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E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 No. 83 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was The question was taken; and the consciousness of its people by cen- called to order by the Speaker. Speaker announced that the ayes ap- soring social media and preemptively peared to have it. arresting those who would raise ques- f Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. tions, pick quarrels, and provoke trou- PRAYER Speaker, I object to the vote on the ble. We will always remember. ground that a quorum is not present The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick We will remember the art students and make the point of order that a J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: who sculpted the ‘‘Goddess of Democ- quorum is not present. God of the universe, thank You for racy,’’ a defining image of the The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, giving us another day. Tiananmen Square protests, inspired rule XX, further proceedings on this Quicken our spirits so that we will by the Statue of Liberty. We will re- question will be postponed. know the blessings of living together in member the Tank Man, who single- The point of no quorum is considered handedly stopped Chinese tanks in unity and peace. We have our personal withdrawn. aspirations and ideas of what is best. their tracks. We will remember the Grant that we might know the satis- f hundreds, perhaps thousands—there faction from sharing our common con- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE has never been an official counting—of those who died that day. cerns and experiencing the joy of mu- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman tual accomplishment. The spirit of the protesters lives on from Washington State (Mr. KILMER) in these stories of heroism. That spirit Bless the Members of the people’s come forward and lead the House in the House with success in bringing fruition lives on in all those around the world Pledge of Allegiance. who value freedom and human rights. to all efforts to work toward common Mr. KILMER led the Pledge of Alle- solutions to the issues facing our Na- We will always remember the stu- giance as follows: dents of Tiananmen Square. And to the tion, solutions which seem so distant I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the in these days. Chinese people who yearn for freedom, United States of America, and to the Repub- do not give up hope. One day, you too During the days of the coming week, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, may the American people be able to indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. will breathe free. communicate their hopes for the ef- f f forts of their Congressmen and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER IN MEMORY OF PUYALLUP TRIBAL -women. May they understand, as well, CHAIRMAN HERMAN DILLON, SR. The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- that a unified nation is equally the (Mr. KILMER asked and was given work of each of us where we live. tain up to five requests for 1-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. permission to address the House for 1 May we be men and women who live minute.) f without excuse, and may all that is Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise done this day be for Your greater honor WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER today to honor the life of a historic and glory. THE STUDENTS OF TIANANMEN leader for the Puyallup Tribe, for the Amen. SQUARE State of Washington, and for our Na- f (Mr. ROTHFUS asked and was given tion. The longtime Puyallup tribal permission to address the House for 1 chairman, Herman Dillon, Sr., passed THE JOURNAL minute and to revise and extend his re- away last week at the age of 82. The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- marks.) Chairman Dillon led a life dedicated ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, on June to ensuring that the tribe and our re- ceedings and announces to the House 4, we mark the 25th anniversary of the gion can continue to thrive for genera- his approval thereof. massacre of peaceful protesters in tions to come. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Tiananmen Square in the People’s Re- Chairman Dillon began a long career nal stands approved. public of China. These protesters were of service first by joining the U.S. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. merely calling for democracy, an end Naval Reserve. And during the Korean Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I to the dictatorship of the Communist war, he was drafted into the Army and demand a vote on agreeing to the Party, and an end to government cor- spent 2 years honorably serving our Speaker’s approval of the Journal. ruption. country in Pusan, Korea. The SPEAKER. The question is on The Chinese Government has tried to Elected to the Puyallup Tribal Coun- the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. remove Tiananmen Square from the cil in 1971, Chairman Dillon played an b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H5027 . VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:09 May 31, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30MY7.000 H30MYPT1 dlhill on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 30, 2014 instrumental role in seeing through a Mr. Speaker, I am a scientist, but IN MEMORY OF MAYA ANGELOU number of historic achievements, in- that doesn’t uniquely qualify me to de- (Ms. LEE of California asked and was cluding the Puyallup Indian Land bate climate change. As Members of given permission to address the House Claims Settlement, the Washington Congress, we rely on the expertise of for 1 minute and to revise and extend State Gaming Compact, and key eco- others to inform our decisionmaking. her remarks.) nomic decisions that led to the Puy- And I agree with the overwhelming Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, allup Tribe becoming the third largest consensus among scientists: the cli- it is with a sense of sadness, yet grati- employer in Pierce County, Wash- mate is changing largely as a result of tude, that I rise to honor the life and ington. human activities, and we can and must the memory of a great, phenomenal Mr. Speaker, Chairman Dillon and act now—not because I am, myself, a warrior woman, Dr. Maya Angelou. I his wife, Darlene, also served their scientist, but because of peer-reviewed offer my condolences to Dr. Angelou’s community as foster parents, opening reports, like the IPCC and the National friends and family, including her son their hearts and homes to support Climate Assessment. Guy Johnson, who is both a friend and many children in need. Less than a year ago, in a speech an- constituent, as they celebrate and The tribe and our entire region are nouncing his Climate Action Plan, mourn her spirit-filled life. stronger and more prosperous as a re- President Obama said that he would di- I will forever cherish the private mo- sult of his vision and unwavering ef- rect ‘‘the Environmental Protection ments I had the privilege to share with forts to build a brighter future. He will Agency to put an end to the limitless Maya. One I recall was when, years be sorely missed by the tribe, by our dumping of carbon pollution.’’ This ago, she invited me to her beautiful region, and by me. coming Monday, the President will home, where we talked in her living f make good on his promise when the room as sisters about our lives, our THE PRESIDENT HAS FAILED EPA proposes the first-ever limits on struggles, our passions for improving VETERANS carbon pollution from existing power the human condition. I confided in her (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina plants, which are responsible for about about the many challenges I faced after asked and was given permission to ad- 40 percent of U.S. carbon pollution. voting against the authorization to use dress the House for 1 minute and to re- We, as a country, have already been military force. She encouraged me, and vise and extend his remarks.) forced to endure the costs of unlimited the affirmation she gave to me during Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. carbon pollution as more frequent and those trying times will always be with Speaker, the President’s failure to pro- intense extremes continue to cost us in me. vide lifesaving services to our veterans lives and dollars. While the draft car- I tell you, Dr. Angelou lived life to is a tragedy. Complaints of delays, pre- bon pollution rules have yet to be re- its fullest, and she shared with the ventable illnesses, and deaths have leased, of this I am sure: no matter the world the essence of a purposeful life. I plagued the Veterans Administration perceived cost of action, the costs of will hold her words, ‘‘be certain that for years. inaction will be far greater. you do not die without having done The President promised corrections something wonderful for humanity,’’ while campaigning for the White House f close to my heart, knowing that she in 2008, yet the failures have acceler- was one of humanity’s greatest gifts.