H1118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 31, 2007 ‘‘Each time they were adding to my ‘‘I am now applying to the European chitect of the Capitol, fame as the enemy of the Turk. Court of Human Rights. I don’t know Alan M. Hantman. And I am pleased to ‘‘In the corridors of the courthouse, how long the case will take, but I do rise this evening to recognize his serv- the fascists physically attacked me know that I will continue living here in ice. with racist curses. Turkey until the case is finalized. Of course, we have had many presi- ‘‘They bombarded me with insults. ‘‘And if the Court rules in my favor, dents, we have had many Speakers of Hundreds of threats hailed down for I will be very happy and will never the House. We have only had 10 archi- months by phone, e-mail and post, in- have to leave my country. tects who have been in charge of this creasing all the time. ‘‘2007 will probably be an even harder incredible structure that we call our ‘‘I persevered through all of this with year for me. The Court cases will con- . patience, awaiting the decision that tinue. New ones will be initiated and will leave his service, would acquit me. God knows what kind of additional in- leaving a legacy untold by almost any ‘‘Then the truth would prevail and justices I will have to face. of his predecessors. And it has been my all those people would be ashamed of ‘‘I may see myself as frightened as a honor and pleasure to work with him what they had done. pigeon, but I know that in this country on a project that will dramatically ‘‘My only weapon was my sincerity. people do not touch pigeons. change the nature of the United States But when the decision came out, my ‘‘Pigeons can live in cities, even in Capitol, that is, the United States Cap- hopes were crushed. From then on, I crowds. A little scared perhaps, but itol Visitors Center. was in the most distressed situation a free.’’ Let me reminisce for just a minute, person can possibly be in. Well, Mr. Dink, unfortunately, found as I thank him for his 10 years of dedi- ‘‘The judge had made a decision in otherwise when he was gunned down cated and sometimes difficult and try- the name of the Turkish nation and it outside of his office by young men no ing service to Congress. But let me had legally registered that I had deni- doubt inflamed by the passions that reminisce, if I may, about Alan grated Turkishness. I could have coped the government did so little to quell. Hantman coming to serve as our with anything but this. Hrant Dink, who had the courage to United States Capitol architect. ‘‘In my understanding, the denigra- talk about some of the darkest periods I have been involved in the Capitol tion of a person on the basis of any dif- of Ottoman history, of the genocide of Visitors Center for some 14 years, since ference, ethnic or religious, is racism, the Armenian people, the first genocide I came to Congress, committed that and there was no way this could ever of last century that claimed a million the people who visit this institution be forgiven . . . and a half lives, paid for that courage should have the opportunity to have an ‘‘Those who tried to single me out with his life. enjoyable, informative and memorable and weaken me have succeeded. With Well, we will have the courage here visit to the United States Capitol. In- the false information they oozed into soon to take up a resolution on the Ar- stead, in the past, they have stood in society, they created a significant seg- menian genocide. All we have to do is the rain, snow, sleet, cold, ice, without ment of the population who saw Hrant vote. That is very little compared to even common comforts or courtesy in Dink as someone who insults what Hrant Dink did and the price that front of our most historic structure, Turkishness. he paid. and sometimes denied access to the ‘‘The memory of my computer is I had a chance to meet him in structure or again common conven- filled with angry, threatening lines Istanbul a couple of years ago. He was iences. sent by citizens from this sector. optimistic about the future. He was op- I was a little bit afraid because I ‘‘How real are these threats? To be timistic about Turkey’s future, about know the way this place runs, when honest, it is impossible for me to know its willingness to examine its past. Re- they were selecting an architect, some for sure. grettably, that optimism was mis- 10 years ago, that they might find ‘‘What is truly threatening and un- placed. someone in this process that would bearable for me is the psychological Today we remember a courageous deep six the project, so I spent a par- torture I placed myself in. The ques- journalist, Hrant Dink. And his legacy ticular amount of time as author of tion that really gets to me is: What are lives on. two authorization measures for the these people thinking about me? project, talking to Alan Hantman, and ‘‘Unfortunately, I am now better f I was convinced he was the right per- known than before and I feel people The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a son at the right time in the history of looking at me, thinking: Oh, look, isn’t previous order of the House, the gen- the United States Capitol. he that Armenian guy? tleman from California (Mr. DREIER) is He undertook that expansion of the ‘‘I am just like a pigeon, equally ob- recognized for 5 minutes. United States Capitol Building, the sessed by what goes on on my left and (Mr. DREIER addressed the House. largest in history. It will increase the right, front and back. My head is just His remarks will appear hereafter in volume, the sheer volume of the Cap- as mobile and fast. the Extensions of Remarks.) itol by some 70 percent. And he has ‘‘What did foreign Minister Gul say? f done an incredible job. Or Justice Minister Cicek? There is no At the same time, he has had to HONORING ALAN M. HANTMAN need to exaggerate about Article 301 on make this Capitol run. I often joked insulting Turkishness. Has anyone The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a when I first came here that the U.S. been actually put in prison? previous order of the House, the gen- Capitol was run like a southern planta- ‘‘As if going to prison was the only tleman from Florida (Mr. MICA) is rec- tion with bad management. price to pay. This is the price. This is ognized for 5 minutes. Alan Hantman changed that. He the price. Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased brought professionalism to his position ‘‘Do you ministers know the price of tonight to come to the floor for a spe- and to service and to, again, to the making someone as scared as a pigeon? cial order presentation. Let me start most monumental project, not on be- ‘‘What my family and I have been out by reading some names. Dr. Wil- half of those who serve here. The Cap- through has not been easy. I have con- liam Thornton, Benjamin Henry La- itol Visitor Center, in fact, is the first sidered leaving this country at times trobe, , Thomas U. structure and expansion to the Capitol ... Walter, , , in the history of the Capitol for the ‘‘But leaving a boiling hell to run to , J. George Stewart, George public, for those who own the place and a heaven is not for me. I wanted to M. White, and Alan M. Hantman. to make, again, their visit an enjoy- turn this hell into heaven. My colleagues, I read these names. able, informative and educational expe- ‘‘We stayed in Turkey because that They are the names of the 10 architects rience. was what we wanted, out of respect for of the United States Capitol. Alan brought with him great experi- the thousands of people here who sup- This week will mark the last days in ence from the private sector with more ported me in my fight for democracyer. service to the United States Congress, than 10 years heading up the Rocke- ... and this historic structure, of the Ar- feller Center Management Corporation

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:56 Feb 01, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K31JA7.098 H31JAPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC61 with HOUSE January 31, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1119 in New York City, overseeing that curity responsibilities while also ful- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a great project, and then coming here. filling its other critical missions, in- previous order of the House, the gentle- Now, I know he has had 535 bosses, a cluding drug interdiction, search and woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) smaller group of Capitol preservation rescue, and maritime safety oversight. is recognized for 5 minutes. on which I serve, and then the leaders We began that effort just yesterday (Ms. WOOLSEY addressed the House. of the House and Senate and some of with an oversight hearing on the Coast Her remarks will appear hereafter in the appropriators and other author- Guard’s $24 billion, 25-year Deepwater the Extensions of Remarks.) izers. I call him working for 19 prima procurement, through which the Coast f donnas. But he has completed the Guard is acquiring the ships, planes The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a structure, planning, and under the and helicopters that the service will previous order of the House, the gentle- most difficult circumstances you can utilize for decades to come to ensure woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) imagine. the safety and security of the Amer- is recognized for 5 minutes. When people see the Visitor Center, ican people, United States ports, and (Ms. FOXX addressed the House. Her the name of Alan Hantman will live our maritime industry. remarks will appear hereafter in the forever in the history of the United Importantly, our subcommittee will Extensions of Remarks.) States Congress and our country. also balance oversight of the Coast f f Guard with our responsibility to strengthen maritime transportation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a COAST GUARD AND MARITIME The United States Maritime Admin- previous order of the House, the gen- TRANSPORTATION ISSUES istration estimates that the total vol- tleman from Florida (Mr. WELDON) is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ume of trade handled by U.S. ports will recognized for 5 minutes. previous order of the House, the gen- double in the next 15 years, Mr. Speak- (Mr. WELDON of Florida addressed tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) er. To prepare our Nation to handle the House. His remarks will appear is recognized for 5 minutes. such cargo growth, we will examine hereafter in the Extensions of Re- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise how U.S. ports can more fully be inte- marks.) today to discuss some important issues grated into a multi-modal transpor- f that confront the 110th Congress re- tation network. CONGRATULATING UC SANTA garding the structure and missions of We will also work to foster a prag- BARBARA MEN’S SOCCER TEAM the United States Coast Guard and the matic dialogue between the members broader field of maritime transpor- of the commercial maritime commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tation. nity and the United States Coast Guard previous order of the House, the gentle- I am deeply honored to have been se- to ensure that each group understands woman from California (Mrs. CAPPS) is lected by Chairman JAMES OBERSTAR what the other needs to succeed in recognized for 5 minutes. and by my colleagues on the Transpor- what should be their complementary Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- tation and Infrastructure Committee pursuits. ored to support House Resolution 70, a to chair the Coast Guard and Maritime resolution that this House passed ear- 1645 Transportation Subcommittee and to b lier this week congratulating the Uni- move on an ambitious agenda that will Security of the United States ports versity of California Santa Barbara address these critical issues. and cargo transported through them men’s soccer team for winning the I look forward to implementing the will be a major priority of the sub- NCAA Division I National Champion- three policy objectives that Chairman committee. The House of Representa- ship. I use these minutes to give my OBERSTAR has laid out for the Trans- tives has already passed H.R. 1, which congratulations to the team and to the portation Committee, which include not only implemented the rec- community. ensuring the safety and security of our ommendations of the 9/11 Commission Along with my colleague, Elton transportation infrastructure; sup- but exceeded these recommendations Gallegly, I am thrilled have this oppor- porting expanded investment in trans- by phasing in requirements that will tunity to congratulate every player, portation infrastructure to relieve con- lead to the scanning of all cargo bound coach, alumnus, faculty member, and gestion and enhance mobility; and en- for United States ports. supporter of UC Santa Barbara. suring environmental stewardship, in- The Subcommittee on Coast Guard On December 3, 2006, the UC Gauchos cluding combating global warming. and Maritime Transportation will work captured the National Championship In the area of safety and security, closely with the Committee on Home- by scoring two goals against the Uni- the subcommittee will diligently over- land Security, led ably by Chairman versity of California. This is UCSB’s see the implementation of the Coast BENNIE THOMPSON, to examine the gaps second national title in school history. Guard’s $8.3 billion fiscal year 2007 that remain in port security and to fill While all the Gauchos played their budget, including the more than $1.1 these gaps in ways that protect our Na- hearts out, I would like to acknowledge billion appropriated to fund the reha- tion from emerging threats while not two standout performances. Sophomore bilitation and modernization of the unduly slowing commerce to our ports. Nick Perera scored a goal and assisted Coast Guard’s fleet through the Deep- f on Eric Avila’s game winner on his way to earning All-College Cup Most Out- water procurement program. REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER The United States Coast Guard is a standing Offensive Player of the Tour- AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 critical part of our homeland security nament honors. Junior Andy Iro, de- system, and is the lead agency respon- Mr. JINDAL. Mr. Speaker, I ask spite playing through an injury, helped sible for ensuring the security of all unanimous consent that my name be keep UCLA at bay and was named All- ports in our Nation, including the more removed as a cosponsor of House Reso- College Cup Most Outstanding Defen- than 150 ports that handle the bulk of lution 106. sive Player. our Nation’s foreign and commercial The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. While the beginning of the Gaucho commerce. SCOTT of Georgia). Is there objection to season was plagued by inconsistent The Coast Guard is also a vital part the request of the gentleman from Lou- play, the Gauchos fought to recover, of our emergency response system, as isiana? winning 10 of their last 11 games, in- demonstrated when it was the only There was no objection. cluding six straight in the tournament. Federal agency that could come to the f Coach Tim Vom Steeg, a UCSB alum, rescue of thousands of Hurricane The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and his staff, Greg Wilson, Neil Jones, Katrina victims left stranded in the previous order of the House, the gen- and Eric Foss, deserve tremendous Gulf. tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- praise not only for their impressive Our subcommittee will closely exam- nized for 5 minutes. leadership in the 2006 season but also ine whether the Coast Guard has ade- (Mr. POE addressed the House. His for leading the dominating Gauchos to quate resources to enable it to imple- remarks will appear hereafter in the their second NCAA National Cham- ment its significant new Homeland Se- Extensions of Remarks.) pionship in 3 years. Coach Vom Steeg’s

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