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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH IN RECOGNITION OF RANDALL B. chain management and her leadership of the APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013 PARKER FOR HIS MERITORIOUS Subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT, Anal- CIVILIAN SERVICE AWARD NOMI- ysis, and Counterintelligence will be sorely NATION missed. SPEECH OF As a member of the House Intelligence HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN HON. STEVE AUSTRIA Committee, Representative MYRICK has con- OF OHIO sistently demonstrated a willingness to work OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES collaboratively to ensure the intelligence com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity has the resources it needs while simul- Tuesday, June 12, 2012 taneously securing the Constitutional rights of Friday, June 8, 2012 Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in United States citizens. honor of Randall B. Parker. I am honored to The House in Committee of the Whole It has been a pleasure and an honor to House on the state of the Union had under recognize Mr. Parker for his Meritorious Civil- work with her on the House Intelligence Com- consideration the bill (H.R. 5882) making ap- ian Service Award nomination. Mr. Parker was mittee. She has dutifully served both her local propriations for the Legislative Branch for nominated for his outstanding service as Vice constituents and this Nation. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and Director, 88th Air Base Wing (ABW), Aero- f for other purposes: nautical Systems Center (ASC), Air Force Ma- terial Command (AFMC), Wright-Patterson Air PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in sup- Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio from 4 March port of H.R. 5882, the FY13 Legislative 2007 to 10 March 2012. Branch Appropriations bill and to commend HON. JEFF DENHAM During his service, Mr. Parker distinguished OF CALIFORNIA Chairmen ROGERS and CRENSHAW and Rank- himself as an exceptional leader who guided IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Members DICKS and HONDA for working to- the organization through numerous cultural gether to bring this bi-partisan legislation to Tuesday, June 12, 2012 and business challenges while executing a full the floor. range of personal management responsibil- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker on rollcall No. H.R. 5882 provides $3.3 billion for oper- ities. Over the course of his tenure, he pre- 317, I was unable to cast a vote on this ations of the House of Representatives and pared and developed personnel for career op- amendment to the Energy and Water Appro- joint operations with the U.S. Senate. The portunities, provided guidance to ensure work priations bill for fiscal year 2013 due to obliga- funding level is $34 million less than the cur- effort and products reflected management’s tions in my district. The underlying bill was a rent year and $190 million less than requested expectations, and spearheaded the ‘‘Grow the well struck balance of funding priorities. by those offices and agencies covered by the Force’’ 88th ABW Commander’s initiative, fo- California, my district included, is very de- bill. H.R. 5882 freezes funding for House oper- cused on recruiting and developing a superior, pendent on gasoline for its transportation ations at the current level, while increasing qualified workforce, while responding to ongo- needs. Without the necessary research funds, funds for the U.S. Capitol Police, for the Gov- ing budgetary and manpower reduction driven the state will not be able to develop new and ernment Accountability Office—which conducts by the office of the Secretary of Defense better ways to fuel our cars and trucks. With oversight investigations for the Federal gov- (OSD) and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) effi- nearly fifty percent of California’s oil coming ernment, and for the non-partisan Congres- ciency initiatives. from the Middle East, it is crucial that we con- sional Budget Office. Mr. Parker’s expertise and experience are tinue to research and develop our fuel re- The funding provided by this measure is truly noteworthy and will be greatly missed. sources here at home to ease our depend- needed for the smooth and efficient operation His outstanding performance culminates a ence on an unstable source that can drive up of the House of Representatives and the U.S. long and distinguished career that reflects his costs on consumers. Senate. It provides funds for phone service, commitment and service to our community Had I been present, I would have voted for computers for postage and for every other and nation. ‘‘nay.’’ resource necessary for the legislative branch Thus, with great pride, I recognize Randall f of the American government to serve the peo- B. Parker for his long-term commitment to the IN RECOGNITION OF LEADER ple of the United States. United States Air Force and I would like to ex- NANCY PELOSI’S 25 YEARS OF tend best wishes for the future. SERVICE f f HONORING HOUSE INTELLIGENCE PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. LAURA RICHARDSON COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA SUE MYRICK OF NORTH CARO- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LINA HON. JEFF DENHAM Tuesday, June 12, 2012 OF CALIFORNIA HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Leader NANCY PELOSI’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MARYLAND outstanding achievements during her 25 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 12, 2012 of service as a Member of Congress. It has Tuesday, June 12, 2012 been a great privilege to serve alongside and Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I learn from such a strong and effective leader. 318, I was unable to cast a vote on this would like to acknowledge the work and lead- One of the proudest moments of my career amendment to the Energy and Water Appro- ership of one of my colleagues on the House was when I was sworn into the House of Rep- priations bill for fiscal year 2013 due to obliga- Intelligence Committee, Representative SUE resentatives by Ms. PELOSI. She has been a tions in my district. The underlying bill was a MYRICK of North Carolina. mentor to me, and I am continually inspired by well struck balance of funding priorities, and I Representative MYRICK has decided to retire her unwavering commitment to social and eco- feel that the funding for our National Nuclear from Congress and this may well be her last nomic justice. She skillfully balances her de- Security Administration should be maintained official vote for the Intelligence Authorization sire for bipartisanship cooperation with faithful- at appropriate levels to protect our national se- Act of FY 2013. With her retirement, we lose ness to her core beliefs, a rare talent in poli- curity. a dedicated committee member. tics today. Had I been present, I would have voted Representative MYRICK’s engagement on Speaker PELOSI made history when she was ‘‘nay.’’ matters of homegrown terrorism and supply selected as the first female Democratic Leader

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Unfortunately, the most productive sessions in American history. much-deserved achievement and look forward Congressional Resolution was laid on the With unmatched party unity in voting, the to traveling to and from this site in the future. table and never came up again. House of Representatives passed more land- f However, presumably also at the request of mark legislation than any Congress since the Mr. Morris, Connecticut State Senator Henry Johnson administration, addressing issues as PERSONAL EXPLANATION Welch introduced an identical Resolution in diverse as food safety, nuclear arms treaties, the General Assembly, which passed the Sen- and the repeal of the discriminatory ‘‘Don’t HON. JEFF DENHAM ate on June 6, 1862, and passed the House Ask, Don’t Tell’’ policy in the military. OF CALIFORNIA on June 17, 1862, recommending that the citi- Her successful stewardship of the Patient IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens of Connecticut observe June 14th and Protection and Affordable Care Act has pro- Tuesday, June 12, 2012 September 17th as Flag Day and Constitution vided healthcare to 32 million uninsured Amer- Day, making Connecticut the first State to do icans and reformed a broken system. She Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. so. backed Wall Street Reform as well as Presi- 316, I was unable to cast a vote on this Whether it was helping to lay the foundation dent Obama’s stimulus package to protect amendment to the Energy and Water Appro- for the United States Constitution, or being the working Americans from job loss and prevent priations bill for fiscal year 2013 due to obliga- home to distinguished citizens such as Mark economic collapse. Her handling of the Lilly tions in my district. The underlying bill was a Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Samuel Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the increase of well struck balance of funding priorities. Colt, Hartford’s history has forever been inter- minimum wage have also demonstrated her California, my district included, is very de- woven with that of our great country. Given dedication to supporting pay equity in our pendent on gasoline for its transportation that the city of Hartford has played such a his- labor force. needs. Without the necessary research funds, toric role in shaping the United States, it is no I would also like to take a moment to ac- the state will not be able to develop new and surprise that the idea of Flag Day originated knowledge Ms. PELOSI’s many contributions to better ways to fuel our cars and trucks. With there. people living with HIV/AIDS. This issue has nearly fifty percent of California’s oil coming f been a top priority for Ms. PELOSI since she from the Middle East, it is crucial that we con- first took her oath of office, and her work has tinue to research and develop our fuel re- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- led to significant advances over the past 25 sources here at home to ease our depend- CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, years. By publicizing this issue, she has ence on an unstable source that can drive up 2013 helped to reduce discrimination and social costs on consumers. SPEECH OF stigmas associated with the disease. She has Had I been present, I would have voted also doubled the level of U.S. funding for glob- ‘‘nay.’’ HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG al health initiatives during her time as Speak- f OF FLORIDA er. Ms. PELOSI is responsible for U.S. leader- THE ANNIVERSARY OF FLAG DAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship on this issue, which has saved the lives IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT of millions of the world’s most vulnerable. Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Mr. Speaker, this long list of accomplish- The House in Committee of the Whole ments is a testament to Ms. PELOSI’s deter- HON. JOHN B. LARSON House on the state of the Union had under mination, and her quarter century of service OF CONNECTICUT consideration the bill (H.R. 5855) making ap- propriations for Department of Homeland has left an indelible mark on this great institu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Security for the fiscal year ending Sep- tion. I am honored to serve under her leader- Tuesday, June 12, 2012 tember 30, 2013, and for other purposes: ship, and I look forward to her future acco- lades. Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair, as we rise today to celebrate Flag Day, a national complete consideration of H.R. 5855, the De- f celebration of our country and its freedoms, partment of Homeland Security Appropriations RECOGNIZING QUAD CITY INTER- which was originally conceived in Hartford, bill which funds the United States Coast NATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE ‘‘IL- Connecticut. Guard, I rise to share with my colleagues an- LINOIS PRIMARY AIRPORT OF The concept for a ‘‘Flag Day’’, a commemo- other example of why it remains one of our THE YEAR’’ ration of the 1777 establishment of our na- most important and efficient federal agencies. tional flag, originated in Hartford shortly after Just last month, the crew of USCGC Reso- HON. ROBERT T. SCHILLING the start of the Civil War when Hartford resi- lute, based in Sector St. Petersburg, Florida OF ILLINOIS dent Jonathan Morris imagined Flag Day as which I have the privilege to represent, inter- an opportunity to promote the idea of a strong cepted shipments of cocaine in the Caribbean IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES union in the face of the growing conflict. He valued at $135 million. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 felt that engendering pride in our most potent The interdictions occurred during a two- Mr. SCHILLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and patriotic symbol of unity might serve as a month period and were a direct result of Oper- commend the Quad City International Airport reminder of the sacrifices borne by prior Amer- ation Martillo, a U.S., European, and Western for its selection as the ‘‘Illinois Primary Airport icans to establish the country, and restore a Hemisphere effort to target illicit trafficking of the Year’’ at the Illinois Aviation Conference sense of respect for the national government routes on Central American coasts. On May held in St. Charles, Illinois, on May 23, 2012. in Washington. 31, 2012, Resolute returned to St. Petersburg Success does not come without hard work Mr. Morris related his idea to Charles Dud- after an eight-week deployment in the Western and commitment. The efforts of the employees ley Warner, editor of the Hartford Evening Caribbean in support of counter-narcotics and of the Metropolitan Airport Authority, MAA, Press, who was impressed by the idea and search and rescue operations with the 168 have helped the Quad City International Air- wrote an editorial calling for two new national bales of cocaine. port win its first ‘‘Illinois Primary Airport of the holidays, Flag Day and Constitution Day. On Sector St. Petersburg has proudly served Year’’ award since 2004, and I applaud their June 14th, 1861, with the country two months our community, the Gulf Coast and our nation dedication. into the Civil War and with troops mustering in since 1924. It is one of the Coast Guard’s The improvements to the airport’s infrastruc- downtown Hartford, residents of Connecticut largest commands, patrolling over 370 nautical ture over the past several months and years followed his lead and organized the first cele- miles of Florida’s coastline. The west coast’s due to partnerships with the Division of Aero- bration to honor our flag, and all that it stood vulnerability to smuggling unwanted goods nautics and the Federal Aviation Administra- for. and drugs makes it a critical sector and point tion have been excellent and contributed to After the success of the 1861 celebrations of interest for our nation. Coast Guard Sector the winning of this award. in Hartford, Jonathan Morris asked Congress- St. Petersburg’s chief operational duties in- I frequently use the Quad City International man Dwight Loomis, representing the First clude Search and Rescue, Maritime Homeland Airport and am excited as the airport con- District of Connecticut in the U.S. House of Security, Law Enforcement, and Waterways

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Moreover, in the body and deserve each of our attention. an outstanding job of defending our coastline, absence of federal participation, the state and I have written to the House’s leadership urg- patrolling our fisheries, and providing life-sav- local governments have already completed 18 ing them to revise this body’s rules and pro- ing search and rescue operations throughout miles of levee improvements and will have vided responsible ways to ensure taxpayer the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. spent upwards of $350 million on the project money is protected, while allowing fully vetted Mr. Chair, it is a great honor to be the only by the end of this year. projects to move forward. member of this House to represent four sepa- The federal government has not been able I look forward to working with you and our rate and distinct Coast Guard operations: Sec- to support this crucial flood protection project, colleagues in the House in a bipartisan man- tor St. Petersburg, Air State Clearwater, because of the current ban on earmarks and ner to address responsible reforms that will Search and Rescue Station Sand Key, and this Congress’s challenges in investing in our ensure critical public safety challenges are Port Security Unit 307. Each carries out a vital nation’s infrastructure. The result of this is that met, while ensuring taxpayer money is being mission to protect our nation and its men and construction is expected to stop this year leav- spent wisely. It is my hope we can responsibly women serve here and aboard to fulfill these ing 100,000 of my constituents at risk. resolve this issue in a timely manner. critical responsibilities. With the passage of While I realize and appreciate that the au- thorization of Army Corps of Engineers this appropriations bill tonight, we provide the f Coast Guard with the equipment and re- projects is not within the purview of the Appro- sources it needs to undertake its training and priations Committee, the topic is nonetheless PERSONAL EXPLANATION missions safely. Please join me in saying con- important to raise. The underlying problem is gratulations to the crew of USCGC Resolute, the absolute prohibition against ‘‘earmarks’’ the members of Sector St. Petersburg, and all our Majority has imposed on this body, which HON. JEFF DENHAM the Coasties who serve our great nation in is impeding our ability to our job. This morato- OF CALIFORNIA uniform for a job well done. rium has resulted in the stopping routine au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f thorizing legislation our constituents badly Tuesday, June 12, 2012 need: a new Water Resources Development PERSONAL EXPLANATION Act bill. Working with the Corps of Engineers, Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. we have accomplished every conceivable re- 345, I was unavoidably detained and was not HON. JEFF DENHAM view, documentation and approval requirement present to cast my vote due to other obliga- for this project to go forward, but Congress tions. OF CALIFORNIA has still yet to act on the legislation necessary Had I been present, I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to move forward with these badly needed ‘‘nay.’’ Tuesday, June 12, 2012 projects. Mr, DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. The completed Chief’s Report for this f 315, I was unable to cast a vote on this project was sent to Congress by the Corps over a year ago yet no action has taken place. HEALTH CARE COST REDUCTION amendment to the Energy and Water Appro- ACT OF 2012 priations bill for fiscal year 2013 due to obliga- One hundred thousand people, an inter- tions in my district. The underlying bill was a national airport, hundreds of small businesses, SPEECH OF well struck balance of funding priorities. a number of schools remain at risk. It is my sincere hope our Majority will reexamine its The United States needs to have an all-of- current moratorium to ensure local needs can HON. JOHN C. CARNEY, JR. the-above energy approach that will meet the be met. Everyone can agree that we must OF DELAWARE demand of our growing country. Nuclear en- bring an end to wasteful, unjustified projects. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ergy should continue to be an aspect of our But in our effort to throw out the wasteful, energy production and we should continue to Thursday, June 7, 2012 we’ve also thrown out the very worthy, and research the capabilities and our practices people’s lives and livelihood are in jeopardy. Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to surrounding the use of nuclear energy to en- To address the unjustified yet real prohibi- express my thoughts about the tax on medical sure that we are as efficient and safe in our tion resulting from the ‘‘earmark’’ label, I intro- devices. nuclear energy sector as possible. duced legislation last month that is in full com- The House voted on H.R. 436, the Health The United States has a proven supply of pliance with the House’s rules: H.R. 4353, the Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012. This bill resources for domestic energy use, and we ‘‘Flood Protection Public Safety Act of 2012.’’ would have repealed the 2.3 percent tax on should be pursuing policies that allow us to This bill authorizes flood protection projects medical devices that was instituted to pay for develop those resources. Nuclear energy is a that have a completed Army Corps of Engi- the Affordable Care Act. While I did not sup- renewable source with a high power genera- neers Chief’s Report that have been sent to port H.R. 436, I recognize that medical device tion potential. Congress for approval. The bill would allow a makers are at the forefront of innovation and Had I been present, I would have voted small number of flood protection projects that Federal legislation should support those ‘‘nay.’’ across the nation to move forward including efforts. I am concerned about the impact that f those in Sacramento, Topeka, Cedar Rapids, the medical device tax will have on American jobs. Particularly during these difficult eco- THE FLOOD PROTECTION PUBLIC and North Dakota. nomic times, I believe we must do everything SAFETY ACT OF 2012 Congress faces a choice. Invest in our infra- structure today, or pay the price of recovering we can to encourage, not stifle, job creation. from a disaster tomorrow. We can all agree I believe the Affordable Care Act will provide HON. DORIS O. MATSUI that preventing a disaster is a much wiser and critical health care coverage to millions of OF CALIFORNIA cheaper solution. Americans, and I also believe that paying for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Though an authorization is outside the it responsibly is important. I did not support scope of the bill pending before us, I ask that H.R. 436 because I do not believe that Ameri- Tuesday, June 12, 2012 this body forge a responsible, sensible policy cans already struggling to afford the cost of Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, Sacramento’s on so-called earmarks, a policy that continues healthcare coverage should bear the burden flood risk is well documented. It is the most at- to stop wasteful projects but allows and even of eliminating this tax. Moreover, I believe we risk metropolitan area for major flooding in our promotes worthwhile initiatives. should refrain from making significant changes nation. It is home to California’s State Capitol, For 200 years the federal government has to the funding structure of the Affordable Care an international airport, and half a million peo- been a partner with the states to provide for Act until the Supreme Court has rendered its ple. If Sacramento were to flood the economic the public’s safety. I urge my colleagues on decision on the constitutionality of the law. At damages could reach up to $40 billion dollars. the other side of the aisle to revise the current that time, the House should revisit repealing A critical component for protecting Sac- moratorium that is preventing Congress from the medical device tax with an offset that pro- ramento from a disaster is the Natomas Levee responding to urgent public safety needs tects American families while being fiscally re- Improvement Project. Local taxpayers have across the nation. I believe these matters are sponsible.

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Representative BOREN immediately IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise today to have it noted in the CONGRES- began offering new and fresh ideas on intel- Tuesday, June 12, 2012 SIONAL RECORD that I was not able to be in ligence, including suggesting the institution of Mr. AUSTRIA. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Washington on June 8, 2012 for votes be- a financial reward to incentivize efforts to cap- people of Ohio’s Seventh Congressional Dis- cause of a family emergency. If I had been ture Usama bin Laden. He personally worked here, I would have voted as follows: trict, I am honored to recognize Major General to enhance the Boren Foreign Language Edward J. Mechenbier for his outstanding ca- On the Gosar Amendment that reduces the Scholarship program initially established by his reer in the United States Air Force, his leader- budget for the Botanic Garden by $1,235,000 ship to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and for fiscal year 2013, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ father, Senator David L. Boren. his heroic acts for our Nation. On the Broun Amendment that reduces Representative BOREN’s assistance during A graduate from the U.S. Air Force Acad- funding for the Congressional Research Serv- the Intelligence Committee’s drafting and pas- emy in 1964, General Mechenbier attended ice by $878,000 (FY 2012 Level) and transfer sage of the Cyber Information Sharing and $878,000 to the spending reduction account, I pilot training and served tours in Europe and Protection Act was critical to our success. I al- Southeast Asia flying the F–4C. In June 1967, would have voted ‘‘no.’’ ways knew I could count on him for good he was shot down on his 80th mission over On the Scalise Amendment that reduces by North Vietnam and spent 5 years, 8 months, $1,000,000 the amount provided for the Open counsel and support. While his retirement will and 4 days as a prisoner of war. On 29 May World Leadership Center and directs that create a vacancy on the Subcommittee on of 2004, he flew his final flight, returning to $1,000,000 to the spending reduction account, Terrorism, HUMINT, Analysis, and Counter- Hanoi on the same aircraft to bring home the I would voted ‘‘aye.’’ intelligence, his service has made our com- remains of two servicemembers listed as On the Moran/Welch/Pingree Amendment mittee and country better. missing in action. that prohibits the use of Styrofoam products in In 1973, he was assigned to the Fighter food service facilities in the House of Rep- As members of the House Intelligence Com- Branch, 4950th Test Wing, Wright-Patterson resentatives, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ mittee, Representative BOREN has consistently Air Force Base. In 1975 he resigned his reg- On the Flake Amendment that prohibits demonstrated a willingness to work collabo- ular commission and continued to fly the F– funding for the purchase of paid online adver- ratively to ensure the intelligence community 100 and A–7 for 16 years with the Ohio Na- tisements by Members, committees, and lead- has the resources it needs while simulta- tional Guard. In 1991, General Mechenbier ership offices, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ neously securing the constitutional rights of On the Democratic Motion to Recommit transferred to the Air Force Reserve where he United States citizens. served with the Joint Logistics Systems Center H.R. 5882 that would cut by 10 percent the of- and Headquarters Air Force Materiel Com- ficial franked mail component of the Member’s It has been a pleasure and an honor to mand. Representational Allowance, I would have work with him on the House Intelligence Com- General Mechenbier has more than four voted ‘‘aye.’’ mittee. He has dutifully served both his local decades of active-duty, Guard and Reserve On Final Passage of H.R. 5882, Legislative constituents and this nation. service. Throughout his service he has been Branch Appropriations Act, 2013, I would have awarded two Silver Stars, two Distinguished voted ‘‘no.’’ Finally, on the Republican Motion to Instruct f Flying Crosses, the Bronze star with V, two Conferees on H.R. 4348, offered by Mr. Purple Hearts, Meritorious Service Medal, 9 PERSONAL EXPLANATION BROUN of Georgia, that would instruct House Air medals and the P.O.W. medal. conferees to insist on provisions that limit Major General Mechenbier, the Air Force’s funding out of the Highway Trust Fund (includ- last serving Vietnam-era former prisoner of ing the Mass Transit Account) for Federal aid HON. JEFF DENHAM war, retired in June of 2004. He served as the highway and transit programs to amounts that OF CALIFORNIA mobilization assistant to the Commander, do not exceed $37,500,000,000 for FY 2013, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. His outstanding performance culminates a long f Tuesday, June 12, 2012 and distinguished career that reflects his dedi- HONORING HOUSE INTELLIGENCE Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. cation and service to our community and Na- COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE 371, I was unable to cast a vote on the Gosar tion. DAN BOREN OF OKLAHOMA Thus, with great pride, I recognize Major amendment to the Legislative Branch Appro- General Ed Mechenbier for his commendable HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER priations bill for fiscal year 2013 (H.R. 5882) service to the citizens of the United States and because I was unavoidably detained at a me- OF MARYLAND his long-term commitment to the United States morial for a fallen peace officer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Air Force. I join the people of Ohio’s Seventh Had I been present, I would have voted Congressional District in extending my great Tuesday, June 12, 2012 ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 371, to reduce funding for appreciation for his service and success in all Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I future endeavors. would like to acknowledge the work and lead- the U.S. Botanical Gardens by $1.235 million.

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