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

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Vol. 151 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2005 No. 79 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Your blessings and for Your grace for where he and his wife Hilda remain ac- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- our lives. Amen. tive in helping throughout our commu- pore (Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire). f nity. Before arriving in Ocala, Dr. Johnson served in churches in Texas, f THE JOURNAL Tennessee and West Virginia. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The While attending to the needs of his PRO TEMPORE Chair has examined the Journal of the flock, Pastor Johnson has served as The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- last day’s proceedings and announces president of the Florida Baptist Con- fore the House the following commu- to the House his approval thereof. vention, chairman of the Florida Bap- nication from the Speaker: Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- tist State Board of Missions and the nal stands approved. WASHINGTON, DC, chairman of the Board of Trustees of June 15, 2005. f New Orleans Baptist Theological Semi- I hereby appoint the Honorable JEB BRAD- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE nary. Although this is a distinguished LEY to act as Speaker pro tempore on this record of service, more importantly, he The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the day. is a respected man of the Lord. gentleman from New York (Mr. NAD- J. DENNIS HASTERT, I appreciate this opportunity to LER) come forward and lead the House Speaker of the House of Representatives. share Pastor Johnson’s wisdom with in the Pledge of Allegiance. f my colleagues this morning, and I look Mr. NADLER led the Pledge of Alle- forward, Mr. Speaker, to taking him to PRAYER giance as follows: the White House for the picnic. Dr. Edward D. Johnson, Senior Pas- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the tor, First Baptist Church of Ocala, United States of America, and to the Repub- f lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Ocala, FL, offered the following prayer: indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Dear Father, I thank You for each HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES BY Member of the House of Representa- f KEEPING REGULATIONS FAIR tives. I thank You for the sacrifice WELCOMING DR. EDWARD D. JOHN- (Mrs. KELLY asked and was given they give in order to represent our SON, SENIOR PASTOR, FIRST permission to address the House for 1 communities; time spent away from BAPTIST CHURCH OF OCALA, minute and to revise and extend her re- their families, time spent here in OCALA, FL, TO THE HOUSE OF marks.) Washington and time spent in serving REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise others. I am aware of the enormity of (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given today seeking support for H.R. 1167, their responsibility in making deci- permission to address the House for 1 which I introduced to enable Congress sions about issues that not only affect minute and to revise and extend his re- to better scrutinize laws and regula- our incomes, but also affect our na- marks.) tions imposed on America’s small busi- tional security, our moral well-being Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, it is nesses. and our precious freedoms as a nation. with a great deal of delight and an In New York’s Hudson Valley I rep- I pray that You would bless these honor for me to have my pastor, Dr. Ed resent small business owners who tell men and women with physical health, Johnson, provide the opening prayer me time and again that unnecessary mental acuity, moral toughness and for the House of Representatives this paperwork and unreasonable govern- spiritual peace. You have established morning. We were privileged today to ment regulations are the most severe us as a ‘‘nation under God.’’ You have hear his brief words of inspiration and problem they face at work each day. reminded us that in Your Word, guidance. Our Nation’s small businesses create ‘‘Blessed is the nation whose God is the Dr. Johnson is the Senior Pastor of 7 out of 10 new jobs and are the pri- Lord.’’ Heavenly Father, we ask for the First Baptist Church of Ocala, FL, mary engine of economic growth for Your continued blessing on our Nation my hometown. This is a thriving our communities. However, the burden and for peace and prosperity to abound church, and one of the largest in Mar- of regulatory compliance on these through our land. ion County. My wife and I attend with same small businesses is as much as 50 As a Christian, while I make this our family, and we enjoy the warm and percent greater than it is for larger prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, I welcoming atmosphere. companies. It costs the average small know that many others approach pray- Pastor Johnson has been with the business almost $7,000 per employee er in a different manner. We all ask for First Baptist Church for 22 years, each year. Small businesses should be

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VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.000 H15JNPT1 H4490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 able to use this money to hire new em- One promising proposal, the creation RECOGNIZING THE SACRIFICE ployees to better serve their cus- of personal retirement accounts, has MADE BY LANCE CORPORAL tomers. Instead, they lose it because already been taken off the table by the AARON MANKIN they are complying with excessive reg- Democrats before genuine debate has (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given ulation. even begun. I believe that younger permission to address the House for 1 Mr. Speaker, it is time for this body workers should have the opportunity minute and to revise and extend his re- to take a strong stand in support of our to plan for a higher retirement income marks.) small businesses in the Hudson Valley than that which the current system Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise and throughout the country. By pass- would allow. Workers retiring after today to recognize the sacrifice made ing my legislation, we can improve the about 2042 can only expect to receive by Lance Corporal Aaron Mankin of transparency of regulatory decisions about 73 percent or less of what they Rogers, Arkansas. I grew up with Aar- from our Federal agencies. are being promised today. on’s father Steve, and my children Congress and the GAO must fully I hear from my constituents daily grew up with Aaron. They are a won- evaluate unfair costs and impacts on about broken promises by our govern- derful family. small businesses before new rules are ment. Personal accounts are a perfect Last month Aaron, a photographer implemented. Please help our small example of a way we can give the and writer for the Public Affairs Office businesses and keep regulations fair by American public control of their hard- at Camp Fallujah, was badly wounded cosponsoring H.R. 1167. earned income and avoid broken prom- while serving in Iraq. He suffered in- f ises to its people. tense burns and major lung damage Mr. Speaker, it is only fair to work- when the armored vehicle he was trav- REPUBLICANS NOT CREATING ing Americans that we have true de- JOBS eling in ran over a land mine in North- bate on Social Security reform before ern Iraq. (Mr. NADLER asked and was given tossing out so-called partisan ideas. I had been in Fallujah several weeks permission to address the House for 1 f before, and by chance Aaron saw I was minute and to revise and extend his re- there. He actually showed us around, marks.) TRIBUTE TO THE LATE STAFF SERGEANT JUSTIN LEE VASQUEZ and I cannot tell you how proud I was Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, job cre- of him and how proud he was of being ation under the Bush administration (Mr. SALAZAR asked and was given a marine serving his country in Iraq. remains disappointing, despite 3 years permission to address the House for 1 Aaron was sent to Brook Army Med- of economic recovery. Last month the minute and to revise and extend his re- ical Center in San Antonio and placed economy created only 78,000 jobs. There marks.) in the ICU. The damage to his lungs are fewer private sector jobs in the Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I stand was so extensive that he was placed on United States today than there were in here today to pay tribute to and recog- a ventilator. He had third-degree burns January 2001 when President Bush took nize Army Staff Sergeant Justin Lee on his arms and had to have his thumb office. In fact, the economy must still Vasquez. Sgt. Vasquez was killed in the and two-thirds of his index finger on create an additional 24,000 jobs just to line of duty while serving his country his right hand amputated. get back to where we were in 2001. In in Iraq. Justin Vasquez was proud of Aaron’s will to persevere is strong the Clinton years we created 23 million his service in the Army and willingly though, Mr. Speaker. He is off the ven- new jobs. We did not lose private sector wore his country’s uniform. We should tilator, and he recently took his first jobs. honor his dedication, courage and lead- steps since the accident. He has told Also on this President’s watch, our ership. his parents that he is looking forward economy has lost 2.8 million manufac- Each day men and women in the to rejoining his fellow marines after turing jobs, including 7,000 more last Armed Forces willingly face unknown rehab, and because of the Lord and His month. The weakness of the job mar- dangers in the hope to bring peace and blessing, the doctors at Brook Army ket is also showing up in the continued prosperity to those in need. We must Medical Center feel positive about his stagnation of workers’ earnings. not forget the individual stories of chances of doing that. Today, on average, workers’ hourly these soldiers who have served our Mr. Speaker, at the young age of 23, wages are down 1 percent from last country with courage and honor. Aaron has made a tremendous sacrifice year if you factor in inflation. That Justin Vasquez was from Manzanola, for his country. He is a true American means workers are taking home less, Colorado. He played football in high hero. I ask my colleagues to keep at a time when their health care, edu- school and loved to hunt and fish with Aaron and his family in their thoughts cation and gas bills are skyrocketing. his family. He was known throughout and prayers as he continues down the Mr. Speaker, Republicans had their his squadron as being a dedicated lead- path of recovery. chance to jump-start the economy. For er who always wanted to help other f 4 years they have been cutting taxes people. for the wealthiest few in the hopes that Justin Vazquez was serving his sec- HOUSE MUST TAKE UP CHEMICAL jobs and higher salaries would trickle ond tour of duty. He was given the op- SECURITY IMMEDIATELY down to the middle class. It has not tion not to return to Iraq. Instead, he (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given happened. returned, because he did not want to permission to address the House for 1 Mr. Speaker, it is time for a new ap- leave his men alone. minute and to revise and extend his re- proach. On Sunday, June 5, 2005, Staff Ser- marks.) f geant Justin Lee Vasquez was killed Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today when his military convoy was at- the Committee on Homeland Security SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATE tacked. will hold a hearing on chemical secu- ACCOUNTS Justin Vasquez made the ultimate rity, something that has been put off (Mr. MILLER of Florida asked and sacrifice by courageously and honor- for far too long. was given permission to address the ably serving his country. To him it was It has almost been 4 years since the House for 1 minute and to revise and everything to be a soldier. attacks of September 11 showed us just extend his remarks.) My heart goes out to Justin’s parents how determined terrorists are to at- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Vicki and Tino, his wife Riley, and his tack us. In that time the House has talk of bipartisanship in legislating son Justin. The Vasquez family has taken action to deal with nuclear secu- real solutions for the American people demonstrated exceptional selflessness rity, cybersecurity, port security, bor- must have been just that; talk. The and courage in such trying times. der security and airline security, just 109th Congress commenced just 6 Mr. Speaker, I submit this recogni- to name a few. But we have yet to deal months ago, and some Members on the tion to the United States House of Rep- with chemical security, something that other side of the aisle are still schem- resentatives in honor of their sacrifice, Richard Falkenrath, a former Bush ad- ing on how to derail practical solutions so that Justin Lee Vasquez may live on ministration official working on home- for reforming Social Security. in memory. land security, called ‘‘uniquely deadly,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.003 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4491 pervasive, and susceptible to terrorist should have that opportunity, regard- Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise attack.’’ less of their income. Democrats are in support of the House Democrats’ Imagine a terrorist blowing up a committed, as part of our ‘‘Democrats’ positive education agenda, which in- chemical storage facility and releasing New Partnership for America’s Fu- cludes specific steps to promote oppor- a cloud of toxic gas, threatening the ture,’’ to working with States to estab- tunity by strengthening our schools. lives of millions of Americans. lish, expand, or improve high-quality, In my home State of California, near- The time to act is now, and that is pre-K programs. ly half of Latino and African American why I have introduced the Chemical The bottom line is: pre-K works. high school students failed to graduate Security Act. I am glad the Committee Children who participate are more in the year 2002. In Los Angeles, Cali- on Homeland Security has started this likely to excel academically, go to col- fornia, the situation is even worse. process, but it cannot stop there. My lege, and hold a secure job, and less Just 39 percent of Latinos and 47 per- own committee, the Committee on En- likely to require special education, to cent of African American students ergy and Commerce, which has juris- have delinquency problems, or slip into graduated from high school. diction over chemical security, must welfare dependency. It is frustrating to see these stag- now follow suit, because the con- This is the educational equivalent of gering statistics, while Republicans in- sequences of inaction are just too preventive health care. As childhood sist on giving tax cuts to the very great. immunizations allow us to avoid debili- wealthy while shortchanging vital edu- f tating illness, similarly, high-quality cation programs. Republicans have pre-K reduces the need for remedial ef- failed American students. SUPPORT THE HYDE U.N. REFORM forts and produces more successful The Democratic plan calls for boost- ACT OF 2005 adults. ing college opportunity, affordability, (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was Like all educational issues, this is improving teacher quality, fully fund- given permission to address the House fundamentally an economic issue. ing No Child Left Behind, and expand- for 1 minute and to revise and extend High-quality pre-K is a desperately ing pre-school opportunities for our her remarks.) needed investment in our children, children. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, their future, and our Nation’s eco- For these reasons, I support the tomorrow the House will consider a nomic strength. Democratic agenda for a strong and eq- very important bill that aims to insti- Mr. Speaker, our global competitors uitable education system for all Ameri- tute long overdue United Nations re- do not wait until children turn 5 to cans. I urge my colleagues to do the form. It is tragic that at a time of nu- begin their formal education. Why same. merous scandals that have character- should we? f ized the U.N. over the past decade, we f ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION can see that they have been no acci- AMBASSADOR EVANS DESERVES dents. Rather, they have been the re- (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was THE AWARD sult of a flawed structure that gives given permission to address the House rise to passing the buck at best, and (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- for 1 minute.) corruption, profiteering and collusion mission to address the House for 1 Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, at worst. minute and to revise and extend his re- the need to secure our borders has The litany of scandals reads like a marks.) never been greater. Thousands of ille- rogues gallery, everything from sexual Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, the U.S. gal immigrants are crossing our bor- misconduct, rape and sex trafficking to Ambassador to Armenia, John Evans, ders on a daily basis, and every public embezzlement, fraud and general mis- recently received an award from the service is taking a financial hit from management. Other examples include American Foreign Service Association illegal immigration. Whether it is edu- the notorious oil-for-food scandal or for constructive dissent that is in- cation, health care, or law enforce- the U.N.’s egregious record of the mis- tended to ‘‘foster creativity and intel- ment, our State and local governments treatment of the State of Israel. lectual courage within the State De- are being stretched to the limit. partment bureaucracy.’’ That is not even the worst of it. Ille- b 1015 Last year, the winner was critical of gal Mexican immigrants are given a 32- It is clear that at a time when the the Iraq war. page guidebook, paid for and contrib- international landscape is polluted by Ambassador Evans’ constructive dis- uted by the Mexican Government, pro- enemies of freedom who have no inter- sent was calling the deaths of 1.5 mil- viding tips on how to obtain benefits, est in world order, the U.N. must seek lion Armenians at the hands of the avoid arrest, and blend into our society to distinguish itself by its integrity Ottomans in 1915 genocide. Our na- once they have crossed our border. and leadership, rather than by its mis- tional policy towards the 1915 events Recently, a Denver area police officer deeds. calls it a tragedy, but not genocide. was shot and killed by an illegal immi- We must save the United Nations So Turkey was very upset, as were a grant. That illegal alien had been from itself. Let us render our strong number of ‘‘very serious people’’ at the pulled over and ticketed three times in support for the Henry Hyde United Na- State Department. And this award, in- the previous 7 months by officers who tions Reform Act of 2005 before us to- tended to encourage dissent, was re- never asked him about his immigration morrow. voked. status, even though he had only a f Obviously, the State Department was Mexican driver’s license and no insur- concerned about upsetting our ally, ance. The sad thing is that the officers STRENGTHEN OUR SCHOOLS Turkey, though the facts seem to sup- did everything correctly, according to (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given port the ambassador here. The sad the police manual. permission to address the House for 1 thing is that an award intended to en- Mr. Speaker, our immigration poli- minute and to revise and extend her re- courage dissent has now reinforced the cies are badly broken. When they get in marks.) powers that be. It seems the State De- the way of justice being served, it is Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, many of partment is okay with dissent from the time for strong enforcement of our the children with the greatest capacity policy of a Republican President in laws and to secure our borders. to learn will not be finishing their Iraq, but it opposes dissent from a pol- f school year because they did not have icy that denies the truth. TIME TO TAKE STEPS TO BEGIN a school year. I am talking about chil- So much for intellectual courage. WITHDRAWING U.S. TROOPS dren under 5 who are often left behind f because too few States offer universal, FROM IRAQ voluntary, State-funded, pre-K pro- DEMOCRATS’ EDUCATION AGENDA (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given grams. (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given per- permission to address the House for 1 Democrats believe every parent who mission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- wants to send a young child to pre-K minute.) marks.)

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.004 H15JNPT1 H4492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, a few Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, as the mid- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, the Com- moments ago, I heard my colleagues dle class continues to feel squeezed by mittee on the Judiciary chairman from both sides of the aisle express an economy that is creating few jobs, turned the lights off on democracy last their grief over how the war has come it is time that President Bush and the Friday morning when he halted a hear- home and visited families and loved Republicans here in Congress admit ing on the PATRIOT Act in which op- ones within their district. In truth, that their economic policies are not position voices were given time. After this war is destroying the aspirations working. Friday’s hearing, it was clear that the of people of both countries. Democrats in the House have a plan chairman does not like to hear from Today, the United States Congress is that will lift the incomes of working those that do not agree with his opin- being visited by workers from Iraq: families and bring the unemployment ion; certainly, an abuse to the freedom members of the Iraqi Federation of rate down. Instead, Republicans are of speech. Labor and members of the Federation passing legislation to meet the needs of During the hearing, the chairman of Workers Councils and Unions of their corporate special interest friends scolded both Democratic Members and Iraq, all of whom were involved in chal- and the wealthy, not ordinary, Ameri- panelists; and when he did not agree lenging the regime of Saddam Hussein; cans. with a comment, he demanded panel- all of whom stand very strongly in de- Legislative choices show values. The ists wrap it up. When he got really fense of workers’ rights, human rights; fact is, Democrats, historically, have a mad, he just gaveled the hearing to an all of whom are seeking peace; all of better record of creating jobs. After 5 end and stormed out of the room. What whom are seeking an end to the war in years in office, President Bush has yet appalling behavior for a distinguished Iraq. to create his first net job. At this same leader. It is time for this Congress to put period, President Clinton had created Then, as Democratic members tried aside the partisan differences which 11.9 million jobs. to continue the hearing, the micro- have occurred over the war and to Oh, you can say the economy is fine, phones in the room were turned off. come together in a plan where we can but honesty requires that you admit it When that did not silence my Demo- unify to take steps to withdraw our is fine for the very wealthy. cratic colleagues, the Republicans fi- troops from Iraq and to take steps to You can blame people’s problems on nally turned off the lights. heal the breach which the war has cre- economic cycles or terrorist attacks or Mr. Speaker, some congressional Re- ated between America and the world foreign influences, but excuses are not publicans are abusing their power over community. jobs. this House to silence any opposition to f The Democratic approach works and either them or to the Bush administra- has worked historically. tion. The gentleman from Wisconsin LINKING U.S. SUPPORT TO U.N. (Chairman SENSENBRENNER) should not RESULTS f MEN’S HEALTH WEEK only apologize to everyone who at- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina tended Friday’s hearing, but to every asked and was given permission to ad- (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given Member of this House. That is simply dress the House for 1 minute and to re- permission to address the House for 1 not the way the people’s House is sup- vise and extend his remarks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- posed to work, and it is time this arro- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. marks.) gance stops. Speaker, as the largest financial con- Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise tributor to the United Nations, the today to talk about men’s health and f United States should be assured that the importance of screening and pre- U.N. programs are accountable, effi- ventive care. RECOGNIZING MEN’S HEALTH cient, and results-oriented. This week is National Men’s Health WEEK Unfortunately, we still have no guar- Week, and there is no better way to ob- antee that our contributions are used serve it than to encourage men across (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- for valuable purposes. Although U.N. America to take control of their ida asked and was given permission to Secretary General Kofi Annan has dis- health. address the House for 1 minute and to cussed reform of the United Nations for Mr. Speaker, it is disturbing to learn revise and extend her remarks.) years, his words have rarely resulted in that women are 100 percent more likely Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- action. In 1995, two dozen U.S. staffers to visit a doctor for preventive ida. Mr. Speaker, since congressional defrauded or squandered up to $10 mil- screenings than men. This puts our passage in 1994, Men’s Health Week has lion in agency funds. Two years later, friends, husbands, fathers, and grand- brought much-needed attention to the 16 U.N. employees were under inves- fathers at risk for a host of preventable health needs of American men. tigation after siphoning off $6 million and manageable diseases from colon Men’s Health Week encourages em- during an 8-year period. Additionally, cancer to diabetes. ployers, community service organiza- in 2003, a U.N. probe into corruption al- In honor of Men’s Health Week, I en- tions, public health departments, and legations found that one senior U.N. of- courage all men to get the care they health providers to raise awareness of ficial improperly gave 11 contracts to need. Modern medicine has provided us men’s health needs and to support pre- his wife. with previously unimaginable ways to ventive health measures. The Committee on International Re- protect and prevent illness, and we Annual checkups, especially for men lations chairman, the gentleman from should use them to their fullest. over the age of 40, are perhaps the sin- Illinois (Chairman HYDE), requires the I encourage men to ask their doctors gle most important factor in maintain- U.N. to drastically reform or risk los- which screenings and tests should be ing a healthy lifestyle. ing 50 percent of America’s contribu- part of their health care plan. From According to CDC, women are 100 tions to the U.N.-assessed budget. Ac- cardio evaluation to detect heart dis- percent more likely to get an annual tions speak louder than words; and if ease, to colonoscopies to check for physical exam than men. In addition to we link U.S. support to U.N. results, colorectal cancer, to digital prostate lower life expectancies than women, the U.N. will be more effective. exams and PSA blood tests, men should men are more likely to die of strokes, In conclusion, God bless our troops, take their health seriously. heart disease, cancer, and accidents. and we will never forget September 11. f Yearly physicals have increased aware- f ness of risks to men’s health that will REPUBLICAN ABUSES OF POWER: save lives and keep men healthy and DEMOCRATS OFFER BETTER SILENCING OPPOSITION TO PA- active. APPROACH TO JOB CREATION TRIOT ACT Mr. Speaker, I urge all men to take (Mr. HOLT asked and was given per- (Ms. WATSON asked and was given advantage of Men’s Health Week and mission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 go and get a physical. Your health is minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend her re- worth it, and your family certainly marks.) marks.) will appreciate it.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.006 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4493 b 1030 MEDICAID REFORM toothpaste and toilet paper and other CONGRESS SHOULD ERADICATE (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given personal hygiene items to family mem- POVERTY permission to address the House for 1 bers in Cuba. The people of Cuba have enough to deal with just living daily (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) life there under a dictatorship. We need and was given permission to address not burden them any further. the House for 1 minute and to revise Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, when f and extend her remarks.) you hear Governors talk about Med- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. icaid, the one word they use, regardless U.N. REFORM of party or what region of the country Speaker, I believe that this Congress (Mr. MCCOTTER asked and was given they represent, the one word they use has a moral obligation to eradicate permission to address the House for 1 poverty; to be able to stand up for over and over again is ‘‘unsustainable.’’ minute and to revise and extend his re- In 2005, the Medicaid program has those that cannot speak for them- marks.) grown to become a program that costs selves. Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, pre- Tragically, in the backdrop of an ad- Federal and State governments $330 viously I introduced an amendment to ministration who celebrates an econ- billion a year and covers 50 million the appropriations budget which would omy that is on a track going toward a beneficiaries. States grapple with the have called upon the committee to re- train wreck, the President’s statement cost of the program, providers struggle move 50 percent of the United States’ about a positive economy came 1 day to participate in Medicaid, and bene- annual dues to the United Nations. I after disappointing job numbers ficiaries ask whether it is meeting did so to expound upon a point and to showed our economy created only their needs. presage a prospective debate. 78,000 new jobs. This number is one-half Mr. Speaker, if we were creating this As we debate the Hyde bill or the of the 150,000 jobs that must be created program today, I doubt the current Lantos substitute amendment to it, let each month to keep up with our in- Medicaid system is one that any one of us remember that there is an American creasing population. us would visualize. We should not shy cost to the United Nations’ corruption. Americans need to work. Americans away from reviewing this program to For example, by reducing the annual need to have the opportunity for an in- ensure that it is meeting its stated dues to the United Nations, within this come to provide for their families. This mandate: to provide quality care for budget alone we could have increased tragedy of job creation is the worst the disabled, poor, elderly, and the funding for violence against women since Herbert Hoover. And of course frail. prevention and prosecution by $45 mil- our congressional colleagues believe Is the program meeting this man- lion, increased trade adjustment assist- that we should be excited. date? In terms of sheer magnitude, the ance by $40 million, increased spending Well, my challenge is if poverty is Medicaid program has become unwork- on minority business development by raging in America, we have a moral ob- able, and growth is a constant. The $50 million, increased spending on the ligation to those working at Burger program cannot continue to grow at its Manufacturing Extension Partnerships King and elsewhere to give them oppor- current rate and meet the needs of by $40 million, and increased money for tunities to move up. Why do we not those that its covers. the United States Institute of Peace by stop the war in Iraq, invest in America, Oftentimes health care policy is a over $6 million. So as we enter this debate, let us re- and eradicate poverty? study in crisis management. We have come to a point with Medicaid that we member that out of the oil-for-food f will be pushed to make trade-offs. We corruption and the scandals of sex-for- TRIBUTE TO NORMAN CHEEK must ensure that Medicaid serves as a food in the Congo, that if the United (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- true safety net, and we must have the Nations does not cleanse itself, that mission to address the House for 1 institutional courage to review this American money could be better spent minute and to revise and extend her reprogram and make changes where nec- here at home. marks.) essary prior to its ultimate collapse f Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today from its own weight. HENRY J. HYDE U.N. REFORM ACT to recognize and commend one of the f (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- finest citizens in North Carolina’s GIFT PARCELS TO CUBA mission to address the House for 1 Fifth District, Mr. Norman Cheek. minute and to revise and extend his re- As the owner of Toyota of Boone, (Mr. FLAKE asked and was given marks.) permission to address the House for 1 Norman is famous throughout north- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, in 1994, west North Carolina for being the ‘‘Lit- minute and to revise and extend his re- staffers at UNICEF’s Kenya office de- tle Dealer With a Big Heart.’’ I could marks.) frauded or squandered up to $10 mil- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise not think of a more fitting description lion. In the Congo in the last year, U.N. for this wonderful man. today to indicate that I will be offering peacekeepers and civilian personnel Norman is one of the most thought- an amendment later to the State De- stand accused of widespread sexual ex- ful and caring people I have ever had partment appropriation bill that will ploitation of refugees of the Demo- the privilege of getting to know. Re- prohibit funds from being used to en- cratic Republic of the Congo and a $10 cently he was recognized by the North force new restrictions, new as of a year billion oil-for-food scandal. Mr. Speak- Carolina National Guard for being a ago, that limit gift parcels to Cuba. er, it is time for U.N. reform with top business supporter. He spent count- This amendment is called the tooth- teeth. It is time for the Henry J. Hyde less hours spearheading an effort to paste and toilet paper amendment be- U.N. Reform Act. collect food, supplies, and games for cause we prohibit those personal hy- In the Hyde bill, this Congress will local troops serving in Iraq. giene items from being shipped from a bring about a new prioritization of pro- In addition, Norman has worked hard family member in the United States to grams, increased accountability and to keep local high school students safe. a family member in Cuba. I would sug- oversight, and strengthen human He has raised well over half a million gest, Mr. Speaker, that that is not rights institutions within the body. dollars during the past 16 years for what this country is all about. That is Under the Hyde bill, the U.N. must Project Graduation, a drug- and alco- not what we should be doing. meet 32 of 39 reforms, 14 of which are hol-free celebration for high school When these new rules were promul- mandatory, or they face the potential seniors. Since the project started, gated, the Department of Commerce consequences of a 50 percent reduction there have been no fatalities on grad- and the Department of State said we in U.N. assessed dues in the very near uation night. will come out and change those be- future. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to ac- cause of public input. Guess what? Over It is time to save the U.N. from scan- knowledge Norman Cheek and a privi- 1 year later, they have not. Those pro- dals and mismanagement. It is time for lege to recognize June 15, 2005, as Nor- visions remain in effect. U.N. reform with teeth. Let us pass to- man Cheek Day in North Carolina’s Family members here in the United morrow the Henry J. Hyde U.N. Reform Fifth District. States are prohibited from sending Act.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.008 H15JNPT1 H4494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 GENERAL LEAVE An amendment by Mr. NADLER, re- and Related Agencies each may offer Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- garding health insurance records under one pro forma amendment for the pur- mous consent that all Members may the PATRIOT Act, which shall be de- pose of debate; and shall not be subject have 5 legislative days in which to re- batable for 15 minutes; to a demand for division of the ques- vise and extend their remarks and in- An amendment by Mr. SANDERS, re- tion. clude extraneous material, and that I garding FISA applications under the Except as otherwise specified, each may include tabular material on the PATRIOT Act, which shall be debat- amendment shall be debatable for 10 further consideration of H.R. 2862, able for 40 minutes; minutes, equally divided and con- Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and An amendment by Mr. SCHIFF, re- trolled by the proponent and an oppo- Related Agencies Appropriations Act, garding protection of the Federal judi- nent. 2006. ciary; b 1045 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. An amendment by Mr. CARDIN, regarding WTO action against China for Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I ask BRADLEY of New Hampshire). Is there unanimous consent that the remainder objection to the request of the gen- currency manipulation; An amendment by Mr. MICA, regard- of title I of the bill through page 34, tleman from Virginia? line 11, be considered as read, printed There was no objection. ing U.S. and Commercial Service funding; in the RECORD, and open to amendment f An amendment by Mr. SHIMKUS or at any point. The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection SCIENCE, STATE, JUSTICE, COM- Ms. ESHOO, regarding NTIA funding; An amendment by Mr. INSLEE, re- to the request of the gentleman from MERCE, AND RELATED AGEN- Virginia? CIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 garding NOAA Coastal Zone Manage- ment Program; There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- An amendment by Mr. FOSSELLA or The text of the remainder of title I is ant to House Resolution 314 and rule Mr. KING of New York, regarding U.S. as follows: XVIII, the Chair declares the House in fugitives residing in Cuba; WEED AND SEED PROGRAM FUND the Committee of the Whole House on An amendment by Mr. FLAKE, regard- For necessary expenses, including salaries the State of the Union for the further ing educational cultural exchanges; and related expenses of the Executive Office for Weed and Seed, to implement ‘‘Weed and consideration of the bill, H.R. 2862. An amendment by Mr. FLAKE, regard- Seed’’ program activities, $50,000,000, to re- b 1040 ing goods to Cuba, which shall be de- main available until September 30, 2007, for batable for 20 minutes; inter-governmental agreements, including IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE An amendment by Ms. JACKSON-LEE grants, cooperative agreements, and con- Accordingly, the House resolved of Texas, regarding data on racial dis- tracts, with State and local law enforcement itself into the Committee of the Whole tribution of convictions; agencies, non-profit organizations, and agen- House on the State of the Union for the An amendment by Ms. JACKSON-LEE cies of local government engaged in the in- further consideration of the bill (H.R. of Texas, regarding affirmances by im- vestigation and prosecution of violent and 2862) making appropriations for migration judges; gang-related crimes and drug offenses in ‘‘Weed and Seed’’ designated communities, Science, the Departments of State, An amendment by Mr. MORAN of Vir- Justice, and Commerce, and related and for either reimbursements or transfers ginia, regarding export licenses for to appropriation accounts of the Department agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- firearms; of Justice and other Federal agencies which tember 30, 2006, and for other purposes, An amendment by Mrs. MUSGRAVE, shall be specified by the Attorney General to with Mr. HASTINGS of Washington in regarding NASA Hollywood liaison; execute the ‘‘Weed and Seed’’ program strat- the chair. An amendment by Mr. OTTER, regard- egy: Provided, That funds designated by Con- The Clerk read the title of the bill. ing delaying notice on search warrants; gress through language for other Depart- The CHAIRMAN. When the Com- An amendment by Mr. KING of Iowa, ment of Justice appropriation accounts for mittee of the Whole rose on Tuesday, regarding implementation of section ‘‘Weed and Seed’’ program activities shall be June 14, 2005, the amendment by the managed and executed by the Attorney Gen- 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform eral through the Executive Office for Weed gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- and Immigrant Responsibility Act of and Seed: Provided further, That the Attor- RETT) had been disposed of, and the bill 1996; ney General may direct the use of other De- was open for amendment from page 22, An amendment by Mr. SCHIFF, re- partment of Justice funds and personnel in line 14 through page 25, line 17. garding DNA collection from convicted support of ‘‘Weed and Seed’’ program activi- Pursuant to the order of the House of felons; ties only after the Attorney General notifies that day, no further amendment to the An amendment by Ms. JACKSON-LEE the Committees on Appropriations of the bill may be offered except: of Texas regarding safety requirements House of Representatives and the Senate in Pro forma amendments offered at for the space shuttle and the inter- accordance with section 605 of this Act: Pro- vided further, That of the funds appropriated any point in the reading by the chair- national space station; for the Executive Office for Weed and Seed, man or ranking minority member of An amendment by Mrs. JONES of not to exceed $2,000,000 shall be directed for the Committee on Appropriations or Ohio, regarding EEOC; comprehensive community development their designees for the purpose of de- An amendment by Ms. MOORE of Wis- training and technical assistance. bate; consin, regarding SBA funding; COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES Amendments printed in the RECORD An amendment by Mr. WEINER, re- For activities athorized by the Violent and numbered 1, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19 and garding State and local law enforce- Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 21; ment funding; 1994 (Public Law 103–322) (including adminis- An amendment printed in the An amendment by Mr. HAYWORTH, re- trative costs), $520,057,000, to remain avail- RECORD and numbered 2, which shall be garding U.N. funding; able until expended: Provided, That of the debatable for 15 minutes; An amendment by Mr. MCDERMOTT, funds under this heading, not to exceed An amendment printed in the regarding travel to Cuba; $2,575,000 shall be available for the Office of Justice Programs for reimbursable services RECORD and numbered 6, which shall be An amendment by Mr. REYES, regard- associated with programs administered by debatable for 20 minutes; ing torture of human rights activists. the Community Oriented Policing Services An amendment by Mr. WOLF, regard- Each such amendment may be offered Office: Provided further, That section 1703(b) ing funding levels; only by the Member named in the re- and (c) of the Omnibus Crime Control and An amendment by Mr. HINCHEY, request or a designee, or the Member who Safe Streets Act of 1968 (‘‘the 1968 Act’’) garding implementation of laws on caused it to be printed in the RECORD shall not apply to non-hiring grants made medical marijuana, which shall be de- or a designee; shall be considered read; pursuant to part Q of title I thereof (42 batable for 30 minutes; shall not be subject to amendment ex- U.S.C. 3796dd et seq.): Provided further, That up to $29,000,000 of balances made available An amendment by Mr. MARKEY, re- cept that the chairman and ranking as a result of prior year deobligations may garding limitation on funds for torture, minority member of the Committee on be obligated for program management and which shall be debatable for 15 min- Appropriations and the Subcommittee administration: Provided further, That any utes; on Science, State, Justice, Commerce, balances made available as a result of prior

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.011 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4495 year deobligations in excess of $29,000,000 not apply to demonstration projects, as au- tion with respect to any undercover inves- shall only be obligated in accordance with thorized by sections 261 and 262 of the Act. tigative operation initiated by the Bureau of section 605 of this Act. Of the amounts pro- PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFITS Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives vided— To remain available until expended, for that is necessary for the detection and pros- (1) $30,000,000 is for the matching grant pro- payments authorized by part L of title I of ecution of crimes against the United States. gram for law enforcement armor vests as au- the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets SEC. 110. Any funds provided in this Act thorized by section 2501 of part Y of the 1968 Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796), such sums as are under ‘‘Department of Justice’’ used to im- Act, of which not to exceed $3,000,000 shall be necessary, as authorized by section 6093 of plement E-Government Initiatives shall be for the National Institute of Justice to test Public Law 100–690 (102 Stat. 4339–4340); and subject to the procedures set forth in section and evaluate vests; $4,884,000, to remain available until expended 605 of this Act. (2) $60,000,000 is for policing initiatives to for payments as authorized by section 1201(b) SEC. 111. None of the funds made available combat methamphetamine production and of said Act; and $4,064,000 for educational as- to the Department of Justice in this Act trafficking and to enhance policing initia- sistance, as authorized by section 1212 of the may be used for the purpose of transporting tives in ‘‘drug hot spots’’; 1968 Act. an individual who is a prisoner pursuant to (3) $120,000,000 is for a law enforcement conviction for crime under State or Federal technologies and interoperable communica- GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF law and is classified as a maximum or high tions program; JUSTICE security prisoner, other than to a prison or (4) $25,000,000 is for grants to upgrade SEC. 101. In addition to amounts otherwise other facility certified by the Federal Bu- criminal records, as authorized under the made available in this title for official recep- reau of Prisons as appropriately secure for Crime Identification Technology Act of 1998 tion and representation expenses, a total of housing such a prisoner. (42 U.S.C. 14601); not to exceed $60,000 from funds appropriated SEC. 112. (a) None of the funds appropriated (5) $10,000,000 is for an offender re-entry to the Department of Justice in this title by this Act may be used by Federal prisons program; shall be available to the Attorney General to purchase cable television services, to rent (6) $177,057,000 is for a DNA analysis and ca- for official reception and representation ex- or purchase videocassettes, videocassette re- pacity enhancement program, and for other penses. corders, or other audiovisual or electronic State, local and Federal forensic activities; SEC. 102. None of the funds appropriated by equipment used primarily for recreational (7) $38,000,000 is for law enforcement assist- this title shall be available to pay for an purposes. ance to Indian tribes; and abortion, except where the life of the mother (b) The preceding sentence does not pre- (8) $60,000,000 for a national program to re- would be endangered if the fetus were carried clude the renting, maintenance, or purchase duce gang violence. to term, or in the case of rape: Provided, of audiovisual or electronic equipment for That should this prohibition be declared un- JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS inmate training, religious, or educational constitutional by a court of competent juris- programs. For grants, contracts, cooperative agree- diction, this section shall be null and void. ments, and other assistance authorized by This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department SEC. 103. None of the funds appropriated of Justice Appropriations Act, 2006’’. the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Pre- under this title shall be used to require any vention Act of 1974 (‘‘the Act’’), and other ju- person to perform, or facilitate in any way The CHAIRMAN. Are there any venile justice programs, including salaries the performance of, any abortion. amendments to that portion of the and expenses in connection therewith to be SEC. 104. Nothing in the preceding section bill? transferred to and merged with the appro- shall remove the obligation of the Director AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WOLF priations for Justice Assistance, $333,712,000, of the Bureau of Prisons to provide escort to remain available until expended, as fol- services necessary for a female inmate to re- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I offer an lows— ceive such service outside the Federal facil- amendment. (1) $712,000 for concentration of Federal ef- ity: Provided, That nothing in this section in The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- forts, as authorized by section 204 of the Act; any way diminishes the effect of section 103 ignate the amendment. (2) $83,000,000 for State and local programs intended to address the philosophical beliefs The text of the amendment is as fol- authorized by section 221 of the Act, includ- of individual employees of the Bureau of lows: ing training and technical assistance to as- Prisons. Amendment offered by Mr. WOLF: sist small, non-profit organizations with the SEC. 105. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- Page 26, line 25, after the dollar amount, Federal grants process; propriation made available for the current insert the following: ‘‘(increased by (3) $70,000,000 for demonstration projects, fiscal year for the Department of Justice in $34,000,000)’’. as authorized by sections 261 and 262 of the this Act may be transferred between such ap- Page 27, line 21, after the dollar amount, Act; propriations, but no such appropriation, ex- insert the following: ‘‘(increased by (4) $5,000,000 for juvenile mentoring pro- cept as otherwise specifically provided, shall $34,000,000)’’. grams; be increased by more than 10 percent by any (5) $80,000,000 for delinquency prevention, such transfers: Provided, That any transfer The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the as authorized by section 505 of the Act, of pursuant to this section shall be treated as a order of the House of June 14, the gen- which— reprogramming of funds under section 605 of tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) and a (A) $10,000,000 shall be for the Tribal Youth this Act and shall not be available for obliga- Member opposed each will control 5 Program; tion except in compliance with the proce- (B) $25,000,000 shall be for a gang resistance minutes. dures set forth in that section. The Chair recognizes the gentleman education and training program; and SEC. 106. The Attorney General is author- (C) $25,000,000 shall be for grants of $360,000 ized to extend through September 30, 2007, from Virginia (Mr. WOLF). to each State and $6,640,000 shall be available the Personnel Management Demonstration Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield for discretionary grants to States, for pro- Project transferred to the Attorney General myself 30 seconds. grams and activities to enforce State laws pursuant to section 1115 of the Homeland Se- The committee is dedicated to ad- prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages to curity Act of 2002, Public Law 107–296 (6 dressing the methamphetamine prob- minors or the purchase or consumption of al- U.S.C. 533) without limitation on the number coholic beverages by minors, prevention and lem; and now with the additional funds of employees or the positions covered. freed by the amendment, we can dedi- reduction of consumption of alcoholic bev- SEC. 107. None of the funds made available erages by minors, and for technical assist- in this Act may be used by the Drug Enforce- cate more funds to combat the meth ance and training; ment Administration to establish a procure- problem. So I am offering this amend- (6) $5,000,000 for Project Childsafe; ment quota following the approval of a new ment which adds $34 million to the (7) $15,000,000 for the Secure Our Schools drug application or an abbreviated new drug COPS program to combat meth produc- Act as authorized by Public Law 106–386; application for a controlled substance. tion and trafficking and enhance polic- (8) $15,000,000 for programs authorized by SEC. 108. The limitation established in the ing initiatives. the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990; and preceding section shall not apply to any new Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- (9) $60,000,000 for the Juvenile Account- drug application or abbreviated new drug ap- ability Block Grants program as authorized plication for which the Drug Enforcement ance of my time. by Public Law 107–273 and Guam shall be Administration has reviewed and provided The CHAIRMAN. Does any Member considered a State: public comments on labeling, promotion, claim the time in opposition? Provided, That not more than 10 percent of risk management plans, and any other docu- The question is on the amendment each amount may be used for research, eval- ments. offered by the gentleman from Virginia uation, and statistics activities designed to SEC. 109. Notwithstanding any other provi- (Mr. WOLF). benefit the programs or activities author- sion of law, Public Law 102–395 section 102(b) The amendment was agreed to. ized: Provided further, That not more than 2 shall extend to the Bureau of Alcohol, To- percent of each amount may be used for bacco, Firearms and Explosives in the con- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WEINER training and technical assistance: Provided duct of undercover investigative operations Mr. WEINER. Mr. Chairman, I offer further, That the previous two provisos shall and shall apply without fiscal year limita- an amendment.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.011 H15JNPT1 H4496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- because the program does not work. A or police; they are both very, very im- ignate the amendment. broad coalition, bipartisan as we saw portant. What is more important, the The text of the amendment is as fol- yesterday and in the sponsorship of my FBI or the police on the beat; they are lows: effort to reauthorize the bill, shows both very, very important. This Amendment offered by Mr. WEINER: that just about every law enforcement amendment seeks to balance two Page 26, line 25, after the dollar amount, group and just about every Member of ideals. insert ‘‘(increased by $126,152,000)’’. this House believes in the COPS pro- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield Page 57, line 9, after the dollar amount, in- gram. myself 1 minute. sert ‘‘(reduced by $126,152,000)’’. This is another demonstration of the Mr. Chairman, I rise in very strong The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the same point. Look at how evenly dis- opposition to the amendment. It would order of the House of June 14, the gen- tributed the number of new officers is: inflict a major blow to the Nation’s tleman from New York (Mr. WEINER) Texas, 6,074 police officers on the basic scientific research. The Nation and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. street. When John Ashcroft spoke has reached a crisis point in terms of WOLF) each will control 5 minutes. about this during his confirmation science and technology. Any advantage The Chair recognizes the gentleman hearings for Attorney General, he said, that we have enjoyed is rapidly erod- from New York (Mr. WEINER). ‘‘Let me just say, I think the COPS ing. Mr. WEINER. Mr. Chairman, I yield program has been successful. The pur- The research budget should be con- myself such time as I may consume. pose of the COPS program was to dem- sidered part of the national security Mr. Chairman, this is another amend- onstrate to local police departments budget. It is the most strategic investment that offers to bolster the COPS that if you put additional police, feet ment we make in maintaining Amer- program. The hiring count is zeroed on the street, that crime would be af- ica’s leadership in the world. We out in this bill, and it takes the funds fected and people would be safer and worked hard within our limited alloca- of the National Science Foundation, re- more secure. We believe the COPS pro- tion to provide an increased funding duces the NSF not back to the level it gram demonstrated that conclusively.’’ level in the bill for NSF’s basic sci- was before its deep cuts, but puts it That is John Ashcroft. entific research, $157 million above last back to where it was in 2004 before When Tom Ridge was sworn in as the year’s level. Every outside group said those big cuts began. Secretary of Homeland Security, he this is good. It is above what the Bush First, let me say that a consensus is said homeland security starts in our administration had, and to take it out emerging in this House. We have had home towns. now would send a message to the sci- amendment after amendment that has Yet what we have done, the last 4 entific community and the university been offered to take the COPS program years, since September 11, we have had community that would demoralize back from the scrap heap, back from a a steady decline in the COPS program them. It would make us a second- and point at zero, and try to restore the to where it is zero. The hiring compo- third-rate Nation. I urge a strong ‘‘no’’ hiring component. nent is at zero. We are actually taking vote on the amendment. We saw it done from Census, a pro- cops off the street rather than putting Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to posal to do it from the FBI, and a pro- them on. the gentleman from New York (Mr. posal now to do it from the NSF. Let I have complete confidence that the BOEHLERT), chairman of the Committee me be very clear, I think the NSF gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. on Science and one who knows so much should be higher than my amendment MOLLOHAN) and the gentleman from about this issue. and higher than the level provided by Virginia (Mr. WOLF) understand the (Mr. BOEHLERT asked and was given this House, and I believe the gentleman value of the COPS program. In the dis- permission to revise and extend his re- from West Virginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN) trict of the gentleman from Virginia marks.) and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. (Mr. WOLF), over $1.1 million has been Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise WOLF) would both like to have more awarded to add school resource offi- in strong opposition to this amend- than they have allocated. cers. In the district of the gentleman ment. I am a little bit surprised that The issue is this: we have reached from West Virginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN), the gentleman from New York (Mr. consensus in Congress that the COPS over $26 million in the State of West WEINER), who is a former member of program should not be zeroed out. We Virginia. the Committee on Science, and let me reached that consensus because in the So what does this amendment do? add a valuable member of the Com- reauthorization for the Justice Depart- First of all, before my opponents stand mittee on Science, I am a little sur- ment we included a billion dollars to up, let me do the argument for them. prised he would be offering this amend- reauthorize the COPS program. We The NSF is a valuable agency. We are ment. reached consensus yesterday on the not saying it is not valuable. We are Let me say what I have said many floor when overwhelmingly an amend- saying that dramatic increase they are times in response to earlier amendment was adopted to increase the going to get this year be limited to ments. We cannot be decimating a val- COPS program. We just adopted an bringing them back to where they were uable program so another can do a lit- amendment to restore funds to the in the 2004 budget before we slashed it tle bit better, and that is what this COPS program. The COPS program down. Not that it should be cut, not amendment would do. should not be zeroed out because it has that it should be reduced. It should be The National Science Foundation is been arguably the most successful Fed- flatted out, increased rather, but only not exactly flush with cash these days. eral law enforcement program ever cre- to the point where it was in 2004 before The appropriators deserve to be con- ated, and it is also the most demo- we had the reduction last year. I think gratulated for the funding they have cratic. it is fair and reasonable. been able to find; but let me remind I have a map showing cities all We also have to be careful about Members, it is not as much as NSF re- around the country and the number of something else. We are in the unpleas- ceived in fiscal year 2004. The approval officers that have been funded since ant circumstance of having to take rate for grant applications is down 20 1995 and the level that crime has gone from Peter to pay Paul. But I would percent. The approval rate in some sub- down, whether it be Jackson, Mis- argue that Members should listen to fields, some specialties, is in the single sissippi, 347 officers funded, a crime the voice of this House. We overwhelm- digits. Meanwhile, NSF is being asked rate drop of 12 percent; San Antonio, ingly reauthorized the COPS program to take on more responsibilities, such Texas, 100 officers funded, a drop of 9 in the Justice Department reauthoriza- as footing the bill for the ice-breaking percent; Boston, Massachusetts, 139 of- tion bill. The will of this House is to activities in the Antarctic. This is not ficers funded, a 28 percent crime rate have a COPS hiring component. Yester- the time to be cutting NSF. NSF does reduction. day’s amendments showed it. not have cash to spare. Yet in this bill, we zero out the hir- So before we get into this argument Even the gentleman from New York ing component. It is mysterious why about what is better, science or police, (Mr. WEINER) recognizes this because the COPS program has become such a I say they are both very, very impor- he proudly joined us in signing a letter target, but I can tell Members it is not tant. What is more important, Census requesting far more money for NSF

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.017 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4497 than this bill provides. That letter the economic conditions, of the eco- been spending at any time since those talks about how vital NSF programs nomic realities, of the economic phe- numbers have been kept. We do not are to our Nation’s economic future. nomenon that we all find ourselves in want to weaken that even more. If one takes the long view, it is kind with economic globalization, we need I would also point out that in the of ironic to take money away from to be at the forefront of research. We area of health, if you take a look at the NSF to find funding for local law en- need to be at the forefront of develop- issue of three-dimensional imaging, forcement. If our economy falters, then ment. That requires a Federal role in that has been greatly enhanced by crime will surely go up. And if we do facilitating, in sponsoring, in sending basic research done under contract not invest in basic research, then over the signal that the country needs to in- with the National Science Foundation. time our economy surely will falter. vest in research in collaboration with Research into materials, into changing We should not be doing this. This is not our great university institutions and materials that you can use for joints, the right way to approach it. our great corporations and small busi- for heart valves, much of that has I urge opposition to this amendment nesses and the nonprofit sector that originated in research financed by the which will take money away from a are so active with the National Science National Science Foundation. Eye sur- vital cash-strapped agency which is Foundation funding. gery has been refined to a great extent dealing with our future. No one will I would point out these are competi- by what we have learned under the aus- fund basic research if the Federal Gov- tive grants. They are particularly im- pices of the National Science Founda- ernment does not. That is not true of portant as they facilitate the research tion. local law enforcement. So I urge oppo- that gives us that economic edge in the I applaud the gentleman from New sition to this amendment. world. York in wanting to increase funding Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I I strongly support maintaining our for the COPS program. I think it is move to strike the last word. funding for the National Science Foun- outrageous that we have seen these Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposi- dation. It would be disastrous and it long-term reductions. But if we do cut tion to this amendment. The gen- would be extremely shortsighted for all back on the National Science Founda- tleman from New York (Mr. WEINER) of the reasons I stated to do otherwise. tion, we not only threaten the health says before we get into this argument Mr. Chairman, I strongly oppose this of America’s citizens, we threaten the between COPS and NSF and NOAA and amendment and would strongly encour- health of America’s economic system all of the other good programs in this age all of our colleagues on a bipar- as well. I think this is one of those ex- bill, we are into the argument of bal- tisan basis to oppose this amendment, amples where this agency does not ancing. He says we are trying to bal- not because we oppose COPS; we sup- have a lot of political support, but it is ance two ideals. port the COPS program, and we will do absolutely imperative that we step in I want to assure the gentleman from everything we can for that program. At and see to it that we make the ad- New York (Mr. WEINER) that the chair- the same time, the other ideal that the vances that are possible with decent man, the ranking member, and all of sponsor of the amendment talked levels of funding. the subcommittees, in addition to the about, the NSF, cannot experience this Mr. WEINER. Mr. Chairman, will the full Committee on Appropriations, kind of a cut and do the job that it gentleman yield? have gone through an extensive exer- needs to do. Mr. OBEY. I yield to the gentleman cise of balancing these ideals, more from New York. 1100 than two ideals. There are many com- b Mr. WEINER. Just for the purpose of peting domestic programs in this bill. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to clarification, under my amendment we They are all worthy purposes and strike the last word. are not reducing the budget of the projects, and they all serve our country Mr. Chairman, I have spent a lot of NSF. It is going up. It is going up. I in different ways; and given our alloca- time not just this session, but in the just want to make that clear. What we tion, we spent a lot of time balancing two previous sessions of this Congress are doing is we are saying it should rise these ideals. fighting for additional funding for law back to the level it was cut back to. I suggest that this amendment puts enforcement assistance grants. I take a Mr. OBEY. I understand. But the gen- these ideals in imbalance, particularly back seat to no one in my interest in tleman, among other things, is cutting with regard to NSF. The whole stated doing that. But I absolutely agree with into their education programs. This purpose of moving the science pro- virtually every word said by the sub- country is on the edge of being scientif- grams from VA–HUD and independent committee chairman the gentleman ically illiterate. We cannot afford to agencies last year as we went through from Virginia (Mr. WOLF), and by the cut back science education in one what I considered to be an unnecessary ranking member the gentleman from classroom, in one university, in one exercise of eliminating that com- West Virginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN). I have corporation. We have got to have it all, mittee, the stated purpose was to re- spent over 30 years on the Labor- and we need to have much more than emphasize science. Health-Education subcommittee. One we have right now. In a small way this committee has of our main concerns on that sub- Mr. WEINER. If the gentleman will been able to do that in the sense that committee is health research prin- yield further, the gentleman from New the chairman restored to the National cipally centered in the National Insti- York (Mr. BOEHLERT) made this charac- Science Foundation moneys that we tutes of Health. Anyone from NIH will terization as well. The COPS program were not able to give it last year. In tell you that much of the progress that hiring component is zero. Not a little, other words, in 2005 we cut NSF. That they have been able to make in the not a medium amount, not cut back. was a terrible thing to do, and it was past 20 years has been rooted in the Zero. for reasons I will speak to in just a mo- most basic of all scientific research, Mr. OBEY. If I can take back my ment. However, we have restored that and a good deal of that research has time, I understand that. That is why I money in this bill. We have done the been funded in the past by the National had an amendment yesterday to add best for the COPS program, for the law Science Foundation. If we cut back the $400 million to local law enforcement. enforcement programs that we could. National Science Foundation, we are The majority rejected that. I had an- Although State and local law enforce- eating our own seed corn, we are erod- other amendment adding $200 million ment, as we have seen by the Obey ing the ability of this economy to to local law enforcement. amendments and the debate with re- grow, we are weakening the ability of My position in favor of the COPS pro- gard to them, are certainly under- this society to increase human knowl- gram is clear. My brother-in-law is a funded, so is the National Science edge, and we are weakening our efforts former district attorney who was shot. Foundation which is such a critical to improve health as well. I have no less concern about law en- area for the Nation’s future economy. If you would take a look at our re- forcement than the gentleman from I think everybody agrees that science search budget today, at our basic re- New York. But the National Science research is the cutting edge, is the pre- search budget, we are spending a small- Foundation and all of its ancillary pro- cursor, if you will, for a modern econ- er percentage of our national income grams, especially its education pro- omy. If we are going to stay ahead of on basic research today than we have grams, are crucial to the future health

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.020 H15JNPT1 H4498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 of this country. It would be mindless to my hand a laser which I purchased the United States and Foreign Commercial pass this amendment. downstairs in the stationery shop for Service between two points abroad, without Mr. WOLF. I want to thank the gen- $15. That is how far we have come in 50 regard to 49 U.S.C. 40118; employment of tleman from Wisconsin for his com- years. The laser industry, which rose Americans and aliens by contract for services; rental of space abroad for periods not ments. from a simple grant to Dr. Townes exceeding 10 years, and expenses of alter- Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the from the National Science Foundation ation, repair, or improvement; purchase or gentleman from Texas (Mr. of a few million dollars, is today a construction of temporary demountable ex- CULBERSON). multi-multibillion-dollar industry in hibition structures for use abroad; payment Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Chairman, the this country. That is the kind of rate of tort claims, in the manner authorized in gentleman from Wisconsin is correct. of return we get on our investment in the first paragraph of 28 U.S.C. 2672 when The country is on the brink of sci- research and our funding of the Na- such claims arise in foreign countries; not to entific illiteracy. I join the gentleman tional Science Foundation. Reject this exceed $327,000 for official representation ex- from Wisconsin, our ranking member, penses abroad; purchase of passenger motor amendment. It goes in totally the vehicles for official use abroad, not to exceed and our chairman in strongly opposing wrong direction. $45,000 per vehicle; obtaining insurance on of- this amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on ficial motor vehicles; and rental of tie lines, I want to reiterate something Chair- the amendment offered by the gen- $406,925,000, of which $13,000,000 is to be de- man WOLF said which is vitally impor- tleman from New York (Mr. WEINER). rived from fees to be retained and used by tant. The National Science Foundation The question was taken; and the the International Trade Administration, not- is of strategic importance to the future Chairman announced that the noes ap- withstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302: Provided, That prosperity of the United States. We peared to have it. $47,434,000 shall be for Manufacturing and have three appropriations bills that Mr. WEINER. Mr. Chairman, I de- Services; $39,815,000 shall be for Market Ac- deal with the defense of this country; cess and Compliance; $62,134,000 shall be for mand a recorded vote. the Import Administration of which not less one obviously the defense bill, home- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause than $3,000,000 is for the Office of China Com- land security, and then this bill which 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on pliance; $231,722,000 shall be for the United invests in the future prosperity of the the amendment offered by the gen- States and Foreign Commercial Service; and country by investing in fundamental tleman from New York (Mr. WEINER) $25,820,000 shall be for Executive Direction research and development through the will be postponed. and Administration: Provided further, That National Science Foundation. The Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I ask the provisions of the first sentence of section American Association for the Advance- unanimous consent that title II of the 105(f) and all of section 108(c) of the Mutual ment of Science has shown with future Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of bill through page 52, line 17, be consid- 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply projections that the purchasing power ered as read, printed in the RECORD, in carrying out these activities without re- of research and development invest- and open to amendment at any point. gard to section 5412 of the Omnibus Trade ments are expected to decline over the The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. next 5 years. to the request of the gentleman from 4912); and that for the purpose of this Act, The chairman has put together a su- Virginia? contributions under the provisions of the perb bill that increases funding for the There was no objection. Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange National Science Foundation, not the The text of title II is as follows: Act of 1961 shall include payment for assessments for services provided as part of these level we need to be because of our sub- TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE activities. allocation, but we are moving in the AND RELATED AGENCIES right direction. If we do not do so, TRADE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY other nations will pass us by. China is RELATED AGENCIES OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION now graduating 300,000 engineers per OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE For necessary expenses for export adminis- year versus 71,000 in the United States. REPRESENTATIVE tration and national security activities of China’s high tech output has shot up SALARIES AND EXPENSES the Department of Commerce, including eightfold over the 1990s, while ours has For necessary expenses of the Office of the costs associated with the performance of ex- only doubled. We need to reject this United States Trade Representative, includ- port administration field activities both do- amendment and continue the growth in ing the hire of passenger motor vehicles and mestically and abroad; full medical coverage investment in research and develop- the employment of experts and consultants for dependent members of immediate fami- as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $44,779,000, of lies of employees stationed overseas; em- ment through the National Science ployment of Americans and aliens by con- Foundation. which $1,000,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided, That not to exceed tract for services abroad; payment of tort Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 claims, in the manner authorized in the first minute to the gentleman from Michi- $124,000 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses: Provided paragraph of 28 U.S.C. 2672 when such claims gan (Mr. EHLERS), who has been a lead- further, That not less than $2,000,000 provided arise in foreign countries; not to exceed er on this issue. under this heading shall be for expenses au- $15,000 for official representation expenses Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Chairman, first of thorized by 19 U.S.C. 2451 and 1677b(c). abroad; awards of compensation to informers under the Export Administration Act of 1979, all, I have to make a correction. The INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION gentleman from New York keeps say- and as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 401(b); and SALARIES AND EXPENSES purchase of passenger motor vehicles for of- ing that he is not cutting NSF. Actu- For necessary expenses of the Inter- ficial use and motor vehicles for law enforce- ally, the National Science Foundation national Trade Commission, including hire ment use with special requirement vehicles appropriation under this bill is still of passenger motor vehicles, and services as eligible for purchase without regard to any less than fiscal year 2004 due to the authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, and not to exceed price limitation otherwise established by large cut last year. Furthermore, the $2,500 for official reception and representa- law, $77,000,000, to remain available until ex- Research and Related Activities action expenses, $62,752,000, to remain available pended, of which $14,767,000 shall be for in- count, which we have been discussing until expended. spections and other activities related to na- with this amendment, will be cut $60 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE tional security: Provided, That the provisions of the first sentence of section 105(f) and all INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION million below fiscal year 2004 levels by of section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational this amendment. OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. We have not only started to eat our For necessary expenses for international 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out seed corn, I read an article last week trade activities of the Department of Com- these activities: Provided further, That pay- that said the seed corn is almost gone. merce provided for by law, and for engaging ments and contributions collected and ac- Because other countries are making in trade promotional activities abroad, in- cepted for materials or services provided as this a high priority, they are doing cluding expenses of grants and cooperative part of such activities may be retained for much better than we are in research. agreements for the purpose of promoting ex- use in covering the cost of such activities, Let me illustrate the importance of ports of United States firms, without regard and for providing information to the public to 44 U.S.C. 3702 and 3703; full medical cov- with respect to the export administration research activities. When I was a grad- erage for dependent members of immediate and national security activities of the De- uate student fifty years ago, a friend of families of employees stationed overseas and partment of Commerce and other export con- mine, Charlie Townes, was working on employees temporarily posted overseas; trol programs of the United States and other development of a laser. Today I hold in travel and transportation of employees of governments.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION and Information Administration (NTIA), (PTO), the amounts necessary to pay: (1) the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE $17,716,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding difference between the percentage of basic PROGRAMS 31 U.S.C. 1535(d), the Secretary of Commerce pay contributed by the PTO and employees shall charge Federal agencies for costs in- under section 8334(a) of title 5, United States For grants for economic development as- curred in spectrum management, analysis, Code, and the normal cost percentage (as de- sistance as provided by the Public Works and and operations, and related services and such fined by section 8331(17) of that title) of basic Economic Development Act of 1965, and for fees shall be retained and used as offsetting pay, of employees subject to subchapter III trade adjustment assistance, $200,985,000, to collections for costs of such spectrum serv- of chapter 83 of that title; and (2) the present remain available until expended. ices, to remain available until expended: Pro- value of the otherwise unfunded accruing SALARIES AND EXPENSES vided further, That the Secretary of Com- costs, as determined by the Office of Per- For necessary expenses of administering merce is authorized to retain and use as off- sonnel Management, of post-retirement life the economic development assistance pro- setting collections all funds transferred, or insurance and post-retirement health bene- grams as provided for by law, $26,584,000: Pro- previously transferred, from other Govern- fits coverage for all PTO employees, shall be vided, That these funds may be used to mon- ment agencies for all costs incurred in tele- transferred to the Civil Service Retirement itor projects approved pursuant to title I of communications research, engineering, and and Disability Fund, the Employees Life In- the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, related activities by the Institute for Tele- surance Fund, and the Employees Health title II of the Trade Act of 1974, and the Com- communication Sciences of NTIA, in further- Benefits Fund, as appropriate, and shall be munity Emergency Drought Relief Act of ance of its assigned functions under this available for the authorized purposes of 1977. paragraph, and such funds received from those accounts. MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY other Government agencies shall remain SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY available until expended. MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, For necessary expenses of the Department SALARIES AND EXPENSES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION of Commerce in fostering, promoting, and For necessary expenses for the Under Sec- developing minority business enterprise, in- For the administration of the program as retary for Technology Office of Technology cluding expenses of grants, contracts, and authorized by section 392 of the Communica- Policy, $6,460,000. other agreements with public or private or- tions Act of 1934, $2,000,000, to remain avail- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND ganizations, $30,024,000. able until expended as authorized by section TECHNOLOGY ECONOMIC AND INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE 391 of the Act. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK ECONOMIC AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SERVICES OFFICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses of the National In- SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses, as authorized by stitute of Standards and Technology, law, of economic and statistical analysis pro- For necessary expenses of the United $397,744,000, to remain available until ex- grams of the Department of Commerce, States Patent and Trademark Office pro- pended, of which not to exceed $760,000 may $80,304,000, to remain available until Sep- vided for by law, including defense of suits be transferred to the ‘‘Working Capital tember 30, 2007. instituted against the Under Secretary of Fund’’. Commerce for Intellectual Property and Di- BUREAU OF THE CENSUS MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIPS rector of the United States Patent and SALARIES AND EXPENSES Trademark Office, $1,703,300,000, to remain For necessary expenses of Manufacturing For expenses necessary for collecting, com- available until expended: Provided, That the Extension Partnerships of the National In- piling, analyzing, preparing, and publishing sum herein appropriated from the general stitute of Standards and Technology, statistics, provided for by law, $208,029,000. fund shall be reduced as offsetting collec- $106,000,000, to remain available until expended. PERIODIC CENSUSES AND PROGRAMS tions assessed and collected pursuant to 15 CONSTRUCTION OF RESEARCH FACILITIES For necessary expenses related to the 2010 U.S.C. 1113 and 35 U.S.C. 41 and 376 are re- decennial census, $463,596,000, to remain ceived during fiscal year 2006, so as to result For construction of new research facilities, available until September 30, 2007: Provided, in a fiscal year 2006 appropriation from the including architectural and engineering de- That of the total amount available related to general fund estimated at $0: Provided fur- sign, and for renovation and maintenance of the 2010 decennial census, $213,849,000 is for ther, That during fiscal year 2006, should the existing facilities, not otherwise provided for the Re-engineered Design Process for the total amount of offsetting fee collections be the National Institute of Standards and Short-Form Only Census, $169,948,000 is for less than $1,703,300,000, this amount shall be Technology, as authorized by 15 U.S.C. 278c- the American Community Survey, and reduced accordingly: Provided further, That 278e, $45,000,000, to remain available until ex- $79,799,000 is for the Master Address File/Top- not less than 657 full-time equivalents, 690 pended. ologically Integrated Geographic Encoding positions and $85,017,000 shall be for the ex- NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) system. amination of trademark applications; and ADMINISTRATION not less than 6,050 full-time equivalents, 6,304 In addition, for expenses to collect and OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES publish statistics for other periodic censuses positions and $926,356,000 shall be for the ex- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) and programs provided for by law, amination and searching of patent applica- $160,612,000, to remain available until Sep- tions: Provided further, That not more than For necessary expenses of activities au- tember 30, 2007, of which $72,928,000 is for eco- 265 full-time equivalents, 272 positions and thorized by law for the National Oceanic and nomic statistics programs and $87,684,000 is $37,490,000 shall be for the Office of the Gen- Atmospheric Administration, including for demographic statistics programs: Pro- eral Counsel: Provided further, That not more maintenance, operation, and hire of aircraft vided, That regarding construction of a facil- than 82 full-time equivalents, 83 positions and vessels; grants, contracts, or other pay- ity at the Suitland Federal Center, quarterly and $25,393,000 shall be for the Office of the ments to nonprofit organizations for the pur- reports regarding the expenditure of funds Administrator for External Affairs: Provided poses of conducting activities pursuant to and project planning, design and cost deci- further, That from amounts provided herein, cooperative agreements; and relocation of fa- sions shall be provided by the Bureau, in co- not to exceed $1,000 shall be made available cilities, $2,444,000,000, to remain available operation with the General Services Admin- in fiscal year 2006 for official reception and until September 30, 2007: Provided, That fees istration, to the Committees on Appropria- representation expenses: Provided further, and donations received by the National tions of the Senate and the House of Rep- That notwithstanding section 1353 of title 31, Ocean Service for the management of na- resentatives: Provided further, That none of United States Code, no employee of the tional marine sanctuaries may be retained the funds provided in this or any other Act United States Patent and Trademark Office and used for the salaries and expenses associ- under the heading ‘‘Bureau of the Census, may accept payment or reimbursement from ated with those activities, notwithstanding Periodic Censuses and Programs’’ shall be a non-Federal entity for travel, subsistence, 31 U.S.C. 3302: Provided further, That in addi- used to fund the construction and tenant or related expenses for the purpose of ena- tion, $3,000,000 shall be derived by transfer build-out costs of a facility at the Suitland bling an employee to attend and participate from the fund entitled ‘‘Coastal Zone Man- Federal Center: Provided further, That none in a convention, conference, or meeting when agement’’ and in addition $77,000,000 shall be of the funds provided in this or any other Act the entity offering payment or reimburse- derived by transfer from the fund entitled for any fiscal year may be used for the col- ment is a person or corporation subject to ‘‘Promote and Develop Fishery Products and lection of Census data on race identification regulation by the Office, or represents a per- Research Pertaining to American Fisheries’’: that does not include ‘‘some other race’’ as a son or corporation subject to regulation by Provided further, That of the $2,543,000,000 category. the Office, unless the person or corporation provided for in direct obligations under this is an organization exempt from taxation pur- heading $2,444,000,000 is appropriated from NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND suant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Rev- the General Fund, $80,000,000 is provided by INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION enue Code of 1986: Provided further, That in transfer, and $19,000,000 is derived from SALARIES AND EXPENSES fiscal year 2006, from the amounts made deobligations from prior years: Provided fur- For necessary expenses, as provided for by available for ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’ for the ther, That no general administrative charge law, of the National Telecommunications United States Patent and Trademark Office shall be applied against an assigned activity

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.003 H15JNPT1 H4500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 included in this Act or the report accom- 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1456a), not to exceed $3,000,000 title or from actions taken for the care and panying this Act: Provided further, That the shall be transferred to the ‘‘Operations, Re- protection of loan collateral or grant prop- total amount available for the National Oce- search, and Facilities’’ account to offset the erty shall be absorbed within the total budg- anic and Atmospheric Administration cor- costs of implementing such Act. etary resources available to such department porate services administrative support costs FISHERIES FINANCE PROGRAM ACCOUNT or agency: Provided, That the authority to shall not exceed $189,010,000: Provided further, transfer funds between appropriations ac- For the costs of direct loans, $60,000, as au- That payments of funds made available counts as may be necessary to carry out this thorized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936: under this heading to the Department of section is provided in addition to authorities Provided, That such costs, including the cost Commerce Working Capital Fund including included elsewhere in this Act: Provided fur- of modifying such loans, shall be as defined Department of Commerce General Counsel ther, That use of funds to carry out this sec- in the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990: legal services shall not exceed $40,700,000: tion shall be treated as a reprogramming of Provided further, That these funds are only Provided further, That any deviation from the funds under section 605 of this Act and shall available to subsidize gross obligations for amounts designated for specific activities in not be available for obligation or expendi- the principal amount of direct loans not to the report accompanying this Act, or any ture except in compliance with the proce- exceed $5,000,000 for Individual Fishing Quota use of deobligated balances of funds provided dures set forth in that section. loans, and not to exceed $18,900,000 for fish- under this heading in previous years, shall be SEC. 205. Any funds provided in this Act ing capacity reduction loans: Provided fur- subject to the procedures set forth in section under ‘‘Department of Commerce’’ used to ther, That none of the funds made available 605 of this Act. implement E-Government Initiatives shall In addition, for necessary retired pay ex- under this heading may be used for direct be subject to the procedures set forth in sec- penses under the Retired Serviceman’s Fam- loans for any new fishing vessel that will in- tion 605 of this Act. ily Protection and Survivor Benefits Plan, crease the harvesting capacity in any United This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department and for payments for the medical care of re- States fishery. of Commerce and Related Agencies Appro- tired personnel and their dependents under OTHER the Dependents Medical Care Act (10 U.S.C. priations Act, 2006’’. ch. 55), such sums as may be necessary. DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MICA PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION SALARIES AND EXPENSES Mr. MICA. Mr. Chairman, I offer an For procurement, acquisition and con- For expenses necessary for the depart- amendment. struction of capital assets, including alter- mental management of the Department of The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- ation and modification costs, of the National Commerce provided for by law, including not ignate the amendment. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to exceed $5,000 for official entertainment, The text of the amendment is as fol- $47,466,000: Provided, That not to exceed 12 $936,000,000 to remain available until Sep- lows: tember 30, 2008: Provided, That of the full-time equivalents and $1,621,000 shall be amounts provided for the National Polar-or- expended for the legislative affairs function Amendment offered by Mr. MICA: biting Operational Environmental Satellite of the Department. Page 36, line 11, after the first dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(increased by System, funds shall only be made available OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL on a dollar for dollar matching basis with $131,900,000)’’. For necessary expenses of the Office of In- Page 36, line 19, after the dollar amount, funds provided for the same purpose by the spector General in carrying out the provi- Department of Defense: Provided further, insert the following: ‘‘(increased by sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 That except to the extent expressly prohib- $131,900,000)’’. U.S.C. App.), $22,758,000. ited by any other law, the Department of De- Page 60, line 23, after the dollar amount, fense may delegate procurement functions GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF insert the following: ‘‘(reduced by related to the National Polar-orbiting Oper- COMMERCE $131,900,000)’’. ational Environmental Satellite System to SEC. 201. During the current fiscal year, ap- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the officials of the Department of Commerce plicable appropriations and funds made order of the House of June 14, the gen- pursuant to section 2311 of title 10, United available to the Department of Commerce by tleman from Florida (Mr. MICA) and States Code: Provided further, That any devi- this Act shall be available for the activities the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. ation from the amounts designated for spe- specified in the Act of October 26, 1949 (15 cific activities in the report accompanying U.S.C. 1514), to the extent and in the manner WOLF) each will control 5 minutes. this Act, or any use of deobligated balances prescribed by the Act, and, notwithstanding The Chair recognizes the gentleman of funds provided under this heading in pre- 31 U.S.C. 3324, may be used for advanced pay- from Florida (Mr. MICA). vious years, shall be subject to the proce- ments not otherwise authorized only upon Mr. MICA. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- dures set forth in section 605 of this Act: Pro- the certification of officials designated by self such time as I may consume. vided further, That none of the funds provided the Secretary of Commerce that such pay- I offer this amendment which trans- in this Act or any other Act under the head- ments are in the public interest. fers all of the funding for economic ing ‘‘National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- SEC. 202. During the current fiscal year, ap- ministration, Procurement, Acquisition and service officer positions in the Depart- propriations made available to the Depart- ment of State, transfers their funds, Construction’’ shall be used to fund the Gen- ment of Commerce by this Act for salaries eral Services Administration’s standard con- and expenses shall be available for hire of $131 million for those positions, to the struction and tenant build-out costs of a fa- passenger motor vehicles as authorized by 31 Foreign Commercial Service operation, cility at the Suitland Federal Center. U.S.C. 1343 and 1344; services as authorized which is under the Department of Com- PACIFIC COASTAL SALMON RECOVERY by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and uniforms or allowances merce. I do so because this 5 or 10 min- For necessary expenses associated with the therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901– utes that we have here to discuss on restoration of Pacific salmon populations, 5902). this amendment is probably the only $50,000,000: Provided, That this amount shall SEC. 203. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- discussion we will have on this entire be available to fund grants to the States of propriation made available for the current bill relating to our trade deficit and Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and fiscal year for the Department of Commerce Alaska, and to the Columbia River and Pa- in this Act may be transferred between such the inability of the United States to cific Coastal Tribes for projects necessary appropriations, but no such appropriation compete in international markets. for restoration of salmon and steelhead pop- shall be increased by more than 10 percent I would venture to say very few Mem- ulations that are listed as threatened or en- by any such transfers: Provided, That any bers of Congress have a clue as to what dangered, or identified by a State as at-risk transfer pursuant to this section shall be the Foreign Commercial Service does to be so-listed, for maintaining populations treated as a reprogramming of funds under or where it is positioned. The Foreign necessary for exercise of tribal treaty fishing section 605 of this Act and shall not be avail- rights or native subsistence fishing, or for Commercial Service, which has been able for obligation or expenditure except in around for some time and has bounced conservation of Pacific coastal salmon and compliance with the procedures set forth in steelhead habitat: Provided further, That that section: Provided further, That the Sec- around from the Department of Com- funds disbursed to States shall be subject to retary of Commerce shall notify the Com- merce to the Department of State, is a matching requirement of funds or docu- mittees on Appropriations at least 15 days in our number one means of assistance to mented in-kind contributions of at least advance of the acquisition or disposal of any particularly medium and small busi- thirty-three percent of the Federal funds: capital asset (including land, structures, and nesses overseas to assist in promoting Provided further, That, in order to fulfill the equipment) not specifically provided for in U.S. exports and businesses in those lo- matching requirement in the previous pro- this or any other Departments of Commerce, viso, non-Federal contributions of funds pur- calities. Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Re- Our trade deficit last month, I be- suant to the previous proviso must be used in lated Agencies Appropriations Act. direct support of this program. SEC. 204. Any costs incurred by a depart- lieve, was $57 billion. We will exceed a COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT FUND ment or agency funded under this title re- trade deficit in the United States of Of amounts collected pursuant to section sulting from personnel actions taken in re- over $600 billion this year. We only 308 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of sponse to funding reductions included in this have 76 countries in which we have

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I 1 Abidjan 82 Islamabad would not mind if the Department of 2 Addis Ababa 83 Kabul State had that responsibility, but from 3 Antananarivo 84 Kathmandu my personal experience of dealing in 4 Asmara WESTERN HEMISPHERE international trade, our system of pro- 5 Bamako 85 Asuncion 6 Bangui moting, assisting, financing and nego- 86 Belize 7 Banjul 87 Bridgetown tiating in international trade is dys- 8 Bissau 88 Georgetown functional at best. 9 Brazzaville 89 Kingston We have these 98 countries, and I will 10 Bujumbura 90 La Paz include this list as part of the RECORD, 11 Conakry 91 Managua that have no Foreign Commercial 12 Cotonou 92 Montevideo Service operations. It is handled by the 13 Dar Es Salaam 93 Nassau 14 Djibouti State Department. If I thought the 94 Paramaribo 15 Freetown 95 Port au Prince State Department considered this a 16 Gaborone 96 Port of Spain priority in promoting trade in U.S. 17 Harare 97 St. Georges business, or we had the best personnel 18 Kampala 98 Tegucigalpa to assist in doing business, I would not 19 Khartoum Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield be here. Here is the response I got from 20 Kigali myself such time as I may consume. the Department of State on the num- 21 Kinshasa I was led to believe the gentleman ber of positions they have: 22 Libreville 23 Lilongwe was going to withdraw the amendment. There are currently 1,319 Foreign 24 Lome In the interest of time, I would just say Service officers with economics spe- 25 Luanda that I understand what the gentleman cialization. List of overseas economic 26 Lusaka is saying. He makes some very valid positions and posts where the State De- 27 Maputo points. We can look into that. But if partment performs the commercial 28 Maseru the gentleman is going to withdraw it, functions are enclosed. As you can see, 29 Mbabane I will not take the body’s time. the number of economic positions over- 30 N’djamena Mr. MICA. Mr. Chairman, will the 31 Niamey seas, only 497, is considerably less than gentleman yield? 32 Monrovia Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman the number of Foreign Service officers 33 Nouakchott with an economic specialty, 1,319. The from Florida. 34 Ouagadougou Mr. MICA. Mr. Chairman, I thank the difference is accounted for by the fact 35 Port Louis gentleman for yielding. Again, I stayed that many economic officers are entry- 36 Praia out here yesterday and today to make level officers who in their first one or 37 Windhoek this point, because this is critical to two tours in the Foreign Service fill ro- 38 Yaounde the future economic development, the tational or consular positions. Other EAST ASIA & PACIFIC growth of jobs in this country. With economics officers are stationed in 39 Apia that spirit in mind, I appreciate the 40 Bandar Seri Begawan Washington; others are participating in gentleman’s offer to look further at long-term training or performing other 41 Dili 42 Kolonia this proposal. noneconomic jobs overseas, and so Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- forth. 43 Koror 44 Majuro sent to withdraw the amendment. That is not a priority. We have the 45 Phnom Penh The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, emerging markets around the world in 46 Port Moresby the amendment is withdrawn. which we have not a priority nor no 47 Rangoon There was no objection. 48 Suva Foreign Commercial Service officer op- b 1115 erating. This is a simple amendment. It 49 Ulaambaatar transfers those, sometimes they call 50 Vientianne AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. INSLEE them bean counters, and in some coun- EUROPE Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I offer tries the economic officers do do a very 51 Ashgabat an amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- good job, but I am saying in most coun- 52 Baku 53 Bishkek ignate the amendment. tries we do not even have and in emerg- The text of the amendment is as fol- ing markets we do not even have a For- 54 Chisinau 55 Dushanbe lows: eign Commercial Service officer. 56 Ljubljana Amendment offered by Mr. INSLEE: Finally, I have a chart that shows 57 Luxembourg Page 38, line 1, insert after the dollar the level of funding for international 58 Minsk amount the following: ‘‘(reduced by trade promotion and assistance posi- 59 Nicosia $5,000,000)’’. tions and the deficit. As we keep the 60 Reykjavik Page 45, line 25, insert after the dollar 61 Riga amount the following: ‘‘(increased by level of personnel dealing with assist- $5,000,000)’’. ing business and particularly medium 62 Sasrajevo 63 Skopje The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the and small business at the lowest pos- 64 Tallinn order of the House of June 14, the gen- sible level, you can see that our trade 65 Tashkent tleman from Washington (Mr. INSLEE) deficit explodes. 66 Tbilisi and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. 67 Tirana Mr. Chairman, 19 of 20 consumers in WOLF) each will control 5 minutes. the future are outside our borders. I 68 Valletta The Chair recognizes the gentleman cannot fault the appropriators alone 69 Vilnius 70 Yerevan from Washington (Mr. INSLEE). because this is also authorization re- Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield sponsibility, but it is multijuris- NEAR EAST myself such time as I may consume. dictional. But no one is taking it with- 71 Algiers This is a small, but I think meaning- in their turf to do anything about this, 72 Beirut ful, amendment that will stop some of so I propose today that we take the 73 Damascus the cuts that have been going on for economic officers who do not have this 74 Doha 75 Manama several years in our Coastal Zone Man- as a priority in the Department of 76 Muscat agement account that aids so many State and transfer them to the Depart- 77 Sanaa communities on the coast and our wa- ment of Commerce under the Foreign 78 Tripoli tersheds across the country. Unfortu- Commercial Service Office. 79 Tunis nately, we have continued to seek cuts

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.027 H15JNPT1 H4502 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 in the NOAA budget, which have also international marketplace by the long with my amendment try to keep some impacted the Coastal Zone Manage- processing time of export license appli- of the toxics and sewage off the beach- ment program over the last several cations. This amendment would roll es that our constituents are going to years, this year a $500 million cut in back the progress that we have made in see this summer in numerous places the NOAA budget. Our amendment reducing the average processing time around this country. would restore simply $5 million to the from 44 days to 32 days since 2003. With And the challenges that we face in Coastal Zone Management account to additional money we could probably the oceans have not been going down. be used in numerous places across the get that down. They are becoming greater. It does not country. The trade deficit, the trade imbal- make sense for this Congress year after This summer our constituents are ance, this would really create a greater year to cut the attention that we give going to be going to the beaches, but problem to deal with that. Quite frank- to the beaches across this country and unfortunately there is some bad news ly, I do not think this administration the lake shores from the Great Lakes at those beaches. We have got algae, has done enough to deal with the trade to the Mississippi to the Gulf Coast and red tide, closures of shellfish beds in deficit, the trade imbalance. So to take the Pacific. This is not our prior- New England. We have got fish in 22 $5 million from the Bureau of Industry itization. Without this amendment sites in coastal waterways found con- and Security would severely diminish there is an imbalance. Let us have both taminated with toxics. One third of the our ability both on looking at weapons these accounts go up. Under my beaches in the Great Lakes have been of mass destruction and technology amendment, both of these accounts go closed due to septic and sewage prob- and also hamper American business at up this year, and that is the lems at one point or another in the last the very time when we are urging them prioritization. several years. We have got problems in to sell American products abroad. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- our beaches, and we do not want to I understand the gentleman makes ance of my time. allow cuts to continue to occur to this some good points with regard to the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I think all Coastal Zone Management account. Coastal Zone Management, and maybe that is needed to be said has been said. I want to note this account is not we can look at that as we go into con- I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amendment, just for the West and east coasts. This ference. But I would not want to take and I yield back the balance of my includes watersheds across the coun- that from here. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on time. try, for instance, in the Ohio Cuyahoga the amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on County project to address some prob- Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he the amendment offered by the gen- lems at Euclid Creek; in Pennsylvania may consume to the gentleman from tleman from Washington (Mr. INSLEE). in Bucks County, an award to help West Virginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN). The question was taken; and the handicap access of Silver Lake Nature Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I Chairman announced that the noes ap- Center. This really is a nationwide pro- rise in opposition to the amendment. peared to have it. gram, and there are nationwide prob- There is no question that Coastal Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I de- lems that we want to address. Zone Management grants are impor- mand a recorded vote. There has been a strong bipartisan tant, and the committee addressed it The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause support for this program. I note the as best they could. This is not a good 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on President, on our national oceans pol- place to take money from. The mission the amendment offered by the gen- icy, has suggested we need increased, of the bureau is to advance U.S. na- tleman from Washington (Mr. INSLEE) not decreased, funding with our coastal tional security, U.S. foreign policy and will be postponed. beaches, which are real jewels in the economic interests. It regulates the ex- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I crown of our national assets. port of sensitive goods and tech- move to strike the last word. This money would come out of the nologies, enforces export control, anti- I yield to the gentleman from Cali- Bureau of Industry and Security. That boycott and public safety laws. This fornia (Mr. SCHIFF). bureau in this year’s proposed budget may not be a high visibility public or- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I thank would get a 14 percent plus-up. After ganization, but they do extremely im- the gentleman for yielding to me. our proposal, they would still have a 7 portant work, and they have received Mr. Chairman, I am pleased that this percent increase. So under our pro- accolades from the commission on in- appropriations bill increases funding posal, we preserve our beaches. We sim- telligence capabilities of the United for the United States Marshals Service ply restore this to levels we had in 2002, States regarding weapons of mass de- to enhance judicial protection. We and we still increase this agency that struction report. have all heard of the deadly shootings is responsible for export controls in the The point is that this agency does a that have claimed the lives of a judge, Department of Commerce. This is lot of very good work, and I agree with a judge’s family members, a court re- something to really get back to where the chairman. As we move forward, if porter, a sheriff’s deputy, and others we were in 2002 to protecting our there are any opportunities to put inside and outside courthouses and beaches. We commend this to our Mem- money into Coastal Zone Management even at private residences. This in- bers. grants or some of these other worthy crease in funding is a good step, but I Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance accounts, we should take every oppor- hope this Congress will continue to ad- of my time. tunity to do that. However, again, this dress this important issue so that we Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield is a balancing act, and I think that the can ensure the safety in our court- myself 3 minutes. bill reflects the right balance with re- rooms and the safety of our distin- I rise in opposition to the gentle- gard to this account. guished jurists. man’s amendment. The amendment I urge my colleagues to oppose the Mr. Chairman, in addition to the cuts the Bureau of Industry and Secu- amendment. physical attacks we have witnessed, rity by over 6 percent. What does that Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield the judiciary has also been the subject mean, because it does not sound that it myself such time as I may consume. of many verbal assaults as well. The is that significant? A cut of $5 million This is a balancing act, but these ac- independence of the judiciary, a matter to the Bureau of Industry and Security counts are in balance. This Bureau of so fundamental to our separation of would severely diminish efforts to Industry and Security is going up powers, has recently come under at- deter weapons of mass destruction pro- under the proposed bill by $10 million. tack and has even become a matter of liferation, would prevent sensitive It is going up $10 million, and under contention for some, even those at the dual-use items from falling into the our amendment it would still go up $5 highest levels of leadership in Congress hands of terrorists, and enforces the million. It would still go up 7 percent. who have made no effort to disguise a anti-boycott laws of the United States. This agency is getting bigger. It is hav- growing hostility towards the courts. Some think that the Bureau of Indus- ing more capability under our amend- In bill after bill, many of our col- try and Security is actually too weak, ment than it did last year, and it is leagues have been calling to strip the and I may be in that category. Amer- going to have an ability to do its mis- courts of jurisdiction over issues where ican industry is being hampered in the sion. But we will also at the same time they believe the courts have erred, or

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.031 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4503 might err, and arguing we have no need without belittling ourselves. I urge authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; travel ex- of them. The proposed sanction for support for this amendment. penses; purchase and hire of passenger motor judges who tread on this prohibited I know the chairman has a point of vehicles; not to exceed $35,000 for official re- ground, and a word spoken in the Halls order on this. I would like to, on a sep- ception and representation expenses; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance and of Congress with less and less restraint: arate topic, just thank the chairman; operation of mission and administrative air- impeachment. and I would also like to thank not only craft, $9,725,750,000, to remain available until Perhaps the single greatest example the gentleman from Virginia (Chair- September 30, 2007, of which amounts as de- of the magnitude of the challenge to man WOLF) but the gentleman from termined by the Administrator for salaries the independence of the courts, though, West Virginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN), ranking and benefits; training, travel and awards; fa- came with the Congress’s extraor- member, for their work on the NASA cility and related costs; information tech- dinary intervention in the case of budget in particular as it impacted nology services; science, engineering, fabri- Terry Schiavo. This heartrending pri- JPL. I really appreciate the chairman’s cating and testing services; and other admin- vate tragedy became the focus of ef- istrative services may be transferred to ‘‘Ex- diligence. He was very kind to meet ploration Capabilities’’ in accordance with forts to overturn the Florida courts’ and discuss this with me several times, section 312(b) of the National Aeronautics interpretation of Florida law. When the to reach out to me after our discus- and Space Act of 1958, as amended by Public Federal courts rejected this private bill sions. I want to thank the chairman Law 106–377: Provided, That any funds pro- and its effort to provide jurisdiction to again for all his diligence on that issue. vided under this heading used to implement courts that could not properly exercise Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, will the E-Government Initiatives shall be subject to it, the reaction among many in Con- gentleman yield? the procedures set forth in section 605 of this gress was one of wrath. The same con- Mr. SERRANO. I yield to the gen- Act. gressional leaders who had spent the tleman from Virginia. EXPLORATION CAPABILITIES last several months trying to strip the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, there is no (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Federal courts of jurisdiction were now amendment. We were going to reserve a For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- trying to extend it where it did not be- point of order on it. But I just want the vided for, in the conduct and support of ex- long. Some have decided that the inde- ploration capabilities research and develop- RECORD to show, and I appreciate the ment activities, including research, develop- pendence of the judiciary is an incon- gentleman’s comments, that the bill ment, operations, support and services; venient impediment to a results-at-all- provides $800 million for the Marshals maintenance; construction of facilities in- costs philosophy. Service, which is $41 million above the cluding repair, rehabilitation, revitalization As a Member of Congress with a current year and $10 million above the and modification of facilities, construction strong interest in improving the rela- request. This is in addition to the $12 of new facilities and additions to existing fa- tionship between the legislative and ju- million provided in the war supple- cilities, facility planning and design, and ac- dicial branches, I have formed, with mental for judicial security. quisition or condemnation of real property, the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. as authorized by law; environmental compli- So with that I just thank the gen- ance and restoration; space flight, spacecraft BIGGERT), a bipartisan congressional tleman for his comments. control and communications activities in- caucus dedicated to improving comity b 1130 cluding operations, production, and services; between the branches of government. program management; personnel and related Our Congressional Caucus on the Judi- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, if the costs, including uniforms or allowances cial Branch currently consists of some gentleman will yield further, I thank therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; 35 Members from both sides of the the chairman, and I do appreciate the travel expenses; purchase and hire of pas- aisle, and I encourage my colleagues increases in courthouse security. I senger motor vehicles; not to exceed $35,000 who share our goal to join our efforts would ask my colleagues to join in sup- for official reception and representation ex- to restore the historical comity be- porting not only the physical security penses; and purchase, lease, charter, maintenance and operation of mission and adminis- tween our two branches. measures, but also the independence of trative aircraft, $6,712,900,000, to remain For the last 2 years, Chief Justice the institution of the judiciary. available until September 30, 2007, of which Rehnquist has cited the deterioration The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. amounts as determined by the Administrator in relations between the Congress and The Clerk read as follows: for salaries and benefits; training, travel and the Federal judiciary, using his year- TITLE III—SCIENCE awards; facility and related costs; information technology services; science, engineer- end reports to urge a restoration of OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY ing, fabricating and testing services; and comity between the branches. He has For necessary expenses of the Office of quoted Chief Justice Hughes’ admoni- other administrative services may be trans- Science and Technology Policy, in carrying ferred to ‘‘Science, Aeronautics and Explo- tion to the Congress of his day that ‘‘in out the purposes of the National Science and ration’’ in accordance with section 312(b) of the great enterprise of making Amer- Technology Policy, Organization, and Prior- the National Aeronautics and Space Act of ican democracy workable for all part- ities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6601–6671), hire of 1958, as amended by Public Law 106–377: Pro- ners, one member of our body politic passenger motor vehicles, and services as au- vided, That any funds provided under this cannot say to another ’I have no need thorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, not to exceed $2,500 heading used to implement E-Government of thee.’’’ for official reception and representation ex- Initiatives shall be subject to the procedures So today I offer on the House floor a penses, and rental of conference rooms in the set forth in section 605 of this Act. District of Columbia, $5,564,000. simple sense of Congress amendment to OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL demonstrate to our colleagues in the NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE For necessary expenses of the Office of In- ADMINISTRATION judicial branch and to the American spector General in carrying out the Inspec- people that we are committed to work- SCIENCE, AERONAUTICS AND EXPLORATION tor General Act of 1978, as amended, ing together with the other branches (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) $32,400,000. and to upholding the fundamental sep- For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS aration of powers that the Founders vided for, in the conduct and support of Notwithstanding the limitation on the envisioned, even if we do not always science, aeronautics and exploration re- availability of funds appropriated for search and development activities, including ‘‘Science, Aeronautics and Exploration’’, or agree with each other. research, development, operations, support ‘‘Exploration Capabilities’’ by this appro- It reads: ‘‘It is the sense of Congress and services; maintenance; construction of priations Act, when any activity has been that all necessary steps should be facilities including repair, rehabilitation, re- initiated by the incurrence of obligations for taken to provide adequate security for vitalization, and modification of facilities, construction of facilities or environmental the judiciary and to protect and uphold construction of new facilities and additions compliance and restoration activities as au- the independence of the judicial to existing facilities, facility planning and thorized by law, such amount available for branch.’’ design, and restoration, and acquisition or such activity shall remain available until ex- Mr. Chairman, efforts by Congress to condemnation of real property, as authorized pended. This provision does not apply to the force the courts to look at our tran- by law; environmental compliance and res- amounts appropriated for institutional toration; space flight, spacecraft control and minor revitalization and construction of fa- sient wishes, rather than the Constitu- communications activities including oper- cilities, and institutional facility planning tion, will damage the courts and under- ations, production, and services; program and design. mine our own integrity. In the end, we management; personnel and related costs, in- Notwithstanding the limitation on the cannot expect to belittle the courts cluding uniforms or allowances therefor, as availability of funds appropriated for

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.037 H15JNPT1 H4504 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 ‘‘Science, Aeronautics and Exploration’’, or Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861–1875); international information programs: Pro- ‘‘Exploration Capabilities’’ by this appro- services authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of vided further, That of the amount made avail- priations Act, the amounts appropriated for passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed able under this heading, $3,000,000 shall be construction of facilities shall remain avail- $9,000 for official reception and representa- available only for the operations of the Of- able until September 30, 2008. tion expenses; uniforms or allowances there- fice on Right-Sizing the United States Gov- From amounts made available in this Act for, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; rent- ernment Overseas Presence: Provided further, for these activities, subject to the operating al of conference rooms in the District of Co- That funds available under this heading may plan procedures of the House and Senate lumbia; and reimbursement of the General be available for a United States Government Committees on Appropriations, the Adminis- Services Administration for security guard interagency task force to examine, coordi- trator may transfer amounts between the services; $250,000,000: Provided, That con- nate and oversee United States participation ‘‘Science, Aeronautics, and Exploration’’ ac- tracts may be entered into under ‘‘Salaries in the United Nations headquarters renova- count and the ‘‘Exploration Capabilities’’ ac- and Expenses’’ in fiscal year 2006 for mainte- tion project: Provided further, That no funds count during fiscal year 2006. nance and operation of facilities, and for may be obligated or expended for processing Funds for announced prizes otherwise au- other services, to be provided during the licenses for the export of satellites of United thorized shall remain available, without fis- next fiscal year. States origin (including commercial sat- cal year limitation, until the prize is ellites and satellite components) to the Peo- OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD claimed or the offer is withdrawn. ple’s Republic of China unless, at least 15 Funding made available under the head- For necessary expenses (including payment days in advance, the Committees on Appro- ings ‘‘Exploration Capabilities’’ and of salaries, authorized travel, hire of pas- priations of the House of Representatives ‘‘Science, Aeronautics, and Exploration’’ in senger motor vehicles, the rental of con- and the Senate are notified of such proposed this Act shall be governed by the terms and ference rooms in the District of Columbia, action. conditions specified in the statement of and the employment of experts and consult- In addition, not to exceed $1,469,000 shall be managers accompanying the conference re- ants under section 3109 of title 5, United derived from fees collected from other execu- port for this Act. States Code) involved in carrying out section tive agencies for lease or use of facilities lo- 4 of the National Science Foundation Act of NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION cated at the International Center in accord- 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863) and Public Law 86–209 (42 ance with section 4 of the International Cen- RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES U.S.C. 1880 et seq.), $4,000,000: Provided, That ter Act; in addition, as authorized by section For necessary expenses in carrying out the not more than $9,000 shall be available for of- 5 of such Act, $490,000, to be derived from the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as ficial reception and representation expenses. reserve authorized by that section, to be amended (42 U.S.C. 1861–1875), and the Act to OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL used for the purposes set out in that section; establish a National Medal of Science (42 in addition, as authorized by section 810 of U.S.C. 1880–1881); services as authorized by 5 For necessary expenses of the Office of In- spector General as authorized by the Inspec- the United States Information and Edu- U.S.C. 3109; maintenance and operation of cational Exchange Act, not to exceed aircraft and purchase of flight services for tor General Act of 1978, as amemded, $11,500,000, to remain available until Sep- $6,000,000, to remain available until ex- research support; acquisition of aircraft; pended, may be credited to this appropria- $4,377,520,000 to remain available until Sep- tember 30, 2007. This title may be cited as the ‘‘Science Ap- tion from fees or other payments received tember 30, 2007, of which not to exceed propriations Act, 2006’’. from English teaching, library, motion pic- $425,000,000 shall remain available until ex- Mr. WOLF (during the reading). Mr. tures, and publication programs and from pended for Polar research and operations fees from educational advising and coun- support, and for reimbursement to other Chairman, I ask unanimous consent seling and exchange visitor programs; and, in Federal agencies for operational and science that the remainder of the bill through addition, not to exceed $15,000, which shall be support and logistical and other related ac- page 60, line 4, be considered as read, derived from reimbursements, surcharges, tivities for the United States Antarctic pro- printed in the RECORD, and open to and fees for use of Blair House facilities. gram: Provided, That from amounts specified amendment at any point. In addition, for the costs of worldwide se- for Polar research and operations support, The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection curity upgrades, $689,523,000, to remain avail- the National Science Foundation may reim- able until expended. burse the Coast Guard for such sums as de- to the request of the gentleman from CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND termined by the Director of the National Virginia? For necessary expenses of the Capital In- Science Foundation to be necessary to sup- There was no objection. vestment Fund, $128,263,000, to remain avail- port the Foundation’s mission requirements: The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. able until expended, as authorized: Provided, Provided further, That any reimbursement The Clerk read as follows: That section 135(e) of Public Law 103–236 pursuant to the previous proviso shall be TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND shall not apply to funds available under this treated as a reprogramming under section RELATED AGENCY heading. 605 of this Act and shall not be available for DEPARTMENT OF STATE obligation or expenditure except in compli- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ance with the procedures set forth in that ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS For necessary expenses of the Office of In- section: Provided further, That receipts for DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS spector General, $29,983,000, notwithstanding scientific support services and materials fur- For necessary expenses of the Department section 209(a)(1) of the Foreign Service Act nished by the National Research Centers and of State and the Foreign Service not other- of 1980 (Public Law 96–465), as it relates to other National Science Foundation sup- wise provided for, including employment, post inspections. ported research facilities may be credited to without regard to civil service and classifica- EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE this appropriation: Provided further, That tion laws, of persons on a temporary basis PROGRAMS funds under this heading may be available (not to exceed $700,000 of this appropriation), For expenses of educational and cultural for innovation inducement prizes. as authorized by section 801 of the United exchange programs, as authorized, MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES States Information and Educational Ex- $410,400,000, to remain available until ex- CONSTRUCTION change Act of 1948; representation to certain pended: Provided, That not to exceed For necessary expenses for the acquisition, international organizations in which the $2,000,000, to remain available until ex- construction, commissioning, and upgrading United States participates pursuant to trea- pended, may be credited to this appropria- of major research equipment, facilities, and ties ratified pursuant to the advice and con- tion from fees or other payments received other such capital assets pursuant to the Na- sent of the Senate or specific Acts of Con- from or in connection with English teaching, tional Science Foundation Act of 1950, as gress; arms control, nonproliferation and dis- educational advising and counseling pro- amended, including authorized travel, armament activities as authorized; acquisi- grams, and exchange visitor programs as au- $193,350,000, to remain available until ex- tion by exchange or purchase of passenger thorized. pended. motor vehicles as authorized by law; and for REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES expenses of general administration, EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES For representation allowances as author- $3,747,118,000: Provided, That not to exceed 71 ized, $8,281,000. For necessary expenses in carrying out permanent positions and $9,804,000 shall be PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND science and engineering education and for the Bureau of Legislative Affairs: Pro- OFFICIALS human resources programs and activities vided further, That, of the amount made pursuant to the National Science Founda- available under this heading, not to exceed For expenses, not otherwise provided, to tion Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861– $4,000,000 may be transferred to, and merged enable the Secretary of State to provide for 1875), including services as authorized by 5 with, funds in the ‘‘Emergencies in the Dip- extraordinary protective services, as author- U.S.C. 3109, and rental of conference rooms lomatic and Consular Service’’ appropria- ized, $9,390,000, to remain available until Sep- in the District of Columbia, $807,000,000, to tions account, to be available only for emer- tember 30, 2007. remain available until September 30, 2007. gency evacuations and terrorism rewards: EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND SALARIES AND EXPENSES Provided further, That, of the amount made MAINTENANCE For salaries and expenses necessary in car- available under this heading, $340,000,000 For necessary expenses for carrying out rying out the National Science Foundation shall be available only for public diplomacy the Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926 (22

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Security Construction Program as author- ernment by such organization for loans in- I ask approval of this amendment. ized, $603,510,000, to remain available until curred on or after October 1, 1984, through Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance expended as authorized, of which not to ex- external borrowings. of my time. ceed $25,000 may be used for domestic and AMENDMENT NO. 33 OFFERED BY MR. HAYWORTH Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in overseas representation as authorized: Pro- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I opposition to the amendment. vided, That none of the funds appropriated in offer an amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman this paragraph shall be available for acquisi- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- from Virginia will control the 5 min- tion of furniture, furnishings, or generators ignate the amendment. utes in opposition. for other departments and agencies. The text of the amendment is as fol- In addition, for the costs of worldwide se- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield curity upgrades, acquisition, and construc- lows: myself such time as I may consume. tion as authorized, $910,200,000, to remain Amendment No. 33 offered by Mr. Mr. Chairman, the amendment available until expended. HAYWORTH: strikes $200 million from the Inter- Page 65, line 20, after the dollar amount in- EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND national Organization Account under sert the following: ‘‘(reduced by CONSULAR SERVICE State Department. Quite frankly, this $218,000,000)’’. would be devastating for the gentleman For expenses necessary to enable the Sec- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the retary of State to meet unforeseen emer- from Illinois (Chairman HYDE), who is gencies arising in the Diplomatic and Con- order of the House of June 14, the gen- bringing his bill up tomorrow. sular Service, $10,000,000, to remain available tleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) This bill already, the bill we are now until expended as authorized, of which not to and a Member opposed will each con- dealing with today, cuts $130 million exceed $1,000,000 may be transferred to and trol 5 minutes. from the President’s request for inter- merged with the Repatriation Loans Pro- The Chair recognizes the gentleman national organizations. These cuts in gram Account, subject to the same terms from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH). and conditions. Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I the amendment offered by my good friend from Arizona would have a di- REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT yield myself such time as I may con- rect impact on critical organizations For the cost of direct loans, $712,000, as au- sume. thorized: Provided, That such costs, including Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an such as NATO, whose members are now the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as amendment to this appropriations bill providing training and support in Iraq defined in section 502 of the Congressional today that reduces United States con- and Afghanistan. Last night I heard Budget Act of 1974. In addition, for adminis- tributions to the United Nations reg- the President talk about the success trative expenses necessary to carry out the ular budget by 50 percent. that is taking place in Afghanistan, direct loan program, $607,000, which may be Mr. Chairman, the sad facts are and this amendment literally would transferred to and merged with the Diplo- these: Although plagued by scandal, try to take that success away. Further matic and Consular Programs account under cutting this funding jeopardizes the ef- Administration of Foreign Affairs. the U.N. refuses to take reform seriously. Despite continued reports of fort. PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN Lastly, this body should know that TAIWAN U.N. employees taking advantage of along with the gentleman from New For necessary expenses to carry out the the very people they are supposed to Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96–8), protect, allowing billions of dollars to York (Mr. SERRANO), as ranking mem- $19,751,000. be misspent in the oil-for-food relief ber, we had in our bill last year a task force chaired by Speaker Gingrich and PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE program, twisted allegations of U.N. RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND peacekeepers offering minors food in Majority Leader Mitchell that just re- For payment to the Foreign Service Re- return for sex in the Congo, providing ported today. I read their entire report tirement and Disability Fund, as authorized seats for China, Sudan and then Cuba over the weekend on dramatic reforms by law, $131,700,000. at the Human Rights Commission, Kofi to the U.N. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Annan refuses to consider necessary re- At a press conference today at 10 CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL forms to clean up the U.N. Indeed, Mr. o’clock, I made the comments that be- ORGANIZATIONS Chairman, in as recently as today’s cause of the failure of the U.N. to deal For expenses, not otherwise provided for, headlines, we read of alleged connec- with Darfur, and nobody has been more necessary to meet annual obligations of tions and knowledge by the Secretary critical in this institution of the U.N. membership in international multilateral or- General into the dealings of the Swiss than I have, I led the first delegation ganizations, pursuant to treaties ratified firm Cotecna in this horrible oil-for- to Darfur where genocide is taking pursuant to the advice and consent of the food scandal. place, we went through all those, but Senate, conventions or specific Acts of Con- The United Nations’ regular budget we set up the Gingrich-Mitchell task gress, $1,166,212,000: Provided, That the Sec- force of the bipartisan AEI, Heritage retary of State shall, at the time of the sub- is nearly $2 billion per year. Of that mission of the President’s budget to Con- amount, the U.S. regularly contributes and all the groups like that, they have gress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United 22 percent. The underlying bill ear- now come up with recommendations States Code, transmit to the Committees on marks $440 million for the next year’s that will embolden the administration Appropriations of the Senate and of the U.N. budget, and even after, even after and this Congress to make sure that House of Representatives the most recent bi- a $218 million reduction in dues, the the reform is done. ennial budget prepared by the United Na- United States will be the second larg- Also, how can we even be dealing tions for the operations of the United Na- est contributor to the U.N. budget and with this amendment today when the tions: Provided further, That the Secretary of the largest contributor to all other chairman of the Committee on Inter- State shall notify the Committees on Appro- national Relations is bringing his U.N. priations at least 15 days in advance (or in U.N. programs, including peacekeeping an emergency, as far in advance as is prac- missions, voluntary programs and reform bill to the House floor this ticable) of any United Nations action to in- membership organizations. Thursday? The gentleman from Illinois crease funding for any United Nations pro- Mr. Chairman, it is easier to amend (Chairman HYDE), God bless him and gram without identifying an offsetting de- the Constitution of the United States his committee, worked hard to ensure crease elsewhere in the United Nations budg- than the Charter of the United Nations, that reform takes place in the U.N. To et and cause the United Nations budget for yet when we come to this floor at the take this amendment before the Hyde the biennium 2006–2007 to exceed the revised outset of every Congress, we raise our bill comes up is not only putting the United Nations budget level for the biennium cart before the horse, it just does not 2004–2005 of $3,695,480,000: Provided further, right hand and express our allegiance That any payment of arrearages under this to the Constitution of the United make any sense. title shall be directed toward special activi- States. The bill of the gentleman from Illi- ties that are mutually agreed upon by the It is time to restore the proper prior- nois (Chairman HYDE), as the com- United States and the respective inter- ities. There is no clearer message, mittee and Members know, requires

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.013 H15JNPT1 H4506 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 that 39 reforms must take place, and the world, but the votes that come in I would also add that there has been the Secretary of State must certify the U.N. General Assembly are the some significant improvements already that these reforms have taken place. votes that come from the mouthpieces in the United Nations’ operations. I So with the Hyde bill and the Gingrich- of dictators, counteracting and would hope we would reject this Mitchell task force today, there will be counterbalancing the mouthpieces of a amendment. reforms, but to just come in now before free people. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Mr. HYDE has an opportunity would be We need to have fundamental reform from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) has 30 a mistake. in the United Nations, we need to have seconds remaining. I know what the gentleman is trying a structure that represents the voice of Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, do I to do, because I care desperately about the free people in the world, we need to have the right to close? Darfur. I led the first delegation to have a Free World Caucus formed with- The CHAIRMAN. No. The gentleman Darfur. I have been critical of the U.N., in the United Nations, and the United from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) has the right with the failure to address the issue of States has got to stop funding the kind to close. hunger. We had hunger in 1984 in Ethi- of organizations that oppose our inter- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I opia when I was there, hunger 21⁄2 years ests. That is what we are doing here, in yield myself the remaining time. ago, and now hunger again; also there disproportionate share. That is what I thank my colleague from Arizona is a problem with the sexual predators the Hayworth amendment seeks to cor- for his comments. I do not believe that who were U.N. peacekeepers in the rect, and that is why I am supporting his analogy about withholding tax pay- Congo. But all of those issues, every of the Hayworth amendment. ments in protest to the government is one of those issues, are dealt with in Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I apt because, Mr. Chairman, our respon- the Gingrich-Mitchell task force that move to strike the last word. sibility first and foremost, yes, even as came out today, and dealt with in the The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman a Member of an international body, is resolution by the gentleman from Illi- from New York is not eligible to strike to make sure that American interests nois (Chairman HYDE) that will come the last word. Pursuant to the order of are protected and, by extension, the in- up either tomorrow or Friday. the House of yesterday, that was re- terests of those in the world who have So I understand what the gentle- served for the subcommittee chairman, been abused, such as the Iraqi people, man’s problems are, but this would not the subcommittee ranking member and such as those innocent, young people in be a good thing to do. So I would ask the full committee ranking member. the Congo who have been sexually as- saulted. And with a corrupt world Members on both sides, as good as the b 1145 gentleman’s intentions are, to just re- body, we have incumbent in this ject this amendment. Mr. SERRANO. I understand that, amendment an obligation to seriously Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mr. Chairman, and with a prior agree- reduce the funding and, by extension, of my time. ment, I do not know if it was mani- might I add, allow others within the Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I fested through the Chair, the gen- international community to pay their yield myself such time as I may con- tleman from West Virginia (Mr. MOL- fair share. sume. LOHAN) has ceded that position to me I look forward to the bill from the Mr. Chairman, I would simply point for the time being. chairman of the Committee on Inter- out to my friend, the distinguished The CHAIRMAN. The order of the national Relations, but I would ask my subcommittee chair, I appreciate his House of yesterday prevents that re- colleagues to join with me in accept- passion, and I appreciate his pioneering quest. ance of this amendment, because work in terms of what has happened at Mr. SERRANO. Then I will stand cor- enough is enough. Darfur. But this amendment was rected and very quietly sit down. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to brought to this House in the previous Mr. WOLF. How much time do I have, strike the last word in order to yield to Congress, and again we were told to Mr. Chairman? the gentleman from New York (Mr. wait. The fact is, as constitutional offi- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman has SERRANO); but before I do, if I could cers, it is incumbent upon us to move 2 minutes remaining. just say one thing. The gentleman from to stop abuses. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 Illinois (Mr. HYDE) spent a lot of time I would point out that this amend- minute to the gentleman from Arizona on this issue, and when a gentleman ment does not change our funding for (Mr. KOLBE). has worked to the degree that the gen- peacekeeping missions, voluntary pro- Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I thank tleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE) has, he grams and membership organizations. the gentleman for yielding me this ought to have a clear shot at the op- Mr. Chairman, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to time. portunity to pick it up. the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING). I rise in opposition to this amend- Secondly, the Gingrich-Mitchell Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I ment offered by my colleague, the gen- Task Force report has not been wa- thank the gentleman for yielding me tleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH). tered down. It is tough. And the gen- time. I think I share the frustrations that a tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) men- Mr. Chairman, I, too, recognize and lot of Members feel about the United tioned democracy. In the Gingrich- appreciate the passion that comes from Nations and some of the reforms, but Mitchell report, there is a whole chap- our chairman, and to sustain that level this is a meat ax approach to it. ter urging the United States to push over a couple of days is an impressive It is ironic that in the next 24 or 48 for the abolition of the Human Rights thing to see. We have watched this hours we are going to be considering on Commission, which Sudan was the United Nations for a lot longer than this floor legislation to reform the chairman of and on, and Libya was on, that. This amendment was on this floor United Nations, and I think that legis- and instead set up a democracy caucus, 2 years ago, and, as I recall, there were lation is the proper approach to this and also have someone in New York 184 votes in support of this, even problem. It requires that certain steps who would be working with the democ- though we were asked to not bring it. be taken and that our United Nations racy. The issue is in front of Americans. representative make sure that those Also, the gentleman from Arizona They understand this. They understand steps are being taken in the United Na- mentioned that we were told to wait. the United Nations needs to have a tions. Cutting off our dues, which is a We did wait. He voted for the bill last strong, strong message from Congress legal responsibility, an agreement that year that set up the Gingrich-Mitchell to reform. we enter into with the United Nations, Task Force, and that is what we have This is simply something that recog- that each country does, to pay its done. So nobody told the gentleman to nizes a flaw. We recognize a flaw in the share of the dues would be a little bit wait. We acted based on something, fundamental structure of the United like my saying, well, I am for tax re- and I would have acted whether we told Nations. The flaw is that the people in form so, in the meantime, I am not the gentleman to act or not because I this country believe that they are pay- going to pay my taxes. I think we have had concerns. I saw the suffering in ing for a democratic organization that an obligation to pay our dues to the Darfur, I know all about that; I have represents the voice of the people of United Nations and pursue the reforms. been to the Congo and saw it, but do

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I ommendations and, also, the adminis- INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS think that as our country asks other tration will have an opportunity, but nations throughout the world to join us For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- also an obligation to do that, because vided for, to meet obligations of the United in the fight against terrorism, we the U.N. has failed. It failed in Darfur, States arising under treaties, or specific should be trying in every way possible it failed in Rwanda, it failed in Acts of Congress, as follows: to bring people closer to us, not to sep- Srebrenic, and it failed in Sarajevo. INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER arate ourselves. Hopefully, this amendment will fail, COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO Now, granted, there are many people and the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. For necessary expenses for the United here, and many people throughout the HYDE) will have an opportunity to have States Section of the International Bound- diplomatic world, that have problems his bill and voted on tomorrow. ary and Water Commission, United States and concerns about the way the U.N. is Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- and Mexico, and to comply with laws applicable to the United States Section, including functioning right now; but it is still ance of my time. better to be a very active member of not to exceed $6,000 for representation; as The CHAIRMAN. All time has ex- follows: the U.N. rather than in opposition to pired. the U.N. SALARIES AND EXPENSES The question is on the amendment For salaries and expenses, not otherwise The U.N. is still the only body on offered by the gentleman from Arizona Earth capable of dealing with so many provided for, $27,000,000. (Mr. HAYWORTH). CONSTRUCTION of these issues. And rather than run The question was taken; and the them out of town, rather than continue For detailed plan preparation and con- Chairman announced that the noes ap- struction of authorized projects, $5,300,000, to to put ourselves in arrears, which we, peared to have it. remain available until expended, as author- under the leadership of the gentleman Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I de- ized. from Virginia (Chairman WOLF), ac- mand a recorded vote. AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL complished recently, to take our coun- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause COMMISSIONS try out of arrears at the U.N. in terms 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on For necessary expenses, not otherwise proof our dues, this would put us right the amendment offered by the gen- vided, for the International Joint Commis- back in; and I just think it is the wrong tleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) sion and the International Boundary Com- message. will be postponed. mission, United States and Canada, as authorized by treaties between the United Are there problems? Yes. Should we The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. address them? Absolutely. Should we States and Canada or Great Britain, and for The Clerk read as follows: the Border Environment Cooperation Com- demand reform? Absolutely. But we do CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL mission as authorized by Public Law 103–182, not demand reform by withdrawing, PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES $9,500,000, of which not to exceed $9,000 shall but rather by staying involved. For necessary expenses to pay assessed and be available for representation expenses in- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, will other expenses of international peacekeeping curred by the International Joint Commis- the gentleman yield? activities directed to the maintenance or sion. Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman restoration of international peace and secu- INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS from Arizona. rity, $1,035,500,000, of which 15 percent shall For necessary expenses for international Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I remain available until September 30, 2007: fisheries commissions, not otherwise pro- thank my friend, the gentleman from Provided, That none of the funds made avail- vided for, as authorized by law, $22,000,000: Virginia, the subcommittee chairman. able under this Act shall be obligated or ex- Provided, That the United States’ share of I welcome the remarks of my friend pended for any new or expanded United Na- such expenses may be advanced to the re- from New York because, Mr. Chairman, tions peacekeeping mission unless, at least spective commissions pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 15 days in advance of voting for the new or it gives me an opportunity to clear up 3324. expanded mission in the United Nations Se- OTHER any misconception about this amend- curity Council (or in an emergency as far in PAYMENT TO THE ASIA FOUNDATION ment. This does not withdraw United advance as is practicable): (1) the Commit- For a grant to the Asia Foundation, as au- States participation from the United tees on Appropriations of the House of Rep- thorized by the Asia Foundation Act (22 resentatives and the Senate and other appro- Nations, nor does it change our funding U.S.C. 4402), $10,000,000, to remain available priate committees of the Congress are noti- for peacekeeping missions, voluntary until expended, as authorized. programs, and membership organiza- fied of the estimated cost and length of the mission, the vital national interest that will EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM tions. For necessary expenses of Eisenhower Ex- What we are saying, and what duly be served, and the planned exit strategy; (2) the Committees on Appropriations of the change Fellowships, Incorporated, as author- elected, constitutional officers here in House of Representatives and the Senate and ized by sections 4 and 5 of the Eisenhower the people’s House will say with pas- other appropriate committees of the Con- Exchange Fellowship Act of 1990 (20 U.S.C. sage of this amendment, is that in gress are notified that the United Nations 5204–5205), all interest and earnings accruing terms of the regular framework of has taken appropriate measures to prevent to the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Pro- budgeting for the United Nations, a United Nations employees, contractor per- gram Trust Fund on or before September 30, process that my colleagues admit is sonnel, and peacekeeping forces serving in 2006, to remain available until expended: Pro- any United Nations peacekeeping mission vided, That none of the funds appropriated horribly flawed, we will reduce that herein shall be used to pay any salary or funding by one-half and invite others from trafficking in persons, exploiting victims of trafficking, or committing acts of il- other compensation, or to enter into any in the international community to legal sexual exploitation, and to hold ac- contract providing for the payment thereof, come forward and pay their fair share. countable any such individuals who engage in excess of the rate authorized by 5 U.S.C. My friend from Virginia has been in any such acts while participating in the 5376; or for purposes which are not in accord- very gracious with the time, and I peacekeeping mission; and (3) a reprogram- ance with OMB Circulars A–110 (Uniform Ad- thank him. ming of funds pursuant to section 605 of this ministrative Requirements) and A–122 (Cost Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, how much Act is submitted, and the procedures therein Principles for Non-profit Organizations), in- time remains? followed, setting forth the source of funds cluding the restrictions on compensation for The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman that will be used to pay for the cost of the personal services. ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) has 1 minute new or expanded mission: Provided further, remaining under the order of the House That funds shall be available for peace- For necessary expenses of the Israeli Arab keeping expenses only upon a certification Scholarship Program as authorized by sec- yesterday, and 1 minute remaining by the Secretary of State to the appropriate tion 214 of the Foreign Relations Authoriza- under the 5-minute rule. committees of the Congress that American tion Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (22 U.S.C. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield manufacturers and suppliers are being given 2452), all interest and earnings accruing to myself such time as I may consume. opportunities to provide equipment, services, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Fund on or be- I appreciate the gentleman offering and material for United Nations peace- fore September 30, 2006, to remain available the amendment. The fact that it is of- keeping activities equal to those being given until expended.

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EAST-WEST CENTER tion or expenditure except in compliance (2) supports efforts to identify unknown To enable the Secretary of State to provide with the procedures set forth in that section. victims through forensic analysis, including for carrying out the provisions of the Center SEC. 403. None of the funds made available DNA testing, conducted by independent, im- for Cultural and Technical Interchange Be- in this Act may be used by the Department partial experts who are sensitive to the spe- tween East and West Act of 1960, by grant to of State or the Broadcasting Board of Gov- cial needs and concerns of the victims’ fami- the Center for Cultural and Technical Inter- ernors to provide equipment, technical sup- lies, as well as efforts to make these services change Between East and West in the State port, consulting services, or any other form available to any families who have doubts of Hawaii, $6,000,000: Provided, That none of of assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting about the results of prior forensic testing. the funds appropriated herein shall be used Corporation. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a to pay any salary, or enter into any contract SEC. 404. (a) The Senior Policy Operating point of order on the gentleman’s Group on Trafficking in Persons, established providing for the payment thereof, in excess amendment. of the rate authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5376. under section 406 of division B of Public Law 108–7 to coordinate agency activities regard- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY ing policies (including grants and grant poli- from Virginia reserves a point of order. For grants made by the Department of cies) involving the international trafficking The gentleman from Texas (Mr. State to the National Endowment for De- in persons, shall coordinate all such policies REYES) is recognized for 5 minutes. mocracy as authorized by the National En- related to the activities of traffickers and Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I yield dowment for Democracy Act, $50,000,000, to victims of severe forms of trafficking. myself such time as I may consume. remain available until expended. (b) None of the funds provided in this or Mr. Chairman, my amendment ad- RELATED AGENCY any other Act shall be expended to perform dresses the abduction and murder of BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS functions that duplicate coordinating re- more than 370 young women in Ciudad INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS sponsibilities of the Operating Group. Juarez and Chihuahua, Mexico. That is (c) The Operating Group shall continue to For expenses necessary to enable the report only to the authorities that appointed the community right across from my Broadcasting Board of Governors, as author- them pursuant to section 406 of division B of congressional district of El Paso, ized, to carry out international communica- Public Law 108–7. Texas. tion activities, including the purchase, in- SEC. 405. Any funds provided in this Act Specifically, my amendment urges stallation, rent, and improvement of facili- under ‘‘Department of State’’ used to imple- the State Department to assist Mexi- ties for radio and television transmission ment E-Government Initiatives shall be sub- and reception to Cuba, and to make and su- can authorities in identifying several ject to the procedures set forth in section 605 pervise grants for radio and television broad- unidentified victims through forensic of this Act. casting to the Middle East, $620,000,000: Pro- analysis and other scientific assist- SEC. 406. (a) Subsection (f) of section 36 of vided, That of the total amount in this head- the State Department Basic Authorities Act ance; and this would include also to ing, not to exceed $16,000 may be used for of- of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708(f)) is amended— put this subject into the bilateral agen- ficial receptions within the United States as (1) by striking ‘‘(f) INELIGIBILITY.—An offi- da, which is a discussion between both authorized, not to exceed $35,000 may be used cer’’ and inserting the following: administrations on a yearly basis. for representation abroad as authorized, and ‘‘(f) INELIGIBILITY.— Throughout my time in Congress, I not to exceed $39,000 may be used for official ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in reception and representation expenses of have personally asked our Federal and paragraph (2), an officer’’; and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; and in ad- local law enforcement agencies in El (2) by adding at the end the following new dition, notwithstanding any other provision Paso to offer any assistance that they paragraph: of law, not to exceed $2,000,000 in receipts can legally provide, and they have ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION IN CERTAIN CIR- from advertising and revenue from business made and are making very good efforts CUMSTANCES.—The Secretary may pay a re- ventures, not to exceed $500,000 in receipts ward to an officer or employee of a foreign to help their counterparts on the Mexi- from cooperating international organiza- government (or any entity thereof) who, can side. Also, for years I have called tions, and not to exceed $1,000,000 in receipts while in the performance of his or her offi- on the Mexican Government to bring from privatization efforts of the Voice of cial duties, furnishes information described America and the International Broadcasting an honest and intensive investigative in such subsection, if the Secretary deter- Bureau, to remain available until expended effort to bear on this issue so that it mines that such payment satisfies the fol- for carrying out authorized purposes. can solve these horrific crimes and do lowing conditions: more to prevent future tragedies, BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ‘‘(A) Such payment is appropriate in light For the purchase, rent, construction, and of the exceptional or high-profile nature of which also, by the way, Mr. Chairman, improvement of facilities for radio and tele- the information furnished pursuant to such included a conversation with President vision transmission and reception, and pur- subsection. Fox in Mexico City on this very issue. chase and installation of necessary equip- ‘‘(B) Such payment may aid in furnishing In 2003, I joined several of my con- ment for radio and television transmission further information described in such sub- gressional colleagues on a delegation and reception as authorized, $10,893,000, to re- section. to Juarez to meet with the families of main available until expended, as author- ‘‘(C) Such payment is formally requested these victims and to increase aware- ized. by such agency.’’. ness on this important matter. Some of GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF STATE (b) Subsection (b) of such section (22 U.S.C. the most poignant testimony we heard AND RELATED AGENCY 2708(b)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ‘‘or to an officer was from families who have been un- SEC. 401. Funds appropriated under this or employee of a foreign government in ac- able to confirm whether their loved title shall be available, except as otherwise ones and their remains have been found provided, for allowances and differentials as cordance with subsection (f)(2)’’ after ‘‘indi- authorized by subchapter 59 of title 5, United vidual’’. or whether they are still missing. States Code; for services as authorized by 5 AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. REYES As I have done in the past several U.S.C. 3109; and for hire of passenger trans- Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I offer an years, this past weekend I raised this portation pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1343(b). amendment. issue at the Inter-Parliamentary Group SEC. 402. Not to exceed 5 percent of any ap- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- meeting in Rhode Island where several propriation made available for the current ignate the amendment. of my colleagues in Congress and our fiscal year for the Department of State in The text of the amendment is as fol- counterparts from the Mexican legisla- this Act may be transferred between such ap- ture came together to discuss signifi- propriations, but no such appropriation, ex- lows: cant issues that affect both the United cept as otherwise specifically provided, shall Amendment offered by Mr. REYES: be increased by more than 10 percent by any Page 75, after line 22, insert the following States and Mexico. such transfers: Provided, That not to exceed new section: This is an issue that has long been of 5 percent of any appropriation made avail- SEC. 407. Congress— particular concern to me and to all of able for the current fiscal year for the Broad- (1) urges the President and Secretary of my constituents in El Paso because, casting Board of Governors in this Act may State to incorporate the investigative and along with Juarez, our two cities form be transferred between such appropriations, preventative efforts of the Government of the largest border community in the but no such appropriation, except as other- Mexico in the bilateral agenda between the world. Our cultures, our economies wise specifically provided, shall be increased Governments of Mexico and the United and, most importantly, our families by more than 10 percent by any such trans- States and to continue to express concern to fers: Provided further, That any transfer pur- the Government of Mexico over the abduc- are inseparably tied to each other in suant to this section shall be treated as a re- tions and murders of more than 370 young this region of the world. When they programming of funds under section 605 of women since 1993 in the Mexican cities of need help, especially with something as this Act and shall not be available for obliga- Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua; and horrific as murders that have taken

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Our effort would be to disseminate thorities in identifying these victims The CHAIRMAN. Does any Member through the United States Interest and to put the perpetrators on the road wish to be heard on the point of order? Section in Havana, and next week we to the penitentiary and to prevent vio- If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. are meeting with folks from Radio and lent acts against women of Juarez and The amendment proposes to express a TV Marti to tell the people of Cuba Chihuahua. I want to thank the chair- legislative sentiment. As such, the just the truth, just about transparency, man and the ranking member for giv- amendment constitutes legislation in that people like Joanne Chesimard has ing me the opportunity to offer this violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The a $1 million bounty on her head, and amendment. point of order is sustained, and the that if returned to the United States, Mr. Chairman, my amendment addresses amendment is not in order. she would pay for her crime, and that the abduction and murder of more than 370 Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to anybody basically participating in young women in Ciudad Jua´rez and Chi- strike the last word. I yield to the gen- bringing this woman back to justice as huahua, Mexico, near my congressional dis- tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA). she rightly deserves will be the recipi- trict of El Paso, Texas. Specifically, my (Mr. FOSSELLA asked and was given ent of a million dollars. amendment would urge the State Department permission to revise and extend his re- So I would ask you, Mr. Chairman, in to assist Mexican authorities in identifying sev- marks.) ways to just get that truth out for the eral unidentified victims through forensic anal- Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Chairman, this legacy of those who have suffered at ysis and to include the topic in our bilateral is a list put out by the Federal Bureau the hands of so many of these fugitives agenda with Mexico. of Investigation. It lists the 74 United or convicted felons, murderers, that Throughout my time in Congress, I have States citizens convicted of felonious the people of Cuba just be told the personally asked our federal law enforcement crimes in the United States who are truth. And we have the opportunity to agencies in El Paso to offer any assistance currently living in Cuba under the pro- do so through the Interest Section in they can legally provide, and they have made tection of the Castro regime. This list Havana as well as Radio and TV Marti. and are making good faith efforts to help their reads like a litany of the worst of the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I thank counterparts on the Mexican side. Also, for worst, hijacking an aircraft, piracy; years I have called on the Mexican govern- the gentleman from New York (Mr. and, of course, the highlight to me and FOSSELLA) for bringing this up. We will ment to bring an honest and intensive inves- the most regrettable is a woman by the tigative effort to bear to solve these horrific work with him and see what we can do name of Joanne Chesimard, who mur- to help. crimes and to do more to prevent future trage- dered in cold blood a New Jersey State dies. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. Trooper and has been on the lam and The Clerk read as follows: In 2003, I joined several of my congres- really in the sanctuary of Cuba. sional colleagues on a delegation to Jua´rez to This title may be cited as the ‘‘Department There are those in this body, I know, of State and Related Agency Appropriations meet with the families of the victims and in- who take different sides on how we deal crease awareness on this important matter. Act, 2006’’. with Cuba, whether it is trade or trav- TITLE V—RELATED AGENCIES Some of the most poignant testimony we el. This has nothing to do with any of ANTITRUST MODERNIZATION COMMISSION heard was from families who have been un- those, in my opinion. able to confirm whether their loved ones’ re- We know that Cuba has been a haven SALARIES AND EXPENSES mains had been found or if they were still and a sanctuary for terrorists. We For necessary expenses of the Antitrust missing. know that people like Joanne Modernization Commission, as authorized by As I have done in the past several years, Public Law 107–273, $1,172,000, to remain Chesimard are living comfortably, this past weekend I raised this issue at the available until expended. while the family of that New Jersey Inter-Parliamentary Group where several of COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF State Trooper who was murdered two my colleagues in Congress and our counter- AMERICA’S HERITAGE ABROAD decades ago, three decades ago I should parts in the Mexican legislature came together SALARIES AND EXPENSES say, are still living with the agony and to discuss significant issues that affect both the pain of losing their loved one. For expenses for the Commission for the the U.S. and Mexico. We know that people like Guillermo Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad, This issue has long been of particular con- $499,000, as authorized by section 1303 of Pub- Morales, who was part of the FILN who cern to me and my constituents in El Paso be- lic Law 99–83. terrorized this country for many years, cause along with Jua´rez, our two cities form COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS is living in Cuba. This is a story from the largest border community in the world. Our the Washington Post a couple of years SALARIES AND EXPENSES cultures, economies, and most importantly, our ago. Guillermo Morales is a fugitive on For necessary expenses of the Commission families, are inseparably tied to each other. the run from the FBI, but at this par- on Civil Rights, including hire of passenger When they need help, especially with some- motor vehicles, $9,096,000: Provided, That ticular moment he is sipping a cap- thing as horrific as the murders that have none of the funds appropriated in this para- puccino in a chic hotel lobby in Ha- taken place there, we need to step up to the graph shall be used to employ in excess of vana. plate and provide assistance, as all good four full-time individuals under Schedule C Nine and a half of his fingers are neighbors do. This amendment would provide of the Excepted Service exclusive of one spe- gone, blown to bits by a bomb he was cial assistant for each Commissioner: Pro- Mexican authorities with additional assistance making in New York in 1978, but he vided further, That none of the funds appro- necessary to solve these crimes. priated in this paragraph shall be used to re- I strongly urge my colleagues to join me in manages to open a packet of sugar and stir it into his coffee. On the lam for 23 imburse Commissioners for more than 75 this effort to assist Mexican authorities in iden- billable days, with the exception of the years, he has cleverly learned how to tifying the victims of these murders, put the chairperson, who is permitted 125 billable perpetrators behind bars, and prevent violent live with what remains of his hands days. and his life. acts against the women of Jua´rez and Chi- COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS The convicted felon was facing 89 huahua. FREEDOM years in prison for illegal possession of Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance SALARIES AND EXPENSES of my time. firearms when he escaped from a New York hospital in 1979 while under po- For necessary expenses for the United b 1200 States Commission on International Reli- lice custody. gious Freedom, as authorized by title II of POINT OF ORDER Mr. Morales and so many of his co- the International Religious Freedom Act of Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I make a horts terrorized this country, led to the 1998 (Public Law 105–292), $3,200,000, to re- point of order. demise and permanent maiming of main available until expended.

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COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN 3109; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and representation expenses, $888,117,000, to re- EUROPE not to exceed $2,000 for official reception and main available until expended; of which not SALARIES AND EXPENSES representation expenses, $211,000,000, to re- to exceed $10,000 may be used toward funding main available until expended: Provided, a permanent secretariat for the Inter- For necessary expenses of the Commission That not to exceed $300,000 shall be available national Organization of Securities Commis- on Security and Cooperation in Europe, as for use to contract with a person or persons sions; and of which not to exceed $100,000 authorized by Public Law 94–304, $2,030,000, to for collection services in accordance with shall be available for expenses for consulta- remain available until expended as author- the terms of 31 U.S.C. 3718: Provided further, tions and meetings hosted by the Commis- ized by section 3 of Public Law 99–7. That, notwithstanding any other provision sion with foreign governmental and other CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON of law, not to exceed $116,000,000 of offsetting regulatory officials, members of their dele- THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA collections derived from fees collected for gations, appropriate representatives and SALARIES AND EXPENSES premerger notification filings under the staff to exchange views concerning develop- For necessary expenses of the Congres- Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements ments relating to securities matters, devel- sional-Executive Commission on the People’s Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 18a), regardless of the opment and implementation of cooperation Republic of China, as authorized, $1,900,000, year of collection, shall be retained and used agreements concerning securities matters including not more than $3,000 for the pur- for necessary expenses in this appropriation: and provision of technical assistance for the pose of official representation, to remain Provided further, That $23,000,000 in offsetting development of foreign securities markets, available until expended. collections derived from fees sufficient to such expenses to include necessary logistic and administrative expenses and the ex- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY implement and enforce the Telemarketing penses of Commission staff and foreign COMMISSION Sales Rule, promulgated under the Tele- phone Consumer Fraud and Abuse Preven- invitees in attendance at such consultations SALARIES AND EXPENSES tion Act (15 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), shall be cred- and meetings including: (1) such incidental For necessary expenses of the Equal Em- ited to this account, and be retained and expenses as meals taken in the course of ployment Opportunity Commission as au- used for necessary expenses in this appro- such attendance; (2) any travel and transpor- thorized by title VII of the Civil Rights Act priation: Provided further, That the sum here- tation to or from such meetings; and (3) any of 1964 (29 U.S.C. 206(d) and 621–634), the in appropriated from the general fund shall other related lodging or subsistence: Pro- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and be reduced as such offsetting collections are vided, That fees and charges authorized by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, including serv- received during fiscal year 2006, so as to re- sections 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act ices as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of sult in a final fiscal year 2006 appropriation of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77f(b)), and 13(e), 14(g) and passenger motor vehicles as authorized by 31 from the general fund estimated at not more 31 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 1343(b); non-monetary awards to pri- than $72,000,000: Provided further, That none U.S.C. 78m(e), 78n(g), and 78ee), shall be cred- vate citizens; and not to exceed $33,000,000 for of the funds made available to the Federal ited to this account as offsetting collections: payments to State and local enforcement Trade Commission may be used to enforce Provided further, That not to exceed agencies for services to the Commission pur- subsection (e) of section 43 of the Federal De- $863,117,000 of such offsetting collections suant to title VII of the Civil Rights Act of posit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1831t) or sec- shall be available until expended for nec- 1964, sections 6 and 14 of the Age Discrimina- tion 151(b)(2) of the Federal Deposit Insur- essary expenses of this account: Provided fur- tion in Employment Act, the Americans ance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ther, That $25,000,000 shall be derived from with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Civil (12 U.S.C. 1831t note). prior year unobligated balances from funds Rights Act of 1991, $331,228,000: Provided, That HELP COMMISSION previously appropriated to the Securities the Commission is authorized to make avail- and Exchange Commission: Provided further, SALARIES AND EXPENSES able for official reception and representation That the total amount appropriated under expenses not to exceed $2,500 from available For necessary expenses of the HELP Com- this heading from the general fund for fiscal funds: Provided further, That the Commission mission, $1,000,000, to remain available until year 2006 shall be reduced as such offsetting may take no action to implement any work- expended. fees are received so as to result in a final force repositioning, restructuring, or reorga- LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION total fiscal year 2006 appropriation from the nization until such time as the Committees PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES general fund estimated at not more than $0. on Appropriations have been notified of such CORPORATION SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION proposals, in accordance with the reprogram- For payment to the Legal Services Cor- SALARIES AND EXPENSES ming provisions of section 605 of this Act. poration to carry out the purposes of the For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974, vided for, of the Small Business Administra- SALARIES AND EXPENSES $330,803,000, of which $313,683,000 is for basic tion as authorized by Public Law 108–447, in- For necessary expenses of the Federal field programs and required independent au- cluding hire of passenger motor vehicles as Communications Commission, as authorized dits; $2,539,000 is for the Office of Inspector authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1343 and 1344, and not by law, including uniforms and allowances General, of which such amounts as may be to exceed $3,500 for official reception and rep- therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; necessary may be used to conduct additional resentation expenses, $318,029,000: Provided, not to exceed $4,000 for official reception and audits of recipients; $12,826,000 is for manage- That the Administrator is authorized to representation expenses; purchase and hire ment and administration; and $1,755,000 is for charge fees to cover the cost of publications of motor vehicles; special counsel fees; and client self-help and information technology. developed by the Small Business Administra- services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION—LEGAL SERVICES tion, and certain loan servicing activities: $289,771,000: Provided, That $288,771,000 of off- CORPORATION Provided further, That, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, revenues received from all such setting collections shall be assessed and col- None of the funds appropriated in this Act activities shall be credited to this account, lected pursuant to section 9 of title I of the to the Legal Services Corporation shall be to be available for carrying out these pur- Communications Act of 1934, shall be re- expended for any purpose prohibited or lim- poses without further appropriations: Pro- tained and used for necessary expenses in ited by, or contrary to any of the provisions vided further, That, of the funds made avail- this appropriation, and shall remain avail- of, sections 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 506 of able under this heading, $1,000,000 shall be for able until expended: Provided further, That Public Law 105–119, and all funds appro- the National Veterans Business Development the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced priated in this Act to the Legal Services Cor- Corporation: Provided further, That any funds as such offsetting collections are received poration shall be subject to the same terms provided under this heading used to imple- during fiscal year 2006 so as to result in a and conditions set forth in such sections, ex- ment E-Government Initiatives shall be sub- final fiscal year 2006 appropriation estimated cept that all references in sections 502 and ject to the procedures set forth in section 605 at $1,000,000: Provided further, That any off- 503 to 1997 and 1998 shall be deemed to refer of this Act. setting collections received in excess of instead to 2005 and 2006, respectively. $288,771,000 in fiscal year 2006 shall remain OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION available until expended, but shall not be For necessary expenses of the Office of In- available for obligation until October 1, 2006: SALARIES AND EXPENSES spector General in carrying out the provi- Provided further, That any funds provided For necessary expenses of the Marine sions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, under this heading used to implement E-Gov- Mammal Commission as authorized by title $13,500,000. ernment Initiatives shall be subject to the II of Public Law 92–522, $1,865,000. SURETY BOND GUARANTEES REVOLVING FUND procedures set forth in section 605 of this SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION For additional capital for the Surety Bond Act. SALARIES AND EXPENSES Guarantees Revolving Fund, authorized by FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION For necessary expenses for the Securities the Small Business Investment Act, as SALARIES AND EXPENSES and Exchange Commission, including serv- amended, $2,861,000, to remain available until For necessary expenses of the Federal ices as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, the rental expended. Trade Commission, including uniforms or al- of space (to include multiple year leases) in BUSINESS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT lowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. the District of Columbia and elsewhere, and For the cost of direct loans, $1,000,000, to 5901–5902; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. not to exceed $3,000 for official reception and remain available until expended: Provided,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.014 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4511 That such costs, including the cost of modi- UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND During the first round of awards, the fying such loans, shall be as defined in sec- SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION New Market Venture Capital program tion 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of SALARIES AND EXPENSES developed a company to serve Appa- 1974: Provided further, That subject to section For necessary expenses of the United lachia, the Central Appalachian region 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, States-China Economic and Security Review during fiscal year 2006 commitments to guar- of Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland and West Commission, $4,000,000, including not more Virginia, and they invested this first antee loans under section 503 of the Small than $5,000 for the purpose of official rep- Business Investment Act of 1958, shall not resentation, to remain available until ex- round $2.8 million in four companies to exceed $6,000,000,000: Provided further, That pended. help these rural communities. during fiscal year 2006 commitments for gen- UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE Mr. Chairman, my amendment would eral business loans authorized under section provide $30 million in debenture guar- 7(a) of the Small Business Act, shall not ex- OPERATING EXPENSES For necessary expenses of the United antees and $5 million for operational ceed $16,500,000,000: Provided further, That assistance grants to fund the creation during fiscal year 2006 commitments to guar- States Institute of Peace as authorized in antee loans for debentures under section the United States Institute of Peace Act, of a fresh round of New Market Ven- 303(b) of the Small Business Investment Act $22,850,000, to remain available until ex- ture Capital companies. And it is paid of 1958, shall not exceed $3,000,000,000: Pro- pended. for by using funds from the Small Busi- vided further, That during fiscal year 2006 Mr. WOLF (during the reading). Mr. ness Administration’s salary and ex- guarantees of trust certificates authorized Chairman, I ask unanimous consent pense account. by section 5(g) of the Small Business Act that the remainder of the bill through Mr. Chairman, I have given you an shall not exceed a principal amount of page 88, line 20 be considered as read example of how we have helped small $12,000,000,000. and printed in the RECORD, and open to rural areas, but I would like to call In addition, for administrative expenses to amendment at any point. your attention to my own community carry out the direct and guaranteed loan The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which I think programs, $124,961,000, which may be transferred to and merged with the appropriations to the request of the gentleman from bears mentioning. for Salaries and Expenses. Virginia? In 2002, the Bureau of Labor Statis- There was no objection. tics found that 59 percent of African DISASTER LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT The CHAIRMAN. Are there any American males in Milwaukee were un- For the cost of direct loans authorized by amendments to this section? employed and out of the workforce. section 7(b) of the Small Business Act, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. MOORE OF Since 1999, the unemployed residents of $79,538,000, to remain available until ex- WISCONSIN any color has increased by 80 percent. pended: Provided, That such costs, including Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Chair- the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as And in the last 5 years we have lost man, I offer an amendment. 33,000 manufacturing jobs. We know, of defined in section 502 of the Congressional The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Budget Act of 1974. course, that small businesses create 75 ignate the amendment. percent of all new jobs and account for In addition, for administrative expenses to The text of the amendment is as fol- carry out the direct loan program authorized 99 percent of all employers. by section 7(b), of the Small Business Act, lows: Mr. Chairman, I would think that $49,716,000, which may be transferred to and Amendment offered by Ms. MOORE of Wis- this would be a grand bipartisan effort. merged with appropriations for Salaries and consin: I urge my colleagues to support this Expenses, of which $900,000 is for the Office of Page 85, line 6, insert after ‘‘this Act’’ the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That of the amendment. Inspector General of the Small Business Ad- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ministration for audits and reviews of dis- funds made available under this heading, aster loans and the disaster loan program $5,000,000 shall be for operational assistance of my time. and shall be transferred to and merged with grants under Part B of title III of the Small Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in appropriations for the Office of Inspector Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 689 opposition to the amendment. General; of which $40,316,000 is for direct ad- et seq.), as authorized by section 368 of such Mr. Chairman, the new markets pro- ministrative expenses of loan making and Act (15 U.S.C. 689q), and $30,000,000 shall be gram was intended to be a pilot project servicing to carry out the direct loan pro- for guarantees of debentures under Part B of from fiscal year 2001 to 2006. There are title III of such Act, as authorized by section gram, to remain available until expended; still funds available for this program. and of which $8,500,000 is for indirect admin- 20 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 note) as amended by section 121 of division K There is no need to provide additional istrative expenses: Provided, That any funds at this time, especially at the ex- amount in excess of $8,500,000 to be trans- of Public Law 108–447’’ ferred to and merged with appropriations for The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the pense of terminating over 400 employ- Salaries and Expenses for indirect adminis- order of the House of June 14, the gen- ees at the SBA. This would result in trative expenses shall be treated as a re- tlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE) the termination, which would not be programming of funds under section 605 of and a Member opposed each will con- good for anyone. These employees work this Act and shall not be available for obliga- trol 5 minutes. on critical technical assistance and tion or expenditure except in compliance The Chair recognizes the gentle- loan programs at the SBA. with the procedures set forth in that section. woman from Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE). The amendment unnecessarily pro- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION—SMALL BUSINESS Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Chair- vides funds for a program that has al- ADMINISTRATION man, I yield myself such time as I may most $2 million left in its budget for Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropria- consume. technical assistance and over $3.1 mil- tion made available for the current fiscal Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an lion in loan authority. The program re- year for the Small Business Administration amendment which seeks to restore ceived a one-time funding of $59 mil- in this Act may be transferred between such funding for a program of vital impor- lion in fiscal year 2001 that has still appropriations, but no such appropriation tance to distressed and blighted com- not been entirely spent. shall be increased by more than 10 percent I urge the Members to reject the by any such transfers: Provided, That any munities, both in urban and rural areas transfer pursuant to this paragraph shall be which are being left behind at an as- amendment. Particularly we would not treated as a reprogramming of funds under tounding pace in our global economy. want to cut employees who work on section 605 of this Act and shall not be avail- The New Market Venture Capital programs like small business develop- able for obligation or expenditure except in program really was designed by this ment centers and women’s business compliance with the procedures set forth in House in 2000 for the purpose of making centers. So I understand what the gen- that section. equity investments in small businesses tlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE) STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE that operate in economically distressed is doing, but I would urge that we re- SALARIES AND EXPENSES communities through the creation of ject the amendment. the New Market Venture Capital com- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance For necessary expenses of the State Jus- panies. of my time. tice Institute, as authorized by the State Most conventional venture firms, of Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Chair- Justice Institute Authorization Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–572), $2,000,000: Provided, course, are very risk-averse to invest man, I yield myself such time as I may That not to exceed $2,500 shall be available in these economically distressed areas, consume. for official reception and representation ex- and this program was designed to fill Mr. Chairman, I just want to thank penses. that gap in access to capital. the gentleman from Virginia (Mr.

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In addition to the reg- If it is tax information, you have Fed- Also, you know, I do not know where ulations, we also want to address eral taxes, you have State taxes, you the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. health care issues, education issues, re- have local taxes. There is also self-em- WOLF) received his figures about dis- search and development issues, energy ployment tax. There is business insur- placing 400 employees at the SBA. Cer- policy issues, trade policy, tax policy ance, sales tax numbers; and it just tainly, I support the SBA and its func- and lawsuit abuse issues. goes on and on, Mr. Chairman. tions, but we are talking here in this Today, though, I wanted to focus on I just want to tell my colleagues it is amendment about distressed commu- regulations because it drives such a difficult to start businesses here. We nities and not disadvantages bureau- burden and barrier to our economy. have to stop creating barriers and re- crats. First, though, I want to compliment move them so that America can be Mr. Chairman, I would offer to the the gentleman from Virginia (Chair- competitive in the future and so that gentleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) man WOLF) and acknowledge what a we can retain our number one stand- that if he were upset about the source great job the gentleman has done on ing. of funding for this amendment, that he this bill to make sure our competitive- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I thank would not disparage the wonderful pur- ness is addressed. the gentleman and thank him for his comments. pose of this amendment, but would First of all, the gentleman from Vir- Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- rather seek to work with me to find ginia (Chairman WOLF) placed the Na- tional Science Foundation as a priority sent that the remainder of the bill ways to do this. through page 106, line 22, be considered Surely we have an employment cri- in the tight fiscal year with an increase of $44 million above the Presi- as read and printed in the RECORD and sis. This initiative will help distressed open to amendment at any point. communities versus just trying to buoy dent’s request. The report language says America’s The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection up a bureaucracy. Mr. Chairman, I to the request of the gentleman from would ask the gentleman from Virginia advantage in science, math and technology is slipping. Our systems of basic Virginia? (Mr. WOLF) to work with me. scientific research and education are in There was no objection. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of The text of the remainder of the bill my time. crisis. While our countries are redou- bling their efforts, the United States through page 106, line 22, is as follows: Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield the TITLE VI—GENERAL PROVISIONS balance of my time also. can remain the world’s technology leader if it makes the commitment to SEC. 601. No part of any appropriation The CHAIRMAN. The question is on contained in this Act shall be used for pub- the amendment offered by the gentle- do so. It also has $3 million for the Inter- licity or propaganda purposes not authorized woman from Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE). by the Congress. national Trade Administration and the The amendment was rejected. SEC. 602. No part of any appropriation The CHAIRMAN. Are there further Department of Commerce for the Office contained in this Act shall remain available amendments to this section of the bill? of China Compliance. And we need to for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to continue our efforts to make sure that there is no antidumping policies going SEC. 603. The expenditure of any appro- strike the last word. priation under this Act for any consulting I yield to the gentleman from Kansas on through the Chinese Government. service through procurement contract, pur- With this bill we give the agencies (Mr. TIAHRT), a member of the com- suant to 5 U.S.C. 3109, shall be limited to with oversight of our science and tech- mittee. those contracts where such expenditures are Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, I want nology policy and trade policy, com- a matter of public record and available for to just take a few minutes to tell you merce and small business development public inspection, except where otherwise the tools to help American employers provided under existing law, or under exist- that I had intended to offer and with- ing Executive order issued pursuant to exist- draw an amendment today. It is brief, improve their competitiveness. Now we need to make sure they follow through ing law. but very important for the future of SEC. 604. If any provision of this Act or the United States. The amendment with policies that reflect Congress’ pri- the application of such provision to any per- would have simply said none of the orities. son or circumstances shall be held invalid, It is my hope that each and every funds made available in this act should the remainder of the Act and the application Federal agency should take into con- of each provision to persons or cir- be used to promulgate regulations sideration the proposed policies on cumstances other than those as to which it without consideration of the effects of competitiveness of U.S. business and be is held invalid shall not be affected thereby. such regulations on the competitive- held accountable for those effects. SEC. 605. (a) None of the funds provided ness of American business. To give you just a small idea how dif- under this Act, or provided under previous The reason this is important is be- appropriations Acts to the agencies funded ficult it is because of regulations to by this Act that remain available for obliga- cause today the American economy is start a business in America, I went to number one in the world, and it is the tion or expenditure in fiscal year 2006, or the Small Business Administration provided from any accounts in the Treasury envy of the world. But there are some Web site, and I just listed some of the of the United States derived by the collec- troubling signs. We have a trade deficit things that they have as what you need tion of fees available to the agencies funded last year of $670 billion. This year’s to consider before you start a business. by this Act, shall be available for obligation Federal deficit is down, but it is still First you need to get a business li- or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that: (1) creates new programs; (2) over $300 billion. cense; that could be your State, county We have seen high-paying, high-qual- eliminates a program, project, or activity; or city. You should go to their Web (3) increases funds or personnel by any ity jobs move overseas. Now, these site. signs should concern Members of Con- means for any project or activity for which b 1215 funds have been denied or restricted; (4) relo- gress, but should not surprise them, be- cates an office or employees; (5) reorganizes cause over the last generation, legisla- There is then a certificate of occu- or renames offices; (6) reorganizes, programs tion has been passed on the floor of pancy. That is also a city and county or activities; or (7) contracts out or this House that has put our number zoning problem. There is business orga- privatizes any functions or activities pres- one standing in jeopardy and caused us nization, whether you are a sole propri- ently performed by Federal employees; un- to struggle to keep our economy as etor, a partnership, a corporation, or a less the Appropriations Committees of both number one in the world, and clearly it Houses of Congress are notified 15 days in ad- limited liability company. Then you vance of such reprogramming of funds. is in jeopardy. have to register your trade name. (b) None of the funds provided under this Legislation that has become law and Then you have to apply for trade- Act, or provided under previous appropria- then become regulation is forcing this marks, patents, and copyrights. If it is tions Acts to the agencies funded by this Act

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that remain available for obligation or ex- to funding reductions included in this Act SEC. 619. The Departments of Commerce, penditure in fiscal year 2006, or provided shall be absorbed within the total budgetary Justice, and State, the Securities and Ex- from any accounts in the Treasury of the resources available to such department or change Commission and the Small Business United States derived by the collection of agency: Provided, That the authority to Administration shall, not later than two fees available to the agencies funded by this transfer funds between appropriations ac- months after the date of the enactment of Act, shall be available for obligation or ex- counts as may be necessary to carry out this this Act, certify that telecommuting oppor- penditure for activities, programs, or section is provided in addition to authorities tunities have increased over levels certified projects through a reprogramming of funds included elsewhere in this Act: Provided fur- to the Committees on Appropriations for fis- in excess of $500,000 or 10 percent, whichever ther, That use of funds to carry out this sec- cal year 2005: Provided, That, of the total is less, that: (1) augments existing programs, tion shall be treated as a reprogramming of amounts appropriated to the Departments of projects, or activities; (2) reduces by 10 per- funds under section 605 of this Act and shall Commerce, Justice, and State, the Securities cent funding for any existing program, not be available for obligation or expendi- and Exchange Commission and the Small project, or activity, or numbers of personnel ture except in compliance with the proce- Business Administration, $5,000,000 shall be by 10 percent as approved by Congress; or (3) dures set forth in that section. available to each only upon such certifi- results from any general savings, including SEC. 612. None of the funds provided by cation: Provided further, That each Depart- savings from a reduction in personnel, which this Act shall be available to promote the ment or agency shall provide quarterly re- would result in a change in existing pro- sale or export of tobacco or tobacco prod- ports to the Committees on Appropriations grams, activities, or projects as approved by ucts, or to seek the reduction or removal by on the status of telecommuting programs, Congress; unless the Appropriations Commit- any foreign country of restrictions on the including the number and percentage of Fed- marketing of tobacco or tobacco products, tees of both Houses of Congress are notified eral employees eligible for, and participating except for restrictions which are not applied in, such programs: Provided further, That 15 days in advance of such reprogramming of equally to all tobacco or tobacco products of each Department or agency shall maintain a funds. the same type. ‘‘Telework Coordinator’’ to be responsible SEC. 606. None of the funds made avail- SEC. 613. (a) None of the funds appro- able in this Act may be used to implement, for overseeing the implementation and oper- priated or otherwise made available by this ations of telecommuting programs, and serve administer, or enforce any guidelines of the Act shall be expended for any purpose for as a point of contact on such programs for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which appropriations are prohibited by sec- the Committees on Appropriations. covering harassment based on religion, when tion 616 of the Departments of Commerce, SEC. 620. The National Aeronautics and it is made known to the Federal entity or of- Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Re- Space Administration and the National ficial to which such funds are made available lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999. Science Foundation shall, not later than two that such guidelines do not differ in any re- (b) The requirements in subsections (b) months after the date of the enactment of spect from the proposed guidelines published and (c) of section 616 of that Act shall con- this Act, certify that telecommuting oppor- by the Commission on October 1, 1993 (58 tinue to apply during fiscal year 2006. tunities are made available to 100 percent of Fed. Reg. 51266). SEC. 614. None of the funds appropriated the eligible workforce: Provided, That, of the SEC. 607. If it has been finally determined pursuant to this Act or any other provision total amounts appropriated to the National by a court or Federal agency that any person of law may be used for— Aeronautics and Space Administration and intentionally affixed a label bearing a ‘‘Made (1) the implementation of any tax or fee the National Science Foundation, $5,000,000 in America’’ inscription, or any inscription in connection with the implementation of shall be available to each agency only upon with the same meaning, to any product sold subsection 922(t) of title 18, United States such certification: Provided further, That in or shipped to the United States that is not Code; and both agencies shall provide quarterly reports made in the United States, the person shall (2) any system to implement subsection to the Committees on Appropriations on the be ineligible to receive any contract or sub- 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, that status of telecommuting programs, including contract made with funds made available in does not require and result in the destruc- the number of Federal employees eligible this Act, pursuant to the debarment, suspen- tion of any identifying information sub- for, and participating in, such programs: Pro- sion, and ineligibility procedures described mitted by or on behalf of any person who has vided further, That both agencies shall des- in sections 9.400 through 9.409 of title 48, been determined not to be prohibited from ignate a ‘‘Telework Coordinator’’ to be re- Code of Federal Regulations. possessing or receiving a firearm no more sponsible for overseeing the implementation SEC. 608. None of the funds made avail- than 24 hours after the system advises a Fed- and operations of telecommuting programs, able by this Act may be used for any United eral firearms licensee that possession or re- and serve as a point of contact on such pro- Nations undertaking when it is made known ceipt of a firearm by the prospective trans- grams for the Committees on Appropria- to the Federal official having authority to feree would not violate subsection (g) or (n) tions. SEC. 621. (a) Tracing studies conducted by obligate or expend such funds that: (1) the of section 922 of title 18, United States Code, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms United Nations undertaking is a peace- or State law. and Explosives are released without ade- keeping mission; (2) such undertaking will SEC. 615. None of the funds made avail- involve United States Armed Forces under able in this Act may be used to pay the sala- quate disclaimers regarding the limitations the command or operational control of a for- ries and expenses of personnel of the Depart- of the data. (b) The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- eign national; and (3) the President’s mili- ment of Justice to obligate more than arms and Explosives shall include in all such tary advisors have not submitted to the $625,000,000 during fiscal year 2006 from the data releases, language similar to the fol- President a recommendation that such in- Fund established by section 1402 of chapter lowing that would make clear that trace volvement is in the national security inter- XIV of title II of Public Law 98–473 (42 U.S.C. data cannot be used to draw broad conclu- ests of the United States and the President 10601). sions about firearms-related crime: has not submitted to the Congress such a SEC. 616. None of the funds made avail- recommendation. able to the Department of Justice in this Act (1) Firearm traces are designed to assist SEC. 609. The Departments of Commerce, may be used to discriminate against or deni- law enforcement authorities in conducting Justice, and State, the National Science grate the religious or moral beliefs of stu- investigations by tracking the sale and pos- Foundation, the National Aeronautics and dents who participate in programs for which session of specific firearms. Law enforce- Space Administration, the Federal Commu- financial assistance is provided from those ment agencies may request firearms traces nications Commission, the Securities and funds, or of the parents or legal guardians of for any reason, and those reasons are not Exchange Commission and the Small Busi- such students. necessarily reported to the Federal Govern- ness Administration shall provide to the SEC. 617. None of the funds appropriated ment. Not all firearms used in crime are Committees on Appropriations of the Senate or otherwise made available to the Depart- traced and not all firearms traced are used in and of the House of Representatives a quar- ment of State shall be available for the pur- crime. terly accounting of the cumulative balances pose of granting either immigrant or non- (2) Firearms selected for tracing are not of any unobligated funds that were received immigrant visas, or both, consistent with chosen for purposes of determining which by such agency during any previous fiscal the determination of the Secretary of State types, makes or models of firearms are used year. under section 243(d) of the Immigration and for illicit purposes. The firearms selected do SEC. 610. (a) None of the funds appro- Nationality Act, to citizens, subjects, na- not constitute a random sample and should priated or otherwise made available by this tionals, or residents of countries that the not be considered representative of the larg- Act shall be expended for any purpose for Secretary of Homeland Security has deter- er universe of all firearms used by criminals, which appropriations are prohibited by sec- mined deny or unreasonably delay accepting or any subset of that universe. Firearms are tion 609 of the Departments of Commerce, the return of citizens, subjects, nationals, or normally traced to the first retail seller, and Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Re- residents under that section. sources reported for firearms traced do not lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999. SEC. 618. None of the funds made avail- necessarily represent the sources or methods (b) The requirements in subparagraphs able in this Act may be transferred to any by which firearms in general are acquired for (A) and (B) of section 609 of that Act shall department, agency, or instrumentality of use in crime. continue to apply during fiscal year 2006. the United States Government, except pursu- SEC. 622. None of the funds made avail- SEC. 611. Any costs incurred by a depart- ant to a transfer made by, or transfer au- able in this Act may be used in violation of ment or agency funded under this Act result- thority provided in, this Act or any other ap- section 212(a)(10)(C) of the Immigration and ing from personnel actions taken in response propriation Act. Nationality Act.

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SEC. 623. None of the funds appropriated SEC. 631. (a) IN GENERAL.—The President (1) does not exempt an exporter from fil- or otherwise made available under this Act of the United States through his designee ing any Shipper’s Export Declaration or no- may be used to issue patents on claims di- the Administrator of the National Aero- tification letter required by law, or from rected to or encompassing a human orga- nautics and Space Administration and in being otherwise eligible under the laws of nism. consultation with other Federal agencies the United States to possess, ship, transport, SEC. 624. None of the funds made avail- shall develop a national aeronautics policy or export the articles enumerated in sub- able in this Act may be used to pay expenses to guide the aeronautics programs of the Ad- section (a); and for any United States delegation to any spe- ministration through 2020. (2) does not permit the export without a cialized agency, body, or commission of the (b) CONTENT.—At a minimum, the na- license of— United Nations if such commission is chaired tional aeronautics policy shall describe— (A) fully automatic firearms and compo- or presided over by a country, the govern- (1) the priority areas of research for aero- nents and parts for such firearms, other than ment of which the Secretary of State has de- nautics through fiscal year 2011; for end use by the Federal Government, or a termined, for purposes of section 6(j)(1) of (2) the basis on which and the process by Provincial or Municipal Government of Can- the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 which priorities for ensuing fiscal years will ada, or U.S.C. App. 2405(j)(1)), has provided support be selected; (B) barrels, cylinders, receivers (frames) for acts of international terrorism. (3) the facilities and personnel needed to or complete breech mechanisms for any fire- SEC. 625. (a) Except as provided in sub- carry out the program through fiscal year arm listed in Category I, other than for end section (b), a project to construct a diplo- 2011; and use by the Federal Government, or a Provin- matic facility of the United States may not (4) the budget assumptions on which the cial or Municipal Government of Canada; or include office space or other accommoda- national aeronautics policy is based. (C) articles for export from Canada to an- tions for an employee of a Federal agency or (c) CONSIDERATIONS.—In developing the other foreign destination. department if the Secretary of State deter- national aeronautics policy, the Adminis- (c) In accordance with this section, the mines that such department or agency has trator shall consider the following questions, District Directors of Customs and post- not provided to the Department of State the which shall be discussed in the policy state- masters shall permit the permanent or tem- full amount of funding required by sub- ment— porary export without a license of any un- section (e) of section 604 of the Secure Em- (1) the extent to which NASA should classified articles specified in subsection (a) bassy Construction and Counterterrorism focus on long-term, high-risk research or to Canada for end use in Canada or return to Act of 1999 (as enacted into law by section more incremental research or both and the the United States, or temporary import of 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106–113 and contained expected impact on the U.S. aircraft and air- Canadian-origin items from Canada for end in appendix G of that Act; 113 Stat. 1501A– line industries of those decisions; use in the United States or return to Canada 453), as amended by section 629 of the Depart- (2) the extent to which NASA should ad- ments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the for a Canadian citizen. dress military and commercial needs; (d) The President may require export li- Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropria- (3) how NASA will coordinate its aero- tions Act, 2005. censes under this section on a temporary nautics program with other Federal agen- basis if the President determines, upon pub- (b) Notwithstanding the prohibition in cies; and subsection (a), a project to construct a diplo- lication first in the Federal Register, that (4) the extent to which NASA will fund matic facility of the United States may in- the Government of Canada has implemented university research and the expected impact clude office space or other accommodations or maintained inadequate import controls of that funding on the supply of U.S. workers for members of the Marine Corps. for the articles specified in subsection (a), for the aeronautics industry. SEC. 626. None of the funds made avail- such that a significant diversion of such arti- (d) CONSULTATION.—In developing the na- able in this Act shall be used in any way cles has and continues to take place for use tional aeronautics policy, the Administrator whatsoever to support or justify the use of in international terrorism or in the esca- shall consult widely with academic and in- torture by any official or contract employee lation of a conflict in another nation. The dustry experts and with other Federal agen- of the United States Government. President shall terminate the requirements SEC. 627. Of the amounts made available cies. The Administrator may enter into an of a license when reasons for the temporary in this Act, $393,616,321 from ‘‘Department of arrangement with the National Academy of requirements have ceased. State’’; $27,938,072 from ‘‘Department of Jus- Sciences to help develop the national aero- SEC. 634. Notwithstanding any other pro- tice’’; $14,107,754 from ‘‘Department of Com- nautics policy. vision of law, no department, agency, or in- (e) SCHEDULE.—The Administrator shall merce’’; $426,314 from ‘‘United States Trade strumentality of the United States receiving submit the new national aeronautics policy Representative’’; $575,116 from ‘‘Broadcasting appropriated funds under this Act or any to the House and Senate Committees on Ap- Board of Governors’’; $291,855 from ‘‘National other Act shall obligate or expend in any propriations and to the House Committee on Aeronautics and Space Administration’’; and way such funds to pay administrative ex- Science and the Senate Committee on Com- $79,754 from ‘‘National Science Foundation’’ penses or the compensation of any officer or merce, Science, and Transportation no later shall be available for the purposes of imple- employee of the United States to deny any than the date on which the President sub- menting the Capital Security Cost Sharing application submitted pursuant to 22 U.S.C. mits the proposed budget for the Federal program. 2778(b)(1)(B) and qualified pursuant to 27 CFR government for fiscal year 2007 to the Con- SEC. 628. None of the funds made avail- Sec. 478.112 or .113, for a permit to import gress. The Administrator shall make available in this Act may be used in contraven- United States origin ‘‘curios or relics’’ fire- able to the Congress any study done by a tion of the provisions of subsections (e) and arms, parts, or ammunition. non-governmental entity that was used in (f) of section 301 of the United States Leader- SEC. 635. None of the funds made avail- the development of the national aeronautics ship Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and able in this Act may be used to include in policy. Malaria Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–25; 22 any bilateral or multilateral trade agree- SEC. 632. Any funds provided in this Act U.S.C. 7631(e) and (f)). ment the text of— under ‘‘National Science Foundation’’ used SEC. 629. None of the funds made avail- (1) paragraph 2 of Article 16.7 of the to implement E-Government Initiatives able to NASA in this Act may be used for United States-Singapore Free Trade Agree- shall be subject to the procedures set forth voluntary separation incentive payments as ment; provided for in subchapter II of chapter 35 of in section 605 of this Act. (2) paragraph 4 of Article 17.9 of the title 5, United States Code, unless the Ad- SEC. 633. (a) Notwithstanding any other United States-Australia Free Trade Agree- ministrator of NASA has first certified to provision of law or treaty, none of the funds ment; or Congress that such payments would not re- appropriated or otherwise made available (3) paragraph 4 of Article 15.9 of the sult in the loss of skills related to the safety under this Act or any other Act may be ex- United States-Morocco Free Trade Agree- of the Space Shuttle or the International pended or obligated by a department, agen- ment. Space Station or to the conduct of inde- cy, or instrumentality of the United States pendent safety oversight in the National to pay administrative expenses or to com- The CHAIRMAN. Are there any Aeronautics and Space Administration. pensate an officer or employee of the United points of order to this portion of the SEC. 630. Notwithstanding 40 U.S.C. 524, States in connection with requiring an ex- bill? 571, and 572, the Administrator of the Na- port license for the export to Canada of com- POINT OF ORDER tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- ponents, parts, accessories or attachments tion may sell the National Aeronautics and for firearms listed in Category I, section Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I raise a Space Administration-owned property on the 121.1 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations point of order against section 607. This Camp Parks Military Reservation, Alameda (International Trafficking in Arms Regula- provision violates clause 2(b) of House County, California, and credit the net pro- tions (ITAR), part 121, as it existed on April rule XXI. It proposes to change exist- ceeds of such sales as offsetting collections 1, 2005) with a total value not exceeding $500 ing law and, therefore, constitutes leg- to its Exploration, science and aeronautics wholesale in any transaction, provided that islation on an appropriation bill in vio- account. Such funds shall be available until the conditions of subsection (b) of this sec- lation of House rules. expended; to be used to replace the facilities tion are met by the exporting party for such at Camp Parks that are still required, to im- articles. The CHAIRMAN. Does any Member prove other National Aeronautics and Space (b) The foregoing exemption from obtain- wish to be heard on the point of order? Administration-owned facilities, or both. ing an export license— If not, the Chair is prepared to rule.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.018 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4515 The Chair finds that this provision The gentleman from Washington (Mr. flict pain and suffering on an Amer- proposes to change existing law with MCDERMOTT) is recognized for 5 min- ican, not Castro. Carlos is a person, not respect to eligibility requirements to utes. a political pawn, a soldier who de- receive a Federal contract with funds Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I fended his country and asks only for made available by this act. yield myself such time as I may con- his country to defend his freedom. The provision, therefore, constitutes sume. He came to America on a raft in the legislation in violation of clause 2 of Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an 1990s. Since then he has made a new rule XXI. amendment to the Science, State, Jus- home and a new life. He has given back The point of order is sustained, and tice, Commerce appropriations bill; to his country and served with distinc- the provision is stricken from the bill. and I do this in the name of freedom tion. He is a patriot. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I ask and justice for all Americans. The least we can do is allow Carlos to unanimous consent that the remainder I call it the Carlos Lazo amendment, visit his children in Cuba. Allowing of the bill through page 108, line 7, be named for a brave U.S. soldier from Se- him to travel to Cuba would say much considered as read and printed in the attle who has been denied his right and more about freedom and opportunity in America than any new administration RECORD and open to amendment at any freedom to visit his children in Cuba point. because of onerous new travel restric- policy. You want to hurt Castro, send Carlos The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection tions imposed by this administration. to see his children. His freedom, like to the request of the gentleman from Sergeant Lazo is a medic in a combat any American, to travel freely and Virginia? unit that served for a year in Fallujah, speak freely and act freely will say There was no objection. one of the most dangerous places in more about what America stands for The text of the remainder of the bill Iraq. He is a shining example of every- than all the rhetoric and rules the ad- through page 108, line 7, is as follows: thing positive about America and about the men and women who serve in ministration could ever implement. TITLE VII—RESCISSIONS the Armed Forces. The Department of Treasury oversees DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE But Carlos Lazo has been victimized the travel ban. So far they have refused LEGAL ACTIVITIES by the administration’s policy which to grant him any kind of waiver. It will ASSETS FORFEITURE FUND has gone tilt. Carlos is caught up in the take us to cut through that. (RESCISSION) latest ploy by the United States Gov- Let Carlos be reunited with his chil- Of the unobligated balances available ernment to topple Castro. This time dren in Cuba in time for Father’s Day. under this heading, $62,000,000 are rescinded. the administration is banking on re- There is room in the heartland of America to have a heart. OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS stricting travel to overthrow the Cas- I urge the passage of this amend- STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT tro government. The greatest impact from this new ment. ASSISTANCE Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance (RESCISSION) policy is that Sergeant Carlos Lazo cannot visit his children in Cuba. One of my time. Of the unobligated balances available Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield man desires only to be a father on Fa- under this heading, $38,500,000 are rescinded. myself 1 minute, and I rise in opposi- COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES ther’s Day. This is a man who risked his life in tion to the amendment. (RESCISSION) I think Members ought to know that defense of America, a man who risked the U.S. State Department lists the Of the unobligated balances available his life to reach America on a raft, a under this heading, $86,500,000 are rescinded. Cuban dictatorship as one of five re- man who wants only to see and hug his DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE maining state sponsors of terror. The children, a man in uniform defending others are Iran, Libya, North Korea, EMERGENCY STEEL GUARANTEED LOAN America even as America denies his PROGRAM ACCOUNT and Syria. freedoms. According to the State Department’s (RESCISSION) Last June, Carlos tried to visit his most recent patterns of global ter- Of the unobligated balances available children in Cuba before the stringent under this heading from prior year appro- rorism, Cuba continues to support for- new travel restrictions were put into eign terrorist organizations and several priations, $35,000,000 are rescinded. effect. He was on leave from Iraq and RELATED AGENCIES terrorists and dozens of fugitives from went to Miami to board a charter flight the U.S., as the gentleman from New UNITED STATES-CANADA ALASKA RAIL to Cuba, but he was turned away be- York (Mr. FOSSELLA) just spoke. COMMISSION cause flights were flying empty to Also, if anyone is listening on the SALARIES AND EXPENSES Cuba. other side, I have sincerely asked for (RESCISSION) There he stood in his uniform, having the opportunity to visit the country of Of the unobligated balances available just come back from the combat zone. Cuba through the legal ways. Everyone under this heading from prior year appro- He stood in an airport with a ticket in who always wants to lift the sanctions priations, $2,000,000 are rescinded. his hand, barred from a chance to visit gets to go, but in a sincere effort at AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MCDERMOTT his children, denied the most basic going down to find out what happens, I Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I freedom in this country. never can go. Something tells me there offer an amendment. Carlos returned to the war zone in is something funny about this. We The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Iraq without seeing his children. That want to go on good faith. We ask to go ignate the amendment. is the way it will stay unless the gov- through the normal process. We cannot The text of the amendment is as fol- ernment intercedes. get there. lows: Current law allows Americans to I think this is a bad amendment, and Amendment offered by Mr. MCDERMOTT: visit a family in Cuba only once every I urge the rejection of it. Page 108, after line 7, insert the following 3 years. No exceptions are made for sol- Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the (and make such technical and conforming diers serving abroad, families with gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- changes as may be appropriate): medical emergencies, or other hardship LEHTINEN). TITLE VIII—MISCELLANEOUS cases. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Chairman, SEC. 801. None of the funds made available As it stands now, Carlos can do noth- I thank the gentleman from Virginia by this Act may be used to prosecute any ining except wait for an arbitrary dead- for the time. dividual for travel to Cuba (including travel line to expire. It will take another year I, too, rise in opposition to the for the purpose of visiting a member of the before he can go to Cuba. He is a natu- McDermott amendment. At a time immediate family of such individual). ralized American father who has been when the promotion of the rule of law The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the caught up in a national obsession to and the consolidation of democratic in- order of the House of June 14, the gen- overthrow Castro. Decade after decade, stitutions are pivotal to our U.S. na- tleman from Washington (Mr. plot after plot, the facts remain the tional security strategy, we should not MCDERMOTT) and the gentleman from same. and we must not support an amend- Virginia (Mr. WOLF) each will control 5 The policy, or the plot, call it what ment that runs contrary to this com- minutes. you will, the new travel restrictions in- mitment.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.085 H15JNPT1 H4516 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 This amendment is proposing that we In reading the next paragraph, how- I am not trying to trivialize the seri- interfere with law enforcement; that ever, we are told what cannot be sent ous nature of the issues we are dealing we interfere with the U.S. courts by in gift parcels to Cubans, and these re- with in Cuba. It simply is wrong to prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds strictions apply only to Cuba: clothing, deny ordinary Americans the ability to to prosecute those who are traveling to personal hygiene items, seeds, veteri- send gift items like this to ordinary Cuba in violation of U.S. law. What nary medicines and supplies, fishing Cubans. happened to the separation of powers, equipment and supplies, and soap-mak- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance an element that is one of the center- ing equipment, as well as any other of my time. pieces of our constitutional system? items normally sent as gifts. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 As the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. In other words, the U.S. Code of Fed- minute to the gentleman from Texas WOLF) pointed out, we had just talked eral Regulations does not permit the (Mr. DELAY), the majority leader. about U.S. fugitives that are given safe sending of gift parcels to Cuba con- Mr. DELAY. Mr. Chairman, I thank haven by the Castro regime in Cuba in taining clothes, personal hygiene the gentleman for yielding me this an effort to bring them to justice. We items, seeds and other very basic time. want them to come here to the United goods, goods that would modestly im- Mr. Chairman, for all the good inten- States. How can we now turn around prove the lot of ordinary Cubans. tions of its author and proponents of and support an amendment today that It just seems silly to me, Mr. Chair- this amendment, it is just bad policy. would essentially afford congressional man, that ordinary Americans cannot It operates under the notion that in a protection to U.S. lawbreakers? send to ordinary Cubans items like postal system packages are delivered Support for this amendment would toothpaste and toilet paper. That is on time, they are unopened, and at no empower the enemies of the United what this amendment is all about. undue cost to the addressee. But the When the opponents rise and take States, such as the Castro dictatorship, postal service in Fidel Castro’s Cuba their time, they will talk about obvi- and we must reject the McDermott does not operate like the postal service ously the awful dictator that Fidel amendment. in the hometown of the gentleman Castro is, and he is. That is precisely Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I from Arizona. Instead, all the pack- why we need to reverse this. The Cuban ask unanimous consent to withdraw ages, most of which are from family people have enough burdens placed the amendment. members trying to help their relatives upon them living under Fidel Castro. struggling to survive in Castro’s com- The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection Why impose additional burdens on to the request of the gentleman from mand economy, are immediately seized them by denying their relatives the by the state and held essentially as the Washington? ability to send personal hygiene items There was no objection. personal property of the Maximum to them? What will denying toothpaste Leader in a central depository some- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE and toilet paper do to the regime in Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an where in Havana. Cuba? I would submit that we are not This really happens. The packages amendment. going to prop up the regime in Cuba by are opened, they are rummaged The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- sending toilet paper and toothpaste. through, and they are pilfered, after ignate the amendment. President Reagan once said, We must which, in the best-case scenario, the The text of the amendment is as fol- be careful in reacting to actions of the addressee is called and told how much lows: Soviet government not to take out our of a service charge it will cost them to LAKE indignations on those not responsible. Amendment offered by Mr. F : get their parcel. That is what happens Page 108, after line 7, insert the following: That is exactly what this amendment in a Communist country with a dic- is seeking to reverse. We are taking TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL tator. Every dime of goods contained in PROVISIONS out our indignations on Fidel Castro by those packages, what is left in them EC imposing restrictions on what family S . 801. None of the funds made available after they are rifled through, is a dime in this Act may be used to implement, ad- members and relatives can send to or- Castro’s regime does not have to spend minister, or enforce the amendments made dinary Cubans. It is simply wrong. to section 740.12 of title 15, Code of Federal America is a better country than on services for his people and, there- Regulations (relating to license exemptions that. We ought to stand taller than fore, a dime he can spend on another for gift parcels and humanitarian donations that. That is what we are trying to do torture chamber, a few more secret po- for Cuba), as published in the Federal Reg- here. lice officers, or a deposit in his Swiss ister on June 22, 2004 (69 Fed. Reg. 34565– bank account. 34567). Keep in mind, if a Boy Scout from Mesa, Arizona, or somewhere in Vir- The only suffering or hardship that The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the ginia or Indiana or any State of the this amendment would erase is Fidel order of the House of June 14, the gen- Union does a good turn for the day and Castro’s. He is a murderer, and he is a tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) and sends soap or soup or tomato seeds to thief. His government is a thugocracy, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. someone in Cuba, that would be a vio- and his postal service, if you can call it WOLF) each will control 10 minutes. lation of the U.S. Code. If a Girl Scout that, is a profit center for a massive The Chair recognizes the gentleman in Michigan or Kansas happens to have criminal enterprise of oppression and from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). a cousin in Cuba with a broken leg, the terror. Resources that make their way Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield regulations would not allow her to send into Cuba, whatever their origin, what- myself such time as I may consume. crutches to her Cuban cousin. Again, ever the original intent of their trans- This amendment, Mr. Chairman, sim- that is forbidden by our regulation. mission, have only one purpose, one ply seeks to prohibit the use of funds What has our policy come to? What- purpose: To enrich, entrench, and em- from enforcing a particularly onerous ever happened to the proverb that says power a regime that has kidnapped, im- rule with regard to Cuba. There is a if you teach a man to fish, you feed prisoned, and murdered 100,000-plus section of the code in the U.S. Federal him for a lifetime? Yet we prohibit Cuban citizens over the last 45 years. regulation that governs the sending of sending a fishing line and hooks so or- The Bush administration has rightly gift parcels to countries for which dinary Cubans can have a better meal. concluded that the only good Cuba pol- there are otherwise strict limits of The Government of Cuba is making it icy is one that expedites the collapse of what can be sent. difficult for Cubans to feed themselves. the Castro regime. To loosen the ad- Under the heading of ‘‘Eligible Com- So why can Americans not send fishing ministration’s rules would be to reward modities,’’ it reads: ‘‘For Cuba, the poles and hooks to them? Castro for his recent brutal crackdown only eligible commodities are food, on democratic dissidents, dozens of medicines, medical supplies, radio b 1230 whom remain in his prisons. To loosen equipment and battery for such equip- Who really believes a small service the rules would send a signal, a signal, ment.’’ project by a Boy or Girl Scout would words have consequences when we Any reasonable person would agree actually be propping up the brutal Cas- speak them on this floor, and if this that we should be permitted to send tro regime, which has unfortunately amendment passes loosening these such items to ordinary Cubans. served 45 years on its own? rules, it would send a signal to those

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Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of may go from the United States to We must stand with the Cuban people, Florida. Mr. Chairman, the way that Cuba. stand with the Cuban people in their the Cuban people will regain their dig- I would just remind the leader, al- struggle against Castro and deny him nity is to regain their freedom. While though I see he has already left the the opportunity to exploit American they are oppressed by a regime that de- floor, and other people in this audience generosity. nies them all human rights and denies that under the PATRIOT Act, what is Vote for the Cuban people. Vote them their dignity, they will not be the difference between our policy to- against Castro’s regime. Vote ‘‘no’’ on able to live as all peoples are meant to. ward Cuba today and our policy toward this amendment. Let us remind ourselves what we are our own people? That package could be Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield dealing with here. As the gentleman in the hands of our postal service, myself such time as I may consume to from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) stated, there which is supposed to be sacrosanct, and respond to the majority leader’s com- are five remaining terrorist states in our government can go through it, by ments, that I would think standing the world, after the fall of Saddam the way, by administrative rule rather with the Cuban people would be to Hussein and the liberation of Iraq. Five than by the balance of the court pro- remaining terrorist states. But the FBI allow them to receive personal hygiene viding for that request. It can be in our will tell you, and I would request our items, like toothpaste and toilet paper. bank, it can be in our library, it can be, colleagues seek this information and Keep in mind these restrictions are im- quite frankly, over the safety of the this briefing from the FBI, that the posed against Americans, not Cubans. threshold of our own homes, and our most aggressive and dangerous anti- These are imposed against American government can still go and look American espionage service of those families from sending to relatives in through those packages. five terrorist states remaining is the Cuba these items. These are not re- So I would say it is an argument that strictions on Castro. These are restric- one of the Cuban dictatorship. Yes, it is a bankrupt economy. Cas- has no teeth, because if we are going to tions on Americans. tro does not care about the suffering of criticize a government 90 miles off our We that believe in freedom ought to shore for that kind of action, we ought give Cuban Americans and others the the Cuban people. He does care about one thing, though: Intelligence services to be taking a look in our own back freedom to make the choice, do we send to fight against the interests of the yard before we move in that direction. gift parcels or do we not? leader of the free world, the United I would also like to say, Mr. Chair- Mr. Chairman, I yield 21⁄2 minutes to man, we are hearing an awful lot about the gentleman from Massachusetts States. Nineteen Cuban agents, designated as spies, were expelled from CAFTA these days, and I would just (Mr. DELAHUNT). tell you that if CAFTA truly offers all Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Chairman, I the United States in recent years because of their work as spies. Fourteen of the great promise that we are told thank the gentleman for yielding me by everybody, and that by treating this time. members of Castro’s spy network have been indicted and are in Federal prison these fledgling democracies, these peo- Mr. Chairman, one thing that I feel ple that really want to be a democracy confident in doing is to reassure my today. The President of the United States, a in these five other nations, why didn’t friend, the majority leader, that deny- year ago, after much study, came forth we go sell that to Cuba? ing the Cuban people toothpaste and with a very serious and comprehensive Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, how much toilet paper will not bring down Fidel policy, which is very similar to the time do I have left? Castro. The reality is that Fidel Castro Reagan administration’s policy to- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman has been in power for more than 45 wards the Soviet Union. One of the in- from Virginia has 7 minutes remaining. years, despite the existence of an em- gredients of President Bush’s policy Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 bargo on a whole variety of items. with regard to the Cuban dictatorship, seconds to the gentleman from Florida What we have done by denying families one of five remaining anti-American (Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART). here in the United States the ability to terrorist states, is the reduction of Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of send toilet paper and toothpaste to hard currency to that regime. Florida. Mr. Chairman, it is important their families back in Cuba is to deny Now, as was stated by the majority to defeat this amendment. I thought I something very fundamental that re- leader, Castro extorts payment even on heard it all on this floor, but to hear a flects the deepest American tradition humanitarian packages, at both ends of thugocracy called a fledgling democ- and values of helping our extended the process. The bottom line is that racy is something I never thought I families who still live in their coun- these regulations permit humanitarian would hear here. It is a regime of gang- tries of origin. aid to continue. Our constituents are sters by gangsters and for gangsters, At one level it is about toothpaste the ones who send that humanitarian against which President Bush has a and toilet paper, but the real issue here aid. very important and solid policy that is about family. That is what this is Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, may I will succeed. Cuba will soon be free. about. Let us not even make this a de- ask what the time is remaining and Mr. Chairman, I ask my colleagues bate about Fidel Castro, because, trust who has the right to close? today is to continue to stand with the me, Fidel Castro will survive whether The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Cuban people against the thugocracy there is an ounce of toothpaste that from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) has 3 min- and to defeat this amendment. goes into Cuba from a Cuban American utes remaining, and the gentleman b 1245 family. That is not what this amend- from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) has 7 min- ment is about. utes remaining and the right to close. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 21⁄2 I respect the fact that there is diver- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield minutes to the gentlewoman from sity of opinion in terms of how we deal 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN). with the Castro government, but let us Idaho (Mr. OTTER). Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Chairman, get past the politics and understand Mr. OTTER. Mr. Chairman, I thank I thank the gentleman for yielding me that this is about family, because I can the gentleman from Arizona for yield- this time. assure you that standing with the ing me this time and for his leadership, We have heard the proponents of this Cuban people means to provide them his continued leadership, and his ex- amendment argue that they want to the kind of assistance on a regular haustive leadership on this issue. revoke U.S. policy toward the Cuban basis so that they can live a life, at I really had not intended to speak on dictatorship. They say they are doing least in their home, in the privacy of this issue. I came down to speak to an it to help the Cuban people. When we

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.070 H15JNPT1 H4518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 speak of helping the Cuban people, we This is very similar to the debate Mr. WOLF. But the gentleman has need to focus on their freedom. Help is when the Soviet Union was still in ex- been there several times. liberty. Help is working to ensure that istence and President Reagan had a Mr. FLAKE. I have never met with every Cuban can speak their minds and comprehensive policy to try to elimi- Castro, and I have no desire to. not be imprisoned and not be beaten up nate that regime. And the debate is the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, if the gen- for it. True humanitarian assistance is same: it is going to hurt the people. tleman has been there a couple of that which is not manipulated by the When President Reagan was trying to times and I have not, maybe the gen- dictatorship in order to strengthen its cut off the funding: it is going to hurt tleman can try to help me. I would like own stranglehold on the Cuban people. the Soviet people; they are the victims. to go. Providing the tyrannical ruler with an No. No, Ronald Reagan was right Cuba is a source country for children escape valve to the dictatorship, that then; George W. Bush is right today, trafficked internally for the purposes is not helping the Cuban people. which is why the Assembly of Civil So- of sexual exploitation and forced child If we truly want to help the Cuban ciety, the umbrella organization, oppo- labor. Trafficking victims from all over people, let us do so by working towards sition organization within Cuba, that Cuba are exploited in major cities. This the day that Cubans from every back- just recently had a heroic meeting in government does not give its own peo- ground, every race, every ethnicity, Havana, publicly supports the Presi- ple the necessary help. and every religion will be able to live dent’s policy. They understand that Cuban forced-labor victims, and this freely, free from fear and free from indignity is not a gift. They understand is from the State Department reports, timidation in a truly democratic Cuba. that the only true road to dignity is include children coerced into working Despite years of repression, there is a freedom: freedom of election, freedom conditions of involuntary servitude in growing independent civil society of association, freedom of religion, and commercial agriculture. movement on the island. Cubans today freedom of the press. The Government of Cuba does not are trying, against the dictatorship, to This amendment would go a long way fully comply with the minimum stand- organize themselves as independent to reversing the policy that is working. ards for the elimination of trafficking journalists and independent librarians. Just as many wanted to reverse Rea- and is not making significant efforts to Let us help them liberate themselves gan’s policy that succeeded in defeat- do so. In 2001, Cuban officials outlined from totalitarianism, and the way to ing the Soviet Union, this amendment an extensive plan to address the pre- do that is to send true humanitarian is trying to reverse the Bush policy vention and prosecution of trafficking aid, aid that is freedom and liberty and that will ultimately allow the Cuban victims on a national scale, but there justice. people to live in freedom, the freedom is no evidence to show that the plan More than $1 billion is sent annually that they so much deserve. has been implemented. Cuba has no in funds and goods, sent to Cuba from Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield strategy to address its trafficking those living outside of the island myself the balance of my time. problem and growing child sex tourism through various methods. Castro is Mr. Chairman, let me once again re- industry. making a lot of money, and little of it mind Members what this is all about. Let the Cuban Government deal with is going to benefit the Cuban people. So We all know the brutality of the Castro eliminating the trafficking of children while Castro and his cronies continue regime and how they deprive people of first. Cuba is in of the State Depart- to enrich themselves so they can main- basic goods. Because of that, why in ment’s Trafficking in persons report tain their hold on the Cuban people, the world do we add to their burdens? tier 3, which is among the worst in the what is happening to the Cuban people? Why do we deny Americans, Cuban world. Let them deal with this issue They are left to struggle and suffer as families, Cuban-American families the and then perhaps we can see about a result of the dictatorship’s failed ability to send items to their families? some of these issues. But I urge strong- policies. ly a ‘‘no’’ vote on this amendment. It is not the U.S.’s fault that the That is what this amendment is about. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Cuban people are in misery; it is Cas- We will hear all kinds of things about ance of my time. tro’s fault. The U.S. policy is to help the brutality of the regime. Let us The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the Cuban people bring freedom, bring stipulate that. I have been there sev- the amendment offered by the gen- liberty, and bring that voice of justice eral times. It is worse than anybody knows. It is awful. People there live tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). that they so desperately need. Let us The question was taken; and the stand with the Cuban people today and with such burdens. Let us not burden Chairman announced that the noes ap- reject the Flake amendment. them further. peared to have it. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield Let me say, last year when this Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand myself 30 seconds. amendment was offered, the opponents Mr. Chairman, I find it interesting, were saying the administration is a recorded vote. the gentleman mentioned that our con- going to change it. This amendment The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause stituents send these packages. If that will be moot. Those regulations will 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on is true, why would they if they are all change. There has been a public outcry; the amendment offered by the gen- opened and money is taken off the top? it is going to change. Guess what, a tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) will That may well be the case, but they year later it is still there. The restric- be postponed. make that choice. They ought to make tions are still there, yet we heard they AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. PAUL that choice. My constituents ought to are going to change. Well, they have Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, I offer an have that choice. That is what America not changed. We need to send a signal amendment. is about, allowing people to have the this policy cannot stand. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- freedom to make that choice. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield ignate the amendment. This amendment will allow them myself the balance of my time. The text of the amendment is as fol- that freedom. The current policy re- I rise in strong opposition to the lows: stricts their freedom to make that amendment. I would also like to say to Amendment No. 10 offered by Mr. PAUL: choice. They are told they cannot send the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Page 108, after line 7, insert the fol- these items. Again, it is back to tooth- FLAKE), I would love to go down to lowing: paste and toilet paper. That is what we Cuba; and I would ask if the gentleman TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL are talking about here. can intercede for both of us to go to- PROVISIONS Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 gether, and that would be an unusual SEC. 801. None of the funds made available minutes to the gentleman from Florida trip. in this Act may be used by the United Na- tions to develop or publicize any proposal (Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART). Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, will the Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- concerning taxation or fees on any United gentleman yield? States person in order to raise revenue for ida. Mr. Chairman, when I listen to Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman the United Nations or any of its specialized this debate, I am reminded of the from Arizona. or affiliated agencies. None of the funds phrase ‘‘the more things change, the Mr. FLAKE. I have no beef with the made available in this Act may be used by more they remain the same.’’ Cuban government. the United Nations to implement or impose

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.073 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4519 any such taxation or fee on any United The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the and reaffirmed by the Supreme Court States person. order of the House of June 14, the gen- last week to do just that. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the tleman from New York (Mr. HINCHEY) Opponents of this amendment have order of the House of June 14, the gen- and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. tried to misrepresent it. This amend- tleman from Texas (Mr. PAUL) and a WOLF) each will control 15 minutes. ment does not encourage the rec- Member opposed each will control 5 The Chair recognizes the gentleman reational use of marijuana. It does not minutes. from New York (Mr. HINCHEY). encourage drug use in children. It does The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield not legalize marijuana. It would give from Texas (Mr. PAUL). myself such time as I may consume. relief to people suffering from horrific Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- This amendment would prohibit diseases and allow their doctors to de- self such time as I may consume. funds for the Department of Justice cide which drugs will work best to do (Mr. PAUL asked and was given per- from being used to prevent patients in so. Organizations including the Na- mission to revise and extend his re- States that have medical marijuana tion’s largest medical organization, the marks.) laws from following those laws. 2.7 million member American Nurses Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, my amend- Over the past 9 years, 10 States have Association, the American Public ment is a very simple, clear amend- adopted laws which allow the use of Health Association, the American ment. It prohibits the use of any funds marijuana for medicinal purposes: Academy of Family Physicians, and in this bill to be used by the United Na- Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, the New York State Medical Society, tions to promote a world global tax. Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, among others, have publicly endorsed Over the last 10 years, there were at Vermont, and Washington. They legal- the medical use of marijuana. least five meetings in the United Na- ized the use of marijuana to relieve the tions that talked and met for the sole intense pain that accompanies debili- b 1300 purpose of devising a global tax. Not tating diseases, including AIDS, can- Our amendment is about compassion, too long ago the G8 met, and France cer, multiple sclerosis, and glaucoma. in allowing patients the simple right of and Germany proposed a global tax on With the exceptions of Hawaii and using the most effective medicine pos- airline tickets. There have been other Vermont, all of those laws were adopt- sible. Taxpayers’ dollars should not be proposals on taxes on financial served by referendum, passed by the people. spent on sending seriously or termi- ices. Hans Eichel, Germany’s finance Thousands of patients have testified, nally ill patients to jail. A vote for this minister, stated, ‘‘No one in the G8 has explained, and acknowledged that amendment is a vote for States rights said anything against it. It is now on marijuana helps relieve symptoms, and for compassion. Ten States have the agenda.’’ such as nausea, pain, and loss of appe- decided to use medical marijuana in So it is not like I have dreamed up tite associated with serious illnesses. their laws. The Federal Government this possibility. This is very real. It is These people have found that mari- should not stand in their way. on the agenda. They have talked about juana is the only remedy that improves Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance it for years. their quality of life. Yet the DEA has of my time. Mr. Chairman, I would like to say been targeting these people for arrest Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 that support for my amendment would and sending them to jail. This needs to minutes to the gentleman from Penn- be that somebody has responded. They stop. sylvania (Mr. PETERSON). think that nobody has, but I think the It is unconscionable that we in Con- Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. American people through us are quite gress could possibly presume to tell a Chairman, I rise to oppose this amend- willing to respond and say we are not patient that he or she cannot use the ment. Marijuana is not a harmless ready, we do not think that it is a good only medication that has proven to drug. The National Institute on Drug idea that the United Nations be funded combat the pain and symptoms associ- Abuse, the American Medical Associa- through a global tax. ated with a devastating illness. How tion and other science-based research Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, will the can we tell very sick people that they institutes have documented the sub- gentleman yield? cannot have the drug that could save stantial risks of using marijuana. The Mr. PAUL. I yield to the gentleman their lives simply because of a narrow FDA, on the other hand, has already from Virginia. ideology and bias against that drug in approved Marinol, which contains THC, Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I think this Congress? a derivative of the active chemical in the gentleman’s amendment is an ex- A 1999 Institute of Medicine report marijuana, totally undermining claims cellent amendment, and I accept it and for the National Academy of Sciences that there is any need for medical I am glad he offered it. described the legitimate use of medical marijuana. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield marijuana. It stated: ‘‘Until a non- If passed, this amendment would back the balance of my time. smoked rapid-onset cannabinoid drug open the door for drug dealers to use The CHAIRMAN. Does any Member delivery system becomes available, we medical marijuana exemptions as cover claim the time in opposition? acknowledge that there is no clear al- for their growing and selling oper- The question is on the amendment ternative for people suffering from ations. Up until recently, no adequate offered by the gentleman from Texas chronic conditions that might be re- testing had been done in this country (Mr. PAUL). lieved by smoking marijuana. Today on the devastating effects of marijuana The amendment was agreed to. there is no such alternative available.’’ use. If only the young people of Amer- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HINCHEY This amendment would affect only ica knew of the study that just has Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer the States that allow the use of med- been released recently that marijuana an amendment. ical marijuana by preventing the Jus- use curtails the development of the The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- tice Department from arresting, pros- brain. We have very young people in ignate the amendment. ecuting, suing, or otherwise discour- this country using marijuana, and The text of the amendment is as fol- aging doctors and patients in those marijuana curtails the growth of our lows: States from following the laws of those brain, and our brain is not mature Amendment offered by Mr. HINCHEY: States to relieve their physical injuries until we are 25 years of age. Anything Page 108, after line 7, insert the following: and conditions. we do that encourages young people to TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL In the Supreme Court’s majority use marijuana will have a devastating PROVISIONS opinion last week, Justice John Paul impact on their mental capacity. SEC. 801. None of the funds made available Stevens wrote that the issue can be ad- I speak with a little experience on in this Act to the Department of Justice dressed ‘‘through the democratic proc- this. I have some friends who grew up may be used to prevent the States of Alaska, ess, in which the voices of voters allied when marijuana was the hot issue, and California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Mon- tana, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, or Wash- with these respondents may one day be some of the brightest young people I ington from implementing State laws au- heard in the halls of Congress.’’ With knew became somewhat dull and have thorizing the use of medical marijuana in this amendment, we intend to use the remained that way all of their life be- those States. powers granted us in the Constitution cause the recent study proves that

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.022 H15JNPT1 H4520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 marijuana use curtails the growth and Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 Before I proceed with my comments, development of the brain. minutes to the gentleman from Iowa though, I want to acknowledge the tre- I have never had a physician tell me (Mr. KING). mendous leadership of the Chair of this that it was needed in his portfolio to Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- subcommittee of appropriations, the treat medical diseases and pain. I have tleman for yielding me this time. subcommittee that has such a long never had a physician, and I have been Mr. Chairman, I serve on the Judici- name now, but we all know it is the in the health care field, in the legisla- ary Committee where we look at these gentleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF). tive process, for 20 some years. types of issues. I appreciate the sup- He knows, and every chance I get, I Medical marijuana is not something port of the gentleman from Virginia on want to tell others, of the high regard that is needed in this country. It is a this cause. that I have for him. It is a privilege to drug that stops the development of the As I listened to the gentleman from call him colleague and to serve with brains in our youth, and it should not Massachusetts make the allegation him in the Congress of the United become legal in any way, in my view. that no doctor in no State shall pre- States. Again, every chance I get, I Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield scribe medicinal marijuana, I acknowl- want to acknowledge his tremendous 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mas- edge the statement, and the implica- leadership, especially for respecting sachusetts (Mr. FRANK). tion at least was that this is new legal the human rights of every person on Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. ground that we are plowing here. But, the face of the Earth. Chairman, I will not contest the gen- in fact, the FDA says no doctor in no I thank the gentleman from Virginia tleman from Pennsylvania on the intel- State shall prescribe a pharmaceutical (Mr. WOLF), the gentleman from New lectual level of some of his compan- or medicine that is not approved by the York (Mr. SERRANO) and the gentleman ions, but on other issues, I very much FDA. That is why we had this major from West Virginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN) as disagree with what he has had to say. debate in this Congress here a year or well for their leadership on this impor- As to its relevance, yes, marijuana is so ago with regard to the reimporta- and can be a drug with serious adverse tant subcommittee. tion of drugs. This amendment, Mr. Chairman, is consequences. So is OxyContin. So are So it is not new ground. It is old especially timely coming on the heels many other substances that can only ground. It is old ground, and we know of the Supreme Court decision last be legally administered by a physician the cause, and we know what the driv- week. The Court’s decision makes clear with a prescription. This is not a bill to make marijuana ing force is behind this. It is seeking to that Federal regulatory and statutory generally available. It is not a bill to get the camel’s nose under the tent, changes are needed. For that reason, I put it in baby formula. It says, what is seeking to establish a very small sliver strongly support the proposed legisla- the rationale for singling out mari- of marijuana so that eventually the tion of the gentleman from Massachu- juana and saying that no doctor in no people that are behind this, that want setts (Mr. FRANK) that would change State can prescribe that even if that to legalize marijuana in their indi- Federal laws to permit medical mari- doctor feels that is the only way or the vidual States and across this country, juana pursuant to State law. Make most effective way to alleviate pain? can drive that wedge in and eventually sure you know that what we are talk- And I say most effective. be able to legalize this substance that ing about here is in regard to States I would have hoped we would have has not been supported by any branch passing their own laws or initiatives learned something about trying to of medicine that I can identify. The and what would happen in this initia- practice medicine here. They released American Medical Association, the Na- tive, which is needed because we do not today the autopsy, sadly, in that tragic tional Multiple Sclerosis Society, have a Federal law to respect States’ case of Terri Schiavo. Apparently, ac- Glaucoma Society, Academy of Oph- rights specifically in terms of medic- cording to the autopsy, not only was thalmology, Cancer Society all have inal marijuana. she in a persistent vegetative state, she rejected marijuana for medical pur- This amendment is necessary because was blind. The fact is that we had peo- poses. it would prohibit the Justice Depart- ple on the floor of this House a few What we have here is an initiative ment from spending any funds to un- months ago directly controverting that is designed to advance a social dermine State medical marijuana laws. what we now know to be the medical agenda, the social agenda of the people It would leave to the discretion of the facts. that want to legalize marijuana. And, States how they would alleviate suf- Let us not do that again. Let us not in fact, if we do that, we are going to fering of their citizens. This is a States say that we will decide on a political see it planted in more places around rights issue. I have been a longstanding basis at the national level that no this country, not less, and more acces- advocate for allowing States to make State is competent to regulate the sible to more people, and this society medical marijuana available to pa- practice of medicine in that State if will be more replete with the abuse of tients under a doctor’s recommenda- they decide to allow a doctor to pre- this hallucinogenic drug, a gateway tion to alleviate painful suffering. A scribe marijuana, because that is what drug that reduces the productivity of doctor’s prescription is needed for a we are talking about. The regulation of the American people and causes more substance that is not otherwise legal. medicine has been a State function. people to get on to serious drugs, such Doctors write prescriptions every day Some States have decided to allow as methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine, for that purpose, and they should be their doctors to prescribe marijuana. et cetera. able to do so if their States allow it in This has got a double safeguard. The I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this amend- the case of medical marijuana. State has to decide to do it, and then a ment. In my district in San Francisco, we physician has to decide to do it. Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield have lost more than 20,000 people to If there are physicians that you 1 minute to the distinguished gentle- AIDS over the last two decades. Twen- think are misusing this, and there are woman from California (Ms. PELOSI). ty thousand people. I have seen first- with substances. Rush Limbaugh got Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I thank hand at the bedsides of these patients into trouble with OxyContin. That does the gentleman from New York for the suffering that accompanies this not mean because something can be le- yielding me this time, and I thank him dreadful disease. Medical marijuana al- gally prescribed that you look away for his leadership, he and the gen- leviates some of the most debilitating when it has been illegally used. tleman from California (Mr. ROHR- symptoms of AIDS, including pain, So let us treat marijuana the way we ABACHER), for bringing this important wasting syndrome and nausea. It is not treat many, many other substances bipartisan initiative to the floor. What confined to AIDS, but also cancer and with far more impact on individuals. we are discussing today is compassion, so many examples that our colleagues Let us leave this to the States and and that is a bipartisan value. I am will point out. This is just the compas- leave it to the doctors, and let us stop grateful for their leadership on this sionate way to go. this practice, which I have commented issue that is critical to many in my The previous speaker says he knows on before, where most of us are not district and across the country who are of no scientific or medical institution doctors, but try to play them on C– suffering from debilitating illnesses that has said anything positive about SPAN. and to those who care for them. this. I beg to differ. The fact is this has

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.081 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4521 been supported by science. In 1999, the Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to ease, lung cancer, bronchitis, and em- Institute of Medicine issued a report this promarijuana amendment. It has physema. The Office of National Drug that had been commissioned by the Of- little, little to do with compassion. It Control Policy notes evidence that fice of National Drug Control Policy. is hiding behind a few sick people to marijuana can increase the risk of seri- The study found that medical mari- try to, in effect, legalize, back door, ous mental health problems, and in juana would be advantageous in the marijuana in this country. teens marijuana can lead to depression, treatment of some diseases and is po- This amendment would prohibit the thoughts of suicide, and schizophrenia. tentially effective in treating pain. Department of Justice from enforcing There is a cost to Members of Con- Medical journals and other recent arti- Federal drug laws against anyone hid- gress standing up here and pretending cles attest to the fact that active coming behind a State medical marijuana that this is medical. This is not safe ponents in medical marijuana inhibit statute. If passed, this amendment medicine. It is not safe and effective. It pain. Other proven medicinal uses of would put people in danger of shysters is dangerous. It contains more than 400 marijuana include improving the qual- and quacks willing to recommend a chemicals. Moreover, we know from ity of life, as I mentioned before, for dangerous drug, marijuana, in place of survey data that so-called medical patients with cancer, multiple sclerosis federally approved safe and proven marijuana is not used for medicinal and other severe medical conditions. medicines. You can get Marinol. We purposes except in very few cases, but That is why many medical associations have got other ways by taking a pill to for recreational and emotional reasons. support legal access to medical mari- treat this. There are multiple chemi- One single doctor in Oregon wrote juana, again, if the State allows it with cals in marijuana. It is not medicine. more than 4,000 prescriptions for people a doctor’s prescription, including the Marijuana is just as much medicine as to use marijuana. His medical license American Academy of HIV Medicine, the carbolic smoke ball from the late was finally suspended last year for his the American Academy of Family Phy- 19th century was medicine. failure to provide proper examinations sicians, the American Nurses Associa- b 1315 or oversight of this so-called ‘‘treat- tion, the American Public Health Asso- ment.’’ The carbolic smoke ball promised in ciation and the AIDS Action Council. We have marijuana coffee houses pro- this ad we can see promised to cure ev- In addition, more than 10 States, in- liferating in these States that are sup- erything from asthma to sore eyes to cluding my own State of California, posedly for cancer patients. There are diphtheria. Consumers were told to have adopted these laws since 1996. people growing tens of hundreds of smoke the carbolic smoke ball three Most of these laws were approved by a acres and putting medical marijuana in times a day for what ailed them. Simi- vote of the people. Numerous polls in- front of it and hiding and saying ‘‘we larly, snake-oil salesmen promised dicate that three-quarters of the Amer- are helping cancer patients,’’ which is through their quackery that their ican people support the right of pa- not true. product could cure all aches and pains. tients to use marijuana with a doctor’s Finally, pro-marijuana advocates ex- prescription. A recent AARP poll This is why we passed the Food and Drug Act. That is why we have an ploit the stories of people who are suf- showed that 92 percent of America’s fering from real pain or illness as a seniors support the use of medicinal FDA, to protect consumers from the nostrums of the day. Congress acted re- wedge for their pro-drug agenda, claim- marijuana with a doctor’s prescription ing that marijuana is necessary to al- in the States where it is allowed. sponsibly in protecting this country from fraudulent claims of nostrum sell- leviate their pain. It is simply not Religious denominations also support proven, not true, and becoming less legal access to medical marijuana, in- ers and from using unsafe drugs from being taken by sick or afflicted con- true every single year for even the ex- cluding the Episcopal Church, the ceptional case. Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Na- sumers. Do the Members think these people were not sick and these people The good news is that Marinol, a syn- tional Council of Churches, the Na- thetic version of marijuana’s deriva- tional Progressive Baptist Convention, did not want to be cured? But they were sold products that, in fact, could tive THC, has been approved by FDA as the Presbyterian Church, the Union for medication for appropriate treatment Reform Judaism, the United Church of not deliver. They made them drunk just like marijuana makes one high. by prescription. Marinol has met the Christ, the Unitarian Universalist As- rigorous standard for ‘‘safe and effec- sociation, and the United Methodist What they do is isolate the chemicals inside to treat the disease. tive’’ that is required for all drugs. It Church. will be great for cancer patients and is We must not make criminals of One does not smoke pot. I have told working now in all of them. Originally, criminally ill people. Excuse me. We this body several times before about Members got on this floor and said it must not make criminals of seriously Irma Perez, but many seem to have a could not stop vomiting. It does. ill people. My slip of the tongue may short memory about this. The rhetoric The bad news is that proponents of tell the tale. It is not a crime to be ill. about marijuana as a ‘‘treatment’’ for medical marijuana are perpetrating a If we need to have access to pain relief, medical purposes, which probably was fraud on the public by claiming that the people who seek this therapy dreamed up at some college dorm, was home-grown weed, pot, reefer, mari- should be able to receive it. It is long a factor in the death of Irma Perez. She juana, or whatever one wants to call it, past time to base our policies on was 14 years old. She heard all this should be used as medicine. Medical science and not on misguided politics. talk about medical marijuana even on marijuana is a ruse. Marijuana is a The Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment the floors of Congress, and she was suf- dangerous and illicit drug, period. affects the health and well-being of so fering from an Ecstasy overdose. And many Americans, and I urge my col- her friends gave her marijuana, think- I urge my colleagues to vote against leagues to vote for it. ing it was medical instead of getting this amendment. I also want to commend again the her a doctor. A medical examiner said Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield gentleman from California (Mr. ROHR- that had she received real medical at- 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- ABACHER) and the gentleman from New tention rather than so-called medical fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER). York (Mr. HINCHEY) for their courage marijuana, Irma Perez would still be Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, in bringing this important bipartisan, alive. I rise in strong support of this amend- compassionate legislation to the floor. There is a reason that marijuana is ment. I rise in support of the separa- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 illegal, a Schedule I controlled sub- tion of powers as established by our minutes to the gentleman from Indiana stance. It has not met the rigorous ap- Founding Fathers in the Constitution. (Mr. SOUDER), who has been a leader on proval process of the FDA. In fact, The Constitution clearly delegates the this issue. nearly 60 percent of people in drug power to deal with criminal matters, (Mr. SOUDER asked and was given treatment in America are in treatment like the use of drugs, to the States. permission to revise and extend his re- for marijuana. Marijuana has never I agree with my colleagues, even the marks.) been proven safe and effective for any one who just preceded me, that mari- Mr. SOUDER. I thank the gentleman disease. To the contrary, it has been juana is probably a dangerous drug, for his leadership. linked to a greater risk of heart dis- and I would not suggest that we do

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.107 H15JNPT1 H4522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 anything to encourage its use. Cer- Last year, this amendment failed by When Americans called for an end to dis- tainly the war on drugs has not elimi- a vote of 148 to 268, and I urge rejection crimination, we had an obligation to pass the nated that choice for our young people of the amendment. Civil Rights Act. one iota. Our approach at supply rather Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance When Americans called for fairness to per- than looking at demand has not been of my time. sons with disabilities, we had an obligation to successful. But, most importantly, this Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield pass the Americans with Disabilities Act. drug, which may be harmful, reflects 1 minute to the gentleman from Cali- Ten states and millions of American citizens many other drugs that may well be fornia (Mr. FARR), a sponsor of this have voted to make it the law in their states harmful, but that we have decided as a amendment. that marijuana is available through prescrip- society should be permitted to be pre- Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I thank tions for health care purposes. scribed by doctors whom we have em- the gentleman for yielding me this They are asking us—their representatives in time. powered to make such prescriptions to Congress—to change the law to make it so. I stand as a Member from California, people who are suffering from illnesses. We have an obligation to respond. which has had a law for almost 10 years The Hinchey amendment is the responsible There are many drugs that have many now allowing the medical prescription serious side effects and that are harm- thing to do. It is the right thing to do. use of marijuana for alleviating pain. I urge everyone to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Hin- ful to people. Marijuana is no different It has not been a problem in California. chey amendment. than that. And especially we should try It does not legalize drugs. It does not Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 to discourage young people from using get drugs into the hands of kids. That minute to the gentleman from Cali- marijuana. law is enforced. Drug laws in California fornia (Mr. GALLEGLY). But simply to override all of the pow- are strictly enforced by local law en- (Mr. GALLEGLY asked and was ers of the people of the States of this forcement. But local law enforcement given permission to revise and extend Union to determine that decision and also supports in my community this his remarks.) to override criminal matters that have use of pain relief. Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Chairman, I been decided by the people of States is I mean, this issue is about doctors urge my colleagues to vote against this unconstitutional. The fact is our and patients, doctors who prescribe for amendment. Founding Fathers wanted these issues pain. They can have all kinds of alter- Marijuana is not a therapeutic drug. to be determined in the States. All this natives prescribed. In some cases, this It is a harmful drug. Proponents of decision we are making today is, is the way that pain is best relieved. So medical marijuana claim that drugs should we use Federal money and use what we are asking is that no money be help alleviate pain, nausea, vomiting, Federal resources to override the wish- spent to enforce the laws in those and loss of appetite for the terminally es of the people of the States who have States that have been working. The ill. But these alleged benefits are re- voted, and in my State there was a ref- Supreme Court did not strike down jected by medical authorities. The erendum which won handily, on this those laws. They did not say they were American Medical Association, Na- issue. And the issue is that they have a illegal. This is the ability of whether tional Multiple Sclerosis Society, the right to decide at the State level Congress is going to now step in and re- American Glaucoma Society, the should a doctor be able to prescribe quire those 10 States that have prac- American Academy of Ophthalmology, marijuana to someone who is suffering, tices in place that are alleviating pain and the American Cancer Society, how- a cancer victim, an AIDS victim, or that they can no longer do that. ever, have all rejected the use of mari- whatever. This makes all the sense in Do not allow the Federal Govern- juana for medical purposes. the world. ment to bust old ladies who are suf- Further, smoking pot is physically Let us not have a power grab by the fering from pain and have a prescrip- harmful. Smoking pot delivers three to Federal Government at the expense of tion for relief. five times the amount of tar and car- these poor patients and the right of Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Hin- bon monoxide as cigarettes. According doctors to make these decisions and chey amendment and am proud to be a co- to the National Institute on Drug not politicians. sponsor of that amendment. Abuse, studies show that someone who Oppenents of this amendment would want Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield smokes five joints per week may be you to believe that this amendment is all about taking in as much cancer-causing myself 11⁄2 minutes. legalizing pot, or about unfettered access to chemicals as someone who smokes a I rise in opposition to the amend- street drugs, or about creating a generation of full pack of cigarettes every day. ment. Not only does the amendment drug addicts. Smoking pot is not helpful; it is harm- hurt law enforcement’s efforts to com- They know it’s not and their exaggeration ful. bat drug trafficking, but it really sends won’t change the facts. I urge my colleagues to vote against the wrong message to our children. The facts are— this amendment. Marijuana is the most abused drug in This amendment is about States rights and Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield the United States. According to the the ultimate right of the citizens to empower 1 minute to the gentlewoman from ONDCP and the DEA, more young peo- their government through the democratic proc- California (Ms. WOOLSEY). ple are now in treatment for marijuana ess. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, like dependency than for alcohol or all This amendment is about health care, under my constituents, I believe that doctors other illegal drugs. a doctor’s prescription and direction. should be permitted to prescribe mari- Mr. Chairman, if I could just read This amendment is about compassion and juana for patients suffering debili- that one more time: according to the caring for persons who suffer from chronic tating diseases like cancer, AIDS, glau- ONDCP and the DEA, more young peo- pain and/or terminal illnesses. coma, spastic disorders, and many This amendment is not about legalizing or ple are now in treatment for marijuana more. We want the Federal Govern- decriminalizing marijuana. dependency than for alcohol or for all ment to get out of our way because our other illegal drugs. This amendment is not about unfettered marijuana growth, distribution or usage. It is State of California passed Proposition This amendment does not address the about regulated, controlled access. 215 in 1996, allowing for the use of mari- problem of marijuana abuse, and I My friends across the aisle seem to forget juana for medical purposes. know and I want to stipulate that it is that this body, this House of Representatives The Members should know that my not the intention of the authors, but it gets its power from the people. In the United mother suffered from glaucoma and possibly makes it worse by sending the States the people empower their government, marijuana relieved her tremendously. message to young people that there are not the reverse. In fact, her favorite Christmas present going to be health benefits for smoking In this country the people have the right to was a tin of marijuana. She is gone marijuana. I think it is confusing to tell government how to govern. now, but I am certain that I speak for young people for the Congress to do In this country the people have the right to her today in asking that those who suf- that. I understand what the authors of petition their government for change. fer from these debilitating diseases get the amendment are trying to do, but it And when that happens, this government, help and can use marijuana if that help would be confusing and I think the this House of Representatives, has an obliga- works. We want the Justice Depart- wrong message. tion to respond. ment to stop punishing those who are

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Mr. Chairman, I and simple. ical experts, the U.S. Supreme Court, on Mon- am sorry that the debate on this issue It is not about legalization. You say, day of last week, handed down its rule which is so limited. The gentleman from Cali- well, do not cripple law enforcement. would allow sick patients who rely on mari- fornia (Mr. FARR) was unable to Do we want to divert our limited law juana to relieve pain or to help with their med- present the evidence that the teen use enforcement resources, who cannot ical conditions to be prosecuted under Federal of marijuana, since the approval by the give me a permanent DEA agent to law even if their home State allows use of the State of California, has gone down. And help with the meth epidemic in the drug for such medical purposes. The 6–3 deci- I would put this in the RECORD. rural areas of any district, into chasing sion came as a setback to the medical mari- This is an opportunity for us to clar- around old, sick people growing marijuana movement, but it does not change the ify that the 10 States, including my juana? I do not think so. That is not laws of the 10 States that allow patients to State of Oregon, which was approved helping law enforcement with their use the drug to ease symptoms. Needless to by the voters, have the right to make mission. say, I am very disappointed with the Court’s sure that the 10,000 people who are Let us focus them on things that are decision. using medical marijuana under the su- a real threat to the American people, To this end, I strongly support the Hinchey pervision of 1,700 doctors have that not on issues that have been decided by amendment. This amendment would prohibit right. It is outrageous that the Federal the people of the various States that the Justice Department from preventing States Government would intervene over the this is something that should be made that have passed medical marijuana laws from rights of States like mine, like Ari- available in a compassionate way to implementing them. Currently ten States have zona, like California where people are help a few people. adopted laws that allow the use of marijuana taking these steps. It is a sorry con- Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield for medical purposes: Alaska, California, Colo- tinuation of attempts by this Congress 1 minute to the gentlewoman from rado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Or- to try to criminalize Oregon’s Death California (Ms. LOFGREN). egon, Vermont, and Washington. These laws with Dignity law, the only State in the Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. were passed to allow the use of marijuana to Union with end-of-life protection, and Chairman, I oppose legalizing mari- relieve the intense pain and other symptoms the sorry spectacle we had here on the juana, but I support this amendment. that accompany several debilitating diseases, floor where Congress was intervening Just like the other voters in California, including aids, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and with the Terry Schiavo family. I do not see why we should prohibit glaucoma. The DEA has conducted numerous I strongly urge the approval of this doctors from providing for pain relief raids on the homes of medical marijuana amendment. for their patients. users, prosecuting patients who were using b 1330 I will talk to you about someone I marijuana, in accordance with State laws, to Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield knew. I will call him Mr. X. He had ter- relieve this pain. 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio minal cancer, and he could not eat, and Before closing, it is important to note that (Mr. KUCINICH). the only thing that could get him an the Hinchey amendment will not change mari- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, this appetite was marijuana. Mr. X, who juana’s classification as a Schedule I narcotic, amendment extends the protections al- was my age, had to go out and buy require States to adopt medical marijuana ready provided at the State level in 10 marijuana illegally. It was so horrible laws, stop law enforcement officials from pros- States to the Federal level. It ensures for him. ecuting the illegal use of marijuana, encourage that critically ill patients can find re- Why should we force the indignity on drug use in children, and legalize marijuana or lief from nausea and pain without wor- terminal cancer patients of having to other drugs. rying that the Federal Government do that? That is why my State voted to I urge my colleagues to support this amend- will prosecute them. The Federal Gov- allow doctors to prescribe marijuana, ment. ernment should use its power to help so that cancer patients who cannot eat Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield terminally ill citizens, not arrest them. have the chance to get some nutrition. myself the balance of my time. Compassion ought to require us that For the life of me, I cannot understand Mr. Chairman, let me just say in we look at what we are doing here in why we would interfere with that, and closing that the opposition to this this debate, trying to raise marijuana I strongly, strongly urge, on behalf of amendment today on the floor has pre- to the level of some kind of bogeyman all cancer patients, please support this sented 19th century arguments for a when you have people who are suffering amendment. 21st century problem. from terminal illness, and we are say- Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield We have people in this country who ing they should not be provided relief 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from are suffering the debilitating pain that from pain. Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). comes from cancer and chemotherapy. What are we talking about in this Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. No relief is available to them except by Congress? Where is our compassion? Chairman, I rise to support the amend- association with cannabinoids. That Where is our understanding of what ment. I ask respect for those who op- association should be allowed under a families go through when someone is pose this amendment, but I ask re- doctor’s prescription. That condition suffering from a terminal illness, when spect, kindness and love for those suf- exists now in 10 States across this people are looking for relief from pain? fering with cancer. There is not a fam- country. This Congress says to those 10 We are going to deny that to them be- ily in America that is not touched by States, I am sorry, but you cannot do cause of some shibboleth about mari- this devastating disease. it. We are intervening. juana? Allow the Hinchey amendment to go That should stop. This Congress Let us get real. Let us support the forward, so there can be healing and should not be about inducing pain, en- Hinchey amendment. comfort for those dying of an enor- couraging pain. This Congress should Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield mously devastating disease. That is all be about relieving pain in the Amer- 1 minute to the gentleman from Oregon we ask for, and, of course, the protec- ican people. This Congress should be (Mr. DEFAZIO). tion of the 10th amendment, that al- about enlightened medication and an Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, are we lows States to govern the laws of their enlightened health care delivery sys- for States rights or not? I often hear particular jurisdiction, to protect the tem, not one based upon 19th century from that side of the aisle we are for people of their State. Support the Hin- prejudices, biases and a narrow ide- States rights. I guess we are for States chey amendment. ology. rights until we disagree with policies I rise today in support of the Hinchey Med- Let us pass this amendment. Let us adopted by a State. ical Marijuana amendment. According to the be sensible, creative, decent and caring

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The split decision in this Act for a DNA analysis and capacity Mr. Chairman, let me just respond to the other week was best explained by enhancement program, and for other State, local, and Federal forensic activities, may be what the gentleman said about this Justice Scalia for the majority, who ‘‘narrow ideology.’’ My mom died of used for a grant to a State that does not said that you cannot have intrastate have in effect policies and procedures to en- cancer, my father died of cancer, there and interstate definitions when you are sure that the State collects DNA from every have been many people in my family on dealing with marijuana. felon convicted in the courts of the State. my mother’s side who died of cancer. I, These huge marijuana plantations Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a at one time, supported this and that are growing in the State of Cali- point of order against the gentleman’s changed my vote in the Congress be- fornia, which, by the way, there is no amendment. cause I have seen the devastation that limitation on doctors to cancer pa- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the drugs can have on young people, the tients. We had one testify in our com- order of the House of yesterday, the devastation that it is doing to many mittee who gave so-called medical gentleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF) people. marijuana to teenagers for ADD, that and a Member opposed each will con- So people can have differences of doctors prescribe it for fingernail pain. trol 5 minutes. opinion. But when the gentleman uses There is not this restriction on can- The Chair recognizes the gentleman these inflammatory rhetoric of ‘‘nar- cer. It is a bogus debate. California from California (Mr. SCHIFF). row ideology,’’ it is like all truth is on does not have that restriction. These Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I yield their side, I think that is really the huge marijuana plantations, nobody is myself such time as I may consume. wrong tone. This is a serious issue. going after individual doctors except in Mr. Chairman, as a former Federal There are good and decent people on a test case where somebody wants to prosecutor, I understand how the use of both sides. But I think the gentleman’s DNA profiles has become a powerful tone and comments were really not ex- do it. We are going after the people pre- scribing to thousands of people, to the tool in solving crimes. States have actly accurate. taken the lead by expanding the use of I care as much about this issue, and coffee shops that are proliferating in DNA in crime-solving efforts. I care as much about suffering and pain these States where the people were sold The distinguished chairman’s home as the gentleman. I stood with my a bill of goods that they were working in Virginia was the first to pass a DNA mom when she died and with my father with cancer patients, and instead now data bank law in 1989, requiring all when he died. they see the proliferation of coffee Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of houses, they see the proliferation of convicted sex offenders to provide a my time to the gentleman from Indi- marijuana plantations, with signs up in DNA sample. Since then, Virginia has continued to be a leader in this area, ana (Mr. SOUDER). front of them saying, ‘‘This is all for The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman medical purposes.’’ expanding their law in 1990 to include from Indiana is recognized for 21⁄2 min- We in Congress have a responsibility all convicted felons, and further ex- utes. to lead in this country, not to buy into panding it since. As a result of these Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Chairman, let me college dormitory-type thoughts of laws, Virginia has obtained a stag- state that my mother and father-in-law ‘‘wouldn’t it be great if we called mari- gering 2,747 hits by searching their both recently died of cancer as well. juana medical, and then we could database, solving countless crimes. Compassion is not limited to either smoke pot?’’ Because of the amazing crime-solving side, but there is science and there is That is why the vote has actually de- successes in Virginia, I introduced leg- not science. In fact, the Carbolic clined the last few years here in Con- islation in 2002 seeking to mandate an Smoke Balls and the snake oil is very gress, and after the Supreme Court rul- expansion of State collection regimes similar; getting high is the same as ing last week, I believe it will decline and an expansion of the Federal data- getting splashed. even further, because there is not an base by permitting States like Virginia There are, in fact, medical solutions intrastate. Not only was it previously to upload the increasing number and to what has been talked about today. upheld on interstate, it has now been types of profiles they were obtaining. Serostim deals with wasting in AIDS, upheld on intrastate, with Scalia being At the time only 23 States had en- as does Megestrol, and they have been one of the great conservatives who his- acted legislation requiring DNA from found by FDA to treat the very things torically has stood up for States rights convicted felons. Twenty-seven States, they claim that you want treated explaining the difference very clearly. including my own State of California, today. You do not get high in the proc- I hope Members will join with the were 12 years behind what Virginia had ess, but your pain is relieved. Marinol chairman in voting down this amend- accomplished. Since then, I am pleased treats the vomiting questions and ment. to report that 42 States have passed other questions. It isolates the sub- laws to require DNA from all convicted The CHAIRMAN. The question is on stances in it. There are 200 chemicals felons. It is now time for those last re- the amendment offered by the gen- in marijuana. One gets you high, but maining eight States to come on board. tleman from New York (Mr. HINCHEY). other parts actually can be isolated The U.S. Congress is putting a sig- The question was taken; and the just like in other things. nificant amount of money into DNA Furthermore, we have heard kind of Chairman announced that the noes ap- programs, over $177 million this year a silly argument here on the House peared to have it. alone, with the goal of not just reduc- floor today that physicians should be Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I de- ing backlogs, but also solving and pre- making up FDA law. Physicians do not mand a recorded vote. venting crimes. The eight States that do trials of different drugs when they The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause do not currently collect from all con- come to market. Physicians do not 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on victed felons are not obtaining the hits have big testing agencies. That is why the amendment offered by the gen- that they should and are therefore we have a Food and Drug Administra- tleman from New York (Mr. HINCHEY) making the entire system inefficient tion. This is in effect asking to repeal will be postponed. since cross-State matches are not the Food and Drug Administration. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SCHIFF being made. Then we have kind of a very inter- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I offer These States must modernize their esting legal argument going on here, an amendment. collection. Since these violent offend- not whether States have rights, but The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- ers know no State boundaries, the fail- when the Federal Government has ignate the amendment. ure to upload these samples puts all ruled, can States nullify a Federal law? The text of the amendment is as fol- citizens at risk, and the Federal Gov- The Supreme Court has always ruled lows: ernment has a compelling interest in unanimously that they do not, ever Amendment offered by Mr. SCHIFF: making it so. since the Civil War. We fought a war At the end of the bill (before the short Statistics show that as many as half over nullification. title), insert the following: of the criminals that commit violent

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The gentleman will lieve that notice of the execution of the war- would be no law enforcement value to state his point of order. rant will endanger the life or physical safety collecting samples from convicted fel- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I make a of an individual, result in flight from pros- ons when the crime was not sexual in point of order against the amendment ecution, or result in the destruction of or nature or not particularly violent. because it proposes to change existing tampering with the evidence sought under They were wrong. Virginia’s offender law and constitutes legislation in an the warrant.’’; and hits, primarily from previous non- appropriation bill and therefore vio- (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: violent and nonsexual convictions, lates clause 2 of rule XXI. ‘‘(c) REPORTS.—(1) On a semiannual basis, have aided over 2,700 investigations, in- The rule states in pertinent part: the Attorney General shall transmit to Con- cluding 15 rapes, 255 murders and 521 ‘‘An amendment to a general appro- gress and make public a report concerning sex crimes. priation bill shall not be in order if all requests for delays of notice, and for ex- Mr. Chairman, I will cite only one of changing existing law.’’ tensions of delays of notice, with respect to the countless examples we have seen of The amendment proposes to state a warrants under subsection (b). the tragic consequences of inadequate legislative provision. ‘‘(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall The CHAIRMAN. Does any Member include, with respect to the preceding six- DNA collection schemes. Some years month period— ago, four Springfield, Massachusetts, wish to be heard on the point of order? ‘‘(A) the total number of requests for women fell victim to a serial rapist and Mr. SCHIFF. I do, Mr. Chairman. delays of notice with respect to warrants murderer. Mr. Chairman, I will be very brief, under subsection (b); and I appreciate the opportunity to ‘‘(B) the total number of such requests b 1345 speak again on the substance of this granted or denied; and The man who later turned out to be amendment. ‘‘(C) for each request for delayed notice the rapist and murderer had prior non- This is merely a sense of Congress re- that was granted, the total number of appli- violent felony convictions for breaking specting the integrity and the inde- cations for extensions of the delay of notice and entering and for larceny. He was and the total number of such extensions pendence of the judiciary. I know the granted or denied.’’. sentenced to community supervision. If honorable chairman offered a sense of The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Massachusetts at the time had required Congress amendment on Darfur last order of the House of June 14, the gen- him to give a DNA sample after either year to the appropriation bill. This is tleman from Idaho (Mr. OTTER) and a of his 1996 convictions, a DNA match similarly merely a sense of Congress Member opposed each will control 5 could have been obtained after the first amendment asking that we not only rape and murder, thereby preventing minutes. observe the independence of the judici- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a the subsequent three tragedies. Massa- ary, but make sure we provide for the chusetts has since modernized their point of order on the gentleman’s safety of the bench. We just saw an- amendment. law to obtain samples from all con- other shooting today outside of a victed felons. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman courthouse, and I would ask the chair- from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) reserves a Mr. Chairman, the results speak for man to consider this sense of Congress themselves. DNA databanks are most point of order. much as the one that was offered last The gentleman from Idaho (Mr. effective with the inclusion of at least session. all convicted felons and applied to all OTTER) is recognized for 5 minutes. The CHAIRMAN. Does any further Mr. OTTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield forms of cases. While I will withdraw Member wish to be heard on the point myself such time as I may consume. this amendment, as I know the chair- of order? If not, the Chair is prepared I appreciate the chairman allowing man has a point of order, I intend to to rule. me the opportunity to speak on this introduce legislation to make these The Chair finds that this amendment amendment that I believe renews an important changes and would very expresses legislative sentiment. The important balance between protecting much like to work with the chairman amendment, therefore, constitutes leg- our Nation and confirming the freedom on it. islation in violation of clause 2 of rule on which our Nation was founded. Mr. Chairman, I do have a second XXI. While I realize the language is sub- amendment which I will not speak on The point of order is sustained and ject to a point of order, I believe it is now because the chairman was kind the amendment is not in order. imperative that we have this debate enough to let me speak on it earlier, AMENDMENT NO. 29 OFFERED BY MR. OTTER today. This issue drives to the core of but I would like to take the oppor- Mr. OTTER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an who we hope to be as Americans, and it tunity immediately after consideration amendment. is important to address it on the floor of this amendment to make the formal The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- of this House. offer of that amendment. ignate the amendment. The fourth amendment, which pro- Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- The text of the amendment is as fol- tects us from unreasonable search and sent to withdraw my amendment. seizures by the government, is funda- The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection lows: mental to the Bill of Rights because it to the request of the gentleman from Amendment No. 29 offered by Mr. OTTER: protects our rights to be individual and California? Page 108, after line 7, insert the following: to be private. Its creators, under direc- There was no objection. TITLE VIII—LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY tion, I believe, of their Creator, en- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SCHIFF TO DELAY NOTICE OF SEARCH WAR- dorsed the principle that it is the gov- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I offer RANTS ernment’s role to protect that right an amendment. SEC. 801. Section 3103a of title 18, United The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- States Code, is amended— and not to encroach upon it. The idea ignate the amendment. (1) in subsection (b)— of individuality, that each person is The text of the amendment is as fol- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘may have created uniquely and with certain in- an adverse result (as defined in section 2705)’’ lows: born rights that government cannot and inserting ‘‘will endanger the life or phys- take away, is the most basic expression Amendment offered by Mr. SCHIFF: ical safety of an individual, result in flight At the end of the bill (preceding the short of who we are as a Nation and a people. from prosecution or the intimidation of a po- That is why I am so concerned about title), insert the following: tential witness, or result in the destruction TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL of or tampering with the evidence sought the way we have expanded the govern- PROVISIONS under the warrant’’; and ment’s power to delay notification of SEC. 8ll. It is the sense of Congress that (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘a reason- search and seizure of our privacy. The all necessary steps should be taken to pro- able period’’ and all that follows and insert- issue at hand is not when or where or

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Another thing is; The vote was taken by electronic de- I understand that ‘‘sneak and peek’’ does sacrificing security and liberty vice, and there were—ayes 31, noes 396, warrants were used before the passage ever justify more catching of so-called not voting 6, as follows: of the PATRIOT Act, and I recognize criminals? What if we had a total po- [Roll No. 251] that the courts have upheld their use lice state? What if we turned our whole AYES—31 in limited and extraordinary cir- country into a concentration camp? We cumstances, but this does not justify could make sure there would be no Ackerman Holden Payne the serious steps taken by the USA PA- Barrow Israel Porter crimes whatsoever. Bishop (NY) Kelly Ramstad TRIOT Act to erode away the protec- The trade-off is too great. We should Boswell Kucinich Renzi tions offered by the fourth amendment. never trade off safety and security for Bradley (NH) Lowey Rothman By broadening the use of ‘‘sneak and our liberties, and I think that is what Carson McIntyre Strickland peek’’ warrants and making them the Conyers Menendez Towns we have done with the PATRIOT Act. Davis (IL) Murphy Vela´ zquez standard rather than the exception, the Green, Gene Owens I want to congratulate the gentleman Weiner PATRIOT Act threatens our liberties for bringing this to our attention; and, Hastings (FL) Pallone Higgins Pascrell that are given us by our Creator and hopefully, we will eventually protect protected under our Constitution. the fourth amendment. NOES—396 That is why I am offering this Mr. OTTER. Mr. Chairman, might I Abercrombie Coble Gilchrest amendment today. My amendment nar- inquire as to the time left. Aderholt Cole (OK) Gillmor rows the scope of ‘‘sneak and peek’’ The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Akin Conaway Gingrey and brings back the judicial oversight Alexander Cooper Gohmert from Idaho has 30 seconds remaining. Allen Costa Gonzalez that was built into our Constitution Mr. OTTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield Andrews Costello Goode and is the balance of power in our gov- myself the remaining time. Baca Cox Goodlatte ernment. It more carefully defines the Bachus Cramer Gordon I would like to close by saying that Baird Crenshaw Granger very specific circumstances in which a those people that the gentleman from Baker Crowley Graves ‘‘sneak and peek’’ warrant can be used. Texas (Mr. PAUL) talked about are the Baldwin Cubin Green (WI) It also employs the notification pro- same people that believe that side- Barrett (SC) Culberson Green, Al Bartlett (MD) Cummings Grijalva cedure upheld by most courts before walks cause rain. They believe that the USA PATRIOT Act. If we are going Barton (TX) Cunningham Gutierrez this PATRIOT Act has truly cut down Bass Davis (AL) Gutknecht to codify this already questionable tac- on crime. Bean Davis (CA) Hall tic, should we not at least limit it to Americans have a right to security Beauprez Davis (FL) Harman the practice established by the courts Becerra Davis (KY) Harris not only in their persons and their Berkley Davis (TN) Hart before the USA PATRIOT Act? property, but their civil liberties as Berman Davis, Jo Ann Hastings (WA) This debate is even more critical this well. Though I must withdraw my Berry Davis, Tom Hayes year, as we will soon be deliberating re- Biggert Deal (GA) Hayworth amendment, I am hopeful that we can authorization of parts of the USA PA- Bilirakis DeFazio Hefley work together during the upcoming TRIOT Act. While this amendment Bishop (GA) DeGette Hensarling days and weeks in reauthorization de- Bishop (UT) Delahunt Herger may not be in order today, I implore bate to offer security to the American Blackburn DeLauro Herseth my colleagues to give this issue the Blumenauer DeLay Hinchey people without changing the essence of consideration it deserves when the re- Blunt Dent Hinojosa what it means to be an American. Boehlert Diaz-Balart, L. Hobson authorization bill does come to the Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- Boehner Diaz-Balart, M. Hoekstra floor. Bonilla Dicks Holt sent to withdraw my amendment. As Americans, it is our fundamental Bonner Dingell Honda The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection belief that each of us is ultimately re- Bono Doggett Hooley to the request of the gentleman from Boozman Doolittle Hostettler sponsible for safeguarding our freedom Idaho? Boren Doyle Hoyer and our safety. It is our obligation, Boucher Drake Hulshof There was no objection. nay, our duty, Mr. Chairman, as citi- Boustany Dreier Hunter zens of this great Nation, to see that no SEQUENTIAL VOTES IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE Boyd Duncan Inglis (SC) WHOLE Brady (PA) Edwards Inslee one, not even our own government, is The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Brady (TX) Ehlers Issa allowed to take these freedoms and re- Brown (OH) Emanuel Istook 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now sponsibilities away. Brown (SC) Emerson Jackson (IL) Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance resume on those amendments on which Brown, Corrine Engel Jackson-Lee further proceedings were postponed in Brown-Waite, English (PA) (TX) of my time. Ginny Eshoo Jefferson Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, we still re- the following order: Burgess Etheridge Jenkins serve a point of order. amendment offered by Mr. WEINER of Burton (IN) Evans Jindal Mr. OTTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 New York; amendment offered by Mr. Butterfield Everett Johnson (CT) INSLEE of Washington; amendment of- Buyer Farr Johnson (IL) minute to the gentleman from Texas Calvert Fattah Johnson, E. B. (Mr. PAUL). fered by Mr. HAYWORTH of Arizona; Camp Feeney Johnson, Sam Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, I thank amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE of Cannon Ferguson Jones (NC) Arizona; and an amendment offered by Cantor Filner Jones (OH) the gentleman for yielding me this Capito Fitzpatrick (PA) Kanjorski time. I want to compliment the gen- Mr. HINCHEY of New York. Capps Flake Kaptur tleman for bringing this amendment to The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Capuano Foley Keller the floor, and I want to express my dis- the time for any electronic vote after Cardin Forbes Kennedy (MN) the first vote in this series. Cardoza Ford Kennedy (RI) appointment if it is ruled out of order Carnahan Fortenberry Kildee because this is such an important AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WEINER Carter Fossella Kilpatrick (MI) issue. The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Case Foxx Kind The fourth amendment is worth ness is the demand for a recorded vote Castle Frank (MA) King (IA) Chabot Franks (AZ) King (NY) fighting for. The Founders of the coun- on the amendment offered by the gen- Chandler Frelinghuysen Kingston try thought it was literally worth tleman from New York (Mr. WEINER) Chocola Gallegly Kirk fighting for, and yet I see us here in on which further proceedings were Clay Garrett (NJ) Kline Cleaver Gerlach Knollenberg the Congress willing to sacrifice it too postponed and on which the noes pre- Clyburn Gibbons Kolbe easily. vailed by voice vote.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.102 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4527 Kuhl (NY) Ney Shaw Mr. MELANCON. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall NOES—248 LaHood Northup Shays Abercrombie Frelinghuysen Langevin Norwood Sherman No. 251, Had I been on the floor, I would have Nunes Aderholt Gallegly Lantos Nunes Sherwood voted ‘‘no.’’ Nussle Akin Garrett (NJ) Larsen (WA) Nussle Shimkus Obey Alexander Gibbons Larson (CT) Obey Shuster AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. INSLEE Osborne Baker Gilchrest Latham Olver Simmons Otter The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Barrett (SC) Gillmor LaTourette Ortiz Simpson Owens Bartlett (MD) Gingrey Leach Osborne Skelton ness is the demand for a recorded vote Oxley Barton (TX) Gohmert Lee Otter Slaughter on the amendment offered by the gen- Pastor Beauprez Goode Levin Oxley Smith (NJ) Paul tleman from Washington (Mr. INSLEE) Berkley Goodlatte Lewis (CA) Pastor Smith (TX) Pearce Berman Granger Lewis (GA) Paul Smith (WA) on which further proceedings were Pence Berry Graves Lewis (KY) Pearce Snyder postponed and on which the noes pre- Peterson (PA) Biggert Green (WI) Linder Pelosi Sodrel Petri vailed by voice vote. Bishop (GA) Gutknecht Lipinski Pence Solis Pickering Bishop (UT) Hall LoBiondo Peterson (MN) Souder The Clerk will redesignate the Pitts Blackburn Hart Lofgren, Zoe Peterson (PA) Spratt Pombo amendment. Blunt Hastings (WA) Lucas Petri Stark Porter Boehlert Hayes Lungren, Daniel Pickering Stearns The Clerk redesignated the amend- Price (GA) Boehner Hayworth E. Pitts Stupak ment. Pryce (OH) Bonilla Hensarling Lynch Platts Sullivan Putnam Bonner Herger Mack Poe Sweeney RECORDED VOTE Radanovich Bono Herseth Maloney Pombo Tancredo Rahall Boozman Hinojosa Manzullo Pomeroy Tanner The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Ramstad Boren Hobson Marchant Price (GA) Tauscher been demanded. Regula Boswell Hoekstra Markey Price (NC) Taylor (MS) Rehberg Boustany Holden Marshall Pryce (OH) Taylor (NC) A recorded vote was ordered. Reichert Brady (PA) Hostettler Matheson Putnam Terry Renzi The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Brady (TX) Hulshof Matsui Radanovich Thomas Reyes minute vote. Brown (SC) Hunter McCarthy Rahall Thompson (CA) Reynolds Brown, Corrine Inglis (SC) McCaul (TX) Rangel Thompson (MS) Rogers (AL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Burgess Issa McCollum (MN) Regula Thornberry Rogers (KY) vice, and there were—ayes 177, noes 248, Burton (IN) Istook McCotter Rehberg Tiahrt Rogers (MI) Buyer Jenkins McCrery Reichert Tiberi not voting 8, as follows: Rohrabacher Calvert Johnson (IL) McDermott Reyes Tierney Ros-Lehtinen [Roll No. 252] Camp Johnson, Sam McGovern Reynolds Turner Ross Cannon Jones (NC) McHenry Rogers (AL) Udall (CO) Royce AYES—177 Cantor Kanjorski McHugh Rogers (KY) Udall (NM) Ryan (WI) Capito Keller McKeon Rogers (MI) Upton Ackerman Harman Nadler Ryun (KS) Carnahan Kilpatrick (MI) McKinney Rohrabacher Van Hollen Allen Harris Napolitano Sabo Carson King (IA) McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Visclosky Andrews Hastings (FL) Neal (MA) Salazar Carter King (NY) McNulty Ross Walden (OR) Baca Hefley Olver Sanchez, Loretta Chabot Kingston Meehan Roybal-Allard Walsh Baird Higgins Ortiz Saxton Chandler Kirk Meek (FL) Royce Wamp Baldwin Hinchey Pallone Schwarz (MI) Chocola Knollenberg Meeks (NY) Ruppersberger Wasserman Barrow Holt Pascrell Sensenbrenner Clyburn Kolbe Mica Rush Schultz Bass Honda Payne Serrano Coble Kuhl (NY) Michaud Ryan (OH) Waters Bean Hooley Pelosi Shadegg Cole (OK) LaHood Millender- Ryan (WI) Watson Becerra Hoyer Peterson (MN) Shaw Conaway Latham McDonald Ryun (KS) Watt Bilirakis Inslee Platts Sherman Cooper LaTourette Sherwood Miller (MI) Sabo Waxman Bishop (NY) Israel Poe Costa Leach Shuster Miller (NC) Salazar Weldon (FL) Blumenauer Jackson (IL) Pomeroy Cox Lewis (CA) Simpson Miller, Gary Sa´ nchez, Linda Weldon (PA) Boucher Jackson-Lee Price (NC) Cramer Lewis (KY) Smith (NJ) Miller, George T. Weller Boyd (TX) Rangel Crenshaw Linder Smith (TX) Mollohan Sanchez, Loretta Westmoreland Bradley (NH) Jefferson Rothman Cubin Lofgren, Zoe Snyder Moore (KS) Sanders Wexler Brown (OH) Jindal Roybal-Allard Brown-Waite, Johnson (CT) Culberson Lucas Sodrel Moore (WI) Saxton Whitfield Ruppersberger Ginny Johnson, E. B. Cunningham Lungren, Daniel Souder Moran (KS) Schakowsky Wicker Rush Butterfield Kaptur Davis (AL) E. Stearns Moran (VA) Schiff Wilson (NM) Ryan (OH) Capps Kelly Davis (KY) Lynch Sullivan Murtha Schwartz (PA) Wilson (SC) Sa´ nchez, Linda Capuano Kennedy (MN) Davis (TN) Manzullo Sweeney Musgrave Schwarz (MI) Wolf T. Cardin Kennedy (RI) Davis, Jo Ann Marchant Tancredo Myrick Scott (GA) Woolsey Sanders Case Kildee Davis, Tom Markey Taylor (NC) Nadler Scott (VA) Wu Schakowsky Castle Kind Deal (GA) Matheson Terry Napolitano Sensenbrenner Wynn Schiff Clay Kline DeLay McCotter Thomas Neal (MA) Serrano Young (AK) Schwartz (PA) Cleaver Kucinich Dent McCrery Thompson (MS) Neugebauer Shadegg Young (FL) Scott (GA) Conyers Langevin Diaz-Balart, L. McHenry Thornberry Scott (VA) NOT VOTING—6 Costello Lantos Diaz-Balart, M. McHugh Tiahrt Shays Doolittle McKeon Tiberi Cuellar Melancon Oberstar Crowley Larsen (WA) Simmons Drake McMorris Turner Hyde Miller (FL) Sessions Cummings Larson (CT) Davis (CA) Lee Skelton Dreier Mica Udall (CO) Slaughter ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Davis (FL) Levin Duncan Miller (FL) Upton Davis (IL) Lewis (GA) Smith (WA) Emerson Miller, Gary Visclosky The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). DeFazio Lipinski Solis English (PA) Mollohan Walden (OR) Members are advised that there are 2 DeGette LoBiondo Spratt Etheridge Moore (KS) Walsh minutes remaining in this vote. Delahunt Lowey Stark Evans Moran (KS) Wamp DeLauro Mack Strickland Everett Moran (VA) Weldon (FL) Dicks Maloney Stupak Feeney Murphy Weller b 1417 Dingell Marshall Tanner Ferguson Murtha Westmoreland Tauscher Messrs. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- Doggett Matsui Flake Musgrave Whitfield Doyle McCarthy Taylor (MS) Foley Myrick Wicker fornia, GUTIERREZ, ENGEL, Edwards McCaul (TX) Thompson (CA) Forbes Neugebauer Wilson (NM) MICHAUD, BERRY, BUTTERFIELD, Ehlers McCollum (MN) Tierney Fortenberry Ney Wilson (SC) ROGERS of Alabama, JACKSON of Illi- Emanuel McDermott Towns Foxx Northup Wolf Engel McGovern Udall (NM) Franks (AZ) Norwood Young (AK) nois, Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania, Van Hollen Eshoo McIntyre NOT VOTING—8 Mrs. BONO, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. Farr McKinney Vela´ zquez NAPOLITANO, Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. Fattah McNulty Wasserman Bachus Hyde Sessions FORD changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ Filner Meehan Schultz Cardoza Jones (OH) Shimkus Fitzpatrick (PA) Meek (FL) Waters Cuellar Oberstar to ‘‘no.’’ Ford Meeks (NY) Watson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN So the amendment was rejected. Fossella Melancon Watt The result of the vote was announced Frank (MA) Menendez Waxman The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). as above recorded. Gerlach Michaud Weiner Members are advised there are 2 min- Gonzalez Millender- Weldon (PA) utes remaining in this vote. Stated against: Gordon McDonald Wexler Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chairman on Green, Al Miller (MI) Woolsey b 1426 Green, Gene Miller (NC) Wu rollcall No. 251, I was unavoidably detained. Grijalva Miller, George Wynn Mr. SHAYS changed his vote from Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Gutierrez Moore (WI) Young (FL) ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.034 H15JNPT1 H4528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 Mr. BERMAN changed his vote from Conaway Kaptur Putnam on the amendment offered by the gen- Conyers Kennedy (MN) Radanovich ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Cooper Kennedy (RI) Rahall tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) on So the amendment was rejected. Costa Kildee Rangel which further proceedings were post- The result of the vote was announced Costello Kilpatrick (MI) Regula poned and on which the noes prevailed as above recorded. Cramer Kind Rehberg by voice vote. Crenshaw King (NY) Reichert AMENDMENT NO. 33 OFFERED BY MR. HAYWORTH Crowley Kirk Reyes The Clerk will redesignate the The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Culberson Kline Reynolds amendment. Cummings Knollenberg Rogers (KY) ness is the demand for a recorded vote Davis (AL) Kolbe Rogers (MI) The Clerk redesignated the amend- on the amendment offered by the gen- Davis (CA) Kucinich Ros-Lehtinen ment. AYWORTH Davis (FL) LaHood Ross tleman from Arizona (Mr. H ) RECORDED VOTE on which further proceedings were Davis (IL) Langevin Rothman Davis (TN) Lantos Roybal-Allard The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has postponed and on which the noes pre- Davis, Tom Larsen (WA) Ruppersberger vailed by voice vote. DeFazio Larson (CT) Rush been demanded. The Clerk will redesignate the DeGette Latham Ryan (OH) A recorded vote was ordered. Delahunt LaTourette Ryan (WI) amendment. DeLauro Leach Ryun (KS) The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- The Clerk redesignated the amend- DeLay Lee Sabo minute vote. ment. Dent Levin Salazar The vote was taken by electronic de- Diaz-Balart, L. Lewis (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda RECORDED VOTE Dicks Lewis (GA) T. vice, and there were—ayes 210, noes 216, The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Dingell Lipinski Sanchez, Loretta not voting 7, as follows: been demanded. Doggett Lofgren, Zoe Sanders Doolittle Lowey Saxton [Roll No. 254] A recorded vote was ordered. Doyle Lungren, Daniel Schakowsky AYES—210 The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Dreier E. Schiff minute vote. Edwards Lynch Schwartz (PA) Abercrombie Gordon Moran (VA) Ehlers Maloney Schwarz (MI) Ackerman Graves Nadler The vote was taken by electronic de- Emanuel Markey Scott (GA) Allen Green, Al Napolitano vice, and there were—ayes 124, noes 304, Engel Marshall Scott (VA) Baca Green, Gene Neal (MA) not voting 5, as follows: English (PA) Matheson Serrano Baird Grijalva Ney Eshoo Matsui Shays Baldwin Gutierrez Obey [Roll No. 253] Etheridge McCarthy Sherman Barrow Harman Olver AYES—124 Evans McCollum (MN) Sherwood Bass Herseth Ortiz Farr McCrery Shimkus Bean Higgins Osborne Akin Goodlatte Murphy Fattah McDermott Simmons Becerra Hinchey Otter Bachus Graves Musgrave Ferguson McGovern Simpson Berman Hinojosa Owens Baker Green (WI) Neugebauer Filner McHugh Skelton Berry Holden Pastor Barrett (SC) Green, Gene Ney Fitzpatrick (PA) McKeon Slaughter Biggert Holt Paul Bartlett (MD) Gutknecht Norwood Flake McKinney Smith (WA) Bishop (GA) Honda Payne Barton (TX) Hall Nussle Ford McNulty Snyder Bishop (NY) Hooley Pelosi Bilirakis Hart Otter Fortenberry Meehan Solis Blumenauer Hostettler Peterson (MN) Bishop (UT) Hastings (WA) Paul Frank (MA) Meek (FL) Spratt Boehlert Hoyer Peterson (PA) Bonilla Hayes Peterson (MN) Frelinghuysen Meeks (NY) Stark Bonner Inglis (SC) Pomeroy Bonner Hayworth Peterson (PA) Gallegly Melancon Strickland Bono Inslee Price (NC) Bono Hefley Petri Gerlach Menendez Stupak Boozman Israel Rahall Brown (SC) Hensarling Platts Gilchrest Michaud Sullivan Boren Jackson (IL) Ramstad Brown-Waite, Herger Poe Gillmor Millender- Sweeney Boswell Jackson-Lee Rangel Ginny Hostettler Pombo Gingrey McDonald Tanner Boucher (TX) Reyes Burgess Hulshof Price (GA) Gonzalez Miller (MI) Tauscher Brady (PA) Jefferson Ross Burton (IN) Hunter Ramstad Gordon Miller (NC) Thomas Brown (OH) Johnson (CT) Roybal-Allard Buyer Istook Renzi Granger Miller, George Thompson (CA) Brown (SC) Johnson (IL) Ruppersberger Calvert Jenkins Rogers (AL) Green, Al Mollohan Thompson (MS) Butterfield Johnson, E. B. Rush Cannon Jindal Rohrabacher Grijalva Moore (KS) Tiahrt Camp Jones (OH) Ryan (OH) Carter Johnson, Sam Royce Gutierrez Moore (WI) Tierney Capps Kanjorski Ryan (WI) Chabot Jones (NC) Harman Moran (VA) Towns Capuano Kaptur Sabo Coble Keller Sensenbrenner Harris Murtha Turner Cardin Kennedy (RI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Cubin Kelly Shadegg Hastings (FL) Myrick Udall (CO) Carson Kildee T. Cunningham King (IA) Shaw Herseth Nadler Udall (NM) Castle Kilpatrick (MI) Sanchez, Loretta Davis (KY) Kingston Shuster Higgins Napolitano Van Hollen Clay Kind Sanders Davis, Jo Ann Kuhl (NY) Smith (NJ) Hinchey Neal (MA) Vela´ zquez Clyburn Kolbe Schakowsky Deal (GA) Lewis (KY) Smith (TX) Hinojosa Northup Visclosky Conyers Kucinich Schwartz (PA) Diaz-Balart, M. Linder Sodrel Hobson Nunes Walden (OR) Cooper LaHood Schwarz (MI) Drake LoBiondo Souder Hoekstra Obey Walsh Costa Langevin Scott (GA) Duncan Lucas Stearns Holden Olver Wasserman Costello Lantos Scott (VA) Emerson Mack Tancredo Holt Ortiz Schultz Cramer Larsen (WA) Serrano Everett Manzullo Taylor (MS) Honda Osborne Waters Crowley Larson (CT) Shays Feeney Marchant Taylor (NC) Hooley Owens Watson Cubin Leach Sherman Foley McCaul (TX) Terry Hoyer Oxley Watt Cummings Lee Shimkus Forbes McCotter Thornberry Inglis (SC) Pallone Waxman Davis (CA) Levin Slaughter Fossella McHenry Tiberi Inslee Pascrell Weiner Davis (FL) Lewis (GA) Smith (WA) Foxx McIntyre Upton Israel Pastor Weldon (FL) Davis (IL) Lipinski Snyder Franks (AZ) McMorris Wamp Issa Payne Weldon (PA) Davis (TN) Lofgren, Zoe Solis Garrett (NJ) Mica Westmoreland Jackson (IL) Pearce Weller DeFazio Lowey Spratt Gibbons Miller (FL) Whitfield Jackson-Lee Pelosi Wexler DeGette Lynch Stark Gohmert Miller, Gary Young (AK) (TX) Pence Wicker Delahunt Maloney Strickland Goode Moran (KS) Young (FL) Jefferson Pickering Wilson (NM) DeLauro Markey Stupak Dicks Marshall Tanner NOES—304 Johnson (CT) Pitts Wilson (SC) Johnson (IL) Pomeroy Wolf Dingell Matheson Tauscher Abercrombie Bishop (GA) Butterfield Johnson, E. B. Porter Woolsey Doggett Matsui Taylor (MS) Ackerman Bishop (NY) Camp Jones (OH) Price (NC) Wu Doyle McCarthy Thompson (CA) Aderholt Blackburn Cantor Kanjorski Pryce (OH) Wynn Edwards McCollum (MN) Thompson (MS) Alexander Blumenauer Capito Ehlers McDermott Tierney Allen Blunt Capps NOT VOTING—5 Emanuel McGovern Towns Andrews Boehlert Capuano Cox Hyde Sessions Emerson McKinney Udall (CO) Baca Boehner Cardin Cuellar Oberstar Eshoo McNulty Udall (NM) Baird Boozman Cardoza Etheridge Meehan Upton Baldwin Boren Carnahan Evans Meeks (NY) Van Hollen Barrow Boswell Carson b 1434 Everett Michaud Vela´ zquez Bass Boucher Case So the amendment was rejected. Farr Millender- Visclosky Bean Boustany Castle Fattah McDonald Waters Beauprez Boyd Chandler The result of the vote was announced Filner Miller (NC) Watson Becerra Bradley (NH) Chocola as above recorded. Flake Miller, George Watt Berkley Brady (PA) Clay AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Ford Mollohan Waxman Berman Brady (TX) Cleaver Frank (MA) Moore (KS) Weiner Berry Brown (OH) Clyburn The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Gillmor Moore (WI) Woolsey Biggert Brown, Corrine Cole (OK) ness is the demand for a recorded vote Gonzalez Moran (KS) Wynn

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.114 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4529 NOES—216 tleman from New York (Mr. HINCHEY) Cramer Jenkins Platts Crenshaw Jindal Poe Aderholt Gilchrest Nussle on which further proceedings were Cubin Johnson, Sam Pombo Akin Gingrey Oxley postponed and on which the noes pre- Culberson Jones (NC) Pomeroy Alexander Gohmert Pallone Cummings Keller Price (GA) Andrews Goode Pascrell vailed by voice vote. Cunningham Kelly Pryce (OH) Bachus Goodlatte Pearce The Clerk will redesignate the Davis (AL) Kennedy (MN) Putnam Baker Granger Pence amendment. Davis (KY) King (IA) Radanovich Barrett (SC) Green (WI) Petri The Clerk redesignated the amend- Davis (TN) King (NY) Rahall Bartlett (MD) Gutknecht Pickering Davis, Jo Ann Kingston Ramstad Barton (TX) Hall Pitts ment. Davis, Tom Kirk Regula Beauprez Harris Platts RECORDED VOTE Deal (GA) Kline Reichert Berkley Hart Poe DeLay Knollenberg Renzi Bilirakis Hastings (FL) Pombo The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Dent Kolbe Reyes Bishop (UT) Hastings (WA) Porter been demanded. Diaz-Balart, L. Kuhl (NY) Reynolds Blackburn Hayes Price (GA) A recorded vote was ordered. Diaz-Balart, M. LaHood Rogers (AL) Blunt Hayworth Pryce (OH) The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Dicks Langevin Rogers (KY) Boehner Hefley Putnam Dingell Larsen (WA) Rogers (MI) Bonilla Hensarling Radanovich minute vote. Doolittle Latham Ros-Lehtinen Boustany Herger Regula The vote was taken by electronic de- Drake LaTourette Ross Boyd Hobson Rehberg vice, and there were—ayes 161, noes 264, Dreier Leach Ryan (WI) Bradley (NH) Hoekstra Reichert Duncan Levin Ryun (KS) Brown, Corrine Hulshof Renzi not voting 8, as follows: Edwards Lewis (CA) Salazar Brown-Waite, Hunter Reynolds [Roll No. 255] Ehlers Lewis (KY) Saxton Ginny Issa Rogers (AL) Emerson Linder Schwartz (PA) Burgess Istook Rogers (KY) AYES—161 English (PA) Lipinski Schwarz (MI) Burton (IN) Jenkins Rogers (MI) Abercrombie Higgins Owens Etheridge LoBiondo Sensenbrenner Buyer Jindal Rohrabacher Ackerman Hinchey Pallone Everett Lucas Shadegg Calvert Johnson, Sam Ros-Lehtinen Allen Holt Pascrell Ferguson Lungren, Daniel Shaw Cannon Jones (NC) Rothman Andrews Honda Pastor Fitzpatrick (PA) E. Shays Cantor Keller Royce Baca Hooley Paul Foley Lynch Sherwood Capito Kelly Ryun (KS) Baird Hoyer Payne Forbes Mack Shimkus Cardoza Kennedy (MN) Salazar Baldwin Inslee Pelosi Ford Manzullo Shuster Carnahan King (IA) Saxton Bartlett (MD) Israel Porter Fortenberry Marchant Skelton Carter King (NY) Schiff Beauprez Jackson (IL) Price (NC) Fossella Marshall Smith (NJ) Case Kingston Sensenbrenner Becerra Jackson-Lee Rangel Foxx Matheson Smith (TX) Chabot Kirk Shadegg Berkley (TX) Rehberg Franks (AZ) McCaul (TX) Snyder Chandler Kline Shaw Berman Jefferson Rohrabacher Frelinghuysen McCotter Sodrel Chocola Knollenberg Sherwood Bishop (GA) Johnson (CT) Rothman Gallegly McCrery Souder Cleaver Kuhl (NY) Shuster Bishop (NY) Johnson (IL) Roybal-Allard Gerlach McHenry Spratt Coble Latham Simmons Blumenauer Johnson, E. B. Royce Gibbons McHugh Stearns Cole (OK) LaTourette Simpson Boucher Jones (OH) Ruppersberger Gillmor McIntyre Stupak Conaway Lewis (CA) Skelton Brady (PA) Kanjorski Rush Gingrey McKeon Sullivan Cox Lewis (KY) Smith (NJ) Brown (OH) Kaptur Ryan (OH) Gohmert McMorris Sweeney Crenshaw Linder Smith (TX) Brown, Corrine Kennedy (RI) Sabo Goode Mica Tanner Culberson LoBiondo Sodrel Butterfield Kildee Sa´ nchez, Linda Goodlatte Miller (FL) Taylor (MS) Cunningham Lucas Souder Capps Kilpatrick (MI) T. Gordon Miller (MI) Taylor (NC) Davis (AL) Lungren, Daniel Stearns Capuano Kind Sanchez, Loretta Granger Miller (NC) Terry Davis (KY) E. Sullivan Cardin Kucinich Sanders Graves Miller, Gary Thomas Davis, Jo Ann Mack Sweeney Carnahan Lantos Schakowsky Green (WI) Mollohan Thompson (MS) Davis, Tom Manzullo Tancredo Carson Larson (CT) Schiff Green, Gene Moore (KS) Thornberry Deal (GA) Marchant Taylor (NC) Case Lee Gutknecht Moran (KS) Tiahrt DeLay McCaul (TX) Terry Clay Lewis (GA) Scott (GA) Hall Murphy Tiberi Dent McCotter Thomas Cleaver Lofgren, Zoe Scott (VA) Harris Murtha Turner Diaz-Balart, L. McCrery Thornberry Costa Lowey Serrano Hart Musgrave Upton Diaz-Balart, M. McHenry Tiahrt Crowley Maloney Sherman Hastings (WA) Myrick Visclosky Doolittle McHugh Turner Davis (CA) Markey Simmons Hayes Neugebauer Walden (OR) Drake McIntyre Walden (OR) Davis (FL) Matsui Simpson Hayworth Ney Walsh Dreier McKeon Walsh Davis (IL) McCarthy Slaughter Hefley Northup Wamp Duncan McMorris Wamp DeFazio McCollum (MN) Smith (WA) Hensarling Norwood Wasserman Engel Meek (FL) Wasserman DeGette McDermott Solis Herger Nunes Schultz English (PA) Melancon Schultz Delahunt McGovern Stark Herseth Nussle Weldon (FL) Feeney Menendez Weldon (FL) DeLauro McKinney Strickland Hinojosa Ortiz Weldon (PA) Ferguson Mica Weldon (PA) Doggett McNulty Tancredo Hobson Osborne Weller Fitzpatrick (PA) Miller (FL) Weller Doyle Meehan Tauscher Hoekstra Oxley Westmoreland Foley Miller (MI) Westmoreland Emanuel Meek (FL) Thompson (CA) Holden Pearce Whitfield Forbes Miller, Gary Wexler Engel Meeks (NY) Tierney Hostettler Pence Wicker Fortenberry Murphy Whitfield Eshoo Melancon Towns Hulshof Peterson (MN) Wilson (NM) Fossella Murtha Wicker Evans Menendez Udall (CO) Hunter Peterson (PA) Wilson (SC) Foxx Musgrave Wilson (NM) Farr Michaud Udall (NM) Inglis (SC) Petri Wolf Franks (AZ) Myrick Wilson (SC) Fattah Millender- Van Hollen Issa Pickering Young (AK) Frelinghuysen Neugebauer Wolf Filner McDonald Vela´ zquez Istook Pitts Young (FL) Gallegly Northup Wu Flake Miller, George Waters Gerlach Norwood Young (AK) Frank (MA) Moore (WI) Watson NOT VOTING—8 Gibbons Nunes Young (FL) Gilchrest Moran (VA) Watt Gonzalez Nadler Waxman Conyers Feeney Oberstar NOT VOTING—7 Green, Al Napolitano Weiner Cox Garrett (NJ) Sessions Cuellar Hyde Brady (TX) Hyde Tiberi Grijalva Neal (MA) Wexler Cuellar Oberstar Gutierrez Obey Woolsey ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Garrett (NJ) Sessions Harman Olver Wu Hastings (FL) Otter Wynn The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Members are advised 2 minutes remain The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). NOES—264 in this vote. There are 2 minutes remaining in this Aderholt Boehner Calvert Akin Bonilla Camp b 1451 vote. Alexander Bonner Cannon Bachus Bono Cantor Mr. FORD changed his vote from b 1442 Baker Boozman Capito ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Mr. CLEAVER changed his vote from Barrett (SC) Boren Cardoza Barrow Boswell Carter Mr. BACA changed his vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Barton (TX) Boustany Castle ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ So the amendment was rejected. Bass Boyd Chabot So the amendment was rejected. The result of the vote was announced Bean Bradley (NH) Chandler Berry Brady (TX) Chocola The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. Biggert Brown (SC) Clyburn as above recorded. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HINCHEY Bilirakis Brown-Waite, Coble Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Bishop (UT) Ginny Cole (OK) strike the last word. Blackburn Burgess Conaway ness is the demand for a recorded vote Blunt Burton (IN) Cooper Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. on the amendment offered by the gen- Boehlert Buyer Costello Chairman, will the gentleman yield?

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.031 H15JNPT1 H4530 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman For Democracy that when there is an- And the response she got from NASA from Virginia. other grant application, that applica- was, Well, we do not know; we have Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. tion should be met so she has that op- never done this before. Chairman, I rise to engage in a col- portunity for freedom. One of the first things that I did in loquy with the gentleman from Vir- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. 2003 after I showed up as a new Member ginia (Mr. WOLF), the chairman of the Chairman, will the gentleman yield? of Congress is I attended a memorial subcommittee, and the gentleman from Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman service for the Columbia astronauts. Maryland (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER) on an from Virginia. Certainly, spending money by NASA on important issue regarding democracy Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. a performance artist and a artist-in- in Venezuela. Chairman, moving to one other matter, residence program does nothing to Mr. Chairman, 2 weeks ago, several it is my understanding that the 2006 make sure that the shuttle program Members of Congress went to Ven- Science, State, Justice and Commerce gets back into space and prevents such ezuela and heard about the intimida- Appropriations bill requires agencies to tragedies in the future. tion by the Venezuelan Government of notify the Committee on Appropria- Now $20,000 may not seem like much a democracy advocate named Maria tions 15 days before funds are repro- in the Halls of Congress; but to the av- Corina Machado. Ms. Machado is the grammed to implement e-government erage American family, it is a signifi- leader of Sumate, a Venezuelan non- initiatives. cant amount of money. I wish I could governmental electoral watchdog. Cur- As the chairman of the authorizing say that NASA is boldly wasting tax- rently, she is charged by the Ven- committee with jurisdiction over the payer money where no agency has ezuelan Government for accepting il- E-Government Act, and in fact I was wasted it before, but I am afraid that licit foreign financial contributions one of the authors of the E-Govern- the artist-in-residence program is just from our own National Endowment For ment Act, I would ask the gentleman a symptom of a bigger problem. Democracy. from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) if he will Recently, the Heritage Foundation Recently, Ms. Machado was invited share information that he obtains with identified $386 billion of waste, fraud, to the White House to see the Presi- the Committee on Government Reform and abuse in government spending. dent and share her concerns about the on the funding and implementation of Every American business and every endangered state of democracy in Ven- e-government initiatives in this bill so American family must make hard deci- ezuela. This Congress should stand be- we could be so advised. sions to stand by their budget and hind Ms. Machado and support the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, yes, I eliminate wasteful funding, and the growth of democracy in Venezuela. would be happy to provide the Com- Federal Government should be no dif- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I thank mittee on Government Reform with in- ferent and NASA should not be spend- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM formation received from the adminis- ing taxpayer dollars on a performance DAVIS). tration regarding e-government initia- artist. I encourage all of my colleagues Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Chair- tives. to support this amendment. man, will the gentleman yield? AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. CHOCOLA Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, will the Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Chairman, I offer gentleman yield? from Maryland. an amendment. Mr. CHOCOLA. I yield to the gen- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Chair- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- tleman from Virginia. man, I concur with the gentleman’s in- ignate the amendment. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I think terpretation of the difficult situation The text of the amendment is as fol- this is a good amendment and I accept in Venezuela. Sumate has been one lows: it. Venezuelan institution that has been Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. CHOCOLA: Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Chairman, I re- willing and able to monitor the anti- Page 108, after line 7, insert the following: serve the balance of my time. democratic behavior of the Venezuelan TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I Government. It has been able to bring PROVISIONS move to strike the last word. the attention of the world to the de- SEC. 801. None of the funds made available Mr. Chairman, I rise not in opposi- cline in democracy in that country. by this Act may be used by the National Aer- tion, I am going to agree to the amend- Mr. Chairman, this Congress should onautics and Space Administration to em- ment, but I would like to have some be supporting democratic institutions ploy any individual under the title ‘‘artist in comment before I do. in Venezuela and those individuals residence’’. Mr. Chairman, I think this is a re- fighting on the side of democracy. Does The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the grettable amendment for a number of the gentleman from Virginia agree? order of the House of June 14, the gen- reasons. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I do. I tleman from Indiana (Mr. CHOCOLA) and First of all, it involves an awfully lit- thank the gentleman from Virginia a Member opposed each will control 5 tle bit of money. Secondly, I think it (Mr. TOM DAVIS) and the gentleman minutes. sends a really bad signal. Indeed, one of from Maryland (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER) The Chair recognizes the gentleman NASA’s missions is to inspire; and it for their statements and leadership. from Indiana (Mr. CHOCOLA). has had an arts program, a very small I think by their speaking today it Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield arts program since 1962. Such lumi- sends a message to the world with re- myself such time as I may consume. naries as Norman Rockwell have par- gard to the importance of us promoting Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman ticipated in it over the years. democracy and freedom in Venezuela. from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) for his good It is in furtherance of part of NASA’s Democracy and human rights, whether work on this bill. I also appreciate the mission. NASA’s mission is to inspire, it be in Venezuela or any place else, are opportunity to offer this amendment. to educate. Indeed, in the education basic fundamental freedoms that must This amendment is really about theme of NASA’s FY 2006 budget, it always be preserved and supported. prioritizing spending and fiscal respon- states: ‘‘To develop the next generation The United States should always sibility. Over the last 2 years, NASA of explorers, NASA must do its part to stand with those fighting for those has spent $20,000 for an artist-in-resi- inspire and motivate students to pur- freedoms. The United States should dence program. My amendment is de- sue careers in science and technology continue to send a clear message to ev- signed to prevent or limit that practice and engineering and in mathematics.’’ eryone that we will stand with people in the future. like Ms. Machado and others like her Mr. Chairman, nowhere in NASA’s b 1500 who speak out for democracy. mission does it say anything about ad- A part of it is connectivity. One of I think what the gentleman from Vir- vancing fine arts or hiring a perform- the ways NASA has done that, if any- ginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) and the gen- ance artist. In fact, Laurie Anderson, one has visited its facilities, is through tleman from Maryland (Mr. the person that was chosen to perform beautiful murals and other art initia- RUPPERSBERGER) have done is send a the role of a performance artist, when tives. This particular initiative that message to the world. They have sent a she was called to be offered the job, she the gentleman is speaking to is the ap- message to the National Endowment said, Sure, what do I do? pointment of Laurie Anderson as an

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.121 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4531 artist-in-residence, which is another mission of NASA is not wise spending already growing backlog of cases which phase, if you will, in NASA’s arts proof taxpayer dollars. have yet to be investigated. gram. It is a worthy program. It has I appreciate the chairman’s support Mr. Chairman, I wish I could say that developed over those years since 1962 of this amendment. since the passage of employment anti- an awful lot of memorable artworks. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- discrimination laws that discrimina- There is no reason to believe that this ance of my time. tion has been eliminated in the work- initiative, which is so modest in na- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on place, but the truth is discrimination ture, would do anything but further en- the amendment offered by the gen- still exists. Job applicants are all too hance the arts program at NASA. tleman from Indiana (Mr. CHOCOLA). frequently judged on the basis of their Again, it is so small that it is just min- The amendment was agreed to. skin color. Women are still subjected uscule. I am afraid the amendment AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. JONES OF OHIO to sexual harassment. Persons with really represents more art bashing Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I disabilities are passed over for employ- than it does good fiscal policy. offer an amendment. ment even when they have the nec- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- essary skills. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? ignate the amendment. I hope my colleagues will join me in Mr. MOLLOHAN. I yield to the gen- The text of the amendment is as fol- voting in favor of the Jones-Capps tlewoman from Texas. lows: amendment so that we can ensure that Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. As a Amendment offered by Mrs. JONES of Ohio: our constituents will continue to find a member of the Committee on Science, Page 108, after line 7, insert the following resource available to them which will might I just say to the gentleman, he title: protect them from discrimination in could not be more correct as relates to TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL the workplace. a tool of inspiration. Let me also em- PROVISIONS Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield phasize that the Committee on Science SEC. 801. None of the funds made available myself such time as I may consume. works in a bipartisan way on edu- in this Act may be used to close or consoli- I can assure the gentlewoman that cation, helping to educate young peo- date any office of the Equal Employment Op- the committee has been closely fol- ple or encourage young people to par- portunity Commission or to make any reduc- lowing EEOC’s plan to reorganize over ticipate or to be interested in math and tions in the number of full-time officers or the last 3 years. The committee has employees in any such office, or to reduce science. the number of full-time officers or employees even asked the Government Account- One of the key issues happens to be serving as supervisors, management offi- ability Office to evaluate EEOC’s pro- girls in math and science and for them cials, mediators, examiners, investigators, or posals to reposition the agency with a to be unafraid of those disciplines. This attorneys in such office, as part of any work- particular focus on the National Con- kind of inspirational film that was first force repositioning, restructuring, or reorga- tact Center pilot project. I just asked shown internationally and then shown nizing of the Commission that is authorized the staff. GAO has not come back yet, nationally is the kind of very small in- under law. and they are not late. We just asked vestment that seeks to inspire simi- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the them to do this last year. larly as young people were inspired in order of the House of June 14, the gen- Also we have language in the bill on the 1960s, led by President John F. Ken- tlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. JONES) and page 78 that says, ‘‘Provided further, nedy and Camelot, speaking about our the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. That the Commission may take no ac- ability to travel into space. WOLF) each will control 5 minutes. tion to implement any workforce repo- I am disappointed that we would The Chair recognizes the gentle- sitioning, restructuring, or reorganiza- focus $20,000 on this very positive ef- woman from Ohio (Mrs. JONES). tion until such time as the Committees fort. I would hope that we would think Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I on Appropriations have been notified of of this in a different manner. I would yield myself such time as I may con- such proposals in accordance with the hope that boys and girls and young sume. reprogramming provisions of section people across America who are decid- First of all, I want to thank the gen- 605 of this act.’’ ing to go into the sciences and get tlewoman from California (Mrs. CAPPS) The gentleman from West Virginia graduate degrees and Ph.D.s and for cosponsoring this amendment. Our and myself would look at that before might, I say particularly those in the amendment deals with the issue of the they could go ahead. It really does, Hispanic and African American com- Equal Employment Opportunity Com- though, unnecessarily restrict the munity, which we work on in a bipar- mission. I am a former trial lawyer for agency’s ability to restructure. We will tisan way on the Science Committee, the EEOC and also want to add the be glad to work with the gentlewoman Historically Black Colleges, Hispanic- name of the gentlewoman from the Dis- and listen to her, but I think just to ac- serving institutions, I would hope that trict of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) as a cept this amendment now would really they would still have an opportunity to supporter of this amendment. She be wrong, particularly with the lan- see an inspiring film such as this one, would be here, but she had another guage that we currently have in this and that NASA would not be limited piece of legislation to work on. bill that provides that the Committee from investing in educational projects Mr. Chairman, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to on Appropriations can stop any reorga- that will generate millions of dollars in the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. nization, or they have to come up to research and opportunity for our CAPPS). the committee before they move ahead. youth. Mrs. CAPPS. I thank my good col- I oppose the amendment. Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield league from Ohio for yielding me this Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance myself such time as I may consume. time. of my time. Mr. Chairman, this is not an art- Mr. Chairman, for 40 years the Equal Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I bashing amendment. Nothing could be Employment Opportunity Commission thank the gentleman from Virginia so further from the truth. It is simply a has been charged with ensuring that all much for the support he has given me fiscal responsibility amendment. We citizens get a fair shot in the work- with regard to repositioning of the must make decisions on how to place, but now the Chair of the Com- EEOC, but the issue is so important to prioritize spending. NASA will con- mission is pushing a reorganization the people that I represent that I must tinue to have an art program. They plan which may seriously compromise continue to argue my amendment. have an art curator. They have an edu- the agency’s ability to protect employ- Mr. Chairman, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to cation program with a chief education ees from discrimination. This plan has the gentleman from North Carolina officer. The ability to communicate had neither hearing nor review by this (Mr. WATT), the chair of the Congres- the mission of NASA and the benefits body. Nevertheless, the administration sional Black Caucus. of space exploration are still intact proposal is that many offices will be Mr. WATT. Mr. Chairman, I thank fully. But we have to make hard deci- downgraded while others will experi- the gentlewoman for yielding me this sions. Having an artist-in-residence ence an increase in jurisdiction and time. that produces a play that has minimal, workload without a comparable in- In the Congressional Black Caucus’ if any, relationship to NASA and the crease in staff. This is in addition to an agenda that we rolled out on January

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.126 H15JNPT1 H4532 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 27 of this year, one of the things that The CHAIRMAN. The time of the District of Indiana ruled that the pres- we said was we cannot take a step back gentlewoman has expired. ence of a monument depicting the Ten in the employment area, and that one Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield Commandments in Gibson County of the important things that we have myself such time as I may consume. amounts to a government establish- to have is aggressive enforcement of I rise in opposition to the amendment of religion because, as he stated, the employment discrimination laws of ment. I understand what the gentle- the display ‘‘is in violation of the Es- the Nation. woman is trying to do. I again want to tablishment Clause of the first amend- It was shocking to us when on May 13 remind Members, though, that the lan- ment to the United States Constitu- of this year, we received notice that on guage in the bill prohibits them from tion.’’ May 16, the EEOC was planning to vote moving ahead until they come to the This decision is inconsistent with on a restructuring proposal. We imme- Committee on Appropriations. So I op- both the clear intent of the framers diately sent out a letter to the EEOC pose the language because the language and the Christian heritage of the saying, please do not reduce the num- unnecessarily restricts the agency’s United States, which was recounted by ber of district offices from 23 to 15 or ability to restructure itself to meet the the Supreme Court in 1892. While it is downgrade the field offices and reduce ever-changing needs of its constitu- true this opinion is consistent with the number of attorneys’ positions, be- ency. We will listen to the gentle- more recent Supreme Court decisions, cause that could have a substantial woman, but an outright ban on closing it is time that Congress exercise its au- negative effect on the enforcement of or consolidating offices does not seem thority to end the practical effect of our employment discrimination laws. responsible in this tight budgetary re- this judicial misunderstanding. My The last thing we need is to take a step quirement. We know that the EEOC is amendment would prevent any funds back from enforcement. We need to be currently managing in a tight budget, from being used to enforce this uncon- taking more aggressive steps to pro- and I think tying their hands could ac- stitutional and unlawful judgment. vide more employment opportunities, tually make the matters worse. The local Fraternal Order of Eagles not taking steps backwards. I am sure the gentlewoman is going placed the monument on the Gibson We think this amendment is abso- to move ahead with her amendment. I County courthouse lawn in 1956. Clear- lutely critical. On behalf of the 42 think that is fine. We will work with ly, this generous gift to the community House Members of the Congressional her if she wins. God bless her. If she is not the equivalent of Congress pass- Black Caucus, I urge my colleagues to loses, the gentleman from West Vir- ing a law to establish a national reli- support this amendment and abso- ginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN) and I will work gion. lutely guarantee that no action can be to make sure that before we approve Mr. Chairman, here are the facts: taken on this restructuring proposal. any reprogramming, we talk to her and Federal statute says, ‘‘Except as other- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I also let her see what the GAO says wise provided by law or Rule of Proce- yield myself the balance of my time. dure, the United States Marshals Serv- As I said, I served as a trial lawyer when they come up with their report. ice shall execute all lawful writs, proc- for the Equal Employment Opportunity Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ess, and orders issued under the author- Commission in the Cleveland district ance of my time. ity of the United States . . . ’’ office. As a part of that responsibility, The CHAIRMAN. The question is on Since this ruling by the Southern we were required to oversee parts of the amendment offered by the gentle- District Court in Indiana is not a law- Kentucky, parts of Cincinnati, and sev- woman from Ohio (Mrs. JONES). ful decision consistent with the Con- eral other areas. It is very, very impor- The question was taken; and the stitution, I will utilize Congress’s arti- tant that a sufficient number of work- Chairman announced that the noes ap- cle I, section 8 power of the purse to ers are available to handle EEOC cases. peared to have it. The other thing that is so very im- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I prevent any funding from being used by portant is the fact that training in the demand a recorded vote. the U.S. Marshals Service to remove laws of EEOC are very important. It is The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause the Ten Commandments monument. my understanding that there is a pro- 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on Mr. Chairman, the Founders of this posal to put in place in area offices the amendment offered by the gentle- great Nation foresaw the problem of temporary workers to answer the woman from Ohio (Mrs. JONES) will be courts imposing their own political phone who have no experience in EEOC postponed. views through their judgments and laws or litigating or being able to ad- AMENDMENT NO. 21 OFFERED BY MR. wrote about it. vise persons calling in. That is the rea- HOSTETTLER In promoting the adoption of the U.S. son that I would offer the amendment Mr. HOSTETTLER. Mr. Chairman, I Constitution, Alexander Hamilton that says that none of the funds made offer an amendment. wrote in Federalist No. 78: ‘‘Whoever available in this act may be used to The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- attentively considers the different de- close or consolidate any office of the ignate the amendment. partments of power must perceive that Equal Employment Opportunity Com- The text of the amendment is as fol- in a government in which they are sep- mission, or to make any reductions to lows: arated from each other, the judiciary the number of full-time officers or em- Amendment No. 21 offered by Mr. . . . is beyond comparison the weakest ployees in any such office, or to reduce HOSTETTLER: of the three departments of power; ‘‘The judiciary . . . has no influence the number of full-time officers or em- Page 108, after line 7, insert the following: over either the sword or the purse, no ployees serving as supervisors. TITLE VIII—MISCELLANEOUS Currently the caseload of the EEOC SEC. 801. None of the funds appropriated in direction either of the strength or of continues to rise at the same time we this Act may be used to enforce the judg- the wealth of the society, and can take are reducing the number of workers ment of the United States District Court for no active resolution whatever. It may available to try, litigate or even con- the Southern District of Indiana in the case truly be said to have neither force nor of Russelburg v. Gibson County, decided Jan- solidate or settle some of these cases. will but merely judgment . . . ’’ uary 31, 2005. Mr. Chairman, given the fact that b 1515 The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the the judiciary has neither force nor will, I thank the gentleman from Virginia order of the House of June 14, the gen- it is left to the executive and the legis- (Mr. WOLF), chairman, and other mem- tleman from Indiana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) lative branches to exert that force and bers of the committee for the support and a Member opposed each will con- will. they have given me with regard to the trol 5 minutes. Time and again I am sure that my EEOC, but I would continue to say this The Chair recognizes the gentleman fellow Members of Congress are asked area is so very important, we cannot from Indiana (Mr. HOSTETTLER). about unconstitutional decisions made afford to sit down on the issue. Mr. HOSTETTLER. Mr. Chairman, I by the Federal courts, and many of us Mr. Chairman, just for the record, I yield myself such time as I may con- say there is nothing we can do. That would like to thank my staffer Terence sume. answer is inconsistent with our Con- Houston for all the work he has done In Russelburg v. Gibson County, a stitution and the vision of our Found- on this issue. Federal district judge in the Southern ers. We can do something.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.131 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4533 And, Mr. Chairman, that is not only Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise to gress, as interpreted by the courts, my opinion and the opinion of the claim the time in opposition to the must be enforced. framers of the Constitution and the au- amendment. If that is not the case, if the court’s thors of the Federalist Papers. It is The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman determination of what the law is is not also the opinion of a rather noted ju- from New York (Mr. NADLER) is recog- the final arbiter, which we had that rist by the name of John Marshall. nized for 5 minutes. once in our history, then the final arbi- Many in this body may recall that Mr. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield ter becomes the cannons and the guns. Marshall was actually Chief Justice of myself such time as I may consume. The rule of law must be supreme in the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Chairman, the issue in this this country. While he served as Chief Justice of the amendment has nothing to do with the During the Clinton impeachment, we Supreme Court, he had an occasion to Ten Commandments. It has nothing to heard from the other side of the aisle correspond with an Associate Justice, do with whether the Ten Command- about the rule of law. We disagreed Samuel Chase. ments, or a sculpture of them, I as- with the rule of law dictated, but here It seems that Justice Chase was the sume, should be removed from wher- there can be no question. The court or- object of impeachment proceedings in ever it is in Indiana. The issue in this ders must be enforced, and anyone who the House of Representatives for, amendment is should Congress prohibit says that we shall not spend money to among other things, suggesting that the enforcement of a decree of a Fed- enforce a court order because I do not Federal judiciary could disregard the eral court. There is nothing more fun- like that particular court order or we clear intent of the legislature when damental to the rule of law in this do not agree with that particular court considering cases before his court. country that once a Federal court order is subversive of liberty, subver- Chief Justice Marshall asserted to issues a decision, sometimes it may be sive of the Constitution, subversive of Justice Chase that there was a superior appealable, but once there is a final every human right, and subversive of mechanism for the legislature to con- court order, that is the law. the very notion of American liberty sider over that of impeachment when Chief Justice Marshall said in and democracy. the Congress disapproved of the opin- Marbury v. Madison 200 years ago, and This amendment should not be ion of the Federal judiciary. Marshal I know that the gentleman from Indi- agreed to. stated: ‘‘I think the modern doctrine of ana stated he thinks that case was Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance impeachment should yield to an appel- wrongly decided, and he is entitled to of my time. late jurisdiction in the legislature. A his opinion, but it is the foundation of The CHAIRMAN. The Chair would re- reversal of those legal opinions deemed law in this country that it is emphati- mind Members that the gentleman unsound by the legislature would cer- cally the duty of the judiciary to say from New York (Mr. NADLER) has 1 tainly better comport with the mild- what the law is. minute remaining, and the gentleman If Congress wants to change the law, ness of our character than would a re- from Indiana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) has 30 that is our prerogative. If we want to moval of the judge who has rendered seconds remaining and he has the right begin the process of amending the Con- them unknowing of his fault.’’ to close. stitution, that is our prerogative. But Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield Marshall’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bi- in terms of interpreting what the law ographer, Albert Beveridge, observes of back the balance of my time. is, what the Constitution commands, Mr. HOSTETTLER. Mr. Chairman, I this assertion made by Marshall 11 what the law passed pursuant to the yield myself such time as I may con- months after Marbury v. Madison: Constitution says, that is the job of the sume. ‘‘Marshall thus suggested the most rad- courts. To fail to enforce court orders, There have been the terms ‘‘subver- ical method for correcting judicial de- to arrogate to this body the right to sive’’ and ‘‘subversion’’ used a lot in cisions ever advanced, before or since, say that we do not like a particular de- the gentleman’s remarks. I would sim- by any man of the first class. Appeals cision, we do not agree with the court’s ply like to point the gentleman to the from the Supreme Court to Congress. interpretation of the Constitution, we very words of the individual he be- Senators and Representatives to be the do not agree with the court’s interpre- lieved he was quoting from earlier in final judges of any judicial decision tation of a law that we passed, there- that the final word by Chief Justice with which a majority of the House fore they may not enforce the law, is to Marshall, while he was Chief Justice of was dissatisfied.’’ say that we are no longer a Nation of the United States Supreme Court, is Mr. Chairman, today is a great op- laws. It is to say that we are no longer very clear. It may be considered by the portunity for us to exercise that very a Nation governed by a Constitution. gentleman from New York to be sub- authority ‘‘advanced’’ by Chief Justice This amendment is subversive in the versive, but it is quite clear. John Mar- Marshall concerning the legislature extreme. If we can adopt this amend- shall said: ‘‘I think the modern doc- vis-a-vis the judiciary. ment saying that we shall not enforce trine of impeachment should yield to After this vote, Mr. Chairman, our the decision ‘‘no funds herein appro- an appellate jurisdiction in the legisla- constituents will ask us, Congressman, priated may be used to enforce the de- ture. A reversal of those legal opinions do we have a voice in these most funda- cision of the court,’’ in this particular deemed unsound by the legislature mental decisions, or are we condemned instance in the Southern District of In- would certainly better comport with to wait on a new Supreme Court Jus- diana, then we can pass a bill that says the mildness of our character than tice who may or may not inject com- we shall not enforce a decision of the would a removal of the judge who has mon sense into the judiciary’s opin- court that says so and so may not go to rendered them unknowing of his fault.’’ ions? jail or so and so must go to jail or any- Let us today preserve the subversion And we will be able to tell them, Yes, thing else. of Chief Justice John Marshall and you do have a say. The Constitution No Member of this House who be- allow this amendment. explicitly provides it. And venerated lieves in the rule of law should vote for The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman’s jurists such as John Marshall have this amendment. The subject matter time has expired. ‘‘advanced’’ it. on which it is specifically aimed, the The question is on the amendment This legislation is where we fund any particular decision of the court, is not offered by the gentleman from Indiana executive agency that would enforce relevant. When President Eisenhower (Mr. HOSTETTLER). the Southern District Court of Indi- was faced in Little Rock, Arkansas, in The question was taken; and the ana’s judgment in this case. My amend- 1957 with a question of sending in U.S. Chairman announced that the noes ap- ment would prevent any funds within marshals to enforce the decree of the peared to have it. that act from being used to enforce the court in desegregating Little Rock Mr. HOSTETTLER. Mr. Chairman, I erroneous decision in Russelburg v. High School, he did not approve of that demand a recorded vote, and pending Gibson County, and I ask my col- decision. His biographers tell us he was that, I make the point of order that a leagues to support the amendment. not happy with it. But he sent in the quorum is not present. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance U.S. marshals because the law, as de- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause of my time. creed by the courts, as passed by Con- 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.135 H15JNPT1 H4534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 the amendment offered by the gen- This would protect the due process Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Yes. tleman from Indiana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) rights of the petitioner. The proportion Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I thank will be postponed. of affirmances without opinion decided her for bringing this to our attention. The point of no quorum is considered by a single board member has increased Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. withdrawn. from 10 percent to over 50 percent of all Chairman, I would like to yield to the AMENDMENT NO. 23 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON- board decisions beginning immediately chairman. This is a colloquy that is be- LEE OF TEXAS after the new rules were proposed. fore him. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Part, of course, of the reason is because Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, if the gen- Chairman, I offer an amendment. of the overwhelming number of cases. tlewoman will yield further, I do not The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- At the same time, the proportion of have a colloquy before me. We are ignate the amendment. cases that are favorable to the alien de- aware of the amendment. The gentle- The text of the amendment is as fol- creased. Prior to proposing the proce- woman makes some valid points. What lows: dure reforms, one in four cases were de- I told the staff to say is we would work Amendment No. 23 offered by Ms. JACKSON- cided in favor of the opinion. Since to see what could be done with regard LEE of Texas: then, only 1 in 10 is decided in favor of to the filing. But I understand the gen- At the end of the bill (preceding the short the alien, and there is no opinion, just tlewoman is withdrawing the amend- title), insert the following: an affirmation. ment. TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL It is important to note that a wide Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. PROVISIONS number of organizations and academics Chairman, reclaiming my time, I am SEC. 8ll. None of the funds made avail- in immigration law believe that these withdrawing it with the idea that it is able in this Act may be used to facilitate the affirmances without opinion by single- an important issue, and I hope that the issuance of affirmances by single members of member review has created bad legal committee can work together with me the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and administrative precedent and an on this issue, because, as I indicated in without an accompanying opinion. incentive to rubber-stamp immigration my earlier remarks, the importance of The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the judges’ decisions. Affirmance without fighting for a system of legal immigra- order of the House of June 14, the gen- opinion is much faster and easier than tion that shows due diligence is as im- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON- writing a decision and creates an in- portant as it is for fighting against il- LEE) and a Member opposed each will centive, whether conscious or uncon- legal immigration. control 5 minutes. scious, for board members to meet case Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to The Chair recognizes the gentle- processing guidelines by affirming re- strike the last word. woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). moval orders, notwithstanding the Mr. Chairman, we will work with the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. merits of the appeal. The rights of the gentlewoman. As we understand more Chairman, I yield myself such time as petitioner and due process requires a and learn about it, we will keep good I may consume. thorough review. That is what the ap- faith and work with the gentlewoman, I look forward to working with the peals process is all about. and also the gentleman from West Vir- ranking member and the chairman of Moreover, intellectual rigor in deci- ginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN). the subcommittee, and I want to thank sionmaking may be diminished because Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. them again for their courtesies as well board members no longer need to ar- Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to as their staffs’ courtesies in working ticulate the basis for their decisions. withdraw my amendment. through some of the issues that we find They need only to decide whether they The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection very troubling and important to ad- agree with the result ultimately to the request of the gentlewoman dress in this appropriation. reached by the immigration judge. A from Texas? My amendment at the desk is one panel of three board members is far There was no objection. that I offer dealing with the Board of more likely to catch an error below AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MR. SANDERS Immigration Appeals affirmances, than a single board member. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I offer which I intend to subsequently with- In the immigration context, there is an amendment. draw, and I would like to enter into a only one administrative hearing before The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- colloquy with the chairman as well as the case reaches the board. Other ad- ignate the amendment. the ranking member of the sub- ministrative agencies that employ sin- The text of the amendment is as fol- committee on this important issue. gle-member review have several layers lows: It relates to the administrative re- of administrative process. That is why Amendment No. 15 offered by Mr. SANDERS: view and appeals and immigration-reit is important to change or to look At the end of the bill (before the short lated activities referenced in title I of into this procedure at the Bureau of title), insert the following new title: this act. This matter is near and dear Immigration Appeals. TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL to many who understand the impor- Single-member review makes it dif- PROVISIONS ficult for the board itself to determine tance of the Board of Immigration Ap- SEC. 801. None of the funds made available peals. whether its members are making er- in this Act may be used to make an applica- I believe that we should withhold rors. The courts of appeal, when such tion under section 501 of the Foreign Intel- funds in the act for programs that review is available, similarly lack ligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. would facilitate the issuance of guidance when reviewing the decisions 1861) for an order requiring the production of affirmances by single members of the of the immigration judges and the library circulation records, library patron Board of Immigration Appeals, the board. lists, book sales records, or book customer BIA, without an opinion. This would Now I would like to reaffirm my posi- lists. protect the petitioner for immigration tion, which is to suggest that the idea The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the review by ensuring that their $110 fil- of a de novo hearing in the Federal Dis- order of the House of June 14, 2005, the ing fee does not leave them with a sim- trict Court and the Court of Appeals is gentleman from Vermont (Mr. SAND- ple ‘‘affirmed’’ with no basis for a deci- an option that should be considered im- ERS) and a Member opposed each will sion. portant by giving the Bureau, if you control 20 minutes. will, more substance in its determina- The Chair recognizes the gentleman 1530 b tion. from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS). That means they have nothing to Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, will the Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield rely upon at a subsequent time. This gentlewoman yield? myself 3 minutes and 40 seconds. really goes to the question of legal im- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I yield Mr. Speaker, along with the gen- migration, and it goes to the question to the gentleman from Virginia. tleman from Idaho (Mr. OTTER), the of ensuring that we are vigorous in pro- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, it is my gentleman from Michigan (Mr. CON- tecting and fighting for legal immigra- understanding that the gentlewoman is YERS), the gentleman from Texas (Mr. tion as we are for fighting against ille- withdrawing the amendment; is that PAUL), the gentleman from New York gal immigration. accurate? (Mr. NADLER) and the gentleman from

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.137 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4535 New Mexico (Mr. UDALL), I am again the person whose records it seeks is en- the recent case of Olympic Park bomb- offering the freedom to read amend- gaged in criminal activities. The sim- er Eric Rudolph, a grand jury served a ment. This tripartisan amendment, ple truth is that the FBI could spy on subpoena on a bookseller to obtain which has the support of progressives, a person because they do not like the records showing that Rudolph had pur- conservatives and people of all polit- books she reads or because she wrote a chased a book giving instructions on ical stripes, would prevent the Justice letter to the editor critical of govern- how to build a particularly unusual Department and the FBI from using ment policy. detonator that had been used in several section 215 of the PATRIOT Act to ac- Further, those served with section bombings. This was important evidence cess library circulation records, library 215 orders are prohibited from dis- identifying Rudolph as the bomber. patron lists, book sale records or book closing the fact to anyone else. Those ‘‘In the 1997 Gianni Versace murder customer lists. who are the subjects of the surveillance case, a Florida grand jury subpoenaed This amendment is being supported are never notified that their privacy records from the public libraries in throughout our country by librarians, has been compromised. Miami Beach. Similar in the 1990 Zo- book sellers and all Americans who Mr. Speaker, that is not supposed to diac gunman investigation, a grand want Congress to be vigorous in probe what America is about and not what jury in New York subpoenaed library tecting the American people from ter- a free society is about. If the govern- records after investigators came to be- rorism, but want to make sure that we ment can make the case that getting lieve that the gunman was inspired by do that without undermining the basic records from a library or bookstore can a Scottish occult poet and wanted to constitutional rights which have made help us fight terrorism, I want them to learn who had checked out that poet’s us the free country that we are. get those records. In fact, they have al- book. Mr. Speaker, this amendment is ways had the ability to get those ‘‘Finally, bookstores and libraries similar to the amendment I offered last records and will be able to get those should not be carved out as safe havens year, which lost by a 210–210 vote after records in the future through normal for terrorists and spies, who have, in fact, used public libraries to do re- the voting rolls had been kept open for law enforcement processes. an extra 20 minutes. But whether it is through the grand search and communicate with their co- There is one difference in this jury subpoena process or the process of conspirators. For example, in March amendment compared to last year’s getting a search warrant, there are and April of 2004, Federal investigators in New York conducted surveillance on that I do want to emphasize: I have well-established judicial safeguards to an individual who was associated with heard from some Members who have protect Americans’ basic civil liberties al Qaeda. In the course of tracking the expressed concerns about the possible from government overreaching. Under individual, investigators noted that, al- need for the FBI to access library those long-established judicial safe- though he had a computer at his home, Internet records. Some Members be- guards, the FBI must demonstrate that he repeatedly visited the library to use lieve that by exempting library Inter- its need for information is legitimate. the computer. Investigators discovered net records from section 215, we could They cannot get it just because they that the individual was using the libe creating an opportunity for terror- want it, and that is what this amend- brary computer to e-mail other ter- ists. ment is all about. The amendment today addresses that rorist associates around the world.’’ Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in Lastly, it goes on to say, ‘‘We know concern and does not apply to library opposition to the amendment. that Brian Regan, a former TRW em- Internet records. Under this amend- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman ployee at the National Reconnaissance ment, the FBI could still use a section from Virginia claims the time in oppo- Office, who recently was convicted of 215 order to obtain these records. This sition and is recognized for 20 minutes. espionage, extensively used computers amendment only applies to the records Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield at five public libraries in northern Vir- that contain information on which myself such time as I may consume. ginia and Maryland to access addresses Mr. Chairman, the Committee on the books people are checking out of the li- for the embassies of certain foreign brary or buying from a bookstore. Judiciary has held over 10 hearings on governments. This evidence, which also Mr. Speaker, setting aside all of the the PATRIOT Act, including a hearing showed that Regan consulted a book legalese, let me tell you what this devoted just to this issue. The Com- present at the library, ‘How to Be In- amendment does. Let me also tell you mittee on the Judiciary is planning on visible,’ to further his scheme, was why the American Library Association, marking up the PATRIOT Act reau- critical during his trial.’’ the American Booksellers Association thorization bill in the near future, and Mr. Chairman, I include the entire and many other organizations are sup- the authorizers will certainly give this letter for the RECORD. porting it. Let me also at this time re- very close attention. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, mind Members that seven States, The authority of the Justice Depart- OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, Vermont, Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, ment to obtain a library or bookstore Washington, DC, June 14, 2005. Idaho, Maine and Montana, as well as record is not without appropriate Hon. FRANK WOLF, 379 municipalities across the country, checks and balances. A Federal judge Chairman, Subcommittee on Science, State, Jus- have gone on record by passing resolu- must approve the use of this authority tice, and Commerce, Committee on Appro- tions expressing their concerns about before the Department of Justice can priations, House of Representatives, Wash- the PATRIOT Act. obtain business records, including book ington, DC. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Department of Mr. Speaker, the American people records. This authority can only be Justice is pleased to provide information want to know that when they borrow a used to obtain foreign intelligence in- about section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act book from a library or buy a book from formation, not concerning a U.S. per- (‘‘PATRIOT Act’’), an invaluable authority the bookstore that the government will son, or ‘‘to protect against inter- afforded to national security investigators not have access to the titles of the national terrorism or clandestine intel- when Congress overwhelmingly passed the books they are reading. They want to ligence activities.’’ It cannot be used to Act more than three years ago. It is critical read what they want to read without review the reading habits of the gen- that Congress’ decision whether to continue government looking over their shoul- this vital tool in the war on terror be in- eral public. formed by reason, rather than rhetoric. We der and without Uncle Sam becoming Mr. Chairman, I will include for the would oppose any amendment that would un- Big Brother and spying on them. record a letter from the Justice De- duly restrict our ability to compel the pro- Under section 215 as currently writ- partment dated June 14. It says the fol- duction of records relevant to sensitive ter- ten, the FBI can walk into a secret lowing: rorism and espionage investigations. As stat- FISA court, tell a judge that he is ‘‘Further, libraries and bookstores ed in the statement of Administration policy doing an investigation on terrorism, have never been exempt from similar released today on H.R. 2862—Science, State, and that judge has to grant the FBI the investigative authorities. Prosecutors Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006—if any amendment right to go to a library or a bookstore have always been able to obtain that would weaken the PATRIOT Act were and obtain their reading records. The records for criminal investigations adopted and presented to the President for FBI need not show probable cause nor from bookstores and libraries through his signature, the President’s senior advisors even reasonable grounds to believe that grand jury subpoenas. For instance, in would recommend a veto.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.143 H15JNPT1 H4536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act provides a ics suggesting that libraries should be excess the internet. After about an hour, a useful tool for catching terrorists and spies empted from it or that the provision should third man, Marwan Al Shehhi, joined them. by specifically authorizing the Foreign Intel- be repealed altogether. These critics ignore Waleed and Wail Al Shehri were hijackers ligence Surveillance Court (‘‘FISA Court’’) statutory context, well-established grand aboard American Airlines Flight 11, while Al to require a person or organization to jury practice, and the reality of the terrorist Shehhi was the pilot who took control of produce ‘‘tangible things’’ that are relevant threat. First, although a section 215 order United Airlines Flight 175. Both of those to international terrorism and espionage in- could be issued to a bookstore or library if it flights crashed into the World Trade Center. vestigations. These are the same types of possessed records relevant to an espionage or A witness who recognized photos of the three materials that prosecutors have long been international terrorism investigation, the individuals that ran in newspaper articles able to obtain with grand jury subpoenas in provision does not single them out or even after the September 11 attacks, provided the criminal investigations. Moreover, section mention them. Indeed, as noted above, the information about the Delray Beach library 215 and grand jury subpoenas are both gov- provision, as of March 30, 2005, had never visit. While no records exist to confirm the erned by a similar relevance standard; with been used to request library records. And, in hijackers’ visit to the Delray Beach library, respect to section 215, the requested records any event, such a request would have to be the timing, location and behavior described must be relevant to a national security in- approved by a court, ensuring an inde- are consistent with other information gath- vestigation while with respect to grand jury pendent check on the Department’s inves- ered in the course of the investigation. subpoenas, the requested records must be tigators. We also know that Brian Regan, a former relevant to a criminal investigation. As a re- Further, libraries and bookstores have TRW employee at the National Reconnais- sult, section 215 applies in a much narrower never been exempt from similar investiga- sance Office, who recently was convicted of set of circumstances than do grand jury sub- tive authorities. Prosecutors have always espionage, extensively used computers at poenas. While grand jury subpoenas can be been able to obtain records for criminal in- five public libraries in Northern Virginia and used to investigate all types of criminal con- vestigations from bookstores and libraries Maryland to access addresses for the embas- duct, section 215 can only be used ‘‘to obtain through grand jury subpoenas. For instance, sies of certain foreign governments. This evi- foreign intelligence information not con- in the recent case of Olympic Park bomber dence—which also showed that Regan concerning a United States person or to protect Eric Rudolph, a grand jury served a subpoena sulted a book present at the library, How to against international terrorism or clandes- on a bookseller to obtain records showing be Invisible, to further his scheme—was crit- tine intelligence activities, provided that that Rudolph had purchased a book giving ical during his trial. such investigation of a United States person instructions on how to build a particularly Simply put, section 215 of the PATRIOT is not conducted solely upon the basis of ac- unusual detonator that had been used in sev- Act provides national security investigators tivities protected by the first amendment to eral bombings. This was important evidence with an important tool for investigating and the Constitution.’’ 50 U.S.C. § 1861(a)(1). identifying Rudolph as the bomber. In the intercepting terrorism, and at the same time Further, contrary to misleading rhetoric 1997 Gianni Versace murder case, a Florida establishes robust safeguards to protect law- about section 215, it does not empower FBI grand jury subpoenaed records from public abiding Americans. We hope that this infor- agents to obtain records without a court libraries in Miami Beach. Similarly, in the mation assists you. order. Rather, section 215 can be used to ob- 1990 Zodiac gunman investigation, a grand Thank you for the opportunity to present tain documents only with an order from the jury in New York subpoenaed library records our views. Please do not hesitate to call FISA Court. Thus the Department’s use of after investigators came to believe that the upon us if we may be of additional assist- section 215 requires more scrutiny than do gunman was inspired by a Scottish occult ance. The Office of Management and Budget grand jury subpoenas, which are generally poet and wanted to learn who had checked has advised us that from the perspective of issued without prior judicial approval. More- out that poet’s books. the Administration’s program, there is no over, we have taken the position in litiga- Finally, bookstores and libraries should objection to submission of this letter. tion that: 1) recipients of a section 215 order not be carved out as safe havens for terror- Sincerely, may disclose receipt of an order to an attor- ists and spies, who have, in fact, used public WILLIAM E. MOSCHELLA, ney and; 2) recipients may challenge a sec- libraries to do research and communicate Assistant Attorney General. tion 215 order in FISA court. In addition, the with their co-conspirators. For example, in Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I see the Attorney General has testified that the De- March and April of 2004, Federal investiga- gentlewoman from California (Ms. partment of Justice supports amending sectors in New York conducted surveillance on HARMAN) down there. I listened to her tion 215 to clarify any ambiguity related to an individual who was associated with al these points. Qaeda. In the course of tracking the indi- the other day on NPR. I was the author In addition to the requirement of court ap- vidual, investigators noted that, although he of the National Commission on Ter- proval, this provision establishes other im- had a computer at his home, he repeatedly rorism. They all laughed on it, frankly, portant safeguards. For instance, section 215 visited a library to use the computer. Inves- and had I not been on the Committee provides for thorough congressional over- tigators discovered that the individual was on Appropriations, we could not have sight. On a semi-annual basis, the Attorney using the library computer to e-mail other gotten it passed. The gentlewoman was General is required to ‘‘fully inform’’ Con- terrorist associates around the world. The lion, and I remember the gentlewoman’s gress on the Department’s use of section 215. brary’s hard drives were scrubbed after each In addition, the Attorney General must re- user finished, and he used the computer at statement the other day where she said port to Congress the number of times agents the library because he believed that the li- had they listened to the recommenda- have sought a court order under section 215, brary permitted him to communicate free of tions, which this Congress and almost as well as the number of times such requests any monitoring. This individual is now in nobody did, of the Commission, maybe, were granted, modified, or denied during the Federal custody. maybe, 9/11 may not have taken place. preceding six month period. See 50 U.S.C. In addition, investigators tracing the ac- I do not know if the gentleman’s § 1862. tivities of the 9–11 hijackers determined amendment is the right amendment or The Attorney General recently declassified that, on four occasions in August of 2001, in- not. I do know that 30 people from my the fact that as of March 30, 2005 section 215 dividuals using internet accounts registered of the PATRIOT Act had been used 35 times, to Nawaf Al Hazmi and Khalid Al Mihdar congressional district died in the at- and had never been used to obtain bookstore used public access computers in the library tack on the Pentagon on 9/11. I also or library records, medical records, or gun of a State college in New Jersey. The com- know that the first CIA agent, from my sale records. Rather, section 215 orders had puters in the library were used to shop for congressional district, from Manassas only been used to obtain driver’s license and review airline tickets on an internet Park, was the first one to die in the at- records, public accommodations records, travel reservations site. Al Hazmi and Al tack when we went into Afghanistan apartment leasing records, credit card Mihdar were hijackers aboard American Air- with regard to the Taliban. records, and subscriber information, such as lines Flight 77, which took off from Dulles Now, is the gentleman from Vermont names and addresses, for telephone numbers Airport and crashed into the Pentagon. The (Mr. SANDERS) right? Maybe. But is the captured through court-authorized pen reg- last documented visit to the library occurred ister devices. These figures demonstrate that on August 30, 2001. On that occasion, records gentleman from Vermont (Mr. SAND- investigators have used this tool judiciously indicate that a person using Al Hazmi’s ac- ERS) wrong? Maybe. and responsibly. The provision, moreover, count used the library’s computer to review So I say in the interest of what took has assisted the Department’s national secu- September 11 reservations that had been pre- place in this country, and because of rity investigations as there can be a number viously booked. the fact that nobody listened to the of situations in which the ability to access Similarly, investigators have received in- gentlewoman from California (Ms. documents pursuant to a section 215 order is formation that individuals believed to be HARMAN) and also the Bremer Commis- critical to an international terrorism or es- Wail Al Shehri, Waleed Al Shehri, and sion, and the fact is we were ridiculed Marwan Al Shehhi visited the Delray Beach pionage investigation, particularly in the by it when it came out, and the CIA early stages of an investigation when officers Public Library, in Delray Beach, Florida. are trying to develop leads. Wail Al Shehri and Waleed Al Shehri entered even opposed it and ridiculed it, and Section 215 has been attacked for its poten- the library one afternoon in July of 2001 and the gentlewoman is right, had it been tial application to libraries, with some crit- asked to use the library’s computers to ac- listened to, and I say listened to the

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This is a sweep- In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, I want This is not the place, and I do not ing power which even the Justice De- to go on record: some of my best want to make a mistake that may very partment agrees can be cut back. friends are librarians, so I am in no well lead to something else happening, I believe Congress should modify sec- way advocating turning the dogs loose because, God forbid, if something else tion 215 to require that the government on libraries. That is not the intent at happened in this country, and the FBI show that the items sought belong to all. I think section 215 has served us comes under our jurisdiction, and the or would lead the government to an well. I do not think it has been abused. gentlewoman from California (Ms. agent of a foreign power, the tradi- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 HARMAN) knows more about it than I tional FISA standard. 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from do, but there are people, Hamas is in Second, I see no evidence that seizing Texas (Mr. PAUL). this country, Hezbollah is in this coun- someone’s documentary library or (Mr. PAUL asked and was given per- try, the person who planned the bomb- bookstore records is needed to combat mission to revise and extend his re- ing that killed 241 marines walks the terrorism. The Justice Department has marks.) Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, I thank streets of Lebanon, and nothing has never sought a 215 order to obtain li- the gentleman for yielding me this been done. brary records. In the rare case that a law enforcement official believes ac- time. b 1545 Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong sup- cess to these records is necessary, port of this amendment. I do not see If I thought that perhaps this amend- other remedies exist. The PATRIOT any necessity for the amendment. It ment could maybe have one oppor- Act eliminated, and I supported, the was put in in the period of time after tunity whereby we would miss some- so-called ‘‘wall’’ between criminal and body like that, I could not live with 9/11 where a lot of people were very intelligence investigations, thus allow- frightened; and I think, quite frankly, myself. ing criminal subpoenas or warrants to So the gentleman may be right, but that we as a Congress overreacted. be secured more easily. I just do not understand how anybody the gentleman may be wrong. Let us And third, as mentioned, this amend- defeat this amendment and allow the would feel safer by the government ment, wisely, would not preclude law being able to get a list of books that authorizers to deal with it and have a enforcement from obtaining library the American people read. Now, if full, fair debate after the hearings. Internet records. there is a special condition that exists Mr. Chairman, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on Mr. Chairman, Congress has an op- where they want to know about a par- this amendment. portunity, indeed, an obligation to ticular individual, nothing precludes a Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance modify some of the authorities of the legitimate search warrant to find out of my time. PATRIOT Act that went too far in exactly what this information is about. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, before eroding our civil liberties. This amend- But I just think that it is totally un- I yield, I would remind my friend, as I ment signals our intention to do so, necessary to have this. am sure he already knows, that we and I urge its adoption. This morning, the gentleman from have exempted computers that he re- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 Vermont was on C–SPAN; and after he ferred to in several instances from the minutes to the gentleman from North left the studio, a woman called in that amendment. Carolina (Mr. COBLE). I found very fascinating. She was from Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to Mr. COBLE. Mr. Chairman, I thank Russia and she talked about how the gentlewoman from California (Ms. the chairman for yielding me this things were started in Russia and how HARMAN). time. I say to my friend from the Green the police had an ability to come into (Ms. HARMAN asked and was given Mountains, he and I have different po- their homes without search warrants. permission to revise and extend her re- litical philosophies, and my friend Then she said her family had an expo- marks.) from Vermont and I are light years sure in Germany and the same thing Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Chairman, I thank apart; but he will recall I vote with happened. It was unrestrained govern- the sponsor of the amendment for him every now and then, but I think he ment’s ability to come in and know yielding me this time, and I also appre- is wrong on this one. what people were doing. She spoke ciate the comments of the chairman in The subcommittee on which I sit, the about this in generalities; and she was, the debate that just preceded this. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, in an alarmist sense, she was saying, Mr. Chairman, in past years, I have and Homeland Security of the Com- and right now, in America, that is what opposed the Sanders amendment on mittee on the Judiciary, we have con- we are doing with the PATRIOT Act, two grounds. First, I felt the appro- ducted nine oversight hearings, Mr. and she talked about it in general. priate time to revise the PATRIOT Act Chairman; and although I am not sure I might not be an alarmist about it, was this year, because key provisions the public at large is aware of this, sec- but I am very concerned. I do think we are sunsetting this year. Second, as tion 215 now before us, the so-called have moved in the wrong direction and ranking member on the Permanent Se- ‘‘library provision,’’ does not even that we should be very cautious and lect Committee on Intelligence, I mention the word ‘‘library.’’ It covers protect the privacy of all American know, as the gentleman from Virginia business records. And, yes, section 215 citizens. (Chairman WOLF) also knows, that ter- could be used to obtain business Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 rorists use Internet sites to commu- records from a library. But we also minutes to the gentleman from Cali- nicate, and believe law enforcement know that from the Attorney General’s fornia (Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN), a needs to access terrorist traffic on oral testimony to our committee on former attorney general of the State of these sites. April 6 section 215 has never been used California. This year, the amendment’s sponsors to obtain business records from a li- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- have eliminated reference to library brary, nor has section 215 been used to fornia. Mr. Chairman, let us under- Internet sites, and their amendment obtain bookstore records, medical stand the context in which we are dis- arises as Congress undertakes a serious records, or gun sale records. cussing this. This is post-9/11. This is review of the PATRIOT Act. Because In fact, Mr. Chairman, no evidence after we have lost 3,000 people. This is the amendment has been altered and has been presented to this committee, after we understood that we had set up the timing is right, I am pleased to or to the Department of Justice’s In- inappropriate barriers so that we could support it. spector General, of any abuse of sec- look at intelligence information, so Law enforcement must have the abil- tion 215 for any use. We also know that that it could give us a forewarning of ity to prevent and disrupt terrorist the Department of Justice’s response what might be out there. plots on our soil, but this is a sensible to questions from our committee that There are those who have gotten up amendment for the following reasons: terrorists are indeed using our librar- here and said, look, there are other

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What we are talking about procedure. jurisprudence that our civil liberties here is the distinction between crimi- Yes, it is unique, because we have that must be protected, that any intru- nal investigations, in which law en- unique circumstances presented to us. sion must be narrowly tailored and forcement uses search warrants and We have learned from our errors in the contain strong safeguards, and finally, grand jury subpoenas, and foreign in- past where we did not have unique cir- that the executive branch must be ac- telligence investigations, in which law cumstances that allowed us to do these countable through vigorous congres- enforcement uses section 215 under the sorts of things. That is all we have sional and judicial oversight. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act done here. We are in a new world. We In his famous dissent in the Olmstead to request business records. are trying to deal with that world in an decision in 1928, Supreme Court Justice This amendment would surely re- effective way without compromising Louis Brandeis called the right to pri- strict intelligence investigations de- our privacy. And when on the record vacy ‘‘the right to be left alone, the signed to protect against international there is absolutely no evidence, not one most comprehensive of rights and the terrorism and clandestine intelligence modicum of evidence that there has right most valued by civilized men.’’ activities. These activities do not al- been an abuse by the Justice Depart- As he wrote: ‘‘The makers of our Con- ways appear beforehand to be a crime. ment, why we would take this action stitution sought to protect Americans For instance, it was not a crime for now, I just do not understand. in their beliefs, their thoughts, their the members of al Qaeda to learn to fly So I would ask Members of this body emotions and their sensations. To pro- airplanes in the U.S. However, if a to please defeat this amendment. tect that right, every unjustifiable intrusion by the Government upon the member of al Qaeda goes into the li- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am privacy of the individual, whatever the brary and checks out books on the tall- happy to yield 1 minute to the gentle- means employed, must be deemed a est buildings in New York and a book woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY). on how to fly a plane, it could be rel- violation of the fourth amendment.’’ Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, the Against these deeply embedded val- evant to an international terrorism PATRIOT Act, as it stands, forces or case under FISA before you have proof ues that underlie our Constitution, the could force users to self-censor their President has called for Congress not of a crime. That is what we are talking own reading choices, just on fear alone. about here. You have to go before the only to extend and again rubber-stamp Mr. Chairman, censorship is not what all of the expiring provisions of the PA- FISA court. You have to show that it is America is about. related to international terrorism. You TRIOT Act, but also to provide the FBI Under the PATRIOT Act, the FBI can with additional and unprecedented just cannot go willy-nilly in and ask go after your library or your book-pur- for any sort of document that you powers to seize American citizens’ chasing records; and librarians or book records without the approval of a judge want. sellers, under the penalty of law, can- Also, the Justice Department has or grand jury. not inform patrons of the library or the The 9/11 Commission, however, last looked at this amendment and believes bookstore that it is under investiga- year recommended a full and informed that, in fact, despite the gentleman’s tion or that a patron’s records have debate on the PATRIOT Act, and efforts to try and eliminate coverage of been searched. placed the burden of proof on the Presi- computers, they believe that the Sand- That is why, Mr. Chairman, I rise in dent for extending the PATRIOT Act’s ers amendment would cover sign-in support of the Sanders Freedom to provisions by demonstrating that they sheets, including those using sign-in Read amendment. America’s right to are actually needed, and that there is sheets to use the computer, so that it read and purchase books without fear adequate oversight to ensure protec- would not allow this investigative tool of government monitoring has been tion of civil liberties. These conditions to be utilized in intelligence investiga- erased by the PATRIOT Act, and Con- have not been met. tions. gress must repeal this unconstitutional Instead of a full and informed debate, Let us understand what we are talk- we witnessed all kinds of other intru- ing about: intelligence investigations provision. In fact, the ultimate success for ter- sions into the privacy of the American for international espionage. We are not people and silencing of voices in our talking about regular crimes. That is rorists is to change our country by taking away our rights and our liberties. country. why there is a distinction. You are When Congress voted for the PA- going to prohibit us from utilizing this Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, how much time do both sides have remaining? TRIOT Act, Members clearly under- tool, and there is no example, there is stood that it would be accompanied by The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman no evidence of abuse. a strong congressional oversight so from Virginia has 8 minutes remaining, We have had 12 hearings on this. We that the implementation would not and the gentleman from Vermont has have looked at it. In fact, as the law re- violate our civil liberties. That over- 111⁄2 minutes remaining. quires right now, the Department has sight has not occurred effectively. to report to us on a regular basis on Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I will re- The Attorney General has admitted these sorts of things. We examine these serve the balance of my time. that the information has not been things. I just ask why you would re- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am forthcoming to the Congress in a time- solve doubt in favor of compromising happy to yield 1 minute to the gentle- ly manner. But for the sunset provi- our ability to go into intelligence that woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), sions and the requirements for the in- could lead to the uncovering of a ter- the minority leader. spector general reports, there is little rorist plot. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I rise in doubt that Congress would not even re- We do not have all the lead time strong support of the Sanders amend- ceive the insufficient information it when we are talking about these ment, and I thank the gentleman from has received to date. things. That is why there is a distinc- Vermont for his leadership in pro- Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act per- tion in the law carefully built in. That tecting our Constitution and our civil mits the government to obtain library is why we have a separate FISA court. liberties. I also commend the gen- and bookstore records without any That is why we have judges who have tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) showing of specific facts that par- expertise on this. That is why we re- for his important work in that regard ticular individuals are involved with a quire the oversight by the Committee and, of course, the distinguished chair- foreign power or with terrorism. The on the Judiciary. We have built in man of the full committee. Again, the only requirement is a statement by the these particular protections. gentleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF), FBI that the records are sought for an I would just say, rather than present my compliments, and the gentleman authorized investigation, and the this type of response to legitimate con- from West Virginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN) as judges have no authority to deny the cerns people have about privacy, exam- well. application.

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This cannot be used to fight recordholder from talking about the these provisions, but we should have the traditional crimes that most Amer- searches, thereby preventing the public extensive hearings on the PATRIOT icans may be concerned about with re- from any information that the govern- Act, vigorous oversight and modifica- spect to their liberties and freedoms. ment is abusing these powers. tions to prevent abuses of our civil lib- We want, and we are protecting, those By itself, section 215 is problematic, erties. freedoms. and it is sweeping, but this provision Unfortunately, these essential objec- By the way, President Bush’s White and others are even more problematic tives are not being met by the Repub- House, the OMB, has suggested that if when measured by the policy of the lican leadership. Instead, they have there is any effort to undermine their Bush administration which point to an sought to silence those who seek to number one priority as our administra- absence of safeguards. These include protect our civil liberties and to pro- tion, and that is to protect the safety the seizure and detention of more than tect and defend our Constitution. of Americans, they intend to veto this 1,000 noncitizens in the United States We can and we must keep the Amer- entire appropriations bill. without providing them access to coun- ican people safe without threatening Listen, if there are terrorists in li- sel. their civil liberties. Our Founding Fa- braries studying how to fly planes; if In particular, increased surveillance thers knew well the balance between they are studying how to put together of political and other groups was made freedom and liberty. Let us honor their biological weapons; if they are study- possible by the decision of the Attor- legacy and vote for the Sanders amending how to put together chemical weap- ney General, Attorney General ment. ons, nuclear weapons; if they are Ashcroft, in July 2002 to effectively end Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- studying how nuclear power plants in what are known as the Levi guidelines. ance of my time. America, how the architecture and de- These guidelines were written in re- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 sign is structured so that they can sponse to constitutional violations minutes to the gentleman from Florida cause a devastating attack, we have to committed by the Nixon administra- (Mr. FEENEY). have an avenue through the Federal tion. The Levi guidelines prevented the Mr. FEENEY. Mr. Chairman, there court system, the FISA intelligence FBI from monitoring political and reli- are two things that we can say conclu- courts, that we can stop the attacks gious activity in the absence of specific sively since the enactment of the PA- before it occurs. Treating it as a crime and articulable facts justifying a TRIOT Act. Number one, there has not and waiting until after we have hun- criminal investigation. Attorney been another 9/11 attack, thanks in dreds of thousands of deaths is an inap- Ashcroft, however, effectively ended part to the PATRIOT Act and other propriate way to fight terrorism. It these guidelines and permitted the FBI tools that we have given the law en- works in crime. It does not work for to monitor political and religious ac- forcement community here in the the next terrorism disaster, and that is tivities without the ‘‘special care’’ and United States. what the proponents of this amend- supervision that the Levi guidelines re- And number two, there has been a ment are asking for. quired. And we saw the results of that great deal of hysteria generated around 215 allows the FBI to request a judi- policy: According to the New York the words ‘‘PATRIOT Act.’’ Very little cial order. This has to go through a Times, in November 2003, the FBI col- of the actual complaints can ever be judge. Over and over we hear that we lected information on antiwar dem- pointed to with respect to anything are going to somehow be snooped upon onstrators. that the PATRIOT Act did, but there is by Federal agents without some sort of Proponents and the Justice Depart- enormous amount of hysteria. For ex- due process. Well, a Federal judge is in- ment claim that section 215 will not be ample, the very name of this amend- volved at the very outset. It has never used solely on the basis of citizens’ ex- ment, the Freedom to Read Act, im- been used in a library. ercise of the first amendment, but can plies that somehow there is something What this amendment seeks to do is we be assured of that, given the effec- anywhere in the PATRIOT Act that de- to build a sanctuary where every ter- tive revocation of the Levi guidelines nies us the freedom to read anything rorist will know in perpetuity that and the reported monitoring of polit- we want. Of course the PATRIOT Act they will be safe to read, to plan, to do ical groups, and the fact that section does not do any such thing. whatever they need to do as long as 215 does not require specific and We have heard here today that we they do it in a library. It creates a articulable facts? Where are the safe- need to have some showing of probable sanctuary that every terrorist will guards? cause to protect American citizens’ pri- know will protect him or her as they Oversight, at least by this Repub- vacy. Well, I need to tell you that prob- create their evil plots to do awful harm lican Congress, has not worked. It is able cause is a fine standard after a and devastation in the United States of against that backdrop that we consider crime has been committed. The people America. That is at all does. this amendment today. It is essential that believe probable cause is the ap- We know there are incidents of the that we pass this amendment to let the propriate thing to demonstrate would terrorists using our libraries. And yes, world know that we will protect and have us wait until the next 9/11 attack so far they have primarily involved use defend this Nation, and, as we do so, until we can take efforts and steps to of the Internet. But we also know that that we will protect and defend the defend ourselves. That does not work terrorists used American flight Constitution and the civil liberties when you are dealing with terrorism. schools. We also know that terrorists contained therein. The amendment Folks, the next 9/11-type attack may are interested in biological, chemical would not preclude law enforcement not be a plane full of citizens. It may and nuclear capabilities, and I believe from obtaining the records of individ- be full of biological or chemical or nu- it is appropriate that our law enforce- uals that they need upon a showing of clear weapons. And 3,000 deaths may ment agents, after the proper showing probable cause through their other au- pale in comparison to the devastation in Federal court, can get these records thorities. that could be heaped upon American and prevent the next attack, not react What we choose to read and the metropolitan areas in the next attack. after we lose hundreds of thousands of books we buy goes to the heart of our The 215 provisions are very impor- lives. innermost thoughts and our liberty in tant to understand. They require a Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am a free society. These rights must be de- Federal judge, a FISA court to make a pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- fended. determination that, number one, there woman from California (Ms. LEE). As we look to the future, rather than is a national security investigation al- Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I want to giving further unchecked powers with- ready under way about somebody other thank the gentleman from Vermont out proper justification and safeguards, than an American citizen, this cannot (Mr. SANDERS) for the time and also for

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Millions of Americans, including my I will tell my colleagues what it is We do not need to extend this reach. constituents, are especially incensed like is the ham and egg breakfast: the We have tools available. The problem with section 215 of the PATRIOT Act. pig’s committed; the chicken is just in- that we have seen over and over again Under this provision the FBI has the volved. I suspect that is where this is that the Federal Government has, in power to search for any tangible whole bill belongs, back on the farm. fact, abused the rights of American things, including books, records, pa- The freedom to read what we want—it may citizens, including in the FBI. pers, documents and other items, in not be the first thing that comes to mind when I would suggest that rather than drag any location after showing minimal we talk about those basic, unalienable rights our bookstores and our libraries into this ill-considered issue, that we would justification. for which generations of American heroes be far better off to approve the Sanders Across this Nation, local govern- have fought and died. ments representing more than 52 mil- The idea of a government controlling what amendment, which is a small step to- lion people have denounced the entire we read is the stuff of history books and hor- wards sanity in this regard. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am PATRIOT Act and the unconstitu- ror stories about tyrants and dictators. It is not pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- tional invasion of privacy it represents. something we expect to face here in Amer- The PATRIOT Act was hastily drafted tleman from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). ica—the Land of the Free. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, the and is far overreaching. It is contrary That was before the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act allows Federal agents to to the fundamental principles for PATRIOT Act. Section 215 of that law has look at public and university library, which we stand, and section 215 is espe- given Americans reason to wonder whether patron circulation records, books cially chilling. the government might be looking over their Families should not be afraid to checked out, magazines consulted, all shoulders when they check out books and ma- subject to government scrutiny. check out children’s books for fear that terials from their local library. It has dan- they may be investigated for collabo- There used to be a time in this coun- gerously undermined the people’s confidence try when we were worried whether our rating with terrorists. Section 215 is in their government and threatens the precious un-American. This is not the way to young people knew how to read. Now freedoms we enjoy under the first amendment. some in our government are more wor- combat terrorism. That is why I support this amendment today. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I have 4 ried that government agents be able to I fully recognize the need to provide our law find out what people are reading. minutes remaining if my arithmetic is enforcement officers with the tools necessary still good. And I have two more speak- This section that the Sanders amend- to combat terrorism and keep Americans safe. ment addresses gives the FBI the power ers, plus I am going to close in 30 sec- However, security bought at the price of the onds. How much does the other side to search for any tangible thing, books, freedoms on which our Nation was founded is records, papers, documents and other have? no real security at all. The CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman items, in a location without having to Certain parts of the PATRIOT Act, including show probable cause. The Sanders reserve his time? section 215, may have seemed understand- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reserve amendment would restore legal stand- able in the short term, but they are intolerable ards and warrant procedures for inves- my time. over time. We need to set things right before The CHAIRMAN. Nine and one-half tigations of libraries and bookstores our precious constitutional rights are eroded minutes remaining for the gentleman which were in place before the passage beyond recognition. of the PATRIOT Act. from Vermont. We sacrifice something much more dear Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am It is time for us to remember where 1 than our physical safety when we fail to be we come from as a Nation. This very pleased to yield 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gen- diligent in defending our freedoms. Once lost, tleman from Idaho (Mr. OTTER), one of Chamber we are standing in is dedi- they seldom, if ever, are regained. cated to liberty, to freedom. The things the real fighters for civil liberties in And whether the tyranny that robs me of my this Congress. we see carved in stone and wood in this liberties comes from abroad or starts here at place are all about freedom. Why do we Mr. OTTER. Mr. Chairman, I thank home makes no difference: It is equally unwel- the gentleman from Vermont for his not remember where we come from? come. I am just as committed to protecting Where we come from is a Nation with a leadership on this issue and his tenac- Americans from their own government’s ex- ity in continuing to, every year, fight heritage of standing up for basic civil cesses as from the violence of foreign extrem- liberties, for the first amendment, the for the rights of people in the United ists. States to enjoy their local libraries. right to assemble, the right to free The degree to which that commitment has speech; and I say it is time to address I was interested in listening to the captured America’s imagination and has found frustrations of one of the previous it with the Sanders amendment. growing support here among my colleagues is Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, can I speakers on this side of the aisle, and it one of the most gratifying experiences in my inquire as to how much time remains is obviously the utterances of a former public life. A vote for this amendment is a vote on both sides. Attorney General for the government to restore America’s confidence in the ability The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman who was frustrated by the Constitu- of Congress to protect the freedoms they hold from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) has 6 tion. And this is precisely what the dear. minutes remaining. The gentleman Founding Fathers intended. They did Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) has 4 min- not intend for the lawyers to run this pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- utes remaining. country. And obviously, when we tleman from Oregon (Mr. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am adopted the PATRIOT Act 46 days after BLUMENAUER). pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- 9/11, the lawyers won. And not only Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN that, but the government won. thank the gentleman for the time. SCHULTZ). I just want to point out one thing to I feel a certain irony that we are hav- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. everybody here. As you heard some ut- ing this debate today in the aftermath Chairman, I thank the gentleman from terances on this side relative to the of the final disclosure of the identity of Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) for the time. need of 215, I want to remind you that Deep Throat who was part of an effort Mr. Chairman, Pericles, a 5th cen- no comment was ever made that the in the Federal Government to cover up tury B.C. Athenian statesman, once way things happen in section 215 was illegal acts at the highest level of said that ‘‘freedom is the sure posses- legal before for the government before American government; and, in fact, sion of those alone who have the cour- the PATRIOT Act passed. All they did Deep Throat was the number two mem- age to defend it.’’ I rise today in sup- was just changed one or two major ber of the FBI caught up in the inter- port of this amendment and to speak words in that whole thing. nal swirl of politics. on behalf of freedom.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.152 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4541 Librarians, booksellers, and everyday and seek that warrant. It is a secret We all agree that combating ter- Americans across the country are deep- court. rorism is the number one priority, but ly concerned about the chilling effect We do not know what the standard is. it should not be done at the expense of of section 215 of the PATRIOT Act, There should and must be a clear the fundamental rights guaranteed by which clearly encourages individuals standard before the Justice Depart- our Constitution. to self-censor their reading sources. ment can seek this kind of information Many organizations support this, the USA Today in June of 2004 reported from our citizens. If that clear stand- librarians, the booksellers, the pub- that an FBI agent actually went to a ard were put in law, that could change lishers, many, many organizations, but Washington State library branch and things; but there is no standard here, very importantly, my constituents. My requested a list of people who had bor- and this law has not been used. So it is constituents tell me that they feel that rowed a biography of Osama bin Laden. not critical, and it can potentially be they cannot go to the library anymore The librarian refused and informed the abused. So let us eliminate that poten- without feeling that the government is agent that he would have to go through tial and support the Sanders amend- looking over their shoulder. legal channels before the names could ment. So I ask my colleagues, what in the be released. The FBI then served a sub- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 world do we gain if we deny basic pri- poena to the library a week later de- minute to the gentleman from Iowa vacy rights to Americans in our efforts manding a list of everyone who had (Mr. KING). to combat terrorism? borrowed the book since November of Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I This is a balanced amendment. Sec- 2001. thank the gentleman for the time. tion 215 is far too broad, and it has ap- With government having the ability In response to the gentleman from propriate exemptions. It is an impor- to easily obtain records of books that Washington, the PATRIOT Act under tant amendment. I urge bipartisan sup- everyday Americans, our constituents, 215 has been used. It has been used 35 port for civil liberties, for privacy. are borrowing, all of us forfeit the free- times. There have been 35 specific re- Support the Sanders amendment. dom to learn more. ports that have been presented to Con- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I reserve Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act gress. It has just not been used in li- my time. clearly gives the Federal Government braries. Mr. SANDERS. Can I ask my friend an unwarranted amount of power. This amendment is worse than pre- how many speakers he has left. There must be a higher standard of sus- vious law before the PATRIOT Act was Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I have two picion to justify this invasion of pri- passed because this creates a sanctuary speakers. The gentleman from Con- vacy. and the sanctuary is listed in the Sand- necticut (Mr. SHAYS) will have 2 min- This amendment only applies to the ers amendment. It says library circula- utes, and I will have 1 minute. If my records that contain information about tion records, library patron lists, book math is right, we do have 3 minutes; is the books and reading materials that sales records, or book customer lists. that correct? are checked out of the library or pur- That will be the place where we cannot The CHAIRMAN. That is correct. chased from a bookstore. investigate an international terrorist Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield It is important to note that prior to investigation. 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from New September 11, law enforcement was It establishes a sanctuary when there York (Mr. NADLER). able to arrest Ted Kaczynski, the has not been a single case of abuse, not Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I thank Unibomber, via his library records. The a single individual that can be named. the gentleman for yielding me time. authority already existed in law with- We have had 12 to 13 hearings. I have Mr. Chairman, I rise to support this out the secrecy and overreach of sec- asked for those records to be presented amendment. What is the difference tion 215. to our Committee on the Judiciary. that this amendment will make? The The adage ‘‘keep your friends close The request has been made by the gen- difference is between good police work and your enemies closer’’ can be upheld tleman from Wisconsin (Chairman SEN- and fishing expeditions. via the freedom to obtain knowledge SENBRENNER) as well. We have zero This amendment is designed to say about those who wish to do us harm. records that have been offered, not a you can read without being afraid the I urge my colleagues’ support. single name of an individual that has government will someday reveal what Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am been abused. you are reading. We do not want the pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- I would ask my colleagues, inform chilling effect on free speech. If there tleman from Washington (Mr. SMITH). your constituents. Do not be concerned is a real reason the government needs Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. about the fear, about the phobia of this this information, that the government Chairman, I rise in support of the abuse of civil liberties, but send the suspects someone is looking up how to Sanders amendment, and this is after I message to your constituents that this make atomic bombs, then let the FBI opposed it last year; but I learned two has been properly used. A report comes go to a court and get a search warrant things since that vote that caused me back to Congress. If there is an abuse, or show probable cause and get a sub- to change my position. we will deal with it. So we want to poena. That is the American way. That First of all, as has been emphasized know about that abuse. is the way we have always done it. by the opponent of this amendment, Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, how much The gentleman from Virginia says, section 215 has not yet been used by the time does each side have? I have the well, we had an attack on 9/11. Indeed, Justice Department. We hear that if we right to close; is that right, Mr. Chair- we did. In my district, 3,000 people were eliminate this provision, it will some- man? killed; and he says, maybe, who knows, how jeopardize our entire country and The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman this power could be used to stop a fu- that we have been able to hold off the from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) has 3 min- ture event. But we can say that about terrorists for 4 years because of the utes remaining and the right to close. anything. PATRIOT Act. Yet they acknowledge The gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Ours is a government of limited pow- at the same time that section 215 has SANDERS) has 4 minutes remaining. ers. That is what distinguishes us from not even been used. So, obviously, it is Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I am the Soviet Union or Communist China not critical to that effort. pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentle- or any other tyranny; and those powers The second reason is the reason this woman from New York (Mrs. must be limited so as to protect lib- is very important. There is no clear MALONEY). erty, even in the face of threats. standard for when it can be used. If a Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chairman, I The gentleman says no instance of person goes to a judge and gets a sub- thank the gentleman for his leadership abuse has been shown. Well, sure, be- poena by some standard, probable on this amendment. It is an incredibly cause all of this is secret. No instance cause or some other standard, then important one, and I rise in strong sup- of abuse can be shown. that makes sense. That is in fitting port of the Freedom to Read amend- Mr. Chairman, the point of this with the Constitution. The problem ment which will restore the privacy amendment is that we need not sur- with section 215 is that you go to the that our constituents expect and de- render fundamental liberty to protect Foreign Intelligence Services Act court serve. ourselves from terrorism, and we

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.156 H15JNPT1 H4542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 should not; and this is why we should gress is on record pledged to do every- tors are left in an impossible position. As a adopt this amendment. We can have thing he or she can to defend the Amer- former State attorney general, I fully under- our protection. We must have our pro- ican people from another terrorist at- stand the need, and support swift justice for tection. We must also have our liberty. tack. We have spent tens of billions of criminals and terrorists. Every member of this Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 dollars, and we are prepared to spend body does. But I also believe that we can be minutes to the gentleman from Con- more. But, Mr. Chairman, the reason both safe and free. necticut (Mr. SHAYS). that conservatives and progressives This common sense amendment before us Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, the Cold and people in between have come to- would prohibit the expenditure of funds for the War is over, and the world is a more gether is that we understand that what implementation of these questionable dangerous place. It cannot be contain we are talking about is freedom; is lib- searches. It would protect our citizens’ rights and react. It has to be replaced by de- erty; that we can fight terrorism, we to read, learn and purchase books without tect and prevent. We want to prevent a can defeat terrorism, we can protect undue government influence. At the same crime. There is a serious problem of the American people without under- time, it would maintain established formal pro- chemical, biological, radiological, nu- mining the constitutional rights that cedures that allow law enforcement agencies clear or even a serious conventional at- men and women have fought for, have to obtain warrants and receive records from li- tack. You all seem to want to wait died for, and that made us the greatest braries and bookstores for terrorist-related or until the crime is committed and then country on Earth. criminal investigations. And it is important to you can use your criminal law to get at Let us go forward defeating ter- note that this amendment does not exclude it. We want to detect and prevent it. rorism, but let us do it in a way that funding for library internet records. I have never felt more outraged in makes us all proud, that protects the The opponents of this amendment argue my heart as I listen to this debate in 19 greatest document ever written, the that those of us who are concerned about it years. Do we not get it? American Constitution. And that is are making up far-fetched scenarios to drum The issue with the Unabomber is he what this amendment is about. up opposition. But it doesn’t take fiction to do Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- committed the crime. I say to the gen- that. Take this example: When a patron at a ance of my time. tlewoman from Florida, so we should public library in Whatcom County, Washington Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield wait till after he commits the crime, discovered a handwritten note quoting Osama myself the balance of my time. then we can go into a library? I want to bin Laden in the margin of a biography of Mr. Chairman, Hamas and Hezbollah get the information before. I want to Osama bin Laden, the patron contacted the and al Qaeda are opposed to liberty. know what that Unabomber knew, that FBI. Citing powers given by the PATRIOT Act, treatise he knew in that library in The gentleman was wrong last year, because he has changed his amendment the FBI confiscated the original book and Montana which we got an act for. served the library with a grand jury subpoena, I like this law better than the crimi- from that. So he was wrong last year, so maybe he is wrong this year. and demanded the names and addresses of nal law because you have got to go to everyone who had checked out the book. The a court and the court has to keep the We are at war, as the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) said. Go to library refused, filing a motion to deny the sub- record. You want to just say, in my poena. The FBI withdrew, but reserved the judgment, that we will have a grand the Pentagon and look at the monument, go to the World Trade Center. right to issue the subpoena in the future. If the jury, and as soon as you have a grand library had told anyone that they had been jury, the prosecutor almost at will can Two of my children live in the district of the gentleman from New York (Mr. subpoenaed, they would have been violating get this information. He does not have the PATRIOT Act’s gag order. to go to a court. NADLER), and I know that gentleman You are trying to give the impression does not speak for them on this issue. Our concerns are not make believe. Our that civil liberties are in jeopardy. I When in doubt, do no harm. Be care- founders understood the value of open access say under this law they are protected, ful. The Justice Department made a to knowledge. I think we would all agree that and then I say something else. Public mistake on the Moussaoui. They did one of the measures of a great democracy is safety under this law is protected. not look at what was in his computer, the ability of ordinary citizens to explore ideas and as a result of that mistake, we without government interference. I believe that b 1630 have paid a tremendous price. And if this amendment is a positive step towards re- I find it amazing that we want a free we make a mistake here, we may pay storing some of our personal freedoms. zone in a bookstore. I find it amazing another tremendous price. Mr. Chairman, I strongly urge you to allow we want a free zone in a library. I find Please, vote ‘‘no’’ on the Sanders a full and fair vote on this amendment. My col- it amazing that librarians would allow amendment and let the Committee on leagues will recall that during a vote on this someone to come in for a crime, but for the Judiciary deal with this. same amendment during consideration of the a clandestine operation that might Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, I fiscal year 2005 CJS Appropriations bill, the blow up New York City? Nope, do not rise today in strong support of this amend- majority held open the vote on the Sanders go there. ment, which I am proud to cosponsor, and amendment twice as long as scheduled to en- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, how which would help restore the privacy and First sure its demise. This, despite the strong and much time remains on both sides? Amendment rights of library and bookstore pa- audible support of Americans to pass this The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman trons. common sense amendment. from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) has 11⁄2 On the day that the PATRIOT Act passed I thank my colleague from Vermont for offer- minutes remaining, and the gentleman this body, few Americans were aware of some ing this important amendment, as well as the from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) has 1 remain- of the harmful provisions contained within it. amendment’s other cosponsors, and I urge my ing and the right to close. Over the course of the past few years, how- colleagues to support its passage. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield ever, our constituents have learned about Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. some of its harmful provisions, and they are back the balance of my time. This amendment is supported by the justifiably concerned. Over 365 cities, towns, The CHAIRMAN. The question is on American Library Association, the and counties in 43 States have passed resolu- the amendment offered by the gen- American Booksellers Association. tions expressing concern about the PATRIOT tleman from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS). Seven States in America, Democrat Act or an extension of it. In my home State of and Republican legislatures, have gone New Mexico alone, ten cities and four counties The question was taken; and the on record expressing serious concerns have passed resolutions. Chairman announced that the noes ap- about the PATRIOT Act. And hundreds Section 215 granted authorities unprece- peared to have it. of thousands of Americans, hundreds of dented powers to search, or order the search Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I de- thousands, have written Members of of library and bookstore records without prob- mand a recorded vote. Congress about this issue. able cause or the need for search warrants. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Mr. Chairman, all of us and all Amer- Because these surveillance powers were cast 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on icans grieve the horror of 9/11 and the so broadly and the law prohibits them from re- the amendment offered by the gen- deaths of thousands of our fellow citi- vealing to the subject that an investigation is tleman from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) zens. And every Member of this Con- occurring, librarians, storeowners and opera- will be postponed.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.158 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4543 AMENDMENT NO. 28 OFFERED BY MR. KING OF the Federal Government. Make no mis- sources that we have to enforce our IOWA take, this is a situation of local gov- laws, with the end result of making our Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I ernments blatantly violating Federal Nation a safer place for our children offer an amendment. law. As a result, U.S. taxpayers pay to and grandchildren to grow up in. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- incarcerate illegal alien prisoners who This amendment simply directs $1 ignate the amendment. are later released back onto the million of the $600-and-several million The text of the amendment is as fol- streets. in this appropriations process to that lows: Sanctuary policies tie the hands of enforcement of the existing Federal Amendment No. 28 offered by Mr. KING of local law enforcement officers and keep law. It is an issue that we raised last Iowa: illegal aliens who commit crimes in year as well. It is an issue I know the At the end of the bill, insert after the last our country from being deported ac- Chairman is very much concerned section (preceding the short title), the fol- cording to U.S. law. These sanctuary about. lowing: policies have disastrous consequences. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL A case in point, a tragic case in point, ance of my time. PROVISIONS was the issue regarding a Denver police The CHAIRMAN. Does any Member SEC. 801. (a) For expenses necessary for en- officer, Donnie Young, who was assas- wish to claim time in opposition? forcing subsections (a) and (b) of section 642 sinated in cold blood about a month If not, the question is on the amend- of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- ment offered by the gentleman from grant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. ago. The suspect in the case, Raul Gar- 1373), $1,000,000. cia-Gomez, was an illegal alien, who Iowa (Mr. KING). (b) The amount otherwise provided in this has since fled to Mexico. He has since The amendment was agreed to. Act for ‘‘DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE— then actually been arrested in Mexico. AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. NADLER LEGAL ACTIVITIES—SALARIES AND EXPENSES, But Denver has an illegal alien sanc- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I offer GENERAL LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ is hereby re- tuary policy, and it is based upon the an amendment. duced by $1,000,000. mayor’s executive order. The current The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the mayor, by the way, is a successor ignate the amendment. order of the House of June 14, 2005, the mayor to the executive order, but it is The text of the amendment is as fol- gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) and a still his executive order, and he could lows: Member opposed each will control 5 rescind that executive order. The Amendment No. 9 offered by Mr. NADLER: minutes. mayor happened to also own at least a Page 108, after line 7, insert the following: The Chair recognizes the gentleman part interest in the restaurant where TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL from Iowa (Mr. KING). this illegal alien worked. They had got- PROVISIONS Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I ten a letter from the Social Security SECTION 801. None of the funds made avail- yield myself such time as I may con- Administration saying that this Social able in this Act may be used to issue a na- sume, and I first want to say that I ap- Security number you sent on this indi- tional security letter, for health insurance records, under any of the provisions of law preciate the opportunity to bring this vidual does not match the individual. amendment forward. I want to thank amended by section 505 of the Uniting and But the individual continued working Strengthening America by Providing Appro- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. at the restaurant. He had sanctuary priate Tools Required to Intercept and Ob- WOLF) for his extraordinary work on there. He was picked up three times on struct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act this entire bill. I want to remark that the streets of Denver. He offered no of 2001. his persistence here on the floor yester- driver’s license one time, a Mexican The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the day, today, and quite likely tomorrow driver’s license at least one other time, order of the House of June 14, 2005, the has been a long marathon, and he has and no insurance card on another occa- gentleman from New York (Mr. NAD- maintained his composure, his intel- sion. Each time he was allowed to drive LER) and a Member opposed each will lect, and his judgment. away. There were at least four dif- control 71⁄2 minutes. I bring before the Congress, Mr. ferent opportunities for that commu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Chairman, an amendment that seeks to nity to enforce the laws and take ac- from New York (Mr. NADLER). upgrade this good appropriations bill tion against this illegal alien, and each Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield that we have on Justice, and it recog- time he has been shielded by the sanc- myself such time as I may consume. nizes that there is a Federal law today tuary policy that is a direct violation Mr. Chairman, my amendment pro- that prohibits sanctuary policies. Pres- of Federal law. hibits funds from being used to issue ently many cities have been enacting Last month we passed an amendment national security letters to health in- sanctuary policies which prohibit local that will provide the necessary re- surance companies under the provi- police from asking about a person’s im- sources and training to State and local sions of section 505 of the PATRIOT migration status or reporting illegal governments so that they will be more Act. aliens who commit crimes to immigra- willing and better prepared to work Currently, any FBI field office direction authorities for deportation. with the Federal Government and to tor is authorized to issue secret na- The law I am referring to was passed protect our Nation’s citizens. Even tional security letters to insurance in 1996, and it is called the Illegal Im- with the proper training, though, law providers without any judicial ap- migration Reform and Immigration enforcement officials cannot help in proval, not even a FISA court. These Responsibility Act. It forbids localities this area if they are forbidden from NSLs open the door to a secret seizure from preventing their police officers doing so. of highly personal medical informa- from asking or reporting immigration My amendment today would provide tion. The FBI, if this amendment information to the Federal Govern- funding for the Department of Justice passes, will still be able to get all these ment. The existing Federal law says, to enforce the law as it presently ex- records because they have so many and I quote, ‘‘Notwithstanding any ists. It does not enact any new law. It other tools available to them, which I other provision of Federal, State, or does not promote a new policy. I want will describe in a moment. local law, a Federal, State, or local to repeat, it simply provides funding to Almost limitless sensitive private in- government entity or official may not see that our current law is enforced. formation from health insurance com- prohibit or in any way restrict any Our State and local governments panies, including medical records, can government entity or official from serve as the front line of defense be collected secretly by simply issuing sending to or receiving information re- against terrorism and criminal aliens. a national security letter under section garding the citizenship or immigration Every murder, every rape, every vio- 505 on an FBI field director’s own as- status, lawful or unlawful, of any indi- lent gang crime committed against sertion that the request is merely rel- vidual.’’ Americans by illegal aliens is an ut- evant to a national security investiga- Now, Mr. Chairman, despite this ban, terly preventable crime. If we better tion. These private health insurance some cities continue to prohibit their enforce our immigration laws to keep records can be demanded without any officers from asking about immigra- criminals out, we will save lives. We court review or approval, not even a tion status or providing information to must use the law enforcement re- FISA court.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.162 H15JNPT1 H4544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 Worse yet, the target of the NSL will In Doe v. Ashcroft, the New York sought medical attention. We could po- never know that his health records Federal District Court struck down tentially track down the financing to were inspected by government agents, this section on the grounds that it vio- locate him. because health insurance companies lates free speech rights under the first Let us suppose we had a known ter- are barred by law from telling him or amendment, as well as the right to be rorist here in the United States that anyone else that the records were de- free from unreasonable searches under underwent plastic surgery to change manded. the fourth amendment. his or her identity. We could track Government officials already have We can all agree that giving the FBI down the financial records to possibly access to so much of our personal infor- access to our most intimate private in- intercept that. mation, such as credit reports, library formation is too great an intrusion of These subpoenas have been used since use, and telephone communications. Do privacy to leave unlimited and unsu- 1996 under the Clinton administration we want the government to keep files pervised. We can be both safe and free. as a tool for health care fraud inves- detailing our personal lifestyles as re- And if the FBI thinks that for a ter- tigations. If we can use these appro- vealed by our medical histories, psy- rorist investigation it needs access to priately under the proper cir- chiatric profiles, lab studies, and diag- private medical records, let them at cumstances to find bad doctors, surely nostic tests like CAT scans or MRIs? least show to a judge, in a secret FISA a national security letter can be used Why does the FBI need access to court, under section 215, which we did to track down evil terrorists. health records? How is this informa- not take the power away from them to I do not think this is a widespread tion pertinent to a terrorist investiga- do, why that is relevant to an ongoing tool being used on a regular basis, but tion? If somehow your medical records terrorist investigation. there may come a time when we rue are, in fact, relevant to a terrorist in- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance the day that we have taken away one vestigation, the government should be of my time. more law enforcement tool to track required to explain to a judge, in a se- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I claim down the bad guys. cret FISA court if need be, why that is, the time in opposition to the amend- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, there instead of simply allowing an FBI field ment, and I yield myself 30 seconds. are no abuses we know of because they agent to demand those records in se- Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition. are all secret and they cannot tell us cret. The Committee on the Judiciary has about abuses. In any criminal investigation the held over 10 hearings on the PATRIOT Mr. Chairman, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to FBI can obtain a search warrant for Act, including a hearing devoted just the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. documents or other tangible things if to national security letters. KUCINICH). there is a judicial finding of probable We saw this amendment for the first Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, I rise cause that a crime has been or will be time Monday night. It is unclear to me in strong support of the Nadler amend- committed. The FBI can use grand jury why health insurance records are dif- ment to prohibit the release of medical subpoenas issued under the supervision ferent than any other records. We do records under section 505 of the PA- of a judge and the U.S. Attorney. And TRIOT Act. The PATRIOT Act was in international terrorism cases, such not know how this amendment would impact a counterterrorism investiga- drafted in a rush to respond to a per- as we are talking here, the FBI has ceived need of new law enforcement sweeping authority to obtain business tion. We just do not know. And here we 1 powers immediately after 9/11. As such, records, including medical records, are with 7 ⁄2 minutes on each side. What is this? This is no way to protect the law must be considered a work in under section 215, which we discussed a progress at best. few moments ago. the country. 1 Section 505 of the PATRIOT Act au- Given these existing powers, there is I could never support 7 ⁄2 minutes. thorizes FBI field office directors to no reason to authorize the FBI to issue And I do not care if it is just the nam- collect in secret almost limitless sen- unchecked and reviewable national se- ing of some government building some- sitive personal information, including curity letters demanding personal med- where. So I strongly urge Members to medical records from health insurance ical records. vote ‘‘no’’ on this. Seven-and-a-half I am not seeking to repeal the PA- minutes? We cannot do it. I urge a companies. This is done without court TRIOT Act. This amendment seeks ‘‘no’’ vote. review or approval. This is a major in- only to modify the application of one Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to vasion into the right to privacy. We provision that poses a serious potential the gentleman from Florida (Mr. must draw the line at this invasion to abuse. Through this very narrow FEENEY). into our personal lives. This critical Nadler amendment pro- amendment we can provide checks and b 1645 balances with regard to our sensitive vides crucial checks and safeguards. medical records. Mr. FEENEY. Mr. Chairman, again, I Records held by health insurance com- However, since I was greatly re- appreciate the gentleman from Vir- panies may include laboratory tests, stricted by the House rules, this ginia (Mr. WOLF) yielding me this time, medications prescribed, the results of amendment does not fully address all and he is exactly right. The Committee operations and other medical proce- the problems created by section 505 and on the Judiciary has had no less than dures. The FBI has no business exam- national security letters. I am hopeful 10 hearings on the PATRIOT Act, in- ining America’s health records without I can work with the Committee on the cluding one specifically devoted to na- a court order. Judiciary to address these problems tional security letters. I believe it is a rare occurrence that more completely. This amendment ad- This may be an issue as we move for- the FBI would truly need access to dresses only the health insurance pro- ward on the process to find a way to re- health insurance records. For the most vider’s records; not bank records, not form or modify, but there have been no part, such information is not pertinent credit company records, not credit bu- abuses. This is a solution in search of a to a terrorist investigation. There is a reau records, not car dealerships. But problem. The fact of the matter is better way. If the FBI did have a real when it comes to health insurance, these types of subpoenas are already need for such records, the FBI could what terrorist has health insurance? available to investigate insurance simply use other legal mechanisms to The problem is that most, but not all, fraud or bad doctors. If we can use gain access, and those options include innocent Americans do have health in- these subpoenas to find bad doctors judicial review and thus protection of surance, and the FBI should not have taking advantage of the Medicare or privacy. easy access to this information, at the Medicaid system, why can we not Protection of our personal privacy is least not without telling a judge why use these subpoenas to track down a a basic and fundamental responsibility he needs this. terrorist? We are not talking about of this Congress, and that is why the I have also introduced, along with medical personal records of anybody. Nadler amendment elevates the condi- the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. We are talking about financial records. tion of this Congress to where we can FLAKE), a stand-alone bill to address Let us say theoretically, since there be in the defense of the right to pri- more fully the issues presented by sec- have been no abuses, let us say hypo- vacy. Support the Nadler amendment. tion 505. thetically al-Zawahiri was injured and Support the right to privacy.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.165 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4545 Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 on other subjects. On other subjects tion and is not self-executing. In fact, minutes to the gentleman from Iowa they get the proceedings, they ask you they cannot enforce it. If the recipient (Mr. KING). for the records about yourself, and you refuses to accept the request for infor- Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I can move to quash it. You can chal- mation, there is no enforcement mech- thank the gentleman for yielding me lenge it. They do not go to the insur- anism. The FBI would have to obtain this time and for the opportunity to ance company and say give me the an enforcement order from a Federal say a few words with regard to the Nad- records about him under administra- court, not an NSL. ler amendment, an amendment that tive subpoenas. In fact, the Justice Department has would prohibit the use of national se- Under this section, the government argued both in and out of court that curity letters to get medical reports of can go, the FBI can go to the insurance the current law allows for a recipient all kinds. That would also include in- company and get your personal med- to obtain preenforcement judicial re- surance company records which qualify ical records without even telling any view of an NSL. As a matter of fact, as financial institutions. judge, even in a secret proceeding, why some of us working on this on the Com- We have another amendment on the it is necessary. All this amendment mittee on the Judiciary believe that floor of this Congress which qualifies says is if they want your personal med- information ought to be presented to as a sanctuary amendment. It carves ical records, they have to tell a judge the recipient. They ought to be notified out another region that terrorists then why it is relevant, in secret, why it is ahead of time, and that is one of the would know that they can go ahead and relevant to a terrorist investigation. things we ought to be working on. go in and operate on without fear of They do not have to not get the Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, will the government intervention or govern- records, but they have to tell a judge gentleman yield? ment investigation. why it is relevant, and the judge can Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- In fact, there is a significant case. say it is relevant. fornia. I yield to the gentleman from Suspects have bought bulk amounts of That is the minimal standard we New York. Cipro, which is the antidote for an- should insist on for liberty. Indeed, in Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, a NSL, thrax. That may be an indicator of a other amendments we say it is not unlike an administrative subpoena, is dirty bomb or a series of dirty bombs good enough, and I agree. But in this not the target of the inquiry and has that could be set up and staged and the amendment, that is all we are asking. no interest in contesting or refusing it. perpetrators would want to have the For personal medical records, if the Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- antidote. Could that also be the case government wants to rummage fornia. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate for smallpox? through your personal medical records, what the gentleman is saying. It is a These kinds of indicators need to be they should have to say to a judge in a third party. There is no doubt about it. available to our investigators. This FISA court in a secret proceeding why In some cases it is essential to be creation of this fear of Big Brother, able to get that information if you are this relentless attack on the PATRIOT they think it is relevant to an investigation. Not why there is probable involving yourself in a counterterror- Act without substance is causing con- ism investigation precisely because cern amongst the citizens. I have civil cause, but why it is relevant. It is a very low standard, and if the govern- you do not want those people to know libertarian instincts within me, but I you are going after that. But the re- have come to the conclusion that we ment cannot meet that standard, they cipient of the letter has the ability to are far safer, the requirement that should not have your personal medical refuse to give that to the authorities. these reports come back to Congress record information. I urge my colleagues to vote for this The idea that somehow we have such and we review those reports, we are far an abuse of these letters flies in the safer that way than we are erring on amendment. face of any presentation we have had the side of liberty safety without merit Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- from the committees of jurisdiction, on the other side. ance of my time. I think it is important that we put Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield the that is, the Intelligence Committees of protections in the PATRIOT Act. The balance of the time to the gentleman the House and the Senate. There has standards that have been there before from California (Mr. DANIEL E. LUN- been no report to us that there has with criminal investigations are higher GREN), a former attorney general. been an abuse. for the PATRIOT Act, not lower. We Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- I think those of us on the Committee did not expand any access into infor- fornia. Mr. Chairman, let us under- on the Judiciary can work on this if we mation to speak of. We made a high stand first what we are talking about want to refine it more, if we want to standard. That high standard is held here. We are talking about national se- make sure that there is an affirmative and it is maintained, and the records curity letters, NSLs. They are adminis- presentation to the recipient to let come back before Congress without a trative subpoenas that can be used in them know they do not have to com- single case of abuse; but we want to international counterterrorism and ply, if there are some sort of other pro- carve out another sanctuary for an- foreign counterintelligence investiga- tections we want to wrap around it. other issue here to placate some people tions, not even domestic terrorist in- But I also think it is wrong for us to who have been caused to have fear of vestigations. So we are limited to that try to do it in this particular venue, the PATRIOT Act by a propaganda category. and especially when we have a defini- campaign across America. Secondly, some of the statements tion of all health records. That goes be- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield that have been made here are question- yond just personal records. The gentle- myself the balance of my time. able in terms of their conclusions, that man’s definition is much broader than Mr. Chairman, this amendment does is, that there is no reporting to Con- that in terms of the whole health in- not carve out a sanctuary as the gen- gress. As a matter of fact, NSLs are re- dustry, the whole health insurance in- tleman says, nor do they report to Con- ported to our intelligence committees, dustry. gress. They report to Congress on other both the House and the Senate. Obvi- I suggest this is a precipitous action things, but on section 505 they report ously, not all Members are on those by this body, and I would ask Members nothing. We get no information. committees, but it is my information to vote down the gentleman’s amend- All this amendment says is if the FBI that Members can go to the Permanent ment. thinks that your personal medical Select Committee on Intelligence and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chair- records, and that is all we are talking examine the documents presented by man, I rise in support of the amendment au- about, the medical records from the the Department of Justice in this re- thored by the Gentleman from New York, Mr. medical insurance company, are rel- gard. NADLER, to the Commerce-Justice-State- evant to a terrorist investigation, they The Supreme Court has upheld the Science Appropriations Act for Fiscal year go to a judge and tell him and he says use of administrative subpoenas where 2006. His proposal is simple but carriers tre- yes. They can even go to a FISA court the demand is definite and the infor- mendous weight in terms of protecting the judge in a secret proceeding. mation sought is relevant. As with Constitutional rights of individuals who live in Also, we were told they can get these other types of subpoenas, the national this nation. it withholds funds from government records by administrative proceedings security letter is a request for informa- action to issue a national security letter (NSL)

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.167 H15JNPT1 H4546 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 for the purpose of obtaining health insurance AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. STEARNS As I mentioned earlier, look at the Big records under any provisions amended by Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I offer Dig in Boston, the money we put up Section 505 of the PATRIOT Act. an amendment. there, it is still going on. It is just a Currently, under Section 505 of the PA- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- total overrun. TRIOT Act, the FBI is authorized to issue self- ignate the amendment. I just urge my colleagues to look at authorized secret national security letters to in- The text of the amendment is as fol- this, not so much as substantive be- surance providers, which opens the door to he lows: cause the money was appropriated. It secret seizure of highly personal medical infor- Amendment No. 17 offered by Mr. STEARNS: was in last year’s bill. This is basically mation. Page 108, after line 7, insert the following saying, before we go ahead and give Section 505 of the PATRIOT Act authorizes title: this money, we should tell the United Nations, give us a plan, let us have an FBI field office directors to collect, in secret, TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL almost limitless sensitive personal information, PROVISIONS opportunity to review the cost before including medical records, from health insur- you go ahead, and then we can look at SEC. 801. None of the funds made available it more carefully. ance companies that are not under investiga- in this Act may be used for the design, ren- This is not an amendment that is tion themselves but have customers whose ovation, construction, or rental of any new records the government wants by simply headquarters for the United Nations in New against the United Nations. It is just an amendment asking for some kind of issuing a ‘‘national security letter’’ carrying the York City or any other location in the fiscal responsibility by these people be- weight of law on the FBI’s own assertion that United States. fore they spend the money. the request is relevant to a national security The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the order of the House of June 14, the gen- The amendment that I am offering today investigation. proposed a very simple goal. It merely states This unfettered access to information that tleman from Florida (Mr. STEARNS) and that none of the funds made available in this the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. has been held to be Constitutionally protected act shall be used to renovate and modernize WOLF) each will control 5 minutes. since the passage of the Bill of Rights must be the U.N. headquarters in New York City. checked, and the Nadler Amendment provides Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield As we all know, the United States already that check in the context of fulfilling funding re- half of my time to the gentleman from pays roughly 22% of all U.N. expenses. We quests for the Department of Justice. Not only West Virginia (Mr. MOLLOHAN) and ask do so despite the fact that the U.N. often goes is the scope of the searchable material under unanimous consent that he be per- against American values and American inter- this provision unconstitutional but the prohibi- mitted to control that time. ests. tion on notice to the individual searched con- The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection Now the U.N. is planning a $1.2 billion ren- travenes the notions of privacy that have to the request of the gentleman from ovation of its New York City headquarters. formed the foundation of our fundamental free- Virginia? They are also considering either the construc- doms. There was no objection. tion of a new building costing $650 million to Records held by health insurance compa- Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I yield house the organization in the meantime, or the nies about their customers must be turned myself such time as I may consume. rental of existing office space in Manhattan or over regardless of whether they concern finan- This amendment is more symbolic elsewhere in the city. No doubt this rental of cial matters, because ‘‘financial records’’ are than it is substantive. It is really giv- prime real estate will also cost hundreds of defined as ‘‘any record held by a financial ining an opportunity for Members on millions of dollars. So we are talking a renova- stitution pertaining to a customer’s relationship both sides of the aisle who feel frus- tion costing approximately $2 billion, at least. with that institution.’’ The records sought may trated with the increased cost for I say ‘‘at least’’ because these are just the include laboratory test results, medications things that happen around here. We initial financial estimates, and there’s a good prescribed, and reports that indicate the re- know that we start out with a project chance the costs will increase substantially, as sults of operations and other medical proce- that costs $40 million, and it ends up these projects often do. dures. This kind of authority might well be de- costing $550 million, and I am talking Just look at the Big Dig in Boston, or even scribed as ‘‘terroristic’’ to Americans in and of about the tourist center right outside the Capitol visiting center, to see projects that itself. the Capitol. We saw what happened in were only expected to cost a billion or two, but The existence of alternative ways of access- Boston with the Big Dig. have since far exceeded their initial cost ex- ing this kind of information with grand jury Basically, my amendment says before pectations. subpoenas and orders issuing under Section we give any money to the United Na- I’d like to note that even though Congress 215 justify offering this important amendment. tions, $1.2 billion, that we should have voted last year to offer a $1.2 billion loan to This section allows the FBI to obtain virtually a study. We should have a GAO audit. the U.N. for the purpose of renovation, several member countries complained that we any business record simply by asserting the We should have some kind of reference charged interest on the loan, a modest 5.5%. information is ‘‘relevant’’ to a national security put down before they go out and spend As such, the U.N. General Assembly has not investigation. It can be used to obtain records this money. yet accepted the loan and its conditions, so it of individuals who are not suspected or ac- b 1700 is possible that may find different financing. Ei- cused of any crime. ther way, American taypayers will end up pay- Citing Section 215, the government may, The U.N. wants to spend $1.2 billion in renovating the New York City ing the lion’s share of this renovation. unbeknownst to the suspected person, se- Mr. Chairman, there are serious questions cretly obtain employment, medical, and finan- United Nations headquarters. Then they want to spend $650 million to about the costs of this renovation project. It is cial records, membership lists, and even a key considered wasteful by Donald Trump, who, to one’s office. The only oversight is an annual house the organization in the meantime for rental purposes or existing of- whatever his faults, knows a thing or two report to Congress of the number of warrants about real estate in New York City. fice space in Manhattan and elsewhere, issued. ‘‘The United Nations is a mess,’’ said Trump so we are roughly up to $1.8 billion. It Mr. Chairman, I have been involved in the recently, ‘‘and they’re spending hundreds of limited oversight that the House Judiciary could be $2 billion. It could be $3 bil- millions of dollars unnecessarily on this Committee has begun. On Friday, June 10, lion. I think before we allow the United project.’’ 2005, the manner in which the Committee Ma- Nations to spend any of this money, In fact, according to published reports, Mr. jority Leadership conducted that hearing is why do we not have a GAO audit, or Trump recently met with Kofi Annan and of- only indicative of the manner in which the why do we not at the very least im- fered to manage the renovation of the U.N. highly controversial provisions of the PATRIOT panel a panel to determine how they building for the much lower total of $500 mil- Act have been foisted upon the American peo- are going to spend this money? Because lion, yet he never received a response from ple. I support the Gentleman’s amendment we know the rental price of real estate the U.N. and urge my colleagues to do the same. in New York, it costs a lot of money. It Several other real estate experts have con- The CHAIRMAN. All time has ex- keeps going up every year. There is no cluded that renovations in New York City pired. doubt that the estimate that the U.N. should cost a fraction of what the U.N. is The question is on the amendment gave of $1.2 billion and roughly $650 claiming is necessary to fix their buildings. offered by the gentleman from New million to relocate while they renovate I submit these press accounts detailing the York (Mr. NADLER). is very small. These initial financial opposition of New York City real estate devel- The amendment was rejected. estimates probably are not accurate. opers for the record.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.048 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4547 If these real estate experts are right, then it perhaps because so few people are aware of ing generously for upgrades that might be appears that hundreds of millions of dollars it. Establishment figures such as Colin Pow- peculiar to the United Nations, Mr. Siegel may be unaccounted for, either through in- ell, Ed Koch, and Mortimer Zuckerman have added, he would set $250 per square foot as been enlisted to head a committee to lobby the absolute maximum. competence or corruption. for the project. With the notable exception of I would appear, then, that hundreds of mil- We are still trying to get to the bottom of the the New York Sun, however, the press has lions of dollars are unaccounted for, even on Oil-for-Food scandal, in which $20 billion in been virtually silent. This seems odd, in view the most generous assumptions. U.N. funds were also somehow ‘‘lost.’’ The of the serious questions that have been Trump has gone further, expressing the U.N. does not have the best track record for raised about the cost of the renovation. view that the expenses projected by the U.N. competent and legitimate spending. The U.N.’s Capital Master Plan states that can only be the result of graft or incom- a total of 2,651,000 square feet will be ren- petence. In a speech on the Senate floor on Mr. Chairman, there are obviously serious April 6, 2005, Senator Jeff Sessions recounted questions about the U.N.’s renovation project, ovated. Assuming that figure to be correct, the per square foot cost would be $452. But, his conversation with Trump: which, along with their plans for temporary Let me share this story with you, which is as reported by the Sun, real estate experts pretty shocking to me. The $1.2 billion loan housing, will cost close to $2 billion. question whether the U.N.’s facilities con- the United Nations wants is to renovate a The questions involved with this renovation tain anywhere near that amount of space. building. Some member of the United Na- project are not dealt with in Chairman HYDE’s According to the U.N.’s web site, the organi- bill, in the Gingrich-Mitchell report. tions, a delegate, apparently, from Europe, zation’s headquarters include four main had read in the newspaper in New York that This amendment is not an anti-U.N. amend- structures, whose size has been estimated as Mr. Donald Trump . . . had just completed ment. What this amendment is attempting to follows: The Trump World Tower—not a 30-story do is make sure that American taxpayer dol- Secretariat Building: 39 floors and three building like the United Nations, but a 90- lars are spent wisely. We need to make sure subfloors, approximately 500,000 square feet. story building, for a mere $350 million, less General Assembly Building: Five total than one-third of that cost. So the European that this renovation project is being run in a floors, approximately 380 ft. by 160 ft., or transparent and cost-effective fashion. United Nations delegate was curious about 304,000 square feet. the $1.2 billion they were spending on the If we waste hundreds of millions of dollars Conference Building: Four stories, approxi- United Nations. He knew he didn’t know mately 115,000 square feet. on this renovation, that’s money that won’t be what the real estate costs are in New York. Dag Hummarskjold Library: Four stories able to go toward peace and humanitarian ef- So, he called Mr. Trump and they discussed and two sublevels, 219 ft. by 84 ft., total forts. it. Mr. Trump told him that building he built 110,376 square feet. So what this amendment will do is tell the for $350 million was the top of the line. It has If these estimates are correct, only around the highest quality of anything you would U.N. that we will have no part of financing this 1,029,000 square feet will be renovated under need in it. They discussed the matter, and an renovation until we see some sort of action the U.N.’s proposal. At a total cost of $1.2 arrangement was made for Mr. Trump to taken to ensure that there is financial account- billion, the project would then weigh in at meet Kofi Annan, Secretary-General, to disability. over $1,100 per square foot. cuss the concerns.... So according to Mr. I urge my colleagues to support this amend- Either of these figures is regarded by local Trump, who I talked to personally this real estate developers as stunning. The New ment and to support financial accountability. morning, they go meet with Mr. Annan, who York Sun reported on February 4, 2005: [From the Weekly Standard, May 16, 2005] had asked some staff member to be The United Nations has said its plans to TROUBLE AT TURTLE BAY there.... When the European asked how renovate its headquarters at Turtle Bay will these numbers could happen, Mr. Trump said (By John Hinderaker) cost $1.2 billion. The United Nations has been in the news of That strikes Donald Trump as far too the only way would be because of incom- petence, or fraud. That is how strongly he late. As usual, most of the news is negative: much. ‘‘The United Nations is a mess,’’ the felt about this price tag because he pointed evidence suggesting that one or more mem- developers said yesterday, ‘‘and they’re out to me that renovation costs much less bers of the Security Council were bribed by spending hundreds of millions of dollars un- than building an entirely new building. So he Saddam; an inability to deal effectively with necessarily on this project.’’ has a meeting with Mr. Annan, and they various crises in Africa; the embarrassing And he’s not the only one. Several Manhat- have some discussion. And Mr. Trump says presence of nations such as Iran, Syria, tan real-estate experts told The New York these figures can’t be acceptable. He told me Libya, Zimbabwe, and Saddam’s Iraq on U.N. Sun this week that renovating premium of- in my conversation this morning, he said: commissions on human rights, proliferation fice space should cost a fraction, on a per- You can quote me. You can say what I am and weapons of mass destruction; the oil for square-foot basis, of what U.N. officials ex- saying. He said they don’t know. The person pect to pay. food scandal. who had been working on this project for 4 In the midst of these controversies, the An executive managing director at the years couldn’t answer basic questions about United Nations is proceeding with plans to commercial real-estate firm Julien J. what was involved in renovating a major upgrade its Manhattan headquarters. The or- Studley Inc., Woody Heller, said a thorough building. He was not capable nor competent renovation of an office building would prob- ganization’s headquarters at Turtle Bay to do the job. He went and worked on it, and ably cost between $85 and $160 per square were completed in 1950 and renovated in the talked about it, and eventually made an foot. 1970s. The United Nations now believes that offer. He said he would manage the refurbish- An executive vice president at Newmark, another renovation project is necessary, and ment, the renovation, of the United Nations Scott Panzer, said renovation prices could has prepared a $1.2 billion plan to carry out Building, and he would not charge personally range between $120 and $200 per square foot. the work. for his fee in managing it. He would bring it Mr. Panzer, who works with many corpora- While the construction is underway, the in at $500 [million], less than half of what tions to redevelop their buildings for future organization will need to be housed else- they were expecting to spend, and it would where. In its original form, the U.N. plan in- efficiency and energy cost savings, put a be better.... Yet he never received a re- cluded construction of a new, 35-story build- price of $70 to $100 per square foot on infra- sponse from the United Nations. ing over Robert Moses Playground, a park structure upgrades. Those would include It appears there are serious questions near Turtle Bay, at a cost of an additional heating; ventilation; air conditioning; re- about the U.N.’s renovation project. Depend- $650 million. This new building was slated to placing the central plant; fenestration (spe- ing on which assumptions one accepts about be the U.N.’s home during the renovation cifically, switching from single-pane to ther- cost and square footage, anywhere from $500 project, and to continue in use by the organi- mal-pane windows); upgrading elevator million to $1 billion in expense is unac- zation thereafter. switch gears, mechanicals, and vertical counted for. Given the U.N.’s history, is It was the construction of this new build- transportation; improving air quality, and there any reason to doubt that the costs pro- ing—for which approval by the New York making security upgrades. On top of that jected by that organization include substan- legislature was required—that first drew amount, another $50 to $100 per square foot tial sums representing, as Trump put it, in- public criticism of the project. Bipartisan would take care of the inside office improve- competence or fraud? Given what we know opposition to the new building stalled legis- ments. about the oil-for-food program, is there any lative action in the New York Senate. With The chairman of global brokerage at com- reason to trust the U.N.’s business or ac- no sign that senators opposing the project mercial real-estate firm CB Richard Elis, counting practices? would relent, Kofi Annan, on May 10, issued Stephen Siegel, said high-end commercial American taxpayers have a legitimate in- a statement urging the United Nations to renovation usually runs $50 to $100 per terest in knowing the answers to these ques- abandon its plan for the new building, on the square foot. For a renovation that does not tion. The renovation is to be financed by a ground that it could not now be completed in include new furniture—according to the 2002 low-interest, 30-year, $1.2 billion loan from time for its projected use as a temporary Capital Master Plan, the United Nations’ the U.S. government. (Kofi Annan’s original home. Instead, the United Nations will look will not—but does provide for improved heat- request for an interest-free loan was turned for existing office space elsewhere in Man- ing, ventilation, and air-conditioning equip- down.) And, of course, the loan will then be hattan. ment, as well as work on the building exte- repaid largely by American taxpayers, who There has been little debate over the rior, the cost would be closer to the $100 end foot a little over 20 percent of the U.N.’s broader issue of the renovation project itself, of the range, Mr. Siegel said. Even account- bills.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.057 H15JNPT1 H4548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 A few congressmen and senators have fi- on this contract and not procurement Mr. Chairman, this amendment is nally begun to ask whether the U.N. building on a cost-plus fee basis or cost-plus- very clear and straightforward. None of project is a boondoggle. It’s about time. plus basis. These are the kind of con- the funds made available in this act Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance tracts that just roll out of pocket. We may be used to deny the production of of my time. need to tell the United Nations that safety reports regarding the NASA Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I yield they have to be accountable and pro- space shuttle program and the inter- myself 1 minute. I think the gentleman vide good financial accountability, not national space station. To the credit of makes some decent points. There were just for United States dollars, but also NASA and to the credit of the members the Gingrich-Mitchell recommenda- for all the dollars. of the House Science Committee, we tions which have been made. The gen- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, the have joined together along with the tleman said that he would withdraw Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a private Senate and been diligent and steadfast the amendment if we got a GAO study. nonprofit, federally funded corporation that as it relates to safety issues in the I think we ought to look at this thing. helps provide legal assistance to low-income human space shuttle and international I think that the committee will ask people in civil matters. When the LSC was space station. the GAO to do a study to look at the first established, its initial goal was to provide Those of us who come from the re- cost and make sure. It is hard to argue all low-income people with at least minimum gion that I come from and have as our against the gentleman for wanting a access to legal services, defined as the equiv- neighbor the Johnson Space Center study because we now know, and being alent of two legal services attorneys for every have lived through Challenger and then the author of that task force, that the 10,000 poor people. This goal was achieved Columbia. These are our neighbors, our U.N. failed on the Oil-for-Food pro- briefly in FY 1980 but not maintained due to friends, and certainly the families are gram. I think it makes sense. inflation and subsequent budget cuts. families that we care for. In fact, so With that, I will pledge and I will Legal services provided through LSC funds many of the names are household wait to hear what the gentleman from are available only in civil matters to individuals names to us because, as I said, they are West Virginia says, but we will ask the with incomes less than 125% of the federal our neighbors. GAO for a study to look at these poverty guidelines. The LSC places primary This amendment simply reinforces things. focus on cases that deal with family related the importance of safety and safety re- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance issues like divorce, separation, child custody, ports as it relates to the human space of my time. support, adoption, spousal abuse, child abuse shuttle and the international space Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I or neglect, evictions, foreclosures, access to station. Just recently NASA was able yield myself such time as I may con- health care, debt collection, employment, to report that 3 out of the 15 safety resume. I rise in opposition to the health and education. Most cases are resolved quirements that were recommended by amendment. It is my understanding outside the courtroom via legal advice and the Columbia report have now been that the gentleman will withdraw his telephone calls by attorneys. This is a very completed. At the same time, the amendment upon an understanding cost-effective approach to settling legal mat- international space station is making that the chairman, who I would sup- ters. steadfast but slow progress in securing port, would encourage a GAO study? I opposed Representative STEARNS amend- that facility. Over the last couple of Mr. STEARNS. If the gentleman will ment to reduce the Legal Services Corporation months, we have seen article after arti- yield, I will. I am reluctant to do it, FY2006 appropriations allocation by $10 mil- cle about air quality and a number of but I would. lion. The LSC is already underfunded to pro- other concerns that will require our Mr. MOLLOHAN. Then I agree to vide low-income people with adequate and oversight. proceed in that manner. necessary resources to solve their legal mat- This amendment wants to reinforce Mr. STEARNS. Let me just complete ters. the fact that we are committed to ex- my presentation, then. I will be glad to Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I ask ploration in space, but likewise, we are withdraw it as long as I get the con- unanimous consent to withdraw my committed to safety. One of the issues firmation that there will be a GAO amendment. that was very important during the study before these moneys are issued. The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection time of Columbia and the review that Mr. MOLLOHAN. With that represen- to the request of the gentleman from occurred, one, to put forward the most tation, I will not oppose the gen- Florida? effective and efficient commission that tleman. There was no objection. we could, and the Gehman Commission Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON-LEE OF did an outstanding job; but, two, to en- ance of my time. TEXAS sure that we retained skilled workers. Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I yield Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. I am very gratified to note that lan- myself the balance of my time. Chairman, I offer an amendment. guage in this legislation indicates that These are serious questions when you The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- if a worker is trained along the line of spend $1.2 billion. Obviously we are ignate the amendment. safety skills, then their work position going to pay one-fourth of this. At the The text of the amendment is as fol- should certainly be protected, or there very least, with all this kind of waste lows: should be some reason for their termi- we have seen and fraud in some of nation if that occurs. Amendment offered by Ms. JACKSON-LEE of these estimates around here, it is not Texas: This amendment is to focus us again unreasonable for taxpayers to have At the end of the bill (before the short on the fact that if we are recommitting some kind of control over this. We are title), insert the following: ourselves to the vision of Mars, the vi- just trying to make sure that Amer- TITLE VIII—ADDITIONAL GENERAL sion of exploration, then we should ican taxpayers’ dollars are used wisely, PROVISIONS commit ourselves to the safety of the and that the renovation project is SEC. 8ll. None of the funds made avail- personnel who are engaged, the safety being run in a transparent and cost-ef- able in this Act may be used to deny the proof those who reside on the inter- fective manner, and, in fact, when duction of safety reports regarding the national space station, the safety of these employees go to other places to NASA Space Shuttle program and the Inter- those who will travel. live while they do the renovation, that national Space Station. Let me also say, Mr. Chairman, that they do not waste hundreds of millions The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the in reviewing the articles that I have of dollars in doing so. order of the House of June 14, the gen- seen over the last couple of weeks list- I think the United Nations has had tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON- ing and reviewing reports, we note that several offers from developers in town, LEE) and a Member opposed each will we have just discovered that the poten- in New York City, to say we will do control 5 minutes. tial for falling debris can be as threat- this for one-third of the cost. I think The Chair recognizes the gentle- ening to the human space shuttle as it the United Nations has to tell us, if woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). was 3, 4, 5, 6 years ago. That is a safety you are going ahead with this project, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. question. No manner of reports or we have got to have assurance that Chairman, I yield myself such time as study are too much to determine that there is going to be a fixed-cost basis I may consume. safety.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.059 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4549 This amendment, as I said, is Mr. Chairman, this is a simple amendment small rural communities as well as straightforward. I ask my colleagues to that does not affect the functionality of NASA. large metropolitan areas, including the support it, which is to emphasize the Rather, it seeks to strike the balance between 38 States here in this poster. importance of safety reports and re- the need to explore and learn expeditiously As of last March, the center has in- view by NASA to ensure that whatever and the need to remain deliberate, respon- structed a total of 19,308 law enforce- we do, it be done safely, protecting the sible, and safe in doing so. ment professionals from 1,338 different lives of Americans who are willing to I ask that my colleagues support this agencies and actually some foreign go forward and explore space on our be- amendment. countries as well. It establishes a cen- half. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, will the tral clearinghouse for organization, co- I thank the chairman and the ranking mem- gentlewoman yield? ordination, curriculum development ber of the subcommittee for their hard work in Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I yield and resource and intelligence sharing making the conduct of this floor consideration to the gentleman from Virginia. that will benefit everyone impacted by a bipartisan experience thus far, and I thank Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, we support the meth problem. It draws on the them for making the Jackson-Lee amendment the amendment. We support safety. I input and cooperation of local law en- in order. This amendment, designated as thank the gentlewoman for offering it. forcement, the business community, ‘‘Jackso 110,’’ seeks to preclude funds that in We accept the amendment. educational institutions, health cen- any way obstruct or otherwise hinder the pro- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Re- ters and community groups to create a duction of safety reports as to the NASA claiming my time, let me thank the network of cooperation and an atmos- Space Shuttle program and the International gentleman and let me thank my col- phere of mutual support that will exist Space Station. leagues. I thank them for the accepting well into the future. It provides up-to- As a member of the House Science Sub- of this amendment. date information and training on the committee on Space and Aeronautics as well Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- growing trend of terrorists using the as a Representative of the 18th Congressional ance of my time. sale of illegal drugs to fund their ac- District, home of the Johnson Space Center, The CHAIRMAN. The question is on tivities. which is where astronaut training and Mission the amendment offered by the gentle- Meth can be manufactured a lot of Control take place. The safety of our space woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). ways. We have talked about that in missions is paramount, and this is the impetus The amendment was agreed to. this appropriations process. behind the Jackson-Lee amendment. I offered Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to I want to also emphasize that they this important amendment with the upcoming strike the last word. have opened up a canine training cen- launch of Space Shuttle Discovery next month I would just say, that chart has been ter to train drug dogs here at the Re- for International Space Station Flight LF1 in used a lot today for different issues. gional Training Center, now just really mind. During this mission, new inspection and This is probably the right issue for this renamed the National Training Center. repair techniques will be implemented; there- time; is that correct? It has been up They have struggled to put together fore, it is important that full reporting remain here before. It is the chart that keeps the funding. This is something that unimpeded. reappearing. was initiated by the gentleman from In the past, I have introduced legislation that Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, Iowa (Mr. LATHAM) some years ago. would provide for the establishment of an will the gentleman yield? Today they can hang on for a little independent, Presidentially appointed Com- Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman while, but they need an appropriation. mission to assess the safety of the Inter- from Iowa. They need an appropriation that hope- national Space Station and its crew, H.R. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I fully will either be implemented in the 4522 in the 108th Congress. The Jackson-Lee thank the gentleman for yielding. This Senate or else come out of the con- amendment is consistent with the spirit of this is the right poster this time. This is a ference report. I would ask him with legislation by preserving the oversight and re- poster that illustrates a number of the confidence if the gentleman would be porting functions that are in place. States that have participated in send- willing to work with me on that par- Since the tragic Columbia Space Shuttle ac- ing their law enforcement officers to ticular initiative. cident safety must be our number one priority. the Regional Training Center in Sioux Mr. WOLF. We will definitely work I am working with the majority party appropria- City, Iowa. In fact, now it is the Na- with the gentleman in conference to tions to have language inserted in the Con- tional Training Center in Sioux City, ensure that this program is funded. ference Report for this bill which would direct Iowa, that has trained hundreds and Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- NASA to report the amount of money spent in hundreds of police officers. tleman very much for his work on this its budget for safety overall as well as for each Drug trafficking and its many associ- issue and on many others on this ap- major program and initiative for it fiscal year ated crimes such as robbery, burglary propriations bill. 2007 budget request and for all following and murder contribute to the decay of SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE years. This language about NASA safety will our social fabric. This problem is not OF THE WHOLE help determine if enough funds are being dis- only found locally or regionally, but The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause persed for safety procedures. In addition, it will also nationally. Unfortunately, small- 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now allow appropriators to determine from year to town and rural America are no longer resume on those amendments on which year whether there has been an increase or shielded from the impact of illegal further proceedings were postponed in decrease in safety spending. However, more drugs. Methamphetamine producers the following order: amendment offered can be done and must be done to assure our and traffickers are some of the most by the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. brave astronauts that we have done all we dangerous drug offenders in our com- JONES), amendment No. 21 offered by can to ensure their safety. munities. the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Given the great distances that NASA has I want to thank the gentleman from HOSTETTLER), and amendment offered traveled in terms of progressing from wide- Virginia for his recognition of the im- by the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. spread scrutiny and speculation as to whether portance of the Regional Training Cen- SANDERS). it operated with a culture of safety, the Jack- ter in Sioux City and its inclusion as a The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes son-Lee amendment will preserve the trans- line in the House report. The Regional the time for any electronic vote after parency and the commitment to safety that will Training Center utilizes a regional and the first vote in this series. help the families of the brave astronauts who national approach to bring commu- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. JONES OF OHIO will travel with Discovery feel an added com- nities and criminal justice agencies to- The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- fort. In the summer of 2003, Columbia acci- gether to receive training to control ness is the demand for a recorded vote dent investigators condemned NASA’s safety the growing national problem of meth- on the amendment offered by the gen- culture and put as much blame on poor man- amphetamine, poly-drugs and their as- tlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. JONES) on agement as the flyaway piece of foam insula- sociated crimes. The Regional Training which further proceedings were post- tion that tore a hole in the shuttle’s lift wing at Center seeks a comprehensive approach poned and on which the noes prevailed liftoff. The shuttle was destroyed during re- to control and reduce meth trafficking, by voice vote. entry on February 1, 2003, killing all seven as- production and usage along with other The Clerk will redesignate the tronauts aboard. drugs. It provides training that serves amendment.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.175 H15JNPT1 H4550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cole (OK) Issa Pitts tleman from Indiana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) ment. Conaway Istook Platts on which further proceedings were Cox Jenkins Poe RECORDED VOTE Crenshaw Jindal Pombo postponed and on which the noes pre- The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Cubin Johnson (CT) Porter vailed by voice vote. Culberson Johnson (IL) Price (GA) The Clerk will redesignate the been demanded. Cunningham Johnson, Sam Pryce (OH) amendment. A recorded vote was ordered. Davis (KY) Jones (NC) Putnam The vote was taken by electronic de- Davis, Jo Ann Keller Radanovich The Clerk redesignated the amend- Davis, Tom Kelly Ramstad ment. vice, and there were—ayes 201, noes 222, Deal (GA) Kennedy (MN) Regula RECORDED VOTE not voting 10, as follows: DeLay King (IA) Rehberg Dent King (NY) [Roll No. 256] Reichert The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Diaz-Balart, L. Kingston Renzi been demanded. AYES—201 Diaz-Balart, M. Kirk Reynolds Doolittle Kline A recorded vote was ordered. Abercrombie Green, Gene Neal (MA) Rogers (AL) Drake Knollenberg The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Ackerman Grijalva Obey Rogers (KY) Dreier Kolbe Allen Gutierrez Rogers (MI) minute vote. Olver Duncan Kuhl (NY) Andrews Harman Rohrabacher Ortiz Ehlers LaHood The vote was taken by electronic de- Baca Hastings (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Owens Emerson Latham vice, and there were—ayes 242, noes 182, Baird Herseth Royce Pallone English (PA) LaTourette Baldwin Higgins Ryan (WI) not voting 9, as follows: Pascrell Everett Leach Barrow Hinchey Ryun (KS) Pastor Feeney Lewis (CA) [Roll No. 257] Bean Hinojosa Saxton Payne Ferguson Lewis (KY) AYES—242 Becerra Holden Schwarz (MI) Pelosi Fitzpatrick (PA) Linder Berkley Holt Sensenbrenner Aderholt Foley McKeon Pomeroy Flake LoBiondo Berman Honda Shadegg Akin Forbes McMorris Price (NC) Foley Lucas Berry Hooley Shaw Alexander Fortenberry Melancon Rahall Forbes Lungren, Daniel Bishop (GA) Hoyer Shays Bachus Fossella Mica Rangel Fortenberry E. Bishop (NY) Inslee Sherwood Baker Foxx Miller (FL) Fossella Mack Blumenauer Israel Reyes Barrett (SC) Franks (AZ) Miller (MI) Foxx Manzullo Shuster Boren Jackson (IL) Ross Barrow Frelinghuysen Miller, Gary Franks (AZ) Marchant Simmons Boswell Jackson-Lee Rothman Bartlett (MD) Gallegly Moore (KS) Frelinghuysen McCaul (TX) Simpson Boucher (TX) Roybal-Allard Barton (TX) Gerlach Moran (KS) Gallegly McCrery Smith (NJ) Boyd Jefferson Ruppersberger Bass Gibbons Murphy Gerlach McHenry Smith (TX) Brady (PA) Johnson, E. B. Rush Beauprez Gillmor Musgrave Gibbons McHugh Sodrel Brown (OH) Jones (OH) Ryan (OH) Berry Gingrey Myrick Gilchrest McKeon Souder Brown, Corrine Kanjorski Sabo Biggert Gohmert Neugebauer Gillmor McMorris Stearns Butterfield Kaptur Salazar Bilirakis Goode Ney Gingrey Mica Sweeney Capps Kennedy (RI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Bishop (GA) Goodlatte Northup Gohmert Miller (FL) Tancredo Capuano Kildee T. Bishop (UT) Gordon Norwood Goode Miller (MI) Taylor (NC) Cardin Kilpatrick (MI) Sanchez, Loretta Blackburn Graves Nussle Goodlatte Miller, Gary Terry Cardoza Kind Sanders Blunt Green (WI) Ortiz Granger Moran (KS) Thomas Carnahan Kucinich Schakowsky Boehner Green, Gene Osborne Graves Murphy Thornberry Carson Langevin Schiff Bonilla Gutknecht Otter Green (WI) Musgrave Tiahrt Case Lantos Schwartz (PA) Bonner Hall Oxley Gutknecht Myrick Tiberi Chandler Larsen (WA) Scott (GA) Boozman Harris Paul Hall Neugebauer Turner Clay Larson (CT) Scott (VA) Boren Hart Pearce Harris Ney Upton Cleaver Lee Boswell Hastings (WA) Pence Serrano Hart Norwood Walden (OR) Clyburn Levin Boustany Hayes Peterson (MN) Sherman Hastings (WA) Nunes Walsh Conyers Lewis (GA) Boyd Hayworth Peterson (PA) Shimkus Hayes Nussle Wamp Cooper Lipinski Bradley (NH) Hefley Petri Skelton Hayworth Osborne Weldon (FL) Costa Lofgren, Zoe Brady (TX) Hensarling Pickering Slaughter Hefley Otter Weller Costello Lowey Brown (SC) Herger Pitts Smith (WA) Hensarling Oxley Westmoreland Cramer Lynch Brown-Waite, Herseth Platts Snyder Herger Paul Whitfield Crowley Maloney Ginny Higgins Poe Solis Hobson Pearce Wicker Cummings Markey Burgess Hinojosa Pombo Spratt Hoekstra Pence Wilson (NM) Davis (AL) Marshall Burton (IN) Hobson Pomeroy Stark Hostettler Peterson (MN) Wilson (SC) Davis (CA) Matheson Buyer Hoekstra Porter Strickland Hulshof Peterson (PA) Wolf Davis (FL) Matsui Calvert Hostettler Price (GA) Stupak Hunter Petri Young (AK) Davis (IL) McCarthy Camp Hulshof Pryce (OH) Tanner Inglis (SC) Pickering Young (FL) Davis (TN) McCollum (MN) Cannon Hunter Putnam Tauscher DeFazio McCotter Cantor Inglis (SC) Radanovich Taylor (MS) NOT VOTING—10 DeGette McDermott Capito Issa Rahall Thompson (CA) Bono Napolitano Sullivan Delahunt McGovern Cardoza Istook Ramstad Thompson (MS) Cuellar Northup DeLauro McIntyre Weldon (PA) Carter Jenkins Regula Tierney Garrett (NJ) Oberstar Dicks McKinney Chabot Jindal Rehberg Hyde Sessions Dingell McNulty Towns Chandler Johnson (IL) Reichert Udall (CO) Doggett Meehan ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Chocola Johnson, Sam Renzi Udall (NM) Doyle Meek (FL) The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Coble Jones (NC) Reyes Edwards Meeks (NY) Van Hollen Cole (OK) Kaptur Reynolds Emanuel Melancon Vela´ zquez Members are advised 2 minutes remain Conaway Keller Rogers (AL) Engel Menendez Visclosky in this vote. Costello Kelly Rogers (KY) Eshoo Michaud Wasserman Cox Kennedy (MN) Rogers (MI) Etheridge Millender- Schultz b 1735 Cramer King (IA) Rohrabacher Waters Evans McDonald Messrs. TIBERI, BOEHNER, BASS Crenshaw King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Farr Miller (NC) Watson Cubin Kline Ross Fattah Miller, George Watt and LoBIONDO changed their vote Culberson Kuhl (NY) Royce Filner Mollohan Waxman from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Cunningham LaHood Ryan (WI) Ford Moore (KS) Weiner Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Ms. LO- Davis (KY) Langevin Ryun (KS) Frank (MA) Moore (WI) Wexler Davis (TN) Latham Salazar Gonzalez Moran (VA) Woolsey RETTA SANCHEZ of California and Davis, Jo Ann LaTourette Saxton Gordon Murtha Wu Ms. McKINNEY changed their vote Deal (GA) Leach Schwarz (MI) Green, Al Nadler Wynn from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ DeLay Lewis (KY) Scott (GA) Diaz-Balart, L. Linder Sensenbrenner NOES—222 So the amendment was rejected. The result of the vote was announced Diaz-Balart, M. Lipinski Shadegg Aderholt Blackburn Burgess Doolittle LoBiondo Shaw Akin Blunt Burton (IN) as above recorded. Drake Lucas Sherwood Alexander Boehlert Buyer Stated for: Dreier Lynch Shimkus Bachus Boehner Calvert Ms. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall Duncan Mack Shuster Baker Bonilla Camp No. 256, had I been present, I would have Ehlers Manzullo Simmons Barrett (SC) Bonner Cannon Emerson Marchant Simpson Bartlett (MD) Boozman Cantor voted ‘‘aye.’’ English (PA) Marshall Skelton Barton (TX) Boustany Capito AMENDMENT NO. 21 OFFERED BY MR. Etheridge Matheson Smith (NJ) Bass Bradley (NH) Carter HOSTETTLER Everett McCaul (TX) Smith (TX) Feeney McCotter Sodrel Beauprez Brady (TX) Castle The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Biggert Brown (SC) Chabot Ferguson McCrery Souder Bilirakis Brown-Waite, Chocola ness is the demand for a recorded vote Fitzpatrick (PA) McHenry Stearns Bishop (UT) Ginny Coble on the amendment offered by the gen- Flake McIntyre Tancredo

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.178 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4551 Tanner Turner Westmoreland tleman from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) Towns Wasserman Wexler Taylor (MS) Upton Whitfield on which further proceedings were Udall (CO) Schultz Whitfield Taylor (NC) Walden (OR) Wicker Udall (NM) Waters Woolsey Terry Walsh Wilson (SC) postponed and on which the noes pre- Van Hollen Watson Wu Thornberry Wamp Wynn vailed by voice vote. Vela´ zquez Watt Wynn Tiahrt Weldon (FL) Young (AK) The Clerk will redesignate the Visclosky Waxman Young (AK) Tiberi Weller Young (FL) Walden (OR) Weiner amendment. NOES—182 The Clerk redesignated the amend- NOES—187 Abercrombie Harman Neal (MA) ment. Aderholt Gerlach Northup Ackerman Hastings (FL) Nunes Akin Gibbons Norwood Allen Hinchey Obey RECORDED VOTE Alexander Gilchrest Nunes Andrews Holden Olver The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Bachus Gingrey Nussle Baca Holt Owens been demanded. Baker Gohmert Osborne Baird Honda Barrett (SC) Goode Oxley Pallone A recorded vote was ordered. Baldwin Hooley Pascrell Barton (TX) Goodlatte Pearce Bean Hoyer Pastor The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Bass Granger Pence Becerra Inslee Payne minute vote. Beauprez Graves Pickering Berkley Israel Pelosi Biggert Green (WI) Pitts Berman Jackson (IL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bilirakis Gutknecht Price (NC) Platts Bishop (NY) Jackson-Lee vice, and there were—ayes 238, noes 187, Blackburn Hall Pombo Rangel Blumenauer (TX) Blunt Hart Price (GA) Rothman not voting 8, as follows: Boehlert Jefferson Boehner Hastings (WA) Pryce (OH) Roybal-Allard Brady (PA) Johnson (CT) [Roll No. 258] Bonilla Hayes Putnam Brown (OH) Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger AYES—238 Bonner Hayworth Radanovich Brown, Corrine Jones (OH) Rush Boren Hefley Ramstad Abercrombie Flake Butterfield Kanjorski Ryan (OH) Millender- Boustany Hensarling Regula Ackerman Ford Capps Kennedy (RI) Sabo McDonald Bradley (NH) Herger Reichert Allen Frank (MA) Capuano Kildee Sa´ nchez, Linda Miller (FL) Brady (TX) Hobson Renzi Andrews Gillmor Cardin Kilpatrick (MI) T. Miller (NC) Brown (SC) Hoekstra Reynolds Baca Gonzalez Carnahan Kind Sanchez, Loretta Miller, George Brown-Waite, Hostettler Rogers (AL) Baird Gordon Carson Kingston Sanders Mollohan Ginny Hulshof Rogers (KY) Baldwin Green, Al Case Kirk Schakowsky Moore (KS) Burton (IN) Hunter Rogers (MI) Barrow Green, Gene Castle Knollenberg Schiff Moore (WI) Buyer Inglis (SC) Rohrabacher Bartlett (MD) Grijalva Clay Kolbe Schwartz (PA) Moran (KS) Calvert Issa Ros-Lehtinen Bean Gutierrez Moran (VA) Cleaver Kucinich Scott (VA) Camp Istook Royce Becerra Harman Murtha Clyburn Lantos Serrano Cannon Jenkins Ryan (WI) Berkley Harris Musgrave Conyers Larsen (WA) Shays Cantor Jindal Ryun (KS) Berman Hastings (FL) Nadler Cooper Larson (CT) Sherman Capito Johnson (CT) Saxton Berry Herseth Costa Lee Napolitano Carter Johnson, Sam Sensenbrenner Slaughter Bishop (GA) Higgins Crowley Levin Neal (MA) Chabot Keller Shadegg Smith (WA) Bishop (NY) Hinchey Cummings Lewis (CA) Ney Chocola Kelly Shaw Snyder Bishop (UT) Hinojosa Davis (AL) Lewis (GA) Obey Coble Kennedy (MN) Shays Solis Blumenauer Holden Davis (CA) Lofgren, Zoe Olver Cole (OK) King (IA) Sherwood Spratt Boehlert Holt Davis (FL) Lowey Ortiz Conaway King (NY) Shimkus Stark Boozman Honda Davis (IL) Lungren, Daniel Otter Cox Kline Shuster Strickland Boswell Hooley Davis, Tom E. Owens Crenshaw Knollenberg Simmons Stupak Boucher Hoyer DeFazio Maloney Pallone Culberson Kolbe Simpson Sweeney Boyd Inslee DeGette Markey Pascrell Cunningham Kuhl (NY) Smith (NJ) Tauscher Brady (PA) Israel Delahunt Matsui Pastor Davis (KY) Latham Smith (TX) Thomas Brown (OH) Jackson (IL) DeLauro McCarthy Paul Davis, Jo Ann Lewis (CA) Sodrel Thompson (CA) Brown, Corrine Jackson-Lee Dent McCollum (MN) Payne Davis, Tom Lewis (KY) Souder Thompson (MS) Burgess (TX) Dicks McDermott Pelosi Deal (GA) Linder Stearns Tierney Butterfield Jefferson Dingell McGovern Peterson (MN) DeLay LoBiondo Sweeney Towns Capps Johnson (IL) Doggett McHugh Peterson (PA) Dent Lucas Tancredo Udall (CO) Capuano Johnson, E. B. Doyle McKinney Petri Diaz-Balart, L. Lungren, Daniel Terry Cardin Jones (NC) Edwards McNulty Udall (NM) Poe Diaz-Balart, M. E. Thomas Cardoza Jones (OH) Emanuel Meehan Van Hollen Pomeroy Doolittle Mack Thornberry ´ Carnahan Kanjorski Engel Meek (FL) Velazquez Porter Drake Marchant Tiahrt Carson Kaptur Eshoo Meeks (NY) Visclosky Price (NC) Dreier McCaul (TX) Tiberi Case Kennedy (RI) Evans Menendez Wasserman Rahall English (PA) McCotter Turner Castle Kildee Farr Michaud Schultz Rangel Everett McCrery Upton Chandler Kilpatrick (MI) Fattah Millender- Waters Rehberg Feeney McHenry Walsh Clay Kind Filner McDonald Watson Reyes Ferguson McHugh Wamp Cleaver Kingston Ford Miller (NC) Watt Ross Foley McKeon Weldon (FL) Clyburn Kirk Frank (MA) Miller, George Waxman Rothman Forbes McMorris Weller Conyers Kucinich Gilchrest Mollohan Weiner Roybal-Allard Fortenberry Mica Westmoreland Cooper LaHood Gonzalez Moore (WI) Wexler Ruppersberger Fossella Miller (MI) Wicker Costa Langevin Granger Moran (VA) Wilson (NM) Rush Foxx Miller, Gary Wilson (NM) Costello Lantos Green, Al Murtha Wolf Ryan (OH) Franks (AZ) Murphy Wilson (SC) Cramer Larsen (WA) Grijalva Nadler Woolsey Sabo Frelinghuysen Myrick Wolf Crowley Larson (CT) Gutierrez Napolitano Wu Salazar Gallegly Neugebauer Young (FL) Cubin LaTourette Sa´ nchez, Linda NOT VOTING—9 Cummings Leach T. NOT VOTING—8 Davis (AL) Lee Sanchez, Loretta Bono Garrett (NJ) Sessions Bono Hyde Sullivan Davis (CA) Levin Sanders Boucher Hyde Sullivan Cuellar Oberstar Davis (FL) Lewis (GA) Schakowsky Weldon (PA) Cuellar Oberstar Weldon (PA) Garrett (NJ) Sessions Davis (IL) Lipinski Schiff ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Davis (TN) Lofgren, Zoe Schwartz (PA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN DeFazio Lowey Schwarz (MI) The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the DeGette Lynch Scott (GA) The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). vote). Members are advised 2 minutes Delahunt Maloney Scott (VA) Members are advised 2 minutes remain remain in this vote. DeLauro Manzullo Serrano in this vote. Dicks Markey Sherman b 1745 Dingell Marshall Skelton b 1754 Doggett Matheson Slaughter Mr. BUTTERFIELD and Ms. WATERS Doyle Matsui Smith (WA) So the amendment was agreed to. changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Duncan McCarthy Snyder The result of the vote was announced Mr. WALSH changed his vote from Edwards McCollum (MN) Solis Ehlers McDermott Spratt as above recorded. ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Emanuel McGovern Stark Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Chair- So the amendment was agreed to. Emerson McIntyre Strickland man, I am deeply disappointed with the level The result of the vote was announced Engel McKinney Stupak Eshoo McNulty Tanner of funding in this apropriations bill for the State as above recorded. Etheridge Meehan Tauscher Criminal Alien Assistanace Program which AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MR. SANDERS Evans Meek (FL) Taylor (MS) helps States and localities jail criminal aliens. The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Farr Meeks (NY) Taylor (NC) The bill is better than the President’s budget Fattah Melancon Thompson (CA) ness is the demand for a recorded vote Filner Menendez Thompson (MS) fiscal year 2006 request of $0 for SCAAP, but on the amendment offered by the gen- Fitzpatrick (PA) Michaud Tierney that isn’t too difficult.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.052 H15JNPT1 H4552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 According to the Congressional Research tinued support for the State Criminal Alien ship, MEP and I would like to commend Chair- Service, the President’s Budget request hasn’t Assistance Program (SCAAP) and to request man WOLF for his support of this important included a funding request for SCAAP since you appropriate $750 million for this program program. in Fiscal Year 2006. SCAAP is vital to states The manufacturing sector in this country fiscal year 2003. Unfortunately, even the level such as ours who bear a significant financial provided in this bill is far below levels nec- burden for the federal government’s failure faces many challenges. There are several essary to address the need of States and lo- to control our nation’s borders. major issues that we and other policy makers calities. Congress has provided help in maintaining on the Federal level need to address to im- Senator FEINSTEIN and a bipartisan House this program—but more is needed. As Gov- prove the business environment for manufac- group including Congressman KOLBE, the gen- ernors, we are well aware of the difficult turers. Those will take time. But the MEP pro- tleman from Arizona, introduced bills that ad- choices that must be made in prioritizing gram has a direct impact on thousands of funding. It is for this reason that we join to- dress the need for higher funding levels for gether to write you now. We want to reit- small and medium manufacturers each year. SCAAP, including S. 188 and H.R. 557 calling erate our strong support for SCAAP and to MEP is a Federal-State-private network of for a SCAAP funding for fiscal year 2006 of assure you of the critical importance of this over 60 centers with 400 locations in all 50 $750 million. program. Each year, thousands of undocu- States. These not-for-profit centers work with The President’s home State of Texas is one mented aliens who have committed crimes in small and medium-sized manufacturers to help of SCAAP’s big beneficiaries. From fiscal year our states are incarcerated in state or local them adopt and use the latest and most effi- 1997 to fiscal year 2004 the President’s home facilities. SCAAP provides only a partial, cient technologies, processes, and business but important, reimbursement for the cost practices. State, Texas, has received over $351 million to incarcerate these individuals. in order to incarcerate criminal aliens. But that Our states are committed to working with The MEP Center in my home State, the doesn’t even come close to the approximately the Federal government to protect our na- Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, or $1.6 billion that California received in the tion. While we are doing what we can in this MMTC, helps Michigan’s small and medium- same period or the $691 million that New York important effort, immigration policy and sized manufacturing companies get competi- received. controlling the nation’s borders are clear, tive and remain that way. Founded in 1991, The need for SCAAP funds to jail criminal fundamental responsibilities of the Federal MMTC has six offices in Michigan. I have government and an essential component of heard from numerous companies throughout aliens may well be why Governors Jeb Bush homeland security. Every effort should be of Florida, Rick Perry of Texas, Arnold made to help States and local governments Michigan that have benefited from MMTC’s Schwarzenegger of California, Janet cover a greater share of the expenses they services. Napolitano of Arizona, Bill Richardson of New incur to incarcerate criminal aliens. Let me point out one such company, Tru- Mexico, Richard Codey of New Jersey, Kenny Thank you for your consideration of our Val Tubing Company in Waterford, Michigan, Guinn of Nevada, George Pataki of New York, request. Again, we appreciate your past sup- which is located in my district. Tru-Val fab- Ruth Ann Miner of Delaware, Tom Vilsack of port and we look forward to continuing our ricates metal tubing for General Motors and work with you to ensure that SCAAP re- DaimlerChrysler as well as several other Tier Iowa, Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, Sonny mains a viable program for reimbursing Perdue of Georgia, Charles Turnbull of the State and local governments for the burden I automotive suppliers and employs approxi- Virgin Islands, Christine Gregoire of Wash- they carry to incarcerate criminal aliens. mately 120 people. ington and Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota wrote Sincerely, Tru-Val Tubing began working with the to Congress asking the appropriations com- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of MMTC in 1999, and over the past 6 years of mittee to provide $750 million for SCAAP. California; Rick Perry, Governor of improvements, the company’s defective parts- Their letter made clear that ‘‘SCAAP pro- Texas; Richard J. Codey, Governor of per-million have dropped from 3,500 to zero. vides only partial, but important, reimburse- New Jersey; George E. Pataki, Gov- This resulted in General Motors reclassifying ernor of New York; Thomas J. Vilsack, Tru-Val from the bottom 5 percent to the top ment for the cost to incarcerate these individ- Governor of Iowa. uals.’’ Janet Napolitano, Governor of Arizona; 5 percent of their supply base. Furthermore, I agree with the Governors and with Senator Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mex- Tru-Val’s employees are much more satisfied FEINSTEIN and with some of our colleagues in ico; Kenny Guinn, Governor of Nevada; with their jobs than they once were, as the the House that in fiscal year 2006 that the Ruth Ann Miner, Governor of Dela- company has seen a dramatic reduction in $750 million level is the correct one and that ware; Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor of employee turnover. Most importantly, Tru-Val increases may well be necessary in future Illinois. increased its employment from 85 to 120 as a years. Tommy Perdue, Governor of Georgia; result of the improvement in the company. Charles W. Turnbull, Governor of Vir- Just looking at fiscal year 2004 SCAAP Helro Corporation of Rochester, Michigan, gin Islands; Jeb Bush, Governor of also located in my district, is another excellent awards, at the level of funding contained in Florida; Christine Gregorie, Governor this appropriations bill, California alone will eat of Washington; Tim Pawlenty, Gov- example. Helro, a small manufacturer with 19 up at least a third of the monies available ernor of Minnesota. employees, was established in the 1960s as a through SCAAP. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Chairman, It is unfortu- form toolmaker, using a patented carbide coat- As the ranking member of the Homeland nate that our current budget situation is forcing ing and whitewall tire buffing. After relocating Security Committee I believe that Congress us today to make choices between funding for to Rochester, Michigan, in April 1998, Helro must get its funding priorities right. We must state and local law enforcement, science and recognized that it would need to achieve cer- focus on terrorists and criminal aliens. At a technology, and other important programs tification if it wanted to compete in the tooling time when this Congress wants to outsource funded in this bill. I am very concerned about marketplace. the enforcement of our civil immigration laws the cuts to COPS and other law enforcement Finding the idea of a peer group exchange to the States, we need to set the right prior- programs. These important programs deserve of information appealing, Helro quickly joined ities. We need to fund SCAAP at higher lev- additional funding. However, I must oppose MMTC’s ISO 9000 User Group and got every- els. the amendments offered today that will pay for one in the company involved. As a result, Incarcerating criminal aliens is strongly in these programs by cutting funding for critical Helro came through its ISO 9001 certification the homeland security interest. Making sure science and technology investments. Many of audit with flying colors and was certified in that our States have the money to help the the science programs funded in this bill have September 2000. Through the certification Federal Government meet this commitment is already been reduced, and I cannot support process, Helro identified areas of waste, rein the homeland security interest. additional reductions that will weaken our sulting in savings that covered the cost of its MAY 6, 2005. science and technology capabilities and un- participation in the User Group. Moreover, Hon. FRANK R. WOLF, dermine our future economic strength. Helro improved customer satisfaction and its Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice and I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on credibility in the marketplace, allowing for easi- Commerce and Related Agencies, Committee amendments that reduce our commitment to er introduction of its new product line. on Appropriations, House of Representa- science programs. The results at Tru-Val Tubing and Helro are tives, Washington, DC. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, I rise not an anomaly. In fiscal year 2003 alone, Hon. ALAN B. MOLLOHAN, today in strong support of the Fiscal Year MEP served more than 18,0 0 manufacturers Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice and nationwide. Those manufacturers reported an Commerce and Related Agencies, Committee 2006 Science, State, Justice Appropriations on Appropriations, House of Representa- bill and to compliment my colleague, FRANK additional $2.6 billion in sales, $686 million tives, Washington, DC. WOLF, for a job well done. more in cost savings, $912 million of addi- DEAR CHAIRMAN WOLF AND REPRESENTA- I am particularly pleased with the increase tional investment in plant modernization, and TIVE MOLLOHAN: We write to express our con- given to the Manufacturing Extension Partner- more than 50,000 more jobs just as a result of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.063 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4553 their projects with MEP Centers that year. Ad- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- The 5-foot-1 midfielder knows sooner or ditionally, an estimate of the Federal return on VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF later she’ll win a 50/50 ball against a smaller our investment in MEP Centers is $4 in Fed- H.R. 2745, HENRY J. HYDE girl. UNITED NATIONS REFORM ACT That player will end up on the ground eral tax revenue for every $1 invested in the looking to officials for relief. program. OF 2005 Parents follow by blaming Jackson for the MEP has a documented positive impact on Mr. BISHOP of Utah, from the Com- next series of grass stains. our manufacturing sector, and is particularly mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- Fair play or not, she is the one viewed as vital to our small manufacturers. As vital as leged report (Rept. No. 109–132) on the dirty. this program is to our manufacturers, fiscal ‘‘I’m a very aggressive player,’’ Jackson resolution (H. Res. 319) providing for said. ‘‘When I step on the field it’s game year 2006 funding is vital to MEP. consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745) to In addition to the funding restored to MEP, time. I don’t play around. I go for the ball. I reform the United Nations, and for don’t care who the player is.’’ I am also pleased with the increase given to other purposes, which was referred to Conversely, coaches and opponents imme- the National Science Foundation. NSF is the the House Calendar and ordered to be diately recognize the girl nicknamed ‘‘E.J.’’ most important funding source for universities printed. by her St. Vincent’s teammates. who educate the next generation of scientists Not just because of how Jackson goes after engineers and thereby plant the seed for f the soccer balls but what she does with them America’s future prosperity. TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH JACKSON, at her feet. I hope that NSF will continue its strong sup- At. St. Vincent’s this season, the junior MORGAN BOAEN AND THEIR emerged as the communicator, the work- port of university based laboratories and user PARENTS horse, the power and the playmaker for the facilities, including the National Super- (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given Saints (15–1–2). conducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan permission to address the House for 1 She merged the talents of a speedy defense State University. These NSF-supported labs behind her and a precise offense in front. minute and to revise and extend his recreate powerful synergies between cutting Her efforts helped the Saints move forward marks and include extraneouse mate- edge research and education and are a model to the Class AAA semifinals and earned rial.) of state and federal partnership. Jackson 2005 All-Greater Savannah Area Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise We can’t afford to underestimate the impor- Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year honors. today to submit for the RECORD a great ‘‘She didn’t go out and plow through every- tance of these programs. Our educators tell us article on Elizabeth Jackson, who is a body,’’ said Sister Pat Coward, who coached that students are attracted by on-campus ca- high school junior in Savannah, Geor- St. Vincent’s with Andy Kaplan. ‘‘She lis- pabilities; not by the promise of an airline tick- gia, going to St. Vincent’s Academy. tened, analyzed her opponents and figured et to some remote laboratory in the U.S. or out what she had to do (to make the play0.’’ The article also talks about another even abroad where they can visit for a few Her teammates responded. young lady that I have had the privi- weeks. Midfeleder Morgan Boaen, for instance, lege of knowing most of her life, Mor- As well, the current funding level should signaled Jackson again and again this season gan Boaen. with a click of her right hand. Her index fin- provide NSF with the flexibility to support both Elizabeth is the daughter of Libby ger pointed straight to goal. its planned activities and fund peer-reviewed, and Kevin Jackson, and Morgan is the ‘‘She would put her hand up and that was non-solicited proposals. Progress in science is daughter of Danny and Robin Boaen, my key,’’ Jackson said. ‘‘I’d put it right often unpredictable and NSF must reserve the where she wanted it.’’ all of Savannah. These two young institutional agility to invest in ‘‘bottom-up’’ With just one or two touches, Jackson women are very aggressive, very hard- ideas that result from fast-breaking research could move the ball from her skilled full- working, very strong up-and-coming discoveries. backs to the midfield. athletes. The article talks about how Her teammates would bounce passes back Timely, flexible funding through NSF is a they play aggressively, how they play and forth as though parts of a pinball ma- critical investment in our economic future and on the team, how they give it their chine. continued scientific leadership in the world. It best effort, and how they play to win. If Jackson wasn’t delivering the break- deserves our support. It is interesting, having known these through chip or through ball, she directed In closing, I would like to again extend my the players who did. young women all their lives, to know thanks to Chairman WOLF for his excellent The Saints facilitated goals and wins off what great competitors they are. And work, and I encourage all of my colleagues to the well-scripted plays. although all parents are very, very support this bill. Boaen ended the year as the statistical leader of the Saints’ offense with 20 assists. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move strong supporters of their children, Robin Boaen is certainly a great enthu- Jackson initiated many of those connec- that the Committee do now rise. tions. The motion was agreed to. siastic parent from the stands, and Kevin Jackson, who is Elizabeth’s fa- ‘‘This is my role on the team,’’ she said. ‘‘I Accordingly, the Committee rose; don’t care if I’m not the finisher.’’ and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. ther, is also very, very vocal and loud Her chief heckler did mind for a time, as a parent. And I always say if you are MARCHANT) having assumed the chair, though. going to go to one of these games, you Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Chairman Jackson’s father, Kevin, a former Univer- of the Committee of the Whole House do not want to be sitting in between sity of Georgia football player, used to wonder about his daughter’s style. on the State of the Union, reported Kevin Jackson and Robin Boaen because they will be calling every shot No doubt he roared a wish or two from the that that Committee, having had under sidelines that she would ‘‘Shoot!’’ consideration the bill (H.R. 2862) mak- from the stands. But it takes great parents to have ‘‘All I ever wanted her to do was score,’’ ing appropriations for Science, the De- Kevin Jackson said. ‘‘I’d say, ‘You didn’t partments of State, Justice, and Com- great athletes, and both these young have a good game because you didn’t score merce, and related agencies for the fis- ladies are blessed to have parents who any goals.’ Then you realize there is so much cal year ending September 30, 2006, and are supportive, and getting them there more to it.’’ through those tough moments and the Many more people likely realized the for other purposes, had come to no res- thrust of Jackson’s talent this season. olution thereon. long practices and the long drives across the State of Georgia to go to She didn’t just put down opponents. f some of those games. So I applaud the She set up St. Vincent’s. ‘‘What would we have been like without efforts of the families and Elizabeth Elizabeth?’’ Coward asked, rhetorically. REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER and Morgan. AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 939 ‘‘Who would know? Game after game we And I want to say that I am sure in never took her out. We never tried it.’’ Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. the next few years they will be playing f Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to college-level soccer, and we will be have my name removed as a cosponsor hearing about them regionally and na- SPECIAL ORDERS of H.R. 939. tionally in the years to come. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there JACKSON SET UP SVA FOR SUCCESSFUL the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- objection to the request of the gentle- SEASON uary 4, 2005, and under a previous order woman from California? When Elizabeth Jackson takes the center of the House, the following Members There was no objection. of the soccer field, she expects to be heckled. will be recognized for 5 minutes each.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN7.066 H15JNPT1 H4554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 b 1800 has lost a lot of jobs because of NAFTA woods of New Hampshire. It is in part CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE and these free trade policies, vote to because of his African American lin- AGREEMENT endorse a continuation or acceleration eage that Wentworth truly stands out of these failed policies in committee in as a leader in diversity and equality in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the Senate just yesterday. But they are my State of New Hampshire. MARCHANT). Under a previous order of not listening to the people of Oregon In 1768, Wentworth became active in the House, the gentleman from Oregon and the people of America. I am, and a Newmarket town affairs at the age of (Mr. DEFAZIO) is recognized for 5 min- majority of House is today. 22. His first appointed position was as utes. So let us make them continue to lis- justice of the peace that same year, Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, it has ten, let us continue to speak out, and and he went on to serve as town audi- been a little over a year since the Bush let us break the cycle of failed trade tor, coroner and moderator. administration secretly negotiated a policies and begin to work for trade The Massachusetts Historical Soci- trade agreement called CAFTA, and we policy that brings and keeps quality ety has in its collection a document had heard that they were going to that is thought to be the earliest ar- bring it before the Congress before the jobs, manufacturing jobs, high-technology jobs, high-paying jobs, jobs with chaeological report from New Hamp- Memorial Day break. Of course, that shire. Coauthored by Mr. Cheswill, this did not happen, and now it appears it good benefits home here in the United States of America. report was later sent to the Reverend will not happen before the Independ- Jeremy Belknap of Boston to be in- ence Day break because they simply f cluded in his history of New Hamp- have not been able to twist enough The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a shire. The undated document is be- arms to get enough Members of Con- previous order of the House, the gen- lieved to be written in 1790 or 1791 and gress to vote against the interest of the tleman from Minnesota (Mr. GUT- details the aboriginal artifacts and rel- American economy, the American KNECHT) is recognized for 5 minutes. ics he had recovered in the area sur- workers and their own constituents. (Mr. GUTKNECHT addressed the rounding Newmarket. This is potentially a turning point in House. His remarks will appear here- Many historians agree that Went- trade policy for the United States. The after in the Extensions of Remarks.) worth’s writing contains the seeds of statistics are staggering. Last month f modern archaeological theory. Despite we recorded a $56.96 billion trade def- the limited scope of Wentworth’s writ- icit; that is, that we borrowed almost EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER ing, scholars defend his title as New $2 billion a day from foreign interests, TIME Hampshire’s first archaeologist. foreign governments, in the case of Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Wentworth stands for all we admired China, to finance consumption of goods Mr. Speaker, I rise to claim the time of about our Founding Fathers, integrity, produced overseas often with U.S. cap- the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. dedication and resolve. Wentworth’s ital, often by jobs that were formerly GUTKNECHT). legacy has gone uncelebrated for far filled by Americans here in the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there too long. It is due to the hard work of States of America. objection to the request of the gen- his descendants and Mr. Rich Alperin, Now, if you use the broadest measure tleman from New Hampshire? president of the Newmarket Historical of the Department of Commerce, that There was no objection. Society, that his contributions have fi- means that is about 7 million jobs; that nally come to light. I thank everyone f sort of a trade deficit on an annual for their involvement in restoring basis means a loss of 7 million jobs. It HONORING WENTWORTH CHESWILL Wentworth’s legacy to its rightful means the undermining of our indus- place in New Hampshire history. trial base. And increasingly, it means The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f the loss of some of our most sophisti- previous order of the House, the gen- cated, highest-technology jobs and tleman from New Hampshire (Mr. HONORING THE LIFE OF ARMY manufacturing in the United States of BRADLEY) is recognized for 5 minutes. SERGEANT FIRST CLASS NEIL America. Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. ARMSTRONG PRINCE Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute This is simply not a sustainable pol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a icy, but the reaction of this adminis- to Wentworth Cheswill, the founding previous order of the House, the gen- father of Newmarket, New Hampshire. tration is this is working exactly as tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) planned. It is making a few multi- On June 25, descendents of Went- is recognized for 5 minutes. national corporations and a few others worth Cheswill will gather in Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise very wealthy. So what if we have lost Newmarket to pay tribute to him and today to pay tribute to a fallen hero, millions of jobs? So what if the United his contributions to the town of Sergeant First Class Neil Armstrong States of America is going in hock to Newmarket. Wentworth served his Prince, who grew up in my district in China and Japan and other countries? town in varied capacity every year Baltimore, Maryland. They think it is working just fine, ex- from 1768 to 1817, including terms as This brave 35-year-old Army sergeant actly as intended, so-called free trade. town selectman, justice of the peace was killed on June 11 in Al Taqaddum, So they want to extend our failed and town assessor. During the Revolu- Iraq, after a roadside bomb exploded NAFTA agreement, which has contrib- tionary War, Wentworth acted as the near his vehicle. uted mightily to this deficit, the agree- town’s messenger, delivering messages Sergeant Prince’s convoy was trav- ment with Mexico and Canada which between Exeter and Newmarket in a eling to another city in Iraq when it promised to bring 800,000 jobs to the duty quite similar to Paul Revere’s. As encountered several improvised bombs. United States and instead caused us to the town scrivener, he hand-copied the The first bomb did not injure anyone, lose a million jobs, mostly to Mexico. town’s records, which date back to 1727. but as the convoy stopped to secure the They want to extend that throughout These town records remain a part of area, two more bombs exploded. The Central America so that some compa- Newmarket Historical Society’s collec- last bomb detonated directly under nies might not have to go as far as tion. Sergeant Prince’s vehicle, killing him China to find exploitable labor who Born on April 11, 1746, in Newmarket, and 22-year-old Specialist Casey Byers will work for $0.25 an hour or less, op- the son of Hopestill March and Cath- of Schleswig, Iowa. pressed by the governments, not al- erine Kennison Cheswill was named in Sergeant Prince was assigned to the lowed to organize, working in unsafe honor of Governor Wentworth. Two ac- 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery conditions. But until now, Congress is counts describe him as ‘‘colored’’ as it Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry holding firm, and that is good news. was reported that his grandfather, a Division in Fort Carson, CO. Mr. And the American people should be former slave named Richard Cheswill, Speaker, as a committed member of contacting their Representatives and had married a daughter of the Went- the United States Army for nearly 16 their Senators. worths of Portsmouth. This union was years, he demonstrated his unyielding I was very disappointed to see both considered a disgrace to the Wentworth courage and strong sense of patriotism Senators from my State, a State which family, who sent them away to the in serving this country.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.188 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4555 I offer my deepest condolences to his what we were born to do. There is com- sissippi and Alabama 130,000; North family during this time. I, along with fort in knowing that during his brief Carolina, 228,000. States in the purple the other members of the Maryland stay on this Earth, Sergeant Prince here, dark blue, purple, have lost 15 to Federal delegation, mourn their loss. lived a life of purpose. 20 percent of their manufacturing jobs. Our prayers are with his wife Su- Finally, there is little doubt that his It is clear, Mr. Speaker, that our zette; his 4-year-old son Jordan; his parents named him for the famous as- trade policy is not working. Now, be- parents Cecil and Olive Bailey; his tronaut Neil Armstrong because they cause of that and because the President brother Aldean Lindo; and three sis- wanted him to be a part of a legacy of cannot get nearly enough votes to pass ters, Ann-Marie Richards, Ava, and bravery and triumph. They hoped his the Central American Free Trade Shane Prince. achievements would pierce the strato- Agreement, they have begun to nego- Sergeant Prince was one of Mary- sphere and reach out onward to the tiate side deals, and they have prom- land’s finest citizens. I did not know Moon, just like the astronaut before ised bridges and highways as they did him personally; however, we share an him. There would be no limit to Ser- in 2001 on the last big trade vote in this inseparable bond as graduates of Balti- geant Prince’s potential in this coun- Congress, something called trade pro- more City College High School. It was try. motion authority. They have promised at City College where Sergeant Prince They were right. Neil Armstrong to change CAFTA and do something decided to pursue a career in the mili- Prince reached for the stars. Like all of down the road. Trust us, vote for it, tary. He wanted to serve his country our men and women in armed services, and then we will make some provisions and give something back to a Nation his courage and his commitment to the later down to help sugar, help textile, that had given so much to him. defense our great country were almost to help the steel industry, to protect Sergeant Prince took his job as a not earthly. jobs, to perhaps bring up living stand- member of our armed services very se- f ards in Central America. riously. It is evident that he accepted The latest promise that they have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a each challenge with valor and dignity, made is to offer $20 million for enforce- previous order of the House, the gen- regardless of the inherent dangers in- ment of labor standards. This is the tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is volved. same administration that has cut labor recognized for 5 minutes. While he was in Korea last year, a standards in the United States and has (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed sergeant in another unit with the same dropped the funding for the Depart- the House. His remarks will appear job had a back injury, and Sergeant ment of Labor’s Bureau of Inter- hereafter in the Extensions of Re- Prince was assigned to replace him national Labor Affairs from $148 mil- marks.) when that unit was deployed to Iraq. lion 4 years ago down to 12 million. This brave young American knew of f They want to put $20 million back. the perils of the high-risk areas into CENTRAL AMERICAN FREE TRADE b 1815 which was being sent, but he was proud AGREEMENT to be a soldier. He was proud that, by We can play with numbers, but the serving in the United States Army, he The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a fact is the enforcement of labor stand- was not only making a better life for previous order of the House, the gen- ards in Central America is basically himself, but he was trying to make a tleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) is rec- nonexistent under CAFTA and under better life, a safer life for us all. ognized for 5 minutes. the President’s plans. When his family expressed justifiable Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, 1 At the same time, the International concerns about his safety in Iraq, Ser- year and 1 month ago, President Bush Labor Organization sets standards geant Prince responded with the quiet signed the Central American Free agreed on by all countries around the confidence that defined him. He said, Trade Agreement, a cousin of the world to lift up labor standards so that ‘‘That is what I joined the Army to do. North American Free Trade Agree- workers can make a decent wage, that It is simply my job.’’ ment, which would extend the same workers can bargain and organize col- Mr. Speaker, the deadly con- NAFTA-type trade provisions to six lectively. The ILO standards prohibit sequences of war are a reality that we countries, five in Central America and child labor, prohibit forced labor, all must all face. However, the knowledge the Dominican Republic. the kinds of values that we in this of what may happen in war does little Unlike every other trade agreement country share with our colleagues and to diminish the pain, the anguish when which President Bush has signed, Mo- our workers in our families. With all of that reality reaches your front door. rocco, Chile, Singapore and Australia, that, the administration is one of only Sergeant Prince had three loves in which were signed and voted on by two countries out of 80 in the world his life: his wife, his son, and his Congress within 60 days, the Central that is not fully supporting the ILO sports. Needless to say, his wife and American Free Trade Agreement has and what it wants to do in Geneva with son will miss him immensely. How do simply languished in the halls of Con- its funding, with its programs, with all you comfort a wife who has lost her gress. The President has not brought it that. lifelong partner, confidant and friend? forward to vote on, in large part be- So it is pretty clear, Mr. Speaker, How do you calm the fears of a 4-year- cause the people of this body, a major- that the $20 million offer to support old boy who must now come to terms ity of the Members of Congress, will labor standards is just a fig leaf to try with the fact that his father will never not vote for it. And here is why. to convince a few Members of Congress return home? And when young Jordan It is pretty clear, Mr. Speaker that to vote for the Central American Free Prince scores his first touchdown or our trade policy is not working. In 1992, Trade Agreement. hits his first home run, his dad will not the year I ran for Congress, we had a While all those deals have been going be in the stands to cheer him on to vic- $38 billion trade deficit, meaning we on, Mr. Speaker, a group of us had a tory. Jordan has lost his father, the sold $38 billion less than we imported, rally today at the Cannon building in one who is supposed to teach him how exported less than we imported. $38 bil- Washington, a group of legislators from to become a man. lion. Today, or 2004, that number had the United States and a group of legis- Perhaps there is no consolation for a increased to $618 billion, from $38 bil- lators from Central America. They ral- loss so deep. However, there are memo- lion to $618 billion in a dozen years. lied against the Central American Free ries to help ease the pain. This Mary- Mr. Speaker, maybe that is just num- Trade Agreement, not to kill it but to land family has the memories of a man bers, but when you look at the trade defeat this Central American Free who loved them dearly and loved being deficit, and you know what it means, it Trade Agreement and come back with a soldier. He had a vision for his life has meant in large part a huge loss of a better Central American Free Trade and followed that vision with inten- manufacturing jobs. Just in the last 6 Agreement that protects the environ- sity. years these States in red have all lost ment, that helps working people in Many of us who are blessed with lon- at least 20 percent of their manufac- both countries. All of us together have gevity will spend years upon years turing. Michigan, 210,000; Ohio, 216-; Il- called on Congress to pass a better Cen- never feeling fulfilled and never doing linois, 224-; Pennsylvania, 200-; Mis- tral American Free Trade Agreement.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.191 H15JNPT1 H4556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 These legislators from our country $45 billion is not insignificant. It is appear hereafter in the Extensions of and from seven countries in Central several billion dollars more than the Remarks.) America and Latin America under- President requested for homeland secu- f stand that this CAFTA protects drug rity funding for fiscal year 2006. In fact, VENDING MACHINE SAFETY ACT companies while harming the sick and it is more than the President has re- OF 2005 the poor. They understand this CAFTA quested for homeland security in any protects the world’s largest corpora- year since the Department of Home- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tions while hurting small businesses land Security was established in the previous order of the House, the gentle- and working families. They understand year 2001. woman from California (Ms. this trade agreement protects huge in- It would be one thing if the President MILLENDER-MCDONALD) is recognized dustries while undermining the envi- actually had a plan to bring our troops for 5 minutes. ronment. home, but after more than 2 years and Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. They understand that they want and over 1,700 American troops being Speaker, I rise today to recognize the have called for a CAFTA that lifts killed, he still has not come to the introduction of a bill that I dropped in workers up and raises living standards, table with a plan. Mr. Speaker, since yesterday, the Vending Machine Safety a CAFTA that protects people the same the President will not come up with a Act of 2005. This is a bill I introduced way it protects property rights and the plan for Iraq, we will have to. It will three Congresses ago due to its impor- drug industry, a CAFTA that allows have to come from the Congress. tance in protecting our children. HIV patients access to affordable, life- This unpopular war is a lose-lose. It Imagine going on a routine grocery saving drugs. is America’s very presence in Iraq that shopping trip with your child, Mr. They understand, most importantly, unites the strong insurgency, a whole Speaker. While shopping, you suddenly that CAFTA was negotiated by a select new generation of terrorists, whose notice that your child is missing. This few to benefit only a select few, not the common bond is their hatred for the is every parent’s nightmare. Last masses of people in our country and United States and its aggressive mili- month, this nightmare became a the other six CAFTA countries. tarism. frightening reality for a mother in In- Once we have a plan in place to end It is past time to renegotiate a trade diana. However, in this incident, there the war, we can begin the long process agreement that works for all citizen of was a twist. of helping Iraq rebuild its failing phys- all seven CAFTA Nations. Her 3-year-old child was found ical and economic infrastructure, and trapped in a crane vending machine f we can accomplish this while we are at that he had crawled into. Without safe- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the same time preventing future wars ty measures and immediate access to MARCHANT). Under a previous order of through SMART security. the owner, the machine held the young SMART security, which has the sup- the House, the gentleman from Texas boy captive until the local fire depart- port of 50 Members of Congress is a (Mr. POE) is recognized for 5 minutes. ment was brought in to release him. Sensible, Multilateral, American Re- (Mr. POE addressed the House. His While this event was not life-threat- sponse to Terrorism for the 21st Cen- remarks will appear hereafter in the ening, about one-third of vending ma- tury, and it will help us address the Extensions of Remarks.) chine injuries reported since 1978 have threats we face as a Nation. f SMART security will ensure Amer- been. In the interest of protecting both children and adults, it is the reason I SMART SECURITY AND THE ica’s security by reaching out and en- introduced the Vending Machine Safe- BRIDGE TO NOWHERE gaging the Iraqi people. Instead of rushing off to war for the wrong rea- ty Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a This Vending Machine Safety Act of previous order of the House, the gentle- sons, SMART security encourages the United States to work with other Na- 2005 directs the Consumer Product woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) Safety Commission to issue a consumer is recognized for 5 minutes. tions to address the most pressing global issues. product safety standard for the manu- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, the De- Not every international problem has facturing and installation of all vend- fense appropriations bill that will be on militaries, and that is why SMART se- ing machines. Whether in signage or the House floor tomorrow contains $45 curity will prevent terrorism, by ad- further protective measures, the Con- billion in emergency bridge funding to dressing the very conditions which give sumer Product Safety Commission will pay for the war in Iraq and Afghani- rise to terrorism: poverty, despair, re- report on how best to ensure the safety stan. source scarcity and lack of education. uses of these vending machines that This money is called bridge funding This is the best way to encourage de- are both cost-effective for manufactur- because it will bridge the funding gap mocracy in countries like Iraq, not ers and protect the stores from liabil- between the most recent $79 billion through wars, not through the barrel of ity. supplemental spending bill for Iraq, a gun, not through ways that cause Since 1990, 43 vending machine inju- which Congress passed in February, thousands of unnecessary deaths and ries have been reported to the Con- and the next one, sometime this fall. costs billions and billions of dollars. sumer Product Safety Commission. Al- This bridge fund is like a bridge to The Bush administration needs to get most 60 percent of these vending inju- nowhere. The latest $45 billion for the smart about Iraq, and take a long, hard ries involved minors, and almost 35 war in Iraq is just the Bush adminis- look at the effects of our policies there. percent of the injuries were children tration’s latest grab into the big con- We can end the war, we can bring our under 10. While some vending machine gressional money bag, the Defense ap- troops home, and we can do it by cre- manufacturers may place warnings on propriations bill, because it is virtually ating a plan to bring them home. their machines, most do not. hidden in a huge $400 billion Defense The U.S. soldiers who are serving in The need to protect our children appropriations bill. This is outrageous. Iraq deserve nothing less. Bringing the from further vending machine related An additional $45 billion for the war troops home will help secure Iraq. It injuries is clear. I ask my colleagues to in Iraq is a staggering amount. This will save the lives of thousands of support the Vending Machine Safety bridge fund comes on top of the emer- Americans, and it is time that we do Act of 2005. gency supplemental bill that was ap- not put any other excuses in front of us f proved a mere 4-months ago, allocating because we must start this process, and another $79 billion for the war, bring- we must start it today. HENRY HYDE UNITED NATIONS REFORM ACT OF 2005 ing the costs of the war to over $200 bil- f lion before this new $45 billion expendi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ture. previous order of the House, the gen- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- The bridge fund represents the fifth tleman from New Hampshire (Mr. uary 4, 2005, the gentlewoman from time Congress will fund the war in Iraq BRADLEY) is recognized for 5 minutes. Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) is recog- without hearings, without oversight (Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire nized for 60 minutes as the designee of and without accountability. addressed the House. His remarks will the majority leader.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.194 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4557 Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I with concrete problems of terrorism I also urge strong support for an would like to thank the leadership for and, most importantly, nuclear pro- amendment that our distinguished arranging this time and affording me liferation. chief deputy majority whip, the gen- the possibility, the opportunity to dis- As we learned to our horror on Sep- tleman from Virginia (Mr. CANTOR), cuss with the American public an im- tember 11, lives, not simply policies, will be offering containing punitive portant piece of legislation that we are at stake in our efforts to reform measures against those members of the will be considering here in this body, the United Nations and its entities. International Atomic Energy Agency the Henry Hyde United Nations Reform Take the International Atomic Energy that provide assistance to Iran before Act of 2005. Agency for example. As it is currently it dismantles its nuclear program. As we can see, Mr. Speaker, the structured, the membership criteria al- And let me turn to the anti-Israel United Nations Reform Act has three lows countries who are suspected of and anti-Semitic incitement that oc- basic policies. It is going to have over- breaching their safeguards obligations, curs every day at the United Nations. sight, accountability, and it is going to it allows them to serve in leadership The discrimination against Israel is an- cut bureaucracy. positions within the agency. other structural and, indeed, a cultural Why is it that we need to do that? For example, Iran, a Nation that con- issue that must be addressed. The vi- Because the United Nations has a his- tinues to be under investigation for ciousness with which Israel continues tory of scandals, starting with what we breaches and failures of its safeguards to be attacked at the U.N., and the re- all know is the Oil For Food program, obligations and has admitted pur- luctance of the member states to de- but going on in a litany of scandals, chasing illicit nuclear materials fend Israel or to accord it the same one right after the other. There is vir- through the A.Q. Khan nuclear black treatment as other states, suggests tually no U.N. agency or body that has market network, recently served on that there are considerable anti-Se- not been mired in scandal. the Board of Governors of the Inter- mitic components behind the policies So the Henry Hyde United Nations national Atomic Energy Agency. pursued in the United Nations’ forums. Reform Act is going to mandate United Furthermore, this agency also needs In addition to the multiple mani- Nations budget oversight. It is going to a well-designed system to deter States festations of anti-Semitism at the insert accountability and ethics into from both developing nuclear weapons U.N., Israel’s temporary membership the U.N. It is going to reform the U.N. capabilities and colluding with terror- status in the Western European and Commission on Human Rights. It is ists by diverting nuclear material from Others Group is extremely limited. going to strengthen the International the State’s national program for ter- Israel cannot present candidates for Atomic Energy Agency, and it is going rorist use. open seats in any U.N. body, it cannot to provide accountability in the peace- compete for any major U.N. body seat, b 1830 keeping operations. it cannot participate in U.N. con- In addition to all of that, it also ad- The section in the Henry Hyde U.N. ferences on human rights, on racism, dresses in one of the amendments that Reform Act dealing with the Inter- and on many other issues. And despite will be proposed tomorrow a problem national Atomic Energy Agency, rein- this gross discrimination directed that Donald Trump has been very in- forces U.S. priorities concerning the against Israel, there are several U.N. terested in. The United Nations is now safety of nuclear materials and groups dedicated solely to Palestinian asking for an incredible amount of counterproliferation by, one, calling rights and there is a disproportionate money in order to refurbish their fa- for U.S. voluntary contributions to the representation of Palestinian issues in cilities in Turtle Bay in New York agency to be primarily used to fund ac- different committees and in various City, and as Donald Trump said, the tivities relating to nuclear security or commissions. United Nations is a mess and they are nuclear verification and inspections; The U.N. Reform Act of 2005 seeks to spending hundreds of millions of dol- two, it seeks to prioritize funding for end this discrimination against Israel. lars unnecessarily on this project. inspections to focus on countries of What will it do? It will expand WEOG, It is time to reform the United Na- proliferation concern; and, thirdly, by the Western European and Others tions once and for all, and as I said, to- seeking to prevent proliferators and Group, to include Israel as a permanent morrow the House will be considering a countries under the International member, not a temporary member. It bill that aims to institute long overdue Atomic Energy Agency investigation will mandate a State Department re- United Nations reform by shedding from benefiting from certain assistance view of all U.N. commissions, all U.N. light on the fact that the numerous programs. committees, all offices focused solely scandals that have characterized the Furthermore, it seeks the suspension on Palestinian issues in order to elimi- United Nations over the past decade of privileges for member states that nate duplicative efforts. Further, it are no accident. Rather, they are a di- are under investigation or are in will withhold proportional U.S. con- rect result of a flawed structure that breach or are in noncompliance of their tributions to the U.N. until these rec- gives rise to passing the buck at best obligation. And it seeks to establish ommendations are implemented. and corruption, profiteering and collu- membership criteria that would keep I am also working with my col- sion at worst. such rogue states, such as Iran, that I leagues on amendments to the Henry The basic structure of the United Na- just discussed, and Syria from serving Hyde United Nations Reform Act. For tions is broken, and it must be trans- on the Board of Governors of the Inter- example, we are calling for the formed to ensure transparency and national Atomic Energy Agency. issuance and implementation of a di- that this world body is functioning The IAEA section of this bill rein- rective by the U.N. Secretary General with integrity. forces our U.S. priorities concerning or the Secretariat to establish a series The United Nations Reform Act of the safety of nuclear materials and of requirements to fight anti-Semitism 2005 strategically targets crucial areas counterproliferation. So we are going at the U.N. and to ensure that all enti- to restore this broken organization. to make sure that we can close those ties and efforts that promote the Pales- The goals that enshrine the United loopholes. tinian agenda and perpetuate an anti- Nations charter, particularly those re- I was proud to work with the gen- Israel bias on Israeli-Palestinian issues garding international peace and secu- tleman from Illinois (Mr. KIRK) on an are addressed here in this bill. rity and the promotion of respect for amendment that he will be offering, The scandals that have plagued the fundamental human rights, have never along with the gentleman from New U.S. peacekeeping missions is another been more significant. Jersey (Mr. ANDREWS), tomorrow on important component of this bill, and Further, with the challenges of the the Small Quantities Protocol. I urge it is indicative of wider structural defi- United States and our allies that we my colleagues to support this amend- ciencies that must be addressed and are are facing in the war on terror, there is ment because we want to close this addressed in this bill. Even one in- an urgent need for an international or- loophole from the inspections regime stance of this terrible crime is appall- ganization that is both credible and ef- by calling for the International Atomic ing and unacceptable; but, unbeliev- fective, one that can work together Energy Agency to rescind the Small ably, over the past decade their appear- with national governments in dealing Quantities Protocol. ance is frequent.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.199 H15JNPT1 H4558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 Crimes involving sexual misconduct ior officials to the low-ranking employ- U.N. from itself. So I urge all our colon the part of U.N. staff is yet another ees, will be above the law. leagues to vote in a bipartisan manner example of the ways the U.N. is unfit There will be many amendments of- and pass the Henry Hyde U.N. Reform to operate in its current state and fered that will help to further strength- Act of 2005. must be reformed at all costs to restore en this bill, amendments such as the f its integrity and its authority. In the one that I have had the pleasure of Congo, Burundi, and Sierra Leone, U.N. working on with my friend and col- LEAVE OF ABSENCE peacekeepers have reportedly engaged league, the gentleman from Michigan By unanimous consent, leave of ab- in gross sexual misconduct, exploi- (Mr. MCCOTTER). He is addressing a sence was granted to: tation, and even systematic rape. problem that we have with Syria. Mr. CUELLAR (at the request of Ms. In Bosnia, the U.N. police mission Syria’s continuing presence in Leb- PELOSI) for today and the balance of has been accused of corruption as well anon is in violation of the United Na- the week on account of family medical as sex trafficking. But thus far the tions Security Council 1559 and other reasons. U.N. has squashed an investigation applications of international law. This Mrs. BONO (at the request of Mr. into the involvement of its police in is a test of the effectiveness of the U.N. DELAY) for today after 3:30 p.m. and the enslavement of Eastern European and a test of the willingness of its lead- the balance of the week on account of women in Bosnia in brothels. ership to ensure full compliance with attending her daughter’s graduation. The U.N. Reform Act of 2005 specifi- U.N. mandates in order to prevent a Mr. HYDE (at the request of Mr. cally includes provisions to deter the rogue state, such as Syria, from mak- DELAY) for today on account of per- most egregious instances of sexual mis- ing a mockery of U.N. Security Council sonal reasons. conduct that have occurred in recent resolutions. f years. Specifically, we will be man- Syria continues to maintain a sizable dating the adoption of the minimum intelligence presence in Lebanon, and SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED standards of qualifications for senior it has recently mobilized to mount an By unanimous consent, permission to leaders and managers. assassination campaign against anti- address the House, following the legis- Furthermore, the bill will have an Syrian-Lebanese political figures. Both lative program and any special orders adoption of a Uniform Code of Conduct Syria and Iran also continue to arm heretofore entered, was granted to: for all U.N. peacekeepers. Also, the in- their military proxy, the terrorist (The following Members (at the re- stitution of educational outreach pro- group Hezbollah. Absent substantial quest of Mr. DEFAZIO) to revise and ex- grams designed to explain prohibited international pressure, Syria will con- tend their remarks and include extra- acts on the U.N. peacekeepers to local tinue to proceed with its campaign neous material:) populations, and providing a means for aimed at destabilizing Lebanon’s inter- Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. them to direct complaints or allega- nal affairs in clear violation of the Mr. CUMMINGS, for 5 minutes, today. tions of abuse. And it will establish a United Nations Security Council Reso- Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, permanent professional and inde- lution 1559 and in breach of inter- today. pendent investigative body dedicated national law. Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. to U.N. peacekeeping. The McCotter amendment, cospon- Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. The U.N. mismanagement of con- sored by another great freedom fighter, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, for 5 min- tracts and administration in the Oil- the gentleman from New York (Mr. utes, today. for-Food program is yet another prob- ENGEL), calls on the U.S. permanent (The following Members (at the re- lem that we have seen; and this, com- representative to ensure full imple- quest of Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) to revise bined with Saddam Hussein’s abuse of mentation of the United Nations Secu- and extend their remarks and include the program through vouchers, sur- rity Council Resolution 1559, particu- extraneous material:) charges, and kickbacks, enabled the larly relating to the presence of Syrian Mr. GUTKNECHT, for 5 minutes, June Iraqi regime to make a mockery of the security and intelligence personnel and 22. program that was ostensibly set up to the disarming of Hezbollah and other Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, for 5 help its suffering people by collecting militias. If compliance is not verified minutes, today. an estimated $20 billion while the U.N. and certified, it calls for an adoption of Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, June 16. refused to intervene. a resolution by the United Nations Se- f Similar scandals have rocked the curity Council to impose punitive United Nations in the recent past. No- measures on Syria and other foreign BILLS PRESENTED TO THE table examples are in 1995, the Kenya forces, such as Iran, who directly, or PRESIDENT UNICEF office defrauded or squandered through their proxies, are interfering Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House re- up to $10 million in agency funds. In with Lebanese political independence ports that on June 9, 2005 he presented 1996, a senior official was investigated and sovereignty. to the President of the United States, on suspicion of embezzling between I am also working with my col- for his approval, the following bill. $200,000 and $600,000. In 1997, 16 past or leagues on an amendment that calls for H.R. 1760. To designate the facility of the current UNDP employees were placed the establishment of a U.N. Democracy United States Postal Service located at 215 under investigation after more than $6 Fund, and this will assist countries Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Madi- million was found to have been si- that are emerging democracies or de- son, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Robert M. La phoned off over an 8-year period. mocracies in transition. I request the Follette, Sr. Post Office Building’’. These acts did not occur in a vacu- support of all of our colleagues in this f um, but were rather part of a pattern Chamber for these amendments as well of systematic financial mismanage- as for the underlying bill. ADJOURNMENT ment and corruption that have been Mr. Speaker, just as the United Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I going on for too many years. The States took the lead in forging the cre- move that the House do now adjourn. Henry Hyde U.N. Reform Act of 2005 ation of the United Nations in the The motion was agreed to; accord- has built-in budget certification re- aftermath of World War II, we must ingly (at 6 o’clock and 43 minutes quirements and accountability provi- lead the organization toward greater p.m.), the House adjourned until to- sions that include holding the Sec- relevance and capability in this new morrow, Thursday, June 16, 2005, at 10 retary General accountable for certi- era. The United States has waited pa- a.m. fying that the U.N.’s biannual budget tiently as the United Nations has paid f is maintained at the approved level. lip service to nominal efforts to reform By requiring transparency within the itself. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, U.N. budget, creating an Office of In- Tomorrow, I strongly urge my col- ETC. ternal Oversight Services, and an Of- leagues on both sides of the aisle to Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive fice of Ethics, we ensure that no one in vote in favor of this amendment and communications were taken from the the United Nations, from the most sen- this measure, and, in effect, save the Speaker’s table and referred as follows:

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JN7.200 H15JNPT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4559 2355. A letter from the Principal Deputy Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Associate Administrator, Environmental cy’s final rule—Louisiana: Final Authoriza- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tion of State Hazardous Waste Management ment Reform. cy’s final rule—Updating Generic Pesticide Program Revision [FRL-7922-8] received June 2377. A letter from the Inspector General, Chemical Tolerance Regulations [OPP-2003- 7, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting 0176; FRL-7706-9] received June 7, 2005, pursu- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. the semiannual report on activities of the ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2367. A letter from the Principal Deputy Office of Inspector General for the period Oc- on Agriculture. Associate Administrator, Environmental tober 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005, pursuant 2356. A communication from the President Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(d); of the United States, transmitting notifica- cy’s final rule—Revisions to the Arizona to the Committee on Government Reform. tion of the intention to reallocate funds pre- State Implementation Plan, Maricopa Coun- 2378. A letter from the Chief, Regulations viously transferred from the Emergency Re- ty Environmental Services Department [AZ and Administrative Law, USCG, Department sponse Fund; (H. Doc. No. 109–33); to the 137-0089; FRL-7912-4] received June 7, 2005, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Committee on Appropriations and ordered to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operation be printed. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Regulations: Mitchell River, MA [CGD01-05- 2357. A communication from the President 2368. A letter from the Principal Deputy 006] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received June 8, 2005, of the United States, transmitting a request Associate Administrator, Environmental pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- for a FY 2006 budget amendment for the De- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- partment of Justice and the General Services cy’s final rule—Revision of December 2000 ture. Administration; (H. Doc. No. 109–34); to the Regulatory Finding on the Emissions of Haz- 2379. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Appropriations and ordered to ardous Air Pollutants from Electric Utility and Administrative Law, USCG, Department be printed. Steam Generating Units and the Removal of of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2358. A letter from the Principal Deputy Coal—and Oil—Fired Electric Utility Steam partment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operation Under Secretary for Personnel and Readi- Generating Units From the Section 112(c) Regulations: Kennebec River, ME. [CGD01-05- ness, Department of Defense, transmitting List [OAR-2002-0056; FRL-7921-5] (RIN: 2060- 034] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received June 8, 2005, authorization of the enclosed list of officers AM96) received June 7, 2005, pursuant to 5 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to wear the insignia of the grade of brigadier U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- general in accordance with title 10, United ture. ergy and Commerce. 2380. A letter from the Chief, Regulations States Code, section 777; to the Committee 2369. A letter from the Principal Deputy and Administrative Law, USCG, Department on Armed Services. Associate Administrator, Environmental 2359. A letter from the Under Secretary for of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- partment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operation cy’s final rule—Test Procedures for Testing fense, transmitting a letter on the approved Regulations: Housatonic River, CT. [CGD01- Highway and Nonroad Engines and Omnibus retirement of Lieutenant General Martin R. 05-028] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received June 8, 2005, Technical Amendments (RIN: 2060-AM35) re- Berndt, United States Marine Corps, and his pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived June 9, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. advancement to the grade of lieutenant gen- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- eral on the retired list; to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and ture. Armed Services. Commerce. 2381. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2360. A letter from the Under Secretary for 2370. A letter from the Principal Deputy FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, De- Associate Administrator, Environmental mitting the Department’s final rule—Stand- partment of Defense, transmitting informa- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ard Instrument Approach Procedures; Mis- tion submitted to the Base Closure and Re- cy’s final rule—Prevention of Significant De- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30443; alignment Commission, pursuant to Public terioration (PSD) and Non-attainment New Amdt. No. 3120] received June 15, 2005, pursu- Law 101–510, section 2903(c)(6) and 2914(b)(1); Source Review (NSR): Equipment Replace- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee to the Committee on Armed Services. ment Provision of the Routine Maintenance, on Transportation and Infrastructure. 2361. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- Repair and Replacement Exclusion: Recon- 2382. A letter from the Program Analyst, dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a sideration [FRL-7923-3; E-Docket ID No. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- report on transactions involving U.S. exports OAR-2002-0068] (RIN: 2060-AM58) received mitting the Department’s final rule—IFR Al- to Qatar pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the June 9, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); titudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. No. 30442; Amdt. No. 454] received June 15, to the Committee on Financial Services. 2371. A letter from the Principal Deputy 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 2362. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- Associate Administrator, Environmental Committee on Transportation and Infra- dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- structure. report on transactions involving U.S. exports cy’s final rule—Texas: Final Authorization 2383. A letter from the Administrator, En- to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) pur- of State Hazardous Waste Management Pro- vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- suant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Export-Import gram Revision [FRL-7924-1] received June 9, ting a report on the status and effectivenes Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to the Com- 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of the Coastal Wetlands Conservation Plan mittee on Financial Services. Committee on Energy and Commerce. for the State of Louisiana, pursuant to Pub- 2363. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 2372. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- lic Law 101–646, section 304(h)(2); jointly to Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of the Committees on Resources and Transpor- mitting the Commission’s final rule—Regu- State, transmitting Copies of international tation and Infrastructure. lation NMS [Release No. 34-51808; File No. agreements, other than treaties, entered into f S7-10-04] (RIN: 3235-AJ18) received June 13, by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 112b(a); to the Committee on International REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Committee on Financial Services. Relations. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 2364. A letter from the Principal Deputy 2373. A letter from the General Counsel, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Associate Administrator, Environmental District of Columbia Retirement Board, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- transmitting the personal financial disclo- committees were delivered to the Clerk cy’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation sure statements of Board members, pursuant for printing and reference to the proper of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West to D.C. Code section 1–732 and 1–734(a)(1)(A); calendar, as follows: Virginia; Redesignation of the New Man- to the Committee on Government Reform. Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Rules. chester-Grant Magisterial District SO2 Non- 2374. A letter from the General Counsel, House Resolution 319. Resolution providing attainment Area and Approval of the Main- District of Columbia Retirement Board, for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745) to re- tenance Plan [R03-OAR-2004-WV-0003; FRL- transmitting a supplement to the personal form the United Nations, and for other pur- 7922-1] received June 7, 2005, pursuant to 5 financial disclosure statements of a Board poses (Rept. 109–132). Referred to the House U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- member, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1–732 Calendar. ergy and Commerce. and 1–734(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- Mr. OXLEY: Committee on Financial Serv- 2365. A letter from the Principal Deputy ernment Reform. ices. H.R. 68. A bill to require the Secretary Associate Administrator, Environmental 2375. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- of the Treasury to mint coins in commemo- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting ration of the 50th anniversary of the estab- cy’s final rule—Control of Emissions of Air the semiannual report of the Inspector Gen- lishment of the National Aeronautics and Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: In-Use eral for the period October 1, 2004 through Space Administration and the Jet Propul- Testing for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines and March 31, 2005, pursuant to Public Law 95– sion Laboratory; with an amendment (Rept. Vehicles [OAR-2004-0072; AMS-7922-4] (RIN: 452, section 5; to the Committee on Govern- 109–133 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. 2060-AM17) received June 7, 2005, pursuant to ment Reform. Mr. OXLEY: Committee on Financial Serv- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2376. A letter from the Deputy General ices. H.R. 358. A bill to require the Secretary Energy and Commerce. Counsel for Equal Opportunity and Adminis- of the Treasury to mint coins in commemo- 2366. A letter from the Principal Deputy trative Law, Department of Housing and ration of the 50th anniversary of desegrega- Associate Administrator, Environmental Urban Development, transmitting a report tion of the Little Rock Central High School

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Jun 18, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L15JN7.000 H15JNPT1 H4560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 15, 2005 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and for other pur- lowed, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California poses; with an amendment (Rept. 109–134 Pt. mittee on the Judiciary. (for himself, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and 1). Ordered to be printed. By Mr. CANTOR (for himself and Mr. Mr. DEFAZIO): TANNER): H.R. 2926. A bill to amend title IV of the f H.R. 2911. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Employee Retirement Income Security Act REPORTED BILLS SEQUENTIALLY enue Code of 1986 to modify the active busi- of 1974 to require the Pension Benefit Guar- REFERRED ness definition under section 355; to the Com- anty Corporation, in the case of airline pi- mittee on Ways and Means. lots who are required by regulation to retire Under clause 2 of rule XII, bills and By Mr. CASE (for himself and Mr. at age 60, to compute the actuarial value of reports were delivered to the Clerk for ABERCROMBIE): monthly benefits in the form of a life annu- printing, and bills referred as follows: H.R. 2912. A bill to reauthorize provisions ity commencing at age 60; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Mr. OXLEY: Committee on Financial Serv- in the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 relating By Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California ices. H.R. 68. A bill to require the Secretary to Native Hawaiian low-income housing and (for himself, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. of the Treasury to mint coins in commemo- Federal loan guarantees for Native Hawaiian TIERNEY, Mr. HOLT, Mr. GRIJALVA, ration of the 50th anniversary of the estab- housing; to the Committee on Financial Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BISHOP of New lishment of the National Aeronautics and Services. York, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. CONYERS, Space Administration and the Jet Propul- By Mr. CASTLE: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. MCCOLLUM of sion Laboratory, with an amendment; re- H.R. 2913. A bill to suspend temporarily the Minnesota, Mr. OLVER, and Ms. ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means duty on Thiamethoxam Technical; to the DELAURO): for a period ending not later than June 17, Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 2927. A bill to require the Secretary of 2005, (Rept. 109–133, Pt. 1). Ordered to be By Mr. CASTLE: Education to rebate lost Pell Grants to stu- printed. H.R. 2914. A bill to suspend temporarily the dents whose Pell Grants were reduced or Mr. OXLEY: Committee on Financial Serv- duty on Triasulfuron Technical; to the Com- eliminated because of excess expected family ices. H.R. 358. A bill to require the Secretary mittee on Ways and Means. contributions computed in the needs anal- of the Treasury to mint coins in commemo- By Mr. CASTLE: ysis process for student financial aid for aca- ration of the 50th anniversary of the desegre- H.R. 2915. A bill to suspend temporarily the demic year 2005-2006; to the Committee on gation of the Little Rock Central High duty on Brodifacoum Technical; to the Com- Education and the Workforce, and in addi- School in Little Rock, Arkansas, and for mittee on Ways and Means. tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, other purposes, with an amendment; referred By Mr. CASTLE: for a period to be subsequently determined to the Committee on Ways and Means for a H.R. 2916. A bill to suspend temporarily the by the Speaker, in each case for consider- period ending not later than June 17, 2005, duty on Pymetrozine Technical; to the Com- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- (Rept. 109–134, Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. mittee on Ways and Means. risdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. CASTLE: By Mr. ROTHMAN (for himself, Mr. f H.R. 2917. A bill to suspend temporarily the SIMMONS, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS duty on formulations of Thiamethoxam, ALLEN, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. BERKLEY, Difenoconazole, Fludioxinil, and Mefenoxam; Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public to the Committee on Ways and Means. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, Mr. bills and resolutions were introduced By Mr. CASTLE: BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BROWN of and severally referred, as follows: H.R. 2918. A bill to suspend temporarily the Ohio, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. By Mr. BAKER (for himself, Mr. duty on Trifloxysulfuron-Sodium Technical; CARSON, Mr. CASE, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. ALEX- to the Committee on Ways and Means. CONYERS, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. ANDER, Mr. JINDAL, Mr. BOUSTANY, By Mr. CASTLE: CUMMINGS, Mrs. DAVIS of California, H.R. 2919. A bill to suspend temporarily the and Mr. MELANCON): Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. H.R. 2903. A bill to provide protection, con- duty on diisopropyl succinate; to the Com- DELAURO, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. ENGEL, servation, and restoration of the wetlands, mittee on Ways and Means. Mr. EVANS, Mr. FARR, Mr. FRANK of estuaries, barrier islands, and related land By Mr. CASTLE: Massachusetts, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. H.R. 2920. A bill to suspend temporarily the and features in the Lousiana coastal area, GUTIERREZ, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. duty on 2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-(5- and for other purposes; to the Committee on HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HOLT, Mr. chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)phenol; to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. INSLEE, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, mittee on Ways and Means. By Mr. ANDREWS: Mr. JEFFERSON, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con- By Mr. CASTLE: necticut, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Is- H.R. 2904. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 2921. A bill to suspend temporarily the enue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against land, Mr. KIRK, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. duty on a mixture of Butanedioic acid, LARSEN of Washington, Mr. LEWIS of the income tax for an owner of a radio broad- dimethylester, polymer with 4-hydroxy- casting station which donates the license Georgia, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidine ethanol and fornia, Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. MCCARTHY, and other assets of such station to a non- 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine,N,N’’ ’-[1,2-eth- profit corporation for purposes of supporting Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. ane-diyl-bis [ [ [ [4,6-bis-[butyl (1,2,2,6,6- MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. nonprofit fine arts and performing arts orga- pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)amino]-1,3,5-tri- nizations, and for other purposes; to the MCHUGH, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. GEORGE azine-2 yl] imino]-3,1-propanediyl] ] MILLER of California, Mr. MORAN of Committee on Ways and Means. bis]N’,N’’- dibutyl-N’,N’’-bis(1,2,2,6,6- By Mr. MICA: Virginia, Mr. NADLER, Mr. OLVER, pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)-; to the Com- Mr. OWENS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PAYNE, H.R. 2905. A bill to amend title 49, United mittee on Ways and Means. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Ms. States Code, to require the installation of By Mr. CASTLE: ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. counter-MANPADS systems on certain pas- H.R. 2922. A bill to suspend temporarily the SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHWARZ of Michi- senger aircraft; to the Committee on Trans- duty on 4-chloro-benzonitrile; to the Com- gan, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. portation and Infrastructure. mittee on Ways and Means. SMITH of Washington, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia: By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself and Ms. STARK, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. H.R. 2906. A bill to suspend temporarily the ROS-LEHTINEN): UDALL of Colorado, Ms. WASSERMAN duty on linuron; to the Committee on Ways H.R. 2923. A bill to improve the literacy SCHULTZ, Ms. WATSON, Mr. WAXMAN, and Means. and English skills of limited English pro- Mr. WEINER, Mr. WEXLER, Ms. WOOL- By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia: ficient individuals, and for other purposes; to SEY, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. MILLER of H.R. 2907. A bill to suspend temporarily the the Committee on Education and the Work- North Carolina, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. duty on N,N-dimethylpiperidinium chloride; force. HONDA, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BOUCHER, and to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for him- Ms. ESHOO): By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia: self, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and Mr. H.R. 2928. A bill to provide for the provi- H.R. 2908. A bill to suspend temporarily the OWENS): sion by hospitals of emergency contracep- duty on diuron; to the Committee on Ways H.R. 2924. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tives to women who are survivors of sexual and Means. enue Code of 1986 to reduce motor fuel excise assault; to the Committee on Energy and By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia: taxes during periods of high fuel prices; to Commerce, and in addition to the Committee H.R. 2909. A bill to reduce temporarily the the Committee on Ways and Means. on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- duty on formulated product KROVAR IDF; By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each to the Committee on Ways and Means. OTTER, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. SIMPSON, case for consideration of such provisions as By Ms. BORDALLO: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. UDALL of Colo- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 2910. A bill to amend the Radiation rado, and Mr. DOGGETT): concerned. Exposure Compensation Act to include the H.R. 2925. A bill to amend the Reclamation By Mr. WALSH: Territory of Guam in the list of affected States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 H.R. 2929. A bill to amend title 38, United areas with respect to which claims relating to extend the authority for drought assist- States Code, to provide the same type of vo- to atmospheric nuclear testing shall be al- ance; to the Committee on Resources. cational rehabilitation benefits and services

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under laws administered by the Secretary of H.R. 1103: Mr. FARR. H.R. 2355: Mr. HALL. Veterans Affairs for certain children with H.R. 1124: Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota and H.R. 2357: Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. spina bifida as are currently available to vet- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 2358: Mr. STUPAK. erans with service-connected disabilities; to H.R. 1176: Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, H.R. 2383: Mr. CALVERT. the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, and Mr. H.R. 2388: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- By Mr. MANZULLO: KUHL of New York. ida. H. Res. 320. A resolution congratulating H.R. 1182: Mr. BACA. H.R. 2423: Mr. PRICE of Georgia and Mrs. Danica Patrick on her historic accomplish- H.R. 1217: Mr. RAHALL. CAPITO. ments in the 2005 Indianapolis 500; to the H.R. 1219: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 2486: Mr. SHAYS. Committee on Government Reform. H.R. 1226: Mr. MCHENRY. H.R. 2491: Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan, Mr. By Mr. LEACH: H.R. 1249: Mrs. CAPPS. LEVIN, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. MIL- H. Res. 321. A resolution expressing the H.R. 1272: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Mr. LER of Michigan, and Ms. KILPATRICK of sense of the House of Representatives that MCDERMOTT. Michigan. H.R. 1282: Mr. DUNCAN. the United States should support the region- H.R. 2498: Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. H.R. 1288: Mr. PITTS, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. ally balanced expansion of the membership BEAUPREZ, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. PETERSON of WELLER, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Ms. of the United Nations Security Council; to Minnesota, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. JENKINS, HART, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. the Committee on International Relations. Mr. TERRY, and Mr. PITTS. GOHMERT, and Mr. REHBERG. By Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mr. H.R. 2526: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1298: Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania, BILIRAKIS, and Mr. PALLONE): WEXLER, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. WELDON of and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H. Res. 322. A resolution expressing support Pennsylvania. H.R. 1306: Mr. CHOCOLA, Mr. HULSHOF, and for the European Court of Human Rights for H.R. 2567: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. Mr. BASS. its decisions in the Loizidou v. Turkey and BILIRAKIS, Mr. OLVER, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. H.R. 1335: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mrs. Xenides-Arestis v. Turkey cases and for ad- ETHERIDGE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. FARR, Mr. MCCARTHY, Mr. COBLE, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- mitting similar cases before the European KOLBE, and Mr. DEFAZIO. nois, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Ms. KAPTUR, Mrs. Court of Human Rights; to the Committee on H.R. 2592: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- KELLY, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. CLY- International Relations. fornia. BURN, Mr. THOMSPON of Mississippi, Mr. By Ms. PRYCE of Ohio (for herself, Mr. H.R. 2626: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. HIN- DREIER, Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. CAPPS, GORDON, and Mr. WAMP. CHEY, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. CANNON, Mr. BACHUS, H.R. 2646: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania and YOUNG of Florida, Mr. WALSH, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. BAKER. Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. FRANKS Mr. DOYLE, Mr. SCHWARZ of Michi- H.R. 2658: Mr. ADERHOLT. of Arizona, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 2695: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CAPUANO, gan, Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsyl- KILDEE, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. LAHOOD. vania, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia): ida, and Mr. MCHUGH. H.R. 2716: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H. Res. 323. A resolution supporting efforts H.R. 1358: Mr. WEXLER. to increase childhood cancer awareness, Texas. H.R. 1376: Mr. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 2717: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GEORGE MIL- treatment, and research; to the Committee H.R. 1382: Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. on Energy and Commerce. LER of California, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. PETERSON HENSARLING, and Mr. WAMP. of Minnesota, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. MOLLOHAN, f H.R. 1426: Mr. SABO, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- Mr. BACHUS, Mr. OBERSTAR, MS. VELA´ ZQUEZ, vania, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, and Ms. Mr. RANGEL, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. CHANDLER, MEMORIALS MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. H.R. 1468: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Under clause 3 of rule XII, MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. DENT, Mr. BACA, H.R. 1505: Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. FORD, and Mr. BOSWELL. 30. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of H.R. 1549: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. PRICE H.R. 2721: Mr. MURPHY, Mr. BRADY of Penn- the Legislature of the State of Arizona, rel- of North Carolina, Mr. CHANDLER, Ms. sylvania, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. DENT, ative to Senate Concurrent Memorial No. HERSETH, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. 1002 memorializing the Congress of the DELAURO, Mr. GORDON, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. FATTAH, and Mr. MURTHA. United States to enact legislation that ZOE LOFGREN of California, Mr. FORD, Mrs. H.R. 2746: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. WEXLER, would reform the Endangered Species Act; to KELLY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. and Mr. OWENS. the Committee on Resources. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. SIM- H.R. 2780: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. MOORE of MONS, Mr. BOEHLERT, Ms. GINNY BROWN- f Kansas, and Mrs. MCCARTHY. AITE NSLEE W of Florida, Mr. I , and Mrs. H.R. 2792: Mr. PAUL. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CAPITO. H.R. 2793: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 1558: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 2811: Mr. ALLEN, Mr. AL GREEN of Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1599: Mr. ADERHOLT. Texas, and Ms. WOOLSEY. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1607: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H.R. 2828: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1642: Mr. MACK, Mr. GARRETT of New tions as follows: H.R. 2834: Mr. BAIRD and Mr. GENE GREEN H.R. 34: Mr. RANGEL. Jersey, and Mr. PITTS. of Texas. H.R. 1651: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. SHIMKUS, H.R. 65: Mr. WAMP. H.R. 2835: Mr. STUPAK. and Mr. AKIN. H.R. 97: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2840: Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. H.R. 1652: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 98: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 2876: Mrs. KELLY, Mr. UDALL of New H.R. 1671: Mr. BOOZMAN. H.R. 111: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA and Mr. POR- Mexico, Mr. BASS, Mr. BONNER, Mr. VAN H.R. 1704: Mr. JENKINS. TER. HOLLEN, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- H.R. 1709: Mr. SHAYS, Mr. COSTA, Mr. FIL- H.R. 153: Ms. CARSON and Mr. ACKERMAN. ington, Ms. HARMAN, and Ms. GRANGER. NER, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. WU, Mr. H.R. 195: Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania. H.J. Res. 53: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. UPTON, NADLER, and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 312: Mr. DOYLE, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. Ms. HART, and Mr. ISTOOK. H.R. 1736: Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. WEXLER, Mr. PASTOR, and Mr. CUELLAR. H. Con. Res. 140: Mr. PENCE and Mr. ISSA. H.R. 1742: Mr. FILNER and Mr. ETHERIDGE. H.R. 408: Ms. MATSUI. H. Con. Res. 155: Mr. WOLF and Mr. MCNUL- H.R. 1951: Mr. WEXLER, Mr. UDALL of Colo- H.R. 510: Mr. PLATTS. TY. rado, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. H.R. 583: Mr. HONDA. H. Con. Res. 157: Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Ms. SAXTON, and Mr. MARSHALL. H.R. 615: Mr. CLEAVER. ATSUI ORDALLO ASE AVIS H.R. 1954: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. M , Ms. B , Mr. C , Mrs. D H.R. 676: Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 1956: Mr. PENCE and Mrs. JO ANN of California, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 690: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. DAVIS of Virginia. Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. WALSH, Mr. H.R. 769: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 1973: Mr. RUSH. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. FILNER, Mr. THOMP- H.R. 772: Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. KEN- H.R. 2045: Mr. LAHOOD. SON of California, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. NEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. PETERSON of Min- H.R. 2070: Mr. BERMAN. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. NORTON, Ms. nesota, and Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 2073: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. DELAURO, Mr. MCCOTTER, and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 805: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 2108: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H. Con. Res. 160: Mr. SHIMKUS, Ms. MOORE H.R. 819: Mr. LINDER. H.R. 2209: Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. GILLMOR, and of Wisconsin, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 827: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. THOMP- H.R. 856: Mr. NORWOOD. H.R. 2231: Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. SON of Mississippi, Mr. MEEKS of New York, H.R. 865: Mr. HAYES. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. CUMMINGS, H.R. 893: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Virginia, Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania, Mr. RUSH, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 944: Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. PLATTS, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Georgia, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. GUTIER- H.R. 994: Mr. WAMP, Mr. NADLER, Ms. and Mr. EMANUEL. REZ, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. REYES, VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Mr. BOREN. H.R. 2237: Mrs. CAPPS. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. EVANS, Mr. H.R. 998: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. H.R. 2251: Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. CLYBURN, Ms. PELOSI, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. JEF- H.R. 1059: Mr. TIERNEY. FORD, and Mr. SESSIONS. FERSON, and Mr. SABO.

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H. Res. 76: Mr. OWENS. On page 4, line 2, insert after the dollar On page 3, line 2, insert after the dollar H. Res. 84: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by amount the following: ‘‘(increased by H. Res. 123: Mr. CARDOZA and Mrs. $500,000,000)’’. $250,000,000)’’. NORTHUP. On page 4, line 15, insert after the dollar On page 3, line 13, insert after the dollar H. Res. 127: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. WAXMAN, amount the following: ‘‘(increased by amount the following: ‘‘(increased by Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Mr. FILNER. $50,000,000)’’. $50,000,000)’’. H. Res. 172: Mr. KUCINICH. On page 5, line 3, insert after the dollar H. Res. 246: Mr. UPTON. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by On page 4, line 2, insert after the dollar H. Res. 256: Mr. BACHUS. $50,000,000)’’. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by H. Res. 276: Ms. HARRIS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE On page 5, line 17, insert after the dollar $250,000,000)’’. of Texas, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. OWENS, Mr. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by On page 4, line 15, insert after the dollar SWEENEY, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. WOLF, Mr. $50,000,000)’’. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. WEXLER, and On page 6, line 5, insert after the dollar $25,000,000)’’. Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by H. Res. 302: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN and Mr. On page 5, line 3, insert after the dollar $50,000,000)’’. OSBORNE. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by H. Res. 311: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. On page 6, line 19, insert after the dollar $25,000,000)’’. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by DEGETTE, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. MCGOVERN, On page 5, line 17, insert after the dollar $50,000,000)’’. Mr. HONDA, and Mr. CONYERS. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by On page 7, line 8, insert after the dollar H. Res. 318: Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. $25,000,000)’’. amount the following: ‘‘(increased by f $50,000,000)’’. On page 6, line 5, insert after the dollar DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM On page 29, line 17, insert after the dollar amount the following: ‘‘(increased by $25,000,000)’’. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS amount the following: ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000,000)’’. On page 6, line 19, insert after the dollar Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2863 amount the following: ‘‘(increased by were deleted from public bills and reso- $25,000,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS lutions as follows: On page 7, line 8, insert after the dollar AMENDMENT NO. 7: Page 19, line 9, insert H.R. 939: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. after the dollar amount the following: ‘‘(in- amount the following: ‘‘(increased by f creased by $375,000,000)’’. $25,000,000)’’. AMENDMENTS Page 24, line 10, insert after the dollar On page 29, line 17, insert after the dollar amount the following: ‘‘(increased by amount the following: ‘‘(reduced by Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- $125,000,000)’’. $2,000,000,000)’’. posed amendments were submitted as Page 29, line 17, insert after the dollar H.R. 2863 follows: amount the following: ‘‘(reduced by H.R. 2862 $500,000,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MR. RUSH OFFERED BY: MR. WEINER H.R. 2863 AMENDMENT NO. 10: At the end of the bill AMENDMENT NO. 34: Page 26, line 25, after OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO (before the short title), insert the following: the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by AMENDMENT NO. 8: Page 117, after line 5, in- TITLE X—ADDITIONAL GENERAL $126,152,000)’’. sert the following title: PROVISIONS Page 57, line 9, after the dollar amount, in- TITLE X—ADDITIONAL GENERAL SEC. 10001. None of the funds made avail- sert ‘‘(reduced by $126,152,000)’’. PROVISIONS H.R. 2863 able in this Act may be used by the Depart- SEC. 10lll. None of the funds made avail- ment of Defense to enter into a contract OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS able in this Act may be used to initiate mili- with an entity that a court of law, or any of- AMENDMENT NO. 6: On page 2, line 15, insert tary operations except in accordance with fice within the Department of Defense that after the dollar amount the following: ‘‘(in- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the oversees contracts, has found to have vio- creased by $600,000,000)’’. United States. lated any Federal civil rights law. On page 3, line 2, insert after the dollar H.R. 2863 amount the following: ‘‘(increased by H.R. 2863 $500,000,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS OFFERED BY: MR. HOSTETTLER On page 3, line 13, insert after the dollar AMENDMENT NO. 9: On page 2, line 15, insert amount the following: ‘‘(increased by after the dollar amount the following: ‘‘(in- AMENDMENT NO. 11: Strike section 9012 $100,000,000)’’. creased by $300,000,000)’’. (page 115, line 14, through page 117, line 5).

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Vol. 151 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2005 No. 79 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, the underlying first-degree amendment called to order by the Honorable SAM PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, as well. BROWNBACK, a Senator from the State Washington, DC, June 15, 2005. We expect to make further progress of Kansas. To the Senate: on the bill following those votes. So it Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby will be a very busy day. We may go PRAYER appoint the Honorable SAM BROWNBACK, a into the early evening tonight. I know The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Senator from the State of Kansas, to per- there are a number of events planned fered the following prayer: form the duties of the Chair. tonight. I say that only to encourage Let us pray. TED STEVENS, people to come and offer their amend- Immortal, invisible God only wise, President pro tempore. ments and debate their amendments Your love endures throughout all gen- Mr. BROWNBACK thereupon as- over the course of the day. erations. Thank You for Your won- sumed the Chair as Acting President We will be finishing the bill by the drous work and for Your constant care pro tempore. end of next week. The Democratic lead- for our world. f er and I have been consistent with that Lord, today, bless our Senators. Let regard. So we want people to come to RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME their lips disperse knowledge and their the floor and offer those amendments. conduct produce peace. Empower them The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to walk with integrity and to strive to pore. Under the previous order, the pore. The Democratic leader. honor You. Remind them often that leadership time is reserved. Mr. REID. Mr. President, we made a humility comes before honor. Grant f lot of progress yesterday. It may not that whatever work they do, they may seem that way because all we did was RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY ethanol. There were a lot of activities labor for You. Guide them in all of LEADER their decisions and give them the going on behind the scenes to move power to live victoriously. Give them The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- this legislation forward. Senator CANT- the perseverance to finish the tasks pore. The majority leader is recog- WELL will offer her amendment this they start. nized. morning. I do not know how long that Lord, help each of us to not simply f will take. The unfortunate death of Jim Exon, I hope, will not cause us to honor You with our lips but also with SCHEDULE our lives. All this we ask for Your hold things up. I hope the two man- love’s sake. Amen. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morn- agers of the bill can have a number of ing we will resume consideration of the amendments offered and stack those f Energy bill. We will be spending all of amendments, with the permission of this week and, in all likelihood, all of the majority leader, and probably vote PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE next week on the bill. We plan on com- on those, we hope, in the morning pleting the bill by the end of next sometime. The Honorable SAM BROWNBACK led week. Yesterday, the chairman offered The big issues left are a renewable the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: a first-degree amendment relating to standard for electricity, we have a I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ethanol. Last night, we were able to number of global warming issues, and United States of America, and to the Repub- consider and table a second-degree there are other issues. If we get the lic for which it stands, one nation under God, amendment relating to safe harbor. Cantwell amendment decided and we indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Today, we will be considering another do the global warming amendments second-degree amendment which was and electricity standards, I think we f offered by Senator SCHUMER. It is our are down the road on this important expectation to have a vote in relation piece of legislation. We need coopera- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING to that amendment very shortly this tion from both sides. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE morning, hopefully within the next 30 It is an important piece of legisla- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The minutes. Senators, therefore, should be tion. I know the President gave a clerk will please read a communication on notice and their offices should no- speech yesterday wanting us to move to the Senate from the President pro tify them that we might be voting forward. We want to move forward on tempore (Mr. STEVENS). around 10 o’clock, or shortly there- it. Senators DOMENICI and BINGAMAN The legislative clerk read the fol- after. If we are able to table that have done a very good job of getting us lowing letter: amendment, we would like to vote on to where we are.

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VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.000 S15PT1 S6600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 ENERGY When we go back to our States, again At the same time as our economy has Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today we and again we hear that anyone filling grown, U.S. consumption of oil has will continue consideration of the En- up that tank of gas knows that Amer- steadily increased. So declining supply, ergy bill, as we just discussed. The de- ica is in desperate need of an energy increased consumption. As a result, our bate has been very thorough and ro- plan. With gas now averaging well over reliance on foreign oil and foreign bust. Today I expect it to be so as we $2 a gallon, every American family, sources of energy, of course, have had debate a number of very important every worker, every small business to increase. So the problem is pretty issues, but I am confident, very opti- owner is feeling the bite, is feeling the clear, and that is the response we are mistic, that we will have a strong bi- pinch. Gas prices are taking a bigger delivering on the Senate floor. partisan bill that will be overwhelm- and bigger piece out of the family Today, we import most of our oil ingly supported by this body by the budget and that, of course, leaves less from the North, from Canada; also time we complete it at the end of next money to spend on items such as from the South, Venezuela, Saudi Ara- week. clothes, food, groceries, as well as bia, and Mexico. However, as we look I thank Senator DOMENICI and Sen- looking forward to that next summer out over the next 5, 10, and 15 years, ator BINGAMAN for their tremendous vacation. the Department of Energy’s Energy In- leadership. They started in this session We can do better. We are doing better formation Administration predicts with a bipartisan commitment to in this bill. We know we can. And we that more of the oil that we need will produce a bill that speaks to the needs have within our reach the ability to de- come from the OPEC countries in the that are so clear and evident to all of liver clean, reliable, and affordable en- Middle East. us and to the American people. They ergy. All we have to do is imagine the We must take steps to reduce our de- deserve great credit for working to- future and project out what the future pendence on foreign countries and gether and working hard through all of is going to be like, and then pull that thereby enhance our energy security at these complicated details to come up back to the present and take action by home. When we rely on other nations with a plan that both sides of the aisle debating and, where appropriate, for more than half our oil supply, we will be able to support. amending the bill and then passing it simply put our security at risk. We I am pleased that during the Energy over the next several days. need a system based upon efficiency, bill debate we are discussing the im- As we look to the future, imagine a balance, and common sense. We need a portance of increasing our Nation’s use future where coal is turned into a system that will respond to the obvious of renewable fuels, such as ethanol, clean, cheap gas. It is not as far away needs that are growing worse, chal- which we spent a lot of time on yester- as one might think or as most people lenges that are increasing each day day, as we will today, as well as bio- thought 10 or 15 years ago. We have a that we do not produce a bill. diesel. 400- to 500-year supply of coal right We can look at nuclear energy as a I am a strong supporter of the renew- here in the United States. My col- great example. It is clean, it is effi- able fuels standard which will double league from Tennessee, Senator ALEX- cient, and it has the potential to sig- the use of ethanol and biodiesel over ANDER, discussed on the floor last week nificantly reduce our dependence on the next 7 years. Increasing use of how, if we apply our technological foreign supplies. The Navy powers doz- these home-grown, clean-burning re- know-how, imagination, and ability, ens of its vessels with nuclear energy newable fuels is essential to reducing capture that innovation, we can turn and docks these ships at ports all over both our short- and long-term depend- that very coal into clean coal gas, and the world. They have not had one acci- ence on foreign oil. by doing that, as a byproduct we would dent. We are currently, as has been dis- be able to share that with the entire France uses nuclear energy to pro- cussed many times, 56 percent depend- world. We can do that by capturing our vide 80 percent of its electricity supply. ent on these foreign sources of oil with innovations, taking these natural re- Japan allows one, two, three new reac- all predictions aiming that we will be sources, applying those innovations in tors to be built each year. In the 68 percent dependent by 2025 if we do a way that transforms them, and then United States, we have not ordered a nothing. That is a call to action and, in sharing them with the entire world. new nuclear power reactor plant in the many ways, that explains much of the That is the sort of thinking that is last 30 years, since the 1970s. We can, action on the floor of the Senate this going on in this bill. It is the sort of and we should, pursue commonsense ef- week. transformational thinking that the forts to produce clean, safe, affordable, One of the major goals in the bill is American people expect and should ex- and reliable energy, nuclear energy, for to reduce that dependence and thereby pect. It is time for an energy plan that America’s families. It only makes enhance our own energy security. We is long overdue but also an energy plan sense. It is common sense. will accomplish that through adoption that incorporates this innovation and Increasing our domestic supply is of this bill. The renewable fuels stand- this technology. We have gone on for critically important, but we also have ard is a critical component, an impor- way too long, we have gone on for 10 to look at the conservation side of the tant aspect of this energy policy. years without a comprehensive plan. equation. We simply need to look at Increasing use of ethanol and bio- We have attempted this in the past. We the transportation sector. Nearly 70 diesel is a bipartisan issue. It was in attempted it in the last Congress and percent of the oil we use goes to power the last Congress. I, along with the we were unsuccessful. We passed a good the cars and trucks that we drive every then-Democratic leader, Senator bill on the Senate floor and the House day. If we are serious about reducing Daschle, introduced the renewable passed a bill, but we did not get agree- our dependence on foreign oil, we must fuels standard amendment on the Sen- ment in conference to get a bill to the look at new ways to power and fuel ate floor. I am working with colleagues President of the United States. those vehicles. We are already doing on both sides of the aisle to help forge As we have debated and have been this with hybrid cars which, as we all an agreement on this issue again this unable to bring a bill to conclusion, en- know, are becoming more popular, and year, and I am very pleased with our ergy prices have gone higher and high- with the alternative fuels that we have progress to date, over the course of er. We have become more and more de- been discussing on the floor yesterday yesterday, and I expect today. pendent on foreign sources of energy. and today, ethanol and biodiesel. We In particular I thank Senators These foreign sources do not nec- must continue to move in this direc- THUNE, TALENT, LUGAR, HAGEL, GRASS- essarily have the best interests of the tion by continuing and increasing our LEY, INHOFE, BOND, VOINOVICH, COLE- United States at heart. investment in hydrogen fuel cell re- MAN, and colleagues on the other side In the 1960s and early 1970s, the search. of the aisle who worked so hard to get United States produced almost as President Bush has said that his goal us to this point. It was, again, a huge much oil as we consumed. In those dec- is that today’s children will take their bipartisan effort with people in this ades, imports were very small. In about driver’s test in a zero-emission vehicle. body working together. I look forward 1972, U.S. oil production began to de- That would go a long way toward help- to supporting this bipartisan effort cline, and it has been declining stead- ing to reduce our dependence and en- over the course of the coming days. ily ever since. hance our security.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.002 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6601 The fuel that we are increasingly ical nominee to serve. Virtually every say the vice chair Senator ROCKE- talking about, which is probably the other administration has recognized FELLER of West Virginia, which is the most dramatic when we look at the the Senate’s rights and provided the proper title—offered his assistance, to challenges before us, is natural gas. needed information—every administra- break the impasse. He sent a letter to Natural gas is another energy source tion, that is, except this one. Many col- the Director of National Intelligence, we depend on heavily and another area leagues on the majority have stood for John Negroponte, to that effect. in which we are becoming increasingly the Senate’s right to get information We have said publicly, if this admin- reliant on imports. Because natural gas from the executive branch in the past. istration, similar to every other ad- is clean burning and relatively cheap, We have many statements on record to ministration, respects the requests of it has become the fuel of choice for new that effect. These colleagues have the Senate, we will immediately move electric power generation in recent made it clear, with their words and to grant Bolton an up-or-down vote. I years. Sixty percent of homes across deeds, that it was perfectly legitimate stand by that pledge today. I hope my America are heated and cooled today for the Senate to withhold action on an colleagues on the other side of the aisle with natural gas. executive nominee until the executive will recognize we are following their While demand has been steadily branch provided certain information, precedent with our actions today. I growing, and for good reason, domestic even if the information requested had hope this administration brings an end supply has remained relatively flat. In nothing to do with the nominee in to its pattern of abusing its powers and fact, in 2003, we imported 15 percent of question. treats this coequal branch of Govern- the gas we used but by 2025 the percent In this instance, we are seeking in- ment with the respect it deserves. of gas that is used that will be im- formation that bears directly on the I suggest the absence of a quorum. ported is going to go up twofold, is fitness of John Bolton to serve as our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- going to double. Yes, we need to take representative to the United Nations. pore. The clerk will call the roll. bold action in the United States to ad- We are not engaging in any fishing ex- The assistant legislative clerk pro- dress America’s energy challenges, and pedition. We are seeking clearly de- ceeded to call the roll. we need to do this head on. We are fined documents and information about Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask doing that on the Senate floor. two very important issues: unanimous consent the order for the No. 1, did Bolton attempt to exag- The Energy bill we are debating over quorum call be rescinded. gerate what Congress would be told these 2 weeks is a strong step in the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. about Syria’s alleged weapons of mass right direction. I hope that we will be VITTER). Without objection, it is so or- destruction capabilities? Remember, able to continue to work together to dered. we have some experience in weapons of pass a strong and bipartisan bill so we mass destruction information being al- f can get this important legislation to tered and manipulated. ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 the President of the United States so No. 2, did Bolton use and perhaps The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under that he can sign it. misuse highly classified intelligence the previous order, the Senate will re- America needs this policy. It needs intercepts to spy on bureaucratic rivals this policy to keep our families safe, who disagreed with his views or for sume consideration of H.R. 6, which the strong, and secure. We need a policy other inappropriate purposes? clerk will report. that keeps us competitive, and we need These are two very direct, simple The legislative clerk read as follows: a policy that continues to help us to issues that bear on this man’s capa- A bill (H.R. 6) to ensure jobs for our future move forward. bility and fitness to serve in the United with secure, affordable and reliable energy. I yield the floor. Nations. Pending: f The administration’s position on Domenici amendment No. 779 (to amend- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY these requests has been that political ment No. 775), to eliminate methyl tertiary LEADER appointees are qualified to see this in- butyl ether from the United States fuel sup- formation but that Senators elected by ply, to increase production and use of renew- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the American people are not. I believe able fuel, and to increase the Nation’s energy pore. The Democratic leader is recog- this is unacceptable. independence. nized. During this impasse, Senate Demo- Schumer amendment No. 782 (to amendment No. 779), to strike the reliable fuels f crats have repeatedly demonstrated subtitle of the amendment. BOLTON NOMINATION our good faith to break the current impasse and give Mr. Bolton a vote. Yes- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. REID. Mr. President, from the terday, I heard some of my Republican ator from New York. outset of the debate on John Bolton’s colleagues assert that Democrats have Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I be- nomination, Senate Democrats have been shifting the goalpost on resolving lieve the order of business is my sec- had a clear and consistent position. If this issue, and they are absolutely ond-degree amendment to the amend- the administration works in good faith right, we have. Instead of having a 100- ment of my friend from New Mexico. to give the Senate the information it yard football field, now we have made The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is deserves, the Senate Democrats are it only 60 yards. We have moved in the pending question. ready to immediately give this nomi- their direction. Just last week, Sen- Mr. SCHUMER. When do we expect a nation an up-or-down vote. We said ators BIDEN, ranking member of For- vote, Mr. President? What is the order this as far back as April, and it re- eign Relations and, of course, Senator of business here? mains our position today. Despite the DODD, the ranking member of the Rules The PRESIDING OFFICER. We do administration’s refusal to turn over Committee, made another effort to re- not yet have a consent request. We are any of the requested information dur- solve the impasse over the Bolton nom- expecting that soon. ing this time period, Senator FRIST ination. Everyone in the Senate and Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I will told me yesterday he was inclined to outside this body should understand address this amendment. Let me say, seek another vote on the Bolton nomi- that this offer moves significantly this amendment is one that still re- nation. While the majority leader is away from our initial request in a sin- quires all the Clean Air standards to be certainly within his rights to do this, cere effort to resolve the situation. Ev- met but removes the ethanol mandate. unless the administration changes eryone should also understand that, That is what this amendment does. course before this vote is held, the out- unfortunately, this latest effort to The underlying Domenici amend- come will be exactly the same as it was reach an accommodation with the ment on ethanol is so wrong. The last month and may even have less sup- White House has apparently met the amendment is a boondoggle. It hurts port than it did before. same fate as previous efforts to work drivers and it hurts the free market. It Here is why: The history and prece- things out—silence from the adminis- is a boondoggle because it takes money dent in the Senate makes it clear the tration. out of the pockets of drivers and puts Senate has a right to information that Even yesterday, the ranking member it into the pockets of the big ethanol bears directly on the fitness of a polit- of the Finance Committee—I should producers.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.003 S15PT1 S6602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 The bottom line is very simple. In There will be no free market here at Having said that, I move to table the places where they need ethanol, there all. amendment. I ask for the yeas and is a mandate, and in places where they There could not be an amendment nays. do not need ethanol, there is a man- that does more damage—damage to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a date. This is nothing less than an eth- drivers, damage to the free market, sufficient second? anol gas tax levied on every driver: the damage to the system that says we do There is a sufficient second. employee driving to work, the mom not force things on people they do not The question is on agreeing to the driving the kids to school, the truck- need. It is hard to believe. motion. driver who earns a living. Gas prices I know the political forces here. We The clerk will call the roll. are high enough. It is utterly amazing have coalitions. We have big industry The assistant legislatuve clerk called that in this body we seek to raise the and people from the corn-growing the roll. prices even higher than they are now States on one side. But if we required Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- because that is what this amendment every person in New Mexico or Georgia ators were necessarily absent: the Sen- will do—particularly if you are on the or West Virginia or Montana to buy ator from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), and coasts or in large parts of the South. If New York milk, no matter how much it the Senator from Alaska (Mr. STE- you are not in an area that has a lot of cost and whether they needed it, you VENS). ethanol production, make no mistake would be on your feet hollering. But to Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the about it, the underlying amendment require New York drivers and drivers Senator from Vermont (Mr. JEFFORDS) will raise your gas prices. The Schumer from Maine and Florida and Texas and is necessarily absent. amendment will make sure that gas Arizona and California and Washington The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there prices do not go up any higher because to buy Middle Western corn-based eth- any other Senators in the Chamber de- of an ethanol mandate. anol is equally outrageous. siring to vote? The bottom line is this boondoggle We have had this amendment around The result was announced—yeas 69, not only hurts drivers and puts money for a while. I have been fighting it as nays 28, as follows: in the pockets of the big ethanol pro- long as I have been here. I understand [Rollcall Vote No. 138 Leg.] ducers, but this amendment puts a dag- the political forces, but the political YEAS—69 ger in the heart of the concept of a free forces should not mitigate what is Akaka Dayton Levin market. We have lots of my friends, right. If you believe in the free market, Alexander DeMint Lincoln particularly on the other side of the if you believe in protecting drivers, do Allen DeWine Lugar Baucus Dole Martinez aisle, who praise the free market all not vote for this amendment. If you Bayh Domenici McConnell the time—as they should. But then would not vote for a gas tax, why vote Bennett Dorgan Murray they fold to the ethanol lobby and vote for an ethanol tax? It is the same Biden Durbin Nelson (FL) for one of the most anti-free-market thing. It is the same concept. There are Bingaman Enzi Nelson (NE) Bond Feingold Obama amendments that has come on this many other ways to make the air Brownback Frist Pryor floor in decades, because not only do cleaner. Bunning Graham Reid we subsidize ethanol, which we do, and Talk to refiners on the coasts. They Burns Grassley Roberts can crack the petroleum to meet the Burr Hagel Salazar not only do we deal with ethanol in Byrd Harkin Sarbanes terms of imports, not only do we re- Clean Air standards. They are not Cantwell Hatch Sessions quire ethanol in this amendment going to buy the ethanol, anyway, but Carper Hutchison Shelby whether you need it but, amazingly they are still going to have to pay for Chambliss Inhofe Smith Cochran Inouye Stabenow enough, this amendment says: If you it. Coleman Isakson Talent do not use the ethanol, you still have I urge my colleagues to defeat this Conrad Johnson Thomas to pay for it. poorly conceived, unfair amendment Cornyn Kerry Thune So somebody driving in New York or that puts a dagger in the heart of any- Craig Kohl Vitter Crapo Landrieu Voinovich Philadelphia or Boston or Bangor, ME, thing that we might consider the free somebody driving in Seattle or Port- market. NAYS—28 land or Los Angeles or San Francisco— I yield the floor. Allard Gregg Rockefeller areas where there is not much eth- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Boxer Kennedy Santorum ator from New Mexico. Chafee Kyl Schumer anol—is going to pay 5 cents, 10 cents, Clinton Lautenberg Snowe 15 cents more to go into the pockets of Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, this Coburn Leahy Specter the ethanol producers, even when the amendment will gut the ethanol Collins Lieberman Sununu drivers do not use ethanol. amendment which has been crafted in a Corzine Lott Warner Dodd McCain Wyden It is so unfair to do this. It is wrong bipartisan manner. My good friend Ensign Mikulski to do this. If you come from Iowa or Il- from New York suggested it would be Feinstein Reed linois, and ethanol is good for your gas- unfair to make us all buy milk pro- NOT VOTING—3 duced in New York. I think that would oline and it is the best way to make it Jeffords Murkowski Stevens cleaner, that is fine. But if there are not only be unfair, but it would be a other ways to do this, then why do we disaster because we wouldn’t have any The motion was agreed to. require ethanol? milk anywhere because they do not Mr. DOMENICI. I move to reconsider We know why. Some say it will help produce enough milk to go anywhere in the vote. the corn grower. When was the last the United States. Mr. REID. I move to lay that motion time the little family farmer benefited In any event, we ought to table this on the table. from a policy where three or four big amendment and get on with the Energy The motion to lay on the table was companies control the show? They do bill. I compliment the Senator on his agreed to. not benefit when it comes to meat, arguments. He always makes excellent The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- they do not benefit when it comes to arguments in behalf of his State and ator from New Mexico is recognized. milk, they do not benefit when it his people. In this case I believe the AMENDMENT NO. 779 comes to wheat, they do not benefit country is going to be well served by Mr. DOMENICI. We are still on the when it comes to corn. So to put a few making us less dependent upon oil that ethanol amendment. I understand—so pennies—and that is all it will be—in is imported from a cartel. Senators will know—there are still ne- the pocket of the family farmer, we He speaks of competition and wheth- gotiations taking place. I am hopeful charge drivers around the country bil- er there is going to be competition in they will be fruitful with reference to lions of dollars. ethanol. Let’s be serious about this. some portion of this amendment. We Make no mistake about it, most of There is no competition in the world are going to stay on it and see what those billions will not go to the family markets for oil. In this case we are happens. farmer, they will go to the Archer Dan- going to be producing ethanol that is In the meantime, a couple Senators iels Midlands of the world—a company American in order to displace, gallon have indicated they would like to that was once accused of price fixing. by gallon, the oil we import. speak. I understood Senator AKAKA had

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.005 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6603 come up and asked if he could be heard. while rather than get off of it. We are Mr. INHOFE. Reserving the right to He is not here. going to do the best we can to move object, I would inquire of the Chair, I yield to the Senator. this bill. We need your help. We need was there a UC proposed? Mr. REID. Mr. President, we are our leader’s help to move ahead. Mr. REID. Basically, to set aside this ready for the next amendment. What I Mr. MCCONNELL. Will the chairman amendment. would suggest for the good of the order yield? Mr. INHOFE. To set aside mine. I ob- is that while they are negotiating a fi- Mr. DOMENICI. I am pleased to ject. nality of this ethanol amendment— yield. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- that is taking place as we speak—Sen- Mr. MCCONNELL. I say to my friend tion is heard. ator CANTWELL be allowed to move for- from Oklahoma that if his amendment The Senator from Nebraska is recog- ward on her amendment. We would cer- became the pending business right nized. tainly agree that anytime they want to after Cantwell, he would be in exactly Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Mr. Presi- come back and finish the work on eth- the same position he is in right now. dent, I thank the Chair for giving me this brief opportunity to speak about anol, she would step aside. But we have Our discussions could continue. It the renewable fuels provisions in the such a limited amount of time on this would at least allow the Senate to Energy bill. I thank my colleagues, most important piece of legislation. process another amendment. Senators FRIST and REID, for their We have today. Of course, because of Mr. REID. It is my understanding leadership, and Senators LUGAR, HAR- the funeral of Senator Exon, we cannot that Senator INHOFE’s amendment or KIN, TALENT, and so many others for have votes this afternoon. There are the underlying ethanol amendment their efforts in developing this impor- six or seven Senators leaving. Then we will be the pending business after Cant- tant legislation. have a longstanding conference on Fri- well. That would be fine with us. I am here today to support the re- day, so tomorrow is going to be the Mr. DOMENICI. Let me ask maybe if newable fuels provision in the Senate heavy workload of this week. we could put in a quorum for a minute. Energy bill. This legislation is one of This is our first amendment. We be- Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a the pillars for economic development lieve we would do well if we could move quorum. for rural America, one segment of the forward with it. Senator CANTWELL has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The population that lagged behind in the been very patient. She waited here all clerk will call the roll. economic surge of the 1990s, yet a seg- day yesterday, and she is here again The assistant legislative clerk pro- ment positioned to play such an inte- today. ceeded to call the roll. gral role in fueling our Nation. So I am wondering—I see, of course, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- It is rare when legislation benefits that the distinguished chairman of the imous consent that the order for the all. It is rare when legislation creates committee is here. I wonder if I could quorum call be rescinded. only winners. It is clear that the pro- have Senator INHOFE’s attention. If I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without duction and use of renewable fuels is a could, I am sorry to interrupt the con- objection, it is so ordered. win/win situation—a win for farmers versation, but I am wondering if the Mr. REID. Mr. President, we have from rural communities, a win for con- distinguished Senator from Oklahoma had a conversation as suggested by the sumers, and a win for the environment. would allow the present amendment to distinguished chairman. He is, as That is why as Governor of Nebraska, I be set aside. I know there are negotia- usual, right. invited other Governors interested in tions going on at the present time. We I ask unanimous consent that the creating a group devoted to the pro- could allow Senator CANTWELL to offer pending amendment be set aside and motion and increased use of ethanol to her amendment. Anytime you wanted that Senator CANTWELL be allowed to join me in Nebraska. In September of to come back on the floor, we would be offer her amendment, and that at such 1991, we met, and the Governors’ Eth- happy to yield the floor and come back time as the majority wants to regain anol Coalition emerged. Membership in to you. It would just help things move the floor to discuss the matter of eth- the coalition doubled from 9 to 19 along. anol, Senator CANTWELL would step States during the first year, and now Mr. INHOFE. I say to the distin- down. stands at 30 States, with international guished minority leader that I appre- Mr. DOMENICI. Reserving the right representatives from Brazil, Canada, ciate his comments and I note his to object, how long do you think the Mexico, Sweden, and Thailand—30 thoughts, but the answer would be no. Cantwell amendment might take? States, red and blue States. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I know the Mr. REID. A couple of hours. With First, I mentioned this legislation is majority leader, and I want to move the 12:30 schedule, I would hope we a win for farmers in rural commu- this legislation along. We have great would have a vote on ethanol; other- nities. Three years ago, we completed plans for the last week of this work pe- wise, we will debate that and whenever the farm bill which at the time was riod to do some appropriations bills, that finishes move to another issue, if characterized as one very important one of which I hope would be the bill of ethanol is not resolved. It is not going part of the economic revitalization Senator DOMENICI and this Senator to be a day-long debate. plan for rural America. Economic stim- which we have been fortunate enough Mr. DOMENICI. Could I ask the dis- ulus can come in many forms and the to be chairman and ranking member of tinguished minority leader another production of renewable fuels is cer- that committee for many years. We question? Do you know if there are any tainly a viable option for rural Amer- were able to complete that yesterday other amendments that are ready on ica, especially—and candidly—in my in the subcommittee and will be ready your side after Senator CANTWELL? State of Nebraska. to move. It is such a waste of the coun- Mr. REID. It is my understanding It is as simple as this: Demand for try’s time not to move forward. I have that the ranking member of the com- corn to create ethanol raises prices for made my good-faith gesture to do so. I mittee has one on renewables that is corn. Demand for sorghum to create hope everyone understands that we ready to go, electricity renewables, ethanol raises prices for sorghum. De- can’t rush forward on cloture when portfolio standard that we have demand for soybeans to create biodiesel there is nothing having been done to bated on a number of occasions. I as- raises prices for soybeans. Added to the allow us to offer amendments. sume that with all the work done on important feature of farm profitability The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- global warming, there are several is the idea that increased grain prices ator from New Mexico. amendments around, some of which are result in less assistance to producers Mr. DOMENICI. Let me say to the bipartisan. I am sure that is ready to under the farm bill in the form of loan distinguished minority leader, I am go. So there are a number of amend- deficiency payments and counter- fully aware of the problem he has dis- ments ready to go. cyclical payments—yes, less govern- cussed. I am empathetic and want to Mr. DOMENICI. I think global warm- ment assistance. Merging the realities move ahead. But I think it is better for ing is going to wait until next week. of agricultural economics and farm a while to let the ethanol deal which is Mr. REID. Which is fine with us. policy into energy legislation is the being considered in terms of perhaps Mr. DOMENICI. I have no objection— type of responsible legislation the vot- some modification to continue for a just a moment. ers sent us here to enact.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.011 S15PT1 S6604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 I am unabashedly proud of what my cently reported, ‘‘. . . since the start of the and prices high, but also resulted in record home State has accomplished in this year, the wholesale price of ethanol has fall- high monopoly profits (see Table 1). The 13 area. Within the State of Nebraska, 11 en more than 20 percent, to around $1.20 a oil companies that account for over 84 per- ethanol plants currently produce 523 gallon, while black gold is soaring to record cent of U.S. refinery runs in 2004 increased highs.’’ Given the sharp decline in ethanol their income on U.S. refining and marketing million gallons of ethanol per year or prices, one would expect major oil companies operations in 2004 by more than 130 percent 12 percent of the Nation’s total. The to increase their purchases of ethanol be- over 2003—from $6.6 billion to $15.3 billion. In benefits of the ethanol program in Ne- yond what is required by the Clean Air Act. other words, as oil companies charged con- braska don’t just involve grain pro- However, contrary to rational economic ex- sumers an average of nearly 29 cents a gallon ducers. It involves investment in indus- pectations, oil companies are not expanding more in 2004 than in 2003 for their gasoline, try, the creation of jobs related to their purchases of lower-priced ethanol, but major oil companies were reaping windfall plant construction, operation, and are continuing to purchase expensive crude profits. For the average consumer, an in- maintenance. It includes permanent oil and raising gasoline prices to consumers. crease of 29 cents a gallon means an extra Frustrated, some ethanol producers are be- $160 per year in the cost of driving the aver- jobs at the ethanol facilities and stim- ginning to export their product. This creates age car. ulates the economic engines in small a situation of lower-priced ethanol leaving When assessing oil company profitability rural communities. In Nebraska alone, the country while higher-priced oil enters in the refining and marketing segment, it is more than 270 million bushels of corn it—hardly an indication of rational eco- important to recognize that ‘‘Domestic refin- and grain sorghum is processed at the nomic behavior. ing and marketing has become a more plants annually. These economic bene- Changing consumer perceptions about the prominent contributor to net income over fits and others have increased each benefits of ethanol are reinforced by several the past 4 years but has also demonstrated recent developments: how volatile this segment of the industry year during the past decade due to Rising gasoline prices amidst declining plant expansion, employment in- can be. In 2000, 2001, and 2003, domestic refin- ethanol prices. ing and marketing had 3 of the 4 best years creases, and additional capital invest- At a time when the price of gasoline all in terms of net income in the history of the ment. over the country is increasing, the price of FRS survey . . .’’ And 2004 was significantly Next, a win for consumers: A study ethanol has been declining in part because of better than 2001, the industry’s previous best released by the Consumer Federation increased production, but in part because oil year. of America points out that motorists companies are refusing to purchase the could be saving as much as 8 cents per available supplies to blend with their gaso- TABLE 1.—INCOME FROM DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS line. [In millions of dollars] gallon of gasoline at the pump if oil re- Major oil companies cost consumers as finers would blend more ethanol into much as 8¢ a gallon by boycotting lower-cost Refining/Marketing Income their gasoline supplies. ethanol. Company I ask unanimous consent to print in With today’s price differential between the 2003 2004 the RECORD a copy of the Consumer wholesale price of ethanol and the average ExxonMobil ...... $1,348.0 $2,186.0 Federation of America Report. wholesale price of gasoline, consumers who Shell ...... 379.0 1,686.0 purchase gasoline blended with 10 percent ChevronTexaco ...... 482.0 1,261.0 There being no objection, the mate- BP ...... 748.0 2,478.0 rial was ordered to be printed in the ethanol could be saving as much as 8 cents a ConocoPhillips ...... 1,272.0 2,743.0 gallon if oil companies purchased ethanol in- Valero ...... 621.5 1,803.8 RECORD, as follows: stead of importing more expensive foreign Marathon ...... 819.0 1,406.0 OVER A BARREL—WHY AREN’T OIL COMPANIES Amerada Hess ...... 643.0 977.0 oil. Murphy ...... ¥21.2 53.4 USING ETHANOL TO LOWER GASOLINE PRICES? Terminal and other infrastructure exists CITGO ...... 439.0 625.0 (By Mark Cooper) to handle additional ethanol supplies in mar- Sunoco ...... 352.0 609.0 Premcor ...... 116.6 477.9 Across the country, consumers are facing kets across the country. Tesoro ...... 76.1 327.9 the highest gasoline prices in memory, while Companies have built capacity—terminals, Total ...... 6,730 15,219 storage tanks, blending equipment—to use oil companies are reporting record profits. Source: Company Annual Reports. The profits at ExxonMobil alone exceeded $25 ethanol. But even though this capacity ex- billion in 2004 with every expectation that ists, oil companies have chosen to purchase The first quarter of 2005, with dramatically 2005 profits will be even greater. The Wall more expensive petroleum instead of eth- rising crude oil prices presents a stunning Street Journal recently reported, ‘‘Exxon anol. example of how domestic oil companies exer- Mobil Corp. is gushing money. Amid soaring GASOLINE PRICE INCREASES, CONSUMER COSTS cise market power over price to abuse con- crude-oil prices, it recently reported a AND OIL COMPANY PROFITS sumers. If rising raw material (crude oil) fourth-quarter profit that amounted to the According to the most recent data pub- costs were the problem then we would expect fattest quarterly take for a publicly traded lished by the Energy Information Adminis- the domestic spread to decline as competi- U.S. company ever: $8.4 billion. That trans- tration, the average US price for a gallon of tion and consumer resistance (the elasticity lated into $3.8 million an hour.’’ As oil com- regular unleaded gasoline was $2.24 as of of demand) squeezed the margin between the panies squeeze every penny they can from April 25, 2005. This price is 42 cents a gallon cost of inputs and the retail price. The oppo- consumers’ pocketbooks, they continue to higher than the year before, a jump of 23 per- site has happened because the industry is not import high priced crude oil from the Middle cent. Since December 2004, the average price competitive. Only in 2002, when demand was East and elsewhere, engage in mergers that has climbed 40 cents a gallon. While some of very weak due to the recession following further reduce already constrained competi- this price increase is due to the higher cost September 11, did margins return to their tion, and avoid, wherever possible, blending of crude oil, some of it is directly related to historic levels. The winter of 2002 also taught their gasoline with alternative fuels like continuing efforts by the major oil compa- the industry a lesson, that competition on ethanol. nies to keep their inventories as tight as pos- price lowers profits. In the past, some consumers have ex- sible. The rising domestic spread numbers trans- pressed skepticism of economic benefits de- Decisions about refinery capacity and late immediately into rising profits in the rived from blending ethanol into gasoline. stockpiling of product are business decisions. domestic refining and marketing industry But in the face of rising gasoline prices that Figure 1 below demonstrates that oil refiners (see Table 2). For the ten largest companies skepticism is beginning to wane. For exam- have limited gasoline inventories to less that refine crude oil in the U.S. profits in- ple, Senator Chuck Schumer (D–NY), once a than 3 or fewer days of supply above the min- creased by almost 60 percent in the first critic of ethanol, now points to the benefits imum operating reserves necessary to keep quarter of 2005 compared to the first quarter of building local production capacity in New the system functioning since the consolida- of 2004. This was a larger increase in profits York to create jobs and markets for farmers tion of the industry. There is simply no than domestic exploration and production (16 and lower gasoline prices for consumers. slack in the system and this keeps markets percent) and total oil company operations (39 Contributing to the changing attitude to- tight. The closure of fifty refineries and the percent). There is no doubt that crude oil ward ethanol is the fact that prices for eth- failure to build new ones in the past decade price increases contributed to the increase in anol have declined while pump prices for gas- and a half reinforce this strategy. the price at the pump, but so too did increas- oline now exceed $2.20 per gallon in many Oil company refinery and inventory man- ing margins and profits for domestic refining parts of the country. As Business Week re- agement has not only kept inventories low and marketing. TABLE 2.—OIL INDUSTRY PROFITS

Refining/Marketing U.S. Only Global Total Company 1q 2004 1q 2005 1q 2004 1q 2005

EXXONMOBIL ...... $392 $645 $5,440 $7,860

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Refining/Marketing U.S. Only Global Total Company 1q 2004 1q 2005 1q 2004 1q 2005

SHELL ...... 215 405 4,702 6,673 BP ...... 827 1,429 4,912 6,602 CONOCOPHILLIPS ...... 403 570 1,616 2,912 CHEVRONTEXACO ...... 276 58 2,562 2,677 VALERO ...... 273 622 248 534 MARATHON ...... 49 210 258 324 AMERADA HESS ...... 137 102 281 219 MURPHY ...... ¥11 ¥8 98 113 PREMCOR ...... 53 129 53 129 TOTAL ...... 2,614 4,162 20,170 28,043 Source: Company 1q2005 Reports.

In contrast to gasoline prices, which have ferent parts of the country, yet there is lit- TABLE 3.—ETHANOL AND GASOLINE PRICES—Continued risen as a result of rising input prices and tle, if any, evidence that refiners have taken the exercise of market power by domestic re- advantage of the opportunity to purchase Market Nov. Mar. Change finers, ethanol prices have not risen because any supplies other than those required to NY ...... 1.265 1.398 +0.133 the cost of the raw materials has not risen meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. and the producers of ethanol do not have According to Bernie Punt, general manager Source: Platt’s Oilgram Price Report. market power. of an ethanol plant in Sioux Center, Iowa, So why don’t oil companies use more eth- ‘‘Unless most of these oil companies are told Ethanol is blended with gasoline to help anol to keep price increases down? The an- by the government they have to use it, they reduce air pollution. In California, New York swer is simple. The market is not competi- won’t.’’ and Connecticut—states which have phased tive enough to force them to worry about Table 3 below shows price changes for spot out the use of MTBE—ethanol must be price increases. They also do not own the or wholesale prices for ethanol and regular blended with gasoline to meet Clean Air Act ethanol. They prefer to process more crude reformulated gasoline sold in three major requirements for oxygenated fuel. In New oil and make more money by keeping the U.S. markets between November 2004 and York and Connecticut, 10 percent ethanol is price up. March 2005. In all three markets, the spot blended with 90 percent gasoline while in GASOLINE PRICE DECREASES CONSUMERS AREN’T price of ethanol fell between 41 cents and 50 California, 5.7 percent ethanol is blended GETTING cents a gallon while the spot price of gaso- with 94.3 percent gasoline. While the oil marketplace has become line rose between 13 cents and 30 cents a gal- GASOLINE PRICE REDUCTIONS TO CONSUMERS much less competitive over the past ten lon. WITH INCREASED USE OF ETHANOL years because of huge mergers between the Ethanol production has been climbing largest companies, one would still expect steadily as new producers continue to add The best example of how consumers could that the availability of lower cost gasoline capacity that is expected to reach 4 billion realize lower gasoline prices is using sales of components would attract buyers. gallons this year. On a monthly basis, pro- petroleum products and ethanol in New York In sharp contrast to the oil industry, the duction of ethanol reached an all-time high harbor (see Table 4). Gasoline and ethanol ethanol industry has become more competi- of 245,000 barrels per day in February. shipped into New York harbor serve markets tive. According to a recent study ‘‘ethanol in New Jersey where refiners still use MTBE production was the only agricultural sector TABLE 3.—ETHANOL AND GASOLINE PRICES and New York and Connecticut where refin- in which concentration has steadily de- ers blend ethanol. Assuming that refiners creased. A decade ago, the top four compa- Market Nov. Mar. Change and gasoline marketers in New York harbor nies owned 73 percent of the ethanol market. took advantage of lower-priced ethanol dur- Today the top four companies control 41 per- Spot Ethanol Prices (per gallon) ing March, they could have lowered con- LA ...... $1.785 $1.373 ¥$0.412 sumer gasoline prices by 5 cents a gallon in cent of the ethanol produced. CHIC ...... 1.821 1.394 ¥0.427 But, when it comes to ethanol, oil compa- NY ...... 1.771 1.275 ¥0.496 New Jersey compared to RFG using MTBE nies have failed to respond. Over the last sev- Spot Regular RFG Gasoline Prices (per gallon) and by 7 cents a gallon compared to conven- eral months, ethanol prices have fallen by LA ...... 1.386 1.682 +0.296 tional gasoline used outside of the metro- between 40 cents and 50 cents a gallon in dif- CHIC ...... 1.256 1.492 +0.236 politan areas required use of RFG. TABLE 4.—PRICES FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE—NEW YORK SPOT PRICES [$ per gallon]

NY RFG–MTBE NY RFG–ETH Diff. NYRUL NY RFG–ETH Diff.

March 2005 ...... $1.40 $1.35 $0.05 $1.44 $1.37 $0.07

Another example where consumers could York (including southern Connecticut) have abuse of consumers frustrates the nation’s save money at the pump is California, the had capacity to blend ethanol in place since ability to address the fundamental energy nation’s highest price gasoline market (with January 1, 2004. Instead of supplying more problem. The failure of the oil industry to the exception of Hawaii). If, instead of just expensive reformulated gasoline (RFG) with increase the use of ethanol undercuts the blending 5.7 percent ethanol, California re- MTBE, these companies could choose to claim that they need to drill in Alaska to finers chose to blend 10 percent ethanol as blend with less expensive ethanol to supply solve the problem for two reasons. First, we they do in New York, Chicago and Con- outlets in northern New Jersey. And in most could increase the production of ethanol necticut, California motorists could save as Midwestern states—Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, much faster and provide a lot more output to much as 8 cents a gallon. Missouri, and others—where ethanol is displace imported oil than new finds in Alas- These potential cost savings to consumers blended in mid-grade (89 octane) gasoline, ka could ever produce. Second, the same represent only the arithmetic result of there is nothing to prevent oil companies companies that dominate the gasoline busi- blending more lower cost ethanol with high- from blending ethanol in regular (87) and ness would control the flow of oil from Alas- er cost gasoline. The increase in available premium (91) grades of gasoline. ka, so there is not guarantee that it would supplies could have an additional effect in CONCLUSION have a substantial impact on prices, even if lowering prices and reducing volatility. The consumer implications of the refusal the amount of oil found was significant. Oil companies have the capacity to use to use more ethanol are clear. While gasoline When the American people are asked about more ethanol to lower consumer gasoline refiners are using as much ethanol as re- the current gasoline situation, they blame prices. quired, the same refiners are not buying oil companies and the Bush administration. In numerous markets across the country, lower-cost ethanol in other gasoline mar- This analysis suggests that they are correct oil companies have put in place all the nec- kets. Thus, consumers in many parts of the in that assessment. The Bush Administra- essary equipment to blend ethanol. In At- country where ethanol can be delivered to tion defends the oil companies, whose in- lanta, for example, where oil companies had existing storage and terminal facilities are creased profits and strategic business actions prepared to supply ethanol blends starting not receiving lower cost supplies and are have played a big part in the recent price in- January 1, 2005, Chevron with a market share paying as much as 8 cents a gallon more at creases, keeps asking the American people to of 14 percent stated it ‘‘invested over the pump than they would if oil refiners pur- make hard sacrifices to deal with the prob- $2,000,000’’ to its Atlanta area gasoline sup- chased ethanol to blend. lem in the long term, while the oil compa- ply terminal. In northern New Jersey, oil The broader public policy implications nies get off easy and policy makers fail to companies that supply metropolitan New should not be overlooked because the added implement the simple and obvious policies

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.011 S15PT1 S6606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 that would help consumers in the short and ethanol reduces emissions of carbon The assistant legislative clerk pro- long term. monoxide and hydrocarbons by 20 per- ceeded to call the roll. The New York Times took the administra- cent, and particulates by 40 percent in Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask tion to task because President Bush: 1990 and newer vehicles. In 2001 alone, unanimous consent that the order for ‘‘. . . completely ignored the surest way to ethanol reportedly reduced greenhouse the quorum call be rescinded. reduce demand and thus oil dependency, gas emissions by 3.6 million tons or the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without which is to improve the fuel efficiency of equivalent of removing more than objection, it is so ordered. America’s cars and trucks. Indeed, every- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I am thing Mr. Bush said seemed designed to di- 520,000 vehicles from the road. vert attention from this simple and techno- Now and through the next several delighted that we are now into the de- logically feasible idea . . . Then, too, he years, cleaner and cleaner fuels such as bate and soon the passage of our en- could not resist the deceptions that make de- ethanol, natural gas, propane, and bio- ergy bill. This is a bill we have worked bating energy in Washington such a frus- diesel will be used in cars, trucks, and on for several years. It is a bill that is trating matter. These include . . . drilling in buses. Today’s key issue is to deter- an energy policy for this country. It the Arctic Natural Wildlife Refuge.’’ mine which alternatives will extend or looks ahead through the years and Pointing out that the ‘‘House bill is dread- replace gasoline and diesel fuel to re- tries to get an idea of what our needs ful,’’ the Times concluded that this ‘‘leaves are going to be and how we fill those the job of fashioning a coherent strategy in duce pollution. the Senate’s hands.’’ Among the ideas with We need to be working hard to craft needs. It is something we really need. merit that the Times noted for addressing a comprehensive rural development Certainly, everyone recognizes in- the gasoline problem, in addition to ‘‘stricter plan that will spur investment in agri- creasingly the profound effect it has on fuel economy standards,’’ is creating business and promote economic activ- our lives. Look outside at the thou- ‘‘biofuels’’ from agricultural waste. The ity in the agricultural sector. This En- sands of cars. All of them are running irony is that we already have a ‘‘biofuels’’ ergy bill, and the renewable fuels on gasoline, of course. Look at elec- industry that is not being fully utilized. standard contained within, is an impor- tricity. We take it for granted. We turn Until policymakers start advocating sen- tant part of such a rural development the lights on, and we do not think of sible and simple policies in the short and plan and is key to reversing the reali- where it comes from or how it got long term, American consumers are right to there. Air-conditioning is the same. We resist the bad policies that are being foisted ties of outmigration in the rural areas. on them. If passed, this fuels language will es- have noticed that a lot the last few Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. The recent tablish a 4.0-billion-gallon renewable days. Think of what it would be like if decline in ethanol prices, coupled with fuels standard in 2006, growing every we did not have air-conditioning. We surging pump prices for gasoline, have year until it reaches 8 billion gallons would probably be on recess, and I created a market dynamic in which in- by 2012. This is a responsible approach would go back to Wyoming. creased ethanol use could help curtail to meeting the demands of an ever-in- All of our technology now is tied to record high gas prices. Consumers in creasing demand for fuel sources. Addi- computers. We do not think much many parts of the country where eth- tional benefits to this legislation in- about it. This is an opportunity for us anol can be delivered to existing stor- clude the displacement of foreign sup- to give some analysis to how we pro- age and terminal facilities are not re- plies of crude oil, reduction in the U.S. vide this and, of course, costs. We do pay some attention to the costs. ceiving lower cost supplies and are pay- trade deficit, and the creation of tens We have talked about this for years, ing as much as 8 cents a gallon more at of thousands of jobs throughout the and we have had bills on the Senate the pump than they would if oil refin- United States. It is quite apparent that increased floor. In the last session, we had bills ers purchased ethanol to blend. Blend- passed in the Senate and in the House. ing high-priced gasoline with more use of ethanol will do much to boost a struggling U.S. agricultural economy We went to a conference in which they modestly priced ethanol results in a were put together. We came back to more affordable final product. By using and at the same time will help establish a more sound national energy pol- the Senate floor, and over a couple of ethanol, oil refiners have an oppor- icy. smaller or singular items, we lost. So tunity to pass along real savings to A choice for renewable fuels is a we have not had a comprehensive en- consumers during this period of high choice for America, its energy con- ergy bill. gasoline prices. sumers, its farmers, and its environ- We rely increasingly on foreign re- The Consumer Federation of America ment. It will help us to reverse our 100- sources, some 60 percent or so on for- cites several reasons for the dramatic year-old reliance on fossil fuels, a more eign oil. Unfortunately, that is con- increase in gasoline prices, including pressing concern than ever given the tinuing to grow. At the same time it tight crude oil inventories, inadequate unrest in the Middle East and in- grows for us, the demand grows in oil refinery capacity, lack of competi- creased competition for energy from other countries. Even though there is tion, and the oil industry’s increasing growing economies throughout the some increased production, we see a market power. In contrast to gasoline world. smaller amount coming, and we see the prices, ethanol prices have actually If each State were to produce 10 per- prices continue to go up. fallen during the past 6 months. cent of its own domestic renewable fuel We have greater demand. One of the As an example, the price of ethanol as Nebraska does, America will have things that has to be in a policy is a on the Chicago spot market hit $1.82 turned the corner away from depend- decision about efficient use and con- per gallon in November 2004 but aver- ence on foreign sources of energy. servation so that not only do we talk aged about $1.18 per gallon last month. When you take a hard look at the about supply but we talk about how we At these prices, why don’t oil compa- facts, you will see that this legislation can more efficiently use the resources nies blend more ethanol to lower con- is nothing but beneficial for America. we do have. sumer prices? We have an opportunity The Fuels Security Act is balanced, We think quite a bit about renew- to see that consumers benefit from comprehensive, and is the result of the ables. We think, Oh, my gosh, we do cleaner burning, affordable, and domes- dedication of so many, especially Sen- not need to use oil all the time, there tically produced fuel. ator LUGAR and Senator HARKIN. must be a lot of other things. Indeed, Finally, a win for the environment: Now I ask my colleagues to join me there are. The fact is that they are in For environmental and health con- in promoting new opportunities for the the future. They are yet in need of a cerns, the Nation decided to clean up technologies that will put our Nation great deal of research, and right now, if the fuels which have powered America and our world’s transportation fuels on we take out hydro, which is a renew- for nearly a century. The Clean Air Act solid, sustainable, environmentally enable, about 3 percent of our power is identified numerous areas of the coun- hancing ground. We owe it to our coun- provided by renewable energy re- try which must reduce or eliminate try now and to future generations to sources. I am optimistic that over time their pollution levels. Those areas have pass this legislation. that can certainly be larger, but right been meeting the challenges of the Mr. President, I yield the floor and I now it is a very small part of the over- Clean Air Act through changing the suggest the absence of a quorum. all mix. gasoline and diesel fuels used, either The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. We have natural gas prices which year-round or seasonally. Studies show GRAHAM). The clerk will call the roll. have reenergized the effort, and we

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.013 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6607 should pay attention to clean coal. know we all get involved in different doing that, but it takes a while—so we Over the years, it has been easier, aspects of it as it impacts our commu- get better mileage. We are finding frankly, and somewhat less expensive nities and our States, but the fact is, household equipment that better uti- to build generating plants that are when it is all over, we need to deal lizes energy and electricity. We have to fueled by gas, and so that is what has with alternatives, we need to deal with modernize our infrastructure. This is a happened. We have smaller plants clos- efficiency, we need to deal with con- tough one, too. er to the market, so we do not have to servation, we need to deal with domes- One of the issues most of us like to worry about the transmission as much, tic production, and we need to deal talk about is mine-mouth generation when the fact is that our greatest fossil with research for alternatives and re- for coal-powered electricity but yet resource for the future is coal. Coal is newables. All of those things have to generated at the mine. One has to get the largest generator of electricity, but go together. it to the marketplace, and that takes we can use gas for many more things Then we get into the electric busi- very efficient transmission, more than we can coal. ness. We have to talk about trans- transmission than we have now. With coal there are some challenges. mission and about a lot of things. It is So these are some of the things we One challenge is to be able to generate not an easy subject. When a subject is need to do. At the same time we work electricity and still take care of the brought to the Senate floor that has with more production and different clean air and environmental problems that many aspects, many of which af- kinds of production with research, we that go with that. So we want to em- fect States and communities dif- need to protect the environment. We phasize that need for making clean ferently—for instance, offshore drill- have issues in the West. Half of our coal technologies. Hydrogen is an ening. Well, in Wyoming, we are not too State, nearly 85 percent of Nevada is ergy that can come from coal as well. interested in offshore drilling as it af- Federal lands. So we have to have a In fact, there are plants now being fects us. We are interested in it in that program that allows for multiple use of planned that will make synthetic die- it is the largest resource we have for public lands so that we can continue to sel out of coal. So, again, that is an al- the future. So we have to deal with dif- use them for grazing, fishing, and wild- ternative source from where we are ferent facts in different places. We life, and at the same time in careful now. have a chance now to pass a balanced ways we can have production of energy We have some alternatives. We are and comprehensive bill. as well. importing a good deal of liquefied nat- I am, obviously, very interested in This bill sets some direction in terms ural gas, which is also more expensive this issue, partly because I am on the of research and incentives. We are be- and has created, some controversy committee but more importantly beginning to do what we have not done about the necessary facilities to have cause it is very important for our coun- before that may not be as efficient ini- dockings for those kinds of things. All try. I come from a State that has in- tially economically, but if we can proof these are very difficult issues. credible natural resources. They mean vide some tax credits, we can provide I have been on the committee a good very much to us economically, but some sort of assistance, then it will belong time and have enjoyed it very more than anything we are a resource come efficient, and then we can back much and certainly appreciate the for the whole country. We have prob- out of that. The way businesses are ini- leadership we are getting from our ably more coal than any other State. tiated into new things is to provide chairman and also our Democrat rank- We have low sulfur coal. We have coal some incentive. These are all things ing member to work toward these that burns relatively cleaner than most of us would agree to, and the op- things, but I hope that we do look out most. We need to continue to make it portunity to pass them is now. long term. We are not going to solve The House has passed their energy these problems next week or next even more so. We have oil. Some of the earliest oilfields in the bill, and when we pass ours, we will go month. We have to look out a little West were in Wyoming, and they con- to the conference committee and work ways and say, all right, what are our tinue to produce. We are finding new out some differences. There are some needs, how are we going to meet those ways to try to recapture oil that we differences, and there will be dif- needs, and what do we have to do in the have not been able to bring out of the ferences here. There are different ideas long term to get there. I hope this is a Earth. We can do that. We have had a about what we do on world climate ac- roadmap for the future. That is what it tivities, Kyoto. I have been to several has been. whole new growth of natural gas called of the Kyoto meetings, and over the For over 4 years now, the President methane gas. It is engulfed in water whole world there are different ideas. I and the Vice President have been work- under the ground in the relatively shal- ing. My colleagues will recall they had low wells. We have uranium. We had seek to remind folks when I go there an energy task force which became a uranium mines active a number of that we are not putting on some of the little controversial for unknown rea- years ago, and then we kind of got regulations that some countries are. sons, really, but that was one of the away from nuclear powerplants. Now We want our economy to continue, and first items this administration talked there is a new opportunity to go back at the same time we are spending more about, and properly so. One of the con- into that area and some real advan- in research for clean air and on the troversies was that both of these gen- tages to that, particularly in terms of global situation than the whole rest of tlemen had been in the energy busi- clean air and climate control. the world put together. What really is ness, but all that did was give them Nuclear powerplants, we kind of important is to find new ways to be more knowledge about it. think, well, that is a funny thing. We able to maintain the economy, manu- Since that time, we have experienced do not know much about them. I think facturing and production, and do it in higher prices and low prices, and now 40 percent of the energy in Illinois is such a way that it does protect the we are back to higher prices. We have produced now with nuclear plants. We economy. experienced blackouts, which, of are concerned about the waste areas, National security, of course, is obvi- course, are a possibility at any time. such as the Yucca Mountain issue out ously a real part of this. As we become There are some things we can do in in Nevada. The fact is, however, that more dependent on foreign countries’ terms of generation. There have been there are opportunities to do things resources, there is some question about no electric generation plants built in a better there. We can look again at our security. We are getting 62 percent number of years, and we are right up to France. France uses almost all nuclear of our oil from outside of the United capacity, and the same way with refin- power. They have a system of recycling States. Fortunately, much of that eries. In fact, some say we can get uranium so they do not have the waste comes from Canada, so that is a little more oil shipped in from other places the way we do. So there are opportuni- less concerning. But we are at the and refined here, but we do not have ties to do that. hands of Venezuela and lots of other the refining capacity. So those are We also have quite a bit of wind, and places if we are not able to be a little some of the things we need to talk so we can capture wind energy as well. more dependent on ourselves. Energy about. These are the kinds of things we independence depends on the things I I emphasize again to my colleagues must do. We must modernize conserva- have talked about: conservation, effi- that we need a balanced program. I tion such as with cars—and we are ciency, and new sources of energy.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.015 S15PT1 S6608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 The global energy demand is chang- ments today and his analysis of this ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Funds may be provided ing as well. Certain places, such as bill. But more than that, around the for the cost (as defined in the Federal Credit China, are using a great deal more en- Senate there are some people—I guess, Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)) of ergy than they did just a few years ago. in the parlance of the racetrack, some loan guarantees issued under title XIV of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to carry out com- So the demand for coal has changed are show horses and some are work mercial demonstration projects for celluosic where they are importing the kinds of horses. This Senator is a work horse. biomass and sucrose-derived ethanol. things they were not importing before. He has been on this committee for a ‘‘(2) DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.— India, the whole Asian picture is few years—not as long as this Senator, ‘‘(E) there is a reasonable assurance of re- changing. but that is just because I have been payment of the guaranteed loan. So these are some of the things that here so long. Hardly anybody has been ‘‘(4) LIMITATIONS.— I believe we need to take a look at. We here longer than this Senator. But he ‘‘(A) MAXIMUM GUARANTEE.—Except as pro- need to be realistic about it. Some- works all the time on this. He knows a vided in subparagraph (B), a loan guarantee lot about this bill. He has some special- under this section may be issued for up to 80 times we get in sort of a fantasy that percent of the estimated cost of a project, we can do all of this with renewables ties in this area to which he has con- but may not exceed $250,000,000 for a project. and we do not need to worry about oil tributed immensely. ‘‘(B) ADDITIONAL GUARANTEES.— and coal. Frankly, at least for the fore- Some things on this bill he is right ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may issue seeable future, that is not the case. We on. He is more correct than the bill. He additional loan guarantees for a project to are getting about 3 percent of our en- didn’t get to do what he wanted on cover up to 80 percent of the excess of actual ergy from renewables at this point. some of them, but he understands that project cost over estimated project cost but We will get more. But, nevertheless, we have a good bill. not to exceed 15 percent of the amount of the we have to also continue to improve It is hard work. He was there all the original guarantee. time, helping us, doing his share, pull- ‘‘(ii) PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST.—Subject to and make sure we have those kinds of subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall guar- sources of energy that we now can de- ing his part of the load, helping us get this bill through. antee 100 percent of the principal and inter- pend on. est of a loan made under subparagraph (A). I want those who are aware of him I am particularly involved and inter- ‘‘(5) EQUITY CONTRIBUTIONS.—To be eligible ested in the electricity portion of it. and know of him to understand that is for a loan guarantee under this section, an We need to encourage investment in what the Senator from New Mexico applicant for the loan guarantee shall have generation as the demand increases— thinks about that. I want the record to binding commitments from equity investors and it does, constantly. Look around reflect that. to provide an initial equity contribution of I suggest the absence of a quorum. at least 20 percent of the total project cost. our cities. Even in our rural areas, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ‘‘(6) INSUFFICIENT AMOUNTS.—If the amount there is an increasing demand. Every- clerk will call the roll. made available to carry out this section is thing we do demands more energy. We The bill clerk proceeded to call the insufficient to allow the Secretary to make need to generate the energy. roll. loan guarantees for 3 projects described in It becomes difficult, of course, par- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask subsection (b), the Secretary shall issue loan ticularly on private lands and some unanimous consent the order for the guarantees for 1 or more qualifying projects under this section in the order in which the Federal lands, to get efficient trans- quorum call be rescinded. mission. We think there are some pos- applications for the projects are received by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Secretary. sibilities of getting more efficient so objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(7) APPROVAL.—An application for a loan the same transmission lines can carry MODIFICATIONS TO AMENDMENT NO. 779 guarantee under this section shall be ap- a great deal more of a load than they Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I send proved or disapproved by the Secretary not have in the past. modifications to the pending amend- later than 90 days after the application is re- When we get into multiple kinds of ment to the desk. It has been approved ceived by the Secretary. ownership, we get controversy about by both sides and the parties to this (A) increased use of MTBE could result how you have access to the lines and discussion. from the adoption of that standard; and all those things, but we can work those The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (B) the use of MTBE would likely be need- out. That is partly what we are doing. ed to implement that standard; amendment is so modified. (4) Congress is aware that gasoline and its I again congratulate the leadership The modifications to the amendment component additives have leaked from stor- on this committee for getting us where (No. 779), are as follows: age tanks, with consequences for water qual- we are. I am committed to doing what- 1. Page 27, beginning on line 20, delete ity; ever I can to get it through because I ‘‘section’’ and all that follows through the (5) the fuel industry responded to the fuel think it is so important. I believe we parenthetical on line 22, and insert ‘‘Title oxygenate standard established by Public XIV of the Energy Policy Act of 2005’’. Law 101–549 by making substantial invest- have a good bill, a comprehensive bill, 2. Page 29, beginning on line 5, delete ‘‘not- ments in— a bill that deals with all the aspects of withstanding’’ and all that follows through (A) MTBE production capacity; and the future. It helps create jobs and the parenthetical on line 8. 3. Page 30, delete lines 5 through 13, and re- (B) systems to deliver MTBE-containing maintain the economy—which is, of gasoline to the marketplace; course, one of the key things—and to number paragraphs (7) and (8) accordingly. 4. Page 39, line 1, delete ‘‘significant’’ and (6) when leaked or spilled into the environ- keep this country self-reliant and not insert ‘‘increased’’. ment, MTBE may cause serious problems of dependent on the rest of the world. 5. Page 39, lines 3 and 4, delete ‘‘important drinking water quality; I hope we can move forward to deal to the cost-effective implementatation of’’ (7) in recent years, MTBE has been de- with the issues, to talk about them. It and insert ‘‘needed to implement’’. tected in water sources throughout the is all right to have different views. But 6. Page 45, line 11, strike ‘‘the law in effect United States; I hope we don’t get into objecting and on the day’’ and insert ‘‘any law enacted or (8) MTBE can be detected by smell and in effect’’. taste at low concentrations; holding up things just because we have 7. Page 52, line 4, strike ‘‘2005’’ and insert (9) while small quantities of MTBE can a point of view. ‘‘2006’’. render water supplies unpalatable, the pre- Offshore drilling, already there is * * * * * cise human health effects of MTBE consump- some debate about it. We are willing to ‘‘(B) RELIANCE ON EXISTING REQUIRE- tion at low levels are yet unknown as of the give the States a lot of their own deci- MENTS.—To avoid duplicative requirements, date of enactment of this Act; sionmaking with regard to offshore. We in carrying out subparagraph (A), the Ad- ‘‘(II) ending on the effective date of the are not going to tell them what to do. ministrator shall rely, to the maximum ex- prohibition on the use of methyl tertiary We can make this work. I hope we tent practicable, on reporting and record- butyl ether under paragraph (5). can move forward and get this job keeping requirements in effect on the date of ‘‘(D) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— There is authorized to be appropriated to done. Let’s get it done. enactment of this section. ‘‘(3) CONFIDENTIALITY.—Activities carried carry out this paragraph $250,000,000 for each I yield the floor. of fiscal years 2005 through 2008.’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- out under this subsection shall be conducted in a manner designed to protect confiden- (d) NO EFFECT ON LAW CONCERNING STATE ator from New Mexico. tiality of individual responses. AUTHORITY.—The amendments made by sub- Mr. DOMENICI. Let me say, before ‘‘(c) CELLULOSIC BIOMASS ETHANOL AND MU- section (c) have no effect on the law in effect the distinguished Senator leaves the NICIPAL SOLID WASTE LOAN GUARANTEE PRO- before the date of enactment of this Act con- floor, how much I appreciate his com- GRAM.— cerning the authority of States to limit the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.017 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6609 use of methyl tertiary butyl ether in motor that before it is too late. The price of tinued reliance on foreign oil. That is vehicle fuel. gas is now around $2.24 per gallon. why I am astonished that there is any SEC. 212. ELIMINATION OF OXYGEN CONTENT RE- Crude oil is now soaring over $50 a bar- effort in this Chamber to eviscerate a QUIREMENT FOR REFORMULATED rel. The Saudis are pumping at near- renewable fuels standard that can and GASOLINE. (a) ELIMINATION.— full capacity, and their own oil min- will—further America’s energy inde- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 211(k) of the ister says that the price of crude will pendence while also strengthening our Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(k)) is amend- probably stay at this price for the rest economy. ed— of the year. And Goldman Sachs pre- The Nation’s ethanol production is (A) in paragraph (2)— dicts that soon it may reach $100 a bar- expected to exceed 4 billion gallons (i) in the second sentence of subparagraph rel. this year. In the coming years, ethanol (A), by striking ‘‘(including the oxygen con- Imagine what that would do the price production is expected to be so robust tent requirement contained in subparagraph of gas—$100 for one barrel of oil. that as much as 8 billion gallons of re- (B))’’; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and Our own Department of Energy pre- newable fuels could be in our fuel sup- ‘‘(vi) REGULATIONS TO CONTROL HAZARDOUS dicts that American demand will jump ply by 2012. AIR POLLUTANTS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND by 50 percent over the next 15 years. Right now, outside Washington, in MOTOR VEHICLE FUELS.—Not later than July And as developing countries like China cities and towns, on farms and in fac- 1, 2006, the Administrator shall promulgate and India continue to grow, the world tories across America, there is hope for final regulations to control hazardous air will be faced with more drivers than it us to do so much more than we have pollutants from motor vehicles and motor knows what to do with. Right now, been doing on energy. Whether it is vehicle fuels, as provided for in section there are 800 million cars on the road. farming the corn in Galesburg that can 80.1045 of title 40, Code of Federal Regula- fuel our cars or fine-tuning the tions (as in effect on the date of enactment By 2050, that number will grow to 3.25 of this subparagraph).’’. billion. microchip in Chicago that let’s us plug (c) COMMINGLING.— Think about that 3.25 billion cars them in, people are taking America’s (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 211(k) of the guzzling oil that is becoming more lim- energy future into their own hands Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(k)) is amended ited and more expensive with each with the same sense of innovation and by adding at the end the following: passing day. We could open up every optimism that has always kept our ‘‘(11) COMMINGLING.—The regulations under corner of the United States for drilling country on the forefront of discovery paragraph (1) shall permit the commingling and tell the oil companies to go to and exploration. at a retail station of reformulated gasoline town, but with only 3 percent of the They deserve a government that can containing ethanol and reformulated gasoline that does not contain ethanol if, each world’s oil supplies, it wouldn’t even see that future too. time such commingling occurs— make a dent in the problem. The American people are asking us to ‘‘(A) the retailer notifies the Adminis- Of course, most of the rest of the address high gas prices. The American trator before the commingling, identifying world’s oil lies in the Middle East, a re- people are asking us for greater na- the exact location of the retail station and gion we have seen torn by war and ter- tional security. The American people the specific tank in which the commingling ror. Every year, we send $25 billion to are asking us to invest in job creation. will take place; and these countries to buy oil. It doesn’t The renewable fuels standard in the Mr. DOMENICI. Just for the benefit matter if they are budding democ- Domenici amendment proposes to do of the Senators, I know it is close here racies, despotic regimes with nuclear just that in 7 years, and I am proud to to leaving, but we are getting close intentions, or havens for the madrasas be a cosponsor of the amendment. also to a vote. I am very hopeful that that plant the seeds of terror in young Instead of continuing to link our en- will occur in a couple of minutes here. minds they get our money because we ergy policy to foreign fields of oil, it We will ask for the yeas and nays and need their oil. should be linked to farm fields of corn. have a vote on the ethanol amendment, What is worse—this oil isn’t even I urge my colleagues to support the as modified, which I think will make well-protected. Over the last few years, Domenici amendment. many people happy, before we draw to terrorists have stepped up their at- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I a close this afternoon. We will not be tempts to attack poorly defended oil rise today to oppose Senator DOMEN- closing the Senate, but as far as vot- tankers and pipelines. And a former ICI’s amendment to require that U.S. ing, we will wait until the Senators re- CIA agent tells us that if a terrorist hi- refiners blend 8 billion gallons of eth- turn from the Nebraska trip on behalf jacked a plane in Kuwait and crashed it anol into gasoline each year by 2012. of the late Senator Exon. into an oil complex in Saudi Arabia, it I think this is a mistake that will Mr. BINGAMAN. I suggest the ab- could take enough oil off the market cost the Federal treasury $2 billion by sence of a quorum. and cause more economic damage in the time it is fully implemented and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the United States than if a dirty nu- could further pollute California’s air. clerk will call the roll. clear weapon exploded in downtown In my home State, the mandate will The legislative clerk proceeded to Manhattan. mean that refiners must choose be- call the roll. Recently, I came across a quote from tween blending ethanol into gasoline or Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask Henry Ford, the carmaker, who said using a costly credit/trading system. unanimous consent the order for the these prophetic words in 1916: Either choice will mean California quorum call be rescinded. All the world is waiting for a substitute to consumers pay more at the pump. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gasoline. When that is gone, there will be no Accordiing to the California Air Re- objection, it is so ordered. more gasoline, and long before that time, the sources Board, California would be able Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I rise price of gasoline will have risen to a point to mitigate the air quality impacts of a today in support of the amendment of- where it will be too expensive to burn as a mandate if it were limited to 6 billion fered by the Senator from New Mexico. motor fuel. gallons or less. During the debate on this energy bill, Mr. FORD was right—he was just With a 6 billion gallon mandate, re- we have already heard and will con- ahead of his time. His words were spo- finers in California would be required tinue to hear about the importance of ken before the shocks to our economy to use about 660 million gallons of eth- strengthening the energy independence caused by the oil crisis of the 1970s, be- anol, which they could accomplish in of America. The phrase ‘‘energy inde- fore the world’s oil fields became areas the cooler winter months alone. pendence,’’ however, must be heard no of turmoil and terrorism, before grow- However, at 8 billion gallons, the longer as a routine utterance. It must ing nations like China and India joined State’s refiners would be forced to use be heard as an urgent warning of the us at the trough of massive petroleum about 880 million gallons of ethanol most serious magnitude. consumption. and they would either have to use eth- The sirens are sounding, and I fear We need a 21st century energy policy. anol in the hot summer months, when that we are not listening. Whether this bill accomplishes that reit could pollute the air, or buy costly The days of running a 21st century mains to be seen. But it is clear that ‘‘credits’’ for not using ethanol. economy on a 20th century fossil fuel part of the solution must be greater While we do not know exactly how are numbered—and we need to realize use of renewable fuels instead of con- the credit trading system will work, it

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.002 S15PT1 S6610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 is estimated that the credits would Here’s why: ethanol-blended gasoline In other words, adding ethanol to our cost about 40 cents per gallon of eth- evaporate from the car’s parts faster gasoline has increased the cost at the anol. and does so in a vapor form. Those va- pump. So if California refiners were not able pors cause smog. Moreover, the ethanol mandate does to use about 220 million gallons of eth- Ethanol’s evaporative tendencies not improve energy security. The ethanol per year, it could cost $88 million only get worse in hot climates. The Air anol mandate will only reduce U.S. oil annually to buy the credits—money Resources Board has since found that consumption by one-half of one percent that would inevitably be passed on to the use of ethanol on hot summer days when the 8 billion gallon mandate is drivers. increases emissions of ozone forming fully implemented in 2012. I do want to thank Chairman DOMEN- compounds by about 75 tons per day In addition, since ethanol has a ICI for including two provisions in the above what they would be if we were somewhat lower energy content, more amendment that could help my State: allowed to use summertime gasoline fuel is required to travel the same dis- repealing the 2 percent oxygenate without ethanol. tance. standard; and maintaining the sum- This is important because ozone can This energy loss leads to an approxi- mertime waiver for California. cause respiratory difficulties in the el- mate 3 percent decrease in miles per The Federal 2 percent oxygenate derly and those with asthma. gallon vehicle fuel economy with eth- standard has forced areas with poor air There is a strong direct relationship anol-blended gasoline. quality, including the entire State of between temperature and ethanol—the And finally, I would like to point out California, to use either MTBE or eth- hotter the day, the higher the emis- how expensive this mandate is. Ethanol anol in gasoline. sions. On a 100 degree day, emissions receives a tax credit of 51 cents per gal- This Federal requirement has forced are four times higher than on a 68 de- lon. If the mandate were to increase to California’s refiners to use an oxygen- gree day. Therefore, the worst time to 8 billion gallons by 2012 from the 3.85 ate even though they can make clean- use ethanol is in the summer months. billion gallons of ethanol sold today, er-burning gasoline without MTBE or Overall, the Air Resources Board be- that would mean a net loss of an addi- ethanol. lieves that ozone levels in California tional $2 billion to the U.S. Treasury. To meet this oxygenate requirement, are about 1 to 2 percent higher than We should not be imposing a larger California has been forced to use eth- they should be because of the oxygen- mandate for ethanol at a time when anol since 2004 when the State offi- ate requirement. the ethanol industry already receives cially banned MTBE, although many This is a significant problem. Almost such a huge subsidy, and when the Na- refiners in the State started using eth- all of California’s 37 million residents tion has such huge budget deficits. anol as early as 2003. already breathe unhealthy air. Current We need to either eliminate the man- Beginning in the Summer of 2003, levels of ozone pollution annually re- date or end the subsidy. We can keep ethanol was found to have had a detri- sult in an estimated 630 premature one or the other but not both. Yes, the provision to allow California mental impact on the State’s air qual- deaths; 4,200 hospitalizations for res- not to use ethanol in the summertime ity. And on August 1, 2003 the Cali- piratory diseases; and 3.7 million is a win for California’s air quality. fornia Environmental Protection Agen- school absences. But the mandate, itself, could well be a cy informed me that: The Energy Committee approved my loss for consumers and the Federal . . . our current best estimate is that the in- amendment to this bill to provide Cali- crease in the use of ethanol-blended gasoline Treasury. fornia with a waiver so that the State I hope my colleagues will join me in has likely resulted in about a one percent in- does not have to use ethanol in the crease in emissions of volatile organic gases opposing this amendment. (VOC) in the SCAQMD [South Coast Air summertime when ethanol-blended I ask unanimous consent that the Quality Management District] in the sum- gasoline impacts air quality the most. letter from which I quoted be printed mer of 2003. Given the very poor air quality I do appreciate the fact that Chair- in the RECORD. in the region and the great difficulty of man DOMENICI has retained this waiver There being no objection, the mate- reaching the current federal ozone standard in his amendment. However, I still be- rial was ordered to be printed in the by the required attainment date of 2010, an lieve the ethanol mandate is bad public increase of this magnitude is of great con- RECORD, as follows: policy, which increases the cost of gas- CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL cern. Clearly, these emission increases have oline for consumers; does next to noth- resulted in higher ozone levels this year that PROTECTION AGENCY, what would have otherwise occurred, and are ing to reduce oil consumption to in- Sacramento, CA, August 1, 2003. responsible for at least some of the rise in crease energy security; and, has severe Hon. DIANNE FEINSTEIN, ozone levels that have been observed. impacts on the federal budget. U.S. Senate, Hart Senate Office Building, Last month, the Director of the Pe- Washington DC. I will provide a copy of this letter for DEAR SENATOR FEINSTEIN: Thank you for the record. troleum Division at the Energy Infor- your letter dated July 15, 2003, in which you In September 2004, the California Air mation Administration stated before requested that the California Environmental Resources Board sponsored a study by the House Government Reform Com- Protection Agency and the California Air the Coordinating Research council en- mittee that: Resources Board (ARB/Board) investigate titled ‘‘Fuel Permeation From Auto- . . . refiners lost production capability the impacts of ethanol-blended gasoline and when replacing MTBE with ethanol. This, its potential contribution to the recently de- motive Systems.’’ graded air quality in Southern California. The purpose of the study was to find along with continued demand growth, has contributed to price pressures. From 2000 Like you, I am extremely concerned about out if three different fuels had different through 2002, California retail gasoline prices the recent increase in the number of chemical properties that made one averaged about 19 cents per gallon more than exceedances of the federal ozone standard evaporate more rapidly then the oth- the U.S. average gasoline price, but in 2003 as and the high elevated peak ozone levels ob- ers. MTBE began to be removed, California prices served in the South Coast Air Quality Man- The fuels that were studied were averaged 27 cents per gallon higher than the agement District (SCAQMD) this summer. MTBE-blended gasoline, ethanol-blend- U.S. average, and remained at that level As you observe in your letter, the air quality through 2004. in the Los Angeles Basin has deteriorated ed gasoline, and gasoline with no oxy- this year, concurrent with a dramatic in- genate. So far this year, California’s gasoline crease in the use of ethanol-blended gasoline. The study found that emissions in- prices are at least 23 cents higher than All of the causes of this year’s increased creased from all 10 of the gas tanks and the U.S. average. ozone are not yet known. In the two weeks engines that were studied when ethanol Much of this additional cost can be since you wrote, the ARB has not had suffi- replaced the MTBE in gasoline. attributed to the cost of transporting cient time to fully determine the role that In fact, the ethanol blended gasoline ethanol. Because ethanol cannot be ethanol-blended gasoline has played relative caused emissions to increase by 65 per- transported through the existing pipe- to other factors. We do know that weather conditions have played a very important cent when compared with MTBE blend- line infrastructure and has to be role, and that increased use of ethanol-blended gasoline, and by 45 percent when trucked from the Midwest to the ed gasoline has increased emissions over compared with non-oxygenated gaso- coasts, it adds another 10 cents to the what they otherwise would have been. That line. retail cost of gasoline. said, I also think it is fair to point out that

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.003 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6611 the impact of ethanol-gasoline blends, while and the ARB committed to further analyze tory of our family, the lands around us significant and of great concern in Califor- this issue. and our Nation. I don’t think it’s out of nia’s ongoing efforts to reduce ozone, is not Board staff recently completed a study of the question for us to take a moment large enough to explain the majority of air the likely emissions impacts of commingling quality deterioration that occurred in the in California. Based on this study, we con- to reflect on the history of ethanol, SCAQMD this summer. tinue to believe that the California Phase 3 too. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able Reformulated Gasoline regulations provide The use of ethanol in this Nation to precisely quantify the magnitude of the adequate compensating reductions to offset reaches back more than a century. impact that higher emissions associated the emission increases due to commingling. Henry Ford’s Model T was designed to with the increased use of ethanol-blend gaso- The findings in the commingling study have run on ethanol. During World War I, line has had relative to either weather or been submitted to the University of Cali- ethanol accounted for 20 percent of ve- other factors affecting this year’s ozone pol- fornia for formal peer review, and the review hicle fuels and during World War II we lution. However, I would like to convey what is expected to be completed within the next we know today about the potential impact of month. converted whiskey distilleries to ethanol use on emissions of smog forming Increases in permeation emissions occur produce fuel ethanol. Ethanol helped compounds in Southern California. due to ethanol’s greater propensity (relative combat the oil crisis of the 1970s and As you know, as part of our efforts to ob- to most other components of gasoline) to was pivotal in the phase-out of leaded tain a waiver from the two percent oxygen leak through the soft components of fuel gasoline in the early 1980s. requirement that now applies to most of the lines and through other parts of the fuel sys- Now we have an opportunity to move gasoline sold in California, the ARB has pre- tem. Because this effect was not adequately forward again with ethanol, which quantified when the ARB adopted the Cali- pared extensive analyses of the impact of Henry Ford referred to as the ‘‘fuel of ethanol-gasoline blends on emissions and air fornia Phase 3 Reformulated Gasoline regu- quality. This information was submitted to lation in 1999, ARB staff was directed to in- the future’’. Last year this Nation used the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency vestigate these impacts and to return to the 140 billion gallons of motor fuel, but (U.S. EPA) to support our waiver request, Board with recommendations on whether only 3.45 billion gallons of ethanol and and showed that emissions of ozone and par- there is a need to take further actions to ad- biodiesel. In other words, in 2004 only ticulate matter precursors would be reduced dress those impacts. 2.5 percent of our Nation’s fuel was rein California if U.S. EPA approved the waiv- Preliminary results from this study are newable. The amendment we are con- now available, and strongly suggest that per- er request. ’ sidering now calls for 8 billion gallons In addition to the information previously meation impacts are both real and signifi- submitted, the ARB has continued to con- cant. The ARB’s analyses indicate that this of ethanol and biodiesel to be produced duct studies to further our understanding of effect could increase ethanol evaporative hy- in America by 2012. This will represent how ethanol-blended gasoline would affect drocarbon emissions by between 10 and 15 slightly less than 5 percent of the emissions in California. As is explained tons per day in the SCAQMD at the current transportation fuel that will be used in below, our current best estimate is that the level of ethanol use. 2012. increase in the use of ethanol-blended gaso- The information presented above is espe- At the moment, most of our biofuels line has likely resulted in about a one per- cially relevant in light of the recent decision are ethanol, and most of that is derived cent increase in emissions of volatile organic by the 9th Circuit Court that overturns U.S. EPA’s denial of California’s oxygen content from corn. But this legislation helps gases (VOC) in the SCAQMD in the summer the country to transition to producing of 2003. Given the very poor air quality in the waiver request, and requires U.S. EPA to re- region and the great difficulty of reaching consider this issue. ARB believes that the in- more biodiesel and more diverse eth- the current federal ozone standard by the re- formation now available on the impact of anol feedstocks. This transition to a quired attainment date of 2010, an increase of ethanol in gasoline on VOC emissions must more diverse set of feedstocks will help this magnitude is of great concern. Clearly, be part of U.S. EPA’s reconsideration. We be- our national security and national these emission increases have resulted in lieve that the data on commingling and per- economy, because it will allow farmers higher ozone levels this year than what meation effects demonstrate that U.S. EPA’s from all over the country to grow crops would have otherwise occurred, and are re- denial of California’s waiver request, which was based on its conclusion that granting that can be used to make transpor- sponsible for at least some of the rise in tation fuels. These diverse feedstocks ozone levels that have been observed. the waiver might lead to an increase in over- To elaborate on the ARB’s analyses, there all VOC emissions due to commingling ef- will include potatoes, tobacco, sugar, are several ways that the use of ethanol in fects, was in error. As part of our effort to wood waste and more. And while this gasoline could potentially increase VOC gain a reversal of this waiver denial, Cali- amendment works to diversify the emissions. The most import factors are: in- fornia is now preparing an information pack- feedstocks for renewable fuels, it also creased volatility of gasoline; the commin- age to submit this information to the U.S. contain very good incentives to estab- gling of ethanol and non-ethanol blends in EPA. I hope the information provided above is of lish cellulosic ethanol. This is the eth- vehicle tanks; and permeation of ethanol anol of the future and we need to de- through hoses and fuel system components. value to you. As in the past, I am sure that Your letter mentions the potential for eth- your office will be of great assistance in as- velop it. While current ethanol has a anol to increase the volatility of gasoline. suring that California receives the needed positive energy return of around 35 per- Increases in volatility lead to increases in waiver, and I look forward to working with cent, cellulosic ethanol has the poten- evaporative emissions from both the fuel dis- you on this effort. Relative to understanding tial to return as much as 500 percent of tribution system and from vehicles. This ef- the factors that contributed to higher ozone the energy required to make it. This fect may result in emission increases in levels this summer, the ARB staff will con- will be a significant advance in our tinue to work closely with SCAQMD staff to other parts of the Nation where volatility of quest to set America free from foreign ethanol-gasoline blends is not tightly con- understand the cause of the recent increases trolled. However, the California Phase 3 Re- in ozone levels in southern California. We oil. formulated Gasoline regulations, which ban will keep you informed of the results of this The amendment is meant to send a the use of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether effort. If you have any additional questions very clear signal to the market that (MTBE) in California gasoline, anticipated about this important issue, please feel free America is committed to this cheap, this effect and required all gasoline to meet to contact me, at (916) 323–2514, or Alan C. clean and reliable energy source. This the same volatility standards whether eth- Lloyd, Ph.D., Chairman, ARB, at (916) 322– amendment is not, as some of my col- anol was used or not. In addition, these regu- 5840. leagues have suggested, an ‘‘outrage.’’ lations actually slightly lowered the vola- Sincerely, This amendment is good for Colorado, WINSTON H. HICKOX, tility limit that most gasoline must meet. good for America, and good for the en- Therefore, we do not believe that this factor Agency Secretary. is contributing to increased VOC emissions vironment. in California. Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I rise First of all, this amendment is good Commingling emissions occur when con- in strong support of the bipartisan for Colorado. Rural economies in Colo- sumers fill their fuel tanks and mix ethanol amendment to increase the renewable rado and across the country need help. and non-ethanol gasolines. The California fuels standard. I am proud to be a co- We cannot continue to maintain the Phase 3 Reformulated Gasoline regulations sponsor of this commonsense amend- policies that have made rural America were designed to preserve the existing Phase ment—and honored to join the sen- the forgotten America. It is said that a 2 Reformulated Gasoline vehicle emission rising tide lifts all boats, but too often benefits and to provide additional emission ators, such as Senators JOHNSON and reductions to offset potential commingling LUGAR, who have been working on this the tides never reach the Main Streets effects. However, in 1999 when these rules issue literally since its inception. of our rural communities. Ethanol can were adopted, there was limited information My parents always taught me that it help make it possible for everyone to on the real-world effects of commingling, was important to understand the his- benefit from economic growth.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.005 S15PT1 S6612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 Domestically produced biofuels can out of the air by the agricultural crops not accomplish our dual objectives of provide that assistance, in the form of in the first place. increasing the use of renewable fuels good jobs, an influx of construction According to Argonne National Labs while maintaining our Nation’s air dollars, and new markets for local agri- in Illinois, in 2004 ethanol use in the quality. culture. In Colorado alone, new ethanol U.S. reduced greenhouse gas emissions Prior to the Energy Committee con- plants are planned for Windsor, Evans, by approximately 7.3 million tons, sideration of this renewable fuels pro- and Sterling. There is some talk of fu- equivalent to removing the annual vision, Senator INHOFE wrote Senator ture ethanol plants in Fort Morgan, emissions of more than 1 million cars DOMENICI regarding the need for Commerce City, and Lamar. The facil- from the road. According to the EPA, changes in the Clean Air Act for an ity in Sterling is under construction ethanol can reduce the production of ethanol mandate to be effective. The now and should be up and running by carbon monoxide, one of the chief in- Environment and Public Works Com- October of this year. It will employ gredients of smog, by as much as 30 mittee has repeatedly approved legisla- about 32 people and may add up to 100 percent. In fact, ethanol can reduce tion to make such changes in the Clean secondary jobs. The facility hopes to urban smog more than any other fuel Air Act to make the ethanol mandate supply about 1 million gallons of eth- available. work and for the environment, air anol each year. Supporting this, amendment is the quality and public health to be pro- For biodiesel, we have small pro- common-sense thing for the Senate tected. The Domenici amendment is basi- ducers in Berthoud and in Denver, and today. It’s a win for big cities and rural cally the same as the measure, S. 606, a new production and blending facility small towns alike. It benefits the envi- approved earlier this year by the Envi- will come on line in Monte Vista this ronment while putting us on a stronger ronment and Public Works Committee year that should be producing biodiesel economic and national security foot- but with a higher ethanol mandate and ing. How often are we presented with fuel within the next two months and updated to prevent backsliding on an opportunity to implement policy will employ 12 people around the clock. toxic emissions. The amendment that benefits every person in this coun- Once in full production, this Monte phases out the use of methyl tertiary try? To pass it up would be a I shame. Vista plant should create a ripple ef- butyl ether, or MTBE, within 4 years. In closing, Mr. President, I reiterate fect of up to 200 additional jobs. And This phase-out will be accomplished that I am proud to cosponsor this right now, in my own San Luis Valley, more safely because refiners will be re- amendment to establish a strong re- canola is being grown specifically for quired to maintain no worse toxic newable fuels standard. It is a clear-cut the production of biodiesel. emissions than occurred in 2001–2002. case of what we can do when we work This amendment also includes pota- Those were much better performing together—Republicans and Demo- toes as a possible feedstock for bio- years than the 1999–2000 baseline in S. crats—to fix problems that face our fuel. The San Luis Valley grows, but 606. The amendment also provides EPA cannot use, tons and tons of potatoes country. I wish it were not such a I with authority to regulate fuels and each year. The amendment allows for unique development. fuel additives for the protection, not (At the request of Mr. REID, the fol- the possibility that someone in the San just of air, but of water resources too. lowing statement was ordered to be Luis Valley will pick up on this cheap This is an important provision that printed in the RECORD.) feedstock and turn it into fuel. will allow EPA to take action should ∑ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I re- Second, this amendment is good for another fuel additive prove a threat to gret that I am unable to be present for America. It is a simple fact that our drinking water. the vote on the Domenici renewable dependence on oil from a politically In addition, the amendment elimi- fuels amendment, No. 779. I support unstable region of the world puts our I nates the oxygen content requirement national security at risk. this amendment, and I am pleased that for reformulated gasoline—RFG—that Remember what we are dealing with a majority of my colleagues do as well. was put into the 1990 Clean Air Act when we are so dependent on foreign The Domenici amendment makes a sig- Amendments. EPA is required to issue sources of energy. Our four top sources nificant step toward reducing our Na- regulations to ensure that all non- for oil are Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mex- tion’s reliance on foreign oil. For 30 attainment areas use RFG that con- ico and Venezuela. It is no secret that years I have been a supporter of renew- tributes less to smog. The Agency must stability in Saudi Arabia is an open able energy and alternative fuels, and I also regularly require fuel and fuel ad- question, and each week records a new support this amendment which will re- ditive manufacturers to conduct health outrage from the President of Ven- quire 8 billion gallons of ethanol in and environmental studies and make ezuela. gasoline by 2012. them public and to update its complex Developing our own transportation The Energy Committee’s reported model for vehicle emissions from the fuels directly reduces this dependence Energy bill sought to promote the use outdated 1990 baseline vehicle. Further, on foreign oil and frees our nation to of biomass ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen governors in the ozone transport region better protect its citizens from eco- and biogas. I appreciate that effort. may opt-in to the RFG program for nomic or other harms. The production But, as we move forward with in- their entire State, not just a non- and use of 8 billion gallons of ethanol creased production of these renewable attainment area. The amendment also and biodiesel by 2012 will displace more fuels, we must do so in a manner that sets up an automatic check-back to see than 2 billion barrels of crude oil, and is environmentally sound. what impacts the fuel system changes, it will reduce the outflow of dollars to We cannot separate energy policy the ethanol mandate and the MTBE foreign oil producers by more than $60 from environmental policy. The Senate phase-out will have on health, air qual- billion. Energy Committee reported bill en- ity, gasoline prices and supply, and By reducing our dependence on for- compasses many provisions in the ju- other factors. eign oil and the unstable governments risdiction of the Environment and Pub- Oil companies began adding MTBE to that provide it, we strengthen our na- lic Works Committee. Unfortunately, gasoline as early as 1979 and by 1991, 1 tional security. By reducing our trade the only provision in this bill that was year before the Clean Air Act oxygen- deficit, we strengthen our economy. actually considered by the Environ- ate requirement went into effect, oil This amendment does both. ment Committee is the renewable fuels companies were using more than 100,000 Finally, ethanol and biodiesel are program. The reason is that boosting barrels of MTBE per day. good for the environment. There is no the use of ethanol in gasoline has sig- These facts belie the oil companies’ monopoly on concern for protecting nificant Clean Air Act implications, argument that Congress made them our natural heritage. Everyone in this and we must ensure that conforming use MTBE and therefore Congress chamber share the goal of clean air, changes to the Clean Air Act are made should stop the lawsuits. It is a well-es- and ethanol is a simple, direct route to to ensure no worsening of air quality. tablished fact that oil companies were getting there. Net carbon dioxide emis- As included in the reported version of using MTBE years before the Clean Air sions from biofuels are lower than from the Energy bill, giving the Department Act oxygenate requirement went into fossil fuels, because the carbon re- of Energy authority for a new billion effect. The Clean Air Act does not man- leased during combustion was taken gallon renewable fuels program does date the use of MTBE, and the fact

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.014 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6613 that there was any oxygenate require- A renewable fuels standard is created goals while advancing the economies of ment in the Clean Air Act at all was that will increase the use of domesti- rural America. due in part to oil industry lobbying. cally produced renewable fuels to 8 bil- According to an analysis completed Earlier today there was also a roll- lion gallons by 2012. The bill also al- by renowned economist John call vote on the Schumer amendment, lows the Nation’s refiners to buy cred- Urbanchuk of LEGC, Inc., an RFS that No. 782. Had I been present, I would its from refiners that use ethanol in grows to 8 billion gallons of ethanol by have voted in opposition to the amend- other States to meet the requirement, 2012 would have a significant impact on ment offered by the Senator from New ensuring additional refiner flexibility both the farm and overall economy York, Mr. SCHUMER. to use ethanol where it is most effi- over the next decade. The Senator from New York, Mr. cient and economical. It would reduce crude oil imports by SCHUMER, was proposing to strike the In Illinois, roughly one in every six 2 billion barrels and reduce the outflow whole second subtitle, Subtitle B, from rows of corn, approximately 280 million of dollars largely to foreign oil pro- the Domenici amendment. While the bushels is the source for ethanol. Illi- ducers by $64 billion. Senator from New York, Mr. SCHUMER, nois ranks second in the Nation in corn It would create 234,840 new jobs in all argues that his strike merely elimi- production, with more than 1.5 billion sectors of the U.S. economy. nates the ‘‘mandate’’ of requiring eth- bushels produced annually, and is the It would increase U.S. household in- anol in gasoline, it does much more. Nation’s leading source of clean-burn- First, the fact that it eliminates a na- come by $43 billion. ing ethanol. Illinois currently has five It would add $200 billion to GDP be- tional commitment to use ethanol in ethanol plants, with two other plants gasoline at significant volumes should tween 2005 and 2012. in production. Corn grown in Illinois is It would create $6 billion in new in- not be overlooked. Second, the Domen- used to make 40 percent of the ethanol ici provision would promote diver- vestment in renewable fuel production consumed in the United States. More facilities. sification in ethanol production by pro- than 95 percent of the gasoline sold in moting the development of cellulosic And it would result in the spending the Chicago area contains 10 percent biomass ethanol. This is an important of $70 billion on goods and services re- ethanol. quired to produce 8 billion gallons of new technology, designed to produce Investment in the ethanol industry ethanol from wood waste, plant mate- ethanol and biodiesel by 2012. in Illinois exceeds $1 billion, gener- Renewable fuels provide for a depend- rials, and animal waste, in addition to ating 800 jobs in plant operations and corn and soybeans. It will allow more able domestic source of energy that in- 4,000 jobs in the industry-related serv- creases fuel supplies, reduces our reli- States the opportunity to produce eth- ice sector. In fact, Illinois ethanol pro- anol with locally appropriate and ance on foreign oil, and enhances our duction alone has increased the na- available materials. ability to control our own security and tional market price for corn by 25 cents In addition, to address the concerns economic future—while helping our of the Senator from New York, Mr. per bushel. farmers by increasing demand for their Illinois farmers stand ready and SCHUMER, there is detailed language in crops. Increasing the use of ethanol eager to contribute to our Nation’s en- the part of the Domenici amendment and other renewable fuels achieves ergy security, and the benefits extend he seeks to strike that would allow many positive public policy goals. to the environment as well. Replacing States to seek waivers from the use of This amendment should be adopted. Mideast oil with Midwest ethanol is a ethanol in the event that there is dis- winner for everyone but the oil sheiks. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, we proportionate economic hardship. I When we can use our Illinois agricul- are ready to vote on the ethanol think that this is the appropriate way amendment, as modified. to proceed. High gasoline prices and de- tural expertise to reduce our dependence on foreign suppliers, the whole I ask for the yeas and nays. pendence upon foreign sources of oil The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a are already causing economic hardship, Nation benefits. This expanded role for renewable sufficient second? There is a sufficient and now is the time to try to get more fuels means more than a boost to in- second. domestically produced ethanol blended dustry; it means jobs to rural America, The question is on agreeing to the with our gasoline so that we can reduce and increased energy security. And in amendment. that dependence. The clerk will call the roll. Though I support removing the li- contrast to the environmental damage The legislative clerk called the roll. ability shield for renewable fuels in that can be caused by drilling for oil, Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- Subtitle B of the Domenici amend- the only drilling required to produce ators were necessarily absent: The Sen- ment, I think that the Schumer ethanol is the initial inch and a half ator from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO), the Sen- amendment is too drastic a tool to deal deep planting of the corn seed. And for ator from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), and with the price concerns of his State the soybeans used to make biodiesel, and moves us away from a serious na- the seeds are only drilled an inch into the Senator from Alaska (Mr. STE- tional commitment to renewable fuels. the ground. VENS). For those reasons, I would have op- American farmers are the foot sol- Further, if present and voting, the posed Senate Amendment 782 had I diers in our battle for energy independ- Senator from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO) would been present. ence. Farmers throughout the country have voted ‘‘yea.’’ I support efforts to increase the use have come together to build ethanol Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the of renewable fuels. I believe it can and production facilities that, in many in- Senator from Vermont (Mr. JEFFORDS) should be done in a way that is protec- stances, have become the backbone of a is necessarily absent. tive of this country’s air, land and regional rural economy. In fact, farm- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. water. That means not allowing gaso- er-owned ethanol plants, taken to- BURR). Are there any Senators in the line to become dirtier. And that means gether, are the single largest segment Chamber desiring to vote? maintaining EPA’s role in regulating of the U.S. ethanol industry. As we The result was announced—yeas 70, fuels to improve air quality while pro- look for solutions to high oil prices, we nays 26, as follows: tecting current and future drinking must remember that renewable fuels [Rollcall Vote No. 139 Leg.] water sources and not transferring are viable alternative fuels—domesti- YEAS—70 cally produced and environmentally these authorities to the Energy De- Akaka Byrd DeWine partment. The Domenici amendment friendly. Allen Cantwell Dodd accomplishes those objectives and I am Cleaner burning biofuels, that can be Baucus Carper Dole pleased it has been added to the bill.∑ produced, transported and combusted Bayh Chafee Domenici Bennett Chambliss Dorgan Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise with major environmental benefits will Biden Cochran Durbin today in support of the renewable fuels contribute to cleaner and healthier air Bingaman Coleman Enzi standard, RFS, amendment. This im- and less water and soil pollution. Im- Bond Collins Feingold portant amendment, which I have co- portantly, biofuels, being essentially Brownback Conrad Frist Bunning Cornyn Graham sponsored, will create a nationwide greenhouse gas neutral, will also con- Burns Craig Grassley standard for the use of renewable fuels. tribute to achieving environmental Burr Dayton Hagel

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.017 S15PT1 S6614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 Harkin Lugar Sarbanes Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I markup of this legislation by getting Hatch Martinez Sessions know there are many colleagues who ideas and concepts into the Energy bill. Hutchison McConnell Smith Inhofe Mikulski Snowe want to talk on this issue. I do not While each of us have different perspec- Inouye Murray Stabenow know how many members on the other tives because we represent different re- Isakson Nelson (FL) Talent side of the aisle want to speak. I would gions of the country, people should re- Johnson Nelson (NE) Thomas think we can dispose of this within a alize that getting an energy bill is a Kerry Obama Thune Kohl Pryor Vitter couple of hours. That would be my very important step forward in our Na- Landrieu Reid Voinovich guess. tion. Levin Roberts Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, we I contrast that to the House version. Lincoln Salazar will not set a specific time, but let’s The House version reminds me of where NAYS—26 talk about a couple of hours. I gather we were in the Senate version 2 years Alexander Gregg Rockefeller that the Senator would not need all ago, except for the House version just Allard Kennedy Santorum that time continuously, if somebody kept going in the wrong direction. It Boxer Kyl Schumer Clinton Lautenberg Shelby desired to speak. I ask the Chair to rec- basically has what I call ‘‘gratuitous Coburn Leahy Specter ognize the Senator to answer my ques- special interest deals’’ relating to Corzine Lieberman Sununu tion. groundwater pollutants. This includes DeMint Lott Warner The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- letting MTBE manufacturers off the Ensign McCain Wyden Feinstein Reed ator from Washington. hook from their liability, something I NOT VOTING—4 Ms. CANTWELL. That is correct. I know the Presiding Officer has con- think we will start the debate on the cerns about. The House bill also has Crapo Murkowski Jeffords Stevens Cantwell amendment, and if other rollbacks of the Clean Air Act, the Members want to address that or other Clean Water Act, the National Envi- The amendment (No. 779), as modi- issues, we are happy for them to come ronmental Policy Act and the Safe fied, was agreed to. down and address those issues as the Drinking Water Act. I think these are Mr. DOMENICI. I move to reconsider afternoon progresses. bad precedents to set. the vote. Mr. DOMENICI. It is the under- I am trying to bring attention to the Mr. SUNUNU. I move to lay that mo- standing—and I hope Senator CANT- fact that the product we are starting tion on the table. WELL would comply—that there will with in the Senate is good legislation. The motion to lay on the table was not be any other subject matter come The next week and a half will probably agreed to. up. I ask unanimous consent that no make this legislation even better, as f other amendments be in order while Members who are not on the com- RECESS this discussion is taking place, other mittee bring up issues, some of which, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under than discussing the amendment. Members who are on the committee the previous order, the hour of 12:30 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without left to be discussed by all the Members p.m. having arrived, the Senate stands objection, it is so ordered. on the Senate floor. in recess until 2:15 p.m. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, hav- Something of particular importance Thereupon, at 12:30 p.m., the Senate ing said that, Senators on our side to the Northwest is the electricity title recessed until 2:18 p.m. and reassem- have heard we will be on this amend- in this legislation. Establishing the bled when called to order by the Pre- ment for 2 hours, probably longer. If electricity title was a very meaningful siding Officer (Mr. SUNUNU). any of my colleagues desire to come step toward responding to the scan- down and debate the issue, I would dalous Enron crisis and the unethical f very much appreciate them letting us practices of market manipulation. We ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005— know or, in fact, come to the floor and are really getting tough on energy Continued we will arrange for them to speak. traders and executives who perpetrate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I yield the floor. the kinds of abuses that we saw in the ator from New Mexico is recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- western energy market. We are sending Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I sug- ator from Washington. a message to those industries and busi- gest the absence of a quorum. Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I nesses that the consumer will not pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The thank the chairman of the Energy vide the deep pocket for Enron kinds of clerk will call the roll. Committee for his participation and bankruptcies. The legislative clerk proceeded to help in clarifying this next segment of I am grateful to the chairman and call the roll. debate on the Energy bill. While I the ranking member from New Mexico Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask think we have several issues left to dis- for their hard work on this legislation. unanimous consent that the order for cuss, I think it is very important to re- There was a great irony taking place the quorum call be rescinded. alize what a milestone we have the moment the Senate was about to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without achieved. After a couple of sessions of make a decision on changing the fili- objection, it is so ordered. the Senate trying to get energy legisla- buster rules. Members of both sides of Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I note tion, we are now on the precipice of the aisle and all their staffs were hard the presence of the distinguished Sen- having an energy bill that has great bi- at work marking up a very comprehen- ator from Washington, Ms. CANTWELL, partisan support. sive energy bill in a very bipartisan on the floor. We have agreed heretofore I compliment the chairman of the fashion. If people were there, they that her amendment would now be the Energy Committee for his hard work would have realized it was the Senate subject matter before the Senate. I un- and diligence in getting an energy bill at its best doing its best work. derstand the Senator is prepared to that has such great bipartisan support. There are still outstanding issues offer it. As a member of the Energy Committee that we decided we were going to bring Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, yes. and as a relatively new Member of the to the Senate floor. Some of those Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, may Senate, I can tell you how honored I issues were related to a variety of con- we have a copy of the final draft of the was that Senator DOMENICI visited me cerns that we thought were best ad- amendment? in my office to talk about the issues dressed on the Senate floor. One of the Ms. CANTWELL. Yes, we will send impacting the Northwest—because we issues that I think is important to the amendment to the desk. have been hard hit by an energy crisis bring up is my amendment on energy Mr. DOMENICI. We have it. I wonder in the last several years—and his will- security. It is an amendment that will if we can discuss what the Senator’s ingness to work with my office on set a national goal for getting off our pleasure is. We have nothing else pend- those Northwest issues, particularly overdependence on foreign sources of ing but her amendment for at least a related to the hydro system. oil. I am pleased to be able to offer that couple of hours or more. How much I can say with certainty that just amendment with Senators DURBIN, time does the Senator think she might about every member of the Senate En- SALAZAR, and KERRY because it is im- need? ergy Committee participated in the portant that energy independence be

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.007 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6615 part of our strategy for a national en- National security experts, such as have pursued in developing a comprehensive ergy policy. CIA Director James Woolsey, former energy bill. You have demonstrated a will- Many Americans are feeling this Secretary of State George Schultz, and ingness to look anew at the facts on the overdependence at the gas pump today. others in the Energy Future Coalition, ground and to adjust to those facts as appropriate. They know we are overdependent on have said that the possibility exists for We come forward now in a constructive foreign oil. They want to see more future oil embargoes and supply disrup- spirit, with recommendations drawn from competition in gas prices. Americans tion that make us more dependent on the work of several groups that have re- may not realize that now the United the Middle East. cently examined this topic in addition to the States imports about 58 percent of our In fact, those gentlemen, in their re- Energy Future Coalition—the National Com- oil supply. That is about 11 million bar- port, said: For the foreseeable future, mission on Energy Policy, the Set America rels a day. This number is expected to as long as vehicle transportation is Free Coalition, the Apollo Alliance, Rocky Mountain Institute, and others. grow to about 62 percent by 2015. The dominated by oil, the greater Middle The President said last month, ‘‘Our coun- underlying bill tried to address this by East and especially Saudi Arabia will try is on the doorstep of incredible techno- saying we should cut our dependence remain in the driver’s seat. logical advances that will make energy more on oil by a million barrels a day, but We have a chart that shows who owns abundant and more affordable for our citi- what that underlying bill does is leave the oil supply and who are the top zens. By harnessing the power of technology, us worse off by 2015 than we are today. global oil companies in the world. If we’re going to be able to grow our economy, It would leave us more dependent on one thinks about these companies on protect our environment, and achieve great- foreign oil than we currently are. The the chart, looking at the names, er energy independence.’’ We could not agree more strongly. mathematics of the underlying bill Aramco and various companies, and We see a broad and bipartisan consensus need to be improved. they look at the countries that basi- emerging at various levels of government My amendment would direct the cally own these companies, people will throughout the country on the need to move President to develop and implement a see that they are 100-percent owned by to a new model of energy production and use. long-term strategy to reduce our de- those entities. We can see what coun- As promising as that vision is, however, it pendence on foreign oil by reducing 7.6 tries they are. We can see where the won’t happen by itself. Public policy and in- million barrels of oil per day by 2025. supply is. vestment are needed to hurry the future, and now is the time to act, before a crisis. So, instead of allowing our foreign oil If Americans look at this chart, then Toward that end, we recommend certain imports to grow from the 58 percent they know that we cannot leave our first steps, outlined briefly below. The cost that it is today to 68 percent in 2025, economic future and our national secu- of this package is small, relative to both the my amendment would reverse this rity for future oil supply in the hands risks and opportunities at hand, but it would alarming trend. of these governments and these coun- begin to change the nation’s direction on We can see where we are today and tries. What we need to do is to get off this critical issue. We would be pleased to where we need to get to reduce this de- of our overdependence on foreign oil work with you and your staff on specific leg- pendence. and diversify, and that is specifically islative language. 1. Reward technological innovation that Under my amendment, this would be what my amendment calls for. increases fuel efficiency—Transportation ac- a 40-percent reduction by the year 2025. I ask unanimous consent that a let- counts for two-thirds of U.S. oil consump- It is very important that this goal be ter from the Energy Future Coalition tion, and light-duty vehicles account for included as part of our energy legisla- that calls for major new initiatives to more than half of all transportation demand. tion. curtail U.S. oil consumption be printed New vehicle technologies, including hybrids It should be no surprise because in the RECORD. and advanced diesels, can dramatically in- many of the Members have talked There being no objection, the mate- crease the efficiency of that fleet. about energy independence as part of rial was ordered to be printed in the The health of the U.S. economy is closely linked to the health of its auto manufac- the energy legislation. If my colleagues RECORD, as follows: turing industry, which affects one out of believe in the underlying fundamentals ENERGY FUTURE COALITION, every 10 private-sector jobs in America. The of this legislation, then they must be- Washington, DC, May 18, 2005. industry’s vitality in turn depends on its lieve that we can be successful in get- Hon. PETE V. DOMENICI, ability to innovate and respond to rapidly ting off our overdependence on foreign Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural changing customer preferences. oil. Resources, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. We recommend tax incentives for U.S. ve- What this legislation is missing is an DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: We are writing to fol- hicle and component manufacturers that will low up on the letter we sent to the President adequate goal to actually reduce our enable them to retool existing production in March, urging an aggressive program to lines for both cars and trucks and produce dependence on foreign oil. address America’s growing dependence on advanced technologies that reduce fuel con- It is no surprise that consumers and foreign oil, which in our judgment endangers sumption and U.S. demand for foreign oil. experts alike agree on this. In fact, our national and economic security. We We also recommend tax incentives, as the there was a recent poll which showed asked the President to ‘‘launch a major new President did again last month, that will in- that 92 percent of Americans are very initiative to curtail U.S. oil consumption crease consumer demand for these tech- worried about our dependence on for- through improved efficiency and the rapid nologies. We recognize, of course, that tax eign oil, and 93 percent of Americans development and deployment of advanced policy falls within the jurisdiction of the want our Government to develop an en- biomass, alcohol and other available petro- Committee on Finance, and we will send a leum fuel alternatives.’’ similar letter to Chairman GRASSLEY. ergy strategy that will get us off our The signatories, representing a broad 2. Support the next generation of advanced overdependence on foreign oil. In fact, range of political: views, support a new na- vehicles—Fuel consumption is closely tied to the President has joined in the call, tional commitment: to reduce U.S. oil con- vehicle weight. Lighter vehicles are thus de- saying that in order to make sure our sumption substantially, through the acceler- sirable as long as they do not compromise economy grows, we need to encourage ated introduction of advanced technology ve- safety or performance. Advanced materials— small business sector growth and vital- hicles and alternative fuels. We believe do- such as composites now used in advanced air- ity. We need to address a major prob- mestic biofuels can cut the nation’s oil use craft—could allow dramatic gains in fuel by 25 percent by 2025, and substantial further lem facing our country, and that is our economy if they could be reduced in cost. We reductions are possible through efficiency recommend that the Federal government Nation’s growing dependence on for- gains from advanced technologies. That is an carry out a program to demonstrate the fea- eign sources of energy. ambitious goal, but it is also an extraor- sibility of high-volume, low-cost manufac- The President has joined in this de- dinary opportunity for American leadership, ture of these materials, which will have im- bate in saying that getting off our for- innovation, job creation, and economic portant military applications as well. eign dependence is important. growth. Additional reductions in oil demand would We have had many others speak out, Mr. Chairman, we recognize that you and flow from extending the range that hybrid such as the leadership on both sides of the other Members of the Committee are vehicles can travel on the electricity stored the aisle. In the House, Speaker well along in the drafting process, and we in their batteries. This will require further hope that legislation can be enacted this improvements in battery technology and the HASTERT said: Our Nation is dependent year that addresses the critical energy chal- ability to plug in to the electric power grid, on a fickle foreign oil market that is lenges confronting the nation. We want to but may have the additional benefit of lev- being stretched to the limit by foreign commend you for the leadership you are eling peak utility power loads. We rec- demands. showing and the bipartisan approach you ommend support for further development,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.045 S15PT1 S6616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 demonstration, and deployment of these These recommendations are the product of are calling it an extraordinary oppor- technologies. three years of work by the Energy Future tunity for American leadership for job 3. Accelerate the introduction of alter- Coalition and others, who have come to- creation and economic growth. native transportation fuels—The production gether in a constructive and non-partisan ef- I think this group of individuals, who of ethanol has increased dramatically in the fort to develop politically viable answers to are part of a coalition that is inter- last two yeas, but must grow much further seemingly intractable issues, so that we to displace a major share of U.S. oil demand. might have a national energy policy that re- ested in our country’s national secu- Technologies to convert widely abundant sponds strategically both to the challenges rity, are pointing out that this very plant fiber—cellulosic biomass—to liquid we face and to the opportunities they create. chart, showing the ownership by for- fuels have been demonstrated at pilot scale With best wishes, eign entities, is of great concern to our but face considerable financial and technical Sincerely, future. I think this letter does ade- risk in moving to first-of-a-kind commercial- Robert C. McFarlane. quately call on us to do our job in mak- scale production. A Canadian company, R. James Woolsey. ing sure we are getting off of our for- Iogen, is currently producing ethanol from Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. wheat straw, but at relatively small scale. eign dependence. Richard L. Trumka. I believe this underlying legislation Biodiesel fuels—from sources as diverse as Charles B. Curtis. soybeans, waste cooking oil, and turkey gives us the tools to do so. That is es- C. Boyden Gray. offal—are also emerging as important alter- Timothy E. Wirth. pecially true if you think about the natives. framework that is in the bill and the A well-focused and adequately funded pro- John D. Podesta. Enclosures: Additional Signatories debate we just had on biofuels, the 8 gram to take these technologies to the point billion gallon biofuels goal by 2012. of becoming low-risk commercial choices Lt. Gen. John S. Caldwell, Jr., USA (Ret.); should be pursued on grounds of national se- Adm. William T. Crowe, Jr., USN (Ret.), What is great about the biofuels curity. This may be the only way that the Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Hon. amendment that was adopted and re- U.S. can have—in years, as opposed to dec- John H. Dalton, Former Secretary of the vised from the committee markup is ades—a significant supply of renewable do- Navy; Vice Adm. Robert F. Dunn, USN that it includes both ethanol and bio- mestic fuels, chemicals, and other products (Ret.); Michael T. Eckhart, American Coun- diesel, and specifically ethanol re- for which we now depend on imported oil or cil on Renewable Energy; Hon. Vic Fazio, search and development of what are limited natural gas reserves. The Federal Former U.S. Representative; Hon. Robert W. called cellulosic ethanols—biomass- government should be directed to conduct a Fri, Resources for the Future; Brig. Gen. based ethanol materials. one-time technology competition, sup- Gordon Gayle, USMC (Ret.); Hon. Sherri W. porting private-sector construction of at We know we have Midwestern States Goodman, Former Deputy Under Secretary that are already producing ethanol and least 10 commercial-scale demonstration of Defense; Hon. James C. Greenwood, Bio- plants within the next five years—testing technology Industry Organization, Former giving us a source of supply. But if you the comparative advantages of different con- U.S. Representative. take those five Midwestern States and version processes, feedstocks and end prod- Vice Adm. Lee Gunn, USN (Ret.); Insti- try to transport that product to the ucts. tutes for Public Research, Center for Naval Northwest, as we do today—we are sell- We also support an aggressive program to Analysis; F. Henry Habicht II, Former Dep- ing biofuels and ethanol in a variety of increase the use of renewable fuels in the uty Administrator, EPA Commission on Na- places in Washington State today, but fleet (similar to S. 650, for example) to en- tional Energy Policy; David A. Harris, Amer- courage development of these fuels and their you are adding a 30-cent to 50-cent ican Jewish Committee; Hon. Gary Hart, transportation cost. What the amend- use as fuel substitutes, not just as additives. Former U.S. Senator; Co-Chair, U.S. Com- Flexible-fuel vehicles can use ethanol or gas- mission on National Security for the 21st ment we just adopted does is make sure oline interchangeably, and some four million Century; Bracken Hendricks, Apollo Alli- that various parts of the country can are already on the road. Because new cars ance; John P. Holdren, Harvard University, also be in the biofuels business; that we can be given flexible-fuel capability at neg- Co-Chair, National Commission on Energy can start producing products in other ligible cost, we recommend that this tech- Policy; Lt. Col. William C. Holmberg, USMC parts of the country, closer to the nology be rapidly introduced into the fleet to (Ret.), Biomass Coordinating Council; Hon. source and consumers that are going to give consumers a choice in refueling options. Jerry Hultin, Former Under Secretary of the We also believe the corporate average fuel use them. So it is a very positive step Navy; Rear Adm. Leland S. Kollmorgen, USN economy program should provide credit for forward. (Ret.). The bill also includes clean coal tech- the demonstrated use of alternative fuels not Gen. Richard L. Lawson, USAF (Ret.), based on petroleum, and we recommend that nology, that I know my colleague who Former President, National Mining Associa- all biodiesel blends be treated alike in the tion; Maj. Gen. Charles Link, USAF (Ret.), is on the floor, the Senator from Ten- tax code. National Defense University Foundation; Gal nessee, has worked on so diligently. It Finally, we are not unmindful of the cur- includes hydrogen fuel cells, and it in- rent budget situation and its implications Luft, Institute for the Analysis of Global Se- for the energy bill; however, we think that a curity; Lt. Gen. William R. Maloney, USMC cludes next generation nuclear power, more rational allocation of scarce resources (Ret.); Vice Adm. Dennis V. McGinn, USN things I know my colleagues on the would substitute the unfunded elements of (Ret.); Dennis R. Minano, Former Vice Presi- other side of the aisle have worked this package for the $2 billion ‘‘ultra-deep- dent for Environment and Energy, General hard to perfect. It includes new re- water and unconventional onshore natural Motors; Hon. William A. Nitze, Former As- search and development, to play a vital gas and other petroleum research and devel- sistant Administrator, EPA, The Gemstar role in the commercialization of new opment program’’ contained in the House Group; John L. Petersen, The Arlington In- stitute; Hon. Robert B. Pirie, Jr., Former technology. It promotes in, a bipar- bill. As the President noted recently, with tisan way, conservation initiatives. It oil at $50 a barrel, ‘‘energy companies do not Secretary of the Navy (acting). need taxpayers’-funded incentives to explore Hon. Joe R. Reeder, Former Under Sec- is exciting to catch a sense of the new for oil ad gas.’’ We should support instead a retary of the Army; Hon. William K. Reilly, technology that will be in this bill to new direction in energy policy that will re- Former Administrator, EPA, Co-Chair, Com- give us more efficiency in our homes duce our dependence on foreign oil, expand mission on National Energy Policy; Maj. and businesses. We will get a lot of sav- the production of domestic transportation Gen. J. Milnor Roberts, USAR (Ret.); Larry ings from these programs and tools. fuels from agriculture, and create new jobs, J. Schweiger, National Wildlife Federation; There are many tools in the under- economic growth, and investment in Amer- Hon. Philip R. Sharp, Former U.S. Rep- lying bill to achieve the goals we set resentative, Congressional Co-Chair, Com- ica. out for ourselves. We believe this un- Mr. Chairman, we note that the Committee mission on National Energy Policy; Hon. has held conferences this year on natural gas Susan F. Tierney, Former Assistant Sec- derlying bill has the right technology supply and on the future of coal, as well as retary of Energy, Commission on National answers; that is, it has all the various hearings on other relevant topics, but not on Energy Policy; Vice Adm. Richard H. Truly, means by which we can get off our for- the subject of oil dependence and national USN (Ret.), Former Director, National Re- eign oil dependence, but it is simply security, despite the remarkable rise in the newable Energy Laboratory; R.E. Turner, lacking a goal. That is what my price of oil over the past year. We respect- Turner Foundation; Adm. James D. Watkins, amendment will provide. This legisla- fully urge you to consider such a session and USN (Ret.), Former Secretary of Energy. tion should reflect the resolve of the offer our participation if you so desire. In Ms. CANTWELL. Specifically, this American people, who say that getting any case, we would be pleased to discuss coalition believes that domestic these initiatives with you as you consider in- off our overdependence on foreign oil is centives for innovative clean energy tech- biofuel, something that we just debated a national priority, and we are going to nologies, as well as other provisions on re- as part of this energy strategy, can be stick to it. newable energy, fuels and vehicles, and oil used to produce a very significant I know various Members are going to and gas. amount of our future energy, and they come down here and offer amendments

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.022 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6617 on other issues, issues related to global impact on our economy. That is some- We need to get off our overdepend- warming and greenhouse gas emissions. thing we are trying to avoid by setting ence on foreign oil. How are we going We are going to have proposals regard- a national goal to diversify away from to do that? First, we have to have the ing a renewable portfolio standard, foreign oil. resolve. There are many times in which would basically mean that our We have many economic reasons for American history this country has electricity grid would use more renew- this amendment. But as I stated ear- shown American resolve. We have put a able energy to provide supply. I think lier, we also have security reasons. Let man on the Moon. We have ushered in Senator FEINSTEIN is still going to me expound on that just a little bit be- the nuclear age. We stood up in the come down and offer her amendment to cause I think it is important to under- OPEC crisis and got fuel efficiency close the SUV loophole, to try to make stand the demand for oil and, basically, standards for cars. We ought to have SUVs more fuel efficient. who holds the reserves. The oil reserves the resolve now. We need to bet on the We are going to have a lot of discus- of every area in the world are in de- ingenuity of American brain power to sion to help improve the bill. But with- cline except for the Middle East. That get us off our overdependence on for- out setting a national goal, without means if we continue to be dependent eign oil. If we are smart enough to put saying our country has to get off our on foreign oil, we are going to be more a man on the Moon, we ought to be dependence on foreign oil, we will have dependent on OPEC and its member smart enough to get off our over- missed an opportunity. This underlying countries. Given that those reserves, dependence on foreign oil. When John legislation sets a goal that will actu- let’s just say, are constantly under F. Kennedy made the declaration of some scrutiny because of the chal- ally make us, in 2015, more dependent wanting to put a man on the Moon in lenges in that region of the world, on foreign oil than we are today. I a 10-year period of time, I don’t think some analysts, when looking at the oil think we need to set a goal as a legisla- he had the answer to every single ele- futures market, basically describe tive body, that we want to reverse that ment of how to do that. He left the de- trend. In 2025 we want to actually be what they call a fear premium. That is, the price of oil futures actually in- tails up to both the public and private importing less foreign oil, and that is creases because people are concerned sector in getting new technology devel- exactly what my amendment does. that international incidents may hap- oped so we could move forward. Why is this so important? First, we In this case we have an underlying all know it is in the economic interest pen, terrorist threats and other things, that will damage that oil supply. So bill that actually can achieve this goal of the United States to diversify off the cost of oil futures actually goes up, of reversing the trend by 2025 and re- foreign oil. We know our dependence just on the fear of what might happen. ducing 40 percent the consumption of has cost us, since 1970, something like That is troubling because as we all the United States of foreign oil. How $3.6 trillion. In 2003, imports cost us $10 know, we cannot predict what is going do we do that? Many people have billion every single month, and our oil to happen on an international basis. talked about how we get there. I will imports count for about 34 percent of We do our best to protect that oil sup- show one chart with examples of the our existing trade deficit. Think about ply, but Saudi Arabia alone has about a oil savings technology in this legisla- that, 34 percent of our trade deficit, quarter of the world’s oil reserves and tion. just because of the cost of oil. In fact, more than 60 percent of that country’s The biofuels amendment we talked Alan Greenspan has said that the high total oil inputs are processed at a sin- about: Many organizations, including cost of fuel has basically caused 8 out gle facility. So if you think about it, it some of those security initiative orga- of the 10 postwar U.S. recessions; they is the home to almost all of the world’s nizations such as Energy Future Coali- were related to high energy prices and spare production capacity. Again, we tion and some environmental organiza- spikes in oil. are putting all our eggs in one basket. tions such as Natural Resources De- We know there is a strong relation- I am simply saying lets set a national fense Council, have said biofuels can ship between energy costs to our over- goal to get off that dependence on for- play a significant role. They could help all economy. That is what we are try- eign oil because of this security reason, produce 3.9 billion barrels of alter- ing to change. But a number of factors as well as the economic reason and who native fuel a day. remain, and that is what is of great owns this supply and how important it I hope my Midwest colleagues and concern. Who actually controls those is. my colleagues from other parts of the energy costs? We know the OPEC car- I would like to talk for a second country who are interested in biodiesel tel, as well as international events and about the picture as it relates to other and ethanol are excited by that oppor- political events, have an impact. We people interested in that oil supply. I tunity. It means an economic oppor- know the growing demand in China and mentioned China and India and the tunity for all the regions of our coun- India for the same supply of oil has an projections of the price of oil reaching try that can produce those fuels. It impact. We know we need to do some- $100 a barrel. Analysts agree that also has a higher national purpose, to thing about it. China, because of its growth and huge help us get off our over-dependence on If you talk to economists about what demand, is likely to shift the whole foreign oil. is going to happen to the price of oil in center of gravity for energy markets. We can also improve efficiencies in the future, the signs are pointing to oil That is, China has already moved past various sectors such as aviation, resi- prices could reach $100 a barrel in the Japan in its global energy consump- dential applications, and various modes next 20 years. If that is the case, that tion. It is the second largest oil con- of transportation. I am very proud the would have a devastating impact on sumer and the third largest oil im- Northwest has figured this out. our national economy. Yet that is exporter. In the next decade, China is At the Paris Air Show we are seeing actly what we are hearing from them. going to continue to grow to about half a lot of news about future planes. One That is exactly what people are saying. of today’s U.S. combined car and truck plane you will not see there today but There is a world economic outlook re- total, so they are going to be looking is on the drawing boards and is getting port that was issued this spring by the for lots of energy supply. It is expected rave reviews from people making pur- International Monetary Fund, and that that their imports are going to double chase orders is the next generation 787. report basically said that oil could by 2010 and quadruple, to 8 billion bar- What is great about that is its whole spike to $100 a barrel between now and rels of oil a day, by 2025. Imports will design is based on a more fuel-efficient 2030. be 60 percent of China’s total oil con- plane. Boeing estimates it can save be- The Wall Street firm of Goldman sumption. tween 20 and 30 percent on fuel costs. Sachs also predicted that the price of While we are looking at the picture, They figured out the marketplace is oil could reach $105 in the next few already knowing we are overdependent going to be very sensitive to the high years, and energy markets could easily on foreign oil and that the challenges expense of transportation fuel and have be in the early stages of a superspike to security are there and that the developed a plane to answer the call period. I know the United States has American economy is already suf- from the marketplace. What has the been through these periods before, fering, we also need to recognize there marketplace said? The marketplace is where we have seen extreme spikes in are other nations who are going to be responding with over 200 orders for a energy costs. It has had a devastating bidding for that same resource. plane that is not even finished yet.

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As it exists today, Brazil has, be- cars; industrial improvements, effi- A few of my colleagues who are anx- cause of its biofuels initiative, changed ciency improvements in aviation; effi- ious about this legislation want to that trend. In fact, Brazil has gone ciency gains in trucks and heavy-duty know if it is a back door to higher fuel from 1975 being 80 percent dependent on equipment. One of our National Lab- efficiency standards; that somehow foreign oil to 1990 being only 45 percent oratories in the State of Washington, this bill mandates CAFE. It does not dependent on foreign oil, and in 2006, the Pacific Northwest Labs, is doing mandate a higher fuel efficiency stand- Brazil actually plans on being an en- great research on lightweight trucks, ard, although this Member would cer- ergy self-sufficient country and maybe lightweight materials, transportation tainly support a piece of legislation in even being a net exporter of fuel. That efficiency, for the trucking industry in the Senate that suggested that. This is very interesting. As it stands today, our country. Other areas to reduce con- amendment realizes there are hybrid they are only importing about 11 per- sumption: how to make the movement cars in the marketplace that are likely cent of their supply. of goods and services more efficient, to come onboard. There are estimates How do you go from 1975 at 80 percent saving transportation costs; the re- that you can increase the efficiency of to 11 percent in 2003? The country took placement of tires, you can get more our economy using hybrids and save up the initiative and said they were going fuel efficiency just by having better to 2 million barrels a day by 2015. to produce a competitive product to balance of your tires to get better gas fossil fuel. That competitive product That’s just from the growth in the hy- mileage; and there are transportation happened to be sugar-based ethanol. brid auto market. That is just Amer- choices; and biofuels. Again, biofuels is They got good at producing sugar- ican consumers buying hybrid cars and a big opportunity for us. based ethanol. They got so good at pro- making that investment. It does not So I hope all my colleagues are lis- have to be CAFE, although I personally ducing sugar-based ethanol they actually can produce it and ship it here tening who are very supportive of the think we are losing a huge opportunity biofuels section of this legislation— in the American marketplace by not cheaper than we can produce it today. I don’t like losing the competitive which I hope there are many because I being more aggressive about cars that edge to somebody else on the produc- think it is a great opportunity. If you can run on alternative fuels. I say that, tion of an alternative fuel source. I are supportive of that biofuels section mentioning the Boeing experience in want the United States to be a leader of the bill, you ought to be very sup- aviation. in the production of alternative fuel portive of setting a goal because you The aerospace industry in the North- sources. It holds a lot of promise for really ought to believe the national west is responding to the demand of the United States. goal is achievable. You ought to be- more fuel-efficient transportation. I One might say, well, Brazil is only lieve that the economic interest of our wish the auto manufacturers would be one-eighth the size of the United country in getting that new production more aggressive. Actually, as oil has States economy and we have much of biofuels is not only an economic and hit $50 a barrel they have gotten more more demand than Brazil. That is true, security matter, it is also just plain aggressive. They have gone over to but Brazil has learned about the effi- good job creation for our country. You Japan and said, okay, we want a tech- cient production of ethanol. Are we are putting the American farmer back nology deal with the Japanese auto saying somehow the United States does in business with a product that now manufacturers; we want to get more of not have the raw material supply for will see huge demand. these cars in the United States market. ethanol, whether it is sugar-based eth- Now, I do not know if we have it here Maybe that will work. anol or biomass-based ethanol? on the floor, but I took great note that However, this amendment does not We actually are trying to put the the Economist magazine wrote a piece assume we are going to have a new American farmer in the fuel business. on biofuels a few weeks ago. In fact, it CAFE standard. It simply says to the If there is anything we ought to be sure was a front-page cover story article United States, if you are serious about we have its agriculture. We know we that week about biofuels. What was in- this problem, you will set a national only sit on 3 percent of the oil reserves teresting about it is that it discussed goal to get off our overdependence on in the world, so we know we are not the fact that we are at this point where foreign oil by 2025 and start reducing going to get it from there. We are talk- biofuels make so much sense because of the trend. Instead of continually im- ing about importing liquified natural the price of oil. porting more, we should be importing gas, so we know we are challenged Now, several years ago, when we were less. there. But we sure know that the This chart shows the trend we are talking about oil at $20 a barrel and American farmer can produce a lot of people were talking about biofuels, trying to reverse. Today we are basi- product as it relates to ethanol, wheth- cally importing 13 million barrels a maybe it did not make much sense, the er it is sugar based or biomass based, economics did not make much sense. day; if we do nothing, by 2025, we will and we can produce a lot as it relates be importing 19 million barrels. This is But we have hit, as Andy Grove would to biodiesel products as well. say, an inflection point, and that in- the trend we are trying to reverse. This That is exactly what this legislation flection point is that now we are seeing is the direction we did not want to go does. It is very specific about the re- prices over $50 a barrel for imported in. We want to make a change. search and development that needs to Some of my colleagues ask, how can take place to get us into the alter- oil. you set this goal? If you are not spe- native fuels business. I am so certain of So the article basically says that it cific about how you get there, how are the well-crafted nature of that section is no longer the ‘‘blue sky’’ stuff that we going to achieve it? There is a lot I of the bill that I am willing to say that people talk about, but it is an idea am sure that President Kennedy I think we really can achieve our goal whose time has come. It is a very sub- thought about when he wanted to put a of decreasing our energy dependence by stantive opportunity for anybody who man on the Moon, and maybe his origi- 2025. So it is a very positive step for us can produce biofuels because at any- nal projections were not accurate. to look at what we have seen around where around $50 a barrel, instead of There is a lot of research and develop- the globe as far as other countries try- $25 a barrel, biofuels can be competi- ment we are going to do on a variety of ing to get toward energy independence tive. these technologies. or becoming less dependent on foreign Now, in Washington State, we are One country that has taken this chal- oil. selling biodiesel and alternative fuels. lenge and embraced it is Brazil. It is a Now, I have another chart that shows A few weeks ago, we had the opening of country which looked at this same di- examples of what we are trying to one of our first biofuels stations. It was

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I thank the Senator for attle, and then sent over to what was in World War II, FDR ushered in the her leadership. The amendment she is this particular station, Laurelhurst nuclear age in 2 years. He shifted our proposing—and we hope will be em- Oil. They are producing a biofuel in Se- spending in the development of energy braced by both sides of the aisle—will attle, even though the oil is still im- in 2 years from about $8,000 to 86 mil- set a goal to reduce our dependence on ported from another state. That lion dollars and ushered in the nuclear foreign oil. I can’t think of a single biofuel, I think at the time, was about age. Why? Because he saw a threat, and person in America who wouldn’t agree 30 cents more than what you could go he wanted to set a national goal. We with that goal. We can all understand around the corner and get to fill your have had these instances where our that as we wait every day for a press car up with gasoline—30 cents more. country has decided it was in our eco- release from the OPEC nations to try And you ask: Well, how are you expect- nomic interest and our security inter- to determine whether or not the price ing to be competitive if it is 30 cents est to move ahead. That is what we of gasoline is going to go up or down. more? It was 30 cents more because we need to do today. This proud, strong, leading nation in had the transportation cost of bringing So I am glad to offer this amendment the world goes hat in hand to the Saudi that agricultural product to the North- that simply says that we should take peninsula looking for oil. We wait for west, having it processed, and then the underlying legislation and change them to determine what the price will sold. The production facility that is ac- its goal. The underlying bill already be. It affects every individual and fam- tually producing this biodiesel in Se- has a goal. It says that our goal should ily and business and airline, right down attle believes it can reduce the cost by be to get off of foreign oil by 2015 by re- the line. 30 cents—they could be selling the bio- ducing it a million barrels a day. Is it not true that the bill before us, diesel at the same cost we are buying What we need to do is reduce our oil S. 10, has a goal of reducing dependence gasoline per gallon in Seattle—by sim- supply in a much more aggressive fash- on foreign oil over the next 10 years by ply producing the product in the State ion. We need to reduce that 40 percent 1 million barrels a day, which is not as of Washington. by 2025. That is what my amendment ambitious or as far reaching as the So that is what this bill allows us to calls for. I am happy to hear from my goal of reducing dependence on foreign do. I think the Economist was right, other colleagues on this issue. I hope oil by 40 percent over 20 years? Is it not that the private sector is starting to that my colleagues will take this issue also true that the President sent a let- respond to this and starting to come up as an amendment to improve the un- ter to Congress yesterday and said if with solutions. So then you say: Well, derlying bill. we include this provision—the weaker if the private markets are responding, The underlying bill has the tools and provision that is already in the bill— why do we have to set a national goal? the framework we need. What we need reducing the barrels of oil by 1 million Well, let me address that because as a to do is have the resolve as a country a day over 10 years, the President will former businessperson, I understand to set a national goal. The private sec- veto the bill? Is that the message that that businesses are responsive to their tor is not going to do that. We are not we have received from the Bush White customers and they are responsive to going to have consumers make market House about our goal in reducing de- their shareholders. I do not blame a na- choices that don’t exist. They want pendence on foreign oil? tional oil company for setting its own more market choices. What we have to Ms. CANTWELL. The Senator is cor- agenda on when it wants to get into do is set the wheels in motion. The rect. In the underlying bill, we have new energy technologies. That is their good news is, once the Government sets language that says we should reduce prerogative. a goal, it is amazing how many people our dependence on foreign oil by 1 mil- You see lots of commercials on TV respond to that. lion barrels a day by 2015. The problem all the time about how existing fossil Our country has set lots of goals. We with that goal is, when you are cur- fuel companies are going to generate set goals for more homeland security. I rently importing 58 percent of your oil biofuels, how they are going to diver- have seen more security technology supply from foreign sources and you sify. They would make you think they companies come through my office in calculate in the growth of demand—ob- are doing that in a rapid fashion. I am the last 2 years than imaginable. Why? viously, our economy continues to not so sure it is rapid enough for the Because we said we want more home- grow—there is demand for more oil. consumers of Washington State, who land security. So we have every imag- Even with that amendment, in 10 are paying a very high price for gaso- inable aspect of homeland security years, in 2015, we will be importing 60 line, have paid a very high price for being addressed by thousands of com- to 62 percent of what our Nation con- electricity recently, and are reeling panies across America. sumes in oil supply from foreign from a hard-hit economy because of If we want to be serious about get- sources. So the underlying amendment high energy costs. ting off our overdependence on foreign does nothing to stop this trend. In fact, We would like to see a much more ag- oil, we will pass this amendment, and we will continue to be more dependent gressive effort. But those companies we will be on the track for setting a on foreign oil. are not going to set a national goal and goal that both the private sector and I know the White House has sent they are not going to diversify until it public sector will respond to. I think some communication to Senators say- is in their financial interest. So the with that we will be able to say to ing they oppose even that milestone in question is whether this body is going Americans that we are on the right the bill which does attempt to try to to set a national goal, which I think track, that we are not going to let con- reduce oil consumption. But the provi- this underlying bill can achieve, and sumers continue to pay high transpor- sion in the bill doesn’t take into effect whether we, as a country, are going to tation costs, and that we have a plan the fact that the economy grows. I diversify off of that overdependence on for the future. We are not going to con- guess it is saying: We don’t want to foreign oil. It is not their job; it is our tinue to be so singularly dependent on have any goal to actually try to de- job. And we should get about showing the fossil fuel industry. We are not crease the amount of foreign oil com- the American people that we have the going to continue to have transpor- ing into this country. will to do it and that we are betting on tation-sensitive industries caught in a I want to have a goal for decreasing American ingenuity to achieve it. I stranglehold by high energy costs. We the amount of foreign oil coming into have to believe that putting a man on are going to say to them instead that this country. I want to reverse the the Moon is a lot harder than discov- our national security interests, our trend. I want to go from what we are ering how to be as efficient as the Bra- economic interests, our environmental expected to have, 68 percent in 2025,

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When you think about the Illinois brings up an important ques- reach the goal of putting a man on the economic opportunities our country tion, which is with China’s interest in Moon. has in actually being an exporter of global oil supply and the demand, is it My colleague from Tennessee is also new energy efficiency technology, it is going to drive up the price. I don’t on the floor. I want to give him an op- a great opportunity. think an oil company really cares portunity to add whatever comments The Senator is right that the admin- whether the price of oil is driven up or he wants to add about this. istration opposes any goal setting in not. What do they care? AMENDMENT NO. 784 this bill. Why would somebody oppose Somebody is going to pay them, Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I goal setting? All the tools are here in whether it is $50, $55, $60, $80, or $100. call up my amendment at the desk and this legislation. I am not saying which With an increase in demand, that is ask for its immediate consideration. technology is going to win. Basically, good news for them. Oil supply costs The PRESIDING OFFICER. The our amendment is technology agnostic. just go up. They reap the benefits; they clerk will report. It doesn’t say: You are going to have reap the profit. But what it is not good The legislative clerk read as follows: CAFE; you are going to have nuclear for is the American economy. The Senator from Washington [Ms. CANT- power. So the Senator is absolutely right, WELL] proposes an amendment numbered 784. China’s entrance into the demand for A lot of my colleagues are betting on Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask foreign oil should be seen by this coun- nuclear power. There is new language unanimous consent that further read- try as an economic and security risk. in here for new nuclear technology. A ing of the amendment be dispensed China’s consumption and growth rate lot of people think it will provide us with. is staggering. China is going to be con- hydrogen sources, and we will have hy- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without suming I think I said 8 million barrels drogen fuel cells. We will move to hav- objection, it is so ordered. ing a more fuel-efficient economy that of imports. They have already over- The amendment is as follows: taken Japan, and they are fast on our way. (Purpose: To improve the energy security of I am not being prescriptive because heels to catch up to our consumption, the United States and reduce United 2025 is a long time from now. But I and they will get to a point where they States dependence on foreign oil imports know if we look at specifics, we can get are the 800-pound gorilla in the dynam- by 40 percent by 2025) there through these various means, but ics of world oil supply. Beginning on page 120, strike line 23 and we won’t get there without a goal. Even our underlying bill says you all that follows through page 122, line 14, and Mr. DURBIN. If the Senator will can try to ramp up different sources of insert the following: yield for a further question, we can’t U.S. production. But we all know with SEC. 151. REDUCTION OF DEPENDENCE ON IM- pick up a news magazine or a news- the United States being situated on 3 PORTED PETROLEUM. paper in America without reading percent of the world’s oil reserves, it is (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— about the growth of the Chinese econ- not a likely scenario for us in the (1) based on the reports of the Energy In- omy. They are expanding at the ex- United States to be able to drill our formation Administration entitled ‘‘Annual way to energy security. So the Senator Energy Outlook 2005’’ and ‘‘May 2005 Month- pense of many other countries, includ- ly Energy Review’’— ing the United States. is right, China is a unique concern in (A) during the period beginning January 1, We have lost hundreds of thousands this. We ought to take that, along with 2005, and ending April 30, 2005, the United of manufacturing jobs over the last 4 the other national security factors, and States imported an estimated average of years to China as their economy is ex- the fact that the oil supply is located 13,056,000 barrels of oil per day; and ploding in size. Many of the companies primarily in these Middle Eastern (B) the United States is projected to im- in China that are growing are Amer- countries—if we can put the chart back port 19,110,000 barrels of oil per day in 2025; ican companies. The fact is, China is up there. If you look at where the sup- (2) technology solutions already exist to ply is already, the countries and state dramatically increase the productivity of expanding its economy dramatically. It the United States energy supply; is no longer a backward Communist na- ownership, that is already worrisome (3) energy efficiency and conservation tion. It is a full-fledged world compet- enough. Now, when you throw into the measures can improve the economic com- itor, and many believe that China and equation that China is going to be de- petitiveness of the United States and lessen India will be our competitors in the manding more supply from these enti- energy costs for families in the United next 50 years for jobs and economic ties, it is going to lead to a higher States; growth. price. I am not sure any of these coun- (4) United States dependence on foreign en- Is it not also true that China has one tries are worried about the U.S. con- ergy imports leaves the United States vul- problem it has to face, and that is the sumer and what they have to pay for nerable to energy supply shocks and reliant on the willingness of other countries to pro- fact that within the borders, as huge as transportation costs. I don’t think they vide sufficient supplies of oil; China is, they don’t have a lot of en- are responsive to the needs of U.S. con- (5) while only 3 percent of proven oil re- ergy resources. So to keep this econ- sumers. The United States might be reserves are located in territory controlled by omy moving forward, they need to im- sponsive to our own consumers if we the United States, advances in fossil fuel export energy into China, which means in were the owner of these companies, but traction techniques and technologies could the years to come, we will see more we are not. increase United States energy supplies; and and more competition for foreign oil, So this is about setting a national (6) reducing energy consumption also bene- not just the United States versus the goal that recognizes the hardship the fits the United States by lowering the environmental impacts associated with fossil rest of the world, but the United States American economy is going to encoun- fuel use. versus China and the rest of the world, ter, and that we are going to be under (b) GOAL.—It is a goal of the United States which means oil for $50 per barrel, in the future if we continue to pay to reduce by 40 percent the amount of for- which has now raised our price at the these prices. We might, in 10 years, be eign oil projected to be imported during cal- pump, may go to $100 per barrel. happy we were talking about $50 a bar- endar year 2025 in the reference case con- I ask the Senator from Washington, rel prices, if some of the expectations tained in the report of the Energy Informa- setting this goal of reducing our de- of Wall Street come to pass—the pre- tion Administration entitled ‘‘Annual En- pendence on foreign oil through con- dictions that we could see superspikes ergy Outlook 2005’’. (c) MEASURES TO REDUCE IMPORT DEPEND- servation techniques, through alter- and get to $100 a barrel. We are already ENCE.— native fuels, through finding environ- feeling the pain now. Americans are (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after mentally sensitive resources that we losing jobs, pensions, like the pensions the date of enactment of this Act, and every can use, is that not looking forward to of transportation workers, where there two years thereafter, the President shall—

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We are always setting high (B)(i) subject to clause (ii), develop and im- some sort of consensus. That is the way goals, such as ‘‘anything is possible’’ plement measures to reduce dependence on this body operates. So far, over the last and ‘‘all men are created equal’’ and foreign petroleum imports of the United several years, we have not had a con- ‘‘we will pay any price and bear any States by reducing petroleum in end-uses sensus on energy. I thought the Sen- burden to defend freedom.’’ A lot of our throughout the economy of the United ator from Washington, at the close of politics is about the disappointment of States sufficient to reduce total demand for our committee markup proceedings a not reaching those goals. In fact, most petroeum in the United States by 7,640,000 couple of weeks ago, made a very im- of American history is the story of set- barrels per day from the amount projected portant comment. She said this was a for calendar year 2025. ting high goals, missing them, being (ii) If the President determines that there clean energy bill, but she said it also disappointed, and recommitting our- are insufficient legal authorities to achieve was a clean process. She was referring selves to the goals. But the goals we re- the target for calendar year 2025 in clause (i), to the fact that both Senator DOMENICI, member and the leaders we remember the President shall develop and implement the Republican chairman, and Senator are the ones who have challenged us measures that will reduce dependence on for- BINGAMAN, the Democratic ranking within some reason. We used to have a eign petroleum imports of the United States member on the committee, have been wonderful citizen of Tennessee named by reducing petroleum in end-uses through- working together to try to identify Chet Atkins, who played the guitar. He out the economy of the United States to the areas of consensus. may have been the best guitar player maximum extent practicable and shall sub- Senator DOMENICI literally set out on mit to Congress proposed legislation or other in the world. He always said: In this recommendations to achieve the target. that by going from office to office on life, you have to be mighty careful (2) REQUIREMENTS.—In developing meas- the Democratic side and on the Repub- where you aim, because you are likely ures under paragraph (1), the President lican side to see what he could do. We to get there. shall— all had our say. We didn’t all get our I don’t think we would have remem- (A) ensure continued reliable and afford- way in those proceedings, but we had bered President Kennedy as well if he able energy for the United States, consistent long hearings on gas, we had long hear- had said in 1960 that we need to put a with the creation of jobs and economic ings on coal, and we had much discus- man on Mars by 1970, or a man on Jupi- growth and maintaining the international sion of renewable energy. In the end, competitiveness of United States businesses, ter by 1970. President Kennedy didn’t including the manufacturing sector; and we reported to this body a piece of leg- say that. That would have been far out- (B) implement measures under paragraph islation with a vote of 21 to 1. There side of our reach. Our scientists knew (1) under existing authorities of the appro- was only one dissenting vote. that, but it was within our reach to go priate Federal agencies, as determined by The Senator from Washington made to the Moon. He said that and chal- the President. an important contribution to that dis- lenged us, and we figured out the de- (3) PROJECTIONS.—The projections for total cussion, as she did today, with her dis- tails of doing it. demand for petroleum in the United States cussion of biodiesel, which is a prom- I suggest the goal of the Senator under paragraph (1) shall be those contained ising renewable fuel. It is in its in- in the Reference Case in the report of the from Washington would be like putting Energy Information Administration entitled fancy. We don’t know how far it will a man on Mars. It is out on another ‘‘Annual Energy Outlook 2005’’. go. Biodiesel has only contributed planet, it is somewhere out there. It (d) REPORT.— about 2 percent of all of the fuel we use might be the right goal one day, but we (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after in the United States today. We have to have to go to the Moon before we go to the date of enactment of this Act, and annu- always remember what a huge econ- Mars. I suggest her goal is the wrong ally thereafter, the President shall submit to omy we have and how long and how goal. The Senator suggests that the Congress a report, based on the most recent much it takes to turn it around. But United States, over the next 20 years, edition of the Annual Energy Outlook pub- she offered an amendment that the lished by the Energy Information Adminis- reduce its dependence on foreign oil by tration, assessing the progress made by the committee adopted and which was in- 40 percent. That sounds pretty good, United States toward the goal of reducing cluded in the bill now before us. It has like going to Mars might have sounded dependence on imported petroleum sources as part of the mandate for use of re- pretty good in 1960, but we would never by 2025. newable fuels biodiesel. have gotten there. Let me try to put (2) CONTENTS.—The report under paragraph The Senate, by a large vote a few her goal in perspective. (1) shall— minutes ago included, I believe, an 8 She says get rid of 7.6. We use about (A) identify the status of efforts to meet billion gallon standard for renewable 20 million barrels of oil a day in the the goal described in subsection (b); (B) assess the effectiveness of any measure fuels. So she made an important con- United States. It supplies about 40 per- implemented under subsection (c) during the tribution. And the spirit of our discus- cent of all of our energy. The Energy previous fiscal year in meeting the goal de- sion so far has been that we recognize Committee, including the Senator from scribed in subsection (b); and the urgency of the issue we are talking Washington, considered all of this, and (C) describe plans to develop additional about, which is blue-collar workers, we came to a consensus that we should measures to meet the goal. homeowners, keeping jobs from moving look for wherever the Moon might be Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I overseas, and that this is serious busi- in this goal. And we said: Let’s save 1 know there are many Members who ness and we need to get it right. million a day. Let’s ask the President want to speak. I ask unanimous con- I will make some observations about to save 1 million a day by the year 2015, sent that Senators FEINSTEIN and REID the Senator’s amendment. There will 1 million of that 20 million. be added as cosponsors of the legisla- be three observations. One is I respect- That million is a pretty big number. tion. fully suggest she has the wrong goal Drilling for oil in ANWR, which we ar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for the near term. Two, I suggest the gued so heavily in this body, would objection, it is so ordered. bill we have before us actually presents produce about 1 million barrels of oil a Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask an excellent, balanced approach toward day. If I am not mistaken, if we were to unanimous consent that following the what we need to do. Three, I will reem- adopt the CAFE standards legislation Senator from Tennessee, Senator phasize the importance of not just re- that Senator CANTWELL herself sug- KERRY be recognized to speak. ducing our dependence on oil, the gested in earlier debates, that would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without growth of our dependence on oil in the have saved about 1 million barrels of objection, it is so ordered. United States—that is the goal, I be- oil a day. But she is saying 7.6 million The Senator from Tennessee is recog- lieve—but lowering the price of natural barrels of oil a day over the next 20 nized. gas for the benefit of blue-collar work- years. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I ers, homeowners, and farmers. That is I agree it might be possible to go thank the Senator from Washington the point. higher than 1 million barrels of oil a

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.026 S15PT1 S6622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 day. Senator JOHNSON and I introduced transportation sector of our economy we should start with efficiency and the National Gas Price Reduction Act this achievement, and here is what it conservation in the United States, both of 2005 earlier this year. We had in that would translate to in terms of a CAFE of oil and natural gas because they an oil savings amendment of 1.75 mil- standard miles per gallon. It would re- often come together. And so the provi- lion barrels of oil a day. quire a 78.6-mile-per-gallon CAFE sions in this legislation, twice as All these amendments direct the standard. That is a 185-percent increase strong as last year’s Energy bill, pro- President to figure out a plan for doing over today’s standard. And it would re- vide for efficiency and conservation this and then to implement it. These quire 60.8 miles per gallon for light standards for such items as appliance are not just idle suggestions. trucks. That is a 174-percent increase. efficiency standards. It would avoid I think there is a consensus in this I submit that is putting a man on building 45 natural gas powerplants of body, certainly on this side and that Mars instead of a man on the Moon. 500 megawatts each and save billions of side of the aisle, and I might say, as That is somewhere off on another plan- dollars. Senator BINGAMAN mentioned, we did et and not anything that we could rea- This legislation also includes a 4-year not really vote Republican and Demo- sonably do. The effect of enforcing that national consumer education program crat in our committee hearings. We on the American economy would be to which, when used in California, helped had a lot of votes, but they generally destroy jobs and raise fuel prices and produce a 10-percent cut in peak de- split on our individual views and re- raise expectations and disappoint the mand. This is natural gas we are talk- gions, not whether we are a Republican people who sent us here. ing about. But we are talking about or a Democrat. I think there is still a I much prefer the approach the com- conserving energy, and oil and gas consensus here. Of course, we want to mittee bill takes that came out of the often are found together. reduce the growth of our dependence on committee 21 to 1, with a very broad If we were to add a provision, as I oil, but to say our goal should be to re- consensus. I will admit, we all recog- tried to do in the committee, and as I duce by 40 percent in 20 years our reli- nized, when that came out, that we would welcome the Senator from Wash- ance on oil is somewhere out on an- would reserve for debate on the floor ington helping me do on the floor as we other planet, not within our reach. some of the more contentious issues, debate this bill, to encourage utilities Many of us have been reading very such as MTBE, global warming, CAFE to use first the electricity most effi- carefully the National Commission on standards, and the size of the oil sav- ciently produced from natural gas, we Energy Policy report called ‘‘Ending ings amendment, about which we are could save and conserve even more. the Energy Stalemate, A Bipartisan talking today. Add that to the oil savings amendment Strategy to Meet America’s Energy We said 1 million a day. That is what of 1 million barrels of oil per day, Challenges,’’ that includes within it a the committee could agree on. I and which is in our legislation, which is broad variety of people—Mr. Holdren, Senator JOHNSON thought 1.75. Senator about the same as the amount of oil Bill Reilly, Mr. Rowe from Exelon Cor- CANTWELL is at 7.6, and that is the produced onshore in the State of Texas, poration, a representative from the wrong goal. and then add on top of the provisions United Steelworkers. We all read it, What would the right goal be? The that are in the Finance Committee’s and I suppose we all like the parts we right goal is to say, of course, we want mark that would continue the deduc- agree with and try to agree with some to reduce our dependence on foreign tion for American consumers to pur- things that may have changed our oil. It makes no sense whatsoever for chase hybrid, and I would hope ad- mind. Here is what this commission re- us to rely for so much of our oil on an vanced diesel vehicles as well, that port, which is an excellent report, says area of the world where men and saves oil, that gives an incentive, that about oil: women are getting blown up every day, helps to change the market in a very Over the last 30 years, the United States including a great many Americans. It promising way without a mandate. If has sought to improve oil security by pro- makes no sense whatsoever. we include the provision that is also in moting a greater diversity of world oil sup- So our goal should be this: Putting us this legislation that supports discour- pliers, reducing domestic consumption on the path to a steady supply of low- aging large trucks from running their through a substantial increase in new pas- cost, adequate, American-produced motors all night long so they can have senger fuel economy between 1975 and 1987, clean energy—low-cost, adequate sup- their air-conditioning on and their TV and creating the largest dedicated strategic ply of American-produced clean en- on and their appliances on, one may petroleum reserve in the world. Due to these ergy. As we do that, we reduce our reli- think that is a small potatoes item, policies and as a result of structural shifts, the U.S. economy today is less oil-intensive ance on all oil. We reduce our reliance but it is actually a big potatoes item. and therefore less vulnerable to oil price on oil not just from around the world Big trucks are a big part of our energy shocks than it was in 1970. The fact that oil but from this country. use in the United States. They are a imports have nonetheless steadily increased Here would be some of the things big part of our air pollution in the since that time suggests that calls for en- that are already underway in this bill. United States. When we encourage ergy independence—while rhetorically seduc- As I mentioned, we just adopted an 8- them to plug into a battery instead of tive—represent the wrong focus for the U.S. billion-gallon requirement for renew- leaving their trucks on, we are using energy policy. able fuels. Personally, I think that is a less oil. All of this is a well-balanced To try to get another example of the little high. That is stretching the approach. practical effect of the amendment of limit. I believe the House of Represent- So it is my respectful suggestion that the Senator from Washington, we atives is at 5. Remember, only at 2 per- we remember President Kennedy for asked the Energy Department to take cent of all of our energy is renewable saying, Let us go to the Moon. We a look at it. Here is what they said. Re- fuels. So we have done that. would not remember him as well if he member, the Cantwell energy security We have in our bill which is before had said, Let us put a man on Mars in amendment calls for a 7.64-million-bar- the Senate research for biofuels, about 1970. I believe the committee approach rel-per-day reduction in oil consump- which the Senator from Washington is the right goal and is the right bal- tion over the next 20 years. EIA, the talks. They are very important, but ance and much more realistic than the Energy Information Administration, they are minuscule at this time. We goal of the Senator from Washington which looks at all these things, esti- have a way to go. There are some asso- State which, according to the Energy mated that by a combination of poli- ciated waste problems that occur with Department, would produce a CAFE cies outside the transportation sector, them, and there are production prob- standard of 78 miles per gallon for cars the upper limit of what we could do in lems about which we have to think. To and 60.8 miles per gallon for light this country would be 2 to 3 million produce large-scale biodiesel fuel re- trucks. barrels of oil per day. quires large areas of land. We have to I conclude by making a general re- So we take out 2 or 3 million barrels think about that as well. Clearly, we mark about natural gas and other as- of oil a day and let’s say that leaves 4.5 should do it in this bill, which supports pects of how we ought to be producing million barrels oil per day. The Cant- research for that. energy in this country. One important well amendment would require the If we are really serious about reduc- part of it is American-produced. That President to, therefore, impose on the ing our demand for overseas oil, then is what the Senator from Washington

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.059 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6623 is emphasizing with her amendment. next best step is to import some from Then we can burn the coal we have in Another important part is low cost. overseas. That goes directly in the face the United States, and we have a 400- Another important part is reliable and of what the Senator is talking about to or 500-year supply of it. We are the adequate supply. reduce our supply of natural gas. If we Saudi Arabia of coal. Conservation plus We use 25 percent of all the energy in do not import liquefied natural gas our own supply of natural gas, plus nu- the world in the United States of from overseas, we are going to be ex- clear power, plus coal gasification and America. We spend $2,500 per person on porting jobs from America to overseas. carbon sequestration would fuel this it. Another important part is clean air. So we can either import natural gas or great big economy. This is not the clean air debate, but it export American jobs. We have to be One might ask, what does that have is the debate that will solve the clean realistic in the near term in what we to do with automobiles? Well, hope- air problem, in my opinion, because have to do. fully, by that time we will also have in- clean air and clean energy are so intri- I would hope that we could drill off- vested a lot of money in research and cately related. shore and drill in the United States development—not just for nuclear The legislation that is before this and use the extensive amounts of nat- power, not just for carbon sequestra- Senate begins with conservation and ural gas we have and bring down the tion, but also for hydrogen, which the efficiency. That reduces our demand price that way. But if we are not going Senator from North Dakota is a lead- for oil, as well as natural gas, and helps to do it that way we are going to have ing spokesman for, and for fusion. to lower prices at least of natural gas. to bring it in from overseas at least for When we get to hydrogen and these hy- It goes next to increasing supply of a while until we have an alternative brid cars that we see being driven natural gas, and I would say oil. form of energy. around America today—a gasoline en- Listening to the Senator from Wash- When we talk about alternative gine with an electric engine, that is ington, she is saying we need to reduce forms of energy, we often go to the re- called a hybrid—when that hybrid be- our demand for oil from overseas, and newable fuels, and I will talk about comes an electric engine and a hydro- since it is unrealistic to think we could those more in a moment. I am just as gen engine, then we have to have some save this much oil in that 20-year pe- excited about those as anybody. We way to make that hydrogen. We are ei- riod of time, that would suggest to me have in Memphis a Sharp plan, for ex- ther going to import oil and gas from that she would be advocating a big in- ample, that produces solar energy. overseas as we are doing it now, we are crease in supply of oil as well as nat- They have exciting new technologies. going to supply it from our own re- ural gas from domestic sources in the In the Oakridge National Laboratory serves, we are going to conserve United States. we have a whole division on renewable enough, we are going to make it from energy and renewable fuels. They have In the legislation that Senator JOHN- nuclear, or we are going to make it exciting new technologies in solar. SON and I offered, we recommended from coal gasification. that. It recommended that we look on- That is only 2 percent of our energy I am glad we are having a debate and 2 percent of our fuels. We have to shore and offshore for new supplies of about American energy independence. be realistic about where we are going natural gas as well as oil in the Rocky Just as President Kennedy is remem- from there. bered for having the right goal by say- Mountain area and offshore. Well, that Where are we going to get the energy has been greeted with a very cold gaze we need that will create this adequate ing, Let us put a man on the Moon, and by many Members of this body, includ- supply of American-produced clean en- not for picking an unrealistic goal in ing some who have created objections ergy? After conservation, after new 1960 and saying, Let us put a man on to unanimous consent agreements just supply, we have to come to nuclear Mars in 1970, let’s be realistic. Our bill to stop us from even considering in- power. I suggest if we want to talk stretches our country, causes us to aim creasing our exploration for drilling about American independence, we talk differently, and if adopted will trans- the large amount of oil and gas that we about nuclear power, that we do what form the way we produce electricity have just offshore, even though we France is doing. They are 80 percent and will increase our independence on could put the rigs far out to sea where nuclear power. We should do what foreign sources of gas and oil. no one could see them. Japan is doing. They are adding a nu- One last thought about renewable It would seem to me as we are talk- clear powerplant every year. We in- fuels, before I finish. We need to keep ing about oil savings, if we want to vented the technology. We have used it that in perspective. If we were a small keep prices down in the United States without incident for more than half a country, we might be able to rely on and keep jobs here, we need to talk century in our Navy. We produce 20 renewable fuels or renewable energy, about oil and gas supply at the same percent of our electricity today from but we are not. We are a country that time coming from the United States. I nuclear power and 70 percent of our uses 25 percent of all the energy in the did not hear very much about that. carbon-free electricity comes from nu- world. Stretch as we might, for the We also need to hear more about clear power. foreseeable future we are going to have LNG. I am speaking now of natural So if we really want American-pro- to rely on conservation, on our own gas, which is an essential part of this duced energy, we need to build ad- supplies of oil and gas, and, yes, on debate. Many in the Senate often talk vanced nuclear powerplants so that we some oil and gas from around the about gasoline prices. The truth is, as can have them at a cost that makes us world. Then we are going to have to in- the Senator from Washington accu- less reliant on oil and gas from over- vest in an incredibly aggressive way in rately observed, there is a huge de- seas. advanced nuclear technology and ad- mand for oil. Prices are going to stay Waiting in the wings and right be- vanced coal gasification and carbon se- up for the foreseeable future, that is hind nuclear power is coal gasification questration technology if we are going the truth about it in terms of gasoline, and carbon sequestration. I see the to have a reliable, low-cost power of and we need to learn to reduce our use Senator from North Dakota on the American-produced clean energy. of the oil. The one thing we can do is Senate floor. He has been a leader in I hope the Senate will prefer the lower the cost of natural gas, which is that area for a long time. He talks committee report which was adopted a big part of this bill. That affects mil- about it a lot and talks about it clear- by 21 to 1, that includes a balanced ap- lions of blue-collar workers, millions of ly. That technology is not completely proach to the right goal. I would say it farmers, and tens of millions of home- with us yet. We know how to do coal is more in keeping with President Ken- owners. gasification; that is, turn coal into gas nedy’s ‘‘man on the Moon’’ goal. This We have gone from having the lowest and then gas into electricity. That gets is a ‘‘man or woman on Mars’’ goal, and priced natural gas to the highest price rid of mercury, nitrogen, and hydrogen maybe we will get there one day, but it natural gas, and this is outsourcing by and large. It still leaves carbon in is unrealistic today. It would be disrup- jobs, putting farmers out of business, the air, but there is a technology called tive of jobs if you set a 78 mile per gal- and making home heating and cooling carbon sequestration. We are a few lon CAFE´ standard for cars, a 185-per- prices too high. years away from that, but if we accel- cent increase; a 60 mile per gallon If we are going to reduce the price erate research on carbon sequestration standard for trucks, light trucks, a 174- and conservation does not do it, the that would be a good goal. percent increase. I hope we will stick

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.061 S15PT1 S6624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 with the consensus that passed 21 to 1, East to terrorist attack—a single well-de- PETROLEUM DEPENDENCE: THE DANGERS and one day we might also reach this signed attack could send oil to well over $100/ This fact substantially increases the dif- goal. barrel and devastate the world’s economy. ficulty of responding to oil price increases or I yield the floor. That reality, among other risks, and the fact disruptions in supply by substituting other that our current transportation infrastruc- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. fuels. ture is locked in to oil, should be sufficient There is a range of fuels that can be used COBURN). The Senator from Wash- to convince any objective observer that oil ington. to produce electricity and heat and that can dependence, today creates serious and press- be used for other industrial uses, but petro- Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ing dangers for the US and other oil-import- leum had its products dominate the fuel thank the Senator from Tennessee for ing nations. market for vehicular transportation. With We propose in this paper that the govern- his comments and for his diligence in the important exception, described below, of ment vigorously encourage and support at following energy policy both on the a plug-in version of the hybrid gasoline/elec- least six technologies: two types of alter- tric vehicle, which will allow recharging hy- committee and on the floor. I know he native fuels that are beginning to come into brids from the electricity grid, substituting cares greatly about this issue and has the market (cellulosic ethanol and biodiesel other fuels for petroleum in the vehicle fleet spent many hours on the details in var- derived from a wide range of waste streams), as a whole has generally required major, ious sections of this legislation. I ap- two types of fuel efficient vehicles that are time-consuming, and expensive infrastruc- now being sold to the public in some volume preciate his interest and unique focus ture changes. One exception has been some (hybrid gasoline-electric and modern clean on clean coal technology. He has great use of liquifed natural gas (LNG) and other diesels), and one vehicle construction tech- interest and knowledge about clean fuels for fleets of buses or delivery vehicles, nique, the use of manufactured carbon-car- coal technology, and has articulated although not substantially for privately- bon composites, that is now being used for owned ones, and the use of corn-derived eth- his views about that numerous times. aircraft and racing cars and is quite prom- anol mixed with gasoline in proportions up I know my colleague from North Da- ising as a way of reducing vehicle weight and to 10 per cent ethanol (‘‘gasohol’’) in some kota is here so I want to give him an fuel requirements while improving safety. opportunity to talk, but I want to re- The sixth technology, battery improve- states. Neither has appreciably affected pe- ment to permit ‘‘plug-in’’ hybrid vehicles, troleum’s dominance of the transportation spond. The 7 million barrels reduction fuel market. is an achievable goal. If you believe in will require some development—although nothing like the years that will be required Although there are imaginative proposals the underlying technology the Senator for transitioning to other fuels, such as hy- from Tennessee just discussed, which is for hydrogen fuel cells. It holds, however, remarkable promise. Improving batteries to drogen to power automotive fuel cells, this the various ways we can get to that permit them, to be given an added charge would require major infrastructure invest- goal, he and I are in agreement. Where when a hybrid is garaged, ordinarily at ment and restructuring. If privately-owned we seem to be in a disagreement is night, can substantially improve mileage, fuel cell vehicles were to be capable of being whether we want to set this goal. I be- because it can permit hybrids to use battery readily refueled, this would require reform- power alone for the first 10–30 miles. Since a ers (equipment capable of reforming, say, lieve the American people deserve to natural gas into hydrogen) to be located at have a goal set that is achievable. great many trips fall within this range this can improve the mileage of a hybrid vehicle filling stations, and for natural gas to be The underlying bill that says in 2015 available there as a hydrogen feed-stock. So, we will be more dependent on foreign from, say, 50 mpg to over 100 mpg (of oil products). Also, since the average residential not only would fuel cell development and oil than we are today doesn’t seem the electricity cost is 8.5 cents/kwh (and in many technology for storing hydrogen on vehicles goal we should be putting forth. While areas, off-peak nighttime cost is 2–4 cents/ need to be further developed, but the auto- the committee passed that out of com- kwh) this means that much of a plug-in hy- mobile industry’s development and produc- mittee, we knew we were going to come brid’s travel would be on the equivalent of 50 tion of fuel cells also would need to be co- out here and discuss a variety of issues. cent/gallon gasoline (or, off-peak, on the ordinated with the energy industry’s deploy- equivalent of 12–25 cent/gallon gasoline). ment of reformers and the fuel for them. Now that we have the perspective of Moving toward automotive fuel cells thus the entire bill with a lot of different A plug-in hybrid averaging 125 mpg, if its fuel tank contains 85 per cent cellulosic eth- requires us to face a huge question of pace technology solutions, I would say it is anol, would be obtaining about 500 mpg. If it and coordination of large-scale changes by time for the Senate to be more bold were constructed from carbon composites both the automotive and energy industries. about this. the mileage could double, and, if it were a This poses a sort of industrial Alphonse and I commend to my colleagues this re- diesel and powered by biodiesel derived from Gaston dilemma: who goes through the door port, ‘‘Securing America; Solving Our waste, it would be using no oil products at first? (If, instead, it were decided that exist- Oil Dependence Through Innovation.’’ all. ing fuels such as gasoline were to be reformed into hydrogen on board vehicles in- There are two different organizations, What are we waiting for? There are at least seven major reasons why stead of at filling stations, this would re- the NRDC and the IAGCS, that basi- dependence on petroleum and its products quire on-board reformers to be developed and cally outline in their report how we for the lion’s share of the world’s transpor- added to the fuel cell vehicles themselves—a can save close to 7 billion barrels of oil tation fuel creates special dangers in our very substantial undertaking.) per day. time. These dangers are all driven by It is because of such complications at the We have a submittal to the RECORD rigidities and potential vulnerabilities that National Commission on Energy Policy con- from the Committee on the Present have become serious problems because of the cluded in its December, 2004, report ‘‘Ending Danger, on our oil security. It, too, geopolitical realities of the early 21st cen- The Energy Stalemate’’ (‘‘ETES’’) that ‘‘hy- talks about how we can achieve this tury. Those who reason about these issues drogen offers little to no potential to im- solely on the basis of abstract economic prove oil security and reduce climate change goal and what some of the sources are. models that are designed to ignore such geo- risks in the next twenty years.’’ (p. 72) I ask unanimous consent to have political realities will find much to disagree To have an impact on our vulnerabilities that printed in the RECORD. with in what follows. Although such models within the next decade or two, any compet- There being no objection, the mate- have utility in assessing the importance of itor of oil-derived fuels will need to be com- rial was ordered to be printed in the more or less purely economic factors in the patible with the existing energy infrastruc- RECORD, as follows: long run, as Lord Keynes famously re- ture and require only modest additions or amendments to it. A COMMITTEE ON THE PRESENT DANGER marked: ‘‘In the long run, we are all dead.’’ These dangers in turn give rise to two pro- 2. The Greater Middle East will continue to POLICY PAPER: OIL AND SECURITY posed directions for government policy in be the low-cost and dominant petroleum pro- (By George P. Shultz and R. James Woolsey) order to reduce our vulnerability rapidly. In ducer for the foreseeable future. SUMMARY both cases we believe that existing tech- Home of around two-thirds of the world’s This paper could well be called, ‘‘It’s the nology should be used, i.e. technology that is proven reserves of conventional oil—45% of Batteries, Stupid.’’ Four years ago, on the already in the market or can be so in the it in just Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran—the eve of 9/11, the need to reduce radically our very near future and that is compatible with Greater Middle East will inevitably have to reliance on oil was not clear to many and in the existing transportation infrastructure. meet a growing percentage of world oil de- any case the path of doing so seemed a long To this end government policies in the mand. This demand is expected to increase and difficult one. Today both assumptions United States and other oil-importing coun- by more than 50 per cent in the next two dec- are being undermined by the risks of the tries should: (1) encourage a shift to substan- ades, from 78 million barrels per day post-9/11 world and by technological progress tially more fuel-efficient vehicles, including (‘‘MBD’’) in 2002 to 118 MBD in 2025, accord- in fuel efficiency and alternative fuels. fostering battery development for plug-in ing to the federal Energy Information Ad- We spell out below the risks of petroleum hybrid vehicles; and (2) encourage biofuels ministration. Much of this will come from dependency, particularly the vulnerability of and other alternative fuels that wherever expected demand growth in China and India. the petroleum infrastructure in the Middle possible can be derived from waste products. One need not argue that world oil production

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.063 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6625 has peaked to see that this puts substantial world saw was the seizure by Islamist fanat- duced by human activity form one important strain on the global oil system. It will mean ics of the Great Mosque in Mecca, but the ef- component of potential climate change. Oil higher prices and potential supply disrup- fort was more widespread. Even if one is op- products used in transportation provide a tions and will put considerable leverage in timistic that democracy and the rule of law major share of U.S. manmade global warm- the hands of governments in the Greater will spread in the Greater Middle East and ing gas emissions. Middle East as well as in those of other oil- that this will lead after a time to more THREE PROPOSED DIRECTIONS FOR POLICY exporting states which have not been peaceful and stable societies there, it is un- The above considerations suggest that gov- marked recently by stability and certainty: deniable that there is substantial risk that ernment policies with respect to the vehic- Russia, Venezuela, and Nigeria, for example for some time the region will be character- ular transportation market should point in (ETES pp. 1–2). Deep-water drilling and other ized by chaotic change and unpredictable the following directions: opportunities for increases in supply of con- governmental behavior. Reform, particularly 1. Encourage improved vehicle mileage, ventional oil may provide important in- if it is hesitant, has in a number of cases using technology now in production. creases in supply but are unlikely to change been trumped by radical takeovers (Jaco- Three currently available technologies this basic picture. bins, Bolsheviks). There is no reason to be- stand out to improve vehicle mileage. Even if other production comes on line, lieve that the Greater Middle East is im- Diesels e.g. from unconventional sources such as tar mune from these sorts of historic risks. First, modern diesel vehicles are coming to sands in Alberta or shale in the American 5. Wealth transfers from oil have been be capable of meeting rigorous emission West, their relatively high cost of production used, and continue to be used, to fund ter- standards (such as Tier 2 standards being in- could permit low-cost producers, particu- rorism and its ideological support. larly Saudi Arabia, to increase production, Estimates of the amount spent by the troduced into the U.S., 2004–08). In this con- drop prices for a time, and undermine the Saudis in the last 30 years spreading text it is possible without compromising en- economic viability of the higher-cost com- Wahhabi beliefs throughout the world vary vironmental standards to take advantage of petitors, as occurred in the mid-1980’s. For from $70 billion to $100 billion. Furthermore, diesels’ substantial mileage advantage over the foreseeable future, as long as vehicular some oil-rich families of the Greater Middle gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines. Substantial penetration of diesels into the transportation is dominated by oil as it is East fund terrorist groups directly. The private vehicle market in Europe is one today, the Greater Middle East, and espe- spread of Wahhabi doctrine—fanatically hos- major reason why the average fleet mileage cially Saudi Arabia, will remain in the driv- tile to Shi’ite and Suffi Muslims, Jews, of such new vehicles is 42 miles per gallon in er’s seat. Christians, women, modernity, and much Europe and only 24 mpg in the U.S. Although 3. The petroleum infrastructure is highly else—plays a major role with respect to the U.S. has, since 1981, increased vehicle vulnerable to terrorist and other attacks. Islamist terrorist groups: a role similar to weight by 24 percent and horsepower by 93 The radical Islamist movement, including that played by angry German nationalism percent, it has essentially improved mileage but not exclusively al Qaeda, has on a num- with respect to Nazism in the decades after not at all in that near-quarter century (even ber of occasions explicitly called for world- World War I. Not all angry German national- though in the 12 years from 1975 to 1987 the wide attacks on the petroleum infrastructre ists became Nazis and not all those schooled U.S. improved the mileage of new vehicles and has carried some out in the Greater Mid- in Wahhabi beliefs become terrorists, but in from 15 to 26 mpg). dle East. A more well-planned attack than each case the broader doctrine of hatred has what has occurred to date—such as that set provided the soil in which the particular to- Hybrid Gasoline-Electric out in the opening pages of Robert Baer’s re- talitarian movement has grown. Whether in Second, hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles cent book, Sleeping With the Devil, (terror- lectures in the madrassas of Pakistan, in now on the market show substantial fuel ists flying an aircraft into the unique sulfur- textbooks printed by Wahhabis for Indo- savings over their conventional counter- cleaning towers in northeastern Saudi Ara- nesian schoolchildren, or on bookshelves of parts. The National Commission on Energy bia)—could take some six million barrels per mosques in the U.S., the hatred spread by Policy found that for the four hybrids on the day off the market for a year or more, send- Wahhabis and funded by oil is evident and in- market in December 2004 that had exact ing petroleum prices sharply upward to well fluential. counterpart models with conventional gaso- over $100/barrel and severely damaging much It is sometimes contended that we should line engines, not only were mileage advan- of the world’s economy. Domestic infrastruc- not seek substitutes for oil because disrup- tages quite significant (10–15 mpg) for the ture in the West is not immune from such tion of the flow of funds to the Greater Mid- hybrids, but in each case the horsepower of disruption. U.S. refineries, for example, are dle East could further radicalize the popu- the hybrid was higher than the horsepower of concentrated in a few places, principally the lation of some states there. The solution, the conventional vehicle. (ETES p. 11) If Gulf Coast. The recent accident in the Texas however, surely lies in helping these states automobile companies wish to market hy- City refinery—producing multiple fatali- diversify their economies over time, not in brids by emphasizing hotter performance ties—points out potential infrastuture perpetually acquiescing to the economic rent rather than fuel conservation they can do so, vulnerabilities. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline they collect from oil exports and to the uses consistent with the facts. has been subject to several amateurish at- to which these revenues are put. Light-Weight Carbon Composite Construction tacks that have taken it briefly out of com- 6. The Current Account deficits for a num- Third, constructing vehicles with inexpen- mission; a seriously planned attack on it ber of countries create risks ranging from sive versions of the carbon fiber composites could be far more devastating. major world economic disruption to deep- that have been used for years for aircraft In view of these overall infrastructure ening poverty, and could be substantially reconstruction can substantially reduce vehi- vulnerabilities we do not suggest that policy duced by reducing oil imports. cle weight and increase fuel efficiency while should focus exclusively on petroleum im- The U.S., in essence, borrows about $13 bil- at the same time making the vehicle consid- ports, although such infrastructure lion per week, principally now from major erably safer than with current construction vulnerabilities are likely to be the most se- Asian states, to finance its consumption. materials. This is set forth thoroughly in the vere in the Greater Middle East. It is there The single largest category of imports is the 2004 report of the Rocky Mountain Insti- that terrorists have the easiest access and $2–3 billion per week borrowed to import oil. tute’s Winning the Oil Endgame (‘‘WTOE’’). the largest proportion of proven oil reserves, The accumulating debt increases the risk of Aerodynamic design can have major impor- and low-cost production are also located a flight from the dollar or major increases in tance as well. This breaks the traditional tie there. Nor do we hold the view that by interest rates. Any such development could between size and safety. Much lighter vehi- changing trade patterns anything particu- have major negative economic consequences cles, large or small, can be substantially larly is accomplished. To a first approxima- for both the U.S. and its trading partners. more fuel-efficient and also safer. Such com- tion there is one worldwide oil market and it For developing nations, the service of debt posite use has already been used for auto- is not generally useful for the U.S., for exam- is a major factor in their continued poverty. motive construction in Formula 1 race cars ple, to import less from the Greater Middle For many, debt is heavily driven by the need and is now being adopted by BMW and other East and for others then to import more to import oil that at today’s oil prices can- automobile companies. The goal is mass-pro- from there. In effect, all of us oil-importing not be paid for by sales of agricultural prod- duced vehicles with 80% of the performance countries are in this together. ucts, textiles, and other typical developing of hand-layup aerospace composites at 20% 4. The possibility exists particularly under nation exports. regimes that could come to power in the If such deficits are to be reduced, however, of the cost. Such construction is expected to Greater Middle East, of embargoes or other say by domestic production of substitutes for approximately double the efficiency of a nor- disruptions of supply. petroleum, this should be based on recogni- mal hybrid vehicle without materially af- It is often said that whoever governs the tion of real economic value such as waste fecting manufacturing cost. (WTOE 64–66). 2. Encourage the commercialization of al- oil-rich nations of the Greater Middle East cleanup, soil replenishment, or other tan- ternative transportation fuels that can be will need to sell their oil. This is not true, gible benefits. however, if the rulers choose to try to live, 7. Global warming gas emissions from man- available soon, are compatible with existing for most purposes, in the Seventh century. made sources create at least the risk of cli- infrastructure, and can be derived from Bin Laden has advocated, for example, major mate change. waste or otherwise produced cheaply. reductions in oil production. Although the point is not universally ac- Biomass Ethanol In 1979 there was a serious attempted coup cepted, the weight of scientific opinion sug- The use of ethanol produced from corn in in Saudi Arabia. Much of what the outside gests that global warming gases (GWG) pro- the U.S. and sugar cane in Brazil has given

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.034 S15PT1 S6626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 birth to the commercialization of an alter- which such soil-restoring crops as power from the electricity grid at night and native fuel that is coming to show substan- switchgrass are already being grown. Prac- using all electricity for short trips. The tial promise, particularly as new feedstocks tically speaking, one would probably use for ‘‘vast majority of the most fuel-hungry trips are developed. Some six million vehicles in ethanol production only a little over half of are under six miles’’ and ‘‘well within the the U.S. and all vehicles in Brazil other than the soil bank lands and add to this some por- range’’ of current (nickel-metal hydride) bat- those that use solely ethanol are capable of tion of the plants now grown as animal feed teries’ capacity, according to Huber and using ethanol in mixtures of up to 85 percent crops (for example, on the 70 million acres Mills (The Bottomless Well, 2005, p. 84). ethanol and 15 percent gasoline (E–85); these that now grow soybeans for animal feed). In Other experts, however, emphasize that re called Flexible Fuel Vehicles (‘‘FFV’’) and short, the U.S. and many other countries whether with existing battery types (2–5 kwh require, compared to conventional vehicles, should easily find sufficient land available capacity) or with the emerging (and more ca- only a somewhat different kind of material for enough energy crop cultivation to make pable) lithium batteries, it is important that for the fuel line and a differently pro- a substantial dent in oil use. (Id.) any battery used in a plug-in hybrid be capa- grammed computer chip. The cost of incor- There is also a common and erroneous im- ble of taking daily charging without being porating this feature in new vehicles is triv- pression that ethanol generally requires as damaged and be capable of powering the ve- ial. Also, there are no large-scale changes in much energy to produce as one obtains from hicle at an adequate speed. By most assess- infrastructure required for ethanol use. It using it and that its use does not substan- ments some battery development will be nec- may be shipped in tank cars, and mixing it tially reduce global warming gas emissions. essary in order for this to be the case. Such with gasoline is a simple matter. The production and use of ethanol merely redevelopment should have the highest re- Although human beings have been pro- cycles in a different way the CO2 that has search and development priority because it ducing ethanol, grain alcohol, from sugar been fixed by plants in the photosynthesis promises to revolutionize transportation ec- and starch for millennia, it is only in recent process. It does not release carbon that onomics and to have a dramatic effect on the years that the genetic engineering of bio- would otherwise stay stored underground, as problems caused by oil dependence. catalysts has made possible such production occurs with fossil fuel use, but when starch, With a plug-in hybrid vehicle one has the from the hemicellulose and cellulose that such as corn, is used for ethanol production advantage of an electric car, but not the dis- constitute the substantial majority of the much energy, including fossil-fuel energy, is advantage. Electric cars cannot be recharged material in most plants. The genetically en- consumed in the process of fertilizing, plow- if their batteries run down at some spot gineered material is in the biocatalyst only; ing, and harvesting. Even starch-based eth- away from electric power. But since hybrids there is no need for genetically modified anol, however, does reduce greenhouse gas have tanks containing liquid fuel (gasoline plants. Typically the organism that is engi- emissions by around 30 percent. Because so and/or ethanol, diesel and/or biodiesel) plug- neered to digest the C5 sugars freed by the little energy is required to cultivate crops in hybrids have no such disadvantage. More- hydrolization of the hemicellulose also pro- such as switchgrass for cellulosic ethanol over the attractiveness to the consumer of duces the enzymes that hydrolyze the cel- production, and because electricity can be being able to use electricity from overnight lulose. co-produced using the residues of such cel- charging for a substantial share of the day’s These developments may be compared in lulosic fuel production, reductions in green- driving is stunning. The average residential importance to the invention of thermal and house gas emissions for cellulosic ethanol price of electricity in the U.S. is about 8.5 catalytic cracking of petroleum in the first when compared to gasoline are greater than cents/kwh, one-quarter the cost of $2/gallon decades of the 20th century—processes which 100 percent. The production and use of cel- gasoline. So powering one’s vehicle with made it possible to use a very large share of lulosic ethanol is, in other words, a carbon electricity purchased at such rates is rough- petroleum to make gasoline rather than the sink. (ETES p. 73) ly the equivalent of being able to buy gaso- tiny share that was available at the begin- Biodiesel line at 50 cents/gallon instead of the more ning of the century. For example, with such than $2/gallon that it presently costs in the The National Commission on Energy Pol- genetically-engineered biocatalysts, it is not U.S. Moreover, many utilities sell off-peak icy pointed out some of the problems with only grains of corn but corn cobs and most of power for 2–4 cents/kwh—the equivalent of most current biodiesel ‘‘produced from the rest of the corn plant that may be used 12-to-25 cents/gallon gasoline. (Id. p. 83) rapeseed, soybean, and other vegetable oils— to make ethanol. Given the burdensome cost imposed by cur- Such biomass, or cellulosic, ethanol is now as well as . . . used cooking oils.’’ It said that rent fuel prices on commuters and others likely to see commercial production begin these are ‘‘unlikely to become economic on a who need to drive substantial distances, the first in a facility of the Canadian company, large scale’’ and that they could ‘‘cause possibility of powering one’s family vehicle Iogen, with backing from Shell Oil, at a cost problems when used in blends higher than 20 with fuel that can cost as little as one-twen- of around $1.30/gallon. The National Renew- percent in older diesel engines’’. It added tieth of today’s gasoline (in the U.S. market) able Energy Laboratory estimates costs will that ‘‘waste oil is likely to contain impuri- should solve rapidly the question whether drop to around $1.07/gallon over the next five ties that give rise of undesirable emissions.’’ there would be public interest in and accept- years, and the Energy Commission estimates (ETES p. 75) ability of plug-in hybrids. The Commission notes, however, that bio- a drop in costs to 67–77 cents/gallon when the Although the use of off-peak power for diesel is generally ‘‘compatible with existing process is fully mature (ETES p. 75). The plug-in hybrids should not initially require distribution infrastructure’’ and outlines the most common feedstocks will likely be agri- substantial new investments in electricity potential of a newer process (‘‘thermal cultural wastes, such as rice straw, or nat- generation, greater reliance on electricity depolymerization’’) that produces biodiesel ural grasses such as switchgrass, a variety of for transportation should lead us to look without the above disadvantages from ‘‘ani- prairie grass that is often planted on soil particularly to the security of the electricity mal offal, agricultural residues, municipal bank land to replenish the soil’s fertility. grid. In the U.S. the 2002 report of the Na- solid waste, sewage, and old tires’’. It points There will be decided financial advantages in tional Academies of Science, Engineering, to the current use of this process at a using as feedstocks any wastes which carry a and Medicine (‘‘Making the Nation Safer’’) Conagra turkey processing facility in tipping fee (a negative cost) to finance dis- emphasized particularly the need to improve Carthage, Missouri, where a ‘‘20 million com- posal: e.g. waste paper, or rice straw, which the security of transformers and of the Su- mercial-scale facility’’ is beginning to con- cannot be left in the fields after harvest be- pervisory Control and Data Acquisition vert turkey offal into ‘‘a variety of useful cause of its silicon content. (SCADA) systems in the face of terrorist Old or misstated data are sometimes cited products, from fertilizer to low-sulfur diesel threats. The National Commission on Energy for the proposition that huge amounts of fuel’’ at a potential average cost of ‘‘about 72 Policy has seconded those concerns. With or land would have to be introduced into cul- cents per gallon.’’ (ETES p. 77) without the advent of plug-in hybrids, these tivation or taken away from food production Other Alternative Fuels electricity grid vulnerabilities require ur- in order to have such biomass available for Progress has been made in recent years on gent attention. cellulosic ethanol production. This is incor- utilizing not only coal but slag from strip CONCLUSION rect. The National Commission on Energy mines, via gasification, for conversion into The dangers from oil dependence in today’s Policy reported in December that, if fleet diesel fuel using a modern version of the world require us both to look to ways to re- mileage in the U.S. rises to 40 mpg—some- gasified-coal-to-diesel process used in Ger- duce demand for oil and to increase supply of what below the current European Union fleet many during World War II. transportation fuel by methods beyond the average for new vehicles of 42 mpg and well Qatar has begun a large-scale process of increase of oil production. below the current Japanese average of 47 converting natural gas to diesel fuel. The realistic opportunities for reducing de- mpg—then as switchgrass yields improve Outside the realm of conventional oil, the mand soon suggest that government policies modestly to around 10 tons/acre it would tar sands of Alberta and the oil shale of the should encourage hybrid gasoline-electric ve- take only 30 million acres of land to produce Western U.S. exist in huge deposits, the ex- hicles, particularly the battery develop- sufficient cellulosic ethanol to fuel half the ploitation of which is currently costly and ments needed to bring plug-in versions there- U.S. passenger fleet. (ETES pp. 76–77). By accompanied by major environmental dif- of to the market, and modern diesel tech- way of calibration, this would essentially ficulties, but both definitely hold promise nology. The realistic opportunities for in- eliminate the need for oil import for pas- for a substantial increases in oil supply. creasing supply of transportation fuel soon senger vehicle fuel and would require only Plug-In Hybrids and Battery Improvements suggest that government policies should en- the amount of land now in the soil bank (the A modification to hybrids could permit courage the commercialization of alter- Conservation Reserve Program (‘‘CRP’’) on them to become ‘‘plug-in-hybrids,’’ drawing native fuels that can be used in the existing

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.036 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6627 infrastructure: cellulosic ethanol and bio- clear technology, he has talked about idea. They don’t have a 50-year plan for diesel. Both of these fuels could be intro- natural gas—there will be many ways. energy. We know that 60 percent of our duced more quickly and efficiently if they But I know if we set this goal and tell oil now comes from off our shores, achieve cost advantages from the utilization the American people they are not going much of it from troubled parts of the of waste products as feedstocks. The effects of these policies are multiplica- to be strangled by high energy costs world. Yet here we are, blissfully mov- tive. All should be pursued since it is impos- moving forward maybe up to $100 a bar- ing along, buying one big vehicle after sible to predict which will be fully successful rel, then we will actually achieve that another. or at what pace, even though all are today goal. But our underlying language In fact, pull up to the next stoplight either beginning commercial production or right now does not get us there. So I and pull beside a humvee; that is about are nearly to that point. The battery devel- hope we will embrace the bipartisan ef- 6,500 pounds—I will get a letter from opment for plug-in hybrids is of substantial fort that the Senate committee had the humvee folks, I suppose—6,000 importance and should for the time being re- pounds or so. I am sure it gets single- place the current r&d emphasis on auto- and work together on this to set a goal motive hydrogen fuel cells. we will be proud of, in the sense of re- digit gas mileage. I never took Latin, If even one of these technologies is moved versing the trend so we are not in 2015 but I think of the Latin term ‘‘totus promptly into the market, the reduction in being more dependent on foreign oil, porcus’’ whenever I pull up next to a oil dependence could be substantial. If sev- but in 2025 being less dependent on for- humvee. Someone told me it means eral begin to be successfully introduced into eign oil. whole hog. Here we are, blissfully mov- large-scale use, the reduction could be stun- I yield the floor to the Senator from ing along, driving our humvees, driving ning. For example, a 50-mpg hybrid gasoline/ North Dakota. our SUVs, understanding that the ques- electric vehicle, on the road today, if constructed from carbon composites would The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tion of whether we continue to have an achieve around 100 mpg. If it were to operate ator from North Dakota. oil and gas supply in this country is on 85 percent cellulosic ethanol or a similar Mr. DORGAN. Let me thank my col- not up to us, it is up to the generosity proportion of biodiesel fuel, it would be league from the State of Washington. I of others, their willingness to pump it, achieving hundreds of miles per gallon of pe- think she has offered an amendment their willingness to sell it, and the troleum-derived fuel. If it were a plug-in that is worthy of the kind of signifi- question of, at what price do they sell version operating on upgraded lithium bat- cant debate we should be having about it to this country. teries so that 20–30 mile trips could be under- energy. I recognize that tomorrow’s I want to tell a story. Late one taken on its overnight charge before it began newspapers will not likely include this evening, I was in the old Air Force One, utilizing liquid fuel at all, it could be obtaining in the range of 1000 mpg (of petroleum). discussion on the front page. I was the old 707 used by President George A range of important objectives—eco- watching the television programs last Bush, the first. That plane was retired nomic, geopolitical, environmental—would Sunday, including one with perhaps and is now in a museum. But that old be served by our embarking on such a path. one of the most esteemed columnists in Air Force One is the airplane that car- Of greatest importance, we would be sub- this country, one of the best, in my ried John F. Kennedy’s body from Dal- stantially more secure. judgment, David Broder. They were las, TX, to Andrews Air Force Base the Ms. CANTWELL. There are lots of talking about the majority party and night that he was shot. It is a great old third parties saying we can achieve Democrats and the political dif- airplane. One of the last trips made in this goal. I want to bet on the Amer- ferences. David Broder observed that that old Air Force One was to Asia. I ican ingenuity that is outlined in this the Democrats need to come forward was on that trip. Senator John Glenn bill, and other American ingenuity, with a positive agenda—with an agen- was on the trip and about two or three that we can achieve what it takes to da. What is their agenda? other Senators. We were going to China get there. So I am not afraid of setting The fact is, people don’t cover posi- and Vietnam and a couple of other this goal. I am glad third parties are tive news. You can be on the floor all places to talk to foreign leaders. validating that we can achieve it. day with an agenda and they will not Late that night, in the dark, in the My colleague wants to say this is cover it. This will not be on the front front cabin which the President would about putting a man on Mars or some- page of the paper tomorrow. have used when it was Air Force One, thing of that nature. I can tell you, the On the front page today is Michael we began talking as we were sitting American people are right here on Jackson. His attorney says he has around, as colleagues do. I asked John planet Earth and paying $2.36 or close agreed to end the behavior that got Glenn about his space flight because I to it for gasoline in Seattle, and that is him into such trouble. was a young boy listening to the radio too high. What Americans want is re- A new ‘‘Batman’’ movie, I noticed on with rapt attention when I heard that lief. What they know they will not get the front page. John Glenn circled the Earth. I asked is relief from language that says we are The Lakers have hired a new coach. him questions about it. What was it going to be more dependent in 2015 That is on the front page of the news- like going up in that space capsule and than we are today. They want us to set paper. being the first American to orbit the a goal to get off that overdependence I don’t think this debate will make Earth? He leaned forward, and for the because, frankly, there is not true com- the front page and that is regrettable, first time he began talking about that petition on oil prices. That is to say because this is a big issue. This is an flight to us. when Americans have no alternative important issue. The question is, are One of the things he told us I never fuel at the pump and they have to pay we going to set goals as a country and have forgotten. As he crossed from the that price, there is no true competi- aspire to achieve those goals? There is light side of the Earth to the dark side tion. So Americans want to get off that an old saying that if you do not care of the Earth—some of you might re- overdependence. That is what the where you are going, you are never member that all of the citizens of amendment says and that is what we going to be lost. Where are we going Perth, Australia, decided to turn on all want to achieve by 2025, 20 years from with respect to energy? We know that of their lights so that when this human now. 60 percent of our oil comes from off our being in some small little capsule With all the myriad technology in shores—60 percent from off our shores. called Friendship 7 orbited over the the legislation and all the technology I asked the Energy Department offi- dark side, Perth, Australia, wanted to we can create between now and then, cials one day when they came before shine all their lights up so that John let’s reverse the trend and be less de- the Energy Committee: We talk a lot Glenn could see them. And John Glenn pendent on foreign oil in 2025 than we about 50 years from now, like what will told us that night, sitting in that old are today. That seems to be a national be the consequences of the Social Secu- Air Force One cabin, flying across the goal on which everyone in this body rity financing system 50 years and 75 Pacific, he told us that he looked down ought to be able to agree. We should years from now. Then I asked these of- on the dark side, and the only thing he not be afraid of the underlying bill and ficials to tell me what their plan is 50 could see on that path around were the the great work that has been done by years from now with respect to energy lights of Perth, Australia. my colleagues. I cannot say who the ul- usage and energy supply. You would Think of that. This big old planet of timate winners and losers will be. My have thought I hit him with a baseball ours, with 6 billion people, that spins colleague has spoken about new nu- bat. They did not have the foggiest around the Sun, we have a human

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.038 S15PT1 S6628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 being for the first time orbit the Earth. world class economy, we cannot exist, tugal, and Portugal can ship their wine He looked down on the dark side and without this supply of energy. to England, and they have traded. They saw the product of the light switches What about this energy? We are have each produced what is to their ad- turned on by all those citizens in that hopelessly addicted to oil. When you vantage. The English raise sheep, get community in Australia. The only evi- have an addiction, the best way to deal the wool; the Portuguese raise grapes, dence on the dark side of the Earth with an addiction is to have an inter- make the wine; and you simply trade that John Glenn could see as he orbited vention. My colleague from Wash- wool for wine. It is a very simple con- the Earth was the product of energy— ington is saying let’s have an interven- struct, the doctrine of comparative ad- light. tion. Let’s decide the future has to be vantage. We take energy for granted every sin- different from the past. She says let’s That is not what this issue is about. gle morning. We wake up, we flip the propose a big idea. I support that, as do The issue of energy has nothing to do switch on, and it is energy at our fin- many of my colleagues. Let’s really with the doctrine of comparative ad- gertips. We put our key in the ignition, have a big idea. Let’s decide to reduce vantage. The advantage here is not we turn the ignition on, and it is en- our dependence on foreign oil in the comparative. The advantage here is ergy at our fingertips. We turn on the next 20 years by 40 percent. that in the Middle East you have a air conditioner or the heater, it is en- Some say it can’t be done. Well, we massive amount of oil under the sands. ergy at our fingertips. We take it for decided to go to the Moon. We did it in It is pulled up less expensively there granted. The story John Glenn told de- 10 years. We cannot do this in 20? Don’t than any place else in the world. A few scribes that the human condition in underestimate the American people. Of people sit on massive reserves of oil. this country depends a lot on the avail- course, we can do this in 20 years. And we have become addicted to its ability of energy. I will go through a list of tech- supply. As a result of that, instead of What has the Senator from Wash- nologies, and my colleague from Ten- getting ourselves out of a hole, we are ington said today? She said: Let’s have nessee listed some, but there are a lot still busy with shovels continuing to a big idea. I am pleased to support this of hopeful things on the horizon. Those dig. amendment and to come over and things alone will not solve this issue. We need to find a way and develop a speak about this amendment because We have to be more aggressive, much goal that says at a certain point this this is a big idea. It says: Let’s set a more aggressive, by setting timetables. country’s future is no longer dependent goal. Let’s set a target, a timetable. I Those who are pilots, they under- on someone else providing for us the oil know there will be some, and there are stand what I mean when I say you set we need. We need to do that. Is it hard? some, who say it shouldn’t be done, waypoints when you are in the air- Sure, it is hard, absolutely. This is not won’t be done, can’t be done, can’t be plane. You get in the cockpit and dean easy thing to do. But do we have a done, can’t be done. I understand these cide where you are going to fly and you choice? I do not think so. I do not be- comments. That is always the case. set waypoints and fly to a waypoint. lieve we have a choice. In my little old hometown, we had a We need to set targets, waypoints. My colleague described a number of guy named Grampy. His reaction to ev- Where do we want to be? How do you technologies that are being discussed erything was, it can’t be done. He al- measure where you are if you do not these days. Let me describe a few of ways supported it after it was done, but have a discussion about where you them. he always said, it can’t be done. While want to be? Wind. Does anybody here understand he was saying it can’t be done, the That is what this amendment is how much more efficient the new wind other folks in my little hometown were about. It is not about 80-mile-per-gal- turbines are? The new turbines are doing it, out making it happen. lon CAFE standards or 50-mile-per-gal- much more efficient. We are in a situa- This country has a responsibility at lon CAFE standards. It is not about tion where we have the capability of this intersection, at this time, at this that at all. It is about whether this taking energy from the wind. You take moment, to decide on a different en- country collectively will decide that energy from the wind, a renewable re- ergy future. We cannot hold this coun- when it is dependent on something, source, use it to produce electricity, try hostage by being dependent on 60 dangerously dependent on something use the electricity in a process called percent of our oil from troubled parts that it must shed its dependency on, electrolysis, and separate hydrogen of the world. whether we will make the decision to from water, and have an inexhaustible I talk a lot about trade. In part, this stop that dependency. Will it make a supply of hydrogen coming from water. is a trade issue. We use nearly 21 mil- bold decision to stop the direction we Where does that come from? It comes lion barrels of oil a day. The Saudis are heading, turn it around, and back from renewable energy, an inexhaust- suck that oil out of the sands. They are off? ible supply of energy. blessed with a lot of oil under their I don’t know the answer to that. We We just finished the ethanol title on sands. Then the oil comes over here, will find out at some point. If anyone this piece of legislation today. What a and we say, well, go ahead and fill her happens to be listening with respect to wonderful thing that is, to grow energy up over here and we will just give you reporting on positive agendas, I would in your farm fields. Take a kernel of a credit card. By the way, our folks say here is an example of a positive corn, and from that kernel of corn will pay for it later. That is exactly agenda, a positive idea, a big idea. Big comes a drop of alcohol and, in addi- what happens because that is how we and bold. Risky? I don’t know. I know tion to the drop of alcohol, you still get a $640 billion trade deficit—which, the riskiest proposition for this coun- have the protein feedstock left to give by the way, next year we are on the try. By far, the riskiest proposition for to the cows. It makes a lot of sense, path—for the first 4 months of this this country is to keep doing what we doesn’t it? year—we are on the path to exceed $750 are doing and be dependent and held I know some oil companies do not billion in trade deficit next year. This hostage to 60 percent of our oil coming like it. When I learned they did not is just one construct of that trans- from outside of our country. like it, I figured this has to make a lot action, saying: Suck the oil out of the Those who have studied economics, of sense for our country. So we passed sand, send it over here, and we will pay and I have studied and taught econom- an ethanol title. The renewable part of later. It is like going to the gas station ics—probably not very well—but you this legislation dealing with wind en- saying: Fill it up, here is a plastic card. will recognize the doctrine of compara- ergy and biodiesel and a range of other We will not pay now, we will pay later. tive advantage. It was a simple doc- strategies makes great sense. This cannot continue. What if, God trine. The doctrine of comparative ad- I particularly have been interested in forbid, we woke up and discovered our vantage is, and the example tradition- helping write the title that deals with oil supplies from Iraq, from Saudi Ara- ally used is, it is easier to produce wool hydrogen and fuel cells. Some say: bia, from Kuwait, from Venezuela, through sheep in England and to grow Well, we are not ready for that. You from any other country around the grapes and wine in Portugal. It makes are right, at this point we do not have world, were gone. If that happened, I more sense, is more efficient to do both all the solutions of production, storage, guarantee this economy will be belly in England and Portugal, and then the transportation, and infrastructure. I up immediately. We cannot exist as a English can ship their wool to Por- understand that. But we can, and we

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.065 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6629 will, and other countries, particularly that has an economy that expands, dom’’ these days applies to a lot of in Europe, are moving rapidly in this that improves the standard and scale of things. And it must—it must—apply to direction. And even as an interim step living in the United States. That is the circumstances that this country we are seeing these hybrid cars. But we what this amendment is about. finds itself in with respect to its dan- are going to move rapidly toward a dif- Read the history books. Just because gerous, its hopeless addiction to oil ferent construct: hydrogen fuel cells— we are here on this designated spot in coming from off our shores. As I have twice the efficiency of power to the America, we think we have some bless- said previously, we simply cannot hope wheel and water vapor out the tailpipe. ing, some right to believe that America that in the months and years ahead the What a wonderful thing. Hydrogen is will always grow, always expand, al- Saudis, the Kuwaitis, the Iraqis, the ubiquitous. It is everywhere. There are ways lead the world. Not so. It will be Venezuelans, and others, will decide many strategies to employ to take hy- the case only if we make good deci- there is enough oil to share with us. drogen from water, using renewable re- sions, only if we make the right deci- My colleague from New Mexico, the sources, to extend our country’s energy sions. other day on television, I think, actu- supply in a dramatic way and move us This country has a wonderful econ- ally said—I did not hear him exactly— toward less dependence and greater omy. You can circle the globe in any but there may not be a completely in- independence. kind of plane you want and you can exhaustible supply of oil in this world. The one thing that characterizes this look down on any spot in the world, We act as though it is inexhaustible. country is how famously wrong people and you will not find the equivalent of Every day we wake up in this country have been in trying to prognosticate the United States of America—no- and use over 20 million barrels of oil. the future. There is a whole list of where. But we are headed toward some We pretend it is inexhaustible. Maybe these famous projections. Thomas Wat- whitewater rapids here in a range of it is not. If it is not, what then: That son, in 1943, who was the chairman of areas. We are spending money we do is why I believe we ought to set some IBM, said he thought maybe there was not have. We have the highest budget goals. This has nothing to do with poli- a world market for up to five com- deficits in history. We have a trade def- tics. The Senator from New Mexico puters. He was the head of IBM in 1943: icit that is going to choke this country just came on the floor. He missed the I think maybe there is a world market unless we get it under control. And, I credit I have given him and Senator for five computers. Sarnoff once said, think most importantly, we have an BINGAMAN. I like what we have done. I with respect to the proposal to develop economy that is running on foreign oil. am going to vote for another energy the radio: Well, who on Earth would Sixty percent of that which we use independence amendment called the re- pay for a message sent to no one in comes from elsewhere. An economy newable portfolio standard, requiring particular? that is hostage to decisions made by 10 percent of our electricity be made OPEC, hostage to decisions that might I guess they missed the mark. I could with renewables. We didn’t have that be made by terrorists, hostage to 60 go through a long list. We are famous in committee because we decided to do percent—and going, we estimate by the for not understanding what promise it on the floor. Some utility companies Department of Energy, to 69 percent in the future holds. This is not going to don’t want it. I understand that. There a relatively short period of time—of its the Moon. That is not what this is. But is lots of room for debate. Maybe my oil coming from off its shores, is a this country does best when setting view isn’t the right view. I don’t know. country, in my judgment, that is not in goals, such as when John F. Kennedy I know my view is one I hold passion- control of its own destiny. said, in response to Sputnik and in re- ately. I believe strongly that we need It falls to us to make the decisions to sponse to the race with the Soviets: We put this country on track. It falls to us to do what is in this bill because it are going to go to the Moon by the end to chart the future with respect to this moves this country forward and ad- of the decade. country’s energy. We have an energy vances our energy interests. I also be- I have talked to folks at NASA who bill on the floor. I have complimented lieve we ought to do more. I believe we were around back then, the old codg- should set big, bold goals for America’s Senator DOMENICI and Senator BINGA- ers, the old-timers. They scratched energy future, see if we can’t free our- MAN. I am pleased this bill was brought their heads: How on Earth are we going to the floor in a bipartisan way. I voted selves from a hopeless dependence on to get to the Moon? We don’t have the for it out of the committee. I had a foreign oil that is set now to grow and technology to get to the Moon. hand in a good many of the titles that grow. Let’s decide to make a U-turn Did you know the lunar lander that were written for this bill. I could not and see if we can’t begin to move in a landed on the Moon with Armstrong be more pleased than to be here saying more constructive direction. and Aldrin had less computer power this is a step that is a positive step in The Cantwell amendment will im- than a current new car has? Let me say the right direction: a bipartisan energy prove the legislation. I am going to that again. The lunar lander, on which bill. vote for the Energy bill. I voted for it Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong settled My hope is the amendment that has in committee. I am proud to vote for it. on the surface of the Moon, had less been offered by Senator CANTWELL will I am also going to vote for some things computer power than a new car that be embraced on a bipartisan basis as that will improve it. This positive idea you purchase today at the dealership well because there is not a Republican is going to improve the legislation. I anyplace around this country. or a Democratic way for this country am happy to be a cosponsor and happy That is remarkable. But those sci- to go off course. There is not a Repub- to support it. entists, those engineers, that American lican or Democratic way for this coun- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ingenuity, that know-how, that spirit try to need energy and not have it and, ator from Washington. said: We are going to do this. We are therefore, shrink its economy and Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I going to put someone on the Moon in a shrink opportunity for the future. thank the Senator from North Dakota decade. And guess what. By the end of We need to do this together. To- for his comments. I wish I could take the decade, there they were. ‘‘One gether we need to describe a big, new, credit for the bold idea in the sense small step,’’ you will recall, when Neil bold idea that charts a new course for that I am happy to be the sponsor of Armstrong planted his foot on the this country, a new energy course that this amendment, but there are many Moon. gives us some feeling that we are mov- people in America who have been talk- This country needs to establish ing toward independence. ing about this as an idea. goals. This country needs to have aspi- There is all this discussion these I submit for the record another orga- rations. All of us need to be a part of days about freedom. I am not talking nization that has supported a blueprint something that is bigger than our- about ‘‘freedom fries’’ now, I am talk- for U.S. energy security, the Set Amer- selves. We debate so many issues on ing about freedom and independence. ica Free Organization, which is a col- the floor of the Senate that have so lit- All of that was undergirding the State lective organization of individuals, and tle importance. This issue will deter- of the Union Address given to us by they actually submit information that mine whether our kids and our President George Bush. would be much bolder than a proposal grandkids and their kids have jobs and Well, in my judgment, the issue of to set a goal in number of barrels that opportunities and live in a country independence related to the word ‘‘free- could be saved by 2025.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.067 S15PT1 S6630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 There are a lot of people out there we are in this bill, more research and got signed into law measures saying who have their sights set even more development to get that cost down. So that we must push the technology to dramatically than what we are talking I know I can get it competitive to what increase fuel economy as fast as we about. I think gasoline prices are going to be. can. We directed the National Highway Clearly, my colleague outlined that I want to do that. I am gung-ho about Traffic Safety Administration to exam- we are talking about something that is that. ine the technology and increase the re- technologically agnostic. We are not I am gung-ho about what the Brazil- quired CAFE standards as quickly as declaring what technology is going to ians have done because they have can be done with the technology avail- win. There are lots of great solutions turned their economy around by be- able. that are provided in this bill. But I coming almost net exporters of energy Now, I believe that after all of our would like to remind my colleagues instead of net importers. That is an in- debates on CAFE, the Members of this that today at 2 p.m., the price of oil per credible story the United States should body understand that corporate aver- barrel was up to $56.50. So that is what learn from. age fuel economy is a complex issue we are dealing with, $56.50. As my colleague from North Dakota that requires a lot of thought and sci- I know my colleagues in the Chamber said, there are many different tech- entific analysis. That is why previous were involved in getting the original nologies in the bill, but other countries CAFE measures in the last Congress language of 1 million reduction by 2025. are starting to gain the advantage. If were defeated. Members have come to I think that language first emerged we think about it, we are not the ex- realize that the massive arbitrary in- when the Senate was considering pre- perts on fuel efficiency that the Japa- creases in CAFE standards cost lives, vious Energy bills 2 years ago. At the nese are. We are not the experts on jobs, and stifle the ability of consumers time we originally started thinking wind energy that some of the Scan- to choose the vehicle best for their about this goal of how to get off our dinavian countries are. We are not the families. foreign oil dependence or to reduce it, experts on the production of sugar- It is wonderful to say we want to we were talking about oil prices that based ethanol that the Brazilians are. make a statement—we are not saying were much lower, maybe as low as $23 It bothers me that we are losing the how we want to get there, but we really a barrel. Now we are looking at $56 a technology edge to other countries. ought to have a major decrease. Well, barrel. It is imperative that we be more I certainly am willing to take the Mr. President, the effort by Congress aggressive by setting this goal and by risk of setting a goal of 2025 in reduc- initially to establish CAFE standards, working together to achieve it. ing our foreign oil consumption by 40 without knowing how you are going to The underlying bill is a testament to percent and saying all the options are get there, wound up with the auto man- bipartisan work in saying that there on the table. I believe that Senator ufacturers being forced to lower the av- are a variety of ways to reach the goal. DOMENICI and Senator BINGAMAN did a erage weight of their automobiles by Some may ask: Senator CANTWELL, good job of putting all those options on about a thousand pounds. why do you want to set this goal? You the table. I believe in the underlying As I will be discussing later, we have might actually find the United States bill. What I think we should reflect on lost thousands and thousands of lives pursuing more domestic oil supply as a is that the underlying bill includes lan- because of unsafe automobiles. Unless result of this goal. guage from a couple of years ago that you mandate that only certain cars can I can’t say what is going to happen. I may not be bold enough in the sense be sold or you tell people what they just know I want to get off the foreign that if it doesn’t reduce our dependence have to buy, people may not buy the dependence that we are at today be- on foreign oil in 2015, we will be more cars that are made small to conform to cause our economy cannot continue to dependent. the CAFE standards. take that risk. With the concentration We should reflect on that and see if of oil supply in the Middle East, we are we can get to a point where we are en- While I laud my colleagues’ desire to one mishap away from having our dorsing the underlying solutions in conserve oil, the fact is that under this economy face a $100-a-barrel oil cost in this bill and setting a higher goal so amendment, as best we can determine, the future. We cannot afford $56 a bar- that we can say to the American peo- the only place oil savings can come rel. Some people say: Well, economies ple, we are reversing this trend. from would be a massive increase in adjust to the high cost. I guarantee, in I yield the floor. CAFE standards. The amendment re- the meantime, a lot of people are going The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- quires the use of existing authorities to to suffer. There is not a week that goes ator from Missouri. obtain these savings, but they appear by that I am not on a plane flying back Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I thank the to be inadequate to the task required. to the west coast, to my home State of Senator from Washington. I thank my Authorities to implement the require- Washington, and a transportation kind colleague from Louisiana. I at- ment or mandate are very limited. worker doesn’t come up to talk to me tended a meeting at the White House According to a recent Energy Infor- about their pension, the fact that they and just returned so I only had this mation Association report, by 2025, oil are laid off, the fact that they are los- time to do it. I appreciate the oppor- consumption reductions on the order of ing their job because transportation tunity to discuss the Cantwell oil sav- 1.3 million barrels per day might be ex- fuel costs in aviation have not been ings amendment. pected using a broad array of incen- passed on to the consumer. Con- Obviously, it sounds good. Anybody tives and policies, such as new appli- sequently, it is being taken out on pen- who says we are going to save more oil, ance efficiency standards, credits for sions. So there isn’t a week that goes it is a good thing. But I urge my col- home efficiency upgrades, additional by where I don’t see somebody who leagues to look at it for what it really tax credits for advanced technologies, hasn’t suffered from the high cost al- is. This appears to me to be a back- energy performance standards for cus- ready, at $56 a barrel. door attempt, arbitrarily, to increase tomers of selected utilities, and, of We cannot continue this dependency the corporate average fuel economy or course, the promotion and use of re- or the race we are going to be in with what we call the CAFE standards. newable fuels. Many of these policies China on competing for a limited sup- Along with my colleague from Michi- are already outside of the scope of ex- ply. gan, Senator LEVIN, we have been isting authorities and still fall short of I am confident enough in American through the CAFE debate in both the the goal of this amendment of 7.64 mil- ingenuity that I am not even going to 107th and 108th Congress. It appears, lion barrels per day. be prescriptive about how we get there from all I can tell, that if this amend- Furthermore, assuming the renew- as it relates to whether it is nuclear, ment really has any teeth, it means we able fuels standard included in the bill another supply of oil, biofuels, what is are going to go through it again in this can be doubled by 2025 to 16 billion gal- going to win the day. I showed a chart Congress. I am sure there will be other lons per year, which is ambitious and because I am a big advocate of biofuels. efforts to increase CAFE standards also beyond existing authorities, it If you can buy biofuels in Seattle now later in the debate. would contribute only 1 million barrels in the $2.60 range, $2.70 range, I know Let me remind my colleagues, we a day of petroleum reduction toward that we can create more incentive, as went through extensive debate, and we the Cantwell goal. As a result, some 4

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.027 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6631 to 5 billion barrels per day would be re- States—68 percent in 2002—is in the mandated smaller size cars made nec- quired, and there is no readily apparent transportation sector. Any reduction essary by the CAFE standards. Make source to get it from. in petroleum consumption will imply a no mistake, you may call this an oil The Cantwell amendment fails to substantial contribution from this sec- savings, but this is CAFE all over protect these policies subject to exist- tor. again. As I have stated time and again, ing authorities from excessive imple- Under the Cantwell amendment, far-reaching increases to fuel efficiency mentation. Existing programs, such as CAFE standards for cars, light trucks, standards that are not based on sound CAFE, may be called upon to provide and SUVs will skyrocket. The Alliance science are too costly and impractical contributions toward the goal that are of Automobile Manufacturers, in its ex- for us to adopt. The lives and safety of far in excess of the normal implemen- amination of the EIA’s assessments on drivers and their passengers, along tation of these programs if there are oil savings, projects that the Cantwell with the livelihood of men and women inadequate overall authorities or de- amendment will require CAFE stand- in the automotive workforce who man- mand reductions to accomplish these ards for passenger cars nearly to triple ufacture these vehicles, is too much of goals and other measures. For example, from its current level of 27.5 miles per a price to pay for unthought-out, un- the Energy Information Association gallon to 78.6 miles per gallon by 2025. scientific fuel efficiency standards. analysis referenced above estimates Anybody for riding a golf cart? Fur- And, finally, make no mistake about that with a 20-percent increase in thermore, the CAFE standard for light it, this goes to consumer choice. Con- CAFE standards by 2012, in conjunction trucks and SUVs would nearly triple sumers are making the decision on with the other policy options analyzed, from its current level of 21 miles per what kind of vehicles they want to only a 1.1-percent decrease in the net gallon to 60.8 miles per gallon by 2025. drive. Right now, more and more of import share of oil consumption occurs Under the 20-year duration of the them are opting for light trucks. Are by 2025. The 40-percent reduction re- proposed amendment, the yearly per- we going to tell them that we are going quired in the Cantwell amendment is centage increase for passenger cars and to tell them what kind of vehicle they far beyond what can reasonably be ex- light trucks would be equal to a 10-per- can purchase? Are we going to have pected, using existing authorities. cent rate of increase. According to some Soviet-style czar who says be- The proposed amendment assumes NHTSA, the ‘‘maximum feasible’’ cause they have two parents and two that huge, new opportunities exist to standard for cars and light trucks for children in the family, we will allow reduce oil demand, but existing pro- the years 2005 to 2007 is a 2.8-percent them one minicar and one small van? grams will ultimately be held account- rate of increase. To go above that, to Who is going to decide if we take away able. The development of fuel cells and have the 10-percent increase, would not from the consumers their right to extensive implementation of other ad- only be technically infeasible, but it choose these vehicles? vanced technologies may contribute would have a devastating effect on em- If we have fuel standards of 78 miles significantly to the accomplishment of ployment in the auto industry. If the per gallon, we are not going to be able the goal, but the contributions they requirements of the Cantwell amend- to buy any of the cars we want. Con- might make are highly uncertain. If we ment are enacted, then we could kiss sumers are not going to have choices. don’t know where they are coming tens of thousands of good, high-paying, We are going to see people out of work from, the consequences could be some- American union jobs goodbye. I don’t in the auto industry, major disruptions thing very different than what we bar- want to do that to the roughly 36,000 in the transportation sector, a great gained for and having the adverse con- hard-working men and women who inconvenience, and increased highway sequences we have seen from other work directly for the automotive in- dangers. I urge my colleagues to continue to broad mandates where Congress as- dustry in Missouri, nor am I willing to work for sound, science-based ways to sumed that great, good things could be do that to the over 200,000 men and conserve and produce more energy and accomplished. Those are some of the women who work in auto-dependent to reject a measure that does not have reasons, frankly, we got into this en- jobs in my State or those employed di- a good, sound scientific foundation. ergy problem, because of some of the rectly and indirectly throughout this I thank the Chair, and I yield the ‘‘great’’ ideas. I will only mention the Nation. floor. forcing of electric utilities to burn nat- Furthermore, what does the Cantwell The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ural gas, which has caused a great part amendment mean for the size and safe- ator from New Mexico. of the energy problem we have today. ty of our Nation’s vehicle fleet? If we Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I will In addition, since the measures must force consumers to drive smaller vehi- take 1 minute. Before Senator BOND be defined and implemented starting cles, which is what will happen under leaves, I thank him for his statement. within a year, existing programs and arbitrary CAFE increases, then we can I have heard the Senator eloquently de- authorities would have to be relied expect a lot more highway fatalities. scribe this whole situation regarding upon extensively to develop the plan Yesterday, I received some fright- automobiles in the United States and and to make up any shortfalls. ening statistics from NHTSA and the CAFE standards, but it seems to me The Cantwell amendment would push National Center for Statistics and this amendment is even way beyond the administration to rely on contribu- Analysis regarding the small vehicle anything we debated before. We are tions from programs and activities fatality rates. In 2003, over 3,200 fatali- talking about changing by a couple that are high risk, high cost, and the ties resulted from crashes involving miles, 2 or 3 miles. What we are talking benefits are unknowable at this point. smaller vehicles. This is anywhere about here would never become law. The President is allowed 1 whole year from 2 to 7 times more than the fatal- Let’s be serious about it. But if it under the amendment to develop and ity rates for larger, heavier vehicles, would, we are talking 3 or 4 times the implement measures that will save an depending on their weight class. CAFE standards we have today. What amount of oil equivalent to 90 percent As we talked about the last time we kind of cars could we build? of the annual consumption of the cur- debated CAFE, when we take a look at Mr. BOND. We would have golf carts. rent light-duty vehicle fleet. However, it over the years, NHTSA has found Mr. DOMENICI. It seems to me the the timing and the level of contribu- that solely as a result of the lighter answer is impossible. That is the an- tions of programs such as fuel cell and cars made necessary by CAFE stand- swer. This is an impossible amend- hydrogen development can only be ards, between 1,000 and 2,000 more peo- ment. People want to dream, but you guessed at this point, and authorities ple were killed on the highways than do not build a country on dreams. to fully implement them are still being would have been killed if they had larg- Maybe you can dream, wake up and developed. In light of this, my question er vehicles. This isn’t just on head-to- think of something that is quite appro- would be, How can the President obtain head, running into another larger car priate for goal achievement. This the oil savings required under this or a larger vehicle; over 40 percent of seems like somebody dreamt up some- amendment? those were single-car accidents. thing to tell us we ought to save 40 per- According to the Department of En- The latest figures I have heard is cent of crude oil we use in the United ergy’s EIA, the vast majority of petro- that NHTSA estimates that 1,300 States by 2025; is that what it sounds leum consumption in the United deaths a year occur because of the like to the Senator?

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.069 S15PT1 S6632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I am happy that, it will compound the problem of contributed to this country. I am going to answer. Obviously, it is well-inten- dependency. to show my colleagues this chart be- tioned, but I agree with the distin- It really is a dilemma. I say to the cause this is where all of the drilling guished chairman of the committee Senator from Washington that I think off the coast of our country occurs: who has done an excellent job on this the flexibility of her proposal is very Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Ala- entire bill. I commend him. The chair- important, and the fact that this bama. We have been producing oil and man and ranking member, our two amendment does not say we have to gas and sending $5 billion annually to friends from New Mexico, have done conserve, we could, in fact, produce the Treasury in taxes every year. Yes, great things in this bill, but I think more domestic oil and gas which I hap- there have been some environmental this kind of amendment would cripple pen to think would be a great idea. I impacts which I am going to talk about its chance of passage. It does not meet know the chairman and the ranking in a moment, but they have been minor the test of scientific reasonableness, member support more domestic drill- compared to the wealth that this in- sound science that I think we have to ing of oil and gas. dustry has created not just for this re- follow if we are to make some major I want to say a word about that for a gion but for the entire Nation. improvements in the energy situation moment. We do not do anything the Does anybody remember we have in our country. same way today that we did in the gone through an industrial revolution? Mr. DOMENICI. I thank the Senator. 1930s. Our telephones do not work the Does anybody remember that every- I yield the floor. same way. We did not even have com- body moved off the farms and went to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- puters in the 1930s. Everything has the cities? How do people think the cit- ator from Louisiana. changed. Technology for the large part ies got lit? It did not wave a magic Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I has made everything better. Some peo- wand and the lights came on. We have wanted to come to the floor to make a ple might argue with that statement, been producing and digging from coal, few brief remarks about the overall En- but the efficiency, the convenience, the oil, and gas. So if anybody wants to say ergy bill that is before us, about some ability to clean up our environment— that, oh, well, we just do not have to do of the strong points in this bill and everything has been made better in that any more, heck, the whole coun- how we might be able to improve upon large measure by technology. try was built on this contribution. Peo- it. The oil and gas industry is not what ple from Louisiana are darn proud of it. I would like to briefly mention, along it once was when the men and women Instead of everybody coming to the the lines of the discussion that just en- who started it were paddling in a pi- floor and saying how we do not care sued, importing oil and the challenges rogue, a canoe—that is what we call a about our land and we do not care that brings to our Nation. I will submit pirogue in Louisiana. A pirogue is a about our trees and we do not care a few documents for the RECORD and canoe—in the marsh pumping the oil about our coast and we do not have discuss generally the situation that we out of the ground by hand and digging anything beautiful to preserve, not have in Louisiana. Of course, I will not with shovels and crude instruments. only do the people of Louisiana love be offering any amendment at this This industry resembles more of the our land and love our water, we survive time but just discussing something I space industry today. It is run by com- on it and in it more than anybody in know we will be talking more about as puter. It is highly technical. America. We swim more. We eat more this debate ensues. The environmental advances are ab- fish. We spend more time in boats. We While I understand the amendment solutely astonishing. I have taken the recreate more on the water than prob- before us is quite an aggressive amend- chairman down to Louisiana. He has ably anyplace maybe except for a very ment—and at this time, I have not seen this with his own eyes. The wells, few. Not only wealthy people get to the made a final decision about it—I would where they are situated, the offshore water, everybody lives by the water. In like to say something positive about platforms, I believe, would make any some places, one has to have a $5-mil- the amendment. American proud, even Americans who lion house before they can touch the One of the points I like about this ap- belong to the California Sierra Club. I water. In Louisiana, there are people proach, while it is very aggressive be- absolutely believe they would be proud who live in a house not worth $25,000, cause it is similar to an approach that if they could see the development of but they have a gorgeous marsh land Senator ALEXANDER and I took 2 years this oil and gas industry. In fact, one of behind their house, and those kids go ago on the Energy bill, is the flexi- the majors told me—and I do not have fishing. bility that it provides to the country any reason to doubt them because I So I do not like to hear anybody to try to make smart strategic choices think independent studies have shown come to this floor and say that we do about how savings can occur and smart this—that in the Gulf of Mexico last not treasure our land in Louisiana. We strategic choices about lessening our year, in the entire Gulf of Mexico, that are going to continue to produce oil dependence on foreign oil. oil company collected three barrels— and gas. We are going to continue to be Coming from an oil-producing State, three barrels—of spilled oil from its op- proud of it, and we are going to con- I can say that the people in Louisiana erations, and it has billions of dollars tinue to tell the story, whether any- who produce oil and gas right here at invested. body wants to believe us or not, that home would like to reduce our depend- That is how good we have gotten. this can be done in a very safe environ- ency on foreign sources of oil. Guess what. We are the best in the mental way. Why? Because we have The question is—and I think the world. Instead of bellyaching, we good regulation; two, we have courts chairman raises a very excellent point, should be proud of that. We should say that enforce the regulation; three, we and it is a real question—can we do thank goodness for that old American have all kinds of agencies—some would that this fast, this aggressively, and ingenuity. We did not do it very well in argue too many—that make sure that maintain our economic position? We the 1930s, and we did not do it well in all of these companies are doing what may or may not. But I want to say that the 1940s, but one good thing about they are supposed to do. anything we can do to reduce our de- America is we never stop trying to be We have a free press, which means a pendency on foreign oil, while we rec- better. It separates us from so many lot because if somebody is doing some- ognize that we are just about to open places in the world. thing wrong, there is nothing I can do to the imports of natural gas because Coming from an oil and gas State, I or the Senator from New Mexico can do we virtually have no choice—we have would be the happiest person in the to try to stop them from reporting it. to because we cannot step up domestic world if we could stop importing oil, So they can report anything they want. production fast enough to meet the de- drill it at home and explore new places There is open information. I wish they mands because China, because India, that are appropriate. Some places may would really tell people what is actu- because our industries—chemical, pe- need to be off-limits but not every- ally happening. trochemical, agriculture, and others— place. The point I want to make in just a are demanding more natural gas. We There is a place that is not off-limits moment is that we are going to con- are about ready to bring in natural gas, and we are proud of, and that is south tinue to do drilling. I appreciate all the where in some ways, while I support Louisiana and the work that we have good work of my colleagues to try to

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.072 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6633 give more revenues to the State. We enough energy for every single person nology that is very safe. There is noth- get a little bit, but because we are gen- in Louisiana—the 4.5 million of us—and ing happening that hurts anybody. erating so much and helping everybody what we need, but we are also fueling There is no degradation of the water, so much—let me just use this. I wanted every plant, every LNG facility, every no degradation of the air. I have seen to thank my colleagues for their inter- petrochemical facility, supplying so one of the new facilities. I wish every- est in helping us, but this makes my much for the Nation and still exporting body who is worried about offshore point even better. When the Senator because people in Louisiana kind of be- drilling would take a helicopter and go from Washington said she wants us to lieve in good old-fashioned ‘‘do your out there. They are not next door to be more like Brazil, I am going to learn part’’ kind of work. your house, they are miles and miles a little bit more about what Brazil has We also conserve. I am so tired of out in the ocean, and they are very done because I am not quite sure of the people saying, oh, the Senator from large. They look like a big battleship details, but I will tell my colleagues Louisiana and the people from Lou- out there all lighted up, full of tech- about 11 States in the United States isiana, all they do is waste fuel. I do nology, with 10 or 12 oil wells you can- and what they have done. Those States not have the document, but I am going not even see, producing natural gas for are Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, to submit for the record—I am going to America, and you don’t know where it Montana, Oklahoma, Kentucky, New take the last 10 years—the efficiencies goes, no pipes, nothing. Nothing spills, Mexico, Alaska, West Virginia, Lou- that Louisiana, through our industry, and it is our resource. isiana, and Wyoming. Eleven States has achieved. Yes, some of them have The Senator knows in this bill one out of fifty are the only States in the been mandated by this body and they big thing is missing and that is we are United States that produce more en- had no choice and they had to do it, not going to do anything significant ergy than they consume. but some of it is voluntary. We have about letting the United States of Let me say that again. There are tried to be more efficient as well and, America or States make a decision only 11 States in the United States of of course, we have produced this en- that off their shores they could America that produce more energy ergy. produce more natural gas or crude oil than they consume. So if anybody Let me just point out three or four for this great country. That is because wants to give Brazil an award, please States that are at the top of this list. Senators will not vote for it because give these 11 States an award first be- Actually, I am probably going to do the Senators with coastlines stand up cause we have already done that. We five States. and talk about what you have been produce oil and gas. We are net export- The States that consume more en- talking about here. ers of energy—well, we produce oil, gas, ergy than they produce are California ‘‘We need the energy, we need to coal, nuclear. We can produce energy at the top of the list, New York second, grow, we are great Americans, we have from a lot of different ways. This is not Ohio third, Florida fourth, and Michi- a lot of plants, we want jobs—but you just oil and gas production. This in- gan fifth. bring the energy here.’’ Right? cludes nuclear. This is from the Energy Let me point out one other thing, be- Off our shores, remember—and Amer- Information Agency, our own agency, cause you will say, Why isn’t Texas on icans should remember it well—sits the not from Louisiana or Senator the green list. I want to find where largest reserve of natural gas that LANDRIEU. This is the U.S. Department Texas is—here it is, 25. Texas is not a America has today, but for some parts of Energy Energy Information Agency. net exporter, but it is close. The reason of Alaska which are very difficult right This includes nuclear, hydro, geo- it is not is because, of course, it is a big now, but we are going to bring some thermal, wood, wind, waste, solar, oil, State, a huge State—20-plus million down. It is the largest mainland re- natural gas, and coal. people, and they also have so much in- serve of natural gas we are going to As the chairman from New Mexico dustry that they supply energy for, have for generations to come. will say, his goal is to increase the that helps us all, they don’t quite What does it mean that we do noth- choices of all of these so that more make it. But I have to say Texas is ing about it? Listen well, we are not States can begin producing something. doing a great deal. Perhaps they could going to stop using it. Remember how If my colleagues do not want to drill do more. much crude oil we import. It will be 5, for oil, then drill for gas. If they do not But the rest of these you can under- 6, 10 years and what will we be import- want to do that, put in a nuclear pow- stand. Maybe Hawaii is too small. Ha- ing? The Senator knows the answer: erplant. If they do not want to do that, waii is not very big, but they are doing Natural gas. Where from? Not from our put in some wind turbines. If they do a whole heck of a lot better than Cali- seashores 100 miles away out there in not want to do that, dam up some of fornia. the ocean where our natural gas is. their rivers and use hydro. Some people I want to be clear about who is doing From thousands of miles away in big, will do that; some people will not. But what, who is not, and where we need to gigantic boats. They are going to come for heaven’s sakes, do something. Do go and try to help everybody make the across the ocean and come over to something. If they want to mine for choices that work for their State but America. And do what? Pump it into coal, we have given them a lot of that also work for the country. It has these States you are talking about. Be- money in this bill and they can clean to happen. cause right here on this floor, if the the coal. It can be burned and used effi- I will stop for a moment on that Senator from New Mexico and two Sen- ciently. Put in solar panels. Go get issue and move to something else. ators from Louisiana were to say, just waste from the agricultural areas of Mr. DOMENICI. Will the Senator simple: Those States that have morato- their State. That is the whole point of yield for a moment? riums off their shores where we can’t this bill. Ms. LANDRIEU. I am happy to. drill, if they would like to let us drill, We have 39 States that need to make Mr. DOMENICI. Just for a few min- let’s let them say yes and then let’s some decisions about what they are utes, without losing your right to the pay them a little more royalties than going to produce to be free because 11 floor. we have been paying. Because right of us have already figured it out. I want to say to the Senator, thank now we get no royalties. Give them I do not know these other States as you for your discussion, as you zero in more than we are paying now and let well as I know my State, but in addi- on what States do and do not do. I will them decide whether they would like tion to being a net exporter of energy, not repeat that. People heard it and to or not. I will also tell the country that Lou- they ought to heed it. Some of the Guess what would happen. I have al- isiana probably has the most petro- States you have alluded to ought to ready been told. The bill, if it passed, chemical plants per capita than any heed it, too. Some of them are the very will die. First of all, it will not pass. State in the Union. Those products ones who do not want to produce any- Because for all this language around that are produced in my State are not thing and have production somewhere here—flexibility, let’s do what we can, consumed by my State alone. else, not there. let’s use every avenue for exploration— We make these products and send But in passing, the Senator discussed that is not true. That is not true. Be- them all over the country and the offshore production in her State, which cause don’t touch this one I have just world. So not only are we producing she described in terms of new tech- talked about. Right?

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.074 S15PT1 S6634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 Ms. LANDRIEU. Right. of legislation will ever ask Americans and most productive expanse of coastal Mr. DOMENICI. Your State has. They to conserve. But we can’t conserve our wetlands in North America. It is the have done it, along with Texas and a way out of this dilemma either, right? seventh largest delta on Earth. The couple of other States. Frankly, before Ms. LANDRIEU. Right. Mississippi River drains two-thirds of we start giving other States resources, Mr. DOMENICI. We could close up the United States. As I said, it is one of I wish they would start making deci- the wells offshore in Louisiana and say, the most productive environments in sions and we would start making them ‘‘Thank you.’’ Of course not. We need America. so other States would join. We have to more—and conservation. But I In addition to the energy production help your State. We have to help you thought, since you raised the subject of I talked about which is right off this because you are taking the burden, and offshore, we ought to tell the Senate, shore—and we have 20,000 miles of pipe- we are going to try to do something tell the few people listening, where the line that can wrap around the country about that. real value in America is, that we 10 times, 2,000 miles each way, miles of I don’t know what we can do because refuse. We are like ostriches when it pipeline that send oil and gas to Chi- we are stymied by a few things that are comes to offshore. cago, California and to Washington and intangible, that we don’t control—fis- People say, it is so pretty here, we New York—in addition to the energy cal policy and budget policy and the don’t want to touch it. What about 100 we produce for the Nation, through like. But I want to say it doesn’t do miles out from that shore? You cannot this Mississippi River, we drain the very much good to adopt resolutions on even see it. And people around here are mountains in the West and all through- this floor and proposals such as are crying that you will hurt their States. out the Nation; we also have a great pending here from Senator CANTWELL— You could put any limitation you nursery for one of the greatest flyways it doesn’t do a bit of good to say these would like that is credible and let’s go in the world for millions of waterfowl are our goals, let’s do them. Flexi- beyond that and try to do something and migratory songbirds. bility. with this very important asset—this It also is a nursery for the Gulf of We don’t need that kind of bill if we asset field that is ours. Mexico. Most of the seafood in the Gulf do what we know we should do. We I thank the Senator for her com- of Mexico is produced because this have not built a nuclear powerplant in ments and thank her for yielding. marsh does not exist anywhere else in two decades plus, while the rest of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the coastal United States. Again, it is world built them. We can talk all we ator from Louisiana. an unusually large delta created by the want about why did we use so much Ms. LANDRIEU. I thank the chair- Mississippi River. It is unique. natural gas in the powerplants of man, the distinguished Senator from In addition to the energy contribu- America. We know why. We didn’t New Mexico, because he is absolutely tions this delta makes, in addition to want to use anything else. Right? So correct. I share his frustration. All I the drainage we contribute by our loca- we used natural gas, even some from can say is as we proceed, we will con- tion for the Nation, in addition to the offshore, some from your State. We tinue to talk about these issues and great flyways for migratory birds that piped it all the way over and burned it educate the American people. People this provides, and the nursery for all in powerplants as though it were com- are afraid. They tend to be afraid if the gulf coast fish and species, it also ing out and would be here forever. It they are not sure of the facts. Some- serves as a protection for the two mil- starts running out, right? So we are times people get the facts all confused. lion people that live below I–10. This is going to import it pretty soon. But as I hope people understand, as I the main interstate that runs in the That is the problem. We have been keep speaking the truth on this and southern part of the United States. It doing that. It is the problem in this people understand there are ways you goes all the way through Mississippi, bill. We are 90 percent where we ought can do this drilling, particularly for to Florida, and all the way through to go, but the big thing is no action natural gas, that are safe for the envi- Texas and west. This I–12/I–10 corridor with reference to the largest asset we ronment, that meet every environ- is one of the busiest in the Nation for have toward independence, which is mental standard we have today, and many reasons. It is a great north-south natural gas and crude oil hundreds of actually meet the clean air standards trade Route. miles—not a mile—offshore. set out in our own act, we can most Below this interstate, basically two There is one thing we are asking in certainly explore these opportunities million people live in Louisiana. As the this bill: Let’s inventory it. Right? We and continue to work on this bill. I map shows, this land is all marsh and voted in our committee. It was a hard thank the Senator for his comments, low-lying wetlands. The people that vote. Hard? Just ask somebody to go for his interest and his knowledge of live here are in some jeopardy. They out and tell America what we own. the subject. I can only say I will con- are in some danger if this marsh would That natural gas you have been talking tinue to try to tell the story, and as erode and go away as storms—whether about, how much is there? You don’t the American people learn more about they are hurricanes, floods, or rising have to disturb anything anymore. it, perhaps some of the fear will dis- tides—continue to pound our shore. We have been talking about high sipate, reason will prevail, and we can That, unfortunately, is exactly what is tech. You don’t drill holes to find out begin to understand that here at home happening today. what is there. We do it by technology, we have places on our shores and off Yet this wetland that supplies all of by looking, by checking, by a new kind our shores that we can tap into and this energy, seafood and other environ- of geophysical equipment. Should not minimize our dependency on foreign oil mental benefits to the Nation, we are we tell America how much is there? and foreign gas. losing a football field every 30 minutes. You watch, there will be a motion to For the short term, this bill, and We are losing 25,000 square miles every strike that here on the floor. You and with the support of most of these Sen- year. In the last 50 years, we have lost I will be here saying, What is the mat- ators, will begin importing natural gas. the size of the State of Rhode Island. ter with that. But we are apt to lose We have policies in this bill to allow The red on this map indicates a loss that. Yet we are talking about some that to happen. It is quite ironic we are of wetland. This is not caused by oil ‘‘pie in the sky,’’ let’s set a goal 30 setting out in a bill to import more and gas and by fisheries. It is exacer- years from now to be 40 percent less de- natural gas, and we will not take op- bated by pipeline construction and pendent upon crude oil and we will portunities to drill for more on our some exploration, but it is caused pri- have all the flexibility in the world. We shores. Again, this is a work in marily by the channelization of the don’t need flexibility of any statute. progress. Mississippi River. This river, for all the We need the flexibility of Americans Let me share another part of the things I have said it is used for, you deciding that we have to do what you story that is not just about energy pro- could argue the most important thing said. duction. It is the great contribution it is used for, for the Nation, is the If we have a source of energy, we our coast makes to Louisiana. There is commerce—500 tons of cargo, the larg- have to produce it. Do not think we are the gold coast, the rocky coast, the est port system in the world. When my producing ourselves out of existence. cliff coast. We are the working coast. friends from the Midwest—whether it This bill conserves more than any piece We are proud of it. We are the largest is Senator HARKIN, Senator CONRAD, or

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.076 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6635 Senator DORGAN and others—want to The Senator from Washington would America consumes a quarter of the world’s get grain and corn out of the States like to wrap up on her amendment, and oil supply while holding a mere 3% of global they represent, there is not a whole lot so let me conclude in a few moments. I oil reserves. It is therefore forced to import thank the Senator for her courtesy and over 60% of its oil, and this dependency is of ways to get it out except by barge. It growing. Since most of the world’s oil is con- comes down the Mississippi River. time. trolled by countries that are unstable or at We are happy for the trade and the This is a very precious wetland to odds with the United States this dependency traffic. But this river was levied to Louisiana and to America. It is some- is a matter of national security. keep the water in, to create this major thing that can be saved, must be saved At the strategic level, it is dangerous to be port system for the Nation, and as a re- and, if saved, cannot only contribute so buying billions of dollars worth of oil from sult, over decades, the river cannot much to Louisiana but to the Nation. nations that are sponsors of or allied with overflow itself, and it then cannot re- This issue is not as clearcut as some radical Islamists who foment hatred against the United States. The petrodollars we pro- plenish the marsh. That is what is would like to believe. As I said, I like some parts of the amendment of the vide such nations contribute materially to causing the staggering loss of these the terrorist threats we face. In time of war, wetlands. Then, on top of that—which Senator from Washington. She has it is imperative that our national expendi- is probably 85 percent of the loss of been a tremendous contributor on the tures on energy be redirected away from wetlands, say our scientists who have Energy bill and a tremendous voice for those who use them against us. been studying this for many years, the conservation. What I do like about her Even if the underwriting of terror were not last two decades in particular—when amendment is its flexibility. What I do such a concern, our present dependency cre- the oil and gas industry came in and like about her amendment is the oppor- ates unacceptable vulnerabilities. In Iraq and Saudi Arabia, America’s enemies have some canals had to be put in for the tunity to produce more domestically so we do not have to get it from somebody demonstrated that they can advance their drilling, it exacerbated it by allowing strategic objective of inflicting damage on the saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico else, particularly a somebody who does the United States, its interests and economy to come into this water. We call it not share our values, who does not simply by attacking critical overseas oil in- brackish. It is part salt and part fresh. have America’s best interests at heart. frastructures and personnel. These targets It comes into the marsh and kills the So I agree with that approach. Again, are readily found not only in the Mideast but marsh grass. The salt is toxic to that it may be too aggressive for us. But the in other regions to which Islamists have particular marsh grass. The marsh Senate will decide if that is the case. ready access (e.g., the Caspian Basin and Af- But I want to say from a State that rica). To date, such attacks have been rel- grass fades away, and before you know is producing—and we are going to con- atively minor and their damage easily reit, you are in open water. paired. Over time, they are sure to become I have friends that have fished down tinue to produce; we are happy to produce—there are some coastal im- more sophisticated and their destructive ef- here for years and old timers I talk to. fects will be far more difficult, costly and It is getting scary because it is not pacts associated with it. But even if we time-consuming to undo. even people that are that old any more were not doing any production off the Another strategic factor is China’s bur- who are saying: When I was a kid, you coast of Louisiana, this loss of wet- geoning demand for oil. Last year, China’s could stand right here in Terrebonne lands would still be occurring because oil imports were up 30% from the previous of the channelization of the Mississippi year, making it the world’s No. 2 petroleum Bay and look out for miles and see River done by the Corps of Engineers, user after the United States. The bipartisan, land. I took my little boy down there at our request, on behalf of the Nation. congressionally mandated U.S.-China Eco- last week, the same place I used to fish It is time we get some help and some nomic and Security Review Commission re- when I was a kid, and there is no land ported that: ‘‘China’s large and rapidly grow- support for fixing this wetland. ing demand for oil is putting pressure on left. I thank the Senator for her patience Senator, what is happening? Where is global oil supplies. This pressure is likely to and her courtesies, and I wish her the it going? It is eroding. I have been here increase in the future, with serious implica- best of luck as we continue to work on for 8 years trying to get this Con- tions for U.S. oil prices and supplies.’’ our bill. Oil dependence has considerable economic gress—Senator Breaux joined me, Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- implications. Shrinking supply and rising ator VITTER now joins this effort—to ator from Washington. demand translate into higher costs. Both try to get this Senate and this Con- The Chair would advise the Senator American consumers and the U.S. economy gress to understand that this delta is from Washington that her last unani- are already suffering from the cumulative ef- not only precious to Louisiana—it is mous consent request for a submission fect of recent increases in gas prices. Even not even Louisiana’s wetlands, it is now, fully one-quarter of the U.S. trade def- was not made formally. If she would icit is associated with oil imports. By some America’s wetlands—it deserves our at- like to resubmit that request at this tention. estimates, we lose 27,000 jobs for every bil- time, the Chair would take it. It was lion dollars of additional oil imports. Serious Since we contribute so much toward the last piece of information you sub- domestic and global economic dislocation waterborne commerce, so much to the mitted. would almost certainly attend still-higher energy infrastructure and independ- Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask costs for imported petroleum and/or disrup- ence of this Nation, we serve as a nurs- unanimous consent that a letter from tion of supply. ery for the fisheries industry, for the Set America Free be printed in the Finally, environmental considerations argue for action to reduce imports of foreign whole gulf coast of Mexico, we serve as RECORD. a flyway for migratory birds which There being no objection, the mate- oil. While experts and policy-makers dis- support a whole emerging and growing agree about the contribution the burning of rial was ordered to be printed in the fossil fuels is making to the planet’s tem- ecotourism industry that affects every- RECORD, as follows: peratures, it is certainly desirable to find one in a positive way, surely we can SET AMERICA FREE ways to obtain energy while minimizing the get a few little dollars to help us save For decades, the goal of reducing the Na- production of greenhouse gases and other our coast. tion’s dependence upon foreign energy pollutants. We are only one hurricane away. We sources has been a matter on which virtually The combined effects or this ‘‘perfect had a terrible season last season. We all Americans could agree. Unfortunately, storm’’ require concerted action, at last, had five or six major storms. Luckily, differences about how best to accomplish aimed at reducing the Nation’s reliance on they did not hit directly. Unfortu- that goal, with what means, how rapidly and imported oil from hostile or unstable sources at what cost to taxpayers and consumers and the world’s dependence on oil at large. nately, our friends in Mississippi and have, to date, precluded the sort of progress Fortunately, with appropriate vision and Mobile were hit. None of us along the that might have been expected before now. leadership, we can make major strides in gulf coast like to get hit. We are in Today, we can no longer afford to allow this direction by exploiting currently avail- great sympathy and empathy with such differences to postpone urgent action able technologies and infrastructures to each other because we know what a on national energy independence. After all, greatly diminish oil consumption in the major hurricane will do. My people are we now confront what might be called a transportation sector, which accounts for sitting ducks. It is getting worse and ‘‘perfect storm’’ of strategic, economic and two thirds of our oil consumption. environmental conditions that, properly un- The attached Blueprint for Energy Secu- worse. We can save our coast. But we derstood, demand that we affect over the rity: ‘‘Set America Free’’ spells out practical need to use some of the moneys we can next four years a dramatic reduction in the ways in which real progress on ‘‘fuel choice’’ get to invest and to do this and we can quantities of oil imported from unstable and can be made over the next four years and be- make progress. hostile regions of the world. yond. To be sure, full market transformation

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.079 S15PT1 S6636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 will take a longer time. In the case of the Real world solutions: We have no time to such vehicles can be powered by blends of al- transportation sector, it may require 15–20 wait for commercialization of immature cohol fuels, gasoline, and electricity. If a years. That is why it is imperative to begin technologies. The United States should im- plug-in vehicle is also a FFV fueled with 80% the process without delay. plement technologies that exist today and alcohol and 20% gasoline, fuel economy We call upon America’s leaders to pledge are ready for widespread use. could reach 500 miles per gallon of gasoline. to adopt this Blueprint, and embark, along Using existing infrastructure: The focus If by 2025, all cars on the road are hybrids with our democratic allies, on a multilateral should be on utilizing competitive tech- and half are plug-in hybrid vehicles, U.S. oil initiative to encourage reduced dependence nologies that do not require prohibitive or, if imports would drop by 8 million barrels per on petroleum. In so doing, they can reason- possible, even significant investment in day (mbd). Today, the United States imports ably promise to: deny adversaries the where- changing our transportation sector’s infra- 10 mbd and it is projected to import almost withal they use to harm us; protect our qual- structure. Instead, ‘‘fuel choice’’ should per- 20 mbd by 2025. If all of these cars were also ity of life and economy against the effects of mit the maximum possible use of the exist- flexible fuel vehicles, U.S. oil imports would cuts in foreign energy supplies and rising ing refueling and automotive infrastructure. drop by as much as 12 mbd. Domestic resource utilization: The United costs; and reduce by as much as 50% emis- Fuels sions of undesirable pollutants. In light of States is no longer rich in oil or natural gas. It has, however, a wealth of other energy Fuel additives: Fuel additives can enhance the ‘‘perfect storm’’ now at hand, we simply combustion efficiency by up to 25%. They can afford to do no less. sources from which transportation fuel can be safely, affordably and cleanly generated. can be blended into gasoline, diesel and SIGNATORIES Among them: hundreds of years worth of bunker fuel. Gary L. Bauer, President, American Val- coal reserves, 25% of the world’s total (espe- Electricity as a fuel: Less than 2% of U.S. ues; Milton Copulos, President, National De- cially promising with Integrated Gasifi- electricity is generated from oil, so using fense Council Foundation; Congressman cation and Combined Cycle technologies); electricity as a transportation fuel would Eliot Engel; Frank Gaffney, President, Cen- billions of tons a year of biomass, and fur- greatly reduce dependence on imported peter for Security Policy; Bracken Hendricks, ther billions of tons of agricultural and mu- troleum. Plug-in hybrid vehicles would be Executive director, Apollo Alliance; Bill nicipal waste. Vehicles that meet consumer charged at night in home garages—a time-in- Holmberg, American Council on Renewable needs (e.g., ‘‘plug-in’’ hybrids), can also tap terval during which electric utilities have Energy; Anne Korin, Co-Director, Institute America’s electrical grid to supply energy significant excess capacity. The Electric for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS); for transportation, making more efficient Power Research Institute estimates that up Deron Lovaas, Natural Resources Defense use of such clean sources of electricity as to 30% of market penetration for plug-in hy- Council (NRDC); Gal Luft, Co-Director, Insti- solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric and brid electric vehicles with 20-mile electric tute for the Analysis of Global Security nuclear power. range can be achieved without a need to in- (IAGS); Cliff May, President, Foundation for Environmentally sensible choices: The stall additional electricity-generating capac- the Defense of Democracies; Robert C. technologies adopted should improve public ity. McFarlane, Former National Security Advi- safety and respond to the public’s environ- Alcohol fuels: ethanol, methanol and other sor; Daniel Pipes, Director, Middle East mental and health concerns. blends: Forum; Professor Richard Smalley, Nobel KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ‘SET AMERICA FREE’ Ethanol (also known as grain alcohol) is Laureate Chemistry; Admiral James D. Wat- PROJECT currently produced in the U.S. from corn. The industry currently has a capacity of 3.3 kins, former Secretary of Energy; R. James Vehicles Woolsey, Co-Chairman, Committee on the billion gallons a year and has increased on Hybrid electric vehicles: There are already Present Danger; and Meyrav Wurmser, Hud- the average of 25% per year over the past thousands of vehicles on America’s roads son Institute. three years. Upping production would be that combine hybrid engines powered in an A BLUEPRINT FOR U.S. ENERGY SECURITY achieved by continuing to advance the corn- integrated fashion by liquid fuel-powered based ethanol industry and by commer- Introduction motors and battery-powered ones. Such vehi- cializing the production of ethanol from bio- cles increase gas-consumption efficiency by Historically, the United States has pursued mass waste and dedicated energy crops. P– 30–40%. a three-pronged strategy for minimizing the Series fuel (approved by the Department of vulnerabilities associated with its depend- Ultralight materials: At least two-thirds of fuel use by a typical consumer vehicle is Energy in 1999) is a more energy-efficient ency on oil from unstable and/or hostile na- blend of ethanol, natural gas liquids and tions: diversifying sources of oil, managing caused by its weight. Thanks to advances in both metals and plastics, ultralight vehicles ether made from biomass waste. inventory in a strategic petroleum reserve Methanol (also known as wood alcohol) is can be affordably manufactured with today’s and increasing the efficiency of the transpor- today for the most part produced from nat- tation sector’s energy consumption. In re- technologies and can roughly halve fuel consumption without compromising safety, per- ural gas. Expanding domestic production can cent years, the focus has been principally on be achieved by producing methanol from finding new and larger sources of petroleum formance or cost effectiveness. ‘‘Plug-in’’ hybrid electric vehicles: Plug-in coal, a resource with which the U.S. is abun- globally. hybrid electric vehicles are also powered by dantly endowed. The commercial feasibility Rapidly growing worldwide demand for oil, a combination of electricity and liquid fuel. of coal-to-methanol technology was dem- however, has had the effect of largely neu- Unlike standard hybrids, however, plug-ins onstrated as part of the DOE’s ‘‘clean coal’’ tralizing this initiative, depleting existing draw charge not only from the engine and technology effort. Currently, methanol is reserves faster than new, economically ex- captured braking energy, but also directly being cleanly produced from coal for under 50 ploitable deposits are being brought on line. from the electrical grid by being plugged cents a gallon. Under these circumstances, diversification into standard electric outlets when not in It only costs about $60,000 to add a fuel among such sources is but a stop-gap solu- use. Plug-in hybrids have liquid fuel tanks pump that serves one of the above fuels to an tion that can, at best, have a temporary ef- and internal combustion engines, so they do existing refueling station. fect on oil supply and, hence, on national se- not face the range limitation posed by elec- Non-oil based diesel: Biodiesel is commer- curity. Conservation can help, but with oil tric-only cars. Since fifty-percent of cars on cially produced from soybean and other vege- consumption expected to grow by 60% over the road in the United States are driven 20 table oils. Diesel can also be made from the next 25 years, conservation alone will miles a day or less, a plug-in with a 20-mile waste products such as tires and animal by- not be a sufficient solution. range battery would reduce fuel consumption products, and is currently commercially pro- The ‘Set America Free’ Project by, on average, 85%. Plug-in hybrid electric duced from turkey offal. Diesel is also com- Long-term security and economic pros- vehicles can reach fuel economy levels of 100 mercially produced from coal. perity requires the creation of a fourth pil- miles per gallon of gasoline consumed. Policy Recommendations lar—technological transformation of the Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs): FFVs are de- Provide incentives to auto manufacturers transportation sector through what might be signed to bum on alcohol, gasoline, or any to produce and consumers to purchase, hy- called ‘‘fuel choice.’’ By leading a multi- mixture of the two. About four million brid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles national effort rooted in the following prin- FFV’s have been manufactured since 1996. and FFVs across all vehicle models. ciples, the United States can immediately The only difference between a conventional Provide incentives for auto manufacturers begin to introduce a global economy based car and a flexible fuel vehicle is that the lat- to increase fuel efficiency of existing, non- on next-generation fuels and vehicles that ter is equipped with a different control chip FFV auto models. can utilize them: and some different fittings in the fuel line to Conduct extensive testing of next-genera- Fuel diversification: Today, consumers can accommodate the characteristics of alcohol. tion fuels across the vehicle spectrum to choose among various octanes of gasoline, The marginal additional cost associated with meet auto warranty and EPA emission which accounts for 45% of U.S. oil consump- such FFV-associated changes is currently standards. tion, or diesel, which accounts for almost an- under $100 per vehicle. That cost would be re- Mandate substantial incorporation of plug- other fifth. To these choices can and should duced further as volume of FFVs increases, ins and FFVs into federal, state, municipal promptly be added other fuels that are do- particularly if flexible fuel designs were to and covered fleets. mestically produced, where possible from become the industry standard. Provide investment tax incentives for cor- waste products, and that are clean and af- Flexible fuel/plug-in hybrid electric vehi- porate fleets and taxi fleets to switch to fordable. cles: If the two technologies are combined, plug-ins, hybrids and FFVs.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.040 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6637 Encourage gasoline distributors to blend to demonstrate the feasibility of various ap- amendment does; and that is, it basi- combustion enhancers into the fuel. proaches to perform efficiently at full-scale cally sets a goal and says it is most im- Provide incentives for existing fueling sta- production); and $2 billion to continue work portant to get off the foreign depend- tions to install pumps that serve all liquid on commercializing fuel cell technology. ence, to start reducing it. I appreciate fuels that can be used in the existing trans- Since no major, new scientific advances portation infrastructure, and mandate that are necessary to launch this program, such that because she came up with the all new gas stations be so equipped. funds can be applied towards increasing the original language and I think is con- Provide incentives to enable new players, efficiencies of the involved processes. The re- cerned that we do set goals. So I appre- such as utilities, to enter the transportation sulting return-on-investment—in terms of ciate her comments. fuel market, and for the development of en- enhanced energy and national security, eco- I would like to add to the record, if I vironmentally sound exploitation of non-tra- nomic growth, quality of life and environ- could—I know my colleagues from Col- ditional petroleum deposits from stable mental protection—should more than pay for orado and Illinois are on the floor and areas (such as Canadian tar sands). the seed money required. want to speak. But we have had ques- Provide incentives for the construction of Ms. CANTWELL. Thank you, Mr. tions about whether we can get a sup- plants that generate liquid transportation President. ply of biofuels. I know a lot of my Mid- fuels from domestic energy resources, par- Mr. President, I thank the Senator ticularly from waste, that can be used in the western colleagues believe in the existing infrastructure. from Louisiana for her comments and biofuel section of this bill. Allocate funds for commercial scale dem- for her focus on the fact that the Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- onstration plants that produce next-genera- amendment is basically agnostic about sent to have printed in the RECORD the tion transportation fuels, particularly from where we get future supply. You can Executive Summary of the USDA and waste products. get it from more domestic production Department of Energy report entitled Implement federal, state, and local policies of oil or natural gas. I have been a big ‘‘Biomass as Feedstock for a Bioenergy to encourage mass transit and reduce vehi- supporter of more natural gas produc- and Bioproducts Industry: The Tech- cle-miles traveled. tion, particularly from Alaska, because Work with other oil-consuming countries nical Feasibility of a Billion-Ton An- towards distribution of the above-mentioned I think it is so important to our coun- nual Supply.’’ technologies and overall reduction of reli- try moving ahead. There being no objection, the mate- ance on petroleum, particularly from hostile I appreciate her chart showing what rial was ordered to be printed in the and potentially unstable regions of the States are involved in energy produc- RECORD, as follows: world. tion because we in Washington State BIOMASS AS FEEDSTOCK FOR A BIOENERGY AND A NEW NATIONAL PROJECT are getting 70 percent of our electricity BIOPRODUCTS INDUSTRY: THE TECHNICAL In 1942, President Roosevelt launched the from a hydro system. She mentioned, FEASIBILITY OF A BILLION-TON ANNUAL SUP- Manhattan Project to build an atomic weap- yes, you can get energy from damming PLY on to be ready by 1945 because of threats to rivers. Well, that is exactly what we EXECUTIVE SUMMARY America and to explore the future of nuclear have done in the State of Washington The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and fission. The cost in today’s prices was $20 bil- and many parts of the Northwest. It the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lion. The outcome was an end to the war has cost our environment, but yet we are both strongly committed to expanding with Japan, and the beginning of a wide new the role of biomass as an energy source. In array of nuclear-based technologies in en- get 70 percent of our power from that. particular, they support biomass fuels and ergy, medical treatment, and other fields. We have one nuclear powerplant in products as a way to reduce the need for oil In 1962, President Kennedy launched the our State. We have one coal plant in and gas imports; to support the growth of ag- Man to the Moon Project to be achieved by our State. We have a few natural gas- riculture, forestry, and rural economies; and 1969 because of mounting threats to U.S. and fired plants in our State. We have four to foster major new domestic industries— international security posed by Soviet space- major refineries that take crude oil biorefineries—making a variety of fuels, dominance and to explore outer space. The and convert it to petroleum products, chemicals, and other products. As part of cost of the Apollo program in today’s prices such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, and this effort, the Biomass R&D Technical Ad- would be well over $100 billion. The outcome visory Committee, a panel established by the was an extraordinary strategic and techno- asphalt. So we in Washington State are Congress to guide the future direction of fed- logical success for the United States. It en- involved in all those activities. erally funded biomass R&D, envisioned a 30 gendered a wide array of spin-offs that im- The fact is, we do not have signifi- percent replacement of the current U.S. pe- proved virtually every aspect of modern life, cant oil and natural gas off the coast of troleum consumption with biofuels by 2030. including but not limited to transportation, Washington. I know that is something Biomass—all plant and plant-derived mate- communications, health care, medical treat- that is being discussed. But the Min- rials including animal manure, not just ment, food production and other fields. erals Management Service Report that starch, sugar, oil crops already used for food The security of the United States, and the was conducted basically says there is and energy—has great potential to provide world, is no less threatened by oil supply dis- renewable energy for America’s future. Bio- ruptions, price instabilities and shortages. It not a lot of natural gas off the coast of mass recently surpassed hydropower as the is imperative that America provide needed Washington. So I am not in the same largest domestic source of renewable energy leadership by immediately beginning to dra- position as the Senator from Lou- and currently provides over 3 percent of the matically reduce its dependence on imported isiana. total energy consumption in the United oil. This can be done by embracing the con- I think you have to take into consid- States. In addition to the many benefits cepts outlined above with a focus on fuel eration in this debate what some of my common to renewable energy, biomass is choice, combined with concerted efforts at staff call the ‘‘accidents of geology;’’ particularly attractive because it is the only improving energy efficiency and the in- that is, that Saudi Arabia happens to current renewable source of liquid transpor- creased availability of energy from renew- tation fuel. This, of course, makes it invaluable sources. sit on 25 percent of the world’s oil re- able in reducing oil imports—one of our most The estimated cost of the ‘Set America serves, and we in the United States pressing energy needs. A key question, how- Free’ plan over the next 4 years is $12 billion. only sit on 3 percent. That is a fact of ever, is how large a role could biomass play This would be applied in the following way: geology. in responding to the nation’s energy de- $2 billion for automotive manufacturers to So the fact that Louisiana has oil mands. Assuming that economic and finan- cover one-half the costs of building FFV-ca- and gas and Washington does not is an- cial policies and advances in conversion pability into their new production cars (i.e., other fact of geology. But I tell you technologies make biomass fuels and prod- roughly 40 million cars at $50 per unit); $1 that we do play our role in Washington ucts more economically viable, could the billion to pay for at least one out of every biorefinery industry be large enough to have four existing gas stations to add at least one State. We help keep the lights on in a significant impact on energy supply and oil pump to supply alcohol fuels (an estimated California. We were forced to do so by imports? Any and all contributions are cer- incentive of $20,000 per pump, new pumps emergency order by the U.S. Govern- tainly needed, but would the biomass poten- costing approximately $60,000 per unit); $2 ment during a drought, at a cost to tial be sufficiently large to justify the nec- billion in consumer tax incentives to procure ratepayers in Washington State. So we essary capital replacements in the fuels and hybrid cars; $2 billion for automotive manu- do play our part in providing energy automobile sectors? facturers to commercialize plug-in hybrid supplies around the region. The purpose of this report is to determine electric vehicles; $3 billion to construct com- whether the land resources of the United mercial-scale demonstration plants to But this is an issue about regional di- States are capable of producing a sustainable produce non-petroleum based liquid fuels versity and about getting off our over- supply of biomass sufficient to displace 30 (utilizing public-private cost-sharing part- dependence on foreign oil. I think the percent or more of the country’s present pe- nerships to build roughly 25 plants in order Senator correctly articulated what this troleum consumption—the goal set by the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.044 S15PT1 S6638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 Advisory Committee in their vision for bio- port, which was done by the Oak Ridge partisan nature in which that com- mass technologies. Accomplishing this goal National Laboratory, the Tennessee re- mittee considered the legislation is a would require approximately 1 billion dry search facility that is part of our na- good template for other work this Sen- tons of biomass feedstock per year. The short answer to the question of wheth- tional lab system, has said we curate Chamber engages in. I believe the er that much biomass feedstock can be pro- rently have enough forestland and agri- keystones of energy conservation, reduced is yes. Looking at just forestland and culture land in our country to produce newable energy, new technologies, and agricultural land, the two largest potential biofuels to meet more than one-third of balanced development are all very im- biomass sources, this study found over 1.3 our current transportation demand. We portant parts of this legislation. It is billion dry tons per year of biomass potential are already doing research at these my hope this Senate and the House of (Figure 1)—enough to produce biofuels to labs. They are already calculating the meet more than one-third of the current de- Representatives are able to deliver en- mand for transportation fuels. The full re- numbers. They are already saying we ergy legislation to the President for his source potential could be available roughly have enough forestland and timberland signature in the near future. around mid–21st century when large-scale in our country to produce one-third of I will speak more broadly about the bioenergy and biorefinery industries are our current demand for transportation Energy bill and its importance to likely to exist. This annual potential is fuels. So I think this report is very America because I do think it is one of based on a more than seven-fold increase in telling that we can and are on our way. the two most important things we are production from the amount of biomass cur- It is a matter of us setting the goal. working on on behalf of our Nation rently consumed for bioenergy and biobased I know my colleagues talked earlier products. About 368 million dry tons of today. sustainably removable biomass could be pro- a lot about CAFE standards. One of the I believe the energy challenge we duced on forestlands, and about 998 million charts that was presented was sup- face in America and the health care dry tons could come from agricultural lands. posedly information from the Energy challenge that is bankrupting Amer- Forestlands in the contiguous United Information Administration about ica’s families and businesses are the States can produce 368 million dry tons an- CAFE standards. The Energy Informa- two most important things we could be nually. This projection includes 52 million tion Administration does not have any dry tons of fuelwood harvested from forests, working on as a Senate. But today, and 145 million dry tons of residues from wood idea where those numbers came from, for at least the week, perhaps several processing mills and pulp and paper mills, 47 and they understand this amendment weeks ahead, Senators DOMENICI and million dry tons of urban wood residues in- does not say anything about CAFE BINGAMAN will lead us through the dis- cluding construction and demolition debris, standards. It says basically we ought cussion on what we are going to do 64 million dry tons of residues from logging to set a national goal. with respect to the energy imperative. and site clearing operations, and 60 million It is important to set the national I rise this evening to specifically ad- dry tons of biomass from fuel treatment op- goal to get off our overdependence of dress the amendment that has been of- erations to reduce fire hazards. All of these foreign oil because this is who owns the forest resources are sustainably available on fered by the Senator from Washington an annual basis. For estimating the residue foreign oil. These are the state-owned to establish a goal to reduce by 40 per- tonnage from logging and site clearing oper- facilities. These are the countries: cent the amount of oil the United ations and fuel treatment thinnings, a num- Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Ven- States is projected to import in 2025. ber of important assumptions were made: all ezuela, Libya. These are the places This amendment requests an annual re- forestland areas not currently accessible by that have the majority of the world’s port be completed that provides infor- roads were excluded; all environmentally oil reserves. So our policies for the fu- sensitive areas were excluded; equipment re- mation about the progress the United ture are going to be subject to factors States has made in achieving the goal. covery limitations were considered; and re- involving these countries, so long as we coverable biomass was allocated into two When this goal is met, the United utilization groups—conventional forest prod- are so dependent on foreign oil. States would be positioned to reduce ucts and biomass for bioenergy and biobased Now, it is in our economic and secu- imports by 1.5 million barrels per day products. rity interests to diversify. I think the compared to 2005 import numbers. From agricultural lands, the United States underlying bill gives us lots of tools to Those savings would be equivalent to can produce nearly 1 billion dry tons of bio- do that, but it does not set a goal to re- the amount of oil the United States is mass annually and still continue to meet duce the amount we are dependent on currently importing from Saudi Ara- food, feed, and export demands. This projec- foreign oil. tion includes 428 million dry tons of annual My amendment would say, let’s re- bia. Section 151 of the Senate Energy crop residues, 377 million dry tons of peren- duce the amount so that in future bill as written contains an oil savings nial crops, 87 million dry tons of grains used provision. That provision would direct for biofuels, and 106 million dry tons of ani- years we actually have a reduction— not the 58 percent we are importing the President to implement measures mal manures, process residues, and other sufficient to reduce by 2015 the coun- miscellaneous feedstocks. Important as- today, and not the 68 percent of foreign sumptions that were made include the fol- fuel we are going to import in 25 years, try’s projected demand for oil by 1 mil- lowing: yields of corn, wheat, and other but actually reduce that down to 56 lion barrels a day. small grains were increased by 50 percent; percent so that the trend line is going Assuming that all those savings the residue-to-grain ratio for soybeans was in the other direction. Let’s become came from import reductions, the increased to 2:1; harvest technology was ca- United States would still be importing pable of recovering 75 percent of annual crop less dependent on foreign oil than we are today. That is the goal of my 14.4 million barrels a day. That is over residues (when removal is sustainable); all a million barrels a day more than we cropland was managed with no-till methods; amendment. 55 million acres of cropland, idle cropland, I appreciate that my colleagues from import today. It strikes me as odd to and cropland pasture were dedicated to the Colorado and Illinois are also here to be importing more oil and calling it oil production of perennial bioenergy crops; all speak on that, so I yield to the Senator savings. It sounds a bit like Wash- manure in excess of that which can be ap- from Colorado. ington doublespeak. plied on-farm for soil improvement under an- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We need to work toward real energy ticipated EPA restrictions was used for ator from Colorado. independence, not away from it. We biofuel; and all other available residues were Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, at the need to import less oil, not more. We utilized. The biomass resource potential identified outset of my statement on this energy have to stop putting so much money in in this report can be produced with rel- legislation, I want to provide my laud- the hands of regimes hostile to the atively modest changes in land use, and agri- atory comments to the chairman of the United States in the most unstable re- cultural and forestry practices. This poten- committee, Senator DOMENICI, and the gions of the world. We have to do ev- tial, however, should not be thought of as an ranking member, JEFF BINGAMAN, for erything we can to set America free upper limit. It is just one scenario based on their great work in pulling together from our overdependence on foreign a set of reasonable assumptions. Scientists what is a great piece of legislation. I oil. in the Departments of Energy and Agri- I rise in support of this amendment culture will explore more advanced scenarios also want to say thank you to Alex that could further increase the amount of Flint, Lisa Epifani, Sam Fowler, and because it truly represents oil savings. biomass available for bioenergy and biobased Bob Simon for their good work as staff The amendment would reduce our oil products. members on the committee. imports by 1.5 million barrels per day Ms. CANTWELL. The reason I am I believe the Energy legislation is a less than we are importing right now. asking to do that is because this re- very good first step, and I think the bi- This is progress. This is the right kind

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.047 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6639 of vision for America’s future, a vision driveway as cars or automobiles. She can do better. We can slow our growth of energy independence, a vision of an always called them machines. I in demands on foreign oil. We can re- America free of foreign oil. These oil thought, who in the world would call duce America’s use of foreign oil. savings can be easily achieved if we that a machine? She explained to me First, we have to agree on a national have the vision and the courage to do that in her lifetime, these machines goal. That is what the Cantwell amend- it. More use of renewable fuels, more had appeared out of nowhere, taking ment is all about, a goal that recog- efficient vehicles, and the intent to ac- the place of horses and buggies. Get- nizes our national security, our eco- tually do something are substantial ting into a car, which she called a ma- nomic prosperity, our environmental keys to setting America free through chine, was a big deal for Aunt Mame. I integrity, and makes sure that Ameri- this energy legislation. used to laugh, after I left her, with my cans have good jobs. Those are our high I urge my colleagues in the Senate to cousins and say: Can you believe she priorities. We must agree that sending adopt the Cantwell amendment to the calls those machines? It reflected her billions of dollars annually to foreign energy legislation. mindset. To her, the concept of a car governments to feed our thirst for en- I yield the floor. would always be something new and ergy instead of reinvesting that money The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- foreign. in the United States shortchanges our ator from Illinois. I listened today while Republican own economy and our future. We must Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise in Senators, such as the Senator from agree that sending our daughters and support of the Cantwell amendment Missouri, came to the floor and said sons, sisters and brothers, fathers, un- and ask unanimous consent to be added they cannot visualize or imagine a dif- cles, mothers, and aunts into regions of as a cosponsor. ferent kind of car in the future that the world, whether to establish a na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without would be more fuel efficient. They just tional presence or to advance freedom objection, it is so ordered. can’t see it. In fact, the Senator from or for the sake of securing our future Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I thank Missouri, when asked what that car energy supply can be shortsighted and Senator CANTWELL for her leadership would look like, said it would look like wrong. on this amendment. It is going to pre- a golf cart. That doesn’t demonstrate To be drawn into a war to protect a cipitate a debate which shows the dif- the same kind of vision of our future. foreign source of oil is to say it is too ference in outlook between the two po- We hear from the other side that the much to ask someone to change the car litical parties. The goal that Senator idea of reducing our dependence on for- they drive, but not too much to ask CANTWELL has spelled out is to reduce eign oil is a bad idea. They are wedded them to send their son into combat. I, America’s dependence on foreign oil. to the concept that we will continue to frankly, think that is an easy choice. I She believes that we are capable as a be dependent on foreign oil. The idea of believe it is wrong for us to see the nation, through our innovation, challenging America to come up with world in those terms, that we accept through hard work and bipartisanship, more fuel-efficient cars and with other this dependence on foreign oil. That is to come up with ways to conserve en- ways to save oil is something they why I strongly support this amend- ergy, to find alternative fuels, to find don’t believe in. They just don’t have ment. environmentally responsible places to confidence that American creativity This amendment seeks to establish a seek new oil sources in the United and ingenuity can rise to that chal- goal to reduce our projected foreign States; that it is possible for us to less- lenge. It is a negative and dismal out- imports by 40 percent over the next 20 en dramatically our dependence on for- look, and they also believe that Amer- years, and 7.6 million barrels a day eign oil, 40 percent in the next 20 years. ican drivers and consumers are so self- would be saved. Do you know where That is her vision. ish they would never consider giving up that gets us? If we meet that goal in Does it mean changing the way we their Hummers, or their huge cars, if it 2025 and reduce foreign imports, we will live? Slightly. Of course, it does. But it meant less dependence on foreign oil. just begin to reduce our foreign im- is not too great a sacrifice. Senator I see the world a lot differently. This ports overall. Today, the United States CANTWELL’s vision looks to an America Nation comes together time and again, imports over 13 million barrels per day that is no longer going hat-in-hand to sending our best and brightest and of foreign petroleum. That is the 4- OPEC saying: Please give us your oil. bravest over to fight in wars, rallying month average for this year. We cannot survive without it. Under- around the war on terrorism after 9/11. In 2025, after reaching this goal, we standing that at any given moment We do rise to the challenge. That is will import 11.8 million barrels per day, they can cut off oil supplies and we what we are all about. The Cantwell a decrease of only 1.5 million barrels could watch prices skyrocket as they amendment lays down that challenge. per day of our current imports. recently have. That is her vision. It is In the underlying bill, almost 800 Energy independence is about reduc- one I share. It is a vision that chal- pages long, section 151 states: ing imports of foreign oil, not slowing lenges America to look forward in a The President shall develop and implement the growth of our dependence or toeing positive way, look forward to change measures to conserve petroleum and end uses the line. As long as oil remains the sole which lessens our dependence on oil- throughout the economy of the United major fuel source for the American producing countries around the world. States sufficient to reduce total demand for economy, dependence on foreign im- In 1973, we imported 28 percent of the petroleum in the United States by 1 million ports will remain a geologic and eco- oil we used. Today, we are up to 58 per- barrels per day in the amount projected for nomic fact of life. cent. If we don’t change our ways in calendar 2015. Last year, I participated in a discus- the next 20 years, we will be up to 68 This is not a new provision. It is a sion entitled ‘‘New Energy for Amer- percent. When we are so dependent on good one, but it is not a new one. It ica, Jobs, Security and Prosperity for foreign oil, we give up our freedom. We was offered by Senator LANDRIEU of the 21st Century.’’ The discussion fo- allow other governments that provide Louisiana the last time we had an en- cused on the need to move America in the oil to tax our economy, tax our ergy bill. It passed 99 to 1. Only one a direction toward more jobs, security, businesses, tax our lives. We give up Senator thought this was a bad idea. and prosperity. The speakers included our freedom to those who turn on and Ninety-nine Senators believed reducing labor leaders, business leaders, law- off this energy spigot and make a dif- our dependence on foreign oil was a makers—all with a different message, ference. good idea. This amendment was an im- but basically saying the same thing: When I was a little boy, years and portant first step. We need to move America in a new di- years ago, growing up in East St. But if the United States reached the rection. Louis, IL, I had a great aunt. She was savings included in this provision of I have been encouraged by new coali- a wonderful lady who, when I knew her, the bill, we would still be importing tions, such as Set America Free, the was very old. She used to tell us stories 14.4 million barrels per day to sustain Energy Futures Coalition, and the about growing up in her lifetime. It the economy. That is over 1 million Apollo Alliance, which incorporate was Aunt Mame. I always thought it barrels a day more than we import unique bedfellows into the same com- was curious, as a little boy, that she today, allowing America’s foreign oil mon goals. In a bipartisan nature, never referred to the vehicles in the dependence to continue to grow. We these groups have shared resources and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.083 S15PT1 S6640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 ideas because they share the same val- was a time in my lifetime when Amer- America over the next 20 years. I will ues: Put America first. Make America ican automobile manufacturers led the not go through the list, but they are secure and less dependent upon foreign world—not only in inventing the ear- things that are already available. So oil. liest vehicles, but in developing them, when some Senators come to the floor I appreciate the bipartisan fashion in setting the standard for the world. and say we cannot imagine how we which Senator DOMENICI and Senator Sadly, that is not the case today. Just lessen dependence on foreign oil with- BINGAMAN and the members of the com- a week or so ago, General Motors an- out dramatically tripling the fuel effi- mittee crafted this bill, and I hope this nounced 25,000 employees were being ciency of cars, they haven’t taken the amendment becomes a bipartisan laid off. Last quarter, General Motors time to do the research. If they did, amendment. lost a billion dollars. When you look at they would understand there are plenty I want to note there are a couple pro- the legacy cost to General Motors, of technologies available today to visions in the bill that take small steps there is a serious concern about wheth- reach those goals. ‘‘I am not sure every in the right direction, such as the reer this former automobile giant can one of these is going to be imple- newable fuels title and the provision to survive. When you also consider the mented,’’ Mr. Woolsey advised, but at increase the efficiency of heavy-duty fact that Toyota announced last week least it gives a starting point to make trucks by reducing the use of diesel that it would raise the prices of cars in the changes. power during idling. These are all good the United States so as to allow Gen- The right mix and standards and in- things. But we can do more. eral Motors to raise its prices and stay centives are out there. I believe we can I will offer an amendment on CAFE in business—think of it, the Japanese find the right set of financial incen- standards at a later point. That is not automobile manufacturer is going to tives and standards that meet our goal. what the Cantwell amendment is come to the rescue of General Motors There are a lot of cynics. They prob- about. I have heard the argument that for fear they would go out of business. ably had a lot around when Henry Ford the amendment is a backdoor way to You wonder why. said you don’t need a horse to get increase CAFE, that that is where the How can a country that is so good, around. But the fact is we know we can Cantwell amendment is headed. But it with an industry that once led the rise to this challenge as a nation. is not. It is about setting a goal, with- world, be in such bad shape? I think I fully appreciate that in 10 years we out a prescribed recipe, understanding the answer is fairly clear. Detroit and may make technological advances we that we all may believe there are dif- the automobile manufacturers of our cannot fathom today. I didn’t think I ferent means by which America can country focus on making more cars would be driving a hybrid vehicle a few best meet this goal. We all understand this year of the same kind they made years ago or carrying around 2,300 it must be our goal. last year. They lack the vision to look songs on an IPOD in my pocket. You How can we be stronger as a Nation to the future of what we could do, in cannot think small in America. You while being dependent upon foreign oil? terms of making a new generation of have to think big. Sadly, the naysayers How can we talk about growing our automobiles and trucks to serve Amer- and negative voices on the other side of economy if we have to beg the OPEC ica’s economic and family needs, with- the aisle cannot envision America cartel for the oil we need? It is a fact out sacrificing safety. They think it is growing with this technology and be- of life. If you look at the oil resources an impossible dream. While they sit coming more fuel efficient. I think that are available around the world, it and puzzle over the future, lamenting there are creative and visionary people is pretty obvious. Look at this chart. the possibility of change, sadly, other on both sides of the aisle. I hope they North America. When you look at 2002, automobile manufacturers are doing will support this amendment. we have about 4 percent of the global much more. We can test the innovation of Amer- reserves when it comes to oil. By 2020, My wife and I decided to buy a new ica, and I know we can rise to that it is going to be 1 percent. The lion’s car a few months ago. I wanted to buy challenge. We burn 10,000 gallons of oil share of the global resources is not in an American car. We decided we didn’t per second today in the United States— America, it is in the Middle East and need a big SUV. We joke in our house 10,000 gallons per second. We use four North Africa. So even if we use all of that if you want to drive a Hummer, times more oil than any other Nation, the current available resources and can you ought to join the Army. We de- even though we know that the United bring them forward in an environ- cided to get a modest size car to fit our States contains just 3 percent of the mentally sensible way, we could not family needs. We wanted it to be fuel world’s proven oil reserves. get close to our energy demands. We efficient. Do you know what? The Two-thirds of the world reserves are are always going to be dependent on choices are pretty limited. There are located in the Persian Gulf region. In some other source from some other not many American-made cars that fit fact, the Saudi state-run oil company part of the world. That is why I think the standard. We heard about the Ford alone has 30 times the reserves of we have to move toward those develop- Escape hybrid and bought one. It is ExxonMobil, the largest American ments in the use of energy which re- good, but it is not great. I am glad we company. Today, nine out of ten reduce our dependence. are doing a little bit to try to reduce serve-richest companies in the world Also, let me say this about China. our dependence on gasoline in our fam- are owned by foreign governments. You cannot talk about the world econ- ily and on oil imports as a Nation. Do you understand how that makes omy and ignore China. You don’t see That hybrid was introduced in the mar- the United States subservient to these China on this list of producers. It hap- ket 2 years after the Japanese came governments when it comes to our eco- pens to have a growing economy that out with their car. nomic future? They own the oil we also is dependent on foreign oil. But At a time when there is over- need to exist, and unless we start China gets it and the United States whelming demand for Japanese hybrid weaning ourselves from this depend- does not. Let’s take one example. Fuel automobiles, Detroit still doesn’t get ence on foreign oil, it will just get efficiency in cars. Today, China has it. They are not building that same worse. higher fuel efficiency in cars and type of vehicle to compete. I don’t un- A study published by the Rocky trucks than the United States. They derstand it. They seem to always miss Mountain Institute found that in 2000, get it. They understand it. If they are the new trend and try to convince us to oil imports cost $109 billion and com- dependent on foreign oil, they are stick with the old model cars that used prised 24 percent of that year’s goods going to put vehicles on the road that to be sold. and services trade deficit. In 2003, that are more fuel efficient. The United One of the aspects about this whole figure rose to $10 billion a month, $120 States does not. Why? It is worth a mo- debate is security. In a paper that billion. What could we do with $10 bil- ment’s discussion. former CIA Director James Woolsey lion fed into the U.S. economy instead I listened to the Senator from Mis- gave to me at a press conference a day of into these oil-rich nations around souri speak earlier about the auto- or two ago, he identified six tech- the world? mobile industry opposing fuel effi- nologies that, with vigorous Govern- On the Web site for the Set America ciency, opposing this idea of lessening ment support, could dramatically Free Coalition, there is a link called, our dependence on foreign oil. There change the nature of our fuel use in ‘‘The True Cost of Oil.’’ This is often a

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.085 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6641 sensitive subject. Whenever people have called asking for the One of my biggest concerns is that externalities are calculated into the schedule for tonight in terms of voting. the Federal Open Market Committee— overall cost, there is often wiggle room We will be voting on the Cantwell FOMC—suffers from group think which for debate. However, on this Web site, amendment sometime tomorrow morn- seems to have no cure—because it Set America Free has a link to the Na- ing, and we will not have rollcall votes seems to me that no one ever chal- tional Defense Council Foundation’s tonight. lenges Chairman Alan Greenspan. summary of the hidden cost of im- I have one unanimous consent re- I think for the FOMC to function ported oil. quest. properly, members must be true to The report finds that the economic f their convictions and challenge the impact of U.S. dependence on imported chairman. No chairman should be able oil includes almost $49 billion in an- EXECUTIVE SESSION to dominate without dissent. There nual defense outlays to maintain the must be intellectual sparring so all of capability to defend the flow of Persian the committee members are heard and Gulf oil, the equivalent of $1.17 to the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR the FOMC can come up with the best price of every gallon of gasoline; the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask decision for our country. The FOMC loss of 828,000 jobs in the U.S. economy unanimous consent that the Senate im- needs independent voices. because we are depending on foreign mediately proceed to executive session Governor Bernanke promised me he oil; and the loss of $159 billion in GNP, to consider the following nominations would be an independent voice. He not to mention $13.4 billion in Federal on today’s Executive Calendar: No. 58, promised me he would stand up to the and State revenues. Total economic David Garman to be Under Secretary of chairman if the thought he was wrong penalties from our importation of oil, Energy, and Nos. 137, 138, and 139. I fur- or was being rolled. He promised that $297 billion to $304 billion every year. ther ask unanimous consent that the he would be that independent voice on And the voices on the other side object- nominations be confirmed and the mo- the FOMC that would challenge the ing to this Cantwell amendment are tions to reconsider be laid upon the chairman if he thought he was wrong. content to let those figures grow. I table. Sadly, I have not seen very much evi- think that is just plain wrong. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without dence of his independence—or anyone One final striking figure is the cost objection, it is so ordered. else’s independence for that matter. I of periodic oil shocks the U.S. economy The nominations considered and con- have not seen him ever vote against has experienced over the last three dec- firmed are as follows: the chairman. I have not seen him use his bully pulpit to challenge the chair- ades. They estimate they have cost us DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY $2.2 trillion to $2.5 trillion. man. As far as I can tell, they have not David Garman, of Virginia, to be Under Today, vulnerabilities in oil infra- Secretary of Energy. had a major disagreement. I find it structure could easily send oil prices hard to believe that he and Chairman UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE skyrocketing. Greenspan think exactly the same We all know about terrorism and ter- Carolyn L. Gallagher, of Texas, to be a about all of these diverse and impor- rorism in the Middle East. Unstable Governor of the United States Postal Service for the remainder of the term expiring De- tant opinions within the FOMC. governments in Iraq and Saudi Arabia cember 8, 2009. I As important as I think it is for a can certainly threaten the U.S. supply, Louis J. Giuliano, of New York, to be a member of the FOMC to be inde- not to mention Iran. Governor of the United States Postal Service pendent, it is more important for the Finally, I would like to note that the for a term expiring December 8, 2005. head of the President’s Council of Eco- money we spend annually in the Middle Louis J. Giuliano, of New York, to be a nomic Advisors—CEA—to be inde- East to feed our oil thirst goes directly Governor of the United States Postal Service pendent. The chairman of the CEA to the production of hate literature for a term expiring December 8, 2014 (Re- must stand up to the President when throughout the region. So today, while appointment). he believes the President is wrong. He American men and women are fighting f must challenge him. And based on his in Iraq, the U.S. consumers continue to NOMINATION OF BEN S. performance at the FOMC, I am not send billions of dollars overseas fun- BERNANKE TO BE A MEMBER OF convinced that Mr. Bernanke will do neled off to support operations that THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC AD- that. completely undermine our service men VISERS Because he has not convinced this and women overseas. Senator that he will be an independent Can we not see the connection here, Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask voice, I regretfully cannot support his that in this same Middle East, where unanimous consent that the Senate nomination. we are sacrificing and have lost 1,700 proceed to consideration of Calendar Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I know of American lives in combat, our enemies No. 151. no further debate on this nomination, are being fed by our dependence on for- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and we are ready for the Chair to put eign oil? objection, the clerk will report. the question. However, I note for the We have seen the dramatic surge in The legislative clerk read the nomi- RECORD that Senator BUNNING is op- Chinese economic growth at a rate of 7 nation of Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jer- posed to this nomination and would percent a year. This week’s U.S. News sey, to be a member of the Council of have voted in the negative. We appre- & World Report cover story is, ‘‘The Economic Advisers. ciate him allowing us to go forward China Challenge: What the Awakening Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise and duly note his opposition. Giant will Mean for America.’’ China is today to state my opposition to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the world’s most populated country, nomination Dr. Ben S. Bernanke to be question is, Will the Senate advise and with 1.2 billion. In 2003, China overtook a member of the President’s Council of consent to the nomination of Ben S. Japan as the second largest oil-con- Economic Advisors. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be a mem- suming nation in the world, and projec- Mr. Bernanke is a member of the ber of the Council of Economic Advis- tions are that the Chinese demand for Board of Governors of the Federal Re- ers? oil will double by 2025. serve, and he has previously come be- The nomination was confirmed. Mr. President, I see that the major- fore the Senate Banking Committee. I Mr. FRIST. I move to reconsider the ity leader is on the floor. He has asked voted for his nomination in committee vote, and I move to lay that motion on to be recognized. I yield the floor to and on the Senate floor to become the table. the majority leader for whatever pur- member of the Board of Governors. I The motion to lay on the table was pose and then reclaim my time after he supported him based on our conversa- agreed to. is finished. tion in a private meeting we had in my Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- office. As Members of the Senate and unanimous consent that the President jority leader. those who follow the Senate know, I be immediately notified of the Senate’s Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I apolo- have had some concerns about the Fed- actions and that the Senate then re- gize for the interruption. A number of eral Reserve. turn to legislative session.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.087 S15PT1 S6642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without can that make us more secure? It production rates will be in the Middle objection, it is so ordered. moves us in the wrong direction. East. The United States and China will f There may be some who profit from be in very similar positions with regard our dependence on foreign oil, but it is to domestic oil reserves. LEGISLATIVE SESSION not the American economy, and it is A story last week’s Washington Post The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under certainly not the American taxpayers, reported that nationally, daily produc- the previous order, the Senate will now nor the sons and daughters who are tion of oil and natural gas liquids return to legislative session. serving overseas defending America’s dropped last year to an average of 7.2 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I thank interests. million barrels a day, a 36 percent de- the distinguished Senator from Illinois. Furthermore, unstable governments, crease since peaking in 1970. And at Let me ask—because I know the Sen- in Iraq, in Saudi Arabia also threaten Prudhoe Bay, average daily production ator from Kansas is going to want to U.S. supply. last year was about 450,000 barrels a follow the Senator from Illinois—about Finally, I would like to note that the day, a 72 percent drop from its peak, how long he will be? money that we spend annually in the and production is expected to continue Mr. DURBIN. Ten minutes. Middle East to feed our oil thirst, goes to drop. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I thank directly to the production of hate lit- What does this mean for the U.S.? the Senator again. erature throughout the region. So Our increasing decline in domestic pro- f today, while American men and women duction and growing global demand on ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005— are fighting in Iraq, the U.S. continues Middle East oil supply could have seri- Continued to send billions of dollars overseas that ous implications on foreign policy. A are funneled off to support operations report by the U.S.-China Security Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that completely undermine our service view Commission, a group created by ator from Illinois. people’s efforts there. Congress, warned: Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I see the In the past few years we have wit- A key driver in China’s relations with ter- Senator from Kansas waiting pa- nessed China’s surging economic rorist-sponsoring governments is its depend- tiently. I do not want him to sit here growth. China’s real gross domestic ence on foreign oil to fuel its economic de- and miss the picnic. I will just speak product is growing at a rate of 7 per- velopment. This dependency is expected to for a few minutes more. cent a year. In the U.S. News and increase over the coming decade. The point I was trying to make when World Report this week, the cover China is already competing with us I yielded to the majority leader is story is, ‘‘The China Challenge, What for world supply, and this competition there is dramatic growth in the Chi- the awakening giant will mean for is—not may—is going to increase. nese economy, and with that growth, America.’’ It is very clear from China’s eco- there will be an increase in their de- China is the world’s most populated nomic growth, with India emerging as mand for oil. They will be competing country with 1.2 billion people. well, that the United States, if it con- with the United States around the In 2003, China overtook Japan as the tinues on the current course, feeding world. second largest oil consuming nation in its thirst for energy using foreign oil, We will find the old laws of supply the world and projections are that Chi- will face increasing pressures caused by and demand will not work. Increased nese demand for oil will double by 2025, increasing demand and tightening sup- demand without increasing supply nearly meeting current U.S. imports. ply. means higher prices. So we will be in The US News reports notes that Chi- Inevitably the production decisions competition for this foreign oil, paying na’s economy is expected to surpass Ja- of foreign nations and organizations more for it, watching our economy pan’s by 2020, making it the second like OPEC, will determine the price of strangled by this dependence on foreign largest in the world. our energy, and in turn control of our oil. Recent data indicates that the num- economy and America’s national secu- Obviously, there are some who say ber of automobiles in China has grown rity. that is fine, that is the way life is, get 19 percent annually, surpassing Ger- Earlier this year, in April, the price ready for it. We do not see it that way. many with the number of cars they of a barrel of oil rose above $55, today On the Democratic side of the aisle, the have on their roads. By the year 2010 it is hovering around $53. With the in- Cantwell amendment sets a goal of re- China is expected to have 90 times crease in crude prices in the spring, gas ducing this dependence on foreign oil more cars than in 1990. Consequently, prices jumped too, increasing 40 or by 40 percent over the next 20 years. It China could surpass the total number more cents per gallon in many parts of is an achievable goal. People who fol- of cars in the U.S. by 2030. the country since that time last year. low this closely will tell you there are China’s oil consumption has grown While we have witnessed a slow drop in variety of ways to achieve it. The by 7.5 percent per year reaching a cur- gas prices, they still remain over $2 per measures that can be used, short of rent daily demand of about 6.4 million gallon in much of the country. changing CAFE standards, which I sup- barrels a day, yet China’s oil produc- An AP report noted yesterday that port personally—but if you do not want tion is flat at around 3.4 million barrels oil prices rose yesterday on news that to change CAFE standards, there is per day. OPEC may increase production quotas, market growth in hybrid vehicles, in- Currently, 58 percent of China’s oil and that oil prices will remain high dustrial, residential, and aviation effi- imports come from the Middle East and well into 2006, even if the production ciency, heavy-duty truck efficiency it is projected that by 2015, the share of ceiling is raised. gains, replacement tires—that sounds Middle East oil will reach 70 percent. In this same report, a group of fi- like a small thing but it turns out to With projected growth in auto- nance ministers from the Group of be a large element in increasing fuel ef- mobiles, projected oil demand in China Eight industrialized nations, over the ficiency—transportation choices, such could increase to 15 million barrels a weekend, called for greater investment as mass transit and growth in biofuels. day by 2020. in increased energy efficiency and al- All of these are here. The National This growth in demand will increase ternative sources of energy. They Commission on Energy Policy has global competition for oil resources, noted that sustained high energy prices come up with these recommendations likely to increase, not decrease the ‘‘are of significant concern since they and have given us things we can point price of crude oil. hamper global economic growth.’’ to, to reduce our dependence on foreign While China is attempting to diver- Not only do high oil prices hamper oil. sity its oil interests, like the United global economic growth, they hamper Some on the other side of the aisle States, China recognizes that the America’s economic growth. just do not want to concede this point. world’s most substantial oil reserves Back when oil was $43 per barrel, the They are obviously prepared to accept are in the Middle East. International Air Transport Associa- this indefinitely, that our dependence If we look at this chart, we can clear- tion estimated that the airlines would on foreign oil will grow. But how can ly see that in 2020, 83 percent of pro- lose $5.5 billion. Yesterday’s oil price, that make us stronger as a Nation, how jected global reserves based on current however was $10 higher than this, $53.47

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.089 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6643 per barrel, pushing this overall figure brother’s flier to the creation of the pendence on foreign oil and reducing even higher. Fuel costs are the second personal computer, we have created our dependence on the nations that biggest cost for our nation’s airlines. ways to advance and provide jobs for supply that oil. The chief of the IATA said that each Americans while doing so. Critics have come to the Senate floor dollar rise in the cost of oil boosts the But America needs to agree that we and said: Well, she does not spell out industry’s total fuel costs by about a have to move in this direction. The how to do it. This bill spells out many billion dollars annually. Cantwell ‘‘40 in 20’’ Amendment estab- ways that we could move toward less Airlines, many on the verge of bank- lishes the goal that moves the U.S. for- dependence on foreign oil, and because ruptcy like United Airlines in my ward. it is a good bipartisan bill, I am look- State, cannot afford this. Workers and Earlier on the floor today, I heard ing forward to supporting it. retirees are impacted with wage and one of my colleagues say that it is not These things which I have noted are benefits cuts. United Airlines reported possible to reach the goal established already existing technology that can that their fuel costs soared $200 million by this amendment. First, how do we be used to move us toward this goal. in just the first quarter of 2005. know if we do not try. Second, I chal- For those of us who have a positive, op- And in this industry, where fuel lenge American’s to do so—because it timistic view of the creativity and makes up such a large portion on the is our Nation’s best interest. freedom in America, the Cantwell companies operating budget, fuel effi- The AP story yesterday noted that amendment sets us on a goal that ciency is leading purchase decisions. an energy analyst cautioned that, what America should achieve on a bipartisan For instance, the next Boeing jet- is the so-called ‘‘global depletion mid- basis. liner, the 787, is projected to be 20 per- point’’—the point at which roughly I urge my colleagues on both sides of cent more fuel efficient than its prede- half of oil reserves have been tapped the aisle to join me in supporting the cessors, key factor being cited by air- and production can no longer be in- amendment. lines like Air Canada and others who creased—could come by the end of the I yield the floor. have placed orders for the new model. decade. Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, during The economic toll that rising energy For me, I believe that we have no Senate vote No. 139, pertaining to costs has on the industrial sector is choice but to turn around before it’s amendment No. 779, I was necessarily also large. For instance a $1 increase in too late. absent. Had I been present, I intended In May 1961, President John F. Ken- the price of oil costs U.S. companies to vote ‘‘yes.’’ I ask that the RECORD nedy set the goal of landing an Amer- and consumers about $828 million in reflect this. ican on the moon. He did not prescribe trucking costs each year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to scientists how to get an American to And families are impacted too, mak- ator from Kansas. the Moon; he set the goal, and provided ing hard decisions as the money gaso- Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I ask the resources to meet that goal. Only line they pump into their gas tanks unanimous consent that I may proceed nine years later, Neil Armstrong and eats at a bigger portion of their pay- as if in morning business. Edwin Aldrin made the first human check. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without steps on the Moon. I know there were I raise these issues because I think objection, it is so ordered. skeptics at the time—I wasn’t one of we can help move America in a direc- them, but there were—thinking a man f tion whereby reducing demand will couldn’t walk on the Moon. But we did, help to insulate our economy, our jobs JOHN BOLTON NOMINATION and we’ve done so much more since. and our national security from oil Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I rise When American’s are challenged they prices spikes brought on by either pro- today in an attempt once again to re- have proven that they can and will rise duction quotas, infrastructure delivery solve an intelligence-related issue with to the occasion. regard to the nomination of Under Sec- implications or instability in foreign I encourage each one of my col- retary John Bolton to be the U.S. Rep- countries. leagues to think long and hard about resentative to the United Nations. As There is potential job growth if this amendment and what vision they my colleagues are probably aware, for America embraces a new vision. For in- have for America. stance, a report completed by the Re- If you want an America whose econ- some time I have been engaged in an newable Fuels Association estimated omy is strapped to the whims of for- effort to assist my colleagues on the that doubling the production of eth- eign governments and supply shocks of Senate Foreign Relations Committee anol could create 234,840 new jobs in all foreign oil, then vote no on this amend- with some concerns they have with re- sectors of the U.S. economy—help comment. gard to Mr. Bolton and his request for munities grow and rejuvenate cities. If you believe that America’s great U.S. person identities that are con- Advancing technological innovation thinkers, innovators, scientists and tained in certain intelligence reports. can encourage our traditionally robust businesses cannot create the solutions The last time I came to the floor of manufacturing sectors provide new that we need to reach this goal then the Senate, I spoke at length about Mr. parts and products that we will need to you should vote no on this amendment. Bolton’s requests. After reviewing the meet our goals. Cynics point to what If you believe that we cannot create actual reports and examining the proc- we know, increasing fuel economy more jobs by increasing domestically ess whereby he was provided the infor- standards, visionaries embrace new produced fuels, then you should vote no mation that he sought, it was apparent ideas, advancing engineering design, on this amendment. to me that Mr. Bolton’s requests were alternative fuels, hybrids, hydrogen— But if you want a different America, not only appropriate but very routine. and who knows what next. one where your children or grand- As far as I was concerned, that was the Building new infrastructure or re- children can don a lab-coat instead of a end of the matter, and I so indicated in tooling factories are jobs that will be flack-jacket; where energy solutions my response to the chairman of the in America—not oversees. These jobs can create jobs, protect the environ- Foreign Relations Committee, Senator will provide stronger markets for goods ment and safeguard public health and LUGAR, in a letter. and labor—reinvigorating some cities believe that America’s economic pros- Based on statements by some of my across the U.S. perity and national security are our colleagues, concerns about Mr. Yesterday, Mr. Woolsey noted in our highest priority, I encourage you to Bolton’s requests for identities have press conference that the U.S. borrows vote yes on the Cantwell energy secu- apparently expanded to include wheth- $4 billion annually to buy foreign oil. If rity amendment. er the Under Secretary sought these each billion spent abroad were spent in In keeping with the bipartisan nature identities to exert some form of ret- the United States, we could create of this bill to date, I encourage all my ribution against certain Government 10,000–20,000 American jobs, many in colleagues to pass this amendment and officials. Although the Foreign Rela- rural communities. move America toward an energy inde- tions Committee’s minority views and Technological change and advance- pendent future. statements made by minority members ment has always been a recipe for suc- The Cantwell amendment moves us seem to indicate that the universe of cess for America. From the Wright in the right direction, reducing our de- these officials, or their concerns about

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.049 S15PT1 S6644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 these officials, is very small, it is now imposing their standard on the entire I am very hopeful that this should very clear that this universe is indeed Senate. The last cloture vote clearly more than satisfy the concerns of my expanding, if not exploding. In fact, in demonstrated that a clear majority be- colleagues, unless, of course, they are a response I received from the distin- lieves that the Senate does possess the not interested in being satisfied, and if guished ranking member, Senator sufficient information to vote on Mr. that is the case, there is really nothing BIDEN, and Senator DODD, we have gone Bolton’s nomination, and vote we further anybody can do to move this from the innermost planets in our solar should. process forward. system of their concern to include the With that said, I am prepared to go I believe it is high time that we vote entire Milky Way. I have informed my one step further, in one last good-faith on this nomination, up or down, which- colleagues that I could not support effort, to try to alleviate the concerns ever way the chips fall. I urge my col- such a request because it appears to be expressed by my colleagues across the leagues on both sides of the aisle to more of an effort to preserve this issue, aisle. Because my colleagues would not take the next step, whether they are in this stalemate, this what some people share their list of names with me, I favor of Mr. Bolton’s nomination or call a filibuster, than an effort to re- have taken what may be viewed as the not, whether they are for him or they solve it. somewhat unorthodox step of com- are opposed. We have made some I also informed Senators BIDEN and piling a list of names that I believe do strides recently, it seems to me, in DODD, however, that I could rec- actually reflect the universe of individ- moving nominations to a vote. It seems ommend a more focused request that is uals who fall within the parameters set to me we should continue that trend consistent with their public statements by my colleagues’ public statements with Mr. Bolton’s nomination and get in their minority views. I believe that and their minority views. on with the business of the Senate. such a request could be a basis for mov- I am not doing this with temerity. I I hope I have been helpful. I hope peo- ing this process forward, a goal I hoped am trying to make a good-faith effort, ple do not take my actions in the we all shared to get the process mov- and I hope people appreciate my intent wrong way. I am acting in good faith in ing. in the doing of this. I want my col- the very best way I know how to reach In the interest of moving forward, I leagues to know that I have done this a compromise to alleviate the concerns urged my colleagues to reconsider the in a sincere effort to move this process of my friends across the aisle. I hope scope of their request. The response forward. I do not in any way wish to that has been the case in regards to my quite frankly was, no, thank you. That substitute my judgment for my col- remarks this evening. is probably the nicest way I can put it. leagues’, but I do hope we can reach I yield the floor. I believe their bottom line is now: Give some sort of an accommodation. So I I suggest the absence of a quorum. us all of the names we have now put in have submitted my list of names to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The play or no deal. Director of National Intelligence, John clerk will call the roll. As members of the legislative branch, Negroponte, and he has assured me The assistant legislative clerk pro- we have all been in the position of re- that none of them are among the ceeded to call the roll. questing information from the execu- names requested by Under Secretary Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I tive branch and being told no. That is Bolton. ask unanimous consent that the order not pleasant. That is not what we The names I submitted included Carl for the quorum call be rescinded. would like to hear from the executive Ford, Assistant Secretary of State for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without branch. But we do understand—I think, Intelligence and Research, his name is objection, it is so ordered. I hope—that there are limits to what not in the intercepts; Christian f we can demand and expect to receive. Westermann of the INR, State Depart- That is just a fact of life as we nego- ment intelligence branch, not in the MORNING BUSINESS tiate the separation of powers between intercepts; the individual known as Mr. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the two branches of Government. Smith, not in the intercepts; Rexon ask unanimous consent that there now My colleagues know full well that an Ryu, State Department official, not in be a period of morning business with absolutist will inevitably lead to a the intercepts; Charles L. Pritchard, Senators permitted to speak for up to stalemate, and that is what has hap- special envoy for negotiations with 10 minutes each. pened. That is why we tried to work in North Korea, not in the intercepts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without good faith to address our concerns There were two other individuals ref- objection, it is so ordered. while recognizing each branch’s respon- erenced in the minority views whose f sibility and their prerogatives. names have not been made public, and In my experience, a middle ground is I will not do so now. However, I did TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SENATOR usually achievable. It may take time, submit their names, and they were not JIM EXON OF NEBRASKA but usually we can achieve it. In this in the intercepts. I am more than will- ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, with the case, I believe the administration was ing to share the two names with my passing of former Senator Jim Exon on willing to meet my colleagues halfway. colleagues on the Foreign Relations Friday, a giant oak in the forest of In other words, if they would provide a Committee, but I will not discuss them public service has fallen. Political his- reasonable list of names based on ac- publicly. torians will remember him as a domi- tual findings by the committee, per- Finally, the Foreign Relations Com- nant force in Nebraska politics across haps they could be assured that those mittee’s minority views also referenced nearly 3 decades, serving two terms as names were not contained in the re- two other unnamed individuals. I un- Governor and three as Senator. Those ports and their concerns would be sim- derstand, however, that the committee of us who were privileged to be his ply allayed, while at the same time it itself is not aware of who these people friend remember him, first and fore- would permit the executive to preserve are, and therefore it is highly unlikely most, as a man of enormous decency, its prerogative to control the dissemi- that those names would be part of any- integrity, and common sense. We re- nation of very sensitive information. body’s list. They were certainly not on member his quick mind; his slow, grav- Let me just say that signals intel- mine. elly voice; his Midwestern directness ligence and intercepts is in the highest I strongly believe this compromise and unpretentiousness. compartmented criteria in regards to represents the best middle ground and Here on the Senate floor, I am privi- intelligence information. So this is should more than satisfy the concerns leged to sit at the same desk that Sen- very sensitive. of my colleagues. These are the names ator Exon used during the last of his 18 Once again, I think that the middle that were mentioned in the minority years in the Senate. I inherited it upon ground, unfortunately, proved very elu- views. These are the names that were his retirement in 1996, and I have al- sive. I am sympathetic to my col- mentioned in regard to the people who ways considered it a special honor to leagues’ desire to see information they were interviewed. These are the names carry on where he left off. deem necessary to their consideration that have been referred to in the press Of course, for people in Iowa, Jim of Mr. Bolton’s nomination. I do not and the media over and over again. Exon was a next-door neighbor. Over believe, however, that they should be That is what this universe is about. the years, Iowans got to know him well

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.091 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6645 as a stalwart friend of family farmers; lowing analysis of S. 147, the Native Finding (4) recites various treaties between as a tireless promoter of rural eco- Hawaiian Government Reorganization the Kingdom of Hawaii and the United nomic development; and, a time when Act, prepared by constitutional scholar States from 1826 to 1893. The finding is as ir- relevant to the proposed legislation as the Bruce Fein, be entered into the RECORD the bioeconomy was in its infancy, as a heliocentric theory of the universe. true believer in the future of ethanol following my present remarks. Finding (5) falsely declares that the Hawai- and other home-grown, renewable Mr. Fein’s analysis of the act builds ian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) set aside sources of energy. on his analysis of the 1993 apology reso- approximately 203,500 acres of land to ad- Jim Exon was not just present at the lution, which was printed in the dress the conditions of Native Hawaiians in creation of the ethanol industry, he RECORD yesterday. Mr. Fein’s present the then federal territory. In fact, the HHCA was an important midwife of that in- analysis ably demonstrates why the established a homesteading program for only dustry. He took office as Governor in Native Hawaiian Government Act is at a small segment of a racially defined class of Hawaii’s citizens. Its intended beneficiaries 1970, and in 1971 he created the Ne- war with the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of rights and its limits on gov- were not and are not now ‘‘Native Hawai- braska Ethanol Board. In the ensuing ians’’ as defined in the Akaka bill (i.e., those years of ethanol’s infancy, it was Ne- ernmental power. The bill is particu- with any degree of Hawaiian ancestry, no braska and Iowa that led the way in es- larly offensive to the fundamental matter how attenuated), but exclusively tablishing this industry. At every step, principle of equal protection of the those with 50 percent or more Hawaiian Jim Exon was there as an advocate and laws. I commend Mr. Fein’s analysis of ‘‘blood’’—a limitation which still applies champion. the act to my colleagues. with some exceptions for children of home- I will always remember my partner- There being no objection, the mate- steaders who may inherit a homestead lease if the child has at least 25 percent Hawaiian ship with Senator Exon and Senator rial ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as follows: ‘‘blood.’’ John Melcher of Montana on the 1985 The HHCA was enacted by Congress in 1921 farm bill. We fought long and hard to [From the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii based on stereotyping of ‘‘native Hawaiians’’ fend off attacks on safety-net programs June 1, 2005] (50% blood quantum) as characteristic of for family farmers. Night after night, (By Bruce Fein) ‘‘peoples raised under a communist or feudal we kept the Senate in session into the HAWAII DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF CANNOT system’’ needing to ‘‘be protected against early hours of the morning. And, STAND—AN ANALYSIS OF THE AKAKA BILL their own thriftlessness’’. The racism of thanks to Jim’s leadership and sheer The Akaka Bill pivots generally on the Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 US 537, (1896) was then same falsehoods and mischaracterizations as in its heyday. If that derogatory stereo- relentlessness, we carried the day. the Apology. It further celebrates a race- typing were ever a legitimate basis for Fed- Throughout his political career, Jim based government entity in flagrant viola- eral legislation, Adarand Constructors v. Exon prided himself on reaching across tion of the non-discrimination mandates of Pena, 515 U.S. 200 (1995) and a simple regard party lines and forging bipartisan con- the Fifth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amend- for the truth deprive it of any validity today. sensus. This is very much a Nebraska ments. Finding (6) asserts that the land set aside tradition, going back to the legendary Section 1 misleads by naming the Act the assists Native Hawaiians in maintaining dis- George Norris, who founded the State’s ‘‘Native Hawaiian Government Reorganiza- tinct race-based settlements, an illicit con- tion Act of 2005.’’ As amplified above, there stitutional objective under Buchanan and in- unicameral Legislature. Jim succeeded has never been a government in Hawaii for distinguishable in principle from South Afri- as a Democrat in an overwhelmingly Native Hawaiians alone since Kamehameha ca’s execrated Bantustans. Republican State because he knew how established the Kingdom in 1810. Something Finding (7) notes that approximately 6,800 to reach out, how to unite people that has never been cannot be reorganized. Native Hawaiian families reside on the set around shared interests. Senator BEN Section 2 makes twenty-three findings aside Home Lands and an additional 18,000 NELSON, a long-time friend and prote´ge´ that are either false or misleading. are on the race-based waiting list. These ra- of Jim Exon, prides himself on con- Finding (1) asserts that Congress enjoys cial preferences in housing are not remedial. constitutional authority to address the con- They do not rest on proof of past discrimina- tinuing this tradition of bipartisanship ditions of the indigenous, native people of tion (which does not exist). The preferences and bridge-building. the United States. But the finding fails to are thus flagrantly unconstitutional. See They didn’t call him Big Jim for identify the constitutional source of that Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co., 488 U.S. 469 nothing. He was big physically, tall power, or how it differs from the power of (1989); Adarand Constructors, supra. and imposing. He was big politically— Congress to address the conditions of every Finding (8) notes that the statehood com- the only Nebraskan since George Nor- American citizen. Congress does not find pact included a ceded lands trust for five ris to win five consecutive statewide that Native Hawaiians were ever subjugated purposes, one of which is the betterment of elections. And Jim was big-hearted, a or victimized by racial discrimination or Native Hawaiians. As elaborated above, the prevented from maintaining and celebrating 20 percent racial set aside enacted in the 1978 tough, relentless man, but also a com- a unique culture. Moreover, the United statue violates the general color-blindness passionate person who cared deeply States Supreme Court explicitly repudiated mandate of the Constitution. about other people and their wellbeing. congressional power to arbitrarily designate Finding (9) asserts that Native Hawaiians As a public official, he was an old- a body of people as an Indian tribe in United have continuously sought access to the ceded fashioned fiscal conservative. He railed States v. Sandoval 231 U.S. 28, 45 (1913). As lands to establish and maintain native set- against what he called ‘‘wild-eyed Alice Thurston unequivocally stated arguing tlements and distinct native communities spenders.’’ As Governor, he repeatedly for Interior Secretary Babbitt in Connecticut throughout the State. Those objectives are vetoed the Legislature’s spending bills, v. Babbitt 228 F.3d, 82 (2nd Cir. 2000) ‘‘When constitutionally indistinguishable from the the Department of the Interior recognizes a objectives of whites during the ugly decades 141 vetoes in all. And, here in the Sen- tribe, it is not saying, ‘You are now a tribe.’ of Jim Crow to promote an exclusive white ate, he took on Republicans and Demo- It is saying, ‘We recognize that your sov- culture exemplified in Gone with the Wind or crats alike who, in his eyes, were being ereignty exists.’ We don’t create tribes out of The Invisible Man. The United States Con- reckless with the taxpayer’s dollar. thin air.’’ [Footnote: Jeff Benedict, Without stitution protects all cultures, except for Senator Jim Exon has been lying in Reservation (New York: HarperCollins Pub- those rooted in racial discrimination or hier- state in the Rotunda of the Nebraska lishers, 2000) 349.] archies. Capitol. Funeral services will be held Finding (2) asserts that Native Hawaiians Finding (10) asserts that the Home Lands and other ceded lands are instrumental in this afternoon at the same location. are indigenous, native people of the United States. The finding is dubious. Native Hawai- the ability of the Native Hawaiian commu- So, today, the Senate says farewell to ians probably migrated to the Islands from nity to celebrate Native Hawaiian culture a truly distinguished former member. other lands and remained as interlopers. and to survive. That finding is generally Jim was a good friend to me, and he Finding (3) falsely asserts that the United false. The United States Constitution fastidi- was much beloved in this body. Today, States ‘‘has a special political and legal re- ously safeguards Native Hawaiians like all our thoughts are with him, his family, sponsibility to promote the welfare of the other groups in their cultural distinctiveness and the people of Nebraska. May Jim native people of the United States, including or otherwise. There is but one exception. A rest in peace.∑ Native Hawaiians.’’ No such responsibility is culture that demands racial discrimination imposed by the Constitution or laws of the against outsiders is unconstitutional and is f United States. No decision of the United not worth preserving. Further, as Senator AGAINST RACE-BASED States Supreme Court has ever recognized Inouye himself has proclaimed, Native Ha- GOVERNMENT IN HAWAII, PART II such a responsibility. Indeed, Congress would waiians and other citizens are thriving in be acting constitutionally if it abolished all harmony as a model for other racially di- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I rise today tribal sovereignty that it has extended by verse communities under the banner of the to ask unanimous consent that the fol- unilateral legislation. United States Constitution.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.031 S15PT1 S6646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 Finding (11) asserts that Native Hawaiians the world that any aboriginals believed in on the Indian Commerce Clause. To the ex- continue to maintain other distinctively na- popular sovereignty, no more so than King tent they embrace racial distinctions, they tive areas in Hawaii. Racial discrimination Kamehameha I who founded the Kingdom of are unconstitutional. in housing, however, is illegal under the Fair Hawaii by force, not by plebiscite. Subsection (a)(4) falsely asserts that Na- Housing Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1871, Subsection (B) falsely insinuates that Na- tive Hawaiians sport an inherent right to au- and the Equal Protection Clause of the Four- tive Hawaiians as opposed to non-Native Ha- tonomy in their internal affairs; an inherent teenth Amendment if state action is impli- waiians enjoyed sovereignty or possessed right to self-determination and self-govern- cated. sovereign lands. The two were uniformly ance; the right to reorganize a Native Hawai- Finding (12) notes the enactment of the equal under the law. In any event, sov- ian governing entity; and, a right to become Apology Resolution, which is riddled with ereignty until the 1893 overthrow rested with economically self-sufficient. None of these falsehoods and mischaracterizations as am- the Monarch. Sovereign lands were employed asserted rights is recognized by the Constitu- plified above. equally for the benefit of Native Hawaiians tion or federal statutes. All have been con- Finding (13) repeats falsehoods in the Apol- and non-Native Hawaiians. [See Appendix cocted by proponents of the Akaka Bill with ogy Resolution. Contrary to its assertions, page 3 paragraphs 3, 4] no more legitimacy than the right of the the Monarchy was overthrown without the Subsection (C) falsely asserts that the Confederacy to secede from the Union. collusion of the United States or its agents; United States extends services to Native Ha- Subsection (b) falsely asserts that the pur- the Native Hawaiian people enjoyed no more waiians because of their unique status as an pose of the Akaka Bill is to provide a process inherent sovereignty under the kingdom indigenous, native people. The services are for the ‘‘reorganization’’ of the Native Ha- than did non-Native Hawaiians; in any event, extended because Native Hawaiians are waiian governing entity. As explained above, sovereignty at the time of the overthrow United States citizens and entitled to the there has never been a race-based Native Ha- rested with Queen Lilioukalani, not the peo- equal protection of the laws. The subsection waiian governing entity. Something that has ple; the public lands of Hawaii belonged no also falsely insinuates that Hawaii pre- never been cannot be reorganized. more to Native Hawaiians than to non-Na- viously featured a race-based government. Section 7 is flagrantly unconstitutional in tive Hawaiians; and, there was never a legal Subsection (D) falsely asserts a special its erection of a race-based government in or moral obligation of the United States or trust relationship of American Indians, Alas- violation of the non-discrimination man- the Provisional Government after the over- ka Natives, and Native Hawaiians with the dates of the Fifth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth throw to obtain the consent of Native Hawai- United States arising out of their status as Amendments. It directs the Secretary of In- ians to receive control over government or aboriginal, indigenous, native people of the terior to appoint nine Native Hawaiian Com- crown lands. No Native Hawaiian lost a United States. The United States has ac- missioners to prepare and maintain a roll of square inch of land by the overthrow. corded American Indians and Alaska Natives Native Hawaiians to participate in the bogus Finding (14) repeats the Apology Resolu- a trust relation in recognition of existing ‘‘reorganization’’ of a Native Hawaiian gov- tion’s nonsense of a need to reconcile with sovereign entities and a past history of op- ernment. The race-based appointments vio- Native Hawaiians when there has never been pression and subjugation. The trust relation- late the equal protection component of the an estrangement, as testified to by the 1994 ship, however, is voluntary and could be Fifth Amendment. Preparing and maintain- remarks of Senator INOUYE. ended unilaterally by Congress at any time. ing a race-based electoral roll violates the Finding (15) corroborates the obvious: Native Hawaiians, in contrast, have never same equal protection command. See Rice v. namely, that the United States Constitution featured a race-based government entity. Cayetano, supra.. As Justice Anthony Ken- fully protects Native Hawaiians in cele- They have never suffered discrimination. nedy explained in that case: brating their culture, just as it does the They voted overwhelmingly for statehood. ‘‘The ancestral inquiry mandated by [Ha- Amish or any other group desiring to depart And they have flourished since annexation in waii] is forbidden by the Fifteenth Amend- from the mainstream. 1898, as Senator INOUYE confirms. If Native ment for the further reason that the use of Findings (16), (17), and (18) similarly cor- Hawaiians alleged a constitutional right to a racial classifications is corruptive of the roborates that the United States Constitu- trust relationship, they would be laughed whole legal order democratic elections seek tion guarantees religious or cultural freedom out of court. to preserve. The law itself may not become to Native Hawaiians as it does for any other Finding (23) falsely insinuates that a ma- the instrument for generating the prejudice distinctive group. On the other hand, the jority of Hawaiians support the Akaka Bill and hostility all too often directed against finding falsely asserts that Native Hawaiians based on politically correct stances of the persons whose particular ancestry is dis- enjoy a right to self-determination, i.e., a state legislature and the governor. The best closed by their ethnic characteristics and right to establish an independent race-based polling barometers indicate that Hawaiian cultural traditions. ‘Distinctions between nation or sovereignty. The Civil War defini- citizens oppose creating a race-based gov- citizens solely because of their ancestry are tively established that no individual or erning entity with unknown powers. If the by their very nature odious to a free people group in the United States enjoys a right to proponents of the Akaka Bill genuinely be- whose institutions are founded upon the doc- secede from the Union, including Native lieved Finding (23), they would readily ac- trine of equality.’ Hirabayashi v. United American Indian tribes. cede to holding hearings and a plebiscite in States, 320 U.S. 81 (1943). Ancestral tracing of Finding (19) falsely asserts that Native Ha- Hawaii as a condition of its effectiveness on this sort achieves its purpose by creating a waiians enjoy an ‘‘inherent right’’ to reorga- the model of the statehood plebiscite. But legal category which employs the same nize a Native Hawaiian governing entity to they are adamantly opposed because they mechanisms, and causes the same injuries, honor their right to self-determination. The fear defeat. as laws or statutes that use race by name.’’ Constitution denies such a right of self-de- Section 3’s definition of ‘‘Native Hawai- Cayetano, at 517. termination. A Native Hawaiian’s lawsuit to ian’’ in subsection (8)(A) falsely insinuates Under Section 7, the enrolled race-based enforce such a right would be dismissed as that Native Hawaiians exercised popular sov- members are empowered to elect an Interim frivolous. Further, there has never been a ereignty in Hawaii on or before 1893. Sov- Governing Council from one of their own, an- race-based Native Hawaiian governing enti- ereignty rested with the Monarch; and, Na- other race-based voting distinction that vio- ty. An attempt to reorganize something that tive Hawaiians never operated a race-based lates the Fifteenth Amendment and equal never existed would be an exercise in futil- government. protection. The Fifteenth Amendment ity, or folly, or both. Section 4 is replete with falsehoods. Sub- (which promises the right to vote shall not Finding (20) falsely insinuates that Con- sections (a)(1) and (2) falsely maintain that be denied on account of race) includes any gress is saddled with a greater responsibility the United States has a special political and election in which public issues are decided or for the welfare of Native Hawaiians than for legal relationship with Native Hawaiians. No public officials selected. The Council estab- non-Native Hawaiians. The Constitution im- such special relationship is recognized in the lishes race-based criteria for citizenship in poses an equal responsibility on Congress. United States Constitution, which requires the Native Hawaiian governing entity, sub- Race-based distinctions in the exercise of equality among citizens. Subsection (a)(3) ject to a race-based plebiscite, and otherwise congressional power are flagrantly unconsti- falsely maintains that the congressional cobbles together an organic governing docu- tutional. See Adarand Constructors, supra. power to regulate commerce ‘‘with the In- ment. The Secretary of Interior then cer- Finding (21) repeats the false insinuation dian Tribes’’ empowers Congress to create a tifies the organic race-based charter under that the United States is permitted under race-based government for Native Hawaiians. which race-based elections are held to the the Constitution to create a racial quota in Creating a race-based government is not a Native Hawaiian governing entity. That cer- the administration of public lands, contrary regulation of commerce; and, Native Hawai- tification would violate the Secretary’s sol- to Adarand Constructors, supra. ians, unlike Indian Tribes, never organized a emn oath to protect and defend the Constitu- Finding (22) also brims with falsehoods. government exclusively for Native Hawai- tion without mental reservation. It seems Subsection (A) falsely asserts that sov- ians. No court has ever sanctioned the sub- highly improbable that the Native Hawaiian ereignty in the Hawaiian Islands rested with section’s far-fetched interpretation of the In- commissioners would allow an electoral role aboriginal peoples that pre-dated Native Ha- dian Commerce Clause. Article IV of the for non-native Hawaiians. The bill itself an- waiians, i.e. that the aboriginals were prac- Constitution provided the congressional au- ticipates a ‘‘native Hawaiian governing enti- ticing and preaching government by the con- thority for the Hawaiian Homes Commission ty’ which would be a misnomer if non-native sent of the governed long before Thomas Jef- Act of 1920 and for Hawaiian statehood. The Hawaiians were included. ferson’s Declaration of Independence. But many several federal laws addressing the Section 8 establishes an open-ended negoti- there is not a crumb of evidence anywhere in conditions of Native Hawaiians are not based ating agenda between the United States, the

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It might be shielded from all No nation should be permitted to no doubt in my mind that I will be a federal, state, and local regulatory, health, willfully ignore an indictment issued forceful advocate for debt relief for Ni- welfare, labor, zoning, and environmental by this tribunal. Moreover, there are geria. I would also like to praise the laws. It might be free of restraints imposed credible reports that Mr. Taylor has Government of Nigeria for its leader- by the United States Constitution, and vio- broken the terms of his exile, is a ship on other issues, especially their ef- late freedom of speech, press, religion, or as- threat to the Liberian peace process, forts to lead the African Union force in sociation with impunity. It might be empowered to exercise eminent domain over land and continues to meddle in the internal Darfur. I want nothing more than to both within and without its geographical affairs of Liberia—just a few months see the Taylor issue successfully re- boundaries. It might be authorized to exempt before the Liberian elections. solved so we can focus our attention on Native Hawaiians from military service and I wonder if the Senator from other important issues with the Nige- to evict the United States Navy and Army Vermont shares my views? rians. from their current Hawaiian bases. Pro- Mr. LEAHY. I absolutely share the I would also reiterate what the Sen- ponents of the Akaka Bill adamantly refuse Senator’s views of the situation. ator said about the waiver authority to exclude these horrors by explicit lan- Charles Taylor’s actions are a breach contained in section 585. The President guage. of his promises to Nigerian President can waive these restrictions, including f Obasanjo. And, I believe that if Nigeria those pertaining to Nigerian debt re- CHARLES TAYLOR AND NIGERIAN does not hand over Charles Taylor for lief, by formulating a plan to get Mr. DEBT RELIEF trial, it could constitute a threat to Li- Taylor to the Court. berian peace, justice in Sierra Leone, Mr. LEAHY. I thank the Senator Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I want to and the rule of law throughout West from Illinois and refer all Senators to call attention to an important, yet Africa. This is why the provision of law section 585, entitled ‘‘War Crimes in Af- often overlooked, provision of law that that I mentioned earlier is so impor- rica,’’ of Public Law 108–447, the For- governs the relationship of the United tant. It is the law of the United States eign Operations Appropriations Act, States with nations that harbor indi- that there shall be no assistance to the 2005. I yield the floor. viduals who have been indicted by the central government—including debt re- Special Court for Sierra Leone or the lief—for countries harboring fugitives f International Criminal Tribunal for from the Special Court for Sierra NATIONAL HISTORY DAY Rwanda. This provision, section 585 of Leone. There is strong bipartisan sup- the Foreign Operations Appropriations port in the U.S. Congress to reauthor- ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise to Act, which was signed into law by ize this provision in fiscal year 2006, recognize June 15, 2005 as National His- President Bush in January 2004 and re- which means that unless President tory Day. The National History Day authorized about a year later, makes it Bush issues a waiver, Nigeria will not Program is an annual celebration to clear that the Unites States stands for be eligible for U.S. debt relief or mili- recognize the importance of a strong the rule of law in Africa. This is not a tary assistance, or any other assist- history curriculum in schools in Mis- partisan issue. Democrats and Repub- ance to the central government, until souri and across the country. This cele- licans understand the importance of it sends Charles Taylor to the Special bration is also a showcase for students the rule of law, which is a cornerstone Court for trial. across the Nation to present their for peace, democracy, justice and de- I would point out that President knowledge and interest in particular velopment in Africa—and around the Bush can exercise the waiver authority events in history through perform- world. In fact, Senator JUDD GREGG, a in the law by simply submitting a plan ances, documentaries, and exhibits. Republican from New Hampshire, coin writing on how the Administration This year, Missouri has 5 exemplary authored this provision with me. will get Mr. Taylor to the Special students selected from a group 2,000 fi- I see my friend from Illinois, Senator Court to stand trial. nalists to perform and present their OBAMA, on the floor and am wondering Mr. President, it is not in the inter- projects at the Smithsonian American if he agrees. ests of the people of West Africa, in- Art Museum. Kate LaRose, a student Mr. OBAMA. I agree with the senior cluding Nigeria, or the United States, at Jefferson Junior High School in Co- Senator from Vermont about the im- to continue to shelter Charles Taylor lumbia, MO, was recognized for her portance of upholding the rule of law in from justice. As a strong supporter of project ‘‘Martha Graham: The Power of Africa and around the world. I would debt relief, I believe there is a strong Communication through Dance.’’ Rob- also like to add my support for the ef- case to be made that Nigeria’s debt ert Adams, Raeed Chowdhury, Rui Du, forts of the Special Court for Sierra should be forgiven—but not until Presi- and Yun-Han Huang, all students at Leone to bring to justice some of the dent Obasanjo again demonstrates Rolla High School in Rolla, MO, were worst war criminals of the 20th cen- leadership and hands over Charles Tay- also recognized for their exhibit titled tury. While the Special Court has not lor for trial. At that point, I will ‘‘Controversial Art: Thomas Hart Ben- been perfect, there is no question that strongly support debt relief for Nigeria ton’s Communication Tool.’’ the Court is doing vitally important and actively lobby the administration I congratulate Katie, Robert, Raeed, work of promoting peace and reconcili- and Congress to make it a reality. Rui, and Yun-Hun for this honor and ation, increasing accountability, and Mr. OBAMA. I thank the Senator commended them for their dedication, strengthening the rule of law through- from Vermont, the ranking member of commitment, and hard work.∑ out West Africa. I also want to discuss the Appropriations Subcommittee on Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I a related issue—the case of Charles State, Foreign Operations, because he rise to take note of the 25th annual Na- Taylor. I know the Senator from makes a crucial point. Debt relief from tional History Day and express my Vermont has been working for years on the United States is not automatic. In strong support for the goals of the Na- this issue. the past, debt relief has come with con- tional History Day program. A basic I will simply say that Charles Taylor ditions, including making progress in knowledge of history is essential for is an indicted war criminal, and he fighting corruption and on economic our Nation’s children to become in- needs to be transferred to the Special reform, to ensure that this relief formed participants in our democracy. Court to stand trial as soon as possible. achieves the maximum results. National History Day promotes history The Government of Nigeria has allowed For Nigeria, this means turning over education in Connecticut and through- Charles Taylor to live in exile, within Charles Taylor—an indicted war crimi- out the Nation. its borders, with the support of the nal who has the blood of thousands on The National History Day Program international community, including his hands and threatens, once again, to encourages students to think critically

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.040 S15PT1 S6648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 and create dramatic performances, ex- Nathan presented his exhibit enti- of American History. Holly Anderson, a hibits, documentaries, and research pa- tled, ‘‘The History of Spring Training: student at Canton County Day School pers by exploring a variety of resources Communication is the Key to Under- in Massillon, OH, was one of 19 stu- beyond classroom textbooks. Students standing the Merger of Athletic Prepa- dents chosen from over 2,000 finalists in grades 6–12 engage in this chal- ration with Market Magic.’’ His project to perform her original work, ‘‘All of a lenging year-long program in order to explores how baseball’s spring training Flutter: The Secret Language of the gain a better understanding of the im- has grown from traditionally being a Fan,’’ in the Grand Salon in the portance of studying history. I believe means for athletic preparation to Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian that a fundamental understanding of today becoming a multi-million dollar American Art Museum. history is imperative in order to appre- industry expressed through business Ian Shaw of Sylvania, Michael Kreuz ciate the present world situation. Fifty marketing. Nathan was able to incor- of Swanton, and Ben Spang of Toledo students from Connecticut have dem- porate his love of sports, his interest in are three Ohio home-schooled students, onstrated their proficiency in the sub- business, and his appreciation of his- who have been selected to present their ject area by having been selected as tory to better understand how this tra- project at the National Museum of National History Day finalists from dition evolved over time. Health and Medicine. Ian, Michael, and our State. Stephen also presented his project, a Ben joined Isaac Skaggs of Michigan to As a Senator from the State of Con- documentary entitled, ‘‘Telling Tales: complete a documentary titled, ‘‘A necticut, I am pleased to congratulate The Appalachian Oral Tradition.’’ His Voice in the Darkness: Dr. Jonathan the students from Connecticut who work depicts how the people of Appa- Mann, Uniting the World Against have been selected to represent our lachia have communicated ideas, his- AIDS.’’ State at this year’s National History tory, heritage, and values through the I congratulate all of these students Day competition. It also gives me great use of nothing more than oral tradi- for their presentations and perform- pleasure to pay special tribute to Sadie tion. Stephen was able to trace stories ances. Their dedication to the pursuit Hartell and Elizabeth Kelly. Sadie from the mountains of North Carolina of excellence in the study of history Hartell and Elizabeth Kelly, both stu- back over hundreds of years and show sets a great example for our Nation’s dents at Hall Memorial School in how fundamental concepts were passed youth. I join all Ohioans in wishing Willington, CT, were among the 19 stu- from generation to generation. them all the best in their future en- dents chosen out of more than half a Through their hard work and dedica- deavors. million across America to display and tion, these young historians show that Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I rise to present their history projects at the discovering, understanding, and inter- congratulate Michael Walsh of Omaha, Smithsonian American Art Museum. preting history is not only important, NE, an outstanding student and young Sadie’s project is titled ‘‘The Beatles: but exciting. history scholar whose National History Communicating to their Generation.’’ Today is a proud day for Nathan, Ste- Day project has been chosen out of half Elizabeth’s project is titled ‘‘The Sec- phen, and their families. We are proud a million in America to be presented ond American Revolution: Elizabeth of these student’s hard work, dedica- today at the White House Visitor Cen- Cady Stanton and her Fight.’’ tion, and tremendous achievements. I ter. Michael’s documentary, ‘‘Let the I applaud all 50 delegates from the believe passionately that education is Word Go Forth: JFK’s New Frontier,’’ State of Connecticut for having been the foundation for success, and I am highlights President Kennedy’s unique selected to represent our State as final- encouraged to see students so active in ability to communicate effectively ists in the National History Day com- the learning process. I hope Nathan with both Americans and leaders petition and commend these students and Stephen have enjoyed this experi- for their diligence and creativity. I join throughout the world, especially dur- ence and I wish them continued success with the citizens of the State of Con- ing the Cuban missile crisis, a critical in the years ahead. necticut in wishing them well in all time in America’s history. His project Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, the im- their future endeavors. shows that young Americans can take portance of learning and appreciating Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, I am de- important historical events and share history cannot be understated. Men lighted to come to the floor today to them with us in an interesting and edu- congratulate Nathan Przestrzelski of and women—young and old—benefit cational way. Michael is a student at Swannanoa, NC and Stephen Gordon of from learning about the past as a way Lewis and Clark Middle School in Fletcher, NC on being selected to to shape the future. Today, the Na- Omaha. present their award-winning history tional History Day Program is hon- National History Day is a unique ap- projects at the Smithsonian National oring students from around our Nation proach to teaching and learning his- Museum of American History and the who have displayed excellence in the tory in our Nation’s classrooms. It al- Smithsonian American Art Museum in study of history, and I am pleased to lows students to create exhibits, docu- celebration of National History Day. recognize five students from my home mentaries and performances by using For 25 years the National History State of Ohio who are participating in their critical thinking and research Day Program has brought history to this important program. skills in the subject of history. This life for students across our country. By The National History Day Program year marks the 25th anniversary of the combining creativity with scholarship, actually originated in Ohio at Case National History Day organization. students are finding a new appreciation Western Reserve University in Cleve- All of Nebraska is proud of Michael’s for the past while developing valuable land. The National History Day Pro- commitment to scholarship. This skills in writing and analytical rea- gram allows students to create exhib- young Nebraskan understands that his- soning. Most importantly, this pro- its, documentaries, and performances tory shapes our future and influences gram focuses on inspiring each child to by using their critical thinking and re- the world we live in today. I ask my reach his or her full potential, and in search skills in the subject of history. colleagues to join me and all Ameri- doing so provides a great service by in- This year is a special year, as the Na- cans in honoring Michael Walsh and all creasing their confidence and ability to tional History Day organization is students who participated in National succeed. celebrating its 25th Anniversary of History Day. This year the National History Day training students and teachers to in- f Program asked students to present corporate libraries, museums, and ar- LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT projects on the theme ‘‘Communication chives into their learning plans. ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 in History: the Key to Understanding.’’ I would like to take a moment to rec- Students were asked to explore the role ognize the Ohioans who are partici- ∑ Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise communication plays in history and its pating this year. Megan Daines, a stu- today to speak about the need for hate significance in helping shape how his- dent at Hannan Trace Elementary in crimes legislation. Each Congress, Sen- torical changes have been understood. Crown City, OH, presented her project, ator KENNEDY and I introduce hate Let me share with you the two won- titled ‘‘The Underground Railroad: crimes legislation that would add new derful projects Nathan and Stephen Communication between Two Worlds,’’ categories to current hate crimes law, presented. at the Smithsonian National Museum sending a signal that violence of any

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.032 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6649 kind is unacceptable in our society. Among other things, reclassification for a bioterror attack or infectious dis- Likewise, each Congress I have come to of .50-caliber sniper rifles under the ease outbreak. This bill provides a pre- the floor to highlight a separate hate NFA would subject them to new reg- scription for how to prepare ourselves crime that has occurred in our coun- istration requirements. Future trans- for these threats to our national health try. fers or sales of .50-caliber sniper rifles and well being. Now it is incumbent on Last year, a 19-year-old gay man was would have to be conducted through a us to enact it. It is hard to describe the bludgeoned with a pipe while standing licensed dealer with an accompanying importance to our country of moving on a street corner in Queens, NY. background check. In addition, the this legislation. It is an area of ex- I believe that the Governments first rifle being sold would have to be reg- treme future risk not only for our- duty is to defend its citizens, to defend istered with Federal authorities. The selves but for all nations. Chuck devel- them against the harms that come out additional requirements would help en- oped a profound view of what must be of hate. The Local Law Enforcement sure that these dangerous weapons do done to deter this nightmare, a night- Enhancement Act is a symbol that can not fall into the hands of potential ter- mare not only of bio attacks but of in- become substance. I believe that by rorists or violent criminals. fectious disease in general, and has passing this legislation and changing We should recognize the extraor- been relentlessly pressing this problem current law, we can change hearts and dinary capabilities of .50-caliber sniper and its solutions onto our national pol- ∑ minds as well. rifles and the danger they pose to our icy agenda since 2001. It has been an ex- f homeland security. I urge my col- ceptionally dedicated and unique legis- THE FIFTY CALIBER SNIPER leagues to take up and pass the Fifty- lative effort and it underscores the WEAPON REGULATION ACT Caliber Sniper Weapon Regulation Act kind of remarkable role talented and to help protect our Nation from those driven Senate staff like Chuck can play Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, in recent who may wish to do us harm. assisting Senator policymakers. years, there has been numerous reports f Chuck had a long and very special regarding .50-caliber sniper rifles and working education that has enabled the danger they pose to our commu- CHUCK LUDLAM him to serve in this Senate policy-de- nities and homeland security. It is im- Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I veloper role. Before his service in my portant that we take action to prevent rise to express my gratitude and, truly, office, Chuck served as chief tax coun- potential terrorists and violent crimi- this country’s gratitude, to Chuck sel on the Senate Small Business Com- nals from having easy access to these Ludlam of my staff, for his 33-year ca- mittee, 1985–1993, with Senator Dale dangerous weapons. reer in government service and public Bumpers; as legal counsel on the Joint The .50-caliber sniper rifle is a favor- policy. He’s retiring on June 24, 40 Economic Committee, 1982–1985, with ite weapon of militaries around the Congressman Gillis Long; as legal world. According to a report released years to the month after his first job counsel on the Carter White House Do- by the Violence Policy Center last on Capitol Hill as a ‘‘Stanford in Gov- mestic Policy Staff, 1979–1981, working year, a .50-caliber sniper rifle is capa- ernment’’ intern in the House of Rep- with Si Lazarus and Stu Eizenstat; as ble of accurately hitting a target over resentatives. 1,500 yards away, and the ammunition Thomas Jefferson once asked the counsel to the Subcommittee on Ad- available for the rifle includes armor- question: What duty does a citizen owe ministrative Practice and Sub- piercing, incendiary, and explosive bul- to the government that secures the so- committee on Separation of Powers of lets. The report also cites the U.S. ciety in which he lives? the Senate Judiciary Committee, 1975– Army’s manual on urban combat, Answering his own question, Jeffer- 1979, with Senator James Abourezk; which states that .50-caliber sniper ri- son said: ‘‘A nation that rests on the and as a trial attorney in the Bureau of fles are designed to attack bulk fuel will of the people must also depend on Consumer Protection of the Federal tanks and other high-value targets individuals to support its institutions Trade Commission, 1972–1975. In addi- from a distance using ‘‘their ability to if it is to flourish. Persons qualified for tion, he served as vice president for break through all but the thickest public service should feel an obligation Government Relations, Biotechnology shielding material.’’ According to the to make that contribution.’’ Industry Organization, 1993–2000, and Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Vio- Chuck has answered that call—a call Counsel, Musick, Peeler and Garrett, lence, one of the leading manufacturers as old as our Republic—with dedicated 1981–1982). of the .50-caliber sniper rifle has also service to our Nation and continued During his long career on Capitol promoted their rifle’s ability to de- service to our world. Hill, Chuck has brought his strong tal- stroy ‘‘multimillion dollar aircraft Chuck began his public service as a ents to bear on a wide range of legisla- with a single hit delivered to a vital Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal in 1968– tive issues. While on my staff, these area.’’ 1970. After his Senate retirement, he ranged from Federal fiscal responsi- While these capabilities may be de- and his wife, Paula Hirschoff, also a bility and honest government account- sirable for military purposes, the .50- 1960’s Peace Corps volunteer, in Kenya, ing, S. 1915; to building assets for the caliber sniper rifle provides the same will serve again as Peace Corps volun- poor, S. 476; to promoting U.S.-China capabilities to terrorists who may use teers, in Senegal. This full circle ex- educational and cultural engagement; them to bring down civilian aircraft, presses well their commitment to serv- S. 1117; to U.S. economic competitive- attack critical infrastructure, or kill ice. ness policy, S. 2747; and, as I men- innocent Americans. Currently, these The professionalism and accomplish- tioned, to enacting Project BioShield, powerful weapons are subject to only ments of congressional staff are often Public Law 108–276. minimal Federal regulation and are unsung and even unappreciated. While Long before joining me, Chuck treated the same as other long rifles it is difficult to summarize a career as worked to establish the Office of Sen- including shotguns, hunting rifles, and varied and distinguished as Chuck’s, ate Legal Counsel, Public Law 95–521; smaller target rifles. A loophole in the let me touch on a few highlights. to defeat problematic Airline Noise law, commonly known as the ‘‘gun I have known Chuck since I arrived legislation in 1978; to enact the first show loophole,’’ also allows for .50-cal- in the Senate in 1989, and he has served law on the subject of organizational iber sniper rifles to be purchased with- as my economic counsel since 2001. Fol- conflict of interest, Public Law 95–70; out even a minimum background lowing the anthrax attack on the Sen- to enact the Regulatory Flexibility check. ate in October 2001, Chuck went to Act, Public law 96–354; to save the tax I have cosponsored the Fifty-Caliber work on biodefense and infectious dis- exemption for the bonds for non-profit Sniper Weapon Regulation Act intro- ease policy issues. BioShield I, enacted hospitals and schools, Public Law 97– duced by Senator FEINSTEIN. This bill last July, was in significant part due to 248; enact the Patent Reform Act of would reclassify .50-caliber rifles under his work, and he has now helped Sen- 1999, Public Law 106–113; to enact the the National Firearms Act, NFA, treat- ator HATCH, Senator BROWNBACK, and first law banning genetic discrimina- ing them the same as other high-pow- me fashion BioShield II, S. 975, a vi- tion, Public Law 104–191; to make per- ered or especially lethal firearms like sionary tour de force on the full range manent the Orphan Drug Tax Credit, machine guns and sawed off shotguns. of issues we must address to prepare Public Law 104–188 and 105–34; and to

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.042 S15PT1 S6650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 defeat attempts to criminalize some play. Their hard work and dedication is Tolley is a small town in the north- stem cell research in 1997–1998. a perfect example of what is takes to west part of the State, with a popu- We know Chuck to be a passionate win a national championship. This is lation of 41. Despite its size, Tolley and tenacious advocate, a dedicated the first national championship in New holds an important place in North Da- mentor to the talented legislative fel- Mexico Junior College history. kota’s history. It was founded in 1905 lows who have worked for him, an ad- I would also like to recognize Coach by Eli C. Tolley, a prominent developer venturer who continues to trek over Ray Birmingham for winning the and official with the Soo Line Railroad some of the most forbidding and fas- Coach of the Year award, his seventh in Company. As one report from the pe- cinating parts of the planet, a loyal 15 years. The loyalty that Coach Bir- riod indicates, people were so excited friend to many in our office, someone mingham engenders in his players is to start the town that they moved in 15 who is always searching for the ‘‘big both heart-warming and inspiring. Sev- buildings without even having pur- idea-big picture’’ as a visionary policy eral of Coach Birmingham’s players chased lots on which to place them. developer, and a generous human being won awards as well. Among the out- Soon after, rail lines were laid through with a sense of humor. As a Congres- standing honors were Renny Osuna, Tolley, and the town began to prosper. sional Staffer, he has always kept his who was chosen for the Preston Walker Within a year and a half, the residents focus on the public interest, MVP Award; Brian Flores, who was se- of Tolley had built general stores, undistracted by partisan concerns, and lected as Outstanding Pitcher; and blacksmiths, restaurants, hotels, I found I could always count on hearing Corey Zimmerman, who was named as churches, and hardware stores. his frank and perceptive perspective on Best Defensive Player. Through the years, Tolley has exem- what would be the right policy for the Mr. President, fans lined the streets plified true North Dakota persever- country. in Lovington and Tatum as the bus ance. Despite suffering from a scarcity Chuck is completing an oral history carrying the team passed through. A of water, countless fires, and outbreaks of his unusual and remarkable Senate large group of proud supporters met of smallpox and the Spanish flu, the career, based on interviews with the the team when the bus rolled onto the people of Tolley have always remained Office of the Senate Historian, which campus in Hobbs on Monday. It was loyal to this great community. During has been transcribed and will be avail- that kind of community support, along World War I, many of the men left able on line. This history describes the with the determination, skill and work their families and farms to fight for challenges, skills and tactics of a Cap- ethic of the team, that swept the Thun- our country. Sadly, many did not re- derbirds to victory. I congratulate New itol Hill staffer who has fought in the turn, yet the community remained Mexico Junior College on its great ac- political trenches over forty years. strong. In 1920, the boys high school complishment.∑ Chuck hopes that this history will basketball team held its first practice, encourage young people to consider ca- f and in 1921 the homes and businesses in reers in public service. He’s served as HONORING MARY BARDEN Tolley were lit by electricity for the the principal advisor and mentor for 25 ∑ Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, I rise first time. In 1951, through the gen- years to the ‘‘Stanford in Government’’ today to pay special tribute to Mary erous efforts of local residents, the program. He was one of 100 alumni Barden, as she is recognized for her first organized fire department began awarded medallions to honor their scholastic achievements on National serving the community. These stories service to Stanford University during History Day. from the history of Tolley serve as a centennial celebrations of the Univer- Mary, a student at Coventry High remarkable example of ingenuity and sity’s founding in 1991; the head- School in Coventry, RI, was one of 17 perseverance for all of us. quarters for ‘‘Stanford in Government’’ students chosen out of a half million I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in at the Haas Center for Public Service is across America, to display and present congratulating Tolley, ND, and its resi- named after him. her history project at the dents on their first 100 years and in We wish Chuck and Paula well in Smithsonian’s National Museum of wishing them well through the next their venture in Africa. We will miss American History. Mary’s project is ti- century. By honoring Tolley and all Chuck in the office but we know that tled ‘‘Cesar Chavez: Understanding the the other historic small towns of North he’s following one of his great dreams, Chicano Farmworkers Need for Jus- Dakota, we keep the pioneering fron- and starting on a remarkable and cou- tice.’’ The National History Day pro- tier spirit alive for future generations. rageous new round of public service. gram allows students to create exhib- It is places such as Tolley that have My office and I are grateful for his its, documentaries, and performances, helped to shape this country into what dedicated service to our office, to the by using their critical thinking and reit is today, which is why this fine com- Senate, and to our Nation, as well as search skills in the subject of history. munity is deserving of our recognition. for his friendship. I strongly support the National His- Tolley has had a proud past and a Somewhere right now Jefferson and tory Day program. A basic knowledge bright future.∑ our Founding Fathers are looking of history is essential for our Nation’s f children to become informed partici- down and smiling proud that our Na- 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMENIA, pants in our democracy, and this nation still produces men and women like NORTH DAKOTA Chuck and Paula. tional observance promotes history Congratulations Chuck. Keep in education in Rhode Island and through- ∑ Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I touch and keep teaching us. We eagerly out the Nation. This year, National honor a community in North Dakota await your reports from Africa. History Day celebrates its 25th anni- that is celebrating its 125th anniversary. On June 10 and 11, the residents f versary as a national organization. I congratulate Mary as she is hon- of Amenia, ND, celebrated their com- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ored for her presentation, and community’s founding. mend her for her dedication and com- Amenia is a small town in the east- mitment. I join with the citizens of ern part of North Dakota, with a popu- NEW MEXICO JUNIOR COLLEGE Rhode Island in wishing Mary well in lation just under 100. Despite its size, BASEBALL TEAM all her future endeavors.∑ Amenia holds an important place in ∑ Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I rise f the State’s history. Amenia in 1880 today to congratulate the New Mexico when the Northern Pacific Railroad es- Junior College baseball team from 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOLLEY, tablished a station and a settlement Hobbs, NM on winning the 2005 Na- NORTH DAKOTA grew around it. Eban Chaffee of the tional Junior College World Series. ∑ Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I Amenia Sharon Land Co., on whose This is a tournament that involves honor a community in North Dakota home the station was actually built, baseball teams from junior colleges that is celebrating its 100th anniver- called the new settlement Amenia. across the United States. The Thunder- sary. On June 26, the residents of The post office was established on birds swept to the national title with a Tolley, ND, will celebrate a proud his- January 20, 1880, and Edwin McNeil be- perfect record of 5–0 in tournament tory. came the first postmaster of the newly

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.031 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6651 formed community. At a special elec- tary, middle and high school system Nursing Services, Office of the Surgeon tion held December 27, 1927, the village maintain a high academic program General, Bolling AFB, DC. Serving of Amenia was incorporated by a vote with outstanding teachers, administra- briefly in this capacity, she returned to of 14 to 1. The Amenia Sharon Land Co. tors and support staff for approxi- Andrews AFB where she became the rigidly controlled Amenia until it dis- mately 750 students. The city has first Nurse Corps officer to command banded in 1928 and as a result the town- clearly flourished throughout the past the 89th Medical Group, concurrently site was not platted until late in 1928. 125 years! served as the Assistant Air Force Sur- In 1967, Amenia officially became a I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in geon General for Nursing, and became city. congratulating Lisbon, ND, and its the first Air Force nurse promoted to The word Amenia comes from the residents on their first 125 years and in major general in 2003. Latin word meaning pleasant and wishing them well through the next Her career culminates in a dual role today that is more appropriate than century. By honoring Lisbon and all as Assistant Air Force Surgeon Gen- ever. Amenia now has a city park, a the other historic small towns of North eral, Medical Force Development and bar and grill, a city beauty shop and an Dakota, we keep the great tradition of Assistant Air Force Surgeon General elevator. Under the leadership of the pioneering frontier spirit alive for for Nursing, through which she estab- Mayor Donna Myers, Amenia remains a future generations. It is places such as lished and appraised personnel policy delightful community in which to live Lisbon that have helped to shape this and force development actions for over and work. country into what it is today, which is 40,000 active duty officer, enlisted, and I ask the U.S. Senate to join me in why the community of Lisbon is de- civilian medical personnel. I extend my congratulating Amenia, ND, and its serving of our recognition. deepest appreciation to Major General residents on their first 125 years and in Lisbon has a proud past and a bright Brannon for her 30-plus years of dedi- wishing them well in the future. By future.∑ cated military service and offer her my honoring Amenia and all the other his- f congratulations on a phenomenal and toric small towns of North Dakota, we inspirational career.∑ TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL keep the great tradition of the pio- BARBARA C. BRANNON, UNITED f neering frontier spirit alive for future STATES AIR FORCE NURSE generations. It is places such as HONORING THE COMMUNITY OF CORPS, ON THE OCCASION OF Amenia that have helped to shape this BRIDGEWATER, SOUTH DAKOTA HER RETIREMENT country into what it is today, which is ∑ Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise why Amenia is deserving of our rec- ∑ Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, today I today to honor and publicly recognize ognition. wish to recognize a great American and the 125th anniversary of the founding Amenia has a proud past and a bright a true military heroine who has honor- of the city of Bridgewater, SD. In addi- future.∑ ably served our country for over 30 tion to celebrating our nation’s inde- f years in the U.S. Air Force Nurse pendence, we are called today to com- Corps: MG Barbara C. Brannon. Major memorate 125 years of Bridegewater’s 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF LISBON, General Brannon began her career as a proud history. NORTH DAKOTA staff nurse in the Intensive and Coro- Like many towns in South Dakota, ∑ Mr. CONRAD. Mr President, today I nary Care Unit at Malcolm Grow Med- the railroad played an influential role honor a community in North Dakota ical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, in the founding of Bridgewater. In that is celebrating its 125th anniver- MD, and subsequently served through- early 1880, Bridgewater received its sary. On June 16–19, 2005, the residents out the world in Nebraska, California, original name, Nation City, from the of Lisbon, ND will celebrate its history Texas, Florida, Alabama, England, Wy- first settlers and townsite owners, Rob- and founding. oming, Oklahoma, Italy, and the Dis- ert and John B. Nation. In late Novem- Lisbon is a small town in the south- trict of Columbia. ber of that year, however, the town’s east part of North Dakota, with a popu- In each assignment, General Brannon first train depot was built to accommo- lation of about 2,500. Lisbon’s history excelled and overcame every challenge, date the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. began in 1880 when Joseph L. Colton accompanied by reward with greater Paul Railroad, and the town’s name founded the town-site. Colton selected responsibilities and opportunities. An changed from Nation City to Bridge- land here in 1878 and built a flourmill. expert educator and clinician, she as- water. In fact, it was the rail workers The new town-site was platted on both sumed instructor and coordinator posi- who ultimately renamed the city, hav- sides of the beautiful Sheyenne River tions at the School of Health Care ing been forced to carry their drinking at the foot of its bordering hills. In Sciences and in aeromedical evacu- water across a bridge near town. September 1880, he laid out the official ation, and served as assistant chief One of early Bridgewater’s unique town-site and appointed the first post- nurse, quality assurance coordinator, traditions was the chatauqua, a sum- master, George Murray on January 23, and director of ambulatory services at mer festival under a tent loaded with 1880. His wife, Diana Robinson was Tyndall AFB, FL. Serving as a nurse singers, bands, orchestras, lectures, from Lisbon Center, NY, and the city executive management fellow at Air and plays. Adults paid $2 and children was named for that. University Regional Hospital, Maxwell $1.10 for an entire week of star-studded, Lisbon became the county seat in AFB, AL, prepared her to lead the cultural entertainment. While this 1881, and the Northern Pacific Railroad 7520th Air Base Squadron Medical Aid yearly ritual was a town favorite, it reached the site in 1882. It was incor- Station in Wycombe, England. Another quickly lost popularity once roads and porated as a city in 1883, and G.B. unmatched performance led to her cars were improved and movies became Green was appointed the first mayor of competitive selection as the nursing more accessible. Unfortunately, the new budding community. Less than executive management fellow for the Bridgewater’s last chatauqua ended a decade later, in 1891, the North Da- Office of the Surgeon, Strategic Air prematurely, as a cyclone hit and in- kota Soldiers Home was built in Lis- Command, Offutt AFB, NE, and was terrupted the festivities. bon. Throughout the following years, followed by her selection as the chief Bridgewater’s first newspaper, the Lisbon maintained steady growth de- nurse executive, 90th Medical Group, Times, was established in 1880 by Adin veloping into the delightful commu- Francis E. Warren AFB, WY. F. Terrill. The publication lasted for nity that it is today. Below-the-zone promotions to both about 10 years, until it merged with Today, Mayor Morris Saxerud leads lieutenant colonel and colonel illumi- the Bridgewater Brieflet in 1890 and this enthusiastic community. The citi- nated her path to command the 382nd was renamed the Bridgewater Tribune, zens of Lisbon enjoy fine recreation in- Technical Training Squadron, which still exists to this day. cluding an exceptional nine-hole golf Sheppard AFB, TX, the 71st Medical One of Bridgewater’s notable land- course, a beautiful park with tennis Group, Vance AFB, OK and the 31st marks is the city park. Created in 1960 courts, a ball park, an RV park, a ga- Medical Group, Aviano Air Base, Italy. with the help of the Green Thumb or- zebo, swings for youngsters and even a She was later appointed as the direc- ganization, the park came to fruition swimming pool. The Lisbon elemen- tor, Air Force Medical Readiness and following the purchase of four acres of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.024 S15PT1 S6652 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 J.J. Bollinger’s property. This commu- paper, published on Wednesdays and To walk in his door was to be regarded nity park, a cherished Bridgewater Saturdays, kept the community in- and treated as someone special. This amenity, is host to countless family formed of important events in the area. hospitable approach had practical ap- picnics and outdoor activities. Through the years, the residents of plications as well, proven by the res- In the twelve and a half decades since Salem have demonstrated great flexi- taurant’s ranking as the fifth most its founding, Bridgewater has provided bility and perseverance in their ability successful restaurant in the country in its citizens with a rich and diverse at- to flourish despite overwhelming 1984. mosphere. Bridgewater’s 600 proud resi- heartbreak. Since Salem’s founding in The embrace he received from his dents will celebrate the town’s 125th the late nineteenth century, the town peers in the restaurant community was anniversary on July 4, 2005, and it is experienced several destructive fires complete and sustained. He received with great honor that I share with my and floods, destroying grain elevators, the Silver Plate Award from the Inter- colleagues this community’s unique hundreds of homes, and numerous busi- national Foodservice Manufacturers past.∑ nesses. Still, this resilient community Association, the Ivy Award of Distinc- f always managed to recover, rebuild and tion from Institutions/VFM Magazine, prosper. the Golden Door Award from the Inter- HONORING THE CITY OF SALEM, The pioneer men and women of early national Institute of Boston, the Res- SOUTH DAKOTA Salem also exhibited a remarkable pro- taurant of the Year Award in 1976 from ∑ Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise pensity for using the resources and the National Restaurant Association today to honor and publicly recognize riches of the frontier to make a won- amongst many others. the 125th anniversary of the city of derful life for themselves on the plains The best business leaders in our Salem, SD. I would like to recognize of the Dakotas. Richard F. Kneip was a country are people who not only excel this outstanding prairie community as local milk equipment businessman who in commerce but also embrace the an example of the extraordinary work went on to serve as Governor of South larger needs of their community. An- ethic and perseverance of the remark- Dakota, and later as Ambassador to thony embraced this notion with the able people all across the state of Singapore. The sense of community, same passion and determination that South Dakota. moral fortitude, perseverance, and en- defined his professional life. He con- Salem, the county seat of McCook during work ethic that is evident in tributed time, energy and resources to County in southeastern South Dakota, the people and the history of Salem, preserving our national history at the was named by Oliver S. Pendar. stands as a testament to the integrity USS Constitution Museum Foundation, Pendar, the town’s first postmaster, of South Dakotans. It is my honor to reached out to other entrepreneurs named the town for his former home of acknowledge the proud residents of through the Greater Boston Chamber Salem, Massachusetts. Pendar first Salem, SD as they celebrate 125 years of Commerce, brought comfort to suf- moved to McCook County in 1878 and of vibrant history on July 2–4, 2005.∑ fering families through his work with eventually settled in Salem in 1880. f the American Cancer Society, and Platted in July of that year, Salem’s helped create the next generation of location was chosen by the railroad TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY ATHANAS restaurateurs through his support of companies, as it provided an excellent ∑ Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, today I the American Institute of Food and spot for trains to stop and reload sup- recognize and celebrate the life of a Wine. plies as they made their way west. The great American and a gracious host to Anthony breathed real life and mean- town was incorporated in 1885, which is all who crossed his threshold, Mr. An- ing into the American Dream by not the same year residents chose W.D. thony Athanas. Everyone in Massachu- only maximizing its possibilities for Roberts as Salem’s first mayor. setts, along with restaurateurs and him and his family but by expanding Early Salem experienced a great deal past patrons across the country, was those very same opportunities for oth- of economic prosperity during the peak saddened to learn of his passing earlier ers. railroad years of the late nineteenth this month. The last time I walked into Antho- century. The town grew rapidly in its Today, however, I am honored to join ny’s Pier 4 I was greeted in the same first decade and boasted a number of with the countless people who were way I have been for years; with a smile businesses, including several hotels, a touched by his graciousness and charm and handshake from a true gentleman. lumberyard, a furniture store, several in celebrating Anthony’s unique Amer- Anthony Athanas was a great man, one banks, real estate brokers, livery ican journey. Anthony Athanas came who sought the American Dream and barns, and other services vital to a to the United States in 1915 to pursue a through hard work and his love of peo- growing community on the frontier. dream and through hard work and per- ple ended up defining it. We mourn his At its zenith, Salem was home to five severance, along with his instinctual passing, but we are deeply grateful for fine hotels, including the Lewis House, hospitality and keen business sense; his time on earth.∑ the Commercial Hotel, the Irish House Anthony came to embody that dream. f of Parliament, the Depot Hotel, and His entry into the world of res- the Lucerne, all of which flourished taurants was by way of working on ARIZONA STUDENT’S HISTORY during the railroad years. Sadly, many lighting and the maintenance of stoves. PROJECT CHOSEN FOR WHITE of these hotels have come and gone, With a rapidly growing love of the pace HOUSE VISITOR’S DISPLAY but their legacy remains. and hustle of the hospitality business, ∑ Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I congratu- Salem’s first school, a two-story Anthony opened his first restaurant, late Miriam Strauss of Apache Middle frame building located on the site of ‘‘Anthony of Hawthorn,’’ in Lynn, MA, School in Sierra Vista, AZ for her Na- the present high school, was built by in 1937. This endeavor was quickly fol- tional History Day Project entitled, J.E. Miller in 1881 and opened in 1882. lowed by four more restaurants; Haw- ‘‘Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Fireside The first floor consisted of county ad- thorne by the Sea, General Glover Chats.’’ Miriam’s project, along with ministrative offices and classrooms. House, Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn and seven others from around the Nation, The building’s second floor accommo- Pier 4. Of the 5, Anthony’s Pier 4, was chosen from among more than dated church services, a courthouse, opened in 1963, would be his most fa- 2,000 finalists for presentation and dis- and a public hall. mous and enduring. play at the White House Visitor’s Cen- Since its founding, Salem has been Anthony’s Pier 4 became famous for ter on June 15, 2005. Her project was home to three newspapers, the first of serving quality New England seafood to part of this year’s National History which was the Pioneer Register, start- visitors from all over the world and by Day theme, ‘‘Communication: The Key ed by Mr. Jonas Rutan in 1880. In 1883, the late-1960’s Anthony’s Pier 4 was the to Understanding.’’ The National His- Mr. C.F.M. Schenckler established Sa- port of call for movie stars, signers, tory Day program includes half a mil- lem’s second paper, the McCook Coun- performers of all sorts and athletes. Ir- lion students in grades six through ty News, which Mr. J.E. Patten pur- respective of name recognition or so- twelve in all 50 States and the District chased three years later and renamed cial standing, every guest received the of Columbia, so the selection of the Salem Special. This semi-weekly same gracious reception from Anthony. Miriam’s project for presentation is a

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.034 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6653 tremendous honor. I wish this budding The Star of Life is awarded each year the United States, transmitting, pursuant to historian the best of luck in the fu- by the American Ambulance Associa- law, a report relative to transactions involv- ture.∑ tion recognizing America’s top para- ing U.S. exports to the Republic of Korea; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and f medics. The reliable responsiveness and med- Urban Affairs. ANDREW IVY EC–2627. A communication from the Chair- ical and safety expertise performed by man and President, Export-Import Bank of ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I rise paramedics throughout the neighbor- the United States, transmitting, pursuant to today to recognize Mr. Andrew Ivy, an hoods and communities of our country law, a report relative to transactions involv- exceptional history teacher and role deserves high recognition and praise. ing exports to Qatar; to the Committee on model from Kirkland, WA. Mr. Ivy has Paramedics are the first to respond Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. been named Teacher of the Year by the to the urgent health and safety needs EC–2628. A communication from the Dep- Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit of our Nation’s citizens, providing an uty Secretary, Division of Market Regula- tion, Securities and Exchange Commission, Award for outstanding success in invaluable contribution to our society. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of teaching history. This national award The men and women of this profession a rule entitled ‘‘Regulation NMS’’ ((RIN3235– is presented every year to an educator truly are dedicated to helping others as AJ18) (Release No. 34–51808)) received on who develops and uses innovative and they perform a myriad of vital services June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, creative teaching methods that inter- from delivering babies to rescuing the Housing, and Urban Affairs. est students in history and help them lives of individuals in harm’s way. EC–2629. A communication from the Dep- make exciting discoveries about the Mr. President, I would like to recog- uty General Counsel for Equal Opportunity and Administrative Law, Department of past. As a teacher at International nize the following Oregonians who re- Housing and Urban Development, transmit- Community School in Kirkland, WA, ceived the 2005 Star of Life Award: Vic- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a va- Mr. Ivy has shown exemplary commit- tor Hoffer, Elizabeth Fullmer, Greg cancy in the position of Assistant Secretary ment to making history education en- Sorenson, Michael Beaulieu, Shelly for Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner, gaging and exciting, while involving Solum, David Landstrom, and Brett received on June 14, 2005; to the Committee his students in the National History LaCroix. on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Day Program. I want to congratulate each of these EC–2630. A communication from the Dep- National History Day is a yearlong uty General Counsel for Equal Opportunity individuals for their esteemed service and Administrative Law, Department of program in which students explore his- and recognition in receiving this pres- Housing and Urban Development, transmit- torical topics related to an annual tigious award. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a va- theme. Participants qualify for na- Oregon is proud and privileged to call cancy in the position of President, Govern- tional competition after competing in Victor, Elizabeth, Greg, Michael, ment National Mortgage Association, re- several local and State competitions. Shelly, David and Brett its own. ceived on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on In preparing his students for the pro- These Star of Life award recipients Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. gram, Mr. Ivy’s work ethic and re- exemplify their extraordinary perform- EC–2631. A communication from the Assist- ant General Counsel (Banking and Finance), search skills provided students with ance among a profession that provides Department of the Treasury, transmitting, the tools necessary to be successful in critical services to our communities pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled competition. and our Nation. I am most grateful for ‘‘Terrorism Risk Insurance Program—Addi- Teachers like Mr. Ivy play an impor- their service.∑ tional Claims Issues; Insurer Affiliates’’ tant role in education. By teaching f (RIN1505–AB09) received on June 8, 2005; to about the nations past they keep our the Committee on Banking, Housing, and history a part of our current lives. TRIBUTE TO HAZEL HANON AND Urban Affairs. When children question, and discuss GRACE SIERS EC–2632. A communication from the Gen- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- our history, teachers are doing some- ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- thing profoundly patriotic; they are rise in honor of two exceptional curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- helping students understand who we women. Hazel Hanon and Grace Siers, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Flood are as a nation—the importance of our both of Britton, SD, are the last two Elevation Determinations (70 FR 29633)’’ common heritage and the values that active charter members of Marshall ((Docket No. FEMA–D–7571) (44 CFR 65)) re- make us unique. Post No. 3507 Ladies Auxiliary in ceived on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Andrew Ivy has proven exceptional. Britton for the Veterans of Foreign Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. His drive to offer his students the best EC–2633. A communication from the Gen- Wars Lady Auxiliary. eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- education possible has led him to in- Hazel, now 87 years old, joined for her ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- vest a great deal of personal study in husband and brother who both served curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- his curriculum. He regularly attends during World War II in the U.S. Navy port of a rule entitled ‘‘List of Communities training classes to ensure that the ma- and Air Force respectively. Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance (70 terial he teaches is accurate and cur- Grace, now 90 years old, has many FR 21159)’’ ((Docket No. FEMA–7776) (44 CFR rent. Additionally, Mr. Ivy often tries family members who served in the 64)) received on June 14, 2005; to the Com- new approaches to his teaching method military. Her husband served in World mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- fairs in order to keep his classroom inter- War I, and her three brothers in World EC–2634. A communication from the Gen- ested and challenged. His curriculum War II. She has also had five sons, a eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- often changes to meet his very own grandson, and a granddaughter serve ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- high standards and his students greatly our country. curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- benefit from all of his efforts. Hazel and Grace have devoted their port of a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Com- Mr. President, I find it heartening time and energy to the group by hold- munity Eligibility (70 FR 25787)’’ ((Docket that there are educators in this coun- ing banquets, selling poppies, and even No. FEMA–7877) (44 CFR 64)) received on try who devote so much time and effort compiling a dessert cookbook. It is a June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, to shaping the minds of our young peo- Housing, and Urban Affairs. privilege for me to honor them today EC–2635. A communication from the Gen- ple. I hope you and our colleagues will for their past dedication and their con- eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- join me in recognizing Mr. Andrew Ivy tinuing support of our veterans of for- ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- for his dedication to educating the po- eign wars.∑ curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tential leaders of tomorrow.∑ f port of a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Com- f munity Eligibility (70 FR 20299)’’ ((Docket EXECUTIVE AND OTHER No. FEMA–7875) (44 CFR Part 64)) received on AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIA- COMMUNICATIONS June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, TION STAR OF LIFE AWARD RE- The following communications were Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–2636. A communication from the Gen- CIPIENTS laid before the Senate, together with ∑ eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I am accompanying papers, reports, and doc- ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- pleased to rise today to announce seven uments, and were referred as indicated: curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Star of Life award recipients from the EC–2626. A communication from the Chair- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Ele- State of Oregon. man and President, Export-Import Bank of vation Determinations (70 FR 29637)’’ (44 CFR

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A communication from the Gen- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule stance Designation and Reportable Quan- eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- entitled ‘‘American Indian Livestock Feed tities’’ (FRL No. 7924–9) received on June 14, ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- Program’’ (RIN0560–AH26) received on June 2005; to the Committee on Environment and curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- 14, 2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, Public Works. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Ele- Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–2657. A communication from the Prin- vation Determinations (70 FR 29638)’’ (44 CFR EC–2648. A communication from the Assist- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office 67) received on June 14, 2005; to the Com- ant Administrator, National Marine Fish- of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- eries Service, Department of Commerce, ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, fairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2638. A communication from the Gen- a rule entitled ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory ‘‘Hazardous Waste Management System; eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- Species; Atlantic Shark Quotas and Season Modification of the Hazardous Waste Mani- ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- Lengths’’ ((RIN0648–AT07) (I.D. No. 020205F)) fest System; Correction’’ (FRL No. 7925–1) re- curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- received on June 14, 2005; to the Committee ceived on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on port of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Ele- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Environment and Public Works. vation Determinations (70 FR 29639)’’ (44 CFR EC–2649. A communication from the Acting EC–2658. A communication from the Under 67) received on June 14, 2005; to the Com- White House Liaison, Technology Adminis- Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Tech- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- tration, Department of Commerce, transmit- nology, and Logistics, Department of De- fairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a va- fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- EC–2639. A communication from the Gen- cancy in the position of Under Secretary for port relative to the Defense Base Closure and eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- Technology, received on June 14, 2005; to the Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the ment Agency, Department of Homeland Se- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Committee on Armed Services. curity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Transportation. EC–2659. A communication from the Under port of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Ele- EC–2650. A communication from the Acting Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Tech- vation Determinations (70 FR 29634)’’ (44 CFR White House Liaison, International Trade nology, and Logistics, Department of De- 67) received on June 14, 2005; to the Com- Administration, Department of Commerce, fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of port relative to the Defense Base Closure and fairs. a vacancy in the position of Under Secretary Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the EC–2640. A communication from the Sec- for International Trade, received on June 14, Committee on Armed Services. retary of Health and Human Services, trans- 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–2660. A communication from the Under mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Science, and Transportation. Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Tech- ‘‘Child Welfare Outcomes 2002: Annual Re- EC–2651. A communication from the Acting nology, and Logistics, Department of De- port’’; to the Committee on Health, Edu- White House Liaison, International Trade fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- cation, Labor, and Pensions. Administration, Department of Commerce, port relative to the Defense Base Closure and EC–2641. A communication from the Dep- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the uty Executive Director, Pension Benefit a vacancy in the position of Assistant Sec- Committee on Armed Services. Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursu- EC–2661. A communication from the Under ant to law, the report of a rule entitled retary and Director General, received on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Com- Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Tech- ‘‘Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Em- nology, and Logistics, Department of De- ployer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single- merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2652. A communication from the Chair- fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for man, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transport relative to the Defense Base Closure and Valuing and Paying Benefits’’ (29 CFR Parts mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the 4022 and 4044) received on June 14 2005; to the monthly report on the status of its licensing Committee on Armed Services. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and EC–2662. A communication from the Direc- Pensions. and regulatory duties; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. tor, Federal Judicial Center, transmitting, EC–2642. A communication from the Chair- pursuant to law, the Center’s annual report man, International Trade Commission, EC–2653. A communication from the Prin- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office for the 2004 calendar year; to the Committee transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of on the Judiciary. an investigation entitled ‘‘The Impact of of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, EC–2663. A communication from the Rules Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Administrator, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Promotion Authority’’; to the Committee on pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘GEORGIA SIP: Approval and Promulgation Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- Finance. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2643. A communication from the Acting of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; ‘‘Clarifying of Release Gratuities—Release Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Transportation Regulations to More Closely Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Georgia, Redesgination of Atlanta Severe 1- Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attain- Conform to Statutory Provisions’’ (RIN1120– Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the AB21) received on June 14, 2005; to the Com- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settle- ment for Ozone; Maintenance Plan; Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets; Revisions to mittee on the Judiciary. ment Guidelines: Sports Industry Media EC–2664. A communication from the Rules Rules for Air Quality’’ (FRL No. 7924–7) re- Rights Acquired in Connection with a Sports Administrator, Federal Bureau of Prisons, ceived on June 14, 2005 to the Committee on Franchise’’ (UIL: 167. 03–03) received on June Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- Environment and Public Works. 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2644. A communication from the Acting EC–2654. A communication from the Prin- ‘‘Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications: Tech- Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office nical Correction’’ (RIN1120–AB29) received on Internal Revenue Service, Department of the of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- June 14, 2005; to the Committee on the Judi- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ciary. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled report of a rule entitled ‘‘Charitable Con- EC–2665. A communication from the Rules ‘‘GEORGIA SIP. 1-Hour Severe Ozone Non- tributions of Certain Motor Vehicles, Boats, Administrator, Federal Bureau of Prisons, attainment Area and Severe Area Vehicle and Airplanes’’ (Notice 2005–44) received on Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- Miles Traveled’’ (FRL No. 7924–2) received on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Finance. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In- EC–2645. A communication from the Acting June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Environ- fectious Disease Management: Voluntary and Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, ment and Public Works. Involuntary Testing’’ (RIN1120–AB03) re- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the EC–2655. A communication from the Prin- ceived on June 14, 2005; to the Committee on Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office the Judiciary. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Supplemental In- of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- EC–2666. A communication from the Rules formation for Notice 2003–47 and Announce- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Administrator, Federal Bureau of Prisons, ment 2005–19, Executive Stock Option Trans- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- action and Settlement Initiative’’ (An- ‘‘OHIO SIP. 1-Hour Ozone Standard for Ozone ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bu- nouncement 2005–39) received on June 14 2005; Maintenance’’ (FRL No. 7925–3) received on reau of Prisons Emergencies’’ (RIN1120– to the Committee on Finance. June 14, 2005 to the Committee on Environ- AB07) received on June 14, 2005; to the Com- EC–2646. A communication from the Acting ment and Public Works. mittee on the Judiciary. Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, EC–2656. A communication from the Prin- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office f Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 965—Limi- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, COMMITTEES tations on Dividends Received Deductions’’ pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled (Notice 2005–38) received on June 14, 2005; to ‘‘Hazardous Waste Management System; The following executive reports of the Committee on Finance. Identification and Listing of Hazardous committees were submitted:

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.080 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6655 By Mr. LUGAR for the Committee on For- the nominee’s commitment to respond to re- 4. Parents: Reuben Pierce—Deceased; eign Relations. quests to appear and testify before any duly Ardieth Hamilton 0. *Jorge A. Plasencia, of Florida, to be a constituted committee of the Senate. 5. Grandparents: Claude Pierce—Deceased; Member of the Advisory Board for Cuba (Nominations without an asterisk were re- Eugenia Pierce—Deceased; Lewis Davidson— Broadcasting for a term expiring October 27, ported with the recommendation that they Deceased; Willia Davidson—Deceased. 2006. be confirmed.) 6. Brothers and Spouses: R. Darryl Pierce *Jay T. Snyder, of New York, to be a Mem- Nominee: Craig R. Stapleton. 0; Mark D. Pierce 0; Katherine S. Pierce 0. ber of the United States Advisory Commis- Post: Ambassador to France. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Robin L. Pierce 0; sion on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring The following is a list of all members of Margo W. Pierce 0. July 1, 2007. my immediate family and their spouses. I *Donald E. Booth, of Virginia, to be Am- *Christopher J. Hanley, of Maryland, to be have asked each of these persons to inform bassador to the Republic of Liberia. a Member of the Board of Directors of the me of the pertinent contributions made by Nominee: Donald E. Booth. Overseas Private Investment Corporation for them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Post: Ambassador to Liberia. a term expiring December 17, 2006. formation contained in this report is com- The following is a list of all members of *Craig Roberts Stapleton, of Connecticut, plete and accurate. my immediate family and their spouses. I to be Ambassador to France. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: have asked each of these persons to inform *Eduardo Aguirre, Jr., of Texas, to be Am- 1. Self: $2,000, 7/17/03, Bush-Cheney ‘04; me of the pertinent contributions made by bassador to Spain, and to serve concurrently $25,000, 12/28/03, Bush/Cheney Victory 2004; them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- and without additional compensation as Am- $1,000, 2/13/04, John Graves for Congress; formation contained in this report is com- bassador to Andorra. $1,000, 5/28/04, Friends of Jack Orchulli; $2,000, plete and accurate. *Roger Dwayne Pierce, of Virginia, to be 5/28/04, Shays for Congress; $25,000, 6/21/04, Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Ambassador to Republic of Cape Verde. RNC Presidential Trust; $500, 8/21/04, Repub- 1. Self: None. *Donald E. Booth, of Virginia, to be Am- lican Majority for Choice; $1,000, 9/15/04, 2. Spouse—Anita S. Booth: None. bassador to the Republic of Liberia. Peter Coors for Senate; $2,000, 3/26/04, Sim- 3. Children and Spouses: Alison L. Booth, *Molly Hering Bordonaro, of Oregon, to be mons for Congress. None; Peter R. Booth, None; David I. Booth, Ambassador to the Republic of Malta. 2. Spouse: Dorothy W. Stapleton $2,000, 8/19/ None. *Julie Finley, of the District of Columbia, 03, Bush-Cheney ‘04; $1,000, 3/26/04, Simmons 4. Parents: John E. Booth, Deceased—None; to be U.S. Representative to the Organiza- for Congress; $1,000, 8/13/04, Fed PAC; $1,000, Eileen R. Booth, Deceased—None. tion for Security and Cooperation in Europe, 10/8/04, Coors for Senate. 5. Grandparents: Ernest Ford, Deceased— 3. Children and Spouses: Walker Stapleton with the rank of Ambassador. None; Lena Ford, Deceased—None; Edward $500, 9/24/02, Beauprez for Congress; $2,000, 8/ *Richard J. Griffin, of Virginia, to be Di- Booth, Deceased—None; Margaret Booth, De- 20/03, Bush-Cheney ‘04; $1,000, 5/24/04, $500, 10/ rector of the Office of Foreign Missions, and ceased—None. 08/04, Coors for Senate. to have the rank of Ambassador during his 6. Brothers and Spouses: John L. Booth 4. Parents: Katharine H. Stapleton, $2,000, tenure of service. (step-brother) None; Tibby Booth, None. 8/20/03, Bush-Cheney ‘04. *Robert Johann Dieter, of Colorado, to be 7. Sisters and Spouses: Camilla Noyes 5. Grandparents: No contributions. (step-sister), None; George Noyes, None. Ambassador to Belize. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Benjamin F. *Zalmay Khalilzad, of Maryland, to be Am- *Molly Hering Bordonaro, of Oregon, to be Stapleton III (Jane) $208, 10/13/04, Coburn for Ambassador to the Republic of Malta. bassador to Iraq. Senate; $208, 10/29/04, Coors for Senate; $500, *Rodolphe M. Vallee, of Vermont, to be Nominee: Molly Hering Bordonaro. 8/06/04, Udall for Congress; $1,000, 8/26/03, Post: Ambassador to Malta. Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. Bush-Cheney ‘04; $1,000, 6/15/04, Bush-Cheney The following is a list of all members of *Pamela E. Bridgewater, of Virginia, to be ‘04; $1,000, 5/28/04, Shelby for Senate; $1,000, 8/ my immediate family and their spouses. I Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana. 04/04, Coors for Senate; $2,496, 10/13/04, Major- have asked each of these persons to inform *Ann Louise Wagner, of Missouri, to be ity Fund For America’s Future Committee. me of the pertinent contributions made by Ambassador to Luxembourg. them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- *Terence Patrick McCulley, of Oregon, to *Eduardo Aguirre, Jr., of Texas, to be Am- formation contained in this report is com- be Ambassador to the Republic of Mali. bassador to Spain, and to serve concurrently plete and accurate. Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, for the and without additional compensation as Am- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Committee on Foreign Relations I re- bassador to Andorra. 1. Self: Molly Bordonaro—(see attached). port favorably the following nomina- Nominee: Eduardo Aguirre, Jr. 2. Spouse: Matthew Bordonaro—(see at- Post: United States Ambassador to Spain. tion lists which were printed in the tached). The following is a list of all members of 3. Children and Spouses: Brooke A. RECORD on the dates indicated, and ask my immediate family and their spouses. I Bordonaro, No contributions (under 18); unanimous consent, to save the ex- have asked each of these persons to inform Coulter M. Bordonaro, No contributions pense of reprinting on the Executive me of the pertinent contributions made by (under 18). Calendar that these nominations lie at them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- 4. Parents: J. Clayton Hering—see at- the Secretary’s desk for the informa- formation contained in this report is com- tached); Susan ‘‘Sudee’’ Hering, No contribution of Senators. plete and accurate. tions in the past four years. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 5. Grandparents: Betty Boyd—(see at- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 1. Self: $1,000, 01/2001, George W. Bush for objection, it is so ordered. tached); John Boyd—Deceased; Anita President. Hering—Deceased; Jack Hering—Deceased. 2. Spouse: Maria Teresa P. Aguirre: none. Foreign Service nominations beginning 6. Brothers and Spouses: No Brothers. 3. Children and Spouses: Eduardo Aguirre, with Donald B. Clark and ending with Mi- 7. Sisters and Spouses: Lisa Handley, No III: none; Maria Teresa Aguirre: none. chael T. Fritz, which nominations were re- contributions; J.B. Handley, No contribu- 4. Parents: Eduardo L. Aguirre—deceased; ceived by the Senate and appeared in the tions; Kristin Yaker, No contributions; Congressional Record on January 24, 2005. Altagracia Reyes: none. 5. Grandparents: Juan Aguirre—deceased; James Yaker, No contributions. Foreign Service nominations beginning Contribution, amount, date, and donee: Isabel Leon-Aguirre—deceased; Jose Reyes— with Christine Elder and ending with 1. Molly H. Bordonaro, $250, 2/4/2005, Mike deceased; Matilde Perez-Reyes—deceased. Samantha Carl Yoder, which nominations Simpson for Congress; $500, 3/4/2004, Friends were received by the Senate and appeared in 6. Brothers and Spouses: Louise G. Aguirre: none; Anne Marie Aguirre: none. of Gordon Smith; $250, 9/23/2004, Walden for the Congressional Record on April 4, 2005. Congress; $500, 3/8/2004, Craig Schelske for Foreign Service nominations beginning 7. Sisters and Spouses: none. *Roger Dwayne Pierce, of Virginia, to be Congress; $300, 9/21/2000, Charles Starr for with Todd B. Avery and ending with John P. Congress; $1,000, 10/27/1999, Gordon Smith for Yorro, which nominations were received by Ambassador to Republic of Cape Verde. Nominee Roger Dwayne Pierce. U.S. Senate; $400, 11/15/2001, Gordon Smith the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Post Praia, Cape Verde. for U.S. Senate; $1,000, 6/30/1999, George W. sional Record on April 4, 2005. The following is a list of all members of Bush for President; $250, 8/29/2000, Rick Lazio Foreign Service nominations beginning my immediate family and their spouses. I 2000; $1,000, 9/30/2003, Bush-Cheney ’04’ Pri- with Michael Hutchinson and ending with have asked each of these persons to inform mary; $1,000, 1/14/2004, Oregon Republican Marie Zulueta, which nominations were re- me of the pertinent contributions made by Party; $500, 6/28/2002, Gordon Smith Oregon ceived by the Senate and appeared in the them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Victory; $327, 8/30/2002, Gordon Smith Oregon Congressional Record on April 4, 2005. formation contained in this report is com- Victory; $500, 6/28/2002, Gordon Smith for U.S. Foreign Service nominations beginning plete and accurate. Senate. with Charles W. Howell and ending with Hec- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 2. Matthew Bordonaro, $790, 8/30/2000, tor U. Zuccolotto, which nominations were 1. Self: 0. George W. Bush for President; $627, 8/30/2002, received by the Senate and appeared in the 2. Spouse: 0. Gordon Smith Oregon Victory; $627, 9/24/2002, Congressional Record on May 9, 2005. 3. Children and Spouses: Lisa Marie Markel Gordon Smith for U.S. Senate. *Nomination was reported with rec- 0; Howard Markel 0; Christopher Pierce 0; 3. J. Clayton Hering, $1,000, 7/28/2004, Or- ommendation that it be confirmed subject to Michael Pierce 0. egon Republican Party; $500, 9/30/2003, Jim

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.084 S15PT1 S6656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 Zupancic for Congress; $250, 7/27/2004, Jim *Richard J. Griffin, of Virginia, to be Di- formation contained in this report is com- Zupancic for Congress; $250, 9/13/2004, Jim rector of the Office of Foreign Missions, and plete and accurate. Zupancic for Congress; $250, 8/19/2002, Greg to have the rank of Ambassador during his Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Walden for Congress; $1,000, 6/27/2003, Phillips tenure of service. 1. Self: None. for Congress; $250, 6/20/2002, Gordon Smith *Robert Johann Dieter, of Colorado, to be 2. Spouse: None. Oregon Victory; $1,000, 8/28/2002, Gordon Ambassador to Belize. 3. Children and Spouses: Cheryl C. Benard; Smith Oregon Victory; $250, 9/9/2004, Jim Nominee: Robert Johann Dieter. Alexander Khalilzad Benard; Maximilian Feldkamp for Congress; $500, 6/30/2004, Jim The following is a list of all members of Khalilzad Benard. Feldkamp for Congress; $500, 2/26/2004, Phil- my immediate family and their spouses. I 4. Parents: Zahra Khalilzad: None; lips for Congress; $300, 4/17/2004, Phillips for have asked each of these persons to inform Khalilullah (deceased): None. Congress; $2,000, 8/29/2003, Bush-Cheney ’04 me of the pertinent contributions made by 5. Grandparents (deceased): None. Primary. them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- 6. Brothers and Spouses: David Khalilzad: 4. Betty Boyd, $500, 1/26/2000, McCain 2000; formation contained in this report is com- None; Vicky Khalilzad: None; Tory $500, 1/11/2000, Bill Bradley For President. plete and accurate. Khalilzad: None. Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 7. Sisters and Spouses: Aziza Monawar: *Julie Finley, of the District of Columbia, 1. Self; 2. Spouse; 3. Children and Spouses None; Malika Monawar: None; Ashan to be U.S. Representative to the Organiza- Names: Information for 1.–3. is provided on Monawar: None; Basima Khalilzad: None. tion for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the attached sheet. with the rank of Ambassador. 4. Parents: Both parents deceased in 1970’s. *Rodolphe M. Vallee, of Vermont, to be Nominee: Julie Finley. 5. Grandparents: All grandparents deceased Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. Post: U.S. Ambassador to the O.S.C.E. Nominee: Rodolphe Meaker Vallee. The following is a list of all members of prior to 1970. 6. Brothers and Spouses: No brothers. 6. Political Contributions: List all finan- my immediate family and their spouses. I 7. Sisters and Spouses: Barbara L. Dieter, cial contributions made by you, your spouse have asked each of these persons to inform sister, not married; no contributions. or other members of your immediate family, me of the pertinent contributions made by or any organization, corporation, or sub- FEDERAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION REPORT— them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- sidiary thereof, in which you or your spouse ROBERT JOHANN DIETER formation contained in this report is com- has a controlling interest to any local, state plete and accurate. JANUARY 1, 2001 TO MARCH 7, 2005 or national party committee, to any indi- Contributions, amount, date, and donee: 1. Self: Robert J. Dieter. vidual candidate or to any multi-candidate Self: $1,000, 7/04, John Thune for U.S. Sen- Amount, date, and donee: committee during this calendar year and ate; $4,000, 8/04, D.C. Republican Committee; $250, 3–3–01, Elect Francisco Committee; during the four preceding calendar years. $1,500, 6/04, D.C. Republican Committee; $100, 3–06–01, Boulder County Republicans; Contributions, amount, date, and donee: $2,500, 5/04, D.C. Republican Committee; $2,500, 4–22–01, Bill Owens for Governor; $50, 1. Self: Rodolphe M. Vallee: $3,750, 5/04, Leadership Circle PAC; $2,000, 10/ 5–05–01, Citizens for Bill Owens; $100, 8–28–01, State contribution: $400, 07/11/01, Jim Doug- 04, Bush-Cheney ’04 Compliance Committee; Mike Francisco for Congress; $250, 9–17–01, las for Governor; $400, 05/20/02, Bruce Hyde $32,500, 9/04, 2004 Joint Candidate Committee Wayne Allard for U.S. Senate Committee; for Auditor; $400, 07/12/03, Jim Douglas for II; $5,000, 9/03; D.C. Republican Committee; $750, 3–39–02, Wayne Allard for U.S. Senate Governor; $400, 08/12/04, Randy Brock for $1,000, 5/03, D.C. Republican Committee; Committee; $250, 4–09–02, Elect Francisco Ex- Auditor; $100, 09/18/04, Wendy Schroeder for $2,000, 6/03, Bush-Cheney ’04 (Primary); $2,000, ploratory Committee; $1,000, 4–24–02, Allard State Representative; $200, 09/24/04, George 10/03, Citizens for Arlen Specter; $25,000, 9/03, Leadership Committee; $350, 5–16–02, Bob Schiavone; $2,000, 01/30/04, Bill Cobey for Gov- Republican National Committee; $1,000, 4/03, Beauprez for Congress Committee; $250, 9–09– ernor; $300, 08/30/04, Kate Purcell for VT Sen- The Wish List; $1,000, 5/02, Alexander for Sen- 02, Bob Beauprez for Congress Committee; ate. ate Inc., $5,000, 10/02, Dole North Carolina $500, 10–14–02, Bob Beauprez for Congress Federal contributions: ($1,000), 07/17/01, Jef- Victory Committee Inc.; $1,000, 10/02, Committee; $100, 4–12–03, Beauprez for Con- fords for Vermont Committee; $2,020, 02/08/01, Forrester Victory Committee; $500, 8/02, gress; $2,000, 11–07–03, Bush-Cheney ‘04; $1,000, Republican National State Elections Com- Friends of Connie Morella for Congress; 11–14–03, Bob Beauprez for Congress Com- mittee; $2,020, 02/08/01, Republican National $1,000, 5/02, The Wish List; $1,000, 10/02, John mittee; $1,000, 11–10–03, Campbell for Colo- State Elections Committee; $3,000, 07/11/01, Thune for South Dakota; $1,000, 2/02, D.C. Re- rado; $1,000 (refund), 5–03–04, Campbell for VT Republican Committee; $1,000, 10/15/02, public Committee (Federal Account); $1,000, Colorado; $250, 1–18–04, Bob Beauprez for Con- Meub for Congress; $5,000, 09/16/02, VT Repub- 3/02, Raye for Congress; $1,000, 7/02, Team gress Committee; $150, 1–27–04, National Re- lican Committee; $1,500, 06/10/03, Bush-Che- Sununu; $1,000, 8/02, Norm Coleman for U.S. publican Congressional Committee; $50, 2–03– ney 04; $500, 06/30/03, Bush-Cheney 04; $10,000, Senate; $1,000, 3/02, Dole 2002 Committee; 04, Republican National Committee; $5,000, 6– 05/16/03, VT Republican Committee; $25,000, $1,000, 8/02, Cole for Congress; $1,750, 10/02, 04–04, Republican National Committee; 05/19/04, Republican National Committee; The Wish List; $1,000, 5/02, Over-the-Hill $2,000, 6–14–04, Pete Coors for Senate; $2,000, $10,000, 02/17/04, VT Republican Committee; PAC; $500 6/02, National Conservative Cam- 6–14–04, Pete Coors for Senate; $650, 6–28–04, *$12,500, 08/02/04, RNC Joint State Victory paign Fund; $25,000, 3/02, RNC Republican Na- Bob Beauprez for Congress Committee; $500, Committee; *$25,000, 05/21/04, RNC Joint Can- tional State Elections Committee; $500, 3/02, 9–15–04, Walcher for Congress; $50, 9–17–04, didate Committee; *$10,500, 08/02/04, RNC Johnson for Congress; $1,000, 3/02, Lindsey South Dakota Republican Party; $85, 10–18– Joint Candidate Committee; $743.75, 08/24/04, Graham for Senate; $1,000, 6/02, Friends of 04, Colorado Republican Committee; $150, 10– Arizona Republican Party; $2,000, 08/02/04, George Allen; $2,500, 10/01, New Jersey Repub- 26–04, National Republican Congressional BC–04 Compliance Committee; $1,468.75, 08/02/ lican State Committee; $500, 11/01, Green- Committee; $500, 11–01–04, Walcher for Con- 04, CO–03 Congressional Victory Committee; wood for Congress; $500, 10/01, Friends of gress. $2,000, 08/02/04, Friends of Mel Martinez; Katherine Harris; $1,000, 11/01, Norm Coleman 2. Spouse: Gwynneth A.E. Dieter. $1,468.75, 08/02/04, KY–04 Congressional Vic- for U.S. Senate; $1,000, 3/01, The Wish List; Amount, date, and donee: tory Committee; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, LA–03 $500, 11/01, Hagel for Senate Committee; $75, 6–12–03, Republican National Com- Congressional Victory Committee; $1,468.75, $1,000, 6/01, Forbes for Congress; $1,000, 11/01, mittee; $2,000, 8–14–03, Bush-Cheney ‘04; $25, 08/02/04, LA–07 Congressional Victory Com- Talent for Senate Committee; $1,000, 6/01, 4–01–04, Republican National Committee; $25, mittee; $297.50, 08/31/04, Maine Republican Cathy Keating for Congress; $5,000, 1/25/01, 5–02–04; Republican National Committee; Party; $1,265, 08/24/04, Michigan Republican D.C. Republican Committee (RNC Repub- $112, 9–15–04, Beauprez for Congress Com- State Committee; $818.75, 08/18/04, Missouri lican, National state Elections Committee). mittee; $1,000, 10–08–04, Pete Coors for Sen- Republican State Committee; $372.50, 08/31/04, Spouse: William Thompson Finely, de- ate. Nevada Republican State Central Com- ceased. 3. Children and spouses: Megan E. Dieter mittee; $297.50, 08/27/04, New Hampshire Re- Children/Sons: Benjamin E. Finley, II: $500, (not married); no contributions. publican State Committee; $1,487.50, 08/24/04, 6/04, Bill Manger for Congress, Inc.; $500, 9/4, Alexis A. Dieter (not married): Ohio Central & Executive Committee; Bill Manger for Congress, Inc.; $2,000, 6/03, Amount, date, and donee: $521.25, 08/24/04, Oregon Republican Party; Bush-Cheney ’04. Abner M. Finely: $2,000, 6/03, Bush-Cheney $2,000, 8–14–03, Bush-Cheney ‘04. $1,468.75, 08/02/04, PA–15 Congressional Vic- ’04. Nicholas D. Dieter (not married); no con- tory.com; $2,008.75, 08/02/04; Republican Party Parents: Joy Elizabeth Fairman Hamm, tributions. of Florida; $521.25, 08/24/04, Republican Party deceased; Edward Frederick Hamm, Jr., de- of Iowa; $632.50, 08/18/04, Republican Party of ceased. *Zalmay Khalilzad, of Maryland, to be Am- Minnesota; $1,562.50, 08/02/04, Republican Grandparents: Edward Frederick Hamm, bassador to Iraq. Party of Pennsylvania; $372.50, 08/02/04, Re- deceased; Sarah Meek Hamm, deceased; Nominee: Zalmay M. Khalilzad. publican Party of West Virginia; $743.75, 08/ Frederick Wilson Fairman, deceased; Flor- Post: Iraq. 02/04, Republican Party of Wisconsin; ence Joys Fairman, deceased. The following is a list of all members of $1,468.75, 08/02/04, WA–05 Congressional Vic- Brother and Spouses; Thornton Edward my immediate family and their spouses. I tory Committee; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, WA–08 Hamm, none. have asked each of these persons to inform Congressional Victory Committee; $408.75, 08/ Sisters and Spouses: Martha Hamm Spen- me of the pertinent contributions made by 24/04, Washington State Republican Party; cer, none; Harold R. Spencer, None. them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- $1,468.75, 09/30/04, Bob Beauprez for Congress;

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:08 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.090 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6657 $1,468.75, 08/02/04, Max Burns for Congress; Republican Federal Com. of Pennsylvania; have asked each of these persons to inform $2,000, 08/02/04, Richard Burr Committee; $2,008.75, 09/15/04, Republican Party of Flor- me of the pertinent contributions made by $446.25, 08/02/04, Arkansas State Committee; ida; $521.25, 09/15/04, Republican Party of them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- $2,000, 09/17/04, George Nethercutt for Senate; Iowa; $297.50, 09/15/04, Republican Party of formation contained in this report is com- $1,468.75, 09/30/04, Randy Neugebauer Congres- Maine; $632.50, 10/01/04, Republican Party of plete and accurate. sional Committee; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, Anne Minnesota; $297.50, 09/15/04, Republican Party Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Northup for Congress; $1,468.75, 09/20/04, Jon of New Hampshire; $521.25, 09/15/04, Repub- Porter for Congress; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, Rich- lican Party of Oregon; $743.75, 09/15/04, Repub- 1. Self: Federal contributions: ($1,000, 07/17/ ard Renzi for Congress; $1,468.75, 09/29/04, Pete lican Party of Wisconsin; $1,075, 09/15/04, WA– 01, Jeffords for Vermont Committee; $2,020, Sessions for Congress; $1,468.75, 09/29/04, Rob 05 Congressional Victory Committee; $1,075, 02/08/01, Republican National State Elections Simmons for Congress; $2,000, 08/02/04, John 09/15/04, WA–08 Congressional Victory Com- Committee; $2,020, 02/08/01, Republican Na- Thune for U.S. Senate; $2,000, 09/30/04, David mittee; $408.75, 10/04/04, Washington State tional State Elections Committee; $3,000, 07/ Vitter for U.S. Senate; $1,468.75, 09/30/04, Republican Party; $372.50, 10/04/04, WV Re- 11/01, VT Republican Committee; $1,000, 10/15/ Heather Wilson for Congress. publican State Executive Committee; $1,075, 02, Meub for Congress; $5,000, 09/16/02, VT Re- *Joint Committee Contributions to Can- 10/29/04, Roy Ashburn Congress Committee; publican Committee; $1,500, 06/10/03, Bush- didates also shown. $2,000, 11/02/04, Richard Burr Committee; Cheney 04; $500, 06/30/03, Bush-Cheney 04; R.L. Vallee, Inc.: State contributions: $400, $2,000, 11/24/04, Thomas Coburn for Senate $10,000, 05/16/03, VT Republican Committee; 07/12/01, Jim Douglas for Governor; $2,000, 02/ Committee; $1,075, 10/18/04, Geoffrey Davis for $25,000, 05/19/04, Republican National Com- 27/01, Vermont Republican Party; $300, 08/07/ Congress; $1,075, 09/15/04, Charlie Dent; $1,075, mittee; $10,000, 02/17/04, VT Republican Com- 02, Brian Dubie for Lt. Governor; $400, 05/20/ 11/22/04, Larry Diedrich for Congress; $446.25, mittee; *$12,500, 08/02/04, RNC Joint State 02, Bruce Hyde for Representative; $400, 09/25/ 10/15/04, Arkansas State Committee; $1,075, Victory Committee; *$25,000, 05/21/04, RNC 02, John V. LaBarge; $300, 08/07/02, Purcell for 10/15/04, Michael Fitzpatrick for Congress; Joint Candidate Committee; *$10,500, 08/02/04, Senate; $300, 08/07/02, Friends of Scott $1,075, 10/15/04, Jeff Fortenberry; $1,075, 11/01/ RNC Joint Candidate Committee; $743.75, 08/ Shumski; $300, 08/07/02, Diane Snelling for 04, Jim Gerlach for Congress Committee; 24/04, Arizona Republican Party; $2,000, 08/02/ Senate; $300, 08/22/02, Cathy Voyer for Rep- $1,075, 10/17/04, Louis Gohmert for Congress 04, BC–04 Compliance Committee; $1,468.75, resentative; $400, 07/02/03, Jim Douglas for Committee; $1,075, 09/15/04, Kobach for Sen- 08/02/04, CO–03 Congressional Victory Com- Governor; $2,000, 05/15/03, Vermont Repub- ate; $2,000, 09/25/04, Friends of Mel Martinez; mittee; $2,000, 08/02/04, Friends of Mel Mar- lican Committee; $400.00, 08/06/04, Randy $1,075, 11/01/04, Nancy Naples for Congress; tinez; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, KY–04 Congressional Brock for Auditor. $2,000, 11/02/04, George Nethercutt for Senate; Victory Committee; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, LA–03 Twin State Environmental, Inc.: State $1,075, 09/15/04, Ted Poe; $1,075, 11/02/04, Jon Congressional Victory Committee; $1,468.75, contributions: $400, 07/12/01, Jim Douglas for Porter for Congress; $1,075, 11/02/04, Rick 08/02/04, LA–07 Congressional Victory Com- Governor; $2,000, 04/18/01, Vermont Repub- Renzi; $1,075, 09/17/04, John Swallow for Con- mittee; $297.50, 08/31/04, Maine Republican lican Committee. gress, Inc.; $2,000, 11/01/04, John Thune for Party; $1,265, 08/24/04, Michigan Republican Twin State Holding, Inc.: State contribu- State Committee; $818.75, 08/18/04, Missouri tion: $2,000, 10/11/02, Franklin County Repub- U.S. Senate; $2,000, 09/17/04, David Vitter for U.S. Senate; $1,075, 09/17/04, Greg Walcher for Republican State Committee; $372.50, 08/31/04, lican Committee; $400, 08/07/02, Bruce Hyde Nevada Republican State Central Com- for Auditor; $400, 09/25/02, John V. LaBarge Congress; $1,075, 10/25/04, Arlene Wohlgemuth for Congress. mittee; $297.50, 08/27/04, New Hampshire Re- for Treasure; $300, 08/07/02, Purcell for Sen- *Joint Committee Contributions to Can- publican State Committee; $1,487.50, 08/24/04, ate; $300, 08/07/02, Diane Snelling for Senate; didates also shown. Ohio Central & Executive Committee; $2,000.00, 12/16/03, Vermont Republican Party. 3. Children and Spouses: $521.25, 08/24/04, Oregon Republican Party; Verterre Group, Inc.: State contributions: 4. Names: Theodore Vallee (son), Charlie $1,468.75, 08/02/04, PA–15 Congressional Vic- $300, 08/07/02, Brian Dubie for Lt. Governor; Vallee (son), (no contributions). tory Com.; $2,008.75, 08/02/04, Republican $400, 05/20/02, Bruce Hyde for Treasurer; $400, 5. Parents: Rodolphe J. Vallee (father): Party of Florida; $521.25, 08/24/04, Republican 09/25/02, John V. LaBarge for Treasure; $300, State contributions: $400, 08/01/02, Jim Doug- Party of Iowa; $632.50, 08/18/04, Republican 08/07/02, Purcell for Senate; $300, 09/30/02, las for Governor; $250, 05/25/04, Jim Douglas Party of Minnesota; $1,562.50, 08/02/04, Repub- Friends of Scott Shumski; $300 08/07/02, Diane for Governor. lican Party of Pennsylvania; $372.50, 08/02/04 Snelling for Senate; $300, 08/22/02, Cathy Federal contributions: $1,000, 06/19/03, Bush- Republican Party of West Virginia; $743.75, Voyer for Representative; $400, 07/05/03, Jim Cheney ’04; $1,000, 01/20/04, Bush-Cheney ’04. 08/02/04, Republican Party of Wisconsin; Douglas for Governor; $2,000, 05/15/03, Elizabeth Vallee (mother): State contribu- $1,468.75, 08/02/04, WA–05 Congressional Vic- Vermont Republican Party. tions: $400, 10/07/02, Jim Douglas for Gov- Twin State Fuels, Inc: State contributions: ernor; $400, 05/24/04, Jim Douglas for Gov- tory Committee; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, WA–08 $400, 07/12/01, Jim Douglas for Governor. ernor. Congressional Victory Committee; $408.75, 08/ Vallee Holdings, LLC: State contributions: Federal contributions: $1,000, 06/19/03, Bush- 24/04, Washington State Republican Party; $400, 07/12/01, Jim Douglas for Governor; Cheney ’04; $500, 08/27/03, Bush-Cheney ’04; $1,468.75, 09/30/04, Bob Beauprez for Congress; $2,000, 07/12/01, Vermont Republican Party; $500, 01/20/04, Bush-Cheney ’04. $1,468.75, 08/02/04, Max Burns for Congress; Mitchell Mack (father in-law): State con- $300, 08/22/02, Cathy Voyer for Representa- $2,000, 08/02/04, Richard Burr Committee; tributions: $25, 04/15/02, Committee to Elect tive; $2,000, 12/16/03, Vermont Republican $446.25, 08/02/04, Arkansas State Committee; Sara H. Tice; $200, 10/10/02, Vinroot for Gov- Party. $2,000, 09/17/04, George Nethercutt for Senate; 2. Spouse: Denise Vallee: State contribu- ernor; $25, 01/18/03, Karen Ray for State Rep- $1,468.75, 09/30/04, Randy Neugebauer Congres- tions: $400, 07/11/01, Jim Douglas for Gov- resentative; $100, 07/01/04, Committee to elect sional Committee; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, Anne Sara H. Tice. Northup for Congress; $1,468.75, 09/20/04, Jon ernor; $400, 05/20/02, Bruce Hyde for Treas- Dolores Mack (mother in-law): No con- Porter for Congress; $1,468.75, 08/02/04, Rich- urer; $300, 09/10/02, Diane Snelling for Senate; tributions. $400, 07/12/03, Jim Douglas for Governor; $400, 6. Grandparents: Grandmother Ruth White, ard Renzi for Congress; $1,468.75, 09/29/04, Pete 08/12/04, Randy Brock for Auditor; $300, 08/25/ deceased; Grandfather Robert White, de- Sessions for Congress $1,468.75, 09/29/04, Rob 04, Kate Purcell for Senate; $100, 09/18/04, ceased; Grandmother Shirley Vallee, de- Simmons for Congress; $2,000, 08/02/04, John Wendy Schroeder for State Representative; ceased; Grandfather Rodolphe L. Vallee, de- Thune for U.S. Senate; $2,000, 09/30/04, David $200, 09/24/04, George Schiavone; $300, 09/04/04, ceased. Vitter for U.S. Senate; $1,468.75, 09/30/04, Diane Snelling for Senate. 7. Brothers and Spouses: Timothy Vallee Heather Wilson for Congress. Federal Contributions: ($1,000, 07/17/01, Jef- (brother): State contributions: $400, 08/22/02, *Joint Committee Contributions to Can- fords for Vermont Committee; $2,500, 01/09/01, Jim Douglas for Governor; $400, 08/12/04, Jim didates also shown. Vermont Republican Committee; $1,000, 10/01/ Douglas for Governor; $200, 10/18/04, Brian 02, John Sununu (Team Sununu); $5,000, 09/16/ Dunsmore Election Committee. 2. Spouse: Denise Vallee: Federal contribu- 02, Vermont Republican Committee; $2,000, Federal contributions: $2,000, 01/20/04, Bush- tions: ($1,000) 07/17/01, Jeffords for Vermont 06/10/03, Bush-Cheney ’04; $10,000, 01/09/03, Cheney ‘04; $1,000, 09/10/04, Bush-Cheney ‘04 Committee; $2,500, 01/09/01, Vermont Repub- Vermont Republican Committee; $2,000, 10/20/ Compliance Committee, Inc. lican Committee; $1,000, 10/01/02, John 04, Bush-Cheney ’04 Compliance; $25,000, 09/22/ Lynn Vallee (sister-in-law): State con- Sununu (Team Sununu); $5,000, 09/16/02, 04, National Republican Committee; $10,000, tributions: $200, 09/18/04, Randy Brock for Vermont Republican Committee; $2,000, 06/10/ 10/19/04, Vermont Republican Committee; Auditor; $400, 08/12/04, Jim Douglas for Gov- 05, Bush-Cheney ’04; $10,000, 01/09/03, Vermont *$12,500, 09/16/04, RNC Joint State Victory ernor. Republican Committee; $2,000, 10/20/04, Bush- Committee; *$35,500, 09/17/04, RNC Joint Can- Federal contributions: $2,000, 06/16/03, Bush- Cheney ’04 Compliance; $25,000, 09/22/04, Na- didate Committee; $1,075, 09/15/04, LA–03 Con- Cheney ‘04. tional Republican Committee; $10,000, 10/19/ gressional Victory Committee; $1,075,09/15/04, 8. Sisters and Spouses (no contributions): 04, Vermont Republican Committee; *$12,500, LA–07 Congressional Victory Committee; Amy Norris (sister), Kevin Norris (brother 09/16/04, RNC Joint State Victory Committee; $1,265, 10/04/04, Michigan Republican State in-law); Lisa Driver (sister), Jim Driver *$35,500, 09/17/04, RNC Joint Candidate Com- Committee; $818.75, 10/01/04, Missouri Repub- (brother in-law); Andrea Dukas (sister), Tom mittee; $1,075, 09/15/04, LA–03 Congressional lican State Committee-Federal; $372.50, 10/07/ Dukas (brother in-law). Victory Committee; $1,075, 09/15/04, LA–07 04, Nevada Republican State Central Com- Nominee: Rodolphe M. Vallee. Congressional Victory Committee; $1,265, 10/ mittee; $1,487.50, 10/04/04, Ohio State Central Post: Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. 04/04, Michigan Republican State Committee; & Executive Committee; $743.75, 10/01/04, Re- The following is a list of all members of $818.75, 10/01/04, Missouri Republican State publican Party of Arizona; $1,562.50, 09/30/04, my immediate family and their spouses. I Committee-Federal; $372.50, 10/07/04, Nevada

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:11 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.066 S15PT1 S6658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 Republican State Central Committee; 3. Children and Spouses: No children. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND $1,487.50, 10/04/04, Ohio State Central & Exec- 4. Parents: Mrs. Mary H. Bridgewater none; JOINT RESOLUTIONS utive Committee; $743.75, 10/01/04, Republican Mr. Joseph N. Bridgewater, Jr: (deceased) Party of Arizona; $1,562.50, 09/30/04, Repub- (1977). The following bills and joint resolu- lican Federal Com. of Pennsylvania; $2,008.75, 5. Grandparents: Mrs. Blanche Hester (de- tions were introduced, read the first 09/15/04, Republican Party of Florida; $521.25, ceased); Reverend B.H. Hester, (deceased); and second times by unanimous con- 09/15/04, Republican Party of Iowa; $297.50, 09/ Mr. Joseph N. Bridgewater (deceased); Mrs. sent, and referred as indicated: 15/04, Republican Party of Maine; $632.50, 10/ Ethel Bridgewater (deceased). By Mr. CORZINE (for himself, Mr. KEN- 01/04, Republican Party of Minnesota; $297.50, Brothers and Spouses: Joseph N. Bridge- NEDY, Mrs. CLINTON, and Mr. REED): 09/15/04, Republican Party of New Hampshire; water III (adopted step brother), none to my S. 1249. A bill to require the Secretary of $521.25, 09/15/04, Republican Party of Oregon; knowledge. Education to rebate the amount of Federal $743.75, 09/15/04, Republican Party of Wis- Sisters and Spouses: Mrs. Claudia Walton, Pell Grant aid lost as a result of the update consin; $1,075, 09/15/04, WA–05 Congressional step sister, none to my knowledge. to the tables for State and other taxes used Victory Committee; $1,075, 09/15/04, WA–08 *Ann Louise Wagner, of Missouri, to be in the Federal student aid need analysis for Congressional Victory Committee; $408.75, 10/ Ambassador to Luxembourg. award year 2005-2006; to the Committee on 04/04, Washington State Republican Party; Nominee: Ann L. Wagner. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. $372.50, 10/04/04, WV Republican State Execu- Post: United States Ambassador. By Mr. REID (for Mr. JEFFORDS (for tive Committee; $1,075, 10/29/04, Roy Ashburn The following is a list of all members of himself, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. LAUTEN- Congress Committee; $2,000, 11/02/04, Richard my immediate family and their spouses. I BERG, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. Burr Committee; $2,000, 11/24/04, Thomas have asked each of these persons to inform CHAFEE)): Coburn for Senate Committee; $1,075, 10/18/04, me of the pertinent contributions made by S. 1250. A bill to reauthorize the Great Ape Geoffrey Davis for Congress; $1,075, 09/15/04, them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Conservation Act of 2000; to the Committee Charlie Dent; $1,075, 11/22/04, Larry Diedrich formation contained in this report is com- on Environment and Public Works. for Congress; $446.25, 10/15/04, Arkansas State plete and accurate. By Mr. ALLARD: Committee; $1,075, 10/15/04, Michael Contributions, amount, date, and donee: S. 1251. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Fitzpatrick for Congress; $1,075, 10/15/04, Jeff 1. Self: $375, 02/24/2001, MO Republican Energy to purchase certain essential mineral Fortenberry; $1,075, 11/01/04, Jim Gerlach for State Cmte.; $1,000, 10/19/2001, Talent, James; rights as part of a comprehensive natural re- Congress Committee; $1,075, 10/17/04, Louis $1,000, 12/31/2001, Akin, Todd; $1,000, 03/25/2002, source damage settlement; to the Committee Gohmert for Congress Committee; $1,075, 09/ Talent, James; $1,000, 06/06/2003, Bond, Kit; on Armed Services. 15/04, Kobach for Senate; $2,000, 09/25/04, $1,850, 07/07/2003, Bush, George W.; $150, est. By Mr. AKAKA (for himself and Mr. Friends of Mel Martinez; $1,075, 11/01/04, 04/2004, Bush, George W. SALAZAR): Nancy Naples for Congress; $2,000, 11/02/04, 2. Spouse: Raymond Thomas Wagner, Jr., S. 1252. A bill to amend section 1922A of George Nethercutt for Senate; $1,075, 09/15/04; $500, 02/01/2001, RNC Nat’l St. Elections title 38, United States Code, to increase the Ted Poe; $1,075, 11/02/04, Jon Porter for Con- Cmte.; $225, 02/03/2001, ERAC PAC*; $500, 07/20/ amount of supplemental insurance available gress; $1,075, 11/02/04, Rick Renzi; $1,075, 09/17/ 2001, ROYB Fund**; $500, 12/31/2001, ERAC for totally disabled veterans; to the Com- 04, John Swallow for Congress, Inc.; $2,000 11/ PAC*; $1,000, 12/09/2002, ERAC PAC*; $2,000, 09/ mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. 01/04, John Thune for U.S. Senate; $2,000, 09/ 30/2003, Bush, George W.; $250, 12/25/2003, By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Mr. 17/04, David Vitter for U.S. Senate; $1,075, 09/ Bond, Kit; $1,250, 12/31/2003, ERAC PAC*; PRYOR, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. GRAHAM, 17/04, Greg Walcher for Congress; $1,075, 10/25/ $1,250, 08/2004, ERAC PAC*. and Mr. NELSON of Florida): S. 1253. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 04, Arlene Wohlgemuth for Congress. *Enterprise Rent-A-Car Political Action enue Code of 1986 to allow a credit to holders *Joint Committee Contributions to Can- Committee. of qualified bonds issued to finance certain didate also shown. **Rely On Your Beliefs Political Action rural development projects, and for other 3. Children and Spouses: (No contribu- Committee (Roy Blunt). purposes; to the Committee on Finance. tions): Theodore Vallee (son); Charlie Vallee 3. Children and Spouses: Raymond Thomas (son). Wagner, III, None (unmarried minor); Ste- f 4. Parents: Rodolphe J. Vallee (father); phen Earl Wagner, None (unmarried minor); Federal contributions: $1,000, 06/19/03, Bush- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Mary Ruth Wagner, None (unmarried minor). SENATE RESOLUTIONS Cheney ’04; $1,000, 01/20/04, Bush-Cheney ’04. 4. Parents: Ruth Ann Trousdale, None; Elizabeth Vallee (mother): Federal con- Charles Earl Trousdale, $100, 03/25/2002, Tal- The following concurrent resolutions tributions: $1,000, 06/19/03 Bush-Cheney ’04; ent, James. and Senate resolutions were read, and $500, 08/27/03 Bush-Cheney ’04; $500, 01/20/04 5. Grandparents: Ruth Ann Sinnett—de- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Bush-Cheney ’04. ceased; Charles Joseph Sinnett—deceased; Mitchell Mack (father in-law): No Con- By Mr. OBAMA (for himself and Mr. Delma Brown—deceased; Delma Brown—de- tributions. LEVIN): ceased; S. Earl Trousdale—deceased. Dolores Mack (mother in-law): No Con- S. Con. Res. 42. A concurrent resolution 6. Brothers and Spouses: David Earl tributions. recognizing the historical significance of the Trousdale, None; Jennifer Trousdale, None. 5. Grandparents: Grandmother Ruth Juneteenth Independence Day, and express- White—deceased; Grandfather Robert 7. Sisters and Spouses: Karen Marie ing the sense of Congress that history should White—deceased; Grandmother Shirley Wright, None; Marshall Wright, None. be regarded as a means for understanding the Vallee—deceased; Grandfather Rodolphe L. *Terence Patrick McCulley, of Oregon, to past and solving the challenges of the future; Vallee—deceased. be Ambassador to the Republic of Mali. to the Committee on the Judiciary. Nominee: Terence P. McCulley. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Timothy Vallee f (brother): Federal contributions: $2,000, 01/20/ Post: Mali. 04, Bush-Cheney ’04; $1,000, 09/10/04, Bush-Che- The following is a list of all members of ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS my immediate family and their spouses. I ney ’04 Compliance Committee, Inc. S. 51 Lynn Vallee (sister-in-law): Federal con- have asked each of these persons to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the tributions: $2,000, 06/16/03, Bush-Cheney ’04. name of the Senator from North Caro- 7. Sisters and Spouses (No contributions): them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Amy Norris (sister), Kevin Norris (brother formation contained in this report is com- lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- in-law); Lisa Driver (sister), Jim Driver plete and accurate. sor of S. 51, a bill to ensure that women (brother in-law); Andrea Dukas (sister), Tom Contributions, amount, date, and donee: seeking an abortion are fully informed Dukas (brother in-law). 1. Self, none, (except for annual check-off regarding the pain experienced by their on joint federal Income tax return); unborn child. 2. Spouse, none, (except for annual check- *Pamela E. Bridgewater, of Virginia, to be S. 58 off on joint federal Income tax return). Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana. At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the Nominee: Pamela Ethel Bridgewater. 3. Children and Spouses: Sean P. McCulley Post: Republic of Ghana. (12), none; Liam T. McCulley (8), none. name of the Senator from Washington The following is a list of all members of 4. Parents: William M. McCulley, None; (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- my immediate family and their spouses. I Doris J. McCulley, none. sor of S. 58, a bill to amend title 10, have asked each of these persons to inform 5. Grandparents: Roy Millage—deceased United States Code, to permit former me of the pertinent contributions made by (1961); Grace Millage Smith, deceased (1997); members of the Armed Forces who them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- Elzie McCulley, deceased (1985); Jessie have a service-connected disability formation contained in this report is com- McCulley, deceased (1990). rated as total to travel on military air- plete and accurate. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Larry A. Contributions, amount, date, and donee McCulley, none; Karen McCulley (sister-in- craft in the same manner and to the 1. Se: None other than on U.S. Fed tax re- law), none; Stephen W. McCulley, none; same extent as retired members of the turn for Presidential elections. Christine McCulley (sister-in-law), none. Armed Forces are entitled to travel on 2. Spouse: No spouse. 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. such aircraft.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:11 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.094 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6659 S. 59 net scams involving fraudulently ob- S. 760 At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the taining personal information, com- At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the name of the Senator from Washington monly known as phishing. name of the Senator from California (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- S. 512 (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- sor of S. 59, a bill to amend title 10, At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the sponsor of S. 760, a bill to amend the United States Code, to authorize cer- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. Public Health Service Act to provide a tain disabled former prisoners of war to MARTINEZ) was added as a cosponsor of means for continued improvement in use Department of Defense commissary S. 512, a bill to amend the Internal emergency medical services for chil- and exchange stores. Revenue Code of 1986 to classify auto- dren. S. 146 matic fire sprinkler systems as 5-year S. 784 At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the property for purposes of depreciation. At the request of Mr. THOMAS, the names of the Senator from Washington S. 521 name of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. CANTWELL) and the Senator from At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a cosponsor California (Mrs. BOXER) were added as name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. of S. 784, a bill to amend title XVIII of cosponsors of S. 146, a bill to amend AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Social Security Act to provide for title 38, United States Code, to deem 521, a bill to amend the Public Health the coverage of marriage and family certain service in the organized mili- Service Act to direct the Secretary of therapist services and mental health tary forces of the Government of the Health and Human Services to estab- counselor services under part B of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and lish, promote, and support a com- medicare program, and for other pur- the Philippine Scouts to have been ac- prehensive prevention, research, and poses. tive service for purposes of benefits medical management referral program S. 861 under programs administered by the for hepatitis C virus infection. At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. S. 619 name of the Senator from Montana S. 155 At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the (Mr. BURNS) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the name of the Senator from Connecticut of S. 861, a bill to amend the Internal names of the Senator from Pennsyl- (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as a co- Revenue Code of 1986 to provide transi- vania (Mr. SPECTER) and the Senator sponsor of S. 619, a bill to amend title tion funding rules for certain plans from Pennsylvania (Mr. SANTORUM) II of the Social Security Act to repeal electing to cease future benefit accru- were added as cosponsors of S. 155, a the Government pension offset and als, and for other purposes. bill to increase and enhance law en- windfall elimination provisions. S. 876 forcement resources committed to in- S. 635 At the request of Mr. HATCH, the vestigation and prosecution of violent At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the name of the Senator from New York gangs, to deter and punish violent gang name of the Senator from Washington (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- crime, to protect law-abiding citizens (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cosponsor of S. 876, a bill to prohibit human and communities from violent crimi- sor of S. 635, a bill to amend title XVIII cloning and protect stem cell research. nals, to revise and enhance criminal of the Social Security Act to improve S. 911 penalties for violent crimes, to reform the benefits under the medicare pro- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the and facilitate prosecution of juvenile gram for beneficiaries with kidney dis- name of the Senator from Washington gang members who commit violent ease, and for other purposes. (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- crimes, to expand and improve gang S. 647 sor of S. 911, a bill to amend title XVIII prevention programs, and for other At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the of the Social Security Act to provide purposes. name of the Senator from North Caro- for reimbursement of certified midwife S. 241 lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- services and to provide for more equi- At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the sor of S. 647, a bill to amend title XVIII table reimbursement rates for certified name of the Senator from California of the Social Security Act to authorize nurse-midwife services. (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor physical therapists to evaluate and S. 1002 of S. 241, a bill to amend section 254 of treat medicare beneficiaries without a At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the the Communications Act of 1934 to pro- requirement for a physician referral, name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. vide that funds received as universal and for other purposes. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor of S. service contributions and the universal S. 695 1002, a bill to amend title XVIII of the service support programs established At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the Social Security Act to make improve- pursuant to that section are not sub- names of the Senator from Louisiana ments in payments to hospitals under ject to certain provisions of title 31, (Ms. LANDRIEU), the Senator from the medicare program, and for other United States Code, commonly known Pennsylvania (Mr. SANTORUM), the Sen- purposes. as the Antideficiency Act. ator from South Dakota (Mr. THUNE), S. 1034 S. 340 the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the ROCKEFELLER), the Senator from Cali- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. name of the Senator from Massachu- fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) and the Sen- ALLEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- ator from North Dakota (Mr. DORGAN) 1034, a bill to provide for local control sponsor of S. 340, a bill to maintain the were added as cosponsors of S. 695, a for the siting of windmills. free flow of information to the public bill to suspend temporarily new shipper S. 1046 by providing conditions for the feder- bonding privileges. At the request of Mr. KYL, the name ally compelled disclosure of informa- S. 714 of the Senator from Florida (Mr. MAR- tion by certain persons connected with At the request of Mr. SMITH, the TINEZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. the news media. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. 1046, a bill to amend title 28, United S. 471 COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. States Code, with respect to the juris- At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the 714, a bill to amend section 227 of the diction of Federal courts over certain name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. cases and controversies involving the REID) was added as a cosponsor of S. 227) relating to the prohibition on junk Pledge of Allegiance. 471, a bill to amend the Public Health fax transmissions. S. 1081 Service Act to provide for human em- S. 722 At the request of Mr. KYL, the name bryonic stem cell research. At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. S. 472 name of the Senator from North Caro- LAUTENBERG) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- of S. 1081, a bill to amend title XVIII of name of the Senator from New York sor of S. 722, a bill to amend the Inter- the Social Security Act to provide for (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the a minimum update for physicians’ serv- sor of S. 472, a bill to criminalize Inter- tax on beer to its pre-1991 level. ices for 2006 and 2007.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.072 S15PT1 S6660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 S. 1112 homeless health centers, and for other ceiving a dramatic reduction in their At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the purposes. Federal financial aid come the return name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. S. RES. 39 of classes this September. Due to an ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, his obscure change made in December of 1112, a bill to make permanent the en- name was added as a cosponsor of S. 2004 to a complicated and little-known hanced educational savings provisions Res. 39, a resolution apologizing to the formula used by the Department of for qualified tuition programs enacted victims of lynching and the descend- Education to determine Pell Grant eli- as part of the Economic Growth and ants of those victims for the failure of gibility and allotment, many students Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. the Senate to enact anti-lynching leg- will see a surprising increase in their S. 1120 islation. expected family contribution, EFC, and At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the a decrease in their Pell Grants. We name of the Senator from South Da- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. must act now to prevent these de- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. creases in aid from pricing our stu- sponsor of S. 1120, a bill to reduce hun- Res. 39, supra. dents out of college, forcing them to ger in the United States by half by S. RES. 42 postpone their education and put their 2010, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the career goals on hold. S. 1138 name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. These changes to the tax tables, at At the request of Mr. ALLEN, the ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. the behest of the Administration, have name of the Senator from Massachu- Res. 42, a resolution expressing the the effect of cutting $300 million from setts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a co- sense of the Senate on promoting ini- the successful Pell grant program, sponsor of S. 1138, a bill to authorize tiatives to develop an HIV vaccine. upon which more than 5 million stu- the placement of a monument in Ar- S. RES. 134 dents nationwide rely. It is projected lington National Cemetery honoring At the request of Mr. SMITH, the that, as a result of these cuts, 1.3 mil- the veterans who fought in World War name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. lion students will see a reduction in II as members of Army Ranger Battal- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. their Pell grants and a projected 90,000 ions. Res. 134, a resolution expressing the more will become ineligible entirely for Pell grant assistance. According to S. 1157 sense of the Senate regarding the mas- a survey performed by the New York At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the sacre at Srebrenica in July 1995. Times, some students could lose up to name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. S. RES. 154 $6,000 in financial aid and the average STEVENS) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the family will have to pay an extra $1,700 S. 1157, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. before clearing the eligibility bar. Revenue Code of 1986 to treat gold, sil- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. ver, platinum, and palladium, in either Res. 154, a resolution designating Octo- Although the situation is imminent, coin or bar form, in the same manner ber 21, 2005 as ‘‘National Mammog- this is not the first time the Senate as equities and mutual funds for pur- raphy Day’’. has acted to block such changes to the poses of maximum capital gains rate S. RES. 155 Pell Grant award formula. I success- for individuals. At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the fully secured language in the FY04 Onmibus Appropriations bill that S. 1172 names of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. blocked the administration from car- At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the MURKOWSKI) and the Senator from Mas- rying out a similar plan for the 2004– name of the Senator from Missouri sachusetts (Mr. KERRY) were added as 2005 school year. The same provision, (Mr. TALENT) was added as a cosponsor cosponsors of S. Res. 155, a resolution however, was dropped during the con- of S. 1172, a bill to provide for programs designating the week of November 6 ference deliberations of the FY05 Om- to increase the awareness and knowl- through November 12, 2005, as ‘‘Na- nibus Appropriations bill. In response, edge of women and health care pro- tional Veterans Awareness Week’’ to I, along with 31 of my Senate col- viders with respect to gynecologic can- emphasize the need to develop edu- leagues, introduced S. 187, the Ensur- cers. cational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country. ing College Access for All Americans S. 1240 AMENDMENT NO. 783 Act, which would have prevented the At the request of Mr. SMITH, the new calculations from reducing Pell name of the Senator from Tennessee At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- ida, the name of the Senator from Grants for the 2005–2006 academic year. (Mr. ALEXANDER) was added as a co- Alas, the Senate has not acted with sponsor of S. 1240, a bill to amend the Maine (Ms. SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of amendment No. 783 intended enough haste, and by now many finan- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow cial aid departments have already dean investment tax credit for the pur- to be proposed to H.R. 6, a bill Re- served. termined their student aid packages chase of trucks with new diesel engine based on the new figures. Students are technologies, and for other purposes. f beginning to realize the harsh reality S.J. RES. 18 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED of rising college tuitions matched by a At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS government unwilling to support its name of the Senator from Colorado By Mr. CORZINE (for himself, own future leaders. Our only remaining (Mr. SALAZAR) was added as a cospon- Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. CLINTON, option is to provide these students sor of S.J. Res. 18, a joint resolution and Mr. REED): with these rebates so that they will not approving the renewal of import re- S. 1249. A bill to require the Sec- lose their financial aid for the coming strictions contained in the Burmese retary of Education to rebate the school year. Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. amount of Federal Pell Grant aid lost This bill calls on the Secretary of S. RES. 31 as a result of the update to the tables Education to calculate the increase in At the request of Mr. COLEMAN, the for State and other taxes used in the a student’s expected family contribu- names of the Senator from New York Federal student aid need analysis for tion due to the tax table modifications (Mrs. CLINTON), the Senator from Cali- award year 2005–2006; to the Committee and then provides each such student fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) and the Sen- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- with a rebate equal to that increase. ator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) were sions. The legislation would hold harmless added as cosponsors of S. Res. 31, a res- Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I join any student whose expected family olution expressing the sense of the Sen- with Senator KENNEDY and others contribution decreased or stayed the ate that the week of August 7, 2005, be today in introducing an urgent and same as a result of the changes. Fur- designated as ‘‘National Health Center critical piece of legislation, the Stu- thermore, the rebate would be treated Week’’ in order to raise awareness of dent Fairness Act. in the same manner as other financial health services provided by commu- This bill would provide rebates to the assistance for tax purposes and would nity, migrant, public housing, and many college students who will be re- not affect future Pell Grant eligibility.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.073 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6661 In addition, our bill has recently re- 1070a et seq.) available for such student Higher Education Act this year to find ceived the endorsement of the Cam- based on the updated tax tables described in a data source that provides timely, ac- paign for America’s Future, an organi- subsection (a)(1) for award year 2005–2006. curate information. Until we have done (c) TREATMENT OF REBATE.—Any rebate zation that has been a great advocate amount provided to a student under this sec- so, I urge my colleagues to support the for students and has been actively col- tion shall not be— Kennedy-Corzine bill, so that thou- lecting stories from American students (1) treated as a resource or estimated fi- sands of students who are harmed by about the incredible impact of finan- nancial aid for determining an overaward; these changes can retain their grants cial aid on their lives. (2) adjusted based upon the student’s at- of aid and continue their college edu- I thank the National Association of tendance status during the 2005–2006 payment cation. Student Financial Aid Administrators period; for their help in crafting this bill and (3) included as assistance provided to such By Mr. REID (for Mr. JEFFORDS their support in helping students re- student under section 484B of the Higher (for himself, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091b); LAUTENBERG, Mr. LIEBERMAN, ceive the financial aid they deserve. (4) considered as income received when I urge my colleagues to pass the Stu- completing any form required by the Sec- and Mr. CHAFEE)): dent Fairness Act immediately to pre- retary under section 483 of the Higher Edu- S. 1250. A bill to reauthorize the vent any student from putting off col- cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1090); and Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000; to lege because their financial aid has (5) treated as other financial aid, assets, or the Committee on Environment and suddenly and mysteriously dis- income for purposes of determining the need Public Works. appeared. for financial assistance for any award year (At the request of Mr. REID, the fol- I ask unanimous consent that the subsequent to award year 2005–2006. lowing statement was ordered to be (d) AUTHORITY TO USE CONTRACTORS FOR text of the bill be printed in the printed in the RECORD.) ADMINISTRATION.— ECORD ∑ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, R . (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in There being no objection, the bill was paragraph (2), the Secretary may provide by today I introduce the Great Ape Con- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as contract for the administration of the reservation Reauthorization Act of 2005. follows: quirements of this section. Over the past decade I have sponsored S. 1249 (2) INSTITUTIONS NOT REQUIRED TO PERFORM legislation to establish and reauthorize Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS.—Any institution programs designated for the conserva- resentatives of the United States of America in that is eligible to participate in programs tion of several multinational species Congress assembled, under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the including African elephants, Asian ele- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a et seq.) shall not be required to perform any phants, rhinoceros and tigers, and ma- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Student rine turtles. Fairness Act’’. administrative requirement under this Act. (e) USE OF FAFSA DATA PERMITTED.—The Throughout my years in Congress, SEC. 2. REBATE REQUIRED. Secretary may use information provided on endangered species conservation has (a) CALCULATION OF EXPECTED FAMILY CON- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid been among my highest priorities, but TRIBUTION.—Beginning 60 days after the date to comply with the requirements of this sec- of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the recent birth of my first grandson tion. Education (referred to in this Act as the lends new strength to my commitment (f) REQUIRED PAYMENTS OF REBATE.—The to preserve the natural world for future ‘‘Secretary’’) shall, for each student who Secretary shall transfer any unobligated submits a completed Free Application for funds available to the Secretary under the generations. Federal Student Aid described in section 483 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Pub- The great apes—chimpanzees, goril- of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. lic Law 108–447) as may be necessary to carry las, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons— 1090) for the 2005–2006 award year, calculate— out this Act. constitute a group of 14 primate species (1) the expected family contribution, as de- that share a high percentage of genetic termined for such student for such award Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, today year on the basis of the allowance for State I join Senators CORZINE, CLINTON, and characteristics with human beings. and other taxes as adjusted by the updated REED to introduce legislation to ease Among them, certain species have tax tables published in the Federal Register the harsh effects of the implementa- demonstrated the ability to learn on Thursday, December 23, 2004 (69 Fed. Reg. tion of changes in the State and local human behaviors. Left unharmed, they 76926-76927); and tax tables on college students receiving may live for 30 to 50 years and form (2) the expected family contribution that need-based financial aid. complex social relationships. As Dr. would apply to such student if such calcula- When a decision is made by any ad- Jane Goodall said in a BBC News arti- tion was based upon the allowance for State cle in 2002, ‘‘All [great ape species] and other taxes used for the 2004–2005 award ministration that affects what families year. pay for college, it is important for Con- have minds that can solve simple prob- (b) REBATE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE PELL gress to understand the factors that led lems and all have feelings. So it’s a GRANT AWARD.— to the decision and the impact of the moral responsibility to save them from (1) IN GENERAL.—For each student for decision on the Nation’s families. extinction.’’ whom the amount determined under sub- In light of the slumping economy, The United Nations Environment section (a)(1) exceeds the amount determined State budget crises, and rising college Programme estimates that fewer than under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall— costs, the Department’s proposed 100,000 Western lowland gorillas cur- (A) determine the amount (if any) by which— changes come at a very difficult time rently remain worldwide. Only 30,000 (i) the Federal Pell Grant aid under sub- for students and their families. Raising orangutans remain in Southeast Asia. part 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Edu- the cost of tuition by a few hundred According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a et seq.) dollars may force a student to leave Service, whereas more than one mil- that would have been provided to such stu- school, and it is our responsibility to lion chimpanzees populated the dense dent if such calculation was based upon the ensure that these changes are being forests of Africa in 1960, fewer than allowance for State and other taxes for the made for sound reasons. 200,000 survive in the wild today. 2004–2005 award year, exceeds The Department is authorized to In regions of Western and Central Af- (ii) the Federal Pell Grant aid provided to rica and Southeast Asia, where popu- such student for award year 2005–2006, based make annual revisions in the State and upon the updated tax tables described in sub- local tax tables, but for years the lag lations of these captivating creatures section (a)(1); and in the data has made administrations still remain, the continued existence of (B) not later than 30 days after the date of reconsider making changes. We need to great ape species will depend upon find- the determination under subparagraph (A), look for better ways to make sure that ing solutions to various complicated provide directly to such student a rebate the data reflect the taxes that are cur- threats including habitat destruction, equal to the amount of such excess. rently being paid by families before we disease, and poaching. (2) NO REDUCTION.—If the amount deter- adjust the tables. One problem of elevated concern for mined under subsection (a)(1) for a student is I urge the Department of Education scientists is the alarming number of equal to or less than the amount determined under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall to work with Congress to decide if new outbreaks of the ebola virus in Af- not reduce the amount of the Federal Pell these data are indeed the best informa- rica. As we have become increasingly Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of tion that we have. We can use the op- aware of the substantial risk to human the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. portunity of the reauthorization of the life that ebola and similar viruses pose

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:08 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.076 S15PT1 S6662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 in parts of Central and Western Africa, top threshold cap on administrative ex- SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. few understand the serious impact that penses from $80,000 to $150,000, though I The Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 is these diseases have on great ape popu- should note that over the past five amended by striking section 6 (16 U.S.C. 6305) lations. A study published in the jour- years, Federal appropriations have yet and inserting the following: nal Nature in 2003 reports that when an to bring the cap on administrative ex- ‘‘SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated ebola outbreak affects a given area, penses to the top threshold amount. to the Fund— more than 80 percent of all great apes Additional provisions of the bill will ‘‘(1) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 living in that area will die of the dis- expand the variety of conservation and 2007; ease. projects eligible for assistance to in- ‘‘(2) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and In August 2004, the International clude those that address the root ‘‘(3) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 Primatological Society released pre- causes of threats to great apes in range and 2010.’’.∑ liminary evidence that suggests that as states, including the illegal bushmeat many as 20,000 Western lowland goril- trade, diseases, lack of regional or By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, las may be at risk as the result of a local capacity for conservation and Mr. PRYOR, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. new outbreak of the ebola virus in the habitat loss due to natural disasters. GRAHAM, and Mr. NELSON of Republic of Congo. The bill also amends an existing re- Florida): Developing vaccines and techniques quirement in the law that requires that S. 1253. A bill to amend the Internal to prevent the decimation of great ape the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service an- Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit populations as a result of ebola will re- nually convene a panel of experts. My to holders of qualified bonds issued to quire a coordinated effort among con- bill exempts expert panels under this finance certain rural development servationists, wildlife biologists, and law from the Federal Advisory Com- projects, and for other purposes; to the those responding to human outbreaks. mittee Act and provide the adminis- Committee on Finance. Supported in part by the Great Ape trator with greater flexibility to deter- Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. President, I ask Conservation Fund, the U.S. Fish and mine when it is appropriate to convene unanimous consent that the text of the Wildlife Service recently convened a an expert panel. bill be printed in the RECORD. meeting of experts to begin the process I remain hopeful that despite the There being no objection, the bill was of developing a research and interven- overwhelming challenges that jeop- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as tion plan. This meeting typifies this ardize the continued survival of great follows: kind of collaborative conservation ef- apes, we can do our part to sustain ef- S. 1253 fort that the Great Ape Conservation forts to halt their unnecessary extinc- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- program was designed to undertake. tion. resentatives of the United States of America in The Great Ape Conservation Fund Federal assistance for the conserva- Congress assembled, has also played an invaluable role in tion of rare, threatened and endangered SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENT OF 1986 protecting habitat. One of the first international species through the use CODE. of species conservation funds has re- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as such projects to receive support from the ‘‘Rural Renaissance Act II of 2005’’. ceived bipartisan support from Con- the Fund, the Goualougo Triangle (b) AMENDMENT OF 1986 CODE.—Except as Chimp Project in the Republic of gress for nearly 15 years. I ask you to otherwise expressly provided, whenever in Congo, is a success story that stands please join me in maintaining this this Act an amendment or repeal is ex- out among what can often be disheart- longstanding commitment to wildlife pressed in terms of an amendment to, or re- ening news from the frontlines of chim- protection. peal of, a section or other provision, the ref- panzee conservation. Mr. President, I ask that the text of erence shall be considered to be made to a In 1993, scientists first discovered a the bill be printed in the RECORD. section or other provision of the Internal small population of chimpanzees in the The text of the bill is as follows: Revenue Code of 1986. Goualougo Triangle that had never S. 1250 SEC. 2. CREDIT TO HOLDERS OF RURAL RENAIS- SANCE BONDS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- been hunted and were therefore not (a) IN GENERAL.—Part IV of subchapter A resentatives of the United States of America in afraid of humans. The presence of such of chapter 1 (relating to credits against tax) Congress assembled, chimps is extraordinary given that is amended by adding at the end the fol- their habitat coincides with a region SECTION 1. GREAT APE CONSERVATION ASSIST- lowing new subpart: ANCE. that is rife with logging and bushmeat Section 4 of the Great Ape Conservation ‘‘Subpart H—Nonrefundable Credit to hunting. Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6303) is amended— Holders of Rural Renaissance Bonds With help from the Great Ape pro- (1) in subsection (d)— ‘‘Sec. 54. Credit to holders of rural renais- gram, scientists from the Wildlife Con- (A) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking ‘‘or’’ sance bonds. servation Society produced scientific after the semicolon at the end; ‘‘SEC. 54. CREDIT TO HOLDERS OF RURAL REN- evidence to document 272 individual (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period AISSANCE BONDS. chimps and acquired rare video footage at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—In the case of of their social interactions. As a result (C) by adding at the end the following: a taxpayer who holds a rural renaissance ‘‘(6) address root causes of threats to great of this study, conservationists con- bond on a credit allowance date of such bond, apes in range states, including illegal which occurs during the taxable year, there vinced the government of Congo to pro- bushmeat trade, diseases, lack of regional or shall be allowed as a credit against the tax tect the Goualougo chimps and their local capacity for conservation, and habitat imposed by this chapter for such taxable habitat from the eminent threat of log- loss due to natural disasters.’’; and year an amount equal to the sum of the cred- ging and hunting and to cede the (2) in subsection (i)— its determined under subsection (b) with re- Goualougo Triangle to a national park. (A) by striking ‘‘Every’’ and inserting the spect to credit allowance dates during such Over the course of merely 5 years, following: year on which the taxpayer holds such bond. the Great Ape Conservation Fund has ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Every’’; ‘‘(b) AMOUNT OF CREDIT.— provided financial assistance for 94 re- (B) in paragraph (1) (as designated by sub- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of the credit paragraph (A)), by striking ‘‘shall’’ and in- determined under this subsection with research and restoration projects in 22 serting ‘‘may’’; and spect to any credit allowance date for a rural countries and leveraged millions of dol- (C) by adding at the end the following: renaissance bond is 25 percent of the annual lars in additional matching and in-kind ‘‘(2) APPLICABILITY OF FACA.—The Federal credit determined with respect to such bond. funds. Advisory Committee Act (5 App. U.S.C.) ‘‘(2) ANNUAL CREDIT.—The annual credit de- My legislation reauthorizes the Great shall not apply to a panel convened under termined with respect to any rural renais- Ape Conservation Fund, which receives paragraph (1).’’. sance bond is the product of— its annual appropriation through the SEC. 2. GREAT APE CONSERVATION FUND. ‘‘(A) the credit rate determined by the Sec- Multinational Species Conservation Section 5(b)(2) of the Great Ape Conserva- retary under paragraph (3) for the day on Fund, for 5 years and gradually raises tion Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6304(b)(2)) is which such bond was sold, multiplied by amended— ‘‘(B) the outstanding face amount of the the funding authorization from $5 mil- (1) by striking ‘‘expand’’ and inserting ‘‘ex- bond. lion for each year to $7 million for fis- pend’’; and ‘‘(3) DETERMINATION.—For purposes of para- cal year 2008 and $10 million for fiscal (2) by striking ‘‘$80,000’’ and inserting graph (2), with respect to any rural renais- years 2009 and 2010. The bill raises the ‘‘$150,000’’. sance bond, the Secretary shall determine

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:08 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15JN6.008 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6663 daily or caused to be determined daily a ‘‘(vi) a rural utility infrastructure project, sance bond or, in the case of a rural renais- credit rate which shall apply to the first day including any electric or telephone system, sance bond, the proceeds of which are to be on which there is a binding, written contract ‘‘(vii) a project to expand broadband tech- loaned to 2 or more borrowers, such binding for the sale or exchange of the bond. The nology, commitment will be incurred within the 6- credit rate for any day is the credit rate ‘‘(viii) a rural teleworks project, and month period beginning on the date of the which the Secretary or the Secretary’s des- ‘‘(ix) any project described in any pre- loan of such proceeds to a borrower, and ignee estimates will permit the issuance of ceding clause carried out by the Delta Re- ‘‘(C) such projects will be completed with rural renaissance bonds with a specified ma- gional Authority. due diligence and the proceeds from the sale turity or redemption date without discount ‘‘(C) SPECIAL RULES.—For purposes of this of the issue will be spent with due diligence. and without interest cost to the qualified paragraph— ‘‘(2) EXTENSION OF PERIOD.—Upon submis- issuer. ‘‘(i) any project described in subparagraph sion of a request prior to the expiration of ‘‘(4) CREDIT ALLOWANCE DATE.—For pur- (B)(iv) for a farmer-owned entity may be the period described in paragraph (1)(A), the poses of this section, the term ‘credit allow- considered a qualified project if such entity Secretary may extend such period if the ance date’ means— is located in a rural area, or in the case of a qualified issuer establishes that the failure ‘‘(A) March 15, farmer-owned entity the headquarters of to satisfy the 5-year requirement is due to ‘‘(B) June 15, which are located in a nonrural area, if the reasonable cause and the related projects ‘‘(C) September 15, and project is located in a rural area, and will continue to proceed with due diligence. ‘‘(D) December 15. ‘‘(ii) any project for a farmer-owned entity ‘‘(3) FAILURE TO SPEND REQUIRED AMOUNT OF Such term also includes the last day on which is a facility described in subparagraph BOND PROCEEDS WITHIN 5 YEARS.—To the ex- which the bond is outstanding. (B)(iv) for agricultural producers may be tent that less than 95 percent of the proceeds ‘‘(5) SPECIAL RULE FOR ISSUANCE AND RE- considered a qualified project regardless of of such issue are expended within such 5-year DEMPTION.—In the case of a bond which is whether the facility is located in a rural or period (and no extension has been obtained issued during the 3-month period ending on a nonrural area. under paragraph (2)), the qualified issuer credit allowance date, the amount of the ‘‘(3) SPECIAL USE RULES.— shall redeem all of the nonqualified bonds on credit determined under this subsection with ‘‘(A) REFINANCING RULES.—For purposes of the earliest call date subsequent to the expi- respect to such credit allowance date shall paragraph (1)(B), a qualified project may be ration of the 5-year period. If such earliest be a ratable portion of the credit otherwise refinanced with proceeds of a rural renais- call date is more than 90 days subsequent to determined based on the portion of the 3- sance bond only if the indebtedness being re- the expiration of the 5-year period, the quali- month period during which the bond is out- financed (including any obligation directly fied issuer shall establish a yield-restricted standing. A similar rule shall apply when the or indirectly refinanced by such indebted- defeasance escrow within such 90 days to re- bond is redeemed or matures. ness) was originally incurred after the date tire such nonqualified bonds on the earlier of ‘‘(c) LIMITATION BASED ON AMOUNT OF of the enactment of this section. the date which is 10 years after the issue TAX.— ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF CHANGES IN USE.—For date or the first call date. For purposes of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The credit allowed under purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the proceeds of this paragraph, the term ‘nonqualified bonds’ subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not an issue shall not be treated as used for a means the portion of the outstanding bonds exceed the excess of— qualified project to the extent that a bor- in an amount that, if the remaining bonds ‘‘(A) the sum of the regular tax liability rower takes any action within its control were issued on the fifth anniversary of the (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax im- which causes such proceeds not to be used date of the issuance of the issue, at least 95 posed by section 55, over for a qualified project. The Secretary shall percent of the proceeds of the remaining ‘‘(B) the sum of the credits allowable under prescribe regulations specifying remedial ac- bonds would be used to provide qualified this part (other than subpart C thereof, re- tions that may be taken (including condi- projects. lating to refundable credits). tions to taking such remedial actions) to ‘‘(h) SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO ARBI- ‘‘(2) CARRYOVER OF UNUSED CREDIT.—If the prevent an action described in the preceding TRAGE.— credit allowable under subsection (a) exceeds sentence from causing a bond to fail to be a ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A bond which is part of the limitation imposed by paragraph (1) for rural renaissance bond. an issue shall not be treated as a rural ren- such taxable year, such excess shall be car- ‘‘(e) MATURITY LIMITATIONS.— aissance bond unless, with respect to the ried to the succeeding taxable year and ‘‘(1) DURATION OF TERM.—A bond shall not issue of which the bond is a part, the quali- added to the credit allowable under sub- be treated as a rural renaissance bond if such fied issuer satisfies the arbitrage rebate re- section (a) for such taxable year. bond is issued as part of an issue and— quirements of section 148 with respect to ‘‘(d) RURAL RENAISSANCE BOND.—For pur- ‘‘(A) the average maturity of bonds issued gross proceeds of the issue (other than any poses of this section— as a part of such issue, exceeds amounts applied in accordance with sub- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘rural renais- ‘‘(B) 120 percent of the average reasonable section (g)). For purposes of such require- sance bond’ means any bond issued as part of expected economic life of the facilities being ments, yield over the term of an issue shall an issue if— financed with the proceeds from the sale of be determined under the principles of section ‘‘(A) the bond is issued by a qualified such issue. 148 based on the qualified issuer’s payments issuer, ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION OF AVERAGES.—For of principal, interest (if any), and fees for ‘‘(B) 95 percent or more of the proceeds purposes of paragraph (1), the determination qualified guarantees on such issue. from the sale of such issue are to be used for of averages of an issue and economic life of ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—Amounts on deposit in a capital expenditures incurred for 1 or more any facility shall be determined in accord- bona fide debt service fund with regard to qualified projects, ance with section 147(b). any rural renaissance bond are not subject to ‘‘(C) the qualified issuer designates such ‘‘(3) RATABLE PRINCIPAL AMORTIZATION RE- the arbitrage rebate requirements of section bond for purposes of this section and the QUIRED.—A bond shall not be treated as a 148. bond is in registered form, and rural renaissance bond unless it is part of an ‘‘(i) QUALIFIED ISSUER.—For purposes of ‘‘(D) the issue meets the requirements of issue which provides for an equal amount of this section— subsections (e) and (g). principal to be paid by the qualified issuer ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED PROJECT; SPECIAL USE during each calendar year that the issue is issuer’ means any not-for-profit cooperative RULES.— outstanding. lender which has as of the date of the enact- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified ‘‘(f) CREDIT INCLUDED IN GROSS INCOME.— ment of this section received a guarantee project’ means 1 or more projects described Gross income includes the amount of the under section 306 of the Rural Electrification in subparagraph (B) located in a rural area. credit allowed to the taxpayer under this Act and which meets the requirement of ‘‘(B) PROJECTS DESCRIBED.—A project de- section (determined without regard to subparagraph (2). scribed in this subparagraph is— section (c)) and the amount so included shall ‘‘(2) USER FEE REQUIREMENT.—The require- ‘‘(i) a water or waste treatment project, be treated as interest income. ment of this paragraph is met if the issuer of ‘‘(ii) an affordable housing project, ‘‘(g) SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO EXPENDI- any rural renaissance bond makes grants for ‘‘(iii) a community facility project, includ- TURES.— economic and community development ing hospitals, fire and police stations, and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An issue shall be treated projects on a semi-annual basis every year nursing and assisted-living facilities, as meeting the requirements of this sub- that such bond is outstanding in an annual ‘‘(iv) a value-added agriculture or renew- section if— amount equal to 1⁄2 of the rate on United able energy facility project for agricultural ‘‘(A) at least 95 percent of the proceeds States Treasury bills of the same maturity producers or farmer-owned entities, includ- from the sale of the issue are to be spent for multiplied by the outstanding principal bal- ing any project to promote the production, 1 or more qualified projects within the 5-year ance of rural renaissance bonds issued by processing, or retail sale of ethanol (includ- period beginning on the date of issuance of such issuer. ing fuel at least 85 percent of the volume of the rural renaissance bond, ‘‘(j) SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO POOL which consists of ethanol), biodiesel, animal ‘‘(B) a binding commitment with a third BONDS.—No portion of a pooled financing waste, biomass, raw commodities, or wind as party to spend at least 10 percent of the pro- bond may be allocable to loan unless the bor- a fuel, ceeds from the sale of the issue will be in- rower has entered into a written loan com- ‘‘(v) a distance learning or telemedicine curred within the 6-month period beginning mitment for such portion prior to the issue project, on the date of issuance of the rural renais- date of such issue.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.055 S15PT1 S6664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 ‘‘(k) OTHER DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS slavery. Although passage of the 13th RULES.—For purposes of this section— amendment in January 1863, legally ‘‘(1) BOND.—The term ‘bond’ includes any abolished slavery, many African Amer- obligation. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- icans remained in servitude due to the ‘‘(2) POOLED FINANCING BOND.—The term TION 42—RECOGNIZING THE HIS- slow dissemination of this news across ‘pooled financing bond’ shall have the mean- TORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE the country. Since that time, over 130 ing given such term by section 149(f)(4)(A). JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE years ago, the descendants of slaves ‘‘(3) RURAL AREA.—The term ‘rural area’ DAY, AND EXPRESSING THE means any area other than— have observed this anniversary of SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT HIS- emancipation as a remembrance of one ‘‘(A) a city or town which has a population TORY SHOULD BE REGARDED AS of greater than 50,000 inhabitants, or of the most tragic periods of our na- A MEANS FOR UNDERSTANDING tion’s history. The suffering, degrada- ‘‘(B) the urbanized area contiguous and ad- THE PAST AND SOLVING THE jacent to such a city or town. tion and brutality of slavery cannot be CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE ‘‘(4) PARTNERSHIP; S CORPORATION; AND repaired, but the memory can serve to OTHER PASS-THRU ENTITIES.—Under regula- Mr. OBAMA (for himself and Mr. ensure that no such inhumanity is ever tions prescribed by the Secretary, in the case LEVIN) submitted the following concur- perpetrated again on American soil. of a partnership, trust, S corporation, or rent resolution; which was referred to Throughout the Nation, we also cele- other pass-thru entity, rules similar to the the Committee on the Judiciary: brate the many important achieve- rules of section 41(g) shall apply with respect S. CON. RES. 42 ments of former slaves and their de- to the credit allowable under subsection (a). Whereas news of the end of slavery did not scendants. We do so because in 1926, Dr. ‘‘(5) BONDS HELD BY REGULATED INVESTMENT reach frontier areas of the United States, Carter G. Woodson, son of former COMPANIES.—If any rural renaissance bond is and in particular the Southwestern States, slaves, proposed such a recognition as a held by a regulated investment company, the for more than 2 years after President Lin- way of preserving the history of Afri- credit determined under subsection (a) shall coln’s Emancipation Proclamation of Janu- can Americans and recognizing the be allowed to shareholders of such company ary 1, 1863, and months after the conclusion under procedures prescribed by the Sec- of the Civil War; enormous contributions of a people of retary. Whereas on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers great strength, dignity, faith and con- ‘‘(6) TREATMENT FOR ESTIMATED TAX PUR- led by Major General Gordon Granger ar- viction—a people who rendered their POSES.—Solely for purposes of sections 6654 rived in Galveston, Texas, with news that achievements for the betterment and and 6655, the credit allowed by this section the Civil War had ended and that the advancement of a Nation once lacking to a taxpayer by reason of holding a rural enslaved were free; in humanity towards them. Every Feb- renaissance bond on a credit allowance date Whereas African Americans who had been ruary, nationwide, we celebrate Afri- shall be treated as if it were a payment of es- slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, can American History Month. And, timated tax made by the taxpayer on such commonly known as Juneteenth Independ- ence Day, as the anniversary of their eman- every year on June 19 we celebrate date. ‘‘Juneteenth Independence Day.’’ ‘‘(7) REPORTING.—Issuers of rural renais- cipation; I am happy to join with my col- sance bonds shall submit reports similar to Whereas African Americans from the the reports required under section 149(e). Southwest continue the tradition of league, Senator BARACK OBAMA, in Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration commemorating Juneteenth Independ- (b) REPORTING.—Subsection (d) of section and encouragement for future generations; ence Day with the submission of S. 6049 (relating to returns regarding payments Whereas for more than 135 years, Con. Res. 42, in recognition of the end of interest) is amended by adding at the end Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations of slavery and to never forget even the the following new paragraph: have been held to honor African American worst aspects of our Nation’s history. ‘‘(8) REPORTING OF CREDIT ON RURAL RENAIS- freedom while encouraging self-development SANCE BONDS.— and respect for all cultures; f ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of sub- Whereas although Juneteenth Independ- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND section (a), the term ‘interest’ includes ence Day is beginning to be recognized as a PROPOSED amounts includible in gross income under national, and even global, event, the history section 54(f) and such amounts shall be treat- behind the celebration should not be forgot- SA 784. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mrs. ed as paid on the credit allowance date (as ten; and FEINSTEIN, Mr REID, and Mr. DURBIN) pro- defined in section 54(b)(4)). Whereas the faith and strength of char- posed an amendment to the bill H.R. 6, Re- ‘‘(B) REPORTING TO CORPORATIONS, ETC.— acter demonstrated by former slaves remains served. Except as otherwise provided in regulations, an example for all people of the United SA 785. Mr. FRIST (for Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted an amendment intended to be pro- in the case of any interest described in sub- States, regardless of background, religion, or posed by Mr. FRIST to the bill H.R. 6, supra; paragraph (A), subsection (b)(4) shall be ap- race: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- which was ordered to lie on the table. plied without regard to subparagraphs (A), resentatives concurring), That— SA 786. Mr. FRIST (for Ms. MURKOWSKI) (H), (I), (J), (K), and (L)(i) of such subsection. (1) Congress— submitted an amendment intended to be pro- ‘‘(C) REGULATORY AUTHORITY.—The Sec- (A) recognizes the historical significance of posed by Mr. FRIST to the bill H.R. 6, supra; retary may prescribe such regulations as are Juneteenth Independence Day to the Nation; which was ordered to lie on the table. necessary or appropriate to carry out the (B) supports the continued celebration of SA 787. Mr. FRIST (for Ms. MURKOWSKI) purposes of this paragraph, including regula- Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an submitted an amendment intended to be pro- tions which require more frequent or more opportunity for the people of the United posed by Mr. FRIST to the bill H.R. 6, supra; detailed reporting.’’. States to learn more about the past and to which was ordered to lie on the table. (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.— better understand the experiences that have SA 788. Mr. DEWINE (for himself, Mr. (1) The table of subparts for part IV of sub- shaped the Nation; and KOHL, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. GRASS- chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding (C) encourages the people of the United LEY, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. COBURN, Mr. LEVIN, at the end the following new item: States to observe Juneteenth Independence Ms. SNOWE, Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. DAYTON) Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, submitted an amendment intended to be pro- ‘‘Subpart H. Nonrefundable credit to and programs; and posed by him to the bill H.R. 6, supra; which holders of rural renaissance (2) it is the sense of Congress that— was ordered to lie on the table. bonds.’’. (A) history should be regarded as a means SA 789. Mr. BYRD submitted an amend- (2) Section 6401(b)(1) is amended by strik- for understanding the past and solving the ment intended to be proposed by him to the ing ‘‘and G’’ and inserting ‘‘G, and H’’. challenges of the future; and bill H.R. 6, supra; which was ordered to lie on (B) the celebration of the end of slavery is the table. (d) ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS.—The Sec- an important and enriching part of the his- f retary of Treasury shall issue regulations re- tory and heritage of the United States. quired under section 54 of the Internal Rev- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, this week TEXT OF AMENDMENTS enue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) there will be celebrations in observ- SA 784. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, not later than 120 days after the date of the ance of the date upon which slavery fi- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. REID, and Mr. DUR- enactment of this Act. nally came to an end in the United BIN) proposed an amendment to the bill (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments States, June 19, 1865, also known as H.R. 6, Reserved; as follows: made by this section shall apply to bonds ‘‘Juneteenth Independence Day.’’ It Beginning on page 120, strike line 23 and issued after the date of the enactment of this was on this date that slaves in the all that follows through page 122, line 14, and Act. Southwest finally learned of the end of insert the following:

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SEC. 151. REDUCTION OF DEPENDENCE ON IM- (3) PROJECTIONS.—The projections for total service to their communities and the United PORTED PETROLEUM. demand for petroleum in the United States States; and (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— under paragraph (1) shall be those contained (D) is accredited by a national or regional (1) based on the reports of the Energy In- in the Reference Case in the report of the body with expertise in service and conserva- formation Administration entitled ‘‘Annual Energy Information Administration entitled tion corps. Energy Outlook 2005’’ and ‘‘May 2005 Month- ‘‘Annual Energy Outlook 2005’’. (6) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means— ly Energy Review’’— (d) REPORT.— (A) each of the several States of the United (A) during the period beginning January 1, (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after States; 2005, and ending April 30, 2005, the United the date of enactment of this Act, and annu- (B) the District of Columbia; States imported an estimated average of ally thereafter, the President shall submit to (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; 13,056,000 barrels of oil per day; and Congress a report, based on the most recent (D) Guam; (B) the United States is projected to im- edition of the Annual Energy Outlook pub- (E) American Samoa; port 19,110,000 barrels of oil per day in 2025; lished by the Energy Information Adminis- (F) the Commonwealth of the Northern (2) technology solutions already exist to tration, assessing the progress made by the Mariana Islands; dramatically increase the productivity of United States toward the goal of reducing (G) the Federated States of Micronesia; the United States energy supply; dependence on imported petroleum sources (H) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; (3) energy efficiency and conservation by 2025. (I) the Republic of Palau; and measures can improve the economic com- (2) CONTENTS.—The report under paragraph (J) the United States Virgin Islands. petitiveness of the United States and lessen (1) shall— (c) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a energy costs for families in the United (A) identify the status of efforts to meet Youth Energy Conservation Corps. States; the goal described in subsection (b); (d) PARTICIPANTS.—The Corps shall consist (4) United States dependence on foreign en- (B) assess the effectiveness of any measure of young adults who are enrolled as members ergy imports leaves the United States vul- implemented under subsection (c) during the of a service or conservation corps covered by nerable to energy supply shocks and reliant previous fiscal year in meeting the goal de- a contract or cooperative agreement entered on the willingness of other countries to pro- scribed in subsection (b); and into under subsection (e). vide sufficient supplies of oil; (C) describe plans to develop additional (e) CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS.—The Sec- (5) while only 3 percent of proven oil re- measures to meet the goal. retary may enter into contracts or coopera- serves are located in territory controlled by tive agreements directly with— the United States, advances in fossil fuel ex- SA 785. Mr. FRIST (for Ms. MUR- (1) any service or conservation corps to traction techniques and technologies could KOWSKI) submitted an amendment in- carry out a project described in subsection increase United States energy supplies; and tended to be proposed by Mr. FRIST to (f); or (6) reducing energy consumption also bene- the bill H.R. 6, Reserved; which was or- (2) a department of energy of any State that has entered into a contract or coopera- fits the United States by lowering the envi- dered to lie on the table; as follows: ronmental impacts associated with fossil tive agreement with a service or conserva- On page 49, between lines 4 and 5, insert fuel use. tion corps to carry out an energy conserva- the following: (b) GOAL.—It is a goal of the United States tion project described in subsection (f). to reduce by 40 percent the amount of for- SEC. 12ll. YOUTH ENERGY CONSERVATION (f) AUTHORIZED PROJECTS.—For purposes of CORPS. this section, an authorized project is an en- eign oil projected to be imported during cal- (a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section ergy conservation project authorized under endar year 2025 in the reference case con- are to— section 801 of the National Energy Conserva- tained in the report of the Energy Informa- (1) provide a local, low-cost source of labor tion Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287). tion Administration entitled ‘‘Annual En- for energy conservation projects; (g) PRIORITY PROJECTS.—In entering into a ergy Outlook 2005’’. (2) allow service and conservation corps to contract or cooperative agreement under (c) MEASURES TO REDUCE IMPORT DEPEND- enter into agreements with the Department subsection (e), the Secretary shall give pri- ENCE.— to carry out projects to increase energy effi- ority to projects that will— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after (1) result in the most energy conservation; the date of enactment of this Act, and every ciency in communities of the United States, particularly low-income communities; (2) result in training for a career in the en- two years thereafter, the President shall— ergy conservation industry; (A) develop and implement measures to re- (3) offer young people, ages 16 through 25, (3) instill in members of the corps a work duce dependence on foreign petroleum im- particularly those who are at-risk or eco- ethic and sense of personal responsibility; ports of the United States by reducing petro- nomically disadvantaged, the opportunity to (4) be labor intensive; and leum in end-uses throughout the economy of gain productive employment and experience (5) be planned and initiated promptly. the United States sufficient to reduce total in the field of energy conservation; and (h) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.—The Secretary demand for petroleum in the United States (4) give those young people the opportunity to serve their communities and to partici- may provide to the Corps such services as by 1,000,000 barrels per day from the amount the Secretary considers necessary to carry projected for calendar year 2015; and pate in energy conservation activities in their communities. out this section, including technical assist- (B)(i) subject to clause (ii), develop and im- ance, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: plement measures to reduce dependence on to or for— foreign petroleum imports of the United (1) ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION.—The term ‘‘Alaska Native Corporation’’ means a Re- (1) State departments of energy (or equiva- States by reducing petroleum in end-uses lent agencies); throughout the economy of the United gional Corporation or Village Corporation, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the (2) service and conservation corps; States sufficient to reduce total demand for (3) in the case of Indian lands, the applica- petroleum in the United States by 7,640,000 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602). ble Indian tribe; barrels per day from the amount projected (4) in the case of Hawaiian home lands, the (2) CORPS.—The term ‘‘Corps’’ means the for calendar year 2025. applicable State agency in the State of Ha- (ii) If the President determines that there Youth Energy Conservation Corps established under subsection (c). waii; and are insufficient legal authorities to achieve (5) in the case of land under the jurisdic- (3) HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.—The term ‘‘Ha- the target for calendar year 2025 in clause (i), tion of an Alaska Native Corporation, the the President shall develop and implement waiian home lands’’ has the meaning given the term in section 203 of Public Law 91–378 applicable Alaska Native Corporation. measures that will reduce dependence on for- (i) OTHER USES OF FUNDS.—Funds made (16 U.S.C. 1722). eign petroleum imports of the United States available under this section may be used to by reducing petroleum in end-uses through- (4) INDIAN LANDS.—The term ‘‘Indian support implementation, monitoring, train- out the economy of the United States to the lands’’ has the meaning given the term in ing, technical assistance, and administrative maximum extent practicable and shall subsection 203 of Public Law 91–378 (16 U.S.C. work of service and conservation corps cov- mit to Congress proposed legislation or other 1722). ered by a contract or cooperative agreement recommendations to achieve the target. (5) SERVICE AND CONSERVATION CORPS.—The entered into under subsection (e). (2) REQUIREMENTS.—In developing meas- term ‘‘service and conservation corps’’ (j) NONDISPLACEMENT.—The nondisplace- ures under paragraph (1), the President means any organization established by a ment requirements of section 177(b) of the shall— State or local government, nonprofit organi- National and Community Service Act of 1990 (A) ensure continued reliable and afford- zation, Indian tribe, or Alaska Native Cor- (42 U.S.C. 12637(b)) shall apply to activities able energy for the United States, consistent poration that— carried out under this section. with the creation of jobs and economic (A) has a research-validated demonstrable (k) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— growth and maintaining the international capability to use the corps model to provide There are authorized to be appropriated such competitiveness of United States businesses, productive work to individuals; sums as are necessary to carry out this sec- including the manufacturing sector; and (B) gives participants a combination of tion. (B) implement measures under paragraph work experience, basic and life skills, edu- (1) under existing authorities of the appro- cation, training, and support services; SA 786. Mr. FRIST (for Ms. MUR- priate Federal agencies, as determined by (C) provides participants with the oppor- KOWSKI) submitted an amendment in- the President. tunity to develop citizenship values through tended to be proposed by Mr. FRIST to

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.070 S15PT1 S6666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 the bill H.R. 6, Reserved; which was or- (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period meet on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 10 dered to lie on the table; as follows: and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and a.m. for a hearing titled, ‘‘Is the Fed- On page 130, line 24, insert ‘‘ocean (tidal, (3) by adding at the end the following: eral Government Doing Enough to Se- wave, current, and thermal),’’ after ‘‘wind,’’. ‘‘(8) in which the action is brought under cure Chemical Facilities and Is More section 7A of the Sherman Act.’’. On page 134, line 3, insert ‘‘ocean (tidal, Authority Needed?’’ wave, current, and thermal),’’ after ‘‘bio- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mass,’’. SA 789. Mr. BYRD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by objection, it is so ordered. SA 787. Mr. FRIST (for Ms. MUR- him to the bill H.R. 6, Reserved; which COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND KOWSKI) submitted an amendment in- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS tended to be proposed by Mr. FRIST to lows: Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask the bill H.R. 6, Reserved; which was or- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- unanimous consent that the Com- dered to lie on the table; as follows: lowing: mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- On page 131, lines 18 and 19, strike ‘‘or an SEC. ll. EXCLUSION FOR CERTAIN FUEL COSTS ernmental Affairs be authorized to Indian tribal government or subdivision OF RURAL COMMUTERS. meet on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at thereof,’’ and insert ‘‘an Indian tribal gov- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 132(f)(1) (defining 2:30 p.m. to consider the nominations ernment or subdivision thereof, or a Native qualified transportation fringe) is amended of Linda M. Springer to be Director of Corporation (as defined in section 3 of the by adding at the end the following new sub- the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage- Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 paragraph: ment, Laura A. Cordero to be Associate U.S.C. 1602)),’’. ‘‘(D) In the case of an eligible rural com- Judge of the Superior Court of the Dis- muter, the cost of fuel for a highway vehicle trict of Columbia, and Noel Anketell SA 788. Mr. DEWINE (for himself, Mr. of the taxpayer the primary purpose of which KOHL, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. is to travel between the taxpayer’s residence Kramer to be Associate Judge of the GRASSLEY, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. COBURN, and place of employment.’’. District of Columbia Court of Appeals. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. LEVIN, Ms. SNOWE, Mrs. BOXER, and (b) LIMITATION ON EXCLUSION.—Section 132(f)(2) (relating to limitation on exclusion) objection, it is so ordered. Mr. DAYTON) submitted an amendment is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of intended to be proposed by him to the COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS subparagraph (A), by striking the period at Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I would bill H.R. 6, Reserved; which was or- the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ‘‘, dered to lie on the table; as follows: and’’, and by adding at the end the following like to announce that the Committee At the appropriate place, insert the fol- new subparagraph: on Indian Affairs will meet on Wednes- lowing: ‘‘(C) $50 per month in the case of the ben- day, June 15, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. in Room efit described in subparagraph (D).’’. SEC. ll. NO OIL PRODUCING AND EXPORTING 485 of the Russell Senate Office Build- CARTELS. (c) ELIGIBLE RURAL COMMUTER.—Section ing to conduct an oversight hearing on (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be 132(f)(5) (relating to definitions) is amended Youth Suicide Prevention. Those wish- cited as the ‘‘No Oil Producing and Export- by adding at the end the following new sub- ing additional information may con- ing Cartels Act of 2005’’ or ‘‘NOPEC’’. paragraph: tact the Indian Affairs Committee on (b) SHERMAN ACT.—The Sherman Act (15 ‘‘(F) ELIGIBLE RURAL COMMUTER.—The term ‘eligible rural commuter’ means any em- 224–2251. U.S.C. 1 et seq.) is amended by adding after The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without section 7 the following: ployee— objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘SEC. 7A. OIL PRODUCING CARTELS. ‘‘(i) who resides in a rural area (as defined ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—It shall be illegal and a by the Bureau of the Census), COMMITTEE ON FINANCE violation of this Act for any foreign state, or ‘‘(ii) who works in an area which is not ac- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask any instrumentality or agent of any foreign cessible by a transit system designed pri- unanimous consent that the Com- marily to provide daily work trips within a state, to act collectively or in combination mittee on Finance be authorized to with any other foreign state, any instrumen- local commuting area, and ‘‘(iii) who is not be eligible to claim any meet during the session on Wednesday, tality or agent of any other foreign state, or June 15, 2005, at 10 a.m., to hear testi- any other person, whether by cartel or any qualified transportation fringe described in other association or form of cooperation or subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1).’’. mony on ‘‘The Future of Medicaid: joint action— (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments Strategies for Strengthening Ameri- ‘‘(1) to limit the production or distribution made by this section shall apply to expenses can’s Vital Safety Net’’. of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum incurred on and after the date of the enact- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without product; ment of this Act and before January 1, 2006. objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(2) to set or maintain the price of oil, nat- f SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY ural gas, or any petroleum product; or STUDY AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ‘‘(3) to otherwise take any action in re- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask straint of trade for oil, natural gas, or any MEET petroleum product; unanimous consent that the Sub- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS committee on National Ocean Policy when such action, combination, or collective Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask action has a direct, substantial, and reason- Study be authorized to meet on ably foreseeable effect on the market, sup- unanimous consent that the Com- Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 9:30 a.m., ply, price, or distribution of oil, natural gas, mittee on Foreign Relations be author- on Coral Reef Ballast Water, at 9:30 or other petroleum product in the United ized to meet during the session of the a.m. States. Senate on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(b) SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.—A foreign state 9:30 a.m. to hold a hearing on Nomina- objection, it is so ordered. engaged in conduct in violation of subsection tions. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (a) shall not be immune under the doctrine The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of sovereign immunity from the jurisdiction Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask or judgments of the courts of the United objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Select States in any action brought to enforce this COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Committee on Intelligence be author- section. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask ized to meet during the session of the ‘‘(c) INAPPLICABILITY OF ACT OF STATE DOC- unanimous consent that the Com- Senate on June 15, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. to TRINE.—No court of the United States shall mittee on Foreign Relations be author- hold a briefing. decline, based on the act of state doctrine, to ized to meet during the session of the make a determination on the merits in an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without action brought under this section. Senate on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(d) ENFORCEMENT.—The Attorney General 9:30 a.m. to hold a business meeting. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, of the United States and the Federal Trade The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AND PENSIONS Commission may bring an action to enforce objection, it is so ordered. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask this section in any district court of the COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND unanimous consent that the Com- United States as provided under the anti- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS mittee on Health, Education, Labor, trust laws.’’. (c) SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.—Section 1605(a) Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask and Pensions meet in executive session of title 28, United States Code, is amended— unanimous consent that the Com- during the session of the Senate on (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘or’’ after mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 9:50 a.m. in the semicolon; ernmental Affairs be authorized to SD–430.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:08 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.070 S15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6667 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a fellow in Senator BUNNING’s office, be Both this Congress and last, I have objection, it is so ordered. given privilege of the floor during con- introduced a companion bill with Con- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY sideration of the Energy bill. gresswoman NORTON that designates Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the new annex to the E. Barrett unanimous consent that the Com- objection, it is so ordered. Prettyman United States Courthouse mittee on the Judiciary be authorized f in Washington, DC, the ‘‘William B. to meet to conduct a hearing on ‘‘De- Bryant Annex.’’ This historic figure tainees’’ on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at THE CALENDAR should be honored, and that honor 9:30 a.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous should occur during his lifetime. Re- Building, Room 226. The tentative wit- consent that it be in order for the Sen- grettably, the Senate has yet to act on ness list is attached. ate to proceed en bloc to the consider- this bill, S. 478, which I introduced on Panel I: Brigadier General Thomas L. ation of the following calendar items: March 1, 2005. Hemingway, Department of Defense Of- No. 122 and No. 123. In order to prevent repeating the re- fice of Military Commissions, United The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without grettable timing of the Judge Garza States Department of Defense, Wash- objection, it is so ordered. and Vela Courthouse naming, I urge ington, DC; Rear Admiral James M. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I that the Senate move ahead on this McGarrah, Director of Administrative ask unanimous consent the bills be worthy commendation of Judge Bry- Review of the Detention of Enemy read three times and passed, the mo- ant’s lifetime of public service. Combatants, Department of the Navy, tion to reconsider be laid upon the Judge Bryant continues to perform Washington, DC; the Honorable J. Mi- table en bloc, the consideration of his duties as a senior Federal judge at chael Wiggins, Deputy Associate Attor- these items appear separately in the the age of 93. His commitment to end- ney General, United States Depart- RECORD, and any statements be printed ing racial segregation and his belief in ment of Justice, Washington, DC; the in the RECORD. public service and the law has carried Honorable Glenn A. Fine, Inspector The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without him through a historic career. He was General, United States Department of objection, it is so ordered. the first African-American Chief Judge Justice, Washington, DC. for the United States District Court in Panel II: Lieutenant Commander f DC. The current Chief Judge Thomas Charles D. Swift, Defense Counsel, Of- SENATOR WILLIAM V. ROTH, JR. F. Hogan and all of Judge Bryant’s fel- fice of Chief Justice Counsel, United BRIDGE low judges recognize his truly remark- States Department of Defense, Wash- The bill (S. 1140) to designate the able lifetime achievements and have ington, DC; the Honorable William P. State Route 1 Bridge in the State of unanimously requested naming the Barr, Executive Vice-President and Delaware as the ‘‘Senator William V. newly constructed annex in his honor. General Counsel, Verizon Corporation, Roth, Jr., Bridge,’’ was considered, Naming the new annex to the E. Bar- Washington, DC; Joseph Margulies, read the third time, and passed, as fol- ret Prettyman Courthouse after Judge Esq., Principal, Margulies & Richman, lows: Bryant is long overdue. I urge the Sen- Minneapolis, MN; Stephen Schulhofer, ate to take this action without further Esq., Professor, New York University S. 1140 delay and allow Judge Bryant the com- School of Law, New York City, NY. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- mendation he deserves. resentatives of the United States of America in SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING Congress assembled, f Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF SENATOR WILLIAM unanimous consent that the Special V. ROTH, JR. BRIDGE. ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 16, Committee on Aging be authorized to The State Route 1 Bridge over the Chesa- 2005 meet Wednesday, June 15, 2005 from 3 peake and Delaware Canal in the State of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I p.m.–5 p.m. in Hart 216 for the purpose Delaware is designated as the ‘‘Senator Wil- ask unanimous consent that when the of conducting a hearing. liam V. Roth, Jr. Bridge’’. Senate completes its business today, it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SEC. 2. REFERENCES. stand in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. objection, it is so ordered. Any reference in a law (including regula- tomorrow, Thursday, June 16. I further tions), map, document, paper, or other f record of the United States to the bridge de- ask that following the prayer and PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR scribed in section 1 shall be considered to be pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask a reference to the Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge. approved to date, the time for the two unanimous consent request that f leaders be reserved, and the Senate Lauren Mical, a fellow with Senator then resume consideration of H.R. 6, JEFFORDS’s Environment and Public REYNALDO G. GARZA AND the Energy bill. Works Committee staff, Margaret FILEMON B. VELA UNITED The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without McCarthy, Katie Gallagher and Mat- STATES COURTHOUSE objection, it is so ordered. thew Kireker, three interns on Senator JEFFORDS’s staff, be granted the privi- The bill (H.R. 483) to designate a f United States courthouse in Browns- lege of the floor during consideration PROGRAM of H.R. 6. ville, TX, as the ‘‘Reynaldo G. Garza The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and Filemon B. Vela United States Mr. MCCONNELL. Tomorrow, the objection, it is so ordered. Courthouse,’’ was considered, read the Senate will resume consideration of Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask third time, and passed. the Energy bill. Pending is the Cant- unanimous consent that Jerry Hinkle, Mr. LEAHY. I am pleased that the well amendment on consumption re- a fellow in my office, be granted the Senate today has taken action on H.R. duction. We expect to lock in a time privileges of the floor through the 483, a bill that designates a courthouse certain for a vote on that amendment pendency of the Energy bill. in Brownsville, TX, as the ‘‘Reynaldo in the morning. Following the disposi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without G. Garza and Filemon B. Vela United tion of the Cantwell amendment, we objection, it is so ordered. States Courthouse’’ in honor of these will continue working through other Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I ask two judges, including the first Mexi- amendments to the bill. Rollcall votes unanimous consent that John Plumb, a can-American named to a Federal should be expected throughout the day fellow in my office, be granted floor judge. Unfortunately, the Senate has tomorrow. privileges for the duration of the con- repeatedly delayed action on this bill. As was announced this morning, we sideration of this bill. Congressman SOLOMON P. ORTIZ first will complete action on this important The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without introduced a similar bill honoring legislation next week; therefore, Sen- objection, it is so ordered. these judges in 1998. It is now 7 years ators who wish to offer an amendment Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I later and months after both these should contact the bill managers as ask unanimous consent that Ken Ende, Judges’ deaths in 2004. soon as possible.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN6.091 S15PT1 S6668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 15, 2005 I also remind everyone there will be There being no objection, the Senate THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2009. no rollcall votes on Friday in order to at 6:35 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, LOUIS J. GIULIANO, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A GOVERNOR accommodate the Democrat retreat. June 16, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2005. f LOUIS J. GIULIANO, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A GOVERNOR f OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM CONFIRMATIONS EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2014. Executive nominations confirmed by ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT the Senate Wednesday, June 15, 2005: TOMORROW BEN S. BERNANKE, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE A MEMBER DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if OF THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS. DAVID GARMAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNDER SEC- THE ABOVE NOMINATION WAS APPROVED SUBJECT TO there is no further business to come be- RETARY OF ENERGY. THE NOMINEE’S COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE sent the Senate stand in adjournment CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. CAROLYN L. GALLAGHER, OF TEXAS, TO BE A GOV- under the previous order. ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR

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RECOGNIZING SUE WAGNER on the Trustee Board and serves as the the Dunes and the Knolls—two of the finest Treasurer of the church. He has organized nu- public courses in Colorado. HON. SAM GRAVES merous voter registration drives in his commu- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join OF MISSOURI nity, East New York, and the Bedford- with me in thanking Riverdale Golf Courses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stuyvesant sections of Brooklyn. He has also and the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame for creating a fitting location to preserve and display Wednesday, June 15, 2005 sponsored ‘‘Making Books Come Alive’’ a day of reading and dramatizing stories for children. Colorado’s golf history and artifacts. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause He loves to cook and is an annual participant f to recognize Sue Wagner of Saint Joseph, in the Men Who Cook-Cook-Offs. Missouri. Ms. Wagner is a retired teacher of His greatest love, after his Lord and Savior RECOGNIZING AMANDA GUMM the Saint Joseph School District and in a few Jesus Christ, is his wife Vivian Y. Bright, and days will receive the Saint Joseph YWCA they are the proud parents of Teresa, Gary, HON. SAM GRAVES Women of Excellence Award for Women in James (deceased), Marvin Jamal and Tiffany. OF MISSOURI Community Service and Volunteerism. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Although she retired from teaching, Ms. Mr. Bright’s remarkable leadership and serv- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Wagner is still extremely active in the commu- ice. nity. She regularly reaches out to and posi- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause f tively impacts students throughout the Saint to recognize Amanda Gumm. In a few days, Joseph area. Ms. Wagner currently serves as IN RECOGNITION OF THE Ms. Gumm will receive the Saint Joseph a student mentor, a Cotillion for Achievement COLORADO GOLF HALL OF FAME YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Future committee member, and a volunteer docent Leaders. for the Albrecht-Kemper Art Museum. Through HON. MARK UDALL Amanda is currently a student at Benton her hard work, Ms. Wagner has touched the High School and has served as Student Body OF COLORADO lives of over 500 students this year. President. As Student Body President, Aman- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Wagner also serves as an affiliate di- da was responsible for reading the daily an- rector for Missouri Future Problem Solving, di- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 nouncements to all of Benton High School; recting a competition program for the State of Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise I’ve been told that one faculty member cited Missouri. She serves on multiple committees today in recognition of the Colorado Golf Hall Amanda as quite possibly the best public and organizations ranging from Community of Fame and its newly acquired home at the speaker Benton has seen in years. She is also LINK, to SAGE, to Trails West, to the Land- Riverdale golf courses in Brighton. widely recognized for her positive attitude and marks Commission. In addition to all of these As an avid golfer I could not help but notice dynamic personality, and motivates her peers commitments, Ms. Wagner still finds time to this news, and at the risk of allowing my love to excel. Amanda aspires to be the Governor of Mis- serve as president of her local neighborhood of the game to get the better of me, I think it souri, and recently received the 2005 Missouri association. is appropriate to acknowledge the positive Award for Outstanding Achievement in Citizen- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in contributions that golf has made to commu- ship. Amanda will soon join the other recipi- congratulating Sue Wagner. Her commitment nities. ents of the award and their families for a to the Saint Joseph community exemplifies the The Colorado Golf Hall of Fame has been luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion in Jeffer- qualities of service and dedication. I am hon- in operation for 33 three years and has hon- son City. ored to represent her in the United States ored 107 members. Yet, due to a space con- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Congress. straint, the golf memorabilia had been stored recognizing Amanda Gumm. Her commitment f in boxes at the Colorado Golf Association to excellence exemplifies the qualities of serv- headquarters, unavailable for public viewing. TRIBUTE TO LONNIE MCCOY ice and dedication. I am honored to represent Thanks to the combined efforts of the River- BRIGHT her in the United States Congress. dale Golf courses, Adams County Board of f HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Commissioners, the Colorado Golf Association and the Hall of Fame President, John Ed- OF NEW YORK A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS E. CAVE, wards, the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame is now SR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES featured in a prominent display within the Riv- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 erdale golf courses clubhouse. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS The Hall of Fame honors the 107 deserving Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowl- OF NEW YORK members who have made important contribu- edge the accomplishments of Lonnie McCoy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bright. Lonnie McCoy Bright, affectionately tions to Colorado’s sports history. Pictures of known as ‘‘Coy,’’ is a native of Belleross, each hall of fame member are now front and Wednesday, June 15, 2005 North Carolina. He is the son of the late Zerus center under glass in the clubhouse of the Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowl- and Lona Mae Bright, and was raised in New Riverdale golf courses. In addition, the Hall of edge Thomas Cave for his outstanding com- York City. He received his education in the Fame showcases multiple displays honoring munity service. Mr. Cave is a native of Au- New York City public schools, culminating with golf greats, highlights in golf history and a golf gusta, Georgia, and has been a resident of his graduation from George Westinghouse Vo- history timeline. The current displays honor fe- the Bedford-Stuyvesant community for the cational High School. Then, he devoted 30 male golfer Mildred ‘‘Babe’’ Zacharias and the past fifty-five years. In Bedford-Stuyvesant, he years of loyal service to United States Postal history of Cherry Hills Country Club. has volunteered his time and shared his expe- Service. Hall of Famer and winner of three Colorado rience in order to improve the quality of life of Mr. Bright is a former Board member of the Opens, Bill Bisdorf remarked, ‘‘If you don’t his community. He is particularly concerned NAACP Brooklyn Branch, a founding member have something lke this, it’s forgotten, just like with the plight of youth and senior citizens. and Treasurer of Congressman Edolphus everything else. It’s out of sight, out of mind.’’ Mr. Cave has served the Unity Democratic Towns’ Men’s Caucus, former Treasurer and Thanks to the hard work of many, Colo- Club for over twenty-five years as Chairperson Worshipful Master of the African 459 Lodge rado’s rich golf history will no longer be ‘‘out of the Men’s Council and President of the #63, and President Emeritus of the Masters of sight, out of mind.’’ It is very exciting for Club for four years. Under his tutelage several Council. golf-enthusiasts like myself to have access to programs were created, including the Scholar- Currently, Mr. Bright is an active, dedicated that history. What is more, it provides just an- ship Program at Boys and Girls High School, member of the Berean Baptist Church. He is other excuse to play at the Riverdale courses, and the Chess Club Program at P.S. 5.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.001 E15PT1 E1234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 Mr. Cave has received many awards, in- THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ment, owe you, our fellow citizens a more cluding Learning Leader from P.S. 5 for his WITHDRAWAL OF AMBASSADOR frank and honest way of discussing this prob- dedication and commitment to the school and EVANS’ AWARD lem.’’ community. He has also secured a Certificate Ambassador Evans was merely recounting of Recognition from State Senator Ada L. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. the historical record, which has been attested to by over 120 Holocaust and genocide schol- Smith and the Exemplary Service Award from OF NEW JERSEY ars from around the world. By doing this, he Unity Democratic Club. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earned a prestigious award that was taken In addition to his political and civic involve- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 from him because of politics and denial. ment, Mr. Cave is an avid traveler and de- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise this I want to add my voice to all those who, in voted family man. As a result, we proudly rec- evening to express my disappointment with Ambassador Evans’ own words, (and I’m ognize him today. the American Foreign Service Association, quoting) ‘‘think it is unbecoming of us as and its decision to withdraw awarding a ‘‘Con- Americans to play word games here. I believe f structive Dissent’’ award to U.S. Armenian in calling things by their name.’’ Evans was Ambasador John Evans. right, and the American Foreign Services As- CONGRATULATING ROCHE ON ITS Ambassador Evans was due to receive the sociation was correct in awarding him the 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE Christian A. Heter Award for intellectual cour- Christian A. Heter Award. We should encour- UNITED STATES age, initiative, and integrity later this week. age our Ambassadors to speak the truth, and, The award was a result of courageous state- more boadly, end, once and for all, our comments he made regarding the recognition of plicity in Turkey’s campaign of genocide de- HON. MARK UDALL the Armenian Genocide. nial. Mr. Speaker, Ambassador Evans has been OF COLORADO In a series of public statements, Ambas- sador Evans, who has studied Russian history penalized for telling the truth. The American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Yale and Columbia and Ottoman history at Foreign Service Association has set a terrible example by retracting Ambassador Evans’ Wednesday, June 15, 2005 the Kennan Institute, stated, ‘‘I will today call it the Armenian Genocide.’’ Mr. Speaker, Am- award. I guess even in America the Turkish Government is able to stifle debate. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise bassador Evans has studied the history of Ar- [From the California Courier] today to offer my congratulations in honor of menia, and based on his substantial studies of the issue, he was willing to go on the record RESCINDING OF ‘‘DISSENT’’ AWARD TRIGGERS the 100 Anniversary of Roche, one of the INTERNATIONAL UPROAR and define the actions taken against Arme- leading healthcare innovators in the world. (By Harut Sassounian) Roche is a specialty care company that em- nians as genocide. The Armenian Genocide was the systematic Last week, in this column, I disclosed the ploys over 10,000 people in America and news that the American Foreign Service As- 60,000 globally. I am pleased that Boulder is extermination—the murder—of one-and-one- sociation had just reversed itself, taking the home to Roche Colorado, which employs over half million Armenian men, women and chil- unprecedented step of withdrawing the ‘‘Con- 300 people, all of whom are dedicated to im- dren. structive Dissent’’ award from John Evans, To this day, the Repulic of Turkey refuses to the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia. proving the quality of health care for millions acknowledge the fact that this massive crime This was a shocking development, as this of people. against humanity took place on soil under its award is given to high-ranking diplomats for For a century now, Roche has invested in control, and in the name of Turkish nation- their ‘‘intellectual courage, initiative and integrity in the context of constructive dis- advanced research and manufacturing tech- alism. sent [and] for demonstrating the courage to niques that have yielded breakthroughs in Unfortunately, some 90 years later, the U.S. speak out and challenge the system on a sub- healthcare. Founded in Switzerland in 1896, State Department continues to support Tur- ject related to their work.’’ Roche’s roots in America are deep and strong, key’s denials despite all evdence to the con- Last February, Ambassador Evans had dating back to the opening of its New York of- trary. It’s not likely that the State Department forthrightly and appropriately referred to was happy with their Ambassador to Armenia the Armenian Genocide, as a genocide, to the fice in 1905. From its start in Manhattan in chagrin of the Turkish government and its 1905, Roche has extended its reach to nine acknowledging the Armenian Genocide. supporters in the Bush administration. It sites across the United States, in Colorado, Therefore, Evans retracted his remarks after was highly ironic that the U.S. Ambassador New Jersey, Indiana, South Carolina, and receiving substantial pressure from the State would lose this award for the very reason California. Department. that it was given to him in the first place— Well, now the selectton committee at the ‘‘dissent.’’ So much for encouraging honesty As an industry leader, Roche Colorado re- American Foreign Service Association has de- and integrity at the State Department. searches and manufactures products such as cided to withdraw the award with no reason I posted my last week’s column on the groong web site in the evening of June 6, a the first in an entirely new class of drugs to for its actions. I find the timing of the decision combat HIV, a potent oral antiviral that is our couple of hours after being informed by peculiar. The sharp turnaround came right be- AFSA that it had just decided to rescind the most promising weapon against the threat of fore Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip award. Little did I know then that within a pandemic influenza, and a treatment that pre- Erdogan arrived in Washington for a meeting couple of days, my column would trigger a serves the sight of people with AIDS infected with President Bush. Based on past history, national and international uproar and would with a virus that usually leads to blindness. it’s clear that the State Department, the Bush be picked up by scores of newspapers and These inventions are just a few examples of Administration, and the powerful pro-Turkish wire services from around the world, such as how Roche helps provide Americans with the lobby pressured A–F–S–A to withdraw Ambas- the Washington Post, the Associated Press, the UPI, Hurriyet, Radio Free Europe/Radio highest quality medical treatment in the world. sador Evans’ Award. Liberty, Turkish Daily News, AzerTag (Azer- Roche’s ties to Boulder date back to 1946 It is simply unacceptable for this administra- baijan), Webindia123 (India), and Armenian as Arapahoe Chemicals and subsequently tion to continue to penalize the ambassador newspapers in several countries. Even the Syntex, which joined Roche in 1994. I applaud for his comments. Ambassador Evans did a spokesman for the State Dept., Sean McCor- courageous thing; his statements did not con- mack, was asked about this controversial Roche Colorado for being an active corporate issue during his daily press briefing on June citizen, supporting the Boulder County AIDS tradict U.S. policy, but rather articulated the same message that this Administration has 9. Project, the Women’s Health Project, and the Despite attempts AFSA and State Dept. of- Grillo Information Center which provides edu- sent to the public. The only difference in this ficials to cover up the real reasons for the case is that Ambassador Evans assigned a cational help to individuals suffering from can- withdrawal of the award, it has become clear word to define the actions taken against the cer, all efforts that truly enhance our quality of that the award was rescinded after direct Armenians. pressure was brought to bear on AFSA from life in Boulder and build our sense or commu- This was a refreshing break from a pattern the State Dept. When John Limbert, the nity. on the part of the State Department of using president of AFSA, was asked by the Wash- I commend the people of Roche Colorado in evasive and euphemistic terminology to ob- ington Post to explain the reason for his group’s action, he replied: ‘‘State Depart- Boulder and Roche employees worldwide for scure the full reality of the Armenian Geno- ment officials would have to explain their their impressive achievements, and wish them cide, Ambassador Evans pointed out that, ‘‘No concerns.’’ The Award Committee is com- the very best on this special 100th Anniver- American official has ever denied it,’’ and went posed of current and former State Depart- sary. on to say that, ‘‘I think we, the U.S. government officials. L. Bruce Laingen, who

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.005 E15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1235 chaired the selection committee, was more we, the U.S. government, owe you, our fellow ([email protected]) for its withdrawal of Amb. forthcoming. citizens, a more frank and honest way of dis- Evans’ award and ask that Secretary of He told the Post that ‘‘very serious people cussing this problem. Today, as someone who State Condoleezza Rice (http://contact- from the State Department in particular’’ has studied it, . . . there is no doubt in my us.state.gov) have it reinstated promptly. expressed concerns about this award being mind what happened. . . . I think it is unbe- f given to Amb. Evans. Laingen said that the coming of us, as Americans, to play word award committee had not focused on the cri- games here. I believe in calling things by RECOGNIZING JOSHUA FISHER terion that dissent had to be expressed with- their name.’’ Referring to ‘‘the first Geno- FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF cide of the 20th century,’’ Amb. Evans said, in the system, until it was reminded of that EAGLE SCOUT by the State Department! ‘‘I pledge to you, we are going to do a better Once again, as a result of the over-reaction job at addressing this issue.’’ of Turkish officials and their Washington Amb. Evans knew that his frank comments HON. SAM GRAVES ran counter to the official line of recent U.S. cronies, the issue of the Armenian Genocide OF MISSOURI was publicized worldwide. All of the above administrations that have avoided using the newspapers and wire services, even the Turk- term genocide to characterize the mass IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ish and Azeri ones, reported that the award killings of Armenians. After complaints Wednesday, June 15, 2005 had been withdrawn from Amb. Evans be- from Turkish officials to the U.S. govern- cause of his comments on the Armenian ment, Amb. Evans was forced by his superi- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Genocide. The Washington Post wrote that ors to issue ‘‘a clarification,’’ stating that he to recognize Joshua Fisher of Weston, Mis- Amb. Evans had characterized ‘‘as genocide used the term ‘‘genocide’’ in his personal ca- souri, a very special young man who has ex- the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians in the pacity—and he now found that to be ‘‘inap- emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and waning days of the Ottoman Empire in 1915.’’ propriate.’’ To make matters worse, Amb. leadership by taking an active part in the Boy It included in its article lengthy quotations Evans was then forced to correct his clari- Scouts of America, Troop 249, and in earning from the statements Amb. Evans had made fication,’’ replacing the word ‘‘genocide’’ with ‘‘Armenian tragedy.’’ the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. last February on the Armenian Genocide— Joshua achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on the same quotations that I had cited in my Since Amb. Evans had dared to challenge last week’s column. the position of his own superiors, he was October 14, 2004. The Washington Post also wrote: ‘‘the tim- nominated for the AFSA’s coveted ‘‘Con- Joshua has been very active with his troop, ing of the association’s decision appeared cu- structive Dissent’’ award. The AFSA’s web participating in many scout activities. Over the rious, given it came just before Turkish site explains that this award ‘‘publicly rec- many years that Joshua has been involved ognizes individuals who have demonstrated Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ar- with scouting, he has not only earned numer- rived in Washington for a meeting with the intellectual courage to challenge the system from within, to question the status ous merit badges, but also the respect of his President Bush to bolster strained U.S.- family, peers, and community. Turkish relations. John W. Limbert, presi- quo and take a stand, no matter the sensitivity of the issue or the consequences of dent of the association, said that no one at For his Eagle Scout project, Joshua orga- their actions.’’ The AFSA states: ‘‘The pur- the organization can remember an award nized the creation of a new welcome sign, the pose of the Dissent Awards is to encourage being withdrawn after it had been an- pouring of concrete slabs for picnic tables, and Foreign Service career employees to speak nounced. ‘It is not something we do easily,’ the installation of a new flag pole with lighting out frankly and honestly.’’ It also states he said.’’ that the Constructive Dissent Awards ‘‘offer around t, all at Bless Park in Weston. Ironically, if the State Department an opportunity to publicly recognize and Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in thought that by withdrawing this award it honor the courageous and thoughtful actions commending Joshua Fisher for his accom- would avoid the awkward situation of hon- of our colleagues, over and above their re- plishments with the Boy Scouts of America oring the U.S. ambassador to Armenia for sponsibilities.’’ acknowledging the Armenian Genocide, at a and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Last week, Haygagan Jamanag, a news- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. time when the Turkish Prime Minister was paper published in Yerevan, reported that meeting with Pres. Bush, it actually ended Amb. Evans was the winner of this year’s f up creating a bigger embarrassment, as the ‘‘Constructive Dissent’’ award. Since the national and international media reported name of the honoree was not yet officially A TRIBUTE TO DR. ROGER AFSA’s controversial decision, while the announced, I contacted the AFSA in Wash- WITHERSPOON Turkish leader was still in Washington. ington, D.C., and was told that Amb. Evans By withdrawing the ‘‘Dissent’’ award, was indeed the winner of this prestigious HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS AFSA and the State Department made fools award. I was also told that he was selected OF NEW YORK of themselves in front of the whole world. because of his stand on the Armenian Geno- Their unwarranted action not only under- cide. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mined the credibility of the award, but also As this column was about to go to print, I Wednesday, June 15, 2005 the reputations of both AFSA and the U.S. received an unexpected call from an AFSA government which acted in this case with in- official in Washington, informing me that Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor tolerance more typical of oppressive third the Award Committee had just met and de- Dr. Roger Witherspoon. Dr. Witherspoon com- world regimes. cided to reverse itself and ‘‘withdraw the pleted his undergraduate studies at North award’’ from Amb. Evans. When I asked why, [From the California Courier] Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Uni- the answer was ‘‘no comment.’’ versity. He is a graduate of Adelphi Univer- FOREIGN SERVICE AGENCY WRONGLY We can safely speculate that the same cast WITHDRAWS AWARD FROM AMB. EVANS of characters at the upper echelons of the sity’s Graduates School of Social Work in Gar- (By Harut Sassounian) Bush Administration, who had earlier forced den City, New York and earned his doctorate Amb. Evans to withdraw his remarks on the degree from the University of Massachusetts, The American Foreign Service Association Armenian Genocide, had now succeeded in took the very unusual step this week of re- Amherst. Dr. Witherspoon previously was As- forcing the AFSA to rescind this award. sociate Dean of Student Affairs at CUNY Leh- scinding the prestigious ‘‘Constructive Dis- Incredibly, what they were taking away sent’’ award that it had decided to bestow from Amb. Evans was not just any award. It man College. He is currently the Vice-Presi- upon U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John was an award for dissenting from the Bush dent of Student Development at CUNY John Evans, during a special ceremony that was administration’s immoral position on the Jay College of Criminal Justice where his re- to be held at the Benjamin Franklin Diplo- Armenian Genocide. It was an award for sim- sponsibilities include chairing the Communica- matic Reception Room of the State Depart- ply telling the truth Amb. Evans was basi- tion Skills and Counseling Department, admin- ment on June 17. cally repeating what President. Ronald istrative oversight of Student Activities, Fresh- The AFSA is the professional association Reagan had said back in 1981 in his Presi- of the United States Foreign Service. It rep- man Program, Children’s Center, Career Ad- dential Proclamation, acknowledging the visement, Women’s Center, Disabled Student resents 26,000 active and retired Foreign Armenian Genocide. It would seem that Bush Service employees of the Department of administration officials are not afraid to go Services, Financial Aid, Health Services, Co- State and Agency for International Develop- after an Ambassador, but they would not op Education/Internships, and Student Support ment. The Secretary of State usually at- dare to take on President. Reagan who com- Services. tends the group’s annual award ceremony. mitted the same sin of telling the truth! Prior to his appointment as Vice-President, Last February, during his tour of various It is a telling sign of decadent times that Dr. Witherspoon taught both graduate and un- Armenian communities in the United States, an individual has to be given an award for dergraduate courses in education and social Amb. Evans publicly referred to the extermi- having ‘‘the courage’’ to tell the truth—and nation of the Armenians in Ottoman Turkey worse yet, have that award unfairly taken work for over 17 years. He has lectured at Co- as genocide. ‘‘I will today call it the Arme- away from him. lumbia University, St. John’s University, San nian Genocide,’’ the U.S. Ambassador said. All those who side with truth and justice, Francisco State, Smith College, Fordham Uni- ‘‘I informed myself in depth about it. I think should complain to the AFSA versity, and many others. His publications on

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.009 E15PT1 E1236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 urban education have appeared in national respected employee at the Port Columbus A TRIBUTE TO JENNIFER FLYNN and local journals. Two of his recent publica- International Airport. As an ambassador to the tions are ‘‘Do You Know If Your Child Has a Airport Authority and Columbus, Ohio she has HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Credit Card,’’ in the New York Times and represented Eastern Airlines, Continental Air- OF NEW YORK ‘‘Handling Cultural Diversification Efforts of lines and America West for half a century with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES College Campuses,’’ in the Journal of Medi- first class style. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 ation. Mrs. Kovach began her career at Port Co- Dr. Witherspoon was a member of the lumbus exactly 50 years ago today working for Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Board of the Queens Children’s Psychiatric Eastern Airlines at the old terminal on Fifth Jennifer Flynn. For close to two years, Jen- Center. He has also served on many boards Avenue. In late 1990, when Eastern Airlines nifer Flynn ended her workday by standing for that include childcare, teen pregnancy, and declared bankruptcy, Liz’s diligence and dedi- six hours in front of New York City’s largest community mental health. cation were greatly appreciated when she as- welfare center. She and other activists took Dr. Witherspoon was selected as a partici- sisted with the liquidation of the airline’s as- their place on the sidewalk whether it rained pant in the 23rd Annual Session of the Har- sets before being hired by Continental Airlines or snowed to protest the lack of legally man- vard University’s Institute for Educational Man- in April of 1991. Her career again took off in dated emergency housing for homeless peo- agement, Class of 1992. November of 1992 when she accepted a new ple living with AIDS. Dr. Witherspoon has participated in con- position with America West. Her effervescent Ms. Flynn is one of 10 outstanding individ- ferences held on ‘‘International Perspectives: character and strong intellect were recognized uals from across the country chosen to re- Crime, Justice and Public Order’’ in Russia, in 1993, as she was honored by America ceive this year’s Robert Wood Johnson Com- Ireland, Turkey, Italy, England, Hungary and West as the Best of the Best Employees. She munity Health Leadership Program award. most recently Romania. He was involved in was one of only two customer service rep- The unusual strategy, combined with litiga- the establishment of a branch campus in resentatives to receive the honor out of 10,000 tion and public education, resulted in the City Puerto Rico that has awarded 4,400 Associ- employees. being found in contempt of a court order—and ates Degrees to police cadets and currently a In Liz’s 50 year commitment to Port Colum- insured that nearly every homeless New York- program for New York City Police Officers to bus, she has been witness to the trans- er living with AIDS who needed emergency teach cultural diversity and leadership. formation of the airline industry. She has seen housing received it. Dr. Witherspoon has been involved at na- the airport rise to ‘‘international status,’’ its en- Ms. Flynn didn’t stop there. She went on to tional and local levels consulting on issues of trance into the Jet age, concourse and runway co-found and direct the New York City AIDS urban education and social work, with a focus expansion, and the completion of the new Housng Network (NYCAHN), which has seen on urban minorities. His visits to South Africa, state-of-the-art control tower. to it that housing is provided to every single Ireland, Dominican Republic, Namibia, Turkey, Mrs. Kovach, respectively known as ‘‘Mama New Yorker with HIV/AIDS who requests shel- South Korea, Slovenia, England, Guyana. Ja- Liz,’’ is revered by her colleagues as someone ter. HIV has hit low-income people of color maica, and throughout the Caribbean have you can always count on for a smile and kind harder than any other demographic group in only increased his awareness of International words. She has been described as an irre- New York City. A full 92 percent of New York- Education and Criminal Justice. placeable talent to the customer service team. ers living with HIV/AIDS are from communities Mr. Speaker, Dr. Roger Witherspoon’s con- In addition to her noted superior work ethic of color. tinued his commitment to higher education and admirable character, she has been very Of Ms. Flynn, Christine Quinn, and social development have made him more active with the Columbus Zoo. Through her Councilmember for the 3rd District says: ‘‘Jen- than worthy of our recognition today. perseverance, she negotiated the travel of nifer Flynn has managed to be a constant ac- f rare animals by plane to be brought to the tivist for the rights of homeless and low-in- zoo. PERSONAL EXPLANATION come people living with HIV/AIDS, while build- I am grateful for the time, commitment and ing an organization in this time of financial grace Liz has given to Port Columbus Inter- hardship. She is fearless in her advocacy.’’ HON. MARK UDALL national Airort and her community. She exem- OF COLORADO Teaching people with HIV/AIDS to advocate plifies what public service and professionalism on their own behalf has been key to Ms. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are all about. Flynn’s success. In fact, NYCAHN is a mem- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 bership organization led by people living with Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, be- f HIV/AIDS. She has trained more than 1,000 of cause participating in events connected to the RECOGNIZING ALEXANDER J. NYCAHN’s members in community organizing ongoing meeting of Western Governors in Col- MCCURN FOR ACHIEVING THE and advocacy. orado, I was unable to be present for two RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT Recently, she and her staff pressured the votes on Monday, June 13, 2005. New York City Council to release a report If I had been present, I would have voted as about its emergency housing system. follows: HON. SAM GRAVES NYCAHN’s efforts led to the introduction of the On S. 643, to amend the Agricultural Credit OF MISSOURI first bill in U.S. history that insures permanent Act of 1987 to reauthorize State mediation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES housing for people living with AIDS/HIV. She programs, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Wednesday, June 15, 2005 has also exposed the dangerous conditions On H.R. 2326, to designate the facility of that exist in illegal rooming houses the City the United States Postal Service located at Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause was using to house formerly incarcerated peo- 614 West Old County Road in Belhaven, to recognize Alexander J. McCurn of Kansas ple with AIDS/HIV. North Carolina, as the ‘‘Floyd Lupton Post Of- City, Missouri, a very special young man who One woman who works at NYCAHN and fice,’’ I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- finds shelter for people living with HIV/AIDS ship and leadership by taking an active part in f every day says, ‘‘We are all willing to do this the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 261, and in grueling work because we know that Jennifer TRIBUTE TO MRS. LIZ KOVACH, earning the most prestigious award of Eagle is working 10 times harder all of the time. She FOR HER 50 YEAR COMMITMENT Scout. is there fighting with her heart to make sure TO PORT COLUMBUS INTER- Alexander has been very active with his that we have access to housing and to our NATIONAL AIRPORT troop, participating in many scout activities. human rights.’’ Over the many years Alexander has been in- The Robert Wood Johnson Community HON. DEBORAH PRYCE volved with scouting, he has not only earned Health Leadership Program distributes $1.2 OF OHIO numerous merit badges, but also the respect million each year o innovators who have cre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of his family, peers, and community. atively surmounted obstacles to meet the chal- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in lenges of providing health care and social Wednesday, June 15, 2005 commending Alexander J. McCurn for his ac- services to the underserved members of their Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- communities. Ms. Flynn and this year’s other today to honor and recognize the tremendous ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the winners will be honored at a June event in achievement of Liz Kovach, a successfull and highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Washington, D.C. She will receive $105,000 to

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Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause others inspired by their efforts to provide es- DC, Miami, Colorado, Chicago, Ohio, Texas, to recognize Paul J. Wilmes of Nodaway sential health services to their communities. New Jersey, and other parts of the U.S. to County, Missouri. Paul will soon retire from a Mr. Speaker, Ms. Flynn is motivated by the such nations and territories as Jamaica, Bar- 28 year career of distinguished service to the disparity and inconsistencies that she ob- bados, St. Lucia, St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin rural residents and communities of 22 counties serves in her community. She believes that a Islands, Grenada, St. Marteen, the Bahamas, in northwest Missouri. Although we wish that commitment to help those who are regarded and St. Kitts-Nevis. Paul could stay on at USDA, he has certainly as less fortunate is a small price to pay. Her The annual Caribbean Multi-National con- given back to his community, his state, and commitment in turn inspires others to continue ference which brought together about 4,000 his Nation, and well deserved retirement to strive for a better future. Ms. Flynn is more Caribbean and U.S. business amd Govern- awaits him, though given Paul’s reputation for than worthy of our recognition today. ment leaders since 1995 to discuss everything being an active citizen in his community, I f from investment, Hemispheric trade and bi- doubt this is the last we will hear from Paul lateral economic and social partnerships to THE CARIBBEAN MULTI-NATIONAL Wilmes. U.S.-Caribbean relations and health and edu- Paul was born on April 22nd, 1953 to BUSINESS CONFERENCE cation challenges is scheduled to be held at Francis and Clara Wilmes of Nodaway Coun- Caribbean regional integration, in the U.S. and the Caribbean, especially the members ty; a county I have been fortunate enough to HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL represent since 1992 at the state and now OF NEW YORK of CARICOM is bemg held this year in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands between federal level. Paul grew up in a devout Catho- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 10–13. lic farm home, and attended St. Gregory’s Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Catholic elementary school, followed by Mary- The conference has become a highly Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sucessful annual event for those interested ville High School where he was active with honor the accomplishments and success of in creating profitable business parnerships in football and wrestling. Upon his graduation the Caribbean Multi-National Business Con- the Caribbean and for goverment representa- from Maryville High School, Paul enrolled in ference, organized by the New York Carib tives whose goal is to improve the quality of Northwest Missouri State University, where he News, which will celebrate its tenth anniver- people’s lives, said Pamela Richards, U.S. was a member of the Phi Sigma Epsilon Fra- sary this year in the U.S. Virgin Islands be- Virgin Island’s Commissioner of Tourism, ternity. He graduated from Northwest with a tween November 10 and 13. Thanks to the who is also Chairman of the Board of the Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. hard work and dedicated effort of the orga- Caribbean Tourism Organization. On July 10, 1976 he married Robin Lamb. nizers of this event, a real dialogue between We have seen the positive results of these Today, Paul and Robin have two children, U.S. and Caribbean businesses has emerged meetings, ever since the 1998 meeting in St. Meredith and Kyle, and they remain active in that promises to generate plenty of economic Croix. We are delighted that we are being their local community in Nodaway County. benefit for both the U.S. and the island nations given another opportunity to serve as hosts. Paul has served as a Trustee for the endow- of the Caribbean. With issues that range from foreign investment for St. Gregory’s School, Advisor to the Karl and Faye Rodney, the publishers of the ment, access to markets, the essential role Area Vocation Technical School, Committee New York Carib News have brought together of the private sector in economic expansion Advisor for the Parents as Teacher Program, hundreds of elected officials, civic leaders, en- and job creation to the march forward in in- a Bantam League football coach, as well as trepreneurs, and business executives from the formation communications technology on many other church committees and the Fi- U.S. and the Caribbean to explore the possi- the table for consideration, this year’s meet- nance Board at St. Gregory Barbarigo. bilities and opportunities for economic growth ing in St. Thomas, Dr. Karl Rodney, Pub- Paul began his career with USDA on April and expansion in the Caribbean. This year’s lisher of the New York Carib News and the 18, 1977 working for the Farmers Home Ad- conference will be held in St. Thomas and driving force behind the conference’s 10-year ministration. He was promoted to the position promises to be an extraordinary success. record of success, said that they expect the of County Supervisor in Nodaway County, and Personally, I have found the conference ex- sessions in St. Thomas to attract the largest later advanced to the position of District Farm tremely influential in building and supporting gatherings of participants. Loan Specialist within the Farmers Home Ad- political and econbmic relationships between We have already seen an exceptionally ministration. Paul was selected as the District this country and the nations of the Caribbean. high level of interest, he explained. One rea- Director of that agency, and on April 30, 1995, I have also had the honor of participating in son is the appeal of St. Thomas. Another is Paul began his tenure supervising 22 rural these successful conferences and know that the track record of providing participants counties in Northwest Missouri. Over the they are extremely enlightening and edu- with a unique chance to explore commercial years, the agency has changed its name and cational endeavors that nurture a growing and deals and to share ideas about new business refocused its mission, but Paul has remained ventures in several fields, be it retailing, important global sector in the world. constant as the leader and director of what is This conference has repeatedly addressed manufacturing, tourism, and other services now known as Area 1 of USDA Rural Devel- important issues of concern to our mutual eco- and import-export. opment. nomic interets. It has concentrated on the The presence of many members of the U.S. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in challenges and problems of foreign invest- Congress, senior Caribbean government min- commending Paul J. Wilmes, a remarkable cit- ment, market access, and private sector sup- isters and their advisers would once again izen who exemplifies the qualities of dedica- port. The attendees at the conference come allow them to have a meaningful exchange of tion and service. While rural Missouri will miss with bright ideas and innovative solutions to ideas about moving U.S Caribbean relations his leadership, experience, and knowledge, I these problems and to addressing our com- forward. U.S. Congressional delegate from will still have the great honor of representing mon concerns. the U.S. Virgin Islands, Representative Dr. I encourage my colleagues and businesses Donna Christian Christensen, agreed. We in Paul in the United States Congress. throughout the country to consider attending Congress and outside of it, know the value of f this year’s conference. I submit for the the conference both in terms of the business ventures that evolve out of the private meet- A TRIBUTE TO JOANN LUM RECORD a Carib News article providing an as- ings and the public sessions and the discus- sessment of this year’s planning and the op- sions which take place during the Dialogue HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS portunities available for corporations, govern- between elected representatives and other OF NEW YORK ment leader, and citizens, written by Tony Government officials from the U.S. and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Best, who always participates and provides Caribbean, said Congresswoman who has at- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 wise guidance and counsel. tended almost all the conference. That’s why SET FOR ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS we in the U.S. Virgin Islands consider it an Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor A decade after it was launched to build honor to welcome the participants from JoAnn Lum. Ms. Lum, the daughter of Chi- bridges between Caribbean and the U.S. across the U.S. and the Caribbean. nese immigrants, recently won the Nation’s

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.018 E15PT1 E1238 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 highest community health leadership honor for communities. Ms. Lum and this year’s other Ashley; Uebele, Evan; Velazquez, Flor; mobilizing sweatshop workers and Lower winners will be honored at a June event in Verdinelli, Robert; Williams, Renee and Wil- Manhattan victims of 9/11 to seek improved Washington, D.C. She will receive $105,000 to son, Meya. access to benefits and quality health services apply to her program and a $15,000 personal as part of a larger effort to gain control of their award. f Ms. Lum was chosen from nearly 700 peo- lives. RECOGNIZING JESSE WEST FOR Ms. Lum is one of 10 outstanding individ- ple nominated this year. Since 1992, the pro- ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE uals from across the country chosen to re- gram has given 133 awards in 45 states, SCOUT ceive this year’s Robert Wood Johnson Com- Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Award win- munity Health Leadership Program award. ners are nominated by civic leaders, health While growing up in California, Lum ob- professionals, government representatives and HON. SAM GRAVES served the hardships suffered by her father others inspired by their efforts to provide es- OF MISSOURI and other relatives as they put in long hours sential health services to their communities. as ‘houseboys,’ busboys and garment work- Mr. Speaker, Ms. Lum is motivated by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers. During a stint in the Manhattan Borough disparity and inconsistencies that she ob- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 President’s office in the early 1990s, she vol- serves in her community. She believes that a unteered as an English teacher for Chinese commitment to help those who are regarded Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause immigrants and was inspired by the impact of as less fortunate is a small price to pay. Her to recognize Jesse West of Weston, Missouri, workers organizing to improve conditions. commitment in turn inspires others to continue a very special young man who has exempli- Ms. Lum founded the National Mobilization to strive for a better future. Ms. Lum is more fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- Against SweatShops (NMASS) to harness the than worthy of our recognition today. ership by taking an active part in the Boy power of worker campaigns to create healthier f Scouts of America, Troop 249, and in earning workplaces and communities. She works pri- the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. marily with Latina, Afro-Caribbean, Polish and HONORING THE 2005 GRADUATES Jesse achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on African American women and men. In one FROM GLOUCESTER COUNTY August 4, 2004. COLLEGE AND GLOUCESTER project, she is targeting injured workers’ ac- Jesse has been very active with his troop, COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECH- cess to benefits and medical treatment, cam- participating in many scout activities. Over the NOLOGY GED PROGRAMS paigning to overhaul the Workers’ Compensa- many years that Jesse has been involved with tion system. In addition, she is calling for an scouting, he has not only earned numerous end to ‘forced overtime’ and other unfair prac- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- tices, to prevent injuries among more workers. OF NEW JERSEY ily, peers, and community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A testament to Ms. Lum’s work is a state- For his Eagle Scout project, Jesse designed ment from a Polish immigrant who suffered Wednesday, June 15, 2005 and landscaped a ‘‘Welcome to Weston’’ sign chemical injuries as an asbestos worker and at the edge of the school property. received assistance from Ms. Lum’s organiza- Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion: ‘‘I joined NMASS after being denied my honor the recent graduates from the Glouces- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Workers’’ Compensation benefits numerous ter County College and Gloucester County In- commending Jesse West for his accomplish- times. I was alone and felt powerless, with no stitute of Technology GED programs. These ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for money or health care. JoAnn not only assisted students have now completed their high his efforts put forth in achieving the highest me to get needed medical treatment, but has school education and earned their diplomas. I distinction of Eagle Scout. opened my eyes to how disabled workers like commend them for their dedication and hard myself can join together to advocate for fair work, and hope that their education will not f health benefits.’’ end here. Education is a lifelong goal, one that serves to promote the betterment of the indi- HONORING MR. AND MRS. JESSE Another NMASS initiative launched by Lum, R. BAXTER, JR. called ‘‘Beyond Ground Zero,’’ is a coalition of vidual, and of society. I ask them to read the pubic health advocates, doctors, clergy and newspaper; read a novel; write poetry; study community groups that came together in re- current events; talk to friends and family about HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT sponse to the health crisis among Lower Man- the issues of the day. Their graduation today OF ALABAMA hattan’s poor population following 9/11. is a starting point from which they can grow The coalition compelled private entities to and learn, and I wish these students all the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best in their future endeavors. create disaster health insurance for individuals Wednesday, June 15, 2005 working in Lower Manhattan whose health and The following are the 2005 graduates from income were damaged by 9/11. And in Part- the Gloucester County College and Gloucester Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would like nership with Bellevue Hospital, the coalition County Institute of Technology GED Pro- to honor Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Baxter, Jr. started a treatment and documentation programs: J.R. Baxter, Jr., was born in Lebanon, Ala- gram for respiratory problems and post-trau- Anello, Sharon; Bacho, Maria; Booker, bama on December 8, 1887. Clarice Howard matic stress disorder symptoms experienced Tara Lynn; Boychuck, Laura; Byerly, Kim- was later born in Henagar, Alabama on Octo- berly; Childers, Jayne; Conroy, Joseph; ber 1, 1897. The two married on June 23, by victims who were largely ignored by other Conroy, Margaret; Cook, Christoffer; Cooper, relief efforts. Kimberly; Davis, Damien; D’Costa, Stuart; 1918. They shared a commitment to faith and More than 3,000 people attended two Lower Devine, Debra; Dobleman, Erik; Doty, Jason; a love for music. Along with V.O. Stamps they Manhattan town hall meetings organized by Dozier, Jarrid; Fink, Trisha; Flynn, Tenaya; founded Stamps-Baxter Music & Printing Com- Ms. Lum. Ultimately, her coalition assisted Ganley, Heather; Goffney, Robert; Gonzalez, pany, in 1926. As devoted Christians, they 10,000 poor families in accessing medical cov- Kara and Hale, Michelle. committed their lives to furthering the gospel erage and treatment or disaster relief. Ms. Hamill, Leah; Harper, Nicole; Harrison, by setting it to music. Stamps-Baxter Music & Lum’s coalition continues to advodate for pub- Doreen; Herron, Kimesha; Hilliard, Shawahn; Printing Company has played a crucial role in Houseberg, Joyce; James, Shadee; Johnson, the promotion of gospel music worldwide. Mr. lic and private support for programs that ad- Khanyeen; Justis, Helen E.; Karas, Anthony; dress the longterm health needs of the work- Karnuk, Christopher J.; Kenyon, Ashley; and Mrs. Baxter passed away in January 1959 ing poor in Lower Manhattan. Kevenaar, Krystle; Lane, Terri; Laramore, and May 1972, respectively. However, their ‘‘JoAnn is gifted with the ability to create a Anthony; Livingston, Jason; Long, Todd; contributions to the composition, publishing, movement where the people who must speak Lowe, Bryan; Luongo, Christina; Luton, and distribution of gospel music are greatly for themselves are the center of the work,’’ Karen; McCaughan, Michael; McCloskey, appreciated and will benefit many generations said one of Lum’s nominators. Jeannie and Merideth, Heather. to come. The Baxters were loved and re- The Robert Wood Johnson Community Moodhard, Shanna; Morrow, Heather; spected by many and leave a legacy of serv- Nickel, James; Paris, David; Patel, Nick; Health Leadership Program distributes $1.2 Pettit, Christopher; Pogue, Jason; Quann, ice and humility. It is an honor to know that million each year to innovators who have cre- Tuana; Rivera, Marielisa; Roundtree, Ajirde; Mr. and Mrs. Baxter were both born and atively surmounted obstacles to meet the chal- Scolpino, Rachel; Scott, Brittney; Scott, raised in DeKalb County, Alabama, which I lenges of providing health care and social Dante; Seltzer, Christopher; Serock, have the privilege of representing as part of services to the underserved members of their Christie; Siewert, Jerry; Snyder, Eric; Stepp, Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.023 E15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1239 RECOGNIZING THE JAPANESE RECOGNIZING JARED HILL FOR HONORING KATHY SPOOR, DIREC- AMERICAN CULTURAL AND COM- ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE TOR OF PACIFIC COUNTY PUBLIC MUNITY CENTER SCOUT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD HON. SAM GRAVES OF CALIFORNIA OF MISSOURI HON. BRIAN BAIRD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF WASHINGTON Wednesday, June 15, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Wednesday, June 15, 2005 today to recognize the outstanding work of Lit- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tle Tokyo’s Japanese American Cultural and to recognize Jared Hill of Weston, Missouri, a Community Center (JACCC) located in my very special young man who has exemplified honor Kathy Marie Spoor, Director of Pacific congressional district. This year, the JACCC is the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- County Public Health and Human Services celebrating its 25th anniversary of presenting, ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts Department, for her service in promoting the propagating, communicating and promoting of America, Troop 249, and in earning the health of her community. Ms. Spoor was re- Japanese American arts and culture. most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Jared cently recognized as a 2005 Robert Wood The JACCC is the realization of a dream of achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on February Johnson Community Health Leader. This pres- visionary Issei and Nisei (first-generation and 10, 2005. tigious award goes to only 10 recipients annu- second-generation) Japanese American pio- Jared has been very active with his troop, ally, and includes with if a grant of $105,000 neers to create a permanent cultural center for participating in many scout activities. Over the to continue her work. all generations to enjoy. Its beginnings are many years that Jared has been involved with Seeing her grandmother struggle with the rooted in the 1971 redevelopment of Little scouting, he has not only earned numerous effects of childhood polio and losing her moth- Tokyo, when a citizen’s advisory committee merit badges, but also the respect of his famer to a smoking-related illness inspired Ms. made the cultural community center an essen- ily, peers, and community. Spoor to dedicate her life to preventing and tial component of a new Little Tokyo. For his Eagle Scout project, Jared orga- treating illness. As one of the leading arts organization in nized the placement of park benches, tables, This dedication has led her to serve those Los Angeles and the nation, the JACCC has parking, and landscaping at Weston Bend who need help the most. Rural Pacific County successfully introduced Japanese and Japa- State Park. is one of the poorest regions in the State of nese American arts and culture to diverse au- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Washington. Of its 21,000 residents, close to diences for 25 years. commending Jared Hill for his accomplish- 10,000 have incomes that are below 250 per- The JACCC opened its doors in 1980 and ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for cent of the federal poverty level. More than was completed in 1983. The five-story Center his efforts put forth in achieving the highest 2,000 have no health insurance, and many building houses the George and Sakaye distinction of Eagle Scout. more are underinsured and have no dental in- Aratani/Japan America Theatre; the JACCC surance or dental care. plaza designed by Isamu Noguchi; the award- f The Health Department offers all of the tra- winning James Irvine Japanese Garden; the ditional public health services, from disease George J. Doizaki Gallery; meeting and con- TRIBUTE TO COLONEL ROBERT J. surveillance to tracking pregnancy outcomes, ference rooms; and nonprofit community ten- DEVLIN but under Spoor’s leadership it has extended ant offices. its work to include HIV and STD testing, family One of the largest ethnic cultural centers of HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. planning, low-cost or free a pharmaceuticals, a its kind in the United States, the JACCC has host of youth development programs, and OF ALABAMA presented throughout the United States over even dental care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 250 premiers of Japanese art, over 100 pre- Ms. Spoor relies on her background as a miers of Asian American artists, and more ex- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 registered nurse, a talent for raising funds hibitions of Japanese performing arts than any Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to when budgets are tight, and no small amount facility outside Japan. It is the most active fa- recognize Colonel Robert Devlin upon his re- on ingenuity to serve the area’s residents. cility in the United States for the exhibition of In one instance, Ms. Spoor called in the Na- Japanese contemporary design. It is also tirement from the U.S. Army after more than 24 years of outstanding service to our country. tional Guard to increase access to dental serv- home to a variety of cultural, educational, and ices for local residents. She then convinced community organizations. Colonel Devlin has been assigned to several key military positions throughout his ca- one of the National Guard dentists to relocate The JACCC also presents annual events by finding low-rent space for his practice in a celebrating the traditional holidays of New reer, which culminated as the Garrison Com- mander of the Redstone Arsenal located in local hospital. Year’s and Children’s Day. These celebrations Mr. Speaker, it is for her dedication and in- preserve traditions inherited from Japan and Huntsville, Alabama. It is in this role that Colo- nel Devlin helped modernize and strengthen domitable spirit that Ms. Spoor is so deserving define uniquely Japanese American traditions of this national award as a Robert Wood John- and values to younger generations. To ensure Redstone to better meet the demands and challenges of today’s Army. son Community Health Leader. It is my honor the continuation of the next generation of Jap- to recognize her today. anese American artists and audiences, the Colonel Devlin has distinguished himself JACCC has developed artist-in-residency and throughout his military service in many chal- f artist resource programs, which provide sup- lenging and diverse assignments. Throughout port services such as rehearsal and workshop his remarkable career, he has received many RECOGNIZING ARTHUR H. space. medals and awards for his ability to lead by SCHNUCK As part of the JACCC’s 25th Anniversary example, encourage excellence from his peers celebration, the Shochiku Grand Kabuki and subordinates, effectively manage the HON. SAM GRAVES Chikamatsuza troupe will provide four special Army’s resources, and consistently produce OF MISSOURI performances of the Grand Kabuki of Japan. outstanding results. I commend Colonel Devlin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This troupe, based in Osaka, Japan, is led by for his ability to energize a diverse staff toward Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Living National Treasure Nakamura Ganjiro III a common purpose, setting high goals and in- and features a cast of 45 actors and musi- spiring his staff to achieve them. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause cians. It will be the first full-scale company of Mr. Speaker, during Colonel Devlin’s tenure to recognize Arthur H. Schnuck of Cooper the Grand Kabuki to tour the United States in in North Alabama, he has been a true partner County, Missouri. Mr. Schnuck will soon cele- nearly ten years. with our community. His openness, visibility, brate his 97th birthday. I congratulate the JACCC on the occasion and willingness to help has done a great deal Arthur H. Schnuck was born on June 22, of its 25th anniversary, and I commend them to bring Redstone and the larger community 1908 on the Schnuck Century Farm known as for the outstanding work they do to ensure closer together. the ‘‘Walnut Range Stock Farm’’ to Henry E. that Angelenos and all Americans benefit from Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Schnuck and Ida Vieth Schnuck. The Walnut the beautiful Japanese culture and Japanese North Alabama, I congratulate Colonel Devlin Range Stock Farm is located in Cooper Coun- American history. for his 24 years of service to our country. ty, just east of Boonville in Saline Township.

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.028 E15PT1 E1240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 Mr. Schnuck’s early schooling took place at TRIBUTE TO RETIRING DR. BOBBY In the 10-year history of the Commerce Com- a one room school house at Highland. He at- PATTON mendation Award, Commerce Bank of Saint tended Boonville High School, and after grad- Joseph has won the award nine times; five of uating in 1928, he went on to the University of HON. IKE SKELTON those awards have gone to female employees. Missouri. While at Mizzou, Mr. Schnuck com- OF MISSOURI Commerce’s female employees are engaged peted on several judging teams. His main in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in a wide range of community activities includ- terests were grain farming and cattle. In 1952, ing the Partners in Education program, tutor- Mr. Schnuck won a corn growing contest Wednesday, June 15, 2005 ing school children, and even taking part in sponsored by a radio station in Kansas City; Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief effort. he won with 152 bushels of corn on a single my attention that a long and exceptionally dis- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in acre in the senior division. tinguished career in the field of education will recognizing Commerce Bank, an exceptional Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in soon come to an end. Dr. Bobby Patton will employer in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional recognizing Arthur H. Schnuck of Cooper be retiring from his position as President of District that has made banking an outstanding County, Missouri. Mr. Schnuck’s livelong dedi- Central Missouri State University on June 30 career choice for women. Commerce Bank’s cation to agriculture and his community is re- after six years of service to the University. commitment to excellence is inspiring, and I markable, and his accomplishments are com- Dr. Patton received a BA in Speech, The- am honored to represent so many of its fine mendable. It is an honor to represent him in atre, and English at Texas Christian Univer- employees and officers in the United States the United States Congress. I offer him my sity, a Masters in Speech and Drama at the Congress. warmest regards on this important milestone, University of Kansas, and a Doctorate in f and my best wishes for many more birthdays Speech Communication at the University of in the future. Kansas. INTRODUCING THE GAS PRICE Dr. Patton has had an exceptional career in SPIKE RELIEF ACT OF 2005 f education for many years. In 1967, Dr. Patton CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- began his educational career at the University HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS SITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITE- of Kansas as the Associate Chair and Acting OF FLORIDA WATER MEN’S BASEBALL TEAM Chair of the Department of Speech and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Drama. In 1972, Dr. Patton continued his ca- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 reer at the University of Kansas as the Chair HON. TAMMY BALDWIN of the Department of Speech and Drama. In Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I OF WISCONSIN 1980, Dr. Patton was Chair of the Division of rise today to introduce legislation that will help IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Communication and Theatre at the University ease the effect on consumers and airline pas- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 of Kansas. After his twenty year career with sengers if the price of gas spikes dramatically. the University of Kansas, Dr. Patton continued This bill reduces or refunds federal tax on gas- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in his educational career with California State oline and motor fuel when the price of gas recognition of the University of Wisconsin- University as the Dean of the School of Arts spikes dramatically. Whitewater men’s baseball team who in a and Letters. Following his career at California My legislation, the Gas Price Spike Relief stunning display of athleticism, captured the State University, Dr. Patton served as the Vice Act of 2005, temporarily cuts the federal gas NCAA Division III national championship. Led President for Academic Affairs and Professor tax for consumers by providing a tax refund to by head coach John Vodenlich, the Warhawks of Communication Studies at Wichita State retailers if the price of motor or aviation fuel capped an extraordinary season by winning University. In 1999, Dr. Patton continued his rises 10 percent during the course of a month. their first national championship in school his- educational career as the 13th president of When the price of fuel jumps this drastically, tory. UW-Whitewater compiled a 45–7 overall Central Missouri State University. the Gas Price Spike Relief Act will reduce the record, the best in school history, and became Mr. Speaker, Dr. Patton has served the field tax on motor and aviation fuel by 4.3 cents/ the first team since 1999 to not lose a single of education for over thirty-eight years. As he gallon and allow retailers to apply for a refund game in the double elimination championship prepares for the next stage in his life, I am of this tax, ensuring that this tax relief will not tournament. certain that my colleagues will join me in wish- affect any money designated for the repair of UW-Whitewater demonstrated impeccable ing him all the best. highways and roads through the Highway skill both in the field and at the plate. The f Trust Fund. Providing this relief will spur the pitching duo of Senior Kevin Tomasiewicz and reduction of gasoline prices at the pump as Junior Greg Reinhard led the charge for the RECOGNIZING COMMERCE BANK well as the price of airline tickets. Warhawks. Tomasiewicz, who was recently This legislation address a growing need to selected by the New York Mets in the 2005 HON. SAM GRAVES provide relief to average Americans from wild- Major League Baseball Draft, garnered MVP OF MISSOURI ly fluctuating gas prices. For example, from honors for the championship series after earn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March to April of 2005, the cost to fill up a ing two wins and a save during the Warhawks’ tank of gas rose by more than 10 percent. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 four game run. Reinhard, who was also se- That’s more than twice the increase for the lected in the Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause same period last year! We need to be helping Rays, earned first-term All-American Honors to recognize Commerce Bank. In a few days, working families out—not abandoning them and was named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Commerce Bank will receive the Saint Joseph like Republicans have—when no logical expla- Athletic Conference and ABCA Division III YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Em- nation exists for ridiculous gas price spikes. Pitcher of the Year. At the plate, junior des- ployer of Excellence. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- ignated hitter Eddie Adamson batted a Ted Commerce Bank has worked to make bank- port this legislation. Gas prices have gotten Williams like .417 and set the single season ing an outstanding career choice for women. out of control. This legislation will provide school records for hits, RBIs, runs scored and Since 1986, the business has continually pro- some needed relief while maintaining the gas doubles. The Warhawks also demonstrated vided opportunities for Saint Joseph women. price stability our Nation needs. I look forward their toughness and determination off the field. High achievement is encouraged by Com- to working with my colleagues and moving this Outfielder Eric Baldwin earned the WIAC Max merce through educational assistance, career legislation forward. Sparger Scholar Athlete of the Year award in training opportunities, and scheduling flexi- f honor of his academic excellence. bility. While maintaining their regular work Winning the title in Grand Chute, just out- schedules, several female officers and em- HONORING OSCAR BROWN, JR. side of Appleton, Wisconsin, the Warhawks ployees have obtained or are currently work- brought tremendous pride for people from all ing toward college degrees. Currently 61 per- HON. BARBARA LEE over the great state of Wisconsin. I would like cent of Commerce Bank’s employees are OF CALIFORNIA to sincerely congratulate the University of Wis- women. From Secretary to Senior Vice Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consin-Whitewater men’s baseball team for dent, women are entrusted to fill critical posi- their remarkable achievements and wish them tions. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 the best of luck in their quest to repeat as Na- Commerce has also been widely recognized Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor tional Champions. for its commitment to community volunteerism. one of the artistic and political icons of our

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.032 E15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1241 time and a longtime personal friend, Oscar Much to our dismay, Karen has decided to HONORING THE EFFORTS OF Brown, Jr. Throughout his life, Oscar defied retire after 30 years of loyal and dedicated FLICK SEED COMPANY convention not only by blurring the lines be- service to the U.S. government, the House, tween art and activism, but by consistently and most recently, to the Committee. HON. IKE SKELTON and passionately articulating a message of Except for a year at the State Department, OF MISSOURI hope, freedom and equality for all people. Karen’s entire career has been spent in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Oscar passed away on May 29, 2005, in his Legislative Branch working for four different hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Members from four different parts of the coun- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 A performer from an early age, Oscar was try until joining the Committee staff. She is a Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to known for acting his songs as much as for pleasure to be around, and everyone has ben- my attention that the Flick Seed Company, singing them. Through the popularity of songs efitted from her professionalism, efficiency, her Kingsville, MO, has received an Honorable like ‘‘Brown Baby’’ and ‘‘Signifyin’ Monkey,’’ he meticulous approach to every task, and her Mention award from Region Seven of the En- became known for his use of art as a way to ability to make it all look so easy. vironmental Protection Agency. This is the celebrate African-American culture and to de- Through it all, Karen Brooke has somehow second time in as many years that Flick Seed nounce racism. found the time to dote on her wonderful hus- has been recognized for its environmental I met Oscar during the early 1970s in Oak- band John, and together they have raised two awareness. land, California. I was amazed at his profound great children—daughter Adrienne and son Since Steve Flick founded Flick Seed more sense of history, his insight and clarity on the Anthony. On behalf of the Members and staff than twenty years ago, he and his company root causes of racism and economic exploi- of the House Permanent Select Committee on have worked with state, municipal, and federal tation, and his ‘‘bold defiance’’ of all that was Intelligence, I extend our congratulations and agencies, as well as private businesses to re- corrupt. He often spoke of his deep love for wish her and her family the very best as they store the original ecosystems that once cov- and dedication to his family. A man of tremen- begin this new, exciting chapter of life. ered Missouri and the rest of the Midwest. dous strength, dignity and sensitivity, Oscar Steve is a graduate of the University of Mis- Brown, Jr. was a man for all seasons. f Oscar wrote a number of plays that ad- souri at Columbia and has put his agriculture dressed the issues of cultural politics and so- RECOGNIZING JEANNE DAFFRON, degree to good use with the founding of Flick cial division, and made those expressions PH.D. Seed Incorporated. even more powerful through his regular inclu- Flick Seed has worked tirelessly to keep sion of Chicago youth in their casts. One of HON. SAM GRAVES seed waste out of the landfills. They have his best known plays was ‘‘The Great Nitty done this by combining seed waste with office OF MISSOURI paper waste and creating pellets that are used Gritty,’’ which focused on gang problems in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chicago and featured a number of local teen- in pellet burning stoves. This work has not agers onstage and in the production process. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 only kept our landfills from becoming full of Oscar remained a cultural force in Chicago Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause seed waste, but it has provided a unique and throughout his life, and is credited with inspir- to recognize Jeanne Daffron Ph.D. Dr. Daffron innovative form of renewable energy. ing or influencing countless artistic careers. is Assistant Vice President for Academic and I know that my fellow House members will His bright spirit touched and improved the Student Affairs at Missouri Western State Col- join me in congratulating Flick Seed Company lives not only of those he knew and mentored, lege in Saint Joseph, Missouri and in a few for its recognition by the Environmental Pro- but of the countless others who found hope, days will receive the Saint Joseph YWCA tection Agency. purpose and pride through his work. Women of Excellence Award for Women in f I was in Los Angeles on December 4, 2004, the Workplace. and learned that Oscar was performing locally. Dr. Daffron received her undergraduate de- TRIBUTE TO JUDY SCHNEIDER My spirit led me to go see him perform, not gree and doctorate in nursing from Texas knowing that this would be the last time I Woman’s University. For nineteen years she HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN would see and hear this great genius. After a served as a faculty member in the nursing de- OF MARYLAND magnificent performance, I went backstage partment at Missouri Western, and later IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and we talked and reminisced, and in his served as chair of the department and Dean unique way, he gave me his candid critique of of Professional Studies for seven years. Re- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 the United States government and the critical cently, Dr. Daffron was appointed Assistant Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with issues facing us. He was excited when I in- Vice President of Academic and Student Af- great pleasure that I rise to commend one of vited him to be my guest at the upcoming fairs. She is a member of the International my constituents, Judy Schneider, on receiving Congressional Black Caucus dinner in Sep- Honor Society of Nursing, as well as the Mis- the Women in Government Relations 2004 tember, and again talked about his love for his souri Nurse Association. In 1999, she was rec- Distinguished Member Award. family. ognized by her alma mater as one of its ‘‘Dis- Ms. Schneider is a specialist on Congress On June 24, 2005, Oscar’s family and tinguished Alumna.’’ In 2004, Dr. Daffron was at the Congressional Research Service (CRS), friends will gather to celebrate his extraor- selected by students as the ‘‘Outstanding Hon- a department of the Library of Congress, and dinary life. Oscar was a visionary thinker, a ors Program Faculty Member.’’ an adjunct scholar at The Brookings Institu- cultural legend, and political guru. My life, like In addition to her career at Missouri West- tion. She worked previously for Senate and the lives of many, has been enriched by my ern, Dr. Daffron has served in a number of House committees, including the Senate Se- friend: the great, the magnificent, Oscar leadership positions throughout the greater lect Committee to Study the Senate Com- Brown, Jr. He will be deeply missed. Saint Joseph community. She currently serves mittee System. Ms. Schneider is a frequent f on the Board of Directors for Heartland Re- speaker and lecturer on Congress and legisla- HONORING THE SERVICE OF gional Medical Center Foundation, Leadership tive procedures. She holds a bachelor’s and KAREN C. BROOKE Northwest Missouri, and Junior Achievement, master’s degree from The American Univer- and served as only the second female chair of sity. Ms. Schneider is also co-author of the the Saint Joseph Area Chamber of Com- Congressional Deskbook, a comprehensive re- HON. JANE HARMAN merce. Dr. Daffron is also Co-Chair of the source tool frequently used by Congress and OF CALIFORNIA Higher Education Division for the United Way, Lobbyists. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and is a member of the Saint Joseph Commu- Ms. Schneider is well known on Capitol Hill Wednesday, June 15, 2005 nity Plan Board. She was appointed by Gov- by Members of Congress, staff, lobbyists and Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, perhaps the ernor Blunt to a three-year term on the State others as ‘‘The person’’ for information on nu- only good thing to come out of Congressman of Missouri Life Science Research Board as merous topics including House, Senate and Max Sandlin’s defeat in the November election well. Committee Procedure. was that it brought his long-time staffer Karen Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Ms. Schneider has been a long time friend Brooke to the Intelligence Committee as Mi- recognizing Jeanne Daffron, Ph.D. Her com- of WGR. Valuing Ms. Schneider’s dedication nority Executive Assistant—where her good mitment to Saint Joseph exemplifies the quali- and support for the organization, she was humor, good will and remarkable institutional ties of service and dedication. I am honored to granted Emeritus Member status in 2004. knowledge were instant assets. represent her in the United States Congress. Emeritus Membership status is reserved for

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.037 E15PT1 E1242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 women who have displayed an exceptional cation. But perhaps that will come in time. lems. I am sure of all of this. But other ques- commitment to helping other women succeed Like my grandfathers and great-grand- tions still linger for me. What will I be? A in the field of government relations, and who fathers, you also valued community and politician? Perhaps. A football player? being connected to larger goals that ex- Doubtful. A journalist? Maybe. What I do have also achieved notable personal success tended beyond your own universes. know for certain is that—guided by my faith in that endeavor. Previously, only Members of I stand up here today to pay tribute to my as a Jew—I will be a good person. I will be a Congress have been awarded this honor. family, of course. And to Rabbi Schonberger person who knows right from wrong and who Judy is a dedicated public servant who is who suffered through my occasional—OK fre- practices it. And, I will be a person who committed to making a difference in the lives quent—obstinence and poor study habits. thinks and who cares and who draws on of others. I am proud to represent her in the And I would be remiss not to thank my mom faith, memory and tradition in daily life. U.S. Congress and to have the benefit of her and dad, Alyssa Lenhoff and Marc Dann. And We can’t forget who we are. We can’t for- wisdom, insights and experience. my aunts and uncles, Frank and Maddy Jo- get what we were. We can’t lose sight of seph, Ken and Marilyn Steinback, Kathy and I commend Judy Schneider on her accom- what we could be. Robert Leb, Scott and Priscilla Dann, Dan Memory is powerful. plishments and wish her continued success in and Nan Arian, Mark and Ellen Arian and And they say, past can be prologue. It is up the years ahead. Lyndean and Myron Brick and my wonderful to us to decide which past we choose. f cousins—all of you—the little ones and the big ones—Big Emily, Meg, Robin, Amanda, f RECOGNIZING BAR MITZVAH OF Sylvie, Benji, Molly, Harte, little Emily, A TRIBUTE TO YOLANDE I. CHARLIE DANN Mickey, Jillian, Jordan, and Jackson. And there are two others who I must men- NICHOLSON HON. TIM RYAN tion—my sisters. Mavilya, Mia—who is studying somewhere in Italy or at least HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF OHIO that’s what she told her mom. Dr. Gulnara OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tarpe who is a lot like a second mom to me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 15, 2005 as well. And of course my younger sister, Jessie—Pishur to me. I love you. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today But I also stand up her to talk about my in recognition of the Bar Mitzvah of Charlie thoughts about our community—the Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Dann, on June 4, 2005. Here is Charlie’s Mahoning Valley. recognition of the accomplishments of Yolande speech entitled ‘‘Memory is Powerful.’’ I’m a politician’s son. You didn’t expect I. Nicholson. me to be brief, did you? Ms. Nicholson obtained a Bachelor of Arts There were many, especially some of my I believe our community is at a crossroads former Hebrew teachers, who would have in Political Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts and I further believe that we—as individ- in Journalism at Southern Methodist University doubted my commitment to Judaic and He- uals—have the power to determine its future. brew studies. As a graduate of Akiva Academy, it is in Dallas, Texas. Then she earned a Juris At times, to be honest, I’ve doubted my- painful for me to see the school suffer enroll- Doctor from Columbia University School of self. ment declines year after year after year. It is Law, where she was actively involved in the But I stand here today honored to join in even more painful to drive to downtown Columbia Journal of Transnational Law. As a a tradition that has meant something to so Youngstown or over to Girard and see the student, she received the Harry S. Truman many in our world, our community and our remnants of what once was. It makes me sad family. And means so much to me. I am still Congressional scholarship, George B. Dealy to think of how we—as a community—have Journalism Award, and a Distinction in Political not sure of exactly who I am in a large con- allowed our economy and our population to text, but I continue working on that with decline. Theory for academic excellence. In 1994, she the help of so many. Of course I realize that the steel mills received the Mayoral Special Achievement Thank you Rabbi Schonberger. And thank can’t come back. And I realize that there is Award for commitment to economic develop- you Mrs. Kessler. And thank you Mr. Zevor no magic bullet for the economic development projects involving small businesses and and thank you Mr. Zaltsman and yes, thank ment problems that plague our community. entrepreneurial activities in New York City. you Mr. Grabiner and thank you Mrs. But I truly believe that some of our prob- Ms. Nicholson began her admirable career Schonberger. More thank you’s later. lems could be cured with a little bit of the as a legal assistant at Bozeman & Trott, P.C. Now I want to talk about why I decided to ideas that are presented in today’s Torah go ahead with a Bar Mitzvah. portion. in Mount Vernon, New York, and subsequently For those of you who know my parents, Today’s Torah portion talks about a cen- held executive roles in several prominent fi- you probably realize that they did not force sus—counting people. nancial institutions, including Vice President me to go through with this Bar Mitzvah. It Counting people involves more than just and Transaction Execution Manager at J.P. was my choice. lining them up and ticking off numbers. Morgan Securities Inc. and Vice President and I chose to do this for many reasons. But Surveying the population of a town, a com- Assistant General Counsel at Chase Manhat- many of them center around five men and munity, a state or a nation is something tan Bank. She now holds the position of Exec- five women. Four of the men aren’t here in that is critically important as the Torah a physical sense. And two of the women portion explains. But when you count them, utive Vice President and General Counsel at aren’t here either. So, now before I explain it is important to realize the value inherent the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corpora- more, I’d like to ask my grandfather Bentley in every human being. We are more than tion in Brooklyn, where she has served since Lenhoff to stand. Next, I’d like my great- numbers. I think this message is extremely June 2004. grandmother, Eva Dann to stand. Now my important to us as a community and can Ms. Nicholson has continually shared her grandmothers, Hope Ellis, Michelle Dann, help us better address the problems that we talents and experience to help others. There- and Nancy Lenhoff and even though she de- face. fore, Mr. Speaker, I proudly recognize Ms. nies it, I’d also like Barbie Hodros to stand For too long, we have been intimidated by Yolande I. Nicholson, an asset to the commu- as she too has been a grandmother to me. the declining census. We have allowed our- Thank you for everything that you’ve taught selves to believe that we are on a slippery nity. me and thank you for loving me and believ- slope down because our population has fall- f ing in me. en. Now I will explain more. If we do what the Torah portion seems to IN SUPPORT OF MAIN STREET The men that can’t be here today—those advise and count people as more than just AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES that I knew and one that I never met—have numbers, our census will swell to incredible given me an incredible legacy. Phil Arian, proportions. We will see that among us are Stuart Dann, Julie Dann, Dean Cribbs and people of immense talent and incredible en- HON. SAM FARR the men after whom I’m named, Charlie ergy and great values. We will see that our OF CALIFORNIA Lenhoff and Phil Oxman, valued tradition census is among the best in the Nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and doing the right things in life. None of I am ready to join the community and to them led a conventional life. But their lives help so many of you who have been working Wednesday, June 15, 2005 have taught me the importance of being con- so diligently to preserve what’s left and to Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong sup- nected to a larger community and of making try to recapture what once was. I will join as port of robust funding for two important Small contributions to the family. a person of a lot of energy, a lot of creativity And my great-grandmothers—Jessie and a great deal of dedication to the values Business Administration programs: the 7(a) Gorsline and Bess Lawrence Oxman—you and morals that we as Jews have inherited Lending Program and the Microloan program. were real pioneers in life. From you, I have from the prophets. I believe in honesty. I be- Small business owners take huge risks to been given drive and determination. I some- lieve in hard work. I believe in compassion. try to realize their dreams of owning their own times wish I had more of your scholarly dedi- I believe in solving and not creating prob- business which fuel U.S. economic growth. If

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.041 E15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1243 we want a strong economy and a business Unions have played a significant role in Mr. Speaker, Mr. Conolly obtained his bach- environment that encourages this entrepre- making America a more just and equitable elor’s degree at the City University of New neurial spirit, the federal government needs to place for all. They helped to establish the York. He subsequently pursued a career in middle class, making the ‘‘American dream’’ give small business the economic tools to be a reality for many workers and their fami- public service, where he dedicated several successful. That tool is the 7(a) program that lies. Before the successes of the civil rights years to assisting and leading others. was created to provide capital to small busi- movement were marked by law, unions Mr. Conolly has demonstrated exemplary ness owners unable to access traditional fi- helped to provide freedom from discrimina- leadership and devotion to the community as nancing. Through this program, more capital tion in the workplace for minority workers the Executive Director of Alternative Sen- has been made available for small business and to integrate minority populations into tencing in the Office of the Brooklyn District investment that has helped grow the economy. the greater population. Sadly, trade agree- Attorney and Director of the Work Experience Companies who participate in the 7(a) pro- ments following the NAFTA model will weaken unions, and the benefits of unions Program for the New York City Human Re- gram account for approximately 75 percent of guaranteed to minority workers. sources Administration under Mayor Giuliani. the net new jobs added to the economy! When DR–CAFTA comes before Congress In conjunction with the late honorable Shirley Funding the 7(a) program at $79 million is an for a vote, I will urge my colleagues to op- Chisholm, he co-founded the Mid-Brooklyn investment in Main Street, USA. pose this unfair agreement, and send it back Civic Association. In addition, Mr. Conolly was The Microloan Program is another excellent for renegotiation. Trade between nations the first black man to be elected as District SBA program that creates jobs on Main does not and should not have to lead to such leader in the 42nd Assembly District, which in- Street. This program provides loans to low- negative consequences. cluded the Flatbush area of Brooklyn. He is and moderate-income entrepreneurs that are f continuing his ongoing commitment to the not served by private sector banks or the 7(a) SALUTING SERVICE ACADEMY Brooklyn community through his activity as loan program. One example of the benefits of STUDENTS Deputy Commissioner for the New York City the SBA Microloan program is the California Human Resources Administration. Coastal Rural Development Corporation (Cal HON. SAM JOHNSON Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent Coastal) in my district, which has made upon this body to recognize the achievements OF TEXAS microloans totaling $2,775,000 since 1998. and selfless service of Mr. Conolly as he con- With the loan and technical assistance financ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinues to offer his talents and philanthropic ing provided by the SBA Microloan Program, Wednesday, June 15, 2005 services for the betterment of the community. Cal Coastal has financed more than 153 busi- Mr. Speaker, Mr. James T. Conolly has con- nesses with an average loan of $18,000. Cal Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, tinuously demonstrated his altruistic dedication Coastal is just one example of the excellent it is a tremendous honor to salute our soldiers to the community that makes him more than work being done by non-profit intermediaries of tomorrow—the service academy bound stu- worthy of our recognition today. throughout our state and across the country. dents of the Third District of the Texas. This Fully funding the SBA Microloan program is a district of Texas is home to some of the best f smart business investment for Main Street. and the brightest young people. I’m truly confident that they are ready to join f IN HONOR OF MR. VICTOR GHIO the premier military force of the world. It is a DR–CAFTA privilege to send such fine young people on to our Nation’s prestigious service academies. HON. SAM FARR We lift them and their families up in prayer HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF CALIFORNIA for their future service and sacrifices. I am so OF OHIO very proud of them. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES God bless them and God bless America. I Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Wednesday, June 15, 2005 salute them. The appointees and their hometowns follow. Mr. FARR. I rise today to honor the life of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesdy, Victor Ghio, an influential member of the THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SERVICE June 15, 2005, I issued the following state- Santa Cruz community. He passed away on ACADEMY APPOINTMENTS ment during a press conference on how the March 31, 2005 at age 88 and is survived by Dominican Republic-Central American Free United States Military Academy—Morgan Peterson—Plano, Texas—Plano Senior High his brother, Johnnie M. Ghio; his sisters, Vic- Trade Agreement (DR–CAFTA) will be harmful toria Gemignani, Mary Marsalisi, and Gloria to minorities and would like to submit it for the School; Jessica Shurtz—Parker, Texas— Plano East Senior High School; Chris Della Mora; and numerous nieces, nephews, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Villarreal—Allen, Texas—Allen High School. grandnieces, and grandnephews. Mr. Ghio is Today I am here to join my colleagues to United States Naval Academy—Douglas most notable as a local legend and a vital link reject the current text of DR–CAFTA and in- McDonald—Plano, Texas—Plano East Senior to the city’s storied Italian fishing colony. sist on the renegotiation of DR–CAFTA. High School; Andrew Treat—Dallas, Texas— Mr. Ghio was born on August 20, 1916 in Many sectors of society in some form or an- Trinity Christian Academy. other will be negatively impacted by DR– United States Air Force Academy—Mitch- Santa Cruz, California. Following the footsteps CAFTA, but today I’d like to highlight how ell Himes—Lucas, Texas—Allen High School; of his grandfather and father, Mr. Ohio learned DR–CAFTA will be harmful to unions, and Benaiah Lozano—Garland, Texas—Garland to fish around the age of 8. Shortly after grad- especially minority unionists. We have seen High School; John Schrader—Murphy, uating from high school, he went into the fam- the detrimental effects of the NAFTA-model Texas—Plano East Senior High School; ily business. However, when World War II on unions. After NAFTA’s signing, the rate Mitchell Woods—Lucas, Texas—Allen High broke out, he enlisted, and spent a decade in of union-busting factory owners following School. through on threats to close plants tripled. the service. Mr. Ghio earned the prestigious United States Merchant Marine Academy— award of a Purple Heart for his assistance in Union busting will only increase with DR– Donald Finnie—Wylie, Texas—Wylie High CAFTA, which will affect all unionists, but School. the war effort. particularly minorities, who are more likely Mr. Ghio spent more than 60 seasons fish- f to be in unions than the population at large. ing the Monterey Bay area on his 30–foot Minority communities have lower median A TRIBUTE TO JAMES T. CONOLLY boat, Catherina G., named after his beloved wages and higher unemployment rates, and mother. Just shortly before his death, Mr. Ghio the benefits of union membership are greater than for non-minority workers. Unionized HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS was still buying fishing equipment to get ready African-American, Asian-American and OF NEW YORK for the season’s commercial salmon season. The ocean was evidently his world in which he Latino workers all make substantially high- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er wages than their non-union counterparts. could live as a free spirit, away from the bustle Furthermore, the difference in wages be- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 of the city. tween union and non-union workers is much Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. Speaker, I am joined by Mr. Ghio’s fam- greater for minorities than for average union workers. For example, while average union recognition of a Brooklynite and distinguished ily and friends in honoring his life and con- workers make 28 percent more than their public servant, James T. Conolly. It is an tributions to the community. He will be remem- non-union counterparts, unionized Latino honor to represent Mr. Conolly in the House of bered by his positive spirit and a wonderful workers, for example, make 59 percent more Representatives and it behooves us to pay outlook on life. Mr. Ghio’s service will be truly than their nonunion counterparts. tribute to such an outstanding leader. missed.

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.046 E15PT1 E1244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 VENEZUEN RESULUTION REGARD- Chamber of Penal Cassation of the Supreme CONGRATULATING THE AMERICAN ING TERRORIST LUIS POSADA Tribunal of Justice; TRACT SOCIETY ON ITS 180TH CARRILES CONSIDERING ANNIVERSARY That said request was denied by the Gov- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ernment of Panama under the presidency of HON. SAM JOHNSON OF OHIO Mireya Moscoso, who reprieved Luis Posada OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carriles, effectively ignoring the Extradition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Treaty between the two countries and pro- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 voking international condemnation; Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, submit the following for the CONGRESSIONAL CONSIDERING this year the American Tract Society is celebrating the 180th Anniversary of its founding in RECORD. On Wednesday, June 15, 2005, Rep- That terrorist attacks constitute crimes resentative DENNIS KUCINICH met with legisla- against humanity that can cause social com- 1825. There is no doubt that the American tors from Venezuela who presented him with motion and must be punished by the com- Tract Society has played a pivotal role in ad- a resolution that passed in the Venezuelan petent authorities in any country in the vancing Christian family values in this country. legislative assembly regarding the terrorist world; Not only does American Tract Society have a Luis Posada Carriles. widespread and profound impact on the cur- The following is a translation of that resolu- CONSIDERING rent moral climate of the United States, but its tion. That the families of the victims and their tracts deliver a message of hope worldwide. Non Official Translation respective countrymen await that justice be The American Tract Society was founded to THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BOLIVARIAN done for these abhorrent terrorist acts. address the need for solid Biblical teaching REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA—RESOLUTION EX- and evangelism in the wide-open, ever-ex- AGREES PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DECISION OF THE panding Western frontier of our country. Too SUPREME TRIBUNAL OF JUSTICE REQUESTING First: To express support for the decision often, frontier families found themselves with- THE EXTRADITION OF LUIS POSADA CARRILES of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice which, in out any access to a church and without vital CONSIDERING a sovereign, autonomous, and independent Christian fellowship. The Society was born out That on October 6, 1976, a Cubana de decision, dictated the issuance of an extra- of this profound need and quickly became the Aviacion airplane was victim of an abomi- dition request for the terrorist Luis Posada largest publishing house in the United States, nable terrorist act over the island of Bar- Carriles to the Government of the United publishing around 8 million pieces in 1860. bados, exploding in mid-air and resulting in States of America. The American Tract Society has continued the death of its passengers and crew; Second: To ratify the National Assembly’s to grow and evolve based on the changing CONSIDERING repudiation and condemnation of this abomi- world around it. While the society holds stead- That among the victims were 57 Cuban na- nable terrorist act, just as the repudiation fastly to the timeless and unchanging quality tionals, 24 of which were members of the and condemnation of similar acts that occur of Christ’s Gospel message, they recognize Cuban National Fencing Team who had re- anywhere else in the world. the need to remain relevant in their medium to cently emerged victorious in the Fencing Third: To ratify the National Assembly’s Championships of Central America and the maximize the impact. repudiation of the conduct of the Republic of Caribbean, held in Caracas, Venezuela; And so in this Anniversary year, I congratu- alongside 11 Guyanese students and 5 Korean Panama’s former president, Mireya Moscoso, late the American Tract Society and challenge students; who in reprieving the terrorist Luis Posada them to continue spreading God’s message of Carriles violated the terms of the Extra- CONSIDERING salvation to a world that desperately needs it. dition Treaty in force between Panama and f That material responsibility for the con- Venezuela. demnable terrorist act was linked to Ven- ezuelan nationals Heman Ricardo and Fourth: To request that the Government of TRIBUTE TO CHARLES E. SIMPSON Freddy Lugo, and that a consequent inves- the United States of America provide infor- tigation determined that the sinister plan mation as to whether Luis Posada Carriles is HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS was hatched in Caracas, under the direction within its territory, and if so, to provide for OF NEW YORK of Orlando Bosch and Luis Posada Carriles, a his immediate extradition. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cuban-Venezuelan, who from 1967 served in Fifth: To encourage the Organization of an official capacity in various police forces, Wednesday, June 15, 2005 American States, the United Nations, and including as the Chief of the Explosives Bri- the international community coordinate ef- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in gade of the Division of Intelligence and Pre- vention Services (DISIP), known by the alias forts to capture and extradite one of the recognition of a Brooklynite and distinguished ‘‘Commissar Basilio;’’ most dangerous terrorists in the history of lawyer, Charles E. Simpson. It is an honor to Latin America and the Caribbean. CONSIDERING represent Mr. Simpson in the House of Rep- resentatives and it behooves us to pay tribute That the commission of this crime affected Sixth: To request that the Congress of the traditional relations between the countries United States of America ratify their abso- to such an outstanding leader. linked to the events, and could have resulted lute rejection of terrorism and their convic- Mr. Speaker, Mr. Simpson received his in international political conflicts; tion to fight it. Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974, graduating CONSIDERING Seventh: To deliver copies of this legisla- magna cum laude from Pepperdine University That joint actions by state authorities in tion to the diplomatic representatives in and named a Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellow. Cuba and Venezuela allowed judicial officials Venezuela of Cuba, Guyana, Barbados, South He subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor to prosecute and sanction those responsible Korea, Panama, and the United States of from Harvard University in 1978. Before com- for such actions; America. pleting his undergraduate studies, Mr. Simp- CONSIDERING Eighth: To publicize said legislation. son dedicated three years of service to the That the terrorist Luis Posada Carriles Ratified and signed in the Federal Legisla- United States Air Force. As a lawyer, Mr. avoided being brought to justice on numer- tive Palace, headquarters of the National As- Simpson often represents debtors and credi- ous occasions and often with the use of vio- sembly, in Caracas, Venezuela, on the fifth tors in Chapter 11 Reorganization cases. He lence, escaping from various Venezuelan day of May of the year 2005, year 195 of Ven- is currently a partner of Windels Marx Lane & prisons, most notably his escape from the ezuelan independence and year 146 of the fed- Mittendorf, LLP, and chairs the firm’s Bank- San Juan de los Morros Prison on August 18, eration. ruptcy, Creditors’ Rights and Workouts Prac- 1985; NICOLA´ S MADURO MOROS, tice Group, and is a member of the Corporate CONSIDERING President. and Securities, Litigation and Alternative Dis- That having detected that the terrorist fu- RICARDO GUTIE´ RREZ, pute Resolution, and Real Estate Practice gitive Luis Posada Carriles had been de- First Vice-President. Groups. tained in the Republic of Panama, accused PEDRO CARREN˜ O, and convicted of planning a new terrorist at- Second Vice-President. Mr. Simpson has served as counsel to me tack against the President of the Republic of IVA´ N ZERPA GUERRERO, since 1981. He also acted as outside counsel Cuba, Fidel Castro, the Government of the Secretary. to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Cor- Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela requested JOSE´ GREGORIO VIANA, poration from 1983 through 1996. Mr. Simp- his extradition pursuant to a decision of the Assistant Secretary son engaged in several philanthropic activities

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.051 E15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1245 and demonstrated true dedication by serving and visual displays at transit centers to pro- Sir Muy worked tirelessly to reduce the ten- on the Board of Directors of the Brooklyn Chil- vide passengers with real time bus arrivals sion between China and Taiwan by traveling dren’s Museum, the Brooklyn Red Cross, and and departures. Frank understood that tech- to both countries to encourage on-going dia- the Queens Society for the Prevention of Cru- nology improvements alone would not improve logue between the two sides. In Miami, his elty to Children, as well as acting as Brook- ridership and championed the purchase of place of residence, he continued his personal lyn’s representative on the Board of Directors new fuel efficient buses. Always a creative commitment to the community by establishing of the New York City Public Development Cor- problem solver, Frank fought for and won FTA the following organizations in Miami: Chinese poration. He was also active as a member of approval to leverage the purchase of three Welfare Council in 1978, World Kwong Tung the Brooklyn Area Council of Boy Scouts of buses into a financing package of 46 new Community Association in 1991, Florida Chi- America and the New York State Bar Associa- buses to respond to 10 percent annual growth nese Federation in 1993 and Overseas Chi- tion’s Committee on Minorities in the Profes- in ridership. nese Association in 2000. He also helped with sion. Frank amassed a collection of train and bus the creation of the following: Chinese Amer- Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent schedules dating back to the early 1900s, and ican Benevolent Association in 1956, Organi- on this body to recognize the accomplish- I am talking to officials at the Smithsonian In- zation of Chinese Americans—South Florida ments and selfless service of Mr. Simpson as stitution about the possibility of a display of Chapter in 1987, and United Chinese Associa- he continues to offer his talents and philan- Frank’s memorabilia. Being passionate about tion of Florida in 2003. thropic services for the betterment of the com- all modes of transportation, Frank personally Sir Muy accepted the position of the Na- munity. traveled to 34 countries and inspected more tional President of Overseas Chinese Associa- Mr. Speaker, Mr. Charles E. Simpson has than 180 transit systems, always searching for tion in 2000. He wanted to revitalize an inac- continuously demonstrated his altruistic dedi- ideas to improve public transit on the Central tive ten-year-old organization with only one cation to the community that makes him more Coast. chapter in the country of Macao. In order to than worthy of our recognition today. The residents of Del Ray Oaks, Monterey make an international impact, he decided to f County and the Central Coast mourn the stay in Taiwan. The mission of OCA is to unite passing of Frank Lichtanski and join me in ex- all overseas Chinese worldwide, to promote IN MEMORY OF MR. FRANK pressing our heartfelt condolences to Frank’s harmony by using Founding Father Dr. Sun LICHTANSKI wife, Pam; his daughter, Aaron; and sisters Yat-San’s ‘‘Three People’s Principles’’; pre- Jeannie Stopa and Fran Stauff, and to the serve the Chinese heritage, and encourage HON. SAM FARR MST family to whom Frank devoted his stellar members to actively participate in local civil af- OF CALIFORNIA career. fairs for equality, and advancement of Chi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f nese. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Sir Fernando Muy will be remembered as a HONORING SIR FERNANDO MUY great philanthropist, a successful entre- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to preneur, a caring father and grandfather. Most honor the life of a great public servant for HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA of all, he will be remembered for his philan- Monterey County, California. Frank J. OF CALIFORNIA thropy and chivalry’s spirit of justice, his com- Lichtanski passed away on June 9, 2005 in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitment to advocate for the welfare and ad- his home in Del Rey Oaks, California after a Wednesday, June 15, 2005 vancement of Chinese worldwide, and the pro- battle with cancer. motion of the Chinese culture. Frank was passionate about all modes of Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with f transportation, and particularly buses, for more my colleagues in the Congressional Asian Pa- than 31 years. At age 23, he worked as a bus cific American Caucus to honor the contribu- TRIBUTE TO GENERAL DONALD G. driver for Monterey-Salinas Transit, beginning tions and achievements of Sir Fernando Muy COOK what would become an illustrious career. After on his recent passing. Sir Muy was an entre- six years, Frank became general manager, preneur, friend, community volunteer, hus- HON. IKE SKELTON and in 1982 he became Monterey-Salinas band, father, grandfather, and great grand- OF MISSOURI Transit’s Chief Executive Officer. In his 31 father. Sir Muy made an impact to each per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of service with MST, Frank turned a son he came in contact with and left them with fledgling bus service with only nine buses and compassion, patience, and generosity. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 twenty employees into a thriving public transit I had the honor of meeting Sir Muy at a Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take system. Today, Monterey-Salinas Transit pro- community gathering at the On Leong Chinese this opportunity to honor General Donald vides public transit service in Monterey, Santa Community Center last July. I learned that he Cook, United States Air Force, for his 36 Clara and Santa Cruz counties and carries 4.8 was a kind and caring man who took interest years of dedicated service. million passengers each year. Each time in helping others. He was a man who pushed During the past 36 years, General Cook has Frank came to Washington, D.C., he marveled for the rights of Chinese both in the U.S. and served in the Air Force with honor and distinc- at the Metro system and how Union Station internationally. tion. He’s a command pilot with over 3,300 had developed as a commercial center with The title ‘‘Sir’’ was bestowed upon Fernando hours. The general has commanded a flying transportation as the anchor for restaurants Muy by the 25th Knight of the Imperial Byzan- training wing, two space wings, and the 20th and entertainment. He took that inspiration tine Order of the Star of Asia, by H.I.R.H. Air Force—a real tribute to his leadership ca- and figured out how a public transit station Prince Henri Constantine III the current leader pabilities. could benefit Monterey County. The City of of Byzantine Dynasty of the Eastern Roman General Cook has been the commander of Marina is the northern gateway to the Mon- Empire. His title was placed upon him for his Air Education and Training Command since terey Peninsula. Frank’s vision grew to be- outstanding accomplishments in making great December 9th, 2001. This command includes come the Marina Transit Station, situated at contributions to the public charity, culture, and the Air Force Recruiting Service, two num- the west end of a major corridor between the his promotion of world peace. Other such win- bered air forces, Air University and consists of coastal communities and the inland commu- ners of this award include President Harry 15 wings, more than 66,000 active-duty mem- nities of Monterey County. The Marina Transit Truman and John Glenn. bers and 15,000 civilians. As commander of Station is a multimodal connection serving Since he had been oppressed by two Com- the Air Force University, General Cook was transit and over-the-road buses, as well as munist regimes in China and in Cuba, Sir Muy responsible for recruiting, training and edu- automobile passengers, taxis, and bicyclists. It was a staunch opponent of Communism. With cating Airmen to sustain the combat capability will serve as the anchor for economic develop- a sound financial foundation behind him, the of the Air Force. ment in a part of the county that had lost its retired entrepreneur decided to become active On a personal note, I have known General commercial businesses when the former Fort in the community. Sir Muy’s contributions and Cook and his wife Diane for a number of Ord military base closed. tireless advocacy work helped make it pos- years. They and their family members are out- He was a regional leader in implementing sible for Chinese immigrants to have the rights standing Americans who have dedicated a Intelligent Transportation Systems that include they have today. He advocated and encour- great deal of time and energy to public serv- visual tracking of buses through enhanced aged all immigrants to become citizens, to ice. General Cook worked in my office for a communication systems, automated voice an- register to vote so as to exercise their duty year, working with me to formulate legislation nouncements to ensure compliance with ADA, and power as citizens. on professional military education. Through

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.055 E15PT1 E1246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 the years, I have seen Don grow into a superb Buxton were arrested and convicted under sure that all women have access to the most military leader. Connecticut’s 1879 law forbidding the use of basic reproductive health care services and I know the members of the House will join contraception or assisting anyone seeking that they are empowered to make the best me in Honoring General Cook and in wishing contraception. They challenged this law—ulti- personal decisions about when they are finan- his family and him all the best in the years to mately fighting their case all the way to our cially and emotionally ready to start a family. come. Nation’s highest court. And, on June 7th 1965, f the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the Con- f PERSONAL EXPLANATION necticut law, opening the door for nationwide A TRIBUTE TO DR. TERRY E. counseling and use of contraception. GRANT Griswold v. Connecticut paved the way for HON. BARBARA LEE future decisions regarding a women’s right to OF CALIFORNIA HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS reproductive health and privacy—including the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK 1972 U.S. Supreme Court decision that ex- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tended the right to access contraception to un- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, on June 13, 2005 I married women. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 missed rollcall votes Nos. 241 and 242. Had Why was Griswold v. Connecticut so impor- I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tant? Well, consider the fact that in 1965, 45 S. 643 and H.R. 2326. recognition of a distinguished member of the percent of births to married women were unin- f healthcare profession and Brooklynite, Dr. tentional. But, today, only 14 percent of births Terry E. Grant. to married women occur sooner that planned. RECOGNIZING JOHN WERKMEISTER Dr. Grant is the Chief Executive Officer of In 1965, only 38 percent of women used some OF MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Gentle Dental, which offers cosmetic and gen- form of birth control. Today, nearly 70 percent eral dentistry, and which serves nursing of women do. HON. PHIL ENGLISH homes and assisted living facilities. He has With good cause, a recent poll shows that OF PENNSYLVANIA also been active as a Chief Division of Geri- 80 percent of Americans strongly support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES atric Dentistry at several universities and med- women having access to contraception. With Wednesday, June 15, 2005 ical centers. Through dentistry he has con- newfound ability to control how many children Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ducted various efforts to improve the health of to have and when, women have been able to recognize John Werkmeister of Meadville, his community. achieve educational and professional goals Pennsylvania, as an exceptional history teach- Dr. Grant’s efforts include establishing base that before 1965 were extremely difficult. Ac- er and role model. Mr. Werkmeister has been line data to track children and families in need cess to contraception has dramatically named one of eight national finalists for the of dental services, providing free dental serv- changed women’s health, giving them dignity Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award. ice in his private office to children and families and control over their lives and their futures. This national award is presented every year to of the working poor and uninsured. He has Control over their own bodies has also contrib- an educator who develops and uses innova- also developed strategies to improve the over- uted to reductions in maternal and infant mor- tive and creative teaching methods to enhance all healthcare of children in his community, in- tality through better birth spacing and better students’ interest in history. As a teacher at cluding contacting the national dentifrice com- health status. Because of contraception, cou- Cambridge Springs High School in Cambridge panies and soliciting their support. Most nota- ples can decide when they are financially and Springs, Pennsylvania, he has shown exem- bly, he has spearheaded a community-based emotionally ready to start a family. So children plary commitment to making history education preventive children’s dentistry program. The are born into families that are ready and able engaging and exciting, while involving his stu- program provides free toothbrushes, fluoride to fully care for them. dents in the National History Day Program. toothpaste, and preventive dentistry lectures to Access and use of birth control are essential National History Day is a yearlong program children in conjunction with the Nassau Coun- components of basic preventative health care in which students explore historical topics re- ty Dental Society for Children Dental Health for women across the U.S. and has success- lated to an annual theme. Participants qualify month. fully helped reduce national rates of unin- for national competition after competing in Mr. Speaker, it behooves us to pay tribute tended pregnancies. several local and state competitions. In pre- to the achievements and service of Dr. Grant. And, who would have predicted in 1965, paring his students for the program, Mr. May our country continue to benefit from the that the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- Werkmeister’s work ethic and research skills selfless endeavors of individuals, such as Dr. vention would recognize the significant impact provided students with the tools necessary to Terry E. Grant. of birth control on American society? But they be successful in competition. f did. In 1999, the CDC included family planning Mr. Speaker, I find it heartening that there in their list of the ‘‘Ten Great Public Health are educators in this country who devote so CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY Achievements in the 20th Century.’’ much time and effort to shaping the minds of OF LANDMARK U.S. SUPREME However, despite these achievements, ac- our young people. It is with great pleasure that COURT DECISION IN GRISWOLD cess to contraceptives is far from guaranteed. I recognize Mr. Werkmeister for his dedication V. CONNECTICUT Today, we, as political leaders, stand at a to educating the potential leaders of tomorrow. crossroads. We can maintain the status quo, f or we can further strive to improve reproduc- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER TRIBUTE TO ALBERT C. tive health and reduce unintended preg- OF NEW YORK WILTSHIRE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nancies in this country. My Prevention First bill would permit women to take greater control Wednesday, June 15, 2005 over their reproductive health. This legislation HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today would allow greater access to contraception OF NEW YORK to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the land- by increasing funding for family planning serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Griswold ices to low-income women and requiring insur- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 v. Connecticut. This decision served as the ance companies to cover contraceptives if Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in foundation for improvements in women’s re- they cover other prescription drugs. recognition of Albert C. Wiltshire, an esteemed productive health, felt even to this day. Today, as we commemorate the momen- community leader. It is an honor to represent It is difficult to believe that just 40 years tous Griswold v Connecticut Supreme Court Mr. Wiltshire in the House of Representatives ago, it was actually illegal for American decision that made such a great impact on re- and it behooves us to pay tribute to such an women to use birth control. But as late as ducing unintended pregnancies by allowing outstanding leader. 1965, 30 states still had laws prohibiting or re- women to control their reproductive health, I Mr. Wiltshire obtained a Bachelor of Science stricting the sale and use of contraception. urge my colleagues to support common sense Degree in Urban Studies from St. Francis’ Col- The case of Griswold v. Connecticut in- legislation like the Prevention First Act and lege and a Master’s Degree in Public Adminis- volved Estelle Griswold, the Executive Director join me in taking action to further reduce unin- tration from New York University. He also re- of the Planned Parenthood League of Con- tended pregnancies. ceived a Senior Managers Program certifi- necticut, and the League’s Medical Director, We have certainly come a long way in just cation from Harvard University’s John F. Ken- Dr. C. Lee Buxton. Ms. Griswold and Dr. 40 years, but we must remain vigilant to en- nedy School of Government.

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.058 E15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1247 Mr. Wiltshire is currently a Government Re- size indoor swimming pool, participate in a lating the members, past and present, of Flint lations Manager for the KeySpan Corporation. drama group or a cheerleading team, or use Masonic Lodge No. 23, F&AM, on their cele- At KeySpan, he provides counsel to the Sen- the club’s Calder Knowledge Lab to do home- bration of a true milestone, and wish the ior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Di- work, use computers and receive tutoring. The Lodge continued success and growth for the rector of Government Relations on the rel- club also provides flute, guitar, and karate les- next 150 years and beyond. evant implications of government policy. Prior sons, along with many other stimulating and f to joining KeySpan, he served as a Govern- constructive programs. In short, the Variety ment Relations Manager for Consolidated Edi- Boys and Girls Club of Queens gives local RECOGNIZING OPERATION son. Mr. Wiltshire’s administrative experience kids an opportunity to succeed in whatever SLUGGER also includes his previous service as President field inspires them. and Chief Operating Officer at the Brooklyn The foregoing would not have been possible HON. RON LEWIS Navy Yard Development Corporation. Through without the club’s many supporters, including OF KENTUCKY his efforts, the Navy Yard has become the tonight’s honoree, Chuck Viane. Mr. Viane, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most successful industrial park and economic President of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Wednesday, June 15, 2005 development project in the nation. is the recipient of the club’s 2005 Humani- Mr. Wiltshire is certainly a model for the tarian Award for his dedication to public serv- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I youth in our community. His drive to improve ice. Mr. Viane has worked closely with the or- would like to bring to the attention of my col- the standard of living and to clear a path for ganization and has coordinated such activities leagues a fantastic program aimed at boosting our youth to enter the economic mainstream is as a Variety Club program to purchase two the morale of our soldiers serving in Iraq and evident in all of his endeavors. Mr. Wiltshire neonatal ventilators for St. Francis Hospital in Afghanistan. Operation Slugger is a partner- has even served as a member of the New Los Angeles. Mr. Viane’s generosity has ship between the Association for the U.S. York City Police Department, where he be- helped the club become an even stronger Army, AUSA, DHL Express, Louisville Slugger, came involved in reaching out to young adults force in the community, a fact for which I am USA Cares, and the Veterans of Foreign at risk. He also restructured the Citywide most grateful. Wars, VFW, focused on providing sporting Model Cities Program and devoted two years Mr. Speaker, I request that my colleagues equipment for recreational activities for our to reforming the New York City Juvenile Jus- join me in paying tribute to the staff, volun- soldiers in the field. This partnership is a re- tice System’s approach to youth crime and in- teers and friends of the Variety Boys and Girls sponse to the numerous requests from U.S. carceration. Club. soldiers asking for sports equipment for use during their leisure time. Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent f on this body to recognize the achievements I am proud to represent Fort Knox, which is and service of Mr. Albert C. Wiltshire. HONORING FLINT MASONIC LODGE one of the many locations across the country, NO. 23, F&AM including VFW posts and private businesses, f where new and gently used equipment is IN RECOGNITION OF THE VARIETY HON. DALE E. KILDEE being collected to make up sports kits. These BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ON THE OF MICHIGAN kits will consist of baseball bats and balls, OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES softball and baseball gloves, hats, footballs, SARY CELEBRATION basketballs, rugby balls, and soccer balls. The Wednesday, June 15, 2005 donated goods, which are expected to exceed HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, as my hometown 20 tons, will be transported by DHL to Louis- OF NEW YORK of Flint, Michigan celebrates its 150th anniver- ville Slugger Field and on to the U.S. troops IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sary this year, I rise before you today to honor serving in Afghanistan. an organization that is also celebrating its ses- As the men and women of our military put Wednesday, June 15, 2005 quicentennial. On June 18, Flint residents are their lives on the line for us, I want to thank Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- invited to join Flint Masonic Lodge No. 23, these organizations for giving something back ognize the achievements of the Variety Boys Free & Accepted Masons will invite the public to the troops. Please join me in thanking and Girls Club of Queens and its honoree, to join in their commemoration festivities, AUSA, DHL, Louisville Slugger, USA Cares, Chuck Viane, on the evening of the organiza- which include a parade, reception, and ban- the VFW, and all of the people who have par- tion’s 50th anniversary celebration. The Boys quet. ticipated for their contributions to Operation and Girls Club is a wonderful nonprofit organi- Based in the Flint Masonic Temple on South Slugger. zation that offers a wide array of services to Saginaw Street in downtown Flint, Flint Ma- f New York City children. Our community’s sonic Lodge 23 was chartered on January 11, young people are truly fortunate to have such 1855, becoming another branch of America’s SCIENCE, STATE, JUSTICE, COM- an effective and necessary resource at their oldest and largest fraternal organization. The MERCE, AND RELATED AGEN- disposal. new members, coming from all walks of life, CIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 The Variety Boys Club of Queens was es- now counted emperors, kings, and even many SPEECH OF tablished five decades ago in response to the of our Founding Fathers as brethren. growing problem of youth gangs in the bor- Some of Flint’s most prominent citizens HON. AL GREEN ough. The organization opened May 1, 1955 have been or currently are members of the OF TEXAS and registered 3,000 members that first day. Masonic fraternity. Several of the city’s May- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Boys came from all parts of Queens to watch ors, including Charles Stewart Mott, Colonel Tuesday, June 14, 2005 movies, play games and participate in sports. James Fenton, Harry Cull, George Poulous, In 1981, the club’s board of directors first ex- James Rutherford, and current Mayor Don The House in Committee of the Whole tended services to girls and by 1985, all club Williamson, can be counted among their House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 2862) making ap- programs were available to the young women ranks. Many city streets were named in honor propriations for Science, the Departments of of Queens. of business and civic leaders who also served State, Justice, and Commerce, and related Today, the club provides youths aged 6 to as Masons. Their legacy has become an inte- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- 17 with a wide range of educational and rec- gral part of Flint’s history, and its heritage. tember 30, 2006, and for other purposes: reational activities. The club makes every ef- Flint Masons have been selflessly com- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I fort to ensure that these children do not ‘‘fall mitted to improving the community and en- rise today in support of the Small Business through the cracks,’’ giving them a place to do hancing human dignity. They are often found Administration’s 7(a) loan program. their homework, providing learning assistance, at the forefront of charitable drives to benefit The 7(a) loan program is essential for our promoting exercise programs, and giving them the less fortunate, the disabled, and both our nation’s small business owners. It provides ac- a safe place to socialize with other children younger and older citizens. Their efforts have cessible and affordable financing that enables their own age. In so doing, the Club offers benefited thousands, and have indeed made such businesses to grow, which in turn leads young New Yorkers a constructive alternative the Greater Flint area a better place in which to the creation of jobs so desperately needed to truancy, violence, street gangs, drug abuse to live. in the current economy. In the past 10 years, and teenage pregnancy. Variety Boys and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the the SBA has approved more than 424,000 Girls Club members can swim in an Olympic- 109th Congress to please join me in congratu- loans totaling over $90 billion. These loans

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.064 E15PT1 E1248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 have created jobs and economic opportunities communities across the state. Funds have THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE UN- for countless Americans. been used for: Infrastructure construction of DERGROUND RAILROAD AND THE Small business owners are the backbone of approximately 200 residential lots; Technical IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING THE our nation’s economy. Representing more assistance for 110 families constructing their TRUTH ABOUT OUR HISTORY than 99.7 percent of all U.S. employers, small homes using the selfhelp method or with the businesses are the number one job creator in assistance of Habitat for Humanity; Home- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL this nation. They employ more than half of all ownership counseling for over 300 families; OF NEW YORK private sector employees and generate 60 to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 80 percent of net new jobs annually. In Hous- Assistance to community associations to con- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 ton, 98 percent of the more than 350,000 busi- struct or renovate community facilities; and nesses are small businesses. Downpayment assistance and low interest Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Funding for this program was eliminated for loans to families. recognize the first racially integrated civil rights FY 2005 and the cost of it was shifted to small As the housing needs of all of our Hawaii movement in this country: the Underground Railroad. I recognize the author of the first businesses and community-based lenders. grow more and more critical, particularly given highly regarded and well researched book on This has caused small businesses to be our small land base, any improvement to Na- this topic to be written in 100 years, Fergus M. charged with high upfront fees which keep tive Hawaiian housing needs helps not only many from being able to obtain the financing Bordewich. In ‘‘Bound for Canaan: The Under- our Hawaiian community but all communities they need. In fact, small business lending has ground Railroad and the War for the Soul of in our state. declined every quarter for a total of half a bil- America,’’ Fergus Bordewich has revealed the lion dollars so far this year. I look forward to working with my colleagues truth behind the myth of the Underground Rail- As policy-makers, we have a responsibility in the House and Senate, where a companion road. I was privileged this evening to host with to the communities we represent to help them bill was introduced by Senator DANIEL INOUYE, Senator CHARLES SCHUMER of New York a re- achieve economic strength. Therefore, we on passage of this important legislation. ception to recognize the contribution this new must provide small businesses with the re- Mahalo! book is making to a greater awareness and sources they need to grow and flourish. One understanding of the history of slavery and ra- of the most effective ways to do this is to rein- f cial oppression in this Nation and of the heroic state funding for the 7(a) loan program. If we efforts of brave Americans to resist these fail to do this, the 9th Congressional District of IN RECOGNITION OF ROBROY IN- evils. Texas and Congressional Districts all over the DUSTRIES COMPANY’S 100TH AN- The myth which generations of Americans country will suffer negative impacts. NIVERSARY have believed is that the Underground Rail- For these reasons, I support the restoration road was a monochromatic narrative of high- of funding for the 7(a) loan program to its FY minded whites assisting terrified helpless 2004 level of $79 million. I also urge my col- HON. VERNON J. EHLERS blacks to freedom. This myth disintegrates in leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Vela´zquez the powerful true stories of the heroes of the amendment. OF MICHIGAN Underground Railroad. The railroad was not a f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES system of tracks. The railroad consisted of people along routes in rural areas and for- REAUTHORIZATION OF THE HA- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 ested areas in cities and on plantations: peo- WAIIAN HOME LANDS HOME- ple who for political and spiritual and religious OWNERSHIP ACT Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- reasons had one goal: to free human beings nize the 100th anniversary of Robroy Indus- from slavery. HON. ED CASE tries Company, which is the privately held par- In ‘‘Bound for Canaan,’’ Mr. Bordewich de- OF HAWAII ent company of Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclo- livers a powerful message in the gripping per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sures, a large and progressive employer since sonal stories of the heroes who were the Un- 1935 in Belding, Michigan, which is in the derground Railroad, the slaves and the free. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Third Congressional District of Michigan. Mr. Bordewich writes in his introduction: ‘‘Only Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce recently have African Americans begun to be On June 18, Robroy officials will be cele- crucial legislation with my colleague from Ha- restored to their rightful place at the center of brating their centennial with an event at their waii, Congressman NEIL ABERCROMBIE, reau- the story. But the Underground Railroad is no thorizing the Hawaiian Home Lands Home- Belding facility. The company was founded as more ‘Black history than it is White history’: it ownership Act of 2000. Our bill simply reau- the Enameled Metals Company in 1905 by is American history, and it swept into its orbit thorizes the program for FY 2006 through FY Scottish immigrant Peter McIlroy in Etna, courageous Americans of every hue. It was 2009. Pennsylvania. The company’s headquarters the country’s first racially integrated civil rights Established in 2000 through Title VIII of the were relocated to Verona, Pennsylvania in movement in which whites and blacks worked Native American Housing Assistance and Self- 1958, and in 1977 the renamed Robroy Indus- together for six decades before the Civil War, Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), the tries acquired the Stahlin operation in Belding. taking great risks together, saving tens of Hawaiian Home Lands Homeownership Act Today, the company’s five plants in Pennsyl- thousands of lives together and ultimately suc- provides affordable housing opportunities to vania, Texas and Michigan and its head- ceeding together in one of the most ambitious Native Hawaiian families living on the Hawai- quarters employ about 350 workers. political undertakings in American history.’’ ian Home Lands of Hawaii. This political undertaking has not ended; it The Hawaiian Home Lands program, au- Stahlin Enclosures is a widely recognized has continued. Blacks and whites worked to- thorized by the federal government under the leader in the electrical products industry, mak- gether in the Civil Rights Movement of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, is ing fiberglass electrical enclosures that are 1960s; some paying the ultimate price to bring currently being administered by the State of used worldwide. The nearly 90 Stahlin officials the freedom that had not yet been fully real- Hawaii’s Department of Hawaiian Home and employees are very active in their com- ized in the South because Blacks could not Lands. The Department receives over $9 mil- munity, contributing to the Belding Public vote. On June 13, 2005, jury selection began lion annually from Title VIII of NAHASDA. The Schools band and athletic programs, the in Philadelphia Mississippi in the Civil Rights rest of its funds come from the State of Hawaii Belding scholarship program, Big Brothers/Big case against Edgar Ray Killen for the slayings as well as revenues derived from its own as- Sisters, Special Olympics and other charities. of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Mi- sets and commercial activities. The company also was named one of ‘‘West chael Schwerner, three young civil rights work- Funds provided through the Hawaiian Home Michigan’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to ers, white and black, brutally killed in 1964. Lands Homeownership Act, which is the first Work For’’ by a local publication. Together with thousands of others, Black and significant infusion of federal housing for Na- White, took great risks in the tradition of the tive Hawaiians assistance since the Hawaiian I hope you join me in congratulating Robroy people who were the Underground Railroad, Home Lands program began in 1921, have Industries Company on their century of busi- ultimately bringing the vote to the descendants been well-utilized and administered through ness and their subsidiary, Stahlin Enclosures, of the slaves the Underground Railroad saved. the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to for their 70 years of business in Belding, They are not forgotten. People of good will service our under-served Native Hawaiian Michigan. have kept their memories alive and their

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.068 E15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1249 cause alive. The trial now is important be- ‘‘Race Matters’’ wrote ‘‘This is a masterful is committed to helping the people of Northern cause it reminds us of the high price of free- story—a deeply American story— of the quest Michigan contact their elected officials. dom and who has paid that price. for freedom. This multi-racial movement is still Americans Write builds on the success of Emmett Till’s case has been reopened and a beacon of hope in our present dark times.‘ other well-known national opinion ballot orga- this reopening is important for the same rea- For today, Mr. Speaker, it is important that nizations, by incorporating issues of the day in son. He was 14 years old in 1955 when on a we reflect on the importance of the racially in- its monthly newsletters. By focusing on issues visit to his relatives in Mississippi he was kid- tegrated Civil Rights movement that began that are most important to its recipients, Amer- napped from his uncle’s house. When Emmett with the Underground Railroad and continues icans Write provides the opportunity and inspi- Till’s body was found and returned to his today. The men and women who challenged ration for individuals to engage in the demo- mother in Chicago, it was so disfigured from slavery, the policy of segregation, and the poli- cratic process. beating and torture that his mother almost cies of racism should be commended for their It is important that all Americans become in- didn’t recognize him. She refused offers from deeds. They should have the full appreciation volved in our government, to ensure that their the funeral home to clean up his battered of this Nation. Mr. Fergus M. Bordewich de- voices are heard. As Americans become in- body. For his funeral, she insisted on an open serves the thanks of this Nation for an impor- creasingly busy, it becomes more important to casket. The two men tried for the murder were tant book on the history of the first racially in- have organizations like Americans Write to fa- acquitted by a jury of 12 white men. However tegrated civil rights movement in this country. cilitate easy communication with their elected in a 1956 article in Look magazine, these two f officials. men confessed to Emmett Till’s brutal murder. I commend Americans Write for their efforts 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF The article, pictures of Emmett Till and the in keeping representatives at every level of JUNETEENTH confessions reenergized the Civil Rights government apprised of the issues important movement. People all over America were out- to the American people. raged. Artistic works drawing on the incident HON. NANCY PELOSI f OF CALIFORNIA included the first play by eventual Nobel lau- A CALL FOR MORE THAN A SEN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reate Toni Morrison, a poem by Langston ATORIAL APOLOGY FOR NOT Hughes and a song by Bob Dylan. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 PASSING ANTI-LYNCHING LAWS On May 10, 2004, the United States Depart- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment of Justice announced that it would re- honor the 140th anniversary of Juneteenth. On open the case, an action that many had been HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL June 19, 1865, General Gordan Granger of OF NEW YORK calling for to determine if others had been in- the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volved in the kidnapping and murder of Em- with news of the Emancipation Proclamation Wednesday, June 15, 2005 mett Till. In October 2004, the Justice Depart- and the end of the Civil War. Although Presi- ment confirmed it was focused on two people dent Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Procla- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who had not been charged in the original trial. mation went into effect on January 1, 1863, it respond to the Senate’s apology for not pass- On June 1, 2005, the body of Emmett Till was took almost two and a half years for the Proc- ing anti-lynching legislation. exhumed. Through the work of many people, lamation to be enforced throughout all of the The Senate adopted a Resolution this week Black and White, this child’s killers may finally United States. apologizing for its refusal to pass anti-lynching be brought to justice. The 140th anniversary of Juneteenth is a bills. It acted on June 13, 2005 to apologize On June 13, 2005, the Senate apologized significant milestone in American history. for decades of failure to enact a law that for refusing in the past to make lynching a fed- Juneteenth is a reference point from which to would have stopped the systematic torture and eral crime. This was an important vote for the appreciate the progress made by African murder of thousands; decades during which Senate to take. It shows that we as Americans Americans in our society. The 140th anniver- the U.S. Congress knowingly perpetuated the can recognize and take responsibility for ter- sary coincides with the 50th anniversary of the practice of lynching. Seven presidents asked rible mistakes of our past. Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 and the 40th Congress to outlaw lynching, almost 200 anti- It also reminds us that the Underground anniversary of Congressional enactment of the lynching bills were introduced and the House Railroad was ‘‘illegal’’ and many who helped Voting Rights Act in 1965. passed anti-lynching legislation three times, slaves to freedom broke the law. Slaves were I would like to congratulate Representative but southern filibusters killed all three bills. property and were expected to be returned to DANNY DAVIS of Illinois for his resolution rec- The Senate stood by as over 4,700 people, their owners if discovered attempting to run ognizing the historical significance of mostly African American, were reportedly away. The Fugitive Slave Act voted into Law Juneteenth. As Representative DAVIS says, lynched between 1882 and 1968. Victims of on August 26, 1850 made anyone who hin- ‘‘History should be regarded as a means for these horrific acts were subjected to public hu- dered a slave catcher, attempted the rescue of understanding the past and solving the fu- miliation. Most were beaten and some were a recaptured fugitive, directly or indirectly as- ture.’’ As we look back and honor the past, let even burned alive amidst the cheering of rac- sisted a fugitive to escape, or harbored a fugi- us celebrate the progress we have made as a ist mobs. Their bodies were often left hanging tive, liable to a fine of up to one thousand dol- Nation. in their communities as a warning to other Af- lars and six months’ imprisonment, plus dam- The Voting Rights Act, arguably the most rican Americans, emphasizing the purposeful ages of one thousand dollars to the owner for successful piece of civil rights legislation ever, use of violence and torture by the White ma- each slave that was lost. Even with the enact- is set to expire in 2007. Congress and the jority in America as a tool of oppression of the ment of the law, the Underground Railroad President must reauthorize the act to ensure Black minority. continued its work. fairness in our political process and equal op- Although the Senate is being praised for ad- Now we know the crime was slavery. Just portunity for minorities in American politics. mitting one of the many injustices that have as we now recognize lynching was a heinous Congress must also address the unfortunate shaped this country, there is still more work to crime, we must come to see that the laws of disparities facing African Americans, which be done. Only 80 of the 100 senators cospon- the day contributed to the oppression of the persist in every aspect of daily life. I congratu- sored the resolution and the senators that did Black race by the White majority. late my colleagues in the Congressional Black co-sponsor the resolution were able to avoid The truth is always important no matter Caucus who have created an agenda to ad- putting themselves on record because the res- when we learn it. We thank Fergus M. dress these inequalities. We as Americans olution passed by voice vote. There still ap- Bordewich for his excellent history of the Un- must work to eliminate injustices and move to- pears to be reluctance, even today, on the derground Railroad. ward the goal of full equality. part of many senators to publicly apologize for Reviews of ‘‘Bound for Canaan’’ from The f the complicity of the Senate in allowing the Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Pub- perpetration of systematic acts of terrorism lishers Weekly, and other publications have COMMENDING AMERICANS WRITE against African Americans. given this book high praise. HON. DAVE CAMP Lynching has destroyed generations of Afri- John J. Miller of the Wall Street Journal can American families. Today, African Amer- OF MICHIGAN wrote Fergus M. Bordewich ‘‘has written an ican communities are still suffering at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES excellent book that is probably as close to a hands of injustice. The increasing prison popu- definitive history as we are likely to see.’’ Wednesday, June 15, 2005 lation, disparities in public schools and lack of Cornell West, University Professor of Reli- Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- access to healthcare services continue to dis- gion, Princeton University, and author of ognize Americans Write, an organization that able African Americans. We must have the

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.072 E15PT1 E1250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2005 apology become the beginning of a serious ef- believed to be the only known survivor of an voice vote, senators escaped putting them- fort to examine the consequences of the op- attempted lynching. selves on record. pression of African Americans symbolized by He is James Cameron, who in 1930, as a 16- ‘‘It’s a statement in itself that there aren’t year-old shoeshine boy in Marion, Ind., was the practice of lynching, consequences which 100 co-sponsors,’’ Senator John Kerry, Demo- accused with two friends of murdering a continue to afflict this community today. crat of Massachusetts, said. ‘‘It’s a state- white man and raping a white woman. His ment in itself that there’s not an up-or-down Let us address these problems now instead friends were killed. But as Mr. Cameron felt vote.’’ of apologizing for them later. a noose being slipped around his neck, a man Others described the resolution as an act of The following New York Times article by in the crowd stepped forward to proclaim Mr. expediency for Mr. Allen, who is a likely Sheryl Gay Stolberg discusses the Senate ac- Cameron’s innocence. Mr. Cameron came presidential candidate and who has been here in a gray suit and a wheelchair, his tion. criticized for displaying a Confederate flag voice shaky but his memories apparently at his home and a noose in his law office. Mr. SENATE ISSUES APOLOGY OVER FAILURE ON fresh. Allen said that they were part of collections LYNCHING LAW They took the rope off my neck, those of flags and Western paraphernalia and that Anthony Crawford’s granddaughter went to hands that had been so rough and ready to he was motivated not by politics, but by a her grave without speaking a word to her kill or had already killed, they took the rope plea by Dick Gregory, the civil rights advo- own children about his lynching, so painful off of my neck and they allowed me to start cate, who wrote him a letter urging him not was the family history. On Monday, Mr. walking and stagger back to the jail, which to ‘‘choose to do nothing.’’ Crawford’s descendants came to the Capitol was just a half-block away,’’ Mr. Cameron The memories were especially painful for to tell it—and to accept a formal apology told a news conference. ‘‘When I got back to the relatives of Anthony Crawford, whose from the Senate for its repeated failure, de- the jail, the sheriff said, ‘I’m going to get family was torn apart by the lynching. Mr. spite the requests of seven presidents, to you out of here for safekeeping.’’’ Crawford had been a wealthy black land- He learned only later, he said, that the enact a federal law to make lynching a owner in Abbeville, S.C., a cotton farmer, sheriff was a member of the Ku Klux Klan. ‘‘I crime. registered voter and community leader who was saved,’’ Mr. Cameron said, ‘‘by a mir- The formal apology, adopted by voice vote, founded a school for black children and a acle.’’ union for black families. In 1916, after a dis- was issued decades after senators blocked There have been 4,742 recorded lynchings in pute with a white man over the price of cot- antilynching bills by filibuster. The resolu- American history, Ms. Landrieu said. ton seed, he was hanged from a pine tree and tion is the first time that members of Con- Historians suspect that many more went shot more than 200 times. His family lost his gress, who have apologized to Japanese- undocumented. Although the House passed land, and the relatives scattered. Americans for their internment in World antilynching legislation three times in the War II and to Hawaiians for the overthrow of first half of the 20th century, the Senate, ‘‘Someone is finally recognizing our pain,’’ their kingdom, have apologized to African- controlled by Southern conservatives, re- said Alberta Merriwether, a retired school- Americans for any reason, proponents of the peatedly refused to do so. Senator George teacher who is his great-granddaughter and measure said. Allen of Virginia, chief Republican sponsor whose mother never spoke of the lynching. ‘‘The Senate failed you and your ancestors of the new resolution, called it ‘‘this stain on Mrs. Merriwether’s aunt Magdalene Lati- and our nation,’’ Senator Mary L. Landrieu the history of the United States Senate.’’ mer, 84, was not so certain about the sen- of Louisiana, chief Democratic sponsor of Although the Senate garnered praise on ators. ‘‘I have to let God be the judge,’’ Ms. the resolution, said at a luncheon attended Monday for acting to erase that stain, some Latimer said, ‘‘because I don’t know if they by 200 family members and descendants of critics said lawmakers had a long way to go. meant it out of their heart or they’re just victims. They included 100 relatives of An- Of the 100 senators, 80 were co-sponsors of saying it out of their mouth.’’ thony Crawford, as well as a 91-year-old man the resolution, and because it passed by

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.077 E15PT1 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1251 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS the fiscal year ending September 30, Geologic Trail, S. 556, to direct the 2006. Secretary of the Interior and the Sec- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, SD–192 retary of Agriculture to jointly con- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, JUNE 22 duct a study of certain land adjacent to 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- 9:30 a.m. the Walnut Canyon National Monu- tem for a computerized schedule of all Environment and Public Works ment in the State of Arizona, S. 588, to meetings and hearings of Senate com- To hold an oversight hearing to examine amend the National Trails System Act mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- grants management within the Envi- to direct the Secretary of the Interior tees, and committees of conference. ronmental Protection Agency. and the Secretary of Agriculture to This title requires all such committees SD–406 jointly conduct a study on the feasi- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Indian Affairs bility of designating the Arizona Trail Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold an oversight hearing to examine as a national scenic trail or a national mittee—of the time, place, and purpose the In Re Tribal Lobbying Matters, Et historic trail, and S. 955, to direct the Al. of the meetings, when scheduled, and Secretary of the Interior to conduct a SH–216 special resource study to determine the any cancellations or changes in the 10 a.m. suitability and feasibility of including meetings as they occur. Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the National Park System certain As an additional procedure along To hold hearings to examine telecom sites in Williamson County, Tennessee, with the computerization of this infor- mergers. SR–253 relating to the Battle of Franklin. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily SD–366 Digest will prepare this information for Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Business meeting to consider pending JUNE 29 printing in the Extensions of Remarks calendar business. 9:30 a.m. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SD–430 Indian Affairs on Monday and Wednesday of each 10:30 a.m. Business meeting to consider pending Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry week. committee issues. To hold hearings to examine the Live- Meetings scheduled for Thursday, SR–485 June 16, 2005 may be found in the Daily stock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999. SR–328A 10 a.m. Digest of today’s RECORD. 2:30 p.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine Spectrum- MEETINGS SCHEDULED Aviation Subcommittee DTV. JUNE 21 To hold hearings to examine financial SR–253 stability of airlines. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. SR–253 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine regulatory JUNE 23 Disaster Prevention and Prediction Sub- relief proposals. 10 a.m. committee SD–538 Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine national Commerce, Science, and Transportation Business meeting to consider pending weather service-severe weather. Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee calendar business. SR–253 To hold hearings to examine the Coast SR–253 JUNE 30 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Guard’s revised deepwater implementa- 10 a.m. tion plan. To hold hearings to examine Family Commerce, Science, and Transportation SR–253 Medical Leave Act. Technology, Innovation, and Competitive- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- SD–430 fairs Veterans’ Affairs ness Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine issues relat- To hold hearings to examine pending vet- To hold hearings to examine e-health ini- ing to juvenile diabetes, focusing on erans benefits related legislation. tiatives. the personal toll on families, financial SR–418 SR–253 costs to the Federal health care sys- 2 p.m. 2 p.m. tem, and research progress toward a Appropriations Appropriations cure. Business meeting to markup H.R. 2744, Business meeting to markup H.R. 2528, SH–216 making appropriations for Agriculture, making appropriations for military Rules and Administration Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- quality of life functions of the Depart- To hold hearings to examine the issue of ministration, and Related Agencies for ment of Defense, military construc- voter verification in the Federal elec- the fiscal year ending September 30, tion, the Department of Veterans Af- tions process. 2006, and proposed legislation making fairs, and related agencies for the fiscal SR–301 appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for year ending September 30, 2006, pro- the Legislative Branch. 2:30 p.m. posed legislation making appropria- SD–106 Foreign Relations tions for fiscal year 2006 for the Depart- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- JUNE 28 ment of State, and proposed legislation tions of Larry Miles Dinger, of Iowa, to 10 a.m. making appropriations for fiscal year be Ambassador to the Republic of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 2006 for foreign operations. Fiji Islands, and to serve concurrently To hold hearings to examine the Agricul- SD–106 and without additional compensation tural Risk Protection Act of 2000 and 3 p.m. as Ambassador to the Republic of related crop insurance issues. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Nauru, the Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu, SR–328A Education and Early Childhood Develop- and the Republic of Kiribati, Joseph A. Commerce, Science, and Transportation ment Subcommittee Mussomeli, of Virginia, to be Ambas- Global Climate Change and Impacts Sub- sador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and committee To hold hearings to examine issues relat- Emil A. Skodon, of Illinois, to be Am- To hold hearings to examine coastal im- ing to American history. bassador to Brunei Darussalam. pacts. SD–430 SD–419 SR–253 SEPTEMBER 20 3 p.m. Indian Affairs 10 a.m. Appropriations To hold an oversight hearing to examine Veterans’ Affairs Agriculture, Rural Development, and Re- regulation of Indian gaming. To hold joint hearings with the House lated Agencies Subcommittee Room to be announced Business meeting to markup H.R. 2744, Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Veterans Affairs to ex- making appropriations for Agriculture, National Parks Subcommittee amine the legislative presentation of Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- To hold hearings to examine S. 206, to the American Legion. ministration, and Related Agencies for designate the Ice Age Floods National 345 CHOB

VerDate jul 14 2003 07:20 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M15JN8.000 E15PT1 Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Daily Digest Senate Carolyn L. Gallagher, of Texas, to be a Governor Chamber Action of the United States Postal Service for the remainder Routine Proceedings, pages S6599–S6668 of the term expiring December 8, 2009 Measures Introduced: Five bills and one resolution Louis J. Giuliano, of New York, to be a Governor were introduced, as follows: S. 1249–1253, and S. of the United States Postal Service for a term expir- Con. Res. 42. Page S6658 ing December 8, 2005. Louis J. Giuliano, of New York, to be a Governor Measures Passed: of the United States Postal Service for a term expir- Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge: Senate ing December 8, 2014. passed S. 1140, to designate the State Route 1 David Garman, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary Bridge in the State of Delaware as the ‘‘Senator Wil- of Energy. liam V. Roth, Jr. Bridge’’. Page S6667 Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be a Member Reynaldo G. Garza and Filemon B. Vela of the Council of Economic Advisers. Page S6668 United States Courthouse: Senate passed H.R. 483, Executive Communications: Pages S6653–54 to designate a United States courthouse in Browns- ville, Texas, as the ‘‘Reynaldo G. Garza and Filemon Executive Reports of Committees: Pages S6654–58 B. Vela United States Courthouse’’, clearing the Additional Cosponsors: Pages S6658–60 measure for the President. Page S6667 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Energy Policy Act: Senate continued consideration Pages S6660–64 of H.R. 6, to ensure jobs for our future with secure, Additional Statements: Pages S6650–53 affordable, and reliable energy, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto: Amendments Submitted: Pages S6664–66 Pages S6601–41, S6642–43 Authority for Committees to Meet: Pages S6666–67 Adopted: Privilege of the Floor: Page S6667 By 70 yeas to 26 nays (Vote No. 139), Domenici Modified Amendment No. 779 (to Amendment No. Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. 775), to eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from (Total—139) Pages S6602, S6613–14 the United States fuel supply, to increase production Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m., and and use of renewable fuel, and to increase the Na- adjourned at 6:35 p.m. until 9:30 a.m., on Thurs- tion’s energy independence. Pages S6602–14 day, June 16, 2005. (For Senate’s program, see the Rejected: remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Schumer Amendment No. 782 (to Amendment Record on pages S6667–68.) No. 779), to strike the reliable fuels subtitle of the amendment. (By 69 yeas to 28 nays (Vote No. 138), Committee Meetings Senate tabled the amendment.) Pages S6601–02 Pending: (Committees not listed did not meet) Cantwell Amendment No. 784, to improve the energy security of the United States and reduce APPROPRIATIONS: DISTRICT OF United States dependence on foreign oil imports by COLUMBIA 40 percent by 2025. Pages S6620–41 Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on District A unanimous-consent agreement was reached proof Columbia concluded a hearing to examine providing for further consideration of the bill at 9:30 posed budget estimates for fiscal year 2006 for the a.m., on Thursday, June 16, 2005. Page S6667 government of the District of Columbia, after receiv- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- ing testimony from Mayor Anthony A. Williams, lowing nominations: Linda W. Cropp, Chairman, Council, Natwar M. D608

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NOMINATIONS Janey, Superintendent, Chief State School Officer, all Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered fa- of the government of the District of Columbia. vorably reported the nominations of Zalmay Khalilzad, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to Iraq, PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY Eduardo Aguirre, Jr., of Texas, to be Ambassador to CORPORATION Spain and Andorra, Julie Finley, of the District of Committee on the Budget: Committee concluded a hear- Columbia, to be U.S. Representative to the Organi- ing to examine current financial condition and po- zation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with tential risks relating to solvency of the Pension Ben- the rank of Ambassador, Craig Roberts Stapleton, of efit Guaranty Corporation, focusing on the state of Connecticut, to be Ambassador to France, Robert the defined benefit system, and accrual accounting Johann Dieter, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to and exposure to underfunding of pension plans, after Belize, Rodolphe M. Vallee, of Vermont, to be Am- receiving testimony from Bradley D. Belt, Executive bassador to the Slovak Republic, Molly Hering Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; and Bordonaro, of Oregon, to be Ambassador to the Re- Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Director, Congressional Budg- public of Malta, Ann Louise Wagner, of Missouri, to et Office. be Ambassador to Luxembourg, Donald E. Booth, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Libe- BALLAST WATER INVASIVE SPECIES ria, Pamela E. Bridgewater, of Virginia, to be Am- MANAGEMENT bassador to the Republic of Ghana, Terence Patrick Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Na- McCulley, of Oregon, to be Ambassador to the Re- tional Ocean Policy Study concluded a hearing to ex- public of Mali, Roger Dwayne Pierce, of Virginia, to amine ballast water invasive species management and be Ambassador to Republic of Cape Verde, Chris- threats to coral reefs, focusing on reauthorization of topher J. Hanley, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Coral Reef Conservation Act, after receiving tes- the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private In- timony from Timothy R.E. Keeney, Deputy Assist- vestment Corporation, Jorge A. Plasencia, of Florida, ant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmos- to be a Member of the Advisory Board for Cuba phere, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- Broadcasting, Jay T. Snyder, of New York, to be a tration; Rear Admiral Thomas H. Gilmour, Assistant Member of the United States Advisory Commission Commandant for Marine Safety, Security, and Envi- on Public Diplomacy, Richard J . Griffin, of Vir- ronmental Protection, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ginia, to be Director of the Office of Foreign Mis- of Homeland Security; Maurya B. Falkner, California sions, and to have the rank of Ambassador during State Lands Commission, Sacramento; Kathy J. his tenure of service, and to be Assistant Secretary Metcalf, Chamber of Shipping of America, Wash- of State for Diplomatic Security, and certain Foreign ington, D.C., on behalf of the Shipping Industry Service Officer promotion lists. Ballast Water Coalition; Joel C. Mandelman, Nutech NOMINATIONS 03, Incorporated, Arlington, Virginia; and Kim Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded Hum, The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, Hono- a hearing on the nominations of Ronald E. Neu- lulu. mann, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Gregory L. Schulte, of Vir- MEDICAID REFORM ginia, to be Representative of the United States of Committee on Finance: Committee held a hearing to America to the International Atomic Energy Agency, examine strategies for strengthening Medicaid, focus- with the rank of Ambassador, and Representative of ing on the impact on State government budgets, the United States of America to the Vienna Office cost-sharing rules, enhancing quality and reducing of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador, costs of the overall health care system, and strength- and Michael E. Hess, of New York, to be Assistant ening employer-based and other forms of health care Administrator of the United States Agency for Inter- coverage, receiving testimony from Virginia Gov- national Development in the Bureau of Democracy, ernor Mark Warner, Richmond, and Arkansas Gov- Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, after the ernor Mike Huckabee, Little Rock, both on behalf of nominees testified and answered questions in their the National Governors Association; Alan R. Weil, own behalf. National Academy for State Health Policy, Portland, Maine; and Jeanne M. Lambrew, Center for Amer- CHEMICAL FACILITIES SAFETY ican Progress, and Stuart M. Butler, The Heritage Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Foundation, both of Washington, D.C. fairs: Committee held a hearing to determine wheth- Hearing recessed subject to call. er the Federal government is doing enough to secure

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chemical facilities, focusing on buffer zone protection land; and Clark Flatt, The Jason Foundation, Inc., plans (BZPPs), site assistance visits (SAVs), and in- Hendersonville, Tennessee. creased security information sharing, receiving testimony from Robert B. Stephan, Acting Under Sec- DETAINEES retary of Homeland Security for Information Analysis Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a and Infrastructure Protection; and Thomas P. Dunne, hearing to examine issues relating to detainees at the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba, focusing on Waste and Emergency Response, Environmental Pro- certain Supreme Court rulings related to detained tection Agency. enemy combatants, status of cases pending before Hearing recessed subject to call. Military Commissions, and the war on terrorism, NOMINATIONS after receiving testimony from Brigadier General Thomas L. Hemingway, Legal Advisor to the Ap- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- pointing Authority for the Office of Military Com- fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the missions, and Rear Admiral James M. McGarrah, nominations of Linda M. Springer, of Pennsylvania, Director of Administrative Review of the Detention to be Director of the Office of Personnel Manage- of Enemy Combatants, and Lieutenant Commander ment, Laura A. Cordero, to be an Associate Judge of Charles D. Swift, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, who both of the Department of the Navy, all of the De- was introduced by District of Columbia Delegate partment of Defense; J. Michael Wiggins, Deputy Norton, and A. Noel Anketell Kramer, to be an As- Associate Attorney General, and Glenn A. Fine, In- sociate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of spector General, both of the Department of Justice; Appeals, after the nominees testified and answered William P. Barr, Verizon Corporation, Washington, questions in their own behalf. D.C., former U.S. Attorney General; Joseph BUSINESS MEETING Margulies, University of Chicago Law School Mac- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Arthur Justice Center, Chicago, Illinois; and Stephen Committee ordered favorably reported the nomina- J. Schulhofer, New York University School of Law, tion of Lester M. Crawford, of Maryland, to be Com- New York, New York. missioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health INTELLIGENCE and Human Services. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee concluded an ligence matters from officials of the intelligence oversight hearing to examine youth suicide preven- community. tion among Native Americans, focusing on economic issues, health care benefits and access, behavioral ENERGY COSTS AND THE ELDERLY health care issues for tribal youth, and traditional Special Committee on Aging: Committee concluded a health practice, after receiving testimony from Rich- hearing to examine the effects of rising energy prices ard H. Carmona, Surgeon General, Public Health and their impact on America’s senior citizens, focus- Service, Office of Public Health and Science, and ing on the costs of heating oil, gasoline, residential Charles Grim, Director, Indian Health Service, both natural gas, and electricity, after receiving testimony of the Department of Health and Human Services; from Margot H. Anderson, Director, Office of En- Twila Rough Surface, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, ergy Markets and End Use, Energy Information Ad- Fort Yates, North Dakota; Joseph B. Stone, Confed- ministration, Department of Energy; Nelda Barnett, erated Tribes of the Grande Ronde Behavioral Owensboro, Kentucky, on behalf of the AARP; Health Program, Grande Ronde, Oregon, on behalf Donna K. Harvey, Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on of the American Psychological Association; Julie Aging, Inc., Waterloo, Iowa, on behalf of the Na- Garreau, Cheyenne River Youth Project, Eagle tional Association of Area Agencies on Aging; and Butte, South Dakota; R. Dale Walker, Oregon Jim Slusher, Mid Columbia Community Action Health and Science University One Sky Center, Port- Council, Inc., The Dalles, Oregon.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:38 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15JN5.REC D15JN5 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D611 House of Representatives Chocola amendment (no. 1 printed in the Con- Chamber Action gressional Record of June 13) that prohibits the use Measures Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 2903- of funds by NASA to employ any individual under 2929; and 4 resolutions, H. Res. 320–323 were in- the title ‘‘artist in residence’’; Pages H4530–31 troduced. Pages H4560–61 King of Iowa amendment (no. 28 printed in the Additional Cosponsors: Pages H4561–62 Congressional Record of June 14) that provides Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: funding for enforcment of the Illegal Immigration H. Res. 319, providing for consideration of H.R. Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996; 2745, to reform the United Nations (H. Rept. Page H4543 109–132); Jackson-Lee amendment that prohibits the use of H.R. 68, to require the Secretary of the Treasury funds to deny the production of safety reports re- to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anni- garding the NASA Space Shuttle program and the versary of the establishment of the National Aero- International Space Station; Pages H4548–49 nautics and Space Administration and the Jet Pro- Hostettler amendment (no. 21 printed in the Con- pulsion Laboratory, amended (H. Rept. 109–133, Pt. gressional Record of June 13) that prohibits the use 1); and of funds to enforce the judgment of the U.S. District H.R. 358, to require the Secretary of the Treasury Court for the Southern District of Indiana in the to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anni- case of Russelburg v. Gibson County, decided Janu- versary of the desegregation of the Little Rock Cen- ary 31, 2005 (by a recorded vote of 242 ayes to 182 tral High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, amended noes, Roll No. 257); and Pages H4532–34, H4550–51 (H. Rept. 109–134, Pt. 1). Pages H4559–60 Sanders amendment (no. 15 printed in the Con- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he gressional Record of June 13) that prohibits the use appointed Representative Bradley to act as speaker of funds to make an application under the Foreign pro tempore for today. Page H4489 Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for an order re- Chaplain: The prayer was offered by Dr. Edward D. quiring the production of library circulation records, Johnson, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Ocala library patron lists, book sales records, or book cus- in Ocala, Florida. Page H4489 tomer lists (by a recorded vote of 238 ayes to 187 noes, Roll No. 258). Pages H4534–42, H4551 Science, Justice, State, and Commerce, and Re- Rejected: lated Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2006: Moore of Wisconsin amendment that sought to The House continued consideration of H.R. 2862, provide funding for operational assistance grants making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. The and for guarantees of debentures under the Small bill was also considered yesterday, June 14. Further Business Act; Page H4511 consideration will continue tomorrow, June 16. Weiner amendment that sought to increase fund- Pages H4494–H4553 ing for Community Oriented Policing Services (by a Agreed yesterday, June 14, to limit further recorded vote of 31 ayes to 396 noes, Roll No. 251); amendments made in order for debate and the time Pages H4495–H4500, H4526–27 limit for debate on such amendments. Page H4494 Inslee amendment that sought to increase funding H. Res. 314, the rule providing for consideration for NOAA, Operations, Research, and Facilities (by of the bill was agreed to yesterday, June 14. a recorded vote of 177 ayes to 248 noes, Roll No. Page H4494 252); Pages H4501–05, H4527–28 Agreed to: Hayworth amendment (no. 33 printed in the Con- Wolf amendment that increases funding for Com- gressional Record of June 14) that sought to reduce munity Oriented Policing Services; Page H4495 funding for contributions to international organiza- Paul amendment (no. 10 printed in the Congres- tions (by a recorded vote of 124 ayes to 304 noes, sional Record of June 13) that prohibits the use of Roll No. 253); Pages H4505–08, H4528 funds by the U.N. to develop or publicize any pro- Flake amendment that sought to prohibit the use posal concerning taxation or fees on any U.S. person of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the in order to raise revenue for the U.N.; amendments to title 15, Code of Federal Regula- Pages H4518–19 tions, relating to license exemptions for gift parcels

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:38 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15JN5.REC D15JN5 D612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 15, 2005 and humanitarian donations for Cuba (by a recorded of any new headquarters for the U.N. in New York vote of 210 ayes to 216 noes, Roll No. 254); City or any other location in the U.S. Pages H4546–48 Pages H4516–18, H4528–29 Point of Order: Hinchey amendment that sought to prohibit the Reyes amendment that sought to urge the Presi- use of funds to prevent Alaska, California, Colorado, dent and Secretary of State to incorporate the inves- Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, tigative and preventative efforts of the Government or Washington from implementing state laws au- of Mexico in the bilateral agenda between Mexico thorizing the use of medical marijuana (by a re- and the U.S.; and to support efforts to identify un- corded vote of 161 ayes to 264 noes, Roll No. 255); known victims through forensic analysis; Pages H4519–24, H4529 Pages H4508–11 Nadler amendment (no. 9 printed in the Congres- Section 607 regarding the Made in America label; sional Record of June 13) that sought to prohibit and Pages H4514–15 the use of funds to issue a national security letter, Schiff amendment that sought to express the sense for health insurance records, under the provisions of of Congress that all necessary steps should be taken law amended by the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001; to provide adequate security for the judiciary and to and Pages H4543–46 protect and uphold the independence of the judicial Jones of Ohio amendment that sought to prohibit branch. Page H4525 the use of funds to close or consolidate any office of Quorum Calls—Votes: Eight recorded votes devel- the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (by oped during the proceedings of today and appear on a recorded vote of 201 ayes to 222 noes, Roll No. pages H4526–27, H4527, H4528, H4528–29, 256). Pages H4531–32, H4549–50 H4529, H4550, H4550–51, H4552. There were no Withdrawn: quorum calls. Mica amendment that was offered and subse- Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- quently withdrawn that sought to increase funding journed at 6:43 p.m. for the International Trade Administration; Pages H4500–01 McDermott amendment that was offered and sub- Committee Meetings sequently withdrawn that sought to prohibit the use of funds to prosecute any individual for travel to DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION, Cuba; Pages H4515–16 TREASURY, AND HUD. Schiff amendment that was offered and subse- THE JUDICIARY, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, quently withdrawn that sought to prohibit the use AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES of funds designated for a DNA analysis and capacity APPROPRIATIONS FISCAL YEAR 2006 enhancement program, and for other forensic activities, to be used for a grant to a State that does not Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on The have policies and procedures to ensure that the State Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Hous- collects DNA from every felon convicted in the ing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies approved for courts of the State; Pages H4524–25 Otter amendment (no. 29 printed in the Congres- full Committee action The Departments of Transpor- sional Record of June 14) that was offered and sub- tation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Develop- sequently withdrawn that sought to add a new title ment, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and Inde- to the end of the bill, regarding the Limitation on pendent Agencies appropriations for Fiscal Year Authority to Delay Notice of Search Warrants; 2006. Page H4525 PENSION PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 Jackson-Lee amendment (no. 23 printed in the Congressional Record of June 14) that was offered Committee on Education and the Workforce: Held a hear- and subsequently withdrawn that sought to prohibit ing on H.R. 2830, Pension Protection Act of 2005. the use of funds to facilitate the issuance of Testimony was heard from public witnesses. affirmances by single members of the Board of Im- migration Appeals without an accompanying opin- MEDICAID REFORM ion; and Page H4534 Committee on Energy and Commerce: Held a hearing en- Stearns amendment (no. 17 printed in the Con- titled ‘‘Medicaid Reform: The National Governor’s gressional Record of June 13) that was offered and Association’s Bipartisan Roadmap.’’ Testimony was subsequently withdrawn that sought to prohibit the heard from the following Governors: Mike Huckabee use of funds for the design, construction, or rental of Arkansas and Mark R. Warner of Virginia.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:38 Jun 16, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15JN5.REC D15JN5 June 15, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D613 PRODUCT COUNTERFEITING OVERSIGHT—FEDERAL LAND AND LOCAL Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on GOVERNMENT Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection held a Committee on Resources: Subcommittee on Forests and hearing on Product Counterfeiting: How Fakes Are Forest Health held an oversight hearing on the Im- Undermining U.S. Jobs, Innovation, and Consumer pacts of Federal Land Ownership on Communities Safety. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. and Local Governments. Testimony was heard from REAL ESTATE COMPETITION Mark Rey, Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment, USDA; James M. Hughes, Deputy Di- Committee on Financial Services: Held a hearing enti- rector, Bureau of Land Management, Department of tled ‘‘Protecting Consumers and Promoting Com- the Interior; Roger West, Representative, House of petition in Real Estate Services.’’ Testimony was Representatives, State of North Carolina; and public heard from Representative Leach; former Representa- witnesses. tive Thomas J. Bliley of Virginia; and public witnesses. HENRY J. HYDE UNITED NATIONS REFORM ACT OF 2005 STEROID USE IN SPORTS Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a struc- Committee on Government Reform: Held a hearing enti- tured rule providing 20 minutes of general debate tled ‘‘Eradicating Steroids Use, Part IV: Examining on H.R. 2745, Henry J. Hyde United Nations Re- the Use of Steroids by Young Women to Enhance form Act of 2005, to be equally divided and con- Athletic Performance and Body Image.’’ Testimony trolled by the chairman and ranking minority mem- was heard from Mari Holden, Olympian and World ber of the Committee on International Relations. Champion Cyclist; Kelli White, former World The rule waives all points of order against consider- Champion Sprinter; and public witnesses. ation of the bill. The rule provides that the amend- OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by POLICY REAUTHORIZATION the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on for the purpose of amendment and shall be consid- Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources ered as read. The rule waives all points of order held a hearing on Reauthorization of the Office of against the amendment in the nature of a substitute National Drug Control Policy. Testimony was heard recommended by the Committee on International from John P.Walters, Director, Office of National Relations. Drug Control Policy; and public witnesses. The rule makes in order only those amendments CHEMICAL PLANT SECURITY printed in the Rules Committee report and amend- Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on ments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolu- Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and tion. The rule provides that amendments shall be Cybersecurity held a hearing entitled ‘‘Preventing considered only in the order specified in the report, Terrorist Attacks on America’s Chemical Plants.’’ may be offered only by a Member designated in the Testimony was heard from Robert Stephan, Assistant report, shall be debatable for the time specified in Secretary, Infrastructure Protection, Department of the report, shall not be subject to amendment, shall Homeland Security; and public witnesses. be considered as read, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or BRIEFING—CHEMICAL PLANT SECURITY in the Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on In- points of order against amendments printed in the telligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Rules Committee report and amendments en bloc Assessment continued to meet in executive session to described in section 3 of the resolution. receive a briefing on Chemical Plant Security. The The rule provides for an additional 20 minutes of Subcommittee was briefed by departmental wit- general debate on the topic of accountability of the nesses. United Nations prior to consideration of amendments printed in subpart A of Part 1 of the report; OVERSIGHT—DIVERSITY VISA PROGRAM an additional 10 minutes of general debate on the Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immi- topic of United Nations peacekeeping operations gration, Border Security, and Claims held an over- prior to consideration of amendments printed in sub- sight hearing on The Diversity Visa Program. Testi- part B of Part 1 of the report; an additional 10 min- mony was heard from Howard J. Krongard, Inspec- utes of general debate on the topic of the Inter- tor General, Department of State and Broadcasting national Atomic Energy Agency prior to consider- Board of Governors; and public witnesses. ation of amendments printed in subpart C of Part 1

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Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the The rule authorizes the chairman of the Com- United States and Foreign Commercial Service, both of mittee on International Relations or his designee to the Department of Commerce, Ashok G. Kaveeshwar, of offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments Maryland, to be Administrator of the Research and Inno- in part 2 of the report or germane modifications vative Technology Administration, Department of Trans- thereto, which shall be considered as read except that portation, and Edmund S. Hawley, of California, to be modifications shall be reported, which shall not be Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Transpor- subject to amendment or a demand for division of tation Security Administration, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. the question in the House or in the Committee of Committee on Finance: business meeting to mark up an the Whole, and which shall be debatable for 20 original bill entitled, ‘‘Energy Policy Tax Incentives Act of 2005,’’ 10:30 a.m., SD–628. minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair- Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- man and ranking minority member of the Com- ine stabilization and reconstruction regarding building mittee on International Relations or their designees. peace in a hostile environment, 9:30 a.m., SD–419. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: with or without instructions. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to resume hearings to examine tax delinquency problems with Fed- OVERSIGHT—COAST GUARD LAW eral contractors, 9:30 a.m., SD–562. ENFORCEMENT Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold an oversight hearing to examine Indian education, 9:30 a.m., SR–485. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Sub- Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor- S. 491, to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe tation held an oversight hearing on Coast Guard Law Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of firefighter Enforcement. Testimony was heard from RADM R. to include apprentices and trainees, regardless of age or Dennis Sirois, USCG, Acting Commandant for Op- duty limitations, and the nominations of Terrence W. erations, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- Boyle, of North Carolina, to be United States Circuit land Security. Judge for the Fourth Circuit, Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Dis- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL trict of Columbia Circuit, and Rachel Brand, of Iowa, to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Pol- AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE icy, and Alice S. Fisher, of Virginia, to be Assistant At- AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT torney General for the Criminal Division, both of the De- Committee on Ways and Means: Approved, as amended, partment of Justice, and committee’s rules of procedure the draft implementing proposal on the Dominican for the 109th Congress, 9:30 a.m., SD–226. Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold hearings to exam- Agreement Implementation Act. ine the nomination of Janice B. Gardner, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Intelligence and f Analysis, 3 p.m., SDG–50. COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, House JUNE 16, 2005 Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Specialty (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs, hearing to Re- view Food Aid Programs, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Senate Committee on Appropriations, to mark up the following Committee on Appropriations: business meeting to mark appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006: Legislative Branch; up H.R. 2360, making appropriations for the Depart- and the Department of Labor, Health and Human Serv- ment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending ices, Education, and Related Agencies. 1:30 p.m., 2359 September 30, 2006, and H.R. 2419, making appropria- Rayburn. tions for energy and water development for the fiscal year Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financ- ending September 30, 2006, 2 p.m., SD–106. ing, and Related Programs, to mark up Fiscal Year 2006 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to appropriations, 9 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. hold hearings to examine S. 705, to establish the Inter- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee agency Council on Meeting the Housing and Service on Select Education, to mark up the following bills: H.R. Needs of Seniors, 10 a.m., SD–538. 509, International Studies in Higher Education Act of

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2005; and H.R. 510, Graduate Opportunities in Higher ice located at 105 NW Railroad Avenue in Hammond, Education Act of 2005, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Louisiana, as the ‘‘John J. Hainkel Post Office Building;’’ Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Capital H.R. 2490, To designate the facility of the United States Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enter- Postal Service located at 442 West Hamilton Street, Al- prises, hearing entitled ‘‘SMART Insurance Reform,’’ 10 lentown, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Mayor Joseph S. Daddona a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Memorial Post Office;’’ and H.R. 2630, To redesignate Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Policy, Trade, and Technology, hearing entitled ‘‘The 1927 Sangamon Avenue in Springfield, Illinois, as the US–EU Economic Relationship: What Comes Next?’’ 2 ‘‘J.M. Dietrich Northeast Annex,’’ 10:30 a.m., 2154 Ray- p.m., 2128 Rayburn. burn. Committee on Government Reform, to consider the fol- Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Eco- lowing measures: H.R. 2829, Office of National Drug nomic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2005; H.R. 994, Cybersecurity, hearing entitled ‘‘The Promise of Reg- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow istered Traveler, Part II,’’ 1 p.m., 210 Cannon. Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insur- Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Over- ance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction sight, hearing entitled ‘‘Mismanagement of the Border for TRICARE supplemental premiums; H.R. 1283, To Surveillance System and Lessons for the New America’s provide that transit pass transportation fringe benefits be Shield Initiative,’’ 10 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. made available to all qualified Federal employees in the Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and National Capital Region; to allow passenger carriers Mineral Resources, oversight hearing entitled ‘‘Impacts of which are owned or leased by the Government to be used Environmental Regulations on Energy and Mineral De- to transport Government employees between their place velopment: The Wildlands Project,’’ 10 a.m., 1334 Long- of employment and mass transit facilities; H.R. 1317, worth. Federal; Employee Protection of Disclosures Act; H.R. Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Energy, hearing 1765 , Generating Opportunity by Forgiving Educational on Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing,10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Debt for Service Act of 2005; H.R. 2385, To make per- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- manent the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to committee on Water Resources and Environment, to conduct the quarterly financial report program; a Com- mark up H.R. 2864, Water Resources Development Act mittee report on National Drug Control Strategy; H. of 2005, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Con. Res 71, Expressing the sense of Congress that there Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Dis- should be established a Caribbean-American Heritage ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing to con- Month; H. Con. Res. 160, Recognizing the historical sig- sider the following: a measure to amend the nificance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program; a the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as measure regarding the Traumatic Injury Protection provi- a means for understanding the past and solving the chal- sions of Public Law 109–13; and H.R. 1618, Wounded lenges of the future; H.R. 2113, To designate the facility Warrior Servicemembers Group Disability Insurance Act of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 of 2005, 1 p.m., 334 Cannon. McDonough Street in Joliet, Illinois, as the ‘‘John F. Committee on Ways and Means, June 16, Subcommittee Whiteside Joliet Post Office Building;’’ H.R. 2183, To on Health, hearing on Post-Acute Care, 1 p.m., 1100 designate the facility of the United States Postal Service Longworth. located at 567 Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island, New Subcommittee on Social Security, to continue hearings York, as the ‘‘Vincent Palladino Post Office;’’ H.R. 2346, on Protecting and Strengthening Social Security, 10 a.m., To designate the facility of the United States Postal Serv- B–318 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 16 10 a.m., Thursday, June 16

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Thursday: Continue consideration of H.R. ation of H.R. 6, to ensure jobs for our future with secure, 2862, Science, Justice, State, and Commerce, and Related affordable, and reliable energy. Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2006. Begin consideration of H.R. 2863, Department of Defense Appropria- tions Act for FY 2006. Consideration of H.R. 2745, Henry J. Hyde United Nations Reform Act of 2005.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Graves, Sam, Mo., E1233, E1233, E1235, E1236, E1237, Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1234 E1238, E1239, E1239, E1240, E1241 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E1249 Aderholt, Robert B., Ala., E1238 Green, Al, Tex., E1247 Pryce, Deborah, Ohio, E1236 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E1238 Harman, Jane, Calif., E1241 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1237, E1248, E1249 Baird, Brian, Wash., E1239 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1240 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1239 Baldwin, Tammy, Wisc., E1240 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E1245 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E1242 Camp, Dave, Mich., E1249 Johnson, Sam, Tex., E1243, E1244 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E1240, E1241, E1245 Case, Ed, Hawaii, E1248 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E1247 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E1246 Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr., Ala., E1239 Kucinich, Dennis, Ohio, E1243, E1244 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E1233, E1233, E1235, E1236, Ehlers, Vernon J., Mich., E1248 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1240, E1246 E1237, E1242, E1243, E1244, E1246, E1246 English, Phil, Pa., E1246 Lewis, Ron, Ky., E1247 Udall, Mark, Colo., E1233, E1234, E1236 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1242, E1243, E1245 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1247 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1241

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