Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 110 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 110 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

SENATE—Monday, February 5, 2007

The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was appoint the Honorable MARK L. PRYOR, a place in America people are talking called to order by the Honorable MARK Senator from the State of Arkansas, to per- about Iraq—every place, that is, except L. PRYOR, a Senator from the State of form the duties of the Chair. in the Senate. I say that because in Arkansas. ROBERT C. BYRD, press conferences held, in statements President pro tempore. made by the Republican leader, they PRAYER Mr. PRYOR thereupon assumed the have stated there will be no ability to chair as Acting President pro tempore. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- proceed to the debate on this most im- fered the following prayer: f portant issue. Let us pray. According to my counterpart, the Re- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY publican leader, the Republican Sen- Great and everlasting God, who was LEADER and is and is to come, inspire all who ators are going to say no and, he says, work on Capitol Hill. Help us to see The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- without exception. What does this Your image in each other and to draw pore. The majority leader is recog- mean? That we are not going to be able strength from an awareness of Your nized. to move to proceed to this debate? sovereignty. Empower us to serve with f What is more important than what we are trying to do here today; that is, a spirit of humility and gratitude, re- SCHEDULE membering that to whom much is move forward on a debate on Iraq? As I given, much is expected. Mr. REID. Mr. President, the Senate said, they are doing it every other Strengthen our Senators. Give them will be in a period of morning business place in America. Why shouldn’t we be able to do it here in the Senate? We the wisdom to know Your will and the until 4 p.m. today. During morning learned on Friday—it was continued courage to obey Your precepts. May business, Senator BYRD is to be recog- over the weekend—that the minority is they comprehend Your vision for our nized for up to 60 minutes. At 4 p.m. we going to do everything in its power to Nation and world, becoming instru- will resume debate on the motion to block an Iraq vote. Are they so worried ments for Your glory. Lord, fill them proceed to S. 470, the sense-of-Congress that a bipartisan majority of Senators with Your power so that no weapon language relating to Iraq. Last Thurs- might voice their opposition to this es- formed against them will prosper. Help day I moved to proceed to that bill and calation; so worried that these Sen- them to view the shortcomings of oth- filed a cloture motion. That vote is ators are going to prevent any Iraq de- ers with patience and to be grateful for slated to occur today at 5:30. bate? ORDER OF PROCEDURE the exemplary virtues they witness Remember, this is a very delicate each day. I now ask unanimous consent that time in the history of our country. Not We pray in Your glorious Name. the time from 4 to 5:20 be equally di- only do we have the Iraq debate to Amen. vided and controlled between the two worry about, but we also, because of f leaders or their designees, and the final the mess, frankly, that was left by the 10 minutes prior to 5:30 p.m. be equally PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE prior majorities in the House and Sen- divided between the two leaders, with ate, have no ability to fund this Gov- The Honorable MARK L. PRYOR led the majority leader controlling the last ernment after February 15. We have to the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: 5 minutes. do that. This has to be completed by a I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- week from this Friday. United States of America, and to the Repub- pore. Without objection, it is so or- I received letters from Republican lic for which it stands, one nation under God, dered. Senators. They are going to filibuster indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f the continuing resolution, which f means I have to move forward on this IRAQ RESOLUTION FILIBUSTER APPOINTMENT OF ACTING to keep the Government from shutting PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Mr. REID. Mr. President, all across down. Our inability to go forward on America this past weekend, and even The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Iraq debate means we may not have this morning in schools, cafe´s, pool clerk will read a communication to the the Iraq debate. Remember, we have halls, I am sure, churches, synagogues, Senate from the President pro tempore lost, already, several days. We should military bases, and all offices, people (Mr. BYRD). be debating this right here today rath- are talking about this war in Iraq. The assistant legislative clerk read er than having to vote at 4:30 on wheth- They are talking about President the following letter: er we can proceed on it. Bush’s plan to escalate the war in What is the excuse—and I say ex- U.S. SENATE, Iraq—or ‘‘augment,’’ as the amendment cuse—that they are not going to let the PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Washington, DC, February 5, 2007. of the Senator from Virginia talks American people hear the Senate de- To the Senate: about. But if you look in the dic- bate the escalation of the war in Iraq? Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3 tionary, ‘‘augment’’ and ‘‘escalate’’ This claim—and I might say, it is a fee- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby have the same definition. So every ble claim—that they haven’t been

● This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a member of the Senate on the floor.

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I have 48,000, and it is going to cost, this little America we would be greeted as lib- done it publicly. surge, an additional $27 billion. If the erators. So we have had enough of this I offered to schedule an up-or-down President wants to escalate the con- politics for 4 years into this war—4 vote on McCain—that is a resolution flict and send, according to CBO, 48,000 years. supporting the President’s plan—and more troops, given these costs alone— What we need is a strategy that will on the Warner-Levin resolution in op- that is $27 billion in addition—it is im- succeed in Iraq, a strategy that is not position. That is votes up or down on portant the Senators have an oppor- an escalation. Last week, America’s in- these two amendments. This offer was tunity to vote up or down on esca- telligence communities provided their rejected. lation. latest estimates of conditions on the We then offered the Republican lead- But it is even more important be- ground in Iraq. The picture they paint- ership up-or-down votes on those two cause there is widespread opposition in ed was bleak and was backed by events resolutions I just talked about and Congress and the country to the Presi- this past week in Iraq. Every day, with they had another one. The Republican dent’s plan. Those we trust the most do rare exception, this is what we see out leader had another one. I read it. It is not believe escalation is the right way of Iraq: More than 200 people killed— the Gregg amendment. So we said let’s forward. America’s generals don’t sup- more than 200 people. Hundreds and go ahead and vote on that. I was turned port this. What does General Casey hundreds injured. It was a 2,000-pound down there also. say? When he was in Iraq he said, I bomb in a marketplace. The Iraqi Inte- I don’t know what more we can do. I don’t think this is going to work. Gen- rior Ministry, which has been very con- even went one step further and said we eral Abizaid said the same thing. Many servative, said last week that at least will hold supermajority votes, 60 votes, others have told us the same thing. 1,000 were killed in Iraq. Two million, on WARNER and on MCCAIN, two sepa- More troops will not bring stability it was reported over the weekend, have rate votes, 60 each. What more could to Iraq. The Iraq Study Group sent this left Iraq—2 million Iraqis have left we do? These were rejected. I have said project in another direction. They Iraq. this publicly, but I said it privately— made very different recommendations. We don’t need the unclassified assess- and there were all kinds of witnesses to America’s generals—of course, they do ment of our intelligence community to my conversation with the Republican not support this. The American people know things aren’t going well in Iraq— leader—the Republican leader obvi- do not support the escalation. Look at and that is an understatement—that ously can’t take ‘‘yes’’ for an answer. any public opinion poll—Democrats, the present strategy has failed and They have been given all they asked. It Republicans, Independents. The Presi- there are only nonmilitary solutions to is clear their actions are not driven by dent has heard from the Prime Min- address Iraq’s problems. That is why getting votes on Republican proposals, ister of Iraq, al-Maliki, that he doesn’t the military surge makes no sense. they are not being driven by getting want more troops in Baghdad; he wants Again, the National Intelligence Es- votes on Republican proposals; they American troops to leave Baghdad. He timate came out last week. It was are driven by a desire to provide polit- told the President that to his face. months overdue, but it did come out. ical cover. This is the message President Bush has Here are some of the things it talked The majority can’t rubberstamp the heard from the generals, the people, about. This is from our own intel- President’s policies on Iraq anymore so the Iraq Study Group, even the Iraq ligence agencies: they decided to stamp out debate and Prime Minister. Now the President Even if violence is diminished, Iraqi lead- let the actions in Iraq proceed un- should hear from Congress. But is he ers will be hard-pressed to achieve sustained checked. America deserves more than a going to? Perhaps not. The President political reconciliation in the time frame of filibuster on the President’s flawed must hear from Congress that he this estimate. plan to add 48,000 troops to Iraq. It is stands alone. A loud bipartisan mes- Listen to this next one: not 21,000. The war in Iraq has taken a sage from this body will give him an- Iraq has become a self-sustaining inter-sec- great toll on our country. Well more other opportunity to listen and to tarian struggle. than 3,000 American soldiers have been change course to a plan that gives our This is not HARRY REID. These are killed, 24,000 or 25,000 of them wounded, troops the best chance for success and the finest, the people who are doing a third of them missing eyes—head in- gives the country of Iraq the best their very best to make America safe. juries. We have 2,000 who are missing chance for stability. The National Intelligence Estimate: limbs. Is there anyone who does not think The term ‘‘civil war’’ accurately describes The war has strained our military. I this is an important debate? Is there key elements of the Iraqi conflict, but does have been told by leaders at the Pen- anyone who believes the Senate should not adequately capture the complexity of the tagon that we do not have a single remain silent on the most pressing conflict. Army unit that is nondeployed that is issue facing the country today? Unfor- I have been saying, and the American battle ready. tunately, the answer is yes. According people have been saying, for months Mr. BYRD. Would the Senator say to the Republican leader, all Repub- this is a civil war. It is a civil war, but that again, please? lican Senators will vote not to proceed. it is more than a civil war. Mr. REID. We do not have a single, We are running out of time to find a The National Intelligence Estimate: nondeployed Army unit that is ready new way forward in Iraq. That is cer- The involvement of these outside actors, to go to war. We have depleted our tainly clear. Americans and our troops Iran and Syria and Iraq’s neighbors, is not Treasury over $400 billion—some say have waited 4 years for the Senate to likely to be a major driver of violence or the $500 billion. get off the sidelines on this issue. They prospects for stability. Look at this. The Congressional shouldn’t have to wait longer for a new In effect, they are saying the Presi- Budget Office is a nonpartisan entity direction in Iraq because the minority dent is now sending battle carrier set up by this Congress. According to wants to protect their politics at home. groups off the waters of Iran because the Congressional Budget Office, a We have seen politics in this war be- he is trying to blame them for every- surge of 21,500 combat troops really fore. Politics gave us ‘‘Mission Accom- thing that is going on in Iraq. That is means up to 48,000 more troops when plished.’’ Remember that? On the air- not credible. support personnel are counted. And, re- craft carrier, the President dressed in a Am I saying Iran is the good guy on member, the 3,180 American soldiers flight suit said: The mission is accom- the block? Of course not. But let’s not

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Broader one by Senator GREGG, a very impor- to Senator GREGG. How much fairer Sunni acceptance of the current political tant resolution that should be voted on could you be on that? We have heard in structure and federalism, significant conces- sions by the Shia and the Kurds, a bottom-up in the Senate that deals with the issue this body from the Republicans for approach, mend frayed relationships between of whether the Senate believes we years now: Up-or-down vote, up-or- tribal and religious groups. should cut off funds for the troops. down vote. We want an up-or-down Mr. President, we need to work to This vote this afternoon should not be vote. That is what we want. Why should come to a political solution for the misunderstood. This is a fairness vote. there be an arbitrary ruling by the mi- problems in Iraq. This vote this afternoon is a vote to in- Surging U.S. military forces is not a sist that the minority have a fair proc- nority that this take 60 votes as to how development that is going to help in ess in going forward to this very impor- people feel about the Warner amend- Iraq. That is because there is no mili- tant debate. I think I am safe to say ment or the McCain amendment? Mr. MCCONNELL. Would the major- tary solution. Military escalation every single Republican shares the view it is not requesting too much of ity leader yield for a question? would not end this conflict that is Mr. REID. Sure. the majority to have a fair process. We more complex than a civil war. Mili- Mr. MCCONNELL. Isn’t it true that could have asked for many more than tary escalation would not make it easy any one Member of the Senate, just one for Iraqi leaders to achieve political two resolutions. There were several Member of the Senate could insist that reconciliation. Military escalation other Members of the Senate on this there be a 60-vote threshold on this would not bring an end to Iraq’s inter- side of the aisle who had what they issue? nal sectarian struggle. thought were good ideas that should Mr. REID. Mr. President, nearly ev- Mr. President, as I said when I start- have been put in the queue. erything we do in this body—and I will ed, all over America today people are With regard to what the vote should be happy to respond to the distin- talking about what is going on in be, this is the Senate. With the excep- guished Republican leader—nearly ev- Iraq—every place you want to talk tion of the budget resolution, I can’t erything we do in this body is deter- about, whether it is the water cooler at think of anything in the Senate we mined by unanimous consent. We have the office or truck drivers on their CBs have dealt with in my memory, except matters that come before this body— talking back and forth to each other. It some kind of consent on a non- and that is how we get here, is with is in schools all over America, from el- controversial matter, that didn’t re- unanimous consent. I can’t imagine ementary to college, talking about quire a 60-vote threshold. That is rou- why there would be anyone who would what is going on in Iraq. But in the tine in the Senate. That is not extraor- require 60 votes unless they didn’t want Senate, are we going to have a debate dinary; that is ordinary. So what could us to go forward—unless they didn’t on it? We have been told ‘‘no.’’ be done and should be done—and I hope want us to go forward. That obviously The problems in Iraq are long term. will be done sometime today—is the is the message we are giving around Yet military escalation is a strategy majority leader and myself will sit the country. Look at any newspaper: that is shortsighted. This is the mes- down and come up with a reasonable ‘‘GOP Threatens to Block Vote on Res- sage President Bush has heard from the list of resolutions, all of them, as ev- olution.’’ That, Mr. President, is USA generals, the people, the Iraqi Prime erything else in the Senate, subject to Today. That is only one newspaper. Minister, the Iraq Study Group, and a 60-vote threshold. In fact, our good They are all over America, the same now he must hear from Congress. I friends on the other side of the aisle in thing. hope this afternoon my Republican col- the previous Congress went to great This is an effort to stop. For every leagues will do what is right and allow lengths to establish that there even day we are not able to debate the Iraq this important debate to go forward. ought to be a 60-vote threshold for resolution means one less day, and I don’t know if the Republican leader judges, something that had not been maybe we would not be able to get to wishes to be recognized, but I ask the norm in the Senate. So it looks to it because of the continuing resolution. unanimous consent that the Senator me like where we are today is that ev- As I said earlier, we have been told by from Illinois, Mr. DURBIN, be recog- erything in the Senate requires 60 letters I received from Republicans nized for up to 10 minutes. votes. Why would we not have a 60-vote that they are going to filibuster the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- threshold for the most important issue continuing resolution. Today, starting pore. Is there objection? Without objec- in the country right now: The Iraq today whenever we came in—and we tion, it is so ordered. war? So, of course, we think it should came in late because we knew we had Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I yield be dealt with in the same way that this procedural vote—we should have to the minority leader, if he wishes to other issues are dealt with in the Sen- been debating Warner and McCain, but speak first. ate. we are not. And now, if cloture is in- f So make no mistake about it. This voked, there is 30 hours after that be- vote at 5 o’clock doesn’t have anything IRAQ DEBATE fore we can get to debating this and by whatsoever to do with scuttling the then, frankly, it is too late. We will not Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank my friend Iraq debate. We welcome the debate. be able to do it because of the con- from Illinois. Mr. President, this whole We are happy to have it. But the mi- tinuing resolution. discussion can best be described as a nority will insist on fair treatment, Mr. MCCONNELL. Would the major- bump in the road. The majority leader and our definition of fair has been ity leader yield for a question? and I had a number of discussions last pared down to two resolutions. And all Mr. REID. Of course. week about how to proceed with the of the resolutions, as everything else Mr. MCCONNELL. Let me repeat my Iraq debate. There is no reluctance on we consider in the Senate, would be question. Isn’t it true, I say to my good this side of the aisle to have that de- subject to a 60-vote threshold. friend, the majority leader, that any bate. In fact, we had a number of dif- Mr. President, I yield the floor. one Member of the Senate could ensure ferent Republicans who had different The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that a matter has to receive 60 votes? approaches to offer in anticipation of pore. The majority leader is recog- Mr. BYRD. Could do what, may I the Iraq debate this week. We hear nized. ask? there are different approaches on the Mr. REID. Fairness. You start throw- Mr. REID. Could ask for 60 votes. I Democratic side as well. ing the 60-vote number around when say to my friend, hypothetically that

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It is ordi- with the situation where, as I said be- you what, this has been stated publicly nary rather than extraordinary. fore, everybody in America wants this and privately long before today: We I yield the floor. debate to go forward. So let’s hear will give you a 60-vote on Warner, we Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have of- somebody on the other side stand up, will give you a 60-vote on McCain. fered 60 votes on McCain and Warner. akin to a Senator who believes in Nope. Turned down. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- something, and say: I don’t want this Where does this fairness come in? Is pore. The minority leader. debate to go forward. fairness in the eye of the beholder? Mr. MCCONNELL. I understand he The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- They have to get everything they has offered 60 votes on McCain and pore. The Republican leader. want? I cannot imagine how we could Warner. The Gregg amendment is also Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, let be more fair. The American public important and would have to be in- me say that there are many Members would see a debate on Warner, see a de- cluded in any such negotiation which, on my side who would argue we should bate on McCain. One is for the surge, hopefully, we will get back to having not be having this debate this week at one is against the surge. Why not have later today. all. I hope none of those watching this that debate? There will be lots of other f on C–SPAN or any people in the gallery times to debate other issues dealing RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME are confused. A 60-vote threshold is with Iraq. We have the September 11 routine in the Senate. It is the ordi- recommendation coming up; we have The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nary, not the extraordinary. There was the supplemental coming up. Iraq is pore. Under the previous order, the really only one exception to that, and not going to leave the Senate. But it leadership time is reserved. that was the consideration of judicial will leave this Senate if we are not al- f nominees. My good friends on the other lowed to proceed in this manner be- MORNING BUSINESS side of the aisle spent an enormous cause—again I say that is because of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- amount of time in the last couple of bad housekeeping and the Republicans years trying to establish a 60-vote pore. Under the previous order, there just simply leaving town after they will be a period for the transaction of threshold for that as well. lost the majority—we have to pass a There is nothing the minority is ask- morning business until 4 p.m., with continuing resolution. We have to. We ing for that is in any way extraor- Senators permitted to speak therein have no alternative. We have to start dinary, nothing extraordinary about it for up to 10 minutes each, with up to 60 on that by Wednesday. at all. It is really quite ordinary. We minutes under the control of the Sen- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- are prepared to have a debate on Iraq ator from West Virginia, Mr. BYRD. pore. The Republican leader. this week. We look forward to having a Mr. WARNER. Reserving the right to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, debate on Iraq this week. What should object, I inquire, at what point can first, with regard to the 60-vote thresh- happen is the distinguished majority other Senators speak? I presume at the old, the majority leader and I both leader and myself should agree, by con- conclusion of the distinguished Senator praised the bipartisan cooperation we sent, to a reasonable number of resolu- from West Virginia; is that correct? had in the Senate on both the ethics tions. As I have indicated, some of the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- bill and the minimum wage bill, both Republican Senators have given up pore. We have— of which had a 60-vote requirement. their opportunity to offer proposals in Mr. WARNER. Might I make that a That demonstrates how extraordinary deference to my request that we nar- unanimous consent, that I can be rec- row down the number of resolutions to 60-vote requirements are. These were ognized following the distinguished a reasonable number for consideration two bills which were widely praised by Senator from West Virginia for 10 min- this week. both the majority leader and myself as utes? I hope that one of two things would examples of bipartisan cooperation. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- happen: Either we vitiate the vote this I heard the majority leader say up- pore. The order is first the assistant afternoon because it is completely un- or-down votes on McCain and on War- majority leader gets 10 minutes. necessary or we will defeat cloture and ner. If he would throw in the Gregg Mr. WARNER. All right. That is fine. the majority leader and I, hopefully, amendment for an up-or-down vote—I And I notice the presence of the assist- will be able to sit down and reach am sorry, what was his offer? ant Republican leader, so I would want agreement for a fair consideration of Mr. REID. My offer has always been to accommodate the assistant Repub- alternate proposals that could have an up-or-down vote on McCain, on War- lican leader. been reached last Friday and I had ner, on Judd Gregg, and the Demo- At some point, I am just asking, as a hoped would have been reached last cratic alternative which basically says matter of courtesy, at what time may Friday. we are against the surge. It has always I speak? The Senator from Maine, Sen- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- been the same. And the 60-vote would ator HAGEL—there are several Members pore. The majority leader. be on McCain and on Warner. who would like to speak. If the Chair Mr. REID. Mr. President, keep in I would also say I appreciate my could help us, recognizing the leader- mind what I offered the minority: up- friend talking about the ethics in lob- ship precedes. or-down votes on Warner and McCain; bying reform and the debate we had on Mr. BYRD. What is the order that up-or-down vote on Judd Gregg. I also minimum wage. However, I don’t want has been previously entered? offered a 60-vote on Warner and a 60- to start a battle that is already over. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- vote on McCain. That was also turned But one reason we were able to get pore. There is no order in effect except down. those two bills passed—we thought for Senator DURBIN and Senator BYRD. This thing about 60 votes is exagger- stopping debate on these was not the Mr. WARNER. Could I then ask unan- ated. I have been in the Senate 25 right thing to do. We spoke out loudly, imous consent at the appropriate time years. I have been involved in two fili- and the American people said: Let’s get that the Senator from Virginia be rec- busters, and that is two more than on with those two issues. They held it ognized for 10 minutes, the Senator most anyone in the Senate has been in- up for a little while but not for very from Maine and the Senator from Ne- volved in. Filibusters are just talk. long. braska for 10 minutes? Rarely are filibusters ever necessary or Mr. MCCONNELL. A further illustra- Mr. LOTT. Reserving the right to ob- do they occur. tion of how ordinary it is to get 60 ject, Mr. President, I believe if Senator

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DURBIN and Senator BYRD speak before Senator DURBIN as he would see fit to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- we get into the rest of the lineup, I use his time, that I have 10 minutes, to pore. The Senator is correct. would like to have an opportunity to be followed by the time Senator BYRD Mr. BYRD. All right. The previous have at least 5 minutes to speak after has, to be followed by Senator WARNER, order is that I have an hour. When Durbin and Byrd but then go forward an equal amount of time as he would should I have the hour under the pre- with the unanimous consent request of see fit. vious order? Senator WARNER for himself and oth- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, reserving The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ers. the right to object, what is the re- pore. That is what is trying to be The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- quest? worked out right now. Right now, the pore. The assistant majority leader. Mr. LOTT. I believe Senator DURBIN Chair asks the Senator from West Vir- Mr. DURBIN. I am not sure a unani- would have 10 minutes as yielded by ginia if the Senator intends to use the mous consent has been propounded, but you, Senator BYRD, then I would have full hour and if the Senator would like I would like to modify what is pending 10 minutes, to be followed by your time it all in one block or if the Senator as follows: I have a hearing to chair at that you have requested, to be followed would prefer to break it up? 3 o’clock. I have been allocated 10 min- by Senator WARNER and others as they Mr. BYRD. I don’t know yet, but I utes. I would like to use 5 and give 5 to would want to divide up that time. So want the hour. the Senator from New York and allow we all would basically have an equal The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the other Senators—I have noted sev- amount of time to go forward, but after pore. In one block? Mr. BYRD. I want the hour. eral Republican Senators who wish to an estimated 20 minutes, you would The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- speak for whatever period the Senator have your time to go forward. pore. The full hour. from West Virginia would be prepared Mr. BYRD. Is that the order that has Mr. BYRD. An hour is a full hour. to work out with them. He was kind been established or is that the request? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- enough to allow me 10 minutes, which Mr. LOTT. That is the request. pore. Uninterrupted? I will share with the Senator from New Mr. BYRD. But the order as estab- Mr. BYRD. As of now, I want the York if it meets with the approval of lished is what, may I ask the Chair? hour. the Senate. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. LOTT. Parliamentary inquiry: Let me defer to the Senator from pore. There is no order established. We While there is an order that Senator West Virginia because I believe under have Senator DURBIN who is recognized BYRD have an hour, it was not put in the existing order I have 10 minutes for 10 minutes. The Senator from West place at a particular time or to follow and he has 1 hour, if I am not mis- Virginia has 60 minutes although there in any particular order; is that correct? taken; is that correct? is no order established. In other words, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- it is not locked in that the Senator pore. The Senator is correct. pore. The 60 minutes reserved for Sen- from West Virginia go immediately Is there objection to the request of ator BYRD is not necessarily following after Senator DURBIN. the Senator from Mississippi? your 10 minutes. Mr. BYRD. Well, what is the order? Mr. BYRD. Yes. My objection as of Mr. DURBIN. If I might inquire of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- this point—— the Chair, then, is the 60 minutes for pore. The Senator from Mississippi has The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Senator BYRD reserved after morning proposed an order where he would give pore. The Senator from West Virginia. business or during morning business? 10 minutes to the Senator from Illinois, Mr. BYRD. Reserving the right to ob- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- which I assume is 5 for the Senator ject. pore. During morning business. from Illinois and 5 for the Senator from Mr. SCHUMER addressed the Chair. Mr. DURBIN. I defer to the Senator New York, although it is 10 minutes to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- from West Virginia because he made the Senator from Illinois. pore. The Senator from New York. Mr. SCHUMER. If I could suggest, to the earlier request and was kind Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I do not speed this up, if instead of taking the 5 enough to yield 10 minutes my way, mean to be contentious, but what is minutes Senator DURBIN was going to and I want to make sure he agrees with the order without the request? yield me, I would be happy to defer and whatever we tend to think is a reason- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- let Senator LOTT speak for that 5 min- able way to allocate time. pore. The order without the request is utes, and after Senator BYRD finishes Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I don’t be- Senator DURBIN, from Illinois, is recog- his remarks, I could speak my 5 min- lieve there is any order in place that nized for 10 minutes; then, following utes. That way we would have an order, Senator BYRD would go next even that—but again, there is no sequence and Senator BYRD would not have to though there was, I believe, an order laid out specifically to what has been yield any more time, and all of us that he have an hour as if in morning agreed to—following that, the Senator would get to say whatever we wanted business; is that correct? from West Virginia is to have 60 min- to say. I make that a unanimous con- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- utes. sent request. pore. That is correct. Mr. BYRD. Following that, if there is Mr. WARNER. Reserving the right to Mr. LOTT. My only reservation, not no sequence laid out, I would like for object, could then the three colleagues wanting in any way to cut off any Sen- my time to follow the Senator from Il- I have mentioned—myself, Senator ator, is that there be some flow of linois, and then we can talk about my COLLINS, and Senator HAGEL—follow back-and-forth after the distinguished time if Senators want some of it. the distinguished Senator from New whip has his time, along with Senator Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, after Sen- York? SCHUMER; that some of us be able to ator DURBIN and perhaps Senator SCHU- Mr. SCHUMER. I have no problem comment in response, perhaps; and MER speak, my request was propounded with that. that Senator BYRD, certainly, get his on the basis that we try to go back and Mr. BYRD. Well, before that, let time, but Senator WARNER would also forth between the two parties and that me—— have an opportunity to get engaged in I be allowed to have an equal amount The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- this lineup, and Senator COLLINS. of time in response to the remarks of pore. The Senator from West Virginia. Mr. DURBIN. Would the Senator Senator DURBIN and then go forward Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, had an from Mississippi propound a unanimous with an order that would put Senator order been previously entered for me to consent request based on that so we BYRD next in order, to be followed by have an hour? can decide whether that would be an Senator WARNER. I am just trying to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- appropriate way to proceed? establish some fair flow back and forth. pore. The Senator is correct. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. BYRD. Reserving the right to ob- Let me read the order for a point of imous consent that following the 10 ject, is there a previous order to the ef- clarification. It says: Under the pre- minutes that has been allocated for fect that I have an hour? vious order, there will be a period for

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We are stall us for a few more days, then the So it is in morning business, and the told by the Republican side that be- White House gets its way: no delibera- Senator from West Virginia has 60 min- cause they have several other amend- tion, no debate, no vote. utes. ments they want to have brought up, The final thing I will say is this: Mr. BYRD. All right. I thank the they will stop any debate on the War- Some on the other side have argued Chair. ner resolution unless they have their this is a vote of no confidence in the Let’s proceed under the order. way on the procedure. President and the troops. They could The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- I am troubled by this. If the Repub- not be further from the truth. I cannot pore. And also, the next Senator to be licans in the Senate cannot swallow believe that Senator WARNER, a man recognized is the Senator from Illinois. the thin soup of the Warner resolution, who has served his country so well in Mr. BYRD. The Senator from Illinois, how will they ever stomach a real de- so many capacities, would be party to all right. bate on the war in Iraq? a resolution which would express no Mr. DURBIN. Will the Chair yield for What we face now is a sense-of-the- confidence in the troops of this Nation. a question? Senate resolution. I would not be. He would not either. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- It is important. It expresses the feel- This resolution expresses our con- pore. Absolutely. ing of the Senate. But it is not going to fidence and our faithfulness in those Mr. DURBIN. Is there a record vote change the situation on the ground. men and women in uniform. Nor is it a scheduled at 5:30 on the cloture mo- The President will not be held back vote of no confidence in this President. tion? from sending the troops that he wants Of course it is his policy. But what we The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to escalate the war, nor will there be should debate—and we will debate—is pore. There is a vote scheduled under a any money moved from one place to the policy itself, not the personalities previous unanimous consent at 5:30. another, nor any limits on the troops, involved. But for the Republicans, now Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask nor any of the changes that have been in their minority status, to put a stop unanimous consent that the 10 minutes discussed. to this debate is to try to put a stop to before that vote be equally divided be- What we started to do here was to a debate that is going on across Amer- tween the majority and minority so have a sense-of-the-Senate resolution, ica. that at 5:20 a person speaking—sorry. I a bipartisan resolution, introduced by I will tell them this. They may suc- withdraw that request. Senator WARNER on the Republican ceed today, but they will not succeed Mr. President, as I understand it, I side, as the basis for this debate. How beyond today. There will be a debate am recognized for 10 minutes at this much more good faith could we show on this war. It may not be this week; it point? on the majority side? And yet now we may not be this bill; it may not be this The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- find that the Republicans have ob- resolution. There will be a debate be- pore. That is correct. jected. We are witness to the spectacle cause the American people made it Mr. DURBIN. My intention is to of a White House and Republican Sen- clear in the last election it is time for yield 5 minutes to Senator SCHUMER. ators unwilling to even engage in a de- a new direction. So I will begin at this point. bate on a war that claims at least one Mr. BYRD addressed the Chair. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I yield f American life every day and $2.5 billion a week. to the Senator from New York. RESOLUTIONS OF DISAPPROVAL As we debate the procedures, as we Mr. BYRD. No, no, no. I asked—— Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, let me go back and forth, day by day, we lose The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- say, for those who have not followed more soldiers and spend more money. I pore. The Senator from West Virginia. this debate closely, I think we have am sorry there is no sense of urgency Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I do not made amazing progress until today— on both sides of the aisle to move this mean to be discourteous to my leader. until today—because what happened matter to debate quickly. If the Repub- I understand he yielded the floor. before today was that we were moving licans want to stand by their President Mr. DURBIN. I was yielding the re- on a bipartisan track, a track of co- and his policy, they should not run maining time. I had 10 minutes, and I operation, so that the Senate would ex- from this debate. If they believe we was yielding—how much time do I have ercise its responsibility and deliberate should send thousands of our young remaining? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- a topic that is being debated today in soldiers into the maws of this wretched pore. The Senator has 5 minutes re- Springfield, IL, and Little Rock, AR. civil war, they should at least have the maining. That is the war. courage to stand and defend their posi- The Senator from Illinois had the In an effort to reach this point, we tion. floor, and he was going to give 5 min- have made accommodations. Senators One of their own on the Republican utes to the Senator from New York. BIDEN, LEVIN, and HAGEL worked long side, speaking before the Foreign Rela- Mr. DURBIN. I was yielding my re- and hard on a resolution of disapproval tions Committee, said he felt it was a maining 5 minutes to the Senator from of the President’s policy. They re- matter of responsibility. He said: We New York. ported it from the Foreign Relations are Senators, not shoe salesmen. I do Mr. BYRD. Very well. Committee. Yet, we set that aside and not want to reflect poorly on entre- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- said, in the interest of comity, in the preneurs in America by referring to pore. The Senator from New York. interest of fairness, we will gather be- shoe salesmen in a derogatory way, but Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I hind Senator JOHN WARNER, the former I would join in his remarks. If we can- thank my colleague for yielding the chairman of the Armed Services Com- not come together today and begin the time. And I thank my good friend from mittee, in a bipartisan fashion, and we debate on the single issue that is para- West Virginia. I know he will have a will work together so we bring one res- mount in the minds of people across lot to say, and we will all listen to it olution of disapproval to the floor. America, why are we here? What are with eager ears. Senator WARNER was kind enough to we waiting for? Mr. BYRD. And I am going to speak make some modifications in that reso- We have certainly tantalized them often. I do not speak often. lution, and we were prepared to pro- with the prospects of a debate. And Mr. SCHUMER. I am sorry to delay ceed. We felt that was fair. Throughout now to have the Republicans pull the that a few minutes and look forward to this process, we have not been assert- rug out from under us at the last hearing it.

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Simply put, this is discussion that led us into the situa- ginia yield to the Senator from Mis- a filibuster so that we cannot debate tion we are in now, where this war has sissippi? The Senator from West Vir- the war in Iraq. Some on the other side dwindling support in this country, in ginia is recognized for up to 60 minutes will say, well, the word ‘‘filibuster’’ this Senate, and even in Iraq itself. or until 4 o’clock. should not be used. But that is exactly I yield the floor. Mr. LOTT. Has the unanimous con- what is going on. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sent request the Senator propounded Some on the other side will say, well, pore. The Senator from West Virginia. been confirmed? Democrats filibustered judges. We did. Mr. LOTT. Parliamentary inquiry, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. President. They said that. We were willing to pore. The Chair did not ask for that to Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I yield for stand by it. Are they willing to stand be confirmed and didn’t ask for any ob- that purpose. by filibustering the war in Iraq? And jection. Is there objection? Mr. LOTT. I thank the Senator for Mr. WARNER. Reserving the right to let me say this—let me say this—the yielding. object, would the Senator allow me to lack of debate on this war in this Sen- Mr. President, all I am trying to do is ask unanimous consent that I be recog- ate, in this administration, and in this get a chance to have a discussion on nized following the conclusion of such country has led to the muddle, the de- both sides of the aisle on the differing time as the Senator from West Virginia bacle we are now in, where 70 percent points of view on what is occurring. I takes? of the people do not support this war. do not wish to cut off or delay Senator The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- And most experts you talk to say: BYRD. But my point is, if he does, in pore. Without objection, we will pro- What is the strategy? We do not seem fact, use the next 50 minutes or an ceed to the Senator from Virginia for a to have one. hour, we then will be out of morning few minutes, 5 minutes, after—— When General Shinseki, 3 years ago, business into the regular debate at 4 Mr. WARNER. I would presume that said we needed more troops, there was o’clock, without us ever having a I would have whatever time is between no debate. When CIA agents and others chance to respond to the comments the conclusion of the Senator from said there were not weapons of mass made by Senator DURBIN or Senator West Virginia and 4 o’clock. destruction, they said we do not need SCHUMER. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- debate. When this war devolved from So I ask the Senator from West Vir- pore. Correct. fighting terror and removing Saddam ginia—and I address this question Mr. WARNER. I intend to share it Hussein into a war that was a civil war, through the Chair—if he will allow me with other colleagues. with our young men and women polic- to proceed for 5 minutes so I could re- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ing the age-old hatred between the Shi- spond to some of the comments that pore. Without objection, it is so or- ites and the Sunnis, there was no de- were made by my two colleagues, Sen- dered. The Senator from Virginia will bate. ator DURBIN and Senator SCHUMER, and be recognized after the Senator from That is why we are in the sad state then go forward with the time that was West Virginia completes his remarks, we are right now. I fully support the left. and the Senator from West Virginia troops. And I understand the need of a Mr. BYRD. Does the Senator wish me has given his first 5 minutes to the mi- President to lead, but without debate, to yield at this point? nority whip. Is there any objection to debate that has been the hallmark of Mr. LOTT. I would ask, Mr. Presi- that? Without objection, it is so or- this country, not words but a meeting dent, the Senator to yield for that pur- dered. of ideas, a meeting of disagreements so pose. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I thank the that the best policy might emerge? Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I am a rea- Senator from West Virginia. He has That is what America is all about. And sonable man, a reasonable Senator. I proven once again his knowledge of when it comes to war, it should be all yield 5 minutes now, and without los- how things proceed. But he also is fair about it more than any single other ing my right to the floor. I ask unani- in how he proceeds. I thank Senator issue. mous consent that I may do that. BYRD for upholding the tradition that Every one of my colleagues who is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- he feels so strongly about. willing to block off this debate right pore. Without objection, it is so or- Mr. BYRD. I thank the distinguished now, who will vote against cloture, is dered. And for clarification, the Sen- Senator. saying: I don’t wish to debate whether ator—— Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, let me get Mr. WARNER. Reserving the right to this escalation is the right thing. You right to the point. This is all show and object, if we can have one thing clari- can say the commas are in the wrong tell. We know the Senate is ready to fied. Under that time agreement, if we place or the dots are in the wrong have a full debate on the question of come to 4 o’clock, does that eclipse the place. Senator REID has offered both how we proceed in Iraq. There are a ability of the Senator from Virginia to resolutions, the one by the Senator number of resolutions that have been speak, the Senator from Maine to from Arizona and the one by the Sen- suggested that are pending. We know speak, the Senator from Nebraska to ator from Virginia, both Republican our leaders are going to find a way to speak? Perhaps the two Senators from work this out. So why are we here tak- resolutions—an equal place under the Nebraska wish to speak. Sun—yes or no. Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, will the ing all this time to accuse each other The ability to obfuscate, the ability Senator allow me to intervene here? of unfairness and trying to block and to shade, the ability to hide should not Mr. WARNER. Yes. delay? We don’t want to do that. There be available here. Yes or no. Do you Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I do not in- is a way we can work this out where support this so-called surge, this esca- tend to take 60 minutes. But I do not resolutions of different points of view lation, or do you not? I believe the want to waste 60 minutes before I start. can be offered. I don’t know what the election answered that on behalf of the Mr. WARNER. I appreciate that. But magic number is. The leaders are going American people. They want their Sen- the question before the Chair is, if we to work that out. But to come to the ate to debate it. They would much do not have time within that hour, are floor and suggest that we don’t want a rather have their Senator vote yes or we then unable to speak? full debate—this is the Senate. We are no than not vote at all. Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I will try going to have a full debate on this ap- And here we are at this sorry mo- to help if the Senator will let me get proach and a lot of others as we go for- ment. We are on the most important started. ward——

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My dad—not my father, my miner fuels those electric lights that I think we ought to do that. What are dad—Titus Dalton Byrd, was a coal surround this Chamber. the numbers and what resolutions will miner. He belonged to the United Mine He, the coal miner, is religious in actually be offered, our leaders are Workers, then district 29, now district that he trusts in almighty God to keep going to work out. 17, local union 5771. My coal miner dad him safe in his dirty, dangerous job; But I do want to say this, too: If we worked in the coal mines with my fa- and he trusts in that God to keep and really want to get to the debate about ther-in-law, my wife’s father, Fred protect his family, while he, the coal what is going to be the future there, we James. My wife’s brother-in-law was miner, is away. He is courageous—you ought to be doing it in some way other killed by a slate fall in a coal mine. My better believe it—in that he goes un- than these nonbinding resolutions. wife’s brother-in-law died of pneumo- derground every day, even though he is This is a lot of sound and fury signi- coniosis, black lung. surrounded by life-threatening hazards; fying nothing, so I question the whole I—yes, I—married a coal miner’s they are overhead. I have been in the process that we are under. I don’t mind daughter. You have heard the song mines. I was not a coal miner, but I going forward. In fact, I want to go for- ‘‘I’m a Coal Miner’s Daughter.’’ By was in there with my dad—not my fa- ward and have a full debate about what whom? By Loretta Lynn. ther but my dad. I have been in those is going on here. I married a coal miner’s daughter a mines. I heard the timbers, the tree I recently had occasion to be at a long time ago. We were married when trunks holding up the tons and tons meeting with a number of world lead- we were 19. She was 19; I was 19. That and tons of earth and rock overhead to ers, and the discussion went back and marriage lasted almost 69 years, until keep those rocks from crashing to the her death. And today she is in heaven. forth. Finally, it came down to this: Earth and killing the miners. I could She is in heaven. Yes, she is in heaven What do we do in Iraq? Stay, leave, or hear those timbers cracking. When I today. I believe that. what? Well, they said: No, no, no, you was in there, I heard the timbers— Together, my wife Erma and I—most- these trees, as they were. They are cut can’t leave. You have to stay. Then the ly Erma—ran a grocery store, yes, in question was, or then what? Well, they off, and they are 8, 10, 12, 15 feet, what- Sophia, WV. Our customers were coal ever the height of the covering earth is had no answer. miners for the most part. Our neigh- The President has been criticized for from the floor there; they were coming bors were coal miners. Our friends were down. I heard them timbers cracking not coming forth with some changes to coal miners and others, but coal min- change the status quo. He did. Now he under that weight. ers, surely. Coal miners provide so much for my is being criticized with what he came Today my constituents in West Vir- country, for your country, for their up with in this plan that we are going ginia, the core—certainly, the core in country. And we—ROBERT BYRD, Sen- to be voting on later. I don’t know if it my viewpoint, but my constituents— ator ROCKEFELLER, and other Senators is perfect. I don’t know if it will work. includes coal miners. When I speak and Members in the House—owe them, But I do know this: he is the Com- about coal miners and their safety un- the coal miners, our best efforts in se- mander in Chief. derground, I am speaking about coal curing safer working conditions. Not as We do need to change the dynamics miners, my people, my family. I am their alms but their right. there. We do need to go forward in a speaking from the bottom of my soul In 1977, the Congress passed—I was in way that will produce a positive result when I speak about coal miners. It is a this Senate in 1977—what is arguably or decide what else we are going to do. different breed of people, coal miners. the toughest worker safety law in the That is what the Senate, in the minds Yes, they would leave the open air and history of the world, the Federal Mine of our forefathers, was intended to do. sunshine and go back into the bowels and Safety Health Act. I helped to Let’s stop questioning each other’s of the Earth to search for their broth- write that law. I helped to champion motives or threatening to block this, ers, their brother coal miners—Black its enactment in the Congress of the block that. Let’s work this out. Let’s or White, it doesn’t make any dif- United States. It created the Mine have a full debate on this issue, begin- ference. They are all black when they Safety and Health Administration, ning tonight, going forward tomorrow. come out of that mine. But they are all MSHA, within the U.S. Department of I think everybody will be satisfied with coal miners. They are West Virginians. Labor—MSHA, the Mine Safety and the results, once we actually get to I am talking about my constituents. I Health Administration, was in the De- some votes. am speaking from the heart because partment of Labor—and the position of I yield the floor. that is the heart of my background, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. the coal miners. Safety, and Health. I helped. I was WEBB). The Senator from West Vir- I know what it is to stand at the here. ginia. mouth of a mine after an explosion. I The opening passages of the MINE Mr. BYRD. How much time do I now know what it is to see the widows and Act tell us all we need to know about have? the children who are left to shed their what MSHA’s priorities ought to be: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tears and to bury their loved ones. I The first priority and concern of all in the ator from West Virginia has 561⁄2 min- know. I have helped to carry coal min- coal or other mining industry must be the utes. ers who had died around the mountain- health and safety of its most precious re- f side. Their coffins are very heavy. I am source: the miner, the coal miner. no big man, never was, but I have In recent years, that obligation has MINE SAFETY helped to carry those coffins. And they been neglected. It has been eroded by a Mr BYRD. I thank the Chair. are heavy, especially when we are Department of Labor that emphasizes Mr. President, the great labor lead- walking on hillsides, yes. So I know so-called ‘‘compliance assistance’’ pro- er—and I mean great labor leader—and what I am speaking about, and I am grams and has tried to recast its role legendary president of the United Mine speaking from my heart. That is where as a technical consultant to business Workers of America, John L. Lewis, I grew up. I expect to be buried there, rather than a protector of working men pleaded the cause of America’s working yes, in the mountain soil of West Vir- and women. Let me read that again. In men and women, as he said, ‘‘not in the ginia. recent years, that obligation has been quavering tones of a feeble mendicant The coal miner is proud—yes, you neglected. It has been eroded by a De- asking alms, but in the thundering better believe it—of his profession. He partment of Labor that emphasizes so-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3033 called ‘‘compliance assistance’’ pro- have saved those miners. It could have of the fiscal year 2007. By the end of grams and has tried to recast its role mandated better emergency prepared- calendar year 2006, the coal mining in- as a technical consultant to business ness. It could have been more vigorous dustry had at last focused on getting rather than a protector of working men in its inspections and assessments of emergency communications and and women; namely, coal miners. penalties. If MSHA, the Mine Safety breathing equipment into the coal The Department’s obligation to pro- and Health Administration, had used mines. That’s late, isn’t it? By the end tect the safety of the coal miners has its authorities under the Mine Act to of the calendar year 2006, while coal been eroded by arbitrary spending tar- the fullest extent possible, those min- mining has been going on for decades— gets that are designed to appease the ers who perished at Sago and Alma yes, yes, back beyond the beginning of White House Budget Office rather than might have survived. They might have the 20th century until now—by the end ensure the safety of the coal miners in been alive today. Who knows. of the calendar year 2006, the coal min- the coal fields. These policies have fos- Coal mining communities across Ap- ing industry had at last focused on get- tered the highest casualty rates in the palachia were outraged by these find- ting emergency communications equip- coalfields in more than a decade. ings, and they demanded action. They ment and breathing equipment into the Forty-seven coal miners perished— marched through the Halls of the Con- coal mines of America. died, dead—last year, half of them in gress carrying pictures of their hus- The question before the Congress West Virginia. In the opening days of bands, their brothers, their sons who now—do it here, do it now; do it here, 2006, our Nation mourned as 12 coal had perished in the coalfield. do it now. Have you heard that on the miners—yes, my darling wife was on In response, my illustrious colleague, radio or TV? Do it here; do it now. The her deathbed at that time in the open- Senator JAY ROCKEFELLER, and I, along question before the Congress now is, ing days of 2006; that was last year. Our with the entire West Virginia delega- what happens next? Nation mourned after a 40-hour rescue tion in the House of Representatives— We know that extensive oversight effort was unable to save 12 miners at two Democrats and one Republican— will be required by the Congress not the Sago mine in Upshur County, WV. introduced mine safety legislation to only to ensure that MSHA fulfills its Our Nation watched with disbelief as force the Department of Labor to act. duties under the MINER Act but also an underground mine fire, days later, The chairman and ranking member of to ensure that the coal operators meet at the Aracoma Alma mine in Logan the Senate Health, Education, Labor, their duties. So we know that exten- County, WV, killed 2 more miners after and Pensions Committee, Senators sive oversight will be required by the another exhausting 40-hour rescue ef- MIKE ENZI and TED KENNEDY, rallied to Congress not only to ensure that fort. The disbelief—yes, the disbelief— our cause. Our offices began to craft, to MSHA fulfills its duties under the soon turned to outrage as congres- shape, to write important and much MINER Act but also to ensure that the sional hearings and investigative news needed mine safety legislation. coal operators meet their duties. reports revealed an atrocious safety By the end of May—May, O May, The House and Senate appropriations record at the Sago and Alma mines. when the flowers bloom—the Senate and authorizing committees have a sig- The Department of Labor had been lax had passed legislation to add the first nificant role to play in this regard. We in assessing penalties for repeat viola- new safety requirements to the Mine must do all—we must do all—that we tions. When penalties were assessed, Act since 1977. The MINER Act re- can to ensure that the deadlines set by habitual violators were too often given quired additional oxygen. Oh, I can the MINER Act are met. We must do minor slaps on the wrist or had their only live with oxygen. You can only all that we can to ensure that wireless fines reduced or negated within the ap- live with oxygen. You, Mr. President, communications are available to coal peals process. can only live with oxygen. You can’t miners within the next 21⁄2 years, after Congressional hearings revealed the live without it. No, I mean by that, all the many years that have gone be- Department of Labor had abandoned or without it, a few minutes. Oxygen. It fore. If that means providing more had withdrawn countless safety stand- has been around since Adam and Eve funds to NIOSH to expedite the devel- ards prior to the Sago and Alma trage- inhabited the Garden of Eden. opment of wireless communications dies, leaving coal miners underground The MINER Act required additional and tracking and prodding the industry with outdated emergency breathing oxygen supplies underground. It re- along to purchase and install that and communications equipment. How quired emergency wireless communica- equipment, count on me. As the old would you like to be a coal miner in tions within 3 years. It required im- Bible says: Here am I, send me. Here those conditions? Emergency prepared- provements in emergency prepared- am I, send me. ness and rescue training had been al- ness, rescue teams, and accident notifi- We know also that several issues lowed to fall by the wayside, as the cation. have not yet been addressed by the safety of coal miners became a sec- Separately, I worked to secure $36 Congress from last year. The Congress ondary concern to what? To rising cor- million in the fiscal year 2006 Iraq sup- has not yet addressed the issue of ref- porate profits. Shame, shame. This is plemental for the Mine Safety and uge chambers. The MINER Act re- the lives of men and women under- Health Administration, MSHA, to hire quired NIOSH to study the issue and ground, in the bowels of the Earth. additional mine safety inspectors and report back by the end of this year. The Department of Labor had al- for the National Institute for Occupa- About what? Refuge chambers. lowed the Federal budget for mine safe- tional Safety and Health, NIOSH, to The Congress must require MSHA ty to be squeezed by lesser priorities, expedite the introduction of emergency and NIOSH to find a way to make ref- reducing the number of coal mine safe- breathing and communications equip- uge chambers. What does ‘‘refuge’’ ty inspectors by 217 since January 2001. ment into the coal mines. mean? A place to go. Refuge chambers, The Government Accountability Of- Who am I? I am a member of the Sen- a place to go for refuge, for safety after fice—the General Accounting Office— ate Appropriations Committee. Yes, I an explosion. During the explosion, had warned as early as 2003 about the am the chairman of the Senate Appro- that’s a big wind, a big explosion. timeliness of inspections, and the Mine priations Committee. So I worked to do The Congress has not yet addressed Safety and Health Administration, that. the issue of whether belt air should be which was created to be an ever-vigi- By June—the merry month of June— used to ventilate the working areas of lant advocate for the safety of coal the Congress had passed the MINER underground mines—belt air, a con- miners, had been failing in its duty. Act and added $36 million to the Fed- veyor belt that comes along, a belt, a Mine safety budgets and regulations eral budget for mine safety. By the end wide belt that comes on rollers and had been allowed to erode at the Sago of the summer, the Department of comes into the mine. mine. Labor had pledged, with the funds that Given how the use of belt air and in- MSHA could have required better I, a coal miner’s boy, had secured, to adequate safety precautions at Alma communications. That alone might hire 170 new coal inspectors by the end Mine resulted in the death of two coal

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I am convinced that ator from West Virginia, and very alties remains an ineffective deterrent more can be done. The question is often you have involved me and my for too many coal operators. I am not whether the Department of Labor and colleagues, whoever they might be. I against coal operators. We have to the White House will let MSHA do have served with three now, the distin- have them. They invest money, their what needs to be done. The Congress guished HARRY BYRD, Jr., whom you money. They invest money. We know will get some insight into that ques- will recall, Senator Robb, and Senator the low level of penalties remains an tion as it reviews the President’s budg- Allen. All of us have worked on this ineffective deterrent for too many coal et request for mine safety, which was subject. operators. I know many of them per- delivered today. I hope to join you on this, and I hope sonally. I like them. They like me, I As chairman of the Senate Appro- the Presiding Officer, likewise, will think. Penalties are not commensurate priations Committee, and as a Senator work on this subject of coal mine safe- with the seriousness of violations. who will have some say about the Fed- ty. So I thank my friend. The Department of Labor recently eral budget for mine safety, hear me Mr. BYRD. I thank the distinguished, informed my office that the accident at when I say that the days of cheating the very distinguished senior senator the Jim Walters Resources Mine in the safety and well-being of our Na- from the great State of Virginia. I Alabama that killed 13 miners in 2001 tion’s coal miners are over. The Senate thank him. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank will be punished with a fine as little as Appropriations Committee will exam- my colleague, and we will work to- $5,000—$5,000. That is disgusting. That ine the various mine safety accounts, gether. is disgusting. It is clearly a signal to and the Senate Appropriations Com- the Congress that the penalty system mittee will make its recommendations f demands further improvement. to the Senate about where improve- EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF Last October, MSHA issued its proce- ments can be made. That process has CONGRESS ON IRAQ dural instruction letter to revise the already begun with the inclusion of $13 Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, the clo- structure for how penalties are as- million above—above, on top of, over— ture vote was very fully discussed by sessed by its inspectors. That proce- the President’s request in the con- the distinguished Senator from Nevada dural letter implemented the minimum tinuing resolution for the fiscal year and the distinguished Senator from penalty provision of the MINER Act. 2007 for MSHA to hire and train addi- Kentucky, with leadership and our However, if higher fines are being as- tional coal safety inspectors. I and ranking members, so I am confident sessed by inspectors but continue to be other Senators have encouraged the that somehow this matter can be reduced or negated within the appeals President of the United States—hear worked out. I want you to know, how- process, then MSHA’s procedural letter me—to include additional funds to re- ever, that I stand steadfast behind the is almost irrelevant. tain those inspectors in his mine safety content of a resolution I put together, How much time do I have remaining, budget request for the fiscal year 2008, along with Senator BEN NELSON, Sen- may I ask the Chair? and I am glad that the President ap- ator SUSAN COLLINS, and some eight The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pears to have done so. other cosponsors. ator has 19 minutes remaining. This is an issue that is close to my The question is how does the Senate Mr. BYRD. I thank the Chair. heart, and I pledge to do all that I can bring it into focus under the com- Mr. President, we need to find a way to increase congressional oversight in plexity of our rules. I won’t take the to ensure that fair penalties are as- the coal field. As a son of the coal time to deal with that now, but I would sessed by administrative law judges fields, the Appalachian coal fields, as say to those following this debate that and the Mine Safety and Health Review the son of a coal miner, I am deter- we stand, the Senators I mentioned, Commission within the appeals proc- mined, yes, determined to be the ‘‘cap- the two principal cosponsors and my- ess. tain of a mighty host demanding the self, firmly behind this resolution, the We must continue to review and ask rights to which free men’’—free men— content of which has been amended. questions about the structure of mine coal miners—‘‘free men are entitled.’’ Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- rescue teams and the changes codified And women. Free men and women are sent that the amended copy of the reso- by the MINER Act last year. Here is entitled. lution be printed in the RECORD fol- another area where the rules issued by Mr. President, that concludes my lowing my remarks, allowing ready ref- MSHA in recent years have contra- prepared speech. erence for those persons examining the dicted the intent and spirit of the 1977 I yield the floor. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Mine Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We must continue to probe whether ator from Virginia. objection, it is so ordered. enough has been done. Two deaths last Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I say (See Exhibit 1.) month in southern West Virginia serve this to the distinguished Senator from Mr. WARNER. That resolution has as a macabre reminder that the crisis West Virginia. I have been privileged been distorted and misunderstood in in the coal fields is not yet over—will to be here but a small fraction of the the debate thus far. That is one of the probably never be over—but we have time that he has, 29 years here and well reasons I am so anxious to proceed got to work at it. It is not yet over. We over 40 for my colleague from West Vir- with this debate. I want to make clear, must be innovative. It is time for us to ginia, but in that period we have because it was mentioned that perhaps stop simply addressing mine disasters worked many times on behalf of coal these resolutions were brought along as they happen. We must seek opportu- miners. for political cover, that on that issue nities to get ahead of the dangers. We Mr. BYRD. Yes. each Senator has to speak for them- must use foresight as well as hindsight. Mr. WARNER. As the Presiding Offi- selves, but I assure my colleagues that Last month, I met with the Assistant cer recognized, my fellow colleague this Senator from Virginia has moved Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and from Virginia, our States are joined. forward with my thoughts and my Health, Richard Stickler. Mr. Stickler Mr. BYRD. Yes. ideas in the best interest of the coun- is in his current position because of a Mr. WARNER. Those mines have a try and the best interest of the men recess appointment in October 2006. He great deal of comparability, those in and women of the United States mili- has not been confirmed by the Senate, Virginia and those in West Virginia. tary, and not for any political cover.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3035 Nor will I, in any way, impugn the mo- strategy which they hope will succeed tion of that surge force of 21,500 uti- tives of Senators whose opinions differ in our goal of not letting Iraq implode lized to do those things which are es- from mine. and fall into greater disaster than it is sential—further training of the Iraqi This being my 29th year in the Sen- experiencing today. So how do they go forces, further embedding, enlarging ate, I have never, to my knowledge, about it? The President, in his speech the number of troops to be embedded ever intentionally, and I don’t think on January 10, explicitly said those with the Iraqi forces. Those are the indirectly, impugned the motive of any who have other ideas, generally speak- sorts of things this Senator supports. Senator for the position he or she has ing, or concepts, bring them forward. Within the framework of this resolu- taken on a matter. We are all patriots. That is what we have done. We have ex- tion, I can take those stands. We are equal patriots. We all support ercised what the President has given But I turn now to the principal thing the men and women of the Armed us, the option to come forward. we have in this resolution, and that is Forces. Let that be understood. To quote the President: ‘‘If Mem- one of the main things that I believe I firmly believe, as we are approach- bers,’’ referring to Congress, ‘‘have im- has to have greater emphasis. It is as ing this debate, that it is imperative provements that can be made, we will follows. We state it very clearly in a that the Senate work its will, and work make them,’’ he said. ‘‘If cir- provision in our resolution: its will in the open, on this issue which cumstances change, we will adjust, The United States military operations is so critical at this point in time in showing flexibility,’’ said the Presi- should, as much as possible, be confined to our many years of involvement in the dent. these goals, which were enumerated by the Iraq situation. Using that as our chart, we then pro- Baker-Hamilton Commission. I solidly support the President in his ceeded as a group to figure out how I go back and I read the goals here, view that we cannot accept failure in best to comment on the President’s all set forth on page 6 of the resolution. getting a government, whether it is strategy. We did say, and I repeat it, The military part of this strategy this one or an ensuing government, in that the Senate disagrees with the plan should: focus on maintaining the terri- Iraq up and running and functioning to augment our forces by 21,500 and torial integrity of Iraq, denying inter- such that it can seize the full range of urge the President, instead, to consider national terrorists a safe haven, con- sovereignty in this nation, and not let all options and alternatives for achiev- ducting counterterrorism operations, this nation implode, causing absolute ing the strategic goals set forth below. promoting regional stability, sup- disaster throughout the region. Indeed, Each Senator has to interpret that porting Iraqi efforts to bring greater certainly as it relates to energy and phrase, that sentence, as he or she so security to Baghdad, and training and other issues, it could impact severely desires. I repeat that. Each Senator has equipping Iraqi forces to take full re- on the rest of the world, not only in en- the right to look at that and decide, sponsibility for their own security. ergy but in a signal that the terrorists one, do you disagree in any way with Therein is the principal motivation. have won. We cannot let that happen. what the President is doing and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time So let’s let the Senate work its will, force of 21,500. of the Senator has expired. I believe we can accomplish the goals and I think our colleagues here, the Mr. WARNER. I wonder if I could ask this country has set out to accomplish distinguished leaders, will work out a unanimous consent that I could pro- in Iraq, goals that were enumerated by procedure by which we will do that. ceed until such time as Senators desir- the Baker-Hamilton commission, in a The comment was made, and under- ing to come forth and address the manner that we do not need a full force standably, that this is a nonbinding standing order, namely—— of 21,500. Indeed, that force, we now resolution. Nonbinding. Well, we have The PRESIDING OFFICER. We have learn, could be somewhat higher than them in the history of the Senate. At an order to lay down the motion to that number if you are going to have this time, this Senator is not voting proceed. Will the Senator allow that to the essential support troops joined. Un- for any cutoff of funds. That is our one go forward at this time? fortunately, there was no reference to Mr. WARNER. Fine, if the Presiding constitutional lever we can pull. As a that made in the President’s speech, Officer desires to do that. matter of fact, in our resolution—I and right now it is a matter of debate f refer to our resolution as the one that and contention. I, together with Senator BEN NELSON I don’t know what the additional fig- CONCLUSION OF MORNING and Senator SUSAN COLLINS of Maine ure is, but in my judgment, I say most BUSINESS have put together—we specifically respectfully that we do not in this res- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning have included an iteration of the con- olution in any way challenge or con- business is closed. cept advanced by our distinguished col- travene the constitutional provision f league Senator GREGG, which may that you are Commander in Chief and come before the Senate. We solidly that you can deploy troops which, in EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CON- support that concept of no cutoff of your best judgment, are for the secu- GRESS ON IRAQ—MOTION TO funds. rity of this Nation and the welfare of PROCEED What do we do short of that? Well, we the troops. We don’t challenge that. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under have a debate. Somehow you have to simply accept your offer, we have ex- the previous order, the Senate will pro- have some focal point, something writ- pressed it, so we support it. ceed to the consideration of the motion ten down, some document in writing as I support, for example, additional to proceed to S. 470, which the clerk to the ability of this institution, the troops if they are necessary over and will report. Senate, to reach a consensus, and a bi- above the current level for operations The legislative clerk read as follows: partisan consensus, on how best we go in Al Anbar. On my last trip to that re- A bill (S. 470) to express the sense of Con- forward with a new strategy in Iraq. gion, it was clear that the marines had gress on Iraq. That has been my motivation from the enough troops to do certain portions of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- very beginning, to put this institution their mission, but it was also clear ator from Virginia. on record on a bipartisan basis. I am that additional forces were needed. Mr. WARNER. I wonder if I can ask not talking about one or two Senators Perhaps they could come from within unanimous consent at this time to pro- on that side joining all the Senators on the current force structure currently ceed for another 5 minutes. Seeing my this side or vice versa, no, a truly on in Iraq. But perhaps you need—to use distinguished colleague on the Senate its face bipartisan consensus, albeit a the word ‘‘surge’’—some modest surge floor—— resolution without any legal force and to meet the requirements for Al-Anbar Mr. BROWN. If the Senator will effect. to be brought under a higher level of yield? It is important that the people of security. Mr. WARNER. If I might finish the this country give their support to the Nothing in this resolution prohibits unanimous consent request? Then I men and women in uniform and to a the President from having some por- will be happy to listen to the Senator.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 In other words, at this point in time Component Operational Do not try to do too much with your own I ask unanimous consent that we pro- Navy ...... ∼1,100 hands, better the Arabs do it tolerably than you do it perfectly. It is their war, and you ceed as in morning business such that Total ...... **∼134,700 I could complete in 5 minutes. And my are to help them, not to win it for them. distinguished colleague. We have been Total Trained & Equipped ISF: ****∼323,000 Additionally, the National Intel- waiting for about 2 hours this after- ligence Estimate on Iraq also describes * Ministry of Interior Forces: Unauthorized ab- a very complex conflict between all noon. I do not know—perhaps I am mis- sence personnel are included in these numbers. taken—if there are Senators in the ** Ministry of Defense Forces: Unauthorized ab- parties in Iraq. Putting American sol- Chamber who wish to address the sub- sence personnel are not included in these numbers. diers in the midst of that will require ject matter of the order just given by *** Army numbers included Special Operations military plans and orders to contain Forces and Support Forces. exquisite tactical detail sufficient to the Chair. I wouldn’t want to interfere **** Does not include the approximately 144,000 Fa- with them going forward. cilities Protection Service personnel working in 27 afford our men and women in uniform The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ministries. the ability to discern friend from foe in Note.—Data as of January 22, 2007 (Updated bi- objection, there is an hour-and-a-half an urban environment. weekly by DOD). I, and others, also remain very con- debate scheduled on this motion. Mr. WARNER. It is dated as of Janu- The Senator is recognized. cerned about the command and control ary 27, 2007. It says, ‘‘Transition Iraq to structure that has been planned for Mr. REED. Parliamentary inquiry: Is Security Self-Reliance—Iraq Security the Chair establishing an order for this operation in Baghdad. In his Janu- Forces.’’ ary 10, 2007, address to the Nation, speaking? It lays it out. This is what the Amer- President Bush stated that U.S. troops The PRESIDING OFFICER. No order ican taxpayer has been expending—an has been established. would be ‘‘embedded’’ in Iraqi forma- enormous sum of money for 21⁄2 years tions. This left a very serious question Mr. WARNER. If I might say to my to train the Iraqi forces. I bring to about the unity of command. On Feb- distinguished colleague, Mr. REED of your attention, for the Ministry of De- ruary 1, General Casey described the Rhode Island, I think the Chair has fense Forces: the army, 132,700; air command and control as ‘‘a non- granted me 5 minutes, to be followed force, 900; the navy, 1,100; total, 134,700. standard arrangement.’’ This non- by a period of about 5 minutes to my Ministry of Interior, trained and standard arrangement must be clari- colleague from Nebraska, Senator BEN equipped: police, 135,000; national po- fied and our resolution addresses this NELSON. From that point on, there may lice, 24,400; other MOI forces, 28,900; serious concern. be those who wish to address the un- total, 188,300. That is a total of 323,000 derlying order, or the Chair could rec- I yield the floor. forces trained in the past 21⁄2 years. ognize other Senators who wish to In the resolution my distinguished EXHIBIT 1 speak on the subject. colleagues and I have put together, we S. CON. RES. 7 Mr. REED. If the Chair is ready, I ask specifically say look at all options. I Whereas we respect the Constitutional au- that at the conclusion of the 5 minutes say the Iraqi’s are the ones who should thorities given a President in article II, sec- of Senator NELSON, I be recognized for be responsible for these problems in tion 2, which states that ‘‘The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and 5 minutes. Baghdad. We will give them support. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Navy of the United States’’; it is not the in- We will give them the training. But I tent of this resolution to question or con- BROWN). The Senator from Texas. say to my colleagues here in the Sen- travene such authority, but to accept the Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, reserv- ate, this is what we have trained these offer to Congress made by the President on ing the right to object, and I will not people to do. The Iraqi forces under- January 10, 2007, that, ‘‘if members have im- object, I ask unanimous consent that stand the language. They understand provements that can be made, we will make the unanimous consent agreement stip- the culture. How does an American GI, them. If circumstances change, we will ad- ulate that following Senator REED’s being thrust into the darkened alleys just’’; Whereas the United States strategy and comments, I be recognized. of this city, with all of the crossfire be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there operations in Iraq can only be sustained and tween the Sunni and the Shia, and Shia achieved with support from the American objection to the unanimous consent re- upon Shia decide whom to shoot, how quest as modified by the Senator from people and with a level of bipartisanship; to direct the force? Whereas over 137,000 American military Texas? The Chair hears none and it is The National Intelligence Estimate personnel are currently serving in Iraq, like so ordered. just released made mention of this. The thousands of others since March 2003, with Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank report states—I shall read it. the bravery and professionalism consistent with the finest traditions of the United the Presiding Officer and the preceding The intelligence community judges that States Armed Forces, and are deserving of Presiding Officer, my distinguished the term ‘‘civil war’’ does not adequately the support of all Americans, which they colleague. capture the complexity of the conflict in have strongly; I was speaking about the need to Iraq, which includes extensive Shia-on-Shia Whereas many American service personnel have greater involvement of the Iraqi violence, al-Qa’ida and Sunni insurgent at- have lost their lives, and many more have tacks on Coalition forces, and widespread forces. I ask unanimous consent to been wounded, in Iraq, and the American criminally motivated violence. Nonetheless, have this chart printed in today’s people will always honor their sacrifices and the term ‘‘civil war’’ accurately describes RECORD. honor their families; key elements of the Iraqi conflict, including There being no objection, the mate- Whereas the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, the hardening of ethno-sectarian identities, including their Reserve and National Guard rial was ordered to be printed in the a sea change in the character of the violence, organizations, together with components of RECORD, as follows: ethno-sectarian mobilization, and population the other branches of the military, are under TRANSITION IRAQ TO SECURITY SELF- displacement. enormous strain from multiple, extended de- RELIANCE—IRAQI SECURITY FORCES I say most respectfully to our Presi- ployments to Iraq and Afghanistan; Ministry of Interior Forces* dent: Mr. President, recognize what we Whereas these deployments, and those that Component Trained and have done in 21⁄2 years to train these will follow, will have lasting impacts on the Equipped people. Let them take the point. Let future recruiting, retention and readiness of ∼ Police ...... *** 135,000 them take the brunt of the fight. And our Nation’s all volunteer force; National police ...... ∼24,400 Whereas in the National Defense Author- Other MOI forces ...... ∼28,900 maybe we do not need 21,500, together with support troops, to go in and do the ization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, the Congress stated that ‘‘calendar year 2006 should be a ∼ Total ...... ** 188,300 job we have trained these people to do period of significant transition to full sov- themselves. ereignty, with Iraqi security forces taking Ministry of Defense Forces In this regard I would like to quote the lead for the security of a free and sov- Component Operational from T.E. Lawrence. This quote is also ereign Iraq’’; Army ...... ***∼132,700 cited in the Army Field Manual on Whereas United Nations Security Council Air Force ...... ∼900 Counterinsurgency. Lawrence said: Resolution 1723, approved November 28, 2006,

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Such the Corps Commander, [and] General to dispel the contrary impression that exists; benchmarks should include, but not be lim- Dempsey. We all talked together. And I said, and ited to, the deployment of that number of in your professional opinion, if we were to Whereas the recommendations in this reso- additional Iraqi security forces as specified bring in more American troops now, does it lution should not be interpreted as precipi- in the plan in Baghdad, ensuring equitable add considerably to our ability to achieve tating any immediate reduction in, or with- distribution of the resources of the Govern- success in Iraq? And they all said no. And drawal of, the present level of forces: Now, ment of Iraq without regard to the sect or the reason is, because we want the Iraqis to therefore, be it— ethnicity of recipients, enacting and imple- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- do more. It’s easy for the Iraqis to rely upon menting legislation to ensure that the oil re- resentatives concurring), That it is the sense us to do this work. I believe that more Amer- sources of Iraq benefit Sunni Arabs, Shia of Congress that— ican forces prevent the Iraqis from doing Arabs, Kurds, and other Iraqi citizens in an (1) the Senate disagrees with the ‘‘plan’’ to more, from taking more responsibility for equitable manner, and the authority of Iraqi augment our forces by 21,500, and urges the their own future’’; commanders to make tactical and oper- President instead to consider all options and Whereas Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al- alternatives for achieving the strategic goals ational decisions without political interven- Maliki stated on November 27, 2006, that set forth below; tion. ‘‘The crisis is political, and the ones who can (2) the Senate believes the United States The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stop the cycle of aggravation and blood- should continue vigorous operations in ator from Nebraska is recognized. letting of innocents are the politicians’’; Anbar province, specifically for the purpose Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Mr. Presi- Whereas there is growing evidence that of combating an insurgency, including ele- dent, I state again for my colleagues Iraqi public sentiment opposes the continued ments associated with the Al Qaeda move- U.S. troop presence in Iraq, much less in- that this debate is not about support ment, and denying terrorists a safe haven; for the troops or support for their ex- creasing the troop level; (3) the Senate believes a failed state in Whereas, in the fall of 2006, leaders in the Iraq would present a threat to regional and traordinary work on the ground in Administration and Congress, as well as rec- world peace, and the long-term security in- Iraq. Our troops, the best fighting force ognized experts in the private sector, began terests of the United States are best served in the history of the world, have per- to express concern that the situation in Iraq by an Iraq that can sustain, govern, and de- formed admirably, honorably, and suc- was deteriorating and required a change in fend itself, and serve as an ally in the war cessfully under extreme and dangerous strategy; and, as a consequence, the Admin- against extremists; istration began an intensive, comprehensive conditions in Iraq. We are not here (4) the Congress should not take any action today to besmirch their efforts, their review by all components of the Executive that will endanger United States military Branch to devise a new strategy; forces in the field, including the elimination work, or their sacrifice. To indicate Whereas, in December 2006, the bipartisan or reduction of funds for troops in the field, otherwise is disingenuous and out of Iraq Study Group issued a valuable report, as such an action with respect to funding line. suggesting a comprehensive strategy that in- would undermine their safety or harm their This is not the time or the place for cludes ‘‘new and enhanced diplomatic and effectiveness in pursuing their assigned mis- political attacks. The President even political efforts in Iraq and the region, and a sions; made an offer to Congress before a na- change in the primary mission of U.S. forces (5) the primary objective of the overall tionally televised audience on January in Iraq that will enable the United States to U.S. strategy in Iraq should be to encourage 10 that, ‘‘if Members have improve- begin to move its combat forces out of Iraq Iraqi leaders to make political compromises responsibly’’; that will foster reconciliation and strength- ments that can be made, we will make Whereas, on January 10, 2007, following en the unity government, ultimately leading them.’’ consultations with the Iraqi Prime Minister, to improvements in the security situation; This is a debate about a serious the President announced a new strategy (6) the military part of this strategy topic: What is the way forward in Iraq? (hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘plan’’), which should focus on maintaining the territorial How can we achieve a political solution consists of three basic elements: diplomatic, integrity of Iraq, denying international ter- without the additional loss of Amer- economic, and military; the central compo- rorists a safe haven, conducting counterter- ican lives? nent of the military element is an augmenta- rorism operations, promoting regional sta- One of my colleagues has said over tion of the present level of the U.S. military bility, supporting Iraqi efforts to bring and over, ‘‘this comes down to if you forces through additional deployments of ap- greater security to Baghdad, and training proximately 21,500 U.S. military troops to and equipping Iraqi forces to take full re- support an escalation or not’’ and ‘‘the Iraq; sponsibility for their own security; American people deserve this debate.’’ Whereas, on January 10, 2007, the President (7) United States military operations For me, the question is, Will the Sen- said that the ‘‘Iraqi government will appoint should, as much as possible, be confined to ate lead? Will the Senate express its a military commander and two deputy com- these goals, and should charge the Iraqi mili- opposition to the surge? I know many manders for their capital’’ and that U.S. tary with the primary mission of combating do not think passing a nonbinding reso- forces will ‘‘be embedded in their forma- sectarian violence; lution is leading, and I know others say tions’’; and in subsequent testimony before (8) the military Rules of Engagement for the resolution goes too far. I say that, the Armed Services Committee on January this plan should reflect this delineation of 25, 2007, by the retired former Vice Chief of responsibilities, and the Secretary of De- on an issue of this magnitude, an issue the Army it was learned that there will also fense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of this important, it is critical for the be a comparable U.S. command in Baghdad, Staff should clarify the command and con- Senate to speak with the strongest and that this dual chain of command may be trol arrangements in Baghdad; voice possible. Generating a revised

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And the recent past chairman of the Armed I hope we do not look at this as our resources were never adequate for the Services Committee, and our colleague, last hurrah. task. Senator COLLINS of Maine, in this I yield the floor. One of the most important resources cause. They have shown tremendous The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. in a strategy is public support. I think leadership on this issue, as have Sen- BROWN). The Senator from Rhode Is- one of the major problems with the ator LEVIN, Senator BIDEN, and Sen- land is recognized for 5 minutes. President’s last address a few days ago ator HAGEL. But it seems that even Mr. REED. Mr. President, I ask unan- when he talked about Iraq and his so- when it comes to the lives of our imous consent that the Senator from called new strategy is that, I believe, troops, partisanship prevails. Here we Florida, Mr. NELSON, be recognized he squandered significantly the will- are, after weeks of negotiations, after after the Senator from Texas. ingness of the American public to sup- weeks of public proclamations, after Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, reserv- port any proposal made. Without that weeks of consideration, about to wit- ing the right to object, I have a list of public support, it will be very difficult ness the minority choose politics over speakers on our side, and I would ask to sustain our activities in Iraq. progress—and this is after we revised to be recognized to ask if the Senator I think the proof of this failed strat- our original resolution to address some would revise his request that following egy is evident. Today Iran is in an en- of the concerns that were raised by Senator REED, Senator SPECTER be rec- hanced strategic position vis-a-vis the both Democrats and Republicans. ognized for 71⁄2 minutes. Then if we can United States and is being much more It is important that we point out alternate sides, and on our side, then, difficult to deal with, with respect to that this is not simply about being op- it would be the Senator from Texas, the region and to its aspirations of nu- posed to a surge. It is about opposition Mr. CORNYN, for 71⁄2 minutes; Senator clear technology. We have com- to a surge to do what? To go into Bagh- LIEBERMAN for 10 minutes; and then promised our efforts in Afghanistan dad? To go into the midst of sectarian Senator HAGEL, who would use the re- and in Pakistan where real significant violence, civil war, criminality? There mainder of our time, which I believe threats exist to the world and to the is no opposition to continuing to sup- would be 8 more minutes. If we could United States. We have diverted our at- port troops in Al-Anbar and even an in- revise the UC to reflect that order of tention from North Korea and from the crease in the troops to fight the bad speakers for our time, I would appre- Iranian aspirations for nuclear tech- guys in that location. But that is alto- ciate it. nology. gether different from going into Bagh- Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, reserving According to many experts such as dad where our troops will be expected the right to object, may I get in the Hank Crumpton, who is leaving as the to be on the point and in harm’s way in queue? Assistant Secretary of State for Coun- the midst of sectarian violence that is Mr. REED. Mr. President, might I terterrorism: unparalleled across our great world suggest that while I speak an order be We have made it more likely this country today. But in strong support of Iraq, we established, and at the conclusion of will be struck by terrorists, not less likely. must, in fact, do what we can to sup- my remarks I would again make the Of course, we can talk at length port Iraq but without putting our unanimous consent for that order. about the incompetent execution of troops in the midst of that caldron. Mr. CORNYN. No objection. these policies in Iraq, but I want to go The Baker-Hamilton report made The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- right to the heart of what the Presi- things very clear. We have established ator from Rhode Island is recognized. dent is talking about. He suggests that benchmarks as well—that we should Mr. REED. Mr. President, I commend we have a changed strategy. I would empower the Iraqi Government to be Senator WARNER, Senator NELSON, Sen- suggest that perhaps we are changing able to do what it can to quell its own ator LEVIN and others who have worked our tactics; we are taking American violence. We cannot win their civil so hard on this resolution. I do believe, units and putting them in the heart of war. We cannot stop the violence in like my colleagues, that this measure Baghdad. But it seems that this surge Baghdad. Only a political solution and an alternative measure deserve an is more of the same, more of the clear achieved by the Iraqis will be able to up-or-down vote by the Senate. That is hold and build, more of involvement in do that. what the American people want, and the existing conflicts of the Iraqi peo- If we are to do our duty, if we are to that is what they should receive. ple and not essential to our national exhibit leadership, let us begin by al- We embarked on this effort in Iraq security, which would be to protect lowing a full debate on the resolutions more than 4 years ago. From the very ourselves from terrorists there, to sta- we have pending. Let’s talk about the beginning I thought this was not a re- bilize the country so it doesn’t disinte- President’s plan to deploy American sponse to an imminent threat to the grate, and also to go ahead and to troops to the crossroads of civil war in United States or even to the region. It train, continually train the Iraqi secu- Iraq. Let’s talk about holding the Iraqi was based upon highly speculative and, rity forces. Government accountable for its respon- it turns out in many cases, flat wrong Many have criticized this surge on sibilities. intelligence. It represents, in my view, purely military grounds. Too few I am prepared to defend the resolu- a flawed strategy because the approach troops. The doctrine calls for more tions I have offered with Senators the President has taken in Iraq fails to than 120,000 troops to cover the city of WARNER, COLLINS, and LEVIN. I am pre- recognize that the major regional Baghdad. We will be lucky to muster pared to vote on the McCain resolu- threat was not Iraq but Iran and failed 50,000 to 60,000 to 70,000. Including Iraqi tion. And I am prepared for the debate to recognize the huge amounts of re- security forces. because its time has come. sources that will be necessary to suc- There is a lack of unity of command. I ask my colleagues, if not now, cessfully occupy and stabilize a coun- There is uncertain leadership by the when? If not now, do we wait for more try the size of Iraq with the cultural Iraqis. Their commanding general is a troops to die before we oppose the and historical issues that are inherent virtual unknown who has been plucked President’s plan? If not now, do we in that country. by Maliki to lead this effort, probably wait for more violence, more unrest, The strategy, as I said, I think was more for political reliability than for more danger for our troops before we flawed. Strategy, to me, means having tactical skill. And the rolling start, the act? Some have said the President de- a clear objective and putting forth the gradual buildup has already led many serves one last chance to succeed. How resources necessary to achieve that ob- Iraqis in Baghdad to suggest that our

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efforts have further compromised their and Senator SCHUMER, 5 minutes; and Although it is arcane and esoteric security, as evidenced by the bombing they would be alternating between the and not subject to being understood, just a few days ago of a marketplace in Republican side and the Democratic what is happening, again, behind the a Shia neighborhood in Baghdad. side, and the Republican side would scenes, is the threat by the majority to The strategy we have to pursue is a be—— fill up the tree, and that means when a complementary and reinforcing strat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the bill is on the floor, if there is a first-de- egy involving military, political, and Senator from Texas modify his unani- gree amendment and a second-degree economic steps, together with regional mous consent request to include the re- amendment, both of which are tech- and international diplomacy. It rests marks and the proposal of the Senator nical in nature and both of which may fundamentally on the capacity of Iraq from Rhode Island? be offered by the majority leader be- and non-DOD, nonuniform military ad- Mr. CORNYN. That is correct. If I cause of the rule of priority of recogni- visers to carry the day. Frankly, the could, just in the interest of clarity, tion, nobody else can offer an amend- Iraqi Government is in too many cases and I know this is confusing, Senator ment. dysfunctional and incompetent, and SPECTER will be allocated 71⁄2 minutes, Now, the countersuggestion has been elements outside of our uniformed followed by myself for 71⁄2 minutes, made that there would be two amend- military personnel—our State Depart- Senator LIEBERMAN will be allocated 10 ments by the Republicans. That is ment officials, our Agriculture offi- minutes, and then Senator HAGEL, 8 down from five amendments, and it cials, our Justice officials, our AID of- minutes, on our side. may be that even five are insufficient. ficials—have not been in Iraq in suffi- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, reserv- As we debate this issue, other ideas cient numbers and in sufficient quality ing the right to object, and I will not, may occur as to what ought to happen. to deal decisively with these issues. I would like to have Senator COLLINS But we are dealing with very complex There is nothing in this plan which included for 10 minutes. issues. suggests that situation will change. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, we have On this state of the record, I cannot I think we are also at a point where 33 minutes total. support an additional allocation of we have been informed by the National The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 21,500 troops because it is my judgment Intelligence Estimate of the true na- ator from Texas has 31 minutes to dole that would not be material or helpful ture of the struggle in Iraq. It is a sec- out. in what is going on at the present time. tarian battle between Shia and Sunni, Mr. WARNER. Could Senator COL- This comes against the backdrop of ex- with insurgents who, according to the LINS be accommodated subsequent to tensive hearings in the Armed Services NIE, accelerate the violence between the other names that have been enu- Committee and Foreign Relations these two sectarian groups. It is an ex- merated, just to add her to the list, for Committee, and in the context of the istential battle where the Shias feel in- 10 minutes? military having given many estimates secure because they have labored for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time with many of those in key command many years under the yoke of the Sad- is being counted now until 5:20. positions saying that no more troops dam Hussein regime, and they don’t Mr. WARNER. Very well. I will try are necessary. This comes with the want to go back there. It is existential and work with colleagues to see if we Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki saying a from the Sunni position because they can find time for Senator COLLINS on variety of things but at some times see themselves entitled to rule. somebody else’s time. saying he doesn’t want any more I think our best course is outlined in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without troops. the Warner resolution, clearly stating objection, it is so ordered. The Senator This debate ought to be taking up al- our disapproval and disagreement with from Pennsylvania is recognized. ternative proposals, and the one which the augmentation as the resolution de- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I have is the most attractive to this Senator scribes, and focusing ourselves on rec- sought recognition to oppose cloture on this state of the record and has been onciliation, on both military efforts, on the pending motion to proceed on endorsed by a number of the military is but scaled back, and also concentrating the issue of how to deal with the Iraqi to give notice to the Iraqis that at on diplomacy and economic activities. problem. some point in the future, with the I would hope that at least we could get As I look at this issue, it is one of exact time to be determined by the a vote on it and, frankly, I think it will enormous magnitude, and it ought not military experts, perhaps 6 months or pass. to be subject to shortcuts in the debate perhaps some other point, that the I yield the floor. of the Senate. We pride ourselves on Iraqis will be called upon to take over Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Mr. Presi- being the world’s greatest deliberative Baghdad, the security of Baghdad, to dent, is someone offering the order? body, and now is the time to show it. keep U.S. troops out of the line of fire The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- But what is happening on this motion between the Sunnis and the Shias, and ator from Texas is recognized. for cloture and what is happening be- that our current force would remain in Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I behind the scenes on negotiations is an Iraq to guard the infrastructure, to lieve under the previous UC, if I am not effort to short-circuit debate on this guard the oil wells, to give advice and mistaken, the Senator from Pennsyl- matter of great importance, great mag- to give training but not to undertake vania would be the next in our queue nitude. It is the issue which is engulf- the major responsibility. on our side. If I may ask for clarifica- ing the work of this body, the work of The obvious answer ultimately has to tion, the order that I believe was en- the House, and, really, all of Wash- be a diplomatic solution, and as long as compassed in the UC on our side was ington, and many of the eyes of the the Iraqis know that we are going to the Senator from Pennsylvania, then world are focused on this issue. There send in additional troops, that we are the Senator from Texas, then Senator is no oxygen left in this town except on going to take over the responsibilities LIEBERMAN, the Senator from Con- what to do on Iraq. which they should be undertaking, necticut, and then Senator HAGEL, the I suggest that this is not the kind of they are going to sit back and let us do Senator from Nebraska. an issue where we ought to be short- it. It is a matter of human nature. If Mr. REED. Mr. President, I believe, circuited. There ought to be a full op- Uncle Sam will do it, why should the again, the Senator suggested we would portunity to debate this issue and all Iraqis do it? But if we put them on no- alternate from side to side, and at the of its ramifications. What is happening tice that it is going to be their respon- conclusion of—in fact, if I may, I have behind the scenes is an effort to limit sibility at a given time, then that puts a unanimous consent stating that after the number of resolutions and/or bills the obligation on them. Senator SPECTER, I would suggest that which may be offered as alternatives as In the President’s State of the Union from our side the order be Senator to what the course of the United States speech, he was explicit that the Iraqis NELSON, 5 minutes; Senator BIDEN, 10 ought to be on this very important sub- had to do two things: No. 1, end the minutes; Senator LEVIN, 10 minutes; ject. sectarian violence, and, no. 2, secure

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We do not believe any funds matter in some detail, and as we ex- talking about. should be appropriated for this effort. plore the alternatives, explore the al- If we wish to make a difference in That is a fifth position, as I count it. ternative resolution of putting bench- Baghdad in the midst of all that sec- Then there are those—and I find my- marks that the Iraqis have to meet, tarian violence, where it has been self in this group—who say: No, we when we explore the alternative of lim- going on for 1,327 years, since the year shouldn’t cut off funds that support our iting funding—which I think there is 688 A.D., after the death of Mohammed, troops during a time of war. In fact, we unanimity we cannot limit funding at when the grandson was assassinated ought to give this a chance. a time when American troops will be because he broke off and that became Some of these positions may have put in harm’s way—this is the time for the Shiite branch and the Sunnis and some commonality and some may the Senate to assert congressional re- the Shiites have been at it ever since, merge and diverge, but the point is, for sponsibility, which we have. if you want to make a difference in the majority to say we have one vote When the President says repeatedly Baghdad with all that sectarian strife, on one resolution, in spite of the fact he is the ‘‘decider,’’ I say respectfully put in 50, 100, 200 or 300,000 troops. But there are at least six positions, as I to the President that is a shared re- 21,000—17,000 of which are going into count them, on this issue is asking sponsibility. Under the Constitution, Baghdad additionally—in this Sen- Members to accept limited debate and the Congress has the authority to de- ator’s opinion, is not going to do the does not reflect the diversity of views cide, to maintain armies. The Constitu- job. in this Senate. tion specifically limited appropriations As the Senator from Virginia knows, The vote we are going to have at 5:30 to 2 years. this Senator is one of his cosponsors. I tonight—and I thank the distinguished However, if we are to assert that re- support his resolution. I think it is Senator from Virginia and others who, sponsibility and that support, it seems very important there be truth and perhaps, share a different view from me to me we have to do it in a way which openness. In this Senator’s position on on the substance of the resolution, for does not limit our debate. Right now, the Foreign Relations Committee, on supporting our right to have a fair we are under a tremendous time pres- the Senate Committee on Armed Serv- process and to have all the various res- sure, with only an hour and a half to ices, and on the Intelligence Com- olutions or, I should say, at least two, debate this important matter, and Sen- mittee of the Senate, I have been ham- in opposition that ought to be offered, ators are looking for more time. That mering away at correct information that Senators ought to be given the is a very poor way for this Senate to over and over because what we have chance to vote for. approach this very important subject. been dished out over the last several Senator REID, the majority leader, on I yield back the remainder of my years has been incorrect information. the floor earlier asked rhetorically: time. That leads us to this point where we What makes the Baghdad security plan The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have to make a judgment. We are a co- different from the ones that have come ator from Florida is recognized for 5 equal branch. We are part of the formu- before? Let me mention the specific an- minutes. lation of policy, and it is intended that swer to his question. First of all, this is Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- way by the U.S. Constitution that the an Iraqi-initiated plan for taking con- dent, in November, General Abizaid people speak through us as well as trol of the capital of Iraq. No. 2, there told our Senate Committee on Armed through the President. will be adequate forces—Iraqis sup- Services, when asked did he need any It is my privilege to say I support the ported by American and coalition more troops in Iraq, he said ‘‘no.’’ Ad- Senator from Virginia in his resolu- forces—to hold neighborhoods cleared miral Fallon, who has been chosen by tion. of terrorist extremists. Third, there is the administration to succeed General The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- a new operational concept, one devised Abizaid, when asked did he think by ator from Texas is recognized for 71⁄2 not just to pursue terrorists and ex- the Senate taking a position in opposi- minutes. tremists but actually to secure the city tion to the President’s determination Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, as I try once they are cleared. Fourth, new to put 21,000 new troops in Iraq that to count up the number of positions of rules of engagement will pursue that was undercutting the military forces in Senators articulating either for or Iraqi and U.S. forces can pursue Iraq, Admiral Fallon deferred and against the various resolutions, I count lawbreakers, regardless of their com- would not answer that, as some others at least six, and maybe there are more. munities or sect. Five, security oper- had been quick to answer in the affirm- There are some who say, yes, that ations will be followed by economic as- ative. the President’s plan—basically, that sistance and reconstruction aid, includ- When General Casey was in front of General Petraeus, the architect of that ing billions of dollars in Iraqi funds, of- our committee last week, when asked plan, will have responsibility for imple- fering jobs and the prospect for better how many additional troops do you menting—that plan ought to get a lives. think should be put into Baghdad, he chance. The reason I support the plan Gen- said two brigades—not the five bri- Then there are those who say: No, we eral Petraeus is largely the architect gades the President has determined. disagree with that plan. We do not be- of, and the very same commander What we have is a majority of Mem- lieve that General Petraeus should get whom we have confirmed by unani- bers in this Senate feel there should the additional five brigades that the mous vote about a week or so ago, is not be any increase. We have General plan calls for, but we do think in Anbar because I think it represents the last Casey, the commander for the last 21⁄2 Province additional troops ought to go best chance for success in Iraq. I don’t years, saying there should only be a in to fight al-Qaida in Iraq. know anyone who believes the status two-brigade increase. So there is, in Then there is a third position I count quo is acceptable. fact, conflicting opinion. that says we think there shouldn’t be The question is, Are we simply going If we are going to have any increase additional troops, and we want to cap to give up and see a regional conflict? in troops in Iraq, the Marine generals the number of troops, period, and we Are we going to see ethnic cleansing in Anbar Province have convinced this want to set a timetable for their with- occur? Are we going to see countries Senator that an increase in Anbar drawal. That would actually be No. 4. that have Sunni majorities come to the Province would be helpful, but the con- Some of the distinguished Members aid of their Sunni brothers and sisters clusion of this Senator was that put- of this Senate have said these non- who might be the subject of ethnic

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The risks of that hap- NER and reintroduced by Senator LEVIN little or no support across the board, pening by doing nothing or by simply and me as a bill. That says the Senate Democrats and Republicans. saying what we have been doing now is disagrees with the President’s plan to After we introduced the resolution, not working so we are simply going to send 17,500 more American troops into the distinguished ranking member of refuse to endorse any alternative plan the middle of a city of over 6.2 million the Armed Services Committee, Sen- because we are not sure it is going to people in the midst of a civil war, be- ator WARNER, came forward with his be successful is giving up before we cause what we are afraid of is that the resolution. The bottom line of the reso- should. Senator from Texas may be right; this lutions is the same: Mr. President, While opinion polls should not govern may make things so bad that everyone don’t send more Americans into the our conduct, it is significant the one will conclude there is no more chance middle of a civil war. question I have heard, when asked by of succeeding. There was one critical difference. As Opinion Dynamics Poll on the process We have vital interests in that re- originally written, the Warner resolu- we are engaged in today, the question gion. I am afraid this policy, this tactic tion left open the possibility of in- was: Congress has been considering a of the President, is going to be a self- creasing the overall number of troops nonbinding resolution expressing oppo- fulfilling prophesy. The question before in Iraq, when in fact the Iraq Study sition to the President’s plan to send us today is whether a minority of Sen- Group and others said we should be de- more troops. By almost two to one, ators will even allow a debate to start. clining to get action from the politi- Americans think passing a resolution That is what this is about. All they cians in Iraq. would do more harm than good; 47 per- have to do—there will be other resolu- We believe that would have sent the cent in this poll that was reported Feb- tions brought up; they are able to be wrong message. Not ramp up; again, to ruary 1, 2007, say it is likely to encour- brought up—all they have to do is take draw down, redeploy forces remaining age the enemy and hurt troop morale issue with this. They can stop the de- in Iraq. And the best way to make that compared with 24 percent who think it bate by getting 41 votes. But they can clear to the Iraqi people is to let them would make a positive difference to the actually engage in debate and try to know we are not going to be there for- policy of the United States toward defeat the notion, when the message of ever, as the President said. And they Iraq. this resolution is: Mr. President, stop. must begin to make the hard com- Regardless of the sincerely held be- No more escalation, Mr. President. promises necessary for a political solu- liefs that I know Senators have on this Everyone from the Iraq Study Group tion that virtually everyone agrees is very important topic, the last thing we to the Biden-Gelb plan, to every other necessary to end this war. should be forced to do would be to vote plan that has been put out there says So we approached Senator WARNER to on a single resolution when there are the way to get the Iraqis to reach a po- work out our differences, and I am very so many different points of view that litical solution is to begin to draw pleased to say we succeeded in doing deserve full and fair debate on what is down American forces. No one, includ- that. The language Senator WARNER re- the most important issue that conflicts ing General Petraeus, whom I know moved from his resolution removed the our country and, literally, the world at fairly well, suggests there is a military possibility that it could be read as call- this time and that is the global war on answer. A political solution is required. ing for a troop increase. With that terror, the central front of that war in So to my colleagues who are thinking change, we agreed to support his reso- Iraq and what we are going to do about about trying to block the debate, let lution. And I do. it, whether we are going to give up or me say this: Iraq dominates our na- When I first spoke out against the whether we are going to try to secure tional life. It is on the minds of tens of President’s planned surge before the that country in a way that will allow it millions of Americans. It shapes the New Year, I made it clear I had one ob- to govern and defend itself. lives of hundreds of thousands of our jective: I hoped to build and dem- I yield the floor. men and women in uniform and their onstrate bipartisan opposition to this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- families. And that the Senate would plan because it was the fastest way to ator from Delaware is recognized for 10 not even debate, much less vote, on the turn the President around. And that is minutes. single most urgent issue of our time exactly what we have done. Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, we will would be a total forfeiture of our re- Now we have a real opportunity for hear a lot, today and this week, of sponsibility. the Senate to speak clearly. Every Sen- phrases such as ‘‘last best chance,’’ We have a duty to debate and to vote ator should be given a chance to vote ‘‘refuse to endorse an alternative on the President’s tactic. We have a on whether he or she approves or dis- plan,’’ ‘‘Iraq is a central front of the duty to debate and vote on our overall approves of the President’s tactic to war on terror.’’ Virtually no one sub- strategy in Iraq. And we have a duty as send more troops into the middle of a scribes to any of those three points— Senators to speak out and say where civil war. all of the experts who have given testi- we are. The debate we will have is important, mony, the Iraqi Study Group, the plans Three weeks ago, Secretary of State but the debate is as important as the that have been put forward that are Rice came before the Foreign Relations vote. And I hope the American people real alternatives. Committee and presented the Presi- carefully listen. I predict they will The President has not put forward a dent’s plan. Its main feature is to send hear very few colleagues stand up and plan. He has put forward a tactic, a more troops, increase the total number support the President’s plan to send tactic that most experts, including his of troops, and send them into Baghdad more troops into the middle of a civil own military, think will make a plan in the middle of a sectarian war. war. Listen to the voices. Listen to the for success less likely to be able to be The reaction on the committee, from voices as well as the votes. arrived at. Republicans to Democrats alike, Just as important as what we are No one in this Senate, at least in this ranged from skepticism, to profound voting against is what we are voting debate, at least from my perspective, is skepticism, to outright opposition. for. This bill, similar to the Biden- calling for us cutting and running— That pretty much reflects the reaction Hagel-Levin-Snowe provision, makes none of that. I hope we keep our eye fo- all across the country. three things clear. cused, our eye on the ball. So Senator HAGEL joined me and Sen- First, Iraq needs a political settle- The Senate is today taking a first ator LUGAR and Senator SNOWE. We sat ment. Second, the United States has to step toward a bipartisan effort to pre- down and wrote a resolution to give work with other regional powers. And

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It should be a debate resolution. 2 minutes 55 seconds. that is as serious as the situation in On the other hand, if you believe this Mr. BIDEN. I will continue, Mr. Iraq and that reflects the powers the new strategy is flawed or that our President. Constitution gives to Congress in mat- cause is hopeless in Iraq, then you As I said at the outset, this is the ters of war. should put aside this resolution—non- first step, this rejection of the Presi- But that, sadly, is not the debate binding—and you should vote to stop dent’s increase of more troops into Iraq that the Warner-Levin resolution in- what is happening in Iraq, vote to cut into the middle of a civil war. But it vites us to have. I am going to speak off the funds, vote for a binding time can set the foundation for everything strongly against this resolution be- line for American withdrawal. that follows. cause I feel strongly about it. I do so If that is where your convictions lie, If the President does not listen to the with the greatest respect for my col- then have the courage of your convic- majority of Congress and the majority leagues who have offered it. But I be- tions to accept the consequences of of the American people, we will have to lieve its passage would compromise your convictions. That would be a reso- look for other ways to turn this surge America’s security, and I will say so lution. around. within the clearest terms I can muster. This nonbinding resolution before us, Even if we succeed in this effort, we The resolution before us, its sponsors by contrast, is an accumulation of am- still need to turn our overall policy concede, will not stop the new strategy biguities and inconsistencies. It is at around. We need a strategy that can from going forward on the ground in once for the war but also against the produce a political settlement in Iraq. Iraq. In fact, as we speak in the Senate, war. It pledges its support to the troops That is the only way to stop the Shi- thousands of American troops are al- in the field but then washes its hands ites and the Sunnis from killing each ready there in Baghdad, with thou- of what they have been commanded to other and to allow our troops to leave sands more moving into position to do. It urges more troops be sent for carry out their Commander’s orders. Iraq at an appropriate time without Anbar Province but not for Baghdad. trading a dictator for chaos. This resolution does nothing to alter My colleagues, we cannot have it But today my message is simple. The those facts. both ways. We cannot vote full con- Instead, its sponsors say it will send American people want us to debate fidence in General Petraeus but no con- a message of rebuke from this Senate Iraq, the most important issue of our fidence in the strategy he says he needs to the President of the United States, day. They expect it. They demand it. from one end of Pennsylvania Avenue for success. And if we attempt to hide behind pro- We cannot say our troops have our to the other. But the President has full support but disavow their mission cedure and delaying tactics, I believe made clear he will not be deterred in the American people will not be very carrying out what he sees as his duties on the eve of battle. This is what hap- happy. They get it. The question is, Do and responsibilities as Commander in pens when you try to wage war by com- we? Chief. mittee. And that is why the Constitu- Are you for or against the President And there is a world well beyond tion gave the authority of Commander escalating this war in Iraq? I am Pennsylvania Avenue that is also in Chief to one person, the President. against it. I believe the majority of watching and listening to what we do. Cynics may say this kind of irresolu- Members on both sides are as well. We What we say is being heard in Baghdad tion happens all the time in Congress. should vote on that. by Iraqi political leaders, by moderates In this case, however, they would be I yield the remainder of my time. trying to decide whether we Americans wrong. If it passed, this resolution The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. STA- will stand with them over the long would be unique in American legisla- BENOW). The Senator from Connecticut term. tive history. is recognized for 10 minutes. What we say is being heard by our I asked the Library of Congress this Mr. LIEBERMAN. I thank the Chair. men and women in uniform who natu- question last week and was told that Madam President, America has rally will be interested in knowing never before, when American soldiers reached a critical crossroad in the war whether we support the plan they have have been in harm’s way, fighting and in Iraq. More than 4 years ago, this been asked to carry out at risk to their dying in a conflict Congress had voted Senate voted to authorize the use of own lives. to authorize, has Congress turned force against Saddam Hussein, a tyrant What we say in the Senate will be around and passed a nonbinding resolu- who slaughtered his own people, at- heard by the leaders of the thuggish re- tion such as this one, disapproving of a tacked his neighbors, and threatened gimes in Iran and Syria and by al- particular battlefield strategy. our security. Qaida terrorists eager for evidence that I ask each of my colleagues to stop Thanks to the courageous service of America’s will is breaking. for a moment and consider the prece- the men and women of the American And what we say in the Senate will dent that passage of this resolution military, that evil regime was over- be heard across America by our con- would establish. Even during Vietnam, thrown and in its place came hopes for stituents who are wondering if their even after the Tet Offensive, even after a democracy in the heart of the Middle Congress is capable of serious action, the invasion of Cambodia, Congress did East, hopes for a victory in the war for not hollow posturing. not take up a nonbinding resolution the hearts and minds of the Muslim This resolution is not about Congress such as this one. world. taking responsibility. It is the oppo- Past Congresses certainly debated As of today, sadly, as we all know, site. This is a resolution of irresolu- wars. They argued heatedly about those hopes have not been realized. Be- tion. them. And they sometimes clashed di- cause of the ruthless conduct of our en- For the Senate to take up a symbolic rectly with the executive branch, with emies in Iraq, as well as our own fail- vote of no confidence on the eve of a the President, over their execution. ures, we instead today find ourselves decisive battle is unprecedented. But it But in so doing, they accepted the con- on a knife’s edge in Iraq. is not inconsequential. It is an act sequences of their convictions Now a new course has been chosen. A which I fear will discourage our troops, This resolution does no such thing. It new commander is in place in Iraq, hearten our enemies, and showcase our is simply an expression of opinion. It confirmed unanimously by this Senate. disunity. And that is why I will vote does not pretend to have any sub- A new Secretary of Defense is in place against the motion for cloture. stantive effect on policy on the ground

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This is not prepared and I gather has been the sub- they are winning in Iraq today. They a new challenge. It is one that every ject of negotiation between Senator believe they can outlast us, that sooner democracy in every long war has had REID and Senator MCCONNELL. or later we will tire of this grinding to confront. Nearly a century and a Mr. WARNER. But it is not a part of conflict and go home and leave the half ago, an American President wres- the record so—— field in that country open for them. tled with just this problem. It was in Mr. LIEBERMAN. That is right. The That is the lesson Osama bin Laden has the midst of a terrible war, a civil war debate going on now—— told us, in his writings and statements, in which hundreds of thousands of Mr. WARNER. I feel very strongly he took from our retreats from Leb- Americans were fighting and dying to that the Senate should work its will on anon and Somalia in the 1980s and secure the freedom of millions long and facts that are out in the open. I have 1990s. It is a belief at the core of the in- cruelly denied it. filed my resolutions, one after the surgency in Iraq and at the core of the ‘‘We here highly resolve,’’ that was other, at the desk so all Senators could fanatical goals of radical Islam world- Lincoln’s message at Gettysburg. It have the benefit. Is that a possibility, wide. was a message of resolution. that we could have the benefit of this I fear this resolution before the Sen- I ask unanimous consent for an addi- resolution? ate, by codifying our disunity, by dis- tional moment from the time of Sen- Mr. LIEBERMAN. My dear friend, it avowing the mission our troops are ator MCCONNELL to finish the state- is more than a possibility; it is a prom- about to undertake, will confirm our ment. ise. enemies’ beliefs that America has The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. WARNER. And what time might grown impatient and unable to fight objection, it is so ordered. the promise be executed? the long fight to victory. This resolu- Mr. LIEBERMAN. Lincoln said at Mr. LIEBERMAN. There are copies of tion also sends a terrible message to Gettysburg: ‘‘We here highly resolve.’’ it around now, and we will get you one. our allies. Of course, I agree that we It was a message of resolution, of They were publicly distributed Thurs- must hold the Iraqi Government to ac- steadfastness in the face of adversity, day of last week. count. That is exactly what the resolu- of hope over despair, and of confidence Mr. WARNER. I will be glad to give tion Senator MCCAIN and I and others in the cause of freedom which is Amer- you my copy, but I feel it is presump- have offered would do. But I ask you, ica’s eternal cause. Today, in the tuous of me to address it unless it is imagine for a moment that you are a depths of a terrible war, on the brink of properly before the Senate. Sunni or Shia politician in Baghdad a decisive battle for Baghdad, let us Mr. LIEBERMAN. I thank my friend. who wants the violence to end, and ask have a serious debate about where we The difference, of course, is that ours is yourself how the Warner-Levin resolu- stand and where we must go in Iraq. as nonbinding as yours, but ours is a tion would affect your thinking, your But that is not the debate this resolu- statement of support to our troops and calculations of risk, your willingness tion of irresolution would bring. benchmarks to the Iraqis. to stand against the forces of extre- The 60-vote requirement to close de- Mr. WARNER. Madam President, mism. Will the resolution empower you bate was put in place by our prede- clearly what is read is correct. But I or will it undermine you? Will it make cessors as a way to make it harder for assure you that I forcefully argue that you feel safer or will it make you feel the passions of a particular moment to ours is in support of the troops. There you should hedge your bets, or go over sweep through the American people is no suggestion that one is less patri- to the extremists, or leave Iraq? and across this Congress in a way that otic than the other, if I may say to my Finally, what is the message this res- would do serious damage to our Nation dear friend. olution sends to our soldiers? I know in the long term. Because I believe this Mr. LIEBERMAN. One is not less pa- that every Member of the Senate sup- resolution, if passed, would have such triotic than the other, but actions have ports our troops but actions have con- an effect, I will respectfully oppose the consequences. As I said during my re- sequences, often unintended. motion for cloture. marks, for the Senate to take this un- I ask unanimous consent that I be I yield the floor. precedented action on a nonbinding given an additional moment to finish The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- resolution, to disavow, disapprove a my statement. That would come from ator from Kentucky. mission that our troops are being Senator MCCONNELL’s time. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, asked to carry out right now cannot The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I believe Senator HAGEL is—— help their morale. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, I yield The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. LIEBERMAN. When we send a to the Senator from Virginia 1 minute ator from Michigan. message of irresolution, it does not to ask a question of the Senator from Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, I hope support our troops. When we renounce Connecticut. the Senate will be allowed to debate their mission, it does not support our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- our policy in Iraq by proceeding to this troops. We heard recently in the Sen- publican leader has the floor. legislation this afternoon. Iraq is the ate Armed Services Committee from Mr. MCCONNELL. I am happy to single most important policy issue fac- GEN Jack Keane, a former chief of yield the floor, if the understanding is ing our country. It was a major issue in staff of the U.S. Army, who said of a that the Senator from Michigan is the November elections last fall. The resolution like this one: next. American people have strong opinions It’s just not helpful . . . What the enemy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- about what is happening in Iraq. They sees is an erosion of the political and moral ator from Michigan is next for 10 min- want their elected officials to debate will of the American people . . . utes. this issue, and we should do it. The de- Our soldiers are Americans first. They The Senator from Virginia. bate should go forward. A filibuster is clearly understand there’s a political process Mr. WARNER. I thank the Chair. out of place on war and peace issues, on in this country that they clearly support . . . My question to my good friend and something of this magnitude. The de- But at the end of the day, they are going to go out and do a tough mission, and I cer- colleague is as follows: This debate is bate is not about whether we want the tainly would like to see them supported in well under way. The plans are being United States to act to maximize that mission as opposed to declaring non- discussed. I just inquired at the desk, chances of success in Iraq. We all want support. . . . and the McCain resolution is not filed. to maximize chances of success in Iraq.

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It does Our bill makes it clear that the pri- less responsibility for providing secu- not maximize chances of success in mary objective of the overall United rity for all the citizens of Iraq. Iraq. States strategy in Iraq should be to en- What emboldens the enemy is the The debate is about the best way to courage Iraqi leaders to make political creation of Green Zones protecting maximize chances of success in Iraq. Is compromises that will foster reconcili- Iraqi political leaders, in which they the new strategy of the President, ation and establish a true unity gov- pursue a winner-take-all political ap- which puts over 21,000 more American ernment, ultimately leading to im- proach. troops in the middle of an Iraqi civil provements in the security situation. Madam President, how much time do war, the best way to bring that about? Adding American troops does not in- I have? That is what this debate is about. crease the probability of achieving the The PRESIDING OFFICER. One There actually seems to be an agree- primary objective. Listen to what GEN minute 15 seconds. ment among most observers that an John Abizaid said when he testified to Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, we Iraqi political settlement is the key to Congress in November of last year: owe our troops everything. We owe ending the violence in Iraq. The dif- I met with every divisional commander, them the best equipment we can pro- General Casey, the Corps Commander, [and] ference of opinion exists on whether General Dempsey. We all talked together. vide. We owe them the best training. Iraqi politicians need breathing space, And I said to them, in your professional We owe their families the best support as President Bush has said, to reach re- opinion, if we were to bring in more Amer- we can give them. quired political compromises or wheth- ican troops now, does it add considerably to We also owe them our best thinking. er, as many of us believe, Iraqi politi- our ability to achieve success in Iraq? And I think it is an insult to the intel- cians need to be pressured to make they all said no. And the reason is, because ligence of our troops to suggest that we want the Iraqis to do more. It’s easy for debating the wisdom of deepening the those compromises and that the addi- the Iraqis to rely upon us to do this work. tion of 21,000 more troops doesn’t make military presence in Iraq somehow or Finally, General Abizaid said: a political compromise more likely; it other emboldens the enemy. Our troops I believe that more American forces pre- depend upon us to give them what they just gets us in deeper in the middle of vent the Iraqis from doing more, [prevent a civil conflict. the Iraqis] from taking more responsibility deserve: support. And part of that sup- The bill we are hoping to proceed to for their own future. port in a democracy is debating the today incorporates the modified War- Besides making it less likely that the policy which not only brought them ner resolution verbatim, except for a Iraqis will take more responsibility for there but which keeps them there and, minor change in order to make it a bill their own future, adding more Amer- if many of us are correct, will keep instead of a resolution. The reason for ican troops is an attempt to reach a them there longer and with greater making it a bill instead of a resolution military solution to an inherently po- casualties. The best way to change is simply to make it more amendable. litical problem. course in Iraq is to adopt the modified Unlike a resolution, which is clumsy to The Prime Minister of Iraq himself Warner language. amend, there is no intent to put this stated last November: It has been said that this is not as modified Warner language in the form The crisis is political, and the ones who strong as withholding funds. We don’t of a bill for any other purpose. As a can stop the cycle of aggravation and blood- want to withhold funds from troops in matter of fact, the majority leader has letting of innocents are the [Iraqi] politi- the field. We want to change this pol- asked for unanimous consent to treat a cians. icy. If you want to change the policy resolution with Senator WARNER’s lan- Adding more American troops does this administration is following, which guage as amendable, as though it were not pressure Iraqi politicians to be relies on a military solution, a deep- a bill, to achieve the goal we are trying Iraqi leaders and to make the political ening military presence in Iraq, we to achieve. This unanimous consent compromises essential for a political hope you will vote for cloture on this was objected to by the Republican lead- solution; it only allows them to con- bill. tinue what in the words of the National er. I yield the floor. Intelligence Estimate is the ‘‘current The majority leader, Senator REID, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- winner-take-all attitude and sectarian has also told Senator MCCONNELL that publican leader is recognized. animosities infecting the political we are more than willing to transform Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, scene.’’ this bill into a resolution prior to final I yield 8 minutes to the Senator from The administration says this bill passage, if we can get to final passage, Nebraska, Mr. HAGEL. emboldens the enemy. Congressional The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- if a filibuster does not thwart our get- debate over Iraq policy doesn’t em- ator from Nebraska is recognized. ting to final passage. bolden the enemy. The enemy is al- What does the modified Warner lan- Mr. HAGEL. Madam President, I will ready emboldened. guage do which is incorporated into What emboldens the enemy is the al- not speak to the specifics of the resolu- this bill? It makes it clear the Congress most 4 years’ presence of Western tion or resolutions, but I am confident disagrees with the President’s plan to troops in the middle of a Muslim coun- we will be allowed to debate this week. increase force levels and urges the try’s capital, which causes over 70 per- I say that because I know—and I have President instead to consider all op- cent of the residents of that country to complete confidence in the two lead- tions and alternatives. This bill makes oppose our presence. ers—that they will, in fact, find an ac- it clear that we will fund troops in the What emboldens the enemy is the commodation. They each understand field. There is no difference between open-ended presence of Western troops, how critically important this debate is these two documents in that regard. which serves as a magnet for extrem- for our country and for the world. Both our bill and the McCain resolu- ists and gives a propaganda club to our I have listened carefully this after- tion make it clear we want to fund the enemies. noon to my colleagues, and there will troops in the field. Our bill makes it What emboldens the enemy is invad- be more intense and engaged and en- clear that the responsibility for Iraq’s ing Iraq without the support of the lightened debate this week. But I be- internal security and for halting sec- international community. lieve what we are about here—and we tarian violence must rest primarily What emboldens the enemy is law- will be about this week—is something with the Government of Iraq and Iraqi lessness and looters ransacking public far more important than just constitu- security forces. It makes it clear that buildings and institutions in Iraq. tional responsibilities or resolutions.

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That is what we and don’t our troops and the American tinguished senior Senator from Vir- owe the world. people expect the Congress, after 4 ginia doesn’t need to be reminded of It surely is not and cannot be a years, when things have gotten pro- that, having been here 29 years—that weakness for America, as seen in the gressively worse, not better, to engage? one single Senator can insist that a eyes of the world, to openly debate the And is it not our responsibility to ad- matter be subject to 60 votes. One sin- most critically important issue that dress the issue of escalating our mili- gle Senator. There are many Senators any of us will ever debate; that is, war. tary involvement, putting American on this side of the aisle who would in- That is the strength of America, not troops in the middle of a sectarian- sist upon that. So it is a statement of the weakness of America. The reason intrasectarian war? Is that not our re- the obvious that matters of con- America has prospered for over 200 sponsibility? Of course, it is our re- sequence in the Senate over the years years is because the world has had con- sponsibility. have developed in the following way: fidence not in its power, trusted not its Madam President, I will have more to They are all subject to a 60-vote power, but trusted America’s purpose. say as the debate goes forward this threshold. To suggest that is anything In 1968, when I served with my broth- week. As I noted, I have every con- extraordinary really defies our experi- er and many others in Vietnam—and I fidence in our two leaders that they ence here. It is ordinary, not extraor- believe I speak for most who were there will work out a resolution where we dinary, for matters of great con- then, and I have heard from a lot of will have this debate because it is troversy—and even, in this day and Vietnam veterans about this debate—I clearly in the interest of our country, age, matters of only a little con- believe that in 1968, the troops, the clearly in the interest of our troops. troversy—to be subject to a 60-vote ones at the bottom doing the fighting With that, I yield back my time and threshold. and the dying, would have welcomed yield the floor. Our good friends on the other side of the Congress of the United States into Mr. WARNER. Madam President, be- the aisle—and this was an issue the a debate about Vietnam. They would fore the Senator yields, I would like to Senator from Virginia was very much have welcomed somebody paying atten- associate myself with his remarks. I, involved with in the last Congress— tion rather than just going along. too, have confidence in our leadership were seeking to establish in one of the No, Madam President, that is a being able to work this out accord- last areas where 60 votes was not cus- strength of this country. And surely we ingly. No matter how strongly I feel tomarily required—the confirmation of judges—that we should start requiring have clear constitutional responsibil- about my resolution, I shall vote with it there as well. That would leave vir- ities. How could anyone argue dif- our distinguished leader on this issue tually nothing the Senate would con- ferently? We have clear constitutional and hope he can reconcile the dif- sider, except the budget resolution, not responsibilities here. ferences. being subject to a 60-vote threshold. I heard my colleague from Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- necticut talking about nonbinding res- So what we are asking for on the Re- publican leader is recognized. publican side is not at all extraor- olutions. I don’t doubt his staff’s re- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, dinary. The term ‘‘filibuster’’ has be- search, but I remind the Senator that I extend my gratitude to both the Sen- come a pejorative term for suggesting over the last 12 years there have been ator from Nebraska and the Senator that one wants to stop something. Let a number of nonbinding resolutions de- from Virginia for understanding the me repeat, as I have said to the distin- bated on this floor—on Bosnia, Kosovo, importance of having a full-fledged de- guished majority leader, to the Senator Somalia, Haiti, and others. I remind bate. from Virginia, and to the Senator from some of my colleagues who do not be- How much time remains on this side? Nebraska, we are not trying to stop lieve it is in the interest of our country The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- this debate. We are trying to structure or our troops to talk about nonbinding publican leader has 5 minutes. it in a way that is fair to the com- resolutions, papier mache resolutions, Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, peting voices in the Republican con- senseless resolutions, that they actu- the Republican side of the aisle is ference who will band together shortly ally voted for some of those resolutions ready for this debate. We are anxious in a significant enough number to in- over the last 12 years. I would be very to have it. There are different voices. sist on a fair process. happy to provide for the record a list of We just heard from a couple of my dis- So that is what this is about, Madam how everybody in this Chamber voted tinguished colleagues who have a dif- President. I have indicated to the over the last 12 years, if they were ferent view of this debate than I. What Democratic leader—and I certainly here, on those resolutions. It might be we are unified upon is a process that wouldn’t want to surprise him—that I very interesting and enlightening. guarantees fairness for the consider- intended to propound a unanimous con- Surely it is not because one political ation of what is clearly and unambig- sent request that would be acceptable party controls the White House and the uously the most significant issue in the to our side, and I will be happy to do other does not. Surely it cannot be country at this moment. that now, having given notice to the that. The majority leader and I have been majority leader that I would do so. The National Intelligence Estimate working in good faith on an agreement But before doing that, let me say one summary—unclassified portions—was that provides for a structured debate more time, there is not a single Repub- made public on Friday. Those watching on the various proposals and votes on lican Senator seeking to avoid this de- should have a clear understanding of each. The other side said we turned bate. We have just heard from two what that document is and who pro- down three compromises but, frankly, voices that are in the minority in our duced that document. That document that is not the full story. conference—the Senator from Virginia is an accumulation of the 16 intel- The majority leader said he would and the Senator from Nebraska—who ligence agencies of this country. None agree to a consent that would allow don’t share my view, who nevertheless that I am aware of has had the integ- votes on the McCain proposal and the will vote against cloture shortly to rity of the institution they represent— Warner proposal. He also mentioned make the point that this Republican any of those 16—ever impugned on that he would agree to a 60-vote minority insists upon fair treatment questions of quality of research— threshold on each of those. All we are on this important debate. maybe other facets of intelligence but asking for is the same agreement on Therefore, Madam President, I ask not the integrity of the intent of the the Gregg resolution. Now, in fact, unanimous consent that at a time de- product. The National Intelligence Es- there was demand among Republican termined by the majority leader, after

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Those eign Relations Committee; McCain- Bush be permitted to escalate this war. are the people holding hands with the Lieberman-Graham, regarding bench- This vote is about being fair to the President. marks; Gregg related to funding. bipartisan majority of Senators who We must heed the results of the No- I further ask unanimous consent that seek to voice their opposition to the vember elections and the wishes of the there be a total of 10 hours—and I will President’s plan to escalate the war. American people. We must change be happy to pick whatever number This vote is about being fair to the course, and this change starts with this might be agreeable to the majority American people and the millions of next vote. leader—of debate equally divided be- voters who chose a new direction last This side—Democrats—have offered tween the two leaders or their des- November. the minority everything they have As Senators, we owe it to our troops ignees; provided further, that no asked for. Remember: Vote on Warner, and our people to have a real debate amendments be in order to any of the vote on McCain; you want a simple ma- about the way forward in Iraq. For 4 jority; you want a supermajority; we measures; further, that after the use or years, this body, under the control of yielding back of time, the Senate pro- will go along with that. We have been the Republicans, sat silent on the most fair to them. Now the Senate must be ceed to three consecutive votes on the pressing issue facing our country— adoption of the concurrent resolutions fair to our troops, their families, and Iraq. As thousands of our soldiers were the American people. We must proceed in the following order, with no inter- killed and tens of thousands wounded, vening action or debate: first, McCain- with a debate about Iraq and send a the Senate, directed by the Repub- clear message to President Bush that Lieberman-Graham; second, Gregg; licans, sat silent, no debate on Iraq. As third, S. Con. Res. 7. Finally, I ask escalation is not the answer. hundreds of billions of dollars were Some say let the leaders work it out. unanimous consent that any resolution spent, the Senate sat silent. Repub- Part of this stall has been a stall for that does not achieve 60 votes in the af- licans were in charge—no debate. They obvious reasons. If not tonight, tomor- firmative, the vote on adoption be viti- said no. row? I must file a motion to invoke ated and the concurrent resolution be As Iraq fell into chaos and civil war, cloture on the continuing resolution returned to its previous status. it became increasingly clear that the because the Republicans said they are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there President’s plan was flawed and failing. going to filibuster it. I have gotten let- objection? The Senate sat silent. The Republicans ters to that effect. We should have been Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- who were in control of the Senate said: debating the Warner, McCain resolu- ject. No, no debate on Iraq. tions today, but they have not allowed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- As Senators and Americans, we can- us. They wouldn’t allow us to proceed jority leader. not permit the silence to continue. Mr. REID. Madam President, the This Democratic majority will not on this matter. I am telling everyone within the vast, vast, vast majority of legislation allow it to continue. sound of my voice, a decision will have passed out of this Senate is done by a The administration’s failures have dug us into a deep hole in Iraq—we all to be made whether to go further than simple majority. That is a fact. All one tonight, but the time is very tenuous— has to do is look at the CONGRESSIONAL know that—and we have an obligation to find a way out. Our troops, most of very tenuous. If they stop us from RECORD. So with this new direction of going forward on this debate, this does the minority, it is very clear what is all, need our help. They need a policy that is as worthy as their heroic sac- not end the debate on Iraq. It may end happening. They are trying to avoid de- the debate for a few days or a few bate on this matter. They want a new rifice. They need a legislative branch that will finally exercise its constitu- weeks, but, remember, we have the 9/11 set of rules. Commission recommendations coming We have offered them votes, up-or- tional responsibilities. Madam President, I say to my friend and that is open to amendment and I down votes on McCain, Warner, Gregg, can guarantee everybody there will be and they turned that down. I said: OK, from Connecticut, I wasn’t able to hear all of his speech, but I did hear this Iraq amendments involved in that de- fine, we will have 60-vote margins on bate. McCain, Warner. They turned that that caused me to take note: He said words to the effect: What are the Shia The supplemental bill is coming. down. So I object, Madam President, politicians going to think? What are This is to fund the war in Iraq basi- and I will continue. the Sunni politicians going to think if, cally more than $100 billion. I think The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- in fact, Warner passed? I wonder what there will probably very likely be a tion is heard. the Sunni politicians thought, and I number of amendments dealing with Mr. REID. Madam President, it is wonder what the Shia politicians Iraq. also very interesting—and I have the thought when the Iraqi Prime Min- They can run, but they can’t hide. We greatest respect for my friend from ister, duly elected, told the President are going to debate Iraq, and they may Virginia and my friend from Ne- of the United States that he wanted have gotten all their folks to vote braska—but with all due respect to American troops out of Baghdad. So against the motion to proceed, they them, how could they vote against a let’s not direct this to Senator WAR- may stop us temporarily from debating motion to proceed? How could they NER. the escalation, but they are not going vote against a motion to proceed say- A ‘‘no’’ vote on the motion to pro- to stop us from debating Iraq. ing let the two leaders work this out? ceed is a green light to George Bush to We have lost 3,100 soldiers, sailors, What more could we give them than continue down the same failed course and marines. They are dead, Madam what they asked for last week? But of almost 4 years. President. We don’t know the exact now they want to throw in the Gregg A ‘‘no’’ vote is an endorsement of es- number of how many have been wound- amendment with a 60-vote margin. calation, sending 48,000 more troops to ed—24,000, 25,000. Earlier today, the minority leader Iraq and spending at least an extra $27 We are not going to allow the situa- said: This vote is ‘‘about getting fair billion—$27 billion extra—when this tion in Iraq to continue. It is wrong. treatment for the minority here in the war has already cost almost a half a There can be no military solution. The Senate.’’ He was half right. This vote is trillion dollars. President has been told that. I think it about fairness but has little to do with A ‘‘no’’ vote is a vote in support of speaks volumes when he meets with being fair to the minority. The vote is this President continuing the same pol- the Iraqi Prime Minister who is elect- about being fair to 132,000 troops al- icy of failure in Iraq. ed, and the Iraqi Prime Minister says:

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The legislative clerk read as follows: Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- The families of the 3,100 soldiers who CLOTURE MOTION sen and sworn not having voted in the have been killed, the families of the affirmative, the motion is rejected. 24,000, 25,000 who have been wounded We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the The majority leader is recognized. demand we go forward with this de- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Mr. REID. Mr. President, I enter a bate. move to bring to a close the debate on the motion to reconsider that vote. We are going to start voting momen- motion to proceed to Calendar No. 19, S. 470, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mo- tarily, and remember what the vote is. Bipartisan Iraq legislation. tion is entered. Carl Levin, Joe Biden, Ken Salazar, The vote is whether we can proceed to f debate the escalation of the war in Harry Reid, Pat Leahy, Sherrod Brown, Iraq. And the Republicans have told ev- Patty Murray, Robert Menendez, John MORNING BUSINESS erybody they are all going to vote no. F. Kerry, Barbara Mikulski, Dick Dur- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent bin, Jack Reed, Tom Harkin, Dianne If they think this can pop up real eas- Feinstein, Bill Nelson, H.R. Clinton, the Senate now proceed to a period of ily again, I think they may have an- Herb Kohl, Ben Nelson. morning business with Senators per- other thing coming. mitted to speak therein for up to 10 The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- I repeat, the Republicans left town minutes each. imous consent, the mandatory quorum and left the Government without ade- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without call has been waived. quate resources to go ahead and com- objection, it is so ordered. The Senator The question is, Is it the sense of the plete funding of the Federal Govern- from Iowa. Senate that debate on the motion to ment for this year. We have to take up Mr. GRASSLEY. Speaking as in proceed to S. 470, a bill to express the the work they did not complete. They morning business? sense of the Congress on Iraq, shall be funded the Government until February The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes. brought to a close? 15, and now it is up to us to make sure The yeas and nays are mandatory f the Government continues to run. under the rule. If they want to pull a Newt Gingrich TAX GAP AND THE MINIMUM The clerk will call the roll. and close down the Government, that WAGE The legislative clerk called the roll. is their responsibility. But I believe we Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the should move forward and make sure would like to speak about two issues Senator from South Dakota (Mr. JOHN- the Government is funded, and there is that have been much in the news late- SON) and the Senator from Louisiana not a lot of time for Iraq. That is a sad ly: the tax gap and the minimum wage (Ms. LANDRIEU), are necessarily absent. commentary on the situation because bill. We had on the front page of the Mr. LOTT. The following Senators we lost days as a result of these par- Times today the discussion about the were necessarily absent: the Senator liamentary delays. tax gap. In addition, with the release of I ask unanimous consent that if we from Florida (Mr. MARTINEZ) and the the President’s budget today, the ad- get to third reading of S. 470 it then be Senator from Arizona (Mr. MCCAIN). ministration has provided Congress turned into a concurrent resolution The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. substantive proposals to deal with the and passage occur on the concurrent SANDERS). Are there any other Sen- tax gap. It is now Congress’s responsi- resolution and not S. 470. Before hear- ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? bility to consider these proposals, re- ing how anybody feels about this, I said The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 49, view them, and hear from the public last week that we would be happy to nays 47, as follows: and also see what more is possible in consider this bill as a resolution. Ev- [Rollcall Vote No. 44 Leg.] terms of addressing the tax gap. But erybody heard me say that. The Amer- YEAS—49 the good news is we have already taken ican people heard me say that. So any- Akaka Dorgan Murray steps in this Congress to deal with the body who tries to hide under a proce- Baucus Durbin Nelson (FL) tax gap. We have very important tax Bayh Feingold dural vote because this is a bill and not Nelson (NE) reforms and tax gap measures included Biden Feinstein Obama a resolution is not being fair because Bingaman Harkin Pryor in the minimum wage bill. So Congress simply I have stated—and I know that Boxer Inouye Reed is effectively killing two birds with one everyone in this Chamber heard me say Brown Kennedy Rockefeller stone. Byrd Kerry Salazar this, and I have said it many times—I Cantwell Klobuchar First, we are providing needed tax re- Sanders Cardin Kohl lief for small businesses that could be ask unanimous consent that if we get Schumer Carper Lautenberg to third reading of S. 470, that it be Stabenow harmed by the increase in the min- Casey Leahy turned into a concurrent resolution Clinton Levin Tester imum wage—and I voted for an in- and that passage occur on the concur- Coleman Lincoln Webb crease in the minimum wage. Second, rent resolution and not S. 470. Collins McCaskill Whitehouse in the minimum wage bill we are going Wyden I add another unanimous consent re- Conrad Menendez after the tax gap and those who engage Dodd Mikulski quest to this. I am willing to change it in the tax scams. to a concurrent resolution right now, NAYS—47 Two things: No. 1, we are dealing as I was willing to do last week. Alexander DeMint Lieberman with efforts to help small business and, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Allard Dole Lott No. 2, we are at the very same time Bennett Domenici Lugar objection? Bond Ensign McConnell bringing more money into the Federal Mr. MCCONNELL. Reserving the Brownback Enzi Murkowski Treasury by closing tax scams and re- right to object, this is essentially the Bunning Graham Reid ducing the tax gap. same unanimous consent request pro- Burr Grassley Roberts I would say, as a sidenote to my col- Chambliss Gregg Sessions pounded last Thursday night. This Coburn Hagel leagues, particularly the new leaders Shelby Cochran Hatch matter ought to be dealt with as a con- Smith on the Budget Committee, that these Corker Hutchison current resolution. It is clear the other Snowe tax provisions are only the latest ex- Cornyn Inhofe side does not want to vote on the Gregg Craig Isakson Specter ample of the Finance Committee pro- amendment. Therefore, I object. Crapo Kyl Stevens ducing additional revenues by changes

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How- more than done our job on the tax side. closes a loophole in section 162(m), the ever, we have been, at times, stymied I say it is time for the Budget Com- $1 million limitation for corporate ex- in the other body—not by Democrats mittee to deliver savings on the spend- ecutives. The provisions provide that a but by Republicans. ing side. CEO can’t avoid the effects of 162(m) by We heard a lot of commentary during But let me turn back to the tax gap not being on the job at the end of the the elections and afterwards how it was and turn back to the minimum wage year. no longer going to be business as usual. bill. I am very pleased that in working Mr. President, forests have been sac- My hope is that given the rhetoric of with Senator BAUCUS we have, as part rificed to print the speeches that poli- the new House leadership, we could fi- of the tax provisions contained in the ticians make decrying excessive CEO nally pass these anti-abuse tax reforms minimum wage package, a new provi- pay. Yes, we have a provision in the in the minimum wage bill. I worry, sion—a number of provisions, in fact— minimum wage bill that tightens the though, that with folks talking about that will go after those engaged in tax deduction that can be taken for higher stripping the tax provisions from the shelters and tax scams and take steps, CEO pay. minimum wage bill, the House leader- then, in the process, to address the tax So I get down to the basics, and I get ship may be singing a new song. But gap—in other words, money that is down to the basics because I have been the results are the same. The House owed but not paid. I would like to high- hearing some rumors from Senators— Democratic leadership needs to under- light just a few of these provisions that but more importantly from the leader- stand that kowtowing to K Street is are in the minimum wage bill that are ship of the other body—that in order to not a new direction that was promised closing the tax gap and shutting down get a minimum wage bill passed, we by a new majority in the last election. tax scams. ought to drop the tax provisions and They can show it is not business as We shut down the SILO scheme. That pass the minimum wage bill. But I usual, as they were condemning Repub- is an acronym. U.S. corporations cut have always been hearing over the licans of doing. They can show that by their tax bills by purchasing and leas- years from those people who are say- passing all the tax provisions con- ing back overseas government facili- ing: We need to do something about the tained in the Senate minimum wage ties such as sewer plants and subways tax gap; we need to do something about bill. in the country of Germany. We take the tax scams; we need to do something I yield the floor. additional steps to go after corpora- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- about people going offshore to avoid tions that move to the Bahamas and ator from Michigan is recognized. the payment of taxes, and on and on. have just a mailbox, not any people, So I have to ask the Democratic lead- f and use the gimmick to cut their taxes. ership if they are going to put the pro- U.S. STRATEGY IN IRAQ I can’t tell you how many times I have visions I am talking about—closing the heard speeches about that issue from Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I tax gap, closing down the tax scams— Senators on the other side of the aisle. rise this evening being greatly dis- if they want to put those provisions in We can end the talking and we can turbed by what happened on the floor start doing something about it with the trash can. If they do, I would also of the Senate, after a tremendous these very provisions contained in the like to put into the trash all the amount of good-faith effort and very minimum wage bill if we do not let speeches made on the other side then hard work by our colleagues on both suceed people who are talking about about CEO pay. sides of the aisle, bringing together a I say this because the time for separating the tax provisions of the resolution to offer to this body for a wage bill just to get a minimum wage speeches is over. We can take steps debate, for a full debate on the ques- bill passed. right now with the tax provisions in tion of escalating the war in Iraq. What We also tightened the rules on indi- the minimum wage bill to deal with we have seen from the minority is a fil- viduals who expatriate to avoid taxes the tax gap and CEO pay. I have listed ibuster that has stopped us from even legally owed in the United States—and these provisions, and as my colleagues proceeding—from even proceeding to be we have that happen. know, while many of them are good able to take up the resolution. We end the fast and loose ways that common sense, these provisions are Our majority leader offered to take corporations account for fines and pen- also not at all popular downtown on K up other resolutions, some contra- alties, so if a corporation gets a pen- Street or up the eastern coast on Wall dicting the one that we wished to have alty for, let’s say, polluting the envi- Street. brought forward, to have equally de- ronment, they do not get to deduct While the debate has focused on the bated resolutions, the same amount of that from their income tax. We also in- tax breaks for small business in the time, the same amount of votes that crease penalties for those who under- minimum wage bill—and those are im- are needed in order to be able to bring pay taxes due to fraud. I think every- portant because they are helping small forward the resolutions and possibly body would agree with that. We double business overcome some negative im- pass them. the fines and the penalties for those pact of the minimum wage increase—it Every effort by the majority leader who use offshore financial arrange- is also critical we pass a much-needed was turned down. Every time he ments to avoid taxes. The Finance tax gap and anti-abuse provisions con- brought up a possible solution to be Committee views that as a growing tained in the minimum wage bill and able to bring forward these resolutions problem and a major reason that there pass them now. Delaying these reforms and have a full debate, which the is such a tax gap. We expand and im- as some would argue—putting them on American people are demanding that prove the whistleblower program which another tax bill—rewards tax cheats. we do, he was told ‘‘no.’’ No, no, no. So will provide the Internal Revenue Serv- These reforms are often date and time we are now in a situation where the ice a roadmap for corporate tax fraud. sensitive. Delay only benefits those minority has voted down the ability for We modify the collection due process who are playing fast and loose with our us to even go to a resolution or mul- rules to protect the tax protesters from tax laws. tiple resolutions dealing with the issue abusing the system. This is something I can’t believe the House Democratic of Iraq, which we are all so deeply con- that the administration proposed in its leadership wants the first action they cerned about. budget today to help deal with the tax take in the area of taxes to drop these Right now it is after midnight in gap. reform provisions—these provisions Baghdad, and we have over 130,000

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3049 American troops who are settled in for need to know that their leaders have determination comes the responsibility another long night half a world away sensibly considered all of the options of collective security. from home. They are living, working, available and that those considerations We must continue to train our fighting in the most difficult condi- are grounded in fact, not in rhetoric or friends in Iraq. We must equip them tions anyone can imagine. They are pa- posturing. and provide sensible military support trolling crowded streets. They are On October 11, 2002, 23 of us in the based on the advice of our generals and standing guard on lonely posts. They Senate cast a lonely vote against this military experts. We must lead them are reaching out to Iraqi citizens and White House effort to go to war be- by example, by embracing the realities putting themselves constantly in cause the evidence was not clear of our own democratic process as we harm’s way to protect their fellow sol- enough—it just wasn’t there—to war- attempt to collectively solve the chal- diers. They are there because their rant going to war. I cast that vote be- lenges in the war in Iraq. How can we Government called them. They come cause I believed that the pretense for be talking to them about the demo- from every corner of this great Nation. war was based not in definable evidence cratic process when that process is They represent every color, creed, reli- but on predetermined conclusions. War stopped right here in the Senate in the gion, and political voice in this coun- is a tool of last resort, a decision that ability to openly debate and vote on try. should be made with great trepidation the resolution? I have been to Iraq—many of us when our country is at risk and other I stand in support of the Warner- have—and I have talked to our men options have been exhausted. Levin resolution and to say that esca- and women in the field and they are From day one, the reasoning for this lation is a grave mistake. I am certain the best this country has to offer. For war has been unclear and inconsistent, when judged by our fellow Americans, our entire history, they have answered from the initial lack of preparedness the votes that many Members will when called. They have gone where we for securing Baghdad to the most recast, if we have the opportunity to do sent them. They have fought when we cent call for escalation. We have seen a so, to say ‘‘enough is enough’’ to this have asked them to do so. They have strategy based on the best-case sce- White House will be greeted with sober dedicated their lives to preparing for nario calculations of politicians, not on support. wars they did not want, and when the wholly realistic conclusions of ca- With heaviness in my heart, I am asked, they have executed their train- reer military officers. Mistakes have also sadly confident that when judged ing with pride, bravery, and an unwav- been made at every turn, and 4 years by history, those who have questioned ering spirit. and over 3,000 American lives later and the reasoning and the execution of this We are blessed this evening to sleep hundreds of thousands of lost lives and war will have our concerns justified. under the blanket of freedom they pro- injuries of Iraqis, we are still paying We can’t change how we got here. We vide. And no one—no one in this Cham- the price. can’t change the fact we are in Iraq. ber—is questioning the job they are Some have insisted this resolution is That chapter of history is written, set doing. We are all patriots in this de- a ploy to embarrass the President. This in stone, and paid for with the lives of bate—all of us—with differing views, is clearly not our goal. This is not a Americans and Iraqis, and the lives of strongly held views about the best way discussion about politics. It is a debate many other individuals around the to move forward. We are all patriots. about policy. Any soldier will tell you world. However, we can learn from the I have listened intently over the past there are no politics in a foxhole. The path we have walked. We have the abil- weeks, and I have heard colleagues and American people, Republicans and ity to reassess and to change course, to representatives of the administration Democrats, are asking us to look long get it right, to put forward our collec- state time and again that those of us and hard at what we are doing in Iraq. tive best wisdom from everyone who questioning the President are somehow We were not elected to stand silently has been involved. On behalf of our sol- undermining the morale of our troops. by while our fellow citizens demand an- diers, they deserve that. They deserve I find that insulting, not only to me swers. a full debate in the Senate, to be able and to my colleagues who care deeply We can’t even have a full debate be- to state our positions on policy, on pol- about this and who have worked to- cause of the vote that happened. The icy that right now at this moment they gether in a bipartisan way to bring for- American people are asking us not only are carrying out in Iraq. They deserve ward this resolution but to our sol- to debate but to come to the right an- the very best debate and very best deci- diers, our sailors, our airmen, and ma- swers, the responsible answers for the sions. rines. Open and honest debate about direction and strategy in Iraq. Our sol- That is what this is about. That is the execution of this war is not only diers deserve that, and we have in front what we were hoping to get tonight, what our armed services expect, it is of us a resolution that we couldn’t even the opportunity to go forward, to work what they deserve. Our citizen soldiers get enough votes to bring up to discuss, together in a bipartisan way to put for- demand our best, and our best is not to debate it fully and have a vote. I be- ward a statement that says we believe idle silence. Our best is not a filibuster lieve the simple fact is very clear that there is a better way, a better strategy that stops a resolution from even com- escalation is not the answer, and I than what the President has begun to ing to the floor so that we can have an want the opportunity to vote on that, execute. open, honest debate about it. Our cit- to say that on behalf of the people of I hope we will have an opportunity to izen soldiers are on the frontlines. In Michigan. Putting more Americans in vote on this resolution. I welcome this Chamber, we use words, but those harm’s way will not bring our men and other resolutions that colleagues have words have real-world consequences, women home any sooner. Why would put forward in good faith. I may not and no one lives those consequences we go further down the path that has agree with them—and that is all right; more than our troops on the ground. led us to this point? Why would we re- that is how the process works—but Debate in a democracy does not under- peat our previous mistakes and call it they deserve debate just as our resolu- mine the morale or the will of our a new strategy? tions deserve debate. armed services. The lack of a clear, A free and stable Iraq can only be se- In Iraq, we are talking about their measurable, and achievable mission cured by the Iraqis. They must em- setting up a democracy, the ability to does undermine what they are doing. brace responsibility for their collective fully debate and participate in their That is what we are all wanting to see future and decide that living and dying government. We need to show by exam- happen. That is what we want to see at the hands of sectarian violence is ple that we are not afraid of debate, of developed for them. not the future they want for their chil- involvement, we are not afraid to stand They need to know that their leaders dren and their grandchildren. We must and say what we think and put our own have based their orders on reason, not support their efforts—and I do—but we vote and opinions on the line on some- on wishful thinking and on a misguided cannot substitute American troops for thing so critical to the future of our adherence to a failed strategy. They Iraqi resolve. With the freedom of self- country, most particularly to our men

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Tonight was ficult for us to fund health care, edu- troops from the United States would not an example of our listening. cation, environmental protection, af- make it easier for the Iraqi Govern- I suggest the absence of a quorum. fordable housing, childcare, and the ment and military to avoid their polit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pressing needs of the middle class and ical and military responsibilities. clerk will call the roll. working families of our country, not to This administration has refused to The assistant legislative clerk pro- mention the needs of our veterans, listen to the Iraqi people who, accord- ceeded to call the roll. whose numbers are rapidly increasing ing to a number of polls, have told us Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask as a result of this war. very strongly that they believe, in the unanimous consent that the order for This is a war which has caused un- midst of all of the horror and turmoil the quorum call be rescinded. imaginable horror for the people of and violence within their country, that The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Iraq. People who had suffered so long they would be safer and more secure if WHITEHOUSE). Without objection, it is under the brutality of the Saddam Hus- our troops left their country. so ordered. sein dictatorship are suffering even In fact, this administration has trag- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, in my more today. There are estimates that ically refused to listen to almost any- home State of Vermont and all across hundreds of thousands of Iraqis have body except that same shrinking inner this country, the American people are been killed or wounded and almost 2 circle, led by the Vice President, who deeply concerned about the war in Iraq. million have been forced to flee their has consistently been wrong on this They want real debate here in Wash- country—some 8 percent of their popu- issue from day one. ington on this issue and, more impor- lation. As most everybody understands and tantly, they want real action. While civil war tears neighborhoods as the recent National Intelligence Es- Frankly, I have a hard time under- apart, children are without schools, timate has confirmed, the situation standing why some of my colleagues, and the Iraqi people lack electricity, today in Iraq is extremely dire. The sad regardless of what their position on the health care, and other basic necessities truth is there are now no good options war might be, would try to prevent a of life. The doctors and nurses, teach- before us; there are simply less bad op- vote on what is at best a very modest ers and administrators who have pro- tions. In Iraq today, according to Sec- proposal that was brought forth this vided the professional infrastructure retary of Defense Bob Gates, there are afternoon. If you like the Warner bill, for the people of Iraq are now long now at least four separate wars being you should vote for it. If you do not gone. fought, wars that our soldiers who have like it, you should vote against it. But This is a war which has lowered our fought with incredible bravery and in fairness to the American people, we standing in the international commu- skill find themselves in the middle of. should have a serious debate and a vote nity to an all-time low in our lifetimes, Let me quote Secretary Gates, who on this issue. with leaders in democratic countries has recently stated: Let me be very clear in giving you hesitant to work with us because of the I believe there are essentially four wars my perspective on this war. In my lack of respect their citizens have for going on in Iraq. One is Shia on Shia, prin- view, President Bush’s war in Iraq has our President. Long-time friends and cipally in the south; the second is sectarian been a disaster. It is a war we were allies are simply wondering what is conflict, principally in Baghdad but not sole- misled into and a war many of us be- going on in the United States today. ly. Third is the insurgency, and fourth is Al lieved we never should have gotten into This is a war which has stretched our Queda. in the first place. active-duty military to the breaking The reality today, as described by This is a war which the administra- point, as well as our National Guard the Secretary of Defense, has nothing tion was unprepared to fight. The ad- and Reserve forces. Morale in the mili- to do with why President Bush got us ministration has shown little under- tary is low, and this war will have last- into this war in the first place. In standing of the enemy or the historical ing impacts on the future recruitment, March of 2002, he told us Iraq had weap- context or the cultural context in retention, and readiness of our Na- ons of mass destruction and that they which we found ourselves. Who will for- tion’s military. This is a war which has were poised to use those weapons get President Bush declaring ‘‘mission in many respects lowered our capa- against us. That was not true and cer- accomplished’’ aboard the aircraft car- bility to effectively fight the very seri- tainly has no relevance to the war rier Abraham Lincoln when, in fact, ous threats of international terrorism today. In 2002, the President told us the mission had barely begun? Who will and Islamic extremism. Iraq was somehow linked to al-Qaida forget Vice President CHENEY telling us Five years after the horrific attacks and bore some responsibility for the that the insurgency was in its ‘‘last of 9/11, Osama bin Laden remains free. horrific 9/11 attack against our coun- throes,’’ just before some of the blood- Using the presence of United States try. That also turned out not to be true iest months of the war took place? Who troops in Iraq as their rallying call, al- and has no relevance to the situation will ever forget those Bush advisers Qaida’s strength around the world con- we find ourselves in today. who predicted that the war would be a tinues to grow and the situation in Af- In the 2006 elections, the American cakewalk—nothing to worry about— ghanistan is currently becoming more people, in a loud and unmistakable and that we would be greeted in Iraq as and more difficult. voice, told us they no longer had con- liberators? Tragically, this administration has fidence in the Bush administration’s This war in Iraq has come at a very, refused to listen to the American peo- handling of the war in Iraq. In my very high price in so many ways. This ple who, in this last election, made it view, they told us they wanted Con- is a war which has cost us terribly in very clear that they want a new direc- gress to begin asserting its constitu- American blood. As of today, we have tion in Iraq, and they want this war tional authority over this war, and lost some 3,100 brave American sol- wound down, not escalated. they wanted us to rein in the adminis- diers, twenty-three thousand more This administration has refused to tration. Most importantly, they told us have been wounded, and tens of thou- listen to the thoughtful suggestions of they wanted us to begin the process of sands will come home with post-trau- the bipartisan Iraq Study Group, which bringing our troops home as soon as matic stress disorder. included two former Secretaries of possible. And as a Vermont Senator, This is a war which, with the Presi- State, including President Bush’s own that is exactly the effort I intend to dent’s proposed increase, will cost us father’s Secretary of State, as well as a make.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3051 In my view, the Warner resolution is role in the creation and implementa- partment could learn from the history far too weak. It is a baby step forward. tion of the Chicago Alternative Polic- of the Holocaust, in particular the Whether it is passed or not, it must be ing Strategy, the city’s innovative vital role law enforcement must play followed with much stronger legisla- model of community policing. CAPS in protecting civil liberties. Chief tion, legislation that has real teeth. In- was designed to help police officers bet- Ramsey enlisted the help of the Mu- stead of just voicing our disapproval of ter understand the communities they seum and the ADL in drafting a cur- President Bush’s escalation of the war were patrolling, rendering them more ricula and training program for his of- with a nonbinding resolution, we effective in preventing crime. ficers. In 1999, ‘‘Law Enforcement and should now be considering legislation Chief Ramsey comanaged the Chi- Society: Lessons from the Holocaust’’ that provides for the safe and orderly cago Alternative Policing Strategy was introduced. Since its inception redeployment of virtually all of our program, which promoted the coopera- ‘‘Law Enforcement and Society’’ has troops out of Iraq within the next year, tion of police, community, and city been used by more than a dozen other even as we continue to give support to services. The training program to sup- departments and the Federal Bureau of the Iraq Government and their mili- port the CAPS operation model pro- Investigation. In 2001, the Anti-Defa- tary for the purpose of helping them vided guidelines for working with city mation League recognized Chief accept their political and military re- agencies, and encouraging residents to Ramsey’s efforts, presenting him with sponsibilities. That is the legislation become involved in their neighbor- the Sigmund Livingston Award and we should be debating. That is the leg- hoods and communities through local Chief Ramsey was honored by the Holo- islation we should be passing. meetings with law enforcement offi- caust Museum in 2005. How can we accomplish this with- cials. I congratulate Chief Charles Ramsey drawal and redeployment? Regardless Chief Ramsey brought many of the on his many accomplishments through- of what happens with the nonbinding strategies he piloted in Chicago to out his long and distinguished career. I Warner bill, in the very near future we Washington when he was appointed thank him for his leadership in the must bring forth legislation on to the chief of the Metropolitan Police De- Metropolitan Police Department and floor of the Senate that would prohibit partment in April of 1998. Chief his commitment to public service. I the use of funds for an escalation of Ramsey has said that when he came to wish him and his family the very best United States military forces without the MPDC he found ‘‘outstanding peo- in the years to come. a specific new authorization from the ple who were frustrated by antiquated f Congress. Secondly, we must consider technology, vehicles and equipment legislation to require a schedule for the and perhaps most of all, an overall PUBLICATION OF COMMITTEE return home of a majority of American sense of organizational pride and pur- RULES IN CONGRESSIONAL forces and the redeployment of the rest pose that needed to be restored.’’ Chief RECORD of the American forces from Iraq to Ramsey made it his goal, over the next Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I other places. Finally, we must vote 81⁄2 years not only to update the De- would like to take this opportunity to against any additional funding to in- partment’s resources, but to restore remind all Senate Committee chairmen crease troop levels. In addition, we the Department’s sense of pride and to that paragraph 2 of the Standing Rules must set conditions in any future fund- build public confidence in the police. of the Senate requires each Senate ing bill so that the President is obliged Under his leadership, the Metropoli- committee to adopt rules to govern its to begin winding down this war. tan Police Department saw a shift in procedures. Under this rule, committee We are mired in a war that has gone strategic vision, with a new emphasis rules may not be inconsistent with the on longer than American involvement on community policing and crime pre- in either the First World War or the Rules of the Senate and must be pub- vention. Chief Ramsey created a sys- lished in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Second World War. We will spend more tem of Regional Operations Commands, money on this war in real dollars than not later than March 1, 2007. designed to reduce unnecessary bu- we spent on either the Korean war or f reaucracy and enhance accountability. the war in Vietnam. Our standing in In eight and a half years, the Depart- COMMITTEE ON RULES AND AD- the international community has de- ment has achieved much success. The MINISTRATION RULES OF PRO- clined, and our ability to combat inter- crime rate in the District of Columbia CEDURE national terrorism has been seriously is close to 40 percent lower than when compromised. It is time to say no to Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I Chief Ramsey joined the force. Mean- this ill-conceived escalation. It is time ask unanimous consent that pursuant while, the department received acclaim to deploy our troops out of harm’s way. to paragraph 2 of rule XXVI of the for its handling of a number of major It is time to end this war. Standing Rules of the Senate, the events, including the 1999 NATO 50th Rules of Procedure of the Committee f Anniversary summit and the 2000 pro- on Rules and Administration, adopted HONORING CHARLES H. RAMSEY tests against the International Mone- on January 31, 2007, be printed in the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise tary Fund and World Bank Group. RECORD. today to honor Charles H. Ramsey, who Throughout his career, Chief Ramsey There being no objection, the mate- retired as chief of the Metropolitan Po- has received numerous accolades and rial was ordered to be printed in the lice Department at the end of Decem- been presented with many honors. He RECORD, as follows: ber. received the Gary P. Hayes Award from RULES OF PROCEDURE—UNITED STATES A Chicago, IL, native, Chief Ramsey the Police Executive Research Forum, SENATE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND began his career in law enforcement the 2001 Robert Lamb Humanitarian ADMINISTRATION with the Chicago Police Department in Award from the National Organization TITLE I—MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE 1968. Over the course of nearly three of Black Law Enforcement Executives 1. The regular meeting dates of the Com- decades, Ramsey proved himself a dedi- and the 2001 Civil Rights Award from mittee shall be the second and fourth cated and capable member of the force. the International Association of Chiefs Wednesdays of each month, at 10 a.m. in He was promoted to Deputy Super- of Police. But Chief Ramsey is sure to room SR–301, Russell Senate Office Building. intendent of the Bureau of Staff Serv- be remembered for an unlikely partner- Additional meetings of the Committee may ices in 1994. The position brought with ship that developed shortly after he ar- be called by the Chairman as she may deem it many new responsibilities and put rived in Washington. necessary or pursuant to the provision of It began, when Chief Ramsey visited paragraph 3 of Rule XXVI of the Standing him in charge of the Department’s edu- Rules of the Senate. cation and training programs, an area the United States Holocaust Museum 2. Meetings of the committee, including in which Charles Ramsey excelled. at the invitation of the Anti-Defama- meetings to conduct hearings, shall be open During his tenure with the CPD, tion League. Following his visit, he to the public, except that a meeting or series Chief Ramsey played an instrumental considered the ways in which his De- of meetings by the committee on the same

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(F) would require the meeting to be closed the Members of the committee shall con- TITLE V—DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO followed immediately by a recorded vote in stitute a quorum for the reporting of legisla- COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN open session by a majority of the Members of tive measures. 1. The Chairman is authorized to sign her- the committee when it is determined that 2. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(1) of rule self or by delegation all necessary vouchers the matters to be discussed or the testimony XXVI of the Standing Rules, one-third of the and routine papers for which the commit- to be taken at such meeting or meetings: Members of the committee shall constitute a tee’s approval is required and to decide in A. will disclose matters necessary to be quorum for the transaction of business, in- the committee’s behalf all routine business. kept secret in the interests of national de- cluding action on amendments to measures 2. The Chairman is authorized to engage fense or the confidential conduct of the for- prior to voting to report the measure to the commercial reporters for the preparation of eign relations of the United States; Senate. transcripts of committee meetings and hear- B. will relate solely to matters of the com- 3. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(2) of rule ings. mittee staff personnel or internal staff man- XXVI of the Standing Rules, 2 Members of 3. The Chairman is authorized to issue, in agement or procedure; the committee shall constitute a quorum for behalf of the committee, regulations nor- C. will tend to charge an individual with the purpose of taking testimony under oath mally promulgated by the committee at the crime or misconduct, to disgrace or injure and 1 Member of the committee shall con- beginning of each session. the professional standing of an individual, or stitute a quorum for the purpose of taking otherwise to expose an individual to public testimony not under oath; provided, how- TITLE VI—DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO contempt or obloquy, or will represent a ever, that in either instance, once a quorum COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN AND RANKING MINOR- clearly unwarranted invasion of the privacy is established, any one Member can continue ITY MEMBER of an individual; to take such testimony. The Chairman and Ranking Minority Mem- D. will disclose the identity of any in- 4. Under no circumstances may proxies be ber, acting jointly, are authorized to approve former or law enforcement agent or will dis- considered for the establishment of a on behalf of the committee any rule or regu- close any information relating to the inves- quorum. lation for which the committee’s approval is tigation or prosecution of a criminal offense TITLE III—VOTING required, provided advance notice of their in- that is required to be kept secret in the in- 1. Voting in the committee on any issue tention to do so is given to Members of the terests of effective law enforcement; will normally be by voice vote. committee. E. will disclose information relating to the 2. If a third of the Members present so de- f trade secrets or financial or commercial in- mand a roll call vote instead of a voice vote, formation pertaining specifically to a given a record vote will be taken on any question GANG ABATEMENT AND person if: by roll call. PREVENTION ACT (1) an Act of Congress requires the infor- 3. The results of roll call votes taken in mation to be kept confidential by Govern- any meeting upon any measure, or any Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I rise ment officers and employees; or amendment thereto, shall be stated in the to speak in support of the Gang Abate- (2) the information has been obtained by committee report on that measure unless ment and Prevention Act, introduced the Government on a confidential basis, previously announced by the committee, and by Senator FEINSTEIN. Before dis- other than through an application by such such report or announcement shall include a cussing the details of this bill, I want person for a specific Government financial or tabulation of the votes cast in favor of and to state how pleased I am that it has other benefit, and is required to be kept se- the votes cast in opposition to each such such broad bipartisan support. With 13 cret in order to prevent undue injury to the measure and amendment by each Member of competitive position of such person; or the committee. (Paragraph 7(b) and (c) of sponsors, 7 Democrats and 6 Repub- F. may divulge matters required to be kept rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.) licans, I am hopeful that this bill can confidential under the provisions of law or 4. Proxy voting shall be allowed on all move quickly through Congress. Government regulations. (Paragraph 5(b) of measures and matters before the committee. Gang-related violence is on the rise, rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.) However, the vote of the committee to rein Colorado and throughout the Na- 3. Written notices of committee meetings port a measure or matter shall require the tion. Just by way of example: accord- will normally be sent by the committee’s concurrence of a majority of the Members of ing to the Colorado Bureau of Inves- the committee who are physically present at staff director to all Members of the com- tigation, Denver is home to roughly mittee at least a week in advance. In addi- the time of the vote. Proxies will be allowed tion, the committee staff will telephone or e- in such cases solely for the purpose of re- 12,470 gang members, who are affiliated mail reminders of committee meetings to all cording a Member’s position on the question with 110 gangs. Nationwide, there are Members of the committee or to the appro- and then only in those instances when the roughly 730,000 gang members. Since priate assistants in their offices. absentee committee Member has been in- 1999 the number of crimes investigated 4. A copy of the committee’s intended formed of the question and has affirmatively by the Denver gang unit has risen 35 agenda enumerating separate items of legis- requested that he be recorded. (Paragraph percent; gang members were respon- lative business and committee business will 7(a) (3) of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.) sible for fully 35 percent of Denver’s normally be sent to all Members of the com- TITLE IV—AMENDMENTS firearm-related homicides; mittee and released to the public at least 1 1. Provided at least five business days’ no- As these statistics show, gang vio- day in advance of all meetings. This does not tice of the agenda is given, and the text of preclude any Member of the committee from the proposed bill or resolution has been made lence is still a serious problem—and we discussing appropriate non-agenda topics. available at least five business calendar days in Congress have an obligation to re- 5. After the Chairman and the Ranking Mi- in advance, it shall not be in order for the spond. This bill is a good first-step, be- nority Member, speaking order shall be Committee to consider any amendment in cause it focuses on four key pillars of based on order of arrival, alternating be- the first degree proposed to any measure effective law enforcement policy: pre- tween Majority and Minority Members, un- under consideration by the Committee un- vention; investigation and prosecution; less otherwise directed by the Chairman. less such amendment has been delivered to firm and just penalties; and effective 6. Any witness who is to appear before the the office of the Committee and circulated law enforcement training. committee in any hearing shall file with the via e-mail to each of the offices by at least clerk of the committee at least 3 business 5:00 PM the day prior to the scheduled start On prevention, the bill would author- days before the date of his or her appearance, of the meeting. ize $250 million for intervention pro- a written statement of his or her proposed 2. In the event the Chairman introduces a grams focused on at-risk youth. These testimony and an executive summary there- substitute amendment or a Chairman’s funds would be administered through a of, in such form as the chairman may direct, mark, the requirements set forth in Para- new High Intensity Interstate Gang unless the Chairman and the Ranking Minor- graph 1 of this Title shall be considered Activity Area program, or HIGAA, ity Member waive such requirement for good waived unless such substitute amendment or which would be designed to facilitate cause. Chairman’s mark has been made available at cooperation between Federal, State, 7. In general, testimony will be restricted least five business days in advance of the to 5 minutes for each witness. The time may scheduled meeting. and local law enforcement in identi- be extended by the Chairman, upon the 3. It shall be in order, without prior notice, fying, targeting, and eliminating vio- Chair’s own direction or at the request of a for a Member to offer a motion to strike a lent gangs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3053 I have firsthand experience with the As always, I am grateful also for the [From the Washington Post, Feb. 5, 2007] effectiveness of multijurisdictional law leadership of Michael Myers, who has CONCERTED EFFORT—AN ANNIVERSARY AT THE enforcement efforts: the Rocky Moun- been with me for many years as staff KENNEDY CENTER tain High Intensity Drug Trafficking director of our HELP Committee. Walk into the Kennedy Center around 6 on Area program, and the various local But above all my special thanks go any given night, and, for only the price of multijurisdictional drug task forces in to Holly Fechner, my chief labor coun- your time, you might hear the National Colorado, have successfully leveraged sel. This momentous vote is a tribute Symphony Orchestra interpreting Mussorgsky, the Joffrey Ballet executing a Federal, State, and local resources to to her—to her skill, professionalism, and deep dedication to those who are pas de deux or the Shakespeare Theatre fight crime. I support applying this Company soliloquizing from ‘‘Twelfth model to the fight against gangs. the backbone of this country. Working Night.’’ If those offerings are too elevated for On the investigation and prosecution men and women in America could not you, the Kennedy Center’s programmers also front, I am pleased that the bill would have a better friend and champion. atrract a range of artists with alternative increase funding for the Justice De- Holly is a true leader, and we all owe styles, from folk musician Pete Seeger to partment, Federal prosecutors, and her a great debt today. punk legend Patti Smith to vocalist and re- FBI agents to coordinate Federal en- I commend Senator ENZI’s staff, too. cent Grammy winner Norah Jones. Katherine McGuire, Ilysse Schuman, Tonight’s performance will be especially forcement against violent gangs. memorable. Ten years ago today, the Ken- In regards to penalties for gang-re- Brian Hayes, Kyle Hicks, and Greg Dean. They are real professionals. It is nedy Center held its first free performance lated activity, this bill takes a sensible on its Millennium State, and every night approach. It would replace the current a pleasure to work with them, and I since, tourists and locals alike—more than 3 sentencing enhancement for gang-re- thank them for their courtesies. million so far, by the Kennedy Center’s reck- lated conduct with a new Federal Thanks, too, to Senator BAUCUS’ able oning—have had the opportunity to enjoy antigang law that directly criminalizes staff for making this victory possible— world-class performing arts, no expensive gang crimes—and related conspiracies Russ Sullivan, Pat Heck, and Bill tickets required. That’s 41,000 artists from Dauster. all 50 states and 50 countries to date. At a and attempts to commit crimes in fur- And special thanks for the able lead- time when metropolitan performing arts therance of a criminal gang. The bill ership of Senator REID’s staff, espe- centers around the country are coming up would also create new Federal offenses cially Darrel Thompson and Bob short on cash, it is refreshing to see Wash- prohibiting the recruitment of minors Greenawalt. And, of course, Marty ington’s center prioritize free, consistent and into a criminal gang. Paone, Lula Davis, Tim Mitchell, and quality performances accessible to the general public. The Kennedy Center’s adminis- Finally, the bill would authorize $3– Trish Engle as well. $5 million per year for the creation of trators should be proud of this milestone. a national gang violence prevention f Equally impressive is the Millennium training center and clearinghouse, TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Stage’s nightly turnout, which programmers estimate at about 350 on average. And which would assist local law KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM crowds at bigger shows range from 500 to sev- enforcment with training and the im- STAGE eral thousand, according to the Kennedy plementation of effective gang violence Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, this Center’s Garth Ross, who credits extensive prevention models. Since my time as weekend marked the 10th anniversary community outreach for the success of the attorney general, I have been acutely of the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Millennium Stage. It’s what Kennedy Center aware of the importance of effective Stage, a remarkable milestone for the President Michael Kaiser calls great art law enforcement training—and I am well-marketed. center and its special commitment to Tonight’s anniversary concert promises to pleased that this bill contains provi- reach out to the community and ex- be particularly memorable. The National sions which would directly address this pand opportunities for citizens and Symphony Orchestra, the Alvin Ailey Amer- important issue. visitors to enjoy exceptional perform- ican Dance Theater and rocker Sufjan Ste- This is a sensible, comprehensive ances. vens will perform. Tickes for those capacity- bill. By focusing on prevention, inves- At 6 p.m. every evening, 7 days a filling acts are already gone. But you can tigation, prosecution, punishment, and week, the center presents a free con- watch them on video screens in the Grand training, I am hopeful that it will give cert with live performers on the Mil- Foyer, catch the webcast on the Kennedy our law enforcement agencies—Fed- lennium Stage. Former chairman of Center’s Web site or show up any other day of the year to experience more free, live art. eral, State, and local—the resources the board Jim Johnson conceived the they need to effectively fight the idea and guided the center through its [From the Washington Post, Feb. 2, 2007] growth of gangs and gang activity. early performances. Ever since, a re- THE KENNEDY CENTER’S OPEN INVITATION markable series of talented musical f (By Richard Harrington) artists and performing artists have PASSAGE OF FAIR MINIMUM WAGE been a part of this effort, from classical With apologies to Joni Mitchell, people ACT OF 2007 have been playing real good for free for the to rock and roll, from Sweet Honey in past decade on the Kennedy Center’s Millen- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, this the Rock, KC and the Sunshine Band, nium State. And though nobody stopped to momentous achievement that helps so to Norah Jones. hear Mitchell’s street clarinetist, that hasn’t many millions of Americans would not More than 3 million people have en- been a problem at the Millennium Stage have been possible without the dedica- joyed these free performances at the since guitarist Charlie Byrd and pianist Billy tion and hard work of our staff. center, and countless more have en- Taylor christened it in March 1997 in front of Of my own staff, I want to give a spe- joyed them on the Web casts. It is a a couple of thousand well-heeled Washing- cial thank you to Lauren McGarity for wonderful tradition in the Nation’s tonians. her strong commitment, her deep Ten years and more than 3 million visitors Capital, and I know that there will be later, the Millennium Stage remains without knowledge, and her hard work on this many more brilliant performances in equal: the only cultural institution in the issue over many months. Lauren, you the years ahead. world to offer free performances of jazz, clas- have really made a difference. I urge my colleagues to let their con- sical, dance, folk and more 24-7-365. And if I thank Portia Wu for her help and stituents know about these exciting you can’t make it there, you can watch it leadership and especially her able work performance opportunities. I ask unan- anywhere. Since April 1, 1999, almost all over the past 2 weeks in handling the imous consent that an editorial from Millenium Stage performances have been many amendments to this legislation. today’s Washington Post and an article streamed live on the Internet. Thanks also to Missy Rohrbach for from the Washington Post on February In the early days, when the concept of a helping us manage the floor schedule free-concert-a-day was still catching on, a 2 about the Millennium Stage anniver- little-known artist might attract a small and for all she does so well. sary be printed in the RECORD. crowd; on rare occasions, a choir might even Thanks, too, to Jonathan There being no objection, the mate- outnumber the audience. McCracken, Jeff Teitz, Dave Ryan, Es- rial was ordered to be printed in the But crowds numbering in the hundreds ther Olavarria, and Laura Capps. RECORD, as follows: have long become the norm in the Kennedy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 Center’s Grand Foyer, where folding chairs 10 years ago,’’ says James A. Johnson, chair- Hogg was acknowledging the broad spec- are set up to hold several hundred people, man emeritus of the Kennedy Center and the trum of performing arts offered, from cham- with an equal number sitting on the carpeted man most responsible for the Millennium ber music and jazz to folk, comedy, country stairs leading to either the Concert Hall or Stage, figuratively and literally. Johnson and bluegrass, and loads of dance and theater the Eisenhower Theater. and his wife, Maxine Isaacs, were founding both homegrown and international. Ross The Grand Foyer lives up to its name. It’s donors to the Millennium Stage Endowment notes the ‘‘increased presence of American one of the world’s largest rooms—someone Fund (to the tune of $1 million the first roots and traditional music and world roots came up with the fact that were the Wash- year), and he continues to attract donors to and traditional music, areas of strength that ington Monument laid horizontally inside, it cover the Millennium Stage’s annual $1.5 weren’t areas the center already had a would fit with 75 feet to spare—and can ac- million budget, including current sponsors strong demonstrated commitment to.’’ commodate about 4,500 people. But more Target and the Fannie Mae Foundation. ‘‘It’s performing arts for everyone, but not than 6,000 showed up in 2003 to see Colombian Johnson was chief executive of Fannie Mae at the same time,’’ Ross says. ‘‘Avant-garde superstar Juanes perform. Seating for the 6 before he began his tenure as the Kennedy jazz or new classical or really traditional p.m. concerts begins about 5:30 p.m., and for Center’s fourth chairman in 1996, and there is folk, from one show to the next, and one au- that concert, queues stretched from Hall of a link between his old job and the Per- dience to the next, it’s not everyone’s cup of Nations and Hall of States all the way forming Arts for Everyone initiative he in- tea, and that’s, in fact, our intent. That al- around the building. As people entered the troduced that year. A populist approach, lows us to be many things to many people, Grand Foyer, they could look through the Johnson says, ‘‘was very much central to my whereas, as an institution, we have more of huge glass wall and observe the River Ter- mind. At Fannie Mae, I had tried to be a [a defined] vision of what we are. Millennium race line moving as well—a gigantic, festive leader in diversity, in outreach to the com- Stage can supplement that in a sort of snake. munity, particularly the minority commu- micro-approach.’’ Whatever the program, the setting is nity. The phrase we used to use is we’ve got Take the Conservatory Project, which pre- splendid, particularly before daylight saving to be unmistakably clear that this institu- sents young artists in classical music, jazz, time kicks in. At sunset, light streams tion is not focused on ‘white people in black musical theater and opera from 14 leading through the glass wall facing the Potomac, tie.’ ’’ undergraduate and graduate conservatories, through landscaped willow trees on the River Johnson notes extensive outreach to Wash- colleges and universities, including the Terrace, a great location for before- or after- ington’s diplomatic enclaves and diverse eth- Juilliard School, Berklee College of Music, performance strolls. The terrace overlooks nic communities and to schools. ‘‘We can’t New England Conservatory of Music and Bal- Theodore Roosevelt Island and the George- say we’re doing our jobs with an appropriate timore’s Peabody Conservatory of Music. town waterfront, and you can watch boats memorial to John F. Kennedy unless it is Two weeklong celebrations in February and floating downriver or the endless chain of clearly for everyone, and clearly welcoming May will feature top young artists making planes approaching Reagan National Airport. to everybody, and we take down the barrier their debuts in the Terrace Theater; many (The latter can be disconcerting for first- of cost so we don’t have an invisible barrier others will appear in the Grand Foyer. As timers; planes seem to be heading directly at to coming to the institution.’’ part of the 2005 Festival of China, 100 pia- the Kennedy Center before banking left for a And, Johnson adds, the Millennium Stage nists performed together on the South Plaza; landing.) was never just an experiment. ‘‘We always 96 of them were conservatory students. According to Garth Ross, director of the saw it as an essential, core commitment of ‘‘Our commitment to presenting students Kennedy Center’s Performing Arts for Every- the institution, to reach out to the city, to is tied in to our commitment to arts and one initiative, the Millennium Stage some- the international community, to people vis- education and the role that a national arts times makes use of the center’s other iting Washington from around the country. organization, can, should and, in this case, venues, as when the Concert Hall hosts the It’s essential that the program be diverse; does play in that,’’ says Ross, adding that it National Symphony Orchestra’s free per- it’s also essential that nobody need to plan doesn’t hurt for people to be able to say formances because ‘‘it’s the only place we or arrange to do it.’’ they’ve performed at the Kennedy Center. can accommodate them.’’ Last year’s inau- There is, after all, a Washington tradition Although the focus is on a mix of graduate, gural country music festival concluded with of free access: The Smithsonian Institution’s undergraduate and postgraduate students, 4,000 people crowding the South Plaza for a many museums don’t charge admission; nei- Millennium Stage also works with top public Western swing dance by Asleep at the Wheel. ther does the National Gallery of Art. school arts programs across the country and But nothing has ever been as complicated ‘‘But museums don’t change their collec- a dozen regional school districts during as Monday’s 10th anniversary celebration of tion every day,’’ Johnson says, adding that March’s Music in Our Schools programs. the Millennium Stage, with the center’s the Millennium Stage concept ‘‘was at a Ross says the Millennium Stage is also a three major halls offering free performances level of ambition that was substantial: Every platform for partnerships with embassies and by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater single day of the year, there will be a quality presenting organizations that ‘‘highlight in the Eisenhower Theater, the NSO in the performance in the Grand Foyer at 6 o’clock; Washington’s role in the cultural fabric of Concert Hall and indie rock icon Sufjan Ste- no ticket required, nor reservation required. America and the world.’’ That has allowed vens and members of the Kennedy Center Everyone’s welcome.’’ for performances by such great artists as Opera House Orchestra in the Opera House. Such ambition was in keeping with the na- Juanes, Senegal’s Youssou N’Dour and Nige- The U.S. Navy jazz ensemble, the Com- tional cultural center chartered by Congress ria’s King Sunny Ade, France’s Les Nubians modores, kicks things off at the regular Mil- in 1958 under President Dwight D. Eisen- and the Congolese ensemble Konono No. 1. lennium Stage. Tickets for the three shows hower and envisioned by President John F. Roland Celette, cultural attache at the were distributed last week, but you won’t Kennedy as a place belonging to every Amer- Embassy of France, says the Millennium need a ticket for the Grand Foyer, where all ican. Since its opening in 1971, it has become Stage has presented a wide variety of French the performances will be projected on large the nation’s busiest arts facility, presenting performers—‘‘from very classical music and screens. more than 3,300 performances a year, and be- contemporary dance to folk music, jazz and Ross calls Monday’s celebration ‘‘an en- came home to the National Symphony Or- a cappella ensembles’’—as part of, and apart deavor to be all things to all people in one chestra, the Washington Opera and the from, the 2004 Festival of France. Celette night in a way that’s representative of the Washington Ballet. says the French Embassy invites groups scope of our commitment and what we’ve The Kennedy Center is also a major des- ‘‘that are not so famous but are very good, so represented artistically over all these years. tination for tourists: Three million people it’s a good way for them to get through.... We’re going to be welcoming audiences into visit the center each year, and 1.2 million Of course, it’s very nice for them to have on our three largest theaters, hopefully cement- stay for paid performances. their re´sume´ an appearance at the Kennedy ing the notion that Millennium Stage is a Although many cultural institutions offer Center—it has a big prestige—and they very concept first, and not only a venue, but also free performances in some fashion, only Lon- much appreciate that everything is recorded knowing that the experience of being in don’s National Theatre approaches the Ken- and put on the Web site.’’ those theaters is part of the Kennedy Center nedy Center, offering free pre-performance Other partners include the American experience.’’ concerts in its Djanogly Concert Pitch Mon- Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, It’s the culmination of a decade-long effort day through Saturday and at lunchtime Sat- which annually presents ‘‘Homegrown: The to bring the performing arts to the widest urdays. Those concerts predate the Millen- Music of America’’ at the library and the possible audience, to reduce the venue’s nium Stage but are mostly chamber classical Millennium Stage, and the Smithsonian’s elitist image and to open its doors to young- and jazz. In 1998, Christopher Hogg, chairman annual Folklife Festival. There is some the- er, more economically and racially diverse of Reuters and the National Theatre, sent a ater and storytelling and a good amount of audiences that might not otherwise venture note to Johnson thanking the Kennedy Cen- dance. Much of the latter comes via inter- near the marble-and-glass edifice. ter and Millennium Stage for pointing the national programming, but the Millennium ‘‘It certainly feels to me that it has a way to ‘‘doing what’s new and innovative Stage commissions three new modern dance much, much broader constituency now than with free programming.’’ works every year.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3055 According to Ross, a father of two, Millen- Dr. Woo was born in 1937 in Shanghai, Today, he also serves as a trustee of nium Stage events are perfect starter con- China. On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong the University of Delaware; an Insti- certs. ‘‘Since there are no tickets involved, and the Communist Party took control tute Fellow at the Institute of Politics, they offer families flexibility because they and established the People’s Republic the Kennedy School of Government, do not have to commit to a performance ahead of time. It’s at a family-friendly hour, of China. After living under communist Harvard University; and as the Na- and the hour [length] is family-friendly. The rule for nearly 6 years, S.B. Woo and tional President of the Organization of [6 p.m. start] was not instituted specifically his parents came to the United States Chinese Americans. for families but around the start times of in 1955 to begin a new life in America. I honor and commend my good friend [regular] performances, usually 7:30 or later, S.B. Woo took full advantage of this Dr. S.B. Woo for his continued service but it’s a big reason it has been so attractive opportunity and earned bachelor of to the State of Delaware and to Asian to families. And it’s real performing arts in science degrees in mathematics and Americans across this great country. a real environment.’’ And should anyone get physics from Georgetown College in He is a remarkable yet humble man restless—that applies to kids and parents— they can take a walk on the River Terrace Kentucky. who has overcome many obstacles to and come back. In 1963, S.B. married his wife, Katy, a reach the top of his chosen fields, and A Millennium Stage audience can swell to gifted and accomplished person in her he continues to this day work to im- several thousand for well-known artists such own right. The Woos have been married prove the lives of others. I consider it as Patti Smith, Frank Sinatra Jr. or Los for nearly 44 years and they have two a privilege to know S.B. and Katy Woo Lobos. Certain annual events draw huge children, Chi I. and Chi Lan. and to be able to stand here today to crowds, such as the Merry TubaChristmas S.B. Woo continued his academic ca- speak on their behalf in the Senate.∑ concert (which can feature as many as 100 reer by attaining his Ph.D. in physics tubas) and the All-Star Christmas Day Jazz f Jam, now dedicated to Keter Betts, the ge- from Washington University in St. Louis in 1964. Two years later, he RECOGNITION OF ROBERT nial bassist who hosted the concert and CRAWFORD helped turn it into a Washington tradition joined the faculty at the University of that draws overflow crowds every year. Delaware, where he became a professor ∑ Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I Those crowds can be quite active—whether of physics and astronomy. would like to take a moment today to led in rousing scat song by Bobby McFerrin, Dr. Woo has authored numerous honor the distinguished civil service 250 hand drummers loudly supporting the scholarly works in the cutting-edge career of a particularly remarkable Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra or the summer field of physics, with such titles as Iowan. Mr. Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Crawford will parties that set feet flying to all sorts of ‘‘Role of Core Size in the Photoelectron be retiring shortly from his civilian dance rhythms. Washington jazz drummer and Spectrum of Ions with Multiple De- service to the Department of the Army vibraphonist Chuck Redd has a long history tachment Orbitals’’ and ‘‘Zero Core and in doing so will leave behind a leg- with the Millennium Stage: He played its Contribution Calculation of acy of exceptional support and dedica- opening night with Billy Taylor and Charlie Photodetachment Cross Sections and tion to his work and to his country. Byrd and has performed there more than two Photoelectron Spectra of Transition Over the years, Bob Crawford has dozen times with his own group, as a guest Metal Anions.’’ Now, I’m not exactly amassed a series of professional accom- artist with others and as part of the Christ- sure what these texts are about, but I plishments that are truly outstanding. mas Day jams. ‘‘I always enjoy it,’’ Redd says. ‘‘It’s been am sure that S.B. could not only ex- His commitment to his work has one of the best things about the arts scene in plain them, but that he could explain earned him a Commander’s Award for Washington for many years, and they’re very them in such a way that we would all Civilian Service and he has twice been receptive to booking local and regional mu- understand. awarded the Superior Civilian Service sicians.’’ Redd points out that people going In 2002, Dr. Woo retired from teach- Award. Bob’s hard work, honesty, and to the Kennedy Center for an opera or dance ing, capping a nearly 36-year career at leadership have become defining char- performance may be exposed to a jazz con- the University of Delaware. He is still acteristics of his career and he has cert for the first time, ‘‘so it’s been abso- earned the respect of his colleagues and lutely wonderful for the [jazz] community.’’ rightfully considered by many to be For far-flung family, too: Redd’s 15-year- one of the leading experts in the field peers for his many years of expertise. old son, Charlie, a guitarist, has been a guest of physics in our Nation. Bob Crawford currently works as the with dad in recent years, ‘‘and all our rel- While his academic prowess is to be Deputy to the commander for the U.S. atives and friends around the country can admired, Dr. Woo’s greatest contribu- Army Joint Munitions Command, JMC, watch’’ on the Internet. Also able to watch tion has been his steadfast commit- where he is entrusted to maintain the are club owners and concert presenters, Redd ment to advancing the cause of Asian development and production of the am- says, adding that archived Internet perform- Americans in Delaware and across munition supply for our brave service ances serve as ‘‘an instant demo video around the country. Also, the sound is al- America. men and women overseas. Before serv- ways excellent, and it’s rare you get that in Dr. Woo became the first Asian ing in this capacity, Bob worked in a what’s not actually a concert hall. I hope we American to serve in statewide office number of different roles within the celebrate the 40th anniversary some day.’’ in Delaware when he was elected lieu- ammunition production industry, rang- (Redd will play the Millennium Stage on tenant governor in 1984. With this vic- ing from a production engineer, to a Wednesday, supporting guitarists Steve tory, Dr. Woo became the highest rank- production director, to a deputy for op- Abshire and Vince Lewis.) ing Chinese-American public office erations, and finally to his current po- The Millennium Stage’s reputation is so sition. While his responsibilities have good that some people come without know- holder in the Nation. ing, or caring, what’s going to be on stage. In Dr. Woo’s experience as an immi- shifted and grown over the years, Bob fact, some years back, a major snowstorm grant from China gave him a firsthand Crawford’s commitment to the values prevented the scheduled artists from getting view of what it is like to come to a new of the Department of the Army has re- to the Kennedy Center. Ross managed to land and begin to build a new life from mained as steadfast and unwavering as track down a pianist living in Foggy Bot- scratch. While many people would have ever. tom, and the show went on—with 200 people been satisfied with the success that Dr. As early as his time at the Univer- somehow getting through to provide the au- Woo found in his chosen fields of phys- sity of Illinois and then at St. Ambrose dience. That’s loyalty. ics and politics, he continues his work University, Bob has been distin- f to improve the way of life for his fellow guishing himself within his field and I ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Asian Americans. am glad to be able to congratulate him He has worked tirelessly to bring and honor his magnificent career as it people into the political fold, working now comes to a close. I wish Bob and IN RECOGNITION OF DR. S.B. WOO to increase voter turnout by reaching his wife Sharon and their children in ∑ Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, today I out to Asian Americans across the Bettendorf, IA, the very best of luck wish to acknowledge and commend the country and encouraging them to be- for the future and I thank him for his efforts of Dr. Shien Biau ‘‘S.B.’’ Woo. come active in the political process. 25 years of public service.∑

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0685 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3056 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 TRIBUTE TO HERMAN COLEMAN REPORT RELATIVE TO THE INTER- ing the property of certain persons con- ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would DICTION OF AIRCRAFT ENGAGED tributing to the conflict in Coˆ te like to take this opportunity to honor IN ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFICKING— d’Ivoire. the life of Mr. Herman Coleman. Her- PM 3 GEORGE W. BUSH. THE WHITE HOUSE, February 5, 2007. man was an outstanding and dedicated The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- public servant whose influence, knowl- fore the Senate the following message f edge and achievements were widely from the President of the United BUDGET OF THE UNITED STATES known and highly regarded. Over the States, together with an accompanying GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR course of more than 30 years, Herman report; which was referred to the Com- 2008—PM 5 held several important positions within mittee on Foreign Relations: The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- the State of Michigan, on the national To the Congress of the United States: fore the Senate the following message level and in the private sector. His ef- Consistent with the authorities relat- from the President of the United forts have made a broad impact. ing to official immunity in the inter- States, together with an accompanying Herman began his career with the diction of aircraft engaged in illicit report; which was referred jointly, pur- Michigan Education Association, where drug trafficking (Public Law 107–108, as suant to the order of January 30, 1975 he would ultimately become the Asso- amended, 22 U.S.C. 2291–4), and in order as modified by the order of April 11, ciation’s first African-American execu- to keep the Congress fully informed, I 1986; to the Committees on the Budget; tive director/ chief administrator. am providing a report prepared by my and Appropriations: Among other achievements, Herman Administration. This report includes was an integral part of statewide delib- To the Congress of the United States: matters relating to the interdiction of America is a country of opportunity. erations regarding the desegregation of aircraft engaged in illicit drug traf- Michigan’s school districts. Throughout our history, we have over- ficking. come great challenges by drawing on His successful tenure with the MEA GEORGE W. BUSH. led to his appointment as Assistant to the strength, creativity, and resolve of THE WHITE HOUSE, February 5, 2007. the American people. We have adapted the Secretary of the U.S. Department f of Education. As Assistant Secretary, to change—while maintaining our com- Herman drafted Executive Order No. REPORT RELATIVE TO BLOCKING mitment to freedom and an open econ- 12232, which provided the framework PROPERTY OF CERTAIN PER- omy. Our economy is strong and growing, for increased Federal assistance to his- SONS CONTRIBUTING TO THE Federal revenues are robust, and we torically Black colleges and univer- CONFLICT IN COTE D’IVOIRE—PM have made significant progress in re- sities. This order remains in effect 4 ducing the deficit. The Budget I am today. Herman would continue his ef- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- presenting achieves balance by 2012. forts to improve and reform education fore the Senate the following message My formula for a balanced budget re- policy after leaving the U.S. Depart- from the President of the United flects the priorities of our country at ment of Education. States, together with an accompanying this moment in its history: protecting In 1985, Herman was appointed by report; which was referred to the Com- the homeland and fighting terrorism, Governor Blanchard as the first Afri- mittee on Banking, Housing, and keeping the economy strong with low can-American chief executive officer of Urban Affairs: taxes, and keeping spending under con- the State of Michigan Insurance De- To the Congress of the United States: trol while making Federal programs partment. After a successful tenure Section 202(d) of the National Emer- more effective. with the department, Herman sought gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides As Commander in Chief, my highest to make his mark in the private sector for the automatic termination of a na- priority is the security of our Nation. as vice president of corporate relations tional emergency unless, prior to the My Budget invests substantial re- for AAA Michigan, where he oversaw anniversary date of its declaration, the sources to fight the Global War on Ter- AAA’s community relations and gov- President publishes in the Federal Reg- ror, and ensure our homeland is pro- ernmental affairs departments. Her- ister and transmits to the Congress a tected from those who would do us man then moved to the health care notice stating that the emergency is to harm. We will transform our military arena as a consultant for the Potomac continue in effect beyond the anniver- to meet the new threats of the 21st Group Consultants, and, in 1994, began sary date. In accordance with this pro- Century and provide the brave men and service as both partner/marketing division, I have sent the enclosed notice women on the front lines with the re- rector and managing partner of the In- to the Federal Register for publication, sources they need to be successful in sured Vehicle Identification Network, stating that the national emergency this decisive ideological struggle. The IVIN. and related measures blocking the Budget will support a new strategy in Herman Coleman’s strong leadership property of certain persons contrib- Iraq that demands more from Iraq’s and pioneering efforts throughout his uting to the conflict in Coˆ te d’Ivoire elected government, and gives Amer- lifetime are evidenced by his many are to continue in effect beyond Feb- ican forces in Iraq the reinforcements achievements and by the many awards ruary 7, 2007. they need to complete their mission. and honors bestowed upon him. His leg- The situation in or in relation to And it will continue to provide the acy will reverberate for many years. I Coˆ te d’Ivoire, which has been addressed tools necessary to keep America safe know my colleagues in the Senate join by the United Nations Security Council by detecting, disrupting, and disman- me in honoring the life of Mr. Herman in Resolution 1572 of November 15, 2004, tling terrorist plots. Coleman and in offering the most sin- and subsequent resolutions, has re- The U.S. economy is strong. Since cere condolences to his daughters, sulted in the massacre of large num- August 2003, 7.2 million jobs have been Hope and Heather, the rest of his fam- bers of civilians, widespread human created. Unemployment is low. Wages ily and to his many colleagues and rights abuses, significant political vio- are growing. Productivity is strong. In- ∑ friends. He will truly be missed. lence and unrest, and attacks against flation and interest rates are low. And international peacekeeping forces lead- we have seen tremendous progress de- f ing to fatalities. This situation poses a spite a series of challenges, including continuing unusual and extraordinary recession, the terrorist attacks of 2001, MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT threat to the national security and for- corporate scandals, the costliest nat- The following messages from the eign policy of the United States. For ural disaster in our Nation’s history, President of the United States were these reasons, I have determined that energy price spikes, and a temporary transmitted to the Senate by one of his it is necessary to continue the national slowdown in the housing sector. The secretaries: emergency and related measures block- resilience of our economy is a tribute

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A communication from the Chief of successfully met our goal of cutting The following measure was dis- the Publications and Regulations Branch, In- the deficit in half, three years ahead of charged from the Committee on Com- ternal Revenue Service, Department of the merce, Science, and Transportation, Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the schedule. This occurred because tax re- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update of Rev. lief helped the economy to recover and and referred as indicated: Proc. 2001–42’’ (Rev. Proc. 2007–19) received grow, resulting in record-high revenues S. 153. a bill to provide for the monitoring on January 31, 2007; to the Committee on Fi- while we restrained non-security dis- of the long-term medical health of fire- nance. cretionary spending. With continued fighters who responded to emergencies in EC–588. A communication from the Chief of strong economic growth and spending certain disaster areas and for the treatment the Publications and Regulations Branch, In- discipline, we are now positioned to of such firefighters; to the Committee on ternal Revenue Service, Department of the Homeland Security and Governmental Af- balance the budget by 2012, while pro- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the fairs. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Diversification of viding for our national security and f Investments in Certain Defined Contribution making tax relief permanent. Plans—Section 901 of Pension Protection My Budget proposes to keep non- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Act’’ (Notice 2006–107) received on January security discretionary spending below COMMUNICATIONS 31, 2007; to the Committee on Finance. EC–589. A communication from the Assist- inflation for the next five years. My The following communications were Budget also reforms projects and ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, laid before the Senate, together with Department of State, transmitting, pursuant spending that don’t get the job done. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- to law, a report on the actions of depart- We need lawmakers’ support to help us uments, and were referred as indicated: ments and agencies relating to the preven- accomplish this goal—including re- EC–580. A communication from the General tion of nuclear proliferation from January 1 forms that will improve the Congres- Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congres- to December 31, 2005; to the Committee on sional budget process. sional and Intergovernmental Relations, De- Foreign Relations. EC–590. A communication from the Direc- To bolster public confidence in the partment of Housing and Urban Develop- tor, Office of Personnel Management, trans- ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the an- Government’s ability to manage tax- mitting, pursuant to law, the Office’s Fed- nual report on the HOPE VI program; to the payers’ money successfully, Congress eral Equal Opportunity Recruitment Pro- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban should adopt earmark reform. The ear- gram Report for Fiscal Year 2006; to the Affairs. mark process should be made more Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- EC–581. A communication from the Chair- transparent, ending the practice of ernmental Affairs. man, Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- EC–591. A communication from the Sec- concealing earmarks in so-called re- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report port language never included in legisla- retary of State, transmitting, pursuant to relative to the progress made in licensing law, the Department’s Performance and Ac- tion. The number and cost of earmarks and constructing the Alaska natural gas countability Report for fiscal year 2006; to should be cut by at least half by the pipeline and describing any issue impeding the Committee on Homeland Security and end of this session. I have also called that progress; to the Committee on Energy Governmental Affairs. and Natural Resources. on Congress to adopt the legislative f line-item veto, which gives the Legisla- EC–582. A communication from the Attor- ney, Office of Assistant General Counsel for tive and Executive Branches a tool to INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Legislation and Regulatory Law, Depart- JOINT RESOLUTIONS help eliminate wasteful spending. ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to These common-sense reforms will help law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Correc- The following bills and joint resolu- prevent billions of taxpayers’ dollars tions and Updates to Technical Guidelines tions were introduced, read the first from being spent on unnecessary and for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting’’ and second times by unanimous con- unjustified projects. (RIN1901–AB23) received on January 31, 2007; sent, and referred as indicated: To keep this economy strong we to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- By Mrs. DOLE (for herself and Mr. sources. BURR): must take on the challenge of entitle- EC–583. A communication from the Acting ments. Social Security, Medicare, and S. 488. A bill to revise the boundary of the Officer, Office of Surface Mining, Depart- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Medicaid are commitments of con- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant in the State of North Carolina, and for other science, and so it is our duty to keep to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Texas purposes; to the Committee on Energy and them permanently sound. If we do not Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan’’ Natural Resources. address this challenge, we will one day (Docket No. TX–056–FOR) received on Feb- By Mr. WARNER: leave our children with three bad op- ruary 1, 2007; to the Committee on Energy S. 489. A bill to improve efficiency in the tions: huge tax increases, huge deficits, and Natural Resources. Federal Government through the use of EC–584. A communication from the Prin- or huge and immediate cuts in benefits. green buildings, and for other purposes; to cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office the Committee on Environment and Public In the short term, my Budget works of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Works. to slow the rate of growth of these pro- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, By Ms. STABENOW (for herself and grams, saving $96 billion over five a report relative to a document recently Mr. LEVIN): years. This Administration is also ac- issued by the Agency related to its regu- S. 490. A bill to provide for the return of tively working with Congress to com- latory programs; to the Committee on Envi- the Fresnel Lens to the lantern room atop prehensively reform and improve these ronment and Public Works. Presque Isle Light Station Lighthouse, EC–585. A communication from the Chief of vital programs so they will be strong Michigan, and for other purposes; to the the Publications and Regulations Branch, In- Committee on Commerce, Science, and for the next generations of Americans. ternal Revenue Service, Department of the Transportation. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the I am optimistic about the future of f our country. We are an entrepreneurial report of a rule entitled ‘‘North Dakota and hard-working Nation. And while State University v. United States, 255 F.3d SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND we face great challenges, we enjoy 599 (8th Cir. 2001), nonacq., 2001–2 C.B. xv’’ SENATE RESOLUTIONS great opportunities. This Budget re- (Action on Decision: AOD 2007–6) received on The following concurrent resolutions January 31, 2007; to the Committee on Fi- flects our highest priorities while re- nance. and Senate resolutions were read, and ducing the deficit and achieving a bal- EC–586. A communication from the Chief of referred (or acted upon), as indicated: anced budget by 2012. I am confident the Publications and Regulations Branch, In- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. that this approach will help make our ternal Revenue Service, Department of the REID, Mr. COBURN, Mr. OBAMA, Mr.

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Government, and inhibits such govern- rican-American spiritual as a national treasure; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 261, a bill to amend title 18, United ments’ constitutional actions under By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, Mr. LIE- States Code, to strengthen prohibitions the first, tenth, and fourteenth amend- BERMAN, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. CORNYN, against animal fighting, and for other ments. Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. purposes. S. 431 THUNE, Mr. HATCH, and Mr. ROBERTS): S. 291 At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the S. Res. 70. A resolution expressing the At the request of Mr. SMITH, the name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. sense of the Senate that the Commander of name of the Senator from Louisiana SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- 431, a bill to require convicted sex of- receive from Congress the full support nec- sor of S. 291, a bill to establish a digital fenders to register online identifiers, essary to carry out the United States mis- and wireless network technology pro- and for other purposes. sion in Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign gram, and for other purposes. S. 433 Relations. S. 311 At the request of Mr. OBAMA, the By Mr. INHOFE: At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, her name of the Senator from Vermont S. Res. 71. A resolution expressing support name was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- for the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic; to the Committee on 311, a bill to amend the Horse Protec- sor of S. 433, a bill to state United Foreign Relations. tion Act to prohibit the shipping, States policy for Iraq, and for other transporting, moving, delivering, re- purposes. f ceiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, S. 439 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS or donation of horses and other equines At the request of Mr. REID, the name to be slaughtered for human consump- NOWE S. 5 of the Senator from Maine (Ms. S ) tion, and for other purposes. was added as a cosponsor of S. 439, a At the request of Mr. REID, the At the request of Mr. STEVENS, his names of the Senator from Washington bill to amend title 10, United States name was added as a cosponsor of S. Code, to permit certain retired mem- (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Senator from 311, supra. bers of the uniformed services who Montana (Mr. BAUCUS) were added as At the request of Mr. BROWN, his have a service-connected disability to cosponsors of S. 5, a bill to amend the name was added as a cosponsor of S. Public Health Service Act to provide receive both disability compensation 311, supra. from the Department of Veterans Af- for human embryonic stem cell re- At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, her search. fairs for their disability and either rename was added as a cosponsor of S. tired pay by reason of their years of S. 65 311, supra. military service or Combat-Related At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, his Special Compensation. name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 448 HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of 311, supra. At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the S. 65, a bill to modify the age-60 stand- S. 322 name of the Senator from Vermont ard for certain pilots and for other pur- At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- poses. name of the Senator from Wyoming sor of S. 448, a bill to prohibit the use S. 67 (Mr. THOMAS) was added as a cosponsor of funds to continue deployment of the At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the of S. 322, a bill to establish an Indian United States Armed Forces in Iraq be- names of the Senator from Tennessee youth telemental health demonstra- yond six months after the date of the (Mr. ALEXANDER) and the Senator from tion project. enactment of this Act. Alaska (Mr. STEVENS) were added as co- S. 340 S. 465 sponsors of S. 67, a bill to amend title At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- 10, United States Code, to permit name of the Senator from Massachu- ida, the name of the Senator from Mas- former members of the Armed Forces setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- sachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as who have a service-connected dis- sponsor of S. 340, a bill to improve agri- a cosponsor of S. 465, a bill to amend ti- ability rated as total to travel on mili- cultural job opportunities, benefits, tles XVIII and XIX of the Social Secu- tary aircraft in the same manner and and security for aliens in the United rity Act and title III of the Public to the same extent as retired members States and for other purposes. Health Service Act to improve access of the Armed Forces are entitled to S. 388 to information about individuals’ travel on such aircraft. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the health care options and legal rights for S. 93 name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. care near the end of life, to promote At the request of Mr. STEVENS, the SMITH) was added as a cosponsor of S. advance care planning and decision- name of the Senator from New York 388, a bill to amend title 18, United making so that individuals’ wishes are (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- States Code, to provide a national known should they become unable to sor of S. 93, a bill to authorize NTIA to standard in accordance with which speak for themselves, to engage health borrow against anticipated receipts of nonresidents of a State may carry con- care providers in disseminating infor- the Digital Television and Public Safe- cealed firearms in the State. mation about and assisting in the prep- ty Fund to initiate migration to a na- S. 402 aration of advance directives, which in- tional IP-enabled emergency network At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the clude living wills and durable powers of capable of receiving and responding to name of the Senator from Kentucky attorney for health care, and for other all citizen activated emergency com- (Mr. BUNNING) was added as a cosponsor purposes. munications. of S. 402, a bill to amend the Internal S. CON. RES. 7 S. 214 Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduc- At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the tion for qualified timber gains. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from Wisconsin S. 415 WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. FEINGOLD) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the Con. Res. 7, a concurrent resolution ex- sor of S. 214, a bill to amend chapter 35 name of the Senator from Oklahoma pressing the sense of Congress on Iraq. of title 28, United States Code, to pre- (Mr. COBURN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. WARNER, the serve the independence of United of S. 415, a bill to amend the Revised names of the Senator from Indiana States attorneys. Statutes of the United States to pre- (Mr. BAYH), the Senator from Missouri

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(Mrs. MCCASKILL), the Senator from come a significant contributor to room atop Presque Isle Light Station Oregon (Mr. SMITH), the Senator from America’s energy conservation efforts Lighthouse, Michigan, and for other Louisiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) and the Sen- and that is why I am introducing this purposes; to the Committee on Com- ator from Florida (Mr. NELSON) were bill today. merce, Science, and Transportation. added as cosponsors of S. Con. Res. 7, The proposal I offer today is one Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I supra. small step in the right direction and rise today to introduce the Lester S. RES. 18 draws upon a bill approved by the Envi- Nichols Presque Isle Light Station Act ronment and Public Works Committee of 2007. At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the The Presque Isle Light Station Act name of the Senator from Nebraska in 2006. The federal government is already setting an example in energy ef- requires the return of the historic third (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor order Fresnel lens to the lighthouse in of S. Res. 18, a resolution expressing ficiency under the leadership of the White House and Department of En- Presque Isle, MI. The lens was removed the sense of the Senate regarding des- four years ago for restoration work, ignation of the month of November as ergy. This bill will take the next step and create an office within the General but now it is time to replace it and pre- ‘‘National Military Family Month’’. Services Administration (GSA) to over- serve the historic integrity of the beau- AMENDMENT NO. 97 see green building initiatives within tiful Presque Isle lighthouse. At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, the Federal Government and provide Michigan has more lighthouses than the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- support for information to State and any other State. Not only are these vania (Mr. SPECTER) was added as a co- local governments as well as the pri- historic structures symbolic of our sponsor of amendment No. 97 intended vate sector. With almost 9,000 buildings maritime heritage, they are the heart to be proposed to S. 294, a bill to reau- and 340 million square feet of space, the of Michigan’s coastal communities. thorize Amtrak, and for other pur- GSA has the experience and expertise Lighthouses are a key part of the tour- poses. to manage this effort for the Federal ist economy of many small Michigan towns, and the historic character of f Government. The Office of Green Buildings at the GSA will be advised by our lighthouses brings tourists from all STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED a Green Buildings Council to be com- over the country. So it is imperative BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS prised of Federal, State, local, and pri- that we protect, restore, and preserve the Presque Isle lighthouse and all of By Mr. WARNER: vate sector participants to establish guidelines and create resources for pub- Michigan’s 120 lighthouses. S. 489. A bill to improve efficiency in I am pleased to introduce this legis- the Federal Government through the lic and private builders across the lation with Senator LEVIN. In the country. It is my hope that the use of use of green buildings, and for other House of Representatives, Congressman green buildings in the Federal real es- purposes; to the Committee on Envi- STUPAK is the sponsor of a companion ronment and Public Works. tate portfolio will contribute to in- bill. So the Michigan delegation is Mr. WARNER. Mr. President. I rise creased health of the public, produc- united in our resolve to restore the to introduce the Green Buildings Act of tivity of work, and conservation of en- Fresnel lens to the Presque Isle light- 2007. This bill is intended to continue ergy. house for the enjoyment and education While some portions of the private the hard work of our former colleague of future generations. from Vermont, Senator Jim Jeffords, sector have caught on to the many ben- Finally, I want to say a word about and would place an emphasis on energy efits of green or ‘‘sustainable design,’’ the man for whom we have named this efficient and healthy building environ- this bill’s establishment of grants bill: Lester Nichols. Without Les Nich- ments. through the Environmental Protection ols’ dedication we would never have In the opening weeks of this 110th Agency’s (EPA) to assist school sys- been able to restore Presque Isle’s Congress we have seen a significant tems in their school construction ef- Fresnel lens. Last fall, Les lost his cou- focus on the future energy security and forts will bring these benefits to the rageous battle against cancer. He was a environmental health of our Nation places our children spend so much of pillar of his community. He was pas- and indeed the world. Much attention their time and the facilities that con- sionate about the Presque Isle light- has been paid to the issue of global cli- sume a significant amount of energy in house and he will be truly missed. mate change and it is my firm belief our communities. In addition to grants Naming this bill for him is the least we that not only are the energy and envi- to school systems, the bill would create can do to show our gratitude for all of ronmental challenges that we face an indoor air quality program for Fed- his work. And I hope that we will soon today varied, but that our solutions eral buildings, encourage incentives for be able to put the Fresnel lens back in must be multi-faceted. In order to Federal agencies, and authorize re- the lighthouse and give Les the victory meet the rising demands of a growing search and demonstration projects in that he so wanted to see. world population and its expanding each of the four climatic regions of the I urge all of my colleagues to support economies, we need to address the way United States. The bill is modest in this bill. we create energy, conserve energy, and scope, authorizing $50 million over 5 f years to begin this most important ef- preserve the environment. fort in the Federal Government. SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Green Buildings are structures that I know many of you share in my de- are designed and built with energy-effi- sire to advance our Nation’s conserva- SENATE RESOLUTION 69—RECOG- cient and renewable materials to con- tion agenda. Indeed, many have sup- NIZING THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN serve energy and environmental reported the efforts of our recently re- SPIRITUAL AS A NATIONAL sources. These buildings last longer, tired colleague from Vermont and have TREASURE use less energy, and promote a your own ideas. I look forward to work- healthier environment for those who ing with my colleagues in the Senate Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. may work or live in them. Green build- and on the Environment and Public REID, Mr. COBURN, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. ings have reduced electricity, heating, Works Committee as we move this pro- DURBIN, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. and cooling requirements; use less posal forward. Green Buildings will be FEINGOLD, Mrs. DOLE, Mrs. CLINTON, water; and may even use renewable a significant part of our country’s en- Mr. LAUTENBERG, and Mr. KENNEDY) sources of water and electricity. Re- ergy and environmental future and this submitted the following resolution; cent volatility in energy costs and con- bill will help us in that effort. which was referred to the Committee straints on the electricity grid in much on the Judiciary: of the U.S. have led developers to ex- By Ms. STABENOW (for herself S. RES. 69 plore the potential economic benefits and Mr. LEVIN): Whereas since slavery was introduced into of these efficient buildings as well. It is S. 490. A bill to provide for the return the European colonies in 1619, enslaved Afri- my belief that green buildings will be- of the Fresnel Lens to the lantern cans remained in bondage until the United

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RES. 70 President George W. Bush and Congress have counts to create an original genre of music, Whereas more than 137,000 members of the made it clear to the Iraqi leadership that the now known as spirituals; Armed Forces of the United States are cur- commitment of the United States in Iraq is Whereas Calvin Earl, a noted performer of, rently serving in Iraq, like thousands of oth- not open-ended and that, if the Government and educator on, African-American spir- ers since March 2003, with the bravery and of Iraq does not follow through on its prom- ituals, remarked that the Christian lyrics professionalism consistent with the finest ises, it will lose the support of its own people became a metaphor for freedom from slav- traditions of the Armed Forces of the United and the people of the United States; ery, a secret way for slaves to ‘‘communicate States, and deserve the support of all Ameri- Whereas the moderate countries of the with each other, teach their children, record cans; Middle East, and other countries around the their history, and heal their pain’’; Whereas past mistakes in United States world, have an interest in a successful con- Whereas the New Jersey Historical Com- strategy, aggression by various groups that clusion to the war in Iraq and should increase their constructive assistance toward mission found that ‘‘some of those daring reject peace, and other difficulties have con- the achievement of this end; and artful runaway slaves who entered New tributed to a dire security situation in Iraq characterized by insurgent activity and sec- Whereas over the past year, leaders in the Jersey by way of the Underground Railroad tarian violence; Administration of President George W. Bush no doubt sang the words of old Negro spir- Whereas a failed state in Iraq would and Congress, as well as recognized experts ituals like ‘Steal Away’ before embarking on present a threat to regional and world peace, outside government, acknowledged that the their perilous journey north’’; and the long-term security interests of the situation in Iraq was deteriorating and re- Whereas African-American spirituals United States are best served by an Iraq that quired a change in strategy; and spread all over the United States, and the can sustain, govern, and defend itself; Whereas Lieutenant General David songs we know of today may represent only Whereas no amount of additional United Petraeus has been unanimously confirmed by a small portion of the total number of spir- States forces in Iraq can effect this outcome the Senate as the new Coalition commander ituals that once existed; in Iraq unless the people and Government of in Iraq and given the mission of imple- Whereas Frederick Douglass, a fugitive Iraq take difficult political steps toward rec- menting a new strategy for Iraq designed to slave who would become one of the leading onciliation; bring security to Iraq and pave the way for abolitionists in the United States, remarked Whereas the establishment of a basic level political and economic progress in Iraq: Now, that spirituals ‘‘told a tale of woe which was of security in Baghdad and throughout Iraq therefore, be it then altogether beyond my feeble com- is an essential precondition for reconcili- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate prehension; they were tones loud, long, and ation and political and economic progress in that— deep; they breathed the prayer and com- Iraq; (1) Congress should ensure that General plaint of souls boiling over with the bitterest Whereas these steps must include the ful- David Petraeus, the Commander of Multi- anguish. Every tone was a testimony against fillment of military, political, and economic national Forces-Iraq, and all United States personnel under his command, have the re- slavery and a prayer to God for deliverance commitments that the Government of Iraq sources they consider necessary to carry out from chains.’’; and has made to the United States and to the people of Iraq; their mission on behalf of the United States Whereas section 2(a)(1) of the American Whereas Iraqi political leaders must show in Iraq; and Folklife Preservation Act (20 U.S.C. visible progress toward meeting specific (2) the Government of Iraq must make visi- 2101(a)(1)) states that ‘‘the diversity inherent benchmarks, including— ble, concrete progress toward meeting the in American folklife has contributed greatly (1) deploying a significant number of new political, economic, and military bench- to the cultural richness of the Nation and Iraqi security forces to partner with United marks enumerated in the preamble to this has fostered a sense of individuality and States units in securing Baghdad; Resolution. identity among the American people’’: Now, (2) assuming responsibility for security in f therefore, be it all provinces in Iraq in a timely manner; Resolved, That the Senate— (3) disarming individual militias as cir- SENATE RESOLUTION 71—EX- (1) recognizes that African-American spir- cumstances warrant and ensuring that secu- PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ituals are a poignant and powerful genre of rity forces are accountable to the central TRANSITIONAL FEDERAL GOV- music that have become one of the most sig- government and loyal to the constitution of Iraq; ERNMENT OF THE SOMALI RE- nificant segments of American music in ex- (4) ensuring equitable distribution of the PUBLIC istence; resources of the Government of Iraq without (2) expresses the deepest gratitude, rec- Mr. INHOFE submitted the following regard to the sect or ethnicity of recipients; ognition, and honor to the former enslaved resolution; which was referred to the (5) enacting and implementing legislation Committee on Foreign Relations: Africans in the United States for their gifts to ensure that the oil resources of Iraq ben- to the Nation, including their original music efit Sunni Arabs, Shia Arabs, Kurds, and S. RES. 71 and oral history; and other Iraqi citizens in an equitable manner; Whereas, after the collapse of the Somali (3) encourages the people of the United (6) building an effective, independent judi- government in 1991, the main judicial system States to reflect on the important contribu- ciary that will uphold the rule of law and en- in Somalia devolved into a system of sharia- tion of African-American spirituals to sure equal protection under the law for all based Islamic courts, which have increased United States history and to recognize the citizens of Iraq; their power to include security and enforce- African-American spiritual as a national (7) pursuing all those who engage in vio- ment functions; treasure. lence or threaten the security of the Iraqi Whereas, in 2000, the courts consolidated to population, regardless of sect or political af- form the Islamic Courts Union (ICU), which filiation; came into conflict with secular warlords in

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Mr. FEINGOLD submitted an malia, creating a potential haven for Islamic We need to offer assistance and aid at amendment intended to be proposed by terrorists; this most crucial juncture. At an ap- him to the bill S. 470, to express the Whereas, in 2004, the Transitional Federal propriate time the U.S. should encour- sense of Congress on Iraq; which was Government of the Somali Republic (TFG) age public and private investment, pos- was formed in Kenya; ordered to lie on the table; as follows: sibly through a trade mission. Other Beginning on page 7, strike line 10 and all Whereas, in 2006, the TFG army joined areas where help is greatly needed in- forces with the army of the Federal Demo- that follows through page 8, line 13, and in- cratic Republic of Ethiopia to sweep the ICU clude security training, basic sanita- sert the following: from power and, after a string of swift mili- tion, water purification, and tax collec- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of tary victories, enter Mogadishu; and tion. Congress that— Whereas, the current situation is still vola- Perhaps most importantly, we should (1) the Senate disagrees with the Presi- tile, creating a short window of opportunity assist in any steps that can be taken to dent’s plan to escalate United States mili- to positively affect Somalia’s stability and establish a national unity government. tary involvement in Iraq. (2) Congress should establish an end-date future status: This will require groups from all sides Now, therefore, be it for the deployment of United States military Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate of the spectrum getting together and forces in Iraq; that— working out serious solutions. (3) the Senate believes a failed state in (1) the Senate expresses its support for the The United States can make great Iraq would present a threat to regional and Transitional Federal Government of the So- progress in securing the Horn of Africa world peace, and the long-term security in- mali Republic; by what actions we take right now. I terests of the United States are best served (2) the Senate recognizes Ethiopia, particu- am submitting a resolution expressing by an Iraq that can sustain, govern, and de- larly Prime Minister Meles, and Kenya for the following: support for the Transi- fend itself, and serve as an ally in the war against extremists; the noble efforts aimed toward pursuing tional Federal Government; recognize peace in Somalia and support for the United States in the War on Terror; Ethiopia, particularly Prime Minister f Meles, and Kenya for the noble efforts (3) the United States should support and NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS push efforts for serious multi-party talks aimed toward pursuing peace in Soma- aimed at establishing a national unity gov- lia and support for the United States in COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL ernment in Somalia; the War on Terror; and the U.S. should RESOURCES (4) the United States should take several support and push efforts for serious Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I measures, at an appropriate time, to pro- multi-party talks aimed at estab- would like to announce for the infor- mote stability; lishing a national unity government. mation of the Senate and the public (5) assistance from the United States will better equip the TFG to face the challenges There are a number of measures that that an oversight hearing has been of restoring peace to this war-torn country; should be taken at an appropriate time scheduled before the Subcommittee on (6) the United States should promote for- by the United States to promote sta- Energy of the Committee on Energy eign investment in Somalia and facilitate fi- bility. With the assistance of the U.S., and Natural Resources. nancial and technical assistance to the TFG; the TFG will be better equipped to face The hearing will be held on Monday, and the challenges of restoring peace to February 12, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in room (7) the United States should aid the TFG this war-torn country. SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Office to— While I understand that the situation Building. (A) locate and free Somali-owned financial assets throughout the world; is volatile and some forms of assistance The dual purpose of this hearing is to (B) solicit support from other friendly may not be immediately appropriate, I receive recommendations on policies countries; and believe it is necessary to raise aware- and programs to improve the energy ef- (C) encourage nongovernmental organiza- ness that there are definite ways that ficiency of buildings and to expand the tions to commit more resources and projects we can affect progress. Please join me role of electric and gas utilities in en- to Somalia. in supporting Somalia and bringing ergy efficiency programs. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, recent peace to this war-torn region. Because of the limited time available events in Somalia have opened a f for the hearing, witnesses may testify unique window of opportunity. The Is- by invitation only. However, those lamic Courts have been militarily de- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND wishing to submit written testimony feated. However, the Ethiopian troops PROPOSED for the hearing record should send two that are currently maintaining order SA 231. Mrs. CLINTON submitted an copies of their testimony to the Com- have stated that they have no inten- amendment intended to be proposed by her mittee on Energy and Natural Re- tion of remaining. There are reports of to the bill S. 470, to express the sense of Con- sources, United States Senate, Wash- troop withdrawals back to the Ethio- gress on Iraq; which was ordered to lie on the ington, DC 20510–6150. table. pian border. Without outside support I For further information, please con- fear that the Transitional Federal Gov- SA 232. Mr. FEINGOLD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him tact Deborah Estes at (202) 224–5360 or ernment (TFG) and Somalia as a whole to the bill S. 470, supra; which was ordered to Britni Rillera at (202) 224–1219. will be swept back into the cycle of vi- lie on the table. olence and chaos that has defined the f f country for the past 15 years. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO I believe that the United States can TEXT OF AMENDMENTS MEET make great progress in securing the SA 231. Mrs. CLINTON submitted an Horn of Africa by what actions we take amendment intended to be proposed by COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY right now. First and foremost is secu- her to the bill S. 470, to express the Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Mr. Presi- rity. Until the government troops can sense of Congress on Iraq; which was dent, I ask unanimous consent that the offer sustainable stability, we need to ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Subcommittee on Human Rights and assist them. This solution need not in- the Law be authorized to meet on Mon- On page 9, strike line 24. clude U.S. troops; I am aware of nego- On page 10, and 18, strike ‘‘intervention.’’, day, February 5, 2007 at 3 p.m. to con- tiations for the deployment of 8,000 and insert the following: intervention; and duct a hearing on ‘‘Genocide and the troops from other African countries, (13) no United States military forces Rule of Law’’ in Room 226 of the Dirk- including a force of about 1,000 from should be deployed to Iraq after the date of sen Senate Office Building.

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The House met at 2 p.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A study of the Missouri Historic called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Preservation Tax Credit program, a widely respected program that expands pore (Mr. LAMPSON). gentleman from Texas (Mr. DOGGETT) upon the current Federal program, f come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. showed State assistance of $74 million in tax credits contributed to $267 mil- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Mr. DOGGETT led the Pledge of Alle- lion in Missouri income, $381 million in PRO TEMPORE giance as follows: gross State product and 10,278 Missouri The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the jobs. fore the House the following commu- United States of America, and to the Repub- The State of Missouri has led the nication from the Speaker: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. way in creating the most utilized his- WASHINGTON, DC. toric preservation tax credit in the February 5, 2007. f country, and I am proud to bring my I hereby appoint the Honorable NICK MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE home State’s successes to the Federal LAMPSON to act as Speaker pro tempore on level. H.R. 610 will provide the eco- this day. A message from the Senate by Ms. nomic incentive necessary to save our NANCY PELOSI, Curtis, one of its clerks, announced Speaker of the House of Representatives. historic treasures, while simulta- that the Senate has passed with neously creating a far-reaching mone- f amendments in which the concurrence tary benefit. of the House is requested, a bill of the I urge my colleagues to cosponsor PRAYER House of the following title: this legislation. The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. H.R. 434. An act to provide for an addi- f Coughlin, offered the following prayer: tional temporary extension of programs RECOGNIZING THE SOUPER BOWL Grateful for both the Republican and under the Small Business Act and the Small OF CARING Democratic congressional retreats Business Investment Act of 1958 through De- cember 31, 2007, and for other purposes. which took place these past 2 weeks, (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Lord God, we pray that the collabora- The message also announced that the asked and was given permission to ad- tion experienced and the insights Senate has passed without amendment dress the House for 1 minute and to re- gained may not dissipate with time, in which the concurrence of the House vise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. but permeate all the work of the 110th is requested, a concurrent resolution of Speaker, the Chicago Bears and the In- Congress. the House of the following title: dianapolis Colts were not the only A clearer understanding of the two H. Con. Res. 34. Concurrent resolution hon- teams hungry for victory last night. separate branches of government was oring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pio- Reverend Brad Smith of the Spring achieved, and the importance of bipar- neer in the field of organic chemistry research and development and the first and Valley Presbyterian Church in Colum- tisan cooperation to solve large prob- only African American chemist to be in- bia, South Carolina, founded the lems was realized in the honored pres- ducted into the National Academy of Souper Bowl of Caring 16 years ago. ence and honest dialogue with Presi- Sciences. This youth-led non-profit collects dent George Bush at both retreats. For The message also announced pursu- money on Super Bowl Sunday to feed these deeper perceptions which benefit ant to section 276h–276k of title 22, the hungry in their communities. all Americans, we praise You and bless United States Code, as amended, the Since its beginning, the group has You, Almighty God. Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, raised $33 million. Nearly 103,000 youth Time for prayer and reflection re- appoints the following Senator as groups have participated, and more vealed a solid relationship with You, Chairman of the Senate Delegation to than 18,000 charity organizations na- Lord God, while both retreats mani- the Mexico-United States Inter- tionwide have benefited from its work. fested everyone’s gratitude and com- parliamentary Group during the 110th The coordination of the Souper Bowl mitment to our Armed Forces and vet- Congress: of Caring with the NFL Super Bowl has erans. Precious time with spouses and The Senator from Connecticut (Mr. not gone unnoticed. Five NFL team children renewed the love and appre- DODD). owners, including two with South ciation of family members who make Carolina connections, have made sig- daily sacrifices so that Members may f nificant financial contributions to fund serve the Nation and the common in- THE PRESERVE HISTORIC the organization. Specifically, I would terest of others. AMERICA ACT like to recognize USC graduate Bob May all those who serve and sacrifice McNair, and his wife, Columbia College (Mr. CARNAHAN asked and was their time and talent for the common graduate Janice McNair, with the given permission to address the House good of this Nation be rewarded by You Houston Texans. for 1 minute.) both now and forever. The Souper Bowl of Caring is making Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Amen. a positive difference alleviating hun- today to announce the introduction of ger, and all Americans appreciate its f H.R. 610, the Preserve Historic America efforts. Act. This bill would expand and facili- THE JOURNAL In conclusion, God bless our troops, tate the use of Federal historic preser- and we will never forget September 11. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vation tax credit and create a new his- f Chair has examined the Journal of the toric preservation tax credit for our last day’s proceedings and announces homeowners. The economic incentives CORVETTE WINNER HAS NO ID to the House his approval thereof. created by the bill will produce his- (Mr. POE asked and was given per- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- toric preservation, economic growth, mission to address the House for 1 nal stands approved. and spawn jobs. minute.)

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.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3064 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, in Chicago, a OUR COUNTRY HAS A SPENDING (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, 22-year-old woman is suing a Spanish PROBLEM map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility re- language radio station. It seems she (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was won a Corvette in the station’s raffle, ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to given permission to address the House be a reference to the ‘‘Sergeant Henry but the station won’t give it to her. for 1 minute and to revise and extend Ybarra III Post Office Building’’. Why? Because she would not produce her remarks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- any identification. You see, a valid So- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, you ant to the rule, the gentleman from cial Security number or taxpayer iden- know, today President Bush presented Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the tification number is required by law of his budget to the American people, and gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. the winner to get this type of prize be- even though it is bigger and more SHAYS) each will control 20 minutes. cause the winner must pay Federal bloated than I think it should be, I am The Chair recognizes the gentleman taxes on the Corvette. The radio sta- pleased that it does include a balanced from Massachusetts. tion strictly adheres to FCC contest budget without raising taxes. GENERAL LEAVE rules. This person did not have either As stewards of the taxpayers’ money, document. Why? Because she is ille- we must be diligent in working to Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- gally in the United States and because achieve savings and making this gov- imous consent that all Members may she won’t pay the taxes. So the Cor- ernment run more efficiently. We have have 5 legislative days in which to re- vette was withheld. plenty of data from the GAO and from vise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Never mind the station followed the our Inspector General showing that objection to the request of the gen- law and the illegal is breaking the law money is wasted throughout the Fed- tleman from Massachusetts? by being in our country. She is now eral Government, and the President’s There was no objection. suing the radio station because she budget does target 140 programs that Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I am wants the Vette. She is also suing be- could and should be removed. cause of emotional distress. What arro- So whether you are a Democrat or a pleased to join with my colleagues in gance this illegal has. The lawsuit Republican, there is consensus among the consideration of H.R. 577, legisla- should be thrown out of court, and the American people that we do have a tion naming a postal facility in Austin, when she gets to the courthouse they spending problem in the Federal Gov- Texas, after Staff Sergeant Henry should put her in the jailhouse and de- ernment. It is not a revenue problem. Ybarra III. port her. Tax reductions have generated record On September 11, 2003, Sergeant And that’s just the way it is. revenues. It is definitely a spending Ybarra died in Iraq, performing main- problem, and it is time that we begin tenance on a heavy expanded mobility f to fine-tune our focus and decide what tactical truck when a tire exploded. He was serving in the Army’s 6th Squad- SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL is a priority with this government. So I hope that my colleagues on ei- ron, 6th Cavalry Unit when he was (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given ther side of this center aisle will join killed at the young age of 32. permission to address the House for 1 together, will take a good hard look at Born in Austin, Texas, Sergeant minute and to revise and extend his re- this budget, and will find a way to bal- Ybarra grew up wanting to be just like marks.) ance it without raising taxes. his father and serve in the military. At Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise age 19 he enlisted in the Army and ful- today to condemn an unconscionable f filled his dream. commercial from last night’s Super ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Sergeant Ybarra served as a tech- Bowl. Some ads were good, some ads PRO TEMPORE nical supply clerk, keeping track of were bad; but this one was very ugly. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- spare parts for the squadron, which was For those who missed it, an antiwar ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair not an easy task since spare parts are political action committee ran an ad will postpone further proceedings often scarce during times of conflict. claiming, and this is a direct quote: ‘‘If today on motions to suspend the rules Sergeant Ybarra was known for his you support escalation, you don’t sup- on which a recorded vote or the yeas upbeat attitude, his contagious smile, port the troops.’’ and nays are ordered, or on which the and strong devotion to the Catholic Well, Mr. Speaker, that couldn’t be vote is objected to under clause 6 of faith. He is survived by his wife and farther from the truth. Supporting ad- rule XX. three children. ditional troops in Iraq is supporting Record votes on postponed questions Staff Sergeant Ybarra’s service to one final surge to push the Iraqi people will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. our country should be remembered and over the threshold of violence and de- f celebrated by this small tribute, and I liver the best shot for a more stable urge swift passage of this bill. Middle East. SERGEANT HENRY YBARRA III Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Let me assure you that the veterans POST OFFICE BUILDING my time. in this commercial do not speak for the Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- veterans in my district, nor do they suspend the rules and pass the bill self such time as I may consume. speak for the soldiers that I visited in (H.R. 577) to designate the facility of Sergeant Henry Ybarra was, I am Iraq or Walter Reed, nor do they speak the United States Postal Service lo- told, a regular guy. On a typical week- for our military commanders. But, Mr. cated at 3903 South Congress Avenue in end, he could be found relaxing at Speaker, what disturbs me most about Austin, Texas, as the ‘‘Sergeant Henry home with his family, grilling outside this commercial is that it wasn’t just Ybarra III Post Office Building’’. with friends or watching his favorite broadcast to those of us watching the The Clerk read as follows: NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. At game from the comfort of our living H.R. 577 other times of the year he would tune rooms and our homes. It was broadcast Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- into auto racing to watch his favorite to the troops watching the game in resentatives of the United States of America in NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Iraq. Congress assembled, Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Our troops should know that the SECTION 1. SERGEANT HENRY YBARRA III POST Sergeant Ybarra was a proud family United States military strategy will OFFICE BUILDING. man with everyday American values. not be determined by political groups (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the At the age of 19, he enlisted in the U.S. United States Postal Service located at 3903 buying air time during the Super Bowl. South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, Army. His military career took him to I support victory in Iraq, and this final shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Ser- Virginia, Kansas, Texas, and on to Ger- surge may be our best last chance to geant Henry Ybarra III Post Office Build- many. It was in Germany, while as- achieve it. ing’’. signed to Troop D, 6th Squadron, 6th

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We wish him continued war hero of our country by naming the Post ended abruptly on September 11, 2003 in progress in his recovery, and express Office at 3903 South Congress Avenue in Balad, Iraq, when he was changing a our deep gratitude for what he has Austin, Texas in his honor. Born and raised in tire on a heavy expanded mobility tac- given personally to our country. South Austin, Army SGT Henry Ybarra III was tical truck when a tire suddenly ex- Henry’s military career spanned a the first soldier from the capitol of my home ploded and killed him. dozen years, earning numerous honors state—Austin, Texas—to be killed in Iraq. Ser- As his father back home in the U.S. and awards. He met his wife, Lilian, geant Ybarra graduated from Johnson High was attending a memorial honoring while stationed at Fort Hood in School and attended San Jose Catholic those who died on September 11, 2001, Killeen, and his career took his family Church. He is survived by his wife, Lilian, and he regretfully received word that his with daughters, Alyssa and Gabrielle, their three children, Alyssa, 16, Gabreielle, 14, own son, who had given so much of and his son, Henry IV, as far away as and Henry Ybarra IV, 4. himself to his country, had been killed. Germany. His commanding officer de- Army SGT Henry Ybarra III died when he Sergeant Ybarra was known by his scribed Henry’s easy manner and said, was just 32 years of age on September 11, friends, comrades and family for hav- I wish I had a troop full of soldiers with 2003 in Balad, Iraq. Ironically it was when his ing a joyful spirit and a constant smile. his attitude and outlook on life. father was observing a moment of silence for He liked to kid to make others laugh. As Pericles once spoke of ancient the September 11th victims that he received a A proud father, son, husband and sol- Athens, so it is with our democracy phone call with the grave news that his own dier maintained a positive attitude and today: ‘‘If it should appear great to son was dead. Readiness, quick thinking, never said, I am told, a harmful word you, consider then that her glories leadership and dedication are some of the towards others. were purchased by valiant men, and by traits that America’s leaders possess today men who learned their duty.’’ and traits that Sergeant Ybarra displayed the b 1415 With this bill, our Nation pays trib- day that he was killed. Army SGT Henry He served his country with distinc- ute to a valiant man, Staff Sergeant Ybarra III died under combat conditions when tion. Among his awards and decora- Henry Ybarra, and to all those valiant the tire on a 10-ton military cargo truck ex- tions were: the Army Commendation men and women who serve and have ploded as he tried to change it. Dedication Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, served under our flag. The veterans and excellent service to his country was not three Good Conduct Medals, two Na- groups Tejanos in Action, the Catholic new to Army SGT Henry Ybarra and during tional Defense Service Medals, the War Veterans Post 1805, the Knights of his military career he earned the Army Armed Forces Service Medal, the NCO Columbus Council 10148, the American Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Professional Development Ribbon, GI Forum, along with LULAC and National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Serv- three Overseas Service Ribbons and the other community organizations, have ice Medal, National Defense Medal, NCO Pro- Basic Marks qualification badge. been strong supporters of the effort to fessional Development Ribbon, Overseas Mr. Speaker, this was a man who was memorialize Sergeant Ybarra by nam- Service Ribbon and Basic Marksmanship happy to serve his country, and we are ing the South Congress station in his Badge. As Americans will never forget the attack on grateful he did. Let us honor his ulti- honor. mate sacrifice by renaming this post Tejanos in Action is a unique organi- our Nation on September 11, 2001, so we must never forget those who are fighting the office for him. zation that addresses the needs of our war in Iraq and serving our country. Sergeant Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Hispanic veterans, and by providing its Ybarra’s memory must live on. He is an exam- of my time. services to our community, provides a ple of the thousands of dedicated soldiers who Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield to meaningful tribute to Henry and others have selflessly given their lives to protect the the gentleman from Texas (Mr. DOG- who have served our country. I salute freedoms of America and aid those in need. GETT) as much time as he may con- Dan Arellano, the Commander of By honoring him, we honor the soldiers before sume. Tejanos in Action; Moses Saldan˜ a, who him and the soldiers that are currently de- Mr. DOGGETT. I thank my col- works closely with the Knights of Co- ployed in Iraq. Too many times we hear about leagues for bringing this bill to the lumbus at San Jose Church, and the floor. the ugliness this war brings and as the death Catholic War Veterans and all those toll rises and we continue to stay in Iraq, we Mr. Speaker, today we honor a son of who continue to serve and inspire our must not forget the names and faces of the Texas, Sergeant Henry Ybarra III, born youth with their service. fallen. I thank Rep. DOGGETT and urge my col- and raised in south Austin, and a mem- Last year, I participated in the dedi- leagues to join me in support of H.R. 577, to ber of the parish at San Jose Catholic cation of the Nicholas Perez Elemen- designate the facility of the United States Church. On September 11, 2003, he was tary School, as the Austin Independent Postal Service located at 3903 South Con- killed in Iraq, the first of a number School District recognized another gress Avenue in Austin, TX, as the ‘‘Sergeant from our State capital in Texas to lose brave son of south Austin lost in Iraq. Henry Ybarra III Post Office Building.’’ We their life there. Such memorials rightly honor men and must put a face and a name to honor the fall- I attended his rosary personally, women who have given their lives in en in Iraq so that his memory will never be joined by Marine Thomas Cruz, a mem- service. They are daily reminders of forgotten. Help me to honor one of our Na- ber of my Congressional staff at that both the valor of these young people tion’s finest and bravest by commemorating time. Today we honor Henry’s sacrifice and of our need to prevent war or its Sergeant Ybarra and naming a post office in to our Nation by officially affixing his unnecessary escalation. With the death Austin, Texas after him. name to the post office on South Con- toll now rising towards 4,000 unique Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield gress in Austin, the road that leads up human beings tragically lost in Iraq, back the balance of my time. to our State Capitol. there may not be enough physical me- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Henry long knew that he wanted to morials to honor individually the sac- question is on the motion offered by devote his life to service. His mother, rifice of all those who continue to fall. the gentleman from Massachusetts Mary Jane, remembers it as early as For Sergeant Henry Ybarra and his (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend age five. His father, a veteran of Viet- friends and family, he will always be in the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 577. nam, would find young Henry marching their hearts. With this memorial nam- The question was taken; and (two- around in his dad’s boots and cap. ing, new generations will learn of Ser- thirds being in the affirmative) the Henry wasted no time making that geant Ybarra’s selfless sacrifice and be rules were suspended and the bill was dream a reality, enlisting in the Army inspired by that service. passed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3066 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 A motion to reconsider was laid on tragedy for our Nation and for all those Sergeant Mills was a true patriot and a the table. who loved him, but his sacrifice is a brave hero, and our community feels his loss f triumph of human courage and selfless- immensely. ness. Sergeant Mills is due the grati- His dedication to his country and turning his SERGEANT LEA ROBERT MILLS tude and remembrance of his country ideals into actions are truly inspiring. BROOKSVILLE AVIATION BRANCH and its people. It is a sad truth that in a cynical world, we POST OFFICE I urge the swift passage of this bill. are surprised by courageous acts. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Learning about Lea from his family and suspend the rules and pass the bill my time. friends helped me to have faith that not every- (H.R. 514) to designate the facility of Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- one is just trying to get by—some are trying to the United States Postal Service lo- self such time as I may consume. change the world for the better. cated at 16150 Aviation Loop Drive in From all we know about Sergeant I hope that in renaming this post office, we Brooksville, Florida, as the ‘‘Sergeant Lea Robert Mills, he was a dedicated will memorialize Lea’s courage and never for- Lea Robert Mills Brooksville Aviation and honorable Marine who hoped to get his sacrifice for this great Nation. Branch Post Office’’. make a difference in people’s lives. In- I urge my colleagues to support this bill. The Clerk read as follows: spired to volunteer for the military Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield after the September 11 terrorist at- back the balance of my time. H.R. 514 tacks, Sergeant Mills gave his life Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- fighting for those values we hold dear- back the balance of my time. resentatives of the United States of America in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Congress assembled, est. Sergeant Mills of Masaryktown, question is on the motion offered by SECTION 1. SERGEANT LEA ROBERT MILLS BROOKSVILLE AVIATION BRANCH Florida, joined the Marines after his the gentleman from Massachusetts POST OFFICE. graduation from Hernando High School (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the in 2002. He wanted to serve on the front the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 514. United States Postal Service located at 16150 lines in the war on terror, and he want- The question was taken; and (two- Aviation Loop Drive in Brooksville, Florida, ed to make a difference. Always one to thirds being in the affirmative) the shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Ser- do his best, Sergeant Mills advanced rules were suspended and the bill was geant Lea Robert Mills Brooksville Aviation quickly in rank and received many passed. Branch Post Office’’. A motion to reconsider was laid on (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, honors, becoming a leader to his be- map, regulation, document, paper, or other loved Marine comrades. the table. record of the United States to the facility re- On April 28, 2006, at age 21, he was f killed by a terrorist IED explosion ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to SCIPIO A. JONES POST OFFICE be a reference to the ‘‘Sergeant Lea Robert while on patrol in Iraq, leaving behind BUILDING Mills Brooksville Aviation Branch Post Of- his young wife, Keesha, and a very lov- fice’’. ing family. Sergeant Mills was proud to Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- serve his Nation and strongly believed suspend the rules and pass the bill ant to the rule, the gentleman from that he was doing the right thing for (H.R. 433) to designate the facility of Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the his country. the United States Postal Service lo- gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. With gratitude for his bravery and cated at 1700 Main Street in Little SHAYS) each will control 20 minutes. sacrifice to his country, I ask all mem- Rock, Arkansas, as the ‘‘Scipio A. The Chair recognizes the gentleman bers to join me in supporting H.R. 514, Jones Post Office Building’’. from Massachusetts. which will rename the aviation post of- The Clerk read as follows: GENERAL LEAVE fice in Brooksville, Florida, in his H.R. 433 Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- honor. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- imous consent that all Members may Mr. Speaker, this legislation was, I resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, have 5 legislative days in which to re- think, submitted by GINNY BROWN- SECTION 1. SCIPIO A. JONES POST OFFICE vise and extend their remarks. WAITE, who is in transit. I hope that if we get to the next bill and I still con- BUILDING. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the objection to the request of the gen- trol time, I could yield her time to United States Postal Service located at 1700 tleman from Massachusetts? speak on this issue, if it is all right Main Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, shall There was no objection. with my colleagues. be known and designated as the ‘‘Scipio A. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I am Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Jones Post Office Building’’. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, pleased to join my colleagues in con- map, regulation, document, paper, or other sideration of H.R. 514, legislation nam- H.R. 514, which will rename the aviation post office in Brooksville, FL, after Sergeant Lea record of the United States to the facility re- ing a postal facility in Brooksville, ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Florida, after Sergeant Lea Robert Robert Mills. Lea was a resident of my district in be a reference to the ‘‘Scipio A. Jones Post Mills of the United States Marine Office Building’’. Masaryktown who gave his life for his country Corps. while serving in Iraq. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Sergeant Mills was killed April 28, At 21 years old, Lea was proud to serve his ant to the rule, the gentleman from 2006, while conducting combat oper- fellow citizens, and even requested to be sent Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the ations against enemy forces in Al to Iraq. gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Anbar Province, Iraq. He was 21 years After being inspired to volunteer for the mili- SHAYS) each will control 20 minutes. old. A native of Masaryktown, Florida, tary after the September 11 attacks, he felt it The Chair recognizes the gentleman Sergeant Mills joined the Marines in was his duty as a Marine to go where the mis- from Massachusetts. 2002 after graduating from Hernando sion was. GENERAL LEAVE High School. After his initial service, Lea told his father that the marines would Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- he renewed his commitment to the Ma- give him the best opportunity to make a dif- imous consent that all Members may rines and volunteered to serve his ference in people’s lives. have 5 legislative days in which to re- country in Iraq. He joined right after graduating from vise and extend their remarks. He spent only 6 weeks in that coun- Hernando High School in 2002, and had just The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there try before an improvised explosive de- recently re-upped for a second stint with the objection to the request of the gen- vice took his life. Sergeant Mills is sur- Marines. tleman from Massachusetts? vived by his wife, Keesha, his parents, Tragically, he was killed by an lED explo- There was no objection. Rob and Delores, and his brother, sion, leaving behind a young wife and a griev- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I am Parker. This young man’s death is a ing family. pleased to join my colleagues in the

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Born in 1863 as a slave, he is the table. b 1430 most noted for his work to appeal the f conviction and death sentence of 12 He was a strong member of his com- black sharecroppers for their involve- munity and joined several local fra- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ment in the Elaine Race Riot. The ternal organizations. He even turned Messages in writing from the Presi- Elaine Race Riot is one of the bloodiest down offers to serve as the ambassador dent of the United States were commu- racial conflicts in American history. to the Republic of Haiti, as well as the nicated to the House by Mr. Sherman Mr. Jones’ work brought the case to Recorder of Deeds in the District of Co- Williams, one of his secretaries. the United States Supreme Court, and lumbia so he could support the Little f as a result found mob driven trials vio- Rock area. SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND lated the due process clause of the 14th He was treasurer of the National IDEALS OF NATIONAL CON- amendment. Negro Bar Association, the National Mr. Jones also made history when he Attorney General of the Mosaic Tem- SUMER PROTECTION WEEK personally purchased $50,000 worth of plars of America, a member of the Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I Liberty Bonds, which helped support International Order of Twelve, and a move to suspend the rules and agree to the Allied war efforts in the First member of the Knights and Daughters the resolution (H. Res. 94) a resolution World War. Soon thereafter, President of Tabor. supporting the goals and ideals of Na- Woodrow Wilson appointed him to the Through his work in these fraternal tional Consumer Protection Week, as Liberty Bond National Advisory Board. organizations, he became known as the amended. Later in his life, he continued to ad- ‘‘Gibraltar of Negro fraternal bene- The Clerk read as follows: vocate against racial discrimination. ficiary societies.’’ H. RES. 94 He fought for black voting rights and Mr. Jones is famous for his defense in Whereas informed consumers are better worked with Thurgood Marshall in a the trial of the Elaine Twelve. In 1919 a equipped to see through frauds and decep- case ensuring fair pay for African group of black sharecroppers met in tions, whether they take the form of ques- American teachers. His contribution Elaine, Arkansas, to discuss creating tionable claims in an advertisement, offers impacted society’s treatment towards their own unit and whether to bring a that come in the mail or e-mail, or schemes blacks in a powerful way, and for this class action lawsuit against their land- designed to appear to be risk-free; we all should be proud and remember lords for not paying them appropriate Whereas the Federal Government provides shares for their homegrown crops. many educational resources and programs to him dearly. help people protect themselves against fraud I urge the swift passage of this bill. When a local sheriff and railroad de- by supplying them with information about Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tective, both white, showed up to the their options in the marketplace; my time. meeting, a fight arose. It quickly Whereas the Federal Trade Commission Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- spread through the town and lasted for and more than 100 other Federal agencies self such time as I may consume. 3 days. It grew so intense that 600 Fed- have collaborated on a website, Mr. Speaker, February 1 marks the eral troops came to the area to quiet www.consumer.gov, which provides helpful beginning of Black History Month. It is the fighting. information ranging from how credit ratings the time when we take time to honor In the end, 99 black men were ar- work to how to buy a new home; the commitments and struggles of Afri- rested. Twelve of the men received a Whereas the Federal Trade Commission has prepared a collection of easy-to-use ma- can Americans and try to understand trial that lasted only 20 minutes and their struggles. It is only fitting that terials to enable anyone, regardless of their sentenced them to death. With Scipio’s existing knowledge about identity theft, to during this month we honor a man efforts he pushed their case to the Su- learn about and inform others about how to whose perseverance and dedication to preme Court of the United States, protect themselves against this serious his community and fellow African which successfully gave all 12 men a crime; Americans broke through and broke new trial. Whereas consumers can find practical tips down historic barriers. Beyond his legal work, Mr. Jones was from National Consumer Protection Week On August 3, 1863, Scipio Africanus a passionate businessman. He was the partner organizations about how to make Jones was born in Smith Township, Ar- founder and owner of People’s Ice and well-informed purchase decisions, avoid scams, protect their personal information, kansas. His mother had been a slave. Fuel Company. He also founded Arkan- Scipio Jones attended black schools in and file a complaint online at sas’s Negro Business League. www.consumer.gov/ncpw; the area and then moved to Little Judge Scipio Jones fought hard his Whereas, by gathering and sharing infor- Rock to attend preparatory courses at whole life for the rights of his fellow mation, consumers and their friends and Philander Smith College. From there African Americans. He knew a better families can be more confident, savvy, and he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from way of life could be had for his commu- safe in the marketplace; North Little Rock’s Bethel University, nity members. He was a prominent Whereas increasing financial literacy and now known as Shorter College. leader, lawyer, educator, businessman, information about financial services pro- But his interest in education did not and politician. It is so appropriate that vides consumers with the knowledge to obtain the most appropriate and prudent op- stop there. He recognized the con- we honor a man of such determination, tinuing struggle African Americans tions for managing their finances and build- pride and integrity during Black His- ing wealth; face in achieving equal rights, and tory Month with the naming of this Whereas a 2005 report by the Comptroller knew he could contribute through Ar- post office. General entitled ‘‘Credit Reporting Lit- kansas’ legal system. Frankly, I am in awe of this gen- eracy’’ supports educational efforts to in- Mr. Jones offered to work unpaid as a tleman. crease consumers’ understanding of the cred- janitor at the offices of the local U.S. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance it reporting process and suggests that such district judge. There he began to read of my time. efforts target those areas in which con- law books and became an apprentice in Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield sumers’ knowledge is weakest, including law under Circuit Judge Robert Lea. back the balance of my time. populations with less education, lower in- He was accepted into the American Bar The SPEAKER pro tempore. The comes, and less experience obtaining credit; and Association in 1889. From there, he was question is on the motion offered by Whereas public, community-based, and pri- admitted to practice in the circuit the gentleman from Massachusetts vate sector organizations throughout the court of Pulaski County in Little (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend United States are working to increase finan- Rock. the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 433. cial literacy rates and consumer protection

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There are unscru- Ninth Annual National Consumer Protection peat that: www.consumer.gov/ncpw, pulous people who will continue to try Week, including raising public awareness which is the acronym for National Con- to perpetuate fraud. about the importance of consumer protec- sumer Protection Week. On this Web Unfortunately, fraud is often not dis- tion; site, consumers can access information covered until there are victims and we (2) requests that the President issue a about how to protect themselves from then become aware. If we want to see proclamation calling upon Government offi- the biggest reduction in fraud, we will cials, industry leaders, schools, non-profit fraud. It also gives tips consumers can use need to reduce the pool of potential organizations, and consumer advocates to victims. We can only do so with the co- provide citizens with the information nec- to recognize a ripoff when they see one. essary to effectively protect themselves Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not operation of individuals. Consumers against consumer fraud, and encourage all quickly mention that as a new member need to be educated and able to detect citizens to take an active role in protecting of the Committee on Energy and Com- and prevent fraud. their personal information; and merce, and specifically on the Sub- The effects of fraud are often ruinous (3) encourages people across the Nation to committee on Commerce, Trade and for individuals and detrimental to soci- take advantage of the wealth of consumer Consumer Protection, it is my hope ety, when we lose trust in our fellow protection information that can enhance citizens, because those pretending to confidence in the marketplace. that this 110th Congress will be the Na- tional Consumer Protection Congress. offer their services are in reality only The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- This week in February is National thieves. In a country as prosperous as ant to the rule, the gentleman from Consumer Protection Week, but we can the United States, our citizens are too Utah (Mr. MATHESON) and the gen- do so much more in the coming months often the target of scams and frauds tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) each ahead. By working with Subcommittee originating from all over the world. will control 20 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I therefore urge support Chairman RUSH and Ranking Member The Chair recognizes the gentleman of H. Res. 94, because this resolution STEARNS, as well as Energy and Com- from Utah. intends to raise citizens’ awareness to merce Chairman DINGELL and Ranking the problems of fraud and calls on con- GENERAL LEAVE Member BARTON, I believe that we can sumers to take every precaution to se- Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I ask instigate many reforms to empower unanimous consent that all Members cure their personal information. consumers and improve the lives of ev- Mr. Speaker, I commend Representa- may have 5 legislative days to revise eryday Americans. tives HINOJOSA and BIGGERT for bring- and extend their remarks and include Our committee is prepared to aggres- ing this resolution to the floor in con- extraneous material on the resolution sively examine a whole host of basic junction with National Consumer Pro- under consideration. consumer protection and pocketbook The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tection Week. issues. I look forward to working with Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of objection to the request of the gen- my Republican friends in the 110th my time. tleman from Utah? Congress on this effort. Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I yield There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of 6 minutes to the gentleman from Texas Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I yield my time. (Mr. HINOJOSA). myself such time as I may consume. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. HINOJOSA. I thank my friend Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this myself such time as I may consume. and colleague, JIM MATHESON, for resolution that supports the goals and Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of yielding time to me. ideals of National Consumer Protection House Resolution 94, recognizing Na- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong Week. Starting yesterday, Sunday, tional Consumer Protection Week. The support of H. Res. 94, a resolution sup- February 4, through this Saturday, Energy and Commerce Committee has porting the goals and ideals of National February 10, National Consumer Pro- jurisdiction over consumer protection Consumer Protection Week. I intro- tection Week has the purpose of high- and is a major component of the Sub- duced this resolution with my good lighting consumer protection and edu- committee on Commerce, Trade and friend, Congresswoman JUDY BIGGERT, cation efforts around the Nation. Consumer Protection. a few weeks ago. And I want to thank This is a worthy goal that Congress This subcommittee, Mr. Speaker, has Majority Leader HOYER for bringing should enthusiastically support. An in- a history of being active and aggressive the resolution to the floor in such a formed consumer is a powerful con- in the area to address threats to bring- timely manner. sumer. Too often, the average citizen is ing sensible and meaningful changes to Mr. Speaker, in addition I want to unaware of the litany of scams being help consumers defend themselves take a moment to take this oppor- perpetrated at any given time. against fraud and provide the Federal tunity to thank the leadership on En- Many criminals prey on consumers Trade Commission with the tools nec- ergy and Commerce for moving this who have fallen on hard financial essary for enforcement. resolution through their committee times, promising them quick fixes to Some of the consumer protection quickly after a thorough review by magically solve all of their economic measures we have passed out of the committee staff, especially Consuela problems. These scams have real con- committee include the anti-spyware Washington, Pete Goodloe, and Brian sequences for thousands of Americans, legislation offered by Mrs. BONO and McCullough. I also want to thank legis- and the effects can be devastating to Mr. TOWNS, data security legislation to lative counsel, Brady Young, and Harry an individual or to a family. require companies that maintain pro- Savage for facilitating passage of this However, if consumers are well in- tection for consumers’ sensitive per- important resolution. formed and armed with knowledge, sonal information and notify them in Congresswoman JUDY BIGGERT and I they can better navigate the market- the event of a breach; anti-pretexting have been collaborating for years on fi- place and avoid these financial pitfalls. legislation to prevent unauthorized ac- nancial literacy, and together we strive National Consumer Protection Week cess to personal phone records; anti- to provide consumers with the informa- can help in this regard. Sponsored by spam legislation to reduce unsolicited tion they need to make appropriate de- the Federal Trade Commission, the and often fraudulent e-mails; and a cisions. Better Business Bureau, AARP, the public law providing for greater au- As cofounders and cochairs of the Fi- Consumer Federation of America, and thority for the Federal Trade Commis- nancial and Economic Literacy Caucus,

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We sector, nonprofits and community- Again, the fair will be held in room wanted to make certain that Ameri- based organizations to improve finan- 1302 Longworth House Office Building, cans of all ages and all walks of life cial literacy rates across the United February 8, from 9 a.m. until noon. have access to the tools and the edu- States, which has become extremely Mr. Speaker, I believe that this fair, cational resources they need to ensure important in light of the negative sav- orchestrated by the FTC and Derick the economic security of their families. ings rate in the United States. Rill, its congressional liaison, will pro- Today, we have the opportunity to do I am pleased that my staff and Zach vide the materials our staff needs to just that. We can join the Federal Cikanek on Congresswoman BIGGERT’s teach our constituents how to prevent Trade Commission, the United States staff have jump-started our caucus so themselves from becoming victims of Postal Service, the AARP, Better Busi- early this year, and I look forward to fraud and identity theft and will help ness Bureaus of America, and hundreds continuing our longstanding partner- improve their overall financial lit- of other consumer advocates across the ship. I encourage all of those Members eracy. country that have collaborated to of Congress watching us today to join b 1445 make National Consumer Protection the Financial and Economic Literacy Week a success. Caucus to help your constituents help Again, I strongly encourage my col- Together, we can raise the aware- protect themselves from fraud and leagues to support this resolution that ness, not just of pitfalls in the market- identity theft. will benefit consumers across America. place, but the wealth of information To join, all you need to do is contact Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I am and options available to consumers. my office or the office of Congress- now pleased to yield 6 minutes to the One such resource, as Representative woman BIGGERT. For the past 8 years, coauthor of this legislation, the HINOJOSA said, is consumer.gov, a Fed- local, State and Federal government gentlelady from Illinois (Mrs. eral Web site that provides one-stop agencies and national consumer advo- BIGGERT). shopping for information on everything cacy organizations have worked to- Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to from avoiding identity theft to finding gether to provide as much protection express my support for House Resolu- savings at the gasoline pump. as possible to consumers during what tion 94, a resolution supporting the I would like to also take this oppor- has been deemed National Consumer goals and ideals of National Consumer tunity to thank my friend from Texas Protection Week. Protection Week. and cochair of the Financial and Eco- They have all recognized the impor- Now in its ninth year, this special nomic Literacy Caucus, Mr. HINOJOSA, tant role public and private organiza- week brings together a diverse array of for working so hard on today’s resolutions play in ensuring that the Amer- public and private organizations in tion, and his tireless effort on financial ican consumer is protected from unfair support of one common goal, ensuring education issues. practices. This week we here in Con- that Americans have the knowledge In addition, my thanks go out to gress will finally join these organiza- and financial savvy they need to be re- Chairman DINGELL and Ranking Mem- tions in supporting the goals and ideals sponsible consumers and to protect ber BARTON of the Energy and Com- of the ninth annual National Consumer themselves in the marketplace. merce Committee for helping to bring Protection Week, which falls between There have always been those who this resolution to the floor in such a February 4 and February 10 of this would prey on the unwary consumer, timely and bipartisan manner. year. be it through misleading claims or And finally, I would like to thank the I am pleased to inform my colleagues fraudulent practices. And as more and distinguished gentleman from Utah that this year’s theme is ‘‘Read up, more Americans begin conducting (Mr. MATHESON) and the gentleman reach out and be an informed con- transactions on the Internet, or with from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) for man- sumer.’’ This week will highlight con- the use of other rapidly changing tech- aging our resolution here today. sumer education efforts in the fight nologies, we must actively educate our- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to sponsor against fraud in communities across selves against new and evolving House Resolution 94, and I urge my col- our Nation. threats. leagues to support it. By gathering and sharing informa- Among the most serious risks today Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I am tion, consumers and their friends and consumers face is identity theft. In Illi- pleased to now yield 2 minutes to a fel- families can be more confident, savvy nois alone, we had over 11,000 reports of low member of the Energy and Com- and safe in the marketplace. During identity theft in just 1 year. According merce Committee, Mr. TOWNS from this week, consumer protection partner to the FTC, Illinois ranks among the New York. organizations will provide practical top 10 States where consumers are Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, let me and tactical tips so consumers can most likely to have their personal in- begin by thanking you for allowing me learn and teach others how to make formation compromised. And yet, by to speak on this resolution. well-informed purchase decisions, following just a few simple tips, con- Fraud and abuse is very prevalent, avoid scams, protect their personal in- sumers are better able to recognize and, of course, we need to do something formation, and file a complaint. frauds and can significantly reduce the about it. So I would like to say to the Consumers can research and boost likelihood that their private informa- committee members that too long have their marketplace IQ by accessing data tion will fall into the wrong hands. we allowed this fraud and abuse to go at the National Consumer Protection In many cases, the wisest and safest without speaking out on it in the fash- Week section of the www.consumer.gov consumers are those who simply, with ion that we should. Web site. Some of the organizations the best understanding, make their People are being abused. Family that will participate in this week’s ac- choices. Whether it is paying for col- members are being abused as a result tivities include the Better Business Bu- lege, saving for retirement or shopping of fraud and abuse. So I think that we reau, the Consumer Federation of for a mortgage on a first home, many need to send a message to those that America, the FDIC, and of course the Americans just don’t know where to are out there who are doing these kind Federal Trade Commission. look to learn about the scores of op- of things to say that we will not sit On Thursday of this week, February tions that are available to them. back and allow you to do this. 8, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission, That is why, Mr. Speaker, in Feb- We have people that are taking an- the FDIC and several other consumer- ruary 2005, I joined with my friend and other person’s identity and going out, oriented government agencies will host distinguished colleague, Representa- making bills and creating problems a consumer protection fair for Capitol tive HINOJOSA, to establish the Finan- and creating situations where the per- Hill staff as well as Members of Con- cial and Economic Literacy Caucus. We son’s credit is bad, and when they gress. The fair will be held in room 1302 began this caucus to ensure that Con- begin to move forward to try to do

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I urge my colleagues to support So I would like to just thank the ergy and Commerce in the 109th Congress this resolution. sponsors of this resolution, and to say (and in the case of spyware, passed the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I have to you that I think it will draw the at- House). We intend to resolve jurisdictional no further speakers. I yield back the tention of those who might not be fully issues with other Committees where they balance of my time. aware of what is going on. I think it exist. We will also continue to work with con- Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I just will let law enforcement also know sumer groups, technology experts, and indus- want to acknowledge the leadership of that the Members of the United States try groups to enact protections that are the Mr. HINOJOSA and Mrs. BIGGERT on this Congress are very concerned about most effective possible for both consumers issue; thank them for their leadership. these issues. and businesses. Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- And I would like to salute the spon- We work hard to live the goals of National quests for time, and I yield back the sors. I would like to salute the Energy Consumer Protection Week. All too often the balance of my time. and Commerce Committee for bringing marketplace takes on the Darwinian tone of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this resolution forward so quickly be- ‘‘survival of the fittest’’ with John Q. Public question is on the motion offered by cause the time is now that we must trampled in the process. It is fitting that we re- the gentleman from Utah (Mr. MATHE- send a statement, make a statement to flect on our responsibility to ensure trans- SON) that the House suspend the rules let people know that we are not going parency and fair treatment in the marketplace and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 94, to sit back and let them do these kind for the people who elect us. We salute the as amended. of things to create problems for people. FTC, the Better Business Bureau, and con- The question was taken. So I would say to you, on that note, sumer groups for their hard work all year- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the I look forward to working with the round on behalf of the American consumer. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of committee to see what we can do to The Committee on Energy and Commerce in- those voting have responded in the af- further dramatize and to highlight this tends to continue to live up to its reputation for firmative. very serious situation. fair and balanced laws and vigorous oversight Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, on Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, the Committee on consumer protection issues. In the words that I demand the yeas and nays. on Energy and Commerce is pleased to bring of the Beatitudes: ‘‘Blessed are they who hun- The yeas and nays were ordered. to the floor H. Res. 94, supporting the goals ger and thirst for what is right for they shall be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and ideals of National Consumer Protection satisfied.’’ ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Week. We commend Representatives HINO- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Chair’s prior announcement, further JOSA and BIGGERT for authoring the resolution. of H. Res. 94, a resolution supporting the proceedings on this question will be Under Rule X, the Committee on Energy goals and ideals of the Ninth Annual National postponed. and Commerce is the authorizing Committee Consumer Protection Week to highlight the im- f for the Consumer Product Safety Commission portance of consumer protection, and I thank SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). the Gentleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) for IDEALS OF NATIONAL BLACK The FTC, which administers over 40 Federal introducing it. HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY statutes under our purview, is the lead Federal This resolution is important because it calls consumer protection agency. The FTC also on governmental officials, industry leaders, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I move to administers a handful of financial consumer schools, nonprofit organizations, and con- suspend the rules and agree to the con- protection laws such as the Fair Credit Report- sumer advocates to provide citizens with valu- current resolution (H. Con. Res. 35) ing Act, the Truth in Lending Act, and the able information and because it encourages supporting the goals and ideals of Na- Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This has been the American people to utilize consumer pro- tional Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and remains an effective model. tection information that is made available to as amended. The Committee that I am honored to lead them. The Clerk read as follows: has a long and proud tradition of consumer I hope that this message resonates in my H. CON. RES. 35 protection. It has mandated and overseen home State of California because our students Whereas the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the major initiatives to rid the markets of unsafe, are in the midst of a consumer crisis. Unless United States has shifted primarily to the and in some cases deadly, children’s toys and the State acts expeditiously, the consumer African-American community and other other products. protection statute and the agency responsible communities of color; It has taken legislative action to establish for protecting postsecondary students from Whereas the Centers for Disease Control the national Do Not Call List, a giant step for- and Prevention (CDC) has stated that, at the fraudulent institutions whose misrepresenta- end of 2005, over 188,000 African Americans ward in lessening annoying telemarketing calls tions cause them to default on tens of thou- were living with AIDS, representing 44 per- to consumer homes. It also has responsibility sands of dollars in Federal student loans will cent of all cases in the United States; for the CAN–SPAM law aimed at curbing the expire on June 30, 2007. The statute set to Whereas since the beginning of the epi- volume of junk e-mail polluting and slowing expire is called the Private Postsecondary and demic, African Americans have accounted down Internet commerce. Vocational Education Act and it authorizes a for nearly 400,000 or 42 percent of the esti- It is the lead Committee on privacy. Two of regulatory and enforcement bureau to scruti- mated 953,000 AIDS cases diagnosed, and our Members, Ranking Member JOE BARTON nize institutions that receive Federal higher through December 2005, an estimated 211,559 and Subcommittee on Telecommunications African Americans with AIDS have died; education funds. Whereas the CDC has further stated that, and the Internet Chairman ED MARKEY, are co- In the 1980s and 1990s, numerous abuses in 2005, African Americans accounted for founders of the Privacy Caucus. Together, we by unlawful institutions cost taxpayers billions nearly 50 percent of all new HIV infections, wrote the Health Insurance Portability and Ac- of dollars in defaulted student loan debt—in despite representing only about 12.3 percent countability Act that protects the most intimate fact, there was $3.2 billion in defaulted student of the population (according to the 2000 Cen- details of American lives. We have begun bi- loans in 1992 alone. More recently, in August sus); partisan discussions with the Committee on and October 2006, two San Diego trade Whereas the CDC estimates that, in 2005, Ways and Means for the design and operation schools closed without notice to its students, African-American women accounted for over of privacy and security protections for setting 400 to 800 of them on the path to de- 66 percent of all HIV/AIDS cases among women, and were 25 times more likely to be groundbreaking health information technology fault on Federal and private student loans— infected than White women; legislation that we hope to have enacted in many totaling $20,000 or more per student— Whereas the CDC estimates that of the this Congress. We authored the privacy provi- with no education to justify it. over 18,800 people under the age of 25 whose sions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act that pro- I hope that the State of California sees pas- diagnosis of HIV/AIDS was made during 2001– tect financial information. sage of this important resolution as Congress’ 2004, 61 percent were African-American;

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I can-American men is sexual contact with infections in the African-American commu- was proud to be a cosponsor of this leg- other men, followed by intravenous drug use nity resulting from injection drug use; and islation. This legislation recognizes the and heterosexual contact; (11) supports efforts to link those infected goals and ideals of National Black HIV/ Whereas the CDC has determined that the with HIV to accessible care and treatment AIDS Awareness Day. leading cause of HIV infection among Afri- options. Wednesday, February 7, 2007 marks can-American women is heterosexual con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tact, followed by intravenous drug use; the ninth annual National Black HIV/ Whereas in 2002, AIDS was among the top ant to the rule, the gentleman from AIDS Awareness Day. This day serves three causes of death for African-American New York (Mr. TOWNS) and the gen- to commemorate the importance of men in the age group 25 through 54, among tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) each educating African Americans and, in- the top four causes of death for African- will control 20 minutes. deed, the entire community about the American women in the age group 25 through The Chair recognizes the gentleman need to get tested, understand the re- 54, and the number one cause of death for Af- from New York. sults of that testing, what it means, rican-American women aged 25 to 34 years; GENERAL LEAVE and get treatment if they are currently Whereas the CDC estimates that, since 1996, African Americans have the poorest Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I ask living with HIV or AIDS or are newly survival rates of any racial or ethnic group unanimous consent that all Members diagnosed. diagnosed with AIDS, with 64 percent sur- may have 5 legislative days to revise National Black HIV/AIDS Day is an viving after 9 years compared to 65 percent and extend their remarks and include important reminder that African of American Indians and Alaska Natives, 72 extraneous material on the resolution Americans continue to be impacted by percent of Hispanics, 74 percent of Whites, under consideration. the disease and that local communities and 81 percent of Asian Pacific Islanders; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there should work together to provide ave- Whereas African Americans are diagnosed objection to the request of the gen- with AIDS later than nonminority counter- nues to prevent new infections, as well parts, are confronted with barriers in access- tleman from New York? as ensuring that those currently living ing care and treatment, and face higher mor- There was no objection. with the diagnosis have access to avail- bidity and mortality outcomes; Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, this is a able services for their treatment and Whereas in 1998, the Congress and the Clin- healing moment in the long struggle for their care. ton Administration created the National Mi- for full and fair recognition for the Af- Each year, 20,000 African Americans nority AIDS Initiative to help coordinate rican American victims of HIV and funding, build capacity, and provide preven- are newly infected with HIV. African AIDS. I am proud that the Congress American men and women are among tion, care, and treatment services within the and our Nation continues to recognize African-American, Hispanic, Asian Pacific the hardest hit populations in the Islander, and Native American communities; the changing face of the HIV and AIDS. United States, and in 2004 they ac- Whereas the Minority AIDS Initiative as- And I urge you to unanimously support counted for fully half of all of the new sists with leadership development of commu- this resolution. HIV diagnoses in this country and nity-based organizations (CBOs), establishes In the previous Congress, we spent more than a third of the AIDS deaths and links provider networks, builds commu- much time and energy on the issue of to date. nity prevention infrastructure, promotes HIV and AIDS, and rightfully so. I am Department statistics show that ra- technical assistance among CBOs, and raises glad that the Nation and the Congress awareness among African-American commu- cial and ethnic minorities represent have come together today to support a nities; the highest number of new AIDS cases. House resolution that recognizes the Whereas on February 23, 2001, the first an- More than 75 percent of the people liv- importance of supporting awareness in nual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness ing with AIDS are racial and ethnic Day was organized, with the slogan ‘‘Get African American communities across minorities, and HIV has become a lead- Educated, Get Involved, Get Tested’’; and this Nation. ing cause of death for African Ameri- Whereas February 7 of each year is now This is a special moment for me, be- cans. recognized as National Black HIV/AIDS cause the HIV/AIDS crisis has hit the Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it Mr. Speaker, in my own district in Resolved by the House of Representatives (the national African American community, and my own district in Brooklyn, north Texas, a few facts about the HIV Senate concurring), That the Congress— epidemic in Tarrant County. The aver- (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- New York has been hit real hard. So it tional Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and is critical for Congress today to say to age HIV rate per 100,000 population for recognizes the seventh anniversary of ob- the Nation that this issue at this time Tarrant County, Texas is 25, but for the serving such day; is important, just as we did in the last African American community it is (2) encourages State and local govern- session when we included for the first fully three times that amount at 76. ments, including their public health agen- The average AIDS rate per 100,000 cies, to recognize such day, to publicize its time the Minority AIDS Initiative in the Ryan White reauthorization. population for Tarrant County, Texas importance among their communities, and is 13, but for the African American to encourage individuals to undergo testing I am particularly pleased that to- for HIV; day’s Congress is recognizing the goals community, again, that number is tri- (3) encourages national, State, and local and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS pled to 35. media organizations to carry messages in Awareness Day. The importance of pre- While we saw a spike of AIDS cases support of National Black HIV/AIDS Aware- vention and testing in African Amer- in the mid-1990s, and then a decline in ness Day; ican communities is very, very impor- the late 1990s, rates have begun again (4) supports full and equitable funding for to increase from 1999 to 2003 and con- the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Mod- tant, the need for full and equitable ernization Act of 2006; treatment of the disease in commu- tinue to climb upwards. (5) applauds the codification of the Minor- nities of color. In the State of Texas, almost half of ity AIDS Initiative within the reauthoriza- My colleagues will speak to other as- all of the HIV and AIDS diagnoses are tion of the Ryan White CARE Act; pects of the resolution. However, we African Americans, 42 percent and 40 (6) supports appropriate funding for HIV/ are united in our support for strength- percent respectively. And in my home AIDS prevention and treatment; ening the public health infrastructure county of Tarrant County, there is no (7) supports the strengthening of stable Af- to assist African American commu- bigger advocate and activist for the Af- rican-American communities; rican Americans who are living with (8) supports reducing the impact of incar- nities in fighting this epidemic. ceration as a driver of new HIV infections I urge my colleagues to vote for this this diagnosis than retired Judge Mary within the African-American community; critical resolution. Ellen Hicks, and I thank her for her (9) supports effective and comprehensive Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of service in making all of us aware of HIV prevention education programs to pro- my time. this problem.

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Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to WATERS, and DONNA CHRISTENSEN in And I rise in support of H. Con. Res. support this important resolution com- 1999. We were able to finally formally 35, supporting the goals and ideals of memorating National Black HIV/AIDS include this in the Ryan White CARE National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Awareness Day. Act. Now we really do have a responsi- Day. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of bility to go even further. We could The first annual National Black HIV/ my time. start by funding the Minority AIDS AIDS Awareness Day was organized on Initiative at a minimum of $610 million February 23, 2001, with the message b 1500 and by fully funding the Ryan White ‘‘Get Educated, Get Involved, Get Test- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would be Treatment Modernization Act. ed.’’ happy to yield 4 minutes to the gentle- But we must also go beyond the Unfortunately, African Americans woman from California (Ms. LEE), who money and get at the factors that are have been gravely impacted by the has been fighting on this issue from the ultimately driving this epidemic AIDS epidemic. Unfortunately, African day that she arrived in the United among African American people, Afri- Americans account for half of the new States Congress. can American men and women. Pov- AIDS cases, although we are only 13 Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, first let me erty and discrimination, the lack of af- percent of the population. Worse yet is thank the gentleman from New York fordable housing, the unequal impact the fact that African American women for yielding, Mr. TOWNS, for your lead- of the disproportionate rates of incar- represent 67 percent of new AIDS cases ership, and for managing this bill ceration among black men, poor access among women, and black teenagers today, which is very important for not to care, limited cultural competency represent 66 percent of new AIDS cases only my community but for your com- for health workers, all of these deserve among teenagers. munity and for all our communities our attention and deserve action. That is why back in 1998 I established throughout the country. And I want to Mr. Speaker, the color of our skin the Minority AIDS Initiative, with the thank Mr. DINGELL, also Mr. BURGESS, really should never determine our support of the Congressional Black for your leadership and for your sup- health status or the quality of care we Caucus and the Clinton administration. port for this effort. receive. Unfortunately, today to be At that time we received $166 million Also let me thank our staff for help- black is to be at greater risk of HIV in funding the new initiative, and this ing us bring this bill to the floor. Espe- and AIDS. And, unfortunately, this dis- initiative for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs serving African cially I want to thank our leadership’s ease is really increasing among Latinos American and other minority commu- staff, Mr. TOWNS’s, Mr. BURGESS’s, Mr. and the Asian Pacific American com- nities was very helpful in helping to DINGELL’s staff, Mr. BARTON’s staff; as munity. So we must do much more for build capacity in these communities to well as my staff, Christos Tesentas, for everyone. As Members of Congress, we have a deal with the problem. their very competent and their very ef- However, it is not enough. Last year fective work. This is not a Democratic responsibility to do just that, to change these statistics. It is not an ide- I asked for $610 million, and I am re- or a Republican issue. It is a bipartisan newing my call with the support of the issue. And our staffs have really exem- ological issue, and, Mr. TOWNS, you know this is not an ideological issue. It Congressional Black Caucus for that plified, I think, the best of what staff amount. But the message ‘‘Get Edu- can do to work together on something is a moral and humanitarian call for equality and for justice. cated, Get Involved, Get Tested’’ is an this important. important message for all Americans. Two days from now, on February 7, So I urge my colleagues to join us in stopping the spread of this global pan- Over 1 million Americans are living we will commemorate, and it is unfor- with HIV/AIDS, and 24 to 27 percent of tunate that we have to commemorate demic, a priority not only throughout the world but also here at home. In To- them do not know they are infected. this, the seventh National Black HIV/ That is why today I am reintroducing ronto, Canada Congresswomen WATERS, AIDS Awareness Day, a day when we the Routine HIV/AIDS Screening Cov- CHRISTENSEN, and myself, we partici- urge African Americans to get edu- erage Act. This bill requires health in- pated in a very effective and very pro- cated, to get involved, and to get test- surance plans to cover routine HIV/ found international AIDS conference ed. AIDS tests under the same terms and this past year. There were pledges The numbers are startling, Mr. conditions as other routine health made to make HIV and AIDS a priority Speaker, especially for African Amer- screenings. with civil rights groups. The NAACP ican women. According to the CDC, in I also plan to reintroduce the Stop and many of our organizations that 2005 African American women ac- AIDS in Prison Act, a bill to require have been working for justice and civil counted for 66 percent of all new HIV/ routine HIV/AIDS screening of all Fed- rights for many years now understand eral prison inmates upon entering pris- AIDS cases among women, and this is and are on the front lines in terms of climbing as we speak. It is probably on and again prior to release from pris- making HIV and AIDS a major, major on, as well as comprehensive treatment now closer to 70 percent. And we are 25 priority. times more likely to be infected than for those who test positive. Routine So let me just say it is a very impor- HIV/AIDS screening will allow thou- white women. Today, AIDS is the num- tant day. This is a very important res- ber one cause of death among African sands of African Americans and other olution, and I urge both sides of the infected individuals to find out about American women between the ages of House to vote for H. Con. Res. 35. 25 and 34. Think about that for a their infection, begin life-extending Again, I want to thank Mr. BURGESS treatment, and avoid spreading the minute. The number one cause of and Mr. TOWNS for your leadership and death. Young women. virus to others. for yielding the time today. I urge my colleagues to support Na- Black gay men are also affected by Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I have tional Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, this disease. A recent CDC study found, no further requests for time, and I and I urge all Americans to educate and this was in 2005 again, that 46 per- yield back the balance of my time. themselves, act responsibly, get in- cent, 46 percent, of black gay men in Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would volved, and get tested for HIV/AIDS. five U.S. cities were HIV positive. like to yield 3 minutes to the gentle- I thank Representative TOWNS for the This is simply outrageous. These sta- woman from California (Ms. WATERS), attention that he has given to this tistics are quite staggering. who has really been involved in this issue. At the end of last year, we took a issue, and I have worked very closely Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, how much positive bipartisan step forward to ad- with her. time is remaining? dress the spread of HIV and AIDS Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I would The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- among the African American commu- like to thank the gentleman from New tleman has 101⁄2 minutes remaining. nity by ensuring the Minority AIDS York for bringing this resolution be- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Initiative, initiated by a great leader fore this House. His work is very im- self such time as I may consume. I on this issue, Congresswoman MAXINE portant on this issue. must admit I don’t plan to take it all.

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There is no question that we must continue that we are not paying enough atten- Mr. TOWNS. I would be delighted to to mount a massive campaign to support the tion to this disease. So I want to thank yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- mission of National Black HIV/AIDS Aware- people like Congresswoman BARBARA fornia. ness Day, NBHAAD to build the capacity and LEE from California, Congresswoman Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the increase awareness, participation and support MAXINE WATERS, and, of course, many gentleman for yielding. And I am de- for HIV prevention, care and treatment among others who have been there in the fore- lighted that we have a chance to have African-Americans. February 7, 2007 marks front indicating the fact that the time this colloquy because I would like to the seventh year of this annual event. The day to do something is now. highlight the importance of getting is part of a national mobilization effort to get This resolution sort of highlights tested. African-Americans to learn more about the how important this issue is and that we Congresswoman WATERS and I and threat posed by the disease, get tested, get must begin to address it. So I am hop- others last year, actually approxi- treated and make a commitment to fight HIV/ ing that the Members of the United mately 16 Members of Congress, were AIDS. For this day and everyday forward we States Congress will join us in sup- tested publicly. The importance of must raise our voices to volumes that can be porting this resolution and not only members of the clergy and Members of heard across the globe. Unfortunately, for too that but to help us get information out Congress and leadership getting tested, long we have settled for surviving our tragic to people. showing our communities that it is the losses in silence. But listen to these scream- People need to be tested but not only correct thing to do, there is a large ing statistics: to be tested. When they are tested, percentage of individuals living with According to CDC estimates, at the end of they need to have treatment. It is one HIV and AIDS who don’t know they 2005, African-Americans accounted for 44 per- thing to test; it is another thing to have the virus, and in fact, once tested cent of all individuals living with AIDS— have treatment. Just a test to be test- the results are confidential. 188,000. ing does not make a lot of sense. But There are several tests, but one is a In 2005, African-Americans accounted for when you test and then you have a swab test where you get the results nearly 50 percent of all new HIV infections, treatment program and you get edu- back within 20 to 30 minutes. Again, despite representing only about 12.3 percent cation out, then it makes a lot of the results of those tests are very con- of the population, according to the 2000 Cen- sense. fidential. It is important that min- sus. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, will the isters and, Mr. TOWNS, you are a great In 2005, African-American women rep- gentleman yield? member of the clergy as well as a Mem- resented 66 percent of all new HIV/AIDS Mr. TOWNS. I would be delighted to ber of Congress, and your voice in this cases among women, and were 25 times yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- entire effort is so important because more likely to be infected than White women. fornia. once people eliminate that fear, then, CDC estimates that 73 percent of all chil- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I see that in fact, they can move forward and get dren born to HIV infected mothers in 2004 Congresswoman Barbara Lee is at the tested and begin to help reduce this were African-American. other microphone. If she, too, may en- pandemic, which is what it is. With an estimated 38.6 million people world- gage in this colloquy. So I want to thank you for giving us wide living with HIV at the end of 2005, and Mr. TOWNS, I was just wondering, in a chance to talk about this, about get- more than 25 million people having died of the work that we have all been doing, ting tested also, because this is one AIDS since 1981, NBHAAD serves to remind we have been trying so hard to educate way you actually can have a reduction everyone that action makes a difference in the all of our young people in our commu- of the incidences of HIV and AIDS very fight against HIV/AIDS. Let there be no mis- nities about HIV and AIDS and how quickly. take; we are here to acknowledge that AIDS they can take more responsibility. We Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming is a deadly enemy against which we must join have been fighting for money. my time, let me say that I want to sa- all our forces to fight and eliminate. Do you believe that it would be help- lute both of you. Ron Dellums, when he Though I stand here today in recognition of ful if we took this resolution and made was here in the Congress, Ron, of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a comprehensive effort, focused effort, course, was really in the forefront of Americans should be reminded that HIV/AIDS to get to the churches and to some of the fighting to get additional resources does not discriminate. With an estimated the other institutions that are so im- for AIDS patients and AIDS victims, 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 HIV-positive individ- portant in our community, disseminate and, of course, now you have picked it uals living in the U.S., and approximately it widely so that we could broaden the up and Congresswoman MAXINE 40,000 new infections occurring every year, individuals and groups who are in- WATERS from California. I want to let the U.S., like other nations around the world is volved in this whole discussion and you know that we really appreciate deeply affected by HIV/AIDS. fight against HIV and AIDS? your voices, and I want to let you know Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt that AIDS is Mr. TOWNS. No doubt about it. Re- that I look forward to working with devastating the African-American community. claiming my time, Mr. Speaker, let me you in the days and months ahead to As of February 2006, African-Americans rep- say that I think that we need to in- make certain that we get this informa- resented only 13 percent of the U.S. popu- volve our churches in this battle. Not tion out to people that need to have lation, but accounted for 40 percent of the only our churches but also our 501(c)(3) this information because a lot of peo- 944,306 AIDS cases diagnosed since the start organizations. They need to be in- ple don’t know, and if they don’t know, of the epidemic and approximately half, 49 volved in this as well because we are then they don’t do anything about it. percent of the 42,514 cases diagnosed in talking about life and death. And the So I want to say to you thank you for 2004 alone. African-Americans also account fact is that if we get involved, I think helping to get the word out to make for half of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses in the 35 that we can begin to turn this around. certain that they do know. I want to States/areas with confidential name-based re- Right now we are not winning the thank both of you for your hard work porting. battle, and I think that we need to win. in this effort. The AIDS case rate per 100,000 population In order to win, we have to get all the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, among African-American adults/adolescents soldiers involved. And I think that the I rise today in strong support of H. Con. Res. was nearly 10.2 times that of Whites in 2004. church is crucial. They need to be in- 35 supporting the goals and ideals of National African-Americans accounted for 55 percent of volved in this issue. So we need to try Black HIV/AIDS Awareness. Established in deaths due to HIV in 2002 and their survival

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3074 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 time after an AIDS diagnosis is lower on aver- ments, community based organizations and pursue a cure. And we absolutely have to en- age than it is for other racial/ethnic groups. stakeholders serving Black communities; and sure that everyone who needs treatment re- HIV was the third leading cause of death for 4. Increase the number of Blacks at high ceives it. In order to do this, we have to in- African-Americans, ages 25–34, in 2002 com- risk for acquiring HIV that receive HIV coun- crease awareness of testing, access to test- pared to the sixth leading cause of death for seling, testing and other HIV prevention, treat- ing, and the accuracy of testing. How can we Whites and Latinos in this age group. ment and care services. stop this pandemic if we are unable to track African-American women and children have Observance of this day provides an oppor- it? been disproportionately victimized by this tunity for governments, national AIDS pro- We must also increase funding for local deadly disease. African-American women ac- grams, churches, community organizations health departments and community health clin- count for the majority of new AIDS cases and individuals to demonstrate the importance ics, as well as fully fund the Ryan White among women—67 percent in 2004; White of the fight against HIV/AIDS. Though funding CARE Act. Lastly, but perhaps most impor- women account for 17 percent and Latinas 15 for research is an important key to tackling the tantly, it is imperative that we work to increase percent. Among African-Americans, African- tragic devastation of HIV/AIDS in our commu- funding for HIV prevention and education, so American women represent more than a third, nities, I realize that providing funding for re- that our children will be equipped with suffi- 36 percent of AIDS cases diagnosed in 2004. search alone is simply not sufficient to eradi- cient and appropriate knowledge of this grow- Although African-American teens, ages 13–19, cate the high rates of HIV/AIDS cases within ing threat within our communities, especially represent only 15 percent of U.S. teenagers, the African-American community. We must within our Black communities and among they accounted for 66 percent of new AIDS also provide funding for prevention and edu- Black women. If Blacks are 11 times as likely cases reported among teens in 2003. We cation. to acquire infection, then we need to make 11 must continue to forge a tough fight to reverse Billions and billions of private and Federal times the effort to educate. And we need to all of these costly trends. dollars have been poured into drug research apply similar efforts in every community until Mr. Speaker, combating this crisis will take and development to treat and ‘‘manage’’ infec- HIV/AIDS becomes a memory. If not, our a team effort. All of us—researchers, legisla- tions, but the complex life cycle and insane friends and family will be memories instead. tors, clergy, community organizers and activ- mutation rates of HIV strains have made these I would like to take a moment to applaud ists and others—must work tirelessly to find efforts futile in the fight to remove HIV/AIDS the enormous efforts of community volunteers solutions and to help so that our work will as a global public health threat. Though the from churches and other organizations which bring forth a wealth of wisdom that creates a drugs we currently have are effective in man- have done commendable work across our Na- climate of compassionate care and healing. aging infections and reducing mortality by tion. I think everyone can learn something Let us go forth as warriors, renewed in our slowing the progression to AIDS in an indi- from their selflessness and their will to serve commitment to stand in solidarity with every- vidual, they do little to reduce disease preva- their communities. We need more people to one who has been affected by HIV and AIDS, lence and prevent new infections. follow their lead. We do not have time for ex- and let us be encouraged in our efforts to A thousand drugs that ‘‘manage’’ infection cuses or hesitation. We have the passion and comfort the afflicted and confront the passive- will not suffice. We can make and market dedication, and we are securing more and ness of so many who contribute to the spread drugs until we have 42 million individually tai- more resources. It is up to us to get the re- of this deadly disease; and let us be lored treatments, but so long as a quarter of sources where they are needed. I know a lot emboldened to speak out in our own commu- those infected remain detached from the im- of people don’t want to take things seriously nities so that silence may no more mask the portance of testing, we have no chance of until it hits home; until a brother or a sister or ringing alarms of rapidly rising infection rates. ending or even ‘‘managing’’ the pandemic. a son or a daughter falls victim to our blithe I hope that our inner human spirits will move Currently, the only cure we have for HIV/AIDS and ignorance. We cannot afford nor do we us to a place and time where we no longer is prevention. While we must continue efforts want to bear that cost; however, if we continue turn our heads and close our eyes to those to develop advanced treatment options, it is to sit by and wait for the next person to act, communities who need our help the most. We we may all have brothers and sisters and sons must find the strength to look past our fears crucial that those efforts are accompanied by dramatic increases in public health education and daughters with HIV/AIDS. and find compassion to create a world where We need to be proactive and act with un- and prevention measures. no man, woman or child is confronted with the precedented urgency. Now is not the time to During my time in office, I have fully and ea- perils of this current AIDS crisis. get comfortable. If you feel like you’re getting gerly supported all legislation that has given Mr. Speaker, I strongly support the goal of comfortable, just remember that there is a increased attention to HIV/AIDS, including the NBHAAD to motivate African-Americans to get face to every number, to every statistic. This Ryan White CARE Act, which is currently slat- tested and know their HIV status; get edu- is not a hypothetical or theoretical or meta- ed to receive about $2.2 billion in funding for cated about the transmission modes of HIV/ physical phenomenon. There are no imaginary FY2007. I have supported legislation to reau- AIDS; get involved in their local community; numbers in this equation; only real people. thorize funding for community health centers— and get treated if they are currently living with And I am confident that we can protect and H.R. 5573, Health Centers Renewal Act of HIV or are newly diagnosed. save real people with increased efforts. Let me take this moment to recognize a 2006—including the Montrose and Fourth I will continue work tirelessly to keep the major inspiration for NBHAAD, Mr. Louis E. Ward clinics right here in Houston, as well as spotlight on this dark disease that is dev- Harris, 1947–2003, who passed away in Janu- supported legislation to provide more nurses astating many people in the African-American ary 2003 due to complications with bladder for the poor urban communities in which many community, United States and around the cancer. Mr. Harris served as the executive di- of these centers are located—H.R. 1285, world. My hope is that all of our efforts will rector of Concerned Black Men, Inc. of Phila- Nursing Relief Act for Disadvantaged Areas. I lead to the elimination of HIV and AIDS not delphia during NBHAAD’s conception. His have also supported and introduced legislation just from the African-American community but work and dedication will be missed along with aimed to better educate our children—H.R. from every community. I urge my colleagues his kind and warm words of encouragement. It 2553, Responsible Education About Life Act in to support H. Con. Res. 35 supporting the is hoped that NBHAAD will continue to build 2006) and eliminate health disparities—H.R. goals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness the capacity of community based organiza- 3561, Healthcare Equality and Accountability Day. tions, CBOs, as well as community stake hold- Act and the Good Medicine Cultural Com- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. ers to increase awareness, prevent HIV and petency Act in 2003, H.R. 90. And I will con- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of H. Con. get those who need treatment into care. I ap- tinue to endorse and push for similar legisla- Res. 35, in support of the seventh anniversary plaud the efforts of NBHAAD advocates to: tion. of goals and ideals of National Blacks HIV/ 1. Increase reporting of accurate up-to-date Twenty-five years from now, I hope that we AIDS Awareness Day. statistics on the HIV and AIDS epidemic will not be discussing data on prevalence and This concurrent resolution will raise aware- among Blacks by electronic and print media, mortality, but rather how our sustained efforts ness about HIV/AIDS within the African Amer- radio and television stations; at elimination have come into fruition. But if ican community and will point out the dev- 2. Increase collaboration and sharing of re- we are ever to have that discussion, there are astating impact this disease has on African sources at the national and local levels; a number of actions that we must take right American communities. 3. Increase resources and support including now. We must continue research on treat- This day is a part of a national mobilization capacity building assistance for health departments and antiretroviral therapies, as well as effort to get African Americans to learn about

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3075 the threat that HIV/AIDS poses to the African spread of HIV/AIDS in our African-American lence numbers, the unnecessary, often-pre- American community. community, and I would add, in every Amer- mature deaths, and the unbelievable toll that The National Blacks HIV/AIDS Awareness ican community. this epidemic has in the African American Day is a day to remember those infected and Groups like Bronx AIDS Services and the community, I feel strongly that the time has affected by this epidemic. Since the beginning AIDS Center of Queens County do excellent come for us to do more. We can do more, and of this epidemic, 42 percent of all deaths oc- work, but we in Washington need to back we must. curred within the African American community. them up with the right support. I, therefore, rise today in strong and unwav- Dallas accounts for one of the top 26 cities This includes full funding for Ryan White, ering support of H. Con. Res. 35, which sup- where African Americans are disproportion- ensuring the housing needs of those afflicted ports the goals and ideals of National Black ately impacted by AIDS. are met through the HOPWA program, and HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Recognized on From 2000 to 2005, more than half of new eliminating the stigmas attached to the illness. February 7, National Black HIV/AIDS Aware- HIV/AIDS diagnoses in 32 states were among We also need to allow each community ness Day—which reaches its 7th anniversary African Americans, although African Ameri- group to speak to and target those at greatest of being observed this year—is a critically im- cans represented only 13 percent of the popu- risk of exposure in the most effective ways portant day because it raises awareness about lation of those states. possible. the disastrous impact of the HIV/AIDS epi- In 2004, black men had the highest rate of But overall, we know that educating about demic on the African American community. HIV/AIDS diagnoses of any racial/ethnic popu- and against HIV/AIDS, engaging in safe sex, We all should support H. Con. Res. 35 and lation, approximately seven times the rate and getting tested are the main elements of on February 7, 2007, we should observe Na- among white men and twice the rate among comprehensive prevention efforts. tional Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in a black women. Closing, I like to emphasize the importance manner that is consistent with its intent. We Black women are also severely impacted by of the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness should publicize the importance of being in- HIV. During 2000–2004, approximately 69 per- Day by quoting its goals: formed about HIV/AIDS and about ones HIV cent of women who had HIV/AIDS diagnosed Get tested to know about your HIV status. status, and we should encourage our friends were black. Get educated about HIV/AIDS. in the media to deliver messages stressing the We must take the lead in supporting Na- Get involved in your local community. importance of getting educated, involved and tional Blacks HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. We Get treated if you are currently living with tested. Additionally, I urge all of my col- must continue to educate/prevent and care for HIV. leagues, on February 7 and beyond, to: en- our members who have been affected by this It is these missions that we must work to courage de-stigmatization of the disease atrocious epidemic and continue the fight achieve. among African Americans; expand voluntary against HIV/AIDS. I thank the gentle lady for her resolution. testing because knowledge is power; work to Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, reports reduce the social determinants of health— support of this important resolution supporting have been coming out since the HIV/AIDS epi- such as poverty and lack of education—that the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/ demic first surfaced in the United States more put people at greater risk for HIV infection; en- AIDS Awareness Day. than 25 years ago and every year, they sure that incarcerated and ex-offender popu- HIV/AIDS is one of the worst epidemics we have—and continue to—report the same find- lations have access to adequate and realistic have ever seen in the United States. More ings: Since the beginning, this epidemic has HIV prevention methods, receive voluntary than 900,000 cases of AIDS have been re- had—and continues to have—a dispropor- and confidential HIV testing and, if necessary, ported in the US since 1981. Nearly 1,000,000 tionate and detrimental impact on the African are rolled into adequate HIV/AIDS-related people may be infected with HIV, one quarter American community. In fact, over time, the care, treatment and services; expand access of them is unaware about their infection. impact of the epidemic on the Black commu- to culturally appropriate substance abuse pre- In my hometown New York City more than nity has gotten worse, leaving African Ameri- vention programs, as well as to drug treatment 100,000 people are living with HIV. Approxi- cans—more so than any other population and recovery services; and create the nec- mately 1 in 70 New Yorkers is infected with group—hardest hit by HIV/AIDS at every stage essary political to fully fund the Minority AIDS HIV. of life. Initiative in the amount of at least $610 million Statistics just help us to number the dimen- Today, African Americans—who are rep- in order to target needed funds to build capac- sion of HIV/AIDS in our country but every sin- resented in about 13 percent of the U.S. popu- ity in minority communities to give those who gle number reflects more, reflects the life and lation—account for more than 40 percent of all are hardest hit by HIV/AIDS a fighting chance. the living with HIV/AIDS of one of our fellow Mr. Speaker, our new political climate has individuals currently living with AIDS and near- citizen. brought us a new day. As the Chair of the ly 50 percent of all new HIV infections. More While we are far away from curing AIDS, CBC Health Braintrust, I am asking all of my than 7 in 10 children born to women infected science has made enormous progress. colleagues to seize that new day and to sup- with HIV are African American and the AIDS Today, we can say that early and correct port H. Con. Res. 35, to observe National treatment enables people to live longer and to case rate among African Americans is nearly Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February live with HIV/AIDS more as a chronic illness ten times higher than that among whites. Addi- 7 and to use it as a day to commit to act with than a definitive death sentence. tionally, African Americans account for 40 per- cognizance of the impact that this epidemic Even with these opportunities, we face new cent of all AIDS deaths. In fact, African Ameri- has on the African American community. challenges. cans are 7 times more likely than whites to die Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in rec- The African-American community is dis- from an AIDS-related causes. ognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Aware- proportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Particularly affected by the HIV/AIDS epi- ness Day and to show my support for its goals According to the New York City Department demic are African American women, who are and ideals. of Health and Mental Hygiene, black women represented in roughly 7 in 10 new AIDS Domestically, the HIV/AIDS crisis in the are 9 times more likely to die of AIDS than cases among women and who are an esti- United States continues to have a dispropor- white women; black men in New York City are mated 25 times more likely than white women tionate impact on African Americans in terms 6 times more likely to die of AIDS than white to be infected with HIV. In fact, in 2002, AIDS of illness, survival times, and deaths. Accord- men. was the leading cause of death for African- ing to the Centers for Disease Control and This is another sign of the massive health American women, aged 25 to 34 years of age. Prevention, HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of disparities that exist in our nation. We need to Mr. Speaker, this epidemic has and con- death for African Americans. work together, all of us in Congress, to ad- tinues to kill African Americans during their Each year, the 7th of February marks Na- dress and eliminate the disparities in health most productive life years, robbing them of tional Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a na- and health care between the people of our their opportunity to follow their dreams, pursue tional community-wide effort to build capacity country. their destinies and contribute not only to their and increase awareness of HIV prevention, That is why I strongly support the National communities, but to our society. As a physi- testing, education, treatment, and support Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, celebrated cian who has seen—first hand—what the HIV/ among African Americans, who are at greater on February, 7. AIDS epidemic does not only to the people it risk of HIV/AIDS infection. National Black HIV/ The goal of this day is clear to all of us: We afflicts, but to their families, friends, and com- AIDS Awareness Day reminds us of the un- have to fight against both the stigma and the munities, and given the incidence and preva- even effect of HIV/AIDS on African Americans

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3076 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 and provides us with an opportunity to renew The devastating effect of HIV/AIDS impacts knowledge about HIV/AIDS, and fear related our commitment to the promise of finding a us all. Confronting this international crisis will to clinical research. cure. require the collective efforts of researchers, I encourage my colleagues in the Congres- We must do more than just bring attention legislators, clergy members, community activ- sional Black Caucus and the rest of Congress to this epidemic. We must also remain vigi- ists and organizations, and all others com- to stay committed in their effort in whatever lantly committed to prevention programs and mitted to reducing the force of HIV/AIDS. We way possible to combat this epidemic which to finding a cure for HIV/AIDS. must work together to find solutions that are has taken too many lives, too early, and un- I invite people throughout the Nation to scaleable and make possible innovations that necessarily. learn more about HIV/AIDS. I urge my col- result in value adding and sustainable positive b 1515 leagues to join me in support of this resolu- changes. tion. Observance of the National Black HIV/AIDS Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Awareness Day provides an opportunity for back the balance of my time. urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle governments, national AIDS programs, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to fully support the goals and ideals of Na- churches, community organizations and indi- question is on the motion offered by tional Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. In viduals to communicate the importance of the the gentleman from New York (Mr. 2005, African Americans accounted for nearly fight against HIV/AIDS. If we have any hope of TOWNS) that the House suspend the 50 percent of all new HIV infections, despite ending conversations about the injurious ef- rules and agree to the concurrent reso- representing nearly twelve percent of the total fects of HIV/AIDS, we must immediately de- lution, H. Con. Res. 35, as amended. population. The HIV/AIDS infection rate vote the time, energy and resources needed The question was taken. among Black men is six times that of white to educate, treat and prevent against future The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the men and the rate among Black women is six- transmission. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of teen times that of white women. More children Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in those voting have responded in the af- with AIDS are African American than all other support of H. Con. Res. 35—Supporting the firmative. race and ethnic groups combined. There is no goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, on that I question that we must continue to devote con- Awareness Day. While we do not yet have a demand the yeas and nays. siderable attention and resources to support cure, and HIV/AIDS continues to consume the The yeas and nays were ordered. the efforts of National Black HIV/AIDS Aware- lives of Black people, their values and their The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ness Day and its mission to build capacity and worth here in the United States and in other ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the increase the awareness, participation and sup- Chair’s prior announcement, further port for HIV prevention, care and treatment parts of the world, we know Black AIDS Day can help to mobilize our communities to help proceedings on this question will be among African Americans in particular. For postponed. these many reasons, I urge you to support the shift and turn this epidemic around. In the past decades and sadly still today, f passage of H. Con. Res. 35, National Black HIV infection rates continue to escalate at an HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. CONTINUING NATIONAL EMER- While a cure for HIV/AIDS remains just be- alarming pace among Black men and women GENCY WITH REGARD TO COTE yond our reach, there are many known factors as shown by reports year after year. Although D’IVOIRE—MESSAGE FROM THE that contribute to the devastating effects that Blacks make up around 13 percent of the pop- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED HIV/AIDS continues to have in the African ulation of the United States, they represent 49 STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110–11) percent of the total AIDS cases reported in American community in particular. For exam- The Speaker pro tempore laid before ple, we know that the stigmatization sur- this country, according to the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sixty-four the House the following message from rounding those with HIV/AIDS deters many the President of the United States; from being tested and learning about treat- percent of all American women living with HIV/ AIDS are black, and this disease has become which was read and, together with the ment needed to prolong their lifespan. We accompanying papers, without objec- also know that economic issues such as the the leading cause of death for black women ages 25 to 34. Every day, 72 African Ameri- tion, referred to the Committee on For- need for more inexpensive housing, substan- eign Affairs and ordered to be printed: tial increases in livable wages and affordable cans are infected with HIV in the U.S. health care, weakens community ties making it While poverty plays a role and access to To the Congress of the United States: difficult to build capacity, disseminate informa- health care and lack of information are factors, Section 202(d) of the National Emer- tion and target interventions. It is also evident we cannot deny that the main reason for this gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides that funds are needed to support these initia- plague is the silence, the closed-mouth social for the automatic termination of a natives, perform meaningful outreach and pro- conservatism, of a people still ill at ease dis- tional emergency unless, prior to the vide organizations with the resources nec- cussing sexuality, homosexuality, drug use anniversary date of its declaration, the essary to serve this vulnerable population. and other realities. Instead, we mouth piety, President publishes in the Federal Reg- It is important for us to increase knowledge prayers and platitudes. ister and transmits to the Congress a about preventative measures, educational We now recognize National Black HIV/AIDS notice stating that the emergency is to techniques, capacity building and outreach to Awareness Day, as declared six years ago by continue in effect beyond the anniver- find targeted solutions to the problem of HIV/ the Community Capacity Building Coalition, an sary date. In accordance with this pro- AIDS in the Black Community. In the State of affiliate of the Centers for Disease Control and vision, I have sent the enclosed notice New York alone there are 33,747 Black Ameri- Prevention, and we cannot remain still. We to the Federal Register for publication, cans living with HIV/AIDS. Sadly, this number must work together to ensure that programs stating that the national emergency will continue to grow at exponential rates with- for prevention remain adequately funded and and related measures blocking the out the attention, care and resources sup- that programs such as Ryan White CARE Act property of certain persons contrib- ported by the National Black HIV/AIDS Aware- can be used for early detection of HIV so we uting to the conflict in Coˆ te d’Ivoire ness Day. While it is important to direct re- can use all tools available to us to fight this are to continue in effect beyond Feb- sources to Black Americans and others who epidemic. Everyone should be encouraged to ruary 7, 2007. are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, get tested for HIV, learn more about the dis- The situation in or in relation to we must remember that HIV/AIDS does not ease and how it is transmitted, seek medical Coˆ te d’Ivoire, which has been addressed discriminate. It is estimated that between advice if infected, and become involved in by the United Nations Security Council 1,039,000 and 1,185,000 infected persons live local community efforts to educate people and in Resolution 1572 of November 15, 2004, in the United States and approximately 40,000 fight this disease. and subsequent resolutions, has renew infections occur each year. Those af- It is also important that Blacks are at the sulted in the massacre of large num- fected belong to all gender, racial, ethnic, reli- forefront of clinical research to achieve cul- bers of civilians, widespread human gious, socio economic and regional configura- turally appropriate results for treatment in our rights abuses, significant political vio- tions. Those affected are mothers and fathers, communities. Some of the biggest challenges lence and unrest, and attacks against sisters and our brothers, bosses, friends, and we face, particularly in the Black community international peacekeeping forces lead- children. today are the misperceptions of and lack of ing to fatalities. This situation poses a

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For more effective. line-item veto, which gives the Legisla- these reasons, I have determined that As Commander in Chief, my highest tive and Executive Branches a tool to it is necessary to continue the national priority is the security of our Nation. help eliminate wasteful spending. emergency and related measures block- My Budget invests substantial re- These common-sense reforms will help ing the property of certain persons con- sources to fight the Global War on Ter- prevent billions of taxpayers’ dollars tributing to the conflict in Coˆ te ror, and ensure our homeland is pro- from being spent on unnecessary and d’Ivoire. tected from those who would do us unjustified projects. GEORGE W. BUSH. harm. We will transform our military To keep this economy strong we THE WHITE HOUSE, February 5, 2007. to meet the new threats of the 21st must take on the challenge of entitle- f Century and provide the brave men and ments. Social Security, Medicare, and women on the front lines with the re- Medicaid are commitments of con- REPORT ON MATTERS RELATING sources they need to be successful in science, and so it is our duty to keep TO INTERDICTION OF AIRCRAFT this decisive ideological struggle. The them permanently sound. If we do not ENGAGED IN ILLICIT DRUG Budget will support a new strategy in address this challenge, we will one day TRAFFICKING—MESSAGE FROM Iraq that demands more from Iraq’s leave our children with three bad op- THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED elected government, and gives Amer- tions: huge tax increases, huge deficits, STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110–12) ican forces in Iraq the reinforcements or huge and immediate cuts in benefits. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- they need to complete their mission. In the short term, my Budget works fore the House the following message And it will continue to provide the to slow the rate of growth of these pro- from the President of the United tools necessary to keep America safe grams, saving $96 billion over five States; which was read and, together by detecting, disrupting, and disman- years. This Administration is also ac- with the accompanying papers, without tling terrorist plots. tively working with Congress to com- objection, referred to the Committee The U.S. economy is strong. Since prehensively reform and improve these on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be August 2003, 7.2 million jobs have been vital programs so they will be strong printed: created. Unemployment is low. Wages for the next generations of Americans. To the Congress of the United States: are growing. Productivity is strong. In- I am optimistic about the future of Consistent with the authorities relat- flation and interest rates are low. And our country. We are an entrepreneurial ing to official immunity in the inter- we have seen tremendous progress de- and hard-working Nation. And while diction of aircraft engaged in illicit spite a series of challenges, including we face great challenges, we enjoy drug trafficking (Public Law 107–108, as recession, the terrorist attacks of 2001, great opportunities. This Budget re- amended, 22 U.S.C. 2291–4), and in order corporate scandals, the costliest nat- flects our highest priorities while re- to keep the Congress fully informed, I ural disaster in our Nation’s history, ducing the deficit and achieving a bal- am providing a report prepared by my energy price spikes, and a temporary anced budget by 2012. I am confident Administration. This report includes slowdown in the housing sector. The that this approach will help make our matters relating to the interdiction of resilience of our economy is a tribute country more secure and more pros- aircraft engaged in illicit drug traf- to America’s workers and entre- perous. ficking. preneurs. And well-timed, pro-growth GEORGE W. BUSH. GEORGE W. BUSH. tax policies helped create the right cli- February 5, 2007. THE WHITE HOUSE, February 5, 2007. mate for innovation and entrepreneur- f ship. f The Federal deficit is declining and RECESS BUDGET OF THE UNITED STATES on a path to elimination. Last year, we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008—MES- successfully met our goal of cutting ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair SAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF the deficit in half, three years ahead of declares the House in recess until ap- THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. schedule. This occurred because tax re- proximately 6:30 p.m. today. NO. 110–3) lief helped the economy to recover and Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 23 min- The Speaker pro tempore laid before grow, resulting in record-high revenues utes p.m.), the House stood in recess the House the following message from while we restrained non-security dis- until approximately 6:30 p.m. the President of the United States; cretionary spending. With continued f strong economic growth and spending which was read and, together with the b 1830 accompanying papers, without objec- discipline, we are now positioned to tion, referred to the Committee on Ap- balance the budget by 2012, while pro- AFTER RECESS viding for our national security and propriations and ordered to be printed: The recess having expired, the House making tax relief permanent. THE BUDGET MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT My Budget proposes to keep non-se- was called to order by the Speaker pro America is a country of opportunity. curity discretionary spending below in- tempore (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- Throughout our history, we have over- flation for the next five years. My fornia) at 6 o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. come great challenges by drawing on Budget also reforms projects and f the strength, creativity, and resolve of spending that don’t get the job done. COMMUNICATION FROM HON. JOHN the American people. We have adapted We need lawmakers’ support to help us A. BOEHNER, REPUBLICAN LEAD- to change—while maintaining our com- accomplish this goal—including re- ER mitment to freedom and an open econ- forms that will improve the Congres- omy. sional budget process. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Our economy is strong and growing, To bolster public confidence in the fore the House the following commu- Federal revenues are robust, and we Government’s ability to manage tax- nication from the Honorable JOHN A. have made significant progress in re- payers’ money successfully, Congress BOEHNER, Republican Leader: ducing the deficit. The Budget I am should adopt earmark reform. The ear- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, presenting achieves balance by 2012. mark process should be made more HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, My formula for a balanced budget re- transparent, ending the practice of Washington, DC, February 5, 2007. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, flects the priorities of our country at concealing earmarks in so-called re- Speaker, this moment in its history: protecting port language never included in legisla- Washington, DC. the homeland and fighting terrorism, tion. The number and cost of earmarks DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI: Pursuant to 2 keeping the economy strong with low should be cut by at least half by the U.S.C. 88b–3, amended by Section 2 of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3078 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 House Page Board Revision Act of 2007, I am Drake Knollenberg Putnam Weldon (FL) Wilson (NM) Wu pleased to appoint the Honorable Ginny Dreier Kucinich Radanovich Weller Wilson (OH) Wynn Brown-Waite of Florida to the Page Board. Duncan Kuhl (NY) Rahall Westmoreland Wilson (SC) Yarmuth Edwards LaHood Ramstad Whitfield Wolf Young (AK) Ms. Brown-Waite has expressed her interest Ehlers Lamborn Rangel Wicker Woolsey Young (FL) in serving in this capacity and I am pleased Ellison Lampson Regula to fulfill her request. Ellsworth Langevin Rehberg NOT VOTING—36 Sincerely, Emanuel Lantos Reichert Boucher English (PA) Neal (MA) JOHN A. BOEHNER, Emerson Larsen (WA) Renzi Boyda (KS) Fortenberry Norwood Republican Leader. Engel Larson (CT) Reyes Brown, Corrine Goode Ortiz Eshoo Latham Reynolds Burton (IN) Green, Gene Payne f Etheridge LaTourette Rodriguez Butterfield Grijalva Peterson (PA) Everett Lee Rogers (AL) Buyer Hastert Price (NC) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Fallin Levin Rogers (KY) Carson Johnson (IL) Pryce (OH) PRO TEMPORE Farr Lewis (CA) Rogers (MI) Coble Kennedy Rothman Fattah Lewis (KY) Rohrabacher Conaway Lewis (GA) Royce The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Feeney Linder Ros-Lehtinen Cubin Miller, George Shimkus ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Ferguson Lipinski Roskam Davis, Jo Ann Murtha Udall (CO) Filner LoBiondo Ross Doolittle Myrick Wexler will resume on motions to suspend the Flake Loebsack Roybal-Allard rules previously postponed. Forbes Lofgren, Zoe Ruppersberger b 1858 Fossella Lowey Rush Votes will be taken in the following So (two-thirds being in the affirma- order: Foxx Lucas Ryan (OH) Frank (MA) Lungren, Daniel Ryan (WI) tive) the rules were suspended and the H. Res. 94, by the yeas and nays; Franks (AZ) E. Salazar resolution, as amended, was agreed to. Frelinghuysen Lynch Sali H. Con. Res. 35, by the yeas and nays. The result of the vote was announced The first electronic vote will be con- Gallegly Mack Sa´ nchez, Linda Garrett (NJ) Mahoney (FL) T. as above recorded. ducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- Gerlach Maloney (NY) Sanchez, Loretta A motion to reconsider was laid on maining electronic vote will be con- Giffords Manzullo Sarbanes the table. ducted as a 5-minute vote. Gilchrest Marchant Saxton Gillibrand Markey Schakowsky f f Gillmor Marshall Schiff Gingrey Matheson Schmidt SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND Gohmert Matsui Schwartz IDEALS OF NATIONAL BLACK IDEALS OF NATIONAL CON- Gonzalez McCarthy (CA) Scott (GA) Goodlatte McCarthy (NY) Scott (VA) HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY SUMER PROTECTION WEEK Gordon McCaul (TX) Sensenbrenner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Granger McCollum (MN) Serrano Graves McCotter Sessions pending business is the question of sus- pending business is the question of sus- Green, Al McCrery Sestak pending the rules and agreeing to the pending the rules and agreeing to the Gutierrez McDermott Shadegg concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 35, resolution, H. Res. 94, as amended. Hall (NY) McGovern Shays Hall (TX) McHenry Shea-Porter as amended. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Hare McHugh Sherman The Clerk read the title of the con- tion. Harman McIntyre Shuler current resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hastings (FL) McKeon Shuster The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by Hastings (WA) McMorris Simpson Hayes Rodgers Sires question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Utah (Mr. MATHE- Heller McNerney Skelton the gentleman from New York (Mr. SON) that the House suspend the rules Hensarling McNulty Slaughter TOWNS) that the House suspend the and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 94, Herger Meehan Smith (NE) Herseth Meek (FL) Smith (NJ) rules and agree to the concurrent reso- as amended, on which the yeas and Higgins Meeks (NY) Smith (TX) lution, H. Con. Res. 35, as amended, on nays are ordered. Hill Melancon Smith (WA) which the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic de- Hinchey Mica Snyder This is a 5-minute vote. vice, and there were—yeas 398, nays 0, Hinojosa Michaud Solis Hirono Millender- Souder The vote was taken by electronic de- not voting 36, as follows: Hobson McDonald Space vice, and there were—yeas 396, nays 0, [Roll No. 74] Hodes Miller (FL) Spratt not voting 38, as follows: Hoekstra Miller (MI) Stark YEAS—398 Holden Miller (NC) Stearns [Roll No. 75] Abercrombie Bonner Clyburn Holt Miller, Gary Stupak YEAS—396 Ackerman Bono Cohen Honda Mitchell Sullivan Aderholt Boozman Cole (OK) Hooley Mollohan Sutton Abercrombie Blunt Clarke Akin Boren Conyers Hoyer Moore (KS) Tancredo Ackerman Boehner Clay Alexander Boswell Cooper Hulshof Moore (WI) Tanner Aderholt Bonner Cleaver Allen Boustany Costa Hunter Moran (KS) Tauscher Akin Bono Clyburn Altmire Boyd (FL) Costello Inglis (SC) Moran (VA) Taylor Alexander Boozman Cohen Andrews Brady (PA) Courtney Inslee Murphy (CT) Terry Allen Boren Cole (OK) Arcuri Brady (TX) Cramer Israel Murphy, Patrick Thompson (CA) Altmire Boswell Conyers Baca Braley (IA) Crenshaw Issa Murphy, Tim Thompson (MS) Andrews Boustany Cooper Bachmann Brown (SC) Crowley Jackson (IL) Musgrave Thornberry Arcuri Boyd (FL) Costa Bachus Brown-Waite, Cuellar Jackson-Lee Nadler Tiahrt Baca Brady (PA) Costello Baird Ginny Culberson (TX) Napolitano Tiberi Bachmann Brady (TX) Courtney Baker Buchanan Cummings Jefferson Neugebauer Tierney Bachus Braley (IA) Cramer Baldwin Burgess Davis (AL) Jindal Nunes Towns Baird Brown (SC) Crenshaw Barrett (SC) Calvert Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) Oberstar Turner Baker Brown-Waite, Crowley Barrow Camp (MI) Davis (IL) Johnson, E. B. Obey Udall (NM) Baldwin Ginny Cuellar Bartlett (MD) Campbell (CA) Davis (KY) Johnson, Sam Olver Upton Barrett (SC) Buchanan Culberson Barton (TX) Cannon Davis, David Jones (NC) Pallone Van Hollen Barrow Burgess Cummings Bean Cantor Davis, Lincoln Jones (OH) Pascrell Vela´ zquez Bartlett (MD) Calvert Davis (AL) Becerra Capito Davis, Tom Jordan Pastor Visclosky Barton (TX) Camp (MI) Davis (CA) Berkley Capps Deal (GA) Kagen Paul Walberg Bean Campbell (CA) Davis (IL) Berman Capuano DeFazio Kanjorski Pearce Walden (OR) Becerra Cantor Davis (KY) Berry Cardoza DeGette Kaptur Pence Walsh (NY) Berkley Capito Davis, David Biggert Carnahan Delahunt Keller Perlmutter Walz (MN) Berman Capps Davis, Lincoln Bilbray Carney DeLauro Kildee Peterson (MN) Wamp Berry Capuano Davis, Tom Bilirakis Carter Dent Kilpatrick Petri Wasserman Biggert Cardoza Deal (GA) Bishop (GA) Castle Diaz-Balart, L. Kind Pickering Schultz Bilbray Carnahan DeFazio Bishop (NY) Castor Diaz-Balart, M. King (IA) Pitts Waters Bilirakis Carney DeGette Bishop (UT) Chabot Dicks King (NY) Platts Watson Bishop (GA) Carter Delahunt Blackburn Chandler Dingell Kingston Poe Watt Bishop (NY) Castle DeLauro Blumenauer Clarke Doggett Kirk Pomeroy Waxman Bishop (UT) Castor Dent Blunt Clay Donnelly Klein (FL) Porter Weiner Blackburn Chabot Diaz-Balart, L. Boehner Cleaver Doyle Kline (MN) Price (GA) Welch (VT) Blumenauer Chandler Diaz-Balart, M.

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His budget is full of Ellison Langevin Rehberg Boyda (KS) Fortenberry Norwood holes like Swiss cheese, but it smells Ellsworth Lantos Reichert Brown, Corrine Goode Ortiz like Limburger. Emanuel Larsen (WA) Renzi Burton (IN) Green, Gene Payne Emerson Larson (CT) Reyes Butterfield Grijalva Peterson (PA) f Engel Latham Reynolds Buyer Hastert Price (NC) Eshoo LaTourette Rodriguez CONGRESSIONAL INACTION JEOP- Cannon Hunter Pryce (OH) Etheridge Lee Rogers (AL) Carson Johnson (IL) Rothman ARDIZES WASCO COUNTY ROADS, Everett Levin Rogers (KY) Coble Kennedy Royce SCHOOLS, AND POLICE PROTEC- Fallin Lewis (CA) Rogers (MI) Conaway Lewis (GA) Shimkus Farr Lewis (KY) Rohrabacher Cubin Miller, George TION Udall (CO) Fattah Linder Ros-Lehtinen Davis, Jo Ann Murtha (Mr. WALDEN of Oregon asked and Feeney Lipinski Roskam Doolittle Myrick Wexler Ferguson LoBiondo Ross was given permission to address the Filner Loebsack Roybal-Allard b 1908 House for 1 minute and to revise and Flake Lofgren, Zoe Ruppersberger So (two-thirds being in the affirma- extend his remarks.) Forbes Lowey Rush Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Madam tive) the rules were suspended and the Fossella Lucas Ryan (OH) Speaker, the failure of Congress to re- Foxx Lungren, Daniel Ryan (WI) concurrent resolution, as amended, was authorize the Secure Rural Schools and Frank (MA) E. Salazar agreed to. Franks (AZ) Lynch Sali Community Self-Determination Act The result of the vote was announced Frelinghuysen Mack Sa´ nchez, Linda amounts to a breach of faith to more Gallegly Mahoney (FL) T. as above recorded. than 600 forested counties and 4,400 Garrett (NJ) Maloney (NY) Sanchez, Loretta A motion to reconsider was laid on Gerlach Manzullo Sarbanes school districts across our country. For the table. Giffords Marchant Saxton Wasco County, Oregon, this means cut- Gilchrest Markey Schakowsky f Gillibrand Marshall Schiff ting core school programs, removing Gillmor Matheson Schmidt PERSONAL EXPLANATION the one detective from the drug en- Gingrey Matsui Schwartz forcement task force, and losing 40 per- Ms. CARSON. Madam Speaker, I was un- Gohmert McCarthy (CA) Scott (GA) cent of the road department employees. Gonzalez McCarthy (NY) Scott (VA) avoidably detained in my district and not able Goodlatte McCaul (TX) Sensenbrenner In their own words, Sheriff Rick to record my rollcall votes. Had I been Eisland says, ‘‘Losing these funds will Gordon McCollum (MN) Serrano present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Granger McCotter Sessions leave a huge void in our fight against Graves McCrery Sestak votes 74 and 75. illegal drug activity and we would also Green, Al McDermott Shadegg f Gutierrez McGovern Shays be forced to cut our contract with the Hall (NY) McHenry Shea-Porter PERSONAL EXPLANATION Forest Service to patrol in the Federal Hall (TX) McHugh Sherman lands.’’ Hare McIntyre Shuler Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, School Superintendent Candy Arm- Harman McKeon Shuster unfortunately today, February 5, 2007, due to strong says, ‘‘Rural schools have no- Hastings (FL) McMorris Simpson major delays in my airline options, I was un- Hastings (WA) Rodgers Sires where else to cut except core services. Hayes McNerney Skelton able to make it into Washington, DC in time to Lost funding represents the entire high Heller McNulty Slaughter cast my votes on H. Res. 94 and H. Con. Res. school math program.’’ Hensarling Meehan Smith (NE) 35. Herger Meek (FL) Smith (NJ) And Judge Dan Ericksen says, Herseth Meeks (NY) Smith (TX) Had I been present for rollcall No. 74 on ‘‘Roads are the lifeblood of rural Amer- Higgins Melancon Smith (WA) final passage of H. Res. 94, as amended, ica, and losing this funding is the Hill Mica Snyder Supporting the goals and ideals of National equivalent of applying tourniquets to Hinchey Michaud Solis Consumer Protection Week, I would have Hinojosa Millender- Souder our arms and legs. We will no longer be Hirono McDonald Space voted ‘‘yea.’’ able to function.’’ Hobson Miller (FL) Spratt Had I been present for rollcall No. 75 on My colleagues, Congress must keep Hodes Miller (MI) Stark final passage of H. Con. Res. 35, as amend- Hoekstra Miller (NC) Stearns the Federal Government’s word to tim- Holden Miller, Gary Stupak ed, Supporting the goals and ideals of Na- ber communities and pass H.R. 17. Holt Mitchell Sullivan tional Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, I would Time is running out. Honda Mollohan Sutton have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Hooley Moore (KS) Tancredo f f Hoyer Moore (WI) Tanner NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS Hulshof Moran (KS) Tauscher THE PRESIDENT’S BUDGET Inglis (SC) Moran (VA) Taylor AWARENESS DAY Inslee Murphy (CT) Terry (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked Israel Murphy, Patrick Thompson (CA) permission to address the House for 1 Issa Murphy, Tim Thompson (MS) and was given permission to address Jackson (IL) Musgrave Thornberry minute.) the House for 1 minute and to revise Jackson-Lee Nadler Tiahrt Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, the and extend her remarks.) (TX) Napolitano Tiberi budget the President unveiled today Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam Jefferson Neugebauer Tierney Jindal Nunes Towns fails to restore fiscal responsibility and Speaker, I rise today to join my col- Johnson (GA) Oberstar Turner meet the budget priorities of a major- leagues, Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, Johnson, E. B. Obey Udall (NM) ity of Americans. Critical to my dis- Dr. CHRISTENSEN, Congresswoman Johnson, Sam Olver Upton trict is county and rural school fund- ATERS OWNS Jones (NC) Pallone Van Hollen W , Congressman T , Con- Jones (OH) Pascrell Vela´ zquez ing. We have a half-hearted proposal, gresswoman KILPATRICK, and many of Jordan Pastor Visclosky the same one rejected out of hand by my other colleagues in support of the Kagen Paul Walberg the Senate last year. Not only half- goals and ideals of National Black HIV/ Kanjorski Pearce Walden (OR) Kaptur Pence Walsh (NY) hearted, but half-funded. It would be AIDS Awareness Day. Keller Perlmutter Walz (MN) only half the money needed to meet It is unbelievable, Madam Speaker, Kildee Peterson (MN) Wamp the obligations of the Federal Govern- to hear the numbers that are esca- Kilpatrick Petri Wasserman ment over the next 5 years. lating now with HIV/AIDS in the Afri- Kind Pickering Schultz King (IA) Pitts Waters In addition, it is speculatively funded can American community, which ac- King (NY) Platts Watson with controversial land sales, while he counted for nearly 50 percent of all new

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Now, it is nonbinding. over 66 percent of all HIV/AIDS cases stituents of the 17th District of Illi- What I find offensive, when we have among women and were 25 times more nois, I thank Specialist Gurley for sav- troops on the ground in combat, is you likely to be infected than white ing the life of one of our beloved sons. have a bunch of self-proclaimed mor- women. Specialist Gurley and Specialist alist Senators saying that we should Drastic, drastic, drastic decisions Eckley represent the best the United not do this, and so what they want is a have to be made. We may be able to ad- States military has to offer in Iraq. nonbinding legislation. dress this question by educating, but I These two brave soldiers risked their Well, if they really feel like this idea do believe we must confront the ques- lives to fight an unrelenting insur- is a bad idea and it imperils Americans, tion of testing. In our high schools gency in one of our country’s most then they should follow their convic- today we are finding that there are dangerous areas. For their service, the tion and introduce real legislation. those who are proving to be HIV posi- American people will be forever in- After all, they do carry the impact of tive as early as ninth grade and as debted. changing the law since they are the early as middle school. We have to ad- Madam Speaker, brave men such as U.S. Senate. dress this question. I ask my col- Specialist Gurley and Specialist I think it is silly to have an extra- leagues to wake up and confront this Eckley are hard to come by, so for curricular, intramural exercise. They crisis in America. their sake and for all those continuing should bring real legislation to the f to fight, it is my sincere hope that at floor. I am hoping that Members of the the conclusion of this war their sac- House will do that. RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE rifice will not be in vain. There are a lot of critics of the war THIRD GRADE CLASS AT BROOK in the House. Well, it is time to tone FOREST ELEMENTARY f b 1915 down the rhetoric and beef up the legis- (Mrs. BIGGERT asked and was given lation, whether you want immediate permission to address the House for 1 BENEFITS OF TRADE withdrawal, phased-down withdrawal, a minute and to revise and extend her re- AGREEMENTS surge, maybe a bigger surge than the marks.) (Mr. TIAHRT asked and was given President. Mrs. BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, this permission to address the House for 1 We should be having real conversa- past Friday I had the privilege of vis- minute and to revise and extend his re- tions in Washington. The election is iting the third grade classes at Brook marks.) over. Forest Elementary School in Oak Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, to- Brook, Illinois. They gave me a won- day’s Wall Street Journal ran an edi- f derful and informative presentation on torial on the benefits of trade agree- current efforts to protect the Mexican ments. It is clear that additional trade MEMBERS NOT ABOVE THE LAW Grey Wolf and save it from extinction. agreements are an essential part of our I was impressed by their thorough re- economic future if we want high-qual- (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- search and their dedication to pro- ity, high-paying jobs for ourselves and ida asked and was given permission to tecting this endangered species. They our children. address the House for 1 minute and to felt so strongly about it that they held Several years ago, I formed the Eco- revise and extend her remarks.) a bake sale and raised $448 to donate to nomic Competitive Caucus to reveal Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo for its wolf the barriers, created by Congress, that ida. Madam Speaker, over the last 2 breeding program. keep us from bringing jobs back to years Americans have heard story after I commend their teachers for their America. story about what my constituents very creativity in planning such a com- Lack of free trade agreements is one frequently call, ‘‘Members Gone Wild.’’ prehensive and engaging curriculum. of those barriers, and it is clear that Duke Cunningham, James Traficant, They combined lessons in science, so- from the information from the U.S. Bob Ney, Frank Ballance have all been cial studies, public speaking, and envi- Trade Representative’s office that our convicted of crimes and are serving ronmental and civic responsibility into trade has increased 26 percent with 10 time in prison. These are all former one challenging and complete unit. of the countries that we signed trade Members of Congress and hail from I want to offer a big ‘‘thank you’’ to agreements with since 2001, compared both sides of the partisan divide. my new friends at Brook Forest for with the rest of the world, which has Madam Speaker, constituents are fed teaching me so much. I join them in only grown by 13 percent. This success up with this behavior. They expect their noble cause, and will continue to has meant more union jobs at U.S. their elected representatives to be held work in Congress to protect endan- manufacturers like Caterpillar, Boeing, to a higher standard. gered species like the Mexican Grey and Cessna. When the FBI gets an authorized Wolf. Madam Speaker, I believe America search warrant and enters the office of f would have a stronger economy and a sitting Member accused of taking bribes, it just makes sense to constitu- HEROIC ACT OF SPC GURLEY more high-quality, high-paying jobs, including more union jobs, if Congress ents and to me that Congress should (Mr. HARE asked and was given per- had approved 40 trade pacts like the not interfere. mission to address the House for 1 Chilean Government has over the past Last week, I reintroduced my legisla- minute and to revise and extend his re- 15 years. tion, H. Res. 88, a resolution that de- marks.) Madam Speaker, let us tear down the clares to our constituents that we Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, I rise trade barriers for American working agree with them: Members of Congress today to pay tribute to another great families. should not be above the law. American hero. On July 15, 2006, Spe- f Listen up, America. Turning a blind cialist Nathan Gurley of Fayetteville, eye to alleged indiscretions by elected North Carolina, though wounded, END THE RHETORIC Members of Congress will no longer fiercely pulled Specialist Josh Eckley (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given pass muster. of Little York, Illinois and another permission to address the House for 1 I urge my colleagues to join with crew member from a military vehicle minute and to revise and extend his re- others who are cosponsoring this reso- that had been hit by an IED while on marks.) lution.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3081 SPECIAL ORDERS nity an environment, a place where Del Reeves was born in 1933 and was The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under they would want to live and be them- named Franklin Delano Reeves after the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- selves and where they can see the bene- Franklin Delano Roosevelt who was uary 18, 2007, and under a previous fits for those they care about. nominated to be the Democratic Presi- order of the House, the following Mem- Madam Speaker, last October I had a dential candidate just a few days before bers will be recognized for 5 minutes chance to see Character Counts first- his birth. Del was a driven individual each. hand in my district on two separate oc- who knew at a very young age that he casions. I attended the Fifth Annual wanted to be a performer. f Civic Mission of Schools Forum spon- As a young child, Del spoke of music CHARACTER COUNTS sored by the county schools office. I on the radio and said, ‘‘I listened on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a also was part of the Santa Barbara the radio on Saturday nights and it previous order of the House, the gentle- YMCA Character Counts event where was the ultimate,’’ referring to the woman from California (Mrs. CAPPS) is each of these promoted these six pil- Grand Ole Opry. ‘‘As a child, I told my recognized for 5 minutes. lars. daddy I was going to sing on the Opry Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I rise So I want to particularly thank Art one day. He said, ‘Yeah, sure you are.’ today to commend and highlight the Fisher for his dedication and his tire- I kept my goal in mind and in ’66 we wonderful education framework called less work toward civic education at the achieved it.’’ He was one of the select Character Counts. Santa Barbara County Education Of- members of the Grand Ole Opry for 40 I am very proud of the Santa Barbara fice. I know that the work he is doing years. YMCA and the Santa Barbara county to teach our children the value of re- Del achieved that goal and many oth- education programs in my district that sponsibility, respect, honesty and com- ers. From a very young age, Del would support this important framework passion is remarkable. borrow his brothers’ instruments, and I want also to highlight the work of which promotes civil responsibility by the time Del had turned 12 years Aaron Martinez at the Santa Barbara through the following six pillars. old, he had become a local radio star on YMCA in promoting the very same pro- The first pillar is called ‘‘trust- WPAQ in Mount Airy on the ‘‘Merry Go gram for children as young as 2 and 3 worthiness.’’ This program teaches Round Show,’’ a program which is still years old, stretching all the way children and young adults the value of aired today. through every age of life, which is what reliability, honesty, loyalty and the the YMCA is all about. b 1930 courage to do the right thing. It is fol- By promoting these six pillars of lowed in sequence by a pillar named But this was just a start for Del Character Counts, the YMCA gives our Reeves. He went on for years per- ‘‘respect.’’ children, our young people, lifelong Respect encourages students to treat forming and recording numerous hits, tools for success, and of course, our others with the same kind of tolerance including 55 charted hits, two of them children will be the leaders of tomor- of differences and consideration that in the top 10. row. Del was just more than a performer. they would wish to be treated them- So these lessons are invaluable, not selves. It is never too early to begin to He attended what is now Appalachian just for them and for their day-to-day State University and served in the Air teach that framework that is centered life but also for the future of our com- around respect for one’s self and re- Force at Travis Air Force Base, where munity and our society. he wrote a number of his songs. spect for others. I told these young people as I lis- Del was very dedicated to his home- The third pillar in the framework tened to them describe these pillars town and the advancement of others. called Character Counts is titled ‘‘re- that from what I have seen in Wash- He started the Del Reeves Scholarship sponsibility,’’ which teaches young ington, D.C., and in the House of Rep- Fund, and for 10 years came back to people to consider the consequences of resentatives in the Congress, these Alleghany for the ‘‘Del Reeves Home- their actions and to be accountable for principles of trustworthiness, respect, coming,’’ where he held concerts to the choices that they make. Again, the responsibility, fairness, caring and citi- benefit the scholarship fund he set up. earlier we can begin to both model and zenship are absolutely necessary for I am so proud that Del, a Sparta na- teach ways to make choices which lead making decisions affecting their lives tive, was successful in his performing to good consequences for a young per- and should be important for us to career, yet never lost touch with his son’s life, the better the results can be model here in the United States Con- roots and never let go of his dedication for them and for those with whom they gress ourselves. associate. I told them that I could envision to helping others. Del had a wonderful Then we have the pillar of Character these six pillars here on the floor of the career that spanned over 40 years. Be- Counts that is labeled ‘‘fairness,’’ and House of Representatives, that we yond being a member of the elite group that is easy to see but it is hard to would say to ourselves every day that of the Grand Ole Opry, Del also wrote teach. It is taught by repetition on a just as we want to teach these values and performed a number of hit songs playground, in a classroom, by fol- to our young people we want to model and appeared in eight movies, includ- lowing rules and understanding why them here. ing ‘‘Sam Whiskey,’’ starring Bert Rey- rules are established, to be open-mind- We need to set the example in our nolds and Clint Walker. Del also ed and not to take advantage of others, own House to remind our children that worked in television, hosting a TV pro- to learn to wait for one’s turn. character does count. gram called the ‘‘Del Reeves’ Country Then we come to the pillar of respon- Carnival.’’ f sibility called ‘‘caring.’’ Caring can be Some of Del’s greatest hits were described in so many ways, but again, HONORING DEL REEVES ‘‘The Belles of the Southern Belle,’’ his we learn to be caring individuals by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a first hit in 1963; ‘‘The Girl on the Bill- seeing how others care for us and we previous order of the House, the gentle- board,’’ his number one billboard hit; begin to experience compassion, grati- woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) ‘‘Sing a Little Song of Heartache,’’ tude, forgiveness. These are behaviors is recognized for 5 minutes. which he wrote with his wife; and that we want to repeat with young peo- Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise ‘‘Looking Through the Windshield,’’ ple over and over again until they be- today to recognize and pay tribute to a his trucker anthem released in 1965. come second-hand. proud son of Sparta, North Carolina, Other notable hits that charmed and Finally, we come to the sixth pillar country singer and Grand Ole Opry leg- thrilled country music fans were hits in this framework called Character end, Del Reeves. Del Reeves passed such as ‘‘Women Do Funny Things to Counts which is labeled ‘‘citizenship.’’ away after a long and painful battle Me,’’ ‘‘Good Time Charlie’s,’’ ‘‘Be Here we teach students the merits of with emphysema on New Year’s Day Glad’’ and the ‘‘Philadelphia Fillies.’’ getting involved in making a commu- 2007. In addition, Del wrote many songs for

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I’ve been clowning as long as I can year in North Waziristan, a region in Madam Speaker, it is essential for remember.’’ That is what made Del western Pakistan. As was the case in the United States to increase pressure Reeves unique, he was such a multi- Musa Qala, Taliban fighters dis- on President Musharraf to step up his faceted and talented person. regarded this deal and have taken par- commitment to eliminate Taliban When asked how he would like to be tial control of the region. Yet Presi- fighters in training hubs in his coun- remembered, he said, ‘‘I want to be re- dent Musharraf continues to defend try. A significant step towards apply- membered as a great showman and a this peace deal, despite the fact that ing this pressure came with the lan- nice guy . . . that’s all I could hope the Taliban seemed to have created a guage in H.R. 1, which we passed in the for.’’ That is exactly what Del got, as stronghold in the region where they first 100 hours, ending military aid to he certainly is remembered as a nice can likely plan future offensives Pakistan unless the Pakistani Presi- guy and a great showman. against U.S. forces and the citizens of dent takes steps towards this goal of One of his closest friends, J.D. Hig- Afghanistan. routing out Taliban forces. It is imper- gins, appropriately commented that on If the Pakistani President truly ative for President Bush to realize the New Year’s Day country music lost a wishes to defend this peace deal, he importance of the language in this bill tremendous entertainer, and I will miss must take the necessary steps towards and support the provisions outlined in him greatly. He will be missed by coun- eliminating Taliban forces, not only in H.R. 1. try music fans all over the world. I North Waziristan, but throughout his f know he will be missed by family, country. President Musharraf has also HONORING SARKIS ACOPIAN friends and his numerous admirers. Del scaled back plans to enforce and patrol The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a was a true inspiration who made his the border between Afghanistan and previous order of the House, the gen- hometown friends and North Carolina Pakistan. If Musharraf actually wishes tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT) proud. to eliminate Taliban forces in Paki- is recognized for 5 minutes. stan, he must work to control this bor- Del Reeves showed his large heart Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I rise and love for his hometown community der in a safe and diplomatic manner. today to commemorate the life of a na- Madam Speaker, last week I came to by creating a scholarship fund and al- tional treasure, Sarkis Acopian. Mr. the floor to highlight H.R. 1, a bill that ways coming home to perform in Acopian died on January 18, 2007, at his implements the recommendations of Alleghany. Del’s contributions will home in Palmer Township, Pennsyl- serve as a lasting testimony of his tre- the bipartisan 9/11 Commission. This is vania, which is located in my Congres- mendous talent, kindness, motivation part of our first 100 hours. Included in sional district near the City of Easton. and delightful personality. We will all H.R. 1 is language that would end U.S. He was 80 years old. miss Del Reeves but know that his military assistance and armed sales li- To say that Mr. Acopian lived a full timeless music will never be forgotten. censing to Pakistan unless it is cer- life does not do justice to the legacy of He leaves quite a legacy for fans and tified that the Islamabad government this extraordinary man. His is, in part, future generations. is, I quote, making all possible efforts the classic immigrant success story. He f to end Taliban activities on Pakistani was born on December 8, 1926, in soil. Tabriz, Iran, to Armenian parents. He PAKISTAN REFUSING TO TAKE It is my hope that once this law is ACTION AGAINST TALIBAN came to this country in 1945 to study passed, the bill will finally force Presi- engineering at Lafayette College in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a dent Musharraf to crack down on Easton, Pennsylvania. While here, Mr. previous order of the House, the gen- Taliban training camps and leaders Acopian was drafted into the United tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) within his country. The Bush adminis- States Army. After completing his is recognized for 5 minutes. tration, however, has already signaled military service, Mr. Acopian returned Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I its opposition to this language in H.R. to Lafayette, where he graduated with come to the floor this evening to once 1. Last week, Deputy Assistant Sec- a Bachelor of Science Degree in me- again call upon Pakistani President retary of State John Gastright assured chanical engineering in 1951. Musharraf to take action against Musharraf’s government that the ad- Mr. Acopian used his prodigious in- Taliban fighters in the western region ministration opposed any end to mili- tellectual gifts and business acumen to of his country. President Musharraf tary assistance to Pakistan. design and build things that helped to continues to deny that Taliban leaders I believe it is absolutely unaccept- make people’s lives better. While work- are hiding in Pakistan and that the able for President Bush to oppose these ing for the Weller Electric Corporation, Taliban are regrouping there, despite actions against the Pakistani govern- he designed a power sander which be- numerous international press accounts ment. The language in H.R. 1 places ap- came one of the company’s main prod- describing otherwise. propriate pressure on President ucts. After forming the Acopian Tech- President Musharraf claims that se- Musharraf to finally take suitable ac- nical Company in 1957, he designed and curing the border between Pakistan tion against the Taliban forces cur- manufactured the first ever solar radio. and Afghanistan is not the sole respon- rently plotting within his country’s Mr. Acopian subsequently led his com- sibility of his country. He has admitted borders. pany into the power supply business, that border guards at the tactical level The Bush administration claims that and the company, which is still oper- often, quote, turn a blind eye when in- it deals with President Musharraf re- ating today, became and remains quite surgents cross the border into Paki- gardless of his actions, because it be- successful in that enterprise. stan. Yet he still shirks the responsi- lieves the Pakistani President is better But Sarkis Acopian was much, much bility his country must take in dealing than the Islamic extremist and anti- more than just an outstanding entre- with the situation. Western alternatives in Pakistan. preneur. In that regard, he loved out- In Musa Qala, a town in southern Af- However, there are Democratic alter- door venture and throughout his life he ghanistan where a peace deal last year natives in Pakistan. According to a re- was an avid pilot, scuba diver and sky- was signed by NATO-led troops and cent poll by the International Repub- diving enthusiast who made more than local elders, government officials con- lican Institute, the second most pop- 200 jumps during the 1960s. But where firmed that Taliban forces had taken ular leader in Pakistan is former Prime he really made his presence known was partial control of the town in the last Minister Benazir Bhutto. Now, Mrs. in his philanthropic work.

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The money is there for significant donations to Columbia Uni- wealthy people to get tax breaks; but versity, to the Acopian Engineering IRAQ AND THE PRESIDENT’S FIS- when old and when poor people need Center at Lafayette College and to the CAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET REQUEST nursing home care, or kids need immu- Acopian Center for Ornithology at The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a nizations, suddenly it is time to tight- Muhlenberg College located in Allen- previous order of the House, the gentle- en the belt. town, Pennsylvania. woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) It is a disgrace, Madam Speaker, this He was passionate about his faith, is recognized for 5 minutes. ongoing occupation of Iraq. It is not building the Saint Sarkis Armenian Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, the only morally indefensible; it is fiscally Apostolic Church in Charlotte, North devastating blast in the Baghdad mar- irresponsible. So many of our own com- Carolina, and giving generously to the ket over the weekend was the worst munities need investment. So many of Diocese of the Armenian Church of suicide bombing since the American our own poor and middle-class families America and the Armenian Apostolic occupation began nearly 4 years ago, are taking on more and more risk, Church of America, as well as to local 121 killed and 226 wounded. The Iraqi struggling to get by, getting squeezed churches in Armenia. Interior Ministry says approximately economically. But we are spending our He was passionate about nature, cre- 1,000 people have been killed over the grandchildren’s money on a fantasy ating the Acopian Center for Conserva- last week alone. that is getting young soldiers killed, tion Learning at Hawk Mountain Sanc- This so-called ‘‘surge’’ that the Presi- igniting a civil war, inciting jihadists, tuary and the Acopian Bog Turtle Pre- dent is force feeding us is getting off to inspiring hatred of the United States serve, as well as endowing the environ- quite a start, isn’t it? Indeed, The New around the world, harming national se- mental education program at the York Times reported on Sunday that curity and making Americans less safe. American University of Armenia and Iraqis are saying that the security sit- There is a solution: One, end the oc- the Florida Institute of Technology. uation has gotten worse, not better, cupation; two, return Iraq to the He was passionate about the locality with the escalation of American Iraqis; three, spend our foreign affairs in which he lived, Easton, Easton, troops. budget on humanitarian endeavors, not Pennsylvania. He gave generously to The National Intelligence Estimate on war and conquest. Spend it on eco- the Children’s Home of Easton, a sanc- released last week offers little hope nomic development, on democracy pro- tuary for underprivileged youth. The that sectarian violence will abate or motion, on building schools and hos- State Theater of Easton and the Eas- that Iraq can repair its political rifts pitals. ton National Canal Museum. His con- between Sunni and Shi’a. Under these In addition, bring our troops home. tributions made children’s lives better, circumstances, with American soldiers Bring our soldiers home. Bring our tax raised appreciation for the arts in his thrown into this unwinnable occupa- dollars home where they can be put to community, and helped to preserve im- tion with no hope of turning the situa- work meeting the needs of Americans, portant local history. tion around, there is only one solution, strengthening American communities. As an immigrant to this country, Mr. bring our troops home. Acopian was eternally grateful for the I have introduced a bill, H.R. 508, f opportunities that had been afforded to with Congresswoman LEE and Con- GLOBALIZATION him here. He showed that gratitude, in gresswoman WATERS and 30 others, part, by providing $1 million towards which will do just that. H.R. 508 will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the construction of the World War II end the occupation within 6 months of previous order of the House, the gen- Memorial in Washington D.C., that is enactment. H.R. 508 will prohibit the tleman from California (Mr. DREIER) is right, $1 million to the World War II construction of permanent U.S. mili- recognized for 5 minutes. Memorial in Washington D.C. His gen- tary bases in Iraq. It will restore the Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, when erous donation was the single largest sovereignty of the Iraqi people, even as we look at the issue of globalization, contribution to that fundraising effort. we continue to provide nonmilitary as- inevitably the question of wealth and I must tell a story, former Senator sistance and to support a short-term equity comes up. We see reports of Bob Dole came to the Easton area sev- international stabilization force will be massive payouts for executives, and eral years ago and said that one day in available, if requested by the Iraqi gov- the natural inclination is to question front of a few hundred people he re- ernment. the fairness of this. ceived a check for $1 million for the What a difference from the White But the acquisition of wealth, we World War II Memorial. He picked up House approach. Staring at the colos- need to remember, is not a zero-sum the phone and called this man, Mr. sal, tragic failure of his Iraq policy, game. If one worker brings in a big new Acopian. He said, Mr. Acopian, this is what did the President do today? He client and gets a bonus as a result of very generous. Is there anything you submitted a budget that asked Con- that, that does not mean that someone would like because of this very gen- gress to sign off on $145 billion to con- somewhere else has to take a pay cut. erous gift? Mr. Acopian wanted ano- tinue waging war in Iraq and Afghani- The question we must ask ourselves is nymity. He said no, there is really stan. Meanwhile, he wants us to make not are some individuals getting nothing I want, Senator. After a few his tax cuts permanent, and he says the wealthier at a faster rate than others. moments, he thought about it and said, budget will be balanced by 2012. So The question is whether everyone is be- Senator, there is actually one thing, where is the money going to come coming more prosperous; is everyone’s Senator, I do want. He said, I would from? Why, of course, it is going to standard of living going up. If all indi- like to have a seat at the dedication. come from the most vulnerable mem- viduals who wish to climb the eco- Bob Dole said, well, heck, yes, he can bers of society, that is where. nomic ladder have the opportunity to have mine. That is the way Sarkis Actually, over time, the very troops do so, we are then on the right track. Acopian was. He sought anonymity, and their families, who are sacrificing And the economic data show that that but Bob Dole blew his cover. life and limb in Iraq today, will be pay- is exactly, absolutely the case in Amer- His greatest passion, however, was ing for this debt. ica today. With a workforce of 146 mil- for his lovely wife of 59 years, Mrs. lion, there are more Americans work- Bobbye Seitze Mixon Acopian. To- b 1945 ing today than ever before. gether the couple had two sons, Greg- The President’s budget seeks deep Unemployment is at an incredibly ory, who is married to Karen; and Jef- Medicare and Medicaid cuts at just the low 4.6 percent. Two million new jobs

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Exports. We have been exporting and cut off their access to the goods enrolled in this program and get the goods and services from the United they need at prices that they can af- health care that they deserve. I look States, and that has played a big role ford; to reject any efforts to impose the forward to working with my colleagues in the GDP growth. regressive taxes of protectionism. Our from Georgia and other affected States These are excellent numbers, Madam economy cannot afford it, Madam to rectify this increasingly dire situa- Speaker, and they demonstrate the Speaker, and we must recognize that tion. strength and vitality of the U.S. econ- those who are struggling most can af- f omy. But to really understand what ford it least. CHIEF ERNIE MENDOZA they mean for individuals and working f families, we have to delve in a little The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a SUPPORT FOR INCREASED SCHIP deeper. We have to look at the broader previous order of the House, the gen- FUNDING context and the bigger picture. Let’s tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- focus on the issue of wages. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a nized for 5 minutes. As I have stated, earnings are on the previous order of the House, the gen- Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, peace offi- rise. This is obviously extremely im- tleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) is cers are a noble breed, daily risking portant to working families trying to recognized for 5 minutes. their lives to protect and serve the rest make ends meet. But even more impor- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam of us. They are what separate the evil tant than growing wages is growing Speaker, today I rise to call upon this of the lawless from us. purchasing power. A bigger paycheck is Congress to assist States facing over- Two weeks ago on a dark, cool, misty meaningless if the government in- whelming shortfalls in funding their Texas night, Needville, Texas, Inde- creases taxes and takes a bigger por- State health insurance programs. pendent School District Chief of Police tion of that paycheck. That is why Re- In 1997, Congress created the SCHIP Ernie Mendoza, was coming home from publicans have focused so heavily on programs to help States provide health his job. He had been supervising a bas- the issue of tax relief. care coverage to the growing number of ketball game at one of the local Because of the tax cuts we have uninsured children throughout the schools. As chief of police of Needville passed in 2001 and 2003, after-tax in- United States. Ten years later, more Independent School District, it was his come is up nearly 10 percent. That is than 6 million children have been en- job to protect students during school extra disposable income that Ameri- rolled in this program. They are going and during events. cans have to pay college tuition, get for annual check-ups to the doctor, and However, on the same road was 29- their car fixed, or take a family vaca- they are getting their prescription year-old construction worker Guil- tion. medications that they need. And they lermo Paniagua. Guillermo was drunk It is extra income, Madam Speaker, are also receiving care when they are and driving his pickup truck. He was that Americans would not have with- extremely sick. headed toward the chief’s car. And out the tax relief that Republicans pro- Unfortunately, Madam Speaker, this within moments, Gulliermo’s truck vided. Now, the cost of consumer goods program’s success is threatened by in- crossed the center stripe of the road, also plays a major role in a family’s adequate funding, and hundreds of slammed head first into the chief of po- purchasing power. That is why keeping thousands of these children stand to lice’s vehicle. The crash instantly our economy open to imports is so im- lose this health care coverage they killed this dedicated police chief. portant. have grown to rely upon. The chief had devoted 25 years of his A tariff on inexpensive clothes from Federal funding has failed to keep up life as one of Texas’s lawmen. It was Bangladesh, for example, is a tax on with the program’s expanding enroll- something that meant a lot to him. He the American family. A tariff is a tax. ment. An inefficient allocation of these was proud to serve his country as a A tariff on affordable furniture from funds means some States are sitting on peace officer. He was a 1983 graduate of China is a tax on the American family. more than $1 billion of SCHIP funding, the Waco Police Department where he What is more, tariffs and other protec- while 14 States, including my own worked in this small central Texas tionist barriers constitute a regressive State of Georgia, face severe shortfalls town. tax because they hit and hurt working on the order of hundreds of millions of Then he moved on to the big city of families the hardest. dollars. Houston, Texas, where he worked with It is not Italian leather bags or an- This inadequate funding has forced the Houston Independent School Dis- tique Belgian furniture that gets some States to consider stopping all trict Police Department—one of the slapped with tariffs. It is the low-cost SCHIP medical services. Without help Nation’s largest school districts. And everyday items that families need to from the Congress, Congress will be un- then in 1996 he accepted the position buy. The more we open up our econ- able to continue to provide health care with the Needville ISD Police Depart- omy, the more we increase the pur- for the 300,000 children enrolled in its ment where he became chief of police. chasing power of Americans who need Peachcare SCHIP program. Without in- ISD police officers have the responsi- it most. creased Federal funding, these children bility to protect children and teachers Wages are rising, and that is essen- will no longer receive their immuniza- while they are in school. They main- tial. But we must remember that in- tions. They will no longer get their tain law and order and discipline. They creased wages cannot be accompanied teeth cleaned, or their eyesight keep the kids safe from day to day. by a reduction in the purchasing power checked. And worse still, they will not And Chief Mendoza was one of the best. of those wages through greater protec- be able to afford emergency room care He strived to be a positive role model tionism and higher taxes. in the event of a tragedy. for the kids he protected, and he made Republicans have pursued an agenda Madam Speaker, terminating cov- peace officers look good. of economic liberalization and embrace erage for these children would lead this He took the time to talk to kids and the great benefits of globalization. As a country further away from decreasing was well liked throughout the school. result, we can look at the question of the number of uninsured children in But it all ended a mile from his own whether everyone is growing in pros- the United States. Congress must act home and the indifference of a drunk perity. And we can answer the question expediently to allocate Federal funding driver.

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Like most drunk drivers, Guillermo woman from Florida (Ms. GINNY tleman from Arkansas (Mr. SNYDER) is had only minor cuts and bruises. He BROWN-WAITE) is recognized for 5 min- recognized for 5 minutes. was not injured. But those bruises did utes. Mr. SNYDER. People throughout not keep him, the coward, the killer, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- America, Madam Speaker, celebrate from running from the scene in the ida. Madam Speaker, I rise today about our heroes of the Civil Rights Move- darkness of the night. my bill, H.R. 514, which passed the ment. Every American knows of the He was quickly captured by the House earlier today. The bill will re- great contributions of Martin Luther Wharton County, Texas Sheriff’s De- name the Aviation Post Office in King. No Arkansan celebrates these he- partment, and now he faces first-degree Brooksville, Florida, after Sergeant roes without celebrating the Little felony murder charges, and failure to Lea Robert Mills. This is the Post Of- Rock Nine. No Arkansan remembers stop and render aid. fice that Lea used because it is close to these heroes without remembering You see, when you drink and drive his parents’ home in Masaryktown, Daisy Bates. and kill somebody, that is a felony. As Florida. I recently introduced a bill to re- it ought to be. Lea was a resident of my district who member another noteworthy Arkansan Chief Mendoza’s wife and four chil- gave his life for his country while serv- who is not as well known as he de- dren are now deprived of their husband, ing in Iraq. At 21 years old, Lea was serves to be, Scipio A. Jones. Scipio A. and father for the rest of their lives. proud to serve his fellow citizens, and Jones contributed to moving Arkansas The kids of the Needville school sys- he actually requested to be sent to and our Nation forward, and I am tem have lost a good protector. Iraq. pleased that earlier today the House After being inspired to volunteer for But, Madam Speaker, this was not adopted this measure, H.R. 433, to des- the military after the September 11 at- Guillermo’s first rodeo. You see, he has ignate the facility at 1700 Main Street tacks, he felt it was his duty, as a Ma- a total of four intoxication convictions in Little Rock as the Scipio A. Jones rine, to go where the mission was. Lea in the United States, two in Texas and Post Office Building. told his father that the Marines would His is the life of which movies should two in Georgia. In Texas he was given give him the best opportunity to make be made, Madam Speaker. Scipio probation for a DWI, but that was re- a difference in people’s lives. Africanus Jones was born a slave in voked when he was rearrested. And He joined right after graduating from Dallas County, Arkansas in 1863. He then when he got that second DWI, he Hernando High School in 2002, and he moved to Little Rock, Arkansas in the only spent 3 days in jail and got 18 had just recently ‘‘re-upped’’ for a sec- 1880s, took preparatory courses at Phi- months probation and his license was ond stint with the Marines. Tragically, lander Smith College and graduated suspended. he was killed by an IED explosion, from North Little Rock’s Bethel Uni- This drunk should never have been leaving behind a young wife and a versity, now Shorter College, with a given his driver’s license back at all. grieving family. Bachelor’s Degree in 1887. His four DWI convictions proved that Sergeant Mills was a true patriot and Jones apprenticed to practicing at- the system is not holding him account- brave hero, and our community feels torneys and was accepted into the Ar- able for being a drunk driver. his loss immensely. His dedication to kansas Bar in 1889. He was admitted to But the most disturbing thing about his country and turning his ideals into the Supreme Court of Arkansas in 1900, Guillermo Paniagua is he is illegally in action are truly inspiring. It is a sad to the U.S. District Court for the West- this country. So why is he still here? truth that in a cynical world, we are ern Division of the Eastern District of How did he get a driver’s license in the sometimes surprised by such coura- Arkansas and the U.S. Circuit Court first place? Why was his immigration geous acts. for Arkansas in 1901, the U.S. Supreme status not checked by the police offi- Learning about Lea from his family Court in 1905 and the U.S. Court of Ap- cers each and every time he was picked and friends helped me to have faith peals in 1914. up for drunk driving? He should have that not everyone is just trying to get In 1915 and 1924, Jones was appointed been deported the first time he was ar- by. Some are trying to change the as a special judge to preside over cases rested. world for the better. when the regular judge had been inca- Police Chief Ernie Mendoza was Dee Mills, who is Lea’s mother, was pacitated. killed at the hands of an illegal, a so brave and so patriotic at the fu- He was the National Attorney Gen- drunk driver. And this could have all neral. I don’t think I will ever, ever eral for the Mosaic Templars of Amer- been prevented. He and his family have forget that. While others who have lost ica, an international fraternal organi- become more victims of the U.S.’s in- loved ones grieve in very different zation headquartered in Little Rock, ability to secure the border and protect ways, Dee Mills, like her son, decided Arkansas which provided services to its citizens. to help change the world. Dee has put African Americans in an era when dis- Madam Speaker, Chief Mendoza was together a 501(c)(3), and it is called crimination resulted in few basic serv- a real person. This is a photograph of Lea’s Prayers and Postage. And the ices being readily available. The loca- him taken shortly before he was killed. purpose of this organization is to raise tion of the Post Office we will des- The Needville ISD and the great State money to send packages to our young ignate is less than a mile away from of Texas have lost a fine lawman. And men and women currently serving in the Mosaic Templars headquarters. the casualty list continues to mount in Iraq. What a wonderful cause, what a On a visit to Little Rock, Arkansas the U.S. by those lawless insurgents wonderful way to work out one’s grief by Treasury Secretary W.G. McAdoo who are illegally occupying our land. at losing her son. during World War I, Scipio A. Jones This government should be as con- I can only hope that in renaming this personally wrote a check to purchase cerned about the homeland casualties Post Office we will memorialize Lea’s $50,000 worth of Liberty bonds to sup- as it is about those casualties killed in courage and never, ever forget his sac- port the Allied cause in World War I, lands far, far away. Or there will be rifice for this great Nation. and soon thereafter raised another more Chief Mendozas killed. Both Lea Robert Mills and Dee Mills, $50,000 for this effort. And that is just the way it is. his mom, have given so much to the He was honored by President Wood- community and so much to America row Wilson, who appointed him to the f that I am very proud to represent the National Advisory Board to the Lib- b 2000 Masaryktown area and certainly the erty Bond effort. Mills family. He opposed and helped defeat grand- IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 514, SGT. LEA f father clause legislation that some MILLS POST OFFICE southerners were seeking to add to the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. LO- HONORING SCIPIO A. JONES Arkansas Constitution to disenfran- RETTA SANCHEZ of California). Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a chise and prevent African American previous order of the House, the gentle- previous order of the House, the gen- voter participation.

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In the aftermath of the Elaine Mas- Recent experience shows that the tleman from Texas (Mr. AL GREEN) is sacre of 1919, which resulted in the U.S. must impose deadlines with con- recognized for 5 minutes. deaths of five Caucasians and an esti- sequences so that Iraqi leaders will be Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam mated 856 African Americans, Scipio A. compelled to take responsibility. An Speaker, I would like to thank the Jones garnered national attention with unending U.S. military presence in Iraq Honorable BARBARA LEE for intro- the successful defense of 12 share- creates a climate of dependency that ducing the National Black HIV/AIDS croppers who had been condemned to undermines the goal of having the Iraqi Awareness Day resolution. I also thank death and by securing the release of Government control internal security. the 396 Members who voted in support nearly 100 other Elaine defendants who There is a growing consensus that of this resolution in a true spirit of bi- had been sent to prison. only a political solution, not a military partisanship. The legal work of Jones ultimately one, will address the sectarian conflict And I ask the question, why is it im- resulted in the case of Moore v. in Iraq. Yet President Bush has re- portant to support National Black HIV/ Dempsey being argued before the jected the wisdom of military com- AIDS Awareness? Why? Because as of United States Supreme Court, which manders, the Iraq Study Group, and 2005, 188,000 African Americans were found that mob-dominated trials were the voters by choosing to send more living with AIDS. Why? Because Afri- a violation of the due process clause of troops into the crossfire of a sectarian can Americans are 12 percent of the the 14th amendment to the Constitu- civil war. If the President won’t pro- population and over 50 percent of the tion. vide an exit strategy, Congress must new cases diagnosed. Why is it impor- He was widely respected by people of take the lead in ending the war. tant? Because for African Americans, all races in the central Arkansas com- To achieve this goal, I have cospon- HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death. munity. He died on March 28, 1943 and sored H.R. 645, a bill introduced by Why is it important, Madam Speaker? is buried at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Representatives DAVID PRICE and BRAD Because AIDS is the number one cause Little Rock. MILLER. The bill would, by December of death for African American women b 2015 31, 2007, terminate the authorization 25 to 34. I am pleased that this designation for military operations in Iraq that However, Madam Speaker, notwith- will acknowledge the lifelong service of passed, over my objection, in 2002. standing the impending crisis, I am Scipio A. Jones as a civic leader, tal- The original mission Congress au- hopeful. I am hopeful that we will allo- ented lawyer, skillful jurist and civil thorized, eliminating weapons of mass cate more funds, more funds for medi- rights leader and for his remarkable destruction and ousting Saddam Hus- cation, because this disease can be courage and notable contributions to sein, is no longer operative. If the treated. More funds for counseling be- the advancement of social justice. President wants U.S. troops in Iraq because this disease can be prevented. I would like to thank Chairman WAX- yond the end of this year, he should More funds for research because this MAN of the Oversight and Government justify his plans and seek new approval disease can be cured. And, Madam Reform Committee for bringing H.R. from Congress. I am confident that the Speaker, I believe that we must end 433 to the floor, and Denise Wilson of new Congress will not give the Presi- AIDS because it has the potential to be that committee for assistance in mov- dent a blank check, as the congres- our end. ing it forward. I also thank Represent- sional majority wrongly did in 2002. f H.R. 645 also requires the President ative LYNCH and Representative SHAYS CEDAW for the kind words they offered during to submit a plan and timetable for debate on the bill today, as well as phasing out troop deployments by De- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a James Savage, of my staff, for his work cember 31, 2007. It declares that U.S. previous order of the House, the gentle- on this legislation. policy is to withdraw forces in order to woman from New York (Mrs. MALONEY) is recognized for 5 minutes. f transfer responsibility to Iraqis; prohibits funding for permanent U.S. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam A RESPONSIBLE EXIT STRATEGY bases; authorizes employment, democ- Speaker, it is time that the U.S. ratify IN IRAQ racy, and governance programs; and the Convention on the Elimination of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a creates a special envoy for Iraq re- All Forms of Discrimination against previous order of the House, the gen- gional security. Women, or CEDAW. tleman from Maine (Mr. ALLEN) is rec- America’s servicemen and -women in The treaty has been in force since ognized for 5 minutes. Iraq have served with skill, determina- 1981 and has been ratified by 185 coun- Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, our tion, and courage. We owe them and tries; 185 countries cannot be wrong, country faces great challenges: energy their families our gratitude and our and they include such countries as independence, global warming, eco- unwavering support. Our legislation Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Nigeria, and nomic competitiveness, health care, does not cut off funds for armor and Pakistan. The U.S. stands out as the and widening income inequality. But protective equipment still needed by only Western country that has not when I visit with people in Maine, the our troops in the war zone. ratified the treaty and, in doing so, first issue they bring up is Iraq. No exit strategy will succeed unless keeps company with Iran, Sudan, and We cannot address our other pressing it has broad public support. I support Somalia. issues unless we solve our most urgent H.R. 645 as a responsible approach to Women continue to be subjected to problem: Iraq. We cannot make many ending the war by focusing on U.S. pol- severe human rights violations simply needed investments in our future until icy and on the now outdated congres- because of their gender. Women in we put our involvement in Iraq in the sional authorization for the use of many parts of the world are unable to past. The war in Iraq is straining our force. Citizens deserve to know where receive a basic education, earn a living, military and compromising our ability their elected officials stand on the war own or inherent property, or protect to address vital priorities like global and not just on the escalation. I have themselves against HIV/AIDS. Violence terrorism and nuclear proliferation. It let my constituents in Maine know against women continues to be a ter- is diverting attention from dealing where I stand and how I believe Con- rible problem in all corners of the with Iran, North Korea, and Afghani- gress should take a long overdue lead- globe. stan. Since the President will not, Con- ership role in ending this war. In the Mexican cities of Juarez and gress must lead to force Iraqis to take f Chihuahua, over 400 women have been responsibility for their own security by killed since 1993. In Guatemala over directing an orderly redeployment of SUPPORT NATIONAL BLACK HIV/ 2,500 women and girls have been mur- troops and promoting a political solu- AIDS AWARENESS DAY dered since 2001. tion in Iraq with a focus on transition The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Women are still stoned to death and to Iraqi control. previous order of the House, the gen- killed by members of their family in

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And according to Russia 70 percent of married women sured children are five times less likely Families USA, distrust of the health have been hurt in one form or another to have visited a doctor or dentist in care system, language, culture, these of violence from their husbands. the past 2 years compared to those are all barriers that are confusing to CEDAW is an important tool in com- children who are insured. Fewer doctor our families, and those eligibility rules bating discrimination and human visits can lead to serious illness and are high obstacles for families to en- rights abuses against women around health problems, as well as avoidable roll. the world. It seeks to ensure that costly emergency room visits. The In- Community health care workers, women have equal access to education, stitute of Medicine estimates that each such as the promotoras, play key roles public health, credit, property rights, year at least 18,000 people die pre- in overcoming these barriers to enroll- as well as prevent violence against maturely due to lack of health insur- ment for public programs. Promotoras, women. There have been numerous ance. as you know, exist in the State of Cali- positive changes because of the conven- But President Bush’s proposal will fornia and along the frontera, along tion, such as the implementation of not help the 46 million uninsured men, the border on the U.S. side. They are equality legislation, the eradication of women, and children in our country. qualified people who could help pa- harmful practices such as sex slavery, Instead of finding real solutions, Presi- tients access and navigate the complex and changes in inheritance laws. But dent Bush wants to provide tax deduc- and confusing health care system. there is clearly a great deal more to do. tions to wealthy Americans who can They can reach racial and ethnic mi- As one of the most powerful nations already afford their health care insur- norities that would otherwise remain in the world, the U.S. must be the lead- ance. Tax deductions, as you know, locked out of our system. er in the fight against these violations will not solve the real problem of sky- A recent report by the Journal of the of women’s human rights. Our refusal rocketing health care costs. Tax deduc- American Academy of Pediatrics com- to ratify the treaty sends the message tions will not make it easier for low-in- pared the effectiveness of community that CEDAW is not important and does come families and middle-class work- workers with traditional Medicaid and not need to be enforced. There is no ing families to purchase health care in- SCHIP outreach enrollment. The re- valid reason why the U.S. should not surance. In fact, as you know, our fam- port found that families who interacted ratify CEDAW. ilies may be better off without the with community health workers such The Senate Foreign Relations Com- President’s so-called help. as the promotoras were eight times mittee has voted twice to send the con- According to Families USA, Presi- more likely to obtain health insurance. vention to the full Senate for ratifica- dent Bush’s plan is ‘‘like throwing a 50- b 2030 tion, first in 1994 and then again in foot rope to someone in a 40-foot hole.’’ 2002; but it has never been voted on by And for the majority of uninsured peo- Almost 96 percent of children who that body. ple, his plan is like throwing them work with promotoras in the study ob- The U.S. is already substantially in nothing at all. tained health insurance. Seventy-eight compliance with the treaty and agrees People without employer-sponsored percent were insured continuously. The with its fundamental principles of non- coverage, such as people who work in study provides that community health discrimination and equality for women. small businesses, who make up the ma- workers can reduce the number of un- We cannot claim to be a defender of jority of those individuals in some of insured children, and we should move human rights without including over our districts, will not benefit from forward asking for the SCHIP program half of the world’s population. Bush’s tax breaks. Even White House to also provide for assistance through Ratifying CEDAW is something the officials admit that only 3 to 5 million the promotoras program. U.S. can do that can make a difference uninsured people would actually be- I know that the gentlewoman from in the lives of thousands of women come insured under Bush’s proposal. California understands what I am talk- around the globe. So what are we wait- The President’s plan, as you know, ing about, because those promotoras ing for? We should move forward and fails to relieve the problems that most also exist in her district as well. ratify it. uninsured adults and children face. We need to make sure that President f We have to do better for the Amer- Bush plans for a significant funds for ican people. And we must ensure that those children that are uninsured, and RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S everyone has access to affordable and I would ask that our colleagues please HEALTH CARE PROPOSAL quality health care insurance and that continue to provide funding for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a programs are easily accessible by all. SCHIP program and to expand that in previous order of the House, the gentle- Programs such as the State Children’s those needed areas. woman from California (Ms. SOLIS) is Health Insurance Programs, as you f recognized for 5 minutes. know, are very important. We call Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, today I them the SCHIP program, and in the PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF rise to discuss the need to make access State of California they are known as THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ to health insurance for everyone a pri- the Healthy Families Program. Across AFFAIRS, 110TH CONGRESS ority in our country. the Nation, Medicaid and SCHIP pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a As you know, 46 million Americans vide coverage for more than 34 million previous order of the House, the gen- are uninsured, including more than 9 children. These programs must be ade- tleman from California (Mr. FILNER) is million children in the U.S. One in quately funded and include needed recognized for 5 minutes. three people in the San Gabriel Valley, tools to reach all eligible populations. Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, in accord- which I represent, is uninsured; and However, as you know, millions more ance with clause 2(a)(2) of Rule XI of the across the State of California, 6.5 mil- children are eligible for these programs Rules of the House of Representatives, I re- lion adults and 750,000 children lack but are not enrolled. In fact, 74 percent spectfully submit the rules of the Committee health care insurance. Nationwide, 83 of the uninsured children are eligible on Veterans’ Affairs for printing in the CON- percent of the uninsured are from but are not somehow showing up on GRESSIONAL RECORD. The Committee on Vet- working families. Of uninsured Califor- these enrollment applications. Many erans’ Affairs adopted these Rules by voice nians, more than two-thirds of those are low income. They come from fami- vote, with a quorum being present, at our or- families have full-time jobs. Fourteen lies that are poor and unaware of the ganizational meeting on January 30, 2007.

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RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AF- with the ranking minority member and permit Committee staff for its majority and FAIRS, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, make such public announcement at the ear- minority party members to question a wit- FOR THE 110TH CONGRESS (ADOPTED JANU- liest possible date. The clerk of the Com- ness for equal specified periods of time. ARY 30, 2007) mittee shall promptly notify the Daily Clerk (3) When a hearing is conducted by the RULE 1—GENERAL PROVISIONS of the Congressional Record and the Com- Committee or a subcommittee on any measure or matter, the minority party members (a) Applicability of House Rules—The mittee scheduling service of the House Infor- on the Committee shall be entitled, upon re- Rules of the House are the rules of the Com- mation Resources as soon as possible after such public announcement is made. quest to the Chairman of a majority of those mittee on Veterans’ Affairs and its sub- minority members before the completion of committees so far as applicable, except that (c) Wireless Telephone Use Prohibited—No person may use a wireless telephone during a the hearing, to call witnesses selected by the a motion to recess from day to day, and a minority to testify with respect to that motion to dispense with the first reading (in Committee or subcommittee meeting or hearing. measure or matter during at least one day of full) of a bill or resolution, if printed copies the hearing thereon. are available, are non-debatable privileged (d) Media Coverage—Any meeting of the Committee or its subcommittees that is open (g) Subpoenas—Pursuant to clause 2(m) of motions in Committees and subcommittees. 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(a) Establishment and Jurisdiction— In recognizing members to question wit- (1) There shall be four subcommittees of RULE 3—MEETINGS AND HEARINGS GENERALLY nesses in this fashion, the Chairman shall the Committee as follows: (a) Open Meetings and Hearings—Meetings take into consideration the ratio of the ma- (A) Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and hearings of the Committee and each of jority to minority members present and and Memorial Affairs, which shall have legis- its subcommittees shall be open to the public shall establish the order of recognition for lative, oversight and investigative jurisdic- unless closed in accordance with clause 2(g) questioning in such a manner as not to dis- tion over compensation; general and special of Rule XI of the Rules of the House. advantage the members of the majority. pensions of all the wars of the United States; (b) Announcement of Hearing—The Chair- (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of para- life insurance issued by the Government on man, in the case of a hearing to be conducted graph (1) regarding the 5–minute rule, the account of service in the Armed Forces; by the Committee, and the subcommittee Chairman after consultation with the rank- cemeteries of the United States in which vet- Chairman, in the case of a hearing to be con- ing minority member may designate an erans of any war or conflict are or may be ducted by a subcommittee, shall make public equal number of members of the Committee buried, whether in the United States or announcement of the date, place, and subject or subcommittee majority and minority abroad, except cemeteries administered by matter of any hearing to be conducted on party to question a witness for a period not the Secretary of the Interior; burial benefits; any measure or matter at least one week be- longer than 30 minutes. In no event shall the the Board of Veterans’ Appeals; and the fore the commencement of that hearing un- Chairman allow a member to question a wit- United States Court of Appeals for Veterans’ less the Committee or the subcommittee de- ness for an extended period under this rule Claims. termines that there is good cause to begin until all members present have had the op- (B) Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- the hearing at an earlier date. In the latter portunity to ask questions under the 5– tunity, which shall have legislative, over- event, the Chairman or the subcommittee minute rule. The Chairman after consulta- sight and investigative jurisdiction over edu- Chairman, as the case may be, shall consult tion with the ranking minority member may cation of veterans, employment and training

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The record shall contain all (C) Subcommittee on Health, which shall actment of such modifications or changes in information required by clause 2(e)(I) of Rule have legislative, oversight and investigative those laws, and of such additional legisla- XI of the Rules of the House and shall be jurisdiction over veterans’ hospitals, medical tion, as may be necessary or appropriate, the available for public inspection at reasonable care, and treatment of veterans. Committee and its various subcommittees, times in the offices of the Committee. 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Chairman of the Committee may specify a diction of the Committee or subcommittee. (d) Availability of Publications—Pursuant date by which the subcommittee shall report (c) Oversight Plan—Not later than Feb- to clause 2(e)(4) of Rule XI of the Rules of thereon to the Committee. ruary 15 of the first session of a Congress, the House, the Committee shall make its (e) Powers and Duties— the Committee shall meet in open session, publications available in electronic form to (1) Each subcommittee is authorized to with a quorum present, to adopt its over- the maximum extent feasible. meet, hold hearings, receive evidence, and sight plans for that Congress for submission f report to the full Committee on all matters to the Committee on House Administration referred to it or under its jurisdiction. Sub- and the Committee on Oversight and Govern- EULOGY HONORING FATHER committee chairmen shall set dates for hear- ment Reform, in accordance with the provi- ROBERT DRINAN ings and meetings of their respective sub- sions of clause 2(d) of Rule X of the Rules of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a committees after consultation with the the House. Chairman of the Committee and other sub- previous order of the House, the gentle- (d) Oversight by Subcommittees—The ex- committee chairmen with a view toward woman from California (Ms. PELOSI) is istence and activities of the Subcommittee avoiding simultaneous scheduling of Com- recognized for 5 minutes. on Oversight and Investigations shall in no mittee and subcommittee meetings or hear- way limit the responsibility of the other sub- Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, a little ings whenever possible. committees of the Committee on Veterans’ over a week ago our country suffered a (2) Whenever a subcommittee has ordered a great loss with the passing of Father bill, resolution, or other matter to be re- Affairs for carrying out oversight duties. ported to the Committee, the Chairman of RULE 7—BUDGET ACT RESPONSIBILITIES Robert Drinan. He was a great man. He the subcommittee reporting the bill, resolu- (a) Budget Act Responsibilities—Pursuant was a great humanitarian. He was a tion, or matter to the full Committee, or any to clause 4(f)(1) of Rule X of the Rules of the priest and he was a Member of Con- member authorized by the subcommittee to House, the Committee shall submit to the gress. do so shall notify the Chairman and the Committee on the Budget not later than six When asked to talk about Father ranking minority party member of the Com- weeks after the President submits his budg- Drinan, it is impossible not to speak in mittee of the Subcommittee’s action. et, or at such time as the Committee on the the superlative in every case. And also (3) A member of the Committee who is not Budget may request— the words that I would like to use are a member of a particular subcommittee may (1) Its views and estimates with respect to sit with the subcommittee during any of its to quote a great man, Father Drinan all matters to be set forth in the concurrent himself. meetings and hearings, but shall not have resolution on the budget for the ensuing fis- authority to vote, cannot be counted for a cal year that are within its jurisdiction or At his funeral, which I had the privi- quorum, and cannot raise a point of order at functions; and lege to eulogize Father Drinan, I said the meeting or hearing. (2) An estimate of the total amounts of that when Saint Francis of Assisi, who (4) Each subcommittee shall provide the new budget authority, and budget outlays re- is the patron saint of my City of San Committee with copies of such record votes sulting therefrom, to be provided or author- taken in subcommittee and such other Francisco, when St. Francis of Assisi ized in all bills and resolutions within its ju- records with respect to the subcommittee as was asked what a person had to do to risdiction that it intends to be effective dur- the Chairman of the Committee deems nec- lead a good and virtual life, he said, ing that fiscal year. essary for the Committee to comply with all Saint Francis did, ‘‘Preach the gospel. rules and regulations of the House. RULE 8—RECORDS AND OTHER MATTERS Sometimes use words.’’ RULE 6—GENERAL OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY (a) Transcripts—There shall be a transcript Father Robert Drinan preached the (a) Purpose—Pursuant to clause 2 of Rule made of each regular and additional meeting gospel, sometimes from the pulpit, X of the Rules of the House, the Committee and hearing of the Committee and its sub- sometimes from the floor of this House shall carry out oversight responsibilities. In committees. Any such transcript shall be a for 10 years as a Member of Congress, substantially verbatim account of remarks order to assist the House in— and sometimes from the classroom at (1) Its analysis, appraisal, evaluation of— actually made during the proceedings, sub- (A) The application, administration, execu- ject only to technical, grammatical, and ty- the Georgetown University School of tion, and effectiveness of the laws enacted by pographical corrections authorized by the Law. But he always preached the gos- the Congress, or person making the remarks involved. pel through the power of his example.

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It was be- DRINAN, SJ cause of his faith that he was one of Boggs. our great champions for human rights. In his service, it was repeated during The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under He believed that there was a spark of the communion service, ‘‘Where there the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- divinity in every person, and he acted is charity there is Christ. Where there uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from Mas- upon that belief. But he did so self- is charity there is God.’’ Ubi caritas sachusetts (Mr. FRANK) is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the lessly. Deus ibi est. And on that day, in the When the Soviet dissident Anatoly Capitol, when we honored the two of majority leader. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Thank Sharansky was freed after 8 years in a them, charity was present and so was you, Madam Speaker. Siberian labor camp, it was because of God’s goodwill. They also, Father Drinan’s words Madam Speaker, I rise with a sad years of advocacy by many. Yet, at a duty, although also a proud one. It is a reception welcoming him to the United that we have submitted to the CON- GRESSIONAL RECORD, join the words he chance for our colleagues to mourn the States that was held in this Capitol, death and celebrate the life of one of Sharansky, surrounded by supporters shared with his students. He was a priest, he was a politician, he was an the ablest and most principled people and admirers, looked to the back so he ever to serve as a Member of this body, could find and thank the man who was American patriot who loved our Con- stitution and fought for our civil lib- the late Father Robert Drinan. his major champion, Father Drinan. Madam Speaker, I will include for erties, and he loved his students as a That was Father Drinan, eager to help, the RECORD of these proceedings the slow to accept credit. teacher. When he left here because Pope John eulogies that were given at his funeral I was particularly honored that ear- mass last Thursday by two of his fellow lier, it was the beginning of January Paul II, when he became Pope said he had to choose between being a priest Jesuits, the Reverend John Langan and actually, Father Drinan celebrated a Professor Ladislas Orsy; by John and being a Member of Congress, he mass at my alma matter, Trinity Col- DeGioia, the President of Georgetown said, ‘‘I am a priest forever,’’ and he lege, before I was sworn in as Speaker. University, where he taught for so left the Congress. He said that mass in honor of the chil- His successor, I know, is a source of many years; by our colleague Senator dren of Darfur and Katrina. And he great hope to the people in his district. EDWARD KENNEDY; and by former Am- prayed there that ‘‘the needs of every bassador Max Kampelman. The Speak- Congressman BARNEY FRANK will be child are the needs of Jesus Christ him- leading the special order in honor of er also gave a eulogy, which she herself inserted in the RECORD. self.’’ Those were Father Drinan’s Father Drinan shortly. Madam Speaker, Bob Drinan was an words. But as a teacher, as I say, he loved extraordinary man. He had several ca- He challenged us by saying, ‘‘Imagine his students, his law students. And just reers, any one of which would have what the world would think of the before graduation of one class, Bob been extremely impressive. He was a United States if the health and welfare Hickmont told me this, who was one of Member of this body for only 10 years. of children everywhere became the top his students, Father Drinan offered ad- By Congressional standards, that is not objective of America’s foreign policy! vice to a group of Georgetown law stu- a long career, and many people are sur- It could happen, and it could happen dents. He said, ‘‘As I look out at all of prised to learn it was only 10 years, be- soon, he said, if enough people cared.’’ you, with your new and expensive law cause his impact on this body and He continued, ‘‘Let us reexamine our school educations, I would urge you to convictions, our commitments and our through this body, this country and go forth into society not as mere legal this world was so significant. He was a courage.’’ He emphasized courage. ‘‘Our tradesmen, but as moral architects. convictions and our commitments are man of such force of intellect and Design, create and build a better and strength of character and energy and clear and certain to us. But do we have more equitable society and use your the courage to carry them out,’’ he determination that he made 10 years skills to help those who are otherwise here do more than many do in 30 or asked? ‘‘God has great hopes for what not being served.’’ this great Nation will do in the near fu- more years. Father Drinan, this statement and He was a prolific author of serious ture. We are here to ask for the cour- others of your statement are entered and thoughtful books. As I said in Mas- age to carry out God’s hopes and aspi- into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. sachusetts on Saturday, Father Drinan rations.’’ Again, those words, with those of your wrote more books than some high offi- He inspired us with those words, and 10 years in Congress, will serve as an cials in this town have ever read. as he led us in prayer that day, Father inspiration for all who follow the pro- He was a very distinguished educa- Drinan said, ‘‘We learn things in prayer ceedings of Congress and all who ever tor. Had he been nothing but the Dean that we otherwise would never know.’’ knew you. of Boston College Law School, and two That day in church at his funeral, Again, to his family, the Drinan fam- of our colleagues who attended that and since then, we are praying for the ily, to Helen and all of the family, his law school during his deanship, the courage of Father Drinan. That may sister-in-law, Helen, I hope it is a com- gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. have been Father Drinan’s last sermon fort to them that so many people MARKEY and the gentleman from Vir- from the pulpit, but afterwards, he sent mourn their loss and are praying for ginia, Mr. SCOTT, will be addressing us me a letter asking that I place that them at this sad time. And I extend my soon, had he simply been that dean for sermon in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. deepest sympathy to his family. 16 years when he helped make that into And I commend to all of you his call f the first rate educational institution it for ‘‘peaceful revolution’’ to all who is today, that would have been a sig- GENERAL LEAVE read our RECORD. He quoted John F. nificant career. Kennedy, who said that we could make Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Then on leaving this place, he spent that possible with our actions. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- 26 years teaching at Georgetown. At 86, These words join the many coura- sent that all Members have five legisla- Bob Drinan was a vigorous and engag- geous words Father Drinan said on this tive days to revise and extend their re- ing teacher who was widely sought House floor. He came to Congress to marks and include extraneous material after by students interested in the in- oppose the war in Vietnam. They join on the subject of my Special Order to- tellectual stimulation that they got his powerful words on the day, last night. from him.

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He not just their pride in him, but their priesthood to which he had committed cared most about those issues where pride and gratitude that he remained himself required him to do that. there was a danger that some people first and foremost a member of that So in his personal life, he lived by the would be mistreated. In the fifties and Jesuit community, an extra commu- code of celibacy and of obedience and sixties, he was the leader in the fight nity of people who have made such con- of poverty. And it was a voluntary de- against racism and for racial justice, tributions to education and other im- cision, and anyone who knew him knew one of the great examples of wrong- portant causes in this country. that he had talents which would have doing in American history, of people of But what was particularly striking allowed him to break those bonds, but African descent being mistreated. Bob was the gap between the immensity of he didn’t see them as bonds, he saw was a leader in the civil rights move- his accomplishments, the dignity of his them as an essential part of his being. ment. intellect and his person. No one was So for those who wonder about his He was a great civil libertarian, op- ever less inclined to stand on cere- dedication and personal morality, look posing efforts to oppress people who mony. He was a down-to-earth indi- at his life. Look at this man, who at 86 spoke in terms that other people did vidual. People who met him, and sim- awoke 10 days ago feeling ill, feeling not like. ply met him without knowing who he very sick, and ignored the advice of He was a great defender of the Jewish was, although that became increas- others to stay home and went to class community, against anti-Semitism. ingly harder as his fame grew, would be to teach at 86 and collapsed in class, He then became the founder, more surprised to learn that he was a man of because he had a sense of duty and an than any other individual, of the doc- such accomplishments. insistence on living by that personal trine of international human rights. He was a delight to be with. He was code that no one could deny. Before the seventies, there were people one of the most irreverent reverends On the other hand, he did not believe, on the left who criticized governments you will ever meet, and did not need and I do not claim that this is some- on the right for not respecting human ceremony, did not need any kind of thing he told me, he was a man who rights. There were people on the right false dignity. He had the talents. taught in his life by example as well as who criticized left governments for not What I want to talk about now is the articulately. As the Speaker said in her following human rights. common theme in that multiplicity of eulogy, he quoted Saint Francis of As- Bob Drinan was one of those who careers, of teacher and law school dean sisi, who said, ‘‘Preach the gospel, and forged the doctrine that we could de- and Member of Congress and priest and sometimes use words,’’ and Bob Drinan mand respect by any government of author. preached the gospel by his life and his any political stripe, that they respect We have a lot of debate in our society life’s work very effectively. the rights of individuals, and he was a and American politics about morality I believe that his view was that, yes, leader in his writings and his work in politics, what is the role of morality he was happy to follow a stringent here in the Congress. That was the cen- in politics, and there are some who moral code personally that few human tral core, whether it was racism or style themselves as very religious, who beings would be able to do with the anti-Semitism, whether it was govern- believe that they are the exemplars of dedication and discipline that he did ments denying people basic rights, morality in politics and who have been for as long as he did, but he also felt whether it was our own government de- critical of people like Father Drinan that that was his personal choice. It nying the rights of our own citizens in and said that he failed in that task. was a choice that he would urge on the name of security. Absolutely the contrary is true. Fa- others. He was a member of that im- He was a very good lawyer. In fact, in ther Drinan’s life was dedicated to pub- portant religious community, and the seventies, he was working hard on lic morality. Few people worked as through that religious community, yes, rewriting a criminal code which some consistently and effectively to bring a he would convey that message. of the people on the left thought was moral tone to the relationships we But he did not believe, and this is too tough, because he understood that have with each other. what is critical, that it was legitimate people had a right to be protected Now, people have said, ‘‘well, what to use the coercive mechanism of gov- against those who would violate their about on some of these individual mat- ernment to impose his personal choices rights and property. But he also be- ters?’’ Let’s be very clear. This is a on others, and that is the distinction lieved deeply from his experience that man who lived by an extraordinary ex- that Father Drinan stands for. In those there was no need for the government acting moral code personally. He was a matters of life where we affect each to disregard basic human rights in pro- priest. He was a priest for over 60 years other, where human beings come to- tecting all of us, and there were no and a member of the Jesuit commu- gether and impact each other, than more articulate defenders of that prin- nity. As a Member of Congress, he morality must guide our actions. ciple. served the Jesuit community in I would caution many of my liberal When he stood up against Richard Georgetown. When he went back to his friends who say, well, we don’t want to Nixon, it was because of his conviction district, it was the Jesuit community have morality in politics, because they that the Nixon administration was at Boston College. He voluntarily sub- are reacting against people who would defying fundamental human rights, a jected himself to the very stringent use the government to impose personal conviction which, of course, proved to discipline that the Jesuit community choices on others. That is not moral- be absolutely true. and priests in general follow. ity, and the problem there is not that That is the common thread. And Bob In 1980, when he was ordered by Pope they are imposing morality in politics, Drinan believed, and this is very im- John Paul II not to run again for Con- but that they are intruding politics portant I think to note, that it was as gress, that was a decision that caused into personal lives. a priest that he wrote, as a priest that him great anguish. It denied him the What Father Drinan stood for in his he served here, as a priest that he ad- chance to do something that he writings, as a Member of Congress, as vocated for human rights, because he thought was terribly important to his an activist, as an advocate, as a teach- genuinely believed that in his insist- very being, and he wished that he could er, was that in those areas of life where ence that we treat each other with the reverse the decision. But when it be- we come together and affect each dignity that human beings are entitled came clear that that decision could not other, we are obligated to follow a to, he was following the word of his be reversed, there was no hesitation. moral code, and that is a moral code God as he understood it, a God that

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It was that we night we also celebrate Father So I had that unique opportunity to owe each other the duty of respect and Drinan’s life and know well that the see him in both of those settings, both dignity. And, yes, morality belongs in life he brought to the issues of our in law school and here on the House politics, and Bob Drinan’s life, both as time will continue to shine on in the floor. And I saw him play the role of a Member of Congress, as a political efforts of those he touched and those the catalyst, of the idealist, of the man activist afterwards, yes, it was dedi- whom he exhorted to do more. who continued to push others when cated to morality in politics. I had the privilege of having Father they say they can go no further in try- He was a man who understood that Drinan as my dean at Boston College ing to strive for excellence and to there is no greater political immo- Law School. I met him in August of stand up for an ideal. And that is the rality than an unjust war; that nothing 1968 as the school year at Boston Col- role that Father Drinan played not just more greatly degrades human beings lege Law School was about to com- in law school and not just here in Con- than wars which violate the doctrine of mence. But the truth is that I had set gress, but for the last 26 years since he the just war. And he came to this Con- my goal to attend Boston College Law left this Chamber. gress as a leading opponent of the Viet- School 6 years before when I was a When we stand in this Chamber of nam War at a time when it was not the sophomore in high school because it be- Congress, when Members of Congress most popular thing, and up until his came my goal to go to Boston College are coming here to cast their vote, all last days he was a leader in agitation Law School so that I could have Father of our names are flashed up on a board against another unjust war as he saw Drinan as my dean; and, to be honest over the head of the Speaker to vote it. with you, I didn’t even know if you had ‘‘aye’’ or ‘‘nay’’ on the key issues of So I am very proud to be the inheri- to go to college in order to go to law our time. During the years that Father tor of that tradition. I do not claim to school, such was my desire to go and to Drinan was a Congressman, as the exemplify all aspects of it. But I do be in this school that was training law- Members would look up to see how share with him this commitment, that yers to help humanity. other Members of Congress voted, when people have a right to make personal At Boston College Law School in the they looked up at Father Drinan’s choices; that your personal choices late 1960s, Father Drinan used his name, they knew he was not casting a ought to be guided by a moral code; power as the dean of that school to ac- vote looking at the next election, but and that we ought to urge on each tively recruit minorities, to actively rather he was looking at the next gen- other that we bring out the best. But recruit women to come to Boston Col- eration on every vote. And that led to that when it comes to using the coer- lege Law School. He did so using the almost every one of his elections being cive mechanisms of the government, greatest power that a dean of a law as close as an election can be, because the central point is to make sure that school has, and that is admissions and he was not factoring in his own elec- people are treated fairly by each other, full scholarships. He wanted Boston toral life but rather the life of every that the role of morality in politics is College Law School to be at the cut- person in our society. His vote was true to enforce the fundamental right of ting edge of the change which was tak- north, every vote that he cast here in each person to be treated with dignity ing place in our society, and he wanted Congress. and respect. to ensure that those who had been ex- As a Jesuit, he clearly lived up to the cluded from our society would be given Jesuitical ideal of being a contem- 2045 b access to the law school education that plative in action. He worked tirelessly Bob Drinan was an exemplar of what they would need in order to effect the for both tolerance and for social jus- is appropriately morality in politics. laws in our society. And today, all of tice. He took on each task in this insti- We will miss him terribly, but we have, those who were exposed to him during tution, large and small, as he did oth- enduring, his example to drive us for- the years that he was dean at Boston ers in life, and offered them Ad ward. College Law School continue to have a Majorem Dei Gloriam, To the Greater Now, Madam Speaker, I want to yield debt to him, not only those to whom he Glory of God, which was a favorite to one of my colleagues, who is the brought in, in order to ensure that they phrase of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the only member of the Massachusetts del- were not excluded, but all of the rest of founder of the Jesuit order. egation who was able to serve with Bob us who were then exposed to these in- He was unambiguous in his convic- Drinan, one of the few Members who justices and the remedies to them that tions that America could do better, served with him and who has the dual Father Drinan ensured that that law could aspire to greater things for its distinction of both serving with him school embodied. people and the world. The direct and and being his student at Boston Law Just a few years after graduating candid quality of Father Drinan’s per- School and is a man who very much from Boston College Law School, only sonality added to the moral force that carried out the ethic of respect for 4 years later, I had the great honor of Father Drinan brought to the quality human rights that Bob exemplified. coming here as Father Drinan’s col- of the debate in this Chamber. His per- The gentleman from Massachusetts, I league. I felt that there was no greater sonality animated these discussions in yield him such time as he may con- honor in fact in being elected to Con- hearings and debates here on the floor. sume. gress than in knowing that I would be His eloquent, passionate, heartfelt Mr. MARKEY. I thank the gentleman his colleague. It seemed somewhat speeches are greatly missed. very much, and I thank him for his elo- asymmetrical that I would have the Madam Speaker, I think that one of quent statement. I thank him for the same vote that he had here on the the real ironies of Father Drinan’s ca- eulogy which he delivered on behalf of House floor. And when he would con- reer is that at its very end here in Con- Father Drinan at St. Ignatius Church sult me on which choice he should gress, in his very last term here that in Massachusetts on this past Satur- make, should he become the chairman he served in this body, that he was un- day. You captured the essence of Fa- of the criminal law subcommittee or opposed. In other words, just at the ther Drinan in that eulogy, and I thank the immigration subcommittee, it was point at which he had convinced those you for doing that on behalf of all of an honor for me to be consulted by Fa- who lived in his district that in fact us. ther Drinan as a young man now, but not only was he not outside the main Mr. Speaker, the House of Represent- his colleague in Congress, as to what stream, but his views were those that atives mourns the passing of Father was the best place. And his criteria of should be embraced by everyone who

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He was just here in Washington and in Massa- many people in Central America who someone who, by the time he had chusetts, but all around the world. were victimized by the wars that en- reached 1980, people looked up to with I thank the gentleman from Massa- gulfed that region of the world in the admiration that he had been unafraid chusetts. late 1970s and early 1980s, nobody was during those fights during the early Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I more dedicated to human rights than 1970s, one that had been able to now thank my colleague. And I would now Bob Drinan. command the admiration of everyone recognize another colleague who is car- When raising his voice in Congress in this body. rying on very much that work. The and trying to change U.S. policy was His defense of human rights was tire- gentleman from Massachusetts who not enough, he would travel to the less, from the plight of Soviet Jewry to just spoke alluded to Father Drinan’s countries where people were being op- the victims of apartheid to the dis- role in Central America, and our next pressed to speak out. Those of us who located and the powerless in Central speaker is a man who along with our were involved in El Salvador during America. He risked his own life in late colleague Joe Moakley played a the 1980s recall with great admiration going down to Central America after very important role in carrying for- his visit to that country in the midst the assassination of Archbishop Ro- ward that work of bringing people to of a civil war where he said mass along- mero. He was the first. His voice was justice which had begun with Father side of Archbishop Oscar Romero. Only the most powerful. He brought a moral Drinan. a few months after that visit, Arch- dimension to the crimes that were I yield such time as he may consume bishop Romeo was murdered by Salva- being committed in Central America. to the gentleman from Massachusetts doran death squads. He elevated that to a point where Con- (Mr. MCGOVERN). We also remember in 1989 when six Mr. MCGOVERN. I want to thank my gress had to deal with it. He mobilized Jesuit priests were murdered by the colleague from Massachusetts, BARNEY the Jesuit community, the moral com- Salvadoran military. I was working for FRANK, for organizing this Special munity not only here but around the Congressman Joe Moakley at the time, Order, and I want to thank him for his world to focus on what was happening who was investigating those killings. beautiful words paying tribute to Fa- in Central America. It was Father Father Drinan spoke up forcefully, de- ther Drinan as well as my other col- Drinan. And he was literally risking manding justice in that case. league from Massachusetts, ED MAR- his life when he went down there in It is also important to note that his KEY, for his very beautiful words hon- those early years. There was no protec- service to people did not end when he oring a truly great man. tion for him. That was the unwavering left the House of Representatives. He I feel truly privileged to have known commitment of his life, that he would continued to advocate for what was Father Drinan. As was made clear by use it in order to advance the cause of right and just in his teachings, his lec- the previous speakers, he was a re- those who were most powerless. tures, his numerous TV appearances markable man, remarkable in his in- And at Trinity College, as Speaker and his writings. credible faith and remarkable in his PELOSI said, on the day before she was Many of us would get calls from him, strong political beliefs. Did you see my piece in the National sworn in he delivered a sermon to each I think all of us who knew Bob Catholic Reporter, he would ask, or we of us who was there on our responsibil- Drinan will miss him; however, I be- would get letters citing specific pas- ities to help the children of Darfur, the lieve that even those who didn’t know sages in a book that he wrote or a book children of Katrina, and every child in Father Drinan personally will feel a that he read or some article that he need of help around the planet. And he great sense of loss, because we have thought was worth mentioning. He told us that it was our job here to lost a man who was truly dedicated to would sometimes suggest we use the make sure that those children were good. He was a man of unbelievable in- material in a speech or perhaps insert taken care of, that God’s work was tellect, of unbelievable conviction and something in the CONGRESSIONAL truly our own here in this great body. compassion. He also was a man with a Now, when Father Drinan was forced RECORD. He never stopped making a great sense of humor. to choose between political life and his You know, the day after his passing, difference. I have also had the privilege over the priestly life, it really wasn’t a choice. I delivered a tribute to him on this years of attending many dinners with On that day, I went up into his office House floor, and I recalled his early Father Drinan. He always kind of held and sat with him and I asked him how and steadfast opposition to the war in court. All the attention focused on Fa- he felt. And he said, ‘‘EDDIE, it really Vietnam and his most recent opposi- ther Drinan because he was brilliant, isn’t a difficult choice. I am a priest for tion to the war in Iraq. life, not a politician. I will find other and he had well-thought-out answers to ways to serve God, and I will be able to b 2100 every single policy question that ever accept this, although it is difficult.’’ He thought both wars were senseless existed. And that is just how he was. And for and moral blunders. Father Drinan was Over the last several days, I have at- the next 26 years, it can be argued that someone who spoke his mind, regard- tended his calling hours at Georgetown he had the most productive part of his less of the political polls or political University and his funeral mass at St. life, because during those 26 years he, consequences. Indeed, many of his clos- Aloysius Church here in Washington. I then at Georgetown Law School, est allies would caution him to be care- was struck by how many people whose trained thousands of young lawyers to ful in some of his pronouncements on lives he had touched. So many of them go out across this country and across some of the more controversial issues had dedicated their lives and their ca- this world in order to advocate on be- that he took on. reers to public service and education. half of human rights. But even when his words were con- He inspired people, and the only thing So he showed us how we could pursue troversial, he had this kind of uncanny that he scorned was indifference. justice, seek continued incremental knack of usually being proven right; Mark Gearan, who was a former progress towards peace, towards a more and whether it was the war in Vietnam staffer of Father Drinan and who actu- just distribution of society’s assets, or whether it was his call for the im- ally met his wife Mary Hurley working and towards a Nation which celebrated peachment of Richard Nixon, he turned on Father Drinan’s campaign, is now diversity and fostered tolerance. out to be right, on those issues and so the President of Hobart and William In the final analysis, Father Robert many other issues. Smith Colleges in New York, and he re- Drinan was a gift to all of us. Here in I admired his commitment to peace cently wrote an article that appeared the House of Representatives, the and human rights. Whether it was in the Boston Globe entitled, ‘‘Father

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Just 2 years other one who carries on in that tradi- young staff and encouraged their inter- ago on NBC’s ‘‘Meet the Press,’’ Father tion, the gentleman from Massachu- est in politics and policy. He took time Drinan eloquently stated: setts (Mr. OLVER). to ask your opinion on issues and was There’s a common core of moral and reli- Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I thank my genuinely interested in knowing why gious beliefs, and frankly, we are in total friend from Massachusetts for orga- you felt that way. ‘Tell me something violation of that. We are supposed to be good nizing this tribute, and I am grateful I don’t know,’ he would bark out in an to the poor; we have more poor children in for the opportunity to add a few elevator ride or driving to the airport. America than any other industrialized na- thoughts to the eloquent comments of tion. We’re supposed to love prisoners and A tough assignment to respond to the help them; we have 2.1 million people in pris- my colleagues in celebration of the life author of 12 books with such a keen on, the largest of any country on the Earth. of Father Robert Drinan. and inquisitive mind.’’ We also allow 11 children to be killed every Priest, lawyer, teacher, author, law I recall one time attending a speech day. All of the religions are opposed to that. school dean, Congressman and inter- that Father Drinan gave before the That’s violence. Why don’t we organize on national statesman, Father Robert Americas for Democratic Action here that? Frederick Drinan was an amazing indi- in Washington, D.C. When his speech Father Drinan spent his life advo- vidual who touched the lives of thou- was over with, he asked me what did cating to change these realities. As sands. you think. I said it was a great speech. chairman of the Subcommittee on More than 100,000 of my current con- He said what specifically did you like Criminal Justice, Father Drinan stituents in the northern part of about the speech. I had to think for a strived to reform our still broken Worcester County, Massachusetts, were minute. criminal justice system; and as the new fortunate enough to have been rep- But the bottom line was Bob Drinan chairman of that subcommittee, I hope resented by Father Drinan during his was not interested in just empty plau- to carry on Father Drinan’s legacy in time in Congress, and they were served dits. He wanted to know what moved that regard. extremely well by his unique brand of people, what worked, how to get things Father Drinan’s compassion for the politics and conscience. done, how to move an audience. disadvantaged did not end with his ten- Father Drinan was elected to this This country is better off, not just ure in Congress. After leaving Con- House by what was essentially an anti- because of Father Drinan. This country gress, Father Drinan continued to ad- Vietnam War platform. He was the is better off because of the countless vocate for basic rights with his service first to call for the impeachment of people he brought into the political with the International League of President Nixon but not on Watergate process, people who love this country, Human Rights, the Lawyers Com- grounds. Father Drinan’s cause was the people who want to make a difference, mittee for Human Rights, the Inter- President’s illegal bombing of Cam- people who want to change it for the national Labor Rights Fund, and the bodia. better. NAACP Legal Defense and Education He was a passionate supporter of Several years ago, I attended a grad- Fund. He also spent the last 26 years as international human rights. Father uation commencement ceremony, and a law professor at Georgetown Univer- Drinan spoke out against injustice the late John Kenneth Galbraith was sity. wherever he saw it. He even privately the speaker, and he said to the audi- I did not have the personal privilege funded several humanitarian missions ence of students, I would ask you to go of serving alongside Father Drinan in to Chile, El Salvador, Vietnam, the out and comfort the afflicted, but given this Chamber, but I first encountered Philippines, and other developing coun- the current political climate that Father Drinan’s commitment to equal- tries torn apart by violence and oppres- might be considered eccentric. So in- ity during my senior year in college. sion. He repeatedly urged the President stead I will ask you to go out and af- At that time, Father Drinan was dean and Congress to do more to restore re- flict the comfortable. of the Boston College Law School, and ligious and social freedom to the peo- That is what Father Drinan did, and he went out of his way to open opportu- ple of Russia, Bolivia, and Iran. that is what we are going to miss, a nities for minorities at the law school. While he served in the Congress, he truly great man who did some extraor- This motivated me to apply to Boston uniquely balanced matters of faith dinary things not only for this country College Law School, and today, I am a with matters of state. Although he op- but for people all over the world. proud graduate of the class of 1973. posed abortion on moral grounds, he Let me close as I began by saying I Mr. Speaker, this evening we pay held that particular religious belief as feel it a great privilege I had the oppor- final tribute to one who dedicated his separate from the issue of the legality tunity to get to know this wonderful life to improving the lives of others of reproductive rights and thus was a man, and I thank my colleague. and making the American Dream ac- fervent supporter of those constitu- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I cessible to all. A Jesuit priest who, tionally protected rights. thank the gentleman. Let me call on even as a Member of Congress, lived in In his district, Father Drinan worked another of Father Drinan’s former stu- a small room in the Jesuit community to increase affordable housing in older dents who now serves on the com- at Georgetown, Father Drinan helped cities like Fitchburg and Gardner, both mittee where Father Drinan did such make better the lives of countless mil- of which are in my current district. He good work, the gentleman from Vir- lions of Americans of all religious, ra- was also instrumental in securing fund- ginia (Mr. SCOTT). cial and ethnic backgrounds. Our great ing to begin the cleanup of the Nashua Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Nation will certainly feel the loss of River in north Worcester County. I thank you for organizing this Special this courageous and compassionate hu- Twenty-five years later, his efforts are Order so that we could pay appropriate manitarian. the foundation on which we build tribute to Father Drinan. I thank you for yielding to me and today. I rise today to honor the memory of thank you for the opportunity to pay Later in his life, Father Drinan con- our former colleague, the distinguished tribute to Father Drinan. tinued his crusade for international gentleman from Massachusetts, Father Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. human rights by teaching that subject Robert Drinan. Father Drinan was Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his at Georgetown University and by lend- elected to this body in 1970 on a plat- contribution, and now let me call on ing his expertise to numerous inter- form that advocated progressive ideals, another member of the Massachusetts national justice organizations here in

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He will be the last Father Drinan’s life’s work is an en- For me this is a very sad occasion be- probably. during example of public and humani- cause I was and remain a tenured pro- I note that there was a nonvoting tarian service that few will ever equal, fessor of law at Georgetown University delegate who served before him, but but we should all aspire to follow his and go every other week to teach a you see it doesn’t count in the Con- example. He led with superior convic- course there. How else could I retain gress. That is why D.C. is trying to get tion, and he lived his life with uni- my tenure which is harder to get than the vote. So Rob Drinan is the only versal compassion. He will be remem- to be selected, and he and I joked about priest who served. When he first ran, he bered for many, many years to come. that. was asked by one of the Boston papers, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I b 2115 well, why are you a priest running for thank the gentleman, and finally, very Congress, and he answered, ‘‘Why? Why But the fact is that there has been an appropriately, a colleague of Father not? Jesuit priests always have been outpouring on the Web site of students, Drinan’s in the fight against racism on avant-garde. Right?’’ Right, Bob, but of faculty, because Bob died so sud- the central, moral fights then and now have no doubt about it. Bob was a denly. We got a faculty notice just last in this country, the delegate from the priest first. week saying Professor Drinan is ill, he District of Columbia, a woman who When he wore the collar on the floor, is in the hospital, we fully expect his prior to coming here was a leader, as he was not trying to impress anybody. recovery, and telling us that we should she still is, in the movement against He was, I think, being entirely candid leave notes for Bob in a faculty box, when he said it is the only suit I own. racism and for civil rights, and in that and they will see that they got there. capacity, worked very closely then and Of course, it startled those who have This is a man who died on his feet, re- never seen a priest on this floor, much later with Father Drinan who paid her markably vital to the very end. He died the ultimate political tribute I think of less as a Member. the way we all want to die, just like When he was running for Congress in becoming her constituent. Although I that. No long illness, going to his last Boston, there were some who irrever- think he was still voting absentee up in class, he died as he lived. ently said ‘‘Our father, who art in Con- my district, I will tell the gentle- I must say, to the gentleman from gress,’’ as an unofficial campaign slo- woman, but you had his body. I had his Massachusetts, I can only imagine gan. Yet, when he bowed to the dis- vote. It was a good trade. I recognize what the experience must have been cipline of his church and was asked now the gentlewoman from the District when Bob Drinan was on this floor, be- whether he had pain and regret, he an- of Columbia (Ms. NORTON). cause I did not know him as a Member swered it is just unthinkable that he Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank of the House. He was gone for a long would renounce the priesthood to hold the gentleman for yielding to me, and time by the time I got there. office. Here I am quoting him, ‘‘I am he will understand that Bob Drinan He was 86 when he died, that is living proud and honored to be a priest and a was also a politician; and by voting for a long life. I was tickled to read a Jesuit. As a person of faith, I must be- you in Massachusetts, he at least had a quote of his in the Legal Times when lieve that there is work for me to do vote. Whereas living in the District, I he was asked about whether he thought which somehow will be more important appreciate that you provided him with about retiring from the faculty? And than the work I am required to leave.’’ a way for him to express his views. Bob Drinan said, ‘‘Jesuits don’t nec- I hope Members of Congress will hear Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I essarily retire,’’ they just did what you those words, this man who had a life think the gentlewoman would agree do, and he did keep doing what he did, after Congress understood, that honor that he was confident there would not and he did it through a fare thee well. though it be to be elected to the House have been much daylight between our Dean Aleinikoff said, well, when writ- and the Senate, that may well not be voting records. So he could do either ing for the faculty and students, he the greatest honor you will ever re- one. said, ‘‘his life was fully devoted to the ceive. Ms. NORTON. The gentleman knows service of others—in the church, in the For Bob Drinan, it was not what, of well that he would have expected you classroom, and in Congress.’’ course, you, Mr. Chairman, have spo- to lead this Special Order and he would Of course, Bob does not need more ken of, what his colleagues from Mas- have wanted you to lead this Special recognition. I am not sure there was a sachusetts have spoken of, is the ex- Order, and he would have been right. more recognized man. He loved being tent to which his deep religious beliefs He would have been right not only be- recognized. Not out of hubris, but out did not stop at the altar, did not stop cause you had the good fortune to in- of the delight and joy that was just a at the church door. herit his district, but as he would have part of his life. He was joyful every I think that Father Drinan would known, that the gentleman who inher- time you saw him. He was a man of have been very much at home with the ited his district, the new chairman of ideas who always wanted to stop you to bishops, the bishops who are first to the Financial Services Committee, pluck one of those ideas out of his stand up against war, the bishops who would bring it all together for us. brain and see where it would go in are the first to speak out for the min- I appreciate the way you have capsul- yours. imum wage, the bishops who are the ized Bob Drinan’s life, and I appreciate Among the honors that are most de- first to decry the inattention to the the words of his several colleagues, be- lighted him was the faculty, the vote of poor. Bob Drinan was, indeed, a priest. cause each has, in his own way, told us the faculty at the law school to estab- He, when he went to teach at George- something we did not know about this lish the Robert F. Drinan Chair in town, this was no favor to the law remarkable man. Human Rights. I suppose the only school. I had to go on a tenure track Now, I have listened in patience to thing that might have delighted Father like everybody else, 7 years of writing. my Massachusetts colleagues who, Drinan as much as what we did in just Bob Drinan did not, he had been a dean with some reason, can claim Father last year, an award, that is, seldom of a great law school, he had gotten his Robert Drinan, son of Massachusetts given to past Members of Congress. tenure, and he was welcomed with open after all, a man who represented the After all, all of them merit our love for arms at the law school. He was no first- State, a man who after all was born their service, and he was one of three time scholar. What was his discipline? and spent much of his life in the State; you heard Speaker PELOSI speak about In law school you have to teach what but you will forgive me if I come for- how rare is that honor. the law school needs, but if you have a ward to speak for the residents of the In 2004, the ABA awarded him its specialty, it becomes yours. Can any- District of Columbia and especially for highest award, calling him a man of body doubt why Father Drinan focused

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It is dedication and a belief. as associate dean and professor at Boston one of the great and growing legal dis- At the same time, he recognized that College Law School. He became dean of the ciplines of our time. One of his last the personal moral choices he made as law school until 1969, when he left to run for statements was made in a book called, a priest, and that he urged others to Congress. After besting a 14-term Member in ‘‘Can God and Caesar Coexist,’’ bal- make, were those personal choices and the Democratic primary, Father Drinan sailed ancing religious freedom and inter- voluntary choices, and he understood to victory to become the first Catholic priest to national law? For Bob Drinan, father the difference in the scope of govern- be elected as a voting Member of Congress. and priest, God and Caesar existed to- ance. He understood that there is a pri- During his 10 years as a Member of the gether, but the magic and marvel of vate morality and a public morality. House of Representatives, Father Drinan was the man, that when he spoke and acted Not that they are in conflict, but that an active member of the House Judiciary for Caesar, for the State, he understood they cover different spheres, and where Committee and brought the first resolution of that he was subject to the discipline of human beings interact with each other, impeachment against President Nixon. For the State, and that meant the first it is required that government set the years after he left office until his death he con- amendment of the United States Con- rules. tinued to write and teach as a professor at the stitution, which protects, after all, the He was a man who did as much to Georgetown University Law School. State and the church from each other. make sure that those interactions were Mr. Speaker, during his time in Congress They are dangerous for each other. governed by a set of moral principles Father Drinan’s dual role as priest and Rep- They can impose their will on each founded on what was for him a funda- resentative personified the beauty of our con- other. It is the great first amendment mental religious belief and the dignity stitutional underpinning of the separation of that keeps that from happening, stand- of man, and in his side-by-side example church and state. Using his priestly authority, ing side by side, freedom of religion, of a strict code of personal morality, he easily fit the mold of moral architect on ef- but that is impossible in our country which he followed as a matter of forts to end the war in Vietnam and to high- only when there is no action connoting choice, and his insistence that govern- light abuses of human rights around the globe. the establishment of religion. ment, when it became coercive, fol- However, he also disregarded church doctrine The President, Mr. Chairman, and lowed the morality of recognizing the to faithfully represent the views of his ‘‘pro- you have already, I think, entered for dignity of all human beings, he helped choice’’ constituency on issues like abortion the RECORD, the statements of those us, if, when we listen and read the les- that rankled and angered many conservative who spoke at the funeral, you and I, son of his life, to understand what for Catholics. and many other Members who at- some people is a difficult decision. Truly, Father Drinan was a beacon to follow tended, President of Georgetown, John Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great for those of us who know the difficulties and DiGioia, said in his statement some- sadness that I rise today to honor a remark- challenges of having to fight for sometimes thing that reminds us the deep char- able man, whose recent passing leaves a tre- unpopular positions. He fought those fights all acter of man for whom choices that mendous void in the world. I am referring of of his remarkable life that we will long remem- many of us would find difficult were course to Father Robert Frederick Drinan, the ber. easy because he had assimilated who he first Catholic priest to serve as a voting Mem- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- was decades before, and our President ber of Congress and a pioneer advocate for brate the life of our former colleague and man DiGioia said, At the peak of his en- human rights. of faith, Father Robert Drinan. I never had the gagement Bob Drinan was told he could According to news reports Father Drinan honor to serve with Father Drinan in Con- no longer serve as an elected Member. passed away from complications from pneu- gress, but the effects of his advocacy and And we can all imagine how difficult monia and congestive heart failure, but during leadership remain. In the years after he left that choice might have been for us. But his life Father Drinan spoke out clearly and Congress and contining through my election for Bob, there was never any real loudly on behalf of those without a voice. His and service, I was encouraged and honored to choice. The true character of the man, passion to protect the fundamental rights of have the friendship and counsel of Father the depth of his identity as a priest was the human condition both great and small was Bob. revealed by his act of obedience. second to none. His life is unique in American history. He Mr. Chairman, my appreciation is Mr. Speaker, Father Drinan’s was a power- was the only Roman Catholic priest to be particularly great to you. I have wait- ful force on behalf of human rights and he elected to Congress. He represented the best ed my turn. I have waited my turn, not helped pave the way for the establishment of that we, as Members of Congress, can aspire because of seniority, but because those the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. Al- to. Not bound to special interests or enticed by of you who came from the Massachu- though I came to Congress after he was political gains, he truly cared about the people setts delegation were, of course, those forced to resign his seat, I fondly remember who had elected him and those around the who spoke first and foremost for and working with him in the defense of Soviet globe who were persecuted or malnourished, about Father Drinan. But if I may say Jews in the early 1980s and I recall that he who could be called ‘‘the least of these.’’ so it is with the greatest sorrow and was routinely denied entry into the Soviet He was a passionate advocate for the poor the greatest respect that the residents Union because of these convictions. and he called ending world hunger his ‘‘num- of the District of Columbia, the faculty I think it is poignant to know that Father ber one passion.’’ His opposition to the Viet- and students of Georgetown University Drinan never got caught up in the trappings of nam war was the centerpiece of his 1970 join you in honoring a remarkable power or the personal ambitions of high public campaign. Asked by a reporter for the Boston Member of Congress, a remarkable office. The best evidence of this fact is that Globe why he decided to run for Congress, priest, a remarkable son of Massachu- Father Drinan never considered resigning from Father Drinan replied, ‘‘Why? Why not. Jesuit setts and, yes, a resident of the Dis- the priesthood when Pope John Paul II asked priests have always been avant-garde. Right?’’ trict of Columbia. him to retire from Congress or resign. Born in Boston on November 15, 1920, Fa- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I Robert Drinan was born in 1921 in Boston ther Drinan never strayed far from the city and thank the gentlewoman. and entered the Society of Jesus after grad- people he loved. After earning his bachelor’s As I summarize, let me say I think uating from Boston College in 1942. He com- degree at Boston College in 1942, he enrolled there is a common theme here. We pleted his seminary work at Weston College, in the Society of Jesus. He completed his have discussion again about the global where noted activist Daniel Berrigan was a seminary work at Weston College, earned a morality of politics, and the role of classmate. After earning a master’s degree master’s degree from Boston College, and a morality in our lives. Father Robert from Boston College in 1947, Father Drinan law degree from Georgetown University. In Drinan exemplified that. In his per- headed south to Washington, DC, where he 1953, Father Drinan was ordained and shortly

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It was this conviction that in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act and In 1980, when he left Congress, he returned led Father Drinan to politics in 1970 when he sent a message to the Nation and the world as a teacher to Georgetown University Law sought a seat in the U.S. House of Represent- that the U.S. Government is able to admit its School. It was there that he not only taught atives. During his tenure in Congress, Father mistakes and take responsibility in making but wrote important works of scholarship and Drinan was an outspoken opponent of the reparations. In a speech before Congress in continued to serve as a moral compass to his Vietnam War and was the first person to call 1987, Father Drinan profoundly stated, ‘‘No students, government officials and all Ameri- for the impeachment of President Nixon. Fa- U.S. Government may take away the liberty of cans. He was deeply interested in human ther Drinan was re-elected four times, serving its citizens, even in wartime, unless there is rights, constitutional rights, civil liberties and from 1971 until 1981. He stepped down in ac- some clear and provable reason. Lacking any ethics. Until the very end of his life he contin- cordance with a directive from Pope John Paul such reason, the deprivation of liberty of any ued to celebrate Sunday evening mass with II, barring priests from holding public office. U.S. citizen is a clear violation of the Constitu- the law students he taught and loved. Father Drinan was the first Roman Catholic tion, which states in the 14th Amendment that It has been recalled recently that when priest to serve as a voting member of the U.S. no person may be deprived of ‘life, liberty, or asked about his decision to wear a clerical Congress. I had the honor of serving with him property without due process of law.’ ’’ collar and a black suit, his standard reply was, on the Judiciary Committee during the Water- Father Drinan maintained his commitment to ‘‘It’s the only suit I own.’’ He was a sharp wit, gate proceedings. He was a man of deep con- the causes of human rights, education, and but also a deeply moral man. Many current victions, a passionate leader and a good promoting awareness of the triumphs and fol- and former members have called Father friend. Long after he left Congress, Father lies of U.S. history throughout his life and well Drinan ‘‘the conscience of the House.’’ Sen- Drinan continued to be a vocal supporter of after his tenure on the CWRIC. On the matter ator EDWARD KENNEDY said of Father Drinan human rights. Through his words and his ac- of Japanese American Internment, Father that, ‘‘of all the hats he wore, none fit better tions he demanded morality in our political Drinan was among the founding board mem- than teacher, for he was a teacher to all of leadership. Ever committed to his work, Father bers of the Civil Liberties Public Education us.’’ Father Drinan will be sadly missed by this Drinan spent the past 21 years as a professor Fund which was created by the Civil Liberties institution and our Nation. I am glad that last at the Georgetown Law Center where he fo- Act of 1988 to fund educational and humani- year the House honored Father Drinan with cused on legal ethics and international human tarian purposes related to the wartime intern- the Distinguished Service Award for his dec- rights. ment of Japanese Americans. As part of this ade of service in the House. We all mourn the loss of Father Robert F. board, Father Drinan ensured that we as a I knew Father Drinan best from his work as Drinan, a man who committed his life to stand- Nation never forget the mistakes in our history chairman on PeacePAC, a division of Council ing up for what he believed. He will be greatly and are reminded to uphold the virtues of for a Livable World, and as director of the missed. equality and justice for all. Center for Arms Control & Non-Proliferation. Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, Father Robert Drinan has cer- He was a man who believed deeply in world memorialize the recent passing and pay trib- tainly impacted this Nation in innumerable peace and he struggled mightily to achieve it. ute to a great and former Member of this ways, but I have been personally touched by He and the Council for a Livable World en- House, Father Robert Drinan. Many Members Father Drinan’s work and advocacy on behalf couraged me when I first considered running of this House have already praised his advo- of the Japanese American community towards for this office, and I will always remember their cacy of human rights and women’s rights, his redress. Our Nation owes Father Drinan much support and true belief that peace should be efforts to uphold government morality, his role honor, respect, and gratitude for his work to a goal of all Members of Congress. as an educator, and his commitment to his address the wrongs done to Japanese Ameri- In November of 2006, the Council for a Liv- Catholic faith. I rise today to highlight and cans during World War II and his tireless effort able World established the Father Robert F. honor Father Drinan for a particular element of to ensure this Nation lives up to its own stand- Drinan National Peace and Human Rights his human and civil rights advocacy work. ards. He will be sorely missed. Award to be given annually by the council to In 1981, as a former Congressman and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I ap- the individual who best exemplifies Father noted advocate for social justice, Father preciate the indulgence of the House; I Drinan’s commitment to peace. As Father Drinan was named to the Commission on appreciate the Members who spoke and Drinan said at the unveiling of the award, Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civil- submitted information and material ‘‘people will be reminded that: you cannot just ians (CWRIC). This commission was formed for this RECORD. make war.’’ He was right to oppose the Viet- to investigate the facts and circumstances sur- Mr. Speaker, I submit for printing in nam war and right to oppose the Iraq war. We rounding Executive Order (EO) 9066 and the the RECORD the eulogies for Father can all learn from his life’s commitment to impact of this order and the ensuing exclusion, Robert Drinan referred to previously. peace. relocation, and internment on American citi- St. Aloysius Church, Washington DC, Georgetown University President John J. zens and permanent resident aliens of Japa- February 1, 2007. DeGioia recently eulogized that, ‘‘Bob Drinan nese ancestry. HOMILY FOR THE FUNERAL OF ROBERT DRINAN, never faltered, was never discouraged. It re- The CWRIC found that EO 9066 and the S.J. mains for all of us to carry on the work for decisions that followed were not justified by (By John Langan, S.J.) which he prepared us, to build an earth in military necessity, but shaped by racial preju- John XXIII, in his great encyclical, Pacem which justice will prevail.’’ dice, wartime hysteria, and a failure of political in terris (1963), which was written exactly Mr. Speaker, let us carry the spirit of Father leadership. As a member of the commission, halfway through the course of Robert Drinan in our hearts as we in Congress con- Father Drinan was among the most outspoken Drinan’s life, has a passage which puts before tinue to work to complete the work he called about the need to remedy the injustices done us an important goal, the vision of a society of citizens exercising and claiming rights: It us to do. to these loyal Americans and permanent resi- is agreed that in our time the common good Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dents. Based on the CWRIC’s findings and is chiefly guaranteed when personal rights pay tribute to the life of Father Robert F. recommendations, Congress passed the Civil and duties are maintained. . . If any govern- Drinan, his enduring faith, and lifelong commit- Liberties Act of 1988, which provided a na- ment does not acknowledge the rights of ment to human rights. Father Drinan passed tional apology and redress to all surviving indi- man or violates them, it not only fails in its on January 28, 2007, at his residence in the viduals who were excluded from their place of duty, but its order completely lack juridical Georgetown University Jesuit community in residence due to EO 9066. force.’’ Pacem in terris (60–61) A society built on the practice of rights is Washington, DC. He was 86 years old and The CWRIC and its findings are cited as not so sweetly transcendent as the holy had recently been ill with pneumonia and con- historic and remarkable due to their impec- mountain of feasting and joy which Isaiah gestive heart failure. cable credentials, solid research, and far- summons up for us; it is not so intimately Father Drinan was an unwavering defender reaching influence, As such, we cannot under- and delicately responsive as the virtue of of the civil and human rights of all Americans. state the role of Father Robert Drinan in the charity or agape which St. Paul commends

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In listening Through his eighty-six years he learned pulses and from the harms which others to comments from various of Bob’s col- much and gave much to his students, his col- would do to us. It is the not the realm of the leagues over the years, I heard a gratitude leagues, his country, and to his community best but of the imperfect good and the nec- and a pride which arose from the fact that he of vocation and choice, the Society of Jesus. essary. It has been the favored realm of as a priest was ready to work alongside them As a result, so many of us mourn him and Anglo-American jurisprudence and a refuge in the demanding though often derided task look to him as an iconic and exemplary fig- for those who suffered from brutal and de- of legislation in a modern democracy. This is ure, a man in whom the religious and polit- structive social experiments carried on in an indispensable and noble contribution to ical issues of our age came together fruit- the name of ideology and religion. It is a our common life, a vocation in itself. Bob fully, if not always happily. We salute a life realm which Robert Drinan, as a distin- had the vision and the grace to combine two well lived for the good of others. We recognize a Catholic son of New England, who guished American lawyer and professor of difficult vocations in a way which strength- learned Protestant virtues and institutions law, and John Courtney Murray, the great ened the commitment and the morale of his and who came to share Jewish joys and sor- American theologian, valued and com- colleagues. His ability to do this was a con- rows, and who in consequence became more mended to other Catholics, especially for its sequence of the fact that he lived what he comprehensively Catholic and more univer- affirmation of religious liberty. It is a realm was doing as the work of justice, not merely sally human. We give thanks for a man of of ideas which has enabled Catholicism to the ambitious pursuit of a career. talent who seized opportunities to serve and flourish in this country and which has The contribution which he made as a priest a man of peace who was not afraid of con- taught Catholicism important lessons about in politics was a suitable prelude to the work flict. We give praise for a friend who gave the theory and practice of human rights, a of his later years in promoting the study of generously of his time and his knowledge to cause to which Bob Drinan devoted enor- legal ethics and in founding the Journal of so many of us even while he remained splen- mous amounts of his apparently inexhaust- Legal Ethics here at the Georgetown Univer- didly and eccentrically himself. ible energy and many years of that life sity Law Center. Events of the last twenty But in this task of capturing Bob’s special whose end we now mourn. It is a realm which years have presented a series of disillu- union of the vitally personal and the univer- always needs to be defended, but especially sioning crises which have created widespread sally good, the deeply Christian and the in times of fear and uncertainty when false public demands for reform of the profession proudly American, I will give the last and prophets would persuade us that the mag- and a continuing need for careful scholarship best word to our fellow Jesuit, Gerard nitude of some threat justifies the overriding and prudent judgment. This was a work in Manley Hopkins, who wrote in 1881 this son- of those rights which constitute the core of which Bob could find a happy convergence of net: our liberty. It is a realm which we as Ameri- his professional and priestly roles. It also ‘‘As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw cans have been anxious to extend, perhaps provided an academic and professional coun- flame; even beyond the limits of our capabilities. In terpart to the concern he always had for the As tumbled over rim in roundy wells taking up the causes of South African vic- growth and the well being of those aides Stones ring; like each tucked string sells, tims of apartheid, of Soviet Jews, of the whom he called his ‘‘minions’’ and whom he each hung bell’s disenfranchised in Central America and the enjoyed for the generous energy which they Bow swung finds tongue to fling out broad disappeared in the Southern Cone, and of the brought to political life. This energy was, of its name; Muslims of Darfur, and in arguing for effec- course, their imitation of and response to his Each mortal thing does one thing and the tive judicial protection for universal human own enormous energy and sharpness of focus. same: rights, our friend Robert was preaching the If Robert Drinan, was like Christ and all Deals out that being indoors each one dwells; same values and ways of thinking as he did Christians, a grain of wheat destined to fall Selves—goes itself; myself it speaks and in opposing segregation and capital punish- into the earth and die, as today’s Gospel re- spells, ment and protecting civil liberties in this minds us, he has born much fruit in those Crying What I do is me: for that I came. country. supporters and aides and in the generations I say more: the just man justices; For the most part, his advocacy of human of students who cherished him as one of the Keeps grace: that keeps all his goings graces; rights harmonized with the social and moral most remarkable teachers they ever had and Acts in God’s eye what in God’s eye he is— teaching of the Catholic church. But it must who have been filling up the web page at the Christ—for Christ plays in ten thousand be acknowledged that on the immensely Law Center with testimony to his impact places, painful subject of abortion there was sharp and his dedication. Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his conflict, a conflict which I wish neither to But the underlying unity of the incredible To the Father through the features of men’s minimize nor to revisit but only to put into amount of work he did as teacher, writer, faces.’’ a larger context of common concern for the speaker, political leader was his commit- well-being of women and children in a soci- ment to his identity as a member of the So- So we salute a man who has challenged our ety wracked by moral disagreement. This ciety of Jesus and as a Catholic priest. When judgments of what is truly important, who point also reminds us that the notion of he was confronted with a very stark and pub- has given a superlative example of generous human rights is not transparent in its con- lic choice, he made it clear what his own pri- service, and who never rested from his desire tent but is often used to express profound orities were. This may have puzzled and to do the work of justice. As he said to me in conflicts in a common legal language. It is pained many of his friends and colleagues, what turned out to be our final conversation, not what Bob would call a MIGA, it does not but it made it clear that his commitment to ‘‘I do not rest in the daytime.’’ He goes on ‘‘make it go away.’’ In the matter of abor- the work of justice in the law and in politics one final trip back to the district, where he tion, it is important to remember that a de- was truly an expression of his response to will finally rest with his brother Jesuits in cisive point of disagreement for many Catho- the love of God, a response which affirmed New England. We pray—may God be with lic politicians is about the appropriate limits that love and justice are indeed bound to- you, Bob, and may God be with us as we take up our share in the great work. For, as Con- of state action and about the attainability of gether, but that neither requires a particular gressman Hoyer reminded us the other day a stable democratic consensus on a matter office or role, that at the center of his being of the motto above the Speaker’s Rostrum in on which the major religious and philo- he would be God’s faithful servant first, last, the House, where Bob spent his happiest and sophical traditions reach conflicting conclu- and always and that this meant he would richest years, ‘‘In God We Trust.’’ sions, not about the moral issue in itself or continue to be a very American, very prag- about Catholic teaching. The shape of legis- matic idealist, an advocate of the society of EULOGY FOR FR. ROBERT DRINAN lation can be a matter for prudential dis- right in which the work of justice still need- (By Ladislas Orsy, SJ) agreement, not an issue of faithfulness. ed the dedication and guidance of one who Three years after Bob began his career in would remain priest and prophet. At this sacred place, Congress, Roe v. Wade turned abortion from I do not know what purgatory will be like As the ancient and solemn prayers are un- a contested legal issue to a divisive political for Bob. He would dismiss any form of phys- folding, issue. This he had to live through, for in ad- ical suffering or infirmity as a trivial re- And our spirits are finding peace and rest, dition to being an advocate for human straint on the desire of his heart for the good We remember the faithful servant of God, rights, he was also a practicing politician. and an empty distraction from the impor- Robert Drinan, our friend. This, in combination with his priesthood, tant work to be done, as he did in the year He was a priest who offered prayers on our was the feature of his life which most at- before his death. I surmise that the central behalf in troubled days; tracted the attention of the media and the part of his purgatory will be accepting that He was a teacher who had no fear to tell the general public. It was also what made him he has indeed arrived in a jurisdiction where truth in confused times;

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Robert Drinan needs no monument to be other way, then I will do as I am told.’’ At the peak of his engagement in the Con- How shall we keep his memory alive? remembered: His spirit is alive in many minds and hearts, gress, Bob Drinan was told he could no Powerful persons build monuments for them- longer serve as an elected member. We all May his spirit be the driving force of our selves so that they are remembered: can imagine how difficult the choice might lives. the pharaohs built pyramids in their have been for us. But for Bob, there was quest for immortality. never any real choice. The true character of FATHER DRINAN FUNERAL MASS FEBRUARY 1, But, a good person will be remembered for the man, the depth of his identity as a 2007, ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, WASHINGTON, DC what he was: he needs no monuments; priest, was revealed by his act of obedience. he lives in the minds and hearts of (By John J. DeGioia) The passage from Isaiah concludes, ‘‘He those who knew him. ‘‘Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my will not falter or be discouraged until he es- My task is to speak well of him (this is what chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my tablishes justice on earth.’’ eulogy means). Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the Whether as a dean of law school at Boston nations.’’ College of 14 years, or as a member of Con- This task is hard and easy. These words of the Prophet Isaiah describe gress for 10 years, a member of our Law cen- It is hard because he had a rich and complex a man we all know as a true servant of the ter faculty for 26 years, a Jesuit of 65 years, personality. Lord, because he was a true servant of jus- the call was that of justice. Bob Drinan And throughout his life he struggled to re- tice. never faltered, was never discouraged. ceive an abundance of grace. Our University community, our country, It remains for all of us to carry on the And God struggled to get hold of him. our global community—we were all pro- work for which he prepared us, to build an It is easy because what I am going to say you foundly fortunate to have known him, to earth in which justice will prevail. already know, all I do is to articulate have benefited from his wisdom, his keen in- what you have perceived. tellect, his principled leadership, his great REMARKS OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY Let me then say it simply and plainly—with heart. AT THE MASS OF THE RESURRECTION FOR no ornament: A devoted patriot, he demanded that the REVEREND ROBERT F. DRINAN, SJ Fr Robert Drinan was a good man. government serve all of the people and not Father Brown, Father Langdon, Madam He had an immense capacity to give: that only the wealthy and the influential. Speaker, Helen, Betsey, Suzy, Anne and all tells it all. A cherished pastor, he shared the joys of family and friends of Father Drinan, and countless weddings and baptisms and pro- members of his Georgetown Community. It’s Whenever his restless eyes caught sight of vided guidance and unwavering support to so an honor to join in celebrating Bob’s ex- someone, many as they wrestled with difficult ques- traordinary life and enduring legacy. More He or she could be a local or a visitor, a stu- tions and great personal challenge. than any person I’ve ever known Bob took to dent or a teacher, a poor soul or a rich A gifted teacher, he expected that students benefactor, heart the belief that here on earth, God’s master the letter of the law, while culti- If conversation ensued work must be our own. vating in them a respect for the spirit of jus- Fr. Drinan invariably unfailingly was ready We know how hard he worked every day to tice and preparing them to accept the ethical to help him, to help her; and then he make our community, our country and our responsibilities of their profession. the helper said gently ‘‘Thank You!’’ world a better place. Now he is with God, and A man of deep and abiding faith, embraced we know the Lord has told him, ‘‘Well done, He fulfilled the greatest commandments in the command to love his neighbor—and for thou good and faithful servant.’’ Well done the law: Bob, that meant solidarity with those in indeed Bob. ‘‘You shall love the Lord, your God’’ need throughout the global community. To look back over the sweep of his incred- And ‘‘you shall love your neighbor as your- Bob understood that human dignity is not ible life is to see vivid proof of what even self.’’ contingent on the whims of the state. It is an lone individuals—armed with moral clarity These two commandments—Jesus said—Are absolute, objective good that government, and courage—can do when they set their the perfection of the law (cf. Mt. 22:34– that power, that the rule of law must protect minds on making a difference. He dem- 40). and promote. Human dignity is not con- onstrated constantly that each of us has the He was therefore a good lawyer: he fulfilled strained by manmade boundaries and bor- capacity to work for change and have an im- the greatest commandments of the law. ders, and neither is our obligation to foster pact, and he did it by example—through his and support it. Bob traveled the globe on How did he come to that? He gave from his service, his faith and ministry, and his human rights missions, telling the stories of own riches. writings and his passion for education. those whose voices those in power could not Of all the hats he wore, none fit him better I presume, (I do not know, but no other as- or would not hear, and championing those than that of teacher, and we’ll never forget sumption makes sense), who could not fight. all he taught us. That once upon a time, The way Bob brought his faith into public His election to Congress was a dramatic The young Robert Drinan discovered the gift life can be an inspiration to us all. Public turning point in the effort to end the tragic, of this beautiful creation, service was a means of living out his deep misguided, and wasteful war in Vietnam. We And had a glimpse of its almighty Creator, faith, his vocation as a priest. And so, he was miss him more than ever in the halls of Con- Thus he became rich a public servant of extraordinary compassion gress today, when that cruel history is re- And he conceived a gratitude and conviction, conscience and character peating itself. For all that he received, who knew that the power and platform of He stood up to the abuses of a President— And responded by enriching others. public office were subordinate to justice. at first as a lonely voice, but in the fullness And then the decisions that shaped his life It was the depth of commitment to his vo- of time, the nation agreed and the President simply followed: cation that was the most striking dimension stepped down. He became a priest, a teacher, an advocate of of Bob’s character. He took on immensely challenging and human rights, a helper of those in dis- I first met Bob more than 25 years ago often unrewarding tasks such as rewriting tress. when I was serving as assistant to Father the federal criminal code to make the ad- Tim Healy, then President of Georgetown. ministration of justice both effective and The goodness that he received and possessed For those of you who knew Tim, you will re- fair. The challenge was tough; it was com- shaped his personality, member that he was not easily awed. plex; it was thankless; it took a decade—but And throughout his life he kept giving, When he spoke of Bob Drinan, there was a it was no match for the brilliant legal mind Assiduously and impatiently, sense of awe in his voice. and the will of iron of this Jesuit. Perfectly and imperfectly, No doubt, Tim was as impressed by Bob’s He summoned all of us to ease the plight of But always magnanimously achievements as all of us were. But there the oppressed—whether African Americans To all and sundry. was something else that moved Tim when he in our own country; Jews in the Soviet In one way or another, we all experienced it. reflected on the example of Bob Drinan. Union, or the countless heartbreaking num- I am indeed articulating what you know. They shared the most profound dimension of ber of impoverished, dispossessed and ne- Indeed, he was a good lawyer. their identities—they were both Jesuit glected throughout the world. He held up a And he fulfilled the perfection of the law. priests. mirror to our conscience, both in and out of

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My own view was that the Pope knew that Massachu- them to improve productivity to com- a stranger and you welcomed me, pete in the international arena and naked and you clothed me, setts would be in good hands with Ted Ken- ill and you cared for me, nedy in the Congress and that there was an helping them to create jobs and keep in prison and you visited me. . . urgent need for the legal profession to learn our jobs in the Midwestern United whatever you did for one of these least what Father Drinan would teach. States in the Ohio Valley. brothers of mine, you did for me. Our last meeting was a few weeks ago I was informed by the Internal Rev- when he invited me to lunch in the lovely When I think of Bob Drinan, I’m reminded enue Service the next year that I was new dining room for Priest at Georgetown of the famous lines from Oliver Wendell going to be allowed to invest in our University. I pointed out to him that I was Holmes: ‘‘As life is action and passion, it is five days older than he and, therefore, should government. And what it did was that required of a man that he should share the be considered the senior, but he insisted on investment took away money that was passion and action of his time at peril of paying the bill. He had read an article I had hard earned by all of the families that being judged not to have lived.’’ written which was published in The New were working together with us. He served with us in Congress for only ten York Times calling for a serious active re- years, but for that brief time, he was like a Over time what that would have birth by our government of the Reagan effort meteor across our sky. I think back to that added up to would not have been a for the world to destroy all of our nuclear first campaign, and to the team of extraor- fancy lifestyle, because we were fo- weapons of mass destruction. This interested dinary young people he inspired—like a cused very much on serving our com- him immensely. I told him of the progress young John Kerry—whom he affectionately munity. What it would have added up being made in that direction and I promised referred to as his ‘‘minions.’’ to keep him informed. I will. Death, after all, to quite simply was more jobs. It would They were brimming with ideas and deter- is only a horizon; and the horizon is only the have been not only more jobs in our mination to change our nation for the bet- limit of our sight. company where we would employ peo- ter, and—decades later—many remain pas- ple to empower others to work to- sionately engaged in the public square f unbent and unbowed in their commitment to gether, but especially where we saw the serving others. b 2130 impact of these regressive tax policies That’s how great his influence was, and COUNTDOWN TO TAX INCREASE was in the damaging of the economy I’m grateful too to Bob, because from this during the 1990s. group of young idealists, I think I’ve gotten The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The Clinton administration actually a Senate colleague; at least two chiefs of ELLSWORTH). Under the Speaker’s an- inherited the fruit of Ronald Reagan’s staff; a pollster; a team of advisors; and one nounced policy of January 18, 2007, the vision. Ronald Reagan cut taxes. He determined core of volunteers. So thank you gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. DAVIS) sought to streamline regulation. He Father! is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- That his droll wit, immense intellect, and sought to empower people. It led to the his unwavering commitment to justice and ignee of the minority leader. longest period of sustained continuous peace are gone from us now, makes me sad. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speak- growth in the history of this country. But we know that ‘‘Blessed are the peace- er, we would like to take some time Mr. Clinton was able to inherit that. makers for they shall be called the children this evening to continue the conversa- But Ronald Reagan was the author of of God’’—and we know too that our great tion that we began the first full week that. The fruit of the policies of the teacher, friend, and leader is smiling down of Congress, talking about the impact Clinton administration were most felt on us today. God Bless you, Father Drinan. of world view on policies that affect in the late 1990s. They were felt as the Your inspiration still guides us. the creation of jobs, that affect fami- Internet bubble burst, as we began to lies, working families, creating hope TRIBUTE TO FATHER DRINAN see increasing pressure from foreign and creating opportunity for the fu- (By Max M. Kampelman) competition, as we began to see jobs ture. leave this country. Father Drinan and I first met in early 1980, As we have shared each week, we We saw regulation increase, we saw the last year of the Carter administration. want to point out that though there President Carter had unexpectedly asked me taxes increase. Ultimately, all of that to spend three months in Madrid heading the were a variety of motivations in the adds up to money coming from one American delegation to the Conference on most recent elections, one thing is place, and that is the pocketbook of Security and Cooperation in Europe, known clear that was not talked about by the the American taxpayer. I look back on as the Helsinki process and consisting of American people, I don’t think realized companies that we went to serve over thirty-five countries. the full impact and the emotion of and over again. We heard about the in- The Congress had established a joint House many of the votes that were taken, is creased tax burdens that were on the and Senate Commission to make certain that we are now 1,426 days away from working families, that were on the that the United States would not permit the one of the largest tax increases in human rights dimension of the agreement to middle managers, that were on the en- be buried by the Soviet Union and those American history. gineers. states more interested in economics and se- It has only been 18 days since the last Out in the community, that trans- curity. Father Drinan was an active member time the Democratic Party voted lates into an increased burden on of the Congressional Commission. unanimously to raise taxes in this teachers and police officers, on people In my role as Chairman, I invited the Com- Chamber. The reason that I bring this providing services, small business own- mission to be an integral part of our delega- up is I go back to the last time there ers and the local community. It was tion and urged its Members to spend as much was a significant raising of taxes. In something that was not often seen in time in Madrid with me as they could. Fa- 1992, Bill Clinton was elected President ther Drinan took advantage of that oppor- the national press, but was felt very tunity and I was proud to have him, a of the United States. He promised to much in the Ohio Valley. It was felt in frocked Jesuit and a Member of Congress, cut taxes on working families, and, in the Rust Belt; it was felt across the symbolically and actively representing our fact, came into office and decided that Northern Midwest. country and our values. he needed to change his mind based on We saw that working in manufac- The meetings lasted for three years and a different statistic and brought about turing, in the machine tool industry, not for three months. With the help of Fa- what was the largest tax increase in where these taxes and regulations were ther Drinan and the Members of the Commis- American history. difficult and created a tremendous bur- sion, our Delegation decided not to bring the Now that was particularly inter- den. They did not create jobs, in fact, meeting to a close until we could see signs of improved Human Rights on the part of the esting to me. I remember the night of created quite the opposite. The cost of Soviet Union and its Eastern European col- that election, was not in politics, was health care began going up. leagues. We quietly negotiated significant working in business, and was getting There was a cost of compliance with achievements in that area. ready at that time, had just started, environmental regulations that went

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3101 up. And all of that was ultimately every family, for the vast majority of add value or not, and making sure that passed to the American consumer. us in this Chamber tonight, and those our bureaucracy is leaned up, flattened When George W. Bush was elected who are watching at home, is this: you out and made more efficient to serve President, he wanted to carry on that will have, if you are making between 30 the taxpayer more effectively and vision of Ronald Reagan and so did the and $60,000 a year, at a minimum a allow those resources to go to the place Republican Congress that had passed $2,098 tax increase, that will come where they are needed the most. tax cuts through the late 1990s that had automatically with no legislation. My colleague joining me tonight who been vetoed by President Clinton. The reason for that is, in 1,426 days has been the leader of this Countdown When President Bush came into of- these taxes simply increase. And I Crew over the past 5 weeks is my friend fice, he inherited a recession that was think that we need to keep in mind one from Pennsylvania, BILL SHUSTER, also well under way. Combined with the 9/11 thing. The goal of government cannot coming out of the small business world attacks, it was a devastating impact on be and is not to create jobs, because like me, who understands what it is the American economy. But the tax government cannot create jobs. It does like to meet a payroll, understands cuts that were enacted in 2001 and 2003 not have free assets that can generate what it is like to pay for health bene- and that we extended each of the past value that can build a nest egg for a fits, understands what it is like if we 2 years had quite the opposite effect in working family. do not get up in the morning and go to time of war, in a time of national What we can do is create a framework, there is no salary at the end of threat: seven million new jobs were work to empower a framework that al- the month, and in order to make sure created. lows people to achieve, to pursue the that we can make a difference for our More importantly than that, I think American Dream, that allows them to family, we had to go to work and work that the leadership in the Republican go forth and to work, to create a vision hard. Party, the conservative vision, the for their own future, to build a future In that time, we both understood the Ronald Reagan vision for America, unfor their children and grandchildren, impact of those tax increases on lim- derstood one thing, that by allowing and to encourage their children that iting our ability to provide for our chil- people to keep more of what they had they can pursue one. dren’s future and also to have money in earned, they will spend it wisely. They That is why America is the number the economy that is going to create will spend it in a way that will bring one destination for people from all over more jobs. With that I would like to back more to them and build for their the world, because America is the land yield to the gentleman from Pennsyl- future and invest in their future. to begin again. I saw that with the vania. That is why we have constantly in- grandparents of my wife, Pat, who Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I thank troduced legislation to allow people to came through Ellis Island. My children the gentleman for hosting this eve- keep more of what they earn. That is have been to Ellis Island to see the ning’s hour, as we count down the tax why last year we introduced the 401 names of their great grandparents on increase that is going to occur in this Kids Bill, to allow parents, at the birth the wall. country in 1,426 days unless this Con- of their child, to set aside money for They came to this country because gress acts, unless the Democratic ma- college that could be accrued year they believed in their own way the jority acts to stop it. after year just like an IRA. streets were paved with gold, with op- I think it is important, you pointed That legislation has no hope in this portunity, with a future that they out, that you are a small business Congress, because the chairman of the could pursue by hard work, by savings, owner. I was a small business owner. I Ways and Means Committee has said that every one of the tax cuts that has by serving others that they could make know there are many small business created these record revenues will be a difference. Within one generation of owners in Congress. And I think it is repealed in 1,426 days. One thing that that, their children were educated. important that the American people many of us did not understand before They had their children going through understand there are people serving in in this country, but I want to share college, their children were out work- Congress that know what it is like to with all of you tonight watching from ing in the economy. And they in two meet a payroll, to get up and unlock home, is this: that in order for the generations have created jobs. the doors every day and make sure Democratic Congress to bring about My wife was the first woman in the that your business and the people that one of the largest tax increases in his- history of her family to graduate from you employ have a job there. tory, they simply have to do nothing. college, and she pursued that oppor- It is extremely difficult to do when The compromise that was negotiated tunity and that vision. I have a daugh- the tax burden goes up. And if we do for the original tax cuts was that those ter now who is getting ready to teach not act, as I said in this Congress, the taxes had a sunset and that many of school, who is student teaching now. Democratic majority does not even the taxes, particularly small business She is not going to face that same kind have to act; it just has to run out the taxes, education tax credits had to be of opportunity because the tax policies, clock. extended from Congress to Congress, the economic policies toward working As you mentioned, what we will expe- from year to year to reauthorize them. families in this country are about to rience on January 1, 2011, is over a $200 It is very clear from the candidates regress in 1,426 days. billion tax increase. And that will in the Democratic Party for Congress, I believe that our role must not be to occur over the next 3, 4 years as tax over and over they are saying that raise taxes, to create additional bur- cuts that we put in place in 2001 and taxes must be raised. The gentleman dens for small business, to create addi- 2003, if they are not extended as you from North Carolina made a statement tional burdens for the creation of jobs, pointed out, that there was a deal over the weekend that not only did to create additional regulations. What made that we had to have them sunset. taxes need to be raised, but we needed we need to do is create taxpayers. And But we need to make sure that those to have universal health care and dra- by cutting taxes, by allowing people to tax cuts stay in place so that the mil- matically encumber the cost of pro- keep more of what they earn, a phe- lions of small business owners and fam- viding for health care for small busi- nomenal thing has happened. The ilies, hardworking families in this nesses. United States Government has had country, get to keep more of that CHARLES RANGEL, the chairman of record revenue of taxes coming into money in their pockets, so that they the Ways and Means Committee, said the government. can go out and spend it or save it for that he saw none of the tax cuts that And the challenge is not the revenue whatever the purposes that they have. were passed in 2001 and 2003 and that coming in by so many new taxpayers You have, I know, six kids. So you we had extended in previous Congresses by the millions of new jobs that are know what is coming down the road for to see any merit in being continued. created. The real challenge is reducing you, and college tuition is going to be What that means at the level of the government spending, addressing the a lot of money. And for you to be able working family, what that means for validity of programs and whether they to save, as millions of hardworking

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And not just tuition, but kids going away to vest in the economy, to continue to those are the people that are going to school, and living expenses. save made a tremendous difference. In get hammered on these tax increases. A family in this country of four that fact, that company continued to grow. But back to the point I was making. make 40, $50,000 a year, if we do not ex- It came out of that post-9/11 slump and It is no mystery what happens when tend those tax cuts, they are going to continued to grow in a great way. you cut taxes. And don’t listen to me. get a tax increase of about $2,000. $2,000 And when you talk about 41⁄2 percent Don’t listen to George Bush. Don’t is a lot of money to hardworking unemployment, it is remarkable to me. even listen to Ronald Reagan. Go back Americans. If you take that $2,000 and I remember about the time that we in history to when President Kennedy invest it in an account that is going to graduated from college, right when in the sixties when he cut taxes, cut get you 5 percent, a modest 5 percent Ronald Reagan was introducing his the marginal income tax rate, it return, you do that over 10 years, that proposal that was said to be so radical spurred the economy on. Revenues to grows to $30,000. That is a significant and they were going to be ineffective, the government increased. And again, nest egg of savings that you can spend that even though we had unemploy- that is what happened under Ron on your children’s education. ment that was approaching 10 percent Reagan and that is what is happening It is better that we leave it in the at that time, they said that the best today under George Bush. Cutting pockets of the American people than to economy, 6 percent in this economy taxes is a positive thing. When you let bring it here in Washington and spend would be the very best you could do for people keep more money, they spend it. it on the array of things that do not full employment. And here we are at They spend it on what they want to 1 spend it on, which helps to spur the make sense to the people back home. It 4 ⁄2 percent. But on top of that, we are economy on. So once again, don’t lis- is their money. They worked hard for at record manufacturing productivity ten to me, if you are a Democrat. Look it. And they should be able to keep levels in this history of this Nation. at what Jack Kennedy did back in the most of it and not send it here to And I think it just further personifies sixties. I think that is the way we want Washington. the point that you are making. Mr. SHUSTER. And it is no mystery to move this economy forward. What happened when we cut taxes in Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. I think it il- 2001 and 2003? Well, over the last 4 what happens when you cut taxes. And as you mentioned, I heard the same lustrates a universal principle too that years alone, we have created 7.2 million if you, kind of like the verse in Eccle- jobs in this country. That is something interview you heard on Meet the Press, or Tim Russert’s show, I forget what it siastes of casting your bread upon the that is very worthwhile. waters and it will come back to you The unemployment rate is down to is called. John Edwards, the 2004 vice presidential candidate for the Demo- and by allowing a seed to be sown, to 4.5 percent. That is well below what it grow over time it will make a big dif- was in 2005, and on average it is the cratic Party, said quite matter of factly and calmly that yes, we are ference. And the real difference, I lowest in four decades. This economy is think, that needs to be highlighted is going to have to raise taxes; yes, we moving forward. You mentioned that this is a fight, a battle of world views, are going to have to raise taxes to pro- the national media did not cover some- of seeing, really, the short term versus vide a universal health care that is thing very well in the past. Well, this the long term. A lot of money can be really code for a Federal Government is one of those cases where the national taken into the Federal Government in program that is going to take the deci- media is not covering the strength of a short term by raising taxes. But in sion-making process out of the Amer- this economy. the long term it could have a dev- ican people’s hands, and there is going 4.5 percent unemployment is a good astating effect. number. Creating 7.2 million jobs over to be some bureaucrat sitting in some I think if the gentleman from North the last 4 years is a good number. In cubicle in Washington deciding what Carolina who is running for President December alone, 167,000 jobs were cre- medication you can take or can’t take, had laid out what he actually did with ated, in December. We have not got the what procedure you can have or can’t his tax money or the money that he January numbers, but the estimate is have. earned, the American people would it is going to be in that 150,000 job-cre- And I think that we have proven that probably have a somewhat different ation range. when you put the forces to work in the view of things. And when I see a super The 7.2 million jobs we have created, marketplace, like we did on Medicare rich Senator, or a very, very wealthy that is more jobs than the European part D, that not only do you give peo- liberal who in many cases inherited Union and Japan combined created in ple a choice, but with that choice their money, making statements about the last couple of years. comes competition and with competi- wanting to raise taxes on the rich, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speak- tion comes the stabilizing and in some what they don’t talk about is the tre- er, the gentleman was talking about cases the decrease of prices. And that mendous amount of money that they the employment impact numbers, paris the way we need to move forward, spend to create special investment ticularly when the tax cuts came in. I not with a huge tax increase which trusts where they effectively don’t pay can remember working on a factory John Edwards, as I said, I think he had taxes. floor in Orleans, Indiana in the weeks a Walter Mondale moment with Tim And again, to your point, it comes immediately after 9/11, and the eco- Russert saying, oh, sure we are going back down onto working families. It nomic shock that hit the entire home to increase the taxes. And you know, comes back down onto teachers, onto products and office products industry, for a guy who is a multi-millionaire, police officers, small business owners, every segment of our economy, but in who I see lives in a multi-million dol- people working in retail, people in this particular town this factory was lar home in North Carolina, it is cer- transportation, pilots, engineers, the the largest employer in that area. tainly easy for him to say, well, sure folks who keep our economy moving we are going to increase. Now, he says forward. And to our point, leave it in b 2145 they are going to do it on just the people’s own pockets, and they will And there was a great fear about wealthiest. But I think we all know make a difference. what the economic impact was going to when you increase to get the kind of But I think it is especially important be over time. I was working in busi- revenues that he is talking about to that the message gets sent, that our ness, I was contemplating running for fund a huge government run program, friends and neighbors are going to see Congress at that time. And the one it is going to trickle down and the peo- that increase.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3103 Mr. SHUSTER. If the gentleman And as you mentioned earlier, your going to be interesting to watch how would yield. I have started to accumu- background as a small business owner, that plays out with the Blue Dogs and late little stories of people in the ninth your background as a person who has many of the incoming Members that Congressional district of Pennsylvania children, who has a family, you know they claim that they are going to be that I represent, what has happened to the importance, and it is important for fiscally responsible, that they are them over the past several years with the American people to realize that if going to be conservative, that they are these tax cuts. Gregg Rothman, who this Congress doesn’t act in 1,426 days, not going to tap into their constitu- owns or is partner in RSR Realty in a $200 billion tax increase is going to ents’ wallets and bring more money Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, occur. And if anybody doubts it, you here to Washington instead of leave it which is the county seat, is Carlisle, mentioned earlier, the chairman of the home with them. Pennsylvania, which is known to many Ways and Means Committee, Congress- Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. I think that where the War College is and where man RANGEL from New York, said quite is a good point. The whole PAYGO Jim Thorpe made his name at the Car- frequently and quite clearly that all budget system really is more smoke lisle Indian school. those tax cuts were on the table. He and mirrors than it is reality, because But Gregg Rothman, he became a didn’t see any of them or many of them I think the thing, again, the American partner with this firm in 1999. Because that were, that he thought were good people were not told by the media and of the reductions in the capital gains or that they were tax cuts that he sup- certainly weren’t told during the run- tax, that has allowed many empty ported. And, in fact, I don’t think he up to the election that they exempted nesters to enter the housing market. It supported any of them, if I am not mis- their existing programs from that. has increased sales and their business taken. They say there has to be a spending cut has grown tremendously. And, in fact, But further than that, the Demo- or a tax increase to offset any other in- since 1999 when they went into busi- cratic majority, when they came to creases in spending in other programs. ness, or when he bought into the part- Congress, one of the first things they But there were loopholes that were left nership, they had 20 realtors. Today did was to make it easier to raise for them to increase spending. they have 60, and that is an addition of taxes. They call it PAYGO, which But I think the real thing that we 40 new jobs of people out in Cum- sounds good but really it is TAXGO be- have got to look at here is the impact berland County, in central Pennsyl- cause what they are going to do is they on American families that will come vania, working. Creating jobs is what will ratchet up spending. They will pay from the tax increases that are coming these tax cuts enabled people like for their increase in spending by in- if Congress does not act. And this is Gregg to do. He saw his highest volume creased taxes. And so you have PAYGO not a Democrat or Republican issue. of sales since entering the realty busi- or TAXGO is what it really should be This is an American issue, this is an ness just in the last couple of years. Now I have got another story in my called. economic security issue. And then they decreased, or they hometown in Everett, Pennsylvania. A And I would just like to recap. Na- made it easier to raise taxes by going couple of young guys started BC Stone tionwide, a family of four making several years ago. Travis Collins is the from a three-fourths majority, which $65,000, which is the midpoint income President of that company and he went the Republicans put in place, because for all families in the United States, to high school a couple of years behind we wanted it to be difficult to raise will see their taxes go up over $2,000 if me. What they have been able to do is taxes on the American people. But they nothing is done by Congress. Married create a tremendous business. In this changed it from three-fourths to a sim- couples with an average income like little town of Everett, Pennsylvania ple majority. Now, many of the incom- this family I just mentioned would ex- they are selling stone granite tops, ing Members on the Democratic side I perience a 12 percent tax penalty just marble tops all across the State of know ran on a conservative agenda. for being married. For focusing on the Pennsylvania, all across the region, in You know, I want to see how they are values of family, the strength of the the mid-Atlantic region. He has grown going to go back home and tell the peo- family, there is going to be a tax pen- from 16 employees in 2001 to today he ple back there that we made it easier alty reinstated upon them. I think that employs 70 people. And that is because to raise taxes on you. They talk about, is simply unacceptable that that would this economy is growing. Not only are I know the Blue Dogs come down here take place. people building and buying new homes and talk about fiscal responsibility and More importantly, the cost of raising and remodeling them, which helps his talk about cutting the budget or bal- children has gone up. We certainly business, but he is able to go and buy ancing the budget. But how are they know that. We have six children. We equipment, modernize what he is doing going to do that if they are not willing have one in college, one who is on deck there and along the way, go from 16 to make the hard choices on what pro- to go to college, another one who is employees to 70 employees in this town grams, not just to cut, more impor- going to be in college shortly behind of about 2,000 people. And they are tantly to reform the entitlement pro- the first two. These children are work- good paying jobs. grams. Reform doesn’t necessarily ing hard. They have jobs. They are con- They have been successful enough mean cut. It means make them effi- tributing now to the economy and the that they have bought an old hotel, the cient. Make them produce or become community and they are taxpayers. Union Hotel in downtown Everett, and more efficient. You get more out of And they understand firsthand the im- they are renovating it and going to re- your bang for your buck. You don’t pact of these policies. But our family, vitalize it and they hope by 2008 they have to necessarily cut the programs. for the cost that we have in raising our are going to open up this hotel and res- But so more and more people can get children, making sure they are not a taurant and employ 20 full-time em- those programs more efficiently, in- burden on society, making sure that we ployees. Adding on to the, from the 16 stead of just raising taxes or slashing are providing for all of their needs, ap- to the 70 and then this new business benefits. preciated the $1,000 tax credit that was with 20, and that is all because of this, At the end of the day, if you are provided by the Republican Congress in of the tax cuts we have put into place going to increase spending, I believe 2001, and what we are going to see is in early 2000, 2001, 2003 and extended this has been very clear by the Speaker that is going to be reduced by $500. them here a couple of years ago. That and the leadership of the majority A family with four children will see a is what makes this economy, or helps party, that they are going to increase $2,000 increase just on their tax bill be- to make this economy move forward, spending and they are going to increase cause they have children. They will see by letting people keep their own your taxes. Why else would you make an additional 12 percent penalty be- money, by letting entrepreneurs and it easier to pass a tax increase? And cause they are married. This flies in small business owners and families de- that is, again, one of the very, very the face of the kind of empowerment cide how to spend their money, not the first things they did when they came and freedom and opportunity that fam- Federal Government. into the majority party here. So it is ilies need. We need to have policies

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There is pens is the economy grows. two jobs to make sure that our needs a lot of talk about Social Security I have another story from my dis- were met. I remember going to work right now. The system needs to be re- trict. Smith Elliott Kearns & Com- when I was 16. And the first time I saw, formed. I think if we sit down and do pany, it is a regional accounting firm wondering what those taxes were, all the numbers and we see that the in- located in my district in Franklin that money that had come out of my crease is at three to three and a half County, Pennsylvania, and they service pay then. times the rate of inflation for Medicare clients throughout central Pennsyl- One of the things that were done, and and Social Security that down the road vania, western Maryland, and actually I entered that as a minimum wage we are going to have a significant prob- up and down the east coast. They have worker. One of the things that was lem. clients from New England to Florida. done, again, by a very progressive But we are not talking in this Con- And they characterize their clients as focus, conservatives in Congress, was gress now about reforms in the system. mom and pop shops, small and mid-size to create a 10 percent tax bracket. We What is the novel solution that is being companies. And they told me about one took millions of people at the lower provided? Raise taxes. That would be, of the tax cuts we put into place, which end of the economy off the tax rolls for in fact, the largest single payroll tax was a section 179 deduction, which al- a simple reason, to make sure that increase in history, to take the cap off lows smaller companies to elect to ex- they could keep more of what they the Social Security taxes. And who pense up to $108,000 of equipment pur- earn. And it is important that we keep gets hurt? It is not the super-rich. It is chased in the year of the acquisition, in mind the impact on families of every not the billionaires who are calling for and that that is phased out from 108,000 one of these decisions. tax increases because they don’t really up to over $400,000 of equipment. They I wish that everybody in Congress pay taxes the way you and I do. It is phase out the amount of money they had been in business in some capacity going to be those folks who are in the are able to expense. But that has tre- where they created jobs, where they middle who bear the burden of this mendous growth in this economy of had to make a payroll, where they had economy who are going to bear that people going out and buying equip- to generate opportunity for others, burden as well. And I think that the ment, whether it is a truck to do pick- where they had to personally make impact of millions of jobs is simply un- up and delivery or whether it is a piece sure that health benefits were paid. acceptable. It has a ripple effect of equipment that makes the company And I think what they would experi- throughout the economy and a regres- more efficient. And in 2009, at the end ence is a very different perspective sive effect. of 2009, beginning of 2010, those deduc- when it is your name that is on the Just keep in mind, as we talk about tions will revert back to the amount bottom line having to produce that competition with China, people see the before we passed the law of $25,000. revenue to provide for those benefits. Chinese economy as this great jug- It is amazing how much money com- And I remember times that those of gernaut; but one point that I would panies are saving and reinvesting in us in our little company family would like to make in particular when we their companies to make them more ef- go without a paycheck or take reduced look at the increases, in less than 3 ficient, to add jobs, create jobs. And pay simply to make sure that we got years the U.S. has added economic out- when you buy that equipment, not only those benefits paid. And regressive put by over $3.2 trillion of additional does it make your company more effi- policies that increase taxes discourage economic output. That number of our cient but some other company has to people from doing what I think is the increase in economic output is bigger produce it, and those companies have right thing and taking care of their than the entire economy of China. to put people back to work. So it is a employees. That is a staggering statistic when we snowball effect on our economy. And Tax increases and health care are think about that, the economic engine once again, it is something that the na- very much this way. We saw in Ken- that we have. And it would be a grave tional media is just not covering it the tucky, in my State, or in the common- error to put additional burdens on the way it should. I watch Lou Dobbs, and wealth, a very devastating approach to families who are the producers, who he is doom and gloom all the time health care that had a huge rise in cost create the value in that economic en- about what is happening in our econ- by driving 45 of 47 carriers out. It was gine, that would hurt the generation omy. All he sees is the negative side, a program very similar to what HIL- that comes behind us. and there is so much positive occurring LARY CLINTON wanted to see passed Would the gentleman from Pennsyl- in our country. back in 1993. And what was the impact vania have some other perspectives? As I mentioned, this accounting firm of that? Was there an increase in the Mr. SHUSTER. Absolutely. And you has hundreds of clients that are using quality of health care provided by talked about the size of the U.S. econ- these tax cuts, using these ways to small business owners? No, it was a sig- omy. Those tax cuts that we put in save themselves money, to reinvest in nificant decrease. It was a significant place from 2001 and 2003 that helped their company, to create jobs. And that driving of people out of health care and this economy move forward, the reason is why it is so important for the Amer- into other means of provision for that it happened is because those tax cuts ican people to really pay attention to care. put $1.1 trillion in the pockets of the what is happening here in the United American taxpayer, $1.1 trillion. And a States Congress. b 2200 lot of that money went into savings, The Blue Dogs have been down on the Why was that? Because the incen- but most of that money went back into floor. They haven’t been down in a tives mostly punished the small busi- this economy directly, into whether it week or so, but they talk about the nesses. We need to allow small busi- was paying for your child’s college edu- change, the American people want a nesses to band together to get the same cation, whether it was to buy a washer change. And they may be right. The low rates that big businesses do. But in and dryer, buy a new car, buy a house, American people want a change. But that vein I want to keep in mind what remodel your house. I mean, there are there is nobody that I know of in the the impact is. We saw businesses that hundreds of thousands of ways that United States, in the Ninth Congres- provided for their employees, that pro- people put that money back into the sional District and across this country, vided for basic benefits either give economy. And we did that by cutting that I have heard say they want a their employees a cash subsidy because taxes on every American that pays change to increase their taxes. I they wanted to get out of the business taxes. Some folks in this country were haven’t heard it, except for maybe

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But when you have that much that people who are in a job can get country are created by small busi- money, there is certainly a lot less some training so that maybe they can nesses, companies that employ less pain, or I should say there is no pain at get another job that pays more. than 500 employees, and those small all when you have that much money. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Relating to businesses are started by men and But if you are a hardworking Amer- your point, if I may reclaim my time women who have vision, that want to ican in Pennsylvania, in Kentucky, in for a moment, the welfare to work tax take risks, that are willing to step out. Indiana, in Missouri that are out there credits that have been extended pro- Congressman SHUSTER and I know that every day getting up, trying to save gressively every year are a perfect ex- feeling of taking that step. That is a money for your kids to go to school, ample of that by giving incentive to a scary thing when you are going to trying to pay the bills, it is significant small business owner, considering that make it on your own and not try to de- when the Federal Government reaches 88 percent of all new jobs are created pend on a large corporation, suddenly into your pocket. And as we talked by small business owners, but to give realizing that you can create that about here earlier tonight, a family of them a direct tax incentive to take value, create that future, and that oth- four that earns $40,000 to $50,000, when that risk, to invest in an individual, to ers will follow and join with you and these various tax cuts expire, people teach them and train them to give that you can begin to perpetuate it and are going to get about a $2,000 tax in- them a job, it proves your point. grow. And the great industries, the crease. And that is significant for a Mr. SHUSTER. Right. And just to great technologies that have come in family of four making that kind of sum up, there are millions of Ameri- this country, the great opportunities money, and it is just wrong. cans out there, hardworking Ameri- that have been created have been by And we here in Congress have to cans, that in the last election didn’t those entrepreneurs who have gone out make sure that we are making the vote to see their taxes increased. And I and made that difference. tough decisions on controlling spend- defy anybody in here to show me that See, our key must be to create taxing. Controlling spending and con- their constituents, that the majority of payers, not raise taxes. Our goal is tinuing to see this economy grow be- their constituents, the vast majority of very simple in government. We want to cause we are getting record levels of their constituents voted to have a tax provide policies and we must provide revenue flowing into the Federal Treas- increase. policies that empower people, that ury because this economy is growing, It is going to be very interesting here don’t restrain them or constrain them because of the Gregg Rothmans of the in the coming months. We are going to from achieving their fullest potential. world and the Travis Collinses and the have the budget come up here next And I shared earlier one thing I think people throughout this country, the month. It is going to be very inter- that is very, very important. We have a small businessmen, the small entre- esting to see what our Democratic col- kind of have-it-now view in society of preneurs that are creating jobs, buying leagues on the other side propose. The what is in the 24-hour news cycle, what things, putting people to work so that President has proposed a budget that is is the impact going to be of this deci- this economy continues to flourish. a budget that is controlling govern- sion in the next 24 hours or in the next So as the sign says there, in 1,426 ment spending. It is extending the tax three months or one year on Wall days, which means December 31 of 2010, cuts that we have put in place, and Street. But those whom we are com- this Congress and the next, all we have along the way we are going to move to- peting with internationally right now to do is run the clock out. Run the wards a balanced budget and even sur- think in terms of generations. They clock out, and the American people are pluses. But the only way we do it is not think in a 20- or 30- or 40-year window, going to get a huge tax increase. to increase taxes but to allow this what the impact of their policies will And we need to make sure that we economy to grow so that the revenues be on their children or their grand- are here fighting. But we can’t do it continue to flow into the Federal Gov- children. If we step back and we take without the help of the American peo- ernment and that we control spending. the vision of our Founders or even the ple. The American people have to be Control spending and reform entitle- vision of some of our leaders in the communicating to their representa- ments. Medicare, Medicaid, and Social community, we will prove the fact that tives to keep those tax cuts in place be- Security, we have got to look at re- those who are forward thinking, who cause it is good for America, and the forming them. That doesn’t mean cut- want to see into the future and invest numbers bear out: 4.5 percent unem- ting benefits. That doesn’t mean nec- accordingly and make that difference ployment, 7.2 million jobs created over essarily increasing taxes. It means to create opportunity, they are the the last 4 years. These job gains are looking at ways to better provide those ones who will be successful. throughout our economy. Also, when services so that we are not wasting as And one of the stories that comes to you look at the different segments, the much money in the entitlement pro- mind, I am going to end it with a small educational attainment groups in this grams. business, but it began over 20 years ago country, all those groups have seen un- So as I said, I think it is going to be in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the employment drop. Even for those with- an interesting next couple of months. city of Covington. out a high school diploma, we have We are going to see what the Demo- seen their jobless rates drop by about crats propose as their plan. And as I b 2215 three quarters of a percentage point mentioned earlier this evening, I think Covington basically laid in the shad- just last year, and over the last 2 years we are going to see the proposal of sig- ow of Cincinnati. There was residential a 11⁄2 percent drop in the unemploy- nificant tax increases, which I think is development up in the hills, but once ment rate of people who don’t have a going to make many Members on the the great flood levee, as one of the high school diploma. That is signifi- other side of the aisle very uncomfort- great entrepreneurs in that region cant. able if they have to vote for a tax in- shared with me, when the flood levee And if you look at the want ads, I crease. But if we don’t act, if we run went up after World War II, much of think in almost any newspaper in this out the clock, in 1,426 days, January 1 the business began to leave, the river- country, you will see where people are of 2011, we are going to see one of the front literally died and the tremendous advertising for jobs. It takes training. most massive tax increases in Amer- amount of river commerce. It takes some level of education to get ican history. As the decades went by, small busi- these jobs, whether it is a truck driver, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speak- nesses began to leave. There was a which is a pretty good paying job. er, reclaiming my time, I would like to movement out to the suburbs. Then Today it is a very good paying job. You close by a sharing a little bit of a story Interstate 75 came through. Even more

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As we entered the 1980s and the Farrell, a tremendously successful in- f Reagan tax cuts were beginning to formation technology entrepreneur, to IMPACT OF THE PRESIDENT’S take hold, some interesting things hap- come in and begin running that School BUDGET ON AMERICA pened. Some business people, some de- for Informatics. They have a School for velopers, community leaders, had a vi- Entrepreneurship that is also tied into The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. sion that they could reform the way the same venue. ELLSWORTH). Under the Speaker’s an- the city looked, they could change the Finally, these incentives, working nounced policy of January 18, 2007, the image of northern Kentucky. with the local businesses, have created gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. It included many people from all dif- a new knowledge base. That is how Sil- ALTMIRE) is recognized for half the re- ferent backgrounds. But they agreed on icon Valley got started in the commu- maining time until midnight. one thing, that they were going to nity around Stanford University. We Mr. ALTMIRE. Thank you, Mr. change the direction of their city. They may is not have Stanford University Speaker. We are going to initiate the were not going to depend on outside here. We are starting in a new way 30-something Special Order, as we have government to do it. They were going with a new vision. But like my col- done so many times in the past. I am to do it themselves, by investing their league to my south, HAL ROGERS, likes filling in for our colleague Mr. MEEK time and their talent and their treas- to say, we are going to have ‘‘Silicone from Florida, who usually is in this ure in that vision. Holler’’ in Kentucky, because we are spot leading the way. But he attended What began to change was, first of going to create those technology jobs, the Super Bowl, which was in his dis- all, a significant change in image. And and we are not going to see our young trict yesterday, and made it back then a few years ago, the mayor, my people have to leave the State, because today and had some things to take care friend Butch Callery, who is a Demo- now new businesses are not only com- of. So we are going to do ably in his ab- crat, and I want to say this for our ing, but they are small businesses, and sence tonight. But I appreciate the friends at home, for my conservative what is so exciting is they are new Speaker’s generosity to give us the Republican friends, Butch is a real businesses that are starting by Ken- hour tonight. Democrat, but he is a Democrat who tuckians who have grown up in Ken- We are going to talk tonight about cares deeply about his city, and we tucky who are educated here and they the President’s budget and the impact worked together, any way we can help are creating a future here. that is going to have not only on the with development and growth. One of those companies is Tier 1 Soft- Nation and on the Congress and what He went from being on the city com- ware. It started out when two of the we are going to need to do, but I am mission into the position of mayor, partners, Kevin Moore and Norm going to talk specifically about what leading with this vision of economic Desmarais, reached out. They took this budget does to my home State of development. And he saw two things to that chance. They took that big step to Pennsylvania. I have some statistics on do that were very critical. He has de- start their business. They began seek- health care and veterans and Social Se- veloped and empowered a new arts dis- ing opportunity to do software develop- curity recipients, and we will go right trict, where we have artists and arti- ment, implement the applications that down the line and talk about my home sans who are coming literally from they developed, begin to build that State, but also what this budget is around the Nation to bring their busi- business, beginning to create addi- going to do for the country and what nesses, their galleries and outlets into tional jobs, working alongside the we are going to have to deal with as a Covington, Kentucky. The city fathers, School for Informatics. They began Congress. 50 years ago it would not have looked doing work with the Department of De- I brought down a copy of the budget anything like it is starting to look fense. Again, what they are working on so the folks at home can see what was right now in development. It is an awe- is knowledge preservation. dropped in our lap today. Each office some thing to see happen. My point in bringing this up, it all got a copy of this budget. This is what But the second thing, and to me the started note just 2 years ago or 4 years we are talking about tonight. It is the even more exciting thing, is the broad ago, it began with that long-term vi- President’s fiscal year 2008 budget public-private partnership that he has sion, with an application of policy from which we are going to talk about. forged, working with the chamber of the Federal Government to make a dif- Now, as he has done in the past, 6 commerce, working with the State, ference in development. Here is the years in a row, now seven including working with other elected officials challenge. Even these businessmen are this budget, the President’s fiscal year and working with the business commu- inheritors of Ronald Reagan’s legacy. 2008 budget continues with more of the nity and working with the educational When these tax increase Goss into ef- same, the wrong priorities from the community. fect in 1,426 days, businesses like Tier past 6 years and the same fiscal irre- Getting the proper incentives and 1, companies with startup potential to sponsibility and misguided priorities then joining with northern Kentucky create jobs in my State for my citizens that have been taking our country in University and Gateway Technical and my constituents so they don’t have the wrong direction. The President’s Community College, he worked to cre- to leave are going to go away because budget is fiscally reckless and adds $3.2 ate a project called the Madison E- of the burdens that will be restored. A trillion to the deficit over the next 10 Zone, an enterprise zone for high tech- regressive burden will be restored with years when we use honest accounting. nology businesses where there were payroll taxes, with income taxes. And Despite the President’s claim, his going to be special opportunities to also the inability to depreciate or write budget does not achieve balance, Mr. work together, to network together. off investments for hardware, as Con- Speaker, in the year 2012. The Presi- And right there, in the urban heart of gressman SHUSTER mentioned earlier, dent leaves out many programs and Covington, they laid this in. are going to go away, and it is going to uses accounting gimmicks to reach The vision is very simple. We want to put a tremendous burden on the econ- what he claims is a balance. But an get the synergy of high technology omy and our region. honest assessment of what this budget education. Northern Kentucky Univer- I want to see it flourish. I want to see does shows an increase in the deficit of sity started a School for Informatics. us continue to grow and change and $3.2 trillion over the next 10 years. Instead of simply bringing an academic transform and create more taxpayers Now, that is on top of what has al- in, though there are many, many com- in the future. That is why progressive ready happened over the past 6 years, petent academics out there, when we tax policy reduces the rates, allows which has been to increase the Federal

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In fact, the 10 year budg- budget, but does so by omitting some had money to spend and they have et projection was a surplus of over $5 of the biggest costs within the budget. turned it into record deficits, and now trillion. At the top of the list is the cost of the President is going to add on to it. Well, now we are 7 years down the the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. They b 2230 road, and let’s take a look at what has are not in that budget. Those are emer- happened since then. As I said, instead gency expenditures, emergency appro- Now, here is the other part, Mr. ALT- of having a surplus of $5 trillion, this priations, and so the President hasn’t MIRE, that creates the problem. This President has added $3 trillion to the seen fit to incorporate those in the budget that was presented to us today national debt, and from this point for- budget. not only doesn’t include the cost of the ward, using honest accounting, this He also doesn’t include the cost of war, doesn’t include fixing this middle budget which the President has sub- fixing what is called the Alternative class tax increase, also paints a real mitted here today is going to add $3.2 Minimum Tax, which is a tax that, if rosy picture in term of revenues, but it trillion more to the national debt. This not repealed, it was supposed to be for also has some tax breaks in it, but they is fiscally irresponsible, but the cuts the wealthiest taxpayers, but because are tax breaks for the very, very that the President makes in programs we haven’t made any adjustments over wealthy. We have got another $2 tril- are morally irresponsible, and this is the years, this Alternative Minimum lion in tax breaks over the next 10 what I am going to focus my remarks Tax is all of a sudden not going to be years in this budget, and as we know on tonight. much of an alternative, because mil- because we have all seen the charts in He cuts health care. He cuts Social lions of middle class families through- the 30-something Working Group, be- Security through his privatization out this country are going to have to cause I have watched them on TV talk scheme which he continues to try to pay it. So that is not in there either. about it for the last 2 years. Those tax By the way, it also assumes that we push, even though the public clearly breaks, Mr. ALTMIRE, are going to end are going to take in billions of dollars opposes it. He cuts $300 billion from up going to the richest 1, 2, 3 percent of in revenue beyond what most reason- Medicare and Medicaid programs. He Americans, and the hard working mid- able economists will tell you we are cuts terrorism funding. He cuts the dle class families in and around the going to bring in in the next 5 to 10 COPS Program. Pittsburgh area where you are and in years. and around northwestern Connecticut Mr. Speaker, this is just incredible, So, Mr. Speaker, what we have is a aren’t going to get the benefit of those that the President came here for the budget that doesn’t tell the whole tax breaks. State of the Union and talked about story. I can balance my budget pretty So what throws this thing so out of what his budget priorities were and easily at home if I just, for instance, balance is not just that we are not what his goals were, and this budget don’t include the cost of my mortgage. counting some massive expenditures in doesn’t represent any of the rhetoric I could spend everything. I could buy the war in Iraq, and hopefully the Con- that we heard in the State of the five flat screen TVs for my house, I gress is going to do something about Union. Unfortunately, the reality of could get a caretaker to mow my lawn that, but it also includes in it these big this budget doesn’t match the rhetoric and cut my shrubs, so long as my budg- tax breaks that just aren’t going to go that we heard. et didn’t include my mortgage. But, do Now, we have been joined once again you know what? My family and your to families like yours or families by our 30-something colleague from family and everybody else’s family in throughout Philadelphia, throughout Connecticut, Mr. MURPHY, and I would this country has to make their budget Connecticut, in fact throughout this yield to him to discuss his views on meet, their revenues and expenditures whole country. this budget. meet, by incorporating all of their So Mr. Speaker and Members, we Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Thank costs. The budget that you held up have got some work to do on this budg- you very much, Mr. ALTMIRE. It is a there doesn’t do that. It only encap- et. And I am frankly upset by the budg- pleasure to be with my new 30–Some- sulates parts of our costs. et that the President put before us, but thing colleague on the floor here to dis- Mr. ALTMIRE. Reclaiming my time I am glad that we have a party in con- cuss what I think you set out before us on that point, what the President has trol and a leadership in control of this very accurately is a fiscally reckless done does not coincide with what the House that is going to take that budg- and irresponsible budget, but also a Congressional Budget Office says the et, it is going to take that budget and morally irresponsible budget. cost of these programs is. Just because twist it and turn it so that middle class You outlined what the problem here in his budget he estimates costs and ig- families end up coming out in the lead is. The problem here, Mr. Speaker, is nores issues like the Alternative Min- at the end of this process. Because that we have got a budget that doesn’t imum Tax, which needs to be fixed, what has happened in the past is the paint the whole picture for this Con- doesn’t mean those things aren’t going President puts forth one of these back- gress, doesn’t tell the whole story for to happen. wards budget, the Republicans sort of this country. We have got a budget He can ignore some of the costs of tinker with it here and there to make which claims to be in balance. the Iraq war and the actions in Afghan- sure that it ends up favoring the spe- Mr. ALTMIRE, I remember being here istan and pretend like we are not going cial interests of the lobbyists that are for my first State of the Union speech, to spend as much money as it is going currently in favor in Congress, and in I did not sit too far away from you, and to take to carry on activities there. the end people that we care about don’t we listened to the President stand up That doesn’t mean those dollars don’t get helped at all. at the podium there at the second level add up. And the Congressional Budget So, Mr. ALTMIRE, I am just looking and say we could work together on a Office and any reasonable economist forward to a budget process here which balanced budget, that we could do the who has taken a fair look at this budg- takes I think what is a very flawed right thing for the American people, do et shows that he is hundreds of billions document and turns it around and the things that Mr. MEEK and Mr. RYAN of dollars below in his estimations makes it work for regular middle class, and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ have what it is going to cost to carry out working class families throughout this been talking about for 2 years in the those. country. 30–Something Working Group, and that Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. We are Mr. ALTMIRE. I appreciate Mr. MUR- is making sure that we don’t pass on talking here about adding $3.2 trillion PHY’s remarks. And for the folks here

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State at the national level included in this they don’t understand is that just and local law enforcement grants budget that we received today; then I passes on the buck, as you said, to the through the Department of Justice also am going to yield time to Mr. RYAN, states. Now, the States sometimes pick have deep cuts, thereby depriving our who has joined us and can ably respond up the tab and pass it along in in- communities of the critical support to his side of things and how he views creases in the sales tax or the income they need to operate in this post 9/11 this budget. Then, Mr. MURPHY, you tax. But in Connecticut what often world. It just doesn’t make any sense. can go again. And then I am going to happens is that the cuts to these pro- On jobs and the economy, the folks focus my remaining time on Pennsyl- grams just get passed down again. In who came before us on the other side vania specific programs and how this is Connecticut, they get passed down to bragged about the economy and the job going to affect my home State of Penn- the local towns, counties, and other situation, but 3 million manufacturing sylvania. States. And in Connecticut, the prop- jobs have been lost over the past 6 But for the national overview, I men- erty taxes just go up. So all of this sup- years. Families continue to struggle to tioned that this budget cuts Medicare. posed belt tightening that happens pay the bills. I know that is the case in Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Would the gen- here to programs that need to get my district in western Pennsylvania. tleman yield briefly? I didn’t see where taken care of, whether they be edu- But this budget slashes funding for the I fit. cation programs or health care pro- manufacturing extension partnership Mr. ALTMIRE. That is because you grams, just get passed down and some- which helps small U.S. manufacturers, weren’t listening. I did mention your body else pays for them. That really in everything from plant modernization name. I am going to give a broad over- the end, Mr. ALTMIRE, to me is one of to employee training, it cuts them by view, and then I am going to give you the worst cases of fiscal irrespon- 60 percent. as much time as you need. sibility, because you are pretending Funding for the advanced technology Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. You that you are taking care of a problem program which sponsors research to get 2 minutes, Mr. RYAN. when really you are just handing it solve manufacturing programs is also Mr. ALTMIRE. To complete what- down for somebody else to take care of. slashed. ever it is that you want to say. And we will take some hits up here if Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Would the gen- So the Medicare and Medicaid cuts of we need to in order to get taken care of tleman yield? $300 billion, that is outrageous, that at what needs to be taken care of here Mr. ALTMIRE. I would. And I would a time when the number of Medicare rather than just making somebody else say that that concludes my overview, beneficiaries is growing every year, the be responsible. so the gentleman has as much time as baby boomers are starting to qualify Mr. ALTMIRE. I appreciate Mr. MUR- he needs to continue the discussion. for Medicare in fiscal year 2008, which PHY’s comments. When the President Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I thank the gen- is where this budget takes us, and they gave his State of the Union Address, he tleman. And part of what you were say- are going to start retiring en masse in talked about energy independence and ing, some of those initiatives, the man- 2011 which is during the 5-year budget, he always talks about energy independ- ufacturing extension program and that they would reduce spending for ence and our addiction to foreign oil, some of these initiatives that we have Medicare beneficiaries at a time when which he likes to talk about. But here had in this country that have really the number of beneficiaries is going up again, the rhetoric did not match the been able to help small businesses kind exponentially. reality. of retool themselves, where this budget Now, these Medicare cuts include President Bush promised in his State is cutting them we have had to fight premium increases for millions of bene- of the Union speech that he was com- over the last few years to get the levels ficiaries totaling $10 billion over the mitted to reducing our dependence on up. These are budgets we need to not next 10 years. Let me repeat that. foreign oil, but this budget fails to ful- only not be cutting, but we need to be Medicare beneficiaries at home, many fill this promise. For example, and this probably doubling the size of the budg- of them, are going to see their pre- is just a few examples, total energy ef- et because of the kind of value that miums increase to the point where it is ficiency and renewable energy funding they yield and the kind of businesses going to add up to $10 billion in pre- is essentially at the level from when that they help. mium increases over the next 10 years. President Bush first took office. That When you look at what has happened But, at the same time that this budget doesn’t make any sense for someone over the past 5 years, we have had eco- slashes Medicare funding, of course it who claims to want to reduce our de- nomic growth, but wages are down 3.2 protects special interests, it leaves un- pendence on foreign oil. percent. We are not arguing that the touched massive overpayments by In addition, the President’s budget economy is not growing. We all know it Medicare to the HMOs in the Repub- severely cuts weatherization assistance is. We all see the same statistics. What lican’s Medicare Modernization Act of and low income home energy assist- we are saying is that it is not bene- 2003. ance. fiting everybody. And what does our re- Now, many of the Federal Medicaid Now, this budget also cuts most egre- sponse need to be from the President, cuts simply increase cost to the State. giously renewable energy grants pro- from the Congress as to how do we These aren’t costs that are going away, grams. How can we expect to reduce close that gap between the rich and the they are just passing the buck along to our dependence on foreign oil if we are poor? And some of the initiatives that the States. So instead of assisting actually cutting the amount of money are being cut are going to further harm State efforts to reduce the number of that we are putting into research and and aggravate and exacerbate the prob- uninsured, this budget actually im- development for alternative fuels? It lems that we have now that we are try- pedes progress on States being able to just doesn’t add up. ing to fix. insure children and others. Most alarming, under homeland secu- So a couple points that I want to Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Will rity: Now, if there is any issue where make here, and I want to thank you the gentleman yield for a moment on we should be able to achieve bipartisan guys for being down here, that the that point? Just very quickly, I want support on funding levels, it should be President just doesn’t even address. to hammer that home. Because when homeland security and keeping us safe Here they are: Updated by Tom people out there in the public, and I did at home. But particularly dis- Manatos, one of the go to guys in the this too when I was watching Congress appointing is this President’s request Speaker’s office. Here we have the new

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What were they terest on the debt; not paying the debt close the gap, we are borrowing the talking about around their dinner down, just paying the interest pay- money from the Chinese, OPEC coun- table? It was obviously a different con- ments from the people we are bor- tries, the Japanese in order to close versation than what was discussed rowing the money from. this gap. So our kids are going to be around my dinner table. This is what we are going to pay in paying the Bank of China and the Bank I come from not a poor background, education or spend on education, and of Japan and the countries from OPEC, not a wealthy background, but you green what we are going to spend on which is totally, totally ridiculous as know, I ate every night, we woke up veterans. This is what we are going to to what our priorities need to be. So we and ate breakfast every day. Because I spend on homeland security. So the need to get this budget balanced. was comfortable in that regard and be- American people, Mr. Speaker, know I want to make one final point before cause my family was able to provide quite clearly that we are spending too I kick it back to you guys. We are for us, we were taught around that din- much of our money on paying down the going to ask people who make millions ner table that you took care of and interest. of dollars a year to pay more in taxes, gave back. In the Jewish religion, it is Now, it is an important point to be because they have benefited from this called Tikkun Olam. You give back to made that this President, Ms. system. Here is our option: We either the community and help people who WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and the previous go back to the Chinese and we borrow can least afford it, and this budget is Republican Congress borrowed more more money from them, or we ask peo- the antithesis of that. This is give to money from foreign interests in the ple who have made millions and hun- the people who can best afford it and last 5 years than every President in dreds of millions if not billions of dol- do it and take from the people who can Congress previous to them combined. lars to help us close this budget gap. afford it the least. So I find it very interesting that we I guess that is another example of b 2245 hear our friends talk about how when why Democrats were successful across they owned a small business they had Now what would you do if you were this country. Why both of my col- to balance the budget. We know that. in our position? Do you ask a million- leagues were successful in defeating But when you got into this institution, aire to pay a little bit more in taxes or Republican incumbents because the this is what you did. So please spare us do you go borrow more from the Chi- message was clear and they wanted a the lectures on fiscal responsibility. nese and ask middle class kids and new direction. Mr. ALTMIRE. If the gentleman lower middle class kids to foot the bill? Mr. RYAN of Ohio. You know what is would yield on that point. That is a tax There is not a decision to be made. interesting, and it just hit me, that if on everyday Americans. When you in- We have got to ask the wealthiest in we were not here, if NANCY PELOSI was crease the national debt to that extent, our country to be responsible citizens not Speaker of the House, that budget and we are talking trillions of dollars, of the United States of America. You would get implemented. That budget not even billions of dollars, that adds benefit from our military. You benefit would become law in the United States to the cost of every American’s mort- from the stability of our markets. You of America. The only thing standing gage, for example. Interest rates go up. benefit from our public education. You between that budget and the American If you have a house that is $200,000, you benefit from our public infrastructure. people is NANCY PELOSI and HARRY are going to be paying between $1,500 You benefit from the water lines and REID, or that stack of paper would be- and $3,000 more every single year as a sewer lines, clean air and clean water. come law, and the wealthiest in the result of the interest rates going up be- All we are saying is we have to ask you country would continue to get tax cause we have to pay for that debt. to contribute so that we do not have to cuts. We would continue down this When we have $400 billion of this budg- borrow money from the Chinese in road, borrow more money from Japan et that is dedicated to reducing the na- order to fund it. and China and OPEC countries. There tional debt or paying the interest on We cannot be afraid. We do not want would not be an investment in S-CHIP. the national debt, that reduces all of to stymie small business. We do not There would not be all the stuff that our ability to meet our needs at home, want to take away tax incentives from Mr. ALTMIRE listed. It is interesting to because that increases interest rates small business people to reinvest back just say, hey, the American people did and we all have to pay for that. into the economy. We want to keep make a point to put us between that Mr. RYAN of Ohio. So not only is the things like that intact, but we do need budget and their everyday lives. government not making the invest- to ask the wealthiest in the country to Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Speak- ments to keep tuition costs down, not pay their fair share. ing of S–CHIP, the children’s health in- making sure that we try to invest our Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Thank surance program, there is actually a money to reduce the cost of health care you so much to my good friend from proposal in this budget document that and Medicare and Medicaid, SCHIP, Ohio. What is more baffling is that it is narrows who would be eligible for the and some of these fundamental pro- bad enough that the President is, in children’s health insurance program. grams that we all believe in. We are this proposed budget, asking for more Right now, I think the eligibility is not only not making those, but here is tax cuts for the wealthiest few, but twice that of the poverty level, and the critical components because, as what is more disheartening, deflating, Secretary Leavitt just signed off on a you said, you get the additional burden insulting is that he is doing it on the formula that would narrow those chil- of the interest rates going up for credit backs of Medicaid recipients and Medi- dren who could potentially be eligible cards and everything else that ripples care beneficiaries. for children’s health insurance, I mean, throughout your own than personal There is a $252 billion Medicare cut, a at a time in our country when people life. net $28 billion Medicaid cut in this are struggling to afford health care, Here is the kicker. Of that red graph budget. Yet still there are billions of when we have more and more people, there, that red bar of net interest that dollars in tax cuts for the wealthy. I especially children join the ranks of we are paying interest on the debt, mean, how do you stand behind a po- the uninsured, which means when you where are we getting the money? That dium at a press conference, how do you are sick, they cannot afford to go to is the question that we ask. Where do hold up this big, thick, hulking docu- the doctor and they use our emergency we get the money to close the budget ment and say that this is a representa- rooms as primary health care. Like I

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This budget has some- the words we choose when we are on er to home for some of my constitu- thing to offend poor people, middle the House floor referring to the Presi- ents, and this is what they can expect class folks, and it has a lot to offend dent, but I will point you to the section out of this budget in Pennsylvania. rich people in this country. of the proposed budget that talks about We talked about Social Security and My district is good enough that it how we finally are including at least the fact that the President has a little bit of everything, and part some portion of the war budget inside inexplicably once again moves toward of the reason that some of us got sent the budget, instead of doing it all as his privatization scheme. Well, in here after having the other party rep- emergency supplemental funding. So Pennsylvania we have 1.7 million So- resent our districts for a very long we have to give the President credit for cial Security beneficiaries, many of time was that the fiscal policies of this at least including a portion of that in whom could see retirement savings cut President, which are symbolized by the budget. if we moved in that privatization direc- this document he sent here, are offen- However, he actually does not have tion. sive to people of every income bracket. any funding for the war, assumes no More egregiously, the Medicare pro- For the folks at the bottom of the scale funding for the war past the end of 2008. gram, as we have talked about sees who need those public schools, who There is no funding in his proposed dramatic cuts, $300 billion of cuts to need those health care programs, well budget for 2009. I think probably every- Medicare and Medicaid. it takes money out of their pocket. one in this country would like nothing In the State of Pennsylvania, I want From middle class families, who are more than for us to be completely fin- to talk about what this does. Penn- trying to get their kids through col- ished in this war in Iraq by that point, sylvania’s Medicare beneficiaries would lege, who are trying to fill up their but that is not the track that we are on have to pay higher premiums for cov- tank and go to work, it does not do and it is not the track that the Presi- erage of prescription drugs and doctors’ anything for them either. It cuts alter- dent has suggested that we are going to services. native energy programs. be on. Reimbursement cuts are going to For people at the top end of the in- So, there is a certain lack of clarity take effect to home health agencies, to come scale who admittedly are giving a in terms of the distinction between hospitals and to nursing homes. That is decent percentage of their income to what his budget represents and his what the President’s budget does not the Federal Government, they are rhetoric. They are not matching each only around the Nation but in Pennsyl- looking at the charts that Mr. RYAN is other, and I think people see through vania. throwing up here and saying how on that. We are fortunately now running This administration’s budget, which earth can I justify giving a big chunk this institution. So, through our ac- we talked about assumes, an eight per- of my income to the Federal Govern- countability process, we can show the centage point cut in reimbursement for ment and the Federal Government disparity between what the budget rep- Medicare physicians. I do not think sending more and more control of our resents and what the actual policy im- anybody thinks the cost of health care money overseas to Chinese and OPEC plementation is. is going to go down over the next sev- Nations. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I think what is eral years. It is certainly not going to One last thing on that point. We also important, too, is we are not sitting go down 8 percent. It usually rises in do not give people at the upper end in- here saying, and I do not want anyone, double digits each year. come brackets enough credit. They see Madam Speaker, to misconstrue what The number of Medicare bene- what is happening to the poor families, we are saying. We are not just saying ficiaries, as we have talked about, is to the senior citizens struggling to de- we are going to write bigger checks and going to go up exponentially over the cide whether they pay their property all these problems are going to dis- next several years. Yet, this budget tax bill or whether they pay their pre- appear. cuts physician reimbursement for scription drugs. Those same people who Included in our analysis of that docu- Medicare by 8 percent. There is no ex- have enjoyed these massive tax breaks, ment are going to be hearing upon cuse for that. a lot of them will say to me, you know hearing upon hearing. I have seen the The State Children’s Health Insur- what, I cannot understand the govern- schedule. We are going to get into the ance Program, which is a program that ment who has the choice to put $40,000 nuts and bolts of that to figure out how was enacted during a period of bipar- in my pocket or help the guy around we can make these programs run bet- tisan government, one of the ways that the corner from me pay for his pre- ter, how we can make S–CHIP with the this Congress and the White House scription drugs for another month and same amount of money or more money worked together back in the 1990s when he chooses to give me $40,000. cover more people, how does it get exe- the situation was reversed, they put to- There are people of every income in cuted, the same with what we need to gether the children’s health insurance this country who will find something do with FEMA. Obviously, we saw that program. Well, this budget submitted offensive in this budget, and Mr. RYAN in Katrina. by the President gives $10 billion less is exactly right. For the last 6 years, as Mr. MURTHA’s having hearings and than is needed just to maintain the you guys said over and over again, all Mr. SKELTON in the Armed Services current level of coverage in services. this House was was a big rubber stamp Committee about the war, and how do Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I suggest you just on that budget when it showed up here we make that mess go away and make let the other Members know exactly and no longer. it work better, the execution of war who this S–CHIP is supposed to cover, We now have to stand up for all the and what we are trying to do, how do what it is. people who have found something to we make this thing work better. Mr. ALTMIRE. It is covering chil- object to in that budget. So this is not just about writing big- dren that are uninsured. In Pennsyl- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Just ger checks. This is about making this vania alone, there is 281,000 uninsured actually if you are momentarily at a whole system run better and more effi- children. We are talking about children loss, I have the privilege of sitting on ciently and more effectively and serve in this country that lack health insur- the House Appropriations Committee, more people. ance, and this program in States all as does Mr. RYAN, and we will have a Mr. ALTMIRE. I thank Mr. RYAN across this country has gone above and chance to take this document apart from Ohio. I did want to take a mo- beyond and covered these children. But pretty carefully, one of the things that ment or two and just point out the im- again, the President’s budget gives $10 I was reviewing as we received this pact specifically that these cuts are billion less than is needed just to main- today was just the continuous example going to have on my home State of tain the current level of service, not

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We often hear in flaw in our response, our disaster re- ther raise the costs for beneficiaries for these debates how, you know, a certain sponse, was interoperability. seniors and for people within the chil- party wants to spend money and waste The police and the fire units could dren with within that SCHIP program. money on this or that, and we are not not coordinate and communicate with You can cut people out of the system, saying that there is not waste in gov- each other, and that was what we you can take kids off the rolls or sen- ernment, and we certainly want to ad- wanted to fix. What we saw in 2005 with iors off the rolls, or, you can choose to dress that. Our friends, our Republican Katrina, 4 years later, the problem had ratchet down some of the profits that friends, have done absolutely nothing not been addressed at all. you are handing to the drug companies, to try to improve that. In fact, they Now, a year and a half, going on 2 or you can choose to roll back some of borrowed more money from China to years later, not only has the problem the massive overpayments that we help fund the inefficiencies. not been addressed, but the President, have given to the HMOs, the health But what we are saying here is here with this budget, does not even take it maintenance organizations, in the 2003 is a program that covers poor kids. It seriously, because they are cutting Medicare Modernization Act. gives health care coverage to poor kids. interoperability to find solutions to Common sense tells you that as you So they don’t go to school and cough those problems. are looking at massive record profits on your kid and get your kid sick, not Lastly, with regard to Pennsylvania, being wrapped up by the latter groups, to mention the humanity of trying to this budget again proposes elimination that maybe, maybe, if you have that make sure that they have the proper for two local crime-fighting tools that choice, you should take a look at wip- amount of health care. are used extensively in Pennsylvania, ing away that little slush fund that Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. the Community Oriented Policing you gave to the HMOs, or allowing the RYAN, naturally we should cut it. Service programs, the COPS program, Federal Government to negotiate using Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Yes, so this is COPS, and the justice assistance their bulk purchasing power to just what the President is offering to cut in grants. Now, the COPS program helps trim a little bit off of those billion dol- his budget. And, as we said before, Pennsylvania’s law enforcement agen- lar profits being made by the drug com- would pass if it was not for Speaker cies hire police officers, enhance crime panies. Instead, this budget makes a PELOSI. fighting technology, and supports different choice. It cuts people off of Mr. ALTMIRE. Now, I wanted to talk crime prevention initiatives, while the the rolls and it raises the fees for peo- about education funding. The President justice assistance grants support State ple on there. So this is not just about is going to talk about how he proposes and local task forces, community writing a bigger check. an increase in Pell Grant funding for crime prevention, and prosecution ini- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. That the first time in many years. But what tiatives. brings me back to my, you know, sort he doesn’t tell you is in this budget, it What sense does it make to reduce of private thoughts, when reviewing again cuts or freezes funds for key col- funding for these programs, especially the budget proposal, and the changes in lege programs like work study pro- at a time when we are trying to remain the SCHIP program formula, where are grams, which many of us benefited safe in our homeland security while we their values, where are their priorities? from, and there are millions of stu- have actions taking place overseas. So If you lay out the choices they had, dents around the country that benefit I just don’t see the point of what the they choose covering the formula and from that today, and it zeroes out, President has tried to accomplish with covering fewer kids. completely eliminates, supplemental this budget. We will hold it up again Perhaps it is that President Bush’s education opportunity grants. one more time before I yield, just so daughters are grown now, or that they Now, that doesn’t add up. If you are everybody can take a look at what we have always had health care coverage going to claim you are helping edu- are talking about. This is what was or that he grew up in a family that cation by increasing Pell Grants on one dropped on all of our desks today. It maybe didn’t understand need. But side, and you are going to cut, and in does not represent the values of the there is something desperately wrong many cases, completely eliminate American people. It slashes key fund- with the priorities and the values of other programs for higher education, ing priorities. this administration in terms of the di- those two things don’t balance. As tui- I would yield at this point to Mr. rection they are moving in this coun- tion and fees at schools like Penn MURPHY. try. State University and my home State Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. I think That is why, at least fortunately increase year after year, the adminis- every Member in this House, Repub- now, Mr. RYAN, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. MUR- tration’s cuts in student aid will put lican or Democrat, can tell the same PHY, we have some balance. We have college further out of reach for many story about what this does for their the ability to exert Congress’ role as a Pennsylvania students and students all district, and it is particularly acute in check and balance. We have the 30- around this country. Pennsylvania. But let us hammer home something Working Group that can I wanted to close my Pennsylvania what we are talking about. Mr. RYAN come to the floor each night and talk portion by talking about something I said it very eloquently, we are not just about those issues, talk about what is mentioned earlier, which is perhaps the talking about writing a check. You are, important to the American people, and most egregious part of this whole budg- Mr. RYAN. the way we want to continue to move et, and that is the fact that funding for We are talking about making this country in the new direction that Pennsylvania’s terrorism prevention choices, we are not talking about solv- our constituents have asked for. and disaster response is slashed under ing these problems by putting money Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I find this an ap- this budget. The President’s budget into health care, putting more money propriate time, as we are wrapping up, guts programs that help Pennsylva- in education. We are talking about I think, we only have a couple of min- nia’s local governments, prevent and where to make choices on the budget, utes left, to remember what happened respond to acts of terrorism and other on who to help and who to take from, here in the first 100 hours that is in major disasters. who to help and who to take. contrast to that document there. Of all The State Homeland Security Grant Let’s start with the health care budg- the things we talked about in the last Program is cut. The Bush administra- et for a moment. Let’s start with the 55 minutes or so, 45 minutes, we should tion also cuts law enforcement, ter- premise that we need to rein in the make note of that in the first 100 hours rorist prevention programs which have health care budget. It is spiraling at a the Democratic Congress raised the helped prevent terrorist attacks. They cost well above inflation, it is one of minimum wage to $7.25 an hour. We cut

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I want people that will say pay a higher price and Human Services to negotiate down to tell you that the Republican Con- for a higher speed Internet, not just for drug prices so our seniors will have less gress balanced the budget through the their business reasons, that is legiti- cost to bear for their drug prices, and 1990s. And they might have done so be- mate, but also for their recreational then we repealed the corporate welfare cause they did not approve of the Clin- reasons. and invested that money in alternative ton policies. There might have been a Only two reasons this information energy and passed a stem cell research measure of spite. But they balanced age that had blossomed and grown, bill to open up two new sectors of the the budget. Madam Speaker, only had value be- economy for job growth. Compare the And the reason I will give that credit cause it added efficiency to the compa- first 100 hours and who we helped, and to the Republican majority in this Con- nies that we had and those that would you take that document there that gress is because Bill Clinton vetoed be developed and grown, or that ability cuts health care for poor kids. That is their budget several times. That kept to store and transfer information could the difference between what the Amer- us from having a balanced budget until be marketed for recreational purposes. ican people did in the last election, and finally they had to reach a com- Well, about the year 2000 the market what we had to deal with within the promise, and those balanced budgets began making those adjustments. And last, between 6 and 14 years, depending flowed forward. the market decided there is too much on how you are counting. This economy grew, and it grew out capital invested in this. There is too Now I get to do this again, show you beyond expectations. And the biggest much speculation invested in this. We guys how to do this. If you want to e- reason, Madam Speaker, that it grew really cannot turn out the kind of pro- mail us, any of the Members, was because we had this economic phe- ductivity that is necessary to justify [email protected] or nomenon called the dot-com bubble. the capital investment that had grown you can get on the Web site at Well the dot-com bubble was that we this dot-com bubble in our market- www.speaker.gov/30Something and had discovered in our research, in our place. send us your comments. All of these technology and science and in informa- And so astute investors began to di- charts that we have here are available tion, that the microchip and the con- vest themselves of their investments on the Web site for other members. figuration of the microchip and the within those dot-com companies, some Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, at configurations of the software and our of them not all of them. Those that had this time we yield back our time. infrastructure that allowed us to put the highest promise, at least on the that all together, we found out in the measure of the capital invested, the f middle 1990s that we could store and money stayed with them. Those that b 2310 transfer information more quickly had the least promise the money left them. DOT-COM BUBBLE BURST than ever before in all of history. And when that happened, there were As the market adjusted, we had this The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. GIF- companies that looked around and thing we called the bursting of the dot- FORDS). Under the Speaker’s announced said, voila, we have a microchip. We com bubble. That took place in about policy of January 18, 2007, the gen- can find a way to do something with the year 2000, 2000, 2001, as President tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) is recog- that. Let’s start up a dot-com company Bush was being sworn in out here on nized for the remainder of the time and we will go public and we will sell the west portico of the Capitol for his until midnight. shares on our ability to store and first term in January of 2001, the burst- Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I transfer information more efficiently ing of the dot-com bubble was almost want to thank the presenters of the than ever before, Madam Speaker. audible at that point. previous hour that have come down And so those companies lit up and Well, as that bubble slowly burst and here, especially my friend, Mr. RYAN did that. And the stock market grew flowed across the year 2001, Madam from Ohio. They have been persistent and grew and grew and grew. And there Speaker, it took us up to September 11 and they have been relentless. was a return on those investments, not of 2001, when, as we know, the planes At some point I think it would be because the companies were making went crashing into the Twin Towers very engaging for us to be able to actu- money, but on the speculative value, and into the Pentagon, into the field in ally share an hour and do that kind of Madam Speaker, on the ability to store Pennsylvania. point, counterpoint that can bring and transfer information faster than And the attack on our financial cen- these issues to the top for the Amer- ever before. ters, and an attack on our strategic ican people. And I want to say again, That went through the 1990s and into center over here at the Pentagon, of my highest compliment is for persist- the year 2000. And in the year 2000, our military strategic center, was dev- ence. I am going to make some com- President Bush was elected. And about astating. It was designed to take the fi- ments here on accuracy and on per- that time, sometime about the begin- nancial center of the United States of spective. ning actually of the year 2000, the mar- America to its knees. I think we need to take us back. ket, the stock market began to under- Well, that did shut down our finan- Since we have gone back to the future stand that this dot-com bubble, which cial center the rest of that week. We in this last hour, Madam Speaker, I was this growth in the values of their were open for business, might have ac- would take us back to where we were shares on the New York Stock Ex- tually been on the following Friday, here in the United States of America change was really based upon the spec- but we were at least open for business on the date, and I will call it Sep- ulation that we could store and trans- the following Monday after September tember 10, 2001. fer information more quickly than ever 11. But we got our stock market up and That was the date on which we were before, and not based upon the eco- going again, our financial centers in the middle of the bursting of the nomic value of the ability to be able to started going again. We patched things dot-com bubble, the day before the store and transfer information more in. We rigged them up so that we could September 11 attacks on our financial quickly than ever before. work and we could trade. As we began centers, the Pentagon and in the fields And so the adjustments began to be to trade, the markets began to adjust of Pennsylvania, which may have been made in that stock market. And when the impact on them. the White House or this Capitol build- they were made, it took it down to, That blow to our financial centers on ing itself, Madam Speaker. what is this information worth? Just September 11, on top of the bursting of

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But from the bursting of the dot-com bub- But what happened throughout that, those balanced budgets did not antici- ble, we have got to recover from the at- the bursting of the dot-com bubble, the pate the bursting of the dot-com bub- tack on the Twin Towers, and we have attacks on the twin towers, the libera- ble, nor did they anticipate the attack to spend tens of billions, in fact more tion of Afghanistan and subsequently on the Twin Towers in New York City. than a hundred billion dollars going the liberation of the Iraqi people, what And so we began to make our adjust- into Afghanistan to take out the happened, was our Commander in ments. And then following that, the ob- Taliban and al-Qaeda and free the Af- Chief, who also is the President of the vious result was, that we had to spend ghan people, but we should only do so United States, George W. Bush, came hundreds of billions of dollars to pro- within the confines of a balanced budg- to this Congress with two financial tect us from the terrorists who were et. proposals, two tax cut proposals, one in attacking the United States of Amer- No, nobody said that, Madam Speak- 2001 and one in 2003. And the vision was ica and western civilization itself. er. Nobody on that side said that. No- this, if we don’t reduce taxes and stim- That took money, Madam Speaker. body on this side said that. We were ulate this economy, the burden of this And this Congress pulled together in unanimous in our judgment that we bursting of the dot-com bubble and the bipartisan effort, Democrats over here, needed to protect the American people attack on the twin towers and the ne- Republicans over here, came together at whatever cost. And so our military cessity to liberate Afghanistan and and said we are one people. We are the went forth, under the command and Iraq, the burden of all of that will fall United States of America and our num- order of our commander in chief and on this economy, and the United States ber one most responsible Constitu- carried out their duty and liberated the of America would certainly, and I don’t tional position is to protect the Amer- Afghan people and took out the mean, Madam Speaker, almost cer- ican people. Taliban and took out al-Qaeda in the tainly, I mean the burden certainly And so we set forth here in this Con- mountains in Afghanistan and in Paki- would have fallen on this economy and gress to protect the American people. stan. it certainly would have put us in a re- And some of the things that we did cession, and perhaps a severe depres- b 2320 were to provide that our military sion. could, number one, go over to Afghani- They did their job. We all knew that Now, Madam Speaker, I would substan and into the mountains in Paki- we would be deficit spending here in mit that if we were to consider what stan and go take out those al-Qaeda this Congress to protect the American this country would have been like if we centers where they had been people because the decision of bal- had not cut taxes, if we had not re- strategizing and planning these ter- ancing the budget in a time of great duced capital gains, if we had not re- rorist attacks on the United States. national peril was not a hard decision. duced dividend taxes, if we hadn’t let And in the process it was necessary When you are in great national peril people keep more of the money that to liberate Afghanistan and set up a you go into debt. they earn and allow them to reinvest it government in Afghanistan that re- Can anyone imagine fighting World and get a return on that investment, if flected the will of the people, a govern- War II when we spent 38 percent of our we hadn’t made those changes in the ment of, by and for the people of Af- gross domestic product on our mili- 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts, this econ- ghanistan. We did that within 2 to 21⁄2 tary, fighting that war without going omy would have slowed to a crawl. It months of the September 11 attacks in into debt? We sold war bonds over and would have tail spun into a recession, 2001, at the cost of billions of dollars, over and over again. We ginned up Hol- perhaps a depression. Madam Speaker. lywood. Hollywood started running But the President knew, and this Now here we are, the bursting of the movies to raise the morale of the Congress knew, and the Republican dot-com bubble, the attacks on the American people and to keep us to- majority knew, and I thank you all of Twin Towers, our financial centers, gether as one people. And strategy my colleagues for being part of that, and the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, after strategy was designed here out of knew that if we could cut taxes we and the necessity to engage in military Washington and from Franklin Delano could stimulate economic growth. If we conflict clear across the globe over in Roosevelt to pull us together as a peo- can stimulate economic growth, we can Afghanistan and Pakistan, which our ple, to not be divisive, to unify in our grow our way out of this deficit spend- glorious United States military did so efforts against the Nazis to our east ing that is necessary at this time of successfully, and took out the Taliban and the imperialist Japanese to our great national peril. And that is what and liberated the Afghani people. The west. That was the strategy of the we did. We did follow the leadership of Afghan people went to the polls there United States, and we pulled together the White House and President Bush. in that country for the first time in the as one people, Madam Speaker. And we We did cut taxes in 2001. We did cut history of the world. A magnanimous spent 38 percent of our gross domestic taxes in 2003. And the economy re- thing, all at great cost for a great product in those years of World War II. sponded in kind. And there is no logical cause. And the zero unemployment that we argument that the cutting of taxes did These three things that I have talked have today at about 4.6 percent during not stimulate the economy. about, Madam Speaker, the bursting of World War II went to 1.3. That is closer If anybody over on this side has a dis- the dot-com bubble, which brought our to a full employment economy. It is agreement, I would be happy to yield stock market down, the attacks on our still not a full employment economy, some time. But it did stimulate the financial centers at the Twin Towers but that is a lot closer. economy, and this economy grew. And took it down further, and the cost of And we sit here today, and I am hear- quarter after quarter after quarter, we supporting and maintaining and equip- ing the argument that somehow we saw the longest period of economic ping our military to liberate the Af- should have walked through this whole growth in the history of the United ghan people all three things hit this thing with a balanced budget. You States of America flow forth through budget hard. know, if we had done that, there is this economy, quarter after quarter. Now, I do not think there was anyone something my friends on the other side And most of those quarters were over 3 on that side of the aisle that made the of the aisle that know to be fact and, in percent growth. And I would quote it argument then that we should have fact, I think they are whistling all back to you but it has been so good only done these things within the con- through the graveyard crossing their that I have lost track the last two or fines of a balanced budget. I did not fingers behind their back saying I wish three quarters, so I can’t tell you ex- hear them say that. I did not hear any- that that had been the case. They know actly what those numbers are. But I

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After a political of the families of the American people. United States of America where we had campaign, November 7 election, after I And then we become a better place to more growth. have heard over here this economy is live. Well, it is one thing, Madam Speaker, bad and it is not providing jobs for peo- And these Bush tax cuts have not re- to take the position that the chairman ple, well, when has it been better? If duced the revenue stream into this of the Ways and Means Committee can- anybody on that side of the aisle has country. They have increased it by not think of one that merits renewal, an answer to that, I would be happy to every measure imaginable. And it but here is a statement that comes yield to you. Just stand up. I would be might be possible to do a static kind of from the chairman of the Ways and happy to yield to you. When has the a calculation that says, well, yes, if we Means Committee, and that is Sep- economy been better than it is now? just increase taxes 50 percent we will tember 26 of 2006, where he vowed to When has it grown more consistently? get 50 percent more revenue. Madam put all of President Bush’s 2001 and 2003 When has it provided more jobs? When Speaker, I won’t disagree with that. tax cuts on the chopping block. has the private sector had more stimu- You can do that static calculation, and Why? Why in the world, Madam lation than it has now? Not in my life- you may actually even get 50 percent Speaker, would you take something time, Madam Speaker. This is the best more revenue the very first quarter that has proven success, this long pe- economy that we have ever seen. that you increase taxes by 50 percent. riod of growth that has run 3 percent And here we are, it is stimulated by But human nature has got to play and more for most of the last dozen the Bush tax cuts of 2001 and 2003, and into that equation too, and human na- quarters or more, dozen and a half we are faced with, now, a Democrat ture says, well, taxes were too high. I quarters at least, and put them all on majority that wants to increase taxes. don’t think I really want to work those the chopping block and chop them off So I have a few charts here to help peo- extra overtime hours. I don’t want to and let them go? Why? Why would that ple out, Madam Speaker. And this do 60 hours a week. I am going to be be the case? Aren’t we looking forward chart says, having called the tax cuts happy with 40 because Uncle Sam takes to a chairman of the Ways and Means beyond irresponsible, the chairman of too big of a cut. The taxes are too high. Committee that maybe is an economist the Ways and Means Committee said, I am not going to sit there and make or at least a well-versed, well-read he cannot think of one of George those extra sales phone calls at night. amateur economist, and wouldn’t an Bush’s first term tax cuts that merit I am going to go home and see my fam- economist who is the chairman of the renewal. ily. I am going to settle for less in- Ways and Means Committee want to Well, those first term tax cuts income. Or the business owner that says have reasonable growth, maybe even clude all of the Bush tax cuts, as my well, the taxes are too high. I was dynamic growth, here in the United recollection is. So if he can’t think of going to add an extra line on to my States of America? What would be the one that merits renewal, Madam manufacturing plant here and hire an merit in trying to kill the economy of Speaker, I would point out, I can’t extra hundred people, but, no, taxes are the country that you have sworn to de- think of one that does not merit re- too high. The regulations are too high. fend and that you love, and, in fact, in newal, that this economic growth and I am going to be just satisfied with his case, has stood up and put his life this economic recovery has been al- what I have. Or maybe shrink it down on the line and defended, to his credit? most a historical miracle. a little bit and maximize my profits It can only be one thing. I do not But for the chairman of the Ways and and just stay here, hold the status quo. think he really wants to destroy the Means Committee to not acknowledge economy of the United States of Amer- b 2330 an economic fact, Madam Speaker, is ica, but I think there is a political an astonishing thing. And as I listen to That is what goes on in the minds of agenda, Madam Speaker. And this will the debate here on the floor tonight, the people who are creating the jobs in be devastating to the economy of the and as I listen to my colleagues here America, especially America’s small United States if these tax cuts from deliver their view and their opinion, business people. For when they hear 2001 and 2003 are put on the chopping which they are entirely welcome to, over here, Madam Speaker, that they block. And it isn’t that they have to be and I respect that, it occurs to me that want to increase taxes and punish the put on the block and voted down. These their probably isn’t one shred of empir- producers in America, the producers tax cuts sunset. They will need action ical data that would pry them off of aren’t stupid. They are going to decide in the House and the Senate to be re- their political position. I can take so much punishment but I newed. And they need to be renewed be- But I will say that we have the abil- can’t take that much punishment; so I cause we know what kind of growth ity over here on this side of the aisle to am going to back up a little bit and I they have stimulated. deductively reason, and we know that am going to back off. I am going to In fact, last September, and I believe there are incentives for people, and quit creating jobs and probably lay a the date was September 15, under these when there is profit involved, people few people off. I am going to consoli- Bush tax cuts, the Federal Government produce more. When there is less profit date my business, and maybe I will just collected more money on that day than involved they will produce less. And if coast out the rest of my life. And you any other day in the history of the there is no profit involved, even if they have lost that business owner for the United States of America. September want to produce, they won’t last long. rest of their life. And you have got to 15, 2006. That would be the last time Their business will go under and they then rely on some young entrepreneur that happened under the Rangel plan. will go broke. to come in and light this thing up. But So, Madam Speaker, I would submit So in a free market economy, you why will they if you take away, in your that these tax cuts do have a sunset have to have people that can make a perverse way, taxing the incentives of and that sunset for them, the date that little bit of money. And if they can the entrepreneurs of America, which is they expire, is 1,426 days from now; make a little money, they are going to a life blood of who we are as a people? 1,426 from now, Madam Speaker, and if like it and they will make a little more So the chairman of the Ways and this Congress does nothing, they ex- money. And when you have a tax and a Means Committee, having called the pire. regulatory structure that allows for tax cuts beyond irresponsible, the Now, I would ask why would it be people to have some profit, they will chairman said he cannot think of one that the chairman of the Ways and continue to produce. And our gross do- of George Bush’s first-term tax cuts Means Committee, Speaker PELOSI,

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And this brings would do so without increasing taxes. egories if we were going to balance the about, when those dates expire, a real In fact, whenever they have offered a budget. increase in taxes. Regardless of how it balanced budget here on the floor, it al- So when the American people clamor is voted, regardless of how the bill is ways has had an increase in taxes as for a balanced budget, they need to un- brought forward, regardless of what part of their balanced budget. derstand what they are talking about. might be amended, in the end if these So I have taken a look at our budget, They need to understand the impact on tax cuts are not extended, the result is Madam Speaker, and decided what their own budget, what happens to a tax increase. A tax increase will tem- needs to happen. If we are going to bal- their Social Security benefits, their porarily fund their spending increases, ance the budget, the American people Medicaid and Medicaid benefits, and, of and they will be able to claim that ought to know what it takes to balance course, we have to pay the interest bill, they have a balanced budget for a little the budget here in the United States of and then how we have to shrink down while. America. About $2.8 trillion is our some of the discretionary spending in But that won’t last long, Madam budget, and we have a lot of revenue this Federal budget. Speaker. But the temporary timing of coming in, and the revenue increase All of that can happen with the sup- this comes together in such a way that has been double digits the last 2 to 3 port of the American people. An 8 per- the expiration of the Bush tax cuts in years because this economy has been so cent cut seems to me to be a bit Draco- 1,426 days is nice and handy because strong and the unemployment has been nian. But if we had frozen our Federal they can use that to claim that they so low and the new jobs created have spending when I came to this Congress in 2003, we would have a balanced budg- are complying with PAYGO, the pay- been so dynamic. All of this seems to et today, Madam Speaker, with a mini- as-you-go plan, the not-going-to-spend- be a secret to the American people, but mal amount of pain, and we would be any-more-money-than-you-have-com- that is all fact, Madam Speaker. But able to have a debate for the American ing-in plan, the plan that says if we still we have this growth in entitle- people that would be focused on what is want to spend more money, we will ments. The entitlements of Medicare, just increase taxes on the backs of the the future of this country going to be? Medicaid, Social Security, and you add We can’t make these adjustments to American people, the hardworking to that the cost of interest that is Social Security if we are not willing to American people. And I believe the going up, and as interest goes up, of make those changes that were called government takes enough out of their course, the more national debt that we for by President Bush with personal re- paychecks, Madam Speaker. have. No one in this Congress aside tirement accounts. If we can’t give peo- I believe we have hardworking Amer- from myself, Madam Speaker, is talk- ple a percentage of their Social Secu- icans who are still working hard and ing about how do you balance the budg- rity that they are contributing into struggling to make ends meet. They et, how do you balance the budget their own control so that they can have have to have a budget. The American without increasing taxes. some investment in their own destiny, people have to meet that budget. When I want this dynamic economy. I want while we guarantee those benefits to they look at what they need to do in to see double-digit increase in our rev- our seniors, if we can’t make those order to live within their means, they enue stream. I don’t want to kill the changes, the inevitable result is, make those decisions, Madam Speaker. goose that lays the golden egg. The Madam Speaker, we will have to cut And they don’t have the option to de- people on this side of the aisle, Madam the benefits to our seniors. cide in 1,426 days I am going to raise Speaker, have a belief that there is I want to keep that pledge to our sen- taxes. I am going to kick that up to something evil about that goose that iors. Because of that, I want to con- the point where now I can raise spend- lays the golden egg, and they want to figure a kind of Social Security reform ing. kill that goose by increasing taxes. But that will allow for a measure of that to No. The American people have to be as for me, I will submit that I am will- go into personal retirement accounts responsible. They have to look at the ing to cut some spending. Let us take so that we can get people with their paycheck they have coming in and this on down to the point where we can own accounts down the road a ways make decisions on what they can af- balance this budget and then balance that can be independent and stand up ford, what standard of living they can the budget without increasing taxes, and take care of their own retirement. afford to have. And so they will decide Madam Speaker. That an essential component of this. if they can have that cabin at the lake And I have done a little calculation If we don’t do that, we are going to or that new SUV or that boat or wheth- on this, and this is nothing but a little have to look the American people in er they are going to plastic their win- napkin calculation with a calculator the eye and say we didn’t have the will dows and try to keep their heat bill off of my belt, and the final numbers to do the right thing. Now we are going down so that they can live within their will be coming in in the next couple of to have to do the necessary thing. The means. We all have to make those days, and if all goes well, I will be able necessary thing then would be to re- kinds of decisions to live within our to introduce a bill and we can have a duce benefits or increase contributions. means, and when a decision is made to debate on this floor on a real balanced In either case, increasing contributions take money out of the pockets of the budget, Madam Speaker. at a time when we have fewer people American people, those people that are working and more people collecting, as b 2340 out there putting plastic over their the baby-boomers come on line, and I windows in one of the coldest winters But if we were to hold defense spend- am one, Madam Speaker, it is no time that we have had in a long, long time, ing harmless, let defense spending grow to put more burden on the workers in Madam Speaker, and we are taxing the way it needs to, because we have to America. That will be the inevitable them, raising their taxes so that this protect the American people, set that result if we are not able to bring re- government can spend more money to part aside, and then put into it non-de- form to the Social Security plan. buy more votes and influence more fense discretionary spending, that is So, 8 percent across-the-board, hold- people across this country, it is a trav- the spending that is not including the ing defense spending harmless, that esty of justice. entitlements, being Social Security, will get us pretty close to a balanced I have been with some of the Demo- Medicare, Medicaid, also the necessity budget. That is 8 percent plus or minus crats, Madam Speaker, and some of to pay for the interest on the national about half a percent. Closer numbers them said they want to balance the debt, those things all tied together, are coming in in the next few days.

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But cohol use and have a healthy lifestyle, a health care plan and tax my neigh- the question for the American people, those Americans will arrive at retire- bor, tax that rich person, punish them Madam Speaker, is do you trust gov- ment with six figures times something for their productivity. Give me some of ernment or do you trust free markets? in their Health Savings Account. the benefits of that. They set up this Do you trust them when it comes to Madam Speaker, it is my view and class warfare which empowers them po- who is going to do the best job of man- my vision that that day will come litically. That is the side of the aisle, aging and controlling your money? when there are hundreds of thousands the psychology that comes there. I will submit that the people that of dollars wrapped up in individual Then, Madam Speaker, as I watch earn the money ought to have control Health Savings Accounts that haven’t this clock tick down, there are a few of the money, and they will spend it been used because they have a healthy other pieces of subject matter that better than government spends it al- lifestyle, and they have been insured need to be addressed. One of them was most every time. When it comes to for catastrophic insurance and had brought up by our group here in the health care, they need control of their enough money to take care of the de- previous hour, and that was the issue own health care. They have to be able ductible in order to do that, and saved of energy. to control their own destiny, to have hundreds and thousands of dollars in I know that we have disagreed con- the freedom of choice to decide where their health insurance premiums. When sistently on what we should do to de- they want to invest their health care they arrive at 65 and qualify for Medi- velop American energy sources. My dollars. care, we can look at them and say, view is we need to develop our Amer- I appreciate the President coming well, Joe and Sally, you have done ican energy sources. Every place where here to this floor and speaking from pretty well. You have taken care of we can legitimately do so in an envi- the location where you are, Madam your health and you have got this nice ronmentally friendly fashion, we Speaker, about the need to provide for nest egg in your Health Savings Ac- should open up American energy. full deductibility for health insurance count. And let’s just say it is half a b 2350 premiums, at least for those with million dollars, just to put a big num- under $15,000 in health insurance pre- ber up there on the board, and let’s just We have at least 406 trillion cubic miums. say at age 65 they can negotiate for a feet of natural gas offshore, and most We have had a pretty good and paid up health insurance plan, Madam of that is offshore around Florida and healthy history with employer-based Speaker, for the balance of their life some in the gulf that is not Florida. 406 health care plans, but it is not enough. that would substitute for Medicare. trillion cubic feet of natural gas; and We have too many American people Let’s just say the Federal Govern- yet we sit here, and last fall, last that are not insured for health care. If ment can step in there and say, you minute in our lame duck session we we can give them full deductibility of know what we are going to help sub- opened up a tiny little sliver of off- their health care benefits so they can sidize that? We would like to buy you shore drilling. make that deduction and make the cal- down on that. We can get together on We have mineral rights out to 200 culation on their bottom line and de- that. Out of your $500,000 and our Fed- miles, and yet the idea is if we would termine it is better for them to be in- eral Treasury, we will put together put a gas well down at 199 miles out, sured than not be insured, we will some money so that we can provide a somebody that was planning on going have, instead of having 47 million peo- paid health insurance plan, and that to Florida to sit on the beach would ple uninsured, we will have far less unpaid up health insurance plan would hear about that and decide, well, I insured, and this country is better off substitute for Medicare, and the rest of know I can’t see 199 miles out offshore, and people will be making more deci- your life you would be covered under but somehow I would know that was sions individually between them and that, kind of like an annuity that out there so I don’t want to sit on a their doctor. takes care of your health care. beach that has somebody drawing nat- I want the American people to nego- Then, let’s just say that that takes ural gas off a platform that is invisible tiate with their doctor, every indi- $250,000 out of the $500,000 that happens to me and environmentally friendly. vidual American to have that personal to be in the Health Savings Account by And, by the way, there has been no relationship and be able to control that the time Joe and Sally, who are now at gas well that has ever polluted any- account and have an insurance policy the young age, arrive at 65 and qualify thing anytime. If there has ever been a that they know and understand and for Medicare, now they have a quarter gas well eruption, it went off into the one that is fully deductible and one of a million dollars left over. What we atmosphere. And so it is not an envi- that is portable; one that even though would they do that? My answer would ronmental issue; and because they are the employer may contribute to the be whatever you so choose. You have out so far from the shoreline it is not premium, they can take it with them managed your lives well. You have a scenery issue, which is no excuse when they go from job to job, which been fortunate. You have a strong anyway, Madam Speaker. It is a polit- there is more job moving now than in Health Savings Account. You provided ical issue. the history of this country. a paid up health insurance plan for the Here in this country we have people I want the American people to have a rest of your life, you and our Medicare who are environmentalists who jump Health Savings Account, Madam funding has supplemented to create on the environmental band wagon and Speaker, that they can invest money that. Now we want to reward you and then they oppose anything that they in; that goes in tax-free, and then as let you take the money out of your decide could have an argument that the money rolls out that is spent back Health Savings Account, travel the would be against the environment, and into premiums, in major medical world, will it to your kids, do whatever they do so so they can raise political health care and having regular annual you would like to do. money and they can support political tests to monitor their health situation, Madam Speaker, who could be op- candidates, and they do so in defiance so that we have a healthy America posed to such a thing? I would submit of rationale and they do so in defiance with all the right incentives that are there will be many on this side of the of logic. set up, rather than the perverse incen- aisle that will be opposed to such a Again, they have set aside this West- tives being set up. thing because they don’t want inde- ern Civilization tenet of the age of rea- Then one day, having those Ameri- pendence for the American people. son, deductive reasoning. Deductive cans that are young today, they could They don’t have confidence in the judg- reasoning says, well, if you have a lot put a little over $5,000 into their Health ment of the American people. They of natural gas offshore in Florida and if

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But it DENNIS KUCINICH from Ohio, go up Speaker, pass legislation that would is beyond where they could see. there with me sometime and let’s look change the deal that these companies Would you not in a deductively rea- out the window of the plane and fly have with the United States of Amer- soning way, Madam Speaker, go in along and see if you can point out the ica and say to our best friend oil com- there and explore for that oil and the oil fields that are there in the North panies who are developing this energy: gas and open that up and bring that Slope, the North Slope that went we are going to have to renegotiate natural gas into the United States and through all the court action back in your leases. We thought it was a good produce all the things we do, plastics the early 1970s, the beginning of the deal when we made it, but now we and fertilizer? I mean, the cost of our Alaska pipeline, and point out there on know something that we didn’t know fertilizer is the cost of our food. The ni- the North Slope where are these oil then. So we want to scrap and tear up trogen fertilizer that goes in, 90 per- wells; where is this desecration to our the leases that you had, the ones that cent of the input comes from natural environment; where is the desecration gave you enough profit that you put gas. So you can’t grow anything with- to the scenery. Show it to me. some incentive into research and devel- out nitrogen. And our corn that pro- I will fly you over the whole thing, opment and the exploration, and we duces our ethanol is founded in a nitro- Madam Speaker, and look down. And I want that money, we want that profit. gen base. can point them out now because I have We as a Federal Government want to So if we are going to be able to re- been there and I have been to school, tax your income more. And then if you duce our dependency on foreign oil, we and I will tell you there is not a single don’t do that, then we are not going to have got to have more natural gas to derrick sticking out of the air like you let you ever sign another lease with the Federal Government or the United produce the fertilizer. And we can go imagine, no Texas oil rig from the out there and explore for that and have States. 1930s. There is not a single pump jack What are you going to do, Madam American energy coming up out of the sitting there cranking out the oil out Speaker, if you are Chevron or if you bottom of the ocean and pumping it of the ground and leaking a little oil are Exxon or if you are Shell or any into the United States and turning it back into the ground. It doesn’t exist. other company that is one of those into fertilizer and heating our homes The only thing you will see, and now I great oil companies here in the United and our factories and using it to will tip you off if you want to go, you States if you get that kind of message produce all kinds of a myriad of prod- might be able to see it as I tell you from this Congress? I will submit, ucts. But somehow the environmental- what you are going to be looking for, Madam Speaker, that what you would ists have blocked that all down, not be- and that is a rock workover pad maybe do is you would take your investments cause it is rational, not because they 50 feet wide by 100 feet long, maybe a over to foreign countries. You would go can deductively reason that it makes little longer, that sits up about 3 feet offshore in Australia, you would go sense, but simply because there is some above the arctic tundra, white stone somewhere else, you would go up in the visceral instinct that says we think we like limestone, probably is, a pad that North Sea, you would go somewhere can raise some campaign dollars and you can bring a workover rig on if you offshore in West Africa and put your we can get some people to oppose that. need to work the well in the winter- investments there where they are And, by the way, if we are emotional time. safer. They might be nationalized by about it, they won’t even stop and And as they come in to work those some tyrannical government, but they think. Which is the truth, Madam wells, they will come in on ice roads, are probably not going to come in and Speaker. They didn’t stop and think ice roads that will melt in the summer- change the deal. They are probably not about ANWR, either. And I did. And I time that don’t damage the tundra, going to come in and confiscate your thought, well, if this is perhaps today’s and they will set the rig up. And the investment like this legislation that largest energy reserve that the United pumps are all submersible. You can’t passed off the floor of this Congress States of America has, and if I am see- see the well, you can’t see the casing, last week or the week before. When the ing commercials that show the Sierra you can’t see the pump, and you can’t United States of America makes a deal, Club and they put out this commercial see the collection tubes. Madam Speaker, they have got to keep that shows this pristine alpine forest That is all out of the sights and the deal. and they say don’t go up there and ex- minds of the people that are up there We saw oil prices go up, we saw bar- plore in ANWR because you will be de- because this is an environmentally rel price go up to $75 a barrel. We stroying this pristine alpine forest, and friendly development of the North watched it now drop down to the low I looked at that and I thought some of Slope. $50 a barrel. The reason for that is be- that doesn’t add up so good for me, Madam Speaker, we can do better in cause the supply has gotten greater on Madam Speaker. the development, even better in the de- the marketplace. The biggest reasons So I went up there to ANWR, the velopment of the Arctic National Wild- for that is because there was profit in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, life Refuge. We have technology to do it, that companies that were making ANWR, traveled all over it, flew over directional drilling, and that will re- money were reinvesting that profit in it, down low, looked for everything, duce our footprint considerably. research and development and pro- looked for wildlife, hours in the air at So why would we, the American peo- ducing more oil and putting more of it the lowest altitude they let us fly look- ple, insist upon going over to the Mid- on the market. We need to thank those ing out the windows trying to find dle East and buying oil from, some are companies that have provided this sup- massive caribou herd or maybe rein- friends, many are enemies, enriching ply for the United States, not punish deer herd or a lot of polar bears or them, making us more dependent on them for the extra taxes, because these maybe some seals swimming around Middle Eastern oil while we have these American companies have made us less out there. And in all of that flight back massive supplies of energy within our dependent on Middle Eastern oil, not and forth and looking down and all of own country? Why would we not, more dependent. And the actions of us looking out the windows, Madam Madam Speaker, develop American en- this Congress in this past month have Speaker, we saw two white birds and ergy supplies. Why would we not go made the United States of America four musk oxen. And those four musk down into the Gulf of Mexico and open more dependent on Middle Eastern oil, oxen were standing there with their up the Chevron fields down there that not less dependent on Middle Eastern heads down doing nothing, of course it have been found that might increase oil. And that is the difference. was cold, and they weren’t disturbed by the supply of our energy by 50 percent, What we have passed has hurt Amer- anything going on. just what is found offshore in the gulf ica’s economy, and what we need to do

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is allow the companies that invest in Ms. SOLIS, for 5 minutes, today. suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act research and development to make (The following Members (at the re- of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and some profit so they will do more of the quest of Ms. FOXX) to revise and extend Government Reform. same. And if there is more energy on their remarks and include extraneous 497. A letter from the Assistant Director, the market, then energy will be cheap- material:) Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- ment of Defense, transmitting a report pur- er. Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, February 6, suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act So I will submit, Madam Speaker, 7, and 8. of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and that we need more BTUs in the mar- Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, Government Reform. ketplace; we need to grow the size of today and February 6, 7, and 8. 498. A letter from the Assistant Director, the energy pie. The more energy there Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, for 5 minutes, Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- is in the marketplace, the cheaper it February 6. ment of Defense, transmitting a report pur- all will be. And we have to have incen- Ms. FOXX, for 5 minutes, today. suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act tives for business to step in and do the Mr. DREIER, for 5 minutes, today and of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and right thing. That is the natural part February 6, 7, and 8. Government Reform. that we should understand when we un- Mr. DENT, for 5 minutes, today. 499. A letter from the Assistant Director, derstand free enterprise capitalism. Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, today and Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- If anybody has a little difficulty han- February 6, 7, and 8. ment of Defense, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act dling that, they should pick up a copy Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, for 5 of ‘‘Wealth of Nations’’ written by of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and minutes, February 7. Government Reform. Adam Smith published in 1776. He was Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, 500. A letter from the Assistant Director, an economist at the University of Glas- for 5 minutes, today. Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- gow in Scotland, and he laid out the (The following Member (at his own ment of Defense, transmitting a report pur- principles of free enterprise capitalism, request) to revise and extend his re- suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act free market economics, and he under- marks and include extraneous mate- of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and stood human nature. And all of those rial:) Government Reform. things have to be tied together to Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, for 5 min- 501. A letter from the Assistant Director, make these work. We can’t defy human utes, today. Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- nature, Madam Speaker. We must re- ment of the Air Force, transmitting a report f spect and honor human nature. pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform ADJOURNMENT Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight f and Government Reform. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I 502. A letter from the Assistant Director, move that the House do now adjourn. Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- The motion was agreed to; accord- sence was granted to: ment of the Army, transmitting a report ingly (at midnight), under its previous pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas (at the re- order, the House adjourned until today, Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight quest of Mr. HOYER) for today on ac- Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., and Government Reform. count of official business. for morning hour debate. 503. A letter from the Assistant Director, Mr. ORTIZ (at the request of Mr. Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- f HOYER) for today on account of official ment of the Army, transmitting a report business in the district. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Mr. BUYER (at the request of Mr. ETC. Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight BOEHNER) for today and February 6 on and Government Reform. account of medical reasons. Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive 504. A letter from the Assistant Director, Mr. HASTERT (at the request of Mr. communications were taken from the Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- BOEHNER) for today and the balance of Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ment of the Army, transmitting a report the week. 491. A letter from the Assistant Secretary pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Mr. ROYCE (at the request of Mr. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. BOEHNER) for today on account of ill- transmitting a report pursuant to Section 3 ness. of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended; 505. A letter from the Assistant Director, to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- f 492. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ment of the Army, transmitting a report SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform transmitting a report pursuant to Section Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight By unanimous consent, permission to 25(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as and Government Reform. address the House, following the legis- amended; to the Committee on Foreign Af- 506. A letter from the Assistant Director, lative program and any special orders fairs. Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- heretofore entered, was granted to: 493. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ment of the Navy, transmitting a report pur- (The following Members (at the re- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act quest of Ms. SOLIS) to revise and extend transmitting a report pursuant to Section of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and their remarks and include extraneous 3(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, as Government Reform. amended; to the Committee on Foreign Af- 507. A letter from the Assistant Director, material:) fairs. Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- Ms. PELOSI, for 5 minutes, today. 494. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ment of the Navy, transmitting a report pur- Mrs. CAPPS, for 5 minutes, today. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, for transmitting a report pursuant to Paragraph of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and 5 minutes, today. (5)(D) of the Senate’s May 1997 resolution of Government Reform. Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. advice and consent to the ratification of the Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Trea- 508. A letter from the Assistant Director, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, for 5 min- ty Flank Document of May 31, 1996; to the Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- utes, today. Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment of the Navy, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act Mr. SNYDER, for 5 minutes, today. 495. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and Mr. ALLEN, for 5 minutes, today. transmitting a Memorandum of Justification Government Reform. Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. under section 451 of the Foreign Assistance 509. A letter from the Assistant Director, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, for 5 min- Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Af- Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- utes, today. fairs. ment of the Navy, transmitting a report pur- Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. 496. A letter from the Assistant Director, suant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act Mrs. MALONEY of New York, for 5 Executive & Political Personnel, Depart- of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and minutes, today. ment of Defense, transmitting a report pur- Government Reform.

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A bill to amend the National Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Georgia, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient committees were delivered to the Clerk York, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. system to enable employees to form, join, or for printing and reference to the proper MORAN of Virginia, Mr. WYNN, Mr. AL assist labor organizations, to provide for calendar, as follows: GREEN of Texas, Mr. PRICE of North mandatory injunctions for unfair labor prac- Mr. GORDON of Tennessee: Committee on Carolina, Mr. SPACE, Mr. CLEAVER, tices during organizing efforts, and for other Science and Technology. H.R. 547. A bill to Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Education facilitate the development of markets for al- YARMUTH, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, and Labor. ternative fuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. CAPU- By Mr. KIRK (for himself, Mr. EMAN- fuel through research, development, and ANO, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. STARK, Mr. UEL, Ms. WATSON, Ms. MCCOLLUM of demonstration and data collection; with an DONNELLY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. COOPER, Minnesota, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of amendment (Rept. 110–7). Referred to the Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. Texas, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. WOOL- Committee of the Whole House on the State BISHOP of New York, Ms. SLAUGHTER, SEY, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. HIGGINS, of the Union. Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. WELCH of Ver- Mr. ELLISON, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. KUCI- mont, Ms. BEAN, Mr. OBEY, Ms. NICH, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. KLINE of Min- f SCHWARTZ, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. BISHOP nesota, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. MCHUGH, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of Georgia, Mr. BACA, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Ms. BEAN, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. MCCOTTER, and Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ORTIZ, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Mr. WALSH of New York): bills and resolutions were introduced California, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. ISRAEL, H.R. 801. A bill to amend the Nonindige- and severally referred, as follows: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Ms. nous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Con- By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. SOLIS, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. HILL, Mrs. trol Act of 1990 to require application to all BOOZMAN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. MILLER of JONES of Ohio, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. RUSH, vessels equipped with ballast water tanks, Florida, Ms. HERSETH, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. PATRICK MURPHY of including vessels that are not carrying bal- and Mr. HALL of New York): Pennsylvania, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. last water, the requirement to carry out ex- H.R. 797. A bill to amend title 38, United BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. change of ballast water or alternative ballast States Code, to improve compensation bene- JEFFERSON, Mr. WATT, Mr. CUMMINGS, water management methods prior to entry fits for veterans in certain cases of impair- Mr. PALLONE, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of into any port within the Great Lakes, and ment of vision involving both eyes, and for Texas, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. DELAHUNT, for other purposes; to the Committee on other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- Mr. SIRES, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. LARSON of Transportation and Infrastructure. erans’ Affairs. Connecticut, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. By Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself and By Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself, Mr. SUTTON, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. KAP- Mr. CUMMINGS): MICA, and Ms. NORTON): TUR, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, H.R. 802. A bill to amend the Act to Pre- H.R. 798. A bill to direct the Administrator Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. vent Pollution from ships to implement of General Services to install a photovoltaic LIPINSKI, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MEEK of MARPOL Annex VI; to the Committee on system for the headquarters building of the Florida, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. THOMP- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Energy; to the Committee on SON of Mississippi, Mr. VISCLOSKY, By Mr. CARNEY (for himself, Mr. ROG- Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, ERS of Alabama, Mr. THOMPSON of By Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself, Mr. Mr. BARROW, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. Mississippi, Mr. KING of New York, MICA, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. SHULER, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Flor- Mr. DICKS, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. HARMAN, RAHALL, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. HOL- ida, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DEN, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Ms. JACKSON-LEE KUHL of New York, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. of Texas, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. SPACE, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. WALZ of SMITH of Washington, Mr. PERLMUT- ETHERIDGE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. Minnesota, Mr. SHULER, Mr. ARCURI, TER, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. CUELLAR, and Mr. AL GREEN of Mr. CARNEY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. DOYLE, DICKS, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. REYES, Ms. Texas): Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. EDWARDS, H.R. 803. A bill to amend the Homeland Se- WILSON of Ohio, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. KENNEDY, curity Act of 2002 to enhance the procure- LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Ms. ZOE LOF- ment-related activities of the Department of MARSHALL, and Mr. SCOTT of Geor- GREN of California, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Homeland Security, and for other purposes; gia): Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. CAR- to the Committee on Homeland Security. H.R. 799. A bill to reauthorize and improve DOZA, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- By Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mr. the program authorized by the Appalachian fornia, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. ANDREWS, Regional Development Act of 1965; to the COSTELLO, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. HODES, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mr. TOWNS, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of BUTTERFIELD, Ms. CARSON, Mr. structure. Tennessee, Mr. WEINER, Ms. HARMAN, CLEAVER, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVIS of By Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut, Mr. PAS- Illinois, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DELAHUNT, (for himself, Mr. KING of New York, CRELL, Mr. GORDON, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. Ms. DELAURO, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. PETERSON of Min- ETHERIDGE, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. KLEIN EMANUEL, Mr. FARR, Mr. FILNER, Mr. nesota, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. of Florida, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. SES- FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. GON- OLVER, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. TAK, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. HALL of New ZALEZ, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. KILPATRICK, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- York, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, vania, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. Texas, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Ms. NORTON, Mr. HOLT, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. JACKSON of BERMAN, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- Illinois, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KUCINICH, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. NADLER, Mr. ington, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. HASTINGS of Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. LEE, ROTHMAN, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. HOLT, Florida, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. BERK- JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. LEY, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. HARE, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. TIER- MARKEY, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MCDER- RYAN of Ohio, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. NEY, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. BECERRA, MOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MCNULTY, CLAY, Mr. ROSS, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. Mr. COURTNEY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. HOYER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. CARSON, MEEKS of New York, Mr. GONZALEZ, NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. NEAL Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. FARR, Mr. BUTTER- Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. HIRONO, of Massachusetts, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, FIELD, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. WATSON, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. fornia, Ms. GIFFORDS, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. STARK, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. UDALL RAHALL, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. COSTA, Mr. MCNUL- of New Mexico, Mr. WAXMAN, and Ms. Ms. WATERS, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. WU, TY, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. WOOLSEY): Mr. PAYNE, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mrs. DAVIS KANJORSKI, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. EMAN- H.R. 804. A bill to amend the Lobbying Dis- of California, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. UEL, Ms. CLARKE, Ms. HERSETH, Mr. closure Act of 1995 to require certain coali- SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KIND, Mr. DAVIS of CLYBURN, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. FOSSEL- tions and associations to disclose their lob- Illinois, Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. LEE, Mr. LA, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. bying activities, and to require reporting on UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. CASTOR, Mr. MELANCON, Mrs. BOYDA a quarterly basis; to the Committee on the MCDERMOTT, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Min- of Kansas, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. Judiciary.

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By Mr. DOYLE (for himself, Mr. By Mr. HOLT (for himself, Mr. TOM permanent paper ballot under title III of TERRY, Mr. WAMP, and Mr. WYNN): DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. such Act, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 805. A bill to provide incentives for EMANUEL, Mr. PETRI, Mr. WOLF, Mr. mittee on House Administration. the use of hydrogen fuel, and for other pur- LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. By Mr. KLINE of Minnesota (for him- poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means, COOPER, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. self, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. WALZ of Min- and in addition to the Committees on Trans- CLAY, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. nesota, Mr. RAMSTAD, Ms. MCCOLLUM portation and Infrastructure, and Energy ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. HAS- of Minnesota, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. and Commerce, for a period to be subse- TINGS of Florida, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, and Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each MEEK of Florida, Mr. ISSA, Mr. CUM- OBERSTAR): case for consideration of such provisions as MINGS, Mrs. BIGGERT, Ms. LEE, Mr. H.R. 812. A bill to provide for the convey- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee CASTLE, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. KUHL of ance of an A-12 Blackbird aircraft to the concerned. New York, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Minnesota Air National Guard Historical By Mrs. EMERSON (for herself, Mr. Florida, Mr. MACK, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- Foundation; to the Committee on Armed BERRY, Mr. WAMP, and Mr. MOORE of ginia, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. ACKER- Services. Kansas): MAN, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. By Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- H.R. 806. A bill to amend the Federal Food, BERKLEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BERRY, fornia: Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the mar- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. BLU- H.R. 813. A bill to amend the Reclamation keting of authorized generic drugs; to the MENAUER, Mr. BOREN, Mr. BOSWELL, Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Fa- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. BOYD of Florida, cilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the By Mr. GOHMERT: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. Interior to participate in the Prado Basin H.R. 807. A bill to direct the Secretary of BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Natural Treatment System Project, to au- the Interior to conduct a special resource Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. thorize the Secretary to carry out a program study to determine the feasibility and suit- CHANDLER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COSTA, to assist agencies in projects to construct re- ability of establishing a memorial to the Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. gional brine lines in California, to authorize Space Shuttle Columbia in the State of CROWLEY, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. the Secretary to participate in the Lower Texas and for its inclusion as a unit of the LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee, Mrs. Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstra- National Park System; to the Committee on DAVIS of California, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. tion and reclamation project, and for other Natural Resources. DEGETTE, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- By Mr. KUCINICH (for himself, Mr. DELAURO, Mr. DICKS, Mr. DINGELL, sources. OGGETT OYLE ABERCROMBIE, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. Mr. D , Mr. D , Mr. By Mr. MOORE of Kansas (for himself, EDWARDS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. ENGEL, BALDWIN, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Flor- Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. ida, Ms. CARSON, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CON- Mr. CLAY, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. COBLE, FATTAH, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, YERS, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVIS of Il- Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mrs. linois, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. Tennessee, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. GUTIER- GILLIBRAND, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. GOR- DEFAZIO, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. FARR, Mr. REZ, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. HOLT, Ms. DON, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. FILNER, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. GRIJALVA, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. HALL GRIJALVA, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HOLT, Mr. KAPTUR, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. ZOE LOF- of New York, Ms. HARMAN, Ms. HONDA, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. GREN of California, Mrs. MCCARTHY of HERSETH, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. HINCHEY, JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. EDDIE New York, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. MORAN Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HODES, Mr. HOLDEN, BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. of Virginia, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. Mr. HONDA, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. INSLEE, JONES of Ohio, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. KIL- PRICE of North Carolina, Ms. SCHA- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. JEF- PATRICK, Ms. LEE, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- KOWSKY, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. SHER- FERSON, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON gia, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. MAN, and Mr. WYNN): of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. H.R. 814. A bill to require the Consumer Mr. KAGEN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KIL- MEEKS of New York, Mr. GEORGE MIL- Product Safety Commission to issue regula- DEE, Mr. KIND, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, LER of California, Ms. MOORE of Wis- tions mandating child-resistant closures on Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. LAR- consin, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. all portable gasoline containers; to the Com- SEN of Washington, Mr. LOEBSACK, NADLER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New RANGEL, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. RYAN of By Mr. PORTER: York, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ohio, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 815. A bill to provide for the convey- Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. ERRANO HERMAN Virginia, Mr. S , Mr. S , MALONEY of New York, Mr. MAR- ance of certain land in Clark County, Ne- Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. SHALL, Mr. MATHESON, Ms. MATSUI, vada, for use by the Nevada National Guard; WATERS, Ms. WATSON, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. to the Committee on Natural Resources. Mr. WU, and Mr. WYNN): MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. By Mr. PORTER: H.R. 808. A bill to establish a Department GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. H.R. 816. A bill to provide for the release of of Peace and Nonviolence; to the Committee MITCHELL, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. MOORE certain land from the Sunrise Mountain In- on Oversight and Government Reform, and of Kansas, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, stant Study Area in the State of Nevada and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Mr. PATRICK MURPHY of Pennsyl- to grant a right-of-way across the released Affairs, the Judiciary, and Education and vania, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, land for the construction and maintenance of Labor, for a period to be subsequently deter- Ms. NORTON, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. a flood control project; to the Committee on mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- OBEY, Mr. OLVER, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. Natural Resources. sideration of such provisions as fall within PALLONE, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. PAYNE, By Mr. PRICE of Georgia: the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. H.R. 817. A bill to provide for the establish- By Mr. HINCHEY (for himself, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. REYES, ment of a working group to identify and ad- ARCURI, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. ROTHMAN, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, vance the development and use of alter- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HALL of New York, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. SALAZAR, native sources for motor vehicle fuels; to the Mr. WOLF, and Mr. MCHUGH): Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 809. A bill to repeal section 216 of the Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, By Mr. RANGEL: Federal Power Act (as added by the Energy Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. H.R. 818. A bill to secure the Federal vot- Policy Act of 2005) providing for the use of SCHWARTZ, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. ing rights of certain qualified ex-offenders eminent domain authority for the construc- SERRANO, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. SHULER, who have served their sentences; to the Com- tion of certain electric power lines, and for Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. SMITH of Wash- mittee on the Judiciary. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy ington, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Ms. and Commerce. STARK, Mr. STUPAK, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. DEGETTE, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. DELAURO, By Mr. HINCHEY (for himself, Mr. TANNER, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. TAYLOR, Ms. HARMAN, Ms. LEE, Mrs. LOWEY, ARCURI, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HALL of Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. UDALL Mr. ROTHMAN, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. WAX- New York, and Mr. MCHUGH): of Colorado, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MAN, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. ACKER- H.R. 810. A bill to amend certain provisions WALZ of Minnesota, Ms. WASSERMAN MAN, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BACA, Ms. BALD- of the Federal Power Act added by the En- SCHULTZ, Ms. WATERS, Ms. WATSON, WIN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. ergy Policy Act of 2005 relating to the use of Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. WEINER, Ms. WOOL- BISHOP of New York, Mr. BLUMEN- eminent domain authority for the construc- SEY, Mr. WU, Mr. WYNN, and Mr. ALT- AUER, Mr. BOUCHER, Ms. CORRINE tion of electric power lines, and for other MIRE): BROWN of Florida, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 811. A bill to amend the Help America CARNAHAN, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. Commerce. Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified CROWLEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mrs. DAVIS

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of California, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, sideration of such provisions as fall within By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. DICKS, Mr. DIN- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. himself, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. JACKSON- GELL, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. By Mr. WELCH of Vermont: LEE of Texas, and Mr. TOWNS): FARR, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. FILNER, Mr. H.R. 823. A bill to authorize Federal agen- H. Con. Res. 55. Concurrent resolution rec- FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. AL cies and legislative branch offices to pur- ognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. chase greenhouse gas offsets and renewable has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and GUTIERREZ, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. HIN- energy credits, and for other purposes; to the that their physical, political, and economic CHEY, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HOLT, Mr. Committee on Oversight and Government security should be safeguarded by the Gov- HONDA, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. Reform, and in addition to the Committees ernment of India and the state government ISRAEL, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. on House Administration, and Energy and of Jammu and Kashmir; to the Committee JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON Commerce, for a period to be subsequently on Foreign Affairs. of Georgia, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. KIL- determined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. MORAN of Kansas (for himself, PATRICK, Mr. KIND, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, LANTOS, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, in the jurisdiction of the committee con- and Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas): Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Ms. MAT- cerned. H. Res. 124. A resolution congratulating SUI, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. By Mr. WELLER: the Department of Agronomy in the College MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. H.R. 824. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of Agriculture at Kansas State University MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to classify ethanol and bio- for 100 years of excellent service to Kansas MCNULTY, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. MEEKS of diesel refining property as 7-year property agriculture; to the Committee on Agri- New York, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of for purposes of the accelerated cost recovery culture. California, Mr. MILLER of North system; to the Committee on Ways and By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, Carolina, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Means. Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. PENCE, Mr. Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. MORAN of By Mr. WELLER: BURTON of Indiana, Mr. MANZULLO, Virginia, Mr. PATRICK MURPHY of H.R. 825. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. enue Code of 1986 to extend and expand tax SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. SHERMAN, NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. OLVER, incentives for renewable fuels; to the Com- and Mr. FORTUN˜ O): Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- mittee on Ways and Means. H. Res. 125. A resolution expressing deep lina, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. LORET- By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for concern over the use of civilians as ‘‘human TA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. SCHA- himself, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. NORWOOD, shields’’ in violation of international human- KOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. SCHWARTZ, and Mr. MILLER of Florida): itarian law and the law of war during armed Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SHERMAN, H.R. 826. A bill to amend title 32, United conflict, including Hezbollah’s tactic of em- Mr. SIRES, Mr. STARK, Ms. SUTTON, States Code, to improve the readiness of bedding its forces among civilians to use Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. TIERNEY, Mrs. State defense forces and to increase military them as human shields during the summer of JONES of Ohio, Mr. UDALL of Colo- coordination for homeland security between 2006 conflict between Hezbollah and the rado, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. the States and the Department of Defense; to State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. WATSON, the Committee on Armed Services. Affairs. Mr. WEINER, Mr. WEXLER, Ms. WOOL- By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina: By Ms. WATSON (for herself, Mrs. H.R. 827. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- SEY, Mr. WU, and Mr. WYNN): BONO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. HAR- enue Code of 1986 to extend bonus deprecia- H.R. 819. A bill to expand access to preven- MAN, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. HELLER, and Mr. tion for 2 years; to the Committee on Ways tive health care services that help reduce un- CAMPBELL of California): intended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and and Means. H. Res. 126. A resolution commending the improve access to women’s health care; to By Mr. WOLF (for himself and Mr. University of Southern California Trojan HLERS): the Committee on Energy and Commerce, E football team for its victory in the 2007 Rose H.R. 828. A bill to preserve mathematics- and in addition to the Committees on Ways Bowl; to the Committee on Education and and science-based industries in the United and Means, and Education and Labor, for a Labor. States; to the Committee on Education and period to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Labor. Speaker, in each case for consideration of H. Res. 127. A resolution recognizing and By Mr. WOLF (for himself, Mr. HIN- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry CHEY, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State; to GRIJALVA, Mr. ARCURI, and Mr. HALL By Mr. TOWNS: the Committee on Oversight and Govern- of New York): H.R. 820. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H.R. 829. A bill to amend the Federal ment Reform. Social Security Act to provide for the cov- Power Act to make certain changes in provi- f erage of marriage and family therapist serv- sions relating to National Interest Trans- ices under part B of the Medicare Program, mission Corridors, and for other purposes; to ADDITIONAL SPONSORS and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Energy and Commerce, and in addition to By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 830. A bill to authorize the exchange tions as follows: riod to be subsequently determined by the of certain lands in Denali National Park in Speaker, in each case for consideration of the State of Alaska; to the Committee on H.R. 25: Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. KEL- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Natural Resources. LER, Mr. CARTER, and Mr. FRANKs of Arizona. tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 63: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania, By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 831. A bill to provide for the convey- Mr. PITTS, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. FERGUSON, and Ms. HOOLEY): ance of certain Forest Service land to the JONES of North Carolina, Mr. RENZI, Mr. H.R. 821. A bill to amend part B of the Indi- city of Coffman Cove, Alaska; to the Com- EHLERS, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. HAYES, Mr. viduals with Disabilities Education Act to mittee on Natural Resources. SHIMKUS, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. SUL- provide full Federal funding of such part; to By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: LIVAN, Mr. HENSARLING, and Mr. TERRY. the Committee on Education and Labor. H.R. 832. A bill to provide that Federal H.R. 73: Mr. MANZULLO. By Ms. WATERS (for herself, Ms. LEE, property reversions on land deeded to the H.R. 111: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. STARK, Ms. Municipality of Anchorage be conveyed to ROTHMAN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. CARSON, and Mr. TOWNS): the Municipality in order to unencumber the ISRAEL, Mr. ORTIZ, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. H.R. 822. A bill to amend the Public Health Municipality’s title; to the Committee on GUTIERREZ, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. AN- Service Act, the Employee Retirement In- Natural Resources. DREWS, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Ms. ZOE LOF- come Security Act of 1974, the Internal Rev- By Mr. BLUMENAUER: GREN of California, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. enue Code of 1986, and title 5, United States H. Con. Res. 53. Concurrent resolution cele- TURNER. Code, to require individual and group health brating the contributions of the architec- H.R. 119: Mr. FILNER and Mr. BURTON of In- insurance coverage and group health plans tural profession during National Architec- diana. and Federal employees health benefit plans ture Week; to the Committee on Oversight H.R. 156: Mr. POE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. BISHOP to provide coverage for routine HIV/AIDS and Government Reform. of Georgia, and Mrs. JONES of Ohio. screening; to the Committee on Energy and By Mr. BOUSTANY: H.R. 161: Mr. SMITH of Washington. Commerce, and in addition to the Commit- H. Con. Res. 54. Concurrent resolution ex- H.R. 201: Ms. CLARKE and Mr. ENGEL. tees on Education and Labor, Ways and pressing the support of Congress for the cre- H.R. 211: Mr. JEFFERSON. Means, and Oversight and Government Re- ation of a National Hurricane Museum and H.R. 237: Ms. HERSETH. form, for a period to be subsequently deter- Science Center in Southwest Louisiana; to H.R. 296: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- the Committee on Natural Resources. BERMAN, Mr. STARK, Mr. FARR, Mr. HONDA,

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Ms. LEE, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. COSTA, H.R. 508: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.R. 728: Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. CORRINE BROWN Mr. CARDOZA, and Mr. FILNER. Texas, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, of Florida, Mr. KUHL of New York, and Mr. H.R. 349: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. and Mr. WELCH of Vermont. HASTINGS of Florida. EHLERS, Mr. WAMP, Mr. KUHL of New York, H.R. 511: Mr. GRAVES, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. H.R. 729: Mr. PASTOR, Mr. MCCAUL of and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. SALI, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Texas, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. H.R. 353: Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. BARTON of Texas , Mr. FORTENBERRY, and MORAN of Virginia, and Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 358: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. MILLER of Mr. PEARCE. H.R. 743: Mr. FLAKE and Mr. MCCAUL of Florida, and Mr. REHBERG. H.R. 512: Mr. ACKERMAN , Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. Texas. H.R. 359: Mr. KILDEE, Ms. CARSON, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. CARSON, Ms. CASTOR, H.R. 746: Mr. CAPUANO. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. H.R. 748: Mr. PAUL, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. H.R. 365: Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. HARE, Ms. HARMAN, Ms. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. HALL of New York, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. SUT- HERSETH, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. LEWIS ACKERMAN, Mr. KIRK, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- TON, Mr. BOREN, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. BERMAN, of Georgia, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. ington, Mr. WICKER, Ms. WASSERMAN Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. SCHULTZ, Mr. CLAY, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. WEI- FILNER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. MEEKS of New York, NER, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. HINCHEY, and Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. NOR- BOUSTANY. SALAZAR, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. TON, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. RANGEL, MEEHAN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. STARK, Mr. H.R. 759: Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. WAXMAN, and California, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. COSTA, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MEEKS of New York. ENGEL, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. WEINER. H.R. 787: Ms. MATSUI. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BOUCHER, Ms. CORRINE H.R. 522: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.J. Res. 1: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mrs. MILLER of BROWN of Florida, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. LINCOLN H.R. 539: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MEEKS of New Michigan, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. COOPER, Mr. AL York, Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of SHUSTER, Mr. BOUSTANY, Ms. GRANGER, and GREEN of Texas, Mr. SHULER, Mr. WALZ of California, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. ROSS, Mrs. Mr. COSTA. Minnesota, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. KIND, Mr. DOYLE, TAUSCHER, and Mr. LIPINSKI. H.J. Res. 15: Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. HOLT, Mr. UDALL of New H.R. 547: Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. H.J. Res. 16: Mr. MILLER of Florida. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. UDALL Mexico, Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Ms. SHEA- H.J. Res. 21: Mr. PUTNAM. PORTER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CUMMINGS, of Colorado, and Mr. LIPINSKI. H. Con. Res. 21: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. POE, Mr. Mr. BARROW, Mr. BACA, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. H.R. 548: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. FOSSELLA, Mr. ALLEN, and Mr. HODES. CLEAVER, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. H.R. 550: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. CARTER, Mr. H. Con. Res. 30: Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. BORDALLO, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- COSTA, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. UPTON, Mr. H. Con. Res. 33: Mr. BOUCHER, Ms. BALDWIN, fornia, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. WAT- MCHUGH, Mr. KUHL of New York, Mr. BISHOP Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. WU, Mrs. MALONEY of New SON, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- of New York, Mr. HONDA, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of York, Mr. BOSWELL, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. vania, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Mrs. MALONEY of Texas, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. CALVERT, Mrs. New York, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. PETERSON MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and H. Con. Res. 35: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. of Minnesota, and Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- H.R. 368: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 552: Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. PLATTS, and SON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. Mr. SAXTON, Mr. DUNCAN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. MCCOTTER. CONYERS, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. MEEK of Mrs. CUBIN, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. H.R. 556: Mr. SHAYS and Ms. GINNY BROWN- Florida, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. BUR- HIGGINS, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- WAITE of Florida. GESS, Mr. WATT, and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 563: Mr. MARCHANT. ington, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. SMITH of New H. Con. Res. 47: Mr. YOUNG of Florida. H.R. 566: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia and Mr. Jersey, Mr. MCINTYRE, and Mr. MORAN of H. Res. 37: Mr. FILNER. RUSH. Kansas. H. Res. 41: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. PAL- H.R. 579: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and H.R. 372: Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. LONE. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. MARSHALL, Mr. HODES, Mrs. BOYDA of Kan- H.R. 589: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. DICKS, Mr. H. Res. 63: Mr. MCCOTTER. sas, Mr. SHULER, and Mr. KAGEN. MCNERNEY, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. H. Res. 79: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 380: Mr. BOUCHER, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. BLUMENAUER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. BAIRD, and Mr. Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, Mr. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. MORAN of Virginia. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, and Mr. MORAN H.R. 590: Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. AKIN, Mr. RYAN of Wis- of Virginia. H.R. 617: Mr. MACK. consin, and Mrs. MUSGRAVE. H.R. 402: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 618: Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. H. Res. 84: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. REICHERT, Ms. DEGETTE, and Ms. EDDIE BER- H.R. 620: Mr. COSTA, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, and Ms. HERSETH. NICE OHNSON J of Texas. ACKERMAN, Mr. SMITH of Washington, and H.R. 437: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. H. Res. 87: Mr. GINGREY and Mr. BRADY of Ms. WATSON. Pennsylvania. PAUL, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. MCCAUL H.R. 621: Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. ACKERMAN, H. Res. 94: Mr. KANJORSKI, Ms. JACKSON- of Texas, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. LEE of Texas, and Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Ms. GRANGER, Mr. POE, Mr. BRADY of Texas, OLVER, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. H. Res. 97: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. Mr. BURGESS, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. HINCHEY, and Mr. COBLE. MCNERNEY, Mr. MITCHELL, and Mr. ALLEN. DOGGETT, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. BARTON of H.R. 650: Mr. MILLER of Florida. Texas, Mr. CARTER, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. CUL- H.R. 651: Mr. REICHERT. H. Res. 98: Mr. CROWLEY. BERSON, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. HALL of Texas, H.R. 652: Ms. FOXX, Mr. POE, Mr. MCCOT- H. Res. 100: Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. EDDIE BER- TER, Mr. GINGREY, and Mrs. MUSGRAVE. MCGOVERN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. WOOL- NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of H.R. 653: Mr. POE, Mr. COHEN, and Mr. HIG- SEY. Texas, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. GINS. H. Res. 101: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. GEORGE MIL- NEUGEBAUER, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. REYES, Mr. H.R. 661: Mr. BAIRD and Mr. NEAL of Massa- LER of California, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. LO- RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SMITH of Texas, and Mr. chusetts. RETTA SANCHEZ of California, and Mr. BLU- THORNBERRY. H.R. 677: Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. HARE, and Mr. MENAUER. H.R. 440: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas and Mr. MICHAUD. H. Res. 102: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. MCCOTTER, H.R. 683: Mr. POE. JOHNSON of Georgia. and Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. H.R. 455: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. H.R. 695: Mr. MARKEY and Ms. BERKLEY. H. Res. 106: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. MCNERNEY, TOWNS. H.R. 713: Mr. KUHL of New York and Mr. Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. GENE H.R. 464: Mr. ACKERMAN. HINCHEY. GREEN of Texas, and Mr. MCCARTHY of Cali- H.R. 468: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 714: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 473: Mr. COLE of Oklahoma and Mr. WILSON of Ohio. fornia. EHLERS. H.R. 718: Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Mr. H. Res. 113: Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. GEORGE H.R. 477: Mr. PLATTS, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. GOODE, Mr. HOL- MILLER of California, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. AL JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. LAN- DEN, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. DEFAZIO, GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. WYNN, GEVIN, Mr. WYNN, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. BOREN, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. CAPPS, and Ms. SHEA- Mr. SERRANO, Mr. TANNER, and Mr. MCIN- MCDERMOTT, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. PORTER. TYRE. DICKS, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. DELAHUNT. H. Res. 120: Mr. WATT, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- H.R. 491: Mr. KIND and Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 723: Mr. PLATTS, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. nois, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. H.R. 493: Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. FOSSELLA, and Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Flor- GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. KIL- KIND, and Mr. COSTELLO. ida. PATRICK, Ms. HERSETH, and Ms. WATSON.

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TRIBUTE TO JOHN A. HOOPER of Chicago, Lawrence Hooper of Twisp, WA, several prominent Republicans, including and Helen McCloskey of Rumsey, CA. then-Gov. A. Linwood Holton Jr. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO f ‘‘I met him when he was under a cow,’’ Hol- ton said in a telephone interview on Sunday. OF CALIFORNIA REMEMBERING STATE SENATOR Their first phone conversation, Holton re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILLIAM A. TRUBAN called, had been after someone informed him Monday, February 5, 2007 that Truban was caring for a sick cow. Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. FRANK R. WOLF Holton had heard that Truban would make to honor my constituent John A. Hooper who ‘‘an excellent candidate for state Senate,’’ he OF VIRGINIA said. ‘‘And he became a strong leader in the passed away on January 17, 2007, at the Se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate.’’ quoias Portola Valley, California, at the age of Monday, February 5, 2007 ‘‘You need good people to represent the 89. He was an extraordinary Californian and a area. He was well known and well liked,’’ public servant who devoted much of his career Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to said Warren B. French, a former chairman of to serving his country. bring the attention of the House to the passing the state Republican party who lives in Mr. Hooper was born in San Francisco in of Virginia State Senator William A. Truban on Woodstock. ‘‘And he made a great senator.’’ 1917, graduating from Thacher School in 1934 Saturday, February 3, 2007. Senator Truban ‘‘He’ll be missed, but he made a valuable and from Stanford University in 1938 where he represented Virginia’s 27th district in the Vir- contribution in many ways to his commu- earned a bachelor’s degree in political ginia General Assembly for over 20 years. nity,’’ said French, who is a former chairman science. He earned a law degree from Har- A veterinarian and father of six from Shen- at Shentel and knew Truban from the Wood- vard Law School and served as a captain in andoah County, Senator Truban was a leader stock United Methodist Church. the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He married in his community and dedicated his life to Many of the people who worked with him politically remember Truban as a person Trish Lowrey, the great love of his life, in 1943 helping those in Winchester and the sur- with ‘‘strong integrity,’’ in Holton’s words. and they had four children during their endur- rounding area. Inserted for the RECORD is the I. Clinton Miller served in the General As- ing marriage of 63 years. obituary published in the Winchester Star sembly for much of the time Truban was a Mr. Hooper was a distinguished attorney which details the many accomplishments of state senator. with the law firm of Pillsbury, Madison and Senator Truban. Miller represented Shenandoah County and Sutro and practiced tax law for 10 years until [From the Winchester Star, Feb. 5, 2007] Woodstock in the House of Delegates and he was asked by President Eisenhower to rep- FORMER STATE SEN. TRUBAN DIES was also a Republican. At the time, the GOP was in the minority in Virginia politics. resent the U.S. Department of Defense in (By Suzanne E. Wilder) NATO. He also served under Presidents Ken- ‘‘We shared a lot of time on the road, and WINCHESTER.—William A Truban, a long- we shared a lot of discussions,’’ Miller said. nedy and Johnson as Minister to the U.S. Mis- time Virginia state senator who represented Truban ‘‘was especially well-repected by sion to NATO. He was based in Paris with his Winchester and the surrounding region for both sides of the aisle,’’ Miller said. ‘‘He was wife and four children until 1967 and was hon- more than two decades, died on Saturday. always concerned with whatever was best for ored with the Pentagon’s Meritorious Civilian The resident of Shenandoah County and re- Virginia.’’ Service Award for his great work. His son, tired veterinarian was 82. John Truban said his father instilled the John C. Hooper, said: ‘‘All of Europe was Truban represented the state’s 27th Dis- trict—which then included Shenandoah, value of hard work in his children. emerging from World War II, and the United ‘‘He loved working,’’ he said. ‘‘His hobby States was helping Europe to get back on its Frederick, Clarke, and Warren counties and the city of Winchester—from 1971 through was working.’’ feet; that was a real high point of my parents’ his 1992 retirement from politics. That diligent attitude likely came from lives.’’ His family and friends are mourning the growing up during the Great Depression, the Upon their return to the United States, John, loss of a man who was well known in the son said. ‘‘His era, they had no safety net.’’ Trish and their family moved to the land his Shenandoah Valley as ‘‘Senator Truban,’’ ‘‘I think what we all probably got from his grandfather purchased, Mountain Home ‘‘Doc,’’ or—to his loved ones—‘‘Pap,’’ accord- is a sense of working hard and . . . trying to Ranch in Woodside where they lived until ing to a statement from one of his sons, John help others,’’ John Truban said. moving to the Sequoias. He devoted himself W. Truban. But that was not the only trait Truban to working with charitable and community or- Born in 1924 in Garrett County, Md., passed to his kids. John Truban said his dad, Truban served during World War II as a who was Italian by blood, loved to cook and ganizations, serving as president of Planned member of the U.S. Army Air Force. Parenthood of Northern California, as presi- passed the same interest to his five sons and After his service, he attended West Vir- one daughter. dent of the Auxiliary of the University of Cali- ginia Wesleyan College, where he met his fu- ‘‘My dad always would cook and help out fornia Hospital, and as president of the Board ture wife, Mildred Hayes. He then attended in the kitchen,’’ he said. of Delegates for Planned Parenthood Affiliates the University of Pennsylvania School of Truban had health problems in recent Veterinary Medicine. of California. He was a member of the years, including congestive heart failure. He John Truban, one of Truban’s six children, Woodside Planning Commission for 7 years died as a result of those illnesses, John said his parents selected Woodstock and the and served as its chair from 1979 to 1980. He Truban said. Shenandoah Valley for their home after vis- was a member of the Pacific Union Club and iting Winchester, where one of William Truban is survived by his wife, six chil- president of the Cypress Lawn Cemetery As- Truban’s sisters lived. dren, 25 grandchildren, seven great-grand- sociation. Truban became the only licensed veteri- children, and one brother. Truban’s two sis- I had the privilege of knowing John Hooper. narian in Shenandoah County, John Truban ters and a brother are deceased. He was an elegant, intelligent gentleman who said. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Satur- was respected by his entire community. I ben- He worked all over the Valley and cared day at the Woodstock United Methodist efited from his wise counsel and our country for animals from Woodstock to Haymarket Church. Dellinger Funeral Home in Wood- stock is in charge of arrangements. is better because of his patriotism and service. to Stephens City. His veterinary practice, Memorials may be made to the Woodstock John Hooper was a national treasure and Shenandoah Animal Hospital, is still in business though Truban retired several years United Methodist Church, the Virginia that’s why Madam Speaker I ask my col- ago. His son, Thomas, continues to run the Maryland Regional College of Veterinary leagues to join me in extending our deepest clinic. Medicine at Virginia Polytechnic Institute sympathy to Trish Hooper and their children, In 1970, Truban was elected to the Virginia and State University, and the Shenandoah John C. Hooper of Point Arena, Margo H. Blair State Senate. He had been urged to run by County Animal Shelter.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3124 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 IN RECOGNITION OF COACH TONY off appearances and five district champion- Mr. Walter Sheridan Harpool is survived by ‘‘MAC’’ MCDONALD’S 600 CAREER ships. In fact, a sixth district championship this his wife, Rose Harpool, his son, Walter S. VICTORIES season is not out of the realm of possibility. Harpool, Jr., and his brother, Tom Harpool. I Coach McDonald has set a high standard in extend my sincerest sympathies to his family HON. JEFF MILLER his dedication to his work and his devotion to and friends, and I am honored to have been OF FLORIDA his students. A benchmark has been estab- able to represent such a remarkable man. lished for many other high school coaches. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Coaches serve as role models for students, Monday, February 5, 2007 and Coach Mac has without a doubt been a HONORING THE DEDICATION OF Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I great role model for those that played for him. THE KEISER FAMILY rise today to recognize Coach Tony McDonald Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United for his tremendous achievement of 600 career States Congress, it is a great honor for me to HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS victories as head basketball coach at Central congratulate Coach Tony ‘‘Mac’’ McDonald for OF FLORIDA High School in Allentown, FL, located in my over 20 years of dedication to his high school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES district in northwest Florida. students and an amazing 600 career wins as Coach Mac himself graduated in 1969 from head coach of Central High School. Monday, February 5, 2007 Allentown School, one of three schools that f Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, would come to be known as Central High I rise today to honor the hard work and com- IN MEMORY OF WALTER School. After graduating, he went on to honor- mitment of the Keiser family. Evelyn Keiser SHERIDAN HARPOOL ably serve his country for 4 years in the was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force graduated from Temple University. She was Base, not far from home. During his time in HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS one of the first women in the United States to the service, Tony was able to come back to OF TEXAS receive a Bachelors Degree in Medical Tech- Allentown and watch the basketball games, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology. developing a stronger desire to return and Monday, February 5, 2007 Evelyn Keiser moved to south Florida in coach at the spirited school. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise 1961 and co-founded Keiser College in 1977. After the Air Force, Tony stayed in north- today to honor Mr. Walter Sheridan Harpool of Art & Belinda Keiser, along with Evelyn, have west Florida and attended the University of Denton, Texas, who passed away at 84 years continued to serve our community by providing West Florida, graduating from there in 1977. It of age on Sunday, January 28, 2007. superior education through Keiser College, was shortly after this graduation that he re- Mr. Walter Harpool, also known as ‘‘Pinky’’, now known as Keiser University. turned to become the Junior Varsity Basketball was born in Hebron, Texas on February 14, The Keiser Family continues to contribute to coach at his alma mater of Allentown High 1922 to Josephine and R.T. Harpool. The fam- Broward County and the State of Florida, not School. A year later, he became head coach, ily moved to Denton, Texas in 1928, and later only through their educational institutions, but a position he stayed with for three seasons. started the company Harpool Seed, Inc. Cre- also through philanthropy. Keiser University Tony left for rival Milton High School to serve ated in 1962, Harpool Fertilizer Co. was the will celebrate their 30th Anniversary in 2007. as their head basketball coach for the fol- first independent bulk blending plant for fer- Madam Speaker, I proclaim January 31, lowing season. tilizer in Texas. 2007, as Keiser University Day in the 23rd Tony’s heart was always with his alma Mr. Harpool served in the Army Air Force Congressional District. mater, though, and soon enough he returned during World War II. After training at Santa f once again to Allentown School. By the time Ana, King City and Lancaster, CA, he received the 1985–86 basketball season kicked off with his wings at Phoenix, AZ. He became a flight HONORING BLACK HISTORY Coach at the helm, Allentown School had con- instructor at Perrin Field, Sherman, TX, and MONTH solidated with Chumuckla School and Munson then took B–18 training at Sebring, FL. Mr. School, and the high school sections became Harpool was later stationed at Langley Field HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA Central High School, and under this name as a pilot for radar students. OF CALIFORNIA Tony would coach his students for the next 22 Due to his dedication and passion for agri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seasons, having a banner career in the proc- culture and agribusiness, he was honored as Monday, February 5, 2007 ess. Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture in 1987, For six seasons during those early years at and in 1998 was name Conservation Busi- Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, in honor of Central, Coach Mac was in charge of both the nessman of the Year. He had a fine interest Black History Month, I welcome you to join me boys’ and girls’ teams, and was able to bring in farm production and improvement, and reg- in commemorating the the history of Africans the girls’ team their first winning season. Every ularly donated materials such as seed and fer- in the Americas. Since 1926, the month of day was another challenge to better his stu- tilizer for agriculture research and demonstra- February has been the designated time for dents, and many acknowledge how well he tions across the state of Texas. Not only did honoring the Black contribution. It serves as a motivated them. What many rival schools he serve as Chairman of the Denton County reminder that we must be ever vigilant of the noted was Coach Mac’s ability to turn a small Program Building Committee, where he Black experience in this country, and the Afri- squad into a basketball powerhouse. While worked with numerous crop and livestock can roots of our shared concepts of freedom, many other schools had teams of several committees, but he also served on the State hope, and justice. This year’s theme for Black more players, Central’s smaller squads contin- Board of Agriculture during Governor Bill History Month is fittingly, ‘‘From Slavery to ued to play tireless games. While the energy Clements administration. Mr. Walter Harpool Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Amer- that Coach Mac put into his players was a was an avid supporter of many civic functions, icas.’’ great factor, so was the energy they gave such as the Denton Youth Fair, the North As Chair of the Congressional Ethiopia and back to their dedicated coach. Coach’s energy Texas State Fair, United Way, and the Denton Ethiopian American Caucus, I am particularly also carries into the classroom, where he Chamber of Commerce. interested in the history of Africans in this teaches both geography and American history. In 1987 Mr. Harpool bought and renovated country. My experience with this community It would be difficult to find someone more an old train caboose, which he used as his of- has taught me that the history of the Diaspora committed to helping students than Tony fice. He enjoyed the occasions on which his is as complex and divergent as the commu- McDonald. friends and customers would drop by to visit nities themselves. Our challenge this month is Reaching 500 career wins was a milestone him. His outstanding and honest character educate ourselves about the Diaspora and to in itself, so it was with even more excitement continued to delight those he came into con- understand how African Americans embrace that Coach Mac reached his 600th career win tact with. Despite his life as a strong business- and explore their heritage. on January 16, 2007. Given the devotion to man, taking care of his family held the utmost This February, let us broaden our under- his players on and off the court, it should not importance to Mr. Harpool. He showered them standing of the myriad ways people of African come as a big surprise. During his time as with love and devotion, and took pride in pro- descent arrived here—beyond the slave trade. head coach, he has led the team to nine play- viding for them. Let us be honest and open about the impact

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3125 that slavery has had on African descendant This is a real problem. In 2000, Asian uni- 80th Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 10 and communities today, but let us also celebrate versities accounted for almost 1.2 million of its service to God and Country. the African contribution to our culture in spite the world’s science and engineering degrees. of it. The best way to honor the African Amer- European universities—including Russia and f ican experience is to educate oneself and eastern Europe accounted for 850,000. one’s community. I urge you to use this month North American universities accounted for IN MEMORY OF DR. DAVID RAY to expose yourselves to the ways in which the only about 500,000. Since 1980, science and REDDEN African American experience has already been engineering positions in the U.S. have grown made a part of your life. at five times the rate of positions in the civilian f workforce as a whole. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS The Math and Science Incentive Act aug- OF TEXAS MATH AND SCIENCE INCENTIVE ments the recently approved National Science ACT OF 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent grants—National SMART grants. National Monday, February 5, 2007 HON. FRANK R. WOLF SMART grants provide grants of up to $4,000 Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise OF VIRGINIA to Pell Grant-eligible students in their third and today to honor Dr. David Ray Redden who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fourth academic year of undergraduate edu- passed away at 85 years of age on Sunday, Monday, February 5, 2007 cation at a 4-year, degree-granting institution January 21, 2007. Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, today I intro- of higher education. The student must be pur- Dr. David Ray Redden lived a long, beau- duced with Congressmen EHLERS the Math suing a major in the physical, life, or computer and Science Incentive Act of 2005. This legis- sciences, math, technology, or engineering or tiful life. He was born on December 22, 1921 lation would pay—over the life of the loan up a foreign language. The student must also in McKinney, Texas. He served in World War to $10,000—the interest on the undergraduate have a grade-point average of at least 3.0. II from 1944–1946 as a Technical Sergeant student loans of math, science or engineering SMART grants are an important tool for at- (4th Corps-5th Army), and earned the Bronze majors who agree to work 5 years in their re- tracting and retaining lower-income students in Star for his bravery while serving as a For- spective fields. The idea for this legislation the critical areas of math, science and engi- ward Sound Ranging Observer in Italy’s Po came from the book Winning the Future, by neering. The Math and Science Incentive Act Valley Campaign. Once the war ended, Mr. my friend and our former colleague Newt will build on the SMART grants by providing a Redden completed his Bachelor of Science Gingrich. America’s dominance in science and direct incentive to middle class students who degree in Biology at the University of North innovation is slipping, but this legislation can may not meet Pell grant eligibility. We critically Texas, which is where he met his wife, Ruth help combat this trend. need to attract and retain the best and bright- Hillin, who attended Texas Women’s Univer- We are facing today a critical shortage of est to study these challenging fields and this sity at the time. The couple was married three science and engineering students in the loan forgiveness may just make the difference months after their first date, and they were United States. Unfortunately, there is little pub- for some. married for 58 years. lic awareness of this trend or its implications I urge my colleagues to join me in cospon- Mr. David Redden obtained his M.S. degree for jobs, industry or national security in Amer- soring this legislation to help America continue from the University of North Texas, and then ica’s future. We need to make sure we have to be the innovation leader of the world. received a Ph.D. from Baylor University Med- people who can fill these science and engi- f ical School and Graduate Research Institute. neering positions. In an era in which students Due to his passion for research and teaching, are graduating college with record levels of RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVER- Dr. Redden joined the UNT faculty after teach- debt, I am hopeful that this incentive will be a SARY OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 10 ing Physiology at Baylor University College of significant motivator in attracting or retaining Dentistry, where he remained for 30 years. As math, science and engineering students. HON. JEFF MILLER the Chair of the Pre-Professional Advisory How do we know that our Nation is slipping OF FLORIDA Committee, he was involved in the placement in the areas of math, science, engineering and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of students into medical, dental, and veterinary technology? Americans, for decades, led the Monday, February 5, 2007 schools. He was also a member of the adjunct world in patents. But we can no longer claim faculty at the UNT Health Science Center in that lead. The percentage of U.S. patents has Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Redden achieved many been steadily declining as foreigners, espe- behalf of the United States Congress, it is an honors while at UNT, which include: Out- cially Asians, have become more active and in honor for me to rise today to recognize the standing Professor, Outstanding Service some fields have seized the innovation lead. 80th Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 10. Award, Distinguished Teaching Award, Out- The United States share of its own industrial In 1927, Boy Scout Troop 10 was founded standing Educator, and Outstanding Alumni for patents now stands at only 52 percent. For- and chartered to First Baptist Church Pensa- Excellence in Biological Sciences. After his re- eign advances in basic science now often rival cola in Pensacola, Florida. Today, eighty tirement, he was named Professor Emeritus. years later, it is recognized as the oldest ac- or even exceed America’s. Published research Not only was Dr. Redden an intelligent and tive Boy Scout troop in the Boy Scout Gulf by Americans is lagging. meritorious professor, but he was also a tal- Physical Review, a series of top physics Coast Council, which serves the Florida pan- ented duck carver, skilled hunter, and loyal journals, last year tracked a reversal in which handle and lower Alabama. church member. Most importantly, however, American scientific papers, in two decades, Over the course of its history, thousands of was his love and devotion to his wife, children, dropped from the most published to minority young men have made the trek with Troop 10 and grandchildren. status. In 2003—the most recent year statis- under the leadership of twenty-nine tics are available—the total number of Amer- Scoutmasters, and eighty-six have achieved Dr. David Redden is survived by his wife, ican papers published was just 29 percent, the Eagle Scout rank, The Boy Scouts of Ruth Hillin Redden; five children: Pam down from 61 percent in 1983. America’s highest honor. Drenner, Mike Redden, Ken Redden, Ron Another measuring stick: Nobel prizes. From As trustworthy, loyal, courteous, brave, and Redden, Chris Redden; eleven grandchildren: the 1960s through the 1990s, American sci- reverent young men, Troop 10 exemplifies ev- Bryan and Matt Drenner, Corbett Redden, entists dominated. Now the rest of the world erything which scouts stand for, and the very Collin, Sean, Jennifer, Matthew Ryan, Tracy, has caught up. Our scientists win now about ideals that all Americans should strive to attain Shannon, Kevin and Derek Redden; and two half of the Nobel prizes, the rest go to Britain, as our duty to God and this great Nation. great-grandchildren Riley and Price Webb. Japan, Russia, Germany, Sweden, Switzer- From the beginning, Troop 10 has won the As a professor of mine, Dr. Redden was not land and New Zealand. According to the Na- hearts and high respect of the communities of only a mentor, but also an inspiration to me, tional Science Foundation, the United States Northwest Florida and their presence will con- and I was honored to represent him in Con- has a smaller share of the worldwide total of tinue to do so. gress. I extend my sincerest sympathies to his science and engineering doctoral degrees Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United family and friends; he will truly be missed by awarded than both Asia and Europe. States Congress, I am proud to recognize the all.

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The Mount Zion AME Church OF LOUISIANA riod, Lit oversaw the integration of local movie remains at this location today. A total of twenty pastors led the church from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES theaters and Delaware’s volunteer fire companies. I could continue but his accomplishments between 1909 and 2003, when the Reverend Monday, February 5, 2007 are too vast to cover in a single document. Cecil Bonds was appointed pastor. Reverend Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I rise Jane Mitchell was not only Littleton’s loving Bonds continues as pastor of the Mount Zion today to commend some of my constituents in wife, but an accomplished registered nurse AME Church today. Lake Charles, Louisiana for their efforts to and community activist. Also a graduate of Madam Speaker, I urge you and my col- help complete the Martin Luther King, Jr. Na- Howard High School, Jane’s nursing career leagues to join me in congratulating the Mount tional Memorial. As a result of the hard work led her to many different hospitals around the Zion AME Church of Millburn, New Jersey on of the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana and United States, including the Tuskegee Institute the celebration of its 105th anniversary. members of the Zeta Psi Lambda Chapter of Hospital in Alabama, the Jewish Hospital of f Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, a model of the his- Philadelphia and several hospitals throughout TRIBUTE TO W.R. ‘‘REG’’ GOMES toric Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Delaware. She held the distinguished titles of will make Lake Charles its first stop on a na- Head Nurse at the Governor Bacon Health tional tour. The goal of the tour is to raise ad- Center, and Director of Nursing at Delaware HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA ditional funding for the memorial, which is set State Hospital. OF CALIFORNIA to be erected on the National Mall in Wash- Jane’s impressive career achievements and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington, DC in 2008. numerous volunteer activities have earned her Monday, February 5, 2007 Because of Dr. King’s courage, words, and a great deal of recognition. Most notably, she actions, America is stronger and stands as a was recognized by the National Association of Mr. CARDOZA. Madam Speaker, I rise beacon of hope for people around the world. College Women as the Woman of the Year today to pay tribute to W.R. ‘‘Reg’’ Gomes, The monuments on our National Mall tell the and the Alpha Nu Sigma Chapter of the Rho who is retiring with distinctIon as Vice Presi- story of our achievements as a country, but Sorority awarded her the Outstanding Negro dent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, for they also tell the story of our struggles. It is Woman Award. the University of California. only fitting that Dr. King be honored with a This couple has achieved so much in their Over the past four decades, Reg has dedi- memorial to provide a living history of his role lives, it is truly impossible to do them justice cated his life to the land-grant university mis- in the civil rights movement. at this time. I am grateful for all they have sions of teaching, research and public service. Dr. King did not just talk about character, he given to the State of Delaware and I cannot He has mentored hundreds of current agricul- lived it everyday. His leadership changed think of two better people to name a chair tural leaders from his early career as a pro- American life, and his legacy will continue to after. I wish Howard High School luck in their fessor at The Ohio State University, then as endure. Today, I commend the leadership of endeavor and I know they will work diligently the Dean of Agriculture at the University of Illi- the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana and to honor their distinguished alumni. nois and finally in his home state to which he members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for f returned 11 years ago to lead the vast and doing their part to ensure that Dr. King’s leg- varied agricultural education, science and Co- acy endures. TRIBUTE TO THE MOUNT ZION operative Extension programs of the University AME CHURCH OF MILLBURN, f of California. NEW JERSEY The grandson of immigrants from the IN HONOR OF LITTLETON AND Azores of Portugal, Reg was raised in the JANE MITCHELL HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN hard working dairy farming culture of Califor- OF NEW JERSEY nia’s Central Valley. This early appreciation for HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES farming life led Reg to California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) to study OF DELAWARE Monday, February 5, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES animal science. Reg and his brother became Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I the first in their family to graduate from col- Monday, February 5, 2007 rise today to honor the Mount Zion African lege. Reg went on to earn a master’s degree Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with Methodist Episcopal Church in the Township from Washington State University and a Ph.D. great pleasure that I rise today to recognize of Millburn, Essex County, New Jersey, a vi- from Purdue University. This is an impressive the accomplishments of Littleton P. Mitchell brant community I am proud to represent. On collection of degrees for a young man from a and Jane E. Mitchell, two of the leading civil February 18, 2007, its good parishioners will small dairy farm in the small town of Hanford, rights advocates from my home state of Dela- celebrate the Mount Zion African Methodist California and it was the beginning of a re- ware. On February 6th, Howard High School Episcopal Church’s 105th Anniversary. markable academic career. of Technology will kick off a fundraising drive The Mount Zion AME Church was organized As an internationally recognized scientist to establish a chair in honor of the Mitchells at in the Spring of 1888 by former members of and educator, Reg has been a leading voice the University of Delaware. I cannot think of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Springfield, on several prominent State and national two more worthy recipients. New Jersey, in order to give African American boards, including the Farm Foundation Agri- Littleton was born in Milford, Delaware and domestic workers a place of their own to gath- cultural Round Table, the California State attended Howard High School. He served as er and worship on Sunday mornings. Mr. Board of Food and Agriculture, the California a lieutenant in the United States Army Re- Henry Chambers, Mrs. Willhelmina Veals and Farm Bureau Federation Board and the Board serve and spent time at Fort Bragg in North Ms. Ella Taylor began the church with a Sun- on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the Carolina, as well as the Tuskegee Air Base in day School in a florist shop on Taylor Street National Research Council, which he currently Alabama. In addition to his Army service, Lit, in Millburn. A short while later the church chairs. as he was known to his friends, worked at the moved to the Old Mountain House on Church As a member of the House Agriculture Governor Bacon Residential Treatment Center Street, where it remained until 1902. Committee, I am particularly proud that Cali- for Social and Emotional Disturbed Youth for In 1889, Reverend Chase was appointed as fornia is the Nation’s leading agricultural state 36 years. Most noteworthy though, were his pastor of the Mount Zion AME Church and with nearly $30 billion in sales coming from contributions as State President of the Na- served for 4 years. The Reverend John Rob- over 88,000 farms which produce 350 different tional Association for the Advancement of Col- erts succeeded Reverend Chase in 1893 and commodities. These impressive statistics are ored People (NAACP). served until 1895. Reverend Pendleton served due in large part to the innovative spirit of

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Madam Speaker, I rise to these words in tribute to my friend Reg congratulate Denver’s East High School for NATIONAL INTEREST ELECTRIC Gomes and to wish him and his wife Anne a winning the ‘‘We the People’’ state competition TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR CLAR- IFICATION ACT wonderful next phase of their lives. on December 13, 2006. These students will represent Colorado in the national finals, held f in Washington, DC on April 28–30, 2007. HON. FRANK R. WOLF This fantastic program seeks to develop the OF VIRGINIA IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH civic understanding of our nation’s elementary, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘DUKE’’ CARTER FOR OVER 40 middle, and high school students. Each year Monday, February 5, 2007 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE competitions are held across the country, with INTERNATIONAL UNION OF students demonstrating their knowledge of the Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I am intro- PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. ducing legislation today to clarify provisions in After months of preparation, the students of Section 1221 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 East will represent the State of Colorado at regarding the designation of National Interest HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH the national competition, ‘‘testify’’ before a Energy Transmission Corridors (NIETC). panel of judges, and display their knowledge As the Department of Energy and the Fed- OF MASSACHUSETTS of American government and history. eral Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am so proud to have these students rep- begin implementation of Section 1221, con- resenting the First Congressional District and cerns have arisen in my state and in other Monday, February 5, 2007 the entire state of Colorado. I wish them luck states about this section of the new law. Spe- cifically, those concerns include how the des- Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in in the national finals, and look forward to welcoming them to Washington. ignation of these corridors could work to usurp honor of a man whose professional life has I want to personally recognize the partici- the state decisionmaking process, override been dedicated to improving the lives of work- pating students, including Caitlin Bell, Tucker merit-based decisions by state siting authori- ing men and women in Massachusetts and Larson, Tessa Caudle, Sean McCarthy, Mats ties, destroy protected lands, ignore alternative our Nation. Joseph ‘‘Duke’’ Carter is a remark- Engdahl, Manon Scales, Dan Aschkinasi, Matt energy solutions, and fail to provide com- able labor leader with a long and illustrious ca- Valeta, Catie Gliwa, Brian McQuinn, Katrina pensation for landowners adjacent to new reer with the International Union of Painters Sondermann, Tyler Castle, Davis Wert, Kaitlyn transmission lines. My legislation attempts to and Allied Trades. Randol, Mackenzie Gilchrist, Carlo Davis, Mor- clarify Section 1221 to ensure that the neces- gan Hall, Tim Hambidge, Emery Donovan, Ra- sity of building interstate energy transmission Duke joined the International Union of Paint- lines is balanced with other important national ers and Allied Trades in 1965 and over the chel Banks, Rye Finegan, Charlie Fine, Michelle Murphy, Taylor Jones, Alexa Morrill, interests. next 21 years worked on numerous jobs Max Viski-Hanka, Sam Keene, and Marissa Building transmission lines that use 200-feet throughout Boston and the State of Massachu- Latta. Additionally, I would like to congratulate rights-of-way and rise up to 270 feet into the setts. In this capacity Duke developed com- Kathy Callum, the principal of East, teacher air have a tremendous and permanent impact plete comprehension of the trade and was Susan McHugh, and Loyal Darr, who coordi- on the surrounding landscape and property known for his expertise and attention to detail. nates the ‘‘We the People’’ program in Denver values. Patterning the electric transmission In 1986, Duke became a Business Rep- and is a tireless advocate for civic education. line process after current gas line siting regulations does not take into consideration the far resentative for the International Union of Paint- f reaching visual impact of power lines. Above ers and Allied Trades District Council #35 until PERSONAL EXPLANATION ground facilities for gas lines are generally a 2005 when he was appointed to the position maximum of eight feet high, therefore the of Assistant Director of Servicing. Duke has HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD viewshed affected is minimal. But power lines also contributed to the improvement of work- OF GEORGIA towering over 100 feet can be seen for miles ers’ rights as a Delegate to the International IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES around. It is traditionally understood that local Painters and Allied Trades at their National and state governments are best equipped to Convention as well as being a Trustee to the Monday, February 5, 2007 properly consider and evaluate land use Pension, Annuity, Health and Apprenticeship Mr. NORWOOD. Madam Speaker, had I needs for local communities. Federal siting funds program. been present on Rollcall Vote No. 58, I would processes for transmission lines must be care- have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Had I been present on Roll- fully tailored to allow greater protections to Despite his various accomplishments, the call Vote No. 59, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ both local landowners and to the state deci- title that Duke has always been most proud of Had I been present on Rollcall Vote No. 60, I sionmaking process. and which he cherishes most, is the title of a would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Had I been present Currently, Section 1221 provides that state proud and loving husband. Duke has had the on Rollcall Vote No. 61, I would have voted regulatory authorities can have their jurisdic- enormous pleasure and tremendous good for- ‘‘yes.’’ Had I been present on Rollcall Vote No. tion to approve or disapprove an application tune to be married to his wife Patti for over 43 62, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Had I been for new transmission lines in the state usurped years. present on Rollcall Vote No. 63, I would have by the federal government after one year in Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to voted ‘‘no.’’ Had I been present on Rollcall the application process. Additionally, the Vote No. 64, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Had take the floor of the House today to join with FERC can simply override disapproval by the I been present on Rollcall Vote No. 65, I state regardless of how sound the rationale for Joseph ‘‘Duke’’ Carter’s family, friends and would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Had I been present disapproval might have been. This is unac- brothers and sisters of labor to thank him for on Rollcall Vote No. 66, I would have voted ceptable. over 40 years of remarkable service to the ‘‘no.’’ Had I been present on Rollcall Vote No. Under my legislation, if the state entity de- American Labor Movement. I hope my col- 67, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Had I been nies an application, any subsequent applica- leagues will join me in celebrating Duke’s dis- present on Rollcall Vote No. 68, I would have tion to FERC would first have to prove that the tinguished career and wishing him good health voted ‘‘no.’’ Had I been present on Rollcall state decision was arbitrary and capricious. and God’s blessing in all his future endeavors. Vote No. 69, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Had I Furthermore, if the state goes beyond a year

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Mandatory sentencing does tiatives will not be impacted, the legislation not eliminate sentencing disparities; instead it Monday, February 5, 2007 prohibits these lands from being included in a shifts decision-making authority from judges to Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, due to NIETC and requires that the Department of prosecutors, who operate without account- a death in my family I was unable to travel to Energy consider the national interests in pro- ability. Mandatory minimums fail to punish Washington, DC, and missed votes in the tecting these resources. high-level dealers. Finally, mandatory sen- House of Representatives on January 29, 30, I fully support investment in alternative en- tences are responsible for sending record and 31. Had I been here, I would have voted ergy sources and conservation, yet current law numbers of women and people of color to ‘‘aye’’ on: requires no assessment of alternative energy prison. 1. H.R. 521, 2. H.R. 49, 3. H.R. 335, 4. H. solutions before action is taken to designate a I urge your support for H.R. 623, the ‘‘Sec- Res. 70, 5. H. Res. 82, 6. H. Res. 24, 7. H. NIETC. My legislation would require the De- ond Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2007,’’ Con. Res. 20, 8. H. Res. 59, 9. H. Con. Res. partment of Energy to consider all energy use which would provide for the expungement of 34, 10. H. Con. Res. 5, 11. H. Res. 90, 12. H. alternatives to building new transmission lines criminal records of certain non-violent offend- Res. 24, 13. H. Res. 116, and 14. H.J. Res. before designating a NIETC. Furthermore, the ers who have paid their debts to society. 20. Department of Energy will be required to so- [From the New York Times] f licit public comments on the analysis. CLOSING THE REVOLVING DOOR Finally, under current law landowners are MARITIME POLLUTION The United States is paying a heavy price PREVENTION ACT OF 2007 compensated only for the portion of their prop- for the mandatory sentencing fad that swept erty actually taken for a NIETC right-of-way. the country 30 years ago. After a tenfold in- There is no compensation for any reduction in crease in the nation’s prison population—and HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR the value of the remainder of a landowner’s a corrections price tag that exceeds $60 bil- OF MINNESOTA property or for adjacent landowners whose lion a year—the states have often been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES property is devalued. This legislation would forced to choose between building new pris- allow all landowners who are able to prove a ons or new schools. Worse still, the country Monday, February 5, 2007 10 percent diminution in property value be- has created a growing felon caste, now more Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise than 16 million strong, of felons and ex-fel- today, together with the Chairman of the Sub- cause of the construction of the transmission ons, who are often driven back to prison by lines a cause of action to recover those dam- policies that make it impossible for them to committee on Coast Guard and Maritime ages from the energy company. The fact is find jobs, housing or education. Transportation, Mr. CUMMINGS, to introduce that transmission lines that tower 270 feet into Congress could begin to address this prob- the ‘‘Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of the air have an impact far beyond the footprint lem by passing the Second Chance Act, 2007’’. required for construction and maintenance and which would offer support services for people For many years, the International Maritime this must be acknowledged. who are leaving prison. But it would take Organization, an entity of the United Nations, Madam Speaker, I invite our colleagues to more than one new law to undo 30 years of has been developing international standards to join with me in support of this legislation. damage: prevent pollution from ships that ply the Researchers have shown that inmates who f earn college degrees tend to find jobs and world’s oceans. The international convention they developed is called the International Con- REHABILITATED, NONVIOLENT OF- stay out of jail once released. Congress needs vention for the Prevention of Pollution from FENDERS NEED A SECOND to revoke laws that bar inmates from receiving Pell grants and that bar some students Ships, 1973, The United States has imple- CHANCE with drug convictions from getting other mented these environmental laws by enacting support. Following Washington’s lead, the and amending the Act to Prevent Pollution HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL states have destroyed prison education pro- from Ships (APPS). OF NEW YORK grams that had long since proved their On May 19, 2005, Annex VI of that Conven- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worth. People who leave prison without jobs or tion came into force internationally. Annex VI Monday, February 5, 2007 places to live are unlikely to stay out of jail. limits the discharge of nitrogen oxides from Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Congress should repeal the lifetime ban on large marine diesel engines, governs the sul- to bring to your attention the devastating im- providing temporary welfare benefits to peo- fur content of marine diesel fuel, prohibits the pact of imprisonment on the lives of rehabili- ple with felony drug convictions. The federal emission of ozone-depleting substances, regu- tated ex-offenders and to enter into the government should strengthen tax credit and lates the emission of volatile organic com- bonding programs that encourage employers RECORD an opinion editorial in the New York pounds during the transfer of cargoes between to hire people with criminal records. States tankers and terminals, sets standards for ship- Times entitled, ‘‘Closing the Revolving Door.’’ need to stop barring ex-offenders from jobs Last week I introduced the Second Chance because of unrelated crimes—or arrests in board incinerators and fuel oil quality, and es- Act which would provide for the expungement the distant past that never led to convic- tablishes requirements for platforms and drill- of criminal records of certain non-violent of- tions. ing rigs at sea. fenders who have paid their debts to society. Congress should deny a request from the This bill is the necessary implementing leg- This ‘‘second chance’’ would only apply to in- F.B.I. to begin including juvenile arrests islation for Annex VI of that Convention. This dividuals who have clearly demonstrated their that never led to convictions (and offenses legislation will provide the Coast Guard and like drunkenness or vagrancy) in the mil- commitment to turning themselves into indus- the Environmental Protection Agency the au- lions of rap sheets sent to employers. That thority that they need to develop U.S. stand- trious members of our communities. would transform single indiscretions into It is preposterous that many states have lifetime stigmas. ards and enforce these requirements on the often been forced to choose between building Curbing recidivism will also require doing thousands of U.S.- and foreign-flag vessels new prisons or new schools, because of the a lot more to provide help and medication that enter the United States each year from federal mandatory minimum sentencing laws. for the one out of every six inmates who suf- overseas. Worse still, the country has created a growing fer mental illness. Everyone here recognizes the challenge felon caste, now more than 16 million strong The only real way to reduce the inmate that the world faces in combating global cli- and growing, of felons and ex-felons, who are population—and the felon class—is to ensure mate change. We must pursue all avenues in that imprisonment is a method of last re- often driven back to prison by policies that sort. That means abandoning the mandatory the effort to turn around the rising tempera- make it impossible for them to find jobs, hous- sentencing laws that have filled prisons to tures on this planet. I am pleased that the ing or education. bursting with nonviolent offenders who are International Maritime Organization stepped up The U.S. Sentencing Commission and the doomed to remain trapped at the very mar- to the plate and developed amendments to the Department of Justice have both concluded gins of society. International Convention for the Prevention of

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It is time to bring our troops as an amendment to H.R. 5681, the Coast the training, it establishes a ‘‘Council on Pro- home. The will of the American people is in- Guard Authorization Act of 2006, and passed curement Training’’ made up of eight compo- disputable. They want a swift end to the U.S. the House on October 28, 2006. nent-level chief procurement officers in the involvement in Iraq. The bill that Mr. CUMMINGS and I introduce Department. In order to ensure that training Madam Speaker, in accordance with the today is very similar to H.R. 5811. Pursuant to occurs as required, the Chief Procurement Of- wish of my constituents, I submit this advisory requests by the Administration, the bill allows ficer is required annually to submit a report on into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) training activities to the Secretary. and the Coast Guard to enforce the standards. Selection of able and responsible contrac- f The Coast Guard acknowledges that the EPA tors is, of course, crucial to any procurement has far more experience than it does on air success. To that end, this bill puts new re- SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATE ACT quality emission standards. However, it is im- quirements on the Department to review the portant for the EPA to develop the standards past performance of all offerors seeking con- jointly with Coast Guard because of the Coast tracts. And to ensure that all contractors are HON. DARLENE HOOLEY Guard’s expertise regarding vessel safety on an equal playing field, it requires offerors to OF OREGON issues. provide information concerning any role the of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am hopeful that the Committee on Trans- feror or its employees played in developing a portation and Infrastructure will report this bill contract solicitation or similar document. Fur- Monday, February 5, 2007 to the House very quickly and that the House ther, if an offeror is delinquent or in default on will have an opportunity to consider the bill in any payment of tax, the bill requires offerors to Ms. HOOLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today the coming weeks. disclose this information. to urge my colleagues to support the EDU- I would like to take the opportunity to thank The bill also directly addresses one area CATE Act that Congressman VAN HOLLEN in- our new Chairman of the Subcommittee on that requires particular attention, the use of troduced today on behalf of myself and Con- Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Mr. purchase cards. A Goverment Accountability gressman MIKE FERGUSON. I believe that this CUMMINGS, for his contributions in developing Office (GAO) review released this past July re- bill is one of the most important pieces of leg- this bill. vealed a disturbing lack of guidance and con- islation that will be introduced in this chamber I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting trols over their use. It highlighted potential inci- this year because it speaks to the Federal the Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007. dents of fraud, waste, and abuse that could Government keeping a promise to children. f run into the millions of dollars. To address this When Congress passed the Individuals with problem, the bill directs the Department to de- Disabilities Education Act of 1975, we made a PERSONAL EXPLANATION velop and quickly disseminate Department- commitment to our country’s special education wide guidance concerning the use of such students. By providing only half of the prom- HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE cards. Finally, the bill directs the GAO to issue ised funding in recent years, the Federal Gov- OF HAWAII a report on the contracting processes of the ernment has passed on another unfunded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department within six months of enactment. mandate to States and local school districts This bill will not solve all of the problems of and failed to honor our promise that students Monday, February 5, 2007 the Department’s procurement operations. It with special education needs deserve the best Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Madam Speaker, I re- will, however, start the process of reform that education possible. gret that I was unavoidably detained on is badly needed. Despite the fact that current law requires the Wednesday, January 24, 2007, and missed f Federal Government to match State IDEA rollcall no. 56. Had I been present, I would MEASURE Y: IRAQ WAR ADVISORY costs at 40 percent, the President’s budget in have voted ‘‘aye.’’ recent years has included funding for less f HON. MIKE THOMPSON than half of the Federal Government’s IDEA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- obligation. Budgeting shortfalls at the federal OF CALIFORNIA CURITY PROCUREMENT REFORM level and the rising cost of special education IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ACT OF 2007 have forced local school districts to assume a Monday, February 5, 2007 larger percentage of the funding burden. As a result, they have had to seek out alternative Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam HON. CHRISTOPHER P. CARNEY funding sources such as higher taxes or di- Speaker, I rise today in agreement with the OF PENNSYLVANIA verting monies from other educational initia- wishes of 19,290 voters in Mendocino County, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tives in order to comply with IDEA require- California concerning the United States mili- ments. Monday, February 5, 2007 tary engagement in Iraq. Mr. CARNEY. Madam Speaker, the Depart- On November 8, 2006, Measure Y: Iraq War Now I know that many of my colleagues ment of Homeland Security purchases $10 bil- Advisory was on the ballot in Mendocino have been angered with the funding that IDEA lion worth of goods and services per year. Un- County. The measure asked the following: has received in the past few years, and a few fortunately, the Department’s procurement Should the United States end the military oc- of them have introduced their own legislation process is rife with problems that need to be cupation of Iraq and bring the troops home to correct this funding shortfall. But I believe addressed. Whether buying ice to aid disaster now? It passed by 67.17 percent of the vote. that the EDUCATE Act is the most fiscally re- victims or cameras and sensors to secure our Madam Speaker, the voters who approved sponsible funding solution that has been of- borders, the Department has struggled. The Measure Y know what has been evident for fered. In the current fiscal climate and with the bill I am introducing today is a first step toward some time—we need to begin redeployment of PAYGO requirements that have been put in addressing some of the Department’s most the United States military forces out of Iraq. place, this legislation offers the most respon- pressing needs in this area. It is an outgrowth As of today, 3,056 brave American service- sible means of achieving our goals. It will do of the excellent bi-partisan work spearheaded men and women have been killed in Iraq and no good if we succeed in providing these chil- during the last Congress by then-Chairman over 23,000 have been wounded. We must re- dren with a quality education and then leave MIKE ROGERS of Alabama and then-Ranking deploy our troops as quickly and safely as them a country in financial ruin. Member KENDRICK MEEK in the Subcommittee possible while putting an emphasis on diplo- I am proud to have been involved in the on Management, Integration, and Oversight of macy and shifting security responsibilities to crafting of this legislation and I hope that my the Committee on Homeland Security. the Iraqi people. colleagues will support it.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3130 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 TRIBUTE TO ISRAEL ‘‘IZZIE’’ INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION HON- realities surrounding contraception could not BARLAS ORING THE ARCHITECTURAL be starker. Many poor and low-income women PROFESSION cannot afford to purchase contraceptive serv- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY ices and supplies on their own. About 1 in 5 women of reproductive age were uninsured in OF CALIFORNIA HON. EARL BLUMENAUER OF OREGON 2003, and that proportion has increased by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10% since 2001. Half of all women who are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, February 5, 2007 sexually active, but do not want to get preg- Monday, February 5, 2007 nant, need publicly funded services to help Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise them access public health programs like Med- today to honor Israel ‘‘Izzie’’ Barlas who Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, today icaid and Title X, the national family planning passed away on January 23, 2007. Izzie led a I am introducing a resolution which recognizes program. These programs provide high-quality long and full life, married for 59 years to He- the contributions of the architectural profession family planning services and other preventive lene, raising his son Lance, and cherishing his during National Architecture Week. The archi- health care, such as pap smears, to under- two grandsons. tectural profession has made unique contribu- insured or uninsured individuals who may oth- The youngest of six children born to Rus- tions to the history, texture, and quality of life erwise lack access to health care and alter- sian immigrants Max and Esther Barlas, Izzie in the United States. Through advances in native options for birth control. What’s more, was raised in Petaluma, California and at- building technology and design innovation, ar- each year, publicly funded family planning tended Santa Rosa Junior College. He was a chitects are vital to the creation of commu- services help women to prevent an estimated world traveler, but always came home to nities which are safe, livable and sustainable. This year is the 150th Anniversary of the one million unplanned pregnancies and Petaluma the ‘‘best place to live, work and founding of the American Institute of Archi- 630,000 abortions. Despite the obvious bene- raise a family’’. tects, which signifies the founding of the orga- fits they bring, these programs are currently Izzie and his two brothers co-owned Barlas nized architectural profession. This bill will struggling to meet the growing demand for Feeds, founded by their father. The feed and honor and celebrate the work of the approxi- subsidized family planning services without livestock store began by supplying to local mately 281,000 individuals in the United corresponding increases in funding. The Pre- farmers, but the business grew to include States who create the structures we cherish vention First Act authorizes funding for Title X shipments as far away as the South Pacific. and towns we treasure. The bill additionally re- clinics and strengthens states’ coverage of Those business interests developed from quests that the President issue a proclamation Medicaid family planning services. Izzie’s tour of duty as a U.S. Marine stationed calling upon the people of the United States to Contraception is, of course, more than a in the South Pacific during World War II. recognize and celebrate National Architecture means of fighting economic inequalities. It also The years spent with the Marine Corp held Week beginning April 8th. provides a way to save scarce public health a sense of pride for Izzie. He took part in four f dollars. For every $1 spent on providing family major battles: Guam, Bougainville, Guadal- planning services, an estimated $3.80 is canal, and Iwo Jima. He was present at the THE PREVENTION FIRST ACT saved in Medicaid expenditures for pregnancy- flag raising on Iwo Jima, a defining moment of related and newborn care. the Pacific battles, captured on film and made HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER And what’s more, improved access to emer- into a Marine Corps War Memorial in Wash- OF NEW YORK gency contraception (EC) has been proven to ington, DC. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES significantly reduce the staggering rates of un- Izzie became active in politics in the 1950s intended pregnancy and, as a result, abortion. when the state legislature considered a bill re- Monday, February 5, 2007 EC prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex quiring all chickens be sold with the head and Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, today, or a contraceptive failure. The Alan feet off and eviscerated. The Jewish farmers I am again proud to introduce the Prevention Guttmacher Institute estimates that increased in Petaluma, many of whom were customers First Act. By emphasizing prevention first, my use of EC accounted for up to 43 percent of of Barlas Feeds, were selling their chickens bill will help protect women’s reproductive the total decline in abortion rates between ‘‘New York dressed’’ (with the head and feet health, reduce unintended pregnancies, de- 1994 and 2000. In addition, EC is often the on and not eviscerated). To oppose the bill, crease the spread of STDs, and give women only contraceptive option for the 300,000 Izzie drove carloads of farmers to meet with the tools they need to make the best decisions women who are reported to be raped each committee members. Each member was given possible for themselves. The Prevention First year. Unfortunately, even with the recent FDA a roaster and asked to cook and eat it before Act will help to achieve these goals by pro- decision to allow EC to be sold over-the- deciding it was not healthy. An amendment viding comprehensive access to all forms of counter to women 18 years of age and over, passed to allow ‘‘New York Dressed’’ chick- contraception and sex education. many women do not know about EC and ens. Thus began his career as a poultry indus- Throughout the years, conservative leaders many still face insurmountable barriers in ac- try lobbyist. have sought to limit women’s rights and free- cessing this important product. The Prevention Not satisfied with only meeting with elected doms by imposing stricter penalties on doctors First Act mandates that the Secretary of officials, Izzie decided to make change from who help women faced with an unintended Health and Human Services implement an within. He ran and was successfully elected to pregnancy. At the same time, these leaders education campaign about EC and requires the local Democratic Central Committee, have done very little to ensure that millions of that hospitals receiving federal funds provide founded the Petaluma Democratic Club, and unintended pregnancies and sexually trans- victims of sexual assault with information and became a delegate to the California Demo- mitted diseases (STDs) are prevented in the access to EC. cratic Council. In 2004, the Sonoma County first place. If they are opposed to abortion, if Despite the fact that contraceptives have a Democratic Central Committee honored him they support women’s health, and if they be- proven track record of enhancing the health of as the Democrat of the Year. He also became lieve that the right to choose when to start a women and children, preventing unintended active with the Congress of Democratic Farm- family should apply to all women, no matter pregnancy, and reducing the need for abor- ers, which led to his relationship with Presi- their economic or social situation, then they tion, far too many insurance policies do not dent John Kennedy and an appointment to the should be in favor of this bill. cover them. While most employment-related National Agricultural Advisory Committee. He It has been more than 40 years since the insurance policies in the United States cover fondly recalled visits to the White House Supreme Court said women had the right to prescription drugs in general, many do not in- pressroom denying reporters his identity, leav- access contraception. This decision was revo- clude equitable coverage for prescription con- ing them wondering who he was and his im- lutionary, for the first time allowing women to traceptive drugs and devices. Although 21 portance. choose when to become pregnant and how states now have laws in place requiring insur- Madam Speaker, it is with sadness that I many children to have. Access to contracep- ers to provide contraceptive coverage if they honor Israel ‘‘Izzie’’ Barlas, who fought and tion greatly enhanced women’s equality in cover other prescription drugs, 29 states still worked for his country. He touched many lives American Society. have no corresponding law on the books. Out in his 84 years as a role model and inspiration It also helps to ameliorate economic dispari- of pocket expenses for contraception can be as a mover and shaker. ties among women. The social and economic costly. Women of reproductive age currently

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3131 spend 68 percent more in out-of-pocket health Century.’’ My bill, the Prevention First Act, will majority of employees the opportunity to select care costs than men, much of which is due to improve access to family planning services for to be represented by a union by expressing reproductive health-related supplies and serv- women in need throughout America, and will their decision through the signing of authoriza- ices. go a long way toward fulfilling the promise of tion cards; (2) provide for mediation and arbi- The Prevention First Act requires that pri- this important public health achievement. tration when workers and employers cannot vate health plans to cover FDA-approved pre- Madam Speaker, I urge every Member to agree on a first contract; and (3) increase pen- scription contraceptives and related medical stand with the women of our country and to alties against employers who threaten, intimi- services. support this important bill. date or fire workers for engaging in protected Madam Speaker, it is critical in any discus- f activity. sion of reproductive rights to devote time to I urge all my colleagues to join in this effort teenagers, who face the consequences of so INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 800, THE to provide working people with a real oppor- many of these issues more acutely than other EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT tunity to bargain for better wages and benefits. age groups. Teens face additional barriers re- f garding access to services and information. HON. GEORGE MILLER TO REQUIRE THAT ALL SHIPS Sixty percent of teens have sex before grad- OF CALIFORNIA WITH BALLAST WATER TANKS, uating high school. Those who receive com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INCLUDING VESSELS THAT ARE prehensive sexuality education that includes Monday, February 5, 2007 NOT CARRYING BALLAST discussion of contraception as well as absti- WATER, TO CARRY OUT THE EX- nence are more likely than those who receive Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam CHANGE OF BALLAST WATER OR abstinence-only messages to delay sex, to Speaker, today, I am pleased to be joining ALTERNATIVE BALLAST WATER have fewer partners, and to use contracep- 230 of my colleagues in introducing H.R. 800, MANAGEMENT METHODS PRIOR tives when they do become sexually active. the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee TO ENTRY INTO ANY PORT Efforts by conservatives to restrict access to Free Choice Act is a bipartisan bill designed to WITHIN THE GREAT LAKES family planning services and promote absti- provide workers with a fair opportunity to bar- nence-only education programs—which are gain with employers for better wages, benefits prohibited from discussing the benefits of con- and working conditions. HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK traception—actually jeopardize adolescent In recent years, despite a growing economy, OF ILLINOIS health and run counter to the views of many the middle class has been squeezed. Cor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mainstream medical groups. porate profits and executive compensation Monday, February 5, 2007 Nearly 50 percent of new cases of STDs have skyrocketed, but the middle class has Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, today I intro- occur among people ages 15 to 24, even seen their wages stagnate, while the costs for duced a bill to require all vessels, including though this age bracket makes up just a quar- basic needs like healthcare, education, food, those with no ballast water on board, ter of the sexually active population. Clearly, energy and housing continue to increase. NOBOBs, to undergo ballast water exchange teens have the most to lose when faced with Globalization and misguided government poli- before entering the Great Lakes. an unintended pregnancy or an STD infection. cies have contributed to a growing income dis- Invasive species pose a dangerous threat to Moreover, 1 in 3 girls becomes pregnant be- parity and less economic security for middle the Great Lakes. These creatures can cause fore the age of 20, and 80 percent of these class families. irreparable ecological and economic damage pregnancies are unintended. Teen mothers One way to help the middle class is to pro- to a variety of locations and industries. In are less likely to complete high school. Chil- vide them with a fair opportunity to organize 2005, economic losses were estimated at an dren of teenage mothers have lower birth and join unions, so they can have a say in annual $5 billion to the region. More than 160 weights, are more likely to perform poorly in what goes on in the workplace. Workers who non-native species have already invaded the school, and are at greater risk of abuse and belong to unions earn 30 percent more than Great Lakes ecosystem. As the largest source neglect. Improving access to contraceptive nonunion workers. In addition, they are 62 of our Nation’s fresh water, the Great Lakes services and information does not cause non- percent more likely to have employer-provided must be protected from further introduction of sexually active teens to start having sex. In- health coverage and four times more likely to invasives. stead, teens need information to help them have pensions. One method by which these species enter both postpone sexual activity and to protect The current process for forming unions is the Great Lakes is through ballast water tanks. themselves if they do become sexually active. badly broken and so skewed in favor of those Current law requires ships carrying ballast A November 2006 study of declining preg- who oppose unions, that workers must literally water to undergo ballast water exchange to nancy rates among teens concluded that the risk their jobs in order form a union. Although flush out invasive species before entering the reduction in teen pregnancy between 1995 it is illegal, one quarter of employers facing an Great Lakes from another port. However, 90 and 2002 is primarily the result of increased organizing drive have been found to fire at percent of all ships entering the Great Lakes use of contraceptives. least one worker who supports a union. In have no ballast water on board. These The Prevention First Act provides funding to fact, employees who are active union sup- NOBOBs are not subject to the same ballast public and private entities to establish or ex- porters have a one-in-five chance of being water exchange laws, even though they still pand their teenage pregnancy prevention pro- fired for legal union activities. Sadly, many have ballast tanks. Invasive species often sur- grams. This bill also provides for comprehen- employers resort to spying, threats, intimida- vive in the sediment at the bottom of these sive, medically accurate sex education pro- tion, harassment and other illegal activity in tanks. When these ships operate in the Great grams that teach young people about absti- their campaigns to oppose unions. The pen- Lakes, they may add and then pump out new nence, health, and contraceptives. Moreover, alty for illegal activity, including firing workers ballast water before leaving. This mixes with this bill requires federally funded programs for engaging in protected activity, is so weak residual ballast water and sediments, and pro- that provide information on the use of contra- that it does little to deter law breakers. vides an unregulated pathway for the introduc- ceptives to ensure that the information is Even when employers don’t break the law, tion of new invasive species when the ballast medically accurate and includes health bene- the process itself stacks the deck against water is released. fits and failure rates. union supporters. The employer has all the In other words, the contamination begins. Madam Speaker, virtually everyone can power; they control the information workers We must not leave 90 percent of ships en- agree that reducing unintended pregnancies, can receive, can force workers to attend anti- tering the Great Lakes untreated. This bipar- lowering STD infection rates, and promoting union meetings during work hours, can force tisan legislation requires all ships with ballast the health of all women and their children, re- workers to meet with supervisors who deliver tanks, including NOBOBs, to undergo ballast gardless of their economic or social situation, anti-union messages, and can even imply that water exchange. In addition, the bill commis- are important public health goals. It should the business will close if the union wins. Union sions a study of the effectiveness and environ- come as no surprise that the Centers for Dis- supporters’ access to employees, on the other mental soundness of other ballast treatment ease Control and Prevention included family hand, is heavily restricted. options. The language fixes a current problem planning in their published list of the ‘‘Ten The Employee Free Choice Act would add and works towards an even stronger solution Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th some fairness to the system by: (1) allowing a for the future.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3132 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 Madam Speaker, this legislation, while HONORING ROSEANNA WABEL PERSONAL EXPLANATION small, has enormous consequences for the MCDERMOTT (1909–2007) health and safety of one of our national treas- HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE ures. I am proud to introduce this ballast water OF HAWAII legislation to significantly reduce the infiltration HON. JIM McDERMOTT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of invasive species into the Great Lakes. OF WASHINGTON Monday, February 5, 2007 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Madam Speaker, I regret that I was unavoidably detained on STAFF SERGEANT RICHWELL Monday, February 5, 2007 Wednesday, January 31, 2007, and missed ARZADON DORIA—A TRUE HERO rollcall No. 68. Had I been present, I would Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, on be- have voted ‘‘aye.’’ half of loving family and friends, I enter into HON. BOB FILNER f the RECORD our memory of Roseanna Wabel OF CALIFORNIA McDermott, born in Streator, Illinois, who died H.R. 798, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peacefully on January 29, 2007, at Columbia HEADQUARTERS SUN WALL PHO- Monday, February 5, 2007 Lutheran Home in Seattle. We will miss her TOVOLTAIC SYSTEM Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, United States gentle spirit and twinkling eye. Army Staff Sergeant Richwell Arzadon Doria Roseanna and her husband, Mac, came to HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR OF MINNESOTA was killed by small-arms fire during the battle the great Northwest in 1971. Early in their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the insurgents in Iraq on November 7, marriage, they had founded a church in their 2006. garage in the Chicago suburbs. Throughout Monday, February 5, 2007 He was born on December 6, 1980 in her life, Roseanna continued to live her Chris- Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, today I Dagupan City, Philippines. He immigrated to tian faith of love, charity and compassion. She introduce a bill to direct the Administrator of the United States of America in 1991 and fundamentally rejected racism and unjust war. General Services to install a sun wall photo- graduated from Samuel Morse High School in voltaic system, known as the ‘‘Solar Net’’ on A true mid-Westerner and a bride of the De- San Diego, California in 2000. He enlisted in the headquarters building of the Department of the United States Army and completed the pression, Roseanna had sizeable grit and an Energy. There is no more appropriate or sym- Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort entrepreneur’s resourcefulness. She could bolic federal building with which to dem- Benning, Georgia in 2001. He was naturalized make something out of nothing, and for her onstrate the power and promise of as an American citizen in 2004. everything had at least one more use before photovoltaics than the Department of Energy Staff Sergeant Doria was assigned to the it went into the trash. She re-wired lamps, re- headquarters building, known as the Forrestal 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks in juvenated Charlie Brown Christmas trees with Building, located in Washington, DC. Hawaii. He reported to the 2nd Battalion, 35th a bit of careful grafting, and mended furniture. Our energy needs continue to increase, but Infantry Regiment and was assigned to Alpha She was a saver—of string, rubber bands, and as a nation we have not done enough to try Company. He participated in training exercises plastic twist ties. And, she showed us there to meet these needs with new technologies at the National Training Center, Pohakuloa was always hope for a dying plant, a broken and alternative fuels. As a result, our depend- Training Area, and Operation North Wind in chair, or a difficult personality. ence on fossil fuels—and foreign oil in par- Japan. In 2004, he deployed with the Cacti ticular—continues unabated. As a consummate gardener, Roseanna fed Battalion in support of the Operation Enduring As the nation’s largest single energy con- Freedom V in Afghanistan and also served her family from her backyard and taught her sumer, the Federal Government is in a unique with the Cacti Battalion in Operation Iraqi offspring the wonders of composting, the satis- position to promote energy conservation and Freedom V. While in Alpha Company, he faction of baking and the skill of darning. She efficiency, particularly in the operation of Fed- served as a rifleman, M203 gunner, machine was a crack gin rummy player (despite her eral buildings. By applying the principles of gun operator, team leader, and as a squad misgivings about the danger of cards), and sustainable, green design, agencies have the leader. she loved the interaction and challenge of a ability to reduce energy usage, reduce life- SSG Doria was posthumously awarded the good game of Scrabble. She enjoyed all cycle costs, and reduce environmental impacts Army Commendation Medal with ‘‘V’’ device things northwest—Dungeness crab, Pacific in the construction and operation of federal fa- for valor. On November 1, 2006, his action oysters and the Seattle Mariners. cilities. saved the lives of his fellow soldiers following Roseanna possessed a wide curiosity and A photovoltaic system turns light energy into an insurgents attack. He was also post- believed in the power of education. A Streator electricity. Photovoltaics reduce the consump- humously awarded the Bronze Star, the fourth High School graduate, yet financially unable to tion of fossil fuels and offer distinct advan- highest U.S. military award for gallantry in ac- tages over diesel generators and primary bat- go to college herself, she sacrificed for the tion and the Purple Heart for his courageous teries. These systems are highly efficient pan- education of her children and served as their actions on November 7, 2006, when he made els and have no moving parts, so the need for the ultimate sacrifice while covering for his fel- constant reminder of the benefits of hard work maintenance is virtually non-existent. Photo- low soldiers during an air assault and rescue and life-long learning. voltaics have tremendous potential. As an ex- mission in Iraq. Roseanna’s loving presence and beautiful ample, estimates have shown that the elec- He is survived by his wife, Jasmine; daugh- smile were dwarfed only by her huge heart tricity needs of the entire U.S. could be met by ter, Jada; parents, Fred and Rose; sister, Ro- and unwavering belief in the goodness of all. installing photovoltaic panels in a 100-mile by wena; aunts, Zenaida and Minda, and grand- She is preceded in death by her husband of 100-mile area in the Southwest. father/adopted father, Benito Doria. His last 68 years, William Morrell (Mac), and survived The Federal Government owns or leases wish to be buried at the Eternal Gardens Me- by her children Jim, John, Lois, Mark; her approximately 500,000 buildings. According to morial Park in Dagupan City, Philippines was grandchildren Katherine, Jim and Nicholas; U.S. Department of Energy estimates, in FY fulfilled, complete with full military honors, 21- and, her great grandchildren Kendall and 2005, the cost of energy consumption by Fed- gun salute, and the American flag was pre- Lachlan. eral agencies totaled $14.5 billion—more than sented to the grieving Doria family by BG $5.5 billion of which was spent on buildings Simeon G. Trombitas, who is the Commander In tribute to their loving care of Roseanna, and facilities. The General Services Adminis- of the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Com- donations may be sent to Columbia Lutheran tration, through its Public Building Service, mand in South Korea. Home (columbialutheranhome.com) 4700 manages 218.9 million square feet of owned U.S. Army SSG Richwell Arzadon Doria is a Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103. Please office space and 168.8 million square feet of true hero and will forever remain in our hearts join in celebration of this beloved woman on leased space. Imagine the benefits if this and memories for his bravery, dedication to February 10th at University Congregational space utilized photovoltaics and solar power. duty, and service to the United States of United Church of Christ at 2 p.m. (4515 16th More than 25 Federal buildings nationwide America. Ave NE, Seattle). already utilize photovoltaics in some capacity.

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Back then, the City clean and quiet sources of energy, and still Beginning his service in Lebanon as a of Findlay’s total population was less than produce extra electricity to put back into the Chaplain and teacher, Rev. Zaidan immigrated 5,000; today, total enrollment at the University power grid. to the United States in 1988. He became As- is approaching that milestone. The 1989 re- The bill I introduce today addresses only sistant Rector at Our Lady of Lebanon Cathe- naming of the College better reflects the size one project, but it is a necessary and impor- dral in Brooklyn, and in January 1990, became of the student population and the wide variety tant step in the overall effort to increase en- Pastor of St. George Maronite Catholic Church of academic programs offered: degrees are ergy efficiency in public buildings. Located in in San Antonio. Beginning in August 1992, Fa- now awarded in more than 60 undergraduate our Nation’s capital, the Solar Net project will ther Zaidan became Regional Superior of areas. serve as a model for the entire country, as the Maronite Lebanese Missionaries in the United Throughout its history, the University has largest building-integrated solar energy system States and is currently the Rector of Our Lady earned accolades for its hands’ on learning on any federal building in the country. The de- of Mt. Lebanon-St. Peter Cathedral in Los An- environment and its excellent faculty’ student sign for the sun wall project was selected in geles, and Protopresbyter for the Southwest ratios. Named a 2007 Best Midwestern Col- 2000 after an open competition. It is an attrac- and Northwest Regions of the Eparchy of Our lege by the Princeton Review, Findlay excels tive and energy-efficient design that can gen- Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles, as well as in distance learning programs through cutting- several other important positions within the erate a maximum of 200 kW of electricity and edge technologies; all of the required church and the community. I join the parish- includes a solar thermal installation for hot coursework to earn a Master of Business Ad- ioners of Our Lady of Mount Lebanon to con- water and hot air. ministration degree may be taken online. gratulate Rev. Zaidan for his 20 years of won- A similar provision to this bill was enacted I am especially proud of the University’s in- derful service. as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. Furthermore, I would also like to honor John novative work on terrorism response initia- L. 109–58). While the Energy Policy Act au- Milad Nisser who will be presented the Life- tives. Following the Oklahoma City bombing in thorized funding for fiscal year 2006, no fund- time Achievement Award. John Nisser was 1995, Ken Zirkle, who was then serving as ing was appropriated for that year. Today, this born in Batroun, a small town north of Beirut, President of the University, came to Congress bill specifically sets aside federal building rein Lebanon. His father died when he was just to discuss how communities could better pre- pair and alteration funding for construction of 15, so John took it upon himself to provide for pare to respond to terrorist attacks. Since the sun wall project in fiscal year 2007. his family by taking odd jobs and tutoring the then, Congress has helped the University form The time is long overdue for the Federal children of wealthy families. By doing so, he the Center for Terrorism Preparedness, a na- Government to lead in the development and was able to provide for the other five children tionally recognized program that is helping first promotion of energy-efficient technologies and while becoming fluent in French, Arabic, responders deal with emerging threats to our alternative and renewable fuels. The plans are English, and later Spanish. In 1947, John left homeland. ready to go. The needs and the potential im- Lebanon and journeyed first to South America Madam Speaker, ceremonies marking the pacts on our nation’s energy use are great. All and eventually to California. In California, he 125th anniversary of the University’s founding that is left is to do is to provide the funding turned to the place of his faith for comfort and will take place on campus later this week. On needed to purchase and install the proper joined the church of Our Lady of Mt. Lebanon. behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of equipment. This bill does just that. Here he married Rosalie Barhouse in 1949. Ohio, I congratulate the administration, faculty, I thank Mr. MICA, Ranking Member of the Dreaming of owning his own business, he pur- staff, and students of the University of Findlay Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- chased and operated a small market. Still, he on this historic occasion. The people of Han- ture, and Ms. NORTON, Chairman of the Sub- wanted to do more. After finally securing the cock County and throughout Ohio can take committee on Economic Development, Public necessary loans, he and Rosalie built and great pride in the work done at the University Buildings, and Emergency Management, for managed several apartment buildings, and to prepare students to meet the challenges of joining me on this critical, bipartisan initiative. later constructed three senior citizen homes. the future. I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting Through all this, he has never stopped giving f H.R. 798. thanks to God and his country for what life INTRODUCTION OF THE EVERYONE f has given him. Due to his generosity, the church of St. Stephens in Batroun has been DESERVES UNCONDITIONAL AC- RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION given new windows, an organ, pews, and a CESS TO EDUCATION (EDUCATE) OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF hearse. He has sponsored the building of the ACT MANDATORY FULL FUNDING REV. ZAIDAN’S PRIESTHOOD AND St. Vincent DePaul nursing home and set up FOR IDEA BIPARTISAN COM- THE LIFE OF JOHN MILAD an Endowment Fund through Our Lady of PROMISE BILL NISSER Mount Lebanon to provide for the poor in Leb- anon. Here in the United States, many Leba- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN HON. RAY LaHOOD nese transfer students were offered free rent OF MARYLAND in his apartments during the duration of their OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education. Our Lady of Mt. Lebanon has con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistently been a recipient of his generosity. Monday, February 5, 2007 Monday, February 5, 2007 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, as a Leba- me in honoring these two men who have con- today to introduce the Everyone Deserves Un- nese American, I rise here today to recognize tributed greatly to their communities and conditional Access to Education Act, a bill to the celebration of St. Maron Feast Day on touched the lives of many. fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Edu- February 11, 2007, by The Parish of Our Lady f cation Act. I thank my colleagues, Representa- of Mount Lebanon in Los Angeles. They are CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- tives FERGUSON and HOOLEY, for their work on planning a grand banquet at the Biltmore SITY OF FINDLAY ON ITS 125TH this bill. Hotel for this occasion and are honoring the ANNIVERSARY Madam Speaker, it was more than 30 years 20th anniversary of the priesthood of Father ago that Congress passed IDEA, requiring Abdallah Zaidan, their pastor, and John Milad states to provide an appropriate education to Nisser, who is receiving a Lifetime Achieve- HON. JIM JORDAN students with special needs. At that time, Con- OF OHIO ment Award. gress promised states that it would cover 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born in Kseibe, Lebanon, Rev. Zaidan percent of the costs to meet this goal. How- joined the Congregation of Maronite Lebanese Monday, February 5, 2007 ever, Congress has yet to fulfill its promise to Missionaries and earned his Master’s degrees Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, it is states. In fact, Congress has never met even at St. John’s University in New York. He en- my honor to congratulate a crown jewel of half of its commitment. This is unacceptable.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 3134 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 February 5, 2007 The bill I introduce today with Representa- and he is certainly one of our community’s being issued to U.S. soldiers—including to her tives FERGUSON and HOOLEY will fulfill our great leaders. Therefore, Madam Speaker, I 23-year-old son Michael, a Marine stationed in promise to states with guaranteed funding in- rise with great pleasure to honor Douglas Anbar Province, Iraq. She learned that with an creases for IDEA every year. It will relieve the Hawthorne, on the occasion of his receiving upgrade kit, her son’s helmet could do more to burden on states and ensure a quality edu- the Greer Garson-E.E. Fogelson Humanitarian protect him. If Michael was knocked down by cation for all special needs students. And it Award. an explosion, the shock-absorbing pad and will restore the integrity of this Congress by f new strap system could save his life. But Mrs. ensuring that a promise made is a promise Farley and her husband Mike discovered that kept. RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- if they wanted their son and his unit to have Madam Speaker, states and students have TIONS OF ENTERPRISE RENT-A- this simple safety feature, they would have to waited more than 30 years for Congress to ful- CAR raise the money themselves. fill its pledge. I encourage members from both The Farleys were not alone in their desire to sides of the aisle to join with Representatives HON. RUSS CARNAHAN provide U.S. soldiers with proper equipment. A FERGUSON, HOOLEY, and me to support our OF MISSOURI national initiative—Operation Helmet—was un- schools and provide our students with the re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derway and the Farleys quickly sought to lo- sources they need. Monday, February 5, 2007 calize the effort. Mrs. Farley made up signs f asking for donations and put one of those Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise signs at the Quakertown Moose Lodge. That HONORING DOUGLAS D. today to recognize the achievements and con- is where the project took off. After learning HAWTHORNE tributions of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the largest about the need for the protective pads, Rod- car-rental company in North America and an ney Van Pelt of the Moose Club joined the HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON integral part of the local Saint Louis commu- Farleys to aggressively pursue the goal of OF TEXAS nity. equipping Michael’s entire unit with the up- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Enterprise has annual revenues of more grade. The Moose Club and the rest of the than 9 billion and is currently number 21 on Monday, February 5, 2007 community rallied around the family and raised the Forbes ‘‘500 Largest Private Companies in enough to take care of Michael’s entire com- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. America’’ list. pany, not just his unit. Madam Speaker, it has been my distinct honor Operating on the principle that good busi- As of today, the Farleys and the over the years to take note of the extraor- ness derives from a well-trained and well- Quakertown Moose Club have raised $35,000, dinary valuable work done by Douglas D. treated staff, the company has been cited by enough for almost 500 upgrade kits. The kits Hawthorne for the 30th Congressional District Business Week as one of the Best Places to have been shipped out and came as early of Texas, the State of Texas and this Nation. Launch a Career. In 2005, Enterprise received Christmas presents for soldiers overseas. This Mr. Hawthorne, president and chief execu- the Secretary of Defense Employer Support accomplishment is inspiring and is a telling ex- tive of Texas Health Resources was recog- Freedom Award for efforts on behalf of its em- ample of true patriotism and respect. nized this fall, when he received the Greer ployees serving in the National Guard and Re- Having led convoys in a Humvee without Garson-E.E. Fogelson Humanitarian Award at serve. doors while serving with the 82nd Airborne Di- the Greer Garson Gala. Mr. Hawthorne serves Enterprise is as dedicated to the public, as vision in Baghdad, I understand what it means as a national role model through his leader- they are to their own employees. to fight a war without proper equipment. So I ship and unwavering commitment to helping In 1982, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Founda- speak from experience when I say that this people and furthering the awareness of Par- tion was created, and has, over the past 25 kind of support from home is whole-heartedly kinson’s disease in our community. years, given more than $87 million to non- appreciated and serves as a tremendous mo- For more than a decade, Mr. Hawthorne profit entities, has donated $30 million to rale boost. But Madam Speaker, family mem- has conducted a ‘‘quite revolution’’’ in the schools and scholarships to support minorities bers should not be forced to pay for their treatment of Alzheimer. He helped establish and economically-challenged students, and loved ones’ military equipment. The Farleys the APDA’s Parkinson’s Information and Re- has contributed $1 million each to both the were able to gather tremendous community ferral Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas Red Cross relief effort for the Gulf Coast, as support but despite their best efforts they in 1990 and developed a relationship with the well as the victims of 9–11. couldn’t supply all U.S. forces, and many fami- local chapter. With its charitable works, avid support of its lies are paying out-of-pocket. This is unfair Hawthorne served as president and chief employees, and economic success, Economic and I urge you all to support the Helmet Pad executive officer of Presbyterian Healthcare Rent-A-Car is a truly dynamic corporation. Reimbursement Act of 2007. I am proud to be Resources from 1983 until the formation of Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay trib- an original cosponsor of this bill because at Texas Health Resources in 1997. He is past ute to this organization, who has made great the very least, these families should have the chairman of Dallas/Fort Worth Hospital Coun- contributions to the local Saint Louis commu- opportunity to request a reimbursement. cil and the Texas Hospital Association (THA). nity and the larger national community, and is This is an issue of critical importance to our In 1996, he received the Boone Powell Sr. a model for effective and charismatic busi- troops and I commend all who have brought it Award of Excellence for distinguished hospital ness. to light. On behalf of the men and women with administration by the Dallas/Fort Worth Hos- f whom I served, Mr. and Mrs. Farley, Mr. Van pital Council. In 1994, he received THA’s high- Pelt, the Quakertown Moose Lodge and most HONORING OPERATION HELMET est award, The Earl M. Collier Award for Dis- importantly, Michael and all the soldiers who tinguished Hospital Administration. He has continue to risk their lives for this country, I chaired several American Hospital Association HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY urge Congress to support this bill. (AHA) committees and is a former at-large OF PENNSYLVANIA f member of AHA’s Board of Trustees. A Fellow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the American College of Healthcare Execu- TRIBUTE TO HAROLD REYNDERS tives (ACHE), he received the Gold Medal Monday, February 5, 2007 FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE Award in 2002, ACHE Regent Senior Level Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. PE- Health Care Executive Award in 1991 and Madam Speaker, it is with great honor and TERSBURG served as Regent for Texas Greater Dallas/ personal gratitude that I recognize the remark- Fort Worth area of the ACHE. In 2003, Mod- able work of Mike and Marie Farley who, HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE ern Healthcare magazine named Hawthorne along with Rodney Van Pelt and other mem- OF FLORIDA number 30 on its list of the ‘‘100 Most Power- bers of the Quakertown Moose Lodge No. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ful People in Health Care.’’ 1622, took bold initiative to provide our sol- Madam Speaker, as one who has worked diers with life-saving equipment. Monday, February 5, 2007 closely with Alzheimer patients, I know that his Marie Farley of Nockamixon, Pennsylvania Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. efforts for battling this disease are unequaled was shocked to learn that antiquated gear was Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Harold

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:05 Jun 07, 2017 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK 3\LOC FILES\BR05FE07.DAT BR05FE07 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD February 5, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 3 3135 Reynders as the recent recipient of the St. which further reduces the ability to create and grant amounts for designated at-risk counties Jude Medal from the Catholic Diocese of St. attract new industries. Generating jobs must as 70 percent; authorizes additional appropria- Petersburg. A dedicated volunteer at the St. therefore continue to be our top priority in tions to the Commission through FY 2011 to Frances Cabrini Catholic Church for nearly communities suffering economic distress, par- carry out Appalachian regional development; two decades, Harold has given his time and ticularly in Appalachia. and extends, for five years, the termination energy to help his fellow parishioners. The Appalachian Regional Commission date of the Appalachian Regional Develop- Born in Lancaster, NY, Harold ran his own (ARC) was created by the Appalachian Re- ment Act of 1965 (with exceptions for the Ap- construction company in Buffalo for 37 years. gional Development Act of 1965 (P.L. 89–4) to palachian development highway system and Moving with his wife Corinne to Spring Hill, FL address economic issues and social problems certain definitions). in 1988 in search of warmer weather, Harold of the Appalachian region as a part of Presi- During the 107th Congress, the House began attending St. Frances Cabrini Catholic dent Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society pro- passed the Appalachian Regional Develop- Church in 1989. gram. Congress created the ARC in 1965 to ment Reauthorization Act of 2001 (P.L. 107– Each day Harold would go to church, work assist the Appalachian region ‘‘in providing the 149), which built upon past successes of the throughout the sanctuary and help keep the infrastructure necessary for economic and Appalachian Regional Commission, made sev- church neat and clean. His efforts were even- human resource development, in developing eral amendments to existing law, and ex- tually brought to the attention of Monsignor the regions’ industry, in building entrepre- tended the authorization for an additional five John Cippel, who gave Harold Keys to the neurial communities, in generating a diversi- years. church and an official position as a sacristan. fied regional economy and in making the re- ARC’s authorization expired at the end of For the next 10 years, Harold prepared the gion’s industrial and commercial resources FY 2006. During the 109th Congress, the altar for the Mass and cleaned up following more competitive in the national and world Committee’s bipartisan leadership introduced the sermon. He also was given the responsi- markets.’’ H.R. 5812, a bill reauthorizing ARC through bility of opening the church doors each morn- As a regional economic development agen- FY 2011. Although the Senate passed S. 2832 ing, and served as a lector and minister at the cy, ARC’s primary function is to support devel- to reauthorize the ARC, the Senate-passed bill Sunday Masses. opment of Appalachia’s economy and critical did not include the anti-earmarking provision This past November, Harold was presented infrastructure to provide a climate for industry of H.R. 5812. The House did not pass S. 2832 with the St. Jude Medal that ‘‘honors individ- growth and job creation. ARC includes all or and no further action was taken on H.R. 5812. uals who have consistently given of them- part of 13 States: Alabama, Georgia, Ken- This bill includes the anti-earmarking provision selves to living the gospel of Jesus Christ by tucky, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, that I insisted upon in the 109th Congress. their generosity and service.’’ Presented on Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Ten- The ARC, and the critical investments that it the Feast of Christ the King Day at the Cathe- nessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. provides, are far too important for further dral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg, Harold was Historically, the Appalachian region has delay. Congress should show its commitment truly humbled to receive the honor. faced high levels of poverty and economic dis- to the people of Appalachia by getting this bill Madam Speaker, Harold Reynders has tress resulting from geographic isolation and to the President’s desk early in the 110th Con- spent a lifetime as a devout Catholic, working inadequate infrastructure. Since its creation in gress. to make his parish and his church a better 1965, ARC has administered a variety of pro- I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting place to worship. He should be commended grams to aid in the development and advance- this bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Appa- for his years of service and for being honored ment of the region, including the creation of a lachian Regional Commission. with the St. Jude Medal. highway system, enhancements in education f f and job training, and the development of water HONORING KRISTIN WILLETT and sewer systems. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVEL- ARC’s funding and projects have contrib- OPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF uted significantly to employment, health, public HON. RON LEWIS 2007 works, and general economic development im- OF KENTUCKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provements in the region. The regional poverty HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR rate has been reduced by almost one-half. Monday, February 5, 2007 OF MINNESOTA High school graduation rates have doubled, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the percentage of Appalachian students rise today to congratulate Kristin Willett, an ex- now completing high school is slightly above Monday, February 5, 2007 emplary citizen from my district who was re- the national average. The infant mortality rate cently named recipient of the Elizabethtown Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, today I, has been cut by two-thirds, and ARC funds Independent Schools’ 2006–07 Excellence in together with Ranking Member MICA, Eco- have helped build more than 400 health facili- the Classroom and Educational Leadership nomic Development Subcommittee Chair- ties serving four million people in Appalachia. (ExCEL) Award. woman NORTON, Subcommittee Ranking ARC projects have also helped to construct An art teacher at the Morningside Elemen- Member GRAVES, and many Members who 2,496 miles of new Federal-aid highways. In tary School in Elizabethtown, KY, Mrs. Willett represent communities of the Appalachian re- the last five years alone, ARC-funded infra- has made a personal commitment to edu- gion, introduce the Appalachian Regional De- structure projects have resulted in the creation cation, creating an environment in her class- velopment Act Amendments of 2007. This bi- or retention of 136,000 jobs, and over 183,000 room where students of varying ages and partisan bill improves the programs authorized households have reaped the benefits of clean abilities can comfortably learn and dem- by the Appalachian Regional Development Act water and sanitation facilities. onstrate their creative talents. For more than 4 of 1965 and reauthorizes the Appalachian Re- Yet, our work to ensure the economic viabil- years, she has captured the attention of her gional Commission for five years through FY ity and vitality of the communities that are part students through her innovative and interactive 2011. of the ARC is far from finished. Approximately approach, using a wide variety of visual re- I am proud to sponsor this bill, which builds one-fifth of ARC’s counties remain in a state sources to promote connections to art. on more than four decades of economic devel- of economic distress. One-fourth of Appa- Mrs. Willett chose to pursue a career in opment successes through job creation in lachia’s counties have a poverty rate that is teaching as a way to make a tangible dif- some of the Nation’s most disadvantaged yet more than 150 percent of the national aver- ference in the most important foundation of deserving communities. I have witnessed first- age. Additional Federal investments are nec- our society—children. In her interaction with hand the triumph that is possible when the essary to build upon the progress made to students, she personifies honesty, trust, orga- Federal Government joins in partnership with date. nization, creativity, and knowledge; qualities states, localities, economic development dis- Specifically, this bill directs ARC to des- that consistently make her a favorite teacher tricts, and private businesses to break the ignate as ‘‘at-risk counties,’’ which are coun- and role-model. Her best reward, she ex- cycle of crippling and pervasive poverty. It is ties in the Appalachian region that are most at plains, is seeing children excited by their own an economic certainty that job deficiencies re- risk of becoming economically distressed; es- creativity. duce the tax base, which reduces the ability of tablishes the maximum Federal share for Ap- I applaud Mrs. Willett for her accomplish- governments to provide public infrastructure, palachian Regional Commission non-highway ments in public education, a profession of

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Res. 37, designating March 26, 2007 as Willett today, before the entire U.S. House of forming the Committee and the United ‘‘National Support the Troops Day’’ Representatives, for her special achievement. States Senate on issues related to glob- and encouraging the people of the Her unique dedication to the development of al warming and wildlife. United States to participate in a mo- SD–406 young people and the communities they will ment of silence to reflect upon the Rules and Administration someday serve make her an outstanding cit- service and sacrifice of members of the To hold hearings to examine the hazards Armed Forces both at home and izen worthy of our collective honor and re- of electronic voting, focusing on the spect. machinery of democracy. abroad, and the nominations of Marcia f SR–301 Morales Howard, to be United States 2:30 p.m. District Judge for the Middle District SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Intelligence of Florida, Nora Barry Fischer, to be Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold closed hearings to examine cer- United States District Judge for the agreed to by the Senate on February 4, tain intelligence matters. Western District of Pennsylvania, Nor- SH–219 man Randy Smith, of Idaho, to be 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- United States Circuit Judge for the tem for a computerized schedule of all FEBRUARY 8 Ninth Circuit, John Alfred Jarvey, to meetings and hearings of Senate com- be United States District Judge for the mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- 9:15 a.m. Foreign Relations Southern District of Iowa, and Sara tees, and committees of conference. To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Elizabeth Lioi, to be United States Dis- This title requires all such committees dent’s foreign affairs budget; there is a trict Judge for the Northern District of to notify the Office of the Senate Daily possibility of a business meeting to Ohio. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- consider the nomination of John D. SD–226 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Negroponte, of New York, to be Deputy 2:30 p.m. of the meetings, when scheduled, and Secretary of State. Intelligence SD–106 To hold closed hearings to examine cer- any cancellations or changes in the tain intelligence matters. meetings as they occur. 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources SH–219 As an additional procedure along To hold hearings to examine issues relat- with the computerization of this infor- ing to labor, immigration, law enforce- FEBRUARY 9 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily ment, and economic conditions in the 9:30 a.m. Digest will prepare this information for Commonwealth of the Northern Mar- Armed Services printing in the Extensions of Remarks iana Islands. To receive a briefing on the Department section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SD–366 of Defense Inspector General’s report on Monday and Wednesday of each Indian Affairs on the activities of the Office of Spe- week. Business meeting to consider pending cial Plans prior to the war in Iraq; to calendar business; to be followed by an be followed by a closed session in SR– Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb- oversight hearing on diabetes in Indian ruary 6, 2007 may be found in the Daily 232A. Country, focusing on the Special Dia- SR–222 Digest of today’s RECORD. betes Program for Indians. MEETINGS SCHEDULED SR–485 FEBRUARY 12 Appropriations Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, 2:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 7 and Housing and Urban Development, Energy and Natural Resources 9:30 a.m. and Related Agencies Subcommittee Energy Subcommittee Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to examine the Presi- To hold hearings to examine rec- To hold hearings to examine the Presi- dent’s budget request for Fiscal Year ommendations on policies and pro- dent’s proposed budget request for fis- 2008 for the Department of Transpor- grams to improve the energy efficiency cal year 2008 for the Department of En- tation. of buildings and to expand the role of ergy. SD–138 electric and gas utilities in energy effi- SD–366 10 a.m. ciency programs. 9:45 a.m. Budget SD–366 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry To hold hearings to examine the Presi- To hold hearings to examine the United dent’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget and rev- FEBRUARY 13 States Department of Agriculture farm enue proposals. 10 a.m. bill proposal. SD–608 Energy and Natural Resources SD–106 Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine the ‘‘Stern 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the present Review of the Economics of Climate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and future of public safety communica- Change’’ examining the economic im- Business meeting to consider an original tions. pacts of climate change and stabilizing bill entitled ‘‘Public Transportation SR–253 greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007’’; to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions SD–106 be followed by hearings to examine To hold hearings to examine No Child Appropriations predatory lending practices and home Left Behind reauthorization, focusing Interior and Related Agencies Sub- foreclosures. on strategies that promote school im- committee SH–216 provement. To hold oversight hearings to examine Budget SH–216 the Outer Continental Shelf oil and To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Judiciary natural gas royalty management by dent’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget proposal. Business meeting to consider S. 188, to the Department of the Interior. SD–608 revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott SD–124 To hold hearings to examine climate King Voting Rights Act Reauthoriza- change research and scientific integ- tion and Amendments Act of 2006, S. FEBRUARY 14 rity. 214, to amend chapter 35 of title 28, 10 a.m. SR–253 United States Code, to preserve the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Finance independence of United States attor- To hold hearings to examine the semi- To hold hearings to examine the Presi- neys, S. 316, to prohibit brand name annual monetary policy report to the dent’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget proposal. drug companies from compensating ge- Congress. SD–215 neric drug companies to delay the SD–106

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