this resolution. time as he might consume. go to war against Iran, as they have

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:18 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.058 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 borrowed money from China and Japan than ever, the people of Iran need to be sup- The yeas and nays were ordered. to go to war against Iraq? We have to ported, empowered, and given the confidence The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- look at what we are doing here. to create for themselves a new nation. Wars ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the While this resolution, I am sure, will and appeasements are temporary actions, and Chair’s prior announcement, further pass overwhelmingly, we have to see not even close to a solution. proceedings on this question will be that circumstances are being set in The only effective way to achieve a lasting postponed. order which could lead us towards a peace and prosperity in the region is to sup- f path of war against Iran. We have to port the Iranian people, men, women and chil- ask ourselves, is that what we really dren, in their endeavors to make Iran a demo- b 1715 want? cratic state. RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING I can stand here with my colleagues Democracy is a struggle, but democracy is THE SUCCESS OF THE ADOPTION and say, absolutely, I support the reli- just. No one should experience the terror of a AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT OF 1997 gious freedom of the Baha’i. I do. Abso- government that would torture or kill its own. lutely. I support human rights for all Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, We cannot ignore a country that gleefully I move to suspend the rules and agree people in Iran, and I do. Absolutely. I thwarts international peace treaties and support democratic principles in Iran to the resolution (H. Res. 959) recog- human rights conventions. nizing and supporting the success of and every other country in the world, This bipartisan bill sends a very clear mes- and I do. the Adoption and Safe Families Act of sage that any government that oppresses its 1997 in increasing adoption and the ef- But I am not for war against Iran. I people will not be tolerated, and a smug tyr- don’t believe the American people want forts the Act has spurred including Na- anny is not acceptable. I urge my colleagues tional Adoption Day and National war against Iran. I don’t think they to support this measure. wanted war against Iraq, but they were Adoption Month, and encouraging May we all soon see peace and stability re- adoption throughout the year. dragged into it. turn to all of the Middle East. I am just offering these remarks as a The Clerk read as follows: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in cautionary note to make sure that we ES strong support of H. Res. 976, introduced by H. R . 959 have our eyes open as we walk in the my colleague, Mr. MCCAUL from Texas. Whereas since the passage of the Adoption days ahead with respect to policy and H. Res. 976, Condemns human rights and Safe Families Act of 1997, the number of Iran. Yes, we need to make sure that children adopted from foster care has in- abuses by the Government of the Islamic Re- Iran has peaceful uses of its atomic en- creased significantly, with approximately public of Iran and expresses solidarity with the ergy. We have an obligation to do that. 51,000 children adopted from foster care in But, in conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I Iranian people. fiscal year 2004 alone; maintain that we should begin first The resolution notes the injustices inflicted Whereas despite this remarkable progress, with direct negotiations with Iran. upon the people of Iran by an unaccountable approximately 118,000 children in the United government against their will. States foster care system are waiting to be Second, we should assure Iran that we adopted, and 49 percent of these children are are not going to attack it. Third, we It urges the President and the international community to increase pressure on the Iranian at least nine years old; should demand that Iran open itself up Whereas adoptive families make an impor- to inspections once again by the IAEA. government to improve its human rights situa- tant difference in the lives of the children Fourth, we need assurances, and they tion and expresses unity with the Iranian peo- they adopt by providing a stable, nurturing are fair, that Iran is not going to be de- ple. environment for those children; veloping nuclear weapons. The recent untimely deaths of two political Whereas National Adoption Day is a collec- There is a way out of this, and I am prisoners, reinforces the urgency that Iran free tive national effort to find permanent, loving hopeful that in our stand for human all prisoners of conscience. families for children in foster care; The incarceration of student and political op- Whereas both National Adoption Day and rights, we are not paradoxically begin- National Adoption Month are in November; ning a process that would deprive mil- position activists is a form of intellectual terrorism that seriously undermines indigenous Whereas the Department of Health and lions of Iranians of their human right Human Services launched a series of public to life. democratic reform. service announcements promoting the adop- I thank the gentleman from Cali- In addition, the recent decision by the Ira- tion of children eight and older in 2002; fornia for his friendship and also for his nian government to outlaw the Center for De- Whereas more than 6,000 children have willingness to see debate in this House fense of Human Rights, which was established been placed into adoptive homes since the of the people. You have always done by the first Muslim Woman Nobel Laureate, Department of Health and Human Services launched www.adoptuskids.org, a national that, Mr. LANTOS. Whether we have Shirin Ebadi, is a violation of Iran’s post revo- photo listing service for children awaiting agreed or not, you have always been lutionary constitution. Mr. Speaker, this resolution is an oppor- adoption across the United States; willing to see the debate continue. Whereas judges, attorneys, adoption pro- Mr. LANTOS. I thank my friend for tunity for the American people to convey to fessionals, child welfare agencies, and child his generous words. the Iranian people that we support their efforts advocates in 45 States and the District of Co- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, to bring freedom to their nation. lumbia participated in 227 events in conjunc- I rise today to support H. Res. 976, con- As a co-sponsor of this measure and strong tion with National Adoption Day in 2005; and demning human rights abuses by the Govern- advocate for the right of every human being— Whereas these events finalized the adop- ment of the Islamic Republic of Iran and ex- every Iranian—to live free from intimidation tions of more than 3,300 children from foster pressing solidarity with the Iranian people. and be able to exercise their fundamental care: Now, therefore, be it It is astonishing that the Iranian government rights, I ask that we render our strong support Resolved, That the House of Representa- tives— denies that there is a human rights issue in for this resolution. (1) recognizes and supports the success of the country. The Iranian government sup- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 presses expression and opinion, and per- back the balance of my time. and of the efforts it has spurred; secutes individual for peaceful expression of Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I (2) recognizes and supports the goals and their political views. Iran is constantly cited yield back the balance of my time. ideals of National Adoption Day and Na- and criticized by our Department of State, Am- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tional Adoption Month; and nesty International, and many other human GOHMERT). The question is on the mo- (3) encourages adoption throughout the rights watch groups for its human rights tion offered by the gentleman from year. record. Texas (Mr. MCCAUL) that the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I have long been an advocate of a free, suspend the rules and agree to the reso- ant to the rule, the gentleman from independent, and democratic Iran; an Iran that lution, H. Res. 976. Michigan (Mr. CAMP) and the gen- is non-threatening to its neighbors and that The question was taken. tleman from North Dakota (Mr. POM- honors its commitments in the world commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the EROY) each will control 20 minutes. nity. There is no dissent in the world commu- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of The Chair recognizes the gentleman nity about the inherent dangers of nuclear pro- those present have voted in the affirm- from Michigan. liferation in the region. ative. Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, For years, I have been a supporter of the Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on that I I yield myself such time as I may con- democratic movement in Iran, and today more demand the yeas and nays. sume.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:36 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.059 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6693 Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. I thank my colleagues who have been told in North Dakota by judges Res. 959, a resolution that recognizes helped me move this resolution for- that things were out of whack, that in the successes of the landmark Adop- ward, including Mr. HERGER, chairman this business of evaluating children in tion and Safe Families Act and honors of the Ways and Means Human Re- foster care, the best interests of the National Adoption Day and Month. I sources Subcommittee; Mr. child were being hopelessly confused was proud to introduce this resolution MCDERMOTT, the ranking member of and sometimes placed secondary to the and the Adoption and Safe Families the subcommittee; and Ms. GINNY goal of family reunification of com- Act, which we honor today. BROWN-WAITE and Mr. OBERSTAR, co- pletely dysfunctional families. The work of Congress over the past chairs of the Congressional Coalition Now, maybe Congress had a role in decade has led to dramatic improve- on Adoption Institute. I look forward its earlier legislation in giving some ments for children in the foster care to further working with my colleagues confusion out there to the social serv- system. In fact, since 1997, the number to promote adoption. ices system, but there was one thing of children adopted from foster care Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of we knew, and we knew very clearly, to has increased significantly, from 28,000 my time. a person, Republican and Democrat, in 1998 to 51,000 in 2004. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I yield and I also commend Barbara Kennelly, I have been pleased to work with my myself such time as I may consume. the lead cosponsor on the legislation, colleagues to refocus Federal child wel- Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to and that was put the best interests of fare programs, to ensure the best inter- speak in behalf of H. Res. 959. As was the children first, foremost, exclu- ests of children are first. The way to described by Congressman CAMP, the sively, only. We wanted nothing more make that happen is to place children bill recognizes National Adoption than to advance the interests of the in safe, permanent loving homes. That Month and National Adoption Day. It children. is why National Adoption Day and commemorates the success of the The legislation straightened that Month are so important. Adoption and Safe Families Act and out, and made no bones about it, and This year, National Adoption Day encourages adoption. then placed substantial expectations will take place on November 18, 2006, As Congressman CAMP noted, it is on the system with defined time limits and is designed for communities particularly timely that the House about children who had been just around the country to highlight adop- take action on this resolution today, kicked down the road without end in tions. Last year, over 227 events were the week we have heroes from around interim foster care arrangements. We held in 45 States, which finalized the the country into Washington cele- wanted them moved out of those ar- adoption of 3,300 children. brating the Angels in Adoption gala in rangements and into permanent adop- I have been honored to participate in recognition of their extraordinary com- tive status, to the extent we possibly these events the past several years. To mitment to the adopted children that could. be part of such a special occasion rein- have been brought into their families. You know, there are a lot of things forces the need for further efforts to I want to tell about the North Da- we do here, and we sure mean the best move children into adoptive homes. I kota family of Pat and Michelle Beyer. as we do them, and we don’t always would like to applaud the Department They are in town this week. They have know how they work. Well, the jury is of Health and Human Services for their quite a story, like each and every fam- in on this one, and this act has worked, efforts in this cause. In 2002, HHS ily being honored at the Angels in I think perhaps even better than I had launched a series of public service an- Adoption gala. hoped it might. nouncements promoting the adoption Pat is a North Dakota National The number of children annually of children eight and older and acti- Guardsman. He is on leave from his adopted out of the foster care system vated the Web site service in Iraq. At home, Michelle is has nearly doubled, from 27,000 in 1996 www.adoptUSkids.com. This Web site raising two naturally born children, to 52,000 in 2004. The North Dakota sit- has helped move 6,000 children into three adopted children, each of whom uation I had been worrying about, we adoptive homes. have some special needs, and this won- have gone from 41 adopted in 1996 to 128 The consideration of this resolution derful loving couple is now proceeding in 2004. We tripled. today is timely. Tomorrow, the Con- with the adoption of yet another child So, again, David Camp, as I told you gressional Coalition on Adoption Insti- with special needs. that day in debate, you have got a real tute will be holding its annual Angels Mr. Speaker, your heart goes out to fine piece of work here, and I again in Adoption awards ceremony. This people like this. They really reflect, I commend you for the leadership you event also seeks to highlight those who believe, the very best of goodwill and have played in such an important bill. have opened their hearts and their compassion in our country. I am so Another aspect of this bill, in addi- homes. proud of them. tion to the time expectation put for- The couple I nominated this year, Even as I speak about what they have ward by Congress, we actually put Pam and Randy Streu of Midland, done to make their home available to some money on the table as positive in- Michigan, have three biological chil- children and what we recognize with centives for States that really took the dren, and have opened their hearts and adopted families everywhere in terms charge to move children into perma- their home to seven adopted children of the homes they create for children, nent adoptive homes. We have paid out and almost 50 adoptive foster children the fundamental and profound truth of more than $200 million to States since placements. They deserve special rec- adoption, in my view, is that the par- that legislation. I think it has without ognition, not just for the number of ents benefit far more than they pos- question proven to be an extremely ef- children they have helped, but for help- sibly could contribute to the children. fective and cost-effective use of taxing those children that needed the I know a little bit about what I am payer dollars. It is also a reminder and most love. When others may have said talking about on this score. These are something I think we need to keep in the challenge was too great, Pam and my children, Kathryn and Scott, adopt- mind as we look at what else we can do Randy stepped in, recognizing that ed from Korea, the best thing that ever that the carrot needs to go along with each life was worth fighting for and happened to me. So I care just enor- the stick. that it was about hope and love. mously about this resolution. Another positive bill we passed in ad- I first got involved by helping fami- I also want to for a moment con- vancing legislation is moving the tax lies with their adoption proceedings in gratulate my colleague DAVE CAMP for credit for adoption expenses into law private practice as a court-appointed his role in the passage of what has been and then increasing it so it more ap- lawyer. Since that time, I felt that the a very important piece of legislation to propriately reflects expenses incurred government should do more to encour- encourage and move adoption forward. by a family in seeking to adopt. age adoption and help those in the fos- I remember very well 10 years ago I have gotten to experience the mir- ter care system. That is why it is so with C–SPAN on in my office hearing acle of adoption in my life, but I don’t important to recognize families who floor debate about a proposal that was think that in any way you have to have make extraordinary efforts to welcome precisely something that had been wor- some kind of financial status to experi- children into their family. rying me for months, because I had ence this miracle. We want everybody

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:36 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.062 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 to be able to experience this miracle, if five children will still languish in fos- policies create subsidized guardianship they want to open their homes and ter care for more than 5 years. programs and State incentives to pro- raise children in an adoptive family. So f mote permanency more broadly, be it increasing this tax credit from $5,000 to via reunification, adoption or guard- 1730 $10,000 is important. My Ways and b ianship. Means colleague, NANCY JOHNSON, has I am a board member of the Congres- Also, we must use our understanding played an important role on that one. sional Coalition on Adoption Insti- of the implementation of ASFA to Now, for all the platitudes, and they tutes, and it is a very, very worthwhile make it better. I am particularly con- were especially in commemorating the group out there to promote foster par- cerned about the over 29,000 children successes important to make, I know ents, good foster parents, as well as who have entered our child welfare sys- David doesn’t feel like we have arrived adoption. tem due to parental incarceration, and gotten the job done. I don’t either. I have two beautiful children I gave most often from nonviolent acts. The We have more to do. There are 118,000 birth to and one child that I adopted. parameters set forth by ASFA do not foster children today waiting to be She was an older, hard-to-place child, align well with those of the criminal adopted. To find a loving home for and usually in the adoption system the justice system, leading to a permanent every waiting child, we should focus older children, especially someone des- separation of many children from their more attention on recruiting adoptive ignated as hard to place, are the last parents and family. parents and on providing post-adoption ones to be adopted. I encourage my colleagues to consult services to help families with ongoing I certainly hope that this resolution the wonderful policy brief by the Bren- medical, counseling and referral needs. will shine some light on the need for nan Center for Justice at the New York In the passage of this resolution, I more people to step forward and con- University School of Law on the topic. hope there is a bit of this vote that rep- sider adoption of children of all ages. ‘‘Rebuilding Families, Reclaiming resents a recommittal to continuing to In my heart of hearts, I have a very Lives,’’ draws attention to hurdles cre- explore whatever we can do to unite special place for my adoptive daughter ated by the lack of consistency in Fed- families, parents who want to provide a who is now an adult. She was a special eral policies with regard to children of loving home to innocent, precious chil- needs child. They do require more incarcerated parents. It also offers pol- dren that so richly deserve it. time, they require more love and cer- icy recommendations to promote sta- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tainly a lot of structure, and with that bility and well-being for the children. my time. plan, they can become very productive Mr. Speaker, I also take this second Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, members of society. to commend the One Church, One Fam- I thank the gentleman from North Da- We must build on the success of the ily, One Child program in Illinois, who kota for his comments, a distinguished Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 are indeed going to be here for the An- member of the Ways and Means Com- by continuing to raise awareness about gels in Adoption gala. They have devel- mittee. foster youth and adoption. oped a unique program of recruiting Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I com- families to become foster parents to children coming out of correctional in- gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. GINNY mend the preceding speaker, our col- stitutions. I commend them for that BROWN-WAITE). league, for the personal commitment Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- she has made in this area she indi- outstanding work and note Reverend ida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- cated, and I yield 4 minutes to the gen- Parks, Reverend Nelson and Ms. Hunt who have developed a fantastic pro- port of this resolution. The Adoption tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). and Safe Families Act of 1997 has prov- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I gram with the other members of their en itself instrumental in increasing want to thank the gentleman for yield- board. Again, I commend the gentlemen for adoption in every month of the year. ing. their outstanding work on this issue. The legislation made it easier to adopt First, I want to commend him and Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. CAMP for their outstanding leader- children across State lines, and it also strong support of H. Res. 959, which recog- ship and the passion with which they provided some financial incentives to nizes and supports the success of the Adop- display relative to this issue and their States to improve their foster care sys- tion and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increas- personal involvement. tems. ing adoptions. I would like to thank the gen- Prior to adoption of the bill, the Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the tleman from Michigan, Mr. CAMP, for intro- significance of the Adoption and Safe number of children in foster care and ducing this resolution and for his work to enact the length of time that they spent in Families Act of 1997. ASFA provided legislation to improve the lives of abused and foster care was rapidly increasing. In sweeping changes in Federal child wel- neglected children. just two decades prior to the mid-1990s, fare law designed to ensure children’s The number of children adopted from our the number of children in the foster safety and to quicken permanent place- nation’s foster care system has substantially care system more than doubled. The ments in the event that a child could increased since enactment of the Adoption crisis was threatening to overwhelm not return home. and Safe Families Act from 31,000 in 1997 to various State social services depart- By enacting the Adoption and Safe over 51,000 in 2004. I applaud the judges, at- ments. More importantly, it was bru- Families Act of 1997, Congress recog- torneys, state officials, and other adoption pro- tally unfair to hundreds and thousands nized the need to align Federal incen- fessionals who have worked tirelessly to move of children. tives with the desired goal of providing foster children more quickly into permanent, However, since passage of the bill in abused and neglected children safe, loving families. National Adoption Day in No- 1997, the number of children adopted permanent homes. This law has helped vember 2005 finalized the adoptions of more out of foster care has actually in- move States to promote adoption and than 3,300 children from foster care and I creased by some 65 percent. In 1996, has helped moved children into perma- hope the November 2006 National Adoption only 31,000 children were adopted. By nent homes. Day is even more successful. 2004, that number rose to 51,000. It is a In praising ASFA, I want to take a There are currently 118,000 foster children start. We certainly need to have more moment to highlight the need to de- available for adoption and we must do more to adoptive families out there. velop similar policies to promote per- find them loving families. Almost half of these Moreover, not only are more children manency more broadly. ASFA has done children are aged 9 or older and therefore at being adopted, but they are also spend- much to promote adoption, but policy- risk of spending their entire childhood in foster ing less time in the foster care system. makers should extend ASFA’s suc- care and aging out of the system without a However, this Congress must not forget cesses to other areas of permanency to permanent home. In 2003, President Bush that hundreds of thousands of children address the needs of hundreds of thou- signed the Adoption Promotion Act, which ex- still remain in the foster care system sands of children for whom adoption is tended the availability of adoption incentive and more still remains to be done. This not appropriate. payments to the States while promoting the year alone, those older foster care chil- Using ASFA as a model, the bipar- adoption of older children. We will continue to dren, some 19,000, will age out of the tisan Pew Commission on Children in support policies that ensure children who can- foster care system. Additionally, one in Foster Care recommended that Federal not be safely reunified with their parents are

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More than 6,000 I urge my colleagues to support this impor- (a) IN GENERAL.—Each local educational children have been placed in adoptive homes tant resolution. agency shall have in effect throughout the since the launch of www.adoptuskids.org., a Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, seeing jurisdiction of the agency policies that en- website which connects families with waiting no other speakers, I yield back the bal- sure that a search described in subsection (b) children. We must do more to help connect ance of our time. is deemed reasonable and permissible. would-be adoptive parents with these children Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, (b) SEARCHES COVERED.—A search referred to ensure every child grows up in a safe, lov- I yield back the balance of my time. to in subsection (a) is a search by a full-time ing family. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The teacher or school official, acting on any rea- Again, I wish to thank the gentleman from sonable suspicion based on professional expe- question is on the motion offered by rience and judgment, of any minor student Michigan for introducing this resolution. I’d like the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. on the grounds of any public school, if the to personally thank the many child welfare CAMP) that the House suspend the rules search is conducted to ensure that class- professionals and most importantly all the and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 959. rooms, school buildings, school property and adoptive families across America who have The question was taken; and (two- students remain free from the threat of all made a permanent commitment to improve thirds having voted in favor thereof) weapons, dangerous materials, or illegal nar- the lives of these vulnerable children. They the rules were suspended and the reso- cotics. The measures used to conduct any are the real heroes behind the many improve- lution was agreed to. search must be reasonably related to the ments we have seen in recent years. search’s objectives, without being exces- A motion to reconsider was laid on sively intrusive in light of the student’s age, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the table. sex, and the nature of the offense. I rise today to support H. Res. 959 recognizing f SEC. 4. ENCOURAGEMENT TO PROTECT STU- and supporting the success of the Adoption DENTS AND TEACHERS. and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increasing STUDENT AND TEACHER SAFETY (a) IN GENERAL.—A local educational agen- adoption and the efforts the Act has spurred ACT OF 2006 cy that fails to comply with section 3 shall including National Adoption Day, National Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, not, during the period of noncompliance, receive any Safe and Drug Free School funds Adoption Month, and encouraging adoption I move to suspend the rules and pass throughout the year. after fiscal year 2008. the bill (H.R. 5295) to protect students (b) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term As the Chair of the Congressional Children’s and teachers, as amended. Caucus, I especially understand the impor- ‘‘Safe and Drug Free School funds’’ includes The Clerk read as follows: any funds under Part A of Title IV of the El- tance of providing a stable, safe, loving home H.R. 5295 ementary and Secondary Education Act of for all of our children. Under the Adoption and 1965. Safe Families Act of 1997, the number of chil- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dren adopted from foster care has increased Congress assembled, ant to the rule, the gentleman from significantly, with approximately 51,000 chil- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. New York (Mr. KUHL) and the gen- dren from foster care in fiscal year 2004 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Student and tleman from California (Mr. GEORGE alone. Teacher Safety Act of 2006’’. MILLER) each will control 20 minutes. This progress must be recognized, yet we SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Chair recognizes the gentleman know that there is much more work to be done Congress finds the following: from New York. to ensure that every child has a safe, perma- (1) The United States Department of Edu- GENERAL LEAVE nent and loving home. On a daily basis, in cation’s National Center for Education Sta- America, children enter the foster care system tistics reported in the 2005 Indicators of Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, as victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment. School Crime and Safety that in 2003 seven- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Most of them will wait at least five years be- teen percent of students in grades 9–12 re- bers have 5 legislative days in which to fore being adopted. Siblings will be separated ported they carried a weapon. Six percent re- revise and extend their remarks on from each other and most will have moved at ported having carried a weapon on school H.R. 5295. grounds. least three times before being adopted. It is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (2) The same survey reported that 29 per- objection to the request of the gen- currently an unfortunate fact that one in five cent of all students in grades 9–12 reported children will never be adopted, and will be that someone offered, sold, or gave them an tleman from New York? forced out of the foster care system at the age illegal drug on school property within the There was no objection. of 18 with little or no family support. last 12 months. Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, Modeling the successes of the Adoption and (3) The United States Constitution’s I yield myself such time as I may con- Safe Families Act and National Adoption Day, Fourth Amendment guarantees ‘‘the right of sume. states have significantly increased adoptions the people to be secure in their persons, It gives me great pleasure to rise in houses, papers, and effects, against unrea- from foster care. National Adoption Day in- support of H.R. 5295, the Student and sonable searches and seizures’’. Teacher Safety Act of 2006, of which I spires a collective national effort to raise (4) That while the Supreme Court affirmed awareness to the 119,000 children in foster the Fourth Amendment’s application to stu- am a cosponsor. This bill is designed to care awaiting permanent, loving families. For dents in public schools in New Jersey vs. help schools take actions to keep stu- the last six years, National Adoption Day has TLO (1985), the Court held that searches of dents and property safe from harm and seen the dreams of thousands of children students by school officials do not require destruction. come true by working with courts, judges, and warrants issued by judges showing probable We have an obligation to make the attorneys to finalize adoptions and find perma- cause. The Court will ordinarily hold that learning environment in which our such a search is permissible if— nent, loving homes for foster care children. children attend free from weapons and (A) there are reasonable grounds for sus- drugs. By allowing school officials the Let me add that I hope that before we re- pecting the search will reveal evidence that cess, we may have the opportunity to make a the student violated the law or school rules; ability to use their experience and in- further statement with H.R. 1704, Second and tuition, we are eliminating these Chance Act. This important legislation reau- (B) the measures used to conduct the threats of violence before they have an thorizes, rewrites, and expands crucial provi- search are reasonably related to the search’s opportunity to occur. sions regarding adult and juvenile offender re- objectives, without being excessively intru- Specifically, this bill encourages entry demonstration projects, in order to ad- sive in light of the student’s age, sex, and na- local school agencies to establish poli- dress issues of recidivism and the effects of ture of the offense. cies that put parents and students on (5) The Supreme Court held in Board of notice that weapons and drugs will not the criminal justice system and child welfare Education of Independent Sch. Dist. 92 of services on families. Pottawatomie County vs. Earls (2002) that be tolerated within school bounds, and The welfare of children must continue to be random drug testing of students who were gives power to school officials and full- a priority for all Americans. Every child de- participating in extracurricular activities time teachers to enforce such policies. serves a warm, safe, stable home environ- was reasonable and did not violate the We all know that the threat of weapons

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They cut those grants from tion of Teachers, the National PTA and from violence by the few students $437 million in 2005 to $346 million in the Great City Council Schools all op- whose conduct in recent years has 2006, and the House Republicans want pose this legislation. prompted national concern.’’ to cut them even further to $310 mil- Why do they oppose this legislation? Mr. Speaker, violence in our schools lion next year. Because this legislation only makes it is simply not acceptable. Nothing is So the very funds that this Congress a very difficult job that they have been more important than the safety and has determined and we worked in part- working at and policies for the safety the well-being of our children. Parents nership with States and school dis- of our students that they have been re- should feel secure that when children tricts over the last several years to fining over the last decade. go to school, they will be completely make our schools safer, to help educate b 1745 safe. I say that again, completely safe. children about the dangers not only of This bill provides some assurance that the drugs and of weapons and various This legislation just throws all of we are doing all that we can as parents, kinds of social behavior, they are now that open to new interpretations, to as educators and as leaders of this Na- in the process of cutting those, but new exposure to liability on the question to protect our children. they want to pass a law that says to do tions of their actions that they take on If we do not take a stand to keep our what we have as a matter of existing a daily basis to keep our schools safe, schools safe, to keep our children safe, policy, except that this law, in fact, ex- to keep our children safe. and to allow our teachers to feel that poses the district to much more litiga- They understand this policy. They they are in an environment where they tion now because now, under the guise have developed these policies they have are protected, then how can we achieve of this law, they have to go back done in conjunction with the commu- this goal? through, and if a student is searched nities that they represent. Now Con- Unless addressed by Congress, public under this law, the questions are raised gress wants to fly over on suspension school children will continue to be un- all over again which many districts without hearings and drop down a new necessarily exposed to unacceptable have tried to settle under State law, policy, one size sort of fits all, for all of levels of crime and school violence. under State court interpretations, so these school districts, for all of the Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank that they can have a policy that works, schools, when in fact the people we rep- my colleague, the gentleman from Ken- that the schools are on notice of, and resent in our communities have been tucky (Mr. DAVIS), for introducing this the students are on notice of, and that working on these policies a long time important legislation, and I urge my the parents are on notice of. The fact before this legislation was ever sug- colleagues to join me in support of H.R. of the matter is that the policy appears gested. They have been working on 5295, the Student and Teacher Safety to be working across this country. them successfully, they have been Act of 2006. A vote for this bill is a vote So, when we get all done with this, I working on them within the intricacies in support of school officials and teach- think what we have with this legisla- of State and Federal law, and they ers who fight to keep weapons and tion is an effort to try and cover what have developed the policies in coopera- drugs out of our public schools every are the more serious votes taken by tion with the communities and with day and a vote to allow our children to this Congress to slash the funding for the parents. have a safe learning environment. the Safe and Drug-Free Schools legisla- And I would hope that we would re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tion. ject this legislation, and we would let my time. Also, this legislation, if it were to be those who have to take the responsi- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. passed into law, fails to take into ac- bility, those who absorb the liability Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time count additional legal standards that for their actions, and those who have as I may consume. have been imposed by State courts. A local cooperation within their commu- Mr. Speaker, as one of the original uniform search policy can cause dif- nities on engaging these policies, that cosponsors of the Zero Tolerance for ficulties for school districts and would they would in fact be allowed to go for- Guns and Weapons in Schools, I have require it to establish policies to ad- ward and continue those policies, and long supported the effort to make our dress requirements of H.R. 5295, as well we would heed the concerns of the Con- schools safer, and, in fact, schools are as legal standards that apply to respec- gressional Research Service that we among the safest places in our entire tive jurisdictions. now have a Federal policy that, if it society for children, but this legisla- The Congressional Research Service was to pass, requires this kind of reaction, I do not quite understand what it adds that enacting Federal legislation tion by all of the States to see whether is trying to do. with respect to school-based searches or not they comply with this Federal The suggestion here is that if we just could, therefore, interfere with areas of law when in fact they are already com- pass this law, that somehow schools traditional State and local responsi- plying with the efforts in their commu- will become safer. The fact of the mat- bility, of which there is no showing nities to keep their schools safe. ter is every school district, every State that the States and local school au- I reserve the balance of my time. has a policy with respect to the bring- thorities are not meeting their respon- Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, ing onto campus of drugs, which it is sibilities to their students, to the I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman illegal to have on campus, off campus, teachers, to the staff in the schools, to from Kentucky (Mr. DAVIS). in your own home or anywhere else, the parents and to the communities. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speak- and the use in bringing on weapons, The question is, I guess, just a ques- er, I rise today with tremendous pride which we have a very strong zero toler- tion of whether or not you think you to support the Student and Teachers ance policy against the bringing of any trust the Congress more simply to pass Safety Act. Drugs and violence simply guns or weapons onto school sites. a law, of which there have been no do not belong in our schools. Our It seems to me that this legislation is hearings and no discussion with local teachers and children are entitled to a somehow founded in the idea that if officials about how to do this, or safe learning environment, free from the Congress just votes, this will, in whether you trust the people who are weapons and illicit narcotics. fact, happen. running the schools—the school boards, Time and again at the Columbine Tragically, what we have seen is the school administrators, the prin- High School in Colorado; in Jonesboro, while people are asking us to vote on cipals, the district superintendents— Arkansas; and in my home State, at

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I served as a teacher, and I re- formation gathered by school officials A special thank you is due to Chair- member the kids who were the bright- were able to thwart an attack being man MCKEON and his staff for their as- est lights of our country’s future, and I planned by high school students and sistance. I would especially like to rec- also remember those who bore scrutiny save lives. ognize the work of three staffers, Jo- as people who might bring a gun to The National Center for Education anna Glaze, Taylor Hansen and James class. Americans have the right to send statistics found in 2003, the last year Bergeron. I urge all my colleagues to their kids to safe, gun-free classrooms. for which we have statistics, 17 percent support this simple, commonsense leg- Just last week, alert school officials of students in grades 9 through 12 re- islation to provide our students and foiled a Columbine-style attack on a ported having carried a weapon; 9 per- teachers with a safer, more productive Green Bay school. In my district, we cent of students reported having been learning environment. were not so lucky in Winnetka. There, threatened or injured with a weapon, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. an attacker shot and killed a child and such as a gun, knife, or club, on school I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman wounded five others in class. Jeffrey property. During the same period, 29 from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). Phillips of my own staff was a first percent of students have been offered Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I grader in that school on that day. drugs on school grounds within the pre- want to thank the ranking member for I spoke with a number of fellow vious 12 months. yielding. teachers who say they hesitate before My friends, these numbers are simply I rise in strong support of the ex- searching a child. Dan Larsen and An- pressed intent and expressed purpose of unacceptable. The presence of drugs or drew Conneen, teachers at Stevenson this legislation. But as one who taught weapons in a classroom is not condu- High School in Lincolnshire, told me for 6 years in probably one of the cive to a productive learning environ- that teachers many times hesitate be- toughest schools and one of the tough- ment. Metal detectors have become a fore searching a book bag for a gun. est communities in the country, I have fact of life in many of our schools. De- They worry about being punished; they some serious reservations about what spite that fact, weapons are still ap- worried about being sued. This bill re- this legislation actually does. And I pearing in our classrooms. assures teachers that they have the guess my reservations are not un- When I was a child in school, no one power to search any minor child to founded, because I find that the Amer- doubted who had control of the class- make sure that their classroom re- ican Association of School Administra- room. Teachers were clear in their abil- mains gun free. And the Nation’s larg- tors, the National School Boards Asso- ity to control their learning environ- est teachers union, the National Edu- ciation, the Council of Great City ment. Today, we have the opportunity cation Association, strongly endorsed Schools, Parent Teachers Association, to restore some of that clarity. this bill. American Civil Liberties Union, the I am a firm believer in our Constitu- Like all other American workers, American Federation of Teachers, and tion and our Bill of Rights, and I take teachers deserve to work in a safe, of course my own school district, one my oath of office to defend those rights drug-free, and gun-free workplace. of the largest in the Nation, the City of very seriously. This legislation is sim- Diane Shust and Randall Moody of the Chicago School System, has some con- ple. This act does not issue a blank NEA wrote: ‘‘On behalf of the 3.2 mil- cerns. And many of the concerns ex- check to anyone to conduct random, lion members of the NEA, we would pressed is that the legislation is unnec- like to commend you for introducing unfounded, or mass searches. It does essary, because many school districts not change the fourth amendment the Student and Teacher Safety Act. already have policies on search that H.R. 5295 will help promote a safe standards on search and seizure. In take into consideration State laws and fact, it is the parents and school offi- school environment.’’ State court decisions. They are con- The National Education Association cials who are empowered by this legis- cerned that it overrides local and State knows that there is nothing more im- lation. These men and women will policies on school searches, and that it portant than the safety of children and work together in individual commu- establishes one-size-fits-all, although teachers who have dedicated their lives nities across the Nation to develop all of us know that circumstances in to education. Let common sense pre- school safety policies that suit the different locations and locales are very vail. This bill puts teachers back in unique needs of their teachers and stu- different. charge and makes classrooms safer. If dents and are based on the constitu- It sends a confusing message to this bill helps one teacher stop one Col- tional standards set by the Supreme schools on what legal standards are, umbine massacre, then Congress today Court. Nothing more, nothing less. and it establishes a policy that gives will have served the Nation well and H.R. 5295 requires local education teachers authority to conduct searches protected its children. I urge Members agencies to have policies in place that when authority for determining who to support this bill so strongly backed adopt a standard articulated by the Su- could search should rest with the by the National Education Association. preme Court in New Jersey v. T.L.O. school board. And, of course, it penal- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. This standard allows teachers and izes schools inappropriately for non- I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman school officials to use their experience compliance by withholding safe and from California (Ms. WOOLSEY). and judgments to make decisions that drug free funds, even though not all Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I oppose will help control their classrooms and school districts receive these funds. the so-called Student and Teacher protect the students. So, Mr. Speaker, while the intent is Safety Act. This bill would impose a Our schools and classrooms should be good, and while all of us want to see one-size-fits-all policy on student safe places, free from drugs and weap- our schools be the safe and secure searches on every school district in the ons; and safety should not be a luxury. places we know that they need to be, I country. Parents should be confident in the safe- find this legislation to be duplicative, You know, in my experience with ty of their children at school. Children unnecessary, and that it takes away in children and youth, it is a mistake to should be able to focus on their studies some instances rights that should be assume that every student is as guilty without fear; teachers and school offi- reserved certainly for local commu- as a few troubled persons, making all cials should be confident in their judg- nities to make determinations about. youth feel guilty because a few actu- ment and ability to control school For that reason, I oppose this legisla- ally are. property. tion. Mr. Speaker, this bill would strip I am very proud of the work that we Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, Safe and Drug-Free School Acts fund- have done with the National Education I yield 3 minutes at this time to the ing from any school district that de- Association to improve the language of gentleman from Illinois (Mr. KIRK). cides that local parents, that teachers,

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Manager of Federal Policy and Politics. school administrators and teachers, (Mr. MCKEON asked and was given Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, this leg- but the American Association of permission to revise and extend his re- islation empowers full-time teachers or School Administrators has said that marks.) school officials, when acting on sus- the bill simply will create unnecessary Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise picion based on professional experience new Federal mandates. The American today in support of H.R. 5295, the Stu- and judgment, to search students on Federation of Teachers has said that dent and Teacher Safety Act. This leg- public school grounds, and allows the bill will complicate school dis- islation builds upon the past efforts of States and school districts to conduct tricts’ efforts to develop student search this Congress to bolster school safety, reasonable searches to ensure that the policies. And the National Parent and I commend Mr. GEOFF DAVIS of schools remain free of all weapons, Teacher Association, the PTA, has said Kentucky for leading the charge on dangerous materials or illegal nar- that the bill fails to improve the safety this legislation. cotics. of students and school personnel. Enhancing school safety is not a new I cannot imagine anyone that would Mr. Speaker, if we are serious about priority for this House. Earlier this oppose this kind of legislation based on school safety, we will reject this bill, year, we sent to President Bush legisla- the fact that we all, working together, we will reject the President’s and this tion that included a proposal of my want to make schools safer for our stu- Congress’s continuing cuts to the Safe committee colleague Mr. PORTER to dents and teachers. and Drug-Free Schools program, and provide schools with criminal history In order for our Nation’s students to we will stop any new program that records for individuals seeking to work get the most out of their education, it would label all youth as guilty. with or around children. is imperative that they feel safe inside Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, Today we have the opportunity to the classroom. Last week’s report of I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman take another step towards safer class- two Wisconsin teens plotting a school from Louisiana (Mr. BOUSTANY). rooms. The Student and Teacher Safe- shooting spree only served to under- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, today ty Act simply asks schools to adopt score the need to ensure that our I rise in support of H.R. 5295, the Stu- policies that put them in compliance teachers, administrators and parents dent and Teachers Safety Act of 2006, with the legal standard established by have the necessary tools to keep the and I commend my friend and col- the U.S. Supreme Court pertaining to classrooms safe and focused on what league GEOFF DAVIS for introducing the reasonable nature of student they are meant for, learning. Parents this important legislation. searches. As such, the bill enjoys a tre- should be at ease when sending their According to a 2004 study by the Na- mendous consensus of support, includ- children to school. Teachers and ad- tional Center for Education Statistics, ing leading teacher unions and school ministrators should know that we are one in 10 students reported being safety advocates. These groups support empowering them with resources to threatened or injured with a weapon the commonsense steps that this bill make sure that we are keeping their such as a gun, knife, or club on school will take, and I include a letter from workplaces safe. And most of all, stu- property; three out of 10 students in the National Education Association for dents deserve to learn in as safe an en- grades nine through 12 reported that vironment as possible. the RECORD at this point. someone had offered, sold, or given I urge my colleagues to join me in them an illegal drug on school prop- NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, supporting this important measure to Washington, DC, September 8, 2006. erty. Moreover, more than seven out of bolster school safety. Representative GEOFF DAVIS, 10 public schools experienced one or House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. more violent incidents in 1999 and 2000, DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS: On behalf of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of amounting to over 1.5 million violent the National Education Association’s (NEA) my time. incidents. 3.2 million members, we would like to com- Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, Louisiana families are demanding mend you for introducing the Student and I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman safe schools for their children, and H.R. Teacher Safety Act (H.R. 5295), which will from Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK). 5295 would codify the guidelines estab- help ensure a safe teaching and learning en- Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania. lished by the U.S. Supreme Court in vironment in all public schools. We thank Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to thank you and our staff for your willingness to en- my friends and colleagues, Mr. DAVIS New Jersey v. T.L.O., which held that gage in a constructive dialogue and to make and Mr. KUHL, for introducing this out- reasonable searches by school officials changes to your original draft based on our do not require a warrant signed by a suggestions. With these changes, we are standing legislation, and I am proud to judge if the search would reveal that pleased to offer our support for H.R. 5295. join them in strong support of the Stu- the student violated the law or school NEA believes that a safe and effective dent and Teacher Safety Act. rules. learning climate is necessary for promoting As a father, I am very concerned educational excellence in public schools. All about my children’s safety during the b 1800 students and education employees must be school day. Every morning, my wife The bill would also require that any safe from violence, and procedures must be and I, we send our children off to searches be conducted in a manner ap- in place to prevent and eliminate all types of school to prepare them for a better and propriate to the age, gender and nature disruption or harassment that might occur. brighter future. I expect them to learn H.R. 5295 will help promote a safe school of the offense. environment by requiring districts to have in a safe, secure and nurturing environ- This is just codifying what the Su- in place policies addressing reasonable stu- ment, an environment incompatible preme Court already has ruled upon, dent searches. Specifically, required policies with weapons and violence. Unfortu- and it simplifies this matter as opposed under your bill must allow education em- nately, statistics show that this may to confusing it as is suggested by my ployees or school officials to conduct student not be the case. colleagues on the other side of the searches when acting on reasonable sus- I am shocked by the statistics that aisle. picion based on professional experience and describe the threat drugs and guns pose This legislation is supported by the judgment. We believe that such policies will in our schools. According to a national National Education Association, and it help ensure that classrooms, school build- survey of high school students in 2003, ings, school property, and students remain 29 percent of students in grades 9–12 re- will help promote a safe school envi- free from the threat of weapons and other ronment for both students and teach- dangerous materials. ported having been offered drugs on ers. We believe your bill strikes a proper bal- school grounds; 9 percent of students I urge my colleagues to support this ance between ensuring the safety of students reported having been threatened or in- important legislation. and educators and protecting student rights. jured by a weapon such as a gun or

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It is up to Congress to provide the rogant and an insult to people who only way; and now we will have to go tools our educators need to combat every day live on the front lines for the back through all of these policies and this threat. Back when I was a student protection of those students and those start over from ground zero. It just in high school, if a teacher asked me to faculty members and those staff mem- doesn’t make any sense. It denies what show them the contents of my locker, bers and for those children whose we all know is, in fact, taking place in I would have complied. It was a simpler charge they have to think that some- school districts and schools all over time. Today our teachers’ hands are how they have not developed the best this country every day as those indi- tied with incoherent regulations and policy they possibly can within the viduals struggle to keep those edu- the constant threat of litigation that confines of the fourth amendment, cational institutions safe for the stu- prevents them from confidently acting within the confines of their State in- dents who are attending them. I urge on perceived threats to their students. terpretation of State laws. my colleagues to vote against this leg- That is why this act is so important. That is what school districts struggle islation. H.R. 5295 will provide much-needed with all of the time. That is what they Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance clarity for school districts in setting do for a living. Those are the measures of my time. policies for school searches. Specifi- they can take. This idea that somehow Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, cally, this legislation will require if you codify this Supreme Court deci- I yield myself the balance of my time school districts and other local edu- sion, the TLO decision, that somehow to close on this bill. cation agencies to create a policy that if you codify this and they are immune It seems as though there is a long is firmly founded upon the fourth from liability, no, they are not. Some- distance between this side of the aisle amendment protections and follows the one would go to the court and decide it and the other side of the aisle, because controlling Supreme Court decision on was an unreasonable search, and you my friend Mr. MILLER fails to recognize school searches, New Jersey v. TLO. will be right back with liability, just as the statistics that the honorable gen- I am proud to be listed as a cosponsor is done all of the time under the fourth tleman from Kentucky mentioned. Re- of this legislation, and I call on my col- amendment. gardless of the fact that there are leagues in Congress to support its pas- What school districts have tried to do school districts who are attempting to sage here today. is to build a policy over a period of make changes in their disciplinary Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. years to try to make it the most effec- policies protecting students, the fact is Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tive policy and also make sure that that violence remains a very, very big my time. they are not exposing the district and issue in our schools. It needs to be re- Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, others to all kinds of different liabil- solved. we have no additional speakers other ities, but to have an effective policy. People, like the teachers on the front than myself to close, so if the gen- Does anybody here suggest that is lines combating this violence and pro- tleman from California would like to not their purpose? Does anybody sug- tecting our students, are not nec- close at this time. gest that they have not done this since essarily afforded the opportunities to Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Columbine, they have not done this do that. That is what this bill does. I Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time since Paducah, or they have not done applaud Mr. DAVIS for bringing it for- as I may consume. this since the shootings in Oregon? Of ward. It is rather interesting that this leg- course they have. The bill simply asks, and while my islation comes up with no hearings, no And you know what, they would friend Mr. MILLER would try to distort discussion with the school districts, no probably be in a much better standing what the bill actually does, the bill discussion with local authorities who if you would keep cutting the Safe and asks school districts, each and every have the obligations to meet the de- Drug-Free Schools Act, if you quit cut- one of them separately, to develop and mands that we cavalierly talk about ting the money that is available to implement a policy on school safety. here. This Court decision I believe is them in education so they could make Nowhere in this legislation is language 1985. That is what school districts have these policies even more effective, and requiring what the policy should look been struggling with is to try to put in they could spend even more time with like or how strict or relaxed it should a policy that meets the test of reason- the students working on why these be- be. The legislation merely allows each ableness and also protects them in havior patterns should not be allowed, and every individual school district to terms of liability and the teacher in why schools should be a safe place, why craft unique policies with guidance es- terms of liabilities. schools should not be allowed to be the tablished by the Supreme Court deci- We cited Columbine here. I can’t be- street. There should be bright lines be- sion. That Supreme Court decision, and lieve there is a school district in Colo- tween the schools and streets. That is I will quote again, simply says apart rado that doesn’t have a policy dealing what schools are seeking to do all the from education, the school, and I un- with guns on campus in compliance time. derline the school, has the obligation with Federal law where there is zero But here is the Federal Government to protect pupils from mistreatments tolerance for guns on campus or you 10, 20 years later after the policy was by other children and also to protect can lose your funding. announced saying, I guess you are not teachers themselves from violence by Paducah, Kentucky, and the tragedy doing anything, and we are going to the few students whose conduct in re- there, I can’t believe there is a school tell you to do it. We are going to tell cent years has promoted national con- district in Kentucky that has not re- you to do it this way or the highway. cern. sponded in the years since those trage- It just doesn’t make any sense. It Now let’s go to the actual language. dies. just doesn’t comport with what all of I don’t know whether Mr. MILLER has The fact of the matter is every school us know is going on in the districts had an opportunity to read the bill, but district in the country has a policy like that we represent. Either that, or you the bill itself specifically says each this because they can, in fact, be sued have never visited a school, you have local educational agency shall have in for not having a policy, for not taking never talked to a school administrator, effect throughout the jurisdiction of reasonable steps to protect their stu- or never talked to a superintendent or the agency policies that ensure that a dents and faculty and staff. a teacher. The fact of the matter is search described in subsection (b) is Here we have the United States Con- that they struggle with this all of the deemed reasonable and permissible. No gress apparently read a report of sta- time, and they do it within the con- question about it. tistics and studies of all of the activi- fines of the decision that you say is Some people might concern them- ties which is illegal under State and controlling. They know that. That is selves with the fact that this might be

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:36 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.072 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 an overextension of personal rights, ment free from fear and violence. Providing New York (Mr. KUHL) and the gen- but the Supreme Court has defined students and teachers with safe schools does tleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) each what is permissible. In no way does not require students to check their civil lib- will control 20 minutes. this bill give permission for school offi- erties at the door. The Bill of Rights envisions The Chair recognizes the gentleman cials to perform mass or strip searches a balance between individual freedoms and from New York. of students. No way. law enforcement. That balance has served our GENERAL LEAVE Also, Mr. MILLER, let me assure you country well for more than two centuries. Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, that while you can make castigations There is no reason that such a balance cannot I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- about this side of the aisle trying to be struck in our school system. If we want bers may have 5 legislative days within balance the budget, nobody on this side safe schools we should invest in afterschool which to revise and extend their re- of the aisle has suggested that funding and mentoring programs. We should invest in marks on H. Resolution 874. for the implementation of this program programs that teach children how to resolve The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there is to be deleted. As a matter of fact, we conflicts in non-violent ways. We should teach objection to the request of the gen- openly support increased funding to our children that they have privacy rights that tleman from New York? implement this policy. follow them wherever they go, including to There was no objection. Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in op- school. I urge my colleagues to vote against I yield myself such time as I may con- position to the Student and Teacher Safety this bill. Act of 2006, H.R. 5295. Although this bill Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, sume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support seeks a noble end, protecting our children and I urge my colleagues to support H.R. of H. Resolution 874, a bipartisan reso- their teachers, it gives me pause because it 5295, and I yield back the balance of my lution to honor older Americans. authorizes school systems to strip away stu- time. Today, supporting the needs of older The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dent’s constitutional rights. Americans is more important than All children should feel safe at school. All question is on the motion offered by ever. More than 49 million people in teachers should be secure while carrying out the gentleman from New York (Mr. the United States are over the age of their mission of teaching our children. We all KUHL) that the House suspend the rules 60, making it the fastest-growing group agree on this. However laudable these goals and pass the bill, H.R. 5295, as amend- in the country. By the year 2050, just a of safety and security may be, they should not ed. short time away, that number will The question was taken; and (two- be sought at the expense of the rights of our reach nearly 90 million people and children. thirds having voted in favor thereof) comprise almost a quarter of our popu- School is not only a place where children the rules were suspended and the bill, lation. learn math, reading, and writing.School is also as amended, was passed. This resolution recognizes the count- a place where children learn how to be citi- A motion to reconsider was laid on less contributions that older Ameri- zens in a free society. Being a citizen of this the table. cans have made to the strength of our country means living free from the fear of un- f Nation. They include members of the necessary searches and government harass- b 1815 Greatest Generation, who fought in ment. My fear is that when we expose our World War I and in World War II and children to constant violations of their privacy RECOGNIZING AND HONORING the Korean War and other military through limitless drug tests and unreasonable AMERICA’S SENIORS conflicts. They have sacrificed at home searches during their school years, they will Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, and abroad to keep America free. grow up to believe that violations of their con- I move to suspend the rules and agree Mr. Speaker, with an increasing stitutional rights are the norm in our country. to the resolution (H. Res. 874) recog- number of Americans as they retire, The future generations that we will depend on nizing and honoring America’s seniors, our Nation can continue to benefit to defend the Bill of the Rights may no longer as amended. from the rich talent and experience of know what those rights are. They may be all The Clerk read as follows: these citizens. In communities across too willing to accept ever-increasing govern- H. RES. 874 the United States, older Americans ment intrusion into their private lives. In an Whereas older Americans have made countless work and volunteer through commu- age of warrant-less wiretaps and secret sur- contributions to the strength of the United nity-based and faith-based organiza- veillance, this is not a risk I am willing to take. States; tions to support education, health serv- In addition, this bill does not adequately pro- Whereas older Americans include members of ices for the poor and other vital com- tect the privacy interests of our students. In the ‘‘Greatest Generation’’ who fought in World munity needs. In June the Education 1969, the Supreme Court said that children do War I, World War II, the Korean War, and and Workforce Committee approved bi- not leave their constitutional rights at the other military conflicts, and have sacrificed at partisan legislation to strengthen and schoolhouse door. Yet this bill is so vaguely home and abroad to keep America free; Whereas in the United States and much of the reform the Older Americans Act. The and broadly worded that it potentially opens a world, older individuals throughout history Senior Independence Act, as it is ‘‘Pandora’s Box’’ of 4th Amendment violations have been viewed with respect, honor, and dig- called, transforms and modernizes the in our schools. This bill does not require that nity as sources of wisdom and experience; law to meet the needs of today’s sen- school officials actually suspect an individual Whereas this year the first of the ‘‘baby iors and the needs of the Nation as the of wrongdoing before searching them. Rather, boom’’ generation turn age 60, adding to the 49 population ages. Final enactment will it allows for searches if a school official thinks million Americans who are age 60 or older, in- help older Americans to identify home- that his or her actions will help the school re- cluding over 5 million who are older than age and community-based long-term care main drug free. 85; and options, including consumer-directed Whereas the talent and experience of older I am worried that this bill will lead to in- Americans can be utilized to meet community care models as well as other supportive stances similar to what happened in Goose needs in critical areas such as education, services that can help prevent or delay Creek, South Carolina in November of 2003. health, community-based and faith-based social the need for expensive institutional School officials in Goose Creek suspected that services, and homeland security: Now, therefore, care. These reforms will help millions a student was dealing drugs in the high be it of Americans stay healthy and remain school. Resolved, That the House of Representatives— in their homes and communities and They then subjected 150 students to a po- (1) recognizes the importance of older Ameri- could yield significant savings. I say lice raid, and drug dogs going through stu- cans to the Nation’s past and future; that again: and could yield significant (2) encourages multigenerational activities dent’s backpacks. The searches occurred de- providing opportunities for children and stu- savings to taxpayers. spite the fact that the suspected drug dealer dents to listen and learn from older Americans; Mr. Speaker, I am pleased this body was absent from school on that day. Not sur- and is taking this time today to honor prisingly, no drugs were found. Unfortunately, (3) urges all Americans to honor and respect older Americans for their many con- 150 students were humiliated by the school of- older Americans, and to offer appreciation for tributions to the strength of our great ficials that are supposed to guide them on their contributions to the strength of the United Nation, and I urge my colleagues to their journey to adulthood. States. support this resolution. School safety is a vitally important issue. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Children must be able to learn in an environ- ant to the rule, the gentleman from my time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:52 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.074 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6701 Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield care. We also owe it to our seniors and and what they have accomplished in myself such time as I may consume. our seniors’ grandchildren to do a bet- the past. In part it is, but they are not I would like to express my strong ter job of balancing the budget here in relegated to the past. And let me support for House Resolution 874, a res- Washington, D.C. No matter what the quickly explain. olution recognizing and honoring older issue, we must always work to ensure Today’s seniors are active in our Americans. I would like to thank my that the needs of our seniors do not get present-day workforce, contributing friend and fellow Texan, Congressman overlooked. every day their ideas and their labor. CHARLIE GONZALEZ, for bringing this I am thankful to the TREA Senior They are part and parcel of this won- resolution forward. Citizens League, the largest non- derful economy and capitalist system As the resolution so eloquently partisan seniors group in the Nation, of our country. With their skill, their states, older Americans have made and its national chairman, Ralph training, and their education in how countless contributions that have McCutchen, for supporting this resolu- they prepare those other generations, strengthened our Nation. We are gradu- tion. they are part of our future. ally bidding farewell to our Greatest The sacrifice of our seniors and the I would like to end it with an obser- Generation that fought for our freedom Greatest Generation should not go un- vation. I was trying to figure out what and values during the Great Depression recognized. And, again, I thank my constitutes a senior. Is it someone 60, and two world wars. We must never for- friend from Texas for introducing this 70, 80, 90? Well, age is important and it get their strength of character and resolutions. And I am pleased to sup- isn’t important. It is important in this willingness to sacrifice for the greater port this resolution and encourage my respect, and I am going to quote Sir good of our Nation and our world. colleagues on both sides of the aisle to Oliver Lodge: ‘‘Never throw away hast- We are now welcoming the baby support the resolution. ily any old faith, tradition or conven- boom generation into the ranks of Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield tion . . . They are the result of the ex- older Americans. This presents great 4 minutes to my good friend and col- perience of many generations.’’ challenges and great opportunities for league CHARLIE GONZALEZ from San So age is important as far as experi- our Nation. The challenge is to keep Antonio, who serves on the Energy and ence and having the life experiences. I our intergenerational compact of So- Commerce Committee. still remember my father, when I used cial Security and Medicare, not by pri- Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I to ask, that was a brilliant man, Dad, vatization schemes or giveaways to thank my dear friend Mr. HINOJOSA, my where did he go to school? And he said, special interests, but by prudent man- colleague from Texas, for yielding. it was the school of hard knocks. So agement and fiscal responsibility. We Mr. Speaker, I sincerely thank my many times it is just life experiences can meet that challenge. colleagues on the Education and Work- that will instill that wonderful knowl- We have the opportunity to leverage force Committee, especially Chairman edge that is imparted to succeeding the tremendous talent, the energy, and MCKEON and Ranking Member GEORGE generations. desire to make a difference that older MILLER, who was here earlier, for But age does not constitute and de- Americans bring to our communities. bringing this bill to the floor. I also fine seniors. And I will end it here with This generation of older Americans is thank my friend Congressman WALTER a quote from Satchel Paige: ‘‘Age is a healthier and more educated than any JONES for supporting this legislation case of mind over matter. If you don’t generation before it. Its best years are from the very beginning and serving as mind, it don’t matter.’’ yet to come. Our older Americans con- its Republican lead. His efforts, in ad- I ask my colleagues to support this tinue to make valuable contributions dition to those of his staff, have been resolution. to our society every day. We must not very important throughout this proc- Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, waste this invaluable national re- ess. I would also like to recognize, as I reserve the balance of my time. source. Congressman JONES acknowledged, the Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield As we celebrate the contributions of Senior Citizens League and the impor- 2 minutes to my colleague DANNY older Americans today with this reso- tant role they have played in pro- DAVIS from the great State of Illinois, lution, let us recommit ourselves to moting and supporting this resolution. who serves on the Education Com- honoring them by completing the reau- Their chairman, Ralph McCutchen, mittee and the Government Reform thorization of the Older Americans Act wanted, above all, to see a bill that Committee. and supporting our Federal programs honors and pays tribute to the many Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I that improve the quality of life of older sacrifices made by America’s seniors, want to thank the gentleman from Americans and enable them to con- including those who have served in the Texas for yielding. tinue to contribute to their commu- military. I certainly appreciate the Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of nities and to our great Nation. support demonstrated by this very im- our Nation’s senior citizens. I urge all my colleagues to support portant organization. Senior citizens are a vital part of so- this resolution. This resolution recognizes the impor- ciety to whom we have a responsibility Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tance of honoring senior citizens. This of ensuring both economic and physical my time. can be done in countless numbers of well-being. Seniors provide vital links Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, ways, from simple gestures of kindness to our past as well as serve as the care- I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished towards a stranger to the actions made givers to over 6.1 million of the Na- gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. by this Congress that will impact sen- tion’s children. JONES). iors as a whole. I recognize the importance of caring Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. We are the policymakers. We should for our elderly and providing them Speaker, I thank the gentleman from not make policy that makes it more with the services they need to live New York for yielding. difficult for seniors to vote. We should independently. I have a Seniors and Mr. Speaker, I join my friend Con- not have policy that makes it more dif- Eldercare Task Force, composed of an gressman GONZALEZ of Texas and many ficult for seniors to obtain medical outstanding group of experts who ad- of my colleagues to support H. Resolu- care. We should not enact policy that vise me on key issues of importance to tion 874, a resolution to recognize and makes it more difficult for seniors to the seniors in my district. They ad- honor older Americans for their role in obtain prescription drugs or to afford vised me on key issues for the reau- helping make America great. housing. thorization of the Older Americans It is so important that policymakers This resolution encourages children Act. in Congress recognize the contributions and students to take time to learn Within the bipartisan process sur- of our Nation’s seniors by keeping from senior citizens. It is imperative rounding this bill, I am pleased that I their needs in mind as we develop legis- that we as a society facilitate the shar- was successful in including important lation. We must take this responsi- ing of information among the different changes to the act. My local experts bility seriously as we consider issues generations. said that seniors raising their grand- such as Medicare, Social Security, vet- I don’t want anyone to get the idea children needed great access to finan- erans benefits, housing, and health that this resolution is about seniors cial support and information about

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:36 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.077 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 programs for which they are eligible. Quality of Life Act, H.R. 5211. H.R. 5211 con- difficulty affording their prescription drugs. One They said that seniors needed more tains a number of items of great importance to reason is because the new program creates a services in their communities to avoid America’s seniors. H.R. 5211 helps seniors ‘‘doughnut hole,’’ where seniors must pay for spending down their assets to qualify by: their prescriptions above a certain amount out for Medicaid. They said that we needed Repealing all taxes on Social Security bene- of their own pockets until their expenses reach a greater focus on mental health and fits. Since Social Security benefits are fi- a level where Medicare coverage resumes. elder justice. The reauthorization of nanced with tax dollars, taxing these benefits H.R. 5211 helps seniors cope with these costs the Older Americans Act addresses is an example of double taxation. The benefits by providing them with a tax credit equal to 80 these needs, and I hope that this im- tax also reduces Social Security benefits by percent of their out-of-pocket pharmaceutical portant legislation will pass this Con- subterfuge. costs. gress. Ensuring that Social Security trust fund H.R. 5211 also lowers the price of pharma- However, we must do more to assist money is used only for Social Security. H.R. ceuticals by making two changes in the law to grandparent caregivers. These grand- 5211 requires that all money raised for the So- create a free market in pharmaceuticals. First, parents make up 5.7 million households cial Security trust fund will be spent in pay- H.R. 5211 allows anyone wishing to import a living with over 6.1 million children, ments to beneficiaries, with excess receipts in- drug to submit an application to the Food and evidence that many of these grand- vested in interest-bearing certificates of de- Drug Administration, FDA, which then must parents are oftentimes caring for more posit. This will keep Social Security trust fund approve the drug unless the FDA finds the than one child. In my congressional money from being diverted to other programs, drug is either not approved for use in the U.S. district, there are over 10,000 grand- as well as allow the fund to grow by providing or is adulterated or misbranded. Second, H.R. parents who are responsible for their for investment in interest-bearing instruments. 5211 ensures that lawful internet pharmacies grandchildren’s needs. Indeed, the Sev- Ending the raid of the Social Security trust can continue to offer affordable prescription enth District of Illinois, my congres- fund is a vital first step in any serious Social drugs free of Federal harassment. sional district, has the highest percent- Security reform plan. Protecting the trust fund In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I reiterate my age of children living with grand- also demonstrates our commitment to putting support for H. Res. 874 and my hope that parents in the Nation. the priorities of the American people ahead of Congress will continue to show its apprecia- Mr. Speaker, I believe that you can special interest pork barrel spending. tion for America’s seniors by voting on my measure the greatness of a society by Repealing provisions of Federal law that re- Senior Citizens’ Improved Quality of Life Act how well it treats its young, how well strict the ability of senior citizens to form pri- before adjourning for the year. it treats its old, and how well it treats vate contracts for health care services. This Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, those who have difficulty caring for restriction violates the rights of seniors who I yield back the balance of my time. themselves. In this case when we pro- may wish to use their own resources to obtain The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vide grandparents, senior citizens, with procedures or treatments not covered by question is on the motion offered by the opportunity to help raise their Medicare, or to simply avoid the bureaucracy the gentleman from New York (Mr. grandchildren, then we are doing the and uncertainty that come when seniors must KUHL) that the House suspend the rules Nation a great service. wait for the judgment of a Centers for Medi- and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 874, I thank all of those who rose to sup- care and Medicaid Services, CMS, bureaucrat as amended. port this legislation. before finding out if a desired treatment is cov- The question was taken; and (two- ered. H.R. 5211 also stops the Social Security b 1830 thirds having voted in favor thereof) Administration from denying Social Security the rules were suspended and the reso- Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, benefits to seniors who refuse to enroll in lution, as amended, was agreed to. I reserve the balance of my time. Medicare Part A. Forcing seniors to enroll in The title of the resolution was Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield Medicare Part A as a condition for receiving amended so as to read: ‘‘A Resolution myself such time as I may consume. Social Security violates the promise rep- recognizing and honoring older Ameri- Mr. Speaker, I have no other speak- resented by Social Security. Americans pay cans.’’. ers, but I would like to make some taxes into the Social Security trust fund their A motion to reconsider was laid on closing remarks. I want to say that I whole working lives and are promised that So- the table. had the pleasure of serving, together cial Security will be there for them when they with Chairman PATRICK TIBERI from retire. Yet, today, seniors are told that they f Ohio, and together we led our com- cannot receive these benefits unless they mittee through the effort of the reau- agree to join another government program. RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING thorization of the Older Americans Allowing seniors who neither want nor need EFFORTS OF STATE OF NEW Act. to participate in the Medicare program to re- YORK TO DEVELOP NATIONAL It was of great satisfaction to me, be- frain from doing so and ensuring seniors have PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR cause we were able to pass amendments the freedom to use their own resources to ob- Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I move to and requests for an increase in author- tain quality health care will strengthen the suspend the rules and agree to the con- ization for this very important act. Medicare program for those seniors who do current resolution (H. Con. Res. 419) Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance wish to receive Medicare benefits. Of course, recognizing and supporting the efforts of my time. H.R. 5211 does not take away Medicare bene- of the State of New York to develop Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, fits from any senior. It simply allows each sen- the National Purple Heart Hall of I agree with my colleagues on the ior to choose voluntarily whether or not to ac- Honor in New Windsor, New York, and other side of the aisle. I urge my col- cept Medicare benefits. for other purposes, as amended. leagues to support this resolution. Ensuring that Social Security benefits only The Clerk read as follows: Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to go to American citizens. Proposals, such as H. CON. RES. 419 support and cosponsor H. Res. 874, a resolu- those contained in the Reid-Kennedy immigration honoring America’s senior citizens for tion bill, to allow noncitizens, including those Whereas George Washington, at his headquarters in Newburgh, New York, on August their contributions to American life. I am par- who entered the country illegally, to receive 7, 1782, devised a Badge of Military Merit to ticularly pleased by the language encouraging Social Security benefits are a slap in the face be given to enlisted men and noncommis- young people to seek out and talk to our Na- to America’s workers and seniors. H.R. 5211 sioned officers for meritorious action; tion’s seniors about these seniors’ life experi- ensures that only American citizens who have Whereas the Badge of Military Merit be- ences. Talking to beloved grandparents, paid into the Social Security trust fund can re- came popularly known as the ‘‘Purple aunts, uncles, or friends about their past is a ceive Social Security benefits. Heart’’ because it consisted of the figure of a great way to learn history and gain an under- Providing seniors with a tax credit to help heart in purple cloth or silk edged with nar- standing of the past that simply cannot be ob- cover their prescription drug expenses not row lace or binding and was affixed to the uniform coat over the left breast; tained from a textbook. covered by Medicare and repealing Federal Whereas Badges of Military Merit were I hope that, in the limited time left in this barriers that prohibit seniors from obtaining awarded during the Revolutionary War by congressional session, we would further dem- quality prescription drugs from overseas. Even General George Washington at his head- onstrate our commitment to America’s seniors though Congress added a prescription drug quarters, in Newburgh, New York, on May 3 by voting on my Senior Citizens’ Improved benefit to Medicare, many seniors still have and June 8, 1783;

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.079 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6703 Whereas the Badge of Military Merit, an New York (Mrs. KELLY), and the State Navy. President Harry S. Truman retroactively award for military merit in the Revolu- of New York for establishing a place extended the eligibility for the Navy, Marine tionary War, is the inspiration for today’s for Americans to come and honor those Corps, and Coast Guard back to April 5, 1917, Purple Heart medal; men and women of our military who Whereas on the bicentennial of General and in 1962, President John F. Kennedy ex- Washington’s birthday in February 1932, the have sacrificed so much for America. tended eligibility to any ‘‘civilian national of the Badge of Military Merit was redesignated by They are the individuals who fight for United States, who while serving under com- General Douglas MacArthur, then Chief of us, who sweat for us, who bleed for us, petent authority in any capacity with an armed Staff of the Army, as the Purple Heart, to be and, sadly and unfortunately, some- force . . ., has been, or may hereafter be, awarded to persons killed or wounded in ac- times who die for us. wounded’’ to qualify for the Purple Heart. tion against an enemy of the United States; The Purple Heart is a unique symbol Mr. Speaker, the Purple Heart has an illus- Whereas more than 800,000 members of the that recognizes the sacrifices made by trious career and it is recognition of the Armed Forces have been awarded the Purple the men and women of the Armed enemy-related injuries a service member sus- Heart; Whereas the State of New York has dedi- Forces, sacrifices made for the free- tains. Today, there are more than 800,000 cated substantial resources to the creation doms this great country offers, free- members of the Armed Forces who have been of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor doms not just for themselves, but for awarded the Purple Heart. The State of New to be constructed at the New Windsor Can- future generations of Americans. York has been working to establish a National tonment, a New York State Historic Site, in It is only fitting that we have a place Purple Heart Hall of Honor at the New Wind- New Windsor, New York, to honor those indi- such as the National Purple Heart Hall sor Cantonment in New Windsor, New York to viduals who have been awarded the Purple of Honor to honor those men and provide a permanent place of remembrance of Heart and to inform and educate the people women so that future generations can the service and sacrifices made by men and of the United States about the history and go there and learn about those fine importance of that distinguished combat women in uniform throughout our nation’s his- award; young Americans who have ensured tory. This resolution before us recognizes the Whereas the National Purple Heart Hall of that we can all live free. efforts of the State of New York, and encour- Honor will be a permanent place of remem- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ages the education and information on the his- brance of the service and sacrifices made by my time. tory and importance of this distinguished com- the members of the Armed Forces wounded Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield bat award. or killed in service to America throughout myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- the Nation’s history, both at home and (Mr. SKELTON asked and was given port this resolution. abroad; and permission to revise and extend his re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Whereas as the Nation continues to defend marks.) the American Way, there will be a need for a my time. distinguished place to honor those who in Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 the future are awarded the Purple Heart for support of House Concurrent Resolution 419, minutes to the distinguished gentle- their service and sacrifice: Now, therefore, which recognizes the efforts of the State of woman from New York (Mrs. KELLY). be it New York to establish the National Purple Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Heart Hall of Honor. encourage my colleagues to join me in Senate concurring), That the Congress— And, I recognize the gentlewoman from New honoring the extraordinary sacrifices (1) recognizes and supports the efforts of York, Mrs. SUE KELLY, the sponsor of this made by American’s veterans by voting the State of New York to develop and main- measure for her efforts. One might wonder ‘‘yes’’ on H. Con. Res 419. tain the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York, to honor those why the state of New York is leading the effort This resolution supports the estab- individuals who have been awarded the Pur- to establish a center that focuses on the his- lishment of a National Purple Heart ple Heart and to inform and educate the peo- tory and importance of this honored military Hall of Honor in the birthplace of the ple of the United States about the history award. The reason is simple, in the summer of Purple Heart in New Windsor, New and importance of that distinguished combat 1782, during the Revolutionary War; General York. The Purple Heart is the oldest award; and George Washington devised two new badges, and one of the most prestigious honors (2) encourages the people of the United one of which was the Badge of Military Merit, bestowed upon an American soldier. By States as well as Federal departments and which we know today as the Purple Heart. passing this legislation today, we rec- agencies to cooperate, assist, and participate in educating and informing individuals about General Washington at the time wrote ‘‘... ognize the sacrifices of the brave men the history and importance of the Purple whenever any singularly meritorious action is and women who have received this Heart and about the National Purple Heart performed, the author of it shall be permitted honor. Hall of Honor. to wear on his facings over the left breast, the The National Purple Heart Hall of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged Honor will uniquely highlight the sto- ant to the rule, the gentleman from with narrow lace or binding.’’ Three soldiers ries of the Purple Heart veterans. Minnesota (Mr. KLINE) and the gen- are known to have received the original honor Every Purple Heart veteran is a hero tleman from Missouri (Mr. SKELTON) badge, Sergeant Daniel Bissell of the 2nd whose story needs to be hold. By hear- each will control 20 minutes. Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line, ing these stories we can fully honor The Chair recognizes the gentleman Sergeant William Brown of the 5th their sacrifices and learn from their ex- from Minnesota. Connectivity Regiment of the Continental Line, periences. The stories will echo within GENERAL LEAVE and Sergeant Elijah Churchill of the 2nd Conti- the halls of the National Purple Heart Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- nental Dragoons, also a Connecticut regiment. Hall of Honor, and they should inspire imous consent that all Members have 5 However, after the Revolution, the award feels our Nation not only to preserve the legislative days within which to revise into disuse and was not proposed for use legacy of our military heroes, but to and extend their remarks on the reso- again until after World War I. better appreciate the freedoms for lution under consideration. In 1927, Army Chief of Staff General which they fought. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Charles P. Summerall directed that proposed The Hall of Honor is scheduled to be objection to the request of the gen- legislation be sent to Congress to revive the officially dedicated November 10. It tleman from Minnesota? Badge of Military Merit. However, it was not will be located at New Windsor Canton- There was no objection. until 1931, when General Summerall’s suc- ment, the site in my congressional dis- Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- cessor, General Douglas MacArthur pushed trict. This is the site of the last en- self such time as I may consume. forward the idea to reinstitute the badge. It campment of the Continental Army, Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong was on the 200th anniversary of George where General George Washington first support of H. Con. Res. 419, recognizing Washington’s birth, February 22, 1932, that presented the Badge of Military Merit and supporting the efforts of the State the War Department announced General in 1782. Since then more than 800,000 of New York to develop the National Order No. 3, which established the Purple members of the Armed Forces have Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Heart. been awarded this medal, which is now Windsor, New York. In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ex- called the Purple Heart. It is an honor Mr. Speaker, let me first take just a tended the award to the Navy, Marine Corps, reserved for those soldiers who are moment to thank my colleague and and Coast Guard, and established a uniform wounded or killed while defending the good friend, the gentlewoman from application of standards in the Army and greatest of our principles, freedom.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:52 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.054 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 New York State has done a great deal KLINE) that the House suspend the Cuellar Johnson (CT) Pascrell Culberson Johnson (IL) Pastor to make the National Purple Heart rules and agree to the concurrent reso- Cummings Johnson, E. B. Paul Hall of Honor a reality. Governor lution, H. Con. Res 419, as amended. Davis (AL) Johnson, Sam Payne George Pataki and Bernadette Castro, The question was taken; and (two- Davis (CA) Jones (NC) Pearce our State’s park and recreation preser- thirds having voted in favor thereof) Davis (IL) Jones (OH) Pelosi Davis (KY) Kanjorski Pence vation commissioner, led the effort. the rules were suspended and the con- Davis (TN) Kaptur Peterson (MN) Our State’s senator, Senator Bill current resolution, as amended, was Davis, Jo Ann Kelly Peterson (PA) Larkin, a retired lieutenant colonel agreed to. Davis, Tom Kildee Petri with 23 years of Active Duty in the A motion to reconsider was laid on Deal (GA) Kilpatrick (MI) Pickering DeFazio Kind Pitts United States Army, has been a true the table. Delahunt King (IA) Platts champion in working on siting the Pur- DeLauro King (NY) Poe f ple Heart Hall of Honor in New Wind- Dent Kingston Pombo sor. Diaz-Balart, L. Kirk Pomeroy ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Diaz-Balart, M. Kline Porter I am also grateful for the efforts of PRO TEMPORE Dicks Knollenberg Price (GA) the military personnel subcommittee Doggett Kolbe Price (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- chairman, JOHN MCHUGH of New York, Doolittle Kucinich Pryce (OH) ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings who helped bring this legislation to the Doyle Kuhl (NY) Putnam will resume on motions to suspend the Drake LaHood Radanovich floor today. rules previously postponed. Dreier Langevin Rahall I want to thank especially Rick Duncan Lantos Ramstad Votes will be taken in the following Weeks, the State commander of the Edwards Larsen (WA) Rangel order: Ehlers Larson (CT) Regula New York Chapter of the Military House Concurrent Resolution 210, by Emanuel Latham Rehberg Order of the Purple Heart. The Mili- the yeas and nays; Emerson LaTourette Reichert tary Order contributed $500,000 toward Engel Leach Renzi House Resolution 622, by the yeas and the construction of the Hall of Honor. English (PA) Lee Reyes nays; Eshoo Levin Reynolds I will insert this letter of support House Concurrent Resolution 415, by Etheridge Lewis (CA) Rogers (AL) from the National Military Order of Everett Lewis (GA) Rogers (KY) the yeas and nays. the Purple Heart in the RECORD. Farr Lewis (KY) Rogers (MI) The first and third electronic votes Commander Weeks was also instru- Fattah Linder Rohrabacher will be conducted as 15-minute votes. Feeney Lipinski Ros-Lehtinen mental in gathering support for this The second vote in the series will be a Ferguson LoBiondo Ross resolution. I thank him very much. Filner Lofgren, Zoe Rothman 5-minute vote. While the Hall of Honor is in New Fitzpatrick (PA) Lowey Roybal-Allard Flake Lucas Royce York, it is important to remember it is f Foley Lungren, Daniel Ruppersberger a national institution that will cele- Forbes E. Rush brate the sacrifices of soldiers and vet- SUPPORTING THE GOAL OF ELIMI- Fortenberry Mack Ryan (OH) erans who have lived in all areas of our NATING SUFFERING AND DEATH Fossella Maloney Ryan (WI) country. Passage of this resolution DUE TO CANCER BY THE YEAR Foxx Manzullo Ryun (KS) 2015 Frank (MA) Marchant Sabo today, as our troops are courageously Franks (AZ) Markey Salazar fighting overseas to defend and pre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Frelinghuysen Marshall Sa´ nchez, Linda serve democracy, will send a strong pending business is the question of sus- Gallegly Matheson T. Garrett (NJ) Matsui Sanchez, Loretta message to our Armed Forces and our pending the rules and agreeing to the Gerlach McCarthy Saxton veterans that our Nation is grateful concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 210, Gibbons McCaul (TX) Schakowsky and continues to be grateful for the as amended. Gillmor McCollum (MN) Schiff Gingrey McCotter Schmidt sacrifices made by our military men The Clerk read the title of the con- Gohmert McCrery Schwartz (PA) and women. current resolution. Gonzalez McDermott Schwarz (MI) MILITARY ORDER OF The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Goode McHenry Scott (GA) THE PURPLE HEART, question is on the motion offered by Goodlatte McHugh Scott (VA) Springfield, VA, August 1, 2006. Gordon McIntyre Sensenbrenner the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Granger McKeon Serrano Chairman DUNCAN HUNTER, DEAL) that the House suspend the rules Graves McKinney Sessions House Armed Services Committee, and agree to the concurrent resolution, Green, Al McMorris Shadegg Washington, DC. Green, Gene Rodgers Shaw DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Military Order of H. Con. Res. 210, as amended, on which Grijalva McNulty Shays the Purple Heart (MOPH) is in total support the yeas and nays are ordered. Gutknecht Meehan Sherman of H. Con. Res. 419, which has been referred The vote was taken by electronic de- Hall Meek (FL) Sherwood to your committee. This resolution recog- vice, and there were—yeas 403, nays 0, Harman Meeks (NY) Shimkus nizes and encourages support for the Na- Hart Melancon Shuster not voting 29, as follows: Hastings (FL) Mica Simmons tional Purple Heart Hall of Honor. This Hall [Roll No. 451] Hastings (WA) Michaud Simpson of Honor, while located in New York, is real- Hayes Millender- Skelton ly a national effort and one that will recog- YEAS—403 Hayworth McDonald Slaughter nize and honor all our country’s men and Abercrombie Bishop (UT) Campbell (CA) Hefley Miller (FL) Smith (NJ) women who have been recipients of the Pur- Ackerman Blackburn Cannon Hensarling Miller (MI) Smith (TX) ple Heart Medal for their death or wounds re- Aderholt Blumenauer Cantor Herger Miller, Gary Smith (WA) ceived in combat. Akin Blunt Capito Herseth Miller, George Snyder Alexander Boehlert Capps Higgins Mollohan Sodrel MOPH urges you and your colleagues on Allen Boehner Cardin Hinchey Moore (WI) Solis the committee to support this very worth- Andrews Bonilla Cardoza Hinojosa Moran (KS) Souder while endeavor in a timely manner. Baca Bonner Carnahan Hobson Moran (VA) Spratt Respectfully, Bachus Bono Carson Hoekstra Murphy Stark JAMES D. RANDLES, Baird Boozman Carter Holden Murtha Stearns National Commander. Baker Boren Castle Holt Musgrave Stupak Baldwin Boswell Chabot Honda Myrick Sullivan Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I fully Barrett (SC) Boucher Chandler Hooley Nadler Sweeney endorse, and I know Members in this Barrow Boustany Chocola Hostettler Napolitano Tancredo Chamber do, the National Purple Heart Bartlett (MD) Boyd Clay Hoyer Neal (MA) Tanner Barton (TX) Bradley (NH) Cleaver Hulshof Neugebauer Tauscher Hall of Honor, and I yield back the bal- Bass Brady (PA) Clyburn Hunter Northup Taylor (MS) ance of my time. Bean Brady (TX) Coble Inglis (SC) Norwood Taylor (NC) Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I encourage Becerra Brown (SC) Cole (OK) Inslee Nunes Terry Berkley Brown, Corrine Conaway Israel Oberstar Thomas all of my colleagues to support H. Con. Berman Brown-Waite, Conyers Issa Obey Thompson (CA) Res. 419, and I yield back the balance of Berry Ginny Cooper Istook Olver Thompson (MS) my time. Biggert Burgess Costa Jackson (IL) Ortiz Thornberry The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bilbray Butterfield Costello Jackson-Lee Osborne Tiahrt Bilirakis Buyer Cramer (TX) Otter Tiberi question is on the motion offered by Bishop (GA) Calvert Crenshaw Jenkins Owens Tierney the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Bishop (NY) Camp (MI) Cubin Jindal Pallone Towns

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.083 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6705 Turner Wasserman Wexler Diaz-Balart, L. Kirk Porter Weiner Whitfield Wu Udall (CO) Schultz Whitfield Diaz-Balart, M. Kline Price (GA) Weldon (FL) Wicker Wynn Udall (NM) Waters Wicker Dicks Knollenberg Price (NC) Weldon (PA) Wilson (NM) Young (AK) Upton Watson Wilson (NM) Doggett Kolbe Pryce (OH) Weller Wilson (SC) Young (FL) Van Hollen Watt Wilson (SC) Doolittle Kucinich Putnam Westmoreland Wolf Vela´ zquez Waxman Wolf Doyle Kuhl (NY) Radanovich Wexler Woolsey Weiner Woolsey Drake LaHood Rahall Visclosky NOT VOTING—30 Walden (OR) Weldon (FL) Wu Dreier Langevin Ramstad Weldon (PA) Wynn Walsh Duncan Lantos Rangel Beauprez Ford Lynch Weller Young (AK) Wamp Edwards Larsen (WA) Regula Brown (OH) Gilchrest McGovern Westmoreland Young (FL) Ehlers Larson (CT) Rehberg Burton (IN) Green (WI) Miller (NC) Emanuel Latham Reichert Capuano Gutierrez Moore (KS) NOT VOTING—29 Emerson LaTourette Renzi Case Harris Murtha Beauprez Ford Lynch Engel Leach Reyes Crowley Hyde Ney Brown (OH) Gilchrest McGovern English (PA) Lee Reynolds Davis (FL) Jefferson Nussle Burton (IN) Green (WI) Miller (NC) Eshoo Levin Rogers (AL) DeGette Keller Oxley Capuano Gutierrez Moore (KS) Etheridge Lewis (CA) Rogers (KY) Dingell Kennedy (MN) Sanders Case Harris Ney Everett Lewis (GA) Rogers (MI) Evans Kennedy (RI) Strickland Crowley Hyde Nussle Farr Lewis (KY) Rohrabacher Davis (FL) Jefferson Oxley Fattah Linder Ros-Lehtinen b 1913 DeGette Keller Sanders Feeney Lipinski Ross Dingell Kennedy (MN) So (two-thirds of those voting having Strickland Ferguson LoBiondo Rothman Evans Kennedy (RI) Filner Lofgren, Zoe Roybal-Allard responded in the affirmative) the rules Fitzpatrick (PA) Lowey Royce b 1902 were suspended and the resolution, as Flake Lucas Ruppersberger amended, was agreed to. So (two-thirds of those voting having Foley Lungren, Daniel Rush Forbes E. Ryan (OH) The result of the vote was announced responded in the affirmative) the rules Fortenberry Mack Ryan (WI) as above recorded. were suspended and the concurrent res- Fossella Maloney Ryun (KS) A motion to reconsider was laid on olution, as amended, was agreed to. Foxx Manzullo Sabo Frank (MA) Marchant Salazar the table. The result of the vote was announced Franks (AZ) Markey Sa´ nchez, Linda as above recorded. Frelinghuysen Marshall T. f A motion to reconsider was laid on Gallegly Matheson Sanchez, Loretta the table. Garrett (NJ) Matsui Saxton CONDEMNING THE REPRESSION OF Gerlach McCarthy Schakowsky THE IRANIAN BAHA’I COMMU- f Gibbons McCaul (TX) Schiff NITY AND CALLING FOR THE Gillmor McCollum (MN) Schmidt RECOGNIZING AND HONORING FIL- Gingrey McCotter Schwartz (PA) EMANCIPATION OF IRANIAN BA- IPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS Gohmert McCrery Schwarz (MI) HA’IS Gonzalez McDermott Scott (GA) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Goode McHenry Scott (VA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The MCMORRIS RODGERS). The pending busi- Goodlatte McHugh Sensenbrenner pending business is the question of sus- ness is the question of suspending the Gordon McIntyre Serrano pending the rules and agreeing to the Granger McKeon Sessions concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res 415. rules and agreeing to the resolution, H. Graves McKinney Shadegg Res. 622, as amended. Green, Al McMorris Shaw The Clerk read the title of the con- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Green, Gene Rodgers Shays current resolution. tion. Grijalva McNulty Sherman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gutknecht Meehan Sherwood question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hall Meek (FL) Shimkus question is on the motion offered by Harman Meeks (NY) Shuster the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Hart Melancon Simmons ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend Hastings (FL) Mica Simpson the rules and agree to the concurrent ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend Hastings (WA) Michaud Skelton the rules and agree to the resolution, Hayes Millender- Slaughter resolution, H. Con. Res. 415 on which H. Res. 622, as amended, on which the Hayworth McDonald Smith (NJ) the yeas and nays are ordered. yeas and nays are ordered. Hefley Miller (FL) Smith (TX) The vote was taken by electronic de- Hensarling Miller (MI) Smith (WA) vice, and there were—yeas 393, nays 2, This will be a 5-minute vote. Herger Miller, Gary Snyder The vote was taken by electronic de- Herseth Miller, George Sodrel not voting 37, as follows: vice, and there were—yeas 402, nays 0, Higgins Mollohan Solis [Roll No. 453] Hinchey Moore (WI) Souder not voting 30, as follows: Hinojosa Moran (KS) Spratt YEAS—393 [Roll No. 452] Hobson Moran (VA) Stark Abercrombie Boozman Cooper Hoekstra Murphy Stearns Ackerman Boren Costa YEAS—402 Holden Musgrave Stupak Aderholt Boswell Costello Abercrombie Boehner Castle Holt Myrick Sullivan Akin Boucher Cramer Ackerman Bonilla Chabot Honda Nadler Sweeney Alexander Boustany Crenshaw Aderholt Bonner Chandler Hooley Napolitano Tancredo Andrews Boyd Cubin Akin Bono Chocola Hostettler Neal (MA) Tanner Baca Bradley (NH) Cuellar Alexander Boozman Clay Hoyer Neugebauer Tauscher Bachus Brady (PA) Culberson Allen Boren Cleaver Hulshof Northup Taylor (MS) Baird Brady (TX) Cummings Andrews Boswell Clyburn Hunter Norwood Taylor (NC) Baker Brown (SC) Davis (AL) Baca Boucher Coble Inglis (SC) Nunes Terry Baldwin Brown, Corrine Davis (CA) Bachus Boustany Cole (OK) Inslee Oberstar Thomas Barrett (SC) Burgess Davis (IL) Baird Boyd Conaway Israel Obey Thompson (CA) Barrow Butterfield Davis (KY) Baker Bradley (NH) Conyers Issa Olver Thompson (MS) Bartlett (MD) Calvert Davis (TN) Baldwin Brady (PA) Cooper Istook Ortiz Thornberry Barton (TX) Camp (MI) Davis, Jo Ann Barrett (SC) Brady (TX) Costa Jackson (IL) Osborne Tiahrt Bass Campbell (CA) Davis, Tom Barrow Brown (SC) Costello Jackson-Lee Otter Tiberi Bean Cannon Deal (GA) Bartlett (MD) Brown, Corrine Cramer (TX) Owens Tierney Becerra Cantor DeFazio Barton (TX) Brown-Waite, Crenshaw Jenkins Pallone Towns Berkley Capito Delahunt Bass Ginny Cubin Jindal Pascrell Turner Berman Capps DeLauro Bean Burgess Cuellar Johnson (CT) Pastor Udall (CO) Berry Cardin Dent Becerra Butterfield Culberson Johnson (IL) Paul Udall (NM) Biggert Cardoza Diaz-Balart, L. Berkley Buyer Cummings Johnson, E. B. Payne Upton Bilbray Carnahan Diaz-Balart, M. Berman Calvert Davis (AL) Johnson, Sam Pearce Van Hollen Bilirakis Carson Dicks Berry Camp (MI) Davis (CA) Jones (NC) Pelosi Vela´ zquez Bishop (GA) Carter Doggett Biggert Campbell (CA) Davis (IL) Jones (OH) Pence Visclosky Bishop (NY) Castle Doolittle Bilbray Cannon Davis (KY) Kanjorski Peterson (MN) Walden (OR) Bishop (UT) Chabot Doyle Bilirakis Cantor Davis (TN) Kaptur Peterson (PA) Walsh Blackburn Chandler Drake Bishop (GA) Capito Davis, Jo Ann Kelly Petri Wamp Blumenauer Chocola Dreier Bishop (NY) Capps Davis, Tom Kildee Pickering Wasserman Blunt Clay Duncan Bishop (UT) Cardin Deal (GA) Kilpatrick (MI) Pitts Schultz Boehlert Cleaver Edwards Blackburn Cardoza DeFazio Kind Platts Waters Boehner Clyburn Ehlers Blumenauer Carnahan Delahunt King (IA) Poe Watson Bonilla Coble Emanuel Blunt Carson DeLauro King (NY) Pombo Watt Bonner Conaway Emerson Boehlert Carter Dent Kingston Pomeroy Waxman Bono Conyers Engel

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.051 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 English (PA) Lewis (CA) Rogers (MI) NAYS—2 (Rept. No. 109–670) on the resolution (H. Eshoo Lewis (GA) Rohrabacher Kucinich Paul Res. 1015) providing for consideration Etheridge Lewis (KY) Ros-Lehtinen Everett Linder Ross NOT VOTING—37 of the bill (H.R. 4844) to amend the Na- Farr Lipinski Rothman tional Voter Registration Act of 1993 to Allen Dingell Fattah LoBiondo Roybal-Allard Kennedy (RI) Beauprez Evans require any individual who desires to Feeney Lofgren, Zoe Royce Lynch Brown (OH) Flake register or re-register to vote in an Ferguson Lowey Ruppersberger Marchant Brown-Waite, Ford Filner Lucas Rush McGovern election for Federal office to provide Ginny Gilchrest Fitzpatrick (PA) Lungren, Daniel Ryan (OH) Miller (NC) Burton (IN) Granger the appropriate State election official E. Ryan (WI) Moore (KS) Foley Buyer Green (WI) with proof that the individual is a cit- Forbes Mack Ryun (KS) Murtha Capuano Gutierrez Ney izen of the United States to prevent Fortenberry Maloney Sabo Case Harris Nussle fraud in Federal elections, and for Fossella Manzullo Salazar Cole (OK) Hyde Oxley Foxx Markey Sa´ nchez, Linda Crowley Jefferson other purposes, which was referred to Sanders Frank (MA) Marshall T. Davis (FL) Keller the House Calendar and ordered to be Franks (AZ) Matheson Sanchez, Loretta DeGette Kennedy (MN) Strickland printed. Frelinghuysen Matsui Saxton Gallegly McCarthy Schakowsky b 1930 f Garrett (NJ) McCaul (TX) Schiff Gerlach McCollum (MN) Schmidt So (two-thirds of those voting having SECURE BORDERS Gibbons McCotter Schwartz (PA) responded in the affirmative) the rules (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was Gillmor McCrery Schwarz (MI) were suspended and the concurrent res- Gingrey McDermott Scott (GA) given permission to address the House Gohmert McHenry Scott (VA) olution was agreed to. for 1 minute.) Gonzalez McHugh Sensenbrenner The result of the vote was announced Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Goode McIntyre Serrano as above recorded. Speaker, this week we will consider Goodlatte McKeon Sessions A motion to reconsider was laid on Gordon McKinney Shadegg legislation that the American people Graves McMorris Shaw the table. have made clear must be addressed to Green, Al Rodgers Shays f solve the illegal immigration crisis in Green, Gene McNulty Sherman our country. For too long, the security Grijalva Meehan Sherwood PERSONAL EXPLANATION Gutknecht Meek (FL) Shimkus and well-being of our Nation has been Hall Meeks (NY) Shuster Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I compromised by open and porous bor- Harman Melancon Simmons was absent from Washington on Tuesday, ders. Hart Mica Simpson September 19, 2006. As a result, I was not re- After months of field hearings and Hastings (FL) Michaud Skelton Hastings (WA) Millender- Slaughter corded for rollcall votes Nos. 451, 452, and listening to our constituents’ concerns, Hayes McDonald Smith (NJ) 453. Had I been present, I would have voted it is clear that Americans from Savan- Hayworth Miller (FL) Smith (TX) ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Nos. 451, 452, and 453. nah to Seattle and from San Diego to Hefley Miller (MI) Smith (WA) Hensarling Miller, Gary Snyder f Syracuse demand tighter border secu- Herger Miller, George Sodrel rity and stronger immigration laws. Herseth Mollohan Solis COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- Last week, we passed the Secure Fence Higgins Moore (WI) Souder ORABLE SHELLEY BERKLEY, Act to tackle the problem of illegal Hinchey Moran (KS) Spratt MEMBER OF CONGRESS Hinojosa Moran (VA) Stark aliens coming across the border, and Hobson Murphy Stearns The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- three bills will be brought to the floor Hoekstra Musgrave Stupak fore the House the following commu- this week to ensure that our law en- Holden Myrick Sullivan forcement agencies have the tools Holt Nadler Sweeney nication from the Honorable SHELLEY Honda Napolitano Tancredo BERKLEY, Member of Congress: needed to further deal with this crisis. Hooley Neal (MA) Tanner CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, I call on all of my colleagues here and Hostettler Neugebauer Tauscher HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, in the Senate to pass these critical Hoyer Northup Taylor (MS) Washington, DC, September 14, 2006. pieces of legislation. Hulshof Norwood Taylor (NC) Hunter Nunes Terry Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Madam Speaker, no longer can we Inglis (SC) Oberstar Thomas Speaker, House of Representatives, allow an attitude of indifference to- Inslee Obey Thompson (CA) Washington, DC. ward the sovereignty of our borders. Israel Olver Thompson (MS) DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you We should pass these bills and speak Issa Ortiz Thornberry formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules Istook Osborne Tiahrt of the House of Representatives, that I have loudly to those wishing to break our Jackson (IL) Otter Tiberi been served with a subpoena for testimony laws that their actions will no longer Jackson-Lee Owens Tierney be tolerated by the United States. (TX) Pallone Towns issued by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Jenkins Pascrell Turner After consultation with the Office of Gen- f Jindal Pastor Udall (CO) eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- Johnson (CT) Payne Udall (NM) ance with the subpoena is inconsistent with SPECIAL ORDERS Johnson (IL) Pearce Upton the precedents and privileges of the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Johnson, E. B. Pelosi Van Hollen Sincerely, Johnson, Sam Pence Vela´ zquez the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- SHELLEY BERKLEY, uary 4, 2005, and under a previous order Jones (NC) Peterson (MN) Visclosky Member of Congress. Jones (OH) Peterson (PA) Walden (OR) of the House, the following Members Kanjorski Petri Walsh f will be recognized for 5 minutes each. Kaptur Pickering Wamp Kelly Pitts Wasserman REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER f Kildee Platts Schultz AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 65 Kilpatrick (MI) Poe Waters IRAQ WAR Kind Pombo Watson Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I ask The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a King (IA) Pomeroy Watt unanimous consent to have my name previous order of the House, the gen- King (NY) Porter Waxman Kingston Price (GA) Weiner removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 65. tleman from Washington (Mr. Kirk Price (NC) Weldon (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there MCDERMOTT) is recognized for 5 min- Kline Pryce (OH) Weldon (PA) objection to the request of the gen- utes. Knollenberg Putnam Weller tleman from Illinois? Kolbe Radanovich Westmoreland Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, Kuhl (NY) Rahall Wexler There was no objection. the Iraq war is doing badly, and the LaHood Ramstad Whitfield f President would like the American Langevin Rangel Wicker people to think about something else. Lantos Regula Wilson (NM) REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- With less than 2 months until the mid- Larsen (WA) Rehberg Wilson (SC) VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Larson (CT) Reichert Wolf term elections, the Republicans sud- Latham Renzi Woolsey H.R. 4844, FEDERAL ELECTION IN- denly fear the democracy they claim to LaTourette Reyes Wu TEGRITY ACT OF 2006 be spreading. Leach Reynolds Wynn Lee Rogers (AL) Young (AK) Mrs. CAPITO, from the Committee A commentary in today’s Asia Times Levin Rogers (KY) Young (FL) on Rules, submitted a privileged report sums it up. The article is entitled,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.052 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6707 ‘‘Iraq, Trying to Spin the the terrorists. If only our President dle East or in post-conflict reconstruction. Unspinnable.’’ would listen. If only Republicans in What seemed most important was loyalty to Let me briefly quote from it: Congress would demand the President the Bush administration. ‘‘The power of spin is not infinite; O’Beirne’s staff posed blunt questions to stop the rhetoric and face the reality. some candidates about domestic politics: Did however, as the administration is now But that can’t happen as long as the you vote for George W. Bush in 2000? Do you discovering, bad news has cascaded out special interests receive special treat- support the way the president is fighting the of Iraq at such an astonishing pace ment by the Republicans. war on terror? Two people who sought jobs that it defies credulity to suggest that Another new book, ‘‘Imperial Life in with the US occupation authority said they the war has not drastically worsened the Emerald City,’’ by a Washington were even asked their views on Roe v. Wade. the lives of Iraqis.’’ Post reporter, offers a sobering assess- The result, Chandrasekaran says, was that officials in many key areas, ‘‘lacked vital American soldiers have been fighting ment of the extent to which favors skills and experience.’’ Many people involved and dying in Iraq for years to prop up meant more than credentials in Iraq. in the effort to rebuild and stabilize Iraq now the same flawed and failed policy by I submit for printing in the RECORD a see this decision making process as ‘‘one of the President who cannot win the war, story published yesterday in the Chris- the Bush administration’s gravest errors.’’ cannot win the peace, and cannot lead tian Science Monitor entitled, ‘‘Mis- ‘‘We didn’t tap—and it should have started the United States out of harm’s way. takes Made by U.S. in Staffing Iraq? from the White House on down—just didn’t The President says stay the course, The new book alleges it wasn’t what tap the right people to do this job,’’ said Frederick Smith, who served as the deputy and Republicans in the Congress refuse but who you knew that determined who director of the CPA’s Washington office. ‘‘It to say or do anything independent of got the key jobs.’’ was a tough, tough job. Instead we got people the President. No oversight, just blind As the newspaper story recounts, be- who went out there because of their political allegiance. The number of U.S. soldiers fore anyone could go to Iraq, they were leanings . . .’’ killed in Iraq stands at 2,678. Every day vetted by a Republican political ap- One former CPA employee who had an of- in Iraq, on average of two more soldiers pointee and his staff in the Pentagon fice near O’Beirne’s wrote an e-mail to a die. The number of U.S. soldiers in- who, quoted here, posed blunt ques- friend describing the recruitment process: ‘‘I watched re´sume´s of immensely talented indi- jured in Iraq recently passed another tions to some candidates about domes- viduals who had sought out CPA to help the grim statistic, 20,000 physical injuries. tic politics: Did you vote for George country thrown in the trash because their Every day in Iraq, 19 U.S. soldiers on Bush in 2000? Do you support the way adherence to ‘the President’s vision for Iraq’ average are injured as they try to sur- the President is fighting the war on (a frequently heard phrase at CPA) was ‘un- vive in the middle of a civil war. And terror? Two people who sought jobs certain.’ I saw senior civil servants from we have not yet begun to count the with the U.S. occupation said they agencies like Treasury, Energy . . . and number of U.S. psychological casual- were even asked about Rowe v. Wade. Commerce denied advisory positions in Baghdad that were instead handed to promi- ties, the soldiers with PTSD. That The President sent a 24-year-old over nent RNC (Republican National Committee) could be another 20,000 to 30,000 from there to open the stock market. That contributors.’’ PTSD alone. is how the President is running the In a review of the book in The Washington But nothing will change as long as Iraq war. Post, Moses Naim, editor in chief of Foreign the President has a Republican Con- The congressional Republicans are Policy magazine, writes that while common gress rubber-stamping his vision. Even doing just as they are ordered. Over the wisdom holds that ‘‘the decision to invade Iraqi leaders and parliament get it. next 7 weeks, the Republicans will offer Iraq and topple Saddam Hussein is still open to debate, American mismanagement of the Just yesterday, Abdel al-Anisi, a mem- the American people endless rhetoric. country after the invasion is not.’’ ber of the largest party in Maliki’s gov- But that will only produce endless cas- What caused the massive collapse of com- ernment said, ‘‘We have to determine ualties until we replace a Republican mon sense that doomed the CPA and under- the nature of our relationship with the Congress that merely takes orders. We mined the US gamble in Iraq? That is the Multinational Forces in Iraq, which is have to have a Democratic Congress question that every page tacitly forces on to support the role of the government, that is willing to provide oversight on the reader. American ingenuity, pragmatism not to take over its role.’’ what this President is doing. Election and practical approaches to problem-solving are legendary. But Chandrasekaran shows We are seen as occupiers in Iraq try- is about 50 days away, Mr. President. that what reigned in Iraq was massive in- ing to control their oil and trying to [From the Christian Science Monitor, Sept. competence, patently unfeasible schemes, dictate their policies, and our presence 19, 2006] naive expectations and arrogance fueled by provokes more violence. MISTAKES MADE BY US IN STAFFING IRAQ? ignorance. His book methodically documents The President would like you to be- NEW BOOK ALLEGES IT WASN’T WHAT, BUT WHO, the baffling ineptitude that dominated US lieve that terrorism is a new threat in YOU KNEW THAT DETERMINED KEY JOBS attempts to influence Iraq’s fiendish politics, rebuild the electrical grid, privatize the a new century. The only new thing (By Tom Regan) economy, run the oil industry, recruit expert about the latest threat is how the In the early days after the fall of Baghdad staff or instill a modicum of normalcy to the President has mismanaged our rein 2003, many Americans both inside and out- lives of Iraqis. Nor are the book’s complaints sponse. Had Republicans in Congress side the government indicated a desire to go Monday-morning quarterbacking. The CPA’s provided any Iraq oversight, the truth to Iraq to help with the war effort. But a new failings caused widespread grumbling at the would have emerged and we would have book by Washington Post reporter Rajiv time. Chandrasekaran tells of a message changed the course. Chandrasekaran, ‘‘Imperial Life in the Emer- board on which some Marines had drawn a But the Republican congressional ald City,’’ argues that ties to the Bush ad- gravestone inscribed with the words ‘‘COM- ministration or to the Republican Party reg- leaders demand acquiescence by their MON SENSE.’’ The caption underneath it ularly trumped years of experience or knowl- read: ‘‘Killed by the CPA.’’ members, so the President’s flawed war edge in a particular field when key jobs were But writer, blogger and Republican con- just keeps getting worse. being assigned. sultant Rich Galen, who was in Baghdad Throughout history, nations in the The result, Mr. Chandrasekaran writes, is around the same time as Chandrasekaran, East and nations in the West have that under the leadership of L. Paul Bremer, writes at the Townhall.org site that many of faced the threat of terrorism. A new the first administrator of the Coalition Pro- the portraits of CPA officials and personnel book entitled, ‘‘What Terrorists Want: visional Authority, many inexperienced or in the book are ‘‘appallingly unfair.’’ The ob- unqualified people were given key posts in Understanding the Enemy, Containing vious implication being, while coalition the rebuilding of Iraq, and often found them- military personnel were in constant danger the Threat,’’ by Louise Richardson, selves in situations they could not handle. of being injured or killed by ambush or IED, ought to be required reading for Repub- Before anyone could go to Baghdad, the ‘‘naive neocons’’ of the CPA were loung- licans. The author analyzes history to Chandrasekaran (who had spent six months ing about in perfect luxurious safety, eating show us that terrorists want three Rs: in Iraq before the war started in March 2003, dates and pomegranates, sipping fine wines revenge, renown, and reaction. She and then was the Post’s Baghdad bureau and taking an occasional refreshing dip in doesn’t stop there. The second half of chief from April 2003 to October 2004) reports, the ‘‘resort-sized swimming pool’’ ... the book is called ‘‘The Counter-Ter- they first had to go through the office of Jim The vast majority of CPA employees lived O’Beirne in the Pentagon. in trailers (two people per half, shared bath- rorists.’’ To pass muster with O’Beirne, a political room, running water a pleasant surprise), ate Armed with understanding, not rhet- appointee who screens prospective political in the cafeteria (food by Kellogg, Brown & oric, not ideology, the author provides appointees for Defense Department posts, ap- Root a subsidiary of Halliburton); worked in insights into successfully dealing with plicants didn’t need to be experts in the Mid- crowded, dusty outdated offices (even by

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Since President Bush took of- previous order of the House, the gen- say. They say to him, they say to his fice, we have lost 3 million more good tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- parents, these officers in blue, ‘‘He jobs. America’s trade deficit in motor nized for 5 minutes. would have made a fine police officer.’’ vehicles alone has climbed by approxi- Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, to be a po- Ryan Miller was a fine marine. He mately 20 percent, and the recent an- lice officer or a member of the United was a fine human being, and today as a nouncement by Ford Motor Company States military is a gift, a sacrifice; Member of the United States House of of production cutbacks and plant clos- and it is an honor. The uniform they Representatives, I send my best to the ings will only exacerbate the situation. wear is a commitment to protecting so- Miller family and give them America’s Still, the administration clings to ciety, guarding the weak, giving back support as they fight their own battle the same failed policies. The President to the community, and fighting the over his death. will not even meet with the executives forces of evil. Every day, they risk His death was not a loss, because he of the Big Three. I never thought I their lives, and tonight I want to talk gave his life over there for all of us would see a day that the President of about one of these of the rare breed. over here. Today we honor Ryan, we the United States refused to meet with Ryan Adam Miller from Pearland, honor the parents of this marine and the leaders of America’s automakers. Texas, and 19 years of age, was a third their sacrifices. I also pause today to No industrial nation can afford to cash generation marine. His grandfather remember the marines who served with out its domestic automotive industry. was a marine in the great World War Ryan, and all those who volunteered to One of five jobs here in our country are II. His father Frank was a marine in defend and protect this great country. directly tied to it. But it is true. Ap- Vietnam. Ryan was so committed to a They are the fabric of this great Na- parently that is what this President future defending others, he graduated tion. thinks of the industry that has been from high school early just so he could While the blood of their fellow com- the backbone of our economy. enlist into the United States Marine rades is the red color in the stripes of Back in 1975, New York City was in Corps and follow in the footsteps of Old Glory, these few, these proud, these dire fiscal straits, and Gerald Ford re- Dad and Granddad, those who came be- marines, keep us free to see the stars, fused to help. The New York Daily fore him. stars of liberty, freedom and justice. So News ran a famous headline: ‘‘Ford to While Ryan loved the Corps, his Semper Fi, Lance Corporal Ryan Adam City: Drop Dead.’’ Maybe it is just a dream didn’t end with service to his Miller, Semper Fi, and God bless these matter of time before we see a similar country. He has another wish, another sons of America. headline about George W. Bush and his sacrifice he wanted to make. He want- And that’s just the way it is. lack of concern about the U.S. auto- ed to finish his military career in the f motive industry. Marine Corps and join another force, b 1945 The same Commerce Department re- the very same police force both his port showed other statistics which The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a mother and father gave decades of showed the deterioration in our Na- previous order of the House, the gen- their lives to. tion’s financial picture. Foreign-owned tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is Both Ryan’s parents served for years assets in the United States increased recognized for 5 minutes. in the Houston Police Department. I by $366 billion more during the second (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. know both of them because of my expe- quarter. U.S. liabilities to foreigners His remarks will appear hereafter in rience as a prosecutor and as a judge. reported to U.S. banks increased by the Extensions of Remarks.) At the last Houston Police Department $84.2 billion more in the second quarter cadet graduation this summer, I spoke f following an increase of $148.9 billion in to Ryan’s mother Jeannie, who told me MORE TROUBLE FOR AMERICA’S the first quarter. her son was coming back to Houston WORKING FAMILIES Who owns the assets of our Nation? after he finished his tour of duty in Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I ask Increasingly, foreign interests own our Iraq to be a Houston police officer. unanimous consent to claim the time assets, and we owe them money. No This dream was almost a reality. Ryan of the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. wonder people think our country is even had planned to wear his mother’s DEFAZIO). headed in the wrong direction. It is. badge once he returned home for good. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Increasingly, Americans don’t own With two parents who were dedicated objection, the gentlewoman from Ohio America. Transactions in U.S. Treas- law officers, Ryan knew the tough, rug- is recognized for 5 minutes. ury securities shifted to net foreign ged life that lay ahead. He also knew There was no objection. purchases of $10.1 billion in the second the joys that came with the job. Both Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, the quarter, almost double the rate in the his parents instilled in Ryan commu- latest trade report out of Washington first quarter. I don’t like the fact that nity pride, dedication, and passion to spells more trouble for working fami- foreign interests are buying our coun- serve others. Ryan Adam Miller’s lies; most immediately for Ohio, Michi- try. Indeed, I detest what is happening goals, commitment, and faith are proof gan and Indiana, and our Nation’s as un-American and unpatriotic. But of that. heartland, but, in fact, for our entire foreign official assets in the United His mother recalls speaking to him Nation. States increased $74.9 billion in the sec- last week when he talked of the fear The U.S. Department of Commerce ond quarter following an increase of that battle brings. He told her that he reported this week that America’s $75.7 billion in the first quarter. It was praying, and God took away the trade deficit in the second quarter of came as no surprise as a result that our fear of battle. One of Ryan’s last acts this year hit its second highest level in dollar depreciated an additional 3 per- was to give that peace to his parents, history, rising 2.4 percent to $218.4 bil- cent. leaving them with the comfort that lion more imports into our Nation than What the trade deficit means in real- God would take care of him. exports out. That is just in one quar- life terms is that money, usually U.S. Sadly, he was just days away from ter. currency, is leaving American hands returning home when, on September 14, We are well on our way to another and ending up in the hands of foreign this young marine 5 days ago was record trade deficit likely to exceed competitors, from the United States to killed on patrol by an IED during com- $800 billion. At this rate, the United Saudi Arabia and other major oil pro- bat operations against enemy forces in States might well post its first trillion- ducers; from the United States to Al Anbar Province, Iraq. dollar trade deficit this year. China, now the second largest holder of

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The drug have been displaced from their homes. are left with padlocked factories, a smuggler received full medical care in Sadly, it took the United States until shrinking middle class, diminishing El Paso, Texas, was permitted to re- July 2004 to recognize that these events tax bases and all the problems that ac- turn to Mexico, and is now suing the in Darfur constituted genocide, and we company a shortage of good jobs. Border Patrol for $5 million for vio- cannot continue this type of inaction. What a shame. What a shame that lating his civil rights. He is not even Far too many times we have seen the Washington is so out of touch with the an American citizen. He is a criminal. horrible consequences of ignoring geno- real America. People are rapidly losing Madam Speaker, I have spoken to nu- cide or failing to get involved quickly. hope and trust. They believe their gov- merous people inside Texas and outside Madam Speaker, I was pleased to ernment has been captured by special of Texas regarding this outrage, includ- hear that President Bush has finally interests and no longer cares about ing the attorney for one of these appointed Andrew Natsios as the spe- them, and they are right. agents. I have written to the President cial envoy to Sudan. I joined 88 of my When they see these statistics about of the United States asking him to colleagues in cosponsoring a resolution what is happening to our country, it is please look into this matter. I have calling for the President to appoint no wonder people are beginning to de- written two letters to Attorney Gen- such an envoy to demonstrate the spair. So our people vote less, they be- eral Gonzales asking him to reopen United States’ commitment to resolv- come more cynical, and they conclude this case for a fuller investigation being the crisis. This special envoy to their government no longer stands up fore these men are sentenced in Octo- Sudan will ensure continuous high- for them or indeed belongs to them. ber. level U.S. engagement in Darfur, and That, my friends, is a recipe for a ris- I hope that the American people will will work to deter a further escalation ing political radicalism across our Na- agree that this prosecution is an out- of violence and humanitarian disaster tion. I cannot predict when it will hap- rageous injustice and that the situa- in the region. pen, but it will happen. tion must be investigated. But there is much more, however, f Madam Speaker, I am going to close that the administration should do to in 1 second, but I will tell you I have work towards a lasting peace in Darfur. SUPPORT OF U.S. BORDER PATROL As the most prominent democracy in AGENTS had the opportunity to talk to these gentlemen, and I will tell you they are the world, the U.S. must step forward The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a fine Hispanic Americans. They are citi- and take a leadership role in stopping previous order of the House, the gen- zens of this great Nation, and they love this genocide. Resolving this conflict tleman from North Carolina (Mr. America. They, like their fellow Border and ending the violence should be a JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. high priority for this Congress and for Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Patrol agents, have a very difficult and tough job, and I hope that my col- the Bush administration. Madam Speaker, the men and women The United States must pressure Su- leagues on both sides of the aisle will of the U.S. Border Patrol are often ex- danese allies, particularly those in the ask the same question that I am ask- posed to high-risk situations and dan- Arab League, to ensure that the Suda- gerous environments while working on ing: Why and how is it that these Bor- nese Government agrees to U.N. Secu- our southern border. Often working der Patrol agents were doing their job rity Council Resolution 1706. This reso- alone in remote areas and rugged land- to apprehend a drug smuggler, and yet lution calls for 22,500 U.N. troops and scapes, U.S. Border Patrol agents rou- they are the ones who have been pros- police officers to be sent into Darfur to tinely encounter heavily armed human ecuted, and on October 18 they will be bolster the peacekeeping mission. drug traffickers. Despite these dan- sentenced? So far Sudanese President Omar al- gerous conditions, the men and women I think this is an injustice, and we Bashir has rejected the U.S. Security of the U.S. Border Patrol work tire- are asking for an investigation. I know Council Resolution 1706 and thus re- lessly to protect our Nation’s borders, that Congresswoman Sheila Jackson- jected calls for U.N. peacekeeping and they deserve the utmost praise for Lee has joined us in this effort. I hope troops to enter Darfur. But if the Afri- their dedication and bravery. that we will look into this because can Union peacekeepers leave at the Unfortunately, Madam Speaker, two these men and women who serve us on end of September, and al-Bashir is suc- U.S. Border Patrol agents who deserve the border deserve our protection. I cessful in keeping U.N. forces out of our appreciation have instead become thank those who serve. God bless the region, the situation in Darfur will victims of a grave injustice. Agents America. spiral into a worsening tragedy. Ramos and Compean were found guilty f The United States cannot in good in a Federal court for wounding a drug STOP THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR conscience stand idly by as the horrors smuggler who brought 743 pounds of in Darfur approach 1 million deaths marijuana across our southern borders The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and 3 million displaced. Families are into Texas. The agents now face up to previous order of the House, the gen- being destroyed, and people are being 20 years in Federal prison. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) murdered. The U.S. and the U.N. have a Agent Ramos served the Border Pa- is recognized for 5 minutes. moral obligation to stop this genocide trol for 9 years and was a former nomi- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, so we can avoid the failures of Bosnia nee for Border Patrol Agent of the after more than 3 violent years, the and Rwanda. Have we not learned any- Year. Agent Compean had 5 years of ex- genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan thing from those mistakes? perience as a Border Patrol agent. is getting worse. As Jan Egeland, Un- The U.S. must work with NATO to These agents never should have been dersecretary General for Humanitarian impose a no-fly zone over Darfur to en- prosecuted for their actions last year. Affairs at the U.N., has said, the com- sure military offensives and bombings By attempting to apprehend a Mexi- ing weeks could see ‘‘a man-made ca- are brought to an end. The Sudanese can drug smuggler, these agents were tastrophe of an unprecedented scale.’’ Government is escalating an air war by simply doing their job to protect the At the end of this month, African turning Soviet-era Antonov planes into American people. These agents should Union forces are set to leave Darfur. makeshift bombers and using heli- have been commended for their ac- Currently the only peacekeeping forces copter gunships against mud and tions. But instead, the U.S. Attorney’s in Darfur, the departure of these troops thatch huts inhabited by many Suda- Office prosecuted the agents and grant- will only embolden the Sudanese Gov- nese people. We cannot allow these ed full immunity to the drug smuggler. ernment and the allied Janjaweed mili- killings to continue, and establishing a Granted full immunity to the drug tias to continue to murder and displace no-fly zone will take a step in the right smuggler for his testimony against our Sudanese citizens. direction to lessen the violence in agents. As my colleagues know, the crisis in Darfur. The drug smuggler received full med- Darfur began in February 2003 when Madam Speaker, the Sudanese Gov- ical care in El Paso, Texas, was per- two rebel groups emerged to challenge ernment has improperly imprisoned

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She recalls that he always pieces for the Denver Center for the and brutality. came in first in the annual art contest Performing Arts in Denver, Colorado, Finally, the U.S. has a moral obliga- and she usually came in second. Before Winthrop College in Rock Hill, South tion to take all possible steps to end the conclusion of their senior year, Carolina; and works for The Gallery for the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur they were married. the Blind at the North Carolina Mu- region of Sudan. We have seen over and Mrs. King was awarded a scholarship seum of Art in Raleigh. over what can happen if the inter- in music to Greensboro College the fol- Earline’s contributions to the art national community does not intercede lowing year, while Joe finished school world expand beyond her own commis- when people are being systematically and worked at the Carolina Theater. sioned work. Along with five other painters and sculptors, she opened a murdered and displaced from their The following year they traveled to gallery over 30 years ago in Winston- homes. Washington, D.C. to visit family and Salem called Art Gallery Originals. At With the African Union forces plan- tour art museums. Mrs. King was so en- their gallery in Reynolda Village, ning to depart at the end of the month thralled with the art opportunities Earline still provides a workshop once and the Sudanese Government reject- that she applied at a top photography a year where emerging artists and nov- studio for a job as a colorist while she ing U.N. peacekeeping forces, the time ice artists can exhibit their creations. was there. That same day she was of- for full-scale international involve- In 1993 Earline was honored with a fered a job; so the couple quickly ment is now. show in the Luigi Bellini Gallery in f packed their belongings and headed for Florence, Italy, highlighting the exten- their new home in Washington. sive works of her career. She was the b 2000 While Mr. KING worked as a commer- very first woman sculptor to be exhib- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a cial artist, Mrs. King sewed and used ited by the gallery. The show was a tre- previous order of the House, the gen- needlepoint to create hats for friends mendous success and was attended by tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) is rec- and family in her little free time. Her both fellow Americans living in Italy ognized for 5 minutes. hats were noticed by a local milliner, and by the diplomatic community. (Mr. BISHOP of Utah addressed the and he suggested that she travel to Her passion for the arts is evident as House. His remarks will appear here- New York and study with a top mil- much today as ever. Mrs. King is now after in the Extensions of Remarks.) liner. Mrs. King was accepted at the in her 42nd year of sculpture creation, f Dache millinery and worked as a copier and her artistic fervor and creativity from nine to six. Each day she was EARLINE HEATH KING amazes me. The fact that at 50 years of given a hat and a bag filled with mate- age Mrs. King discovered sculpture and Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I ask rials and required to ‘‘copy’’ the origi- made it her life is truly an inspiration. unanimous consent to speak out of nal. She later became a fitter, fitting Most recently, Mrs. King sculpted order for 5 minutes. hats on celebrities such as Greta the late President Ronald Reagan for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Garbo, Mary Pickford, and Loretta the opening of a new Winston-Salem objection, the gentlewoman from North Young. high school named after the President. Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes. During the summer of 1946, Mr. and She continues to work in a variety of There was no objection. Mrs. King returned to Winston-Salem. media such as terra cotta, polycast, Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I am There Mr. KING set up his first profes- cold cast bronze, and lost wax bronze happy to rise today to honor Mrs. sional studio in the old blacksmith’s casting. Each year Mrs. King intro- Earline Heath King of Winston-Salem, shop of Reynolda Plantation with the duces hundreds of young minds to the North Carolina, for her exemplary ar- help of John Whitaker, the president of inspiring world of creativity through tistic career. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Within a the tutelage of yearly workshops in dif- Mrs. King is an internationally rec- month Mr. and Mrs. King opened a stu- ferent communities of North Carolina. ognized sculptor whose work decorates dio that would remain open for the Earline’s artworks continues to find private residences and public places next 50 years. homes in galleries, public buildings, around the world. I am honored to rec- It was in the latter stages of these and private residences of prominent ognize a remarkable woman who at all years that Mrs. King first grew inter- collectors throughout the United stages of her life has boldly sought to ested in sculpture. In the mid-1960s, States and Europe. Her artwork can be inspire young minds, adorn public Mrs. King began her studies with Gard- viewed in Midtown, Trotman, and ERL spaces, and share her talents so beau- ner Gidley of Winston-Salem. When galleries in Winston-Salem; the Tyler tifully with others. At a time when first approached by a friend who asked White Art Gallery in Greensboro; and many of us worry about regrets regard- her to attend the sculpture course, Curzon Gallery in Boca Raton, Florida. ing a life foregone, Mrs. King discov- Earline hesitantly replied, thanks but Mrs. King’s artistic career is one of ered a means to express her creativity no thanks, believing that she had nei- tremendous inspiration and talent. Her that continues to inspire both young ther the time nor the talent to take career is marked by a true love for the and old today. the course. According to Earline, when arts and for creation. I believe that Born in 1913 in Winston-Salem, North the opportunity presented itself, she there are few people in life who truly Carolina, Mrs. King did not begin her went kicking and screaming, but she find a passion that keeps them inspired sculpting career until she was 50 years went. Her studies continued with and creating. I believe that Earline old. However, while growing up, she Bruno Luchesi of New York; followed Heath King has truly discovered that discovered an early interest in the arts. by Livia Papini of Florence, Italy; and, passion in her life through her art, and She recalls drawing advertisements for finally, George Lundeen of Scottsdale, I applaud her for the beauty that she her father, a local barber, by drawing Arizona. has given us all. ladies with the latest hairstyles. In ad- In 1979 she unveiled her first public f dition, she found artistic inspiration in work, a bronze equestrian monument The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. her mother’s own handiwork of embroi- of Richard Joshua Reynolds, founder of REICHERT). Under a previous order of dery, knitting, and tatting. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. She the House, the gentlewoman from New However, Mrs. King’s first serious in- has since completed more than 300 por- York (Mrs. MCCARTHY) is recognized terest in the arts began during her trait commissions including portrai- for 5 minutes. studies at R.J. Reynolds High School tures of Governor James B. Hunt, Jr.; (Mrs. MCCARTHY addressed the in Winston-Salem. After her initial Sir Winston Churchill at the Worrell House. Her remarks will appear here- evaluation, she was advised to major in House in London, England; Dr. Armand after in the Extensions of Remarks.)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.098 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6711 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Mr. Speaker, there has to be a better transportation coverage and lack of ac- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask way to manage global conflict. Actu- cess to emergency nurses and doctors. unanimous consent to speak out of ally, as he so often did, Martin Luther To illustrate this point, I have a map order. King, Jr. put it best. He said: ‘‘The ul- that shows the areas of the country The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without timate weakness of violence is that it where residents can reach a trauma objection, the gentlewoman from Cali- is a descending spiral, begetting the center within 60 minutes by flying or fornia is recognized for 5 minutes. very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead driving. This map was created by the There was no objection. of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Trauma Resource Allocation Model for Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, this Through violence you may murder the Ambulances and Hospitals, which is a Thursday, September 21, is the Inter- liar, but you cannot murder the lie nor computer model designed to aid State national Day of Peace, as established establish the truth. Through violence and regional planners in their decisions by the United Nations a quarter cen- you may murder the hater, but you do to locate or relocate designated trauma tury ago. To recognize it, a coalition of not murder hate. Returning violence centers and helicopter pads. It is de- peace and religious organizations are for violence multiplies violence, adding signed to help maximize access to life- mobilizing thousands upon thousands deeper darkness to a night already de- saving trauma care for our constitu- of people around the country in a void of stars.’’ ents. week’s worth of marches, vigils, and He continued: ‘‘The chain reaction Mr. Speaker, the blue areas are with- rallies. Their goal: an end to the Iraq . . . hate begetting hate, wars pro- in 1-hour driving distance; the pink occupation and the safe return of our ducing more wars, must be broken or areas are within 1-hour flying distance. troops back home to the United States. we shall be plunged into a dark a busi- The 1-hour time limit is not arbitrary. I have signed their Declaration of ness.’’ In emergency medicine, the first hour Peace Congressional Pledge, and I Mr. Speaker, I believe we need to go after injury is referred to as the golden strongly urge my colleagues to do the beyond ending the occupation of Iraq hour. Patients treated within this same. In addition to troop withdrawal, to an entirely new national security timespan are more likely to recover or the pledge calls for important post-oc- paradigm, one that emphasizes diplo- have less long-term effects of their in- cupation steps that I and many of my macy, multilateralism, strong intel- jury. The longer a person waits for colleagues have been pushing for some ligence, containment strategies, weap- treatment, the worse the outcome is time now: among other things, no per- ons inspections, real democracy build- likely to be. manent U.S. military bases in Iraq; a ing, and humanitarian aid. But we Mr. Speaker, I represent an area of reconciliation process led by the Iraqis must avoid war, rather than making it north Texas around the Dallas Fort which may include an international our default national security strategy. Worth Metroplex, and if you drive from peacekeeping presence; Iraqi control On this year’s International Day of Dallas to Los Angeles, you travel about over its internal affairs and its rich oil Peace, Mr. Speaker, let us rededicate half of that distance in Texas. supply; increased support for veterans ourselves to protect the country we b 2015 of the Iraq conflict; the establishment love, not by relying on our basest im- of a peace dividend with the money pulses, but on the most honorable and Well, that distance in Texas from the being spent on occupying Iraq being re- humane of American values. Dallas-Ft. Worth area to El Paso is a 10-hour trip. And you can easily make invested in our people so they will have f more jobs, stronger schools, better that trip and be outside the range of housing, and more efficient and afford- H.R. 5555, TRAUMA BILL trauma service almost the entire time. able health care. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a That is a long drive with the potential So how is the Bush administration previous order of the House, the gen- for an accident throughout. celebrating International Peace Day? tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) is In fact, it would be possible to drive By promising us a semipermanent recognized for 5 minutes. from Mexico to Canada and always be state of war, an open-ended occupation Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, tonight more than an hour away from a trauma of Iraq. General Abizaid said today I would like to take a little time and center. Members might find that parts that we will maintain our current speak about the state of our trauma of their districts fall outside the 1-hour troop levels for at least the next 9 system here in the United States. marker. months. There you have it. The ulti- I recently introduced a bill, H.R. 5555, The Institute of Medicine recently mate expression of ‘‘stay the course.’’ the Trauma Care Systems Planning put out a report in June of this year ti- So much for last year’s predictions by and Development Act of 2006. H.R. 5555 tled The Future of Emergency Care. General Casey and others that there would provide grants to State trauma They found four things. First, many would be a significant drawdown in the systems to improve the coordination of emergency rooms and trauma centers year 2006. emergency departments and bolster the are overcrowded. Demand is growing; Keeping 147,000 American soldiers as safety net from point of injury, trans- supply is dwindling. Ambulances are occupation forces in Iraq through the portation, to triage and treatment. often diverted from crowded hospitals middle of next year and beyond, what Mr. Speaker, traumatic injury is the to others that may be farther away, de- will that mean? It will mean more leading cause of death in the United laying treatment time and providing American casualties. It will mean bil- States for people under the age of 45. It less optimal care. Patients end up lions more of the people’s dollars sunk is the third leading cause of death in boarded in the emergency room while in a failed policy. It will mean Iraq will the general American population, and they wait for a hospital room. become an even more fertile terrorist each day more than 170,000 men, Secondly, emergency care is highly training ground. It will mean more vio- women, and children are injured se- fragmented. Cities and regions are lence and venom directed toward verely enough to seek medical care. often served by multiple 9/11 call cen- Americans by radical jihadists. It will About 400 of these people will die and ters. Emergency medical services agen- mean that the sectarian strife, the another 200 will sustain long-term dis- cies do not coordinate with their emer- civil war in Iraq will continue ability as a result of their injuries. The gency rooms and trauma centers. And unabated. total cost of traumatic injury in the some emergency rooms are over- If that is not bad enough, there is United States is largely due to motor crowded, while others remain nearly convincing evidence that our finger is vehicle trauma, an estimated cost of empty. on the trigger when it comes to launch- $260 billion. There is not effective communication ing a strike against Iran. Retired Air Experts estimate that many injury- between public safety agencies and Force Colonel Sam Gardner, who has related deaths could be prevented if a public health departments. They often taught at the Army’s National War minimum standard of trauma care use different radio frequencies and College, said on CNN yesterday that were available to all Americans. Many have different emergency plans. Inter- ‘‘we are conducting military operations areas in the United States do not have operability, which was a big issue dur- inside Iran right now. The evidence is appropriate emergency medical serving Katrina, is still an ongoing con- overwhelming.’’ ices. Several areas report large gaps in cern.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.103 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 There is no nationwide standard for up in Montgomery, Alabama. I remem- reasons we cannot put enough money training and certification of emergency ber being 10 years old and listening to around enforcing border security is be- medical personnel, and Federal respon- a very conservative radio commentator cause of these debts and deficits your sibility for oversight is scattered talking about the liberal government government is running up. across multiple Federal agencies. in Washington, D.C., spending too To all of the conservatives who are Thirdly, critical specialists are often much money. listening tonight, you may be a con- unavailable to provide emergency trau- I remember hearing this very skilled servative, but I will bet you would love ma care. Three-quarters of hospitals radio commentator talk about the fact the see the veterans of this country report difficulty finding specialists to that amazingly the Government of the given adequate health care. Well, the take emergency and trauma calls. Key United States of America was running government that you value so much, specialties are in short supply. Special- a $36 billion deficit, and that it might the government to which you have ists often treat emergency room pa- rise to $100 billion the next year. given your votes the last several cycles tients without compensation. And And I remember hearing that very cannot do it because they cannot afford there is extremely high medical liabil- conservative radio commentator say: If it. ity. we do not get our hands on our budget, Fourthly, the emergency system is if we do not figure out a way to restore We had a debate on this floor, Mr. ill-prepared to handle a major disaster. fiscal discipline, there was no way that Speaker, just 1 year ago, September of There is little surge capacity. The we can have a strong and solvent econ- 2005. The subject was whether we were emergency medical services received omy. going to provide full funding for health only 4 percent of Department of Home- Well, that radio commentator was care for Guards and reservists. And our land Security first responder funding named Ronald Reagan. He would be esteemed colleagues on the other side in 2002 and 2003. Emergency medical elected to the Presidency 2 years later; of the aisle rose in the Chamber and technicians in nonfire-based services would forget a lot of what he said. He said, we just cannot afford it; it has got have less than 1 hour of training in dis- ended up running up massive deficits to be health care for veterans and re- aster response, and hospital and EMS during his own time in office. servists, or it has got to be helicopters. personnel lack protective equipment to I begin with that observation, Mr. We cannot afford to do both. In part, effectively respond to chemical, bio- Speaker, because for the next, what is that is because of the debt and the defi- logical or nuclear threats. it, 51 days between now and November cits that we have. In response to these four deficiencies, 7, we will hear a lot of talk about I want to say finally to these con- the Institute of Medicine made the fol- which party can be trusted to better servatives, Mr. Speaker, before you go lowing recommendations. One, create a manage the money of the American back home so easily, before you go coordinated, regionalized and account- people. We will hear a lot of talk in back to your base, understand what able system. Two, create a lead agency. this 51 days about the danger of Demo- your party has become, a conservative Three, end emergency department crats being fiscally reckless and irre- party that says the debt does not mat- boarding and diversion. Fourthly, in- sponsible, and we will be told that all ter, a conservative party that says that crease funding for emergency care. we will do is we will tax people too red ink is not important, and a con- Fifthly, enhance emergency care re- much, and we will spend too much. servative party that cannot find search. And finally, promote the EMS And I looked in the paper today, Mr. enough money to secure the border or workforce standards. Speaker. The President’s approval rat- provide benefits for veterans. It is I have sought with the bill, H.R. 5555, ings are rising, we are told, and they enough to prevent you from going the Trauma Care Systems Planning are rising for one reason. He has gone home. It is enough to make you look at and Development Act, to address this from a 70 percent approval rating an alternative. issue. A coordinated and thoughtful among Republicans to 86 percent. Now, my colleagues will talk tonight, plan must be applied to improve our And when I read the various political Mr. Speaker, about a lot of other lost trauma care system in this country. reports that we are regularly favored Anyone or their family member could opportunities. They will talk about the with in this city, I read the Repub- fact that if we could get our fiscal need trauma care in the blink of an lican’s strategy on November 7 hinges eye. Wouldn’t we all want to know that house in order, we could do all kinds of on one factor: bringing home the base. things that we thought we could do we are receiving the very best trauma Bringing home those Republicans in care available quickly and efficiently? just a short time ago. You remember Tennessee and Missouri and Ohio who the debates, Mr. Speaker, when there f drifted away, getting them to come was a $236 billion surplus. Republicans b 2015 back and to believe again. had ideas on what they could do. They So I want to direct my remarks, if I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a talked about middle-class tax cuts in- can, at the Republican base for a stead of upper-end tax cuts. People on previous order of the House, the gen- minute. I am not a member of it. We tleman from Missouri (Mr. SKELTON) is my side of the aisle talked about a re- have got a lot of conservatives in Ala- furbished commitment to veterans and recognized for 5 minutes. bama, and I think I can speak to them. (Mr. SKELTON addressed the House. the health care and education. We can- It is interesting, Mr. Speaker, I want His remarks will appear hereafter in not debate any of those things right them to know a few basic facts. the Extensions of Remarks.) now because of this debt and these defi- I want them to know that fiscal con- cits. f servatism has changed its meaning in DEMOCRATS AND THE BUDGET this city, and the government in which So I end with that point. The con- DEFICIT they put their votes and in which they servatism that is on the ballot on No- vember 7 is a conservatism of missed Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Permission put so much faith is now running up these massive deficits, and the Chair- opportunities. It is a conservatism that to speak out of turn, Mr. Speaker. has totally changed the notion of what The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without man of the President’s Council of Eco- it means to be fiscally responsible. It is objection, the gentleman from Ala- nomic Advisors went before a group of a conservatism that is fading and fail- bama is recognized for 5 minutes. Republican-leaning businessmen last There was no objection. week and said, you know what, it ing for a reason. Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, doesn’t even matter. Deficits are just I think a lot of people will come I have the honor of being the first of a things that the statisticians worry home on November 7, Mr. Speaker, but series of Democratic speakers tonight about. it will not be to a party that used to about the budget. And my colleagues I want all of the conservative people call itself conservative, it will be to will talk in some detail about the def- who are listening tonight, again, many common sense, it will be to a notion of icit and the debt and its consequence of whom are in my great State of Ala- reasonable sacrifice in this country, of on the country. bama, to know that, well, you may be shared sacrifice. And that is why I But, if I can, I want to begin with a a conservative, I bet you care about think the ranks will change so much memory of a 10-year-old child growing the security of your border. One of the on November 7.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.105 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6713 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the right to worship as they please, and Mr. Speaker, I am very concerned previous order of the House, the gen- to speak freely, in the first amend- that the general malaise on our part in tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is ment; the right to keep and bear arms, referring to the specifics of the Con- recognized for 5 minutes. much misunderstood in the second stitution will serve us no good purpose (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed amendment. And then third, fourth, in the future, and I think that we need the House. His remarks will appear fifth, sixth, seventh and eight all deal to look at every law that we pass to hereafter in the Extensions of Re- with specific rights of the people. And make sure there is a firm basis in the marks.) then the ninth amendment, seldom re- Constitution. f ferred to, but they wanted to make This is a wonderful document. We WHAT THE CONSTITUTION SAYS sure that having enumerated certain have one person in 22. We have a fourth rights as belonging to the people, that of all the good things in the world. I Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. the reader of the Constitution and think it is because of the milieu that Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to these amendments understood that es- was established by this Constitution, speak out of order. sentially all of the rights belonged to the civil rights. No other constitution, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without the people. no other bill of rights provides such objection, the gentleman from Mary- Notice what they said in the ninth civil liberties. To remain who we are, I land is recognized for 5 minutes. amendment. The enumeration in the There was no objection. think that we need to stick by our Con- Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. Constitution of certain rights shall not stitution. Speaker, a few days ago we paused to be construed to deny or disparage oth- f ers retained by the people. In other recognize Constitution Day. I thought b 2030 it would be appropriate this evening if words, just because we did not mention we spent a few moments looking at the a right in the Constitution or these The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Constitution. amendments as belonging to the peo- previous order of the House, the gentle- But in order to really understand the ple, that is where essentially all of the woman from Florida (Ms. CORRINE milieu in which the Constitution was rights belong. So do not disparage BROWN) is recognized for 5 minutes. created, I think we need to go back 11 these rights to people. They do belong (Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida ad- years before the Constitution was rati- to the people. dressed the House. Her remarks will fied to the Declaration of Independ- And then the most violated amend- appear hereafter in the Extensions of ence. In there we read these words: We ment in the Constitution, the 10th Remarks.) hold these truths to be self-evident amendment. The powers not delegated f to the United States by the Constitu- that all men are created equal. DEMOCRATS ARE PREPARED TO tion nor prohibited to the States are Mr. Speaker, we mouth those words LEAD THE COUNTRY IN A NEW reserved to the States respectively or today, and then we move on to the next DIRECTION clause, and they mean so little to us to the people. compared to what they meant to our What this really says in plain every- Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania. Mr. Founding Fathers. You see, most of our day English, without the old English Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Founding Fathers came from countries and the legalese, is if you cannot find speak out of order for 5 minutes. in the British Isles and in Europe that it Article I, section 8, you cannot do it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without were ruled by a king or an emperor Now, we are doing a great many objection, the gentlewoman from Penn- who claimed, and incredibly was grant- things in this Congress that neither I sylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. ed, divine rights. What that says is nor anyone else can find a sound basis There was no objection. that the rights came from God to the for in the Constitution, and this is Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania. Mr. king or the emperor, and he would give pretty widely recognized. As evidence Speaker, the budgets crafted by the what rights he wished to the people. of that, I have, and I think this was a Bush administration and the Repub- And we made a stark departure from joke from Jay Leno, that is one of the lican majority do not address our na- that. Fourscore and 7 years later, places that it was heard. ‘‘They keep tional short-term or long-term objec- Abraham Lincoln was to note that this talking about drafting a Constitution tives or the values of our Nation. It is new experiment might not work. He for Iraq. Why don’t we just give them time for a new direction. said in his Gettysburg Address that: ours? It was written by a lot of really To meet our Nation’s goals of eco- We are now engaged in a great war smart guys, it has worked for over 200 nomic security for our families and se- testing whether this Nation or any Na- years, and we are not using it any curity for our homeland, Democrats tion so conceived and so dedicated can more.’’ have offered a plan. long endure. Mr. Speaker, this general recognition Democrats believe in paying down We hold these truths to be self-evi- on the part of the citizenry that we are the debt and maintaining fiscal re- dent that all men are created equal, now largely ignoring the Constitution straint and discipline. that they are endowed by their Creator ought to cause us to rethink what we Democrats believe in real investment with certain unalienable rights, that are doing. in life-long education which enables among these are life, liberty and the I am not saying that the things that every American to reach their poten- pursuit of happiness. we are doing are not things that we tial and strengthens the long-term fi- It took 11 years for the promise of ought to be doing. What I am saying is nancial security of our families and our the Declaration of Independence to be we ought not be ignoring the Constitu- Nation. fulfilled in the Constitution that was tion. This, I believe, starts us down a Democrats believe in budgets that in- ratified in 1787. The ink was hardly dry very slippery slope. If I can argue it is vest in our armed services to defend on the Constitution before our Found- okay to do these things, like philan- our homeland and to protect the men ing Fathers wondered if it really was thropy, and, by the way, do a Google and women who defend us. Democrats clear that they meant to have a very search for Davy Crockett and farmer, believe in tax fairness and tax cuts for limited Federal Government with es- and you will get a great discussion of the middle class. We believe in helping sentially all of the rights belonging to philanthropy, health care and edu- Americans pay for college, buy their the people. cation, I am not arguing that these are first home, find affordable health in- And so they wrote 12 amendments; 10 not things that the Federal Govern- surance, and save for retirement. We of them made it through that process ment might ought to be doing. I am understand the priorities of everyday of two-thirds of the House, two-thirds simply arguing that if we are going to Americans. of the Senate, and three-fourths of the do them, we need to have amended the The Republican budgets of the last 5 State legislatures, and we know them Constitution, because I am very con- years have failed to meet each of these as the Bill of Rights. I think we all too cerned that if we can ignore the Con- objectives. At a time when American seldom review these Bill of Rights. stitution now, that we can ignore it in families are facing stagnant wages and The first eight deal with pretty spe- the future for some very important ever-increasing bills for child care, for cific rights that the people have, like civil liberty that we have. health care, for college tuition and for

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.108 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6714 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 gas at the pump, the Republican Con- crats have a plan to reduce wasteful require that voters show a photo ID gress has failed to address these day- spending and make smart investments that could not be obtained without to-day concerns. Instead, they have en- in all Americans that will ensure the proof of citizenship. I have supported acted tax cuts for the very wealthy. My Nation’s current and future fiscal well- such efforts in the past, and I will sup- constituents want Congress to address being and protect the safety, security port this bill. their needs, not the wants and desires and freedoms that make our Nation Though I have acted consistently of a select few. It is clear which side great. throughout my career in public service the majority has chosen. Mr. Speaker, Americans work hard to promote fair and accurate election, I Instead of budgeting fairly, the Re- every day. My constituents work hard fear the House debate will be rife with publicans have relied on smoke-and- every day to meet their obligations to irony. You see, just 2 months ago, this mirror, borrow-and-spend gimmicks. their families, to their communities House voted by a lopsided margin to They don’t include the war in Iraq and and to their Nation. We must honor trample the equal protection clause of the military activities in Afghanistan their commitment, and we should not the Constitution and to violate the in their budget, they don’t include the and cannot walk away from our obliga- sovereignty of the State of Georgia by massive costs of repealing the estate tions to them. extending the Voting Rights Act for 25 tax for estates valued at $10 million or Mr. Speaker, the Democrats are com- years. more, and they don’t include the full mitted to fiscal responsibility, the I joined several of my colleagues cost of the Medicare part D prescrip- Democrats are committed to the future from Georgia on this floor to educate tion drug benefit. Despite these efforts of our Nation, and the Democrats are Members of the House on our State’s to keep costs hidden, their budget prepared to lead the Nation in a new tremendous progress on voter equity. schemes create new deficits every year direction. We presented hard evidence that the and have added nearly $3.5 trillion to f Georgia of 2006 is far removed from the our national debt. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Georgia of 1964. We proved that Georgia Mr. Speaker, American families de- previous order of the House, the gen- is no different than any other State serve better and they deserve a new di- when it comes to voter equality. tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is rection. Instead of making smart in- recognized for 5 minutes. After I defended the honor and integ- vestments in America’s future, the Re- (Mr. MORAN of Kansas addressed the rity of my State, the chairman of the publican budgets have run up massive House. His remarks will appear here- Judiciary Committee slurred my deficits each year and have added to after in the Extensions of Remarks.) State’s record. He entered into the our national debt, so that as of now our RECORD a statement that said: ‘‘The national debt is nearly $8.5 trillion. f record since 1982 makes clear that This means that we spend more on in- SUPPORT THE FEDERAL ELECTION Georgia and its political subdivisions terest payments on our debt than the INTEGRITY ACT have not progressed beyond the need combined Federal investments in edu- for the temporary provisions of the cation, homeland security, and vet- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Permission Voting Rights Act.’’ As evidence of on- erans health care combined. The Na- to speak out of turn. going problems in Georgia, the chair- tion’s debt is unsustainable and it is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without man of the Judiciary Committee and immoral. objection, the gentleman from Georgia others cited Georgia’s photo identifica- Mr. Speaker, American families de- is recognized for 5 minutes. tion law. serve better. They deserve a new direc- There was no objection. Now, the nearly 400 Members who tion. Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, voted to penalize Georgia should re- Mr. Speaker, the budget policies of this week the House will take up the flect on that vote. They need to ask the Bush administration and this Re- Federal Election Integrity Act. The themselves what changed between July publican Congress leave our Nation less Federal Election Integrity Act will en- and September of this year. Why was it secure. Their schemes rely on bor- sure American elections of Americans, bad in July to have a photo ID require- rowing more and more money from for- for Americans, and by Americans. This ment for my home State of Georgia, eign investors. More money, mind you, measure promotes fairness and simply but okay in September to have a photo than the amount borrowed by all past assures compliance with U.S. law. All ID requirement nationwide? American Presidents combined. citizens in this country hold a stake in Make no mistake, I will be voting for And instead of enhancing our safety our electoral system, and we owe it to the Federal Election Integrity Act. I at home and bolstering our security our constituents to crack down on only wish it went further, to make all abroad, the Republican Congress con- voter fraud. sections of the Voting Rights Act ap- tinues to underfund important security For these reasons, I have long sup- plicable to all States and to make all initiatives at our ports, chemical ported photo ID requirements for vot- ballots be in English only. plants and along our borders, this at ers in Georgia. In fact, Georgia enacted the same time they are failing to enact into law such a requirement in the past f many of the 9/11 Commission’s rec- year. Nearly all voters already have a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ommendations, including enabling our government-issued photo ID, such as a previous order of the House, the gen- police and firefighters to communicate driver’s license or a passport. tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) is seamlessly. Georgia made photo IDs available to recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. Speaker, American families ex- all citizens and offered them for free to (Mr. GOHMERT addressed the House. pect the government to make the nec- those who could not afford the nominal His remarks will appear hereafter in essary investments to keep them safe, fee. With these safeguards in place, it the Extensions of Remarks.) and they believe that the American makes no sense to argue that photo ID f Dream should be available to everyone, requirements disenfranchise certain not a select few. They deserve a new di- segments of our population. SUPPORTING A NEW DIRECTION rection. Photo ID requirements actually pro- FOR AMERICA Democrats understand that unless we tect the sanctity of every legal vote. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a change course, the harmful effects of The greatest threat to the constitu- previous order of the House, the gen- the Republicans’ borrow-and-spend tional right to vote is voter fraud. A tleman from New York (Mr. BISHOP) is budget policies will only continue. legal voter whose ballot is canceled out recognized for 5 minutes. Democrats have a plan that makes by the ballot of an illegal voter has ef- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- tough, fiscally disciplined choices, to fectively been disenfranchised. We seek er, let me start by thanking the gen- restore our budget to balance and to not to suppress the vote to promote the tleman from Alabama for organizing meet our obligations to American fam- sanctity of the vote. this series of 5-minute statements and ilies; Democrats have a plan that ful- The Federal Election Integrity Act for his leadership on this issue. fills the basic budgetary principles of will require in the 2008 election that Two weeks short of the end of the fis- living within our means; and Demo- voters show a photo ID. In 2010 it will cal year of 2006 and with no budget in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.112 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6715 place for fiscal 2007, I commend my dis- wages, soaring crime rates and rising Budget Committee and the Democratic tinguished Democratic colleagues on health care premiums and drug prices committee staff for arranging this se- the Budget Committee for taking this begin to take their toll on Americans, ries of speeches on this very important time to call America’s attention to the it is our responsibility to react. In- subject. fiscal challenges resulting from the Re- stead, inaction reigns under the direc- The Federal budget is much more publicans’ misguided policies and the tion of the current leadership. than a boring government document or wrong choices they have made for our In some cases, this inaction has irrelevant policy paper. The Federal economy. Misplaced spending priorities yielded to half-hearted solutions, such budget is our Nation’s mission state- and bad decisions have consequences. as an energy bill that does more for oil ment. The budget is our collective ex- They are leading us further down the and gas companies than lower gas pression of our national priorities, and path to fiscal ruin and expanding the prices, a Medicare bill that does more it reflects the values of our national wedge between middle-class families for drug companies and HMOs than leadership. Unfortunately, the values and the superwealthy. make life-saving drugs affordable, a of the current national leadership, as I am proud to join my colleagues to pension bill that takes it easy on cor- reflected in the Federal budget, are a highlight the hypocrisy of the over- porate boards while ignoring the de- sorry state of affairs. riding Republican economic philosophy cline of traditional defined benefit I am very proud that during my first that extending dividends, capital gains plans. term in this United States House, Con- and other tax cuts for millionaires and Eleven days away from the start of gress and the President joined together corporations create a rising tide that the fiscal year, the record of this Re- to move toward balancing the Federal lifts all boats. publican Congress on the economy budget for the first time in decades. Five years after the President’s $1.5 shows that we have not completed a Democrats and Republicans reached trillion tax cut, our national debt now budget or a single appropriations bill. across the partisan aisle and worked approaches $10 trillion. If our tax cuts Fiscal irresponsibility has reached together to balance the books for the performed as promised by those across unprecedented new lows, depending on first time in over a generation. the aisle, an exploding economy would how you look at it. The debt limit has The surpluses generated from the have wiped out this debt. been raised for the fifth time in as balanced budget were used to pay down We have already proven that more many years to almost $10 trillion. the national debt, strengthen the So- needs to be done than just hope that Perhaps we shouldn’t be worried. cial Security Trust Fund and to make sooner or later tax cuts will reach After all, the President’s budget direc- key investments in essential services Americans who need help the most. tor said last month that $200 billion an- like education and health. And we had But those who do need help must get in nual deficits are sustainable indefi- enough left over to fund cutting-edge line and hope that the benefits of tax nitely. Apparently normal budget rules research and development that is the cuts for millionaires and corporations don’t apply to this administration. gateway to America’s economic future will ultimately trickle down to them. But they do apply to a middle-class and quality of life. Perhaps the expanding gulf between family of four living on Long Island Unfortunately, all of that progress the haves and the almost-haves is best whose monthly cost-of-living expenses, was reversed when the current admin- illustrated by the fact that wages and due mostly to rising gas prices and istration took office. The current ad- salaries now make up the lowest share health care costs, are rapidly exceeding ministration and the Republican Party of gross domestic product since the wage increases. Perhaps their creditors bosses here in Congress have passed in- government began keeping records on and collection agents will understand credibly irresponsible budgets with dis- that in 1947, while corporate profits that outstanding debts owed by fami- astrous results for our economy and for continue to break all-time records. lies sinking deeper into red ink are sus- future generations. These record defi- Meanwhile, the buying power of the tainable indefinitely. cits and rising national debt present a minimum wage has sunk to its lowest We can fix this mess. We have the crushing burden as our legacy and level in 50 years. blueprint; a new direction for America. produce profound neglect of our basic What is missing are policies that en- And we only need to look to past and infrastructure. sure that the benefits of higher cor- proven methods, like the pay-as-you-go Just this morning, the Raleigh, porate earnings, productivity and budget rules that were enforced in the North Carolina, News and Observer re- globalization are widely shared, such previous administration and produced ported my State is running billions of as real government support for higher surpluses that helped us start buying dollars short in funding necessary to education, a progressive Tax Code and down our national debt. rejuvenate aging roads, schools and affordable health care. Indeed, we Democrats resolve to re- water systems. The 2006 North Carolina When choices are made at the ex- store what should be the goals of our Infrastructure Report Card by the pense of our safety net, choices that Federal budget, to reflect the priority American Society of Engineers gave benefit the top 1 percent who will never of our Nation, to build a strong econ- my State a C-minus grade on nine key struggle to pay a mortgage, never omy, and to set policies that reflect categories of infrastructure readiness. struggle to keep up with gas prices, the values and priorities of the main- Mr. Speaker, I believe the Federal never struggle to put their children stream of Americans. Government needs to work in partner- through school, it is clear that a new Mr. Speaker, I look forward to work- ship with our States and local commu- direction for our economy is long over- ing with all of my colleagues who rec- nities to meet the needs of our people. due. ognize that it is long past time to re- I have worked for several years with How can the Republicans argue that verse course on this economy and sup- my good friend Congressman CHARLIE this economy is bound in the right di- port a new direction for America. RANGEL of the Ways and Means Com- rection when our Nation is saddled mittee to pass Federal legislation to with record-breaking deficits over 4 f leverage school bonds on the local consecutive years, combined with deep b 2045 level. This legislation will make a real and painful cuts to hospitals, to difference throughout America to build schools, and to security? At least the BUDGET new schools, relieve overcrowding, en- Republicans’ budget outlook since 2001 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. hance safety and improve education for has been consistent. Americans could REICHERT). Under a previous order of our children. Unfortunately, under the bank on the American budgets to slash the House, the gentleman from North current Republican regime, we cannot funding for proven homeland security Carolina (Mr. ETHERIDGE) is recognized even get a hearing on the Rangel- programs, veterans benefits, education for 5 minutes. Etheridge bill. and health care priorities, all the while Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise But worse than not passing new bills, cutting taxes for millionaires who need tonight to join my Democratic col- the Republican budget fails to pay for the break the least. leagues to call for a new direction in the laws they have put on the books. As real-life indicators of poor Federal our Federal budget priorities. I want to For example, the No Child Left Behind, spending choices, such as stagnant thank my friend ARTUR DAVIS from the which the President bragged about as

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.116 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 his signature legislation reform (Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California ad- over a week from now. At that point achievement, has never been fully dressed the House. Her remarks will there will be no military force pro- funded. To date, Republicans in the appear hereafter in the Extensions of tecting the people of Darfur from the White House and Congress have short- Remarks.) central government and the Janjaweed changed our schools roughly $50 billion f militias, and no official observers to that they promised under No Child Left deter the Sudanese military and mili- IMMINENT CRISIS IN DARFUR Behind. Talk to any educator. They tias by bearing witness to their acts. can tell you. Promises unmet are pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The only constraint on the Sudanese grams unfulfilled. previous order of the House, the gen- Government’s genocidal policies will be This disgraceful record is a direct re- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. DOYLE) gone, and many of us are worried that sult of those misguided budgets. I be- is recognized for 5 minutes. what will follow will rival the level of lieve in my bones that public education Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise death and destruction inflicted in is one of the best investments that we today to call on my colleagues in the Rwanda 12 years ago. Moreover, with- can make in building a bright future, House to act quickly on an issue where out the AU peacekeepers in place, hu- but under the current Federal budget, literally thousands of lives hang in the manitarian aid deliveries will grind to the taxpayers will pay nearly three balance. I speak, of course, of the situ- a halt, endangering the 3 million peo- times as much to service the interest ation in Darfur, where the Sudanese ple who rely on that aid for survival. on the national debt as we will invest Government is pursuing a policy of Millions of lives are at stake, and the in education at the Federal level, and genocide. only practical solution at hand is an nearly 45 percent of that national debt This is different than your run-of- extension of the AMIS peacekeeping is held by foreign investors like China, the-mill civil war. This is a case in force’s mandate. The AU Peace and Se- Japan, Europe and elsewhere. which a government has pursued poli- curity Council is expected to approve Mr. Speaker, America needs a new di- cies of widespread destruction, rape the AMIS mandate tomorrow. We need rection. The first place we can start is and murder in order to destroy entire to do our part as well. reversing the current budget priorities tribes that it considers enemies. Recently the other body adopted an that we have that are out of touch with The Sudanese Government and its al- amendment to the 2007 defense appro- our American values. lies consciously target civilians. priations bill that would increase fund- I congratulate my colleagues for I do not care which term you prefer, ing for the African Mission in Sudan by leading this series of speeches on this a systematic violation of human $20 million. The other body, to its important issue. rights, violations of international law, great credit, recognized the fact that ethnic cleansing, war crimes, crimes f only the African Mission in Sudan can against humanity, or genocide, the prevent the likely deaths of thousands The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a undisputable bottom line is that the previous order of the House, the gen- of people. Sudanese Government is carrying out I rise today to urge my colleagues to tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) is and supporting acts so reprehensible adopt this provision in the conference recognized for 5 minutes. and so horrible that no one with the (Mr. SCOTT of Virginia addressed the report, in this appropriations bill. We ability to try to stop it can, in good have no morally acceptable choice but House. His remarks will appear here- conscience, fail to do so. after in the Extensions of Remarks.) to act and act quickly. Let us do our For the last 3 years, the Sudanese part to prevent more deaths in Darfur. f Government and its proxies, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Janjaweed militias, have been attack- f previous order of the House, the gen- ing villages in Darfur; destroying homes, crops and properties; and kill- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. KIND) is IRAN’S NUCLEAR AMBITION recognized for 5 minutes. ing, raping and torturing innocent ci- (Mr. KIND addressed the House. His vilians in a concerted effort to destroy, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a remarks will appear hereafter in the or at least displace, the tribes most previous order of the House, the gen- Extensions of Remarks.) closely associated with the Darfur tleman from California (Mr. SHERMAN) rebel groups. As a result of this vio- is recognized for 5 minutes. f lence and the resulting starvation, ex- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a posure and disease, 300,000 people have President of Iran has just addressed the previous order of the House, the gen- died, and 2 million more are refugees. United Nations General Assembly. He tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COOPER) is A cease-fire agreement was reached well could have declared victory. recognized for 5 minutes. in 2004, and the Sudanese Government Hezbollah, a creature of Iran, created (Mr. COOPER addressed the House. agreed to monitoring by an African and funded by Iran, attacked Israel. His remarks will appear hereafter in Union force of 7,000 troops. The resulting conflict diverted atten- the Extensions of Remarks.) The deployment of this African mis- tion from Iran’s nuclear program and f sion in Sudan, inadequate though it bolstered Iran’s position in the Middle The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a was to oversee an area the size of East. Our invasion of Iraq has removed previous order of the House, the gen- Texas, forced the Sudanese Govern- from the chess board what was once a tleman from Washington (Mr. BAIRD) is ment and the Janjaweed militias to be bloody rival of Iran for power in its recognized for 5 minutes. a bit more surreptitious about their own region, and now Iraq saps Amer- (Mr. BAIRD addressed the House. His genocidal activities, which continued, ica’s strength. remarks will appear hereafter in the but at a significantly slower pace. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came to New Extensions of Remarks.) The Sudanese Government and one York with a stamp of approval for his rebel faction signed a peace agreement country’s nuclear program from the f this past May. Nevertheless, the killing 100-plus members of the nonaligned The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a by government forces and the movement, where he led a festival of previous order of the House, the gen- Janjaweed militias has continued. In America-bashing. tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) fact, the Sudanese Government has Most importantly, Ahmadinejad has is recognized for 5 minutes. launched a major military offensive to brazenly ignored the August 31 dead- (Mr. CUMMINGS addressed the finish the job in Darfur before it is line from the United Nations Security House. His remarks will appear here- compelled by international pressure to Council to cease enrichment of nuclear after in the Extensions of Remarks.) allow the U.N. peacekeepers into the fuel. f region. This is a major violation of the A nuclear Iran would be a catas- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Darfur peace agreement. trophe. That regime has already been previous order of the House, the gentle- The mandate of the African Union listed as number one on the list of woman from California (Ms. ZOE peacekeeping mission in Darfur is set state sponsors of terrorism year after LOFGREN) is recognized for 5 minutes. to expire at the end of September, just year by our own State Department.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:30 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.117 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6717 With nuclear weapons, Iran could bla- Likewise, we refuse to link how Government does not regulate and pro- tantly sponsor the most horrific ter- China deals with Iran with how we deal mote schools throughout the country? rorist events, feeling itself immune with China on trade issues, such as how And he answered the question by say- from retaliation. we choose to respond to their legally ing: Madam, we shall do so when the The Iranian regime could terrify its questionable currency manipulations. Constitution is amended to say that we Muslim neighbors and interrupt their Mr. Speaker, the options are clear. have the right and constitutional oil exports. Conversely, it could inspire We can use all our economic and diplo- power to do so. But until that time, we Middle East States to develop their matic power, including linkage, to stop shall not. own nuclear weapons. If the Tehran re- Amadinijad’s nuclear weapon program, gime got just a little bit crazier than or we can bow down and surrender. Here in the House floor today, unfor- they are, it could smuggle a weapon Actually, the Bush administration tunately, we were doing just that, act- into the United States and then threat- has embraced a third option. Talk ing as if this was one large super- en to explode it if we did not change tough, avoid effective action, espe- school board for the entire 50 States of our policies. cially linkage, and take solace in the this country. Finally, if that regime were about to fact that the policy failure will not be- But we were happy to come to the be overthrown, and many of us look come manifest and Iran will not de- floor, along with my colleague from forward to that day, it could use its nu- velop and test a nuclear weapon until Utah, earlier this evening and other clear weapons against its own people, after 2008. Bush refuses linkage. We are members of the caucus to help reorient or it could use them against Israel as a doomed to a nuclear Iran. the conversation to the original beliefs final parting act. f of our Founding Fathers and purposes Ahmadinejad declared in one of his of our founding documents. I think we recent famous diatribes that the b 2100 United States should bow down and have become a society that has begun CONGRESSIONAL CONSTITUTION to take for granted our systems of self- surrender. CAUCUS CONSTITUTION HOUR Mr. Amadinijad, we already have. government and our liberties and free- Our unilateral concessions began in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. doms. You know, gone are the days of 1999 when we opened our markets to SCHMIDT). Under a previous order of the the tyrannical rulers that inspired pa- Iranian exports, not oil which we could House, the gentleman from New Jersey triots to dump tea in the Boston Har- use, but only the stuff Iran cannot sell (Mr. GARRETT) is recognized for 5 min- bor or to compel Patrick Henry to cry elsewhere like caviar. utes. out, ‘‘Give me liberty or give me Since then we have acquiesced in Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. death,’’ or motivated such important World Bank loans to the Iranian Gov- Speaker, we come to the floor tonight luminaries as General George Wash- ernment. We allow corporations to do for our weekly Congressional Constitu- ington, who successfully led a patch- tion Caucus Constitution Hour to business in Iran through their foreign work of army of little resources and honor the annual Constitution Day, subsidiaries. And last year we opened even less hope to take up arms against September 17. September 17 marks the the door to Iran’s membership in the one of the mightiest armies in the anniversary of the signing of our WTO. For 6 years, the Bush adminis- world for their freedom. tration has violated U.S. law by refus- founding legal document, the U.S. Con- ing to apply the Iran-Libya Sanctions stitution. As societies around the world are Acts to billions of dollars of invest- On September 17, 1787, 39 revolu- currently struggling to establish or ments in the Iranian oil sector. All this tionary and visionary Founding Fa- maintain democracy as the true model while energy sanctions were effective thers changed the course of history and of self-government, let us not forget in changing Libya’s behavior. this country and the world, securing the many rights that we possess and Most recently, Condoleezza Rice and liberties and freedoms that centuries of the single document that protects President Bush personally approved a civilization had only dreamed of before them. and that democracies around the world visa for a five-city U.S. propaganda So as we celebrate the anniversary of have tried to emulate ever since. I en- tour by Amadinijad’s predecessor, our signing of our Nation’s most sig- courage all of my colleagues to use this former Iranian President Khatami. nificant legal document, let us each occasion to remind us all and all Amer- Amazingly, the U.S. taxpayer picked and every one of us try to better famil- icans of the true intent of the U.S. up part of the tab for Khatami’s ter- iarize ourselves with it. Highlighting rorism promotion tour. We paid for the Constitution and all the rights and the liberties that are guaranteed to them and understanding what the Constitu- security. As you remember, the last tion actually says; what the intent of time there were American officials in when our government was first formed. the authors actually was, and how it is Iran, there wasn’t much security and Today more than ever before these now interpreted, stretched, or ignored they were taken hostage and held for 44 freedoms are too often encroached will empower the public, like our fore- days. upon by every branch of government. There is a certain symmetry to all Unfortunately, for most Americans, fathers once did, to stand up for their this, Mr. Speaker. According to the 9/11 the Constitution is nothing more than innate rights and to resist the growth Commission, during the administration a historical document, really, too often of government at every level. of Khatami, Iran used its taxpayer dol- cited, and cited inaccurately, and near- You see, Mr. Speaker, it is easy to let lars to provide safe harbor and protec- ly always greatly misunderstood. our rights slip away, but tremendously tion to al Qaeda terrorists. Now U.S. Still more unfortunate, this es- difficult to get them back ever again. tax dollars are used to provide safe har- teemed body and our Federal Govern- The best weapons that we have against bor and protection for Khatami. ment have lowered the standard of con- either of those things ever happening is The failure of this administration to stitutional understanding and adher- to arm ourselves with the knowledge persuade the U.N. Security Council, ence, and so it is no wonder the general found in the United States Constitu- particularly Russia and China, to im- public has little interest or comprehen- tion. pose sanctions on Iran for developing sion of the intent of our Nation’s nuclear weapons is the greatest diplo- Founding Fathers. Just today, for ex- And so I conclude as I had once be- matic failure of our time. Why have ample, if someone tuned in to see the fore on this floor, to encourage this they failed? Because they refuse the discussion on C–SPAN of what was House to adopt legislation that is pend- concept of linkage. We seek Russia’s going on on the floor, the House was ing right now called the AMERICA help on Iran while refusing to make the debating, as if, you might say, a school Act, which is simply asking every slightest concession on issues Russia board was debating, for we were look- Member of this body to on a yearly cares about like Moldavia, Chechnya, ing at legislation of how schools should basis to simply read the Constitution, Obkazia, any reasonable U.S. policy be run with regard to their securities and their staffs as well. Let us start in which subordinates these issues that within their confines. this body to have an understanding of are minor to us to the goal of pre- Thomas Jefferson was once asked the the Constitution and to share that be- venting a nuclear Iran. question, why is it that the Federal lief with the American public as well.

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As the about the massive rapes over and over the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- end of the session begins to revolve and again by those who would intimidate, uary 4, 2005, the gentleman from Cali- move toward an end, you begin to hear rape, murder their men and them and fornia (Mr. SCHIFF) is recognized for 60 a lot of discussions about the end of their children. Women who had to go minutes as the designee of the minor- the session business or unfinished busi- out to get the firewood because the ity leader. ness. And I hope as we proceed toward man could not. The men obviously Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, 229 the first conclusion of the 109th Con- were not raped, they were brutalized years ago today, American forces under gress, we will view the concept of un- and murdered, and so the women sac- the command of General Horatio Gates finished business as not only domestic rificed their bodies by going out to be defeated the British at Saratoga, New but international. I ask that this body raped, because if the men went out York. This battle and the subsequent and the administration, this Nation, they would be murdered. Is this not a engagement at Saratoga several weeks later turned the tide of the American not have on our clock another Rwanda. call to action? Is this not a reason to Revolution and were crucial in secur- I don’t think our former President tell the President of Sudan to stand ing the survival of our fledgling Na- would mind when I make the remarks down and step aside? that one of the most difficult days and We have gone into conflict and we tion. More than two centuries later, the difficult times of that past administra- have had rousing and vigorous debates United States is the most powerful Na- tion was the failure to act expedi- on lesser items than this. And so to the tion on Earth, but we face myriad chal- tiously on Rwanda. And today we ask President who is now at the United Na- that Sudan not be another Rwanda, lenges to our national security that tions, it is time to turn these three our revolutionary forebearers could not Sudan that is now teetering on the days of the general assembly around edge of disaster, human disaster, and have imagined. issues of severity. There is life or death Throughout much of our history, the the devastation of thousands upon hun- matters going on in Sudan. And might dreds of thousands of human beings. security of our Nation was an issue I just say this: just a few weeks ago, that was above politics. America’s And what is the reason? The reason there was some sort of survey that cat- simply is one person, one man, one leaders put aside their differences and, egorized the Members of Congress and human being, one head of state, one working together, ensured that our their response to these issues. Unfortu- president. The President of Sudan indi- country remained strong and free. Un- nately, it was a skewed survey, because cates that if the African Union peace- fortunately, Madam Speaker, that bi- one of the amendments that it scored keepers were to set foot on the soil of partisan tradition has been cast aside Sudan, he would consider it an attack was an amendment that this Congress by our GOP colleagues who have and therefore attack individuals dis- utilize to make a point by taking sought for the last three decades to patched by the world community. money away from Egypt. Obviously, portray the Democratic Party as weak Now, the question becomes, what is that is not the right way to go when on defense or insufficiently concerned the response of this world community? you talk about solving the problem of with defending the United States. Is it intimidation, to be intimidated? Is Sudan. The way to solve the problem Never mind that this wholly distorts it false diplomacy, to sit back and for Sudan is to put an allotment of dol- the historical record of Democrats who allow this person to brutalize and to, if lars that doesn’t take away from any- have always, always answered the Na- you will, reject the hand of friendship one and enhances both the resources tion’s call to lead in the defense of our offered by the collective world commu- necessary for bringing those violent country. It was Woodrow Wilson, a nity? perpetrators out of there and away Democrat, who led America during the I ask that we not be intimidated and from those refugees, and as well sup- first World War and vowed to make the oppressed by the President of Sudan porting the African Union peace- world safe for democracy. and that we demand that African keepers. b 2115 Union peacekeepers who have been dis- f patched by the United Nations, the It was Franklin Roosevelt, a Demo- FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE very body that has been sent to bring crat, who guided this Nation and the SENATE the world nations together to solve entire free world through World War II. problems, do their job. And that re- A further message from the Senate It was Harry Truman, a Democrat, quires sometimes enhanced diplomacy, by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- who made the tough decisions to use not accepting diplomacy, and certainly nounced that the Senate has passed a the atomic bomb against Japan to con- a firm hand and firm attitude and firm bill of the following title in which the tain Soviet expansionism after the war action. concurrence of the House is requested: and to confront the North Korean at- None of us are asking to provoke vio- S. 2463. An act to designate certain land in tack against South Korea in 1950. lence, but violence already exists in New England as wilderness for inclusion in It was John Kennedy, a Democrat, the Sudan. For those of us who have the National Wilderness Preservation system who went eyeball to eyeball with gone, some of us who went through and certain land as a National Reservation Nikita Khrushchev during the Cuban Chad because the Sudanese Govern- Area, and for other purposes. missile crisis. ment refused to give a number of Mem- The message also announced that the These great leaders and their succes- bers of Congress the diplomatic papers Senate insists upon its amendment to sors, including Lyndon Johnson and necessary, many just simply went. the bill (H.R. 2864) ‘‘An Act to provide Bill Clinton, never shied away from the When I went to Chad and visited with for the conservation and development hard fights, and our friends on the the refugees there in the camps, Chad of water and related resources, to au- other side of the aisle know it. Never- already as a neighboring country is thorize the Secretary of the Army to theless, Republicans have continued to overwhelmed and being, if you will, un- construct various projects for improve- try to scare the American people into dermined by the hundreds of thousands ments to rivers and harbors of the believing that only they can protect of refugees and the lack of support and United States, and for other purposes,’’ the country. resources. I was glad to support an agrees to a conference with the House This shameful use of national secu- amendment to the foreign operations on the disagreeing votes of the two rity as a political wedge issue has appropriations to ensure that some of Houses thereon, and appoints Mr. reached new lows since the September those heavy burdens of Chad would be INHOFE, Mr. WARNER, Mr. BOND, Mr. 11 attacks. In 2002 and 2004 and again in provided for. VOINOVICH, Mr. CHAFEE, Ms. MUR- this election season, Republicans from But you have not and cannot under- KOWSKI, Mr. VITTER, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. President Bush on down have used ter- stand the devastation of violence in BAUCUS, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. BOXER, rorism as a political issue. In so doing,

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President Bush has spent the breaking point, but our Guard and crats will immediately implement the the last 5 years telling the American Reserves have also been ground down recommendations of the 9/11 Commis- people the only thing we really have to by multiple deployments, falling en- sion, including securing national bor- fear is the loss of GOP rule. listment and reenlistment. This has, in ders, ports, airports and mass transit My colleagues, including the distin- turn, added to the stress. systems. We will implement the guished gentleman from Maryland (Mr. I remember meeting one young ma- screening of 100 percent of containers HOYER), the other distinguished gen- rine from California when I was in Iraq and cargo bound for the United States tleman from Maryland (Mr. VAN who had been there for 9 months and in ships or airplanes at their point of HOLLEN), the distinguished gentleman was on his way home. His wife, also in origin, and we will take steps to better from Georgia (Mr. SCOTT), and the gen- the service of this country, was on her safeguard America’s nuclear and chem- tleman from my home State of Cali- way to Iraq. These are the kinds of de- ical plants and our food and water sup- fornia (Mr. CARDOZA) will join tonight ployments that are so taxing on our plies. in a message to the American people military families. Democrats will prevent the that we must change course from the As a part of Real Security, Demo- outsourcing of critical components of administration’s policies which have crats will strengthen our National our national security infrastructure endangered our country, and that Guard in partnership with our Nation’s such as ports, airports and mass transit Democrats will do a better job at pro- Governors to ensure it is fully manned, to foreign interests that could put tecting the American people. properly equipped and available to America at risk. Our plan, Real Security, was devel- meet missions at home and abroad. Under Real Security, Democrats oped with the assistance of a broad The next pillar of Real Security is a would provide firefighters, emergency range of experts, former military offi- broad strategy to win the war on ter- medical workers, police officers, and cers, retired diplomats, law enforce- ror. Four-and-a-half years, five years other workers on the front lines with ment personnel, homeland security ex- after 9/11, Osama bin Laden is still at the training, the staffing, the equip- perts and others who helped identify large. Al Qaeda has morphed into a ment and the cutting-edge technology key areas where current policies have worldwide amalgam of discrete cells that they need. failed and where new ones are needed. that are more difficult to track down. While the immediate threats to our The Real Security Plan rests on five When Democrats are in charge, we will national security come from terrorists, pillars. They involve the creation of a make the elimination of Osama bin we face other dangers as well. Demo- 21st century military, a smart strategy Laden our first priority. We will de- crats are committed to a security to win the war on terror, a plan to se- stroy al Qaeda and other terrorist net- strategy that will protect America cure our homeland, a way forward in works and finish the job in Afghani- from biological terrorism and Iraq, and a proposal for achieving en- stan, ending the threat posed by the pandemics, including the avian flu, by ergy independence for America by 2020. Under Real Security, a Democratic Taliban. We propose to double the size investing in the public health infra- Congress will rebuild the state-of-the- of our Special Forces, increase our structure and training public health art military by making needed invest- human intelligence capabilities, and workers. ments in equipment and manpower so ensure that our intelligence is free The fourth pillar, and the one that we can project to protect America from political pressure. will have the most immediate effect on Despite their vow to drain the wherever and whenever necessary. our security and the longest-term ef- We have all heard stories of parents swamp, the administration has done fect on our security, is to chart a new throughout the country using their little to eliminate terrorist breeding course in Iraq that will ensure that in own money to purchase body armor for grounds by combating the economic, the coming months we see a significant their children serving in Iraq. I have social and political conditions that transition to full Iraqi sovereignty, asked Secretary Rumsfeld about the allow extremism to thrive. Democrats with the Iraqis assuming primary re- shortage of body armor and the lack of will fight terrorism with all the means sponsibility for securing and governing properly armored vehicles, about hold- at our disposal, using military force their country with a responsible rede- ups in the development of equipment to when necessary, but also leading inter- ployment of U.S. forces. counter roadside bombs that have national efforts to uphold and defend Democrats will insist that Iraqis killed and maimed so many of our human rights and renew the long- make the political compromises that troops. Despite his assurances, the last standing alliances that have advanced are necessary to unite their country, few months have seen a spike in the our national security objectives. defeat the insurgency, and we will pro- number of IED attacks against Amer- Under Real Security, we will con- mote regional diplomacy and strongly ican forces in Iraq, and they seem more front the specter of nuclear terrorism encourage our allies in other nations to lethal than ever. by greatly accelerating the pace at play a constructive role. Those nations Under Real Security, Democrats will which we are securing nuclear material now are largely on the sidelines. guarantee all of our troops have the that can be used to make a nuclear As a part of Real Security, Demo- protective gear, the equipment, the weapon or a dirty bomb. Our goal is to crats intend to hold this administra- training they need and are never sent secure loose nukes by 2010. We will re- tion accountable for its manipulated to war without accurate intelligence double our efforts to stop nuclear prewar intelligence, its poor planning, and a strategy for success. weapons development in Iran and contracting abuses that have placed I have been to Iraq three times, Af- North Korea. And while Democrats un- our troops at greater risk and have ghanistan twice. I visit our troops derstand that no option can be taken wasted billions of taxpayer dollars. wounded here at home, there in Ger- off the table, we are committed to Our security will remain threatened many. I have spoken at the funerals of using a muscular diplomacy as the best as long as we remain dependent on my constituents killed in Iraq. I have option for curbing Pyongyang and Middle East oil. The fifth pillar, and sat with their families as they have Iran’s nuclear ambitions. one with far-reaching ramifications for mourned. These experiences have rein- The third pillar of Real Security is our country and for the world, is to forced my sense of commitment to en- homeland security. In the wake of 9/11, achieve energy independence for Amer- suring the well-being of America’s sol- there have been numerous commissions ica by 2020. diers and their families and our vet- and investigations at the Federal, Under Real Security, Democrats will erans. State and local levels, as well as a mul- increase the production of alternate Democrats will enact a GI Bill of titude of private studies. All of them fuels from America’s heartland: Rights for the 21st Century that guar- have pointed to broad, systemic and biofuels, geothermal, clean coal, fuel

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We sent a We are joined tonight by the minor- conceived. That is what our Founding force one-third, however, the size in ity whip, the gentleman from Maryland Fathers believed was absolutely essen- 2003 not only to confront Saddam Hus- (Mr. HOYER), who has been a great lead- tial for the success of our democracy: A sein’s army but to take control and er on national security issues. I would Congress and an executive and indeed a stabilize an entire nation of 22 million- invite the minority whip to address us judiciary that provided checks and bal- plus people and to ensure its stability. this evening, along with our colleague ances, provided thoughtful alternatives As Tom Friedman of the New York from Maryland and our colleague from to policies being pursued, and provided Times has stated: ‘‘If we’re in such a ti- Georgia. constructive criticism. The fact is our tanic struggle with radical Islam and if Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman Nation and our people are not as safe getting Iraq right is at the center of for yielding the time, and I am pleased today as they could and should be. that struggle, why did the Bush admin- to join him and certainly adopt his re- b 2130 istration fight the Iraq war with the marks, which I think are fundamental Rumsfeld doctrine, just enough troops to this debate that will be going on for I accept the fact that we are safer, to lose, and not the Powell doctrine of the next 6 weeks in our country about but I repeat, that we are not as safe as overwhelming force to create the nec- how we effect Real Security. That is we could or should be. Osama bin essary foundation of any democracy- our objective. That is our commitment Laden, the architect of the worst ter- building project, which is,’’ of course, as Democrats. rorist attack on America in our his- ‘‘security?’’ tory, remains at large. We still have We believe that terrorism is a real The administration, with Mr. Bremer not fully implemented the rec- threat. We believe that we have a re- as its viceroy in Iraq, fired police and ommendations of the bipartisan 9/11 sponsibility to confront and defeat that security forces and oil workers, which Commission, for which the commission threat. That is our responsibility as increased, not decreased, instability. It itself has criticized us sharply. In fact, citizens, and that is our responsibility initiated the war before making alter- Tom Kean, the co-chair, the former Re- as elected representatives. native plans when the Turks told us publican Governor of the State of New I am pleased to join Mr. SCHIFF, who that we could not come in through the Jersey, the co-chair of the 9/11 Commis- has been such a leader on national se- north so we could shut the back door to sion and the former Republican Gov- curity issues in the Congress; my dear Baghdad. And as a result, many of ernor, as I said, of New Jersey, recently friend from Maryland and colleague those in the Saddam Hussein armed stated: ‘‘We are not protecting our own Mr. VAN HOLLEN, who has a depth of forces escaped and were a basis for an people in this country. The government knowledge and experience in foreign insurgency. policy issues and national security is not doing its job.’’ What powerful In fact, just this month Brigadier issues; and my good friend from the words and what a call to attention are General Mark Scheid revealed that State of Georgia, Mr. DAVID SCOTT. The Governor Kean’s words. Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld said he State of Georgia has historically had Meanwhile, the nuclear threats from would ‘‘fire the next person’’ who leaders in national defense. On our side North Korea and Iran have increased talked about the need for a post-war of the aisle, most recently was Sam dramatically in the last 6 years. The plan. There was no effective plan for Nunn, one of the most extraordinarily Taliban is resurgent in Afghanistan, post-Saddam Hussein regime nation- able and thoughtful spokespersons for where roadside bombs have increased 30 building. As a result, chaos occurred. national security. percent and suicide bombings have dou- Madam Speaker, I want to thank my bled. And anti-Americanism has unfor- The administration failed to properly colleagues for taking this time. Our tunately and dangerously risen by sub- equip our own troops, Mr. SCHIFF has highest duty as Members of this Con- stantial proportions. Even former Sec- pointed that out, nearly 2,700 of whom gress is to protect the American peo- retary of State and Chairman of the have given the ultimate measure of ple, to protect our homeland and to Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell, who sacrifice in this war. All of us in our strengthen our national security. We has served this country so honorably in districts have lost people in this war. Democrats are proud of our party’s uniform and as a diplomat, remarked The administration grossly under- strong tradition of leadership in world last week: ‘‘The world is beginning to estimated the cost of the war at about affairs from Woodrow Wilson and doubt the moral basis of our fight $60 billion. Today, the war costs stand Franklin Roosevelt to Harry Truman against terrorism.’’ at five times that amount, in excess of and John Kennedy, indeed to Bill Clin- That is an extraordinary dangerous $300 billion. All of that has happened, I ton. Bill Clinton, it will be recalled, condition. We cannot nor should we suggest to you, Madam Speaker, with- most recently marshaled the NATO Al- fight this war against terrorists alone. out significant oversight and appro- liance, received the imprimatur of the We must have allies. We must have al- priate hearings being conducted by this United Nations, confronted the geno- lies who respect us, who believe that Congress, which is our responsibility to cide being led by Slobodan Milosevic, our word is credible, and believe that our constituents and to our country. defeated and stopped the genocide, our leadership is based upon values, in- The administration hired inexperi- stopped the ethnic cleansing, and put sight, good intelligence, and convic- enced and unqualified political ap- Slobodan Milosevic in the dock in trial tion. Without question, Madam Speak- pointees for the Coalition Provisional at the Hague, all without losing a sin- er, our continuing military action in Authority, as The Washington Post re- gle American life in combat. Iraq has fomented much of this anti- ported on Sunday. And when con- These leaders demonstrated that de- American sentiment. fronted with concrete evidence of wide- fending America requires our Nation to Let me add that I supported the ef- spread mistreatment of detainees in marshal the full range of its powers, fort to remove Saddam Hussein as the American custody, the President failed economic and moral, diplomatic and dictator in Iraq. Democrats, however, to hold anyone in his administration military, to fight for freedom, to foster as the loyal opposition, believe that we accountable. democracy, and to defeat tyranny and have a duty to honestly appraise the All of this, Madam Speaker, has un- terrorism. gross miscalculations and, I suggest, dermined the effectiveness of an effort I believe that Members on both sides even incompetence that have plagued that I supported. Some did not. But of the aisle are committed to this Na- Operation Iraqi Freedom from its very whether you supported it or you did tion’s security. Any suggestion to the start and to offer alternatives. not, you must lament the fact that the contrary, in my opinion, is either mis- The administration ignored the ad- execution of the policy has been so un- taken or quite possibly malicious par- vice of top military commanders and successful.

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Our commitment there voice on these important issues to our star general concerned about his has been unwavering, but it must not country. troops, concerned about our country, be unending. Our strategy, hampered Mr. HOYER mentioned that we had concerned about the success of an ef- by gross miscalculations by our civil- the important passing about 8 days ago fort given to our Armed Forces. ian leadership, is not working; and we of the solemn occasion of 9/11. It was The current strategy for our mili- believe that we have a duty to advo- the 5th-year anniversary of 9/11 and the tary, our security, and the Iraqi people cate for policy changes that will better terrible attacks that took place upon is neither working nor making us more serve our security interest and this our country. And I do think it is im- secure. Our colleague Congressman great Nation we love. portant to go back to that time and re- SKELTON of Missouri has pointed out In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I remember where those attacks came that there is not a single Army non- iterate, Democrats are committed to from because they were launched from deployed combat brigade currently pre- defending America, making safe Amer- Afghanistan. You had a failed state in pared to meet its wartime mission. icans, and defeating terrorists who Afghanistan run by the Taliban; and in That, Madam Speaker, is an extraor- would harm our Nation and undermine that failed state, al Qaeda was able to dinary assertion and I suggest an accu- our values. Our policies that we are take hold and find a home, and Osama rate one as well. pursuing have not worked. They need bin Laden was able to prosper and plot Meanwhile, the news in Iraq is equal- to be changed. his attacks against the United States. ly dire. The chief of intelligence for the Again, I thank Mr. SCHIFF for his And after the attacks took place on Marine Corps in Iraq has concluded leadership on this hour. September 11, 2001, this Congress, this that prospects for securing that coun- Mr. SCHIFF. I thank the gentleman country, and the international commu- try’s Anbar Province are dim and there from Maryland for his leadership. nity were united in pledging that we is almost nothing the U.S. military can And I particularly appreciate your would work together to defeat ter- do to improve the political and social comments about the proposal that rorism, to defeat al Qaeda and bring situation there. Thirty-four people Zbigniew Brzezinski has put forward. It them to justice. And despite that were killed in suicide attacks on Mon- is, I think, exemplary of the new direc- unity, we have not achieved the result. day in Tal Afar and Ramadi. Fifty-two tion in Iraq that Democrats have been In fact, if you look upon the situation bound and tortured corpses were found advocating. today, there is great division in the across Baghdad on Friday. And just The administration’s policy of stay world and we have failed to capitalize today General John Abizaid, the com- the course, the sum and substance of on that unity to finish the job in Af- mander of the U.S. Central Command, it, is more of the same. Indeed, in a ghanistan and against al Qaeda. said that the U.S. military will likely nonclassified briefing when I asked The President declared way back in maintain or possibly increase current Secretaries Rumsfeld and Rice, Direc- 2003, May 2003, aboard the aircraft car- force levels through next spring due to tor Negroponte and General Pace how rier USS Lincoln, he had a big banner rising sectarian violence and the slow are we adapting our strategy given behind him that said ‘‘Mission Accom- progress of the Iraqi Government. that the sectarian violence is now more plished.’’ Well, we haven’t come close Madam Speaker, I want the Iraqi prominent than the insurgent violence, to accomplishing that mission because Government to succeed. I want democ- how are we changing from a as we gather here on the floor today, racy to flourish. I want a robust econ- counterinsurgency strategy to one that Osama bin Laden is alive and well omy creating jobs and hope for its peo- attempts to stop the civil war, the long somewhere along the Afghan/Pakistan ple to be in place. However, Madam and short of it is we weren’t. We are border, al Qaeda continues to plot at- Speaker, the policies that we have pur- simply doing the same thing we have tacks against the United States. They sued have not accomplished that objec- done all along. The same thing that have become a franchiser. You know tive. has led us to a place, as you pointed how al Qaeda franchises around the Clearly, Madam Speaker, we need a out, where Marine intelligence is say- world. new direction. I believe, as former Na- ing we lost Anbar Province probably b 2145 tional Security Adviser Brzezinski has for good. If you keep doing the same said, that American and Iraqi leaders thing and you expect the result to be We have not made progress at totally should jointly consult on a plan to different, you are going to be bitterly dismantling that organization. In fact, transition from active American lead- disappointed. what we are seeing in southern Afghan- ership and policing and securing Iraq And I thank the gentleman for his istan is a resurgence of the Taliban as to increasing Iraqi responsibility. comments and his leadership on this. reported by the NATO Commander I do not believe that we should an- Mr. HOYER. Thank you very much. there, and our own commanders on the nounce an arbitrary timeline, but I do Mr. SCHIFF. For a small State, I ground. believe that discussions on this transi- have to say Maryland produces more What have we done? We have actu- tion should be agreed upon and jointly than its share of great leaders, particu- ally reduced the number of U.S. forces announced. larly on the issue of national security. in southern Afghanistan. We disbanded In addition, the Iraqi Government, Mr. HOYER. Will the gentleman the one unit at the CIA that had the not the United States, should then call yield? specific mission of going after al Qaeda for a regional conference of Muslim Mr. SCHIFF. Yes. and Osama bin Laden. states to ask them to help the new gov- Mr. HOYER. Of course our small You open the newspaper today and ernment establish and consolidate in- State has given your large State our see that the opium crop in Afghanistan ternal stability. I suggest, Madam leader. is at an all-time high, historic high. Speaker, that is in the interest of Mr. SCHIFF. That is true. And we also know that the Pakistan every regional state in the Middle I now yield to my friend and col- Government that we had been really East. league from Maryland, Mr. VAN relying on to keep the Taliban and al Additionally, the United States HOLLEN. Qaeda on the run in the northwest should convene a donors’ conference of Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I thank my friend frontier part of Pakistan, that, in fact, European states, Japan, China, and and colleague Mr. SCHIFF from Cali- they have now, the Pakistani Govern- others to become more directly in- fornia, thank him for organizing these ment has entered into a nonaggression volved in financing the restoration of very important national security dis- pact essentially with the Taliban lead- the Iraqi economy. A stable, secure, cussions here on the floor in the House. ers and the leaders in the Waziristan and free Iraq is in the best interest of I also want to thank my colleague from area.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:59 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.131 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 So here we are more than 5 years Iraq; all you people who raise ques- And we know all too well that the after those terrible attacks, and we tions, don’t you worry about it, I have people in those regions were hit twice have not completed the job. We have to say, that is what they told us many, really. First they were hit by a terrible not finished the mission against al many years ago. That is what Vice hurricane, and then they were hit by Qaeda. And instead, in my view, we President CHENEY said more than a the incompetence of a FEMA that was have actually reduced our commitment year ago when he said the insurgency headed up by people who were not ex- to doing that. And we must make sure was in its last throes. So asking ques- perts in emergency response, but hap- that as Americans we are again united tions and trying to figure out a better pened to be political favorites in the today, making sure we finish the mis- way is, in fact, the patriotic thing to administration. Michael Brown, we sion in Afghanistan and bringing to do. know that his primary credential was justice and defeating the organization But I think one of the things that is he had been the President of the Horse that, after all, was the organization most surprising is the fact that the ad- Breeders Association. and the leadership responsible for those ministration did not really have a post- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. VAN HOLLEN, I am attacks of September 11. war plan. They thought things were sure if there had been an emergency of Instead, we did take our eye off the going to just go so swimmingly in Iraq, a national character involving thor- ball. We decided, instead of finishing that you did not have to plan for really oughbred horses, we would have been the job in Afghanistan, to go into Iraq. the postinvasion period. prepared. And today, unfortunately, if you look In fact, just about a week ago, there Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Well, the FEMA at the situation on the ground, it is a was a general from the Defense Depart- job, as we know, is one that we have to mess. ment who not only said that they did be prepared for all sorts of things, but You know, the Vice President, it was not have a postwar plan, but said spe- you are absolutely right, my colleague. a little more a year ago, he went on na- cifically that Secretary Rumsfeld It goes to show, in my view, the kind of tional television and said, and I quote, would punish anybody who came up disdain that the administration has that ‘‘the insurgency in Iraq was in its with a plan, because it would send a with respect to what kind of qualifica- last throes.’’ signal to the outside world that this tions are required for people who are Well, just a few weeks ago we had a would not be as quick and easy as the vested with such important national Pentagon report required by Congress Secretary of Defense wanted people to responsibilities. that said that the insurgency, and I think it was. And we remember when the Presi- quote, ‘‘remains potent and viable.’’ And let me just, I think it is impor- dent said, ‘‘Heck of a job, Brownie,’’ in And, in fact, the insurgency no longer tant to read this excerpt: ‘‘Rumsfeld the midst of the real disaster not just is our number one problem in Iraq. The Forbade Planning for Postwar Iraq, from the hurricane, but in the re- real problem is the cycling civil war, General Says.’’ This is out of the Sat- sponse. whether it is called a civil war, an in- urday, September 9, Washington Post. But what I think we are learning now, unfortunately, is that same kind cipient civil war, incipient of people ‘‘Long before the United States in- of cronyism, that same kind of cro- are being killed in sectarian violence. vaded Iraq in 2003, Defense Secretary So you have a situation where the nyism infected many of the decisions Donald Rumsfeld forbade military administration was wrong on so many with respect to who we sent to Iraq for strategists to develop plans for secur- counts. They were wrong on weapons of that postwar period and reconstruction ing a postwar Iraq, the retiring Com- mass destruction, they were wrong on period. mander of the Army Transportation the claim that there was a connection You would think that in deciding between Osama bin Laden and Saddam Corps said.’’ who we should send to Iraq, we would Brigadier General Mark Scheid said Hussein. In fact, we now have a bipar- send the people who are highly quali- in an interview, that Rumsfeld said ‘‘he tisan report out of the Senate Select fied at reconstruction, people who would fire the next person’’ who talked Committee on Intelligence that said knew something about Iraq, maybe about the need for a postwar plan. And definitively there was never any rela- people who spoke Arabic and the native we wonder why we are in trouble today tionship between Saddam Hussein and language if we had them available. But al Qaeda. In fact, they were adver- in Iraq. We wonder when we open our if you look at a very recent article saries, they were ideological opposites. newspapers or look at television sets from the Washington Post, we learned They were wrong on that. why we see such a mess. that it was not those kind of expert They were wrong on the cost of the You know, the terrible thing is that qualifications that made the decision. war. They totally underestimated the there were people in the administra- It had to do with whether or not you cost of the war. They gave the Amer- tion who had worked on a postwar were a big political supporter of the ican people one number that was low- plan. Many people at the State Depart- Bush administration. balled. In turn it was a much bigger ment had developed different scenarios And I think this kind of political cro- number. for what would happen and how to re- nyism, when it comes to the biggest Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. VAN HOLLEN, not- spond. But instead of following that national security issues we have got, withstanding all of those mistakes in plan, the Defense Department essen- shows an incredible contempt for the judgment and execution of the war, I tially junked it, and Secretary Rums- American people and their security. am sure it gave you great confidence to feld not only did not come up with a I just think it is very important to hear from the Vice President on Meet plan, but now we have a brigadier gen- read a little passage from this article the Press that if he had to do it all eral who said that he threatened to fire from the Washington Post. This is an over again, he would do exactly the people who came up with a plan. article, September, this past Sunday, same thing. That must have encour- We need to do some more firing. We September 17. Headline: Ties to GOP aged you. need to hold people accountable. We Trumped Know-How Among Staff Sent Mr. VAN HOLLEN. It was stunning need to hold people accountable who to Rebuild Iraq. After the fall of Sad- actually, because what you would hope made these big, big mistakes. dam Hussein’s government in April for from our national leaders is some Now, one of the other things that we 2007, the opportunity to participate in reflection, some understanding that have learned recently, and this may be the U.S.-led effort to reconstruct Iraq the situation that we encountered in partly due to the fact that they did not attracted all manner of Americans, Iraq was not what we expected, that it have a postwar plan, was the incom- restless professionals, Arabic-speaking was not what he said it would be. And, petence of many of the civilians that academics, development specialists, in fact, unfortunately this administra- they sent in there to work on the re- and war-zone adventurers. But before tion has never come to grips with the construction phase in Iraq. You know, they could go to Baghdad, they had to huge gap between what they said would we recently passed the 1-year anniver- just get past Jim O’Beirne’s office in happen in Iraq and with what is hap- sary of the terrible Hurricanes Katrina the Pentagon. pening on the ground. That has ex- and Rita that struck our States in the To pass muster with O’Beirne, who is posed, I believe, a great credibility gap. Southern United States, struck New a political appointee who screens pro- So when the administration says, Orleans, struck Louisiana, struck Mis- spective political appointees for De- trust us, we know what we are doing in sissippi. fense Department posts, applicants did

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Let’s begin to get it right, and been a champion of national security. garded by many people involved in the let’s begin to ask the hard questions. I That is certainly the issue today. 31⁄2-year effort to stabilize and rebuild thank my colleague. This is the issue that is on the minds Iraq as one of the Bush administra- Mr. SCHIFF. I thank my colleague of the American people. This is prime tion’s gravest errors. for his statement tonight and all your time, national security. We have got to And one of the people who was set up tremendous leadership on this. I am make sure the American people not to be, he was the CPA person over confident with Democrats we will not only feel safe, but we guarantee that there, said: We did not tap, and it only have a new direction, but we will they are safe. We have the capacity to should have started from the White have a functioning government of do that. House on down, we just did not tap the checks and balances where there is ac- As I stand here, I was observing the right people to do this job, said Fred- tual oversight by the Congress of the remarks earlier about the contribu- erick Smith, who served as the Deputy administration, which every adminis- tions that the great State of Maryland Director of the CPA, that is the Coali- tration needs, no matter how good, but and all of our great States have made tion Provisional Authority’s Wash- particularly when the administration to our strong defense and national se- ington office. It was a tough, tough job. has made such serious mistakes that curity, and certainly I am proud to say Instead, we got people who went out have placed this Nation so much in that Georgia, my State, is certainly at there because of their political jeopardy. We need oversight. the head of the list on that as well. leanings. I would add only one thing, and this I stand here on the shoulders of some He goes on to give a couple of exam- you may have watched, Mr. VAN great folks who have been strong on ples of how people with absolutely no HOLLEN, the interview with the Presi- national security and helped to secure experience in contracts were given re- dent from New Orleans when he went this country and make us the superior sponsibilities for a $18 billion construc- down for the Katrina anniversary, and military power that we are, men like tion budget. Brian Williams asked him, ‘‘Mr. Presi- Senator Sam Nunn and Senator Rich- He goes on to talk about, you know, dent, some people have criticized that ard Russell from my fine State of Geor- 24-year-old political appointees whose you have never really asked for a sac- gia. I stand here on the shoulders of only qualifications were they had been rifice of the American people in the those great Democratic leaders who part of the Bush campaign machine. war on terror. Is that a fair criticism?’’ have led the way. Those are the people that were sent to His answer really struck me, because Mr. SCHIFF. If I can interject, Mr. Iraq to do a very important mission for we have been talking about the Amer- SCOTT, because I don’t want to do any the American people. ican people being brought in and given disservice to the great State of Geor- And it is extremely disturbing to dis- a chance to contribute to our security gia, a couple other superb Members cover that the qualifications for those and our success with an Apollo-like who are contemporaries of ours, JIM people had nothing to do with their project for energy independence. MARSHALL and JOHN BARROW, great, ability to do the job, their expertise to Well, the President’s idea of sac- great advocates and leaders on na- do the job, their past background to do rifice, he said, ‘‘Brian, that is not true. tional security. JIM MARSHALL is a the job; that what it had to do with The American people have sacrificed. decorated war veteran. So Georgia has was whether they were a big political After 9/11, our economy was hurt, so got more than its share. booster of the Bush administration. It American people sacrificed. And they Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Absolutely. points out that many of them were big pay taxes. They pay a lot of taxes, JIM and I have traveled overseas to- political contributors to the Bush ad- Brian.’’ gether. He was a decorated war veteran ministration. That was it. That was the sacrifice from Vietnam. So we stand tall as Taking that kind of license with our he was asking. Now, if he had been a Democrats when it comes to national national security, I think, is scan- little more forthcoming, he might have security, without any question. dalous. It is important that we begin to said, ‘‘Now, Brian, they pay taxes. I want to start my remarks off, be- hold people to account. Let’s begin to They pay a lot of taxes, although actu- cause I think today will go down in his- have a real national conversation, not ally they pay less taxes since 9/11, tory as a very profound day, starting just a one-way discussion that the thanks to me, so the sacrifice really is with the United Nations. Today pre- President wants to have. they pay less taxes. That is their consented some very interesting pictures Let’s have some real hearings on tribution.’’ as we watched television. Two speech- Capitol Hill. Let’s begin to have some And you have to ask, where are the es, of course, stand out on this day. accountability, because we all know Rosie the Riveters? Who is being called I don’t think I can remember in his- that when you have a system that re- upon? These troops of ours that are tory when the President of the United wards people who fail, that gives a pat doing these multiple rotations, they States addressed the United Nations, on the back to the people who con- are sacrificing and their families are but yet one of our chief adversaries, stantly got it wrong, and yet at the sacrificing. But what have the rest of one of which he labeled one of the ‘‘axis same time penalizes the people who got us been asked to do? And in this body, of evil,’’ the President of Iran, it right in this administration, the peo- I would think at a minimum we could Ahmadinejad, came in prime time, ple who said we needed more troops on move forward with far-reaching legisla- while the President spoke earlier, not the ground, the people who questioned tion to wean ourselves from reliance on in prime time. some of the decisions, it turns out that fossil fuels. We could initiate real over- I am wondering how we got to this people who questioned the decisions sight with vigor. These are the kind of point? Where did this president of Iran were ignored or penalized. People like new directions we need to take this come from? Five years ago we had this general who wanted to do some country in. never heard of him. Certainly I hadn’t. postwar planning was ignored. In fact, I yield now to my good friend, the But here he is at the United Nations, in they threatened to fire people who did distinguished gentleman from Georgia, fact upstaging our President. If I were that kind of thing. DAVID SCOTT, a fellow Blue Dog mem- working at the White House, I cer- ber, who has been such a superb voice tainly would not have allowed the b 2200 on these issues. President of the United States to be If you reward failure, you are going Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you over there on the same day. I felt that to get more failure. What we are ask- very much, Mr. SCHIFF. Of course, it is was very, very interesting. ing I think tonight and on other nights great to be here with you again, and It might do us a little good to under- is that we just begin to hold people ac- my good friend CHRIS VAN HOLLEN from stand how we got to this point, and the

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It was nec- tional security policies, our foreign resentative of the majority party. And essary. That is the war on terror, policies have had a devastating impact, as I was sitting and listening to the which is where we went into Afghani- and that when we do the cost/benefit tail end of my good friends on the stan to go after the terrorist organiza- analysis, it certainly benefits Iraq. It other side of the aisle with their recitation that attacked us on 9/11. That was has taken us away from pursuing the tion of doom and gloom, Madam a war of necessity, and we went there goal of finding and decapitating the Speaker, I was reminded of a radio per- because that is where the enemy was head of the mastermind of the terrorist sonality who has a wonderful program that attacked us. That is where al organization that came to destroy us. on daily. He comes on and he intro- Qaeda was. That is where bin Laden That is why the American people are duces his program by saying, ‘‘And now was, on that border between Afghani- beginning to see this differentiation, for the rest of the story.’’ stan and Pakistan. We got the support and we are not going to be able to find So, Madam Speaker, I come before of NATO and we got the support of the our way out of this unless we finally do you tonight and before the House with government of Afghanistan, with their so we can understand exactly what this another version of the Official Truth help, and we went in there. situation in Iraq is doing, and like you, Squad. The Official Truth Squad began But then we went into Iraq, and we we are not standing here just talking. a little over a year ago with a group of went into Iraq on a lot of manufac- We are standing here explaining how freshmen Republicans in the United tured, now we know the truth, incom- we earnestly feel as Americans, strong, States House of Representatives who plete information, maybe false infor- patriotic Americans, who care about had, frankly, grown tired of the lack of mation, perhaps even manipulated in- this country, and who resent the Presi- response to the disinformation and the formation. Those are the facts. That is dent of the United States saying that misinformation and the distortion and what is out there. But, nonetheless, we anytime we question that, we are not the demagoguery and the hyperbole went into Iraq in a war of choice. patriotic. We are doing our duty that that we hear over and over and over on Now we need to do a cost-benefit the American people sent us up here to the House floor. And, Madam Speaker, analysis, which brings me to the point do to raise these important issues. you have been treated to a particularly We cannot stay the course, not this I wanted to get to earlier, to segue virulent form of that kind of course. Sixty-three percent of the back in, to show these two connecting disinformation and misinformation in American people say they want a new points of what happened today, where the past hour. direction. It is up to Democrats to pro- the President of the United States is Before I get into the comments that vide that direction. I had prepared for this evening to talk upstaged by the President of Iran, a The other issue which concerns me is a little bit about national security and president we did not even know about 5 the state of our military. Not only talk about our economy, I do want to years ago. must we explain to the American peo- point out a couple of items for those But when you do the cost-benefit ple and help to dramatize and explain analysis on the war of choice, which is clearly and show how we are dealing folks in the House who are listening the war in Iraq, not the war on terror, with two distinct wars, one of neces- and have just heard the comments on which is the war of necessity in Af- sity, one of choice, but the drain on the the floor. I think it is important to make cer- ghanistan, and do a cost-benefit anal- military, we have got to correct that. tain that we talk about the truth, and ysis, in other words, look at our cost: Our military is in a draining state. We when we talk about the truth, I am re- 2,600 soldiers, men and women who are not meeting our recruiting goals. gave their lives, who were killed; near- We are on two and three tours of duty minded of Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s ly 20,000 wounded; over $600 billion ex- there. famous quote. It is one of my favorites. pended at a rate of $3 billion every We are in a terrible hole in Iraq, and Senator Moynihan was a Democratic week. That is the cost. we have got to extricate ourselves out Senator from the State of New York, Who benefited? Who benefited? Who of it. The challenge is to do so with yet and he said that everyone is entitled to benefited? Iraq. When we went into Af- the dignity and the respect that we their own opinion, but they are not en- ghanistan, although we went in on the must do so to honor the sacrifice of our titled to their own facts. Is that not war on terror, we went after the men and women who have given their true, Madam Speaker? Everyone is en- Taliban, doing, again, Iraq’s bidding. lives there, while at the same time put- titled to their own opinion, but they That was their enemy. ting the responsibility on the Iraqis are not entitled to their own facts. When we went into Iraq, without themselves to manifest their destiny. So I am here to point out just a few question the chief beneficiary of that They want democracy. We cannot of the opinions that we have heard this was Iran. They were the beneficiaries, shove it at them with a gun. They have evening that, in fact, bear no resem- because Saddam Hussein was their to feel it in their soul. They have to go blance to the truth and bear no resem- worst blood enemy. We did the dirty forward and grab it. That is not hap- blance to fact, but that are so divisive work for Iran. On the other account, we pening, and that is what we have to do to us as a Nation. That is what con- established a Shia regime there, a Shia to get this moving forward in a way cerns me, Madam Speaker. government in Iraq. That, again, was a that gives the respect to our military My background is as a physician. I benefit to Iran. who have given their lives there. came to Congress after over 20 years Mr. SCHIFF. I thank the gentleman practicing medicine, and I knew that b 2210 very much for your comments, for your when I dealt with my patients and They were able to control that. leadership on this issue. It has been a when I dealt with my colleagues, that The other thing, all the while we are great pleasure and honor to share a few we had to talk about the truth. We had doing this, they are busy developing thoughts with you and our colleague to talk about real things. We had to their nuclear capacity so that now that Mr. VAN HOLLEN and our whip Mr. talk about facts, because when you did they have the nuclear capacity, again, HOYER. Once again, I want to thank the not talk about facts, then you made a checkmate and a benefit for Iraq. great State of Georgia for sending you the wrong diagnosis, and when you So that now my point is simply that to Congress. make the wrong diagnosis, somebody because of some of our policies, most f gets hurt. Somebody gets hurt. definitely going into Iraq, the major So, Madam Speaker, when my col- beneficiary of our going into Iraq is THE OFFICIAL TRUTH SQUAD leagues on the other side of the aisle do Iran, which now is boosted on the stage The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. not want to talk about the facts, and and is here this day, in this country, at SCHMIDT). Under the Speaker’s an- they do not want to talk about the

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Nation’s defense, our Homeland Secu- of folks who, I do not know how long Now there is a reliable source for you. rity and border control and the global people have been listening, but I did But when he brought that informa- war on terror are not just priorities for not hear a single solution, not one so- tion, he didn’t bring it by way of en- this administration, but they are in- lution offered. lightenment; he brought it by way of deed priorities for all House Repub- Churchill said that criticism is easy; criticism, by way of division, by way of licans. And if there were ever any ques- it is achievement that is difficult. An- tearing down those individuals who are tion in anyone’s mind about whether or other one of my favorite quotes. Criti- working just as hard as they can to not we are a Nation that remains at cism is easy, but achievement is dif- make certain that Iraq is restored and risk because of enemies around the ficult. has an opportunity to become a demo- world, then all one has to do is look to You just heard a remarkable state- cratic and sovereign nation on its own. a very recent activity in England ment, and we have had a remarkable Division, division, distortion, dema- where the United States, along with day with our President going to the goguery, misinformation, our good friends in Great Britain and United Nations and addressing the disinformation. Madam Speaker, I friends in Pakistan, were able to United Nations in his annual address. would ask the gentleman from Mary- thwart a plan by our enemies, by our land to apologize to the Members, to Because we are the host Nation, there enemies who have sworn to make cer- the United States citizens who are is a defined time for that annual ad- tain they end our way of life. We were working as hard as they can in Iraq as dress, and it occurs in second speaking able to thwart a plan to bring down independent contractors, risking their many, many airliners that would kill order. So it happened to occur during lives just like the military. Some of thousands, thousands of innocent civil- the middle of the day today. My friends them have actually been murdered by ians. on the other side of the aisle want to our enemies in Iraq. So I would hope So it is clear that the global war on attribute the fact that the President that the gentleman would reconsider terror is indeed a huge priority. It is a was not on prime-time television to- what he said. priority for us. I would hope that it night to some remarkable foible of this Don’t you get tired of it, Madam would be a priority for all Members of administration. Madam Speaker, what Speaker, that kind of distortion of the the House. However, the Democrats kind of nonsense is that? What kind of fact, that kind of division? I certainly continue to try to obstruct our secu- distortion of the truth is that? do, and I know my constituents do at rity plans, and they have been essen- So when we hear these kinds of home. They get tired of the fighting, of tially a party of ‘‘no,’’ with no alter- things, it really disturbs me, it saddens the backbiting. They get tired of three native plans to meet our security me, because it cheapens the debate or four individuals who can stand up needs. And I would ask, Madam Speak- that we have here when you have that here for an hour on the floor of the er, folks to remember just the hour kind of distortion. House and not offer one single, one sin- that we have just heard by our good The question was asked, how did the gle positive solution to the challenges friends on the other side of the aisle, President of Iran get to be so strong? that confront us as a Nation. And the and try to recollect one single solution But one of the reasons he is so strong challenges are big; these are big chal- that was offered. Madam Speaker, I is because our friends on the other side lenges. They are not Republican chal- suspect that you, like I, can’t remem- of the aisle have not participated in as- lenges, they are not Democrat chal- ber it, because in fact there were no so- sisting us on an energy agenda that lenges, they are American challenges. lutions that were offered. will make it so we have American en- And so, Madam Speaker, I am pleased For instance, Democrats have called ergy for Americans. There is some to come and have the opportunity at time and time again for the redeploy- truth for you. The folks who continue the pleasure of the leadership to be ment of our troops. And there was a to throw stones on the other side of the able to come and talk a little bit about commentator or an interviewer on tele- aisle constantly, and we will talk some positive things about America, vision recently who asked a member of about this this evening, make it so some positive things that we have the Democrat Caucus, where do you that they put roadblocks in the way of done, but also to provide some truth. want them redeployed to? And he trying to increase American independ- Remember Senator Moynihan’s com- couldn’t come up with an answer. But ence in the area of energy. ment, everyone is entitled to their own occasionally they will come up with an So, Madam Speaker, in fact, I would opinions but they are not entitled to answer, and oftentimes they will say, appreciate some help from the other their own facts. So we would like to well, they ought to be able to redeploy side of the aisle for some United Na- bring some facts tonight about a cou- to Okinawa. Well, now there is a tions reform. We have had a bill on the ple different areas, primarily national thought, Madam Speaker, redeploy the floor of the House here to reform the security because it has been talked troops from Iraq to Okinawa. If you United Nations, to reform the United about just recently, and the issue of take a look at the globe, the port of States’ participation in the United Na- the economy, the economic perspective Newport News and Norfolk is closer to tions. in our Nation. And I think it is ex- Iraq than Okinawa. So redeployment of tremely important that when we dis- b 2220 troops to Okinawa makes absolutely no cuss this, that again we remember that sense whatsoever. And goodness knows we can’t get any truth and facts are important. And so I Now, the other side of the aisle, the support from our good friends on the am going to present some information Democrats are certainly good at saying other side of the aisle, but they are here that I hope that Members of the no, but they are not good at laying ready, willing, and able to come down House are listening to. I hope that they forth alternative plans. What they to the House floor and criticize the are listening to, and, frankly, I hope don’t seem to understand is the mag- United States for their participation in that the American people are listening, nitude of the threat of terrorism or in- the United Nations. Are they willing to because there is some information that deed what is at stake. Their leader has help us solve the problem? Madam I think that they will be extremely, ex- been quoted as saying, ‘‘We don’t even Speaker, I haven’t seen that. tremely interested in, especially when have a party position on the war.’’ This I also heard my friend from Maryland we talk about votes as it relates to is certainly evidenced by their inabil- this evening talk about the contractors issues on the floor of the House. ity to present a plan for combating ter- in Iraq. And he used as the font of all So the Official Truth Squad is rorism in this remarkably difficult and wisdom and knowledge about the con- pleased to be able to come and talk a changed post-9/11 world. tractors in Iraq who were hired. little bit about national security and There is one Democrat leader who Madam Speaker, did you hear who he about the economy. has in fact said that the global war on

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That is not to protecting American troops, the de- to kill innocent civilians across all free say that they ought to be treated fense authorization conference report, nations, to try to do their best to make inhumanely, but they need to be treat- and defense and military quality of life certain that we end our way of life, ed with different rules in order for us appropriations conference reports, and that they end our way of life, and we to gain the kind of information that we then homeland security conference re- have a Democrat leader in this House need, in addition to being able to hold ports which will provide that funding who says that the global war on terror these people who are interested in for border security and for the barriers isn’t really all that relevant. Well, doing us great, great harm, great that I talked about. with a stance like that, our leader harm. And it is extremely important to says, with a stance like that, it is easy This month the House Republicans watch who is voting for these things to see why Capitol Hill Democrats have have passed a resolution to recognize and who is opposing them. Oftentimes no record of accomplishment on na- the 5-year anniversary of the 9/11 ter- what we find is that individuals will tional security issues and lack a coher- rorist attacks. As I go through these, I say one thing at home, and then they ent agenda on the biggest challenge of think it is important for Members of come to Washington, and there is the day. the House as well as Americans all something in the air here that makes Just this month, House Republicans across the Nation to appreciate as them do something different. We re- will continue to focus our floor action these votes come up, watch where the spectfully request that folks watch and on important security issues. We will votes go, watch who is supporting see who is voting for what. On the issue of border security, main- be authorizing the President’s Terror these commonsense protections for the taining the integrity of our borders is Surveillance Program, which is de- American people. an economic and a security concern. signed to identify and disrupt terror A resolution recognizing the 5-year Americans are worried about the anniversary of the 9/11 attack, we even cells planning to attack against the vulnerabilities at our borders, and had some Members on the other side of United States. This is the kind of pro- House Republicans have passed several the aisle vote against that. They ob- gram that was utilized to assist in the pieces of legislation to strengthen our jected strenuously that it came to the activities that foiled the plot in Eng- borders, put more technology and per- floor of the House for a vote. land. sonnel at the borders, and develop sys- Strengthening border security. We Now, when I go home, Madam Speak- tems to ascertain who crosses the bor- had a debate on building a fence along er, I don’t know about you, but when I der and for what purposes. We need to the southern border to make sure that go home and I talk to my constituents know who is coming in to our Nation. our Nation is secure. This week we will and they say, what on Earth are you The Republican plan for border secu- deal with some issues that will provide all arguing about? How can it be that rity focuses on providing more Border anybody in this Nation believes that for allowing local law enforcement in- Patrol agents, strengthening security we as a Nation don’t have the responsi- dividuals, both State and local, the through additional fencing and infra- bility, in fact don’t have the absolute right and privilege to detain and retain structure, stricter enforcement, and imperative to make certain that we are illegals who come under their jurisdic- enhancing State and local law enforce- listening and hearing and determining tion until the Federal Government ment authority. These are the founda- what our enemies are saying if they are comes and is able to deport them. tions that must be set before we can outside the United States? I have sig- Right now that is not the case. We will begin the next step of immigration re- nificant concern on privacy issues have a bill on the floor that will once forms. It is imperative, the American when you are talking about commu- and for all end the catch-and-release people are demanding, that we put our nication between a United States cit- program that has been operating at the priorities first on controlling the bor- izen in the United States and another border. der, making certain we know who is United States citizen in the United I ask the American people to watch coming into our Nation. States. That is a different issue, who is voting on these issues. There is It ought not surprise anybody to get Madam Speaker. And when individuals no reason on Earth that we ought to a little truth now, and that is that the confuse and confound those two, they apprehend an individual coming across Democrats have not supported the ef- do a disservice to every single Amer- our border illegally and then give him forts to secure our borders. We passed ican. a piece of paper and say, you have to the REAL ID Act, the act that provide come back in 90 days and we will try b 2230 for an appropriate form of identifica- you. They just blend into society. tion for people traveling on an air- The issue is not whether or not that A catch-and-release program does not plane. This would go a long way in kind of communication is protected. work. There are over 400,000 individuals identifying individuals here illegally, The issue is, in fact, whether or not we, who have already in this Nation gone and 152 Democrats voted ‘‘no,’’ includ- as elected representatives of constitu- through the process. They were here il- ing the top two members of their lead- ents all across this Nation, will re- legally, they are found to be guilty of ership. They voted against the REAL spond to what they believe, our con- another crime and been ordered de- ID Act. stituents believe, Americans all across ported, and yet they are told to come We passed the Border Protection this Nation, is an imperative for our back and report for their deportation Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration government to do, and that is to have date. And the catch-and-release pro- Control Act, which was the bill that a terrorism surveillance program that gram does not make any sense. has been proclaimed by those individ- lets us know what the bad guys are We will have on the floor this week a uals who truly know and appreciate going to do before they do it. Clearly bill to provide for a catch-and-return what it is going to take to control and that is the most effective means of policy, which means if they are appre- secure our border. They believe it is combating the war on terror, is to hended coming into our Nation ille- the most appropriate bill that has make certain we know what our enemy gally, they are returned to their coun- come through Congress, certainly more is going to do before they do it and try of origin. appropriate than the version that came then stop them before they do it. There was the discovery once again out of the Senate. But on that bill, 164 In the House this month, we will be of another tunnel between San Diego Democrats oppose that bill, including authorizing military tribunals for sus- or the San Diego area and Mexico. Ap- the top two in their leadership. pected terrorists. These are noncitizens parently it was some 400 feet long, and So folks may say one thing at home, fighting under any flag. These are ter- it was used to smuggle drugs and con- and when they come to Washington, rorists. They have proclaimed to kill traband and illegals into the United they oftentimes do something com- you and me and end our way of life as States. That was just discovered. We pletely different.

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And although Now, with a stance like that, it is those needs, as well as helping trans- we still cannot fully understand why easy to see why Capitol Hill Democrats form the Department of Defense to the terrorists hate our way of life so have no record of accomplishment on meet the threats for the next century. much, we do understand this much: national security or their issues and In the area of intelligence reform, that we are in a real war. that they lack a coherent agenda on this is where I talked about making Almost 5 years after the attacks on the biggest challenge of the day for certain that we know what the bad 9/11, Islamic extremist groups, this Congress and, yes, this Nation. guys are going to do it before they do jihadists, continue to represent the As I mentioned, they have called for it. Republicans have worked with the most immediate threat to the United implementing the recommendations of administration and intelligence agen- States and to our allies and to our in- the 9/11 Commission. Over and over cies to help transform our intelligence- terests abroad. And at the urging of they have called, but repeatedly Cap- gathering capabilities and analyzing Osama bin Laden, every American itol Hill Democrats have opposed legis- system. Rather than accept that we man, woman, and child has become a lation implementing the recommenda- need to focus our efforts on this kind of legitimate target in their jihad. And, tions of the 9/11 Commission meant to reform, Democrats instead want to again, this is their words. It is not our strengthen America’s national security focus on just attacking the administra- conjecture. It is not our opinion. It is and to prevent further attacks. tion. You hear it over and over again. truth. It is fact. The 9/11 Commission said: ‘‘The gov- Madam Speaker, it is like a broken Now, we are blessed with an abso- ernment has made significant strides record. They have tried to discredit the lutely outstanding military that has in using terrorism financing as an in- terrorist surveillance program that we taken the battle to the enemy, and it is telligence tool.’’ So what happened on talked about and other policies which extremely important that we fight House Resolution 895, the legislation have helped protect our Nation from these battles at their point of origin. supporting intelligence and law en- further attack. It is not a mistake or We have many good and faithful allies forcement programs that track terror- just a happenstance that we as a Na- all around the globe, and we have ists and condemn with proper congres- tion have not been attacked since 9/11. taken that fight forward, supporting sional oversight the publication of any There are incredible individuals work- the governments of Iraq and Afghani- classified information that could po- ing day and night to make certain that stan in rooting out the enemy before tentially impair the fight against ter- we are safe as a Nation. he can strike again. And we are cooper- rorism, that is, implementing one of The 9/11 Recommendations Imple- ating with friendly forces from the the 9/11 Commission recommendations? mentation Act that was proposed in Philippines to Africa and from the Mid- What happened? 174 Democrats voted 2004, these are the recommendations of dle East to South America. And we are ‘‘no.’’ 174 voted ‘‘no.’’ the 9/11 Commission that you hear peo- united. We are united against this They call for the immediate imple- ple talking about on the other side of threat. mentation of the 9/11 Commission rec- the aisle all the time and that we But the United States, we remain a ommendations. One of the 9/11 Commis- should implement them. We had the Nation at war. We are not safe simply sion recommendations was: ‘‘The bill that implemented a significant because we have not seen an attack on READ ID Act has established statute portion of those, and what happened? A U.S. soil since 9/11. We are safer today standards for State-issued IDs accept- majority, 125 Democrats, including because of the professionals of the able for Federal purposes, though their leader, voting to oppose it, voted worldwide network of intelligence and States’ compliance needs to be closely ‘‘no’’ to implement significant rec- military and law enforcement officials monitored.’’ What happened with that ommendations of the 9/11 Commission. bill that the 9/11 Commission said was So, Madam Speaker, remember, you who continue to pressure and strike al a wise idea and ought to be adopted? are entitled to your own opinions, but Qaeda and its followers. And we must 152 of our friends on the other side of are not entitled to your own facts. continue the pressure on these radical The global war on terrorism is truly organizations until victory for all free- the aisle voted ‘‘no.’’ 152. the most important activity, most im- dom-loving people of the world is as- They talk about immediately imple- portant war of our generation, and it is sured. September 11, 2001, showed us menting the 9/11 Commission rec- a war like no other, as we have talked the danger of Islamic jihadism, and it ommendations. A quote from the 9/11 about. It is fought on many different also taught us that deficiencies in our Commission: ‘‘The House and Senate levels: military, intelligence, eco- own system made it possible for terror- have taken positive steps, but Sec- nomic, technology, cyberworld, Inter- ists to operate right under our noses. retary Chertoff and his team still re- net, all corners of the Earth. Our most important duty, as Mem- port to too many bosses. The House Again, this is not a war that we bers of Congress, is to protect our Na- and Senate Homeland Security Com- sought. We didn’t go out looking for tion from ever experiencing that lesson mittees should have exclusive jurisdic- this. It has been brought to our shores again. And for that reason, we must, tion over all counterterrorism func- and brought to us, and there are terror- we must continue to focus on improv- tions of the Department of Homeland ists out there who truly want to kill ing our national security, our home- Security.’’ That is a recommendation us, and they say that explicitly. land security, and our intelligence sys- of the 9/11 Commission, a recommenda- tems. tion that our good friends say ought to b 2240 But, again, the fact of the matter is be immediately implemented. So when If you don’t believe me, you just the Democrats do not seem to under- the proposal comes up to do just that, ought to listen to them. They are in- stand that the threat of terrorism ex- a majority, 120 of them, vote ‘‘no.’’ terested in murdering and killing inno- ists or even what is at stake. Remem- Madam Speaker, you are entitled to cent civilians and ending our way of ber what their leader said, they do not your own opinions, but you are not en- life. If we do not take their words seri- even have a party position on the war titled to your own facts. ously and take them at their word, we and an individual in their leadership So in the area of national security, I do so at our peril. It is the simple and said they didn’t think the global war think it is clear. There is a party, there horrible truth, Madam Speaker. We on terror was really all that relevant. are leaders in this Congress on the Re- must face this fact and employ all ef- Recently, just a couple weeks ago, publican side of the aisle who under- forts, all efforts, to thwart their many their leader, in a press conference, stand the threat, understand the grav- attempts. made a stunning and contradictory as- ity of the situation, understand and ap- Oftentimes the Democrats will talk a sessment that capturing Osama bin preciate that we have a real enemy, un- good game on protecting the homeland; Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, the ter- derstand and appreciate that that real

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I that we are more safe and more secure And so, Madam Speaker, I turn now know that there are some economist as a Nation. to addressing the issue of vision and amongst our midst who understand and So I challenge and call on my friends addressing the issue of the economy. appreciate that full employment is ba- on the other side of the aisle to join us. House Republicans have realized, cer- sically 5 percent, used to be 6 percent a Don’t just talk about it. Don’t just tainly do realize the importance of de- number of decades ago, but they re- come down here and paint doom and veloping and having a vision to focus vised it downward to 5 percent being gloom. There are people here who are our efforts and to ensure that we ad- full employment. That means that ba- working hard. Remember what Church- dress what is important for the Amer- sically folks who are interested having ill said? ‘‘Criticism is easy. Achieve- ican people. And we came together and a job have a job. ment is difficult.’’ ‘‘Achievement is dif- highlighted a vision earlier this year GDP growth for the second quarter ficult.’’ So join us. You might find that that would address this new American was revised up to 2.9 from an earlier es- being part of the solution instead of century. And we came up with the fol- timate of 2.5 percent. Gasoline prices just railing against the individuals who lowing vision. We will promote dignity have fallen recently with the average are in positions of leadership now is ac- and future of every individual. It is im- regular unleaded gasoline falling to tually beneficial, that your constitu- portant to talk about the individual. below $2.70 a gallon. I know in my area ents actually appreciate the work that Madam Speaker, often times you hear it is $2.22 cents when I drove to the air- you are doing in a bipartisan manner. the folks on the other side of the aisle port this moving to come here. Boy, wouldn’t that be wonderful? We talk about groups of folks. And again Oil apparently today was down to certainly would welcome you to par- they like to separate people into less than $62 a barrel, which is a sig- ticipate. groups so that they can divide and con- nificant move downward. And, Madam Madam Speaker, I talked about the quer. Speaker, this is due, these numbers are concern that the Official Truth Squad But it is the individual, it is the indi- due to the policies put in place by this has about all of the disinformation and vidual who makes things great. So we Republican Congress and our effort to the misinformation that goes on, and I will promote the dignity and the future spur the economy and lay the founda- was looking a little over a year ago for of every individual by building a free tion for the economy of the next cen- a quote. I am a fan of quotes. I enjoy society, under a limited, accountable tury. quotes, and I think that oftentimes in- government that protects our liberty, Now, elections are coming up. I know dividuals in history have given us great our security, and our prosperity for a that is a surprise to some. But if you perspective on our Nation and great brighter American dream. heard the kind of comments made ear- perspective on our principles and the Now, the Democrats had no such vi- lier on the floor this evening you can roots of our Nation. And the ‘‘politics sion. Again, they are the ‘‘party of no,’’ tell that elections are coming up. But of division’’ really irritates me, and I they have got no plan to lead the Na- the American people understand that think it does a disservice to our Nation tion. That is a dangerous way to try to elections are about choices, and they because we are so strong and we are take over the majority of the House of are about the future. And there is a united as a Nation. Representatives. And it is clear. We clear choice between Republicans who But the other side of the aisle seems heard it again tonight. Their actions are working to enact serious reforms intent on tearing down, on dividing. are guided by politics and discrediting that will grow our economy, and re- You have heard some of it this evening. the administration over and over again duce the deficit, and Capitol Hill The extending tax cuts for millionaires rather than focusing on a positive Democrats who are interested in spend- you heard tonight and all sorts of re- agenda for the American people. ing more of America’s taxpayer dollars markable divisive statements. The Again that is the kind of information on wasteful Government programs as comment about the contractors in Iraq and the kind of requests that I get at they see fit. was a divisive statement, where we home when I talk to my constituents Now, I want to point out two things have hardworking American citizens about a passion for a positive agenda on this and the next poster. This poster who are putting their lives at risk and for America. Because, we are a great, here has the years down on the lower they get criticized in order for some di- great Nation. And we work so well to- portion here, 2000–2006. And it has, this visive purpose, to try to gain some po- gether when we work unified. And that blue line here is the number of new litical points. Madam Speaker, it is is what folks at home tell me that they jobs created, the number of new jobs just disheartening to hear that kind of would desire, that we move together created. And since August of 2003, this conversation, and it does a disservice forward in unity. has 5.3, it is actually 5.7 million new to our Nation. Now, I want to talk a little bit about jobs created in that period of time. When I attempted to find a quote our economy. And I think it is impor- There is a vertical dotted green line that would crystallize that emotion, I tant to appreciate that our economy here. And that vertical dotted green came across this one, the Reverend today is truly remarkably strong. And line marks the point where the tax de- William Boetcker, who was a leader the numbers prove that. Our Nation creases, the appropriate and fair tax and a public speaker in the late 19th has bounced back from the blow that decreases for the American people were and early 20th century. He was trying the economy took following the at- enacted by this administration and by to crystallize the philosophy of Abra- tacks of 9/11. Our unemployment is low. this Congress. And since that point, ham Lincoln in his social philosophy, Home ownership across all sectors of what you have seen, again, here is jobs and it is one of my favorite quotes. He our society is the highest it has ever growth going down. Tax decreases put said: ‘‘You cannot bring about pros- been. into place, and jobs go up. perity by discouraging thrift. You can- And recently, as I know in your home These red bars are business invest- not strengthen the weak by weakening state, Madam Speaker, the gas prices ment in these quarters. See business the strong. You cannot help the wage are falling. Now, we got a lot of criti- investment down, which means a slow- earner by pulling down the wage payer. cism for the gas prices going up, so we er economy, not as many jobs, not as You cannot encourage the brotherhood ought to take a fair amount of credit much economic activity or growth. of man by encouraging class hatred.’’ for them coming down. The most re- What happens when appropriate, fair cent economic numbers are truly re- tax decreases are put in place? The b 2250 markable. economy flourishes. No mistake about You cannot help the poor by destroy- Although this chart is a little old, it. It occurs every time that significant ing the rich. You cannot keep out of the trends are absolutely accurate and tax reduction is put in place, has been trouble by spending more than you correct. Unemployment. The Employ- put in place over the last 50 years in earn. You cannot build character and ment gains continue. 128,000 new pay- our Nation.

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What happened when the bill came given the opportunity to vote for it, Now, I think it is important to appre- here to the floor for a vote? Well, they vote no. And the leadership, what ciate that the other side truly has no Madam Speaker, the vote occurred ear- did the leadership do? Voted no. That plan for the economy. In fact they have lier this year, rollcall vote 317, and the is what they did on the other side of not proposed any plans to address the number of individuals on their side of the aisle. mandatory programs, Social Security, the aisle supporting it, 35. The vast So, Madam Speaker, every single Medicare, Medicaid, those things that majority, 156, voting no. Member, every single individual is en- are on automatic pilot that now com- That is the line item veto. That is titled to their own opinion, but they prise about 54 percent of the budget, one of those proposals that you hear are not entitled to their own facts, and and unless they are addressed in rel- them talk about all the time, wanting these are the facts about who is truly atively short order they will cause a to make certain that the line item veto interested in budgetary reform and ear- significantly greater drain on the econ- is passed. But when given the oppor- mark reform. omy, decrease the economic growth tunity, when given the opportunity to To make matters worse, they are and activity that we have seen. stand up and say yes, that is exactly more than eager to raise your taxes. The other side is literally blind and what we want to do, what do they say? You hear the code words, and the code has not proposed any proposals to im- No. ‘‘No, we don’t believe that we words recently have become ‘‘shared prove or to reform those spending pro- ought to have that kind of reform,’’ sacrifice.’’ Have you heard that, grams. In fact, what they have done is even though that is what they say Madam Speaker, ‘‘shared sacrifice?’’ to propose in the last fiscal year 2006 when they go home. What that means is raising your Earmark reform. What about ear- budget, these were their proposals, taxes, because they believe that they mark reform? We had the Lobbying Ac- these were the things that they actu- know how to spend your money better countability and Transparency Act. ally did write down and bring to com- than you. That is one of the principles These are the special projects put into mittees and bring to the floor of the that they have about how they plan to bills. We have had a couple of votes on House, new spending to the tune of grow the government, how they plan to this. cover all these special projects and pro- $21.5 billion, and new taxes, new taxes The first one that we had earlier, grams that they wish to have adopted. to the tune of $54 billion with again no H.R. 4975, 192 Democrats vote no, in- That would have not only a horrible savings, no savings in Medicare, Med- cluding their top two members of their icaid, Social Security, those items that leadership. impact on the economy, but it would if nothing is doing to those three items Recently all it was was a sunshine also give them even more revenue, in- by 2030, they will consume the entire bill. It said that if you are going to put creased revenue in the government to budget, the entire budget. a special project into the budget, that spend. So it is not something that you can you ought to put your name beside it. Madam Speaker, when I hear the just say, well, do not worry about it, I had a bill that I called ‘‘sunshine for other side talk, if you just listen to we do not have to do anything to those earmarks.’’ It said that if you are them, you get so doggone depressed. items because they will take care of going to have a special project in an But I am optimistic about the future of themselves. appropriations bill, that you ought to this Nation. I am optimistic about this Over the past 4 years, if the Demo- have to put your name beside it so that economy. crats had been in control, they talk your constituents know you put it in The United States has the number about their desire to take control of there and they can look at it and say one economy in the world, and in order the House and to lead, well, what yes, this is what we want our Member to assure that vibrant economy in the would have happened if they would of Congress to do, or no, we don’t think 21st century, we in the House have fo- have been in control for the last 4 that is something that he or she ought cused on a comprehensive set of poli- years and had their proposals put in to be doing, so the colleagues here, cies and incentives that will build on a place? Members’ colleagues in the House, can solid economic foundation. If they had been in control, discre- know where these kinds of requests are This won’t be accomplished by Fed- tionary spending would have increased coming from. It is important. It is im- eral funds though, because Federal by over $106 billion. Amazingly, al- portant to have that kind of sunshine. funds don’t solve that kind of chal- though they talk a good game, they It is a simple, simple proposal. It is lenge. That is done by private capital. have voted consistently against any important for the press to know so that The private sector, not government bu- significant budget reform efforts. when they are providing their over- reaucrats, know how money should be The Deficit Reduction Act, that bill sight of the fourth estate, that in fact spent, what resources are needed and that was passed earlier this bill that they know who has put these items in. what type of training workers will re- saved approximately $40 billion, $40 bil- So what kind of vote did we get? quire. Unfortunately, unfortunately, lion saved, the Democrats unani- Again, this is a proposal that they talk there are way too many government mously, unanimously voted against about all the time. ‘‘If we could just roadblocks that stand in the way of that bill, the Deficit Reduction Act. have some earmark reform.’’ So we business development and that deter In fact, one of their leaders was heard bring it to the floor, call for a vote, it investment, both here and abroad. to say something like, we are not going passes because the vast majority of col- There are steps that we can take and to give them a single vote on this, and leagues on my side of the aisle, our side we will take to restore our Nation’s said it with great pride. Again, that is of the aisle, the Republican side of the competitiveness and ensure that Amer- that politics of division, that desire to aisle supported it. But what did those ica remains the land of opportunity. not be productive, to not be positive folks on the other side do? 147 of them, We are not the status quo party. The about solutions as they come forward the vast majority voted no, including Republicans are not the status quo here in the Congress. 15 ranking members. These are Mem- party. We are the party of change, we bers who are the most senior members are the party of vision, we are the b 2300 on the committees in the United States party of entrepreneurship, we are the What about the line item veto? When House of Representatives. These are party of individual responsibility, we I go home, I hear folks talk about the individuals, if the other side were are the party of success. budgetary improvements we could to by some chance take over and gain So we will work to address health make here in Washington. Many of the majority, these are the individuals care security, termination of bureau- them ask about the line item veto, why who would be chairmen. They would be cratic red tape, lifelong learning, trade can’t we allow the administration, any chairs of the committees. fairness and opportunity, tax relief and

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It is an agenda that the I want to put up one more chart, be- through this Congress in the past 12 American people can embrace with en- cause when you think about what years has been welfare reform. It has thusiasm, with optimism, with passion, would happen if the other side were in put literally millions of Americans not with a dour look on your face and fact to be in the majority, I get ques- back to work, to be productive citizens, say ‘‘woe is me, isn’t the world awful.’’ tions at home, what would they do? to have pride in what they are doing, These are the exciting kind of pro- What would they do? to believe that they have some worth posals. These are exciting proposals Again, elections are about choices and they have some input into the pro- that we will put forward before the and they are about the future, and to ductivity of this Nation. What is it House as we continue our leadership, determine what they would do, all you that the other side wants to do? Well, our strong leadership, to bring about have to do is look at the legislation they want to repeal portions of it that increasing American competitiveness. that they have proposed, the legisla- would provide that kind of sense of ac- For 3 years, House Republicans have tion they proposed. I presume that is complishment and sense of participa- promoted the House economic competi- what they would do, don’t you, Madam tion. tiveness agenda. This year alone we Speaker? So, Madam Speaker, Republicans un- have passed over 39 pieces of legisla- b 2310 derstand that it is the American people tion that will help make America more who built this Nation, American people competitive. We have real solutions. The top two bills that they have pro- who built this economy and made this Republicans offer real solutions. We in- posed, H. Res. 635 and H. Res. 636, the the land of opportunity. Washington’s vite our colleagues to join us in moving first step in impeaching President Bush job as the people’s representative is to America forward and providing an op- resolution and the second step in im- provide national and economic security portunity for the United States busi- peaching President Bush resolution. and to give each individual the freedom nesses and working families. Madam Speaker, I do not believe that and the protection to pursue their But instead, they have no plan, and the American people are interested in American dream. instead of working with us at the com- leadership in this House of Representa- The imagination and hard work of mittee level or on the House floor, the tives that has as its number one pri- the American people have built this Democrats have tried to undermine the ority the impeachment of the Presi- wonderful and beautiful Nation, and economic competitiveness agenda over dent of the United States. That is not they have made it prosperous. Our task and over and over again. what the American people are inter- as Members of the United States Con- Again, their so-called innovative ested in. gress is to ensure that this remains agenda is not innovative. It is a call for What else are they interested in? true for the next century. increased government spending, pre- H.R. 4683, the Federal Health Care Sys- Once again, the other side relies on sumably fueled by increased taxes. In tem Government-Run Health Care Act. the vague promises and big government response to our economic agenda, at so House Democrats want to create a Fed- programs to solve every perceived many different points they have been eral health care system without problem in the United States. Govern- nothing but obstructionists over and choices, which would combine the effi- ment is not the answer, and this phi- over again. ciency of the Department of Motor Ve- losophy, which is truly left over from For example, college access for all. hicles and the compassion of the IRS, previous bureaucratic administrations They say they are for expanding access and they would tax Americans to get of the 1960s and 1970s, has only slowed to college, yet they voted against the to it. They would amend the Social Se- down progress in our Nation every sin- College Access and Opportunity Act, curity Act, the bill would, to impose on gle time it has been instituted. 181 of them, including the top two lead- the income of every individual a tax Madam Speaker, we live in a glorious ers in their party, 181 of them voted equal to 1.7 percent of wages received, Nation. It is a wondrous Nation, a Na- against the College Access and Oppor- and on every employer an excise tax of tion that is still seen by men and tunity Act. 7 percent of the wages paid to each em- women around the world as a beacon of Energy independence, Democrats say ployee, and on the self-employment in- liberty and repository of hope. I am in- they want to end our dependence on come of every individual a tax equal to credibly proud to serve in the United foreign oil, and yet they try to ob- the applicable percentage of the self- States House of Representatives and to struct every single plan to access employment income for such taxable have the opportunity to share this America’s own oil and natural gas re- year. Who cosponsors that? Ranking positive perspective and this positive serves, such as tapping into ANWR and Democrats, remember, the individuals vision with my colleagues and with the the OCS. who would be chairmen of the commit- Nation as we have done tonight. The Energy Policy Act, 183 Demo- tees, ranking Democrats and senior crats, including their top two leaders, members of the Democrat Caucus. f voted no. Refinery Permit Process Madam Speaker, I do not think that LEAVE OF ABSENCE Schedule Act, 176 Democrats, including is what Americans are bargaining for. their top two leaders, voted no. And That is not what I hear my constitu- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- the Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act, ents say they want when I go home and sence was granted to: 156 Democrats, including their top two talk to them which is every single Mr. LYNCH (at the request of Ms. leaders, voted no. week. They are not interested in the PELOSI) for today. Affordable health care, a difficult Federal Government running health Mr. MCGOVERN (at the request of Ms. challenge for so many large and small care. PELOSI) for today. businesses around our Nation, Demo- H.R. 1018, it is called the Permanent Mr. MOORE of Kansas (at the request crats say they want to help employers Welfare Housing Act. I call it the wel- of Ms. PELOSI) for the week of Sep- provide health insurance to their em- fare reform repeal Act. Public housing, tember 18 on account of the death of ployees. But they vote against every this bill would remove provisions that his father. single measure to do so. The HEALTH residents of public housing are required f Act, 185 Democrats, including their top to participate in 8 hours per month of two leaders, voted no. Small Business either community service or economic SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Health Fairness Act, 165 Democrats, in- self-sufficiency activities in order to By unanimous consent, permission to cluding their top two leaders, voted no. retain their public housing. Who are address the House, following the legis- And recently, the Health Information the sponsors? The ranking Democrats, lative program and any special orders Technology Promotion Act, something remember folks who would be chair- heretofore entered, was granted to:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:59 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.147 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6731 (The following Members (at the re- mittee on Resources; in addition to the Com- 11, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to quest of Mr. PALLONE) to revise and ex- mittee on Agriculture for a period to be sub- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- tend their remarks and include extra- sequently determined by the Speaker, in structure. 9480. A letter from the Chief, Regulations neous material:) each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Mr. MCDERMOTT, for 5 minutes, committee concerned. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- today. partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Yankee f Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. Homecoming Fireworks, Newburyport, MA Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. BILLS PRESENTED TO THE [CGD01-06-037] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Au- Mrs. MCCARTHY, for 5 minutes, today. PRESIDENT gust 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House re- tation and Infrastructure. Mr. SKELTON, for 5 minutes, today. ports that on September 18, 2006, she 9481. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, for 5 presented to the President of the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department minutes, today. United States, for his approval, the fol- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Lynch Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, for 5 minutes, lowing bills: today. Wedding Fireworks Display, Marblehead, MA H.R. 866. to make technical corrections to Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania, for 5 [CGD01-06-061] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Au- the United States Code. minutes, today. gust 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 2808. To require the Secretary of the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. BISHOP of New York, for 5 min- Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of tation and Infrastructure. utes, today. the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham 9482. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mr. ETHERIDGE, for 5 minutes, today. Lincoln. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, for 5 minutes, f today. partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Vermont Air National Guard 60th Anniver- Mr. KIND, for 5 minutes, today. ADJOURNMENT sary Air Show, Burlington Bay, Burlington, Mr. COOPER, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam VT [CGD01-06-098] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Mr. BAIRD, for 5 minutes, today. Speaker, I move that the House do now August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. SHERMAN, for 5 minutes, today. adjourn. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. CUMMINGS, for 5 minutes, today. The motion was agreed to; accord- tation and Infrastructure. Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, for 5 ingly (at 11 o’clock and 15 minutes 9483. A letter from the Chief, Regulations minutes, today. p.m.), the House adjourned until to- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. morrow, Wednesday, September 20, partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Great Mr. DOYLE, for 5 minutes, today. 2006, at 10 a.m. Lakes Water Sport Expo, Buffalo Outer Har- (The following Members (at the re- f bor, Buffalo, NY [CGD09-06-117] (RIN: 1625- quest of Mr. JONES of North Carolina) AA00) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 to revise and extend their remarks and EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on include extraneous material:) ETC. Transportation and Infrastructure. 9484. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mr. GUTKNECHT, for 5 minutes, Sep- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tember 20. communications were taken from the of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Mr. OSBORNE, for 5 minutes, Sep- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; tember 20 and 21. 9475. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Pentwater Homecoming Fireworks, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, for 5 minutes, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Pentwater, MI [CGD09-06-135] (RIN: 1625- today. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- AA00) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 Ms. FOXX, for 5 minutes, today. partment’s final rule — Navigation and Navi- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. BURGESS, for 5 minutes, today gable Waters; Technical, Organizational, and 9485. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and September 20. Conforming Amendments [USCG-2006-25150] (RIN: 1625-ZA08) received August 17, 2006, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- today and September 20, 21, and 22. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Beverly Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, September 20, ture. Homecoming Fireworks, Beverly, MA [CGD01-06-017] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Au- 21, and 22. 9476. A letter from the General Counsel, gust 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- today and September 25. transmitting the Department’s final rule — tation and Infrastructure. Mr. BOUSTANY, for 5 minutes, Sep- Public Assistance Eligibility [Docket ID 9486. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tember 21 and 22. FEMA-2006-0028] (RIN: 1660-AA45) received and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, for 5 min- August 14, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- utes, today. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; Cele- tation and Infrastructure. brate Erie, Erie, PA [CGD09-06-146] (RIN: Mr. GOHMERT, for 5 minutes, today 9477. A letter from the Chief, Border Secu- and September 20, 21, and 22. 1625-AA00) received August 17, 2006, pursuant rity Regulations Branch, Department of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, for 5 Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. minutes, today. partment’s final rule — Establishment of 9487. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mr. WESTMORELAND, for 5 minutes, New Port of Entry at Sacramento, Cali- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department today. fornia; Realignment of the Port Limits of of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- (The following Member (at her own the Port of Entry at San Francisco, Cali- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; New request) to revise and extend her re- fornia [CBP Dec. 06-23] received September 5, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Construction 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the marks and include extraneous mate- Project, Construction Vessels and Equip- Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment Under and in Immediate Vicinity of rial:) structure. West Span, Tacoma Narrows, Gig Harbor, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- 9478. A letter from the Chief, Regulations WA [CGD13-06-025] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received utes, today. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. f of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule — Security Zones; Cap- tation and Infrastructure. SENATE BILL REFERRED tain of the Port of Zone Jacksonville, FL 9488. A letter from the Chief, Regulations A bill of the Senate of the following [COTP Jacksonville 06-164] (RIN: 1625-AA87) and Administrative Law, USCG, Department title was taken from the Speaker’s received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- table and, under the rule, referred as partment’s final rule — Special Local Regu- tation and Infrastructure. lation: Annual Dragon Boat Races, Portland, follows: 9479. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Oregon [CGD13-06-007] (RIN: 1625-AA08) re- S. 2463. An act to designate certain land in Commercial Regulations Branch, Depart- ceived August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. New England as wilderness for inclusion in ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the National Wilderness Preservation system the Department’s final rule — Confiden- tation and Infrastructure. and certain land as a National Recreation tiality of Commercial Information [CBP Dec. 9489. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Area, and for other purposes; to the Com- 06-24] (RIN: 1651-AA57) received September and Administrative Law, USCG, Department

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:30 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.150 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE H6732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2006 of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- lations, Seattle Seafair, Lake Washington, [Omitted from the Record of September 15, 2006] partment’s final rule — Special Local Regu- WA [CGD13-06-038] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received H.R. 4777. Referral to the Committee on lations for Marine Events; Patapsco River, August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Energy and Commerce extended for a period Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD [CGD05-06-043] 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ending not later than September 22, 2006. (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 17, 2006, tation and Infrastructure. [The following action occurred on September 18, 9499. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2006] mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- H.R. 6054. Referral to the Committees on ture. the Judiciary and International Relations 9490. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule — Special Local Regu- extended for a period ending not later than and Administrative Law, USCG, Department lations for Marine Events; Atlantic Ocean, September 22, 2006. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Atlantic City, NJ, Change of Time [CGD05- partment’s final rule — Safety Zone; March 06-037] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 17, f 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Dimes Paddle Erie, Erie, PA [CGD09-06- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 147] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 17, 2005, Committee on Transportation and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Infrastructure. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- f bills and resolutions were introduced ture. and severally referred, as follows: 9491. A letter from the Chief, Regulations REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. STEARNS (for himself and Mr. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department PENCE): of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of H.R. 6092. A bill to provide that no Federal partment’s final rule — Special Local Regu- committees were delivered to the Clerk funds may be used for the design, renovation, lations for Marine Events; Susquehanna for printing and reference to the proper construction, or rental of any headquarters River, Port Deposit, MD [CGD05-06-042] (RIN: calendar, as follows: for the United Nations in any location in the 1625-AA08) received August 17, 2006, pursuant United States unless the President transmits to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. H.R. 5622. A bill to reauthorize the Coral to Congress a certification that the United Transportation and Infrastructure. Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other Nations has adopted internationally-recog- 9492. A letter from the Chief, Regulations nized best practices in contracting and pro- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 109–665). Referred to the Committee of the Whole curement; to the Committee on Inter- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- House on the State of the Union. national Relations. partment’s final rule — Special Local Regu- Mr. EHLERS: Committee on House Admin- By Mr. STEARNS (for himself, Mr. lations for Marine Events; Atlantic Ocean, istration. H.R. 4844. A bill to amend the Na- BASS, Mr. CAMPBELL of California, Ocean City, MD [CGD05-06-064] (RIN: 1625- tional Voter Registration Act of 1993 to re- and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania): AA08) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 quire any individual who desires to register H.R. 6093. A bill to amend title 49, United U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on or re-register to vote in an election for Fed- States Code, to direct the National Highway Transportation and Infrastructure. eral office to provide the appropriate State Traffic Safety Administration to require the 9493. A letter from the Chief, Regulations election official with proof that the indi- disclosure of information relating to the fair and Administrative Law, USCG, Department vidual is a citizen of the United States to market value and safety of damaged motor of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- prevent fraud in Federal elections, and for vehicles; to the Committee on Energy and partment’s final rule — Special Local Regu- other purposes; with amendments (Rept. 109– Commerce. lations for Marine Event, Bogue Sound, 666). Referred to the Committee of the Whole By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Morehead City, North Carolina [CGD05-06- House on the State of the Union. H.R. 6094. A bill to restore the Secretary of 057] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 17, 2006, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Homeland Security’s authority to detain pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5811. dangerous aliens, to ensure the removal of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- A bill to implement the Protocol of 1997 to deportable criminal aliens, and combat alien ture. the International Convention for the Preven- gang crime; to the Committee on the Judici- 9494. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tion of Pollution from Ships, 1973, and for ary. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 109–667). Referred to the Committee of the H.R. 6095. A bill to affirm the inherent au- partment’s final rule — Drawbridge Oper- Whole House on the State of the Union. thority of State and local law enforcement ation Regulation; N.E. 14th Street Bridge, Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on Agri- to assist in the enforcement of immigration Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 1055.0, culture. H.R. 3849. A bill to amend the Fed- laws, to provide for effective prosecution of Pompano, FL. [CGD07-05-162] (RIN: 1625- eral Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide alien smugglers, and to reform immigration AA09) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 Act to implement pesticide-related obliga- litigation procedures; to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tions of the United States under the inter- the Judiciary. Transportation and Infrastructure. national conventions or protocols known as By Mr. BUYER (for himself, Mr. 9495. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the PIC Convention, the POPs Convention, EVANS, Mr. BOOZMAN, and Ms. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and the LRTAP POPs Protocol (Rep. 109–668). HERSETH): of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Referred to the Committee of the Whole H.R. 6096. A bill to amend title 38, United partment’s final rule — Drawbridge Oper- House on the State of the Union. States Code, to expand eligibility for the ation Regulations; Duwamish Waterway, Se- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational As- attle, WA. [CGD13-06-015] (RIN: 1625-AA09) re- Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5483. sistance program of the Department of Vet- ceived August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. A bill to increase the disability earning limi- erans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans’ 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation under the Railroad Retirement Act Affairs. tation and Infrastructure. and to index the amount of allowable earn- By Mr. PITTS (for himself, Mr. ings consistent with increases in the sub- 9496. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. TAY- stantial gainful activity dollar amount and Administrative Law, USCG, Department LOR of Mississippi, Mr. HASTINGS of under the Social Security Act (Rept. 109–669). of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Florida, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. OTTER, Referred to the Committee of the Whole partment’s final rule — Drawbridge Oper- Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. ation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Wa- House on the State of the Union. Mrs. CAPITO: Committee on Rules. House PLATTS, Mr. COSTA, Mr. ROGERS of terway (Alternate Route), Great Dismal Resolution 1015. Resolution providing for Michigan, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsyl- Swamp Canal, South Mills, NC [CGD05-06- consideration of the bill (H.R. 4844) to amend vania, and Mr. HOSTETTLER): H.R. 6097. A bill to amend title 49, United 017] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 17, 2006, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to require any individual who desires to reg- States Code, to allow additional transit sys- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ister or re-register to vote in an election for tems greater flexibility with certain mass ture. Federal office to provide the appropriate transportation projects; to the Committee 9497. A letter from the Chief, Regulations State election official with proof that the in- on Transportation and Infrastructure. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department dividual is a citizen of the United States to By Mr. BARROW (for himself, Mr. BOS- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- prevent fraud in Federal elections, and for WELL, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. partment’s final rule — Drawbridge Oper- other purposes (Rept. 109–670). Referred to BOUCHER, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. ation Regulations; Townsend Gut, Boothbay the House Calendar. PALLONE, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. and Southport, ME [CGD01-06-019] (RIN: 1625- BROWN of Ohio, Mr. POMEROY, Mrs. f AA09) received August 17, 2006, pursuant to 5 CAPPS, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. SCOTT of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED Georgia, Mr. MELANCON, and Ms. Transportation and Infrastructure. BILL SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania): 9498. A letter from the Chief, Regulations H.R. 6098. A bill to amend title XXI of the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the Social Security Act to eliminate funding of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- following action was taken by the shortfalls for the State Children’s Health In- partment’s final rule — Special Local Regu- Speaker: surance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal year

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:59 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L19SE7.000 H19SEPT1 jcorcoran on PRODPC62 with HOUSE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6733 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Com- By Mr. FARR (for himself and Mr. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: merce. SAXTON): H.J. Res. 95. A joint resolution recognizing By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- H.R. 6104. A bill to build operational readi- the 66th anniversary of the Battle of Attu self, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. AKIN, Mr. ness in civilian agencies, and for other pur- and the end of Imperial Japanese control of BACHUS, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, poses; to the Committee on International the Aleutian Islands of Alaska during World Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. Relations. War II and urging the Secretary of the Inte- BOOZMAN, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. BUR- By Ms. HERSETH: rior to work to protect the historic sites as- GESS, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 6105. A bill to amend the Indian sociated with the battle and the Aleutian CANNON, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. CARTER, Health Care Improvement Act to help ensure World War II National Historic Area, and for Mr. CHABOT, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, that no Service hospital or outpatient health other purposes; to the Committee on Re- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. facility is closed unless Congressional resources. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. LINCOLN porting requirements regarding the hospital By Ms. FOXX: DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. MARIO or facility are current; to the Committee on H.J. Res. 96. A joint resolution recognizing DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. DOO- Resources, and in addition to the Committee the contributions of the Christmas tree in- LITTLE, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. EHLERS, on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be dustry to the United States economy and Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in urging the Secretary of Agriculture to estab- FORTENBERRY, Ms. FOXX, Mr. FRANKS each case for consideration of such provi- lish programs to raise awareness of the im- of Arizona, Mr. GARRETT of New Jer- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the portance of the Christmas tree industry; to sey, Mr. GOODE, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. committee concerned. the Committee on Agriculture. HERGER, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. HUNTER, By Mr. JINDAL (for himself, Mr. By Ms. HARRIS (for herself, Ms. BALD- Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of MELANCON, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, WIN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. Texas, Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. BORDALLO, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. BUR- Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. SCHIFF, and Mr. ALEXANDER): GESS, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mrs. LATHAM, Mr. TERRY, Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 6106. A bill to extend the waiver au- CAPITO, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. Kentucky, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. thority for the Secretary of Education under CLEAVER, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Vir- MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. title IV, section 105, of Public Law 109-148; to ginia, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. DREIER, Mrs. MCHENRY, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. MIL- the Committee on Education and the Work- EMERSON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HALL, LER of Florida, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mrs. force. Ms. HART, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. JACKSON- MYRICK, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. PENCE, By Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Ms. LEE of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. PITTS, Mr. WOOLSEY, and Mr. NADLER): Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. MCCAR- RADANOVICH, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. RENZI, H.R. 6107. A bill to authorize appropria- THY, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Ms. ROS- tions for the purpose of establishing an office Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. MCNULTY, Ms. LEHTINEN, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, within the Internal Revenue Service to focus MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. MORAN of Mr. RYUN of Kansas, Mr. SHADEGG, on violations of the internal revenue laws by Virginia, Mrs. MYRICK, Ms. NORTON, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. WEST- persons who are under investigation for con- Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. OWENS, Mr. MORELAND, Mr. WILSON of South duct relating to commercial sex acts, to es- RAMSTAD, Mr. REYES, Mr. Carolina, and Mr. GARY G. MILLER of tablish a Whistleblower Office within the In- RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, California): ternal Revenue Service, and to increase the Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. SMITH of Wash- H.R. 6099. A bill to ensure that women criminal monetary penalty limitations for ington, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. seeking an abortion are fully informed re- the underpayment or overpayment of tax due WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. WYNN): garding the pain experienced by their unborn to fraud; to the Committee on Ways and H. Con. Res. 476. Concurrent resolution child; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Means. supporting the observance of Breast Cancer merce. By Ms. MATSUI (for herself, Mr. FRANK Awareness Month, and for other purposes; to By Mr. BILIRAKIS: of Massachusetts, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 6100. A bill to amend title 38, United BLUMENAUER, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. By Mr. BARROW: States Code, to provide for certain TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. GEORGE H. Res. 1014. A resolution recognizing the servicemembers to become eligible for edu- MILLER of California, and Mr. life of Erskine ‘‘Erk’’ Russell and his out- cational assistance under the Montgomery SHIMKUS): standing contributions to the University of GI Bill; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- H.R. 6108. A bill to authorize the Director Georgia, Georgia Southern University, the fairs, and in addition to the Committee on of the Federal Emergency Management State of Georgia, and the United States; to Armed Services, for a period to be subse- Agency to make grants to communities to be the Committee on Education and the Work- quently determined by the Speaker, in each used for outreach efforts to encourage par- force. case for consideration of such provisions as ticipation in the national flood insurance By Mr. ROHRABACHER: fall within the jurisdiction of the committee program; to the Committee on Financial H. Res. 1016. A resolution encouraging all concerned. Services. offices of the House of Representatives to By Mr. CANNON: By Mr. MURPHY (for himself, Mr. GER- hire disabled veterans; to the Committee on H.R. 6101. A bill to amend the Legal Serv- House Administration. ices Corporation Act to provide appropriate LACH, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. SALAZAR, Ms. removal procedures for the Inspector Gen- HART, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BRADLEY f of New Hampshire, Mr. MCCOTTER, eral, and for other purposes; to the Com- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS mittee on the Judiciary. Mr. HOEKSTRA, and Mr. LAHOOD): By Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for H.R. 6109. A bill to amend title 38, United Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors himself, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. MORAN of States Code, to provide for enhanced protec- were added to public bills and resolu- Virginia, Mr. WOLF, Mr. BOUCHER, tion of sensitive personal information proc- tions as follows: essed or maintained by the Secretary of Vet- and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia): H.R. 284: Mr. HIGGINS and Mr. WEXLER. erans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans’ H.R. 6102. A bill to designate the facility of H.R. 339: Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Affairs. the United States Postal Service located at H.R. 389: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER: 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, H.R. 408: Mr. NUNES. H.R. 6110. A bill to require persons seeking as the ‘‘Captain Christopher Petty Post Of- H.R. 475: Ms. PELOSI. fice Building’’; to the Committee on Govern- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ap- H.R. 550: Mr. BACA. ment Reform. proval for a liquefied natural gas facility to H.R. 566: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. By Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania (for identify employees and agents engaged in ac- FOSSELLA, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. GRIJALVA. himself, Ms. HART, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. tivities to persuade communities of the ben- H.R. 583: Mr. DUNCAN. GERLACH, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. PETERSON efits of such approval; to the Committee on H.R. 602: Mr. SWEENEY and Mr. BOUSTANY. of Pennsylvania, Mr. WELDON of Energy and Commerce. H.R. 668: Mr. LIPINSKI. Pennsylvania, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. By Mrs. TAUSCHER: H.R. 699: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 6111. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 759: Mr. CHANDLER, Ms. JACKSON-LEE BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. MURTHA, enue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax of Texas, and Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania, Mr. Court may review claims for equitable inno- H.R. 817: Mr. POE. MURPHY, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. PITTS, Mr. cent spouse relief and to suspend the running H.R. 898: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. FATTAH, Mr. DENT, Mr. SHERWOOD, on the period of limitations while such H.R. 910: Mr. RUSH, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- and Mr. KANJORSKI): claims are pending; to the Committee on ida, Mr. CONYERS, and Ms. SCHWARTZ of H.R. 6103. A bill to amend the Act estab- Ways and Means. Pennsylvania. lishing the Rivers of Steel National Heritage By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 941: Mrs. MYRICK. Area in order to include Butler County, H.R. 6112. A bill to authorize the exchange H.R. 959: Mr. HOSTETTLER. Pennsylvania, within the boundaries of that of certain lands in Denali National Park in H.R. 997: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. heritage area; to the Committee on Re- the State of Alaska; to the Committee on H.R. 1059: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. NEAL of sources. Resources. Massachusetts.

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H.R. 1070: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. H.R. 5312: Ms. SOLIS. H.R. 6045: Mrs. KELLY, Mr. HONDA, Mr. H.R. 1227: Mr. CONAWAY. H.R. 5313: Mr. TIBERI. WEXLER, and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 1245: Ms. Vela´ zquez, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. H.R. 5390: Mr. HAYWORTH. H.R. 6046: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, and SPRATT, Mr. KUHL of New York, and Mr. LI- H.R. 5399: Mr. WALSH, Mr. MICA, Mr. KUHL Mr. KUCINICH. PINSKI. of New York, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, H.R. 6054: Ms. GRANGER and Mrs. Schmidt. H.R. 1298: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, and Mr. PLATTS. H.R. 6057: Mr. FRANKs of Arizona, Mr. Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. MOORE of Wis- H.R. 5420: Mr. LEACH. GOODE, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. ISTOOK, Mrs. EXLER consin. H.R. 5436: Mr. W . BLACKBURN, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. MACK, Mr. H.R. 5472: Mr. HALL, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ H.R. 1310: Ms. ESHOO. SESSIONS, Mr. PAUL, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. of California, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. OLVER, Mr. H.R. 1356: Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. CONAWAY, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. WELDON of MOORE of Kansas, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SIM- H.R. 1376: Ms. HERSETH, Mr. BISHOP of New Florida, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. ISSA, Mr. HALL, MONS, and Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. York, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. and Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. H.R. 1415: Ms. WATSON. H.R. 5476: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. H.R. 6063: Mr. RAMSTAD. H.R. 1426: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 5483: Mr. TERRY. H.R. 6064: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 1472: Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. MCNULTY, H.R. 5519: Mr. SIMMONS. H.R. 6078: Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. CARTER, Mr. Mr. OWENS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. HINCHEY, H.R. 5533: Mr. WYNN. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. THORNBERRY, Ms. GRANG- Mr. ENGEL, Mr. NADLER, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. H.R. 5554: Mrs. BIGGERT. ER, Mr. POE, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. GOHMERT, SERRANO, Mr. ACKERMAN, and Mr. CROWLEY. H.R. 5555: Mrs. KELLY and Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. HALL, Mr. H.R. 1498: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 5562: Mr. MATHESON, Ms. WATSON, and ESSIONS ENSARLING ENE REEN H.R. 1506: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. Mr. LIPINSKI. S , Mr. H , Mr. G G L REEN DDIE HIGGINS, and Mr. ETHERIDGE. H.R. 5624: Ms. BERKLEY and Mr. KENNEDY of of Texas, Mr. A G of Texas, Ms. E H.R. 1517: Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsyl- Rhode Island. BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. HINOJOSA, vania. H.R. 5635: Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. GONZALEZ, H.R. 1554: Mr. PALLONE. H.R. 5685: Mr. RANGEL. Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. REYES, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of H.R. 1588: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 5704: Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. KENNEDY of Texas, Mr. PAUL, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1649: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Rhode Island, and Mr. TIBERI. SMITH of Texas, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. ED- H.R. 1688: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 5707: Mr. STRICKLAND. WARDS, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, and Mr. SAM H.R. 1694: Ms. BALDWIN. H.R. 5740: Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsyl- JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 1951: Mr. CASTLE and Mr. KIRK. vania. H.R. 6080: Mr. OBERSTAR. H.R. 1994: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. H.R. 5746: Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MILLER H.R. 6083: Mr. FATTAH, Ms. CARSON, Mr. H.R. 2051: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina of North Carolina, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of OWENS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. JEF- and Mr. HOEKSTRA. California, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. OTTER, and Mr. FERSON, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. MEEKS of New H.R. 2052: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. DOYLE. York, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. NOR- H.R. 2053: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 5755: Mr. UPTON. TON, and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 2076: Mr. FORTENBERRY. H.R. 5770: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.J. Res. 58: Mr. BONILLA. H.R. 2184: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. STARK. Texas. H. Con. Res. 174: Mr. CLEAVER, Mrs. H.R. 2317: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 5771: Mr. STUPAK and Mr. LATHAM. MCCARTHY, and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 5772: Mr. LEACH. H.R. 2567: Mr. BAIRD and Mr. WELLER. H. Con. Res. 222: Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 5817: Ms. LEE. H.R. 2631: Ms. HOOLEY. H. Con. Res. 348: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. H.R. 2716: Mr. STRICKLAND. H.R. 5834: Mr. RAHALL, Mr. STARK, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 452: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of H.R. 2719: Mr. DELAHUNT. UPTON. Florida, Mr. STARK, and Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 2877: Mr. BAIRD. H.R. 5836: Mr. GORDON, Mr. BOUCHER, and H. Con. Res. 465: Mr. WOLF, Mr. YOUNG of H.R. 2939: Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. FILNER. Florida, and Mr. PICKERING. H.R. 3006: Mr. CONYERS and Ms. EDDIE BER- H.R. 5844: Mr. RYAN of Ohio and Mr. JONES H. Con. Res. 469: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. NICE JOHNSON of Texas. of North Carolina. H.R. 3248: Mr. WYNN. H.R. 5850: Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. SCHIFF, and H. Con. Res. 470: Mr. STARK and Mr. H.R. 3326: Mr. COSTA and Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. GRIJALVA. PALLONE. H.R. 3406: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 5853: Mr. GRIJALVA. H. Con. Res. 471: Mr. DICKS, Mr. WICKER, H.R. 3715: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. WYNN. H.R. 5862: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. LATHAM, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- H.R. 3954: Mr. REYES. H.R. 5866: Mr. PORTER. fornia, Mr. BURGESS, Ms. HART, Mr. SUL- H.R. 4033: Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 5890: Mr. SOUDER. LIVAN, and Mr. GINGREY. H.R. 4198: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 5891: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- H. Res. 533: Mr. WEXLER. H.R. 4215: Mrs. MCCARTHY. ida. H. Res. 622: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 4217: Mrs. EMERSON. H.R. 5916: Mr. OBEY. ROTHMAN, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. FRANKs of Ari- H.R. 4239: Mr. GRAVES. H.R. 5929: Mr. EVANS, Mr. LAHOOD, Ms. zona, Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Mr. H.R. 4597: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. GUTIERREZ, FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania. EVERETT, and Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H. Res. 745: Mr. SHAW, Mr. COBLE, and Mr. H.R. 4727: Mr. FOLEY. WELLER, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, and Mr. KUHL of New York. H.R. 4751: Mr. CARNAHAN and Mr. SHAYS. KIRK. H. Res. 759: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 4824: Mr. OSBORNE. H.R. 5941: Ms. SOLIS. H. Res. 825: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 4830: Mr. MCKEON, Mr. ROHRABACHER, H.R. 5948: Mr. BERMAN, Mr. PALLONE, and H. Res. 874: Mr. BACHUS, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. CAMPBELL of California, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. EVANS. and Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 5960: Mr. EVANS, Mr. FILNER, Ms. and Mr. DOOLITTLE. H. Res. 888: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. FARR. OUDER CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. H.R. 4844: Mr. S . H. Res. 940: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.R. 4910: Mr. BURGESS and Mr. PITTS. HERSETH, Mr. GUTIERREZ, and Ms. CARSON. Texas and Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 4924: Mr. KIND, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. H.R. 5965: Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. FILNER, Ms. H. Res. 943: Mr. EHLERS. THOMPSON of California, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. BORDALLO, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CARNAHAN, H. Res. 944: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Ms. LEE, Ms. WAXMAN, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. BERRY, Mr. Mr. ENGEL, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- EHLERS, Ms. HERSETH, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. EMANUEL, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. NEAL of fornia, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. KIRK, Mrs. MCCAR- HONDA, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. HOLT, Mr. Massachusetts, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- THY, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. LARD, and Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. LIPINSKI, Mr. STARK, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. AL MARSHALL, and Ms. HOOLEY. H.R. 5983: Mr. KUCINICH. GREEN of Texas, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. MURPHY, H.R. 4992: Mr. BOUCHER and Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 5989: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Ms. ROY- H.R. 5014: Mr. WEXLER and Ms. HERSETH. Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. KIRK, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- BAL-ALLARD, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. H.R. 5072: Mr. FILNER. nois, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. RUSH, Mr. GUTIERREZ, KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 5099: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. HYDE, Ms. BEAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. Georgia, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. GREEN of Wis- H.R. 5108: Mr. MARCHANT and Mr. WEST- WELLER, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. MAN- consin, Mr. KIND, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. POM- MORELAND. ZULLO, Mr. EVANS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. SHIMKUS, EROY H.R. 5148: Mr. CARNAHAN and Mr. and Mr. HASTERT. . RUPPERSBERGER. H.R. 5990: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. EMANUEL, H. Res. 959: Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 5150: Mr. ACKERMAN. Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. KIRK, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- H. Res. 962: Mr. DELAHUNT and Mr. REY- H.R. 5171: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. LEVIN, and nois, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. RUSH, Mr. GUTIERREZ, NOLDS. Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. HYDE, Ms. BEAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H. Res. 964: Mr. STARK and Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 5242: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SENSEN- WELLER, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. MAN- H. Res. 973: Mr. FATTAH. BRENNER, and Mrs. CUBIN. ZULLO, Mr. EVANS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. SHIMKUS, H. Res. 984: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 5291: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. and Mr. HASTERT. HONDA, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. ABERCROMBIE. H.R. 5295: Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. H.R. 5992: Mr. STARK. H. Res. 988: Mr. MCCOTTER and Mr. PEARCE. CARTER, Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. H.R. 6038: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. MEEKS of H. Res. 990: Mr. STARK, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, and Mr. SHUSTER. New York, and Mr. STARK. gia, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. PAYNE.

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Vol. 152 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 No. 117 Senate The Senate met at 9:45 a.m. and was RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY ly 200 years. It dates back to 1833, when called to order by the Honorable JIM LEADER a treaty of friendship and navigation DEMINT, a Senator from the State of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- was signed with Muscat. Oman was the South Carolina. pore. The majority leader is recog- first Arab country to send an ambas- nized. sador to the United States. PRAYER Over the years, Oman has offered us f The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- valuable support. When we needed a fered the following prayer: SCHEDULE local airbase for an attempt to rescue Let us pray. Mr. FRIST. Today, following the U.S. Embassy hostages in Iran during Eternal Spirit, a nation turns its opening remarks of the two leaders, we the Carter administration, Oman vol- heart and mind to You. Give hope to will have a 30-minute period of morn- unteered. When we needed a safe those who are underpaid and over- ing business. Following that time, we ground for our troops during Operation worked. Sustain the lonely and empty, will return to the United States-Oman Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and particularly those who have lost loved Free Trade Agreement for closing re- Operation Iraqi Freedom, Oman volun- ones in the defense of freedom. Fill the marks. The agreement provides for a teered. vacuum created by such sadness with vote on passage at 12 noon today, and Today, Oman cooperates closely with Your presence, lest loneliness shackle that will be the first vote of the day. us and other allies on counterterrorism their faith. The Senate will then recess from 12:30 and has publicly supported the demo- Today, bless our Senators. You know to 2:15 to allow the weekly policy meet- cratic transition in Iraq. Although not their needs. Supply them from Your ce- ings to occur. a formal member of the coalition, lestial bounty. Show them duties left When the Senate resumes business at Oman has been a committed, dependent undone. Strengthen them to resist 2:15, we will proceed to executive ses- ally in the global war on terror. temptation in all of its enticements sion for the consideration of the Alice In Oman, we have found a solid part- and to walk the narrow way of dis- Fisher nomination. We have an order ner on terrorist finance issues. Oman cipline that leads to life. Enrich them for 51⁄2 hours of debate on the Fisher partners with its neighbors on trans- with Your powerful presence and keep nomination prior to the vote on con- border terror threats, and Oman’s Gov- them faithful. firmation. We expect some of that time ernment and religious leaders consist- We pray in Your holy Name. Amen. to be yielded back, and we will vote on ently and courageously denounce acts that nomination this evening before of terror and religious intolerance. f adjourning. It is clear that through nearly 200 Last night, I filed a cloture motion years of formal relations, we have en- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING on the motion to proceed to H.R. 6061, joyed a close and cooperative partner- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE the Secure Fence Act of 2006. That clo- ship that continues to expand. ture vote will occur on Wednesday The free-trade agreement before us The PRESIDING OFFICER. The morning, and we hope we can invoke builds on the progress already made. It clerk will please read a communication cloture and dispose of this bill quickly. strengthens our relationship with a to the Senate from the President pro f key friend and ally in the region, and it tempore (Mr. STEVENS.) is a model for free trade in the entire The legislative clerk read the fol- OMAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Persian Gulf region. lowing letter: Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I wish to It is not our first bilateral agreement U.S. SENATE, take a few moments to comment on in the region. We struck similar deals PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, the bill we will be voting on later this with Jordan in 2000, with Morocco in Washington, D.C., September 19, 2006. morning, the Oman Free Trade Agree- 2004, and with Bahrain in 2005. Like To the Senate: these earlier deals, the Oman agree- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, ment. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby On June 29, the Senate passed the ment will open and expand opportuni- appoint the Honorable JIM DEMINT, a Sen- Oman Free Trade Agreement by a vote ties for exports of many American ator from the State of South Carolina, to of 60 to 34. Today, we will bring the products. America’s workers, manufac- perform the duties of the Chair. Oman Free Trade Agreement to the turers, consumers, farmers, ranchers, TED STEVENS, floor again for final passage of the and service providers will all benefit. President pro tempore. House bill. As soon as the agreement takes ef- Mr. DEMINT thereupon assumed the We have a long history with Oman. fect, Oman and the United States will Chair as Acting President pro tempore. Our relationship has extended for near- provide each other immediate duty-

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:55 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.000 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 free access on virtually all products in North Dakota, for a hearing he held would have invoked at least some re- our tariff schedules. This includes all yesterday. It was a hearing of the sponse from the Republican chairmen consumer and industrial products. We Democratic Policy Conference. This is of major committees in the Senate? It will phase out tariffs on the remaining the 10th hearing he has held. I attended was an expose´. It showed that when we products within 10 years. Former Trade with several other Senators. The hear- created this provisional authority in Representative Rob Portman called it ings are held on Monday because they Iraq to create a civil society, it turned ‘‘a high-quality, comprehensive free cannot be held during the ordinary out to be a patronage operation, worse trade agreement that will contribute course of business of the Senate. than Brown and FEMA when it came to to economic growth and trade.’’ The reason, I am afraid, is very clear. Katrina. Unfortunately, some have sought to Senator DORGAN is considering an issue What they did was screen employees undermine the agreement. They have which no other committee in Congress who were headed over to Iraq to spend propagated myths that don’t stand up will consider. Senator DORGAN is rais- billions of dollars and ask them prob- to scrutiny. For example, despite ing questions which no other coming questions about their qualifica- claims to the contrary, Oman does not mittee on Capitol Hill will even sug- tions. And do you know what the ques- implement any aspect of the Arab boy- gest. Senator DORGAN and the Demo- tions were. Here are some of the ques- cott of Israel. Oman publicly affirms cratic Policy Conference are calling tions: How did you vote in the last pri- and has reaffirmed its position in a let- witnesses to testify openly on issues mary? Did you vote for President ter from its Commerce Minister in Sep- which the majority in this Republican- Bush? What is your position on the tember 2005. Moreover, Oman neither led Congress will not even consider. issue of abortion? Where do you stand tolerates nor allows the use of slave What could that possibly be? It turns in terms of the Republican Party of labor. Oman has made substantial com- out to be the conduct of our war in Iraq America? mitments to the United States on labor and, particularly, the waste and mis- These were the questions asked of reform, and it has promised to enact management of Federal tax dollars. people we sent over to manage billions key reforms by October 31, 2006. Yesterday, there were several former Rejecting the trade agreement would of dollars, our taxpayers’ dollars, and employees of Halliburton. We all know send a strong negative signal to our rebuild Iraq. Is it any wonder we are in friends in the Middle East. Oman is a them now; they are infamous. This is the fourth year in a war with no end? forward-looking Arab country on a the company with the no-bid con- Is it any wonder that Iraq today is still range of social and economic issues. We tracts—$7 billion worth—and friends in in shambles from the viewpoint of its must demonstrate our support to high places all over this administra- civil government? Is it any wonder Oman, just as Oman has supported us. tion. This is the company which made when one looks at this gross incom- As the 9/11 Commission advised, ex- millions of dollars off of taxpayer funds petence, the same type of incom- panding trade with the Middle East and, sadly, often at the expense of our petence, patronage, and favoritism we will ‘‘encourage development, more soldiers. saw, sadly, with Hurricane Katrina open societies, and opportunities for Yesterday, the testimony was very when Americans were disadvantaged? people to improve the lives of their clear. There was one witness who There was a time in the history of families.’’ Passing the agreement be- talked about this fitness center that this great institution when no Presi- fore us will promote economic reform was put up for our troops and an Inter- dent could get by with what this ad- and development in the Persian Gulf, net center for our troops, and Halli- ministration is getting by with. There and it will advance our goal of a freer burton was going to run it. It turns out was a time when a Democratic Senate and more open Middle East. Quite sim- they dramatically inflated the number would challenge a Democratic Presi- ply, it will move our allies forward, and of soldiers walking through the door so dent, when a man named Harry Tru- it will move America forward. they could make more money on the man would stand up and say: We are I urge my colleagues to demonstrate center, ripping off the taxpayers. It going to look at profiteering and waste their commitment to these goals by turns out that the supplies they were in waging the war against the Nazis voting to pass the Oman Free Trade given for our troops, Halliburton ended and those who are their allies, even if Agreement later this morning. up consuming for their own employees, we have a Democratic President, even I yield the floor. having Super Bowl parties, using the if it might embarrass him. f food and drink that had been prepared Sadly, those days are gone. This Con- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME for our troops. gress stands mute. This Congress re- One of the witnesses yesterday said fuses to ask the hard questions of this The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- there was a certain arrogance of the administration. This Congress refuses pore. Under the previous order, the Halliburton contractors when it came to acknowledge the obvious. We have leadership time is reserved. to our troops. They were annoyed when lost 2,686 American soldiers in Iraq, f the soldiers asked for certain things. It and over 20,000 have returned home se- MORNING BUSINESS was all about profit. It was all about riously injured. We have spent over them. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- $325 billion. The scandalous conduct of Why in the world hasn’t a single pore. Under the previous order, there contractors over there, deserving of in- committee in the Senate called Halli- will now be a period for the transaction vestigation, has been made a matter of burton in to answer for these things? of morning business for up to 30 min- public record because of Senator DOR- Because Halliburton has friends in high utes, with the first half of the time GAN’s hearings, and this administration places. People don’t ask these rude and under the control of the Democratic and this Republican Congress refuse to embarrassing questions of this power- leader or his designee, and the second ask the hard questions. Clearly, it is ful special interest corporation. half of the time under the control of time for a change. I thank Senator DORGAN and the the majority leader or his designee. It is a time for new leadership that The Senator from Illinois is recog- Democratic Policy Conference for con- will ask these hard questions on behalf nized. tinuing to bring in the whistleblowers. of our soldiers and our taxpayers. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask One would think there would be a Mr. President, I yield the floor. unanimous consent to speak as in Member of the Republican Senate em- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- morning business for the minority side. barrassed enough at Halliburton’s con- pore. The Senator from North Dakota. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- duct in this war in Iraq that they Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, how pore. Without objection, it is so or- would join us in a bipartisan effort. much time remains? dered. Sadly, this do-nothing Republican Con- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f gress has been a coverup Republican pore. Five minutes. Congress as well. They don’t want to Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I thank DEMOCRATIC POLICY COMMITTEE talk about it. They don’t want to raise my colleague from Illinois. I appreciate HEARINGS the questions. him attending the hearing yesterday. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I com- Do you think the feature in the As he indicated, we would prefer not to mend my colleague, Senator DORGAN of Washington Post this last Sunday do oversight hearings. That is a job for

VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:55 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.002 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9691 other committees. But because they subsidiary Kellogg Brown and Root: former employee of this company to have not done it, we have a responsi- Authorization and release reform, use sign a release form saying it is a re- bility to do them, and will. and disclosure of protected informa- lease of medical records when, in fact, We have done 10 oversight hearings tion. It is a lengthy form. The truck- it is a release of much more. with respect to contracting in Iraq. I driver who signed this said: I am going I am going to ask the inspector gen- am convinced the stories we have heard to allow you to turn my medical eral to investigate exactly what this at these hearings undermine our Amer- records over to the Defense Depart- contractor has done. ican soldiers, undermine our troops, ment. And then under section 9, it The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and cheat our taxpayers. I don’t, for says: pore. The Senator’s time has expired. the life of me, understand why there is Release: I agree that in consideration for Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I yield not aggressive activity in this Chamber the application for a Defense of Freedom the floor. and at the Pentagon to root out the Medal on my behalf that on behalf of myself, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- waste, fraud, and abuse we have seen. my hires, executors, administrators, assigns, pore. The majority controls 15 minutes. It is almost as if there is a sleepwalk and successors, I hereby release, acquit and The Senator from New Hampshire is discharge and do hereby release, acquit and going on through these issues. discharge KBR, all KBR employees, the mili- recognized. I have held hearings, and we have de- tary, and any of their representatives, col- scribed all of the issues. Yesterday, a lectively and individually, with respect to f woman who worked for Halliburton any claims and any and all causes of action went to Halliburton and said: What is of any kind or character, known or unknown, ACTIONS OF THIS CONGRESS happening is Halliburton is billing, in that I may have against any of them. some cases, five times the amount they What they have said to the employee Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I want to should be billing to the Federal Gov- in a deceitful way, in my judgment, is: talk today a little bit about the ernment for certain activities in Iraq. We would like you to sign a medical re- progress we are making relative to se- For complaining to her superiors lease form so we can apply for a De- curing our borders in the United States about the taxpayers being cheated by fense Medal of Freedom for you. First, as a result of efforts made by this Con- this contractor, she was put under there is no such thing as being able to gress and the administration. Before I guard by four civilians working for apply for a Defense Medal of Freedom. do, I want to comment briefly on the Halliburton, kept overnight, put on an You are either entitled to it or you are presentation of the Senator from Illi- airplane, fired, and shipped out of Iraq. not. nois relative to the actions of this Con- That is what she got for being a whis- In any event, they are saying to the gress and its passage of legislation or tleblower to talk about how the tax- truckdriver, buried in No. 9, in ex- its investigative activity. payers were being cheated. change for that, you should assign It is truly disingenuous when the as- I am going to speak more about those away all your rights against this com- sistant leader of the Democratic side issues this week with respect to all the pany or any actions of the company or comes to the floor and says we have hearings I have held. It is not for the any employee of the company. done nothing as a Congress when al- purpose of injuring anybody. It is for This is unbelievably deceptive. Here most every major piece of legislation the purpose of protecting our troops is a company, Halliburton, saying to a that has been brought to the floor of and our taxpayers. truckdriver that was wounded, an em- this Senate has been filibustered by the Briefly, I want to describe something ployee of theirs—by the way, the testi- other side of the aisle. Bill after bill I am going to send over to the inspec- mony yesterday by other truckdrivers after bill has been stymied, stopped tor general of the Defense Department who were wounded in action is that and, in fact—it is no secret—there is an today. This is a letter that was given Halliburton knew they sent a convey open understanding around here that to us yesterday at the hearing. It is a right into hostile action on a road that the purpose of the Democratic leader- letter from Halliburton—Kellogg, was marked red and black, which ship has been to make it virtually im- Brown and Root, a subsidiary of Halli- meant no travel by a civilian convey. possible to pass legislation in the Sen- burton. It is from Mr. Standard, a civil- They deliberately sent them onto that ate in order that the Senate appear to ian contract employee who was a road anyway. Seven people were killed be an ineffective body—their feeling truckdriver in Iraq who was wounded. in that circumstance. being that if they can obstruct enough By the way, Halliburton hires these Aside from all of that—and that is things, they can make an argument contract civilian employees through important in itself—this company has that Congress isn’t functioning and their subsidiary in the Cayman Islands. written to its former employee, a they should be put in charge. Why do they have a subsidiary in the wounded truckdriver, saying: We would It is an ironic position, of course, and Cayman Islands? That is a tax haven like to send your medical records to has been on a number of times charac- country. They get American contracts the Pentagon, and we would like to get terized as being similar to the situa- from our Government and run them for you this Defense of Freedom Medal. tion when a man who shot both his par- through the Cayman Islands so they So would you please sign this—not ents, when brought before the court, don’t have to pay taxes. pointing out to him that he is signing asked for mercy because he declared This is from Mr. Standard, a truck- away all of his rights to take action himself an orphan. The fact is that the driver wounded in Iraq driving a con- against that company or anybody in Democratic leadership of this body has voy as a civilian contract employee for that company. decided to actively obstruct and try to Halliburton. Here is what Halliburton I have the standards of the Defense stop almost any legislation of any sig- has written to this truckdriver: Medal of Freedom right here. Let me nificance that has come to the floor and, as a result, many things have been I hope this finds you well and enjoying a show the date. It is in 2001: swift recovery. Per our conversation today, I Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld an- stopped because, as we all know, this is included the medical records release form. nounced today the creation of the Defense of a body which functions essentially on a This form authorizes me to share your med- Freedom Medal to honor civilian employees 60-vote majority, not a 51-vote major- ical records with the Pentagon Review Board of the Department of Defense injured or ity. So, therefore, even though the Re- for the purpose of awarding you the Sec- killed in the line of duty. It will be the civil- publican Party has 55 votes, we cannot retary’s Defense of Freedom Medal. ian equivalent of the military’s Purple pass something if there is united oppo- Halliburton is saying to the truck- Heart. The first recipients to be honored will sition. It has happened again and be the Defense Department civilians injured driver: We would like you to sign a re- or killed recently as a result of the terrorist again. lease so that we, Halliburton, can send attack on the Pentagon. At the discretion of I do find it a bit disingenuous to information on your medical situation the Secretary of Defense, the medal may be make this argument—it is their right to the Defense Department and get you awarded to nondefense employees, such as to make it—but I think an honest re- a Defense medal for the Defense of contractors, based on their involvement in flection of what is actually happening Freedom. Department of Defense activities. around here makes the argument rath- Here is what they said to this wound- This is unbelievably deceptive, and I er superficial and inadequate in its es- ed truckdriver, an employee of their believe deceitful, to try to persuade a sence and its purpose.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:55 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.004 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 SECURING OUR BORDERS new fencing where it is appropriate. We cally increasing our technological ca- Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I wish to have dramatically increased the Cus- pability. It is very likely that within talk about the progress we have made toms and Border Patrol agents so that the next year—in fact, it is probable, relative to securing our borders be- we are now up to 18,000 Customs offi- not likely—the results of this are going cause this is one of those situations cers, I am talking about—not Border to become very clear to the American where the facts on the ground have not Patrol—Customs officers who monitor people. But as with many things—the yet caught up with the public percep- our ports of entry, in addition to our perception that the border remains an tion, which is understandable. That Border Patrol individuals. We have open sieve, which it was and it happens a lot in all sorts of areas greatly increased the commitment to shouldn’t have been, but it was, espe- where things are moving in the right the Coast Guard, which is the first line cially along the southern border; and direction, which were broken but are of defense relative to our ports and also the perception that we don’t have in being repaired; there is still a percep- plays a major role, of course, along the place the technology to protect our- tion that things are fundamentally access points of our coastline for peo- selves, which we didn’t; the perception broken. We are moving in the right di- ple who are coming into the country il- that we had not adequately upgraded rection relative to the borders. legally. We have added $7.5 billion to the Coast Guard to do its job, which we Since 2005, we have made rather sig- the Coast Guard accounts which are hadn’t—all remain the perception in nificant strides toward putting in place going to give them the new capability the marketplace, and understandably the infrastructure and the people nec- they need for the boats and the air- so. essary to secure the borders. I have the craft, specifically upgrading their air- But the facts on the ground are that good fortune to chair the Sub- craft, upgrading their helicopters. All we are significantly upgrading our ca- committee on Homeland Security. It of this is in order to give the Coast pabilities along the borders; that we may well be the only major appropria- Guard the ability to intercept people have significantly upgraded our tech- tions bill that gets out of this Congress who may be coming here to do us nological capability and we are con- before we adjourn in October. That bill harm. tinuing to expand that dramatically; and the precursors to it, including the We dramatically increased our com- that we are significantly improving the appropriations bills which we passed mitment in the area of nuclear detec- capacity of the Coast Guard, and that over the last 2 years and the tion. We set up the Nuclear Deterrence systems such as US–VISIT, which basi- supplementals that have gone with Office, which basically is a focused ef- cally tracks who is coming into the those bills, have allowed us to signifi- fort on the question of how to deter a country through a fingerprint process, cantly expand our commitment to nuclear attack and also respond to it are up and running and appear to be homeland security. should it ever occur—God forbid it giving us significant results. This has been an aggressive step should ever happen. That is obviously So I think we should talk about the taken by the Republican Congress and the intention of some of our enemies. good that is happening and our efforts the administration. Back in 2005 we They want to accomplish that. We need to do the right thing along the borders, took a look at the problem when I as- to be focused on trying to stop that which is secure them and the progress sumed the leadership of this sub- from happening. We have dramatically that we are making. We should recog- committee, and we basically reoriented expanded the intelligence capability of nize that although we are not there this whole funding stream within the the Department of Homeland Security yet, we are clearly on a path toward Homeland Security Department, rel- Analysis Center by adding over a half a accomplishing our goal, which is to ative to the issue of weapons of mass billion dollars for that. These are in- make sure that the people who come destruction and border security. We creases that are making a difference in into this country, first, come in legally concluded that those were the two our capacity as a country to know who major threats on which we as a com- and, secondly, when they come in they is coming into the country, what is do us no harm and their purpose is to mittee should focus. So we took signifi- coming into the country, and whether cant amounts of funds at that time and do us no harm; and thirdly, that the the people who are coming into the product that is coming into this coun- moved them into those accounts. Ini- country represent a threat or whether tially, back in 2005, the administration try is for the purpose of commerce, not they are just people who are coming to wasn’t too excited about that, but after for the purpose of harming us. pursue appropriate lawful activity in they took a hard look at what we were Mr. President, I yield the floor. the area of commerce or just in the doing, they felt it was a good idea and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- area of visiting us or taking advantage they decided to join us in our efforts. pore. The Senator from Vermont is rec- Now, since 2005, that effort has accel- of our educational system. ognized. erated and has gained strength and has These are major steps forward. All Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, what is actually made significant gains. By the problems haven’t been solved yet, and the parliamentary situation? time this next bill passes, which I hope we all understand that. But if we con- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- will pass before we leave at the end of tinue on this path toward significantly pore. The majority controls 4 minutes September, it is expected we will have upgrading our capabilities in the area 15 seconds in morning business. The put in place almost 4,000 new border of our feet on the ground, our boots on minority’s time has expired in morning agents, which is a 40-percent increase the ground, and technology supporting business. in border agents—people physically on those boots—and later this week there Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask the ground; we will have put in place is going to be the release of the ac- unanimous consent that I be allowed to almost 10,000 new detention beds so counting for the security program for speak for up to 12 minutes as in morn- that when we catch people, we don’t the entire border, which will be a ing business. have to release them. That was really major step forward. It will mean we The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- an inappropriate policy that was being will be able to start construction of pore. Is there objection? Without objec- followed, which was when somebody major technology improvements along tion, it is so ordered. was caught coming across the border, the borders to use our advantages in Mr. LEAHY. I thank the Chair. they were simply either taken back technology to be able to police our bor- f across the border if they were Mexi- ders. Then, in addition, recognizing HUMANITARIAN CATASTROPHE IN cans, or they were released and told to that should somebody actually breach DARFUR come back and appear for a court date our borders with some weapon that if they were not Mexican. And what we might harm us, we will have the capac- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, it is dis- found was that nobody came back for ity to try to mitigate the effects of heartening to be back on the floor of those court dates. So with the 10,000 that through better technology and the the Senate again to talk about the additional beds we put in place, that research that surrounds that effort. looming humanitarian catastrophe in policy of catch and release will be cur- We have basically made a huge com- the Darfur region of Sudan. Despite the tailed. mitment in this area, dramatically in- partial peace agreement signed in May We have added hundreds of miles of creasing our funding, dramatically in- between the Sudanese Government and new fence, and we will continue to add creasing our personnel, and dramati- one rebel faction, the 3-year civil war

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If they don’t, Russia, China, and strengthening jingaweit militias that is amazing. People are dying. People members of the Arab League also have have long used rape, murder and may- are being killed. They are being raped. to bear complicity for genocide. Unfor- hem to gain control of the region. They are being murdered. They are tunately, these are the same countries On August 28, Sudanese Government being starved and they are dying of all where our own influence has weakened forces launched a major offensive in kinds of diseases. Nobody takes respon- dramatically over the past 5 years. Darfur to finish off any opposing sibility. All the forces that can do Fifth, the administration should urge rebels, in direct violation of the Darfur something about it—Russia, China, the all United Nations member states to Peace Agreement and cease-fire accord. Arab League, Sudan itself, that could accelerate implementation of Security As a result, tens of thousands more ci- stop this—wash their hands of it. Council Resolution 1706 for the deploy- vilians have been forcibly displaced, The diplomatic inertia on Darfur is ment of U.N. peacekeepers to Darfur. bringing the total to more than 2 mil- illustrative of just how much Amer- The White House should be working lion people. And, of course, for those ica’s credibility and influence has erod- vigorously to persuade other countries who have been displaced, disease and ed in the eyes of the world, largely be- to commit troops and funds for the dysentery are rampant, causing the cause of our misguided policy in Iraq. U.N. force. death rate to increase. We can’t threaten anybody. We can’t Finally, in circumstances such as Relief organizations that have not al- cajole anybody. We have lost our credi- these, the United Nations should be ready left the region face near impos- bility. We have squandered the trust empowered to deploy troops to prevent sible hurdles to reach hundreds of and confidence of our allies, particu- the mass murder of civilians, irrespec- thousands of desperate people in need larly those in the Arab world, and now tive of stubborn, self-serving opposi- of food, water, and medical attention the administration’s leverage with tion of the government of the country. who are also vulnerable to the inten- which to solve other regional and glob- When a country’s corrupt, abusive sifying and indiscriminate aerial bomb- al crises has weakened. Darfur is one leader, lacking any legitimate mandate ings. It is a scene straight out of Hell. example. The impasse over Iran’s nu- from the people, flagrantly violates The well-intentioned, 7,000-member clear program is another. U.N. resolutions and a cease-fire agree- African Union peacekeeping force is It is tragic how much damage this ment and embarks on a scorched Earth understaffed, under-equipped, and has administration’s policies have caused campaign which threatens the lives of been unable to stop the violence in to America’s leadership on so many countless innocent people, the U.N. Darfur. The fact is they don’t even issues that require the cooperation and should be able to go in. If Darfur was not in Africa but it was have the communications, airlift, mo- support of other nations. The price in in Europe, we would have responded bility, or support that most military Darfur is an emboldened Sudanese re- differently. Although belated, our re- would have. Estimates of the number gime that has managed to defy U.S. sponse, as the leader of NATO, to the of people who have died from war and diplomatic pressure and the deaths of ethnic cleansing in the former Yugo- disease in Darfur range as high as thousands of innocent people. Urgent slavia put a quick end to that ethnic 450,000. That is 75 percent of the popu- and immediate action is essential to cleansing. lation of my own State of Vermont. save Darfur from further catastrophe. First, the President will today fi- Darfur is on a different continent, The United Nations Security Council nally appoint a Presidential Special but the forcefulness of our response to adopted Resolution 1706 that would re- Envoy to Sudan. Many of us here, my- genocide should not depend on where place the African Union force with a self included, called for the designation genocide occurs or the race or eth- much larger U.N. force empowered to of a Special Envoy for Sudan for nicity or nationality of the victims. protect civilians. The Sudanese Gov- months, so this long overdue decision Human beings are dying, irrespective ernment not only rejected the resolu- is welcome. of their color or their ethnicity or tion but demanded that the African Secondly, although the African their nationality. The United States Union withdraw from the country after Union troops are too few and lightly should stand up and do all we can to its mandate expires at the end of this equipped to stop the violence, they are stop genocide. month. serving as witnesses for the rest of the I have no illusions about the difficul- While the United Nations, the Afri- world at a time when the government ties of ending this conflict, nor do I can Union, and most of the inter- in Khartoum commits atrocities and question the sincerity of those who national community are united in sup- makes it more difficult for humani- tried. But the efforts so far have been port of a larger U.N. peacekeeping tarian organizations and journalists to woefully inadequate. The situation force, the government in Khartoum has operate. calls for more intensive, sustained, repeatedly refused. I think they prob- The United States and other nations high-level attention than our country ably fear that the U.N. can pose a chal- must continue to support the African and other countries have provided so lenge to its own ability to act with im- Union until a U.N. peacekeeping force far. It is genocide whether it is White punity and its own ability to carry out is deployed, knowing that could take 4 people or Black people, whether it is murder and mass extinction of people. to 6 months. Europeans or Africans. Genocide is It is ludicrous that a lone despot, Su- There should be no doubt that our genocide. dan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, first priority is to get U.N. peace- I yield the floor. can obstruct the deployment of a U.N. keepers on the ground as soon as pos- f peacekeeping force to stop genocide sible. But in the interim, if African CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT from continuing in his country. He has Union troops are forced to leave at the even gone so far as to threaten to at- end of September, the last line of pro- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I am tack any U.N. force that enters Sudan. tection will be lost and an even worse going to speak about the Oman Free This is a man who has made it very period of lawlessness and slaughter will Trade Agreement, but I wanted to first clear he supports the genocide and will begin. respond to my colleague from New try to stop anybody who wants to bring Third, the administration should call Hampshire who was on the floor of the a halt to it. upon the European Union and United Senate earlier this morning saying Despite the Bush administration’s Nations Security Council to impose fi- there is no problem with respect to diplomatic efforts in pressing for ur- nancial, travel, and diplomatic sanc- what we are accomplishing here. He gent international intervention to ease tions against the Sudanese leadership, listed various accomplishments. He the Darfur crisis, China and Russia rebel forces, and others responsible for said: The only things we cannot accom- managed to thwart passage of a strong- the atrocities in Darfur. plish are the things we are obstructed

VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:55 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.014 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 from accomplishing because the minor- show me where the oversight hearings nonpotable water that is provided to ity will not let us. have been held. Show me. They have the soldiers for the purpose of show- First of all, that is not the case be- not been held because nobody wants to ering and brushing their teeth and cause, with respect to oversight hear- embarrass anybody around here. We washing their hands and doing the ings—which was the subject I raised have one-party rule—in the White kinds of things they do was more con- and my colleague from Illinois raised House, House, Senate. Nobody wants to taminated than raw water coming from this morning, oversight hearings—no- embarrass anybody. the Euphrates River. And their inter- body is obstructing anybody from hold- You have sole-source, no-bid con- nal report says: This was a near miss. ing oversight hearings. That is the re- tracts given at the Pentagon. The top This was a near miss. It could have sponsibility of the committees and the civilian official, the top person in the caused death or mass sickness. chairmen of the committees, to hold Pentagon who rose to the top civilian This event, which was a near miss, oversight hearings. level in the Pentagon as a contracting could have caused death or massive ill- I have held some in the Democratic officer, who everyone said is one of the ness, it has been denied that it even Policy Committee because the regular finest contracting officers in the Pen- happened by the company. The Pen- committees won’t hold them, but let tagon, do you know what she said? She tagon doesn’t seem to be very inter- me describe a few of the things I have said: The awarding of these sole-source, ested. The company denies it happened, found in the hearings I have held— no-bid contracts to Halliburton is the despite the fact that we have it in writ- some big, some small, all of them, in most substantial abuse that I have ing from the person who was in charge my judgment, cheating American tax- seen in my service in the public arena. and who still works for the company. It payers: Contractors in Iraq paying $45 What happened to her? Nobody cares. is unbelievable. for a case of Coca-Cola; contractors in Under the reconstruction program, I I didn’t come to talk about that, but Iraq paying $7,500 for a 1-month lease am told, we, the American taxpayers, when I hear people say there has been on an SUV; contractors in Iraq who are spent $18 billion for reconstruction for aggressive oversight, or any oversight buying towels for the troops, and in- Iraq. We ordered an air conditioner for in this Congress—it is a sham. It is not stead of buying the hand towels for our a room in Iraq, and then it went to a the case. troops to use that would cost a rel- contractor, a subcontractor, another atively small amount of money, they subcontractor, and pretty soon the f triple the amount that the taxpayers American taxpayer paid for air condi- CONCLUSION OF MORNING pay for these hand towels for our sol- tioners and that room now has a ceil- BUSINESS diers because they want the company ing fan—yes, a ceiling fan. It is just un- name on them, Kellogg Brown and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- believable what is going on. Again, no- pore. Morning business is closed. Root, embroidered on the towels. So body seems to care. they triple the cost of the towels. I mentioned before that in the 1940s, f Henry Bunting came and testified Harry Truman was a Senator in this UNITED STATES-OMAN FREE about that. He said he was the pur- Chamber, and he put together the Tru- chaser. They said: Purchase the towels TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMEN- man Committee. It was bipartisan. TATION ACT with the embroidered name of our com- They went after waste, fraud, and pany on it. He said it costs more. They abuse. They wouldn’t tolerate it. I am The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- said: Don’t bother about that; it sure Franklin Delano Roosevelt was fu- pore. Under the previous order, the doesn’t matter. It is a cost-plus con- rious that a Congress was nipping at Senate will resume consideration of tract. The taxpayer pays for it. his heels, a Congress of his own party H.R. 5684, which the clerk will report. The list of abuses is endless. At any nipping at his heels on these issues. It The assistant legislative clerk read point along the way did anybody say didn’t matter. Harry Truman, Repub- as follows: we ought to look into this, issue sub- licans and Democrats together, went A bill (H.R. 5684) to implement the United poenas? No, no; dead silence. States-Oman free trade agreement. Twenty-five tons, 50,000 pounds, of after it. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nails are laying in the sands of Iraq be- I proposed three or four times in the pore. Under the previous order, there cause the contractor ordered the wrong Senate to have votes to establish a se- will be 30 minutes divided as follows: size. What did they do? Dumped them lect committee to do just that, but, Mr. DORGAN, 10 minutes; Mr. CONRAD, out. It doesn’t matter, the taxpayers sorry, no dice. Nobody wants anything 10 minutes; the chairman and ranking are paying for all of that. to do with this issue. There were $85,000 new trucks left to I will come to the floor and give a member of the Finance Committee, 10 be torched, put on fire on the side of list of what we have discovered in 10 minutes, equally divided. the road because they had a flat tire hearings and see if anybody stands up Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I be- and they did not have a tool to fix to say: Yes, that makes sense; we sup- lieve I had reserved 1 hour of which I them. The contractor says: That is not port all that. None of this makes sense. had used 30 minutes previously. The a problem. The taxpayers will pay for It cries out, it begs for leadership. This vote is at noon, so I intend to speak for that. undermines American soldiers and it the other 30 minutes, if that is appro- Serving food to the soldiers? The con- cheats American taxpayers and it is priate? tractor that gets the contract to pro- unbelievable what is going on and no- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- vide food for the soldiers is providing body seems to care very much. So when pore. Is there objection? Without objec- food that has out-of-date stamps on the I have the opportunity to hear someone tion, it is so ordered. food. It doesn’t matter. Serve it to the say: We haven’t held oversight hear- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, let me soldiers anyway. ings because we have been obstructed— talk about the Oman Free Trade Agree- Yesterday, a woman came forward nonsense. Or: We have held oversight ment. There are nine additional free- who worked in Iraq, as I mentioned hearings—nonsense again. Neither ex- trade agreements being negotiated earlier today, Mrs. McBride. She said cuse washes. Nobody is minding the right now, nine of them. This past they were charging the Government store. Nobody is watching the till. week there was an announcement that five times the amount of money, five The fact is, American taxpayers are the monthly trade deficit is now $68 times the billings of the number of sol- taking a bath—and it is not just the billion a month; a $68 billion monthly diers who were using the recreational taxpayers. It is water connected to the trade deficit. If ever there was a defini- facilities. They were double counting Euphrates River taking water to the tion of failure, this is it. and triple counting and, in some cases, military installations in Iraq. And, yes, So here is what we have: We have the submitting forms with five times the the top American in the company, Hal- good old boys negotiating trade agree- number of people. Why? To inflate the liburton, who is responsible for moving ments—Republicans and Democrats. cost, to extract money from the Amer- nonpotable water to the soldiers in the They happen to be Republicans now be- ican taxpayer. military installations in Iraq, is the cause they are in power, but it has All of this is going on and nobody American who wrote the report. I have gone on for some long while. Here is seems to care. Oversight hearings? You seen the report. What he said was the what you see: Trade deficits, which are

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They will have sig- they should be able to charge a tariff 10 when they complained. nificant consequences for our country. times higher on automobiles when we These deficits must be paid for with a try to sell a car in their country. That Here is what happens in Jordan. They lower standard of living in our country. is unbelievably incompetent. That is fly in so-called guest workers from Every single day, we send $2 billion out what our country has agreed to. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, put them in a to foreign countries because we import That is just one little piece. Most corner of Jordan in sweatshops, in fac- $2 billion more than we export. That people wouldn’t know about dealing tories with closed doors, and then they means every single day we are selling with bilateral automobile trade. It af- fly in Chinese textiles, and in sweat- $2 billion of this country. We are sell- fects American jobs. It pulls the rug shop conditions, with imported working America piece by piece. out from under our workers. That is ers from Bangladesh and imported tex- Does this give anybody pause? Is any- just one. There are dozens and dozens tiles from China, they produce prod- body concerned? No. You know what of similar examples. ucts which they ship to the United we need to do? Let’s do another trade Since I am speaking about auto- States. agreement. We have done trade agree- mobiles, let me describe the situation Let me describe some of the condi- ments here, at this point on the chart, with Korea. South Korea sent us over tions. Some of these workers imported we have done them here, we have done 700,000 cars last year. I will show you from Bangladesh were promised $120 a them here, and every single incom- the chart. South Korea sent 730,000 cars month but in some cases were hardly petent trade agreement this country last year into our marketplace. Do you paid at all. One worker was paid $50 for signs up for ends up dramatically in- know how many American cars we sold 5 months of work. Forty-hour shifts creasing our Federal deficits. We are in South Korea? We sold them just were common. Let me say that again. choking on them, pulling the rug out 4,251 cars. Is it because they don’t want Forty-hour shifts—not weeks—were from under American workers, ship- American cars? No. It’s because the common. Forty-hour shifts in those ping more American jobs overseas. And Koreans largely closed their market to sweatshops apparently replaced the 40- what is the response of this Congress? our product even as we opened our hour workweek. There were frequent You know, let’s do more of it. Why? Be- markets with theirs. Do we do any- beatings of any workers who com- cause we live in a global economy, and thing about it? No. We sit around plained. this is free trade. twiddling our thumbs—sucking our What is the relevance of all this to an I once knew, in my little home, a thumbs in some cases—and lament Oman Free Trade Agreement? First of three-legged blind dog with fleas that that this is going on. It is an unbeliev- all, the country of Oman has about 3 they used to call Lucky. Labels didn’t able failure. million people. Of that rather small Ninety-nine percent of the cars driv- mean much to me—didn’t mean much population, over one-half million are en on the streets of South Korea are to that dog either, as a matter of fact. actually foreign guest workers. The Korean-made cars. Why is that the ‘‘Free trade,’’ that is the label on this majority of Oman workers involved in case? That is exactly the way they nonsense. It is not free and it certainly manufacturing and construction are want it, and that is the way it will stay is not fair. not from Oman. The majority of the This country has become Uncle Suck- because our country doesn’t seem to workers in Oman are foreigners er on trade agreements. We have signed care. We sign up to all of these trade brought in from Bangladesh, Sri up to almost anything. Most of our agreements. In fact, we are doing a new Lanka, and other very poor Asian trade is foreign policy and soft-headed agreement with Korea now. That is one countries, under labor contracts to foreign policy at that. I am in favor of of the nine. Does anyone really care work in construction and in factories. trade. I want to expand trade—the about fair trade? Here is what our own country’s State So in this context, let me talk about more the better, but I demand it be fair Department’s 2004 Report on Human Oman now. to this country. When it is not fair, I There are about 400 organizations, Rights said about Oman. We are doing think we ought to insist. It doesn’t ranging from the League of Rural Vot- a trade agreement now with Oman. Our matter to me whether it is Oman or ers to the National Farmers Union to own State Department reports that: China or Europe or Japan or Korea or the Sierra Club to the AFL–CIO, about The law prohibits forced or compulsory Mexico or Canada, I think we ought to 400 organizations have come out in op- labor, including children; however, there were reports that such practices occurred. say it is a new day. And the way we are position to this trade agreement. What going to trade with you is with cir- The government did not investigate or en- is the reason for that? Let me describe force the law effectively. Foreign workers at cumstances that are fair to our coun- it with a letter which many of them try, to our workers, and to our coun- times were placed in situations amounting signed which says the following: to forced labor. try’s interests. Like NAFTA and CAFTA, OFTA [the Trade ought to be mutually bene- Our own State Department talks Oman Free Trade Agreement]—fails to in- about forced labor in Oman. It doesn’t ficial. When we sign up to trade with clude any meaningful labor and environ- somebody, it ought to be mutually ben- mental protections. The lack of effective matter to the people who put this eficial. labor provisions in OFTA is particularly sig- agreement together. They could care Let me tell you what is coming next nificant in light of the recent revelations of less. They do not intend to put in year. Next year everyone in this coun- massive labor abuses in Jordan—a Nation strong labor provisions with respect to try will have an opportunity to start with which the United States has a free this trade agreement. buying Chinese cars because China has trade agreement. These violations involve There are no labor unions in Oman announced that they intend to start widespread human trafficking, 20-hour work- that would be protective of workers or days and widespread failure to pay back shipping Chinese automobiles to the wages. More troubling is the fact the Oman negotiate for workers. In 2003, the Sul- U.S. marketplace. We have a trade FTA contains weaker labor provisions than tan of Oman issued a Sultanic decree agreement with China about cars. Let the Jordan FTA. which categorically denies workers the me describe what it is. Let me describe what is going on in right to organize and join unions of It says: China, when you ship a car to Jordan. This is actually a New York their choosing. In some circumstances, the United States—it will happen Times piece. I have actually spoken to workers in Oman can join ‘‘representa- starting next year—we are going to hit the people who went to Jordan and saw tive committees,’’ but those commit- you with a 2.5-percent tariff, a tiny lit- these sweatshops. tees, just as is the case in China— tle tariff, a 2.5-percent tariff you are Propelled by a free trade agreement with China is now advertising a lot of going to have to pay on the cars you the United States, apparel manufacturing is unions—those committees are not inde- ship into our marketplace. And, by the booming in Jordan, its exports to America pendent of the employers or of the Gov- way, any American cars that we send soaring twenty-fold in the last 5 years. ernment. China now has unions that

VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:55 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.016 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 are part of the Communist govern- the proposed takeover of terminal op- they are not made here anymore; they ment, and the Sultanic decree that pro- erations at five U.S. ports by a Dubai left for China—all made in China, the hibits unions in Oman allows rep- company would give U.S. law enforce- little red wagon, the Radio Flyer. resentatives of workers to get together ment a better handle on security at If you wear Tony Lama cowboy but not independent of employers or U.S. terminal operations. Let me talk boots, you might be wearing Chinese the Government. about terminally bad judgment here. shoes. I have told this story until ev- By the way, the Sultan of Oman has Here is the guy in charge of Homeland eryone is tired of it. Americans used to written to our U.S. Trade Ambassador Security who says that allowing for- make them, but they lost their jobs. and promised that he will improve eign interests to take over the manage- When they were fired, the last job they Oman’s labor laws in October of this ment of America’s ports will fully ac- had was to take the ‘‘American made’’ year. That would be next month. How tually provide better security for our decals off existing inventory. They had do you calculate that? That would be country. You talk about unbelievably an hourly job plus benefits. The jobs after the U.S. Congress votes, wouldn’t bad judgment. Everybody has a right left our country and went to China. it? They are going to improve their to be wrong, including the head of They still sell these Huffy bicycles in labor laws after we have voted. Yes, I Homeland Security. Let’s just hope this country, but they are made for 33 guess I have heard that before. Maybe that when he is wrong, it doesn’t result cents an hour by people working 7 or 8 this country ought to be suggesting in another terrorist attack on this days a week, 14 hours a day. The last that some of these things be improved country. thing those American workers did on before they negotiate free-trade agree- Here is what is in the Oman Free their last day of work and leaving the ments. Trade Agreement, a provision that says parking lot was to leave a pair of Under fast-track rules, the Congress, that the U.S. government cannot block empty shoes in the parking lot. They in its own lack of wisdom, said: We Oman’s acquisition of the following ac- left a pair of empty shoes in their park- would like to put ourselves in a tivities: ing space. It was a way for workers to say to the company: You can ship our straightjacket. We can negotiate Landside aspects of port activities, includ- agreements and treaties on nuclear ing operation and maintenance of docks, jobs to China, but you are not going to arms without fast track, but on trade loading and unloading of vessels directly to fill our shoes. agreements, we must negotiate in a or from land, marine, cargo handling oper- It goes on and on and on—yes, with way that says when we come back to ations and maintenance at piers. product after product, textiles and the Congress, we are prohibited from That is the managing of a port. That manufacturing, high tech. One-half of offering amendments. So the Congress provision says that we can’t block the Fortune 500 are now doing software actually votes to put itself into a Oman from acquiring or an Oman com- development offshore, overseas. It is straightjacket and prohibit any amend- pany from acquiring—that is in the pretty unbelievable. ments. I don’t vote for that. I lead the trade agreement. This agreement says In all of this, we give a tax cut, tax break. We not only manage bad trade fight against it because I think it is we will not be able to block, without agreements to make it easy to ship fundamentally undemocratic. But the abrogating this trade agreement, a jobs overseas, we say: If you do that, Congress has already done that. That is company from Oman from operating we will give you a big fat tax cut. Four why there will be no amendments to America’s seaports. This alone should times I have tried to eliminate that in the Oman Free Trade Agreement. defeat this trade agreement. It will not Let me describe one other provision the Senate, and four times the Cham- because there are 60 or 65 Members of in the Oman agreement, and it has ber of Commerce and others who sup- this body who will vote for any trade been in a couple of other agreements as port that tax cut rounded up enough agreement, almost. This provision well. votes in the Senate to preserve it. I alone should defeat this trade agree- Earlier this year, there was a big find that appalling. Nonetheless, that fight in this country about Dubai Ports ment. is what is happening with trade. World, which is a company owned by Let me finish by talking about the Ultimately, this country will not the United Arab Emirates, taking over consequences of this senseless trade long remain a world economic power if major seaports in this country—six policy on jobs in this country. I know it does not retain a world-class manu- major U.S. seaports—New York, New it is tiresome to some of my colleagues facturing base. This country will not Jersey, Baltimore, New Orleans, and to keep hearing about this, but I be- continue to expand the middle-class Miami—taken over to be managed by a lieve it is worthy to describe where we workers if it continues to incentivize company owned by the United Arab are headed in textiles, manufacturing, the shipment of jobs overseas. The con- Emirates. There was a huge blowup as high tech, and other areas. struct of many big companies of say- a result of that, a massive firestorm of You will remember the television ing: We want to produce where it is protest. The President had already ap- commercials advertising Fruit of the cheap—China, Indonesia, Bangladesh; proved it, said: It is fine; don’t worry Loom underwear. It ran a lot of com- we want to sell in the established mar- about it; we think American ports can mercials talking about how wonderful ketplace of Los Angeles, Chicago, Den- be managed by the United Arab Emir- Fruit of the Loom underwear would be ver, Fargo, Pittsburgh, and run the in- ates or the company it owns, Dubai for each of us. They paid someone to come through the Cayman Islands to Ports World. I didn’t think so, but the dress as green grapes and someone to avoid paying taxes—will undermine the President said it is fine. dress as red grapes. I guess that is the economic interests of this country. Brushing aside suggestions from Re- little logo on Fruit of the Loom under- This country made great progress by publicans and Democrats alike, Presi- wear. They danced, the green and red expanding the middle class with good dent Bush endorsed the taking over of grapes danced and sang and played jobs that paid well. We debate a lot of shipping operations at six major sea- music and various things. I don’t know things in this Senate, but there is ports by a state-owned business in the who would actually accept money to nothing we debate with respect to a so- United Arab Emirates. He pledged to dance as grapes, but they found actors cial program that is more important veto any bill Congress might approve to dance as grapes, and they danced than a good job that pays well. We to block that amendment. But still, in right out of this country. They don’t would do well to remember that as we all, there was such a storm of protest make one pair of Fruit of the Loom un- take a look at bad trade agreements by the American people saying: With derwear in this country anymore, not and prepare ourselves, once again, as all of the terrorist threats, maybe we one. the majority of this Chamber—but not ought to manage our own seaports; If you want Mexican food, go to the me—votes yes in favor of trade agree- there was such a storm of protest that grocery store and buy Fig Newton ments which pull the rug out from Dubai Ports World announced they had cookies. They left this country. They under workers, pull the rug out from reached an agreement and they decided went to Monterrey, Mexico. under farmers, and undermine the they would sell or negotiate to sell Every Member of this Senate, I will long-term economic interests of this their interests in managing our ports. bet, once had a Radio Flyer, a little red country. Michael Chertoff, Homeland Security wagon. It was made in America for 110 We have the same chorus of a tired Secretary, said during that period that years. You can still buy them here, but song that is being sung today in the

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I am interested in standing equipment, medical devices, frozen version of this legislation a few months up for the economic interests of this beef, and snack foods. ago, I noted that one group had said country. This is one more chapter in a Oman has also agreed to go beyond that this trade agreement is as bad as book of failures on international trade. its multilateral commitments to pro- CAFTA, except where it is worse. This country, this Senate, has a re- vide greater American access to its The Oman trade agreement is the lat- sponsibility, finally, to start getting it services markets. It has committed to est in a series of agreements that have right. protect intellectual property. It has been based on the failed NAFTA- I will vote against the trade agree- committed to combat corruption and CAFTA model of trade that has shipped ment with Oman and hope that, even bribery. And it has implemented re- thousands of businesses and millions of as this trade agreement will likely forms of its labor laws to address jobs overseas, devastating commu- pass, as other trade agreements have, American concerns. nities across our country. The record of an agreement that undermines our I support this trade agreement on its that model of trade is crystal clear. country’s economic interests, in the merits. It is a good agreement. And it During the post-NAFTA era, our trade next nine trade agreements, all of will strengthen our ties with a valuable deficit has exploded from $98 billion in which are being negotiated now, we partner in the Middle East. I urge my 1994 to $805 billion in 2005. And yet, will finally see some negotiations that colleagues to vote for it. once again we are debating more of the stand up for our interests. Some may wonder why a small agree- same. It is long past the time, when we ment like this has generated any con- As I noted in June, the Oman Free have a $68 billion-a-month deficit and troversy. In part, that is due to the Trade Agreement is stamped from the nearly $800 billion-a-year trade deficit, process by which this agreement came NAFTA-CAFTA cookie cutter. It pro- it is long past the time to ask the ques- before Congress. vides no real enforcement for the labor tions: What is wrong? How do we make The Finance Committee unanimously or environmental provisions. And even it right? What is not working? How do adopted an amendment to the Oman the most modest efforts to address the we fix it? implementing legislation. Then the ad- deficiencies of the NAFTA-CAFTA This Congress, this administration, ministration rejected that amendment model were rejected by the White seems content, as has been the case outright. This disregard for the con- House. Most notably, an attempt by now for the last dozen years, in snoring stitutional authority of Congress over the Senate Finance Committee to deny through all of this, saying it will be international trade only weakens sup- trade benefits for products made with handled by someone else, sometime port for the administration’s trade pol- slave labor, approved unanimously by later, pretending somehow the con- icy. the Committee on an 18-to-0 vote, was sequences do not matter. But more broadly, the controversy rejected by the administration, which The consequences do matter. There over Oman reflects more general frus- submitted this agreement without that are significant consequences. tration with trade agreements. In Con- reasonable protection. One can make a case when the Budg- gress, there is deep frustration with You don’t have to be a trade expert et is debated here that whatever the the way that the administration has to know that our trade policy is alarm- budget deficit is, it is money we owe to negotiated these agreements. And ingly bad. When even the most reason- ourselves. One can make that case. there is frustration with the way that able addition is proposed by the Fi- Economists make that case. It is not a the administration has handled impor- nance Committee to deny preferential case I make, but it is money we owe to tant issues like labor and the environ- benefits for products made by slaves, ourselves. We cannot make that case ment. the administration refuses to include with a trade deficit. That is money we Americans are concerned about job it. owe to others. Over one-half of our losses. Americans associate globaliza- Mr. President, any consultative role trade deficit is now held by the Japa- tion with threats to their jobs. And Congress was to have as part of the nese and the Chinese, which is used to Americans are concerned that trade fast-track process has been shown to be buy American property, American agreements might erode conditions in meaningless. I very much hope my col- stocks, bonds, to buy part of this coun- the workplace. leagues will remember this when we try—drip, drip, drip, every day, $2 bil- These issues will come to the fore as consider legislation to renew fast-track lion a day. we approach the expiration of Trade implementing authority. Until then, I will vote against this trade agree- Promotion Authority in the middle of we should reject this and similarly ment and hope the next trade agree- next year. In the wake of the con- flawed trade agreements. ment that comes to the Senate will be troversy surrounding Oman and other I yield the floor and suggest the ab- an agreement that fixes previous prob- trade agreements, it is high time that sence of a quorum. lems rather than negotiates new agree- we take a hard look at American trade The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ments. The problems in the previous policy. It is high time that we ask our- SUNUNU). The clerk will call the roll. agreements are legend: NAFTA, selves how we can make it work better. The legislative clerk proceeded to CAFTA, United States-Canada. It is ab- For starters, we have to refocus our call the roll. solutely legend, the problems that trade policy. We have to make sure Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask exist, and not one of them has been that it helps American workers and unanimous consent that the order for fixed. All of them continue to exist. We businesses meet the competitive chal- the quorum call be rescinded. turn a blind eye to all them as we ne- lenges that they face in the global mar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gotiate new agreements. That disserves ketplace. We have to rethink the types objection, it is so ordered. this country’s economic interests. of trade initiatives that we pursue in Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, two- the future. We have to build grassroots would like to use my 10 minutes that and-a-half months ago, the Senate support for trade. And we have to pay has been allocated to me on the Oman passed the United States-Oman Free far greater attention to domestic ini- Free Trade Agreement. Trade Agreement Implementation Act. tiatives to increase our savings, reduce The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We did so because we expected that our trade deficit, improve education, objection, it is so ordered. The Senator this agreement will benefit our econ- and help the workers whom trade is recognized for 10 minutes. omy. That is still true. And we should leaves behind. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise pass it again today. I look forward to that debate. I look in strong support of H.R. 5684, the Under the agreement, virtually all forward to laying the foundation for a United States-Oman Free Trade Agree- American merchandise exports will broader consensus on trade. And I look ment Implementation Act. The United

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.009 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 States-Oman Free Trade Agreement agreement will provide improved op- The bill clerk proceeded to call the will benefit U.S. farmers, workers, and portunities for it to sell its products in roll. businesses. It will lead to economic Oman. Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask growth and enhance the predictability Likewise, Lennox—which manufac- unanimous consent that the order for of the rule of law in Oman, a reliable tures residential heating and cooling the quorum call be rescinded. ally of the United States in the Middle products in Marshalltown—predicts The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. East. that it will gain from the United BURR). Without objection, it is so or- The United States-Oman Free Trade States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. dered. Agreement will also serve as a model Thus, the United States-Oman Free Under the previous order, the ques- for other free-trade agreements in the Trade Agreement could have a direct tion is on the third reading of the bill. Middle East. impact on Iowans in Cedar Rapids, The bill was read the third time. In this way, the United States-Oman Muscatine, and Marshalltown. This Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask Free Trade Agreement will contribute agreement will benefit people in other for the yeas and nays. to the formation of a Middle East free States as well. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a trade area, a development that would I am confident that the Oman Free sufficient second? provide major economic and political Trade Agreement will ultimately lead There appears to be a sufficient sec- benefits for the United States. to new market access opportunities for ond. Let me begin by discussing the eco- American products in yet more Middle The bill having been read the third nomic gains that this agreement will Eastern countries. President Bush is time, the question is, Shall the bill bring to the United States. On the day advocating the development of a pass? that the agreement goes into effect, United States-Middle East free trade The clerk will call the roll. Oman will no longer impose any tariffs area by 2013, and the United States- The assistant legislative clerk called on U.S.-produced consumer and indus- Oman Free Trade Agreement is an- the roll. trial products. The agreement will also other building block toward the accom- Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- benefit U.S. farmers as some 87 percent plishment of this goal. ator was necessarily absent: the Sen- Oman’s tariff lines will go to zero for The United States has already imple- ator from Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN). U.S. agricultural products on day one mented free-trade agreements with Further, if present and voting, the of the agreement. Oman’s remaining four other countries in the Middle Senator from Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) tariffs on U.S. farm products will be East—Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, and Mo- would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ phased out over 10 years. rocco. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the In addition, the United States-Oman A completed United States-Middle Senator from Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA), the Free Trade Agreement will result in East free trade area would result in Senator from Indiana (Mr. BAYH), the substantial improvements in market significantly improved market access Senator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN), the access for U.S. service providers and for U.S. farm, consumer, and industrial Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. KEN- new protections for U.S. investors. products in a region of the world popu- NEDY), and the Senator from New Jer- Given the benefits that it will pro- lated by 350 million people that is sey (Mr. MENENDEZ) are necessarily ab- vide to the United States, the agree- growing quickly. sent. ment has been endorsed by groups as Such an arrangement would also ben- I further announce that, if present varied as the American Farm Bureau efit people throughout the Arab world and voting, the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Federation, the American Chemistry by providing needed economic reforms. HARKIN), the Senator from Massachu- Council, the Association of Equipment So a United States-Middle East free setts (Mr. KENNEDY), and the Senator Manufacturers, the National Foreign trade area is in the best interests of from New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) Trade Council, and the United States- the people of the Middle East, and it would each vote ‘‘nay.’’ Middle East Free Trade Coalition, an would advance American interests as entity consisting of over 110 U.S. com- well. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there panies and associations supporting In addition to providing new eco- any other Senators in the Chamber de- trade expansion in the Middle East. nomic opportunities for the United siring to vote? The United States-Oman Free Trade States, the United States-Oman Free The result was announced—yeas 62, Agreement will result in new market Trade Agreement will contribute to the nays 32, as follows: opportunities for farmers, workers, and security of our country. Oman is a con- [Rollcall Vote No. 250 Leg.] businesses throughout the United sistent ally of the United States in an YEAS—62 States, including those in Iowa. unstable part of the world. Given that Alexander Enzi Murray For example, the Midamar Corpora- the United States is currently engaged Allard Frist Nelson (FL) tion—a small business located in Cedar Allen Graham Nelson (NE) militarily in two countries in the re- Baucus Grassley Rapids, IA, that specializes in halal Obama gion, now is a particularly appropriate Bennett Gregg Pryor foods—anticipates that the United time for us to further cement our close Bond Hagel Roberts States-Oman Free Trade Agreement ties with Oman. Brownback Hatch Salazar Bunning Hutchison Santorum will lead to new sales of Iowa-produced By improving economic conditions in Burns Inhofe Sessions foods in Oman. Profit margins in the Oman, I am convinced that the United Cantwell Isakson Shelby Chafee Jeffords food sector are very low, and Oman’s States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Smith current average applied tariff of 5 per- will contribute to the stability of that Chambliss Kerry Clinton Kyl Specter cent on many of Midamar’s products country. Such stability will help solid- Cochran Landrieu Stevens cuts into the company’s profits. ify Oman’s position as a moderate Arab Cornyn Lieberman Sununu With Oman’s tariffs on many of country and a friend of the United Craig Lott Talent Thomas Midamar’s products going to zero on Crapo Lugar States. DeMint Martinez Thune day one of the agreement, Midamar The United States-Oman Free Trade DeWine McCain Vitter will have significantly improved access Agreement is a strong agreement. It Domenici McConnell Voinovich to the Omani market immediately will provide economic benefits for the Ensign Murkowski Warner upon implementation of the United United States. It will also benefit NAYS—32 States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. Oman, a consistent ally of the United Biden Dole Lincoln At least two other Iowa businesses States. Bingaman Dorgan Mikulski expect to benefit from the free-trade I urge my colleagues to vote for H.R. Boxer Durbin Reed agreement. The HNI Corporation of 5684, the United States-Oman Free Burr Feingold Reid Byrd Feinstein Rockefeller Muscatine is the second largest manu- Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Carper Inouye Sarbanes facturer of office furniture in North I yield the floor and suggest the ab- Coburn Johnson Schumer America, and HNI is specifically tar- sence of a quorum. Collins Kohl Snowe Conrad Lautenberg Stabenow geting the fast-growing market of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Dayton Leahy Wyden Middle East. HNI anticipates that the clerk will call the roll. Dodd Levin

VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:55 Sep 19, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.004 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9699 NOT VOTING—6 partment’s efforts to combat corporate tigious law firms, and she then chose Akaka Coleman Kennedy fraud just when the collapse of Enron to forego a more lucrative career in Bayh Harkin Menendez and other corporate scandals were private practice to come back in and The bill (H.R. 5684) was passed. front-page news. She also helped draft serve her country again. CHANGE OF VOTE the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and worked Alice Fisher knows that every day The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- closely with the Securities and Ex- she works on behalf of her country she ator from California. change Commission. is working to build a stronger and safer Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, on In July of 2003, Ms. Fisher left the America for her two children and for rollcall No. 250, I voted ‘‘yea’’; it was Department to become a partner at all of ours. Thanks to her, America is my intention to vote ‘‘nay’’. I ask Latham and Watkins, where she con- a safer place than it was on September unanimous consent I be permitted to centrated on litigation and white-col- 11, 2001. change my vote since it will not lar crime. A man who held the job for which Ms. change the outcome. Last spring, Alice Fisher again an- Fisher has been nominated is her old The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without swered the call to join her country by boss, Michael Chertoff, a pretty good objection, it is so ordered. rejoining the front lines on the war lawyer in his own right. Alice earned (The foregoing tally has been against terror when the President nom- praise when he called her ‘‘one of the changed to reflect the above order.) inated her to head the Criminal Divi- best lawyers I’ve seen in my entire ca- sion. reer.’’ f As I mentioned earlier, the Criminal America needs Alice Fisher to be RECESS Division has many important respon- confirmed as the next Assistant Attor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under sibilities, among them national secu- ney General of the Criminal Division. I the previous order, the hour of 12:30 rity prosecutions, both counterterror- look forward to her confirmation. She p.m. having arrived, the Senate stands ism and counterintelligence, combat- is a wonderful person, an accomplished in recess until 2:15 p.m. ting gang violence and organized lawyer, and a Kentuckian of whom all Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:33 p.m., crime, prosecuting corporate fraud and America can be proud. recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- identity theft, going after public cor- She has support from a number of bled when called to order by the Pre- ruption and protecting kids from child groups I will make reference to, includ- siding Officer (Mr. VOINOVICH). pornography. ing the support of the Fraternal Order For the last year Ms. Fisher has im- of Police, the Federal Law Enforce- f pressively led the Department in all ment Officers Association and the Na- EXECUTIVE SESSION facets of its operations while serving as tional District Attorneys Association. a recess appointment. In this capacity, I ask unanimous consent those letters she has further demonstrated her ex- of endorsement be printed in the NOMINATION OF ALICE S. FISHER pertise, determination and integrity. RECORD. TO BE AN ASSISTANT ATTORNEY Alice Fisher is a proven leader. There being no objection, the mate- GENERAL Under her tenure, the counterterror- rial was ordered to be printed in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ism section has convicted numerous RECORD, as follows: the previous order, the Senate will pro- terrorists, including Zacarias NATIONAL DISTRICT ceed to executive session to consider Moussaoui, the 20th September 11 hi- ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION, the following nomination, which the jacker. She created a new gang squad Alexandria, VA, August 17, 2006. clerk will report. of experienced prosecutors to combat Hon. ARLEN SPECTER, The assistant legislative clerk read national and international gangs such Chairman Committee on the Judiciary, the nomination of Alice S. Fisher, of as MS–13. She supervised the Enron Washington, DC. Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney Hon. PATRICK J. LEAHY, task force resulting in the convictions Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, General. of top executives Ken Lay and Jeffrey Washington, DC. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Skilling. She heads the Katrina Fraud DEAR CHAIRMAN SPECTER AND SENATOR ator from Kentucky. Task Force which combats all fraud LEAHY: I want to most strongly support the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and corruption resulting from this na- nomination of Alice Fisher as the Assistant rise today in strong support of a person tional disaster. As of the end of July, Deputy Attorney General of the United from my hometown of Louisville, KY, the task force has charged 371 defend- States in charge of the Criminal Division Alice S. Fisher, who has been nomi- and urge her speedy confirmation. ants. Under her leadership the Public Ms. Fisher served her country well as the nated to be Assistant Attorney General Integrity Section has prosecuted major Deputy Assistant General in the Criminal for the Criminal Division at the De- public corruption cases. Division during a unique and tragic time in partment of Justice. In addition, since the beginning of this nation’s history. During the period fol- As I remarked at her confirmation her tenure, the Department has aggres- lowing September 11, 2001, Ms. Fisher was re- hearing last year, Ms. Fisher is a bat- sively prosecuted crimes against chil- sponsible for managing the Counter-Ter- tle-tested veteran of the war on terror. dren. It is now coordinating 18 national rorism Section and worked on the develop- For the last year, she has again been child pornography operations. ment of policy issues on criminal law en- on the front lines of that struggle. forcement and national security. Ms. Fisher was born and raised in my Since her appointment as Assistant Attor- She has, really, an outstanding and hometown of Louisville, KY, and is ney General in the Criminal Division she has impressive record. She first joined the part of a close-knit family. Her father been responsible for the Department of Jus- Justice Department in July of 2001 as a ran a chemical plant. Her mother tice’s response to Hurricane Katrina and the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in worked the night shift as a nurse. She aftermath of widespread fraud; the develop- the Criminal Division. She was placed still has a lot of family back home in ment of a strategic plan to address the bur- in charge of its counterterrorism ef- Louisville. geoning identity theft problem that con- forts. Just 2 months later came Sep- She earned her B.A. degree from Van- fronts this nation; child sexual exploitation tember 11. issues; corporate fraud; and public corrup- derbilt University and her law degree tion issues. After that horrific day, our Govern- from Catholic University. Her husband, Prior to Ms. Fisher’s career in the Depart- ment responded forcefully and quickly. Clint, also serves our Nation as the Di- ment of Justice she also served Congress in Ms. Fisher’s role was absolutely vital rector of Aviation Policy for TSA. her capacity as Deputy Special Counsel to to that fight. She was responsible for Last, but certainly not least, she is the the United States Senate Special Committee coordinating all matters related to mother of two boys, Matthew, age nine, to investigate the Whitewater Development September 11 investigations and pros- and Luke, age five. and Related Matters. ecutions. In addition, she headed up In a relatively short time, Alice Fish- Given Ms. Fisher’s experience in both the legislative and executive branches of govern- the implementation of the USA PA- er has accomplished a great deal. She ment and her exhibited level of commitment TRIOT Act. served her country after the September to the Department of Justice I can think of As a Deputy Assistant Attorney Gen- 11 attacks. She rose to become a part- no one who would bring more ability to this eral, Ms. Fisher also headed up the De- ner in one of America’s most pres- position than she would.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.013 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 If you have any questions or concerns in to you in support of the nomination of Alice Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask regard to my support of Ms. Fisher please do S. Fisher for the position of Assistant Attor- unanimous consent that the order for not hesitate to contact me. ney General of the Criminal Division of the the quorum call be rescinded. Sincerely, Department of Justice. Since her nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THOMAS J. CHARRON, easily cleared the Senate Judiciary Com- Executive Director. mittee in May, we are now appealing to you objection, it is so ordered. in your leadership role as the Senate Minor- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, what is GRAND LODGE, FRATERNAL ity Leader to intervene and help bring this the pending question? ORDER OF POLICE, important matter to the floor of the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Washington, DC, August 1, 2006. for a full vote. pending question is the nomination of Hon. ARLEN SPECTER, It our understanding that this process has Alice Fisher. The Senator from Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. stalled due to the unfortunate invocation of Vermont has 30 minutes. Senate, Washington, DC. partisan politics. As the largest non partisan Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I will use Hon. PATRICK J. LEAHY, professional federal law enforcement associa- part of that time. Ranking Member, Committee to the Judiciary, tion, FLEOA would like to see Ms. Fisher’s Today we are considering the nomi- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. nomination evaluated based on its merit. To DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN AND SENATOR LEAHY: I that end, the membership of FLEOA is con- nation of Alice Fisher for the position am writing on behalf of the membership of vinced that Ms. Fisher’s impressive creden- of Assistant Attorney General of the the Fraternal Order of Police to advise you tials would result in her being confirmed Criminal Division of the U.S. Depart- of our support for Alice S. Fisher to be con- should the matter reach the floor of the Sen- ment of Justice. We have less than 2 tinued as the next Assistant Attorney Gen- ate. weeks left in the legislative session be- eral for the Criminal Division at the U.S. De- Why is this matter important to the mem- fore we recess for the elections. The partment of Justice. bership of FLEOA? Several of our members Republican leadership has once again For more than one year, Ms. Fisher has have had the distinct pleasure of working served as Assistant Attorney General for the with Ms. Fisher, or have served on one of the delayed doing the work of the Amer- Criminal Division as a recess appointment. many task forces she oversees. Two notable ican people so they can consider a She has diligently served in this role and has examples are the Katrina Fraud Task Force nominee about whom many questions coordinated with law enforcement on a vari- and the President’s Identity Theft Task remain. ety of issues, including antiterrorism pros- Force. When you ask one our members about We are being required to consider ecutions, public corruption cases, and child their experience working with Ms. Fisher, this nomination despite unanswered sex exploitation cases. Prior to this, Ms. the typical response is an enthusiastic questions regarding her role in the ad- Fisher served as Deputy Assistant Attorney thumbs-up. Ms. Fisher has earned the rep- ministration’s controversial, question- General of the Criminal Division at the U.S. utation as a tireless proponent of federal law Department of Justice and was responsible enforcement, and she commands the respect able detainee treatment policies. Of for managing both the Counterterrorism and of our membership. course, on these questions, as on so Fraud Sections at the Department. During In her capacity as the Deputy Attorney many other matters involving torture her tenure, she was responsible for coordi- General, Ms. Fisher did an outstanding job and detainees at Guantanamo, the ad- nating the Department’s national counter- leading the Enron Task Force. Again, several ministration has refused to provide terrorism activities, including all matters FLEOA members who were involved in the Congress with the information it has relating to September 11th investigations Enron investigation have nothing but the sought. and prosecutions, terrorist financing inves- highest praise for Ms. Fisher. A logical per- As I said 2 weeks ago when the Presi- tigations, and the implementation of the son that objectively reviews Ms. Fisher’s USA PATRIOT Act. long resume of distinguished accomplish- dent re-nominated five extremely con- Her management of the Fraud Section in- ments can only reach one conclusion: her troversial choices for lifetime positions cluded supervising many investigations into confirmation as the Assistant Attorney Gen- on the Nation’s highest courts, I con- corporate fraud, particularly in the areas of eral for the Criminal Division will signifi- tinue to be disappointed in the mis- securities, accounting, and health care. She cantly strengthen the law enforcement com- guided priorities of the Bush-Cheney worked on a variety of policy matters relat- ponent of our nation. administration and, in fact, the ing to identity theft and testified before the While the threat of domestic terrorist at- rubberstamp Senate Republican leader- Senate Special Committee on Aging about tacks continues to escalate, time does not the impact of these crimes on our nation’s take pause to accommodate indecision. If we ship. I really think all Americans—Re- senior citizens. sit back and allow Ms. Fisher’s recess ap- publicans and Democrats—would be Currently Ms. Fisher’s management of the pointment to expire, then we become better served if we used the few re- Innocence Lost Initiative, a cooperative ef- complicit in weakening the Department of maining weeks of this legislative ses- fort to prevent and prosecute child prostitu- Justice. This is unacceptable to the member- sion to address vital, unfinished busi- tion between the FBI, the Criminal Divi- ship of FLEOA. ness, such as the war in Iraq. That sion’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Sec- We have reached a pivotal point in our gov- might be something the American peo- tion and the National Center for Missing and ernment’s history where it has become in- ple would really like to see us debate, Exploited Children, has led to 188 open inves- creasingly difficult to recruit and retain the tigations, 547 arrests, 79 complaints, 105 in- best and the brightest minds to assume lead- the war in Iraq. We haven’t had a real dictments, and 80 convictions in both the ership positions. If we don’t make every ef- debate on it since we saw that huge Federal and State systems. fort to confirm the nomination of Ms. Fish- sign a few years ago behind the Presi- Ms. Fisher’s experience as a litigator and er, then who do we expect to get to fill these dent that said: ‘‘Mission Accom- policy-maker, as well as her strong, positive important positions? More importantly, who plished.’’ He was dressed up like Tom relationship with the law enforcement com- will the Attorney General have to turn to for Cruise in ‘‘Top Gun’’ and put up the munity, makes her an excellent choice to assistance in initiating and overseeing nu- sign that said: ‘‘Mission Accom- lead the Criminal Division. The F.O.P. has merous federal law enforcement task forces? no doubt that she will continue to be an out- Senator Reid, the membership of FLEOA plished.’’ I guess they decided it was all standing Assistant Attorney General, and we hopes that you will consider the nomination over; why debate it? urge the Judiciary Committee to expedi- of Ms. Fisher a priority matter. We are pre- It would be nice if we enacted a Fed- tiously approve her nomination. If I can pro- pared to provide you with additional rec- eral budget. The law says—the law vide any further recommendations for Ms. ommendations and anecdotal support if nec- says, and I say this to my law-and- Fisher, please do not hesitate to contact me essary. Please don’t hesitate to contact me order friends who control the agenda, or Executive Director Jim Pasco in my or Executive Vice President Jon Adler if we my Republican friends who control the Washington office. can be of further assistance. On behalf of the agenda—the law says we have to have a Sincerely, FLEOA membership, I thank you for your CHUCK CANTERBURY, leadership and your service to our great budget passed by April. We didn’t do it National President. country. in April or May or June or July or Au- Sincerely, gust, now September. We are all law FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ART GORDON, and order around here, but apparently OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, National President. we think we don’t have to follow the Lewisberry, PA, August 31, 2006. Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- law. Hon. HARRY REID, sence of a quorum. Of course, we are supposed to pass U.S. Senate, the 11 remaining required appropria- Washington, DC. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The DEAR SENATOR REID: On behalf of the 25,000 clerk will call the roll. tions bills by the end of this month. It members of the Federal Law Enforcement The assistant legislative clerk pro- doesn’t look like that is going to hap- Officers Association (FLEOA), I am writing ceeded to call the roll. pen.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.007 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9701 We talked about enacting lobbying adoption of the antitorture amendment coming with me at, or after, the May reform and ethics legislation. I remem- last year, the recent adoption of the 2004 hearing in which I asked him what ber the Republican leadership having a Army Field Manual, and 5 years of the the FBI had observed at Guantanamo, wonderful press conference, just abso- Bush-Cheney administration’s resist- we could have gotten to a detention lutely wonderful—just touched by it— ance to the rule of law and resistance and interrogation policy befitting the especially knowing they would never to the U.S. military abiding by its Ge- United States years sooner than we bring up the legislation. neva obligations, that may be finally have. But rather than answer a simple, It would be nice to address the sky- coming to a close. Of course, we can’t clear question, it is easier to stonewall. rocketing cost of fuel. I don’t think even be sure of that, given that despite If the administration had been forth- any one of us goes home where we the great fanfare surrounding the law coming with Congress in October of don’t hear about the cost of gas, but we against torture, we had a Presidential 2001 when it decided secretly to flout don’t do anything about that. Signing Statement that undermined the FISA law and conduct warrantless People talk to me about health care. enactment of the antitorture law and wiretaps of Americans, we could have We don’t do anything about that, ei- basically said the President and those avoided 5 years of lawbreaking, and we ther. he designates can work outside the could have had a more effective sur- How about a bipartisan, comprehen- law. veillance program targeted at terror- sive immigration reform bill? I stood Now, I remain troubled by the nomi- ists, not Americans. outside the White House and praised nee’s lack of prosecutorial trial experi- In other words, every time they cover President Bush for his support of a ence. There have been people who have up, things get worse. Just tell the comprehensive immigration reform held this position—Mr. Chertoff, James truth, be open, and things get better. If bill. He told several of us in a long Robinson, William Weld—who were the administration had answered me meeting—and I think he was pas- seasoned Federal prosecutors. In her when I asked over and over about the sionate about it—that we needed to case, she would be supervising people Convention Against Torture and about have one. When a 30-vehicle caravan of who have to prosecute and make judg- rendition, we could have come to grips Vice President CHENEY’s with sirens ment calls on very complex cases. They with those matters before they degen- wailing came up to the Hill today, I would have to decide whether to go for- erated, as they have, into what has be- don’t think they were saying: Let’s ward. She will be the one to finally come an international embarrassment pass a comprehensive immigration re- sign off on that, but she has never pros- for the United States. Former Sec- form bill. ecuted a case. It is sort of like saying retary of State Colin Powell, a former But what we can do is controversial you are going to be the head brain sur- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, nominations—not the items the law re- geon; however, you have never really now acknowledges it threatens our quires us to do but the things the fund- been in an operating room, you have moral authority on the war on ter- raising letters require. never seen a brain, but there you go. rorism. Again, if the administration In this case, we have an interesting Even more troubling, perhaps, is the had honestly answered years ago, we nominee to be the head of the Criminal fact that there are so few senior offi- could have cleared it up, and we Division for the Justice Department. cials at the Justice Department who do wouldn’t be in a case where the rest of She has never prosecuted a case. She have experience in criminal prosecu- the world looks at us now and asks us has minimal trial experience. But she tion. I agree with the chairman of the what we are doing. is going to be the head of the Criminal Judiciary Committee, Senator SPEC- Just today, a Canadian commission, Division of the Justice Department. TER, who has noted: The lack of crimi- having studied it, reports that a Cana- Her career has been spent almost en- nal experience at the top of the Depart- dian citizen, Maher Arar, who was re- tirely in private practice. ment ‘‘does concern me.’’ He said that turning from vacation—a Canadian cit- She is a longtime protegee of Home- while there were lots of ‘‘first-class izen, a Canadian citizen—was arrested land Security Secretary Michael professionals’’ throughout the ranks of by American authorities at JFK Air- Chertoff, who was in overall charge of prosecutors, ‘‘there are tough judg- port in New York. He was held for 12 cleaning up after Katrina, which I ment calls that have to be made at the days, not allowed to speak to a lawyer know will happen some day. So after top, and it’s good to have some experi- or a Canadian consular official, and he being his protegee, she is rewarded ence on what criminal intent means was then turned over not to Canada, with the post of heading the Criminal when you have to make those deci- which was 200 miles away, but to Syria Division of the Justice Department. sions.’’ where he was tortured, thousands of I did not block her from coming out Both Senator SPECTER and I are miles away. of the Judiciary Committee. We had a former prosecutors. We understand So here is what the United States is voice vote on June 16 of last year. But that. faced with. We seized a person from an- then concerns arose about her role, I also share the concern of the distin- other country in New York, we don’t while Mr. Chertoff’s deputy, in meet- guished senior Senator from Michigan, allow him to speak to a lawyer, and we ings in which controversial interroga- Senator LEVIN, with the uncertainty don’t allow him to speak with his con- tion techniques used on detainees at about Ms. Fisher’s role as Mr. sular official from his own embassy. the Naval Facility in Guantanamo Chertoff’s deputy in the development We don’t send him back to his country, Bay, Cuba, were discussed and decided and use of controversial detainee inter- where if he is wanted for something upon with the Department of Defense. rogation techniques. Despite repeated they could arrest him—it is, after all, There remain questions about whether requests from Senator LEVIN, who is, about a 5-hour drive to the Canadian Ms. Fisher attended those meetings after all, the ranking member and a border—instead we ship him thousands and her role in determining how these past chairman of the Senate Armed of miles away to be tortured in a Syr- detainees would be questioned and Services Committee, joined by others, ian prison, incidentally done without treated. What did she know? When did the Justice Department refused to sat- the knowledge of the Canadians. she know it? What did she do about it? isfy Senators on these points. As a re- Now, I know how Senator LEVIN must They are simple questions: What did sult, concerns remain whether Ms. feel because all of my efforts to get to she know? When did she know it? And Fisher had knowledge of the abuse of the bottom of this case have also been what did she do about it? None of that detainees at Guantanamo and what, if brushed aside by the Bush-Cheney ad- has been answered. any, action she took. The rubberstamp ministration. Over the years, I have This administration has yet to come Republican leadership of this Congress yet to get a satisfactory explanation. clean to the Congress or to the Amer- has gone along with the administration The Canadian commission, though, ican people in connection with the se- and said: You can’t have the informa- found he had no ties to terrorists. He cret legal justifications it has gen- tion. was arrested on bad intelligence, and erated and practices it employs. They Sometimes holding this stuff back his forced confessions in Syria re- can’t dismiss these outrageous prac- creates far more of a problem than just flected torture, not the truth. We know tices at Guantanamo as the actions of telling the truth out front. If FBI Di- if you torture somebody long enough, a few ‘‘bad apples’’. With the Senate rector Mueller had been more forth- they will say anything you want.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.021 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 The United States should acknowl- tacks of September 11. That experience Division. Mr. Wainstein’s confirmation edge what it did, but instead, it uses will serve her well as Assistant Attor- would fulfill one of the key rec- legal maneuvers to thwart every effort ney General for the Criminal Division. ommendations of the WMD Commis- to get to the facts and be accountable The Criminal Division is one of the sion, the Weapons of Mass Destruction for its mistakes. No matter how egre- most important jobs of the Department Commission. It was the WMD Commis- gious the mistake, no matter how of Justice. It handles a variety of sion that recommended the reorganiza- many international laws are broken, issues, including counterterrorism, vio- tion of intelligence-gathering compo- nobody ever admits a mistake around lent crime, corporate fraud, and crimes nents within the Department of Jus- here. against children. The Criminal Divi- tice. Mr. Wainstein has broad-based, bi- Now, I certainly understand, if some- sion’s importance to the success of partisan support, yet he inexplicably body votes against this nomination, it America’s fight in the war against ter- still faces a Democrat filibuster-by- may be a vote not so much against Ms. ror makes it all the more important hold. Fisher, but a vote against this adminis- that the Senate end this obstruction We cannot wait any longer for Demo- tration’s stonewalling and going it and make Ms. Fisher’s appointment crats to release their hold on Mr. alone to the detriment of the interest permanent. Wainstein. In the 5 years since the at- of the United States and the safety, se- Beginning with her service as Deputy tacks of September 11, the Federal curity, and rights of all Americans. Special Counsel to the U.S. Senate’s Government has taken a number of Last month, our Nation commemo- Special Committee to Investigate steps to reorganize and improve its re- rated the one-year anniversary of Hur- Whitewater, Ms. Fisher has exemplified sources to better fight terrorism. Our ricane Katrina and the devastation it the attributes needed to lead an orga- terrorist enemies are always changing wrought. We haven’t done much to nization with a mission vital and im- and adapting, and so must we—if we clean it up at Homeland Security, but portant, obviously, to the Department are to keep the upper hand in the war it is the one-year anniversary. Last of Justice’s Criminal Division. Prior to on terror. week, our Nation commemorated the her latest Government service, she was Some 15 months ago, the WMD Com- fifth anniversary of the deadliest ter- a litigation partner for 5 years at the mission recognized that improvements rorist attack on American soil in our DC office of Latham & Watkins, one of should be made to the Department of Nation’s history. These twin trage- the premier law firms in the country. Justice’s national security apparatus. dies—one caused by nature, one caused She takes from that experience a re- They recommended a reorganization of by terrorists—serve as somber, but spect and deep knowledge of the law. the Department and the creation of a ever present, reminders that our Na- Since her recess appointment in No- new National Security Division—which tion is still not secure. One year after vember of 2005, necessitated because of would bring together under one um- this administration’s appalling foot- holds on her nomination, Ms. Fisher brella all the national security compo- dragging, incompetent, and wasteful has served as Assistant Attorney Gen- nents of the DOJ. response to Hurricane Katrina, our Na- eral with distinction, honor, and suc- The National Security Division that tion still has citizens on the Gulf Coast cess. She immediately refocused the di- Mr. Wainstein would oversee is criti- who do not have homes to return to or vision’s mission in a way that reflects cally important to the Department— jobs waiting when they get there. Five the priorities of the administration. and to America’s national security. It years after 9/11, our country still lacks For example, under Ms. Fisher, the will integrate the key national secu- an effective international strategy to Criminal Division has made impressive rity components—the Counterterror- protect the American people from ter- headway in supporting the Nation’s na- ism and Counterespionage Sections of rorism. We need to refocus our efforts tional security mission, in combating the Criminal Division and the Office of and our resources where they belong: violent crime, including gang violence, Intelligence Policy and Review, which on providing real security for the and protecting our children from ex- has the lead role in implementing the American people. America can do bet- ploitation on the Internet and else- Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, ter. The full agenda before us as we where. FISA—under the leadership of a single enter the final weeks of this legislative What is troubling about the debate Assistant Attorney General. Bringing session reflects how, even though one today on this nomination is that we together these mission-critical entities party controls the White House, the are having a debate about a nominee will enhance our ability to fulfill our House of Representatives, and the Sen- who so clearly deserves confirmation. top priority of preventing, disrupting ate—even though we have a one-party What is troubling about today’s debate and defeating terrorist acts before they Government—these Republicans have is that it is reflective of the continued occur. failed, at our Nation’s most pressing obstruction of nominees by Democrats The President approved the WMD hour, to provide this country with in the U.S. Senate. This obstruction Commission’s recommendation more leadership. has not only affected judicial nomina- than a year ago. And Congress em- Mr. President, I see the distinguished tions, which is perhaps better known, braced the concept and fully authorized Senator from Texas on the Senate but also the confirmation of important the National Security Division as part floor. I reserve the remainder of my executive branch nominees with sig- of the USA PATRIOT Act reauthoriza- time, and I yield the floor. nificant national security responsibil- tion. Congress has also approved a re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ities. Ms. Fisher oversees vital counter- programming request submitted by the ator from Texas is recognized. terrorism and counterespionage divi- DOJ and office space has been dedi- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I come sions. But because her nomination has cated and renovated—but unfortu- to the floor to speak in favor of the been blocked, these critical compo- nately, it remains vacant. It remains confirmation of Alice Fisher, the Presi- nents have operated without a Senate- vacant because holds have been placed dent’s nominee to be Assistant Attor- confirmed supervisor for more than a on the nomination and we have seen a ney General in charge of the Criminal year. filibuster-by-hold. The Department has Division at the U.S. Department of Consider the constant refrain from done everything it can until this Sen- Justice. I am glad to say that Ms. Fish- our colleagues on the other side of the ate confirms Mr. Wainstein. Obstruc- er’s confirmation will finally overcome aisle that this Republican-led Congress tion from the other side of the aisle, the unnecessary obstruction that she is not doing everything it can to pro- Mr. President, is impeding efforts to faces in this Congress which has forced tect America’s national security. Be- improve national security. Long-term the President to reassess her appoint- yond Ms. Fisher’s nomination, this planning is being delayed and uncer- ment. message stands in stark contrast with tainty is beginning to affect morale. Ms. Fisher is an outstanding nominee the democrats’ record of obstruction on The Department of Justice needs Mr. for this position. In addition to her cre- other key national security posts. Wainstein on board, to provide leader- dentials, she has substantial previous Perhaps the most inexcusable ob- ship, vision and guidance. Again, like public service experience, particularly struction pertains to the nomination of Ms. Fisher’s stalled nomination, Demo- in the Criminal Division during a dif- Kenneth Wainstein, who would head crat obstruction is impeding this effort ficult time following the terrorist at- the newly created National Security to improve national security.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.022 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9703 But Ms. Fisher and Mr. Wainstein are his role in the FBI as General Counsel Cuba, during the time that Ms. Fisher not the only nominees to face obstruc- from mid-2002 to mid-2003 and when he served as deputy head of the Criminal tion. Just looking back to a few others was the Chief of Staff for the FBI Di- Division in the Justice Department who were slotted to fill positions crit- rector from mid-2003 to 2004. from July 2001 to July 2003. From pub- ical to our Nation’s war on terror have So the delays here are directly at- licly released FBI documents, we have likewise been filibustered. For in- tributable to the obstruction and the learned that FBI personnel raised seri- stance, the current Deputy Secretary stonewalling of the administration in ous concerns about these DOD interro- of Defense, Gordon England, was fili- response to legitimate requests for doc- gation tactics at weekly meetings be- bustered before the President was uments. These impediments to votes tween FBI and Department of Justice forced to recess-appoint him. He was can be easily removed by simply hav- Criminal Division officials. I have eventually confirmed. Undersecretary ing the committee chairman join in sought to find out what Ms. Fisher of Defense for Policy, Eric Edelman, the request for these documents, but knew about these FBI concerns over was filibustered, recess-appointed, and that has not been forthcoming. aggressive DOD methods; what, if any- finally confirmed; and Office of the Di- Today the issue is Ms. Alice Fisher. thing, was reported to Ms. Fisher; and rector of National Intelligence General It is another example where requests what steps, if any, she took in re- Counsel, Ben Powell, likewise was fili- for documents and for information sponse. bustered, recess-appointed and finally have been denied. These are legitimate If Ms. Fisher knew of aggressive in- confirmed. requests which directly relate to Ms. terrogation techniques at Guantanamo This obstruction is not limited solely Fisher and to whether she should be and did nothing about it, or she knew to nominations. Who can forget how confirmed. I want to get into the his- about them but has denied knowing, proud Democrats were when they cele- tory of this matter in some detail. I then I would be deeply troubled. The brated killing the reauthorization of yield myself 45 minutes for that pur- administration has repeatedly ob- the PATRIOT Act, one of the most impose. structed efforts to get this information, information which is, in my judg- portant anti-terror tools for our front- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment, relevant to Ms. Fisher’s suit- line law enforcement and intelligence objection, it is so ordered. ability for the position to which she is agents. Democrats also complain that Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, today the issue of detainee abuse at Guantanamo nominated. we are not doing all we can to secure The administration has literally and the safety of our citizens, and then pro- Bay is very much on our minds and in the headlines as we debate how we will figuratively covered up the Guanta- mote hyperbole and hysteria about the namo abuses. This refusal by the ad- Terrorist Surveillance Program, which treat detainees in the future. In this context, the nomination of Ms. Alice ministration to provide relevant infor- is well within the President’s authority mation is part of a larger pattern by during wartime, to conduct critical Fisher for the position of Assistant At- torney General for the Criminal Divi- the executive branch of denying the battlefield intelligence-gathering Senate the information needed to carry sion at the Department of Justice is against foreign threats to America. out confirmation and oversight respon- not just a routine appointment. Alice I think the American people see sibilities. Over and over again, the ad- Fisher was the deputy at the Criminal through this Democrat obstruction. ministration seems to use every means Division while the abuse at Guanta- But nominations to critical national at its disposal to deny documents or in- namo was occurring and while concerns security positions should not face par- formation to the Senate, or to with- about interrogation tactics were being tisan road blocks. I recently read a hold key portions of documents, or to raised within the Criminal Division at newspaper report on the nomination of limit access to information. Mr. Wainstein. It reported that the of- that same time. We are being asked to It threatens to erode the Senate’s fice was ready, the phone lines up and confirm Ms. Fisher today with unan- constitutional obligations and respon- the computers humming, waiting on swered relevant questions about any sibilities and the constitutional bal- him to start. But, his nomination is knowledge she may have had or actions ance between the executive and legisla- being blocked on reasons unrelated to she might have taken relative to those tive branches of Government. Senate him. This obstruction must stop. interrogation tactics. acquiescence in the administration’s I am glad Ms. Fisher will be con- I want to share with my colleagues refusal to provide relevant information firmed later today and I hope that the longstanding unanswered questions re- undermines the fundamental principle Senate will be able to move on to Mr. garding Ms. Fisher’s nomination to of Congress as a co-equal branch of Wainstein’s nomination quickly so this position. The constitutional duty Government. that we do not leave critical national of the Senate to provide its advice and The story of the administration’s security offices unfilled. consent to nominations is a solemn concealing information about Guanta- In closing, I am pleased that Presi- one. Instead of respecting this con- namo abuses began during a previous dent Bush has nominated Ms. Fisher to stitutional duty, the administration confirmation, that of Judge Michael serve as Assistant Attorney General has consistently sought to thwart it by Chertoff in early 2005 to head the De- and I look forward to her continued denying us relevant information. partment of Homeland Security. Judge service in that post. I ask my col- The administration has put up bar- Chertoff had been the head of the Jus- leagues to support her nomination. rier after barrier, hurdle after hurdle tice Department’s Criminal Division, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to efforts to get legitimate information where Alice Fisher served as his deputy THUNE). The Senator from Michigan. that bears on Ms. Fisher’s fitness to from July 2001 to July 2003. In pre- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I listened serve in this important position. Why paring for the Homeland Security and to the Senator from Texas, but I do not the administration has stonewalled for Governmental Affairs Committee’s want to debate the Wainstein nomina- so long instead of answering questions hearing on Judge Chertoff’s nomination today because we have the Fisher and providing information can only be tion, I became aware of a document nomination in front of us. I would just speculated by me. Is it because it is bearing on what officials under Judge say one thing in response; that is, the part of an effort to prevent information Chertoff’s supervision knew, and there- delays in his confirmation vote are di- about interrogation tactics from being fore about what he might have known, rectly the result of the administra- provided to Congress, or does it relate about the mistreatment of detainees at tion’s obstruction of Senate requests directly to Alice Fisher? I don’t know Guantanamo. This document had been for very relevant documents. Any the answer, but the fact of the made public in response to a Freedom delays can be placed right at the feet of stonewalling is undeniable. It is part of of Information Act, or FOIA, request. the administration that has a pattern of secrecy that this adminis- The document, dated May 10, 2004, stonewalled requests for information. I tration has engaged in in so many consists of a series of e-mails by an FBI hope the Senator from Texas and other areas and so many ways. agent—unnamed—recounting the con- Republicans would join in legitimate The information I have sought re- cerns that FBI Agents as law enforce- requests for relevant information. The lates to what Ms. Fisher knew about ment personnel down at Guantanamo, documents that are being sought are aggressive and abusive interrogation had during 2002 and 2003. He was re- directly related to Mr. Wainstein and techniques in use at Guantanamo Bay, counting what the FBI Agents saw in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.011 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 those critical years when Ms. Fisher This was all brought back to the De- head of the Criminal Division. He could was the Deputy Director for the Crimi- partment of Justice when Alice Fisher not recall any discussion about DOD’s nal Division. It spoke about DOD inter- was the deputy head of the Criminal interrogation techniques at Guanta- rogation techniques which ‘‘differed Division. And if the Criminal Division namo ‘‘other than simply the question drastically’’ from methods employed people were deeply involved in these of whether interrogations or ques- by the FBI. It recounted ‘‘heated’’ con- debates, was Ms. Fisher involved? What tioning down there was effective or versations of FBI personnel with DOD did she know about the aggressive tac- not.’’ officials. tics? What did she know about the ob- Judge Chertoff further testified that There were heated conversations be- jection of the FBI agent, which is part he ‘‘had no knowledge’’ of the use of tween FBI personnel and DOD officials of the Department of Justice, to these any interrogation techniques other about aggressive interrogation tech- techniques? That is what we have tried than those that he described as ‘‘plain niques. This FBI agent said that the to find out over the last year and a vanilla.’’ Department of Defense has their half. We learned a few months after Judge marching orders from the Secretary of The May 2004 FBI document I men- Chertoff’s confirmation that the inter- Defense and that the two techniques tioned describes how senior FBI offi- rogation techniques the military was again differed drastically. cials communicated regularly with using at Guantanamo were anything E-mails during those years recount- their Justice Department counterparts but ‘‘plain vanilla.’’ The Defense De- ing these heated conversations between in the Criminal Division during the pe- partment investigation by Generals the FBI which was objecting to the riod in question, the period when Ms. Schmidt and Furlow into the FBI alle- techniques being used at Guantanamo Fisher was Deputy Director of Depart- gations of detainee mistreatment at and DOD officials who were engaged in ment’s Criminal Division. In these Guantanamo during the period of 2002 those techniques confirmed the serious meetings, the FBI’s deep concerns to 2003 found that interrogators at FBI concern about what they saw at about techniques employed by DOD Guantanamo could subject detainees to Guantanamo. FBI agents expressed personnel were discussed. Efforts to numerous aggressive interrogation alarm about the military’s interroga- learn more began during Judge techniques. These included nudity, tion plans, saying in an e-mail dated Chertoff’s confirmation as head of the sleep deprivation, isolation, tempera- December 9, 2002: ‘‘You won’t believe Department of Homeland Security. He ture extremes, both hot and cold, loud it.’’ Also in that e-mail dated Decem- had been head of the Criminal Division music and strobe lights and ‘‘gender ber 9, 2002, they included an outline of during the time of these events, from coercion;’’ that is, inappropriate touch- the coercive techniques in the mili- April of 2002 through March of 2003 that ing by female interrogators. tary’s interviewing toolkit. Alice Fisher was his deputy. The report found that the interroga- So you have the FBI on the one hand Let me read from the May 2004 docu- tion of one high-value detainee in- talking to their headquarters about co- ment. This was the highly redacted volved many of these techniques as ercive techniques being used against version which was available at the well as forcing the detainee to wear a Guantanamo detainees, complaining time of the Senate’s consideration of dog leash and perform dog tricks; also about those details, and in one e-mail Judge Chertoff’s nomination. The docu- forcing him to wear women’s under- dated September 30, 2002, FBI agents ment reads in part as follows: wear; strip searches; and 20-hour inter- were asked whether or not they could rogations for 48 out of 54 days. In my weekly meetings with DOJ, we often Here is what one of the persons in the even work with the military interroga- discussed [redacted, blanked out] techniques tors. They were told that FBI agents and how they were not effective for pro- Army helping to keep these detainees had guidance to work with military in- ducing intelligence that was reliable. in custody wrote about her experi- terrogators ‘‘as long as there was no Then there is a series of blotted-out ences. She wrote: ‘torture’ involved.’’ names of several individuals with the On a couple of occasions, I entered inter- Think about it. We read the head- abbreviation SES after the names indi- view rooms to find a detainee chained hand lines in today’s newspapers of the tech- and foot in a fetal position to the floor with cating the individuals were members of no food or water, or care. Most times, they niques being used by the Department of the Senior Executive Service. The doc- would urinate and defecate on themselves. Defense, the CIA and the Department ument states that the named individ- They had been left there for 18 to 48 hours or of Justice. These are the headlines that uals ‘‘all from the Department of Jus- more. On one occasion the air conditioning we see in today’s papers. These are the tice Criminal Division’’ attended meet- had been turned down so far the temperature events from which those headlines ings with the FBI. Again, Alice Fisher was so cold in the room that the barefooted flow. These are e-mails back in 2002 and was the Deputy Director of the Depart- detainee was shaking with cold. When I 2003 referring to coercive techniques ment of Justice Criminal Division at asked the MPs on duty what was going on, I that the FBI objected to, talking about was told the interrogators the day prior had the time. ordered this treatment and the detainee was heated conversations that the FBI was The document continues: not to be moved. The detainee was almost having with the Department of Defense We all agreed [blank, redacted, covered unconscious on the floor with a pile of hair over those techniques. That is what to- over] were going to be an issue in the mili- next to him. He had apparently been lit- day’s story flows from. tary commission cases. I know [blank] erally pulling out his own hair throughout Yet the FBI was finally told by their brought this to the attention of [blank]. the night. superiors that you can be present as That was the document that we were ‘‘Plain vanilla’’ is all that Judge long as no torture is involved. given during the Chertoff nomination. Chertoff heard about. But members of FBI agents complained of DOD tech- Clearly, the redacted information—the his Division heard about those techniques in a number of settings, includ- deleted portions of this document—was niques, and we didn’t know that during ing to the generals at Guantanamo, to relevant. It included the names of sen- the Chertoff nomination because the the DOD General Counsel here in Wash- ior Criminal Division officials partici- information was denied to us. ington, and in video teleconferences pating in those meetings with the FBI Other FBI documents include a par- with the Pentagon. According to FBI agents. The administration withheld tially redacted letter dated July 14, emails, a senior member of the Depart- this information during Judge 2004 from Thomas Harrington, Deputy ment of Justice Criminal Division was Chertoff’s confirmation hearing before Assistant Director of the FBI’s Coun- present at Guantanamo at the time of the Homeland Security Committee of terterrorism Division to Major General a ‘‘heated’’ video teleconference during which I am a member. Donald Ryder, Commanding General of late 2002. FBI officials were so con- On February 2, 2005 during his con- the Army’s Criminal Investigation cerned that their agents at Guanta- firmation hearing, I asked Judge Command. namo received guidance during this pe- Chertoff about this document. In that Detailee highly aggressive, interrogation riod from headquarters ‘‘to step out of hearing, Judge Chertoff could not say techniques at Guantanamo. the picture’’ and ‘‘stand clear’’ when which Criminal Division officials were The subject line in the letter is ‘‘sus- these aggressive interrogation tech- named in the document or even wheth- pected mistreatment of detainees.’’ niques are being used. That is how deep er the weekly meetings referred to in The letter describes alleged this went. the document occurred on his watch as incidences of abuse witnessed by FBI

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.025 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9705 agents as early as the fall of 2002. had access to the names listed in the President. The particular FBI docu- These include allegations of a female May 2004 FBI document at the time of ment that Senator LIEBERMAN and I interrogator squeezing a male detain- Judge Chertoff’s confirmation, we sought, and the other documents that I ee’s genitals, bending back his thumbs; would have tried to refresh Judge have referred to, dramatize the refusal an interrogator reportedly wrapping a Chertoff’s recollection about the con- of the administration to be straight detainee’s head in duct tape; the use of versations referred to in these docu- with the American people and with the a dog to intimidate a detainee. ments. Congress relative to the detainee abuse The letter describes a detainee suf- The Senate clearly had a right to issue. fering from extreme mental trauma find out the names of these Depart- The thwarting of congressional over- after being kept in isolation in a cell ment of Justice Criminal Division offi- sight over this and so many other flooded with lights for 3 months. cials and ask them what they knew issues is deeply ingrained in this ad- The letter indicates these incidents about these interrogations, what if ministration. The executive branch is and other FBI concerns were discussed anything they reported, what actions if determined to seize any crumb of jus- with two officials in the DOD General any were taken. The Senate was frus- tification to prevent Congress’s access Counsel’s office in mid-2002. trated and thwarted by an administra- to executive branch documents needed There are two points to emphasize tion that wanted to cover up what was to carry out our constitutional respon- here. These events took place from 2002 going on in the area of interrogation of sibilities of confirmation and over- to 2003 when Ms. Fisher was the De- detainees at Guantanamo. sight. partment’s Director of the Criminal Di- In February of 2005, Senator vision. LIEBERMAN and I wrote to FBI director We found out a month after the Sen- These events were reported to top Mueller requesting that he provide an ate confirmed Judge Chertoff to head level people in the Criminal Division. unredacted version of the May 2004 doc- the Department of Homeland Security The question is, What did she know ument referring to the weekly FBI the redacted portions of the May 2004 about these events as Deputy Director Criminal Division meetings or, if a FBI e-mail were, indeed, very relevant of that Criminal Division? That is what copy was not provided, then provide a to Judge Chertoff’s nomination. On we have tried to find out since her legal justification for denying us the March 18, 2005, the Justice Department nomination. That is where we have unredacted document. finally responded to our February 10, been thwarted and frustrated and ob- In letter dated 3 days later, February 2005 letter, a letter from Senator structed by the administration in get- 7, 2005, the Department of Justice—not LIEBERMAN and myself, asking the De- ting information from them. the FBI but the Department of Jus- partment to reconsider its decision to These are not some unknown people tice—wrote to deny the request. The withhold an unredacted copy of the making these complaints to the De- Justice Department claimed that an May 2004 document. In its May 2005 re- partment of Justice’s Criminal Divi- unredacted copy could not be provided sponse, the Justice Department stated sion. This is our own FBI people who because it contained ‘‘information cov- it had reviewed the May 2004 FBI e- are strongly objecting to these aggres- ered by the Privacy Act . . . as well as mail and provided a new version of the sive DOD interrogation techniques. deliberative process material.’’ A few document, somewhat less redacted They were writing in. They were send- days later, on February 10, Senator than previously. ing e-mails back to their headquarters LIEBERMAN and I wrote to the Attorney While significant information contin- about the military’s coercive interro- General requesting that he reconsider ued to be withheld, including the name gations. his decision not to provide an of the FBI agent who authored the e- One e-mail said, ‘‘You won’t believe unredacted copy of the May 2004 FBI mail, the new version contained new it’’—the techniques used and what they document. information, including the names of were involved with. At the same time, Despite repeated requests, the Jus- the four Department of Justice Crimi- FBI personnel had weekly meetings tice Department refused to provide ei- nal Division officials who had regularly with senior Criminal division officials ther an unredacted copy of the May 10, met with FBI personnel concerned discussing the Department of Defense 2004 e-mail or information on the about Department of Defense interro- techniques. Again, Michael Chertoff names of the FBI and the Department gation techniques. was head of that division at the time of Justice personnel redacted from the Specifically, the named Criminal Di- Alice Fisher was his deputy. document prior to the Senate con- vision officials who, according to this Other Department of Defense inves- firmation vote on February 15, 2005 of e-mail, were present at those meetings, tigations into detainee abuse, in par- Judge Chertoff, the Secretary of the discussing those interrogation tech- ticular the report of Major General Department of Homeland Security. niques, were Alice Fisher, who served George Fay and the Schlesinger panel, The Justice Department’s refusal to as Judge Chertoff’s deputy, Dave concluded that it was some of these ag- provide this information based on the Nahmias, then counsel to Judge gressive techniques in use at Guanta- Privacy Act was a misuse of that stat- Chertoff within the Criminal Division, namo which migrated to Afghanistan ute. The Privacy Act was designed pri- and two other senior Criminal Division and Iraq and were part and parcel of marily to prevent the U.S. Government officials, Bruce Swartz and Laura detainee abuse at Abu Ghraib and else- from disclosing personal information Parsky. Also newly revealed was that where. If the techniques at Guanta- about private individuals who have not one Criminal Division official, Bruce namo that I have just described sound consented to that disclosure. That act Swartz, had brought concerns about familiar, it is, because the pictures of is not intended to authorize the Gov- Department of Defense tactics to the those techniques used at Abu Ghraib ernment to conceal from Congress the attention of the Department of Defense became painfully familiar to us and to names of public officials engaged in Office of General Counsel. the world. Government conduct funded with tax- That Judge Chertoff did not recall payers dollars. Invoking the Privacy On May 2, 2005, I wrote to Attorney any discussions about DOD interroga- Act to deny the Senate relevant infor- General Gonzales requesting the name tion techniques other than perhaps mation regarding a nomination before of the author of that May 2004 e-mail. whether they were effective, never the Senate was an abusive and dan- Who was the FBI agent who wrote that heard of a discussion about abuses, ag- gerous precedent, and we were deter- e-mail naming those persons? I also re- gressive techniques being used by the mined not to let it stand. quested an opportunity to interview Department of Defense, Judge Chertoff The excuses used to deny us an both the FBI and the Department of did not recall any knowledge, did not unredacted May 2004 document went Justice personnel named in that docu- have any knowledge about who in his beyond any assertion that a U.S. Sen- ment, including, specifically, senior division might have engaged in such ate has ever accepted from any admin- Justice Department officials David discussions or when those discussions istration as far as I can determine. Nahmias, Bruce Swartz, and Laura might have taken place, should not There is no claim of executive privi- Parsky. have been the end of the Senate in- lege, and the document itself has no I don’t think there is any doubt that quiry into this matter. If the Senate bearing on any advice given to the information would be relative to the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.028 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 nomination of Judge Chertoff. The ad- concerns about interviews’’ but ‘‘cannot re- July 26, 2006: DOJ letter to Levin agreeing ministration essentially told us, how- call the content of specific meetings about to the request to make FBI Agent available ever, to trust them, that the informa- detainee interrogation at Guantanamo Bay.’’ to be interviewed with a representative from June 7, 2005: In response to second set of the FBI OGC present, but asserting that tion and interviews we were seeking written questions from Senators Durbin and questions must be limited to those related to were not relevant to Judge Chertoff’s Kennedy, Fisher says she does ‘‘not recall ‘‘the agent’s factual knowledge of commu- nomination. FBI personnel or anyone else expressing to nications to Ms. Fisher about the treatment Yes, it was. me allegations about mistreatment of de- of detainees at Guantanamo Bay.’’ This saga, the pattern of withholding tainees at Guantanamo Bay.’’ She states July 26, 2006: Levin letter to DOJ clarifies relevant information about Guanta- that she ‘‘cannot reconcile my recollection that Senator Levin intends to ask the FBI namo abuses continued in relation to with statements contained in the (May 10, agent ‘‘any question which I consider rel- 2004) e-mail. . . .’’ evant to the nomination of Alice Fisher.’’ Alice Fisher’s nomination in April 2005 June 14, 2005: Senators Durbin, Kennedy, July 26, 2006: Senators Levin and Specter to fill the position vacated by Judge and Levin interview Alice Fisher. Fisher meet with the FBI Agent, as well as FBI Chertoff, the head of the Criminal Divi- says she does not recall FBI expressing con- General Counsel Valerie Caproni. FBI Agent sion of the Department of Justice. cerns about interrogation techniques at recalls only one FBI–DOJ meeting where Remember, Ms. Fisher was specifi- Guantanamo Bay, other than concerns about Alice Fisher was present but states he had cally named by the FBI agent in the their effectiveness. regular conversations with two Criminal Di- May 10, 2004 e-mail as having attended June 16, 2005: Judiciary Committee reports vision officials, David Nahmias and Bruce Fisher nomination. Nomination placed on weekly FBI Department of Justice Swartz, regarding DoD interrogation tech- the Senate Executive Calendar. niques. The FBI Agent told Mr. Nahmias meetings where DOD interrogation June 29, 2005: Levin letter to Attorney Gen- that the DoD interrogation of one detainee techniques were discussed. The name of eral Gonzales asking for a reply to his May was ‘‘completely inappropriate.’’ the agent, however, was still redacted. 2, 2005 letter and renewing requests for infor- August 1, 2006: Levin letter to Attorney There was still, and is to this day, mation and interviews of David Nahmias, General Gonzales again requesting to inter- stonewalling and obstruction to legiti- Laura Parsky, Bruce Swartz, and other offi- view David Nahmias and Bruce Swartz. mate requests of Senators who must cials named in the May 10, 2004 e-mail. August 30, 2006: DOJ Letter to Levin re- July 26, 2005: DOJ Letter to Judiciary Com- questing a vote on Ms. Fisher’s nomination. vote under the Constitution on the mittee Chairman Arlen Specter stating that The letter does not address Senator Levin’s confirmation of these appointees. the author of the May 10, 2004 FBI e-mail request for interviews of David Nahmias and I ask unanimous consent to have a now says that he ‘‘did not have conversa- Bruce Swartz. chronology of my attempts to get in- tions with Ms. Fisher nor does he recall con- Sept. 12, 2006: Levin letter to Attorney formation relative to the Alice Fisher versations in Ms Fisher’s presence about the General Gonzales reiterating request to nomination printed in the RECORD. treatment of detainees at Guantanamo interview David Nahmias and Bruce Swartz, There being no objection, the mate- Bay.’’ but proposing in the alternative that they July 29, 2005: Letter from Attorney General provide answers to questions included with rial was ordered to be printed in the Gonzales to Minority Leader Harry Reid the letter. RECORD, as follows: stating that the steps the Department has Mr. LEVIN. Let me summarize these CHRONOLOGY RELATING TO THE NOMINATION OF taken in response to Senators’ concerns ‘‘are efforts. Alice Fisher was first asked in ALICE FISHER FOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY sufficient for the Senate to make an informed decision’’ about the Fisher nomina- written questions what she knew or GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION—AS OF SEP- heard about these FBI concerns. In her TEMBER 2006 tion. August 19, 2005: Levin letter to DOJ Inspec- answers, Ms. Fisher stated that she re- Feb. 4, 2005: First Levin-Lieberman request tor General Glenn Fine inquiring about called regular meetings between the (to FBI Director Robert Mueller) for an issues to be reviewed by the on-going IG in- FBI and Department of Justice Crimi- unredacted copy of the May 10, 2004 FBI e- vestigation into FBI allegations of detainee nal Division officials but did not ‘‘re- mail referring to weekly DOJ–FBI meetings mistreatment by DOD personnel at Guanta- at which DoD interrogation techniques were call that interrogation techniques were namo Bay. Among issues Senator Levin rec- discussed at these meetings.’’ She stat- discussed. ommends be reviewed is ‘‘the extent to Feb. 7, 2005: DOJ response denies the which Ms. Fisher was aware of FBI concerns ed, also, that she did recall ‘‘general Levin-Lieberman request for unredacted about detainee interrogations and efforts to discussions’’ with Judge Chertoff, who copy of May 10, 2004 FBI e-mail. convey these concerns to DOD and others.’’ was heading the Criminal Division, Feb 10, 2005: Second Levin-Lieberman re- August 31, 2005: Alice Fisher receives re- about the ‘‘effectiveness’’ of DOD inter- quest (to Attorney General Alberto cess appointment from President Bush to be- rogation techniques and methods com- Gonzales) for an unredacted copy of the e- come Assistant Attorney General of DOJ mail. pared to the FBI’s methods. Criminal Division. On June 14, 2005, Senators KENNEDY, Mar. 10, 2005: DOJ response provides a re- Sept. 16, 2005: DOJ IG Fine letter to Levin DURBIN, and I interviewed Ms. Fisher vised version of the May 10, 2004 FBI docu- indicating that ongoing review of FBI per- ment with fewer redactions. New version in- sonnel’s allegations regarding detainee abuse regarding her recollections of FBI concludes a reference to Alice Fisher as one of at Guantanamo will include issues relating cerns about Department of Defense in- the senior officials attending meetings where to ‘‘the role of Alice Fisher, Assistant Attor- terrogation techniques. At that meet- FBI agents expressed concerns about interro- ney General for the Criminal Division, and ing, she stood by her statement that gation techniques at Guantanamo Bay. other Department officials regarding de- she did not ‘‘recall’’ FBI officials ex- April 4, 2005: Alice Fisher nominated for tainee interrogation techniques.’’ pressing concerns about Department of Assistant Attorney General of DOJ Criminal Sept. 19, 2005: Alice Fisher is re-nominated Division. Defense methods at Guantanamo other for Assistant Attorney General of DOJ than general concerns about their ef- April 6, 2005: DOJ letter to Senator Levin Criminal Division. supplementing the February 10, 2005 Levin/ Sept. 29, 2005: Minority Leader Reid letter fectiveness. Lieberman letter, including third version of to Attorney General Gonzales requesting To attempt to resolve the conflict in May 10, 2004 document with additional text that DOJ provide interested Senators with those statements, I wrote to Attorney restored. Name of e-mail’s author remains the opportunity to interview relevant FBI General Gonzales in June of 2005 re- redacted. and DOJ personnel. questing a response to my request May 2, 2005: Levin letter to Attorney Gen- Dec. 15, 2005: At meeting with Attorney originally made on May 2, 2005 for the eral Gonzales requesting again that DOJ pro- General Gonzales and White House Counsel name of the FBI agent who authored vide the names of the author of the e-mail Harriet Miers, Senator Levin requests meet- the e-mail and for an opportunity to and other FBI personnel still redacted from ing with FBI agent who authored the May the May 10, 2004 document and for an oppor- 2004 e-mail without DOJ representative interview the Criminal Division offi- tunity to interview FBI and DOJ personnel present, but offers compromise of having cials named in that document, includ- named in that document. DOJ IG representative sit in on the meeting. ing David Nahmias, Bruce Swartz, and May 12, 2005: Judiciary Committee holds July 25, 2006: Senator Specter letter to At- Laura Parsky. So May of 2005 is the hearing on Fisher nomination. torney General Gonzales requesting to set up first time I made the request for the May 2005: In response to written questions an interview between Senator Levin and the name of the FBI agent who authored from Judiciary Committee member Senator FBI Agent. the e-mail and an opportunity to inter- Richard Durbin, Fisher states she did ‘‘recall July 25, 2006: Levin letter to Attorney Gen- general discussions about interrogations at eral Gonzales requesting to meet with the view the named Criminal Division offi- Guantanamo Bay’’ but did ‘‘not recall that FBI Agent with Senator Specter, and an IG cials that were listed in that docu- interrogation techniques were discussed’’ at representative present, or alternatively, a ment—Nahmias, Swartz and Parsky. weekly meetings between DOJ and FBI. She representative from the FBI’s Office of Gen- On July 26, 2005, the Justice Depart- states she does ‘‘recall being aware of FBI eral Counsel (OGC). ment wrote the Judiciary Committee

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.029 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9707 Chairman ARLEN SPECTER, responding This led to more delay, more Criminal Division, or less frequent con- to Senator SPECTER’s request for infor- stonewalling by the Department of versations with Bruce Swartz, also a mation about the May 2004 e-mail. In Justice until this past June. With the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in that letter, the Department provided a help of the chairman of the Judiciary the Criminal Division. That wasn’t dis- summary of an interview it had con- Committee, Senator SPECTER, and oth- closed—very critical information, ducted with the FBI agent who au- ers, the Justice Department finally which is the subject now of the debate. thored the e-mail regarding what he agreed to make the FBI agent who au- Why can we not get questions answered knew of conversations with Alice Fish- thors the e-mails available to be inter- from David Nahmias, who we now beer. viewed. lieve, acting as counsel to Chertoff, In that letter, the Department said: On July 26 of this year, more than 1 head of the Criminal Division, of which [the FBI agent] did not have conversations year after my request for the FBI Alice Fisher was the deputy—why can with Ms. Fisher nor does he recall conversa- agent’s name, Senator SPECTER and I, we not get David Nahmias to answer tions in Ms. Fisher’s presence about the along with FBI General Counsel questions as to whether he shared treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Caproni, met with the FBI agent—1 those deeply held concerns, which were He did participate in conversations with Ms. year, delayed by the administration, shared with him by FBI agents at Fisher and other department and FBI rep- simply providing access to the FBI Guantanamo, with Alice Fisher, the resentatives about a specific detainee and deputy head of the Department? that detainee’s links to law enforcement ef- agent who wrote a critically important e-mail. Following the interview, I also forts. These discussions focused on the infor- learned of a December 11, 2002, e-mail mation gathered regarding the information There was reference made about the and individual and his associations, but not Senate obstructing the nomination. to Mr. Nahmias from the FBI agent I on his treatment or interrogation. (Mr. CHAFEE assumed the Chair.) interviewed, asking for his comments on ‘‘legal issues regarding Guantanamo The letter also stated that the Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, the ob- Bay,’’ which were apparently set out in unnamed FBI agent’s conversation struction here should be directly laid at the feet of the administration an attachment to that e-mail. with Ms. Fisher: The FBI agent’s statements to me in . . . focused on the particular detainee de- which, for 1 year, refused access to an FBI agent who wrote a critically im- that December 11, 2002, e-mail reveal scribed above and predated the broader con- that FBI personnel raised concerns versations [in the weekly meetings] about portant memo regarding detainee with senior Department of Justice DOD techniques with other department rep- abuse at Guantanamo and whether Ms. Criminal Division officials, including resentatives. Fisher had any knowledge of that and, David Nahmias and Bruce Swartz, that And the letter concluded by express- if so, what she did relative to that went beyond simply questions about ing the hope that this would resolve knowledge. the ‘‘effectiveness’’ of Department of any outstanding questions about Ms. The FBI agent said in the interview Defense techniques, which was the only Fisher’s nomination. that he recalled Ms. Fisher attended FBI concern that both Chertoff and Ms. A few days later, the Attorney Gen- only one of the weekly meetings, which Fisher could recall during their con- eral wrote to the minority leader, dealt primarily with the relationship firmation proceedings—the only con- Democratic Leader HARRY REID, stat- between a particular high-value de- cern they ever heard about the effec- ing that the Department had taken tainee and the 9/11 hijackers. He also tiveness of DOD techniques, despite a steps in response to the Senator’s con- stated that he had ‘‘frequent conversa- raging debate between the FBI and the cerns ‘‘sufficient for the Senate to tions’’ with David Nahmias, counsel to Department of Defense about the ag- make an informed decision’’ on Alice the Criminal Division’s head, Mr. gressiveness of those techniques and Chertoff. That is now the issue which Fisher’s nomination. In essence, what whether those techniques were abusive the Justice Department was saying, comes before the Senate. and indeed illegal. they will do the interview; trust them. Just a couple of months ago, it was To try to determine whether those It is up to them to decide on the suffi- finally provided to the Senate that an FBI concerns were shared with ciency of information for the purpose FBI agent says he had frequent con- Nahmias, counsel to the Criminal Divi- of Senate confirmation. The Depart- versations about the issue of interroga- sion, and were shared with the deputy ment was unwilling to trust Senators tion techniques at Guantanamo with head of that Criminal Division, Ms. with the name of the FBI agent who the counsel, the attorney to the head Fisher, I wrote to Attorney General had written e-mails despite the fact of the Criminal Division of which the Gonzales on August 1, 2006, to renew for that the Senate, on a regular basis, has current nominee was the deputy. This the third time my request to interview access to sensitive documents and in- is the same David Nahmias named in these two senior Criminal Division offi- formation which frequently contains that FBI agent’s May 2004 e-mail re- cials, David Nahmias and Bruce the names of FBI agents. garding FBI concerns about aggressive Swartz. On this important issue of Senate ad- DOD techniques. The FBI agent added This is a highly relevant request. The vice and consent to a nomination, the that he specifically shared with Mr. FBI agent said he discussed the Depart- Department was refusing to provide Nahmias his view that interrogation ment of Defense interrogation tactics Senators with information relevant to methods used on one detainee were during regular meetings with Mr. our constitutional duty. ‘‘completely inappropriate.’’ This is Nahmias and Mr. Swartz. Mr. Nahmias I requested that the nomination of the same David Nahmias I have repeat- was counsel to Assistant Attorney Gen- Ms. Fisher not be considered until I edly sought to interview since May of eral Chertoff, who was head of the had the opportunity to get the relevant 2005. Criminal Division. Alice Fisher and information I had been seeking. The Compare these statements of the FBI Bruce Swartz were both deputies in administration continued to refuse to agent when interviewed in person to that division. Alice Fisher was in provide the information and instead the assurances the Justice Department charge of overseeing terrorist suspect made a recess appointment of Alice made in their July 2005 letter about the prosecutions. FBI objections to aggres- Fisher to head the Criminal Division in FBI agent’s discussions with the Crimi- sive DOD interrogation tactics were a August of 2005, and she was renomi- nal Division officials, including Alice major issue, a raging issue, according nated in September of 2005. Fisher. The Justice Department wrote to numerous e-mails sent back and In December of 2005, Attorney Gen- that the discussions at the meeting at- forth from Guantanamo to Wash- eral Gonzales offered to make the FBI tended by Alice Fisher ‘‘focused on the ington. This issue was so intense that agent available to be interviewed by information gathered’’ from one spe- FBI agents were wondering whether me if a Department of Justice official cific detainee ‘‘but not on his treat- they could even be present during in- could be present. I declined an inter- ment or interrogation. . . .’’ The Jus- terrogation. They were so intense that view under these terms but told Attor- tice Department never said that the FBI agents were writing back to head- ney General Gonzales I could accept FBI agent had ‘‘frequent conversa- quarters saying: Can you believe what having someone from the Department tions’’ about interrogation techniques is going on down there? These dif- of Justice Inspector General’s office being used at Guantanamo with David ferences between the FBI and the De- present. Nahmias, counsel to the head of the partment of Defense were so intense

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.030 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9708 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 that there were regular discussions, tice of information that is relevant to B. Were you aware of FBI personnel’s con- meetings, debates, and heated con- this nomination is silence. cerns regarding aggressive DoD interroga- versation over the tactics being used There is one other important back- tion techniques? If so, what were these con- by the DOD at Guantanamo that the ground fact I wish to bring to the at- cerns? tention of the Senate. The Justice De- C. Were you aware of FBI personnel’s con- FBI rejected, reacted to, and shared cerns regarding legal issues associated with with their headquarters. partment’s inspector general has been DoD interrogation techniques? If so, what All we needed to do—and we still investigating for over a year now the were those legal concerns? need to ask—is ask, Did Mr. Nahmias allegations by FBI personnel of having D. Were you aware of FBI personnel’s con- and Mr. Swartz talk to the deputy head observed the mistreatment of detainees cerns about the alleged mistreatment of de- of the Criminal Division about those at Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, and else- tainees? If so, what were those concerns? Did concerns? Did they talk to Alice Fisher where. The inspector general of the you ever hear of any incidents of detainee about those concerns? Alice Fisher Justice Department, Glenn Fine, has mistreatment at Guantanamo? assured me that this review will look E. Did you at any time discuss FBI con- may not recall hearing about those cerns regarding DoD interrogation tech- concerns, about abusive and aggressive into ‘‘the role of Alice Fisher, Assist- niques or the mistreatment of detainees with tactics, but they might recall talking ant Attorney General for the Criminal Alice Fisher? If not, why not? If so, please to her about them. If the administra- Division, and other Department offi- describe when these discussions occurred and tion has its way, we will never know. cials regarding detainee interrogation what was said. We are never going to know whether techniques.’’ We have been waiting for F. Did you at any time discuss FBI con- David Nahmias and Bruce Swartz dis- the IG’s findings for many months. The cerns regarding DoD interrogation techniques or the mistreatment of detainees with cussed with Alice Fisher what we now Senate is about to vote on Ms. Fisher’s nomination before the IG report comes Bruce Swartz, Laura Parsky, or other DOJ know they knew about in their capac- officials in the Criminal Division? If not, ities—one as counsel to the Criminal out. why not? If so, please identify with whom Division, of which she was the deputy, The delay in voting on the confirma- you discussed these concerns, when, and and the other as a deputy director of tion of this nominee is directly attrib- what was said. that division. utable to the administration 3. MAY 10, 2004 DOCUMENT In an August 30 response, the Justice stonewalling on requests for relevant A May 10, 2004 email authored by the FBI Department ignored my request to information from the Senate. Ms. Fish- Agent stated: ‘‘In my weekly meetings with interview Mr. Nahmias and Mr. Swartz, er is in place. She is in office. She is in DOJ we often discussed DoD techniques and urging instead that the Senate proceed an acting capacity. I have had a stand- how they were not effective or producing to a vote on Ms. Fisher’s nomination. ing request to interview former Depart- intel that was reliable. Bruce Swartz (SES), On September 12, a week ago, I wrote ment of Justice Criminal Division offi- Dave Nahmias (SES), Laura Parskey (now cials, seeking relevant information, SES, GS–15 at the time) and Alice Fisher back, reiterating my request for an (SES Appointee) all from DOJ Criminal Divi- interview, offering in the alternative since May of 2005. This is not a last- minute request to talk to Messrs. sion attended meetings with FBI. We all that Mr. Nahmias and Mr. Swartz re- agreed DoD tactics were going to be an issue spond to just a set of questions I had Nahmias and Swartz. I have made four in the military commission cases. I know provided. The Justice Department has requests since May of 2005 to interview Mr. Swartz brought this to the attention of not responded to this letter. the two of them. DoD OGC.’’ So the Justice Department stalled What is new here is that now we A. Please identify the FBI and DOJ per- for 1 year in allowing me access to an know, in addition to them being named sonnel who attended these meetings. How FBI agent whose information is clearly in the e-mail I referred to, now we frequently did Alice Fisher attend these know from an FBI agent, the unnamed meetings? relevant to this nomination; for 1 year, B. How often were DoD interrogation tech- they stonewalled; for 1 year, they stood author of that e-mail, that he shared with those two men at the Criminal Di- niques discussed at these weekly meetings? in the way of information coming to During what time period did these discus- the U.S. Senate; for 1 year, they set up vision—one being counsel and one sions occur? a roadblock to a Senator who is mak- being a deputy director—that he shared C. Did you believe that DoD interrogation ing a request that is clearly relevant to with them the aggressive techniques, techniques would be an issue for the military the fitness of a person to serve as head abusive techniques I have outlined, commissions? If so, in what way? which were being utilized at Guanta- During my interview with the FBI Agent, of the Criminal Division of the Depart- he recalled one DOJ–FBI meeting where Ms. ment of Justice of the United States. namo. Why stonewall? Why not simply just Fisher was present. The FBI Agent stated And then finally I am given access to ask Mr. Nahmias and Mr. Swartz the that the main subject of that meeting was that agent 1 year later. And when that the possible relationship between a par- questions I have submitted to the De- agent discloses that he, in fact, shared ticular high value detainee at Guantanamo partment of Justice? What is behind concerns about aggressive interroga- and the 9/11 hijackers, but also discussed was this? how the Defense Department was ‘‘pushing tion techniques with two other individ- By the way, I ask unanimous consent uals who were working at the Criminal hard’’ on the FBI on-site commander to that the questions I asked the Attor- ‘‘speed up’’ getting information out of this Division with Ms. Fisher, and when I ney General to submit to Mr. Nahmias particular detainee and others. simply say I want to talk to those two and Mr. Swartz be printed in the D. Do you recall the DOJ–FBI meeting at people to see if they shared those con- which Ms. Fisher was present and FBI con- RECORD at this time. cerns with Ms. Fisher because she de- There being no objection, the mate- cerns about DoD ‘‘pushing hard’’ on FBI per- nied ever hearing concerns about ag- sonnel to ‘‘speed up’’ getting information rial was ordered to be printed in the was discussed? gressive techniques, of course, I have RECORD, as follows: been denied that. E. What actions were taken in response to QUESTIONS FOR DAVID NAHMIAS The stonewalling continues. Obstruc- these concerns? 1. BACKGROUND tion by the Department of Justice of 4. DECEMBER 11, 2002 DOCUMENT A. What was your position during Ms. A December 11, 2002 email from the FBI access to information relevant to the Alice Fisher’s tenure as Deputy Assistant nomination of Alice Fisher continues Agent to you is entitled ‘‘Fwd: Legal Issues Attorney General in the Criminal Division re: Guantanamo Bay’’ and requests your to this day. (July 2001 to July 2003)? comments, apparently on an attachment to When I wrote the Attorney General B. What was your professional relationship that email. on September 12 saying: OK, if we can- with Ms. Fisher? Did you report to her? A. Are you familiar with this email? not meet with these two witnesses, at 2. FBI CONCERNS REGARDING DOD B. Did the legal issues raised in this email least would you ask them to answer INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES relate to DoD interrogation techniques at questions as to whether they shared The FBI agent whom I interviewed on July Guantanamo Bay? this information they had heard about 26, 2006, (the ‘‘FBI Agent’’) stated that he C. Did you bring this email to the atten- these techniques being used at Guanta- had ‘‘frequent contacts’’ with you, during tion of Ms. Fisher? Did you discuss the legal issues raised in this email with her? If so, namo, there is no answer from the De- which he shared his concerns regarding aggressive Defense Department (DOD) interro- what actions were taken in response? partment of Justice. They are silent. gation techniques at Guantanamo Bay. D. Please provide a copy of any commu- The current form of stonewalling and A. Did you have frequent contacts with the nication you provided in response to the De- obstruction by the Department of Jus- FBI Agent? If so, how frequently? cember 11, 2002 document.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.032 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9709 QUESTIONS FOR BRUCE SWARTZ 4. DISCUSSIONS WITH DOD OFFICIALS and demands that the Senate act to 1. BACKGROUND In the May 10, 2004, document regarding confirm their nominees without the in- A. What was your position during Ms. FBI concerns over DoD interrogation tech- formation. The administration follows Alice Fisher’s tenure as Deputy Assistant niques, the FBI Agent states ‘‘I know Mr. this pattern because it works, and it Attorney General in the Criminal Division Swartz brought this to the attention of DoD works because this institution allows (July 2001 to July 2003)? [Office of General Counsel (OGC)].’’ In her written answers during the confirmation it to work. B. What was your professional relationship Mr. President, how much time do I with Ms. Fisher? Did you report to her? process, Alice Fisher recalled discussing FBI concerns about the effectiveness of DoD in- have remaining? 2. FBI CONCERNS REGARDING DOD terrogation techniques with members of the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MAR- INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES DoD OGC, or being present when such discus- TINEZ). The Senator has 32 minutes re- The FBI agent whom I interviewed on July sions took place. Did you bring FBI concerns maining. 26, 2006, (the ‘‘FBI Agent’’) stated that he regarding DoD interrogation techniques to Mr. LEVIN. I reserve the remainder had ‘‘contacts’’ with you during the period the attention of DoD OGC? If so, please iden- when FBI personnel at Guantanamo Bay of my time, and I yield the floor. tify any meetings or discussions with DoD were raising concerns regarding aggressive The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- OGC in this regard, when and where those Defense Department interrogation tech- ator from Alabama. meetings or discussion occurred, and what niques. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I was discussed. Did Ms. Fisher participate in A. Did you have contact with the FBI think Alice Fisher is a fine person. My any such meeting or discussion? Agent? If so, how often? colleague and those on the other side B. Were you aware of FBI personnel’s con- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, why is the are never happy with whatever the cerns regarding aggressive DoD interroga- administration more interested in President does to try to protect this tion techniques? If so, what were these con- keeping information from the Senate country. cerns? relevant to the knowledge of senior De- He looked the American people in the C. Were you aware of FBI personnel’s con- partment of Justice Criminal Division eye—after he was elected, we had 9/11— cerns regarding legal issues associated with officials, including Alice Fisher, of the DoD interrogation techniques? If so, what and he said: I am going to use every were those legal concerns? administration’s policies and practices power I have to prosecute, investigate, D. Were you aware of FBI personnel’s con- on the interrogation of detainees? and stop those who threaten the safety cerns about the alleged mistreatment of de- What is going to happen again is that of the American people. That is my re- tainees? If so, what were those concerns? Did the administration’s obstructionism sponsibility as Commander in Chief. I you ever hear of any incidents of detainee will result in the Senate acting with- took an oath to do that, and I intend to mistreatment at Guantanamo? out relevant information. I know there do that. E. Did you at any time discuss FBI con- will be many who will say we have cerns regarding DoD interrogation tech- And he appointed some good people. niques or the mistreatment of detainees with more than enough information, and for Now all we have had is second-guess- Alice Fisher? If not, why not? If so, please many in this body, they have every ing, second-guessing, second-guessing, describe when these discussions occurred and right to vote based on the information complaint, complaint, complaint, hold what was said. they have. But when any Member of up nominees; never happy. F. Did you at any time discuss FBI con- this body seeks relevant information Somebody has to do something. I re- cerns regarding DoD interrogation tech- on a confirmation, every Member of member right after 9/11. What hap- niques or the mistreatment of detainees with this body ought to stand in unison be- pened? We had a national epiphany. We David Nahmias, Laura Parsky, or other DOJ hind that request. found out in a spasm of political activ- officials in the Criminal Division? If not, We are all either going to be or have why not? If so, please identify with whom ity years ago, just like in many ways you discussed these concerns, when, and been in the position of seeking relevant today, the Congress, to placate critics what was said. information to a confirmation. We and liberals and activists, prohibited 3. MAY 10, 2004 DOCUMENT have all been in this position, and the FBI from talking to the CIA. They A May 10, 2004 email authored by the FBI many of us will be in this position prohibited CIA agents because they Agent stated: ‘‘In my weekly meetings with again. This should be treated as an in- heard some of them had made a mis- DOJ we often discussed DoD techniques and stitutional matter. take somewhere—there were allega- how they were not effective or producing There is no reason these questions tions of that—that they couldn’t talk, intel that was reliable. Bruce Swartz (SES), that have been addressed to Mr. when they were out doing undercover Dave Nahmias (SES), Laura Parsky (now Nahmias and Mr. Swartz should not be operations trying to obtain human in- SES, GS–15 at the time) and Alice Fisher answered. I believe this body, as a telligence in dangerous areas of the (SES Appointee) all from DOJ Criminal Divi- body, should ask the Attorney General world, with people who had criminal sion attended meetings with FBI. We all agreed DoD tactics were going to be an issue to have these questions answered. records and might have done some- in the military commission cases.’’ There is no reason any relevant infor- thing wrong. A. Please identify the FBI and DOJ per- mation to a confirmation should be de- What happened after 9/11? We said: sonnel who attended these meetings. How nied to a Senator, providing the infor- Why didn’t we have any human intel- frequently did Alice Fisher attend these mation is relevant and germane, and ligence? What are the problems here? meetings? clearly this is. What we concluded was that both of B. How often were DoD interrogation tech- Again, I want to emphasize, this is those proposals, for example, were niques discussed at these weekly meetings? not a last-minute request. This is wrong, and we promptly reversed them. During what time period did these discussions occur? something which arose from a meeting We changed the law. C. Did you believe that DoD interrogation that was held with the FBI agent in That is all I am saying about this techniques would be an issue for the military question back in July. But the request flap—and I have been involved with it commissions? If so, in what way? for these meetings with Messrs. Swartz on the Armed Services Committee, and During my interview with the FBI Agent, and Nahmias were made as early as I have been involved with it on the Ju- he recalled one DOJ–FBI meeting where Ms. May of 2005. They have been asked for diciary Committee. We have had 30 or Fisher was present. The FBI Agent stated on four occasions since then. more hearings investigating the people that the main subject of that meeting was Do David Nahmias and Bruce Swartz of this country who are trying to pre- the possible relationship between a particular high value detainee at Guantanamo recall the FBI agent sharing his conserve, protect, and defend this Nation. and the 9/11 hijackers, but also discussed was cerns about aggressive DOD interroga- That is who we investigate and com- how the Defense Department was ‘‘pushing tion techniques? He does. Do they re- plain about. Do we ever hear about how hard’’ on the FBI on-site commander to member? Did those two senior officials to better catch the terrorists? It is ‘‘speed up’’ getting information out of this share those FBI concerns about DOD time we start thinking about defending particular detainee and others. techniques with Alice Fisher? If so, and protecting this country rather D. Do you recall the DOJ–FBI meeting at what was her response? These are di- than to prosecute and block and ob- which Ms. Fisher was present and FBI con- rectly relevant questions. struct those who have been giving their cerns about DoD ‘‘pushing hard’’ on FBI personnel to ‘‘speed up’’ getting information The pattern of this administration is every waking moment to make us was discussed? transparent. The administration stone- safer. E. What actions were taken in response to walls on providing requested informa- My good colleague from Michigan is these concerns? tion. It then accuses Senators of delay such an able Senator. I am sorry this

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.018 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 didn’t all work out to his satisfaction. ‘‘material support’’ terrorism cases, deceive the investing public, the Secu- The Department of Justice, the admin- cases against people who have given rities and Exchange Commission, and istration offered this, he didn’t like material support to terrorists to fur- others. The case has resulted in convic- that. They offered that, he didn’t like ther their ability to attack and kill in- tions of top Enron executives. Many that. Maybe sometimes one gets to nocent people in this country and said that wouldn’t happen, but they thinking there has been a little strat- abroad. Those prosecutions have been have been indicted, convicted, assets egy around here—and I have seen it in located throughout the country and in- seized, and those include Ken Lay and case after case that began with Miguel clude alleged planners supporting ter- Jeffrey Skilling, the two top people. Estrada—for the Members on the other rorism in Georgia, Ohio, Florida, New As a member of the corporate fraud side to demand records, statements, in- York, Virginia, and California; defend- task force—and we need to be aggres- ternal conversations, internal memo- ants facing extradition from the United sive in prosecuting corporate fraud in randa to which they are not entitled. Kingdom and other foreign countries; America—Fisher coordinates with They don’t want people coming in and international terrorist organizations, other agencies on corporate fraud poli- demanding everything they said to ev- such as al-Qaida, Hezbollah, FARC— cies and investigations. erybody who came into their office. So the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Co- She has supervised recent corporate fraud prosecutions involving defend- they come up with this, and they ask lombia—and domestic terrorists. ants from AIG, BP, and Qwest. She is for all these items. Then when they Under the direction of the Attorney not afraid to take on the big boys. She don’t get them, they say: Obstruction, General, the Justice Department is has done so effectively and coura- obstruction; we can’t vote for the placing increased emphasis on tar- geously. geting gangs. Fisher was chosen by the nominee. Now they have created an ex- She is cochair of the Law Enforce- cuse to vote against a very fine nomi- Attorney General to head that effort. ment Subcommittee of the President’s nee, when the person is doing an excel- Under her guidance, the Criminal Divi- Identity Theft Task Force. That is an lent job and ought to be confirmed so sion has created the National Gang important issue in our country. I have they can continue to be even more ef- Targeting, Enforcement and Coordina- a staff person, and someone stole her fective in the war against terror. tion Center, a multiagency initiative identity and used it. She spent years I have seen it time and again. With led by the Criminal Division, with par- trying to clear her record and get the regard to the Sixth Circuit Court of ticipation from the Bureau of Alcohol, situation straightened out. Appeals, one of our Senators down here Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Under her direction, this sub- complaining had a whole host of those Bureau of Prisons, the Drug Enforce- committee is focusing on enhancing co- nominees held up for years. The court ment Administration, the Federal Bu- ordination among law enforcement ended up deciding the University of reau of Investigation, U.S. Immigra- agencies, the Federal Trade Commis- Michigan higher education, affirmative tion and Customs Enforcement, and sion, and others to maximize the Gov- action case with far less judges than the U.S. Marshals Service. Those are ernment’s capabilities to curb the should have been on that panel. There agencies she coordinates. international problem of identity has been some real concern expressed The gang initiative will create law fraud. about that. enforcement strategies and facilitate Mr. President, I know you served so Obstructing, holding up, and delaying operations across agency lines aimed ably in Florida as a mayor and then nominees is not the right thing to do. at dismantling national and transna- later as a member of the President’s We have important governmental ac- tional violent gangs. Fisher also estab- Cabinet. Florida and other areas re- tions to do here. lished a new gang squad of experienced ceived terrific losses during Hurricane Let me tell my colleagues about gang prosecutors who coordinate na- Katrina. We will probably spend over Alice Fisher. She has proven herself in tionwide prosecutions and make them $100 billion on trying to help that the Criminal Division. Under her lead- more effective. whole region recover and a whole city, ership, the division has made a number Under her leadership, in partnership New Orleans, that was flooded. Having of great strides. The Criminal Division with various U.S. Attorney’s Offices been a prosecutor in Mobile on the gulf has been responsible for the national and the Drug Enforcement Administra- coast after hurricanes, I can tell you coordination of all national security tion, more than 130 defendants were re- that fraud does occur. You want to get prosecutions, of all the criminal cases cently indicted and hundreds of thou- money out to people who are hurting in in Federal court, including domestic sands of dollars seized as part of an a hurry. You can’t ask for the same and international terrorism and coun- international operation targeting the amount of time and evidence that you terintelligence matters. trafficking of black tar heroin in the would normally ask. People need help Alice Fisher has also worked closely United States. The multistate inves- right now. They have no place else to with the intelligence community. That tigation, called Operation Black Gold go. But people take advantage of that. is her responsibility. We had too much Rush, included arrests in 15 U.S. cities The scum of the Earth take advantage of a wall of separation. Sure, she is to and 10 indictments in eight Federal ju- of the generosity of the American peo- be engaged in these issues to assess po- dicial districts, along with State ple by often slipping in as contractors tential threat information to our na- charges. More than 17 kilograms of or claimed beneficiaries, lying about tional security and disrupt potential black tar heroin, a potent form of her- losses, to get money that is supposed attacks against this country. oin that is dark and sticky in appear- to go to people who are hurting. Alice Fisher provides advice to U.S. ance, were seized during this operation. Well, just days after Hurricane attorneys. I was a U.S. attorney for 12 As Assistant Attorney General, she Katrina hit the Nation, Attorney Gen- years. There are 93 of them around this also has been involved now, and earlier eral Gonzales established the Katrina country covering the whole country. when she was the Deputy Assistant At- Fraud Task Force. This task force She provides them advice on terrorism torney General, with the Enron task would send a message right off the bat matters, including such areas as ter- force. We remember when everybody that fraud would be investigated and rorist acts in the United States and talked about Enron that something prosecuted, and it was to focus on abroad, weapons of mass destruction, had to be done about it. Many people fraud and corruption resulting from principles of extraterritorial jurisdic- doubted anything would be done about the hurricanes. He named Fisher the tion, and use of classified evidence and it. President Bush announced that we Katrina Fraud Task Force chairman. intelligence information in prosecu- were going to have integrity in big As chairman, Alice Fisher quickly set tions. Alice Fisher also established the business, and big business people who up a forward-looking strategic plan and Office of Justice for Victims of Over- cheat and harm their employees and resource allocation for this inter- seas Terrorism. others in this country will be vigor- agency task force, among all the other During her tenure, the division’s ously prosecuted. She was involved in things she was doing, to investigate counterterrorism section, which Fisher that effort. and prosecute fraud arising from Hurri- also had previously organized and su- She supervised the Enron task force. cane Katrina and related disasters. pervised as Deputy Assistant Attorney It has investigated that entire scheme Under her guidance, the task force has General, has prosecuted numerous created by the executives of Enron to made great strides to combat fraud.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:01 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.034 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9711 As of July 25, the task force had of guilty and in a conviction after trial ees. This management plan has orga- charged 371 defendants in 29 separate of David Safavian, the former chief of nized the Division around the following Federal districts. A majority of the staff of the General Services Adminis- priorities and goals: Supporting the na- cases charged to date have involved tration—the GSA, a big Government tional security mission. Supporting the emergency benefits fraud against both agency here in Washington, their chief national security mission—that wasn’t FEMA and the American Red Cross— of staff. In addition, Fisher supervised the No. 1 goal of the Department of charitable donation fraud. People have the successful prosecution of former Justice Criminal Division when I was a gone out and claimed they are raising Alabama Governor Don Siegelman and prosecutor. This is as a result of the money to help people, and they just former HealthSouth CEO Richard leadership of the President and the At- steal it. What kind of sorry person is Scrushy for conspiracy and public cor- torney General and Alice Fisher. that, who would ask people to sacrifice ruption offenses. So the top goals are supporting the and give help to someone else, and then Fisher was recently named by the national security mission, protecting steal the money? We have that, and she Deputy Attorney General to establish a this country from attack, ensuring is working against it. national procurement fraud initiative. Government integrity, prosecuting Other cases have involved Govern- Now, we have a lot of money that is fraud and corruption, ensuring market ment contract fraud. We have people paid out as a result of Government pro- integrity. That is—in the free market, taking advantage of the contracting curement by our military and other the banks, financial communities, process and cheating when they are agencies, and there is a good bit of businesses, securities, making sure supposed to follow through and do cer- fraud there, so she is forming a na- that there is integrity in that. They tain amounts of work for the Govern- tional initiative on that. have a record of achievement. Com- ment. They have certified they have Since Fisher’s tenure began, the De- bating violent crime is still a part of done it, they get paid, and then we find partment of Justice has made headway the duties, particularly gangs and drug out they didn’t do it. Some of them in aggressively prosecuting crimes trafficking and protecting against need to go to jail. against children. A lot of people say crimes on the Internet and crimes The task force has therefore been the Department of Justice shouldn’t be against children. taking a number of proactive measures involved in those kinds of things; that So this is a very fine, hard-working to identify, investigate and prosecute it is not important, and we need to public servant who gives her every these kinds of cases. focus on other big issues. But I submit waking hour to trying to promote jus- Alice Fisher created the Katrina the Department of Justice’s leadership tice and protecting this country from Fraud Task Force Joint Command Cen- and work in these cases can make quite attack. What she can say and what she ter in Baton Rouge where analysts, a difference. can’t say in response to probing and agents, and inspectors from the Inspec- For example, the Criminal Division fishing expeditions from Members of tor General and Federal law enforce- is currently coordinating 18 national Congress about meetings and conversa- ment communities co-locate—these are child pornography operations targeting tions and top-secret security activities all of the agencies, State and local— hundreds and, in some cases, thousands that she may be involved in is not her they get together to focus on procure- of customers or participants in mass decision; it is really the Executive ment fraud and public corruption child pornography distribution Branch deciding how much of these ac- which could result from the over $100 schemes. In addition, as of July 26, tions should be made public. So it is billion reconstruction money flowing 2006, the Innocence Lost Initiative tar- not her fault. into the affected region. As of July 25, geting children victimized through 2006, the Command Center has received prostitution has resulted in 228 open I submit to my colleagues that she and referred 6,424 complaints to various investigations, 543 arrests, 86 com- wasn’t involved in any of these issues Federal agencies. plaints, 121 informations or indict- that people are so hot about. She didn’t The task force has provided training ments, and 94 convictions in both the set the policies. She didn’t write the for the Inspector General community. Federal and State systems. memos. She was lower down in the Each one of these agencies have their Fisher is working on the implemen- chain of command at that time. That own Inspector General, and many of tation of the Adam Walsh Act. We all wasn’t her responsibility. She is being those Inspector Generals are not famil- know John Walsh, what a tragic story drawn into this now so that we can iar with hurricane work. They train all he has lived through and, as a result of continue to have complaints about the of them so that the Commerce Depart- it, has become a national leader, well- efforts of this President and his team ment, the Agriculture Department, the known throughout this country for his to aggressively find, identify, pros- Coast Guard, and other agencies in- work in the protection of children. So ecute, and convict those who would volved with this relief effort can have she is working now to create the mech- threaten the people of this United watchdogs within their agencies anism to fully implement the Adam States. trained to prevent fraud. Walsh Act, which was passed by Con- So I am impressed with Alice Fisher. I am going to tell my colleagues, we gress just recently to combat child ex- She was a young, aggressive woman have had a problem in this Nation, and ploitation, and the Department’s new when I met her. She didn’t have a we still do, of public corruption. There initiative targeted at protecting chil- whole lot of experience. I questioned are public officials, whether in hurri- dren from predators, Project Safe her about that. But I could sense that cane areas or not, who are taking Childhood, another time-consuming she had the drive to be successful, to money, extorting bribes and that sort and challenging activity. serve our country, and she has utilized of thing. Unfortunately, that is true. Fisher serves as a key member of the every opportunity she could to further For the most part, we are a Nation of Department of Justice Intellectual the interests of law enforcement and high integrity, but there are those who Property Task Force and oversees the justice in America. I think she is a don’t meet those standards and need to Computer Crimes and Intellectual good nominee. In a different time, she be prosecuted. I would say, in many Property Section of the Criminal Divi- would go through just like that; it cases, the Federal investigators are the sion. Under Fisher’s leadership, the De- would not be a problem. But here we ones who really have the best oppor- partment has increased its prosecution are with an election coming up, and tunity, the independence, the distance, of these cases and enhanced inter- the theme here is that this administra- from the situation to handle these national partnerships in this area. It is tion is abusing prisoners and being cases, and they just have to do it. They important that we do operate inter- mean to unlawful combatants and ter- have been rightfully praised over the nationally. rorists, and they are trying to main- years for their leadership in that area. As Assistant Attorney General in tain that theme and drag her into it. Under Fisher’s leadership, the Public charge of the Justice Department’s They shouldn’t do that. Integrity Section has prosecuted major Criminal Division, Fisher developed She needs to be confirmed. She needs public corruption cases, including the and implemented a strategic plan to to have the full authority of the office ongoing Jack Abramoff investigation, focus and prioritize the mission of the of chief of the Criminal Division of the which has to date resulted in five pleas Division’s approximately 750 employ- Department of Justice. She will be

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.036 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 more effective if she has been con- In 1995, Ms. Fisher served as Deputy Spe- Deputy Special Counsel, U.S. Senate Spe- firmed and holds the office perma- cial Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee cial Committee to Investigate nently. She will do a great job, I be- Investigating Whitewater Development Cor- Whitewater Development Corporation & lieve. Her record has proven that. I poration and Related Matters, where she Related Matters, 1995–1996 supported the Senate’s investigation and as- Associate, Latham & Watkins, 1996–2000 urge my colleagues to support this sisted in drafting the final report. Partner, Latham & Watkins, 2001 nominee. In 1996, Ms. Fisher returned to private Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Crimi- Mr. President, I thank the chair and practice and joined the law firm of Latham & nal Division, Department of Justice, 2001– yield the floor, and I note the absence Watkins. At Latham, Ms. Fisher’s practice 2003 of a quorum. focused on the representation of corpora- Partner, Latham & Watkins, 2003–2005 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tions in government investigations and com- Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Divi- clerk will call the roll. plex civil litigation. In 2001 she became a sion, Department of Justice (recess appointment August 31, 2005), 2005-present. The assistant legislative clerk pro- partner. From 2001 until 2003, Ms. Fisher served as Selected Activities: Member, Virginia Bar ceeded to call the roll. Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Association, 1992–1996 Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask Criminal Division of the Department of Jus- Member, American Bar Association, 1992– unanimous consent that the order for tice. 1996, 1998–Present the quorum call be dispensed with. As Deputy Assistant Attorney General, she Barrister, Edward Bennett Williams Inn of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without supervised the Divisions Counter-Terrorism Court, 2002–Present objection, it is so ordered. Section, Fraud Section, Appellate Section, Member, The Kentuckian Society Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I have Capital Case Unit, and Alien Smuggling Member, The Federalist Society, National Task Force. Practitioner’s Advisory Council, 2004. sought recognition to speak in support In 2003, Ms. Fisher returned to Latham & of the nomination of Alice Stevens Mr. SPECTER. Ms. Fisher’s nomina- Watkins as a partner. tion has been delayed for a very long Fisher to be Assistant Attorney Gen- On April 5, 2005, President Bush nominated eral of the Criminal Division of the Ms, Fisher to be Assistant Attorney General, period of time. In the meantime, Ms. United States Department of Justice. Criminal Division, Department of Justice. Fisher has been serving as Assistant Ms. Fisher has an outstanding aca- She was appointed to that position via a re- Attorney General for more than a year. demic record. She received a bachelor’s cess appointment on August 31, 2005. She has handled some very high profile degree from Vanderbilt in 1989. At Van- SUPPORT FOR ALICE FISHER investigations and has done an out- derbilt, she was a member of the ‘‘It is with the greatest enthusiasm that I standing job. Gamma Beta Phi Honorary Society. write this letter in support of Alice Fish- When she appeared before the Judici- She received her law degree from the er. . . From personal experience, I know that ary Committee, she presented herself Catholic University of America’s Co- she will serve the President and the country very well. She is extremely well-quali- with great dedication, integrity, and talent. fied for the position. lumbus School of Law in 1992. She Her judgment and skills as both a lawyer and served as Note & Comment Editor of Since her nomination, some objec- a leader are unparalleled.’’ Michael Chertoff, tions have been raised and her nomina- the Catholic University Law Review, Secretary to the Department of Homeland which was a mark of distinction. After Security. tion has been delayed because an email law school, she was an associate with ‘‘During my tenure as Solicitor General, I memorandum, authored by an FBI Sullivan & Cromwell from 1992–1996. had the privilege and pleasure of working agent, lists her as an attendee at a She served as Deputy Special Counsel with Ms. Fisher. . . I found Ms. Fisher to be meeting where Department of Defense an extremely accomplished, able and dedi- Guantanamo interrogation techniques to the United States Senate Special cated public servant. In my view, she is a su- Committee to Investigate the White- were discussed. Ms. Fisher was not re- perb choice to head the Criminal Division sponsible for the interrogations con- water Development Corporation from and I enthusiastically urge that the Com- 1995 to 1996. mittee and the full Senate vote to confirm ducted at Guantanamo by the Depart- She was an associate of the law firm her appointment.’’ Theodore B. Olson, ment of Defense or the FBI. She did of Latham & Watkins from 1996 to 2000, former United States Solicitor General. not approve or direct the interrogation and was made a partner in 2001. ‘‘Ms. Fisher’s experience as a litigator and or interrogation techniques, and she From 2001 until 2003, she served as policy-maker, as well as her strong, positive was not involved in the approval of the relationship with the law enforcement com- the Deputy Assistant Attorney General Office of Legal Counsel’s memorandum, munity, makes her an excellent choice to the so-called Bybee memorandum. in the Criminal Division of the Depart- lead the Criminal Division. The F.O.P. has Senator LEVIN, before withdrawing a ment of Justice. no doubt that she will continue to be an out- She went back to Latham & Watkins standing Assistant Attorney General, and we hold on Ms. Fisher’s nomination, want- from 2003 to 2005. On August 31, 2005, urge the Judiciary Committee to expedi- ed to talk to the FBI agent who was she was appointed as the Assistant At- tiously approve her nomination.’’ Chuck identified in the file in connection with torney General for the Criminal Divi- Canterbury, National President, Fraternal Ms. Fisher’s nomination. However, sion via recess appointment, which is Order of Police. when the matter became protracted ‘‘From the commencement of my appoint- her current position. and delayed, the Attorney General ment, my staff and I worked closely with Ms. asked me if I would meet with Senator She is a member of a number of bar Fisher, who at that time served as Deputy LEVIN and the FBI agent. It was the associations, and she has extensive Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal writings on a number of subjects. Division in the Department of Justice. In all practice of the Department of Justice I ask unanimous consent that a full of my numerous dealings with Ms. Fisher, I not to make an FBI agent available to statement of her qualifications be found her to be a person of tremendous legal Senators but only to the chairman of printed in the RECORD. acumen and good judgment, extremely hard the Judiciary Committee. I decided to There being no objection, the mate- working, and a person committed to uphold- honor that request even though I did ing the highest standards of the Department not see the connection between Ms. rial was ordered to be printed in the of Justice and the legal profession.’’ Mike A. RECORD, as follows: Fisher and either the FBI or the De- Battle, United States Attorney for the West- partment of Defense’s interrogation ALICE STEVENS FISHER, NOMINEE—ASSISTANT ern District of New York. ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION techniques. Alice Stevens Fisher was nominated by ALICE STEVENS FISHER—ASSISTANT ATTOR- Senator LEVIN wished to have the President Bush to be Assistant Attorney NEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION, DEPART- FBI agent appear, not with the cus- General, Criminal Division, Department of MENT OF JUSTICE tomary representative from the De- Justice on April 5, 2005. The President ap- Birth: January 27, 1967, Louisville, KY partment of Justice, Office of Legisla- pointed Ms. Fisher to that position via a re- Legal Residence: Virginia tive Affairs, but instead with someone cess appointment on August 31, 2005. Education: B.A., Vanderbilt University, from the Department of Justice Inspec- Ms. Fisher has had a distinguished legal 1989, Gamma Beta Phi Honorary Society tor General’s Office. We accommodated career and brings over ten years of experi- J.D., Columbus School Of Law, Catholic Senator LEVIN by having a representa- ence to the Department of Justice. University of America, 1992, Note & Com- After graduating from the Catholic Univer- ment Editor, Catholic University Law Re- tive from the FBI’s General Counsel’s sity of America’s Columbus School of Law in view office attend the meeting. We also ac- 1992, Ms. Fisher became a member of the law Employment: Associate, Sullivan & Crom- commodated Senator LEVIN on the lo- firm of Sullivan & Cromwell. well, 1992–1996 cation of the meeting, which was held

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.037 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9713 in his office and I was happy to meet mails to the Department of Justice those two people whether they shared there. saying: You cannot believe what is that with the Deputy Director of their The interview with the FBI agent going on down here. There was this ve- department. You are simply not going lasted approximately 1 hour, during hement dispute between FBI and the to do it. Would you at least ask the two which we had an extensive discussion Department of Defense on interroga- of them questions in writing about about what the FBI agent knew about tion tactics. This is the background for whether they shared that information interrogation techniques. The meeting what is in the headlines today. with Ms. Fisher? barely, barely, barely touched on Ms. At the discussion which occurred in The answer of the Department of Fisher. Nothing in the interview my office, which Senator SPECTER ac- Justice is silence—stone, cold, si- showed any misconduct or impropriety curately described, the FBI agent indi- lence—to my request. on the part of Ms. Fisher. Nothing con- cated that Ms. Fisher’s connection re- That is where we are. I will be voting tradicted her testimony. She was bare- lated to one discussion he could re- against this nomination because of the ly involved. member about a specific event, not stonewalling by the Department of Following that meeting, Senator abusive interrogation techniques but, Justice of legitimate, reasonable re- LEVIN made a request to see two other rather, about whether one of the de- quests for information which are still individuals who had no connection tainees down there had been involved outstanding, relative to Nahmias and with Ms. Fisher and no connection in September 11. That is what his to Swartz. with her nomination. recollection was. We accept that. We That is unacceptable. It puts us in a I am glad we have come to this point. have no basis to not accept it. position of voting on nominees without I have included extensive documenta- However, something came out at that relevant information which we should tion in the record demonstrating the July meeting which is critically impor- have. The delay—and I emphasize way the Department of Justice re- tant. He said he had regular discus- this—the delay in this matter is not sponded in honoring Senator LEVIN’s sions on this subject about the de- mine. The delay is the refusal of the requests. I have worked with Senator tainee treatment at Guantanamo with Department of Justice to provide infor- LEVIN for 26 years. He is a very thor- the counsel to the Criminal Division, mation, to provide witnesses for a year ough and effective Senator. When he David Nahmias, and another Deputy and a half. Without the help of my good friend wanted to see this FBI agent, we Director, Bruce Swartz. We simply from Pennsylvania, Senator SPECTER, worked it out so that he saw the FBI wanted to find out from the two of we never could have even received the agent. them, particularly from Mr. Nahmias information that we got from the FBI I am glad the hold is off. I understand since he served in the same department agent, and, as he knows, I am grateful we are going to vote on Ms. Fisher. I of the Justice Department with Alice to him for that. I can now only hope believe this comes under Shakespeare’s Fisher, and the Deputy Director of that that he will join in asking the Depart- edict: All’s well that ends well. And department, whether he, David ment of Justice—it can come after this now we will go on to work on some Nahmias, had shared the information nominee’s vote—I would hope he would other important matters, such as try- that he got from the FBI that wrote consider joining the request of the De- ing to get habeas corpus in effect on the e-mail, with the Deputy Director of partment of Justice that we have this the Guantanamo issue. that department. I yield the floor. For reasons that I cannot fathom, information for the record as being rel- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Justice Department is still evant to the matters we are debating. I close by saying I believe it is unac- ator from Michigan is recognized. stonewalling answering questions ceptable, it is wrong for the Depart- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I thank which are directly related to the nomi- ment of Justice to deny the Senate rel- my good friend from Pennsylvania for nation. That question is, Did Mr. evant information. We are going to end his words. Nahmias and Mr. Swartz share with the up voting now on this nomination of After I tried for about a year to get Deputy Director of their own depart- Ms. Fisher without it. It should not be the Attorney General to make avail- ment, the Criminal Justice Depart- that way. I will express my opposition able an FBI agent so we could talk to ment, what they had learned from this to the stonewalling tactics of the De- him about a memo that he wrote nam- FBI agent about the raging dispute partment of Justice by voting no on ing Ms. Fisher, naming three other going on between the FBI and the De- this nomination, again, with my members of the Criminal Division that partment of Defense over these tactics? she was the Deputy Director of, as We asked the Attorney General if we thanks to the chairman of the Judici- being very aware of the debate between could talk with Mr. Nahmias. By the ary Committee for the help that he did the FBI and the Department of Defense way, this is the fourth request I had provide in this matter. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- over interrogation practices at Guanta- made to meet with Mr. Nahmias. I ator from Pennsylvania. namo, I was unsuccessful for about a started in May of 2005 because he was Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, there year to simply get information. named, along with Ms. Fisher, and Mr. are many things I can say in response Stonewalling has occurred in this Swartz as having been present at meet- to what the distinguished Senator from case. The delay that has occurred in ings during which these tactics were Michigan has said, but silence is the this case is directly attributable to the discussed. So he was right in that e- preferable course. refusal of the Department of Justice to mail. We asked four times to see Mr. Instead, I ask, as the representative provide information to this Senator. Nahmias. We have been rejected every of the majority leader, to set the vote After that meeting—and I thank the time. at 5:45 with the expectation there will good Senator from Pennsylvania for ar- But now, in my office, we learned be no other speakers. I ask unanimous ranging it; it wouldn’t have happened something else which is significant, consent we set the vote at 5:45. without him—after that meeting, which is relevant, which is going to go Mr. LEVIN. I understand we have a something became clear which needed unanswered. It is going to go unan- thumbs up from the rear of the Cham- to be clarified. I sent a letter to the De- swered because the Department of Jus- ber. I have no objection. partment of Justice on that matter. It tice will not even answer the questions Mr. SPECTER. People who run the is a very important matter involving which I want them to put to Mr. Senate, staffers, have just consented to whether Mr. Nahmias, the counsel to Nahmias. the request. the Criminal Division who was aware What I finally have done out of exas- Mr. LEVIN. They didn’t consent, but of the tactics which were being used at peration was to write to the Attorney they indicated to me there was no ob- Guantanamo, was personally involved General saying: You obviously are not jection, to be technically correct. in knowing about this debate between going to produce two relevant people so The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the FBI—it did not like what it saw— I can ask them very basic informa- objection, it is so ordered. which objected to the tactics being tion—did they share the information Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I speak used and was very vehement about it they had about these abuses and these today on the nomination of Ms. Alice and did not want his agents to partici- raging debates between FBI and DOD. Fisher to be Assistant Attorney Gen- pate in the interrogations and wrote e- You are not going to allow me to ask eral for the Criminal Division at the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.041 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9714 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 Department of Justice. Ms. Fisher, a Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask NOT VOTING—4 native from Louisville, KY, is without unanimous consent that the order for Akaka Kennedy question very well qualified to fill this the quorum call be rescinded. Coleman Landrieu position. As a fellow Kentuckian, it is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The nomination was confirmed. an honor to address her nomination objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- today, and I give her my full support. Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask ator from Virginia. I firmly believe that Ms. Fisher pos- unanimous consent that we proceed to Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask sesses the qualifications needed for this the vote. unanimous consent that the Senate position. Her dedication and personal now proceed to a period of morning drive stand as an example to us all. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? business with Senators permitted to Ms. Fisher has served as Assistant speak for up to 10 minutes each. Without objection, it is so ordered. Attorney General for over a year now. I now request the opportunity to ad- In this time she has coordinated with Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask for dress the Senate under that provision. law enforcement agencies on a variety the yeas and nays on the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If the of issues, including antiterrorism pros- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Senator will withhold just a minute, ecutions, public corruption cases, and sufficient second? There is a sufficient please. child pornography cases. second. Mr. WARNER. Yes, Mr. President, Prior to this appointment, Ms. Fisher The yeas and nays were ordered. without losing my right to the floor. served within the Department of Jus- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tice managing both the Counterterror- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The President is notified of the Senate’s ac- ism and Fraud Sections of the Depart- question is, Will the Senate advise and tion with respect to this nomination. ment. In this time, she was responsible consent to the nomination of Alice S. for coordinating the Department’s na- Fisher, of Virginia, to be an Assistant f tional counterterrorism activities, in- Attorney General? On this question, LEGISLATIVE SESSION cluding matters related to terrorist fi- the yeas and nays have been ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nancing and the USA PATRIOT Act. ate now returns to legislative session. Throughout her tenure at the Depart- The legislative clerk called the roll. The Senator’s request is agreed to. ment of Justice, Ms. Fisher has shown Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- The Senator from Virginia is recog- time and time again that she is a true ator was necessarily absent: the Sen- nized. leader and leads by example. Many of ator from Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN). f her colleagues testified before Congress Further, if present and voting, the this past year about her unwavering Senator from Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) PRAYER IN THE ARMED FORCES work habits and her true commitment would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, at the to justice. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the present time, the members of the This is the type of leader that we Senator from Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA), the Armed Services Committee of the Sen- need in our Government. I urge my col- Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. KEN- ate and the members of the Armed leagues across the aisle who have held NEDY), and the Senator from Louisiana Services Committee of the House are in up her nomination in the past to not (Ms. LANDRIEU) are necessarily absent. a conference. A great deal of confiden- let partisan politics get in the way this tiality is attached to that procedure. I time. We need to move forward with I further announce that if present and voting, the Senator from Massa- do not in any way intend to violate her nomination. Not only does she have that confidentiality. a proven record, but it was approved chusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) would vote ‘‘nay.’’ But before the conference—and this overwhelmingly by the Judiciary Com- is not a matter of confidentiality—is a mittee, and now she deserves a fair up- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CHAMBLISS). Are there any other Sen- provision in the bill of the House of or-down vote on the Senate floor. Representatives which is related to I am confident that when she re- ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? military chaplains. I will read from the ceives this vote that she will be con- The result was announced—yeas 61, House bill. firmed, and I wish her continued suc- nays 35, as follows: Each Chaplain shall have the prerogative cess in her position. [Rollcall Vote No. 251 Ex.] Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I will to pray according to the dictates of the Chaplain’s own conscience, except as must be yield back my time. YEAS—61 Alexander Domenici Murkowski limited by military necessity, with any such Mr. LEVIN. I yield back my time, limitation being imposed in the least restric- also. I am willing to do that as Senator Allard Dorgan Nelson (NE) Allen Ensign Pryor tive manner feasible. SPECTER has yielded his back. What Bayh Enzi Roberts That is the end of the proposed bill time remains? Bennett Feingold Salazar language. That is what I would like to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Bond Frist Santorum ator from Vermont has 13 minutes. The Brownback Graham Sessions address at this time. Bunning Grassley Shelby I first want to say that the Senate minority leader has 59 minutes. The Burns Gregg Smith Burr Hagel has no such provision, and therefore we majority leader has 27 minutes. Snowe Mr. LEVIN. I wonder if the Senator Chafee Hatch have to resolve the difference between Chambliss Hutchison Specter the two bodies. The House of Rep- from Pennsylvania would agree that we Stevens Coburn Inhofe resentatives put this provision in dur- can put in a quorum call and the time Cochran Isakson Sununu be deducted proportionally from all of Collins Kyl Talent ing markup, which is the time they go Thomas the remaining speakers. Cornyn Lincoln over their bill. Another amendment Craig Lott Thune was offered in that markup and re- Mr. SPECTER. That is acceptable. Crapo Lugar Vitter Having set the vote at 5:45, we have DeMint Martinez Voinovich jected. It is referred to as follows: given our colleagues ample notice. If DeWine McCain Warner ‘‘Amendment to H.R. 5122, offered by somebody wants to speak in the next 14 Dole McConnell Mr. Israel,’’ Member of Congress, and it minutes, they certainly would be at NAYS—35 provides in section 590, which I just read, relating to military chaplains: at liberty to do that. My hunch is that we Baucus Feinstein Mikulski will have a quorum call for 14 minutes. Biden Harkin Murray the end of the quoted matter inserted The important thing is that we have Bingaman Inouye Nelson (FL) by each of the subsections (a), (b), (c), finished the discussion on a reasonably Boxer Jeffords Obama (d), and (e), insert the following: ‘‘, ex- Byrd Johnson Reed harmonious note. Cantwell Kerry cept that chaplains shall demonstrate Reid sensitivity, respect, and tolerance for I suggest the absence of a quorum. Carper Kohl Rockefeller The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Clinton Lautenberg Sarbanes all faiths present on each occasion at Conrad Leahy Schumer which prayers are offered’’. clerk will call the roll. Dayton Levin Stabenow The legislative clerk proceeded to Dodd Lieberman I personally have not decided on Wyden call the roll. Durbin Menendez what version I personally feel should

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This is an issue that I would copal Church, and I have remained ac- think it is important that we proceed hope this Chamber would have the op- tive in that faith nearly all of my life, to resolve such problems as may exist portunity to discuss, whether to put nearly 80 years now. My uncle was a today in the military regarding how into law a provision as proposed by the rector of a very prominent parish here our chaplains pray, that we resolve House or a provision as proposed by in Washington, DC, in the shadow of that only after the institutions of the Mr. ISRAEL, a Member of Congress, the Washington Cathedral where I was Senate and the House of Representa- which addresses the perspectives of raised, not more than three blocks tives go through a careful and delibera- this issue from a different angle. This from his church, and I was a regular tive process, not just try in the heat of is just an example of the diversity of attendee of Sunday school through resolving a conference report, in brief views on this important issue. that. I am just sorrowful that people meetings here and there among just a Among the conferees—I cannot name attack me personally, as if I had no re- very few—well, sometimes all the con- names; I will not—there is a strong di- ligious foundation. I have that founda- ferees, sometimes in small groups—trying to reconcile the differences be- vision, those in favor of certain lan- tion. tween legislative provisions in the guage other than what is in the House I have had the privilege to serve in uniform. Not a career—and I have said House bill and those in the Senate bill. bill. Some conferees think that the I would like to call our attention to it many times here on the floor of the provision by Mr. ISRAEL should be in- the Constitution of the United States. Senate—of any great note, a very mod- cluded. So there is at this time just an It says: est career, but as a young, 17, 18-year- enormous uncertainty among the con- Congress shall make no law respecting an ferees. old in the last year of World War II, establishment of religion, or prohibiting the The House book that contains what just in the training command. We were free exercise thereof; or abridging the free- we call report language, which is a trained to be replacements to go over- dom of speech, or of the press; or the right of very helpful instrument to try to ex- seas to the Pacific. The war ended. We the people peaceably to assemble, and to pe- plain the background of how provisions were sent home. tition the government for a redress of griev- come into our legislation, trying to ex- But many a time in the course of ances. plain what some of the words mean, that period in military service, the sec- This is such a fundamental part of this book is silent. The only report lan- ond chapter, this time as a United our democracy. It is a pillar of guage is a recitation, exactly, of the States Marine, a young officer serving strength in this Republic. But it is con- proposed bill language. So there is no in Korea, the First Marine Air Wing, at stantly reviewed by the courts against guidance that Congress is providing on a time when, indeed, certainly the in- the different factual situations that this important phrase. fantry troops in the front lines, where come up. I hasten to point out that, as is the I visited on occasion, were being sub- I think the military deserves no less case in just about all matters that we ject to the most difficult combat under than to have the most careful and de- take up in the Armed Services Com- rigorous conditions in Korea, but I liberative review of this suggested language rather than to put it into law at mittee regarding the annual authoriza- knelt and prayed many, many times this time. My recommendation—I will tion bill, the Secretary of Defense with my fellow soldiers—men and cooperate with the conferees—is that I transmits to us opinions that he has, women, fellow marines, fellow sailors. am not prepared to take any position on behalf of the Department, with re- So I speak as one who has benefited on how this language should be put gard to proposed legislation. I now will through the years from the religion that was instilled in me through my into law or not put into law at this have printed in the RECORD what is en- time. But I do say that I will strongly titled: parents and the church of my choice, and it has given me a great strength to recommend to the Committee on The Department of Defense Appeal, FY Armed Services that the seriousness of face up to the trials and tribulations 2007 Defense Authorization Bill; Subject: this issue literally demands that as that all of us experience in a lifetime. Military Chaplains; Language/Provision: soon as the new Congress convenes in House section 590 established chaplains at I respect the chaplains. I went to January, the committees of the Armed each of the Military Services would have the chaplains on occasion, and I am grate- Services of the Senate and the House prerogative to pray according to the dictates ful for the counseling that they gave put on hearings at the earliest possi- of their own conscience, except as must be me. So I say, I look back with a sense bility. You could start with this lan- limited by military necessity. The Senate in- of humility on what the military has cluded no similar provision. guage as recommended by the House of taught me. Many times have I said I Representatives—the Senate has no The Department of Defense position don’t think I would ever have achieved is they oppose this provision. This language—to go through a process the opportunity to be a U.S. Senator where people can come in. reads as follows: had I not had the opportunity, the This provision could marginalize chaplains For example, I asked each of the privilege of serving in uniform during chiefs of the chaplains of the Army, who, in exercising their conscience, generate the periods of two conflicts of our Na- discomfort at mandatory formations. Such Navy, and the Air Force to come in and erosion of unit cohesion is avoided by the tion and the learning that I received speak to the conferees—there were Military’s present insistence on inclusive throughout the military. I have often only four conferees there at that prayer at interfaith gatherings—something said the military did more for me than time—which they did. I attached the the House legislation would operate against. I ever did for the military. But I just utmost confidentiality as to what they The Department urges exclusion of this will stand my ground against anyone said. But I was left with the impression provision. who wishes to challenge my religion. that now is not the time to try to We have not decided as yet. But that Now, in my 28th year in this magnifi- quickly put this one sentence into law is another dimension to the diversity cent Chamber, many is the time I stood by virtue of incorporating it into the of thinking on this very important pro- here as our Senate opens and listened final draft of the conference report. vision. to either our chaplain or a visiting Those chaplains would be quite willing As all Members in this body fully ap- clergy. Each of us have the privilege of to come before the Congress in open preciate and understand, when a mat- inviting from our several States a vis- session. Let the whole of the United ter of this controversy comes along iting clergy to come and deliver a pray- States see this debate unfold, as it you are often singled out by a variety er. It is part of the life of the U.S. Sen- should. of people who disagree. I have not ate. I know of no effort ever to try and Prayer is very important to the men taken a position, but nevertheless I am censor or legislate the prayers given and women of the Armed Forces. I re- being besieged by telephone, by here in the Senate, either by our chap- member so well the old maxim, ‘‘There

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.045 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 is no atheist in the foxholes of war.’’ my lifetime, half a century, serving the to wear their awards and/or warfare quali- Military people, military families are needs of the men and women of the fications. Chaplains are eligible to qualify heavily dependent upon the comfort Armed Forces, continue to do as they for and to wear the insignia of qualification that is given by prayer—prayer alone have done but stand down any regula- designations such as Fleet Marine Force, Basic Parachutist, and Navy/Marine Para- or prayer with others. tions until studied by this coequal chutist. I urge this Congress not to do at this branch of the Government, which 6. Responsibilities of Commanders time this one sentence. I will read it under the Constitution has a very spe- a. Commanders shall provide a Command again. I have difficulty, as many times cial language provision that says we Religious Program (CRP) in support of reli- as I have read it, understanding ex- have a responsibility to care for the gious needs and preferences of the members actly what it means. needs in general of the men and women of their commands, eligible family members It says: Each chaplain shall have the of the Armed Forces. That is what the and other authorized personnel. The CRP is prerogative to pray according to the conference report does. supported with appropriated funds at a level dictates of the chaplain’s own con- I am hopeful that the conferees will consistent with other personnel programs science except as must be limited by see the wisdom of this action, let this within DON. b. Chaplains will not be compelled to par- military necessity. bill go forward to the President’s desk What is that? What is military neces- ticipate in religious activities inconsistent so it can become law, and it can care with their beliefs. sity? We should define that very care- for the men and women of the Armed c. Commanders retain the responsibility to fully. I continue: Forces. provide guidance for all command functions. With any such limitation being imposed in That will be written in report lan- In planning command functions, com- the least restrictive manner feasible. guage. It does not have the force of manders shall determine whether a religious That, to me, is a complicated sen- law. But I am basically assured by the element is appropriate. In considering the tence and a complicated message to Department of Defense that they will appropriateness for including a religious element, commanders, with appropriate advice put forth. comply; stay for the time being the from a chaplain, should assess the setting In conclusion, I will recommend to most recent regulations, whatever they and context of the function; the diversity of the conferees that at this time Con- wish to call them, that have been sent faith that may be represented among the gress not enact this bill language in out to their respective commands until participants; and whether the function is the House, that we defer it to a time Congress has had a reasonable time mandatory for all hands. Other than Divine/ when the entire Senate and the entire within which to decide whether they Religious Services, religious elements for a House in open before the public invites feel it is necessary to prepare for the command function, absent extraordinary cir- in as many as we can possibly accom- President’s signature a new law. cumstances, should be non-sectarian in na- modate to give their views on the insti- ture. Neither the participation of a chaplain, Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- nor the inclusion of a religious element, in tution of the chaplain in the Armed sent that additional materials regard- and of themselves, renders a command func- Forces of the United States, an institu- ing this subject be printed in the tion a Divine Service or public worship. Once tion that I have known since the clos- RECORD. a commander determines a religious element ing days of World War II and have There being no objection, the mate- is appropriate, the chaplain may choose to known for over a half century and have rial was ordered to be printed in the participate based on his or her faith con- seen it function and have seen it work. RECORD, as follows: straints. If the chaplain chooses not to participate, he or she may do so with no adverse Before we change those rules, I think DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY we owe no less to the men and women consequences. Anyone accepting a com- SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1730.7C mander’s invitation to provide religious ele- in the Armed Forces to have these de- d. Chaplains ments at a command function is accountable liberative bodies of the House and Sen- (1) Chaplains are Qualified Religious Min- for following the commander’s guidance. ate have their hearings, debate the lan- istry Professionals (RMPs) endorsed by a De- d. Commanders shall, when in a combat guage, and then decide whether they partment of Defense (DOD)—listed Religious area, only assign, detail, or permit chap- wish or not to write language that in Organization (RO) and commissioned as CHC lains, as non-combatants under the Geneva many respects we were admonished by officers. Convention, to perform such duties as are re- the Founding Fathers to be careful, at (2) As a condition of appointment, every lated to religious ministry under Art. 1063 of reference (b). least at the most under the First RMP must be willing to function in a pluralistic environment in the military, where di- e. Commanders shall not assign chaplains Amendment. collateral duties that violate the religious In addition, some of the concern—and verse religious traditions exist side-by-side with tolerance and respect. Every RMP must practices of the chaplain’s religious organi- I think it is a legitimate concern—of be willing to support directly and indirectly zation or that require services in a capacity those proposing this language ema- the free exercise of religion by all military in which the chaplain may later be called nates from actions taken by the De- members of the DON, their family members, upon to reveal privileged or sensitive infor- partment of the Air Force, the Depart- and other persons authorized to be served, in mation. ment of the Navy, and I believe—I have cooperation with other chaplains and RMPs. f. Commanders shall not assign chaplains duties to act as director, solicitor, or treas- not seen it—the Department of the Chaplains are trained to minister within the specialized demands of the military environ- urer of funds, other than administrator of a Army in issuing certain guidance. The Religious Offering Fund; or serve on a court- guidance was issued recently about ment without compromising the tenets of their own religious tradition. martial; or stand watches other than that of this subject of prayer and other mat- (3) In providing religious ministry, chap- duty chaplain. ters relating to the chaplain. lains shall strive to avoid the establishment U.S. ARMY I will not go into it, but I will put in of religion to ensure that free exercise rights today’s RECORD the documents that are protected for all authorized personnel. Army Chaplains & Military/Patriotic Cere- were issued by several military depart- (4) Chaplains will provide ministry to those monial Prayer: How does the Army Chief ments. You can read it for yourselves. of their own faith, facilitate ministry to of Chaplains address chaplains and Mili- I think that we should put in report those of other faiths, and care for all service tary/Patriotic Ceremonial Prayer? language in our bill two things: First, members, including those who claim no reli- AR 1651–1, Chaplain Activities in the United States Army, has several pertinent that the Secretary of Defense will gious faith. Chaplains shall respect the rights of others to their own religious be- statements. Paragraph. 1–4 a. reads, ‘‘In, stay—that means hold in abeyance— liefs, including the right to hold no beliefs. striking a balance between the ‘establish- enforcement of these newly promul- (5) Chaplains advise commands in matters ment’ and ‘free exercise’ clauses the Army gated regulations until such time as of morale, morals, ethics, and spiritual well- chaplaincy, in providing religious services the Congress has had an opportunity to being. They also serve as the principal advi- and ministries to the command, is an instru- hold its hearings, go through a delib- sors to commanders for all issues regarding ment of the U.S. Government to ensure that erative process, and then decide wheth- the impact of religion on military oper- soldier’s religious ‘free exercise’ rights are er it wishes to act by way of sending a ations. protected. At the same time, chaplains are (6) Chaplains are non-combatants. Chap- trained to avoid even the appearance of any conference report to the President for lains are not authorized to obtain weapons establishment of religion.’’ Paragraph 4–4h. purposes of becoming the law of the qualifications, warfare qualifications, or reads, ‘‘Military and patriotic ceremonies land. bear arms; however, chaplains who attained may require a chaplain to provide an invoca- So it is twofold: let the system of the weapons or warfare qualifications during tion, reading, prayer, or benediction. Such chaplain, which has been operating for prior service as a combatant are authorized occasions are not to be considered religious

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Chaplains also provide prayer in public Subject to these sensitivities, superiors selfless, and courageous things for ceremonies which are patriotic/military enjoy the same free exercise rights as all their families, their communities, and (sometimes called secular). The former are other airmen. their country. Some of these people completely voluntary; the latter are often Voluntary participation in worship, pray- chose careers in public service. Others required functions at which all manner of er, study, and discussion is integral to the were leading normal, uneventful lives people are present. It is at these non-worship free exercise of religion. Nothing in this when they were unexpectedly con- guidance should be understood to limit the ceremonies that the Chaplains must consider fronted with circumstances that caused their obligations to assist every Soldier to substance of voluntary discussions of reli- pray. gion, or the exercise of free speech, where it them to become leaders. Many have There is no Army regulatory guidance pro- is reasonably clear that the discussions are simply lived inconspicuous lives caring hibiting an individual from praying or di- personal, not official, and they can be rea- for others. And then there are those recting an individual to pray in any specific sonably free of the potential for, or appear- who have struggled to overcome unfair manner. AR 165–1 is intended to strike a balance of, coercion. and seemingly impossible hurdles and ance between a Chaplain’s right to freely ex- Public prayer should not imply Govern- in doing so have shown a force of char- press his or her own personal religious be- ment endorsement of religion and should not acter and spirit that breaks barriers liefs and the Chaplain’s duty to ensure that usually be a part of routine official business. every Soldier is afforded his or her ‘‘free ex- Mutual respect and common sense should al- and inspires awe among everyone they ercise’’ rights under the Constitution. ways be applied, including consideration of meet. Pluralism and religious accommodation unusual circumstances and the needs of the Ben Chater, a Vermonter who in- are trained throughout the Chaplain life command. Further, non-denominational, in- terned in my office several years ago cycle with the bulk of the subject matter clusive prayer or a moment of silence may during the summer after his sophomore conveyed in the foundation courses at the be appropriate for military ceremonies or year at the University of California at Chaplain Officer Basic Course. AR 165–1 is events of special importance when its pri- Berkeley, is in the latter category. the reference for this training. mary purpose is not the advancement of reli- Born with cerebral palsy, Ben has faced The Army Chief of Chaplains sees no rea- gious beliefs. Military chaplains are trained son to provide additional guidelines con- in these matters. obstacles from birth that the rest of us cerning Chaplains and public prayer since General rules regarding use of Government could not even imagine, much less AR 165–1 is sufficient. computers apply to personal religious mat- overcome. He has done so with amazing The Army Chief of Chaplains will not dic- ters as they do for other personal matters. grace, courage, and good humor, and tate how an Army Chaplain performs his or Chaplain programs will receive communica- his accomplishments are nothing short her prayer. Chaplains are trained and ex- tions support as would comparable staff ac- of awe inspiring. Ben’s refusal to let pected to use good judgment when address- tivities. his disability prevent him from taking These guidelines are consistent with the ing pluralistic audiences at public, non-wor- on practically any challenge has been ship ceremonies. responsibility of commanders to maintain good order and discipline, and are consistent an example for me and my wife U.S. AIR FORCE with the core values of the Air Force: integ- Marcelle, for my staff, and for virtually REVISED INTERIM GUIDELINES CONCERNING rity first; service before self; and excellence everyone who has come into contact FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION IN THE AIR FORCE in all we do. with him. We are sworn to support and defend the f I have little doubt that Ben will continue to set ambitious goals and in Constitution of the United States. In taking LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT reaching them he will demonstrate our oath we pledge our personal commitment ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 to the Constitution’s protections for free ex- even further the incredible capacity of ercise of religion and its prohibition against Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise the human spirit to overcome adver- government establishment of religion. today to speak about the need for hate sity. He will also continue to erase the We will remain officially neutral regarding crimes legislation. Each Congress, Sen- stereotypes and misconceptions about religious beliefs, neither officially endorsing ator KENNEDY and I introduce hate the potential of people with disabil- nor disapproving any faith belief or absence crimes legislation that would add new of belief. We will accommodate free exercise ities. of religion and other personal beliefs, as well categories to current hate crimes law, Ben was recently the subject of an as freedom of expression, except as must be sending a signal that violence of any article in the Vermont Sunday Maga- limited by compelling military necessity kind is unacceptable in our society. zine by Tom Slayton, who is also the (with such limitations being imposed in the Likewise, each Congress I have come to editor of Vermont Life, and I ask unan- least restrictive manner feasible). Com- the floor to highlight a separate hate imous consent that it be printed in the manders should ensure that requests for reli- crime that has occurred in our coun- RECORD so others can be inspired by gious accommodation are welcomed and try. Ben’s life and accomplishments. dealt with as fairly and consistently as prac- On March 8, 2006, in Savannah, GA, ticable throughout their commands. They There being no objection, the mate- should be approved unless approval would David Bennett was attacked by five rial was ordered to be printed in the have a real, not hypothetical, adverse impact men outside a local gay bar. According RECORD, as follows: on military readiness, unit cohesion, stand- to police, Sidney Swift, one of the al- [From the Vermont Sunday Magazine, ards, or discipline. Avoidance of schedule leged attackers, made several antigay September 10, 2006]. conflicts between official activities and reli- remarks towards Bennett while in po- ‘‘IN AWE OF BEN’’—BEN CHATER, 23, WITH CER- gious observances can enhance unit effec- lice custody. Swift’s motivation for at- EBRAL PALSY, FINISHES BERKELEY, PRE- tiveness and demonstrate mutual respect. tacking Bennett was based solely on PARES FOR LIFE’S NEXT CHALLENGE Chaplain service programs are the respon- his sexual orientation. (By Tom Slayton) sibility of commanders. Chaplains impar- I believe that the Government’s first tially advise commanders in regard to free This is the story of a fine mind living in a exercise of religion, and implement programs duty is to defend its citizens, to defend body that won’t cooperate. of religious support and pastoral care to help them against the harms that come out Ben Chater, 23, of Montpelier has had cere- commanders care for all their people, includ- of hate. The Local Law Enforcement bral palsy since birth. Due to a difficult ing opportunities for free exercise of indi- Enhancement Act is a symbol that can birth, Ben’s brain was deprived of oxygen for vidual beliefs. We will respect the rights of become substance. I believe that by a few moments. As a result, he has a major chaplains to adhere to the tenets of their re- passing this legislation and changing disability—he has limited control over move- ligious faiths and they will not be required current law, we can change hearts and ments of his limbs, or the rest of his body. He requires assistance with everyday liv- to participate in religious activities, includ- minds as well. ing public prayer, inconsistent with their ing—getting dressed in the morning, eating a faiths. f meal, taking a shower. He speaks with some Leaders at every level bear a special re- TRIBUTE TO BEN CHATER difficulty and requires a motorized wheel- sponsibility to ensure their words and ac- chair to get around. tions cannot reasonably be construed to be Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, in my 32 However, Ben’s mind is complete and officially endorsing nor disapproving any years as a U.S. Senator, I have met undamaged. In fact, he is extremely bright.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.026 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9718 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 He graduated this year, with honors, from can’t go,’’ but ‘‘How can I climb the moun- had to wait in downtown Oakland for a bus the University of California at Berkeley with tain, too?’’ to Berkeley. degrees in English and linguistics, the study (Answer: ‘‘We need to get a really strong The bus finally arrived and Ben drove his of language—how it works, how sounds com- guy to carry me up the mountain on his motorized chair onto the special lift that bine to make meaning, how the language we back.’’ And that’s the way it happened.) buses in the Bay area carry for passengers use shapes our thinking and our experience. But college presented a whole new set of with disabilities. At that moment, the lift Linguistics is not for the faint of heart. Or challenges. broke down. mind. But Ben is neither. How could Ben get by without the assist- And so at 3 a.m. Ben sat suspended over For his work in that field, Ben received the ance of his parents? (Answer: Hire and man- the street, waiting for 45 minutes for a me- Departmental Citation for Excellence in Lin- age assistants. There are some Social Secu- chanic to come and repair the lift. guistics, awarded by the faculty of the de- rity funds for just that purpose.) Eventually the mechanic fixed the lift, the partment to an outstanding student. He was How could he do the immense amount of bus rolled out of the Oakland station, and the only student at Berkeley to receive that work that college typically demands? What Ben got home—as the sun was rising at award this year. about lengthy term papers, for example? about 5 a.m. He passed out in his chair and Ben is not only an outstanding student; he (Answer: The world of electronic commu- was later helped to bed by his roommate. is an outstanding person. nication—computers, e-mail, the Web, Such experiences have not cramped Ben’s After talking with him for even a few min- blogging and so on—has actually been very spirit. Now, with his degree in linguistics, a utes, one forgets the fact that he is in a pow- helpful to Ben. True, his hands and fingers high score on the LSATs, and college behind ered chair and has some difficulty forming won’t obey his mental commands, but he him, he’s taking a bit of a break, letting words. What remains is the lasting impres- makes expert use of a headset that enables things settle, thinking about his next move. sion of an intelligent, positive, hopeful him to type by tapping with a pointer at- There is an employment possibility at young man. tached to his head. Berkeley that he’s considering, but he’s also ‘‘I’m frankly in awe of Ben,’’ says his When ‘‘translated’’ into computer strokes visiting law schools—he and his father, Mike mother, Maude Chater. ‘‘There’s a grace and electronic impulses, Ben’s words and Chater, checked out Yale last week; and Ben about him that I don’t understand—nor do I ideas can be communicated freely. And the would also like to visit Columbia and New need to.’’ excellence of his ideas and scholarship York University. Eventually, he plans to Maude and her husband, Mike, have stands out.) apply to several law schools, choose one, and worked long and hard to help Ben achieve an How would Ben get to classes in a multi- start next year. He’s also thinking about independent life. Perhaps the hardest thing story building, meet with professors, reg- traveling. for them to do, in recent years, has been to ister, even accomplish something as basic as Like many young men and women his age, stand back and get out of Ben’s way. going to the bathroom in a standard multi- he also doesn’t know precisely what career ‘‘It’s very hard for families to resist their story academic building? (Answer: Attend a he wants to follow. protective instincts,’’ she notes quietly. university that prides itself on integrating ‘‘The thought of being a lawyer . . . work- In addition to academic success that would disabled students into all its classes and ac- ing in an office for the rest of my life is not be remarkable in a person with normal abili- tivities.) all that exciting,’’ he said. ‘‘But going to law ties, Ben has served as an intern in the office After considerable research and a couple of school gives you a lot of options—you can do of U.S. Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, living in visits, Ben decided to apply and was accepted a lot of things with a law degree.’’ Washington while working for the senator. at Berkeley, one of the nation’s most com- His dad, Ben notes, has counseled him to And he recently took—and aced—the LSAT petitive universities. keep as many options open as he can. exams—the qualifying exam for law school. ‘‘Going to Berkeley expanded my horizons Ben obviously has some things going for However, all that success does not elimi- in just about every way imaginable,’’ he says him. One is the steady, strong support of his nate the fact that he has difficulties the rest of the school, which is located across the bay parents. of us cannot imagine. from San Francisco. ‘‘Our family was definitely oriented around Recently, Ben went outside into the back As Ben explains the situation at Berkeley, Ben in his early years,’’ Maude Chater says, yard to check on a blueberry patch, alone, he smiles and mentions the school’s diverse, ‘‘When he got into high school, he directed while family members were out and about, as multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student body. us to back off a bit.’’ usual. He drove his motorized chair uphill ‘‘In most cities, ‘diversity,’ means there Vacations and trips have occasionally been toward some trees—and got mired in a soft are a lot of different sections of town, each challenging. ‘‘We travel, but we don’t travel spot in the yard. with its own different ethnicity or what- light,’’ Maude quips. Two hours later, when his mother arrived ever,’’ he said. ‘‘But in Berkeley, every- Independence has been Maude and Mike’s back home, she found Ben, still mired, still body—all the different kinds of people—lives goal for Ben since his birth, and they realize in his chair, stuck in front of one of the together. . . . And that creates a kind of so- that to foster independence in a person you trees. When she went to assist him, Ben’s cial comfort I had never seen before.’’ have to let them be independent. only wry comment was: People in the Bay area—in California gen- But there are moments—especially when ‘‘It’s a nice tree . . . really!’’ erally, according to Ben—prefer to make life Ben wants to take a significant step forward, Early on—when Ben was a junior at Mont- easy and non-confrontational. They tend to like foreign travel or learning to drive—that pelier High School, to be exact—his special be more accepting of different kinds of peo- can cause the mental brakes to go on in a qualities became apparent to all of his class- ple because there are a lot of different kinds parent’s head. The difficulties Ben faces with mates. of people living close together. That means daily living are probably at least as stressful For Ben, as for most kids, it was a time of acceptance is the rule, not the exception. on his parents as on Ben himself. But they change, uncertainty and social stress. Many ‘‘People with disabilities are just another have learned to stand back. They have of the young people he had grown up with element in that kind of melting pot,’’ Ben learned to learn. had begun to change their interests, and old said. ‘‘There are a lot of folks in chairs out And they are regularly amazed by their friends drifted away and new ones didn’t ap- there—so it’s easy to get around.’’ son’s courage. pear to take their places. More than most And people with significant disabilities are For his part, Ben doesn’t waste any time at kids, Ben felt isolated. more accepted, more worked into the every- all on self-pity. Not a moment. Unlike most kids, though, he decided to do day mix of society, he noted. ‘‘I’ve never spent a lot of time thinking something about it. He received permission That doesn’t mean that bad things, never about what life would be like if I weren’t dis- from the school administration to call a happen. abled,’’ he said recently. ‘‘I believe that ev- school-wide assembly, and at it he spoke to Ben tells the story of the time he went eryone’s dealt a set of cards, and it doesn’t his fellow students about what he saw and into San Francisco to a concert. His plan matter which cards you’re dealt—it’s how felt. He spoke about what it was like to be was to meet friends in the city and go to the you play them.’’ Ben Chater, teenager, confused and lonely. Fillmore, one of the city’s main event Interestingly, although he is well aware of ‘‘I felt I needed to do something,’’ Ben says, venues. Then his friends would help him take the inequities that people with disabilities remembering the assembly. the Bay Area Rapid Transit train back face in society, he said recently, ‘‘There are What he discovered that day was that he across the Bay to his apartment. a lot of things about our society that aren’t was not alone. Many of his classmates and But things began to go wrong as soon as he right, and that aren’t fair.’’ other students approached him afterward reached San Francisco. He couldn’t find his But he said he doesn’t want to spend his and said they felt exactly the same way—and friends at all, and by the time the concert life worrying about that. they thanked him for putting their feelings got out, he realized that he had to return What he said he has learned, and is still into words along with his own. home on his own. learning, is that the more comfortable peo- ‘‘I don’t know a single kid who loved every Unfortunately, by the time he worked all ple can be with themselves, the more power minute of high school,’’ he says. that out, the BART trains had stopped for they have over their lives—and by extension, With his parents’ backing and encourage- the night, so Ben had to go home by bus—a the conditions around them. ment, he has always tried to join in the ac- much longer and more circuitous route. He Ben doesn’t think of himself as a teacher, tivities and share the interests of his peers. found his way to the Trans-Bay Bus ter- but he is one. Those who know him say he If a school field trip involved climbing a minal, and got a bus part-way home, to Oak- has taught them about the dignity and deep mountain, Ben’s first thought was not: ‘‘I land. It was late at night by then, and Ben value inherent in every person, no matter

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.028 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9719 what their circumstances. At Berkeley, one is that they are policy failures even on their By 2000 the number of guns had increased of his nicknames was ‘‘The Rabbi,’’ because own terms: More guns don’t mean more fivefold (to more than 260 million), but the of the wise counsel he would offer his class- death, and fewer guns don’t mean less death. murder rate was almost identical (6.1). It re- mates, when asked. Gun bans like the District’s simply don’t mained there as of year-end 2004, despite the He remains modest about his achieve- work. 12 million guns added to the American gun ments, the long learning process he has come BRITAIN’S FAILURE stock since 2000. through and the long road that remains Before the District adopted these policies In the 60 years since World War II, U.S. ahead. ‘‘I’m definitely in the middle of a in 1976, its murder rate was declining. Short- murder rates dramatically increased and lengthy process of figuring out which end is ly after the District adopted the gun bans in dramatically decreased—but not in relation up,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s a process that everyone an effort to reduce crime and violence, its to gun ownership, which increased substan- has to figure out for themselves.’’ murder rate became the highest of any large tially every year. In the 1950s our murder rate held steady And what are his parents’ hopes? American city. It has remained the highest ‘‘Our hope for Ben is that he is able to live despite the addition of roughly 2 million throughout the 30 years these policies have independently, support himself, and be guns per year. In the mid-’60s through the been in force (excepting the few years when happy,’’ Maude says ‘‘. . . that he finds his early ’70s, the murder rate doubled, while 2.5 the District ranked second or third). place in the world.’’ To excuse this disastrous history, anti-gun million to 3 million guns were added annu- f advocates assert that gun bans covering only ally. In the late ’70s, the murder rate held steady and then declined, even as 4 to 5 mil- DISASTER RECOVERY PERSONAL a single city are unenforceable. True enough, but experience shows that lion more guns were added annually. Murder PROTECTION ACT gun bans covering an entire nation are also rates skyrocketed with the introduction of Mr. VITER. Mr. President, as the unenforceable In the United Kingdom, dec- crack in the late ’80s, but in the ’90s they dramatically decreased, even as Americans Senate author of the Disaster Recovery ades of severe gun control failed to stem steadily rising violent crime. So in 1997 the bought 50 million more guns. Personal Protection Act of 2006 and a In sum, between 1974 and 2003, the number cosponsor of the District of Columbia United Kingdom banned and confiscated all legally owned handguns. Yet by 2000 the of guns doubled, but murder rates declined Personal Protection Act, I believe we United Kingdom had the highest violent- by one-third. So much for the quasi-religious must work to support the ability of crime rate in the Western world—twice faith that more guns mean more murder. Multinational studies also discredit that law-abiding citizens to defend and pro- ours—and it still does today. faith. An American criminologist’s compari- tect themselves and their families from Gun bans are far from working even in a son of homicide- and suicide-mortality data relatively small island nation, the report of criminal activity. It has been proven with gun-ownership levels for 36 nations (in- England’s National Crime Intelligence Serv- time and time again that prohibiting cluding the United States) for the period ice laments: Although ‘‘Britain has some of law-abiding citizens from owning a 1990–1955 showed ‘‘no significant (at the 5% the strictest gun laws in the world [i]t ap- level) association between gun ownership legal and constitutionally protected pears that anyone who wishes to obtain a and the total homicide rate.’’ firearm does not reduce crime but, as firearm [illegally] will have little difficulty A somewhat later European study of data this article which I will ask to have in doing so.’’ from 21 nations found ‘‘no significant cor- printed in the RECORD states, in fact, American anti-gun advocates used to cite relations [of gun-ownership levels] with total the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia increases crime. suicide or homicide rates.’’ When you look at as nations where low violence stemmed from I ask unanimous consent that an ar- the data, guns aren’t increasing murders. ticle published in the August 7 issue of severe gun restrictions. But in recent dec- WHO KILLS Legal Times entitled ‘‘The Laws That ades those nations’ violent-crime rates have skyrocketed, first matching and now far sur- The myth of more-guns-meaning-more- Misfire: Banning guns doesn’t work—in passing ours. murder makes sense to people who think the District or anywhere else’’ au- In the 1990s those nations moved from se- most murders involve ordinary people kill- thored by Don B. Kates be printed in vere controls to outright bans and confisca- ing in moments of ungovernable rage be- the RECORD. tion of half a million guns. Today, Australia cause guns were available to them. There being no objection, the mate- and Canada join the United Kingdom in hav- But ordinary people do not commit most rial was ordered to be printed in the ing the highest violent-crime rates in the murders, or many murders, or almost any RECORD, as follows: Western world—more than double ours. murders. Almost all murderers are extreme MURDER RATES aberrants with life histories of violence, psy- [From Legal Times, Aug. 7, 2006] chopathology, substance abuse, and other For decades anti-gun advocates claimed THE LAWS THAT MISFIRE crime. that America, with the world’s highest gun- Only about 15 percent of Americans have (By Don B. Kates) ownership rate (true), had the highest mur- criminal records. But homicide studies re- The District of Columbia is now suffering der rate (false). veal nearly all murderers have adult crimi- from what its police chief on July 11 called In fact, the recently revealed Russian mur- nal records (often showing numerous ar- a ‘‘crime emergency.’’ der rate for the past 40 years has been con- rests), have been diagnosed as psychotic, or In 1976 the District banned handguns and sistently higher than the American rate. The have had restraining orders issued against required that all other guns be kept un- Russian murder rate in the 1990s and 2000s them. loaded and disassembled, making them un- has been almost four times higher than the Obviously, such dangerous aberrants available for self-defense. The result is that U.S. rate. All this despite Russia’s 70 years of should not be allowed any instrument more for 30 years, only lawbreakers have had guns banning handguns and strictly controlling deadly than a toothpick. Unfortunately, readily available for use in the District. long guns—laws that it enforced with police- they disobey gun laws just as they disobey Is that effective policy? Is it a sensible way state methods. Various European nations, laws against violence. But law-abiding adults to respond to a crime emergency? Those pol- including Luxembourg, also ban handguns do not murder, guns or no guns, so there is icy questions, in addition to purely legal but have much higher murder rates than the little point is trying to disarm them. issues, arise in pending litigation that brings United States does. a Second Amendment challenge against the Gun bans reflect a quasi-religious belief DEFENDING THE INNOCENT District’s gun bans. that more guns (particularly handguns) Worse, banning guns to the general public I recently filed a Brandeis amicus brief mean more violence and death, and, con- is not just useless but also counter- supporting this constitutional challenge. My comitantly, fewer guns mean fewer deaths. productive. Criminals prefer victims who are co-counsel were 12 other law professors, and This belief is quasi-religious because the weaker than they are. The unique virtue of the amici we represent include 16 American, believers cling fanatically to it despite firearms is that they alone allow weaker Australian, and Canadian social scientists scores of studies around the world finding no people to resist predation by stronger, more and medical school professors. such correlation. violent ones. The case in question, Parker v. District of Consider the 2004 U.S. National Academy A recent criminological evaluation states: Columbia, is currently before the U.S. Court of Sciences evaluation: Having reviewed 253 ‘‘Reliable, durable, and easy to operate, mod- of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, after an unfa- journal articles, 99 books, 43 government ern firearms are the most effective means of vorable ruling in the District Court. The publications, and some empirical research of self-defense ever devised. They require mini- plaintiffs include a woman under a death its own, the academy could not identify any mal maintenance and, unlike knives and threat for reporting neighborhood drug-deal- gun law that had reduced violent crime, sui- other weapons, do not depend on an individ- ing to police and a gay man who used his cide, or gun accidents. ual’s physical strength for their effective- handgun to defend himself against a hate American statistics on both the numbers ness. Only a gun can allow a 110 pound crime. This brief was filed pro bono, and the of guns and murder rates are available from woman to defend herself against a 200 pound amici are not being paid. immediately after World War II to the man.’’ What this amicus brief shows is signifi- present. In 1946, with about 48 million guns Research has shown guns are six times cant, and the information it contains may in the country, the U.S. murder rate was 6 more often used by victims to repel crimi- surprise some. For the truth about gun bans per 100,000 people. nals than by criminals committing crimes.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.032 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9720 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 But Handgun Control Inc. tells victims not brigadier general. At that time, he was University of the Incarnate Word es- to resist rape or robbery in any way: ‘‘The the youngest flag-rank officer in all of tablished the Robert F. McDermott best defense against injury is to put up no the armed services. In recognition of Professorship in Organizational Lead- defense—give them what they want or run.’’ General McDermott’s contributions ership this year. This anti-gun position, too, is bereft of criminological support. Twenty years of Na- and innovations at the Air Force Acad- Today I honor the passing of a great tional Institute of Justice data show that emy, the Air Force named the cadet li- family man, a terrific friend, and an victims who resist with guns are less likely brary for him and called him the ‘‘Fa- outstanding community leader.∑ to be injured, and much less likely to be ther of Modern Military Education.’’ f raped or robbed, than victims who submit. He retired from the Air Force in 1968. Indeed, in more than 80 percent of cases General McDermott joined USAA— NATIONAL MINE RESCUE where a victim pulls a gun, the criminal United Services Automobile Associa- COMPETITION turns and flees whether he has a gun or not. tion—as executive vice president, and ∑ Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I am When speaking at universities here and became its president in January 1969. pleased today to report some good news abroad, I am often asked, ‘‘Wouldn’t it be a better world if there were no guns?’’ Throughout his career, McDermott’s with regard to mine safety and to con- I am a criminologist, not a theologian. If philosophy was to nurture the employ- gratulate FMC Corporation’s White you want a world without guns and you ees and to promote their personal and Team for being the best mine rescue think there is a God, pray for him to abolish professional growth treating them and team in the Nation. As we all know, guns. Human laws cannot disarm USAA’s customers by the Golden Rule. the mining community experienced a lawbreakers, but only the law-abiding. His efforts bore success. In 1993, USAA profound loss this year with the disas- Firearms are the only weaponry with was ranked No. 1 in ‘‘The 100 Best Com- ters at the Sago and Aracoma coal which victims can reliably resist aggressors. mines in West Virginia and at the In their absence, the ruthless and strong can panies to Work for in America.’’ Gen- oppress the weak. eral McDermott retired as chairman Darby Mine in Kentucky. The tragic Such oppression in the District is really and CEO of USAA in 1993. loss of life in these accidents served to the crime emergency. And as the District re- On August 6, 1994, General reaffirm the commitment of all those sponds, it should take an unbiased look at McDermott married Marion Slemon of involved in the industry to ensuring the social-science data. It should rethink its Colorado Springs. They enjoyed his re- and improving the safety and welfare gun bans now under legal challenge. And tirement in San Antonio and Colorado of our Nation’s miners. after 30 years of failed prohibition, it should Springs, but General McDermott did Essential to that effort, and emblem- now let its law-abiding citizens arm them- not slow down. He was active in the atic of our commitment, was the pas- selves for their own protection. San Antonio community with business sage of the Mine Improvement and New f and charitable organizations, enjoyed Emergency Response, MINER, Act of ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS traveling to visit family and friends, 2006. The MINER Act passed this body and continued playing golf and his unanimously. It was then signed into trombone. law by President Bush and imple- BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT As a dedicated and enthusiastic advo- mented by the Mine Safety and Health FRANCIS MCDERMOTT cate for San Antonio, General Administration, MSHA. ∑ Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I McDermott worked tirelessly to ad- As the primary sponsor of the MINER would like to take this moment to vance economic development in the Act, I am confident that this new law honor a dear friend and dedicated com- area. In 1974, he was elected chairman will improve the safety of our under- munity leader who passed away on Au- of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of ground mines and reduce the likelihood gust 28, 2006. GEN Robert McDermott Commerce and promoted San Antonio of similar tragic accidents in the fu- leaves behind a legacy of distinguished as a center for domestic and inter- ture. In the careful and deliberate proc- service to his country and his commu- national growth. He also founded the ess of developing the MINER Act, the nity, and he will be dearly missed. Economic Development Foundation views of all stakeholders were solicited GEN Robert Francis McDermott was and was a cofounder of United San An- and carefully considered. Although in born on July 31, 1920, in Boston, MA, to tonio. In the 1980s, General McDermott many areas there were differences of Alphonsus and Anna McDermott. He focused on the development of bio- opinion, all those involved in the issue graduated from the Boston Latin technology in San Antonio to provide of mine safety were in agreement on School in 1937 and continued his edu- the city with a viable economic sector the critical role played by mine rescue cation at Norwich University. He re- for the 21st century. In 1984, he founded teams and universal in their praise of ceived an appointment to the United the Texas Research and Technology the dedicated individuals who serve on States Military Academy in 1940 and Foundation which began development them. was commissioned on January 19, 1943. of the Texas Research Park—TRP—the Rescue teams represent the very fin- In 1950, General McDermott earned an core of biotechnology for San Antonio. est traditions of the mining commu- MBA degree from Harvard University. In the early 1990s, General McDermott nity. Composed of volunteers, highly On January 20, 1943, General also led a group of local investors to trained and experienced, these teams McDermott married Alice Patricia buy the San Antonio Spurs to assure it stand ready to come to the aid of their McDermott at Trinity Chapel at West would stay in San Antonio. To coach fellow miners in the most critical and Point. Their marriage would last 47 the Spurs, he selected Air Force Acad- dangerous of situations. The MINER years until Alice’s death in 1990. Fol- emy graduate Gregg Popovich who led Act explicitly recognizes the essential lowing their wedding, General the team to win three NBA champion- role of mine rescue teams and the im- McDermott was assigned to the 474th ships. portance of their training and support. Fighter Bomber Group as its deputy For General McDermott’s wide-rang- Part of the training and the tradition group operations officer and flew 61 ing efforts on behalf of San Antonio, of mine rescue teams is their participa- combat missions in a P–38 during the city of San Antonio named a section in competitions that pit the teams World War II in the European Theatre. tion of Interstate Highway 10 West as against each another. Each year MSHA After the war, he remained in Europe the ‘‘Robert F. McDermott Freeway.’’ holds a national mine rescue competi- on General Eisenhower’s staff and later He also received recognition for his tion that draws teams from throughout served in the Pentagon. business and educational activities, in- the United States. This year, the After teaching economics at West cluding an elementary school named metal, nonmetal mine competition was Point for 4 years, General McDermott for him, induction into the Texas Busi- held in Reno, NV. I am particularly was assigned to the newly established ness Hall of Fame in 1987 and the pleased to report four teams from Air Force Academy as vice dean and American National Business Hall of southwestern Wyoming placed in the professor of economics. In 1956, he was Fame in 1989; the recipient of the Dis- top six spots in a field of 34 teams from appointed Dean of Faculty, and in 1959, tinguished Graduate Award from West across the Nation. President Eisenhower appointed Gen- Point in 1993; the recipient of Harvard The FMC Corporation White Team, eral McDermott the first Permanent Business School’s Alumni Achievement which was led by Leroy Hutchinson, Dean of Faculty and promoted him to Award in 1998; and most recently, the won the competition. The White Team

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.034 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9721 was followed by the FMC Red Team, a safer place for all our Nation’s min- bers of this organization lost their led by Bob Knot. OCI Chemical’s Blue ers to work. homes to the hurricanes that ravished Team, which was led by Gary Ruiz, The information follows. our State in 2005. While many members placed fifth, and Solvay’s Silver Team, FMC White Team: Leroy Hutchinson (Cap- of the Creative Planters Garden Club which was led by Shawn Marshall, tain) (Benchman), Tony Herrera, Alan Jones are rebuilding their livelihoods, they placed sixth. (Gas), Robert Byers, Brad Roll, Bronson are also volunteering their time to re- These teams represent the best of Berg, Vern Plantenberg, Mike Padilla (Team build their State. Their priorities in- southwest Wyoming’s soda ash indus- Trainer). FMC White First Aid: Robert Byers, clude replacing landscape projects dev- try. The four companies that mine the Bronson Berg, Vern Plantenberg. astated by Hurricanes Katrina and mineral Trona in Wyoming account for FMC Red Team: Bob Knott (Captain), Rita and replanting the rose garden in 90 percent of the U.S. production of Mark Anderson, Rick Owens (Gas), Robert New Orleans Botanical Gardens in City soda ash. Soda ash is a commodity re- Pope, Bill Madura, Daniel Hellickson, Rod Park. It is community involvement quired for the production of glass. It is Knight (Benchman), Mike Padilla (Team like this that enriches our State. also a very important export that ac- Trainer), Dave Hutchinson (Team Trainer), For more than 23 years the Creative counts for $500 million of our balance Rick Steenberg (Official in Charge), Robert Planters Garden Club has worked to Pope, Mark Anderson, Bill Madura. of trade. FMC Red First Aid: Robert Pope, Mark An- enhance Louisiana communities by I am very proud of this year’s show- derson, Bill Madura. promoting civic stewardship and horti- ing by our Wyoming soda ash industry General Chemical Blue: Jeff Downey (Cap- culture education. They have worked in this competition. It is important to tain), Doug Cox (Gas), Steve McKeehan, in conjunction with many State and remember that although this is a com- Mickey Smith, Willie Cederburg, Stan local government agencies to teach and petition, it is not a sport. The National Owens, Terry Hansen, Leslie Wareham encourage gardening to children. Mine Safety Rescue Contest and other (Benchman), Keith Mullins (Team Trainer), I applaud the members of the Cre- mine safety rescue contests are train- David Graham (Official in Charge), Mickey ative Planters Garden Club of Lou- Smith, Terry Hansen, Steve McKeehan. ing events. They help prepare mine res- General Chemical Blue First Aid: Mickey isiana for their continued service to cue teams so they are ready to act if Smith, Terry Hansen, Steve McKeehan. the citizens of their community.∑ they are ever called to deal with a situ- General Chemical Black: Alan Brewer f ation that we hope will never occur. (Captain), Byron Willingham, Lucas Coon When accidents happen, miners count (Gas), Curtiss Cooley, Jr., Steve Roberts, REAR ADMIRAL MICHAEL K. on volunteer mine rescue teams to save Tommy Graham, Ken Ball, Charles Beard LOOSE them. Those mine rescue teams need to (Benchman), John E. Sykes (Team Trainer), ∑ Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, it is have the best resources available to David Graham (Official in Charge), Steve with great pleasure that I rise today to McKeehan. them and the training they will need to General Chemical Black First Aid: Byron recognize and honor Rear Admiral Mi- be prepared for anything that may hap- Willingham, Steve Roberts, Curtiss Cooley, chael K. Loose for his exceptional pen as they take on that important Jr. achievement as Commander, Naval Fa- job. Mine rescue competitions play an OCI White Team: Jack J. Volsey II (Cap- cilities Engineering Command and important role in that effort by pro- tain), Chuck Jones, Paul Larson (Gas), Ted Chief of Civil Engineers, from October viding mine rescue teams with the kind Laughlin, Scott Counts, Kyle Butcher, Willy 2003 to October 2006. of experience they will need if they are Moore (Benchman), Nathan Kendall, Matt As Commander, Naval Facilities En- Cummings (Team Trainer), Rick Terry gineering Command, NAVFAC, Rear to perform at the highest level of effi- (Team Trainer), Tim Musbach (Official in ciency in the event there is an emer- Charge). Admiral Loose led 17,000 civilian and gency. They offer a chance for teams to OCI White First Aid: Chuck Jones, Ted military employees, executing an an- improve their communication skills, to Laughlin, Nathan Kendall. nual workload of $10.6 billion sup- consider previously unforeseen prob- OCI Blue Team: Gary Ruiz (Captain), Bill porting global contingency engineering lems, and to get feedback on their per- Mehle (Gas), Brent Skorcz, Blake Barney, operations, the Navy shore infrastruc- formance from contest judges. Dennie Hughes (Benchman), Don O’Lexey, ture, and systems command engineer- Although these teams compete Richard Clark, Tyler Lovato, Rick Terry ing and acquisition support. As the (Team Trainer), Matt Cummings (Team against each other in mine rescue con- Trainer), Tim Musbach (Official in Charge). chief of civil engineers, he led Active tests, when a real world situation OCI Blue First Aid: Blake Barney, Don and Reserve components of the Civil arises, they operate as one cohesive O’Lexey, Dennie Hughes. Engineer Corps community of over unit to affect a rescue. Each company Solvay Silver Team: Shawn Marshall (Cap- 2,000 officers and the enlisted Seabee can draw on the good will and collec- tain), Joe Thompson, Bob Clement, Scott community of over 20,000 sailors that tive expertise of the mine rescue teams Brown (Benchman), Gerald Maxfield (Gas), jointly serve as the Navy’s contingency to help bring miners in danger to safe- Brian Liscomb, Ryan Hansen, Dusty Martin, and facilities engineering experts and Jeff Tetmore (Team Trainer), John Angwin comprise the Naval Construction Force ty. In the spirit of brotherhood and co- (Official in Charge). operation, the teams know that if Solvay Silver First Aid Team: Shawn Mar- of 22 battalions, 4 regiments, and other there is a mine emergency, they will shall, Joe Thompson, Dusty Martin. supporting units. have the support they will need to Solvay Blue Team: Joe McDonald (Cap- Upon assuming command of bring the victims of the accident and tain), Chad Rawlins (Gas), Kent Boman, NAVFAC, Rear Admiral Loose quickly their fellow rescue workers out of the Jamie McGillis, Jerry Huntington, Brian developed an overarching strategic mine and home to their families and Quick, Jody Burgener, Dennis Hughes plan that incorporated Department of (Benchman), David Stevenson (Team Train- Defense, Secretary of the Navy, and loved ones. er), John Angwin (Official in Charge). In other words, while these compa- Solvay Blue First Aid Team: Joe McDon- Chief of Naval Operations guiding prin- nies compete in the marketplace and ald, Kent Boman, Jamie McGillis.∑ ciples. Building on this foundational mine rescue teams compete in these f document, and acutely focused on the contests, they will stand shoulder to critical imperative to dramatically re- shoulder should an accident occur at CREATIVE PLANTERS GARDEN duce costs to support Sea Enterprise the mine. CLUB fleet recapitalization, improve service I would like to include the names of ∑ Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, today I to joint/fleet operational commands, each of the participants of our teams in acknowledge the Creative Planters and align and single-up accountability, southwest Wyoming who competed in Garden Club of Louisiana. After the Rear Admiral Loose boldly conceptual- the national mine rescue competition. catastrophic destruction of Hurricanes ized and implemented a dramatic re- Although I particularly want to con- Katrina and Rita, this organization has structuring and transformation of all gratulate the FMC White Team, the dedicated itself to rebuilding the horti- components of NAVFAC—the most FMC Red Team, OCI Chemical’s Blue culture in Louisiana, and I would like comprehensive and fundamental reor- Team, and Solvay’s Silver Team, I con- to take a few moments to highlight ganization of the command since the gratulate and thank all those who par- their efforts. Navy revamped the Bureau system ticipated. Your efforts continue to Unfortunately, like many other citi- more than three decades ago. As a di- make a difference by making our mines zens in south Louisiana, several mem- rect result of his initiative and vision,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.031 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 over $600 million in savings were har- them ‘‘fair winds and following seas’’ ness), transmitting, a report on the approved vested and redirected to the fleet start- as they embark on yet another great retirement of Lieutenant General Joseph L. ing in the Program Objective Memo- Navy adventure and continue their Yakovac, Jr., United States Army, and his randa for fiscal year 2006. Overall, Rear dedicated and outstanding service to advancement to the grade of lieutenant gen- ∑ eral on the retired list; to the Committee on Admiral Loose increased production this grateful Nation. Armed Services. productivity by 13 percent while reduc- f EC–8334. A communication from the Under ing the required workforce by 1,100 ci- Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- vilian positions. Key elements of the HONORING SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, nology and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- transformation that enabled these effi- FISH AND PARKS ant to law, a report relative to the budget ciencies included dramatically consoli- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I models used for base operations support, dating and fully aligning NAVFAC honor South Dakota Game, Fish and sustainment, and facilities recapitalization; to the Committee on Armed Services. field commands with Navy regional Parks for being awarded the 2006 Sec- EC–8335. A communication from the Sec- commanders. This structural realign- retary of Defense Employer Support retary, Federal Trade Commission, transmit- ment combined Navy public works cen- Freedom Award. ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to ters focused on maintenance, transpor- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks the operation of the premerger notification tation, and utilities services with engi- is 1 of only 15 employers nationwide to program and the Commission’s and the Anti- neering field divisions focused on plan- be honored with this prestigious award. trust Division’s merger enforcement activi- ning, environmental, design, and con- The support, encouragement, and flexi- ties during Fiscal Year 2005; to the Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- struction services to establish a single, bility they provide to their employees tation. aligned, and vastly streamlined organi- who are called to serve their country EC–8336. A communication from the Chief, zation—a Regional Facilities Engineer- with the South Dakota National Guard Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. ing Command. He also developed and illustrates that they are truly deserv- Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- executed strategic partnership agreeing of this high honor. South Dakota rity, transmitting, pursuant to law the re- ments with Commander, Navy Installa- Game, Fish and Parks serves as a fine port of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Regula- tions Command and Headquarters, U.S. tions (including 2 regulations beginning with example of South Dakotans coming to- CGD05–06–087)’’ (RIN1625–AA09) received on Marine Corps—Installations—and Com- gether to support the cause of freedom September 14, 2006; to the Committee on mander, Naval Supply Systems Com- around the world. They are going the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. mand, to enable lowest facility life- extra mile to accommodate our service EC–8337. A communication from the Chief, cycle business analysis and manage- men and women and thus ensure a Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. ment by leveraging the transformed safer, more secure America. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- NAVFAC organization. With the estab- Today I together with the entire rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Oper- lishment of the single, aligned Facili- State of South Dakota, commend ation Regulations; Jamaica Bay and Con- ties Engineering Command in each South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks necting Waterways, New York City, NY Navy region, Rear Admiral Loose for their commitment to serving our (CGD01–06–006)’’ (RIN1625–AA09) received on operationalized NAVFAC, creating a State and our Armed Forces.∑ September 14, 2006; to the Committee on command culture of accountability, f Commerce, Science, and Transportation. technical competency, and responsive- EC–8338. A communication from the Chief, EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. ness to fleet mission demands and COMMUNICATIONS Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- surge requirements. rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Rear Admiral Loose also aggressively The following communications were port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zones (includ- supported the newly established Naval laid before the Senate, together with ing 2 regulations beginning with CGD05–06– Expeditionary Combat Command/Naval accompanying papers, reports, and doc- 062)’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on September Expeditionary Combat Enterprise as uments, and were referred as indicated: 14, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Systems Command Commander and EC–8329. A communication from the Prin- Science, and Transportation. first chief operating officer. He devel- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office EC–8339. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. oped a $400 million program to replace of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- overage and expended equipment, rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled weapons, personal protective gear, and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Local Regu- ‘‘Pantoea Agglomerans Strain E325; Exemp- lations (including 2 regulations beginning materials supporting the Naval Con- tion from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ with CGD05–06–069)’’ (RIN1625–AA08) received struction Force extended operations in (FRL No. 8091–6) received on September 15, on September 14, 2006; to the Committee on support of Operations Noble Eagle, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. trition, and Forestry. EC–8340. A communication from the Chief, Rear Admiral Loose guided the largest EC–8330. A communication from the Prin- Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. mobilization since Vietnam of Seabees cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- and Civil Engineer Corps Officers, ena- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- bling outstanding mission support of ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zones (includ- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation ing 11 regulations beginning with CGD05–06– ‘‘Metrafenone; Pesticide Tolerance’’ (FRL 059)’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on September Iraqi Freedom II. No. 8093–7) received on September 15, 2006; to Clearly, Rear Admiral Loose’s com- 14, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Science, and Transportation. prehensive knowledge of the Navy, and Forestry. EC–8341. A communication from the Acting keen judgment, and unwavering com- EC–8331. A communication from the Prin- Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, mitment to the sailor, the Navy fam- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office pursuant to law, the annual report on the ad- ily, and the fleet have made him an of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- ministration of the Surface Transportation asset to the Navy. I am proud that he ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Project Delivery Pilot Program; to the Com- is my fellow New Mexican and my fel- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ‘‘Dithianon; Pesticide Tolerance’’ (FRL No. low American, and I am pleased to rec- tation. 8090–5) received on September 15, 2006; to the EC–8342. A communication from the Prin- ognize and thank Rear Admiral Loose Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office for his tenure as Commander, NAVFAC Forestry. of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- and Chief of Civil Engineers. EC–8332. A communication from the Prin- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Today I honor Rear Admiral Loose cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled for his service to our country, his in- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality spirational moral courage, his excep- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Implementation Plans; Wisconsin’’ (FRL No. tional strategic vision, and his relent- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 8217–8) received on September 15, 2006; to the lessly bold leadership. He and his wife ‘‘Etofenprox; Pesticide Tolerances for Emer- Committee on Environment and Public gency Exemptions’’ (FRL No. 8089–2) received Works. Carol have made many sacrifices dur- on September 15, 2006; to the Committee on EC–8343. A communication from the Prin- ing his career in the Navy, and I call Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office upon my colleagues and join his fam- EC–8333. A communication from the Under of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- ily, friends, and associates to wish Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.026 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9723 pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–8353. A communication from the Assist- Eligibility’’ ((Docket No. FEMA–7937)(71 FR ‘‘Control of Air Pollution from New Motor ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, 45424)) received on September 18, 2006; to the Vehicles; Second Amendment to the Tier 2/ Department of State, transmitting, pursuant Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Gasoline Sulfur Regulations’’ (FRL No. 8221– to law, the certification of a proposed license Affairs. 2) received on September 15, 2006; to the agreement for the export of defense articles EC–8364. A communication from the Assist- Committee on Environment and Public or defense services sold commercially under ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Works. contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more Department of State, transmitting, pursuant EC–8344. A communication from the Prin- to Kazakhstan; to the Committee on Foreign to law, the six-month periodic report on the cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office Relations. national emergency with respect to the proof Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- EC–8354. A communication from the Assist- liferation of weapons of mass destruction ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, that was declared in Executive Order 12938; pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and ‘‘Methods for Measurement of Visible Emis- to law, the certification of a proposed license Urban Affairs. sions’’ (FRL No. 8221–4) received on Sep- for the export of defense articles or defense EC–8365. A communication from the Dep- tember 15, 2006; to the Committee on Envi- services sold commercially under contract in uty Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals ronment and Public Works. the amount of $50,000,000 or more to Iraq; to Management, Bureau of Land Management, EC–8345. A communication from the Prin- the Committee on Foreign Relations. Department of the Interior, transmitting, cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office EC–8355. A communication from the Assist- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, ‘‘Final Rule: Alaska Native Veterans Allot- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant ments’’ (RIN1004–AD60) received on Sep- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled to law, the certification of a proposed manu- tember 18, 2006; to the Committee on Energy ‘‘Preliminary Assessment Information Re- facturing license agreement for the export of and Natural Resources. porting Rule and Health and Safety Data Re- defense articles or defense services sold com- EC–8366. A communication from the Assist- porting Rule; Revision of Effective Dates’’ mercially under contract in the amount of ant Administrator, Bureau for Legislative (FRL No. 8094–8) received on September 15, $100,000,000 or more to Japan; to the Com- and Public Affairs, U.S. Agency for Inter- 2006; to the Committee on Environment and mittee on Foreign Relations. national Development, transmitting, pursu- Public Works. EC–8356. A communication from the Assist- ant to law, a report relative to the program EC–8346. A communication from the Chief, ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, to be initiated for Cuba by the Agency’s Of- Publications and Regulations Branch, Inter- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant fice of Transition Initiatives; to the Com- nal Revenue Service, Department of the to law, the certification of a proposed manu- mittee on Foreign Relations. EC–8367. A communication from the Con- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the facturing license agreement for the manufac- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average ture of significant military equipment Interest Rate Update’’ (Notice 2006–80) re- Plant Health Inspection Service, Department abroad for the United Kingdom; to the Com- ceived on September 15, 2006; to the Com- of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to mittee on Foreign Relations. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Brucellosis mittee on Finance. EC–8357. A communication from the Assist- EC–8347. A communication from the Chief, in Cattle; State and Area Classifications; ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Publications and Regulations Branch, Inter- Wyoming’’ (Docket No. APHIS–2006–0138) re- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant nal Revenue Service, Department of the ceived on September 18, 2006; to the Com- to law, the certification of a proposed manu- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition , and For- facturing license agreement for the manufac- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Election Under estry. ture of significant military equipment Section 355(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue EC–8368. A communication from the Direc- Code’’ (Notice 2006–81) received on September abroad and the export of defense articles or tor, Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, 15, 2006; to the Committee on Finance. defense services sold commercially under Department of Agriculture, transmitting, EC–8348. A communication from the Chief, contract in the amount of $100,000,000 or pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Publications and Regulations Branch, Inter- more to Canada; to the Committee on For- ‘‘Office of Energy Policy and New Uses; Des- nal Revenue Service, Department of the eign Relations ignation of Biobased Items for Federal Pro- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–8358. A communication from the Agen- curement’’ (RIN0503–AA26) received on Sep- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Certain Cost-Shar- cy Tender Official, Installation Services, De- tember 18, 2006; to the Committee on Agri- ing Payments; Conservation Security Pro- partment of Labor, transmitting, pursuant culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. gram’’ (Notice 2006–46) received on Sep- to law, two letters for Congressional notifi- EC–8369. A communication from the Sec- tember 15, 2006; to the Committee on Fi- cation purposes; to the Committee on retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- nance. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. ant to law, the report of a proposed amend- EC–8349. A communication from the Chief, EC–8359. A communication from the Dep- ment to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936; Publications and Regulations Branch, Inter- uty Assistant Secretary, Office of Legisla- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, nal Revenue Service, Department of the tive and Intergovernmental Affairs, Depart- and Forestry. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ment of Homeland Security, transmitting, EC–8370. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Railroad Track pursuant to law, a report relative to the De- tor, Regulations Policy and Management Maintenance Credit’’ (RIN1545–BE91) re- partment’s efforts in the area of transpor- Staff, Department of Health and Human ceived on September 15, 2006; to the Com- tation security; to the Committee on Home- Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mittee on Finance. land Security and Governmental Affairs. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Food Additives EC–8350. A communication from the Chief, EC–8360. A communication from the Dis- Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Publications and Regulations Branch, Inter- trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pur- Human Consumption; Bacteriophage Prepa- nal Revenue Service, Department of the suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Auditor’s ration’’ (Docket No. 2002F–0316) received on Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Examination of McKinley Technology High September 18, 2006; to the Committee on report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Re- School Modernization Project’’; to the Com- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. placement Period for Livestock Sold on Ac- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- EC–8371. A communication from the Chair- count of Drought’’ (Notice 2006–82) received mental Affairs. man, National Commission on Libraries and on September 15, 2006; to the Committee on EC–8361. A communication from the Chair- Information Science, transmitting, a report Finance. man, Office of General Counsel, Federal relative to the Commission’s review of the EC–8351. A communication from the Assist- Election Commission, transmitting, pursu- draft proposal for the consolidation of the ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In- Commission into the Institute for Museum Department of State, transmitting, pursuant crease in Limitation on Authorized Commit- and Library Services; to the Committee on to law, the certification of a proposed manu- tees Supporting Other Authorized Commit- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. facturing license agreement for the manufac- tees’’ (Notice 2006–17) received on September EC–8372. A communication from the Gen- ture of significant military equipment 14, 2006; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- eral Counsel, Federal Retirement Thrift In- abroad and the export of defense articles or ministration. vestment Board, transmitting, pursuant to defense services sold commercially under EC–8362. A communication from the Acting law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘5 CFR contract in the amount of $100,000,000 or Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning, Parts 1630, Privacy Act Regulations, 1651, more to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign and Preparedness, Department of Veterans, Death Benefits, 1653, Court Orders and Legal Relations. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Processes Affecting Thrift Savings Plan Ac- EC–8352. A communication from the Assist- ative to the commercial activities which are counts, and 1690, Thrift Savings Plan’’ (CFR ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, currently being performed by Federal em- Parts 1630, 1651, 1653, 1690) received on Sep- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant ployees for calendar year 2005; to the Com- tember 18, 2006; to the Committee on Home- to law, the certification of a proposed license mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. land Security and Governmental Affairs. for the export of defense articles or defense EC–8363. A communication from the Chief EC–8373. A communication from the Dis- services sold commercially under contract in Counsel, Federal Emergency Management trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pur- the amount of $50,000,000 or more to French Agency, Department of Homeland Security, suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Auditor’s Guiana; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Examination of the Escrow Account Estab- tions. a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community lished by Accenture and the Office of Tax

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.036 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9724 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 and Revenue (OTR) in Connection with Con- 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- tract # 99–C–004’’; to the Committee on Science, and Transportation. stitute: Homeland Security and Governmental Af- EC–8383. A communication from the Dep- S. 3570. A bill to amend the Older Ameri- fairs. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory cans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations EC–8374. A communication from the Chair- Services, National Marine Fisheries Service, for fiscal years 2007 through 2011, and for man, Medicare Payment Advisory Commis- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- other purposes. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report suant to law, the report of a rule entitled relative to the Commission’s follow up work ‘‘Framework 43 to the Northeast Multispe- f to its 2005 report entitled ‘‘Report to the cies Fisheries Management Plan’’ (RIN0648– EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Congress: Physician-owned Specialty Hos- AU33) received on September 18, 2006; to the COMMITTEES pitals’’; to the Committee on Homeland Se- Committee on Commerce, Science, and curity and Governmental Affairs. Transportation. The following executive reports of EC–8375. A communication from the Ad- EC–8384. A communication from the Dep- nominations were submitted: ministrator, General Services Administra- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory By Mr. STEVENS for the Committee on tion, transmitting, a report relative to cop- Services, National Marine Fisheries Service, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ies of prospectuses that support the Adminis- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- *Kevin J. Martin, of North Carolina, to be tration’s fiscal year 2007 Capital Investment suant to law, the report of a rule entitled a Member of the Federal Communications and Leasing Program; to the Committee on ‘‘Approval of a Final Rule Regulatory Commission for a term of five years from Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Amendment to Amend Individual Fishing July 1, 2006. fairs. Quota (IFQ) Program Cost Recovery Regula- EC–8376. A communication from the Chair- *John M. R. Kneuer, of New Jersey, to be tions’’ (RIN0648–AT43) received on September Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Com- man, National Endowment for the Arts, 18, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- munications and Information. Science, and Transportation. *Coast Guard nominations beginning with ative to the Arts Endowment’s inventory of EC–8385. A communication from the Dep- Capt. Thomas F. Atkin and ending with commercial activities performed by federal uty Assistant Secretary for Export Adminis- Capt. Paul F. Zukunft, which nominations employees and inventory of inherently gov- tration, Bureau of Industry and Security, were received by the Senate and appeared in ernmental activities for fiscal year 2006; to Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD on September 7, the Committee on Homeland Security and suant to law, the report of a rule entitled 2006. Governmental Affairs. ‘‘Implementation in the Export Administra- EC–8377. A communication from the Acting tion Regulations of the United States’ Re- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, for the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- scission of Libya’s Designation as a State Committee on Commerce, Science, and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Sponsor of Terrorism and Revisions Applica- Transportation I report favorably the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ble to Iraq’’ (RIN0694–AD81) received on Sep- following nomination list which was ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone tember 18, 2006; to the Committee on Com- Off Alaska; ‘Other Rockfish’ in the Central printed in the RECORD on the date indi- merce, Science, and Transportation. cated, and ask unanimous consent, to Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (I.D. EC–8386. A communication from the Dep- No. 072806D) received on September 18, 2006; uty Assistant Secretary for Export Adminis- save the expense of reprinting on the to the Committee on Commerce, Science, tration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Executive Calendar that this nomina- and Transportation. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- tion lie at the Secretary’s desk for the EC–8378. A communication from the Acting suant to law, the report of a rule entitled information of Senators. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- ‘‘December 2005 Wassenaar Arrangement Ple- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- nary Agreement Implementation: Categories objection, it is so ordered. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clo- 1, 2, 3, 5 Part I (telecommunications), 5 Part Coast Guard nomination of Tina J. Urban sure of Tilefish Permit Category B (Full- II (Information Security), 6, 8, and 9 of the to be Lieutenant. Time Tier 2) to Directed Tilefish Fishing’’ Commerce Control List; Wassenaar Report- (I.D. No. 073106E) received on September 18, ing Requirements; Definitions; and Certain *Nomination was reported with rec- 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, New or Expanded Export Controls’’ (RIN0694– ommendation that it be confirmed sub- Science, and Transportation. AD73) received on September 18, 2006; to the ject to the nominee’s commitment to EC–8379. A communication from the Acting Committee on Commerce, Science, and Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- respond to requests to appear and tes- Transportation. tify before any duly constituted com- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–8387. A communication from the Acting ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, mittee of the Senate. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone pursuant to law, the Department’s Annual (Nominations without an asterisk Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in Report of the Maritime Administration for were reported with the recommenda- the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- fiscal year 2005; to the Committee on Com- tion that they be confirmed.) ment Area’’ (I.D. No. 073106A) received on merce, Science, and Transportation. f September 18, 2006; to the Committee on EC–8388. A communication from the Acting Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Under Secretary for Industry and Security, EC–8380. A communication from the Acting INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- JOINT RESOLUTIONS Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- suant to law, a report relative to the Depart- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ment’s intention to impose new foreign-pol- The following bills and joint resolu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled icy based export controls; to the Committee tions were introduced, read the first ‘‘Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. and second times by unanimous con- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels EC–8389. A communication from the Chair- sent, and referred as indicated: Less Than 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length Over- man, National Transportation Safety Board, all Using Hook-and-Line or Pot Gear in the transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- By Mrs. CLINTON (for herself and Mr. Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- ative to the Board’s 2006 Federal Activities SPECTER): ment Area’’ (I.D. No. 073106B) received on Inventory Reform Act inventory; to the S. 3910. A bill to direct the Joint Com- September 18, 2006; to the Committee on Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on the Library to accept the donation Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. of a bust depicting Sojourner Truth and to EC–8381. A communication from the Acting display the bust in a suitable location in the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- f Capitol; to the Committee on Rules and Ad- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ministration. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. ALEX- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone The following reports of committees ANDER, and Mr. FRIST): Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the were submitted: S. 3911. A bill to amend the Wool Products Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands’’ (I.D. No. By Mr. GRASSLEY, from the Committee Labeling Act of 1939 to revise the require- 081506A) received on September 18, 2006; to on Finance, with an amendment in the na- ments for labeling of certain wool and cash- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ture of a substitute: mere products; to the Committee on Com- Transportation. S. 2010. A bill to amend the Social Security merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–8382. A communication from the Acting Act to enhance the Social Security of the By Mr. ENSIGN (for himself, Mrs. LIN- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Nation by ensuring adequate public-private COLN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. HATCH, and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, de- Mr. TALENT): ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder S. 3912. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for Social Security Act to extend the exceptions Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea other purposes (Rept. No. 109–337). process with respect to caps on payments for and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ By Mr. ENZI, from the Committee on therapy services under the Medicare pro- (I.D. No. 081406C) received on September 18, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, gram; to the Committee on Finance.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.039 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9725 By Mr. ROCKEFELLER: bill to authorize the presentation of S. 3394 S. 3913. A bill to amend title XXI of the So- commemorative medals on behalf of At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the cial Security Act to eliminate funding short- Congress to Native Americans who name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. falls for the State Children’s Health Insur- served as Code Talkers during foreign CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. ance Program (SCHIP) for fiscal year 2007; to 3394, a bill to suspend temporarily the the Committee on Finance. conflicts in which the United States was involved during the 20th century in duty on certain men’s water resistant f recognition of the service of those Na- pants. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND tive Americans to the United States. S. 3396 SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. 1057 At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the The following concurrent resolutions At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. and Senate resolutions were read, and name of the Senator from Mississippi CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- 3396, a bill to suspend temporarily the sor of S. 1057, a bill to amend the In- duty on certain girls’ water resistant By Mr. BURNS (for himself and Ms. pants. CANTWELL): dian Health Care Improvement Act to S. Res. 572. A resolution expressing the revise and extend that Act. S. 3397 E INT sense of the Senate with respect to raising S. 1174 At the request of Mr. D M , the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. awareness and enhancing the state of com- At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the puter security in the United States, and sup- name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. porting the goals and ideals of National 3397, a bill to suspend temporarily the HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Cyber Security Awareness Month; to the duty on certain women’s and girls’ 1174, a bill to authorize the President Committee on Commerce, Science, and water resistant pants. Transportation. to posthumously award a gold medal S. 3400 By Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself, Mr. on behalf of Congress to Robert M. At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the BROWNBACK, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. MAR- LaFollette, Sr., in recognition of his name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. TINEZ, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. KERRY, Mr. important contributions to the Pro- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. DURBIN, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. LEAHY, gressive movement, the State of Wis- IDEN ENNEDY 3400, a bill to suspend temporarily the Mr. B , and Mr. K ): consin, and the United States. S. Res. 573. A resolution calling on the duty on certain men’s and boys’ water United States Government and the inter- S. 1278 resistant pants. national community to support the success- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the S. 3401 ful transition from conflict to sustainable name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the peace in Uganda; considered and agreed to. WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. By Mr. BURR (for himself and Mrs. 1278, a bill to amend the Immigration CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. DOLE): and Nationality Act to provide a mech- 3401, a bill to suspend temporarily the S. Res. 574. A resolution recognizing the anism for United States citizens and North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation on duty on certain women’s water resist- the occasion of its 70th anniversary and sa- lawful permanent residents to sponsor ant pants. their permanent partners for residence luting the outstanding service of its mem- S. 3402 bers and staff on behalf of the agricultural in the United States, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the community and the people of North Caro- poses. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. lina; to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 1507 CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. f At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the 3402, a bill to suspend temporarily the ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS name of the Senator from New York duty on certain girls’ water resistant (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- pants. S. 119 sor of S. 1507, a bill to protect children S. 3403 At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the from Internet pornography and support name of the Senator from Vermont At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the law enforcement and other efforts to name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. (Mr. JEFFORDS) was added as a cospon- combat Internet and pornography-re- sor of S. 119, a bill to provide for the CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. lated crimes against children. 3403, a bill to suspend temporarily the protection of unaccompanied alien S. 1687 children, and for other purposes. duty on certain women’s water resist- At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the ant pants. S. 155 name of the Senator from New Jersey S. 3475 At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. OBAMA, the name of the Senator from Washington sponsor of S. 1687, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from New Jersey (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- Public Health Service Act to provide (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 155, a bill to increase and en- waivers relating to grants for preven- sor of S. 3475, a bill to provide housing hance law enforcement resources com- tive health measures with respect to assistance for very low-income vet- mitted to investigation and prosecu- breast and cervical cancers. erans. tion of violent gangs, to deter and pun- S. 2250 S. 3493 ish violent gang crime, to protect law- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the At the request of Mr. SMITH, the abiding citizens and communities from names of the Senator from Minnesota name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. violent criminals, to revise and en- (Mr. COLEMAN), the Senator from CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. hance criminal penalties for violent Rhode Island (Mr. REED) and the Sen- 3493, a bill to provide that quantitative crimes, to reform and facilitate pros- ator from Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) restrictions shall not apply with re- ecution of juvenile gang members who were added as cosponsors of S. 2250, a spect to certain knit performance out- commit violent crimes, to expand and bill to award a congressional gold erwear pants. improve gang prevention programs, medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. S. 3494 and for other purposes. S. 2453 At the request of Mr. SMITH, the S. 772 At the request of Mr. HAGEL, his name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the name was withdrawn as a cosponsor of CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. S. 2453, a bill to establish procedures 3494, a bill to provide that quantitative ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of for the review of electronic surveil- restrictions shall not apply with re- S. 772, a bill to amend the Internal lance programs. spect to woven performance outerwear Revenue Code of 1986 to expand work- S. 3393 pants. place health incentives by equalizing At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the S. 3651 the tax consequences of employee ath- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the letic facility use. CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Washington S. 1035 3393, a bill to suspend temporarily the (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. FRIST, his name duty on certain boys’ water resistant sor of S. 3651, a bill to reduce child was added as a cosponsor of S. 1035, a pants. marriage, and for other purposes.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.046 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 S. 3738 in the United States and continue to S. 3911 At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the produce safe, abundant, and affordable Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- name of the Senator from New York food, feed, and fiber. resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- f sor of S. 3738, a bill to amend the Inter- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Wool Suit BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Fabric Labeling Fairness and International additional standard deduction for real Standards Conforming Act’’. property taxes for nonitemizers. By Mrs. CLINTON (for herself SEC. 2. LABELING OF WOOL AND CASHMERE S. 3744 and Mr. SPECTER): PRODUCTS TO FACILITATE COMPLI- S. 3910. A bill to direct the Joint At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the ANCE AND PROTECT CONSUMERS. names of the Senator from New York Committee on the Library to accept (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4(a) of the Wool the donation of a bust depicting So- Products Labeling Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. (Mr. SCHUMER), the Senator from Con- journer Truth and to display the bust 68b(a)) is amended by adding at the end the necticut (Mr. DODD) and the Senator in a suitable location in the Capitol; to following new paragraphs: from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) were added the Committee on Rules and Adminis- ‘‘(5)(A) In the case of a wool product as cosponsors of S. 3744, a bill to estab- stamped, tagged, labeled, or otherwise iden- lish the Abraham Lincoln Study tration. tified as— Abroad Program. Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President it ‘‘(i) ‘Super 80’s’ or ‘80’s’, if the average di- gives me pride and pleasure to intro- ameter of wool fiber of such wool product S. 3771 duce revised legislation that will en- does not average 19.75 microns or finer; At the request of Mr. HATCH, the able the Joint Committee on the Li- ‘‘(ii) ‘Super 90’s’ or ‘90’s’, if the average di- names of the Senator from Montana brary to display a bust depicting So- ameter of wool fiber of such wool product (Mr. BURNS), the Senator from Michi- journer Truth in the Capitol Building. does not average 19.25 microns or finer; gan (Mr. LEVIN), the Senator from Con- I began this effort with legislation I ‘‘(iii) ‘Super 100’s’ or ‘100’s’, if the average necticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN), the Senator introduced 2 years ago during the 108th diameter of wool fiber of such wool product from Hawaii (Mr. INOUYE) and the Sen- does not average 18.75 microns or finer; Congress. Because my colleagues in the ‘‘(iv) ‘Super 110’s’ or ‘110’s’, if the average ator from Arkansas (Mr. PRYOR) were other body and I were not able to enact added as cosponsors of S. 3771, a bill to diameter of wool fiber of such wool product our bill that time, we return in the does not average 18.25 microns or finer; amend the Public Health Service Act 109th Congress with new legislation ‘‘(v) ‘Super 120’s’ or ‘120’s’, if the average to provide additional authorizations of which would direct the Joint Com- diameter of wool fiber of such wool product appropriations for the health centers mittee on the Library to accept the do- does not average 17.75 microns or finer; program under section 330 of such Act. nation of a bust depicting Sojourner ‘‘(vi) ‘Super 130’s’ or ‘130’s’, if the average S. 3808 Truth and to display the bust in a suit- diameter of wool fiber of such wool product does not average 17.25 microns or finer; At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the able location in the Capitol. I now lay ‘‘(vii) ‘Super 140’s’ or ‘140’s’, if the average name of the Senator from West Vir- down this version of the bill that re- diameter of wool fiber of such wool product ginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) was added as flects bipartisan support among leaders does not average 16.75 microns or finer; a cosponsor of S. 3808, a bill to reduce who share the goal of honoring this im- ‘‘(viii) ‘Super 150’s’ or ‘150’s’, if the average the incidence of suicide among vet- portant figure in our Nation’s and New diameter of wool fiber of such wool product erans. York State’s history. does not average 16.25 microns or finer; ‘‘(ix) ‘Super 160’s’ or ‘160’s’, if the average S. 3880 Sojourner Truth was born into slav- ery in New York’s Hudson Valley in diameter of wool fiber of such wool product At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the does not average 15.75 microns or finer; name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. 1797, She moved to New York City after ‘‘(x) ‘Super 170’s’ or ‘170’s’, if the average HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. gaining her freedom in 1826 and by 1843 diameter of wool fiber of such wool product 3880, a bill to provide the Department had changed her name to Sojourner does not average 15.25 microns or finer; of Justice the necessary authority to Truth, traveling the country preaching ‘‘(xi) ‘Super 180’s’ or ‘180’s’, if the average apprehend, prosecute, and convict indi- for human rights. After attending the diameter of wool fiber of such wool product viduals committing animal enterprise 1850 National Woman’s Rights Conven- does not average 14.75 microns or finer; terror. tion, Truth made women’s suffrage a ‘‘(xii) ‘Super 190’s’ or ‘190’s’, if the average focal point of her speeches, portraying diameter of wool fiber of such wool product S. 3885 does not average 14.25 microns or finer; At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the women as powerful, independent fig- ‘‘(xiii) ‘Super 200’s’ or ‘200’s’, if the average name of the Senator from South Da- ures. Her most famous speech, ‘‘Ain’t I diameter of wool fiber of such wool product kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- a Woman,’’ given at the 1851 Women’s does not average 13.75 microns or finer; sponsor of S. 3885, a bill to amend Pub- Rights Convention in Akron, OH, has ‘‘(xiv) ‘Super 210’s’ or ‘210’s’, if the average lic Law 98-513 to provide for the inher- become a classic text on women’s diameter of wool fiber of such wool product rights. does not average 13.25 microns or finer; itance of small fractional interests ‘‘(xv) ‘Super 220’s’ or ‘220’s’, if the average within the Lake Traverse Indian Res- Because of her great, advocacy on behalf of women, despite all of the hard- diameter of wool fiber of such wool product ervation. does not average 12.75 microns or finer; ships she faced, Sojourner Truth de- S. 3887 ‘‘(xvi) ‘Super 230’s’ or ‘230’s’, if the average serves to be represented along with the At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the diameter of wool fiber of such wool product suffragists depicted in the United names of the Senator from New Jersey does not average 12.25 microns or finer; States Capitol Building. I ask that the ‘‘(xvii) ‘Super 240’s’ or ‘240’s’, if the average (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Senator from Senate come together and honor this diameter of wool fiber of such wool product Maryland (Mr. SARBANES) were added visionary American for her service to does not average 11.75 microns or finer; and as cosponsors of S. 3887, a bill to pro- our Nation. ‘‘(xviii) ‘Super 250’s’ or ‘250’s’, if the aver- hibit the Internal Revenue Service age diameter of wool fiber of such wool prod- from using private debt collection com- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. uct does not average 11.25 microns or finer. ‘‘(B) In each case described in subpara- panies, and for other purposes. ALEXANDER, and Mr. FRIST): graph (A), the average fiber diameter of the S. CON. RES. 97 S. 3911. A bill to amend the Wool wool product may be subject to such other At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the Products Labeling Act of 1939 to revise standards or deviations as adopted by regula- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. the requirements for labeling of cer- tion by the Commission. CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. tain wool and cashmere products; to ‘‘(6)(A) In the case of a wool product Con. Res. 97, a concurrent resolution the Committee on Commerce, Science, stamped, tagged, labeled, or otherwise iden- expressing the sense of Congress that it and Transportation. tified as cashmere, if— is the goal of the United States that, Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(i) such wool product is not the fine not later than January 1, 2025, the agri- unanimous consent that the text of the (dehaired) undercoat fibers produced by a cashmere goat (capra hircus laniger); cultural, forestry, and working land of bill be printed in the RECORD. ‘‘(ii) the average diameter of the fiber of the United States should provide from There being no objection, the text of such wool product exceeds 19 microns; or renewable resources not less than 25 the bill was ordered to be printed in ‘‘(iii) such wool product contains more percent of the total energy consumed the RECORD, as follows: than 3 percent (by weight) of cashmere fibers

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.044 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9727 with average diameters that exceed 30 mi- bilitation, seek more costly interven- ering children, and this will only get crons. tions, or be admitted inpatient set- worse if the $900 million Federal fund- ‘‘(B) The average fiber diameter for each tings. ing shortfall is not immediately ad- product described in subparagraph (A) may As a member of th1e Senate Budget dressed. Children are the least expen- be subject to a coefficient of variation around the mean that does not exceed 24 per- Committee, I realize the serious budg- sive group to insure, and our future de- cent.’’. etary constraints that are upon Con- pends on their good health and well- (b) APPLICABILITY DATE.—The amendments gress. I also understand that we need to being. There is clear evidence that made by this section apply to wool products prioritize spending. I believe that ex- children with consistent access to manufactured on or after January 1, 2007. tension of the exceptions process be- health care services are more likely to yond 2006 should be a priority. I look become healthy adults and successful By Mr. ENSIGN (for himself, Mrs. forward to working with my colleagues members of our communities. Like LINCOLN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. to ensure that senior citizens continue West Virginia, a number of States have HATCH, and Mr. TALENT): to have access to high-quality rehabili- expressed their willingness to expand S. 3912. A bill to amend title XVIII of tation services. the CHIP program, but we must hold the Social Security Act to extend the up our end of the bargain and supply exceptions process with respect to caps BY Mr. ROCKEFELLER: them with the resources necessary to on payments for therapy services under S. 3913. A bill to amend title XXI of make these positive changes. It would the Medicare program; to the Com- the Social Security Act to eliminate be irresponsible for us to allow addi- mittee on Finance. funding shortfalls for the State Chil- tional children to go without this Mr. ENSIGN. I am pleased to intro- dren’s Health Insurance Program much needed access to care. It would duce the Securing Effective and Nec- (SCHIP) for fiscal year 2007; to the also run counter to the goals Congress essary Individual Outpatient Rehabili- Committee on Finance. set out when we created CHIP in 1997. tation Services Act, the SENIORS Act, Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, I Preserving health care coverage for to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries rise today to introduce legislation to children is not an objective beyond our who rely on medically necessary ther- protect the vital health insurance cov- reach. Although it represents only a apy services continue to have access to erage that millions of our Nation’s temporary fix of the larger funding the services they need. The bill would children receive through the Children’s issues facing CHIP, the bill I am intro- allow exceptions to therapy caps for Health Insurance Program (CHIP). As I ducing today will alleviate the fiscal certain medically necessary services in stand here today, at least 17 States year 2007 shortfalls and ensure that 2007. face looming Federal funding shortfalls children currently enrolled in CHIP do An exceptions process for Medicare of as much as $900 million, the cost of not lose their coverage. I congratulate patients who exceed the therapy cap covering more than half a million chil- my colleagues on the House side, Con- was authorized in legislation last year. dren. gressmen DEAL and NORWOOD, who in- A Medicare patient may now obtain an Mr. DINGELL, the distinguished rank- troduced similar legislation at the end exception if the service is deemed ing member of the House Energy and of last week. They understand this is medically necessary and then receive Commerce Committee, and I have something we can come together on, covered therapy services above the cap. worked for several weeks to craft a bill pass, and enact into law before Con- The exceptions process expires at the that reflects the intentions of this progress recesses for the elections. It is end of this year, so Congress must ex- gram when it was first created nearly my hope that Congress will act on a bi- tend it for the 2007 calendar year. ten years ago: to provide comprehen- partisan basis to more comprehen- I started the fight to eliminate the sive health insurance coverage for chil- sively address the long-term financial annual cap on outpatient rehabilita- dren. Additionally, this legislation ad- challenges facing CHIP when the pro- tion services in its entirety when I was dresses an ongoing set of challenges as- gram is reauthorized next year. in the House of Representatives. I sociated with the program’s block In the meantime, I urge my col- brought this fight to the Senate where grant financing structure. I am pleased leagues to make children’s health care I introduced legislation to completely to report that Mr. DINGELL and others a priority during the limited time we repeal the annual Medicare cap on re- will be introducing companion legisla- have left this session. Working families habilitation therapy services. I recog- tion in the House of Representatives depend on this program in order to ac- nize that a complete repeal is not po- today. cess the health care services—like litically or financially viable at this We are introducing the Keep Children check-ups and prescriptions—that their time. However, an extension of the ex- Covered Act now because it is criti- children need. I hope we will not let ceptions process should be possible. cally important that we consider and them down. We should not. Action is needed to address the ther- pass this legislation before we adjourn I ask unanimous consent that the apy caps this year. This is not a Repub- this year. No one can dispute the suc- full text of this bill be printed in the lican issue or a Democrat issue. At its cess of the CHIP program in enrolling RECORD. heart, this issue is a patient issue. and providing coverage for more then 6 There being no objection, the text of Forty-four of my Senate colleagues million children nationwide. In 2005, the bill was ordered to be printed in have joined me in legislation to repeal West Virginia provided coverage for the RECORD, as follows: the therapy caps once and for all. In more then 38,000 children, and an ex- S. 3913 addition, almost 260 of members of the pansion to reach additional children is Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- United States House of Representatives currently underway. This is quite an resentatives of the United States of America in and more than 40 groups representing accomplishment. But, the ongoing suc- Congress assembled, patients and providers support legisla- cess of this program depends on ade- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tion efforts to repeal the caps or extend quate Federal funding for all States. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Keep Chil- the current exceptions process. And, in It is a sad truth that persistent bar- dren Covered Act of 2006’’. May of this year, 47 Senators signed a riers to health care coverage have re- SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF SCHIP FUNDING SHORT- FALLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007. letter to Senate leadership urging an sulted in annual increases in the total (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2104 of the Social extension of the exceptions process au- number of uninsured Americans. Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd) is amended— thorized in the Deficit Reduction Act Today, 46 million Americans are unin- (1) in each of subsections (a), (b)(1), and beyond its current expiration of Janu- sured for all or most of the year. I am (c)(1), by striking ‘‘subsection (d)’’ and in- ary 1, 2007. particularly troubled in that, in 2005, serting ‘‘subsections (d) and (h)’’; and Ensuring access to needed outpatient the number of uninsured children in- (2) by adding at the end the following new physical therapy, occupational therapy creased for the first time since the subsection: and speech language pathology services CHIP program was implemented in ‘‘(h) SPECIAL RULE FOR REDISTRIBUTION OF UNSPENT FISCAL YEAR 2004 ALLOTMENTS AND for Medicare beneficiaries in a fiscally 1998. The number of uninsured children ADDITIONAL ALLOTMENTS TO ELIMINATE FIS- responsible manner is essential. Deny- now stands at 8.3 million. CAL YEAR 2007 FUNDING SHORTFALLS.— ing access by an arbitrary cap will only This is unacceptable. We have taken ‘‘(1) SPECIAL RULE FOR REDISTRIBUTION OF shift costs as patients will delay reha- a significant step back in terms of cov- FISCAL YEAR 2004 ALLOTMENTS.—

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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a State ‘‘(iii) the amount, if any, of unspent allot- Whereas having access to the Internet in that expends all of its allotment under sub- ments for fiscal year 2004 that are to be re- the classroom enhances the education of our section (b) or (c) of this section for fiscal distributed to the State during fiscal year children by providing access to educational year 2004 by the end of fiscal year 2006 and is 2007 in accordance with subsection (f) and online content and encouraging responsible an initial shortfall State described in subparagraph (1). self-initiative to discover research resources; paragraph (B), the Secretary shall redis- ‘‘(C) 1-YEAR AVAILABILITY; NO REDISTRIBU- Whereas, according to the Pew Institute, tribute to the State under subsection (f) of TION OF UNEXPENDED ADDITIONAL ALLOT- almost 9 in 10 teenagers between the ages of this section (from the fiscal year 2004 allot- MENTS.—Notwithstanding subsections (e) and 12 and 17, or 87 percent of all youth (approxi- ments of other States) the following amount: (f), amounts allotted to a remaining short- mately 21,000,000 people) use the Internet, ‘‘(i) STATE.—In the case of one of the 50 fall State pursuant to this paragraph shall and 78 percent (or about 16,000,000 students) States or the District of Columbia, the only remain available for expenditure by the say they use the Internet at school; amount specified in subparagraph (C)(i) (less State through September 30, 2007. Any Whereas teen use of the Internet at school the total of the amounts under clause (ii)), amounts of such allotments that remain un- has grown 45 percent since 2000, and edu- multiplied by the ratio of the amount speci- expended as of such date shall not be subject cating children of all ages about safe, secure, fied in subparagraph (C)(ii) for the State to to redistribution under subsection (f) and and ethical practices will not only protect the amount specified in subparagraph shall revert to the Treasury on October 1, their computer systems, but will also protect (C)(iii). 2007. the physical safety of our children, and help ‘‘(ii) TERRITORY.—In the case of a common- ‘‘(D) APPROPRIATION; ALLOTMENT AUTHOR- them become good cyber citizens; wealth or territory described in subsection ITY.—For the purpose of providing additional Whereas the growth and popularity of so- (c)(3), an amount that bears the same ratio allotments to remaining shortfall States cial networking websites have attracted mil- to 1.05 percent of the amount specified in under this paragraph there is appropriated, lions of teenagers, providing them with a subparagraph (C)(i) as the ratio of the com- out of any funds in the Treasury not other- range of valuable services; monwealth’s or territory’s fiscal year 2004 al- wise appropriated, such sums as are nec- Whereas teens should be taught how to lotment under subsection (c) bears to the essary for fiscal year 2007.’’. avoid potential threats like cyber bullies, total of all such allotments for such fiscal (b) EXTENDING AUTHORITY FOR QUALIFYING year under such subsection. online predators, and identity thieves that STATES TO USE CERTAIN FUNDS FOR MEDICAID they may encounter while using cyber serv- ‘‘(B) INITIAL SHORTFALL STATE DESCRIBED.— EXPENDITURES.—Section 2105(g)(1)(A) of the For purposes of subparagraph (A), an initial ices; Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(1)(A)) Whereas the critical infrastructure of our shortfall State is a State with a State child is amended by striking ‘‘or 2005’’ and insert- health plan approved under this title for Nation relies on the secure and reliable oper- ing ‘‘2005, or 2006’’. ation of information networks to support our which the Secretary estimates, on the basis (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments of the most recent data available to the Sec- Nation’s financial services, energy, tele- made by this section apply to items and communications, transportation, health retary as of the date of the enactment of this services furnished on or after October 1, 2006, subsection, that the projected Federal ex- care, and emergency response systems; without regard to whether or not regulations Whereas cyber security is a critical part of penditures under such plan for such State for implementing such amendments have been fiscal year 2007 will exceed the sum of— the overall homeland security of our Nation, issued. in particular the control systems that con- ‘‘(i) the amount of the State’s allotments (d) PERIOD OF EFFECTIVENESS.—Section for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006 that will trol and monitor our drinking water, dams, 2104(h)(2) of the Social Security Act (as and other water management systems, our not be expended by the end of fiscal year added by subsection (a)) shall terminate on 2006; and electricity grids, oil and gas supplies, and September 30, 2007, and shall be considered to pipeline distribution networks, our transpor- ‘‘(ii) the amount of the State’s allotment have expired notwithstanding section 257 of for fiscal year 2007. tation systems, and other critical manufac- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit turing processes; ‘‘(C) AMOUNTS USED IN COMPUTING REDIS- Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 907). TRIBUTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 ALLOT- Whereas terrorists and others with mali- MENTS.—For purposes of subparagraph f cious motives have demonstrated an interest (A)(i)— SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS in utilizing cyber means to attack our Na- ‘‘(i) the amount specified in this clause is tion; the total amount of unspent fiscal year 2004 Whereas the mission of the Department of allotments available for redistribution under SENATE RESOLUTION 572—EX- Homeland Security includes securing the homeland against cyber terrorism and other subsection (f); PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE ‘‘(ii) the amount specified in this clause for attacks; an initial shortfall State is the amount the SENATE WITH RESPECT TO RAIS- Whereas Internet users and our informa- Secretary determines will eliminate the esti- ING AWARENESS AND ENHANC- tion infrastructure face an increasing threat mated shortfall described in subparagraph ING THE STATE OF COMPUTER of malicious attacks through viruses, worms, (B) for the State; and SECURITY IN THE UNITED Trojans, and unwanted programs such as ‘‘(iii) the amount specified in this clause is STATES, AND SUPPORTING THE spyware, adware, hacking tools, and pass- the total sum of the amounts specified in GOALS AND IDEALS OF NA- word stealers, that are frequent and fast in clause (ii) for all initial shortfall States. TIONAL CYBER SECURITY propagation, are costly to repair, and disable ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL ALLOTMENTS TO ELIMINATE entire computer systems; AWARENESS MONTH FISCAL YEAR 2007 FUNDING SHORTFALLS RE- Whereas, according to Privacy Rights MAINING AFTER REDISTRIBUTION OF UNSPENT Mr. BURNS (for himself and Ms. Clearinghouse, since February 2005, over FISCAL YEAR 2004 ALLOTMENTS.— CANTWELL) submitted for the following 90,000,000 records containing personally-iden- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the allot- resolution; which was referred to the tifiable information have been breached, and ments provided under subsection (b) and (c) Committee on Commerce, Science, and the overall increase in serious data breaches for fiscal year 2007, the Secretary shall allot in both the private and public sectors are to each remaining shortfall State described Transportation: threatening the security and well-being of in subparagraph (B) such amount as the Sec- S. RES. 572 the citizens of the United States; retary determines will eliminate the esti- Whereas over 205,000,000 Americans use the Whereas consumers face significant finan- mated shortfall described in such subpara- Internet in the United States, including over cial and personal privacy losses due to iden- graph for the State. 84,000,000 home-users through broadband con- tity theft and fraud, as reported in over ‘‘(B) REMAINING SHORTFALL STATE DE- nections, to communicate with family and 686,000 consumer complaints in 2005 received SCRIBED.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), friends, manage their finances, pay their by the Consumer Sentinel database operated a remaining shortfall State is a State (in- bills, improve their education, shop at home, by the Federal Trade Commission; cluding a commonwealth or territory de- and read about current events; Whereas Internet-related complaints in scribed in subsection (c)(3)) with a State Whereas the approximately 26,000,000 small 2005 accounted for 46 percent of all reported child health plan approved under this title businesses in the United States, who rep- fraud complaints received by the Federal for which the Secretary estimates, on the resent 99.7 percent of all United States em- Trade Commission; basis of the most recent data available to the ployers and employ 50 percent of the private Whereas the total amount of monetary Secretary as of the date of the enactment of work force, increasingly rely on the Internet losses for such Internet-related complaints this subsection, that the projected federal to manage their businesses, expand their exceeded $680,000,000, with a median loss of expenditures under such plan for such State customer reach, and enhance their connec- $350 per complaint; for fiscal year 2007 will exceed the sum of— tion with their supply chain; Whereas the youth of our Nation face in- ‘‘(i) the amount of the State’s allotments Whereas, according to the Department of creasing threats online such as inappropriate for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006 that will Education, nearly 100 percent of public content or child predators; not be expended by the end of fiscal year schools in the United States have Internet Whereas, according to the National Center 2006; access, with approximately 93 percent of in- For Missing and Exploited Children, 34 per- ‘‘(ii) the amount of the State’s allotment structional classrooms connected to the cent of teens are exposed to unwanted sexu- for fiscal year 2007; and Internet; ally explicit material on the Internet, and 1

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.051 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9729 in 7 children report having been approached Whereas a successful transition to sustain- (i) necessary to facilitate the freedom of by an online child predator; able peace in the northern region of Uganda movement of civilians to their homes, land, Whereas national organizations, policy- and throughout the country will depend in and areas within and around camps; and makers, government agencies, private sector large part on a coordinated and comprehen- (ii) essential to fulfill the needs of return- companies, nonprofit institutions, schools, sive effort by the Government of Uganda, re- ees and former combatants; and academic organizations, consumers, and the gional partners, and the international com- (8) calls on the United States Department media recognize the need to increase aware- munity to create new social, economic, and of State and the United States Agency for ness of computer security and enhance the political opportunities for the citizens of International Development, as well as the level of computer and national security in Uganda who are affected by that conflict; international community— the United States; Whereas a sustainable political resolution (A) to provide adequate and coordinated Whereas the mission of National Cyber Se- to that conflict must include a range of lo- humanitarian assistance through nongovern- curity Alliance is to increase awareness of cally and nationally driven reconciliation ef- mental organizations to the individuals and cyber security practices and technologies to forts that will require the endorsement and areas most affected by that conflict; home-users, students, teachers, and small involvement of all parties to the conflict, as (B) to, while providing humanitarian as- businesses through educational activities, well as support from the international com- sistance, pay particular attention to women online resources and checklists, and public munity; and children who have been victimized; and service announcements; and Whereas the 2005 Country Reports on (C) to provide— Whereas the National Cyber Security Alli- Human Rights Practices, published by the (i) sufficient technical assistance for the ance has designated October as National Department of State, relating to the Govern- demobilization and reintegration of rebel Cyber Security Awareness Month, which will ment of Uganda indicated that the ‘‘security combatants and abductees; provide an opportunity to educate the people forces committed unlawful killings. . .and (ii) both financial and technical support for of the United States about computer secu- were responsible for deaths as a result of tor- reconciliation and reconstruction efforts; rity: Now, therefore, be it ture’’ along with other ‘‘serious problems’’, and Resolved, That the Senate— including repression of political opposition, (iii) diplomatic and logistical support for (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- official impunity, and violence against the cessation of hostilities agreement and tional Cyber Security Awareness Month; and women and children; subsequent progress towards a sustainable (2) will work with Federal agencies, na- Whereas, in the Northern Uganda Crisis peace in Uganda. tional organizations, businesses, and edu- Response Act (Public Law 108–283; 118 Stat. cational institutions to encourage the devel- f 912), the Senate— opment and implementation of existing and (1) declared its support for a peaceful reso- SENATE RESOLUTION 574—RECOG- future computer security voluntary con- lution of the conflict in the northern and NIZING THE NORTH CAROLINA sensus standards, practices, and technologies eastern regions of Uganda; and in order to enhance the state of computer se- FARM BUREAU FEDERATION ON (2) called for the United States and the curity in the United States. THE OCCASION OF ITS 70TH AN- international community to assist in reha- NIVERSARY AND SALUTING THE f bilitation, reconstruction, and demobiliza- OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF ITS tion efforts; and SENATE RESOLUTION 573—CALL- MEMBERS AND STAFF ON BE- ING ON THE UNITED STATES Whereas the cessation of hostilities agree- HALF OF THE AGRICULTURAL ment, that was mediated by the Government GOVERNMENT AND THE INTER- COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE NATIONAL COMMUNITY TO SUP- of Southern Sudan and signed by representatives of the Government of Uganda and the OF NORTH CAROLINA PORT THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSI- LRA on August 20, 2006— Mr. BURR (for himself and Mrs. TION FROM CONFLICT TO SUS- (1) required both parties to cease all hos- DOLE) submitted for the following reso- TAINABLE PEACE IN UGANDA tile military and media offensives; and lution; which was referred to the Com- (2) asked the Sudanese People’s Liberation Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself and mittee on the Judiciary: BROWNBACK, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. MAR- Army to facilitate the safe assembly of LRA fighters in designated areas for the duration S. RES. 574 TINEZ, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. KERRY, Mr. of the peace talks: Now, therefore, be it Whereas the North Carolina Farm Bureau DURBIN, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— Federation was founded on March 2, 1936, in BIDEN and Mr. KENNEDY) submitted for (1) commends the delegates from the Gov- Greenville, North Carolina, during the Great the following resolution; which was ernment of Uganda and the Lord’s Resist- Depression, a period of national frustration considered and agreed to: ance Army for agreeing to a cessation of hos- and economic disaster; S. RES. 573 tilities for the first time in the 20 years of Whereas the North Carolina Farm Bureau Whereas, for nearly 2 decades, the Govern- that devastating conflict; Federation was established to organize ment of Uganda has been engaged in a con- (2) recognizes the leadership role that the North Carolina’s farm families and to maxi- flict with the Lord’s Resistance Army (re- Government of Southern Sudan played in mize their ability to engage in national, ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘LRA’’) mediating that cessation of hostilities and State, and local policy debates that affect that has resulted in— establishing a framework within which a North Carolina agriculture; (1) the deaths of approximately 200,000 indi- lasting peace to that conflict could be Whereas at its first annual meeting in Ra- viduals from violence and disease; and achieved; leigh, North Carolina, on July 30, 1936, the (2) the displacement of more than 1,600,000 (3) emphasizes the importance of a com- North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation had individuals from the northern and eastern plete implementation of the cessation of hos- slightly over 2,000 members from 24 counties; regions of Uganda; tilities agreement by all parties to maintain Whereas in 2005, the North Carolina Farm Whereas more than half of those inter- progress towards a permanent resolution of Bureau Federation was composed of approxi- nally-displaced individuals are under the age that conflict; mately 490,000 member families from all 100 of 15, and 95 percent of those individuals live (4) expresses the support of the citizens of counties of North Carolina, making it the in absolute poverty in camps where they face the United States for the people of Uganda second largest State farm bureau in the malnutrition, high rates of AIDS and ma- who have endured decades of violence as a re- United States; laria, and egregious abuses of their human sult of that conflict; Whereas the North Carolina Farm Bureau rights; (5) entreats all parties to address issues of Federation created a Women’s Program in Whereas the LRA has used brutal tactics accountability and impunity for war crimes 1942 and a Young Farmer and Rancher Pro- during that conflict, including the abduction and crimes against humanity, and to support gram in the 1970s to encourage leadership de- and abuse of more than 25,000 children who broader national reconciliation efforts; velopment among its members; the organization forces to attack, rape, and (6) strongly encourages the Government of Whereas the North Carolina Farm Bureau murder members of their families and com- Uganda to improve the professionalism of Federation is committed to advancing agri- munities on behalf of the LRA; Ugandan military personnel currently sta- cultural education in North Carolina Whereas continued instability and a lack tioned in the northern and eastern regions of through its R. Flake Shaw Scholarship of security in the northern region of Uganda Uganda, with an emphasis on enhancing re- Fund, established in 1958, and the Institute has severely hindered the delivery of suffi- spect for human rights, accountability for for Future Agricultural Leaders, founded in cient humanitarian assistance and services abuses, and effective protection of civilians; 1984, which help ensure that the young men to individuals who have been displaced or (7) urges the Government of Uganda to fol- and women of North Carolina are well pre- otherwise negatively affected by that con- low through and augment its resettlement pared for careers in agriculture; flict; plan by— Whereas the North Carolina Farm Bureau Whereas spillover from the war in the (A) expanding social services; Federation created and continues to sponsor northern region of Uganda have had negative (B) deploying professional civil servants; the Ag-In-The-Classroom initiative to intro- consequences in the neighboring countries of and duce children to North Carolina agriculture Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the (C) developing the legal, political, and se- and to improve the quality of teachers in Congo; curity infrastructure— North Carolina schools;

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.054 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9730 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 Whereas the North Carolina Farm Bureau TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE (1) the Committee on Resources of the Federation’s visionary Board of Directors de- SEC. 101. DEFINITION OF STATE. House of Representatives; veloped numerous initiatives that enable In this title, the term ‘‘State’’ means the (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the farmers to effectively produce and sell their State of New Hampshire. House of Representatives; and products, such as the organization’s mar- On page 2, line 3, strike ‘‘3’’ and insert (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- keting program, and that provide farmers ‘‘102’’. tion, and Forestry of the Senate. with access to necessary farm resources, (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- On page 2, line 23, strike ‘‘4’’ and insert such as the tires, batteries, and accessories scription filed under subsection (a) shall ‘‘103’’. service; have the same force and effect as if included Whereas in 1953, the North Carolina Farm On page 3, line 2, strike ‘‘3’’ and insert in this Act, except that the Secretary may Bureau Federation founded the North Caro- ‘‘102’’. correct clerical and typographical errors in lina Farm Bureau Federation Mutual Insur- On page 3, line 14, strike ‘‘5’’ and insert the map and legal description. ance Company, which is North Carolina’s ‘‘104’’. (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and largest domestic insurance company; On page 3, line 16, strike ‘‘section’’ and in- legal description filed under subsection (a) Whereas the Board of Directors of the sert ‘‘title’’. shall be filed and made available for public North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Mu- On page 3, line 24, strike ‘‘Act’’ and insert inspection in the Office of the Chief of the tual Insurance Company is composed en- ‘‘title’’. Forest Service. tirely of farmers; and On page 4, line 5, strike ‘‘Act’’ and insert SEC. 213. ADMINISTRATION. Whereas the North Carolina Farm Bureau ‘‘title’’. (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid Federation is a true grassroots organization On page 4, line 10, strike ‘‘3’’ and insert rights in existence on the date of enactment dedicated to ensuring that agriculture re- ‘‘102’’. of this Act, each wilderness area designated mains North Carolina’s number 1 industry under this subtitle and in the Green Moun- On page 4, after line 16, add the following: through the organization’s unique policy detain National Forest (as of the date of enact- velopment process and active legislative and TITLE II—VERMONT ment of this Act) shall be administered by regulatory advocacy programs: Now, there- SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. the Secretary in accordance with the Wilder- fore, be it In this title: ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the (1) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘Man- (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation on agement Plan’’ means the Green Mountain subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State the occasion of its 70th anniversary and sa- National Forest Land and Resource Manage- with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- lutes the outstanding service of its members ment Plan. lic land located in the State, including the and staff on behalf of the agricultural com- (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the stocking of fish in rivers and streams in the munity and the people of North Carolina. State of Vermont. State to support the Connecticut River At- lantic Salmon Restoration Program. f Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas SEC. 211. DESIGNATION. (c) TRAILS.—The Forest Service shall allow AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 the continuance of — PROPOSED U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the (1) the Appalachian National Scenic Trail; State are designated as wilderness areas and (2) the Long Trail; SA 5019. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. LEAHY) pro- (3) the Catamount Trail; and posed an amendment to the bill S. 2463, to as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (4) the marking and maintenance of associ- designate as wilderness certain National ated trails and trail structures of the Trails Forest System land in the State of New (1) Certain Federal land managed by the United States Forest Service, comprising ap- referred to in this subsection, consistent Hampshire. with the management direction (including SA 5020. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. LEAHY) pro- proximately 28,491 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Glastenbury objectives, standards, guidelines, and agree- posed an amendment to the bill S. 2463, ments with partners) established for the Ap- supra. Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, which shall be known as the palachian National Scenic Trail, Long Trail, f ‘‘Glastenbury Wilderness’’. and Catamount Trail under the Management TEXT OF AMENDMENTS (2) Certain Federal land managed by the Plan. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National Recreation SA 5019. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. LEAHY) proximately 12,333 acres, as generally de- Area proposed an amendment to the bill S. picted on the map entitled ‘‘Joseph Battell SEC. 221. DESIGNATION. 2463, to designate as wilderness certain Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September Certain Federal land managed by the National Forest System land in the 2006, which shall be known as the ‘‘Joseph United States Forest Service, comprising ap- State of New Hampshire; as follows: Battell Wilderness’’. proximately 15,857 acres, as generally de- Beginning on page 1, strike line 3 and all (3) Certain Federal land managed by the picted on the map entitled ‘‘Moosalamoo Na- that follows through page 2, line 2, and insert United States Forest Service, comprising ap- tional Recreation Area—Proposed’’, dated the following: proximately 3,757 acres, as generally de- September 2006, is designated as the picted on the map entitled ‘‘Breadloaf Wil- ‘‘Moosalamoo National Recreation Area’’. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- SEC. 222. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as tember 2006, which shall be known as the the ‘‘New England Wilderness Act of 2006’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable ‘‘Breadloaf Wilderness’’. after the date of enactment of this Act, the (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- (4) Certain Federal land managed by the tents of this Act is as follows: Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- United States Forest Service, comprising ap- scription of the national recreation area des- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. proximately 2,338 acres, as generally de- ignated by section 221 with— Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary. picted on the map entitled ‘‘Lye Brook Wil- (1) the Committee on Resources of the TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- House of Representatives; Sec. 101. Definition of State. tember 2006, which shall be known as the (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the Sec. 102. Designation of wilderness areas. ‘‘Lye Brook Wilderness’’. House of Representatives; and Sec. 103. Map and description. (5) Certain Federal land managed by the (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- Sec. 104. Administration. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- tion, and Forestry of the Senate. proximately 752 acres, as generally depicted ORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- TITLE II—VERMONT (b) F on the map entitled ‘‘Peru Peak Wilderness scription filed under subsection (a) shall Sec. 201. Definitions. Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, have the same force and effect as if included Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas which shall be known as the ‘‘Peru Peak Wil- in this subtitle, except that the Secretary Sec. 211. Designation. derness’’. may correct clerical and typographical er- Sec. 212. Map and description. (6) Certain Federal land managed by the rors in the map and legal description. Sec. 213. Administration. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and proximately 47 acres, as generally depicted legal description filed under subsection (a) Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National on the map entitled ‘‘Big Branch Wilderness shall be filed and made available for public Recreation Area Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Sec. 221. Designation. which shall be known as the ‘‘Big Branch Forest Service. Sec. 222. Map and description. Wilderness’’. SEC. 223. ADMINISTRATION OF NATIONAL RECRE- Sec. 223. Administration of National Recre- SEC. 212. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. ATION AREA. ation Area. (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid rights SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY. after the date of enactment of this Act, the existing on the date of enactment of this In this Act, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- Act, the Secretary shall administer the the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through scription of each wilderness area designated Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in ac- the Chief of the Forest Service. by section 211 with— cordance with—

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.054 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9731 (1) laws (including rules and regulations) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND Baker, to be U.S. District Judge for the applicable to units of the National Forest TRANSPORTATION Central District of California; Fran- System; and Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- cisco Augusto Besosa, to be U.S. Dis- (2) the management direction (including imous consent that the Committee on trict Judge for the District of Puerto objectives, standards, and guidelines) estab- Commerce, Science, and Transpor- lished for the Moosalamoo Recreation and Rico; Philip S. Gutierrez, to be U.S. Education Management Area under the Man- tation be authorized to hold a full com- District Judge for the Central District agement Plan. mittee hearing on Online Child Pornog- of California; Marcia Morales Howard, (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this raphy on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State at 2:30 p.m. District of Florida; John Alfred Jarvey, with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to be U.S. District Judge for the South- lic land located in the State. objection, it is so ordered. ern District of Iowa; Sara Elizabeth (c) ESCARPMENT AND ECOLOGICAL AREAS.— COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Lioi, to be U.S. District Judge for the Nothing in this subtitle prevents the Sec- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- retary from managing the Green Mountain Northern District of Ohio. Escarpment Management Area and the Eco- imous consent that the Committee on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without logical Special Areas, as described in the Foreign Relations be authorized to objection, it is so ordered. Management Plan. meet during the session of the Senate COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at 9:30 Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- SA 5020. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. LEAHY) a.m., to hold a hearing on Iran. imous consent that the Committee on proposed an amendment to the bill S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Judiciary be authorized to meet to 2463, to designate as wilderness certain objection, it is so ordered. conduct a hearing on ‘‘Judicial Nomi- National Forest System land in the COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND nations’’ on Tuesday, September 19, State of New Hampshire; as follows: GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS. 2006 at 3 p.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To des- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- Building Room 226. ignate certain land in New England as wil- imous consent that the Committee on derness for inclusion in the National Wilder- Homeland Security and Governmental Witness List ness Preservation system and certain land as Affairs be authorized to meet on Tues- Panel I: The Honorable Thad Coch- a National Recreation Area, and for other day, September 19, 2006 at 10 a.m. for a ran, United States Senator, R–MS; The purposes.’’. hearing titled, ‘‘Prison Radicalization: Honorable Trent Lott, United States f Are Terrorist Cells Forming in U.S. Senator, R–MS; The Honorable Carl Cell Blocks?’’ Levin, United States Senator, D–MI; AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, MEET objection, it is so ordered. United States Senator, D–MI. COMMITEE ON THE JUDICIARY Panel II: Robert James Jonker to be COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- United States District Judge for the Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- Western District of Michigan; Judge imous consent that the Committee on imous consent that the Committee on Judiciary be authorized to meet to con- Paul Lewis Maloney to be United Armed Services be authorized to meet States District Judge for the Western during the session of the Senate on duct a hearing on ‘‘The Cost of Crime: Understanding the Financial and District of Michigan; Judge Janet T. September 19, 2006, at 9:30 a.m., in open Neff to be United States District Judge session to consider the following nomi- Human Impact of Criminal Activity’’ on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 10:30 for the Western District of Michigan; nations: General Bantz J. Craddock, Judge Leslie Southwick to be United USA, for reappointment to the grade of a.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 226. States District Judge for the Southern general and to be Commander, U.S. Eu- District of Mississippi. ropean Command; Vice Admiral James Witness List The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without G. Stavridis, USN, for appointment to Panel I: Harley Lappin, Director, objection, it is so ordered. the grade of admiral and to be Com- Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wash- f mander, U.S. Southern Command; Nel- ington, DC; Jeffrey Sedgwick, Director, PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR son M. Ford to be Assistant Secretary Bureau of Justice Statistics, Wash- of the Army for Financial Management ington, DC; Jens Ludwig, Professor, Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask and Comptroller; and Ronald J. James Georgetown Public Policy Institute, unanimous consent that the following to be Assistant Secretary of the Army Georgetown University, Washington, Finance Committee fellows and interns for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. DC; Mary Lou Leary, Executive Direc- be allowed floor privileges today: Ali The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tor, National Center for Victims of Sarafzade, Tory Cyr, Brett objection, it is so ordered. Crime, Washington, DC. Youngerman, John Lageson, and Mia COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Warner. AFFAIRS objection, it is so ordered. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so or- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY dered. imous consent that the Committee on Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs imous consent that the Committee on f be authorized to meet during the ses- the Judiciary be authorized to meet to SUPPORTING TRANSITION FROM sion of the Senate on September 19, conduct a markup on Tuesday, Sep- CONFLICT TO SUSTAINABLE 2006, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on tember 19, 2006 immediately following PEACE IN UGANDA ‘‘Combating Child Pornography by the first vote, approximately 12 p.m., Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Eliminating Pornographers’ Access to in Room S–219, The Capitol. unanimous consent that the Senate the Financial Payment System.’’ proceed to the immediate consider- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Agenda ation of S. Res. 573, submitted earlier objection, it is so ordered. I. Nominations: Terrence W. Boyle, today. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth The PRESIDING OFFICER. The TRANSPORTATION Circuit; William James Haynes, II, to clerk will report the resolution by Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth title. imous consent that the Committee on Circuit; Kent A. Jordan, to be U.S. Cir- The legislative clerk read as follows: Commerce, Science, and Transpor- cuit Judge for the Third Circuit; Peter A resolution (S. Res. 573) calling on the tation be authorized to hold a full com- D. Keisler, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for United States Government and the inter- mittee business meeting off the floor the District of Columbia Circuit; Wil- national community to support the success- on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at a liam Gerry Myers, III, to be U.S. Cir- ful transition from conflict to sustainable time to be determined. cuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Nor- peace in Uganda. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without man Randy Smith, to be U.S. Circuit There being no objection, the Senate objection, it is so ordered. Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Valerie L. proceeded to consider the resolution.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:09 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.056 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2006 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Whereas the cessation of hostilities agree- and the Senate proceed to its imme- unanimous consent that the resolution ment, that was mediated by the Government diate consideration. be agreed to, the preamble be agreed of Southern Sudan and signed by representa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to, the motion to reconsider be laid tives of the Government of Uganda and the objection, it is so ordered. The clerk LRA on August 20, 2006— upon the table, and that any state- (1) required both parties to cease all hos- will report the bill by title. ments relating to the resolution be tile military and media offensives; and The legislative clerk read as follows: printed in the RECORD. (2) asked the Sudanese People’s Liberation A bill (S. 2463) to designate as wilderness The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Army to facilitate the safe assembly of LRA certain National Forest System land in the objection, it is so ordered. fighters in designated areas for the duration State of New Hampshire. The resolution (S. Res. 573) was of the peace talks: Now, therefore, be it There being no objection, the Senate agreed to. Resolved, That the Senate— proceeded to consider the bill. The preamble was agreed to. (1) commends the delegates from the Gov- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask ernment of Uganda and the Lord’s Resist- The resolution, with its preamble, unanimous consent that the Leahy reads as follows: ance Army for agreeing to a cessation of hostilities for the first time in the 20 years of amendment be agreed to, the bill, as S. RES. 573 that devastating conflict; amended, be read a third time and Whereas, for nearly 2 decades, the Govern- (2) recognizes the leadership role that the passed, the title amendment be agreed ment of Uganda has been engaged in a con- Government of Southern Sudan played in to, the motion to reconsider be laid flict with the Lord’s Resistance Army (re- mediating that cessation of hostilities and ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘LRA’’) upon the table, and that any state- establishing a framework within which a ments relating to the bill be printed in that has resulted in— lasting peace to that conflict could be (1) the deaths of approximately 200,000 indi- the RECORD. achieved; viduals from violence and disease; and (3) emphasizes the importance of a com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) the displacement of more than 1,600,000 plete implementation of the cessation of hos- objection, it is so ordered. individuals from the northern and eastern tilities agreement by all parties to maintain The amendments (Nos. 5019 and 5020) regions of Uganda; progress towards a permanent resolution of were agreed to, as follows: Whereas more than half of those inter- that conflict; nally-displaced individuals are under the age AMENDMENT NO. 5019 (4) expresses the support of the citizens of of 15, and 95 percent of those individuals live Purpose: To designate certain National For- the United States for the people of Uganda in absolute poverty in camps where they face est System land in the State of Vermont who have endured decades of violence as a re- malnutrition, high rates of AIDS and ma- for inclusion in the National Wilderness sult of that conflict; laria, and egregious abuses of their human Preservation system and designate a Na- (5) entreats all parties to address issues of rights; tional Recreation Area) accountability and impunity for war crimes Whereas the LRA has used brutal tactics and crimes against humanity, and to support Beginning on page 1, strike line 3 and all during that conflict, including the abduction broader national reconciliation efforts; that follows through page 2, line 2, and insert and abuse of more than 25,000 children who (6) strongly encourages the Government of the following: the organization forces to attack, rape, and Uganda to improve the professionalism of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. murder members of their families and com- Ugandan military personnel currently sta- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as munities on behalf of the LRA; tioned in the northern and eastern regions of the ‘‘New England Wilderness Act of 2006’’. Whereas continued instability and a lack Uganda, with an emphasis on enhancing re- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- of security in the northern region of Uganda spect for human rights, accountability for tents of this Act is as follows: has severely hindered the delivery of suffi- abuses, and effective protection of civilians; cient humanitarian assistance and services Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. (7) urges the Government of Uganda to fol- Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary. to individuals who have been displaced or low through and augment its resettlement otherwise negatively affected by that con- TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE plan by— flict; Sec. 101. Definition of State. (A) expanding social services; Whereas spillover from the war in the Sec. 102. Designation of wilderness areas. (B) deploying professional civil servants; northern region of Uganda have had negative Sec. 103. Map and description. and consequences in the neighboring countries of Sec. 104. Administration. (C) developing the legal, political, and se- Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the curity infrastructure— TITLE II—VERMONT Congo; (i) necessary to facilitate the freedom of Sec. 201. Definitions. Whereas a successful transition to sustain- movement of civilians to their homes, land, able peace in the northern region of Uganda Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas and areas within and around camps; and and throughout the country will depend in Sec. 211. Designation. (ii) essential to fulfill the needs of return- large part on a coordinated and comprehen- Sec. 212. Map and description. ees and former combatants; and sive effort by the Government of Uganda, re- Sec. 213. Administration. (8) calls on the United States Department gional partners, and the international com- Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National of State and the United States Agency for munity to create new social, economic, and Recreation Area International Development, as well as the political opportunities for the citizens of international community— Sec. 221. Designation. Uganda who are affected by that conflict; (A) to provide adequate and coordinated Sec. 222. Map and description. Whereas a sustainable political resolution humanitarian assistance through nongovern- Sec. 223. Administration of National Recre- to that conflict must include a range of lo- mental organizations to the individuals and ation Area. cally and nationally driven reconciliation ef- areas most affected by that conflict; SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY. forts that will require the endorsement and (B) to, while providing humanitarian as- In this Act, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means involvement of all parties to the conflict, as sistance, pay particular attention to women the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through well as support from the international com- and children who have been victimized; and the Chief of the Forest Service. munity; (C) to provide— Whereas the 2005 Country Reports on TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE (i) sufficient technical assistance for the Human Rights Practices, published by the SEC. 101. DEFINITION OF STATE. demobilization and reintegration of rebel Department of State, relating to the Govern- combatants and abductees; In this title, the term ‘‘State’’ means the ment of Uganda indicated that the ‘‘security (ii) both financial and technical support for State of New Hampshire. forces committed unlawful killings. . .and reconciliation and reconstruction efforts; On page 2, line 3, strike ‘‘3’’ and insert were responsible for deaths as a result of tor- and ‘‘102’’. ture’’ along with other ‘‘serious problems’’, (iii) diplomatic and logistical support for including repression of political opposition, On page 2, line 23, strike ‘‘4’’ and insert the cessation of hostilities agreement and official impunity, and violence against ‘‘103’’. subsequent progress towards a sustainable women and children; On page 3, line 2, strike ‘‘3’’ and insert peace in Uganda. Whereas, in the Northern Uganda Crisis ‘‘102’’. Response Act (Public Law 108–283; 118 Stat. f On page 3, line 14, strike ‘‘5’’ and insert 912), the Senate— ‘‘104’’. NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDERNESS (1) declared its support for a peaceful reso- On page 3, line 16, strike ‘‘section’’ and in- lution of the conflict in the northern and ACT OF 2006 sert ‘‘title’’. eastern regions of Uganda; and (2) called for the United States and the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask On page 3, line 24, strike ‘‘Act’’ and insert international community to assist in reha- unanimous consent that the Com- ‘‘title’’. bilitation, reconstruction, and demobiliza- mittee on Agriculture be discharged On page 4, line 5, strike ‘‘Act’’ and insert tion efforts; and from further consideration of S. 2463 ‘‘title’’.

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In this title: (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this for a third reading, was read the third (1) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘Man- subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State time, and passed, as follows: agement Plan’’ means the Green Mountain with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- S. 2463 National Forest Land and Resource Manage- lic land located in the State, including the ment Plan. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- stocking of fish in rivers and streams in the resentatives of the United States of America in (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State to support the Connecticut River At- Congress assembled, State of Vermont. lantic Salmon Restoration Program. Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas (c) TRAILS.—The Forest Service shall allow SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. the continuance of — (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as SEC. 211. DESIGNATION. the ‘‘New England Wilderness Act of 2006’’. In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 (1) the Appalachian National Scenic Trail; (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the (2) the Long Trail; tents of this Act is as follows: State are designated as wilderness areas and (3) the Catamount Trail; and as components of the National Wilderness (4) the marking and maintenance of associ- Section 1. Short title; table of contents. Preservation System: ated trails and trail structures of the Trails Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary. (1) Certain Federal land managed by the referred to in this subsection, consistent TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE United States Forest Service, comprising ap- with the management direction (including Sec. 101. Definition of State. proximately 28,491 acres, as generally de- objectives, standards, guidelines, and agree- Sec. 102. Designation of wilderness areas. picted on the map entitled ‘‘Glastenbury ments with partners) established for the Ap- Sec. 103. Map and description. Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September palachian National Scenic Trail, Long Trail, Sec. 104. Administration. and Catamount Trail under the Management 2006, which shall be known as the TITLE II—VERMONT ‘‘Glastenbury Wilderness’’. Plan. Sec. 201. Definitions. (2) Certain Federal land managed by the Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National Recreation United States Forest Service, comprising ap- Area Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas proximately 12,333 acres, as generally de- SEC. 221. DESIGNATION. Sec. 211. Designation. picted on the map entitled ‘‘Joseph Battell Certain Federal land managed by the Sec. 212. Map and description. Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September United States Forest Service, comprising ap- Sec. 213. Administration. 2006, which shall be known as the ‘‘Joseph proximately 15,857 acres, as generally de- Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National Battell Wilderness’’. picted on the map entitled ‘‘Moosalamoo Na- Recreation Area (3) Certain Federal land managed by the tional Recreation Area—Proposed’’, dated Sec. 221. Designation. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- September 2006, is designated as the Sec. 222. Map and description. proximately 3,757 acres, as generally de- ‘‘Moosalamoo National Recreation Area’’. Sec. 223. Administration of National Recre- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Breadloaf Wil- SEC. 222. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. ation Area. derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY. tember 2006, which shall be known as the after the date of enactment of this Act, the ‘‘Breadloaf Wilderness’’. Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- In this Act, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means (4) Certain Federal land managed by the scription of the national recreation area des- the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through United States Forest Service, comprising ap- ignated by section 221 with— the Chief of the Forest Service. proximately 2,338 acres, as generally de- (1) the Committee on Resources of the TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE picted on the map entitled ‘‘Lye Brook Wil- House of Representatives; SEC. 101. DEFINITION OF STATE. derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the In this title, the term ‘‘State’’ means the tember 2006, which shall be known as the House of Representatives; and State of New Hampshire. ‘‘Lye Brook Wilderness’’. (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- SEC. 102. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS. (5) Certain Federal land managed by the tion, and Forestry of the Senate. In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- United States Forest Service, comprising ap- U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal scription filed under subsection (a) shall proximately 752 acres, as generally depicted land in the State is designated as wilderness on the map entitled ‘‘Peru Peak Wilderness have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary and as components of the National Wilder- Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, ness Preservation System: which shall be known as the ‘‘Peru Peak Wil- may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description. (1) Certain Federal land managed by the derness’’. Forest Service, comprising approximately (6) Certain Federal land managed by the (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and legal description filed under subsection (a) 23,700 acres, as generally depicted on the map United States Forest Service, comprising ap- entitled ‘‘Proposed Wild River Wilderness— proximately 47 acres, as generally depicted shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the White Mountain National Forest’’, dated on the map entitled ‘‘Big Branch Wilderness Forest Service. February 6, 2006, which shall be known as the Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, ‘‘Wild River Wilderness’’. which shall be known as the ‘‘Big Branch SEC. 223. ADMINISTRATION OF NATIONAL RECRE- ATION AREA. (2) Certain Federal land managed by the Wilderness’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid rights Forest Service, comprising approximately SEC. 212. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. existing on the date of enactment of this 10,800 acres, as generally depicted on the map (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable Act, the Secretary shall administer the entitled ‘‘Proposed Sandwich Range Wilder- after the date of enactment of this Act, the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in ac- ness Additions—White Mountain National Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- cordance with— Forest’’, dated February 6, 2006, and which scription of each wilderness area designated (1) laws (including rules and regulations) are incorporated in the Sandwich Range Wil- by section 211 with— applicable to units of the National Forest derness, as designated by the New Hampshire (1) the Committee on Resources of the System; and Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–323; 98 House of Representatives; (2) the management direction (including Stat. 259). (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the objectives, standards, and guidelines) estab- SEC. 103. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. House of Representatives; and lished for the Moosalamoo Recreation and (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable Education Management Area under the Man- after the date of enactment of this Act, the tion, and Forestry of the Senate. agement Plan. (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this scription filed under subsection (a) shall scription of each wilderness area designated subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State by section 102 with the committees of appro- have the same force and effect as if included with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- in this Act, except that the Secretary may priate jurisdiction in the Senate and the lic land located in the State. House of Representatives. correct clerical and typographical errors in (c) ESCARPMENT AND ECOLOGICAL AREAS.— (b) FORCE AND EFFECT.—A map and legal the map and legal description. Nothing in this subtitle prevents the Sec- (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and description filed under subsection (a) shall retary from managing the Green Mountain legal description filed under subsection (a) have the same force and effect as if included Escarpment Management Area and the Eco- shall be filed and made available for public in this Act, except that the Secretary may logical Special Areas, as described in the inspection in the Office of the Chief of the correct clerical and typographical errors in Management Plan. Forest Service. the map and legal description. SEC. 213. ADMINISTRATION. AMENDMENT NO. 5020 (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To des- legal description filed under subsection (a) rights in existence on the date of enactment ignate certain land in New England as wil- shall be filed and made available for public

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inspection in the Office of the Chief of the proximately 47 acres, as generally depicted (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and Forest Service. on the map entitled ‘‘Big Branch Wilderness legal description filed under subsection (a) SEC. 104. ADMINISTRATION. Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, shall be filed and made available for public (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid ex- which shall be known as the ‘‘Big Branch inspection in the Office of the Chief of the isting rights, each wilderness area des- Wilderness’’. Forest Service. ignated under this title shall be adminis- SEC. 212. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. SEC. 223. ADMINISTRATION OF NATIONAL RECRE- tered by the Secretary in accordance with— (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable ATION AREA. (1) the Federal Land Policy and Manage- after the date of enactment of this Act, the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid rights ment Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- existing on the date of enactment of this (2) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et scription of each wilderness area designated Act, the Secretary shall administer the seq.). by section 211 with— Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in ac- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE OF WILDERNESS ACT.— (1) the Committee on Resources of the cordance with— With respect to any wilderness area des- House of Representatives; (1) laws (including rules and regulations) ignated by this title, any reference in the (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the applicable to units of the National Forest Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the House of Representatives; and System; and effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- (2) the management direction (including deemed to be a reference to the date of en- tion, and Forestry of the Senate. objectives, standards, and guidelines) estab- actment of this Act. (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- lished for the Moosalamoo Recreation and (c) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—As provided in sec- scription filed under subsection (a) shall Education Management Area under the Man- tion 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. have the same force and effect as if included agement Plan. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title affects any in this Act, except that the Secretary may (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this jurisdiction or responsibility of the State correct clerical and typographical errors in subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to wildlife and fish in the State. the map and legal description. with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- (d) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and lic land located in the State. rights, all Federal land in the wilderness legal description filed under subsection (a) (c) ESCARPMENT AND ECOLOGICAL AREAS.— areas designated by section 102 are with- shall be filed and made available for public Nothing in this subtitle prevents the Sec- drawn from— inspection in the Office of the Chief of the retary from managing the Green Mountain (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or dis- Forest Service. Escarpment Management Area and the Eco- posal under the public land laws; SEC. 213. ADMINISTRATION. logical Special Areas, as described in the (2) location, entry, and patent under the (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid Management Plan. mining laws; and rights in existence on the date of enactment f (3) disposition under the mineral leasing of this Act, each wilderness area designated laws (including geothermal leasing laws). under this subtitle and in the Green Moun- APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES— TITLE II—VERMONT tain National Forest (as of the date of enact- H.R. 4954 ment of this Act) shall be administered by SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask In this title: the Secretary in accordance with the Wilder- (1) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘Man- ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). unanimous consent that with respect agement Plan’’ means the Green Mountain (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this to the bill, H.R. 4954, the Senate insist National Forest Land and Resource Manage- subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State on its amendment, request a con- ment Plan. with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- ference with the House, and the Chair (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the lic land located in the State, including the be authorized to appoint conferees on State of Vermont. stocking of fish in rivers and streams in the the part of the Senate with a ratio of 9 State to support the Connecticut River At- Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas lantic Salmon Restoration Program. to 7. SEC. 211. DESIGNATION. (c) TRAILS.—The Forest Service shall allow The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 the continuance of— objection, it is so ordered. U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the (1) the Appalachian National Scenic Trail; The Presiding Officer (Mr. SESSIONS) State are designated as wilderness areas and (2) the Long Trail; appointed from the Committee on as components of the National Wilderness (3) the Catamount Trail; and Homeland Security and Governmental Preservation System: (4) the marking and maintenance of associ- Affairs, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. (1) Certain Federal land managed by the ated trails and trail structures of the Trails United States Forest Service, comprising ap- referred to in this subsection, consistent BENNETT, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. proximately 28,491 acres, as generally de- with the management direction (including LEVIN; from the Committee on Com- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Glastenbury objectives, standards, guidelines, and agree- merce, Science, and Transportation, Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September ments with partners) established for the Ap- Mr. STEVENS, Mr. LOTT, Mrs. 2006, which shall be known as the palachian National Scenic Trail, Long Trail, HUTCHISON, Mr. INOUYE, and Mr. LAU- ‘‘Glastenbury Wilderness’’. and Catamount Trail under the Management TENBERG; from the Committee on Fi- (2) Certain Federal land managed by the Plan. nance, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. HATCH, and United States Forest Service, comprising ap- Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National Recreation Mr. BAUCUS; from the Committee on proximately 12,333 acres, as generally de- Area picted on the map entitled ‘‘Joseph Battell Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September SEC. 221. DESIGNATION. Mr. SHELBY, Mr. SARBANES and an addi- 2006, which shall be known as the ‘‘Joseph Certain Federal land managed by the tional conferee, Mrs. MURRAY. Battell Wilderness’’. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- (3) Certain Federal land managed by the proximately 15,857 acres, as generally de- f United States Forest Service, comprising ap- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Moosalamoo Na- tional Recreation Area—Proposed’’, dated WATER RESOURCES proximately 3,757 acres, as generally de- DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2006 picted on the map entitled ‘‘Breadloaf Wil- September 2006, is designated as the derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- ‘‘Moosalamoo National Recreation Area’’. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask that tember 2006, which shall be known as the SEC. 222. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. the Chair lay before the Senate a mes- ‘‘Breadloaf Wilderness’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable sage from the House on H.R. 2864. (4) Certain Federal land managed by the after the date of enactment of this Act, the The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- United States Forest Service, comprising ap- Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- fore the Senate a message from the proximately 2,338 acres, as generally description of the national recreation area des- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Lye Brook Wil- ignated by section 221 with— House of Representatives disagreeing derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- (1) the Committee on Resources of the to the amendment of the Senate to the tember 2006, which shall be known as the House of Representatives; bill (H.R. 2864) entitled ‘‘an act to pro- ‘‘Lye Brook Wilderness’’. (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the vide for the conservation and develop- (5) Certain Federal land managed by the House of Representatives; and ment of water and related resources, to United States Forest Service, comprising ap- (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- authorize the Secretary of the Army to proximately 752 acres, as generally depicted tion, and Forestry of the Senate. construct various projects for improve- on the map entitled ‘‘Peru Peak Wilderness (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- ments to rivers and harbors of the Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, scription filed under subsection (a) shall which shall be known as the ‘‘Peru Peak Wil- have the same force and effect as if included United States, and for other purposes,’’ derness’’. in this subtitle, except that the Secretary and asks a conference with the Senate (6) Certain Federal land managed by the may correct clerical and typographical er- on the disagreeing votes of the two United States Forest Service, comprising ap- rors in the map and legal description. Houses thereon.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:14 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.049 S19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9735 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask reserved, and the Senate proceed to a bill on border security. That vote will unanimous consent that the Senate in- period of morning business for up to 30 occur at approximately 11 a.m., and sist on its amendment, agree to con- minutes with the first 15 minutes this will be the first vote of the day. I ference with the House, and the Chair under the control of the Republican hope that cloture will be invoked, and be authorized to appoint conferees at a leader or his designee and the final 15 if it is invoked, I would hope that we ratio of 7 to 5. minutes under the control of the could begin the bill as quickly as pos- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Democratic leader or his designee; fur- sible. objection, it is so ordered. ther, that following morning business, f The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SES- the Senate resume consideration of the SIONS) appointed Mr. INHOFE, Mr. WAR- motion to proceed to H.R. 6061, the Se- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. NER, Mr. BOND, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. cure Fence Act, with 1 hour of debate TOMORROW CHAFEE, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. VITTER, equally divided between the two lead- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, if there is Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. ers or their designees, followed by a no further business to come before the LIEBERMAN, Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. CAR- vote on the motion to invoke cloture. Senate, I ask unanimous consent that PER conferees on the part of the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate. objection, it is so ordered. the Senate stand in adjournment under the previous order. f f There being no objection, the Senate, ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, PROGRAM at 7:31 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today we day, September 20, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask passed the Oman Free Trade bill by a f unanimous consent that when the Sen- vote of 63 to 31. I am pleased that we ate completes its business today, it were finally able to proceed to a vote CONFIRMATION stand in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. on on the confirmation of a very impor- Executive nomination confirmed by Wednesday, September 20. I further ask tant nomination, and that is the nomi- the Senate Tuesday, September 19, that following the prayer and pledge, nation of Alice Fisher to be an Assist- 2006: the morning hour be deemed expired, ant Attorney General. Tomorrow we DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE the Journal of proceedings be approved will have a cloture vote on the motion ALICE S. FISHER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT to date, the time for the two leaders be to proceed to the Secure Fence Act, a ATTORNEY GENERAL.

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EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVER- Santa Cruz County. Luis, a native of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF THE HISPANIC CHAM- Watsonville, California, received dual B.A. de- ON FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF BER OF COMMERCE OF OHIO grees from UC Berkeley in 1997 and his Juris TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED Doctorate (JD) from UC Davis School of Law AGAINST THE UNITED STATES HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH in 2001. He received his master’s degree in ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 OF OHIO education from Harvard University in 2003. His academic accomplishments led him back IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF home, where he has been an active member HON. VIRGINIA FOXX Tuesday, September 19, 2006 of the community. After graduating from Harvard, Luis came OF NORTH CAROLINA Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in back to Watsonville where he became a staff IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Ohio (HCCO), as they celebrate 25 years of attorney for California Rural Legal Assistance, Wednesday, September 13, 2006 promotion and support of the economic growth CRLA, While working at the CRLA, Luis Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is with great and development for Hispanic business own- worked on education, housing, public benefits honor and humility that I rise today to com- ers. and civil rights cases on behalf of low-income memorate the lives of the thousands of victims The HCCO was formed in 1981 to address families and residents. Luis has always been and heroes of the terrorist attacks on Sep- the glaring absence of Hispanic-owned busi- a champion for empowering those who feel tember 11, 2001. I extend my heartfelt condo- nesses in American society. Concerned, moti- their rights have been violated. Luis has also lences to the loved ones of those whose lives vated and determined, a small group of His- worked to educate people on the rights given were needlessly cut short on that day. In addi- panic business owners united forces to incor- to them as laid out in the Constitution. tion, I rise to pay tribute to those who have porate the HCCO as a recognized non-profit in Luis brought his passion into the classroom died at the hands of the same threat which 1983. The membership and scope of services as a high school teacher in Watsonville. As a brought the September 11th attacks. From of the HCCO has grown, yet the mission has former teacher he continues to inspire 1983, with the bombing of the Marine barracks remained the same—to focus on providing as- Watsonville youth as the director of the Stu- in Beirut, Lebanon killing 241 American serv- sistance, services and support to local His- dent Empowerment Project. Luis later became ice members, to the 1993 bombing of the panic business owners. a member of the California advisor committee World Trade Center, killing six, Islamic fascists Over the past quarter century, HCCO has of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, of have continued with attacks against the United vastly evolved from its diminutive beginnings which he was nominated by a former Cali- States at the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, to a viable coalition of business owners that fornia Supreme Court Justice, Cruz Reynoso. our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, and represent the interests and memberships of As a civil rights activist, he has been the point the USS Cole in Yemen. I mention these more than 7,500 Hispanic-owned businesses person for distributing valuable information to events because it is essential for Americans to in the State of Ohio. The HCCO provides a Watsonville residents about the process and remember that the threat responsible for per- wide range of support services, including: the requirements to become naturalized citizens. petuating these attacks is the same unending sponsorship of seminars, workshops and net- As a member of the DCC, Luis has worked threat against which we are fighting today in working luncheons and dinners; technical as- tirelessly to modify by-laws and endorsement the Global War on Terror. This enemy is me- sistance and support; discounts on medical policies and procedures within the organiza- thodical, patient, determined, and bound by and dental benefits; and a wide range of sup- tion. He is currently in charge of the endorse- one unifying purpose: the complete annihila- port services for individuals interested in start- ment program for all the political races for tion of all who do not subscribe to their ing their own business. 2006 in Santa Cruz County. As the warped vision of Islam by pursuing a mur- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Watsonville representative of the DCC, Luis derous ideology. in honor and recognition of the Hispanic has effectively organized Watsonville residents While some setbacks have occurred in our Chamber of Commerce of Ohio, as they cele- in order to unite them on Democratic causes efforts, we have made tremendous progress in brate 25 years of service and promotion of through the creation of the Pajaro Valley confronting this threat, head-on. We must ac- economic justice for Americans of Hispanic Cesar Chavez Democratic Club. knowledge the steadfast resolution of the Ad- heritage. As they work together to create ave- Luis is currently the chair of the Pajaro Val- ministration and the commitment and diligence nues of business opportunity for Hispanic ley Cesar Chavez Democratic Club. The of those in our intelligence community. Over Americans, the pathways to economic security Pajaro Valley community points to Luis as the the past 5 years, the Republican-led Congress and stability for every American is elevated key person who has brought inspiration and has spent over $150 billion on homeland se- from a vision, to reality. resources to Watsonville. He also spear- headed a registration drive targeting voters in curity. Congressional action on a variety of f policies has provided those in our intelligence order to educate them on how to get their community with the critical tools needed to IN HONOR OF LUIS ALEJO voices heard. prevent future terrorist attacks on our home- Mr. Speaker, for all of these reasons, it is land. Today, our service men and women are HON. SAM FARR with great pleasure that I acknowledge Luis Alejo. He has proven himself to be a person engaging the enemy abroad so the terrorists OF CALIFORNIA who works for the people of the community, will not bring their violence to America. Be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause of the exemplary service of those in our and his hard work has changed Santa Cruz military, the terrorists can no longer establish Tuesday, September 19, 2006 County for the better. He continues to educate safe havens in areas of the Middle East where Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- people, and for that I acknowledge him today. they once roamed freely. gratulate Luis Alejo on being awarded the f Our message to the families and friends of 2005 Democrat of the Year for Santa Cruz DR. G.S. AULAKH WINS INTER- those who fell on September 11th, is that County, given by the Democratic Central Com- NATIONAL PEACE PRIZE AWARD America remains united in ensuring your sac- mittee, DCC, of Santa Cruz. Luis is an amaz- rifices and those of your loved ones were not ing young man with many attributes that make HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS made in vain. America will always cherish the him a perfect candidate for this special award. OF NEW YORK memories of these heroes and will remain He is a passionate, zealous, and intelligent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES committed to defending the principles for person with a drive to educate and assist which this Nation stands, including principles those who need it the most. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 as fundamental as individual liberty, justice, Luis’ academic achievements help him work Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Gurmit Singh and the rule of law. to better the community and residents of Aulakh, the President of the Council of

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I would The MASR report states that 52,268 Sikhs founded by President Eisenhower in 1956. like to take this opportunity to congratulate Dr. are being held as political prisoners in India Ms. Pittman has displayed academic excel- Aulakh on this prestigious award and con- without charge or trial, mostly under a re- lence, community involvement and leadership gratulate Dal Khalsa on selecting such a wor- pressive law known as the ‘‘Terrorist and potential. All students chosen for the program thy honoree. Dr. Aulakh bas worked for over Disruptive Activities Act’’ (TADA), which have been identified and nominated by edu- 20 years to free the Sikh nation from oppres- expired in 1995. Many have been in illegal cators. sion that has taken the lives of more than a custody since 1984! There has been no list Mr. Speaker, I would like to join in paying published of those who were acquitted under quarter of a million Sikhs and left over 52,000 tribute to Jordan Pittman, and wish her the TADA and those who are still rotting in In- best in all her future endeavors. as political prisoners. He has worked with dian jails. Tens of thousands of other minori- many of us here in Congress on both sides of ties are also being held as political prisoners, f the aisle to expose this repression and free according to Amnesty International. ‘‘We de- VALLEJO SYMPHONY ORCHES- his people. mand the Immediate release of all these po- TRA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY TRIB- Mr. Speaker, we should help this struggle litical prisoners,’’ said Dr. Aulakh. ‘‘Why are UTE by declaring our support for a free and fair there political prisoners in a democracy?’’ plebiscite in Khalistan, Kashmir, Nagaland, Missionary Graham Staines was murdered and wherever they are seeking the kind of along with his two sons, ages 8 and 10, by a HON. GEORGE MILLER mob of militant, fundamentalist Hindu na- OF CALIFORNIA freedom that we enjoy, and we should stop tionalists who set fire to the jeep, sur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES giving aid and trade to India until it stops op- rounded it, and chanted ‘‘Victory to pressing its people. Hannuman,’’ a Hindu god. Missionary Joseph Tuesday, September 19, 2006 I would like to insert the press release on Cooper was beaten so badly that he had to Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Dr. Aulakh’s award into the RECORD. spend a week in an Indian hospital. Then the Speaker, I rise today to invite my colleagues DR. AULAKH RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL PEACE Indian government threw him out of the to join me in recognizing the Vallejo Sym- AWARD country. None of the people involved has phony Orchestra as it celebrates its 75th sea- been tried. The persons who have murdered WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 12, 2006.—Dr. son, 2006–2007. priests, raped nuns, and burned Christian Gurmit Singh Aulakh. President of the The mission of the Vallejo Symphony Or- churches have not been charged or tried. Po- Council of Khalistan, received the Inter- lice broke up a Christian religious festival chestra, VSO, is to present performances of national Peace Prize Award on August 27 with gunfire. symphonic music of the highest possible artis- from Dal Khalsa of America, headed by The murderers of 2,000 to 5,000 Muslims in tic excellence for the citizens of Vallejo and all Sardar Paramjit Singh Sekhon. The award Gujarat have never been brought to trial. An was presented at a ceremony at the Fremont of Solano County; to cultivate and nurture the Indian newspaper reported that the police Gurdwara in Fremont, California. He was appreciation and enjoyment of classical music were ordered not to get involved in that mas- nominated for this prestigious award by Dr. in people of all ages; and to serve and shape sacre, a frightening parallel to the Delhi Awatar Singh Sekhon, Managing Editor of the musical, cultural, and educational interests massacre of Sikhs in 1984. the International Journal of Sikh Affairs. ‘‘Sikhs and other minorities cannot live of the people of Vallejo and Solano County. According to a Dal Khalsa USA press release, under Indian rule,’’ said Dr. Aulakh. ‘‘The The VSO engages guest artists of national he was given the award ‘‘for his tireless serv- actions of the Indian government have made and international renown so Solano County ice to preserve peace in South Asia in par- it clear that there is no place for Sikhs or residents can enjoy them in live performance. ticular and the world in general.’’ The re- other minorities such as Christians, Mus- lease cites Dr. Aulakh for ‘‘continuing the The VSO sends its musicians to perform in lims, Dalits, and others in India’s Hindu the- Sikhs’’ struggle to regain their lost sov- public schools so children may experience and ocracy,’’ he said. Dr. Aulakh took note of the ereignty, independence, and political power, learn about live classical music. charges filed against 35 Sikhs for making by peaceful means.’’ The Vallejo Symphony, seventh oldest sym- speeches and raising the Khalistani flag. The award was presented for Dr. Aulakh’s phony orchestra in California, traces its roots ‘‘Clearly India is scared of the peaceful, continuing efforts to internationalize the democratic, nonviolent movement for free- to the early days of the Great Depression, peaceful, democratic, nonviolent Sikh strug- dom inside and outside Punjab, Khalistan,’’ when a small group of community leaders de- gle for independence and the human rights he said. termined that local musicians needed a show- violations against the Sikhs in India. He has History shows that multinational states case for their talents and that other members been a tireless worker for the cause of Sikh such as India are doomed to failure. Coun- freedom. Dr. Aulakh has raised awareness of of the community would be enriched by at- tries like Austria-Hungary, India’s longtime the massive human-rights violations in tending live performances of timeless music. friend the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czecho- India. On February 21, 1931, a 60-piece orchestra The Indian government has murdered over slovakia, and others prove this point. India conducted by Julius Weyland made its debut is not one country; it is a polyglot like those 250,000 Sikh infants, children, youth, men, in the auditorium of the city’s newly dedicated women, and elderly since 1984, more than countries, thrown together for the conven- ience of the British colonialists. It is doomed Veterans Memorial Building. Concerts were 300,000 Christians in Nagaland, over 90,000 presented throughout the decade with Mr. Muslims in Kashmir, tens of thousands of to break up as they did. Currently, there are Christians and Muslims throughout the 17 freedom movements within India’s bor- Weyland and George Trombley conducting the country, and tens of thousands of Assamese, ders. It has 18 official languages. orchestra during these formative years. Bodos, Dalits, Manipuris, Tamils, and others. ‘‘Only a sovereign, independent Khalistan Activity lessened, then ceased during World Indian police arrested human-rights activ- will end the repression and raise the stand- War II until 1946, when the Vallejo Symphony ist Jaswant Singh Khalra after he exposed ard of living for the people of Punjab,’’ said was revitalized under the auspices of the their policy of mass cremation of Sikhs, in Dr. Gurmit Aulakh. ‘‘As Professor Darshan Vallejo Recreation District and the Adult Edu- Singh, former Jathedar of the Akal Takht, which over 50,000 Sikhs have been arrested, cation Department. Dr. Orley See became its tortured, and murdered, then their bodies said, ‘If a Sikh is not a Khallstani, he is not a Sikh.’,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. ‘‘We must free conductor at that time. In 1951, Virl M. Swan were declared unidentified and secretly cre- took the conductor’s baton to lead the orches- mated, Khalra was murdered in police cus- Khalistan now.’’ tody. His body was not given to his family. f tra until 1961, when Dr. George Wargo began No one has been brought to justice for the his 21-year career as music director and con- kidnapping and murder of Jaswant Singh PAYING TRIBUTE TO JORDAN ductor. The sixties saw the independence of Khalra. The police never released the body of PITTMAN the orchestra established, a subscription con- former Jathedar of the Akal Takht Gurdev cert series launched, and supportive fund- Singh Kaunke after SSP Swaran Singh HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO raising activities begun by the Symphony As- Ghotna murdered him. He has never been OF COLORADO sociation’s board of directors. During the fol- tried for the Jathedar Kaunke murder. In lowing decade, artistic goals for the orchestra 1994, the U.S. State Department reported IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were set, and an annual Major Gifts Campaign that the Indian government had paid over Tuesday, September 19, 2006 41,000 cash bounties for killing Sikhs. A re- was established to support a professional or- port by the Movement Against State Repres- Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today chestra and expand the concert season. sion (MASR) quotes the Punjab Civil Mag- to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Ms. The 1980s saw a dramatic improvement in istracy as writing ‘‘if we add up the figures Jordan Pittman of Littleton, Colorado. Ms. Pitt- the quality of the orchestra and programming

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Under his dy- f While the world changed dramatically over namic leadership, the Vallejo Symphony has the course of Mrs. Stuart’s lifetime, she be- developed into an urban orchestra of regional IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- lieved in maintaining the traditions of her Pol- importance, attracting some of the finest musi- NIVERSARY OF THE FIRST ish ancestry. Mrs. Stuart contributed to the cians in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1983 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH culture of Parma by joining the Polish Legion the VSO became completely professional. In SANCTUARY OF ROANOKE, ALA- of American Veterans. Close friends say she 1993 the orchestra visited Vallejo’s sister city BAMA welcomed any and every opportunity to speak of Akashi, Japan. In 1997 the VSO hosted the her native language. West Coast premiere of Hannibal’s concert HON. MIKE ROGERS Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in celebrating the life of Emily Stuart; a be- opera ‘‘African Portraits.’’ Hannibal spent the OF ALABAMA loved family member and friend. Over the week in Vallejo public schools with students. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Vallejo Symphony now performs a four- years, her dedication to service brought joy to concert subscription season and an annual Tuesday, September 19, 2006 the lives of so many, including mine. Summer Pops concert each Fourth of July. As Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I f part of its commitment to the musical experi- respectfully ask the attention of the House INTRODUCTION OF ‘‘RECONSTRUC- ence of Solano County’s children, the orches- today to pay recognition to the First United TION AND STABILIZATION CIVIL- tra performs youth concerts for the elementary Methodist Church of Roanoke, Alabama, IAN MANAGEMENT ACT’’ school children of Vallejo, and presents its which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of popular series of intimate, entertaining and their sanctuary on October 1, 2006. HON. SAM FARR educational mini-concerts in elementary In 1836, the Randolph Mission was created OF CALIFORNIA schools throughout the county. and serves today as the earliest recording of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that we recog- a place for Methodists to worship in Roanoke. nize the Vallejo Symphony Orchestra for its In 1870, the church joined the newly orga- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 many contributions to the Vallejo community nized North Alabama Conference. The First Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, today, Mr. SAXTON and wish its members many more years of United Methodist Church of Roanoke con- and I are pleased to introduce the House com- outstanding performances. tinues to be a part of the conference today. panion bill to S. 3322, the Lugar-Biden bill, f From 1906 to 1908, George Stoves served ‘‘Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Man- as pastor of the First United Methodist Church agement Act,’’ that unanimously passed the REMARKS ON THE DEATH OF of Roanoke during a rapid period of growth in Senate in May 2006. SHAMIL BASAYEV the town and during construction of their According to the Defense Science Board, present church. Stoves is recognized for de- since the end of the cold war, the U.S. has HON. VITO FOSSELLA signing the beautiful building. begun stabilization and reconstruction oper- OF NEW YORK The celebration will include opening the cor- ation once every 18–24 months. This fre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ner stone, memorializing a newly renovated quency of engagement reflects the reality that Tuesday, September 19, 2006 kitchen, and paying off the mortgage of their U.S. national security is more threaten by failing and ungoverned states than traditional Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, on July 10, family life center. threats. We only have to look to Afghanistan 2006, one of the world’s greatest terrorists, I salute the members of the First United and southern Lebanon to see the far-reaching Shamil Basayev was killed during a special Methodist Church of Roanoke, Alabama, for reaching this important milestone in the history consequences of ungoverned territory. operation by Russian Security Services. The complexities of failed states cannot be of Roanoke, and congratulate the church fam- Basayev represented the radical aspect of the dealt with by military solution alone. Com- ily on their sanctuary’s 100th anniversary. Chechen rebel movement. The movement bating failed states requires a complex com- began as a secular fight for independence and f bination of political, diplomatic, development has become overrun by Islamic extremists. IN HONOR OF EMILY STUART assistance and military actions, as well as the Russia claims that Basayev’s efforts have now ability to respond quickly in the immediate been supported by international terror net- aftermath of crisis. The military plays an ex- works like al-Qaeda. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH tremely important role in stabilizing a country, For more than 10 years, Basayev, des- OF OHIO but civilians play an equally important role and ignated as a terrorist by both the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have comparative advantage in helping to de- States and the United Nations, was the mas- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 velop civil society—judicial systems, law en- termind behind the most horrific attacks on the forcement, health care, economic develop- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Russian people. His reign of terror includes ment, trade promotion and other essential sec- honor and recognition of Emily Stuart. the seizure of a hospital in Budyonnovsk in tors to stabilize a country. southern Russia in 1995 that killed approxi- Throughout her lifetime, Mrs. Stuart brightened The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian mately 100. He attacked a theater in Moscow the lives of family and friends in the commu- Management Act would lay the legislative in 2002 where dozens of hostages died. And nity of Parma, Ohio. framework for authorizing this integral civilian most tragically and horrific in its cowardice, he As a kind and active citizen, Mrs. Stuart capacity. Specifically, the Reconstruction and abducted a school in Beslan in 2004, where played an integral role in local politics. She Stabilization Civilian Management Act would: 331 people died, more than half of them was a member of the Parma Democratic Club Authorize the establishment of the State De- schoolchildren. and the Woman’s Democratic Club. Mrs. Stu- partment Office of the Coordinator for Recon- Basayev was set to strike again, but the art revolutionized the process of communica- struction and Stabilization, S/CRS, and ex- Russian government stopped him in his tion between constituents by devising a sys- penditures for a Crisis Response Fund for a tracks. Russian security officials engaged in a tem of post cards to collect contact informa- Conflict Response Corps, and for educational, special operation that used information gained tion. In addition, she spent countless hours training, planning and operational capacity for from tracking weapons and explosive ship- making phone calls and posting yard signs for S/CRS. ments from abroad. They linked this informa- local politicians. During her involvement in Authorize the establishment of a 250 person tion to plans for a terrorist attack in southern local politics, she herself rose to the ranks of Civilian Response Corps with both Active-Duty Russia intended to coincide with a meeting of precinct committeewoman; a position she and Reserve components. The corps, made the Group of 8 leaders. maintained for more than 20 years. up of both State Department and USAID em- Before his death, in his last known state- But Mrs. Stuart is not just an integral part of ployees, could be rapidly deployed with the ment in public, Basayev was said to express Parma politics. From her home on Harold Ave- military for both initial assessments and oper- ‘‘great thankfulness’’ for the insurgents in Iraq nue, she has enjoyed 43 years of marriage to ational purposes. They would be the first civil- who killed 5 Russian diplomats. her loving husband, Joe Stuart. Together they ian team on the ground in post-conflict situa- Terrorism is an affront to civilized people the became involved in committees and clubs tions, well in advance of the establishment of world over. We in New York and the United across northeast Ohio. Her brothers, Edward an embassy.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.008 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1750 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2006 Seek to establish personnel exchange pro- remain in illegal Indian custody as political to divert the resources and the attention of grams with other federal agencies designed to prisoners without charge or trial. More than the Sikh Nation away from the issue of free- enhance stabilization and reconstruction ca- a quarter of a million of our fellow Sikhs dom in a sovereign, independent Khalistan. have been murdered by the Indian govern- pacity. Mr. Mann is not trustworthy. He is con- ment. Similar genocide has been inflicted on niving with the Indian government. His let- Importantly, the bill promotes a stabilization Christians, Muslims, and other minorities. Is and reconstruction curriculum and the utiliza- ter pledging support for ‘‘the constitution this what India celebrates? Are they cele- and territorial integrity of India’’ is repro- tion of already existing programs like the Cen- brating bloodshed, violence, brutality, and duced on page 185 of Chakravyuh: Web of In- ter for Stabilization and Reconstruction Stud- tyranny? Unfortunately, that is the way it dian Secularism. Last year, he was escorted looks. How does a democracy justify that ies at the Naval Postgraduate School. around America by Amarjit Singh. At a kind of celebration? I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this im- Vaisakhi celebration in New York in 2000, he The flame of freedom continues to burn portant piece of legislation that would greatly brightly in the heart of the Sikh Nation. No called for the Council of Khalistan office to assist in improving the capacity of our govern- force can suppress it. The arrests last year be closed. He has accused Dr. Awatar Singh ment to respond to some of the most impor- and earlier this year of Sikh activists, most- Sekhon and me of being Indian government tant and pressing security threats of our time. ly from Dal Khalsa, merely for raising the agents! f Khalistani flag and making pro-Khalistan All factions of the Akali Dal are to be speeches shows that the movement to free viewed with suspicion. The Akali Dal has SIKHS CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR our homeland is on the rise. It has gotten the lost all its credibility. The Akali Dal con- FREEDOM attention of the world. The seminar orga- spired with the Indian government in 1984 to nized by former Member of Parliament invade the Golden Temple to murder Sant Sardar Atinder Pal Singh, who has publicly Bhindranwale and 20,000 other Sikh during HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS asked why we can’t have Khalistan, also June 1984 in Punjab. If Sikhs will not even OF NEW YORK moved the cause of freedom for Khalistan protect the sanctity of the Golden Temple, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forward. We are closer to freedom than ever how can the Sikh Nation survive as a na- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 before, despite the ongoing repression. tion? Recently, a coalition of Sikh leaders led by The Akali leaders also walked out when I Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, the Council of Simranjit Singh Mann has come together to predicted at a seminar around the celebra- Khalistan recently published an open letter oppose both Chief Minister Amarinder Singh tion of Guru Nanak’s birthday that showing that the effort to liberate Khalistan and Parkash Singh Badal. While it is good to Khalistan will soon be free, a prediction that from Indian occupation is closer than ever to oppose both of these leaders, who are puppets was greeted with multiple enthusiastic success. It took note of the speeches and the of the brutal Indian regime, the small, incre- shouts of ‘‘Khalistan Zindabad.’’ How will mental proposals that the Mann-led coali- raising of the flag in support of Khalistan, of these Akalis account for themselves? Re- tion is making do little to solve the basic member the words of former Jathedar of the the seminar that was given that promoted problems of the Sikh Nation. The real issue Khalistan, and numerous other activities that Akal Takht Professor Darshan Singh: ‘‘If a is Khalistan. That is why these 35 Sikhs face Sikh is not a Khalistani, he is not a Sikh.’’ have moved forward the peaceful effort to lib- charges from the Indian government for rais- Khalistan is the only way that Sikhs will be erate Khalistan. ing the Khalistani flag and speaking for able to live in freedom, peace, prosperity, The letter argues that Khalistan is the only Khalistan, not merely for opposition to and dignity. It is time to start a Shantmai issue facing the Sikhs. It cites examples of Badal and Amarinder. As worthwhile as it Morcha to liberate Khalistan from Indian oc- people living in tyranny who put their dif- may be to oppose them, it is diverting the cupation. attention of the Sikh Nation from the real ferences aside to oust the tyrants and urges issue of Khalistan. Never forget that the Akal Takht Sahib the Sikh nation to learn from those examples India is trying to subvert Khalistan’s inde- and Darbar Sahib are under the control of and do the same. It calls on the political lead- pendence by overrunning Punjab with non- the Indian government, the same Indian gov- ers in Punjab, Khalistan, to focus their atten- Sikhs while keeping Sikhs from escaping the ernment that has murdered over a quarter of tion on the issue of liberating Khalistan from brutal repression in Punjab. We must redou- a million Sikhs in the past twenty years. Indian occupation rather than the lesser issues ble our efforts to free our homeland, Punjab, These institutions will remain under the Khalistan. That is the only way to keep control of the Indian regime until we free that so often command their attention. the Sikh homeland, Punjab, Khalistan, from I recommend this letter highly, Mr. Speaker. these atrocities from continuing and to protect the Sikh Nation. This is a direct chal- Indian occupation and oppression and sever It provides an excellent overview of the situa- lenge to the Sikh leadership, irrespective of our relations with the New Delhi govern- tion in Punjab, Khalistan. their party affiliation. Yet the new coalition ment. Mr. Speaker, we must do our part to ensure wants to practice politics as usual, within The Sikhs in Punjab have suffered enor- freedom to the people of Khalistan and all the the Indian system. That will never achieve mous repression at the hands of the Indian oppressed people of south Asia and the world. freedom, dignity, security, or prosperity for regime in the last 25 years. Over 50,000 Sikh This is critical if we are proclaiming the Amer- the Sikhs of Punjab, Khalistan. They must youth were picked up from their houses, tor- ican values of freedom, democracy, and speak out forcefully for Khalistan or their tured, murdered in police custody, then se- human rights, which are cornerstones of efforts are useless. Please do not waste the cretly cremated as ‘‘unidentified bodies.’’ Sikh Nation’s time on other issues that di- American foreign policy. In pursuit of that goal, Their remains were never even given to their vert our attention from liberating Khalistan. families! More than a quarter of a million we should end our aid to India and our trade Those issues can and should be dealt with Sikhs have been murdered at the hands of with India until it respects the basic human after Khalistan is free. But until then, no the Indian government. Another 52,268 are rights of all people under its control, treating other issue matters to the future of the being held as political prisoners. Some have them fairly, equally, and with dignity. And we Khalsa Panth. been in illegal custody since 1984! Even now, should actively support democracy for the Other nations that have faced repression the capital of Punjab, Chandigarh, has not people of Khalistan and all the occupied na- have taught us the lesson that these politi- been handed over to Punjab, but remains a cians need to learn. When Nicaragua suffered Union Territory. How can Sikhs have any tions, such as Kashmir, Nagalim, and others, under a repressive government in the 1980s, in the form of democracy and self-determina- freedom living under a government that the opposition factions put aside their dif- would do these things? tion. They should have a free and fair vote on ferences and worked together to free the peo- their status, the democratic way. Does India ple from the repression of the Ortega regime. Sikhs will never get any justice from have a problem with democracy for the people A similar thing is happening in other coun- Delhi. Ever since independence, India has mistreated the Sikh Nation, starting with it rules? If so, it is not worthy of our support. tries around the world today. They know that these differences, as important as they Patel’s memo labelling Sikhs ‘‘a criminal I would like to put the Council of Khalistan’s tribe.’’ Wbat a shame for Home Minister open letter into the RECORD for the information may be, are for a later day. First, they must secure freedom. Patel and the Indian government to issue of my colleagues and the American people. Any organization that sincerely supports this memorandum when the Sikh Nation SIKH LEADERSHIP MUST UNITE TO FREE Khalistan deserves the support of the Sikh gave over 80 percent of the sacrifices to free KHALISTAN Nation. However, the Sikh Nation needs India. AUGUST 14, 2006. leadership that is honest, sincere, consistent, How can Sikhs continue to live in such a DEAR KHALSA JI: As I write this letter, we and dedicated to the cause of Sikh freedom. country? There is no place for Sikhs in sup- are again approaching Indian Independence But we should only support sincere, dedi- posedly secular, supposedly democratic Day. Although it is a celebration for the cated, honest leaders. The Council of India. Let us work to make certain that 2006 uppercaste Hindus, it is a black day on the Khalistan has stood strongly and consist- is the Sikh Nation’s most blessed year by calendar for Sikhs and other minorities suf- ently for liberating our homeland, Khalistan, making sure it is the year that we shake our- fering under the boot of Indian repression. from Indian occupation. For over 20 years we selves loose from the yoke of Indian oppres- Over 52,000 of our Sikh brothers and sisters have led this fight while others were trying sion and liberate our homeland, Khalistan,

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Mrs. Hill was also the Chair- should consider taking more aggressive steps APPLEHANS person of the Progressive District Association in aiding the Government of Sri Lanka’s fight and Senior Citizen Department as well as a against the LTTE. It is in the interest of the HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO teacher for the California State Baptist Con- United States to ensure that the LTTE re- vention. nounces violence, primarily so all Sri Lankans OF COLORADO During these many years, Mrs. Hill pursued can live in peace, but also so the LTTE’s reign IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her religious service with the same devotion of terror does not spread. Reports have indi- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 and selflessness that marked her professional cated that the LTTE had ties with al Qaeda. Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today work. Her service to the religious community Furthermore, the LTTE has at least a dozen to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Ms. at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church oceangoing vessels with which they have Jordan Applehans of Parker, Colorado. Ms. included passionate and dedicated work as a honed waterborne terrorist tactics not unlike Applehans has been accepted to the People teacher for the church’s Sunday School, the what occurred with the USS Cole bombing. to People World Leadership Forum here in our Baptist Training Union, and the Ester Circle of The Government of Sri Lanka is a friend to Nation’s Capital. This year marks the 50th an- the General Missionary Society. the United States, and I stand by the commit- niversary of the People to People program Throughout her many years of service to the ment to ensure that friendship lasts well into founded by President Eisenhower in 1956. people of our district, Mrs. Hill maintained her the future. Ms. Applehans has displayed academic ex- direction and independence. She was hard- f working with a unique honesty and heart yet cellence, community involvement and leader- IN RECOGNITION OF GARY E. she was never afraid to challenge those who ship potential. All students chosen for the pro- HARVEY gram have been identified and nominated by sought to exploit her or her effort. She be- educators. lieved in self-responsibility and forgiveness Mr. Speaker, I would like to join in paying and she not only built her work on these val- HON. MIKE ROGERS tribute to Jordan Applehans, and wish her the ues, but also inspired them in others. Her god- OF ALABAMA best in all her future endeavors. daughters Leona Sims and Nola Pyle are fine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f examples of her commitment and integrity. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Her home will go to the Senior Extension Cen- TRIBUTE TO BERNICE KING-HILL Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ter to continue her legacy. respectfully ask the attention of the House To Bernice Hill’s family and friends, I extend today to pay tribute to Mr. Gary E. Harvey, a HON. GEORGE MILLER my heartfelt condolences. Their loss is shared constituent of mine who has dedicated his life OF CALIFORNIA not only by those who knew Mrs. Hill but also to serving our Nation in uniform. Mr. Harvey IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by all those who have been touched by the was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, and Tuesday, September 19, 2006 work she has done. We will be forever grateful served from 1958 to 1961 as a member of the for the courage, compassion, and integrity with Royal Canadian Armored Corps. In May 1961, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. which she sought to make our community, and Speaker, it was with deep sadness that I Mr. Harvey enlisted in the United States Army our country, a better place for all of us. We and was commissioned at the Infantry Officer learned of the passing of Mrs. Bernice King- are so grateful to Mrs. Hill’s family and church Hill on July 18, 2006. For more than 30 years Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, in for sharing her with us for so many years. 1965. Bernice ‘‘Bea’’ King-Hill faithfully served the f community of her church and the city of Rich- Mr. Harvey has served two tours in Viet- mond, California. For her church group, Mrs. REMARKS ON CONDEMNING THE nam. He has also worked as Executive Officer Hill was a social worker and teacher of great ACTIONS OF THE LIBERATION TI- at the Anniston Army Depot; Assistant Pro- capacity and compassion. For the people of GERS OF TAMIL EELAM (LTTE) fessor of Military Science at Marion Military In- Richmond and Contra Costa County, she was stitute; Operations Officer at the U.S. Army a dedicated leader who gave of herself to the HON. VITO FOSSELLA Chemical School; and Deputy Director and Di- community with sincerity, commitment, and rector of Plans, Training, Mobilization, Security OF NEW YORK and Reserve Component Support and Base strength. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bernice Hill was born on August 31, 1924, Transition Coordinator at Fort McClellan in in Mobile, Alabama, and raised, along with her Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Alabama. Mr. Harvey has received numerous awards four siblings and their nine cousins, by the late Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, on June 26, and decorations including the Bronze Star Joe West and Georgia King-West. For her ad- 2006, a homicide bomber drove his explosive- Medal with ‘‘V’’ device with three oak leaf clus- vanced degree, Mrs. Hill attended the Nannie laden motorcycle into a car carrying Major ters, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal H. Burroughs Religious School in Washington, General Parami Kulatunga, the Deputy Chief with one oak leaf cluster, and Vietnam Cam- DC, and the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, killing him in- paign Medal with five campaign stars. Alabama. By 1955, Mrs. Hill had moved to stantly. While they deny responsibility, this act I salute Mr. Harvey for his continued efforts Oakland, California, in the San Francisco Bay mirrors many terrorist attacks carried out by today to help serve and protect our country, Area and begun what was to be a 30-year ca- the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). and for proudly serving our Nation for the past reer of service. Since 1955, Mrs. Hill worked This is another unfortunate event in the con- 45 years. for our community in the various capacities of stant struggle between the Government of Sri service, education, non-profit work, administra- Lanka and the LTTE. Sri Lanka and the f tion, and religious counsel. United States share a good friendship, with Sri IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF For 5 years, Mrs. Hill owned and operated Lanka as Asia’s oldest democracy. While on RAMON TORRES B-Nolas Fine Foods which served the schools the other hand, the LTTE is a group that the and the medical centers in the community of Secretary of State has designated as a For- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Berkeley. Since then, Mrs. Hill held many dif- eign Terrorist Organization. OF OHIO ferent positions within the community begin- One possible step in mitigating this violence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ning with her work as founder and director of is for the Government of Sri Lanka and the the non-profit Senior Extension Center in Rich- Tamil Tigers to renegotiate a cease-fire agree- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 mond, California. She was also a manager for ment. This must be done in a successful man- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the Contra Costa County nutrition program for ner so the hostilities do not resume. However, tribute and recognition of Ramon A. Torres several years during this period. Mrs. Hill with the LTTE’s refusal to renounce violence, upon retiring from his position as Executive Di- served on the Advisory Council for Aging as this peace process is constantly in jeopardy. rector of the Multilingual Multicultural Edu- well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ladies Tragically, the number of violent acts the cation Office in Cleveland, Ohio.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:58 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.015 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1752 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2006 Mr. Torres was raised in Coamo, Puerto from August 25 to August 27, The seminar fo- Indian government threw him out of the Rico where he attended the Barrio Pedro Gar- cused on the need to liberate Khalistan, the country. None of the people involved has cia School from kindergarten to seventh Sikh homeland, from Indian occupation. been tried. The persons who have murdered Khalistan is the Sikh homeland that de- priests, raped nuns, and burned Christian grade. At age 11, he moved to Cleveland to clared its independence from India on Octo- churches have not been charged or tried. Po- join family members and attend St. Augustine ber 7, 1987. Speakers included Dr. Gurmit lice broke up a Christian religious festival Elementary School. With limited proficiency in Singh aulakh, President of the Council of with gunfire. Recently, militant Hindus from English, Mr. Torres overcame many chal- Khalistan, Dr. Awatar Singh Sekhon, Man- the Bharatlya Janata Yuva (a youth move- lenges in order to assimilate to life in the aging Editor of the International Journal of ment affiliated with the BJP and the Fascist United States. His hard work and persever- Sikh Affairs, Dr. Ajit Pal Singh Sandhu, RSS) attacked the Convent of Loreto and the ance enabled him to attend Cleveland State Colonel Arjinderpal Singh Sekhon (US Army school there. 13 Catholic schools remain University where he earned a bachelor’s de- Reserve), and others, The seminar was orga- closed and a spokesman for the BJP, Mr. H. gree in Education and a Masters of Education nized by Sardar Paramjit Singh Sekhon, Dikshit, demanded an investigation of the President of Dal Khalsa USA, and Sardar school! in Secondary School Administration and Su- Gagandeep Singh, General Secretary of Dal The murderers of 2,000 to 5,000 Muslims in pervision. Khalsa USA. Gujarat have never been brought to trial. An During his career as an educator, Mr. The speakers addressed the need for the Indian newspaper reported that the police Torres served and inspired students in the Sikh Nation to reclaim it lost sovereignty were ordered not to get involved in that mas- Cleveland Public Schools for 29 years. In the and escape from the oppression of the Indian sacre, a frightening parallel to the Delhi community, Mr. Torres assumed responsibil- government, which has murdered over 250,000 massacre of Sikhs In 1984. The most impor- ities such as Project Manager and Education Sikh infants, children, youth, men, women, tant mosque in India, the Sabri Mosque, was Teacher Consultant of Bilingual Education and elderly since 1984, as well as more than destroyed by militant Hindu fundamentalists 300,000 Christians in Nagaland, over 90,000 who have never been held responsible for Programs and Latin American Cultures. Mr. Muslims in Kashmir, tens of thousands of their actions. Torres also served as President of Woodmen Christians and Muslims throughout the ‘‘I am honored to be a speaker at this sem- of the World Fraternal Lodge and on the His- country, and tens of thousands of Assamese, inar and very pleased that Dal Khalsa USA is panic Steering Council at Cuyahoga Commu- Bodos, Dalits, Manipurls, Tamils, and other holding these activities to focus the atten- nity College. minorities. tion of America and the world on the plight Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Indian police arrested human-rights activ- of the Sikhs in Punjab, Khalistan and the in honor and recognition of Ramon A. Torres. ist Jaswant Singh Khalra after he exposed need for a sovereign, Independent After making many notable contributions to their policy of mass cremation of Sikhs, in Khalistan,’’ said Dr. Aulakh. education and the community, may he enjoy a which over 50,000 Sikhs have been arrested, History shows that multinational states tortured, and murdered, then their bodies peaceful and rewarding retirement. such as India are doomed to failure. Coun- were declared unidentified and secretly cre- tries like Austria-Hungary, India’s longtime f mated. Khalra was murdered in police cus- friend the Soviet Union. Yugoslavia. Czecho- tody. His body was not given to his family. slovakia, and others prove this point. India DAL KHALSA USA HOLDS No one has been brought to Justice for the is not one country; it is a polyglot like those SEMINAR ON KHALISTAN kidnapping and murder of Jaswant Singh countries, thrown together for the conven- Khalra. The only witness to the Khalra kid- ience of the British colonialists. It is doomed HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS napping, Rajiv Singh Randhawa, has been re- to break up as they did. Currently, there are peatedly harassed by the police, including 17 freedom movements within India’s bor- OF NEW YORK having been arrested for trying to hand a ders. It has 18 official languages. ‘‘We hope IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES piece of paper to then-British Home Sec- that India’s breakup will be peaceful like Tuesday, September 19, 2006 retary Jack Straw. The police never released Czechoslovakia’s, not violent like Yugo- the body of former Jathedar of the Akal slavia’s,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, recently, Dal Takht Gurdev Singh Kaunke after SSP Dr. Aulakh stressed his commitment to Khalsa USA held a seminar in support of Swaran Singh Ghotna murdered him. He has the peaceful, democratic, nonviolent strug- Khalistan, the Sikh homeland. It was a signifi- never been tried for the Jathedar Kaunke gle to liberate Khalistan. ‘‘The only way cant demonstration of the continuing support murder. In 1994, the U.S. State Department that the repression will stop and Sikhs will that the Sikh people have for freedom for their reported that the Indian government had live in freedom, dignity and prosperity is to homeland. Paramjit Singh Sekhon and paid over 41,000 cash bounties for killing liberate Khalistan,’’ said Dr. Aulakh. ‘‘As Sikhs. A report by the Movement Against Professor Darshan Singh, former Jathedar of Gagandecp Singh, who lead Dal Khalsa USA State Repression (MASR) quotes the Punjab and organized the seminar, are to be con- the Akal Takht, said, ‘If a Sikh Is not a Civil Magistracy as writing ‘‘if we add up the Khalistani, he is not a Sikh.’,’’ Dr. Aulakh gratulated. Speakers, included Dr. Gurmit figures of the last few years the number of said. ‘‘We must free Khalistan now,’’ Singh Aulakh, Dr. Awatar Singh Sekhon, Dr. innocent persons killed would run into lakhs Ajit Pal Singh Sandhu, and Dr. Arjinder Singh [hundreds of thousands.]’’ The Indian Su- f preme Court called the Indian governments Sekhorn. PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHELBY murders of Sikhs ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ Freedom is a dream that people all over the INGLE world share and we should be encouraging it, The MASR report states that 52,268 Sikhs are being held as political prisoners in India Mr. Speaker. Both here and in Punjab, support without charge or trial, mostly under a re- HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO for Khalistan is on the rise and getting more pressive law known as the ‘‘Terrorist and visible. Disruptive Activities Act’’ (TADA), which OF COLORADO As the beacon of liberty in the world, it is expired in 1995. Many have been in illegal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our duty to encourage people who are reach- custody since 1984. There has been no list Tuesday, September 19, 2006 ing for freedom. The essence of democracy is published of those who were acquitted under the right to self-determination. But in India, all TADA and those who are still rotting in In- Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today that elections do for minorities is to change dian jails. Tens of thousands of other minori- to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Ms. the faces of the oppressors. The time has ties are also being held as political prisoners, Shelby Ingle of Centennial, Colorado. Ms. according to Amnesty International. Last Ingle has been accepted to the People to Peo- come to go on record in support of a demo- year, 35 Sikhs were charged and arrested in cratic vote on freedom for Khalistan, Kashmir, Punjab for making speeches in support of ple World Leadership Forum here in our Na- Nagaland, and all the minority nations of Khalistan and raising the Khalistan flag. tion’s Capital. This year marks the 50th anni- South Asia. And we should stop our aid to ‘‘How can making speeches and raising a flag versary of the People to People program India and our trade until human rights are re- be considered crimes in a democratic soci- founded by President Eisenhower in 1956. spected. ety?’’ asked Dr. Aulakh. Ms. Ingle has displayed academic excel- Mr. Speaker, the Council of Khalistan issued Missionary Graham Staines was murdered lence, community involvement and leadership a press release on the seminar. I would like to along with his two sons, ages 8 and 10, by a potential. All students chosen for the program mob of militant, fundamentalist Hindu na- have been identified and nominated by edu- add it to the RECORD. tionalists who set fire to the jeep, sur- DAL KHALSA USA HOLDS SEMINAR ON rounded it, and chanted ‘‘Victory to cators. KHALISTAN Hannuman,’’ a Hindu god. Missionary Joseph Mr. Speaker, I would like to join in paying WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dal Khalsa USA held a Cooper was beaten so badly that he had to tribute to Shelby Ingle, and wish her the best seminar on Khalistan In Fremont, California spend a week in an Indian hospital. Then the in all her future endeavors.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:58 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.020 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1753 EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH As it stands now, there are no disclosure re- Mr. Speaker, we have taken great care to THE INDIAN PEOPLE IN THE quirements for earmarks in appropriations, tax clearly and precisely state what constitutes a WAKE OF THE MUMBAI TER- and authorizing legislation. Earmarks can be tax, an appropriations and an authorizing ear- RORIST BOMBINGS buried in the text of bills that often number into mark. And the good news is that there is more the thousands of pages. There is no easy way agreement than disagreement on these defini- HON. VITO FOSSELLA to account for how many earmarks are in a bill tions. Yet clearly, there’s no magic bullet. OF NEW YORK and who is sponsoring them. There is not going to be one definition that will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This new rule requires sponsors of ear- be perfect and please everybody. But at the marks to be listed in committee reports. Con- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 end of the day, we have to come together and ference reports must also have a list of ear- move this process forward. If there’s an ear- Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, on July 11, marks that are ‘‘airdropped’’ into the agree- mark in a bill, it belongs on a list. It’s just that 2006 seven separate bombs were detonated ment. simple. throughout the train network in India’s cultural We are blowing away the fog of anonymity Now, is this new disclosure going to com- capital, the city of Mumbai. More than 180 so the public can have a clear picture of what pletely end the practice of earmarking? No. people were killed, and over 900 were injured. the projects are, how much they cost and who But it will shine a spotlight on earmarks with- The bombs exploded simultaneously during is sponsoring them. This is a victory for fiscal out grinding the legislative process to a halt. the evening rush hour resulting in an entire responsibility and a victory for spending tax- And let me make very clear that the larger shut down of the rail network which stranded payer dollars wisely. goal of this new rule is to make a profound hundreds of thousands of commuters. The ter- As an enforcement mechanism, this new and lasting change in how this institution han- rorists may have hit a target with high practical rule also provides for a question of consider- dles earmarks and spends taxpayer dollars. and psychological impact, but I am confident ation when a bill or conference report does not The goal is to increase transparency and ac- that the people of India will again stand tall contain a list of earmarks. The question of countability. And the goal is to pull back the and not relent to such senseless and consideration is debatable for 30 minutes—15 curtain on earmarks for the public, who have unfathomable violence. minutes equally divided. every right to know. If a Member feels strongly enough about a Following the attacks, Indian Prime Minister For this earmark reform to be both meaning- proposed earmark, they will have to attach Manmohan Singh described the incidents as a ful and lasting, everyone, from commttee their name to it. And they need to be prepared ‘‘shocking and cowardly attempt to spread a chairman on down, must make a good faith ef- to make their case in full view of their col- feeling of hatred.’’ Even Pakistani leaders con- fort to comply with the spirit of the new rule. leagues and constituents. demned the blasts as a ‘‘despicable act of ter- Our leadership—and certainly the Rules Com- rorism.’’ Mr. Speaker, while the report to accompany H. Res. 1000 addresed several issues regard- mittee—has made such a commitment. We The tragedy continued even after the bomb- are determined to make this work. ing, with an eyewitness reporting that some of ing the implementation of this new rule, I believe that it is important to further clarify how Mr. Speaker, I would also like to point out the dazed survivors who had jumped from the that while this is an important milestone on the train after the blast were run over by another this rule will operate after its adoption. First, this rule will become effective imme- path toward reform, we have not reached the train coming in the opposite direction. goal-line. Reform is a continuous process. It Undoubtedly, the hospitals in Mumbai were diately upon its adoption. Any report filed by a gains momentum from members who never let swamped with casualties. committee from that point forward should ad- up and never settle for the status quo. I urge Many parallels can be drawn between dress this new rule. If there are earmarks in my colleagues to vote yes for reforming ear- Mumbai and New York City. Mumbai is home the bill or report, they should be listed appro- marks and yes to setting the stage for more to 17 million people, and is headquarters to priately; if there are none, I would encourage reforms down the road. many big Indian companies and foreign multi- the committee chairmen to include a state- nationals, with property prices among the most ment to that effect, as is often the current f practice with other reporting requirements expensive in the world. Both Mumbai and New RECOGNIZING GLORIA R. under rule XIII. York have been attacked more than once by RODRIGUEZ terrorists. In 1993 New York saw the first Secondly, with regard to measures in conference, we recognize that the exact bombing of the World Trade Center, and in HON. HILDA L. SOLIS the same year 250 people were killed in requirments of the resolution may be problem- OF CALIFORNIA Mumbai from bombings throughout the city. atic given that this rule was not in place at the Mr. Speaker, in closing I would like to re- point of House consideration. We believe that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mind the people of India, as partners in a civ- it is important that committee chairmen make Tuesday, September 19, 2006 a good faith effort to comply with the spirit of ilized world, America will not stand for sense- Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- less terrorism and together we can fight this the rule, and would regard inclusion of a list of earmarks which were not in either the House ognize and honor Gloria R. Rodriguez. As a evil until it no longer impedes the advance- health care professional for over 27 years, Ms. ment of society. or Senate bill or their accompanying reports, i.e. ‘‘airdropped’’ earmarks, as meeting the in- Rodriguez has spent much of her career work- f tent of this new rule. ing to eliminate health disparities in minority PROVIDING FOR EARMARKING RE- Mr. Speaker, the earmark reform will build and disadvantaged communities. Currently, FORM IN THE HOUSE OF REP- on the reforms already being implemented by Ms. Rodriguez serves as the CEO of the RESENTATIVES the Appropriations Committee—reforms that Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles have reduced the number of earmarks this County (CCALAC) which represents 43 health SPEECH OF year by 37 percent. Overall, spending on centers and clinics throughout the county. member projects was reduced $7.8 billion Gloria was born in Culver City, California HON. DAVID DREIER and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She OF CALIFORNIA below last year. Over the last 2 years, Mem- attended San Jose State University where she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber project spending has decreased by over $10 billion. received her Bachelor of Science degree in Thursday, September 14, 2006 I want to thank Chairman LEWIS and the Ap- Community Health Education. Ms. Rodriguez Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, today we are propriations Committee for making significant later received her Masters of Public Health de- considering H. Res. 1003, a rule providing progress in reining-in government spending. gree in Public Policy and Administration at the that, upon its adoption, H. Res. 1000, pro- I also want to make very clear that our University of Washington’s School of Public viding for earmarking reform in the House of focus is not solely on appropriations. For the Health and Community Medicine. Representatives is hereby adopted. reform to be effective, it must be comprehen- Ms. Rodriguez spent much of her career Mr. Speaker, today we are considering an sive, and that was the commitment made by working with various community health-related important reform that members of both parties Speaker HASTERT and the leadership of the organizations in Washington State. She have supported. In fact, it was a key provision House. So let me point out that this earmark served as CEO for the Washington Associa- in the House-passed Lobbying Accountability reform applies across the board. It does not tion of Community & Migrant Health Centers and Transparency Act. Specifically, with this just apply to some committees. It covers all (W ACMHC), the State’s primary care trade/ new rule, member-directed spending to committees and all appropriations, tax and au- membership association, and founded the Alli- projects in their district, or earmarks, will no thorizing legislation that moves through regular ance for Multi-Cultural Health in Tacoma. She longer be anonymous. order. also served as the Assistant Director for the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.024 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2006 Washington State Department of Labor and thanking him for his service to his country and Waldron. A decorated and distinguished serv- Industries and CEO of the Washington Asso- in wishing him well as he concludes his tour iceman, Gunnery Sergeant Hawley Waldron ciation of Community & Migrant Health Cen- of duty with the United States Army. was an inspiration to the men he fought with ters. In each of these capacities, Ms. f in the First World War, though not even those Rodriguez focused on capacity building, com- closest to him truly understood the extent of munity development and workforce develop- CELEBRATING THE 125TH ANNI- his valor. He was a resident of Saratoga ment as means to eliminate healthcare dis- VERSARY OF THE SOUTH- County, and I am honored to represent mem- parities in minority and disadvantaged commu- AMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT bers of the Waldron family who take great nities. She also worked to bridge the gap be- pride in Hawley’s accomplishments. tween health care providers and the commu- HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP Hawley led a selfless life, never speaking of nities they serve. OF NEW YORK the numerous accolades he received during Beyond her involvement in community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the war, leaving his family to discover these health organizations, Ms. Rodriguez has 15 achievements only after his passing in 1961. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 years experience in direct patient care in a Gunnery Sgt. Waldron received several wide range of roles, including cardiology tech- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I awards and medals during his service includ- nician, medical assistant, pharmacy techni- am delighted to rise in honor of a proud and ing the silver star along with two gold stars cian, and lab technician. She has also worked long-serving institution of my district—on the signifying three separate awards for valor. He as a health care educator and has served on occasion of the 125th anniversary of South- also received two Croix de Guerre decorations a vast array of board and task forces. ampton Fire Department’s creation last Satur- given by the government of France for his Ms. Rodriguez’s dedication to eliminating day, September 9th. I was honored to partici- service. He was decorated following the battle health disparities and providing quality health pate in this celebration, which included a pa- of Belleau Wood, in which he helped the Allied care services to her community is both admi- rade of fire trucks and culminated with the an- forces turn back the German army advancing rable and inspiring. I am proud to recognize niversary gala at the Hampton Road Fire- on Paris and in doing so paved the way for Ms. Rodriguez and her many accomplish- house. Germany’s ultimate defeat. ments and wish her the best as she continues I am privileged to represent the Village of America’s armed service men and women to serve the community. Southampton, New York. A common thread are held in the highest regard in this Nation and Hawley Waldron was one of our greatest. f runs through the town’s rich history—an all volunteer force that has served and responded It is with great joy and respect that I commend TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SERGEANT bravely since the first firefighters in South- the late Gunnery Sgt. Waldron for his accom- MAJOR JAMES HAROLD CHENEY ampton consisted of bucket brigades whose plishments and the many distinguished honors fire alarms were sounded by the village black- he received over his 2 years of service in HON. IKE SKELTON smith banging on his rim. World War I. Our country is truly safer and honored to have had someone of the char- OF MISSOURI The first company that constitutes today’s acter, caliber, and courage of Gunnery Sgt. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fire department was the Agawam Engine Company. Founded in 1881, it was widely Hawley Waldron. I would like to offer the Tuesday, September 19, 2006 known for the 415–pound bell used to alert the deepest gratitude on behalf of myself, the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take firefighters and the handpumping hose cart United States House of Representatives and this means to recognize Command Sergeant they used to extinguished fires. Like many all Americans for his dedication to our country. Major James Harold Cheney, United States Long Island families who can proudly claim f Army, as he completes a distinguished tour of that generations served as the department, HONORING DR. OLEH SHAMSHUR, duty in the United States Army. one of my ancestors, James H. Bishop, was a UKRAINE’S AMBASSADOR TO Command Sergeant Major (CSM) James H. founding member of Agawam Company, and THE UNITED STATES AND THE Cheney entered the United States Army on my great grandfather, Benjamin Bishop, later FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF September 8, 1976, at Fort Leonard Wood, served as its chief between 1893 and 1897. UKRAINE’S PROCLAMATION OF Missouri, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Since that time, more dangerous fires start- INDEPENDENCE neers. Since joining the U.S. Army, CSM Che- ed by complex fuels and as a result of eastern ney has completed tours of duty at Fort Leon- Long Island’s booming population have inten- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ard Wood, Missouri (on five occasions); Fort sified the demands on the 143 current mem- OF OHIO Rucker, Alabama; Camp Indian, Korea; Fort bers of the Agawam Engine, Agawam Hose, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lewis, Washington; Schofield Barracks, Ha- Southampton Hook and Ladder, Southampton waii; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and Vilseck, Fire Patrol, and Southampton Hose Compa- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Germany. Throughout his military career, CSM nies. Still, they remain an all-volunteer and Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Cheney has served the White House Commu- highly skilled force whose frequent feats of recognition of the Honorable Dr. Oleh nications Agency where he was the NCOIC of heroism and selfless dedication remind us of Shamshur, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the the fabrications department and the Office of the firefighters who gave their lives at the United States and extend a warm welcome to the Chief of Engineers at the Pentagon where World Trade Center as we observed the sol- him as he visits Cleveland, Ohio to celebrate he fulfilled the responsibilities as the Office of emn occasion of the fifth anniversary of the the Fifteenth Anniversary of Ukraine’s Procla- the Chief of Engineer Sergeant Major. September 11th attacks. mation of Independence with leaders and Additionally, CSM Cheney has been recog- Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to members of our Ukrainian-American commu- nized for his service to the United States Army join me in thanking those firefighters who con- nity. having held every Noncommissioned Officer tinue to protect our families and communities, For nearly 80 years, the United Ukrainian leadership position culminating as the United and extend our deepest gratitude to volun- Organizations of Greater Cleveland have States Army Garrison, Fort Leonard Wood, teers, like those intrepid men and women of served as a vital coalition of historical and cul- Missouri, Garrison Command Sergeant Major. the Southampton Fire Department, who risk tural significance, aimed at preserving and Highly respected within the Army leadership, their lives each day to keep us safe. promoting all aspects of Ukrainian culture. CSM Cheney has been awarded the Global f These guardians of history have succeeded in War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed keeping alive the rich traditions of their be- Forces Service Medal, the National Defense HONORING GUNNERY SGT. loved homeland—from Ukraine’s religious and Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. HAWLEY WALDRON social customs, to the artistic, history and CSM Cheney has also received the Drill Ser- world contributions that have left an indelible geant Badge, the Jungle Expert Badge, the HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY mark across the globe. Army Staff Badge, and the Presidential Serv- OF NEW YORK Following the fall of the Soviet Union and ice Badge. The aforementioned awards and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the rebirth of Ukrainian statehood, the United decorations are just a few of the many that Ukrainian Organizations of Greater Cleveland CSM Cheney has been given. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 bolstered fundraising and outreach efforts that Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to pay Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extended from the shores of Lake Erie to the tribute to Command Sergeant Major James H. take this opportunity to honor one of our Na- sands of the Black Sea. Additionally, this orga- Cheney. I know my colleagues join me in tion’s true heroes, Gunnery Sgt. Hawley nization was instrumental in the creation of the

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More than church, then broke in, breaking furniture stories, spirit, and history of the Ukraine alive 52,000 Sikhs are political prisoners in India. and smashing windows before attacking wor- by preserving cultural artifacts, advancements, They have murdered human-rights activists for shippers. Last year, two young Christian historical documents. books and photographs exposing their secret cremations, murdered re- boys were shot at while they prayed. Police to pass along to every new generation. ligious leaders, murdered toddlers, and paid broke up a Christian religious festival with out more than 41,000 cash bounties to police gunfire. Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me Sikhs and Muslims know the same repres- in honor and welcome of Dr. Oleh Shamshur, officers who killed Sikhs. sion that Christians have been experiencing Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, I would like to thank Dr. Gurmit Singh lately. In June 1984, Indian forces invaded along with the leaders and members, past and Aulakh of the Council of Khalistan for bringing and desecrated the most sacred center and present, of the United Ukrainian Organizations the Loreto attack to my attention. seat of the Sikh religion, the Golden Temple of Greater Cleveland. Their vigilant determina- Mr. Speaker, we are at war right now with in Amrltsar, along with 37 other Gurdwaras tion to raise awareness of their struggle for lib- Fascists using the cover of Islam. Many of us throughout Punjab. Over 20,00 were killed. Several young Sikh boys were taken into the erty serves as a monument to all who have have criticisms of the war policies, but the recent anniversary of September 11 reminds us courtyard of the Darbar Sahib complex and traveled to America seeking freedom and op- asked if they supported Khalistan (the inde- portunity and reflects the vibrant fabric of di- that we cannot let terrorists carry out their pendent Sikh homeland.) When they an- versity of our Cleveland community and our awful deeds with no consequences. So why swered with the Sikh religious statement. entire nation. do we refuse even to raise our voices against ‘‘Bole So Nihal,’’ they were summarily mur- Fascists who use the cover of the Hindu reli- f dered. The Sikh holy scripture, the Guru gion and oppress and kill Christians, Muslims, Granth Sahib, was shot full of bullet holes. CONVENT ATTACKED IN INDIA Sikhs. and others? At the very least, Mr. Indian police arrested human-rights activ- Speaker, we should be willing to stop trading ist Jaswant Singh Khalra after he exposed with India and cut off our aid, and we should their policy of mass cremation of Sikhs, in HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS which over 50,000 Sikhs have been arrested, OF NEW YORK stand for the principles that America rep- tortured, and murdered, then their bodies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resents by seeking a democratic solution to were declared unidentified and secretly cre- the repression in the form of a free and fair mated. Khalra was murdered in police cus- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 plebiscite on the status of Christian Nagaland, tody. His body was not given to his family. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, on September predominantly Sikh Khalistan, Kashmir, and No one has been brought to justice for the 11, while we were observing the anniversary the others who seek their freedom. kidnapping and murder of Jaswant Singh of a horrible terrorist attack on America, 13 Mr. Speaker, I would like to put the Council Khaira. The police never released the body of Catholic schools were closed in Lucknow, of Khalistan’s press release on the Loreto at- former Jathedar of the Akal Takht Gurdev Singh Kaunke after SSP Swaran Singh ECORD India, after the Convent of Loreto, the school tack in the R . Ghotna murdered him. He has never been there, and the chapel were attacked by the CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN LUCKNOW CLOSED AFTER tried for the Jathedar Kaunke murder. In violent Hindu organization the Bharatiya ATTACK ON CONVENT BY MILITANT HINDUS 1994, the U.S. State Department reported Janata Yuva, a youth arm of the BJP, which WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thirteen Catholic that the Indian government had paid over is part of the RSS, a Fascist organization that schools were closed today to protest van- 41,000 cash bounties for killing Sikhs. A re- published a book on how to get minorities, in- dalism on the premises of the Loreto Con- port by the Movement Against State Repres- cluding Christians, falsely implicated in crimi- vent, according to the Tribune of sion (MASR) quotes the Punjab Civil Mag- Chandigarh. Among the schools that were nal cases. istracy as writing ‘‘if we add up the figures closed is the Loreto School. Militant Hindus of the last few years the number of innocent The spokesman for the BJP demanded a from the Bharatiya Janata Yuva (a youth persons killed would run into lakhs [hun- high-level inquiry into the school, according to movement affiliated with the Bharatiya dreds of thousands.]’’ The Indian Supreme the Tribune newspaper of Chandigarh, saying Janata party (BJP) and the Fascist RSS) at- Court cal[ed the Indian government’s mur- it engaged in ‘‘irrational behavior.’’ Apparently, tacked the Convent of Loreto, Loreto Chap- ders of Sikhs ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ being a Catholic is irrational behavior and ‘‘un- el, and the school there. A spokesman for the The MASR report states that 52,268 Sikhs scientific activity’’ in the world of Hindu mili- BJP, Mr. H. Dikshit, demanded an investiga- are being held as political prisoners in India tants. tion of the school, saying that it encourages without charge or trial, mostly under a re- ‘‘irrational behavior’’ and ‘‘unscientific ac- Unforturlately, Mr. Speaker, this is not an pressive law known as the ’’Terrorist and tivity.’’ Mr. Dlkshit said that the state gov- Disruptive Activities Act’’ (TADA), which isolated incident. There has been a wave of ernment is ‘‘overreacting to breaking a few expired in 1995. Many have been in illegal attacks against Christians. According to an ar- flower pots.’’ custody since 1984! Tens of thousands of ticle that appeared in the Journal of the Lon- The attacks are part of a pattern of vio- other minorities are also being held as polit- don Institute of South Asia, some Christian lence against Christians that has been going ical prisoners, according to Amnesty Inter- boys were shot while praying. A mob of Hin- on heavily since Christmas 1998, which is in national. Last year, 35 Sikhs were charged dus burned a missionary, Graham Staines, line with similar tyranny against other mi- and arrested in Punjab for making speeches norities. Missionary Graham Staines was and his two sons (ages 8 and 10) to death In support of Khalistan and raising the murdered along with his two sons, ages a and Khalistani flag. and they have gotten away with it. Another 10, by a mob of militant, fundamentalist The murderers of 2,000 to 5,000 Muslims in missionary, Joseph Cooper, was severely Hindu nationalists who set fire to the jeep, Gujarat have never been brought to trial. An beaten and then expelled from India. Chris- surrounded it. and chanted ‘‘Victory to Indian newspaper reported that the police tians have been arrested for sharing their reli- Hannuman,’’ a Hindu god. Missionary Joseph were ordered not to get involved in that mas- gious beliefs. Violent Hindu Fascists have Cooper was beaten so badly that he had to sacre, a frightening parallel to the Delhi raped nuns, murdered priests, burned church- spend a week in an Indian hospital. Then the massacre of Sikhs in 1984. The most impor- es, and committed other acts of violence Indian government threw him out of the tant mosque in India. the Babri Mosque, was country. None of the people involved has against Christians. More than 300,000 Chris- destroyed by militant Hindu fundamentalists been tried. Several states have enacted anti- who have never been held responsible for tians have been killed by the Indians in conversion laws, which in practice prevent their actions. Nagaland alone. anyone from converting to any religion ex- ‘‘The attack on the Loreto Convent shows This would be bad enough if it were just cept Hinduism. Such a law is being consid- that minorities have no place in India’s so- Christians, Mr. Speaker, but, sadly, it is not. ered by the Lok Sabha, the national Par- called democracy,’’ said Dr. Gurmit Singh Sikhs, Muslims, and other minorities, such as liament. Christians report that they have Aulakh, President of the Council of Dalits, have been similarly repressed. The faced threats, physical attacks, and jail time Khalistan, which leads the Sikh struggle for Muslims had their most revered mosque in for sharing their beliefs. The Rashtirya an independent Khalistan. Khalistan de- Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu Fascist clared its independence on October 7, 1987. India destroyed. Somewhere between 2,000 to organization that is the parent organization History shows that multinational states 5,000 Muslims were murdered in one pogrom of the BJP, published a booklet on how to such as India are doomed to failure. Coun- in Gujarat. More than 90,000 have been killed implicate Christians and other minorities in tries like Austria-Hungary, India’s longtime in Kashmir. The government has murdered false criminal cases. The people who have friend the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czecho- over a quarter of a million Sikhs. Their most murdered priests, raped nuns, forced them to slovakia, and others prove this point. India

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.031 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2006 is not one country; It Is a polyglot like those killed in a traffic accident. Two of her daugh- Tom’s life personifies Cicero’s statement countries, thrown together for the conven- ters traveling with her suffered injuries but sur- that the memory of a well-spent life never ience of the British colonialists. It is doomed vived the crash. dies. Tom Veloz made a positive and profound to break up as they did. Currently, there are Our hearts weigh heavy with the news of 17 freedom movements within India’s bor- difference in the Santa Clarita Valley. He will ders. It has 18 official languages. ‘‘The only Esther’s tragic passing but her legacy will for- be remembered as a kind man with a giving way that the repression of Sikhs, Christians. ever live in the contributions she made to our heart; one who always strived to make his Muslims, and other minorities will end is to Nation as an educator, linguist, and master world a better place. liberate our homelands, such as Khalistan, storyteller. Her greatest role, however, was as Nagaland, Kashmir. and the rest, said Dr. a mother of 10 and grandmother who was f Aulakh. ‘‘As Professor Darshan Singh, loved by many. Our deepest sympathies are former Jathedar of the Akal Takht, said, ’If with them today. HBCU WEEK a Sikh is not a Khalistani, he is not a f Sikh.’,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. ‘‘We must free SPEECH OF Khalistan now.’’ MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO TOM f VELOZ HON. CORRINE BROWN OF FLORIDA IN MEMORY OF ESTHER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARTINEZ HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 14, 2006 HON. TOM UDALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. OF NEW MEXICO Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Speaker, I rise to speak in strong support of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sad- the outstanding contributions that our nation’s Tuesday, September 19, 2006 ness today to honor the memory of my friend, Historically Black Colleges and Universities have given us over the years. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I Thomas Michael Veloz. A caring and charitable man who was a monumental presence in There are four HBCU’s in the state of Flor- rise today with a heavy heart today to honor ida: Florida Memorial in Miami, Florida Agricul- the memory of a very special New Mexican, Santa Clarita, CA, Tom passed away on Sep- tember 13, 2006, at the age of 69. tural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Esther Martinez. Tallahassee, my alma mater, and Edward Col- Esther Martinez is renowned for her work as Born in New York in 1937, Tom moved to lege in my district in Jacksonville, and Be- an educator, author, and master storyteller. California with his family in the 1950’s. He at- thune Cookman, a great institution in Daytona But it is her life story that is very unique. tended the University of Southern California Beach, a school I work very closely with. Born in 1912, her grandson Matthew notes and graduated with a degree in business fi- that Esther typically introduced herself by say- nance and education in 1960. After grad- The importance and outstanding work ing she was born the same year New Mexico uating, Tom worked in his father’s business, HBCU’s do around the country is most note- became a State and the Titanic sank. As a Aquafine Corporation. Eventually assuming worthy. In addition to educating African Amer- young girl, she traveled by covered wagon the role of president, Tom made the company ican students nationwide, they provide re- with her grandparents from her home in the an international success and then began an- sources for our communities, such as men- Ute Country of Colorado to what was then other thriving business, Ultra Violet Devices, toring and tutoring programs for our youth. known as San Juan Pueblo, now Okay Inc. He was well regarded by his peers who Around the country, HBCU’s enroll 14 per- Owingeh. held him in high esteem for his leadership, cent of all African American students in higher After arriving at Okay Owingeh, Esther was honesty and integrity. Extremely astute and in- education, even though they make up just 3 sent to the Santa Fe Indian Boarding School, novative, Tom helped define many of his in- percent of our nation’s 4,000 institutions of as a part of the Federal Government’s efforts dustry’s current manufacturing standards. higher education. HBCU’s have awarded mas- to assimilate Native Americans into main- Success in business afforded Tom the op- ters degrees and first-professional degrees to stream society. There she was scolded and portunity to be a generous philanthropist and about 1 in 6 African American men and often punished for speaking Tewa, her native he was honored several times for his efforts. women, and awarded 24 percent of all bacca- tongue. As a lonely young girl, Esther longed Tom was a major benefactor to Henry Mayo laureate degrees earned by African Americans to hear the voices and stories of her grand- Newhall Memorial Hospital, College of the nationwide. parents. Canyons and many other local nonprofit orga- I would also like to add that my Alma Mater, Story telling in her native Tewa language nizations, including local chapters of the Florida A&M University, currently tops the list would be Esther’s greatest legacy. She dedi- United Way, American Cancer Society and the for black students and was recognized in this cated herself to maintaining and preserving American Diabetes Association. But helping month’s edition of Black Enterprise Magazine the various forms of the Tewa language. kids became his passion and he was a driving for being the #1 university in the country for Among her Pueblo people Esther or Aunt Es- force behind the Santa Clarita Valley Boys black students. It is also the #1 producer of ther, as many called her, is best known for her and Girls Club. Tom was also very instru- blacks earning bachelors degrees in the storytelling, but also recognized for her lin- mental in opening the Sheila R. Veloz Breast United States! guistic and educational contributions. Imaging Center at Henry Mayo Newhall Me- FAMU alone has produced many of soci- Esther taught Tewa at the San Juan Day morial Hospital in memory of his second wife, ety’s leaders in various fields, including my- School and for more than 20 years served as Sheila, and he actively participated on the self, ALCEE HASTINGS, KENDRICK MEEK, other the school’s director of bilingual education. center’s board. Members of Congress past and present, the She also published her stories and used With his contagious sense of fun and enthu- current mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick, them as learning tools in the classroom. As a siastic love of life, Tom had a genuine affec- tennis great Althea Gibson, and football leg- master of the Tewa language, she compiled tion for others. He was a funny man with a end Bullet Bob Hayes. Most recently, FAMU Tewa dictionaries in various dialects for the constant smile and a twinkle in his eye, and has produced young leaders such as Mr. An- northern New Mexico Pueblos and also trans- he made many friends, some of whom be- drew Gillum, the youngest City Councilman lated the New Testament into Tewa. came targets of his renowned practical jokes. ever to be elected in Tallahassee, Florida, Last Thursday, Esther was in Washington, Always the doting grandfather, Tom enjoyed Miss Black Universe 2006, Ms. Kimberlee DC, where I had the privilege of helping semi-retirement because it gave him the op- Borland, and an emerging leader on my staff, present her with the Nation’s highest honor for portunity to spend more time with his beloved Mr. Joseph Bastian. folk and traditional artists. At the age of 94, grandchildren. As you can see, Historically Black Colleges Esther was named a 2006 National Heritage Although Tom will be remembered as a vi- and Universities are a staple in our community Fellow by the National Endowment for the sionary community leader who generously and are vital to the success of the students Arts. With members of her family in the audi- helped others, his lasting legacy rests in his striving to achieve the American dream. These ence, Esther rose to be honored and received family. He is survived by his wife, Janet, sons, colleges and universities are preparing a new a standing ovation for her life’s work pre- David and Peter, his first wife, Roberta, broth- generation of leaders, business people, teach- serving her native Tewa language and tradi- ers, Robert, and his identical twin, Frank, as ers, entrepreneurs and scholars. I urge your tions. well as stepdaughters, Sheryl Regan and continued support of these historic institutions Tragically, while making her way back home Janine Jones, and 10 grandchildren. His sec- as we recognize them and spotlight their from the airport Saturday evening, Esther was ond wife, Sheila, preceded him in death. achievements.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.033 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1757 HONORING MR. RAY L. PERETTI est sweets in India. While maintaining uncom- University and Columbia University Teachers OF KENT, WASHINGTON promising principles and ethical values, they College. Lois was a religious school teacher have applied the highest standards of excel- for 9 years, and her passion and dedication HON. ADAM SMITH lence in areas ranging from purchase to fresh caused her to become a leading Jewish edu- OF WASHINGTON delivery of products to creating a new genera- cator. She currently serves as director of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of satisfied customers all of the time. teacher education at the Fingerhut School of Outside of the business world, they have Education, University of Judaism. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 been well known in their local community for Rabbi Moshe and Lois Rothblum have Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I the initiation of community service projects in made lasting impressions on the Adat Ari El rise today to highlight and commend the serv- India, most notably among them being posting community, as well as the larger Los Angeles ice of Ray L. Peretti of the Ninth Congres- of life guards in Chennai beaches, restoration community. I am proud to call them friends sional District of Washington, for his service to of water bodies, preservation and promotion of and proud to be a member of their congrega- his community and the Nation as a member of art and culture and addressing environmental tion. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting the National Association of Professional Insur- issues. As an advocate for environmental con- and honoring Moshe and Lois for all that they ance Agents. sciousness and a big admirer of Indian art and have achieved. Mr. Peretti recently completed his term as culture, I applaud their commitment. Their cor- f the president of the National Association of porate social responsibility is worthy of emu- Professional Insurance Agents, and has also lation by Indian and American companies. THANKING PUBLIC-SPIRITED EM- served in many positions of responsibility in Sri Krishna Sweets began as a single store PLOYEES AT GEOEYE IN COLO- the association. Mr. Peretti has been a mem- in 1948 and it has become the leading retailer RADO ber of the board of directors of PIA National of specialty sweets in India with over 54 since 1995. He was also a member of the branches across the country. As Sri Krishna HON. MARK UDALL board of directors of PIA of Washington/Alas- Sweets plans to expand its enterprise to the OF COLORADO ka, which is now part of the PIA Western Alli- United States, the company will foster a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance, serving as vice president, president- stronger relationship and bring about a better Tuesday, September 19, 2006 elect and president and on various commit- understanding and cooperation between the tees. U.S. and India. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I want Mr. Peretti has served on the State of I look forward to seeing Sri Krishna Sweets to acknowledge the assistance of several pub- Washington Property and Casualty Advisory outlets opening in the US. Again, I commend lic-spirited individuals working at GeoEye, the Committee. He was named Agent of the Year Krishana and Murali for their notable efforts. world’s largest commercial satellite imagery by PIA of Washington/Alaska in 1995, re- f company. ceived the Hartford/Jonathan Trumball Coun- GeoEye, which acquired another company, cil’s Chairman’s Award. Mr. Peretti was also TRIBUTE TO RABBI MOSHE AND Space Imagining, earlier this year, now oper- honored by the Insurance Fire Mark Society of LOIS ROTHBLUM ates a constellation of three Earth imaging sat- the Pacific Northwest with its Presidential ellites—Orb View-2, Orb View-3 and Award, and is the recipient of a public rela- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN IKONOS—that contribute to an international tions award from the Insurance Women of OF CALIFORNIA network of more than a dozen regional ground South King County. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stations, an image archive, and advanced geospatial imagery processing capabilities that Active in his community, Mr. Peretti is the Tuesday, September 19, 2006 owner of the Hub Insurance Agency of are among the best in the world. Renton, Washington. A lifelong member of the Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to GeoEye has a strong presence in Colo- Renton Lions Club, he is also a member of pay tribute to Rabbi Moshe and Lois rado’s 2nd Congressional District and recently the Renton Chamber of Commerce, serving 6 Rothblum, a dynamic couple that has been in- demonstrated the value of their corporate years as a member of its board of directors, volved in the Adat Ari El synagogue commu- presence in our state. and has been a member of the Renton Arts nity for 35 years. Rabbi Rothblum is cele- Last month, the Boulder County Sheriff and Commission and the Renton Ethics Board. brating his retirement, and Lois Rothblum is others responded to a report that a young Ma- As a professional insurance agent, Mr. receiving the Adat Ari El Humanitarian Award. rine was missing after a fall in Eldorado Can- Peretti’s dedication to the highest standards of Rabbi Rothblum has long been a part of the yon State Park. This search effort involved his profession has earned him the respect of Los Angeles community. He attended Fairfax hundreds of volunteers and a significant num- his friends, associates, business colleagues High School and Los Angeles Hebrew High ber of law enforcement officials, and of course and of the insurance industry as a whole. and graduated from UCLA. His parents in- the missing Marine’s parents were deeply con- Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to stilled in him a love of music and musical the- cerned about their son’s disappearance, and rise today to recognize the good work that ater, evident in his role as a counselor and conventional search methods were proving to Ray L. Peretti has done throughout his career music specialist at Camp Ramah. He went on be ineffective. as a member of the insurance community, and to direct musical theater at Adat Ari El during As the search was underway, my office was to again congratulate him on the completion of his tenure as Rabbi, and his musical composi- asked to contact GeoEye to see if they might his term as the president of the National Asso- tions for Shabbat and other occasions are still be able to provide imaging data that could be ciation of Professional Insurance Agents. sung in synagogues all over the world. After used to find him. Within moments of my request, GeoEye f his retirement, he will continue to stay involved in youth musical theater. was offering up satellite imaging of the Eldo- TRIBUTE TO M. KRISHNAN AND M. Moshe’s love of music is only one of many rado Springs area and other forms of assist- MURALI amazing facets of his personality that he has ance to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Depart- showcased as Rabbi. He has been an elo- ment and to the Marine’s family. No questions HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. quent advocate for Israel in the Jewish com- asked. No request for payment in return for OF NEW JERSEY munity and the larger southern California com- services rendered; just a neighborly helping IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity. He is a quiet champion of social jus- hand. tice. He met with the late Cesar Chavez to I want to express my deep public apprecia- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 discuss the plight of migrant farm workers. He tion for the employees at GeoEye, who were Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I wish to for- broke precedent with the Conservative Jewish quick to offer the company’s assistance and mally congratulate M. Krishnan and M. Murali movement when, in 1985, he appointed Rabbi who demonstrated a true sense of community for earning the title of Best Businesspersons Leslie Alexander, the first woman to serve a spirit in a difficult situation. of the Year and for their receipt of the Fetna large Conservative congregation. Rabbi While the law says ‘‘corporations’’ are also Award of Excellence for 2006. This recognition Rothblum also met the late Pope John Paul II ‘‘persons,’’ I think it is noteworthy when a is the culmination of the contributions that during his time as president of the Southern company responds to a crisis in the way ordi- these two brothers have made in the Indian California Board of Rabbis. He is a renowned nary citizens do. After all, companies are orga- and larger communities. spiritual leader who has touched many lives. nized—and properly so—for financial profit The two businessmen established Sri Lois Rothblum is receiving the Adat Ari El and economic benefit. We don’t expect cor- Krishna Sweets as the premier purveyor of fin- Humanitarian Award. She attended New York porations, particularly large ones, to exhibit the

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Brender, the Vice President for Comms/Mar- OF RHODE ISLAND Rhetorical bills proposing a quick fix will not keting at GeoEye, and to Kim Goff, Kerri Rose IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secure our borders, and I will not support leg- and Val Webb. They generously gave of their Thursday, September 14, 2006 islation that does not propose a comprehensive solution. I am proud to support Mr. time and expertise to help the community. Ms. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in Webb called my District Office to follow up on THOMPSON’s substitute amendment, and I urge strong opposition to H.R. 6061, the Secure my colleagues to follow suit. the case several times to offer additional as- Fence Act of 2006. This bill is not about bor- f sistance. That kind of personal effort certainly der security or terrorism prevention, as the impressed me and my staff. name implies, but is rather a gimmick and will IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF Please join me in commending these indi- not in fact solve our nation’s border and immi- GEORGE NASHAR FOR RECEIV- viduals and thanking them for their public-spir- gration problems. We need to focus on ‘‘smart ING THE NORTH OLMSTEAD itedness. They remind us that with the right security’’ and develop a comprehensive plan. DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR leadership, corporations are not necessarily Only then will we truly secure our borders and AWARD abstract institutions lacking the qualities we ensure our safety as Americans. This bill look for in good friends and neighbors, but strays far from those priorities and is opposed HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH by almost every reasonable business, labor, are, at their best, integral parts of the commu- OF OHIO and civil liberties advocacy group in the coun- nity at-large. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try. f The bill before us does not provide any spe- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 cific dollar amounts to build the mandated Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVER- fence, and nowhere does the bill even author- honor and recognition of George M. Nashar, SARY OF FRENCH HOSPITAL ize additional Border Patrol, Immigration and dedicated father and community leader, whose MEDICAL CENTER Customs Enforcement, or Customs officers lifelong service has merited him this year’s needed to secure the border. Blindly erecting North Olmsted Democrat of the Year Award. a fence, without taking into consideration the Born in Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Nashar grew HON. LOIS CAPPS needs of the area and the men and women with a strong sense of responsibility and family who work on the front lines of our borders is OF CALIFORNIA values as the oldest of seven siblings. After not effective and we can do better. We need graduating from Detroit Institute of Technology IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to focus on ‘‘smart security,’’ and we need to and Cuyahoga Community College, he proudly do it now. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 served in the U.S. Army for two years. During It is extremely important to know who is en- his service, Mr. Nashar bore witness to the Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to tering our country and who is already here. Berlin Wall crisis, a harsh reality of the Cold pay tribute to French Hospital Medical Center We need to focus on strengthening our bor- War that left a lasting impression upon him, ders by improving our surveillance technology, and acknowledge their 60 years of providing strengthening his democratic values and call deploying more border patrol agents, and pro- quality healthcare to our community. to civic duty. Back in America, after his serv- viding them with the materials they need to ef- ice, Mr. Nashar fell in love with his wife Donna Founded by Edison French in 1946, this fectively do their jobs. This is why I am proud and settled down in Ohio, where the two have French Hospital Medical Center brought state to support Mr. Thompson’s substitute amend- been happily married for 41 years and blessed of the art medicine to the San Luis Obispo ment. community and continues to do so today. Dr. The substitute amendment requires the De- with three beautiful daughters, Nancy, Nicole, French, a surgeon, actively encouraged other partment of Homeland Security to develop a and Noelle, and nine lively grandchildren. A specialists to settle in the San Luis Obispo comprehensive border security strategy by de- devoted husband and father, Mr. Nashar has area. In 1972, Dr. French moved the hospital ploying at least 3,000 additional Border Patrol supported his family throughout the years with to its current location on Johnson Avenue, agents and 2,000 additional Immigration and his employment at General Motors. After re- where it serves residents throughout San Luis Customs Enforcement agents at our borders tirement, Mr. Nashar stayed active working for Obispo County. Currently, the hospital has each year for the next four years. The sub- Gerald Fuerst at the Clerk of Courts. working relationships with 320 physicians and stitute also provides helicopters, portable com- In addition to being a hard-working and employs more than 480 people. puters, radio communications and hand-held warm-hearted family man, Mr. Nashar is an exemplary American citizen because of his en- On June 1, 2004, French Hospital was ac- global positioning devices so the agents have all of the resources they need to get the job thusiastic involvement throughout his local quired by Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), community of North Olmsted. Actively com- and joined a network of over 40 medical cen- done. Mr. Thompson’s substitute also ends our in- mitted to his children’s education, Mr. Nashar ters and hospitals in three states. Founded in served for several years on the St. Richard 1986, CHW is one of our Nation’s largest not- effective ‘‘Catch and Release’’ practice. We need to ensure that we have adequate space School Parent Club as President and as for-profit healthcare systems and the largest in which to house people until we determine Chairman of fun and successful fundraisers, in Catholic healthcare system based in the West- who they are and why they are here. It is un- addition to serving for 12 years on the Magnifi- ern United States. In 2005, French Hospital acceptable that illegal immigrants have been cat High School Board of Governors. A devote Medical Center provided more than $5 million released after being charged with a crime sim- Catholic, Mr. Nashar has been ushering for in care to the uninsured in our community and ply because there is not adequate space in Sunday Mass at St. Richard Parish for over 20 to other philanthropic endeavors. The hospital which to detain them. The substitute author- years and has made many friends within the is committed to delivering high-quality, com- izes 100,000 additional detention bed spaces church community. passionate and affordable healthcare services, through FY 2010 to assist with the detention Mr. Nashar goes above and beyond his with special attention to the poor and under- of undocumented individuals. civic responsibility with engagement in the po- served. We also need to refocus our efforts on mon- litical process. As a member of the North French Hospital Medical Center has set, itoring precisely which materials come through Olmsted Democratic Club, serving as its Presi- and continues to set, a positive example with our borders. As the lead Democrat on the dent for two years and repeatedly sponsoring their passion for the practice of great medicine Subcommittee for the Prevention of Nuclear their annual picnic, he works to foster unity and their commitment to our local community. and Biological Attack, I have called for the in- and political awareness. From 1990–2006, Mr. I am pleased, Mr. Speaker, to represent this stallation of radiation portal monitors at des- Nashar honorably served as Ward 3 Council- community and the many caring staff and ad- ignated ports of entry to screen all inbound man for the City of North Olmsted, chairing ministrators of French Hospital Medical Center cargo for radiological or nuclear materials. I several committees including Streets and and am pleased to celebrate their 60-year an- am dedicated to ensuring we have this impor- Transportation and Safety. During these 16 niversary. tant technology at every entry point. years he was well-respected and repeatedly

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.040 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1759 re-elected by his constituents because of his borhood Association and its distinguished and American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He steadfast and earnest dedication to their estimable president, Betty Cooper Wallerstein, is a Fellow of both the American College of needs as not only a representative, but a have made immeasurable contributions to im- Neurological Surgeons and the International friend. proving the quality of life of their neighbors College of Surgeons. He is also the founder Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me and their community. and Medical Director of FNI, the Field Neuro- in honor and recognition of George M. Nashar, Mr. Speaker, I ask that my distinguished sciences Institute. FNI’s mission is ‘‘the pre- the 2006 North Olmsted Democrat of the colleagues join me in recognizing the out- vention, early diagnosis, care, and cure of Year, whose unwavering commitment to serv- standing contributions to the civic life of New neurological diseases, disorders and injuries.’’ ing his family, community, and country has left York City made by Bette Dewing. Dr. Field’s commitment to his patients is to a lasting impression, inspiring those around f provide compassionate care, technological su- him. periority and a full continuum of neurological HONORING THE services. Under Dr. Field’s leadership exten- f ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF W.D. FARR sive prevention, research and educational pro- IN TRIBUTE TO BETTE DEWING grams are continued. The Field Neurosciences HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE Institute operates in 10 different clinical HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF COLORADO neurospecialties and has established satellite OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clinics in 18 communities throughout lower IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 19, 2006 northeastern Michigan. On September 21, 2006, the Malcolm Field Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Theatre for the Performing Arts on the campus to honor the contributions and life-time Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay of Saginaw Valley State University will be achievements of Mr. W.D. Farr. tribute to Bette Dewing, a great New Yorker. dedicated. In addition Dr. Field will be giving Bette Dewing is devoted to her community on Mr. Farr was recently inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners, which honors those who the annual James E. O’Neill Jr. Memorial lec- the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and in rec- ture titled ‘‘Quest for a Cure’’. ognition of her selfless dedication to the well- have embodied and perpetuated the heritage of the American West through their exemplary Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- being of others and her significant achieve- lating Dr. E. Malcolm Field for the honor Sagi- ments on behalf of the quality of life in New lives, careers, and achievements. Mr. Farr, a man of many talents, excelled in naw Valley State University is bestowing on York City, she is being honored this month by him and for his life long service to the resi- the East 79th Street Neighborhood Associa- ranching, government, and banking. After inheriting the family agricultural busi- dents of Michigan and the people of our Na- tion. tion. For decades, Bette Dewing has served on ness, Mr. Farr remained a cattle rancher for f the front lines of the fight to preserve and en- many years. During this time Mr. Farr worked hance her fellow New Yorkers’ quality of life. to improve livestock and farming methods. His PROVIDING FOR EARMARKING RE- A longtime columnist at the premier local innovative ideas became a catalyst for im- FORM IN THE HOUSE OF REP- newspaper of Manhattan’s East Side, Our proved irrigation on the eastern plains and in- RESENTATIVES Town, Bette Dewing has used her public plat- fluenced ranching methods throughout the form expertly and effectively to become an un- United States. SPEECH OF paralleled advocate for her fellow New York Mr. Farr was also a statesman. While working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mr. HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ City residents on a wide range of issues. She OF CALIFORNIA has been perhaps the Big Apple’s leading Farr advised three U.S. Presidents and trav- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES champion for enhancing pedestrian safety, fo- eled the world as an advocate for the U.S. ag- cusing the attention of government officials on ricultural industry. His dedication to the agri- Thursday, September 14, 2006 cultural community earned him induction into a host of urban ills, most notably the need to Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame in 1995. curb traffic lawlessness. No New Yorker has Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. Another one of Mr. Farr’s successful en- done more to combat illegal bicyclists, 1000, to provide for earmark reform in the deavors was in the banking industry. He di- skateboarders and motorists, whose careless House of Representatives. This measure, I be- rected banks in Greeley and Denver. He also and often selfish behavior is a menace to city lieve, will help bring much-needed trans- co-founded and chaired the Affiliated pedestrians, in particular to seniors and per- parency and accountability for funding projects Bankshares of Colorado. sons with physical disabilities. A founder of a Mr. Farr’s life epitomizes the courageous in the House. It will do this by obliging Com- community-based advocacy organization, Pe- and innovative spirit of Colorado and the mittees to list the names of House Members destrian First, Ms. Dewing is perhaps more re- greater American West. next to the projects that they request. Identi- sponsible than any other for starting the drum- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Mr. fying project sponsors will allow the public to beat of protest against those who would en- Farr in Congress. I ask my colleagues to join see how their representatives are choosing to croach on the space and safety of her fellow me in congratulating W.D. Farr for his many spend their tax dollars. New Yorkers, a call that has since been accomplishments and his service to the com- I am pleased that this legislation will include echoed by many elected officials and munic- munity. ALL House Committees. That means this res- ipal government leaders. olution will identify the sponsors of special tax Some of Bette Dewing’s most important ad- f breaks, and special programs as well as those vocacy occurred when she presciently called TRIBUTE TO E. MALCOLM FIELD, who are asking for appropriations earmarks. for a renewed emphasis on the preeminence M.D. Despite the fact that I support this bill, I am of family life, respect for the many contribu- disappointed in its limitations. In the first place, tions to our society by the elderly, and a return HON. DALE E. KILDEE the bill only applies to House rules. It’s not the to civility. Her wise counsel to younger gen- OF MICHIGAN law of the land. So if there are violations, erations to maintain strong family ties is one there are no legal consequences. Second, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that everyone should embrace. Similarly, her bill does nothing to limit or at least define manifestoes urging a return to a culture in Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Member earmarks. That means that Members which a prevailing civic-mindedness—including Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to will continue to use their seniority and com- courtesy and consideration for others—is the honor the service of E. Malcolm Field, M.D. mittee assignments to get special deals for rule, not the exception, have since been taken who has served the people of Michigan and their districts. While I’m a strong supporter of to heart by many New Yorkers. our Nation for over 45 years as a neuro- bringing tax dollars back to the district, I firmly In being honored by the East 79th Street surgeon, neuroscience visionary and medical believe that federal programs and projects Neighborhood Association, Bette Dewing’s leader. Dr. Field has dedicated his life to heal- need to be awarded based on merit and need, achievements are being recognized by one of ing, personally seeing more than 250,000 pa- and should be subject to scrutiny and rigorous the most important civic associations in our tients and performing more than 50,000 review. Nation’s greatest metropolis. Representing the neurosurgeries through his practice based in Having said all this, H. Res. 1000 is a step residents of Manhattan’s Upper East Side liv- Saginaw, Michigan. forward. I am hopeful that greater trans- ing on or around East 79th Street, the dedi- Dr. Field is the founder of Saginaw Valley parency for the earmarking will allow the pub- cated membership of East 79th Street Neigh- Neurosurgery, P.C., and a Diplomat of the lic to become more knowledgeable about the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.044 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1760 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2006 process. At the very least, this will let them cover the costs of reimbursing states for pro- intend to vote might seek free identification know how their taxes are being sent. And at viding identification cards to those individ- cards. States typically charge about $10 to issue the most, it will create the oversight and ac- uals that cannot afford them, which CBO estimates would total about $70 million over an identification card. CBO estimates the countability we need to lead to better alloca- the next few years. cost of providing photo identification for tion of our precious and limited resources. By requiring individuals to have a govern- voters who cannot afford them would be f ment-issued identification to vote in a fed- about $45 million in 2008 and $72 million over eral election, H.R. 4844 also would impose the 2008–2011 period, assuming appropriation CBO ESTIMATE ON H.R. 4844, THE new private-sector mandates as defined in of the necessary amounts. That amount in- ‘‘FEDERAL ELECTION INTEGRITY UMRA. Based on information from govern- cludes the cost of providing free ID cards to ACT OF 2006’’ ment and other sources, CBO estimates that some newly registered voters over the 2010– the cost to comply with those mandates 2011 period. would exceed the annual threshold estab- Election Assistance Commission HON. VERNON J. EHLERS lished by UMRA for private-sector mandates Section 3 would require the EAC to reim- OF MICHIGAN ($128 million in 2006, adjusted annually for burse the states for the cost of providing free IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inflation) in at least one of the first five photo identification cards, and to promul- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 years the mandates are in effect. gate regulations for obtaining reimburse- Estimated cost to the Federal Govern- ment. Based on information from the EAC, Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, please find at- ment: The estimated budgetary impact of CBO estimates that additional staffing and tached the Congressional Budget Office’s esti- H.R. 4844 is shown in the following table. The administrative requirements necessary for mate for the legislation, H.R. 4844, the Fed- cost of this legislation falls within budget those efforts would cost $1 million in 2007 eral Election Integrity Act of 2006, as reported function 800 (general government). and $5 million over the 2007–2011 period. by the Committee on House Administration. Estimated impact on state, local, and trib- By fiscal year, in millions of dollars— al governments: H.R. 4844 contains intergov- U.S. CONGRESS, ernmental mandates as defined in UMRA. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Beginning in 2008, the bill would: Washington, DC, September 19, 2006. CHANGES IN SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION Require state and local governments to es- Hon. VERNON J. EHLERS, Photo Identification Card Reim- tablish a program that would make certain Chairman, Committee on House Administration, bursement: forms of photo identification available to House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Estimated Authorization those who currently do not have it; DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional Level ...... 0 50 20 1 1 Estimated Outlays ...... 0 44 26 1 1 Prohibit state and local governments from Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost Election Assistance Commis- allowing individuals without proper photo estimate for H.R. 4844, the Federal Election sion: identification to vote; and Integrity Act of 2006. Estimated Authorization Prohibit states from charging a fee for Level ...... 1 2 2 * * If you wish further details on this esti- Estimated Outlays...... 1 2 2 * * such identification if the applicant cannot mate, we will be pleased to provide them. Total Changes: afford the fee. The CBO staff contacts are Matthew Estimated Author- While the aggregate costs to state, local ization Level ...... 1 52 22 1 1 Pickford (for federal costs), Sarah Puro (for Estimated Outlays .. 1 46 28 1 1 and tribal governments of complying with the impact on state and local governments), these mandates is uncertain, CBO estimates and Paige Piper/Bach (for the impact on the NOTE: * = less than $500,000. that they would far exceed the threshold es- private sector). Basis of estimate: For this estimate, CBO tablished in UMRA ($64 million in 2006, ad- Sincerely, assumes that H.R. 4844 will be enacted near justed annually for inflation) in at least one DONALD B. MARRON, the start of fiscal year 2007, that the nec- of the first five years after the mandates go Acting Director. essary amounts will be provided for each into effect. The bill would authorize funds to Enclosure. year, and that spending will follow historical cover the costs of reimbursing states for pro- H.R. 4844—Federal Election Integrity Act of patterns for similar programs. viding identification cards to individuals 2006 Assuming appropriation of the necessary that cannot afford them, which CBO esti- amounts, CBO estimates that implementing mates would total about $70 million over the Summary: H.R. 4844 would amend the Help next few years. America Vote Act of 2002 to require all vot- H.R. 4844 would cost $1 million in 2007 and $77 Preemption of State Voting Laws ers in federal elections to display a valid and million over the 2007–2011 period to reim- current photo identification card issued by a burse the states for the cost of providing The bill would prohibit state and local gov- government agency. The requirement would photo identification cards to voters who can- ernments from allowing individuals without begin with the November 2008 federal elec- not afford to pay the cost of obtaining a proper photo identification to vote. This requirement would preempt state laws in the tion. The legislation would require the photo card, and the cost to the EAC to operate the 47 states that do not currently require all identification cards to document U.S. citi- reimbursement program. voters to show photo identification when zenship by the 2010 federal election. The leg- Photo Identification Card Reimbursement voting. The preemption, in and of itself, islation would require states to provide Starting in fiscal year 2008, section 3 would would not impose significant costs on those authorize the appropriation of such sums as photo identification cards to all eligible vot- governments. ers who cannot pay for them, and it would are necessary for the EAC to make payments authorize appropriations for the Election As- to states to cover the costs of providing gov- Establishing an Outreach Program sistance Commission (EAC) to reimburse ernment-issued photo identification cards to The bill would require states to ‘‘establish states for those costs. CBO estimates that voters who state that they cannot afford to a program’’ to provide photo identification implementing H.R. 4844 would cost about $1 pay for the cards. The cost of implementing cards to meet the requirements of the bill. million in 2007 and $77 million over the 2007– this provision would depend upon the num- According to government sources, estab- 2011 period, assuming appropriation of the ber of voters who receive identification cards lishing such a program would require some necessary amounts. for free, and the cost of producing those or all of the following: purchasing certain H.R 4844 contains intergovernmental man- cards. new equipment, hiring additional staff for dates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates The National Commission on Federal Elec- certain offices, training current employees, Reform Act (UMRA). Beginning in 2008, the tion Reform estimated in 2001 that up to 10 providing outreach activities to educate af- bill would: percent of those eligible to vote do not have fected voters via pamphlets, television and Require state and local governments to es- official state identification (typically, driv- radio advertisements, and posting informa- tablish a program that would make certain er’s licenses). The commission assumed that tion on state and local Web sites. Costs for forms of photo identification available to this population consisted of the poor (who each state would vary based on the demo- those who currently do not have it; may not have cars) and those living in dense graphics of the population the state without Prohibit state and local governments from urban areas (who may not need cars). Indi- photo identification and the current voting allowing individuals without proper photo ana, Georgia, and Missouri currently require structure in the state. For example, states identification to vote; and voters to have photo identification. Those that conduct voting by mail would not incur Prohibit states from charging a fee for states estimate that around 7 percent of costs to train poll workers, while states that such identification if the applicant cannot their registered voters do not have a state- do not currently have a Department of afford the fee. issued driver’s license or identification card. Motor Vehicles office in each county would While the aggregate costs to state, local, Based on the estimates and experience of need to purchase equipment for county of- and tribal governments of complying with those states, CBO estimates that about 4 per- fices. CBO estimates that, in aggregate, these mandates is uncertain, CBO estimates cent of the nation’s registered voters—about these costs to establish outreach programs that they would far exceed the threshold es- 7 million individuals—do not have state would total about $75 million in 2008 and tablished in UMRA ($64 million in 2006, ad- identification cards and would likely request about $50 million in 2010. justed annually for inflation) in at least one free identification cards to vote in federal Providing Free Identification Cards of the first five I years after the mandates go elections. That estimate reflects the expec- The bill also would require, starting in into effect. The bill would authorize funds to tation that only those registered voters who 2008, states to provide voter identification

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.048 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1761 cards for free to citizens who cannot afford Under the bill, the requirement for an indi- PAYING TRIBUTE TO REGINALD B. to pay for one. vidual to have a government-issued identi- KNIGHT In the three states that currently require fication for federal elections would be imple- voters to show photo identification when mented in two phases. In 2008, the bill would voting, states provide such cards for free to HON. JON C. PORTER require individuals to provide ‘‘a govern- those who cannot afford them. CBO expects OF NEVADA ment-issued, current, and valid photo identi- that those states would comply with this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fication’’ to the appropriate election official mandate without incurring significant addi- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 tional costs. The 47 states that do not cur- when voting in person. Individuals voting rently require all voters to show photo iden- other than in person would be required to Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tification when voting would be required to submit ‘‘a copy of a government-issued, cur- honor Mr. Reginald ‘‘Reggie’’ Knight for his issue free cards to indigent citizens. While rent, and valid photo identification’’ along outstanding service to his community. the costs vary by state, on average, states with their ballot. Certain voters in the uni- Reggie graduated from Cass Technical High charge about $10 for identification cards that formed services who are absent from the School in Detroit in 1954. Soon after, he en- are not driver’s licenses. Based on informa- United States during the election would be tion from the states that currently have listed in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in exempt from this requirement. Individuals photo identification requirements and on na- Vietnam as a Recon Platoon Sergeant. He be- who wish to vote and who do not have an ap- tionwide studies of those without photo iden- came senior enlisted Staff Assistant to the tification, CBO expects that about 4 percent propriate identification card would have to Commanding Officer of Fighter Attack Squad- of the population likely would apply for and obtain one. Government identification cards ron 323 at the Marine Corps Air Station in El receive a free card as a result of this bill’s re- such as a passport, a driver’s license, or a Toro, CA before he retired in 1974 as a Ser- quirements. CBO estimates that the costs to state-issued photo identification would meet geant Major. state, local, and tribal governments would the requirement for voting in federal elec- After Reggie retired from the Marines, he total about $70 million, with most costs oc- tions. On average, the state-issued photo began working for the Veterans Administration curring in calendar year 2008. The bill would identification would be the least expensive authorize funds to cover these costs. (VA), serving as the representative at method to comply. For individuals who need Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA, where Issuing Identification Cards for Proof of Citi- to obtain identification, the cost of com- zenship he earned his associates degree in 1977. plying with the first phase of the mandate While earning his bachelor’s degree at the The bill also would require states to issue, would be fees charged by states along with by 2010, identification cards for which appli- University of Redlands in California, Reggie other expenses for individuals to obtain the gained access to the VA’s regional office in cants would be required to provide proof of photo identification. The bill would prohibit citizenship. Under current law, states do not Denver as well as becoming health systems states from charging a fee to any individual collect or place citizenship status of an ap- specialist at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda, who provides an attestation that they can- plicant on their driver’s license or other CA. In 1986, he transferred to the Department identification cards, although they will not afford the fee for a photo identification. In addition, the incremental costs for indi- of Army, eventually earning the position of begin collecting such information in May senior employment development specialist for 2008 under the requirements of the REAL ID viduals voting other than in person would be Act. CBO expects that by 2010, roughly half the expense of making a copy of their identi- the U.S. Army Tank Auto/Command in War- of the voting-age population will have a driv- fication. ren, MI. When he retired in 1994, he settled in Pahrump, NV, becoming a member of the Na- er’s license that complies with the terms of Beginning with the regularly scheduled the REAL ID Act, although such licenses general election for federal offices held in tional Active and Retired Federal Employees would not necessarily comply with the re- November 2010 and each subsequent federal Association (NARFE). quirements of this bill. Within 5 years of his membership, Reggie States could place the citizenship informa- election, individuals who want to vote would have to get ‘‘a government-issued, current, helped triple the size of NARFE’s Chapter tion they collect on these driver’s licenses 2276 by initiating a recruiting program, leading and would incur only small additional costs and valid photo identification for which the to comply with the requirements of this bill. individual was required to provide proof of members in a highway cleanup, getting Of the remaining population (those people United States citizenship as a condition for NAFRE signs raised on local highways, joining whose driver’s licenses would not come up the issuance of the identification.’’ Passports the local Chamber of Commerce, and launch- for renewal until after November 2010), CBO would meet that requirement. Individuals ing a public relations campaign in order to expects that about 20 percent could vote without passports may be able to use drivers’ allow easily-accessible information about the using a passport to prove citizenship. The re- licenses that are issued and compliant with chapter in the local media. Throughout his maining population—about 50 million peo- the REAL ID Act, depending on whether membership, Reggie has served as chapter ple—would be required to either renew their vice president (a position he currently holds), driver’s licenses early or to obtain voter those licenses also meet the requirements of identification cards as authorized by the bill. this bill. The REAL ID Act requires states to legislative officer, chairman of the public rela- The costs of processing such a large number meet minimum standards for the docu- tions and membership committees, and, in of applications by 2010 would be substantial. mentation required by applicants for drivers’ 2000, he was elected the 10th president of the While the costs to states would vary, they licenses and identification cards. Under cur- Nevada NARFE Federation. Recently, he would include providing new licenses or iden- rent law, state-issued drivers’ licenses are chaired the host committee for two Nevada tification cards, establishing new databases, supposed to be compliant with the REAL ID Federation conventions. hiring and training new staff, and providing Act by May 2008. Individuals who have ob- Reggie has also involved himself in a num- services to a large number of additional resi- tained driver’s licenses between now and ber of efforts to enrich the lives of the dents. CBO cannot estimate the total costs Pahrump community. He has worked with the of this mandate, but they likely would far when their state becomes compliant with the exceed the threshold established in UMRA. REAL ID Act would have to renew their li- University of Nevada Cooperative Extension State governments may choose to use reve- censes early or obtain another state-issued Service to offer programs such as 4–H, which nues received from fees to cover the expenses identification in order to vote in 2010. Based help youths develop leadership, citizenship, associated with this mandate. Under UMRA, on information from government and other and life skills. He also assisted in the estab- however, these revenues are considered a sources regarding the percentage of individ- lishment of the Big Brother/Big Sister program means of financing and as such are not uals that renew licenses each year, the per- in his town. In 2001, Reggie was appointed counted against the mandate costs of H.R. centage of individuals with passports; and Chair of a committee to lobby the State legis- 4844 for purposes of determining whether the number of individuals that vote in fed- costs would exceed the UMRA threshold. lature to construct a high-tech center in eral elections, CBO estimates that the cost Estimated impact on the private sector: By Pahrump; that same year he was honored requiring individuals to have a government- to comply with this mandate would exceed with the Golden heart Community Service issued identification to vote in a federal UMRA’s annual threshold. Award from the United Way. He is also active election, H.R. 4844 would impose new private- Estimate prepared by: Federal Costs: Mat- in the Marine Corps League and Disabled sector mandates, as defined in UMRA. Based thew Pickford; Impact on State, Local, and American Veterans. on information from government and other Tribal Governments: Sarah Puro; Impact on Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Mr. Regi- sources, CBO estimates that the cost to com- the Private Sector: Paige Piper/Bach. nald B. Knight for his admirable efforts to imply with those mandates would exceed the annual threshold established by UMRA for Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, prove the community of Pahrump, Nevada, private-sector mandates ($128 million in 2006, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Anal- and for his long record of public service as a adjusted annually for inflation) in at least ysis. Federal employee and retiree. I applaud his one of the first five years the mandates are efforts and wish him luck in all his future en- in effect. deavors,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.055 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1762 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2006 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO In addition to serving as an election official Denton’s Office of Emergency Management AMEND THE INDIAN HEALTH for the past 50 years, Meta is active in the for their commitment to supporting broader re- CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT TO EN- Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, La- gion and State efforts, both in planning and re- SURE CURRENT REPORTING RE- dies of the Moose, and the Caro Eagles. She sponse, to the weather-related challenges we QUIREMENTS has lived in Juniata Township since the age of have faced in 2006. 5 and graduated from Caro High School. She The National Weather Service issues HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH married the late Walter Jackson in 1953 and StormReady recognition to cities, such as OF SOUTH DAKOTA moved to the family dairy farm. Meta and Wal- Denton, that establish a level of preparedness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter have four children and nine grandchildren. beyond the minimum standards of severe Tuesday, September 19, 2006 Meta continues to help out on the family farm weather operations. These leading cities are by doing the recordkeeping and running er- selected based on their readiness in six areas, Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to rands. including the receipt of National Weather Serv- introduce legislation that will help to protect Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- ice information, local weather and water moni- the health care provided to Native Americans atives to join me in congratulating Meta Jack- toring, local warning distribution, communica- by the Indian Health Service. son for 50 years as an election official and tion of information to the National Weather Providing quality health care is one of the wish her the best as she continues her service Service in Fort Worth, community prepared- most important Federal responsibilities in In- to the community. ness, and administrative tools. The City of dian country. Through a network of service f Denton met or exceeded each of these areas. units scattered across the country and across Under the capable direction of Denton’s South Dakota, the Indian Health Service is the THE DISABLED WARRIORS’ Emergency Manager Michael Penaluna, primary, and often the only, access point to FAMILY EDUCATION ACT OF 2006 Mayor McNeill and the City of Denton have that care. demonstrated their commitment to protecting For this reason, any service reduction at and preparing citizens for severe weather any service unit should be preceded by a thor- HON. STEVE BUYER emergencies. Thanks to the hard work of ough and thoughtful analysis of the impacts of OF INDIANA these individuals, the City of Denton is a safer the reduction proposal, an evaluation of alter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place and a model for communities around the native options, and meaningful tribal consulta- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 nation. tion at every step. Current law recognizes this Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud I extend my sincerest congratulations to the and already requires that IHS conduct an im- to introduce H.R. 6096 the Disabled Warriors’ City of Denton, Mayor Perry McNeill and the pact study before implementing a reduction. Family Education Act of 2006. I am especially Office of Emergency Management on receiv- Unfortunately, the law contains a critical pleased that the Ranking Member of the Vet- ing their second StormReady emergency re- oversight and specifies only that the study erans Affairs Committee Honorable LANE sponse recognition. occur at least 1 year before any service reduc- EVANS, and the Chairman and Ranking Mem- f tion. It contains nothing to prevent an outdated ber of the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- study from being inappropriately used to justify tunity Honorable JOHN BOOZMAN and Honor- TRIBUTE TO DR. JOSEPH PATRICK a service reduction. This legislation would cor- able STEPHANIE HERSETH join me as original LEE rect that mistake—mandating that the study cosponsors. occur 1 year, but nor more than 2 years, be- The Disabled Warriors’ Family Education HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK fore the actual service reduction. This will en- Act of 2006 would allow spouses and depend- OF FLORIDA sure that any analysis will reflect current con- ent children to access their Survivors’ and De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ditions, not ones that no longer exist. pendents’ Education Assistance under chapter This is a small and reasonable change that Tuesday, September 19, 2006 35 of title 38, U.S.C. prior to the severely in- is both consistent with the intent of existing jured servicemember being discharged from Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise statute and, I think, an important improvement. active duty. today to celebrate the life and mourn the Though introduced as a stand alone measure Many of our disabled warriors have spouses passing of, Dr. Joseph Patrick Lee, the pro- today, I am hopeful that my amendment can who find themselves faced with being the vost and senior vice president for academic later be added to Indian Health Care Improve- breadwinner of the family. It is important that affairs at Barry University in Miami Shores, ment Act Amendments moving through this these individuals have access to their edu- Florida. Congress. cation benefits to improve their ability to com- Dr. Lee was an institution at Barry Univer- f pete in the job market. Therefore, once the sity, known throughout the Barry family and to TRIBUTE TO META JACKSON servicemember receives a VA rating stating generations of students. He was an extraor- that their injuries are permanent and total in dinary scholar and an excellent administrator. nature, the servicemember’s spouse, and col- He served quietly, competently, and well, help- HON. DALE E. KILDEE ing to develop and expand Barry College into OF MICHIGAN lege-aged dependent children may begin their the major University it is today. His passing is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education during the servicemember’s con- valescence period, which in some instances a huge loss. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 may be 2 years. Dr. Lee was also an integral part of the Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, this is an important piece of South Florida community for over 25 years. pay tribute to Meta Jackson for continuously legislation that will help families of our He served on the boards of directors of nu- serving the Juniata Township Election Board servicemembers who have sacrificed so much merous community groups, including president for the past 50 years. Meta will be honored at for the safety of our nation in the Global War of the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce a ceremony on November 7 for her service to on Terrorism, and I urge my colleagues to and Rotary Club of Miami Shores. Dr. Lee’s the community. support the Disabled Warriors’ Family Edu- many honors included: the Woodrow Wilson Meta started as an election inspector in cation Act of 2006. National Fellowship; Danforth Foundation Na- 1956 during the Dwight Eisenhower-Adlai Ste- f tional Fellowship; Fulbright Fellowship, venson Presidential race. At the time the Universite´ de Paris; and National Endowment paper election ballots were counted by hand DENTON RECEIVES SECOND for the Humanities Summer Fellowship. He and the counting often extended into the next STORMREADY RECOGNITION was elected Commissioner of Florida’s South- day. She has told her current fellow poll work- ern Association of Colleges and Schools from ers that in the 1950s they would be up 24 HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS 2000–05, and served on its executive council hours straight working to get every ballot OF TEXAS in 2004. counted. Meta has served as the chair of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born November 30, 1942, in Leitchfield, Election Board for several decades and has Kentucky, Dr. Lee came to Barry University witnessed many changes over the years. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 from Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, Today the township uses opti-scan machines Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to North Carolina, where he held the positions of and automark loading terminals for the dis- congratulate the City of Denton, TX, for receiv- vice president for academic affairs; academic abled that count the ballots as they run ing its second StormReady recognition. I com- dean; and associate professor of French. His through the system. mend Mayor Perry McNeill and the City of love of language led him to earn his doctor of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.059 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1763 philosophy from Fordham University in New the program over the years have developed versity; Spelman College; Morehouse College; York, with a major in French, minor in Span- an environment of high expectations. Morehouse School of Medicine; the Inter- ish. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Further credit for the OTHS success is due denominational Theological Institute. I also am Brescia College in Owensboro, Kentucky, ma- to the support of the school administration; the fortunate to represent Morris Brown College, joring in French with minors in English, Span- work of the music staff at the elementary Georgia’s first college founded by African- ish and history. schools which feed into Ottawa Township High Americans for African-Americans, in my Con- Considered a preeminent scholar of Voltaire School and the OTHS students themselves gressional District. and an internationally respected scholar and who have refused to accept any outcome I would like to take this opportunity to high- lecturer, Dr. Lee co-authored ‘‘Livre short of victory in the state music competition. light the rich history and the integral role that dangereux: Le Dictionnaire philosophique de It is quite refreshing to see a public high these institutions have played in educating Af- Voltaire’’ in 1994, and published book reviews school with such a strong commitment to the rican-American scholars for over a century. in 10 journals. fine arts. In addition to its obviously out- Atlanta University Center—As the largest Dr. Lee became Barry University’s vice standing music program, Ottawa Township concentration of historically Black colleges and president for academic affairs in 1981. As its High School also possesses and displays a universities in the Nation, the Atlanta Univer- chief academic officer, Dr. Lee was an integral truly remarkable multi-million dollar collection sity Center has played a pivotal role in pro- part of Barry University growing from a small of artwork—a fine arts attribute which surely viding African Americans access to higher college of just under 2,000 students to today’s few public high schools in the nation can education for over 150 years. The history of institution of more than 9,200. Barry Univer- match. the Atlanta University Center Consortium truly sity, Florida’s fourth-largest private institution In closing, let me state just how proud and demonstrates the forward thinking of those of higher education, provides bachelor’s, mas- pleased I am to have this chance to provide who came before us. ter’s, law, and seven doctoral degree pro- my colleagues in the United States House of During the 1930s, the modern organization grams across the state. Founded in 1940, the Representatives with this shining example of a of the Atlanta University Center emerged, with university is sponsored by the Dominican Sis- public educational institution which believes so Atlanta University, Clark College, Morris ters of Adrian, Michigan. Barry University, strongly in offering its students this type of fine Brown College, and the Interdenominational named one of the most diverse institutions of arts opportunity. I encourage my colleagues to Theological Center affiliating a few years later. higher education in the South by US News share this example with the high schools in In 1957, the controlling Boards of six HBCU and World Magazine for the last seven years, their own congressional districts in hopes of institutions (Atlanta University; Clark, More- possesses a diverse student population from spurring interest in the fine arts in our young house, Morris Brown and Spelman Colleges; more than 70 countries characterizing Barry’s citizens across our nation. and Gammon Theological Seminary) ratified global community. f new Articles of Affiliation, creating the present- Dr. Lee’s life mirrored the diversity found at day Atlanta University Center. In 1964, the At- Barry University. His research and travels took PERSONAL EXPLANATION lanta University Center, Inc. was incorporated him to France, England, Switzerland, Belgium, as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to pro- Netherlands and Germany, and his reputation HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ vide services and programs to its member in- led him to more than 30 locations throughout OF CALIFORNIA stitutions. Today, Atlanta University Center the United States and the world as a speaker IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Consortium member institutions continue to share a unique bond and a common goal of and guest lecturer. Further, he was a member Tuesday, September 19, 2006 of more than 15 professional organizations, in- providing quality education for African Ameri- cluding the American Association of Teachers Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. cans. of French, American Association of University Speaker, on Thursday, September 14, 2006, I I want to commend the outstanding work of Administrators, American Comparative Lit- was unavoidably detained due to a prior obli- the Atlanta University Center, Consortium Ex- erature Association, American Society for gation. ecutive Director, Dr. Marilyn T. Jackson, and Eighteenth-Century Studies, British Society for I request that the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the staff, faculty of the Atlanta University Cen- Eighteenth-Century Studies, Modern Lan- reflect that had I been present and voting, I ter. guage Association, North American Associa- would have voted as follows: Clark Atlanta University—Formed by the tion for the Study of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Rollcall No. 448—‘‘no.’’ On Ordering the consolidation of Atlanta University, which of- and the South Atlantic Modern Language As- Previous Question providing for the adoption fered only graduate degrees, and Clark Col- sociation. Dr. Lee also was appointed to the of the resolution (H. Res. 1000) providing for lege, a 4-year undergraduate institution ori- editorial board of the ‘‘Complete Works of Vol- earmarking reform in the House of Represent- ented to the liberal arts, Clark Atlanta Univer- taire,’’ and was national secretary-treasurer for atives (H. Res. 1003). sity was formed in 1988. While Clark Atlanta Delta Epsilon Sigma. Rollcall No. 449—‘‘yes.’’ On Agreeing to the University continues to maintain its historic re- Dr. Joseph Lee’s achievements were great, Resolution providing for the adoption of the lationship with the United Methodist Church, it as was his commitment to Barry University’s resolution (H. Res. 1000) providing for ear- should be noted that the legacy of both Clark community and the broader community of marking reform in the House of Representa- College and Atlanta University extend back to South Florida. I offer my sincere condolences tives (H. Res. 1003). the mid 19th century. to his family and all who were touched by his Rollcall No. 450—‘‘yes.’’ On Motion to Sus- Clark College was founded in 1869 as Clark greatness. pend the Rules and Pass the Thomas J. Man- University by the Freedmen’s Aid Society of f ton Post Office Building (H.R. 6033). the Methodist Episcopal Church, which later f became the United Methodist Church. Atlanta TRIBUTE TO OTTAWA TOWNSHIP University was established by the American HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK Missionary Association, with later assistance COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES from the Freedman’s Bureau in 1865. HON. JERRY WELLER WEEK Prior to its consolidation, Atlanta University was the Nation’s oldest graduate institution OF ILLINOIS SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving a predominantly African-American student body. By the late 1870s, Atlanta Univer- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 HON. JOHN LEWIS OF GEORGIA sity was renowned for supplying black teach- Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers and librarians to the public schools of the offer congratulations to Ottawa Township High South. By 1930, Atlanta University was offer- School (OTHS) in Ottawa, Illinois for its re- Thursday, September 14, 2006 ing graduate coursework in liberal arts, social markable accomplishment of winning the Illi- Mr. JOHN LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, and natural sciences; it would later go on to nois State Music Championship for the tenth no discussion of our Nation’s Historically Black adopt professional programs in social work, li- consecutive year. Colleges and Universities would be complete brary science, and business administration. Much of the credit for this amazing achieve- without mention of the Atlanta University Cen- Clark Atlanta University continues to empha- ment must be attributed to the strong leader- ter Consortium. I have the privilege of rep- size sound ethical and moral principles that ship of Mr. Roger Am, Vocal Music Director, resenting, in my Congressional District, this re- promote personal integrity and understanding and Ms. Sarah Reckmyer, Director of Bands. markable consortium of institutions of higher of others. Additionally, Clark Atlanta University Clearly, their hard work and commitment to learning which comprises: Clark Atlanta Uni- accepts the mandate of its parent institutions:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.063 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1764 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2006 Atlanta University’s motto, ‘‘I’ll Find a Way or house School of Medicine alumni are prac- tion to clean up the corruption in the People’s Make One,’’ and Clark College’s motto, ‘‘Cul- ticing in primary care disciplines, while 84 per- House. ture for Service.’’ cent are practicing medicine in underserved The culture of corruption under the current I want to commend the outstanding work of areas. Furthermore, Morehouse School of Republican Majority is a stain on the honor of Clark Atlanta University’s current President, Medicine’s research focuses on areas that dis- everyone who serves this institution. The Dr. Walter Broadnax, and the staff, faculty, proportionately affect the African-American former Republican Majority Leader has been students, and alumni. and other minorities. Its institutes include, but indicted, one former Republican Member of Interdenominational Theological Center— are not limited to: the National Center for Pri- the Appropriations Committee is serving a The Interdenominational Theological Center mary Care, the Cardiovascular Research Insti- lengthy Federal prison term, and just this was chartered in 1958 through the mutual ef- tute, the Neuroscience Institute, and the NASA morning we learned that a former powerful forts of four denominations, representing four Space Medicine and Life Sciences Research Republican Committee Chairman has agreed seminaries: Morehouse School of Religion, Center. to plead guilty to criminal charges. And Gammon Theological Seminary, Turner Theo- I want to commend the outstanding work of throughout the current l09th Congress, the Re- logical Seminary, and the Phillips School of Morehouse School of Medicine’s current Presi- publican Leadership has shut down the Ethics Theology. The Interdenominational Theological dent, Dr. John Maupin, in addition to its stu- Committee that has responsibility for maintain- Center would later add the Johnson C. Smith dents, faculty, staff, and alumni. ing the integrity of the U.S. House. Theological Seminary; the Charles H. Mason Spelman College—Founded in 1881 for the I support full disclosure of all Member-di- Theological Seminary, and the Lutheran Theo- purposes of educating African-American rected appropriations to shine a light on the logical Seminary in Atlanta. Today, over 15 women and girls, Spelman College has em- process and ensure any special interest provi- different denominations are represented powered women to fully use their talents to sions can pass muster of public scrutiny. It is throughout the center, including Disciples of succeed and to better the world, for many well past time for Congress to pass serious Christ (Christian Church), United Church of generations. As one of two black women’s col- lobbying reform to clean up this institution. Christ, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Lu- leges in the Nation, Spelman develops its stu- Unfortunately, House Resolution 1000, the theran, Episcopal, and Roman Catholic, as dents not only academically but also emotion- so-called Earmark Reform Act is a fraud. It well as students who are nondenominational. ally and spiritually. would do nothing to expose the Alaskan The ITC has an international reputation for Spelman students are encouraged to pursue ‘‘Bridge to Nowhere’’ because it does not producing exceptional clergy and a long- the study of fields where minorities and apply to authorization bills. And on appropria- standing tradition of community outreach, and women are often underrepresented, such as tions bills, this proposal sets up a huge loop- it is known for its commitment to promoting math, science, and engineering. To this end, hole because it does not apply to what is service to both the church and society. In fact, Spelman has forged partnerships with NASA known as the Manager’s Amendment. This the International Theological Center is cur- and has been designated as one of six institu- omission simply sets up a new conduit for the rently playing an important role in fostering a tions designated by the National Science Republicans’ earmark excesses. national dialogue surrounding the Black Foundation and NASA as a Model Institution Mr. Speaker, I regret the Republican party church’s role in the renewal of American soci- for Excellence in undergraduate science and bosses refuse to bring legislation to clean up ety. I want to commend the outstanding work of math education. the corruption in Congress, and I urge my col- the Interdenominational Theological Center’s I want to commend the outstanding work of leagues to join me in voting against this scam current President, Dr. Michael A. Battle, and Spelman’s current President, Dr. Beverly Dan- legislation. the staff, faculty, students, and alumni of the iel Tatum, in addition to its students, faculty, f staff, and alumni. Interdenominational Theological Center. S. 418: MILITARY PERSONNEL FI- Morehouse College—Founded in 1867 as Morris Brown College—Morris Brown Col- lege is a private, liberal arts, 4-year institution NANCIAL SERVICES PROTECTION the Augusta Institute in Augusta, Georgia, ACT Morehouse College is the Nation’s largest lib- founded in 1881 by members of the African eral arts college for men. In addition to ensur- Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, thou- ing that its students are prepared both aca- sands of leaders in government, education, HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE demically and socially, Morehouse also takes business, technical fields and the professions OF TEXAS great pains to ensure that its students are are proud to have Morris Brown College as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spiritually prepared for leadership and success their alma mater. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 in the larger society; as a result of this unique While the Atlanta community was deeply Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, focus, Morehouse has the distinction of con- troubled by the April 2003 decision of the I rise today in support of S. 418, the Military ferring bachelor’s degrees on more black men Southern Association of Colleges and Schools than any other college or university in the to rescind the accreditation of Morris Brown Personnel Financial Services Protection Act. United States. College, we remain hopeful that the institution This act helps to ensure that our military per- I am pleased to note that Morehouse’s nota- will soon be restored to its full academic sonnel are not vulnerable to immoral and dis- ble alumni include some very distinguished standing. I stand in solidarity with Morris honest insurance schemes. Members of this Congress: my colleague from Brown College, as it moves forward through I think the provisions of this bipartisan bill Georgia, Congressman SANFORD BISHOP and this challenging transition, and I am confident are crucial for the protection of our Armed my good friend from New York, MAJOR that the institution will return stronger than Forces and their families. While most of Amer- OWENS. It also should be noted that More- ever. ica’s focus on the military concerns our ac- house counts former U.S. Surgeon General Mr. Speaker, I want to express my strong tions abroad, protecting personnel and their David Satcher, and former Health and Human support for the goals and ideals of Historically families at home can sometimes be over- Services Secretary Leon Sullivan, among its Black Colleges and Universities week, and I looked. But for years now, men and women in prominent alumni. encourage all of my colleagues to do the the armed services have fallen victim to un- I want to commend the outstanding work of same. scrupulous salespersons pushing high cost Morehouse College’s current President, Dr. f and unnecessary financial products and life in- Walter Massey, in addition to its students, fac- surance. This practice must be stopped. ulty, staff, and alumni. PROVIDING FOR EARMARKING RE- As numerous investigations, studies, and Morehouse School of Medicine—Morehouse FORM IN THE HOUSE OF REP- congressional hearings have shown, bad ac- School of Medicine was established in 1975, RESENTATIVES tors within the insurance and financial prod- as part of Morehouse College, to address both ucts industry have been taking advantage of a severe shortage of minority doctors, and a SPEECH OF military personnel in order to turn a quick prof- shortage of doctors in rural areas and inner HON. BOB ETHERIDGE it. The military personnel they target are often cities. In 1983, Morehouse School of Medicine OF NORTH CAROLINA young, inexperienced in financial matters, and joined the consortium of institutions known as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES particularly vulnerable to the aggressive sales Atlanta University Center and was granted full tactics used by some companies. To make Thursday, September 14, 2006 accreditation of its M.D. degree program in matters worse, Department of Defense Direc- April 1985. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in op- tives and state regulations would be violated Recognized for taking the lead in educating position to this sham legislation and call on or completely ignored by these salespersons, primary care physicians, 68 percent of More- this Congress to pass serious reform legisla- without repercussion.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.068 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1765 In some cases, servicemen and women and agricultural center for Randolph County and congratulate Hal Pote on the occasion of were sold life insurance policies with low ben- and the state. his 60th birthday. efits and premiums as high as fourteen times The city constructed its first courthouse in Hal, a friend of mine, diligently serves as the amount available to every enlisted person 1837, a 40 feet by 40 feet two story structure. the President of the Spina Bifida Foundation, under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- After the courthouse collapsed in 1870, Poca- SBF. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Spina ance program. In other cases, they were sold hontas residents replaced the structure in Bifida Caucus, I have had the privilege of investments that have all but disappeared 1875 with the historic courthouse that remains working along side Hal and truly appreciate from the civilian markets because they can rob today. The courthouse is a central landmark in his commitment and dedication to improving investors of years of earnings. But some Pocahontas’ historic downtown business the quality of life for individuals living with salespersons found a niche outside of the square with most of the commercial outlets Spina Bifida. public mainstream to sell these disreputable renovated to compliment the building. Mr. Speaker, Spina Bifida—our nation’s investments on our military bases. Pocahontas served as a major recruiting, most commonly permanently disabling birth It should be noted that there are many up- training, and supply center during the Civil defect—occurs in the first month of pregnancy standing financial and insurance companies War. The city housed as many as 10,000 men when the spinal column does not close com- that sell very worthwhile investment and insur- after Arkansas withdrew from the Union on pletely. Spina Bifida occurs in approximately 7 ance products to military personnel and their May 6, 1861. These men helped the state pre- out of 10,000 live births and currently there families. They should be applauded for the pare for combat and secure the northern bor- are 70,000 men, women, adolescents, and fine job that they do in helping our military der from invasion. Federal troops even burned children living with Spina Bifida in the United members and their families. This bill is tar- a section of the city, including the Pocahontas States. geted at the few who abuse the system and newspaper office, during the conflict. In addition to Hal’s strong professional com- prey upon our military. The late nineteenth century through the mid- mitment to improving the lives of those living This bill, the Military Personnel Financial 1920s marked a golden age for Pocahontas. with Spina Bifida, Hal has a binding personal Services Protection Act, will stop these prac- The city had seven hotels and forty-three tie that unites his heart with his expertise. tices by targeting the bad actors, adding steamboats that navigated the Black River and Hal’s nephew, Gregory was born with Spina much-needed transparency and communica- turned Pocahontas into an important port of Bifida almost 20 years ago. Supporting his nephew through more than tion between federal and state agencies. This commerce. During this time, Pocahontas land- 20 surgeries, Hal counts it a privilege to share bill clarifies confusing jurisdictional issues be- ed the Hoxie, Pocahontas, and Northern Rail- road in 1896, completed the Hauk Railroading in Gregory’s many wonderful moments like in tween DoD and state regulators, allowing reg- 2004 when Gregory carried the Olympic torch. ulators to better enforce state and federal law Company’s connection of Poplar Bluff, Mis- souri, to Pocahontas in 1902, and watched the Hal is dedicated to ensuring that Gregory and on military bases. It would create a registry to all other individuals living with Spina Bifida track investment advisors, brokers, dealers, San Francisco Railroad construct a new railroad bridge across the Black River in 1911. enjoy a high quality of life. Through Hal’s vi- and insurance salespersons, and let bases sion and dedication to helping Gregory and know when a suspicious salesperson has Other early industries included four button factories, a brick company, Hanauer’s cotton gin, the tens of thousands of people like him, he walked through their gates. Finally, the bill joined with a group of colleagues to form the would ban the worst types of financial prod- the Grafton Stave and Heading Company, and the Pocahontas Bending Works, which made Spina Bifida Foundation in 1999. ucts being sold to our military. These products In its 7 years of existence, the Foundation have disappeared from the civilian market, wooden parts for wagon wheels around 1901. Development slowed during the 1920s and has achieved many amazing things for the and they should disappear from our military in- 1930s until several industries began to locate Spina Bifida community. Just a few years ago, stallations too. people born with Spina Bifida did not live past This bill has gained bipartisan support in in the area. In 1942, Pocahontas landed a factory that made powdered eggs for the army their teenage years and yet today, thanks to Congress. I urge you to support this legislation the advances in medical research and the and protect the financial future of our military and employed about 500 residents. Brown Shoe Company came to the area just a few dedication of public advocates like Hal Pote, personnel and their families. During a time many children with Spina Bifida are living to when so many of our armed forces are brave- years later, becoming the largest employer in Pocahontas. Other factories came in the be adults. With more and more people with ly fighting tyranny abroad, we must ensure Spina Bifida living into adulthood, Hal and the that they are protected at home. 1960s including McGee, Aircraft Engineer, Cinch, and Pro Group, followed by Amerace Spina Bifida Foundation are committed to ad- f ESNA in the 1970s. dressing the new challenges these adults now face. IN HONOR OF POCAHONTAS’ Pocahontas continues to benefit today from One of the specific projects in which Hal SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION its central location between the hills of the Ozarks to the west and the rich farmland of has been instrumental is urging Gruma—one the Delta to the east. Tourists and residents of the world’s largest producers of corn flour HON. MARION BERRY and tortillas—to begin research and product flock to the region’s five rivers year-round for OF ARKANSAS testing on enriching its corn products with folic all types of recreational activities including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acid, a known preventative of Spina Bifida. At fishing and canoeing. The city is also home to the urging of the Foundation and with the full Tuesday, September 19, 2006 the Black River Technical College which con- and strong support of the Spina Bifida Cau- tributes significantly to the region’s educated Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cus, Gruma now has a year-end goal of en- workforce. pay tribute to the city of Pocahontas in Ran- riching all its corn products sold within the dolph County, Arkansas, which will celebrate This month, friends and residents of Poca- hontas will kick-off a three week long celebra- United States. its 150th anniversary this year. This is a sig- This is an outstanding and notable achieve- tion honoring the city’s 150 years of history. I nificant milestone for the community and for all ment. In fact, studies show that if all women ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating who helped shape the city’s history. in the United States consumed the rec- Pocahontas has a long history dating back Pocahontas, Arkansas, on this significant mile- ommended amount of folic acid every day be- to the 1700’s when the region was occupied stone. We send our appreciation to the city’s fore and during early pregnancy, up to 70 per- by the French and a number of Indian tribes, citizens for years of hard work and dedication cent of neural tube birth defects could be pre- including the Osage and Cherokee. The city’s to their community, and wish Pocahontas vented. Members of the Hispanic/Latino Com- first settler, Ransom S. Bettis, arrived from many more years as a wonderful place to live munity are at a higher risk of Spina Bifida af- Greenville, Missouri, in the early 1800’s and is and raise a family. fected pregnancies than any other ethnic credited with helping establish Pocahontas as f group and this important and commendable the county seat. TRIBUTE TO HAL POTE action by Gruma has significant implications Pocahontas began as a significant river port for improving the health and well-being of the and the first supply stop in Arkansas for trav- US Hispanic/Latino population. elers coming down Old Southwest Road. Sev- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I would like to OF NEW JERSEY eral famous frontiersmen, including Sam commend Hal for his outstanding leadership of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Houston, Stephen F. Austin, General Ulysses the Spina Bifida Foundation and his steadfast S. Grant and others, made stops in Poca- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 commitment to improving the quality of life not hontas during this time. Even today, the city Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I just for his nephew Gregory but for all individ- continues to serve as a strategic educational would like to take his opportunity to recognize uals living with Spina Bifida. I wish him the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.071 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS E1766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2006 best on the occasion of his 60th birthday and TRIBUTE TO EDWARD BEHNE machinists and welders during World War II, am confident that he will continue to enjoy Gompers became one of the first high schools many successes in all of his charitable and HON. RON PAUL to adopt a technical program and to receive professional endeavors. OF TEXAS accreditation from the Middle States Atlantic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School Association. f As the world evolves, Gompers adjusts its Tuesday, September 19, 2006 curriculum accordingly, ensuring its students H.R. 5450, NOAA REAUTHORIZATION Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I wish to take this are always a step ahead of rapid advances in ACT opportunity to pay tribute to Major Edward Lee technology. Majors such as Computer Pre-En- Behne, a decorated military veteran, entre- gineering with Cisco Certification, Desktop HON. BOB ETHERIDGE preneur, husband, and father who passed Publishing, Computer Aided Design, Copier OF NORTH CAROLINA away on September 8. Major Behne served Repair, and Electronic Technician with A+ his country by flying UH–1 Hueys in Vietnam Certification guarantee that the young men IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from 1967 to 1970. Major Behne is the Viet- and women of Samuel Gompers will posses Tuesday, September 19, 2006 nam War’s second-most decorated army pilot, the skills necessary to solve the complex tech- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- having received two Distinguished Flying nological problems of the 21st century. port of this legislation to reauthorize NOAA Crosses, a Legion of Merit, a VN Cross of The pursuit of excellence shared by the fac- and call on the agency to work to develop an Gallantry with Silver Star and Palm, two Silver ulty and students of this institution creates an inland warning system. Six years ago I held a Stars, six Bronze Stars, VN Service Medal (9 atmosphere that is ripe for achievement. Ac- Hurricane Summit in the Second District of campaigns), two Meritorious Unit Citations, cordingly, the Gompers students have won nu- North Carolina. This was in response to the and 80 Air Medals. merous awards and competitions, including devastation that was brought to my State by In 1979, Edward Behne retired from the second place in the New York City All Acad- Hurricane Floyd. Hurricane Floyd was one of army to return to his home in Texas, in 1988, emy Competition, third place in the New York/ the most devastating storms to hit the United he founded Tex-Air Helicopters, Inc. Guided New Jersey Regional Botball tournament, and States in more than 25 years. When Hurricane by his vision of a company that would provide first place in the 2005 high school division of Floyd roared ashore in North Carolina in Sep- customers an unprecedented level of quality, the USA Memory Championship. In addition, tember of 1999, the storm took at least 56 service, and performance in helicopter oper- the school has graduated numerous students lives, and left damages upwards of $6 billion ations, Major Behne worked for over 20 years who have gone on to have very successful ca- from the Carolinas to New England. to build Tex-Air into one of the major providers reers. Some of its more well known alumni in- Although the National Weather Service uses of helicopter services in the Gulf Coast region. clude General Robert White, who piloted the the Saffir-Simpson Scale to classify hurricane By 2000, the Tex-Air fleet had grown to thirty X–15, the nation’s first rocket aircraft; Damien strength according to wind speed, Hurricane aircraft and was the most modern and sophis- Radcliffe, of the movie Glory Road; and former Floyd showed us that much more damage, ticated helicopter fleet in the United States. Gompers music teacher Alexander Altieri, who death, and destruction can be created by un- Operations ranged from Florida to Mexico with performed with legends such as Tito Puente expected inland flooding. One year ago this twelve helicopter bases, fifteen offshore refuel- and Eddie Palmieri. fact was displayed again with disastrous inten- ing platforms, and two major maintenance fa- Mr. Speaker, while I am truly impressed by sity during Hurricane Katrina when the dam- cilities. Tex-Air established an extensive off- the academic achievements of Gompers, it is age was not just limited to the immediate shore radio network for operational control and the school’s commitment to serving the com- coastal areas of the gulf coast. After the flight following across the entire Gulf of Mexico munity that makes me most proud. Currently, storms there were inland areas in Louisiana, using repeaters and a central communications the school tutors students from neighborhood Mississippi, and Alabama that were inacces- base. In 2003, Major Behne retired from Tex- primary schools, holds food drives for the sible for weeks following the severe flooding. Air to return to his beloved Texas hill country needy, and plants trees in an effort to beautify the South Bronx. In past years, the school The purpose of my Hurricane Summit was ranch, where he entertained his best friends sponsored a shared instruction program for to bring together meteorological experts from and family members, worked and hunted. War hero, entrepreneur, rancher, family students who attended high schools without universities, the National Hurricane Center, man—Major Edward Behne made numerous trade programs. and the National Weather Service to develop contributions to the betterment of his country ‘‘Through a depression and two wars, Sam- a more accurate index for inland flood moni- and set an example for us all. I ask my col- uel Gompers High school in the South Bronx toring. With the information gathered at this leagues to join me in paying tribute to Major has been supplying skilled craftsmen for the summit, I drafted legislation to ensure that Edward Lee Behne and extend our condo- nation’s industries,’’ said a New York Post arti- NOAA and the National Weather Service lences to his wife, Mary Lynne; two sons, cle in January of 1960. Fortunately, forty-six make significant improvements to their inland Mark Behne and Mike Behne; four step chil- years and three wars later, Gompers con- flood warning system. H.R. 2486, the Inland dren, Jimmy Gonzalez, Mark Gonzalez, Tanya tinues to provide state of the art vocational Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of Roland and Robert Hughey; brother, Richard and technical training in today’s highly techno- 2002, was passed in the 107th Congress and Behne; sister, Gwen Pascal; grandchild, Jose- logical world. enjoyed wide bipartisan support. phine Behne; and 14 step grandchildren, as Mr. Speaker. for its commitment to excel- Mr. Speaker, this legislation directed NOAA well as all of Major Behne’s family and friends. lence and tireless efforts to empower those and the National Weather Service to improve f who have the least among us, I ask that my the capability to forecast inland flooding asso- colleagues join me in paying tribute to Samuel ciated with tropical storms and hurricanes, to TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL GOMPERS Gompers High School on the occasion of its develop a distinctive inland flood warning HIGH SCHOOL seventieth anniversary. index for emergency management officials, and to train emergency management officials, HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO f National Weather Service personnel, and me- OF NEW YORK INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION teorologists to use these improved forecasting TO COMBAT HUMAN SEX TRAF- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES techniques for inland flooding. FICKING An important part of this legislation requires Tuesday, September 19, 2006 the National Weather Service and NOAA to Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY report annually to Congress on the progress of pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to OF NEW YORK this new flood index. I would like to continue Samuel Gompers High School as it celebrates IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to work with the members of the Science its seventieth anniversary of service in the Committee and the Appropriations Committee South Bronx. The first New York School de- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 to ensure that NOAA provides these reports to signed to serve as a vocational high school, Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, along the Congress in a timely manner. Samuel Gompers is a trailblazing institution with Representative LYNN WOOLSEY and Rep- Congress must provide the proper oversight that I am proud to represent in Congress. resentative JERROLD NADLER, I am introducing to NOAA to ensure that the progress in devel- Gompers opened its doors on September legislation that would combat human sex traf- oping an improved inland flooding index can 12, 1935 and immediately began to make val- ficking by using the tax code to put traffickers be put in place to save lives. uable contributions to the nation. After training in prison. Approximately 600,000 to 800,000

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:50 Sep 20, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.073 E19SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with REMARKS September 19, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1767 people are trafficked across international bor- etery. Minutes following the attack on the Pen- ency professionals tell us, chemical addiction ders each year. Instead of dreams of better tagon, Father Metzdorf was coordinating an is truly a ‘‘family disease.’’ jobs and better lives, they are trapped into a impromptu prayer service. He would later ac- Thanks to Al-Anon, these individuals have a nightmare of coercion, violence, and disease. company rescue workers into the Pentagon place to go where they can find hope and sup- However, trafficking is not just a problem in debris and perform blessings over the remains port. For that we owe this wonderful organiza- other countries. In addition to the men, of those who did not survive the attack. He did tion and all of its members our support and women, and children from around the world this for more than two weeks, working 12-hour gratitude for 55 years of dedicated service. who are brought into the United States for the shifts. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, Al- sole purpose of being bought and sold by Consoling family members, friends and sur- Anon and Alateen. American citizens for commercial sex, in many vivors, Father Metzdorf helped strangers be- f communities, the victims themselves are come friends, facing his difficult mission with Americans. unshakable resolve and fierce determination. PERSONAL EXPLANATION The legislation, which is based on an Amidst all of the fear and uncertainty, Father amendment attached by Senator GRASSLEY to Metzdorf stood with unwavering strength and HON. DAN BURTON S. 1321, the ‘‘Telephone Excise Tax Repeal gave others the gift of comfort. His story is OF INDIANA Act of 2005,’’ would authorize $2 million to- similar to many of the police, fire and emer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ward the establishment of an office within the gency responders who went into action, Tuesday, September 19, 2006 IRS Criminal Investigation division to pros- unafraid and unwilling to let cowards win the ecute sex traffickers for violations of tax laws. day. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I was This office would coordinate closely with the As we honor those people lost five years regrettably unable to be on the House Floor existing task forces in the Department of Jus- ago and the heroes who helped rebuild an infor rollcall vote 451, final passage of H. Con. tice that are focused on sex trafficking offend- jured nation, let us also remember the men Res. 210—Supporting the goal of eliminating ers. The IRS would be directed to focus on and women who are currently serving in our suffering and death due to cancer by the year the willful failure of traffickers to file returns, armed forces, who did not expect nor invite 2015; rollcall vote 452, final passage of H. supply information, or pay tax where the tax- what would follow after September 11th. The Res. 622—To recognize and honor the Filipino payer is an ‘‘aggravated’’ non-filer. Addition- people living in the San Diego region that I World War II veterans for their defense of ally, the provision establishes a new felony of- represent understand as well as anyone what democratic ideals and their important contribu- fense for an aggravated failure to file to in- kind of sacrifices come with military service. tion to the outcome of World War II; and, roll- clude failure to file with respect to income or They have agreed to put a greater interest call vote 453, final passage of H. Con. Res. payments derived from activity which is crimi- above their own and are the cornerstone of 415—Condemning the repression of the Ira- nal under Federal or State law. The aggra- our Republic. They are defending the very nian Baha’i community and calling for the vated failure shall carry a maximum sentence thing the terrorists tried to destroy and we will emancipation of Iranian Baha’is. Had I been of ten years per failure and shall increase the never forget their service or sacrifices. present I would have voted: ‘‘aye,’’ for rollcall penalty from $25,000 under current law to The truth is—we survived the worst and we vote 451, ‘‘aye’’ for rollcall vote 452, and ‘‘aye’’ $50,000. The legislation also increases other still stand tall today. Bound by a common spirit for rollcall vote 453. penalties for underpayment or overpayment of of enterprise and a love of liberty, we have f tax due to fraud. moved beyond the shadows cast by the HONORING THE REVEREND DR. The bill works to the benefit of the women events of 9–11 and persevered. The terrorists RAYMOND A. BELL and girls that are victimized by the traffickers may have succeeded in tearing down struc- not only by removing the traffickers from the tures, but no deed can extinguish the flames streets but also by revising the IRS Whistle- of freedom, or the American spirit. HON. JO ANN DAVIS blower provisions that are currently in place so f OF VIRGINIA that the women and girls who choose to par- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF AL-ANON ticipate in the investigation of the trafficker will Tuesday, September 19, 2006 be eligible to participate in the whistleblower program and may ultimately receive some HON. JIM RAMSTAD Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speak- payment for their participation. OF MINNESOTA er, I rise today to call attention to the accom- It is important that we protect the victims of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plishments of a great man and a great Vir- ginian, Dr. Raymond A. Bell, Senior Pastor at the sex trade industry, and punish the preda- Tuesday, September 19, 2006 tors who exploit them. Mount Hope Baptist Church. f Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, this month Dr. Bell celebrates his 20th Anniversary with marks the 55th anniversary of Al-Anon Family Mount Hope Baptist Church on September 23, REMEMBERING 9–11 Groups. As co-chair of the Addiction, Treat- 2006. ment and Recovery Caucus, I want to recog- Dr. Bell is a true pillar of his community. As HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY nize the tremendous work of this dedicated or- a leader in the faith community and an advo- OF CALIFORNIA ganization. cate for his congregation, Dr. Bell is a real ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For over half a century, Al-Anon and ample of the values held dear by Virginians— Alateen have been a key source of support hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Tuesday, September 19, 2006 and hope for families and friends of alcoholics Mr. Speaker, Dr. Bell is a true American Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, in a day that and addicts all over the world, with over leader. A successful reverend and public serv- will be looked upon as one of the worst days 26,000 groups in 115 different countries. ant who has worked tirelessly for so many in American history, I remember it as a day Policymakers often focus attention on the in- years, I wish Dr. Bell many more years to so where the world saw the best in all of us. To- dividual with chemical addiction and forget or greatly impact his fellow Virginians. gether, we mourned the loss of our fellow underestimate how devastating a loved one’s f countrymen, grieved for the families they left disease can be on friends and family mem- behind and reaffirmed our resolve to cement bers. ‘‘FLOOD INSURANCE COMMUNITY the lessons of their sacrifice. Today, we cele- Thankfully, Al-Anon and Alateen have never OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM brate their memory by forging a renewed com- forgotten and are always there whenever a ACT OF 2006’’ mitment to never forget the lives lost on Sep- hurting person reaches out for help. We owe tember 11th. For every life we lost, there was a tremendous debt of gratitude to Al-Anon and HON. DORIS O. MATSUI also a tale of courage and spirit. Alateen. OF CALIFORNIA I’d like to take a moment to tell you the This month not only marks the 55th anniver- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES story of a 53-year-old Catholic priest living in sary of Al-Anon, it is also the 17th annual Na- San Diego named Bill Metzdorf who is also a tional Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Tuesday, September 19, 2006 member of the California National Guard. On Month. As we celebrate the promise and pos- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, one year after September 11th, Father Metzdorf was fulfilling sibility of recovery this month, we must also Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, it is clear that his annual National Guard requirements by remember the loved ones impacted by this more needs to be done to protect and prepare performing funerals at Arlington National Cem- devastating disease. As the chemical depend- homeowners from future catastrophic flooding.

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Preferred Risk most likely to leave the NFIP—those who tional Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) while Policies provide property owners, who have have been or will be released from the Fed- moving the program toward long-term stability been released from the federal requirement, eral flood insurance requirement. but remain at risk of flooding, with full flood in- and solvency. The lesson learned here is that people surance protection for about half the price of My legislation will forge a stronger partner- whose houses, apartments and businesses a Standard flood policy. Because of their lower ship between the federal government and are vulnerable to flooding are willing to enter cost, it is likely that these Preferred Risk Poli- local floodplain managers. It will: Create a and stay in the National Flood Insurance Pro- grant program within FEMA to educate prop- cies will result in a higher level of policy reten- tion over time. gram when they are informed of the risk they erty owners about their flood risk and about face and the options available to them. the importance of flood insurance; and Funds Through this partnership with SAFCA, FEMA was able to retain a high number of Let me be clear; I speak from experience. this grant program at $50 million dollars annu- flood insurance policies in the Sacramento re- When it comes to flood risk, my district of Sac- ally over five years. gion—a region that accounts for nearly 1 in 4 ramento is the most at-risk river city in the Na- People at risk of flooding need to know their of all flood insurance policies in California. tion. options and our local floodplain managers are Increasing the number of people who carry our best partners in this effort. To put it quite My highest priority is to provide the city of and hold on to their flood insurance will only Sacramento, my neighbors and my constitu- simply, with 20,000 participating communities strengthen the National Flood Insurance Pro- ents with the best flood protection possible. in NFIP—one size does not fit all. Our local gram. And as Katrina made painfully clear: We We are making strides in strengthening and partners know the risks, they know the land- need a strong and functional program to be reinforcing the levees in Sacramento and mak- scape and in many cases they know the peo- there for our constituents in times of crisis. ple. They know how to reach out to the people While this grant program would be funded at ing improvements to Folsom Dam—but when- in their flood plain. $50 million annually and authorized for 5 ever I talk about these efforts, I remind my They can focus on the estimated 20 to 25 years, I want to emphasize that this grant pro- constituents, ‘‘If you live behind a levee, you percent of property owners who have fallen gram has an excellent return on its invest- should purchase flood insurance.’’ through the cracks of our flood insurance sys- ment. Finally, I am encouraged by the efforts we tem. People who are supposed to carry flood For FEMA to recoup its initial grant to are making as a Nation to develop a com- insurance, but do not carry it. Or use the SAFCA, 550 Preferred Risk Policies had to be prehensive flood protection agenda. money for an educational campaign directed sold to property owners who otherwise would FEMA is in the process of implementing towards people living in areas protected by have canceled their flood insurance. SAFCA their Map Modernization Program that will up- levees, but not subject to the federal flood in- accomplished this . . . more than 20 times date our Nation’s flood maps. surance requirement. Spreading the message: over. Levees can fail or overtop in severe weather. Because of the FEMA and SAFCA partner- Additionally, the Army Corps of Engineers is So it is common sense to carry flood insur- ship, more than 35,000 property owners who conducting a national levee inventory. When ance, even if the federal government no did not have to carry flood insurance stayed in completed, this inventory will provide commu- longer requires it. the federal flood insurance pool. What is nities with a greater understanding of their flooding vulnerabilities. It will also provide us This program can work. more, nearly 13,000 policyholders in the with a good indication as a country as to what Last year, with the support of a $162,000 American River floodplain switched to Pre- long-term investments need to be made to- FEMA grant, my local flood protection body, ferred Risk Policies. In short, FEMA got its money’s worth. And ward our flood protection infrastructure. the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency this says nothing of the Sacramento premiums (SAFCA), conducted just such a flood insur- Both the FEMA Remapping Initiative and that will continue to come into the Federal the levee inventory are important to the long- ance outreach initiative. flood insurance pool each year these policy- SAFCA reached out to more than 45,000 term safety and economic security of our holders maintain their flood insurance. country. The ‘‘Flood Insurance Community National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) pol- Again, most of these policyholders no longer Outreach Grant Program Act of 2006’’ would icyholders in the American River floodplain. In have to buy flood insurance. They do so be- be an excellent resource for communities to February 2005, this densely populated region cause it is the safe thing to do. Because was released from the Federal flood insurance SAFCA has alerted them to the ongoing flood augment these initiatives. requirement. risk in their community. And because they saw This bill is a step in the right direction in SAFCA’s efforts yielded impressive results. what happened on the Gulf Coast. providing for comprehensive flood protection More than one year after SAFCA conducted If we can have this type of success in Sac- for property owners and communities. I urge outreach, 74 percent of the 45,000 NFIP pol- ramento, I am confident it can be replicated my colleagues to support this important legis- icyholders who were removed from the Fed- across the country. lation.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Senate passed H.R. 5684, U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementa- tion Act. Senate derness Preservation system and designate a National Chamber Action Recreation Area. Pages S9732–33 Routine Proceedings, pages S9689–S9735 Frist (for Leahy) Amendment No. 5020, to amend Measures Introduced: Four bills and three resolu- the title. Pages S9733–34 tions were introduced, as follows: S. 3910–3913, and Safe Port Act—Conferees: A unanimous-consent S. Res. 572–574. Pages S9724–25 agreement was reached providing that the Senate in- Measures Reported: sist on its amendment to H.R. 4954, to improve S. 2010, to amend the Social Security Act to en- maritime and cargo security through enhanced lay- hance the Social Security of the Nation by ensuring ered defenses, request a conference with the House adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve thereon, and the Chair was authorized to appoint the to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute following conferees on the part of the Senate: from elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with an the Committee on Homeland Security and Govern- amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. mental Affairs: Senators Collins, Coleman, Bennett, No. 109–337) Lieberman, and Levin; from the Committee on Com- S. 3570, to amend the Older Americans Act of merce, Science, and Transportation: Senators Stevens, 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years Lott, Hutchison, Inouye, and Lautenberg; from the 2007 through 2011, with an amendment in the na- Committee on Finance: Senators Grassley, Hatch, ture of a substitute. Page S9724 and Baucus; from the Committee on Banking, Hous- ing, and Urban Affairs: Senators Shelby and Sar- Measures Passed: banes; and Senator Murray. Page S9734 U.S.—Oman Free Trade Agreement Implemen- Water Resources Development Act—Conferees: tation Act: By 62 yeas to32 nays (Vote No. 250), A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Senate passed H.R. 5684, to implement the United viding that the Senate insist on its amendment to States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. Pages S9694–99 H.R. 2864, to provide for the conservation and de- Uganda Peace Transition: Senate agreed to S. velopment of water and related resources, to author- Res. 573, calling on the United States Government ize the Secretary of the Army to construct various and the international community to support the suc- projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of cessful transition from conflict to sustainable peace the United States, agree to the request of the House in Uganda. Pages S9731–32 for a conference, and the Chair was authorized to ap- New England Wilderness Act: Committee on point the following conferees on the part of the Sen- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry was discharged ate: Senators Inhofe, Warner, Bond, Voinovich, from further consideration of S. 2463, to designate Chafee, Murkowski, Vitter, Jeffords, Baucus, certain land in New England as wilderness for inclu- Lieberman, Boxer, and Carper. Pages S9734–35 sion in the National Wilderness Preservation system Secure Fence Act—Agreement: A unanimous-con- and certain land as a National Recreation Area, and sent agreement was reached providing that at ap- the bill was then passed, after agreeing to the fol- proximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Senate resume lowing amendments proposed thereto: Pages S9732–34 consideration of the motion to proceed to consider- Frist (for Leahy) Amendment No. 5019, to des- ation of H.R. 6061, to establish operational control ignate certain National Forest System land in the over the international land and maritime borders of State of Vermont for inclusion in the National Wil- the United States; and that following one hour for D985

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debate, Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture D.C.; Mike DeNoma, Standard Chartered Bank, thereon. Page S9735 Singapore; and Jodi Golinsky, MasterCard World- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- wide, Purchase, New York. lowing nomination: By 61 yeas 35 nays (Vote No. EX. 251), Alice S. NOMINATIONS Fisher, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney Gen- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: eral. Pages S9699–S9714, S9735 Committee ordered favorably reported the nomina- Executive Communications: Pages S9722–24 tions of Kevin J. Martin, of North Carolina, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commis- Executive Reports of Committees: Page S9724 sion, John M. R. Kneuer, of New Jersey, to be As- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S9725–26 sistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: and Information, and 2 nomination lists in the Coast Pages S9726–30 Guard. Additional Statements: Pages S9720–22 ONLINE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Amendments Submitted: Pages S9730–31 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S9731 Committee concluded a hearing to examine certain Privileges of the Floor: Page S9731 issues relating to online child pornography, identi- Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. fying, investigating, and prosecuting those who use (Total—251) Pages S9689–99, S9714 the Internet to sexually exploit children, after receiving testimony from Alice S. Fisher, Assistant Attor- Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:45 a.m., and adjourned at 7:31 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Wednes- ney General, Criminal Division, Department of Jus- day, September 20, 2006. (For Senate’s program, see tice; Jim Finch, Assistant Director, Cyber Division, the remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record Federal Bureau of Investigation; Michael J. Brown, on page S9735.) Bedford County, Bedford, Virginia; Ernie Allen and John Shehan, both of the National Center for Miss- ing and Exploited Children, Alexandria, Virginia; Committee Meetings and Sharon W. Cooper, University of North Carolina (Committees not listed did not meet) Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Fayetteville. NOMINATIONS: IRAN’S NUCLEAR AMBITIONS Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded hearing to examine the nominations of General a hearing to examine the policy of the United States Bantz J. Craddock, USA, for reappointment to be towards Iran, focusing on the response to Iran’s con- general and to be Commander, U.S. European Com- tinued pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability in- mand, Vice Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN for cluding its nuclear enrichment and re-processing ac- appointment to be admiral and to be Commander, tivities, after receiving testimony from R. Nicholas U.S. Southern Command, Nelson M. Ford, of Vir- Burns, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; ginia, to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Fi- Ray Takeyh, Council on Foreign Relations, and Mar- nancial Management and Comptroller, and Ronald J. tin S. Indyk, Brookings Institution, both of Wash- James, of Ohio, to be Assistant Secretary of the ington, D.C.; and Ashton B. Carter, Harvard Uni- Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. versity Belfer Center for Science and International COMBATING PORNOGRAPHY Affairs, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the PRISON RADICALIZATION problem of child pornography and what financial Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- service companies and their regulators can do to fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to discuss Fed- eliminate child pornography from the financial pay- eral efforts to prevent the recruitment of terrorists ment system, after receiving testimony from Alberto and extremists in Federal prisons, after receiving tes- R. Gonzales, Attorney General, Department of Jus- timony from John M. Vanyur, Assistant Director, tice; Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing and Correctional Programs Division, Federal Bureau of Exploited Children, Alexandria, Virginia; Kim Prisons, and Donald N. Van Duyn, Deputy Assistant Mowder, Bank of America, Louisville, Kentucky; Director, Counterterrorism Division, Federal Bureau Mark MacCarthy, Visa U.S.A., Inc., Washington, of Investigation, both of the Department of Justice;

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Javed Ali, Senior Intelligence Officer, Office of Intel- of the Department of Justice; and Jens Ludwig, ligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Se- Georgetown University Public Policy Institute, and curity; Frank J. Cilluffo, George Washington Uni- Mary Lou Leary, National Center for Victims of versity Homeland Security Policy Institute, and Crime, both of Washington, D.C. Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Counterterrorism Founda- tion, both of Washington, D.C.; and Gregory B. NOMINATIONS Saathoff, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a Charlottesville. hearing to examine the nominations of Robert James Jonker, Paul Lewis Maloney, and Janet T. Neff, each COST OF CRIME to be a United States District Judge for the Western Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a District of Michigan, who were introduced by Sen- hearing to examine the financial and human impact ators Levin and Stabenow, and Leslie Southwick, of of criminal activity relating to the cost of crime, fo- Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for cusing on the federal inmate population, and recidi- the Southern District of Mississippi, who was intro- vism, after receiving testimony from Harley G. duced by Senators Cochran and Lott, after the nomi- Lappin, Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Jeffrey nees testified and answered questions in their own Sedgwick, Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, both behalf. h House of Representatives with increases in the substantial gainful activity dol- Chamber Action lar amount under the Social Security Act (H. Rept. Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 pub- 109–669); and lic bills, H.R. 6092–6112; and 6 resolutions, H.J. H. Res. 1015, providing for consideration of H.R. Res. 95–96; H. Con. Res. 476; and H. Res. 4844, to amend the National Voter Registration Act 1014–1016 were introduced. Pages H6732–33 of 1993 to require any individual who desires to reg- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H6733–35 ister or re-register to vote in an election for Federal Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: office to provide the appropriate State election offi- H.R. 5622, to reauthorize the Coral Reef Con- cial with proof that the individual is a citizen of the servation Act of 2000, with an amendment (H. United States to prevent fraud in Federal elections Rept. 109–665); (H. Rept. 109–670). Page H6732 H.R. 4844, to amend the National Voter Reg- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he istration Act of 1993 to require any individual who appointed Representative Gingrey to act as Speaker desires to register or re-register to vote in an election pro tempore for today. Page H6661 for Federal office to provide the appropriate State Recess: The House recessed at 12:41 p.m. and re- election official with proof that the individual is a convened at 2 p.m. Page H6662 citizen of the United States to prevent fraud in Fed- eral elections, with amendments (H. Rept. Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest 109–666); Chaplain, Rev. Anthony Sablan Apuron, Archbishop H.R. 5811, to implement the Protocol of 1997 to of Agana, Guam. Page H6662 the International Convention for the Prevention of Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Pollution from Ships, 1973, with an amendment (H. and pass the following measures: Rept. 109–667); H.R. 3849, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Wool Suit Fabric Labeling Fairness and Inter- Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to implement pes- national Standards Conforming Act: H.R. 4583, ticide-related obligations of the United States under amended, to amend the Wool Products Labeling Act the international conventions or protocols known as of 1939 to revise the requirements for labeling of the PIC Convention, the POPs Convention, and the certain wool and cashmere products; Pages H6664–66 LRTAP POPs Protocol (H. Rept. 109–668); Supporting the goal of eliminating suffering H.R. 5483, to increase the disability earning limi- and death due to cancer by the year 2015: H. Con. tation under the Railroad Retirement Act and to Res. 210, amended, to support the goal of elimi- index the amount of allowable earnings consistent nating suffering and death due to cancer by the year

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Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Sub- SARBANES-OXLEY ACT REVIEW committee on Housing and Transportation, with the Sub- Committee on Financial Services:, Held a hearing enti- committee on Economic Policy, to hold joint hearings to tled ‘‘Sarbanes-Oxley at Four: Protecting Investors examine issues relating to non-traditional mortgages and their implications for consumers, financial institutions, and Strengthening the Markets.’’ Testimony was and the economy, 10 a.m., SD–538. heard from Christopher Cox, Chairman, SEC; and a Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- public witness. committee on Trade, Tourism, and Economic Develop- COMBATING TERRORISM/LESSONS ment, to hold hearings to examine the future of ICANN relating to Internet governance, 10 a.m., SR–253. LEARNED FROM LONDON Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nom- Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on ination of Mary E. Peters, of Arizona, to be Secretary of National Security, Emerging Threats and Inter- Transportation, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. national Relations held a hearing entitled ‘‘Com- Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- bating Terrorism: Lessons Learned From London.’’ ings to examine approaches embodied in the Asia Pacific Testimony was heard from John Rollins, Specialist in Partnership, 2:30 p.m., SD–406. Terrorism and International Crime, Foreign Affairs, Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine objectives, deficiencies, and options for reform relating to Defense, and Trade Division, Congressional Research business tax system, 10 a.m., SD–215. Service, Library of Congress; Baroness Falkner of Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- Margravine, member, House of Lords, United King- ine the nomination of Donald Y. Yamamoto, of New dom; and public witnesses. York, to be Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Re- public of Ethiopia, 10 a.m., SD–419. NONADMITTED INSURANCE AND Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: busi- REINSURANCE REFORM ACT ness meeting to consider S. 2322, to amend the Public Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Com- Health Service Act to make the provision of technical mercial and Administrative Law held a hearing on services for medical imaging examinations and radiation H.R. 5637, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly, Act of 2006. Testimony was heard from public wit- S. 1531, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human nesses. Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls, S. FEDERAL ELECTION INTEGRITY ACT 3771, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for the health Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a closed centers program under section 330 of such Act, S. 1325, rule providing one hour of debate in the House on to establish grants to provide health services for improved H.R. 4844, to amend the National Voter Registra- nutrition, increased physical activity, obesity and eating tion Act of 1993 to require any individual who de- disorder prevention, H.R. 5074, to amend the Railroad sires to register or re-register to vote in an election Retirement Act of 1974 to provide for continued pay- for Federal office to provide the appropriate State ment of railroad retirement annuities by the Department election official with proof that the individual is a of the Treasury, and the nominations of Randolph James citizen of the United States to prevent fraud in Fed- Clerihue, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of eral elections, and for other purposes, equally divided Labor, Jane M. Doggett, of Montana, to be a Member of and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor- the National Council on the Humanities, Andrew von ity member of the Committee on House Administra- Eschenbach, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services, Ste- tion. The rule waives all points of order against con- phen Goldsmith, of Indiana, to be a Member of the sideration of the bill. The rule provides that the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and amendment in the nature of a substitute as reported Community Service, Roger L. Hunt, of Nevada, John E. by the Committee on House Administration shall be Kidde, of California, and John Peyton, of Florida, each to considered as adopted. Finally, the rule provides one be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S motion to recommit with or without instructions. Truman Scholarship Foundation, Lauren M. Maddox, of

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Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Communications tion Nuclear Plant and Hydrogen Production: A Critical and Outreach, Department of Education, Eliza McFadden, Status Report,’’ 1 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. of Florida, to be a Member of the National Institute for Subcommittee on Federal Workforce and Agency Orga- Literacy Advisory Board, Sandra Pickett, of Texas, to be nization, hearing entitled ‘‘Executive and Judicial Com- a Member of the National Museum and Library Services pensation in the Federal Government (Quadrennial Com- Board, Arthur K. Reilly, of New Jersey, to be a Member mission),’’ 2 p.m., 2203 Rayburn. of the National Science Board, National Science Founda- Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census, hearing tion, Peter W. Tredick, of California, to be a Member of entitled ‘‘Historic Preservation and Community Develop- the National Mediation Board, nominations in the Public ment: Why Cities and Towns Should Look to the Past Health Service Corps, and other pending nominations, as the Key to Their Future,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. 10 a.m., SD–430. Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intel- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: ligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assess- to hold hearings to examine assessing Spiral 1.1 of the ment, hearing entitled ‘‘The Homeland Security Implica- National Security Personnel System, 2:30 p.m., SD–342. tions of Radicalization,’’ 1 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold an oversight hear- Committee on International Relations, hearing on Afghani- ing to examine Tribal Self Governance, 9:30 a.m., stan: Five Years after 9/11, Part I, 10:30 a.m., 2172 Ray- SR–485. burn. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and preserving effective Federal law enforcement relating to International Operations, hearing on the Deteriorating reporters’ privilege legislation, 9:30 a.m., SD–226. Peace in Sudan, 2:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the pro- Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats, to posal to restructure the Ninth Circuit, 2 p.m., SD–226. mark up H. Res. 989, Commending the United King- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold hearings to exam- dom for its efforts in the War on Terror; followed by a ine the legislative presentation of the American Legion, hearing on Serbia: Current Issues and Future Direction, 10 a.m., SD–106. 1 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. Select Committee on Intelligence: to receive a closed brief- Committee on the Judiciary, to mark up the following ing regarding intelligence matters, 3:30 p.m., SH–219. bills H.R. 6054, Military Commissions Act of 2006: H.R. 5825, Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act; House H.R. 6052, Copyright Modernization Act of 2006; and Committee on Agriculture, hearing to review Federal Farm H.R. 4239, Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, 10 a.m., Policy, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Energy and Commerce, to consider the fol- Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and lowing: the National Institutes of Health Reform Act of Mineral Resources, hearing on H.R. 6080, to establish 2006; H.R. 5533, Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and the Mineral Commodity Information Agency within the Drug Development Act of 2006; H.R. 3248, Lifespan Department of the Interior, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. Respite Care Act of 2005; H.R. 971, To extend the dead- Committee on Rules, to consider the following: H.R. line for commencement of construction of certain hydro- 6094, Community Protection Act; H.R. 6095, Immigra- electric projects in Connecticut; S. 176, To extend the tion Law Enforcement Act; and H.R. 4830, Border Tun- deadline for commencement of construction of a hydro- nel Prevention Act, 3:30 p.m., H–313 Capitol. electric project in the State of Alaska; S. 244, To extend Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Energy, hearing the deadline for commencement of construction of a hy- on Department of Energy’s Plan for Climate Change droelectric project in the State of Wyoming; H.R. 4377, Technology Programs, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. To extend the time required for construction of a hydro- Subcommittee on Research, hearing on International electric project; H.R. 4417, To provide for the reinstate- Polar Year: The Scientific Agenda and Federal Role, 10 ment of a license for a certain Federal Energy Regulatory a.m., 2318 Rayburn. project; a resolution authorizing the issuance of subpoenas Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to mark in connection with the Committee’s investigation into up the following: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Survey data brokering, including its investigation into the Hew- Resolutions; GSA Capital Investment and Leasing Pro- lett-Packard situation, and related matters; a resolution gram Resolutions for Fiscal Year 2007; H.R. 1105, Dam authorizing the issuance of subpoenas in connection with Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2005; H.R. 4981, the Committee’s investigation into the sexual exploitation amended, Dam Safety Act of 2006; H.R. 5026, To des- of children over the Internet, and related matters; and the ignate the Investigations Building of the Food and Drug Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of Administration located at 466 Fernandez Juncos Avenue 2006, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. in San Juan, Puerto, as the ‘‘Andres Toro Building;’’ Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Capital H.R. 1556, To designate a parcel of land located on the Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enter- site of the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse prises, hearing entitled ‘‘Improving Transparency in State in St. Louis, Missouri, as the ‘‘Clyde S. Cahill Memorial Regulation of Insurer Investments,’’ 10 a.m., 2128 Ray- Park;’’ H.R. 5606, To designate the Federal building and burn. United States courthouse located at 221 and 211 West Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on En- Ferguson Street in Tyler, Texas as the ‘‘William M. ergy and Resources, hearing entitled ‘‘The Next Genera- Steger Federal Building and United States Courthouse;’’

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H.R. 2322, To designate the Federal building located at Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight 320 North Main Street in McAllen, Texas, as the ‘‘Kika of Federal Aviation Administration Safety Programs,’’ 2 de la Garza Federal Building;’’ H. R. 5546, amended, To p.m., 2167 Rayburn. designate the U.S. courthouse to be constructed in Green- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, oversight hearing to re- ville, South Carolina, as the ‘‘Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., view the previous fiscal year and look ahead to the up- Federal Courthouse;’’ and H.R. 6051, amended, To des- coming year, 10:30 a.m., 334 Cannon. ignate the Federal building located at 2 South Main Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, to mark up Street in Akron, Ohio, as the ‘‘John F. Seiberling Federal H.R. 6825, Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act, 2 Building,’’ 11 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. p.m., H–405 Capitol.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE vision Authorization Act of 2005; (2) S. 2430—Great 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 20 Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2006; (3) H.R. 2334—City of Oxnard Water Recycling and Desali- nation Act of 2005; (4) H.R. 5664—Jacob Fletcher Post Senate Chamber Office Building Designation Act; (5) H.R. 4768—Robert Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any Linn Memorial Post Office Building Designation Act; (6) morning business (not to extend beyond 30 minutes), H.R. 4586—Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commis- Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed sion Act of 2005; (7) S. 2832—Appalachian Regional to consideration of H.R. 6061, Secure Fence Act, with a Development Act Amendments of 2006; (8) H.R. vote on the motion to invoke cloture to occur thereon at 4653—To repeal a prohibition on the use of certain funds approximately 11 a.m. for tunneling in certain areas with respect to the Los An- geles to San Fernando Valley Metro Rail project, Cali- fornia; (9) H.R. 3858—Pets Evacuation and Transpor- Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tation Standards Act of 2006; and (10) H.R. 5450—Na- 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 20 tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act. Consideration of H.R. 4844—Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006 (Subject to a Rule). House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Consideration of suspensions as follows: (1) S. 1025—Wichita Project Equus Beds Di-

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Fossella, Vito, N.Y., E1749, E1751, E1753 Paul, Ron, Tex., E1766 Fox, Virginia, N.C., E1747 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E1761 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E1757 Herseth, Stephanie, S.D., E1762 Ramstad, Jim, Minn., E1767 Berry, Marion, Ark., E1765 Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1764 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1749, E1751 Bilbray, Brian P., Calif., E1767 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E1759, E1762 Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E1759, E1763 Bishop, Timothy H., N.Y., E1754 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E1747, E1749, E1751, E1754, Serrano, Jose´ E., N.Y., E1766 Brown, Corrine, Fla., E1756 E1758 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E1754 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E1762 Langevin, James R., R.I., E1758 Smith, Adam, Wash., E1757 Burton, Dan, Ind., E1767 Lewis, John, Ga., E1763 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1765 Buyer, Steve, Ind., E1762 McKeon, Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’, Calif., E1756 Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E1753 Capps, Lois, Calif., E1758 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1759, E1766 Sweeney, John E., N.Y., E1754 Davis, Jo Ann, Va., E1767 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1767 Tancredo, Thomas G., Colo., E1748, E1751, E1752 Dreier, David, Calif., E1753 Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E1762 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E1747, E1750, E1752, E1755 Ehlers, Vernon J., Mich., E1760 Miller, George, Calif., E1748, E1751 Udall, Mark, Colo., E1757 Etheridge, Bob, N.C., E1764, E1766 Musgrave, Marilyn N., Colo., E1759 Udall, Tom, N.M., E1756 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1747, E1749 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1757 Weller, Jerry, Ill., E1763

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