E194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 10, 2011 suit he wore the day he was shot, the condo- In Reagan’s candidacy the American peo- EXPRESSING HOPES FOR A FULL lence book signed by world leaders at his fu- ple were being asked to choose a former AND SPEEDY RECOVERY TO DEP- neral. (Margaret Thatcher: ‘‘Well done, Thou movie star (never had one as president) who UTY JOHN ROY STACY AND DEP- good and faithful servant.’’) was divorced (ditto) and who looked like he Much recently has been written about who UTY ANDREW EJDE, WHO WERE might become the most conservative presi- he was—a good man who became a great INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY president—but recent conversations about dent since Calvin Coolidge. To vote for ON JANUARY 23RD, 2011 IN PORT Reagan have me pondering some things he Reagan was not only to take a chance on an ORCHARD, WASHINGTON was not. unusual man with an unusual biography, but He wasn’t, for instance, sentimental, also to break with New Deal-Great Society though he’s often thought of that way. His assumptions about the proper relationship HON. JAY INSLEE nature was marked by a characterological between the individual and the state. Ameri- OF WASHINGTON sweetness, and his impulse was to be kind cans did, in a landslide—but only after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and generous. (His daughter Patti Davis cap- Jimmy Carter’s four years of shattering fail- tured this last week in a beautifully remem- Thursday, February 10, 2011 bered essay for Time.) But he wasn’t senti- ure. Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mental about people and events, or about None of it was inevitable. The political les- speak to the tragic injury and loss of life that history. Underlying all was a deep and nat- son of Ronald Reagan’s life: Nothing is writ- occurred in Port Orchard, Washington on Sun- ural skepticism. That, in a way, is why he ten. day, January 23rd. was conservative. ‘‘If men were angels.’’ They are not, so we must limit the govern- He didn’t see himself as ‘‘the great commu- Responding to a call of a man with a gun, mental power they might wield. But his nicator.’’ It was so famous a moniker that he two Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies were dis- skepticism didn’t leave him down. It left him could do nothing but graciously accept the patched to a local Wal-Mart. After making con- laughing at the human condition, and at compliment, but he well understood it was tact with the individual, the suspect sprinted himself. Jim Baker, his first and great chief bestowed in part by foes and in part to un- away and fired his gun at the deputies. During of staff, and his friend, remembered the dercut the seriousness of his philosophy: the encounter there was an exchange of fire, other day the atmosphere of merriness ‘‘It’s not what he says, it’s how he says it’’ resulting in the death of the armed man and around Reagan, the constant flow of humor. He answered in his farewell address: ‘‘I never But there was often a genial blackness to a young woman. In this exchange, both of the thought it was my style or the words I used it, a mordant edge. In a classic Reagan joke, Sheriff’s deputies sustained gunshot wounds a man says sympathetically to his friend, that made a difference: it was the content. I and were transported to a local hospital. ‘‘I’m so sorry your wife ran away with the wasn’t a great communicator, but I commu- I am very saddened by this incident, and re- gardener.’’ The guy answers, ‘‘It’s OK, I was nicated great things.’’ It wasn’t his elo- gret the harm that was done to the innocent going to fire him anyway.’’ Or: As winter quence people supported, it was his stands— people involved. Law enforcement officials in began, the young teacher sought to impart opposition to the too-big state, to its intru- this country risk their lives every day so that to her third-graders the importance of dress- sions and demands, to Soviet communism. we may all live without fear of harm, and at ing warmly. She told the heart-rending story Voters weren’t charmed, they were con- moments like these I believe it is important to of her little brother, a fun-loving boy who vinced. went out with his sled and stayed out too reflect on the sacrifices that are made by long, caught a cold, then pneumonia, and His most underestimated political achieve- these public servants on our behalf. Deputy days later died. There was dead silence in the ment? In the spring of 1981 the Professional John Roy Stacy has been with the Kitsap schoolroom as they took it in. She knew Air Traffic Controllers Organization called County Sheriff’s Office for 9 years, while Dep- she’d gotten through. Then a voice came an illegal strike. It was early in Reagan’s uty Andrew Ejde has served our community as from the back: ‘‘Where’s the sled?’’ presidency. He’d been a union president. He a Deputy Sheriff for more than 6 years. Both The biggest misunderstanding about Rea- didn’t want to come across as an antiunion gan’s political life is that he was inevitable. represent the selfless commitment to the safe- Republican. And Patco had been one of the He was not. He had to fight for every inch, he ty of their community that we prize in law en- few unions to support him in 1980. But the had to make it happen. What Billy Herndon forcement officials and members of our armed said of Abraham Lincoln was true of Reagan strike was illegal. He would not accept it. He services. too: He had within him, always, a ceaseless gave them a grace period, two days, to come I would like to send my best wishes for a full little engine of ambition. He was good at not back. If they didn’t, they’d be fired. They and speedy recovery to these brave men who showing it, as was Lincoln, but it was there. didn’t believe him. Most didn’t come back. were hurt while protecting our community. He was knowingly in the greatness game, at So he fired them. It broke the union. Federal They and their families will be in our thoughts least from 1976, when he tried to take down workers got the system back up. The Soviet and prayers during these difficult times. a sitting president of his own party. Union, and others, were watching. They He was serious, and tough enough. Every- f thought: This guy means business. It had one who ever ran against him misunderstood deeply positive implications for U.S. foreign this. He was an actor, they thought, a HONORING THE THANKFUL marshmallow. They’d flatten him. ‘‘I’ll wipe policy. But here’s the thing: Reagan didn’t MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH the smile off his face.’’ Nothing could wipe know that would happen, didn’t know the the smile off his face. He was there to com- bounty he’d reap. He was just trying to do HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. pete, he was aiming for the top. His uncon- what was right. OF GEORGIA scious knew it. He told me as he worked on The least understood facet of Reagan’s nu- his farewell address of a recurring dream IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clear policies? He hated the rise of nuclear he’d had through adulthood. He was going to weapons, abhorred the long-accepted policy Thursday, February 10, 2011 live in a mansion with big rooms,‘‘high ceil- ings, white walls.’’ He would think to him- of mutually assured destruction. That’s Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I self in the dream that it was ‘‘a house that where the Strategic Defense Initiative came submit the following: was as available at a price I could afford.’’ from, his desire to protect millions from po- Whereas, the Thankful Missionary Baptist He had the dream until he moved into the tential annihilation. The genius of his pro- Church has been and continues to be a bea- White House and never had it again. ‘‘Not gram: When developed, America would share con of light to our county for the past one hun- once.’’ it with the Soviet Union. We’d share it with dred twenty-eight years; and He ran for president four times and lost everybody. All would be protected from. Whereas, Pastor Jack Marks and the mem- twice. His 1968 run was a flop—it was too doomsday. early, as he later admitted, and when it’s too bers of the Thankful Missionary Baptist early, it never ends well. In 1976 he took on The Soviets opposed this; the Rejkavik Church family today continues to uplift and in- an incumbent Republican president of his summit broke up over it, and in the end the spire those in our county; and own party, and lost primaries in New Hamp- Soviets’ arms spending helped bankrupt Whereas, the Thankful Missionary Baptist shire, Florida, Illinois (where he’d been them and hasten their fall. Years later I Church family has been and continues to be born), Massachusetts and Vermont. It was would see Mikhail Gorbachev, who became a place where citizens are touched spiritually, hand-to-hand combat all the way to the con- Reagan’s friend. He was still grumpy about mentally and physically through outreach min- vention, where he lost to Gerald Ford. Peo- Reagan’s speeches. ‘‘Ron—he loved show istries and community partnership to aid in ple said he was finished. He roared back in business!’’ Mr. Gorbachev blustered. The 1980 only to lose Iowa and scramble back in building up our District; and New Hampshire while reorganizing his cam- losses of those years must have still rankled, Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious paign and firing his top staff. He won the and understandably. It’s one thing to be out- Church of God has given hope to the hope- nomination and faced another incumbent maneuvered by a clever man, but to be out- less, fed the needy and empowered our com- president. foxed by a good one—oh, that would grate. munity for the past one hundred twenty-eight

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For a complete, across-the-board prohibition age, fearless leaders and servants to all, but some, immediately entering college is an op- against military recruiters. most of all visionaries who have shared not tion. Others choose to follow a different path, Meanwhile, some school administrators only with their Church, but with DeKalb County including taking full advantage of the benefits have creatively interpreted notification and and the world their passion to spread the gos- and educational opportunities offered through consent requirements in the interest of limiting pel of Jesus Christ; and military service. campus visits or access to student contact in- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the The intent of the Fairness for Military Re- formation. There are numerous examples of Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this cruiters Act is straightforward. The legislation this occurring, but a recent decision by the day to honor and recognize the Thankful Mis- simply reaffirms and strengthens existing fed- San Diego Unified School District, which incor- sionary Baptist Church family for their leader- eral law, enacted in 2002 under the No Child porates several high schools in my congres- ship and service to our District; Left Behind, NCLB, Act, providing military re- sional district, restricts all recruiters—military Now Therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- cruiters the same access to high school cam- and private—to only two visits a year and SON, Jr. do hereby proclaim September 26, puses and basic student contact information needlessly complicates recruiter-student inter- 2010, as Thankful Missionary Baptist Church that is provided to other institutions of higher action. Day in the 4th Congressional District. education. This decision is in fact consistent with fed- Proclaimed, This 26th day of September, Before the enactment of NCLB, it was re- eral law since military recruiters are provided 2010. ported that nearly 2,000 high schools across the exact same access as private recruiters. f the country either banned military recruiters But most private recruiters interface with stu- from campuses or restricted access to student HONORING POLICE OFFICER DAVID dents far less regularly than military recruiters. directories. In the years since the implementa- MOORE Often time, private recruiter interactions are tion of NCLB, despite early opposition from limited to college or career fairs, instead rely- HON. ANDRE´ CARSON several school boards and administrators, ing on other forms of advertising and out- most schools ultimately altered their policies reach. Military recruiters on the other hand OF INDIANA and allowed some form of recruiter access. have a steadier presence in high schools and, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Under current law, any high school that re- while it is absolutely necessary that these re- Thursday, February 10, 2011 ceives federal education funding must provide cruiters follow school guidelines and not inter- Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the military recruiters access to its campus and fere with individual learning, decisions like this, hearts of Indianapolis residents are hurting student directory—the same access provided whether intended or not, are a significant step right now because we have lost one of our to colleges and universities. Schools are also toward shutting the door on our military. true heroes in public safety. Police Officer required to notify parents and students of their When it comes to ‘‘opting-out,’’ students and David Moore passed away on January 26 right to ‘‘opt-out,’’ which occurs when a parent parents should make that decision on their after being shot on duty protecting the people or student 18 years of age requests not to be own, without undue influence from activists of Indianapolis. Officer Moore answered his contacted by a military recruiter. and administrators with anti-military bias. Fam- This is a balanced approach to ensuring community’s call to service when he joined the ilies that recognize and honor the commitment that students are familiar with the multitude of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in of our military to defending freedom should not education and career opportunities offered by 2004. Now. Officer Moore is moving on to a be represented by the small minority of those any one of the military service branches. Mili- higher calling, as difficult as it may be for all who actively seek to marginalize or even deni- tary service promotes discipline and a strong of us to see him go. grate the armed forces. work-ethic. Young Americans should not be There’s no doubt Officer Moore knew the The legislation I am introducing protects the discouraged from serving their country or, at dangers of police work, as both of his parents rights of parents and students to opt-out while the very least, considering the benefits of were part of the IMPD family. But like so many also maintaining military recruiter access to serving in the armed forces with the assist- who wear the badge in communities across high school campuses and directories. our nation, David Moore took an oath to serve ance of a military recruiter. The American military is an all-volunteer Schools would still be obligated to notify par- and protect others. To run to danger—not force. Without patriotic and talented young ents and students of their options, ensuring away from it. Officer Moore did just that, and Americans continuing to step forward, end- there is a mechanism in place that prevents our community is better and safer because of strength won’t be the only thing adversely af- contact information from being released. his service and sacrifice. The alternative suggested by some of my In honor of Officer Moore, let us never for- fected. So will American security. Despite the necessity to recruit qualified colleagues, in anticipation of the upcoming re- get the daily sacrifices our law enforcement of- candidates for the armed forces, there are authorization of the Elementary and Sec- ficers make in order to protect our families and some school administrators and activist ondary Education Act, is to create an opt-in neighborhoods. I ask my colleagues in Con- groups who vehemently oppose the idea of process. In other words, military recruiters gress to pay respect to Officer Moore by going military recruiters in high schools. There are would be denied access to student information back to their districts and thanking their local reported instances of groups, known as unless a parent sends in a release authoriza- law enforcement officers for the work they do ‘‘counter-recruiters,’’ attending parent-teacher tion form. They question whether the recruit- and the daily dangers they place themselves conferences and distributing opt-out forms. In ment provision violates a student’s right to pri- in to protect us all. vacy, even though it’s consistent with federal I also ask the American people to join the one case last year, the New York Civil Lib- erties Union sent volunteers to stand outside law and court-tested privacy rights. An anal- city of Indianapolis in mourning the loss of this ysis by the Congressional Research Service hero. Let us continue to keep Officer Moore’s 24 high schools, in the interest of discouraging students from interacting with military recruit- acknowledges this fact, noting that, unlike family and the entire law enforcement commu- medical records, the basic information avail- nity in our thoughts and prayers. ers. Others take a different approach. Amy able to recruiters is no different than informa- f Hagopian, a professor of Global Health at the tion ‘‘typically found in a phone book.’’ INTRODUCTORY REMARKS FOR University of Washington, who is equally com- The Fairness for Military Recruiters Act spe- THE FAIRNESS FOR MILITARY mitted to ending recruitment in high schools, cifically prohibits the implementation of an opt- RECRUITERS ACT wrote an article for the American Journal of in process and clarifies the notification and Public Health that compares military recruiters consent requirement by placing the personal HON. DUNCAN HUNTER with child sex predators. She alleges that mili- information and career interests of students firmly in the control of parents. OF CALIFORNIA tary recruiter behavior is ‘‘disturbingly similar Mr. Speaker, our national security hinges on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to predatory grooming.’’ What an insult to anyone who has ever brave Americans coming forward to volunteer Thursday, February 10, 2011 worn a uniform in defense of our nation, espe- for military service. Restricting recruiter access Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- cially those who have made the ultimate sac- to high schools would not only reduce the troducing the Fairness for Military Recruiters rifice in defense of freedom. The ultimate goal quality and effectiveness of the military, but

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