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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 110 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 110 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 154 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008 No. 64 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was people is. Their desire to perform for dents, and she presented them each called to order by the Speaker pro tem- our Nation’s brave men and women in with her commander’s coin in recogni- pore (Mr. COHEN). uniform illustrated the depth of their tion of their outstanding performance. f character and the caliber of their fami- Colonel Horoho, who also is an Appa- lies and of the communities that have lachian State University alumna, is a DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO raised them. Their music, no doubt, fine example of a dedicated leader who TEMPORE lifted the spirits of our troops at Wal- went above and beyond to welcome and The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ter Reed Medical Center. The fact that to congratulate the students. fore the House the following commu- they would travel hundreds of miles Yesterday’s performance was an il- nication from the Speaker: was nothing short of inspiring for all lustration of the generosity and kind- WASHINGTON, DC, who were in attendance. ness of the people of the Fifth District. April 22, 2008. I want to thank Band Director Scott It was a proud moment for Ashe Coun- I hereby appoint the Honorable STEVE Turnmyre for the long hours and hard ty High School. The band members’ di- COHEN to act as Speaker pro tempore on this work he put into getting this trip to- rector, Scott Turnmyre, and the par- day. gether and for rallying the people of ents are to be commended for their NANCY PELOSI, Ashe County to this very worthy cause. service to our wounded warriors at Speaker of the House of Representatives. Their generous donations helped make Walter Reed. f this trip a reality. Mr. Speaker, the remarks made by President Bush and by Pope Benedict MORNING-HOUR DEBATE The people at the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel also deserve praise. When during the Pope’s visit to the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- they learned about the band’s plans to States last week were profound and ant to the order of the House of Janu- play for the troops at Walter Reed, should be available widely. So I am of- ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- they graciously reduced the band’s fering them today to be included in the nize Members from lists submitted by room rates during peak tourist season. RECORD. the majority and minority leaders for Kenny Lincoln, Monica Rao and Lisa With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back. morning-hour debate. Schmitt at the hotel went the extra REMARKS OF PRESIDENT BUSH AND HIS HOLI- f mile to help make this trip possible for NESS POPE BENEDICT XVI AT THE WHITE the Ashe County Steel Drum Band. HOUSE, APRIL 16, 2008 HONORING THE ASHE COUNTY Mike Asgedom at the Union Station President Bush: Holy Father, Laura and I HIGH SCHOOL ‘‘CANS AND PANS’’ parking garage also generously reduced are privileged to have you here at the White STEEL DRUM BAND the parking rate for the band’s charter House. We welcome you with the ancient The SPEAKER pro tempore. The words commended by Saint Augustine: ‘‘Pax bus. Here on Capitol Hill, Stefan Bieret Tecum.’’ Peace be with you. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from and Ted Daniel in the Sergeant at You’ve chosen to visit America on your North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- Arms Office provided on-site parking birthday. Well, birthdays are traditionally utes. for the bus while Scott, the students spent with close friends, so our entire nation Ms. FOXX. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. and their parents joined me for break- is moved and honored that you’ve decided to Yesterday, I was honored to join the fast in the Capitol and for a tour. share this special day with us. We wish you Ashe County High School ‘‘Cans and Of course, I don’t want to forget the much health and happiness—today and for Pans’’ Steel Drum Band at the Walter many years to come. fine people serving at Walter Reed This is your first trip to the United States Reed Army Medical Center where these Army Medical Center. They took care since you ascended to the Chair of Saint fine young people performed for our of every detail from parking to setup Peter. You will visit two of our greatest cit- Nation’s wounded warriors. It was a to greeting the students. Nancy ies and meet countless Americans, including true privilege to give these student Popejoy, Dayna Jamison and Latanya many who have traveled from across the musicians, their committed parents Torrence dotted every ‘‘I’’ and crossed country to see with you and to share in the and their band director, Scott every ‘‘T,’’ and I applaud them for a job joy of this visit. Here in America you’ll find Turnmyre, a tour of the Capitol before well done. a nation of prayer. Each day millions of our they played for our brave men and I also want to thank Walter Reed citizens approach our Maker on bended knee, seeking His grace and giving thanks for the women in uniform. Health Care System Commander, Colo- many blessings He bestows upon us. Millions Earlier in the morning while we nel Patricia Horoho. Colonel Horoho of Americans have been praying for your shared breakfast together, I was struck took time out of her very busy sched- visit, and millions look forward to praying with how unique this group of young ule to thank personally each of the stu- with you this week. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H2491 . VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:39 Apr 23, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A22AP7.000 H22APPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC77 with HOUSE H2492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 22, 2008 Here in America you’ll find a nation of this nation, of which they are proud to be litical leaders and those whom they rep- compassion. Americans believe that the citizens. resent are guided by truth and bring the wis- measure of a free society is how we treat the From the dawn of the Republic, America’s dom born of firm moral principle to deci- weakest and most vulnerable among us. So quest for freedom has been guided by the sions affecting the life and future of the na- each day citizens across America answer the conviction that the principles governing po- tion. universal call to feed the hungry and com- litical and social life are intimately linked For well over a century, the United States fort the sick and care for the infirm. Each to a moral order based on the dominion of of America has played an important role in day across the world the United States is God the Creator. The framers of this nation’s the international community. On Friday, working to eradicate disease, alleviate pov- founding documents drew upon this convic- God willing, I will have the honor of address- erty, promote peace and bring the light of tion when they proclaimed the self-evident ing the United Nations organization, where I hope to places still mired in the darkness of truth that all men are created equal and en- hope to encourage the efforts underway to tyranny and despair. dowed with inalienable rights grounded in make that institution an ever more effective Here in America you’ll find a nation that the laws of nature and of nature’s God. voice for the legitimate aspirations of all the welcomes the role of faith in the public The course of American history dem- world’s peoples. square. When our Founders declared our na- onstrates the difficulties, the struggles, and On this, the 60th anniversary of the Uni- tion’s independence, they rested their case the great intellectual and moral resolve versal Declaration of Human Rights, the on an appeal to the ‘‘laws of nature, and of which were demanded to shape a society need for global solidarity is as urgent as nature’s God.’’ We believe in religious lib- which faithfully embodied these noble prin- ever, if all people are to live in a way worthy erty. We also believe that a love for freedom ciples. In that process, which forged the soul of their dignity—as brothers and sisters and a common moral law are written into of the nation, religious beliefs were a con- dwelling in the same house and around that every human heart, and that these con- stant inspiration and driving force, as for ex- table which God’s bounty has set for all his stitute the firm foundation on which any ample in the struggle against slavery and in children. America has traditionally shown successful free society must be built. the civil rights movement. In our time, too, herself generous in meeting immediate Here in America, you’ll find a nation that particularly in moments of crisis, Americans human needs, fostering development and of- is fully modern, yet guided by ancient and continue to find their strength in a commit- fering relief to the victims of natural catas- eternal truths.
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