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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011 No. 196 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at 11 a.m. House of Representatives MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011

The House met at 10 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OFFICE OF THE CLERK, called to order by the Speaker. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The SPEAKER. The Chair will lead Washington, DC, December 17, 2011. f the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, The SPEAKER led the Pledge of Alle- The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- PRAYER giance as follows: tives, Washington, DC. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: United States of America, and to the Repub- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of O Lord our God, we give You thanks lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- for giving us another day. You have indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- kept us in life, sustained us, and al- cember 17, 2011 at 4:19 p.m.: lowed us to reach this moment. f That the Senate agreed to without amend- Bless the Members of the people’s ment H.R. 789. House that you have gifted to serve our COMMUNICATION FROM THE That the Senate agreed to without amend- Nation. As the first session of the 112th CLERK OF THE HOUSE ment H.R. 2422. That the Senate agreed to without amend- Congress draws near a close, we ask The SPEAKER laid before the House Your special blessing upon those who ment H.R. 1264. the following communication from the That the Senate passed S. 1874. have given so much time and talent Clerk of the House of Representatives: That the Senate passed S. 1710. throughout this year and, in these clos- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, That the Senate passed S. 1959. ing days, the staffers of each congres- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the Senate concur in the amendment sional office and the various commit- Washington, DC, December 16, 2011. of The House of Representatives to the bill tees. Grant them peace and renewal in Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, S. 278. the weeks to come. The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- With best wishes, I am Grant the Members of this Chamber tives, Washington, DC. Sincerely, KAREN L. HAAS. continued wisdom and charity as the DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- work of this session comes to a close. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of f May they be truly grateful for the awe- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- COMMUNICATION FROM THE tives, the Clerk received the following mes- some privilege which is theirs, to serve sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- CLERK OF THE HOUSE the people of our Nation in this august cember 16, 2011 at 8:28 p.m.: The SPEAKER laid before the House body. That the Senate agreed to without amend- the following communication from the Help us all to be truly grateful for ment H.J. Res. 94. Clerk of the House of Representatives: what we have and generous in what we With best wishes, I am OFFICE OF THE CLERK, do. May all that is done this day be for Sincerely, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, KAREN L. HAAS. Your greater honor and glory. Washington, DC, December 17, 2011. Amen. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, f f The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- tives, Washington, DC. THE JOURNAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- CLERK OF THE HOUSE mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- 3(a) of House Resolution 493, the Jour- The SPEAKER laid before the House tives, the Clerk received the following mes- nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- the following communication from the sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- proved. Clerk of the House of Representatives: cember 17, 2011 at 11:23 a.m.:

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:10 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19DE7.000 H19DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 19, 2011 That the Senate failed passage H. Con. Res. BIDDING FAREWELL TO CZECH RE- REPUBLICANS HAVE SERVED THE 94. PUBLIC FORMER PRESIDENT PUBLIC That the Senate passed with amendments VACLAV HAVEL H.R. 3630. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina That the Senate agreed to Conference Re- (Mr. MCCOTTER asked and was given asked and was given permission to ad- port accompanying the bill H.R. 2055. permission to address the House for 1 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- With best wishes, I am minute and to revise and extend his re- vise and extend his remarks.) Sincerely, marks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. KAREN L. HAAS. Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, the Speaker, last Tuesday House Repub- f late Czech champion of freedom, licans successfully passed a bill that COMMUNICATION FROM THE Vaclav Havel, once explained the bat- protects every American taxpayer and CLERK OF THE HOUSE tle between good and evil as ‘‘an eter- promotes job creation by extending the payroll tax cut, reforming unemploy- The SPEAKER laid before the House nal, never-ending struggle waged not just by good people against evil people. ment insurance, and providing Medi- the following communication from the care payments to physicians for a year. Clerk of the House of Representatives: It takes place inside everyone. It is what makes a person a person, and life, Over the weekend, liberals in the Sen- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, life. ate amended this legislation to provide HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, for only a 2-month fix. In an attempt ‘‘So anyone who claims that I am a Washington, DC, December 17, 2011. to tie House Republicans’ hands and Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, dreamer who expects to transform hell force the 2-month extension, Senate The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- into heaven is wrong. I have few illu- liberals led adjournment for recess. tives, Washington, DC. sions. But I feel a responsibility to The American people deserve much DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- work towards the things I consider better than this childish behavior when mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of good and right. I don’t know whether the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- our unemployment rate has consist- I’ll be able to change certain things for tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ently remained above 8 percent for 34 the better, or not at all. Both outcomes sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- months and over 25 million Americans are possible. There is only one thing I cember 17, 2011 at 12:56 p.m.: are searching for work. That the Senate passed without amend- will not concede: that it might be Our sympathy to the people of the ment H.R. 3672. meaningless to strive in a good cause.’’ With best wishes, I am Czech Republic upon the death of Mr. Haval, for your meaningful life’s former President Vaclav Havel, who Sincerely, work engaging the affairs of state and KAREN L. HAAS. was a brave patriot helping liberate of the heart for right and good, thank f Central and Eastern Europe from com- you and God bless you as your mortal munism, leading to the establishment COMMUNICATION FROM THE struggle ends and you finally rest in of the neighboring Slovak Republic. CLERK OF THE HOUSE peace amidst the freedom of your be- In conclusion, God bless our troops, loved Republic. The SPEAKER laid before the House and we will never forget September the the following communication from the 11th in the global war on terrorism. Clerk of the House of Representatives: f f OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, HERE WE GO AGAIN GOP AS GRINCH Washington, DC, December 17, 2011. (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia asked The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- and was given permission to address tives, Washington, DC. minute.) the House for 1 minute and to revise DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, here we mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of go again. Another phony crisis, cour- and extend his remarks.) the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tesy of the extremist bah-humbug Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. It’s tives, the Clerk received the following mes- House Republicans. Grinch time in Washington, Mr. Speak- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- er. One is incredulous that the House House Republicans have never met a cember 17, 2011 at 2:37 p.m.: Republicans would oppose a tax cut for deal they couldn’t find a reason to dis- That the Senate agreed to without amend- 160 million Americans, but that’s just like. Now they’ve resorted to fighting ment H.J. Res. 95. what they’re going to do today. With best wishes, I am their colleagues in the other body to Is this bill perfect? No. There are as- Sincerely, avoid doing something positive for our pects upon which both sides disagree. KAREN L. HAAS. country. But it is the area of agreement that f Right now, we could be cutting the should be the most important: Con- RECESS payroll tax, we could be extending job- gress stops playing hostage politics and less benefits, and approving a Medicare halts the tax hike on 160 million fellow The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause fix for our doctors. The average Amer- 12(a) of rule I, the Chair declares the citizens. ican family in Cleveland, Lorain, San- Saturday’s Senate vote was 89–10— House in recess subject to the call of dusky, and Toledo now faces a $1,000 the Chair. not just liberals, I say to my friend tax hike because of the Republican from South Carolina—with all mem- Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 5 min- game of chicken. utes a.m.), the House stood in recess bers of the Senate leadership, Repub- American middle class families want subject to the call of the Chair. lican and Democrat, voting in favor. If the payroll tax cut or their taxes will House Republicans vote against this f go up on average about $1,000. Millions compromise, they will ring in the new b 1600 of Americans need unemployment ben- year with a tax hike of their own mak- efits, but House Republicans need to ing. AFTER RECESS pick a fight. And it doesn’t matter If House Republicans were serious The recess having expired, the House with whom. If they can’t fight with about wanting certainty, as they was called to order by the Speaker pro Democrats, who are standing up for the claim, they would vote for this bill tempore (Mr. LATOURETTE) at 4 p.m. middle class, they will fight with their today and guarantee that 160 million f colleagues in the other body. Americans won’t pay higher taxes on Here’s what I want for Christmas: I January 1. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER want the Republicans to care half as Mr. Speaker, rejecting this bill and PRO TEMPORE much about manufacturing jobs in holding up the payroll tax cut and un- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The America as they care about manufac- employment benefits will be a true ex- Chair will entertain up to 15 requests turing crises. Now wouldn’t that be a ample of how the GOP Grinch stole for 1-minute speeches per side. holiday present? Christmas for 160 million Americans.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:10 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19DE7.003 H19DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 19, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9933 SENATE PLAN NOT GOOD FOR year plan with no new taxes is better The House agrees with the President PHYSICIANS, PATIENTS, OR than a 2-month spending spree which is and the American people: we need a 1- AMERICA nothing more than a political side- year extension. Anything else will be (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given show. judged as a failure to do our job. permission to address the House for 1 I guess the Senators were anxious to f minute and to revise and extend his re- leave town and not finish their work. So I think we ought to call the Senate ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER marks.) PRO TEMPORE Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise plan ‘‘I’ll be home for Christmas.’’ today on behalf of doctors around the f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following country. PULSE OF TEXAS: HUMBLE enrolled joint resolution was signed by As a physician, and now a legislator, RESIDENT the Speaker on Friday, December 16, I am personally devastated at the way (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was our government continues to treat 2011: given permission to address the House H.J. Res. 94, making further con- those who care for America’s patients, for 1 minute.) particularly those who care for Amer- tinuing appropriations for fiscal year Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, each 2012, and for other purposes, ica’s seniors. week my neighbors take the time to Physicians have staff to pay, elec- and Saturday, December 17, 2011: make their opinions known through H.J. Res. 95, making further con- tricity bills, building leases, and nu- emails, phone calls, and letters. To- merous other costs associated with tinuing appropriations for fiscal year day’s Pulse of Texas is from a Federal 2012, and for other purposes. running a practice. The 2-month patch employee in Humble, Texas, who re- f that the Senate sent back to us as part cently wrote me with these wise obser- of the payroll tax package does not vations: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER provide doctors and their practices ‘‘I am an 11-year Federal Government PRO TEMPORE with the stability that they need to do employee who works hard, and yet I’m their job—caring for America’s seniors. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on a 2–3 year pay freeze while unem- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair At a time when American businesses ployment benefits are extended over need certainty, Congress gives them a will postpone further proceedings and over again. I live in a house that I today on motions to suspend the rules brief, unpredictable, and unreliable purchased because I could afford it, yet timeline. Two months of tax payment on which a recorded vote or the yeas my tax dollars go to bail out bad lend- and nays are ordered, or on which the relief is just another short-term fix, ers and borrowers. My children go to and it’s simply not good enough. Physi- vote incurs objection under clause 6 of colleges that they can afford. They all rule XX. cians deserve better. Patients deserve held jobs during college, and the oldest better. The American people deserve Record votes on postponed questions graduated with zero in student loan will be taken later. better. debt, yet now there is a plan to bail out f I will vote ‘‘no’’ on the Senate bill those who went to schools above their and urge my colleagues to do the same. means. Enough is enough. IMPACT OF INSURED DEPOSITORY Then let’s come back with a policy ‘‘Please help break the cycle of enti- INSTITUTION FAILURES that will, for heaven’s sakes, at least tlement and lack of personal responsi- take us through the year ahead. Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, bility that the government is fostering I move to suspend the rules and concur f in this country.’’ in the Senate amendments to the bill Mr. Speaker, America should be the SENATE PLAN IS IRRESPONSIBLE (H.R. 2056) to instruct the Inspector land of freedom and opportunity, not General of the Federal Deposit Insur- (Mr. GIBBS asked and was given per- more free stuff and entitlement. ance Corporation to study the impact mission to address the House for 1 And that’s just the way it is. of insured depository institution fail- minute.) f ures, and for other purposes. Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, the Presi- b 1610 The Clerk read the title of the bill. dent has said it would be inexcusable The text of the Senate amendments WE NEED A 1-YEAR EXTENSION not to extend the payroll tax cut for a is as follows: year. However, the Senate’s plan mere- (Mr. HECK asked and was given per- Senate amendments: ly extends the plan for just 60 days, in- mission to address the House for 1 On page 2, line 10, insert ‘‘and’’ after the stead of a full year extension, creating minute.) semicolon. uncertainty for our job creators at a Mr. HECK. Mr. Speaker, Nevadans On page 2, line 14, strike the semicolon and time when millions of Americans are tell me time and time again that they all that follows through line 19 and insert a out of work. It also creates more un- want some certainty in their lives. period. certainty about implementing the They want their elected leaders to On page 4, strike line 14 and all that fol- plans, as we just learned today from move beyond patchwork agreements lows through page 5, line 5, and insert the the National Payroll Reporting Consor- following: every single month. (2) LOSSES.—The significance of losses, in- tium. We passed a 1-year package, fully cluding— American families deserve better paid for, that extends unemployment (A) the number of insured depository institu- than tax policy in 2-month increments. benefits while providing a pathway tions that have been placed into receivership or Last week, the House passed bipartisan back to work, keeps an extra $1,000 in conservatorship due to significant losses arising legislation that extends the payroll tax the pockets of Nevada’s struggling from loans for which all payments of principal, cut for a full year, which would save families, while protecting Social Secu- interest, and fees were current, according to the American households an average of rity, and maintains access to health contractual terms of the loans; $1,000 a year. It also extends unemploy- (B) the impact of significant losses arising care for seniors and veterans by keep- from loans for which all payments of principal, ment benefits and ensures senior citi- ing doctors in Medicare. interest, and fees were current, according to the zens have access to their doctor by pre- Throughout the entire negotiation contractual terms of the loans, on the ability of venting a cut in Medicare reimburse- process, the American people were as- insured depository institutions to raise addi- ment rates. sured that they would receive an entire tional capital; The worst part of the Senate plan is year of certainty. Then the Senate (C) the effect of changes in the application of it puts new permanent fees on home pulled the rug out from underneath fair value accounting rules and other account- mortgages to pay for 60 days of spend- them. Passing a 2-month extension now ing standards, including the allowance for loan ing. This is an irresponsible and out- and lease loss methodology, on insured deposi- will put us right back here in Feb- tory institutions, specifically the degree to rageous plan. ruary, when we should be using that which fair value accounting rules and other ac- Our bill is offset by reasonable spend- time to debate job-creating ideas. counting standards have led to regulatory ac- ing cuts, not new taxes on hardworking The House will stay here and work on tion against banks, including consent orders middle class home borrowers. A full- this critical issue until it is resolved. and closure of the institution; and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K19DE7.008 H19DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 19, 2011 (D) whether field examiners are using appro- Mr. Speaker, the deeper I dig into the right to fail, as we must remind our- priate appraisal procedures with respect to actions of the FDIC, the Fed and the selves, is part of the right to do busi- losses arising from loans for which all payments OCC, the more concerned I am that our ness. of principal, interest, and fees were current, ac- community banks are being regulated Having said that, I agree that what cording to the contractual terms of the loans, the FDIC does should be very trans- and whether the application of appraisals leads like public utilities rather than the job to immediate write downs on the value of the creators they are. H.R. 2056 is designed parent. And there is one aspect of what underlying asset. to cut through all the information to the FDIC does, not directly affected in On page 9, strike lines 15 through 19, and analyze the underlying fundamentals this bill, but it’s one that I think you insert the following: that continue to cause bank failures have bipartisan agreement on in the SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY. across this country. committee, namely, and I will mention The Inspector General of the Federal Deposit The bill directs the FDIC Inspector this because of its impact on our econ- Insurance Corporation and the Comptroller General, in consultation with Treasury omy. General of the United States shall appear before and the Federal Reserve IGs, to study Understandably, bank examiners felt the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban very sensitive to criticism that during Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Fi- the bank regulators’ policies and prac- tices with regard to loss share agree- the first part of this century they did nancial Services of the House of Representa- not say no to enough loans. Loans were tives, not later than 150 days after the date of ments, the fair application of regu- made in the mortgage field that publication of the study required under this Act latory capital standards, appraisals, shouldn’t have been made, but you can- to discuss the outcomes and impact of Federal the FDIC procedures for loan modifica- not retroactively go back and undo regulations on bank examinations and failures. tions, and the FDIC’s handling of con- that by now being too tough and deny- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sent orders in cease and desist orders. ing loans that should be made. And we ant to the rule, the gentleman from Further, the GAO also has a study in have had a frustration on the part of Georgia (Mr. WESTMORELAND) and the the bill to pursue those questions that members of our committee because we gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. the FDIC IG is unable to fully explore, FRANK) each will control 20 minutes. hear reports from people in the field in such as the causes of the high number the community banks that bank exam- The Chair recognizes the gentleman of bank failures. The impact of fair from Georgia. iners are being too tough. market value accounting has been a No one wants to encourage impru- GENERAL LEAVE tremendous impact on our banks. Anal- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, dent lending, and the bank regulators ysis of this impact of the failures on tell us they agree with that; but I want I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- the community banks is especially to take every opportunity I can to re- bers may have 5 legislative days in needed. The overall effectiveness of mind the bank examiners that if they which to revise and extend their re- loss share agreements for resolving run into a situation in which no bank marks and to add extraneous material. banks is another thing that should be loan ever defaults, then they have been The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there looked at very carefully. objection to the request of the gen- too tough because perfection is unat- The changes made by the Senate now tainable; and what we want to do is tleman from Georgia? ensure that the House Financial Serv- There was no objection. minimize the number of failures, but Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, ices Committee and the Senate Bank- not move them out all together with a I yield myself such time as I may con- ing Committee will have a hearing on regime that will keep good loans from sume. this important study once it is issued. being made. The bill before the House today is I know this bill can never bring back Having said that, to go back to this, one that will provide much needed the banks that have been lost in this it is appropriate that we get a full transparency to the FDIC, the Federal crisis, but this bill and the study will study of what happens when a bank Reserve, and the OCC bank examina- provide Congress and the communities fails; and we would ask the FDIC, when tion and resolution procedures. in my district and in other districts they are dealing with a failed bank, to First, I’d like to thank Chairman the information they need to ensure take into account the needs of that BACHUS and Subcommittee Chair- these failures never happen again. particular community so that the dis- woman CAPITO, Ranking Member I encourage my colleagues to support position is one that has some sensi- FRANK, and Subcommittee Ranking this bill. tivity, and that is what I think is here. I would just say, with regard to com- Member MALONEY for their support of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of H.R. 2056. my time. munity banks, there was a continued I’d also like to thank Senator CHAM- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. recognition they’re important. And I would just note in the financial reform BLISS and his staff for working to pass Speaker, I yield myself such time as I this bill on the Senate side. We are may consume. bill signed last year, there were several pleased to have an agreement with the This was a matter brought to me by provisions that were in there at the other Chamber, which is highly un- the gentleman from Georgia who just specific request of the community usual, and look forward to the outcome spoke, and his Georgia colleague, the banks to help them. For example, one of this study. gentleman, Mr. SCOTT, who’s a member of the disadvantages community banks As I have said many times before, of the Financial Services Committee, have felt is that people with large there is no greater threat to our com- because of their understandable con- amounts to deposit would go to larger munities than bank failures, especially cern that the impact bank failures institutions because the limitation on in my State of Georgia. Since the could have in the State they represent. deposit insurance would make them a House last debated this bill in July, I am very supportive. little worried about going to a commu- more banks in Georgia have been I do want to make clear that nothing nity bank. closed by the regulators. Now 73 banks in the passage of this should be taken b 1620 are no longer serving their commu- as a criticism of the FDIC. I have been We increase that number from nities, and 22 banks alone have failed very impressed with the leadership $100,000 to $250,000, which is a signifi- in 2011. Sadly, there are some commu- that was given to the FDIC by the re- cant advantage for community banks nities in my district that are no longer cently retired chair, Sheila Bair, an ap- over the prior situation. served by a community bank. pointee of President Bush, who was not We also, for the first time in our his- I have often referenced the so-called only, I think, a first-rate chair at the tory, change the way in which assess- ‘‘ten over ten.’’ These are the 10 States FDIC, but gave us a great deal of her ments are levied on banks for deposit that have had more than 10 bank fail- useful advice as we dealt with financial insurance by introducing a risk factor. ures since 2008. These 10 unlucky reform. Before the bill was signed, every de- States are Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Bank failures are an unfortunate fact posit was levied the same amount of in- California, Minnesota, Washington, of life. We don’t want them to be done surance cost. Now there is a risk fac- Michigan, Nevada, Missouri and Ari- unnecessarily, but neither can they be tor, which means that, dollar for dol- zona. In fact, six of the 10 States have avoided. And, obviously, in the over- lar, the larger institutions which en- had more than 10 percent of their whelming majority of cases, the prob- gage in riskier activities will be paying banks fail in the last 3 years. lem is in the business community. The more than the smaller institutions.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19DE7.006 H19DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 19, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9935 We also extended, for a period—I Now, maybe that should be a life les- munity banks failing in recent years. Among would have liked to make it perma- son for us here in terms of what’s going these are important issues relating to loss- nent; we didn’t have the votes to do on today, but I think we’ve reached a sharing agreements and examiners’ policies that—the transactional accounts. good consensus and a good agreement. relating to appraisals. So, yes, we are aware of the impor- We will hear the results of this study Among other things, the FDIC must deter- tance of community banks. And I in our subcommittee and in our full mine whether financial institutions are being would just repeat what I said at the committee to find out if we need to placed into receivership or conservatorship first, because I have found, surpris- work with the regulators to change the due to significant losses arising from loans for ingly, that not everybody listens to ev- regulations, make it so that what the which all payments were made on time and erything I say the first time I say it. banking institutions are hearing on the the contractual terms of the loans have been This is not meant as a criticism of the ground from their regulators is actu- met. With Congressman WESTMORELAND, I be- FDIC. It is a recognition of the impor- ally what is moving forward in their lieve that a performing loan is exactly that— tance of this process being open and written reports that are sent to Wash- one that is performing according to the terms that people understand it. ington, et cetera, et cetera. of the contract. A regulator should not be able So I say to the gentleman from Geor- One of the things that we are chal- to step in and interject an opinion on why the gia (Mr. WESTMORELAND), the gen- lenged with here in Congress certainly loan may not perform at some point in the fu- tleman from Georgia (Mr. DAVID is creating jobs and creating a climate ture, and thus penalize a community bank. SCOTT), they were serving their con- where banks are going to lend and cre- The introduction and passage of this bill in- stituents well by bringing this forward, ating a regulatory climate where banks dicates that there is a real world problem here, and I hope the bill passes. are going to lend and want to lend to one that deserves swift diagnosis and treat- I reserve the balance of my time. small businesses. This issue that Mr. ment. I have heard from bankers time and Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, WESTMORELAND has highlighted I think again that regulators have shifted away from I yield such time as she may consume will help us with that and, hopefully, considering objective evaluations of loan per- to the chairwoman of the Financial In- will undo some of the needless shackles formance, such as borrower payment history, stitutions Subcommittee of Financial that some of our examiners are placing and looked instead to subjective opinions on Services, the gentlelady from West Vir- on our smaller institutions or on our whether a loan may experience difficulties in ginia (Mrs. CAPITO). community banks to be able to get the future. No business can thrive in that kind Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I want to back lending, and then our small busi- of volatile environment. Community banks are thank the gentleman from Georgia nesses and job creators can then get struggling in Florida. To make matters worse, (Mr. WESTMORELAND) for his leadership back to the business of creating jobs so surviving banks are operating in fear of over- on this topic. He has been very dedi- we can grow our economy. cated to finding a solution here. He’s I would like to again thank every- zealous regulators and as a result, small busi- worked with both sides of the aisle to body for their efforts, and I look for- nesses are finding it almost impossible to ob- find a way to get to the transparency ward to the passage of this bill. tain the capital they need to expand and hire and accountability that we need to Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield more workers. Community banks are the life- have in terms of the examination proc- back the balance of my time. blood of our local communities and are best ess with our community banks, and I Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, positioned to help our economy recover if they know he has been a tireless advocate I want to encourage all of the Members are able to make loans, using reasonable un- for the communities in his district. to vote for this. As the chairlady men- derwriting standards, without being penalized We actually went to Mr. WESTMORE- tioned, we had a field hearing in my by their examiners. LAND’s district, to Newnan, Georgia, district with my colleague Mr. SCOTT It has been shown that states with the high- and had a legislative hearing, and we from Georgia, also. I think it was a est number of bank failures also have the learned about the bank closures and very good field hearing. We had testi- highest unemployment and foreclosure rates the financial examination procedures. mony from bankers and from borrowers in the country. That being said, it will be dif- Regulators were all there. Financial in- about the different regulations that ficult to realize a full national economic recov- stitutions were there. But I think the had interfered with their ability to ac- ery without addressing the issue of why so one thing that struck me more than tually do business and the difference in many small banks are closing their doors and anything in the course of the conversa- the capital requirements that the FDIC why so many of them are unable to make tion was, when a bank fails—and a lot is putting on some of these banks. loans in their community. As Congress con- of times a community bank is the only We understand that the FDIC has to tinues to work to see that our economy recov- community bank, local bank, local enforce the rules, but we do think ers, it is essential that we press regulators for ownership, know the people down the there are some cases, as the ranking answers to the issues raised in Representative street. When that bank fails, it really member mentioned, that there has WESTMORELAND’s study. guts the community in a way that’s been some overbearing on some loans No one wants to see a repeat of what tran- hard to describe. that have been performing and are spired in 2008 and the effects that still linger The larger banks are there; branches quality loans. So we think that this on today. However, we must remember that are there. But, still, losing that com- study will at least open some people’s small banks did not cause the financial crisis. munity anchor in a community bank eyes to this and give us a better idea Their business practices are by nature thor- can be a devastating thing, not just for on maybe some of the things that we ough and cautious. I urge my colleagues to individuals and families but also for need to do to make sure that our com- take a serious look at the issues raised by the shop owner, the car dealer, the in- munity banks stay open. Representative WESTMORELAND and join me in dividual farmer, the folks that rely on Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- pressing financial regulators for answers. the relationship banking that you get quests for time, and I yield back the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The so spectacularly through a community balance of my time. question is on the motion offered by bank. You lose that and, unfortu- Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, as an elected the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. nately, never to come back again in a Representative from one of the states hardest WESTMORELAND) that the House sus- lot of cases. I think that he’s very con- hit by the financial crisis, I strongly support pend the rules and concur in the Sen- cerned about that, and the people of H.R. 2056, introduced by my colleague, Rep- ate amendments to the bill, H.R. 2056. Newnan, Georgia, in that district, are resentative LYNN WESTMORELAND, which takes The question was taken. very concerned. a closer look at how our Nation’s small com- This study I think will help us to see munity banks are failing at the hands of over- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the what’s really going on here, pull the zealous regulators. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being curtain back, look at the practices and H.R. 2056 directs the Federal Deposit Insur- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. the examination procedures. I know ance Corporation (FDIC) and the Government Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, that Senator LEVIN made some tech- Accountability Office to study whether certain I object to the vote on the ground that nical changes in this, and I would like practices and procedures employed by federal a quorum is not present and make the to thank Mr. WESTMORELAND for work- regulators while examining financial institutions point of order that a quorum is not ing with the Senator. has played a role in a record number of com- present.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:10 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19DE7.011 H19DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 19, 2011 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- GENERAL LEAVE today as we’re on the floor to consider ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Mr. CRAVAACK. Mr. Speaker, I ask the Senate amendment to H.R. 1801, ceedings on this question will be post- unanimous consent that all Members the Risk-Based Security Screening for poned. have 5 legislative days within which to Members of the Armed Forces Act. The point of no quorum is considered revise and extend their remarks and to b 1630 withdrawn. include any extraneous material on the This legislation requires the Trans- f bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there portation Security Administration to RISK-BASED SECURITY SCREENING objection to the request of the gen- develop a plan for providing expedited FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED tleman from Minnesota? screening to our military personnel at FORCES ACT There was no objection. airport security checkpoints. Mr. CRAVAACK. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. CRAVAACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield As the gentleman from Minnesota move to suspend the rules and concur myself such time as I may consume. just alluded to, the Senate amendment in the Senate amendment to the bill Today I rise in support of the Senate took a good bill and made it even bet- (H.R. 1801) to amend title 49, United amendment to H.R. 1801. ter by expressly including new safe- States Code, to provide for expedited H.R. 1801 represents a bipartisan, bi- guards. Last Congress, on a bipartisan security screenings for members of the cameral effort in honor of the members basis, an earlier version of this legisla- Armed Forces. of our Armed Forces by transitioning tion was accepted as an amendment The Clerk read the title of the bill. to an expedited, intelligence-driven during the consideration of the Trans- The text of the Senate amendment is screening process for all U.S. soldiers portation Security Administration Au- thorization Act, which passed this as follows: at our Nation’s airports. House by 397–25, which was not acted Senate amendment: Shortly after the House passed H.R. Strike all after the enacting clause and in- 1801 by a vote of 404–0, the Senate, with upon by the Senate. H.R. 1801 properly recognizes the pre- sert the following: the support and leadership of Ranking ciousness of time—nothing more im- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Member KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Risk-Based Se- portant than time—to the patriotic Chairman JAY ROCKEFELLER, amended men and women serving in our armed curity Screening for Members of the Armed and passed H.R. 1801 by voice vote. Forces Act’’. services, but it does not compromise I have had time to review the Senate SEC. 2. SECURITY SCREENING FOR MEMBERS OF aviation security. Our troops help keep THE ARMED FORCES. amendment, and, quite frankly, I think our country safe. While first ensuring (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 44903 of title 49, it improves the underlying bill. It re- safety, the least we can do is devise United States Code, is amended by adding at the quires coordination between TSA and methods to help speed up the screening end the following: the Department of Defense in estab- ‘‘(m) SECURITY SCREENING FOR MEMBERS OF process for our troops who are in uni- lishing the expedited screening process form and who are traveling on air- THE ARMED FORCES.— and clarifies that the TSA Adminis- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Assistant Secretary of planes while on official duty. Homeland Security (Transportation Security trator retains the authority to require Since 2001, there have been more Administration), in consultation with the De- additional screening for a member of than 2 million troops deployed to Iraq partment of Defense, shall develop and imple- the Armed Forces should intelligence and Afghanistan. As our military pres- ment a plan to provide expedited security or law enforcement information raise ence in Iraq winds down, more service- screening services for a member of the armed any concerns. members will, thankfully, be coming forces, and, to the extent possible, any accom- In addition, the Senate amendment home. We owe it to them and to all of panying family member, if the member of the allows TSA to include accompanying our servicemembers to do all we can to armed forces, while in uniform, presents docu- military family members in the expe- mentation indicating official orders for air smooth their travels so that they can transportation departing from a primary airport dited screening process ‘‘to the extent get home and into the arms of their (as defined in section 47102). possible.’’ loving families. This legislation estab- ‘‘(2) PROTOCOLS.—In developing the plan, the Overall, the Senate amendment to lishes adequate parameters that will Assistant Secretary shall consider— H.R. 1801 improves the bill, and I urge ensure that our troops and their fami- ‘‘(A) leveraging existing security screening my colleagues to support it. lies, including the 236,963 military per- models used to reduce passenger wait times; In closing, I’d like to thank Trans- sonnel in my home State of California, ‘‘(B) establishing standard guidelines for the portation Security Committee Chair- screening of military uniform items, including will be given the opportunity to board man MIKE ROGERS and Ranking Mem- combat boots; and an aircraft in a security-approved expe- ‘‘(C) incorporating any new screening proto- ber SHEILA JACKSON LEE and Homeland dited manner. If approved today, this cols into an existing trusted passenger program, Security Committee Chairman PETER legislation will go directly to the as established pursuant to section 109(a)(3) of KING and Ranking Member BENNIE President for his signature. the Aviation and Transportation Security Act THOMPSON for moving this legislation. With the enactment of H.R. 1801, we (49 U.S.C. 114 note), or into the development of Additionally, I would like to recog- have the opportunity to show the coun- any new credential or system that incorporates nize and thank Senators KAY BAILEY try, despite all the acrimony that has biometric technology and other applicable tech- HUTCHISON and JAY ROCKEFELLER for been punctuated in this 112th Congress, nologies to verify the identity of individuals their leadership in having this measure traveling in air transportation. we can accomplish good things for the ‘‘(3) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this pass in the Senate. American people when we focus on subsection shall affect the authority of the As- I would also like to take some time areas of common ground and when sistant Secretary to require additional screening to recognize some of the great staff on compromise is embraced. So I urge my of a member of the armed forces if intelligence or the House and Senate Homeland Secu- colleagues to support this legislation law enforcement information indicates that ad- rity Committees, especially Mandy with the Senate amendment. ditional screening is necessary. Bowers, Jennifer Arangio, Amanda Mr. Speaker, I am compelled to build ‘‘(4) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Assistant Parikh, Steven Giaier, Nicole Smith, upon this current debate of H.R. 1801 Secretary shall submit to the appropriate com- mittees of Congress a report on the implementa- Jake Vreeburg, and Minnesota’s Eighth and use this opportunity to urge the tion of the plan.’’. Congressional District Legislative Di- Republican leadership to bring to the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Not later than 180 days rector Paul Blocher and his staff for all floor additional bipartisan, common- after the date of enactment of this Act, the As- they have done in this process. sense homeland security legislation. sistant Secretary shall implement the plan re- I reserve the balance of my time. This is the only bill reported by the quired by this Act. Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I Committee on Homeland Security to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- rise in support of the Senate amend- be considered before the full House. ant to the rule, the gentleman from ment to H.R. 1801, and I yield myself There are a number of other Homeland Minnesota (Mr. CRAVAACK) and the gen- such time as I may consume. Security bills on the Union Calendar tlewoman from California (Ms. RICH- As a member of the Committee of that warrant consideration by the full ARDSON) each will control 20 minutes. Homeland Security and as an ardent House as well. The Chair recognizes the gentleman supporter of the men and women of the Among them is H.R. 1447, introduced from Minnesota. armed services, I am pleased to return by Ranking Member BENNIE THOMPSON.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:12 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19DE7.012 H19DEPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 19, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9937 This legislation seeks to enhance income families who are struggling These men and women sacrifice their time TSA’s coordination with private-sector just to get by and who need that extra and family life to defend our liberty. stakeholders on aviation policy. Also $1,000 this year. Rather than have it Affording them the opportunity to be re- on the Union Calendar is H.R. 1165, au- taken out of their taxes, we also need spectfully screened in an expedited manner thored by Representative JACKSON LEE, to ensure that seniors get the medical will ensure that we continue to honor their which would strengthen the TSA Om- care they need. service and what their commitment means to budsman office. The time is over for game-playing. the American public. With bipartisan support, both of On behalf of Nevada’s struggling fami- H.R. 1801 represents common-sense legis- these bills were ordered reported by the lies, I demand that this House not lation with bipartisan support. Committee on Homeland Security. De- allow a massive middle class tax in- The Senate amendment ensures that there spite having received bipartisan sup- crease. Let us do our business before is a strong collaboration between the Depart- port from the committee, these bills we go home and not shame ourselves ment of Defense and the Transportation Secu- have lingered on the Union Calendar and the American people by leaving rity Administration. for 40-plus days. I urge the Republican them in the lurch during the holiday Furthermore, H.R. 1801 establishes param- leadership to schedule these bills for season. eters for expedited screening process for consideration, as I am confident they I applaud Congresswoman RICHARD- members of the Armed Services without com- will return to this House with over- SON for putting this legislation on, and promising security. whelming bipartisan support. I hope that we truly address what’s im- I am happy that I was able to work with Mr. With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the portant to millions and millions of ROGERS and other members of the Sub- balance of my time. Americans across the country by doing committee on Transportation Security and Full Mr. CRAVAACK. I have no further the right thing later this evening and Committee on Homeland Security on this bill. requests for time, and I continue to re- by making sure that we pass this mid- However, I hope that we do not stop here. serve the balance of my time to close. dle-income tax cut. This legislation represents only a small slice of Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. RICHARDSON. I yield myself the the legislative action we must act on to ade- yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from balance of my time. quately address transportation security. As you’ve heard, Mr. Speaker, the Nevada (Ms. BERKLEY). Transportation security threats are evolving Ms. BERKLEY. I thank the gentle- measure before us represents discrete, and more work must be done. lady from California for yielding. commonsense homeland security legis- I look forward to continuing our work on the Mr. Speaker, I think expedited lation. I urge my colleagues on both Committee on Homeland Security and pro- screening for military servicemembers sides of the aisle to vote in favor of ducing additional bipartisan measures that is very important. I am glad that we this motion to suspend the rules and to strive to enhance our Nation’s transportation are taking this bill up on a bipartisan concur in the Senate amendment to security efforts. basis, but I think there are some other H.R. 1801 so that this measure can be With that Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues things happening right now that should presented to the President for his sig- to support this measure. also be given our complete attention nature. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I would like to congratulate the gen- with regard to what we will be talking question is on the motion offered by tleman from Minnesota (Mr. about. the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. CRAVAACK) and the staffs on both sides With the highest unemployment rate CRAVAACK) that the House suspend the in the Nation, far too many Nevadans of the aisle for their work not only in rules and concur in the Senate amend- are worrying about how they’re going this Congress but for their work in the ment to the bill, H.R. 1801. to make ends meet. Nevada’s middle 111th Congress, which was when this The question was taken. class families who still have jobs can- was brought forward in the prior TSA The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the not afford a massive tax increase in act. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance January, but that’s exactly the direc- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. of my time. Mr. CRAVAACK. Mr. Speaker, I ob- tion we appear to be heading thanks to Mr. CRAVAACK. In closing, I would ject to the vote on the ground that a the Tea Party extremists in the House like to thank the gentlelady from Cali- quorum is not present and make the of Representatives. They’re holding fornia for her refocusing of the debate point of order that a quorum is not middle-income families hostage; on who deserves this the most—our they’re holding unemployed people present. troops. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- hostage; and they’re holding senior With that, I would urge all of my col- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- citizens hostage. leagues to support this. This is a very ceedings on this question will be post- One would ask, Why? It’s to protect big amendment for our troops; so let’s poned. their special interest buddies—Wall give them a Christmas present that The point of no quorum is considered Street millionaires, Big Oil executives, really means something to them. I look withdrawn. and corporations that ship American forward to bringing home the Min- jobs overseas. nesota Red Bulls safe and sound. f Mr. Speaker, enough is enough. It Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance EXTENSION OF REDACTION AU- would be a disaster if the House Repub- of my time. THORITY CONCERNING SEN- licans refused to stand up to Wall Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, SITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION Street today and extend the middle as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I class tax cuts. In Nevada, 1.2 million Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Trans- people would see their taxes rise as move to suspend the rules and concur portation Security, I am pleased that we are in the Senate amendment to the bill much as $1,247 in January if this House on the floor today to consider the Senate of Representatives, led by the Repub- (H.R. 1059) to protect the safety of amendment to H.R. 1801. judges by extending the authority of licans, doesn’t do the right thing. With Approval of this measure today will, for the the Judicial Conference to redact sen- families struggling just to pay rent, first time this Congress, result in transportation sitive information contained in their put food on their tables, and put gas in security legislation reaching the President’s financial disclosure reports, and for their cars, that’s not acceptable. desk. It’s time for the Tea Party extrem- In this budgetary climate, we must ensure other purposes. ists in the Republican Party to let go that the Transportation Security Administration The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the Senate amendment is and get their priorities straight. Mid- is maximizing its resources and adequately in- as follows: dle class families in Nevada and across tegrating efficient screening process across its the country come first, not Wall Street checkpoint security programs. Senate amendment: millionaires. The time for political This legislation strives to do that by ensur- On page 2, line 6 through 8 strike and in- sert: games is over. The clock is ticking. We ing that an expedited screening program is es- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘Mar- have to take care of those who are un- tablished for members of the Armed Forces, shall’’ and inserting ‘‘Marshals’’; employed through no fault of their which includes over 20,000 men and women (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘and the own. We have to take care of middle- in the Houston metro area. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and

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Pursu- years and has been reauthorized twice make sure that some of the Federal ant to the rule, the gentleman from since 2001; but it expires at the end of judges whose lives have been lost and Texas (Mr. SMITH) and the gentleman this calendar year if we fail to act, an others whose family members have lost from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) each will outcome that is unacceptable. their lives by disgruntled litigants will control 20 minutes. Last year the Marshals Service inves- not be made available to them. The Chair recognizes the gentleman tigated and analyzed almost 1,400 The Judicial Conference is very care- from Texas. threats and inappropriate communica- ful in granting redaction authority. GENERAL LEAVE tions to judicial officials, nearly three And although I would have preferred a Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I times as many threats as recorded in permanent redaction authority, I’m ask unanimous consent that all Mem- 2003. And there were more than 3,900 in- perfectly willing to support a 6-year bers may have 5 legislative days within cidents and arrests at U.S. court facili- authority with extension possibilities. which to revise and extend their re- ties in 2010. I look forward to the President signing marks and to include extraneous mate- Financial disclosures help maintain this bill into law immediately. rial on the motion to concur currently an open and transparent government, I have no further requests for time, under consideration. but government transparency should and I yield back the balance of my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there not come at the cost of personal secu- time. objection to the request of the gen- rity for government officials. Judges Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tleman from Texas? and other judicial employees perform yield back the balance of my time as There was no objection. important work that is integral to our well. b 1640 democratic system of government. In The SPEAKER pro tempore. The order to preserve the integrity of our question is on the motion offered by Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I democracy, we must protect the integ- yield myself such time as I may con- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) rity of our courts; and that means en- that the House suspend the rules and sume. suring the security of judges and other I support H.R. 1059 and thank Mr. concur in the Senate amendment to judicial employees from intimidation the bill, H.R. 1059. CONYERS for sponsoring it. I also thank and threats. The question was taken. Mr. COHEN of Tennessee and Mr. JOHN- The Senate made two minor amend- SON of Georgia for serving as cospon- ments to the bill, which we accept. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the sors. first amendment involves an annual re- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being H.R. 1059 promotes an important port that the administrative Office of in the affirmative, the ayes have it. goal, providing security for Federal the U.S. Courts submits to the House Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I judges. Under the Ethics in Govern- and Senate Judiciary Committees. The object to the vote on the ground that a ment Act, judges and other high-level report summarizes the redactions made quorum is not present and make the judicial branch officials must file an- in the preceding year and explains why point of order that a quorum is not nual financial disclosure reports. This they were made. The first amendment present. requirement increases public con- mandates that the report also be sent The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- fidence in government officials and to the House Oversight and Govern- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- better enables the public to judge the ment Reform Committee, as well as the ceedings on this question will be post- performance of those officials. How- Senate Homeland Security & Govern- poned. ever, Congress enacted legislation that mental Affairs Committee. The second The point of no quorum is considered allows the Judicial Conference to re- amendment sunsets the redaction au- withdrawn. dact statutorily required information thority after 6 years, in 2017. in a financial disclosure report where Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. 1059, as f the release of the information could amended by the Senate, and urge my endanger the filer or their family. colleagues to extend the redaction au- BELARUS DEMOCRACY AND Those who seek to harm or intimi- thority. HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 2011 date Federal judges might use a disclo- I reserve the balance of my time. sure form to identify where someone’s Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I spouse or child works or goes to school myself such time as I may consume. move to suspend the rules and concur on a regular basis. Individuals tar- I want to commend the chairman of in the Senate amendments to the bill geting judges for harassment have also the Judiciary Committee, the gen- (H.R. 515) to reauthorize the Belarus been known to file false claims on tleman from Texas, LAMAR SMITH, for Democracy Act of 2004. property owned by judges and their his cooperation in bringing this bill out The Clerk read the title of the bill. families. Harassers could use judicial of committee and through the Con- The text of the Senate amendments financial disclosure reports to more gress. is as follows: easily identify such property. On September 12 of this year, my bill Senate amendments: The Judicial Conference delegated to passed the House unanimously. The re- On page 6, line 19, strike ‘‘and’’ and insert its Committee on Financial Disclosure quirement that judges and judicial ‘‘expanded its visa ban list, imposed addi- the responsibility to implement the fi- branch employees disclose their per- tional financial sanctions on certain state- nancial disclosure requirements for sonal finances promotes openness in owned enterprises, and initiated prepara- tions to freeze the assets of several individ- judges and judicial employees under the Federal Government. It reduces the uals in Belarus. The’’. the Ethics in Government Act. The risk of corruption, prevents the appear- On page 10, line 9, strike ‘‘continue to’’. committee monitors the release of fi- ance of impropriety, and also sheds nancial disclosure reports to ensure some transparency on what we do in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- compliance with the statute. the third branch of government. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from In consultation with U.S. Marshals Unfortunately, sometimes these re- Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the Service, the committee also reviews quired disclosures can include specific gentleman from Virginia (Mr. CON- and approves or disapproves any re- information about the filer’s residence, NOLLY) each will control 20 minutes. quest for redaction or statutorily man- a spouse’s workplace, a child’s work- The Chair recognizes the gentle- dated information where the filer be- place, or a vacation home. This infor- woman from Florida. lieves the release of the information mation has the potential to place indi- GENERAL LEAVE could endanger the filer and their fam- vidual judges, employees, and their Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I ask unani- ily. Under the Judicial Conference’s families at risk. So what we’re doing mous consent that all Members may

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Mr. Speaker, I of those protests, and how does last night, Secretary Clinton and EU yield myself such time as I may con- Belarus’ dictator choose to mark this High Representative Catherine Ashton sume. occasion? He has had police summon a released a joint statement highlighting I rise in support of H.R. 515, the key democratic opposition leader and American and European concerns Belarus Democracy and Human Rights has detained several independent jour- about continued human rights abuses Act. Before I begin my prepared re- nalists. This clearly shows that the re- in Belarus on the 1-year anniversary of marks, however, I would like to take a gime is not interested in reform, only the December 19, 2010, political crack- moment to honor the life of former in retaining power—power through the down. President Vaclav Havel, an inspira- muzzling of the opposition, power In coordination with the European tional leader and lifelong advocate for through the silencing of independent Union, the Obama administration has the cause of freedom. journalists, and power through the re- significantly expanded democracy as- Throughout his lifetime, Havel was pression of its own people. sistance to the private sector in part of an incredible transformation of But as Mr. Havel stated, there is Belarus this year. These new resources Czechoslovakia, from an oppressive, great potential in people who are call- will support the kind of assistance communist Soviet satellite to the free, ing for their own liberty. The people of called for in the Belarus Democracy democratic, independent nation that is Belarus are actively calling for their and Human Rights Act of 2011 which we the Czech Republic. Many people at liberty, and this measure before us consider here today. By passing this that time had given up hope that such today provides them with the assist- legislation, Mr. Speaker, we are doing a transformation was possible. It was ance and the resources they need to our part to encourage the free ex- beyond their imagination. But Vaclav continue their valiant struggles. change of ideas in Belarus and helping I urge my colleagues to join us in Havel never lost faith and believed that to ensure a brighter future for the peo- showing their support for the people of people yearning for liberty could come ple of that tortured nation, people who, Belarus by passing this important bill together and affect incredible change. like people everywhere, have the right today. Even following the liberation of his With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the to free expression and self-government. I support this bill and encourage my own country, Mr. Havel continued to balance of my time. champion the cause of the oppressed Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. colleagues to do the same, and I re- around the world, adding his voice to Speaker, I yield myself such time as I serve the balance of my time. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I those calling for freedom in countries may consume. throughout Europe, the Balkans, and I rise in support of this legislation. am pleased to yield such time as he even my native homeland of Cuba. One year ago today, Belarus President may consume to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. SMITH), the chairman b 1650 Alexander Lukashenko staged a fraud- ulent election. of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global As he eloquently said after the Vel- After tens of thousands of ordinary Health, and Human Rights, a strong vet Revolution that brought liberty to Belarusians gathered to protest the advocate for freedom everywhere and his people: ‘‘None of us know all of the conduct and results of that election, he the author of the bill before us. potentialities that slumber in the spir- arrested hundreds of them, including Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank it of the population, or all the ways in opposition candidates who dared to run the distinguished chairwoman for which that population can surprise us against him. Last May, most were con- yielding and join her first in mourning when there is the right interplay of victed and handed heavy sentences of the passing of Vaclav Havel, the great events.’’ up to 6 years in prison. President and human rights crusader, It is therefore fitting that we come Since then, the Lukashenko regime one of the founders of Charter 77, a here today to consider this measure to has continued to harass members of op- magnificent human rights manifesto, support the democratic movement in a position political parties, human rights that took the Helsinki final act and country relatively near Mr. Havel’s activists and civil society, and to sup- turned it into a very durable and tan- homeland, a country called the ‘‘last press Belarusians’ access to free press gible program of action for the people dictatorship in Europe.’’ and information. of Czechoslovakia. Charter 77 has been The brutal Lukashenko regime in This summer, when citizens of replicated all over the world, including Belarus has time and again proven Belarus gathered over several weeks to in Belarus—it’s called Charter 97 itself to be unrepentant in the oppres- protest peacefully against Lukashenko there—as well as in places like Viet- sion of its own people. Despite claims and his regime and the deteriorating nam, where it’s Bloc 8406. of reform by those in leadership posi- economic situation there, he had them I would note parenthetically that, tions, there have been no real changes arrested for simply clapping their back in the 1980s, I and some members in Belarus. It seems that’s the same hands. of the Helsinki Commission, including script that all communist or com- Just last month, the government STENY HOYER, sought to meet with munist-style dictators are using these tightened restrictions on the ability of members of Charter 77. All but one, Fa- days. It’s the same facade the Cuban civil society groups to receive foreign ther Valclav Maly—now Bishop Maly— dictatorship seeks to perpetuate. grants and placed even greater restric- got through to our meeting. The rest Hundreds of political prisoners re- tions on peaceful protests. were detained by the secret police, in- main in jail in Belarus, including two The Obama administration, to its cluding Vaclav Havel. former Presidential candidates and a credit, has led the strong international It’s interesting and very important well-respected human rights defender, reaction to the fraudulent elections, to point out that Vaclav Havel, before and credible reports indicate these postelection crackdown and further de- he passed away, tragically, sent a prisoners are frequently subjected to terioration of the human rights situa- strong letter to the people of Belarus degrading and inhumane treatment. tion in Belarus. On February 2, the encouraging them to hold firm and ex- Even those who have been previously United States significantly expanded pressing his overwhelming solidarity released in attempted overtures to the the list of Belarusian officials subject with the people of Belarus as they seek West frequently are rearrested or face to travel restrictions and to having their universally recognized human some other type of intimidation and their assets blocked, and restored full rights. Again, this man never ceased in retribution. U.S. sanctions against Belarus’ largest his promotion of human rights any- Mr. Speaker, last year, the world state-owned oil and gas concern and all where—from Burma to Belarus—in- watched as over 700 pro-democracy pro- of its subsidiaries. cluding to his dying day, sending this

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We passed it last July, by far of any government in Europe. proclaim those freedoms, and we assist but it came back from the Senate with Specifically, and significantly, the those who seek actively in that yearn- a couple of additions which are very sanctions outlined in the bill are aimed ing to implement those freedoms. much appreciated. at the senior leadership of the dictator- Again, I congratulate the distin- I especially want to thank Chairman ship that displays utter contempt for guished chairman of the House Foreign JOHN KERRY and Senator LUGAR for the dignity and the rights of the Affairs Committee and our colleague their cooperation in helping to bring Belarusan people. With these sanctions from New Jersey for their leadership. this legislation back to the House; and we stand with the Belarusan people and With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back I want to thank the distinguished gen- against their oppressors. the balance of my time. tlelady for her leadership, and HOWARD H.R. 515 requires the State Depart- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I have no fur- BERMAN, as well as the Speaker and ment to issue a new report to Congress ther requests for time. I just wanted to ERIC CANTOR, for bringing this legisla- on the sale, delivery, or provision of thank my friend from Virginia for his tion to the floor. weapons or weapons-related tech- statements, and I want to thank the This is a very timely piece of legisla- nologies or training; Lukashenko’s per- gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. tion. As was noted, it is exactly 1 year sonal wealth and assets; and coopera- SMITH) for his leadership on all things ago today since the bloody December tion by the Belarusan Government related to human rights, freedom, and 19, 2010, election-night crackdown in with any foreign government or organi- liberty. Belarus which swept up more than 700 zations related to censorship or sur- What an interesting weekend that we opposition supporters, many of whom I veillance of the Internet. saw, not just the death of Mr. Havel know personally, who dared to chal- H.R. 515 states a U.S. Government but, at the same time, the death of lenge the rule of Belarusian dictator policy of strong support for the Kim Jong Il. What an incredible jux- Alexander Lukashenko. Belarusan people in their struggle taposition to see a wonderful human On this day of remembrance, we are against Lukashenko to live in a free, rights leader like Mr. Havel and then here in the House to pass legislation independent country where their at the same time a terrible despot like that we know President Obama will human rights are respected. The bill Kim Jong Il who was responsible for sign—he supports it—that dem- encourages those struggling despite actually starving his people as well as onstrates our country’s support for the overwhelming pressures from an anti- having them hunger for freedom and human rights of the Belarusian people democratic regime. It calls for a full justice. for democracy and the rule of law in accounting of the 1999 to 2000 dis- With that, I yield back the balance of Belarus through sanctions targeted appearances. This morning I was with a my time. against the dictator Lukashenko and woman whose husband disappeared, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The his senior officials. presumed to be dead by this regime, question is on the motion offered by and she continues to this day strug- the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. b 1700 gling for human rights on behalf of her ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend This legislation tracks legislation people now in exile. the rules and concur in the Senate that I authored in 2004 and ’06, which is It calls for and supports radio, tele- amendments to the bill, H.R. 515. current policy, called the Belarus De- vision, and Internet broadcasting to The question was taken. mocracy Act, and it builds on that Belarus, specifically Radio Free Europe The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the framework of trying to target those and Radio Liberty, Voice of America, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being who are actually inflicting the abuse. European Radio for Belarus, and the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. It’s timely and necessary. As I said, satellite television station BelSat. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I those jailed—and remember, there are It calls for a release of all of the po- object to the vote on the ground that a many who have been jailed and more litical prisoners. We can’t say that quorum is not present and make the that are being jailed as we meet—have enough. We can’t say it one day and point of order that a quorum is not been subjected to degrading and forget it the next. We need to redouble present. humiliating treatment, and some have our efforts, beginning today, to pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- been tortured. More than 40 were con- mote a free Belarus where all can live ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- victed, and about a dozen, including in peace, freedom and prosperity with- ceedings on this question will be post- several presidential candidates, remain out that knock in the middle of the poned. imprisoned to this day. At a Helsinki night by the KGB. The point of no quorum is considered Commission hearing that I chaired Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. withdrawn. only last month, we heard shocking, Speaker, I yield myself such time as I f heartbreaking testimony from one of may consume. PROVIDING FOR PLACEMENT OF the presidential candidates who had en- I want to congratulate my friend STATUE OR BUST OF WINSTON dured torture during his 2-month stay from New Jersey. He has been a pas- CHURCHILL IN CAPITOL at a KGB prison—and, yes, Mr. Speak- sionate advocate for human rights er, in Belarus, it is still called the across the board. He and I may not al- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- KGB, reminding one how little Belarus ways agree on all issues, but his pas- fornia. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend has strayed from its dark, Soviet roots. sion and his commitment to human the rules and agree to the resolution In addition to the arrested, the fami- rights universally cannot be questioned (H. Res. 497) to provide for the place- lies, the lawyers, the independent jour- and has made a great contribution to ment of a statue or bust of Sir Winston nalists and the democratic activists this institution, and I thank him. Churchill in the United States Capitol. who are not yet in prison continue to I believe that the yearning for human The Clerk read the title of the resolu- be harassed and intimidated and their rights is a basic human yearning. It is tion. homes watched by the KGB. This has not limited to the American culture or The text of the resolution is as fol- been the worst political crackdown in the Western culture, as we have seen in lows: Europe in well over a decade. the outpouring of support during the H. RES. 497 The postelection crackdown has fol- Arab Spring for the basic human free- Whereas Sir Winston Churchill was Prime lowed the pattern, however, of repres- doms: the right to organize, the right Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 sion that has characterized to express politically, the right to through 1945 and from 1951 through 1955; Whereas the United States and the United Lukashenko’s nearly 17-year rule. practice one’s religion freely, the right Kingdom led the Allied Powers during World Through a series of rigged elections, to organize political parties and to in- War Two; large-scale intimidation, and the sup- volve themselves in political dissent. Whereas President Franklin Delano Roo- pression of independent media and civil These are universal yearnings, as our sevelt and Sir Winston Churchill formed a

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And now we are the masters of our fate; that the In 1982, Mr. Speaker, I was a young, he’s the only British Prime Minister to task which has been set us is not above our second-term Member of this House. But receive the Nobel Prize in literature strength; that its pangs and toils are not be- I, like millions of Americans, was in- for his numerous works, including the yond our endurance. As long as we have faith spired that year by the actions and six-volume set ‘‘The Second World in our cause and an unconquerable will- words of our 40th President, who trav- War.’’ power, salvation will not be denied us. In the words of the Psalmist, ‘He shall not be afraid eled across the Atlantic in June of that Churchill served in the British House of evil tidings; his heart is fixed, trusting in year to address Parliament. He did so of Commons and as a Cabinet Minister the Lord.’ Not all the tidings will be evil.’’; out of an appreciation of the common in several posts before being selected Whereas December 26, 2011, is the 70th an- liberty-loving and natural rights-af- as Prime Minister in 1940. A great ally niversary of this speech to a joint session of firming heritage Great Britain and the to the United States during World War Congress; United States had shared, and which he II, Churchill was the architect of the Whereas Sir Winston Churchill was made thought must be protected at all costs. Grand Alliance between the United an Honorary Citizen of the United States by And as he should have, President States and the Soviet Union. He forged an act of Congress in 1963; Whereas Sir Winston Churchill was award- Reagan quoted frequently from a strong relationship with President ed the Congressional Gold Medal in 1969; Churchill that day, for there was no Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the Whereas Sir Winston Churchill’s persist- other statesman in the 20th century two had numerous historic meetings ence, determination and resolve remains an who had thought, who had con- shaping the direction of the war and inspiration to freedom-fighters all over the templated, who had written, and who what came after it. One such meeting world; had taught us about war, about the mo- resulted in the creation of the Atlantic Whereas the United Kingdom remains and tives of man, and about the causes of Charter, which later led to the creation will forever be an important and irreplace- and necessities present for civilization of the United Nations. able ally to the United States; and As with other historical figures, Mr. Whereas the United States Capitol does to survive. That is why Churchill’s ha- not currently appropriately recognize the tred of tyranny burned so deep, and Speaker, Churchill’s life was fraught contributions of Sir Winston Churchill or why his warnings about oppression be- with complexity and contradictions. He that of the United Kingdom: Now, therefore, fore and after the war were so pre- held antediluvian views with respect to be it scient. race, for example, which was long a Resolved, That the Architect of the Capitol point of contention with respect to the b 1710 place an appropriate statue or bust of Sir peoples of India and his relationship Winston Churchill in the United States Cap- Mr. Speaker, during the long dark specifically with Gandhi. itol at a location directed by the House Fine night of war in 1940 and 1941, before the During World War I, he was First Arts Board in consultation with the Speaker. United States was there to aid its ally, Lord of the Admiralty; and it was he The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Britain suffered the horrors of attack who set in motion the failed assault at ant to the rule, the gentleman from after attack, as all others on the con- Gallipoli in a futile effort to capture California (Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN) tinent had fallen and it was left alone, the Ottoman capital of Constantinople and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. separated only by the channel from in hopes of securing a sea route to Rus- CONNOLLY) each will control 20 min- utter destruction. sia. That failure forced him out of the utes. During Nazi bombing attacks on Lon- government, and it was years before he The Chair recognizes the gentleman don, the great and majestic St. Paul’s would return warning of the threat from California. Cathedral was badly damaged. It Hitler presented in Germany. GENERAL LEAVE looked like it would crumble in flames, That ability to define injustice and Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- but it did not. One of the most inspired pursue actions with clarity of purpose fornia. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous images of the war is of St. Paul’s with in the absolute face of evil no matter consent that all Members have 5 legis- smoke billowing all around it, standing what the consequences is one of the lative days to revise and extend their tall, refusing to fall, and reminding us traits that helped him transcend his remarks. of the things for which Britain was human flaws and foibles and enter the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there fighting. And like that image, Winston ranks of the great statesmen of the objection to the request of the gen- Churchill’s example does the same, and 20th century. tleman from California? so much more. He stood alone in the 1930s, issuing There was no objection. Almost 70 years ago to the day, jeremiad after jeremiad about the Nazi Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- Prime Minister Churchill risked his threat; and his peers were heedless, fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such life in a U-boat attack in a secret voy- tragically heedless, of his warning. His time as I may consume. age across the Atlantic. On December years in the political wilderness then I rise in support of H. Res. 497 and the 26, 1941, in an address to a joint session showed consummate courage and re- placement of a statue or bust of Win- of Congress, he said: ‘‘I avow my hope solve. He never lost the clarity of rec- ston Churchill here in the United and faith, sure and inviolate, that in ognition of evil, and in fact that ex- States Capitol. Winston Churchill was the days to come the British and Amer- tended into a decade later when he unique. An inspiration to millions ican peoples will, for their own safety warned in a Missouri speech about Sta- around the world during World War II, and for the good of all, walk together lin’s Iron Curtain. Winston Churchill’s eloquence and in majesty, in justice, and in peace.’’ In recognition of his contributions to courage brought hope to those bound This is a charge to which I hope this our Nation and our international alli- under the weight of tyranny and war. Congress will still aspire. ances, Churchill was the first person to His prose and his voice were direct Mr. Speaker, I support this resolu- be made an honorary citizen of the and succinct. Churchill believed in tion, I urge my colleagues to support United States. And it is fitting that we calling things by their rightful names. it, and I reserve the balance of my now recognize the 70th anniversary of When he secretly met with President time. his address before a joint session of Roosevelt in August of 1941 and signed Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Congress, mentioned by Mr. LUNGREN the Atlantic Charter, Churchill made Speaker, I rise in support of this reso- of California, by requesting to have a sure that it referred specifically to lution, and I yield myself such time as statue of him displayed here in the ‘‘Nazi tyranny.’’ Always a straight I may consume. Capitol. shooter, Churchill called it like it was. Winston Churchill, who was Prime If would not be the first time Church- In retrospect, many people think that Minister of Great Britain from 1940 to ill’s life work has been honored in this

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During the 20th century’s darkest Minister of the United Kingdom from Mr. Speaker, I support the resolution hour, Winston Churchill warned of the 1940 to 1945 when our two nations bat- honoring a great American ally, and I approaching evil, stood tall when it ar- tled together to save civilization from reserve the balance of my time. rived, and inspired his citizens and the grips of the Nazis and the Japa- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- ours, and liberty-loving people around nese, but also because of his steadfast fornia. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure the world, to fight, to persevere, and to unwillingness to ever surrender. He to yield 1 minute to the gentleman never surrender before victory was as- still serves as a guiding light to Amer- from Ohio (Mr. BOEHNER), the author of sured. ica and to free peoples throughout the this resolution and distinguished He knew that the long road of our hu- world. Speaker of the House. manity-affirming progress could not In World War II, during the Battle of Mr. BOEHNER. I thank my colleague end and was not going to end in defeat Britain, London endured systematic for yielding. to tyranny. bombing by the Luftwaffe for 76 con- As they’ve pointed out, next week, Mr. Speaker, we are, in fact, one secutive nights, which destroyed or December 26, marks the 70th anniver- week away, as has been said, from the damaged over a million London homes sary of Winston Churchill’s address to 70th anniversary of Churchill’s address and killed more than 40,000 British citi- a joint meeting of the Congress. to a joint session of Congress. On De- zens. To bolster resolve among the Less than 3 weeks after the Japanese cember 26, 1941, with our Nation still in British people, Winston Churchill gave attack on Pearl Harbor, Churchill ar- shock after the attack on Pearl Harbor the following speech: rived in Washington to begin coordi- and simultaneous defeats and setbacks ‘‘Even though large tracts of Europe nating military strategy with the across the Pacific, and more than 2 and many old and famous states have President and leaders of Congress. Dur- long years since the invasion of Po- fallen or may fall into the grip of the ing his address, he warned the Congress land, Prime Minister Churchill, as this Gestapo and all of the apparatus of of the difficult path that lay ahead. He resolution reminds us, said: ‘‘Sure I am Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail. spoke of the many disappointments that this day—now we are the masters ‘‘We shall go on to the end; we shall and unpleasant surprises that were of our fate, that the task which has fight in France; we shall fight on the going to await us. seas and the oceans; we shall fight with Regarding the Japanese aggressors, been set us is not above our strength, growing confidence and growing he asked, ‘‘What kind of a people do that its pains and toils are not beyond strength in the air. We shall defend our they think we are? Is it possible that our endurance. As long as we have island, whatever the cost may be. they do not realize that we shall never faith in our cause and an unconquer- ‘‘We shall fight on the beaches; we cease to persevere against them until able willpower, salvation will not be shall fight on the landing grounds; we they’ve been taught a lesson which denied us.’’ shall fight in the fields and in the they and the world will never forget?’’ Mr. Speaker, World War II was a cat- Churchill’s joint address became aclysmic conflict which engulfed the streets; we shall fight in the hills. ‘‘We shall never surrender.’’ known as the ‘‘Masters of Our Fate’’ world in 6 long and bloody years and Mr. Speaker, history shows Britain speech. In it he said, ‘‘Now we are the took approximately 60 million lives. never did surrender. And along with masters of our fate. As long as we have b 1720 the United States and the rest of the faith in our cause and an unconquer- Whole continents were engulfed in Allies, they defeated tyranny and the able willpower, salvation will not be flames. Europe as we knew it was over- zeal of the Nazi to enslave peoples in denied us.’’ run. Poland, Belgium, France, Italy, the East and the West. In declaring war against the Axis Norway, Finland, Denmark, Greece, powers, Churchill said, ‘‘the United Today our country faces many and many others all were conquered by daunting problems. The world is still a States—united as never before—have the Nazi inferno, until only Britain drawn the sword for freedom and cast very dangerous place, and there are stood alone. And in those days, Church- those who would snuff out the flame of away the scabbard.’’ ill, his people, the heroic Royal Air This resolution will honor the former freedom. We can learn from the resolve Force, and the courage summoned from British Prime Minister by placing a of Winston Churchill. Our Nation will the depths of their character rose to bust of him in the United States Cap- get through tough times, both home meet the evil face to face. itol. The British, similarly, have a and abroad, just as the Allies did in Mr. Speaker, Winston Churchill was statue of Abraham Lincoln in the park World War II. made an Honorary Citizen of the across from their Parliament. Americans need to be strong and cou- Winston Churchill was the best friend United States by an act of Congress in rageous, not timid and weak; work to- America ever had. I ask my colleagues 1963. He was awarded the Congressional gether and remember, as Churchill so to join me in honoring his legacy of Gold Medal in 1969. His strength, for- eloquently encouraged the British peo- persistence, determination, and re- titude, and resolve have stood, and will ple in 1940, that some things are worth solve. forever stand, the test off time; and his fighting for. And, Mr. Speaker, Amer- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. life and example will be one of those ica is one of those noble ideals. Speaker, I have no further requests for guiding lights to which we always look And that’s just the way it is. time, and I yield back the balance of in troublesome days, whenever they Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. my time. should appear. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- It is more than appropriate to have a reclaim my time. fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. in our great Capitol, and I support H. objection to the request of the gen- HARPER), the distinguished chairman of Res. 497. tleman from Virginia? the Subcommittee on Elections for the Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- There was no objection. Committee on House Administration. fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. I yield 2 Mr. HARPER. I thank the gentleman to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. minutes to the gentlewoman from for yielding. POE), a distinguished member of the Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). I rise today in support of H. Res. 497, Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Commit- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank providing for the placement of a statue tees. the gentleman and the Speaker and the or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Win- chairman for their kindness and rec- United States Capitol. ston Churchill, born to a British father ognition for 2 minutes today. Mr. Speaker, much has been said and and an American mother. Winston Coming in from Houston, I had the written about Winston Churchill. Most Churchill, to me, is the person of the privilege of being with Reservists that

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And declares the House in recess subject to those who have come home and those you began to read history. You began the call of the Chair. who have done their duty. to talk with your father who had Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 31 min- I believe that the acknowledgment of served in World War II about what this utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Sir Winston Churchill is an appropriate man was, and you realized this was subject to the call of the Chair. action for this Congress, but really on someone who, in his youth, was in- behalf of the American people. And I volved in cavalry charges, and in his f read quickly this quote in brief of his oldest age, was leader of a country at words: ‘‘Sure I am that this day, now, the beginning of the thermonuclear b 2302 we are the masters of our fate; that the world. AFTER RECESS task which has been set us is not above Talk about the span of time and the our strength.’’ span of greatness and the ability to The recess having expired, the House Although this was in the context of perceive, through all of that time, de- was called to order by the Speaker pro World War II, I plead with my col- spite his mistakes, being a fallible tempore (Ms. FOXX) at 11 o’clock and 2 leagues who are all arriving back by man, perceive the greatness of the indi- minutes p.m. train, bus, airplane, and car, that this vidual and the opportunity that democ- f is a time that is within our strength to racy gives to individuals as no other not, in any way, yield to the tasks and form of government does. REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- not accomplish on behalf of the Amer- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF 1730 ican people. We are masters of our fate. b SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. We have before us the Senate con- At the time when he criticized Nazi 3630, MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF ference on the payroll tax and employ- Germany, it was not something that AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2011; ment extension. Vote on it. Vote to- all then said. The late Christopher PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION gether in a bipartisan manner. Realize Hitchens, in an April 2002 article in OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 501, that there are differences, but that we ‘‘The Atlantic,’’ said this: SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING have another day, as was devised by But alone among his contemporaries, ANY FINAL MEASURE TO EX- the Senate, by February, to be able to Churchill did not denounce the Nazi empire TEND CERTAIN EXPIRING PROVI- debate this issue. merely as a threat, actual or potential, to SIONS; AND FOR OTHER PUR- the British one. Nor did he speak of it as a The American people thought this POSES was settled. depraved but possibly useful ally. He excori- ated it as a wicked and nihilistic thing. That Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The appears facile now, but was exceedingly un- time of the gentlewoman has expired. the Committee on Rules, submitted a common then. In what was perhaps his best privileged report (Rept. No. 112–335) on Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. I yield ever speech, delivered to the Commons 5 the gentlelady an additional 30 sec- days after the Munich agreement on October the resolution (H. Res. 502) providing onds. 5, 1938, Churchill gave voice to the idea that for consideration of the Senate amend- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. People even a ‘‘peace-loving’’ coexistence with Hit- ments to the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide who are hungry for payroll tax relief, ler had something rotten about it. ‘‘What I incentives for the creation of jobs, and $1,000; people who are looking for the find unendurable is the sense of our country for other purposes; providing for con- unemployment extension; those who falling into the power, into the orbit and in- sideration of the resolution (H. Res. fluence of Nazi Germany, and of our exist- 501) expressing the sense of the House are getting $1,000, those who would be ence becoming dependent upon their good beneficiaries of the 400,000 jobs, and will or pleasure.’’ of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holi- those who will be beneficiaries of the That was an uncommon statement at day, extend Federally funded unem- unemployment extension that will help the time. That was a courageous state- ployment insurance benefits, or pre- them pay their mortgage or help them ment at the time. That was a visionary vent decreases in reimbursement for pay their rent or food or the necessities statement at the time. of life, putting those monies into the It is to honor that vision, it is to physicians who provide care to Medi- economy, the American people thought honor that ally, it is to honor that per- care beneficiaries; and for other pur- we were finished, thought we had com- son who was dedicated to the best of poses, which was referred to the House promised, thought we had risen to our Western civilization, who was one who Calendar and ordered to be printed. higher angels. stood with very few at a time when f And so, if our soldiers and those who that civilization was threatened as are returning can do their job, I’m never before. HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW pleading, in a bipartisan manner, let us Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to be on Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. vote for the Senate bill. Let us move the floor to offer this resolution to Madam Speaker, pursuant to clause 4 this forward, and let us realize that we allow for, to authorize, a statue or bust of rule XVI, I move that when the are the masters of our fate. of Winston Churchill here in the United House adjourns today, it adjourn to Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- States Capitol. meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time as I may consume. of my time as I urge my colleagues to question is on the motion. Returning to the subject at hand, we vote for this resolution. The motion was agreed to. have the great portrait of General La- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. I yield fayette here in the House Chamber, one back the balance of my time. f of seven honorary citizens of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The LEAVE OF ABSENCE United States, Winston Churchill being question is on the motion offered by another. the gentleman from California (Mr. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Winston Churchill was, as is evident, DANIEL E. LUNGREN) that the House sence was granted to: one of the great men of the last cen- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Mr. DIAZ-BALART (at the request of tury, one for whom inspiration was a lution, H. Res. 497. Mr. CANTOR) for today on account of a way of life, and one who, as the Speak- The question was taken; and (two- family medical issue. er said just a few moments ago, was thirds being in the affirmative) the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas the best ally that the United States rules were suspended and the resolu- (at the request of Ms. PELOSI) for today has ever had. tion was agreed to. and for the balance of the week.

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House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- 4337. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Fitzgerald United States Courthouse; to the day, December 20, 2011, at 9 a.m. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Committee on Transportation and Infra- transmitting a six-month periodic report on f structure. the national emergency with respect to the S. 1959. An act to require a report on the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction designation of the Haqqani Network as a for- ETC. that was declared in Executive Order 12938 of eign terrorist organization and for other pur- November 14, 1994, and continued by the poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive President each year, most recently on No- communications were taken from the vember 9, 2011; to the Committee on Foreign f Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Affairs. 4327. A letter from the Acting Deputy Asso- 4338. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT ciate Administrator, Department of Agri- Department of the Treasury, transmitting as RESOLUTION SIGNED culture, transmitting the Department’s final required by section 401(c) of the National rule — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, tion 204(c) of the International Emergency reported and found truly enrolled bills Program: Quality Control Error Tolerance Threshold [FNS-2011-0060] (RIN: 0584-AE24) Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a and a joint resolution of the House of received November 30, 2011, pursuant to 5 six-month periodic report on the national the following titles, which were there- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- emergency with respect to Syria that was upon signed by the Speaker: riculture. declared in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, H.R. 789. An act to designate the facility of 4328. A letter from the Acting Congres- 2004; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. the United States Postal Service located at sional Review Coordinator, Department of 4339. A letter from the Chairman, Con- 20 Main Street in Little Ferry, New Jersey, Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s sumer Product Safety Commission, trans- as the ‘‘Sergeant Matthew J. Fenton Post final rule — Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas in mitting Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Perform- Office’’. California [Docket No.: APHIS-2011-0074] re- ance and Accountability Report; to the Com- H.R. 1264. An act to designate the property ceived November 30, 2011, pursuant to 5 mittee on Oversight and Government Re- between the United States Federal Court- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- form. house and the Ed Jones Building located at riculture. 4340. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 109 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Ten- 4329. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- ment of Agriculture, transmitting the In- nessee, as the ‘‘M.D. Anderson Plaza’’ and to partment of Homeland Security, transmit- spector General’s semiannual report to Con- authorize the placement of a historical/iden- ting the Department’s final rule — Final gress for the reporting period ending Sep- tification marker on the grounds recognizing Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket ID: tember 30, 2011; to the Committee on Over- the achievements and philanthropy of M.D. FEMA-2011-0002] received November 30, 2011, sight and Government Reform. Anderson. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 4341. A letter from the Treasurer, National H.R. 1892. An act to authorize appropria- mittee on Financial Services. Gallery Of Art, transmitting the Gallery’s tions for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and 4330. A letter from the Deputy to the Performance and Accountability Report in- intelligence-related activities of the United Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Cor- cluding audited financial statements for fis- States Government, the Community Man- poration, transmitting the Corporation’s cal year 2011; to the Committee on Oversight agement Account, and the Central Intel- final rule — Resolution Plans Required (RIN: and Government Reform. ligence Agency Retirement and Disability 3064-AD77) received November 30, 2011, pursu- 4342. A letter from the Chairman, Occupa- System, and for other purposes. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tional Safety and Health Review Commis- H.R. 2422. An act to designate the facility on Financial Services. sion, transmitting the Commission’s Per- of the United States Postal Service located 4331. A letter from the General Counsel, formance and Accountability Report for Fis- at 45 Bay Street, Suite 2, in Staten Island, Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmit- cal Year 2011; to the Committee on Oversight New York, as the ‘‘Sergeant Angel Mendez ting the Agency’s final rule — Repeal of Reg- and Government Reform. Post Office’’. ulations (RIN: 2590-AA52) received November 4343. A letter from the Chairman, Securi- H.R. 2845. An act to amend title 49, United 30, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting States Code, to provide for enhanced safety the Committee on Financial Services. the Semiannual Report of the Inspector Gen- and environmental protection in pipeline 4332. A letter from the General Counsel, eral and a separate management report for transportation, to provide for enhanced reli- Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmit- the period April 1, 2011 through September ability in the transportation of the Nation’s ting the Agency’s final rule — Voluntary 30, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. energy products by pipeline, and for other Mergers of Federal Home Loan Banks (RIN: Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Over- purposes. 2590-AA37) received November 30, 2011, pursu- sight and Government Reform. H.R. 2867. An act to reauthorize the Inter- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 4344. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- national Religious Freedom Act of 1998, and on Financial Services. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- for other purposes. 4333. A letter from the Director, Office of mitting the Department’s determination on H.R. 3421. An act to award Congressional Management and Budget, transmitting a re- a petition on behalf of workers from the Nor- Gold Medals in honor of the men and women port for the Consolidated and Further Con- ton Company in Worcester, Massachusetts, who perished as a result of the terrorist at- tinuing Appropriations Act; to the Com- to be added to the Special Exposure Cohort tack on the United States on September 11, mittee on the Budget. (SEC), pursuant to the Energy Employees 2001. 4334. A letter from the General Counsel, Occupational Illness Compensation Program H.R. 3672. An act making appropriations Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Act of 2000 (EEOICPA); to the Committee on for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal transmitting the Commission’s final rule — the Judiciary. year ending September 30, 2012, and for other Bidding by Affiliates in Open Seasons for 4345. A letter from the Chief, Publications purposes. Pipeline Capacity [Docket No.: RM11-15-000; and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue H.J. Res. 94. Joint resolution making fur- Order No. 894] received December 2, 2011, pur- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule ther continuing appropriations for fiscal suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- — Proposed Method of Accounting for OID year 2012, and for other purposes. mittee on Energy and Commerce. on a Pool of Credit Card Receivables [Notice 4335. A letter from the Director, Office of 2011-99] received November 30, 2011, pursuant f Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Ways and Means. SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED final rule — List of Approved Spent Fuel 4346. A letter from the Chief, Publications The Speaker announced his signature Storage Casks: MAGNASTOR System, Revi- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue sion 2 [NRC-2011-0008] (RIN: 3150-AI91) re- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule to an enrolled bill of the Senate of the ceived November 30, 2011, pursuant to 5 — Modification of Rev. Proc. 2009-20 on Theft following title: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Loss Deductions for Fraudulent Investment S. 278. An act to provide for the exchange ergy and Commerce. Arrangements (Rev. Proc. 2011-58) received of certain land located in the Arapaho-Roo- 4336. A letter from the Director, Inter- November 30, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sevelt National Forests in the State of Colo- national Cooperation, Department of De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and rado, and for other purposes. fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) Means.

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A bill to provide for enhanced ment of the United States, and to exercise penalties to combat Medicare and Medicaid Mr. ISSA: Committee on Oversight and like Authority over all Places purchased by fraud, a Medicare data-mining system and Government Reform. H.R. 3029. A bill to re- the Consent of the Legislature of the State biometric technology pilot program, and for duce the size of the Federal workforce in which the Same shall be, for the Erection other purposes; to the Committee on Energy through attrition, and for other purposes; of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- with an amendment (Rept. 112–334). Referred and other needful Buildings; mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be to the Committee of the Whole House on the By Mr. GOHMERT: subsequently determined by the Speaker, in State of the Union. H.R. 3732. each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina: Committee Congress has the power to enact this legis- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the on Rules. House Resolution 502. Resolution lation pursuant to the following: committee concerned. providing for consideration of the Senate Article 1, Section 8, US Constitution: By Mr. WHITFIELD (for himself and To exercise exclusive Legislation in all amendments to the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide Mr. BOSWELL): Cases whatsoever, over such District (not ex- incentives for the creation of jobs, and for H.R. 3736. A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in ceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession other purposes; providing for consideration new transportation infrastructure funding of particular States, and the acceptance of of the resolution (H. Res. 501) expressing the through bonding to empower States and Congress, become the Seat of the Govern- sense of the House of Representatives regard- local governments to complete significant ment of the United States, and to exercise ing any final measure to extend the payroll infrastructure projects across all modes of like Authority over all Places purchased by tax holiday, extend Federally funded unem- transportation, including roads, bridges, rail the Consent of the Legislature of the State ployment insurance benefits, or prevent de- and transit systems, ports, and inland water- in which the Same shall be, for the Erection creases in reimbursement for physicians who ways, and for other purposes; to the Com- of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, provide care to medicare beneficiaries; and mittee on Ways and Means. and other needful Buildings; for other purposes (Rept. 112–335). Referred By Mr. PRICE of Georgia: By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida: to the House Calendar. H. Res. 501. A resolution expressing the H.R. 3733. f sense of the House of Representatives regard- Congress has the power to enact this legis- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ing any final measure to extend the payroll lation pursuant to the following: tax holiday, extend Federally funded unem- Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ployment insurance benefits, or prevent de- By Mr. HEINRICH: bills and resolutions of the following creases in reimbursement for physicians who H.R. 3734. titles were introduced and severally re- provide care to Medicare beneficiaries; to the Congress has the power to enact this legis- ferred, as follows: Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- lation pursuant to the following: tion to the Committees on Energy and Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ADERHOLT: merce, House Administration, and Transpor- lation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, H.R. 3727. A bill to allow for innovations tation and Infrastructure, for a period to be Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. and alternative technologies that meet or subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN: exceed desired energy efficiency goals; to the each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 3735. Committee on Energy and Commerce. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SCHOCK (for himself and Mr. committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: POSEY): f Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. H.R. 3728. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Constitution enue Code of 1986 to make members of health CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Mr. WHITFIELD: care sharing ministries eligible to establish STATEMENT H.R. 3736. health savings accounts; to the Committee Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- on Ways and Means. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky (for himself the Rules of the House of Representa- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, that grants and Mr. LEVIN): tives, the following statements are sub- Congress the power to regulate Commerce H.R. 3729. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mitted regarding the specific powers with foreign Nations, and among the several enue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and granted to Congress in the Constitu- States, and with the Indian Tribes. expand the charitable deduction for con- tion to enact the accompanying bill or tributions of food inventory; to the Com- f joint resolution. mittee on Ways and Means. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS By Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana (for By Mr. ADERHOLT: himself and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio): H.R. 3727. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3730. A bill to amend title 38, United Congress has the power to enact this legis- were added to public bills and resolu- States Code, to require the Secretary of Vet- lation pursuant to the following: tions as follows: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3—The Com- erans Affairs to provide notice to individuals H.R. 12: Mr. STARK. merce Clause and Article I, Section 8, Clause whose sensitive personal information is in- H.R. 32: Mr. PLATTS. 18—Necessary and Proper Clause. volved in a data breach, and for other pur- H.R. 145: Mr. JONES. By Mr. SCHOCK: poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- H.R. 178: Mr. SCHILLING. fairs. H.R. 3728. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 708: Mr. FILNER. By Mr. GOHMERT: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 835: Mr. MCINTYRE, Ms. EDWARDS, Ms. H.R. 3731. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ´ The constitutional authority on which this LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California, and Mr. enue Code of 1986 to tax bona fide residents bill rests is the power of Congress as stated BACHUS. of the District of Columbia in the same man- in Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 860: Mr. POE of Texas and Mr. HARPER. ner as bona fide residents of possessions of Constitution. H.R. 890: Ms. ESHOO. the United States; to the Committee on By Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky: H.R. 905: Mr. GIBSON. Ways and Means. H.R. 3729. H.R. 959: Mr. KUCINICH. By Mr. GOHMERT: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1054: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 3732. A bill to provide for the retroces- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1063: Mr. DOYLE and Ms. SLAUGHTER. sion of the District of Columbia to Maryland, Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 1148: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Constitution and Amendment XVI of the H.R. 1166: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com- United States Constitution. PAYNE, and Mr. BARROW. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- By Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana: H.R. 1294: Mr. KUCINICH and Ms. WILSON of form, for a period to be subsequently deter- H.R. 3730. Florida. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1295: Mr. KUCINICH. sideration of such provisions as fall within lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1370: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1, 12, 13, and 14 Mr. BROUN of Georgia, and Mr. WALDEN. By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida: of the U.S. Constitution. H.R. 1385: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 3733. A bill to reduce the interest By Mr. GOHMERT: H.R. 1513: Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Ms. rates on mortgages owned or guaranteed by H.R. 3731. EDWARDS, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- SCHOCK, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, and Mr. mittee on Financial Services. lation pursuant to the following: CALVERT.

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H.R. 1519: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 2248: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 3000: Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. H.R. 1580: Mr. BOREN, Ms. BUERKLE, Mr. H.R. 2288: Mr. FILNER and Mr. HIMES. WALBERG, and Mr. BISHOP of Utah. PETERSON, and Mr. CHANDLER. H.R. 2404: Ms. BALDWIN. H.R. 3367: Mr. RANGEL. HERMAN H.R. 1614: Mr. PENCE. H.R. 2446: Mr. S . H.R. 3422: Mr. CANSECO. H.R. 1648: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 2453: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. PASTOR of Ar- H.R. 3425: Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. H.R. 1700: Mr. SCHOCK. izona, Mr. BACA, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. ESHOO, H.R. 3432: Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 1718: Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. HONDA, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. H.R. 1738: Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. DENT, Ms. CHU, RICHARDSON, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 3461: Mr. AKIN, Mr. PAULSEN, and Mr. and Ms. WILSON of Florida. fornia, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. WATERS, Ms. WOOL- WOLF. H.R. 1744: Mrs. HARTZLER. SEY, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. BROWN of Florida, H.R. 3521: Mr. COOPER. H.R. 1815: Mr. BONNER, Mr. AUSTRIA, Mr. Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- H.R. 3542: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. FILNER, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. gia, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. BRALEY JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, BROUN of Georgia, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. BOU- of Iowa, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. STANY, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. MICA, Mrs. ADAMS, SARBANES, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. H.R. 3578: Mr. ROKITA and Mr. JOHNSON of Mr. CARTER, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. PETRI, MCINTYRE, Mr. HOLT, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PAS- Illinois. Mr. TERRY, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. HUIZENGA of CRELL, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. H.R. 3582: Mr. REED and Mr. LANKFORD. Michigan, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BISHOP of New H.R. 3589: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. RELINGHUYSEN OUTHERLAND F , Mr. S , Mr. York, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mrs. MCCAR- H.R. 3601: Mr. WESTMORELAND. PITTS, Mr. ROSS of Florida, Mr. SESSIONS, THY of New York, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. BLU- H.R. 3626: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. HALL, Mr. MENAUER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. CRITZ, Mr. Ms. SLAUGHTER. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. BOEHNER, Mrs. MILLER of DOYLE, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. SUT- H.R. 3638: Mr. NADLER and Ms. WATERS. Michigan, Mr. COLE, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. TON, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. COHEN, H.R. 3643: Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. SHUSTER, Mr. SCALISE, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Ms. H.R. 3676: Mr. TOWNS, Mr. BARLETTA, Ms. WALDEN, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. BILI- JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. REYES, Mr. MOORE, and Mr. ROSS of Florida. RAKIS, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. PLATTS, MATHESON, Mr. CRENSHAW, and Mr. BROUN of Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. LATHAM, Ms. HERRERA Georgia. H.R. 3704: Mr. GRIMM. BEUTLER, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. MCCARTHY H.R. 2492: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. WILSON H.R. 3717: Mrs. LOWEY. of California, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. of Florida, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. H.R. 3720: Mr. SMITH of Texas. MULVANEY, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. MCCOT- H. Con. Res. 85: Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. MICHAUD, DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. BERG, Mr. TER, and Mrs. LOWEY. and Ms. HIRONO. WESTMORELAND, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Ms. H.R. 2528: Mr. WALDEN. H. Con. Res. 87: Mr. MCINTYRE and Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. KELLY, Mr. DUFFY, and Mr. H.R. 2569: Mr. WALBERG. YOUNG of Alaska. UPTON. H.R. 2679: Ms. HANABUSA. H. Res. 137: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 2705: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. H.R. 1842: Mr. KUCINICH. H. Res. 295: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 1897: Mr. SCHOCK. H.R. 2746: Mr. REYES. H. Res. 460: Mr. NADLER and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 1964: Mr. FINCHER. H.R. 2866: Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. BURGESS, H. Res. 489: Mr. CRAWFORD, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. H.R. 1968: Ms. KAPTUR. and Mr. COSTELLO. PALAZZO, Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. H.R. 1978: Ms. MOORE and Mr. JACKSON of H.R. 2925: Mr. RIBBLE. Illinois. H.R. 2948: Ms. SUTTON and Ms. WILSON of MCKINLEY, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. H.R. 2070: Mr. HARPER. Florida. KLINE, Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 2077: Mr. GUTHRIE and Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 2962: Mr. DUFFY. SOUTHERLAND, Mr. WALSH of Illinois, and Mr. H.R. 2104: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2966: Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. WILSON of Flor- HALL. H.R. 2139: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. ida, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. RUP- H. Res. 490: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mr. H.R. 2159: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. PERSBERGER, and Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. LUETKEMEYER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. H.R. 2182: Mr. MCHENRY and Mr. WALDEN. H.R. 2970: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. WALBERG, Mr. LATTA, and Mr. BRADY of H.R. 2232: Mr. NUGENT. H.R. 2981: Ms. LEE of California. Texas.

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THE DEATH OF VACLAV HAVEL, dation at the University of Denver (D.U.). She to political and social change and for the great FORMER PRESIDENT OF CZECHO- worked with community groups to establish love she had for her children, grandchildren SLOVAKIA AND THE CZECH RE- fair housing practices among Denver realtors. and great-grandchildren. PUBLIC She was also very active with the ACLU dur- f ing this time. A long career detour took the Goods to MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF AND HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER JOB CREATION ACT OF 2011 OF OHIO Washington, DC, where Nancy worked for the Washington Planning and Housing Agency. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF Nancy organized Democracy in Action, which Monday, December 19, 2011 took groups of DC junior high school students HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, history to meet with Senators, Supreme Court Jus- OF MINNESOTA is often made by Generals and politicians; tices and members of the Kennedy administra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rarely has the course of history been forever tion to learn firsthand about the workings of Tuesday, December 13, 2011 altered by a playwright. We are saddened that the federal government. The Goods lived in Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today we have lost Vaclav Havel, former President France in 1959, and in 1965, her husband in opposition to the so-called Middle Class Tax of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic, was appointed the first U.S. Ambassador to Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630). The but we must remember that this man lived his Zambia, where Nancy remained active with title of this bill is misleading at best. H.R. 3630 life with courage and a fundamental sense for the Girl Guides and with hunger relief projects. does not create jobs or relieve the struggles of what was right. His was a life well-lived, which In 1971 the Goods moved back to Denver the middle class. Instead, it drastically reduces he used to change our world for the better no when Bob Good was appointed head of the federal benefits for the unemployed and matter the personal cost. Graduate School of International Studies at slashes health care funding by over $17 bil- Americans will never forget this man or the D.U. Nancy worked for Mayor Bill McNichols’s lion. Moreover, it contains highly partisan and role he played in the peaceful dissolution of Commission on Community Relations (working controversial policy riders that would have no the Evil Empire and the unification of Europe with John Simonet on police sensitivity training chance of becoming law if considered under and the expansion of NATO. The support of among other issues) and Commission on regular order. the American people for our Czech allies and Aging (where she started the Wise Old Owls Let me be clear. Congress must extend the their commitment to the U.S.-Czech alliance gift shop to sell crafts made by seniors). Her payroll tax cut and offset the extension re- as well as a shared belief in the rights and proudest accomplishment at this time was sponsibly. Federal unemployment benefits, in dignity of man continues today. Havel’s life is helping to start Denver’s first Community Gar- their current form, must be extended before a testament to his observation that ‘‘words can dens project under the leadership of Min the end of the year. We must prevent a 27.4 prove mightier than ten military divisions.’’ The Yasui. percent cut to Medicare physician payments thoughts of all Americans are with Havel’s In 1976 the Goods moved to Granville, that jeopardize seniors’ access to necessary family and the Czech people. We are immeas- Ohio, when Bob Good became President of health services. Action is urgently needed to urably better off for his life and his example. Denison University. At Denison, Nancy address these issues. However, the House f oversaw a three year renovation of a derelict Republican proposal before us today unjustly Victorian building in the center of the campus, places the burden of paying for these fixes on HONORING THE LIFE OF NANCY which became the Good’s residence and the those in our society who can least afford it: GOOD center of social and intellectual life of the uni- the unemployed, low-income families, and versity. Bob and Nancy returned to Denver in seniors. HON. DIANA DeGETTE 1984. In this bill, House Republicans cut the OF COLORADO Nancy was a proud longtime Democratic weeks of unemployment insurance by more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Party activist. She worked on election after than half: from 99 to 59 weeks. Over 43,000 election, bringing in cadres of volunteers to Monday, December 19, 2011 out-of-work Minnesotans will lose unemploy- elect the Jerry Kopels, Pat Schroeders and ment insurance as a result of this change. Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Wellington Webbs of Denver. She was a This is economically counter-productive and the life of a longtime constituent of mine who member of the Downtown Democratic Forum, morally wrong. This provision will do real harm recently passed away. Nancy Good was a so- the Social Legislation Committee and the to Minnesota families and undermine our frag- cial and political activist whose career, which League of Women Voters, and spent her life ile economic recovery. The result of this cut was focused on bettering the lives of others, fighting for positive social change in her com- would be more foreclosures, more reposses- spanned several decades and three con- munity. sions, more homelessness and more anguish tinents. Nancy was especially committed to It may be for a more light-hearted institution, for struggling mothers, fathers and children. furthering the cause of civil rights, and was an however, that she will be remembered by gen- Remarkably, my Republican colleagues are enthusiastic advocate of racially integrated erations of Denver children. ‘‘Eggnog for Egg- heaping insult on this injury by inserting a pro- neighborhoods, a cause she worked on both heads,’’ a Christmas party, was given by vision to allow drug testing of applicants for in Washington, DC, and Denver. She died Au- Nancy for 40 consecutive years. The party unemployment insurance. Notably, this provi- gust 24th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver eventually grew to become an all-day affair sion does not apply to the millions of Ameri- after a brief illness at the age of 89. with a guest list of over 1,000 attendees in- cans who receive federal funding through After World War II, she worked in Germany cluding Mayors, Congresswomen and profes- other programs and tax benefits. With this ri- to repatriate displaced persons for the United sors who mingled with Nancy’s Park Hill diculous provision, Republicans are telling mil- Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administra- neighbors. Kids built houses, castles and other lions of unemployed Americans they are tion (UNRRA) and edited the agency news- architectural wonders from sugar cubes and untrustworthy and irresponsible. Republicans letter. It was during this time that she met her frosting in the Goods’ basement which were are choosing to waste taxpayer funds on a husband, Robert C. Good, and together they later donated to children in hospitals across big-government drug testing program instead opened a settlement house under the spon- the city. In honor of the popular gathering, of providing much-needed support to families sorship of the American Friends Service Com- Mayor Wellington Webb declared ‘‘Eggnog for struggling with unemployment. I could not dis- mittee in Frankfurt in 1947, work for which she Eggheads Day’’ in Denver on December 3rd agree more with the shameful priorities ex- was honored fifty years later by the German 1996. pressed through the inclusion of this provision. government. Nancy is greatly missed by friends and fam- H.R. 3630 also cuts more than $17 billion in Nancy moved to Denver with her family in ily and will be remembered most for her en- federal funding from hospitals and health pro- 1953 and worked for the Social Science Foun- thusiastic nature, zest for life, and commitment viders. This cut will reduce reimbursements for

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These cuts threaten to restrict access Strategic Command to conduct a net assess- plots, cyber attacks, and other emerging of low-income Minnesotans and seniors to ment of the current and proposed nuclear threats. The bill before us will help us meet needed health care services. forces of the United States and of other these challenges. The House Republican majority had other countries to determine whether the proposed Let me briefly highlight some of the key pro- options for offsetting the costs of H.R. 3630. U.S. nuclear forces would be capable of meet- visions included in this legislation which I sup- Among those options was a small and tem- ing U.S. objectives of nuclear deterrence, ex- port: tended deterrence, assurance of allies, and porary increase on the amount of taxes paid I. TROOP AND EQUIPMENT READINESS by those Americans least affected by the defense. The Secretary of Defense would be 1. Provides $22.8 billion for the training of required to submit the Commander’s Great Recession. House Democrats will at- unaltered net assessment, together with any all active-duty and reserve forces to increase tempt to improve H.R. 3630 today during floor explanatory views of the Secretary, to the readiness; debate by replacing cuts to health care and Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 2. Authorizes $396.8 million for C–17 mod- unemployment insurance with a 3.6 percent and the House of Representatives. In any ernization; surcharge on incomes over $1 million a year. such year, the Administrator of the National 3. Provides $6.3 billion to fund Navy ship At a time when income inequality in America Nuclear Security Administration would also and aircraft depot maintenance; is at an all-time high, this is a necessary step be required to submit to the Committees on 4. Provides $4.5 billion for Army and Marine to restore economic fairness and opportunity. Armed Services of the Senate and the House Corps equipment reset and depot mainte- of Representatives, a report describing the I will support this motion when it comes to a nance; current capacities of the U.S. nuclear weap- 5. Provides $7.7 billion for Air Force weapon vote this afternoon. ons infrastructure to respond to strategic de- This Democratic motion is also important velopments or technical problems in the nu- system sustainment; because it includes language requiring Mem- clear weapons stockpile. 6. Allocates just under $1 billion to support the Army’s planned return to full-spectrum bers of Congress to publicly disclose their per- While Congress addresses this, and any sonal trading activity in the stock market. In- training; and other technical corrections needed in the bill, 7. Provides $13 billion for Military Construc- creasing transparency to prevent Members of I urge STRATCOM and the Administrator of Congress from inappropriately profiting from tion, base realignment and closures, and mili- the NNSA to construe this legislation per the tary family housing. insider knowledge is a common-sense reform clear intent. II. HELP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES that should be immediately enacted. If these f improvements to H. R. 3630 are not included, 1. Provides a 1.6 percent military pay raise I urge my colleagues to join me in opposing CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1540, 2. Ensures fair TRICARE premiums the legislation. NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- III. INVESTING IN FUTURE TECHNOLOGY This bill is likely to be a missed opportunity TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 1. Extends important budget authorities to for true compromise. It does important things, allow defense laboratories to recruit and retain such as extending the payroll tax cut for 160 SPEECH OF the brightest scientists; million Americans and preventing a 27.4 per- 2. Expands developmental test and evalua- HON. LAURA RICHARDSON tion management for major defense acquisi- cent cut to Minnesota physician reimburse- OF CALIFORNIA ments with a two-year fix. In addition, it ex- tion programs; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3. Directs an assessment of mechanisms to tends the physician work geographic adjust- Wednesday, December 14, 2011 employ non-U.S. citizens with critical scientific ment, which ensures Minnesota providers are and technical skills; and not additionally penalized by the Medicare Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1540, the National Defense 4. Expands pilot program for the integration payment system. Yet, the decision to pay for of technology protection features during re- these measures with cuts to seniors, low-in- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. This legislation, which provides $662 billion in fund- search and development to include contractor come families and unemployed Americans cost-sharing. was entirely avoidable and thus, completely ing for fiscal year 2012, is not perfect but I will vote in favor of it for three principal reasons. Mr. Speaker, I do not support the provisions unacceptable. in the bill regarding the treatment of detainees f First, it provides for troop and equipment read- iness. Second, it provides much needed help suspected of terrorism. I believe they are de- CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1540, and support for military families. Third, it au- cidedly unhelpful and thus agree with the ad- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- thorizes critical investments in technology to ministration and those distinguished legal TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 ensure that the United States is prepared to scholars who assert that mandatory military defend against emerging threats now and in custody is ‘‘undue and dangerous,’’ and that SPEECH OF the future. these provisions would ‘‘severely and reck- HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER Mr. Speaker, it is of utmost importance that lessly undermine’’ our Nation’s counterter- our troops deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and rorism efforts. OF OHIO In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I support the around the world have the equipment, re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NDAA for FY 2012 because it authorizes the sources, authorities, training, and time needed needed investments to keep our nation safe Wednesday, December 14, 2011 to successfully complete their missions and re- and enhances our defense infrastructure, Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, in the turn home. This bill does that. along with taking care of our military per- FY12 NDAA a drafting error was uncovered in H.R. 1540 also provides their families with sonnel, and authorizing continued funding for section 1045. the resources and support they need and de- Subsection (c) of section 1045 reads ‘‘If, serve. Specifically, the bill provides for enlist- the C–17 air transport. during any year beginning after the date of en- ment and reenlistment bonuses, retention and f actment of this Act, the President makes a accession pay for critical skills, and hazardous REMEMBERING THE 30TH ANNI- proposal described in subsection b’’ the Com- duty pay. As my colleagues across both aisles VERSARY OF MARTIAL LAW IN mander of STRATCOM shall take a prescribed would agree, it is our responsibility to ensure POLAND action. that our troops that have sacrificed for us re- This provision should have read, ‘‘If, during ceive the resources they need for success and HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH any year beginning after the date of enact- the benefits they deserve. OF NEW JERSEY Further, the bill recognizes the importance ment of this Act, the President makes a pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES posal described in paragraph 2’’ the Com- of investing in future capability and technology mander of STRATCOM shall take a precribed to meet emerging challenges on the battlefield Monday, December 19, 2011 action. of today and in the future. We live in an age Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I As the Joint Statement of Managers to the in which the security challenges facing our na- rise today as Chairman of the Helsinki Com- Conference Report makes clear: tion are ever-evolving and increasing in tech- mission and Co-Chairman of the Congres- Finally, the conference agreement would, nological sophistication and complexity. We sional Poland caucus, to remember the dec- in any year in which the President makes a must take the necessary steps to ensure that laration of martial law in Poland 30 years ago

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It has come a very long way from the and deep—Stalin is reputed to have said that Nevertheless, throughout the 1980s, and dark days of martial law and I am grateful that, trying to impose communism on Poland was notwithstanding martial law, dissent in Poland as the United States seeks to promote democ- like trying to put a saddle on a cow. And so burgeoned. By 1988, the ability of Solidarity to racy and human rights around the globe, Po- for several decades, Poles pushed back mount continuing strikes had forced the com- land stands beside us as a leader in this ef- against the dictatorship that had been im- munist regime to blink—roundtable negotia- fort. posed on their exhausted country at the end tions between the authorities and the opposi- f of World War II. They pushed back in 1956 tion began in early 1988, and the Solidarity when workers from Poznan marched to War- movement was formally re-legalized on April THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO saw demanding ‘‘bread and freedom.’’ They 7. When Solidarity’s official spokesman, pushed back through actions by students and Janusz Onyszkiewicz, testified before me at a HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN intellectuals in 1964 and in 1968. And workers Helsinki Commission hearing in September OF FLORIDA took to the streets again in Gdansk in 1970, 1988, it was the first time that the Helsinki IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES including one young man named Lech Commission received testimony from a War- Monday, December 19, 2011 Walesa. Each time the communist government saw Pact dissident who was actually planning managed to keep itself in power through a to return to his home country. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, the combination of force, threats of force, conces- The roundtable talks eventually led to an Kingdom of Morocco is an important strategic sions, and by divisively playing one group of agreement that 35% of the seats in parliament partner, and I support its continuing reform ef- Poles off against another group. But never would be freely and fairly contested in the forts to make it a more democratic and pros- was the Poles’ desire for freedom extin- June 1989 elections, and all of the seats perous nation. Last month’s elections in Mo- guished or even diminished. Indeed it seemed would be contested 4 years after that. The die, rocco were another important step toward to grow year by year. of course, was cast: when it came time to building a more democratic and inclusive In June 1979, when Pope John Paul II form a government, Solidarity put forward their country. The level of participation in the elec- made his historic visit to Poland, he urged his own slate of candidates for prime minister. On tion of a new parliament demonstrates popular countrymen and women: ‘‘Be not afraid.’’ A August 19, 1989, Tadeusz Mazowiecki was support for this reform agenda. year later, in August 1980, the world stood in elected Poland’s first non-Communist prime I support the democratic aspirations of the awe as shipyard workers struck at the Lenin minister in 40 years. Poland rightly deserves Moroccan people and encourage its new par- factory in Gdansk, catapulting an unknown credit for playing a critical role in advancing liament and government to follow through on electrician, Lech Walesa, to the world stage. human rights and democratic forms throughout constitutional and other reforms to protect fun- On August 31, Solidarity, the Warsaw Pact’s the entire Warsaw Pact region. In fact, Poland damental freedoms and human rights. first truly independent trade union was born. rightly deserves credit for helping to dissolve Additionally, the U.S. must continue to seek Solidarity, of course, was much more than a the Warsaw Pact. a fair, just, and enduring solution to the West- trade union. Strikers in Gdansk included in We all remember the fall of the Berlin ern Sahara in order to promote regional inte- their original 21 demands not only improved Wall—one of the greatest moments of the gration and protect U.S. security interests in working conditions, but respect for freedom of 20th century. Let’s not forget that, to a very the region. speech and the press, religious liberties, and great extent, the movement that brought down f freedom for political prisoners. Over the next the Wall was ‘‘made in Poland,’’ or at least year and a half. Solidarity’s card-carrying owes an immense debt to the Poles. For 45 HONORING THE LIFE OF RON membership would grow to encompass nearly years the Poles took the lead, within eastern LYLE one-third of Poland’s working-age population, Europe, in pushing back on communist rule, but its influence was beyond measure. More- testing the limits of what the Soviets would tol- HON. DIANA DeGETTE over, Solidarity ultimately brought together di- erate. In other words, taking the risks. The OF COLORADO verse segments of the population—workers rhythm of Polish uprisings and mass move- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments against communism is instructive: in and peasants, students and intellectuals—that Monday, December 19, 2011 had not previously worked together for a com- 1944, the Nazis, with nearby Soviet forces mon cause. And in Solidarity, one could see a blocking allied assistance, crushed the War- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nation acting for a high moral purpose, in- saw Uprising; 12 years later, in 1956, the honor Ron Lyle, a Colorado resident and pro- formed by church and conscience, and by a Poles were rioting again, and they wrung con- fessional boxer who passed away late last tradition of Polish patriotism. cessions out of the communist government; 12 month. Inevitably, Solidarity was seen as a threat years later, in 1968–1970, the same thing In Colorado’s surprisingly rich boxing his- not only to the communist authorities in War- happened; then six later, in 1976; then 3 years tory, Lyle stands alongside names like Jack saw, but to their taskmasters in Moscow, who later, in 1979 the visit of the new pope saw Dempsey and Sonny Liston not only for his escalated pressure on Warsaw to impose a what amounted to massive demonstration of success in the ring but for his commitment to crackdown that would silence the growing support for the Polish Catholic tradition which giving back to his community after retirement. movement. At midnight, on December 13, were at the same time demonstrations against His story is one of redemption. Born into a 1981, martial law was declared, and a military communist tyranny; then 1 year later, in 1980, family of 19 children in a downtrodden area of government was established. Poland’s borders Solidarity was formed. But as the declaration Northeast Denver, Lyle dropped out of school were sealed and its airspace closed. Phone of martial law demonstrated, the communists at age 19 and was subsequently convicted of service throughout the country was sus- would only be able to exercise meaningful second-degree murder in the death of a local pended. The routine sale of gasoline ceased. control through the use of an ultimately gang-rival. Lyle, who had always been an im- A curfew was established. Strikes, demonstra- unsustainable degree of force. By the summer pressive athlete growing up, learned to box in tions, meetings, and public gatherings were of 1989, it was clear that the Poles had stood prison, and was pardoned 71⁄2 years later by banned. Solidarity was outlawed. Open cen- down the Soviet Union. The communist parties Colorado Gov. John Love. sorship of mail was introduced and normal of the eastern bloc were on their own, facing Upon his release, Lyle pursued a career in radio and television broadcasting was re- their peoples without Soviet military backing, boxing, winning the National Amateur Union placed with a loop of General Jaruzelski inton- setting the stage for them all to be swept from heavyweight championship at age 28 before ing that Poland was on the edge of an abyss. power. turning pro at the relatively old age of 29. He Tanks rumbled down Warsaw’s broad boule- So let’s remember that from the 1950s won his first 19 bouts, including an impressive vards, and the whiff of tear gas tinged the air. through the 1980s the Polish people, acting 17 of them by KO. Approximately 10,000 people were arrested for high moral purposes—religious freedom, As Lyle’s professional boxing career came during the Martial Law period, and dozens of human rights, liberty, solidarity, patriotism— of age, it did so during the golden-era for people were killed, most notoriously during the ran great risks—even the risk of another Rus- heavyweight fighting. The mid-1970’s was the ‘‘pacification’’ of the Wujek Coal Mine. The sian invasion and they succeeded to the en- time of Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and

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All humans have now become like Lyle fought Muhammad Ali, Earnie Shavers, him many more years of health and happi- vulnerable Jews yet empowered with our and George Foreman, taking Ali to the 11th ness. people’s indomitable faith and heroic exam- round before losing by TKO, knocking-out f ple to face an oppressive foe—physically, Shavers in the 6th, and knocking down Fore- spiritually, and psychologically—and pre- man twice before suffering a KO late in the A CHANUKA MESSAGE vail. 5th. While calling the Lyle-Foreman fight for f ABC’s ‘‘Wide World of Sports,’’ Cosell re- HON. E. SCOTT RIGELL HAROLD ANDERSON TRIBUTE marked ‘‘it’s not artistic, but it is slugging!’’ OF VIRGINIA Lyle retired from boxing in 1980, and then IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attempted a brief comeback in 1995, when he HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON won four more fights. After retirement he dedi- Monday, December 19, 2011 OF COLORADO cated himself to coaching boxing in his old Mr. RIGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neighborhood, hoping to give children the enter a statement into the RECORD on behalf Monday, December 19, 2011 same opportunities that boxing had afforded of my constituent, Dr. Israel Zoberman. Dr. Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in him. On most any given afternoon he was Zoberman is the Founding Rabbi of Congrega- honor of Mr. Harold Anderson, President of down at the Salvation Army Red Shield Center tion Beth Chaverim in Virginia Beach, Virginia. the Board of the Costilla Conservation District. in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, coach- He is also the president of the Hampton Mr. Anderson was inducted into the Colorado ing at the boxing program that bore his name Roads Board of Rabbis and Cantors. Dr. Association of Conservation Districts’ Con- and teaching not just the right jab and left Zoberman asked me to enter the following re- servation Hall of Fame on November 16, hook, but also the discipline and focus that al- marks into the RECORD regarding Chanuka. lowed him to go toe-toe with the great 2011. Dr. Zoberman’s statement follows. Mr. Anderson, of Jaroso, Colorado, is heavyweights of his era. Chanuka’s origins in the drama of a small Mr. Speaker, Ron Lyle was an inspiration to known among his peers for his dedication to people standing up to the might of the Helle- his duties, knowledge of the area’s most im- our community—a role model whose impres- nistic empire of antiquity is a poignant sym- sive 43–7–1 record nonetheless does not do bol and a timeless reminder of Israel’s portant issues, and reliability. He is a tireless justice to what he meant to those around him. unique and timely legacy. The Maccabees’ supporter of the farmers and ranchers that He will be sorely missed, but his legacy will successful revolt in 167 B.C.E. against the form the bedrock of his community, and works continue to shape young boxers and help dictates of King Antiochus IV that sought to with fellow board members to keep the focus write the next chapter in Colorado’s boxing deprive the Jews of practicing their faith, on what they can do for Costilla County. was truly a stance of a proud conscience. Our history. Friends say that he is ‘‘a heck of a cattle haul- refusal to submit to a superior physical er, too.’’ f power when our spiritual inheritance was at Since his appointment to the Board in 1999, HONORING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC stake, is a clear indication of how deep a bond we held with our religious convictions, Mr. Anderson has earned a reputation for SERVICE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ready to sacrifice the sacred gift of life for making things happen, whether it’s a commu- FRANKLIN FRYER the sake of an ancestral covenant with the nity event, scholarship program, or teaching God of Freedom and Responsibility. workshop. During a difficult time full of man- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING The word Chanuka and its very meaning agement turnover, he kept the District on firm OF MASSACHUSETTS represent the spirit of dedication to noble footing, often by assuming extra duties. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ideals and ideas through the cleansing of Je- Mr. Anderson’s family has been a part of rusalem’s temple of old from pagan defile- Monday, December 19, 2011 the San Luis Valley for generations, beginning ment. The Talmud’s insisting focus on the when his grandfather moved into the farm- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to miracle of the cruse of oil lasting eight days reflects the Rabbis’ aversion to the blood- house where they still reside in the late 1920s. recognize the dedicated service of Franklin He has been married to his wife Kathy for 39 Fryer. In his 57 years of service to the Town shed and the Hasmoneans’ intra-political strife, associated with the war and beyond. years, and together they raised a son and two of Weymouth, Massachusetts, Franklin helped Consequently, the Book of the Maccabees daughters. Harold is a member of the numer- advance many important initiatives and tire- was not included in our own Biblical canon ous local boards, committees, and cattlemen’s lessly served his community. Now at age 90, but was fortunately preserved through the associations, and was appointed by Secretary as he celebrates his retirement from public life Catholic one. In truth, the conflict was not of the Interior Ken Salazar to serve on the Rio at the end of this month, I am proud to join only against the enemy from without, but Grande Natural Habitat Initiative. family, friends, colleagues, and community also in response to the experienced assimila- tion from within. The encounter with the Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. leaders in thanking him for his many years of Harold Anderson. I rise today to thank him for commitment to the Commonwealth of Massa- dominant, flourishing and tempting Greek culture led, however, to a fruitful engage- his public spirit and devotion to the conserva- chusetts. ment influencing Rabbinic thought and tion needs of Costilla County, Colorado. Franklin is that rare individual who dedicates logic. f his entire life’s work to public service. After The flickering lights of Chanuka have bravely serving as a Marine in World War II, come to represent through centuries of try- RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVER- he returned to his native Weymouth to con- ing suffering the miracle of Jewish survival SARY OF THE FORT WALTON tinue his civic service. In 1955, he was elected in spite of great odds, while endowing the BEACH GENERAL FEDERATION to the Board of Selectmen, where he served human family with an enduring, undying OF WOMEN’S CLUB until 1973. Three years later, Franklin was hope for a world transformed and redeemed. elected Town Clerk, a position he has held Let us continue to pray and labor that the ancient promise of prophetic Shalom from HON. JEFF MILLER ever since. But those are just the positions he the hills of Judea, the first such inspiring OF FLORIDA held; they don’t speak to the countless hours and courageous message of universal em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and services he has dedicated to his commu- brace, will yet be realized for all of God’s nity in excess of his job. Franklin is a reflec- children including the offspring of Isaac and Monday, December 19, 2011 tion of all that we hope and expect community Ishmael whose familial bond cannot be de- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise leaders to be. The Town of Weymouth would nied. How frustrating that there are Pales- today to congratulate the Fort Walton Beach not be the same without him, so it was a fitting tinian leaders attempting to re-write history General Federation of Women’s Club on their tribute that the office where he had been by removing the incontrovertible Jewish 90th Anniversary. For nearly a century, the connection with the Temple Mount, seeking working for the past 12 years was renamed in to extinguish Chanuka’s authenticity. Fort Walton Beach General Federation of his honor. Franklin’s retirement marks the end As our American nation, the State of Women’s Club has served the Northwest Flor- of an era for the Weymouth community. Israel and the entire free world fight the ida community with continuous benevolence. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize blight of contemporary terrorism with Iran The Fort Walton Beach General Federation Franklin Fryer for his dedication to the people begrudging the Maccabeean victory leading of Women’s Club’s history dates back to the

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This argument ignores the fact attached to the military budget bill to make food and clothing for children and families in these policies are quite possibly unconstitu- it harder for Mr. Obama to veto it. need. The group also founded both a medical tional. Congress should be investigating and Nearly every top American official with clinic and a public library, and to this day, the reforming existing policies, not codifying them knowledge and experience spoke out against Fort Walton Public Library provides vital serv- as permanent American law. the provisions, including the attorney gen- ices to the community. Congress has a sacred duty to defend the eral, the defense secretary, the chief of the The Fort Walton Beach General Federation F.B.I., the secretary of state, and the leaders liberties that generations of Americans fought of intelligence agencies. And, for weeks, the of Women’s Club is well known for their many to establish and preserve. This conference re- White House vowed that Mr. Obama would invaluable contributions to the arts, environ- port sacrifices the most fundamental of those veto the military budget if the provisions ment, education, domestic violence preven- liberties while gaining little, if any, additional were left in. On Wednesday, the White House tion, home life, and our nation’s veterans. The security. If the provisions of Section 1021 are reversed field, declaring that the bill had Club’s commitment to providing resources to enacted, it would be the first time Congress been improved enough for the president to our veterans and their families is invaluable to has enshrined indefinite detention into law sign it now that it had passed the Senate. the Northwest Florida community and serves This is a complete political cave-in, one since the McCarthy Era. that reinforces the impression of a fumbling as a shining example for others. As Chairman In addition, the Conference Report before presidency. To start with, this bill was ut- of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, us today is a disappointing statement about terly unnecessary. Civilian prosecutors and I understand the vital importance of serving fiscal responsibility. When the Defense Author- federal courts have jailed hundreds of con- those who have worn the uniform, and I am ization bill passed the House in May, it in- victed terrorists, while the tribunals have extremely grateful for the patriotic and dedi- cluded my amendment to cap funding for mili- convicted a half-dozen. cated service that the Club offers to Northwest And the modifications are nowhere near tary bands at $200 million. This amendment enough. Mr. Obama, his spokesman said, is Florida’s veterans. would have saved taxpayers $125 million. Un- On behalf of the United States Congress, I prepared to sign this law because it allows fortunately, the Senate stripped this relatively the executive to grant a waiver for a par- congratulate and offer thanks to the Fort Wal- modest but sensible cut from the bill. By pro- ticular prisoner to be brought to trial in a ci- ton Beach General Federation of Women’s tecting a bloated budget for the military’s vilian court. But the legislation’s ban on Club on 90 years of exemplary service. My bands, it would appear that the Senate is ele- spending any money for civilian trials for wife Vicki joins me in offering our best wishes vating pomp and circumstance to a national any accused terrorist would make that waiv- to the Women’s Club for their success as they er largely meaningless. security priority at the expense of fiscal re- continue to carry out their laudable mission The bill has so many other objectionable sponsibility. If Congress does not have the and for their dedication to bettering the lives of aspects that we can’t go into them all. gumption to limit spending on military bands to those around them. Among the worst: It leaves open the possi- $200 million in a time of financial crisis, how bility of subjecting American citizens to f will we be able to cut the $600 billion from the military detention and trial by a military defense budget required by the upcoming court. It will make it impossible to shut the CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1540, ´ budget sequestration? prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. And it in- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- cludes an unneeded expansion of the author- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 Mr. Speaker, I cannot vote for this national ization for the use of military force in Af- defense authorization. Congress should pass ghanistan to include indefinite detention of SPEECH OF a bill that supports our troops and their fami- anyone suspected of being a member of Al HON. BETTY McCOLLUM lies, responds to emerging threats to our na- Qaeda or an amorphous group of ‘‘associated forces’’ that could cover just about anyone OF MINNESOTA tional security. However, I cannot support leg- arrested anywhere in the world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES islation that erodes basic American freedoms. I request unanimous consent to insert a There is no doubt. This bill will make it Wednesday, December 14, 2011 harder to fight terrorism and do more harm copy of the aforementioned New York Times to the country’s international reputation. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today editorial into the RECORD with my remarks. The White House said that if implementing to oppose adoption of the Conference Report [From The New York Times, Dec. 15, 2011] it jeopardizes the rule of law, it expects Con- on H.R. 1540; the National Defense Authoriza- POLITICS OVER PRINCIPLE gress to work ‘‘quickly and tirelessly’’ to undo the damage. The White House will have tion Act for Fiscal Year 2012. This bill includes The trauma of Sept. 11, 2001, gave rise to a to make that happen. After it abdicated its dangerous provisions that put fundamental dangerous myth that, to be safe, America responsibility this week, we’re not convinced American values at risk. had to give up basic rights and restructure it will. Section 1021 of this Conference Report au- its legal system. The United States was now thorizes the President of the United States to in a perpetual state of war, the argument f detain indefinitely—without charge, without went, and the criminal approach to fighting HONORING SUMMERVILLE HIGH trial, and without due process—any individual terrorism—and the due process that goes along with it—wasn’t tough enough. SCHOOL JAZZ @ 8 ADVANCED suspected of terrorism. The section is written JAZZ CHOIR so broadly it raises legal questions about President George W. Bush used this insid- ious formula to claim that his office had the whether indefinite detention may be applicable inherent power to detain anyone he chose, to American citizens detained on American HON. JEFF DENHAM for as long as he chose, without a trial; to OF CALIFORNIA soil. Specifically, this provision empowers the authorize the torture of prisoners; and to spy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President to detain anyone who ‘‘substantially on Americans without a warrant. President supported’’ forces ‘‘associated’’ with al-Qaeda Obama came into office pledging his dedica- Monday, December 19, 2011 or the Taliban that are ‘‘engaged in hostilities tion to the rule of law and to reversing the Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to against the United States or its coalition part- Bush-era policies. He has fallen far short. acknowledge and honor the Summerville High ners.’’ It is troubling and problematic that the Mr. Obama refused to entertain any inves- School Jazz @ 8 Advanced Jazz Choir for tigation of the abuses of power under his legislation fails to define any of these terms. predecessor, and he has been far too willing their exceptional performance at the 2011 U.S. In an editorial today titled ‘‘Politics Over to adopt Mr. Bush’s extravagant claims of Capitol Christmas Tree. Principle’’ the New York Times argued against national secrets to prevent any courthouse The Jazz @ 8 Advanced Jazz Choir has a the legislation saying it could grant presidents accountability for those abuses. This week, 30-year history of outstanding performances. ‘‘the authority to throw American citizens into he is poised to sign into law terrible new This year, the 18-member group is comprised prison for life without charges or a trial.’’ Sen- measures that will make indefinite deten- of 10 girls and 8 boys, ranging from sopho- ator LINDSEY GRAHAM, a sponsor of the Sen- tion and military trials a permanent part of mores to seniors. The members, Camille ate’s defense authorization bill, stated clearly American law. Berringer, Adria Britton, Ian Britton, Joaquin The measures, contained in the annual the far-reaching intent of this section. He said military budget bill, will strip the F.B.I., David, Tonysha Hadden, Justin Jones, Kai the indefinite detention provision: ‘‘does apply federal prosecutors and federal courts of all Kellerman, Karissa Kirkle, Max Kohl, Sam to American citizens, and it designates the or most of their power to arrest and pros- Kohl, Charlie McClung, Hank Miller, Maeve world as the battlefield, including the home- ecute terrorists and hand it off to the mili- Moriarty, Mikayla Murry, Morgan Murry, Re- land.’’ tary, which has made clear that it doesn’t bekah O’Kelley, Aubreana Woodworth, and

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My bill will @ 8 is directed by Madeline Young, the vocal highest rank in the Boy Scout organization— fix this problem by requiring Fannie Mae and music and drama director and teacher. and the Silver Palm. Currently, Daniel is a Freddie Mac to reduce the interest rate on all Throughout the school year, this group per- freshman at the Milwaukee School of Engi- the mortgages they own to the current interest forms at many community and school events, neering, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s rate, which averages four percent. Home- including parades, veteran ceremonies, lunch- Degree in mechanical engineering and is a owners who have a better mortgage product eons for service groups, benefit dinners, and member of the rowing team. or want to opt out will be exempted. My bill is at local football and basketball games. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pride to rep- the first program that will directly help millions The invitation to perform in Washington D.C. resent a hero like Daniel. I ask all my col- of homeowners and address the housing crisis was a distinguished honor, and the students leagues to join me in honoring Daniel for his comprehensively. rehearsed every day to prepare. Accom- courageous acts of bravery. Mr. Speaker, homeownership is a central panying the group to Washington, D.C. was f part of the American dream. Ensuring that Diana Harford, Principal of the Connections people are able to maintain this critical invest- Visual and Performing Arts Academy and OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL ment is essential to achieving sustainable David Urquhart, Principal of Summerville High DEBT growth and economic development in our School. The Tuolumne County community, communities. Millions of responsible Ameri- which is a small, rural community in the Sierra HON. MIKE COFFMAN cans continue to bear the cost of this eco- Nevada foothills of central California, was OF COLORADO nomic crisis. I find this to be unacceptable. enormously generous and supportive of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They deserve fair and affordable mortgages students, the program and the school, pro- Monday, December 19, 2011 that allow them to plan for the future. This is viding the entire funding for the students to be why I urge my colleagues to take a major step able to make this once in a lifetime trip. In a Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, towards ending the housing crisis and support very short amount of time, generous contribu- on January 26, 1995, when the last attempt at this important legislation. tions ranging from $20 to over $6,000 were re- a balanced budget amendment passed the f ceived to raise the $20,000 to cover all the House by a bipartisan vote of 300–132, the costs for the four-day trip. Large donors in- national debt was $4,801,405,175,294.28. HONORING STANISLAUS NATIONAL clude Summerville High School Foundation, Today, it is $15,099,497,460,357.58. We’ve FOREST SERVICE Sonora Area Foundation, Black Hats, and added $10,298,092,285,063.30 dollars to our Black Oak Casino. debt in 16 years. This is $10 trillion in debt our HON. JEFF DENHAM In addition to the tree lighting performance, nation, our economy, and our children could OF CALIFORNIA the talented group of young adults performed have avoided with a balanced budget amend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. at the White House for two hours during public Monday, December 19, 2011 tours and the Library of Congress during the f 2011 Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Cere- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to INTRODUCING THE AFFORDABLE mony reception hosted by the California State acknowledge and honor Stanislaus National MORTGAGE FOR HOMEOWNERS Society and sponsored by Southern California Forest Service for supplying the 2011 U.S. ACT Edison. Capitol Christmas Tree. No season generates Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and more enthusiasm, heightened sense of good commending the Summerville High School HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS will, deeper traditions, and economic benefits Jazz @ 8 Advanced Jazz Choir on this ac- OF FLORIDA than the annual Christmas season, and the complishment, and for representing the city IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stanislaus National Forest Service provided the single and most beautiful symbol of the and county of Tuolumne in such a positive Monday, December 19, 2011 light. season—the Christmas Tree. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I This year, Speaker of the House JOHN f rise today to introduce the Affordable Mort- BOEHNER hosted the tree lighting ceremony on RECOGNIZING DANIEL MAUGHAN, gage for Homeowners Act. This bill would re- the West Front Lawn of the United States BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HER- duce the interest rate on all mortgages owned Capitol Building on Tuesday, December 6. OISM AWARD RECIPIENT or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac Seven-year-old Johnny Crawford from Sonora, to the current—and more affordable—interest California was the lucky child who flipped the HON. KENNY MARCHANT rate, which averages four percent. switch and turned on the 10,000 LED lights OF TEXAS As our nation is recovering from the worst that illuminated the tree. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recession and housing crisis in decades, mil- Since 1970, it has become an honor for one lions of homeowners continue to struggle to of the National Forests to be asked to provide Monday, December 19, 2011 make their mortgage payments and keep their the Capitol Tree. The appointed National For- Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- homes. Approximately 22 percent or 10.7 mil- est, in turn, engages help from diverse part- tinct pleasure to recognize Daniel Maughan of lion of homeowners owe more on their mort- ners throughout its respective State. The op- Euless, Texas, for receiving the Boy Scouts of gages than their homes are worth. In 2011, portunity to provide the Capitol Christmas Tree America (BSA) Heroism Award. The Heroism two million households received a foreclosure becomes a state-wide celebration and civic Award is the third-highest award presented by filing. Furthermore, the total mortgage debt event, leaving a lasting impression on all who BSA for lifesaving and meritorious action. This overhang in the Unites States approaches are fortunate enough to be involved. award is reserved for individuals who have $700 billion dollars. The state of Florida is by 2011 is only the fourth time California has demonstrated heroism and skill in saving or far one of the hardest hit regions in the coun- provided the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree—the attempting to save a life. Since the award’s in- try. last time was in 1995. Known as ‘‘The Peo- ception in 1923, Boy Scouts of America has During the height of the subprime mortgage ple’s Tree,’’ the 2011 Capitol Christmas Tree only awarded approximately 3,500 recipients crisis in 2008, many recognized that it was the was harvested from the Stanislaus National this distinguished honor. predatory lending practices of mortgage lend- Forest located in the Central Sierra Nevada On May 15, 2011, Daniel’s father, Mike ers that pushed millions of homeowners to Mountains. Maughan, Ph.D., suffered a heart attack due purchase homes they could not afford. Today, The Forest Service recommended 15 trees to an unknown blood clot that quickly traveled millions of responsible homeowners have un- to the Superintendent of the U.S. Capitol to his pulmonary artery. In an act of heroism, derwater mortgages, because of these unscru- Grounds, Ted Bechtel, in late August of 2011. Daniel performed CPR on his father, sus- pulous lending practices and declining home He made his final decision after a good night’s taining his life until paramedics arrived on values. I refuse to let American families strug- sleep. Several aspects are taken into account scene. Due to the trauma caused by the blood gle through no fault of their own. during the selection, including the shape and

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Of course, Mayor Terrell is a man of deep civic convic- rectives in the Report that could cause mis- access to the tree for ease of cutting, loading, tion, a loving father of 6, and a devoted grand- understandings between the FBI and the mili- and transporting are also considered. father of 17. tary regarding the detention of covered individ- This year’s 118-year-old Sierra White Fir Dan Terrell was born in Mitchell, Indiana, uals during the crucial early moments of an ar- tree is 63 feet tall. It weighs 8,300 pounds and and has remained there his entire life. He has rest when information gathering is most impor- traveled 4,280 miles from California to Wash- never lost the small town conservative spirit tant. He described an example where a ter- ington, D.C. Along the way, it made 23 stops; that growing up in the Heartland of America rorist arrest in a city like New York could 13 in California and 11 across the nation. An gave him. cause unnecessary confusion and conflict be- additional 100 companion trees were delivered Following his retirement from the Canadian tween city law enforcement and the military to the capital and placed in federal offices and Pacific Railroad, Dan Terrell was ready to con- because New York City is not a military con- congressional offices. They also transported centrate fully on helping his hometown over- trolled area. He also worries about how the the tree donated by the Tuolumne Band of come challenges that so many small cities and situation would play out if a group of detain- Me-Wuk Indians to the Smithsonian’s National towns have faced: lost businesses, sidewalks ees—some covered, others not—are captured Museum of the American Indian. The tree’s ar- that were unsafe or non-existent, infrastructure at the same time and what impact this might rival received international press and showed in total disrepair, drinking water barely able to have on the handling of their cases. the rest of the world that our nation has the pass State regulations. During Mayor Terrell’s There is also much confusion about the in- freedom to celebrate a religious holiday at the four years in office these, and many other definite detention authority in section 1021 of Capitol. concerns, have not only been addressed but the measure. Some say that this section does In addition, the Stanislaus National Forest have been corrected. not apply to U.S. citizens, but if that was the Service held a Statewide Song Search and Art Besides the tangible accomplishments, his intention of the conferees, American citizens Contest. They collected 2,500 outdoor and representation of the city as he traveled should have been specifically exempted the 2,200 indoor Christmas ornaments made by throughout Indiana offered his constituents a way they were in Section 1022 regarding man- datory military detention. The fact that Amer- Californians for the Tree. The use of recycled mayor they could be proud of. ican citizens were expressly exempted from and natural materials was encouraged. Also, His leadership and vision will be truly mandatory military detention under section they conducted a food drive for Gallup, New missed as he leaves the mayor’s office. His 1022—but not exempted under section 1021— Mexico, the third poorest city in the nation. love and his devotion for his hometown will suggests that Congress is implicitly endorsing The statewide food drive involved several food continue. Mr. Speaker, it has been a true the idea that American citizens may be indefi- banks from throughout the state that donated honor to stand in tribute and offer my thanks a pallet of food as well as collected food at nitely detained under the Authorization for Use to the civic service of Mayor Dan Terrell, one of Military Force. If Congress is going to spell every stop made in California. The food was of Indiana’s best mayors and my close friend. transported to Gallup, New Mexico, and the out the rules of arrest and detention, it should f community was very appreciative of the more have made clear that American citizens may than 14 pallets of food that the team delivered CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1540, not be indefinitely detained without due proc- on November 16. NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- ess of law. The Stanislaus National Forest also coordi- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 How U.S. citizens are to be treated when nated all the donations to fund the harvesting, detained as terror suspects and the question transport, and tour of the U.S. Capitol Christ- SPEECH OF of jurisdictional leadership during terror-related arrests are matters of such supreme national mas Tree. Additionally, there were many that HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN assisted in the momentous occasion that consequence that they should not have been OF MARYLAND made it possible. Special recognition should expeditiously appended to a National Defense IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Authorization Conference Report. These im- go to Maria Benech, 2011 U.S. Capitol Christ- portant issues should have had the benefit of mas Tree Coordinator, who worked tirelessly Wednesday, December 14, 2011 debate and close examination that can only on the project. Central Sierra Arts Council Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with happen during regular order. helped with the statewide song search and Art great regret that I rise to oppose this Defense f Competition. Gini Siebert of Out of Hand Authorization Conference Report. This is the helped create over 1,000 clay ornaments for first Defense Authorization Conference Report RECOGNIZING MR. TODD LAVOGUE the Tree and the indoor trees by garnering do- I have opposed since I was first elected in AND HIS STUDENTS AS HAS- nations from Sonora businesses to pay for 2002. TINGS’ HEROES classroom art projects. The Sonora Garden I cannot support this Conference Report be- Club made the 48 sprays that were given as cause it limits the tools available to detain and HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS gifts at each community the Tree visited prosecute terror suspects and could have the OF FLORIDA across the United States. Fire on the Mountain unintended effect of weakening our national IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were critical in the November 5 Tree Cutting security. As currently written, the language in Monday, December 19, 2011 Celebration in Sonora. Mark Patton, Frank the Report also creates potentially dangerous Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Gilbeau, and Danny Hess cut and laid the and costly confusion about the roles of the rise today to recognize Mr. Todd LaVogue and Tree down on the special cradle without military and law enforcement officials during breaking a branch in the 17 degree weather. the students in his social studies class at Roo- the arrest of terror suspects. At the same time, sevelt Middle School in West Palm Beach. Mr. The City of Sonora hosted a parade and es- certain provisions leave open the possibility cort on November 5. And finally, Cal Trans LaVogue recently engaged his students in that innocent U.S. citizens could be wrongfully Amnesty International’s letter-writing campaign and CHP who helped the Stanislaus National and indefinitely detained at the direction of the Forest Service move the tree from Point A to for human rights. Mr. LaVogue and his stu- President without appropriate access to civil- dents joined people of good conscience Barstow. ian courts. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and around the world in writing letters to govern- The mix of tools currently available to the ment officials in many countries, urging them commending the Stanislaus National Forest Executive Branch has strengthened our na- Service for a job well done in supplying the to release political prisoners and prisoners of tional security. Civilian prosecutors and federal conscience. The students were able to see 2011 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. courts have convicted and imprisoned hun- what such efforts can accomplish when the f dreds of terrorists, while the military tribunals government of the nation of Myanmar re- HONORING DAN TERRELL have convicted only a half-dozen. Why would leased opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi we want to tip the scales toward a less effec- after many years of house arrest. HON. TODD ROKITA tive enforcement tool? Why tie our own By expressing their concern for people im- hands? OF INDIANA properly and unfairly held in captivity by au- Sections 1021 and 1022 of the Report will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thoritarian governments around the world, Mr. generate confusion as to whether the military LaVogue and his students are shining exam- Monday, December 19, 2011 or the FBI and civilian law enforcement agen- ples of the best in humankind. They are peo- Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great cies have custody over terror suspects. Today, ple deserving of respect and admiration from privilege as the representative of Indiana’s in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Com- all of us.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:31 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.012 E19DEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E2316 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 19, 2011 Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of Mr. CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1540, of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. LaVogue and his students, and I am pleased NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- I am proud to recognize this important day to name them true Hastings’ Heroes. TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 again this year, and express my deepest sym- pathies to those who have lost loved ones to f SPEECH OF this tragedy. HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN The current state of our economy has great- HONORING TUOLUMNE BAND OF ly exacerbated national homelessness. It is OF CALIFORNIA ME-WUK INDIANS estimated that over half a million people expe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rience homelessness on any given night in the HON. JEFF DENHAM Wednesday, December 14, 2011 United States. Of those in the homeless popu- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I will vote for lation, 12 percent are veterans, and 17 per- OF CALIFORNIA H.R. 1540, the National Defense Authorization cent are considered chronically homeless. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Act for Fiscal Year 2012, because it contains These numbers highlight the fact that we are witnessing a growing human rights crisis right Monday, December 19, 2011 a number of important advancements. I am extremely disappointed, however, that we here at home. This is a crisis that cannot be Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to were unable to achieve more in our effort to ignored. acknowledge and honor the Tuolumne Band change U.S. policy on the treatment of detain- Mr. Speaker, as Co-Founder and Co-Chair- of Me-Wuk Indians for the integral part they ees. man of the Congressional Caucus on Home- played in bringing the 2011 U.S. Capitol H.R. 1540 contains a number of areas of lessness, I understand that we must and can Christmas Tree to Washington, DC. progress, including a pay increase for our do more to end homelessness. I urge my col- Since 1970, it has become an honor for one troops, important new protections for military leagues to join me in recognizing National of the National Forests to be asked to provide personnel who are victims of sexual assault, Homeless Persons’ Memorial to prevent and the Capitol Tree. The appointed National For- concrete requirements for the Department of end homelessness. est, in turn, engages help from diverse part- Defense to strengthen its audit-readiness, and f ners throughout its respective State. The op- increased cooperation with Israel on ballistic HONORING G. KENNETH CAR- portunity to provide the Capitol Christmas Tree missile defense. In addition, it contains the PENTER AND HAROLD FARRING- becomes a state-wide celebration and civic toughest sanctions yet on the Central Bank of TON, JR., ON THEIR INDUCTION event, leaving a lasting impression on all who Iran to pressure the Iranian regime from con- TO THE VETERANS HALL OF are fortunate enough to be involved. tinuing its pursuit of nuclear weapons. And, it FAME 2011 is only the fourth time California has blunts the defense spending increases of past contributed the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, years with significant cuts that are consistent HON. JOE COURTNEY the last time was in 1995. Known as ‘‘The with the end of the war in Iraq and the winding OF CONNECTICUT People’s Tree,’’ the 2011 Capitol Christmas down of our involvement in Afghanistan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When the House first considered H.R. 1540 Tree was harvested from the Stanislaus Na- Monday, December 19, 2011 tional Forest located in the Central Sierra Ne- earlier this year, I voted against it because of vada Mountains. The Tuolumne Band of Me- its misguided language on detainees. The Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Wuk Indians performed a blessing of the tree bill’s provision for military detention of Amer- to honor, recognize, and congratulate G. Ken- prior to it being harvested. The members of ican citizens was simply antithetical to Amer- neth Carpenter and Harold Farrington, Jr., on the tribe cut and laid the tree down on a spe- ican values. I joined with nearly three dozen their induction into the Veterans Hall of Fame. cial cradle without breaking a branch in the Members of Congress in urging that the lan- In 1967, Kenneth volunteered to serve his frigid 17 degree weather. guage on detainees be removed from the final country in Vietnam. After returning home, he found his calling and joined the clergy. During In addition to assisting with the harvesting version of the legislation. his 25 years as Senior Minister at Mystic’s and blessing of the 2011 Capitol Christmas I commend President Obama for insisting Union Baptist Church, Mr. Carpenter dedi- Tree, the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians on a number of improvements, including a cated himself to his community. He helped also harvested and blessed their own tree. prohibition on military detention of U.S. citi- found the Mystic Area Shelter & Hospitality, The 20-foot tall White Spruce was hand- zens and lawful residents, the removal of lan- providing a safe haven to more than 800 peo- picked by the Elders to be donated to the guage that would have banned the use of ci- ple and preventing hundreds more from be- Smithsonian’s National Museum of the Amer- vilian courts to prosecute Qaeda suspects, coming homeless. He also led the group that ican Indian. It is the first time that a Native and the elimination of language that would created the Sunshine Kitchen in Groton, which American tribe from California has donated a have provided an expanded authorization for served free meals to local people in need for tree to the museum. It traveled 4,280 miles the use of military force. 18 years. In addition, Mr. Carpenter co-found- from California to Washington, DC making 23 For these reasons I will vote for H.R. 1540. ed the Southeastern Connecticut Clergy Asso- stops along the way. At two of the stops, the I will closely monitor the law’s implementation, ciation to encourage people of different faiths Me-Wuk’s had tribal gift exchanges with two however, and press for further changes that to work together and volunteered to counsel other Indian tribes. The tree’s arrival received are needed to protect our civil liberties and the veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress international press and showed the rest of the rule of law, which Americans have fought to disorder. world that our nation has the freedom to cele- preserve at such great cost. f Harold Farrington, Jr., served in the Army’s brate a religious holiday at the Capitol. combat infantry in Vietnam. In 1968, he re- A notable moment for the Tuolumne Band RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOME- turned home after a mortar round blew up in of Me-Wuk Indians was being able to perform LESS PERSONS’ MEMORIAL DAY his left hand. Mr. Farrington spent five years a tribal dance in the Library of Congress. Their undergoing painful bone and skin grafts and performance marks the first time that a Native HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS tendon transplants. Harold was so impressed American tribe has danced in the historic OF FLORIDA with the care he received from the Veterans building. The dancers that participated were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefits counselor that he decided to go work Robert Millis, Louis Millis, Robert Burciaga, for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monday, December 19, 2011 Miguel Campos, Joey Guinn, Shanta Millis, Over the next 30 years, Mr. Farrington was Tricia Guinn, Heather Palmer, Darla Berg, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I dedicated to ensuring that veterans and their Janell Lavell, Melissa Wiest, Lucy Parker, and rise today to recognize National Homeless families were able to receive the disability Ursula Jones. Special Recognition should be Persons’ Memorial Day, which will be ob- compensation, benefits, and services to which extended to Reba Fuller, the Tuolumne Band served on December 21, 2011. This day has they were entitled. Harold established Vet- of Me-Wuk Indians Government Specialist, been observed annually since 1990 to remem- eran’s Services offices at the Naval Sub- who worked tirelessly on the project and trav- ber those who have lost their lives due to the marine Base in Groton, the Coast Guard eled with the tree until it was properly placed. tragedy of homelessness, and to bring atten- Academy in New London and the Naval Sta- Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and tion to the need to end homelessness. Last tion in Newport, RI, to help service-members commending the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk December, the House of Representatives transition to civilian life. Indians for their historic journey with the 2011 passed H. Con. Res. 325, a resolution that I The exemplary contributions that G. Ken- U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. introduced that supports the goals and ideals neth Carpenter and Harold Farrington, Jr.,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:31 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.015 E19DEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2317 have made to their communities after leaving specifically to address the need for vehicles the Compacts, which is to provide educational the military, have earned them a place in the and supplies for civilian student transportation, and employment opportunities to FAS citizens Veterans Hall of Fame. Mr. Speaker, I ask that the construction of a cultural repository for cul- and to avoid reliance on social services. The my colleagues join me in congratulating these tural artifacts unearthed during current and fu- plan also seeks to improve access to health two men and applauding their dedication to ture military construction, and the construction care, specifically dialysis treatment in the FAS. serving Connecticut and the nation. of a mental health and substance abuse facil- Over time, OIA’s improved coordination with f ity in Guam. The funding for this infrastructure the FAS will reduce the need for FAS migrants was done through a validated process and in to seek medical treatment in Guam or other RECOGNIZING THE REPUBLIC OF accordance with the Economic Adjustment jurisdictions. Finally, the plan would improve CHINA’S CENTENNIAL NATIONAL Committee criteria. These infrastructure im- screening procedures for potential migrants DAY provements are critical to ensuring that Guam with communicable diseases, or a criminal his- is able to sustain the additional military pres- tory. HON. JEFF MILLER ence anticipated from the build-up, and the Earlier this year, I cosigned a letter to the OF FLORIDA funds fulfill an agreement made between the Department of the Interior requesting it begin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Administration and the Government of Guam. working with the FAS on these issues. I com- I am, however, very concerned with cuts Monday, December 19, 2011 mend the Committee for including these provi- that were made to the Department of the Navy sions in this legislation. I expect these policies Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise for military construction projects directly relat- will significantly improve the implementation of today to recognize the Republic of China’s ing to the U.S.-Japan Roadmap for Realign- the Compacts, and ease the financial burdens many successes and to express my congratu- ment Implementation. The bill removes ap- currently placed on the local governments in lations on their Centennial. proximately $155 million in military construc- affected jurisdictions. In 1911 the Wuchang uprising gave birth to tion projects that support the Marine Corps re- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2055 sets critical spend- the Republic of China, becoming the first na- quirements for the realignment of forces from ing priorities for the Federal Government and tion in the ethnic Chinese world where democ- Okinawa to Guam. The removal of these fulfills Congress’ most fundamental duty to racy would take root. After the revolution, Dr. funds ignores the Administration’s efforts to provide the resources necessary to keep our Sun Yat-sen vowed to the people that they improve our military posture in Asia, and it fur- government running. Given the difficult budget would build a strong and prosperous nation ther delays inevitable investments that will be environment, the bill makes difficult choices in under a democratic government. Although that necessary to support the realignment. Further, a responsible manner. Moreover, the bill ulti- dream was not achieved before his death, his I am concerned that cutting funds for incre- mately provides critical support for Guam and ideas continued to live on. Today, Taiwan ment 2 of the North Ramp Utilities project the U.S. territories, and I urge my colleagues celebrates freedom and democracy and en- wastes nearly $20 million in previously appro- to support this bill. joys a prosperous economy. As a loyal friend priated funds. However, I do appreciate the f of the United States, we affirm our continued support for the Guam Strike requirements at commitment to Taiwan’s security and look for- Andersen Air Force Base. Guam Strike is an HONORING THE NANTUCKET HIGH ward to only strengthening our relationship. important program that helps to provide nec- SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM On behalf of the United States Congress, I essary ISR and Strike capabilities at Andersen congratulate the Republic of China on its Air Force Base. I appreciate the Committee’s HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING many accomplishments over the past 100 continued support of this program. OF MASSACHUSETTS years and invite my colleagues to join me in This bill also includes much needed support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES celebration. My wife Vicki joins me in offering for Guam, and the U.S. Territories. Specifi- Monday, December 19, 2011 our best wishes to the people of Taiwan for cally, it provides more than a million dollars for their continued prosperity. infrastructure on Guam to support sustainable Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f energy projects. The people of Guam currently honor the Nantucket Whalers in my district face some of the highest energy costs in the who represented their communities in the CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2055, Nation, and funding will help alleviate those Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Asso- CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIA- costs and reduce our dependence on imported ciation’s (MIAA) annual Super Bowls. The TIONS ACT, 2012 oil. The bill also increases funding for the As- teams from Bourne High School, Dennis-Yar- sistance to Territories program by nearly $5 mouth Regional High School, Duxbury High SPEECH OF million above the President’s Budget request. School, Mashpee High School, and Nantucket HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO However, I am concerned about the reduction High School won five of the nine Super Bowls OF GUAM in funds to the Empowering Insular Commu- across the State, demonstrating a true com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nities fund. This new account would strength- mitment to excellence in Massachusetts’ 10th en the foundations of economic development District. Since 1978 when the MIAA first regu- Friday, December 16, 2011 in the territories by addressing challenges pre- lated athletic events in the Commonwealth, Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today venting reliable delivery of critical services these tournaments have highlighted the dedi- in support of H.R. 2055, the Consolidated Ap- needed to attract investment. I hope that the cation and discipline of our State’s high school propriations Act for 2012. While this bill is not additional funds in the Assistance to Terri- football teams, and the five teams from the perfect, it makes critical investments in edu- tories fund can be used to meet this new pro- 10th Congressional District, who won their di- cation, military construction and civilian infra- gram’s needs. vision Super Bowls, are wonderful examples structure requirements on Guam, Wall Street In addition, once passed, this bill will signifi- of the best of high school sports. reform, and clean energy, and it ensures that cantly improve the implementation of the Com- I am certain that the student-athletes on our government remains funded through the pacts of Free Association. The Compacts are Nantucket’s high school football team will take remainder of Fiscal Year 2012. I thank Chair- an important national security arrangement for the valuable lesson of teamwork they have man HAL ROGERS and Ranking Member NORM our Nation; however, the impacts of Compact learned and translate it into many successes DICKS, and all my colleagues on the Appro- migration have placed a significant financial in the future. This is a tremendous achieve- priations Committee, for maintaining critical strain on the Government of Guam and simi- ment for the school, coaches and players, and funding that supports our Armed Forces and larly affected jurisdictions, in the form of edu- I congratulate them on making everyone in ensures that Guam and the U.S. Territories re- cation and health care costs, and other social their communities, including myself, proud. ceive necessary support from the Federal services. I would like to take a moment to now recog- Government. This bill funds a new position within the De- nize each of the hardworking athletes, their If passed, H.R. 2055 would appropriate $33 partment of the Interior’s Office of Insular Af- coach, and assistant coaches for their million for civilian infrastructure improvements fairs (OIA) dedicated to working on Compact achievements both on and off the field: on Guam through the Department of Defense impact issues. It will direct the Department to From Nantucket High School (by alphabet- Office of Economic Adjustment in response to work with the Freely Associated States to de- ical order): the realignment of U.S. Marine Corps forces to velop a comprehensive plan to mitigate the Jake Adams, Oscar Andersen, Keegan Bart- Guam. The bill would provide the necessary costs of Compact migration. The plan seeks to lett, Andrew Benson, Victor Boucher, appropriation and sufficient authorization for better inform potential Compact migrants of Valentino Coleman, Matt Correia, Terrel the Secretary of Defense to utilize these funds the original intent of the migration provision of Correia, Bryan Depass, Sam Earle, Hunter

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:31 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.019 E19DEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E2318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 19, 2011 Gray, Shane Hanlon, Stephen Harris, Jon 60—Anthony Burke, 61—Tristen O’Leary, vision Super Bowls, are wonderful examples Holdgate, Thomas Holdgate, Taylor Hughes, 63—Anthony Daly, 65—Spike Elizondo, 66— of the best of high school sports. Jacob Martinson, Zach Moran, Dylan O’Con- Chip Evangelista, 67—Arthur Hairston, 68— I am certain that the student-athletes on nor, Tanner O’Keefe, Jake Pearl, Codie Perry, Zach Mancini, 69—Nick Coelho, 70—Andrew Mashpee’s high school football team will take Dylan Perry, Jack Pitts, Alex Rezendes, Col- Robles, 71—Morgan Rosetta, 72—Kyle Pina, the valuable lesson of teamwork they have ton Robinson, Will Sarnie, Marshall Slade, Ian 73—Justin Haley, 74—Mike Alker, 75—Shane learned and translate it into many successes Smith, Joe Tallman, Trent Valero, Cooper Lappen, 76—Ryan Donahue, 77—Tommy in the future. This is a tremendous achieve- Voigt, Jon Vollans, Zach VonKampen. Kennedy, 78—Joe Tyo, 79—Dillon Collins, ment for the school, coaches and players, and Bill Manchester, Head Coach; Beau 84—Will Campbell, 87—Jason Lavallee, 88— I congratulate them on making everyone in Almodobar, Assistant Coach; Vaughan Thomas Cooper, 90—Raheem McFarlane, their communities, including myself, proud. Machado, Assistant Coach; Steve Murphy, As- Jake Campbell, Nick Warme, Devan Smith, I would like to take a moment to now recog- sistant Coach; Tim Psaradelis, Assistant Matt Perrino, Jeff Romulus, Ziad Kamel. nize each of the hardworking athletes, their Coach; Travis Lombardi, Assistant Coach; Bob Coach: Paul Funk; Assistants: Tom Camp- coach, athletic director, team doctor, assist- Kessler, Assistant Coach; Matt Erisman, As- bell, Chris Capobianco, Ross Jatkola, Matt ants, as well as the school administration for sistant Coach. Crossetti, Joe Jamiel, Nick Montalto, Dave their achievements both on and off the field: f Hamshire, Derick Rodrigues, John Terrio, Bob From Mashpee High School (by number): Montalto, Chris Corna; Managers: Joe Elliot 2—John Williams, 3—Cody Bingham-Hen- HONORING THE DENNIS-YAR- and Zack Hardigan. dricks, 4—Xavier Penveluar, 5—Devin MOUTH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL f VanGelder, 6—Jake Martini, 6—James Mur- TEAM phy, 7—Zack Orcutt, 9—Tyler Gaudreau, 12— UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA-LA- Chris Pearson, 14—Tyler Lawlee, 18—Jordan HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING FAYETTE RAGIN’ CAJUNS RIDE Keliinui, 20—Robbie Hendricks, 22—Larry OF MASSACHUSETTS TO NEW ORLEANS BOWL VIC- Green, 23—Zack Buckley, 24—Kevin Frye, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TORY 28—Robert Andrade, 30—Kameron Clark, 31—Jared Taylor, 36—Kyle Murrary, 40—Xa- Monday, December 19, 2011 HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. vier Rose, 44—John Benard, 47—Sam Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF LOUISIANA Elichalt, 50—Aaron Roderick, 52—Hayden Kil- honor the Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins in my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES patrick, 53—Ethan West, 56—Kris Carpenter, district who represented their communities in 59—Travis Parslow, 62—Dan Miklos, 70—An- the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic As- Monday, December 19, 2011 thony Sylvia, 76—Matt Miller, 76—Kevin Wil- sociation’s (MIAA’s) annual Super Bowls. The Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today son, 77—Graham Kilpartick, 79—Nathan teams from Bourne High School, Dennis-Yar- to congratulate the University of Louisiana-La- Chrzanowski, 80—Tea Moulton-Childs, 81— mouth Regional High School, Duxbury High fayette Ragin’ Cajuns football team for a thrill- Alexander Clark, 90—Jorgen Danielson, Devin School, Mashpee High School, and Nantucket ing victory in this past Saturday’s R+L Carriers McDaniel. High School won five of the nine Super Bowls New Orleans Bowl. Kicker Brett Baer’s 50- Head Coach: Matthew Triveri. across the state, demonstrating a true commit- yard field goal as time expired lifted the Ragin’ Assistants: Mark Balestracci, Patrick Ball, ment to excellence in Massachusetts’ 10th Cajuns to a come-from-behind victory over the Mark Doucette, Chris Rendigs. District. Since 1978 when the MIAA first regu- San Diego State Aztecs in dramatic fashion. Volunteers: Mike Mullen, John Moreno, Pat lated athletic events in the Commonwealth, Junior quarterback Blaine Gautier threw for Merrick. these tournaments have highlighted the dedi- three touchdowns and 470 yards, an R+L Car- Athletic Director: Mike Horne. cation and discipline of our state’s high school riers New Orleans Bowl record for passing Trainer: Courtney Briggs. football teams, and the five teams from the yardage. Playing in its first bowl game in 41 Team Doctor: Rich Mosychuk. Principal: Jane Day. 10th Congressional District, who won their di- years, the Ragin’ Cajuns did not disappoint its Superintendent of schools: Ann Bradshaw. vision Super Bowls, are wonderful examples fan base. The last-second field goal propelled of the best of high school sports. the team to its first ever Division I FBS bowl f I am certain that the student-athletes on victory. HONORING THE BOURNE HIGH Dennis-Yarmouth’s high school football team I would like to congratulate Coach Mark SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM will take the valuable lesson of teamwork they Hudspeth, the Ragin’ Cajuns football team, have learned and translate it into many suc- and the entire University of Louisiana-Lafay- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING cesses in the future. This is a tremendous ette family for a successful season and a job OF MASSACHUSETTS achievement for the school, coaches and play- well done. GEAUX CAJUNS! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers, and I congratulate them on making every- f one in their communities, including myself, Monday, December 19, 2011 proud. HONORING THE MASHPEE HIGH Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I would like to take a moment to now recog- SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM honor the Bourne High School Canalmen in nize each of the hardworking athletes, their my district who represented their communities coach, assistants and managers for their HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic achievements both on and off the field: OF MASSACHUSETTS Association’s (MIAA) annual Super Bowls. The From Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teams from Bourne High School, Dennis-Yar- School (by number): mouth Regional High School, Duxbury High Monday, December 19, 2011 1—Damion Johnson, 2—Quan Lovett, 3— School, Mashpee High School, and Nantucket Kent Metz, 4—Rufus Hamilton, 5—Spencer Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to High School won five of the nine Super Bowls Tyler, 6—Mike Dunn, 7—Mathew Montalto, honor the Mashpee Falcons in my district who across the state, demonstrating a true commit- 10—A.J. Breault, 11—Jeremy Lucyk, 12—Ste- represented their communities in the Massa- ment to excellence in Massachusetts’ 10th ven Azor, 13—Kyle Stephens, 14—Spencer chusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s District. Since 1978 when the MIAA first regu- McCaffrey, 15—Mike Anderson, 16—Ryan (MIAA) annual Super Bowls. The teams from lated athletic events in the Commonwealth, Barabe, 17—Liam Matheson, 18—Jacob Bourne High School, Dennis-Yarmouth Re- these tournaments have highlighted the dedi- Pawlina, 20—Ben Chapakso, 21—Sean Iliffe, gional High School, Duxbury High School, cation and discipline of our state’s high school 22—Dylan Hodsdon, 23—Cory Desimone, Mashpee High School, and Nantucket High football teams, and the five teams from the 24—Kenneth Couture, 25—Gandin McCaffrey, School won five of the nine Super Bowls 10th Congressional District, who won their di- 30—Joe Furness, 33—Cooper Greenspon- across the state, demonstrating a true commit- vision Super Bowls, are wonderful examples Sullivan, 35—Tom Dasilva, 44—Chase Orava, ment to excellence in Massachusetts’ 10th of the best of high school sports. 45—Mathew Peterson. District. Since 1978 when the MIAA first regu- I am certain that the student-athletes on 50—Liam Breen, 51—Quinn Campbell, 52— lated athletic events in the Commonwealth, Bourne’s high school football team will take Eduardo Seabra-Amancio, 53—Dan Robles, these tournaments have highlighted the dedi- the valuable lesson of teamwork they have 54—John Downs, 55—John Terrio, 56— cation and discipline of our state’s high school learned and translate it into many successes Casey Allen, 57—Barry Dempsey, 58— football teams, and the five teams from the in the future. This is a tremendous achieve- Mathew Quattrucci, 59—Hunter Oppedisano, 10th Congressional District, who won their di- ment for the school, coaches and players, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:31 Dec 20, 2011 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.020 E19DEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 19, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2319 I congratulate them on making everyone in ship, Bergen County CAP was selected as the School won five of the nine Super Bowls their communities, including myself, proud. inaugural recipient of the 1st Annual Charles across the state, demonstrating a true commit- I would like to take a moment to now recog- E. Braithwait Award for Leadership by the Na- ment to excellence in Massachusetts’ 10th nize each of the hardworking athletes, their tional Community Action Foundation (NCAF) District. Since 1978 when the MIAA first regu- coach, assistants and athletic director for their for creating new models for economic oppor- lated athletic events in the Commonwealth, achievements both on and off the field: tunity for low-income families and the agen- these tournaments have highlighted the dedi- From Bourne High School (by number): cies that serve them. cation and discipline of our state’s high school 3—Nigel Jackson, 5—Nick Pereira, 7—Tyler Bob is also the founder and CEO of Com- football teams, and the five teams from the Ruggiero, 9—Geoffrey Hite, 10—Jason munity Housing in Partnership, Inc. (CHIP), a 10th Congressional District, who won their di- Moriarty, 11—Terrell Rogers, 12—Jovier HUD certified Community Housing Develop- vision Super Bowls, are wonderful examples Nivar, 14—Zach Songer, 21—Chad Marsh, ment Organization created in 1989. This is a of the best of high school sports. 24—Marquesse Rhodes, 30—Tyler Benotti, New Jersey not-for-profit real estate develop- I am certain that the student-athletes on 32—Christopher Mayer, 34—Jake Achstetter, ment company that has developed affordable Duxbury’s high school football team will take 35—Michael Stephens, 60—Connor Collett, housing for persons with special needs, home- the valuable lesson of teamwork they have 48—Team Captain Joe Epps, 50—Kyle Voss, less persons in transition, older adults, first learned and translate it into many successes 51—Dan DiMonda, 55—Brandon Boisvert, time homebuyers and low-income renters. Act- in the future. This is a tremendous achieve- 56—Team Captain Jack Schmitt, 57—Manny ing as the designated developer for the Jersey ment for the school, coaches and players, and Pereira, 58—Colin Lanoie, 61—Cody Black, City Redevelopment Authority, CHIP recently I congratulate them on making everyone in 62—Justin Breton, 63—Tripper Johnson, 64— completed the re-development of a city block their communities, including myself, proud. Tommy Davis, 66—Robert Hodkinson, 70— in an economically distressed area of the city. I would like to take a moment to now recog- Andrew Veliotis, 72—Zachary Keif, 74—Pat Furthermore, in partnership with the Na- nize each of the hardworking athletes and Sullivan, 75—Corey Travers, 76—Mike tional Community Action Foundation and their coach for their achievements both on and Raftery, 77—Connor Schmitt, 81—Dillon Southern New Hampshire University, Bob off the field. Woodside, 85—Team Captain Drew Girouard, helped initiate a master’s program for the ben- From Duxbury High School (by number): 88—Kent Murtaugh. efit of the Community Action Agency Network. 1—Tucker Hannon, 2—Reilly Naton (C), 3— Coach: John McIntyre; Assistants: Dave Community Action Agency employees from Andrew Buron, 4—Khai Perry, 5—Jay DeFelice, James Lanoie, Terry Donovan, around the Nation have been working toward McDermott, 6—Greg Williams, 7—Matt Brent Lyden, Craig Davidson; Athletic Director: their master’s degrees through this online pro- Okeefe, 8—James Burke (C), 9—Don Webber Scott Ashworth. gram. (C), 10—Sean McCarthy, 11—Kevin Win- f Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate my chester, 12—James Higgins, 13—Patrick dear friend, Robert F. Halsch, on his 30th an- Buell, 14—Ryan Scanlon, 15—Mike Tougas, HONORING ROBERT F. HALSCH niversary as Executive Director of the Bergen 16—Keenan Siciliano, 17—Drew Hadley, 19— County Community Action Partnership. I join Luke DiVasta, 20—Max Randall (C), 21— HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN with the grateful residents of Bergen County in Colin Johnson, 22—Seamus Connelly, 23— OF NEW JERSEY thanking him for innumerable contributions to Andrew Padula, 24—Jon Hurvitz, 25—Andrew IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the development of our community. I am con- Baker, 26—Joe Guilfoile, 27—Ben Clark, 28— fident that his leadership and dedication to Wes Quinzani, 32—Jim Chappuis, 33—Henry Monday, December 19, 2011 service will continue to be a blessing to count- Narlee, 34—Henry Buonagurio (C), 35—Kyle Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, less New Jerseyans in need. Macleod, 36—Mike Kozmiski, 38—JP O’Neil, I rise today to honor my dear friend, Robert F. f 40—Marshall McCarthy. Halsch, in honor of his 30th anniversary with 41—Steven Bouchie, 42—Sean Casey, the Bergen County Community Action Partner- HONORING THE DUXBURY HIGH 43—Chris Haney, 47—Brody Zisko, 49—Mar- ship. SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM tin Moxter, 50—Drew Lawrence, 51—Kevin Since 1984, Bob has provided exceptional DiBona, 52—Rick Lippard, 53—Kasey leadership to this multi-faceted anti-poverty or- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Stefanski, 54—Chris Bertoni, 55—Marcus ganization. As Executive Director he is re- OF MASSACHUSETTS Urann, 56—Owen Grey, 57—Cam Schofield, sponsible for supervising 250 employees who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 58—Luke Glathorn, 59—Chris Cote, 60—Bill run programs related to health, housing, men- Weld, 61—Cj Loconte, 62—Dave Creed, 63— tal health, substance abuse, education, child Monday, December 19, 2011 Mark Trudeau, 64—Bobby Boyle, 65—Sean care, Head Start, immigration, nutrition, en- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Gleason, 66—Mike Klein, 67—Theodore Hol- ergy, asset development, and economic and honor the Duxbury Dragons in my district who land, 69—Gordon Acha, 70—Grant Kramer, community development. represented their communities in the Massa- 71—Brendan Connolly, 72—Rob Kosharek, Highlights from his tenure include the open- chusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s 73—Carter Bulman, 74—Pat Blair, 75—Win- ing of new Head Start sites, creating a new (MIAA) annual Super Bowls. The teams from ston Schromm, 76—Kevin Lema, 77—Johnny Federally Qualified Health Center and char- Bourne High School, Dennis-Yarmouth Re- Congdon, 78—Jack Herlihy, 79—Dylan Buck- tering the first new federal credit union in New gional High School, Duxbury High School, ley, 80—Tommy Sarles, 86—Alden Fontana, Jersey in two decades. Under Bob’s leader- Mashpee High School, and Nantucket High Coach: Dave Maimaron.

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Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Tuesday: To be announced. session.

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HOUSE Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E2314, E2315, E2316 Rokita, Todd, Ind., E2315 Keating, William R., Mass., E2312, E2317, E2318, E2318, Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E2311 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E2317 E2318, E2319 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E2319 Boustany, Charles W., Jr., La., E2318 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E2309, E2313 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E2310 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E2314 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E2314 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E2312 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E2316 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E2312, E2317 Turner, Michael R., Ohio, E2309, E2310 DeGette, Diana, Colo., E2309, E2311 Richardson, Laura, Calif., E2310 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E2315 Denham, Jeff, Calif., E2313, E2314, E2316 Rigell, E. Scott, Va., E2312 Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E2316

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