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The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was Senator WARNER and Senator LEVIN. I know we have a new group of pages called to order by the President pro Votes on amendments to this bill can who have arrived to serve in our Na- tempore (Mr. STEVENS). be expected to occur throughout the tion’s Capitol here in the U.S. Senate day. in the last few days. As someone who PRAYER Mr. President, I yield the floor. sat on the steps of the Democratic side The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f back in the early 1960s as a page, I say to the pages, I would strongly urge you fered the following prayer: MORNING BUSINESS Let us pray. to listen to ROBERT C. BYRD. If you The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under Lord of truth and love, source and want to have truly a great lesson dur- the previous order, there will be a pe- end of our believing and loving, You ing your tenure here as pages, then lis- riod for the transaction of morning alone are worthy of our praise and we ten to the remarkable Senator from business for up to 30 minutes, with the celebrate Your great Name. Thank You West Virginia, and you will learn more first half of the time under the control in the short period of time you are here for the gift of Your dynamic presence of the Democratic leader or his des- in our lives and for the power we re- than almost anything else I could ad- ignee and the second half of the time vise you to do, except to read his two- ceive from knowing You. under the control of the majority lead- Be near our Senators today. Lift volume history of the U.S. Senate, er or his designee. which you may not have time to do them from any discouragement, and Who yields time? give them a sure sense of duty and during your 2 of 3 weeks here as pages. The Senator from Connecticut. Senator BYRD, of course, has had sig- service. Pour fresh energy into them f nificant accomplishments. And I think and use their work to transform dis- of the time when I served as a page, an order into harmony, beauty, and peace. TRIBUTE TO SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD unpaid page, back many years ago, and Guide them with Your undying love so the giants of the Senate in those days; that the reign of Your kingdom will be- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I want to certainly people such as Lyndon John- come a reality in our world. take a minute or 2, if I can, to join my son, Mike Mansfield, Richard Russell, We pray in Your holy Name. Amen. other colleagues who over the last sev- Everett Dirksen, Margaret Chase f eral days have paid tribute to our col- Smith, Hubert Humphrey, John Sher- league from West Virginia, my man Cooper, Stuart Symington—and so PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE seatmate, Senator ROBERT BYRD, who, many others who served during those The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the on Monday, celebrated the unique land- years who were truly giants in many Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: mark of serving longer than any other ways. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the person in the history of this remark- They were Senators in the very full- United States of America, and to the Repub- able institution. est sense of the word. They represented lic for which it stands, one nation under God, I said to Senator BYRD, my colleague an institutional spirit that in many indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. and seatmate, yesterday, his longevity ways is lacking today, and I regret is impressive but his record as a U.S. f that deeply. But it was critical to the Senator is really what excels. While success of our democratic Republic how RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME serving for 47 years in this institution they related one to the other. It is a The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under is certainly remarkable, what he has spirit of independence and under- the previous order, the leadership time done during those 47 years is what is standing that all Senators are equal in is reserved. truly remarkable. His contribution to this body, regardless of the positions the public discourse and debate of our f they hold in the institution. All 100 of country throughout that time has been us are equal Members representing our RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING truly exemplary. respective States and constituencies. It MAJORITY LEADER I noted the other day, in fact, that is a spirit that allows us to debate— when Senator BYRD was first elected to sometimes very vigorously—our dif- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The the House, there was a wonderful pic- acting majority leader is recognized. ferences, while still obliging us to seek ture taken that appeared with Senator common ground for the common good f BYRD and several other Members of of our country. newly minted Congressmen who had SCHEDULE ROBERT BYRD certainly epitomizes been elected in 1952 at the White House that spirit—a vigorous debater but also Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, with Dwight Eisenhower. In that group someone who recognizes it is vitally today we will have a period of morning of pictures was also a newly minted important to reach common goals for business with the first 15 minutes Congressman from Connecticut by the the common good. It is a spirit that re- under the control of the minority and name of Thomas Dodd, my father. fuses to submit to the encroachments the final 15 minutes under the control Senator BYRD and my father were of any other institution or office in the of the majority. Following morning elected to the House together in 1952, land, including that of the Executive. business, we will resume consideration and came to this body together in 1958. I cannot count the times that ROB- of the emergency supplemental appro- So during these many years of public ERT C. BYRD would correct someone priations conference report. Under the service, ROBERT C. BYRD has had to who said: I served under a President time agreement that was reached yes- serve with two Dodds in the U.S. Con- here. I served under seven Presidents. terday, we have a little over an hour gress, my father and myself. I sit next ROBERT BYRD will quickly tell you: and a half of debate this morning. The to Senator BYRD by choice. I have been You do not serve under any President. vote on the adoption of the conference his seatmate for almost 15 or 16 years You serve with Presidents. You are a report is set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. now, and do so because I have enjoyed Member of a coequal branch of the U.S. Today we will continue work on the his company, his wisdom, and listening Government as embodied in the Con- Department of Defense authorization to his contributions to the debate and stitution of the United States. bill. Senators who have amendments his knowledge of the Senate and its And how right he is. As Senators un- should consult with the bill managers, procedures. derstand, ROBERT BYRD understands

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Mr. President, the dis- are still many chapters yet to be writ- many years, and it was given to me by tinguished senior Senator from West ten in the career of this great Senator. my seatmate, ROBERT C. BYRD. It is Virginia, our friend ROBERT BYRD, has As the late Senator Paul Wellstone getting rather worn, but his inscription achieved yet another historic mile- used to say, ‘‘The future belongs to inside is something I will cherish for stone. He is now the longest-serving those with passion.’’ By that standard, the rest of my days and life—that I Senator in the history of the Senate. Senator BYRD is very much a man of carry a copy of the Constitution given But what is most remarkable about the future. to me by this person who cherishes and Senator BYRD is not his longevity, but I say to my friend, it has been an loves the Constitution as much as ROB- his unique stature and accomplishment honor to serve with him. ERT C. BYRD does. One of the reasons I within this body. Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I rise care so deeply about this particular Senator BYRD is renowned for his un- to pay tribute to a man who may be copy is of course it was given to me by matched knowledge of the Senate’s his- the most important friend that the him and inscribed by him. tory. So he remembers very well that people of West Virginia have ever sent I think it is only fitting that some- our former colleague, Philip Hart of to Washington or ever will send to one who cares so much about that doc- Michigan, was known as the ‘‘con- Washington. He is the senior Senator ument and this institution is now the science of the Senate.’’ Well, I believe of West Virginia, and today he becomes Senate’s longest serving Member. that history will remember the senior America’s senior Senator. In his close to five decades of Senate Senator from West Virginia as the soul The Senate is housed in this beau- service, Senator BYRD has had an enor- of the Senate. tiful Chamber of marble columns and mous impact on his State and on our No individual in my memory has intricate architecture. But the Senate country. He, more than any other been a more tenacious champion of the is not a building; it is not a seal or a Member that I can think of in the last traditions, prerogatives, and rules of symbol or an idea. The Senate is a half century, has worked to preserve this body. No individual has had great- group of 100 men and women who are the delicate system of checks and bal- er reverence for the Constitution, and chosen by the people to craft the laws ances conceived by the Founders of our for the Founders’ vision of an asser- that define and govern the American great Republic. That work is typified tive, independent, co-equal legislative People. by his opposition to the line-item veto branch. As the Almanac of Americans While the Senate is not a building, it and his insistence on preserving the says in its profile of Senator BYRD, and does have individuals who serve as pil- prerogatives of this institution in rela- I quote, he ‘‘may come closer to the lars upon which the rest of us place our tion to the other branches of Govern- kind of Senator that the Founding Fa- trust and reliance. Today, we salute ment. thers had in mind than any other.’’ By one such pillar. The senior Senator But more than that, he has also the way, if anyone here on the Senate from West Virginia enters the record helped to bring good jobs, better floor needs to look something up in the books as the longest serving Senator. schools, and decent health care not Constitution, we know where to turn; Note, I say that he enters the record only to the constituents of West Vir- Senator BYRD always carries a copy in books, not the history books. I say that ginia but also to millions of people his left breast pocket, directly over his because I expect the senior Senator across this country because of his lead- heart. from West Virginia to be making his- ership. I have always had a special affinity tory on this floor for many years to He has never forgotten the good, for Senator BYRD, because we are both come. hard-working people who sent him here the sons of coal miners, both raised in In an earlier time, we would have from his beloved West Virginia or why humble circumstances. Reading about called ROBERT BYRD a renaissance man they did so; that is, to make our Na- the Senator’s early years, lifting him- in the mold of such American lumi- tion a stronger, more prosperous, and self out of poverty as a welder and naries as Jefferson or Franklin. Con- more hopeful Nation for all of its citi- meat cutter before running for the sider that he is a poet, an accomplished zens. West Virginia Legislature in 1946, I am musician, an author, the foremost his- Senator BYRD has had the courage reminded of Thomas Edison’s remark torian of this Chamber, a parliamen- and strength of character to admit past that ‘‘opportunity is missed by most tary expert, an intensely devout Chris- errors—something that too few of us do people because it is dressed in overalls tian, an unrivaled legislator, a scholar in this Chamber—and to seek genuine and looks like work.’’ Well, ROBERT of our Constitution, and earned a J.D. understanding for the good of our coun- BYRD made his own opportunities with while a Member of this Chamber. try. relentless work, self-education, and Yet all of these accomplishments as In his history of the U.S. Senate, striving. And that incredible work an individual are dwarfed by what he Senator BYRD has written that: ethic continues right up to this day. has done and will continue to do for After 200 years, the Senate is still the an- One product of that work ethic, and the people of West Virginia. He has chor of the Republic, is still the morning and of Senator BYRD’s always impressive brought mew industries like bio- evening star in the American constitutional erudition, is his two-volume history of technology, biometrics and other high constellation. this body. It is recognized as the defini- tech, high skilled work to West Vir- More than any other U.S. Senator in tive history of the Senate during its ginia. He has fought for dams, road- this body, I believe Senator BYRD has first 200 years, and widely praised for ways, hospitals, and highways. It is helped to ensure that this U.S. Senate its graceful writing. On this score, Sen- hard to imagine that one man might retains that unique distinction. ator BYRD has much in common with have such a transformative impact on So I am pleased to join with my Winston Churchill. Both were prolific a State. Yet friend and foe alike would other colleagues in wishing him well. I writers. And both were major players concede this point to ROBERT BYRD. know more than anything else he in the events that they chronicled. I say today that Senator BYRD be- would have loved to have his beloved On a personal note, let me just say comes America’s senior Senator. In Erma here with him in these days to that I have always valued Senator many ways, he always has been. No celebrate this achievement. Of course, BYRD’s friendship, wisdom, and advice. man or woman more rigorously defends he lost Erma just a few months ago. And I will always appreciate the way the role of this Chamber in our govern- But I am certain, as all of us are, that he tutored me in the ways of the Sen- mental structure, and no man or

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We saw yesterday the when I was sworn in as a Member of cluded in the final compromise. surprise, very important visit by the this body was to take the whole Lan- Back in April and May, when we de- President to the new Iraqi Cabinet drieu family to see Senator BYRD and bated the supplemental appropriations under Premier Nouri Kamal al-Maliki. have him give us a talk on the Con- measure here in the Senate, I was de- This marks one more significant step stitution and the role of the Senate. lighted that my amendment, cospon- in efforts to bring national unity to For the last 6 years, it has been my sored by 21 of our colleagues, to secure Iraq. We all must remember that just a pleasure to serve under Senator BYRD’s a relatively modest amount of emer- few short years ago, Iraq was ruled by leadership on the Senate Appropria- gency funding for VA health care was a murderous tyrant, Saddam Hussein. tions Committee. In that capacity, he included in the legislation. The reasons According to the Iraqi Survey Group’s has proven repeatedly that he is a we gave then in support of this funding Charles Dilfer, Iraq was a far more dan- friend to the people of Louisiana and were clear, and they remain so today. gerous place even than we knew. We understands the tragedy that has be- First, Vet Centers and other mental may not have had the intelligence fallen them. I thank him for that help health programs need to be given more right, but the intelligence was focusing and friendship. support if VA is to continue to be able on the fact of how dangerous this place Of course, I would be remiss if I to reach out to veterans in need of re- was. Dilfer said that Iraq was overrun didn’t mention that today is a bitter- adjustment counseling or other psycho- with terrorists, like Abu Musab al- sweet anniversary, for it is also Erma’s logical treatment, especially those re- Zarqawi who was then in al-Ansar birthday. A woman whose life, and now turning from service in a war zone. Islam and later changed that to al- memory, Senator BYRD so obviously Secondly, across the VA system, fa- Qaida in Iraq, the butcher who bra- cherished. cilities need some additional funding zenly beheaded innocent Americans So, Mr. President, I thank America’s to ensure that VA is able to continue and others on television. senior Senator for his service to this to provide quality of care and avail- Dilfer said that Saddam Hussein had country and for his friendship. ability of services for all veterans. the ability to produce chemical and bi- I conclude my remarks, as he so At the time of the Senate debate, ological weapons that he had in the often does, with a verse of poetry—one after a slight modification to the past and he was willing and able to sell of the Senator’s favorites—the final amendment so as to require the Presi- them to terrorists who could deliver verse of ‘‘The Building of the Ship’’ by dent to request the emergency funding them to our country. This milestone, Longfellow: in order for VA to receive it, the Sen- unfortunately, received not enough at- Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State! ate voted 84–13 to adopt the amend- tention or appreciation in the media. Sail on, O UNION, strong and great! ment and include it as part of the sup- This is not an isolated example of peo- Humanity with all its fears, plemental package. ple trying to downplay good news in With all the hopes of future years, Iraq. As Peter Wehner wrote in the Is hanging breathless on thy fate! My colleagues indicated their over- We know what Master laid thy keel, whelming support of the measure Wall Street Journal on May 23: What Workmen wrought thy ribs of steel, through that vote. In light of that Iraqis can participate in three historic Who made each mast, and sail, and rope, show of support, the failure to include elections, pass the most liberal constitution What anvils rang, what hammers beat, this VA funding in the pending meas- in the Arab world, and form a unit govern- In what a forge and what a heat ure is all the more regrettable, all the ment despite terrorist attacks and provo- cations. Yet, for some critics of the Presi- Were shaped the anchors of thy hope! more unacceptable. Fear not each sudden sound and shock, dent, these are minor matters. ’Tis of the wave and not the rock; Having just traveled to Iraq to see We have seen time and again the ’Tis but the flapping of the sail, for myself what the situation is like on focus of our media, and thus, what And not a rent made by the gale! the ground there, I am even more many Americans hear is just the In spite of rock and tempest’s roar, steadfast in my belief that VA must killings, the slaughter of innocents in In spite of false lights on the shore, have the resources it needs to care for bombings and suicide attacks. We read Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea returning servicemembers. Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee, the tragic stories of the loss of Ameri- Programs to transition our men and cans. But the real story, when you talk Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears, women in uniform who require mental Our faith triumphant o’er our fears, to our troops on the ground, is how Are all with thee,—are all with thee! health, prosthetic rehabilitation, or much good they have been doing. They other specialty health care services The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The have been completing their mission. back into civilian life are a clear, con- Senator from Hawaii is recognized. They have been pacifying large areas of tinuing part of the overall cost of war. Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I ask the country. Schools and hospitals are These services are more important unanimous consent that I have 5 min- being built. Women are enjoying new- than ever, and we must do our part to utes in morning business. found freedom. Yet for television, if it support them. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- bleeds, it leads. That is the only stuff out objection, it is so ordered. Although we did not succeed in keep- we hear about. ing this additional funding in this f We are told of massacres and chaos, measure, we will not give up the fight but we aren’t told that millions of EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL and will do our utmost to ensure that Iraqis who fled to other countries as APPROPRIATIONS VA has the funding it needs. refugees by the millions in past years Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I note Mr. President, I suggest the absence under Saddam Hussein are returning; my deep disappointment that the con- of a quorum. 1.2 million refugees have returned to ference agreement for the emergency The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The their homes. We rarely see positive sto- supplemental appropriations bill now clerk will call the roll. ries about seminaries which, under pending before the Senate does not in- The legislative clerk proceeded to Saddam, held only a few dozen students clude the supplemental funding for VA call the roll. and now have 15,000 pupils from 40 dif- health care that was included in the Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I ask unan- ferent countries. We don’t read about Senate-passed measure. imous consent that the order for the the increase in the value of the Iraqi Despite the fact that the Senate quorum call be rescinded. dinar, the record number of media out- spoke strongly on the need to ensure The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. VIT- lets, the tremendous growth in small that VA has enough resources during TER). Without objection, it is so or- businesses forming the economic foun- the balance of this fiscal year to be dered. dation for Iraq, and the revival of Iraqi

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Through good majority of Iraqis, and millions of Iranians times and bad, these signs have proved re- and Kuwaitis, now treat it as a safe and solid able on their Web site talking about markably accurate—as accurate, that is, as medium of exchange. how Iraq has improved—a man who has is possible in human affairs. For some time My fourth time-tested sign is the level of watched Iraq for 40 years. now, all have been pointing in an unequivo- activity by small and medium-sized busi- I ask unanimous consent that this ar- cally positive direction. nesses. In the past, whenever things have ticle be printed in the RECORD. The first sign is refugees. When things gone downhill in Iraq, large numbers of such There being no objection, the mate- have been truly desperate in Iraq—in 1959, enterprises have simply closed down, with rial was ordered to be printed in the 1969, 1971, 1973, 1980, 1988, and 1990—long the country’s most capable entrepreneurs de- RECORD, as follows: queues of Iraqis have formed at the Turkish camping to Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, the and Iranian frontiers, hoping to escape. In Persian Gulf states, Turkey, Iran, and even THE REAL IRAQ 1973, for example, when Saddam Hussein de- Europe and North America. Since liberation, (by Amir Taheri) cided to expel all those whose ancestors had however, Iraq has witnessed a private-sector Spending time in the United States after a not been Ottoman citizens before Iraq’s cre- boom, especially among small and medium- tour of Iraq can be a disorienting experience ation as a state, some 1.2 million Iraqis left sized businesses. these days. Within hours of arriving here, as their homes in the space of just six weeks. According to the International Monetary I can attest from a recent visit, one is con- This was not the temporary exile of a small Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, as well as fronted with an image of Iraq that is unrec- group of middle-class professionals and intel- numerous private studies, the Iraqi economy ognizable. It is created in several overlap- lectuals, which is a common enough phe- has been doing better than any other in the ping ways: through television footage show- nomenon in most Arab countries. Rather, it region. The country’s gross domestic product ing the charred remains of vehicles used in was a departure en masse, affecting people rose to almost $90 billion in 2004 (the latest suicide attacks, surrounded by wailing both in small villages and in big cities, and year for which figures are available), more women in black and grim-looking men car- it was a scene regularly repeated under Sad- than double the output for 2003, and its real rying coffins; by armchair strategists and dam Hussein. growth rate, as estimated by the IMF, was political gurus predicting further doom or Since the toppling of Saddam in 2003, this 52.3 per cent. In that same period, exports in- pontificating about how the war should have is one highly damaging image we have not creased by more than $3 billion, while the in- been fought in the first place; by authors of seen on our television sets—and we can be flation rate fell to 25.4 percent, down from 70 instant-history books making their rounds sure that we would be seeing it if it were percent in 2002. The unemployment rate was to dissect the various fundamental mistakes there to be shown. To the contrary, Iraqis, halved, from 60 percent to 30 percent. committed by the Bush administration; and far from fleeing, have been returning home. Related to this is the level of agricultural by reporters, cocooned in hotels in Baghdad, By the end of 2005, in the most conservative activity. Between 1991 and 2003, the country’s explaining the carnage and chaos in the estimate, the number of returnees topped the farm sector experienced unprecedented de- streets as signs of the country’s impending 1.2-million mark. Many of the camps set up cline, in the end leaving almost the entire or undeclared civil war. Add to all this the for fleeing Iraqis in Turkey, Iran, and Saudi nation dependent on rations distributed by day’s alleged scandal or revelation—an outed Arabia since 1959 have now closed down. The the United Nations under Oil-for-Food. In CIA operative, a reportedly doctored intel- oldest such center, at Ashrafiayh in south- the past two years, by contrast, Iraqi agri- ligence report, a leaked pessimistic assess- west Iran, was formally shut when its last culture has undergone an equally unprece- ment—and it is no wonder the American pub- Iraqi guests returned home in 2004. dented revival. Iraq now exports foodstuffs lic registers disillusion with Iraq and every- A second dependable sign likewise con- to neighboring countries, something that has one who embroiled the U.S. in its troubles. cerns human movement, but of a different not happened since the 1950s. Much of the up- It would be hard indeed for the average in- kind. This is the flow of religious pilgrims to turn is due to smallholders who, shaking off terested citizen to find out on his own just the Shiite shrines in Karbala and Najaf. the collectivist system imposed by the how grossly this image distorts the realities Whenever things start to go badly in Iraq, Baathists, have retaken control of land that of present-day Iraq. Part of the problem, this stream is reduced to a trickle and then was confiscated decades ago by the state. faced by even the most well-meaning news it dries up completely. From 1991 (when Sad- Finally, one of the surest indices of the organizations, is the difficulty of covering so dam Hussein massacred Shiites involved in a health of Iraqi society has always been its large and complex a subject; naturally, in revolt against him) to 2003, there were readiness to talk to the outside world. Iraqis such circumstances, sensational items rise scarcely any pilgrims to these cities. Since are a verbalizing people; when they fall si- to the top. But even ostensibly more objec- Saddam’s fall, they have been flooded with lent, life is incontrovertibly becoming hard tive efforts, like the Brookings Institution’s visitors. In 2005, the holy sites received an for them. There have been times, indeed, much-cited Iraq Index with its constantly estimated 12 million pilgrims, making them when one could find scarcely a single Iraqi, updated array of security, economic, and the most visited spots in the entire Muslim whether in Iraq or abroad, prepared to ex- public-opinion indicators, tell us little about world, ahead of both Mecca and Medina. press an opinion on anything remotely polit- the actual feel of the country on the ground. Over 3,000 Iraqi clerics have also returned ical. This is what Kanan Makiya meant when To make matters worse, many of the news- from exile, and Shiite seminaries, which just he described Saddam Husseins regime as a men, pundits, and commentators on whom a few years ago held no more than a few republic of fear. American viewers and readers rely to de- dozen pupils, now boast over 15,000 from 40 Today, again by way of dramatic contrast, scribe the situation have been contaminated different countries. This is because Najaf, Iraqis are voluble to a fault. Talk radio, tele- by the increasing bitterness of American pol- the oldest center of Shiite scholarship, is vision talk-shows, and Internet blogs are all itics. Clearly there are those in the media once again able to offer an alternative to the rage, while heated debate is the order of and the think tanks who wish the Iraq enter- Qom, the Iranian holy city where a radical the day in shops, tea-houses, bazaars, prise to end in tragedy, as a just come- and highly politicized version of Shiism is mosques, offices, and private homes. A ca- uppance for George W. Bush. Others, prompt- taught. Those wishing to pursue the study of tharsis is how Luay Abdulilah, the Iraqi ed by noble sentiment, so abhor the idea of more traditional and quietist forms of short-story writer and diarist, describes it. war that they would banish it from human Shiism now go to Iraq where, unlike in Iran, This is one way of taking revenge against discourse before admitting that, in some cir- the seminaries are not controlled by the gov- decades of deadly silence. Moreover, a vast cumstances, military power can be used in ernment and its secret police. network of independent media has emerged support of a good cause. But whatever the A third sign, this one of the hard economic in Iraq, including over 100 privately owned reason, the half-truths and outright misin- variety, is the value of the Iraqi dinar, espe- newspapers and magazines and more than formation that now function as conventional cially as compared with the region’s other two dozen radio and television stations. To wisdom have gravely disserved the American major currencies. In the final years of Sad- anyone familiar with the state of the media people. dam Hussein’s rule, the Iraqi dinar was in in the Arab world, it is a truism that Iraq For someone like myself who has spent free fall; after 1995, it was no longer even today is the place where freedom of expres- considerable time in Iraq—a country I first traded in Iran and Kuwait. By contrast, the sion is most effectively exercised. visited in 1968—current reality there is, nev- new dinar, introduced early in 2004, is doing That an experienced observer of Iraq with ertheless, very different from this conven- well against both the Kuwaiti dinar and the a sense of history can point to so many posi- tional wisdom, and so are the prospects for Iranian rial, having risen by 17 percent tive factors in the country’s present condi- Iraq’s future. It helps to know where to look, against the former and by 23 percent against tion will not do much, of course, to sway the what sources to trust, and how to evaluate the latter. Although it is still impossible to more determined critics of the U.S. interven- the present moment against the background fix its value against a basket of inter- tion there. They might even agree that the of Iraqi and Middle Eastern history. national currencies, the new Iraqi dinar has images fed to the American public show only

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It is a view that can be found who had utterly suppressed a well-estab- mitted to and approved by a referendum, ex- among the more sophisticated elements on lished aspect of the country’s identity. It actly as planned. The number of voters rose the Left and, increasingly, among dissenters may take years before we know for certain yet again, to more than 9 million. on the Right, from Senator Chuck Hagel of whether or not post-liberation Iraq has defi- What of relations among the Shiites, Nebraska to the ex-neoconservative Francis nitely chosen democracy. But one thing is Sunnis, and Kurds the focus of so much at- Fukuyama. As Senator Hagel puts it, You certain: without the use of force to remove tention of late? For almost three years, the cannot in my opinion just impose a demo- the Baathist regime, the people of Iraq would insurgency worked hard to keep the Arab cratic form of government on a country with not have had the opportunity even to con- Sunni community, which accounts for some no history and no culture and no tradition of template a democratic future. 15 percent of the population, out of the polit- democracy. Assessing the progress of that democratic ical process. But that campaign collapsed I would tend to agree. But is Iraq such a project is no simple matter. But, by any rea- when millions of Sunnis turned out to vote place? In point of fact, before the 1958 pro- sonable standard, Iraqis have made extraor- in the constitutional referendum and in the Soviet military coup detat that established a dinary strides. In a series of municipal polls second general election, which saw almost 11 leftist dictatorship, Iraq did have its modest and two general elections in the past three million Iraqis go to the polls. As I write, all but nevertheless significant share of demo- years, up to 70 percent of eligible Iraqis have political parties representing the Arab Sunni cratic history, culture, and tradition. The voted. This new orientation is supported by minority have joined the political process country came into being through a popular more than 60 political parties and organiza- and have strong representation in the new referendum held in 1921. A constitutional tions, the first genuinely free-trade unions in parliament. With the convening of that par- monarchy modeled on the United Kingdom, the Arab world, a growing number of profes- liament, and the nomination in April of a it had a bicameral parliament, several polit- sional associations acting independently of new prime minister and a three-man presi- ical parties (including the Baath and the the state, and more than 400 nongovern- dential council, the way is open for the for- Communists), and periodic elections that led mental organizations representing diverse mation of a broad-based government of na- to changes of policy and government. At the segments of civil society. A new constitu- tional unity to lead Iraq over the next four time, Iraq also enjoyed the freest press in tion, written by Iraqis representing the full years. the Arab world, plus the widest space for de- spectrum of political, ethnic, and religious As for the insurgency’s effort to foment bate and dissent in the Muslim Middle East. sensibilities was overwhelmingly approved sectarian violence strategy first launched in To be sure, Baghdad in those days was no by the electorate in a referendum last Octo- earnest toward the end of 2005 this too has Westminster, and, as the 1958 coup proved, ber. run aground. The hope here was to provoke a Iraqi democracy was fragile. But every seri- Iraq’s new democratic reality is also re- full-scale war between the Arab Sunni mi- ous student of contemporary Iraq knows that flected in the vocabulary of politics used at nority and the Arab Shiites who account for substantial segments of the population, from every level of society. Many new words—ac- some 60 percent of the population. The new all ethnic and religious communities, had countability, transparency, pluralism, dis- strategy, like the ones previously tried, has more than a taste of the modern worlds sent—have entered political discourse in Iraq certainly produced many deaths. But despite democratic aspirations. As evidence, one for the first time. More remarkably, perhaps, countless cases of sectarian killings by so- need only consult the immense literary and all parties and personalities currently en- called militias, there is still no sign that the artistic production of Iraqis both before and gaged in the democratic process have com- Shiites as a whole will acquiesce in the role after the 1958 coup. Under successor dictato- mitted themselves to the principle that assigned them by the insurgency and orga- rial regimes, it is true, the conviction took power should be sought, won, and lost only nize a concerted campaign of nationwide re- hold that democratic principles had no fu- through free and fair elections. taliation. ture in Iraq—a conviction that was respon- These democratic achievements are espe- Finally, despite the impression created by sible in large part for driving almost five cially impressive when set side by side with relentlessly dire reporting in the West, the million Iraqis, a quarter of the population, the declared aims of the enemies of the new insurgency has proved unable to shut down into exile between 1958 and 2003, just as the Iraq, who have put up a determined fight essential government services. Hundreds of opposite conviction is attracting so many of against it. Since the country’s liberation, teachers and schoolchildren have been killed them and their children back to Iraq today. the jihadists and residual Baathists have in incidents including the beheading of two A related argument used to condemn Iraq’s killed an estimated 23,000 Iraqis, mostly ci- teachers in their classrooms this April and democratic prospects is that it is an artifi- vilians, in scores of random attacks and sui- horrific suicide attacks against school buses. cial country, one that can be held together cide operations. Indirectly, they have caused But by September 2004, most schools across only by a dictator. But did any nation-state the death of thousands more, by sabotaging Iraq and virtually all universities were open fall from the heavens wholly made? All are water and electricity services and by pro- and functioning. By September 2005, more to some extent artificial creations, and the voking sectarian revenge attacks. than 8.5 million Iraqi children and young U.S. is preeminently so. The truth is that But they have failed to translate their tal- people were attending school or university, Iraq—one of the 53 founding countries of the ent for mayhem and murder into political an all-time record in the nation’s history. United Nations—is older than a majority of success. Their campaign has not succeeded in A similar story applies to Iraq’s clinics and that organizations current 198 member appreciably slowing down, let alone stop- hospitals. Between October 2003 and January states. Within the Arab League, and setting ping, the country’s democratization. Indeed, 2006, more than 80 medical doctors and over aside Oman and Yemen, none of the 22 mem- at each step along the way, the jihadists and 400 nurses and medical auxiliaries were mur- bers is older. Two-thirds of the 122 countries Baathists have seen their self-declared objec- dered by the insurgents. The jihadists also regarded as democracies by Freedom House tives thwarted. raided several hospitals, killing ordinary pa- came into being after Iraq’s appearance on After the invasion, they tried at first to tients in their beds. But, once again, they the map. prevent the formation of a Governing Coun- failed in their objectives. By January 2006, Critics of the democratic project in Iraq cil, the expression of Iraq’s continued exist- all of Iraq’s 600 state-owned hospitals and also claim that, because it is a multi-ethnic ence as a sovereign nation-state. They man- clinics were in full operation, along with doz- and multi-confessional state, the country is aged to murder several members of the coun- ens of new ones set up by the private sector doomed to despotism, civil war, or disinte- cil, including its president in 2003, but failed since liberation. gration. But the same could be said of vir- to prevent its formation or to keep it from Another of the insurgency’s strategic goals tually all Middle Eastern states, most of performing its task in the interim period. was to bring the Iraqi oil industry to a halt which are neither multi-ethnic nor multi- The next aim of the insurgents was to stop and to disrupt the export of crude. Since confessional. More important, all Iraqis, re- municipal elections. Their message was sim- July 2003, Iraq’s oil infrastructure has been gardless of their ethnic, linguistic, and sec- ple: candidates and voters would be killed. the target of more than 3,000 attacks and at- tarian differences, share a sense of national But, once again, they failed: thousands of tempts at sabotage. But once more the insur- identity—uruqa (Iraqi-ness)—that has devel- men and women came forward as candidates gency has failed to achieve its goals. Iraq has oped over the past eight decades. A unified, and more than 1.5 million Iraqis voted in the resumed its membership in the Organization federal state may still come to grief in Iraq— localities where elections were held. of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) history is not written in advance—but even The insurgency made similar threats in and has returned to world markets as a should a divorce become inevitable at some the lead-up to the first general election, and major oil exporter. According to projections, point, a democratic Iraq would be in a better the result was the same. Despite killing 36 by the end of 2006 it will be producing its full position to manage it. candidates and 148 voters, they failed to de- OPEC quota of 2.8 million barrels a day.

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The enemies of the spreading regional hostilities, and of a re- new Iraq have succeeded in ruining the lives vived global terrorism are not about to cease Shaykh Muhammad, Abu Faraj al-Libi, of tens of thousands of Iraqis, but over the any time soon. and Hamza Rabia, have had. They have past three years they have advanced their But more sober observers should under- all been captured or killed. We hope we overarching goals, such as they are, very lit- stand the real balance sheet in Iraq. Democ- will be able to continue that effort. tle. Instead they have been militarily con- racy is succeeding. Moreover, thanks to its We hear some of our colleagues from tained and politically defeated again and success in Iraq, there are stirrings elsewhere the other side saying what a few in the again, the beneficiary has been Iraqi democ- in the region. Beyond the much-publicized media are saying, that we need to bring racy. electoral concessions wrung from authori- tarian rulers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, our troops home immediately. We have None of this means that the new Iraq is out sorrowful parents who are very much of the woods. Far from it. Democratic suc- there is a new democratic discourse to be cess still requires a great deal of patience, heard. Nationalism and pan-Arabism, yester- concerned about their children going determination, and luck. The U.S.-led coali- day’s hollow rallying cries, have given way into harm’s way. They want them tion, its allies, and partners have achieved to a big idea of a very different kind. Debate brought home immediately. Let me most of their major political objectives, but and dissent are in the air where there was speak to that directly. As a father of a that achievement remains under threat and none before a development owing, in signifi- son who was in Iraq and is preparing to cant measure, to the U.S. campaign in Iraq could be endangered if the U.S., for whatever go back, I can tell you that it is not reason, should decide to snatch a defeat from and the brilliant if still checkered Iraqi re- sponse. without a good bit of concern that we the jaws of victory. see our young people going into harm’s The current mandate of the U.S.-led coali- The stakes, in short, could not be higher. tion runs out at the end of this year, and it This is all the more reason to celebrate, to way. But we are very proud of them. is unlikely that Washington and its allies build on, and to consolidate what has al- We are very proud of them to know will want to maintain their military pres- ready been accomplished. Instead of railing that they are willing to stand up and ence at current levels. In the past few against the Bush administration, America’s take the risk of going to war to defend months, more than half of the 103 bases used elites would do better, and incidentally dis- our freedom and peace and security in play greater self-respect, to direct their by the coalition have been transferred to the the world. They are doing a good job. new Iraqi army. The best guess is that the wrath where it properly belongs; at those violent and unrestrained enemies of democ- Yes each death of an American soldier number of U.S. and coalition troops could be or marine or airman is a tragedy. As a cut from 140,000 to 25,000 or 30,000 by the end racy in Iraq who are, in truth, the enemies of of 2007. democracy in America as well, and of every- parent, you suck in a little wind and One might wonder why, if the military thing America has ever stood for. say a prayer when you hear about Is Iraq a quagmire, a disaster, a failure? mission has been so successful, the U.S. still them. But these brave young men and Certainly not; none of the above. Of all the needs to maintain a military presence in women who are volunteers go there be- adjectives used by skeptics and critics to de- Iraq for at least another two years. There are scribe today’s Iraq, the only one that has a cause they know they have a higher three reasons for this. ring of truth is messy. Yes, the situation in mission. By carrying the fight to the The first is to discourage Iraqs predatory Iraq today is messy. Births always are. Since terrorists, they help make our country neighbors, notably Iran and Syria, which when is that a reason to declare a baby un- safer. might wish to pursue their own agendas worthy of life? against the new government in Baghdad. It is no accident that our country has Iran has already revived some claims under Mr. BOND. This follows closely the not had a major attack since Sep- the Treaties of Erzerum (1846), according to story we found when on a codel with tember 11, not only because of home- which Tehran would enjoy a droit de regard my colleagues, Senators BAYH and land security but because of the strong over Shiite shrines in Iraq. In Syria, some in OBAMA, in Iraq in January. We talked efforts we have taken in Afghanistan that countrys ruling circles have invoked to our people, military and civilians. and Iraq to disrupt terrorist strong- the possibility of annexing the area known We had a great meeting with President holds, the safe havens for terrorists. as Jazirah, the so-called Sunni triangle, in Talabani and top-elected Sunni and Our young men and women over the name of Arab unity. For its part, Turkey there are in harm’s way. But they are is making noises about the Treaty of Lau- Shi’a officials at the time who all sanne (1923), which gave it a claim to the oil- pledged they were going to work to- not afraid of taking the risk of war. fields of northern Iraq. All of these preten- gether for a unity government. Let me tell you what they really fear. sions need to be rebuffed. Now that the President and Prime They fear that a lack of political will The second reason for extending Americas Minister Nouri al-Maliki have formed a in this body and in the United States military presence is political. The U.S. is Cabinet, this is one more significant will cause a premature withdrawal of acting as an arbiter among Iraqs various eth- step. It is a big step, and it has been our troops before the Iraqi Government nic and religious communities and political completely overshadowed by the kill- has adequate military and police in factions. It is, in a sense, a traffic cop, giving place to provide the security that Iraqis a green or red light when and if need- ing of al-Zarqawi. But for the long ed. It is important that the U.S. continue term, this formation of a government country needs to continue to grow and performing this role for the first year or two is one more step that is vitally impor- flourish and be safe from terrorism. of the newly elected parliament and govern- tant. I am delighted the President was They worry that if we bring our troops ment. there to highlight it. back before the Iraqi military and po- Finally, the U.S. and its allies have a key It doesn’t mean the violence is over. lice are able to secure the country, role to play in training and testing Iraqs new The killing of al-Zarqawi was widely there will be chaos—chaos which fos- army and police. Impressive success has al- celebrated by our troops abroad and at ters the rejuvenation of terrorist ready been achieved in that field. Neverthe- home because they knew this ruthless groups, chaos which will permit a form less, the new Iraqi army needs at least an- other year or two before it will have devel- butcher was the face, the media darling of state-sponsored terrorism, prepara- oped adequate logistical capacities and of al-Qaida in Iraq. There is a supreme tion of chemical and biological weap- learned to organize and conduct operations irony that he went out with his spir- ons that could be used against us, so involving its various branches. itual adviser. Good time to have your the next 9/11 might be with a weapon of But will the U.S. stay the course? Many spiritual adviser with you. For al- mass destruction. They know there is a are betting against it. The Baathists and Zarqawi, he and his spiritual adviser danger that violence between the fac- jihadists, their prior efforts to derail Iraqi are going to find out at the same time tions, the Shi’a and the Sunnis, could democracy having come to naught, have now just how good the spiritual advice engulf Iraq and maybe the rest of the pinned their hopes on creating enough chaos and death to persuade Washington of the fu- Sheik Rahman gave him was. Middle East. tility of its endeavors. In this, they have the We know his loss will be a significant They want to complete their mission. tacit support not only of local Arab and Mus- loss because of his ability to play the They didn’t go there and take the risk lim despots rightly fearful of the democratic media with his ruthless killings. But and make the sacrifice and see some of genie but of all those in the West whose own we know he will be replaced. They are their colleagues lose their lives and

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Let’s and women will have been in vain. We to bring them home because parents get out of there, let’s cut and run. It is have to complete the transformation are concerned about them. We value time we bring our soldiers home. and the transition in Iraq to a func- and honor their service. Let them do I suggest that it may be time to ad- tioning government of national unity, their jobs and let the process of the just tactics. They have a new govern- able to defend the country against ter- military justice system go forward be- ment in Iraq. It is now whole, it is rorists and insurgents. fore we jump to the conclusion that stood up, it is running, and it is put- I hear some of my colleagues talking American soldiers are guilty because ting its own people out in front in de- about how tragic the activities were in we don’t happen to agree with the war fense of its country, both in the mili- Haditha. They have seized on reports of or the efforts they are making. tary and in the civilian police. Now is horrible incidents. They are presuming I thank the Chair and yield the floor. not the time to leave this fledgling new the American soldiers are guilty with- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- country standing alone. Our tactics out having a hearing. They want to set ator from Idaho is recognized. may change and we may step back a up a 9/11-type commission. What a Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask bit, but I believe we have to be there to tragedy it would be if we were to follow unanimous consent that I be allowed to continue to strengthen and allow them the political game plan to make guilty proceed for no more than 5 minutes. to grow. The message of turning away parties out of soldiers who have not The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from the recent successes and turning even had their day in court in order to objection, it is so ordered. away from Iraqi men and women and win political points against the Depart- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, like my children who are on the verge of free- ment of Defense and the President. colleague from Missouri, I come today dom for the first time sends a phe- As we all well know, these events to address the Senate and my fellow nomenal ill-fated doomsday message to will be thoroughly investigated. If countrymen on the developments in the Iraqi people and speaks loudly to there was wrongdoing, it will be pros- Iraq and to speak to the American pub- the world. And, most importantly, it ecuted. We prosecuted the out-of-line lic about the war and our efforts in the sends a strong message to the terror- soldiers who were at Abu Ghraib. We Middle East. ists that all they have to do is be pa- don’t tolerate those things. We don’t Before I begin, let me quickly state tient, take their losses along the way, tolerate misconduct. Our military jus- that, like many Americans across the because America’s will will melt and tice system will prosecute any who are country, I have and will maintain we will leave. guilty. But please, let us not jump to steadfast and strong support for our First and foremost, if we cannot and the conclusion that they are presumed men and women in uniform. Also, like won’t finish the job we set out to do, guilty because of reports of outrageous many Americans across the country, I, we will forever question our own fu- actions. There are other sides to the too, over the last good many months ture, and the people around the world story. Let the normal process work. have had moments of doubt regarding will question our resolve. Simply put, There could be hearings in the appro- the progress in Iraq and the over- we are at, I believe, a defining moment priate committees, the Armed Services whelming challenges that the Iraqis not only in the future of Iraq, but in Committee or the Appropriations Com- and Americans and coalition forces the future of our own Nation with the mittee, if they are warranted. But to have faced there. When I go out to Wal- message we send around the world. set up another commission now is a ter Reed Hospital to visit with our Therefore, it is imperative that this dangerous political game and one I young men and women who are having country and the people of this country hope we will not accept. Instead of de- new parts put on their bodies as a re- stand up and send a message to the ter- manding more commissions, we should sult of the explosions and bombings in rorists and to the Iraqi people that we be demanding that the facts come out. Iraq, and I feel their spirit and desire will not be deterred, we will finish our If any wrongdoing took place, those to continue to serve and I speak to job in cooperation with the Iraqi Gov- who did it will be punished accord- them of the mission they were involved ernment. I believe that is the message ingly. in, I come back to my office on Capitol our President delivered in the last 24 There are those who want to con- Hill more dedicated than ever to assure hours as he flew to Iraq to visit with tinue to take cheap shots at the admin- that these young men and women are the new Government and our troops. istration over anything that goes allowed to continue to work to finish Right now, there is a new al-Qaida wrong in the war. When you have wars, their mission. leader somewhere in Iraq. I will bet he unfortunately, things go wrong. There However, seeing through the fog of is not sleeping at night. I will bet he is is no guaranteed success rate. It is not war, seeing through the interpretation running from house to house. My guess an unbroken path of success. We need by the liberal media is a frustration is that his immediates around him are to look at what went on in Haditha. that most Americans are consumed doing the same thing because we re- The negative news reports will con- with at this moment. Only the bad is ceive now thousands and thousands of tinue, and we expect the news media, reported and rarely the good. But the informant messages, and this man, when there are negative things, to re- other day something good happened while he has a new title of leader, is port on them. But we would hope they that could not be denied by the media being hunted by a young man from would also report on the positive of this world. That was the annihila- Twin Falls, ID, or from Manchester, things that are done. If we had followed tion of Zarqawi and the unquestionable England, or from Kirkut. Those are the the advice of all the naysayers earlier proof that intelligence and informants realities of war. this year who dominate our television have the al-Qaida on the run in Iraq. That is why we stand on the Senate with their defeatist political rhetoric, The liberal media could not step away floor talking on behalf of this coun- we would not have seen free elections from the reality of that message. Two try’s future and the men and women in Iraq, a unity government, or the 500-pound bombs delivered it loudly who wear our uniform and the mission elimination of al-Zarqawi. He would be around the world. While it says a lot we have sent them to do. running free, plotting his next attack about our own intelligence, it is my Removing U.S. forces, that are stand- and seeking to reach out beyond Iraq opinion and I am told it says a great ing side-by-side with Iraqi and coali- to neighbors, possibly in the United deal about the Iraqi people who are fed tion forces, will effectively and in- States. Thankfully, we did not pull out up with the way they are being treated stantly remove the fear that we have

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I wonder why the majority leadership is so opposed to improving port secu- in helping our colonies become the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rity and helping farmers and veterans. great Republic it is today. Without Democratic leader is recognized. French military and economic assist- Mr. REID. Mr. President, the supple- I don’t understand. They say they are ance the will of the American Revolu- mental appropriations bill has had a concerned about cost. It is hard to take tionaries would have been broken long long and arduous course getting here. I such statements seriously when we before our final push was fought to congratulate the chairman and ranking consider what else has happened in the gain a free, independent, and sovereign member for working so hard to get it Senate this week. Costs? At the same republic. here. time the majority was stripping a few To cut and run today, especially in This legislation will provide funds to hundred million dollars to bolster port light of our recent successes, would be support the brave men and women who security, to help our farmers, and to equivalent to the U.S. colonies fighting risk their lives every day in Iraq and help veterans, they, the majority, pro- without French assistance. Afghanistan on behalf of our country. posed spending $1 trillion to provide a Simply put, without foreign military The legislation will provide assistance windfall to a handful of our Nation’s assistance to this country none of us to those in the gulf coast still strug- wealthiest families. When I say ‘‘hand- would be standing here today in the gling to recover from Hurricanes ful,’’ I mean that of a country of 285 world’s greatest deliberative body and Katrina and Rita, and also will help million or 290 million people, they the bell of liberty would never have bolster border security and prepare for want to help, at the most, 12,000 indi- rang. the threat of bird flu. These matters vidual estates, less than two-tenths of So, today, I ask my friends on the are all vitally important, so I expect 1 percent. At the same time they are other side of the aisle to step up, look the conference report to win broad sup- asking for this trillion dollars that in the mirror, and recall how our very port in the Senate. It should. would have to be borrowed—of course, own country was established. Failure But while I strongly support the we have borrowed from China, Japan, to stay the course on this endeavor is goals of this legislation, I also have Saudi Arabia; more than half the short-sighted, hypocritical, and goes real concerns about the many Senate- money we use to finance our country’s squarely against the principles and the backed provisions that have been left operations is borrowed from foreign very reason this country was conceived out of this conference report. countries. At the same time they are and founded upon. For example, the Senate included dropping help for veterans, farmers, Mr. President, we have much to be $648 million to bolster port security. and port security, the majority has thankful for today. As such, I urge my One would think that protecting our proposed a tax break worth—for exam- colleagues to help give the Iraqi people ports would be a priority for this Con- ple, they say Paris Hilton’s tax break what this country so desired in 1776, gress, given the ongoing threat of ter- alone would be in the $14 million–$15 freedom. rorism and the grossly inadequate safe- million bracket. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- guards for our Nation’s ports. But the At the same time they are elimi- sence of a quorum. House leadership completely rejected nating these programs I have men- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The any additional funds for port security. tioned for farmers, ranchers, veterans, clerk will call the roll. That is a serious mistake. and security for our country, they are The assistant legislative clerk pro- We learned during the Dubai Port de- proposing a tax break for the family of ceeded to call the roll. bacle, the Dubai Port what I call scan- the former Exxon CEO worth $164 mil- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- dal in our country, of the inadequacy lion, all paid for by more debt, largely imous consent that the order for the of the security of our ports. We knew it from countries, as I have indicated, quorum call be rescinded. before that, but it was certainly much such as China, Japan, and Saudi Ara- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without worse than we ever expected. bia. objection, it is so ordered. The House conferees almost com- So I think we should erase from the pletely eliminated the relief the Senate equation the majority’s commitment f proposed for farmers who have been to fiscal responsibility. The Republican CONCLUSION OF MORNING suffering from recent drought condi- majority in the Senate has proven, BUSINESS tions. Many of these farmers, particu- along with President Bush, that fiscal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning larly in the Midwest, are struggling fi- responsibility is not part of their business is closed. nancially, just as farmers in regions di- mantra. When it comes to helping aver- rectly affected by Katrina. Yet they age Americans and the middle class, f will be shut out from any assistance Washington leaders are all for spending EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL AP- under this legislation. cuts. When it comes to handing out tax PROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DE- This is very typical. Always the breaks that explode the deficit, they FENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON farmers, it seems, when there is an insist no billionaire be left behind. TERROR, AND HURRICANE RE- emergency, look to the Democrats for I am disappointed by what has been COVERY, 2006—CONFERENCE RE- help, as they should, because if history left out of this conference report and PORT is any example—and it usually is—Re- by the values and priorities these deci- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under publicans simply don’t pay attention sions reflect. Still, at the end of the the previous order, the Senate will re- to farmers’ and ranchers’ problems. day, the items contained in this legis- sume consideration of the conference I have talked about port security, I lation are vitally important. We must report to accompany H.R. 4939, which have talked about the ranchers and support our troops. We must assist the the clerk will report. farmers, but there is something else gulf coast. We must tighten border se- The assistant legislative clerk read that was dropped in conference, and curity and prepare for a possible bird as follows: that is the proposal to beef up VA med- flu outbreak. But this legislation ical care for our Nation’s veterans. As should never be here. Why? Because it The committee of conference on the dis- agreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senator MURRAY said yesterday and should have been included in our reg- amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. Senator AKAKA today, our Nation’s vet- ular budget. We are in the fourth year 4939) making emergency supplemental appro- erans are in peril, but in this bill the of the war in Iraq—the fourth year— priations for the fiscal year ending Sep- move to help them was dropped. but he didn’t put it in his budget. Why?

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The challenge be- have before us this afternoon, the De- publicly. The Republicans run these fore us as a Congress is to remain vigi- fense authorization bill, to no longer committees privately. There are no lant on the accountability of the ad- let the President do that, to no longer public votes most of the time. It is a ministration as we consider this legis- use the unusual procedure; that is, we sad commentary how they have run lation I believe is paramount. are in the middle of the war, we have things here, but as I said before, during 1 U.S. ground forces have been ongoing expenses, not to include these the 4 ⁄2 years the President has been in expenses in his budget. office—I guess it is 51⁄2 years now, I am stretched and placed under enormous As I read the paper this morning, sorry—we have not had three branches stress. Sectarian militias are respon- Senator MCCAIN said he is going to of Government. We haven’t had legisla- sible for waves of increasing violence, offer legislation to stop that. If that is tive, executive, and judicial branches and there are now over 1.2 million in- the case, and I understand it, I would of Government. We have had two. We ternally displaced persons throughout certainly join with him. What was done have had the executive and judicial Iraq. And as I said, while we have had to make this an emergency spending branches. There have been no Presi- some successes, not everything has bill is wrong. We ought to have that dential vetoes. There has been no need gone as planned. There has been mis- part of the budget and debate it like we for a Presidential veto because the management, contract abuses, fraud in do everything else. President gets anything he wants, as various levels of our reconstruction, I am sorry it took so long to get to indicated with this legislation going and some lack of accountability on ex- the point where we are to get the forward now. actly how U.S. taxpayer dollars have money for the troops, but it is here. I I hope my friends in the majority been spent. Electricity and oil produc- accept that. will once again recognize congressional tion are below prewar levels. This all I want to make one other point about oversight is important, to have some has to change. what is so unusual about this legisla- oversight hearings to find out what is tion. The Senate voted that they would going on in Iraq, to find out what is This year the United States has been have an extra $7 billion to take care of going on with domestic spying, to find spending about $8 billion per month in education and labor issues. That is the out what is going on with global warm- Iraq, and Congress has appropriated to Health-Education-Labor Subcommittee ing and other issues of that nature, and date about $320 billion for Iraqi oper- that is operated by Senator SPECTER not have a deaf ear to our responsibil- ations. We need to know where the and Senator HARKIN. We have an extra ities as a legislative branch of Govern- President is going from here. $7 billion. Even with that money, it ment, a separate but equal branch of Everyone should be thankful that wouldn’t keep up with last year’s num- Government, as so defined by our Saddam Hussein is gone, but we should bers. But the House didn’t want that. Founding Fathers. learn from the mistakes that have been Therefore, the House and Senate Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, we made so far and rebolster our efforts to couldn’t agree in an open hearing, like are here today discussing the emer- get more international support for we usually have with a conference re- gency supplemental conference report, what the Iraqi Government and the port. So what happened—sometimes in which appropriates over $70 billion for United States are trying to accom- the middle of the night—is that item Iraq and Afghanistan. Tomorrow we plish. No matter where the world com- was dropped, and they came up with will return to the Defense authoriza- munity was prior to the U.S. involve- something called a deeming resolution, tion bill that will include more discus- ment in Iraq, everyone should rise to which is a mechanism for setting the sion of our efforts in those countries. help the new Iraqi Government meet total level of discretionary spending The last week had events that this our growing challenges. So this Sen- for the upcoming fiscal year, totally Senator considers very positive: the fi- ator wants to make sure that we are apart from the normal budget. It is nalization of a new government in Iraq reaching out and being effective at a used only when the normal budget with the naming of Ministers of De- broader international effort. process breaks down. It obviously fense and Interior, the U.S. military’s I call on President Bush to name a hasn’t broken down. success of killing Al-Zarqawi, and the A deeming resolution is an admission safe return of the President just today special envoy to Iraq to promote re- of failure and used as a last resort. Yet from Iraq. While we have had these gional diplomacy and to make sure the here we are only a few weeks after the successes, I think it is important for United Nations and the World Bank are House completed its budget, and the Congress, as we discuss both the sup- fully engaged. The President could majority is already throwing up hands plemental bill and the DOD authoriza- name someone with the stature and le- in defeat. Apparently, they are not tion legislation, to keep in mind the verage of former President Bill Clinton even going to produce a budget. That is challenge ahead of us. or former President George H.W. Bush, a sad commentary on the state of af- While Prime Minister Maliki has who was so instrumental in building an fairs. moved forward with his new govern- international coalition before the first Mr. President, I will use my leader ment, we know that national security gulf war. I believe that again today time. experts warn that Iraq is still in bad diplomatic collaboration is vital. A The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shape. I believe that Congress must do special envoy could help garner the objection, it is so ordered. its job in holding the administration international support for both Iraqi re- Mr. REID. Mr. President, that is a accountable as we consider these two construction and security. As I said, sad state of affairs in Washington. It is pieces of legislation and make sure regardless of what foreign governments very clear that a point of order lies that 2006 is a year of significant transi- thought about the administration’s de- against this supplemental. That means tion in Iraq. That is, specifically, that cision to go to war, everyone should someone could raise a point of order, while we have understood the chal- share the same desire to help Iraq suc- and it would take under rule XXVIII a lenges and mistakes that have been ceed as a sovereign nation. The inter- simple majority to overrule because it made, that we need to make sure we national donor community has pledged is clear it would properly lie. It re- are moving forward, and we need to approximately $13.5 billion for Iraq and mains to be seen if anyone is going to make sure we are turning the security for reconstruction efforts but has only raise that point of order, but clearly it efforts over to the new Iraqi Govern- delivered about $3.5 billion of that is available to anyone in the Senate. ment. total. That must change. If nothing

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He basically has said that the access to care that they deserve. should not hesitate in calling a Day- Iraqi forces could take complete con- The United States must make sure ton-like summit with our allies, with trol of security within the next 18 that it does not ever condone indis- Iraqi neighbors, with the United Na- months and that the new Iraqi Govern- criminate or deliberate killings of ci- tions, to make sure we are moving for- ment could deal with the militias and vilians. The overwhelming majority of ward on answering any political and se- that the Iraqi Security Forces would men and women in uniform are honor- curity questions that will help in stabi- take control as quickly as possible. I able and understand the rules of war lizing the region. We should also sup- think we need to continue to push that and requirements of the Geneva Con- port the Arab League’s plan to hold its issue and to make sure that we are ventions. Any accusations of mis- own international conference on rec- meeting the milestones that will help conduct must be handled fairly by the onciliation in Iraq. The international that to occur as soon as possible. military justice system. We should also community should work together to We also need to make sure that the play our oversight role here in Con- help the Iraqis reach a comprehensive efforts on reconstruction move for- gress and make sure that Congress is agreement to guarantee regional secu- ward. The United States should help not leaving the investigation of this rity, protect Iraq’s borders, supplant the Iraqis concentrate on security and issue simply up to the Department of the militias with Iraqi Security Forces, development efforts in certain areas to Defense. and revive the reconstruction efforts, ensure that we are demonstrating We need to make sure that Congress especially in Baghdad. We cannot allow meaningful economic progress. I think is also investigating this issue and pro- the political process to drift. The inter- again particularly in Baghdad. viding the accountability and oversight national community must demand that Protecting the Iraqi people and the that everyone deserves. Whether it is Iraqis continue making compromises civilian infrastructure should be our detainee abuse or Haditha, we need to necessary to end the sectarian violence highest priority. Sunnis, Shiites and make sure that the U.S. image is not and to make sure that any amend- Kurds alike must have faith in their damaged and our efforts to win the ments to the Iraqi constitution, if nec- government’s ability to provide access hearts and minds both in Iraq and the essary, take place in short order. to reliable electricity, clean water, and war on terror are not hurt. We must Third, I believe that the United Na- proper sanitation. make sure that we have aggressive tions should become more involved. We must remember that we have to oversight and accountability of all The United Nations should encourage honor our commitment to our troops— agencies of the Federal Government. the creation of a U.N. High Commis- the U.S. military who have sacrificed The United States should be an ex- sioner for Iraq similar to the U.N. High so much. And no one on the Senate ample of leadership committed to treating people humanely and abiding Representative for Bosnia, which was floor will ever forget the awful cost of by the rule of law and promoting op- created to work with the international war. In Iraq, the loss of nearly 2,500 portunity and a common vision. members of our Armed Forces, and I community to ensure a peaceful, viable I know that recently when British am deeply concerned about the 18,000 state in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cre- Prime Minister Tony Blair was here, he ating a U.N. High Commissioner of Iraq that have been wounded. gave a speech that said: This should be And just as our troops have been could open up the doors for countries a moment of reconciliation not only in stretched to the limit, it is time for us that might have otherwise been hesi- Iraq, but the international community. to realize that our capacity for vet- tant to participate. The U.N. can call The war split the world. The struggle on its wide network of trained per- erans’ health care has also been chal- of Iraqis for democracy should unite it. sonnel and specialized resources, sav- lenged. Based on credible projections I believe that is what we must move ing U.S. taxpayers money and pro- from the independent budget, com- forward on now too as we consider viding a genuine boost for our efforts posed by Veterans Service Organiza- these two pieces of legislation. Con- in Iraq. tions, the Federal Government is gress must be aggressive in its over- We must also make sure that we are underfunding veterans’ health care by sight and accountability on these goals serious about last year’s amendment, at least $2 billion and the demands on for 2006 and in turning over control to the Warner-Frist amendment, which the system are growing. the Iraqi people. And we must make declared that ‘‘2006 should be a period In March, the VA told Congress they sure that we engage the international of significant transition to full Iraqi are seeing 38 percent more Iraq war community to help us move forward in sovereignty with Iraqi security forces veterans than they had budgeted for. this effort. The United States should taking the lead for the security cre- So what is the impact? Some veterans lead the way, but it should do so with ating the conditions for phased rede- are waiting more than 18 months just sufficient international support. ployment of the United States from to get access to VA health care, and And then I believe we must get on to Iraq.’’ We pushed for greater oversight thousands of others across the country our larger goals, one that the 9/11 com- and required the administration to pro- are waiting for access to care. As of the mission recommended to us when it vide Congress with quarterly reports, last month, more than 2,900 veterans in said: Just as we did in the Cold War, we and while we have received some infor- Washington State were waiting over 30 need to defend our ideals abroad vigor- mation, the latest reports have not had days to gain access to outpatient care ously. If the United States does not act sufficient information about sectarian that they deserve and have not been aggressively to define itself in the Is- divisions and the risk of civil war and able to get because we have not ade- lamic world, the extremists will gladly our response to those risks. quately funded the veterans’ health do the job for us. The Department of Defense aims to care system. So besides these objectives, we need train and equip about 325,000 Iraqi Some experts suggest that one-third to move forward in fighting terrorism troops and police by the end of the of the soldiers coming home from Iraq by promoting American ideals. year. I want to make sure that Con- seek mental health services, and we Mr. President, I yield the floor. gress, in our budget process, holds need to make sure that we are ade- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- them accountable for meeting these quately funding mental health. A lack ator from Illinois is recognized. goals. For the sake of the U.S. troops of capacity in the veterans’ mental Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I would that are on the ground, we must make health system has caused a VA official like to commend my colleague from sure that the Iraqi government knows recently to remark that when it comes the State of Washington for her state- that we want the security responsibil- to mental health the waiting list ren- ment. I believe that she has outlined

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If you need help paying for your This $90-billion-plus bill is added to United Nations appointing a high com- education or your future, we will help the debt of this Nation, and we should missioner for this purpose will also be you. be honest with the American people extremely helpful. I associate myself We are not keeping our promise. In about it. This bill is not an honest por- with her remarks, and I thank her for too many cases across America, the trayal of the true cost of this war. her observations on this war in Iraq. Veterans Administration is not ade- I am also really disappointed; when The President visited Iraq yesterday. quately staffed, not adequately pre- there are natural disasters across It was a surprise visit. I am sure it did pared to meet the returning veterans’ America, one of the first victims is a great deal to help the morale of our needs. usually an American farmer. These are soldiers to know that our President I have seen it in my State. Post-trau- people trying to make a living growing would take this dangerous journey to matic stress disorder is a serious prob- our food and fiber, and changes in the be there with them, even if it was for a lem. Men and women who are in com- weather, whether it is a drought or a brief period of time. I am looking for- bat are under extreme stress. They are flood, can make all the difference in ward to the President’s report to the involved in actions which can leave a the world in their success. I cannot tell American people today on what he lasting imprint on their minds. They you how many times in my congres- found and what he proposes. We are all are separated from their families, some sional career I have been asked to come hopeful that this war will come to an for long and repeated periods of time, to the rescue of farmers across the end soon, that American troops will and some come back needing a helping United States in virtually every State come home, and that at some point hand. They need to sit down with a in the Union, and I have done it be- very, very soon, we truly will have our friendly counselor, a professional who cause I know my agricultural commu- mission accomplished. can bring them back through some of nity is vulnerable as well and a time This morning’s newspaper informs us the terrible experiences they have had. may come when they need help. that we have lost 2,493 of our best and I have met with these soldiers, these This is such a time. Last year we had bravest young men and women serving Marines and others. They are brave a drought in the State of Illinois, a ter- this United States in Iraq. I asked a enough to stand up and say, I need rible drought that cost us dramatically member of my staff to check when we help, and we need to help them so that when it came to our corn crop and lost 2,000 soldiers, and the date was Oc- their lives will be restored to normal. other production. I sat down with the tober 25 of last year. It appears that in Unfortunately, the bill we are now con- Secretary of Agriculture and said, Why a very short period of time, we will sidering, the supplemental appropria- don’t you help our farmers? We always pass the 2,500 mark. At the time that tions bill, doesn’t include an adequate help farmers in these situations. we recorded the 2,000th military death amount for our Veterans Administra- He said: I looked at the statistics in Iraq, I asked, along with other Sen- tion. We tried to add it in the con- and, on average, the farmers in Illinois ators, for a moment of silence on the ference committee. There was a motion are just fine. floor of the U.S. Senate to acknowledge made by the Senator from Washington, On average? Farmers don’t farm on their great contribution to our country PATTY MURRAY, to put more funds into average. They farm their acreage. On and in respect for their memory. When the Veterans Administration so we average you may have one prosperous the time comes that 2,500 have given would not shortchange our soldiers. It farmer near one who was wiped out in their lives, I will make that same was defeated. the drought. On average both of them unanimous consent request. Since We have been through this before. It did just fine, but we know the reality. there are no Republican Senators on was only last year we went through the The reality is that one farmer and his the floor at this moment, I won’t make same debate, and finally, after several family are suffering. it at this time, but I want the majority months, the Bush administration came I urged this administration to do to know that I think, on a bipartisan in and said: I guess we just don’t have their best to help when it came to this basis, Senators from both parties enough money for the veterans. And we disaster assistance. Over 6,000 pro- should come to the floor when we have added some. Why do we go through ducers nationwide wrote to my office recorded the 2,500th death in Iraq and that every year? We know these vet- and the offices of Senators PRYOR, LIN- observe a moment of silence in mem- erans are returning and they need our COLN, DORGAN, SALAZAR, DAYTON, and ory of our fallen warriors and in prayer help and we need to have the profes- JOHNSON urging this disaster assist- for their families whose lives will never sionals there to give them that helping ance. Major farm organizations sup- be the same because of their loss. hand. ported us. This drought we faced last At that time too we should reflect on It is unfortunate that this supple- year was the worst in over a century. those who have gone to serve and have mental appropriations bill is the way At least 10 counties in Illinois sus- returned broken in body and some in we fund this war. This is at least the tained a 20 percent loss in corn yield. spirit. Over 2,000 have come back from fourth time we have had such a bill. The value of the Illinois corn crop was Iraq with serious head injuries. Many These bills are supposed to be for un- down $1.1 billion. The Illinois Depart- of them are struggling now to regain foreseen emergencies—hurricanes, ment of Agriculture estimates that the basic faculties and strengths which earthquakes, things that occur that drought of 2005 lowered yields and re- they need to lead a normal life. An- God has wrought and we have to deal sulted in a $443 million loss to pro- other 15,000 or 16,000 soldiers have re- with but not for things that we can or- ducers. turned who have lost an arm or leg or dinarily anticipate; that is what our Now the farmers, coming back in the other grievous injury. They, too, are budget is for. field, face extraordinarily high energy struggling with their families and with The administration every single year prices because America does not have the help of the Veterans Administra- takes the cost of the war and puts it in an energy policy. There has been no tion to get back to a position where an emergency bill, saying: We were sur- leadership in Washington. The cost of their lives can return to normal. prised; we still have a war going on. fertilizer, the cost of diesel fuel, the We know we are not spending enough We should not be surprised. We know cost of gasoline has gone up dramati- money at the Veterans Administration. that we have been in Iraq now for over cally, up to $25 an acre for farmers over We promised these men and women, if 3 years and that we are likely to be the last several years right out of the you swear an oath to the United there for some time to come. Putting bottom line.

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But I think, when it they were proven wrong. It means that tunity that our people and our children comes to this national challenge, that instead of acknowledging the obvious, certainly deserve. we should have stepped forward to help when we promise our soldiers we will Members of the Senate are faced with farmers across the board. This bill does be with them when they come home we a quandary. Here is a bill that funds not do that, and I am disappointed. try to shortchange it and then catch up the war. Even those of us who voted There is another element in this bill with them later. It is no way to run a against the war believe we have to pro- which I think needs to be addressed. government. It is no way to keep your vide the resources so our soldiers have Mr. President, how much time do I promise to the men and women in uni- the equipment and training and sup- have remaining? form who served our country so well. plies they need to come home safely The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. GRA- There is one another particular issue with their mission accomplished, and I HAM). There are 5 minutes and 48 sec- as well that the President’s budget voted for every penny the President onds remaining. threatens about which I am concerned. has asked for that purpose. But within Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, that ele- We passed the budget resolution and this is a budget resolution with which ment relates to what is known as the the Senate recognized that the global I do not agree. If you could split your deeming resolution. That is Senate AIDS epidemic was a major priority. vote on this, I certainly would, voting talk for the budget resolution, which is Our budget included a bipartisan for the money for the soldiers but vot- kind of the broad outline of how we amendment to increase funding for the ing against this budget resolution will spend money this year. Instead of global fund to fight AIDS, TB and ma- which will force us to make cuts in passing the budget resolution as we or- laria by $566 million. On average, $100 critical areas of importance for Amer- dinarily do, at the last minute in this million contributed to the global fund ica’s future. conference committee the Republican will mean 630,000 people around the I yield the floor. leadership in the House and Senate world will have chemically treated The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- plugged this resolution into this spend- nets around their beds to avoid ma- ator from Louisiana is recognized. ing bill. It has been done before but not laria, one of the No. 1 killers of chil- very often. It is an unusual approach. dren in the developing world; 150,000 Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I What it means is the overall spending treatments for malaria for each $100 come to the floor to speak about the limitations for the whole budget are million to the global fund; 80,000 treat- supplemental. now plugged into this special appro- ments for tuberculosis; 370,000 people As I begin, I would like to underscore priations bill. with HIV tests; 11,000 people with AIDS some of the points the Senator from Il- There is nothing sinister or wrong treatment. linois just made about the disturbing about that on its face, until you look This resolution strips $16 billion out deficiencies in this particular supple- at the resolution itself. What they put of the budget that we just passed, and mental relative to the underfunding of in as the resolution is President Bush’s that means there will be less money to many ongoing critical issues that he so budget. Let me tell you that budget, fight these global epidemics. eloquently outlined. But I would like sadly, is some $16 billion below the Why should we care? We should care, to say that there are some extraor- budget resolution that the Senate ap- not just because of basic values that dinarily helpful items in this supple- proved on a bipartisan basis. many of us hold that they are our mental, which is why I am going to Let me give an example of what the neighbors, they are our brothers and support it, why I was pleased to be a President’s budget will cut. These are sisters, but also because if disease is part of crafting the supplemental choices that have been made and will rampant in the world it will visit the through the appropriations process as a be made in the weeks ahead. One of the United States. If the avian flu becomes member of that committee, and why I areas that troubles me most is Presi- an epidemic moving from animals to would like to say a particular thank dent Bush’s proposal to cut funding at humans in some part of the world, we you to the senior Senator from West the National Institutes of Health. That will have 21 days before it spreads Virginia, ROBERT BYRD, and—I see the is the agency of our Government that around the world. chairman of the Appropriations Com- does research on medical diseases and A century ago many of these diseases mittee on the floor—to thank the Sen- challenges: Lou Gehrig’s disease, au- didn’t survive the voyage on the trip ator from Mississippi, Mr. COCHRAN, for tism, heart disease, stroke, cancer, dia- from the old world where now they sur- his work in fashioning through this betes—the list goes on and on. Presi- vive the 8, 10, and 12-hour airplane Senate a bill that will bring so much dent Bush’s budget cut $1 billion from trips and come into cities and towns help and urgently needed support to the National Institutes of Health since and counties all around the world, in- the gulf coast. 2003 and continues to cut funding cluding the United States, so our ef- It is not too soon for us to do this, there. forts on public health around the world considering hurricane season started There was a bipartisan commitment are not only for the right reason, they last week and there is a tropical storm in Congress that we would dramati- are also to protect us. out in the gulf as we speak here on the cally increase medical research, believ- As this President’s budget cuts back floor. Throughout all the gulf coast, ing that most families in America on spending, threatens the spending for from Pascagoula all the way to Beau- would applaud that expenditure of the global fund, unfortunately, people mont and in parts of Florida as well, of their tax dollars, and I think they will die as a result of it and, unfortu- course, people are sitting on pins and would. Now, if we are going to follow nately, we will live in a more vulner- needles, hoping and praying that this the President’s budget, we will be cut- able world. season that we are entering is not as ting back on medical research. Any Budgets are about choices and usu- catastrophic as the one we just left and family that faces a serious medical ill- ally hard choices, but the Senate made looking to this Congress, looking to ness understands that research is the those choices in March. Unfortunately, this Senate, looking to the House, one lifeline you cling to. You pray for the bill before us from this conference looking to our Governors of our States, the best outcome, you hope for the best committee reverses that decision and to give them support and encourage- doctor, but you are also counting on makes threatening cuts in the National ment. That is what this supplemental the National Institutes of Health and Institutes of Health in the areas of vet- bill will do.

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As I said, this is not funding that is critical to the country. through other agencies that have not a place which is inconsequential to the But, from our perspective, representing been designed or are not functioning Nation; this place is the heart of Amer- the State of Louisiana—and trying to well, but directly to our Governors and ica’s energy coast. One of the reasons speak as well as I can for the whole to our legislators and local officials the price of oil is so high is because gulf coast—we have to get this supple- who can put this community develop- these hurricanes shut down the oil and mental passed today. ment block grant to good use—rebuild- gas industry for the most part in the The leadership of the Appropriations ing 200,000 homes in Louisiana that gulf when they hit. Anytime a hurri- Committee has tried, on the Senate were destroyed, 10 times more than cane comes to the gulf, we have to relo- side, to push a robust, strong supple- Hurricane Andrew, which was the most cate within 24 hours about 6,000 to 7,000 mental bill through to help the people expensive storm to hit Florida or the oil workers who make their living on of the gulf coast. United States prior to Hurricanes these platforms out in the gulf. These I would like to spend just a moment Katrina and Rita. We are very grateful are cities out in the gulf. Every time talking about some of the things that and very hopeful that this community those waves kick up, to great credit to we were successful with in this bill, development block grant funding can the industry, I am not sure we had one starting with $3.7 billion to repair and go to rebuilding, to setting up a new loss of life. I could be wrong, but I am armor hurricane-protected levees approach to rebuilding houses. not sure. I am almost sure there was no throughout Louisiana, in the south- The saddest thing was that many loss of life to the workers here because eastern part of our State as well as people didn’t have insurance because we got them off of those rigs, tied other parts of our State. they weren’t in the flood plain. They those rigs down, and buckled down for The reason this is so critical is, as I didn’t have insurance because they had those storms. When the storms pass, we have said many times, it wasn’t the already paid for their homes. Their all go back out and we set this up hurricanes which necessarily did us in homes were paid in full, on high again. in Louisiana, Hurricanes Katrina and ground, not in a flood plain. Then the Not only were these storms category Rita, but what really put us at risk and levees broke, and middle-income fami- 4 and 5 and we are still only 75 percent what really caused substantial damage lies, wealthy families, and poor fami- up, but the communities that serve and loss of life—1,300 people died in the lies lost their largest asset—their secu- them—like the community of St. Ber- last hurricane season in the United rity for their retirement, their emo- nard where a lot of people live who States, a record we could not even be- tional security, having worked a whole work in these oilfields lost 59 percent lieve we would hit or a number we lifetime to build assets of a home, of their houses, and 90 percent of all would hit, not in the year 2006, not washed away. For some parents and for their businesses were destroyed be- with the warning we have, not with all some grandparents, this was the way cause the levees broke. We are asking the sophisticated technology we have they were going to send their children these people who live in those houses today, but 1,300 people lost their lives or grandchildren to college. Gone. which you just saw to go out to these in large measure because the Federal Without this community development rigs every day to work to turn the levee system collapsed. It broke in block grant, they have no hope of re- lights on in this Chamber. They do a multiple places because of under- storing their asset or rebuilding their real good job of that. I am proud of the funding over the years and because of equity—no hope. work they do. But this supplemental lack of integrity in the design. That re- Mississippi has developed a plan that will help them rebuild their homes, re- port was released only 12 weeks ago. is slightly different from Louisiana’s build their schools, and rebuild their Repairing those levees, armoring them, plan. I am not sure either one of them businesses. The least we can do is pass and building them better, we are not is perfect, but it is the plan they came it without any more time lapse to give able to do on a wish and a prayer. We up with. Our job is to get them the them a chance to get back. need to do that with real money, and money and urge them to do the very I hope members of the Appropria- the real money is in this bill. best they can with giving people a tions Committee and the authorizing I thank Senator COCHRAN and the ad- start. committees will really grab this oppor- ministration for stepping up and real- This is just a picture of one house. I tunity; that is, we fought to get some izing that their original request was am sure Senator COCHRAN and Senator additional money in this bill, and we billions of dollars short. Without this LOTT have others. I will literally show ended up with $400 million for some al- extra money, the people of south Lou- you pictures of homes of all different ternative housing. isiana and in large measure the gulf shapes and sizes. Over 275,000 of them Let me say as a Senator from Lou- coast of Mississippi—which, by the look like this. Again, it wasn’t just a isiana that I have been through these way, is protected by the levee systems regular hurricane, which we are used to storms. Can we please move past the and the coastal system of Louisiana— in the gulf. When the levees broke and plan to put people in trailers? It is would be very vulnerable. We have a tsunami, a wave of 20 feet of water, costing the Federal Government $70,000 added almost $2 billion through the poured into the city of New Orleans out to put people in a trailer. We could process from the original $1.9 billion. of Lake Pontchartrain, this is what practically build a house for $70,000 and Without the strong support of Senator was left. That is what people came let people live there temporarily until BYRD and Democratic Members as well back to. they can get back into their real as the leadership of Senator COCHRAN, People ask: Senator, why isn’t every- houses. It is an extraordinary waste of this would not have been possible. body scurrying around rebuilding? money. We are wasting it at rates that I also wish to say that a very strong Well, if this were my house—and my stagger people. We have to think about part of this bill we will find in the $5.2 brothers’ and sisters’ houses look like a new way of not putting everybody in billion for community development this; four of them lost their houses; trailers. block grants. The original request by this is what they look like. When they Another problem with putting people the administration was only about $4 showed up, I, frankly, know how they in trailers is when the next hurricane billion. While we were extremely happy felt. They do not know where to begin. season comes along, their trailers for that because it was directed to Lou- Even if they can clean up their house, could literally blow away if they are isiana, we were able to put an addi- every house to the left and every house not tacked down the way they should

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I think we probably have have to borrow the $400,000 because if Here we are going to have thousands about 300,000 in Mississippi. Between we don’t, we cannot get a loan. of people who are living in trailers the gulf coast of Mississippi and New That is what is going on whether peo- which cost $70,000 each to hook up—and Orleans, we had a very good system of ple want to believe it or not. And it contractors made a lot of money off of health care for our veterans, who real- gets worse. Not only are they forced to this system—and the people who have ly deserve our very best. All Americans borrow more money than they need to live in them only get a little bit of deserve good health care, but for men and more money than they really space to live. Some are living in them and women who spent their early want, the Small Business Administra- with three or four children, which years, their teenage years, in their tion only sends them, say, $20,000 of the makes for an exciting opportunity for early twenties in foxholes, the least we $400,000. Guess what their monthly am- families. These trailers cannot be can do for them for defending this ortization payment is on. It is not on moved when the hurricane comes. I country and holding up the flag—today the $20,000 that they have in hand, they hope the winds don’t get up to 150 is Flag Day—is make sure when their have to pay based on the total amount. miles an hour because we will have a hospitals and clinics are destroyed that Every month, they are paying principal lot of trailers flying around. I don’t we not only build them back but we and interest on the $400,000, not the know what is going to happen there. build them back better and stronger. If $20,000 they have in hand. That is the I am so happy that we could fight for they were too close to the coast, we system under which our small busi- this $400 million. That sounds like a lot will move it back. nesses are operating. of money, but considering we are This hospital was safely in downtown I am begging the Senate to send more spending billions of dollars on trailers, New Orleans, not anywhere near a money, not through the regular chan- to think maybe we could do this a bet- coast, not anywhere near a lake, not nels, but this money will go through a ter way next time—that is in this bill. anywhere near the ocean. Because the different channel to give different Another part in this bill which we levees broke, that building was flooded, grants and loans to these businesses in fought hard to keep—and we got and now we have veterans without a hopes we can save many of them. Some knocked down quite a bit, but we man- hospital. of them have been lost and can never aged to save a piece of it—was for the The money for that hospital is in this be rebuilt. The business owners have colleges and universities. Mississippi bill. My colleagues have committed to moved and gone to other places. But has two colleges that were very se- pass the prerequisite authorization we there are many extraordinarily brave verely damaged. I believe that is cor- need to get that done. We will build up business owners who not only want to rect. I could be wrong. If I am, I will in the next couple of months a better build their businesses back but build correct the record. But Louisiana has health care system for veterans in the their communities back. The least we 12 major universities—Tulane, Loyola, gulf coast, and do it smartly with tax- can do is give them programs that ac- the University of New Orleans, Xavier, payer money because we are partnering tually meet them halfway, that really Dillard, McNeese on the western side— with LSU and perhaps even with work, and stop burying them in paper- and 45,000 people are employed by these Tulane to do a very interesting build of work and redtape, rules that make no universities, and there are 40,000 stu- this new hospital that serves veterans sense. It is enough to make someone dents at these universities. Dillard and the public alike as we rise up with want to quit. I would not blame them. University, one of the historic Black a better health care system for the gulf But people are not going to quit in the colleges in our country, a private col- coast. gulf coast. lege with an excellent reputation, Finally, small businesses. I don’t As we pass the supplemental, it adds small—the kids are still at the Hilton know what makes me sadder. I can’t to some additional funding we already Hotel taking classes and eating their even decide what is the saddest thing passed. We will keep working until we meals in the dining room of the Hilton about this because it is all so sad. We get it right, building a better school Hotel because their whole campus was lost 20,000 businesses. Just as people system, a better health care system, destroyed. Their insurance is slow. lost their home, their greatest asset, building levees and support to protect They are having a hard time getting people struggle their whole life to build this area because the people of the gulf back. But it is a beautiful, historic a business. It might not have been a coast contribute much more than they campus. huge business, but it was their busi- take to the strength of this national We have $50 million in this bill to try ness. It might not have been a $50 mil- economy. to give out grants. They have borrowed lion business, but it employed three or Off of this coast, wealth is created as much as they can. Their boards of four people. It made a living for the not just for the people who live there directors are fighting to keep these business owner, and it contributed to but for this Nation. We are going to universities up and running. Besides the society and to the strength of the prepare ourselves for this next hurri- the great history of these universities, community. Many of those businesses cane season, pass the supplemental, they are the economic engine that is are gone. and look with confidence to the future going to pull the gulf coast up from its We have been very slow to recognize as we continue to make progress. knees and pull it back. If not our uni- the extraordinary magnitude of this Mr. COCHRAN. Has the time allo- versities, who is going to do the job? disaster, saying to our businesses: Just cated under the order for the Demo- Instead of having our universities lay go to the Small Business Administra- cratic side been used? off people, our universities should be tion and get a loan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senator hiring people. These are people getting I will spend 1 minute on this. Senator HARKIN has 15 minutes. good jobs that pay $50,000 and $100,000. KERRY and I sat through 3 hours of tes- Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I am We need our researchers, teachers, and timony, 7 hours on the ground at a happy to proceed at this point to point our professors leading the way, and we small business tour in New Orleans. I out some of the changes made in the need our students leading the way to want to tell you what people said: Sen- conference committee which enabled rebuild this great part of America. We ator, this makes no sense to me. I got us to get a conference report agreed to have some money in this bill for that. my loan. I asked for a $400,000 loan. I between the House and Senate con- I am proud that we got bipartisan sup- applied for it. After 4 or 5 months, I fi- ferees and to be consistent with the re- port for that effort on the Senate side. nally got approved. But I don’t really quirements of the administration.

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Obviously, and other needed expenses to help with spond to damages, and $32.5 million is there is funding for our men and the recovery from the hurricanes that for the Emergency Conservation Pro- women in Iraq and Afghanistan, and we damaged the gulf coast area of our gram. Real benefits are going to flow want to support them in every way, State. from this conference report because of with the equipment they need to maxi- The Senate Committee on Appropria- action the Senate had taken and de- mize their safety. There is also funding tions had numerous amendments of- fended successfully in conference with for the U.S. Institute of Peace democ- fered during the markup of this legisla- the House. We are assured the adminis- racy-building activities in Iraq and Af- tion, many of which were related to tration will use these funds to try to ghanistan. So there are things in here other issues and other needs, all of help those landowners and those in- that are very necessary that we must which our committee thought were le- volved in production agriculture re- provide. gitimate and requests which should be cover from the devastation of these On the other hand, however, there met. hurricanes. are some very disturbing and I think In the conference with the House, it There are other individual accounts, sort of ominous precedent-setting became apparent we were going to have including one for $25 million for the things that are in this bill that could to yield on some provisions we agreed working capital fund of the Depart- lead to some real problems down the to and put in our bill. The House, like- ment of Agriculture. This was re- road. wise, recognized their bill was not per- quested by the President, I point out. I am extremely disappointed this bill fect either, it could be improved, and This conference report reflects a fair includes a deeming resolution for the some of the Senate suggestions for ad- compromise between what we were try- budget. First of all, it should not be in ditional funding in some areas were ing to do in the Senate bill, point out here. Now, I tried to explain a deeming agreed to by the House. some areas we thought had been under- resolution to one of my constituents We wound up with a conference re- funded or left out of other requests by the other day. Try to explain it to port which recommends $94.43 billion the administration for disaster relief, someone. Try to explain it to someone for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and still deal with the reality that we who is not sort of in this body—a principally in connection with the war have to be responsive and we have to ‘‘deeming’’ resolution. You see, we pass on terror; hurricane recovery benefits stay within the restraints dictated by a budget, but then the budget cannot are made available, principally to the good conscience, good government. get passed by the House, so, therefore, gulf coast region of our country; prep- This conference report meets that we then are going to pass a deeming arations for a possible pandemic flu challenge. I am pleased to be able to resolution to deem something that we problem, which has been a cause for present it on behalf of the Committee cannot pass as passed because we deem concern in which funds were requested on Appropriations for the Senate and it passed. by the administration specifically for urge it be agreed to. Now, just try explaining that to the that purpose; and other activities re- I don’t know if any Senators have re- average citizen of this country. They lated to these principal subjects. quests for time for debate of this bill, would think we have lost all our mar- The level of funding is $14.47 billion but inasmuch as there is time remain- bles in trying to do something like below the Senate-passed bill but is $2.48 ing on the Democratic side, I will re- this. I am hopeful we will reach some billion above the House-passed bill. serve the remainder of the time allo- point in the Senate and the House There are some specific areas of in- cated to our side of the aisle. where this is absolutely forbidden in terest that were debated in the Senate I suggest the absence of a quorum. the future: putting something like a which I am pleased to report were rec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The deeming resolution on an emergency ognized by the conference committee clerk will call the roll. supplemental. as worthwhile expenditures and invest- The legislative clerk proceeded to Now, we want to pass an emergency ments of Federal funds. Principally, in call the roll. supplemental for the reasons I just our State of Mississippi, the Navy re- Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask mentioned, but then to have to swallow tirement home located in Gulfport, unanimous consent that the order for something which makes no sense what- MS, which was virtually destroyed by the quorum call be rescinded. soever and which, quite frankly, is the hurricane, there was no specific re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without harmful and which the Senate rejected quest made by the administration for objection, it is so ordered. before flies in the face of what I think funding of that. The House hadn’t put Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, par- is legitimate legislative activity. money in the bill to deal with that spe- liamentary inquiry: Are we under an So the Senate voted 2 months ago cific issue. The Senate did include sub- order right now with a time limit? I overwhelmingly in favor of an amend- stantial funding, over $100 million, to have the floor, but I would like to ment that Senator SPECTER and I of- deal with that problem. The conferees know how much time I am allotted. fered—bipartisan—to add $7 billion to agreed, yielded to the Senate on that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the President’s budget. The Senate issue. The administration has indicated ator has 15 minutes. voted 73 to 27. That is a pretty over- it will not veto the bill over that provi- Mr. HARKIN. Fifteen minutes? whelming vote around here: 73 to 27. sion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes. The aim was clear: to allow Congress There are other similar provisions Mr. HARKIN. I thank the Presiding to fund our education, health, human along the line where the Senate had in- Officer. services, and labor bill. And it was not sisted that funds be included. Agri- Mr. President, first of all, I want to an increase but just to fund it at the culture disaster assistance, for exam- say I have a great friendship with, a same level as in fiscal year 2005, 2 years ple, had not been requested by the ad- liking of, and respect for the chairman ago. It was not radical. We were not ministration. of our committee, the distinguished asking for a lot, not asking for the While keeping with the challenge to Senator from Mississippi. It is always a keys to the Treasury. restrict the funding for benefits related tough job when you are bringing an ap- We said: Let’s just spend the same to damages caused by hurricanes, we propriations bill out on the floor, espe- amount of money we did 2 years ago, did provide, for example, $37.5 million cially a supplemental. And I respect not even accounting for inflation. for the Foreign Service Agency to re- the effort that has gone into this. How- The Senate said: Let’s stop cutting spond to damages caused by the hurri- ever, I must say that there are a lot of the programs that support working

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When ing resolution, as I said, was not in the propriations. this deeming resolution was proposed, House bill, and it was not in the Senate Now, again, we must support our Senator BYRD offered an amendment bill. There is a rule. We are supposed to troops. They have no control over how that proposed the same thing as what live by rules in our society. We have their operations and equipment are we passed in the Senate—the Specter- laws. People obey laws. We have rules funded. So we want to support them. Harkin amendment. Again, a majority to live by so we know what the game But I have grave concerns about the of the Senate conferees voted to add is, so we know what we are expected to way the Bush administration has gone the $7 billion. Two times the Senate de- do. about funding the war—only through manded this additional funding for We have a rule that says anything emergency supplemental appropria- health, education, and labor programs, that is added in conference that was tions. and human services. not in either bill is subject to a point The war in Iraq has gone on for 3 Now, where is the $7 billion? Where of order. A point of order now lies on years now. There have been eight sepa- did it go? It just vanished—vanished. It this floor against this bill. rate emergency supplemental appro- is gone. The deeming resolution— Now, why isn’t anyone raising the priations measures to fund our oper- again, try explaining that to someone, point of order? Well, I am told that the ations in Iraq. to the average person. The deeming point of order will not be raised be- This is how an emergency is defined resolution that is in this bill is at ex- cause the Chair, you see, will have to by our own budget rules: ‘‘Suddenly, actly the same level as the President’s agree with the point of order that this quickly coming into being . . . not budget, which we rejected in the Sen- violates rule XXVIII; therefore, the building over time . . . an urgent, ate 2 months ago. whole bill then falls. pressing and compelling need requiring So what happened? The conferees What does that mean? Why, it means immediate action . . . unforeseen, un- from the majority party went behind they would have to go back to con- predictable and unanticipated and not closed doors and stripped out the $7 bil- ference and strip out the deeming reso- permanent.’’ lion. It is as if the 73-to-27 vote in the lution. That might take a couple of That is how our budget rules define Senate never even happened. hours. Then it would come back, and ‘‘emergency appropriations.’’ Three So what does this mean? What is the then we would have a supplemental ap- years? War in Iraq? It is unforeseen, impact? Well, let’s look at what hap- propriations without this ‘‘deeming unpredictable, unanticipated, sudden? pens. Under this now, the President’s resolution.’’ Wait a minute, this does not meet the budget will cut funding for cancer re- So why isn’t rule XXVIII being in- definition of ‘‘emergency.’’ It is not un- search by $40 million. Eighteen of the voked? Why aren’t we raising the point foreseen. 19 National Institutes of Health will of order? I understand that what would Why isn’t the President sending us, face reductions. happen is the Chair would uphold the then, a regular budget at the beginning This deeming resolution will now cut point of order, the majority party of the year to fund the war in Iraq and Social Services Block Grants by $500 would move to override the ruling of Afghanistan? Because they do not want million. It completely eliminates the the Chair—and that takes 51 votes— to admit how much money they are Community Services Block Grant pro- and I am told the majority party would spending there. They want to mask it. gram. These are the two biggest discre- have the 51 votes to override the ruling I am going to support this bill. I will tionary programs for the poor. They of the Chair, and that would do away, vote for it because it has some things are kind of the glue that holds the basically, with rule XXVIII. in it and because I want to make sure human services delivery system to- Well, what is so wrong with that? our troops have the equipment. But I gether. What is the good of having a rule if you want to go on record as saying I also The number of children served by do not abide by the rules? I am re- have a resolution that I introduced in Head Start will be reduced. The Meals minded of one of my favorite lines from the Senate that says three things. It on Wheels Program will be cut. ‘‘Finnegan’s Rainbow.’’ It is a play. It says: No. 1, we will not establish per- In education, this deeming resolu- goes like this: For life is like cricket. manent bases in Iraq; No. 2, we will not tion, now following the President’s We play by the rules. But the secret seek to control the oil in Iraq; and, No. budget, will have the largest cut to which few people know that keeps men 3, that we ought to begin redeploying Federal education in 26 years. The No of class far apart from the fools is to our troops out of Iraq by the end of this Child Left Behind Act will be under- make up the rules as you go. year. funded by $15.4 billion. Title I, serving That is what we are doing around So this may be the last time I will our most needy children in school, will here. We are making up the rules as we vote for any appropriations for the Iraq be frozen at last year’s level. go. You never know from one year to war, because I believe we should start I could go on and on, but this is what the next what the rules are going to be. withdrawing and redeploying our we mean by passing a deeming resolu- The rules are only what the majority troops by the end of this year. I want tion on the supplemental. party deems the rules ought to be at to give them everything they need for At a time when Congress has just any given point in time. That is no way their safety and their well-being, but passed an additional $70 billion in tax to run a democracy. It is no way to run enough is enough. And I also want to cuts, mostly for the wealthiest in our a legislative chamber. It is no way to make it clear that this may be the last country—and we had an effort a week run the Congress. time I will ever vote for an emergency ago to eliminate estate taxes, but, for- So we have this threat: If you raise a supplemental appropriation for the war tunately, we stopped it. But I hear it point of order—which should be in Iraq. may come back, another tax cut that raised—that whole rule falls. I question If it comes to the regular appropria- will benefit only 3 families out of every whether the rule is even worth having tions process, we will have our hear- 1,000 families in America. We are going any longer. ings. We will see what is happening. to have another attempt, and that will A couple of other notes. But under an emergency, we don’t do cost us, I understand, a half trillion How much time do I have remaining, that. The war in Iraq, we were told by dollars over 10 years. And it will go Mr. President? Mr. Wolfowitz before it started, would only to the wealthiest in our society. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Three be paid for by oil; the cost to the Amer- Yet we are going to cut Meals on minutes 50 seconds. ican people would be minimal. That is

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Senate conferees worked to- Ashworth, who is the clerk, Charlie Iraq. gether, Republicans and Democrats, to Houy, who is the Democratic counter- Quite frankly, we know there is a lot identify the priorities, to have sugges- part on that committee, are so depend- of waste, fraud, and abuse going on in tions fully considered and fairly con- able and so experienced and dedicated Iraq. It has to end. As long as we keep sidered. I am proud of the work product to their jobs, it reflects great credit on having emergency supplemental appro- of our Committee on Appropriations in the Senate for people such as those I priations, we will never eliminate the the Senate. I am particularly grateful have mentioned today who worked so waste, fraud, and abuse. for the support of the distinguished hard on this conference report. I am de- We all strongly support our troops. I Senator from West Virginia, who is the lighted to be associated with them and will vote for this bill because it con- ranking member of the Committee on honored to chair the committee. They tains funding for the troops, for avian Appropriations. He cooperated in every make my job so much more easy than respect in terms of scheduling hear- flu, and other items, but it is time that could possibly be imagined because of ings, working to make sure that our the war in Iraq only comes through the their skill and their professionalism committee had all the facts we needed regular appropriations process. It is and the hard work they turned in to to proceed to making a decision on the time for us to start getting our troops achieve the result we did, not just to out of there by the end of this year. President’s request. Our staff members are the very best. pass this bill but to serve the interests The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time of our country. of the Senator has expired. We are very fortunate in the Senate to have the benefit of the services of I am happy to recommend this con- The Senator from Mississippi. ference report to the Senate. I yield Mr. GREGG. Will the Senator yield? Keith Kennedy, who is staff director of the Appropriations Committee, and his back the remainder of the time avail- Mr. COCHRAN. I am happy to yield able under the order. to the Senator from New Hampshire. counterpart on the other side, Terry Mr. GREGG. Will the Senator allow Sauvain, is equally dutiful and depend- f me to propound a unanimous consent able in his efforts on behalf of our com- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- request for the purpose of getting mittee. Chuck Keiffer managed much TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 of the floor activity and was at the time? I ask unanimous consent that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- upon all time being yielded back or all markup session that we had that ran way past midnight the night we were ator from Virginia. time being used relative to the supple- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, under completing action on this conference mental, that I be recognized for 15 min- the standing order, is not the Senate report. He was very supportive of the utes under morning business. now to return to the annual authoriza- efforts and the needs of our committee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there tion Defense bill? Senator TED STEVENS, former chair- objection? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The man of the full committee, is chairman Without objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report the pending business. of the Defense Appropriations Sub- Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, may I The legislative clerk read as follows: ask what the unanimous consent re- committee. He and his counterpart, A bill (S. 2766) to authorize appropriations DAN INOUYE, are two of the finest Sen- quest was? I couldn’t hear. for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ators who have ever served in the Sen- the Department of Defense, for military con- ator requested 15 minutes as in morn- ate. Their responsibility was to deal struction, and for defense activities of the ing business at the conclusion of the with the request relating to defense Department of Energy, to prescribe per- debate on the supplemental. issues. This was mainly a Defense ap- sonnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Mr. HARKIN. I reserve the right, propriations request the President sub- Armed Forces, and for other purposes. only if I could ask that the same 15 mitted for the war on terror. But there Pending: minutes be allotted to the ranking were other provisions as well related to Levin (for Lautenberg) amendment No. member of our Budget Committee, the that conflict and our effort to defend 4205, to provide a temporary prohibition on Senator from North Dakota. our security interests. There were an increase in copayments required under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there State Department accounts involved. the retail pharmacy system of the pharmacy objection? We had the benefit at the hearings of benefits program of the Department of De- Mr. GREGG. I withdraw my request, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary fense. then. I find that to be a request that of State, the Chairman of the Joint Warner amendment No. 4211, to name the has very little relevance. Chiefs of Staff, all talking about the CVN–78 aircraft carrier the USS Gerald Ford. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The re- needs for funding of our activities to Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, we are quest is withdrawn. protect our country’s security. ready to proceed. The work achieved The Senator from Mississippi. The chairman of the subcommittee yesterday resulted in unanimous ac- Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, it is that has responsibility for those ac- ceptance of a bipartisan amendment not my intention to use all of the time counts in the State Department and sponsored by the Senator from Virginia available to this side. I have had no re- foreign operations is MITCH MCCON- and the joint leadership. We then pro- quests for speaking time for any Sen- NELL, who is a distinguished Senator ceeded to an amendment under an ar- ator on our side on the conference re- from Kentucky and our assistant lead- rangement whereby the minority was port. So the disagreement can be obvi- er. He turned in yeoman work, along able to offer an amendment by Senator ated very quickly with my assurance with his counterpart on the other side, LAUTENBERG. I had the opportunity to that I am going to speak for no more PAT LEAHY of Vermont. These are ex- speak briefly with him this morning. than 3 or 4 minutes, and then I was amples of how the committee came to- There was some indication that he going to yield back all the time re- gether, Republicans and Democrats, would be willing to accept a proposal I maining under this conference report and made the decisions that had to be had to make a slight modification, in under my control. I advised the Sen- made, negotiated hard and diligently which case I would hope we could pro- ator from New Hampshire of that. That with the House to work out differences ceed to either an acceptance by voice is why he made the request, because it between our two bills and considered vote or schedule a vote at a time so de- was not going to infringe on anybody’s every request the administration made sired by the leadership of the Senate. time, considering the order under of the Congress for these appropria- I assume at some point in time I will which we are operating. tions. be able to obtain information on that

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On another The President’s budget proposed in- morial Day with our troops in Iraq and committee where we were together in a creasing the prescription drug copays saw firsthand, as so many of my col- markup session, there was some indica- for our troops and their families, al- leagues have, their dedication and tion that he would be amenable to a most doubling copays for both generic courage under incredibly difficult cir- modest modification to bring his and brand-name drugs. cumstances. We have an obligation to amendment in parallel with what the The proposed pharmacy copay in- support these men and women, and committee had done. That is the pend- creases represent a 70-percent increase that means not raising their prescrip- ing business. We then turn to an for military beneficiaries over the next tion drug copays while they are fight- amendment by the Senator from Vir- 5 years—far in excess of the 24-percent ing to protect us. ginia which I would like to discuss increase in military pay, or the 14-per- I hope the Senate will unanimously with my senior colleague in a minute cent increase in retiree pay over the support this effort that would stop the or two before we turn to that. Unless same period. These increased copays doubling of copays for our military there is a matter to address the Senate will affect Active-Duty members of the families for their medicine. I am hope- on, I would suggest we place a quorum Armed Forces and their families, mem- ful that we will be able to do that as call in for a few minutes. bers of the Guard and Reserve and soon as possible. Mr. LEVIN. If I may ask the Senator their families, and retired members of I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- from Virginia, did the Senator from the Armed Forces and their families, as well as surviving spouses who are en- ator from South Carolina is recognized. New Jersey want to debate his amend- Mr. GRAHAM. Madam President, I rolled in TRICARE and get their pre- ment further? will give a little background, if I could, scription drugs from retail pharmacies. Mr. WARNER. I was not able, in a about this subject matter and area of Unfortunately, the Senate Defense busy markup session, to ascertain that. inquiry. Mr. LEVIN. Maybe we could ascer- authorization bill only rejects the in- The Department of Defense initiated tain that. He is on his way to the floor. creases if people use mail order phar- early on this year, and part of last I know he was willing to make the macies for their prescriptions. While year, a fairly dramatic increase in modification. It is helpful to put the mail order may work for some, many TRICARE premiums for military retir- date of his amendment in line with our military families cannot wait 2 weeks ees and family members. The TRICARE bill, the fiscal year, as I understand it. or more to get the medicine they need program is, I think our membership Mr. WARNER. I suggest the absence right now. The vast majority of our knows, a military health care system of a quorum. military families purchase their drugs for Active-Duty people and also for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The at pharmacies. Of all TRICARE pre- those who are retired, up to age 65. clerk will call the roll. scriptions filled, about 43 percent are This is a provision for those 65 who can The legislative clerk proceeded to through retail, going to local phar- continue during Medicare eligibility. call the roll. macists, 51 percent are through mili- The health care part of the military Ms. STABENOW. Madam President, I tary pharmacies, and only 6 percent budget is just growing leaps and ask unanimous consent that the order are through mail order. bounds. Our chairman is sort of the for the quorum call be rescinded. Unfortunately, in Michigan, there champion of the TRICARE program, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. MUR- are no military pharmacies for the and it has been a wonderful program KOWSKI). Without objection, it is so or- 64,000 military men and women and for military members and their fami- dered. their families who call Michigan home. lies and retirees. But in 2015, it is going Ms. STABENOW. Madam President, I So this will impact the families in to be 12 percent, if nothing changes in rise to speak in support of the Lauten- Michigan who are serving us abroad— the entire military budget. It is on an berg-Stabenow amendment. I under- the troops as well as their families. unsustainable course. We have not had stand Senator LEVIN has offered it and Are we going to tell an Active-Duty a premium increase since TRICARE’s Senator LAUTENBERG will be coming mother to wait 2 weeks to get the anti- inception. shortly to speak on our amendment. biotics that her children need? Are we I will take a back seat to no one in This is an incredibly important going to say to our troops that their wanting to help the troops, but the amendment for the men and women family should have to pay more for pre- best thing we can do is create a benefit who are currently serving us so brave- scriptions while they are serving and that is sustainable and not have to ly, courageously around the world. We protecting us in Iraq? pick between health care benefits and all know that prescription drug costs The Lautenberg-Stabenow amend- armament and new weapons and all of are one of the largest drivers of health ment makes sense. It would tempo- the operational needs of the military, care costs, rising every year at double rarily freeze retail copays at their cur- which are going to be eventually or even triple the rate of inflation. rent rate through the end of next year. squeezed. In committee, Senator NEL- This is certainly an area where I have I understand there has been a request SON and myself, along with the chair- been focused for much of my Senate ca- from the chairman of the Committee man and ranking member, said to the reer—on the high cost of prescription on Armed Services to change that to Department of Defense: Stop, don’t drugs. We all know that is the case. the end of the fiscal year. I don’t object pass go, no fee increases. Like every manufacturer, small busi- to that. The amendment is consistent We are going to have the GAO and ness, and State Medicaid Program, the with the committee’s findings that other groups look at ways to save military is facing the same challenges military beneficiaries should be held money before you have to ask for fee of controlling prescription drug prices. harmless from TRICARE fee increases increases. And, secondly, give us some Instead of supporting policies that until Congress is satisfied that the De- idea if the Department of Defense num- would lower prescription drug prices, fense Department has done all it can to bers are accurate. Are they accurate in such as reimportation of prescription constrain health care costs, without terms of the growth explosion in the drugs from other countries like Can- shifting the costs to our military fami- cost of this program? So we are going ada, which is very close to Michigan, or lies. to get information to make a good de- focusing on more generic, lower cost Clearly, Madam President, we have cision and basically put a hold on the drugs that can be brought to the mar- not done all we can to cut health care fee increases for participation of ket and create competition to bring costs, and we ought not to be shifting TRICARE. down prices, or allowing Medicare to this burden to our military families. If That got us into the area of prescrip- negotiate pricing, unfortunately, this we don’t pass this important amend- tion drugs. One of the things that we

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Is the which have again been static since the making draconian choices is to phase Senator asking consent to modify the inception of the program, from $3 to $5 in changes that the force can accom- pending amendment? for a 30-day prescription for generic modate and that will relieve the pres- Mr. LAUTENBERG. I am. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there drugs, from $9 to $15 for a 30-day pre- sure on TRICARE. It is a wonderful objection to the modification? Without scription of brand drugs. To counter program, and it needs to be on a sus- objection, the amendment is so modi- that, we were going to have a zero co- tainable footing. Right now it is on an payment for those who chose to get fied. unsustainable path. We will find out The amendment (No. 4205), as modi- their prescriptions filled through the more information about how to reform fied, is as follows: mail. If you had a maintenance pre- it at the end of this year. scription, a drug need that would be re- At the end of subtitle A of title VII, add Madam President, I say to the chair- the following: curring, and you used the mail system, man of the committee, I appreciate all SEC. 707. TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON IN- there would be no copay at all. the effort he has given to create CREASE IN COPAYMENTS UNDER RE- What we are trying to do there is get TRICARE. He worked in a bipartisan TAIL PHARMACY SYSTEM OF PHAR- people into purchasing drugs in a way manner to create a health care pro- MACY BENEFITS PROGRAM. Subsection (a)(6) of section 1074g of title 10, that is cost effective for the military gram that has been very valuable to and have some cost increase to keep United States Code, as amended by section the men and women in the military, 702(b) of this Act, is further amended by add- the program sustainable. That is what their families, and particularly retir- ing at the end the following new subpara- this debate is about. ees. This program, like every other graph: I appreciate the chairman, who has program at the Federal level, is going ‘‘(D) During the period beginning on Octo- been a great leader in this, working to have to be looked at anew in terms ber 1, 2006, and ending on September 31, 2007, with Senator LAUTENBERG to try to the cost sharing requirements established of sustainability. I look forward to under this paragraph for pharmaceutical find a way to get us past 2007. working with the chairman and others I will end on this note. This problem agents available through retail pharmacies to make it sustainable. is going to get worse. Over time, the covered by paragraph (2)(E)(ii) may not ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ceed amounts as follows: military health care footprint within ator from Virginia. ‘‘(i) In the case of generic agents, $3. the Department of Defense budget is on Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I ‘‘(ii) In the case of formulary agents, $9. an unsustainable course. TRICARE is a thank my distinguished colleague. For ‘‘(iii) In the case of nonformulary agents, great program, but we are going to years, Senator GRAHAM has been on the $22.’’. have to look at ways to make it more Armed Services Committee and has Mr. LAUTENBERG. Madam Presi- efficient, look at cost savings and, really specialized in health issues and dent, I wish to now discuss my amend- eventually, we are going to have to go other issues relating to the welfare of ment, which is fair and simple. It pro- back to the military community and the men and women of the Armed hibits increases in the pharmacy co- ask for some increased participation to Forces and their families. I, like him, payments of our military families and make this sustainable for the next gen- share concerns about the rising costs of military retirees they purchase at re- eration of military retirees and their these programs. How well he and I un- tail pharmacies. families. If we don’t, we are going to be derstand that there is only so much These families are part of the mili- in a dilemma we would not want to be money allocated under the process of tary’s health insurance program called in as a nation, having to pick between our budget to the men and women in TRICARE. operational needs and health care The price of everything going up so the Armed Forces. They need equip- needs. rapidly now hardly seems the time to ment. They need training. They need As a member of the Guard and Re- ask the people who have sacrificed for housing. They need medical care. If we serve—and I have done some time on our country—many who have been in active duty—I want to be as generous constantly begin to chip away, it ends harms way—to pay more for their pre- and as fair with the benefit package as up those moneys are withdrawn from scription drugs. It is incomprehensible. the country can afford, but no benefit the modernization account. My amendment, cosponsored by Sen- I thank the Senator. can be locked in time without some re- ators STABENOW, BINGAMAN, HARKIN, Mr. GRAHAM. Madam President, if I evaluation and adjustment. After 2007 LINCOLN, MENENDEZ, MIKULSKI, LAN- may add, the projections are that the passes, we are going to have to start DRIEU, LIEBERMAN, KERRY, and MUR- military health care program will be making hard choices. I promise all the RAY, is very simply a prohibition on in- Members of this body and those who $65 billion in costs by 2015, 12 percent of creasing, at this point in time, the co- may be listening to the military com- the DOD’s budget. We will be getting a payments that veterans and active munity that we are going to do it in a real hard look to see if those moneys duty families have to pay for prescrip- way that is acceptable, humane, ra- are accurate and ways to save money. tion drugs. tional, and not ask more than people Madam President, 2007 will be a year in The amendment is very simple. It can bear. The idea of trying to have a which we look at the true cost compo- says no, n-o, at increase on pharmacy zero copayment if you would get your nent of TRICARE projected out in the copays through the end of fiscal year prescriptions filled through the mail is future and try to think of ways to 2007. a great idea. It will be good for the make it sustainable, because if the pro- We ask our military families to make military members participating in the jections are anywhere near accurate, enormous sacrifices for our country, prescription drug program, and I am this program becomes unsustainable and now we want to saddle them with convinced—and we will see after this over time. It is worth saving, and I higher health care costs? It doesn’t year—that it will save a lot of money, think anyone in the military would make sense. The administration is pro- specifically for those drugs recurring in want it to be saved. We are just going posing to increase the cost of need. to have to be honest with them about TRICARE prescription drug copay- The increases on the generic and the cost. They cannot be locked in ments from $9 to $15 for brand-name brand names through the retail system time forever. drugs. This is, indeed, a hardship. It are appropriate, and we will revisit AMENDMENT NO. 4205, AS MODIFIED means that over a 5-year period, pre- that issue after this year. Mr. LAUTENBERG. Madam Presi- scription drug prices will rise by 70 per- I just want the Members of the body dent, I ask unanimous consent that my cent for military families—far out- to know that if we don’t get ahead of amendment be the pending business. stripping the 24-percent increase in

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Madam President, I real world that is always not possible. This amendment freezes pharmacy believe we now return to amendment Too many veterans and military fami- copayments at their current levels. It No. 4211. lies don’t live on or near a base, par- will send a message to our military The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is ticularly when it comes to the Na- men and women. It will tell them that the pending amendment. tional Guard and Reserve. just as they protected us, we are con- Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I In New Jersey, for instance, there are cerned about them and their families. I ask unanimous consent the distin- seven military installations, but only urge my colleagues to support my guished President pro tempore of the three have pharmacies and none of amendment. Senate, Senator STEVENS, be made a these facilities are in the northern part Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I cosponsor, and the distinguished rank- of the State. Driving long distances, es- wish to advise the Senator that we ing member of the Armed Services pecially with gas costing $3 a gallon or have carefully examined the amend- Committee, the Senator from Michi- more, is not the solution. ment and we are prepared to accept it gan, Mr. LEVIN, be made a cosponsor of Families and veterans have the op- on this side. amendment No. 4211. tion of getting prescription drugs at no Mr. LAUTENBERG. Madam Presi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cost by mail order. But many times dent, I appreciate that and am pleased objection, it is so ordered. people can’t wait for a week or two to that we are going to make a statement Mr. WARNER. Madam President, we fill a prescription. If you have a sick here that we don’t want those people are going to accept this amendment by child at home who needs an antibiotic who are on TRICARE, to have to pay voice vote. I urge the adoption of the right away, who will wait for mail de- more at this time. It just would be the amendment. livery. Also, many people, especially wrong thing to do. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there older veterans, prefer to get their pre- I am not surprised that the Senator further debate on the amendment? If scription drugs from the local phar- from Virginia, with a sound military not, the question is on agreeing to the macy where they can also get consulta- record and having been involved in amendment. tions with pharmacists and other serv- Government for many years in terms of The amendment (No. 4211) was agreed ices. TRICARE beneficiaries deserve military affairs, stands up and delivers to. the ability to choose where they want that agreement. I thank him very Mr. WARNER. I move to reconsider to go to get their prescriptions. much, and I thank my colleague from the vote. Retail pharmacies account for about Michigan also, for the opportunity to Mr. LEVIN. I move to lay that mo- 43 percent of the prescription drugs introduce this amendment. Without tion on the table. purchased through TRICARE. One further ado, I assume that it will now The motion to lay on the table was large pharmacy chain estimated that it be accepted. agreed to. fills more than 7 million TRICARE pre- Mr. WARNER. Madam President, for Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I scriptions every year. Close to 9 mil- those following the debate, I certainly rise today to speak on this amendment lion individuals are enrolled in the would acknowledge that the Senator that will direct the first ship of the TRICARE program. The increases pro- from New Jersey had a distinguished Navy’s future class of air carriers, posed by the administration would af- record in World War II in the U.S. heretofore known as CVN–78, shall be fect a large number of military fami- Army in Europe and understands very named the USS Gerald Ford, in honor of lies and veterans. well, through firsthand experience, the our great statesman and leader, whose We know how the Guard and Reserves hardships faced by those particularly distinguished career of service to our have been disproportionately affected in the enlisted ranks. Nation has spanned more than six dec- by deployments in Iraq and Afghani- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ades. I can think of no finer tribute to stan. To raise their health care costs, I ator from Michigan. our Nation’s 38th President and indeed think that is unconscionable. Mr. LEVIN. First let me commend to the United States Navy than to add John F. Kennedy said: the Senator from New Jersey for his his name to a warship. To govern is to choose. leadership in this matter and for his Gerald Ford joined the Navy in Feb- Last Thursday, all but two Repub- identifying a real problem which needs ruary of 1942, along with millions and lican Senators voted to repeal the in- to be corrected. It would be, it seems to millions of other Americans who re- heritance tax permanently, a move me, unconscionable for us to be in- sponded to the call following Pearl that would cost $989 billion over 10 creasing these copays in the middle of Harbor. It was just weeks after Pearl years. Remember that fewer than one- a conflict. For the men and women in Harbor that he volunteered, in those half of 1 percent of all estates incur tax the military and their families to face first dark hours of the United States’ liability. We are talking about a tax additional copays at this point is very, entry into World War II. Leaving be- break for the wealthiest Americans, very inadvisable. I thank Senator LAU- hind a family and a profession to serve the very people presumably who ben- TENBERG of New Jersey for identifying in a distant corner of the globe, he ex- efit the most from the freedom that this problem, and to all of his cospon- emplified his generation often referred our men and women in uniform pro- sors, the same thank you and gratitude to as the greatest generation and truly tect. Now we are being told that we is owing. I very much support the all generations of young Americans cannot afford to freeze these copay- amendment, and I hope it will be who have sacrificed to defend our free- ments that these men and women have promptly adopted. dom—be it freedom from tyranny or to make and their families have to pay Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I freedom from terror. for the medicines they need. It is really urge the adoption of the amendment. As a young lieutenant, Gerald Ford unbelievable. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there came within inches of being swept CBO, the Congressional Budget Of- further debate on the amendment? If overboard while selflessly performing fice, says my amendment will cost $290 not, the question is on agreeing to the his duties in the raging storm that bat- million in fiscal year 2007. amendment. tered Admiral ‘‘Bull’’ Halsey’s fleet In good conscience can we repeal the The amendment (No. 4205), as modi- during action in the Philippine Sea. He inheritance tax on the super-rich while fied, was agreed to. was aboard a small aircraft carrier at

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In- tenant Ford had volunteered for that straight talk at his inauguration in deed, he was Chief of Staff to President service aboard that ship and sailed in August of 1974, when he humbly de- Ford in his years of the Presidency, harm’s way with many others. This clared to the American people that: and Don Rumsfeld also served and was memorable footnote in history of that ‘‘Our long national nightmare is over. appointed by President Ford as Sec- one action where he selflessly per- Our Constitution works.’’ With those retary of Defense when he first served formed lifesaving duties aboard his words, our Nation moved forward under with great distinction. ship would instill in the future Presi- his leadership. So I introduce this amendment, now dent a lifelong respect and apprecia- During his administration, President acted upon by the Senate, with the tion for the hardships and dangers that Ford’s policies at home pursued the deepest sense of humility and gratitude surround our brave men and women in path of healing and rebuilding—ad- to this fine man who touched my life, uniform. His military experience dressing the wounds of Watergate and who helped form my career, who held a Bible on the steps of the Senate with proved invaluable to his service as the end of the war in Vietnam. He halt- me when I was sworn in as head of the commander in chief and President of ed the postwar decline of our Armed Nation’s bicentennial, having then just the United States. Forces and set an early course for our Following World War II, Gerald Ford Nation’s defense posture, which proved stepped down as Secretary of the Navy; again served under President Ford in again answered duty’s call, gaining a well-placed step toward ending the that capacity, to take on the direction election in 1948 to the House of Rep- Cold War. of that brief chapter of America’s his- resentatives where he would ultimately Abroad, President Ford worked to tory where our country, together with serve our Nation for a quarter of a cen- achieve peace in the Middle East, to 22 other nations, recognized the mag- preserve detente with the Soviet tury. During those tumultuous years in nificent achievement of our great Union, and to limit the spread of nu- our history, as Congress acted on grave framework of Government beginning in clear weapons. Furthermore, with a and often divisive issues surrounding 1776. the Cold War, nuclear weapons policy, clear vision towards a prevailing free- So I do so, and I am very heartened war in Korea and Vietnam, the assas- dom in Eastern Europe, President Ford that I am joined by the distinguished sination of a beloved President, the advanced the cause of human rights President pro tempore of the Senate, civil rights movement, and the resigna- and perhaps charted a way and new Senator STEVENS, who has been a life- tion of a Vice President of the United course for these people long oppressed long friend. It is not entirely coinci- States, Congressman Ford distin- under the Soviet regime with the sign- dental that I am joined by my distin- guished himself by his calm, steady ing of the final act of the conference on guished colleague, friend, and coworker guidance, his plain-spoken wisdom, his security and cooperation in Europe, here in the venue of the Armed Serv- extraordinary character, and his open- commonly known as the Helsinki ices Committee for these 28 years that ness. He was respected by all for his de- Agreement. we have served together, the distin- cency. In the three decades since departing guished Senator from Michigan, from These qualities propelled Gerald Ford the White House, President Ford has whence Gerald Ford came to serve his to the forefront of his party. From 1965 continued his relentless pursuit of the country as Congressman and Vice to 1973, as minority leader of the House ideals which mark America’s great- President. of Representatives, he was a unifying ness. To this day, Gerald Ford remains Madam President, I ask unanimous force in the Congress, serving not an international ambassador of Amer- consent that the timeline of President merely his party and constituency, but ican goodwill, a champion for higher Gerald R. Ford’s life and career be reaching across the aisle to find com- education, a strong supporter of human printed in the RECORD. mon ground and resolve for the great- rights, an ardent proponent of strong There being no objection, the mate- est issues of the day. national defense and international rial was ordered to be printed in the The history of the ensuing years is leadership by the United States, and a RECORD, as follows: well known as a turning point in our trusted adviser to the succession of TIMELINE OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD’S modern history as a Nation, when the Presidents who have built upon his LIFE AND CAREER great system of checks and balances foundation. July 14, 0000—Gerald R. Ford is born as Les- forged into our Government framework I believe my colleagues will agree lie Lynch King, Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska. by the Founding Fathers met one of its that it is entirely fitting that CVN–78 February 1, 0000—Dorothy King marries Ger- greatest challenges. There was neither ald R. Ford, Sr., a Grand Rapids busi- be named for a former carrier sailor, nessman. past precedent nor a clear path forward the USS Gerald Ford. 1918–1925—Young Ford attends elementary for the change of power that would I acknowledge the help and guidance school at Madison Elementary in Grand take place. There was only certainty and assistance of many in bringing up Rapids, MI. He briefly attends East that the man who was to ultimately this amendment, notably among them Grand Rapids Elementary while the fam- assume the responsibility of the office John March, a friend of mine and an ily lived there. of the President of the United States acquaintance, a fellow public servant. 1925—On his twelfth birthday, Ford joins the must be a leader of uncommon integ- We both came out of World War II and local Boy Scout Troop 15 of Trinity Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, MI. rity, one who would reach ably across met at Washington and Lee University. In November 1927 he attains the rank of the aisle as a leader of all the people, He went on to become a distinguished Eagle Scout. and one whose credibility at home and Member of the House of Representa- 1925–1931—Ford attends South High School in abroad would be a unifying force—a tives, serving there for 14 years. Then Grand Rapids, MI for junior high and foundation for the future. he was counsel to President Ford at high school. He excels at football, being In that hour of crisis, when public the time of these difficult decisions named to the ‘‘All-City’’ and ‘‘All-State’’ confidence in the Office of the Presi- that I have referred to. He then served teams. He also works at his father’s dent had ebbed, and the division be- as Army Secretary, and I think to date paint factory and a local hamburger tween the executive office and the Con- stand. he is the longest serving Army Sec- 1931–1935—Ford attends the University of gress had widened to its greatest ex- retary in the history of our country. Michigan. He plays center on the football tent in a century, our Nation placed its Likewise, a wonderful man, former team and is named Most Valuable Player hope and trust in Gerald Ford to re- Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird. He on the 1934 team. He also joins the Delta store the faith of the people of the was Secretary when I was privileged to Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

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Warren wed at Grace Episcopal Church in South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh September 1935—Yale University hires Ford Grand Rapids. Marrying in the middle of Diem to a joint session of Congress in to be an assistant football and boxing his congressional campaign, the couple May 1957. coach. honeymoon briefly in Ann Arbor, attend July 6, 0000—The Fords’ youngest child, December 3, 0000—He legally changes his the University of Michigan-Northwestern daughter Susan Elizabeth Ford is born. name to Gerald R. Ford, Jr. football game, and then drive to Owosso, November 4, 0000—Ford wins his sixth term Summer 1936—Ford works as an Intern For- Michigan to attend a rally for Repub- as U.S. Congressman. est Ranger at Yellowstone Park’s Can- lican Presidential candidate Thomas 1959–1960—In January, Ford joins the Repub- yon Station. Dewey. lican colleagues in replacing their House Summer 1937—Ford attends law classes at November 2, 0000—Ford is elected to his first leader Joseph Martin with Charles the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. term as a U.S. Congressman from Grand Halleck. In September 1959 Ford spends 3 February 1938—Ford is accepted to Yale Uni- Rapids, receiving 60.5% of the vote. days touring Moscow and 10 days in Po- versity Law School. He begins classes in January 3, 0000–1950—Ford is sworn in as a land on fact-finding missions. the fall while continuing to coach. While member of the Eighty-First Congress. July 1960—The Michigan delegation at the at Yale, Ford supports the isolationist During his first year in the House, he is Republican Convention in Chicago sup- America First Committee as America assigned to the Public Works Committee. ports Ford as a favorite son candidate to sees war spread across Europe. As a member he is invited to tour the Richard Nixon’s running mate. Ford Summer 1938—Ford attends law classes at White House by President Truman. He gives the nominating speech for the the University of North Carolina in also helps organize the ‘‘Chowder and eventual Vice-Presidential nominee, Am- Chapel Hill. Marching Club’’ of young Republican bassador Henry Cabot Lodge. Fall 1940—Ford volunteers for the Wendell Congressmen with fellow House member November 1960—Ford is re-elected to a sev- Willkie presidential campaign in New Richard Nixon. enth term in Congress. York City. As a volunteer, he attends his March 14, 0000—The Fords’ first child, Mi- 1961–1962—Ford becomes the ranking Repub- first Republican convention in Philadel- chael Gerald Ford is born. lican on the Defense Appropriations Sub- phia. November 7, 0000—Ford wins his second term committee. However, he supports many Spring 1941—Ford graduates in the top third as Congressman from the fifth district of President Kennedy’s foreign aid initia- of his law school class at Yale. with 66% of the vote. tives. He is also awarded the Congres- May 1941—Ford returns to Grand Rapids and January 1951–1952—At the start of his second sional Distinguished Service Award from partners with friend Philip Buchen to term in the House, Ford is appointed to the American Political Science Associa- the Appropriations Committee. Ford in- open a law firm located in Suite 621 of tion. vites Richard Nixon to Grand Rapids to the Michigan Trust Building. He also be- January 26, 0000—Ford’s stepfather, Gerald give the annual Lincoln Day Speech. In comes active in local politics helping Ford, Sr., dies in Grand Rapids, Michi- February 1952 he and other young Repub- launch a reform group opposed to the Re- gan. lican Congressmen send a letter urging publican political machine of Frank D. November 6, 0000—Ford is re-elected to his General Eisenhower to enter the Presi- McKay. eighth term, despite declining Repub- dential race. February 1942–May 1942—With the U.S. en- lican numbers in the House. March 16, 0000—The Fords’ second son, John trance into World War II, Ford volun- January 2, 0000—In a Republican caucus rev- Gardner ‘‘Jack’’ Ford is born. teers for the Navy. He is assigned to the olution led by Congressmen Charles November 4, 0000—Ford wins his third term Navy’s V–5 pre-flight program in Annap- as Congressman from Grand Rapids with Goodell and Robert Griffin, Ford defeats olis, Maryland to become a physical 66% of the vote. Charles Hoeven of Iowa for House Repub- training instructor. Upon completion, he 1953–1954—Ford is a member of the only Re- lican Conference Chairman. is sent to Chapel Hill, North Carolina as publican controlled House from 1949 to November 29, 1963—A week after President an athletic training officer. 1995. He is appointed to the Appropria- Kennedy’s assassination, President John- Summer 1943–December 1944—Ford is as- tions Subcommittee on Defense Spend- son appoints Ford to the seven member signed to sea duty aboard the carrier ing, and is made Chairman of the Army Warren Commission to investigate Ken- USS Monterey as the ship’s athletic offi- Panel on spending. As a member of this nedy’s death. On September 27, 0000 they cer and one of the ship’s gunnery offi- committee he witnesses test firings of would publish their conclusion that there cers. He sees action in the Pacific The- project NIKE that developed the first was no evidence of a conspiracy in the ater aboard the USS Monterey in the operational anti-aircraft missile, the assassination of President Kennedy. Ford Battle of Makin. The ship also takes part Nike-Ajax. would later publish a book about the as- in attacks against Kwajalein and Eni- August 1953—Ford takes a three week tour of sassination, Portrait of an Assassin, with wetok, New Guinea, Saipan, Guam, and U.S. military installations in Asia and friend Jack Stiles. Formosa. He also survives a typhoon in the Pacific. He visits Saigon in French November 3, 0000—Lyndon Johnson is elected the Pacific that batters the Monterey on Indochina, and during a visit to Korea, President in a landslide over Barry Gold- December 18, 0000. witnesses a POW exchange. water. Ford is elected to his ninth term Spring 1945—Ford is promoted to Lieutenant November 4, 0000—After declining a run for as Congressman. Commander and assigned to Glenview, Il- U.S. Senate, Ford wins his fourth term as December 19, 0000—After meeting with fellow linois, to train new naval officers for sea Congressman. Republican House members Donald duty. 1955–56—Ford continues to serve on the Ap- Rumsfeld, Robert Griffin, and Charles Fall 1945—Ford returns to Grand Rapids and propriations Committee in the House, Goodell, Ford announces that he will rejoins his friend Philip Buchen with the and in 1956 is appointed to the Intel- challenge the incumbent, Charles law firm of Butterfield, Keeney, and ligence Subcommittee, which oversees Halleck of Indiana for the post of House Amberg. He becomes active in many the CIA’s budget. He serves on this sub- Minority Leader. civic affairs and charities including committee for ten years and learns of January 4, 0000—Ford unseats Halleck as chapters of the Red Cross, the American programs such as U–2 and Bay of Pigs. He House Minority Leader by a vote of 73–67. Legion, and the VFW. Influenced by his also visits NATO headquarters in Paris, 1965–1966—In his first term as House Minor- experience in the war and the inter- and the Allied and Russian Zones of Ber- ity Leader, Ford offers Republican alter- nationalist views of Senator Arthur Van- lin. He visits a Hungarian refugee camp natives to the Great Society legislation denberg, Ford resumes his involvement in Austria. of the Johnson administration. He ap- in reforming Grand Rapids politics. Spring 1955—The Fords move into their pears with Senate Minority Leader Ever- August 1947—Ford is introduced to Elizabeth newly completed house in Alexandria, ett Dirksen of Illinois in weekly press (Betty) Bloomer Warren by mutual Virginia. conferences (known as the ‘‘Ev and Jerry friends. May 19, 0000—The Fords’ third son, Steven Show’’) to offer critiques of Johnson ad- June 1948—Ford announces his candidacy for Meigs Ford is born. ministration policies. He also campaigns the Republican nomination for U.S. November 6, 0000—After declining an oppor- on behalf of Republican candidates dur- House of Representatives, Fifth Congres- tunity to run for Michigan Governor, ing the 1966 midterm elections. sional District of Michigan. He chal- Ford wins election to his fifth term as November 8, 0000—Ford wins his tenth elec- lenges the isolationist foreign policy ap- Congressman. tion as Congressman with 68 percent of

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Party of the U.S.S.R., meet in Vladi- Minority Leader begins attacking John- May 9, 0000—The House Judiciary Committee vostok, U.S.S.R. son’s position on the war in Vietnam begins impeachment proceedings against December 19, 0000—Following Congressional asking in an August 8, 0000 speech, ‘‘Why President Nixon. approval, Nelson Rockefeller is sworn in are we pulling our best punches in Viet- July 24, 0000—The Supreme Court orders as the forty-first Vice President of the nam?’’ Nixon to turn over the unedited versions United States. September 17, 0000—Ford’s mother, Dorothy of the White House tapes. January 1, 0000—Ford signs the Privacy Act Gardner Ford, dies in Grand Rapids, July 27–30, 0000—The House Judiciary Com- of 1974. Michigan. mittee approves three articles of im- January 4, 0000—Ford names a Blue Ribbon August 5, 0000—Ford presides as Permanent peachment against Richard Nixon. panel, chaired by Vice President Rocke- Chairman of the Republican Convention August 1, 0000—Nixon’s Chief of Staff, Al feller, to review CIA activities within the held in Miami Beach, Florida. Following Haig, advises Ford that he should pre- United States in response to allegations Richard Nixon’s nomination, Ford sup- pare for a transition to the Presidency. made in a December New York Times ar- ports New York City Mayor John Lind- August 6, 0000—Ford attends a cabinet meet- ticle by Seymour Hersh. say for running mate in conversations ing and tells Nixon that while he will January 13, 0000—Ford delivers a ‘‘fireside with Nixon. Nixon, however, chooses continue to support Nixon’s policies, he chat’’ to the nation, outlining his pro- Maryland Governor Spiro Agnew. can longer speak on the issue of Water- posals to fight inflation, the economic November 5, 0000—Nixon is elected President; gate to the media and the public. recession, and energy dependence. Ford is elected to his eleventh term as August 8, 0000—Nixon announces his decision January 15, 0000—In his first State of the House member. to resign in a televised address. Union Address, Ford announces bluntly 1969–1970—As House Minority Leader under a August 9, 0000—Ford is sworn in as the 38th that ‘‘the state of the Union is not good: Republican President, Ford consistently President of the United States. In his Millions of Americans are out of work. supports Nixon’s polices in the House. swearing-in remarks, Ford announces Recession and inflation are eroding the April 15, 0000—In a speech on the House floor, ‘‘Our long, national nightmare is over.’’ money of millions more. Prices are too Ford calls for the removal of Justice Wil- August 12, 0000—Ford addresses a Joint Ses- high, and sales are too slow.’’ To remedy liam O. Douglas’ from the Supreme Court sion of Congress. He states, ‘‘I do not these problems, Ford proposes tax cuts for what Ford believes to be inappro- want a honeymoon with you. I want a for American families and businesses, priate judicial conduct. The matter is good marriage.’’ He also states his first and strongly advocates for the reduction later turned over to the House Judiciary priority is to bring inflation under con- of government spending. Committee where the issue dies. trol, declaring it ‘‘public enemy number February 7, 0000—Ed Levi is sworn in as the November 3, 0000—Ford is elected to his one.’’ new Attorney General of the United twelfth term. August 19, 0000—Ford delivers a major speech States replacing William Saxbe, whom June 17, 0000—Five burglars break into to the Veterans of Foreign Wars conven- Ford appoints as U.S. ambassador to Democratic National Headquarters at tion in Chicago, supporting earned clem- India. the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. ency for Vietnam War draft evaders. April 10, 0000—As North Vietnamese Army June 23–July 7, 0000—Building upon Presi- August 20, 0000—Ford nominates Nelson Divisions approach Saigon; Ford address- dent Nixon’s trip to the People’s Repub- Rockefeller, former Governor of New es a joint session of Congress to request, lic of China in February 1972, Ford and York, to be Vice President. unsuccessfully, financial assistance for Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana August 28, 0000—Ford holds his first press South Vietnam and Cambodia. During visit and meet with Premier Chou En- conference as President. Many of the the speech two freshman Democrats, Lai. questions concern unresolved issues sur- Toby Moffett of Connecticut and George August 19–22, 0000—Ford chairs the Repub- rounding Watergate. Miller of California walk out in protest. lican National Convention in Miami September 8, 0000—Ford pardons Nixon for April 12, 1975—Ford evacuates the U.S. mis- Beach, Florida, where President Nixon any crimes he may have committed as sion in Cambodia as the communist and Vice-President Agnew are re-nomi- President. The surprise announcement Khmer Rouge advance on the capital nated. stuns the country and Ford plummets in Phnom Penh. The Khmer Rouge take November 7, 0000—Ford is elected to his thir- the polls. over the country on April 17, 0000. teenth and final term as a Congressman September 26–28, 0000—Betty Ford is diag- April 23, 0000—In a speech at Tulane Univer- from Michigan. Despite Nixon’s landslide nosed with breast cancer and undergoes sity, President Ford declares that the victory, the Republicans do not gain surgery. Vietnam War ‘‘is finished as far as Amer- many House seats. Realizing he may September 27–28, 0000—The White House con- ica is concerned.’’ never achieve his goal to become Speak- venes a ‘‘summit conference’’ on infla- April 28, 0000—Ford orders the emergency er of the House, Ford contemplates re- tion and the economy. evacuation of American personnel and tirement after 1976. October 8, 0000—Ford announces his Whip In- high-risk South Vietnamese nationals, as October 10, 0000—Spiro Agnew, under inves- flation Now program to a joint session of Saigon falls to Communist forces. tigation for accepting bribes and income Congress. May 12, 0000—Newly Communist Cambodia tax evasion, resigns as Vice President of October 15, 0000—Ford signs the Federal seizes the U.S. merchant ship, Mayaguez. the United States. Election Campaign Act Amendments of Ford orders Marines to rescue the ship’s October 12, 0000—Ford is nominated to be 1974, which seek to regulate campaign crew. Vice President by Richard Nixon. He is fundraising and spending. May 28, 0000—Ford departs on trip to Europe the first Vice President nominated under October 17, 0000—Ford appears before the for a NATO summit meeting, to visit the 25th amendment to the Constitution. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Spain and Italy, and to meet in Austria November 1, 0000—The Senate begins hear- Criminal Justice to explain the facts and with President Sadat of Egypt. ings on Ford’s nomination as Vice Presi- circumstances that were the basis for his July 8, 0000—Ford formally announces his dent. pardon of former President Richard candidacy for the Republican presi- November 15, 0000—The House Judiciary Nixon. dential nomination in 1976. Committee begins its hearings on Ford’s October 17, 1974—Ford vetoes the Freedom of July 26, 0000—The President departs on his nomination as Vice President. Information Act Amendments believing second trip to Europe—‘‘a mission of November 27, 0000—The Senate approves not enough protection is given to sen- peace and progress’’—for visits to West Ford’s nomination by a vote of 92–3. sitive and classified intelligence docu- Germany and Poland, and finally Hel- December 6, 0000—The House approves Ford’s ments. Congress overrides Ford’s veto on sinki to meet leaders of 34 other nations nomination by a vote of 387–35. Ford November 21, 0000 making the bill law. to sign the final act of the Conference on takes the oath as the fortieth Vice Presi- November 1, 0000—Ford meets with an ailing Security and Cooperation in Europe. He dent of the United States in front of a Richard Nixon in a Long Beach, Cali- concludes his trip with visits to Romania joint session of Congress. fornia hospital. and Yugoslavia. January–July, 0000—With Nixon embroiled in November 5, 0000—Republicans lose 40 seats September 1, 0000—Ford announces a joint the growing Watergate scandal, Vice in the House and 4 in the Senate, wid- Egyptian-Israeli agreement on troop dis- President Ford travels the country ening the Democratic majority in Con- engagement in the Sinai Peninsula. The speaking on behalf of the administra- gress during the mid-term elections. agreement is the culmination of 34 days tion’s policies. Ford remains an advocate November 17, 0000—Ford departs for a visit to of shuttle diplomacy by Secretary of and spokesman for the Republican Party, Japan—the first visit to that country by State Henry Kissinger. attending fundraisers and campaign an American President—and to South September 5, 0000—Charles Manson follower, events for Republican candidates. Korea and the Soviet Union. Lynette ‘‘Squeaky’’ Fromme attempts to

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This begins a December 14, 0000—Ford sends a letter to the woman with ties to leftwing radical string of primary victories for Ford Archivist of the United States and the groups, attempts to assassinate Presi- which include Florida and Illinois before President of the University of Michigan dent Ford in San Francisco, California. a series of losses from challenger Reagan offering to deposit his papers in a Presi- October 2–3, 0000—Ford hosts Japanese Em- in North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Ala- dential Library to be built on the Univer- peror Hirohito and Empress Nagako for a bama, and Indiana. sity of Michigan campus. state visit. This is the first state visit for March 25, 1976—Ford sends a message to Con- January 12, 0000—In his final State of the an Emperor and Empress of Japan to the gress requesting a special appropriation Union Address, Ford tells Congress and United States. for the National Swine Flu Immuniza- the American People, ‘‘I can report that October 29, 1975—Ford urges financial re- tion Program. He signs the measure into the state of the union is good. There is straint and a financial review for New law on August 12, 0000. room for improvement, as always, but York City during its budget crisis. Ford June 20, 0000—Ford orders the evacuation of today we have a more perfect Union than refuses to support Federal help for New the US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon fol- when my stewardship began.’’ York at this time. He proposes bank- lowing the assassination of embassy offi- January 20, 0000—Carter is sworn in as the ruptcy legislation to ensure the City un- cials on June 16. 39th President of the United States. In dergoes an orderly default process. On July 4, 0000—America’s Bicentennial of inde- his inaugural address, Carter states, November 26, 0000, after he believes city pendence. The year is marked by numer- ‘‘For myself and for our Nation, I want leaders have begun to adequately address ous head of state visits and state gifts to to thank my predecessor for all he has the crisis, he authorizes Congress to ex- the United States. On July 4, President done to heal our land.’’ Ford retires to tend the City a line of credit. Ford attends events at Valley Forge, PA; Palm Springs, California and Vail, Colo- November 4, 0000—In what the press dubs the Operation Sail in New York City; and in rado. During his retirement, Ford serves ‘‘Halloween Massacre,’’ President Ford Philadelphia, PA. on various corporate boards, participates orders a reorganization of his cabinet. He July 7, 0000—President and Mrs. Ford wel- in many charitable causes, remains in- names Donald Rumsfeld as Defense Sec- come Queen Elizabeth II to the White volved in many national and inter- retary, Elliot Richardson as Commerce House for a state dinner as part of the Bi- national causes and issues, participates Secretary, George Bush as CIA Director, centennial celebration. in many Republican Party functions, and and Richard Cheney as White House August 18, 0000—When North Korean soldiers is called to service several times by later Chief of Staff. Henry Kissinger remains axe-murder two U.S. soldiers on a tree- Presidents. Secretary of State; however, he turns pruning mission in the Demilitarized March 9, 0000—President and Mrs. Ford sign over his duties as National Security Ad- Zone, Ford weighs strong military action contracts to publish their memoirs. visor to Brent Scowcroft. Under pressure but decides on other measures. March 24, 0000—Ford returns to the White from Republican Party Conservatives, August 19, 0000—Ford is nominated at the House for the first time since he left of- Vice-President Nelson Rockefeller with- Republican Convention edging out fice and meets with President Carter in draws his name from consideration as former California Governor Ronald the Oval Office. They meet for an hour Ford’s 1976 running mate. Reagan. Ford names Senator Robert Dole and a half discussing a range of national November 15–17, 0000—Ford attends an eco- of Kansas as his running mate. Public and international issues. nomic summit at Rambouillet, France opinion polls following the convention June 6, 0000—Ford’s memoir, A Time to Heal, with President Valery Giscard d’Estaing have Ford trailing the Democratic nomi- is published. of France, Chancellor Helmut Schmidt of nee Jimmy Carter by wide margins. The Fall 1979—Ford considers another run for the West Germany, Prime Minister Aldo Gallup poll favors Carter 56% to 33% and Presidency in the 1980 election. Moro of Italy, Prime Minister Takeo the Harris poll favors Carter 61% to 32%. March 16, 0000—Ford officially takes himself Miki of Japan, and Prime Minister Har- September 13, 0000—Ford signs the Govern- out of consideration for the Republican old Wilson of the United Kingdom. ment in the Sunshine Act requiring that Presidential nomination, stating ‘‘. . . November 20, 0000—Former California Gov- many government regulatory agencies ernor Ronald Reagan announces that he must give advance notice of meetings America needs a new President. I have will challenge Gerald Ford for the Repub- and hold open meetings. The new law determined that I can best help that lican presidential nomination in 1976. also amends the Freedom of Information cause by not being a candidate for Presi- November 28, 1975—Ford nominates Judge Act ‘‘by narrowing the authority of agen- dent, which might further divide my John Paul Stevens of the Seventh Circuit cies to withhold information from the party.’’ of the Court of Appeals in Chicago to the public.’’ July 1, 0000—At the Republican National United States Supreme Court to replace September 15, 0000—Ford kicks off his gen- Convention in Detroit, Michigan, rep- retiring Justice William O. Douglas. The eral election campaign at the University resentatives of Ronald Reagan and Ger- Senate unanimously approves Stevens by of Michigan in Ann Arbor. ald Ford attempt to work out the details a 98–0 vote. He is sworn in on December September 23, 0000—First presidential cam- of having Ford on the ticket as Vice 19, 0000. paign debate between President Ford and Presidential nominee, but to no avail. November 29, 0000—Ford departs for visits to Governor Jimmy Carter in Philadelphia. However, many newspapers inaccurately People’s Republic of China, the Phil- This is the first presidential candidate report that Ford has been selected for ippines, and Indonesia. debate since the Nixon-Kennedy debates the post. December 19, 0000—Ford opposes to the in 1960. November 1, 0000—Ford appears on NBC’s Tunney Amendments of the Defense Ap- October 6, 0000—Second presidential can- Meet the Press to discuss the Iranian propriations Bill but the Senate passes didate debate, on foreign policy and de- hostage situation and stump for can- them. The amendments prohibit funding fense issues, in San Francisco. During didate Reagan. for US covert operations in Angola aimed the debate Ford comments that, ‘‘there April 27, 0000—Ford dedicates his Presi- at defeating the Soviet and Cuban is no Soviet domination of Eastern Eu- dential Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan. backed MPLA factions in the Angolan rope and there never will be under a Ford September 18, 0000—Ford dedicates his Presi- Civil War. administration.’’ This misstatement is dential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michi- January 2, 0000—Ford vetoes the Common fodder for the press and public for the gan. Situs Picketing Bill. next several days. October 10, 0000—At the request of President February 18, 0000—In an effort to reform the October 22, 0000—Third and final presidential Reagan, Ford joins former Presidents U.S. intelligence community, Ford signs candidate debate in Williamsburg, Vir- Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter as part Executive Order 11905 to ‘‘establish poli- ginia. of the official American delegation at- cies to improve the quality of intel- November 1–2, 0000—President Ford attends tending the funeral of assassinated Egyp- ligence needed for national security, to his final campaign rally in Grand Rapids, tian President Anwar Sadat. clarify the authority and responsibilities Michigan at the Pantlind Hotel. He casts October 3, 0000—The Betty Ford Center is of the intelligence departments and his vote on November 2 and attends the dedicated. agencies, and to establish effective over- unveiling of the Gerald R. Ford mural by November 10, 0000—Ford hosts a conference sight to assure compliance with law in artist Paul Collins at the Kent County on the Presidency and the War Powers the management and direction of intel- Airport before returning to Washington. Act at the Ford Library in Ann Arbor, ligence agencies and departments of the November 3, 0000—Ford concedes the Presi- Michigan. national government.’’ This executive dential election to Jimmy Carter of December 1983—Ford makes a cameo appear- order also prohibits the United States Georgia. Ford loses the Electoral College ance with Henry Kissinger on the ABC from engaging in political assassination. 297–240 and receives 39,147,793 votes (48% show Dynasty.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 November 15, 0000—Ford joins former Presi- Members of Congress and probably lowing. It speaks so much of Jerry dent Carter for a symposium at the Uni- thousands of others. Regardless of Ford and what he stood for and the rea- versity of Michigan on ‘‘New Weapons party, he was someone who knew how son he is held in such affection and es- Technologies and Soviet-American Rela- to reach across the aisle. It was a mat- teem by all of our people, particularly tions.’’ September 17–19, 0000—Ford hosts the sympo- ter of pride for him to reach Democrats by the people of Michigan. sium ‘‘Humor and the Presidency’’ at the as well as Republicans, to pull together As we bind up the internal wounds of Wa- Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michi- in common causes. tergate, more painful and poisonous than gan. We are particularly proud of Jerry those of foreign wars, let us restore the gold- January–February, 0000—To mark the bicen- Ford in Michigan. He is a proud son of en rule to our political process, and let tennial of the U.S. Constitution, Ford Michigan. He went to the University of brotherly love purge our hearts of suspicion participates in conferences with former Michigan. He represented a district in and of hate. President Carter at both the Carter and west Michigan for a long period of time So spoke Jerry Ford, and that is the Ford Libraries entitled, ‘‘The Presidency way he lived his life. and the Constitution.’’ in the Congress. His Presidential li- I am delighted that Senator WARNER October 1, 0000—Ford publishes Humor and brary and his Presidential museum are the Presidency drawn from the Sep- both in Michigan, and they are the ob- has taken the lead, as he has, to so tember 1986 conference at the Ford Presi- jects of a great deal of reverence, not identify this new class of nuclear-pow- dential Museum. just for the people of Michigan but for ered aircraft carrier. I thank him again November 18, 0000—Former Presidents people who visit Michigan as well. for his graciousness, his sensitivity, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford meet He came to be President at a time and his wisdom in identifying this spe- with President-elect George H.W. Bush when we needed a healer, when we cific class of aircraft carriers to be to present the recommendations of the needed someone who would unify this named after a truly great man and American Agenda Group, an organization wonderful son of Michigan, Jerry Ford. of experts and former administration of- Nation in a time of great turmoil. ficials who studied the most critical We were in the middle of the Water- Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I issues confronting the United States. gate crisis and the Watergate crimes. thank my dear friend, Senator LEVIN. I April 6–8, 0000—Ford and many members of It was fortuitus that it would be Jerry am deeply moved by this occasion, as his administration participate in a con- Ford who would become President you can tell. This is my last oppor- ference at Hofstra University that exam- when President Nixon resigned. tunity as chairman of the committee ines the Ford presidency. Senator WARNER has read from one to present a bill to the Congress, and to October 8, 0000—The University of Michigan line of Jerry Ford’s remarks on taking have this amendment a part of the bill retires President Ford’s football jersey is very special, and to be joined by the number 48 at halftime of the Michigan the oath of office as President. I State game. It is only the fifth football thought I would close by reading a few distinguished Senator from Michigan number to be retired by the university. other lines because he captured the to share in the honors of putting this August 12, 0000—Ford speaks at the Repub- sentiment and the feel of our Nation at to the Senate. You and I earlier dis- lican National Convention in San Diego, a very critical moment in our history. cussed the traditions of naming ships. I California on behalf of his former run- Jerry Ford started his remarks on tak- draw on my knowledge as former Sec- ning mate and Republican presidential ing his oath in August of 1974 by say- retary of the Navy that it more often nominee, Robert Dole. ing: originates in the executive branch, for December 22, 0000—Following the House of which I have the greatest respect. But Representatives’ impeachment of former The oath that I have taken is the same President Clinton, Ford co-authors a oath that was taken by George Washington somehow I felt it appropriate, since New York Times Op-Ed piece with former and by every President under the Constitu- President Ford is a truly remembered President Carter. They argue for a bipar- tion. But I assume the Presidency under ex- part of the legislature of America, the tisan resolution of censure as an alter- traordinary circumstances never before ex- legislative branch, having served so native to an impeachment trial. perienced by Americans. This is an hour of long there, that the naming of this ship August 8, 0000—Ford writes an Op-Ed piece in history that troubles our minds and hurts have its origin here in the Congress our hearts. the New York Times defending the Uni- which he so dearly loved. So we have versity of Michigan’s system of admis- He went on to say: joined together for that purpose. sion standards that use affirmative ac- I have not sought this enormous responsi- Mr. LEVIN. And as Vice President, tion. bility, but I will not shirk it. . . . It is only August 11, 0000—Ford is awarded the Presi- we will also claim him as a Member of fitting then that I should pledge to [all of the Senate as well. dential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s the people] that I will be the President of all highest civilian award, by President of the people. Mr. WARNER. Oh, yes, once upon a Clinton. time he occupied that chair, I say, with October 27, 0000—Ford receives the Congres- A little later in his remarks, in ad- respect to the Presiding Officer, the sional Gold Medal, the highest award be- dressing the people of other nations, he President of the Senate, the one and stowed by the Legislative branch. said: only function and duty enumerated in September 12, 0000—Ford is present as The I pledge an uninterrupted and sincere University of Michigan’s School of Pub- the Constitution of the Vice President. search for peace. America will remain strong Madam President, I invite any other lic Policy is renamed for him. and united, but its strength will remain dedi- May 21, 0000—The John F. Kennedy Founda- cated to the safety and sanity of the entire Senators who so wish to be added as co- tion presents Ford with the Profiles in family of man, as well as to our own precious sponsors. I have asked unanimous con- Courage Award for putting the Nation’s freedom. sent that their names be added as they interest above his own political future And then he said: indicate to the Chair, the Presiding Of- with the pardon of Richard Nixon. ficer, their desire and that be kept January 30, 2001—Former Presidents Ford I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our Govern- open until the hour of, say, 5 o’clock and Carter are honorary Co-Chairmen of tonight. the National Commission on Federal ment but civilization itself. That bond, Election Reform. The Commission pre- though strained, is unbroken at home and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sents its findings to the White House on abroad. In all my public and private acts as objection, it is so ordered. July 31, 0000. your President, I expect to follow my in- Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stincts of openness and candor with full con- think we are concluded on the amend- fidence that honesty is always the best pol- ments. We are proceeding in an orderly ator from Michigan. icy in the end. Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, first fashion. The amendment pending is let me thank the chairman of the And then he added, as Senator WAR- that of the Senator from Illinois, Mr. Armed Services Committee for his wis- NER has quoted: DURBIN; am I correct, or has that been dom in identifying an appropriate My fellow Americans, our long, national put forward yet? way—one of the many, but very appro- nightmare is over. Mr. LEVIN. I wonder if we could in- priate ways—we can honor President The only other line I would choose to quire of the Chair whether the Durbin Ford. Jerry Ford is a dear friend to quote from his remarks is the fol- amendment has been offered. I don’t

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We asked Senator DOR- Michigan and I wish to alert the Sen- paying in cash? Because, according to GAN to come over and take over that ate that following Mr. DORGAN’s this fellow, the word was: You bring a spot. amendment comes the amendment of bag, we pay in cash. He said it was like Mr. WARNER. We ask that following Mr. SANTORUM and then Mr. DURBIN. So the Wild West. So here is a couple of that, we try to alternate amendments. the order of amendments is Dorgan, million dollars. This was going to go to The next amendment would come from Santorum, then we come back to Sen- Custer Battles. Let me just tell the our side, and I ask unanimous consent ator DURBIN, and then I ask unanimous story of Custer Battles. I will abbre- that the Senator from Pennsylvania be consent that Senator MCCAIN be recog- viate it, but the story is these two guys recognized for purposes of offering an nized for the purpose of offering an show up in Iraq. They don’t have a amendment. amendment. great deal of experience, have very lit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tle money, but they decide they are objection? Without objection, it is so objection, it is so ordered. going to be a company now. They are ordered. Mr. WARNER. I advise the Senate we Mr. LEVIN. If the Senator will yield, going to be a company in Iraq, and are, as we say in the Navy, well under- they are going to provide security. I wonder if we could keep Senator DUR- way on this bill. The Senator from BIN in line after Senator SANTORUM, They start bidding on security con- Michigan and I are anxious to learn subject to the work being completed on tracts. All of a sudden, they are given from Senators their desire to have his amendment? a contract to provide security at the Mr. WARNER. Sure, the amendment amendments. We will do the best we Baghdad airport. The money starts would come next. can to accommodate them because it rolling in. It turns out, before this is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- appears now we will be able to remain all over with, from what I have ator from North Dakota. in session somewhat longer this learned, Custer Battles Company got Mr. DORGAN. Let me thank Sen- evening than originally anticipated more than $100 million in contract ators WARNER and LEVIN for their lead- due to the cancellation, I understand, money for various things. This is just a ership on this legislation. This is a of the White House picnic. I will con- part of the payment—in cash. very difficult task, to put together the sult with the leadership. It is my hope They have been charged with crimi- authorization for military expenditures we can work on into the early evening. nal behavior and fraud and other and military operations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- things. The allegations were that they I want to especially say I just walked ator from North Dakota. took the forklift trucks off the Bagh- in while they were talking about nam- Mr. DORGAN. This amendment is a dad airport, put them in a warehouse, ing an aircraft carrier after former rather comprehensive amendment. I repainted them blue, and then sold President Gerald Ford. That is a won- offer it on behalf of a good many of our them back to the Coalition Provisional derful thing to have done. Gerald Ford colleagues. Authority which was then running gave great service to his country in the I wish to describe why I offer this Iraq, which, of course, was us because Congress, as Vice President, and as amendment. As I do that, I wish to ac- the CPA was created by a document President of our country. I join them knowledge the outstanding work done signed by the Secretary of Defense. So in acknowledging the significant by my colleagues, Senator WARNER and this company allegedly took the fork- achievements of President Ford and Senator LEVIN, in dealing with all of lift trucks that existed at the Baghdad what he accomplished not only for these issues. There is an area, how- airport, for which they were providing himself but for this country as well. It ever—given what has happened with re- security, put them in a warehouse is a great way to honor him, by naming spect to wartime expenditures in the someplace, repainted them, and then an aircraft carrier for him. military and also contracting outside sold them back to the CPA. They also Mr. WARNER. I thank the Senator. of the military in the issue of recon- then created offshore subsidiaries in AMENDMENT NO. 4230 struction spending in the country of Lebanon and elsewhere to run money Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I Iraq—there is an issue which I believe through and beyond. send an amendment to the desk and is of great seriousness. I think we have We had a hearing on this subject. ask for its immediate consideration. had some of the most significant waste, Here is what the director of security at This amendment is sent to the desk on fraud, and abuse in the history of this the Baghdad airports said in a memo to behalf of myself and Senators BINGA- country just in recent years, with a the Coalition Provisional Authority MAN, BOXER, DAYTON, FEINGOLD, JOHN- massive amount of money that is that hired Custer Battles: SON, KERRY, KOHL, LAUTENBERG, pushed out of this Congress, pushed out Custer Battles have shown themselves to LEAHY, MIKULSKI, NELSON of Florida, of the administration into the hands of be unresponsive, uncooperative, incom- PRYOR, REID of Nevada, HARKIN, and contractors, into the hands of sub- petent, deceitful, manipulative and war prof- WYDEN. I ask for its immediate consid- contractors, and then subcontractors, iteers. Other than that, they are swell fel- eration. and subcontractors from them in the lows. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The country of Iraq. There is a massive That is a direct quote, yes. Let me clerk will report. amount of waste, fraud, and abuse. The read it again. The assistant legislative clerk read fact is, we are not dealing with it the as follows: Custer Battles have shown themselves to way we should. be unresponsive, uncooperative, incom- The Senator from North Dakota [Mr. DOR- I want to show a picture. This picture petent, deceitful, manipulative and war prof- GAN] for himself, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mrs. BOXER, shows a fellow standing here whom I iteers. Other than that, they are swell fel- Mr. DAYTON, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. have actually met. This is a picture lows. KERRY, Mr. KOHL, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEAHY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. NELSON of Florida, that was taken in the country of Iraq. Why do I raise this issue? It has been Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REID, Mr. HARKIN, and Mr. These are one-hundred-dollar bills, on ‘‘60 Minutes.’’ We have had a hear- WYDEN, proposes an amendment numbered wrapped in Saran wrap. This is $2 mil- ing about it. It is an example of what 4230. lion. These one-hundred-dollar bills has been happening in contracting, par- Mr. DORGAN. I ask unanimous con- were wrapped in Saran wrap to be the ticularly in Iraq. sent that the reading of the amend- size of a small football. This fellow, by Let me just say that the minute you ment be dispensed with. the way, said they actually threw some talk about contracting in Iraq, you

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11132 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 have to talk about Halliburton. The sion, with outstanding reviews always, about the water contracts. We have di- minute you talk about Halliburton, until she blew the whistle on what she rect testimony from physicians, Army there will be those who will say: Aha, believed were abuses in contracting. doctors, and others about providing you are trying to talk about Vice When she blew the whistle, then things nonpotable water for shaving, brushing President CHENEY, aren’t you? No, not started to change very, very quickly. teeth, and so on that is in worse condi- true. Vice President CHENEY is long She was demoted for having the cour- tion as water than the raw water com- gone from Halliburton. This is all age to tell the truth. When she spoke ing out of the Euphrates River. about Halliburton in Iraq. It has noth- out, they decided that they would re- What was going on with respect to ing to do with Vice President CHENEY. place Mrs. Greenhouse with a different this contracting is unbelievable. I have I want to go through some stories be- Pentagon official. That different Pen- just mentioned a couple of companies. cause they are very important. tagon official is now in this job. That There are more. I will not go on at There is a woman who was the top ci- person has over 40 years of Government great length. vilian contracting official at the Corps service, but has none of that service re- I think when you are at war, when a of Engineers over at the Pentagon. Her lated to procurement. So that person massive quantity of money is being name is Bunnatine Greenhouse. Some was selected to take this job knowing pushed out the door, that we ought to have written about Bunnatine. She re- nothing about the job. They now have decide to get tough on those who would ceived a top evaluation over two dec- that person in training, going to school be engaged in war profiteering. The ades from her superiors as one of the and training. amendment I have offered has a num- top procurement people in this coun- We have had plenty of examples of ber of provisions in it. try. She knew the law. She knew the cronies. I believe seven of the top jobs First, it punishes war profiteers with procedure. She had worked over two in FEMA were filled not with people significant punishment. It is a piece of decades and had always received top who knew anything about disasters but legislation that has been introduced recommendations from her superiors. with cronies, people who needed a job. separately here in U.S. Senate. That She was tough as nails and dedicated Stick them at FEMA. And then a hur- legislation was previously introduced to safeguarding the taxpayers’ money. ricane hits and we have an agency that by Senator LEAHY, but it is now made Then the Pentagon decided to award does not know what it is doing because a piece of this larger piece of legisla- a very large no-bid, sole-source con- you have a bunch of cronies involved in tion. We have a provision that would crack tract to a Halliburton subsidiary, Kel- that agency. down on contract cheaters by restoring logg, Brown & Root, something called Now we have a woman who was the a rule that this administration re- ‘‘Restore Iraqi Oil,’’ or the RIO con- top procurement official who blew the scinded, which the previous adminis- tract, which a number of my colleagues whistle on improper contracting, on tration put in place as a rule, that says are familiar with. both the Pentagon and also the com- Mrs. Greenhouse protested that the that if a contracting company exhibits pany, and for that she was demoted and way this was done was in violation of a pattern of failing to comply with the replaced by someone who is not cer- proper contracting procedures. She law, they can be debarred and sus- tified as an acquisition professional later found that Halliburton was found pended. That ought to be the rule. If and doesn’t have the ability. She is by auditors to have overcharged $61 you have a pattern of cheating you now, according to General Strock, million on a piece of the contract for ought to be suspended. ‘‘being brought up to speed on what it fuel delivery, and instead of taking the I have seen circumstances where we is she needs to know as a contracting company to task for Defense Depart- have had major defense contractors official.’’ ment auditors finding $61 million in over in criminal court being judged That is absurd. overcharges, the top leadership of the guilty on the same day that they were Let me describe some of the firsthand over in the Pentagon signing a new Corps of Engineers rushed to eyewitness issues in Iraq. Halliburton’s assistance and provided contract. It is a slap on the wrist, a pat Brand new $85,000 trucks that were on the back. That isn’t the way we the company with a waiver for the left on the side of the road because of overcharges, a waiver of normal cost ought to be dealing with this. a flat tire and then subsequently Punishing war profiteers, cracking reporting rules, concluding that the burned; 25 tons, 50,000 pounds, of nails prices were fair and reasonable. That down on contract cheaters, forcing real ordered by Kellogg, Brown & Root, the contract competition—it gets back to waiver was provided without the ap- wrong size, that are laying in the sands proval of the top contracting official what Mrs. Greenhouse indicated. You of Iraq; ordering hand towels for sol- can’t do these no-bid, sole-source con- who was required to have signed it. diers embroidered with the ‘‘KBR’’ They kept the top contracting offi- tracts for billions of dollars and decide logo, so they could double the price of cial, Mrs. Greenhouse, in the dark, and it does not matter to the taxpayer. Of the hand towels paid for by the Amer- did so deliberately. She learned about course, it matters. They are going to ican taxpayers; 42,000 meals a day the waiver when she read about it in end up paying through the nose—and charged to the taxpayers by Halli- the newspaper. When she spoke up, she that is exactly what has happened. burton, by KBR, 42,000 meals a day was bypassed, ignored, and then ulti- There is another provision that being served to the troops each day mately forced to resign or be demoted. would end cronyism in key positions. I This is what she told us. This relates paid for by taxpayers for the soldiers know it doesn’t deal just with defense to meetings that were held in the Pen- and only 14,000 are actually served; with respect to that, but we ought to tagon prior to bidding. Halliburton was leasing an SUV in Iraq for $7,500 a be expecting that people have some present in the meeting. She com- month; serving food at a cafeteria in qualifications when they come to their plained about the meetings being in Iraq for the soldiers, and a man named job. The top procurement official at violation by the way of the rules. Here Roy who was the supervisor in the food the Corps of Engineers has to be sent is what Bunny Greenhouse said: service kitchen said that the food was to training because she doesn’t have date-stamped ‘‘expired.’’ In other I can unequivocally state that the abuse the background. Why do they have the relating to contracts awarded to KBR rep- words, it had a date stamp, which opening? Because they demoted the resents the most blatant and improper con- meant the food wasn’t good anymore, person that had the background, was tract abuse I have witnessed during the and he was told by superiors that it given excellent recommendations in course of my professional career. doesn’t matter. Feed it to the troops. every performance evaluation, but was This from the top civilian con- It doesn’t matter that they had an ex- demoted because she had the courage tracting official in the Corps of Engi- pired date stamped—feed it to the to stand up and call the old boys net- neers. troops. work wrong when they tried to violate Does anybody care about this? What we have discovered is pretty contracting rules. This woman, by all accounts, was unbelievable. I will not go on at great The amendment also strengthens judged to be at the top of her profes- length because I have done it before whistleblower protection. I think it is

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SIGIR operates a hotline for reports of Claims Act provides for criminal and I have offered previously—and will possible waste, fraud, and abuse and civil sanctions. It is important we ad- again—legislation that would establish has uncovered criminal activity that here to due process protections for a Truman committee here in the U.S. has been referred for prosecution. debarments and suspension of contrac- Senate. The Truman committee was es- There are three separate GAO re- tors. tablished in the 1940s when the Senator views ongoing specifically to review Department of Defense 7640.2—Con- from Missouri went around this coun- contracting practices in Iraq—DOD’s tract Audit Followup system—imple- try to military bases and discovered efforts to identify and resolve cost ments OMB Circular A–50—requires substantial waste and fraud. issues on Iraqi reconstruction con- tracking of all audit reports with sig- We should do that again. I believe we tracts, Iraq reconstruction contracts, nificant audit findings and is mon- ought to have a Truman committee. I and agency competition requirements itored by the DOD Inspector General, have offered it I think three times on for Iraq reconstruction contracts since and includes semi-annual reports to the floor. I will offer it again. fiscal year 2004. Congress. Virtually all Defense Con- But this amendment is different. The proposed amendment covers a tract Audit Agency audits are subject This amendment is called Honest Lead- range of policies introduced under the to this followup tracking system. ership and Accountability in Con- jurisdiction of multiple committees, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tracting. It is a separate bill by over 30 including Homeland Security, Govern- THUNE). The Senator from Pennsyl- my colleagues here in Senate, and I mental Affairs, Judiciary, and Armed vania is recognized. offer it in total as an amendment to Services. Careful consideration and de- AMENDMENT NO. 4234 the underlying Defense authorization liberation is required on a number of Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I bill. proposed provisions in the amendment. send an amendment to the desk. My hope is we can have a discussion For example, one provision in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without about this. I have simply scratched the amendment addresses the issue of the objection, the pending amendment is surface about waste, fraud, and abuse role of contractors in performing inher- set aside. that we have uncovered. It is pretty ently governmental functions. Defini- The clerk will report. unbelievable. The American taxpayer tions of ‘‘inherently governmental The legislative clerk read as follows: shouldn’t stand for it, and neither functions’’ and the role of contractors The Senator from Pennsylvania [Mr. should the U.S. Congress, and we ought in supporting the Federal workforce in SANTORUM] proposes an amendment num- to take action right now on this piece a variety of duties is an important bered 4234. of legislation. There is no better time issue, the resolution of which would Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I than right now to decide we are going have wide-ranging consequences and ask unanimous consent that reading of to do something about this on behalf of impacts. It deserves investigation and the amendment be dispensed with. the taxpayers of this country. debate, not a few pages with a larger The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I yield the floor. amendment attached to a major bill. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, the Another provision addresses broad (The amendment is printed in today’s ranking member, together with our workforce policy issues. The amend- RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) leadership, had hoped to have a vote. ment contains a number of other prob- Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, this That will not occur at this time. We lematic provisions with undefined is an amendment that I spoke about are contemplating having that vote, terms of statutory requirements and yesterday and which I wanted to bring which would be on the Dorgan amend- disclosure requirements with question- to the floor. I think it is a very impor- ment, at 3:45 today. At this time, I can- able benefits. I know the committees of tant one. It is an amendment that is not speak to the finality of that. The jurisdiction, including Judiciary and embodied in the bill I introduced last leadership is considering that issue. In Governmental Affairs, will also want year dealing with Iran. It now has 61 the meantime, I will address the Dor- to review the details and impact of the cosponsors. gan amendment. proposed legislation and to relate it to We have had lots of debates on the The committee has been active in ex- the current statute and regulations. floor of this Senate. We have not had a ercising oversight on the Department The Armed Services Committee con- debate on what I believe is the greatest of Defense contracting, particularly in ducted oversight on the larger policy foreign policy threat to this country at Iraq, and held a hearing earlier this issues related to emergency or contin- this time; that is, Iran, what our poli- year focused specifically on recent gency contracting and held a previous cies should be toward Iran, and what findings of the Special Inspector Gen- hearing in May 2004 specifically on con- we as a Congress and the Senate should eral for Iraqi Reconstruction. In addi- tract management in Iraq. do with respect to supporting the tion, the committee held several acqui- The committee has also held a num- President’s policy or modifying the sition reform and general contract ber of Iraqi related hearings and brief- President’s policy with respect to Iran. oversight hearings this year. ings where Iraqi contracting issues This legislation which I have intro- I was particularly taken by some of have been discussed. duced as an amendment brings to- the remarks of the distinguished Sen- Frequent bipartisan staff briefings on gether a couple of pieces of legislation ator from North Dakota, Mr. DORGAN. Iraqi contracting have been conducted into this one amendment. Before I de- We do not take lightly the message with DOD, GAO, DOD IG and SIGIR of- scribe what the amendment is about, that he spoke to today. The Special In- ficials. Issues identified in the May 2004 let me describe what I believe is the spector General for Iraqi Reconstruc- hearing and in these briefings related problem that faces us and then lay out tion was established by Congress in Oc- to security contractors in Iraq and in- a prescription of what Congress can do tober 2004 to provide oversight of the surance costs have been the subject of in the interim to support the process of Iraqi relief and reconstruction fund and legislation in the last two authoriza- a diplomatic or peaceful solution to all obligations, expenditures, and reve- tion bills. This year’s authorization the problem that I am about to de- nues associated with reconstruction bill builds on these reforms with legis- scribe. and rehabilitation activities in Iraq. lation specific to effective and account- It is not a surprise to anyone reading The SIGIR oversight is accomplished able management of large programs the papers that Iran is in pursuit of a via independent audit, field inspec- and projects in hostile environments. nuclear weapon. They are fairly clear

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What ties them together is governments to stop them from devel- clear weapons. not just their terrorism but their ide- oping these weapons; or, third, a mili- As a result of that, the United States ology. Although there are different tary option. has been engaged in discussions, both strains and different ideas, they are I don’t think we are prepared at this with multinational organizations, as tied together in a common theme at a point to offer a military option, but well as with some of our allies who are common enemy, more importantly. with this amendment I am offering the similarly concerned about this attempt The largest piece of this mosaic, the other two. I am offering an amendment by Iran to develop this type of capa- dominant piece of this mosaic—and it that will both support and codify Exec- bility, to get them to cease to do so. is the dominant piece because it hap- utive Order sanctions already in place We have had attempts by the Russians pens to be the biggest piece with the against Iran; impose additional sanc- to get them to rely on them for this biggest wallet, the most resources—is tions, not on Iran but on other entities technology. We have now seen recent Iran. The mosaic is a big mosaic, but that are doing business with Iran; and efforts by the United States and a the major piece which tends to touch then try to impose a prohibition on im- group of countries to approach Iran in all of the other pieces in one way or an- porting into this country nuclear fuel multilateral talks about the possibility other is Iran. Iran not only supports assemblies made outside of this coun- of getting a different type of nuclear these organizations—some of them try if they do business with Iran. reactor there that does not lead to the very directly, others very indirectly— Companies have to make a choice potential for development of nuclear but it is itself a threat to the world. whether they want to do business with weapons. We have seen a whole host of How do we understand what this Iran or whether they want to do busi- attempts on the part of the world to threat is to America? We only need to ness with the United States. That is look at the new leader of the country: keep nuclear weapons out of the hands the sanctions part of it. So we need to Ahmadinejad is the new President. To of this regime. enact these provisions because a lot of Americans, the President is the leader The question is, Why? What is the what is in place right now is done of the country. In Iran, the President is great concern about Iran? Why do we through Executive Orders. Part of the an important position but traditionally have more concerns about them than, amendment directs the President to has not been the most important posi- say, other countries in the Middle East cut off foreign assistance to the host and in southeast Asia which have, in tion within the country of Iran. How- country of a company investing more fact, developed nuclear weapons? ever, it seems to be that Ahmadinejad than $20 million in Iran’s energy sec- The answer to me is obvious, but it is has taken that position to a new level tor; allow the President to waive that important we lay that out as to what because of his support from the ruling the great threat to this world is if Iran clerics within the country. As we under certain circumstances—and, by has the nuclear capability they seek to know, this is a country ruled by these the way, that is a prospective invest- develop. clerics, these mullahs. And the lead ment. It is very important we send a We are fighting a war right now and mullah is a spiritual adviser to signal to companies and countries that everyone focuses on the war in Iraq. Ahmadinejad, a supporter of his. He if they are going to continue to support Certainly that is important and that is has been very forthright about what this development within Iran, there are the major field of battle right now, but his design is. He has been very forth- consequences to the country and to the the war in Iraq is part of a broader war. right. He has stated publicly that he company for continuing to do that. The President described it as a war on would like to wipe out Israel off the There are a variety of different sanc- terror. I prefer to describe it as a war face of the Earth. This is a leader of a tions we place in this legislation. By on Islamic fascism, Islamic extremism. country that is trying to develop nu- the way, the sanctions portion of this The President has referred to it as Is- clear weapons, that has the resources legislation has already passed the lamic totalitarianism. It is a move- and the capability if not stopped to do House of Representatives. It passed by ment within Islam, within the Middle so, that has been very clear about its a vote of over 300 votes in the House— East, within southeast Asia, but it ac- desire to use these weapons to elimi- well over 300 votes in the House. So the tually goes beyond the Middle East and nate the State of Israel. House has already spoken on this issue, southeast Asia that believes in, eventu- He has also made a lot of other com- has already said we want to codify the ally, the domination of the entire ments that would lead one to believe sanctions that are in place. We want to world, the Islamization of the entire he does not want to stop there with re- impose new sanctions on companies world under this rather radical ide- spect to his designs on the war against and countries that do business with ology, this fascist ideology. the ‘‘infidels.’’ Iran, particularly in their energy sec- This is not one particular group or So we have in the person of this tor, and we want to make companies one particular faction that is in President a character that has the re- choose between doing business in the charge. This is not one group—al-Qaida sources, is developing the technology, United States with respect to the nu- or Islamic jihad or the nation State of has the desire, and wants to use this clear program versus Iran and the nu- Iran—but it is a mosaic of different or- capability if it was developed, and has clear program. ganizations, some of which are not nec- said so publicly, repeatedly. That is a Mr. WARNER. Will the Senator essarily allied with each other but co- pretty serious threat. In fact, I can yield? ordinated with each other. think of no other threat that is more Mr. SANTORUM. I am happy to We saw that the other day when Abu serious than that. This man and this yield. Mus’ab al-Zarqawi was killed. We saw country is actively pursuing the devel- Mr. WARNER. Could the Senator Hamas come forward and call this al- opment of these weapons. I don’t know state the time when the House cast Qaida leader a brother in the struggle. of anyone in the world who does not be- that vote? These are not organizations, at least lieve that is what Iran is doing. Mr. SANTORUM. April of this year. from all of our intelligence, that are The Senate has, so far, not taken any Mr. WARNER. It seems to me that closely tied, but they have a common action to try to deter that develop- vote preceded some remarkable devel- theme. Even though they have dif- ment, to try to change the political dy- opments which have taken place in the ferent views of Islam, they have a gen- namic within Iran. Obviously, we have international forum within our coun- eral idea of a war, a jihad, against the not taken any action to pursue any try. With the great leadership of the West and against the infidels, if you military force to stop them from doing Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, will. so. we have taken some strong initiatives

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Because the Presi- amendment that I am offering until sortium of nations—Great Britain, dent has been very clear: If the Ira- several months. If the President is seri- France, United States, and now re- nians do not come to the table here, ous about what the President has said, cently both Russia and China partici- they are going to seek resolutions at that they do not have months but pating in some way. the U.N. to begin the process toward a weeks, I do not anticipate that any- Does the Senator think the amend- different way of resolving this dis- thing we do here today will have any ment is wise in light of what is taking pute—maybe that is the best way to impact on the deadline or any of these place now? put it—in a way that could be a lot negotiations. Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I more confrontational. I think what they will do is signal to would say that the developments have So I think the Senate speaking at the Iranians that not only is the House been—I would not call them dramatic. this moment is actually critical for us serious about this, but even now that I would say they are modest in this re- to force the Iranians’ hands. I am not they are engaged potentially in a nego- spect: they are modest in the sense particularly hopeful, by the way, that tiated settlement, that the Senate is that the United States, for the first the Iranians will come to the table or serious about pursuing this if, in fact, time, has decided to join with other will agree to any of the provisions that the Iranians do not come forward with countries in making an offer to Iran. the groups have laid out. I understand an agreement. The wisdom of that can be debated. why the President has done so. I do not If there is an agreement, we may What would be dramatic is if Iran believe they have any desire to comply. want to take another look at this. But would seriously consider doing what is I think it is important for us not to I do not think any harm is done by being suggested, and I don’t see any in- blink. I think this is a moment for us passing this legislation and putting us dication they are willing to do so nor to deal with this issue, to debate it in the conference so if, in fact, things do I anticipate their willingness to do here, and to vote on it or to approve do not go well or if, in fact, we be- so. this amendment to send a very clear lieve—whatever the result is of these My concern is—and the President has message to the Iranian Government negotiations—that it is important for us to go on record on some of these or been very clear about this—that Iran is that we stand four square behind this all of these things, that we are in a po- already jockeying around, seeming to President and this administration in sition to produce a bill relatively extend the time for consideration and doing what we can here at this point in drawing this out, certainly, to their ad- quickly and send that message. time both from the standpoint of sanc- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I cer- vantage. If you are developing a pro- tions as well as supporting a change of tainly respect the views of my col- gram, and you are actively pursuing regime from within Iran. league who once served on the Armed developing a capability, the longer you Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank Services Committee. I regret that the can stall any action by your adver- my colleague. Senator felt there were other areas Yesterday, the Senate had an oppor- saries to stop you from doing so, buy- where he could serve his country other tunity to visit with the Secretaries of ing that time is of great value to Iran. than in our committee. But we still What we are seeing with this develop- State and Defense. I believe my distin- consider him a member of the com- ment already, Iranians are trying to guished colleague from Pennsylvania mittee. buy time. was there, as was I. And while those The Senator is quite accurate that it The President has said, and I am not discussions are private in nature, I just is likely that this bill will be before sure the other countries have been simply say that with those discussions, this body into next week. I am hoping quite as firm as the United States combined with other discussions and to conclude next week. Then, of course, has—that they have weeks, not communications I have had with the there will be a period of time there- months, to make this decision. Department of State, I am somewhat after in which we will have a delibera- However, I have seen no indication more encouraged about the prospects tion between the two bodies in the con- that the Iranians are anywhere near of the negotiations now taking place ference. accepting this proposal. I will make than perhaps my colleague from Penn- But I would like to have some addi- the argument that this is actually a sylvania. tional time today for purposes of con- very good time for the Senate to speak My main concern is, given the fra- sultation. I assure the Senator, he has and say we see this as a very serious gility of the situation with regard to a right to move forward, as he has issue, that we need to at this point these negotiations, the almost over- sought to do at this time. I say to the speak into this very critical juncture. riding importance of the question of Senator, if you can indulge the chair- I would say it is more important now the weapons-of-mass-destruction issue, man in trying to schedule such action that we have this vote, or more impor- and the need to have Iran publicly as may take place on this amendment tant now that we pass this, to show the begin to cooperate with the IAEA and at some point today, a little later than Iranians that both Chambers support other organizations to prevent the pro- now, I would be appreciative of that. this President in his desire, our coun- liferation of that type of weapon—I Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I try’s desire, a bipartisan desire, to see just wonder, had the Senator thought have tremendous respect for my former that Iran does not develop this capa- about maybe an effective date of this chairman. I say to the Senator, I bility. The Senate going on record, amendment to give some reasonable served 8 absolutely remarkable and codifying sanctions, increasing sanc- period of time for these negotiations to wonderful years on your committee, tions and, the point I did not get a take place as to the effective date of and got to serve under Senator Thur- chance to discuss but I will momen- the amendment? mond and then your great leadership. I tarily, funding prodemocracy, author- Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, certainly will do everything I can to izing funding for prodemocracy groups, what I would certainly say to the work with you to make sure we can and for more communication, public chairman is, this is the Defense author- come to some agreement as to how we diplomacy within the country of Iran ization bill. We will probably be here can dispose of this amendment, wheth- to communicate to the dissidents with- the remainder of this week and maybe er it is a vote or whether it is accepted

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I want to make it very, very clear those documents were signed in every in this body from both sides of the that personally that regime is the university in Iran, they conducted aisle. It passed, as I said, with well greatest threat to this country and training courses for the students on over 300 votes in the House. And this must be removed. That is how I feel. how to strap on and detonate a suicide issue is quite timely. So I would be Now, that is not in this legislation. But bomb. happy to suspend any request for votes that is, to me, one of the highest na- This is the enemy we are con- until we can negotiate how we would tional security priorities of this coun- fronting. This is why I think it is im- dispose of this amendment. try. portant for us to step forward now and Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank I think the best way to do that under have this debate, to step forward now my colleague. He is recognized as one the current circumstances is to support and pass this legislation, to send a sig- of the leaders of our party, and he is pro-democracy groups, to support nal now, while they are deciding very cooperative with regard to all leg- groups that would like to see changes whether to engage the United States islative matters. within Iran and peaceful changes. and the free world in the pursuit of My understanding is the Dorgan The one gentleman I met with just peaceful nuclear energy as opposed to amendment is the pending amendment; recently, a couple weeks ago, was very nuclear warheads. It is important for is that correct? clear about the intention of at least the Senate to act. This is our moment The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the student movement within Iran to in history. This is the great threat that Santorum amendment is now pending. be a peaceful movement, similar to faces us. This is the war we are cur- Mr. WARNER. I see. And we did not what happened in the old Soviet Union. rently engaged in, and this is the prin- move on the Dorgan amendment as of They believe they can, in fact, rally cipal player on that stage today. We yet. support. But they need support. They must act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Dor- need resources. They need to commu- I thank the Chair. gan amendment was set aside. nicate. One of the things this legisla- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. WARNER. Set aside. At the ap- tion does is provide not $10 million but ator from Maine is recognized. propriate time, will the distinguished $100 million for that purpose. The rea- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, is the Senator from Pennsylvania, when he son I talk about the difference is that floor open to debate on the underlying completes his remarks, move to have in the interim the President, thank- bill, or would the Presiding Officer ad- this amendment set aside for the time fully, took some of the provisions of vise me as to the pending business? being? the Iran Freedom Support Act, which The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. SANTORUM. I would be happy to is the bulk of this amendment that I ator may debate the underlying bill. do so after we have had discussions am proposing today, and proposed that Ms. COLLINS. I thank the Chair. about how we can dispose of this in the emergency supplemental that he I rise in strong support of the fiscal amendment, absolutely. sent up and that we will be voting on, year 2007 National Defense Authoriza- Mr. WARNER. I thank the Chair. in all likelihood, tomorrow. So that tion Act. This legislation provides es- Mr. President, I see our colleague money is being appropriated, in this sential resources to our troops, wheth- from Maine, a member of the com- case, before it is being authorized. But er they are engaged in combat in Iraq mittee, and in due course I expect, this is the authorization, and sets an and Afghanistan, in training and serv- after the completion of the Senator’s authorization level of $100 million, ice at home, or in deployments in other remarks, the Senator from Maine can which is what the President’s request countries around the world. I thank my be recognized. was. colleagues, the distinguished chairman Mr. SANTORUM. Thank you, Mr. Excuse me, the President’s request and ranking member of the Armed Chairman. was $75 million. We make it $100 mil- Services Committee, Senators WARNER Mr. President, if I can just finish the lion. and LEVIN, for putting together an ex- explanation of the legislation, I talked So we think this is important to send cellent bill and also for their strong about the sanctions portions of this another strong signal that we support commitment to our Nation’s Armed legislation. The final component of the efforts for peaceful change within Iran, Forces. legislation deals with what we call the that we support those who on the Through the leadership of Chairman pro-democracy side. This is very inter- evening of 9/11 stood in the city of WARNER and Senator TALENT, the esting. I introduced this legislation Tehran in candlelight vigils in support Seapower Subcommittee chairman, the last year. Actually, I introduced it 3 of Americans. We support the Iranian legislation before us strengthens our years ago. It provided, at the time we people who would like to see the op- Nation’s shipbuilding program by au- introduced it 3 years ago, $10 million pression end in that country that they thorizing construction of eight new for the pro-democracy component of have suffered under now for over 25 ships and by providing $12.1 billion in this. years. So this is a vitally important shipbuilding moneys, an increase of I felt very strongly this was really component of this authorization, and it $1.5 billion above the President’s re- the key to this legislation. In fact, just is a very important signal to the people quest. This legislation wisely focuses meeting a few weeks ago with a stu- of Iran. on the declining size of the Navy fleet dent dissident who had recently es- When I met with that student leader and takes significant strides toward caped from Iran, I am even more con- a few weeks ago, he told me how evil strengthening the shipbuilding pro- vinced there is a strong anti-regime this regime was on a personal level, not gram. It also provides some much need- movement within Iran. There is a very only with his imprisonment for leading ed stability for the industrial base that strong pro-American component of the student protests, but also with the cur- will be called upon to build and sustain Iranian population that understands rent group of students who are, in the the current force and the future fleet. the tremendous effort that our country eyes of the regime, a great threat to The Chief of Naval Operations, Admi- has put forward in Iraq and Afghani- the future of that regime. He talked ral Mullen, has put forward a 313-ship stan, and, like most people around the about how his sister, who is a student long-range Navy shipbuilding plan that world, seek self-determination and at one of the universities in Iran, re- is a genuine effort to address long- freedom. It is very important for us to cently had to sign a document as a con- standing congressional concerns that

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That of the Defense authorization bill stands junction with the University of Maine. degree of instability, coupled with less- in stark contrast to the House Defense It also provides $2 million to the Uni- than-economic production rates, has authorization bill that recommends versity of Maine’s Army Center of Ex- contributed to significant cost growth full funding for the procurement of cellence in order to continue the design in naval shipbuilding programs. The only one DD(X) and does not adopt the and testing of lightweight ballistic CNO’s plan, combined with more robust critical split funding approach. Failure panel tent inserts made from com- funding from Congress, will begin to re- to support the budget for two DD(X)s posite materials. These potentially verse the dangerous decline in Navy would exacerbate the production gap lifesaving panels protect our troops shipbuilding. facing BIW in Maine and would pose a from insurgent attacks when they are I am pleased that this bill provides significant risk to the DD(X) program sheltered in temporary dining or sleep- full funding for the DD(X) destroyer that the CNO has so strongly endorsed ing facilities in hostile environments. program, including split funding of the and that the committee has consist- This is particularly important to the first two ships’ detailed design and con- ently supported. Navy officials testi- State of Maine because we lost Na- struction. The DD(X) is so important fied before the Senate Armed Services tional Guardsmen in Iraq who were to our future national security. This Committee that authorizing only one eating in an unprotected mess tent. ship will have high-tech capabilities DD(X) in fiscal year 2007 would result Had we had those composite ballistic that currently do not exist on the in the following negative consequences. inserts for this tent, truly, I believe, Navy’s surface combatants. These ca- First, it would cause significant pro- lives and injuries would have been pabilities include far greater offensive gram delay and disruption. Second, it saved and avoided. and precision firepower, advanced would increase program costs. Third, it The legislation also authorizes $9.6 stealth technologies, numerous engi- would have a negative impact on the million for the Portsmouth Naval Ship- neering and technological innovations shipbuilder industrial base. Fourth, it yard and Drydock Waterfront Support that will allow for reduced crew size would defer the planned competitive Facility in Kittery, ME. This will re- and thus help to reduce the lifecycle contract awards from 2009 until at place the current submarine support cost of the ship and sophisticated, ad- least 2011. And, finally, it would force center that is more than 60 years old vanced weapons systems such as the the Navy into a lead-follow scenario and poorly designed for current use. electromagnetic rail gun. that would require an additional $450 This legislation also provides much Constructing the first two DD(X)s in million in shipbuilding funds. Approval needed funds for other national prior- 2007 and 2008 will contribute to the of split funding is, therefore, critical to ities. The legislation authorizes incen- sustainment of our Nation’s highly moving the DD(X) program forward. It tive payments for civilian health care skilled shipbuilding workforces, includ- strives to keep both DD(X) shipbuilders providers who provide services to ing the employees at Bath Iron Works on an equal footing during this key TRICARE beneficiaries in rural and in my home State of Maine. I am very transitional period. medically underserved areas. I know proud of these highly skilled workers Furthermore, the House version of that is a concern of the Presiding Offi- and their contributions to our Nation’s the DOD authorization bill rec- cer as well. Any of us who represent defense. Split funding between the first ommends reducing the overall DD(X) rural States realize how difficult it is two DD(X) ships is a key component of program to only two ships, a signifi- to ensure an adequate supply of health the CNO’s 313-ship plan and will make cant decrease from the Navy’s require- care providers. an important contribution to stabi- ment for a minimum of seven DD(X)s It also follows on the Senate’s action lizing a critical naval shipbuilding pro- as part of the 313-ship plan. At one earlier this year by repealing provi- gram, allowing for a more steady plan point a couple of years ago, the Navy sions of the Survivor Benefit Plan that for the fragile dual-source service com- said it actually needs 12 DD(X)s. I still require the offset of military retire- batant shipbuilding industrial base, believe the military requirements sug- ment annuity payments by amounts and achieving long-term program af- gest that that is the accurate number. received for dependency and indemnity fordability through stability and other But for the House committee to slash compensation. It authorizes accelera- ongoing Navy and industry initiatives. the number of ships under this program tion of the effective date of the paid-up Split funding for the DD(X) also sup- to two would seriously jeopardize our provision from October 1, 2008, to Octo- ports cost-effective construction ac- national security. I hope we will pro- ber 1, 2006, for retirees who reach age 70 tivities at both of our shipbuilding ceed with the Senate’s much better and have paid premiums for 30 years. yards that concentrate on surface com- plan to proceed with a minimum of Finally, let me again, since the dis- batants. That will help stabilize and seven DD(X) ships. tinguished chairman is now in the preserve two shipyards in order to I am also pleased that the committee Chamber, commend him for his ex- meet future Navy requirements. If agreed to my request for $25 million in traordinary leadership and dedication there were ever any doubt about the funding to accomplish planning and en- to the men and women who are serving need to have two shipyards capable of gineering for the modernization of the in our Armed Forces. We are very for- constructing surface combatants, sure- DDG–51 Arleigh Burke destroyer class. tunate to have such a talented and ly those doubts were put to rest by the This program, which has been in effect committed chairman and ranking mi- extensive damage that Hurricane in the past few years, is already show- nority member as we do on this com- Katrina caused at the Ingalls Shipyard. ing significant promise of significant mittee. I am very proud to be a mem- We simply cannot afford to have only savings to the Navy by applying some ber. I offer my full support to the im- one shipyard that is capable of re- of the technology that is being devel- portant legislation before us. sponding to the needs of our Navy for oped for the destroyer of the 21st cen- I yield the floor. capable advanced surface combatants. tury, the DD(X), and backfitting the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- That is why it is so critical that our DDG. This has the potential, for exam- ator from Virginia. procurement strategies recognize that ple, to reduce crew size on the retro- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank and are developed and designed to sus- fitted DDGs by about 30 to 40 sailors. our distinguished colleague from tain both yards. That certainly is significant as well. Maine. She is a valued member of the In doing so, we are helping the Navy The Senate’s fiscal year 2007 Defense Senate Armed Services Committee. meet its needs. Our naval fleet has authorization bill also includes funding She has taken enormous interest in been declining for far too many years. for other important defense-related shipbuilding. Obviously, she has one of This bill will take a significant step to- projects that benefit Maine and our na- the world’s finest yards in her State.

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Iraq day after day after day that we time, it is our hope and expectation So I commend our colleague from have been seeing. The man who was the that we will have another amendment North Dakota for offering this impor- mastermind of those atrocities is now soon brought to the floor. tant amendment. I support this amend- gone. It is a significant victory for the AMENDMENT NO. 4230 ment. I hope the Senate will adopt it intelligence capabilities of our country The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and not table it because it includes and our military personnel who ator from Michigan is recognized. many important reforms and changes achieved this remarkable feat. I hope Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I want to in our contracting process to address this will begin another phase in the particularly commend the Senator some of the abuses that have been iden- stabilization of Iraq. from North Dakota for sections 1521 tified by the expert agencies that we Clearly we need to assure that our and 1522 of his amendment which ad- actually utilize and hire to do these troops have what they need to do the dress the issue of competition in con- kinds of reviews. job. Part of what is in this supple- tracting. This is an issue that I have Mr. President, I yield the floor and mental appropriations bill is money for been concerned about since I worked suggest the absence of a quorum. training of Iraqi troops, because if we with Senator Bill Cohen to enact the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. are going to stabilize Iraq, it is going Competition in Contracting Act in 1984. DEMINT). The clerk will call the roll. to be with Iraqi security forces. That is Sections 1521 and 1522 in Senator The legislative clerk proceeded to what the Iraqis want, it is what we DORGAN’s amendment build on the call the roll. want, it is what our allies want, and it Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask principle that the Federal Government, is certainly what the people of the unanimous consent that the order for taxpayers, and Government contrac- world who believe in freedom want for tors all benefit from the competitive the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the people of Iraq. award of Federal contracts. I was The other part of the bill is one that objection, it is so ordered. pleased to work with Senator DORGAN Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, the is very important to my home State of and his staff in drafting these par- Senator from Florida desires to speak Texas, as well as to Louisiana, Ala- ticular provisions of his amendment. regarding the National Guard. For that bama, Mississippi, and the other States Over the last 10 years, the Govern- purpose—oh, yes, Mr. President, I had that have suffered so much from hurri- ment Accountability Office, the De- indicated to the distinguished Senator canes last season. We have never seen partment of Defense Inspector General, from Texas that she could speak. She the ravages of a hurricane like we saw and others have documented numerous wanted how much time? after Katrina and then Rita following shortcomings in the application of Mrs. HUTCHISON. I wanted 10 min- so closely after that. competition rules by Federal agencies. utes. This bill, for the first time, has These problems have included, one, nu- Mr. WARNER. Why doesn’t the Sen- begun to acknowledge the part that my merous unjustified sole-source awards ator from Texas go first. home State of Texas played in this re- under Government-wide, multiple- Mr. LEVIN. The two Senators will be covery effort. We had a situation we award contracts. Some studies have in- recognized in that order? have never had before in the history of dicated that more than 50 percent of Mr. WARNER. Yes. The Senator from our country. The first hurricane, Hurri- such awards have been made on a sole- Texas and the Senator from Florida. cane Katrina, did not hit Texas, but source basis. Second, the award of huge I yield the floor. Texas had a major part in the disaster what are called indefinite delivery/in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- recovery. That is because 500,000 people definite quantity, or IDIQ, contracts— ator from Texas is recognized. were moved from Louisiana to Texas some of them in the billions of dol- SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS almost overnight. It was the biggest lars—go to individuals, individual con- Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I migration from one State to another in tractors, rather than multiple contrac- thank the distinguished senior Senator our country’s history. tors. from Virginia for allowing me to take It has been a costly endeavor for the These single awards—these indefinite this time to speak about the supple- people of Texas, one which they have delivery and indefinite quantity con- mental appropriations bill. I certainly stood up and handled with grace be- tracts—basically give a single con- want to start by saying that I think yond any imagination. But it is time tractor the right to sole-source award the authorization bill that is before us that we reimburse the people of Texas of innumerable highly lucrative is a good bill that will authorize the because some of our communities are projects. Such contracts include the spending for our troops in the field. I having to increase taxes to carry the highly visible contracts awarded to plan to speak separately on that later burden, and that is not right. It was a Halliburton relative to Iraq. in the week. natural disaster for which Texans Sections 1521 and 1522 of the Dorgan Today, I want to talk about the sup- stepped up to the plate, because we are amendment would address these prob- plemental appropriations bill that the a neighboring State, to try to handle, lems by prohibiting, with limited waiv- Senate will pass at 10 o’clock tomorrow and now we have suffered the con- er authority, the issuance of long-term, because this is a very important emer- sequences. This bill helps us in that re- open-ended contracts, like Hallibur- gency supplemental. Obviously, the covery effort. ton’s LOGCAP contract, to a single majority of this bill, $70.4 billion, is for The first part that is so important company. Federal agencies would be our military. It is to make sure that for us is the equity in reimbursement required to issue such contracts to we support our men and women in the rates for the communities hit by Hurri- more than one company so that they very important mission that we have cane Rita. Since Hurricane Rita hit in could compete with each other for asked them to do. I cannot imagine September of 2005, the counties on the work, unless the agency makes a deter- sending our troops into harm’s way and Louisiana side of the Sabine River have mination that it is not practical to do not assuring that they have the equip- been able to put up 10 percent, with a so and reports that determination to ment they need to do the job. So we are 90-percent Federal reimbursement. Congress. That section of the amend- doing that in this bill—$70.4 billion for This has been very helpful to the peo- ment would also extend to civilian uparmoring of vehicles, for more air- ple of Louisiana. But on the other side agencies a legislative provision that we craft, and the Bradley fighting vehicle of the Sabine River, where the same wrote 4 years ago to eliminate abusive upgrades that they so desperately need. hurricane hit, our counties have had to

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They have talked now about having to huge difference. AMENDMENT NO. 4237 raise the property tax rates to pay for There is also a picture on the front Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. President, I call the cleanup, and some have borrowed page of the Houston Chronicle just be- up amendment No. 4237, which is at the money and issued bonds to try to do fore that mayor’s race with a billboard desk. the cleanup. Bond issues should never for New Orleans mayor, Ray Nagin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The be used for that kind of an emergency We can tell just from these anecdotal clerk will report. or any kind of operational expenditure. pieces of evidence that this is an evacu- The assistant legislative clerk read Bonds are for capital expenditures. ation which is affecting Texas to a as follows: They knew that it was not good public huge extent. The Senator from Florida [Mr. MARTINEZ] policy, but they had no alternative be- The $235 million in this bill will help proposes an amendment numbered 4237. cause these are counties which are these school districts make up for the Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. President, I ask rural, not rich in property values, and deficit they have been funding all year unanimous consent that the reading of it was a huge strain. and, again, raising property taxes in the amendment be dispensed with. In this bill, those 22 counties in East Texas to pay for it will not now be nec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Texas will get the reimbursement rate essary. objection, it is so ordered. that has been given on the Louisiana We are going to monitor the enroll- The amendment is as follows: side. I am so grateful to the Senate for ment of the number of schoolchildren (Purpose: To provide that States likely to be doing this in a way that does allow eq- in these school districts this fall to see effected by the hurricane season in 2007 are uity for the first time since last Sep- if we have large numbers of displaced afforded a priority in funding for replace- ment equipment for the National Guard) tember. This has been such a relief to schoolchildren—because schools are At the end of subtitle B of title I, add the these counties. I have had calls from not yet fully open in New Orleans—and following: mayors and county judges who were al- we will come back and ask for more SEC. 114. REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE most giving up hope because they did supplemental funds for the Katrina ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. not know how they would manage this evacuees who are not planning to make In allocating amounts authorized to be ap- crisis, and now they see light at the a permanent home in Texas but are propriated by section 101(5) for other pro- end of the tunnel. still in our education system. curement for the Army for the procurement I thank my colleagues for supporting Because of the fairness of the con- of replacement equipment for the National this bill. I know the bill will pass. I ference committee—and I particularly Guard, the Secretary of Defense shall afford a priority in the allocation of such funds to particularly thank Senator COCHRAN, mention Congressman KEVIN BRADY, the States likely to experience a hurricane Senator BYRD, Senator GREGG, Senator Congressman TED POE, Congressman during the 2007 hurricane season. COLLINS, Senator SPECTER, Senator HAL ROGERS, and Congressman HENRY Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. President, I ask LIEBERMAN, and Senator KENNEDY. It BONILLA for helping us put forward the unanimous consent that Senator BILL was these Senators who helped us get case that needed to be made for Texas NELSON of Florida be added as a co- through the equity in reimbursement to show that we had to have some eq- sponsor of the amendment. that will so help our East Texas coun- uity in the East Texas counties that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ties. were hit by Rita, as well as the edu- objection, it is so ordered. The other part of this hurricane re- cational community that was so af- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, will the lief bill is in the educational area. fected by the evacuees who came to our Senator yield? It was my under- When we had half a million evacuees, State immediately after Katrina. This standing that the Senator from Florida we were looking at, of course, edu- is going to go a long way toward help- was going to speak on an existing cating their children. After an initial ing them. amendment or some other subject, and enrollment of 43,000 children, mostly in We are also hoping to have some of he now has offered an amendment? Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Aus- the money for infrastructure reim- Mr. MARTINEZ. Yes. tin, some in the East Texas counties bursement after Hurricane Rita that is Mr. LEVIN. There is a lineup of that also were hit by Rita, we did agree also included in this bill, but it is at amendments to which we had pre- in a previous supplemental to reim- the discretion of the Secretary of Hous- viously agreed. It was not my under- burse these school districts. We author- ing and Urban Development. standing the Senator would be offering ized impact aid of $6,000 per student to This is a balanced bill. It is the first an amendment. cover the cost of education for students time we have been able to recognize Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, if the displaced by Hurricane Katrina. How- that though a State wasn’t hit by the Senator will yield, I have been trying ever, they were only able to do the re- first natural disaster, it nevertheless to work with the Senator from Florida imbursement at a rate of $4,000. So had a huge impact on the economy of to revise a draft I saw. these school districts were taking a hit the State. Our State stepped up to the Mr. MARTINEZ. Correct. of $2,000 per student. The current sup- plate, and this bill begins to equalize Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, it plemental bridges that gap, which is a the burden our State has carried. seems to me, if the Senator withdraws huge help for these communities. I appreciate my colleagues listening the amendment, the managers can Just to give one an idea of the im- to me. I appreciate their help in the work with him and then the Senator pact of Hurricane Katrina on Texas, it original Senate bill. I appreciate the from Florida can speak to the generic is normal to see a two-page ad in a members of the conference committee substance of the amendment, which I newspaper that advertises polling loca- who did so much to help, and I cer- believe is a very important amend- tions for elections. One would see in tainly appreciate the chairman, Sen- ment. any normal election in a county all of ator COCHRAN, Senator BYRD, Senator Mr. MARTINEZ. I have no problem the polling places on election day. This GREGG, Senator COLLINS, Senator SPEC- doing that. I will be glad to withdraw newspaper I am holding up doesn’t TER, Senator LIEBERMAN, and Senator the amendment. seem to look that unusual. It is a list KENNEDY for helping us create the eq- AMENDMENT NO. 4237, WITHDRAWN of polling places for the New Orleans uity that will exist when this con- Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. President, I ask mayor’s race. What is interesting is ference report is agreed to tomorrow. unanimous consent to withdraw this is the Houston Chronicle. This I thank the Chair. I yield the floor. amendment No. 4237.

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If we had listened in our State of Florida, where we are my colleague, the Senator from Flor- to detractors who told us to cut and currently and have been previously ida is now in the process of rewriting run, al-Zarqawi would be alive and consistent victims of recent hurri- it. I suggest we wait until he has de- planning his next killing and the fu- canes, as well as other hurricane-prone cided on the version he would like to ture of a radical caliphate in Iraq. The States, to do everything they can to submit at the appropriate time. constant talk about withdrawal and prepare for potential storms. But even Mr. MARTINEZ. That will be fine. I the ceaseless pursuit of establishing a with the best preparedness, storms was under the impression Senator timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops have a way of taking unexpected turns, LEVIN had seen the amendment. I will directly undermines the mission. It un- and as we have seen over the past three make sure he gets a copy. dermines morale. Why would we ever years, the National Guard plays a cru- Mr. LEVIN. I very much appreciate want to alert our enemies and give cial role in helping stabilize areas in it. them our precise plans? A timetable is the immediate hours and days fol- Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. President, I ask only tied to the success of our forces lowing the disastrous hurricanes we unanimous consent that I be allowed to and the political situation on the have experienced recently. speak for up to 10 minutes on the sub- ground. While we all wish to see the For instance, last year alone, the ject of the amendment and come back end of the struggle and our troops’ safe Florida National Guard deployed 5,800 to the issue of calling it up at the ap- return home, this must not be deter- troops within the State of Florida and propriate time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mined by an arbitrary deadline that along the gulf coast during 4 major objection, it is so ordered. The Senator signals retreat in defeat. After all the hurricanes. To support Hurricane from Florida is recognized. Iraqis have achieved—peaceful demo- Katrina recovery efforts, the Florida Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. President, the cratic elections, an interim and now Guard sent 2,500 troops to Mississippi issue of the ongoing war on terror and permanent government, a police force, as part of the emergency compact the very important role the National and building of the armed forces—how agreement the States have with the Guard is playing in this effort is the could we think about abandoning this Guard. They have done their job with subject of my amendment. I wanted to struggle and mission before we meet dedication and competence. start first by congratulating President with success? The point is that during hurricane Bush, who visited Baghdad yesterday. The clear goals of this war—to pro- season, during the war on terror, we The President once again is showing tect America and our vital national in- cannot sustain the National Guard his commitment and his leadership in terests, to rid the world of radical Is- without prioritizing equipment re- this difficult fight. He went to Iraq to lamic terrorists, to reshape the Middle placement. They need this equipment show his support for the now-formed East and bring democracy to one of the for training. They need this equipment Iraqi Government and again to offer darkest and most historically undemo- for those times when they are needed his support to the brave men and cratic corners of the world—is Wil- to be activated in honoring their State women who are fighting this war and sonian in its vision and Churchillian in and Federal missions here at home. offer his support to them and their its urgency. I commend President Bush The Guard wears many hats and families. for his leadership, Secretary Rumsfeld plays a vital role in fighting the war on The last 7 days have been historic. for his diligence, Generals Abizaid and terror and in responding to catas- The bringing to justice Abu Mus’ab al- Casey, the commanders on the field, trophes here at home. I have offered an Zarqawi, al-Qaida’s No. 2 figure in the and the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and amendment to ensure that their re- world, second only to Osama bin marines in the theater for their perse- equipment is not deferred. The amend- Laden, was great news for freedom-lov- verance, competence, and for their ment directs the Secretary of Defense ing Iraqis and for the men and women honor; also, our Secretary of State and to place a priority on providing re- of the U.S. Armed Forces who have pa- our very capable Ambassador Khalilzad placement equipment to Guard units, tiently and methodically hunted this for their success and the way they have particularly in those States which are terrorist to his end, and most of all a assisted the formation of a new govern- prone and historically have been shown crucial step for us in winning the war ment. to be frequent victims of hurricanes. on terror. For U.S. special operations In relation to the continuing war on The first named storm of the season, forces, this was yet another impressive terror, there is one issue I am con- Tropical Storm Alberto, just visited victory in removing an enormous ob- cerned with, and that is the process by the State of Florida. NOAA has told us stacle to peace in Iraq and victory of which our National Guard units are that we are in for an active hurricane our Armed Forces. By capturing Sad- currently being reequipped. Today, we cycle that could last for a decade or dam Hussein, tracking and killing his have a situation in our National Guard more. From New England to Texas to sons, Uday and Qusay, and now killing units from Florida—and I imagine Na- Louisiana to Florida, hurricane-prone Zarqawi, our special operations forces tional Guard units from many other States require National Guard units continue to effectively serve the cause States—which are sent to war with that will be able to meet important of freedom. Iraq is a better place for their own equipment; that is, the men missions abroad and at home. Meeting these actions, and America will be and women, the trucks, the tanks, the this mission requires prioritizing their safer as well. helicopters, the humvees, and all the reequipping. The President recently reminded us gear leave the State and go to protect So at the right time and in the right that the fight is far from over. As he Americans serving in Afghanistan and order, I intend to bring up such an has said from the beginning, this war Iraq. However, when the tour of duty is amendment, which I hope will have on terror will not be easy or short. over, the Guard returns home and the broad support in the Senate where I be- Blindly hoping for victory will not re- equipment stays behind. This is under- lieve all of us understand and appre- sult in victory. As Americans, we must standable, since in a war zone and in ciate the very vital and crucial role the be firm in our determination to the desert conditions, vital equipment National Guard continues to play, not task at hand. As the President said needs to be replaced sometimes more only in the crucial war on terror but, while talking to the troops in Baghdad quickly than new equipment can get to equally important, providing that irre- yesterday, the sooner Iraqis can take the region. As you might imagine, the placeable line of assistance at home up the fight, the sooner our soldiers National Guard then has a resulting during the times of hurricanes and can come home. deficit of equipment, which is a tem- other natural disasters.

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It is the being spent in a fairly short period of el around the room, there is a fan put pending amendment. time, is the most hair-raising tale of in a room in Iraq. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I move waste and fraud and abuse that I have I mentioned this morning that every to table the Dorgan amendment. I ask ever heard. time you talk about this you have to unanimous consent that the vote on I dare say that never in the history of talk about Halliburton. Every time you the motion to table occur at 3:45 this this country has so much money been talk about Halliburton, they say you afternoon; provided further that be- wasted so quickly. And, yes, there is are talking about Vice President CHE- tween now and 3:45, Senator DORGAN be fraud involved, there is abuse involved, NEY. Not true. He hasn’t run Halli- recognized to speak for up to 15 min- and it is the case that there is a dra- burton for many years, but this com- utes on the amendment. matic amount of taxpayers’ money pany received very large, no-bid, sole- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there that is now being wasted. source contracts worth billions of dol- objection? I went through this morning a de- lars and massive amounts of money Mr. LEVIN. No objection. scription of what is happening in some The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without have been wasted. areas. In our policy committee, we held Investigators and inspectors at the objection, it is so ordered. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I sug- hearings over 3 years about this issue. Department of Defense discovered this gest the absence of a quorum. This is a photograph which I showed contractor had overcharged. The con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The this morning of this man, the man with tracts were in some cases awarded clerk will call the roll. the brown belt. He was actually in his under questionable circumstances. The assistant legislative clerk pro- office in Iraq. These are $100 bills I described just a few of the examples ceeded to call the roll. wrapped in Saran Wrap. This rep- today, such as $85,000 new trucks that Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask resents $2 million, and it was to be paid had a plugged fuel pump and left by the unanimous consent the order for the to a company called Custer Battles, side of the road—brand new—to be quorum call be rescinded. named after Mr. Custer and Mr. Bat- burned; $85,000 brand new trucks with a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tles. They are two folks who went to flat tire, left beside the road to be objection, it is so ordered. Iraq to seek their fortune—one I be- torched. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my un- lieve a former Army Ranger. Neither It is pretty unbelievable, the stories derstanding is that there will be a mo- had experience as contractors, but they we have heard about what is going on tion, perhaps a motion to table—in any knew there was a lot of money to be with these contractors in Iraq. event, a vote on my amendment at 3:45. made. They went to Iraq to set up a The buyer for Kellogg, Brown & Root, I had asked that I be allowed time to company. They got there, and the first a subcontractor for Halliburton, came speak once again on the amendment. contract, I believe, which they received and testified. He was a purchaser sta- It is an obligatory statement to come was to provide security at the Baghdad tioned in Kuwait. His job was to pur- to the floor and congratulate the chair- Airport, which at that point wasn’t chase things that the Army needed in man and the ranking member, but in open. Iraq. He was told you should purchase this case I will always mean it. The As they provided security at the hand towels for the military. So he work of my friend and colleague from Baghdad Airport, whistleblowers came gets about the business of buying hand Virginia, as chairman of this com- forward who were working for them towels—tens of thousands of hand tow- mittee, is really excellent work. So, and said: What is going on here is real- els, except he was told by his bosses, too, is the work of Senator LEVIN from ly pretty awful. In fact, one of the KBR, don’t buy just the ordinary hand Michigan. I always say this is a big, big whistleblowers was threatened. Some- towels. We want to have them embroi- piece of legislation, a difficult piece of one threatened to kill him for speaking dered ‘‘KBR,’’ for Kellogg, Brown & legislation. The Defense authorization out. But they said it is wrong and Root, therefore doubling the price. Buy bill is a real piece of work to put to- awful. This company that had the con- the towels, doubling the price. It gether. It is made even more difficult tract for security at Baghdad Airport doesn’t matter. The taxpayer is paying during wartime to stretch for all of the took forklift trucks off the airport, for all of this, and it has cost-plus. needs—unlimited wants with limited which belonged to the airport, put Don’t worry, be happy. Charge as much resources. So I come here under- them in a warehouse, painted them as you can. standing that there are things in this blue, and sold them back to the Coali- And $7,500 a month to lease an SUV; legislation that are very important tion Provisional Authority. It is the $45 a case for Coca-Cola. It doesn’t that inure to the credit of the chair- sort of thing that was going on. matter. The taxpayer is paying the man and the ranking member. This picture of $100 bills wrapped in bill. Order 25 tons of nails, 50,000 I want to describe something that is Saran Wrap was $2 million that was pounds, the wrong size, doesn’t matter, not in the legislation, however, and the paid to this company called Custer lay them on the sand in Iraq. Nobody opportunity to offer it to this legisla- Battles. This fellow who was in charge will know. Just 25 tons of nails. tion at this time is very important. of that money said there was a base- The stories are pretty unbelievable. This bill will authorize the expenditure ment with a vault in this building in Frankly, one of the great surprises to of a great deal of money. That is not Iraq where he said he thought billions me is that the Pentagon has not been new. We have authorized the expendi- and billions of dollars in cash was very interested. ture of a lot of money for a lot of stored. A guy named Rory came over here. things, particularly with respect to the The message to the contractors in He was actually in Iraq. He was a food military expenditures in Iraq and Af- Iraq was: Bring bags because we pay in service supervisor at Kellogg, Brown & ghanistan in recent years—something cash. Bring a sack because we pay Root. He was a supervisor in the food close to $350 billion. That is with a ‘‘b,’’ cash. service kitchen. He said the convoys of $350 billion has been spent. That was Then there is the story about a con- trucks that were hauling food in would virtually all done as emergency appro- tract for air-conditioning a building in occasionally be attacked. There was priations, not paid for with anything, Baghdad. The contract goes to a sub- shrapnel in the back of the trucks. just added on top of the debt. contractor, which goes to another sub- They were told to go back and pick the Even as we have done that, we in the contractor, and a fourth-level subcon- shrapnel out of the food, save the bul- Congress have also voted for $18 billion tractor. And the payment for air-condi- lets as souvenirs for the supervisors,

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We were running Iraq be- Just feed it to the troops. relating to the contracts awarded to Kellogg, fore they created their new govern- I am surprised that Secretary Rums- Brown & Root represents the most blatant ment. Here is what the Baghdad air- feld, for example, didn’t become apo- and improper contract abuse that I have wit- port director of security said: nessed during the course of my professional plectic about that. You would think he Custer Battles have shown themselves to career. would have a seizure when they were be unresponsive, uncooperative, incom- paying contractors to feed the troops A career, I might add, was judged— petent, deceitful, manipulative and war prof- and to feed them outdated food and no- not by the Department of Defense—to iteers. Other than that, they are swell fel- body seems to care very much; or feed- be outstanding by people outside of the lows. ing 42,000 people, according to the bill- Department of Defense who worked Isn’t that unbelievable? Does any- ing record, and only 14,000 people were with her. For that, she paid with her body dare say now that we didn’t know eating. job. And nobody seems to care. what was going on over there? They I come from really small town of 300 By the way, this job is now being knew. people. We have one little restaurant. filled by someone who is unqualified. What is still now going on over there You could miss a cheeseburger, or two The general who made the decision to is unbelievable. or three. But to miss 28,000 meals when fill this job with someone unqualified What we need at this point on behalf you say you fed the troops that you said it is true the person they put in of the American taxpayers and on be- didn’t feed? In my hometown, we have that job to replace Bunnatine Green- half of the troops who put on the uni- a word for that sort of thing. house doesn’t have the necessary expe- form and serve this country, and with- It is unbelievable what is going on rience, but she is now being trained. out question put their lives on the line, and the stories. These aren’t stories That is really helpful. I assume that what we need on their behalf is an un- that we have heard second or third- is what they were doing down at FEMA derstanding that we are doing the right hand. Rory, for example, worked there, when they put something like seven of thing here. lived there, served food there in the the top FEMA officials in place who This piece of legislation, this author- cafeteria. He was told this. were cronies who had no experience in ization bill, is a good bill. It will be a He said this on the record: When the disaster preparedness or relief. I guess better bill with this amendment be- auditors come around to your base in they were being trained too. The prob- cause this amendment plugs a very big Iraq and come to your food service op- lem is Hurricane Katrina hit and that hole that exists with respect to con- eration, you dare not talk to them. If agency was a mess. tracting and profiteering. you talk to Government auditors, you We don’t need cronyism. We need I mentioned earlier today that I have are going to be in some real trouble. good, strong professional people who previously offered and will again offer One of two things will happen. You will have the courage to speak out when an amendment that establishes a Tru- either be fired or you are going to be they see something wrong. man Committee here in U.S. Senate. I sent to an area that has intense fight- The amendment that I have offered is wasn’t around, of course, during the ing. It turns out that Rory was sent to very simple. The amendment that I Truman Committee. The Truman Com- Fallujah in the middle of hostilities have offered deals with war profit- mittee was established in the early there because he had the gall to talk to eering. Nobody in this Chamber be- 1940s at a time when a Democratic Sen- Government auditors who were asking lieves that anybody ought to be justi- ator with a Democratic President in questions about what was happening in fied in profiteering from war. If there the White House said we have to inves- the food service operation. are people profiteering from war, there tigate waste, fraud, and abuse. And he No one in this Chamber believes this ought to be strong sanctions. did on a bipartisan basis. They put to- sort of stuff ought to go on. It This amendment includes a number gether a special committee, and they shouldn’t happen. Yet, I think there is of different pieces of legislation. The sunk their teeth into this issue of so much money being spent with big, war profiteering amendment is one waste, fraud, and abuse. It was unbe- sole-source, no-bid contracts being let. which Senator LEAHY constructed in lievable what they discovered. The I described this woman this morning. the last Congress and brought forward. country was better and stronger as a I am going to do it again because I That is a portion of this amendment. result of it. have met her several times now. I The amendment deals with contract I bet sometimes FDR gritted his think what has happened to her is a abuse, requiring competition in con- teeth over the investigations. But it crying shame. Bunnatine Greenhouse, tracting. was not about the White House at all; the highest civilian official in the Also, the amendment has protections it was about making sure the tax- Corps of Engineers, rose to become the for whistleblowers. We ought to care payers were getting their money’s highest civilian official to serve in the about that. worth, making sure we were doing the Corps of Engineers. Well-educated, There are about six or eight provi- right things for the troops. The same is smart, with a great career that every sions of this amendment that I de- true now. supervisor said was excellent by every scribed earlier today. But I want to I don’t offer this with any political evaluation, this woman knows what conclude with this. intent at all. It is just that I sat hour she is doing. She is an outstanding pub- I mentioned earlier the Custer Bat- after hour after hour and listened to lic servant. But she ran into some trou- tles company. They are the subject at stories—yes, some of them about Cus- ble. this point of criminal prosecution. ter Battles, some about KRB, some The trouble was she saw contracts The Custer Battles folks are the two about Halliburton, and some about being let that violated contract provi- men named Custer and Battles. ‘‘60 other companies—and I have seen un- sions. She saw meetings being held in Minutes’’ just did a program on them believable stories and heard unbeliev- which big companies were part of the on CBS. We held hearings about Custer able stories about waste, fraud, and meetings, talking about the new con- Battles. They went to Iraq, as I said abuse. I see very little desire at the tracts that were going to be let. She earlier, and got a contract for security Pentagon to sink their teeth into it began to complain, saying: You are vio- at the airport. They eventually ended and fix the problems. lating the rules of contracting. The up being paid more than $100 million in The woman who had the courage to old-boy network didn’t like that at all. contracts. These are people without ex- stand up and blow the whistle has lost

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When The two performance ratings at issue cov- ble regulatory requirements. Accordingly, on you see something bad, you stop it. We ered the rating periods from October 1, 2001 July 14, 2005, the Army determined that a need more people like her. through September 30, 2002 and from October sufficient record existed to determine that This amendment is not about her; it 1, 2002 through December 31, 2003. The second Ms. Greenhouse’s removal from the SES was is about protecting people who have rating period was extended for three months grounded in a documented record of less than the courage to stand up for our inter- to ensure that Ms. Greenhouse was afforded fully successful performance, and not be- cause of any allegations she made of con- ests and who care about what is being a minimum of 120 days working under a set of approved performance standards and to tracting irregularities or her decision to tes- spent, what is being done, who care give her additional time to demonstrate suc- tify before Congress. about when we are being defrauded and cessful performance. Further, because Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, we are when people are war-profiteering. USACE officials had proposed Ms. Green- awaiting the arrival of Senator I ask consent that Senator KENNEDY house’s removal from the SES, both of these MCCAIN. I ask unanimous consent that and Senator CLINTON be added as co- ratings were reviewed by the Assistant Sec- retary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics the Senate recognize Senator MCCAIN sponsors of the amendment. upon his arrival at the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MAR- and Technology (ASA–AL&T), who has func- tional responsibility for all Army acquisi- The Senator may wish to ask unani- TINEZ). Without objection, it is so or- tion activities, and the Assistant Secretary mous consent to place further material dered. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Af- into the RECORD after he has had an op- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, let me fairs, who has responsibility for management portunity to examine that paper. There conclude by saying that this amend- of the SES. may be some material the Senator be- ment is not aimed at the White House. On October 5, 2004, Lieutenant General lieves should be added. It is not aimed at some political objec- (LTG) Carl Strock, Commanding General, Mr. DORGAN. If I might just respond tive. It is certainly not aimed at the USACE, advised Ms. Greenhouse that she briefly, I don’t think this is a sub- would be removed from the SES and placed chairman and ranking member of this stantive answer to the very serious al- bill. This is aimed at trying to find in a GS–15 position effective November 13, 2004, based on her receipt of two final ratings legations raised by Ms. Greenhouse— common sense in the way we deal with of ‘‘less than fully successful’’ performance not just in her statements, but in other these issues, especially in wartime. within three consecutive years. By letter of documentation about improper meet- I mentioned this morning that com- October 21, 2004, to then Acting Secretary of ings, about improper actions by the mon sense is sometimes described as the Army, R.L. Brownlee, Mr. Michael Kohn, Corps of Engineers, in violation of genius in work clothes. Common sense an attorney representing Ms. Greenhouse, re- their own regulations. Nowhere do I see could take us a long way if we just ap- quested an investigation into alleged pro- the Pentagon officials or General curement irregularities within USACE and plied it in these circumstances. We un- Strock willing to address those in their derstand what happens when a com- implied that Ms. Greenhouse faced removal from the SES because of her disclosure of specifics. I will await their response to pany gets a special deal—by the way, these irregularities. Acting Secretary that, as I have waited now for 2 years, you get a big old contract worth bil- Brownlee directed suspension of the removal but that answer is not yet forthcoming. lions of dollars, you do not have to bid action until a sufficient record was available It is perfectly fine to have this print- on it, and we will negotiate the terms to address the matters raised in Mr. Kohn’s ed in the RECORD. I will, during this de- later. I understand what happens then. letter. Concurrently, Mr. Brownlee directed bate, evaluate it and also respond to it, That is like leaving the till open. The the forwarding of Ms. Greenhouse’s allega- but even with this, we have never got- stories that come from it are unbeliev- tions of contracting irregularities to the In- ten a straight answer from the Pen- able. On behalf of the American tax- spector General, Department of Defense (IG, DoD) for action as appropriate. There is no tagon about these issues. They are very payer, we ought to do something about record that these allegations are, or have anxious and interested in making sure it. been, the subject of USACE Inspector Gen- there are no waves around this on con- Perhaps my colleague wishes to re- eral inquiry, as set forth in your letter; as tracting because they have their own spond. detailed below, however, we believe that the way of doing things, and if it does not Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I have IG, DoD is continuing its criminal investiga- work out, that is tough, they do not listened very carefully to my col- tion into procurement matters of interest to want news coverage. league. I spoke earlier about what our Ms. Greenhouse. Mr. WARNER. I got unanimous con- On June 3, 2005, LTG Strock forwarded a committee had done. The organization sent to have this printed in the RECORD is now in place to try to monitor the memorandum through the Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) to the Sec- but as a courtesy gave the Senator a situations the Senator has enumerated. retary of the Army, requesting authorization copy thinking the Senator may wish to We will proceed to a vote at 3:45. I to proceed with the removal of Ms. Green- supplement it. will at that time seek to be recognized house from the SES and placement in a GS– Mr. DORGAN. I appreciate the cour- for the purpose of tabling the amend- 15 position within Headquarters, USACE. In tesy of Senator WARNER, and I may do ment. support of his request, LTG Strock enclosed so at an appropriate time. I ask unanimous consent to have an analysis prepared by his staff that dem- Mr. WARNER. I yield the floor. printed in the RECORD at this juncture onstrated that Ms. Greenhouse’s removal Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, these days a paper provided by the Department of from the SES was based solely on her ‘‘less it seems rare that we debate a non- than fully successful’’ performance. This partisan issue. Too many of the items Defense, a copy of which I hand to my record was reviewed by the Department of distinguished colleague, which recites the Army Inspector General who forwarded that Congress considers have more to the Department’s understanding with it to the Director, Investigations of Senior do with spin than substance, are based regard to the career of this woman to Officials, Office of the DoD Inspector General more on politics than policy. It is a dis- whom the Senator has referred. (IG, DoD). On June 13, 2005, the Director ad- turbing trend and that is why I am There being no objection, the mate- vised that ‘‘The criminal investigation into proud to rise as a cosponsor of the rial was ordered to be printed in the procurement matters of interest to Ms. amendment introduced by my col- Greenhouse is continuing. However, there is RECORD, as follows: league from North Dakota, Senator no basis to delay actions concerning Ms. INFORMATION PAPER DORGAN. Greenhouse pending the outcome of that in- The issue addressed by the Senator’s Effective August 27, 2005, Ms. Greenhouse vestigation.’’ Further, the Director found no was removed from her position in the Senior basis to delay the proposed removal because amendment—the fleecing of American Executive Service (SES) as the Principal As- of a possible reprisal allegation. taxpayers by war profiteers and cor- sistant Responsible for Contracting at the Because of the ongoing IG, DoD criminal rupt contractors—should disturb every U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and investigation, it would have been inappro- American. My colleague from North

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Sen- those hearings, witnesses presented ex- On page 2, strike lines 1 through 3, and in- ator Warner concludes his service as chair- ample upon example of blatant misuse sert the following: man at the end of the 109th Congress, but of taxpayer dollars. Witnesses testified SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. will remain a member of the committee. about abuse ranging from the towels (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as (9) This Act is the twenty-eighth annual given to our troops to the meals they the ‘‘John Warner National Defense Author- authorization act for the Department of De- were served. At every opportunity, no- ization Act for Fiscal Year 2007’’. fense for which Senator Warner has taken a bid contract winners took advantage of (b) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- major responsibility as a member of the the fact that we are at war to fill their lowing findings: Committee on Armed Services of the United own coffers. That is not a partisan (1) Senator John Warner of Virginia was States Senate, and the fourteenth for which elected a member of the United States Sen- he has exercised a leadership role as chair- issue—that is a crime. ate on November 7, 1978, for a full term be- man or ranking minority member of the It is a crime that requires punish- ginning on January 3, 1979. He was subse- committee. ment, and it is a crime that we could quently appointed by the Governor of Vir- (10) Senator Warner, as seaman, Marine of- prevent with greater transparency and ginia to fill a vacancy on January 2, 1979, and ficer, Under Secretary and Secretary of the accountability. That is what this has served continuously since that date. He Navy, and member, ranking minority mem- amendment would do. The amendment was appointed a member of the Committee ber, and chairman of the Committee on establishes penalties of up to 20 years on Armed Services in January 1979, and has Armed Services, has made unique and lasting in prison and at least $1 million in served continuously on the Committee since contributions to the national security of the fines for war profiteering. It also pro- that date, a period of nearly 28 years. Sen- United States. hibits the award of Federal contracts ator Warner’s service on the Committee rep- (11) It is altogether fitting and proper that resents nearly half of its existence since it his Act, the last annual authorization Act to companies that have a history of was established after World War II. for the national defense that Senator Warner failing to comply with the law. Finally, (2) Senator Warner came to the Senate and manages in and for the United States Senate the amendment requires real competi- the Committee on Armed Services after a as chairman of the Committee on Armed tion: For any contract worth more distinguished record of service to the Nation, Services, be named in his honor, as provided than $10 million, contractors would be including combat service in the Armed in subsection (a). allowed to compete, rather than have Forces and high civilian office. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, this all the work automatically go to a sin- (3) Senator Warner enlisted in the United amendment would name the National States Navy upon graduation from high gle contractor. Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal This is a commonsense approach to school in 1945, and served until the summer of 1946, when he was discharged as a Petty Year 2007 after the chairman of the an appalling problem. When we ask our Officer 3rd Class. He then attended Wash- Committee on Armed Services, our dis- troops and their families to make the ington and Lee University on the G.I. Bill. tinguished friend and colleague from ultimate sacrifice, it is repugnant to He graduated in 1949 and entered the Univer- Virginia, JOHN WARNER. I am pleased think that there are those who seek to sity of Virginia Law School. to be joined in this effort by Senators profit off that sacrifice. Contract fraud (4) Upon the outbreak of the Korean War in FRIST, LEVIN, INHOFE, KENNEDY, ROB- 1950, Senator Warner volunteered for active does more than cost the taxpayers ERTS, BYRD, SESSIONS, LIEBERMAN, COL- money—it abuses their confidence. We duty, interrupting his education to accept a commission in the United States Marine LINS, JACK REED, ENSIGN, AKAKA, TAL- owe it to our troops, and to the Amer- ENT, BILL NELSON, CHAMBLISS, BEN ican public, to do all we can to protect Corps. He served in combat in Korea as a ground officer in the First Marine Air Wing. NELSON, GRAHAM, DAYTON, DOLE, BAYH, ORGAN such abuses. Senator D ’s amend- Following his active service, he remained in CORNYN, CLINTON, THUNE, ALLARD, and ment is a step in that direction, and I the Marine Corps Reserve for several years, ALLEN. urge my colleagues to support the attaining the rank of captain. I am certain that there is not a Sen- amendment. (5) Senator Warner resumed his legal edu- ator in this Senate who would not AMENDMENT NO. 4241 cation upon returning from the Korean War agree that Senator WARNER, with his The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and graduated from the University of Vir- ginia Law School in 1953. He was selected by grace, courtliness, bipartisan attitude, ator from Arizona. and kindness to all, represents the fin- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask the the late Chief Judge E. Barrett Prettyman of est traditions of the Senate. All Sen- indulgence of my friend from Virginia the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as his law clerk. ators know that the defense authoriza- for a very brief two amendments, one After his service to Judge Prettyman, Sen- tion bill occupies a major place in the which will be very brief—I do not be- ator Warner became an Assistant United annual legislative calendar and takes lieve he will object too strenuously— States Attorney in the District of Columbia, substantial time to complete. Those and that is to name this act after the and later entered private law practice. Senators who do not have the privilege distinguished senior Senator from Vir- (6) In 1969, the Senate gave its advice and of serving on the Committee on Armed ginia. consent to the appointment of Senator War- I ask unanimous consent for its im- ner as Under Secretary of the Navy. He Services may not realize the tremen- mediate consideration. served in this position until 1972, when he dous amount of work that goes into The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without was confirmed and appointed as the 61st Sec- hearings, formulation of legislative objection, it is so ordered. retary of the Navy since the office was estab- proposals, preparation for markup, and The clerk will report. lished in 1798. As Secretary, Senator Warner actual markup of this bill—the largest The legislative clerk read as follows: was the principal United States negotiator annually recurring piece of legislation and signatory of the Incidents at Sea Execu- in Congress. When one adds to this the The Senator from Arizona [Mr. MCCAIN], tive Agreement with the Soviet Union, proposes an amendment numbered 4241 for which was signed in 1972 and remains in ef- oversight of the largest department in himself, Mr. FRIST, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. INHOFE, fect today. It has served as the model for the Government, and the processing of Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. BYRD, Mr. similar agreements between states covering thousands of military and civilian SESSIONS, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. the operation of naval ships and aircraft in nominations each year, the demands on REED, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. TALENT, international sea lanes throughout the the chairman of the committee and the Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. world. NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. DAY- need for leadership are obvious. For 6 (7) Senator Warner left the Department of TON, Mrs. DOLE, Mr. BAYH, Mr. CORNYN, Mrs. years, JOHN WARNER has provided that the Navy in 1974. His next public service was CLINTON, Mr. THUNE, Mr. ALLARD, and Mr. leadership, and done it in a manner as Director of the American Revolution Bi- ALLEN. centennial Commission. In this capacity, he that has gained him universal respect. Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- coordinated the celebration of the Nation’s JOHN WARNER is, first and foremost a sent that the reading of the amend- founding, directing the Federal role in all 50 Virginian—a lifetime resident of that ment be dispensed with. States and in over 20 foreign nations. Old Dominion that has stood at the

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For 14 years of Amer- prescribed by the rules of our caucus, I decorated Army physician in World ican history, years that saw the end of will have the privilege to nominate you War I, JOHN WARNER left high school to the cold war, the first gulf war, the at- to become the next chairman of the enlist in the Navy late in World War II. tacks on September 11, 2001, and the Armed Services Committee. And I am He served until 1946, when he was dis- global war on terror, JOHN WARNER has confident that will be confirmed in our charged as a petty officer 3rd class. served in a leadership role on the com- caucus and eventually by the full Sen- Like millions of other young Ameri- mittee. ate and that you will lead this com- cans, he then attended college on the No Member of this body has done mittee to greater levels and higher G.I. bill, graduating from Washington more for our national security than achievements, as has been the case of and Lee University in 1949. He then en- JOHN WARNER. As sailor, Marine offi- almost every step of your career. tered the University of Virginia Law cer, Under Secretary and Secretary of I wish you well and also your family, School. He interrupted his education to the Navy, and United States Senator, dear friend. serve in the Korean war, volunteering he has always answered his country’s Now, Mr. President, I believe we are for active duty and accepting a com- call. The dignified and evenhanded way going to turn to another amendment by the distinguished Senator from Ari- mission in the Marine Corps. He served in which he has presided over the busi- zona, and I am privileged to be a co- in the combat zone as a ground officer ness of the committee has enabled it to continue its noble tradition of being an sponsor of that amendment. in the First Marine Air Wing, and re- I commend the Senator. This is a island of bipartisanship in an increas- mained in the Marine Corps Reserve for very important step that you are initi- ingly unpleasant political era. I submit several years. Upon returning from the ating with regard to the future of how that it is exceedingly appropriate that Korean war, he resumed his legal edu- financing the Department of Defense is this year’s defense authorization act, cation, graduating from the University handled in the Congress of the United the last which JOHN WARNER will man- of Virginia Law School in 1953. States. Upon graduation, JOHN WARNER’s age as chairman of the Committee on I yield the floor. outstanding qualities were recognized Armed Services, be named in his honor. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I am when he was selected to serve as the If my colleagues will indulge me for honored to join my colleague from Ari- law clerk to the late Judge E. Barrett just another moment, I would like to zona and to cosponsor his amendment Prettyman of the U.S. Court of Appeals relate a personal story, and that has to to name this year’s Defense authoriza- for the District of Columbia Circuit, do with when I returned from prison in tion bill after our good friend, Senator one of the most outstanding jurists of Vietnam. JOHN WARNER was then serv- JOHN WARNER, the chairman of the the period. Many years later, Senator ing as Secretary of the Navy. Secretary Armed Services Committee. WARNER would be instrumental in nam- Warner greeted us all with the greatest This tribute is eminently well de- ing the U.S. Court House in Wash- warmth and affection, but very impor- served. Senator WARNER has had a long ington, DC, for his old mentor. After tantly in my case I had requested to and distinguished career of outstanding his clerkship, JOHN WARNER became an attend the National War College as the service to our Nation. He enlisted in Assistant United States Attorney in next tour of duty. That meant objec- the Navy at the end of World War II the District of Columbia, and later was tions for several very good reasons, and and served with distinction. He then engaged in the private practice of law. yet then-Secretary Warner made sure I attended Washington and Lee Univer- In 1969, President Nixon nominated was allowed to attend that institution sity on the GI bill. He volunteered for JOHN WARNER to serve as Under Sec- of higher learning. He and I have re- active duty during the Korean war and retary of the Navy. The Senate con- mained friends and comrades since the served as an officer in the Marine firmed the nomination, and he served day I returned home in March of 1973, Corps, interrupting his studies at the as Under Secretary until he was con- now some 33 years. University of Virginia Law School. firmed and appointed as the 61st Sec- It has been a privilege and an honor After graduation, he had an impres- retary of the Navy in 1972. During his to hold my dear friend, JOHN WARNER, sive legal career. He clerked for Chief tenure as Secretary, the United States in my highest esteem and affection. Judge Barrett Prettyman of the U.S. and the Soviet Union signed the Inci- This is a very small token for the es- Court of Appeals for the District of Co- dents at Sea Executive Agreement, for teem in which all of us hold JOHN WAR- lumbia Circuit and became a Federal which he was the principal United NER as a great and wonderful leader of prosecutor in the District of Columbia States negotiator and signatory. This this Senate. I could go on for many before entering private practice. agreement remains in effect today, and hours recounting the many wonderful He then returned to Government has served as a model for similar agree- achievements he has made for the peo- service as Under Secretary of the Navy ments governing naval vessels and air- ple of Virginia and for the people of in the Nixon administration, and I was craft around the world. this Nation, but I will refrain from honored to support his promotion to be After leaving the Department of the doing so as I know many of my col- the 61st Secretary of the Navy in 1972. Navy in 1974, JOHN WARNER’s next pub- leagues will want to add their voices He was elected to the Senate in 1978 lic service was as chairman of the and sponsorship of this amendment to and was a natural for the Armed Serv- American Revolution Bicentennial name the Defense authorization bill for ices Committee. I joined the com- Commission. He oversaw the celebra- 2007 in his name. mittee in 1983, and it has been a very tion of the Nation’s founding, directing I ask the vote to be held at the ap- great privilege to serve with him and the Federal Government’s role in a propriate time, and whether the yeas learn from him for the past two dec- commemoration that enbraced all 50 and nays are called for would be up to ades. No one cares more about our na- States and over 20 foreign nations. my colleagues. tional defense or our men and women In 1978, the voters of Virginia elected Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I am in uniform. As chairman of the com- JOHN WARNER to a full term in the deeply moved by the thoughtful re- mittee, he has the immense respect of United States Senate. Upon beginning marks of my longtime friend. I express all of us. His leadership ability, elo- his service in 1979, he was elected a my everlasting gratitude first and fore- quence, and dedication have served the member of the Committee on Armed most for that friendship and, indeed, Senate, our Armed Forces, and the Na- Services. Upon leaving the chairman- the friendship of your father, com- tion brilliantly. ship next year, he will have served on mander and chief of the U.S. Forces in These annual Defense authorization the committee for 28 years, almost half the Pacific, who helped guide me in acts demonstrate our chairman at his

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Mr. President, I thank eting for the war. We know the war is almost a routine series of supplemental my friend again for his kind words. If I going to cost more than the $420 billion requests to fund this ongoing war. A am so fortunate as to succeed him, I to date, and we know the war is not Senate-passed bill provided $108.9 bil- would obviously rely on him for his going to end as quickly as most of us lion in spending—$14.4 billion above the continued guidance and stewardship. would prefer. In fact, many of us see level the President has indicated he is AMENDMENT NO. 4242 ongoing operations in Afghanistan for willing to sign. Despite the efforts of Mr. President, I send an amendment an extended period of time, hopefully several of us to trim that bill of to the desk and ask for its immediate at a low level, hopefully taken over by unrequested earmarks and question- consideration. The amendment is on NATO, hopefully Americans not in a able spending, the Senate did not have behalf of myself, Senator WARNER, Sen- major role. But certainly as long as the will to do so prior to the bill’s pas- ator LEVIN, Senator GRAHAM, Senator NATO is involved, we will continue to sage. It wasn’t until conference, with BYRD, Senator GREGG, Senator HAGEL, see American participation. But we the looming threat of a sustainable Senator CHAMBLISS, Senator COLLINS, need to continue, and we need to con- veto, that the bill was trimmed. But Senator COBURN, Senator CONRAD, and tinue our military operations until the the fact remains that the funding pro- Senator REID. job is done. Withdrawing our military vided for in that bill is enormous, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The presence prematurely is not an option it would be more fiscally responsible to clerk will report. in my view, the view of many of my be dealt with in the annual authoriza- The legislative clerk read as follows: colleagues, nor the view of the Presi- tion and appropriations bills. Of course, that supplemental is only The Senator from Arizona [Mr. MCCAIN], dent or his advisers. We are in it to for himself, Mr. WARNER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. win. the most recent example of why this GRAHAM, Mr. BYRD, Mr. GREGG, Mr. HAGEL, Unfortunately, the administration’s amendment is necessary. Since 2001, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COBURN, unwillingness to budget for the war the administration and Congress have Mr. CONRAD, and Mr. REID, proposes an through the regular process means that routinely funded our ongoing oper- amendment numbered 4242. neither the White House nor the Con- ations in Afghanistan and Iraq through Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask gress is making the tough decisions emergency supplemental appropria- unanimous consent that reading of the about how we are going to pay for the tions bills. In addition, many defense- amendment be dispensed with. ongoing wars. If we continue down this related activities that should have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without same path, that job will be left to fu- been financed through the normal ap- objection, it is so ordered. ture generations because the expendi- propriations process have been funded The amendment is as follows: tures are being made regardless, and through these emergency supple- (Purpose: To require regular budgeting for eventually their impact on our budget mentals. And in the process, more and ongoing military operations) will have to be addressed. The longer more nondefense-related spending has At the end of subtitle I of title X, insert we wait to make the tough decisions, also been creeping into these bills, the following: the bigger the problem will become, greatly undermining the budget proc- SEC. l. BUDGETING FOR ONGOING MILITARY OP- and the more difficult making those ess. ERATIONS. tough decisions will be. There are several criticisms of the The President’s budget submitted pursuant Our Nation’s future economic success supplemental appropriations process to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States rests in part on the decisions we make that I hope the Senate will agree are Code, for each fiscal year after fiscal year today—and the ones we put off. We are egregious enough to lend overwhelming 2007 shall include— facing some dire fiscal challenges in support for the adoption of the amend- (1) a request for funds for such fiscal year for ongoing military operations in Afghani- the days ahead. According to the Gov- ment. stan and Iraq; ernment Accountability Office, the un- First, unless we take action, ‘‘emer- (2) an estimate of all funds expected to be funded Federal financial burden—such gency’’ funds will continue to be em- required in that fiscal year for such oper- as public debt, future Social Security, ployed as a way to add spending above ations; and Medicare, and Medicaid payments—to- that contained under the budget caps. (3) a detailed justification of the funds re- tals more than $46 trillion, or $156,000 It has become all too routine for the quested. per man, woman, and child in America. administration to omit what should be Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, the According to David Walker, the head of normal spending items for the budget amendment would require regular the GAO, for a family, this burden is it sends to Congress in February. In- budgeting for ongoing military oper- ‘‘like having a $750,000 mortgage—and stead, the administration relies on ations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The no house.’’ supplementals to fund critical ‘‘must- war on terror has been going on for But instead of fixing the problem— pass items,’’ such as operations in Iraq nearly 5 years, since that tragic day in and fixing it will not be easy—we are and Afghanistan, as well as more rou- September 2001. Yet since that time only succeeding in making it bigger, tine defense spending. Congress then the administration has sought to fund more unstable, more complicated, and approves these requests and regularly the war operations almost entirely much more expensive. And adding hun- tries to augment them with non- through emergency supplemental ap- dreds of billions of dollars that are emergency, nondefense items. propriations measures instead of more conveniently designated as Second, supplemental appropriations through its annual budget submissions. ‘‘emergency’’ expenditures—so they do have diminished responsible budget de- The most recent supplemental meas- not have to be budgeted for along with cisions and proper oversight by Con- ure, which the Senate is expected to other national priorities—is only mak- gress. Put aside for a moment that au- pass soon, is the ninth supplemental ing our fiscal problems that much thorizing committees are not consulted bill since September 2001. With its en- greater. with regard to supplemental appropria- actment, we will have provided over Somehow the concept of true emer- tions in the same manner that occurs $420 billion to pay for ongoing military gency funding bills has gotten lost during the normal annual budget proc- operations, reconstruction, and train- along the way. Take the most recent ess. Emergency supplemental appro- ing of Iraqi security forces—defense supplemental appropriations bill. The priations requests are not forwarded to spending that I fully support. And all President requested a total of $94.5 bil- Congress with the same level of budget

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We could sit down now and figure out are unwilling to end programs that are They may be replacements for equip- probably most of the costs for oper- not effective, we will continue to have ment that was used in Iraq, but haven’t ations in the coming year, 2 years, in an ineffectual budget. we reached the point, in both Iraq and Afghanistan and Iraq. We have a good Third, budgeting annually through Afghanistan, where we can plan ahead idea as to what kind of budgeting we emergency supplemental appropria- in a normal budgetary process? are going to have to be involved in and tions bills encourages pork-barrel I wish to emphasize, again, if there is what the necessary authorization and spending. I think the 2-week debate on a genuine emergency, I will be the first appropriation will be. I want to empha- the most recent supplemental is fresh Member of the Senate to suggest and size: This amendment in no way im- in everyone’s mind, so I will not men- approve of a genuine emergency. This pairs the ability to enact another tion the many provisions that objec- in no way—this in no way—reduces the emergency supplemental if it is re- tions were raised against. But the fact executive branch’s or the legislative quired. What we are doing now is an is, unrequested add-ons which ulti- branch’s ability to approve emergency end run around the authorizing, appro- mately make it into the final supple- supplemental bills if they are genuine priating, and budgeting processes, and mental appropriations conference re- emergencies. we are lying to the American people ports are almost never the subject of a Now, if someone objects to this when we say we are only going to spend hearing in the authorization and appro- amendment, I wonder how we were able so many dollars on the various func- priations committees. They are sel- to need only one supplemental appro- tions of Government; in this case, on dom, if ever, subjected to a recorded priations bill during the entire Korean Defense and military expenditures. vote in a committee or on the floor of war or why during the entire 11-year I yield the floor and ask for the yeas the House or the Senate. These items Vietnam war there were only four. But and nays on this amendment. very often are not even included in leg- somehow, now we have had to have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a islation initially passed by the House nine emergency supplemental bills in 5 sufficient second? or Senate but are instead added by a years, and it now totals over $420 bil- There appears to be a sufficient sec- conference committee. lion in emergency supplemental fund- ond. Here is a very important aspect of ing. The yeas and nays were ordered. this which I hope all my colleagues will Now, in the interest of straight talk, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pay attention to because unless we if I were a member of the executive ator from Virginia. look back in history, it is hard for us branch, I would find this a very con- Mr. WARNER. May I inquire of the to understand how egregious this proc- venient way. Isn’t it a lot easier to just distinguished Senator if he has any ess has become. ask for an emergency supplemental and way of estimating the amount of fur- For the Korean war, which lasted 3 write out the details of it and have it ther debate on this amendment because years, there was one supplemental ap- passed rather than going through the we could quite likely schedule it for a propriations bill. normal budgeting process, which I will vote this evening, subject to his con- During the 11-year Vietnam war, admit is somewhat cumbersome? But it currence. there were four supplemental appro- was intended to be because of Mr. MCCAIN. In response, I ask my priations bills. As soon as troop levels Congress’s responsibilities to oversight colleague from Michigan, I don’t know in Southeast Asia stopped climbing, the taxpayers’ dollars. of others who have asked to speak on the Johnson and Nixon administrations So this amendment is about fiscal re- it. requested funding for ongoing oper- sponsibility. Most of us have voted in Mr. WARNER. I understand Senator ations in the regular Defense author- recent years to support several sense- BYRD would like to. ization and appropriations bills. of-the-Senate amendments stating that Mr. LEVIN. My remarks in support Since 9/11, there have been nine sup- the war should be budgeted for in the of the McCain amendment will be fair- plemental appropriations bills, in 5 regular process. In fact, just this past ly brief, but Senator BYRD does wish to years, to fund the ongoing war on ter- April 27, the Senate voted 94 to 0 to ap- speak on the amendment. We are try- ror, including two in each of the years prove such an amendment. I have sup- ing to ascertain how much time he de- of 2002, 2004, and 2005. Over 90 percent of ported that proposition each time it sires. the funding for Iraq and Afghanistan has been offered. The amendment be- Mr. WARNER. Fine, then I ask unan- ongoing operations—ongoing oper- fore us would put real meaning into the imous consent that upon the conclu- ations—has been funded through one to positions we have previously voted to sion of the scheduled vote, the Chair two emergency supplemental appro- support. recognize the Senator from Arizona for priations bills each year for the past 5 Let me also be clear about what this such additional remarks as he may years. It now totals over $420 billion in amendment does not do. It does not wish to make. emergency supplemental funding. seek to prevent any future emergency The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without So we pass budgets, we put caps on funding requests for war operations. It objection, it is so ordered. budgets, and then we add $80 billion, does require budgeting for the ongoing Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- $90 billion, $100 billion—in total, over expenses we know are going to occur. If sent that Senator STEVENS be added as the last 5 years, $420 billion—despite next year, after the budget is sub- a cosponsor to my amendment. the fact that during this time Congress mitted in February, a totally unfore- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without provided over $2.2 trillion for defense- seen expenditure arises that must be objection, it is so ordered. related expenditures in the regular an- urgently addressed, the administration Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, let me nual defense spending bills. would have the ability to submit a sup- congratulate Senator MCCAIN, not just We are blowing the budget process. plemental request. But simple cost-of- for his honesty in the budgeting We are carving gigantic holes in the doing business expenditures—costs amendment, but also for the previous system. And we are removing the au- that can be estimated and budgeted amendment which he brought up while thorizing committees and, to a degree, for—would not be allowed. I was absent from the floor and which the appropriating committees from the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask I am proud and pleased to cosponsor, scrutiny and oversight that is our re- unanimous consent to extend the time which would name this bill after our sponsibility. It is not our privilege to for the vote by 5 minutes and that I be esteemed colleague, Senator WARNER.

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Mr. President, I ask of operations in Iraq has gone up by 80 I advise the Senate at this time we unanimous consent that the time until percent? will proceed to the vote. I will momen- 5 o’clock today be equally divided be- Part of the problem is that funding tarily make a tabling motion, and then tween myself and Senator MCCAIN and for the war is being hidden—yes, hid- upon conclusion of the vote, we will re- the Democratic leader or his designee, den. Where is it?—hidden from the nor- turn to the McCain amendment. It with 20 minutes of the Democratic mal budget authorization and appro- would be my fervent hope that we can leader time under the control of Sen- priations process. Instead of the Presi- have a vote on that amendment prior ator BYRD, and that at 5 o’clock a vote dent providing Congress with an esti- to the time the leadership desires that occur in relation to the McCain amend- mate of how much the wars in Iraq and floor activities be terminated. ment No. 4242, with no further inter- Afghanistan—there are two of them— AMENDMENT NO. 4230 vening action or debate, and no second- how much the wars in Iraq and Afghan- I move to table the Dorgan amend- degree amendments in order prior to istan will cost each year, the adminis- ment and ask for the yeas and nays. the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a tration has chosen to hide those costs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Where? In emergency spending bills. sufficient second? objection? There appears to be a sufficient sec- Since the war in Iraq began in March Mr. LEVIN. Reserving the right to 2003, the Congress has enacted eight ond. object, and I will not, I wonder if the The question is on agreeing to the emergency supplemental appropria- Senator can make room in there for an motion. tions bills. None of these measures re- The clerk will call the roll. additional 3 minutes under our control ceived the full scrutiny—the full scru- The legislative clerk called the roll. so I can speak in favor. We can work tiny—that is so necessary for such Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the that out. massive expenditures. The President Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Mr. WARNER. I assure the Senator refuses to include the full cost of these KERRY) and the Senator from West Vir- he will have time. wars in his regular budget request. In- Mr. LEVIN. I have no objection. ginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) are nec- stead, the President sends to the Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without essarily absent. gress emergency requests with little or objection, it is so ordered. I further announce that, if present no detailed justification. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I wish and voting, the Senator from Massa- Five times I have offered amend- chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote to advise colleagues that it may be ments in the Senate urging the Presi- ‘‘nay.’’ that we can expedite the vote prior to dent to budget for the cost of the two The result was announced—yeas 55, 5 p.m. So it really, in a sense, is no nays 43, as follows: later than 5 o’clock. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Five times. And five times those amend- [Rollcall Vote No. 169 Leg.] The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ments have been approved, most re- YEAS—55 ator from West Virginia. Mr. BYRD. I thank the Chair. cently on April 24, 2006, by a unani- Alexander DeWine McConnell mous vote—hear me, a unanimous Allard Dole Murkowski Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, may we Allen Domenici Roberts have order, please. vote—of 94 to 0. However, the White Bennett Ensign Santorum The PRESIDING OFFICER. There House has shown no sign that it will Bond Enzi Sessions will be order in the Senate. take the fiscally responsible course of Brownback Frist Shelby beginning to budget for the cost of the Bunning Graham Smith Mr. WARNER. The Senator is enti- Burns Grassley Snowe tled to be heard. wars. Burr Gregg Specter The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- There are two wars going on. One, I Chafee Hagel Stevens Chambliss Hatch ator from West Virginia. supported the war in Afghanistan. The Sununu Coburn Hutchison Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank other war in Iraq, I did not support our Cochran Inhofe Talent Thomas the very distinguished senior Senator invasion of Iraq for constitutional rea- Coleman Isakson sons. Collins Kyl Thune from West Virginia, the West Vir- Cornyn Lott Vitter ginian, the gentleman from West Vir- I am pleased to work with my col- Craig Lugar Voinovich ginia. league, Senator MCCAIN, to build on Crapo Martinez Warner my previous efforts to urge the admin- DeMint McCain AMENDMENT NO. 4242 Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, the Senate istration to budget for the war. We are NAYS—43 will soon vote on an emergency supple- there. We are in there. Our men and Akaka Feingold Mikulski mental appropriations bill that would women are there, and we are going to Baucus Feinstein Murray support them. I didn’t support the poli- Bayh Harkin Nelson (FL) bring the total amount of funds appro- Biden Inouye Nelson (NE) priated for the war in Iraq to $318 bil- cies that sent them there, but I support Bingaman Jeffords Obama lion. That is $318 for every minute— them, the men and women, our men Boxer Johnson Pryor and women who are over there. Byrd Kennedy every minute—since Jesus Christ was Reed The amendment before the Senate, of Cantwell Kohl Reid born. Think of it. That is a staggering Carper Landrieu Salazar amount of money. The total amount of which I am a proud cosponsor, would Clinton Lautenberg Sarbanes create a requirement in law to force Conrad Leahy funds appropriated for the war in Iraq Schumer Dayton Levin is $318 billion. But that is not the the administration to give a full year’s Dodd Lieberman Stabenow whole story. estimate of the cost of military oper- Wyden Dorgan Lincoln According to a recent report by the ations in Iraq and Afghanistan. What is Durbin Menendez Congressional Research Service, the wrong with that? The amendment be- NOT VOTING—2 monthly cost of the war in Iraq is fore the Senate, of which I am a proud Kerry Rockefeller going up, up, up, right into the strato- cosponsor, would create a requirement The motion was agreed to. sphere. in law—a requirement in law—to force Mr. WARNER. I move to reconsider During the opening phases of the the administration to give a full year’s the vote, and I move to lay that mo- war, the cost of the war was estimated estimate of the cost of military oper- tion on the table. to be $4.4 billion per month. According ations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Feeling the need to establish a awesome, glorious sight, Francis Scott quest by each appropriations account symbol of national unity, on June 14, Key was inspired to write the immortal and detailed information about prior 1777, 229 years ago today, the Congress lyrics that Congress later adopted as years’ war spending. The very last resolved: our National Anthem. thing that Congress wants to see is a That the flag of the thirteen United States How we all love to recall the stirring gargantuan request of scores of billions be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; words from the second stanza. of dollars in the form of a slush fund or that the union be thirteen stars, white in a ’Tis the Star-Spangled Banner: O long may a no-strings-attached transfer account. blue field, representing a new constellation. it wave O’er the land of the free and the This is the people’s money. Do my Mr. President, I have always been im- home of the brave. colleagues know that? Think about it. pressed with the wisdom and the fore- In 1824 came that eventful day in Whose money is this that we are talk- sight of the Founders of our country, Salem, MA, when a group of women ing about? It is the people’s money, and here again, we can see their bril- presented a beautiful 12- by 24-foot flag those people out there who are watch- liance. The simplicity of that chosen to Sea Captain William Driver, who ing this Senate through those lenses. pattern, alternating stripes and crisp was about to embark upon a global That is their money, the people’s new stars, white stars on a field of voyage. After the flag was hoisted from money that we are talking about, and blue, allowed our flag to evolve along the ship’s masthead, Captain Driver the American public has the right to with the ever-changing map of Amer- looked at the flag waving so heroically demand accountability. ica. The flag they chose has become the in the wind, and he exclaimed, ‘‘Old, With this amendment, the Senate is most visible symbol of our Nation. The Glory! Old Glory!’’ Ever since that charging a fiscally responsible course flag they chose has become our most time, the name has been used to sym- which can generate a real debate on beloved and respected national icon. bolize our love and our respect for our the cost of these wars. That is a debate That flag symbolizes our Nation’s national emblem. that is long overdue—long overdue— strength, our Nation’s honor, our Na- There it is, Old Glory. In our dangerous and uncertain and I urge my colleagues to support tion’s ideals, and our national purpose. world, Old Glory has always been this important amendment. It recognizes our glorious past while it there. It was there before you were FLAG DAY celebrates a more glorious future. Legends abound regarding who actu- born, before I was born—yes. It was Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, ‘‘Hats off! there, always there, guiding us, inspir- Hats off! The flag is passing by. Hats ally created the first American flag. The American Naval hero John Paul ing us, giving us hope as well as direc- off! The flag is passing by.’’ tion. Jones and Francis Hopkinson, a signer Those are the powerful words of President Woodrow Wilson—I was of the Declaration of Independence, Henry Holcomb Bennett in his stirring born during his administration—Presi- poem, ‘‘The Flag Goes By.’’ have both been cited as possible cre- dent Woodrow Wilson once remarked, I recite those words because today, ators, as has John Hulbert of Long Is- ‘‘Though silent, it speaks to us.’’ How this day, is June 14, Flag Day. Yes, land, NY. Tradition, of course, gen- right he was. Its mere presence stirs Flag Day. There by the President’s erally attributes the first flag to Betsy emotions. Look at it there by the desk, that flag. This day is Flag Day, Ross. I like to believe in that version of President’s desk. Its mere presence— the day that Americans pause to cele- the story, because it appeals to my there it stands—its mere presence stirs brate and show our respect for our sense of the American spirit and to my emotions. great national emblem, the American belief that each and every citizen has a The flag embodies our ideals of free- flag. This, unfortunately, is not a Fed- responsibility to our Nation. It is a dom, justice, and brotherhood, values eral holiday but, in my opinion, is one story of the powerful father of our that are deeply rooted in the best of of the most important days of the year. country visiting a humble needle our political and spiritual emotions This is a day filled with so much mean- woman in her house and asking her to and traditions. The flag means home, ing, so much symbolism, so much his- undertake the monumental task of the safety and security of home, and tory. making the first American flag. tells us that freedom still lives in this It was on June 14, 1777, that the Con- Whoever created the first flag, within land we love. tinental Congress adopted the Flag Act a few months of its unveiling, the flag The flag symbolizes our values and that established the official flag of the was under fire for the first time in the ideals as well as our power, our eco- United States of America. The 13 Colo- battles of Bennington and Brandywine. nomic and military might. The flag nies assembled in the Continental Con- A few months later, on November 1, rallies the courage of American men gress took this action because they un- 1777, our national banner went to sea and women and children. derstood the need for a symbol of our for the first time when Captain John Our flag has been a guide and an in- national unity. Paul Jones set sail in his sloop, the spiration to our Armed Forces. It has During the early days of the Amer- ‘‘Ranger,’’ from Portsmouth, NH, for inspired our men and women to deeds ican Revolution, the Colonial Armies France. When the French fleet saluted of valor and sacrifice. Who can think of were fighting under the banners of his ship off the coast of that country the American flag without thinking of their individual Colonies or, in some on February 14, 1778, it marked the the marines heroically planting that cases, of their local militia units. The first time that foreign vessels had ac- flag on top of Iwo Jima during World banner of New England, for example, knowledged the American flag. With War II or American astronauts plant- was the Liberty Tree. Do you remem- the winning of independence in 1783, ing it on the moon or those New York ber the Liberty Tree? It showed a green the American flag was recognized as City firefighters hoisting the American pine tree on a field of white, with the the banner of the United States of flag in the rubble of the Trade Towers words ‘‘An Appeal To Heaven.’’ Oh, the America throughout the world. on September 11, 2001? Liberty Tree, which showed a green Twenty years later that flag was Flag Day was first officially observed pine tree on a field of white, with the under fire again, this time in the War in 1877 to celebrate the 100th anniver- words ‘‘An Appeal To Heaven.’’ The of 1812. On the night of September 13, sary of the selection of the American Minutemen from Culpepper County, VA 1814, British ships on their way to Bal- flag. For the next 70 years, people and waved a flag with a coiled rattlesnake timore, not far from here, bombarded movements across the country pro- which carried the motto ‘‘Liberty or Fort McHenry, which blocked their moted efforts to establish a national

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As Henry Holcomb Bennett years’ costs of the operations in Iraq gressman Goulden explained: says in his poem, ‘‘more than a flag is and Afghanistan may be made. And, it We would honor ourselves by making it a passing by.’’ is now time for the administration to holiday. I think the love and devotion we all Hats off! present these costs as part of the reg- have for the flag and what it represents will ular budgeting process. Along the street there comes Emergency supplemental appropria- tend to make us better citizens. A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums, And so it was on August 3, 1949, that A flash of color beneath the sky: tion requests are not forwarded to Con- Congress approved a joint resolution Hats off! The flag is passing by! gress with the same level of budget jus- that designated June 14 as Flag Day, in Blue and crimson and white it shines, tification and details that are rou- commemoration of the adoption of the Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines. tinely sent to Congress when the Presi- flag of the United States by the Conti- Hats off! dent’s annual budget is forwarded in nental Congress. The colors before us fly; February each year. If the authorizing How glad I am that Congress took But more than the flag is passing by. and appropriation committees are not this action. The American flag sums up Sea-fights and land-fights, grim and great, allowed to scrutinize fully the effec- all the best of our Nation, all that is Fought to make and to save the State: tiveness of defense programs, we are Weary marches and sinking ships; not providing the taxpayer with the good and decent in America. Through- Cheers of victory on dying lips; out our history, it has transcended our full diligence due for scrutinizing the Days of plenty and years of peace; President’s budget request. While, I— differences. It has affirmed our com- March of a strong land’s swift increase; and I am sure all my colleagues—fully mon bond as a people and our solemn Equal justice, right and law, support our troops, and want to ensure unity as a Nation. Stately honor and reverend awe; they have all the resources they need, Unfortunately and tragically, some Sign of a nation, great and strong we must also provide strong budgetary people will always try to use this na- To ward her people from foreign wrong: oversight. tional icon to stir disunity. This is a Pride and glory and honor, all We have not always funded our war shame and a sham because, above ev- Live in the colors to stand or fall. efforts through routine supplemental erything else, our flag is representative Hats off! appropriations measures. It is worth of our national unity: Along the street there comes examining history to perceive how the A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums; One nation, under God, indivisible, with practice has been exploited beyond all liberty and justice for all. And loyal hearts are beating high: Hats off! reasonable defense, as Senator MCCAIN ‘‘Indivisible, with liberty and justice The flag is passing by! recently recounted, and it bears repeat- for all,’’ those words, of course, come Happy birthday, Old Glory. Long ing: from the Pledge of Allegiance to the may you wave. ‘‘O’er the land of the For the Korean war, which lasted 3 Flag, our oath to generations past and free, and the home of the brave.’’ years, there was only one supplemental future that we stand together as one The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- appropriations bill; great Nation. Think of how often ator from Virginia is recognized. During the 11-year Vietnam War, throughout the course of the history of Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, may I there were four supplemental appro- our country, our Nation, citizens have commend our distinguished senior col- priation bills. As soon as troop levels risen, hands over their hearts, and ut- league, former majority leader of the in Southeast Asia stopped climbing, tered those words together, knowing Senate, for that brilliant speech, most the Johnson and Nixon administrations that their destinies were interwoven. appropriate on this day. I am certain requested funding for ongoing oper- We are bound together like the threads that speech will be carried and viewed ations in the regular defense authoriza- that form the fabric of that flag. We by our troops wherever they are in the tion and appropriation bills; Since 9/11, there have been nine sup- should put our energies to strength- world. In well over 60-some nations our plemental appropriation bills in 5 years ening that bond, not unraveling it. men and women are standing guard to- to fund the ongoing war on terror, in- That pledge to our flag was origi- night, protecting our freedoms. nally written in 1892 by Francis Bel- I congratulate you, sir. Thank you cluding two in each of the years of 2002, lamy and was first used at the dedica- very much. 2004, and 2005. It now totals over $420 tion of the World Fair in Chicago. The Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I thank billion in emergency supplemental pledge initially read: the very distinguished—yes, very dis- funding. Most of us have voted in recent years I pledge allegiance to my flag and the Re- tinguished Senator from the great to support several Sense of the Senate public for which it stands, one nation indi- State of Virginia. visible—with liberty and justice for all. Mr. WARNER. I thank my colleague. amendments stating that the war The original wording was altered Mr. President, I fully support the should be budgeted for in the regular slightly in 1923 and 1924. In 1954—and I McCain amendment. process. Just this past April 27, the was there in the House of Representa- This amendment would require reg- Senate voted 94–0 to approve such an tives when Congress added the phrase ular budgeting for ongoing military op- amendment. I fully supported that ‘‘under God’’ to the pledge, which erations in Afghanistan and Iraq. proposition each time it has been of- President Eisenhower explained: Since 2001, the administration and fered. Now, this amendment before us Congress has funded our ongoing oper- would put real meaning into the posi- In this way we are reaffirming the tran- scendence of religious faith in America’s her- ations in Iraq and Afghanistan through tions we previously voted to support. itage and future; in this way we shall con- emergency supplemental appropriation Let me also be clear about what this stantly strengthen those spiritual weapons bills, as has been the case in previous amendment does not do. It does not which forever will be our country’s most times in our Nation’s history. As the seek to prevent any future emergency powerful resource in peace and in war. Congressional Research Service noted funding requests for war operations. That was Dwight Eisenhower. in a June 13, 2006 report, ‘‘Supple- But it does require budgeting for the As a result, the Pledge of Allegiance mentals have been the most frequent ongoing expenses we know are going to to the Flag now reads: means of financing the initial stages of occur. If next year, after the budget is I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United military operations.’’ submitted in February, a totally un- States of America and to the Republic for The report continues: foreseen expenditure arises that must which it stands, one Nation under God, indi- In general, however, past administrations be urgently addressed, the administra- visible, with liberty and justice for all. have requested, and Congress has provided, tion would have the ability to submit a

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Calling them emergencies does noth- Alexander Domenici McConnell I simply say that this amendment ing to reduce their impact on our federal def- Allard Dorgan Menendez Allen Durbin Mikulski goes a long way to restore the proper icit and debt. Furthermore, the Quadrennial Baucus Ensign Murkowski balance, as we lay down our Senate Defense Review released by the Department Bayh Enzi Murray procedures in committees, between the of Defense last month asserts that our mili- Bennett Feingold Nelson (FL) authorizing process and the appropri- tary is fighting a ‘‘long war’’ that ‘‘may last Biden Feinstein Nelson (NE) for some years to come’’. If this is so, all the Bingaman Frist Obama ators. I do not suggest in any way that Bond Graham the appropriators intentionally en- more reason to start recognizing the ongoing Pryor costs of this ‘‘long war’’ in our budget, so we Boxer Grassley Reed Brownback Gregg croached on the authorizing process. Reid can start paying for it. So far, these costs Bunning Hagel To the contrary. It was because of the Roberts have been financed entirely by deficit spend- Burns Harkin Salazar exigencies, the difficulty in predicting ing. That may be necessary for a short, un- Burr Hatch Santorum the expenditures associated with the Byrd Hutchison foreseen war, but if a ‘‘long war’’ is part of Sarbanes current military operations that neces- our national security reality, it must be- Cantwell Inhofe Carper Inouye Schumer sitated these large appropriations. But come part of our fiscal reality, and we must Sessions pay for it. Chafee Isakson this amendment will go a long way to Chambliss Jeffords Shelby restore that. There is an additional reason why these Clinton Johnson Smith I urge my colleagues to support the costs should be built into our regular budget Coburn Kennedy Snowe process. Supplementals are not subjected to Cochran Kohl Specter amendment. Stabenow I know my distinguished colleague the oversight of the authorizing committees. Coleman Kyl I believe it is time for that to change. The Collins Landrieu Stevens from Michigan has a few words, and costs of war are enormous, and these costs, Conrad Lautenberg Sununu Talent then we will go to the vote. starting with the $50 billion budget amend- Cornyn Leahy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Craig Levin Thomas ment the administration intends to submit, Crapo Lieberman Thune ator from Michigan is recognized. should receive more oversight, and putting Dayton Lincoln Vitter Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I will be this funding through the normal budget DeMint Lott Voinovich brief. First, let me thank the Senator process will help Congress do its oversight DeWine Lugar Warner from West Virginia. He, as always, job better, which will better serve the Amer- Dodd Martinez Wyden speaks eloquently. If I can make the ican public. NOT VOTING—2 claim, he speaks for all of us when he As I also stated at our Armed Serv- Kerry Rockefeller ices Committee hearing with Secretary talked about our flag and what it The amendment (No. 4242) was agreed means to him. I think he reflected the Rumsfeld in February that: to. spirit of every Member of this body. I Reponsible budgeting means making AMENDMENT NO. 4236 choices and setting priorities. This budget thank him for it. Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I am sub- I also thank Senators BYRD and request fails that test. It understates the mitting an amendment today that ad- MCCAIN. The McCain-Byrd amendment, true cost of our defense program because it dresses the issue of military assistance which restores honesty and truthful- does not fully recognize or pay for the cost of to foreign countries. Senators WARNER ness to our budget process by reflecting ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007. Funds for those will apparently be and LEVIN have tried to be responsive the cost of war, is absolutely essential requested later this year on an emergency, to an administration request for in- if we are going to have a realistic budg- non-paid for, basis. That is not responsible creased funding and flexibility in pro- et. Regardless of whether one supports budgeting. Those costs should be planned on viding assistance to countries that are or doesn’t support our going to war or and paid for now. Honest budgeting requires partners with us in the war against ter- how the operations have taken place, it no less. rorism. I applaud their efforts and will is critically important that we pay the It is essential that our budget begin enumerate the problems that I do not cost and know what we are paying for to reflect reality and recognize the have with the overarching purpose of and that the budget reflect those costs. enormous cost of these ongoing mili- section 1206. The effort has been made year after tary operations. I congratulate Senator I agree that there should be a new year to do that but so far without suc- MCCAIN and Senator BYRD for this program that specifically addresses the cess because it was not put into law. amendment, and I urge my colleagues shortcomings that many of our part- This amendment of Senator MCCAIN to support it. ners in the war against terror face in and Senator BYRD will put this require- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask tracking and finding terrorists on their ment in law. It is essential. I commend unanimous consent that the following soil or in nearby seas. both of them for it. Senators be added as cosponsors to this I understand that current security I believe all Members of this body, amendment: Senators SNOWE, ENSIGN, assistance programs, the Foreign Mili- regardless of the differences we may LIEBERMAN, OBAMA, INOUYE, AKAKA, tary Financing program, for example, have about our policy on Iraq, should and SALAZAR. require a long lead time, sometimes 21⁄2 agree that we should budget for and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to 3 years from request to delivery of pay for these operations. This week objection, it is so ordered. equipment. There are urgent cases now Congress will send to the President the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The where we need to respond more quickly second FY2006 supplemental which in- question is on agreeing to amendment than we currently can. cludes another $70 billion on the oper- No. 4242. The yeas and nays have been Nor do I object to providing signifi- ations in Iraq and Afghanistan, on top ordered. The clerk will call the roll. cant funding for the program. The re- of the $50 billion provided in December. The assistant legislative clerk called quest of the administration for $750 That means in the current fiscal year the roll. million does not seem exorbitant given we will spend $120 billion, or $10 billion Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the the threats that we are trying to ad- a month, on these operations—and Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. dress. Nonetheless, I respect the opin- none of it was included in the Presi- KERRY) and the Senator from West Vir- ion of my fellow authorizers on the dent’s 2006 budget. I can think of no ginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) are nec- Armed Services Committee that there clearer evidence of the need for this essarily absent. is only $400 million that can be devoted amendment. I further announce that if present to the problem at this time from the In February, I included the following and voting, the Senator from Massa- Defense budget. statement in my letter to the Budget chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote While on the ground floor of orga- Committee: ‘‘aye.’’ nizing such a new activity, however,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11152 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 my concern is that we get the decision- count established in this amendment. At the State level, the amendment making mechanism right. We must We can expect decisions to be made would authorize Federal grants to im- make certain that the recipients cho- quickly and efficiently. Randy Tobias prove security at State courts, like the sen, the design of the programs, and is now double-hatted. He has been Reno Family Court where Judge Weller implementation are in the best foreign named as the Secretary’s foreign as- works. policy interests of the United States. sistance advisor in addition to his role These Federal grants might be used We are in this war on terror for the as the Administrator of USAID. Under by States to strengthen courthouse in- longterm. This is an important pro- his overall guidance, the Department frastructure, such as adding bullet- gram that will go through many can perform the necessary coordination proof windows, or it might be used to changes. Recipient countries will both with Ambassadors in the field and hire additional security personnel in change. Areas of the globe where it with regional bureaus to ensure that the courthouse. In the wake of Mon- must focus may change. The propen- such a program would be a construc- day’s shooting, I know the city of Reno sity of subsequent administrations tive addition to the bilateral relation- and the Washoe County Commission may change as they have to make their ship with the recipient country and are looking into both of these steps, own hard choices. would contribute to regional stability. and I also know they could use our We need to get the basics right now These are judgments that our Govern- help. so that we are not faced with a situa- ment must make about every foreign States such as Nevada should always tion some years down the road where assistance program and the President take the lead in protecting their own we have Cabinet Secretaries at odds, is best advised on these matters by the judicial officers, but we can and should struggling with decisions on which Secretary of State. make the Federal Government a bet- countries should receive the aid, when I hope that my fellow Senators will ter, stronger partner. it should be delivered, and how it take a serious look at this proposal and In our country, we have 32,000 State should be implemented. join me in offering it as an amendment and local court judges and approxi- Those are decisions that we must in- to the bill. While the current language mately 2,400 Federal judges. Our de- sist be overseen by the Secretary of of section 1206 requires Secretary of mocracy depends on these men and State on behalf of the President. For- State and ambassadorial involvement, women. They must be able to do their eign policy must drive foreign assist- it is difficult to legislate cooperation jobs and uphold the law without fear- ance decisions. We cannot have mili- between agencies. A blurring of roles is ing for their safety. tary aid decisions drive foreign policy. inevitable if section 1206 stands The time for us to act is now, not This amendment provides the fund- unamended, at a time when foreign pol- after another wake-up call. ing that the Senate Armed Services icy needs to be coherent, persuasive, The shooting of Chuck Weller is a Committee has authorized for the new and successful in the war against ter- terrible tragedy, but by passing this program while safeguarding the pri- ror. legislation, we can ensure at least macy of the State Department in guid- AMENDMENT NO. 4252 some small measure of good results. ing and overseeing the program. My Mr. REID. Mr. President, I spoke yes- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who amendment this year builds on an terday about the terrible courthouse seeks time? amendment offered by Senator INHOFE shooting that took place in Reno on The senior Senator from Oklahoma. last year on the same subject. That Monday, and what we can do in the f Senate to help prevent such incidents. amendment passed the Senate unani- MORNING BUSINESS In order to move that process forward, mously when it was accepted by Sen- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask ators WARNER and LEVIN as the proper I will offer the text of Court Security Improvement Act of 2005 as an amend- unanimous consent that there now be a way to proceed. It, unfortunately, period of morning business, with Sen- emerged from conference altered to au- ment to the Defense authorization bill. First, however, I would like to take a ators to speak for up to 10 minutes thorize a Department of Defense pro- moment to update everyone on Judge each. gram that is ‘‘jointly formulated’’ with Chuck Weller’s condition. Judge The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Secretary of State and requiring Weller, if you remember, was hit by a objection, it is so ordered. the Secretary of Defense to ‘‘coordi- sniper’s bullet while standing in the nate’’ with the Secretary of State in f window of his Reno office. REVIEW OF INTELLIGENCE program implementation. My amend- According to the latest reports, the AUTHORIZATION ACT ment is more explicit. While the Inhofe judge is in ‘‘good spirits’’ and ‘‘out of amendment allowed a direct transfer of the woods.’’ The bullet seems to have Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask funds from the Defense Department to missed his vital organs, and for that, unanimous consent that the following the State Department, this amendment we all thank God. letter be printed in the RECORD. explicitly creates a new counterterror- Now that Judge Weller seems to be There being no objection, the mate- ism train-and-equip account that is de- stabilizing, it is incumbent on all of us rial was ordered to be printed in the signed for use by the Department of to do whatever it takes to prevent RECORD, as follows: Defense but is under the authority of similar violence—whether in Reno or U.S. SENATE, the State Department. The Depart- any other city. Judges like Chuck OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER, ment of Defense would be authorized to Weller, their clerks and jurors must be Washington, DC, June 14, 2006. contribute to and withdraw from the free to serve without threats to their Hon. TED STEVENS, fund and would implement the train- lives. President Pro Tempore, and-equip programs funded by the ac- Washington, DC. The amendment I will offer would DEAR TED: At the request of Senator John count. Proceeding this way would clar- improve protections for both Federal Warner, Chairman of the Committee on ify lines of authority and would safe- and State judges. I want to thank Sen- Armed Services, and Senator Carl Levin, guard the Secretary of State’s role as ators SPECTER and LEAHY for all the Ranking Member of the Committee, and pur- the President’s chief foreign policy ad- work they have done in putting this suant to section 3(b) of Senate Resolution 400 visor and manager of bilateral rela- legislation together, and for cospon- of the 94th Congress, as amended by Senate tionships. soring it today. Resolution 445 of the 108th Congress, I re- My amendment retains an important On the Federal level, the amendment quest an additional five session days, ending interagency study due at the end of allows for better cooperation between June 22, 2006, on their behalf, to enable the Committee on Armed Services to complete this year on the issue of military as- the judiciary and the U.S. Marshal its review of S. 3237, the Intelligence Author- sistance that was contained in last Service. It also puts in place strong ization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. year’s section 1206. measures to protect the personal infor- Sincerely yours, The Department of State is now bet- mation of those who sit on the Federal WILLIAM H. FRIST, M.D., ter organized to manage the new ac- bench. Majority Leader, U.S. Senate.

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He wanted to be have the pleasure of announcing that as a result of injuries suffered while involved.’’ Above all, Mr. James re- the Senator from South Carolina, Mr. serving in Vietnam. minded us that ‘‘Rick had a dream and DEMINT, is the latest recipient of the LCpl Victor Art Rabel of the Marine he followed it.’’ He then urged us all, Senate’s Golden Gavel Award, having Corps died on February 23, 1969, as a re- ‘‘If you have a dream, follow it.’’ completed 100 hours of presiding over sult of injuries suffered while serving This was Rick’s second tour of duty the Senate at 2:15 this afternoon. in Vietnam. in Iraq serving with Kilo Company, 3rd The Golden Gavel Award has long PFC David Aaron Ritzschke of the Battalion, 8th Regiment, 2nd Marine served as a symbol of appreciation for Marine Corps died on July 15, 1967, as a Division, II Marine Expeditionary the time that Senators contribute to result of injuries suffered while serving Force. The day the young lance cor- presiding over the Senate—a privileged in Vietnam. poral lost his life, he was providing se- and important duty. Since the 1960s, PFC Richard Lee Lohse of the 101st curity at an over-watch position within Senators who preside for 100 hours have Airborne died on May 12, 1968, as a re- a building when he was struck by small been recognized with this coveted sult of injuries suffered while serving arms fire near Ramadi, Iraq. Ramadi is award. Most Members recognize that in Vietnam. one of the most dangerous spots for our sitting in that chair is the best way to James Lee Krull once wrote, ‘‘many troops in Iraq where, according to an learn Senate procedure, and Senator great men have come from small embedded reporter on assignment for DEMINT has done so with excellence, towns, and now here I am.’’ These five USA Today, ‘‘about 8 out of 10 of Kilo’s especially on those late nights when we men embody this statement. It is be- foot patrols engage in contact with the were in dire need of help for the Chair. cause of this kind of heroism that enemy.’’ On a daily basis, our marines On behalf of the Senate, I extend our America remains the greatest nation in Ramadi face threats of sniper at- sincere appreciation to Senator the world has ever known. tacks and catastrophic roadside bombs. DEMINT for presiding during the 109th Again, I thank James Lee Krull, Rick James grew up in the tightly Congress. Richard Bruce Apland, Victor Art knit community of Seaford, DE. News f Rabel, David Aaron Ritzschke, and of Rick’s death rocked the community, Richard Lee Lohse for their sacrifice HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES as he was the second Marine from and extend my heartfelt sympathy to Seaford to die in a week’s span, and the Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. President, today the families and friends of those brave town’s third Iraq war fatality since op- I rise to remember the sacrifices of men. erations began in 2003. With two funer- James Lee Krull, Richard Bruce MARINE LANCE CORPORAL RICHARD Z. JAMES als within days of one another, the city Apland, Victor Art Rabel, David Aaron Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I would of Seaford turned out in force to sup- Ritzschke, and Richard Lee Lohse, five like to set aside a few moments today port the families of the fallen soldiers, individuals from Herman, MN, who to reflect on the life of Marine LCpl lining the streets with American flags, gave their lives for the United States Richard ‘‘Rick’’ Z. James. Rick epito- in a demonstration of overwhelming during the Vietnam war. mized the best of our country’s brave compassion and patriotism. On July 9, 2006, the Herman High men and women who fought to free One always wonders how a family School Class of 1967 will gather at the Iraq and to secure a new democracy in survives a tragedy like this. After Vietnam War Memorial to remember the Middle East. He exhibited unwaver- spending time with Rick’s loved ones, and memorialize the 36th anniversary ing courage, dutiful service to his it was very clear to me that this fam- of the death of classmate James Lee country, and above all else, honor. In ily, and their son Rick, found their Krull, as well as four other brave men the way he lived his life—and how we strength through an unwavering faith from Herman who during the Vietnam remember him—Rick reminds each of in God and the support of their family, war made the ultimate sacrifice. us just how good we can be. James Lee Krull was born on Novem- friends, and community. Pastor John Rick was born to Carol and Kenneth ber 23, 1949, the older of two children to Reynolds, the lance corporal’s cousin ‘‘Jake’’ James of Seaford in November Mr. and Mrs. Lean Krull. He attended said, ‘‘Rick had a passion for his fam- 1985. He had two older siblings, Jeff and high school in Herman, MN, and grad- ily. Rick had a passion for the Marine Tina, and a younger brother, Jonathan. uated with the class of 1967. After grad- Corps. Rick knew beyond a shadow of a Rick was a 2004 graduate of Seaford uating from high school he studied doubt that if something were to happen Christian Academy, where he played welding at Alexandria Technical Col- he’d spend eternity with his God. Rick soccer, basketball, and baseball. His lege and in 1969, he was engaged to be died offering himself for the sake of friends and family remembered him at married to Donna Hutchinson. others.’’ Pastor Donnie Reynolds who He began his tour of duty in Vietnam his memorial service, describing Rick spoke at the service for Rick perhaps on March 11, 1970, as an Army corporal as having a playful, somewhat mis- said it best. ‘‘Rick did not just exist. serving as a medic with the 1st Bat- chievous nature and as an enthusiastic He lived out God’s plan. I believe Rick talion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Divi- athlete who thrived on competition James is an American hero.’’ The sion. and gave his all on the playing field. evening before, during a quiet moment On July 9, 1970, Jim died from wounds Fellow U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin Martens as we paid our respects to the family, he received on June 14, 1970, while on of Salisbury described his friend of 10 Rick’s father said, ‘‘People now refer to patrol in Cambodia. years as ‘‘fun, energetic, always trying his son as a hero, but he has always Jim was a highly decorated soldier. to make people laugh. He was a great been a hero to me.’’ Prior to his death, Jim was awarded guy to be around.’’ I rise today to commemorate Rick, the Army Commendation Medal for His enthusiasm and thirst for excite- to celebrate his life, and to offer his heroism, the Purple Heart, the Na- ment led to his decision to join the Ma- family our support and our deepest tional Defense Service Medal, the Viet- rines shortly before graduation from sympathy on their tragic loss. nam Service Medal, the Vietnam Cam- Seaford Christian Academy in June of f paign Medal, and the Expert badge 2004. His mother Carol stated, ‘‘That’s with automatic rifle bar. Post- all he ever wanted to do, and he was FLAG PROTECTION AMENDMENT humously he was awarded the Bronze thrilled when he was doing military Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Com- duty.’’ Rick’s father, when speaking to today, Flag Day, in support of S.J. Res. mendation Medal, and the Combat several hundred friends, family, and 12, which seeks to establish a constitu- Medical Badge. members of the community gathered tional amendment to ban the desecra- Herman, MN, also lost other sons in for his son’s memorial service, said tion of our flag. Vietnam, who we should pause to rec- that ‘‘He always wanted to have the From the time of our Revolutionary ognize today. hardest job. In baseball, he wanted to War to this very moment, Old Glory

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For 20 years, Jim has served this distinction by ‘‘eSchoolNews.’’ serve freedom here at home. More than as district superintendent of the I know my Senate colleagues join me anything else, it represents the selfless Lamphere School District with unpar- in congratulating James McCann on sacrifices of previous generations who alleled leadership and vision. His ef- his retirement. I am proud to recognize have willingly laid down their lives so forts have led to numerous opportuni- his contributions to education and the that we can live in the most prosperous ties for his teachers, staff, students, indelible mark he has made in teaching and free nation in the history of the and their families, as well as others with technology in Michigan. I wish world. across Michigan, and have earned the him and his family many more years of As a Marine, I served under our flag Lamphere School District many good health and happiness. as I proudly do now as the Senator awards and achievements over the from the great State of Montana. Thus, years. I know I join many in Michigan f I know a thing or two about what our in congratulating him on a stellar ca- flag stands for—as does most every vet- reer that has spanned decades and has RURAL HOSPITAL AND PROVIDER eran who served and sacrificed under inspired generations of students to EQUITY ACT strive for excellence. our flag, or who has fired and been Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I rise fired upon in combat defending what After earning a teaching degree from Eastern Michigan University and a today to emphasize the importance of our flag stands for. Countless millions enacting into law S. 3500, the Rural of American soldiers have done and master’s degree in educational admin- istration from the University of Michi- Hospital and Provider Equity Act of continue to do the same. As we speak, 2006. I would also like to thank the there are over 14,000 Montanans in the gan, Mr. McCann has focused his ef- forts in southeast Michigan. He began chairman of the Senate Rural Health service of their country, 1,365 of whom Caucus, Senator THOMAS, along with are now serving overseas. as an educator with the Archdiocese of Detroit. Five years later, he accepted a Senators ROBERTS, CONRAD, and HAR- It is simply an insult to these brave position with the Lamphere Schools. KIN, for taking the lead on this impor- Americans that the sacrifices they During his tenure with the Lamphere tant piece of legislation. have made in the name of liberty under Schools, he served as an administrative There should be no difference be- the American flag are spit on by people assistant, assistant principal, and a tween the quality of care that my con- who would burn, trample, or otherwise principal at various schools in the dis- stituents in South Dakota receive and willfully desecrate our flag. While we trict, and in 1986, he was named the constituents in urban States such as rightly honor the brave men and district superintendent. New York receive. Cancer, diabetes, women who have sacrificed their lives, Jim’s passion for integrating tech- and other diseases do not discriminate we do not yet honor the symbol for nology into the classroom has earned between people in rural or urban areas which those sacrifices were made by him national recognition, and I am fa- and there should be no discrimination protecting our flag. That is why we miliar with Jim’s energetic and pas- between the health care services avail- need a constitutional amendment. sionate approach to educating young able in Lemmon, SD, and health care Some argue that that it is a form of people. I have been privileged to work services available in New York City. speech. However, it is sad that someone with Jim on an effort to enhance learn- The Rural Hospital and Provider Eq- cannot defend their arguments or ing across Michigan, and that project uity Act extends and builds upon the clearly state their national hatred has benefited greatly from his innova- important rural equity provisions in- without setting a fire? Frankly, if the tion and enthusiasm. cluded in the Medicare Modernization totality of your argument can be In 1982, Jim attended a summer insti- Act. These provisions can mean the dif- summed with gasoline and matches, tute at Harvard University that em- ference between traveling 5 miles to then you just do not have much of an phasized the importance of using tech- the Wagner Community Memorial Hos- argument to begin with. nology to teach multiple learning pital or 110 miles to Avera McKennan styles. Recognizing an urgent need to Hospital in Sioux Falls. These provi- Even more striking is that these peo- train teachers and staff in the district sions—in more graphic terms—can ple, devoid of new ideas, resort to tac- in computer networking, programming mean the difference between a fatal tics used by our enemies abroad. Look and software use, he developed an inno- heart attack and the successful sta- at the video of those who would de- vative plan to install cable and wiring bilization of a heart attack patient. stroy us—protests in Iran, for example. in classrooms and to provide a 2-week In order to give a better picture of Our enemies burn our flag while calling training program for his teachers. This the benefits of this legislation, I would for our deaths because they know it is innovative approach led to Lamphere like to tell you a little bit about the our symbol They want to destroy us being the first district in Michigan to challenges of ensuring health care ac- and have no respect for our freedoms have Internet access in the classroom, cess in South Dakota. My State has 66 and way of life. Sadly, there are some which occured in 1992. counties and an average of 9.9 persons in this country that, while they may or Jim has been the chairman of the per square mile. The national average may not share that goal, do share that Oakland County Superintendents’ for individuals per square mile is 79.6. tactic. Committee for Instructional Tech- Of these 66 counties, 44 are classified We owe it to the generations who nology since 1992 and through this posi- as medically underserved areas, areas came before us and to the brave men tion has helped to improve and advance that have insufficient health resources, and women who protect us now to pro- the use of educational technology in manpower, or facilities to meet the tect the symbol which meant so much schools throughout Oakland County. In medical needs of the population. The to them. Far too many have sacrificed 1996, he was instrumental in bringing sheer vastness of South Dakota poses too much serving under our flag for me the JASON Project to Michigan. This significant challenges in meeting the to sit on the sidelines and do nothing. effort established the Lamphere School health care needs of our population. That is why I see it as my duty to voice District as a JASON Project Primary The Rural Hospital and Provider Eq- my support on behalf of all Montanans Interactive Network site for Michigan. uity Act includes hospital, physician, for a constitutional amendment pro- As host for JASON, Lamphere Schools home health, ambulance, and tele- hibiting flag desecration. helped thousands of Michigan students health provisions that can make the

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The telehealth provisions in- This bill creates a new Federal of- This legislation contains many provi- cluded in the Rural Hospital and Pro- fense for financially facilitating access sions that will allow critical access and vider Equity Act help promote the to child pornography on the Internet, sole community hospitals, as well as adoption of technology and have the mandates penalties for Web site opera- rural doctors, to continue providing potential to expand access to quality tors who insert words or images into services to individuals who need it health care. their internet source codes with the in- most, I would also like to highlight the Individuals living in rural areas like tent to deceive persons into viewing telehealth provisions included in this my State of South Dakota deserve the obscene material on the internet; and bill that would continue serving rural same caliber of health care that indi- requires commercial Web site opera- beneficiaries and expand access to the viduals living in urban areas receive. tors to place warning marks prescribed type of care provided in more urban The Medicare Modernization Act was a by the Federal Trade Commission on areas. great start to placing rural health care Web pages that contain sexually ex- Telehealth uses telecommunications providers on the same level playing plicit material. and information technologies to pro- field with providers located in urban It is critical that this legislation be- vide health care services at a distance. areas. The Rural Hospital and Provider come law. The supposed anonymity of It provides individuals in remote un- Equity Act continues and expands this the Internet has apparently derserved areas access to specialists level playing field, ensuring that rural emboldened child pornographers. The and other health care providers Americans have access to high-quality availability of child pornography on through the use of technology. Addi- health care services. the Internet is staggering, as is the tionally, the practice of telehealth I thank Senator THOMAS for his lead- presence of those who would prey on brings medicine to people—people who ership on this and other rural health innocent children. To illustrate this live in medically underserved areas and issues and encourage my colleagues to point, consider that in 1998 the Na- people who are too frail or too ill to support this important piece of legisla- tional Center for Missing and Exploited leave the comfort of their homes. tion. Children’s CyberTipline received 3,267 Section 19 of the Rural Hospital and f reports of child pornography. In 2004, Provider Equity Act requires the Sec- the CyberTipline received 106,119 of retary of the Department of Health and INTERNET SAFETY ACT these reports, marking more than a Human Services to create demonstra- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I rise thirtyfold increase in child pornog- tion projects that would encourage today to speak about S. 3499, the Inter- raphy reports in just a 6-year period. home health agencies to utilize remote net SAFETY Act, a bill that I have co- This is more than a disturbing trend, monitoring technology. Utilizing tech- sponsored with Senator KYL and other and it shows no sign of slowing down. nology in the home health setting Members of this body. The Internet is uniquely suited to fa- would reduce the number of visits by This legislation targets child pornog- cilitate the creation and replication of home health aides while still providing raphers, and it continues the impor- pornographic images of children, as quality care. tant progress this Congress has made well as the speed and anonymity to dis- Each demonstration project is re- to crack down on those who commit tribute them. And, not surprisingly, quired to include a performance target crimes against children. for the home health agency. This tar- criminal enterprises spring up for the Earlier this year, the Senate passed get would be used to determine wheth- purpose of distributing child pornog- S. 1086, which would require lifetime er the projects are enhancing health raphy and feeding the insatiable desire registration by sex offenders through- outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries, as of those who target children. out the United States and would sub- Let me provide an example from my well as saving the program money. stantially increase punishments for home State of Texas. Several years Each year, the home health agency those convicted of sex crimes against participating in the pilot would receive ago, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, children. The House has passed its own an incentive payment based on a per- in cooperation with Dallas’s Internet centage of the Medicare savings real- sex offender bill, which contains many Crimes Against Children, ICAC, task ized as a result of the pilot project. sensible provisions. And the two Cham- force, was able to locate and dismantle The demonstration projects would be bers are negotiating to resolve their a multimillion-dollar child pornog- conducted in both rural and urban set- differences. Hopefully we will soon raphy enterprise conducting business tings because medically underserved reach an agreement—and a tough, over the Internet. This effort, dubbed areas exist across the country. Three smart bill will be reported to the Presi- Operation Avalanche, resulted in over projects, however, are required to be dent. 7,000 searches and more than 4,000 ar- conducted in a State with a population I firmly believe there is only one way rests around the world. of less than 1 million. to deal with those who prey on chil- This Congress simply cannot stop Although numerous studies have dren: they must be caught sooner, pun- working until we are certain that we praised the ability of telehealth to de- ished longer and more stringently, and have provided all of the resources nec- liver care to individuals in remote they must be watched much more essary to stop those who commit areas, it has been continually underuti- closely than they are today. I began crimes by exploiting children. And so lized and hampered by legal, financial, advancing this law enforcement theme this bill, in addition to providing addi- and regulatory barriers. Section 20 of while I served as Texas attorney gen- tional legal authorities, also creates an the Rural Hospital and Provider Equity eral. There, I created a specialized unit Office on Sexual Violence and Crimes Act directs the Secretary of the De- known as the Texas Internet Bureau to Against Children within the Depart- partment of Health and Human Serv- coordinate and direct efforts to fight ment of Justice to coordinate sex of- ices to work with health care stake- Internet crimes such as fraud, child fender registration and notification holders to adopt provisions allowing pornography, and privacy concerns. programs, directs the Attorney General for multistate practitioner licensure The Texas Internet Bureau successfully to provide grants to state and local across State lines for the purposes of identified several Internet predators governments for child sexual abuse pre- providing telehealth services. This pro- that were caught, prosecuted and con- vention programs, and authorizes 200 vision is a step in the right direction of victed. additional child exploitation prosecu- breaking down the barriers that pre- I will continue to work in the Senate tors in U.S. attorneys offices around vent the adoption of telehealth. to ensure that law enforcement agen- the country and 20 additional Internet Technology is improving each and cies have every tool they need to bring Crimes Against Children, ICAC, task every day and health care systems in these criminals to justice. The Internet forces.

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Beginning SUMMER OF PEACE: AMONG THE ican West. next year, the Keller Award will be pre- NIMIIPUU f sented annually to a former Student Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I rise Congress competitor who has made sig- today as cochair of the Lewis and ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS nificant contributions to his or her Clark Bicentennial Congressional Cau- community, State, or Nation through cus, which has helped communities and public service leadership. The Harold tribes across the country commemo- ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HAROLD Keller Award will recognize individuals rate the bicentennial of the Lewis and KELLER PUBLIC SERVICE LEAD- who have best applied the lessons Clark expedition. Our goal is to provide ERSHIP AWARD learned through participation in the resources that promote and enhance ∑ Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, each Student Congress to become out- tourism opportunities that reflect year many of America’s best and standing leaders in public service. unique local characteristics, interests, brightest high school students come to- There is perhaps no better way to and history along the Lewis and Clark gether to compete in the John C. Sten- recognize and honor Mr. Keller’s com- Trail. nis National Student Congress. For mitment and leadership than through Over the last 3 years, America has nearly 30 years Harold Keller has been this award. Each year, the winner will commemorated this historic journey to the driving force behind this event, return to the National Student Con- the West, celebrating culture and life. which has provided thousands of young gress to serve as a role model and in- This Saturday, we will again recognize people an opportunity to develop lead- spiration to the newest class of partici- the daring journey of the Lewis and ership skills and learn about Congress. pants. Clark expedition that helped discover Harold Keller is known as ‘‘Mr. Con- In recognition of the establishment the West and her vast resources and gress’’ within the National Forensic of this award and of Mr. Keller’s many viewscapes we enjoy today. League, which encompasses the Na- years of selfless leadership, the Stennis The Summer of Peace Signature tional Student Congress as part of its Center will present him with a replica Event in Idaho is an opportunity for all comprehensive national speech and de- of the small, handleless gavel which of us to evaluate the long chain of bate program. Each year he has worked sits on the rostrum of this Chamber cause and effect that links past, tirelessly to make the week-long com- today. This gavel, a very significant present, and future. petition run smoothly and fairly. But symbol of the Senate, was used by Vice From the journal entries, we have perhaps more importantly, he has also President John Adams to call the first learned the explorers were not only dis- made time to provide personal encour- Senate to order in 1789 in New York and has, according to tradition, rested coverers and describers of the unknown agement and guidance to many of on the rostrum of the Senate during its land, but also sightseers whose experi- those who take part. meetings since then. The replica of the ences depended on the good will and as- It is this commitment and compas- original ivory gavel is sculpted from sistance of strangers. sion that has made him not only an in- marble that was once part of the Cap- The Lewis and Clark Expedition en- tegral part of the National Student itol. tered the Nimiipuu, Nez Perce, aborigi- Congress but also a memorable force in nal homelands in September of 1805, It is hoped that Harold Keller will re- the lives of many students who have ceive the replica of this historic Senate and with this first chance encounter, participated through the years. gavel as a symbol of our gratitude for they were met with caution. After In addition to his leadership of the his patriotism and tireless leadership crossing the daunting Rocky Moun- Student Congress, Harold Keller is a in providing opportunities for young tains, the explorers were in dire need of tireless champion of speech and debate men and women to prepare for public food and shelter. They described the education throughout the Nation. He service. Ultimately, however, the Nimiipuu as friendly, hospitable, and has spent many weekends away from greatest reward for him, and for our gracious hosts who assisted the expedi- home conducting local and district Nation, must be the quality and char- tion. tournaments and seminars. Despite re- acter of the leadership that will come Without the assistance of tribes such tiring as a speech and debate teacher from those who benefited from his hard as the Nimiipuu, Lewis and Clark and at West High School in Davenport, IA, work, teaching, and guidance. their party would have likely become in 2003, Mr. Keller continues his service We pay tribute to Harold Keller for lost or died from starvation. The expe- on the Executive Council of the Na- the wonderful leadership opportunities dition itself heavily relied on those tional Forensic League and continues he has provided over the past three who inhabited the land—their survival to provide leadership and inspiration decades for American youth partici- depended on American Indians’ willing- not only to students, but also to teach- pating in the John C. Stennis National ness to share knowledge about the ers and coaches who view him as a Student Congress, and congratulate land, its resources, and practical routes mentor. It was in recognition for his him on the well deserved honor of hav- across it. lifelong efforts that the National Fo- ing a national award for public service Today, the Nez Perce, Lemhi Sho- rensic League inducted him into its leadership established in his name.∑ shone, and other American tribes are Hall of Fame. f working diligently to preserve the her- Mr. Keller has faithfully lived his life itage and culture that was such a large by the philosophy expressed on a poster TRIBUTE TO DR. CAROL part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which hangs in his office quoting the CARTWRIGHT and that played such a significant role words of Forest Witcraft: ∑ Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, today I in the history of the West. The leader- A hundred years from now it will not matter pay tribute to a distinguished leader in ship of these tribes of yesterday and what my bank account was, the field of higher education, Dr. Carol today has helped shape the identity of The sort of house I lived in or what kind of Cartwright, president of Kent State America and the West. car I drove. University in Ohio. Dr. Cartwright is The Nez Perce Tribe in particular has But the world may be different because I was stepping down after 15 years of valu- become very closely involved with the important in the life of a child. able service in her role as president. commemoration, and has been an inte- When the 2006 John C. Stennis Na- Dr. Cartwright is a visionary, who gral part of planning and preparing for tional Student Congress convenes in oversaw significant growth at Kent

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Mr. BAIRD circulated a petition for es- mitment, drive, and optimistic spirit. During a tenure lasting nearly three tablishment of the Cresbard post office She has served as an inspiration to decades, Jean’s vision and leadership which was located in Mr. Cressey’s both her students and her peers. has placed AFI at the forefront of na- home. On June 15, 1892, Mr. Cressey Not only has Dr. Cartwright provided tional recognition with respect to the granted James A. Ward a right-of-way outstanding leadership during a time of history of film in this country. Her ef- for the Duluth, Pierre, and Black Hills change at Kent State, but she also has forts dramatically widened the scope Railroad. The railroad grade was built worked to expand the institution’s re- and magnitude of AFI’s activities, and across the counties of Faulk, Hughes, lationship with the surrounding com- she has proven instrumental in moving Sully, Hyde, Edmunds, and Brown. De- munity. For example, she helped estab- the organization through times of tre- spite this attempt, tracks were never lish a meaningful partnership between mendous change at AFI and in the film laid. Kent State and the Oak Clinic for Mul- world as well. In 1906, surveyors for the Minneapolis tiple Sclerosis in Green to help dis- Founded in 1967, AFI was established & St. Louis Railroad came through, cover why multiple sclerosis, MS, to educate the next generation of and men from the Dakota Town Lot which typically strikes during the American filmmakers and preserve the Company began to develop locations early adult years, is four times more Nation’s film heritage. Jean not only along the newly proposed right-of-way. prevalent in northeast Ohio than any- fulfilled this vital need but worked to In 1907, the residents of Cresbard fi- where else in the world. Dr. Cart- greatly expand AFI’s mission. Thanks nally heard the sound of a train whis- wright’s dedication to Kent State’s re- to her efforts, AFI now stands as the tle. Although having an economy that is search facilities and equipment im- largest nonprofit film exhibitor in the predominately agriculturally based, provements allowed for this collabora- country, represents a preeminent voice Cresbard is now considered home by tion and will help people in the region celebrating excellence in American several businesses including a post of- receive treatment, regardless of in- film and television, and has proudly fice, hotel/restaurant, automotive serv- come. Physicians and researchers will championed new film and television ice station, and a bank. Cresbard is be able to work toward a better under- media. also home to several churches, and is standing of MS, the development of Perhaps Jean’s greatest challenge viewed as a haven for hunters from Oc- came when the National Endowment new treatments, and the ultimate goal tober through December each year. of finding a cure. for the Arts funding which had been I am pleased to announce that Dr. Cartwright’s commitment to the AFI’s primary source of financial sup- Cresbard will be celebrating its centen- community led her to focus on improv- port since the organization’s inception nial from June 30 to July 2. The center- ing the quality of education for chil- disappeared virtually over night. But piece of this anniversary will be the dren well before the commencement of thanks to Jean’s firm dedication to our all-school reunion. There are numerous their college years. Kent State has be- Nation’s film heritage and her bound- other events scheduled including a car come a national center for research on less energy, she transformed AFI into show, hot air balloon rides, 10K run, the use of technologies for teaching the self-sufficient entrepreneurial or- softball tournament, and street dance. and learning. The College and Graduate ganization it is today with a strong and These activities should serve as a re- School of Education is home to the Re- diverse financial foundation. minder to the citizens of Cresbard that search Center for Educational Tech- Beyond placing AFI on firm financial the community spirit is alive and well. nology, which opened in 1999. The cen- grounding, Jean’s tenure has also seen Mr. President, I am proud to publicly ter provides a network for university myriad accomplishments that will for- honor Cresbard on this memorable oc- researchers and K–16 educators who are ever cement her legacy at AFI and in casion. This celebration is a great way working to understand the impact of the film and television world. Under of recognizing Cresbard’s long and pro- technology on teaching and learning. her direction, AFI acquired the beau- ductive history, and I am pleased that These are but a few examples of the tiful campus in Los Angeles it calls the citizens of Cresbard, past and years of work that Dr. Cartwright has home, greatly expanded its educational present, are being honored and cele- contributed to Kent State University opportunities, and opened the Silver brated.∑ and the entire State of Ohio. In a re- Theater and Cultural Center in nearby f cent interview in Crain’s Cleveland Silver Spring, MD. Business: On the Web, Dr. Cartwright Jean Firstenberg is an American HONORING RUTH ZIOLKOWSKI ON said, ‘‘I’m driven by the opportunity to treasure, and her presence as head of HER 80TH BIRTHDAY make a difference. In the end, I will be AFI will be sorely missed. It is truly a ∑ Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I wish honored if—in their own way, building pleasure to honor and thank her for all today to recognize and honor Ruth on their own example, or their own ex- she has done for film in America, and I Ziolkowski on the occasion of her 80th perience—people will say ‘she made a am deeply proud to call her my friend. birthday. difference for Kent State.’ ’’ She plans to spend more time now Ruth Ziolkowski deserves great rec- Indeed, Dr. Cartwright has made a traveling and writing, but she will al- ognition for her dedication to the es- significant difference to Kent State ways be the strongest of advocates for tablishment of the Crazy Horse Memo- University and thousands of students. I America’s rich artistic heritage.∑ rial Foundation. She is the president of thank her for her vision and dedication f the board of directors and chief execu- to students, faculty, community mem- tive officer of the foundation, which is 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE bers, and all those individuals who a nonprofit educational and cultural FOUNDING OF CRESBARD, SOUTH have been or will someday be posi- project established in 1949. Ruth as- DAKOTA tively affected by her work.∑ sumed leadership of the project after ∑ f Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today the 1982 death of her husband, Crazy I wish to pay tribute to the 100th anni- Horse sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski. COMMENDING JEAN PICKER versary of the founding of the city of Work on the memorial is now a family FIRSTENBERG Cresbard, SD. Cresbard, which is a endeavor, with many of Ziolkowski’s ∑ Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I small, friendly community, is home to five sons and five daughters working as wish to offer my sincere congratula- various businesses, in addition to a mu- a team to advance the project.

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Ruth Ziolkowski, Cranston school system to new scho- can be found in respected positions in many ways, reflects his character. lastic heights and maintaining a throughout agriculture and the busi- When completed, the Crazy Horse steady focus on providing her students ness world. They are recognized by Memorial will be the world’s largest with a high-quality, first-class edu- companies as reliable, effective leaders sculpture. In 1998, the completion of cation. who can meet the challenges posed by the face of Crazy Horse made it the Catherine was appointed super- an ever-changing economy. world’s largest single sculpted portrait. intendent of Cranston Public Schools R. Crosby Kemper, Jr., recognizes the However, the goals of the Crazy Horse in 1997. During her tenure, she has potential of college students coming Memorial Foundation go beyond com- helped foster a strong community of from rural America especially when pletion of the physical structure. The learning for all Cranston students. A coupled with opportunity they other- foundation works for reconciliation potent symbol of her successful efforts wise might not have. Mr. Kemper and harmony between races, and pro- as Cranston superintendent is the dis- founded AFA with the vision to create vides services such as the Crazy Horse trict’s most current State report card an organization that would catalyze Memorial Native American Scholar- where it met or exceeded proficiency further development of these young ship Program, which assists students targets in math and literacy across all adults on a professional level. As I from the nine South Dakota reserva- grades and racial subgroups, and for travel around Missouri and to other tions. both ESL students and those with dis- areas, I see that our farmers are aging. Ruth Ziolkowski holds honorary doc- abilities. These scores are also an em- We need effective young professionals torate degrees from South Dakota blem of what is likely to be Catherine’s to be prepared to take over the reins. School of Mines and Technology and most enduring legacy her passionate AFA creates a professional network the University of South Dakota. In dedication for ensuring that students that respects individuals and promotes 1997, she received the Free Spirit whom traditionally might have gotten lifelong learning as well as building of Award from the Freedom Forum, which lost in the shuffle were given the nec- lifelong alliances. is a nonpartisan, international founda- essary support to enable them to thrive As I have said so many times before, Americans enjoy the safest, most af- tion dedicated to free press, free academically. speech, and free spirit. In addition, Superintendent Ciarlo’s contribu- fordable and most abundant food sup- Korczak and Ruth Ziolkowski have tions have been recognized in the past, ply of any country in the world. That is due to the efforts of farmers in Mis- been accepted into the Hall of Fame of most notably in 2005, when she was souri and across the Midwest. AFA is Sales and Marketing Executives Inter- named Rhode Island’s Superintendent producing leaders who will help us national, Inc. of the Year and as a finalist for Na- maintain this position as a world lead- On June 26, 2006, Ruth Ziolkowski’s tional Superintendent of the Year. er in production agriculture. 80th birthday, there are plans to bring Countless students owe their academic I want to thank the leaders of AFA the mountain alive with Legends in and professional success and achieve- and its members for their commitment Light, a multimedia laserlight show ments to Superintendent Ciarlo’s ef- to agriculture. They understand why it that tells the story of Native Ameri- forts. Educators such as Catherine is important we continue to support cans and their contributions through- form the backbone of American soci- this vital industry. The U.S. food sys- out the centuries. The celebration’s ety, providing our children with the es- tem is the largest industry in the U.S. magnitude can only strive to match sential tools to succeed in an ever-ex- and is the leading export sector of our the vast contributions the Ziolkowski panding global economy and keeping economy. Few things are as important family have made to ensuring that the the United States competitive in the to America’s future as the health and dream behind the Crazy Horse memo- world. safety of our food system. rial comes true. I have a special place in my heart for Agriculture is also one of the leading Mr. President, I wish to publicly rec- the Cranston School System. For many industries in Missouri; more than 14,000 ognize Ruth Ziolkowski’s achieve- years my father worked there, ulti- jobs are directly created by agri- ments, and wish her the best on this mately as the supervisor of custodians. culture. This number doesn’t even in- special occasion.∑ He would be very proud of ‘‘his sys- clude the thousands of jobs supporting f tem’’ under the expert leadership of this industry. Thankfully, AFA is Catherine Ciarlo. So am I. TRIBUTE TO CATHERINE CIARLO there to help men and women who are Thank you for your exemplary serv- interested in agriculture realize their ∑ Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise ice, Catherine, and for your important potential in an exciting and vital in- today to recognize and honor the sig- contribution to the education of Rhode dustry. nificant accomplishments of Cranston Island’s students.∑ Congratulations to AFA members School Superintendent Catherine f and leadership on this landmark occa- Ciarlo. Superintendent Ciarlo is retir- sion. I look forward to working with ing on June 30 after 46 years of working CONGRATULATING THE AGRI- CULTURE FUTURE OF AMERICA you as an organization and as agri- tirelessly to educate and raise the aca- culture leaders in the future.∑ demic achievement of Rhode Island’s ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY f students. ∑ Mr. TALENT. Mr. President, I rise After graduating cum laude from today to congratulate the Agriculture 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEA, Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s Future of America, AFA, on its 10-year SOUTH DAKOTA degree in elementary education, Cath- anniversary. AFA was founded by R. ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I erine entered the classroom as a read- Crosby Kemper, Jr., to encourage and recognize the city of Tea, which is cele- ing teacher the beginning of her life- support college students who are pre- brating its centennial this year. long commitment to developing and paring for careers in agriculture. The community of Tea began as a improving the literacy skills of Rhode AFA is forming the future of agri- small German agricultural village Island’s children. culture by preparing the industry’s fu- originally named Byron. However, Horace Mann, considered by many ture leaders today. This organization when a railroad was built between historians to be the father of modern more than any other I know of gives Sioux Falls and Yankton, a stop was American education, once said, young professionals access to industry added in the community and the resi- ‘‘Teachers teach because they care. leaders and training from professional dents decided to establish a local post

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At a town the United States Postal Service located at tion, Department of Transportation, trans- meeting, the residents had listed sev- 520 Colorado Avenue in Arriba, Colorado, as mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule eral possibilities when they decided to the ‘‘William H. Emery Post Office’’. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Empresa take a tea break. The name ‘‘Tea’’ was f Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Model EMB– offered and eventually selected as the 135 Airplanes and Model EMB–145, –145ER, town’s name. Now, 100 years later, the MEASURES REFERRED –145MR, –145LR , –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP community of Tea continues to be a The following concurrent resolutions Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. place where residents make everyone were read, and referred as indicated: 2005–NM–003)) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and feel welcome. H. Con. Res. 372. Concurrent resolution rec- Transportation. It gives me great pleasure to rise ognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Inter- EC–7129. A communication from the Pro- with the citizens of Tea in celebrating state Highway System; to the Committee on gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- their centennial anniversary and wish Environment and Public Works. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- them continued success in the years to H. Con. Res. 421. Concurrent resolution ex- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule come.∑ pressing the sense of Congress and support entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing for Greater Opportunities for Science, Tech- Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, and –900 Se- f nology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO– ries Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. STEM) programs; to the Committee on MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT 2004–NM–114)) received on May 31, 2006; to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Messages from the President of the f Transportation. United States were communicated to EC–7130. A communication from the Pro- the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his EXECUTIVE AND OTHER gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- secretaries. COMMUNICATIONS tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule f The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Model A321–100 and –200 Series Airplanes’’ accompanying papers, reports, and doc- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–128)) As in executive session the Presiding uments, and were referred as indicated: received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee Officer laid before the Senate messages EC–7123. A communication from the Pro- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. from the President of the United gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–7131. A communication from the Pro- States submitting sundry nominations tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- which were referred to the Committee mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- on Armed Services. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R Se- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Bom- (The nominations received today are ries Airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F bardier Model DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, printed at the end of the Senate pro- Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. –202, –301, –311, and –315 Airplanes’’ ceedings.) 2004–NM–272)) received on May 31, 2006; to the ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–249)) f Committee on Commerce, Science, and received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE EC–7124. A communication from the Pro- EC–7132. A communication from the Pro- At 11:21 a.m., a message from the gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- House of Representatives, delivered by tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus announced that the House has passed Model A318–100 and A319–100 Series Air- Model A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, and A340– the following bills, in which it requests planes; Model A320–111 Airplanes; and Model 300 Series Airplanes; and A340–541 and A340– the concurrence of the Senate: A320–200, A321–100, and A321–200 Series Air- 642 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. H.R. 4894. An act to provide for certain ac- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005– 2004–NM–67)) received on May 31, 2006; to the cess to national crime information databases NM–097)) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and by schools and educational agencies for em- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ployment purposes, with respect to individ- Transportation. EC–7133. A communication from the Pro- uals who work with children. EC–7125. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- H.R. 5117. An act to exempt persons with gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- disabilities from the prohibition against pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule viding section 8 rental assistance to college mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus students. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R Se- Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Airplanes’’ ries Airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F The message also announced that the ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–059)) Airplanes; and Model A310–200 and A310–300 House agreed to the following concur- received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee Series Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket rent resolutions, in which it requests on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. No. 2005–NM–098)) received on May 31, 2006; to the concurrence of the Senate: EC–7126. A communication from the Pro- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and H. Con. Res. 372. Concurrent resolution rec- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Transportation. ognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Inter- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–7134. A communication from the Pro- state Highway System. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- H. Con. Res. 408. Concurrent resolution entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus tion, Department of Transportation, trans- commending the Government of Canada for Model A318–100 and A319–100 Series Air- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule its renewed commitment to the Global War planes, A320–111 Airplanes, A320–200 Series entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus on Terror in Afghanistan. Airplanes, and A321–100 and A321–200 Series Model A319–100 and A320–200 Series Air- H. Con. Res. 421. Concurrent resolution ex- Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. planes; and A320–111 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– pressing the sense of Congress and support 2005–NM–189)) received on May 31, 2006; to the AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–246)) received on for Greater Opportunities for Science, Tech- Committee on Commerce, Science, and May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Com- nology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO- Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. STEM) programs. EC–7127. A communication from the Pro- EC–7135. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- f tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus At 6:01 p.m., a message from the Model A330–200 and –300 Series Airplanes; and Model A310–200 and –300 Series Airplanes’’ House of Representatives, delivered by Model A340–200 and –300 Series Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–022))

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A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Rolls- EC–7145. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Royce plc RB211 Trent 500, 700, and 800 Series gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Turbofan Engines; Correction’’ ((RIN2120– tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NE–49)) received on mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Com- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Bom- Model 747–200C and –200F Series Airplanes’’ merce, Science, and Transportation. bardier Model DHC 8–400 Series Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–068)) EC–7137. A communication from the Pro- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–162)) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–7154. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7146. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Bom- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule bardier Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Se- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing ries 100 and 440) Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Model 767 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Dock- (Docket No. 2006–NM–062)) received on May entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing et No. 2003–NM–215)) received on May 31, 2006; 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Model 767–200, –300, and –300F Series Air- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Science, and Transportation. planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2004– and Transportation. EC–7138. A communication from the Pro- NM–25)) received on May 31, 2006; to the Com- EC–7155. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7147. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Dassault gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Gulf- Model Falcon 900EX Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– tion, Department of Transportation, trans- stream Model GIV–X and GV–SP Series Air- AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–255)) received on mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2006– May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Com- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; NM–061)) received on May 31, 2006; to the merce, Science, and Transportation. Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Airplanes’’ Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–7139. A communication from the Pro- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–247)) Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee EC–7156. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7148. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Model 727 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Dock- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Fokker et No. 2002–NM–328)) received on May 31, 2006; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Model F.28 Mark 0100 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– to the Committee on Commerce, Science, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; McDon- AA64) (Docket No. 2006–NM–003)) received on and Transportation. nell Douglas Model DC–8–11, DC–8–12, DC–8– May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Com- EC–7140. A communication from the Pro- 21, DC–8–31, DC–8–32, DC–8–33, DC–8–41, DC–8– merce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- 42, and DC–8–43 Airplanes; Model DC–8F–54 EC–7157. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- and DC–8F–55 Airplanes; Model DC–8–50, –60, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule –60F, –70, and –70F Series Airplanes; Model tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Bom- DC–9–10, –20, –30, –40, and –50 Series Air- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule bardier Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Se- planes; Model DC–9–81, DC–9–82, DC–9–83, and entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Sicma ries 100 and 440) Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) DC9–87 Airplanes; and Model MD–88 Air- Aero Seat; Cabin Attendant Seats Series 150 (Docket No. 2006–NM–062)) received on May planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2004– type FN and Series 151 type WN’’ ((RIN2120– 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, NM–256)) received on May 31, 2006; to the AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NE–32)) received on Science, and Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Com- EC–7141. A communication from the Pro- Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–7149. A communication from the Pro- EC–7158. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Turbomeca Makila 1 A2 Turboshaft Engines’’ entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2006–NE–09)) re- Model 757–200 and –300 Series Airplanes’’ Aircraft Ltd. Models PC–12 and PC–12/45 Air- ceived on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2004–NM–165)) planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2004– Commerce, Science, and Transportation. received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee CE–27)) received on May 31, 2006; to the Com- EC–7142. A communication from the Pro- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–7150. A communication from the Pro- tation. EC–7159. A communication from the Dep- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- uty Assistant Administrator for Operations, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Airplanes and entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interim Model ATR72 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) Model 757 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Dock- Final Rule: Emergency Groundfish Action (Docket No. 2005–NM–245)) received on May et No. 2005–NM–142)) received on May 31, 2006; Correction’’ (RIN0648–AU09) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. EC–7143. A communication from the Pro- EC–7151. A communication from the Pro- EC–7160. A communication from the Assist- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- ant Administrator for Fisheries, National tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Marine Fisheries Service, Department of mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Empresa entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; BAE the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final 2006 Spec- Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Model EMB– Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 ifications for the Northeast Multispecies 120, –120ER, –120FC, –120QC, and –120RT Air- and Model Avro 146–RJ Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Fishery Management Plan’’ (RIN0648–AU13) planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2005– AA64) (Docket No. 2005–NM–232)) received on received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee NM–234)) received on May 31, 2006; to the May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Com- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–7161. A communication from the Acting Transportation. EC–7152. A communication from the Pro- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- EC–7144. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11161 Zone Off Alaska; Adjustment of Pacific Cod By Mr. SHELBY for the Committee on By Mr. BUNNING: Total Allowable Catch Amounts in the Ber- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. S. 3513. A bill to amend the National Trails ing Sea and Aleutian Islands’’ (I.D. 031406B) *Robert M. Couch, of Alabama, to be Presi- System Act to extend the Lewis and Clark received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee dent, Government National Mortgage Asso- National Historic Trail to include additional on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ciation. sites associated with the preparation or re- EC–7162. A communication from the Acting *James B. Lockhart III, of Connecticut, to turn phase of the Lewis Clark expedition, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- be Director of the Office of Federal Housing and for other purposes; to the Committee on tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Enterprise Oversight, Department of Hous- Energy and Natural Resources. tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- ing and Urban Development for a term of By Mr. SCHUMER: ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- five years. S. 3514. A bill to amend title 18, United titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic *Sheila C. Bair, of Kansas, to be Chair- States Code, to restrict the public display on Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering person of the Board of Directors of the Fed- the Internet of the last 4 digits of social se- Sea and Aleutian Islands’’ (I.D. 042606A) re- eral Deposit Insurance Corporation for a curity account numbers by State and local ceived on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on term of five years. governments, and for other purposes; to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. *Sheila C. Bair, of Kansas, to be a Member Committee on the Judiciary. EC–7163. A communication from the Acting of the Board of Directors of the Federal De- By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mrs. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- posit Insurance Corporation for a term expir- BOXER, and Mr. JEFFORDS): tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ing July 15, 2013. S. 3515. A bill to amend title II, United tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- *Sheila C. Bair, of Kansas, to be a Member States Code, to ensure that liable entities ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Board of Directors of the Federal De- meet environmental cleanup obligations, and titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic posit Insurance Corporation for the remain- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod der of the term expiring July 15, 2007. vironment and Public Works. in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Man- *Donald L. Kohn, of Virginia, to be Vice agement’’ (I.D. 042606B) received on May 31, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the f 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Federal Reserve System for a term of four SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Science, and Transportation. years. SENATE RESOLUTIONS EC–7164. A communication from the Acting *Kathleen L. Casey, of Virginia, to be a Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Member of the Securities and Exchange The following concurrent resolutions tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2011. and Senate resolutions were read, and tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- *Nomination was reported with rec- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic ommendation that it be confirmed sub- By Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. Zone Off Alaska; Deep-water Species Fishery ject to the nominee’s commitment to AKAKA, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of respond to requests to appear and tes- BROWNBACK, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. DAY- Alaska’’ (I.D. 042606F) received on May 31, tify before any duly constituted com- TON, Mr. KOHL, and Mr. KENNEDY): 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, mittee of the Senate. S. Res. 512. A resolution celebrating the Science, and Transportation. 231st birthday of the Army and commending f EC–7165. A communication from the Acting the men and women of the Army as excep- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND tional individuals who live by the values of tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- JOINT RESOLUTIONS loyalty, duty, and selfless service; considered tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- and agreed to. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- The following bills and joint resolu- By Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. BROWN- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United tions were introduced, read the first BACK, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and and second times by unanimous con- Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Butterfish Fisheries; Reopening of Directed sent, and referred as indicated: Mr. SARBANES): S. Con. Res. 101. A concurrent resolution Fishery for Loligo Squid’’ (I.D. 042606C) re- By Mr. CORNYN: ceived on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on condemning the repression of the Iranian S. 3507. A bill to establish a National Com- Baha’i community and calling for the eman- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. mission on Entitlement Solvency; to the EC–7166. A communication from the Acting cipation of Iranian Baha’is; to the Com- Committee on Finance. mittee on Foreign Relations. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- By Mr. SUNUNU (for himself, Mr. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- SANTORUM, and Mr. CARPER): f tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- S. 3508. A bill to authorize the Moving to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Work Charter program to enable public hous- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United ing agencies to improve the effectiveness of S. 58 States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Federal housing assistance, and for other Transfer’’ (I.D. 042706A) received on May 31, At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the purposes; to the Committee on Banking, name of the Senator from Louisiana 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Science, and Transportation. By Mr. VOINOVICH: (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- EC–7167. A communication from the Acting S. 3509. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- sor of S. 58, a bill to amend title 10, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- enue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives United States Code, to permit former tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- for the remediation of contaminated sites; to members of the Armed Forces who tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- the Committee on Finance. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- have a service-connected disability By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and titled ‘‘Temporary Rule; Inseason Bluefish rated as total to travel on military air- Mr. ALLEN): Quota Transfer from VA to NC’’ (I.D. craft in the same manner and to the S. 3510. A bill to amend the National 050906A) received on May 31, 2006; to the same extent as retired members of the Science Foundation Authorization Act of Committee on Commerce, Science, and 2002 to authorize grants for Partnerships for Armed Forces are entitled to travel on Transportation. Access to Laboratory Science (PALS); to the such aircraft. EC–7168. A communication from the Acting Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and S. 65 Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Pensions. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the By Mr. ALLARD (for himself and Mr. tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- name of the Senator from Missouri REED): ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (Mr. BOND) was added as a cosponsor of S. 3511. A bill to extend for 5 years the titled ‘‘Temporary Rule; 2006 Quota Adjust- Mark-to-Market program of the Department S. 65, a bill to amend the age restric- ment (New York Atlantic Bluefish Commer- of Housing and Urban Development; to the tions for pilots. cial Fishery)’’ (I.D. 050906C) received on May Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban S. 265 31, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Affairs. Science, and Transportation. At the request of Mr. FRIST, the By Mr. SMITH (for himself and Mr. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. f SCHUMER): COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 3512. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF 265, a bill to amend the Public Health COMMITTEES enue Code of 1986 to allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for State judicial Service Act to add requirements re- The following executive reports of debts that are past due; to the Committee on garding trauma care, and for other pur- nominations were submitted: Finance. poses.

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(Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from California S. 1948 of S. 2750, a bill to improve access to (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the emergency medical services through of S. 635, a bill to amend title XVIII of names of the Senator from California medical liability reform and additional the Social Security Act to improve the (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) and the Senator from Medicare payments. benefits under the medicare program California (Mrs. BOXER) were added as S. 2831 for beneficiaries with kidney disease, cosponsors of S. 1948, a bill to direct At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the and for other purposes. the Secretary of Transportation to name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. S. 647 issue regulations to reduce the inci- GRASSLEY) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the dence of child injury and death occur- S. 2831, a bill to guarantee the free flow name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. ring inside or outside of passenger of information to the public through a CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. motor vehicles, and for other purposes. free and active press while protecting 647, a bill to amend title XVIII of the S. 1998 the right of the public to effective law Social Security Act to authorize phys- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the enforcement and the fair administra- ical therapists to evaluate and treat name of the Senator from Pennsyl- tion of justice. medicare beneficiaries without a re- At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the vania (Mr. SPECTER) was added as a co- name of the Senator from New Mexico quirement for a physician referral, and sponsor of S. 1998, a bill to amend title (Mr. DOMENICI) was added as a cospon- for other purposes. 18, United States Code, to enhance pro- sor of S. 2831, supra. S. 709 tections relating to the reputation and At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the meaning of the Medal of Honor and S. 3114 At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- other military decorations and awards, ida, the name of the Senator from Mis- vania (Mr. SANTORUM) was added as a and for other purposes. cosponsor of S. 709, a bill to amend the sissippi (Mr. LOTT) was added as a co- S. 2140 Public Health Service Act to establish sponsor of S. 3114, a bill to establish a At the request of Mr. HATCH, the a grant program to provide supportive bipartisan commission on insurance re- names of the Senator from Virginia services in permanent supportive hous- form. (Mr. ALLEN), the Senator from Ken- ing for chronically homeless individ- S. 3128 tucky (Mr. MCCONNELL) and the Sen- uals, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BURR, the ator from South Dakota (Mr. THUNE) S. 717 names of the Senator from South Caro- were added as cosponsors of S. 2140, a At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the lina (Mr. DEMINT), the Senator from bill to enhance protection of children name of the Senator from Arkansas New Hampshire (Mr. GREGG), the Sen- from sexual exploitation by strength- (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor ator from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON), the ening section 2257 of title 18, United of S. 717, a bill to amend title XVIII of Senator from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS) the Social Security Act to provide cov- States Code, requiring producers of and the Senator from Indiana (Mr. sexually explicit material to keep and erage for kidney disease education LUGAR) were added as cosponsors of S. services under the medicare program, permit inspection of records regarding 3128, a bill to amend the Federal Food, and for other purposes. the age of performers, and for other Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for purposes. S. 1424 uniform food safety warning notifica- S. 2566 At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the tion requirements, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the poses. BENNETT) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. S. 3255 S. 1424, a bill to remove the restric- SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the tions on commercial air service at 2566, a bill to provide for coordination name of the Senator from Connecticut Love Field, Texas. of proliferation interdiction activities (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as a co- S. 1584 and conventional arms disarmament, sponsor of S. 3255, a bill to provide stu- At the request of Mr. HATCH, the and for other purposes. dent borrowers with basic rights, in- name of the Senator from Colorado S. 2651 cluding the right to timely information (Mr. SALAZAR) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the about their loans and the right to sor of S. 1584, a bill to amend the Inter- names of the Senator from Pennsyl- make fair and reasonable loan pay- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for vania (Mr. SPECTER) and the Senator ments, and for other purposes. a nonrefundable tax credit against in- from Pennsylvania (Mr. SANTORUM) S. 3325 come tax for individuals who purchase were added as cosponsors of S. 2651, a At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the a residential safe storage device for the bill to authorize the Secretary of Edu- name of the Senator from Missouri safe storage of firearms. cation to make grants to educational (Mr. BOND) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1741 organizations to carry out educational S. 3325, a bill to promote coal-to-liquid At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the programs about the Holocaust. fuel activities. name of the Senator from Connecticut S. 2658 S. 3500 (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the At the request of Mr. THOMAS, the sponsor of S. 1741, a bill to amend the names of the Senator from California names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) and the Senator from SMITH) and the Senator from Wash- Emergency Assistance Act to authorize New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were added ington (Mrs. MURRAY) were added as the President to carry out a program as cosponsors of S. 2658, a bill to amend cosponsors of S. 3500, a bill to amend for the protection of the health and title 10, United States Code, to enhance title XVIII of the Social Security Act safety of residents, workers, volun- the national defense through empower- to protect and preserve access of Medi- teers, and others in a disaster area. ment of the Chief of the National care beneficiaries in rural areas to

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health care providers under the Medi- the period beginning on June 28, 2006, (Mr. BURNS) was added as a cosponsor care program, and for other purposes. and ending on July 5, 2006, as ‘‘National of amendment No. 4217 intended to be S. 3506 Clean Beaches Week’’, supporting the proposed to S. 2766, an original bill to At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the goals and ideals of that week, and rec- authorize appropriations for fiscal year names of the Senator from New York ognizing the considerable value and 2007 for military activities of the De- (Mr. SCHUMER), the Senator from Wash- role of beaches in the culture of the partment of Defense, for military con- ington (Mrs. MURRAY), the Senator United States. struction, and for defense activities of from New York (Mrs. CLINTON), the AMENDMENT NO. 4205 the Department of Energy, to prescribe Senator from Maryland (Ms. MIKULSKI) At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, personnel strengths for such fiscal year and the Senator from Massachusetts the name of the Senator from South for the Armed Forces, and for other (Mr. KENNEDY) were added as cospon- Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a purposes. sors of S. 3506, a bill to prohibit the un- cosponsor of amendment No. 4205 pro- AMENDMENT NO. 4218 authorized removal or use of personal posed to S. 2766, an original bill to au- At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the information contained in a database thorize appropriations for fiscal year name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. owned, operated, or maintained by the 2007 for military activities of the De- BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of Federal Government. partment of Defense, for military con- amendment No. 4218 intended to be pro- struction, and for defense activities of posed to S. 2766, an original bill to au- S.J. RES. 35 the Department of Energy, to prescribe thorize appropriations for fiscal year At the request of Mr. BYRD, the personnel strengths for such fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the De- names of the Senator from Mississippi for the Armed Forces, and for other partment of Defense, for military con- (Mr. COCHRAN) and the Senator from purposes. struction, and for defense activities of Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS) were added as At the request of Mr. DURBIN, his the Department of Energy, to prescribe cosponsors of S.J. Res. 35, a joint reso- name was added as a cosponsor of personnel strengths for such fiscal year lution proposing an amendment to the amendment No. 4205 proposed to S. for the Armed Forces, and for other Constitution of the United States to 2766, supra. purposes. clarify that the Constitution neither AMENDMENT NO. 4206 f prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the prayer in schools. name of the Senator from Mississippi STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. CON. RES. 96 (Mr. LOTT) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the amendment No. 4206 intended to be pro- By Mr. SUNUNU (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from Mississippi posed to S. 2766, an original bill to au- SANTORUM, and Mr. CARPER): (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- thorize appropriations for fiscal year S. 3508. A bill to authorize the Mov- sor of S. Con. Res. 96, a concurrent res- 2007 for military activities of the De- ing to Work Charter program to enable olution to commemorate, celebrate, partment of Defense, for military con- public housing agencies to improve the and reaffirm the national motto of the struction, and for defense activities of effectiveness of Federal housing assist- United States on the 50th anniversary the Department of Energy, to prescribe ance, and for other purposes; to the of its formal adoption. personnel strengths for such fiscal year Committee on Banking, Housing, and S. CON. RES. 99 for the Armed Forces, and for other Urban Affairs. At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the purposes. Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I rise name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 4211 today to introduce the Moving to Work DEWINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. WARNER, the Charter Program Act—legislation that Con. Res. 99, a concurrent resolution names of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. would expand the successful Moving to expressing the sense of the Congress re- STEVENS) and the Senator from Michi- Work demonstration project. Unfortu- garding the policy of the United States gan (Mr. LEVIN) were added as cospon- nately, today’s housing programs do at the 58th Annual Meeting of the sors of amendment No. 4211 proposed to not always meet the needs of local International Whaling Commission. S. 2766, an original bill to authorize ap- communities, and public housing agen- S. RES. 460 propriations for fiscal year 2007 for cies are subjected to one-size-fits-all regulations. National rent policies At the request of Mr. COLEMAN, the military activities of the Department name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. of Defense, for military construction, often times do not satisfy distinct characteristics of individual housing MARTINEZ) was added as a cosponsor of and for defense activities of the De- S. Res. 460, a resolution expressing the partment of Energy, to prescribe per- markets. Therefore, my legislation will sense of the Senate that the United sonnel strengths for such fiscal year increase flexibility for PHAs to address their local housing needs. States should increase its support to for the Armed Forces, and for other Congress authorized the Moving to the people of Somalia in their efforts purposes. At the request of Ms. SNOWE, her Work demonstration program in 1996, to end decades of violence, establish name was added as a cosponsor of and the program has received tem- lasting peace, form a democratically amendment No. 4211 proposed to S. porary extensions since then. While the elected and stable central government, 2766, supra. demonstration was originally intended and become an effective partner in AMENDMENT NO. 4215 to only be authorized for 3 years—its eradicating radicalism and terrorism At the request of Mr. JEFFORDS, the success has led to continued support from their country and the region. names of the Senator from Washington from Congress. Moving to Work, or S. RES. 482 (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Senator from MTW, has been successful due its inno- At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the New Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) were vative and locally-designed approach names of the Senator from Delaware added as cosponsors of amendment No. to housing. Under the program, agen- (Mr. BIDEN) and the Senator from Indi- 4215 intended to be proposed to S. 2766, cies are given appropriate flexibility to ana (Mr. LUGAR) were added as cospon- an original bill to authorize appropria- design programs that not only provide sors of S. Res. 482, a resolution sup- tions for fiscal year 2007 for military affordable housing, but aid residents in porting the goals of an annual National activities of the Department of De- becoming self-sufficient. When MTW Time-Out Day to promote patient safe- fense, for military construction, and was established there were three main ty and optimal outcomes in the oper- for defense activities of the Depart- goals—achieving greater cost-effective- ating room. ment of Energy, to prescribe personnel ness, giving housing residents tools to S. RES. 510 strengths for such fiscal year for the become self-sufficient, and increasing At the request of Mr. MARTINEZ, the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. housing choices for low-income fami- name of the Senator from Delaware AMENDMENT NO. 4217 lies. When one looks at the accomplish- (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. THUNE, the ments of the agencies that have par- of S. Res. 510, a resolution designating name of the Senator from Montana ticipated in the program, it is clear

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 that MTW was instrumental in their the same number of families, and use tion of Housing and Redevelopment Of- success in meeting these goals. For their funds to continue their efforts to ficials. I remain committed to working this reason, I am eager to apply MTW’s provide affordable housing. Through with the PHAs throughout the legisla- proven model to worthy agencies merging funding streams, Philadelphia tive process to achieve greater flexi- across the country. has been able to better leverage their bility, while ensuring that individuals My legislation would establish a per- federal dollars, and in turn construct and families have continued access to manent Moving to Work Charter Pro- hundreds of additional units. affordable housing. gram that would include up to 250 Through community partnerships PHAs. Participating agencies would and innovative thinking at the local By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself possess the same flexibility to design level, the Philadelphia PHA has been and Mr. ALLEN): and implement innovative approaches able to reach more low-income resi- S. 3510. A bill to amend the National as current MTW participants. While dents, while at the same time reinvigo- Science Foundation Authorization Act PHAs would have broader discretion, rating community development initia- of 2002 to authorize grants for Partner- they would still be required to assist tives. Every community has distinctive ships for Access to Laboratory Science substantially the same number of low- housing needs—no one knows those (PALS); to the Committee on Health, income families they currently serve. local needs better than the housing Education, Labor and Pensions. The local flexibility and independence agencies that are working every day to Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I permitted under MTW will allow agen- provide affordable housing options for rise today with my colleague from Vir- cies to be more responsive to their community members. MTW allows its ginia, Senator ALLEN, to introduce a local conditions, demands, and prior- participants to maximize efficiency bill designed to improve the science ities. Every community has its unique and direct resources where they feel learning experience for students in low- housing needs that are not always best they are most needed to address spe- income and rural schools across the addressed by current HUD regulations. cific local needs. I specifically want to country. Investing in education is When looking at current national thank Senator SANTORUM for working about investing in our future. Today’s rent policies, it is evident we have a with me on this legislation. Obviously, young people will be facing a new world system in place that encourages de- he has seen first hand the success of when they enter the workforce—a pendency, by creating disincentives for MTW in this State of Pennsylvania, world that is globally integrated and individuals to work. Under current law, and I appreciate his input on this bill. where technology has transformed the when an individual’s income increases, Additionally, I would like to thank boundaries of human capital. Our tax their rent automatically increases. In Senator CARPER for his support of this forms, blueprints, and x-rays can all be essence we are punishing residents for legislation. He has also witnessed the analyzed halfway around the world. earning more money—money that al- benefits of the MTW program in the The greatest asset we have in this lows them to live more responsibly and State of Delaware. The Delaware State country is our collective intellect, and independently. MTW gives agencies the Housing Authority’s MTW program has the Nation’s competitive future will ability to establish rent policies that been tremendously successful in pro- depend on us nurturing the intellect of will encourage residents to increase viding families with the tools to be- the next generation of Americans. their income, because they can keep come more independent while still pro- In order to be competitive in the more of their income. In my own state viding affordable housing. I look for- coming decades, we need to ensure that of New Hampshire, the Keene Housing ward to working with both Senator we have given our students the tools to Authority has created a step rent pro- SANTORUM and CARPER in moving this be successful in science, engineering, gram where tenant contributions to legislation forward. mathematics, and technology. The Pro- rent are increased on a yearly basis. By bringing more PHAs into MTW tecting America’s Competitive Edge, While their income may increase, their under my bill, more agencies will ben- PACE, Acts, which I am proud to be a rent will not. This creates an environ- efit from streamlined annual reporting cosponsor of, helps provide the tools at ment where residents are encouraged and administrative procedures. By all levels of our educational system, to work. Increases in tenant rent con- doing so, PHAs can focus more of their from kindergarten through graduate tributions are phased in each year, pro- attention on meeting the housing school and beyond. Unfortunately, I am viding more certainty for tenants. At needs of those they serve. Redundant concerned that we may not be paying the same time, they are preparing resi- and burdensome reporting require- enough attention to those students dents for entry into the housing mar- ments are time-consuming and unnec- that are already in the greatest danger ket by giving them job training sup- essary and take the attention away of not reaping the full benefits of port, tools for financial planning, and from residents. Under this legislation, America’s innovative future, such as homeownership opportunities. This PHAs will be able to work with HUD to minorities, women, and students in program has resulted in real income develop more appropriate reporting re- low-income or rural schools. growth for residents, without a signifi- quirements that compliment their For example, according to the Na- cant increase to their rents. housing services. For example, PHAs tional Science Foundation, only 7 per- The results speak for themselves. At will have the ability to merge their cent of our scientists and engineers are the Keene Housing Authority 46 per- waiting lists, modify inspection stand- Hispanic, African American, or Native cent of families were working full time ards, and modify lease requirements. American, despite the fact that they when their MTW program started. Small PHAs and large PHAs are vastly make up 24 percent of the total popu- Today, 65 percent are working full different—HUD should be able to work lation. A minority scientist is also far time. They have also issued more sec- in collaboration with individual PHAs less likely to achieve a post-graduate tion 8 subsidies than before and have to determine which requirements per- degree. By 2020, one-quarter of the Na- assisted more families in need. MTW tain to certain agencies. Streamlined tion’s schoolchildren will be Hispanic, has allowed Keene Housing Authority reporting will enable PHAs to establish and another 14 percent will be African to meet the immediate housing needs local benchmarks and more purpose- American. That’s 40 percent of our pre- of their tenants, while also helping fully evaluate their programs’ effec- cious human capital, and we can not their tenants become more inde- tiveness in providing affordable hous- neglect that tremendous resource when pendent. ing. we talk about improving our competi- The MTW program also gives PHAs My legislation has the support of the tiveness for the future. No business the ability to merge their funding local agencies across my State, as well could afford to leave 40% of its capital streams—which is ideal for modern- as the endorsement of the Public Hous- sitting idle, and neither can the United izing or redeveloping their housing ing Authorities Directors Association, States. stock. PHAs can combine these funds the Council of Large Public Housing That is why I introduced an amend- so long as they maintain assistance to Authorities, and the National Associa- ment during the committee markup of

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A program like methods of integrating the laboratory sible practices are more common than this called Hispanic Engineering Sci- with traditional lectures, and pro- we knew. ence and Technology Week, HESTEC, viding professional development for has been operating very successful for high school science lab teachers. This That is why in October 2002, I asked the past few years as the University of last one is particularly important be- the Government Accountability Office Texas—Pan American, and I hope to cause one of the key conclusions from to examine how corporate polluters see that success replicated throughout the National Academy report is that might be avoiding their responsibility the Nation. ‘‘improving high school science teach- under existing environmental law. I But these types of programs are only ers’ capacity to lead laboratory experi- was pleased to be joined in requesting one part of getting students hooked on ences effectively is critical to advanc- this study by then Environment and science. We can spend all the time in ing the educational goals of these expe- Public Works Chairman JEFFORDS, Ju- the world telling students how exciting riences.’’ diciary Chairman LEAHY, and Super- it is to be a scientist, but unless we ac- We need to do a lot to ensure that fund and Waste Management Sub- tually let them experience that excite- our Nation stays competitive through- committee Chairwoman BOXER. The re- ment—unless we let them discover the out the 21st century, and this bill is port found that the Environmental joy of scientific discovery first-hand— only one small step. But it is a sorely Protection Agency has faced signifi- we will still lose them. And that is the needed step, particularly for those stu- cant challenges in holding polluting job of the science laboratory class. A dents who need our help the most. I in- corporations responsible for their envi- well-designed, well-equipped, well- vite my colleagues to join us in support ronmental cleanup obligations, partly staffed high school laboratory can be of this bill, and I look forward to work- due to bankruptcy laws that allow an incredibly invigorating and illu- ing to enact this important piece of companies to avoid future cleanup minating experience for a student. It legislation. costs on sites that were damaged in the can teach them far more about sci- past. entific principles than they can learn By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, In many ways this report confirms from a book or in a lecture, and more Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. JEFFORDS): what I feared back in 2002, and what be- importantly, it teaches them the thrill S. 3515. A bill to amend title II, came starkly evident last August, that of actually being a scientist. That, United States Code, to ensure that lia- corporate polluters are using bank- more than anything else, can mean the ble entities meet environmental clean- ruptcy and other regulatory loopholes difference between a student who goes up obligations, and for other purposes; on to become a chemist, an engineer, to the Committee on Environment and to get out of their environmental or a medical researcher, and one who Public Works. cleanup obligations. The report has a loses interest in science forever. Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, the whole section on how ‘‘businesses can Unfortunately, a recent report by the Wall Street Journal recently reported organize and restructure themselves in National Academy of Sciences, called on a growing phenomenon across the ways that allow them to limit their ex- ‘‘America’s Lab Report: Investigations West—towns and cities are struggling penditures for environmental clean- in High School Science,’’ made some to ensure cleanup from decades of envi- ups.’’ Whether it is using the shield of findings that are extremely troubling ronmental contamination on properties bankruptcy to evade their obligations, for those of us who want to provide all formally owned by Asarco, LLC. or engaging in corporate shell games of our students an equal opportunity to For over a century, Asarco mined, with foreign subsidiaries, the ‘‘polluter succeed in science and technology. It smelted, and refined metals at sites pays’’ principle should hold firm. found that schools that have high per- across the country, leaving behind a To quote again from the report, ‘‘As centages of minorities and low-income legacy of lead, arsenic, and cadmium a result of EPA’s inaction, the federal students are ‘‘less likely to have ade- contamination in more than 90 sites in treasury continues to be exposed to po- quate laboratory facilities’’ and ‘‘often 22 Western States. But when Asarco tentially enormous cleanup costs asso- have lower budgets for laboratory filed for bankruptcy in August 2005 ciated with businesses not currently equipment and supplies’’ than other suddenly it became unclear if these required to provide financial assur- schools. The study also found that stu- contaminated sites would ever get ances.’’ dents in those schools ‘‘spend less time cleaned up. Asarco’s outrageous legacy Fortunately, the GAO provided not in laboratory instruction than students of environmental pollution stretches only a thorough analysis of the prob- in other schools.’’ Rural schools had from Helena, MT, to El Paso, TX, and lem but also a set of detailed rec- some of the same problems. is estimated to total $1 billion nation- We cannot expect our country to be wide. That is money that taxpayers, ommendations on how to tackle these adequately prepared for the future un- not the polluting company, may now abuses. Based on their recommenda- less all of our students are adequately have to pay. tions, I authored the Cleanup Assur- prepared for the future. And unless we In my State, Asarco operated a 14- ance and Polluter Accountability Act do something to improve the labora- acre site in Everett from the 1800s until of 2006, which I am introducing today tory experience for our low-income, 1912, and two sites in Ruston, a 67-acre along with Senator JEFFORDS, the minority, and rural students, we sim- property and the larger 97-acre Super- ranking member of the Environment ply won’t be prepared. That is why I fund site on Commencement Bay. When and Public Works Committee and Sen- am proud to introduce the partnerships Asarco declared bankruptcy last Au- ator BOXER, the ranking member of the for access to laboratory science bill, gust, the citizens of Washington State Environment and Public Works Sub- originally championed by Congressman were left with a $100 million Superfund committee on Superfund and Waste HINOJOSA, which would authorize part- mess. In Tacoma and Ruston, Asarco Management. nerships between high-need or rural contractors abandoned cleanup proj- My bill: Enables the bankruptcy school districts, higher education insti- ects midway through, leaving piles of court to examine 10 years of past tutions, and the private sector, with contaminated soil sitting in resident’s transactions—instead of 2 years—be- the goal of revitalizing the high school backyards. Although cleanup resumed tween a parent company and its sub- science labs in those schools. The bill thanks to emergency removal funds sidiary for evidence that companies

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Resolved, That the Senate— Declaration of Human Rights and other Communities across the country con- (1) salutes the men and women of the international covenants on human rights; tinue to bear the burden of Asarco’s ir- Army; (B) emphasize that the United States re- responsible behavior. The GAO report (2) commends the men and women of the gards the human rights practices of the Gov- confirms that this abuse is not specific Army as exceptional individuals who live by ernment of Iran, including its treatment of the values of loyalty, duty, and selfless serv- to Asarco but is increasingly wide- the Baha’i community and other religious ice; and spread. It will take many more years minorities, as a significant factor in the for- to clean up the mess that a few bad ac- (3) recognizes that those great citizens— (A) are the reason why the Army continues eign policy of the United States Government tors have left behind. We can’t afford to stand as the best military force in the regarding Iran; and to stand by and allow another Asarco world; and (C) initiate an active and consistent dia- to happen. We must not ask the tax- (B) continue to perform amazing tasks and logue with other governments and the Euro- payers to continue footing the bill for uphold the honored traditions of the Army pean Union in order to persuade the Govern- others’ reckless actions. I look forward by adhering to the principle expressed by ment of Iran to rectify its human rights practices. to working with my congressional col- General Douglas MacArthur when he proudly leagues to enact these protections into declared that ‘‘Americans never quit.’’. f law. f AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND f SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- PROPOSED SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS TION 101—CONDEMNING THE RE- PRESSION OF THE IRANIAN SA 4221. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted an BAHA’I COMMUNITY AND CALL- amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize appropria- SENATE RESOLUTION 512—CELE- ING FOR THE EMANCIPATION OF tions for fiscal year 2007 for military activi- BRATING THE 231ST BIRTHDAY IRANIAN BAHA’IS ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- OF THE ARMY AND COM- Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. BROWN- tary construction, and for defense activities MENDING THE MEN AND WOMEN BACK, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. of the Department of Energy, to prescribe OF THE ARMY AS EXCEPTIONAL JOHNSON, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. SAR- personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE BY THE BANES) submitted the following concur- VALUES OF LOYALTY, DUTY, which was ordered to lie on the table. rent resolution; which was referred to SA 4222. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted an AND SELFLESS SERVICE the Committee on Foreign Relations: amendment intended to be proposed by him Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Mr. AKAKA, S. CON. RES. 101 to the bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. BROWN- Whereas in 1982, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, to lie on the table. BACK, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. 1996, and 2000, Congress, by concurrent reso- SA 4223. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted an KOHL, and Mr. KENNEDY) submitted the lution, declared that it deplores the religious amendment intended to be proposed by him following resolution; which was consid- persecution by the Government of Iran of the to the bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered Baha’i community and holds the Govern- to lie on the table. ered and agreed to: ment of Iran responsible for upholding the SA 4224. Mr. OBAMA (for himself and Ms. S. RES. 512 rights of all Iranian nationals, including SNOWE) submitted an amendment intended Whereas, from the first Continental Army members of the Baha’i Faith; to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2766, under General Washington to the beaches of Whereas on March 20, 2006, the United Na- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. Normandy and the city streets of Iraq, the tions Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Re- SA 4225. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- Army has protected the flame of democracy; ligion or Belief, Ms. Asma Jahangir, revealed ment intended to be proposed by him to the Whereas the citizens of the United States the existence of a confidential letter dated bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie continue to enjoy freedom and spread the October 29, 2005, from the Chairman of the on the table. light of democracy because the men and Command Headquarters of Iran’s Armed SA 4226. Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Mr. women of the Army have stood through ad- Forces to the Ministry of Information, the KERRY) submitted an amendment intended versity, remained steadfast in the most dif- Revolutionary Guard, and the Police Force, to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2766, ficult of circumstances, and bravely fought stating that the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. against the enemies of peace throughout the Khamenei, had instructed the Command SA 4227. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- world; Headquarters to identify members of the ment intended to be proposed by him to the Whereas the sacrifices of those men and Baha’i Faith in Iran and monitor their ac- bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie women of the Army have called all citizens tivities; on the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11167 SA 4228. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself and SA 4245. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- programs to assess the feasability and advis- Mr. ISAKSON) submitted an amendment in- ment intended to be proposed by him to the ability of utilizing any mechanism specified tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie in subsection (b), and any other mechanism, 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie on the on the table. to achieve the reduction required by sub- table. SA 4246. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- section (a). SA 4229. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself and ment intended to be proposed by him to the (d) REPORTS.—Not later than December 31 Mr. TALENT) submitted an amendment in- bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie of each of 2007, 2008, and 2009, the Secretary tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. on the table. shall submit to the congressional defense 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie on the SA 4247. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- committees a report on the actions taken table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the during the preceding fiscal year to meet the SA 4230. Mr. DORGAN (for himself, Mr. bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie reduction required by subsection (a). Each BINGAMAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. on the table. report shall, for the fiscal year covered by FEINGOLD, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KERRY, Mr. SA 4248. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted an such report, set forth the following: KOHL, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEAHY, Ms. MI- amendment intended to be proposed by her (1) A description of the actions taken. KULSKI, Mr. NELSON, of Florida, Mr. PRYOR, to the bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered (2) An assessment of the effectiveness of Mr. REID, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. KEN- to lie on the table. such actions in meeting the reduction. NEDY, and Mrs. CLINTON) proposed an amend- SA 4249. Mr. DOMENICI (for himself and (3) An assessment of the progress of the ment to the bill S. 2766, supra. Mr. BINGAMAN) submitted an amendment in- Department toward meeting the reduction. SA 4231. Mr. DEWINE (for himself and Mr. tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. KENNEDY) submitted an amendment intended 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie on the SA 4222. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2766, table. an amendment intended to be proposed SA 4250. Mr. DOMENICI submitted an supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. by him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize SA 4232. Mr. DEWINE submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by him ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie to lie on the table. military activities of the Department on the table. SA 4251. Mr. DOMENICI submitted an of Defense, for military construction, SA 4233. Mr. DEWINE submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by him and for defense activities of the De- ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered partment of Energy, to prescribe per- bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie to lie on the table. sonnel strengths for such fiscal year SA 4252. Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. LEAHY, on the table. for the Armed Forces, and for other SA 4234. Mr. SANTORUM (for himself and Mr. SPECTER, and Mr. DURBIN) submitted an purposes; which was ordered to lie on Mr. CORNYN) proposed an amendment to the amendment intended to be proposed by him bill S. 2766, supra. to the bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered the table; as follows: SA 4235. Mr. ALLARD (for himself and Mr. to lie on the table. At the end of subtitle F of title III, add the SALAZAR) submitted an amendment intended f following: to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2766, SEC. 375. UTILIZATION OF FUEL CELLS AS BACK- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. TEXT OF AMENDMENTS UP POWER SYSTEMS IN DEPART- SA 4236. Mr. LUGAR submitted an amend- SA 4221. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted MENT OF DEFENSE OPERATIONS. ment intended to be proposed by him to the an amendment intended to be proposed The Secretary of Defense shall consider the bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie by him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize utilization of fuel cells as replacements for on the table. current back-up power systems in a variety SA 4237. Mr. MARTINEZ (for himself and appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for of Department of Defense operations and ac- Mr. NELSON, of Florida) proposed an amend- military activities of the Department tivities, including in telecommunications ment to the bill S. 2766, supra. of Defense, for military construction, networks, perimeter security, and remote fa- SA 4238. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- and for defense activities of the De- cilities, in order to increase the operational ment intended to be proposed by him to the partment of Energy, to prescribe per- longevity of back-up power systems and bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie sonnel strengths for such fiscal year stand-by power systems in such operations on the table. and activities. SA 4239. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 4223. Mr. BINGAMAN submitted the table; as follows: bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie an amendment intended to be proposed on the table. At the end of subtitle F of title III, add the by him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize SA 4240. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- following: appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for ment intended to be proposed by him to the SEC. 375. REDUCTION IN PETROLEUM CONSUMP- bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie TION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DE- military activities of the Department on the table. FENSE VEHICLE FLEET. of Defense, for military construction, SA 4241. Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, Mr. (a) REDUCTION REQUIRED.—The Secretary of and for defense activities of the De- FRIST, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. KENNEDY, Defense shall take appropriate actions to en- partment of Energy, to prescribe per- Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. BYRD, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. sure that the amount of petroleum consumed sonnel strengths for such fiscal year LIEBERMAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. REED, Mr. EN- in fiscal year 2009 by the vehicle fleets of the for the Armed Forces, and for other SIGN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. TALENT, Mr. NELSON, of Department of Defense that are subject to Florida, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. NELSON, of Ne- the provisions of section 400AA of the Energy purposes; which was ordered to lie on braska, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. DAYTON, Mrs. DOLE, Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6374) the table; as follows: Mr. BAYH, Mr. CORNYN, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. is at least 10 percent less than the amount of At the end of subtitle D of title III, add the THUNE, Mr. ALLARD, and Mr. ALLEN) pro- petroleum consumed in fiscal year 2005 by following: posed an amendment to the bill S. 2766, such vehicle fleets. SEC. 352. REPORT ON MECHANISMS TO REDUCE supra. (b) ACHIEVEMENT OF REDUCTION.—The Sec- PETROLEUM CONSUMPTION IN DE- SA 4242. Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, Mr. retary may achieve the reduction required PARTMENT OF DEFENSE OPER- WARNER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. BYRD, by subsection (a) by any mechanism as fol- ATIONS. Mr. GREGG, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Ms. lows: (a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than one COLLINS, Mr. COBURN, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. REID, (1) Through the use of alternative fuels. year after the date of the enactment of this Mr. STEVENS, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. (2) Through the acquisition of vehicles Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to LIEBERMAN, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. with better fuel economy, including hybrid Congress a report on actions (whether or not AKAKA, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. DODD, and Mr. vehicles. currently authorized by law) to be taken to BURNS) proposed an amendment to the bill S. (3) Through the substitution of cars for achieve reductions in petroleum consump- 2766, supra. light trucks. tion in the operations and activities of the SA 4243. Mr. BIDEN submitted an amend- (4) Through an increase in vehicle load fac- Department of Defense, including in the op- ment intended to be proposed by him to the tors. eration of military vehicles, vessels, and air- bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered to lie (5) Through a decrease in vehicle miles craft. on the table. traveled. (b) ACTIONS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL AU- SA 4244. Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. (6) Through a decrease in fleet size. THORITY.—In the event an action set forth in BINGAMAN, and Mr. CARPER) submitted an (7) Through any other mechanism that the the report required by subsection (a) cannot amendment intended to be proposed by him Secretary considers appropriate. be taken without additional authority in to the bill S. 2766, supra; which was ordered (c) PILOT PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED.—The law, the report shall include such rec- to lie on the table. Secretary may carry out one or more pilot ommendations for legislative action as the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11168 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 Secretary considers appropriate to provide which was ordered to lie on the table; (1) The utilization of additional or in- adequate authority for such action. as follows: creased refrigeration (including icing) in combat theaters in order to enhance preser- At the end of subtitle C of title V, add the SA 4224. Mr. OBAMA (for himself and vation of remains. following: Ms. SNOWE) submitted an amendment (2) The relocation of refrigeration assets SEC. 552. CLARIFICATION OF APPLICATION OF further forward in the field. intended to be proposed by him to the UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUS- bill S. 2766, to authorize appropriations TICE DURING A TIME OF WAR. (3) Specific time standards for the move- for fiscal year 2007 for military activi- Paragraph (10) of section 802(a) of title 10, ment of remains from combat units. (4) The forward location of autopsy and United States Code (article 2(a) of the Uni- ties of the Department of Defense, for embalming operations. form Code of Military Justice), is amended military construction, and for defense (5) Any other matters that the Secretary by striking ‘‘war’’ and inserting ‘‘declared activities of the Department of Energy, considers appropriate in order to speed the war or a contingency operation’’. to prescribe personnel strengths for return of remains to the United States in a such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, SA 4227. Mr. VITTER submitted an non-decomposed state. and for other purposes; which was or- (c) ADDITIONAL ELEMENT OF POLICY ON CAS- amendment intended to be proposed by UALTY ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF MILI- dered to lie on the table; as follows: him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- TARY DECEDENTS.—Section 562(b) of the Na- On page 267, beginning on line 24, insert propriations for fiscal year 2007 for tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal after ‘‘mental health’’ the following: ‘‘(in- military activities of the Department Year 2006 (Public Law 109–163; 119 Stat. 3267; cluding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI))’’. 10 U.S.C. 1475 note) is amended by adding at On page 268, line 13, insert ‘‘(including of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the De- the end the following new paragraph: Traumatic Brain Injury)’’ after ‘‘mental ‘‘(12) The process by which the Department health’’. partment of Energy, to prescribe per- of Defense, upon request, briefs survivors of sonnel strengths for such fiscal year military decedents on the cause of, and any SA 4225. Mr. INHOFE submitted an for the Armed Forces, and for other investigation into, the death of such mili- amendment intended to be proposed by purposes; which was ordered to lie on tary decedents and on the disposition and him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- the table; as follows: transportation of the remains of such dece- propriations for fiscal year 2007 for At the end of subtitle I of title X, add the dents, which process shall— military activities of the Department following: ‘‘(A) provide for the provision of such brief- of Defense, for military construction, ings by fully qualified Department per- SEC. 1084. MAINTENANCE OF TROOPS sonnel; STRENGTHS AND EQUIPMENT OF and for defense activities of the De- ‘‘(B) ensure briefings take place as soon as partment of Energy, to prescribe per- THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RE- SERVES PENDING REPORT OF THE possible after death and updates are provided sonnel strengths for such fiscal year COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL in a timely manner when new information for the Armed Forces, and for other GUARD AND RESERVES. becomes available; purposes; which was ordered to lie on (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ‘‘(C) ensure that— the table; as follows: other provision of law, no action described in ‘‘(i) such briefings and updates relate the At the end of division C, add the following subsection (b) may be taken until 90 days most complete and accurate information new title: after the date of the submittal to Congress of available at the time of such briefings or up- the final report of the Commission on the dates, as the case may be; and TITLE XXXIII—NATIONAL DEFENSE National Guard and Reserves under section ‘‘(ii) incomplete or unverified information STOCKPILE 513 of the Ronald W. Reagan National De- is identified as such during the course of SEC. 3301. TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT-FUR- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. such briefings or updates; and NISHED URANIUM STORED AT (b) COVERED ACTIONS.—An action described ‘‘(D) include procedures by which such sur- SEQUOYAH FUELS CORPORATION, in this section is an action as follows: vivors shall, upon request, receive updates or GORE, OKLAHOMA. (1) To reduce the strength levels of per- supplemental information on such briefings (a) TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL.—Not later sonnel of the reserve components of the or updates from qualified Department per- than March 31, 2007, the Secretary of the Armed Forces. sonnel.’’. Army shall, subject to subsection (c), trans- (2) To disestablish any hardware unit of a port to an authorized disposal facility for ap- reserve component of the Armed Forces. SA 4229. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for him- propriate disposal all of the Federal Govern- (3) To reduce the equipment available to self and Mr. TALENT) submitted an ment-furnished uranium in the chemical and the reserve components of the Armed Forces physical form in which it is stored at the amendment intended to be proposed by for training. Sequoyah Fuels Corporation site in Gore, him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- propriations for fiscal year 2007 for Oklahoma. SA 4228. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for him- (b) SOURCE OF FUNDS.—Funds authorized to military activities of the Department be appropriated by section 301(1) for the self and Mr. ISAKSON) submitted an of Defense, for military construction, Army for operation and maintenance may be amendment intended to be proposed by and for defense activities of the De- used for the transport and disposal required him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- partment of Energy, to prescribe per- under subsection (a). propriations for fiscal year 2007 for sonnel strengths for such fiscal year (c) LIABILITY.—The Secretary may only military activities of the Department for the Armed Forces, and for other transport uranium under subsection (a) after of Defense, for military construction, purposes; which was ordered to lie on receiving from Sequoyah Fuels Corporation and for defense activities of the De- a written agreement satisfactory to the Sec- the table; as follows: retary that provides that— partment of Energy, to prescribe per- At the end of subtitle D of title III, add the (1) the United States assumes no liability, sonnel strengths for such fiscal year following: legal or otherwise, of Sequoyah Fuels Cor- for the Armed Forces, and for other SEC. 352. STUDIES ON USE OF BIODIESEL, ETH- poration by transporting such uranium; and purposes; which was ordered to lie on ANOL, AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE (2) the Sequoyah Fuels Corporation waives the table; as follows: FUELS. any and all claims it may have against the (a) STUDY ON USE FOR FORWARD DEPLOYED At the end of subtitle F of title V, add the AND TACTICAL PURPOSES.—The Secretary of United States related to the transported ura- following: nium. Defense shall conduct a review and assess- SEC. 587. COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON PROCE- ment of potential requirements of the Armed DURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DE- SA 4226. Mr. GRAHAM (for himself Forces and the Defense Agencies for in- FENSE ON MORTUARY AFFAIRS. creased use of biodiesel, ethanol fuel, and and Mr. KERRY) submitted an amend- (a) REPORT.—As soon as practicable after other alternative fuels for forward deployed ment intended to be proposed by him the completion of the comprehensive review uses and tactical uses, including any re- to the bill S. 2766, to authorize appro- of the procedures of the Department of De- search and development efforts required to priations for fiscal year 2007 for mili- fense on mortuary affairs, the Secretary of meet such increased requirements. tary activities of the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional de- (b) STUDY ON USE OF OTHER ALTERNATIVE Defense, for military construction, and fense committees a report on the review. FUELS FOR MILITARY PURPOSES.—The Sec- (b) ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS.—In conducting retary shall also conduct a study of the po- for defense activities of the Depart- the comprehensive review described in sub- tential use of alternative fuels (other than ment of Energy, to prescribe personnel section (a), the Secretary shall also address, biodiesel and ethanol fuel) by the Armed strengths for such fiscal year for the in addition to any other matters covered by Forces and the Defense Agencies that ad- Armed Forces, and for other purposes; the review, the following: dresses each matter set forth in paragraph

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Year 2006. contract or provider of goods or services is (2) PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WEBSITE.—The in- (2) The term ‘‘ethanol fuel’’ includes the located.’’. formation required by paragraph (1) shall be following: (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of made available through the publicly avail- (A) Fuel that is 85 percent ethyl alcohol. sections for chapter 47 of title 18, United able website of the Federal Procurement (B) Fuel that has a lower concentration of States Code, is amended by adding at the end Data System. ethyl alcohol, such as 10 percent ethyl alco- the following: Subtitle B—Contract Matters hol blend fuel. ‘‘1039. War profiteering and fraud.’’. Part 1—Competition in Contracting SA 4230. Mr. DORGAN (for himself, (b) CIVIL FORFEITURE.—Section 981(a)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by SEC. 1521. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF MONOP- Mr. BINGAMAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. DAY- OLY CONTRACTS. inserting ‘‘1039,’’ after ‘‘1032,’’. (a) CIVILIAN AGENCY CONTRACTS.—Section TON, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. (c) CRIMINAL FORFEITURE.—Section KERRY, Mr. KOHL, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. 303H(d) of the Federal Property and Adminis- 982(a)(2)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is trative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253h(d)) LEAHY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. NELSON of amended by striking ‘‘or 1030’’ and inserting is amended by adding at the end the fol- Florida, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REID, Mr. HAR- ‘‘1030, or 1039’’. lowing new paragraph: KIN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. KENNEDY, and Mrs. (d) TREATMENT UNDER MONEY LAUNDERING ‘‘(4)(A) No task or delivery order contract CLINTON) proposed an amendment to OFFENSE.—Section 1956(c)(7)(D) of title 18, in an amount estimated to exceed $100,000,000 the bill S. 2766, to authorize appropria- United States Code, is amended by inserting (including all options) may be awarded to a the following: ‘‘, section 1039 (relating to war single contractor unless the head of the tions for fiscal year 2007 for military profiteering and fraud)’’ after ‘‘liquidating activities of the Department of De- agency determines in writing that— agent of financial institution),’’. ‘‘(i) because of the size, scope, or method of fense, for military construction, and SEC. 1512. SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT OF UN- performance of the requirement, it would not for defense activities of the Depart- ETHICAL CONTRACTORS. be practical to award multiple task or deliv- ment of Energy, to prescribe personnel (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days ery order contracts; strengths for such fiscal year for the after the date of the enactment of this Act, ‘‘(ii) the task orders expected under the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; the Federal Acquisition Regulation issued contract are so integrally related that only a as follows: pursuant to section 25 of the Office of Fed- single contractor can reasonably perform the eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 421) work; or At the end of division A, add the following: shall be revised to provide that no prospec- ‘‘(iii) for any other reason, it is necessary TITLE XV—ELIMINATION OF FRAUD IN tive contractor shall be considered to have a in the public interest to award the contract GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING satisfactory record of integrity and business to a single contractor. SEC. 1501. SHORT TITLE. ethics if it— ‘‘(B) The head of the agency shall notify This title may be cited as the ‘‘Honest (1) has exhibited a pattern of overcharging Congress within 30 days of any determina- Leadership and Accountability in Con- the Government under Federal contracts; or tion under subparagraph (A)(iii).’’. tracting Act of 2006’’. (2) has exhibited a pattern of failing to (b) DEFENSE CONTRACTS.—Section 2304a(d) comply with the law, including tax, labor of title 10, United States Code, is amended by Subtitle A—Elimination of Fraud and Abuse and employment, environmental, antitrust, adding at the end the following new para- SEC. 1511. PROHIBITION OF WAR PROFITEERING and consumer protection laws. graph: AND FRAUD. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The revised regula- ‘‘(4)(A) No task or delivery order contract (a) PROHIBITION.— tion required by this section shall apply with in an amount estimated to exceed $100,000,000 (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 47 of title 18, respect to all contracts for which solicita- (including all options) may be awarded to a single contractor unless the head of the United States Code, is amended by adding at tions are issued after the date that is 90 days agency determines in writing that— the end the following: after the date of the enactment of this Act. ‘‘(i) because of the size, scope, or method of ‘‘§ 1039. War profiteering and fraud SEC. 1513. DISCLOSURE OF AUDIT REPORTS. performance of the requirement, it would not ‘‘(a) PROHIBITION.— (a) DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO CON- be practical to award multiple task or deliv- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Whoever, in any matter GRESS.— ery order contracts; involving a contract or the provision of (1) IN GENERAL.—The head of each execu- ‘‘(ii) the task orders expected under the goods or services, directly or indirectly, in tive agency shall maintain a list of audit re- contract are so integrally related that only a connection with a war or military action ports issued by the agency during the cur- single contractor can reasonably perform the knowingly and willfully— rent and previous calendar years that— work; or ‘‘(A) executes or attempts to execute a (A) describe significant contractor costs ‘‘(iii) for any other reason, it is necessary scheme or artifice to defraud the United that have been identified as unjustified, un- in the public interest to award the contract States or the entity having jurisdiction over supported, questioned, or unreasonable under to a single contractor. the area in which such activities occur; any contract, task or delivery order, or sub- ‘‘(B) The head of the agency shall notify ‘‘(B) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any contract; or Congress within 30 days of any determina- trick, scheme, or device a material fact; (B) identify significant or substantial defi- tion under subparagraph (A)(iii).’’. ‘‘(C) makes any materially false, fictitious, ciencies in any business system of any con- SEC. 1522. COMPETITION IN MULTIPLE AWARD or fraudulent statements or representations, tractor under any contract, task or delivery CONTRACTS. or makes or uses any materially false writ- order, or subcontract. (a) REGULATIONS REQUIRED.—Not later ing or document knowing the same to con- (2) SUBMISSION OF INDIVIDUAL AUDITS.—The than 180 days after the date of the enactment tain any materially false, fictitious, or head of each executive agency shall provide, of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regula- fraudulent statement or entry; or within 14 days of a request in writing by the tion shall be revised to require competition

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(b) CONTENT OF REGULATIONS.—(1) The reg- CONTRACT PROVISION.—Section 803 of the Na- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ulations required by subsection (a) shall pro- tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal (1) The term ‘‘inherently governmental vide, at a minimum, that each individual Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 10 U.S.C. 2304 functions’’ has the meaning given to such purchase of goods or services in excess of note) is amended as follows: term in part 7.5 of the Federal Acquisition $1,000,000 that is made under a multiple (1) GOODS COVERED.—(A) The section head- Regulation. award contract shall be made on a competi- ing is amended by inserting ‘‘GOODS OR’’ (2) The term ‘‘functions closely associated tive basis unless a contracting officer of the before ‘‘SERVICES’’. with governmental functions’’ means the executive agency— (B) Subsection (a) is amended by inserting functions described in section 7.503(d) of the (A) waives the requirement on the basis of ‘‘goods and’’ before ‘‘services’’. Federal Acquisition Regulation. a determination that— (C) The following provisions are amended (3) The term ‘‘organizational conflict of in- (i) one of the circumstances described in by inserting ‘‘goods or’’ before ‘‘services’’ terest’’ has the meaning given such term in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 303J(b) each place it appears: part 9.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regula- of the Federal Property and Administrative (i) Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection tion. Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253j(b)) applies (b). (d) EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICABILITY.— to such individual purchase; or (ii) Subsection (d). This section shall take effect on the date of (ii) a statute expressly authorizes or re- (D) Such section is amended by adding at the enactment of this Act and shall apply quires that the purchase be made from a the end the following new subsection: to— ‘‘(e) APPLICABILITY TO GOODS.—The Sec- specified source; and (1) contracts entered into on or after such retary shall revise the regulations promul- (B) justifies the determination in writing. date; gated pursuant to subsection (a) to cover (2) For purposes of this subsection, an indi- (2) any task or delivery order issued on or purchases of goods by the Department of De- after such date under a contract entered into vidual purchase of goods or services is made fense pursuant to multiple award contracts. on a competitive basis only if it is made pur- before, on, or after such date; and The revised regulations shall take effect in (3) any decision on or after such date to ex- suant to procedures that— final form not later than 180 days after the (A) require fair notice of the intent to ercise an option or otherwise extend a con- date of the enactment of this subsection and tract for the performance of a function relat- make that purchase (including a description shall apply to all individual purchases of ing to contract oversight regardless of of the work to be performed and the basis on goods that are made under multiple award whether such contract was entered into be- which the selection will be made) to be pro- contracts on or after the effective date, with- fore, on, or after such date. vided to all contractors offering such goods out regard to whether the multiple award or services under the multiple award con- contracts were entered into before, on, or SEC. 1532. ELIMINATION OF REVOLVING DOOR tract; and BETWEEN FEDERAL PERSONNEL after such effective date.’’. AND CONTRACTORS. (B) afford all contractors responding to the (f) PROTEST RIGHTS FOR CERTAIN AWARDS.— (a) ELIMINATION OF LOOPHOLES ALLOWING notice a fair opportunity to make an offer (1) CIVILIAN AGENCY CONTRACTS.—Section FORMER FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT COM- and have that offer fairly considered by the 303J(d) of the Federal Property and Adminis- PENSATION FROM CONTRACTORS OR RELATED official making the purchase. trative Services Act (41 U.S.C. 253j(d)) is ENTITIES.— (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), notice amended by inserting ‘‘with a value of less (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of sub- may be provided to fewer than all contrac- than $500,000’’ after ‘‘task or delivery order’’. section (d) of section 27 of the Office of Fed- tors offering such goods or services under a (2) DEFENSE CONTRACTS.—Section 2304c(d) eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423) multiple award contract described in sub- of title 10, United States Code, is amended by is amended— section (c)(2)(A) if notice is provided to as inserting ‘‘with a value of less than $500,000’’ (A) by striking ‘‘or consultant’’ and insert- many contractors as practicable. after ‘‘task or delivery order’’. ing ‘‘consultant, lawyer, or lobbyist’’; (4) A purchase may not be made pursuant Part 2—Contract Personnel Matters (B) by striking ‘‘one year’’ and inserting to a notice that is provided to fewer than all SEC. 1531. CONTRACTOR CONFLICTS OF INTER- ‘‘two years’’; and contractors under paragraph (3) unless— EST. (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘per- (A) offers were received from at least three (a) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS RELATING TO sonally made for the Federal agency—’’ and qualified contractors; or INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS.—The inserting ‘‘participated personally and sub- (B) a contracting officer of the executive head of an agency may not enter into a con- stantially in—’’. agency determines in writing that no addi- tract for the performance of any inherently (2) DEFINITION.—Paragraph (2) of such sub- tional qualified contractors were able to be governmental function. section is amended to read as follows: identified despite reasonable efforts to do so. (b) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS FOR CON- ‘‘(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: TRACT OVERSIGHT.— term ‘contractor’ includes any division, affil- (1) The term ‘‘individual purchase’’ means (1) PROHIBITION.—The head of an agency iate, subsidiary, parent, joint venture, or a task order, delivery order, or other pur- may not enter into a contract for the per- other related entity of a contractor.’’. chase. formance of acquisition functions closely as- (b) PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF GOVERNMENT (2) The term ‘‘multiple award contract’’ sociated with inherently governmental func- CONTRACTS TO FORMER EMPLOYERS.—Such means— tions with any entity unless the head of the section is further amended by adding at the (A) a contract that is entered into by the agency determines in writing that— end the following new subsection: Administrator of General Services under the (A) neither that entity nor any related en- ‘‘(i) PROHIBITION ON INVOLVEMENT BY CER- multiple award schedule program referred to tity will be responsible for performing any of TAIN FORMER CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES IN in section 309(b)(3) of the Federal Property the work under a contract which the entity PROCUREMENTS.—A former employee of a and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 will help plan, evaluate, select a source, contractor who becomes an employee of the U.S.C. 259(b)(3)); manage or oversee; and Federal Government shall not be personally (B) a multiple award task order contract (B) the agency has taken appropriate steps and substantially involved with any Federal that is entered into under the authority of to prevent or mitigate any organizational agency procurement involving the employ- sections 2304a through 2304d of title 10, conflict of interest that may arise because ee’s former employer, including any division, United States Code, or sections 303H through the entity— affiliate, subsidiary, parent, joint venture, or 303K of the Federal Property and Adminis- (i) has a separate ongoing business rela- other related entity of the former employer, trative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253h tionship, such as a joint venture or contract, for a period of two years beginning on the through 253k); and with any of the contractors to be overseen; date on which the employee leaves the em- (C) any other indefinite delivery, indefinite (ii) would be placed in a position to affect ployment of the contractor unless the des- quantity contract that is entered into by the the value or performance of work it or any ignated agency ethics officer for the agency head of an executive agency with two or related entity is doing under any other Gov- determines in writing that the government’s more sources pursuant to the same solicita- ernment contract; interest in the former employee’s participa- tion. (iii) has a reverse role with the contractor tion in a particular procurement outweighs (d) APPLICABILITY.—The revisions to the to be overseen under one or more separate any appearance of impropriety.’’. Federal Acquisition Regulation pursuant to Government contracts; or (c) REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL PROCURE- subsection (a) shall take effect not later (iv) has some other relationship with the MENT OFFICERS TO DISCLOSE JOB OFFERS than 180 days after the date of the enactment contractor to be overseen that could reason- MADE TO RELATIVES.—Subsection (c)(1) of of this Act, and shall apply to all individual ably appear to bias the contractor’s judg- such section is amended by inserting after purchases of goods or services that are made ment. ‘‘that official’’ the following: ‘‘, or for a rel- under multiple award contracts on or after (2) RELATED ENTITY DEFINED.—In this sub- ative of that official (as defined in section the effective date, without regard to whether section, the term ‘‘related entity’’, with re- 3110 of title 5, United States Code),’’.

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(d) ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL PENALTIES.— pursuant to section 16 of the Office of Fed- (1) in subparagraph (A)— Paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of such sec- eral Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 414). (A) by striking ‘‘which the employee or ap- tion is amended to read as follows: (4) The Under Secretary of Defense for Ac- plicant reasonably believes evidences’’ and ‘‘(1) CRIMINAL PENALTIES.—Whoever en- quisition, Technology, and Logistics. inserting ‘‘, without restriction to time, gages in conduct constituting a violation (5) Any position (not otherwise identified place, form, motive, context, or prior disclo- of— under any of the preceding provisions of this sure made to any person by an employee or ‘‘(A) subsection (a) or (b) for the purpose of subsection) a primary function of which in- applicant, including a disclosure made in the either— volves government procurement and pro- ordinary course of an employee’s duties, that ‘‘(i) exchanging the information covered by curement policy, as identified by the head of the employee or applicant reasonably be- such subsection for anything of value, or each employing agency in consultation with lieves is evidence of’’; and ‘‘(ii) obtaining or giving anyone a competi- the Office of Personnel Management. (B) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘a violation’’ tive advantage in the award of a Federal (f) PUBLIC SAFETY POSITION.—For purposes and inserting ‘‘any violation’’; agency procurement contract; or of this section, the term ‘‘public safety posi- (2) in subparagraph (B)— ‘‘(B) subsection (c) or (d); tion’’ means the following: (A) by striking ‘‘which the employee or ap- shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 (1) The Under Secretary for Emergency plicant reasonably believes evidences’’ and years, fined as provided under title 18, Un- Preparedness and Response, Department of inserting ‘‘, without restriction to time, tied States Code, or both.’’. Homeland Security. place, form, motive, context, or prior disclo- (e) REGULATIONS.—Such section is further (2) The Director of the Federal Emergency sure made to any person by an employee or amended by adding at the end the following Management Agency, Department of Home- applicant, including a disclosure made in the new subsection: land Security. ordinary course of an employee’s duties, of ‘‘(j) REGULATIONS.—The Director of the Of- (3) Each regional director of the Federal information that the employee or applicant fice of Government Ethics, in consultation Emergency Management Agency, Depart- reasonably believes is evidence of’’; and with the Administrator, shall— ment of Homeland Security. (B) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘a violation’’ ‘‘(1) promulgate regulations to carry out (4) The Recovery Division Director of the and inserting ‘‘any violation (other than a and ensure the enforcement of this section; Federal Emergency Management Agency, violation of this section)’’; and and Department of Homeland Security. (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(2) monitor and investigate individual and (5) The Assistant Secretary for Immigra- ‘‘(C) any disclosure that— agency compliance with this section.’’. tion and Customs Enforcement, Department ‘‘(i) is made by an employee or applicant of of Homeland Security. Subtitle C—Other Personnel Matters information required by law or Executive (6) The Assistant Secretary for Public order to be kept secret in the interest of na- SEC. 1541. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR POLIT- Health Emergency Preparedness, Depart- tional defense or the conduct of foreign af- ICAL APPOINTEES HOLDING PUBLIC ment of Health and Human Services. CONTRACTING AND SAFETY POSI- fairs that the employee or applicant reason- TIONS. (7) The Assistant Administrator for Solid ably believes is direct and specific evidence (a) IN GENERAL.—A position specified in Waste and Emergency Response, Environ- of— subsection (b) may not be held by any polit- mental Protection Agency. ‘‘(I) any violation of any law, rule, or regu- ical appointee who does not meet the re- (8) Any position (not otherwise identified lation; quirements of subsection (c). under any of the preceding provisions of this ‘‘(II) gross mismanagement, a gross waste (b) SPECIFIED POSITIONS.—A position speci- subsection) a primary function of which in- of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substan- fied in this subsection is any position as fol- volves responding to a direct threat to life or tial and specific danger to public health or lows: property or a hazard to health, as identified safety; or (1) A public contracting position. by the head of each employing agency in ‘‘(III) a false statement to Congress on an (2) A public safety position. consultation with the Office of Personnel issue of material fact; and (c) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.—An individual Management. ‘‘(ii) is made to— shall not, with respect to any position, be (g) PUBLICATION OF POSITIONS.—Beginning ‘‘(I) a member of a committee of Congress; considered to meet the requirements of this not later than 30 days after the date of the ‘‘(II) any other Member of Congress; or subsection unless such individual— enactment of this Act, the head of each ‘‘(III) an employee of Congress who has the (1) has academic, management, and leader- agency shall maintain on such agency’s pub- appropriate security clearance and is author- lic website a current list of all public con- ship credentials in one or more areas rel- ized to receive information of the type dis- tracting positions and public safety positions evant to such position; closed.’’. within such agency. (2) has a superior record of achievement in (b) COVERED DISCLOSURES.—Section (h) COORDINATION WITH OTHER REQUIRE- one or more areas relevant to such position; 2302(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is MENTS.—The requirements set forth in sub- amended— (3) has training and expertise in one or section (c) shall be in addition to, and not in more areas relevant to such position; and (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking lieu of, any requirements that might other- ‘‘and’’ at the end; (4) has not, within the 2-year period ending wise apply with respect to any particular po- (2) in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking the on the date of such individual’s nomination sition. period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and for or appointment to such position, been a (i) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (3) by adding at the end the following: lobbyist for any entity or other client that is (1) The term ‘‘agency’’ means an Executive ‘‘(D) ‘disclosure’ means a formal or infor- subject to the authority of the agency within agency (as defined by section 105 of title 5, mal communication or transmission, but which, if appointed, such individual would United States Code). does not include a communication con- serve. (2) The terms ‘‘limited term appointee’’, cerning policy decisions that lawfully exer- (d) POLITICAL APPOINTEE.—For purposes of ‘‘limited emergency appointee’’, and ‘‘non- cise discretionary authority unless the em- this section, the term ‘‘political appointee’’ career appointee’’ have the meanings given ployee providing the disclosure reasonably means any individual who— such terms in section 3132 of title 5, United believes that the disclosure evidences— (1) is employed in a position listed in sec- States Code. ‘‘(i) any violation of any law, rule, or regu- tions 5312 through 5316 of title 5, United (3) The term ‘‘Senior Executive Service’’ lation; or States Code (relating to the Executive has the meaning given such term by section ‘‘(ii) gross management, a gross waste of Schedule); 2101a of title 5, United States Code. funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial (2) is a limited term appointee, limited (4) The term ‘‘competitive service’’ has the and specific danger to public health or safe- emergency appointee, or noncareer ap- meaning given such term by section 2102 of ty.’’. pointee in the Senior Executive Service; or title 5, United States Code. (c) REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION.—Section (3) is employed in the executive branch of (5) The terms ‘‘lobbyist’’ and ‘‘client’’ have 2302(b) of title 5, United States Code, is the Government in a position which has been the respective meanings given them by sec- amended by amending the matter following excepted from the competitive service by tion 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 paragraph (12) to read as follows: reason of its policy-determining, policy- (2 U.S.C. 1602). making, or policy-advocating character. (j) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 16(a) ‘‘This subsection shall not be construed to (e) PUBLIC CONTRACTING POSITION.—For of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy authorize the withholding of information purposes of this section, the term ‘‘public Act (41 U.S.C. 414(a)) is amended by striking from Congress or the taking of any personnel contracting position’’ means the following: ‘‘non-career employee as’’. action against an employee who discloses in- (1) The Administrator for Federal Procure- SEC. 1542. PROTECTION OF CERTAIN DISCLO- formation to Congress. For purposes of para- ment Policy. SURES OF INFORMATION BY FED- graph (8), any presumption relating to the (2) The Administrator of the General Serv- ERAL EMPLOYEES. performance of a duty by an employee who ices Administration. (a) CLARIFICATION OF DISCLOSURES COV- has authority to take, direct others to take, (3) The Chief Acquisition Officer of any ex- ERED.—Section 2302(b)(8) of title 5, United recommend, or approve any personnel action ecutive agency, as appointed or designated States Code, is amended— may be rebutted by substantial evidence. For

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purposes of paragraph (8), a determination as (A) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 77 of title 5, striking ‘‘agency involved’’ and inserting to whether an employee or applicant reason- United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘agency where the prevailing party is em- ably believes that they have disclosed infor- after section 7702 the following: ployed or has applied for employment’’. mation that evidences any violation of law, ‘‘§ 7702a. Actions relating to security clear- (g) DISCIPLINARY ACTION.—Section rule, regulation, gross mismanagement, a ances 1215(a)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, amended to read as follows: ‘‘(a) In any appeal relating to the suspen- or a substantial and specific danger to public ‘‘(3)(A) A final order of the Board may im- sion, revocation, or other determination re- health or safety shall be made by deter- pose— lating to a security clearance or access de- mining whether a disinterested observer ‘‘(i) disciplinary action consisting of re- termination, the Merit Systems Protection moval, reduction in grade, debarment from with knowledge of the essential facts known Board or any reviewing court— to and readily ascertainable by the employee Federal employment for a period not to ex- ‘‘(1) shall determine whether paragraph (8) ceed 5 years, suspension, or reprimand; could reasonably conclude that the actions or (9) of section 2302(b) was violated; ‘‘(ii) an assessment of a civil penalty not to of the Government evidence such violations, ‘‘(2) may not order the President or the exceed $1,000; or mismanagement, waste, abuse, or danger.’’. designee of the President to restore a secu- ‘‘(iii) any combination of disciplinary ac- (d) NONDISCLOSURE POLICIES, FORMS, AND rity clearance or otherwise reverse a deter- tions described under clause (i) and an as- AGREEMENTS; SECURITY CLEARANCES; AND RE- mination of clearance status or reverse an sessment described under clause (ii). TALIATORY INVESTIGATIONS.— access determination; and ‘‘(B) In any case in which the Board finds (1) PERSONNEL ACTION.—Section ‘‘(3) subject to paragraph (2), may issue de- that an employee has committed a prohib- 2302(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code, is claratory relief and any other appropriate ited personnel practice under paragraph (8) amended— relief. or (9) of section 2302(b), the Board shall im- (A) in clause (x), by striking ‘‘and’’ after ‘‘(b)(1) If, in any final judgment, the Board pose disciplinary action if the Board finds the semicolon; and or court declares that any suspension, rev- that the activity protected under paragraph (B) by redesignating clause (xi) as clause ocation, or other determination with regards (8) or (9) of section 2302(b) was a significant (xiv) and inserting after clause (x) the fol- to a security clearance or access determina- motivating factor, even if other factors also lowing: tion was made in violation of paragraph (8) motivated the decision, for the employee’s ‘‘(xi) the implementation or enforcement or (9) of section 2302(b), the affected agency decision to take, fail to take, or threaten to of any nondisclosure policy, form, or agree- shall conduct a review of that suspension, take or fail to take a personnel action, un- ment; revocation, access determination, or other less that employee demonstrates, by prepon- ‘‘(xii) a suspension, revocation, or other de- determination, giving great weight to the derance of evidence, that the employee termination relating to a security clearance Board or court judgment. would have taken, failed to take, or threat- or any other access determination by a cov- ‘‘(2) Not later than 30 days after any Board ened to take or fail to take the same per- ered agency; or court judgment declaring that a security sonnel action, in the absence of such pro- ‘‘(xiii) an investigation, other than any clearance suspension, revocation, access de- tected activity.’’. ministerial or nondiscretionary fact finding termination, or other determination was (h) SPECIAL COUNSEL AMICUS CURIAE AP- activities necessary for the agency to per- made in violation of paragraph (8) or (9) of PEARANCE.—Section 1212 of title 5, United form its mission, of an employee or appli- section 2302(b), the affected agency shall States Code, is amended by adding at the end cant for employment because of any activity issue an unclassified report to the congres- the following: protected under this section; and’’. sional committees of jurisdiction (with a ‘‘(h)(1) The Special Counsel is authorized (2) PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICE.—Sec- classified annex if necessary), detailing the to appear as amicus curiae in any action tion 2302(b) of title 5, United States Code, is circumstances of the agency’s security clear- brought in a court of the United States re- amended— ance suspension, revocation, other deter- lated to any civil action brought in connec- (A) in paragraph (11), by striking ‘‘or’’ at mination, or access determination. A report tion with section 2302(b) (8) or (9), or sub- the end; under this paragraph shall include any pro- chapter III of chapter 73, or as otherwise au- (B) in paragraph (12), by striking the pe- posed agency action with regards to the se- thorized by law. In any such action, the Spe- riod and inserting a semicolon; and curity clearance or access determination. cial Counsel is authorized to present the (C) by inserting after paragraph (12) the ‘‘(c) An allegation that a security clear- views of the Special Counsel with respect to following: ance or access determination was revoked or compliance with section 2302(b) (8) or (9) or ‘‘(13) implement or enforce any nondisclo- suspended in retaliation for a protected dis- subchapter III of chapter 73 and the impact sure policy, form, or agreement, if such pol- closure shall receive expedited review by the court decisions would have on the enforce- icy, form, or agreement does not contain the Office of Special Counsel, the Merit Systems ment of such provisions of law. following statement: ‘These provisions are Protection Board, and any reviewing court. ‘‘(2) A court of the United States shall consistent with and do not supersede, con- ‘‘(d) For purposes of this section, correc- grant the application of the Special Counsel flict with, or otherwise alter the employee tive action may not be ordered if the agency to appear in any such action for the purposes obligations, rights, or liabilities created by demonstrates by a preponderance of the evi- described in subsection (a).’’. Executive Order No. 12958; section 7211 (gov- dence that it would have taken the same per- (i) JUDICIAL REVIEW.— erning disclosures to Congress); section 1034 sonnel action in the absence of such disclo- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 7703(b)(1) of title of title 10 (governing disclosure to Congress sure.’’. 5, United States Code, is amended to read as by members of the military); section (B) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- follows: 2302(b)(8) (governing disclosures of illegality, MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 77 of ‘‘(b)(1)(A) Except as provided in subpara- waste, fraud, abuse, or public health or safe- title 5, United States Code, is amended by in- graph (B) and paragraph (2), a petition to re- ty threats); the Intelligence Identities Pro- serting after the item relating to section 7702 view a final order or final decision of the tection Act of 1982 (50 U.S.C. 421 et seq.) (gov- the following: Board shall be filed in the United States erning disclosures that could expose con- ‘‘7702a. Actions relating to security clear- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. fidential Government agents); and the stat- ances.’’. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, utes which protect against disclosures that (e) EXCLUSION OF AGENCIES BY THE PRESI- any petition for review must be filed within could compromise national security, includ- DENT.—Section 2302(a)(2)(C) of title 5, United 60 days after the date the petitioner received ing sections 641, 793, 794, 798, and 952 of title States Code, is amended by striking clause notice of the final order or decision of the 18 and section 4(b) of the Subversive Activi- (ii) and inserting the following: Board. ties Control Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 783(b)). The ‘‘(ii)(I) the Federal Bureau of Investiga- ‘‘(B) During the 5-year period beginning on definitions, requirements, obligations, tion, the Office of the Director of National the effective date of this subsection, a peti- rights, sanctions, and liabilities created by Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agen- tion to review a final order or final decision such Executive order and such statutory pro- cy, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Na- of the Board in a case alleging a violation of visions are incorporated into this agreement tional Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and paragraph (8) or (9) of section 2302(b) shall be and are controlling’; or the National Security Agency; and filed in the United States Court of Appeals ‘‘(14) conduct, or cause to be conducted, an ‘‘(II) as determined by the President, any for the Federal Circuit or any court of ap- investigation, other than any ministerial or executive agency or unit thereof the prin- peals of competent jurisdiction as provided nondiscretionary fact finding activities nec- cipal function of which is the conduct of for- under subsection (b)(2).’’. essary for the agency to perform its mission, eign intelligence or counterintelligence ac- (2) REVIEW OBTAINED BY OFFICE OF PER- of an employee or applicant for employment tivities, if the determination (as that deter- SONNEL MANAGEMENT.—Section 7703(d) of because of any activity protected under this mination relates to a personnel action) is title 5, United States Code, is amended to section.’’. made before that personnel action; or’’. read as follows: (3) BOARD AND COURT REVIEW OF ACTIONS RE- (f) ATTORNEY FEES.—Section 1204(m)(1) of ‘‘(d)(1) Except as provided under paragraph LATING TO SECURITY CLEARANCES.— title 5, United States Code, is amended by (2), this paragraph shall apply to any review

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MENTAL HEALTH SELF-ASSESSMENT the Director received notice of the final statutory provisions are incorporated into PROGRAM. order or decision of the Board, a petition for this agreement and are controlling.’’. (a) FINDING.—Congress finds that the Men- judicial review in the United States Court of (B) ENFORCEABILITY.—Any nondisclosure tal Health Self-Assessment Program Appeals for the Federal Circuit if the Direc- policy, form, or agreement described under (MHSAP) of the Department of Defense is tor determines, in his discretion, that the subparagraph (A) that does not contain the vital to the overall health and well-being of Board erred in interpreting a civil service statement required under subparagraph (A) deploying members of the Armed Forces and law, rule, or regulation affecting personnel may not be implemented or enforced to the their families because that program pro- management and that the Board’s decision extent such policy, form, or agreement is in- vides— will have a substantial impact on a civil consistent with that statement. (1) a non-threatening, voluntary, anony- service law, rule, regulation, or policy direc- (2) PERSONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT EM- mous self-assessment of mental health that tive. If the Director did not intervene in a PLOYEES.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a is effective in helping detect mental health matter before the Board, the Director may nondisclosure policy, form, or agreement and substance abuse conditions; not petition for review of a Board decision that is to be executed by a person connected (2) awareness regarding warning signs of under this section unless the Director first with the conduct of an intelligence or intel- such conditions; and petitions the Board for a reconsideration of ligence-related activity, other than an em- (3) information and outreach to members its decision, and such petition is denied. In ployee or officer of the United States Gov- of the Armed Forces (including members of addition to the named respondent, the Board ernment, may contain provisions appropriate the National Guard and Reserves) and their and all other parties to the proceedings be- to the particular activity for which such doc- families on specific services available for fore the Board shall have the right to appear ument is to be used. Such form or agreement such conditions. in the proceeding before the Court of Ap- shall, at a minimum, require that the person (b) EXPANSION OF PROGRAM.—The Sec- peals. The granting of the petition for judi- will not disclose any classified information retary of Defense shall, acting through the cial review shall be at the discretion of the received in the course of such activity unless Office of Health Affairs of the Department of Court of Appeals. specifically authorized to do so by the Defense, take appropriate actions to expand ‘‘(2) During the 5-year period beginning on United States Government. Such nondisclo- the Mental Health Self-Assessment Program the effective date of this subsection, this sure forms shall also make it clear that such in order to achieve the following: paragraph shall apply to any review relating forms do not bar disclosures to Congress or (1) The continuous availability of the as- to paragraph (8) or (9) of section 2302(b) ob- to an authorized official of an executive sessment under the program to members and tained by the Director of the Office of Per- agency or the Department of Justice that former members of the Armed Forces in sonnel Management. The Director of the Of- are essential to reporting a substantial vio- order to ensure the long-term availability of fice of Personnel Management may obtain lation of law. the diagnostic mechanisms of the assessment review of any final order or decision of the (k) CLARIFICATION OF WHISTLEBLOWER to detect mental health conditions that may Board by filing, within 60 days after the date RIGHTS FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFOR- emerge over time. the Director received notice of the final MATION.—Section 214(c) of the Homeland Se- (2) The availability of programs and serv- order or decision of the Board, a petition for curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 133(c)) is amended ices under the program to address the men- judicial review in the United States Court of by adding at the end the following: ‘‘For pur- tal health of dependent children of members Appeals for the Federal Circuit or any court poses of this section a permissible use of of the Armed Forces who have been deployed of appeals of competent jurisdiction as pro- independently obtained information includes or mobilized. vided under subsection (b)(2) if the Director the disclosure of such information under sec- (c) OUTREACH.—The Secretary shall de- determines, in his discretion, that the Board tion 2302(b)(8) of title 5, United States velop and implement a plan to conduct out- erred in interpreting paragraph (8) or (9) of Code.’’. reach and other appropriate activities to ex- section 2302(b). If the Director did not inter- (l) ADVISING EMPLOYEES OF RIGHTS.—Sec- pand and enhance awareness of the Mental vene in a matter before the Board, the Direc- tion 2302(c) of title 5, United States Code, is Health Self-Assessment Program, and the tor may not petition for review of a Board amended by inserting ‘‘, including how to programs and services available under that decision under this section unless the Direc- make a lawful disclosure of information that program, among members of the Armed tor first petitions the Board for a reconsider- is specifically required by law or Executive Forces (including members of the National ation of its decision, and such petition is de- order to be kept secret in the interest of na- Guard and Reserves) and their families. nied. In addition to the named respondent, tional defense or the conduct of foreign af- (d) REPORTS.—Not later than one year the Board and all other parties to the pro- fairs to the Special Counsel, the Inspector after the date of the enactment of this Act, ceedings before the Board shall have the General of an agency, Congress, or other and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall right to appear in the proceeding before the agency employee designated to receive such submit to Congress a report on the actions court of appeals. The granting of the petition disclosures’’ after ‘‘chapter 12 of this title’’. undertaken under this section during the for judicial review shall be at the discretion (m) SCOPE OF DUE PROCESS.— one-year period ending on the date of such of the Court of Appeals.’’. (1) SPECIAL COUNSEL.—Section report. (j) NONDISCLOSURE POLICIES, FORMS, AND 1214(b)(4)(B)(ii) of title 5, United States Code, AGREEMENTS.— is amended by inserting ‘‘, after a finding SA 4232. Mr. DEWINE submitted an (1) IN GENERAL.— that a protected disclosure was a contrib- amendment intended to be proposed by (A) REQUIREMENT.—Each agreement in uting factor,’’ after ‘‘ordered if’’. him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- Standard Forms 312 and 4414 of the Govern- (2) INDIVIDUAL ACTION.—Section 1221(e)(2) of propriations for fiscal year 2007 for title 5, United States Code, is amended by in- ment and any other nondisclosure policy, military activities of the Department form, or agreement of the Government shall serting ‘‘, after a finding that a protected contain the following statement: ‘‘These re- disclosure was a contributing factor,’’ after of Defense, for military construction, strictions are consistent with and do not su- ‘‘ordered if’’. and for defense activities of the De- persede, conflict with, or otherwise alter the (n) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section and the partment of Energy, to prescribe per- employee obligations, rights, or liabilities amendment made by this section shall take sonnel strengths for such fiscal year created by Executive Order No. 12958; section effect 30 days after the date of the enactment for the Armed Forces, and for other 7211 of title 5, United States Code (governing of this Act. purposes; which was ordered to lie on disclosures to Congress); section 1034 of title the table; as follows: 10, United States Code (governing disclosure SA 4231. Mr. DEWINE (for himself At the end of subtitle A of title XXVIII, to Congress by members of the military); and Mr. KENNEDY) submitted an add the following: section 2302(b)(8) of title 5, United States amendment intended to be proposed by Code (governing disclosures of illegality, SEC. 2814. NAMING OF ADMINISTRATION BUILD- him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- ING AT JOINT SYSTEMS MANUFAC- waste, fraud, abuse or public health or safety propriations for fiscal year 2007 for TURING CENTER IN LIMA, OHIO, threats); the Intelligence Identities Protec- military activities of the Department AFTER MICHAEL G. OXLEY, A MEM- tion Act of 1982 (50 U.S.C. 421 et seq.) (gov- of Defense, for military construction, BER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT- erning disclosures that could expose con- ATIVES. fidential Government agents); and the stat- and for defense activities of the De- The administration building under con- utes which protect against disclosure that partment of Energy, to prescribe per- struction at the Joint Systems Manufac- may compromise the national security, in- sonnel strengths for such fiscal year turing Center in Lima, Ohio, shall, upon cluding sections 641, 793, 794, 798, and 952 of for the Armed Forces, and for other completion, be known and designated as the

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‘‘Michael G. Oxley Administration and Tech- and regulations relating to a determination (b) WAIVER.—Section 4(c) of such Act (50 nology Center’’. Any reference in a law, map, under section 6(j)(1)(A) of the Export Admin- U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended to read as fol- regulation, document, paper, or other record istration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. lows: of the United States to such administration 2405(j)(1)(A)), section 620A(a) of the Foreign ‘‘(c) WAIVER.— building shall be deemed to be a reference to Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371(a)), or ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The President may, on a the Michael G. Oxley Administration and section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act case by case basis, waive for a period of not Technology Center. (22 U.S.C. 2780(d)) relating to support for acts more than six months the application of sec- of international terrorism by the Govern- tion 5(a) with respect to a national of a coun- SA 4233. Mr. DEWINE submitted an ment of Iran, as in effect on January 1, 2006. try if the President certifies to the appro- amendment intended to be proposed by SEC. 1233. LIABILITY OF PARENT COMPANIES priate congressional committees at least 30 him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- FOR VIOLATIONS OF SANCTIONS BY days before such waiver is to take effect that— propriations for fiscal year 2007 for FOREIGN ENTITIES. (a) IN GENERAL.—In any case in which an ‘‘(A) such waiver is vital to the national military activities of the Department entity engages in an act outside the United security interests of the United States; and of Defense, for military construction, States on or after January 1, 2007, which, if ‘‘(B) the country of the national has under- and for defense activities of the De- committed in the United States or by a taken substantial measures to prevent the partment of Energy, to prescribe per- United States person, would violate Execu- acquisition and development of weapons of sonnel strengths for such fiscal year tive Order No. 12959 of May 6, 1995, Executive mass destruction by the Government of Iran. for the Armed Forces, and for other Order No. 13059 of August 19, 1997, or any ‘‘(2) SUBSEQUENT RENEWAL OF WAIVER.—If the President determines that, in accordance purposes; which was ordered to lie on other prohibition on transactions with re- spect to Iran that is imposed under the with paragraph (1), such a waiver is appro- the table; as follows: International Emergency Economic Powers priate, the President may, at the conclusion At the end of subtitle D. of title VI, add Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and if that entity of the period of a waiver under such para- the following: was created or availed of for the purpose of graph, renew such waiver for subsequent pe- SEC. 648. MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR engaging in such an act, the parent company riods of not more than six months each.’’. COMMENCEMENT OF AUTHORITY of that entity shall be subject to the pen- (c) INVESTIGATIONS.—Section 4 of such Act FOR OPTIONAL ANNUITIES FOR DE- alties for such violation to the same extent (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by adding at PENDENTS UNDER THE SURVIVOR as if the parent company had engaged in that the end the following new subsection: BENEFIT PLAN. ‘‘(f) INVESTIGATIONS.— act. N ENERAL ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall ini- (a) I G .—Section 1448(d)(2)(B) of (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— title 10, United States Code, is amended by (1) an entity is a ‘‘parent company’’ of an- tiate an investigation into the possible im- striking ‘‘who dies after November 23, 2003’’ other entity if it owns, directly or indirectly, position of sanctions against a person upon receipt by the United States of credible in- and inserting ‘‘who dies after October 1, more than 50 percent of the equity interest formation indicating that such person is en- 2001’’. in that other entity and is a United States gaged in activity related to investment in (b) APPLICABILITY.—Any annuity payable person; and Iran as described in section 5(a). to a dependent child under subchapter II of (2) the term ‘‘entity’’ means a partnership, ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION AND NOTIFICATION.— chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, by association, trust, joint venture, corpora- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days reason of the amendment made by sub- tion, or other organization. section (a) shall be payable only for months after an investigation is initiated in accord- beginning on or after the date of the enact- PART II—AMENDMENTS TO THE IRAN AND ance with paragraph (1), the President shall ment of this Act. LIBYA SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996 AND determine, pursuant to section 5(a), whether OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO IN- or not to impose sanctions against a person SA 4234. Mr. SANTORUM (for himself VESTMENT IN IRAN engaged in activity related to investment in and Mr. CORNYN) proposed an amend- SEC. 1241. MULTILATERAL REGIME. Iran as described in such section as a result ment to the bill S. 2766, to authorize (a) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Section 4(b) of of such activity and shall notify the appro- the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 priate congressional committees of the basis appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended to read as fol- for such determination. military activities of the Department lows: ‘‘(B) EXTENSION.—If the President is unable of Defense, for military construction, ‘‘(b) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Not later than to make a determination under subpara- and for defense activites of the Depart- six months after the date of the enactment graph (A), the President shall notify the ap- ment of Energy, to presceibe personnel of the Iran Freedom Support Act of 2006 and propriate congressional committees and strengths for such fiscal year for the every six months thereafter, the President shall extend such investigation for a subse- Armed Forces, and for other purposes; shall submit to the appropriate congres- quent period, not to exceed 180 days, after sional committees a report regarding spe- which the President shall make the deter- as follows: cific diplomatic efforts undertaken pursuant mination required under such subparagraph On page 476, between lines 5 and 6, insert to subsection (a), the results of those efforts, and shall notify the appropriate congres- the following: and a description of proposed diplomatic ef- sional committees of the basis for such de- Subtitle C—Iran Freedom and Support forts pursuant to such subsection. Each re- termination in accordance with such sub- paragraph. PART I—CODIFICATION OF SANCTIONS port shall include— ‘‘(3) DETERMINATIONS REGARDING PENDING AGAINST IRAN ‘‘(1) a list of the countries that have agreed to undertake measures to further the objec- INVESTIGATIONS.—Not later than 90 days after SEC. 1231. SHORT TITLE. tives of section 3 with respect to Iran; the date of the enactment of the Iran Free- This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Iran ‘‘(2) a description of those measures, in- dom and Support Act of 2006, the President Freedom and Support Act of 2006’’. cluding— shall, with respect to any investigation that SEC. 1232. CODIFICATION OF SANCTIONS. ‘‘(A) government actions with respect to was pending as of January 1, 2006, concerning (a) CODIFICATION OF SANCTIONS.—United public or private entities (or their subsidi- a person engaged in activity related to in- States sanctions, controls, and regulations aries) located in their territories, that are vestment in Iran as described in section 5(a), with respect to Iran imposed pursuant to Ex- engaged in Iran; determine whether or not to impose sanc- ecutive Order No. 12957, sections 1(b) through ‘‘(B) any decisions by the governments of tions against such person as a result of such (1)(g) and sections (2) through (6) of Execu- these countries to rescind or continue the activity and shall notify the appropriate tive Order No. 12959, and sections 2 and 3 of provision of credits, guarantees, or other congressional committees of the basis for Executive Order No. 13059 (relating to ex- governmental assistance to these entities; such determination. ports and certain other transactions with and ‘‘(4) PUBLICATION.—Not later than 10 days Iran) as in effect on January 1, 2006, shall re- ‘‘(C) actions taken in international fora to after the President notifies the appropriate main in effect until the President certifies to further the objectives of section 3; congressional committees under paragraphs the Committee on International Relations of ‘‘(3) a list of the countries that have not (2) and (3), the President shall ensure publi- the House of Representatives and the Com- agreed to undertake measures to further the cation in the Federal Register of the identi- mittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate objectives of section 3 with respect to Iran, fication of the persons against which the that the Government of Iran has verifiably and the reasons therefor; and President has made a determination that the dismantled its weapons of mass destruction ‘‘(4) a description of any memorandums of imposition of sanctions is appropriate, to- programs. understanding, political understandings, or gether with an explanation for such deter- (b) NO EFFECT ON OTHER SANCTIONS RELAT- international agreements to which the mination.’’. ING TO SUPPORT FOR ACTS OF INTERNATIONAL United States has acceded which affect im- SEC. 1242. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. TERRORISM.—Subsection (a) shall have no ef- plementation of this section or section (a) SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOP- fect on United States sanctions, controls, 5(a).’’. MENT OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES.—Section

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OTHER MILITARY CAPABILITIES.—Section 5(b) pears the following: ‘‘, petroleum by-prod- (f) DEFINITIONS.—Section 14 of the Iran and of such Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended ucts,’’. Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 to read as follows: SEC. 1246. UNITED STATES PENSION PLANS. note) is amended— ‘‘(b) MANDATORY SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- (1) in paragraph (9)— TO DEVELOPMENT OF WEAPONS OF MASS DE- lowing: (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph STRUCTION OR OTHER MILITARY CAPABILI- (1) The United States and the international (A)— TIES.—Notwithstanding any other provision community face no greater threat to their (i) by striking ‘‘, or with the Government of law, the President shall impose two or security than the prospect of rogue regimes of Libya or a nongovernmental entity in more of the sanctions described in para- who support international terrorism obtain- Libya,’’; and graphs (1) through (5) of section 6 if the ing weapons of mass destruction, and par- (ii) by striking ‘‘nongovenmental’’ and in- President determines that a person has, on ticularly nuclear weapons. serting ‘‘nongovernmental’’; and or after the date of the enactment of this (2) Iran is the leading state sponsor of (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or Act, exported, transferred, or otherwise pro- international terrorism and is close to Libya (as the case may be)’’; vided to Iran any goods, services, tech- achieving nuclear weapons capability but (2) by striking paragraph (12); and nology, or other items knowing that the pro- has paid no price for nearly twenty years of (3) by redesignating paragraphs (13), (14), vision of such goods, services, technology, or deception over its nuclear program. Foreign (15), (16), and (17) as paragraphs (12), (13), (14), other items would contribute to the ability entities that have invested in Iran’s energy (15), and (16), respectively. of Iran to— sector, despite Iran’s support of inter- (g) SHORT TITLE.— ‘‘(1) acquire or develop chemical, biologi- national terrorism and its nuclear program, (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1 of the Iran and cal, or nuclear weapons or related tech- have afforded Iran a free pass while many Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 nologies; or United States entities have unknowingly in- note) is amended by striking ‘‘and Libya’’. ‘‘(2) acquire or develop destabilizing num- vested in those same foreign entities. (2) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any bers and types of advanced conventional (3) United States investors have a great other provision of law, regulation, document, weapons.’’. or other record of the United States to the (c) PERSONS AGAINST WHICH THE SANCTIONS deal at stake in preventing Iran from acquir- ‘‘Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996’’ shall ARE TO BE IMPOSED.—Section 5(c)(2) of such ing nuclear weapons. be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Iran Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (4) United States investors can have con- Sanctions Act of 1996’’. (1) in subparagraph (B)— siderable influence over the commercial de- (A) by striking ‘‘, with actual knowledge,’’; cisions of the foreign entities in which they PART III—DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO CUR- and have invested. TAIL IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROLIFERA- (B) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end; (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO DIVES- TION AND SPONSORSHIP OF INTER- (2) in subparagraph (C)— TITURE FROM IRAN.—It is the sense of Con- NATIONAL TERRORISM (A) by striking ‘‘, with actual knowledge,’’; gress that managers of United States Gov- SEC. 1251. DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS. ernment pension plans or thrift savings and (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO plans, managers of pension plans maintained (B) by striking the period at the end and UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL AND THE in the private sector by plan sponsors in the inserting ‘‘; or’’; and INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY.—It United States, and managers of mutual funds (3) by adding after subparagraph (C) the is the sense of Congress that the President sold or distributed in the United States following new subparagraph: should instruct the United States Permanent should, to the extent consistent with the ‘‘(D) is a private or government lender, in- Representative to the United Nations to legal and fiduciary duties otherwise imposed surer, underwriter, or guarantor of the per- work to secure support at the United Nations on them, immediately initiate efforts to di- son referred to in paragraph (1) if that pri- Security Council for a resolution that would vest all investments of such plans or funds in vate or government lender, insurer, under- impose sanctions on Iran as a result of its re- any entity included on the list. peated breaches of its nuclear nonprolifera- writer, or guarantor engaged in the activi- (c) SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO PROHI- tion obligations, to remain in effect until ties referred to in paragraph (1).’’. BITION ON FUTURE INVESTMENT.—It is the (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments sense of Congress that there should be, to the Iran has verifiably dismantled its weapons of made by this section shall apply with respect extent consistent with the legal and fidu- mass destruction programs. (b) PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO COUN- to actions taken on or after January 1, 2007. ciary duties otherwise imposed on them, no TRIES THAT INVEST IN THE ENERGY SECTOR OF SEC. 1243. TERMINATION OF SANCTIONS. future investment in any entity included on IRAN.— Section 8(a) of the Iran and Libya Sanc- the list by managers of United States Gov- (1) WITHHOLDING OF ASSISTANCE.—If, on or tions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is ernment pension plans or thrift savings amended— plans, managers of pension plans maintained after January 1, 2007, a foreign person (as de- (1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ‘‘and’’ in the private sector by plan sponsors in the fined in section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act at the end; United States, and managers of mutual funds of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note), as renamed pur- (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period sold or distributed in the United States. suant to section 1247(g)(1)) or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government has at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and SEC. 1247. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING (3) by adding at the end the following new AMENDMENTS. more than $20,000,000 invested in Iran’s en- paragraph: (a) FINDINGS.—Section 2 of the Iran and ergy sector, the President shall, until the ‘‘(3) poses no significant threat to United Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 date on which such person or agency or in- States national security, interests, or al- note) is amended by striking paragraph (4). strumentality of such government termi- lies.’’. (b) DECLARATION OF POLICY.—Section 3 of nates such investment, withhold assistance SEC. 1244. SUNSET. the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 Section 13 of the Iran and Libya Sanctions U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) to the government of the Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘(a) POL- country to which such person owes alle- (1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘; ICY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN.—’’; and giance or to which control is exercised over SUNSET’’; (2) by striking subsection (b). such agency or instrumentality. (2) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘(a) EF- (c) TERMINATION OF SANCTIONS.—Section 8 (2) WAIVER.—Assistance prohibited by this FECTIVE DATE.—’’ ; and of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 section may be furnished to the government (3) by striking subsection (b). (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— of a foreign country described in subsection SEC. 1245. CLARIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘(a) (a) if the President determines that fur- DEFINITIONS. IRAN.—’’; and nishing such assistance is important to the (a) PERSON.—Section 14(14)(B) of the Iran (2) by striking subsection (b). national security interests of the United and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. (d) DURATION OF SANCTIONS; PRESIDENTIAL States, furthers the goals described in this 1701 note) is amended— WAIVER.—Section 9(c)(2)(C) of the Iran and subtitle, and, not later that 15 days before (1) by inserting after ‘‘trust,’’ the fol- Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 obligating such assistance, notifies the Com- lowing: ‘‘financial institution, insurer, un- note) is amended to read as follows: mittee on International Relations and the

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USEC, Inc. to be provided; (7) In concert with the Paris Agreement, ‘‘(2) REQUIRED CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- (C) the estimated dollar amount of the as- the President announced that the United TEES.—The term ‘required congressional sistance; and States will drop its opposition to Iran’s ap- committees’ means the Committee on Armed (D) an explanation of how the assistance plication to join the World Trade Organiza- Services, the Committee on Finance, and the furthers United States national security in- tion and permit, on a case-by-case basis, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Sen- terests. licensing of spare parts for Iranian commer- ate and the Committee on Armed Services, SEC. 1252. STRENGTHENING THE NUCLEAR NON- cial aircraft. the Committee on International Relations, PROLIFERATION TREATY. (8) Iran’s uranium enrichment program is and the Committee on Ways and Means of (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- likely to be dispersed throughout the coun- the House of Representatives.’’. lowing: try, protected in hardened infrastructure, (1) Article IV of the Treaty on the Non- and highly mobile. PART V—DEMOCRACY IN IRAN Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, done at (9) The Parliament of Iran passed a non- SEC. 1271. FINDINGS. Washington, London, and Moscow July 1, binding resolution insisting that the Govern- 1968, and entered into force March 5, 1970 (21 ment of Iran resume developing nuclear fuel. Congress makes the following findings: UST 483) (commonly referred to as the ‘‘Nu- (10) That resolution stated that Iran (1) The people of the United States have clear Nonproliferation Treaty’’ or ‘‘NPT’’) should develop enough nuclear fuel to gen- long demonstrated an interest in the well- states that countries that are parties to the erate 20,000 megawatts of electricity. being of the people of Iran, dating back to Treaty have the ‘‘inalienable right . . . to de- (11) In February 2005, the Atomic Energy the 1830s. velop research, production and use of nuclear Agency of Russia announced that Russia (2) Famous Americans such as Howard Bas- energy for peaceful purposes without dis- would ship nuclear fuel to Iran’s Bushehr nu- kerville, Dr. Samuel Martin, Jane E. Doo- crimination and in conformity with articles clear reactor. little, and Louis G. Dreyfus, Jr., made sig- I and II of this Treaty’’. (12) Russia pledged to provide fuel to this nificant contributions to Iranian society by (2) Iran has manipulated Article IV of the facility for 10 years and, under the commit- furthering the educational opportunities of Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty to acquire ment, Iran has pledged to return spent fuel the people of Iran and improving the oppor- technologies needed to manufacture nuclear to Russia for storage. tunities of the less fortunate citizens of Iran. weapons under the guise of developing peace- (13) Russia remains the only major nuclear (3) Iran and the United States were allies ful nuclear technology. fuel market closed to outside competition following World War II, and through the late (3) Legal authorities, diplomatic histo- and 100 percent of Russia’s nuclear fuel in- 1970s Iran was as an important regional ally rians, and officials closely involved in the dustry is owned by the Government of Rus- of the United States and a key bulwark negotiation and ratification of the Nuclear sia. against Soviet influence. Nonproliferation Treaty state that the Trea- (14) Iran is the fourth-largest oil producer (4) In November 1979, following the arrival ty neither recognizes nor protects such a per in the world. of Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi in the se right to all nuclear technology, such as (15) Iran has a wealth of natural gas and United States, a mob of students and ex- enrichment and reprocessing, but rather af- crude oil reserves and it is estimated that tremists seized the United States Embassy firms that the right to the use of peaceful Iran plans to invest $104,000,000,000 by 2015 in in Tehran, Iran, holding United States diplo- nuclear energy is qualified. natural gas production and that Iran plans matic personnel hostage until January 1981. (b) DECLARATION OF CONGRESS REGARDING to increase crude oil production to 7,000,000 (5) Following the seizure of the United UNITED STATES POLICY TO STRENGTHEN THE barrels a day by 2020. States Embassy, Ayatollah Ruhollah Kho- UCLEAR ONPROLIFERATION REATY N N T .—Con- SEC. 1262. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON TRADE RELA- meini, leader of the repressive revolutionary gress declares that it should be the policy of TIONS WITH STATE SPONSORS OF movement in Iran, expressed support for the the United States to support diplomatic ef- TERRORISM. actions of the students in taking American forts to end the manipulation of Article IV It is the sense of Congress that the coun- citizens hostage. of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, as tries of the world should choose between (6) Despite the May 1997 presidential elec- undertaken by Iran, without undermining trading with state sponsors of terrorism or tion in Iran, an election in which an esti- the Treaty itself. maintaining good trade relations with the mated 91 percent of the electorate partici- PART IV—IRANIAN NUCLEAR TRADE United States. pated, control of the internal and external PROHIBITION PROVISIONS SEC. 1263. PROHIBITION OF ENTRY OF NUCLEAR affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran is still SEC. 1261. FINDINGS. FUEL ASSEMBLIES. exercised by the courts in Iran and the Revo- Congress makes the following findings: The Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 lutionary Guards, Supreme Leader, and (1) Iran has pursued a nuclear program (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by inserting Council of Guardians of the Government of with assistance from foreign entities and for- after section 10 the following new section: Iran. eign governments. ‘‘SEC. 10A. PROHIBITION OF ENTRY TO NUCLEAR (7) The election results of the May 1997 (2) It is important that Iran not seek to de- FUEL ASSEMBLIES TO THE UNITED election and the high level of voter partici- velop nuclear weapons under the cover of a STATES. pation in that election demonstrate that the civilian nuclear power program. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection people of Iran favor economic and political (3) The Government of Iran has asserted (b), the President shall prohibit the United reforms and greater interaction with the that its nuclear program is for peaceful pur- States, or any entity of the United States, United States and the Western world in gen- poses, however, that Government has sup- from purchasing nuclear fuel assemblies eral. ported terrorist organizations and uses harsh from any person or government entity, or (8) Efforts by the United States to improve rhetoric towards allies of the United States any entity affiliated with such person or en- relations with Iran have been rebuffed by the in the Middle East, and the United States tity, that sells nuclear fuel assemblies to Government of Iran. has expressed great concern with Iran’s nu- Iran. (9) President William J. Clinton eased clear ambitions and has worked with United ‘‘(b) WAIVER.—The President may waive sanctions against Iran and promoted people- States allies to end Iran’s nuclear program. the prohibition in subsection (a) if the Presi- to-people exchanges, but the Leader of the (4) In October 2003, the Government of Iran dent— Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised it would suspend uranium enrich- ‘‘(1) determines that the waiver is in the the Militant Clerics’ Society, the Islamic Co- ment activities, but broke that promise less national security interest of the United alition Organization, and Supporters of the than a year later. States; and Party of God have all opposed efforts to open (5) In November 2004, the Government of ‘‘(2) at least 7 days before the waiver takes Iranian society to Western influences and Iran, in concert with talks with representa- effect, notifies the required congressional have opposed efforts to change the dynamic tives of the Governments of Britain, France, committees of the President’s intention to of relations between the United States and and Germany (the ‘‘EU–3’’) agreed to suspend exercise the waiver. Iran. all uranium enrichment and reprocessing ac- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (10) For the past two decades, the Depart- tivities related to Iran’s nuclear program ‘‘(1) NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLIES.—The term ment of State has found Iran to be the lead- under the terms of the agreement made be- ‘nuclear fuel assemblies’ does not include ing sponsor of international terrorism in the tween the Islamic Republic of Iran and low-enriched uranium (LEU). For the pur- world.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11177 (11) In 1983, the Iran-sponsored Hezbollah financial and political assistance under this for operation and maintenance for additional terrorist organization conducted suicide ter- section be provided to an individual, organi- costs due to Operation Iraqi Freedom and rorist operations against United States mili- zation, or entity that— Operation Enduring Freedom is hereby de- tary and civilian personnel in Beirut, Leb- (1) opposes the use of terrorism; creased by $100,000,000. anon, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of (2) advocates the adherence by Iran to non- SEC. 1274. REPORTING REQUIREMENT REGARD- Americans. proliferation regimes for nuclear, chemical, ING DESIGNATION OF DEMOCRATIC (12) The United States intelligence commu- and biological weapons and materiel; OPPOSITION ORGANIZATIONS. nity and law enforcement personnel have (3) is dedicated to democratic values and Not later than 15 days before designating a linked Iran to attacks against American supports the adoption of a democratic form democratic opposition organization as eligi- military personnel at Khobar Towers in of government in Iran; ble to receive assistance under section 1272, Saudi Arabia in 1996 and to al Qaeda attacks (4) is dedicated to respect for human the President shall notify the Committee on against civilians in Saudi Arabia in 2004. rights, including the fundamental equality of Foreign Relations and the Committee on Ap- (13) According to the Department of women; propriations of the Senate and the Com- State’s Patterns of Global Terrorism 2001 re- (5) works to establish equality of oppor- mittee on International Relations and the port, ‘‘Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard tunity for people; and Committee on Appropriations of the House Corps and Ministry of Intelligence and Secu- (6) supports freedom of the press, freedom of Representatives of the proposed designa- rity continued to be involved in the planning of speech, freedom of association, and free- tion. The notification may be in classified and support of terrorist acts and supported a dom of religion. form. variety of groups that use terrorism to pur- (c) FUNDING.—The President may provide sue their goals,’’ and ‘‘Iran continued to pro- assistance under this section using amounts SA 4235. Mr. ALLARD (for himself vide Lebanese Hizballah and the Palestinian made available pursuant to the authoriza- and Mr. SALAZAR) submitted an amend- rejectionist groups—notably HAMAS, the tion of appropriations under subsection (g). ment intended to be proposed by him Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the [Popular (d) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 15 days Front for the Liberation of Palestine-Gen- to the bill S. 2766, to authorize appro- before each obligation of assistance under priations for fiscal year 2007 for mili- eral Command]—with varying amounts of this section, and in accordance with the pro- funding, safehaven, training and weapons’’. cedures under section 634A of the Foreign tary activities of the Department of (14) The Government of Iran currently op- Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2394–1), the Defense, for military construction, and erates more than 10 radio and television sta- President shall notify the Committee on for defense activities of the Depart- tions broadcasting in Iraq that incite violent Foreign Relations and the Committee on Ap- ment of Energy, to prescribe personnel actions against United States and coalition propriations of the Senate and the Com- strengths for such fiscal year for the personnel in Iraq. mittee on International Relations and the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; (15) The current leaders of Iran, Ayatollah Committee on Appropriations of the House Ali Khamenei and Hashemi Rafsanjani, have which was ordered to lie on the table; of Representatives. as follows: repeatedly called upon Muslims to kill (e) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING COORDI- Americans in Iraq and install a theocratic NATION OF POLICY AND APPOINTMENT.—It is On page 546, after line 22, add the fol- regime in Iraq. the sense of Congress that in order to ensure lowing: (16) The Government of Iran has admitted maximum coordination among Federal agen- SEC. 2828. REPORTS ON ARMY TRAINING RANGES. pursuing a clandestine nuclear program, cies, if the President provides the assistance (a) LIMITATION.—The Secretary of the which the United States intelligence com- under this section, the President should ap- Army may not carry out any acquisition of munity believes may include a nuclear weap- point an individual who shall— real property to expand the Pinon Canyon ons program. (1) serve as special assistant to the Presi- Maneuver Site at Fort Carson, Colorado (17) The Government of Iran has failed to dent on matters relating to Iran; and until— meet repeated pledges to arrest and extra- (2) coordinate among the appropriate di- (1) the Secretary has provided to the con- dite foreign terrorists in Iran. rectors of the National Security Council on gressional defense committees the extent to (18) The United States Government be- issues regarding such matters. which the acquisition could be carried out lieves that the Government of Iran supports (f) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING DIPLO- through transactions with willing sellers of terrorists and extremist religious leaders in MATIC ASSISTANCE.—It is the sense of Con- the privately held land; and Iraq with the clear intention of subverting gress that— (2) 30 days after the Secretary submits the coalition efforts to bring peace and democ- (1) support for a transition to democracy in report required under subsection (b). racy to Iraq. Iran should be expressed by United States (b) REPORT ON PINON CANYON MANEUVER (19) The Ministry of Defense of Iran con- representatives and officials in all appro- SITE.— firmed in July 2003 that it had successfully priate international fora; (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than November conducted the final test of the Shahab-3 mis- (2) representatives of the Government of 30, 2006, the Secretary of the Army shall sub- sile, giving Iran an operational inter- Iran should be denied access to all United mit to the congressional defense committees mediate-range ballistic missile capable of States Government buildings; a report containing an analysis of any poten- striking both Israel and United States troops (3) efforts to bring a halt to the nuclear tial expansion of the military training range throughout the Middle East and Afghani- weapons program of Iran, including steps to at the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site at Fort stan. end the supply of nuclear components or fuel Carson, Colorado. SEC. 1272. DECLARATION OF CONGRESS REGARD- to Iran, should be intensified, with par- (2) CONTENT.—The report required under ING UNITED STATES POLICY TO- ticular attention focused on the cooperation paragraph (1) shall include the following in- WARD IRAN. regarding such program— formation: Congress declares that it should be the pol- (A) between the Government of Iran and (A) A description of the Army’s current icy of the United States— the Government of the Russian Federation; and projected military requirements for (1) to support efforts by the people of Iran and training at the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. to exercise self-determination over the form (B) between the Government of Iran and (B) An analysis of the reasons for any of government of their country; and individuals from China, Malaysia, and Paki- changes in those requirements, including the (2) to actively support a national ref- stan, including the network of Dr. Abdul extent to which they are a result of the in- erendum in Iran with oversight by inter- Qadeer (A. Q.) Khan; and crease of military personnel due to the 2005 national observers and monitors to certify (4) officials and representatives of the round of defense base closure and realign- the integrity and fairness of the referendum. United States should— ment, the conversion of Army brigades to a SEC. 1273. ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY IN IRAN. (A) strongly and unequivocally support in- modular format, or the Integrated Global digenous efforts in Iran calling for free, Presence and Basing Strategy. (a) AUTHORIZATION.—The President is au- thorized, notwithstanding any other provi- transparent, and democratic elections; and (C) A proposed plan for addressing those re- sion of law, to provide financial and political (B) draw international attention to viola- quirements, including a description of any assistance (including the award of grants) to tions by the Government of Iran of human proposed expansion of the existing training foreign and domestic individuals, organiza- rights, freedom of religion, freedom of as- range by acquiring privately held land sur- tions, and entities that support democracy sembly, and freedom of the press. rounding the site and an analysis of alter- and the promotion of democracy in Iran. (g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— native approaches that do not require expan- Such assistance may include the award of (1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be sion of the training range. grants to eligible independent pro-democ- appropriated to the Department of State (D) If an expansion of the training range is racy radio and television broadcasting orga- $100,000,000 to carry out activities under this recommended pursuant to subparagraph (C), nizations that broadcast into Iran. section. the following information: (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ELIGIBILITY FOR (2) OFFSET.—The amount authorized to be (i) An assessment of the economic impact ASSISTANCE.—It is the sense of Congress that appropriated by section 1405(1) for the Army on local communities of such acquisition.

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Mr. MARTINEZ (for himself impact of expanding the Pinon Canyon Ma- pate in or support United States, coalition, and Mr. NELSON of Florida) submitted neuver Site. or international military or stability oper- an amendment intended to be proposed (iii) An estimate of the costs associated ations. by him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize with the potential expansion, including land (b) TYPES OF PARTNERSHIP SECURITY CA- acquisition, range improvements, installa- PACITY BUILDING.—The partnership security appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for tion of utilities, environmental restoration, capacity building authorized under sub- military activities of the Department and other environmental activities in con- section (a) may include the provision of of Defense, for military construction, nection with the acquisition. equipment, supplies, services, training, and and for defense activities of the De- (iv) An assessment of options for compen- funding. partment of Energy, to prescribe per- sating local communities for the loss of (c) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.— sonnel strengths for such fiscal year property tax revenue as a result of the ex- (1) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—The Secretary of for the Armed Forces, and for other pansion of Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. Defense may support partnership security purposes; as follows: (v) An assessment of whether the acquisi- capacity building as authorized under sub- tion of additional land at the Pinon Canyon section (a) by transferring funds available to At the end of subtitle B of title I, add the Maneuver Site can be carried out by the Sec- the Department of Defense to a partnership following: retary solely through transactions, including security building account of the Department SEC. 114. REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE land exchanges and the lease or purchase of of State for use as provided under paragraph ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. easements, with willing sellers of the pri- (2). Any funds so transferred shall remain In allocating amounts authorized to be ap- vately held land. available until expended. propriated by section 101(5) for other pro- curement for the Army for the procurement (c) REPORT ON EXPANSION OF ARMY TRAIN- (2) USE OF FUNDS.—The funds transferred to of replacement equipment for the National ING RANGES.— the partnership security building account Guard, the Secretary of Defense shall afford (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than February 1, under paragraph (1) shall, subject to the ap- 2007, the Secretary of the Army shall submit proval of the Secretary of State, be made a priority in the allocation of such funds to to the congressional defense committees a available for use by the Secretary of Defense the States likely to experience a hurricane report containing an assessment of the train- to carry out activities to build partnership during the 2007 hurricane season. ing ranges operated by the Army to support security capacity. The amount of funds made SA 4238. Mr. INHOFE submitted an major Army units. available for such purpose may not exceed amendment intended to be proposed by (2) CONTENT.—The report required under $400,000,000 in any fiscal year. paragraph (1) shall include the following in- (d) APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION REQUIRE- him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- formation: MENTS.—Not later than 10 days before ap- propriations for fiscal year 2007 for (A) The size, description, and mission es- proving the use by the Secretary of Defense military activities of the Department sential training tasks supported by each of funds to carry out activities to build part- of Defense, for military construction, such Army training range during fiscal year nership security capacity under subsection and for defense activities of the De- 2003. (c)(2), the Secretary of State shall submit to partment of Energy, to prescribe per- (B) A description of the projected changes the Committee on Foreign Relations and the sonnel strengths for such fiscal year in training range requirements, including Committee on Appropriations of the Senate the size, characteristics, and attributes for and the Committee on International Rela- for the Armed Forces, and for other mission essential training of each range and tions and the Committee on Appropriations purposes; which was ordered to lie on the extent to which any changes in require- of the House of Representatives a notifica- the table; as follows: ments are a result of the 2005 round of de- tion of the countries chosen to be recipients At the end of subtitle A of title XII, add fense base closure and realignment, the con- and the specific type of assistance that will the following: version of Army brigades to a modular for- be provided, including the specific entity SEC. 1209. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATIONS ON mat, or the Integrated Global Presence and within the recipient country that will be ASSISTANCE UNDER THE AMERICAN Basing Strategy. provided the assistance and the type and du- SERVICEMEMBERS’ PROTECTION (C) The projected deficit or surplus of ration of such assistance. ACT OF 2002. Section 2013(13)(A) of the American training land at each such range, and a de- (e) APPLICABLE LAW.—The authorities and scription of the Army’s plan to address that limitations in the Foreign Assistance Act of Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 projected deficit or surplus of land as well as 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) and the Foreign (title II of Public Law 107–206; 116 Stat. 909; the upgrade of range attributes at each ex- Operations, Export Financing, and Related 22 U.S.C. 7432(13)(A)) is amended by striking isting training range. Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (Public ‘‘or 5’’. (D) A description of the Army’s prior- Law 109–102) shall be applicable to assistance SA 4239. Mr. INHOFE submitted an itization process and investment strategy to provided and funds transferred under the au- address the potential expansion or upgrade thority of this section. amendment intended to be proposed by of training ranges. (f) EXPIRATION.—The authority in this sec- him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- (E) An analysis of alternatives to the ex- tion shall expire on September 30, 2008. propriations for fiscal year 2007 for pansion of Army ranges to include an assess- (g) REPEAL OF SUPERSEDED AUTHORITY AND military activities of the Department ment of the joint use of ranges operated by MODIFICATION OF EXISTING REPORTING RE- of Defense, for military construction, other services. QUIREMENT.—Section 1206 of the National De- and for defense activities of the De- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 SA 4236. Mr. LUGAR submitted an partment of Energy, to prescribe per- (Public Law 109–163; 119 Stat. 3456) is amend- sonnel strengths for such fiscal year amendment intended to be proposed by ed— him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- (1) in the heading, by striking ‘‘authority to for the Armed Forces, and for other propriations for fiscal year 2007 for build’’ and inserting ‘‘report on’’; purposes; which was ordered to lie on military activities of the Department (2) by striking subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), the table; as follows: of Defense, for military construction, (e), and (g); and At the end, add the following: and for defense activities of the De- (3) in subsection (f)— RESOLUTION (A) by striking ‘‘(f) REPORT.—’’; Whereas the name ‘‘United Nations’’ was partment of Energy, to prescribe per- (B) by striking ‘‘the congressional commit- sonnel strengths for such fiscal year first coined by United States President tees specified in subsection (e)(3)’’ and in- Franklin D. Roosevelt, and used in the ‘‘Dec- for the Armed Forces, and for other serting ‘‘the congressional defense commit- laration by United Nations’’ of January 1, purposes; which was ordered to lie on tees and the Committee on Foreign Rela- 1942; the table; as follows: tions of the Senate and the Committee on Whereas, the United Nations is located in Beginning on page 453, strike line 1 though International Relations of the House of Rep- the prestigious Turtle Bay neighborhood of page 461, line 7, and insert the following: resentatives’’; Manhattan overlooking the East River, on SEC. 1206. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES RE- (C) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘, includ- spacious grounds donated by John D. Rocke- LATING TO THE BUILDING OF THE ing strengths and weaknesses for the pur- feller, Jr.; CAPACITY OF FOREIGN MILITARY poses described in subsection (a)’’; Whereas, the United States has shared a FORCES. (D) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘, includ- unique relationship with the United Nations (a) AUTHORITY.—The President may direct ing for the purposes described in subsection since its founding as being its home state the Secretary of State to work with the Sec- (a)’’; and and largest financial contributor; retary of Defense to provide assistance to (E) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘, includ- Whereas, the United States finances 22 per- help build the capacity of partner nations’ ing for the purposes described in subsection cent of the United Nations’ budget and gives military forces to disrupt or destroy ter- (a)’’. even more in voluntary contributions;

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Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, and signatory of the Incidents at Sea Execu- (1) that ‘‘the prevailing practice of seeking Mr. FRIST, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. KENNEDY, tive Agreement with the Soviet Union, to use the U.N. almost by stealth as a diplo- Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. BYRD, Mr. SESSIONS, which was signed in 1972 and remains in ef- matic tool while failing to stand up for it Mr. LIEBERMAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. REED, fect today. It has served as the model for against its domestic critics is simply not Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. TALENT, similar agreements between states covering sustainable; you will lose the U.N. one way Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. CHAMBLISS, the operation of naval ships and aircraft in or another’’; international sea lanes throughout the Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. GRAHAM, (2) that ‘‘To acknowledge an America reli- world. ant on international institutions is not per- Mr. DAYTON, Mrs. DOLE, Mr. BAYH, Mr. (7) Senator Warner left the Department of ceived to be good politics at home’’; and CORNYN, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. THUNE, Mr. the Navy in 1974. His next public service was (3) that ‘‘Exacerbating matters is the wide- ALLARD, and Mr. ALLEN) proposed an as Director of the American Revolution Bi- ly held perception, even among many U.S. amendment to the bill S. 2766, to au- centennial Commission. In this capacity, he allies, that the U.S. tends to hold on to thorize appropriations for fiscal year coordinated the celebration of the Nation’s maximalist positions when it could be find- 2007 for military activities of the De- founding, directing the Federal role in all 50 ing middle ground’’; partment of Defense, for military con- States and in over 20 foreign nations. Whereas, the thrust of this speech was sup- (8) Senator Warner has served as chairman ported by Kofi Annan, Secretary General of struction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe of the Committee on Armed Services of the the United Nations; United States Senate from 1999 to 2001, and Whereas, such illegitimate accusations are personnel strengths for such fiscal year again since January 2003. He served as rank- both false and unconstructive for a diplo- for the Armed Forces, and for other ing minority member of the committee from matic environment; purposes; as follows: 1987 to 1993, and again from 2001 to 2003. Sen- Whereas the genesis of any negative press On page 2, strike lines 1 through 3, and in- ator Warner concludes his service as chair- regarding the United Nations is not the sert the following: man at the end of the 109th Congress, but United States itself, but is openly publicized SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. will remain a member of the committee. here due to the well protected freedom of (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as (9) This Act is the twenty-eighth annual speech and press; the ‘‘John Warner National Defense Author- authorization act for the Department of De- Whereas the United States seeks manage- ization Act for Fiscal Year 2007’’. fense for which Senator Warner has taken a ment reform within the United Nations to (b) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- major responsibility as a member of the strengthen the institution in order to pro- lowing findings: Committee on Armed Services of the United vide for the mission of the United Nations, (1) Senator John Warner of Virginia was States Senate, and the fourteenth for which better international peacekeeping and dis- elected a member of the United States Sen- he has exercised a leadership role as chair- aster relief: Now, therefore, be it ate on November 7, 1978, for a full term be- man or ranking minority member of the Resolved, That the United States Senate ginning on January 3, 1979. He was subse- committee. does hereby declare that the bleating accusa- quently appointed by the Governor of Vir- (10) Senator Warner, as seaman, Marine of- tions made by Mark Malloch Brown and sup- ginia to fill a vacancy on January 2, 1979, and ficer, Under Secretary and Secretary of the ported by Kofi Annan are not constructive has served continuously since that date. He Navy, and member, ranking minority mem- for a better United Nations, and that com- was appointed a member of the Committee ber, and chairman of the Committee on prehensive reform should be enacted to the on Armed Services in January 1979, and has Armed Services, has made unique and lasting organization. served continuously on the Committee since contributions to the national security of the SA 4240. Mr. INHOFE submitted an that date, a period of nearly 28 years. Sen- United States. ator Warner’s service on the Committee rep- (11) It is altogether fitting and proper that amendment intended to be proposed by resents nearly half of its existence since it his Act, the last annual authorization Act him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- was established after World War II. for the national defense that Senator Warner propriations for fiscal year 2007 for (2) Senator Warner came to the Senate and manages in and for the United States Senate military activities of the Department the Committee on Armed Services after a as chairman of the Committee on Armed of Defense, for military construction, distinguished record of service to the Nation, Services, be named in his honor, as provided and for defense activities of the De- including combat service in the Armed in subsection (a). partment of Energy, to prescribe per- Forces and high civilian office. sonnel strengths for such fiscal year (3) Senator Warner enlisted in the United SA 4242. Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, States Navy upon graduation from high Mr. WARNER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. GRAHAM, for the Armed Forces, and for other school in 1945, and served until the summer Mr. BYRD, Mr. GREGG, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. purposes; which was ordered to lie on of 1946, when he was discharged as a Petty the table; as follows: Officer 3rd Class. He then attended Wash- CHAMBLISS, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COBURN, At the appropriate place, add the following: ington and Lee University on the G.I. Bill. Mr. CONRAD, Mr. REID, Mr. STEVENS, SECTION———. UNITED NATIONS FUNDING He graduated in 1949 and entered the Univer- Ms. SNOWE, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. LIEBER- STUDY. sity of Virginia Law School. MAN, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. The Office of Management and Budget (4) Upon the outbreak of the Korean War in AKAKA, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. DOOD, and shall submit to Congress within 90 days of 1950, Senator Warner volunteered for active Mr. BURNS) proposed an amendment to enactment and on an annual basis thereafter duty, interrupting his education to accept a the bill S. 2766, to authorize appropria- a report listing all contributions for the pre- commission in the United States Marine tions for fiscal year 2007 for military vious fiscal year from the U.S. federal gov- Corps. He served in combat in Korea as a ernment and all other sources to the United ground officer in the First Marine Air Wing. activities of the Department of De- Nations and United Nations affiliated funds, Following his active service, he remained in fense, for military construction, and organizations, programs, and other related the Marine Corps Reserve for several years, for defense activities of the Depart- bodies, including but not limited to employ- attaining the rank of captain. ment of Energy, to prescribe personnel ment of U.S. government and military per- (5) Senator Warner resumed his legal edu- strengths for such fiscal year for the sonnel in support of the United Nations and cation upon returning from the Korean War Armed Forces, and for other purposes; United Nations affiliated funds, organiza- and graduated from the University of Vir- as follows: tions, programs, and other related bodies or ginia Law School in 1953. He was selected by their operations, voluntary contributions, the late Chief Judge E. Barrett Prettyman of At the end of subtitle I of title X, insert in-kind contributions, and any additional the United States Court of Appeals for the the following: costs incurred through intelligence gath- District of Columbia Circuit as his law clerk. SEC. l. BUDGETING FOR ONGOING MILITARY OP- ering and sharing, logistical support and After his service to Judge Prettyman, Sen- ERATIONS. transportation, and assessed contributions. ator Warner became an Assistant United The President’s budget submitted pursuant The report shall provide the amount contrib- States Attorney in the District of Columbia, to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States uted, the nature of the contribution, the de- and later entered private law practice. Code, for each fiscal year after fiscal year partment of the U.S. government or other (6) In 1969, the Senate gave its advice and 2007 shall include— entity responsible for the contribution, the consent to the appointment of Senator War- (1) a request for funds for such fiscal year purpose of the contribution, and the United ner as Under Secretary of the Navy. He for ongoing military operations in Afghani- Nations fund, organization, program, or served in this position until 1972, when he stan and Iraq;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 (2) an estimate of all funds expected to be ter of excellence focusing on the medical and for defense activities of the De- required in that fiscal year for such oper- needs arising from mandatory military vac- partment of Energy, to prescribe per- ations; and cinations. sonnel strengths for such fiscal year (3) a detailed justification of the funds re- (2) ELEMENTS.—The joint military medical for the Armed Forces, and for other quested. center of excellence under paragraph (1) shall consist of the following: purposes; which was ordered to lie on SA 4243. Mr. BIDEN submitted an (A) The Vaccine Healthcare Centers of the the table; as follows: amendment intended to be proposed by Department of Defense, which shall be the At the end of subtitle B of title III, add the him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- principal elements of the center. following: propriations for fiscal year 2007 for (B) Any other elements that the Secretary SEC. ll. EXPANSION OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFI- considers appropriate. military activities of the Department CERS’ TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM. (3) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.—In acting as (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretaries of the of Defense, for military construction, the principal elements of the joint military military departments shall take appropriate and for defense activities of the De- medical center under paragraph (1), the Vac- actions to increase the number of secondary partment of Energy, to prescribe per- cine Healthcare Centers referred to in para- educational institutions at which a unit of sonnel strengths for such fiscal year graph (2)(A) may carry out the following: the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for the Armed Forces, and for other (A) Medical assistance and care to individ- is organized under chapter 102 of title 10, purposes; which was ordered to lie on uals receiving mandatory military vaccines United States Code. the table; as follows: and their dependents, including long-term (b) EXPANSION TARGETS.—In increasing case management for adverse events where under subsection (a) the number of sec- At the end of subtitle A of title VII, add necessary. ondary educational institutions at which a the following: (B) Evaluations to identify and treat po- unit of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training SEC. 707. ENHANCEMENT OF COLORECTAL CAN- tential and actual health effects from vac- Corps is organized, the Secretaries of the CER SCREENING FOR TRICARE cines before and after their use in the field. military departments shall seek to organize BENEFICIARIES OVER AGE 50. (C) The development and sustainment of a units at an additional number of institutions (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section long-term vaccine safety and efficacy reg- as follows: 1074d of title 10, United States Code, is istry. (1) In the case of Army units, 15 institu- amended by adding at the end the following (D) Support for an expert clinical advisory tions. new paragraph: board for case reviews related to disability ‘‘(3) Members and former members of the (2) In the case of Navy units, 10 institu- assessment questions. uniformed services described in paragraph (1) tions. (E) Long-term and short-term studies to or (2) who are 50 years of age or older shall (3) In the case of Marine Corps units, 15 in- identify unanticipated benefits and adverse also be entitled to the colorectal cancer stitutions. events from vaccines. screening tests described in section (4) In the case of Air Force units, 10 insti- (F) Educational outreach for immunization 1861(pp)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 tutions. providers and those required to receive im- (c) FUNDING.— U.S.C. 1935x(pp)(1)) with such frequency as munizations. (1) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR OPERATION AND tests for which payment would be authorized (G) The development, dissemination, and MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE.—The amount under section 1834(d) of that Act (42 U.S.C. validation of educational materials for De- authorized to be appropriated by section 1935m(d)) without regard to whether such partment of Defense healthcare workers re- 301(5) for operation and maintenance, De- members or former members are at high risk lating to vaccine safety, efficacy, and ac- fense-wide, is hereby increased by $7,000,000. for colorectal cancer (as described in section ceptability. (2) AVAILABILITY.—Of the amount author- 1861(pp)(2) of that Act) or have otherwise pre- (c) LIMITATION ON RESTRUCTURING OF VAC- ized to be appropriated by section 301(5) for viously exhibited any symptom of or associ- CINE HEALTHCARE CENTERS.— operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, as ated with colorectal cancer.’’. (1) LIMITATION.—The Secretary of Defense increased by paragraph (1), $7,000,000 may be (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection may not downsize or otherwise restructure available for activities under this section. (b)(8) of such section is amended by striking the Vaccine Healthcare Centers of the De- ‘‘subsection (a)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘para- partment of Defense until the Secretary sub- SA 4246. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an graphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a)’’. mits to Congress a report setting forth a amendment intended to be proposed by plan for meeting the immunization needs of SA 4244. Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- the Armed Forces during the 10-year period propriations for fiscal year 2007 for BINGAMAN, and Mr. CARPER) submitted beginning on the date of the submittal of the an amendment intended to be proposed report. military activities of the Department by him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize (2) REPORT ELEMENTS.—The report sub- of Defense, for military construction, appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for mitted under paragraph (1) shall include the and for defense activities of the De- military activities of the Department following: partment of Energy, to prescribe per- of Defense, for military construction, (A) An assessment of the potential biologi- sonnel strengths for such fiscal year and for defense activities of the De- cal threats to members of the Armed Forces for the Armed Forces, and for other that are addressable by vaccine. partment of Energy, to prescribe per- purposes; which was ordered to lie on (B) An assessment of the distance and time the table; as follows: sonnel strengths for such fiscal year required to travel to a Vaccine Healthcare for the Armed Forces, and for other Center by members of the Armed Forces who At the end of subtitle E of title X, add the purposes; which was ordered to lie on have severe reactions to a mandatory mili- following: the table; as follows: tary vaccine. SEC. 1044. TEMPORARY NATIONAL GUARD SUP- (C) An identification of the most effective PORT FOR SECURING THE SOUTH- At the end of subtitle B of title VII, add ERN LAND BORDER OF THE UNITED the following: mechanisms for ensuring the provision serv- STATES. ices by the Vaccine Healthcare Centers to SEC. 730. MILITARY VACCINATION MATTERS. (a) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.—(1) both military medical professionals and (a) ADDITIONAL ELEMENT FOR COMPTROLLER With the approval of the Secretary of De- members of the Armed Forces. GENERAL STUDY AND REPORT ON VACCINE fense, the Governor of a State may order any (D) An assessment of current military and HEALTHCARE CENTERS.—Section 736(b) of the units or personnel of the National Guard of National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- civilian expertise with respect to mass adult such State to annual training duty under cal Year 2006 (Public Law 109–163; 119 Stat. immunization programs, including case man- section 502(a) of title 32, United States Code, 3356) is amended by adding at the end the fol- agement under such programs for rare ad- to carry out in any State along the Southern lowing new paragraph: verse reactions to immunizations. land border of the United States the activi- ‘‘(10) The feasibility and advisability of (E) An organizational structure for each ties authorized in subsection (b) for the pur- transferring direct responsibility for the military department to ensure support of the pose of securing such border. Such duty shall Centers from the Army Medical Command to Vaccine Healthcare Centers in the provision not exceed 21 days in any year. the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel of services to members of the Armed Forces. (2) With the approval of the Secretary of Defense, the Governor of a State may order and Readiness and the Assistant Secretary of SA 4245. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an Defense for Force Protection and Readi- any units or personnel of the National Guard ness.’’. amendment intended to be proposed by of such State to perform duty under section (b) RESPONSE TO MEDICAL NEEDS ARISING him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- 502(f) of title 32, United States Code, to pro- FROM MANDATORY MILITARY VACCINATIONS.— propriations for fiscal year 2007 for vide command, control, and continuity of (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense military activities of the Department support for units and personnel performing shall maintain a joint military medical cen- of Defense, for military construction, annual training duty under paragraph (1).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11181 (b) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.—The activities SEC. 1066. REPORT ON TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEU- amendment intended to be proposed by authorized by this subsection are the fol- TRALIZING OR DEFEATING THREATS him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- TO MILITARY ROTARY WING AIR- lowing: propriations for fiscal year 2007 for (1) Ground surveillance activities. CRAFT FROM PORTABLE AIR DE- FENSE SYSTEMS AND ROCKET PRO- military activities of the Department (2) Airborne surveillance activities. PELLED GRENADES. (3) Logistical support. of Defense, for military construction, (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days and for defense activities of the De- (4) Provision of translation services and after the date of the enactment of this Act, training. the Secretary of Defense shall submit to partment of Energy, to prescribe per- (5) Provision of administrative support Congress a report on technologies for neu- sonnel strengths for such fiscal year services. tralizing or defeating threats to military ro- for the Armed Forces, and for other (6) Provision of technical training services. tary wing aircraft posed by portable air de- purposes; which was ordered to lie on (7) Provision of emergency medical assist- fense systems and rocket propelled grenades the table; as follows: ance and services. that are being researched, developed, em- At the end of subtitle B of title II, add the (8) Provision of communications services. ployed, or considered by the United States following: (9) Rescue of aliens in peril. Government or the North Atlantic Treaty SEC. 215. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (10) Construction of roadways, patrol Organization. ON WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, roads, fences, barriers, and other facilities to (b) CONTENT.—The report required under NEW MEXICO. secure the southern land border of the subsection (a) shall include— (a) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR RESEARCH, DE- United States. (1) an assessment of the expected value and VELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, ARMY.— (11) Ground and air transportation. utility of the technologies, particularly with The amount authorized to be appropriated (c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—Units and respect to— by section 201(1) for research, development, personnel of the National Guard of a State (A) the saving of lives; test, and evaluation for the Army is hereby may perform activities in another State (B) the ability to reduce the vulnerability increased by $5,000,000. under subsection (a) only pursuant to the of aircraft; and (b) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNT.— terms of an emergency management assist- (C) the enhancement of the ability of air- (1) IN GENERAL.—Of the amount authorized ance compact or other cooperative arrange- craft and their crews to accomplish assigned to be appropriated by section 201(1) for re- ment entered into between the Governors of missions; search, development, test, and evaluation for such States for purposes of this section, and (2) an assessment of the potential costs of the Army, as increased by subsection (a), only with the approval of the Secretary of developing and deploying such technologies; $5,000,000 may be available for the develop- Defense. (3) a description of efforts undertaken to ment of a range-wide environmental impact (d) COORDINATION OF ASSISTANCE.—The Sec- develop such technologies, including— statement with respect to White Sands Mis- retary of Homeland Security shall, in con- (A) non-lethal counter measures; sile Range, New Mexico. sultation with the Secretary of Defense and (B) lasers and other systems designed to the Governors of the States concerned, co- (2) CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER AMOUNTS.— dazzle, impede, or obscure threatening weap- ordinate the performance of activities under The amount available under paragraph (1) on or their users; this section by units and personnel of the for the purpose set forth in that paragraph is (C) direct fire response systems; National Guard. in addition to any amounts available under (e) ANNUAL TRAINING.—Annual training (D) directed energy weapons; and this Act for that purpose. duty performed by members of the National (E) passive and active systems; and (c) OFFSET.—The amount authorized to be Guard under this section shall be appropriate (4) a description of any impediments to the appropriated by section 301(1) for operation for the units and individual members con- development of such technologies, such as and maintenance for Army is hereby reduced cerned, taking into account the types of legal restrictions under the law of war, trea- by $5,000,000. units and military occupational specialties ty restrictions under the Protocol on Blind- of individual members performing such duty. ing Lasers, and political obstacles such as SA 4250. Mr. DOMENICI submitted an (f) PROHIBITION ON DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN the reluctance of other allied countries to amendment intended to be proposed by LAW ENFORCEMENT.—Activities carried out pursue such technologies. him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- under this section shall not include the di- propriations for fiscal year 2007 for rect participation of a member of the Na- SA 4248. Ms. MURKOWSKI submitted military activities of the Department tional Guard in a search, seizure, arrest, or an amendment intended to be proposed of Defense, for military construction, similar activity. by her to the bill S. 2766, to authorize and for defense activities of the De- (g) DURATION OF AUTHORITY.—The author- appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for ity of this section shall expire on January 1, partment of Energy, to prescribe per- military activities of the Department sonnel strengths for such fiscal year 2009. of Defense, for military construction, (h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: for the Armed Forces, and for other (1) The term ‘‘Governor of a State’’ means, and for defense activities of the De- purposes; which was ordered to lie on in the case of the District of Columbia, the partment of Energy, to prescribe per- the table; as follows: sonnel strengths for such fiscal year Commanding General of the National Guard At the end of subtitle B of title II, add the of the District of Columbia. for the Armed Forces, and for other following: (2) The term ‘‘State’’ means each of the purposes; which was ordered to lie on SEC. 215. WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES. several States and the District of Columbia, the table; as follows: (a) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR RESEARCH, DE- the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, At the appropriate place, insert the fol- VELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, NAVY.— and the Virgin Islands. lowing: The amount authorized to be appropriated (3) The term ‘‘State along the southern SEC. lll. DEFINITION OF MEMBER OF THE SPE- by section 201(2) for research, development, land border of the United States’’ means CIAL EXPOSURE COHORT. test, and evaluation for the Navy is hereby each of the following: Section 3621(14) of the Energy Employees increased by $4,000,000. (A) The State of Arizona. Occupational Illness Compensation Program (b) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNT.— (B) The State of California. Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 7384l(14)) is amended by (1) IN GENERAL.—Of the amount authorized (C) The State of New Mexico. adding at the end the following: to be appropriated by section 201(2) for re- (D) The State of Texas. ‘‘(D) The employee— search, development, test, and evaluation for ‘‘(i) was so employed by the Department of Mr. ENSIGN submitted an the Navy, as increased by subsection (a), SA 4247. Energy, or a contractor or subcontractor of $4,000,000 may be available for research and amendment intended to be proposed by that Department, before 1986 on— development on water treatment tech- him to the bill S. 2766, to authorize ap- ‘‘(I) Enewetak Atoll; nologies that will reduce the cost of pro- propriations for fiscal year 2007 for ‘‘(II) Bikini Atoll; ducing safe drinking water through desalin- military activities of the Department ‘‘(III) Rongelap Atoll; or ization, contaminant removal, water reuse, of Defense, for military construction, ‘‘(IV) Utrik Atoll; and other mechanisms. and for defense activities of the De- ‘‘(ii) was exposed to ionizing radiation in (2) CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER AMOUNTS.— partment of Energy, to prescribe per- the performance of a duty of the employee; The amount available under paragraph (1) sonnel strengths for such fiscal year and for the purpose set forth in that paragraph is ‘‘(iii) during the time the employee was so for the Armed Forces, and for other in addition to any amounts available under employed, was a citizen of the Trust Terri- this Act for that purpose. purposes; which was ordered to lie on tory of the Pacific Islands.’’. (c) OFFSET.—The amount authorized to be the table; as follows: appropriated by section 301(2) for operation At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the SA 4249. Mr. DOMENICI (for himself and maintenance for Navy is hereby reduced following: and Mr. BINGAMAN) submitted an by $4,000,000.

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App) is amended by 1114; propriations for fiscal year 2007 for striking ‘‘2005’’ each place that term appears ‘‘(B) a Federal judge or Federal law en- and inserting ‘‘2009’’. forcement officer as those terms are defined military activities of the Department (d) PROTECTIONS AGAINST MALICIOUS RE- in section 1521; or of Defense, for military construction, CORDING OF FICTITIOUS LIENS AGAINST FED- ‘‘(C) a grand or petit juror, witness, or and for defense activities of the De- ERAL JUDGES AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCE- other officer in or of, any court of the United partment of Energy, to prescribe per- MENT OFFICERS.— States, or an officer who may be serving at sonnel strengths for such fiscal year (1) OFFENSE.—Chapter 73 of title 18, United any examination or other proceeding before for the Armed Forces, and for other States Code, is amended by adding at the end any United States magistrate judge or other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the following: committing magistrate; and the table; as follows: ‘‘SEC. 1521. RETALIATING AGAINST A FEDERAL ‘‘(3) the term ‘immediate family’ has the JUDGE OR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCE- same meaning given that term in section On page 573, after line 20, add the fol- MENT OFFICER BY FALSE CLAIM OR 115(c)(2).’’. lowing: SLANDER OF TITLE. (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The chapter SEC. 3121. DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMIS- ‘‘(a) Whoever files or attempts to file, in analysis for chapter 7 of title 18, United SIONING OF PROCESS-CONTAMI- any public record or in any private record NATED FACILITIES. States Code, is amended by adding at the end which is generally available to the public, the following: (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy any false lien or encumbrance against the is authorized to undertake immediate de- ‘‘Sec. 117. Domestic assault by an habitual real or personal property of a Federal judge commissioning and decontamination of proc- offender. or a Federal law enforcement official, on ac- ess-contaminated facilities located at Na- ‘‘Sec. 118. Protection of individuals per- count of the performance of official duties by tional Nuclear Security Administration fa- forming certain official du- that Federal judge or Federal law enforce- cilities. The Secretary shall allocate not less ties.’’. ment official, knowing or having reason to than $75,000,000 for such activities out of the (f) PROHIBITION OF POSSESSION OF DAN- know that such lien or encumbrance is false amount made available under section 3102 for GEROUS WEAPONS IN FEDERAL COURT FACILI- or contains any materially false, fictitious, fiscal year 2007 for defense environmental TIES.—Section 930(e)(1) of title 18, United or fraudulent statement or representation, cleanup activities. States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘or shall be fined under this title or imprisoned (b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after other dangerous weapon’’ after ‘‘firearm’’. for not more than 10 years, or both. the date of the enactment of this Act, the (g) CLARIFICATION OF VENUE FOR RETALIA- ‘‘(b) As used in this section— Secretary of Energy shall submit to Con- TION AGAINST A WITNESS.—Section 1513 of ‘‘(1) the term ‘Federal judge’ means a jus- gress a report identifying all excess process- title 18, United States Code, is amended by tice or judge of the United States as defined contaminated National Nuclear Security Ad- adding at the end the following: ministration facilities and a plan, including in section 451 of title 28, United States Code, ‘‘(g) A prosecution under this section may a strategy and budgetary requirements, for a judge of the United States Court of Federal be brought in the district in which the offi- decontaminating such facilities. Claims, a United States bankruptcy judge, a cial proceeding (whether or not pending, United States magistrate judge, and a judge about to be instituted or completed) was in- SA 4252. Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the tended to be affected, or in which the con- LEAHY, Mr. SPECTER, and Mr. DURBIN) Armed Forces, United States Court of Ap- duct constituting the alleged offense oc- submitted an amendment intended to peals for Veterans Claims, United States Tax curred.’’. be proposed by him to the bill S. 2766, Court, District Court of Guam, District (h) WITNESS PROTECTION GRANT PRO- Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or GRAM.—Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control to authorize appropriations for fiscal District Court of the Virgin Islands; and year 2007 for military activities of the and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et ‘‘(2) the term ‘Federal law enforcement of- seq.) is amended by adding at the end the fol- Department of Defense, for military ficer’ has the meaning given that term in lowing new part: construction, and for defense activities section 115 of this title and includes an at- ‘‘PART JJ—WITNESS PROTECTION torney who is an officer or employee of the of the Department of Energy, to pre- GRANTS scribe personnel strengths for such fis- United States in the executive branch of the ‘‘SEC. 3001. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. cal year for the Armed Forces, and for Government.’’. (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The chapter ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made other purposes; which was ordered to available to carry out this part, the Attor- lie on the table; as follows: analysis for chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end ney General may make grants to States, At the end of title X of division A, insert the following new item: units of local government, and Indian tribes the following: to create and expand witness protection pro- ‘‘1521. Retaliating against a Federal judge SEC. 1084. COURT SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS. grams in order to prevent threats, intimida- or Federal law enforcement of- (a) JUDICIAL BRANCH SECURITY REQUIRE- tion, and retaliation against victims of, and ficer by false claim or slander MENTS.— witnesses to, crimes. of title.’’. (1) ENSURING CONSULTATION AND COORDINA- ‘‘(b) USES OF FUNDS.—Grants awarded TION WITH THE JUDICIARY.—Section 566 of title (e) PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING under this part shall be— 28, United States Code, is amended by adding CERTAIN OFFICIAL DUTIES.— ‘‘(1) distributed directly to the State, unit at the end the following: (1) OFFENSE.—Chapter 7 of title 18, United of local government, or Indian tribe; and ‘‘(i) The Director of the United States Mar- States Code, is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(2) used for the creation and expansion of shals Service shall consult and coordinate the following: witness protection programs in the jurisdic- with the Judicial Conference of the United ‘‘SEC. 118. PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS PER- tion of the grantee. States on a continuing basis regarding the FORMING CERTAIN OFFICIAL DU- ‘‘(c) PREFERENTIAL CONSIDERATION.—In security requirements for the judicial branch TIES. awarding grants under this part, the Attor- of the United States Government.’’. ‘‘(a) Whoever knowingly makes restricted ney General may give preferential consider- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 331 personal information about a covered offi- ation, if feasible, to an application from a ju- of title 28, United States Code, is amended by cial, or a member of the immediate family of risdiction that— adding at the end the following: that covered official, publicly available, with ‘‘(1) has the greatest need for witness and ‘‘The Judicial Conference shall consult and the intent that such restricted personal in- victim protection programs; coordinate with the Director of United formation be used to kill, kidnap, or inflict ‘‘(2) has a serious violent crime problem in States Marshals Service on a continuing bodily harm upon, or to threaten to kill, kid- the jurisdiction; and basis regarding the security requirements for nap, or inflict bodily harm upon, that cov- ‘‘(3) has had, or is likely to have, instances the judicial branch of the United States Gov- ered official, or a member of the immediate of threats, intimidation, and retaliation ernment.’’. family of that covered official, shall be fined against victims of, and witnesses to, crimes. (b) PROTECTION OF FAMILY MEMBERS.—Sec- under this title and imprisoned not more ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— tion 105(b)(3) of the Ethics in Government than 5 years, or both. There are authorized to be appropriated to Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— ‘‘(b) As used in this section— carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of (1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘or a ‘‘(1) the term ‘restricted personal informa- fiscal years 2006 through 2010.’’. family member of that individual’’ after tion’ means, with respect to an individual, (i) GRANTS TO STATES TO PROTECT WIT- ‘‘that individual’’; and the Social Security number, the home ad- NESSES AND VICTIMS OF CRIMES.— (2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting ‘‘or dress, home phone number, mobile phone (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 31702 of the Vio- a family member of that individual’’ after number, personal email, or home fax number lent Crime Control and Law Enforcement ‘‘the report’’. of, and identifiable to, that individual; Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13862) is amended—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11183 (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ‘‘(c) For purposes of construing and apply- Commission; Mr. Robert M. Couch, of the end; ing chapter 87 of title 5, United States Code, Alabama, to be President of the Gov- (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period including any adjustment of insurance rates ernment National Mortgage Associa- and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and by regulation or otherwise, a judge ap- tion; Mr. Donald L. Kohn, of Virginia, (C) by adding at the end the following: pointed under this section who is in regular ‘‘(5) to create and expand witness and vic- active service or who is retired under section to be vice chairman of the Board of tim protection programs to prevent threats, 373 of title 28, United States Code, shall be Governors of the Federal Reserve Sys- intimidation, and retaliation against victims deemed to be a judge of the United States de- tem; and Mr. James B. Lockhart III, of of, and witnesses to, violent crimes.’’. scribed under section 8701(a)(5) of title 5.’’. Connecticut, to be the Director of the (2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (B) COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MAR- Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Section 31707 of the Violent Crime Control IANA ISLANDS.—Section 1(b) of the Act of No- Oversight. Immediately following the and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. vember 8, 1977 (48 U.S.C. 1821) is amended by mark up, the committee will meet in 13867) is amended to read as follows: adding at the end the following: open session to conduct a hearing on ‘‘SEC. 31707. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- ‘‘(5) For purposes of construing and apply- TIONS. ing chapter 87 of title 5, United States Code, ‘‘FASB’s Proposed Standard on ‘Em- ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated including any adjustment of insurance rates ployers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 by regulation or otherwise, a judge ap- Pension and Other Postretirement through 2010 to carry out this subtitle.’’. pointed under this section who is in regular Plans.’ ’’ (j) ELIGIBILITY OF STATE COURTS FOR CER- active service or who is retired under section The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TAIN FEDERAL GRANTS.— 373 of title 28, United States Code, shall be objection, it is so ordered. (1) CORRECTIONAL OPTIONS GRANTS.—Sec- deemed to be a judge of the United States de- tion 515 of the Omnibus Crime Control and COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN scribed under section 8701(a)(5) of title 5.’’. Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3762a) is AFFAIRS (C) VIRGIN ISLANDS.—Section 24(a) of the amended— Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands (48 (A) in subsection (a)— U.S.C. 1614(a)) is amended— unanimous consent that the Com- (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at (i) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(a)’’; and mittee on Banking, Housing, and the end; (ii) by adding at the end the following: Urban Affairs be authorized to meet (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking the period ‘‘(2) For purposes of construing and apply- during the session of the Senate on and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ing chapter 87 of title 5, ÷United States Code, (iii) by adding at the end the following: June 14, 2006, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a including any adjustment of insurance rates ‘‘(4) grants to State courts to improve se- hearing on ‘‘Extension of HUD’s Mark- by regulation or otherwise, a judge ap- curity for State and local court systems.’’; to-Market Program.’’ pointed under this section who is in regular and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without active service or who is retired under section (B) in subsection (b), by inserting after the 373 of title 28, United States Code, shall be objection, it is so ordered. period the following: deemed to be a judge of the United States de- COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC ‘‘Priority shall be given to State court appli- scribed under section 8701(a)(5) of title 5.’’. WORKS cants under subsection (a)(4) that have the (m) HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SURVIVING Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I would greatest demonstrated need to provide secu- FAMILY AND SPOUSES OF JUDGES.—Section like to ask unanimous consent that the rity in order to administer justice.’’. 8901(3) of title 5, United States Code, is Committee on Environment and Public (2) ALLOCATIONS.—Section 516(a) of the Om- amended— nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of Works be authorized to hold an over- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘; and’’ sight hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3762b) is amended by— and inserting a semicolon; (A) striking ‘‘80’’ and inserting ‘‘70’’; (2) in subparagraph (D), by adding ‘‘and’’ 2006, at 9:30 a.m. to consider whether (B) striking ‘‘and 10’’ and inserting ‘‘10’’; after the semicolon; and potential liability deters abandoned and (3) by adding at the end the following: hard rock mine clean up. (C) inserting before the period the fol- ‘‘(E) a member of a family who is a sur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lowing: ‘‘, and 10 percent for section vivor of— objection. it is so ordered. 515(a)(4)’’. ‘‘(i) a Justice or judge of the United States, (k) UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND as defined under section 451 of title 28, VETERANS CLAIMS.—Section 7253(e) of title GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS United States Code; 38, United States Code, is amended by strik- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(ii) a judge of the District Court of Guam, ing ‘‘district courts’’ and inserting ‘‘Courts unanimous consent that the Com- of Appeals’’. the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- (l) BANKRUPTCY, MAGISTRATE, AND TERRI- ernmental Affairs be authorized to TORIAL JUDGES LIFE INSURANCE.— Islands; meet on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 10 (1) BANKRUPTCY JUDGES.—Section 153 of ‘‘(iii) a judge of the United States Court of title 28, United States Code, is amended by Federal Claims; or a.m. for a business meeting to consider adding at the end the following: ‘‘(iv) a United States bankruptcy judge or pending committee business. a full-time United States magistrate judge.’’. ‘‘(e) For purposes of construing and apply- Agenda ing chapter 87 of title 5, United States Code, f including any adjustment of insurance rates Legislation by regulation or otherwise, a bankruptcy AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO judge of the United States in regular active MEET 1. S. 2145, Chemical Facility Anti- service or who is retired under section 377 of Terrorism Act of 2005; this title shall be deemed to be a judge of the COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN 2. S. 1554, a bill to establish an inter- United States described under section AFFAIRS governmental grant program to iden- 8701(a)(5) of title 5.’’. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask tify and develop homeland security in- (2) UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGES.— unanimous consent that the Com- formation, equipment, capabilities, Section 634(c) of title 28, United States Code, mittee on Banking, Housing, and technologies, and services to further is amended— Urban Affairs be authorized to meet the homeland security of the United (A) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(c)’’; and during the session of the Senate on (B) by adding at the end the following: States and to address the homeland se- ‘‘(2) For purposes of construing and apply- Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 10 a.m., to curity needs of Federal, State, and ing chapter 87 of title 5, United States Code, mark up S. 418 ‘‘Military Personnel Fi- local governments; including any adjustment of insurance rates nancial Services Protection Act,’’ as 3. S. 1741, Disaster Area Health and by regulation or otherwise, a magistrate amended by the committee print; S. 811 Environmental Monitoring Act; judge of the United States in regular active ‘‘Abraham Lincoln Commemorative 4. S. 1838, Federal and District of Co- service or who is retired under section 377 of Coin Act,’’ and to vote on the nomina- lumbia Real Property Act of 2005; this title shall be deemed to be a judge of the tions of Ms. Sheila C. Bair, of Kansas, 5. S. 2068, a bill to preserve existing United States described under section to be a member and chairperson of the 8701(a)(5) of title 5.’’. judgeships on the Superior Court of the (3) TERRITORIAL JUDGES.— Board of Directors of the Federal De- District of Columbia; (A) GUAM.—Section 24 of the Organic Act posit Insurance Corporation; Ms. Kath- 6. S. 2146, a bill to extend relocation of Guam (48 U.S.C. 1424b) is amended by add- leen L. Casey, of Virginia, to be a mem- expenses test programs for Federal em- ing at the end the following: ber of the Securities and Exchange ployees;

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Mr. President, I ask the facility of the U.S. Postal Service unanimous consent that the privileges located at 2404 Race Street in mittee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at of the floor be granted to a fellow in Jonesboro, Arkansas, as the ‘‘Hattie W. my office, Michelle Aykol, for the du- Caraway Station;’’ 9:30 a.m. in Room 485 of the Russell Senate Office Building to conduct a ration of the Senate’s debate on S. 2766, 2. S. 2376/H.R. 3934, a bill to designate the National Defense Authorization the facility of the U.S. Postal Service hearing on S. 374, the Tribal Parity Act and S. 1535, the Cheyenne River Sioux Act for Fiscal Year 2007. located at 80 Killian Road in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Massapequa, New York, as the ‘‘Gerard Tribe Equitable Compensation Amend- ments Act of 2005. objection, it is so ordered. A. Fiorenza Post Office Building;’’ Mr. DORGAN. On behalf of Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 3. S. 2722, a bill to designate the facil- KENNEDY, I ask unanimous consent objection, it is so ordered. ity of the U.S. Postal Service located that his Navy detailee, Tom Crowley, at 170 East Main Street in Patchogue, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY and a State Department fellow, Rick New York, as the ‘‘Lieutenant Michael Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask Driscoll, be granted floor privileges P. Murphy Post Office Building; unanimous consent that the Senate during the consideration of the Na- 4. H.R. 4108, a bill to designate the fa- Committee on the Judiciary be author- tional Defense Authorization Act of fis- cility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- ized to meet to conduct a hearing on cal year 2007. cated at 3000 Homewood Avenue in Bal- ‘‘Judicial Nominations’’ on Wednesday, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without timore, Maryland, as the ‘‘State Sen- June 14, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. in Dirksen objection, it is so ordered. ator Verda Welcome and Dr. Henry Senate Office Building Room 226. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Welcome Post Office Building;’’ ask unanimous consent that Michelle Witness list: 5. H.R. 3440, a bill to designate the fa- Stefanick, a State Department fellow cility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- Panel I: The Honorable F. James in Senator SNOWE’s office, be granted cated at 100 Avenida RL Rodriguez in Sensenbrenner, Jr. and The Honorable the privileges of the floor during con- Bayamon, Puerto Rico, as the ‘‘Dr. William Kovacic, Commissioner, Fed- sideration of the Defense authorization Jose Celso Barbosa Post Office Build- eral Trade Commission, Washington, bill. ing;’’ DC. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 6. H.R. 4786, a bill to designate the fa- Panel II: Vinton Cerf, Vice President objection, it is so ordered. cility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- & Chief Internet Evangelist, Google, f cated at 535 Wood Street in Bethlehem, Inc., Herndon, VA, David L. Cohen, Ex- Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘H. Gordon ecutive Vice President, Comcast Cor- CELEBRATING THE 231ST Payrow Post Office Building;’’ poration, Philadelphia, PA, Walter BIRTHDAY OF THE ARMY 7. H.R. 4561, a bill to designate the fa- McCormick, President and CEO, U.S. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask cility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- Telecom Association, Washington, DC, unanimous consent that the Senate cated at 8624 Ferguson Road in Dallas, Christopher Putala, Executive Vice now proceed to the consideration of S. Texas, as the ‘‘Franciso ‘Pancho’ President, Public Policy, Earthlink, Res. 512, which was submitted early Medrano Post Office Building;’’ Inc., Washington, DC, Blair Levin, today. 8. H.R. 4688, a bill to designate the fa- Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., St. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- Louis, MO, Paul T. Morris, Executive clerk will report the resolution by cated at 1 Boyden Street in Badin, Director, Utah Telecommunication title. North Carolina, as the ‘‘Mayor John Open Infrastructure Agency, West Val- The legislative clerk read as follows: Thompson ‘Tom’ Garrison Memorial ley City, UT, John Kuhns, Senior Di- A resolution (S. Res. 512) celebrating the Post Office;’’ rector of Information Technology, 231st birthday of the Army and commending 9. H.R. 4995, a bill to designate the fa- the men and women of the Army as excep- Pennsylvania State University, State tional individuals who live by the values of cility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- College, PA. cated at 7 Columbus Avenue in loyalty, duty, and selfless service. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There being no objection, the Senate Tuckahoe, New York, as the ‘‘Ronald objection, it is so ordered. Bucca Post Office;’’ proceeded to consider the resolution. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE 10. H.R. 3549, a bill to designate the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I rise facility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask today to pay tribute to our U.S. Army. cated at 210 West 3rd Avenue in War- unanimous consent that the Select On June 14, 1775, our Founding Fathers ren, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘William F. Committee on Intelligence be author- formed the U.S. Army out of a desire to Clinger Jr. Post Office Building;’’ ized to meet during the session of the defend their liberties. The Continental 11. H.R. 2977, a bill to designate the Senate on June 14, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. to Army that emerged in the midst of our facility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- hold a closed business meeting. war for independence laid a foundation cated at 306 2nd Avenue in Brockway, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for patriotism, tenacity and courage Montana, as the ‘‘Paul Kasten Post Of- objection, it is so ordered. that remains at the care of the Army fice Building;’’ SUBCOMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, of today. Since that time, American 12. S. 2690, a bill to designate the fa- AND COMPETITIVENESS Soldiers have fought in more than 10 cility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask wars, from the American Revolution to cated at 8801 Sudley Road in Manassas, unanimous consent that the Senate the global war on terror. This 231st Virginia, as the ‘‘Harry J. Parrish Post Committee on Commerce, Science, and birthday serves as a reminder that to- Office;’’ Transportation Subcommittee on day’s Army continues to stand as the 13. S. 3187, a bill to designate the Technology, Innovation, and Competi- guardian of our nation’s freedom. Post Office located at 5755 Post Road, tiveness be authorized to meet on Today, we salute the brave men and East Greenwich, Rhode Island, as the Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 10 a.m. on women who call the Army home, and ‘‘Richard L. Cevoli Post Office;’’ Alternative Energy Technologies. those soldiers that have served and 14. H.R. 5245, a bill to designate the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without died before them, in a celebration of facility of the U.S. Postal Service lo- objection, it is so ordered. their ‘‘Call to Duty.’’

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Mr. President, I ask the ground’’ in more than 120 countries of the first Continental Army which unanimous consent that the resolution around the world today. From Valley fought so valiantly for the principles of be agreed to, the preamble be agreed Forge to New Orleans, from Gettysburg justice, freedom and democracy. The to, and the motion to reconsider be laid to the Marne, from Sicily and the commitment and duty of the Army sol- upon the table. beaches of Normandy to Inchon and the diers who have risked their lives to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Ia Drang Valley, from Kuwait to Oper- preserve our freedom have left an in- objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi delible mark on this nation. During the The resolution (S. Res. 512) was Freedom, the American Soldier: brave, Army’s 231 year history, tens of thou- agreed to. professional and determined, has not sands of these brave men and women The preamble was agreed to. faltered in his duty and stands ready to have sacrificed their lives on distant The resolution, with its preamble, answer the next call. battlefields to keep our nation safe. I reads as follows: Since 1775, millions of men and salute them for their service to this S. RES. 512 women, from all backgrounds and parts country. Whereas, from the first Continental Army of our Nation, have raised their right I also pay tribute to the families of under General Washington to the beaches of hands and taken an oath to support those soldiers who risk their lives for Normandy and the city streets of Iraq, the and defend our Constitution. Today’s our Nation. Too often the important Army has protected the flame of democracy; 231st birthday reminds us that these role that families play goes Whereas the citizens of the United States soldiers are the backbone of our soci- unacknowledged but their faith and de- continue to enjoy freedom and spread the ety. Living each day by the ‘‘Warrior votion are vital to the Army’s success. light of democracy because the men and Ethos,’’ these men and women per- The families of our soldiers have my women of the Army have stood through ad- versity, remained steadfast in the most dif- sonify the Army values of loyalty, deepest appreciation for the sacrifices ficult of circumstances, and bravely fought duty, respect, selfless service, honor, they make and for the support the give against the enemies of peace throughout the integrity and personal courage. our troops. world; No tribute to our men and women in As this Nation continues to fight in Whereas the sacrifices of those men and uniform, whether they are from Ala- the global war on terror, the Army has women of the Army have called all citizens bama or elsewhere, would be complete been key to providing the Joint force of the United States, both public and pri- without mentioning their families. the capabilities it needs to persist in vate, to the highest forms of citizenship; America salutes our military families its struggle for liberty and democracy. Whereas the Army maintains its presence and the unspoken burden they bear Through the efforts of the U.S. Army in 120 countries across the world, including Saudi Arabia, Korea, and Kosovo; when their husbands and wives, fathers the world has been made a more secure, Whereas the accomplishments of the Army and mothers or sons and daughters are prosperous, and better place for all of in the Global War on Terror have dem- called away to steamy jungles or unfor- mankind. As I witnessed, firsthand, onstrated the courage and strength of the giving deserts to defend this great na- during my recent trip to Iraq, the men men and women of the Army; tion and our way of life. The love and and women serving in the Army who so Whereas, in Iraq, the Army has brought support our soldier’s families provide courageously defend our Nation rep- freedom to a population once under tyran- through their support and strength. We resent the best of what our country has nical control, allowing the citizens of Iraq to remember also their sacrifices and the to offer and have my deepest respect. enjoy the recent election of officials, the for- mation of a constitution, and the formation long days they spend apart. Thank you for your selfless service. It of the government under Prime Minister al- To those currently serving, our is an inspiration to us all. Maliki; thoughts and prayers are with you and Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I rise Whereas the men and women of the Army your families on this 231st Army birth- today to wish the U.S. Army happy continued to provide stability and security day. Humbled by your sacrifice and birthday. It was 231 years ago today, to Iraqis by killing Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, awed by your achievements, we con- June 14, 1775, that the Continental who was commonly known among terrorists tinue to find comfort in knowing you Army of the United States was formed. as the ‘‘prince of al-Qaeda’’; are an eminent presence: resolute in Over the past 231 years, millions of Whereas Iraq has become a better place and a great ally, which was evident when the standing watch over our democracy men and women have served in the old- ambassador of Iraq presented his credentials and freedoms. Celebrate this Army est branch of our Armed Forces. Their to the Secretary of State for the first time in birthday and continue to live to a high- honor, courage, sacrifice and service 15 years; and er standard through the Army values are the foundation of America’s great- Whereas those great accomplishments add and the Warrior Ethos. ness. to the longstanding tradition of the Army Our celebration of the 231st Army The Army principles of ‘‘Duty, and attest to the extraordinary capability of birthday reminds us all of the sacrifice Honor, Country’’ is America. Every the men and women who serve the United so many have made in the preservation generation of Americans who have States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— of our Nation. These words are but a served in the U.S. Army from the Con- (1) salutes the men and women of the small token of the appreciation and tinental Army to our fighting men and Army; thanks that are owed for the dedica- women serving today in Iraq and Af- (2) commends the men and women of the tion to duty and sacrifice these brave ghanistan have been shaped by these Army as exceptional individuals who live by men and women make on a daily basis. principles. The United States Army has the values of loyalty, duty, and selfless serv- These soldiers deserve our gratitude, shaped lives just as it has shaped our ice; and our praise and most importantly our history. (3) recognizes that those great citizens— continued support as they continue to The U.S. Army has protected our de- (A) are the reason why the Army continues to stand as the best military force in the drive on with the mission. Happy mocracy and helped make the world world; and Birthday to our Army. more secure, peaceful, and prosperous. (B) continue to perform amazing tasks and Mr. AKAKA. Mr President, I rise On this 231st birthday of the U.S. uphold the honored traditions of the Army today in honor of the Army’s 231st Army, we also recognize and thank the by adhering to the principle expressed by birthday. For over two centuries, the individuals who have sacrificed and General Douglas MacArthur when he proudly Army has served this Nation with hon- served our country. They inspire us and declared that ‘‘Americans never quit.’’. esty, courage, and dignity, and it is my will continue to serve as role models Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today, privilege to take this opportunity to for future generations. the significance of this resolution is

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From the first Con- rest of your life. the Judiciary Committee or their des- tinental Army under GEN George It was not long ago that my fellow ignees; provided further that at 5:30, Washington, to the beaches of Nor- Army veteran, Senator DANNY AKAKA, the Senate proceed to a vote on the mandy, to the city streets of Baghdad, and I formed the Army Caucus to bring nomination, with no intervening action America’s Army has protected the attention to the work of the Army in or debate, and that following the vote, flame of freedom. Their sacrifice calls the past, the present, and in the future. the President be immediately notified us all—both public and private—to the To let you know how things change, of the Senate’s action and the Senate highest standard of citizenship. We I can remember only 12 years ago, then resume legislative session. enjoy our freedoms because they have when I was serving in the other body, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without been steadfast through the most dif- in the House Armed Services Com- objection, it is so ordered. ficult of circumstances and continue to mittee, someone testified at that time f spread the light of democracy to the that in 10 years we would no longer AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TRIB- darkest corners of the world. We stand need ground troops. To let you know UTES TO SENATOR ROBERT C. here today because they continue to some of the problems we have—and the BYRD AND FORMER SENATOR willingly put their lives in harm’s way. fact is, yes, there are a lot of smart BOB DOLE The Army’s history is one of success. people around—but nobody knows what During the Mexican-American War our contingencies we will have to be facing Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I country expanded westward to the Pa- in the future. And I can assure you, as ask unanimous consent that Senators cific and south to Texas. The Phil- we proceed into the future, as we mod- be permitted to submit tributes to Sen- ippine and Spanish-American Wars ernize our equipment, it will be in use ator BYRD and former Senator Dole for demonstrated the Army’s courage again, and the U.S. Army will come the RECORD until Friday, June 16, and against strong insurgent forces and through, as they always have since the that each be printed as a Senate docu- created the vital posts that exist today days of George Washington. ment. in Southeast Asia. The Army contin- As the Army continues to fight for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ued to fight bravely in World War I and freedom today and peace tomorrow, I objection, it is so ordered. World War II to defeat the Central pow- salute each Army soldier for their sac- f ers and the Axis in Europe and the Pa- rifice, dedication, and perseverance in RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- cific. With the rise of Communism, the protecting America. These soldiers are MENTS OF IGNACY JAN PADE- Army once again answered freedom’s exceptional individuals who live by the REWSKI call in Korea and Vietnam. values of loyalty, duty, and selfless Today, these courageous soldiers con- service. It is in this spirit that the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I tinue the great tradition by serving Army continues to uphold its highest ask unanimous consent that the For- across the world in the war on ter- values and take its rich tradition into eign Relations Committee be dis- rorism. While the Army maintains a the next 231 years. charged from further consideration and presence in 120 countries across the May God bless the United States the Senate now proceed to consider S. world in countries such as Djibouti, Army. Res. 491. Korea, and Kosovo, the vast majority Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of our efforts have been focused in Iraq I suggest the absence of a quorum. objection, it is so ordered. and Afghanistan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The clerk will report. I just returned from my 11th trip to clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk read the Iraqi AOR. While I was over there The assistant legislative clerk pro- as follows: I observed firsthand the progress being ceeded to call the roll. A resolution (S. Res. 491) recognizing the made by our troops. The Army has Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski taken the bulk of the responsibility, ask unanimous consent that the order as a musician, composer, statesman, and phi- and much of what we have accom- lanthropist, and commemorating the 65th for the quorum call be rescinded. anniversary of his death on June 29, 1941. plished we owe to their outstanding The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without service. objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. The Army has brought freedom to a f population once under tyrannical con- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I trol. Freedom shines through the re- REFERRAL OF DISCHARGED ask unanimous consent that the reso- cent election of officials, the formation NOMINATION lution be agreed to, the preamble be of a constitution, and formation of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I agreed to, and the motion to reconsider first permanent government under ask unanimous consent that the nomi- be laid upon the table. Prime Minister al-Maliki. Recently, nation of Randall M. Fort to be Assist- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the first Iraqi Ambassador in 15 years ant Secretary of State be discharged objection, it is so ordered. presented his credentials to the Sec- from the Committee on Foreign Rela- The resolution (S. Res. 491) was retary of State. We have taken out the tions and that it be referred to the agreed to. ‘‘prince of al-Qaida,’’ al-Zarqawi. These Committee on Intelligence. The preamble was agreed to. great successes add to the longstanding The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The resolution, with its preamble, tradition of our military. objection, it is so ordered. reads as follows: S. RES. 491 Having just returned from that area, f and having been there 11 times, and Whereas Ignacy Jan Paderewski, born in having talked to our U.S. Army sol- UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREE- Poland in 1860, was a brilliant and popular diers, as well as with the other serv- MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR pianist who performed hundreds of concerts ices, it is incredible that they are so Mr. MCCONNELL. As in executive in Europe and the United States during the much like they were in the past. I re- session, I ask unanimous consent that late 19th and early 20th centuries; Whereas Paderewski donated the bulk of call when I was first drafted into the at 3:30 on Monday, June 19, the Senate the proceeds of his concerts to charitable U.S. Army. It was so long ago that I proceed to executive session for the causes, including the establishment of the was drafted with Elvis Presley. And he consideration of the following judicial American Legion’s Orphans and Veterans had a little better duty than I did. nomination on the Executive Calendar: Fund;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11187 Whereas, during World War I, Paderewski vote on the conference report to ac- COLONEL HARRY D. POLUMBO, 0000 COLONEL JOHN D. POSNER, 0000 worked for the independence of Poland and company H.R. 4939, the supplemental COLONEL JAMES O. POSS, 0000 served as the first Premier of Poland; appropriations bill, as under the pre- COLONEL MARK F. RAMSAY, 0000 Whereas, in December 1919, Paderewski re- COLONEL MARK O. SCHISSLER, 0000 vious order. I further ask that fol- COLONEL LYN D. SHERLOCK, 0000 signed as Premier of Poland, and in 1921 he lowing the vote on the conference re- COLONEL CHARLES K. SHUGG, 0000 left politics to return to his music; COLONEL MARVIN T. SMOOT, JR., 0000 Whereas the German invasion of Poland in port, the Senate resume consideration COLONEL ALFRED J. STEWART, 0000 of S. 2766, the Defense authorization COLONEL EVERETT H. THOMAS, 0000 1939 spurred Paderewski to return to polit- COLONEL WILLIAM W. UHLE, JR., 0000 ical life; bill. COLONEL DARTANIAN WARR, 0000 Whereas Paderewski fought against the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COLONEL BRETT T. WILLIAMS, 0000 COLONEL TOD D. WOLTERS, 0000 Nazi dictatorship in World War II by joining objection, it is so ordered. the exiled Polish Government to mobilize IN THE ARMY the Polish forces and to urge the United f THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT States to join the Allied Forces; IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- PROGRAM CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: Whereas, on June 29, 1941, Paderewski died in exile in the United States while all of Eu- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, we To be brigadier general rope was imperiled by war and occupation; have made substantial progress today COL. FRANK A. CIPOLLA, 0000 Whereas, by the direction of President on the Defense Department authoriza- IN THE MARINE CORPS Franklin D. Roosevelt, the remains of Pade- tion bill. Two important amendments THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT rewski were placed alongside the honored were voted on and the chairman and AS COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS, AND APPOINT- dead of the United States in Arlington Na- MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A tional Cemetery, where President Roosevelt ranking member processed a number of POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER voice votes. So we made excellent TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 5043 AND 601: said, ‘‘He may lie there until Poland is To be general free.’’; progress and we intend to do that again Whereas, in 1963, President John F. Ken- tomorrow. LT. GEN. JAMES T. CONWAY, 0000 nedy honored Paderewski by placing a At 10 a.m., we will vote on the sup- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT plaque marking his remains at the Mast of IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE plemental appropriations conference INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- the Maine at Arlington National Cemetery; report. That will be the first vote of TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., Whereas, in 1992, President George H.W. the day. Following that vote, the Sen- SECTION 601: Bush, at the request of Lech Walesa, the first ate will resume consideration of the To be lieutenant general democratically elected President of Poland MAJ. GEN. RICHARD F. NATONSKI, 0000 since World War II, ordered the remains of DOD authorization bill, and we hope to Paderewski to be returned to his native Po- be able to process a number of amend- IN THE NAVY land; ments throughout the day. Chairman THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED Whereas, on June 26, 1992, the remains of WARNER and Senator LEVIN would like WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND Paderewski were removed from the Mast of to get as many amendments in the RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: the Maine at Arlington National Cemetery queue as possible. The Santorum To be vice admiral and returned to Poland 3 days later; amendment on Iran is the pending REAR ADM. ROBERT B MURRETT, 0000 Whereas, on July 5, 1992, the remains of Pa- derewski were interred in a crypt at the St. business and we will be scheduling the IN THE ARMY John Cathedral in Warsaw, Poland; and vote on that in the near term. THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- Whereas Paderewski wished his heart to be I encourage Members to stay rather MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: forever enshrined in the United States, close to the floor on Thursday so we To be colonel where his lifelong struggle for democracy can make significant progress during and freedom had its roots and was cul- tomorrow’s session. CON G. PHAM, 0000 tivated, and now his heart remains at the THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF Shrine of the Czestochowa in Doylestown, f THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO Pennsylvania: Now, therefore, be it THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: Resolved, That the Senate— TOMORROW To be colonel (1) recognizes the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, com- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if DARYL W. FRANCIS, 0000 JOHN J. JANSEN, 0000 poser, statesman, and philanthropist; there is no further business to come be- TAMMY J. MAAS, 0000 (2) on the 65th anniversary of his death, ac- fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- JOHN R. MOSHER, 0000 knowledges the invaluable efforts of Ignacy DANIEL V. PHAN, 0000 sent that it stand in adjournment KENNETH L. REINER, 0000 Jan Paderewski in forging close ties between under the previous order. DWAINE M. TORGERSEN, 0000 Poland and the United States; and There being no objection, the Senate, THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF (3) recognizes Poland as an ally and strong THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO partner in the war against global terrorism. at 6:01 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY June 15, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: f To be colonel f ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 15, BRIAN E. BISHOP, 0000 2006 NOMINATIONS DALE A. HALL, 0000 JEFFREY H. HOLMES, 0000 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Executive nominations received by FRANKLIN C. MCCAULEY, JR., 0000 HEATHER K. MEEDS, 0000 ask unanimous consent that when the the Senate June 14, 2006: ALAN C. SAUNDERS, 0000 Senate completes its business today, it IN THE AIR FORCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO stand in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- tomorrow, Thursday, June 15; I further UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: ask that following the prayer and the CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be brigadier general To be colonel pledge the morning hour be deemed to JOSE R. ATENCIO III, 0000 COLONEL GREGORY A. BISCONE, 0000 have expired, the Journal of the pro- DAVID R. BROWN, 0000 COLONEL EDWARD L. BOLTON, JR., 0000 JOHN H. DOWDLE, JR., 0000 COLONEL JOSEPH D. BROWN IV, 0000 ceedings be approved to date, the time CHRISTOPHER J. MORGAN, 0000 for the two leaders be reserved, and the COLONEL GREGORY L. BRUNDIDGE, 0000 COLONEL TIMOTHY A. BYERS, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF Senate then proceed to a period of COLONEL MICHAEL W. CALLAN, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO morning business until 10 a.m., with COLONEL DAVID S. FADOK, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY COLONEL CRAIG A. FRANKLIN, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: the time equally divided between ma- COLONEL DAVID L. GOLDFEIN, 0000 To be colonel jority leader or his designee, and the COLONEL FRANCIS L. HENDRICKS, 0000 COLONEL JOHN W. HESTERMAN III, 0000 BRENT E. BRACEWELL, 0000 Democratic leader or his designee, with COLONEL JAMES W. HYATT, 0000 CHARLES J. GOSSELIN, 0000 the first half under the control of the COLONEL JOHN E. HYTEN, 0000 ALLEN L. MEYER, 0000 COLONEL MICHELLE D. JOHNSON, 0000 majority and the second half under the COLONEL RICHARD C. JOHNSTON, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR control of the minority. I further ask COLONEL JOSEPH A. LANNI, 0000 APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE COLONEL KENNETH D. MERCHANT, 0000 UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, that at 10 a.m. the Senate proceed to COLONEL MICHAEL R. MOELLER, 0000 U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064:

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SHIRAISHI, 0000 RICHARD L. WILLIAMS, 0000 MICHAEL B. ROUNTREE, 0000 LORI A. SKINNER, 0000 STEPHEN WOLPERT, 0000 NANCY M. STEELE, 0000 FREDERICK V. WRIGHT, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR BRIAN R. THOMAS, 0000 GIA K. YI, 0000 APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE RUTH J. TIMMS, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- UNITED STATES ARMY DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, JEFFREY L. WELLS, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- STATES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE To be colonel POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: STATES ARMY DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., MICHAEL L. ELLIS, 0000 SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: To be lieutenant colonel To be lieutenant colonel To be colonel BEN L. CLARK, 0000 RONALD C. HARRISON, 0000 PETER B. DODSON, 0000 HAZEL P. HAYNES, 0000 MARY K. ROOU, 0000 KRISTINE KNUTSON, 0000 RICKY J. RODGERS, 0000 STUART W. SMYTHE, 0000 STEFAN SHERMAN, 0000 REBECCA M. SPARACINO, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- JON A. SHNEIDMAN, 0000 RICHARD A. WALKER, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS UNDER To be lieutenant colonel To be major TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: MICHAEL D. BARNES, 0000 JEFFREY H. BLUNDEN, 0000 To be major ROBERT G. HALE, 0000 GREGORY W. BREWER, 0000 PHILIP D. PARK, 0000 MICHAEL G. CAMMACK, 0000 DEBRA R. HERNANDEZ, 0000 JACK N. SEIDENBERG, 0000 PEDRO A. CASAS, 0000 JAMES WOOD, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR REGULAR LYNNE A. CHINTALA, 0000 APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED To be major CHARLES R. DERIVERA, 0000 STATES ARMY VETERINARY CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, TAMMY L. FISH, 0000 U.S.C., SECTION 531 AND 3064: HOLMES C. AITA, 0000 CAROLYN E. FOTA, 0000 BRIAN D. BARNHART, 0000 LINDA K. GLISSON, 0000 To be major ANN BEHRENDS, 0000 STANFORD M. LINDQUIST, 0000 RALF C. BEILHARDT, 0000 JOHN PARSLEY, 0000 ANNE M. EMSHOFF, 4513 ROBERT E. BESSEY, 0000 SHAWN I. PARSONS, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN E. BROCK, 0000 KEVIN W. ROBERTS, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MATTHEW K. BRUNER, 0000 HAROLD S. SANO, 0000 MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 STEPHANIE CALHOUNJAMISON, 0000 STEVEN A. SAWYER, 0000 AND 3064: JERRY M. CARBONE, 0000 ALAN E. SIEGEL, 0000 To be major MANUEL CASTILLO, 0000 HENRY S. SULLY, 0000 DEEPTI S. CHITNIS, 0000 JENNIFER L. WILLIAMS, 0000 ANDREW P. CAP, 0000 MYUNGSOOK CHO, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- SO B. CHOI, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- JAE W. CHUNG, 0000 STATE ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED CHARLES L. CLARK, 0000 SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: STATES ARMY VETERINARY CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, STEPHEN E. CLARY, 0000 U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: DANIEL J. CONVEY, 0000 To be colonel To be colonel ROBERT L. CRONYN, 0000 EDA P. DEMETRIUS, 0000 LYNN F. ABRAMS, 0000 EDWIN L. ANDERSON, 0000 MARK E. GANTS, 0000 MICHAEL E. DINOS, 0000 JOHN E. ATWOOD, 0000 GARY A. VROEGINDEWEY, 0000 EDWARD L. DONALDSON, 0000 DANIEL D. DUNHAM, 0000 DAVID M. BARTOSZEK, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel RUSSELL S. EDDY, 0000 LEO L. BENNETT, 0000 JERRY M. BROWN, 0000 DEBORAH L. WHITMER, 0000 ALEX EKE, 0000 VESNA ELE, 0000 WILLIAM W. CAMPBELL, 0000 To be major KENNETH J. ERLEY, 0000 JESSE O. CAVENAR, 0000 MARK W. FAGAN, 0000 CRAIG B. COLLIER, 0000 LISA M. AMOROSO, 0000 WILLIE R. FAISON, 0000 PAUL S. DROHAN, 0000 STEVEN A. BATY, 0000 KURT B. FLECKENSTEIN, 0000 DAVID T. ESTROFF, 0000 JENNIFER J. BECK, 0000 LISA A. FRANKLIN, 0000 BRUCE D. FRIED, 0000 DONALD L. BECKETT, 0000 ROBERT N. GALBREATH, 0000 PAUL E. GAUSE, 0000 AMMON W. BROWN, 0000 ANA L. GARDNER, 0000 THOMAS C. JEFFERSON, 0000 ERICA CARROLL, 0000 CRAIG M. GAYTON, 0000 JOHN J. LAMMIE, 0000 PATTY H. CHEN, 0000 JAMES J. GLAD, 0000 BOBBILYNN H. LEE, 0000 WILLIAM E. CULP, 0000 MICHAEL J. GLIDDON, 0000 MILTON LUM, 0000 CHRISTINE A. EGE, 0000 MARRERO J. GONZALEZ, 0000 DAVID MEYER, 0000 REBECCA I. EVANS, 0000 WILLIAM J. GREENWOOD, 0000 EDWARD J. PIENKOS, 0000 SARAH B. HINDS, 0000 MICHAEL K. GREGORY, 0000 RAMON M. RUBIO, 0000 JENNIFER M. KISHIMORI, 0000 RAJDEEP S. GURAYA, 0000 JAMES M. VEAZEY, 0000 THOMAS KOHLER, 0000 ERIC A. HALL, 0000 ROCHELLE T. WASSERMAN, 0000 WENDY E. MEY, 0000 BRETT H. HENSON, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel KRINON D. MOCCIA, 0000 HERMANN F. HINZE, 0000 MARY A. PARHAM, 0000 CHRISTENSEN HSU, 0000 GEORGE H. ALBRIGHT, 0000 SANDI K. PARRIOTT, 0000 MEHTAB HUSAIN, 0000 JON C. ALLISON, 0000 GERALD R. SARGENT, 0000 JAE I. HWANG, 0000 DONALD R. ANDERSON, 0000 TIMOTHY SETTLE, 0000 FAISON T. JONES, 0000 ARTHUR R. BAKER, 0000 LARRY J. SHELTON, 0000 HEKYUNG L. JUNG, 0000 LISA J. CARDO, 0000 WILLIAM D. SNYDER, 0000 MICHAEL R. KERTES, 0000 ENRIQUE DELAGUARDIA, 0000 KATHLEEN A. SZABO, 0000 TODD S. KIMURA, 0000 DONALD C. EDELHEIT, 0000 WILLIAM L. WILKINS, 0000 TIMOTHY A. KUHLMAN, 0000 KATHRYN K. ELLIS, 0000 SAMUEL L. YINGST, 0000 ERIC J. KUNATH, 0000 RAYMOND J. EMANUEL, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- DOUGLAS D. LANCASTER, 0000 ROBERT W. ENQUIST, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED CHRISTOPHER S. LEA, 0000 GERRY B. FARMER, 0000 STATES ARMY NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., WILLIAM H. LOGAN, 0000 TINA GARDNER, 0000 SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: ANTHONY MAIORANA, 0000 DIEGO J. GONZALEZ, 0000 KENNETH L. MARQUARDT, 0000 KIRBY R. GROSS, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel THONDIQUE T. MCGHEE, 0000 CARTER J. HALE, 0000*ERR03* NEIL E. MOREY, 0000 EDWARD C. HORWITZ, 0000 CATHLEEN A. BURGESS, 0000 SANDRA N. MUOGHALU, 0000*ERR03* CHARLES J. KESSLER, 0000 JUSTIN A. WOODHOUSE, 0000 RICHARD PADRON, 0000 AIZENHAWAR J. MARROGI, 0000 To be major ANDREW D. PALALAY, 0000 RAFAEL V. MORA, 0000 DAVID E. PALO, 0000 MOSES T. MUKAI, 0000 JEFFREY W. ALBRITTON, 0000*ERR03* DONG S. PARK, 0000 STEPHEN R. NOVEMBER, 0000 JACQUELINE P. ALLEN, 0000 KIMBERLEY L. PERKINS, 0000 FERNANDO L. ORTIZ, 0000 JEAN M. BARIDO, 0000 TODD E. PIENKOS, 0000 JOHN J. OSBORN, 0000 PATRICK E. BERTZ, 0000 RICHARD V. RITTER, 0000 ELLEN M. PINHOLT, 0000 ROBIN R. BLIXT, 0000 DAVID C. SCHAEFER, 0000 JOEL ROSEN, 0000 ANNE C. BROWN, 0000 DAVID C. SCHLENKER, 0000 STEPHEN M. ROSENBAUM, 0000 ANDREW J. CASSIDY, 0000 THOMAS K. SCHREIBER, 0000 EUGENE R. ROSS, 0000 ILUMINADA S. CHINNETH, 0000 JEAN C. SENECAL, 0000 GUNTHER J. SHEN, 0000 SHIRLEY B. CRUMPTON, 0000 ELIZABETH M. SHIN, 0000 WILLIAM A. SMITH, 0000 DONALD D. DENDY, 0000 YILDIZ T. SILTA, 0000 HENRY SPRING, 0000 GERALD M. GATES, 0000 JON D. STINEMAN, 0000 ROBERT W. STEWART, 0000 ROBERT G. HARMON, 0000 ROBERT L. STONE, 0000 RICHARD L. WIGLE, 0000 KEITH F. HOLLIDAY, 0000 JASON C. STRANGE, 0000 THOMAS W. WISENBAUGH, 0000

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JACINTO ZAMBRANO, 0000 MARC A. COOPER, 0000 ROBERT J. GUSTAFSON, 0000 GEORGE L. COPPIT, 0000 THOMAS S. GUY, 0000 To be major MARK J. COSSENTINO, 0000 DAVID D. HAIGHT, 0000 JACOB W. AARONSON, 0000 CORY N. COSTELLO, 0000 MARK I. HAINER, 0000 VICTOR A. AGNELLO, 0000 DANIEL J. COSTIGAN, 0000 CHARLES G. HAISLIP, 0000 ELIZABETH G. AKAKA, 0000 CHRISTOPHER R. COTE, 0000 CHAD A. HALEY, 0000 MICHAEL C. ALBRECHT, 0000 MICHEL A. COURTINES, 0000 TIMOTHY F. HALEY, 0000 TODD S. ALBRIGHT, 0000 EUGENE D. COX, 0000 CHRISTOPHER S. HALL, 0000 GREGORY D. ALES, 0000 DONALD M. CRAWFORD, 0000 DANIEL J. HALL, 0000 NOEL C. ALES, 0000 ROBERT F. CROWE, 0000 KATRINA D. HALL, 0000 WARREN L. ALEXANDER, 0000 PETER J. CUENCA, 0000 MARK A. HALL, 0000 HERMINEE O. ALEXANIAN, 0000 REID E. CULTON, 0000 ADAM H. HAMAWY, 0000 DONALD W. ALGEO, 0000 GEORGE H. CUMMINGS, 0000 MARC R. HAPPE, 0000 RONALD D. ALLEN, 0000 PAUL J. CUNNINGHAM, 0000 MOHAMAD I. HAQUE, 0000 COLEMAN E. ALTMAN, 0000 TIMOTHY M. CUPERO, 0000 KYLE C. HARNER, 0000 GAURI V. ALVAREZ, 0000 BRIAN B. CUSHING, 0000 MICHAEL C. HARNISCH, 0000 DARIUS K. AMJADI, 0000 SCOTT R. DALTON, 0000 FREDERICK B. HARRIS, 0000 CRAIG J. AMNOTT, 0000 CHRISTINE M. DALY, 0000 STEPHEN A. HARRISON, 0000 MARIA E. ARCILA, 0000 GREGORY G. DAMMANN, 0000 SCOTTE R. HARTRONFT, 0000 AMY J. ASATO, 0000 JULIET M. DANIEL, 0000 BONNIE H. HARTSTEIN, 0000 JAYSON D. AYDELOTTE, 0000 RUSSELL A. DAVIDSON, 0000 MICHAEL D. HENRY, 0000 DOUGLAS A. BADZIK, 0000 JASON L. DAVIS, 0000 MATTHEW J. HEPBURN, 0000 REGINALD L. BAKER, 0000 KEPLER A. DAVIS, 0000 DAVID S. HEPPNER, 0000 TIKI BAKHSHI, 0000 KURT G. DAVIS, 0000 DEMETRICE L. HILL, 0000 TIMOTHY J. BALLING, 0000 MICHAEL D. DAVIS, 0000 KEITH J. HILL, 0000 LESLEE I. BALLSCOVEL, 0000 ROBERT W. DAVIS, 0000 MICHAEL W. HILLIARD, 0000 DONALD A. BALUN, 0000 RUSSELL O. DAVIS, 0000 JOHN V. HIRSCH, 0000 TAMRA L. BARKER, 0000 SHELTON A. DAVIS, 0000 DARRYL S. HODSON, 0000 DANIEL R. BARNES, 0000 KELLY L. DAWSON, 0000 CHRIS A. HOFLAND, 0000 JEFFREY G. BARNES, 0000 JEFFREY A. DEAN, 0000 ANNA D. HOHLER, 0000 TIMOTHY P. BARRON, 0000 ALAN J. DEANGELO, 0000 SEAN A. HOLLONBECK, 0000 DAVID M. BARRUS, 0000 CARL W. DECKER, 0000 MICHAEL S. HOOKER, 0000 LEE J. BARTON, 0000 MATTHEW J. DEETER, 0000 AARON Z. HOOVER, 0000 STEVEN J. BAUER, 0000 WILLIAM S. DEITCHE, 0000 LANCE R. HOOVER, 0000 SUE E. BAUM, 0000 TROY M. DENUNZIO, 0000 NANCY G. HOOVER, 0000 WILLIAM K. BAXTER, 0000 PETER G. DEVEAUX, 0000 EDWARD E. HORVATH, 0000 DOUGLAS B. BEECH, 0000 VICTOR A. DEWYEA, 0000 LYNN L. HORVATH, 0000 ALEC C. BEEKLEY, 0000 KENT J. DEZEE, 0000 JOSEPH R. HSU, 0000 PHILIP J. BELMONT, 0000 BART M. DIAZ, 0000 CHRISTOPHER W. HUMPHREYS, 0000 THERESA A. BENCHOFF, 0000 TIMOTHY J. DICKASON, 0000 HAROLD E. HUNT, 0000 ROBERT E. BENJAMIN, 0000 CHARLES S. DIETRICH, 0000 MARC E. HUNT, 0000 PAUL D. BENNE, 0000 JENNIFER B. DISMUKES, 0000 FAHEEM HUSSAIN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER J. BENNETT, 0000 MINHLUAN N. DOAN, 0000 THOMAS R. HUSTEAD, 0000 STEVEN P. BENNETT, 0000 KRISTIN J. DOBAY, 0000 JOHNSON ISAAC, 0000 ADAM J. BENSON, 0000 MARTIN DOPERAK, 0000 WILLIAM L. JACKSON, 0000 JOHN A. BENSON, 0000 KEVIN M. DOUGLAS, 0000 AARON L. JACOB, 0000 MICHAEL J. BENSON, 0000 TIMOTHY J. DOWNEY, 0000 JON R. JACOBSON, 0000 KENNETH R. BERGMAN, 0000 ANDREW E. DOYLE, 0000 ERIC R. JENSEN, 0000 GREGORY M. BERNSTEIN, 0000 JEFFREY DREXLER, 0000 ROBERT W. JENSEN, 0000 REONO BERTAGNOLLI, 0000 GARY J. DROUILLARD, 0000 ANTHONY E. JOHNSON, 0000 GLENN T. BESSINGER, 0000 TIM D. DUFFY, 0000 CHRISTOPHER M. JOHNSON, 0000 RICHARD A. BICKEL, 0000 PETER M. DUNAWAY, 0000 JEREMY S. JOHNSON, 0000 DANIEL P. BIGLEY, 0000 MARTEN B. DUNCAN, 0000 JONI J. JOHNSON, 0000 JOHN S. BIRCHFIELD, 0000 BASKAR S. DUVAL, 0000 KARIN A. JOHNSON, 0000 JAMES D. BISE, 0000 ROBERT E. ECKART, 0000 DANIEL T. JOHNSTON, 0000 RACHEL J. BISHOP, 0000 MARY E. EDGECOMB, 0000 CHRISTOPHER B. JONES, 0000 KELLY S. BLAIR, 0000 JESS D. EDISON, 0000 DAVID P. JONES, 0000 ROBERT B. BLANKENSHIP, 0000 KURT D. 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The House met at 10 a.m. and was I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ther who is in heaven.’’ May the peace called to order by the Speaker pro tem- United States of America, and to the Repub- of Christ be with you and may He hold pore (Mr. LATHAM). lic for which it stands, one nation under God, you in the palm of his hand. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f f f DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HONORING MONSIGNOR EDWARD PRO TEMPORE JORDAN The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fore the House the following commu- (Mr. MCCAUL of Texas asked and was Chair will entertain up to 15 one- nication from the Speaker: given permission to address the House minute speeches on each side. WASHINGTON, DC, for 1 minute.) f June 14, 2006. Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I I hereby appoint the Honorable TOM rise today to pay tribute to a great FEMA IS ‘‘THE’’ DISASTER LATHAM to act as Speaker pro tempore on man, a man of God, a man of faith, a (Mr. POE asked and was given per- this day. man who has devoted his entire career, mission to address the House for 1 J. DENNIS HASTERT, Speaker of the House of Representatives. indeed his entire life, to the service of minute.) his fellow man. Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, when hurri- f Monsignor Edward Jordan, who of- cane disaster hit Louisiana and Texas, PRAYER fered this morning’s prayer for the many people suffered, and many people Monsignor Edward F. Jordan, Pastor, House of Representatives, is revered, profited on this misfortune. To the res- St. John Neumann Catholic Church, admired, and loved by all in his con- cue was FEMA. But the phrase itself Austin, Texas, offered the following gregation and by all those whose life he brings fear and trepidation into the prayer: has touched. He is the voice and shep- hearts and souls of those affected by O God, we ask Your guidance for the herd of our parish at St. John Neu- this disaster. men and women who serve their coun- mann’s Catholic Church in Austin, Why? Many people that needed help try in this House of government. Give Texas. never got it and never will. But some them the wisdom to understand what is Born in Springfield, Ohio, Monsignor people did get help, and they profited truly good for the citizens who have Jordan entered the priesthood after re- on this disaster, and FEMA paid for it. elected them, and the courage to frame ceiving his doctorate in theology from The GAO says FEMA wasted $1.6 bil- the best possible laws to achieve this the Angelicum University in Rome. lion of taxpayer money, or 16 percent good. From there he served and strengthened of all funding. Bless and protect their families and the Catholic Church and its flock in Thieves used unlawful money to get friends who have shared with them the central Texas for over four decades. season football tickets, vacation at Ha- challenging tasks of seeking public of- It has been a great privilege to call waiian resorts for 21⁄2 months, paid for fice and serving their Nation before the Monsignor Jordan my pastor. And ev- a divorce lawyer, go to topless clubs, gaze of all. eryone who knows him experiences the and, get this, even pay for a sex change On this day, when we honor the flag, true message of Christ. In his words operation. FEMA even sent money to the symbol of our Nation, keep us and in his deeds, and above all, in his prison inmates pretending to be hurri- mindful of those men and women who heart, his example is a beacon of light cane victims. have given their lives in war and in which draws us all closer to the Cre- Mr. Speaker, this ought not to be. peace that we may enjoy laws that sup- ator. His faith and devotion to the life FEMA should only be responsible for port our liberty. of Christ is an inspiration to us all. passing out toothbrushes to these Furthermore, we seek Your guidance Both as a candidate and as a Member thieves, because that is all they will for all the citizens of this Nation as of Congress, Monsignor Jordan gave me need when they go to prison. If employ- they offer their chosen representatives the spiritual guidance and taught me ees at FEMA are accomplices they both enthusiastic support and civil op- the true meaning of sacrifice and pub- should go to jail too. Hurricane season position in their honorable work of lic service. He baptized my triplets, not is back. But do not expect FEMA to governing. Amen. an easy accomplishment, and he ad- help in the next disaster, they are the ministered the Sacrament of Holy disaster. f Communion to my oldest daughters. And that’s just the way it is. THE JOURNAL And while his retirement this Sunday f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The marks the end of one spiritual journey, Chair has examined the Journal of the it also marks the beginning of another. IMAGE OF THE UNITED STATES last day’s proceedings and announces As you move on from your official (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given to the House his approval thereof. role within the Church, you will always permission to address the House for 1 Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- remain our shepherd, our spiritual minute and to revise and extend his re- nal stands approved. leader, and, above all, our friend. Mon- marks.) f signor Jordan, I know that I speak for Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, a re- all of us in the Catholic community spected opinion poll, just released, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE when I say that we will miss you, but shows that the image of the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the we know that you will always be there States has been seriously damaged gentleman from Washington (Mr. INS- for your flock. around the world as we attacked and LEE) come forward and lead the House I am reminded of the Gospel of Mat- occupied Iraq. in the Pledge of Allegiance. thew when Jesus said, ‘‘Let your light The U.S. war against Iraq as seen Mr. INSLEE led the Pledge of Alle- so shine before men that they may see worldwide is a threat to world peace. giance as follows: your good works and glorify your Fa- The poet Robert Burns once wrote,

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.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11192 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 ‘‘Oh, would some power God give us to And now the Government Account- today because I want to remind every- see ourselves as others see us.’’ Be- ability Office reports that 16 percent of one that tomorrow you have got to cause the world is interconnected and the aid distributed after Katrina, $1.4 bring your rubber stamps to endorse interdependent, it would be helpful for billion, was spent fraudulently. Some the President’s proposal in Iraq. us to see why the people of other na- of the money went to pay for a bottle The majority leader’s plan is nothing tions, especially those who have been of Dom Perignon, Caribbean vacations, more than let us do more of the same. our friends, not only oppose our ac- ‘‘Girls Gone Wild’’ videos. Now, there is no plan from the White tions in Iraq but also question the so- That may be one heck of a vacation, House. What they say, and listen to called war on terror. but it is a horrendous use of the tax- these words, when the Iraqis stand up We have lost so much for a war based payer dollars. Instead of rooting out in- we will stand down. on lies. Right after 9/11, many asked, competence and fraud and waste and That gives the control to the clerics, why do ‘‘they’’ hate us? That was the abuse, the Congress has actually pro- from the Shiia and the Sunni. When time to begin reaching out to unite the tected it. No oversight. No account- they stop the civil war, then we can world in our common aspiration for ability. come home. We have put our troops safety and security. Not through war By failing in their oversight responsi- under the control of the Sunni and and occupation, but through truth and bility, by failing to ask the tough ques- Shiia clerics in Iraq. That is not sup- reconciliation. tions and hold the administration ac- porting the troops. The human unity which we celebrate countable for their actions, the Repub- We have to have a plan about when as a Nation under God should remind lican Congress is a willing accomplice they come home. We will decide. We us that the God which watches over the to the greatest taxpayer ripoff since say there are 250,000 trained. And there United States watches over the entire the Teapot Dome. We just sent an addi- are only 20,000 of those insurgents out world. We can bomb to pieces but we tional $94.5 billion to Iraq and the gulf there. How many do they have to train cannot bomb the world to peace. coast without a single act of account- before they can handle 20,000 insur- This is the time for us to try again to ability or oversight. It is time for a gents? unite the world in our common aspira- change. It is time for a new direction. Well, the Iraqi clerics will tell us. Do tion for peace and for human unity. f not forget your rubber stamp tomor- f FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY row. AFGHANISTAN HAPPENING IN IRAQ f (Mr. KELLER asked and was given (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- GUN CONTROL MYTHS permission to address the House for 1 mission to address the House for 1 (Mr. MCHENRY asked and was given minute.) minute.) permission to address the House for 1 Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I just re- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, democracy minute.) turned from Afghanistan. I went there dealt terrorism another major blow Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, the to personally thank our troops and to last week with the defeat of Abu Musab Washington Times reported last week speak directly with President Karzai al-Zarqawi, the mastermind behind that while firearms sales in the United and our generals to see how things are countless brutal acts of terror. States remained on the rise, gun-re- going. They told me that the U.S. and This was a crucial victory for Iraq’s lated crime and gun accidents are on Afghan forces are working successfully new democracy, and major setback for the decline. side by side against the Taliban fight- the terrorists who seek to destroy that Figures released by the Treasury De- ers and al Qaeda terrorists. democracy. partment show that retail sales of fire- They are also working together to Mr. Speaker, we all know the sac- arms and ammunition rose by almost 3 build roads, bridges, and schools to rifices our military has made to ensure percent in 2005. All told, 4.7 million help change hearts and minds over the our freedoms and our safety. They new guns were sold during this past long term. As I rode down the streets fought bravely and served honorably. year. Yet government figures and inde- of Kabul, I saw little boys and girls That is why I cannot understand why pendent statistics revealed that fire- skipping on their way to school, car- some members of the press and some of arm crimes and accidental fatalities, rying their American book bags. When my colleagues on the other side of the including among youth, all trend down- the Taliban was in charge, there were aisle put a negative spin on our mili- ward. no girls in school, and the country had tary’s accomplishments. A recent assault on the Mall, iron- an 80 percent illiteracy rate. These folks need to focus on the ically involving one of the Capitol Po- Now there are 6.7 million Afghan great progress we are making and stop lice chief’s children who was one of the children in school. I met with several listening to liberal newspaper editorial victims, underscores the importance of of the 68 women who were recently columns. Last week’s silencing of al making guns available to law-abiding elected to Afghanistan’s Parliament. Qaeda’s top leader in Iraq should si- citizens in Washington, DC. They are excited about their new-found lence their false views on the war on Residents here deserve the same self- freedom and democracy. The Taliban terror. defense measures that we do in our in- are hoping that democracy in Afghani- Mr. Speaker, I would like to close dividual States. The second amend- stan will fail so they can return to with a quote by an Army major serving ment applies to all Americans, not just power. But the people there have tast- his third tour in Iraq. ‘‘For every viv- some. It does not take a constitutional ed freedom and they like it. idly portrayed suicide bombing, there scholar to figure that out. are hundreds of thousands of people liv- f Mr. Speaker, anti-gun activists at- ing quiet, if often uncertain, lives. For URGING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR tacking our second amendment rights every depressing story of unrest and in- TAXPAYER DOLLARS are perpetuating a myth of more guns stability, there is an untold story of equals more violence. It is not true. (Mr. EMANUEL asked and was given potential and hope. The impression of permission to address the House for 1 Iraq as an unfathomable quagmire is f minute.) false and dangerously misleading.’’ b 1015 Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, this f Congress has cut and run from its re- STOP GLOBAL WARMING sponsibility of oversight, to ensure RUBBER–STAMP CONGRESS (Mr. INSLEE asked and was given that the taxpayer money is spent wise- (Mr. MCDERMOTT asked and was permission to address the House for 1 ly. By last count, nearly $10 billion of given permission to address the House minute and to revise and extend his re- the funds set aside for Iraq reconstruc- for 1 minute.) marks.) tion cannot be found. Vanished. $10 bil- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, last week, lion gone. brought my rubber stamp to the floor the President of the Marshall Islands

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11193 visited Bainbridge Island, Washington. Congress refuses to do anything to ad- MINIMUM WAGE AMENDMENT In discussions with me he made a spe- dress the economic conditions that (Mr. MORAN of Virginia asked and cific plea. He asked America and the have led to large majorities of middle was given permission to address the U.S. Congress to finally do something class Americans feeling squeezed to House for 1 minute and to revise and about global warming. The reason he make ends meet. extend his remarks.) said that is that rising sea levels lit- Since taking control of both the Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Ladies and erally could drown his entire nation. White House and the Congress 5 years gentlemen, the American people want a He basically told me that his entire ago, Republicans have chosen to focus new direction. And Mr. Speaker, yes- nation could become the first nation their attention on America’s wealthi- terday the House Appropriations Com- state to be environmental refugees, and est, claiming the benefits would trickle mittee finally acted on something that he said, you know, we don’t hardly put down to the middle class. Well, Mr. the House Republican leadership has any carbon dioxide in the air. You put Speaker, the American people have refused to address for over a decade. 25 percent of all the carbon dioxide in waited for 5 years, and they have not Finally, yesterday, the full Appro- the world into the air, and your Con- seen any results. priations Committee passed the gress does nothing. I think he had a Instead, they see a monthly pay- amendment to the Labor, Health and pretty good point. check today that is not much different Human Services appropriations bill While the science of global warming than the one we received back in 2001. that will very gradually increase the becomes unambiguous and inarguable While their wages have stagnated a lot minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to and clear, this Congress has lined the of their monthly costs have increased $7.25. Do you know that those who were pockets of the oil and gas companies dramatically. Housing costs are at working at the minimum wage in 1968, with giant subsidies and done abso- their highest levels in 14 years. Health if today they were getting a com- lutely nothing about global warming. care costs for the average family have parable compensation, it would be over It is a tragedy. increased more than $1,200. College tui- $9 an hour. You know, we have had a lot of Re- tion is up 40 percent and gas prices I commend the Appropriations Com- publicans historically to stand up for have doubled. The middle class is in- mittee for passing this in a bipartisan the environment, such as Teddy Roo- deed squeezed, and yet they are getting fashion, because expanding economic sevelt; Bill Ruckelshaus, who met with no help from the Republican Congress opportunity for over 7 million hard- us yesterday, who said do something that chooses to listen only to the working wage earners, plus another ap- about global warming. We need some wealthiest few. proximately 9 million members of their action instead of passivity. Mr. Speaker, House Democrats are family should not be a partisan issue. f ready to take America in a new direc- Unfortunately, the Republican lead- tion. We will start by listening to all of ership has said they do not intend to U.S. FLAG MUST BE PROTECTED our constituents, not just the wealthy allow us to vote on the House floor on (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- elite. this critical issue. Today’s minimum mission to address the House for 1 f wage is at its lowest level in 50 years. minute and to revise and extend his re- IRAQ AND THE WAR ON TERROR Let’s change that for America’s hard- marks.) est working families. Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, it is Flag (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given f Day, and I rise in support of the Flag permission to address the House for 1 Protection Amendment. February 23, minute and to revise and extend his re- PRISON FELLOWSHIP 1945, after surviving the bloodiest bat- marks.) (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- tle since Gettysburg, a platoon of ma- Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise mission to address the House for 1 rines trudged up Mount Suribachi on today to thank our brave servicemen minute.) Iwo Jima with a simple task, to raise and women for their exceptional work Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, the Federal the American flag above the devasta- in fighting the global war on terror. activist courts have dealt yet another tion below. I recently spent time in Iraq with the blow to religious freedom in America. When the flag was raised by SGT 48th Brigade Combat Unit of the Geor- Earlier this month a Federal district Mike Strank and his platoon, history gia Army National Guard. This unit court ruled that a faith-based prisoner records that a thunderous cheer rose was doing some incredible humani- rehabilitation program in an Iowa pris- from our troops on land and on sea and tarian work for the Iraqi people, build- on be shut down. The court ruled that in foxholes and on stretchers. By ing schools and managing health clin- the program sponsored by Prison Fel- adopting the Flag Protection Amend- ics. Of course, these aren’t the stories lowship goes too far in blending church ment, we will raise Old Glory again. that you read about on the front page and state. We will raise her above the decisions of the New York Times, so I want to But consider the facts. The program of a judiciary that were wrong in the share one with you today. is completely voluntary. The prisoners law and the history of our values. We One evening during my trip, I was can opt out of it at any time. It is open will raise her above the cynicism of our having dinner with a young sergeant to persons of all faiths or no faith, and time. Out of respect for those who named Keith Weathers. This sergeant prisoners are not required to assimilate served beneath it and those who died would explain to me why his unit was into any certain faith in order to grad- within the sight of it, we must say that doing so much to help the Iraqi people. uate into the program. there are boundaries necessary to the Sergeant Weathers said it was because Mr. Speaker, this is sad news for survival of freedom. he and most Americans have hope and those who wish to see prisoners under- Let us pass the flag amendment and opportunity, and it was his mission to go real change and rehabilitation. This restore to Old Glory the modest protec- share the abundant opportunities our program works. Their recidivism rate tion of the law that she represents. Nation enjoys with those struggling to is only 8 percent for their graduates f achieve freedom in Iraq. compared to about 80 percent for the Mr. Speaker, our soldiers are bring- prison system. HOUSE GOP IGNORES THE ECO- ing hope and opportunity for the Iraqi Having worked with Prison Fellow- NOMIC CONDITIONS OF AMER- people every day. The war on terror is ship since its founding 30 years ago, I ICA’S MIDDLE CLASS not an easy fight, nor is it an expedient can personally attest to the tremen- (Mr. MEEKS of New York asked and fight, but it is undoubtedly the right dous life-changing success it has had in was given permission to address the fight. our Nation’s prisons for many, many House for 1 minute and to revise and I hope we all take Sergeant prisoners. This ruling seeks to stop a extend his remarks.) Weathers’s words to heart and continue very successful program of change or Mr. MEEKS of New York. Mr. Speak- supporting our troops and their mis- renewal. For the sake of our prison er, the House Republican Do-Nothing sion. population, I hope it is overturned.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 THE BUDGET DEFICIT In conclusion, God bless our troops, bers may have 5 legislative days in (Mr. SCOTT of Virginia asked and and we will never forget September 11. which to revise and extend their re- was given permission to address the f marks and include extraneous material on the further consideration of H.R. House for 1 minute and to revise and IRAQ AND NATIONAL SECURITY extend his remarks.) 5576, and that I may include tabular Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was material on the same. I brought this chart along to explain to given permission to address the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there for 1 minute and to revise and extend people what we mean by fiscal respon- objection to the request of the gen- her remarks.) sibility. When Democrats talk fiscal tleman from Michigan? Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, for There was no objection. responsibility, we are talking about months the national media and our taking a deficit and turning it into a friends across the aisle have consist- f surplus. Republicans mean take the ently worked to convince the American TRANSPORTATION, TREASURY, surplus and create a big deficit. people that the battle in Iraq plays no HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP- The 10-year budget, after the Repub- significant role in our national secu- MENT, THE JUDICIARY, THE DIS- licans took over, changed a $5.5 trillion rity. I know that some are really sin- TRICT OF COLUMBIA AND INDE- surplus to a $5.5 trillion deficit, a swing cere in that belief, and I also know PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- of $9 trillion. Before you start talking that there are some who are only look- TIONS ACT, 2007 about the war, remember the $300 bil- ing for political gain. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lion we spent on the war is $.3 trillion. But the call to disengage, the call to ant to House Resolution 865 and rule We have had a $9 trillion deterioration. withdraw, based on this argument that XVIII, the Chair declares the House in We can do better. our national security is separate from the Committee of the Whole House on The Democratic Caucus has a better what happens in the battle in Iraq is the State of the Union for the further budget. The Congressional Black Cau- naive at best. cus has a better budget. The Congres- On this Flag Day, a day we take to consideration of the bill, H.R. 5576. sional Black Caucus budget, while the honor this national symbol and remem- b 1029 Republican budget is $163 billion in the ber those who sacrificed for this great IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE hole, our budget is balanced. Nation, I want every member of the Accordingly, the House resolved We did it without increasing taxes on United States military to know that itself into the Committee of the Whole anyone making less than $200,000, and what you are doing in Iraq and in Af- House on the State of the Union for the we spent $160 billion more on veterans ghanistan and all across the Middle further consideration of the bill (H.R. benefits, education, health care and East is important. It is vital to our na- 5576) making appropriations for the De- other priorities. We can obviously do tional security, and it will ensure that partments of Transportation, Treas- better, and we must do better, because our flag proudly waves for freedom for ury, and Housing and Urban Develop- if we don’t control the budget today, generations to come. there will be no Social Security or ment, the Judiciary, District of Colum- Medicare in the future. f bia, and independent agencies for the f FLORIDA’S HURRICANE fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, PREPAREDNESS and for other purposes, with Mr. PETRI U.S. COUNTERTERRORISM EF- (Acting Chairman) in the chair. FORTS EXCEL ON THE CENTRAL (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 The Clerk read the title of the bill. FRONT OF THE GLOBAL WAR ON The Acting CHAIRMAN. When the TERRORISM minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) Committee of the Whole rose on Tues- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, this day, June 13, 2006, the amendment by asked and was given permission to ad- week tropical storm Alberto marked the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the first challenge of hurricane season HOOLEY) had been disposed of and the vise and extend his remarks.) for Florida residents. Florida residents bill had been read through page 252, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. again demonstrated their experience line 5. Speaker, throughout the past 3 years, and level of preparedness. My district Pursuant to the order of the House of U.S. troops have built an elaborate stood in Alberto’s path, but the per- that day, no further amendment to the counterterrorism network that has en- formance of emergency services and bill may be offered except those speci- abled coalition forces to capture or kill utilities proved exemplary, and the fied in the previous order of the House hundreds of terrorists in Iraq. storm’s disruption proved minimal. of that day, which is at the desk. Their skilled persistence and dedica- In fact, a silver lining might even be 1030 tion are saving the lives of countless found. Yesterday’s rain extinguished 18 Iraqi citizens and American families. wildfires. I applaud Governor Bush for AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. HEFLEY Last Wednesday evening, the safe his strong leadership in ordering an Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer houses of terrorist Zarqawi became the evacuation of low-lying areas and de- an amendment. final destination of two 500-pound claring a state of emergency. As we The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk bombs dropped by a single F–16C air- learned in the tragedy of Katrina, the will designate the amendment. craft. Although this tremendous mili- threat of tropical weather must be The text of the amendment is as fol- tary achievement occurred within mo- taken seriously. lows: ments, it was actually the work of a While Alberto will certainly not be Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. HEFLEY: coordinated counterterrorism oper- the greatest challenge we will face this At the end of the bill (before the short ation involving U.S. troops, Iraqi secu- hurricane season, we can be proud of title), insert the following: rity forces, coalition troops and Iraqi our reaction in our State. Dunnellon SEC. ll. Total appropriations made in citizens. Police Chief Bob Jackson, in central this Act are hereby reduced by $678,000,000. In the wake of this historic event, we Florida, demonstrated the right atti- The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to must continue to support our troops as tude when he said we cannot control the order of the House of June 13, 2006, they work to achieve victory in Iraq. the weather, but we can certainly react the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. House Republicans are committed to in a proactive way. HEFLEY) and a Member opposed each fulfilling this mission to ensure that f will control 5 minutes. our troops sharpen their intelligence The Chair recognizes the gentleman capabilities on the battlefields of Iraq GENERAL LEAVE from Colorado. instead of the streets of America, pro- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield tecting American families. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- myself such time as I may consume.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11195 I rise again today to offer an amend- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, and Expenses’’, by reducing the amount ment to cut the level of funding in this I demand a recorded vote. made available for ‘‘Internal Revenue Serv- appropriations bill by approximately 1 The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause ice—Business Systems Modernization’’, and percent. The amount equals approxi- 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on by increasing the amounts made available for the Secretary of Transportation, for car- mately $678 million. the amendment offered by the gen- rying out the Rail Line Relocation Projects While the total spending in this bill tleman from Colorado will be post- as authorized by section 9002 of SAFETEA– is significantly less than last year’s poned. LU, by $10,000,000, $20,000,000, and $30,000,000, bill, and I want to commend the chair- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MC HENRY respectively. man on that, this bill is still over $250 Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I offer The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the million more than the President re- an amendment. order of the House of June 13, 2006, the quested. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LIPINSKI) Let me just give you an example. I ignate the amendment. and a Member opposed each will con- mean, Amtrak for instance, we are The text of the amendment is as fol- trol 5 minutes. going to put $1 billion, more or less, lows: The Chair recognizes the gentleman into Amtrak again in this bill. I do not Amendment offered by Mr. MCHENRY: from Illinois. know when we are going to come to the At the end of the bill (before the short Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I yield realization that Amtrak just is not title), insert the following: myself 11⁄2 minutes. going to work. It is not going to sur- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of vive with the present way we handle it. in this Act may be used to demolish or re- this amendment to provide $30 million strict use of the interchange located at Exit We have to draw the line somewhere, in funding for the Rail and Relocation and I feel strongly that the projected 131 of Interstate Route 40 and State Route 16 in Catawba County, North Carolina. and Improvement Grant program. With deficit for next year is too large. We severe budget constraints, I know hard The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the can do something about the deficit choices had to be made, and I appre- order of the House of June 13, 2006, the right now. It will not solve it, but at ciate the leadership of Chairman gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. least symbolically it says we are inter- KNOLLENBERG and Ranking Member MCHENRY) and a Member opposed each ested in trying to get to that goal. OLVER on this bill. will control 5 minutes. By voting for my amendment, you However, as a Member who rep- The Chair recognizes the gentleman are stating for the record that the resents the rail hub of the country in from North Carolina. budget deficit is too large and the Chicago, I understand the critical need Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I yield American taxpayers should not be bur- to fund rail improvements to commu- dened in the future because we cannot myself such time as I may consume. My amendment is very simple. I cer- nities across the country. Rail is a control our spending today. vital mode of transportation, providing tainly appreciate Chairman KNOLLEN- I have no doubt that some of the numerous public benefits, including ef- BERG and his able staff working with good programs in this bill will take a ficient freight shipment, fuel conserva- cut. While that is unfortunate, our me to craft this amendment and make this possible. I want to commend the tion, pollution reduction, traffic con- budget should be no different from the gestion relief and economic develop- taxpayers’ budget at home. When you chairman for his hard work and dedica- tion each year on this House floor and ment. have less money, you simply spend less Recognizing that we need to invest in in committee to pass a strong budget money. It is really that simple. our railroads, Congress authorized $350 Mr. Chairman, I retain the balance of that restrains spending but funds our million for the rail line improvement my time. major priorities. Thank you and your program in last year’s SAFETEA–LU The CHAIRMAN. For what purpose staff. transportation bill. Unfortunately, the does the gentleman from Michigan My amendment is very simple. It pro- administration proposed zero funding. rise? hibits funds from demolishing a cur- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, rent interchange on interstate I–40. We are asking for $30 million. This money would be vital in funding I rise to oppose the amendment. This is something requested by local projects that will not only help eco- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman officials and by the North Carolina De- nomic development and create jobs but from Michigan is recognized for 5 min- partment of Transportation. This buys also alleviate adverse effects of rail utes. us 1 year. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, traffic on our communities. This in- I yield myself such time as I may con- will the gentleman yield? cludes enhancing safety and motor ve- hicle flow at road crossings and im- sume. Mr. MCHENRY. I yield to the gen- With all due respect to the gen- tleman from Michigan. proving the quality of life in sur- tleman, and I do respect this gen- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, rounding communities, including quiet tleman, I believe this is an unnecessary I am willing to accept the gentleman’s zones. All types of rail lines across the amendment. The Congress cannot and amendment. country will be eligible for this fund- should not abdicate its responsibility Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I yield ing. to review individual programs and back the balance of my time. This amendment has broad bipar- make individual recommendations The CHAIRMAN. The question is on tisan support, including the gentleman based on that review. The desire to the amendment of the gentleman from from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN), the gen- hold spending in check should be based North Carolina (Mr. MCHENRY). tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA), on congressional oversight of specific The amendment was agreed to. the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. SHIM- KUS), the gentlewoman from California programs. We should not take a ‘‘meat AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. LIPINSKI (Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD) and the axe’’ approach nor should we yield our Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I offer gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. power to the executive branch, and so, an amendment. CORRINE BROWN), who have all joined therefore, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- me as cosponsors of this amendment. amendment. ignate the amendment. I urge my colleagues to join me in Mr. Chairman, I yield back my time. The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield their support. lows: back the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance The CHAIRMAN. The question is on Amendment No. 10 offered by Mr. LIPINSKI: of my time. At the end of the bill (before the short Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, the amendment offered by the gen- title), insert the following: tleman from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY). SEC. ll. The amounts otherwise provided I rise to oppose the amendment. The question was taken; and the by this Act are revised by reducing the The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Chairman announced that the ayes ap- amount made available for ‘‘Department of from Michigan is recognized for 5 min- peared to have it. Treasury—Departmental Offices—Salaries utes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance b 1045 I yield myself such time as I may con- of my time. I have the elevator corridor. It is 37 sume. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I yield percent capacity. We need to expand 1 I know the gentleman has an honest 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from New that because of the freight and the appeal here in terms of doing what is York (Mr. FOSSELLA). goods movement that is coming in Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Chairman, I best for his district, but here is the from the ships coming into our ports thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. problem, and we are running into this and across the country. We cannot do LIPINSKI) for yielding, and I also want problem consistently. We ran into it that without an infusion of capital to to compliment the chairman and the yesterday. More and more people are help with the security of that cargo as looking for a source of money, a piggy ranking member for crafting a very well as the improvement in the quality bank, if you will, and the IRS seems to good bill. I rise in support of the amendment of life in our communities. be one of those targets. It has been said that when you have What I would say is that with this and to echo Mr. LIPINSKI. I think the rail lines you can help then to increase money that he is choosing to take, he money in this amendment would actu- the quality of life, reduce emissions in would subsidize the relocation of rail ally allow and provide for rail grants the air, provide the type of air quality for private rail companies. This gentle- throughout the country. It will provide that is sorely needed, especially in man’s amendment proposes to fund another needed funding stream for areas like Los Angeles and Long Beach. these subsidies by taking critical fund- States and municipalities wishing to So I understand why the gentleman has ing from the Treasury. As I mentioned, alleviate traffic and improve air qual- introduced this amendment, and I am we have been hit again and again, and ity through rail transportation, wheth- it seems as though they are going after er in Chicago or my hometown of Stat- part of the cadre of Members who are the salaries and expenses side of the en Island. asking for this to be approved because budget. Pretty soon, you weaken that We face some of the worst commute it is an investment in rail infrastruc- organization to a point that they can- times in the Nation. And let me be fair: ture and for economic development not do their job. We need to obviously A primary reason for their transpor- reasons. It also enhances the quality be able to collect and deposit revenues tation problems lies with the fact that and safety of our communities. And so I thank the chairman for his into the Treasury. That is one of their we have a Metropolitan Transportation comments; however, I would suggest to major roles. Authority which has neglected our bor- This amendment cuts the Treasury’s ough for decades. Our sole direct tran- him that this really moves rail more departmental offices by $10 million. sit link to Manhattan remains the efficiently and more effectively, and I That is salaries, that is people, that is Staten Island Ferry and limited ex- ask for this amendment to be approved. personnel that they need. This would press bus routes. The island is also Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, significantly damage U.S. global eco- only served with one passenger rail line I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman nomic and national security interests on its east shore, the State Island Rail- from Massachusetts, the ranking mem- and cripple the Treasury’s ability to way. ber (Mr. OLVER). Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, at the fight the financial war on terror, and This amendment will make much some of that money may have come needed funding available to enhance outset here I want to say that this is a out of that. We do not need to go there. and expand rail projects like many worthy program. However, the Presi- We do not need to malign the money being considered on Staten Island. We dent’s request this year for budgeting that is being used to fight the war on have been working to reactivate a pas- under the jurisdiction of this sub- terror. senger rail line along the island’s north committee was at least $3 billion below This amendment also cuts the IRS’ shore. The Port Authority of New York the enacted levels for the same func- business systems modernization pro- and New Jersey have projected 11,000 to tions in the previous year’s bill, in the gram by $20 million, ‘‘BSM’’ as it is 15,000 passengers would ride this line 2006 bill. commonly called. While it appears to daily. This amendment will allow the During every stage of this process, I some that this account is $45 million State or the MTA to apply for money have pointed out that we had that set above the President’s request, it is ac- to complete studies needed to get the of holes, serious holes in the budget tually just a restructuring of the IRS project off the ground, building on that had to be filled, that we needed to accounts. In fact, BSM is currently money already in this bill for the same try to fill. There is a further problem funded at the request level, which is al- purpose. that under the authorizing legislation ready $30 million below last year’s Other potential projects this amend- there are guarantees for funding for level. Cutting this $20 million will ment could help advance are a light transportation items in highways, in force IRS to lay off many of the 317 rail along the island’s west shore and FTA, in FAA, which the President’s re- personnel who are currently working improvements on the existing Staten quest was also below. We had to meet on the BSM project, delaying all work Island Railway. those guarantees in order to be able to on the modernization of the IRS legacy While we would like to see the grant bring the bill to the floor for debate at systems. program funded at higher levels, this all. Otherwise, the point of order would So it may seem harmless to take $20 amendment would be an excellent start lay against the whole TTHUD bill that million here and $10 million there, but in expressing Congress’s commitment we are debating today. pretty soon, you rob Peter to put some- to passenger rail, and I urge my col- So here we have an amendment thing in Paul’s lap. Unfortunately, this leagues to support it. which proposes to put money in an leaves us at odds with how we balance Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, item in transportation where there are the entire bill in the end. We have to I reserve the balance of my time. already heavy guarantees that we have have money for this organization, the Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I yield to meet and proposes to take money IRS, and the many areas in which they 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from from another section of the bill, one work. The most recent one added was California (Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD). section of the bill which is about one- the involvement in terrorism. Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. sixth as large in total as the transpor- So I would strongly object to the Chairman, I rise, too, in support of this tation portion, and takes money from gentleman’s amendment on that basis, amendment that provides $30 million that where there are no guarantees I understand this is a program that he for the Capital Grants Railroad Reloca- whatsoever. This is something which I is very fond of and certainly favorable tion and Improvement program. Those must oppose. to, and there are a number of people of us who are in regions who have ports We cannot have this situation where from Illinois that I believe are on the and who have the propensity to move money is being taken from other parts same side. However, I must object, and goods, movement across our State and of this legislation, making them even I must oppose the amendment. I just across the Nation, understand the im- worse off than they were under the wanted to add one other point. portance of this particular amendment. President’s request and whatever the

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Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I yield out that yesterday we had a huge While I understand that funds are myself the balance of my time. amendment to add funding to Amtrak, tight in the current budget climate, Mr. Chairman, safe and efficient rail an amendment that involved over $200 unnecessary delays to the moderniza- lines are necessary for the continued million of additional budget outlay for tion of the Federal Government’s re- economic vitality of our Nation, so Amtrak. I supported that amendment, tirement processing will only end up they require our investment. This and I supported that amendment be- costing us more in the future, and it amendment would help fund rail cause in that amendment all of the off- will likely lead to additional unneces- projects that would boost economic de- sets came out of the transportation sary delays and errors in the proc- velopment, create jobs, increase safety, area or other areas that were within essing of retirement benefits under the and improve the quality of life for mil- the authorizing committee’s jurisdic- current antiquated system. lions of Americans. That is why this tion. It was the authorizing committee I would urge the gentleman from amendment has broad bipartisan sup- that offered the amendment, and all of Michigan to work with the Govern- port and support from Members across the offsets came out of their jurisdic- ment Reform Committee, the Office of the country. tion. Personnel Management, and other in- I urge my colleagues to join us in In this case, this amendment takes terested stakeholders to explore in con- voting for this amendment. While I ap- money completely outside the author- ference ways that funding for this im- preciate what the chairman and the izing committee’s area. We have now portant initiative might be restored ranking member have done in crafting heard from the chairwoman, and the and contracts continue on track. this bill, I do urge my colleagues to ranking member of the authorizing Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Reclaiming my vote for this amendment to make this subcommittee for rail, and takes the time, I appreciate the gentleman’s in- needed investment in rail which will money out of one of the much smaller terest on this and other important help in districts all across the country. segments of this bill. That is why I op- issues addressed in the appropriations Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to pose the amendment, and I will con- bill, and I would be happy to work with strike the last word, and I yield to the tinue to oppose those kinds of amend- the chairman, Chairman DAVIS, as this gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ments which take money out of the legislation moves on to conference. CORRINE BROWN), who is, by the way, smaller areas of this legislation, all of As the gentleman noted, funds are the ranking member of the Sub- which are equally cut short in a budget tight in the current budget climate, committee on Rail on the authorizing which is well below, at least under the and we were unable to provide funding committee. President’s recommendations, well for all the new initiatives proposed this Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. below the present year’s enacted legis- year. But as a Member of Congress and Mr. Chairman, it has been over 2 years lation. a Federal employee, I understand the since the train bombing in Madrid and So I will oppose those kinds of importance of modernizing the Federal almost a year since the rail bombing in amendments consistently where they Government’s retirement systems and London and we still have our heads in take money out of the smaller areas of look forward to working with Chair- the sand in this country. We are wait- the bill to move them to the area of man DAVIS as we move forward. ing until another country tries to take the legislation, namely transportation, Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to over our ports before we get serious which lives under guarantees of min- strike the last word. about port security. I pray that it imum funding from the authorizing Mr. Chairman, I would just like to doesn’t take a disaster for us to care committee. point out that since these colloquies, about rail security. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on at least when they start over on the We spend billions and billions of dol- the amendment offered by the gen- other side, remain on the other side, I lars on aviation and highways, but our tleman from Illinois (Mr. LIPINSKI). would just like to point out that this is rail system repeatedly gets short- The question was taken; and the an issue that I have already indicated changed by this Bush administration Chairman announced that the noes ap- my very strong interest in. So I would and this Congress, even though five peared to have it. be very happy to work with my chair- times as many people take trains as Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I de- man in trying to find the funding to be planes every day and while freight de- mand a recorded vote. able to do what the gentleman wants, mand is expected to double by 2020. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause because it has been a matter of very I was recently in several European 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on high priority for me and for our side of countries meeting with their transpor- the amendment offered by the gen- the aisle as well. tation officials about rail security, and tleman from Illinois will be postponed. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. DE LAURO I can assure my colleagues that the Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I offer United States is way behind all other I move to strike the last word, and I an amendment. countries in rail infrastructure and in- would like to yield to the gentleman The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- vestment. Every industrialized country from Virginia. ignate the amendment. in the world is investing heavily in rail Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. I thank The text of the amendment is as fol- infrastructure because they realize the gentleman for yielding, and I want lows: that this is the future of transpor- to commend him for his hard work on Amendment offered by Ms. DELAURO: tation. But, sadly, as this system gets this important legislation. And while I At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: bigger and better, our system gets less strongly support Chairman KNOLLEN- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available and less money. BERG’s bill, I will be voting in support in this Act may be used to enter into any This amendment, which provides just of its passage, I am disappointed that contract with an incorporated entity where $30 million in the Rail Line Allocation this bill does not provide funding for such entity’s sealed bid or competitive pro- and Improvement program, is a good the Office of Personnel Management’s posal shows that such entity is incorporated start in providing the money that our initiative to modernize the Federal or chartered in Bermuda, Barbados, the Cay- rail system must have to meet the Government’s retirement systems. man Islands, Antigua, or Panama. needs of an ever expanding freight and The current antiquated paper system The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the passenger rail system. It is time that is in desperate need of modernization. order of the House of June 13, 2006, the

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We myself 2 minutes. plain. should be able to get the best bullet- This amendment would simply con- From a taxation point of view, this proof vests, the best body armor, the tinue current law by extending a provi- language is not necessary. Congress ad- best armor for our APCs that are going sion that was accepted in conference dressed the issue of corporate inver- around, wherever the companies hap- last year. It would prevent the Depart- sions in the Jobs Creation Act of 2004. pened to be headquartered. The prohi- ments and the agencies under this bill The JOBS Act added a new section to bition makes no sense. from using any funds to contract with the Tax Code which treats U.S. compa- We are also banning companies from American companies which have incor- nies that complete a corporate inver- doing business for activities that were porated in Bermuda, Barbados, the sion transaction after March 4, 2003 as legal at the time they made these cor- Cayman Islands, Antigua, and Panama domestic U.S. corporations for tax pur- porate decisions. This is like an ex post to reduce their tax obligation to the poses. facto ban. United States. Second, Congress addressed the issue Do we want the best technology and The Homeland Security Department of corporate inversions by enacting a premier information technology serv- operates under a similar ban. Recent contracting ban which is still in effect ice, or don’t we? That is the question. data shows that despite costing our today. Given these two congressional This amendment is a wonderful way to government $5 billion in lost tax rev- actions, I don’t see the need to further ensure that we don’t. enue, corporate expatriates will reap punish the people who work in the U.S. I can understand if this amendment more than $15 billion in Federal con- for these affected companies. applied to Iran or Syria or North tracts in the coming years. Four of our Companies registered offshore em- Korea; but Panama, Bermuda, the Cay- top 100 Federal contractors have incor- ploy hundreds of thousands of U.S. man Island, they pose no threat to the porated in tax-haven countries. One of workers, a fact that I believe is lost in United States. Preventing successful firms from par- them actually holds a contract with these debates. It is easy for Members to ticipating in the Federal marketplace the IRS; the agency charged with col- vote for amendments such as these just because they happen to be incor- lecting taxes is contracting with a until they realize that constituents in porated outside the United States re- company that is determined to avoid their own districts are employed by jects the free market principles under- paying them. these very firms and depend upon these Sixty-six percent of the companies lying our full and open competitive firms for a paycheck. Federal acquisition system. Obtaining that hold government contracts but Additionally, I am opposed to the full and open competition from all are incorporated in an overseas tax amendment because the U.S. Govern- haven pay no Federal taxes whatso- firms who wish to participate in our ment enters into billions of dollars’ Federal market is the keystone of our ever. These companies have no business worth of contracts with private sector being rewarded by getting new business acquisition system, ensuring that tax- companies each year. As a proponent of payers get the most value for their tax opportunities with the Federal Govern- good government, it is essential that ment. dollar. competition for these contracts be al- Domestic source restrictions like The GAO has determined that these lowed to go to the company that is the this are simply counterproductive; and, companies have an advantage when most effective and the most cost effi- I might add, they invite retaliation. they compete for Federal contracts. It cient. Americans are only 4 percent of the found that the contractors who are cor- Agencies under the jurisdiction of world’s consumers. When we start put- porate expatriates can ‘‘offer a price this act that would be affected include ting bans on countries that we are not that wins a contract based more on tax numerous safety agencies related to going to contract with, they put up considerations than on factors such as aviation and transportation, and they similar bans. The end result is instead the quality and the cost of producing would not have access to many of the of our ability to expand marketplaces goods and services.’’ In essence, the best products available ranging from for American companies and American American people may not be getting security software, thermal imaging de- jobs, we end up restricting it to the 4 the best product possible because of the vices, handsets and engineer and data percent of the world’s consumers that loophole. services for critical infrastructure. happen to live in the United States. The amendment will not affect exist- This amendment is not necessary. It Also, the substance of this amend- ing contracts, just as it did not this makes government contracts less effec- ment is not necessary because Congress year. It simply ensures that in the fu- tive by restricting competition, and it addressed the issue of corporate inver- ture we will favor good corporate citi- hurts U.S. workers. I urge my col- sion in the JOBS Act, the Jobs Cre- zens with contracts instead of compa- leagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ ation Act of 2004. The JOBS Act added nies who put paying American compa- Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of a new section to the Tax Code, section nies at a competitive disadvantage. my time to Chairman DAVIS from Vir- 7874, which treats U.S. companies that Corporate expatriates have made a ginia. complete a corporate inversion trans- clear choice to leave this country to Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. action after March 4, 2002 as domestic lower their taxes. It is up to us to say Chairman, I oppose this amendment, U.S. corporations for tax purposes. So if they are going to manipulate the and let’s make no mistake: Much of the we have addressed this issue. This is loopholes in our Tax Code, then they work that is performed under contracts penalizing companies who make deci- will no longer be able to reap the ben- that would be banned under this sions prior to that time. efit of government contracts. In this amendment are performed in the Critics could argue that companies amendment, we ask them to make a United States by American citizens, that have engaged in corporate inver- different choice. and we are taking these people’s jobs sions prior to March 4, 2002 should be Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, and eliminating them. It is an ill-con- covered by the JOBS Act, but Congress I claim the time in opposition. sidered amendment. shouldn’t ban companies from com- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman While targeted tax provisions to ad- peting for government contracts be- from Michigan is recognized for 5 min- dress the issue of corporate tax policy cause of legal transactions they per- utes. is appropriate, penalizing companies by formed more than 2 years ago, at the

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The gentleman can- If we did more to discourage compa- Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to not yield blocks of time. The gen- nies from setting up just post offices strike the last word, and I yield 3 min- tleman may yield to others, but not overseas to reduce their tax burden, we utes to the gentleman from Arkansas specific amounts of time to be enforced would have more funding available in (Mr. BERRY). by the Chair. this bill for other purposes. The notion Mr. BERRY. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, thank that countries are going to retaliate, it the gentleman from Massachusetts, you very much for the clarification. I is almost laughable. Barbados is going and I rise to support the DeLauro apologize for being a little bit off base to retaliate against the United States, amendment. there. the Cayman Islands, Antigua, Ber- It is a sad day in America when I yield to the gentlewoman from Con- muda? It is truly laughable that that someone comes to this House floor to necticut the remainder of the time. would be a part of this debate. tell us that we have to depend on com- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman had b 1115 panies that renounce their American 2 minutes remaining and the gentle- citizenship to save a few tax dollars to woman from Connecticut has 3 minutes Again, why do we want to encourage get quality products, workmanship, or remaining, so the gentlewoman is rec- companies to go offshore to set up a services. ognized for 5 minutes. post office box and not pay their fair We had a great debate a few months Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I share and their obligation in taxes to ago about allowing a foreign company think we ought to lay something out the United States? to take over six of our ports. We al- very clearly here. First of all, the no- So, I would just say to my col- most universally agreed that was a bad tion that these are folks who are going leagues, we have an opportunity here idea. It doesn’t make any difference, to compete equally with other corpora- again, and people voted on this last and those companies hadn’t renounced tions that do not have the same tax ad- year. I hope those who voted ‘‘yes’’ will their U.S. citizenship, they were for- vantage has been decried by the GAO, continue to do so and that some will eign companies; I didn’t think it was a the Government Accountability Office. have a change of heart, understanding good idea and I don’t know anybody Let me repeat their commentary. what the nature of this is all about. else who did, but I am sure there are They found that contractors who go Let’s have people, if they want to go those who did. At least the President overseas for the ostensible purpose of offshore, that is our system. They can thought it was. reducing their tax obligation to the do that at the moment. We can take a But why would we think it was a United States, and I quote, ‘‘They can look at closing tax loopholes at an- good idea to turn over the Federal offer a price that wins a contract based other opportunity. What they can’t do business, the business of the American more on tax considerations than on is to come back and feed at the Federal people that is paid for by their tax dol- factors such as the quality and the cost trough and not pay their fair share of lars, to companies that say I don’t of producing goods and services.’’ They taxes like everyone else in this country want to pay my fair share; I want to go have a tax advantage because they do is obligated to do. to Bermuda or Panama or the Cayman not pay what they are supposed to pay Let’s keep the loophole closed. Let’s Islands and I am going to pull these lit- in taxes in the United States. not reopen it at a time of record defi- tle slick tricks, and I am basically not In fact, let me be very clear again. cits when we can least afford to do it. going to pay my fair share, but I want This amendment simply continues This is a matter of patriotism and not all of the benefits of being an American what current law is. It extends the pro- profit. You want to do something for and all of the benefits of being an vision that was accepted in conference our friends and our troops overseas, American company. I want to get those last year. These companies have not close this loophole. Be a patriot and American tax dollars so that my com- suffered anything with regard to their support this amendment. pany can profit even more and pay bottom line. As a matter of fact, they Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, even less of its fair share. That is what are making profits hand over fist, and I move to strike the last word. this is all about. they are taking advantage of the tax I yield to my friend, Chairman DAVIS. I know a really good attorney. He has loophole. Yes, they make that decision; Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Well, I got a dog named Loophole. That is but the decision is ours as to whether think if you are a patriot on this issue what this business is about. We have or not we allow them to come back and you oppose this amendment. I guess pa- already covered this. It was covered all to compete for Federal contracts. triotism can be defined in a number of right, it was covered with a nice big fat I do not have a preference for what ways. loophole that made it possible for com- they chose. Under the law, they can do First of all, the GAO report that was panies that have renounced their what they want. But they should not referred to was a GAO report in Feb- American citizenship just so they be allowed to pretend to be an Amer- ruary of 2004 before Congress passed didn’t have to pay their fair share and ican company when it is time to get the Jobs Act that deals with the tax in- could still come in and rake in the tax contracts but then claim to be an off- equities in this particular area. The dollars in a way that is most unfair to shore company when the tax bill companies that are at issue pay full our own companies. comes. taxes on work and contract work that It gives these foreign companies an I also want to point out that this is performed in the United States. Ba- advantage over U.S. companies. This is does not jeopardize and does not affect sically, their offshore incorporation re- just simply not right. You don’t have existing contracts, just as it did not fers to how they look at foreign dollars to be all broke out in brilliance to fig- this year. This is about the future. coming through those and how those ure this out. It is time that this House I also want to make a point that the are viewed under the Tax Code. But the acted. We have done it before, and it is 2004 tax bill did not apply to companies Jobs Act addressed that, and the GAO time that we do it again. It is time we who already have moved offshore. report was prior to that Jobs Act. start giving people that value their There are more than 25 such companies And finally, let me just add that re- American citizenship as good a deal as that currently operate with a tax ad- taliation, Bermuda is a protectorate of it is possible to give them. I would urge vantage that their U.S. counterparts the United Kingdom. Panama is a support of this amendment. do not enjoy. So do not bring up the country and an ally, and this is a very

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slippery slope once we start getting Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I de- As a broader example, groups from into which countries can do what that mand a recorded vote. the Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, propose absolutely no risk to the The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Presbyterian, Episcopal, United Church United States at all. I think it is a bad 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on of Christ and many other faiths have amendment and I urge my colleagues the amendment offered by the gentle- been denied license to travel to Cuba to oppose it. woman from Connecticut will be post- although they have traveled there le- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Chairman, I rise to poned. gally for years. I am afraid we are get- support the DeLauro-Berry-Slaughter Amend- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE ting dangerously close to curbing the ment. This amendment will prevent new con- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an free exercise of religion in this context tracts funded under this bill from being award- amendment. and having government impose a reli- ed to corporations that set up offshore tax ha- The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, gious test. Are you truly religious vens. the Clerk will report the amendment. enough to travel to Cuba? Is this a real If a corporation is located in the U.S., and There was no objection. religion that you are representing? conducts most of its business in the U.S., and The Clerk read as follows: That is not the business that this gov- employs most of its workforce in the U.S., Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: ernment ought to be in. then it should not be allowed to avoid its tax Page 252, insert the following after line 5: Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance obligations by simply opening a post office box SEC. 945. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to amend section of my time. in the Cayman Islands or Bermuda. 515.566 of title 31, Code of Federal Regula- Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Corporate expatriates cost the United States tions (relating to religious activities in Florida. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim approximately 5 billion dollars a year in tax Cuba), as in effect on June 14, 2006. the time in opposition to the amend- revenue. Yet they are expected to reap 1 bil- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the ment. lion dollars annually in federal contracts during order of the House of June 13, 2006, the The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is each of the next 5 to 10 years. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. Chairman, what kind of message are we and a Member opposed each will con- Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of sending to Americans that work hard and pay trol 5 minutes. Florida. Mr. Chairman, this is one of their taxes when corporate expatriates are re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman various amendments that will be warded for their deliberate and shameless tax from Arizona. brought forth, I believe, today with re- evasion with millions of dollars in taxpayer- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, regard- gard to the issue of our policy toward funded federal contracts? less of where any of us stand on the de- the Communist totalitarianism in When we allow corporations to gain an un- bate over the broader issue of travel to Cuba. In fact, this amendment was fair competitive advantage in the Federal mar- Cuba, I hope you will agree that there brought up by Mr. FLAKE a year ago, ketplace by relocating overseas to skirt tax ob- should be an exemption to the restric- and it was one of the amendments ligations, what are we telling small business tions when it comes to travelers who brought up last year. Since it was owners who play by the rules? wish to travel for a religious purpose. brought to the floor last year, the pro- Corporate expatriates hurt honest U.S. tax- In fact, there is a current exemption democracy movement in Cuba, and I payers by shifting more of the tax burden onto for religious travelers. The Flake- think it is of relevance to point out, their shoulders. McGovern-Emerson-Lee amendment had an opportunity, despite the ex- And they siphon funds from the Federal would do nothing to weaken or lift re- traordinary difficulties of speaking out budget that are desperately needed for essen- strictions of any kind of travel, reli- with regard to issues of public policy, tial government services. gious or otherwise. In fact, my amend- either in Cuba or anywhere else, the To put this in perspective, consider that ment would simply prevent any pro-democracy movement had an op- today we will debate an appropriations bill that changes from being made to the exemp- portunity to speak with regard to the slashes funding for affordable housing pro- tion as it now exists. amendments that were introduced last grams. Last week, we voted on a bill that cut You might wonder, if religious travel year in this Congress. I think it is of homeland security grants. And just a few is currently permitted by law, why are relevance and I would like to make weeks ago we approved a budget that guts we proposing this amendment? Well, note of their position. critical domestic programs, such as education, let me explain. We have a letter from the leaders of veterans’ health care, public health, environ- In 1999, Congress established by law the Assembly to Promote Civil Soci- mental protection, and services for families categories of permissible travel, in- ety. Unbelievably, a year ago they were and communities—just to name a few recent cluding travel for religious exchanges. able to hold a convention for the first acts of this House. But over the past couple of years the time in totalitarian Cuba. Many of We were told these cuts were necessary— Office of Foreign Assets Control, on in- their delegates were not allowed to ar- that we just didn’t have the money to keep struction from the State Department, rive at the convention. They were de- funding these efforts. And yet, at the same has published guidelines to accompany tained. They were harassed. They were time, billions of dollars are being lost to dis- these regulations and they have in fact stopped before they left their house. honest corporations. imposed new restrictions on religious Others were arrested. The assembly We must stop hard-earned American tax travel to Cuba. They have resulted in elected leaders, something which is ex- dollars from lining the pockets of companies the denial of travel licenses to many traordinary in a totalitarian state, and that exploit tax loopholes. It is time to send the clear message that if individuals and churches and syna- those leaders signed a letter which I you want to do business with the U.S. Govern- gogues, other religions who until re- would like to introduce into the ment; you must play by the rules. cently had longstanding licenses. RECORD, Mr. Chairman, with regard to This amendment will help guarantee that This type of regulation runs counter the amendments that were brought only responsible companies can benefit from to the spirit of the 1999 law and current forth that were made, that were intro- Federal contracts. administration policy. For example, a duced last year. And I would just like It is pro-business . . . it is pro-consumer woman from Indiana went with her to say that as those leaders, one of the . . . and it is pro-American. church group to distribute Bibles and three, by the way, has since been ar- I, therefore, urge my colleagues to support participate in religious meetings and rested, is Mr. Rene´ Gomez Manzano, the DeLauro-Berry-Slaughter amendment. events. Soon after her arrival home she who signed this letter, subsequently The CHAIRMAN. The question is on was served with a notice of a several was thrown in the gulag where he is the amendment offered by the gentle- thousand dollar fine because she had today, despite not having been charged woman from Connecticut (Ms. been to a beach while she was in Cuba. but he is there today in the gulag. And DELAURO). I spoke to this woman. She had been to they said, as they expressed their oppo- The question was taken; and the a beach once to a baptism. This is how sition to the amendments that were Chairman announced that the noes ap- ridiculous these restrictions have be- filed last year, including this amend- peared to have it. come. ment by Mr. FLAKE, that the adoption

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I urge the people to sup- amples of its absolute immovability form the Secretariat of the Assembly to Pro- port the Flake amendment. and of its repressive and anti-demo- mote Civil Society in Cuba (a group that on Mr. FLAKE. I yield 1 minute to the cratic vocation as a policy of accom- May 20 and 21 successfully held in Havana gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. modation. Now, this is the position of the first congress of Cuban democrats and EMERSON). the brave pro-democracy movement in which is comprised by the majority of the Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise Cuba, which I think it is of relevance independent entities located in Cuba); and as in support of this commonsense amend- to listen to. As I say, one of them was such we can assure you—and through you ment to protect the ability of religious the Congress of that great nation—that our thrown in the gulag after making coalition does not support the adoption of groups to continue their ministries in known this position with regard to unilateral measures to completely or par- Cuba. I am aware that opponents of amendments that were filed last year, tially lift the existing embargo of the United this amendment will claim it is mis- including Mr. FLAKE’s. States, which could be interpreted by the guided and could result in tying the Another point I would like to bring Cuban regime in Havana (which has given hands of expanded religious travel to out which I think of is relevance, the continuous examples of its absolute immov- Cuba. But experience tells a different Flake amendment, he admits that it is ability, and of its repressive and antidemo- story. legal to travel for religious purposes to cratic vocation) as a policy of accommoda- Nothing in our experience of working tion. Cuba. I want to reiterate that. It is Respectfully, with the administration on Cuba policy legal. One of the existing categories for FE´ LIX ANTONIO BONNE leads to a conclusion that a liberaliza- travel to Cuba is religious travel. The CARCASSE´ S. tion of our Cuba travel policy is likely. administration does fight fraud and RENE´ DE JESU´ S GOMEZ In fact, experience tells a different abuse, people who go and say, use even MANZANO. story, a story of increased regulations, the most sacred of subterfuges, includ- MARTHA ROQUE CABELLO. increased hurdles and increased dif- ing the religious travel mantle. The ad- Mr. FLAKE. Before yielding 1 minute ficulties in all forms of travel and ministration does fight against abuse, to the gentleman from Massachusetts, trade with one of our closest neighbors. and regulations are in place to make let me simply state I have been to It is a tribute to the work being ac- sure that people who are going for reli- Cuba, as have a number of us. We have complished by religious groups that gious travel go for religious purposes. met with those who have been in prison the religious travel license has re- Now, that must be reiterated, the for their activities and others. There is ceived so much support. However, we, fact that it is legal to travel for reli- no one group that represents the pro- the supporters of the right to conduct gious purposes. The Flake amendment democracy movement in Cuba. Many nonpolitical religious work, must re- says, no funds could be spent to change people have encouraged us to do ex- main vigilant in protecting the ability the current authorization, regulation actly what we are doing. of those workers to travel to where that authorizes religious travel. So if a I yield 1 minute to the gentleman they are called. future administration wished to change from Massachusetts. b 1130 the regulation, make it stricter, make Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I it easier to travel, the regulations support this amendment. This amendment will accomplish couldn’t be changed under Mr. FLAKE’s As an American, I deeply resent any that goal. Some may call it prospec- amendment. restriction imposed by my government tive. Some may call it misguided. Ex- So I simply, as I oppose this amend- or any other government under free- perience would call it necessary. ment, reiterate that it is legal. One of dom of churches and religious organi- Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to the 13 categories of travel, legal travel zations to exercise their religion, meet strike the last word, and I yield to the to Communist Cuba is for religious in fellowship with their counterparts in gentlewoman from California (Ms. purposes. The Flake amendment is con- other countries, worship together, col- LEE). fusing, contingent, prospective, and laborate on projects of common inter- Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I want to thus difficult really to analyze with re- est and celebrate their faith together. thank the gentleman for yielding and gard to its possible effects on the fu- This administration has taken ac- for his leadership and for helping us ture. tions contrary to the very soul of what sort through this very difficult but im- But, for me, the most important fac- it means to be an American. It has de- portant issue. tor in this debate is that the people nied U.S. churches and religious orga- I am a proud cosponsor of this who are suffering the repression today nizations that have been meeting with amendment. I want to thank Mr. and who risk their lives when they their Cuban counterparts for years, FLAKE, Mrs. EMERSON, and Mr. MCGOV- make a statement like Rene´ Gomez often decades, renewal of their licenses ERN for putting this forward because Manzano did a year ago in opposition to travel to Cuba. They have imposed this is quite sensible. The majority of of this amendment, they are clear in arbitrary restrictions and definitions the American people understand this their opposition. So I reiterate their on what it means to be a church, a na- policy. It only prohibits funding for the position and oppose the Flake amend- tional religious organization or a reli- Office of Foreign Assets Control, ment. gious denomination. OFAC, for the purpose of enforcing re- Havana, June 24, 2005. For 5 months a bipartisan group of strictions on religious travel to Cuba. Hon. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, Members have asked the decision- For years, licensed religious ex- Hon. MARIO DIAZ-BALART, makers at the State and Treasury De- changes with Cuban counterparts ex- Hon. BOB MENENDEZ, partments to meet with us and U.S. isted, upholding our right, mind you, Hon. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN. DISTINGUISHED COMPATRIOTS: We have re- Catholic, Protestant and Jewish reli- our right to our religious freedom. cently learned that, at present, the HONOR- gious leaders to discuss these restric- However, the State Department re- ABLE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of which tions, but so far they have refused. cently reinterpreted this policy, which you are members is considering several pro- Now they are preparing even more re- makes no sense. Consequently, na- posals—introduced by various Congress- strictions that will discriminate among tional churches are severely restricted men—seeking to prevent or hinder the im- the many religious organizations on in carrying on their relationship with plementation of diverse measures related to the island and pick and choose who it Cuban churches. the embargo decreed by the United States against the totalitarian regime in Havana. is okay to break bread with in faith Not only does this new policy create Of course, we respect any decision that and fellowship. They will take it upon inefficient, bureaucratic hoops, but I sovereign Congress takes on this matter. themselves the right to say what con- am concerned that the administration

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I would be today to offer a series of amendments tion to resolve that. Since then we happy to accept your amendment. on earmark limitations to the Trans- have followed up with meetings and Mr. ENGEL. Thank you. portation, Treasury, Housing and phone calls and letters and still have Reclaiming my time, let me just say Urban Development 2007 appropriation. no answer. This is unacceptable. That that this is common sense. We all in a While the Appropriations Committee is why this amendment is so impor- bipartisan fashion would like to see al- is touting a two-thirds reduction in tant. ternative fuels and alternative fuel ve- earmark spending, the sad news is that Hindering the ability of religious or- hicles on the road. even with that decrease, the bill still contains more than $930 million in ganizations to forge partnerships with Once again I am here to offer an amend- pork-barrel spending. With more than their Cuban counterparts really strikes ment to push the federal agencies to follow 1,500 earmarks, this bill contains more at the very heart of our religious iden- the law and purchase alternative fuel vehicles. earmarks than all of the appropriation tity and our constitutionally enshrined I hope it will be accepted again. bills passed in each of the years 1995, freedom. I believe I am at the very least getting the 1996, or 1997. So I urge all of our colleagues to sup- attention of our colleagues. My office received This bill provides for new zoo docks, port this amendment and to stand up more calls about my amendment to this bill opera houses, bike paths, hiking trails, for religious freedom and for religious than any other bill. and 1,500 other congressional priorities, rights. So let me clear up one concern—this all paid for at the expense of the tax- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, let me amendment does not affect the purchase of payer. simply say, if we are afraid that the buses or cars or ferries by States and local- The most disturbing part of this bill Baptists, the Methodist, the ities or mass transit agencies. is that these earmarks are paid for Lutherans, the Presbyterians, Epis- It does seek to have the federal government with ‘‘funny money,’’ with fictitious copalians, United Church of Christ, and provide leadership in finally ending our na- offsets that would have never left the other faiths that are going to Cuba are tion’s addiction to oil by promoting the pur- Treasury to begin with. So while you somehow propping up the Cuban re- chase of AFVs. will hear during this debate many gime, then our worries are misplaced. If federal agencies were in compliance with times you are not saving money by get- That regime has been there for 47 the 1992 Energy Policy Act, last year the fed- ting rid of these earmarks, all the Ap- years, and to deny missionaries and eral government would have put more than propriations Committee would have to others the opportunity to go there and 25,000 more AFVs on the road. do is to simply say we are not going to convert people to the faith and to work For the major agencies funded by this bill, fund earmarks this year. We will take is simply wrong. DOT and HUD are failing to provide the lead- a lower 302(b) allocation or we will Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- ership we need. In FY05 almost 75 percent of apply it elsewhere instead of funding sent to withdraw the amendment. its cars were gasoline only. The Department of these earmarks. So that argument that The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection the Treasury has a sad record of 96 percent you will hear again and again is simply to the request of the gentleman from of their purchases being gasoline only. wrong. Arizona? Mr. Chairman, there is no one solution to We were unable to identify whose There was no objection. our addiction to oil. It will take steps and ef- earmarks are in this bill many times, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ENGEL forts from all levels of government, industry who requested them, or how they were Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I offer an and the public. We know though that small ef- chosen, because we were simply given amendment. forts can lead to big changes. The federal the manager’s amendment last The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- government can provide leadership in this ef- Wednesday, I believe, with these 1,500 ignate the amendment. fort—in fact we must. earmarks. It is very difficult, and you The text of the amendment is as fol- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on will see with some of these, they are lows: the amendment offered by the gen- very vague as to what they are actu- Amendment offered by Mr. ENGEL: tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL). ally funding. So I would submit that At the end of the bill (before the short The amendment was agreed to. oversight is tremendously difficult title), insert the following: AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE when you do not even know what the SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an earmark is really for. in this Act may be used in contravention of amendment. If it is to fund a facility, a facility section 303 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 could mean a lot of things. We do not (42 U.S.C. 13212). The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, the Clerk will report the amendment. even know anything more than that The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the There was no objection. from the manager’s amendment. We order of the House of June 13, 2006, the The Clerk read as follows: are left with these limitation amend- gentleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) ments as the only means of shining Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: and a Member opposed each will con- At the end of the bill (before the short daylight on the process, on these trol 5 minutes. title), insert the following: projects and programs and on this The Chair recognizes the gentleman SEC. ll. None of the funds made available spending, and there is plenty to shine from New York. by this Act may be used by the University of in light of this transportation bill. I Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, for the hope that we will take the time today myself such time as I may consume. construction of the William Faulkner Mu- to actually look at what we are doing. Once again I am here to offer an seum. This first amendment would limit amendment to push the Federal agen- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the the University of Mississippi in Oxford cies to follow the law and purchase al- order of the House of June 13, 2006, the from spending $1 million on the new ternative fuel vehicles. I hope it will be gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) William Faulkner Museum. This $1 accepted again as it has been accepted and a Member opposed each will con- million is part of nearly $12 million under other appropriations bills. trol 5 minutes. that the State of Mississippi has pro- I believe I am, at the very least, get- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, vided in earmarks in this bill, includ- ting the attention from our colleagues. I ask unanimous consent that all of the ing nearly $2 million in HUD grant ear- My office has received more calls about gentleman’s amendments be read. marks.

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Anyone who believes that we toward building a new wing in the Uni- already decided to spend through our cannot save money by eliminating ear- versity museums featuring a biographi- budget resolution. The funds set aside marks does not care much for the facts cal timeline exhibition dedicated to for this subcommittee will be spent. and is not much interested in them. the author who once wrote ‘‘I don’t That decision has already been made. The notion that this budget is set and care much for facts, am not much in- The decision that we are going to make now all we can do is spend up to the top terested in them . . . ’’ today is the question of where those of it belies the fact that last week we I would say that if we are interested funds will be spent. could have offered a lesser bill, a small- in the facts here, we are spending too Now, having said that, Mr. Chairman, er bill. Earlier in the process when we much money. We are often told there I welcome the opportunity to explain established the budget, we could have are criteria when these earmarks come to my colleagues the nature of this simply said we are not going to fund before the committee, strict criteria project. And I have often thought, Mr. this year. that these earmarks have to pass or Chairman, if I ever had the chance to b 1145 they are not funded. I would ask, speak to a national audience about Therefore we are going to save bil- please, someone explain what criteria Rowan Oak and the William Faulkner lions and billions of dollars. But, no, we are using to take money from tax- Museum, I would take that oppor- we passed a bigger budget and then we payers in California or Arizona or else- tunity. If I ever do get such a chance, come here today and say, darn, I wish where to pay for the William Faulkner I will tell my colleagues what an abso- we could have saved money; we just Museum in the State of Mississippi. If lute jewel is located in my district in cannot, it is too late. you can justify this kind of spending, I the form of Rowan Oak and the Faulk- Mr. Chairman, I would submit that would submit you can justify just ner legacy. people are getting tired of hearing that about anything. If you can just iden- Of course, William Faulkner is one of argument. And we simply cannot con- tify it on economic development the greatest authors in American his- tinue to spend money this way. So with grounds, what cannot be justified on tory. The recipient of the Nobel Prize that, I would urge that we accept this economic development grounds? for literature, the recipient of two Pul- amendment, and at least start, at least Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance itzer Prizes. William Faulkner is one of send some signal that we are going to of my time. the preeminent figures in the history be better stewards of the taxpayers’ Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, of this Nation, and I have in my con- money. I rise to oppose the amendment. gressional district, I am fortunate to Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman say, the home where he not only lived ance of my time. from Michigan is recognized for 5 min- for 32 years, between 1930 and 1962, Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to utes. when he died, but where he wrote so strike the last word. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, many of America’s great treasures, in- Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to economic development initiatives, EDI cluding Sanctuary; As I Lay Dying; the amendment, however well-inten- grants, are targeted grants designed to Light in August; Absalom, Absalom; A tioned it may be. Mr. Chairman, the address local economic development Fable; The Unvanquished; Go Down, amendment strikes one item in the needs. As representatives of these com- Moses; and the Reivers. Economic Development Initiative munities, it is our responsibility to en- Thousands and thousands of tourists under Housing and Urban Develop- sure that these needs when present are come to Rowan Oak and the University ment. And I would say that this item is addressed. of Mississippi each year for the express totally consistent with the purpose of While I appreciate the gentleman’s purpose of seeing the legacy of William the Economic Development Initiative efforts, I cannot help but feel they Faulkner. Our guests have included in the first place. would be better directed at real ear- Prince Edward of England, numerous As the gentleman from Mississippi mark reform, including authorizing Members of this Congress, foreign Par- pointed out, William Faulkner is one of bills, not the meaningless attack on an liamentarians, and people from all over our preeminent authors, surely one of individual project. the world. the 10 most famous authors of the 20th I urge a ‘‘no’’ on this amendment. I want to congratulate my friend century here in America. And having Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to from Arizona, and he is my friend, for William Faulkner’s home and museum the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. being consistent. If it were up to people in honor of him and showing his legacy WICKER). like my friend from Arizona, perhaps is certainly an enormous boon to tour- Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, perhaps we would never spend any money at ism and, more broadly, to tourism gen- at the end of that 2 minutes, I might the Federal level on higher education. erally, but particularly let’s say to ask the Chair’s indulgence for a little Perhaps no Federal dollars would ever American authors and English stu- more time. go to a museum of any type. It is an dents. People will flock to that place I do appreciate the chairman’s oppos- entirely honorable position to say that because of the fame of William Faulk- ing the amendment, and I think it is no local economic development project ner. instructive at this point to talk about should ever be funded. That is an hon- And so I would say that Mr. WICKER, the congressional spending procedures orable viewpoint. I do not think it is the gentleman from Mississippi, knows that we have in place. We receive the the position of the Members of the his district very well and also knows President’s budget, and the Congress House of Representatives, but it is a what it is that will have a serious im- then acts on that budget by the adop- worthy opinion nonetheless. pact on economic impact in his dis- tion of a resolution. We decide at that I would simply say that at this point trict. And this one is one of those, as so point the level of discretionary spend- the decision has been made to allocate many of them are under this particular ing this Congress will spend on a vari- the money to the subcommittee. Our initiative, which involves a partnership ety of issues. It is at that point, at the decision today is whether the alloca- between the Federal Government, in a point of the budget resolution, that we tion will be spent on priorities outlined relatively small way, very small way in decide how much we will spend on do- by the elected representatives of the its totality, and the State Government, mestic discretionary dollars. In other people or whether these funds will go and local government, and private in- words, upon our adoption of the budg- back to an agency where a nameless, vestment, private donations that will

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My With every passing year, there are ing. amendment would simply prevent fund- fewer and fewer places for young people Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, ing for this purpose. In this bill, Vir- to engage in constructive outdoor ac- I have made my comments pretty ginia is expecting more than $24 mil- tivity. And the kids that this affects do clearly. I oppose the amendment. I be- lion in earmarking, with more than $3 not have cars, they cannot take mass lieve that Mr. WICKER spoke elo- million in HUD grants alone. transit, they cannot afford taxicabs. quently. I also think that Mr. OLVER This is compared to States like Wyo- This is an area where they can get to made it pretty clear that this is not ming and Vermont which receive less and be able to find some alternative to the resolution that we would look for than $1 million in total earmark funds joining a gang and joining into illegal on this particular situation. in this bill. Why is the Federal Govern- activity. Mr. Chairman, I oppose the amend- ment adding to the wealth of the Fair- With every passing day, there seem ment. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. fax County Park Authority by giving it to be more and more ways for them to Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- $50,000 for field improvements? How get into trouble. Athletic activity is ance of my time. does this earmark relate to the central one of the best alternatives to gang ac- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on purpose of HUD programs, which I tivity. the amendment offered by the gen- thought was to help house people? There is an old saying, ‘‘You can pay me now or you can pay me later.’’ This tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). Mr. Chairman, I welcome the jus- The amendment was rejected. tification for Federal funds in this investment, if it just saves one kid case. from a life of crime and a career in the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE prison system, will be well worth the Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time. dollars in this particular case. amendment. But in my district, our constituents The CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will re- frequently tell me there are pressing from Virginia rise to control the time port the amendment. needs; can we help out over and above in opposition? The Clerk read as follows: what they might be able to get in the Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. I do. Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: political process? A lot of the people The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is At the end of the bill (before the short that this helps generally have been recognized for 5 minutes. title), insert the following: powerless at the ballot box, they have Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available been unable to get it through the usual by this Act may be used by Fairfax County, Chairman, I appreciate my friend tak- allocation of park authority funds, Virginia Park Authority for field improve- ing the amendment out of turn. I rise which tend to go out to wealthier ments in Annandale, Virginia. in opposition to the Flake amendment. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the areas. The $50,000 that Mr. FLAKE is trying to Under the HUD portion of this bill, order of the House of June 13, 2006, the strike would go to the Fairfax County that is where this earmark comes from. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Park Authority to renovate fields in There are programs that are supposed and a Member opposed each will con- Annandale, Virginia. to be used to fund revitalization pro- trol 5 minutes. Baileys Crossroads, Seven Corners, grams. That is exactly what this is, in The Chair recognizes the gentleman Culmore in the Mason District, is just the Annandale, Baileys Crossroads from Arizona. inside the Capital Beltway in Northern area. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this Virginia. Like many areas, they are ex- This project is good use of these dol- amendment would bar Fairfax County periencing significant problems with lars. This project, I think, will help the from using $50,000 in Federal taxpayer gangs. They have a heavy immigrant young people in our district turn away dollars for field improvements in An- population, and thousands of low-in- from the influence of gangs and get nandale, Virginia. come, low-cost apartments. them into more constructive activities. When I first saw this earmark, I had I might add, open space is at a pre- More importantly, I think it is an in- trouble understanding why the Federal mium in these areas. One way we can vestment in the future. So it is for Government was giving $50,000 to the make a positive impact on the gang these reasons in this particular case Fairfax County Park Authority in Vir- problem is to give the kids something that I rise to oppose the Flake amend- ginia for field improvements. Fairfax to do, and that is just what we are try- ment. County is the 11th wealthiest county in ing to accomplish with this particular Mr. Chairman, I would just reiterate the United States. I used to live there. earmark. that putting one kid into a gang with It is a wonderful county. Has a wonder- The playing fields in question are the crimes that could be committed ful park system and a big budget. used by youth athletic leagues that and a life in the prison system is worth Why the Federal Government is fund- bring kids in, offering them any num- a lot more than the $50,000 that we ing this, I just do not know. The coun- ber of positive experiences as alter- have asked for and earmark in this bill ty’s 2007 available funds will total natives to joining gangs and keeping that will improve these fields and around $3.38 billion, total county funds. them out of trouble. This is a much make them available to a wide array of In 2004, the median household income more urbanized part of Fairfax County. young people. in Fairfax County was $88,133, double It may be in the aggregate a wealthy Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance the national average of $44,684. county, but I can tell you the people of my time. The Fairfax County Park Authority that this impacts are the lowest of the Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield in Virginia received over $100 million low in terms of their incomes. myself such time as I may consume. in revenue in 2005, and spent under $70 But we have apartments in this Mr. Chairman, let me simply state million. Again, this is the park author- Seven Corners area where you have two again, Fairfax County’s available budg- ity that we are funding here, adding or three families living in two-bedroom et funds for 2007 are around $3.38 bil- over 30 million in net assets in one apartments. This is a more urbanized lion. The Fairfax County Park Author- year alone. part of the county. The county has ity received over $100 million in rev- In 2005, the assets of the Virginia over a million people. enue in 2005 and spent under $70 mil- Park Authority exceeded its liabilities Open space is at a premium. Just a lion, adding over $30 million in net as- by more than $419 million. Along with couple of years ago, a soccer field sets in 1 year alone.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11205 I would submit that it is the county’s know better than the Federal bureau- For example, just last week we had responsibility to decide what the prior- crats on how to spend this money, why an extensive debate regarding the sup- ities are, and if they decide that the not earmark the whole thing? I might plemental appropriations bill, which priorities are not to spend $50,000 where hear agreement there. was designed to provide vitally needed we want to spend it here, then perhaps That is what we seem to be doing. We funds to fight the war on terror in the it ought to be taken up with the coun- keep going more and more and more. In Middle East and, above and beyond ty, but not come to the Federal tax- 1994, I think there were a total of fewer that, to provide critical funding for re- payer again and again and again for than 2,000 earmarks on all appropria- lief for those people who are impacted these dollars when the local officials tion bills. Last year there were over by hurricanes in the gulf coast. The have turned them down for whatever 10,000. The dollar value keeps increas- gentleman felt that that spending reason. ing. within that package was unacceptable I can go in my own State and say, the So we simply have to go the other enough to him that he voted against city I live in, they will not appropriate way. In 2006 the transportation appro- those efforts. money for the Little League field close priation bill included $250,000 for the In contrast, when we attempted to to my home. I would like there to be city of Banning, California for city weigh and measure carefully those funds for that. So, go to the Federal pool improvements. Similarly, the 2005 funding requirements, I thought that taxpayer. I could do that apparently. It transportation bill included $250,000 for supplemental did a fabulous job. I would meet the criteria, but it is the city of Banning, California for con- voted in favor of it. So we have a dif- wrong. We should not do that. struction and renovation of the city ferent approach relative to how we Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance pool. would impact the Federal budget. of my time. So this is $500,000 tacked onto In this instance, we are talking about Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. $250,000, tacked onto $250,000 for a pool, very, very small pieces of money. The Chairman, I yield back the balance of that to my understanding, has not even other involves billions of dollars, but my time. been built yet. they were critical Federal responsibil- ities. The gentleman in this instance is Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield b 1200 back the balance of my time. addressing by way of a couple of The CHAIRMAN. The question is on They are waiting for more funds to amendments a region in California that the amendment offered by the gen- come from the Federal Government ap- has faced very, very explosive growth. tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). parently before they even build this The communities within the region are The amendment was rejected. pool. How does this happen? How does made up of people who are largely the community pool receive a revenue AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE older, senior citizen. They do not have stream out of the Federal Treasury? Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an an industrial base. I think this is simply the wrong way amendment. There is, in one instance, a very in- to do business. We have got to stop. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will re- teresting cooperative project between What better place to stop than right port the amendment. the community involved, the city, a The Clerk read as follows: here on this amendment and say we are community college and senior citizen going to send a signal to the taxpayers organizations to make sure that there Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: that we are going to do business dif- At the end of the bill (before the short is a recreational activity that will not title), insert the following: ferently? only assist the schools’ physical edu- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance cation programs but also supplement by this Act may be used for the city of Ban- of my time. the vital economic needs of that com- ning, California, for renovations to the city- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, munity. owned pool. I rise in opposition to the amendment. The gentleman has suggested that The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is nothing has been done in the appro- order of the House of June 13, 2006, the recognized for 5 minutes. priations process regarding reducing gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, spending over these recent years. Let and a Member opposed each will con- every one of these projects relative to me suggest the reality is much dif- trol 5 minutes. the gentleman’s comments, must re- ferent than that. The fiscal year 2007 The Chair recognizes the gentleman late to the eligibility of the CDBG pro- House Agriculture appropriations bill from Arizona. gram. Every single one. We don’t waive includes $35 million less in Member Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this ear- the requirements. projects than last year’s bill. mark limitation amendment would In fact, to show how worthwhile we The Military Quality of Life bill re- prevent $500,000 from being spent on think these projects are, for the very duced Member projects by $40 million renovations to the Banning, California, first time this year the committee is compared to last year. The current city-owned pool. imposing a 40 percent match for each of House Interior appropriations bill re- This $500,000 is part of nearly $12 mil- these projects. We think that each EDI duced Member projects by $89 million. lion provided to the State of California is so meritorious that with just a little We have brought about a small revo- in HUD earmarks. Now, I live in the bit of CDBG seed money, these organi- lution in this last year in the appro- Southwest. I know the desert can get zations and cities will be able to lever- priations process. Every one of our awful hot, and there is nothing better age other funds for the same goal. They bills came in under budget and well than taking a swim. But I do not know do, and it does work. ahead of time. Working with the other why we ought to give the Federal tax- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance body, we were able to send all of our payer a bath every time somebody of my time. conference reports to the President’s wants a swimming pool. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair- desk for signature without having an That being said, again here, I wonder man, I move to strike the last word. omnibus bill at the other end. what criteria we use when these ear- Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to The gentleman, paying lip service to marks come forward. If we can say that the amendment as well. The gentleman reducing the budget in this amend- swimming pools, city-owned swimming who presents the amendment has ex- ment, reduces spending by something pools are eligible for Federal funding, pressed in many ways his commitment like .0007 percent. The reality is that then what is not eligible for Federal to reducing Federal spending across whatever money might be theoretically funding? Do the criteria mean any- the board. There is not any doubt that saved by his amendment will go back thing in that regard? Is anything open? he and I disagree relative to the way into the pool and bureaucrats will Why not earmark the entire bill. we should go about reducing the Fed- spend the money. If we accept the premise, which we eral budget and impacting the national I believe that the President should seem to accept in this House, that we debt. and has the responsibility to present

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Third, the assumption in clause 3 of Indeed, in this instance the gen- The Clerk read as follows: rule XXI that obligation limitations tleman seems to have much more con- Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: will be administered on the basis of fidence in bureaucrats downtown than At the end of the bill (before the short past practice of the administering he has in the Members of the House title), insert the following: agency is confined to projects under who do their work every day, day in SEC. ll. None of the funds made available section 1602 of TEA21 and section 1702 and day out, year in and year out, in by this Act may be used for the Bakersfield of SAFETEA–LU. Beltway System, California. our subcommittees. Fourth, the project in the amend- Indeed, I strongly object to that style POINT OF ORDER ment offered by the gentleman from which would suggest a Member’s pre- Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Chairman, I raise Arizona is designated as a Project of conceived notion is better than the a point of order against the amend- National and Regional Significance in work of the House. I urge, very strong- ment offered by the gentleman from section 1301 of SAFETEA–LU. ly, to have the Members vote against Arizona. Fifth, the funding for projects in sec- these proposed amendments that sug- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman will tion 1301 of SAFETEA–LU are part of gests that either one Member or indeed state his point of order. the level of obligation limitations for bureaucrats can do the job better than Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Chairman, this fiscal year 2007 established in section the committee. amendment violates clause 3 of rule 8003 of SAFETEA–LU. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I appre- XXI. It reduces obligation authority From that review, and as asserted by ciate the comments. When the gen- and associated outlays below the levels this point of order, the Chair finds that tleman says that this money will go provided in Public Law 109–59 in viola- the point of order established in clause back into the pool, I hope we are not tion of rule XXI, clause 3. 3 of rule XXI, together with the accom- talking about another swimming pool The CHAIRMAN. Is there any Mem- panying statutory scheme, were de- here. ber wishing to be heard on the point of signed to insulate certain projects Let us remind ourselves what we are order? If not, the Chair is prepared to specified in SAFETEA–LU from collat- talking about here. Whether this fund- rule. The Chair has examined clause 3 eral legislative change. Under that ing is being spent by a Federal bureau- of rule XXI, which originally was statutory scheme, the amount pre- crat, I would submit that if they are adopted by the enactment of section saying that we ought to be spending scribed for the instant project specified 8101(e) of the Transportation Equity in section 1301 correlates directly to, money to offset the spending of some Act for the 21st Century as an exercise swimming pool in Gilbert, Arizona in though it does not account entirely for, of rulemaking power, which was the level of obligations set forth in sec- my district, that would be wrong. A amended by section 8004 of the Safe, Federal bureaucrat, we ought to have tion 8003, and the funding specified for Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Trans- oversight and say you shouldn’t do that project may not be redirected portation Equity Act: A Legacy for that. But that doesn’t mean that we elsewhere in the program. Con- Users (SAFETEA–LU) in order to con- ought to do it ourselves. I mean, it is sequently, a measure placing a restric- form the rule to the current law au- tough for us to make a credible case for tion on that project would have a thorizing funds for highway and transit oversight of the Federal agencies when esponding effect on the level of obliga- programs. Clause 3, in part, reads as we are spending money like this. This tions. follows: The Chair therefore holds that the is a swimming pool. ‘‘It shall not be in order to consider a The notion that the criteria now has amendment offered by the gentleman bill, joint resolution, amendment or a 40 percent match that we have to get from Arizona, by prohibiting funds in conference report, that would cause ob- the local folks to kick in money as the pending bill for the specified ligation limitations to be below the well, boy, who wouldn’t? Who would project, would, in the words of clause 3 level for any fiscal year set forth in not offset their budget? What local mu- of rule XXI, cause an obligation limita- section 8003 of the Safe, Accountable, nicipality would not jump at the tion for fiscal year 2007 to be below the Flexible, Transportation Equity Act: A chance to pay only 80 cents on the dol- level set forth in section 8003 of the Legacy for Users, as adjusted, for the lar or 50 cents on the dollar for a new act. highway category or the mass transit project that they have, swimming pool The point of order is sustained. The category, as applicable.’’ or otherwise? Where did this end? amendment is not in order. Clause 3 also states: Where does this end? It is no better if AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE ‘‘For purposes of this clause, any ob- it is a Federal bureaucrat. But, boy, we Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an ligation limitation relating to surface look horrible if we say, hey, we spend amendment. transportation projects under section money better than Federal bureau- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will re- 1602 of the Transportation Equity Act crats. We are going to spend it on a port the amendment. and section 1702 of the Safe, Account- swimming pool in Banning, California. The Clerk read as follows: able, Flexible Efficient Transportation Simply wrong. Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Equity Act: A Legacy for Users shall be At the end of the bill (before the short ance of my time. assumed to be administered on the title), insert the following: Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, basis of sound program management SEC. ll. None of the funds made available I yield back the balance of my time. practices that are consistent with past by this Act may be used for Xerox Area Road The CHAIRMAN. The question is on practices of the administering agency Improvements, Monroe County, New York. the amendment offered by the gen- permitting States to decide High Pri- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). ority Project funding authorities with- order of the House of June 13, 2006, the The question was taken; and the in State program allocations.’’ gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Chairman announced that the noes ap- The Chair will make certain findings and a Member opposed each will con- peared to have it. concerning the language of the rule trol 5 minutes. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand and the provisions of the existing law. The Chair recognizes the gentleman a recorded vote. First, clause 3 of rule XXI, identi- from Arizona. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause fying a ‘‘floor’’ below which a propo- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I won’t 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on sition may not ‘‘cause obligation limi- speak for long on this. This is an the amendment offered by the gen- tations to be,’’ points to levels set amendment that seeks to limit Monroe tleman from Arizona will be postponed. forth in section 8003 of SAFETEA–LU. County in New York from spending $1

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Clearly, the Constitution provides strengthen our quality of life, and I Xerox is a Fortune 500 Company. It is the power of the purse to the House, would only ask the gentleman to please a $15.7 billion global enterprise and a and clearly, as elected representatives consider this process that he has valued employer to Monroe County, of the people of New York or Arizona brought before us today. This $1 mil- New York. The Xerox area they are or Michigan, we need to help establish lion will leverage tens of millions of speaking of is made up of 47 major priorities for the spending. The Found- private sector investment, will enable buildings, 5.5 million square feet. I sim- ing Fathers put that power in our hundreds of people to gain their liveli- ply don’t know why the Federal Gov- hands. We need to exercise it wisely. hoods in upstate New York, to compete ernment, Federal taxpayers, are being Our committee, under the leadership in the globally competitive world and asked to essentially pave their drive- of Chairman LEWIS, has done a great allow us to maintain our tax base and way. deal to reduce Federal spending. In our quality of life. Monroe County has already offered fact, nondefense discretionary spending We support the quality of life for peo- many incentives to Xerox, including a has led us to today in terms of reduc- ple of Arizona. We would ask no less $500,000 loan for new equipment, ing spending, and so great credit from the gentleman for the people of $100,000 training grant from Empire should be given to the chairman and to New York. State Development and incentives the Appropriations Committee. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield through the County of Monroe Indus- This expenditure is very important myself such time as I may consume. trial Development Agency. to New York State. We are involved in The gentleman mentions that he does a competition not just with other b 1215 not begrudge those in Arizona seeking States but with other countries around water subsidies, for example. I do. I Let me just say how pernicious this the globe, and across the country we hope the gentleman will join me in vot- becomes when the Federal Government have seen great American jobs lost to ing against the extension of the next weighs in on behalf of local govern- global competition where other coun- farm bill, which gives massive sub- ments who are seeking to incentivize tries and those communities are sup- sidies to cotton farmers in Arizona. private companies to locate their facil- porting those business’ moves to those They should not have those subsidies. ity there. You are inevitably picking places. We have seen it happen with They should not have them anywhere. winners and losers. UTC, with General Electric, with So I simply think we have got to If Xerox is not going to locate their Kodak, and certainly here with Xerox. start somewhere, and when we say we new facilities or more facilities or We are working with local munici- are going to incentivize and we are more employees in Monroe County, palities, the town of Webster, the going to join with local governments in they are going to do it elsewhere, in County of Monroe, the State of New incentivizing businesses to come, again another part of the country, and it is York, to incentivize, to try to retain I have to ask the question. I would love likely that we may have to fund job those jobs in upstate New York. some guidance from the chairman of training or other in that other area Now, Xerox is a major player. They the committee on what would happen if where it is moving from. are investing tens of millions of dollars the city of Newark, New Jersey, for ex- At what point do we say this is not in the location to build a new building, ample, said we are trying to lure Xerox our business? The Federal Govern- to put in new processes. Upwards of $50 to come here and we would like you to ment’s business is not to weigh in and million is their investment. What we help. How does the committee make aid one local government at the ex- are doing is providing one-fourth of the the decision? Do you look at seniority pense of another. That is essentially public investment: one-fourth Federal, of the Member who is asking? Do you what we are doing here. a portion local, a portion county, and a look at something else? What criteria Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance portion State, to make the improve- are then used? When does the Federal of my time. ments that will facilitate the construc- Government stop weighing in and pick- The CHAIRMAN. For what purpose tion of this facility and the access and ing winners and losers? does the gentleman from Michigan egress for the employee. Is that a lot to Again, if they are relocating facili- rise? ask? ties, they are relocating from some- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. To oppose the I would ask my colleague and friend where else. How do we jump in and say amendment. from Arizona, whose State has bene- we are going to do it here and not else- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is fited from hundreds of millions, if not where? recognized for 5 minutes. billions of dollars, of Federal dollars Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, support, taxpayer support, my con- ance of my time. I yield myself such time as I may con- stituents in New York that helped to Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, sume. build all the water projects across the I yield back the balance of my time. The Transportation, Community and West, that enabled people to live in The CHAIRMAN. The question is on System Preservation program is au- otherwise very inhospitable places. I the amendment offered by the gen- thorized to fund a wide variety of understand they now have designs on tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). transportation projects that improve the water from the Great Lakes be- The amendment was rejected. the efficiency of the transportation cause they cannot sustain the popu- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE system in the U.S., reduce the impact lations in the desert where they have Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an of transportation on the environment, chosen to live. New York taxpayers and amendment. and other purposes. Michigan taxpayers and California tax- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will re- The purpose of this project, and soon payers, New Jersey taxpayers, have port the amendment. I will yield to Mr. WALSH, in question helped to subsidize the livelihoods of The Clerk read as follows: is to rehabilitate several roads in Mon- the farmers of Arizona. We do not be- Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: roe County, New York to bring them up grudge them that. We think it is great. At the end of the bill (before the short to acceptable standards and improve The Salt Road project, other water title), insert the following: safety. These are eligible activities for projects across the southwest are pro- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available the program, as defined in law. viding a livelihood, the electricity, the by this Act may be used by the city of

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Yet we are asked to fund it. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) tion, we would hope; but specifically My staff went so far as to send an e- and a Member opposed each will con- the city wants to use these dollars to mail to the committee staff requesting trol 5 minutes. evaluate regional economic and busi- help in determining the intended use of The Chair recognizes the gentleman ness trends and hone in on specific sec- appropriated funds in some of the par- from Arizona. tors that have the strongest growth po- ticularly cryptic line items. We did not Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield tential within Hancock and Brook receive anything back. I can under- myself such time as I may consume. County. They are looking for economic stand that. There was a lot going on This amendment would limit the city diversification as an alternative to the this past weekend. There were 1,500 of Weirton, West Virginia from spend- condition that they are experiencing. earmarks added Wednesday of last ing $100,000 on a facility. Now, I am not For example, as an industrial town, week. It is tough to get around to de- being deliberately vague here. This is Weirton and the surrounding area have ciding what they are, but I would sub- all we know. This is all we know about a number of brownfield properties. mit that if we cannot, we should not this earmark. Again, city of Weirton, These properties sit idle, but if prop- bring them to the floor and ask Mem- West Virginia, we are spending $100,000 erly redeveloped and integrated into a bers to vote on them, just to vote on on a facility. I would ask for guidance sound economic development effort, appropriating money for ‘‘facility’’ from the committee as to what that fa- strategically planned, they could be when it may or may not be a facility. cility is, or the author of the amend- home to new businesses and could gen- Mr. Chairman, I retain the balance of ment. erate high-paying job opportunities for my time. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance those unemployed constituents. Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to of my time. Examples of those businesses might strike the last word. Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I be a period in this area that would in- I had the impression that the gen- rise in opposition to the amendment. clude clean coal technology industry, tleman from Arizona is now switching The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman medical device manufacturing, but off the issue that we are talking on and from West Virginia is recognized for 5 moving from brownfields to a thriving raised a whole bunch of others to try to minutes in opposition to the amend- economic sector takes careful plan- create some sort of a category. I want ment. ning, which is what this funding pro- to go back to this particular one. Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I vides. No State in our great country has yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance over the past at least two generations, sume. of my time. and probably more than that, suffered I welcome the opportunity to speak Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield greater economic distress and greater on the floor this afternoon about the myself such time as I may consume. job loss than West Virginia. Thousands needs of work in West Virginia in this Again, I would ask again, we do not and thousands of families have mi- particular appropriation. If there is know, is it a facility? Is it not a facil- grated to other States, to West Vir- any town in our Nation that is deserv- ity? I guess it is planning for perhaps a ginia’s great loss and to the gain of ing of economic development dollars facility, maybe not. Are we simply sub- those other States. from this appropriation bill, it is sidizing the city of Weirton, West Vir- Now, Weirton, West Virginia is one of Weirton, West Virginia. ginia? Are we in the practice of sub- those places that has been right on the Weirton is a steel town. Growing up sidizing all cities who are having trou- point of the sphere of this economic around a nearby steel mill started in ble with their budget? Where do we distress and job loss. As the gentleman 1909, the mill and the town grew quick- pick and choose? from West Virginia pointed out, it has ly, and at its peak, the mill employed Again, we are tasked with providing had serious losses of jobs in the steel about 14,000 employees. However, oversight. How do we provide oversight industry, and its population has de- downturns in the steel industry in the if we do not even know if we are fund- clined precipitously. Precipitously. late 1970s and early 1980s reduced the ing a facility or not? It is very difficult to bring back dis- number of employees to approximately Let me just give a couple of other ex- tressed communities in situations like 7,000; and today, as a result of our Na- amples in this bill, ones that I am not that, and it is a hard effort to do the tion’s trade policies that are very inju- highlighting today. Other examples of planning and to figure out what are the rious to basic industry America and, in vague earmarks, $250,000 to the Salva- projects that are the greatest chance of particular, our steel towns across the tion Army Family Enrichment Center success to bring back jobs. Nation, today the number of employees in Anchorage, Alaska, for the construc- at Weirton Steel hovers around 1,250, tion of a ‘‘blank.’’ The sentence was b 1230 down from that 14,000 number several not completed; $250,000 to the city of And there can be no greater purpose, years ago. Marathon, Florida for the construction it seems to me under the Economic De- The West Virginia congressional del- of a facility. Again, is it a facility? It velopment Initiative under HUD, than egation, in cooperation with the Inde- may or may not be. We do not know. to provide help in communities exactly pendent Steelworkers Union, we fight How can we offer oversight in that like that. This project, because of the every day for policies that favor case? breadth of it and the need in the area, Weirton’s hardworking steelworkers This is what it says: $400,000 to the meets all the criteria that HUD has and their families. South Valley Community Dental in Al- set, and it is totally consistent with Well, despite our best efforts, Mr. buquerque for the construction of a the purposes of the Economic Develop- Chairman, the loss of steel jobs has re- new, again, ‘‘blank.’’ The sentence was ment Initiative program under HUD. sulted in some of the highest unem- not completed; $200,000 in transpor- So I rise in strong opposition to the ployment rates in my State. Brook tation funds for Cedar Bluff, Alabama, amendment that has been offered by County and Hancock County have un- no further description; $550,000 to Ed the gentleman, however well inten- employment rates approaching 7.6 and Roberts Campus, Berkeley, California. tioned it may be. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on 8.6 percent. No other description. What is the the amendment and hope that that will This grant combats those unemploy- money for? We have no idea. prevail. ment rates. As requested by the city of We are, in the Congress, tasked with Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, Weirton, these funds, coupled with oversight. This is all we are given from I move to strike the last word, and I other funds like CDBG dollars, gen- the committee; $750,000 to the city of yield such time as he may consume to

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the gentleman from Texas (Mr. well intentioned, but these aren’t going gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) BONILLA). anywhere. and a Member opposed each will con- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Let me just say again. As I men- trol 5 minutes. from Texas (Mr. BONILLA) is recognized tioned last week or a couple of weeks The Chair recognizes the gentleman for such time as he may consume. ago, this is the only opportunity we from Arizona. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. have. This is it. If we are going to offer Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this KNOLLENBERG) will have to remain on any oversight, this is it. And when we amendment seeks to limit the City of his feet. get amendments that say for a facility, Yucaipa, California, and I think it was Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I and let me just say that my staff e- misspelled in the manager’s amend- thank the chairman for yielding. It was mailed the committee last Friday and ment that this is from, from spending once said that one of the definitions of said, please, can you give us further ex- $500,000 on an athletic facility at insanity is doing the same thing over planations so that the authors of these Crafton Hills College. Funding for a and over again and somehow expecting amendments can come to the floor and California community college project a different result. That is what we are better defend them? Please let us know should be under the jurisdiction of the seeing here with these amendments what this is. We didn’t get anything State, not for Congress. that are being presented, and I would back from the committee. Nothing. This $500,000 is part of nearly $12 mil- say to any Member who would attempt That was 4 or 5 days ago. lion provided to the State of California such tactics that there is a demonstra- Now, I understand it is a difficult in HUD earmarks, which is part of $87 tion of a lack of consideration for all of thing, but maybe the committee ought million in total earmark funds in- the hard work that has gone into put- to think that maybe 1,500 earmarks in cluded. This is the highest amount of ting these bills together. the manager’s amendment might give any State in the bill. Questions have been raised by the au- rise to a little suspicion that we can’t You would expect that. California is thor of this amendment about the spec- police this very well; that when we are a big State. But, still, when we are ificity of where some of the money is spending money on swimming pools spending HUD monies on athletic fa- going on some of these line items that and facilities that we don’t even know cilities at community colleges, I would are being discussed, and therein lies an whether it is a real facility or not, that submit something is wrong. We should illustration of the problem that exists we have overstepped our bounds. not be doing this. here. The grunt work in the trenches I am not going to apologize for stand- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance that is done day in and day out by ing up and offering 12 amendments, 12 of my time. Members of the subcommittee, by the out of 1,500 that we could choose. There Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, good professional staff goes back some- is nothing wrong with that. In fact, we I rise in opposition to the amendment. times many weeks and months. And ought to be doing it more often. So I The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is when these kinds of amendments are would ask for the indulgence of the recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, brought up, without any knowledge Members. This process, this is the only opportunity we have. We found out I yield myself such time as I may con- that is even acknowledged by the au- about the amendments last Wednesday. sume. thor of the amendment, it is a frivolous We go to the committee and attempt to The gentleman claims this money waste of time for Members on both look at them. We are told we can only should remain apparently in the hands sides of the aisle. look in the committee at one binder, of the bureaucrats downtown, and I So I would ask any Member who right there. We can’t even take it back would ask him what do bureaucrats would operate using this tactic to take to our office to study these amend- know about economic development or that into consideration. It is like a ments. Not until Friday did we get a constituent needs in Arizona or Detroit football team that takes the field copy. As soon as we did, we sent an e- or Yucaipa, California? The gentleman every week with the same team and mail back saying please give further from Yucaipa, California, has already winds up losing 50–0. And some might explanation on these amendments. We spoken eloquently on the needs of the say that the team that takes the kick heard nothing back. constituents in the City of Yucaipa. in the tail every week, well, they have What else are we to do? I am asking. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote, and I reserve the good heart because they want to come What else are we to do? balance of my time. back again and fight another day. But I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, again, I at some point you have to measure The CHAIRMAN. The question is on do not know what else to say on this what that person’s brain is all about as the amendment offered by the gen- one. I think we have spent enough time well and what kind of consideration is tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). on it. This is money for an athletic fa- shown to those who work hard in the The question was taken; and the cility, a HUD grant for an athletic fa- trenches every day for the teams and Chairman announced that the noes ap- cility in Yucaipa, California. Simply, to those ‘‘fans’’ or constituents that peared to have it. why we are spending money on that I are also looking at what we are doing. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand don’t know. So I would ask again that any Mem- a recorded vote. I yield back the balance of my time. ber who is using these tactics that it is The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, a great thing to come and present an 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on I yield back the balance of my time. amendment. Some Members offer the amendment offered by the gen- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on amendments on a regular basis that tleman from Arizona will be postponed. the amendment offered by the gen- have a true conviction about what they AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). are trying to accomplish, and then Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an The question was taken; and the they realize that they are not going to amendment. Chairman announced that the noes ap- accomplish much and they turn around The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will re- peared to have it. and work on something else. port the amendment. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand Wise up, I would say to anyone pro- The Clerk read as follows: a recorded vote. posing these kinds of amendments. Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Again, it is an attempt to do some- At the end of the bill (before the short 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on title), insert the following: thing over and over again and somehow SEC. ll. None of the funds made available the amendment offered by the gen- expecting a different result. by this Act may be used by the city of tleman from Arizona will be postponed. I thank the Chairman for yielding. Yucaupa, California, for the design and con- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I think I struction of a multipurpose athletic facility Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an am the best intentioned multiple- at Crafton Hills College. amendment. amendment loser in the House these The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will re- days, I guess. I keep being told I am order of the House of June 13, 2006, the port the amendment.

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Also, under EDI, as I The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the stop? Where do we say this is not the understand the process, a 40 percent order of the House of June 13, 2006, the role of the Federal Government? Where local match is required. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) do we say local government knows And I would note as well that this is and a Member opposed each will con- best. an authorized program. The gentleman trol 5 minutes. We say that we know better than may have a concern about the author- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Federal officials and bureaucrats over ized program, but this has been an ef- from Arizona. in the Department of Transportation fort that has culminated over more Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this or elsewhere where to spend money, than 12 months to try to qualify under amendment would limit the Strand then it stands to reason that those at the EDI accounts, which were first au- Theater Arts Center from spending the local level know a lot better than thorized back in 1974 under section 108 $250,000 for conversion of a theater in we do about what to spend money on. of the Community and Housing Devel- Plattsburgh, New York, into a per- Sometimes in these cases these are fa- opment Act. So authorization is not forming arts center. cilities that they have decided specifi- the issue. This is a program that has had con- I simply have trouble again under- cally not to fund, yet we are going to gressional votes and presidential signa- standing why the Federal Government go ahead and fund them. tures over the years, and it has evolved should pay $250,000 to renovate a the- That may or may not be the case in into the current form. This project ater in Plattsburgh, New York. This is this case. But when we are saying we not the only frivolous earmark in- finds itself on the floor today in vir- know best, we are going to decide tually every other way over the past 5 cluded in the HUD grants in this bill. where these monies are going, whether Others include $100,000 for the Village years that each and every EDI program or not it is leveraging local funds, we has come before us. of Jamestown, Ohio, for building ren- simply can’t justify it to the Federal ovations to the Jamestown Opera taxpayer. b 1245 House. We need to remind people again and It does not find itself on the floor at Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. Chairman, if I again we have a deficit this year of this moment by a process of whim or may, either the Clerk designated the somewhere between $300 billion and political leverage or whatever other wrong amendment or the gentleman is $500 billion, depending on how you nefarious means the gentleman lies be- on the wrong script. count and what you count. We have a hind it. It is quite the opposite. Mr. FLAKE. I apologize. We will send Federal debt approaching $8 trillion, I think it is important to note this down the one we intend to do. and yet we are spending money to ren- project was rejected under the EDI The CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman ovate theaters in small towns across process just a year ago. It could not ask unanimous consent to withdraw the country. demonstrate that it met the qualifica- the amendment? Where do we say we have done tions, that it met the requirements Mr. FLAKE. I do. enough? This ought to be done at the under that program. And there are a The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, local level or it shouldn’t be done at number of them. You have to provide the amendment is withdrawn. all. But how can we justify using tax- proof of resulting job creation. Your There was no objection. payer money at the Federal level for funding is restricted so you can have The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will re- projects like this? no personnel expenses. You cannot pay port the new amendment. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance for program operations. You cannot re- The Clerk read as follows: of my time. imburse expenses at any level, includ- Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, ing debt service. At the end of the bill (before the short I rise in opposition to the amendment. For more than the past year local title), insert the following: citizens who have worked so hard on SEC. ll. None of the funds made available The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. this initiative have hired professional by this Act may be used by the Strand The- consultants, have conducted a menu of ater Arts Center in Plattsburgh, New York, Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, analysis and feasibility studies, all of to convert the Strand Theater into a per- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman it part of the public record and all of it forming arts center. from New York (Mr. MCHUGH). designed to meet the requirements and The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. Chairman, I thank the initiatives under the EDI account. order of the House of June 13, 2006, the the distinguished chairman, and, first I have to say the folks who have put gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) of all, Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to forward that effort and worked so hard and a Member opposed each will con- say that I wish the record to show I am would be very, very surprised to hear trol 5 minutes. not only willingly here, I am eagerly the gentleman’s concern. The Chair recognizes the gentleman here in support of this program. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, from Arizona. I know one of the legitimate con- I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman Mr. FLAKE. I thank the Chair and cerns and criticisms about the process from New York (Mr. SWEENEY). the Members for their indulgence, and of so-called earmarking has been that Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, I I apologize to the Member from New where funds are being sought too often thank the chairman for yielding me York. they are done anonymously. That is this time, and I rise in opposition to As I mentioned here, this is funding not the case here. I am proud to have the amendment and in support of the for the Strand Theater Arts Center, penned my name to it, and it is also Strand Performing Arts Center, not be- $250,000 for the conversion of the the- not the case in any project I have ever cause it is in my congressional district, ater in Plattsburgh, New York, to a sought. I believe it is in the taxpayers’ because it is not; but because I recog- performing arts center. There are other interest to have transparency, and I nize it as an important part of eco- earmarks in the bill of this type: am proud to be associated with this nomic development in the north coun- $100,000 for the Village of Jamestown, project. It is the right thing to do. try, a part of the State of New York Ohio, for building renovations to the I am also happy to try to help the that I partially represent. Jamestown Opera House; $100,000 to the gentleman answer some of the ques- Let me suggest that I play a little off Metropolitan Theatre Foundation in tions that he asked. I have to be frank, of my colleague, Mr. MCHUGH’s com- Morgantown, West Virginia, for the I am more than a little confused by the ments and the notion that what I

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Maybe that is where the reforms 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on BERG, along with myself and the gen- and the oversight would be best di- the amendment offered by the gen- tleman from California (Mr. DOO- rected, because by playing by the rules, tleman from Arizona will be postponed. LITTLE) had a colloquy clarifying the the people of the north country have AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. TIAHRT House’s intention to stop the IRS going an expectation here that they are Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, I offer into the tax preparation business. going to improve their economic cli- an amendment. The reason why we are opposing this mate, a place that is incredibly dis- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- is stated very well by Mr. Alford, presi- tressed, that is in the national inter- ignate the amendment. dent and CEO of the National Black est, I believe, to help assist, and that The text of the amendment is as fol- Chamber of Commerce. He believes will be able to improve the quality of lows: that the prohibition should be sup- life. Amendment offered by Mr. TIAHRT: ported. He says, number one, that the At the end of the bill (before the short Things like being able to recruit good current Treasury Secretary, the IRS doctors to come to work at the Cham- title), insert the following: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Commissioner, as well as President plain Valley Physician’s Hospital, a to the Internal Revenue Service by this Act Clinton’s last IRS Commissioner, are place that endeavors to develop a car- may be used to develop or provide taxpayers on record of opposing such a plan, and diological unit that will provide the with free individual income tax electronic for very good reasons. opportunity for the people of the north preparation and filing products or services I am going to quote Mr. Alford. He country to not have to drive or relo- other than through the Free File program said, ‘‘It is extremely difficult to fath- cate their families hundreds of miles and the Internal Revenue Service’s Taxpayer om that a government agency whose away. This adds to the quality of life Assistance Centers, Tax Counseling for the Elderly, and the volunteer income tax assist- primary responsibility is tax collection and the recruitment potential. and tax compliance would not be biased I also want to make a brief comment ance programs. In addition, no such funds may be used to implement direct interactive against helping the individual taxpayer about the comments by Mr. WALSH and online electronic individual income tax prep- when it comes to maximizing deduc- associate myself with them. New York aration or filing services or products, or a re- tions. The IRS and State tax collectors State is a donor State. We send tens of turn-free system as described in section 2004 are under constant pressure from law- billions of dollars every year in Federal of the Internal Revenue Service Restruc- makers to maximize revenue intake.’’ tax dollars. New York State taxpayers turing and Reform Act of 1998. He said that they would likely do ev- send to the Federal Government more The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the erything legally possible to minimize than they receive in return. A $250,000 order of the House of June 13, 2006, the deductions on those tax returns if they earmark for the Strand Theater Arts gentleman from Kansas (Mr. TIAHRT) prepared them. Center which will help with the eco- and a Member opposed each will con- Following what Mr. Alford said, nomic development in a depressed area trol 5 minutes. those that would be impacted most are is a concern for all of the people of New Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, minorities because they are usually York, and, I believe, all the people of I reserve a point of order against the single, one-job, wage-only type tax- this Nation. gentleman’s amendment. payers that use the 1040 EZ form. They I think this is an appropriate use of The CHAIRMAN. A point of order is would be the ones at greatest risk. It is Federal dollars. I think if the gen- reserved. not the wealthier Americans who spend tleman is sincere about his efforts to The Chair recognizes the gentleman money to have their taxes prepared by provide the proper oversight, he ought from Kansas. to direct them towards where they Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, I yield an expert, but it would be more likely ought to be properly directed, and that myself such time as I may consume. that the IRS would minimize the de- is where the rules are made up for it. Mr. Chairman, my amendment is rel- ductions of lower income earners. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I yield atively simple. It says that none of the Also, Mr. Chairman, it is not really myself such time as I may consume. funds in this bill will be made available apparent how much this system would I appreciate this debate. As I have for an income tax electronic prepara- cost. The IRS says just to design the said before, this is the only forum we tion and filing system at the IRS, system would cost $300 million, and ad- have to try to exercise a little fiscal being prepared by the IRS. ministering, keeping upgrades and discipline over this process. Now this is a stopgap measure for maintaining the software is not in- A few speakers prior mentioned it is just 1 year until we thoroughly review cluded in that. And the private sector the definition of insanity to stand up, before the authorizing committee acts already has those products. Software is do the same thing, and expect you are upon this. The IRS is attempting to do available. I use Tax Cut software to going to get a different result. I don’t a return-free tax system where they prepare my own taxes. know that I will ever get a different re- would write the software and admin- This is where the government is try- sult here. I understand this process. I ister the software so people could have ing to compete with the private sector. understand log rolling. I understand their taxes prepared by the IRS. I think it is inefficient. I think that it what this is about. But somebody has They first tried to do this in 1998. is difficult for us to believe that they to stand up at some time. They announced it during their annual would try to maximize deductions for I think the definition of insanity is software developers conference. We taxpayers, especially those in lower in- assuming that the taxpayers are buy- tried to stop it. Congress was success- come levels and those that are minori- ing this, that they believe this is a ful. They did not move forward with it. ties. good use of Federal taxpayer dollars. I In 2000, once again, they tried to pro- Number five, lastly, is polling. The think they see it for what it is. I sim- pose a tax software business inside the Wall Street Journal recently in an on ply think you have to stand up at some IRS. Congress protested and the IRS online poll of 3,000 respondents, 70 per- point and say enough is enough. That backed off. cent of them said we should oppose the is what we are doing here. In 2001, they tried a different avenue IRS getting into the business of pre- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- through the U.S. Postal Service. Again, paring individual tax returns. ance of my time. Congress weighed in and the plans were Mr. Chairman, I realize that this The CHAIRMAN. The question is on again dropped. would be subject to a point of order the amendment offered by the gen- In 2002, the IRS used its e-govern- under clause 5 because of the way our tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). ment project and EZ tax filing system. House rules are written.

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Their overall goal is to thrax attacks it endured. sial, and I also think it should have the strong squeeze additional revenue from people who I feel strongly that contracting out support of the Ways & Means Committee. already pay their fair share of taxes. the Postal Service police officers with This amendment simply prevents the IRS In my home state of California, where they private sector personnel with the train- from creating its own electronic tax prepara- have been unsuccessfully trying to implement ing or arrest authority or ability to tion and filing service, or a ‘‘Return-Free’’ tax such a system, a recent poll showed that 67 carry weapons puts constituents, in- system, without first coming to Congress and percent of Californians say they do not want cluding postal employees and patrons the Ways & Means Committee to present and the government to do their taxes. of postal facilities to move in the oppo- explain their plans in public and receive con- The Tiahrt amendment would have pre- site direction as the war on terror con- gressional authorization for their program. vented all of that, and I am disappointed it will tinues. Rather than infringing on the Committee’s In short, I believe that the Postal jurisdiction—as the Chairman has indicated— not be a part of this bill. Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, I ask Service’s plan is pennywise and pound this amendment protects the Committee’s unanimous consent to withdraw my foolish. I want to thank the ranking oversight authority. Our income tax system is highly complicated and burdensome for tax- amendment not because I believe it is member of the Transportation Sub- payers and Congress should work to stream- necessary, but because it is under a committee for yielding me this time. I line and simplify the tax code. The solution to point of order; but will carry on the also want to thank the chairman of the these problems is not to empower the IRS to battle to make sure that the IRS does Committee on Government Reform for assume an intrusive and complicated role as not get into the business of competing his time and commitment to keeping income tax preparer. with the private sector and taking ad- the highest level of security at postal This amendment simply ensures that if the vantage of those in lower income lev- facilities and helping to ensure the IRS seeks to assume such a role, it must do els. safety and security of not only all of so with the prior authorization of Congress. A The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, the postal facilities and its employees Return-Free tax system would represent a tre- the amendment is withdrawn. but the American public and its mail mendous change in our system of tax collec- There was no objection. at large. tion. Under such a system, the IRS would Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF present taxpayers with a bill which they would strike the last word, and I yield to the FLORIDA have to either challenge or pay. I don’t believe gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Chair- the IRS should be in the business of preparing Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, man, I offer an amendment. tax returns, and I’m convinced that such a I want to thank the ranking member The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- system has dangerous and unavoidable con- for yielding to me. ignate the amendment. flicts of interest with the IRS taking control of Mr. Chairman, I planned to offer an The text of the amendment is as fol- tax preparation, auditing, and enforcement. amendment to H.R. 5576 to limit the lows: For the first time in the history of our income use of funds within the act to prevent Amendment offered by Mr. HASTINGS of tax system, the principle of voluntary compli- the contracting out of jobs of the post- Florida: ance by U.S. taxpayers would be turned on its al police officers. At the end of the bill, before the short head and the federal government would be Based on a security assessment that title, insert the following: charged with assessing taxes directly. This predates either the anthrax attacks of SEC. ll. None of the funds made available structure poses serious implications for tax- 2001 or 9/11, the Postal Service is pro- in this Act may be used to eliminate, con- payers’ rights, privacy and security. Some dis- solidate, co-locate, or plan for the consolida- ceeding with an ill-conceived plan to tion or co-location of a Terminal Radar Ap- agree and think the IRS should be in the busi- decrease the number of professional proach Control (TRACON). ness of tax preparation. I think it’s inappro- law enforcement personnel at a number priate for this system to be implemented with- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the of postal facilities nationwide. In lieu order of the House of June 13, 2006, the out action by Congress. I don’t . . . and I of offering an amendment, the Chair- think it is essential that Congress establish the gentleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) man of Government Reform has agreed and a Member opposed each will con- rules if there is to be such a system. to write a joint letter to the Post- There are too many questions and concerns trol 5 minutes. master General outlining our concerns The Chair recognizes the gentleman about a Return-Free system to allow it to regarding the contracting out of the move forward without the scrutiny and ap- from Florida. postal police officers. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Chair- proval of Congress. This amendment makes Further, the letter will ask the Post- certain that the appropriate deliberation takes man, I yield myself such time as I may al Service to base its security decisions consume. place. on more recent assessments and to put Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today Mr. Chairman, I rise today with on hold any plans for cuts or redeploy- to express my disappointment that section 206 other colleagues to offer an amend- ments until updated threat assess- and this amendment will not be a part of the ment prohibiting the FAA from elimi- ments are complete. FY07 Transportation, Treasury and Housing nating, consolidating, colocating or Nearly 900 men and women serve as and Urban Development Appropriations bill. planning to consolidate or colocate any postal police officers. Postal police are Section 206 and Mr. TIAHRT’s amendment terminal radar control centers which would have stopped the IRS from spending fully trained, uniformed law enforce- are referred to as TRACONs. taxpayer dollars to develop a return-free tax ment personnel who have full arrest The TRACON system guides planes filing system or a direct online interactive tax authority. They ensure a safe environ- within a 40-mile radius of the airport filing system or web portal. ment at postal facilities located in on their takeoffs and final approaches. Having the IRS prepare our taxes is a little major metropolitan areas that are con- b 1300 like having fox guard the hen house, isn’t it? sidered high risk. They are the first re- This is a bad idea from start to finish. sponders on the scene of any crime In an effort to save money, the FAA Right now there is no way to prevent the that occurs at postal facilities. has embarked on an ambitious consoli- IRS from implementing a return-free tax filing Since 9/11, the Federal Government dation and collocation plan which will system or a direct online web portal. has moved aggressively to replace con- significantly limit our air traffic ca- A return-free tax filing system would burden tract security personnel with full-time pacities in the future. small businesses, and raises serious privacy Federal employees to appropriately ad- The FAA’s current consolidation pro- and data security concerns. dress terrorist threats. Seeking to pro- posal seeks to eliminate 14 of 24

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In other instances, consolidation over the West. delayed or benched after more than $16 mil- runs the risk of placing undue stress on And finally, I would say this is such lion in earmarks have been worked on over nearby TRACONs already having to a bad idea, but it would be a terrorist the past 3 years by my Idaho colleagues and deal with larger airspaces and staffing dream. To consolidate all of our air me. shortfalls. traffic control into one center would be This setback will negatively impact the eco- For example, under the FAA’s plan, a tremendous target for those folks. nomic development opportunities, security and the TRACON in Boise, Idaho, will be And so, with that, Mr. Chairman, safety concerns we have expressed to the consolidated into a TRACON in Salt once again I thank Mr. HASTINGS for House and Senate Appropriators in support of Lake City, Utah. This will leave the his leadership on this and for the time. funding for this project. entire State of Idaho with no TRACON And I would like to offer letters from Colleagues, we aren’t talking about decreas- at all, and controllers in Utah will be the Governor, from the National Guard ing the size of government or lowering our directing approaching aircraft into Bureau and also from other interested costs here. Until FAA can articulate real cost Idaho airports, well over 300 miles parties for the record. savings and a national strategy for TRACON away. Mr. Chairman, in support of the amendment collocation and consolidation, we ought not go In Florida, the FAA is planning to offered by Mr. HASTINGS, the FAA has em- down this path any further. I urge your support consolidate the TRACONs of Miami barked on a plan to collocate TRACON— for the Hastings/Wexler/Shaw/Foley Amend- International, Ft. Lauderdale/Holly- radar—facilities from airports around the ment. wood International, and Palm Beach United States. MILITARY DIVISION, International airports, all within a My colleagues from Idaho and I have had a STATE OF IDAHO, Federal high risk urban area, into one number of contacts and meeting with FAA on Boise, ID, January 27, 2006. Hon. LARRY E. CRAIG, TRACON. this issue—and still, there are few answers U.S. Senate, Once this plan is implemented, if a and lots of concerns about the proposed move Washington, DC. terrorist attack or a natural disaster of the only TRACON located in Idaho—Boise DEAR SENATOR CRAIG: Thank you for all were to strike the Miami TRACON, Airport—to collocate facilities at Salt Lake City. your efforts on behalf of the Idaho National then all three major international air- There are lots of reasons I could share Guard. I know you are aware of a recent Fed- ports would lose their approach radar about why this move is of concern to my con- eral Aviation Administration (FAA) proposal system. Controllers in Jacksonville, stituents and I: redundancy of TRACON facili- to remote the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) at Boise Air Terminal to which is more than 350 miles away, ties in the vast Intermountain West, dramatic Salt Lake International. I would like to would be where they would be con- growth in the region, air space flexibility for voice the Idaho National Guard’s strong ob- trolled. our biggest airport, which also serves as the jection to this proposal. Finally, the southern California home to Idaho’s active Air National Guard as Aircrews from the Air and Army National TRACON, the busiest in the country, well as the National Interagency Fire Center, Guard operate here on a daily basis and fly reported 12 close calls between January which serves the whole West. thousands of sorties each year. They are ex- and May 31 of this year. This total is But there are general concerns that I think perienced at getting into and out of the air- up from only seven close calls during speak to why it is important to support the port traffic area. Controllers also gain a fa- miliarity with an area and become ex- the same period last year. amendment offered by Mr. Hastings: tremely adept at controlling traffic within Just imagine if southern California Poor cost analysis—limited savings: The that area. The familiarity controllers have controllers already operating in a high FAA has only been able to show negligible of our local area and their knowledge of our risk urban area and facing staffing savings with the proposed collocation. After local weather phenomena allows them to shortfalls have to direct their daily two meetings and repeated requests for de- provide expedited services that will not be workload of more than 6,000 flights and tailed cost information—to include short-term feasible with a controller located in Salt those flights in a nearby region. expenses and savings, as well as long-term Lake. I know of many occasions when their Mr. Chairman, this is not a question projected costs, etc. knowledge of the area and its weather pat- terns has resulted in the safe recovery of our of whether or not consolidation can On April 27, my delegation colleagues and guard airplanes and helicopters as well air- logistically be done. It can be done and I met with Administrator Blakey, at which time craft from Mountain Home AFB. I am also it is being done. On the contrary, this a rudimentary cost savings analysis was pro- concerned that this proposed change may re- is a question of what should Congress vided, claiming only $2.47 million in savings strict our use of the short field approach and be willing to risk for consolidation to over 25 years—less than $100,000 per year. landing strip and that its use may be denied occur? More importantly, by the FAA’s own admis- when other aircraft are operating on the The FAA’s consolidation of sion, this ‘‘analysis’’ does not take into ac- main runways, significantly limiting our TRACONs runs the grave risk of leav- count all personnel costs, such as the need to training opportunities. I am doubtful con- trollers located at Salt Lake will ever gain ing our air traffic system vulnerable hire additional controllers due to loss of flexi- the familiarity that would allow them to during critical times. ble scheduling, dual training and other effi- provide the same exceptional service we cur- Mr. Chairman, I yield the remainder ciencies currently used at the Boise tower, as rently enjoy. of my time to my colleague from well as other potential cost increases. Sir, of utmost concern to me is the margin Idaho, Representative OTTER. Therefore, the planned move will likely re- of safety that will not be possible with a con- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman sult in greater costs over that 25-year period. troller in Salt Lake. Whether the separation from Idaho is recognized for 1 minute. Poor Planning: It appears that the FAA’s is between participating traffic and our C– Mr. OTTER. In my 1 minute, Mr. ‘‘alternatives analysis’’ being conducted on 130’s operating on the short field, fire fight- ing aircraft operations or our helicopter op- Chairman, I would like to make a cou- TRACON collocation does not have a long- erations, we enjoy a relationship with the ple of points that were already touched range plan or vision. TRACON that allows us to operate our mili- on by Mr. HASTINGS, but are awfully There is no plan on how TRACON facilities tary aircraft with civilian traffic simulta- important to the whole idea of the con- will be collocated and/or consolidated around neously in a safe, expeditious environment. solidation of TRACON. the Northwest—let alone across the country— We cannot accept anything less. First off, the FAA has furnished us as they look to maximize use of their new Finally, thanks to your great efforts, Boise with rules on cost savings which are STARS radar system. At least none has been will complete a new control tower within the just totally unrealistic. next few years. This great addition to the communicated by the FAA when questions airport combined with the National Guard’s Number two, in the Boise airport to have been raised at meetings. efforts to relocate its munitions storage area which Mr. HASTINGS referred we have The process, as presented by FAA staff, ap- will allow for a significant growth oppor- not only general aviation, commercial pears to be based solely on those projects tunity at the airport. Attracting major fly- aviation and the National Guard con- that are currently working on getting funding or ing operations in the future will depend on

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Thank you for your continued support of your time and consideration. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amend- the National Guard and the Boise Air Ter- Sincerely, ment. minal. If I can be of any further assistance, DIRK KEMPTHORNE, I yield the balance of my time to my please let me know. Governor. friend from Florida (Mr. MICA). Sincerely, Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, Mr. MICA. Mr. Chairman, Chairman LAWRENCE F. LAFRENZ, I rise in opposition to the amendment. KNOLLENBERG has done an excellent job Major General, The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is in explaining the situation, and secu- Commanding General. recognized for 5 minutes. rity issues raised by this amendment Mr. KNOLLENBERG. The location of are in fact bogus. There are no nega- STATE CAPITOL, tive security consequences resulting Boise, ID, February 1, 2006. a TRACON has absolutely no effect on from the TRACON consolidation that Hon. NORMAN Y. MINETA, controllers’ ability to manage aircraft Secretary, Department of Transportation, or the capacity or capabilities of any is being proposed. In fact, as chairman of the Aviation Washington, DC. airport. This is because TRACON con- Subcommittee, I have a report from DEAR SECRETARY MINETA: I am writing to trollers do not have to have visual con- GAO which talks specifically about the express my concerns regarding recent efforts tact with aircraft as today’s radar by the Federal Aviation Administration to benefits of a TRACON consolidation. evaluate the consolidation of some Terminal technology allows it to see the aircraft. Let’s be frank about this issue. This I understand that the gentleman is Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facili- is an issue that does concern some concerned about the complexity of the ties. It is my understanding that Boise Air- movement of personnel, and some per- airspace in south Florida and the risk port is one of the facilities under consider- sonnel in FAA will be displaced. But ation. of hurricanes and terrorist attack on what we are doing is we are modern- The Boise Airport serves a region that con- south Florida. izing the system. We are actually up- tinues to experience exponential growth, ne- The fact is the busiest airspace in dating and upgrading the system. We cessitating expansion of the airport’s facili- America is in New York, Chicago and are putting in better communications ties. Over the past few years, I have been Atlanta, served by TRACONs located working with Idaho’s congressional delega- so that we can have backup systems off the airport site that have been con- tion in the effort to secure federal funds for that we don’t have now. the construction of a new air traffic control solidated with other facilities. With respect to the TRACONs in tower at the Boise Airport. So far, Congress Although I agree that the airspace in south Florida, and I represent south has designated roughly $16 million to date south Florida is complex, the New Florida, again we will be consolidating for this purpose. The federal request has in- York airspace, with three major air- three of these. We will still have Jack- cluded a budget for construction of a new ports located within 10 miles of Man- control tower complete with an electronics sonville as a backup. It is just like hattan, is far more complex than south Houston did in the case of Hurricane suite, including radar approach control. Florida. And any one of the three While I understand and support efforts to Katrina when they picked up the re- streamline government expense, I find little major New York airports serves more sponsibility for the gulf coast. savings opportunity with the removal of traffic than all of the Miami area air- So we can have safety, security in radar approach control from the Boise Air- ports. However, a total of 15 airports in times of national emergency. We can port to Salt Lake City. I question the value this area receive services from a single also have efficiency with the limited of this consolidation when other facilities in TRACON located on Long Island. taxpayer dollars, and upgrading this the region that handle less air traffic are not Consolidation would not affect con- under consideration for similar consolida- technology will do an even better job tinuity of operations during a terrorist in these new consolidated TRACONs. tion. attack or during a catastrophic hurri- I also have several concerns about safety So they are bogus arguments. I would and service for air traffic at the largest air- cane. There are contingency plans in like to try to accommodate and we will port in our state. 1 believe that knowledge of place to respond to such situations. try to accommodate replacing these the area by the radar controllers is critical The backup for the Miami, West Palm personnel in the least disruptive fash- to safety. This interest has been expressed Beach facilities is a Miami en route ion to their families and to their ca- by controllers and pilots, both with a vested control facility. In fact, the colocation reers. But this is, unfortunately, a per- interest in personal and passenger safety. of the West Palm Beach TRACON to sonnel matter within FAA. Additionally, given the unstable weather Miami actually reduces the risk that a It is time to modernize, upgrade and conditions in the Boise area firsthand up- storm could disrupt service. This is be- dates on local weather conditions are im- bring together the best, most efficient, proved by the added ability of a local radar cause the Miami TRACON is built to safest system for the traveling public controller to simply look out the window. withstand a Category 5 hurricane, un- and the flying public through consoli- Finally, the Boise Airport has National like the West Palm Beach TRACON. dation of these TRACONs. Guard operations co-located at the airport Just a couple of examples of consoli- Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to property. These local military operations re- dated TRACONs. A single TRACON on strike the last word. quire a great deal of flexibility that a Salt Long Island serves 15 airports, includ- Mr. Chairman, I am intending to Lake City approach could not provide. I have ing LaGuardia, Newark and JFK and speak for a few minutes and then I will a vested interest in maintaining every ad- the most complex airspace in America. yield the remainder of my time to the vantage I can provide to Idaho’s Air National The Potomac TRACON serves 10 air- Guard. My state has some of the finest gentleman from Florida to finish the guardsmen in our nation and those men and ports. Five different TRACONs were remarks that he wishes to make. women are serving admirably in the war consolidated in one facility in Mr. Chairman, and Members, this is a against terror. I am in disfavor of anything Warrenton, Virginia. The FAA also op- simple limitation of funds amendment. that might affect their ability to train or erates TRACONs in southern California It would prohibit the use of funds in perform admirably. that include 22 airports and extend this appropriation bill for the 2007 fis- If TRACON facilities were to move to Salt from San Diego to LAX, and a northern cal year from being used to eliminate, Lake City, Idaho would be the only state in California TRACON that serves 21 air- consolidate, collocate or plan for the the nation without radar approach equip- ports. consolidation or collocation of a Ter- ment capability. In addition, consolidation would limit or end the airport’s ability to do The fact is we do not have TRACONs minal Radar Approach Control, simultaneous visual approaches, which at every airport and we don’t need TRACON, all of them all over the coun- would effectively make the Boise Airport a them at every airport, not with the try. That sounds like a fairly strong one-runway airport and significantly de- technology that we have. We do not piece of medicine.

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I have not seen them, ment offered by the gentleman from save energy in Federal buildings. This amend- as the ranking member of this sub- Florida (Mr. HASTINGS). ment’s requirements can be met by the Office committee with jurisdiction, and I am The question was taken; and the Act- of Management and Budget and the agencies concerned when a Member from a grow- ing Chairman announced that the noes receiving appropriations under this act step- ing State, growing fast, but a spread appeared to have it. ping up to its responsibilities of rigorously car- out State like Idaho comes and says Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Chair- rying out the intent and reporting requirements there will be no TRACON there. That man, I demand a recorded vote. of section 301 through 303 of Executive Order doesn’t surprise me particularly. There The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to 13123. will be some other States that will not clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- The National Energy Conservation Policy have TRACONs, and if there is low air ceedings on the amendment offered by Act as amended, since 1978 has set out a traffic that may be appropriate. But I the gentleman from Florida will be program for making Federal buildings models have seen no plan justifying what is postponed. of energy efficiency. The Energy Policy Act of being planned to be done. We have not AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GORDON 2005 updated that act by establishing energy been told, and I am concerned in par- Mr. GORDON. Mr. Chairman, I offer efficiency goals for Federal buildings for fiscal ticularly in relatively urban areas an amendment. years 2006 through 2015, by establishing a about consolidation of these, though The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk program for metering energy use in Federal that may be exactly where they should will designate the amendment. buildings, and by upgrading requirements for be done. The text of the amendment is as fol- the procurement of energy efficient products in So with the limitation that has been lows: Federal buildings. The current building per- proposed, I am going to support the Amendment offered by Mr. GORDON: formance requirements for Federal buildings gentleman’s amendment at this time, At the end of the bill, before the short we are focusing on are: and hope that that might make certain title, insert the following new section: Through life-cycle cost-effective energy that I am informed by the bureaucracy SEC. 945. None of the funds made available by this Act shall be used in contravention of measures starting in fiscal year 2006, to re- at FAA of exactly what their plans are the Federal buildings performance and re- duce energy consumption per gross square by the next time we end up with this porting requirements of Executive Order foot of Federal buildings of the agency by 2 kind of effort on their part. 13123, part 3 of title V of the National Energy percent per year through 2015; So with that, I yield the remainder of Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8251 et To design new buildings for all-around sus- my time to the gentleman from Flor- seq.), or subtitle A of title I of the Energy tainability, including energy efficiency, on a ida. Policy Act of 2005 (including the amend- life-cycle basis; Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I thank ments made thereby). To further save energy by procuring Energy the ranking member for yielding to The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Star and FEMP-designated products for use in me. And let me answer quickly what order of the House of June 13, 2006, the those buildings; the FAA is weighing in closing some of gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. GOR- To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by air traffic control facilities. Reno DON) and a Member opposed each will switching from petroleum to natural gas and would go to northern California. Fres- control 5 minutes. renewable energy sources, and by eliminating no and Bakersfield would go to Las The Chair recognizes the gentleman unnecessary energy use; Vegas. Pensacola would go to Meridian, from Tennessee. To set up metering in Federal buildings that Mississippi—excuse me, Gulfport would Mr. GORDON. Mr. Chairman, I yield permit energy use to be measured at least go to Meridian and Tallahassee would myself such time as I may consume. hourly; and go to Pensacola. Lincoln would go to It is my understanding that the To reduce water consumption and associ- Omaha, and Dayton and Columbus chairman of the subcommittee as well ated energy use. would go to Cleveland. Those are just as our ranking member have agreed to Sections 301 through 303 are the proce- some of the suggestions. accept this amendment. So I will be dures now in place to provide Federal agen- Why I asked for time, Mr. OLVER, is very brief. cies with the funds they need to achieve the to respond to my good friend from Or- Our Federal Government wastes building performance requirements and to hold lando and central Florida to tell him about $250 million a year by not enforc- them accountable for achieving their building that I don’t think this proposal is ing our own regulations on conserva- performance requirements. Section 301 re- bogus at all. I don’t think that he can tion in our buildings. This amendment quires that each agency’s budget submission demonstrate to me that Orlando and simply says that within those areas to OMB shall specifically request funding nec- Jacksonville are ready to handle, ei- within this jurisdiction of this com- essary to achieve the goals of that order, ther in the event of a natural disaster mittee that they will abide by the cur- which essentially are a restatement of the or a destruction in the nature of the rent laws, no additional laws, and I Federal building energy efficiency and water kind of disasters that we prepare for in think we will wind up saving a lot of use requirements. Budget submissions are to our homeland, that it would allow, money for the taxpayers and be a lead- include the costs associated with Energy Sav- among other things, that it would be a er. ings Performance Contracts, utility energy-effi- smooth transition. I don’t believe that This amendment forbids funds to be used in ciency service contracts, and other contractual to be the case. Workload is simply contravention of the buildings performance platforms for achieving conservation goals, added to those facilities where they goals and reporting requirements of the build- life-cycle cost-effective products, and construc- don’t exist today because those centers ings performance requirements of two public tion of sustainably designed new buildings, will be completely gone if the FAA gets laws and one executive order. In doing so, it among other energy costs. Section 302 re- its way. adds no new statutory or regulatory require- quires each agency to develop an annual im- Simply put, during these critical ments for Federal agencies. For instance, with plementation plan for meeting its building per- times we should not be limiting our air historic preservation requirements, or where formance requirements. Section 303 requires traffic capacity, and I believe that that there are local market conditions, Federal annual reports to the President by January 1 is what my amendment remedies. And agencies are still authorized to acquire the of the next fiscal year on agency progress in I certainly didn’t bring it here with best available space in support of the agen- meeting its goals. any thought in mind of it being bogus. cy’s mission. Its purpose is to bring attention In recent years, funds requested for energy All the air traffic controllers that have to the priority the Federal agencies should conservation purposes have not kept up with

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11216 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 the need, leading inevitably to the many of the that transit projects which were for- Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- goals and requirements not being met despite merly able to qualify now have a high- sent to withdraw my amendment. the fact that on a life-cycle basis, energy effi- er standard. The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection ciency improvements generally save substan- For some projects this change was an to the request of the gentleman from tial amounts of money. Annual agency reports inconvenience. But for the Northstar Minnesota? to the coordinating body, the Federal Energy Corridor Rail Project, a New Starts There was no objection. Management Program, FEMP, and the subse- Project planned to run through my dis- Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, I quent FEMP reports to Congress are often trict in Minnesota as well as through move to strike the last word. Mr. Chairman, as we are seeing, we several months overdue. Thus budgetary deci- the districts of my colleagues, Mr. have got a lot of business at hand here sions are predicated on data that is at least 1– RAMSTAD and Mr. SABO, this eleventh today and a number of amendments yet 2 fiscal years behind. Through the inclusion of hour rule change may be an insur- to come and the desire to try to move this amendment in H.R. 5576—Transportation, mountable obstacle. forward and finish our work here. But Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, I cannot stress enough how problem- this is an important bill that really es- the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and atic and counterproductive FTA’s deci- tablishes the Federal priorities in Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for sion to change the rules was given the transportation, really does that at a fiscal year 2007, Congress is making clear to progress towards a Full Funding Grant time when we are faced with great fis- the Department of Treasury and other agen- Agreement for Northstar. They have made great progress in recent months. cal constraints and the need to move cies that construct or operate buildings using forward. They have already received the 50 per- funds provided under this act, that it expects So I would ask my colleagues, as cent local match requirement funded those agencies and OMB to make energy con- they come forward to the floor, to real- servation in buildings a priority and to take all by the State. They have agreed in prin- ly understand the constraints of time reasonable means both to carry out their re- ciple with BNSF Railway Company. that we have and the constraints of sponsibilities and to meet the reporting re- They have completed their environ- floor action because, as we know, to- quirements as described above. mental review process. They have com- morrow we will be debating at length Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, will pleted advanced preliminary engineer- the involvements in Iraq and their im- the gentleman yield? ing and the planned stations, mainte- portance to the Nation, something that Mr. GORDON. I yield to the gen- nance facilities and track improve- the American people will ask us to pro- tleman from Florida. ments. So we have made great vide great clarity for them. Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, I progress, but it is clear that we need to So as we move forward, we have dis- thank the gentleman for raising this make sure that we can move to the cussed a number of issues, including important issue, and we would be next level. the issues by my friend from Arizona, happy to accept his amendment. I am not opposed to the new FTA Mr. FLAKE, on the earmarking process Mr. GORDON. Mr. Chairman, I yield standards. I am just opposed to its and its appropriateness and whether back the balance of my time. being applied in the eleventh hour. the process for oversight is appro- The Acting CHAIRMAN. The ques- Given the time and the energy that we priate. I want to point out that the tion is on the amendment offered by have put into this, we want to make process has been appropriate, but ear- the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. sure this eleventh hour change does marks make up a very small percent- GORDON). not limit this very positive project age, six-tenths of 1 percent of all of The amendment was agreed to. from moving forward. Federal expenditures and that this AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. KENNEDY OF I will not force this issue for a vote process here, the American people can MINNESOTA here today, as I intend to keep working rest assured that this Congress is doing Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. with the FTA, the Department of its job with great diligence. Chairman, I offer an amendment. Transportation, and my colleagues to AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. KING OF The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk fix this issue. But I want to bring this IOWA will designate the amendment. attention to the House while we debate Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I The text of the amendment is as fol- funding for our country’s important offer an amendment. lows: transportation programs. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk Amendment No. 2 offered by Mr. KENNEDY Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, will will designate the amendment. of Minnesota: the gentleman yield? The text of the amendment is as fol- At the end of the bill (before the short Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. I will lows: title), insert the following: gladly yield to my friend from New Amendment No. 5 offered by Mr. KING of SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Iowa: under this Act may be used to apply the re- York on this issue. At the end of the bill (before the short vised cost-effectiveness index rating system Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, I un- derstand the gentleman is withdrawing title), insert the following: established by the Federal Transit Adminis- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available tration (described in its April 29, 2005, ‘‘Dear his amendment, and I know this is an in this Act may be used for the construction, Colleague’’ letter) to the Northstar Corridor important project in the gentleman’s expansion, renovation, or building of the Los Rail project. district in Minnesota and that the Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the State and the FTA are working to fi- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the order of the House of June 13, 2006, the nalize the details on this commuter order of the House of June 13, 2006, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. KEN- rail line. gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) and a NEDY) and a Member opposed each will Let me say for the record, we will Member opposed each will control 5 control 5 minutes. watch the progress as this bill moves minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman to conference and as the Northstar line The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Minnesota. moves to full funding status. from Iowa. Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. I thank the gentleman for with- Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, Chairman, I rise today because I am drawing his amendment. this amendment just simply states deeply concerned about a change of Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. that there is a construction project in policy that took place last May at the Chairman, reclaiming my time, I look Los Angeles that would not be avail- Federal Transit Administration. forward to working with my good able for funding out of this bill, and it In an innocuous sounding ‘‘Dear Col- friend from New York and others on is about $300,000. league’’ letter, FTA announced that it the committee. We both support fiscal Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance would change its system of recom- responsibility and Federal transpor- of my time. mending New Starts Projects for Full tation projects, and I know we agree Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, I am Funding Grant Agreements. In plain that common sense must be a hallmark willing to accept the gentleman’s English the impact of this change is of that process. amendment.

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The question is on yield to the gentleman from Florida American people understand that as the amendment offered by the gen- (Mr. YOUNG), the chairman. local representatives, we are the clos- tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING). Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair- est representatives that they get to The amendment was agreed to. man, during the discussion on these ap- their expenditure of Federal tax dol- Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, I propriation bills, there have been a lars. Therefore, every 2 years they have move to strike the last word. number of amendments to strike out the opportunity to voice their pleasure As I was saying earlier, Mr. Chair- issues that were added by the com- or displeasure with us as Members of man, we have a lot of very important mittee rather than requested by the Congress in terms of whether we are legislation to come and Members are administration. I think that is a good handling the public purse strings ap- encouraged to participate, but at the application of the process, and I think propriately or not. same time we need to continue to move that each one of these items should forward. stand on their own merit. But I think I think it is all healthy for the body. A number of difficult issues face us. that it would be a mistake to believe We look forward to future debates on Some of them will affect our local dis- that this was a procedure that was not it. But as we move forward, I think tricts more than they will affect oth- acceptable under the Constitution. that people need to stay focused on the ers. And at the same time, we would For example, I am holding a pocket priorities that are being established, urge Members to look at the entirety copy of the Constitution that I carry the process which is meant to vet that of what the process is and the entirety all the time, and I read it very closely, priority and protect the American peo- of the constraints that we have facing having worked with appropriations for ple. us as we move forward in debate on many, many years. And I find nothing They can rest assured that that proc- this important Transportation-Treas- at all in this Constitution that says ess is being fully exercised through the ury bill. that Congress can only appropriate appropriations process. The committee has worked for hours that money which has been requested SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE and months. I need to acknowledge the by the executive branch of government. OF THE WHOLE staff for all of their tremendous work There is nothing at all in here that The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to at vetting each of these projects and says that, nothing at all that says that clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will making sure that the projects meet the we can only consider requests by the now resume on those amendments on budget requirements we are under. As executive branch of the government. which further proceedings were post- Chairman LEWIS pointed out earlier in But in Article I, Section 9, there is a poned, in the following order: the day, the Appropriations Committee very specific provision in the Constitu- Amendment by Mr. LIPINSKI of Illi- has done marvelous work in the 2 years tion that says the executive branch of nois. under his leadership, done work in government or any of the agencies of Amendment by Ms. DELAURO of Con- which we have been able to bring ap- the government cannot spend any necticut. propriation bills in under budget, and money that has not first been appro- Amendment by Mr. HEFLEY of Colo- in incredibly stealth and quick time we priated by the Congress of the United rado. were able to pass these pieces of legis- States. Amendment by Mr. FLAKE of Arizona lation last year and we will do the So I say again that if there are those regarding Banning, California. same this year before the July 4 recess, who are concerned that the process is Amendment by Mr. FLAKE of Ari- thus giving us time to move with our being abused, the Constitution is being zona, regarding Weirton, West Vir- colleagues in the Senate in conference protected by Members who are offering ginia. to settle the differences that may exist projects to be included in the appro- Amendment by Mr. FLAKE of Ari- in each of these spending bills. And as priations bills. And I say again those zona, regarding Crafton Hills College. we move forward, Members need to un- who are trying to strike those are cer- Amendment by Mr. FLAKE of Ari- derstand that there is a great deal of tainly within their right to do that, zona, regarding Strand Theater. work left ahead of us. and certainly that is part of the proc- Amendment by Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to ess, and each one of those projects ida. strike the last word. should stand on their own merit. But The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Mr. Chairman, because I think that there is absolutely nothing in the Con- the time for any electronic vote after repetition is important, I want to stitution that prohibits the ability of the first vote in this series. make certain that Members understand Members of Congress to suggest what AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. LIPINSKI what is expected for the rest of the should or should not be included in an The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending day. My understanding is that the appropriations bill. business is the demand for a recorded White House event that was scheduled And I repeat the article that I re- vote on the amendment offered by the to take place with Members of Con- ferred to is Article I, Section 9, and I gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LIPINSKI) gress tonight has been postponed until have referred to that many, many on which further proceedings were tomorrow. That means that we had times in the past. postponed and on which the noes pre- originally not expected that we would I thank the gentleman for yielding to vailed by voice vote. be able to finish this bill today. It now me. appears that we can if we get the co- Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, I The Clerk will redesignate the operation of all of the Members who thank the chairman. And reclaiming amendment. had intended to offer amendments. my time, I would point out, as we did The Clerk redesignated the amend- So I would simply urge Members, if earlier, that some of the disagreements ment. they expect to be recognized, to offer that exist between those who are con- RECORDED VOTE their amendments under the unani- cerned with the earmarking process The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded mous consent agreement. It is impor- may be better rectified or more rec- vote has been demanded. tant that they get to the floor and ac- tified in looking at the rules and the A recorded vote was ordered. tually offer them so that we can get standards and the criteria established The vote was taken by electronic de- out at a reasonable time tonight and under the authorizing process for the vice, and there were—ayes 209, noes 216, complete action on this bill because to- allocation of all of these funds. not voting 7, as follows:

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[Roll No. 274] Doolittle Kirk Radanovich RECORDED VOTE Drake Kline Ramstad The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded AYES—209 Dreier Knollenberg Regula Edwards Kolbe vote has been demanded. Ackerman Hayes Nadler Rehberg Ehlers Kuhl (NY) Allen Herseth Napolitano Reichert A recorded vote was ordered. Emerson LaHood Andrews Higgins Neal (MA) Renzi The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be English (PA) Latham Baca Hinchey Oberstar Rogers (AL) Everett Leach a 2-minute vote. Baird Hinojosa Ortiz Rogers (KY) Feeney Lee Baldwin Holden Owens Rogers (MI) The vote was taken by electronic de- Ferguson Lewis (CA) Barrow Holt Pallone Rohrabacher vice, and there were—ayes 195, noes 231, Flake Lewis (KY) Bean Honda Pascrell Ros-Lehtinen Foley Linder not voting 6, as follows: Becerra Hooley Paul Roybal-Allard Forbes LoBiondo Berkley Hostettler Payne Royce [Roll No. 275] Foxx Lucas Berman Hoyer Pelosi Ryan (WI) AYES—195 Frank (MA) Lungren, Daniel Berry Hulshof Peterson (MN) Ryun (KS) Frelinghuysen E. Abercrombie Harman Olver Bishop (GA) Inglis (SC) Pickering Sabo Gallegly Mack Ackerman Hastings (FL) Ortiz Bishop (NY) Inslee Pomeroy Saxton Garrett (NJ) Manzullo Allen Hayes Owens Blumenauer Israel Porter Schmidt Gerlach Marchant Andrews Herseth Pallone Boren Jackson (IL) Rahall Sensenbrenner Gibbons McCollum (MN) Baca Higgins Pascrell Boswell Jackson-Lee Rangel Shadegg Gilchrest McCrery Baird Hinchey Pastor Boucher (TX) Reyes Shaw Gillmor McDermott Baldwin Hinojosa Payne Brady (PA) Jefferson Ross Shays Gingrey McHenry Barrow Holden Brown (OH) Jindal Ruppersberger Pelosi Gohmert McHugh Sherman Bass Holt Brown, Corrine Johnson (CT) Rush Peterson (MN) Goode McKeon Sherwood Bean Honda Butterfield Johnson (IL) Ryan (OH) Platts Goodlatte McMorris Shuster Becerra Hoyer Capps Johnson, E. B. Salazar Rahall Gordon Mica Simpson Berkley Hunter Capuano Jones (OH) Sa´ nchez, Linda Rangel Granger Miller (FL) Smith (TX) Berman Inslee Cardin Kanjorski T. Reyes Graves Murphy Sodrel Berry Israel Carnahan Kaptur Sanchez, Loretta Rohrabacher Green (WI) Myrick Souder Bishop (GA) Jackson (IL) Carson Kennedy (MN) Sanders Ross Hall Neugebauer Stark Bishop (NY) Jackson-Lee Case Kennedy (RI) Schakowsky Roybal-Allard Harris Ney Sweeney Boucher (TX) Castle Kildee Schiff Ruppersberger Hart Northup Tancredo Bradley (NH) Johnson, E. B. Chandler King (NY) Schwartz (PA) Hastings (FL) Norwood Taylor (NC) Brady (PA) Jones (NC) Rush Clay Kucinich Schwarz (MI) Hastings (WA) Nunes Terry Brown (OH) Jones (OH) Ryan (OH) Cleaver Langevin Scott (GA) Hayworth Nussle Thomas Brown, Corrine Kanjorski Sabo Coble Lantos Scott (VA) Hefley Obey Thornberry Capps Kaptur Salazar Conyers Larsen (WA) Serrano Hensarling Olver Tiahrt Capuano Kennedy (RI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Cooper Larson (CT) Shimkus Herger Osborne Tiberi Cardin Kildee T. Costa LaTourette Simmons Hobson Otter Turner Cardoza Kilpatrick (MI) Sanders Costello Levin Skelton Hoekstra Oxley Upton Carnahan Kind Saxton Crowley Lewis (GA) Slaughter Hunter Pastor Walden (OR) Carson Kucinich Schakowsky Cuellar Lipinski Smith (NJ) Hyde Pearce Walsh Chandler Langevin Schiff Cummings Lofgren, Zoe Smith (WA) Issa Pence Wamp Clay Lantos Schwartz (PA) Davis (AL) Lowey Snyder Istook Peterson (PA) Weldon (FL) Cleaver Larsen (WA) Scott (GA) Davis (CA) Lynch Solis Jenkins Petri Weldon (PA) Conyers Larson (CT) Serrano Davis (FL) Maloney Spratt Johnson, Sam Pitts Westmoreland Cooper Leach Shays Davis (IL) Markey Stearns Jones (NC) Platts Whitfield Costa Lee Sherman Davis (TN) Marshall Strickland Keller Poe Wilson (NM) Costello Levin Sherwood Davis, Jo Ann Matheson Stupak Kelly Pombo Wilson (SC) Cramer Lewis (GA) Simmons DeFazio Matsui Sullivan Kilpatrick (MI) Price (GA) Wolf Cuellar Lipinski DeGette McCarthy Tanner Skelton Kind Price (NC) Woolsey Cummings LoBiondo Delahunt McCaul (TX) Tauscher Slaughter Young (AK) Davis (AL) Lowey Dicks King (IA) Pryce (OH) Smith (NJ) McCotter Taylor (MS) Davis (CA) Lynch Dingell Kingston Putnam Young (FL) Smith (WA) McGovern Thompson (CA) Davis (FL) Maloney Doyle Solis McIntyre Thompson (MS) NOT VOTING—7 Davis (IL) Markey Duncan Stark McKinney Tierney Davis (TN) Marshall Emanuel Clyburn Miller (MI) Sessions Strickland McNulty Towns DeFazio McCarthy Engel Evans Reynolds Stupak Meehan Udall (CO) DeGette McCollum (MN) Eshoo Ford Rothman Tauscher Meek (FL) Udall (NM) Delahunt McDermott Etheridge Taylor (MS) Meeks (NY) Van Hollen b 1356 DeLauro McGovern Farr ´ Thompson (MS) Melancon Velazquez Dent McHugh Fattah Tierney Michaud Visclosky Messrs. BILBRAY, CARDOZA, Dingell McIntyre Filner Towns Millender- Wasserman BROWN of South Carolina, BOEH- Doggett McKinney Fitzpatrick (PA) Udall (CO) McDonald Schultz Doyle McNulty Fortenberry LERT, MCHENRY, Ms. DELAURO, Miller (NC) Waters Duncan Meehan Udall (NM) Fossella C Miller, Gary Watson Messrs. STARK, M DERMOTT, TOM Edwards Meek (FL) Upton Franks (AZ) Miller, George Watt DAVIS of Virginia, GRAVES and Mrs. Engel Meeks (NY) Van Hollen Gonzalez ´ Mollohan Waxman Eshoo Michaud Velazquez Green, Al KELLY changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ Moore (KS) Weiner Farr Millender- Visclosky Green, Gene to ‘‘no.’’ Moore (WI) Weller Fattah McDonald Wamp Grijalva Moran (KS) Wexler Messrs. JACKSON of Illinois, GUT- Filner Miller, George Wasserman Gutierrez Moran (VA) Wicker KNECHT, SCOTT of Virginia, BAIRD, Fitzpatrick (PA) Mollohan Schultz Gutknecht Murtha Wu WEXLER, POMEROY and MARKEY Frank (MA) Moore (WI) Waters Harman Musgrave Wynn Watson changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Gerlach Moran (KS) Gonzalez Murtha Waxman NOES—216 So the amendment was rejected. Gordon Nadler Weiner Abercrombie Bonilla Capito The result of the vote was announced Green (WI) Napolitano Weldon (PA) Aderholt Bonner Cardoza as above recorded. Green, Al Neal (MA) Wexler Akin Bono Carter Green, Gene Northup Whitfield AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. DE LAURO Alexander Boozman Chabot Grijalva Oberstar Woolsey Bachus Boustany Chocola The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. GOOD- Gutierrez Obey Wu Baker Boyd Cole (OK) LATTE). The pending business is the de- NOES—231 Barrett (SC) Bradley (NH) Conaway mand for a recorded vote on the Bartlett (MD) Brady (TX) Cramer Aderholt Bishop (UT) Boustany Barton (TX) Brown (SC) Crenshaw amendment offered by the gentle- Akin Blackburn Boyd Bass Brown-Waite, Cubin woman from Connecticut (Ms. Alexander Blumenauer Brady (TX) Beauprez Ginny Culberson DELAURO) on which further proceedings Bachus Blunt Brown (SC) Biggert Burgess Davis (KY) Baker Boehlert Brown-Waite, Bilbray Burton (IN) Davis, Tom were postponed and on which the noes Barrett (SC) Boehner Ginny Bilirakis Buyer Deal (GA) prevailed by voice vote. Bartlett (MD) Bonilla Burgess Bishop (UT) Calvert DeLauro The Clerk will redesignate the Barton (TX) Bonner Burton (IN) Blackburn Camp (MI) Dent amendment. Beauprez Bono Butterfield Blunt Campbell (CA) Diaz-Balart, L. Biggert Boozman Buyer Boehlert Cannon Diaz-Balart, M. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bilbray Boren Calvert Boehner Cantor Doggett ment. Bilirakis Boswell Camp (MI)

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Hyde Michaud Scott (GA) Conaway Keller Ramstad The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Inslee Millender- Scott (VA) Crenshaw Kelly Regula a 2-minute vote. Israel McDonald Serrano Crowley Kennedy (MN) Rehberg Istook Miller (NC) Shaw Cubin King (IA) Reichert The vote was taken by electronic de- Jackson (IL) Miller, Gary Shays Culberson King (NY) Renzi vice, and there were—ayes 87, noes 340, Jackson-Lee Miller, George Sherman Davis (KY) Kingston Reynolds not voting 5, as follows: (TX) Mollohan Sherwood Davis, Jo Ann Kirk Rogers (AL) Jefferson Moore (KS) Shuster [Roll No. 276] Davis, Tom Kline Rogers (KY) Jindal Moore (WI) Simmons Deal (GA) Knollenberg Rogers (MI) AYES—87 Johnson (CT) Moran (KS) Simpson Diaz-Balart, L. Kolbe Johnson (IL) Moran (VA) Skelton Ros-Lehtinen Akin Gibbons Neugebauer Diaz-Balart, M. Kuhl (NY) Royce Johnson, E. B. Murphy Slaughter Barrett (SC) Gingrey Norwood Dicks LaHood Ryan (WI) Jones (OH) Murtha Smith (NJ) Bartlett (MD) Graves Otter Doolittle Latham Ryun (KS) Kanjorski Nadler Smith (TX) Drake LaTourette Bass Green (WI) Paul Sanchez, Loretta Kaptur Napolitano Smith (WA) Dreier Lewis (CA) Bean Gutknecht Pence Kelly Snyder Schmidt Neal (MA) Ehlers Lewis (KY) Beauprez Harris Petri Kennedy (MN) Sodrel Schwarz (MI) Ney Emanuel Linder Bilbray Hart Kennedy (RI) Solis Scott (VA) Pitts Northup Emerson Lofgren, Zoe Bilirakis Hayworth Kildee Souder Sensenbrenner Poe Nunes English (PA) Lucas Blackburn Hefley Kilpatrick (MI) Spratt Shadegg Price (GA) Nussle Etheridge Lungren, Daniel Brady (TX) Hensarling Kind Stark Shaw Radanovich Oberstar Everett E. Brown-Waite, Herger King (IA) Strickland Shimkus Ramstad Obey Feeney Mack Ginny Hoekstra King (NY) Stupak Shuster Rogers (MI) Olver Ferguson Manzullo Burton (IN) Hostettler Kingston Sweeney Simpson Rohrabacher Ortiz Flake Marchant Campbell (CA) Hunter Kirk Tancredo Smith (TX) Royce Osborne Foley Matheson Cannon Inglis (SC) Kline Tauscher Ryan (WI) Owens Forbes Matsui Snyder Chabot Issa Knollenberg Taylor (NC) Ryun (KS) Oxley Fortenberry McCaul (TX) Sodrel Chocola Jenkins Kolbe Thomas Sensenbrenner Pallone Fossella McCotter Souder Coble Johnson, Sam Kucinich Thompson (CA) Shadegg Pascrell Foxx McCrery Spratt Cooper Jones (NC) Kuhl (NY) Thompson (MS) Shimkus Pastor Franks (AZ) McHenry Stearns Davis (KY) Keller LaHood Tiahrt Stearns Payne Frelinghuysen McKeon Sullivan Davis, Jo Ann Lewis (KY) Langevin Tierney Sullivan Gallegly McMorris Sweeney Deal (GA) Linder Lantos Pearce Towns Garrett (NJ) Melancon Tancredo Diaz-Balart, M. Lungren, Daniel Tanner Larsen (WA) Pelosi Turner Gibbons Mica Tanner Duncan E. Taylor (MS) Larson (CT) Peterson (MN) Udall (CO) Gilchrest Miller (FL) Taylor (NC) Feeney Mack Terry Latham Peterson (PA) Udall (NM) Gillmor Miller (NC) Terry Flake Manzullo Thornberry LaTourette Pickering Upton Gingrey Miller, Gary Thomas Fossella McHenry Tiberi Leach Platts Van Hollen Gohmert Moore (KS) Thompson (CA) Foxx Miller (FL) Westmoreland Lee Pombo Vela´ zquez Goode Moran (VA) Thornberry Franks (AZ) Musgrave Wilson (SC) Levin Pomeroy Visclosky Goodlatte Murphy Tiahrt Garrett (NJ) Myrick Young (FL) Lewis (CA) Porter Walden (OR) Granger Musgrave Tiberi Lewis (GA) Price (NC) Walsh Graves Myrick Turner NOES—340 Lipinski Pryce (OH) Wamp Gutknecht Neugebauer Walden (OR) Abercrombie Camp (MI) Doolittle LoBiondo Putnam Wasserman Hall Ney Walsh Ackerman Cantor Doyle Lofgren, Zoe Rahall Schultz Harris Norwood Watt Aderholt Capito Drake Lowey Rangel Waters Hart Nunes Weldon (FL) Alexander Capps Dreier Lucas Regula Watson Hastings (WA) Nussle Weller Allen Capuano Edwards Lynch Rehberg Watt Hayworth Osborne Westmoreland Andrews Cardin Ehlers Maloney Reichert Waxman Hefley Otter Wicker Baca Cardoza Emanuel Marchant Renzi Weiner Hensarling Oxley Wilson (NM) Bachus Carnahan Emerson Markey Reyes Weldon (FL) Herger Paul Wilson (SC) Baird Carson Engel Marshall Reynolds Weldon (PA) Hobson Pearce Wolf Baker Carter English (PA) Matheson Rogers (AL) Weller Hoekstra Pence Wynn Baldwin Case Eshoo Matsui Rogers (KY) Wexler Hooley Peterson (PA) Young (AK) Barrow Castle Etheridge McCarthy Ros-Lehtinen Whitfield Hostettler Petri Young (FL) Barton (TX) Chandler Everett McCaul (TX) Ross Wicker Becerra Clay Farr McCollum (MN) Roybal-Allard Wilson (NM) NOT VOTING—6 Berkley Cleaver Fattah McCotter Ruppersberger Wolf Clyburn Ford Rothman Berman Clyburn Ferguson McCrery Rush Woolsey Evans Miller (MI) Sessions Berry Cole (OK) Filner McDermott Ryan (OH) Wu Biggert Conaway Fitzpatrick (PA) McGovern Sabo Wynn ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Bishop (GA) Conyers Foley McHugh Salazar Young (AK) The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Bishop (NY) Costa Forbes NOT VOTING—5 vote). Members are advised there is 1 Bishop (UT) Costello Fortenberry Blumenauer Cramer Frank (MA) Evans Miller (MI) Sessions minute remaining in this vote. Blunt Crenshaw Frelinghuysen Ford Rothman b 1400 Boehlert Crowley Gallegly Boehner Cubin Gerlach ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Mr. ROHRABACHER changed his Bonilla Cuellar Gilchrest The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Bonner Culberson Gillmor Bono Cummings Gohmert vote). Members are advised there is 1 So the amendment was rejected. Boozman Davis (AL) Gonzalez minute remaining in this vote. The result of the vote was announced Boren Davis (CA) Goode as above recorded. Boswell Davis (FL) Goodlatte b 1405 Boucher Davis (IL) Gordon Mr. ROGERS of Michigan changed AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. HEFLEY Boustany Davis (TN) Granger The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. GOOD- Boyd Davis, Tom Green, Al his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ LATTE). The pending business is the de- Bradley (NH) DeFazio Green, Gene So the amendment was rejected. Brady (PA) DeGette Grijalva The result of the vote was announced mand for a recorded vote on the Brown (OH) Delahunt Gutierrez amendment offered by the gentleman Brown (SC) DeLauro Hall as above recorded. from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY) on which Brown, Corrine Dent Harman AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE further proceedings were postponed and Burgess Diaz-Balart, L. Hastings (FL) The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending Butterfield Dicks Hastings (WA) on which the ayes prevailed by voice Buyer Dingell Hayes business is the demand for a recorded vote. Calvert Doggett Herseth vote on the amendment offered by the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Higgins McHenry Sa´ nchez, Linda Ms. HART. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. Hinchey McHugh T. regarding Banning, California, on Hinojosa McIntyre Sanchez, Loretta 277 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been which further proceedings were post- Hobson McKeon Sanders present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ poned and on which the noes prevailed Hoekstra McKinney Saxton AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE by voice vote. Holden McMorris Schiff Holt McNulty Schmidt The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending The Clerk will redesignate the Honda Meek (FL) Schwartz (PA) business is the demand for a recorded amendment. Hooley Meeks (NY) Schwarz (MI) vote on the amendment offered by the Hostettler Melancon The Clerk redesignated the amend- Scott (GA) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) ment. Hoyer Mica Scott (VA) Hulshof Michaud Serrano concerning Weirton, West Virginia, on RECORDED VOTE Hunter Millender- Shaw which further proceedings were post- The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Hyde McDonald Shays poned and on which the noes prevailed Inslee Miller (FL) Sherman by voice vote. vote has been demanded. Israel Miller (NC) Sherwood A recorded vote was ordered. Issa Miller, Gary Shimkus The Clerk will redesignate the The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Istook Miller, George Shuster amendment. a 2-minute vote. Jackson (IL) Mollohan Simmons The Clerk redesignated the amend- Jackson-Lee Moore (KS) Simpson The vote was taken by electronic de- (TX) Moore (WI) Skelton ment. vice, and there were—ayes 61, noes 365, Jefferson Moran (KS) Slaughter RECORDED VOTE Jenkins Moran (VA) not voting 6, as follows: Smith (NJ) The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Jindal Murphy Smith (TX) [Roll No. 277] Johnson (CT) Murtha Smith (WA) vote has been demanded. AYES—61 Johnson (IL) Myrick Snyder A recorded vote was ordered. Johnson, E. B. Nadler Sodrel Akin Franks (AZ) Norwood The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Jones (OH) Napolitano Solis Barrett (SC) Garrett (NJ) Otter a 2-minute vote. Kanjorski Neal (MA) Souder Bartlett (MD) Gibbons Paul Kaptur Ney Spratt The vote was taken by electronic de- Bean Gingrey Pence Kelly Northup Stark vice, and there were—ayes 73, noes 353, Biggert Gohmert Kennedy (RI) Nunes Petri Stearns Blackburn Green (WI) Kildee Nussle answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 5, as Pitts Strickland Blumenauer Harris Kilpatrick (MI) Oberstar Poe Stupak follows: Bradley (NH) Hayworth Porter Kind Obey Burton (IN) Hefley Sweeney [Roll No. 278] Price (GA) King (NY) Olver Cannon Hensarling Tauscher AYES—73 Ramstad Kingston Ortiz Cantor Inglis (SC) Taylor (MS) Kirk Osborne Akin Garrett (NJ) Miller (FL) Chabot Johnson, Sam Ryan (WI) Taylor (NC) Kline Owens Barrett (SC) Gibbons Musgrave Chocola Jones (NC) Schakowsky Terry Knollenberg Oxley Bass Gillmor Myrick Coble Keller Sensenbrenner Thomas Kolbe Pallone Bean Green (WI) Cooper Kennedy (MN) Shadegg Thompson (CA) Neugebauer Kucinich Pascrell Beauprez Gutknecht Davis (KY) King (IA) Sullivan Thompson (MS) Norwood Kuhl (NY) Pastor Biggert Harris Deal (GA) Linder Tancredo Thornberry Otter LaHood Payne Bishop (UT) Hayworth Duncan Matheson Tanner Tiahrt Paul Langevin Pearce Blackburn Hefley Feeney Meehan Tierney Tiberi Pence Lantos Pelosi Bradley (NH) Hensarling Flake Musgrave Towns Petri Westmoreland Larsen (WA) Peterson (MN) Brady (TX) Herger Frank (MA) Neugebauer Turner Pitts Larson (CT) Peterson (PA) Burton (IN) Inglis (SC) Udall (CO) Poe Latham Pickering Cannon Jenkins NOES—365 Udall (NM) Porter LaTourette Platts Cantor Jindal Abercrombie Calvert Doolittle Leach Pombo Upton Price (GA) Van Hollen Chabot Johnson (IL) Ackerman Camp (MI) Doyle Lee Pomeroy Chocola Johnson, Sam Ramstad Vela´ zquez Aderholt Campbell (CA) Drake Levin Price (NC) Coble Keller Ryan (WI) Visclosky Alexander Capito Dreier Lewis (CA) Pryce (OH) Cooper Kennedy (MN) Sensenbrenner Walden (OR) Allen Capps Edwards Lewis (GA) Putnam Davis (KY) King (IA) Shadegg Walsh Andrews Capuano Ehlers Lewis (KY) Radanovich Deal (GA) Kirk Shimkus Wamp Baca Cardin Emanuel Lipinski Rahall Duncan Kline Stearns Wasserman Bachus Cardoza Emerson LoBiondo Rangel Ehlers Linder Sullivan Schultz Baird Carnahan Engel Lofgren, Zoe Regula Feeney Lungren, Daniel Tancredo Waters Baker Carson English (PA) Lowey Rehberg Flake E. Tanner Watson Baldwin Carter Eshoo Lucas Reichert Fossella Matheson Tiberi Watt Barrow Case Etheridge Lungren, Daniel Renzi Franks (AZ) McHenry Westmoreland Barton (TX) Castle Everett E. Reyes Waxman Bass Chandler Farr Lynch Reynolds Weiner NOES—353 Beauprez Clay Weldon (FL) Fattah Mack Rogers (AL) Abercrombie Boswell Conaway Becerra Cleaver Weldon (PA) Ferguson Maloney Rogers (KY) Ackerman Boucher Conyers Berkley Clyburn Weller Filner Manzullo Rogers (MI) Aderholt Boustany Costa Berman Cole (OK) Wexler Fitzpatrick (PA) Marchant Rohrabacher Alexander Boyd Costello Berry Conaway Whitfield Foley Markey Ros-Lehtinen Allen Brady (PA) Cramer Bilbray Conyers Wicker Forbes Marshall Ross Andrews Brown (OH) Crenshaw Bilirakis Costa Wilson (NM) Fortenberry Matsui Roybal-Allard Baca Brown (SC) Crowley Bishop (GA) Costello Wilson (SC) Fossella McCarthy Royce Bachus Brown, Corrine Cubin Bishop (NY) Cramer Wolf Foxx McCaul (TX) Ruppersberger Baird Brown-Waite, Cuellar Bishop (UT) Crenshaw Frelinghuysen McCollum (MN) Rush Woolsey Baker Ginny Culberson Blunt Crowley Gallegly McCotter Ryan (OH) Wu Baldwin Burgess Cummings Boehlert Cubin Gerlach McCrery Ryun (KS) Wynn Barrow Butterfield Davis (AL) Boehner Cuellar Gilchrest McDermott Sabo Young (AK) Bartlett (MD) Buyer Davis (CA) Bonilla Culberson Gillmor McGovern Salazar Young (FL) Barton (TX) Calvert Davis (FL) Bonner Cummings Gonzalez Becerra Camp (MI) Davis (IL) Bono Davis (AL) NOT VOTING—6 Goode Berkley Campbell (CA) Davis (TN) Boozman Davis (CA) Goodlatte Evans Hart Rothman Berman Capito Davis, Jo Ann Boren Davis (FL) Gordon Ford Miller (MI) Sessions Berry Capps Davis, Tom Boswell Davis (IL) Granger Bilbray Capuano DeFazio Boucher Davis (TN) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Graves Bilirakis Cardin DeGette Boustany Davis, Jo Ann Green, Al The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Bishop (GA) Cardoza Delahunt Boyd Davis, Tom Green, Gene vote). Members are advised there is 1 Bishop (NY) Carnahan DeLauro Brady (PA) DeFazio Grijalva Blumenauer Carson Dent Brady (TX) DeGette minute remaining in this vote. Gutierrez Blunt Carter Diaz-Balart, L. Brown (OH) Delahunt Gutknecht b 1409 Boehlert Case Diaz-Balart, M. Brown (SC) DeLauro Hall Boehner Castle Dicks Brown, Corrine Dent Harman Mr. GUTKNECHT and Mr. KIRK Bonilla Chandler Dingell Brown-Waite, Diaz-Balart, L. Hastings (FL) changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Bonner Clay Doggett Ginny Diaz-Balart, M. Hastings (WA) So the amendment was rejected. Bono Cleaver Doolittle Burgess Dicks Hayes Boozman Clyburn Doyle Butterfield Dingell The result of the vote was announced Herger Boren Cole (OK) Drake Buyer Doggett Herseth as above recorded.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11221 Dreier Levin Rohrabacher NOT VOTING—5 Davis (KY) Kennedy (RI) Pombo Edwards Lewis (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Davis (TN) Kildee Pomeroy Evans Miller (MI) Sessions Emanuel Lewis (GA) Ross Davis, Jo Ann Kilpatrick (MI) Price (NC) Ford Rothman Emerson Lewis (KY) Roybal-Allard Davis, Tom Kind Pryce (OH) Engel Lipinski Royce ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN DeFazio King (NY) Putnam DeGette Kingston Radanovich English (PA) LoBiondo Ruppersberger The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Eshoo Lofgren, Zoe Rush Delahunt Kirk Rahall Etheridge Lowey Ryan (OH) vote). Members are advised there is 1 DeLauro Knollenberg Rangel Dent Kolbe Regula Everett Lucas Ryun (KS) minute remaining in this vote. Diaz-Balart, L. Kucinich Rehberg Farr Lynch Sabo Diaz-Balart, M. Kuhl (NY) Reichert Fattah Mack Salazar b 1415 Dicks LaHood Renzi Ferguson Maloney ´ Sanchez, Linda Dingell Langevin Reyes Filner Manzullo So the amendment was rejected. T. Doggett Lantos Reynolds Fitzpatrick (PA) Marchant The result of the vote was announced Sanchez, Loretta Doolittle Larsen (WA) Rogers (AL) Foley Markey Sanders as above recorded. Doyle Larson (CT) Rogers (KY) Forbes Marshall Saxton AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Drake Latham Rogers (MI) Fortenberry Matsui Schakowsky Dreier LaTourette Rohrabacher Foxx McCarthy Schiff The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending Duncan Leach Ros-Lehtinen Frank (MA) McCaul (TX) Schmidt business is the demand for a recorded Edwards Lee Ross Frelinghuysen McCollum (MN) Schwartz (PA) vote on the amendment offered by the Ehlers Levin Roybal-Allard Gallegly McCotter Schwarz (MI) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Emanuel Lewis (CA) Royce Gerlach McCrery Emerson Lewis (GA) Ruppersberger Scott (GA) regarding Crafton Hills College on Gilchrest McDermott Scott (VA) Engel Lewis (KY) Rush Gingrey McGovern Serrano which further proceedings were post- English (PA) Lipinski Ryan (OH) Gohmert McHugh Shaw poned and on which the noes prevailed Eshoo LoBiondo Ryun (KS) Etheridge Gonzalez McIntyre Shays Lofgren, Zoe Sabo by voice vote. Everett Lowey Salazar Goode McKeon Sherman The Clerk will redesignate the Farr Lucas Sa´ nchez, Linda Goodlatte McKinney Sherwood Gordon McMorris amendment. Fattah Lungren, Daniel T. Shuster Ferguson E. Sanchez, Loretta Granger McNulty Simmons The Clerk redesignated the amend- Graves Meehan Filner Lynch Saxton Simpson ment. Green, Al Meek (FL) Fitzpatrick (PA) Mack Schakowsky Skelton Green, Gene Meeks (NY) RECORDED VOTE Foley Maloney Schiff Slaughter Grijalva Melancon Forbes Manzullo Schmidt Smith (NJ) The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Fortenberry Marchant Schwartz (PA) Gutierrez Mica Smith (TX) vote has been demanded. Fossella Markey Schwarz (MI) Hall Michaud Smith (WA) Foxx Marshall Scott (GA) Harman Millender- A recorded vote was ordered. Snyder Frank (MA) Matsui Scott (VA) Hart McDonald The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Sodrel Frelinghuysen McCarthy Serrano Hastings (FL) Miller (NC) Solis a 2-minute vote. Gallegly McCaul (TX) Shaw Hayes Miller, Gary Souder The vote was taken by electronic de- Gerlach McCollum (MN) Shays Herseth Miller, George Spratt vice, and there were—ayes 58, noes 368, Gilchrest McCotter Sherman Higgins Mollohan Stark Gillmor McCrery Sherwood Hinchey Moore (KS) not voting 6, as follows: Strickland Gingrey McDermott Shimkus Hinojosa Moore (WI) [Roll No. 279] Gohmert McGovern Shuster Stupak Hobson Moran (KS) Gonzalez McHenry Simmons Sweeney AYES—58 Hoekstra Moran (VA) Goode McHugh Simpson Tauscher Holden Murphy Akin Garrett (NJ) Otter Goodlatte McIntyre Skelton Holt Murtha Taylor (MS) Barrett (SC) Gibbons Paul Gordon McKeon Slaughter Honda Nadler Taylor (NC) Bartlett (MD) Green (WI) Pence Granger McKinney Smith (NJ) Hooley Napolitano Terry Bass Gutknecht Petri Graves McMorris Smith (TX) Hostettler Neal (MA) Thomas Bean Hayworth Pitts Green, Al McNulty Smith (WA) Hoyer Ney Thompson (CA) Biggert Hefley Poe Green, Gene Meehan Snyder Hulshof Northup Thompson (MS) Bilirakis Hensarling Porter Grijalva Meek (FL) Sodrel Hunter Nunes Thornberry Bishop (UT) Herger Price (GA) Gutierrez Meeks (NY) Solis Blackburn Inglis (SC) Hyde Nussle Tiahrt Ramstad Hall Melancon Souder Bradley (NH) Johnson, Sam Inslee Oberstar Tierney Ryan (WI) Harman Mica Spratt Burton (IN) Jones (NC) Israel Obey Towns Sensenbrenner Harris Michaud Stark Cannon Kennedy (MN) Hart Millender- Strickland Issa Olver Turner Shadegg Chabot King (IA) Hastings (FL) McDonald Stupak Istook Ortiz Udall (CO) Stearns Chocola Kline Hastings (WA) Miller (NC) Sweeney Jackson (IL) Osborne Udall (NM) Coble Linder Sullivan Hayes Miller, Gary Tauscher Jackson-Lee Owens Upton Cooper Matheson Tancredo Herseth Miller, George Taylor (MS) (TX) Oxley Van Hollen Deal (GA) Miller (FL) Tanner Higgins Mollohan Taylor (NC) Vela´ zquez Jefferson Pallone Feeney Musgrave Tiberi Hinchey Moore (KS) Terry Visclosky Johnson (CT) Pascrell Flake Neugebauer Westmoreland Hinojosa Moore (WI) Thomas Johnson, E. B. Pastor Walden (OR) Franks (AZ) Norwood Hobson Moran (KS) Thompson (CA) Jones (NC) Payne Walsh Hoekstra Moran (VA) Thompson (MS) Jones (OH) Pearce Wamp NOES—368 Holden Murphy Thornberry Kanjorski Pelosi Wasserman Abercrombie Bonner Cardoza Holt Murtha Tiahrt Kaptur Peterson (MN) Schultz Ackerman Bono Carnahan Honda Myrick Tierney Kelly Peterson (PA) Waters Aderholt Boozman Carson Hooley Nadler Towns Kennedy (RI) Pickering Watson Alexander Boren Carter Hostettler Napolitano Turner Kildee Platts Watt Allen Boswell Case Hoyer Neal (MA) Udall (CO) Kilpatrick (MI) Pombo Waxman Andrews Boucher Castle Hulshof Ney Udall (NM) Kind Pomeroy Weiner Baca Boustany Chandler Hunter Northup Upton King (NY) Price (NC) Weldon (FL) Bachus Boyd Clay Hyde Nunes Van Hollen Kingston Pryce (OH) Weldon (PA) Baird Brady (PA) Cleaver Inslee Nussle Vela´ zquez Knollenberg Putnam Weller Baker Brady (TX) Clyburn Israel Oberstar Visclosky Kolbe Radanovich Wexler Baldwin Brown (OH) Cole (OK) Issa Obey Walden (OR) Kucinich Rahall Whitfield Barrow Brown (SC) Conaway Istook Olver Walsh Barton (TX) Brown, Corrine Conyers Jackson (IL) Ortiz Wamp Kuhl (NY) Rangel Wicker Beauprez Brown-Waite, Costa Jackson-Lee Osborne Wasserman LaHood Regula Wilson (NM) Becerra Ginny Costello (TX) Owens Schultz Langevin Rehberg Wilson (SC) Lantos Reichert Berkley Burgess Cramer Jefferson Oxley Waters Wolf Larsen (WA) Renzi Berman Butterfield Crenshaw Jenkins Pallone Watson Woolsey Larson (CT) Reyes Berry Buyer Crowley Jindal Pascrell Watt Wu Latham Reynolds Bilbray Calvert Cubin Johnson (CT) Pastor Waxman Wynn LaTourette Rogers (AL) Bishop (GA) Camp (MI) Cuellar Johnson (IL) Payne Weiner Young (AK) Leach Rogers (KY) Bishop (NY) Campbell (CA) Culberson Johnson, E. B. Pearce Weldon (FL) Young (FL) Lee Rogers (MI) Blumenauer Cantor Cummings Jones (OH) Pelosi Weldon (PA) Blunt Capito Davis (AL) Kanjorski Peterson (MN) Weller ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Boehlert Capps Davis (CA) Kaptur Peterson (PA) Wexler Boehner Capuano Davis (FL) Keller Pickering Whitfield Hastings (WA) Bonilla Cardin Davis (IL) Kelly Platts Wicker

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 Wilson (NM) Woolsey Young (AK) Capps Holden Napolitano Towns Wasserman Whitfield Wilson (SC) Wu Young (FL) Capuano Holt Neal (MA) Turner Schultz Wicker Wolf Wynn Cardin Honda Ney Udall (CO) Waters Wilson (NM) Cardoza Hooley Northup Udall (NM) Watson NOT VOTING—6 Wilson (SC) Carnahan Hostettler Nunes Upton Watt Wolf Evans Miller (MI) Sanders Carson Hoyer Nussle Van Hollen Waxman Woolsey ´ Ford Rothman Sessions Carter Hulshof Oberstar Velazquez Weiner Wu Case Hunter Obey Visclosky Weldon (FL) Wynn ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Castle Hyde Olver Walden (OR) Weldon (PA) Young (AK) Chandler Inslee Ortiz Walsh Weller The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the Young (FL) Clay Israel Osborne Wamp Wexler vote). There is 1 minute remaining in Cleaver Issa Owens this vote. Clyburn Istook Oxley NOT VOTING—5 Cole (OK) Jackson (IL) Pallone Evans Miller (MI) Sessions Conaway Jackson-Lee Pascrell Larson (CT) Rothman b 1421 Conyers (TX) Pastor Ms. HARRIS and Mr. TAYLOR of Costa Jefferson Payne ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN Costello Johnson (CT) Pearce The Acting CHAIRMAN (during the North Carolina changed their vote Cramer Johnson (IL) Pelosi from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Crenshaw Johnson, E. B. Peterson (MN) vote). Members are advised there is 1 So the amendment was rejected. Crowley Jones (OH) Peterson (PA) minute remaining in this vote. The result of the vote was announced Cubin Kanjorski Pickering Cuellar Kaptur Platts b 1425 as above recorded. Culberson Keller Pombo Mr. PENCE changed his vote from AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Cummings Kelly Pomeroy ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending Davis (AL) Kennedy (RI) Price (NC) Davis (CA) Kildee Pryce (OH) So the amendment was rejected. business is the demand for a recorded Davis (FL) Kilpatrick (MI) Putnam The result of the vote was announced Davis (IL) Kind Radanovich vote on the amendment offered by the as above recorded. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Davis (KY) King (NY) Rahall Davis (TN) Kingston Rangel regarding Strand Theater on which fur- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF Davis, Jo Ann Kirk Regula FLORIDA ther proceedings were postponed and Davis, Tom Kline Rehberg The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending on which the noes prevailed by voice DeFazio Knollenberg Reichert DeGette Kolbe Renzi business is the demand for a recorded vote. Delahunt Kucinich Reyes vote on the amendment offered by the The Clerk will redesignate the DeLauro Kuhl (NY) Reynolds gentleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) amendment. Dent LaHood Rogers (AL) on which further proceedings were The Clerk redesignated the amend- Diaz-Balart, L. Langevin Rogers (KY) Diaz-Balart, M. Lantos Rogers (MI) postponed and on which the noes pre- ment. Dicks Larsen (WA) Rohrabacher vailed by voice vote. RECORDED VOTE Dingell Latham Ros-Lehtinen Doggett LaTourette Ross The Clerk will redesignate the The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded Doolittle Leach Roybal-Allard amendment. vote has been demanded. Doyle Lee Royce The Clerk redesignated the amend- A recorded vote was ordered. Drake Levin Ruppersberger ment. The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be Dreier Lewis (CA) Rush Duncan Lewis (GA) Ryan (OH) RECORDED VOTE a 2-minute vote. Edwards Lewis (KY) Ryun (KS) The Acting CHAIRMAN. A recorded The vote was taken by electronic de- Ehlers Lipinski Sabo vote has been demanded. vice, and there were—ayes 61, noes 366, Emanuel LoBiondo Salazar Emerson Lofgren, Zoe Sa´ nchez, Linda A recorded vote was ordered. not voting 5, as follows: Engel Lowey T. The Acting CHAIRMAN. This will be [Roll No. 280] English (PA) Lucas Sanchez, Loretta a 2-minute vote. AYES—61 Eshoo Lynch Sanders Etheridge Mack Saxton The vote was taken by electronic de- Akin Gibbons Neugebauer Everett Maloney Schakowsky vice, and there were—ayes 261, noes 166, Barrett (SC) Green (WI) Norwood Farr Manzullo Schiff not voting 5, as follows: Bartlett (MD) Gutknecht Otter Fattah Marchant Schmidt Bass Harris Paul Ferguson Markey Schwartz (PA) [Roll No. 281] Bean Hayworth Pence Filner Marshall Schwarz (MI) AYES—261 Beauprez Hefley Petri Fitzpatrick (PA) Matsui Scott (GA) Abercrombie Carson Emanuel Biggert Hensarling Pitts Foley McCarthy Scott (VA) Ackerman Case Engel Blackburn Herger Poe Forbes McCaul (TX) Serrano Bradley (NH) Inglis (SC) Andrews Chabot English (PA) Porter Fortenberry McCollum (MN) Shaw Cannon Jenkins Baca Chandler Eshoo Price (GA) Fossella McCotter Shays Chabot Jindal Baird Clay Etheridge Ramstad Foxx McCrery Sherman Chocola Johnson, Sam Frelinghuysen McDermott Sherwood Baldwin Cleaver Farr Ryan (WI) Coble Jones (NC) Gallegly McGovern Shimkus Barrow Clyburn Fattah Sensenbrenner Cooper Kennedy (MN) Gerlach McHenry Shuster Bass Cole (OK) Ferguson Deal (GA) King (IA) Shadegg Gilchrest McHugh Simmons Bean Conaway Filner Feeney Linder Stearns Gillmor McIntyre Simpson Becerra Conyers Foley Flake Lungren, Daniel Sullivan Gingrey McKeon Skelton Berman Cooper Ford Ford E. Tancredo Gohmert McKinney Slaughter Berry Costa Fortenberry Frank (MA) Matheson Tanner Gonzalez McMorris Smith (NJ) Bilirakis Costello Fossella Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Tierney Goode McNulty Smith (TX) Bishop (GA) Cramer Frank (MA) Garrett (NJ) Musgrave Westmoreland Goodlatte Meehan Smith (WA) Bishop (NY) Crowley Gohmert Gordon Meek (FL) Snyder Bishop (UT) Cuellar Gonzalez NOES—366 Granger Meeks (NY) Sodrel Blumenauer Cummings Goodlatte Abercrombie Bilbray Boyd Graves Melancon Solis Boehlert Davis (AL) Gordon Ackerman Bilirakis Brady (PA) Green, Al Mica Souder Bono Davis (CA) Green (WI) Aderholt Bishop (GA) Brady (TX) Green, Gene Michaud Spratt Boozman Davis (FL) Green, Al Alexander Bishop (NY) Brown (OH) Grijalva Millender- Stark Boren Davis (IL) Green, Gene Allen Bishop (UT) Brown (SC) Gutierrez McDonald Strickland Boswell Davis (KY) Grijalva Andrews Blumenauer Brown, Corrine Hall Miller (NC) Stupak Boucher Davis (TN) Harman Baca Blunt Brown-Waite, Harman Miller, Gary Sweeney Boyd DeFazio Harris Bachus Boehlert Ginny Hart Miller, George Tauscher Bradley (NH) DeGette Hastings (FL) Baird Boehner Burgess Hastings (FL) Mollohan Taylor (MS) Brady (PA) Delahunt Herseth Baker Bonilla Burton (IN) Hastings (WA) Moore (KS) Taylor (NC) Brown (OH) DeLauro Higgins Baldwin Bonner Butterfield Hayes Moore (WI) Terry Brown, Corrine Diaz-Balart, L. Hinchey Barrow Bono Buyer Herseth Moran (KS) Thomas Butterfield Diaz-Balart, M. Hinojosa Barton (TX) Boozman Calvert Higgins Moran (VA) Thompson (CA) Capps Dingell Holden Becerra Boren Camp (MI) Hinchey Murphy Thompson (MS) Capuano Doggett Holt Berkley Boswell Campbell (CA) Hinojosa Murtha Thornberry Cardin Doyle Honda Berman Boucher Cantor Hobson Myrick Tiahrt Cardoza Duncan Hooley Berry Boustany Capito Hoekstra Nadler Tiberi Carnahan Edwards Hoyer

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11223 Inslee Meek (FL) Sanders Norwood Reynolds Tancredo section 8 voucher inhabitant, the sec- Israel Meeks (NY) Saxton Nunes Rogers (AL) Taylor (NC) tion 8 voucher stays on and can be Jackson (IL) Melancon Schakowsky Nussle Rogers (KY) Terry Jackson-Lee Michaud Schiff Osborne Rogers (MI) Thomas transferred to another unit as a matter (TX) Millender- Schwartz (PA) Oxley Rohrabacher Tiahrt of right. Jefferson McDonald Scott (GA) Pearce Royce Turner This bill adds two words, purely sub- Jenkins Miller (FL) Scott (VA) Pence Ryun (KS) Upton stantive. It is not a financial issue. It Johnson (CT) Miller (NC) Serrano Peterson (PA) Schmidt Walsh Petri Schwarz (MI) Wamp adds the words ‘‘under lease,’’ which Johnson, E. B. Miller, George Shaw Pickering Sensenbrenner Weldon (FL) means a unit which had been occupied Jones (NC) Mollohan Sherman Jones (OH) Moore (KS) Pitts Shadegg Weldon (PA) Shimkus by a section 8 tenant, if it becomes oc- Kanjorski Moore (WI) Platts Shays Weller Simmons cupied and 2 days later is then subject Kaptur Murphy Price (GA) Sherwood Westmoreland Simpson Kelly Murtha Pryce (OH) Shuster Wicker for demolition, that section 8 voucher Skelton Kennedy (MN) Nadler Putnam Smith (TX) Wilson (NM) is lost to that community. Slaughter Kennedy (RI) Napolitano Radanovich Sodrel Wilson (SC) What we have is this. Communities Kildee Neal (MA) Smith (NJ) Regula Stearns Wolf are dealing with the issue of an over- Kilpatrick (MI) Neugebauer Smith (WA) Reichert Sullivan Young (AK) Snyder concentration, in some cases, of low-in- Kind Ney NOT VOTING—5 King (NY) Oberstar Solis come people. We all pay at least lip Kucinich Obey Souder Evans Miller (MI) Sessions service to the notion of at least gen- Kuhl (NY) Olver Spratt Gutierrez Rothman uine integration in our society: racial, Stark Langevin Ortiz economic and in other ways. We have Lantos Otter Strickland b 1431 Larsen (WA) Owens Stupak Messrs. FORBES, GINGREY, and programs that try to promote this, and Larson (CT) Pallone Sweeney CAMPBELL of California changed they often mean let’s destroy some of LaTourette Pascrell Tanner their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ the units that have been too densely Lee Pastor Tauscher packed together for lowest income peo- Levin Paul Taylor (MS) Mr. POE and Mr. ENGLISH of Penn- ple and spread them out. Lewis (GA) Payne Thompson (CA) sylvania changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ What the addition of the words by Lewis (KY) Pelosi Thompson (MS) to ‘‘aye.’’ Lipinski Peterson (MN) Thornberry the Appropriations Committee does, So the amendment was agreed to. LoBiondo Poe Tiberi and it didn’t go through the author- Lofgren, Zoe Pombo The result of the vote was announced Tierney izing committee, is to say to a commu- Lowey Pomeroy Towns as above recorded. nity, when you engage in this process Lynch Porter Udall (CO) Stated for: Mack Price (NC) of better distributing and better inte- Udall (NM) Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, on June 14, 2006, Maloney Rahall Van Hollen grating people, you may lose some of Manzullo Ramstad Vela´ zquez through an inadvertent error during voting on Markey Rangel your overall capacity to serve people. Visclosky H.R. 5576, the Transportation-Treasury-HUD Marshall Rehberg That is a terrible choice to put to peo- Walden (OR) Matheson Renzi Appropriations bill, I was recorded incorrectly Wasserman ple. You should not tell a community Matsui Reyes as voting no. I ask that the permanent record Schultz because you do not want such con- McCarthy Ros-Lehtinen Waters indicate that on rollcall vote No. 281, the Has- centration, you will then be able to ac- McCaul (TX) Ross tings amendment, I should have been re- McCollum (MN) Roybal-Allard Watson commodate fewer low-income people. McCotter Ruppersberger Watt corded as having voted in the affirmative. That is part of our problem. Waxman McDermott Rush AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FRANK OF Weiner You know, there was a time, Mr. McGovern Ryan (OH) MASSACHUSETTS McHugh Ryan (WI) Wexler Chairman, when urban renewal was McIntyre Sabo Whitfield Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. known in the black community as McKinney Salazar Woolsey Chairman, I offer an amendment. Negro removal, because what it meant McMorris Sa´ nchez, Linda Wu The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. GOOD- was you tore down the buildings where McNulty T. Wynn LATTE). The Clerk will designate the Meehan Sanchez, Loretta Young (FL) all the low-income people lived and you amendment. built no replacements. NOES—166 The text of the amendment is as fol- We now have a policy that say yes, Aderholt Culberson Hobson lows: tear down some of them, thin them Akin Davis, Jo Ann Hoekstra Amendment offered by Mr. FRANK of Mas- out, reconfigure them, make them Alexander Davis, Tom Hostettler sachusetts: more habitable, but don’t have that re- Allen Deal (GA) Hulshof At the end of the bill (before the short sult in an overall loss of those units Bachus Dent Hunter title), insert the following: Baker Dicks Hyde which are available for low-income SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Barrett (SC) Doolittle Inglis (SC) people. in this Act may be used by the Department Bartlett (MD) Drake Issa The addition of those two words, of Housing and Urban Development to imple- Barton (TX) Dreier Istook ‘‘under lease,’’ means more than al- Beauprez Ehlers Jindal ment, administer, or enforce the second sen- Berkley Emerson Johnson (IL) tence of section 6c of the Department’s No- ready is the case; because we have not Biggert Everett Johnson, Sam tice PIH 2006–5 (HA), dated January 13, 2006. achieved perfection and the achieve- Bilbray Feeney Keller The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to ment is ideal, we will lose some of the Blackburn Fitzpatrick (PA) King (IA) units in communities that decide to Blunt Flake Kingston the order of the House of June 13, 2006, deconcentrate poverty and race, will Boehner Forbes Kirk the gentleman from Massachusetts Bonilla Foxx Kline have to pay the price to some extent of (Mr. FRANK) and a Member opposed Bonner Franks (AZ) Knollenberg having fewer section 8 units available each will control 10 minutes. Boustany Frelinghuysen Kolbe than before. I think that is a very Brady (TX) Gallegly LaHood The Chair recognizes the gentleman Brown (SC) Garrett (NJ) Latham grave error. from Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- Brown-Waite, Gerlach Leach Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Ginny Gibbons Lewis (CA) sent to yield the balance of my time to Burgess Gilchrest Linder Chairman, I yield myself such time as the gentleman from New York (Mr. Burton (IN) Gillmor Lucas I may consume, and at the conclusion NADLER) to control that time. Buyer Gingrey Lungren, Daniel of my remarks I will yield control of Calvert Goode E. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Is there ob- Camp (MI) Granger Marchant the time to the gentleman from New jection to the request of the gentleman Campbell (CA) Graves McCrery York (Mr. NADLER). from Massachusetts? Cannon Gutknecht McHenry Mr. Chairman, this is the Cantor Hall McKeon There was no objection. Capito Hart Mica antidisplacement amendment. It is a Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, Carter Hastings (WA) Miller, Gary substantive amendment to current law I rise to claim the time in opposition Castle Hayes Moran (KS) included in the appropriations bill. to the amendment. Chocola Hayworth Moran (VA) Under current law when units are de- The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- Coble Hefley Musgrave Crenshaw Hensarling Myrick stroyed, made no longer fit for occupa- tleman from Michigan is recognized for Cubin Herger Northup tion, for habitation, which have had a 10 minutes.

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In other words, the num- public housing, you demolish 100 units, sume. ber of affordable units would go down. you have to have 100 units to replace I rise in strong opposition to the lan- The policy we have always had which it, so the total amount of low-income guage amendment overturning a HUD this amendment seeks to continue, not housing in the community is not going regulation concerning the number of to change, is that when you demolish down. units that are placed under lease. public housing, you maintain the same They want to replace that by saying The provision would allow the PHA number of units by issuing the same they will only replace the units occu- to essentially create more vouchers for number of vouchers, not less, not more. pied at that moment. So the normal the program than the 2 million vouch- Contrary to what the distinguished churning effect, people moving in, peo- ers that exist currently. Today the pro- chairman said, this would not increase ple moving out, would demolish the gram and the cost of the program is the number of vouchers issued, this number of units replaced. based on the number of units under would maintain it at the same level as So this amendment would keep the lease. we always have had; one-for-one re- existing system, the system that has If public housing or project-based placement for all of the low-income existed for the last few decades, one- section 8 units are being demolished, housing demolished. for-one replacement, and it is scored by the additional vouchers provided are The administration seeks to change CBO as costing nothing. I would urge only for the units actually occupied that policy, first by HUD regulation the House to adopt this amendment. prior to demolition. The department last January that said we will only re- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance budgets each year for the number of oc- place those actually occupied at that of my time. cupied units it expects to convert from moment. So if 5 percent of the units Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, public housing units to vouchers. are under repair or 5 percent of the I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman Units that are not occupied now are units have people moving in and out, from Kentucky (Mrs. NORTHUP). not provided a voucher, since the pro- there is always some churning, we Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Chairman, I gram only provides a subsidy for those won’t replace those. So the number speak against this amendment. You families that are currently receiving a will go down every time we do this. know, I think all of us want the same subsidy in public housing. That is pernicious. It means, as the thing. We want to make sure that af- To provide PHAs with the authority gentleman from Massachusetts said, fordable housing is available to as to create vouchers where there are no that if you want to demolish an over- many American families as possible. tenants to protect is simply a back- concentrated housing or you want to In 1999 we changed the rules, and we door way of creating new vouchers for privatize an existing section 8 building, made every community live by a cer- the program. This cost is not budgeted what will replace it will be fewer units tain number of units, not how far they for in this bill and would be significant. of subsidized housing. could stretch those dollars. And our Approximately 38,000 units in public In the bill before us, the distin- costs exploded. In fact, in the HUD housing and project-based section 8 are guished committee violated the rules budget the section 8 voucher program assumed to be demolished in 2007. Of of the House because they seek to take went from 33 percent of the HUD budg- this number, 21,000 are occupied and el- this policy initiated by HUD by regula- et to over 50 percent of the HUD budg- igible for a voucher. The cost of these tion in January and by adding the et. tenant protection vouchers would be words ‘‘under lease’’ to the bill, they b 1445 $149 million. That is provided for in would say in a broader perspective, in a this bill. If vouchers were made avail- broader universe than covered by the Now, if you believe that the Federal able to those 17,000 units not occupied, regulation, we would only replace occu- Government has unlimited dollars, as well as those already budgeted for, pied units. that wouldn’t worry you. But if you be- the costs will skyrocket in 2007 by an The Rules Committee said points of lieve that we live in a time where we additional $122 million and increase order against the bill are waived so we have to measure every dollar and spend every year thereafter. could not raise a point of order against it carefully, you begin to ask what we Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance legislating on an appropriations bill. could do better. Let me reiterate. It of my time. An amendment to take out those words went from 33 percent of the HUD budg- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield would itself be legislating on an appro- et to 51 percent, but it didn’t include myself such time as I may consume. priation bill, so it’s a one-way racket. one additional voucher. Not one addi- Mr. Chairman, with all due respect, The committee can get away with it tional American family was able to the explanation of this amendment but we can’t unlegislate from the floor. have a voucher based on those in- that we just heard is exactly upside So this amendment is narrower. It, creases in costs. And let me say that down. Exactly wrong and backwards. unfortunately, doesn’t prevent the the dollars were significant, too. We in- The fact is that our amendment committee from doing what it is doing, creased the dollars by over 50 percent would ensure that the level of housing which changes the number of units we in the section 8 program, and still not assistance is maintained at the same are replacing to a fraction of those one additional American family was level as previously; that it is not auto- being demolished in some of the hous- able to be served by a section 8 vouch- matically reduced when public housing ing; but for the public housing at least, er. The changes that we are making buildings are demolished or sold. It which the bill doesn’t do but the regu- today are going to allow every commu- continues the same number of afford- lation did, where the regulation said nity to take the dollars that they have able housing units as previously. from now on we will only replace occu- and to use them more effectively and Every year we demolish several thou- pied units, not the total number of more efficiently so that we can begin sand units. Until January of this year, units, this amendment says no funds to use the section 8 which are already the policy always was if you demolish appropriated shall be used to enforce an enormous part of our budget to 100 units, there are 100 section 8 vouch- that regulation. That we can do. serve more American families in the ers issued, so the number of affordable So the CBO scores this amendment as future. The idea is to help Americans units in the community does not go costing zero dollars. All it says is we get into the units that their family down. can’t use funds to implement that reg- wants to get into, maybe near where In January, HUD put out a new regu- ulation. It doesn’t change the amount they work, maybe near where their lation which said that we will replace of money appropriated for section 8 by family is that can help them watch the units under lease with new vouch- a nickel. their children, maybe into a private ers so that if 100 units are demolished What it does say is we will not coun- housing unit where the budget just but 10 of them were not occupied at tenance a change by the department so makes up the difference in the voucher, that moment because people were mov- that the previous policy, which we so that they can live where they want

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11225 and become independent American Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I must of Transportation to finalize or implement families based on the section 8, and not correct the gentleman. That is not the policy proposed in the notice of proposed just the 9,000 families that we have in what it does at all. There are always, rulemaking published in the Federal Reg- ister on November 7, 2005 (70 Fed. Reg. 67389), Louisville, Kentucky today but hope- in any housing stock, there are always or the supplemental notice of proposed rule- fully many more in the future due to some vacant units because someone making published in the Federal Register on these reforms. moves out on Monday, it takes a May 5, 2006 (71 Fed. Reg. 26425), in Docket No. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield month to prepare the apartment for OST–2003–15759. myself such time as I may consume. someone else to move in. It has always The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to Mr. Chairman, with all due respect, been the policy that you replace the the order of the House of June 13, 2006 spurious statistics don’t help us get number of units that you are tearing the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. anywhere. The fact is, yes, section 8 is down. If you are tearing down 1,000 OBERSTAR) and a Member opposed each a higher percentage of the HUD budget units, you get 1,000 section 8 vouchers. will control 5 minutes. because this Congress has cut down If you change the policy, such as HUD The Chair recognizes the gentleman other programs. We have cut down is now seeking to do, such as the bill is from Minnesota. CDBG by $500 million. So what does seeking to do and which this amend- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I that prove? ment opposes doing, then you are say- yield myself 1 minute. And the fact is that all this amend- ing that if 10 percent are vacant be- For 65 years, aviation trade has been ment seeks to do is to say not that cause someone has moved out and governed by a fundamental principle more people should get more section 8 someone else hasn’t moved in yet, they and a statute which requires that only vouchers; I wish we could do that, and are cleaning it up, that you replace 90 an airline that qualifies as a citizen of not that more people should get afford- percent instead of the 100 percent. the United States may provide service able housing, but simply to maintain All this says is continue the policy between citizens in the U.S. or on our previous policy, that if you are de- we have always had of replacing units, international routes. The international molishing low income housing you re- not units occupied, because units occu- trade bureaucrats at the Departments place it with the same number of units. pied is always 80, 90 percent of total of Transportation and State have de- QED. And if the administration is so units because there are always people cided to change that law by rule. That incompetent that we are wasting a lot moving in and out. Someone died last should not be changed by the bureau- of money because we are not admin- week and so forth. There is no housing crats. It should be done by act of Con- istering the program properly, there is stock on earth 100 percent occupied 100 gress. We ought to have more than just money slipping through its fingers be- percent of the time. And if you look at a couple of hours of hearings. We ought cause they are not administering the 5 percent or 10 percent that are unoccu- to have in-depth hearings in the House section 8 program properly, let them pied now because three people died and and the Senate and decide whether or clean up their act. But the fact is the five people moved and no one has not we are going to change that statute number of units should remain the moved in again, you are reducing the to something else. same or go up. number of units. And all we are saying Secondly, why would we, in the con- This amendment says, and the gen- is don’t do that. If you tear down low text of an international trade negotia- tlewoman says we are all in agreement, income housing, replace it one for one tion, trade away the one sector of eco- that as many people as possible should on the basis of the number of units. nomics where the United States has a be helped. Well, if as many people as That has always been our policy. That positive balance of trade? Aviation. We possible should be helped, at least let’s has always been the law and all this have a $9 billion surplus balance of agree, and this amendment is the only amendment seeks to do is to keep it payments with the European Commu- way to do that, not to cut down the that way and not change it as the bill nity. If we allow U.S. airlines to be sold to foreign interests, that positive bal- number of section 8 units, not to cut would do. down the number of units available I yield back. ance of payments will disappear. Gone. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time. whenever we demolish existing hous- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, at the end of the day, this creates an ing. That is all this amendment does. I rise in opposition to the amendment. entitlement for vacant units. These Nothing else. And anybody who says The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. PETRI). that this amendment increases the funds are for tenant protection, not The gentleman is recognized for 5 min- availability of housing above the pol- unit protection. utes. icy of one for one is not telling the I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, The Acting CHAIRMAN. The ques- truth. let me try to clarify a few things. tion is on the amendment offered by I reserve the balance of my time. First, there are no safety or security the gentleman from Massachusetts Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, impacts associated with the proposed (Mr. FRANK). I reserve the balance of my time. rule on foreign investment. In fact, The question was taken; and the Act- I understand that you must have a this rule does not change the statutory ing Chairman announced that the noes speaker that wishes to speak at this requirements that limit foreign invest- moment? appeared to have it. Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I de- ment in the U.S. airlines. Mr. NADLER. No. The other cospon- For example, U.S. airlines will still sor had to go back to the committee. mand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to be U.S. airlines. U.S. citizens must be Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, in actual control of the airline. U.S. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- let me just say that one thing I don’t citizens must own 75 percent of the ceedings on the amendment offered by quite understand about what is taking voting stock. U.S. citizens must com- the gentleman from Massachusetts will place here, but I want to get to the bot- prise two-thirds of board membership. tom of it. Having to provide a subsidy be postponed. The proposed rule explicitly walls off for empty units, and that is what you AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. OBERSTAR any foreign investment proposal that are doing, with a budget that only as- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I would affect safety, security or defense sumes least unit cost or least unit offer an amendment. in any way, including any impact of risks being unable to assist real fami- The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, or CRAF lies, this will, I think, unfairly, shift will designate the amendment. program. No foreign investors will have The text of the amendment is as fol- section 8 dollars to certain regions of a say when it comes to safety, security lows: the country for what are now vacant or national defense. Amendment offered by Mr. OBERSTAR: In addition, any control afforded to a units. And this would be to the det- At the end of the bill (before the short riment of the distribution of those title), insert the following: foreign investor, such as marketing or funds. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available product quality, can be revoked at any I reserve the balance of my time. in this Act may be used by the Department time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 Further, in response to concerns ical infrastructure must remain in U.S. plementing its proposed rule to open up raised within the last several months, operational control. U.S. air carriers to a greater share of DOT met with General Schwartz, Com- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, control by foreign owners. For the past mander of USTRANSCOM and Robert I now yield the remaining time in my 65 years, we have required that U.S. Jamison, Deputy Administrator of allotment to the gentleman from Flor- citizens have actual control over all TSA, to double check, I should say to ida (Mr. MICA). management decisions of U.S. airlines. triple check that these agencies have Mr. MICA. Mr. Chairman, and my In a matter of a few months, the Bush absolutely no safety or security con- colleagues, I want to be polite, but let administration has sought to make cerns regarding the proposed rule. me just say that this is a terrible enormous changes by allowing signifi- They did not. The rule itself will amendment. It is short-sighted. It is cant opportunities for foreign investors strengthen the airline industry in the special interest legislation. It is a red at the expense of America’s safety, se- U.S. The industry will be able to at- herring to prevent, quite frankly, the curity, and its workplace. tract additional capital to improve implementation of an agreement be- The proposed rule would change and their financial position. Some have in- tween the United States and the Euro- allow foreign investors to have a great- dicated that the rule will result in pean Union to have open skies. er say on airline economic decisions fewer jobs. This makes no sense at all. Now, Mr. Chairman, and my col- that would include being able to direct Strong U.S. airlines result in a strong- leagues, if you want to increase jobs in airlines to buy foreign aircraft or have er aviation community that is ready, your district, on both sides of the At- more repair stations overseas; have willing and able to hire more people, lantic, this is not the amendment to work performed by foreign citizens; more pilots, more flight attendants, vote for. If you want to increase serv- and dictate routes, frequency, pricing, more mechanics. ice and have some shot at some inter- classes of service, advertising, and code Further, any open skies agreement national service to your district or sharing. between the U.S. and the European your region, you vote for this amend- I am opposed to the change because Union is predicated on this more mod- ment and you are killing those it will result in the loss of American ern investment rule. The rule, coupled chances. jobs, hurt rural and small commu- with a U.S.-EU open skies agreement, The great opportunities for job and nities, and could severely jeopardize will preserve and create new U.S. jobs expansion of aviation markets in an in- our safety and security. I am very con- and expand markets. It will increase dustry that has been so hard hit from cerned about the outsourcing of jobs the number of international flights op- September 11 is expanding these mar- for our pilots, flight attendants, and erated by U.S. carriers and increase the kets, and for the first time we can open mechanics, and I urge all Members to number of foreign travelers to the U.S. those doors and that opportunity. This support the Oberstar amendment. It will also increase service to small is all a red herring about investment, Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I and medium cities. This is because trying to tie this to Dubai. yield 1 minute to the distinguished international markets must be sup- The current limitation of 25 percent chairman of the Armed Services Com- ported by the robust feed traffic from foreign ownership continues. It has not mittee, the gentleman from California the non-hub markets. changed at all. In fact, we have a guar- (Mr. HUNTER). I am for a strong competitive indus- antee under this that matters of safety Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Chairman, I thank try that creates new American jobs, and security are off the table to foreign the gentleman for yielding. ensures better service, and is a boon for investors. With great respect for Chairman the economy, all without weakening You know, I am thinking about this. MICA and Chairman KNOLLENBERG, I security. If we use this mentality, Mr. Chair- support this amendment strongly. I urge a ‘‘no’’ on this amendment. man, and my colleagues, if we used this This is a matter of priorities, and it I reserve the balance of my time. mentality in the past we would still be is a matter of American ownership in a Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I trading beads with the Indians. We system that supported and that trans- yield 1 minute to the distinguished wouldn’t be taking advantage of open- ported 93 percent of our military per- gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. LOBI- ing jobs and markets and expanding op- sonnel to the warfighting theaters. It ONDO). portunities for the people in this coun- is a matter of priorities. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Chairman, for try. Dan McKinnon, Ronald Reagan’s over 60 years we have required U.S. Simply stated, also, this is a vol- head of the Civil Aeronautics Board, citizens to be in control of operation of untary process in this investment. So who owned and sold North American our airlines. Make no mistake, the this is a protectionist amendment. It Airlines and controlled it, said, ‘‘As a DOT’s proposed rule will absolutely re- benefits a few people to keep things a rescue helicopter pilot with 61 saves, verse this critical policy, allowing op- little cozy the way they are now. And my number one priority would always eration of our airlines to be controlled I know people are trying to do that. be American security. If the country by competing and potentially un- But it is an enormous step back for the needed me, that’s where I would send friendly foreign interests will under- United States aviation industry. my planes.’’ mine our homeland security and result That is the kind of control, oper- in a loss of U.S. jobs. b 1500 ational control, we need on American Mr. Chairman, no critical U.S. infra- So I urge you to defeat this amend- airlines. I strongly support this amend- structure should ever be under foreign ment, which will do great harm to, ment. control. Did we not learn anything again, opening doors and opportunities Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I from the Dubai ports debacle? Doesn’t in American, European, and actually yield 1 minute to the distinguished anyone remember the outrage that you all of our aviation opportunities for the gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE). shared over Dubai? This is just as big future. Mr. POE. Mr. Chairman, I thank the an outrage. The DOT is using executive Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I gentleman from Minnesota for yield- fiat to implement a very dangerous and yield 1 minute to the distinguished ing. absolutely wrong policy. This amend- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. COS- Likewise, I have great respect for ment will ensure Congress determines TELLO), ranking member of the Avia- Chairman MICA, but in this particular what is in the best interest of this tion Subcommittee. situation, this is a national security country, not the bureaucrats of DOT. Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Chairman, I issue, and you cannot separate na- Remember the explanation we got from thank the gentleman for yielding. tional security and security of an air- the administration on the Dubai ports, Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong line industry with daily operating pro- that everyone had thoroughly exam- support of the Oberstar amendment. cedure. We cannot allow some foreign ined it. And then we found out that it This amendment would stop the De- airline to control the operating proce- hadn’t been thoroughly examined. Crit- partment of Transportation from im- dure of American airline companies,

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If our 5576. maintenance, then U.S. owners are not airline industry is controlled by a for- The Bush Administration’s most recent pro- in control of the safety or the military eign country, what makes us think posal to alter policy regarding the role of for- obligations. The proposed rule does not that country will cooperate with us in eign ownership of U.S. airlines is an issue make sense and the DOT should not time of war? that, without question, warrants the full atten- give foreign control over U.S. airlines This is certainly a national security tion and oversight of this body. just because the European Community issue, and we should not outsource our Yet, despite the expressed consent of Con- is asking for it. Airlines are not just national security to the European gress in 2003 regarding the ‘‘actual control’’ of another business. They are an essential Union. U.S. carriers by U.S. citizens, the Administra- form of transportation with many im- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I tion seems intent on circumventing the will of pacts on public policy. yield myself the balance of my time. this body in an effort to fast track an inter- Foreign investment in airlines is a In my remaining time, I just want to national air service agreement. major decision for Congress, not the refute what the distinguished gen- While I wholeheartedly support the notion of Department of Transportation. There- tleman from Florida said, that domes- our aviation industry being afforded every op- fore, we should support the LoBiondo- tic aviation will not be affected. It will portunity to excel in the global economy, I do Poe-Oberstar amendment and reject be affected. Foreign owners will decide not support the Administration’s utter disregard the DOT rule. routes, fleet size, type of aircraft, serv- of this body—particularly the Committee on Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I now ice in domestic markets and inter- Transportation and Infrastructure. yield to the gentleman from New Jer- national markets. We will lose an The Congress should be afforded the oppor- sey (Mr. PASCRELL). Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise international trade aviation sector. tunity to perform the necessary due diligence, in support of this bipartisan amend- Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to conduct hearings, and debate any proposed ment, and it is bipartisan, Members on strike the last word. changes to foreign ownership laws. both sides of the aisle. I yield to the gentleman from Oregon Any modification to laws governing foreign Congress has rejected, two times al- (Mr. DEFAZIO). control of domestic carriers will have enor- ready, attempts to change foreign own- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I thank mous implications for industry stakeholders ership and control requirements. Let the gentleman for yielding. and jobs here at home. us get it right this time. The Congress This is Dubai Ports all over again. As a result, such changes should not be spoke in unison about the Dubai Ports Vociferous people are aware of this hastily promulgated through a proposed rule- deal, and they are speaking in unison change in policy, and they will not say making introduced in the dead of night. today to stop this insanity of giving what their position is on it. This will To characterize DOT’s current rulemaking away our assets and having them con- undermine national security. proposal as an artful maneuver would be an trolled by foreign investors. Any country with an open skies understatement. This is not to stop foreign invest- agreement will be able to buy and con- DOT asserts that in order for the U.S. air ment. We must have a robust debate. trol a U.S. airline for all practical in- transportation industry to remain a leader in This is a radical change. Altering the tents and purposes, including Indo- the global economy, a reinterpretation of ‘‘ac- foreign control requirement for U.S. nesia. Imagine when we deploy our tual control’’ is needed to ensure access to airlines does not belong in rulemaking, military on the civilian reserve air capital afforded by global financial markets. and that is what you are trying to do fleet flown by Indonesian pilots. Oh, Under DOT’s proposed rule, foreign inves- today. Being a member of both the there is a little terrorism problem in tors would be allowed to exercise decisions Transportation and Homeland Security Indonesia, isn’t there? That will be over all commercial aspects of domestic car- Committees gives me a unique perspec- really good. I think they will feel real- rier operations. tive on the vital role the U.S. airline ly secure on those planes. U.S. citizens would be required to control industry plays in the homeland secu- It is also in pursuit of lame free trade only decisions related to safety, security, orga- rity and the national defense of our Na- agreements, so-called ‘‘open skies,’’ yet nizational documents, and the Civil Reserve tion. another loser for America. The out- Air Fleet. I am concerned that the proposed sourcing of pilot jobs, flight attendant To think that commercial aspects have no rule is unclear and does not guarantee jobs, mechanics jobs, and other execu- implication on security, safety, and the CRAF that heads of security and safety would tive jobs. And I am not so concerned program underscores the shortsightedness of have complete autonomy from their about the execs. this proposal. foreign national leadership. It is no se- But we are essentially ceding control I support the halting of DOT from issuing cret that security costs are one of the of the United States of America in vio- any final rule on ‘‘actual control’’ and urge my financial challenges facing our domes- lation of statutory provisions if we do colleagues to vote yes on this commonsense tic industry. In fact, many additional not stop the Bush administration. amendment. security measures have been volun- This must be adopted. Mr. MICA could Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I now tarily undertaken by U.S. carriers. not be more wrong. This will under- yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. I hope that both sides of the aisle mine security and air service in this GENE GREEN). support what I believe is a very reason- country. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. able amendment. Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I yield to Chairman, I thank the ranking member Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Ober- the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. for yielding to me. star-LoBiondo-Poe Amendment prohibit to the EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON). I rise in support of the bipartisan use of funds in this bill to implement a pro- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of LoBiondo-Poe-Oberstar amendment on posed Transportation Department regulation Texas. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong foreign ownership. that makes a profound change to federal avia- support of Mr. OBERSTAR’s amendment. The bottom line on this issue is that tion policy. It appears to me that we should see the DOT’s rulemaking runs very close I would submit that it is actually a radical that we are in a huge deficit with the to violating the law that Congress set change. Altering the foreign control require- guarantees being foreign governments. down for the airline industry. The stat- ment for U.S. airlines does not belong in a We have lost jobs. We are selling com- ue says that U.S. airlines must be con- rule m aking. We need robust debate—when panies and property to persons from trolled by U.S. citizens. The DOT rule we didn’t have debate you saw what happen out of this country. Now we are going would allow foreign investors to own 49 the Dubii Ports deal.

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This others have spoken in opposition to The proposed change is heavy-handed, too has nothing to do with Dubai. This pro- this amendment, this would jeopardize vague and leaves too many legitimate ques- posed rule does not change any statute the open skies agreement between the tions and concerns unanswered. with respect to U.S. control or foreign United States and the EU. Being a member of both the Transportation ownership of U.S. airlines. It now is in The domestic airline industry in this and Homeland Security Committees gives me the law 25 percent maximum owner- country is struggling with fuel costs. a unique perspective on the vital role the U.S. ship. It is going to be the law after this This would literally be a knockout airline industry plays in the homeland security rule passes. What part of 25 percent do blow to them. In regard to the rule- and national defense of our Nation. these folks not understand? U.S. car- making, it assures still that 75 percent For these reasons, unlike most other indus- riers can accept foreign investment of stockholders must be Americans on tries, airlines do not easily lend themselves to today, up to 25 percent. a domestic airline, and two-thirds of foreign control. They are arguing that safety and se- the seats on the boards of directors I am concerned that the proposed rule is curity might be put into question. must be United States citizens. unclear and does not guarantee that heads of Under the current provisions, there is I think we need to move forward with security and safety would have complete au- no enumeration of safety or security this rulemaking so that we can com- tonomy from their foreign national leadership. spelled out. This, for the first time, plete this open skies agreement with It is no secret that security costs are one of spells out safety and security. the EU. This is a benefit to our airline the financial challenges facing our domestic Under the proposed rule, the U.S. industry that we have an opportunity industry. carrier has the ability to agree or dis- to open up the markets to more inter- In fact, many additional security measures agree with the terms put forth by the national flights, more flights of their have been voluntarily undertaken by U.S. car- investor. This is just a clarification of carriers into our smaller non-hub cit- riers. an investor’s ability to participate in ies. But under foreign control, commercial inter- the investment. Simply stated, the Mr. Chairman, this is a jobs bill. I ests may carry more weight when it comes to DOT’s rule is voluntary; it is not man- strongly, strongly voice my opposition cutting costs. datory. to this amendment. I ask my col- Measured foreign investment may be bene- Finally, we have worked closely with leagues to vote against it. ficial for U.S. air carriers. the Department of Defense to make Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Chairman, I rise today However, throwing open the floodgates to certain that any of our defense inter- in support of Mr. OBERSTAR’s amendment to foreign control is not the answer. ests are preserved. So this does benefit prevent implementation of a proposed Depart- At the very least, Congress should have a the consumer. We will have lower ment of Transportation rule that would in effect vigorous, robust debate on this highly sen- international airfares. It creates jobs, reverse 60 years of precedent on United sitive matter before anything is finalized. and it will create them throughout the States policy in the domestic airline industry. I am confident that most members, upon ju- country. It also increases the service to Permitting the Department of Transportation to dicious review, will conclude that this pro- airports and locales that currently do implement a rule that would weaken long- posed rule change, as it stands, is not in the not have the opportunity for inter- standing policies on domestic ownership of best interest of our nation. national service on both sides of the U.S. airlines would permit the reversal of pol- And I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of aisle. icy that is in place specifically to ensure U.S. the amendment. Now, let us face it, a small group of control of an industry that, in many ways, is of Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, people do have a very vested interest in vital strategic importance to our Nation. As I move to strike the last word. not changing this. They have got a lit- some of my colleagues have noted, domestic Mr. Chairman, I just want to cover a tle corner on the market. They do not airlines fly 92 percent of our troops and 41 couple of points. This protectionist want to see this changed. So I have percent of our cargo to battlefields in the War amendment is an enormous step back- said this is a red herring. I tried to be on Terror. I believe that allowing the daily op- ward for the U.S. airline industry. It polite. erations of our airlines to be controlled by denies U.S. airlines the ability to com- I urge defeat of this amendment. competing and potentially unfriendly foreign in- pete with the European carriers on a Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, terests could undermine U.S. homeland secu- level playing field. It stops the Depart- very briefly, this rule just came in rity and national defense. Having an industry ment of Transportation from modern- today, and I think everybody is aware that plays such a key role in times of national izing rules governing investment in of this. The administration under- need be placed outside the hands of U.S. U.S. airlines. stands that an amendment may be of- ownership could introduce a degree of unpre- The DOT rule does not relax congres- fered today to prohibit the use of funds dictability that our Nation could not afford in sionally set limits on foreign invest- to implement a final rule regarding the such crucial times. ment in the U.S. airlines. U.S. citizens foreign investment in U.S. airlines. Mr. Chairman, I would like to note that must still control, as I mentioned, 75 The proposed rule would facilitate a under the current rules, rules that have served percent of U.S. airlines voting stock landmark agreement with the EU that the U.S. airline industry very well, that have and comprise 66 percent of their board would provide significant benefits to served U.S. employees in that industry very of directors. consumers as well as the domestic pas- well, that have served our Nation’s traveling The DOT rule safeguards U.S. airline senger and cargo airline industry. The public very well and that have served our Na- security and safety. It strictly pro- administration has worked with Con- tion’s security very well, our Nation has suc- hibits any foreign influence over secu- gress to address these concerns with cessfully established Open Skies agreements rity, safety, or the civil reserve air the final rule and recently extended with over 75 countries in the last 15 years. fleet, or CRAF, program. the final comment period by an addi- Current rules do not inhibit international travel The DOT rule will create new U.S. tional 60 days. The administration, as or create untenable positions for trade with jobs and improve service to small- and you must know, strongly opposes any foreign countries. Current rules work. medium-sized communities. Further amendment that would prevent the De- I join Mr. OBERSTAR in opposing changes to delay and opposition to the DOT rule is partment of Transportation from final- those rules, changes that could very well jeop- a blatant attempt to kill U.S./EU. open izing its rule. ardize U.S. national security. I believe this is skies. Eight months is enough time for Mr. Chairman, at this time I yield to unwise and I support the Oberstar amend- review. the gentleman from Georgia. ment.

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The agreement authorized sales to mand a recorded vote. And the rule that was adopted by the the Cuban regime as long as payments The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Department of Treasury changed that were made, cash in advance. Now, the 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on time by a few days. It turns out to be Cuban regime, and let us be clear when the amendment offered by the gen- 10 days to 2 weeks. And the issue be- we talk about trade with Cuba that we tleman from Minnesota will be post- comes that the cash must be paid prior are dealing, there are no Cubans, there poned. to the shipment from the United States are no Cubans who can buy, because it AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MORAN OF as compared to prior to delivery in the is a totalitarian state, the regime. KANSAS port in Havana. Now the dictator started to make Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- As a result of that, it has increased purchases after the law was passed in man, I offer an amendment. the cost of doing business with Cuba in October of 2000. And as is to be ex- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- a significant way, and, in fact, we have pected, then he started engaging in de- ignate the amendment. had a significant reduction, 22 percent laying tactics, precisely to create le- The text of the amendment is as fol- reduction, in the sale of agriculture verage and pressure so that we would lows: products since the adoption of that see something like we see today. Sure Amendment offered by Mr. MORAN of Kan- rule. enough, the delaying tactics began by sas: This amendment that I offer today, the dictator. Page 252, insert the following after line 5: Mr. Chairman, simply is a prohibition And U.S. financial institutions asked SEC. 945. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to administer, im- against the spending of any money to for clarification of what ‘‘cash in ad- plement, or enforce the amendment made to enforce that regulation and therefore vance’’ is. Now, it should not surprise section 515.533 of title 31, Code of Federal return us to where we were prior to us that the dictator started his delay- Regulations, that was published in the Fed- February of 2005. ing tactics, when we see the billions eral Register on February 25, 2005. It is identical language to what was and billions of dollars that he owes to The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the included in the appropriation bill last anyone who has given him credit. order of the House of June 13, 2006, the year in both the House and the Senate. It should not surprise anyone that he gentleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) The language was removed in con- started, he began delaying tactics. The and a Member opposed each will con- ference. But this House of Representa- reality of the matter is, cash sales are trol 5 minutes. tives and our companion body across allowed. The reality of the matter is The Chair recognizes the gentleman the way adopted identical language in that U.S. financial institutions asked from Kansas. the Treasury/ Transportation appro- for this clarification. Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- priation bill a year ago. And also I want to make a separate man, I yield myself such time as I may And the gentlewoman from Missouri point. President Bush is right, and I consume. (Mrs. EMERSON) has made that effort in thank him once again for, today, hav- Mr. Chairman, it is a bit of history 2005, which we all agreed to when this ing issued another very clear state- that brings me back to the House floor, bill was adopted a year ago. So the sole ment of administration policy, when he an issue related to agriculture, food purpose here today is to return us to has stated from the first day of his ad- and medicine trade with Cuba. In July preFebruary 2005. ministration that he has promised to of 2000, this House of Representatives We will probably have the oppor- veto any legislation that enriches the adopted an amendment that I offered tunity to debate the value of trade Cuban dictatorship or benefits the to allow the sale of food, medicine, and with Cuba and what it means to the Cuban dictator’s regime. agriculture commodities to the coun- Castro government. And I welcome The President is right. I stand with try of Cuba. that opportunity. It seems to me that him. I thank him once again. And I That amendment was adopted in July unilateral sanctions, we clearly can urge all of my colleagues to do the of 2000 by a vote of 301–116. A majority reach the conclusion that unilateral same. of Republicans, a majority of Demo- sanctions by the United States are Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance crats supported that amendment. As a only harmful to our own agriculture of my time. result of that amendment being adopt- sector, to our own farmers, at a time in Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- ed, in the conference committee sig- which drought affects much of the man, I continue to reserve the balance nificant discussion occurred, and ulti- country. High energy and input costs of my time. mately the new legislation, TSREEA, are dramatically increasing. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman the Trade Sanction Export Enhance- It seems to me that there is no rea- from Florida (Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- ment Act, of 2000 was adopted. son for us to make these sales more dif- BALART) has 3 minutes remaining, and And that law was working reasonably ficult. And, in fact, the reduction of the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. well for a period of time. And then in those sales is almost 21 percent of corn, MORAN) has 1 minute remaining. February of 2005 the Department of 17 percent of wheat, and 27 percent, 26 Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Treasury adopted a regulation chang- percent of meat products from the Florida. Mr. Chairman, I yield such ing some of the rules related to trade United States, reduction in those sales time as she may consume to another with Cuba. Mr. Chairman, we have had since the adoption of this rule. negotiator of the deal, of the agree- the opportunity now of taking advan- This amendment is obviously sup- ment that still stands and has not been tage of the opportunity to sell for cash, ported by a wide array of farm organi- changed by this regulation by Presi- cash up front, to Cuba agriculture com- zations. dent Bush, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. modities, food and medicine, to the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Chairman, tune of about $400 million in the pre- of my time. I rise in strong opposition to the Moran vious year. Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of amendment. Let us be clear: This But the regulation that the Depart- Florida. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposi- amendment is not about agricultural ment of Treasury adopted in February tion to the amendment. sales to Cuba. This amendment seeks of 2005, began to seriously limit the op- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is to prevent the implementation of safe- portunity for American farmers to ex- recognized for 5 minutes. guards that have been put in place to

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The law only stip- aimed at trying to free the people of people have personal memories of the ulates that these sales meet four sim- Cuba and end their oppression, end the dictatorship of Fidel Castro. ple conditions: payment of cash in ad- oppression that they suffer under. But this is not a pro-Castro amend- vance, of payment prior to transfer of Again, I quote from the administra- ment, this is a pro-American amend- title, shipping and a licensing provi- tion, ‘‘Lifting the sanctions now or ment. If we are going to get rid of this sion. limiting our ability to enforce them, fellow, one thing that is clear, the em- Again, these requirements were put would provide assistance to a repres- bargo route is not the way to go. For 45 in place to protect American pro- sive regime at the expense of the ordi- years, he has outlived all of our Presi- ducers, to protect American taxpayers, nary Cuban people.’’ dents by being there. If anything, he so that they will in fact get paid by the The CHAIRMAN. The time of the has used the embargo as an excuse to Cuban regime, and that these sales are gentleman from Florida has expired. continue his dictatorship. It hasn’t in keeping with the U.S. foreign policy The Chair recognizes the gentleman done anything except hurt the Cuban and commercial interests. from Kansas to close debate. people by having the negative eco- Given the Castro regime history, and Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- nomic impact on their government. you can see right there in Mr. DIAZ- man, I yield myself such time as I may But more important than anything, BALART’s currency debt, and its history consume. it restricts the American people from of insolvency, its poor credit rating, its Mr. Chairman, again, let me reiterate doing what we should be able to do debt levels, it is incumbent upon us in that this has nothing to do with chang- without being restricted by our govern- Congress to undertake necessary steps ing the sanctions that are in place. The ment. Americans should be able to to protect Americans from getting law remains. The administration cre- travel, period. Nobody should deny us cheated, from getting swindled, like so ated a new rule a year ago for which the opportunity to go anywhere that many others have by the Castro dicta- there is no commercial basis. we want to go. If we are going to be re- torship. And the argument that farmers will stricted because it is a Communist Mr. Chairman, we have ample rea- not be paid, it is farm organizations country, then the administration is sons to be concerned about the worthi- and farmers who are supporting my saying they don’t have confidence in us ness of the Castro regime. At $14 bil- amendment today. And, finally, the that we are going to be converted to lion, Cuba’s foreign debt reached an suggestion that we must save tax- communism. all-time high last year. payers expense, there are no taxpayer What about capitalism, the whole Cuba simply refuses to pay its debts. dollars involved in trade with Cuba. idea of changing people’s lives and Now, we all know that the Cuban ty- There is no subsidy. There is no agri- thoughts through exchange of goods rant can afford it. Forbes Magazine re- cultural credit provided. and wares? What about our farmers? cently listed him as among the top ten This is really about a noncommercial What about those that want to invest wealthiest rulers in the world. The U.S. reason, just trying to make the trade in oil? must not allow its citizens to shoulder more onerous, more expensive, so that But, more importantly, what about the burden of a corrupt foreign govern- our farmers have less of an opportunity those people that believe in not only ment, a deadbeat dictator. to export their goods to Cuba. economic freedom, but cultural free- Simply put, this amendment pro- Again, Mr. Chairman, I would ask dom, educational freedom, song, dance, motes lawlessness and the protection support. Return us to the compromise get to know people? The Cuban people of Americans against the Cuban re- that was created prior to February of love us and those who know them love gime’s antics. I join Mr. DIAZ-BALART 2005. the Cuban people. and so many others in hoping that we The CHAIRMAN. The question is on It is this rascal that is in charge that vote ‘‘no’’ on the Moran amendment. the amendment offered by the gen- we have lost billions of dollars in deny- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). ing our people the opportunity to have man, I continue to reserve the balance The amendment was agreed to. economic exchange. That has not of my time. b 1530 gained us one thing except perhaps a Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of handful of votes in Florida. Florida. Mr. Chairman, I yield 15 sec- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. RANGEL Because America has to do what onds to the gentleman from Florida Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, I offer works. The embargo is not working (Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART). an amendment. any kind of way, and the meanness of Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- it all, to deny Americans an oppor- ida. Mr. Chairman, the bottom line is ignate the amendment. tunity to visit their families in Cuba, again, what part of payment, ‘‘cash in The text of the amendment is as fol- or to restrict it to once every 3 years, advance’’ is hard to understand? lows: we have to check with the doctor to see Cash in advance means cash in ad- Amendment offered by Mr. RANGEL: whether or not your parents are sick vance. That is what the rules are right At the end of the bill (before the short enough or well enough so that you can now. There is nothing changing that. title), insert the following: plan your visit. That is not the Amer- SEC. 9xx. None of the funds made available That is what we need to keep. That is in this Act may be used to implement, ad- ican way of life. why we need to defeat this amendment. minister, or enforce the economic embargo The whole idea that you have sick Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- of Cuba, as defined in section 4(7) of the and poor people in Cuba, and you are man, I continue to reserve the balance Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Cuban American, and you want to send of my time. (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–114), some money to them, that that is Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of except that the foregoing limitation does not being denied because the hard money is Florida. Mr. Chairman, I yield the re- apply to the administration of a tax or tariff. going to be used by the government. mainder of our time to the distin- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the I suggest that nobody in this House, guished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. order of House of June 13, 2006, the gen- even the lovely lady from Florida, is CANTOR). tleman from New York (Mr. RANGEL) going to say that this program has Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in and a Member opposed each will con- worked. I know it is a political issue, opposition to this amendment and in- trol 5 minutes. and I am not belittling that. I know sist, again, that in order to deny eco- The Chair recognizes the gentleman there is a lot of compassion behind it. nomic resources to the Castro regime, from New York. But I will call this the American

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Mr. Chairman, I move to able to say that these people in Cuba ticed, that we will not be punishing strike the last word, and I yield to the that are being adversely affected are a Fidel Castro, that we will, in fact, be gentleman from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). threat to our national security. rewarding him for continuing to op- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, I If we love those people, we wouldn’t press his own people. think everyone in this Chamber appre- cut off America to them. We would The misery that the Cuban people ciates Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN’s commit- send America there with the American feel is Castro’s own making. It is not ment to human rights, and I salute her flag, with our young people, with hip- the Blame America First crowd that for that. However, I think we have to hop, with jeans, with all of the things wants you to believe that, but that is observe that the embargo hasn’t that the whole world has come to so. stopped Castro, it hasn’t stopped Cuba enjoy. But to deny the people in Cuba There are three major conditions from progressing. It hasn’t forced out this because we don’t like or we hate or that must be in place before any sanc- Castro. we want to get rid of this man who tions are lifted on the Cuban regime. It certainly provided hurdles and puts innocent people in jail or who They are very simple. The liberation of extra expenses that have been felt by shoots down harmless planes, if you political prisoners, the legalization of every Cuban in every sector of the want to get rid of him, bring America all political parties, and the holding of economy that is desperate for a boost. to Cuba but don’t keep us out. free, fair, multiparty, internationally Proponents of the embargo argue that Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance recognized democratic elections. constricting the Cuban economy will of my time. This amendment suggests that de- fuel discontent among the Cuban popu- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Chairman, manding freedom, demanding democ- lation with the current government I rise in opposition to the amendment. racy, demanding respect for human and will force out Castro. That hasn’t The CHAIRMAN. The gentlewoman is rights first is all too much to ask. I say happened in 45 years. Moreover, it didn’t happen when the recognized for 5 minutes. it is not. The human rights condition Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Chairman, in Cuba continues to deteriorate. Cuban economy was at its worst period I thank my good friend from New York Cuba’s tyrannical rule punishes even following the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. But the de- (Mr. RANGEL). I know that he called harder those who seek to exercise their sired outcome by the proponents of the this the For-America amendment, but I fundamental freedoms of expression, of embargo will not be achieved. In the think it is the Blame America First assembly, of free association. As the process of forcing the embargo, the amendment, because it says that if steadily increasing number of Cuban United States is paradoxically cur- there is misery in Cuba, and there sure- political prisoners demonstrates, con- tailing the freedom of its own citizens ly is, that it is the fault of the Amer- ditions are deplorable and the Cuban and the human rights and the very ican people because of our foreign pol- people are oppressed by this ruthless dictator. things for which the government criti- icy tools that we have been using of So I ask you, are we to reward the cizes Cuba. sanctioning the government of the re- imprisonment of peaceful demonstra- Today, I might point out, to my good gime of Fidel Castro. tors and independent journalists? No, I friend from Florida, it is not only Che I agree with the gentleman that the don’t think we should. I don’t think Guevara’s birthday, but it is also Flag embargo should be lifted. It is the em- that we will. Day in the United States. The values bargo that Fidel Castro has on the Labor leaders, local civil rights ac- that we hold with our flag we could Cuban people, an embargo on freedom tivists, are being tortured today as we stand for in saying that the Cuban em- and an embargo on expression and an speak. They are being jailed by this ty- bargo ought to be taken down. In No- embargo on freedom to worship. That rannical regime. In addition, sex traf- vember of 2005, for the fourteenth year is the embargo that we would like to ficking is on the rise. According to our in a row, the U.N. General Assembly see lifted. own State Department report on sexual passed a resolution with the support of But here we go again. How inter- trafficking, it says in Cuba women and 182 Nations calling on the United esting that we have this debate on children are trafficked for the purposes States to immediately end its eco- today, of all days. This is Che of sexual exploitation and forced child nomic embargo against Cuba. Guevara’s birthday, and Che Guevara, labor. Nearly the whole world is opposing like Castro, was a bloody assassin, even The Cuban regime does not meet the embargo. Many U.S. allies have though we have young people wearing even minimum standards for this so- voiced concern that the extraterritor- his T-shirts. They have no idea what called thriving sex trade, but rather ial application of U.S. embargo would that man stood for. participates, participates in the com- infringe on their rights. It is time for a Like Che Guevara, Fidel Castro con- mercial, sexual exploitation of these change in U.S. policy towards Cuba. It tinues this bloody, tyrannical rule. women and children. Are we to reward is time to craft a policy that is based Here we have an annual campaign to these violent harassers, this intimida- on the values of the U.S. Constitution, award an oppressive totalitarian state, tion, these human traffickers? No, we the United Nations, human rights of a human rights violator, right here in must not. pure logic and lift the embargo against our own hemisphere. If history has In a post-September 11 world, Mr. Cuba. taught us nothing about the con- Chairman, Congress should not, we I urge my colleagues to support the sequences of appeasing and awarding a must not, help subsidize trade with a Rangel amendment and to support a brutal power hungry tyrant, we are regime that is committed to the de- new direction and a new day. again being asked to consider an struction of the U.S. Cuba provides safe Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I yield amendment that in practice would lift haven for globally wanted fugitives and the balance of my time to the gen- all sanctions on the Cuban dictatorship pursues even closer ties with Syria and tleman from New York (Mr. RANGEL). as a reward for his good behavior. Iran. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman In matter of fact, as the Cuban re- Let us not forget then in May of 2001 from New York is recognized for a total gime intensifies its crackdown on Fidel Castro said, together, Cuba and of 4 minutes. peaceful demonstration, people who are Iran will bring America to its knees. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, thank just for democracy, as it systemati- The imperialist king will finally fall. you so much for your kind indulgence. cally harasses and seeks to intimidate Then, Cuba also voted no on an Inter- I know that there is a lot of passion in- our own U.S. Ambassador personnel in national Atomic Energy Agency that volved in those that oppose anything

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American that is so proud of what we others and political parties be legalized There is nothing in the embargo that have been able to do, we may have ob- and the Cuban people have access like punishes Castro. Certainly it seems to stacles to overcome, but we love our the rest of this hemisphere has to free have enhanced his popularity. But be country. We preach about how great it and fair elections, multiparty elec- that as it may, for those people who is, especially when we are overseas. Do tions? What is so objectionable? Why want to get rid of the ruthless dictator, not deny Americans the right to be the different treatment? Why is it that share with me what good it is to take able to say how great democracy is, we insist on free elections for countries a Cuban American that is here or a and do not put a cap on our capitalism. throughout the world, but our neigh- Cuban American that is here in Amer- Let us be able to sell to whomever bors 90 miles away, no, no; for them let ica, and say that they can’t send wants to buy from us and do not blame us unilaterally reward the tyrant and money back to Cuba to their family in it all on Castro because he is not being give him what he seeks. a very poor country because we hate hurt. No, this amendment must be defeated Castro. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, once again, Mr. Chairman. How can we tell farmers that want to I move to strike the last word, and I Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- sell food to the Cuban people that you yield to the gentleman from Florida ida. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield? can’t do it? We have to get special per- (Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART). mission to send medicine and food, and Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Mr. KNOLLENBERG. I yield to the even that is being opposed by some. Florida. Mr. Chairman, I thank Chair- gentleman from Florida. Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- How do you tell a kid that wants to go man KNOLLENBERG. ida. Mr. Chairman, this amendment to Cuba and to learn not communism I was pleased to hear that our col- wants to lift all sanctions unilaterally but learn about medicine, or why not league from the other side of the aisle on the regime that, among other have Cuban kids be able to come here said that, I think he said something things, has invited the President of to learn about our great republic, our like he would vote for democracy in Iran to visit in the next few months be- great democracy? Cuba. When we have had opportunities cause the Cuban regime supports Iran’s b 1545 in this Chamber, as late as May of 2005, nuclear program. It is on the list of to condemn the human rights viola- How are we able to say that putting states that sponsor terrorism, and yet, tions, I see that he has voted ‘‘no.’’ So up a wall between the Cuban people how do some Members, how does this I am glad that perhaps some progress and the American people is going to amendment want to deal with that ter- help get rid of this ruthless dictator? It on that issue may be being made. Mr. Chairman, which of the condi- rorist state? By unilaterally asking would seem to me that we would have nothing in return, helping that regime such pride in our ability to change the tions that Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN men- tioned, which are in our law for the im- with billions and billions of dollars way people think about democracy by from here, from the United States, so demonstrating it, but when you tell mediate lifting of U.S. sanctions, the sweeping of trade, the arrival of mas- that that terrorist regime can continue Americans who are so proud of our- to oppress and also do what it used to selves that we are fortunate enough to sive trade and tourism and financing, which of the conditions in our law that do when it had money. live in the greatest Republic in the Let us not forget the American GIs make that access to the U.S. market, world, that we can brag about it in that died in Grenada fighting that re- that are contingent for that access to every city and every valley and every gime’s thugs. Do we really want to the U.S. market, which are the condi- county in every country, but for God fund an antiAmerican terrorist state tions mentioned by our colleague, Ms. sake do not show the Communists in just 90 miles away, particularly in a ROS-LEHTINEN? The liberation of all po- Cuba how proud you are, people who time of war? Absolutely not. It makes litical prisoners, the legalization of all have never been able to enjoy any of no sense. It is absolutely ludicrous. the things that we just take for grant- political parties, labor unions, the So I would ask you to once again ed in this country. press and the holding of free elections, soundly defeat this amendment. It But realistically and honestly, has which of those conditions are objec- makes no sense. this got anything to do with the people tionable? Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to in Cuba over Castro? Or does it have to We want to see the sanctions lifted. strike the last word. do with the electoral college system in What we want to see are the people of Mr. Chairman, with all due respect to Florida? Is this not where we con- Cuba, 90 miles from our shores and op- the two previous gentlemen who just centrate to make certain that we are pressed for 47 years by a totalitarian spoke, the issue is not whether we like going to try to find out who hates Cas- tyrant, we want to see them freed. We Mr. Castro or not. I think Castro has tro the most? want the political prisoners freed. We an abominable human rights record. I I wish we could change this debate want their political parties legalized. think he has an idiotic economic around and have it to be who loves and We want to see them with free elec- record. The issue, rather, is whether or cares for the Cuban people the most. tions. Which of the conditions are ob- not we trust our fellow citizens. Why can we not expose them to our jectionable? I would also say that the issue to the market of food and medicine and edu- Is it correct to lift, to reward that question I would ask is why should the cation and the ideals of freedom that tyranny now, unilaterally, while the United States follow a policy which al- was fought for in this country? Why prisons are full of men and women, lows Castro to pretend that the United can we not go there and be able to say prisoners of conscience, who peacefully States and its embargo is one of the that we are not afraid of Castro, they advocate for freedom and democracy, reasons for his economic and political cannot lock us up, so if you lock those the freedom that we are here exercising failures. I think we make it easier for people who disagree with you up, then today? For example, one of them, an Castro to survive by our own silliness. we will stand up there and say this is independent journalist, Guillermo Fa- That is why I support the amendment what democracy IS about? Who are the rinas, is on the verge of death as we of the gentleman from New York. greatest advocates of freedom than free speak because he entered a hunger Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, will the Americans? strike 4 months ago for the right as an gentleman yield? I am suggesting that let us take the independent journalist to access the Mr. OBEY. I yield to the gentleman politics out of this. Let us take the em- Internet and to be able to have and from New York.

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The limi- Castro, hey, I would want to be a part and the love and the joy of the Amer- tation in the preceding sentence shall not of circulating it. ican way of life? apply to the implementation, administra- I do hope that sometime you might So do what you want to do politi- tion, or enforcement of section 515.560(c)(3) of try to explain to the American people cally, but do not take away Americans’ title 31, Code of Federal Regulations. how we are supporting Castro because rights to be able to enjoy the hearts, The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the we say that a Cuban American that the culture, the education, the music order of the House of June 13, 2006, the wants to visit their sick parents or and all of the things that we have been gentlewoman from California (Ms. LEE) their brother and sister, how that com- able to enjoy, really, merely because and a Member opposed each will con- passionate visit is supporting com- you are trying to pick up a seat or two trol 5 minutes. munism. in the State of Florida. It is not fair to The Chair recognizes the gentle- I would like to know how would sup- the Cuban people. It is not fair to the woman from California. porting Castro, if what we are saying is American people, and it is not fair to Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- that we want to send some money to our Constitution. self such time as I may consume. poor families that are there, but we Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong My amendment is very simple, and it cannot do it because we hate Castro support of the Rangel amendment. really, quite frankly, should be non- and we would be rewarding him, I If we want an effective foreign policy that controversial. It was unanimously ap- would like to know how we are reward- prepares the United States for a post-Castro proved by this body in 2004, and it de- ing him when our farmers are denied transition, we need to engage with our Cuban serves to be passed again this year. the opportunity during the time they neighbors. This amendment prohibits funds in have to export food, the pharma- Until very recently this Administration has the bill from being used to enforce reg- ceuticals, the people who export the not engaged with Iran—to the detriment of ulations promulgated on June 30, 2004 American dream, I would want to know U.S. national security interests. that included severely restricted and, as we put a cap on capitalism, how this Similarly, not engaging with Cuba has re- in many cases, eliminated opportuni- is rewarding Castro? sulted in the loss of trade opportunities for ties for American students to study in No, I think it has been said by many U.S. manufacturers and the U.S. agricultural Cuba. There are no valid reasons for people. Castro uses us as a vehicle for industry, and prevented the opportunity to de- needing to restrict the rights of Ameri- his dictatorship. And the people who velop a civil society within Cuba that is sympa- cans, especially our young people, to are in prison, I think if we had more thetic to U.S. interests. travel abroad and study abroad. Americans there and people from other We need to recognize the failure of silent di- countries there condemning his con- plomacy. b 1600 duct, do you think that Americans This deafening silence will prevent a smooth would be locked up by this dictator if transition to a post-Castro government—both Whether or not you support the our youngsters were able to go there for Cubans and for U.S. national security. United States embargo against Cuba, and protest there as they are so easily Now is the time to establish diplomatic rela- you should support American national able to do it here? tions with Cuba—lifting the embargo will: security interests, educational ex- Why do you not open up this door and Encourage cultural exchanges that build un- changes, and civil liberties that this acknowledge, this is a Floridian prob- derstanding between Americans and Cubans; amendment promotes. lem. This is a political problem. This is Enable Cuban Americans to visit their rel- Mr. Chairman, the Office of Foreign who-hates-Castro-the-most type of atives just like other Americans whose rel- Assets Control within the Department problem. atives live in places other than Cuba; and of the Treasury is tasked with tracking I submit to you, if you were to take Engage democratic reform. the finances of terrorists, international this and say who likes the American I urge my colleagues to support the Rangel narcotics, and weapons of mass de- people, who loves the American people Amendment and end the embargo against struction. However, in 2003, the Miami the most, how can we help them the Cuba. Herald reported that this office had six best, I would think it is to bring them The CHAIRMAN. The question is on times more personnel working on Cuba medical care, to bring them food, to the amendment offered by the gen- licensing than trafficking bin Laden. bring them help, to bring them tech- tleman from New York (Mr. RANGEL). Now, that is a fact, and it doesn’t nology and wrap it all up in the Amer- The question was taken; and the make any sense. OFAC shouldn’t waste ican flag and dare them to contest Chairman announced that the noes ap- their time prosecuting and tracking what we are doing because we are the peared to have it. average Americans, especially our stu- freedom-loving people. We do not ban Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, I de- dents. We have other real pressing na- people from going to places, and I do mand a recorded vote. tional security concerns, and people not want to give up my democracy be- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause watching this debate at home should, cause of some feeling that people have 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on quite frankly, be outraged, especially of their own politics, which has noth- the amendment offered by the gen- when we consider that the State De- ing to do with my great country. tleman from New York will be post- partment and the 9/11 Commission both Castro is not a threat to the United poned. underscored the importance of students States of America. He is a threat to AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. LEE in spreading American values. They are whether Republicans or Democrats Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an our best goodwill ambassadors. gets votes out of Florida. The Cuban amendment. Patricia Harrison, the former Assist- people are not a threat to our national The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- ant Secretary of State for Educational security. They are always offering to ignate the amendment. and Cultural Affairs, stated repeatedly send doctors here, to send blood here, The text of the amendment is as fol- that ‘‘one of our greatest assets in pub- because they love our way of life. If lows: lic diplomacy is the American people Castro is an impediment for them themselves. Programs that bring Amendment offered by Ms. LEE: being able to know and enjoy what At the end of the bill (before the short Americans and foreign citizens in di- America stands for, then let Americans title), insert the following: rect contact can and do have tremen- go there, especially Cuban Americans SEC. 9xx. None of the funds made available dous positive impact.’’ That is what who know the tyranny of Cuba and in this Act may be used to implement, ad- she said.

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Cuba should not be distin- Most importantly, this amendment amendment said that the American guished. And part of the reason that addresses the issue of basic civil lib- people would be ashamed, or would be they can’t go should not be because of erties. American students should be appalled, I guess—I don’t want to quote our United States policy towards Cuba. able to travel freely and gain invalu- her, but in essence—if they saw this de- Students deserve to be able to study able experience that only study abroad bate. It is ironic that when, for exam- abroad. programs can provide. Our students ple, myself, and now Senator, then That is all this amendment does. It simply want the opportunity to con- Congressman MENENDEZ proposed reso- provides those options for them to par- duct their studies, learn about other lutions just condemning the crackdown ticipate in educational exchanges in a cultures, and make independent judg- of the dissidents in Cuba, condemning country 90 miles away. That is all this ments for themselves. Students can the crackdown against the freedom of is about. Our young people deserve participate in exchanges with China, press in Cuba, most of this Congress that, and it is amazing to me that we why not Cuba? voted in favor of that resolution con- can deny kids the chance to grow and Simply said, any policy that restricts demning the crackdown. to develop and to say what they believe United States educational exchanges Only 22 Members of this House voted in terms of a country’s culture, foreign should not be approved or supported. against those resolutions, bipartisan policy, and academic institutions. They are in every sense anti-American resolutions, condemning the crack- They should be able to do this for and contradict our values and our down on the free press, condemning the themselves, see for themselves, study, ideals. This amendment is straight- crackdown on the peaceful opposition and learn. That is what this amend- forward and should not be controver- movement in Cuba. The distinguished ment is about. It is not about U.S. pol- sial, so I urge my colleagues to vote Member who was here before who said icy toward Cuba. ‘‘yes’’ on the Lee amendment. that he would support a resolution con- Finally, let me just say that many I reserve the balance of my time. demning the regime is on record not 20 groups around the country have sup- The CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman ported this amendment. The Emer- years ago, not 10 years ago, just last from Florida seek time in opposition to gency Coalition in Defense of Edu- year against even condemning the the amendment? cational Travel, the NAACP, the Wash- crackdown against the free press. Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- ington Office on Latin America, and Against even that. It would be inter- ida. I do, Mr. Chairman. the Freedom to Travel Campaign. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is esting to find out where the sponsor of Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- recognized for 5 minutes. this amendment was. Was she con- ida. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- demning the crackdown? Did she vote of my time to the gentlewoman from with us to condemn the crackdown, or ida. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN). time as I may consume. did she support the Castro regime even Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Chairman, A couple of points of clarification. when they were doing the crackdown? I thank the gentleman for yielding, and Currently, U.S. law already allows in- The bottom line is this, my dear I rise in strong opposition to my good dividual members of religious organiza- friends. There is a terrorist regime just friend, Ms. LEE’s, amendment. tions to travel to Cuba for religious 90 miles away from the United States The proponents of this amendment purposes. The only requirements, of with close ties to Iran, to North Korea, say that it would allow American stu- course, is that they have a specific li- and other nasty, horrible, murderous dents to travel to Cuba. The reality is cense, and that is a safeguard in U.S. terrorist regimes. In itself the Cuba re- that under current law educational law to ensure that travel is in fact for gime is a terrorist regime. This is not trips to Cuba by American students are the stated purpose and not for the pur- the time to be helping anti-American permitted. The restrictions do exist, pose of tourism. terrorist regimes with funding or in however, and they are in place in order Again, current regulations ensure ways in which the terrorist regime can to ensure that American students that the financial donations are not obtain more funding. studying in Cuba are indeed engaging provided to the regime, that terrorist I would respectfully ask this amend- in legitimate educational activities regime, that murderous, terrorist re- ment also once again be strongly de- with substantive academic and cultural gime, under the guise of religious ac- feated. components. tivity. And the current law seeks to Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance This is in contrast to the time before prevent the manipulation of legitimate of my time. the regulations were put in place in activities to practice or share as one Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, let me first July of 2004. What was happening then? may believe about the Cuban people. say that if the gentleman would look Students were participating in activi- Why is that important? Well, I have at what the current regulations do, ties with little or no educational merit. this board here, and I hope you can see they are very restrictive in terms of al- These trips were organized under the it, the American people can see it. Why lowing for students to participate in guise of educational activity but they is it so important that we are careful student exchanges. We want to make were in fact spring break getaways and about how this goes? Because the re- sure that our American students are island shopping excursions. gime in Cuba is a regime that promotes allowed to participate in educational We have to understand and remember pedophilia, promotes sexual tourism, exchanges in the same manner in that when this amendment was offered including with children. And let me which they participate in educational last year the elected leaders of the op- read this quote. ‘‘Cuba has a tourism exchanges with other countries. That position in Cuba wrote a letter to every industry, government operated or af- is what this amendment is about. Member of Congress saying please de- filiated, and it engages in promoting Our young people should not be de- feat this amendment; this does not child prostitution.’’ nied the opportunity to visit countries, help our cause for freedom. Yes, child prostitution, which is not to participate in legitimate academic Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I move to only trafficking under our law, United programs. We are not talking about a strike the last word. States law, but under U.N. protocol. 2-week summer program, we are talk- To continue this intellectual discus- And it is done very openly. This just ing about a semester, a year, a 2-year sion between Florida and California, I came out recently. This came out just program, an academic program that yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- recently. students would like to participate in to fornia (Ms. WATERS).

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It goes against We are dealing with a tyranny of 47 War, American students studied in the who we are as Americans. years. And let no one be confused. De- Soviet Union. Many of them went on to Our young people are hopeful for the spite the 47-year duration of that tyr- become diplomats, scholars, and pol- possibilities of a new world free of all anny, let no one be confused that for icymakers who used the knowledge the politics that we have heard today. one single day the Cuban people have failed to fight for their freedom. And they gained to contribute to the devel- b 1615 opment and implementation of U.S. they will be free and the tyrant who is foreign policy. Similarly, many Ameri- So why don’t we give them a chance about to celebrate his 80th birthday cans are studying in the People’s Re- to participate? will soon be elsewhere and the Cuban public of China today. There is no rea- So all this amendment would do people will be free. son to treat study in Cuba differently. would be to revert back to the 2003 By the way, statements like the reso- Study abroad provides valuable edu- prior regulations which for many of us lution that was mentioned recently, cational experiences for American stu- were very restrictive also, but we are that only 22 Members of this House dents and contributes to the develop- just asking to go back to those regula- voted against, in support of the pro- ment of knowledge and informed pro- tions so that our young people will democracy movement and in con- fessionals who can use their knowledge have the broadest possible opportunity demnation of the violation of the to serve our country in the future. I to participate in educational ex- human rights of the Cuban people, urge my colleagues to support the Lee changes, given the unfortunate status those statements and manifestations amendment and support educational of the United States policy toward by this Congress will always be seen as opportunities for American students in Cuba. admirable, admirable statements of Cuba and throughout the world. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, solidarity of the people who deserve to Mr. Chairman, I have been to Cuba I move to strike the last word, and I be free and who will be free despite 47 many times. I have been to the great yield to the gentleman from Florida years of oppression. So I ask my colleagues on both sides medical university. Castro has trained (Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART). of the aisle to once again stand for the over 60,000 doctors. I think they will be Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of rights of the Cuban people to live in the first to come forward with a real Florida. Mr. Chairman, I noted with in- freedom. And these amendments, like cure for HIV and AIDS. Don’t deny our terest that the distinguished ranking this one which seeks to confuse, be- students the opportunity to share in member of the subcommittee stated cause it is already legal for Americans this very rich culture, despite the fact that he was interested in this intellec- with educational purposes to get a li- that we have an embargo. tual exercise. Perhaps this could be be- cense and study in Cuban, but not to I would urge support for this amend- cause we are in a free Parliament, in a engage in child prostitution and not to ment. democracy, and it could be interpreted engage in the endeavors of the regime, Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I yield to as an intellectual exercise. like our State Department has stated the gentlewoman from California (Ms. But I will tell you for whom this publicly just a few days ago on the LEE). issue is not an intellectual exercise. record, Ambassador John R. Miller, Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I thank the When a year ago, despite the totali- Ambassador-at-Large on International gentleman for yielding. tarian nature of the Cuban regime, Slavery: Cuba has a tourism industry, I just want to clarify a couple of over 100 delegates from the peaceful government operated or affiliated, points that the opponents of this prodemocracy movement managed to which engages in promoting child pros- amendment have said. meet. Many others were not able to titution, which is not only trafficking First of all, currently the licenses for meet. They were stopped. They were under United States law but under participation in student exchanges are arrested. For many reasons many oth- United Nations protocol, and it is done valid for only 1 year, rather than 2. We ers were not allowed, but over 100 did manage to meet in assembly. And they very openly. want to return back to the 2 years. That is among the realities, the hor- Also, only students who are provided elected leaders and principles. rible realities of the Cuban tyranny educational opportunities in the under- Those leaders sent us a year ago, which will soon come to an end but graduate and graduate level institu- after their assembly, after this amend- that we must continue to condemn and tions can participate in these re- ment, the same amendment and a few we must continue to reject unilateral stricted licenses. No high schools, no others had been filed, a statement of rewards for. So I ask my colleagues to other educational institutions are al- position with regard to the amend- vote down this amendment. lowed to participate in Cuba travel. ments, including this one that was The CHAIRMAN. The question is on Also, employees who travel under the filed a year ago. the amendment offered by the gentle- license must be full-time permanent Now, of these three leaders, the elect- woman from California (Ms. LEE). employees of the licensed institution, ed leaders of the prodemocracy leader The question was taken; and the which prevents many teachers and in Cuba, one was thrown in the gulag Chairman announced that the noes ap- many professors from participating after sending this letter, where he is peared to have it. with their students as they travel to today. He remains uncharged. Who Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I demand a Cuba. knows if the dictator will ever charge recorded vote. Also, all people-to-people educational him? He was sent to the gulag and he is The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause travel was eliminated in 2003, and that today in that inferno gulag after send- 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on ended thousands of educational visits ing us his position. That is not an in- the amendment offered by the gentle- by United States citizens to Cuba for tellectual exercise; it is an exercise of woman from California will be post- broader educational purposes. Edu- extraordinary heroism. poned. cational activities in Cuba now may be And they stated in the letter that AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF NEW no shorter than 10 weeks, unless they those amendments, and one of them JERSEY are for the purpose of graduate re- was this one, if any of them would be Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. search. Now, this eliminates scores of passed, that Cuban regime in Havana, Chairman, I offer an amendment. valuable educational programs to Cuba which has given continuous examples The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- that were really a few weeks long. of its absolute immovability and of its ignate the amendment.

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JACKSON- Curve which correlated people report- determine the amount each State depart- LEE OF TEXAS ing being highly annoyed by noise with ment of transportation spent in fiscal year Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. noise levels. 2005 to comply with laws and regulations of Chairman, I offer an amendment. Substantial impact occurs well be- the United States Department of Transpor- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- fore people become highly annoyed. In tation. ignate the amendment. addition, the data used in the Schultz The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the The text of the amendment is as fol- Curve for airports shows that ‘‘highly order of the House of June 13, 2006, the lows: annoyed’’ occurs around 57 decibels, gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- Amendment No. 12 offered by Ms. JACKSON- not 65, and that comes from a Journal RETT) and a Member opposed each will LEE of Texas: of the Acoustical Society of America. control 5 minutes. At the end of the bill (before the short The EPA has identified 55 dB(A) DNL The Chair recognizes the gentleman title), insert the following: as a more appropriate noise level. The from New Jersey. SEC. None of the funds made available by day/night average sound level is the Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. this Act may be used to apply the assump- level of noise expressed in decibels as a Chairman, I yield myself such time as tion contained in section A150.101(d) of title 24-hour average, and averages do not I may consume. 14, Code of Federal Regulations. adequately account for the impacts of Mr. Chairman, many times Members Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, aircraft noise on individuals. come with their amendments to the I reserve a point of order on the gentle- Research has shown that noise dis- floor and say I have a commonsense woman’s amendment. ruption as low as 55 decibels can nega- amendment to present. Sometimes The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman re- tively affect communities near air- they are common sense and simple, and serves a point of order. ports. Unfortunately, communities sometimes they are not. I would hazard Pursuant to the order of the House of that have a dB(A) less than 65 are pre- the statement that this one is simple June 13, 2006, the gentlewoman from cluded from applying for an Airport and a commonsense amendment that I Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) and a Mem- Improvement Program grant to reduce make today. And it is one that I have ber opposed each will control 5 min- airport noise. We need to help them. I made on the floor over the last several utes. have even heard from cities in Min- weeks with regard to some of the other The Chair recognizes the gentle- nesota. It is all over the country. appropriations bills as well. woman from Texas. It is important to stress that this It is simply to try to rein in some of Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. amendment does not entitle any air- the spending that we do here in Wash- Chairman, I yield myself such time as port, local government or other eligi- ington, to put some sort of a reason- I may consume. ble entity to receive a noise mitigation able limit on some of the spending that I rise at this time for purposes of en- grant. Nor does it have any financial we do because, you know, when you lis- gaging in a colloquy with the gentle- impact. This amendment only affects ten to all of the debates back and forth men from Michigan and Massachusetts, an applicant’s eligibility to be consid- when we discuss the budget and other which was the intent of bringing up the ered for an airport noise reduction such matters, we differ on how we get amendment so that we would have an grant. Each applicant must dem- here on some of these issues, but one opportunity to discuss a very impor- onstrate that its proposed project de- thing that we do not seem to differ on tant issue. serves to be funded, but no applicant is that we are spending too much and Sometimes it takes money, but can be disqualified from consideration our debt is too high in this country. sometimes it takes policy. We recog- merely because the area covered by the If we can try to rein that in and bring nize that one of the advantages of mod- grant request does not have a dB(A) down some of that debt, it is a good ern life is the convenience of air travel. DNL greater than 65. thing. And that is what this amend- America’s air transportation system is I would ask the gentleman to agree ment does. This amendment puts a rea- the best and safest in the world, but to work with me and, of course, others sonable limit on the number of Federal airports are not quiet. If you ask any in this Congress who have similar in- employees that can attend out-of-this- resident that lives near a busy airport, terests for the betterment of the air- country international conferences. you will hear many grievances about ports and airlines and airline travel, Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, the noise level. but also for those hardworking tax- will the gentleman yield? Although there is no way to make paying communities to provide some Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I yield airports soundproof, it is possible to re- relief to these affected communities. to the gentleman from Michigan. duce airport noise so it is less disrup- And I would yield to the gentleman. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. I am very will- tive to the lives of the families that Mr. KNOLLENBERG. My under- ing to accept the amendment. I think live near some of the Nation’s busiest standing is that the gentlewoman is it is a good amendment. airports, work and pay their taxes. willing to withdraw the amendment, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I ap- Under the Airport Improvement Pro- presuming I will work with you? preciate that, and I will just briefly gram administered by the FAA, grants Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I am conclude by saying that I appreciate are available to airports and local gov- yielding to the gentleman. the acceptance of the amendment to ernments to fund noise reduction Mr. KNOLLENBERG. If you with- make sure that as we go forward, the projects located in areas significantly draw the amendment, I am prepared to Federal Government limits the number affected by airport noise above 65 deci- work with you any way that I can, but of employees who go overseas. We do bels over a 24-hour average, as indi- the amendment would have to be with- not say that there should be no one cated by the notation 65 dB(A) DNL. drawn, so I am just asking for a guar- traveling. We recognize the importance Noise mitigation grants are generally antee that the amendment will be of staff, both here on the floor, and we not available for areas in which the withdrawn. recognize the importance of staff as far noise level may be substantial but does Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I think as Federal agencies are concerned, but not exceed the 65 dB(A) DNL. Thereby, the colloquy states. if we put a reasonable number, as the money does not solve the problem; pol- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Well, it states chairman just accepted, I think we are icy does. it in reverse, and that is my question.

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I thank be able to stand on his shoulders of the States to comply with this top-down, the gentleman very much for acknowl- work that he was able to accomplish inefficient, outdated system of funding edging the importance of this issue, and now move on to a more progressive and building our roads and bridges and that it impacts many communities and appropriate system for this cen- across this country. in addition to Houston and the district tury. This amendment simply asks the that I represent. With that in mind, I Under the current system, it is sort U.S. Department of Transportation to hope we will be able to march towards of a top-down approach as far as trans- conduct a study to determine the efforts both with the authorizers and portation dollars are concerned. Even amount each State spends to comply the subcommittee to be able to work though States spend twice as much with the regulations of the USDOT and on this. money on our transportation system in whether or not there are programs that Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- the country than the Federal Govern- they are spending on that the sov- sent to withdraw the amendment. ment does, we are all aware of the fact ereign States do not intend for them to The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, that there is an 18-cent gasoline tax in spend it on. So in the end this is simply the amendment of the gentlewoman every State. That money comes from an amendment asking for a study to from Texas is withdrawn. your respective State to Washington, ask for full disclosure so that we both There was no objection. D.C., through the hands of the bureau- in Washington and at the local level crats down here where the decisions and the taxpayers as well know exactly AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF NEW where their dollars are going to, where JERSEY are made and then reallocated with the they are coming from and whether Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. things that we read about in the paper as well as far as some of the programs they are being put to the best use. Chairman, I offer an amendment. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance and dollars where they are spent. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- of my time. ignate the amendment. Things that our taxpayers probably POINT OF ORDER just scratch their head and wonder The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, what is Washington doing with those lows: I make a point of order against the dollars. I would gather the local offi- Amendment offered by Mr. GARRETT of amendment because it proposes to New Jersey: cials, county, municipal and State offi- change existing law and constitutes At the end of the bill (before the short cials also wonder just what Washington legislation in an appropriation bill and, title), insert the following: is doing with those transportation dol- therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. SEC. ll. Not later than 6 months after the lars as well. date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary The rule states, in pertinent part, an To that end, I have introduced legis- amendment to a general appropriation of Transportation shall conduct a study to lation called the Surface Transpor- determine the amount each State depart- bill shall not be in order if changing ex- ment of transportation spent in fiscal year tation and Taxation Equity Act, the isting law. The amendment imposes ad- 2005 to comply with laws and regulations of STATE Act for short. And that is a ditional duties. I ask now for a ruling the United States Department of Transpor- piece of legislation that simply says from the Chair. I think that would be tation. this: That States should be allowed, if the appropriate step. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, they so desire, to opt out of the Fed- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. I reserve a point of order on the gentle- eral gasoline and transportation sys- Chairman, at this point, recognizing man’s amendment. tem and make those decisions right at the point of order raised and setting it The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman re- home instead. out, I at this point seek unanimous serves a point of order. See, right now, States are either consent for withdrawing the amend- Pursuant to the order of the House of donor States or donee States. States ment. June 13, 2006, the gentleman from New like the State of New Jersey, which is The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection Jersey (Mr. GARRETT) and a Member my own, is a donor State. We send to the request of the gentleman from opposed each will control 5 minutes. more to Washington as far as gasoline New Jersey? The Chair recognizes the gentleman taxes than we ever get back in return, There was no objection. from New Jersey. so we are, in effect, subsidizing the AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NEW Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Thank other States. But even donee States, YORK Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Chair- you, Mr. Chairman, and I recognize the even those States that think that they are doing well by this system, may not man, I offer an amendment. point of order. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Chairman, it was just yesterday be. And the reason I say that is this. Amendment offered by Mr. BISHOP of New we were on this floor honoring the Even though they are getting a little bit more, a few pennies back on the York: work of former President Dwight Ei- At the end of the bill (before the short senhower and also celebrating the 50th dollar more than they send to Wash- title), insert the following: anniversary of the national interstate ington, the problem is there are strings SEC. ll. (a) Congress finds that (1) Trans highway system. attached to those dollars. Washington World Airlines (TWA) Flight 800 crashed off just doesn’t turn those dollars back to the coast of Long Island, New York, on July b 1630 those donee States nor in to the donor 17, 1996, resulting in one of the worst air dis- That system that he was the cham- States without any restrictions. They asters in United States history; and (2) since the crash of TWA Flight 800, numerous tech- pion of for a number of years before- don’t turn them back carte blanche. nological advances have enhanced passenger hand and finally got done, that system Washington, the bureaucrats, put re- safety on airlines. that we today bear the fruit, enjoy the strictions on them. But what exactly (b) On the occasion of the tenth anniver- fruit of. That system that was, in es- do those restrictions cost the States? sary of the crash of TWA Flight 800, Congress sence, put in place to connect border to What do they cost through the micro- (1) offers condolences to the surviving fami- border, east to west, north to south, management that Washington does to lies and friends of the 230 passengers and crew who perished as a result of the crash; the major urban areas and the city those States? What does it cost those and (2) recognizes the importance of contin- areas of this country, primarily for a respective States inasmuch as they are ually upgrading aircraft technology, particu- national defense purposes was what the not able to spend the dollars as the larly with regard to the flammability of fuel President had in mind. That system, as citizens of those States feel are most tanks, to safeguard the flying public. I say, was started 50 years ago. That appropriate? What does it cost at the Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, system, of course, was also completed end of the day in wasted Federal and I reserve a point of order on the gentle- 20 years ago. And as I mentioned on the local taxes? man’s amendment.

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Mr. Chair- ing existing law. The amendment pro- Pascrell man, my amendment is a straight- Bean Herseth Pastor poses to state a legislative position. Becerra Higgins forward, nonpartisan resolution com- Payne And so I ask for a ruling from the Berkley Hinchey Pelosi memorating one of the worst air disas- Berman Hinojosa Chair. Peterson (MN) ters in history. Nearly a decade ago, on Berry Holt Platts July 17, 1996, the world witnessed as The CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman Bishop (GA) Honda Pomeroy Bishop (NY) Hooley TWA Flight 800 crashed off the coast of from New York or any other Member Price (NC) wish to be heard on the point of order? Blumenauer Hoyer Rahall Long Island in the Atlantic Ocean just Boehlert Inslee Ramstad south of my district. All 230 passengers Mr. BISHOP of New York. Only that Boren Israel Rangel in my view this is a very benign, very Boswell Jackson (IL) Reichert and crew perished. Boucher Jackson-Lee Today it is important that we con- straightforward amendment. It does Reyes Boyd (TX) Ross tinue to offer our support by joining just two things. It offers the condo- Brady (PA) Jefferson Roybal-Allard the surviving families who will recog- lences of the Congress to the survivors Brown (OH) Johnson (CT) Ruppersberger of the tragedy and it reasserts our Brown, Corrine Johnson, E. B. Rush nize the 10th anniversary of that trag- Butterfield Jones (OH) edy next month and we must do all commitment to air travel safety. Ryan (OH) Capps Kanjorski Sabo that we can to safeguard the flying I understand the point of order. I Capuano Kaptur Salazar public against future disasters. guess I would respectfully request that Cardin Kennedy (RI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Cardoza Kildee Like other challenging times our Na- the chairman acknowledge that this is T. Carnahan Kilpatrick (MI) Sanchez, Loretta tion has faced, the reaction to the Carson Kind a benign and straightforward amend- Sanders Case Kucinich Flight 800 catastrophe brought out the ment and not impose the point of Schakowsky Castle Langevin best not only in my constituents but in Schiff order. Chandler Lantos Scott (GA) so many others in the surrounding The CHAIRMAN. The Chair is pre- Clay Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) towns, States and across the Nation Cleaver Larson (CT) pared to rule. The amendment proposes Serrano Clyburn Leach who joined New Yorkers in mourning Shays to express a legislative sentiment. As Conyers Lee the loss of so many who lost their lives Sherman such, the amendment constitutes legis- Cooper Levin Simmons and who helped my community recover Costa Lewis (GA) lation in violation of clause 2 of rule Skelton from its most horrific tragedy. Costello Lipinski XXI. The point of order is sustained, Slaughter New Yorkers, indeed, all Americans Cramer Lofgren, Zoe and the amendment is not in order. Crowley Lowey Smith (NJ) demonstrated the great human Smith (WA) SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE Cuellar Lynch strength and spirit that makes our Cummings Maloney Snyder OF THE WHOLE country prevail in the face of tremen- Davis (AL) Markey Solis dous adversity. Thousands of volun- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Davis (CA) Marshall Spratt 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now Davis (FL) Matheson Stark teers and employees of the Coast Davis (IL) Matsui Strickland Guard, U.S. Navy, Army Corps of Engi- resume on those amendments on which Davis (TN) McCarthy Stupak neers and the NTSB searched the further proceedings were postponed, in DeFazio McCollum (MN) Tanner waters below where the plane fell in an the following order: DeGette McDermott Tauscher Delahunt McGovern Taylor (MS) unprecedented search and recovery ef- Amendment by Mr. FRANK of Massa- DeLauro McHugh Thompson (CA) fort. Throughout and despite their chusetts. Dicks McIntyre Thompson (MS) Tierney grief the families of the victims Amendment by Mr. OBERSTAR of Min- Dingell McKinney worked tirelessly to build a permanent Doggett McNulty Towns nesota. Doyle Meehan Udall (CO) memorial with the help of Navy Sea- Amendment by Mr. RANGEL of New Edwards Meek (FL) Udall (NM) bees and thousands of dedicated local York. Emanuel Meeks (NY) Van Hollen Engel Melancon Vela´ zquez building trades union members. Today Amendment by Ms. LEE of California. this solemn monument spirals along a Eshoo Michaud Visclosky The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Etheridge Millender- Wasserman strip of Long Island’s south shore and the time for any electronic vote after Evans McDonald Schultz serves as a constant reminder of our Farr Miller (NC) Waters the first vote in this series. community’s tremendous loss one dec- Fattah Miller, George Watson AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FRANK OF Filner Mollohan Watt ade ago. Fitzpatrick (PA) Moore (KS) Waxman MASSACHUSETTS As we approach this milestone, it is Ford Moore (WI) Weiner important to take stock of our The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Frank (MA) Moran (VA) Wexler progress in preventing air disasters ness is the demand for a recorded vote Gerlach Murtha Woolsey Gilchrest Nadler Wu since Flight 800. From a technological on the amendment offered by the gen- Gonzalez Napolitano Wynn perspective, we have made some great tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. strides towards aviation safety, par- FRANK) on which further proceedings NOES—214 ticularly, for example, with design up- were postponed and on which the noes Aderholt Bonilla Carter Akin Bonner Chabot grades and an ongoing effort to miti- prevailed by voice vote. Alexander Bono Chocola gate fuel tank flammability, the cause The Clerk will redesignate the Bachus Boozman Coble of the Flight 800 crash. amendment. Baker Boustany Cole (OK) It is also important to once again Barrett (SC) Bradley (NH) Conaway The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bartlett (MD) Brown (SC) Crenshaw offer our condolences to the families of ment. Barton (TX) Brown-Waite, Cubin the Flight 800 disaster and assure them Bass Ginny Culberson RECORDED VOTE of our steadfast commitment to safety Beauprez Burgess Davis (KY) and of our vigilance against prevent- The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Biggert Burton (IN) Davis, Jo Ann been demanded. Bilbray Buyer Davis, Tom able catastrophes. Bilirakis Calvert Deal (GA) I reserve the balance of my time. A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (UT) Camp (MI) Dent POINT OF ORDER The vote was taken by electronic de- Blackburn Campbell (CA) Diaz-Balart, L. Blunt Cantor Diaz-Balart, M. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, vice, and there were—ayes 214, noes 214, Boehner Capito Doolittle I make a point of order against the not voting 5, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00133 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11239 Drake Kennedy (MN) Pryce (OH) The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Stearns Turner Watt Dreier King (IA) Putnam minute vote. Strickland Udall (CO) Waxman Duncan King (NY) Radanovich Stupak Udall (NM) Weiner Ehlers Kingston Regula The vote was taken by electronic de- Sweeney Upton Weldon (FL) Emerson Kirk Rehberg vice, and there were—ayes 291, noes 137, Tancredo Vela´ zquez Weldon (PA) English (PA) Kline Renzi not voting 4, as follows: Tauscher Visclosky Weller Everett Knollenberg Reynolds Taylor (MS) Walden (OR) Wexler Feeney Kolbe Rogers (AL) [Roll No. 283] Thompson (CA) Walsh Wolf Ferguson Kuhl (NY) Rogers (KY) Thompson (MS) Wamp Woolsey Flake LaHood Rogers (MI) AYES—291 Tiahrt Wasserman Wu Foley Latham Rohrabacher Abercrombie Forbes McCaul (TX) Tiberi Schultz Wynn Forbes LaTourette Ros-Lehtinen Ackerman Ford McCollum (MN) Tierney Waters Fortenberry Lewis (CA) Royce Akin Fortenberry McCotter Towns Watson Young (FL) Fossella Lewis (KY) Ryan (WI) Allen Foxx McDermott Foxx Linder Ryun (KS) Andrews Frank (MA) McGovern NOES—137 Franks (AZ) LoBiondo Saxton Baca Frelinghuysen McHugh Aderholt Franks (AZ) Osborne Frelinghuysen Lucas Schmidt Baird Gerlach McIntyre Alexander Gallegly Otter Gallegly Lungren, Daniel Schwartz (PA) Baldwin Gibbons McKinney Bachus Garrett (NJ) Oxley Garrett (NJ) E. Schwarz (MI) Barrow Gilchrest McMorris Baker Gingrey Paul Gibbons Mack Sensenbrenner Bartlett (MD) Gillmor McNulty Barrett (SC) Goodlatte Pearce Gillmor Manzullo Shadegg Bass Gohmert Meehan Barton (TX) Granger Pence Gingrey Marchant Shaw Bean Gonzalez Meek (FL) Beauprez Harris Peterson (PA) Gohmert McCaul (TX) Sherwood Berkley Goode Melancon Biggert Hastings (WA) Petri Goode McCotter Shimkus Berman Gordon Michaud Bilbray Hensarling Pickering Goodlatte McCrery Shuster Berry Graves Millender- Bishop (UT) Herger Pitts Granger McHenry Simpson Bilirakis Green (WI) McDonald Blackburn Hostettler Pombo Graves McKeon Smith (TX) Bishop (GA) Green, Al Miller (NC) Blunt Hulshof Price (GA) Green (WI) McMorris Sodrel Bishop (NY) Green, Gene Miller, George Boehner Hyde Pryce (OH) Gutknecht Mica Souder Blumenauer Grijalva Mollohan Bonilla Inglis (SC) Putnam Hall Miller (FL) Stearns Boehlert Gutierrez Moore (KS) Bonner Issa Radanovich Hart Miller, Gary Sullivan Bono Gutknecht Moore (WI) Boozman Istook Rehberg Hastert Moran (KS) Sweeney Boren Hall Moran (VA) Boustany Jenkins Reichert Hastings (WA) Murphy Tancredo Boswell Harman Murphy Brady (TX) King (NY) Rogers (KY) Hayes Musgrave Taylor (NC) Boucher Hart Murtha Brown (SC) Kingston Rohrabacher Hayworth Myrick Terry Boyd Hastings (FL) Myrick Burton (IN) Kirk Ros-Lehtinen Hefley Neugebauer Thomas Bradley (NH) Hayes Nadler Buyer Kline Royce Hensarling Ney Thornberry Brady (PA) Hayworth Napolitano Calvert Knollenberg Ryan (WI) Herger Northup Tiahrt Brown (OH) Hefley Neal (MA) Camp (MI) Kolbe Ryun (KS) Hobson Norwood Tiberi Brown, Corrine Herseth Ney Campbell (CA) Latham Schmidt Hoekstra Nunes Turner Brown-Waite, Higgins Nussle Cannon Lewis (CA) Scott (GA) Holden Nussle Upton Ginny Hinchey Oberstar Cantor Lewis (GA) Sensenbrenner Hostettler Osborne Walden (OR) Burgess Hinojosa Obey Carter Lewis (KY) Shadegg Hulshof Otter Walsh Butterfield Hobson Olver Chocola Linder Shaw Hunter Oxley Wamp Capito Hoekstra Ortiz Coble Lucas Shuster Hyde Paul Weldon (FL) Capps Holden Owens Cole (OK) Lungren, Daniel Simpson Inglis (SC) Pearce Weldon (PA) Capuano Holt Pallone Conaway E. Smith (TX) Issa Pence Weller Cardin Honda Pascrell Cooper Mack Sodrel Istook Peterson (PA) Westmoreland Cardoza Hooley Pastor Crenshaw Marchant Souder Jenkins Petri Whitfield Carnahan Hoyer Payne Cubin McCrery Sullivan Jindal Pickering Wicker Carson Hunter Pelosi Davis (KY) McHenry Tanner Johnson (IL) Pitts Wilson (NM) Case Inslee Peterson (MN) Davis, Tom McKeon Taylor (NC) Johnson, Sam Poe Wilson (SC) Castle Israel Platts Deal (GA) Meeks (NY) Terry Jones (NC) Pombo Wolf Chabot Jackson (IL) Poe Diaz-Balart, L. Mica Thomas Keller Porter Young (AK) Chandler Jackson-Lee Pomeroy Diaz-Balart, M. Miller (FL) Thornberry Kelly Price (GA) Young (FL) Clay (TX) Porter Doolittle Miller, Gary Van Hollen Cleaver Jefferson Price (NC) NOT VOTING—5 Dreier Moran (KS) Westmoreland Clyburn Jindal Rahall Ehlers Musgrave Whitfield Brady (TX) Miller (MI) Sessions Conyers Johnson (CT) Ramstad Everett Neugebauer Wicker Cannon Rothman Costa Johnson (IL) Rangel Feeney Northup Wilson (NM) Costello Johnson, E. B. Regula Flake Norwood Wilson (SC) b 1705 Cramer Johnson, Sam Renzi Fossella Nunes Young (AK) Messrs. SHERWOOD, HULSHOF, Crowley Jones (NC) Reyes Cuellar Jones (OH) Reynolds NOT VOTING—4 WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mrs. EMER- Culberson Kanjorski Rogers (AL) Becerra Rothman SON and Mrs. NORTHUP changed their Cummings Kaptur Rogers (MI) Miller (MI) Sessions vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Davis (AL) Keller Ross Davis (CA) Kelly Roybal-Allard Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, Mr. Davis (FL) Kennedy (MN) Ruppersberger b 1711 MURTHA, Mr. PASTOR, Ms. WOOL- Davis (IL) Kennedy (RI) Rush SEY and Mr. BOREN changed their Davis (TN) Kildee Ryan (OH) So the amendment was agreed to. vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Davis, Jo Ann Kilpatrick (MI) Sabo The result of the vote was announced DeFazio Kind Salazar as above recorded. So the amendment was rejected. DeGette King (IA) Sa´ nchez, Linda The result of the vote was announced Delahunt Kucinich T. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. RANGEL as above recorded. DeLauro Kuhl (NY) Sanchez, Loretta The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Dent LaHood Sanders ness is the demand for a recorded vote AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. OBERSTAR Dicks Langevin Saxton The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Dingell Lantos Schakowsky on the amendment offered by the gen- ness is the demand for a recorded vote Doggett Larsen (WA) Schiff tleman from New York (Mr. RANGEL) on the amendment offered by the gen- Doyle Larson (CT) Schwartz (PA) on which further proceedings were Drake LaTourette Schwarz (MI) tleman from Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR) Duncan Leach Scott (VA) postponed and on which the noes pre- on which further proceedings were Edwards Lee Serrano vailed by voice vote. postponed and on which the noes pre- Emanuel Levin Shays The Clerk will redesignate the Emerson Lipinski Sherman amendment. vailed by voice vote. Engel LoBiondo Sherwood The Clerk will redesignate the English (PA) Lofgren, Zoe Shimkus The Clerk redesignated the amend- amendment. Eshoo Lowey Simmons ment. Etheridge Lynch Skelton The Clerk redesignated the amend- RECORDED VOTE Evans Maloney Slaughter ment. Farr Manzullo Smith (NJ) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has RECORDED VOTE Fattah Markey Smith (WA) been demanded. The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Ferguson Marshall Snyder A recorded vote was ordered. Filner Matheson Solis been demanded. Fitzpatrick (PA) Matsui Spratt The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- A recorded vote was ordered. Foley McCarthy Stark minute vote.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 The vote was taken by electronic de- Everett Kirk Reichert A recorded vote was ordered. vice, and there were—ayes 183, noes 245, Feeney Kline Renzi The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Ferguson Knollenberg Reynolds not voting 4, as follows: Fitzpatrick (PA) Kuhl (NY) Rogers (AL) minute vote. [Roll No. 284] Foley Latham Rogers (KY) The vote was taken by electronic de- Forbes LaTourette Rogers (MI) vice, and there were—ayes 187, noes 236, Fortenberry Lewis (CA) AYES—183 Rohrabacher not voting 9, as follows: Fossella Lewis (KY) Ros-Lehtinen Abercrombie Harman Olver Foxx Linder [Roll No. 285] Allen Herseth Ortiz Royce Franks (AZ) Lipinski Ryun (KS) Baird Hinchey Osborne Frelinghuysen LoBiondo AYES—187 Baldwin Hinojosa Otter Salazar Gallegly Lucas Saxton Abercrombie Higgins Obey Bean Honda Owens Garrett (NJ) Lungren, Daniel Allen Hinchey Olver Becerra Hooley Pastor Schiff Gerlach E. Baird Hinojosa Ortiz Berman Inslee Paul Schmidt Gibbons Mack Baldwin Holden Osborne Berry Israel Payne Schwarz (MI) Gillmor Manzullo Sensenbrenner Bass Holt Otter Biggert Jackson (IL) Pelosi Gingrey Marchant Bean Honda Shadegg Owens Bishop (GA) Jackson-Lee Peterson (MN) Gohmert Marshall Becerra Hooley Shaw Pastor Bishop (NY) (TX) Peterson (PA) Goode McCaul (TX) Berman Hostettler Sherman Paul Blumenauer Jefferson Pomeroy Goodlatte McCotter Berry Hoyer Sherwood Payne Boehlert Johnson (CT) Price (NC) Granger McCrery Biggert Inslee Shimkus Pelosi Bono Johnson (IL) Rahall Graves McHenry Bishop (GA) Israel Shuster Peterson (MN) Boozman Johnson, E. B. Ramstad Green (WI) McHugh Bishop (NY) Jackson (IL) Simmons Peterson (PA) Boren Jones (OH) Rangel Green, Gene McIntyre Blumenauer Jackson-Lee Simpson Pomeroy Boswell Kanjorski Reyes Gutknecht McKeon Boozman (TX) Skelton Price (NC) Boucher Kaptur Ross Hall McMorris Boswell Jefferson Smith (NJ) Brady (PA) Kildee Roybal-Allard Harris Meek (FL) Boucher Johnson (CT) Rahall Brown (OH) Kilpatrick (MI) Ruppersberger Hart Melancon Smith (TX) Brady (PA) Johnson (IL) Ramstad Capps Kind Rush Hastings (FL) Mica Sodrel Brown (OH) Johnson, E. B. Rangel Capuano Kolbe Ryan (OH) Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) Souder Capps Jones (OH) Reyes Cardin Kucinich Ryan (WI) Hayes Miller (NC) Spratt Capuano Kanjorski Ross Carson LaHood Sabo Hayworth Miller, Gary Stearns Cardin Kaptur Roybal-Allard ´ Clay Langevin Sanchez, Linda Hefley Murphy Sullivan Cardoza Kildee Ruppersberger Cleaver Lantos T. Hensarling Musgrave Sweeney Carson Kilpatrick (MI) Rush Clyburn Larsen (WA) Sanchez, Loretta Herger Myrick Tancredo Castle Kind Ryan (WI) Conyers Larson (CT) Sanders Higgins Neugebauer Taylor (NC) Clay Kolbe Sabo Cooper Leach Schakowsky Hobson Ney Terry Clyburn Kucinich Sa´ nchez, Linda Costa Lee Schwartz (PA) Hoekstra Northup Thomas Conyers Langevin T. Costello Levin Scott (GA) Holden Norwood Thornberry Cooper Lantos Sanchez, Loretta Cramer Lewis (GA) Scott (VA) Holt Nunes Tiahrt Costa Larsen (WA) Sanders Crowley Lofgren, Zoe Serrano Hostettler Nussle Turner Costello Larson (CT) Schakowsky Cummings Lowey Shays Hoyer Oxley Walden (OR) Cramer Leach Schwartz (PA) Davis (CA) Lynch Slaughter Hulshof Pallone Walsh Crowley Lee Scott (GA) Davis (IL) Maloney Smith (WA) Hunter Pascrell Wamp Cummings Levin Scott (VA) Davis (TN) Markey Snyder Hyde Pearce Wasserman Davis (AL) Lewis (GA) Serrano DeFazio Matheson Solis Inglis (SC) Pence Schultz Davis (CA) Lipinski Shays DeGette Matsui Stark Issa Petri Weldon (FL) Davis (FL) Lofgren, Zoe Slaughter Delahunt McCarthy Strickland Istook Pickering Weldon (PA) Davis (IL) Lowey DeLauro McCollum (MN) Stupak Smith (WA) Jenkins Pitts Weller Davis (TN) Lynch Snyder Dicks McDermott Tanner Westmoreland Jindal Platts DeFazio Maloney Solis Dingell McGovern Tauscher Wexler Johnson, Sam Poe DeGette Markey Spratt Doggett McKinney Taylor (MS) Whitfield Jones (NC) Pombo Delahunt Marshall Stark Doyle McNulty Thompson (CA) Wicker Keller Porter DeLauro Matheson Strickland Edwards Meehan Thompson (MS) Kelly Wilson (NM) Dicks Matsui Price (GA) Stupak Emanuel Meeks (NY) Tiberi Kennedy (MN) Pryce (OH) Wilson (SC) Doggett McCarthy Tanner Emerson Michaud Tierney Kennedy (RI) Putnam Wolf Doyle McCollum (MN) Tauscher Eshoo Millender- Towns King (IA) Radanovich Wu Edwards McDermott Taylor (MS) Evans McDonald Udall (CO) King (NY) Regula Young (AK) Emerson McGovern Thompson (CA) Farr Miller, George Udall (NM) Kingston Rehberg Young (FL) Eshoo McKinney Fattah Mollohan Upton Etheridge McNulty Thompson (MS) Filner Moore (KS) Van Hollen NOT VOTING—4 Evans Meehan Tierney ´ Flake Moore (WI) Velazquez Blackburn Rothman Farr Michaud Towns Ford Moran (KS) Visclosky Miller (MI) Sessions Fattah Millender- Udall (CO) Frank (MA) Moran (VA) Waters Filner McDonald Udall (NM) Gilchrest Murtha Watson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Flake Miller, George Van Hollen Gonzalez Nadler Watt The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Ford Mollohan Vela´ zquez Gordon Napolitano Waxman Members are advised there are less Frank (MA) Moore (KS) Visclosky Green, Al Neal (MA) Weiner Waters than 2 minutes remaining in this vote. Gilchrest Moore (WI) Grijalva Oberstar Woolsey Gonzalez Moran (KS) Watson Gutierrez Obey Wynn b 1718 Gordon Moran (VA) Watt Green, Al Murtha Waxman NOES—245 Mr. GRAVES changed his vote from Grijalva Nadler Weiner Ackerman Bradley (NH) Coble ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Gutierrez Napolitano Weldon (PA) Aderholt Brady (TX) Cole (OK) So the amendment was rejected. Harman Neal (MA) Woolsey Akin Brown (SC) Conaway The result of the vote was announced Herseth Oberstar Wynn Alexander Brown, Corrine Crenshaw Andrews Brown-Waite, Cubin as above recorded. NOES—236 Baca Ginny Cuellar AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. LEE Ackerman Boehlert Camp (MI) Bachus Burgess Culberson The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Aderholt Bonilla Campbell (CA) Baker Burton (IN) Davis (AL) Akin Bonner Cannon Barrett (SC) Butterfield Davis (FL) ness is the demand for a recorded vote Alexander Bono Cantor Barrow Buyer Davis (KY) on the amendment offered by the gen- Andrews Boren Capito Bartlett (MD) Calvert Davis, Jo Ann tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE) on Baca Boustany Carnahan Barton (TX) Camp (MI) Davis, Tom which further proceedings were post- Bachus Boyd Carter Bass Campbell (CA) Deal (GA) Baker Bradley (NH) Case Beauprez Cannon Dent poned and on which the noes prevailed Barrett (SC) Brady (TX) Chabot Berkley Cantor Diaz-Balart, L. by voice vote. Barrow Brown (SC) Chandler Bilbray Capito Diaz-Balart, M. The Clerk will redesignate the Bartlett (MD) Brown, Corrine Chocola Bilirakis Cardoza Doolittle amendment. Barton (TX) Brown-Waite, Cleaver Bishop (UT) Carnahan Drake Beauprez Ginny Coble Blunt Carter Dreier The Clerk redesignated the amend- Berkley Burgess Cole (OK) Boehner Case Duncan ment. Bilbray Burton (IN) Conaway Bonilla Castle Ehlers RECORDED VOTE Bilirakis Butterfield Crenshaw Bonner Chabot Engel Bishop (UT) Buyer Cubin Boustany Chandler English (PA) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Blunt Calvert Cuellar Boyd Chocola Etheridge been demanded.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00135 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11241 Culberson Jones (NC) Regula Missouri: first, the need to redesignate funds cities and neighborhoods of the 5th District. Davis (KY) Keller Rehberg Davis, Jo Ann Kelly Reichert in the SAFETEA–LU program to address crit- The programs targeted to receive no funds in- Davis, Tom Kennedy (MN) Renzi ical traffic problems along a stretch of highway clude the CDBG Section 8 program, Deal (GA) Kennedy (RI) Reynolds known as ‘‘Death Valley,’’ and second, the Brownfield program, and Youthbuild program. Dent King (IA) Rogers (AL) woefully inadequate resources for housing and In Kansas City, Missouri alone the Section Diaz-Balart, L. King (NY) Rogers (KY) 108 and Brownfield programs have been suc- Diaz-Balart, M. Kingston Rogers (MI) community development. Dingell Kirk Rohrabacher Let me begin by thanking Chairman JOE cessfully used to fund job producing economic Doolittle Kline Ros-Lehtinen KNOLLENBERG and Ranking Member JOHN development like the Vista Hotel, the first Sec- Drake Knollenberg Royce Dreier Kuhl (NY) OLVER both of the House Committee on Ap- tion 108 HUD loan in the nation, Quality Hill Ryan (OH) neighborhood, 18th and Vine, the Westside In- Duncan LaHood Ryun (KS) propriations Subcommittee on Transportation Ehlers Latham Salazar and Chairman DON YOUNG and Ranking Mem- dustrial Park (DST plant), H & R Block Na- Emanuel LaTourette Saxton ber JIM OBERSTAR both of the House Com- tional Equipment Repair Facility on Brush Engel Lewis (CA) Schiff mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure for Creek, Swope Park Health Facility and a num- English (PA) Lewis (KY) Schmidt Everett Linder Schwarz (MI) all of their hard work on this measure. I know ber of commercial developments, to name a Feeney LoBiondo Sensenbrenner it is through their efforts that we have this bill few. Neighborhoods such as Brooklyn Heights Ferguson Lucas Shadegg Fitzpatrick (PA) Lungren, Daniel and I will have the opportunity to help my dis- (the old Municipal Stadium site), Little Sisters Shaw Foley E. trict fix an alarming problem. of the Poor Housing Redevelopment, and sub- Sherman Forbes Mack Sherwood I prepared a very simple amendment to divisions such as Citidal Gardens and Renais- Fortenberry Manzullo Shimkus make a technical correction to redesignate sance Place and elderly developments such Fossella McCaul (TX) Shuster Foxx McCotter funds, and alleviate traffic at one of the most as the Residences at West Paseo (the old Simmons Franks (AZ) McCrery dangerous intersections in Missouri’s 5th Con- Robinson Hospital) utilized these programs. Simpson Frelinghuysen McHenry Skelton gressional District: the intersection of M–291 None of these developments would be here Gallegly McHugh Smith (NJ) Highway and Courtney Road in Sugar Creek, Garrett (NJ) McIntyre today without Section 108 and Brownfield Gerlach McKeon Smith (TX) Missouri. funds. Gibbons McMorris Sodrel Originally, this SAFETEA–LU allocation Youthbuild programs have provided voca- Souder Gillmor Meek (FL) would have designated $1.6 million for one tional training and job opportunities for numer- Gingrey Melancon Stearns Gohmert Mica Sullivan highway project in my district, and the amend- ous young people in our district to learn build- Goode Miller (FL) Sweeney ment would have fully transferred the designa- ing trades. By combining classroom and prac- Goodlatte Miller (NC) Tancredo tion to the City of Sugar Creek, so that they Taylor (NC) tical experience, Youthbuild has enabled par- Granger Miller, Gary could have alleviated the traffic problems ticipants to get decent jobs that pay a livable Graves Murphy Terry Green (WI) Musgrave Thomas along a different stretch of high-traffic highway wage. In Kansas City, Swope Community Green, Gene Myrick Thornberry known as ‘‘Death Valley.’’ Builders in KC received a $700K Youthbuild Gutknecht Neugebauer Tiahrt Within a 22 month span, there were 31 traf- grant this year (2006) to train 60 youth ages Hall Ney Tiberi Harris Northup Turner fic accidents. In 1997, there were 87 accidents 16 to 24 in homebuilding trades and build two Hart Nunes Upton and 2 fatalities. In the summer 1998, five peo- affordable houses for sale. Participants can Hastings (FL) Nussle Walden (OR) ple died within two days in traffic acci- also get a GED if they didn’t graduate from Walsh Hastings (WA) Oxley dents.This stretch has truly earned its nick- high school. Funding for this program was Hayes Pallone Wamp Hayworth Pascrell Wasserman name, and the area has only grown busier. eliminated in the bill. Hefley Pearce Schultz Overall, there is a large number of truck and Because the House majority leadership has Hensarling Pence Weldon (FL) car traffic crossing from the outer roadways of chosen to ignore the successes of these pro- Herger Petri Weller M–291 at an uncontrolled intersection North of Hobson Pickering Westmoreland grams and turn a blind eye to the needs of cit- Hoekstra Pitts Wexler Kentucky Road and South of Courtney Road. ies that require these ‘‘community building Hulshof Platts Whitfield This redesignation would facilitate construction tools’’ for future revitalization, I am calling on Hyde Poe Wicker to finish the East and West outer-roadways to the Senate, including Missouri’s Senators Inglis (SC) Pombo Wilson (NM) Issa Porter Wilson (SC) Courtney Road to allow for traffic to move BOND and TALENT, to restore these beneficial Istook Price (GA) Wolf safely through controlled intersections. programs in the Senate appropriations bill. Jenkins Pryce (OH) Wu Until now, the City has only been able to do Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Chairman, this Jindal Putnam Young (AK) minimally protective measures, such as reduc- bill is far from perfect, but I believe it is worth Johnson, Sam Radanovich Young (FL) ing the speed limit and adding a red light vio- supporting. NOT VOTING—9 lator camera system. This redesignation would The bill provides important resources to help Blackburn Marchant Norwood improve public safety by finishing the exten- support our nation’s transportation systems, Boehner Meeks (NY) Rothman sion of the East and West outer roadways and Hunter Miller (MI) Sessions community and economic development. Exam- adding desperately needed traffic outlets. ples of this include $8.9 billion for federal tran- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Mr. Chairman, I withdrew my amendment sit programs, which is an increase above the The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). after conversations and assurances with the Fiscal Year 2006 allocation and the request Members are advised there are less good Chairmen and Ranking Members, that a made by the Bush Administration. Included in than 2 minutes remaining in this vote. more appropriate vehicle for this technical cor- this funding is support for light rail projects in b 1724 rection and redesignation would be coming up the Denver Metropolitan Area, which will help So the amendment was rejected. for consideration shortly. I look forward to to reduce congestion on Colorado roadways. The result of the vote was announced working with the Chairmen and Ranking Mem- Communities throughout Colorado and the as above recorded. bers so that we can put an end to ‘‘Death Val- nation rely on CDBG funds to provide decent The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read ley.’’ housing and expand economic opportunities the last four lines. Today, I reluctantly cast my vote in favor of so I am pleased the legislation rejects the The Clerk read as follows: H.R. 5576. While this legislation allows current Bush Administration proposal to cut funding to This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Transpor- 2006-level funding for vital programs affecting the Community Development Block Grant tation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Devel- the citizens of the 5th Congressional District (CDBG). opment, the Judiciary, the District of Co- such as Section 202 housing for the elderly I am also pleased the full house has sup- lumbia and Independent Agencies Appropria- and Section 811 housing for the disabled and ported projects specific to the 2nd Congres- tions Act, 2007’’. slightly increases Community Development sional District including: $4.2 million for a re- Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Chairman, I want to ad- Block Grants (CDBG) and Home Funds for placement tower at the Jefferson County Air- dress two issues in H.R. 5576, the Transpor- programs that directly affect low to moderate port, $500,000 for construction to relieve peak tation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Develop- income families in our neighborhoods, it also hour overcrowding, reduce accidents, and im- ment, Judiciary and District of Columbia Ap- zero’s out several programs that have had and prove access for pedestrian and cyclists along propriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (TTHUD) would continue to have a significant impact on the US 36 Interchange and Wadsworth in the that are of great interest to the Fifth District of the revitalization and continued growth of the city and county of Broomfield, $500,000 for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 construction of a climbing lane on Interstate lection Practices Act by the private collection project, the Tren Urbano project in the Com- 70 in Clear Creek County, $100,000 for prop- companies, but sensitive taxpayer data was monwealth of Puerto Rico, until the Common- erty acquisition and renovation costs of a new not properly protected.After 12 months, the wealth and the project construction contractor facility for the National Sports Center for the pilot program had cost the U.S. Treasury $17 resolve outstanding issues and reach a close- Disabled (NSCD) located in the town of Winter million and Congress saw fit to cancel the re- out agreement. Park. maining 12 month pilot. Mr. Chairman, the language directing FTA Of course, I do not agree with all its prior- Each year millions of Americans voluntarily to retain funds authorized in SAFETEA–LU ities included in the legislation. I believe it was disclose personal, sensitive information to the until a contract dispute is resolved by all par- shortsighted to eliminate funding for Small IRS with the expectation that it will be handled ties is highly unusual and interjects the Fed- Starts in the Department of Transportation with the utmost discretion and protected from eral Transit Administration in the midst of on- (DOT) budget. This much needed program is erroneous or deliberate disclosure outside of going judicial proceedings. The Committee di- designed to provide discretionary grant fund- the IRS. Yet the IRS is now leading the effort rection would have the effect of withholding a ing for public transportation projects that run to disclose this information to third party con- Federal commitment of funds that are not re- along dedicated corridors or guideways. I am tractors who have demonstrated previously lated to the amounts under dispute with the hopeful the Senate takes a different approach that they cannot adequately protect taxpayer contractor of the system and the Common- and provides funding for this vital program. information. wealth of Puerto Rico. The Federal funds are Additionally, with the increasing federal If the above facts do not cause you con- not at risk. The amounts under discussion are budget deficits caused by the recent reces- cern, imagine the response of your constitu- related to the amounts contracted with local sion, the costs of responding to terrorism and ents when they learn that these contractors funds. Therefore, the FTA should release the increasing homeland security, and the exces- are not required to be American-based or amounts agreed to for the Tren Urbano sive and unbalanced tax cuts the Bush Admin- staffed. In fact, foreign companies employing project. istration has pushed through Congress I think non-US. citizens can bid for this work. When Based upon FTA’s oversight and manage- the idea of eliminating a cost-of-living increase American taxpayers understand that their per- ment reviews, Tren Urbano has received the in Congressional salaries is worth considering. sonal information could potentially be put in support of FTA for the release of the remain- I thought the House should have been able the hands of foreign workers toiling in ‘‘boiler ing amounts that the project is entitled to re- to have a separate vote on this increase, and room’’ operations in foreign countries, they will ceive. Unfortunately, the report language voted against the restrictive procedure that rightly ask who supported such a risky and would preclude FTA from awarding the final prevented that. Unfortunately, I was in the mi- short-sighted scheme. payment for the Tren Urbano project. Although the Tren Urbano project has en- nority on that vote. I can assure my colleagues that you will en- I also supported a number of amendments counter some mighty unhappy constituents if countered a number of construction and man- to improve the legislation, including an in- they find their personal tax information in the agement missteps in constructing the project, the government has responded by correcting crease in funding for High Intensity Drug Traf- hands of a third party overseas. Keep in mind, its management problems, overcoming delays, ficking Areas Program, the Section 8 Tenant- also, that the most susceptible individuals will and safety concerns. To the credit of the Gov- Based assistance and for the Help America be our home-bound seniors and busy single ernor of Puerto Rico, our former colleague Vote Act (HAVA) which improved the bill. mothers who may have overlooked some as- Anibal Acevedo-Villa, and his Secretary of While the legislation is still not all that I had pect of their tax filing. Do we really want to sic Transportation, the concerns raised in an audit hoped for, it deserves support and I will vote commission-hungry tax collection agents on by the Inspector General and the requirements for it and will hope that it is improved further these individuals? made by FTA have been fully addressed to as the legislative process continues. Speaking as a veteran, I recently learned the Administration’s satisfaction. As a result, Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Chairman, I rise today that my personal data had been compromised the project has recently celebrated its first an- in support of important taxpayer-protection through a theft. I do not want my personal tax niversary with a passenger ridership of more provisions that are included in this legislation. data may end up in unknown hands in un- than 17 million passengers, 35 percent over Mr. Chairman, in recent years the IRS has known places. This bill protects my data. the estimated ridership levels. The turnaround attempted to implement a new program under American citizens deserve to have their of the project has resulted in an overwhelming which it would contract with private companies taxes collected by American public officials at transit success. to collect the taxes of thousands of Ameri- the Treasury Department. I am glad that this Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to cans. In recognition of the inherent risks of legislation takes steps to ensure this will be the unprecedented language that directs FT A such a plan, this legislation wisely prohibits the case. to withhold the final full funding grant payment the IRS from using fiscal year 2007 funds pro- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise to ex- until both sides reach a close out agreement. vided by this bill to implement or administer a press my concerns and reservations about a Such direction may have the effect of further private tax collection contracting program. particular matter included in the House Report delaying the resolution of contract disputes. I All of us want a system that efficiently col- (H. Rpt. 109–495) accompanying the bill, H.R. believe this direction should be rejected by the lects federal taxes, but we cannot do it at the 5576, the Departments of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration so that the Tren expense of taxpayers’ rights or privacy. How- Treasury, and Housing and Urban Develop- Urbano project may receive the full funding ever, if the IRS were allowed to go forward ment, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and grant amounts that it is entitled to receive with its plan to outsource its tax collection du- independent agencies for fiscal year 2007. under its agreement with the Federal Transit ties, millions of taxpayer files would be made Under the Safe Accountable, Flexible, Effi- Administration. available to private debt collection companies cient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, in accord- who would ‘‘contact’’ taxpayers and collect up Users, Congress specifically authorized fund- ance with earmark reform proposals currently to a 24 percent fee from such collections. ing to be made available for the execution of under consideration in the House and Senate, This type of incentive system on the part of the Federal commitment for transit new start I would like to place into the RECORD a listing the collectors would be ripe for abuse and har- projects. Currently, 18 transit new starts have of Congressionally-directed projects in my assment. It is why the IRS specifically pro- Full Funding Grant Agreements (FFGA) from home state of Idaho that are contained within hibits its employees from being assigned the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The the report to this bill. These are projects that quotas with regard to collection activities. It FFGAs provide a commitment for the Federal I asked the Transportation, Treasury, and should come as no surprise that the private share of the project and serve as a basis for HUD Subcommittee to consider this year and debt collection industry receives the greatest local transit recipients to plan and advance I am grateful for their inclusion in this bill. number of formal complaints as recorded by badly needed transit projects that help serve I’d like to take just a few minutes to de- the Federal Trade Commission than any other the transportation needs of local and regional scribe why I supported these projects and why business in the nation. communities. Without the Federal commit- they are valuable to the nation and its tax- Past experience should also guide us in ment, many of these transit projects would not payers. consideration of this initiative. In 1996, Con- be built. The bill contains $2,000,000 for the City of gress approved a two year pilot program for Unfortunately, the House Report directs the Rocks Back Country Byway in my Congres- just such a collection scheme. Not only were FTA to retain the final payment under the sional District. This 16.7 mile long project is lo- there multiple violations of the Fair Debt Col- FFGA for one particular transit new start cated on the popular City of Rocks Back

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The funding will help de- that included in this bill is $4 million for the segment, reconstruct 15.7 miles of deficient velop public access to the riverfront through much needed Second Avenue Subway. roadway, correct deteriorated road and slope river trails, build and improve city streets and This worthy project will ease the incredibly conditions, provide a wider road with shoul- parking lots in the river corridor, and construct overcrowded Lexington Avenue subway line, ders and guardrail, and improve the road’s a public amphitheater. which is one of the busiest in the nation. It is alignment by reducing the number and sever- The funding was requested by the City of unquestioned that the Second Avenue Sub- ity of sharp curves and steep grades. These Rexburg, Idaho. way will immediately benefit many tens of improvements will increase safety for the driv- I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list thousands of area residents. The 9/11 attack ing public and provide safer access for bicycle of Congressionally-directed projects in my re- on New York City and the transportation re- and pedestrian traffic. These improvements gion and, an explanation of my support for strictions imposed afterward only further mag- will also significantly reduce the amount of on- them. nify the importance of providing the region going maintenance required to keep the route Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, the mis- with an adequate mass transit system. usable. classification of employees as independent Just for some background on the project, This project was requested by the Idaho contractors is a significant problem that annu- construction of the full-length Second Avenue Transportation Department. ally leads to billions of dollars in lost Federal Subway has been divided into four phases, The report contains $500,000 for the I–84, tax revenue. Employers who misclassify work- each of which will produce a minimum oper- US–93 Interchange project near Twin Falls. ers as independent contractors do not pay ating segment that will carry a significant num- This is funding to improve an interchange on payroll and other taxes on those workers. The ber of passengers. The first phase of the Sec- a segment of the Interstate Highway System. employers also gain an unfair advantage over ond Avenue Subway project will include stops The project will realign and reconstruct the their competitors by eliminating a piece of their at 96th, 86th and 72nd Streets, and tunnels labor costs. In the construction industry, for interchanges south of I–84 at US–93, provide from 99th to 62nd Streets. At 63rd Street, the example, a contractor who chose to misclass- a new grade over US–93, and remove the subway will link onto the existing N and R ify his workers as independent contractors height-restricted structures which have pre- tracks, providing a one-seat ride from the would be able to easily underbid other con- viously necessitated a signalized intersection. Upper East Side to Times Square, Wall Street struction companies who followed the law. These activities will relieve congestion caused and Brooklyn. When this phase is completed Misclassification hurts workers and fair em- by fast growth and increase safety in the city in 2012, 202,000 riders are expected to board ployers and has a significant monetary impact of Twin Falls. the new line each day. on government revenues. This project was requested by the Idaho The misclassification of employees as inde- I am very grateful to the Committee for rec- Transportation Department. pendent contractors is not a new problem. ognizing the importance of the Subway and The report contains $4 million for the Idaho Over the past several decades, the IRS and thank Chairman KNOLLENBERG and Ranking Transit Coalition’s program to improve bus Congress have periodically investigated the Member OLVER for this essential funding. I and bus facilities all across the state of Idaho. issue of misclassification. In 1984, in an esti- would also like to thank the bipartisan Mem- The funding will assist Ada County Highway mate of the extent of misclassification for 5.2 bers of the New York delegation for their con- District’s Commuteride, Boise State University, million businesses, the IRS found employers tinued support of this project. the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, the City of Ketchum, had misclassified 3.4 million employees. Ap- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today the Ketchum/Sun Valley Transit Authority proximately 750,000 employers had misclass- in support of H.R. 5576, the Transportation- (KART), the City of Moscow, the City of Poca- ified employees as independent contractors. Treasury-Housing and Urban Development-Ju- tello, the University of Idaho, and Valley Re- More recent estimates in the 1990s have esti- diciary-DC Appropriations Act of 2007. gional Transit. The majority of these projects mated that the percentage of employer This bill will provide over $139 billion in are identified in the ‘‘Idaho Statewide Public misclassifying employees has grown even be- budgetary resources, including direct appro- Transportation Needs and Benefits Study’’ yond the 15 percent found in 1984. An inde- priations and funds from the transportation compiled by the Idaho Transportation Depart- pendent study issued by Harvard Law trust fund. Our highways and infrastructure ment in 1996 and subsequent local studies School’s Labor and Worklife Program, found system built this Nation, and we need to main- and plans. All projects are identified in the abuses of the term ‘‘independent contractor’’ tain them. This legislation brings the funding Transportation Improvement and the State- led up to 19 percent of workers across all in- level to the amount required in the recently wide Transportation Improvement Plan. The dustries being misclassified in the State of passed transportation bill, provides over $1 bil- current request represents only a small Massachusetts. Clearly, this problem is not lion for Amtrak and other rail service, as well amount of what will be needed to maintain going away on its own. as the funds needed to maintain our Commu- and expand Idaho’s public transportation cap- This misclassification is not merely a prob- nity Development Block Grant and elderly ital system to meet the demands of the State’s lem for workers who can unfairly be left with- housing programs. rapidly growing population. out workers compensation or unemployment But I believe that this could have been a The funding was requested by the Idaho insurance. It also impacts local, State and better bill. The proposed cuts to the HUD pro- Transit Coalition. Federal government revenue streams. In grams such as Hope VI and Section 8 housing The report contains $250,000 for the Magic 1984, an IRS review found at least $1.6 billion for the elderly should have been rejected. Valley Boys and Girls Club in Buhl, Idaho. The in Federal tax revenue was lost due to I support H.R. 5576 as amended, and urge funding will assist in building a Boys & Girls misclassification in that year alone. A 2005 my colleagues to join me in voting for this bill. Club youth center in the town of Buhl, Idaho, study on the issue in Maine also found a sig- Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise today which will serve over 800 children and teens nificant loss of State income tax revenue. to express my disappointment over the exclu- annually from the communities of Buhl, While the statewide study of misclassification sion of section 206 as well as this amendment Castleford, and Hagerman. This 7000 sq. ft. in Maine did not estimate the loss of Federal from the FY07 TTHUD bill. facility will be adjacent to an existing approxi- income tax revenue, it is evident the Rep. Tiahrt’s amendment—of which neither mately 7000 sq. ft. gymnasium. These federal misclassification issue continues to negatively provision has any negative impact on or shuts funds constitute only a small portion of the impact the revenues of the Federal Govern- down any current IRS program or service— overall funding required for this project and will ment as well. would prevent the IRS from using taxpayer help leverage significant private sector dona- We cannot, in good conscience, continue to dollars to develop programs such as return- tions. ignore the problem of misclassification and its free tax filing systems, interactive tax filing The funding was requested by the Magic impact on Federal revenues. In a budget cli- systems and web portals. Valley Boys and Girls Club. mate where many good and necessary pro- These systems would overextend the IRS, The report contains $400,000 for the com- grams are shortchanged, we cannot afford to expanding it beyond and diluting its core mis- munity of Rexburg, Idaho’s Greenways and continue losing billions of dollars each year to sion of tax collection and regulation. The costs River Corridor Improvement Project. This fund- a problem for which there is no excuse and of developing, implementing and maintaining ing represents a very small portion of the that we all can agree needs to be fixed. them would total billions of dollars. All this is

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Doggett Kilpatrick (MI) Peterson (PA) Waters Whitfield The motion was agreed to. Doolittle Kind Petri Watson Wicker Doyle King (IA) Pickering Accordingly, the Committee rose; Drake King (NY) Platts NAYS—22 and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Dreier Kingston Poe Capuano Hefley Ryan (WI) BASS) having assumed the chair, Mr. Duncan Kirk Pombo Chabot Hensarling Sensenbrenner DREIER, Chairman of the Committee of Edwards Kline Pomeroy Cooper Matheson Shadegg Ehlers Knollenberg Porter Deal (GA) Obey the Whole House on the State of the Tancredo Emanuel Kolbe Price (GA) English (PA) Otter Taylor (MS) Union, reported that that Committee, Emerson Kucinich Price (NC) Flake Paul Thornberry having had under consideration the bill Engel Kuhl (NY) Pryce (OH) Franks (AZ) Pence Eshoo LaHood Putnam Green (WI) Pitts (H.R. 5576) making appropriations for Etheridge Langevin Radanovich the Departments of Transportation, Evans Lantos Rahall NOT VOTING—4 Treasury, and Housing and Urban De- Everett Larsen (WA) Ramstad Lewis (CA) Rothman velopment, the Judiciary, District of Farr Larson (CT) Rangel Miller (MI) Sessions Fattah Latham Regula Columbia, and independent agencies Feeney LaTourette Rehberg b 1745 for the fiscal year ending September 30, Ferguson Leach Reichert Filner Lee Renzi So the bill was passed. 2007, and for other purposes, had di- The result of the vote was announced rected him to report the bill back to Fitzpatrick (PA) Levin Reyes Foley Lewis (GA) Reynolds as above recorded. the House with sundry amendments, Forbes Lewis (KY) Rogers (AL) A motion to reconsider was laid on Ford Linder Rogers (KY) with the recommendation that the the table. amendments be agreed to and that the Fortenberry Lipinski Rogers (MI) Fossella LoBiondo Rohrabacher f bill, as amended, do pass. Foxx Lofgren, Zoe Ros-Lehtinen The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Frank (MA) Lowey Ross AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO ant to House Resolution 865, the pre- Frelinghuysen Lucas Roybal-Allard MAKE CORRECTIONS IN EN- Gallegly Lungren, Daniel Royce GROSSMENT OF H.R. 5576, TRANS- vious question is ordered. Garrett (NJ) E. Ruppersberger Is a separate vote demanded on any Gerlach Lynch Rush PORTATION, TREASURY, HOUS- amendment? If not, the Chair will put Gibbons Mack Ryan (OH) ING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Gilchrest Maloney Ryun (KS) THE JUDICIARY, THE DISTRICT them en gros. Gillmor Manzullo Sabo The amendments were agreed to. Gingrey Marchant Salazar OF COLUMBIA AND INDE- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gohmert Markey Sa´ nchez, Linda PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- question is on the engrossment and Gonzalez Marshall T. TIONS ACT, 2007 Goode Matsui Sanchez, Loretta third reading of the bill. Goodlatte McCarthy Sanders Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I The bill was ordered to be engrossed Gordon McCaul (TX) Saxton ask unanimous consent that in the en- and read a third time, and was read the Granger McCollum (MN) Schakowsky grossment of the bill, H.R. 5576, the Graves McCotter Schiff third time. Green, Al McCrery Schmidt Clerk be authorized to make technical The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Green, Gene McDermott Schwartz (PA) corrections and conforming changes to question is on the passage of the bill. Grijalva McGovern Schwarz (MI) the bill. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule XX, the Gutierrez McHenry Scott (GA) Gutknecht McHugh Scott (VA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there yeas and nays are ordered. Hall McIntyre Serrano objection to the request of the gen- The vote was taken by electronic de- Harman McKeon Shaw tleman from Michigan? vice, and there were—ayes 406, noes 22, Harris McKinney Shays There was no objection. Hart McMorris Sherman not voting 4, as follows: Hastings (FL) McNulty Sherwood f [Roll No. 286] Hastings (WA) Meehan Shimkus Hayes Meek (FL) Shuster REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER YEAS—406 Hayworth Meeks (NY) Simmons AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2048 Abercrombie Boehlert Carnahan Herger Melancon Simpson Ackerman Boehner Carson Herseth Mica Skelton Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I Aderholt Bonilla Carter Higgins Michaud Slaughter ask unanimous consent to have my Akin Bonner Case Hinchey Millender- Smith (NJ) name removed as a cosponsor of H.R. Alexander Bono Castle Hinojosa McDonald Smith (TX) 2048. Allen Boozman Chandler Hobson Miller (FL) Smith (WA) Andrews Boren Chocola Hoekstra Miller (NC) Snyder The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Baca Boswell Clay Holden Miller, Gary Sodrel objection to the request of the gen- Bachus Boucher Cleaver Holt Miller, George Solis tleman from Ohio? Baird Boustany Clyburn Honda Mollohan Souder Baker Boyd Coble Hooley Moore (KS) Spratt There was no objection. Baldwin Bradley (NH) Cole (OK) Hostettler Moore (WI) Stark f Barrett (SC) Brady (PA) Conaway Hoyer Moran (KS) Stearns Barrow Brady (TX) Conyers Hulshof Moran (VA) Strickland SPECIAL ORDERS Bartlett (MD) Brown (OH) Costa Hunter Murphy Stupak The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Barton (TX) Brown (SC) Costello Hyde Murtha Sullivan Bass Brown, Corrine Cramer Inglis (SC) Musgrave Sweeney ALEXANDER). Under the Speaker’s an- Bean Brown-Waite, Crenshaw Inslee Myrick Tanner nounced policy of January 4, 2005, and Beauprez Ginny Crowley Israel Nadler Tauscher under a previous order of the House, Becerra Burgess Cubin Issa Napolitano Taylor (NC) Berkley Burton (IN) Cuellar Istook Neal (MA) Terry the following Members will be recog- Berman Butterfield Culberson Jackson (IL) Neugebauer Thomas nized for 5 minutes each. Berry Buyer Cummings Jackson-Lee Ney Thompson (CA) f Biggert Calvert Davis (AL) (TX) Northup Thompson (MS) Bilbray Camp (MI) Davis (CA) Jefferson Norwood Tiahrt IRAQ DEBATE Bilirakis Campbell (CA) Davis (FL) Jenkins Nunes Tiberi Bishop (GA) Cannon Davis (IL) Jindal Nussle Tierney Mr. DEFAZIO. I ask unanimous con- Bishop (NY) Cantor Davis (KY) Johnson (CT) Oberstar Towns sent to take the time of Mr. EMANUEL. Bishop (UT) Capito Davis (TN) Johnson (IL) Olver Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Blackburn Capps Davis, Jo Ann Johnson, E. B. Ortiz Udall (CO) Blumenauer Cardin Davis, Tom Johnson, Sam Osborne Udall (NM) objection, the gentleman from Oregon Blunt Cardoza DeFazio Jones (NC) Owens Upton is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Some of war, reserved to the United States in sight. believe the Senate’s three-tiered ap- Congress. Now, in the case of Afghani- On March 21, President Bush himself proach to dealing with undocumented stan, the known perpetrators of the 9/11 even said that the question of bringing workers now in the U.S. amounts to attacks, Osama bin Laden and his col- home U.S. troops from Iraq will be de- what many would refer to as amnesty. laborators in the Taliban, this Con- cided by future Presidents. Future Their approach is as follows: gress did act, with near unanimity. One Presidents. Remember, unfortunately, Those illegal immigrants that have person dissented. And we passed a reso- he still will be President until 2 years been in the United States for 0–2 years lution that was compliant with the from last January. Now, that is a pret- would be deported; those who have War Powers Act and the Constitution ty extraordinary statement for the been illegally in the United States be- of the United States to authorize an at- President to make. tween 2 and 5 years would have to re- tack on Iraq and others who aided and Now, I wish that the Republican lead- turn to the border for processing and abetted in the 9/11 attacks. ership really wanted to have a full and then reenter the country receiving a Now, if George Bush had had proof or fair debate. They could at least allow work permit; those who have been in had really thought that Saddam Hus- us to have and debate an alternative. I the country for 5 years or more ille- sein and Iraq were involved in 9/11, he am a member of the Out of Iraq Cau- gally would be able to obtain a legal would have needed no further author- cus. I am a cosponsor of Representative status by paying a fine and meeting ity. But, clearly, he had no proof, and JACK MURTHA’s legislation, legislation some other requirements. he couldn’t make the case. But he, that would lead to a thoughtful and ap- So many have been concerned about nonetheless, wanted to attack Iraq. propriate redeployment of our troops, this because it does mean that you And Congress, reaching a new low and would also say that we would be could enter the country illegally and point here, in my opinion unconsti- ready should they need to reintervene gain a legal status while still in the tutionally, vaguely delegated its sol- in a crisis situation in Iraq. But what United States, which again many peo- emn duties in the case of the making of it would do is get us out of the business ple would refer to as amnesty. So there war to the President. of day-to-day getting between the is obviously tension between the House Now, I don’t believe that Congress Shiias, the Kurds, and the Sunnis. and the Senate bills, and the concern can do that, but we did, and the Presi- Now, Bush administration said, well, right now is that there may not be a dent then, some 5 months later, used we never could have predicted the bill that will be suitable to both bodies that very broad grant of authority to Shiias, the Sunnis, and the Kurds that can be achieved in conference. preemptively attack Iraq, ostensibly to wouldn’t get along. Rummy said they The big concern I think, in the House remove weapons of mass destruction would welcome us like liberators, with at least, is what has been referred to as and the threat of Saddam Hussein, flowers and stuff. He just ignored the the three-tiered approach in the Sen- which later morphed into connections last 1,400 years of history, that is all. ate. And, obviously, most people who to 9/11, which later morphed into any He also ignored the State Department are here illegally at the present time number of other things, and which fi- and the intelligence agencies, other are going to claim they have been here nally became we went into Iraq to than the little select group he had who 5 years. It may be very difficult to as- bring freedom and democracy. said the same thing. certain how long somebody who is un- Now, since that time, this Congress, And now, I believe that the Shiias, documented has been in the country this Republican-led Congress, has re- the Kurds, and the Sunnis, and many because they are undocumented. It is fused to conduct any meaningful over- others, will not meaningfully move to very hard to ascertain what records are sight of what happened about the dis- share power, get their act together and valid, which are not, and how long they tortion or the misuse of intelligence, develop a national government as long have actually been here. about the huge scandals surrounding as we are staying forever, which is As a result, I have introduced legisla- the more than $10 billion which has dis- what the President and what this reso- tion that could represent some com- appeared in the so-called reconstruc- lution says. So I believe that if we go mon ground. This obviously will be tion effort or the actual conduct of the down the path of adopting this resolu- controversial. No one agrees entirely war itself, the unbelievable incom- tion that there will be Members of Con- on how we might go about bringing the petence of Donald Rumsfeld and his gress debating this issue years and two bills together, but I have intro- cronies, and the impact on our troops years from today about what is the duced a bill called H.R. 4065, and the in the military. Not one meaningful U.S. future in Iraq. basic requirement are as follows: hearing. No debates here on the floor of f It would require illegal aliens to re- the House. turn home to apply for a visa. In other So, finally, the Republican leadership IMMIGRATION words, they would have to return to says, well, we are going to have a Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask their country of origin and apply at meaningful debate. Now, let’s see what unanimous consent to consume the their home country consulate. Much of they mean by meaningful debate. To- time of Mr. JONES. the paperwork could be done in the morrow, the House of Representatives The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without United States before they leave here, will take up a bunch of time, that is objection, the gentleman from Ne- but it would have to be stamped in good, at least we are going to discuss it braska is recognized for 5 minutes. their home country. They then could on the floor, but it will be to debate a There was no objection. reenter the country with a legal status nonbinding resolution; that is, some- Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, immi- and cross that border with papers as thing which has no force of law and no gration has been the number one con- documented workers. authority. It is a sense of the United cern of many Americans in recent Secondly, this would provide for a 3- States Congress. months. The House passed a bill last year visa which is conditional on con- And if you read that sense of Con- December which dealt mostly with tinuous employment. It would be re- gress, you will find a nonbinding reso- tough border security. It provided for newed every 3 years. This would be lution which will not be amendable. No more Border Control agents, a 700-mile open to undocumented workers with, Democratic alternative or substitute fence, different penalties for illegally first, a demonstrated U.S. employment will be allowed. What the Republicans entering the U.S., and substantial pen- history. They would have had to have

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Mr. Speaker, a re- Now if they were a baseball pitcher that these people have come into this markable document showed up in our who was this bad, Rumsfeld would have country illegally, remained here, and mailboxes this afternoon. It is called a been jerked five innings ago. But, of have gained a legal status. They would ‘‘Confidential Messaging Memo’’ for course, our President ran the Rangers have to return to their country of ori- the floor debate on Iraq and the global and gave Chicago Sammy Sosa, so we gin. war on terror. know his judgment in baseball. So it establishes a new W visa for This is apparently a memo that Re- Now to do anything else, according those who are classified as undocu- publican leadership provided to Mem- to their memo, is to be ‘‘prone to waiv- mented workers but have gone through bers on their side so they would know er endlessly’’ or ‘‘to abandon our ef- these steps and stages at the present how to go about rubber-stamping the forts’’ against terrorism. It is as if the time. President’s every thought and deed and Republicans believe there is only one ENCE has also intro- Congressman P could do their best to make sure that kind of effort against terrorism that duced legislation which calls for illegal we don’t have the kind of debate that has validity, and that any kind of immigrants to leave the United States, the American people deserve. thoughtful consideration of alter- report to centers located outside the The American people deserve to have natives is a sign of cowardice and country before reentering the country us talk about what is really going on in weakness. with a guest worker visa, which is Iraq and how it does or does not make ‘‘Republicans believe,’’ the memo somewhat similar to what I am talking says, ‘‘victory in Iraq will be an impor- about here. So this is not necessarily a us safer. They deserve to have mis- takes acknowledged and paths forward tant blow for terrorism.’’ Yes, of novel or new idea, and many people course, it would be. But what is victory have taken a look at it. discussed honestly and frankly, admit- ting problems and working together to in Iraq and how do we get off the path The requirement for all illegal immi- we are on presently and onto that vic- grants to leave the United States and make things better. They deserve a Congress that is more tory path? enter into the U.S. legally with a W We are forbidden to talk about those visa may serve as a way to create com- interested in their security than in scoring points for the November elec- questions. It would be wrong for 435 mon ground between the House and the fairly well-educated, loyal Americans, Senate bills. tion. According to the Republican leader- who have been sent here by their dis- b 1800 ship’s tactical memo, this is precisely tricts to help govern this country, to It is important that an immigration what the American people will not get. start raising questions about what we bill pass this year. I think the Amer- Instead, there will be confusion and in- ought to do. There will be one proposal with no ican people are expecting it and hope it tentional misdirection. There will be amendments; that is it. It would be will happen. Yet we are so far apart in ad hominen attacks, and that means ‘‘weak’’ and ‘‘wavering’’ and a sign of the two bodies that this may be dif- attacks on individuals, and attempts to ‘‘abandoning our efforts’’ if we attempt ficult to effect. make Saddam Hussein and 9/11 more or to make those efforts more rational So H.R. 4065 may serve as a catalyst less the same thing, attempts to call and successful and relate them to the to compromise and final passage. I Democrats’ legitimate questions about goal of making Americans safer. would like to have my colleagues at the administration’s rationale for war least give it some consideration be- We are in trouble in Iraq. We don’t and conduct of the war into what, and have a plan except to keep plowing cause we will have to think outside the I quote, ‘‘policies to concede defeat on box a little bit. I think it will take ahead with the same old policy: a the battlefield.’’ some innovative solutions to this prob- strategy that is getting Americans and The memo is filled with advice on lem. It is something that again is Iraqis killed and driving Iraqis to de- how to deflect, confuse, conflate and something that is really important for spair and helplessness. We don’t have a con. I would like to enter that memo this body to accomplish before the end Congress that can step up and take re- into the RECORD so everyone will be of this session. sponsibility and try to make the ad- able to read it and not be confused f ministration listen to reason. when they hear the debate begin to- The President’s policy is to put the REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- morrow. They will know what the control of this in the hands of the VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF script is that the other side is fol- Iraqis. When they stand up, we will H. RES. 861, DECLARING THAT lowing. stand down. Who is going to tell the THE UNITED STATES WILL PRE- Mr. Speaker, let me read some por- Iraqis when to stand up? The clerics, of VAIL IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON tions now because I think we all have course. The Shiia and Sunni clerics TERROR a right to know what Republicans are will decide when they stand up. What if Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, from the advising their Members to say and they don’t tell them to stand up? We Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- think. are there until it ends. ileged report (Rept. No. 109–502) on the ‘‘During this debate, our Republican This is a charade. We will go through resolution (H. Res. 868) providing for Conference should be focused on deliv- it tomorrow, but it will not shed any consideration of the resolution (H. Res. ering these key points: light on where we ought to be going as 861) declaring that the United States ‘‘The Importance of Our Actions. It is Americans. will prevail in the Global War on Ter- imperative during this debate that we And we don’t have a Congress that can ror, the struggle to protect freedom reexamine the conditions that required step up and take responsibility and try to from the terrorist adversary, which the United States to take military ac- make the administration listen to reason. was referred to the House Calendar and tion in Afghanistan and Iraq in the So the Republican leadership scheduled ordered to be printed. aftermath of the attacks of September public relations time in the House in an effort f 11, 2001.’’ to stop the Republican free fall in the polls. In other words, the Republicans are Republican leaders cannot tell the American FLOOR DEBATE ON GLOBAL WAR being told to continue the big lie that people what they intend to do except more of ON TERROR Iraq was behind 9/11 or had something the same. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I ask to gain from 9/11, and it is all tied to- Mr. Speaker, we can do better. I call on the unanimous consent to claim the time gether in one neat package. Republicans to abandon the cynical strategy

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Democrats, have seen some very positive prospects forts to strengthen our national security in a on the other hand, are prone to waver end- coming from Iraq. There are those who post-9/11 world. lessly about the use of force to protect want to deny that we are making The past week has brought news of several American ideals. Capitol Hill Democrats’ important, positive developments in Iraq and progress, and they have every right and only specific policy proposals are to concede ability to do that because we have free- the Global War on Terror: defeat on the battlefield and instead, merely U.S. military forces eliminated the ter- manage the threat of terrorism and the dan- dom of speech here in the United rorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, al-Qaeda’s top ger it poses. States because of our constitutional commander in Iraq and a cold-blooded killer. These are troubling policies to embrace in freedoms. We are trying to bring that The Iraqi government named new interior, a post-9/11 world. During this debate, we need same level of freedom to those that are defense and security ministers as part of the to clarify just how wrong the Democrats’ living in repressive regimes, which new government’s continued progress. weak approach is and just how dangerous Just this morning, President George W. those repressive regimes are the ones their implementation would be to both the Bush traveled to Baghdad to meet the newly that are propagating terror against us short-term and long-term national security appointed Prime Minister of Iraq, Nouri al- in the United States. So if we spread interests of the United States. Maliki and to discuss our growing partner- peace and freedom and democracy RESOLVE WILL TRIUMPH OVER RETREAT ship with the new democratic ally. around the world, we will have fewer Clearly, these positive developments are As a result of our efforts during this de- enemies that seek to destroy us and to bate, Americans will recognize that on the the result of steadfast support of both our kill Americans. military and diplomatic efforts in Iraq and issue of national security, they have a clear across the globe. We should not refrain from choice between a Republican Party aware of Now, in the last week we saw the de- touting such progress. the stakes and dedicated to victory, versus a struction of Zarqawi, a militant ex- During this debate, our Republican Con- Democrat Party without a coherent national tremist in Iraq, a terrorist master- ference should be focused on delivering these security policy that sheepishly dismisses the mind, who was seeking to destroy our key points: challenges America faces in a post-9/11 world. troops, to hurt our men and women in THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR ACTIONS Let there be no doubt that America and its Iraq and to destroy the progress they allies in the war in Iraq and the Global War It is imperative during this debate that we are making for themselves in Iraq. But on Terrorism face difficult challenges. The re-examine the conditions that required the American people are understandably con- we did root him out. That was a won- United States to take military action in Af- cerned about our mission in a post-Saddam derful, positive step. We should be ghanistan and Iraq in the aftermath of the Iraq. There have been many tough days since proud of that action. attacks of September 11, 2001. Beyond that, we saw progress with The attacks we witnessed that day serve as Iraq’s liberation and transition to a sov- a reminder of the dangers we face as a nation ereign democracy. the government of Iraq taking shape Democrats are all too eager to seize upon in a post-9/11 world. We can no longer expect and form with the security ministers the challenges we face as their rationale or oceans between us and our enemies to keep being put into place and the final gov- motivation for retreat. As Republicans, we us safe. The plotting and planning taking ernment being put into place. We are understand the diplomatic and national se- place in terror camps protected by rogue re- curity hazards of such a move. making progress there in Iraq and we gimes could no longer go unchecked or un- We must echo the American public’s under- should be proud of that. challenged. In a post-9/11 world, we could no standing of just how great the stakes are in Beyond that, there are extremists in longer allow despots and dictators like the Iraq and our long-term efforts to win the Israel. There are extremists in Afghan- Taliban and Saddam Hussein to ignore inter- War on Terrorism. istan and throughout the Middle East national sanctions and resolutions passed by Building democracies in a part of the world the United Nations Security Council. and some in this country that seek to that has known nothing but tyranny and So, during this debate we must make clear destroy us. This is the reality of the despotism is a difficult task. But achieving to the American people that the United day. Some would say we should deal victory there and gaining democratic allies States had to take action in the best inter- in the region will be the best gift of security with them with a legal strategy. Well, ests of the security of our nation and the we can give to future generations of Ameri- Mr. Speaker, I would say that is really world community. As Republicans who sup- cans. removed from the realities of the war ported military action against Saddam Hus- f that we are fighting. sein and terrorists around the globe, the Our enemy hates our values. Our United States had to show our resolve as the IRAQ DEBATE world’s premier defender of freedom and lib- enemy hates our freedoms. Our enemy erty before such ideals were preyed upon, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a hates our capitalism that we embrace rather than after standing witness to their previous order of the House, the gen- in this country. So we must fight them demise at the hands of our enemies. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. wherever they are and by any means As President John F. Kennedy once stated MCHENRY) is recognized for 5 minutes. possible. so eloquently: Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, we do But the left in this country, Mr. ‘‘The cost of freedom is always high, but have an important debate coming be- Speaker, don’t want to fight this war. Americans have always paid it. And one path They know it is hard. They know it is we shall never choose, and that is the path of fore this House tomorrow discussing surrender, or submission.’’ what we are doing to defend America difficult. But I would say to the left in this country, Mr. Speaker, that if we A PORTRAIT OF CONTRASTS through what the President calls the war on terror; what I refer to as the do not fight them, the values which This debate in the House of Representa- tives gives our Republican Conference the war against Islamic extremists. they cherish, the freedom of speech and opportunity to present the American people I had a colleague earlier refer to the the freedom of dissent which we have our case for strong national security policies big lie. Well, there is a big lie propa- in this country, the right to vote, the whose purpose is to protect the nation gated by the left in this country that actual equality that we strive for in against another attack on our own soil. we have no enemies abroad; and beyond this country, although imperfect, the Similarly, we must conduct this debate as that, we should not fight those enemies equality that we strive for, whether it a portrait of contrasts between Republicans where they are. be females having a place in society and Democrats with regard to one of the We are making progress in this war which we embrace here in this country, most important political issues of our era. Articulating and advocating our core prin- against Islamic extremists. Make no those extremists would not want that ciples will allow the American public to wit- mistake about it, this is a generational to happen. They want burqas worn by ness Members of Congress debate a funda- fight. While my grandparents fought women. They don’t want their partici- mental question facing America’s leaders: the Nazis and my parents fought the pation. They don’t want them to own

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We must have a the occupation in Iraq while helping entire United States approach to the debate on this House floor on what Iraq build a free and democratic soci- U.N. and to world problems. means we are going to use, what direc- ety. We must engage the international Now, there is an unwritten law at the tion we should take in this war on ter- community, including the U.N. and United Nations and that is that the ror. This is a generational fight, and NATO, to establish a multinational in- leadership over there and the people we as Americans must step up to the terim security force for Iraq. The that are involved in leadership don’t challenge and embrace the fight or U.N.’s Department of Peacekeeping Op- criticize member states. They just they will destroy us. erations is particularly well suited for don’t do it. Malloch Brown did, and he f this task. is the Chief Deputy to Kofi Annan, the IRAQ AND H. RES. 861 We must shift the U.S. role from that Secretary General of the United Na- of Iraq’s military occupier to its recon- tions. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. struction partner by working with the And it is my opinion, because of this DAVIS of Kentucky). Under a previous Iraqi people to rebuild their economic terrible misstatement that he made, order of the House, the gentlewoman and physical infrastructure, and we that he should be replaced. He should from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) is rec- must work with the U.N. to establish either resign or be fired. If we are going ognized for 5 minutes. to work with the U.N., and we pay 25 Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, this an International Peace Commission percent of the dues over there for the morning the President of the United comprised of members of the global whole world, 25 percent, then we need States said this about Iraq: ‘‘My mes- community who have experience in to have a good working relationship, sage to the enemy is don’t count on us international conflict resolution to and this is not conducive to this rela- leaving before we succeed. Don’t bet on oversee Iraq’s postwar reconciliation tionship when the second in command American politics forcing my hand be- process. over there is criticizing the United cause it’s not going to happen.’’ b 1815 Except, Mr. Speaker, it is completely States for taking issue with what is They, our troops, have served admi- unclear what constitutes success under going on. rably. They have sacrificed more than these circumstances. Saying we will f enough. We can return them to their stand down when they stand up, well, families and we can do it without aban- THE IRAQ WAR that is just a talking point that gives doning Iraq. This is what the American The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the American people no clear guide as people want, Mr. Speaker. They want previous order of the House, the gentle- to when they can expect this war to an end to this war. They are not cer- woman from California (Ms. WATERS) is end. By leaving this question vague, by tain exactly how or when, but it is our recognized for 5 minutes. defining success entirely on his own se- job to execute those details. They are Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I come cret terms, the President is allowing looking to us for leadership and it is this evening to share information that himself an open-ended commitment time the President of the United I think the American public must and a blank check in Iraq. As for his States, as the Commander in Chief, know and understand about what is hand being forced by American poli- provided it. going on in the Congress of the United tics, what the President calls American f States of America and what is going on politics is actually a majority of Amer- with this war in Iraq. It is important ACTIONS OF MARK MALLOCH that I do that this evening because to- icans, American citizens outraged at BROWN the loss of life, the hundreds of billions morrow there will be on the floor of spent, and the global credibility we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Congress a so-called debate. But it is a have squandered. previous order of the House, the gen- sham debate. This is a debate formed Our people see 2,499, as of yesterday, tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is around a resolution, H. Res. 861, that U.S. troops killed; more than 18,000 recognized for 5 minutes. the Republicans have put together in U.S. soldiers gravely wounded, and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- an attempt, one more time, to fool the thousands of others mentally and phys- er, the United Nations has had a myr- American people about what they are ically traumatized from their experi- iad of problems over the last 4, 5, 6 doing. This resolution was dreamed up ence in the war. They see us losing the years. There has been tremendous after the Republicans determined that equivalent of one battalion every scandals, there has been waste, fraud the polls were consistently against the month in Iraq. and abuse. There have been atrocities way this war is being managed. This And they want answers. perpetrated by the U.N. peacekeeping resolution was put together after they All these sacrifices, and for what? forces in Africa where they raped went home on break and they heard None of it is making Americans or women and maimed other people. We over and over again that the American Iraqis safer. In fact, the presence of had the Oil-for-Food scandal. It just public is getting fed up with this war, nearly 150,000 American troops in Iraq goes on and on and on. And as a result the amount of money that is being has become a rallying point for our new U.N. Ambassador has been spent, the number of lives that are antiAmerican extremists in the Arab over there trying to clean up that mess being lost, and so they come to the world. and make sure that they start straight- floor, after having done no oversight, This war becomes a bigger catas- ening up and dealing with their fiscal never explaining to the American pub- trophe with every passing day. And yet problems as well as these other prob- lic how billions of dollars are being the President and the Republican ma- lems. spent, never taking the time to find jority have no plan to end it. From the As a result, the second in command out about the corruption and the mis- President we get the usual platitudes at the United Nations, a U.N. Deputy management in Iraq, never inves- and this week a photo-op in Iraq. And Secretary, General Mark Malloch tigating the lies and the lack of intel- in this body, what is supposed to be the Brown, last week made a very aggres- ligence and all that has been hap- people’s House, we are embarking on a sive speech about the United States of pening. They have the audacity to pointless debate on a nonbinding Iraq America. He said that middle America, come before the public in a so-called resolution that is long on rhetoric and in effect, was too stupid to understand debate with the resolution simply de- short on constructive solutions. what the U.N. was all about. He indi- signed to trap the Democrats.

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Mr. Speaker, lawlessness on clothes. their constituents for it, this war, and the border breeds more lawlessness in It is somewhat disturbing to me, Mr. half against it, and they don’t know the United States. And failure to pro- Speaker, that we have this contractor what to do. And so when they have to tect our borders is a national security that makes Tomahawk missiles that confront a phony debate and a phony issue. And I come to you tonight with allows this to occur on their premises resolution, they may just say yes be- some disturbing news. The threat is because, you see, lawlessness on the cause they don’t want to be criticized even more serious than many Ameri- border breeds more lawlessness in the for not being patriotic and loving the cans know. United States. And you would think soldiers and supporting them. Tucson, Arizona is 65 miles from that a company that has submitted a Well, I am here to say tonight it is a Mexico. I have it here on the map. It is border security plan for the Depart- sham. And I would hope, overnight, shown by the red dot. It is the route to ment of Homeland Security just 2 that my colleagues on this side of the two interstates, one going north and weeks ago would be concerned about aisle would see the light and have the south and one going east and west. their border too. After all, it is a na- courage to vote against it, to not par- Just southeast of Tucson, Arizona is tional security issue. ticipate in the sham. But I don’t know the University of Arizona Technology I have one more photograph to show if they will or not. Park. On that park, which is sur- you, taken on the same premises, but But let me just give you the back- rounded by an old-fashioned chain link on the other end of the perimeter. A ground and the backdrop of why all of fence, is a technology firm called similar photograph of backpacks, this is happening. This war started Raytheon. Raytheon is a defense con- water bottles left by the people that il- March 19, 2003. Total number of U.S. tractor that makes Tomahawk cruise legally entered the United States. How troops in Iraq today, about 133,000. missiles. ironic that it is that they hide on the Number of soldiers dead, 2,499, as of Well, neighbors in Tucson, Arizona premises of a place and an institution June 14. Number of soldiers injured, have sent me some pictures of what ap- that is trying to protect the national 18,490, as of June 14. Total amount ap- pears to be illegal entry into the pe- propriated, including latest supple- security of the United States. rimeter of this plant. Here we have the Mr. Speaker, the Raytheon problems mental, $320 billion. The cost of the chain link fence. This photograph is war per month, $6.1 billion, almost $11 are our problems because the U.S.-Mex- taken inside the perimeter. On these million an hour. There were 1,398 re- ico border is not secure. We have to premises, 400 acres, is the Raytheon ported killings in May alone, more stop the illegal entry at the border be- plant. It is true there is another fence than any other month since the war tween the United States and Mexico. around Raytheon that is a fence that is began in 2006, and that figure doesn’t Otherwise, we will continue to see a cable type fence that keeps trucks include slain soldiers or civilians killed these backpacks throughout the United from coming through. But someone, of in bombings. Yet, the President of the States. And some may have clothes, course, could crawl underneath or over United States would make you believe but some may also bring in to the we are winning the war. We are advanc- that particular fence. And you see, Mr. United States property and explosives ing. We are going to be able to turn Speaker, there is all types of litter in- that could damage the United States. this mess over to the Iraqis and they side the fence. And the question occurs, It is a national security issue. It is a are going to be able to contain what is where does this come from? These are border security issue. now a civil war. trails that are similar to what you see Mr. Speaker, we have an obligation According to the Pentagon, there are along the Texas border where I am to the American people and have to about 600 insurgent attacks each week from, but border towns down in South- have the moral will to protect the bor- since the new government took over in east Texas don’t have a plant that ders and the dignity of the United February. The rate of insurgent at- makes Tomahawk cruise missiles. Tuc- States. tacks is higher now than it was in 2004. son neighbors say these trails are filled And that’s just the way it is. Our soldiers are being killed. It is dif- with trash, backpacks, water bottles f and clothes. And why is that? Well, it ficult for them to protect themselves THE WAR IN THE UNITED STATES against these bombings, these suicide seems that the illegals that come from bombings, these bombings that are set Mexico sneak under this fence and hide The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a off in cars along the road and dead dogs on these 400 acres until the human previous order of the House, the gentle- and on and on and on. smugglers come back later and pick woman from New York (Mrs. MCCAR- And why are they dying? We are in them up and transport them through- THY) is recognized for 5 minutes. this war because the President of the out the United States. Mrs. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, you United States said that there were Raytheon public relations officials have heard many of my colleagues talk weapons of mass destruction that we have said well, they hadn’t heard any- about the debate tomorrow on Iraq and had to protect against. All that we thing about it from the security. And the war that we are facing. We also have encountered is mismanagement, they have strict security procedures to have a war going on in this country corruption, missteps, a lack of winning enter that facility. But a supervisor at that unfortunately is very quiet, and this crazy thing. Soldiers dying and Raytheon security said yes, illegals that is the shooting and killing of peo- some of our young people now being have been known to come through the ple throughout this country. charged with killing innocent people grounds, but they were just passing Most people don’t realize how many because they put guns in their hands through. And some illegals have been people die on a yearly basis because and they told them to go and kill them found working at the Raytheon plant each newspaper reports it but we don’t because they hated it. by subcontractors, but they were or- hear all that information nationwide. These soldiers should not be charged. dered off the premises. There are answers on how we can get The President of the United States I would like to show you some more there to stop this kind of killing. should be charged. The Republicans disturbing photographs that the Tuc- Last month the House Judiciary should be charged and the Democrats son neighbors have sent me. This is a Committee Subcommittee on Crime, should get some courage and come to photograph taken inside the perimeter Terrorism and Homeland Security ap- this Chamber and make sure that they of the chain link fence. And you see nu- proved my bill, H.R. 1415, the NICS Im- oppose this war. merous backpacks where illegals have provement Act.

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This war in Iraq is also exacting a tential firearms buyers for any crimi- States that do not comply or fall short terrible tax on the people of the Middle nal record or any other disqualifying of these goals will be penalized with a East and adjoining regions because it is criteria. Hopefully, the whole com- 5 percent reduction of their Federal De- yielding more terrorism, not less. This mittee will take up this important partment of Justice grant allocations. war is yielding more repressive regimes piece of legislation soon so it can pass Also, the bill would provide grants in places like Pakistan; in places like both Houses before the 109th Congress for State courts to promptly enter in- Egypt; in the Palestinian Authority; adjourns. formation into the NICS system. For indeed, adjoining nations like Lebanon. Overall, NICS has been a very good example, when someone is served with The tax on democratizing regimes is success. Since 1994 more than 1.2 mil- a restraining order stemming from do- getting heavier and heavier every day. lion individuals have been denied a gun mestic violence, an inefficient NICS There is more instability in the region because of a failed background check. system allows him or her to leave the as we watch the demonstrations in the NICS also provides the vast majority of courthouse and head right to the gun West Bank and in Gaza, as we see honest gun sellers with peace of mind store. My bill would make sure all rel- Hamas and Fatah locked in internal in knowing they are selling their prod- evant court records are entered into struggles. There is more instability, ucts to citizens who will use them safe- the NICS before a crime of passion can not more stability. And most crushing ly and legally. be committed. for our country globally is the United However, the NICS system is only as It is important to keep in mind that States is losing respect across the good as the information it contains. this bill does not infringe on anyone’s world. We have fewer friends and more And, unfortunately, many States do second amendment rights, which I sup- enemies and those who doubt the not have the resources necessary to port. It creates no new gun laws. It United States across the globe. enter all of their disqualifying criteria simply enforces the laws that are on into the NICS system. The end result is the books. If H.R. 1415 becomes law, Here at home we see rising interest that felons and others who are not per- law-abiding citizens who want to buy a rates, and that is the article I will mitted by existing law to buy guns are gun legally will not experience any enter into the RECORD tonight. Higher passing background checks and buying delay at the point of purchase. prices for such things as airline tick- guns through legitimate means. And this bill proposes no new burdens ets, housing, health care, and, of In fact, 28 States have automated on gun sellers. In fact, I introduced course, gasoline are now starting to eat less than 75 percent of their criminal this bill in 2002 and it was passed here into consumers’ pocketbooks. Indeed, history records. In 15 States, domestic in the House. this war is a terrible tax on the Amer- violence restraining orders, which are a I am hoping that we can pass this bill ican people, and they are feeling it in disqualifying offense, are not acces- rapidly. We have the opportunity to their pocketbooks. sible through the NICS system. stop this small war in this country, and Wednesday, the Labor Department These and other loopholes, of course, we can save lives, which is the most reported the May consumer price index have cost people their lives, including important thing. rose .4 percent after a .6 percent rise in two of my constituents. On March 8, f April. This is well above the comfort 2002, Peter Troy purchased a .22 caliber THE WAR IN IRAQ level of the Federal Reserve, the Na- semiautomatic rifle from a legitimate tion’s chief inflation fighter. The Fed gun dealer in New York. He had a his- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a is going to have to raise interest rates tory of mental health problems, and previous order of the House, the gentle- more out of a desire to keep the mar- his own mother had a restraining order woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- ket from thinking the new sheriff in against him as the result of his violent ognized for 5 minutes. town at the Federal Reserve is not seri- background. Mental adjudication and a Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I would ous about fighting inflation. Prices are restraining order are both NICS dis- like to include in the RECORD extra- rising against a backdrop of weakening qualifying issues. Yet Peter Troy’s neous materials this evening, particu- housing and other parts of the econ- NICS background check turned up no larly an article from the Christian omy. This war in Iraq is a heavy tax. Science Monitor entitled ‘‘Prices Rise, red flags. It was illegal for him to pur- Economists are most concerned that chase a gun, but like so many others, and Interest Rates Sure to Follow.’’ This evening we have heard from rising prices seem to have moved be- he simply slipped through the cracks in yond the energy sector and removing the NICS system because of lack infor- many of our colleagues about the ensu- ing debate tomorrow on a very weak food and energy, typically the most mation. volatile prices from the inflation rate, Four days later Peter Troy walked resolution concerning the ongoing war indicates core prices rose in May .3 per- into Our Lady of Peace Church in in Iraq. Tonight I would like to direct cent; and over the past 3 months, the Lynbrook, New York, my district, and my comments to the terrible taxes core rate of inflation is up to an annual killed two of my constituents. that this war places on the American Peter Troy had no business buying a people. And not just taxes in the con- rate of 3.8 percent, the fastest pace in gun, and the system created to prevent ventional meaning of the word because, more than a decade. We are seeing a him from doing so simply failed. It is indeed, this war is causing us to borrow near-term acceleration in the core only a matter of time before the sys- money, which we must pay back, and rate. An increase of half a percentage tem’s failings provoke larger tragedies. we are borrowing it back from foreign point at the next Fed meeting is a We must improve the NICS system and countries. This war is costing us more strong possibility before the Fed de- allow it to do what it was designed to every day. Over $300 billion and rising. cides to back away. do. We have to pay those dollars back be- So we look at what this war is yield- The responsibility for the accuracy cause we are borrowing them. ing on many levels. More terrorism, and the effectiveness of the NICS sys- This war is placing a terrible burden not less terrorism. Is it yielding more tem ultimately belongs to the States. on this economy as we now see prices democratic regimes throughout the However, many States’ budgets are al- rise and interest rates ticking up, Middle East? No. The oil regimes con- ready overburdened. This legislation which I will talk about in just a sec- tinue to be as repressive as they ever would provide grants to States and up- ond. And, of course, the greatest tax is were. There is not a single democratic date the NICS system. States would be on the loss of life and the injury to nation anywhere in the region, and able to update their NICS database to body and limb of those that we have there will not be one for a long time to

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Are there ongo- However, Mr. Chan reports that such a says. ing negotiations? No. There is just large rate hike is not likely. In the past, Mr. Still, Mr. Lombardy expects rents to drop shooting across borders. There are Bernanke has said previously, the Fed has eventually due to the rising number of lux- more demonstrations in the street. tended to ‘‘overshoot’’ by raising rates too ury condominiums coming on the market. There is no back channel that is being high or dropping them too low. The central ‘‘All those people who bought on speculation actively promulgated by this adminis- bank would then have to change directions, will try to flip them, and when they can’t do tration to get the warring parties to sit confusing the markets. that they will try to rent them. So this will bring rents down in 12 to 18 months,’’ he down and finally reach a peace process ‘‘I don’t think Bernanke is going to put in a strong case for a half a percentage point says. following on the agreement that was increase,’’ Chan says. Though the inflation f attempted to be negotiated during the rate is accelerating, the economy has Clinton years. changed considerably since the last major THE IRAQ WAR ‘‘TALK-A-THON’’ Have we seen freedom on the rise? period of inflation in the 1970s, Chan says. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a No. We see repression on the rise, as Back then, whenever the consumer price previous order of the House, the gen- beheadings and the election of people index rose, wages automatically ticked up tleman from Texas (Mr. DOGGETT) is who are absolutely opposed to the via ‘‘cost of living adjustments.’’ Most of recognized for 5 minutes. United States without any sense of those arrangements are now gone, he says, particularly at manufacturing facilities, like Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, Amer- growing freedom. General Motors Corp., where total remunera- ica deserves a real choice about our fu- There was a gentleman down here on tion is being cut, not raised. ‘‘A slowing ture in Iraq. But, instead, tomorrow it the floor earlier who said that they do economy will eventually lead to diminished is presented with a false choice. Indeed, want our freedom here in the United pricing pressures,’’ Chan says. not so much a debate about our future States, that is why they hate us so Until that happens, consumers are starting in Iraq as a 10-hour or so talk-a-thon. much. Actually, a number of those rev- to feel the effects of rising prices on their The talk-a-thon is about a resolution olutionaries want freedom from what pocketbooks. For example, airfares rose 2.6 that, much like the Iraq policy we have percent in May, according to the CPI report. they see us representing in that region, seen over the last few years, is pre- and that is support of dictatorships, Brian Hoyt, a spokesman for Orbitz.com, says airline ticket prices this summer are up sented to this House without the abil- support of oil regimes, and we are 10 percent over last year’s. ity of any Member of the House to yielding the counterreaction to many Amy Kelley of Calverton, N.Y., can attest change a single word. You cannot dot years of supporting brutal dictator- to this. She’s been searching for less expen- an ‘‘i.’’ You cannot cross a ‘‘t.’’ You ships in that part of the world. sive tickets for a vacation to Seattle. ‘‘I cannot offer an amendment. You can- [From the Christian Science Monitor, June can’t find the bargains I used to,’’ she says. not offer a substitute or alternative 15, 2006] While the higher airline prices are related policy. Once again, in a very con- PRICES RISE, AND INTEREST RATES SURE TO to the rising cost of jet fuel, the CPI also points to rising medical expenses, which strained and perverse way, the ques- FOLLOW tion of Iraq is presented for Members (By Ron Scherer) were up 0.3 percent in May. In Philadelphia, Warren West, president of Greentree Broker- to talk, but not to act. It could be a summer of rising interest age Services, says the cost of providing med- Indeed, the resolution itself tells the rates. ical benefits to his employees rose 16 percent whole story. It is entitled a resolution That’s the sobering prospect for the U.S. this year. ‘‘There is no way to pass this on to economy following news that the inflation which is ‘‘declaring that the United the end user. We don’t have that kind of rate is running at a quickening pace. Higher States will prevail in the ‘Global War pricing power,’’ he says. prices for such things as airline tickets, on Terror.’ ’’ Wouldn’t it be wonderful In fact, inflation in services is a growing housing, healthcare—and of course, gaso- if by simply passing a declaration we issue, says economist Robert Brusca of Fact line—are now starting to eat into consumer and Opinion Economics in New York. ‘‘The could declare the ‘‘Global War on Ter- pocketbooks. ror’’ won? Wednesday, the Labor Department re- last two months there has been service-sec- tor wage pressure,’’ Mr. Brusca says, point- But tragically it is paper like this ported the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) that was offered by those who failed to rose 0.4 percent, after a 0.6 percent rise in ing out that two-thirds of the jobs in the April. This is well above the comfort level of economy are service-related. ‘‘Inflation pres- fulfill their decision-making and over- the Federal Reserve, the nation’s chief infla- sure on goods is not that bad, but in services sight responsibilities in this Congress tion-fighter. they seem to be building.’’ that exposed young men and women The latest numbers just about guarantee Part of the reason for the service-sector from this country to the greatest dan- the Fed will hike interest rates at the end of price increases is supply and demand, says ger. Instead of Kevlar vests, instead of the month. Its new chairman, Ben Bernanke, Sandy Horwitz, an accountant in Coral Ga- bles, Fla. His firm, Goldstein Schechter reinforced vehicles, they got paper res- an avowed inflation-fighter, may follow that olutions. And paper resolutions could with yet another increase in August. Price Lucas Horwitz & Co., has raised its The inflation pop, however, comes at a billing rates 5 to 7 percent this year, he esti- not block the IEDs, and it could not time when the economy may be starting to mates. ‘‘There is a shortage of accountants block the bullets that came the way of cool. This could keep the Fed from hitting and pretty strong demand out there, so we our brave young men and women in the brakes too hard. need to meet people’s salary requirements,’’ uniform. No. Indeed, other than paper ‘‘The Fed is going to have to raise rates he says. proclamations, the original claim was more out of a desire to keep the market from Miami lawyer Matthew Krieger says de- the main thing our troops would need mand for his legal specialty, immigration thinking the new sheriff in town is not seri- in Iraq, as they were being sent off to ous about fighting inflation,’’ says Anthony law, is so strong he has been able to increase Chan, chief economist at JP Morgan Private his billing rates from 10 to 20 percent this war, was a broom to sweep away all the Client Services in Columbus, Ohio. ‘‘Prices year. ‘‘There is a shortage of good attorneys rose petals that would be thrown at are rising against a backdrop of weakening in our area,’’ he says. ‘‘It’s a very complex them in gratitude for them invading housing and other parts of the economy.’’ area of the law.’’ Iraq. Well, of course, it did not turn Economists are most concerned that rising In terms of prices, ‘‘rents’’ is one of the out that way. prices seem to have moved beyond the en- fastest ascending groups. The government This false choice that we are being ergy sector. Removing food and energy— calculates rents by determining what indi- presented with tomorrow without any typically the most volatile prices—from the viduals would pay for housing if they were opportunity to dot an ‘‘i’’ or cross a inflation rate indicates that ‘‘core’’ prices in renting to themselves. Last month, rents May rose 0.3 percent. Over the past three rose 0.6 percent, the fastest pace in years. ‘‘t’’ deserves some consideration. It has months, the core rate of inflation is up to an Since housing represents 25 percent of the a ‘‘Whereas’’ clause that ‘‘by early 2003, annual rate of 3.8 percent, the fastest pace in CPI, it is a significant contributor to the Saddam Hussein . . . had supported more than a decade. overall inflation jump. terrorists, constituted a threat against

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global peace.’’. The reason that lan- tleman from New York (Mr. OWENS) is of oil revenues. The other is the ar- guage is there is to perpetuate the lie, recognized for 5 minutes. rangements for the sharing of power and it is a lie, that Saddam Hussein Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, the war in among the majority Shiites and the was somehow linked to the tragedy of Iraq is a monster storm. It is a social minorities, mainly the Sunnis and the 9/11. tsunami battering the positive compo- Kurds. Now, we know that Saddam Hussein nents of our potentially great society. Oil revenues. We need a transparent, was a villain, a thug, a dictator, and a The billions of dollars being poured open, full discussion of what are the ar- tyrant. But there has been absolutely into this war could solve dozens of rangements that have been proposed, no evidence presented to this Congress major catastrophic problems that are or are being proposed, or are already in to support the continued innuendo and facing our Nation. place for the distribution of the oil rev- suggestion by this administration, Recently, a new report was released, enues from the oil in the ground in time and time again, that he somehow authored partially by our own Science Iraq. Oil is their greatest resource. was responsible for 9/11. Committee, which said that we have a They have one of the greatest re- Then there is a clause in the resolu- dangerously inadequate education sys- sources in the world. They are number tion that ‘‘the terrorists have declared tem. When I came to Congress in 1983, three or number four among the na- Iraq to be the central front in the war Ronald Reagan was saying the same tions producing oil. Yet there is very against all who oppose their ideology.’’ thing. He had a commission which little discussion about what we are Well, the truth is it became a central came out with a report that said, our doing. To what degree is Halliburton front only after President George Bush Nation is at risk. We still have not going to control the revenues as their started a war there. He provided the done anything of great substance to payment for the reconstruction that terrorists with the opportunity; he deal with the problems that were high- they have done of some of the oil wells? took our young men and women to lighted. We still have not appropriated To what degree are the oil companies them, placed them in grave danger, the money to build laboratories in pub- going to control revenue because of provided an inadequate number of lic schools, junior high schools and their arrangements for the pipelines troops so that all these Iraqi ammuni- high schools. We still don’t have ade- and the shipping and the retail outlets tion and weapons dumps were open and quate libraries. We still don’t have the in various countries? What is going to available to any terrorist who wanted money which pays salaries which happen to the oil? These are questions to come in and take their weapons to would produce the science teachers that are being asked by the people of use against our American forces. that are necessary. Iraq, I assure you. These are questions The resolution refers to our ‘‘coali- We have a crisis in health care. Forty that are stumbling blocks, I assure tion,’’ and, of course, our ‘‘coalition’’ is million people are not covered at all you, in the completion of a govern- the United States, the United King- and there are many others who are in- ment. Everybody in every section of dom, and a great deal of public rela- adequately covered. We have falling the country wants to know how the oil tions. Because most of the other coun- standards of living with gross inequi- revenues are going to be distributed. If tries in the so-called ‘‘coalition’’ have ties. The assets that reflect wealth I live in a province where there is no contributed extremely meager re- among black Americans total less than oil, will my area benefit? These things sources. They have been there for pub- $20,000 per family. $120,000 per family need to be dealt with. lic relations purposes to try to cover for white Americans. Both standards Sharing power relates closely to this. the fact that this was a go-it-alone in- are falling, not climbing. We need to let them know they all vasion of Iraq. I am a member of the Out of Iraq share power. Regardless of whether And now the ‘‘impressive victories’’ Caucus. I welcome the opportunity to- they are Sunnis or Kurds or some other of which this resolution speaks do not morrow to begin a debate which would minority, the majority Shiites need to take into account that the number of at least allow us to discuss in an open share power in some way. deaths of young Americans is ap- forum the problems we are facing. Any We have a problem with sharing proaching 3,000; 3,000 human beings, discussion is important because this is power across the world. There are 3,000 young people cut down in their such an important problem. We have many nations now struggling with this lives, removed from their families. We employment problems that are mush- problem, so we should bring to bear all approach another 20,000 who suffered rooming, we have all kinds of things of our possible solutions and try to grievous injury, who may never be that should be discussed, and now is help resolve the problems in Iraq. We quite the same because of the injuries the time for all Americans to come for- need the most creative approaches pos- that they suffered in courageous serv- ward and make their contribution to- sible for power sharing which gives all ice to our country. ward a solution known. Iraqis a stake in their new democracy. And that takes us to why this resolu- Common sense is welcome. It might Ending the war in Iraq, ending the tion is being presented in this form. shed a lot of light on some of the prob- massive death and injuries, ending the Because from the outset this adminis- lems and offer some real solutions. Sci- waste of billions of dollars must be our tration and the leadership in this Con- entific expertise is welcomed. Mother number one agenda. These problems gress have never missed a chance to wit. We need the fresh visions of the must be solved. We must pass and im- hitch a ride for their failed policies on young and we need the seasoned wis- plement the Murtha resolution now. the coattails of the courageous men dom of the elders. Everything we can We must bring the troops home now. and women who have been standing up do is needed in order to solve these f for our country overseas. problems. Let every question be set forth. Let every possible solution be 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP b 1845 stated. We Americans are faced with a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under They know their failed policies can’t problem which is far more complex the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- stand on their own merit, and so they than the inner workings of a nuclear uary 4, 2005, the gentleman from Flor- buried them within a resolution hon- bomb, I assure you. The present explo- ida (Mr. MEEK) is recognized for 60 min- oring the sacrifice of our United States rations of the vast universe by astro- utes as the designee of the minority troops. I honor them, but say that our physicists are not as challenging as the leader. policy must change and must change need for a meaningful solution to this Mr. MEEK of Florida. Thank you, now. war blunder in Iraq. Mr. Speaker. f There are many possible questions Once again it is an honor to address and solutions that I would urge should the House. The 30-Something Working IRAQ be placed on the agenda for discussion. Group is back again to share with the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a However, I want to focus on just two of Members what we have been working previous order of the House, the gen- them tonight. One is the distribution on the last week and not only coming

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I think the American peo- President DICK CHENEY’s energy task the United States laws to allow Ameri- ple and small business men and women force in 2001, something long expected cans to live a better life and to also put are yearning for some leadership right by environmentalists but denied as re- forth policy that will benefit those now. cently as last week by industry offi- that are overseas fighting on behalf of Also, when we look at lower gas cials testifying before Congress. The this country and what we have asked prices to achieve energy independence, document obtained this week, Novem- them to do. this is something that is very, very im- ber of 2005, the Washington Post, shows As you know, Mr. Speaker, we have portant. We have pieces of legislation that officials from ExxonMobil, Phil- talked a lot about fiscal responsibility. out there that promotes alternative lips, Shell Oil Company and BP met in We have talked a lot about the lack of fuels, to see more of E85 so that we can the White House complex with Cheney health care in the United States of have flex vehicles that are out there, aides who were developing national en- America. We feel we have proposals and it is a part of our innovation plan. ergy policy, parts of which became law that are on the table, ready to be con- Again, going on housedemocrats.gov, and parts of which are still being de- sidered if the Republican majority you can download this information, bated. would allow it to be considered. Unfor- share it with your friends, with your I am saying that, and I just want to tunately, that has not happened. There family, and other Members can take it point this out, Mr. DELAHUNT, and I am has been a lot of discussion on the floor to their staffs and say, we want to im- going to flip it over to you, sir. 2002, it about Iraq, but there has also been a plement this. But, of course, that is is not a coincidence that profits were plan that was unveiled in the last few not going to happen under the Repub- up. Profits is not a dirty word but when days to share not only with the Amer- lican-controlled House of Representa- you have profits and, quote-unquote, ican people but with the full House tives because I don’t think the will and price gouging and the American people that if we can’t work together in pass- the desire is there to really have true putting $10 in their tank at a time. ing legislation in a bipartisan way that innovation in alternative fuels. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. And corporate is going to help all Americans, not just The other thing I want to point out, welfare. Republicans, not just Democrats, not Mr. Speaker, and I think it is impor- Mr. MEEK of Florida. And corporate just independents, not just individuals tant, a part of our innovation plan that welfare, you can’t help but put this to- that are wealthy, not just individuals is also endorsed in comments by CEOs gether. $34 billion in profits for Big Oil, that are poor, not just individuals that in this country, not just Democratic 2002. 2003, $59 billion in profits. Looks are making a way out of no way, to CEOs, independents, individuals who pretty good. I think that meeting was help all Americans so that we can just lost faith in voting that are a part worth going to. 2004, $84 billion. This move forth and we can find ourselves in of major companies that are saying meeting is now something that will be a better situation than what we are in that the House Democratic plan, which placed in the annals of oil industry now, then we are willing to take the will hopefully be a bipartisan plan once that this should happen prior to major mantle and to have an opportunity to we are able to take control of this profits coming on. be the majority in this House. House with the help of the American b 1900 We have the will and the desire to people because of what is not hap- lead in the areas that we need to lead pening here on behalf of the American Then, on 2005, $113 billion. This will in. And we have this plan on people in innovation, they want us to continue to climb because the Repub- housedemocrats.gov on the Internet for be first in mathematics and science; lican majority doesn’t have the will individuals to go on and take a look at they want us to be first as it relates to nor the desire to fight on behalf of the what we are talking about as House broadband access throughout this American people as it relates to en- Democrats. country; and they want us to be first in ergy, and the White House has shown When we have the opportunity to put taking the lead and making sure that that it has the will and the desire to forth this plan, if the American people we push for energy independence in 10 allow special interests to come into the see fit that that should happen, which years and develop that and make sure White House, write policy, and then I believe they will, hopefully they will, that we promote that through our leg- come to the Hill and fight for that pol- because the situation that we are in islation and through our appropriation. icy so that the oil companies can see right now is dismal and presents a Not just giving dollars to the oil com- this. Meanwhile, the American people very, very challenging future for our panies and saying, go ahead, we trust are paying more for oil and for energy. children and for our grandchildren, be- you, you do what you wish to do with Then the individuals from the oil cause so many issues are facing this the taxpayers’ money while you con- company have the audacity, and I am country in unprecedented ways. I think tinue to make record profits on the not going to blame them, because I it is important that you take a good backs of the American people and we think it is important that we put the look at that. That’s pay higher gas prices, and we are stuck blame where it should be. They don’t housedemocrats.gov. in neutral with the engine running as have a Congressional voting card to In that plan which was unveiled by it relates to true innovation. vote for a policy to allow these prices Leader PELOSI and other Democratic I am not finished with our rollout, to go up like this or profits to go up leaders in the Democratic Caucus this but I just want to point this out since like this. It takes Members of Congress week, we talked about making health I am mentioning profits. As you know, to do that, and I must say that I am care more affordable for Americans. Mr. Speaker, I have read an article proud to announce that a number, a This is a major issue, Mr. Speaker, not time after time again about the secret supermajority of Democrats voted only for individuals that work on jobs, meeting at the White House in 2001 of against this philosophy of oil compa- work for individuals but individuals the energy task force, that we know nies having the opportunity on the that are providing jobs. They cannot now that that task force meeting has backs of the American taxpayers, hav- continue to take on this health care worked in the best way for the oil com- ing their hand in the taxpayers’ pocket burden without a true plan, a true panies and in the worst way for the and then, grabbing their wallet out of leadership from the Federal Govern- American people. the other hand, they spend their money ment. States can’t do it alone. Local Again, I am not a Member of Con- for necessities. communities can’t do it alone. We are gress with a conspiracy theory, but I We are giving the taxpayers’ money going to have to do it in a way that is just want to say that we have third- out in subsidies, but at the same time going to benefit the people and not the party validators that are here. My staff the oil companies are winning both special interests. I think where we are just handed me this and I think it is ways, at the pump and with the tax

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That is a retired Army general other component of what is not a pret- was meant to work. We have no leader- who had action in the region. ty picture. If you don’t have the desire, ship in Washington, D.C., from the Re- Mr. DELAHUNT. And who served his if you don’t have the political will, or publican House, to the Republican Sen- country well, a highly decorated Army if there is influence that contradicts ate, to the Republican White House, general who was sent to battle, to war, the best interest of the consumer, that that is willing to take on the gigantic and there was never a plan crafted and in an of itself is a recipe for disaster. task of reforming this government. designed for the peace. But just imagine combining that It is nothing but status quo. It is Three years later, where are we? We with incompetence. That is when you nothing but the same old tired ideas are in Iraq, we are mired now in a sec- have a tsunami, and that is what we that get recycled election cycle after tarian battle between militias, insur- are seeing time and time again from election cycle, with no real solutions. gents. It has become a breeding ground this administration without any ac- Whether you are talking about energy for terrorism. countability from the Republican ma- costs, or you are talking about the war General Paul Eaton was responsible jority. Tomorrow there will be—and it in Iraq, or you are talking about for the training of the Iraqi security is not going to be a debate, it is going Katrina, we have a broken government forces in Iraq. What do we hear now? to be a lot of speechifying. There will and nobody in Washington, D.C., with All we ever hear is that the Iraqis have not be any give and take. the guts to try to fix it. to do it themselves, or we will stand But for the first time in over 3 years Now, when you look at our foreign down when they stand up. We will help since this Congress voted to invade and policy, and it has been mentioned al- them stand up. That was 3 years ago. to authorize the administration to in- ready here, $8.8 billion given to Iraqi How long does it take to train a U.S. vade Iraq, there will be a discussion of ministers by the coalition provisional Marine or U.S. Delta Force operative Iraq in the war there for the first time authority and nobody knows where it or a U.S. Army Ranger, a member of in over 3 years. I think what that tells is; $45 billion of American taxpayer the Airborne or a U.S. Army soldier or you is that there is no debate, there is dollars spent in Iraq on reconstruction, Navy? Three years? No, because the ci- no discourse, there is no willingness to $96 million in cash and receipts remain vilian leadership of this administration hold the administration accountable unaccounted for a specific project, on has been incompetent from the begin- for incompetency. and on and on. Why is it broke? Why is ning. Put aside all of the other concerns the American government broke? Be- This is what Paul Eaton had to say that you articulated, Mr. MEEK. But cause we are not having any success in about what is happening in our Depart- there was a story today in the news- rehabilitating the Iraqi economy. ment of Defense. paper that just underscores what you Oil production below pre-war levels, Mr. MEEK. are saying, and I think emphasizes my electricity is below pre-war levels, 54 Mr. MEEK of Florida. Go ahead. Mr. point regarding the competence of gov- percent of Iraqi households lack access RYAN is doing such an outstanding job. erning or the lack thereof. to clean water. On and on and on. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. This is on Sec- Let me read for just a moment. You But the main line is this, that this retary Rumsfeld. He has shown incom- have got to bear with me. This is from country needs to go in a new direction. petence operationally and tactically my hometown newspaper, the Boston The American people are tired. and is far more than anyone respon- Globe, and it is today. The government Mr. DELAHUNT. What the American sible for what has happened to our im- doled out as much as $1.4 billion in people are demanding, Mr. RYAN and portant mission in Iraq. Mr. Rumsfeld bogus assistance to victims of Hurri- Mr. MEEK, is accountability. Because if must step down. That is Paul Eaton, canes Katrina and Rita, getting hood- there is accountability, then we will Army Major General’s comments. winked to pay for season football tick- have competence in our government. I think, Mr. DELAHUNT, this all gets ets, a tropical vacation, and even a di- But as you just indicated, whether it back to what has been happening in vorce lawyer, Congressional investiga- be Katrina, whether it be the prosecu- this country, a refusal, an absolute re- tors have found. tion of the war in Iraq, there has been fusal by this Congress to conduct the Now, let’s be very clear. This was an no accountability by this Congress, kind of oversight that is necessary. Ar- investigation conducted by a non- none whatsoever. We are paying the ticle I, Section 1 of the United States partisan agency that is an adjunct to price. We are paying the price in terms Constitution, the founding document the United States Congress called the of our national treasure. By that, I that really organized this country, Government Accountability Office. mean our young men and women who gives the power to this Chamber. Here is what they found. are serving in Iraq. Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. RYAN, do you Someone stayed in a Hawaiian hotel We have already paid and are heading realize that it has been more than 3 for 70 days with taxpayer help. These in the direction of one-half a trillion years, and this is the first time tomor- same GAO investigators went under- dollars for the prosecution of that war. row that we will have a conversation cover to expose the ease of receiving What do we have to show for it? Well, about Iraq? There should have been disaster expense checks from FEMA. we have generals from the Department hearings for the past 3 years. These he- They provided lawmakers with a copy of Defense who stood up as patriots, roes, these American heroes should of a $2,300 U.S. Treasury check for condemned what they saw in terms of have been invited to come before the rental assistance that an undercover incompetence by the civilian leader- appropriate committees of jurisdiction agent got using a bogus address. The ship in the Department of Defense. and allowed to testify about the incom- money was paid even after FEMA I would ask one of you to quote re- petence of the prosecution of the peace learned from its inspector that the un- tired Army General John Batiste on in Iraq by this administration. But, no, dercover applicant did not live at the Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, they have been shut out, we have been address. When you don’t hold people who had this to say on April 13. shut out, and the American people accountable, things get awful sloppy, if Mr. RYAN. don’t know what is happening. you don’t hold Federal agencies ac- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. We went to war Mr. MEEK of Florida. Will you yield, countable, whether it be the White with a flawed plan that didn’t account Mr. DELAHUNT? House, the Department of Defense for the hard work to build the peace Mr. DELAHUNT. I yield to my sooner or later. after we took down the regime. We also friend.

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When you start is very, very concerned that they will That is not the American people. That talking about the fact that by the Con- no longer be able to send legislation to is the Republican rubber-stamp major- stitution we are supposed to carry out the U.S. House of Representatives and ity. They have allowed this President oversight, that is not a value of the Re- that it passes through committees that to run this country into a fiscal night- publican majority. may have a half a meeting on it and mare. So I close with that by saying, Mr. b 1915 come to the floor, not allowing Demo- crats to do anything to improve the DELAHUNT, for you to say the generals Oversight of what? No, see, they are legislation because they are too busy are coming out, they are coming out too busy taking care of the special in- rubber-stamping the process, and it because the American spirit is coming terests. You would think that some will disrupt that. out of the chest of Americans that Members were more concerned with It is all about power and influence, have put themselves in harm’s way, be- trying to make sure that special inter- and I can tell you right now, the Re- cause this administration and this Con- ests got what they needed because we publican majority has gone too far gress asked them to put themselves in do not want to forget the K Street with this because that is the reason harm’s way. Project where you pay to play and you why we are in the situation we are in Mr. DELAHUNT. I would like to ask get access into this Republican major- now, and they are known. They have to a question of Representative JACKSON- ity House. shake it and they know it and they de- LEE. If Democrats were the majority in So, when you look at the rubber- serve the rubber stamp because that is this House, would there be a forum for stamping of what has happened here, I what they have been doing since the General Greg Newbold, retired Marine cannot help but have this stamp here President has been in the White House. Lieutenant General, to express his because that is how we got here, but I am coming to Ms. JACKSON-LEE. I opinion before the appropriate com- what is very, very unfortunate is the just want to give you a perfect example mittee of jurisdiction so that we could fact that we have ourselves in a situa- of what happens in a rubber-stamp learn and the American people could tion, in a fiscal situation that is going Congress. Exhibit A, how can you bor- observe what the truth was in terms of to take a generation almost to recover row, Mr. Speaker, $1.05 trillion in 4 the prosecution of the war and the from. We have ourselves in a situation years? I do not even know how that can peace in Iraq? Would that opportunity in Iraq we do not know how many be achieved in 4 years. The Republican be afforded to the American people? years it may take for us to recover majority has handed President Bush, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. from that, and I am using the Presi- he cannot do it on his own, we have the Speaker, I thank you, Mr. DELAHUNT. I dent’s words now. Republican Congress right under him am honored to be here with my distin- We have ourselves in a situation from 2001 to 2005, $1.05 trillion, now guished colleagues from Ohio and from where the White House now, Mr. here is the other kicker, that comes in, Florida and from Massachusetts be- Speaker, wants to invite Members over and with interest. Forty-two Presi- cause I think you represent the embod- to have tea and cookies right now and dents, 224 years, 224 years, 42 Presi- iment of the outcry of the American trying to be nicey-nice, to say we want dents, were only able to borrow $1.01 people. to hear from you now; but we have men trillion. We are in these Chambers but we and women caught in the crossfire and Mr. Speaker, I rest my case on that. cannot hear the voice of either rage, we have millions and billions of dollars I rest my case on the fact that the Re- confusion or just simply asking why; that have been wasted and stolen in publican majority has given the Bush and, frankly, what you have asked is Iraq. I am going to say stolen because White House everything they wanted whether or not we have three distinct of the rubber-stamp Republican major- on the backs of the American people. branches of government, the executive, ity. Anything that the administration The special interests got what they the judiciary and, of course, the legis- sends down, how can we rubber-stamp wanted. The billionaires got what they lature. Absolutely. it? Matter of fact, I think the Repub- wanted. Because if you watched this Congress lican majority walks around with a lit- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Point of clarifica- in the hands of Democrats some years tle mini rubber stamp in their pocket, tion. This is foreign money. ago, we proceeded with the Watergate saying oversight: this is the way you Mr. MEEK of Florida. This is just the hearings. We proceeded with Koreagate want it and how you want it. foreign debt. This is countries that we and Irangate, giving the American peo- The American people HAVE to send a have borrowed money from and now we ple the opportunity to see our wounds, very strong message to this Republican owe them. to see our failures and to try and cor- majority here in the Congress that we Now, I am going to be quiet for a rect them. have three branches of government for minute, but I just want to make this Is it not interesting that in 1991, in a reason, not two branches of govern- one last point and it is going to be 30 the first Iraq War, I understand we ment that deals with legislation and seconds. were not here, they debated this ques- policy, but three branches. Ms. JACKSON-LEE, if I borrowed $100 tion for 2, 3 days, hours, so that Mem- We have the judicial branch that is from you, and let us say I still have not bers, no matter whether Republican or separate and aside, but when you look paid you back, our relationship will Democrat, could speak on behalf of the at the legislative branch we are sup- change. Matter of fact, your respect for American people. There were three and posed to carry out oversight. Only a me as an individual to be able to han- four resolutions. People expressed couple of Members of the Republican dle my own finances will be altered. themselves passionately, and therefore, majority actually gets that and tries Even though we are considered friends, they were able at the end of the vote to to practice it, but they are in a super- our relationship is forever changed. hold themselves accountable and to minority. Now, for the first time in the history hold, of course, the Executive account- And so the reason why we come to of the Republic, Mr. Speaker, unfortu- able: At that time, President Bush I. the floor is to shed light on the lack of nately, the Republican majority has Here we come tomorrow, and I have oversight. When it was a Democratic countries like China, Iran, Iraq, Saudi heard the map that shows that we are House and a Democratic White House, Arabia, Korea, the Caribbean nations, hostage as it relates to our deficit. To- there was oversight. Call Bill Clinton Taiwan, Canada, Germany and the morrow, we come with a mere 5 hours. up and ask him. I think we know that. OPEC nations looking at us in a dif- Somebody says there is a picnic that is

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I am bravery on their chest, some wounded, them to be heard, and I hope that we looking. Is it about nine or ten? Looks some because of their service, who had will do that. like it is about eight. nothing to gain by going against the Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I think the point Mr. DELAHUNT. Every day there is a Commander in Chief. In fact, one said I that we are trying to make here is we growing number. was about to become a two-star and know it is not easy to admit you make Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. In your three-star general. I was a one-star, I mistakes. It goes against your human lifetime, Mr. DELAHUNT, have you ever walked away. nature. But when you are elevated to heard of this number of generals, and I And the reason why they walked leadership positions like we have been know Vietnam, I am trying to recount away is because one of their issues is blessed to be here and to represent our my history, this number of generals that the military is depleted, that we country, 700,000 people apiece, it takes and sacrificing their career, offering will have years of rebuilding the courage. their great history before us, willing to United States military, which will take It does not take courage to have tell the truth to the American people? money, and this is not only physical oversight to chase a President’s pecca- I think this is history that we have and tangible things, tanks, arms, dillos around the Oval Office. That is not seen in the past; that they have clothing, but it is a human capital that not courageous. Courage is trying to been willing to sacrifice themselves in will have to be rebuilt. say we have made a colossal mistake, order to tell the truth to the American How many of us understand that we and instead of going down the same people. have depleted our battalions that are road even faster, try to stop, reevalu- Mr. DELAHUNT. That is why, as Mr. supposed to be in Kuwait? We are down ate the situation and let us find out MEEK so eloquently observed earlier, it to one. These are the American moth- who we need to hold accountable here, is time to take the country in a new di- ers and fathers, wives and husbands, who needs to be brought in before the rection. And there are specific pro- who are looking to this government to Congress, as you said. That is not easy. posals out there that will take this protect their young people, their hus- That is difficult. That is one of the country in a new direction. He has enu- bands, their wives, their National most difficult things about being an merated several of them, whether it be Guard, their Reservists, that we have American, and being an American gov- health care or education. depleted them. ernment is that your warts are here for How about just plain old common I loved Mr. MEEK in his anecdote, but all the world to see. But that is better sense when it comes to managing our it is like you run your shoes down. You than the alternative, which is tyranny money? One-half trillion dollars and we do not have a heel and you are almost and suppression and oppression by the are still mired in Iraq, tax cuts that walking on the ground because you government. benefit not even the wealthy in this This is a part of our process, these have got holes in it. That is, unfortu- country but the super wealthy, and if problems getting aired out, but at the nately, the military that we all love. you notice this mismanagement, this end of the day, it is part of our great- So I would say to you in answer to incompetence in terms of our economic ness because we can quickly then that question, and I thank you for al- and fiscal policy, it is hurting people. adapt, fix the problem and move on, lowing me to share that, the ignoring Has anyone observed the Dow Jones? but when you have leadership that is of the sectarian violence, the Shiias Has anyone called their broker to find afraid— and the Sunnis, the Kurds are holding Mr. DELAHUNT. And incompetent. out how their 401(k) is doing? There ground somewhere else. They do not Mr. RYAN of Ohio.—afraid to address won’t be an American left other than want anybody to bother them. The fact the real issues today, that is the basis the super rich that will be able to re- that we still have our soldiers there of incompetence, whether you are in tire. doing nothing but sweeping up IEDs, government, whether you are in busi- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. If the gentleman that is not a mission of the United ness, whether you are in coaching. will yield, the same type of philosophy States military to sweep up IEDs. I Does not matter what your field is. If with the war, refusing to be account- hate land mines. I hate IEDs. Their you do not admit you make a mistake, able and to address the major issues mission is to finish, and until we hold then you are going to have problems. If and trying to provide a lot of happy this Congress accountable to do its job a coach goes into a game with a certain talk for the American people, it is the of oversight, until we hold the White game plan, and at half-time you are same with the domestic economy. House accountable to do its job, until down 21 points, then you change the President Bush says America’s econ- we stop being embarrassed, until we game plan; it has not worked. Move omy is strong and benefiting all Ameri- stop losing our nerve, we will not. forward, move on, make the changes cans, yet at the same time, as this Mr. DELAHUNT. This majority is necessary to move the country for- graph shows, college tuition is up 40 prepared to give this administration, ward. percent, gas prices are up 47 percent, this White House, this Secretary of De- Mr. DELAHUNT. Tomorrow we are health care costs are up 55 percent, and fense, a pass on their incompetence. going to hear terms like cut-and-run median household income down 4 per- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. If you and defeat. cent. But the President is saying the will yield for one moment, you are ab- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Abso- economy is strong and benefiting all solutely right. lutely. Americans. Where are you living? Not We have a picture of these distin- Mr. DELAHUNT. That is what we are in Youngstown, Ohio; not in Niles, guished gentlemen. We know that some going to hear on this floor, and I chal- Ohio. Give me a break. have suffered wounds, some may have lenge that Republican majority to use The challenges that the average even been in Vietnam, and to say to- those terms when it comes to these American person faces today are enor- morrow there will be somewhat of, I generals, to these American patriots mous. The challenges are enormous, want to be, if you will, dignified and who have served their country. Ask and we need to get this country out of within the respect of this august body, them if they even would ever cut and this rut we are stuck in and move in a but tomorrow, we will not be giving it run. They have demonstrated their en- new direction. Let us talk about respect. tire careers, but they had the courage broadband access for every American, What we really should do is have a to stand up and say this is rank incom- let us talk about fixing the health care debate into next week and next week, petence. crisis in the United States of America

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So I say to you, thank you for laying is very competitive, competing with 1.3 And we have Ms. JACKSON-LEE, Mr. out the agenda and letting the Amer- billion citizens in China and 1 billion RYAN, and Mr. DELAHUNT, and the rest ican people know that we are going to citizens in India. And they are focused of the Members of the 30-something go in here waving the flags on their be- on engineering and science and all of Working Group, the will and the desire half and the minimum wage is going to these other issues, yet we are making to carry out the plan, not just talking be one of our number one items to do. it more difficult and more costly to go about it. We said we had the will and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I thank the gen- to school. The number of people that the desire to balance the budget, and tlewoman. This is not about playing have student loans now is going up and we balanced the budget. Period, dot. gotcha. This is not about saying hey, up and up, and the amount that they And the other thing I just wanted to look, this, this, and that. This is about owe back is going up and up and up. I add real quick, Ms. JACKSON-LEE, it is fixing the problems. We need the infor- think the stat we used the other night, almost like you see a cliff, okay? You mation that these generals on the Mr. DELAHUNT, was that 8 percent of see a cliff. Now, the goal is to stop be- ground will provide us so we can actu- the people who have student loans owe fore you go over the cliff, not to go half ally fix the problems. And we are going $40,000 a year or more, up from like 1.5 speed. Republicans are talking about to reach across the aisle and work with percent 10 years prior to. cutting it in half. Cutting the deficit in the Republicans. We can’t make it more expensive, Mr. half is not going to get us to where we This is not about Democrat or Re- MEEK. We need to make it more acces- want to be. You want to stop before publican. This is about the United sible. And I would be happy to yield. you go over the cliff and they are going States of America. We need Mr. MEEK of Florida. Well, I would half speed. So eventually they are everybody’s ideas, we need everybody’s like the Members, Mr. Speaker, to go going over the cliff. I feel in a fiscal intellect, and we need all Americans to to housedemocrats.gov, way we have gone over the cliff, and we participate in this. These are complex housedemocrats.gov, which has a new are saying we want to take America in problems. There is no liberal or con- direction for America that the Demo- a new direction. servative answer. cratic Caucus unveiled this week to let We have the resume for action and We are in a new realm. We are well people know exactly what we are going for fiscal discipline in this country and beyond anything we could have ever to do. passing policies that will help the rich, fathomed with the technology, the in- Real security. We are going to imple- those that are middle class, the poor, novation, the movement of the econ- ment all of the 9/11 recommendations omy, globalization, techniques, and the to secure this country, our ports and and making sure that businesses can whole nine yards. We are past all the our airports, and make sure that we prosper in this society. We have shown old slogans: Lesser government and big have hometown and front-line security, it during the Clinton years. Everyone government. We are past that. We are so local law enforcement officers and was making money, everyone had hope, so far beyond that. But the leadership law enforcement agencies don’t have to and everyone knew that the Congress in the country needs to reflect the rub two pennies together to make sure and the White House had the will and they can secure their communities, the desire to put forth policies that views of the United States of America which are our front line here in Amer- would help the American people. and its citizens. Mr. MEEK of Florida. If the gen- ica. I yield to Ms. JACKSON-LEE. Also, we plan to bring about afford- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I just tleman will yield for just 30 seconds, I able health care along the lines of not want to make this brief point, but you have to tell you about the committee I only prescription drugs but also mak- have hammered it on. was in today, Mr. Speaker. I leaned ing sure that there is a health care sys- What you are saying is that this Con- over to one of my Republican col- tem that can work for the private sec- gress is going to be action oriented. We leagues, who I respect and who will go tor, the public sector, GM, and all of are going to act. We are going to do. unnamed. And I said, you can do some- those companies that are having We are going to not come in and busy thing good. Because it was one of those issues, including the Federal Govern- ourselves with the special interests. votes that you know Democrats vote ment. What we are going to be doing is al- one way and Republicans vote the Good paying jobs. We will raise the lowing generals to come in. We are other way and what have you. And I minimum wage. That is not a question, going to be talking about, if you will, said, you can do something good by that is a fact. That will happen, and it a new mission in Iraq, and this funding voting ‘‘yes’’ for this amendment. And will pass this House of Representatives that has now almost eliminated any re- she said, well, a million here and a mil- here when Democrats get in control of sources for any other domestic need, lion there, that adds up eventually, this House. with the $10 billion a month we are KENDRICK. Affordable college education. We will spending in Iraq and Afghanistan. We I said, you are telling me? I said, be- reverse what the Republican Congress are going to be action oriented. lieve me, your caucus and your leader- has done as relates to increasing stu- And I just want to close on this ship have found a way to borrow as dent tuitions by $2,000, which has gone point, because you have laid out not much as you can borrow, and then up 57 percent at public universities and only the agenda of Democrats but our when you ran out of borrowing where in private universities about 32 per- passion. Democrats are going to be fo- you could domestically, you went over cent; and also making sure that they cused on the needs of Americans. We and borrowed $1.05 trillion from foreign have tax deductions for college oppor- are not going to be with the lights out, nations that some of us have questions tunities. the doors closed, and the shutters about. So you are telling me we know We will energize America by having drawn. We are going to be opening our how to spend? You all have broken a flex vehicles and energy independence hearing rooms and listening to edu- record. You have made history in 4 within 10 years. That is not something, cators. We are going to be listening to years. oh, well, maybe; we are thinking about working men and women who are ask- So when you look at it, it is sad, Mr. it. No, we are doing that. That is under ing why they are not getting a tax cut. Speaker, that we can come to the floor the new direction that Mr. RYAN was We are going to be listening to college with fact and not fiction. Some folks talking about. students about Pell Grants. come to the floor with rhetoric and you And also making sure that people can And you know what else? In conclu- can see right through it: Like, what is retire in a dignified way and not pri- sion, we are going to do something that this guy talking about here on the

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Mr. Speaker, I to head in a new direction and we want versities. couldn’t improve on everything that the American people, Democrat, Re- And we can’t provide them any dol- has been said. I am excited about the publican, and Independent, to know lars partly because of this misdirected challenges ahead. I think we are going that, A, we have got the will and we mission with young people dying in to take this country in a new direction. have the desire to lead in that direc- Iraq and not being able to refocus, and I think it is going to benefit the Amer- tion. And it will happen. It is not like, then of course the fact that this deficit ican people, whether they be Repub- well, we may get around to it. We are has continued to grow. licans or Democrats or unenrolled. going to do it, whether the White b 1945 Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Americans. House wants to do it or not. Mr. DELAHUNT. It’s America. I yield to the gentleman. I just want to say, reiterate once Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. We sim- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I wanted to make again the sadness of how many foreign ply want to say we are prepared to roll a point that I was going through a GAO nations own the United States now. up our sleeves. Nothing is guaranteed. study today, and you can get it on the Mr. DELAHUNT. We have an owner- We will be working real hard. And if GAO Web site, and it showed two sce- ship society. the Democrats achieve leadership in narios. One was what happens if we Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I didn’t November, we will have the roll-up- continue going down the same road we think we would see this. I hope the the-sleeve attitude, the open-door atti- are on and we make President Bush’s American people who are listening un- tude, the oversight attitude, and what tax cuts permanent for the top 1 per- derstand that this is serious. And we is best for the American people. cent of the people, and it plays that are not here trying to cast aspersions, Mr. DELAHUNT. I think that really scenario out through the numbers; but this is serious on behalf of the sums it up. If Democrats take control what percentage of our budget we American people. I hope as Democrats of this House, it is going to open the would spend on military and this, that, take leadership on these issues, we doors. It is going to open the windows. and the other. And one of the issues have a chance to change lives. We are going to get a breath of fresh there was the interest on the debt. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. This is the prob- air, and accountability will be in vogue If we keep implementing the Repub- lem we have. Two final points to wrap once more, for the first time in a long lican proposals that have been going on it up. Let’s get back to the sense of the time. for the last 5 years for sure, rubber common good, Mr. DELAHUNT, where Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, it stamped, but much longer than that in everybody benefits and everybody con- would be an honor for me to watch and the Congress without the check of a tributes. listen to you read that with your new Democrat President where they were We should demand as Democrats that glasses. working together, we will be paying so every citizen in the country, able-bod- Mr. DELAHUNT. This is the 30-some- much money, a higher proportion of ied citizen, contributes to the good of thing Working Group, www.House- our annual revenues to interest on the the country and the economy. They get Democrats.gov/30something. debt that it will be staggering. educated and everything else. We need Mr. RYAN of Ohio. One more time. The American people will wholly re- to demand that of everybody. But at Read it twice. ject that kind of fiscal policy. Because the same time those people who have Mr. DELAHUNT. This is Leader when you are paying interest on the benefited from the system, the eco- PELOSI’s 30-something Working Group, debt, you get no value from that. nomic system, the capitalistic system, www.HouseDemocrats.gov/ Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. None. democracy in the United States of 30something. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. You are not in- America, all of these people need to Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Thank you. Good vesting in education where you have contribute. The more you benefit, the job. millions of students that are now col- more you are obligated to keep the sys- Mr. MEEK of Florida. With that, Mr. lege educated inventing new things, tem running. Everybody contributes Speaker, we would like to not only helping us with alternative energy. and everybody benefits. Let’s start fo- thank the Democratic Caucus but also You have none of that. You are not in- cusing on the common good instead of thank Members of the House for allow- vesting in health care, where kids and all of these special interests. ing us to come to the floor to address parents are healthier and workers are It gets back to this, and this is one of the House one more time. more productive. You get no benefit. the final points I want to make. Over f You are giving money to China and the past 5 years we have figured out they are taking the interest and they that we, myself personally and my con- PEAK OIL are reinvesting it back into their state- stituents back at home, do not trust The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. owned facilities and wiping out the the judgment of the Republican leader- POE). Under the Speaker’s announced middle class in America. ship in the United States Congress and policy of January 4, 2005, the gen- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Well, in the Senate and in the White House. tleman from Maryland (Mr. BARTLETT) Mr. RYAN, if I might just for a moment It is not personal. They are good peo- is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- ask you to yield. What are we doing ple, but their judgment has been very ignee of the majority leader. right now in the United States Con- poor over the past couple of years. Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. gress? We are going through the appro- And the end result is tuition costs Speaker, today I had a very pleasant priations process. Every single appro- are up 40 percent; gasoline prices up 47 visit with a very important person. priation bill that comes we are having percent; health care costs up 55 per- Matt Simmons came by and we spent to tell our communities back home, cent; median income is down 4 percent; about an hour and a half talking. Now, you can’t finish not the road to no- and nothing with the minimum wage, who is Matt Simmons and why should where but the road this community lowering college tuition costs, and all we be interested in a discussion with needs; you can’t get rail; you can’t fix of things that are going to lead, busi- Matt Simmons? Amtrak. ness incubators and downtown revital- Matt Simmons is the President’s per- They are telling us that the commu- ization, all the things that this country sonal energy adviser. He was the pri- nity health clinics that we have all needs. mary architect of his energy policy for bought into and that have some value, Let’s take this country in a new di- his first campaign, continued with him the quasi-public health clinics that so rection. I am excited about the oppor- through his second campaign. Matt

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In those days he was talking only I would like to read just a little bit relatively low 15 months ago compared about the lower 48. from the dust cover of the book: to what they are today, ‘‘the plunging Shell Oil Company asked him not to Saudi Arabia is the most important dollar,’’ and the dollar is still plunging, give that talk and publish that paper oil-producing nation in history. The se- ‘‘and growing worries about consumer because it would embarrass him and cretive Saudi Government repeatedly spending.’’ It could be today’s head- them. He went ahead and did it; and, of assures the world that its oil fields are lines. course, we did peak in oil production in healthy beyond reproach, and that ‘‘Recent oil price rise of 20 percent is 1970 and so M. King Hubbert became an they can maintain and even increase continues to crunch the profits of institution in his own time. output at will to meet the sky- struggling airlines and is believed to be The smooth green curve here is his rocketing global demand. But what if a factor in disappointing retail sales.’’ prediction. The more ragged green they can’t? ‘‘Dollar slides against the euro and curve is the actual date and you see, ‘‘Twilight in the Desert’’ looks be- the yen,’’ and it is still sliding. right on schedule, it peaked in 1970, hind the curtain to reveal a Saudi oil ‘‘Consumer confidence slips in Feb- and then began falling off. and production industry that could ruary.’’ These were the headlines of the The red curve here is the former So- soon approach a serious, irreversible paper. viet Union. They have more oil than decline. What are they talking about? They we. They peaked a bit after us, and In this exhaustively researched book, are talking about some statistics that then the Soviet Union fell apart and veteran oil industry analyst Matthew resulted in 30 of our prominent citizens their production capacity did not meet Simmons draws on his own three-plus writing a letter to the President, say- expectations so they are now having a decades of insider experience and more ing Mr. President, the fact that the second small peak. than 200 independently produced re- United States has only 2 percent of the Of the 48 major countries that ports about Saudi petroleum resources world’s oil reserve and we use 25 per- produce oil, 33 of them have already and production operations. cent of the world’s oil and we import What he uncovers is a story about reached their peak. almost two-thirds of what we use is a Saudi Arabia’s troubled oil industry, The next chart shows us where we totally unacceptable national security not to mention its political and soci- have gotten the oil in our country. M. risk. We have just got to do something etal instability which differs sharply King Hubbert was predicting the pro- about that. from the globally accepted Saudi duction of oil in only the lower 48 and We represent a bit less than 5 percent version. It’s a story that is provocative that would be this curve here that I am of the world’s population. We are one and disturbing, based on undeniable tracing, because he did not look at person out of 22 in the world, and that facts but until now never told in its en- Alaska and did not include oil from one person uses 25 percent of the tirety. ‘‘Twilight in the Desert’’ exam- that source. ines numerous aspects of Saudi Arabia world’s energy and we import almost Notice that we did peak in 1970 and and its looming oil crisis. two-thirds of what we use. then it starts downhill. And the very Mr. Speaker, we had a discussion, as Now we are really good at pumping large discoveries in Prudhoe Bay and I mentioned, that was about an hour oil. We have drilled about 530,000 wells Dead Horse, Alaska just caused a little and a half long. Matt Simmons shared in our country. There are on the order blip in the slide down the other side in with me his concern that the world is of magnitude, and I can’t get the exact Hubbert’s peak. It did not reverse that. reaching a very critical point in its his- number, a thousand, more or less, in I have been to Dead Horse and Prudhoe tory, a point at which the oil produc- Saudi Arabia. We have 530,000, and I Bay. I have seen the beginning of that tion of the world will reach a peak, think there may be 3- or 400 in Iraq. 4-foot pipeline through which, for a after which it will inevitably decline. Two percent of oil reserves are pro- number of years now, a full fourth of This is a message that I first started ducing 8 percent of the world’s oil. I our oil production has flowed. think today we are still the world’s talking about exactly 15 months from b 2000 today. It was March 14 last year, and I third largest oil producer. We are far have here the exact charts that we and away the world’s largest oil con- In spite of enormous production from used in our discussion, and I would like sumer. How did we get here? Prudoe Bay, and in spite of a lot of pro- to go through a few of those charts. To find out how we got here we have duction from the Gulf of Mexico, that These aren’t all of them, but all of to go back about six decades. The next is the yellow there. And you may re- these charts are charts from that first chart shows us a prediction that was member, Mr. Speaker, the fabled Gulf discussion. made by a scientist of the Shell Oil of Mexico oil discoveries. They were so We started with this chart. Recent Company by the name of the M. King large that it would put any worries headlines. This is Washington Post, the Hubbert. He worked for the Shell Oil about oil far, far behind us. That is all third day of February 2005, just a few Company. He observed a phenomenon the contribution they have made. weeks before our March 14 first discus- in oil fields when they were pumped And by the way, we really are ex- sion of this subject, and the subject and finally exhausted, that appeared to ploiting those fields because we have was Peak Oil. be a characteristic of oil fields gen- 4,000 oil wells out there in the Gulf of You see that is pasted on because we erally, and that was you reached a Mexico. We had reason to reflect on were discussing what should we call maximum after which the production that last year when the hurricanes this discussion. The Great Rollover was dropped off and finally tailed off to went through. one possibility, and the Great Rollover near nothing. Now, these are the charts, Mr. Speak- refers to that time in which there will He rationalized if he could know how er, that I used. I had some additional be a rollover from a consumer’s market many oil fields there were total in the ones too, but these are the charts that to a producer’s market when you have United States and guess at how many I used exactly 15 months ago today. It reached the peak and roll over the top. more we would find, that he could then was the 14th of March. Two very sig- We finally decided to call it Peak Oil, predict when the United States would nificant things have happened since and that is how most everybody who is peak in oil production. He made that then. Two major reports paid for by the talking about this phenomenon refers prediction in 1956 and on the 8th day of government have been published. One to it now. March, just 50 years ago, this last of those is the Hirsch report. It actu- These are headlines, and they could March 8, he gave what would become a ally is dated February of 2005. That is be headlines from today’s paper, or yes- very famous speech in San Antonio, just a month before I gave my first

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It is called barrel and has been as high as $75 a extractability, transportability, versa- Peaking of World Oil Production, Im- barrel, will increase dramatically and tility and cost. The qualities that en- pacts, Mitigation and Risk Manage- without timely mitigation. The eco- abled oil to take over from coal as a ment. And in just a moment, I will nomic, social and political costs will be front line energy source for the indus- show you a few quotes from that very unprecedented. trial world in the middle of the 20th important study. Then a little later These, Mr. Speaker, are quite strong century are as relevant today as they than that, dated last September but words, unprecedented risk management were then. Oil is absolutely essential to not available publicly until just a few problem and economic, social and po- our way of life. months ago, was another major study litical costs will be unprecedented. The next chart notes some very paid for by the Army, done by the The second report that I mentioned prominent people. Colin Campbell, Corps of Engineers, called Energy by the Corps of Engineers and the next more than any other person, he prob- Trends and Their Implications for U.S. chart has a quote from their study, ably inherited the mantle from M. King Army Installations. M. King Hubbert reaches the same conclusion; that oil Hubbert, Jean LaHerrere, Brian Fleay, predicted that the world would be production will peak, that peak is ei- Roger Blanchard, Richard Duncan, peaking in oil production about now. ther now present or imminent. And Walter Youngquist and Albert Bartlett. And the point I made 15 months ago, they say oil is the most important Not a relative of mine, but if you go to Mr. Speaker, was that if M. King form of energy in the world today. the web and pull up Albert Bartlett Hubbert was right about the United Just a moment’s reflection on how you can get his speech that he has States, and he was right on target, cer- important that source of energy is. 70 given more than 1,600 times. I will tell tainly, we are a microcosm of the percent of all of the oil that we use in you, Mr. Speaker, that I think you will world. And if he was right about the our country is used in transportation. agree with me it is the most inter- United States, shouldn’t there have There is no realistic alternative to liq- esting 1-hour lecture you will ever been some concern that he might be uid fuels for transportation. hear. right about the world? And if in fact he Now, we can take oil and make other All of these people have estimated was right about the world, shouldn’t we liquid fuels like ethanol, but for every that a peak in conventional oil produc- have anticipated that and done some- gallon of ethanol that we burn, we have tion will occur around 2005. And then thing about it? We did not. used at least 3⁄4 of a gallon of liquid they quote some corporations that Let me show you, now, one of the fuels, gasoline and diesel, oil to have reached a similar conclusion. quotes from the Hirsch report. That is produce that energy. The next chart is another quote from from page 24. We cannot conceive of Oil is the most important form of en- this very important study by the Corps any affordable government sponsored ergy in the world today, and the energy of Engineers. In general, all nonrenew- crash program to accelerate normal re- density in oil is just incredible. One able resources follow a natural supply placement schedules. What they are barrel of oil, 42 gallons, the energy in curve, just as M. King Hubbert said 50 saying is that if the world has peaked that represents the work output of 12 years ago. Production increases rap- in oil production, and they said that it people working all year. So for just a idly, slows, reaches a peak and then de- certainly would peak. It wasn’t if, it little over $100, $3 a gallon, 42 gallons, clines at a rapid pace, similar to its was when. And they weren’t really cer- a little over $100, you can buy the initial increase. tain when it would peak because you workout of 12 people working all year The major question for petroleum is wouldn’t know that it had peaked until for you. not whether production will peak, but you were a bit past the peak and To get some idea that that is prob- when. There are many estimates. Most looked back. And that is very true. ably a realistic number, reflect on how of the authorities agree that it is ei- And they looked at all of the things far a gallon of gasoline or a gallon of ther now or imminent. Very few push that the government might do to miti- diesel, by the way, still cheaper than it off more than a decade into the fu- gate the consequences of a shortage of water in the grocery store if you buy it ture. liquid fuels. This is not so much an en- in those little bottles that you drink The next chart is really interesting. ergy crisis as it is a liquid fuels crisis. from, how far that will carry your SUV Now, this is dated just last September. And they said they could not conceive or your car. You may get 10 miles from The current price of oil is in the $45 to of any affordable government spon- a heavy SUV, but try pulling that SUV $57 per barrel range. Now it is $70 to sored crash program to accelerate nor- those 10 miles and see how long it will $75, a little under $70 today. But it has mal replacement schedules. take you. You can do that with a come- been in the $70 to $75 range. And it is The next chart has some very inter- along and trees and guardrail beside expected to stay in that range for sev- esting and disturbing words in it. the road, but it would take you quite eral years. It is less than a year later World oil production is going to peak, some time to pull it the 10 miles. and it is now $70 a barrel. They ex- they said. It will reach a maximum and I drive a Prius. It gets 52 miles per pected it to stay in the range of $45 to decline thereafter. That maximum is gallon. And how long would it take me $57 a barrel for 7 years. So even the ex- called the peak. They said that it is to pull my Prius 52 miles? perts have underestimated the rela- not if, it is when. It is going to peak. Another indication, Mr. Speaker, of tionship between production and con- Oil peaking presents a unique chal- the incredible energy density in these sumption. lenge. And I have highlighted it here. fossil fuels is the energy density in Oil prices may go significantly high- The world has never faced a problem electricity. You can work very hard in er. Indeed, they have gone up to $75 like this. There is no precedent. We your yard all day long this weekend, just a few weeks ago. And some have cannot look back in history and find and I will get more work out of an elec- predicted prices ranging up to $180 a any time when the world has faced a tric motor, more mechanical work out barrel in a few years. problem like this. This is a unique of an electric motor with less than 25 Now, the next chart shows that not challenge. The world has never faced a cents worth of electricity. Now, it may everybody agrees with this. And this is problem like this. be kind of humbling to recognize that a very interesting chart. This is a And as a consequence of that, the we are worth less than 25 cents a day in chart from our Energy Information next chart says that the peaking of terms of fossil fuels. But that incred- Agency, and we have had the two top world oil production presents the ible energy density and the really large officials of that agency in our office to

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Now, we use remaining prospects.’’ ability; that is, you are 95 percent cer- gigabarrels because, surprisingly, a bil- We now are very good. We have com- tain about what is going to happen in lion in our country is different than a puter modeling. We have 3–D seismic, the future, and then there is a 50 per- billion in England. Apparently, a bil- and there is not much quarrel among cent probability, which is obviously lion in England is a million million. the world’s experts as to how much oil less certainty about what is going to One billion in our country is a thou- remains and where it will be. The peo- happen into the future. And then fi- sand million. But everybody knows ple actually out there looking for oil nally, a 5 percent probability. And boy, what a giga is; so we talk about do not have the wild disagreements that is really uncertain. There is just a gigabarrels. They now, using what they that those who are back modeling with big, big envelope out there. Could be call the mean, and 50 percent prob- computers have who are using what I anything in a broad field. ability, Mr. Speaker, is not the mean, think is an unusual application of sta- Well, what they have done in this but they say that if that is the mean, tistics. chart is really very interesting. They then they expect to find roughly an- The next chart shows us something have taken the 95 percent probability, other thousand gigabarrels of oil. that Albert Einstein would encourage which is the yellow line here, and then Mr. Speaker, even if that is true, this you to reflect on. He was asked, after they have taken the 50 percent prob- chart shows us a very interesting he discovered nuclear energy, ‘‘Dr. Ein- ability, which is the green line. But thing. The black curve here shows the stein, what will be the next great en- they took the 50 percent probability actual production, and we are about at ergy force in the world after nuclear only on the plus side of the 95 percent a peak here, and most of the experts energy?’’ And his response was that the probability. You need to draw another believe that it will level off and then most powerful force in the universe green line that is just as far on the fall down, following a curve very much was the power of compound interest. other side of the yellow line. Then they like the upslope here. They believe And that is exponential growth, and draw the blue line there, which is the 5 that there is another thousand these several curves here look at expo- percent probability, but they should gigabarrels of oil out there, roughly, nential growth. The lower straight line have drawn another one, which is just that we are going to find. Eight hun- there is not exponential growth. It is 2 as far on this side of the yellow. In dred, roughly, gigabarrels of oil that percent growth, and you extrapolate other words, the 5 percent probability we are going to find. If that is true, that out. In other words, it is like put- says you are very uncertain about the that pushes the peak only to 2016. That ting your money in the bank and it future. There could be a whole lot more is only 10 years from now, Mr. Speaker, gets some interest, and every time you oil in the future, or there could be a even if they are right. And the odds get some interest, you take the inter- whole lot less oil in the future. But that they are right are very, very est out. That is this growth. they look at only the whole lot more small. There is almost nobody else who This curve line that starts out at the oil in the future. agrees that this is a proper use of sta- same place is what happens if you leave And then they make a very inter- tistics. Even if they are true, it pushes your money in the bank and you are esting designation. They say that the the peak out only 10 years. getting interest on interest. It gets 50 percent probability is the mean. The In the Hirsch Report, they said that ever steeper and steeper and steeper be- 50 percent probability, Mr. Speaker, if you did not plan for this peaking at cause the principal on which you are has nothing to do with the mean. And least 20 years ahead that you were collecting interest grows and grows I wanted to make certain, and I did going to have rather serious economic and grows. have a course in statistics many years consequences of that. Obviously, even This is a 4 percent curve. This is a 5 ago. I wanted to make certain that I if they are right, it is only 10 years percent curve. And, Mr. Speaker, this had not forgotten and was misinter- ahead; so we do not have 20 years to is a 10 percent curve. It doubles in 7 preting this, so we had experts from plan. years. the Congressional Research Service This curve shows another very inter- A good rule of thumb, by the way, is come over and discuss this with them. esting thing, and that is what would if you take the rate of growth and di- And they said that they agreed that happen if you really were very clever vide it into 70, that will give you the this was a very unusual, one might say and worked very hard and had some doubling time. So 2 percent growth bizarre, use of statistics. breakthroughs so that you could pump into 70 gives you 35 years doubling Well, Mr. Speaker, you see what has the oil more quickly? And what they time. This, by the way, is almost ex- happened since they made this pre- show there is that that might push the actly the rate at which China and India diction. Here they predicted these peak out to 2037, roughly another 20 are growing. And they are going to three different scenarios, the 95 percent years. But look at the consequences of need oil, Mr. Speaker, for that growth. probability, the 50 percent probability, that, Mr. Speaker. Notice the drop-off. The next chart is a simple schematic which they said was the mean, the It drops off almost like you have fallen which presents us with several realities most probable. 95 percent probability is off a cliff. You obviously cannot pump that we really need to reflect on. This far more probable than 50 percent prob- oil that you have not found. And if you is the 2 percent growth curve. Now, I ability. pump it now, you cannot pump it later. can make that growth very steep by But look what reality has been. Look Let us read on the next chart what compressing the abscissa and expand- what the red line, look what the actual one of the world’s experts on energy ing the ordinate here. But this is a 2 data points have been. They have been says about the assumptions that they percent growth curve. That yellow area following, as you would suspect they make here. Now, that was a chart from represents the difference between what would, the 95 percent probability. the Energy Information Agency, but you will have if we peak here and what they get their basic data from USGS. you would like to have because this is b 2015 And this is what Gene Laherrere says demand. That is that 2 percent demand The next chart shows a somewhat ex- about that: ‘‘The USGS estimate im- curve from the previous chart. And you panded application of this use of statis- plies a fivefold increase in discovery,’’ see that you actually start to have a tics. A couple of Congresses ago, I was to give you that, roughly, extra 800, deficiency some time before peaking. privileged to chair the Energy Sub- 1,000 gigabarrels of oil, ‘‘and reserve ad- By the way, that yellow area covers 35 committee on Science, and I wanted to dition for which no evidence is pre- years. We know that because this point

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Mr. Speaker, that for a couple of rea- have no surplus energy to invest in al- We have been eating into that reserve sons that ought not be our focus. First ternatives. Every bit of the oil that we since about 1980 because, you see here, of all, I am not sure that we can fill the are producing is needed by the world’s we have found just this amount of oil, gap. And, secondly, since there is a fi- economies. As a matter of fact, they but we have consumed this amount of nite amount of fossil fuels in the world, would like to have more. Because there oil; so this shaded area in between if we fill the gap now, there will be less is hardly enough oil to meet the de- them represents the amount of the re- to use later. mands, the price has gone from $10 a serves back here that we have used. I am beginning, Mr. Speaker, to be barrel just a few years ago to $70 a bar- Now, you can within limits make the more and more concerned about a rel now. So if we are going to have any future look about any way you wish, moral element to this discussion. We energy to invest in alternatives, we are within some very realistic limits. First now are passing on to our children and either going to have to find a lot more of all, you have to decide how much our grandchildren, not with my vote, more oil you are probably going to energy somewhere else, and the next but we are now passing on to our chil- find. The world’s experts believe that chart will show how unlikely that is, dren and our grandchildren the largest we have probably found about 95 per- or we are going to have to free up some intergenerational debt transfer in the cent of the oil that we are going to energy by not using all the energy we history of the world. We cannot run our find. As a matter of fact, if I was ex- are using now. In other words, an ag- government on current revenues. And trapolating and smoothing this curve, I gressive conservation program to push we are now going to not only require would come out at a lower curve than this peak down so that we have a little our children and grandchildren to run they would come out at. But that bit of energy here to invest in alter- their government on current revenues, shaded area there, it is not going to be natives. By the way, that maybe is not they are going to have to pay back all a little bit. that smooth, obviously. It has never been smooth. It is up and down. But on of the money that we have borrowed Let me give you just one example of from their generation. Now, Mr. Speak- this investment. If you build a nuclear average they believe that is the kind of oil that we are going to find in the fu- er, should we compound the problems power plant, it may take you 10 years that we are bequeathing to them by to permit and build it. Maybe we can ture. There is one thing that is an absolute pumping now the oil and the gas that shrink that, and I hope we can, to 5 certainty. The area under the con- they would need to sustain their econ- years. That would be pretty quick, Mr. sumption curve will not be greater omy? There is only so much there, Mr. Speaker, to shrink that to 5 years. Our than the area under the discovery Speaker. If you pump it today, it will present nuclear power plants, you must curve. That is the quantity that you not be there tomorrow. operate them 20 years before you get consumed. If you take the area under I am opposed to drilling in ANWR, back the energy that you have put into that curve, that is the total amount not because of environmental concerns them. Lots of fossil fuel energy is used that you have consumed. It is like add- necessarily. I think they do a very in making these nuclear power plants. ing up a whole bunch of little bar good job. They build roads in the win- What that means is that with today’s graphs. That is what we have here is a ter out of crushed ice. When spring permitting and with today’s nuclear bunch of bar graphs. And the area comes, you cannot see where the road power plant efficiencies, it would be 30 under the discovery curve represents was. They have a very small footprint. years, if you started today, before you the oil that has been discovered. It is But, Mr. Speaker, I am having a lot of would get any net energy. Now, maybe obvious, Mr. Speaker, that you cannot trouble understanding how it is in our we can do better and shrink the per- pump what you have not discovered. So national security interest. If we have mitting and construction to 5 years, if you are going to make the future only 2 percent of the world’s oil and and maybe we can have more efficient look much difference than this, you are use 25 percent of the world’s oil and im- nuclear power plants so that it only going to have to make some different port two-thirds of what we use, I am takes 15 years for payback. But even assumptions about how much oil you having a lot of trouble understanding that, Mr. Speaker, 5 plus 15 is 20 years. are going to find in the future. how it is in our long-term national se- What that means is if you started Now, you can get the oil a little more curity interest to pump that little bit today to build nuclear power plants, it quickly by using some aggressive tech- of oil we have got as soon as we can. If would be 20 years, best case, before you niques, enhance the oil recovery by in- we could pump ANWR tomorrow, what had net energy, and in the meantime jecting COG, pumping seawater in it. would we do the day after tomorrow? you are going to have to get the energy And, by the way, the Saudis are now And the day after tomorrow is when to produce the nuclear power plants by pumping about almost two-thirds sea- our kids and our grandkids are going to depressing the present use of energy water, and they have always pumped be faced with the necessity of sup- because we do not have any spare en- some. They flood the periphery of the porting the economy and paying back ergy. There is no surplus energy if, in fields with seawater to push the oil the enormous amounts of money that fact, we are at peak oil. That is what it into the center, and then they pump it we have borrowed from their genera- means. That is peak. There is not going out, and now they are getting about tion. So I am having a problem, Mr. to be any more. two-thirds seawater. But never mind. Speaker, with trying to fill that gap. The next chart is a really interesting Oil is different from water and sepa- The next chart shows us what the one and shows essentially the same rates from water, usually lighter than SAIC study, the Hirsch Report, sug- things here. The bar graphs here show water; although the heavy crude may gested as a way to fill the gap. the discovery. And you notice that we not be lighter than water, as the name b 2030 made some pretty big discoveries way implies. But it is easily separated from back in the 1940s, some really big ones water. So you now, Mr. Speaker, can But notice that if you start now, and in about 1950. And, boy, we really kind of predict what you think the fu- zero is now, that you don’t have hardly learned how to find oil in the 1960s and ture will be by looking at this curve, anything for at least 5 years. And then the 1970s. But at about 1980 our dis- remembering that you cannot pump it slowly grows. They are going to fill covery of oil became less than our use what you have not found. it with enhanced oil recovery. If we of oil. The heavy black line here rep- I would like to go back for just a mo- pump it, our kids can’t pump it. They resents the consumption of oil, how ment to the previous chart I showed are going to fill it with coal liquids. If

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But breeder re- those things. fuse, it is difficult to get out and that actors are what the name implies, You notice they don’t have wind is kind of the problem with these tar breeder reactors, and they make more here. They don’t have solar there. That sands and oil shales. Ultimately we fuel than they may use. is because these now, although they in will get them out, but we are not going Then there is fusion. Mr. Speaker, if the future will be enormously impor- to get them out in large enough quan- we get there, we’re home free. The tant, they provide minuscule contribu- tities quick enough to fill that gap. analogy I use is if you think you’re tions now. To ramp those up is going to Coal. Let’s put the next one up, then going to solve your personal economic take more time than they thought was I will come back to this. I just want to problems by winning the lottery, then available. And so you could get there talk about coal for just a moment, be- we are probably going to solve our en- quicker in filling the gap with exploit- cause many people will tell you not to ergy problems with fusion. I think the ing these finite resources that when worry about the future because we odds are about the same. That doesn’t they are gone, they are gone. have got 250 years of coal out there. keep me from supporting that. We put The only one which is sustainable is That is true; 250 years at current use about $250 million a year in it. I would efficient vehicles. The average car and rates. But, Mr. Speaker, you remember vote more if there were more capa- light truck is in the fleet about 16 those exponential curves we showed bility out there, because it is the only years, the average 18-wheeler for 28 and what happens with exponential energy source for the future where we years. And so if you start using more growth. Albert Einstein says it’s the are really home free. So we need to ex- fuel-efficient cars, it takes a long time most powerful force in the universe. If plore it, but I wouldn’t bet the ranch to turn over that fleet. You notice, you increase your use of coal only 2 that we’re going to get there. they didn’t see a thing for about 5 percent, and I will submit that when Then we have the truly renewable re- years nearly, and then slowly increas- oil starts running down, we are going sources. They now are pretty much in ing the contribution that it made. to increase the use of coal far more the noise level. Solar. Today, 1 percent. The next chart, Mr. Speaker, looks at than 2 percent to make up that dif- That is up. It is growing. It grew 60 per- what the options are that we have. Ob- ference. By the way, it is pretty easy cent last year. viously we are going to get our energy to liquefy it with a Fischer-Tropsch Wind. I think that grew about 35 per- from somewhere. As we slide down the technique. Hitler used it. We denied cent last year. Geothermal. That is real geothermal, other side of Hubbert’s Peak, the world him access to oil, which is, by the way, tapping down into the molten core of will be looking for energy from other one of the reasons that he went to a the Earth and getting water that is sources. second front in Russia that lost him close enough to there that it is hot. What will they be? Well, we have list- the war, because he was running out of There is not a chimney in Iceland, I ed here, at least generically I think, all coal. He needed Russian oil, so he went think, because they have enough geo- of the potential sources. We have some to that second front in Russia. thermal power. finite resources: the tar sands, the oil With a 2 percent growth, that 250 Ocean energy. A lot of energy there. shales, coal, nuclear, two kinds of fis- years now shrinks to about 85 years. The tides, the waves, ocean thermal sion and fusion. But you can’t fill the trunk of your car gradients. But it is very diffuse. Very Just a word about the tar sands. Can- with coal, so if you are going to make hard to harness. We are trying. We ada calls them oil sands. It is really a liquid of it or a gas of it, you are need to do more there. tar. Its quality is little better than the going to have to use some energy to do Agricultural resources. Soy diesel, asphalt parking lot out here which, by that. So now that shrinks to 50 years. biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, biomass. the way, if you put a blowtorch on it So we have got 50 years of coal left, In a couple of moments we will come will flow. They now are mining that with only a 2 percent increase in back to talk a little more about those with shovels that have 100 tons in one growth if you are going to convert it to and what confidence you ought to have shovel, dump it in a truck that hauls a gas or a liquid. By the way, with ei- that they are going to make a really 400 tons and then they cook it, heat it ther a big economic penalty for clean- big contribution to our energy supply. up, to get the oil out. ing it up or a big environmental pen- Waste energy is a really good one. You are told a lot of things, Mr. alty if you don’t clean it up, because That is burning trash instead of bury- Speaker, and what we really need is an almost all the coal we have left in our ing it out there. There are places doing honest broker so that we can have country and in the world, for that mat- that. We have a great facility up here facts that we agree on. I don’t know ter, is pretty dirty coal with high sul- in Montgomery County at Dickerson. whether this is true or not, but I am fur. The good clean stuff we have pret- They will be happy to show you that. It told that they are using more energy ty much used. really is very current state of the art. from stranded gas; stranded gas is gas Now back to the first chart we were Hydrogen from renewables. Just a where there is nobody nearby to use it looking at, which goes through the quick word about hydrogen. Hydrogen, and it is hard to ship so it is very cheap other things that we might use. These Mr. Speaker, is not an energy source. when it is stranded. They are using are the finite resources. They are We will always use more energy pro- more energy from natural gas than there. You need to husband them and ducing hydrogen than we get out of hy- they are getting out of the oil that use them wisely. We could go to nu- drogen. Else, we will have to suspend they produce. clear lightwater reactors, the kind we the second law of thermodynamics and Dollarwise, it’s a good bet. Eighteen have now. There is a big argument, by if we can do that, we can suspend grav- dollars a barrel to produce it. They’re the way, as to whether we ought to go ity, and then we have lots of opportuni- getting $70. That is really a money- to more nuclear or not. Twenty percent ties. Always we will use more energy maker. But in terms of energy-profit of all of our electricity, 8 percent of producing the hydrogen than we get ratio, it obviously wouldn’t be some- our total energy but 20 percent of our out of it. thing that you would want to do indefi- electricity is produced by nuclear. In So why should we even bother? For nitely. The oil shales in our country France, that is about 85 percent pro- two reasons. One is when you finally are very difficult to exploit. Shell Oil duced by nuclear. You can either have burn it, you get only water. That is Company has been there. It will be the lightwater reactors, but there is a really not a pollutant. The second rea- 2013, they tell us, before they will even finite amount of fissionable uranium in son is that if we are ever able to per- decide whether it is economically fea- the world, so by and by we will go to fect economically supportable fuel

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It cost a million dollars. The how expensive gasoline would have to ergy you get out of an incandescent fuel cell will last a couple of hundred be before we could afford to make eth- bulb is heat. That is the blue here, the hours. We are working on fuel cells, anol from sugar, and that is what it is dark blue. The light is this little bit on but it will be a while before we get made from. It is made by fermenting top. Now to get the same amount of there. But if we get there, and I think sugar. light from a fluorescent, you produce we will, then they have at least twice I have a really interesting analogy only this much heat. But look what the efficiency of the reciprocating en- that helps us understand this chart. We happens when you go to a light emit- gine. That is why we look at hydrogen. are very much in our country like a ting diode. This is the light that is the It is not a savior. It will help. young couple that has gotten married heat. The next chart looks at ethanol. This and their grandparents have died and If you think, that is why if you buy is an interesting chart. It shows on the they have a big inheritance and they an LED flashlight you will forget when top that you need about 1.23 million have now established a lavish life- you put the batteries in it, because Btus of fossil fuel energy to get 1 mil- style, where 85 percent of the money they will last so long compared to the lion Btus in the tank of your car. Obvi- they spend comes from their grand- length of time they last, where with ously it takes energy to drill a hole parents’ inheritance and only 15 per- the conventional incandescent bulb, and pump it out and refine it and cent from their income; but their in- what, 90 percent of the energy goes to transport it and so forth. come is going to give out before they heat. The next chart shows an interesting This slide looks at energy from corn, retire so they have obviously got to do one. I wanted to show this, because from ethanol. This is about as good as something. They have got to make many people say not to worry, the we will ever get. Many people tell me more or spend less. That is exactly market will take care of it. There are this is wildly optimistic, but I think we where we are. Eighty-five percent of many market worshippers out there can get there. What this says is that to our energy, some people say 86, 85 per- who believe that the market is both get 1 million Btus of ethanol energy, cent of our energy comes from natural you have got to put in .74, three- omniscient and omnipotent. gas, petroleum, and coal and only 15 This is a little example of what has fourths as many Btus as you get out. percent from other sources. happened in this market. This was the What that means, Mr. Speaker, is that b 2045 oil price by hike that didn’t produce every gallon of ethanol that you burn any commensurate increase in produc- in your car represents three-fourths of A bit more than half of that comes tion of oil. It is because it just wasn’t a gallon of fossil fuel that it took to from nuclear. That could and maybe should grow. We need to talk about the there. make the ethanol. So a gallon of eth- The market will work if there are in- pros. By the way, I have friends who anol doesn’t offset a gallon of gasoline. finite resources. Mr. Speaker, there are were devoutly anti-nuclear. These were If you make ethanol from corn, 13 per- not infinite resources here. The next bright people. cent of our corn crop will produce chart shows that you can live on less But when they considered the alter- enough ethanol to displace 2 percent of and live well. The average Californian native, which may be shivering in the our gasoline. But you have used a lot of only uses about 65 percent of the en- dark, nuclear is beginning to look bet- fossil fuel energy producing, growing ergy of the rest of us. That is because ter. Seven percent of the total, and this the corn. of the many regulations they have out is year 2000, we are a little better than This little chart at the bottom shows there with more demand, efficiency. the energy input in producing a bushel that today, but only 1 percent of 7 per- The next chart shows a very inter- of corn. The big purple slice here, 40- cent, that is .07 percent. That is a tri- esting one. This shows a satisfaction odd percent, is nitrogen fertilizer fling amount that came from solar. with life. This shows satisfaction with which today is made from natural gas. That has been growing. life relative to a GDP. Here we are. We Mr. Speaker, I suspect there is almost Last year it was maybe 60, so now it have the highest GDP. But we don’t nobody off the farm who knows that is not up to .07 percent, but maybe it is have the highest satisfaction with life. when they are eating broccoli that 1 percent. But it is still a very small There are a dozen countries that they are eating recycled natural gas, amount. Wood, that is the paper indus- have a much smaller GDP per capita, because that is where the nitrogen try and timber industry wisely using a who are happier with life than we are. came from to grow the broccoli. waste product that probably is not It is obvious that you can be happy These are all the other energy inputs available to the rest of us and probably using less energy than we use. from oil. Planting it, harvesting, build- can’t grow much to maintain our wood- The next chart is one that just is ing the tractor, making the tires for lands. Waste energy that ought to go stunning when you first see it. This is the tractor. and could go. a history of the world. Only of 5,000 If we were going to grow corn with Wind again, 1 percent, that has grown years recorded, this is the last 400. We the energy from corn, using that, 13 some. That is 1 percent of 7 percent, by entered industrial age, wood, coal, ap- percent of the corn crop would replace the way. It has to get seven times big- propriately black, and then gas and oil. 2 percent of our gasoline. We would ger, to be 1 percent of a whole thing. Look what happened with gas and have to double our corn crop and use Congressional hydroelectric, that is oil. It just explodes. It is standing on all of it for ethanol if we were going to not going to grow in our country. its end. By the way, the population fol- replace just 10 percent of our gasoline. Micro-hydro might. lowed that. Half a billion to a billion Mr. Speaker, this gives you some- China is really exploding in their use people here, nearly 7 billion people thing of the dimensions of the problem of micro-hydro. That is using little there. that we face. There is a lot of talk streams where you probably don’t have Now, it will come down the other side about ethanol. Brazil makes a lot of it the environmental impact that you as fast as it has gone up that side. from sugar cane. It is more efficient probably do in the large streams. That What will we do? The age of oil will be than corn. You use the whole stock could grow in our country. We have not about another 100, 150 years, and then rather than just the kernel and they even begun to exploit that here. we will be through the age of oil. don’t use much fossil fuel energy. You Down here is agriculture, alcohol, The next and last chart shows what see people down there planting it by fuel. That was about 20.07 percent. we have got to do. We have got to buy

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ARPA–E is the United States Armed Forces and of lican majority they do not want to a suggestion, some organization that the partners in the coalition and of the hear any alteration to this document. looks at that time energy we have got Iraqis and Afghans who fought along- That is one flaw in the debate we will and the resources we have got. What is side them, especially those who have have tomorrow. Another is that this is the best bet. Where could we use it to fallen or have been wounded in the really not a debate about how best to get the most good. struggle, and we honor as well the sac- win the war on terrorism. This is more There will be a number of benefits in rifice of their families and of others of a public relations campaign 3 years that. America could again become the who risked their lives to help defend into a very controversial war designed industrial capital of the world. We freedom. to try to make the administration look could be exporting this technology. Who is against that? better. Whether we like it or not, we are a role Point three, we declare that it is not I am not against any administration model. We are one person out of 22. We in the national security interest of the trying to improve its public image. But use 25 percent of the world’s energy. I United States to set an arbitrary date for the safety of our troops, this debate genuinely believe that if Americans for the withdrawal or redeployment of is 3 or 4 years late. understood the problem they face U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq. I had the privilege of serving in this today they would rise to the challenge. Now, while that point can be con- House during the first Iraq war, and I lived through World War II. Every- troversial among some individuals, no that debate went down in history under body was involved. I believe we are cre- Member of this House wants to do any- the first President Bush as one of the best debates in modern American his- ative and innovative, and we can solve thing to give our terrorist foes an ad- tory. But that was under the first this problem. I think you could sleep vantage. So it is very important that President Bush. really good when you went to bed to- we realize that even this point, number three, I think, if seen in the proper That first conflict, which followed night, recognizing you used less energy the rules of the Powell Doctrine of de- light, is pretty uncontroversial. today than you were yesterday, and fending an explicit American interest you were happier today than you were Point four, we declare that the United States is committed to the of going in with overwhelming force yesterday. and having a clear exit strategy, sadly, completion of the mission to create a We need to face this challenge. We in this conflict, the Powell Doctrine sovereign, free, secure and united Iraq. will face it. I think the earlier we face was not followed, even though General That to me means that Iraq will no it, the better off we will be. Powell was second as Secretary of longer be a haven of terrorists. It will f State of the George W. Bush adminis- no longer be a play thing for a brutal THE IRAQI WAR DEBATE tration during the onset of this war. dictator like Saddam Hussein. So that That is another clear difference from The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under to me is another point that should be the Iraqi war of the past and another the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- uncontroversial. clear flaw in this debate that this reso- uary 4, 2005, the gentleman from Ten- Point five, we congratulate Prime lution will be debated several years nessee (Mr. COOPER) is recognized for 60 Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the Iraqi late. In a sense this is going to be a de- minutes. people on the courage they have shown bate that is unworthy of our troops, be- Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to- by participating and increasing mil- cause some 2,500 Americans have al- night as a Democratic member of the lions in the elections of 2005 and on the ready died, almost 20,000 are casualties. House Armed Services Committee to formation of the first government Now, the House of Representatives is try to place the upcoming debate we under Iraq’s new constitution. getting around to having a debate on will have tomorrow on the Iraqi war I think all Americans were impressed the war in Iraq, a debate that allows no resolution into context. to see some 70 percent of the eligible amendment, no change. We have to ac- It is very important that people real- Iraqi population braving gunfire, cept this as if it were perfect. ize that we do not get to vote on gen- braving bullets in order to go vote. I There is another lesson that we eral ideas here in Congress. We get to wish we had that level of participation should take into account, because you vote on specific pieces of legislation. in our own country. know that those who do not remember The case tomorrow will be H. Res. 861. Point six, the resolution calls on the history are doomed to repeat it. I al- I encourage not only our colleagues nations of the world to promote global most wish we could repeat the experi- here, but folks across America, to look peace and security by standing with ence in the first Iraq war, because this up on the Internet and see what the United States and other coalition under the first President Bush he was you think of it. partners to support the efforts of the so persuasive with a broad coalition of My guess is, and while there are Iraqi and Afghan people to live in free- partners around the world that of the many varied opinions on this con- dom. $60- to $80 billion cost of that war, the troversial war, my guess is that when Who is against that? American taxpayer only had to pay for you actually read the resolution, you Finally, point seven, we declare that about $2- to $4 billion, $2- to $4 billion, will find that there is remarkably little the United States will prevail in the the total cost of the first Iraq war to in it that is controversial. global war on terror, the noble struggle the American taxpayer. Why? Because Now, you know that resolutions are to protect freedom from the terrorist our allies were so eager to bear the primarily composed of whereas clauses, adversary. burden of cost of the war, the first Iraq which have really no effect, and then This is a resolution we will debate for war. there are a few resolved clauses. In this some 10 hours tomorrow. I think when Now, of course, we are involved in a resolution, you will find that there are you get down to it, there is really very conflict which has already cost a min- only seven resolved clauses. Let me little that is controversial about it. imum of $350 billion, but according to read them to you. But the context is somewhat con- other estimates, more likely $450 bil- They say, resolved that the House of troversial, because under the rules of lion, and it looks as if it is headed to- Representatives one, honors all those debate tomorrow we will not be al- wards $1 trillion, and almost all of that Americans who have taken an active lowed to amend or change this docu- burden is put on the backs of the part in the global war on terror, wheth- ment in any way. We will be required American taxpayer. er as first responders protecting the to accept it as if it were perfect. Every Allied contributions verge on the homeland, as service Members over- American has suggestions for change. negligible. You may remember that

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Jim Baker, former Secretary of State, our men and women in uniform, we RUPPERSBERGER to comment at this former Secretary of Treasury, was sent should be very much concerned because point. around the world to collect contribu- the Taliban seems to be on the rise. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- tions from allies. General Barry McCaffrey just re- er, I thank my colleague Mr. COOPER Well, where is the money? Show me turned from Afghanistan and briefed us for yielding this time to me. the money? Our allies have put up a last week and said that the Taliban I just returned from my fourth visit few billion dollars, but the American fighters were better equipped than the to Iraq with Speaker HASTERT and two taxpayer has been required to shoulder NATO forces, better equipped, in some other Members of Congress, and after the burden of this war. Of course, run- cases, than the American forces. Well, this recent trip, I am more convinced ning massive budget deficits, as the where is the Taliban getting all its than ever that the time has come to George W. Bush administration has money? Probably from the drug trade change U.S. strategy in Iraq. been doing, effectively we have been because Afghanistan, as most observers The ultimate goal is to establish a borrowing much of the cost of the war are aware, has once again become one free, open and democratic Iraqi govern- from foreign nations. of the leading drug exporting countries ment and bring our men and women in uniform home. b 2100 in the world. Their poppy production has exploded. We have done very little, I believe the best way to do this is to Increasingly Nations like China, in- if anything, about it, and that is fi- have the Iraqi security forces, specifi- creasingly Nations that are oil rich nancing not only the Taliban but other cally the Iraqi Army and military, like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Venezuela, Na- forms of illicit terrorist behavior, not take on responsibility of patrolling and tions like that are seeking to reinvest only in that country but around the securing their own country. I believe petro dollars. world. we must move American and coalition I ask, Mr. Speaker, does that make So, Mr. Speaker, this debate comes troops to the perimeter of the urban America stronger when we are increas- to us in a tough context. It makes it areas and let the Iraqi military patrol ingly dependent on foreign lenders, hard for men and women of goodwill to the streets of their cities. many of which are not our allies but focus on the text of this resolution, as Since the invasion of Iraq in March may, in fact, be adversary? Does that praiseworthy as it is. It also makes it 2003, more than 2,400 American troops make us a stronger, better Nation? difficult for some Members to acknowl- have been killed and more than 20,000 Mr. Speaker, in the first Iraq War we edge with a joyful heart the good news injured. The insurgents and al Qaeda were very careful not to damage the that we have received recently in Iraq. are using IEDs, which are roadside American military. Our troops went in All Americans should be pleased that bombs, and suicide bombers. We, at for a limited purpose, with an over- we have caught and killed Zarqawi, one this point, have not been able to defend whelming number, and exited in a very of the most notorious terrorists in the our military as we should because of safe and prompt fashion. That is not history of the world, a man who rev- these tactics. the policy today, even though Presi- eled in beheadings of innocent people, I believe a change in strategy in Iraq dent George W. Bush is the son of the who killed fellow Muslims with aban- is now necessary. By moving our troops first President Bush. don, all to promote his warped ide- to the perimeter, it will accomplish nu- So, all of these changes should worry ology, his non-Islamic ideology. merous things. Number one, it will us, especially those men and women in Mr. Speaker, I had the privilege of allow the Iraqi military to be less de- uniform, because I am an advocate of being in Baghdad the day that we pendent on the American military and letting the military be the military. caught Saddam Hussein. That was a our other coalition forces. It will send We have never had a finer fighting high point in the war in Iraq. That was a message to the Iraqi people that now force than the one we have today. It is a moment at which our troops were they have a new government that has an all-volunteer force. Our men and filled with hope and anticipation that been formed, it will give them the mes- women in uniform are terrifically ca- the conflict would not last for many, sage that this is their country, this is pable. It is incredible the challenges many years. That the Baathist dead- their government, and this is also their that they have met and overcome, of- enders and other Saddam supporters Iraqi citizens providing their security. tentimes without the help of their su- would quickly turn toward more peace- By moving to the perimeter, it will periors, because especially their civil- ful pursuits. also allow us to change strategy, to ian superiors in this war consistently But sadly, as we know now, we were show the Iraqi people and the Amer- underestimated the threat that our not ready for what came afterwards. ican people and the world that there is troops faced. We were not prepared for a franchising a change in strategy, that we are mov- When our troops first went in, they or spreading of the terrorist threat. ing ahead and that the Iraqi people and were told that they might face a few Some people view it as a nationalist the Iraqi military will now have less Baathists dead-enders, and of course, threat. Perhaps it is a tribal threat. dependence on us. our civilian leaders disbanded the Iraqi There certainly are serious divisions In order for the Iraqi military to be military, created all sorts of extra between the Kurds, Sunnis and the able to provide the security necessary, problems for our troops. We could not Shiias, but we should be prepared this we must cut the apron strings. By even control looting in Baghdad, the time for whatever follows the capture going to the perimeter, we will be able major city in Iraq. and death of Zarqawi because there are to do that. So, soon, disorder prevailed, and many other enemies in that country Now, how will we be able to do that? pretty soon we were on the verge of an who would love to exploit any weak- Number one, this is the beginning step insurgency that our civilian leadership ness that they see in the American to bringing our troops home. We will in the Pentagon was claiming it was forces. also continue to backup the Iraqi mili- really not much of a problem. Victory Mr. Speaker, I could go on. I see that tary when they need help. If they are was always around the corner. The my colleague from the Intelligence being overrun, they can contact us. President appeared on an aircraft car- Committee has joined us here tonight, You can be anywhere, and many of us rier and declared that the mission was and I do not want to rush him into who have been to Iraq know, in a Black accomplished. this, but I welcome Mr. RUPPERSBER- Hawk helicopter in Baghdad, as an ex- Well, that was, at best, premature. GER’S participation in this debate. He ample, within 10 to 15 minutes. Now we are hoping and praying the Na- is an outstanding Member of this body We have the best special operations tion of Iraq is not on the verge of civil and of the Intelligence Committee forces in the world. Our SEAL teams, war, and let us not forget Afghanistan, which is, of course, privy to our Na- our rangers, our marines, we have the where we have a smaller troop commit- tion’s deepest secrets. best in the world. They have the abil- ment that is still a vital one, and as So he bears that position with dis- ity to backup the Iraqi military when the NATO forces try to take over from tinction and honor, and I welcome Mr. they are in need.

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I hope it will be considered, grievously. We should have focused on focus on high-value targets and let us and by considering this strategy, it this earlier. again start bringing our men and will change our mission. It will be a I was not in Congress when the deci- women home. new strategy. It will say to the Amer- sion was made to go into this Iraqi con- It will not be necessary anymore for ican people, it is not the same old-same flict, although I was here for the vote our military to patrol the Iraqi urban old, and we know that the American on the earlier one, and I think it is im- areas and get blown up or injured by people are getting pretty frustrated portant that we hear the voice of our suicide bombers or roadside bombs be- when they see in the media every day troops and of our military com- cause the Iraqi military will now be in that men and women are being injured, manders. In many ways, these are the those same streets. our men and women are being injured voices that have not been heard be- This is a very important plan. It is or being killed. cause, in many cases, they have been something we should consider very This will then allow us to fight the drowned out by the civilian leadership strongly. war on our terms, using our air power, in the Pentagon. That civilian leader- Now, it is important that we get our our intelligence to be able to go after ship, particularly the Secretary of De- information from our military to make the high-value targets like Zarqawi fense, Mr. Rumsfeld, and the former sure that we move forward with this and also to fight the war on terror, be- Under Secretary, Paul Wolfowitz, have type of plan. I was in Iraq about 2 cause we are in a war against terror, systematically disregarded military months ago, and I talked to four of the not only in Iraq and Afghanistan but advice. generals who are really in charge of throughout the world, and we must Not only did these two gentlemen running everyday operations in Iraq, focus and use our specialty and our ex- consistently underestimate the threat, starting with General Casey, and I pertise to fight this war on terror. oftentimes, as General Schwarzkopf, asked them, is the Iraqi military ready Remember, our ultimate goal is to the great commander of the first Iraqi to start taking on the responsibility of turn this government over to the Iraqi war pointed out, they seem to be enjoy- patrolling the urban areas. Their com- people. Let them start creating job. ing their jobs too much. War is serious ments to me 2 months ago was that Let us help them create jobs. Let us business, and I think it is time that we they feel that they are getting close, start helping them deal with the issue hear or at least read the comments of that they are not ready yet. of infrastructure. If you do not have a several of our Nation’s top generals When I just came back a week ago, job, you are not going to have a com- right now and see their reaction to Mr. when I went to Iraq with the Speaker, munity, and we have to show to the Rumsfeld. I asked the same generals, how are we Iraqi people that their quality of life is At the top of this poster you see doing now, is the Iraqi military, who better under a democracy than it was Lieutenant General Greg Newbold say we have trained for two-and-a-half under Saddam Hussein, but in order to that ‘‘What we are living now is the years, is the Iraqi military ready to do this, they must have security. They consequence of successive policy fail- take on responsibility of patrolling the must have jobs, and I think we can ures.’’ Mr. Newbold was top Operations urban areas. They said to me, basi- help them do this. Officer of the Joint Staff, Commanding cally, they feel that the Iraqi military Our ultimate goal is to bring our men General of the 1st Marine Division, a could take on responsibility of patrol- and women in uniform home. This pe- recipient of the Legion of Merit, the ling at least 70 percent of the urban rimeter plan is the first step. I respect Navy and Marine Corps Commendation areas. If this is the case, then it is ex- Congressman MURTHA. I think Con- Medals. tremely important and urgent almost gressman MURTHA put this issue on the Look at the comment from Major that we let the Iraqi military start table so that we in this country and in General Paul Eaton. ‘‘Two-and-a-half doing the job, and we will then back Congress could start debating the issue more years of that leadership was too them up. about what is the appropriate strategy. long for my Nation and too long for my Now, after I came back from Iraq, we My only issue with respect to Con- army and for my family.’’ General were asked by President Bush to come gressman MURTHA’s issue about a time Eaton led the initial effort to create an and to brief him about the issues and certain is that I do not believe that we Iraqi army. He was Commander of the what our observations were. I ex- should give any enemy a time certain Coalition Military Assistance Training plained to the President a month-and- on when we are going to leave Iraq or Team, Commanding General of the a-half ago about my strategy of moving Afghanistan, but I do believe that this Army Infantry School. to the perimeter. He said he would con- perimeter strategy is first step to Look at the comment from Lieuten- sider that. bringing the troops home. ant General John Riggs. ‘‘They only When I brought up the issue this Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I thank need the military advice when it satis- time about a week ago, his comment the gentleman from Maryland for his fies their agenda. Well, that is not pay- was it could be a good idea but he has great contribution to the debate, and ing proper respect to the profes- to rely on his military, on the strategy his proposal is just one of the many sionalism and the valor of our mili- of his military commanders, and I un- ideas that could and should be consid- tary. When you ignore military advice derstand that. And I told him that my ered by the House of Representatives. or use it for your own political pur- conversation with the military com- This is a deliberative body. The de- poses, it is betraying the military.’’ manders in the presence of other Mem- bate tomorrow will allow us to focus on General Riggs was the Director, Ob- bers of Congress was basically they felt only one proposal that was drafted in a jective Task Force, Commanding Gen- they could start the process of letting secretive, partisan fashion that does eral of the 1st U.S. Army, and served the Iraqi military starting to patrol not allow ideas like Mr. RUPPERSBER- six tours overseas. the streets, starting to implement this GER’s to be considered. General Wesley Clark said, ‘‘They perimeter plan, which will, again, pressed for open warfare before diplo- allow the Iraqi military to start pro- b 2115 macy was finished. It was a tragic mis- viding the security in their country. It I think if you look at the debate, you take. It was a strategic blunder.’’ will allow us to start bringing troops will find that the folks who are most Look at the comments from addi- home, because if we go to the perim- short-changed in it are probably our tional generals. Major General John eter, we will not need all of the men own troops. Batiste. ‘‘Rumsfeld and his team

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I and he said a couple hundred thousand. tary Aid to Paul Wolfowitz and a Bri- trust our men and women in uniform He was retired early for having told the gade Commander in Bosnia. at all ranks, because so often today in truth, and no leader in the Pentagon Look at this comment from General this conflict the folks who have the attended his retirement ceremony; a Anthony Zinni. ‘‘Rumsfeld has com- most combat experience are not the clear snub in military culture. mitted acts of gross negligence and in- generals in the Pentagon, they are the You didn’t see General Shinseki’s competence.’’ General Zinni is a former colonels, the majors, the captains, the name on this chart because he has been CENTCOM commander. That is the re- lieutenants, the sergeants, and the pri- too tight-lipped to really blast the gional command there. One of the most vates in the field. folks who mistreated him in such a experienced men in the region, and a And with the advent of advanced grievous fashion, and mistreated him man whose advice was systematically military communications, in some for what? For having told the truth. disregarded by this administration. cases the plain old Internet, there has For having admitted publicly that it General Zinni was the recipient of the been a lot of contact and communica- would take a couple hundred thousand Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and tion between those officers and enlisted troops to do the job right. other distinguished awards, including men to find out the best techniques, Mr. Speaker, a lot of Americans don’t the Distinguished Service Medal. the best way to pacify a town, the best realize that not only do we have troops I happened to visit General Swan- way to engage in nation-building and posted in 120 nations around the world nack when I was on my first visit to get the infrastructure up and going right now, but our troops are under Iraq. He is the former Commander of again, the best way to use commander great stress. In military terms, they the 82nd Airborne Division in Iraq. We emergency funds, to help employ Iraqis call it OPTEMPO. Our troops have the met in Ramadi, one of the tough towns and get the water turned on, get the highest OPTEMPO now than our troops in the Sunni Triangle. Listen to what electricity working, and things like have had since World War II. That General Swannack has to say. ‘‘I do not that. But it has been a surprisingly ad means greater stress than during Viet- believe Secretary Rumsfeld is the right hoc effort. nam and greater stress than during person to fight that war based on his We are the greatest nation on earth. Korea. Our troops are stretched pretty absolute failures in managing the war We are the greatest nation in the his- thin right now. against Saddam in Iraq.’’ tory of the world. And one of the pri- Most Americans don’t realize that That is a vote of no confidence from mary reasons for that is the brilliance just a short while ago in Iraq, when one of Secretary Rumsfeld’s top com- and the dedication of our troops. We Tennessee’s own 278th Guard unit was manders. have a fighting force like the world has there in Iraq, in country, that half or Look at this comment from Lieuten- never seen before. It is the most force- more of the active duty troops in the ant General Paul Van Riper. ‘‘If I was ful group of warriors, the most humane country were in fact National Guards- the President, I would have relieved group of warriors, and the most ethical men, what some people view as week- him from duty 3 years ago.’’ General group of warriors ever. And we should end warriors. These men and women Van Riper is the first President of the appreciate that. We should be grateful from back home, who are not full-time Marine Corps University, wounded in for that, because we would not be able active-duty soldiers, were called up for action in Vietnam, and a Silver Star to take a breath of freedom without tours of duty for 6 months, a year, or recipient and other awards. their vigilance for our country. You know, Secretary Rumsfeld Too many of us forget that our men more to serve their country in the makes no secret of the fact that he has and women in uniform are posted in 120 sandy desert, tough climate, of Iraq. offered to resign twice and the Presi- nations around the world every day They went willingly, without carping, dent has not accepted his resignation. and every night on lookout to protect to serve our Nation. Well, I am proud of Secretary Rumsfeld our freedom. I repeat, 120 nations I am from the Volunteer State, Mr. for having offered to resign, because around the world. Most Americans, Speaker. We earned that reputation in certainly great blunders have been even with an atlas, could not even many of our Nation’s conflicts because made. But he has been very reluctant name those nations. Not only are our when duty called, our men and women to admit any of those publicly. Perhaps soldiers making a terrific sacrifice for back home didn’t have to be asked he admitted them to the President. us, their families are, their loved ones twice to serve. They took their rifle, It is important to realize that Sec- back home, and we should never, never their horse, whatever they had with retary Rumsfeld knew early on in this let a day go by without praying for them and volunteered for duty. That conflict that he was not really pre- them and showing our deepest heartfelt spirit survives today. pared for the job. In a famous leaked appreciation for their sacrifice. It also survives in the independence October 2003 memo Secretary Rumsfeld I wish our leaders in the Pentagon of Specialist Wilson, who asked Sec- himself said something along these would listen to them more, because our retary Rumsfeld that famous question lines, that ‘‘He did not have the men and women in uniform on the in Iraq about why National Guardsmen metrics to understand whether we were front lines of freedom know more about had to go scrounging around in garbage winning or losing the war against ter- the terrorist adversary than the folks dumps to find metal to attach to the rorism,’’ but he did know that we were in the Pentagon and know more about Humvees in order to try to protect losing the cost-benefit equation; that tactics and procedures for best dealing themselves driving down Iraqi high- the terrorists were effectively being with the terrorists. And if as my friend ways. Secretary Rumsfeld, you will re- able to use $80 IEDs to blow up $2 mil- Mr. Ruppersberger said, his proposal call, was somewhat startled by that lion tanks and take the lives not only for perimeter defense makes sense to question. But Specialist Wilson, a Ten- of Americans but of surrounding Iraqis. those military leaders, then I would nessee guardsman, got more reaction So this is an amazing moment. Here hope our civilian leaders in the Pen- from Secretary Rumsfeld, got more re- we are 3 years later. I have asked Sec- tagon would listen as well. sponse in terms of really armoring our retary Rumsfeld periodically in hear- We have had a lot of controversy be- Humvees and other vehicles in Iraq ings something along the lines of every cause early on in the Iraq war many of than the House Armed Services Com- 2 or 3 months, ‘‘Mr. Secretary, in Octo- our top military leaders said we needed mittee was able to accomplish. ber of 2003, after the war had begun, far more troops to go in and work with So I am proud of Specialist Wilson’s you said you did not have the metrics the Iraqis in order to preserve security courage, not only in serving his coun- to understand whether we were win- so that the nation could be rebuilt. try but in speaking truth to power. ning or losing the war on terrorism. Do General Shinseki, Eric Shinseki, was Secretary Rumsfeld clearly didn’t like

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I trust our plex working a little harder to up- One of the best ways to honor our troops on the ground and our military armor our Humvees, to provide the bul- troops is to listen to their good advice. experts, not our civilian experts, to get let-proofed vests, and other things that In so many cases our military leaders us through this because we have the our troops lacked for so, so many asked for more troops and those troops finest fighting force in the history of months and years in the Iraqi conflict. were not supplied. the world and that will keep America Why? Because our civilian leadership Read the book ‘‘Cobra II’’ by General strong. persistently underestimated the Bernard Trainor. He is another general f threat. whose name is not listed on this list IRAQ AND IMMIGRATION So all I would ask, Mr. Speaker, is but whose advice is very crucial and that the upcoming debate tomorrow, whose history of the Iraq war is a very The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CON- the 10 hours, be conducted in a civil timely reminder of what really hap- AWAY). Under the Speaker’s announced fashion, bearing in mind the relatively pened, not only in the early months of policy of January 4, 2005, the gen- innocuous text that has been put be- the war but later on. It is a truly tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) is recog- fore us; bearing in mind that the Re- shocking book that all Americans nized for 60 minutes. publican leadership must feel insecure. should read so we never repeat these Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I Even though they command an abso- mistakes again. So that we go into fu- very much appreciate the privilege and the honor to address you and address lute majority in this House, even ture conflicts better aware of the dan- the House of Representatives and the though they command the Senate as gers and better prepared, and so the American people who are viewing these well, and even though they control the American people are fully informed in proceedings that take place in these White House, they must feel so inse- advance so they are not shocked by Chambers continually as we deliberate cure that they would not allow any things, for example, that General Colin Powell knew all along. and debate. amendment to this resolution. I came here to take up another sub- Mr. Speaker, it is going to be an in- The context, Mr. Speaker, is that we ject matter, but as I listened to the teresting debate tomorrow. Ten hours face a heavily divided country on this gentleman from Tennessee, he raised a on a largely innocuous resolution. This issue. The House gave this war such a number of points that I am compelled will probably be used as part of the cursory debate when it was undertaken to respond to. I will just say I am glad public relations initiative that we are that most Americans were unprepared, I have a more optimistic viewpoint seeing now. I found the President’s trip as in fact the civilian leadership of the about the history of this country, to Iraq very interesting. I think he Pentagon was unprepared, for the about the current events, about the length, the duration, the toughness, stayed a full 5 hours. I hope he learned most recent current events and espe- and the cost of the conflict. a lot, because it takes 15 hours to fly cially about the last 31⁄2 years within over there and 15 hours to fly back, and b 2130 Iraq. Further and longer ago than that, to stay only 5 hours is not a great our operations within Afghanistan, Now there were many people in our learning opportunity. government who knew better. Sec- about how this Nation has conducted I hope, too, we will have fuller bipar- its foreign policy, about how the Com- retary Colin Powell was one, the four- tisan communication. When the Presi- star general who commanded our mander in Chief has made his decisions dent first announced that he was going on foreign policy, and the direction for troops in the first Iraq war, but he was to speak to the new Iraqi Cabinet by the future. plainly not listened to. teleconference from Camp David, I I would just back up to this. I would Many other experts in government, thought, that’s good. Maybe he can say that the gentleman from Ten- experts in nation-building, knew this speak to House and Senate leadership nessee, when he states that we are the would be a tough and long struggle. the same way, maybe even in person, greatest Nation, I do agree with him. But the Vice President, Mr. CHENEY, because there are so few opportunities We are the greatest Nation. We are the Secretary Rumsfeld and others insisted for that interaction, even though we unchallenged greatest Nation in the on, created several illusions: One, that work at different ends of the same history of the world. Often folks on the we would be greeted as liberators, street, Pennsylvania Avenue. other side of the aisle disagree with toasted, greeted with flowers, and that Mr. Speaker, we will get through this that statement, so I am very refreshed Iraqi oil revenues would somehow pay conflict. We will bring our troops home to hear someone on that side of the for the conflict. safely. Nobody knows exactly when aisle say we are a great Nation. In fact, Well, that plainly did not happen. yet, but we must stabilize that tough I look forward to us becoming an even Now we are faced with a situation region of the world. We must bring greater Nation going into the future, where we are indeed proud of the brav- hope to so many people who have been and we can’t do that if we are going to ery and valor of our troops, but the ad- oppressed, especially Muslim women wallow in guilt and self-pity and pes- ministration is still unwilling to pay and religious minorities and people simism. We have a positive track their bills. Until very recently, there who yearn for freedom. We can and will record. Did we think we could go to was no money in the regular budget to overcome. war and not face adversity? pay for the war in Iraq. It was always We welcome the good news that we Some of the criticism is that Vice an emergency supplemental. Every- have received recently. We want more President CHENEY and Secretary Rums- thing was unexpected. Now, finally, the good news. I think it will come, but feld and others said we would be greet- administration seems to be getting a there will be bad patches as well. ed as liberators, according to the gen- little more realistic and they are at As we face the debate tomorrow, I tleman. He contends we were not. least willing to call it, as Secretary think it is important for all Americans I was one of the first Members of Rumsfeld said, the long hard slog or to read the text first before they have Congress to arrive in Iraq after Iraq the long, long war. a strong reaction to it one way or the was liberated, and I recall and I have We can get through this. We have other, so they can read and see whether videotape of traveling down through a overcome all of our adversities in the the whereas and resolved clauses are Sunni section of Baghdad, where we past. We are the greatest Nation on offensive, or whether they find them as would be the most hated, according to Earth and the greatest Nation in the I do, largely praise for two central ob- national news media and the minority history of the world; but we owe that jectives that I think all Americans can party; people that you would think greatness in large measure to our agree with: praise for our troops and would be throwing grenades and shoot- troops, the men and women in uniform, praise for the valor of the Iraqi people. ing at you, and perhaps throwing and not too much to our civilian lead- We will prevail in this conflict, Mr. stones and making all kinds of vile ges- ership in Washington. In many cases Speaker. It is not easy to mark out tures at American conquerors. In fact,

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I couldn’t discern didn’t invade them, we liberated them. have had more troops in, and never what they were thinking. They didn’t We worked with the Northern Alliance mind that we are up now to 267,000 know who I was. They just knew it was and we worked with the people in Af- Iraqis in uniform defending Iraqis that not your normal transportation going ghanistan and gave them an oppor- are trained, uniformed, equipped, and through there. tunity at freedom. in these operations and initiating oper- So I did like we do in Iowa. We meet Their struggles are going on yet ations as we speak today in that coun- them on the road. We are uncomfort- today. In fact, there has been a reigni- try over there and performing very able with silence and without acknowl- tion of some of the opposition there. well. edging someone we see, so I began to But we are not hearing criticism. We For the first time Iraq does have a wave to these military-age Iraqi men, are not hearing the other side of the sovereign government that represents men between the ages of 16 years up to aisle say we never should have gone a sovereign people and a Nation where 45, standing along the sides of the there because we knew that al Qaeda they can begin now to build their fu- street in groups of two to three, groups was operating in Afghanistan. We knew ture. They have a Prime Minister who up to 18, and they may be 10 to 15 feet we needed to go in and knock out the has named a full Cabinet. And this Cab- away from my vehicle. The instant I Taliban. We knew that was a base of inet can now resolve many of the sec- did that, they waved back at me. They operations for terrorists who were tarian differences that are there within waved back and smiled with a gleeful sending people to come to this country Iraq itself and move them forward smile and gave me thumbs up. to kill us because they believe that since now they have a Secretary of De- Here is an American in Iraq, a Rep- their path to salvation is killing people fense and a Secretary of the Interior, a resentative, and just by the fact of the not like them, and we are one of their strong Prime Minister with some vi- identification of being an American preferred targets. sion that has taken a role to lead. It was all they needed, not necessarily a So all of this criticism of Afghani- takes time to put these pieces in place, Representative of Congress, there to be stan, 25 million people, mountains and and we have to let the Iraqi people part of that city, to see that country difficult terrain and difficult transpor- make these decisions and do that, and that now was for the first time liber- tation routes, has been muted by the it is taking place. ated in the history of the world. resounding success in Afghanistan. And So this criticism, why is it brought No, we were greeted as liberators. We the same people gave the same advice up now? Why do I hear the question, were greeted as liberators in a country on a country with the same population why did the National Guard have to that had not been liberated in their and different terrain, easier terrain but scrounge around for metal to weld or history. Of course, there have been dif- a different location, and different peo- bolt onto their equipment to protect ficulties since that period of time. It is ple, different countries surrounding them from IEDs? odd to me that the gentleman from Iraq, and we ended up with being greet- b 2145 Tennessee takes issue with the deci- ed as liberators. And in the aftermath sions and strategy that were made. In of the greetings as liberators, there This issue raised by the gentleman closing, he said he trusts our military was an insurgency that rose up; an in- from Tennessee, Secretary of Defense experts, not our civilian experts. The surgency that was founded and sup- Rumsfeld said, appropriately and accu- experts who put together the strategy ported by a lot of cash dollars, billions rately, you go to war with the Army to liberate Iraq were essentially the in cash dollars that were spirited out of that you have. And it implies you go to same people that put together the mili- Iraq, American dollars out of the banks war with the equipment that you have, tary planning and operational strategy of Iraq by Saddam Hussein, his regime, and then when the unforeseen happens, to liberate Afghanistan. into other countries where that money and it was unforeseen that Humvees And the criticism of the Iraq oper- was used again to pay for terrorists to would be used as military vehicles in ation is essentially the same criticism come back into Iraq and blow them- that kind of a combat environment. No that we heard of the Afghanistan oper- selves up. To detonate and build, and war in the past had seen improvised ex- ation. The difference is that in Afghan- make and set and detonate improvised plosive devices. No war in the past had istan it was over so quickly and over so explosive devices. seen suicide bombers that would run successfully, and people there went to Seldom do we see them come out of into a crowd of soldiers and blow them- the polls and voted and elected them- the shadows and attack our military selves up or a crowd of women or chil- selves new leaders and directed their troops straight up front. But the insur- dren, school children. No war had seen national destiny and live in freedom gency, what I call a terrorist-organized terrorists or the likes of Zarqawi. But for the first time on that spot of the operation, as it grew in Iraq, then so yet, even though no one had ever seen globe for the first time ever in their did the criticism grow. While this is these circumstances before, somehow history. That all took place in Afghani- going on, the lust for power for the the people on the other side of the aisle stan, even though the debate over here White House, the people on the other believe the President, the Secretary of on this side of the aisle, the debate on side of the aisle are willing to put our Defense and these civilian leaders that the part of the liberal pundits, was it’s military men and women at risk so are labeled to be so wrong, should have another Vietnam. You will never suc- they can achieve their political gain, been able to anticipate something that ceed in Afghanistan. No Nation has which would be to win back the White had never happened before, that there ever been able to go in and invade and House and seek to take over the major- is no pattern for and no indication for, occupy Afghanistan and get out of ity in the House of Representatives and and they want to claim that they were there with their military intact. That convince the American people that right, but I don’t think any one of is a hostile area that can never be oc- they know what’s best. them are on record predicting we ought cupied and conquered, and history has Well, Mr. Speaker, I’m not hearing a to watch out for improvised explosive proven that. That is the statement positive agenda. I am hearing this devices and I don’t think any one of with Afghanistan over and over and agenda that says pull out. Pull out to them were on the record saying we are over again. Afghanistan, another Viet- the horizon. Sit and wait until there is going to have suicide bombers in Iraq. nam. a problem and then move in. Somehow And I don’t think any one of them are But, you know, military success, po- this same message that keeps coming on record saying that these suicide litical success and economic success from the ranking member of the Armed bombers were going to come from any

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There is no one over selves because they have been trained needed medical care out of that theater there in that theater that was drafted in those countries to give up their lives in Iraq from Iraq to Ramstein Air to go to this war. They all volunteered. in the idea that somehow their path to Force Base and from Ramstein over to And, in fact, everyone that is over salvation is in seeking to kill those Landstuhl hospital, from there back to there now has re-upped in this same who are not like them, and that means the United States. And in those trans- climate of this war. So it wasn’t that us. fers, 36,000 transfers, and some of those they happened to be a National Guard The civilian leadership that led us people would have been transferred, I soldier that thought they would just into Iraq is the same civilian leader- think, counted twice, however that train 1 weekend a month and get their ship that led us into Afghanistan. The worked out, they lost one, one soldier 6-week active duty in and pretty much military leadership that led us into Af- en route. And that one that they lost take life easy and cash the check. ghanistan is the same military leader- was due to cardiac arrest that was they Those people had a chance to drop out. ship that led us into Iraq. If we are believe unrelated to the injuries. It is But they are re-upping in greater num- going to be critical of the judgment, an astonishing accomplishment. It is bers than we ever anticipated. That is the decisions and the tactics that were something that I can’t imagine how not a demoralized military. That is a used in Iraq, and the people that made one could even dream to have that kind high morale military that is reupping the decisions, then let’s hear it from of success. And they are, they are dedi- on these tasks, because they believe in the other side. Let’s hear their criti- cated. this mission, as I believe in their mis- cism for the same people, for the same The statement that our Republican sion. And we have an all volunteer decisions, for similar tactics that were leadership must feel insecure or military, and they are getting the best utilized in Afghanistan. And the reason wouldn’t bring up this bill and not training there is in the world, build we don’t hear that is because of the allow amendments, why would any upon the culture of efficiency and distinction between the easy results as leadership that was insecure bring up proud combat, and we add to that the opposed to a distinction between a this bill, this resolution that supports equipment that they have, the modern philosophical or a judgment disagree- and defends our efforts in Iraq? Why technology that they have, which ment. would they bring it up at all if they eclipses that of anybody anywhere in This is Monday morning quarter- felt insecure, Mr. Speaker? I will tell the world today, let alone in the pre- backing, Mr. Speaker, and nothing you that we are very secure in this, vious half a decade or more. They have else, and it is done for political oppor- very confident in this. The difference is the best equipment, the best training, tunism and no other reason. And while we are not getting this message out to the best personnel, they are all volun- we hear that, however much is said the people. This debate is so the Amer- teers. And our active duty personnel about supporting our military, that ican people can hear the truth about are supplemented by our reserve troops language, that talk, Mr. Speaker, un- what is going on in this global war on and our National Guard troops. And dermines our military, weakens their terror, and in particular, the battle- those people bring with them the skills ability to be effective, and they have field of Iraq. That is the mission that of their professional lives to supple- got to try all the harder. They have got we are on here tomorrow, to uncover ment the skills of the training of their to bolster their spirit all the harder, and speak truthfully and illuminate military lives, and that is a great com- and they do. And I go over there and I the good things that are happening, the bination for a highly technical mili- meet them and visit them, and their progress that is being made. And I in- tary that we have today, and that is spirit is strong and their morale is tend to engage in that debate and help how we could have the technical abil- strong. And they did pick up metal and with that cause and lend a hand, be- ity to put a laser on a safe house. bolt and weld it onto their machines cause every voice that stands on the Now there is an oxymoron. I bet you because that is what Americans do. We side of our military is a voice that ac- that is what Zarqawi is saying in the make do with what we have and we go celerates the end of the war and every next life. It is really an oxymoron. scrounge and find what we need and we voice that undermines or degrades or is There I thought I was in a safe house. get things in the pipeline as fast as we detrimental towards the effort and Well, it wasn’t such a safe house for can to get things up-armored and we erodes the credibility of our Com- those people. But to lay a cross-hairs of did. And today, and for a long time in mander in Chief, our Secretary of De- a laser beam on a, quote, safe house, Iraq there hasn’t been any equipment fense, our General, our Chairman of the Mr. Speaker, and seconds later have leave the wire that is not fully ar- Joint Chiefs of Staff Peter Pace, all of that safe house just simply detonated mored. And it has been a long, long our officers, any voice that weakens by a 500-pound bomb, and then to be time since anybody left the wire with- their credibility delays a successful sure, just drop a second 500-pound out a bulletproof vest and the right end to this war. And delaying a suc- bomb in there. kind of equipment to protect them cessful end to this war doesn’t just put It puts me in mind of something that from the flying bullets and shrapnel our troops at risk, Mr. Speaker. It Rush Limbaugh said before Desert that takes place over there. And our costs their lives. So I am proud of the Storm back in 1991. He said, Mr. Sad- medics and our medical corps, all of work that is being done. I am proud of dam Hussein, I have got some good the people that are taking care of our the character of the people that are news and some bad news for you. Now, wounded are doing a better job, far bet- serving there. I stand with them every here’s the bad news. Or actually, no, I ter job than ever in the history of the step of the way. I have never met a tell you, here’s the good news. He said world and warfare. They have trans- more honorable people. And I believe in we have a weapon, at the time he was ferred, the last time I checked this the history of America, in the history talking about cruise missiles rather number, and it is a little bit dated now, of the world, there has never been a than J–DAMs. We have a weapon, and Mr. Speaker, but the last number that better military go off to war than this the bad news is, let’s see. I am going to I had as I stood as we loaded a C–17 current crop that we have. Our Army, get this right. The good news is for us, with wounded out of Landstuhl Hos- Navy, Air Force and Marines, our Re- we can take this weapon and we can pital there in Germany to come over serve personnel, and our National fire it from wherever we choose into here to land at Andrews Air Force Guard personnel. And I don’t say that the country we choose, and we can fire Base, and some of those wounded sol- to disparage the efforts of any previous it into the city within the country, and diers would go to Walter Reed, some war or any previous engagements or we can put it in the block within the

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But at some maker because of some really good tar- building within the block, and we can point, this deterrent effect that says geting, some good intelligence, some put it through the window of the build- you are going to have to take us seri- cooperation from some other entities ing within the block within the city ously, we will not blink, we are re- over there, some good work with the within the country that we choose and solved to impose this war, this position coalition forces, good work with the you know, the good news for you is we of peace on this country, at some point special task force that had been shad- just shot off a half a dozen of those the losing side, in despair, sometimes, owing him and following him for a long missiles and every one of them missed but without having hope of coming out time and gathering in all the intel- its target. The bad news is the most of it with any other solution, throws up ligence and the intelligence tips from any of them missed by was an inch and their hands or as we say in a chess 400 a month a year ago to 4,000 a month a half, Mr. Saddam Hussein. And that game, tips over their king and says I today. They picked up enough informa- was the way Desert Storm was. And we have lost. I surrender. I am willing to tion to track al-Zarqawi and put those are more accurate today with the accept the consequences. I gave it my bombs right down in on that thing that weapons that we have. And it saves best, but the price is too great. I no he thought was a safe house, that we lives. And it brings the close of this longer have the will to conduct war. call a safe house, that was not so safe war closer, and it convinces the enemy That is what we are seeking to do in for al-Zarqawi. But you know, blowing that they can not win, and in fact, that Iraq. That is what we are seeking to do up that house made this world a lot they have lost and it is a matter of globally in this global war on terror. safer for the rest of us; so I will call it time, until they resolve to accept the And we are a good long ways down that a safe house by that standard. reality. path, and we would be much further And I am pleased and extraordinarily That is the object of war, after all, down that path and perhaps the battle- grateful that our military are there Mr. Speaker. And von Klauswitz wrote field of Iraq would be concluded if the doing the job they do with the profes- a book on war. And in that he said, the naysayers and the detractors from that sionalism that they have, Mr. Speaker. object of war is to destroy the enemy’s side of the aisle hadn’t first sent their And I am looking forward to this de- will and ability to conduct war. De- emissaries over there to surrender be- bate tomorrow. It will not go long stroy their will and their ability. You fore we ever went into Iraq. And we enough and it will not make enough could be sitting there with ranks of have relentlessly been trying to con- points to satisfy me. I think we need to tanks and all kinds of missiles and Air vince the enemy that we will lose and do this over an extended period of time. Force and Navy, and AK–47s, you can they will win since that period of time. And I will be here to join in that de- have all of this equipment. You can We will hear some of this debate to- bate. have an Army with 2 million people, all morrow, Mr. Speaker, and I look for- But I digress. I came to this floor to trained and ready. But if you don’t ward to that and we will knock those speak about a different subject matter, have the will to conduct the war, all of arguments down in this chamber. And Mr. Speaker. And as I listened to the the ability doesn’t count because you the American people will understand gentleman from Tennessee, I believe can’t unleash, you can’t mobilize that who supports the military, who that I needed to provide an alternate effort. So Klauswitz saw, if you de- doesn’t, who supports the Commander viewpoint from some of those opinions stroyed some of the ability, destroy in Chief, and who doesn’t. that came out here. And I do respect some tanks, destroy some missiles, de- And I would lay another principle out the gentleman from Tennessee, and he stroy some Air Force, take away the here that is not a negotiable principle, is one of the more intellectual people ability to provide fuel and food, that to say you are for the troops and that we have in this House Chamber, would destroy some of the ability, but against their mission. and his intentions are good and I be- also would deplete the will. If you lieve he is a strong patriot. I am just could destroy the will to conduct the b 2200 hoping to redirect some of his perspec- war, you have destroyed the ability to You cannot separate those two. If tives and perhaps that of some of the conduct the war. That was the philos- you are for the troops, you have to ask folks that live in that region down ophy of Klauswitz. And for years, since them will you put your life on the line there in Tennessee. 1832, that has been the definition of for the freedom of the people in this But I came here, Mr. Speaker, to talk war. Object of war, destroy the enemy’s country, this great country? And the about another issue, and it is an issue will and ability to conduct war. gentleman from Tennessee and I agree that stands out everywhere most of STEVE KING’s definition comes like on that. This great country, the United any of us go in the entire United States this. A war is never over till the losing States of America. But you cannot ask of America these days. It is an issue side realizes they have lost. You have someone to put their life on the line for that for perhaps a year has been front to convince them that they have lost. your freedom and tell them ‘‘but you and center in all of the discussions that That is all you have to do. And if you are on the wrong mission.’’ You have take place in the Fifth District of Iowa can simply send them a letter or go got to support the mission. You have that I represent, this western third of down here on the floor and give a got to support the troops. And if you Iowa. And certainly wherever else I go speech, put it in the CONGRESSIONAL separate those two, if you say I am around the country, it is a subject that RECORD and they would read that and against your mission, it is the wrong comes up. I see things happen in my of- say oh, boy, I guess we can’t win mission, you never should have gone, fice. There might be a group that against these people. I am going to sur- you should not be there, you ought to comes over and they have met and render. Maybe Ahmadinejad would just get out and come home, but if some- their organization has produced one or come to that conclusion, because you thing happens to you, you lost your life two or three or five or maybe six or ten know we are not going to give up on and it has been a worthless cause, that points that they want to discuss with that. We are not going to let that man is what they are saying over on this me and their positions of their organi- have his nuclear ability. But if we side of the aisle. One and the same. zation. We all do this on a regular could just simply send a letter and con- You support the mission; you support basis. And as I sit down with them, I vince them that they will lose the war, the troops. You cannot support the can see them going through those then they wouldn’t engage in the war, troops and not the mission. These points kind of quickly, and as they get but seldom will they give up quite so things are bound together, and they through those points, they want to re- easy. And so that means that we have are bound together because we asked serve some time. And whether it is an to turn up the pressure, turn up the them to risk their lives on a mission issue that seems to be relevant to their diplomatic pressure and then maybe do that we believe in and we have en- organization or whether it is not, they some economic sanctions and then dorsed that mission. will get down to where there is maybe maybe do a blockade and then if things And so the other morning not that 15 minutes left in our 30-minute meet- get bad enough, maybe we have to run long ago, al-Zarqawi went to meet his ing and then they will say, Now some

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And I engage in those con- into the area of while I speak here, the United States illegally, you are a versations, of course, and sometimes I there will be perhaps 500 people who criminal. find a little bit different viewpoint, a have illegally crossed the border, just And the penalty for illegal entry into little bit different way to solve these our southern border from Mexico into the United States is 6 months in a Fed- problems. But the core of this, middle the United States, while I stand here eral penitentiary and then forceable American knows this and the southern for this 60-minute period of time, per- deportation. That is what is written border knows this and even some folks haps 500 people. And it does come up, if into the law. I cannot think of a time out there on the left coast understand I remember right, to about one person when that law has been utilized and this and some folks over on the right every 8 seconds coming into the United the penalty has been imposed. And the coast also understand this because the States. time that I have served on the Immi- American people are great respecters I have gone down to the border a gration Subcommittee here in the of the rule of law, and we understand number of times to get a better feel for House Judiciary Committee, not one that if we did not have the rule of law what is going on down there. I have that I know of. It may be the case that here in the United States of America, been there on what they call the red it actually has been utilized, but I can- we would not be this great Nation that carpet tour with the Border Patrol. I not think of a single time. Mr. COOPER and I agree that we are. met with the ICE people. I have flown So people come in and violate our And now I am going on my own judg- in the helicopters over that border at immigration laws. If they get caught, ment here and not representing the night with the giant lamp that they sometimes they get a bus ride down to gentleman from Tennessee except that have on some of those choppers, and I the border. Sometimes they promise to we agree it is a great Nation. This Na- have done it also with infrared, infra- appear. Sometimes they promise not to tion was founded upon the philosophy red optical equipment. I have been to come back into the United States, and of the Declaration that sits in the back the stations. I have talked to the Bor- we know that people who break our of this book and the Constitution that der Patrol officers. I have gone back Criminal Code probably are not going was written upon the philosophy of the down on my own and slipped in on a to keep their promise if it does not suit Declaration. And these freedoms that surprise trip and arrived at the ports of we have and these responsibilities that them to do so. entry and gone in and talked to our So we have this border that is 2,000 we have are founded upon these three Border Patrol people to get a feel of miles long, 2,000 miles long, with 11,000 branches of government, not three co- what it is really like on the ground. people a day pouring across that bor- equal branches of government, not sep- And I have gone down to one of the arate but equal branches of govern- most dangerous and active crossings on der, 500 an hour, one every 8 seconds. ment, codependent branches of govern- that entire border and sat there at And where they will go is they will fol- ment, not equal. The founders estab- night in the dark for hours, in utter si- low the path of least resistance. It is lished this country with a constitu- lence, and listened as the cars came up like electricity, just a natural equa- tional principle, Mr. Speaker, that across the desert from Mexico, stopped tion. gives the buck stops here to the legis- by a big mesquite tree. They opened If you go to San Diego and build a lature because we are the voice of the the doors, let their people out. You can wall there, which we have done and it people. hear their backpacks hit the ground, is not quite finished but we are work- And so each branch has its own power pick them back up again. You could ing on it, if you build that, they will go base. And the executive branch is to hear them infiltrate back through the around the end. If you put some more carry out and enforce the laws. The brush to climb through the fence and pressure on there and put Border Pa- legislative branch is to introduce and come into the United States of Amer- trol there, they go into Arizona and pass the laws, and here we start all the ica on a night where there was just cross the border in the middle of the appropriations and the tax bills and about a three-quarter moon, not desert. And they will walk 20 to 25 they go over to the Senate where they enough to actually be able to tell you miles from Mexico to get to the border get processed over there and bounced exactly what I saw, but I know exactly sometimes. Sometimes they are back here, and then often to the Presi- what I heard. As I would hear those ve- dropped off very near the border. Some- dent. But it is our job to initiate the hicles come down there, there is only times they walk quite a ways. Some- funding, initiate the tax bills, and to one they would come there, and they times they will walk 20, 25 miles up establish an immigration policy by a came on a regular basis about every 20 into the United States to get to a high- constitutional directive here in this minutes, shuttling people down, drop- way where there is a predetermined Constitution, Mr. Speaker. ping them off, shuttle people down and pickup place and they will jump in the And so the American people respect dropping them off, and there they back of a truck or in a van or in a vehi- this rule of law that is built upon this would come back across the border into cle, and as soon as they are on that foundation of the rule of law called the the United States. highway and gone, that is the case. Constitution. And when they read that Some of these people just want to They are gone. Constitution, they know that the rule come into the United States, they say, And with the illegal drugs that come of law covers immigration. And they for a better life. And as I listened to into the United States, the difficulty know that we are obligated to establish that, I imagine that is true with some that comes with shutting that off, a lot immigration laws should the will of the of them. And it is a fact that there are of pressure says to push those drugs people be such. And we have passed a fair number that are here that are into the United States. So if we are that legislation many times through- working, that are raising their fami- successful in shutting those drugs out the history of this great Nation. lies, and are good citizens so far as we down at our points of entry, and I am But even though we have, I believe, can see. And they are our neighbors, not convinced that we are, but if the adequate laws to enforce our immigra- and they have actually built a pretty odds are a little better to drive a truck tion laws, the American people under- good appreciation and affinity within across the desert and drive across the stand that they have not been en- these communities. They have made border into the United States, they do forced. They have not been enforced themselves useful, and when that hap- a lot of that. Stray trucks, sometimes with anywhere near the vigor required pens, they make themselves good a semi right down the highway even, to slow down and stop the flood of hu- neighbors. with a whole load of marijuana in it. manity that is pouring across our But the fact remains that those who In fact, I was down there not too long southern border. came into the United States illegally ago, within about the last month, and

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And that lion worth of wages that come out of In fact, I believe the illegal drug traffic is the most vile and violent gang this the gross domestic product of the is more dangerous than the illegal hemisphere has ever seen. And below in United States. That is a powerful force. human traffic but they come together a false bed of that pickup truck, when And so if we shut down some of these in a package, illegals carrying illegal we took the jaws of life and opened it illegal drugs that are coming across drugs. They come in a package. up, there was about a 7-inch thick false our ports of entry, shut down some of And it is sometimes terrorists com- floor in there with a false chamber. the illegal people traffic across our ing into the United States, people that And in that chamber it was packed full ports of entry, then they simply go are from nations of interest. Isn’t that of bags of marijuana, each one weigh- around, they go out in the desert, they a nice politically correct phrase for a ing a little over ten pounds. So ap- cut through somewhere, and then we do terrorist nation, a nation of interest? proximately 180 pounds or more of this other thing, this other wise tactic, And we have caught people down on marijuana under the bed of that pick- I will say, and put that in quotes, we the southern border who come from up. And this MS–13 individual, he had build a vehicle barrier along on the terrorist nations, nations of interest, gotten into the United States. We were border. That consists of some 5-inch whose identification was in the high 20 miles inside the United States, but square tubing, drill a hole, set it in it, risk database for the Department of he looked suspicious, drove erratically. pour concrete in it and take this Homeland Security. When that hap- And they converged on him, brought square steel tubing and set it up and pens, that is the last we hear of that. I the helicopter, chased him around with then weld another piece of 5-inch don’t know how many there are. I a Black Hawk, brought the ground peo- square tubing, oh, about headlight high know it happens. I know it has hap- ple in, and finally corner him and col- on a vehicle that runs along there. pened fairly recently. I know that if we lared him. That is a vehicle barrier. It is not a caught some, more got away. Those Now, why would someone who had 180 fence. It keeps out cars and trucks. It that came here to do us ill are going to pounds of marijuana drive erratically is designed to let antelope and snakes pay more money to get brought into and tip off the officers to go chase him and any other animals go back and the United States through the illegal down? Mr. Speaker, I would submit forth because surely we couldn’t upset traffic route across our southern bor- that 180 pounds of marijuana was a Mother Nature by defending ourselves der because they have the resources to decoy, that it was a decoy that was de- from all the illegal drug traffic that is do that. When they have the resources signed to pull the helicopter in, to going on. It is designed to let wildlife to do it, and instead of paying a thou- bring all of the Border Patrol officers go through. Of course, if you can’t sand or $1,500, now I hear that the coy- in and the enforcement officers in so drive a semi through there or a ote prices have maybe gone up as high that when they converged upon that straight truck or a pickup any longer, as $2,000. Instead of paying a couple of vehicle with that 180 pounds of mari- then you just simply get your human thousand bucks to come in, it is a juana, the vehicle with 2,000 pounds of mules there because they can climb $30,000 ticket on some of them, which marijuana could shoot on through the through there as easily as an antelope means it is essentially a guarantee gap. It happens all the time. The offi- can climb through that vehicle barrier. that you are going to be here. Once cers tell me that on a regular basis. So they climb through with their 50- they are here, these are not the people Sometimes they are able to catch the pound pack of marijuana and a human that are carrying in 50 pounds of mari- decoy and the other load. That is how pack train of seven or eight or 10 or 20 juana. They are the people that are in they know. Sometimes that load goes or 25 or even, I heard one report, as here to be part of an enclave, to be part through and they are unable to catch high as 100 young men each with 50 of a cell that one day will rise up them. pounds of marijuana on their back, against us here in this country the way So those are the circumstances down trekking across the desert, crossing they rose up in France and in Spain there. And this border that sometimes the vehicle barrier by throwing their and in Great Britain and also just most is not marked at all, and in much of pack through, go through, put their recently in Canada. It will eventually New Mexico it has a concrete pylon pack back on and walk across the happen here as we are infiltrated by from ridge to ridge, as you can see desert, 25 miles to a highway, where people who believe again that their through an old style transit, put the there is a predetermined pickup loca- path to salvation is in killing us. crosshairs on there. That is how the tion, throw their marijuana in the And so, Mr. Speaker, the solution to border is marked. back of a truck, their bags of mari- this is not a simple one. It is not a sin- juana, some get in the truck and go on, gle component solution. But I have an b 2215 now they are in the United States to addition to this component that is a A vehicle can drive across that bor- stay if they choose. Some turn around very constructive one and an essential der anywhere. How do you control a and walk back to Mexico to get an- component to the solution. That, Mr. border like that when you have $65 bil- other load. This is going on night after Speaker, is the necessity for us to not lion worth of illegal drugs coming night after night, bringing these illegal just build a vehicle barrier, not just across that border? That’s billion with drugs into the United States of Amer- build a simple fence, but to build a a B. $65 billion, a powerful force. ica. wall, to build a wall that can actually I want to someday look that up and Sixty-five billion dollars worth, 11,000 be utterly effective in keeping illegals see just how that ranks in the gross do- people a day, 77,000 people a week, 4 out of the United States of America. If mestic product of nations. Just the il- million people a year. And we are we can do that, we can shut down 90 legal drugs coming out of Mexico into spending $8 billion a year to protect percent of the illegal drugs that come the United States. Ninety percent of our southern border. That is $4 million into this country at the same time. We the illegal drugs in America come a mile. $4 million a mile, and we can’t can force all of the traffic to go through the Mexican border. That is stop $65 billion worth of illegal drugs? through our ports of entry. And if it is $65 billion worth. If you couple that And why not? all coming through the ports of entry, with the $20 billion worth of wages that And so as I go down there and sit on then we can turn many more of our re- are earned here, much of it by illegals that border and listen and I talk to the sources on our ports of entry, where and wired back down to Mexico, those Border Patrol officers and ICE and the now we have thousands of Border Pa- two things add up to $85 billion. other officers down there, I am always trol agents that are out there trying to

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Actually them that did that. board box I have represents the desert they would go together a little better Maybe they would want to come with floor. The desert floor in a lot of these than that. Take these off the bed of the a ladder. Somebody said, well, if you areas where it will be suitable working truck, swing them in, drop them in just show me a 90-foot wall, I’ll show you a conditions. Sometimes we are going to like that, they drop in the slot, the slot 90-foot ladder. It is hard to carry a lad- run into rocks, sometimes into moun- holds them up. It’s firm. It’s fixed. And der across one fence and get it to the tains. When you hit the rock, you don’t it’s that easy to put together a 12-foot next one, Mr. Speaker. If so, we have have to dig any deeper. They’re not tall concrete wall, 6 inches thick, pre- an opportunity to catch them in be- going under there. So we will just pour cast panels, reinforced, of course, tied tween. I don’t think they are going to the concrete on the rock and put some together with tongue and groove in carry that many ladders across that pins in there to tie it together and we this kind of a fashion. And when we are many miles of desert. We will know will be fine. done with this, this is a wall that they what kind of tactics they are using, we This represents the desert floor and a are not going to climb through and can beef it up, but they are not going trench that I would dig through there they are not going to cut through. to breach this wall easily. They are not to build this concrete wall. This looks They may try to climb over and they going to go underneath this thing in at it from the end, a cross-sectional may try to dig under. It has not going any short period of people. They are view, I would say. Sock a trencher in to be that easy to dig under because we not going to go over it easily. They are and trench this. At the same time we are deep, remember, 5 feet deep. Maybe going to look at it and try to find an- do it, we would pour a footing in here we should go a little bit deeper. I other way. Some of them will decide, with a slot in it. And I would dem- wouldn’t disagree with that. now the transaction cost is too high. I onstrate, Mr. Speaker. This would be So they don’t go over the top, Mr. believe I’m just going to stay here in the footing that I would put in there. Speaker. I happen to have this handy Mexico and maybe go to work and help This would be a slip form footing, dandy little piece of concertina wire improve that country, because that which means that the style that you that I would put right on top here and country needs its productive people if see here with a slot in it that would re- install this wire like this. We could they are going to have any economic ceive precast concrete panels, the bot- have a little bit more concentrated future. You empty a nation out of its tom of this would be 5 feet deep. So it concertina wire so we could put two vitality and what do you expect is would be a trencher that you would rolls on here. On top of this concrete going to happen? I don’t know why it is sock in here. You would have some au- we could also put on any kind of opti- Vicente Fox is willing to see his best gers here on the side. You would pull cal equipment, vibration sensers, any people come to the United States, be- that together. As you pull this down, other kind of surveillance equipment cause the solution to what is wrong in you pump concrete in right behind it. that we so choose. This wall would not that country is within the people that I would put it this way. I would sock go exactly on the border in my mind are leaving, especially the people that in here, dig this trench, and as this but it would be back north of the bor- are leaving. trench moved on, I would be pouring der perhaps 60 to 100 feet so that there They aren’t all good folks that are concrete in that trench. Maybe the way is a patrol zone between. I would have coming here. A lot of them are but to go would be from about this end. a fence right on the border and that they come here for about three rea- Let’s just say that we are pouring con- would be the fence that thou shalt not sons. One of them is to come here and crete here and trenching this way. As cross. In fact, I would hang a sign on go to work, one of them is they are the trencher comes along, the concrete the south side in Spanish that says, running away from something and pours right behind the trencher, and check this web page, you can go to the maybe they are running away from the you move along at the pace that you U.S. consul and apply to come to the law down there, maybe they are run- can deliver the concrete to it and dig United States legally and that is what ning away for some other reason and the trench. This concrete will set up, you ought to do. I would put that every maybe they are coming up here to do and you would leave this slot in the mile. I would have a nice sign there us harm. That is about the only three middle. The reason for this slot, then, that would say, You’re welcome to reasons why people are coming here. I in the middle is so that it can receive apply. We welcome all people to come cannot fathom why Vicente Fox would the precast panels. apply and come to the United States promote the exodus of his own people. So now I have this concrete footing. legally, but don’t cross this path be- In fact, 10 percent of the population of Actually the earth would be right to cause you’re violating our laws. Mexico is here in the United States. the top of this concrete here on each Fifty-eight percent of the people in That is a number that I believe is prob- side. It sets in the ground 5 feet. It has Mexico believe they have a right to ably on the low side. The population of got the stability that is there. It has come to the United States. And so this Mexico before the exodus was 104 mil- got the strength. It has got a place to wall would have a value to keep out lion. If 10 million of them are here, receive these panels. illegals. It would slow dramatically let’s just say that number is inflated a Then, Mr. Speaker, I would have down. I think it would take 90 percent little bit. Let me round this down to 90 trucks pulling in within about 2 days of of the human traffic down. I think it million just for the sake of discussion. cure time. We would start setting in would take 90 percent of the drug traf- If there are 90 million people left in precast concrete panels. They would be fic down. And it sends a message to the Mexico and we pass the Senate version a finished height to 12 feet and about 10 south side of the border that says, You of this immigration that they passed feet wide. They would weigh about, oh, don’t have a right to come here. We’re here some weeks ago, and that version 9,800 pounds or so, 6 inches thick. They a sovereign nation and we take our ap- according to Robert Rector of the Her- would beef them up a little on the bot- plications at the U.S. consul. itage Foundation, the lowest number tom, taper them a little on the top. But this would be an effective struc- he has is that it brings in 59 million You would just take a crane and drop ture that would free up the Border Pa- people over the next 20 years. these in. trol. They would still have to patrol. I would tell you that our little old They would drive back and forth. They b 2230 construction company would not be would cut sign here. They would check That is 59 million people, added to at bidding this, I don’t know if you would for tracks. If they caught anybody out least another 20 million people. So we call it a conflict of interest or not, we here in no man’s land, they would be are up to 79 million people coming into

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Now these traffic at our border, and I want to the next 20 years, and are 90 million numbers, we are talking with a shut off illegal drugs at our border. I people left in Mexico? Some will come straight face, 10- to 12 million people, want to end birthright citizenship, and from those other countries down there. and saying it is not amnesty. I want to shut off the jobs magnet, and But I will say this that everyone who But in reality, this 10- to 12 million is I want to hold the line on this until we wants to come under the Senate more like 20 million, 22 million, 27 mil- can see that we have been effective. version, everyone who wants to come lion, somewhere in that category. The When that day comes, maybe there is to the United States will come to the bill that has been passed in the Senate time for another debate. But until that United States under that bill. takes us up to 59 million or 70 million time we have this bleeding patient, and It will not be an immigration policy or 92 million. The cumulative total for we have got to stop the bleeding. We that is designed for the interests of the all the immigration legally in the his- can worry about what the therapy pro- United States. It will be the immigra- tory of America, from the time we gram is if this patient recovers. tion policy that is designed for the began to keep records until the last With that, Mr. Speaker, I thank you wants of people who want to come numbers we could total in, and those for your indulgence. here. We have never had a policy like numbers would be 1820 to the year 2000, f that in the past, Mr. Speaker. It is not the cumulative total, Mr. Speaker, was the intent of our founders when they 66.1 million people coming into the LEAVE OF ABSENCE gave us the charge in this Congress to United States. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- write immigration law. That is the immigration total for all sence was granted to: We are charged by our constituents, of our history. Maybe it is off a couple Mr. ROTHMAN (at the request of Ms. by the people in the United States of or 3 million because I can’t add those PELOSI) for today after 12:00 p.m. on ac- America, to devise an immigration pol- before 1820 and I can’t add those after count of a family obligation. icy for the economic, social and cul- the year 2000. Statistics aren’t avail- tural well-being of the United States of able. There are 66 million people. The f America and nothing else. Senate version eclipses the grand cu- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED We cannot be a safety valve for all of mulative total for the history of Amer- the poverty in the world. For every 1 ica all in one fell swoop. They say it is By unanimous consent, permission to million people that we could bring in not amnesty, and it really isn’t any big address the House, following the legis- across our southern border, there are deal. We can do this because we need lative program and any special orders another 10 or 12 million people in the somebody to trim our lawns and trim heretofore entered, was granted to: same region down there that are born. our nails and wait on us in our man- (The following Members (at the re- But for every person, the average cit- sions and change our bedding and cook quest of Mr. DEFAZIO) to revise and ex- izen of Mexico, their average standard our steaks. tend their remarks and include extra- of living, there are still 4.6 billion peo- How much of this work is not essen- neous material:) ple on the planet with a lower standard tial work? How much of this work is Mr. EMANUEL, for 5 minutes, today. of living than the average citizen of convenient because it is cheap? I can Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. Mexico. use a lot of servants, if they are cheap. Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. So if it does our heart good to not So why can’t I, you know, that is the Mr. MCDERMOTT, for 5 minutes, say no to some of people who are our attitude. We have this new ruling class today. neighbors, what do we have to say to in America. They made a lot of money Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. people that aren’t our neighbors who hiring illegal labor, cheap labor. Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, live in much greater poverty. What do And they have got this attitude that today. we say to the poverty in Bangladesh, they ought to be able to hire this cheap Mr. ROSS, for 5 minutes, today. and what do we say to the poverty in labor also to wait on them in their Ms. WATERS, for 5 minutes, today. Africa? mansions and trim their lawns and Ms. MCCARTHY, for 5 minutes, today. The Senate bill leaves a lot of that wait on them and drive their cars. Mr. DOGGETT, for 5 minutes, today. open as well. The difference is it is They want to be able to hire them Ms. KILPATRICK, for 5 minutes, today. easier to travel here from Mexico than cheap and make a lot of money, and Mr. OWENS, for 5 minutes, today. it is from Bangladesh or Africa. So we they want to hire them cheap so when Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. would get more Mexicans than we they spend their money they can be Ms. LEE, for 5 minutes, today. would Bangladeshis. But that bill is well taken care of. Mr. DELAHUNT, for 5 minutes, today. wide open, and the future of this coun- This is what is happening. The mid- Mr. KUCINICH, for 5 minutes, today. try, the destiny of this country, hangs dle class is diminishing and shrinking. (The following Members (at the re- in the balance. That strength of America has been a quest of Mr. COLE of Oklahoma) to re- As the American people do this de- broad powerful middle class, not a vise and extend their remarks and in- bate, we need to come to an agreement. shrinking middle class. We have never clude extraneous material: ) The message needs to get over to the been an elitist country. We have never Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, on June 21. Senate, and it needs to get to the been an upper or lower class stratifica- Mrs. Foxx, for 5 minutes, today. White House, that we are going to tion. But the ruling class and the serv- Mr. BISHOP of Utah, for 5 minutes, stand on the rule of law, Mr. Speaker, ant class are all that will be left if we today. and that we are going to have enforce- let the open borders crowd rule in this Mr. CARTER, for 5 minutes, on June ment of our immigration laws in this immigration debate in America. 21. country, and that we cannot have, we Mr. Speaker, I stand first on enforce- Mr. OSBORNE, for 5 minutes, today. cannot have an immigration policy ment first and enforcement only. If I f that is essentially a guest worker, tem- am able to see a demonstration of that porary worker, amnesty plan, that is enforcement being effective, and it has SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED built upon the false promise of enforce- to be demonstrated for a number of The SPEAKER announced his signa- ment, when we have had 20 years to en- years before I am going to believe ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of force our immigration laws and over there is a commitment. Then in that the following title:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00184 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 S. 1445. An act to designate the facility of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- [EPA-R07-OAR-2006-046 2; FRL-8181-8] re- the United States Postal Service located at culture. ceived June 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 520 Colorado Avenue in Arriba, Colorado, as 8048. A letter from the Principal Deputy 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and the ‘‘William H. Emery Post Office’’. Associate Administrator, Environmental Commerce. f Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 8057. A letter from the Principal Deputy cy’s final rule — Pendimethalin; Pesticide Associate Administrator, Environmental ADJOURNMENT Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0056; FRL-8070- Protetcion Agency, transmitting the Agen- Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I 2] received June 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cy’s final rule — Missouri: Final Authoriza- move that the House do now adjourn. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- tion of State Hazardous Waste Management culture. Program Revisions [EPA-R07-RCRA-2006- The motion was agreed to; accord- 8049. A letter from the Principal Deputy 0026; FRL-8163-4] received April 28, 2006, pur- ingly (at 10 o’clock and 36 minutes Associate Administrator, Environmental suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- p.m.) the House adjourned until tomor- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Energy and Commerce. row, Thursday, June 15, 2006, at 10 a.m. cy’s final rule — Fenarimol; Pesticide Toler- 8058. A letter from the Director, Defense f ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0297; FRL-8061-4] re- Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting ceived June 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. reports in accordance with Section 36(a) of EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- the Arms Export Control Act, pursuant to 22 ETC. culture. U.S.C. 2776(a); to the Committee on Inter- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive 8050. A letter from the Principal Deputy national Relations. Associate Administrator, Environmental 8059. A letter from the Program Analyst, communications were taken from the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 8040. A letter from the Principal Deputy of Implementation Plans: Revisions to the worthiness Directives; Raytheon Model Associate Administrator, Environmental Tennessee Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Al- DH.125, HS.125, and BH.125 Series Airplanes; Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- lowance Trading Program [EPA-R04-OAR- Model BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A and U-125), cy’s final rule — Azoxystrobin; Pesticide 2003-TN-0001, EPA-R04-OAR-2004-TN-0001-2004 800B, 1000A, and 1000B Airplanes; and Model Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0540; FRL-8063- 13(a); FRL-8163-3] received April 28, 2006, pur- Hawker 800 (including variant U-125A), and 2] received April 28, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1000 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-20969; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-017-AD; culture. 8051. A letter from the Principal Deputy Amendment 39-14443; AD 2006-01-04] (RIN: 8041. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- Transportation and Infrastructure. cy’s final rule — Boscalid; Pesticide Toler- ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delega- 8060. A letter from the Program Analyst, ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2003-0246; FRL-8064-4] re- tion of Authority to Texas [EPA-R06-OAR- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ceived April 28, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2005-TX-0034; FRL-8164-6] received April 28, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 culture. Committee on Energy and Commerce. and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and 8042. A letter from the Principal Deputy 8052. A letter from the Principal Deputy -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and Associate Administrator, Environmental Associate Administrator, Environmental A340-642 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 23611; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-250-AD; cy’s final rule — Dimethenamid-p; Pesticide cy’s final rule — Protection of Stratospheric Amendment 39-14453; AD 2006-02-01] (RIN: Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [EPA- Ozone; The 2006 Critical Use Exemption from 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant HQ-OPP-2006-0216; FRL-7770-8] received April the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide [FRL-8163- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 28, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 1] (RIN: 2060-AN18) received April 28, 2006, Transportation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Agriculture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8061. A letter from the Program Analyst, 8043. A letter from the Principal Deputy mittee on Energy and Commerce. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Associate Administrator, Environmental 8053. A letter from the Principal Deputy mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Associate Administrator, Environmental worthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. cy’s final rule — Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tol- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Arrius Models 2B, 2B1, and 2F Turboshaft En- erance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0398; FRL-8057-5] cy’s final rule — Community Right-to-Know; gines [Docket No. 2000-NE-12-AD; Amend- received April 28, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Using ment 39-14423; AD 2001-08-14R1] (RIN: 2120- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- North American Industry Classification Sys- AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 culture. tem (NAICS); Final Rule [EPA-HQ-TRI-2002- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8044. A letter from the Principal Deputy 0003; FRL-8180-2] (RIN: 2025-AA10) received Transportation and Infrastructure. Associate Administrator, Environmental June 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 8062. A letter from the Program Analyst, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- cy’s final rule — Fomesafen; Pesticide Toler- 8054. A letter from the Principal Deputy mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0073; FRL-8062-6] re- Associate Administrator, Environmental worthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney ceived April 28, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- JT8D Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- cy’s final rule — Protection of Stratospheric 98-ANE-48-AD; Amendment 39-14398; AD 2005- culture. Ozone; Recordkeeping and Reporting Re- 25-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, 8045. A letter from the Principal Deputy quirements for the Import of Halon-1301 Air- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Associate Administrator, Environmental craft Fire Extinguishing Vessels [EPA-HQ- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- OA-2005-0131; FRL-8181-2] received June 6, ture. cy’s final rule — Glufosinate Ammonium; 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 8063. A letter from the Program Analyst, Pesticide Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0301; Committee on Energy and Commerce. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FRL-8060-3] received April 28, 2006, pursuant 8055. A letter from the Principal Deputy mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Associate Administrator, Environmental worthiness Directives; Turbomeca Artouse Agriculture. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- III Series Turboshaft Engines [Docket No. 99- 8046. A letter from the Principal Deputy cy’s final rule — Revision of December 2000 NE-33-AD; Amendment 39-14434; AD 2005-26- Associate Administrator, Environmental Clean Air Act Section 112(n) Finding Regard- 13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ing Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Potassium Silicate; Exemp- and Standards of Performance for New and mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tion from the Requirement of a Tolerance Existing Electric Utility Steam Generating ture. [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0299; FRL-8069-6] received Units: Reconsideration [EPA-HQ-OAR-2002- 8064. A letter from the Program Analyst, June 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 0056; FRL-8180-6] (RIN: 2060-AN50) received FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- to the Committee on Agriculture. June 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 8047. A letter from the Principal Deputy to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutsch- Associate Administrator, Environmental 8056. A letter from the Principal Deputy land (Formerly Rolls-Royce plc) Models Tay Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Associate Administrator, Environmental 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines [Docket cy’s final rule — Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- No. 2001-NE-02-AD; Amendment 39-14439; AD Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0404; FRL-8069- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 2005-26-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 5] received June 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the

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A letter from the Program Analyst, 2005-22794; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-097- AD; Amendment 39-14530; AD 2006-07-03] (RIN: FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- AD; Amendment 39-14536; AD 2006-07-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 30, 2006, pursuant to mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2120-AA64) received May 30, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. pany CF6-45A, CF6-50A, CF6-50C, and CF6-50E Transportation and Infrastructure. 8080. A letter from the Program Analyst, Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA- 8073. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 2005-22124; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-21- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- AD; Amendment 39-14427; AD 2005-26-06] (RIN: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4- -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, [Docket No. FAA-2005-20110; Directorate Transportation and Infrastructure. and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Col- Identifier 2004-NM-114-AD; Amendment 39- 8066. A letter from the Program Analyst, lectively Called A300-600 Aeries Airplanes) 14531; AD 2006-07-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- [Docket No. FAA-2006-24124; Directorate May 30, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Identifier 2004-NM-272-AD; Amendment 39- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320- 14534; AD 2006-07-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received tation and Infrastructure. 111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 Air- May 30, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8081. A letter from the Program Analyst, planes [FAA-2005-23400; Directorate Identifier 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 2005-NM-217-AD; Amendment 39-14429; AD tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2005-19-16 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 8074. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 135 Airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, structure. worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MO, and -145EP 8067. A letter from the Program Analyst, Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC- Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-20728; Direc- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and torate Identifier 2005-NM-003-AD; Amend- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- MD-90-30 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005- ment 39-14527; AD 2006-07-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model 22062; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-219-AD; received May 30, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA- Amendment 39-14538; AD 2006-07-11] (RIN: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2005-22403; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-144- 2120-AA64) received May 30, 2006, pursuant to tation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39-14426; AD 2005-26-05] (RIN: 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8082. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8075. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-100 8068. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Series Airplanes; Model A319-100 Series Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319- planes; Model A320-111 Airplanes; Model mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 131, -132, and -133, A330-232 and -233; and A321- A320-200 Series Airplanes; Model A321-100 Se- worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model 131, -231, and -232 Airplanes [Docket No. ries Airplanes; and Model A321-200 Series CL-600-1A11 (CL-60), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), FAA-2005-23142; Directorate Identifier 2005- Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-20453; Direc- and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R) NM-154-AD; Amendment 39-14532; AD 2006-07- torate Identifier 2004-NM270-AD; Amendment Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22627; Direc- 05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 30, 2006, 39-14524; AD 2006-06-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- torate Identifier 2005-NM-156-AD; Amend- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived May 30, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment 39-14425; AD 2005-26-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 8076. A letter from the Program Analyst, 8083. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 8069. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Cor- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- poration Models SR20 and SR22 Airplanes and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-200 worthiness Directives; Aviointeriors S.p.A. [Docket No. FAA-2005-23023; Directorate and -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA- (formerly ALVEN), Series 312 Box Mounted Identifier 2005-CE-49-AD; Amendment 39- 2005-20452; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-206- Seats, Correction [Docket No. FAA-20848; Di- 14533; AD 2006-07-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received AD; Amendment 39-14522; AD 2006-06-13] (RIN: rectorate Identifier 2005-NE-02-AD; Amend- May 30, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2120-AA64) received May 30, 2006, pursuant to ment 39-14323; AD 2005-20-26] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 8077. A letter from the Program Analyst, 8084. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 8070. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-100 mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Airplanes, Model A300 B4-600 Series Air- and A319-100 Series Airplanes, A320-111 Air- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, planes, Model A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes, planes, A320-200 Series Airplanes, and A321- -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Air- Model A300 F4-600R Series Airplanes, and 100 and A321-200 Series Airplanes [Docket No. planes [Docket No. FAA-2005-20918; Direc- Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes FAA-2005-23314; Directorate Identifier 2005- torate Identifier 2004-NM-269-AD; Amend- [Docket No. FAA-2006-24288; Directorate NM-189-AD; Amendment 39-14523; AD 2006-06- ment 39-14539; AD 2006-07-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Identifier 2006-NM-068-AD; Amendment 39- 14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 30, 2006, received May 30, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 14540; AD 2006-07-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- May 30, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ture. 8071. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. 8085. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 8078. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- worthiness Directives; McDonnel Douglas mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- worthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model ATR72 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-21909; DC-9-50 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA- DHC-8-301, -311, and -315 Airplanes [Docket Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-059-AD; 2005-23197; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-109- No. FAA-2005-20628; Directorate Identifier Amendment 39-14521; AD 2006-06-12] (RIN: AD; Amendment 39-14535; AD 2006-07-08] (RIN: 2004-NM-51-AD; Amendment 39-14529; AD 2120-AA64) received May 30, 2006, pursuant to 2120-AA64) received May 30, 2006, pursuant to 2006-07-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 30, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- 8086. A letter from the Principal Deputy 8072. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. Associate Administrator, Environmental FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 8079. A letter from the Program Analyst, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- cy’s final rule — Implementation of the worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-100 mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 [FRL-8163-8] and A319-100 Series Airplanes; Model A320-111 worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321-100 received April 28, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

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A bill to amend the Alaska Na- Associate Administrator, Environmental adults; to the Committee on Energy and tive Claims Settlement Act to provide an eq- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. uitable distribution of land to the 13th Alas- cy’s final rule — National Pollutant Dis- By Mrs. BONO (for herself and Mr. ka Native Regional Corporation; to the Com- charge Elimination System — Final Regula- CAPUANO): mittee on Resources. tions to Establish Requirements for Cooling H.R. 5609. A bill to require automobile By Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. Water Intake Structures at Phase III Facili- dealers to disclose to consumers the presence BLUNT, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. ties [OW-2004-0002, FRL-8181-5] (RIN: 2040- of event data recorders, or ‘‘black boxes’’, on BISHOP of Utah, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. AD70) received June 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 new automobiles, and to require manufactur- CHANDLER, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. COLE of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ers to provide the consumer with the option Oklahoma, Mr. COSTA, Mr. CROWLEY, Transportation and Infrastructure. to enable and disable such devices on future Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. DELA- automobiles; to the Committee on Energy f HUNT, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. FRELING- and Commerce. HUYSEN, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Ms. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for HARRIS, Ms. HART, Mr. HASTINGS of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS herself, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. DAVIS of Il- Florida, Miss MCMORRIS, Mr. HOYER, linois, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Mr. NEY, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. ROHR- Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Ms. ABACHER, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, committees were delivered to the Clerk WATSON, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. ROYCE, for printing and reference to the proper Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. WELDON calendar, as follows: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. of Pennsylvania, and Mr. WELLER): Mr. COLE of Oklahoma: Committee on CUELLAR, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, and H. Con. Res. 430: Concurrent resolution rec- Rules. House Resolution 868. Resolution pro- Mr. SCOTT of Georgia): ognizing the accomplishments of the Amer- viding for consideration of the resolution (H. H.R. 5610. A bill to prevent sex offenders ican Council of Young Political Leaders for Res. 861) declaring that the United States from using immigration laws to bring inno- providing 40 years of international exchange will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the cent, unsuspecting victims into the United programs, increasing international dialogue, States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. struggle to protect freedom from the ter- and enhancing global understanding, and By Mr. CONAWAY (for himself, Mr. rorist adversary (Rept. 109–502). Referred to commemorating its 40th anniversary; to the UPTON, Mr. HALL, Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. the House Calendar. Committee on International Relations. GENE GREEN of Texas): By Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin (for her- f H.R. 5611. A bill to provide for the estab- self, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. BALDWIN, lishment of a partnership between the Sec- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. retary of Energy and appropriate industry BROWN of Ohio, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public groups for the creation of a transportation CARSON, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. CLYBURN, bills and resolutions of the following fuel conservation education campaign, and Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. CUM- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- titles were introduced and severally re- MINGS, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. DINGELL, ergy and Commerce. ferred, as follows: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. FORD, By Mr. DEAL of Georgia (for himself By Mr. KELLER (for himself, Mr. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. AL and Mr. NORWOOD): MCKEON, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 5612. A bill to establish the GREEN of Texas, Mr. GREEN of Wis- fornia, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. KILDEE, and Mountaintown National Scenic Area in the consin, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GUTIER- Mr. HINOJOSA): Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia, and REZ, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H.R. 5603. A bill to temporarily extend the to designate additional National Forest Sys- HAYWORTH, Mr. HOYER, Mr. HYDE, Mr. programs under the Higher Education Act of tem land in the State of Georgia as compo- JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. JEFFERSON, 1965, and for other purposes; to the Com- nents of the National Wilderness Preserva- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, mittee on Education and the Workforce. tion System; referred to the Committee on Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode By Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- Resources, and in addition to the Committee Island, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, fornia (for himself, Ms. LORETTA SAN- on Agriculture, for a period to be subse- Mr. KIND, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LANTOS, CHEZ of California, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. LEE, THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. SIM- case for consideration of such provisions as Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. MALONEY, MONS, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. PEARCE, Ms. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MEEKS of New York, HARRIS, and Mr. MCCAUL of Texas): concerned. Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. MELANCON, H.R. 5604. A bill to require motor vehicle By Mr. GERLACH: Mrs. MCCARTHY, Ms. MCCOLLUM of operators transporting security sensitive H.R. 5613. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Minnesota, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. material in commerce to obtain a permit enue Code of 1986 to allow a tax credit for MCKINNEY, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. from the Secretary of Homeland Security, charitable contributions to private, non- GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on profit charities providing health insurance MURTHA, Mr. NADLER, Mr. NEY, Mr. Homeland Security. premium assistance and drug co-payment as- OBERSTAR, Mr. OBEY, Mr. OWENS, Mr. By Mr. WU (for himself and Mr. HALL): sistance, thereby transitioning uninsured PASCRELL, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. PETRI, Mr. H.R. 5605. A bill to authorize the National Americans into private insurance and RANGEL, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. Science Foundation to award grants to insti- transitioning Medicaid patients into private ROTHMAN, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, tutions of higher education to develop and insurance, and for other purposes; to the Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, offer education and training programs; to Committee on Ways and Means. Ms. SCHA- the Committee on Science. By Mrs. KELLY: KOWSKY, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. By Mr. HALL (for himself and Mr. GOH- H.R. 5614. A bill to amend title 14, United SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SENSEN- MERT): States Code, to vest in the Coast Guard pri- BRENNER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. SNY- H.R. 5606. A bill to designate the Federal mary responsibility in the Federal Govern- DER, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- building and United States courthouse lo- ment for the naval defense of nuclear power sissippi, Mr. TOWNS, Mrs. JONES of cated at 221 and 211 West Ferguson Street in facilities located on navigable waters of the Ohio, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. Tyler, Texas, as the ‘‘William M. Steger Fed- United States, and for other purposes; to the WATERS, Ms. WATSON, Mr. WATT, Mr. eral Building and United States Court- Committee on Transportation and Infra- WAXMAN, Mr. WEINER, Mr. WEXLER, house’’; to the Committee on Transportation structure. Mr. WOLF, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. WYNN, and Infrastructure. By Mr. PALLONE (for himself and Mr. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. BUTTER- By Mr. KUHL of New York: STARK): FIELD, Mr. CLAY, Mr. DAVIS of Ala- H.R. 5607. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 5615. A bill to amend title II of the So- bama, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. NOR- enue Code of 1986 to allow a $2,000 refundable cial Security Act to waive the 24–month TON, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. RUSH): credit for individuals who are active mem- waiting period for Medicare coverage of indi- H. Res. 867. Resolution honoring the life bers of volunteer firefighting and emergency viduals disabled with distant stage cancer; to and accomplishments of James Cameron; to medical service organizations; to the Com- the Committee on Ways and Means. the Committee on Government Reform. mittee on Ways and Means. By Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota: By Mr. MCCOTTER: By Mr. HALL (for himself and Mr. PAL- H.R. 5616. A bill to establish a National H. Res. 869. Resolution informing the LONE): Commission on the Infrastructure of the American people of our Nation’s progress in H.R. 5608. A bill to amend the Public United States; to the Committee on Trans- the world War on Terror, defining the situa- Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of portation and Infrastructure. tion and the stakes in the battle against the

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terrorist enemy in the sovereign, demo- H.R. 2089: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. H.R. 5365: Mr. FILNER. cratic, and united nation of Iraq, and declar- H.R. 2206: Mr. CLEAVER and Mr. KUHL of H.R. 5388: Mr. HOLT. ing the unwavering dedication of the United New York. H.R. 5392: Mr. MCCOTTER. States to defend humanity, expand liberty, H.R. 2230: Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 5402: Mr. JEFFERSON and Ms. JACKSON- defeat the terrorist enemy, and win the H.R. 2317: Ms. NORTON. LEE of Texas. world War on Terror; referred to the Com- H.R. 2560: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 5416: Mr. PORTER, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. mittee on International Relations, and in ad- H.R. 2717: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. ISSA, Mr. NUNES, Mr. RADANOVICH, and Mr. dition to the Committee on Armed Services, H.R. 2730: Mr. TOWNS. COSTA. for a period to be subsequently determined H.R. 3379: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. H.R. 5417: Mr. ANDREWS. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- H.R. 3380: Mr. BROWN of Ohio and Mr. MOL- H.R. 5444: Mr. MILLER of Florida. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- LOHAN. H.R. 5455: Mr. BASS, Mr. LANTOS, and Mr. risdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 3437: Mr. PLATTS. KUCINICH. By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER (for him- H.R. 3470: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. H.R. 5457: Mr. TERRY and Mr. MILLER of self, Mr. HOYER, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. H.R. 3471: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Florida. GILCHREST, Mr. WYNN, Mr. BARTLETT H.R. 3478: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 5459: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. H.R. 3762: Mrs. KELLY. of Maryland, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Mr. H.R. 5466: Mr. PLATTS. H.R. 4042: Mr. CARTER and Mr. MCCAUL of VAN HOLLEN): H.R. 5474: Mr. WELLER. Texas. H. Res. 870. Resolution congratulating and H.R. 5476: Mrs. MYRICK. H.R. 4140: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Mr. commending the Port of Baltimore on the H.R. 5526: Mr. BOUSTANY. FRANK of Massachusetts. occasion of its 300th anniversary; to the H.R. 5550: Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. H.R. 4157: Ms. GRANGER. Committee on Government Reform. HINCHEY. H.R. 4188: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 5554: Mr. KLINE and Mr. MARCHANT. f KUCINICH. H.R. 5563: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 4304: Mr. ROTHMAN. H.R. 5573: Mr. ROSS and Mr. NUNES. PRIVATE BILLS AND H.R. 4366: Mr. KIRK. H.R. 5574: Mr. ROSS. RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4400: Mr. HERGER. H.R. 5588: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 4435: Mr. SCHIFF. Under clause 3 of rule XII, private STRICKLAND, Mr. ROSS, Mr. MEEKS of New H.R. 4480: Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of bills and resolutions of the following Florida. York, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. CORRINE titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 4517: Mr. PETRI. ferred, as follows: H.R. 4547: Mr. PEARCE. BROWN of Florida, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. DOYLE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. CARSON, Ms. By Mr. CANNON: H.R. 4583: Mr. SIMMONS. BORDALLO, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. LARSON of H.R. 5618. A bill to extend the patent term H.R. 4597: Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Connecticut, Mr. BACA, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. for the badge of the American Legion Wom- and Mr. FARR. CASE, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, en’s Auxiliary, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 4600: Mr. WEXLER and Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. CLAY, Mr. DEFA- Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 4641: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, ZIO, Mr. SKELTON, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- By Mr. CANNON: Mr. FEENEY, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. ROHR- fornia, and Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 5619. A bill to extend the patent term ABACHER, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, and H.R. 5598: Mr. SHAYS. for the badge of the American Legion, and Mr. CARTER. H.J. Res. 58: Mr. SMITH of Texas. for other purposes; to the Committee on the H.R. 4739: Mr. GONZALEZ. H.J. Res. 73: Ms. SLAUGHTER. Judiciary. H.R. 4857: Mr. OSBORNE. H. Con. Res. 222: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. By Mr. CANNON: H.R. 4890: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BAKER, H. Con. Res. 340: Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. H.R. 5620. A bill to extend the patent term and Mr. SHAW. GRIJALVA, and Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Flor- for the badge of the Sons of the American H.R. 4903: Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. ida. Legion, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 4956: Mr. BOOZMAN and Ms. CORRINE H. Con. Res. 388: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. mittee on the Judiciary. BROWN of Florida. H. Con. Res. 390: Mr. SCHIFF. By Mr. DAVIS of Illinois: H.R. 4980: Mr. PEARCE. H. Con. Res. 411: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, H.R. 5621. A bill for the relief of Eqbal H.R. 5005: Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. HERGER, Mr. Mr. WOLF, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. Shaikh; to the Committee on the Judiciary. AKIN, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. CARTER, Mr. GORDON, MS. GINNY BROWN- f H.R. 5009: Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. WAITE of Florida, Mr. TURNER, Mr. WELLER, H.R. 5013: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 5022: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. NORWOOD, and Mr. GOODLATTE. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 5134: Mr. NORWOOD and Mr. OBERSTAR. H. Con. Res. 415: Mr. BURTON of Indiana, were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 5146: Mr. MCCOTTER and Mr. BUT- Mr. SCHIFF, and Mr. ENGEL. tions as follows: TERFIELD. H. Con. Res. 416: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. GON- H.R. 5159: Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. CAMP of Michi- ZALEZ. H.R. 517: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of gan, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. PUTNAM. H. Res. 295: Mr. HINCHEY. Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. COSTA, Mrs. TAU- H.R. 5182: Mr. CARDIN, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. H. Res. 466: Mr. YOUNG of Florida. SCHER, Ms. HARMAN, and Mr. ORTIZ. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. OBERSTAR, and H. Res. 723: Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 550: Mr. BOSWELL. Mr. MCCRERY. H. Res. 745: Mr. GORDON, Mr. PETERSON of H.R. 559: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. H.R. 5201: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. CAL- Minnesota, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, and H.R. 583: Mr. EDWARDS. VERT, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. ZOE LOF- Mr. SHERWOOD. H.R. 676: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. GREN of California, and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H. Res. 825: Mr. MARSHALL. H.R. 699: Mr. COSTELLO and Mr. CANNON. H.R. 5225: Ms. HART, Mr. ALLEN, and Mr. H. Res. 863: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. CARSON, H.R. 807: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. MURTHA. Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. BUTTER- H.R. 910: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. H.R. 5230: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. FIELD, and Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 920: Mr. CRENSHAW. H.R. 5249: Mr. SCHIFF and Mr. TIAHRT. H.R. 994: Mr. PICKERING, Ms. CORRINE H.R. 5291: Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- f BROWN of Florida, and Mr. RENZI. ida. H.R. 1217: Mr. GORDON. H.R. 5321: Mr. CLAY and Mr. OWENS. H.R. 1264: Mr. OBERSTAR. H.R. 5328: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BACA, and DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 1298: Mr. PORTER, Mr. LEACH, and Miss Ms. WOOLSEY. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MCMORRIS. H.R. 5337: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Ms. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1426: Mr. NORWOOD. HARMAN, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- H.R. 1438: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. MCHENRY. sissippi, Mr. BACA, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. CUM- were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 1996: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. JACK- MINGS, and Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- lutions as follows: SON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. STARK. fornia. H.R. 2048: Mr. STRICKLAND.

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RECOGNIZING JIMMY E. STEELE ment of the Child Welfare League of Amer- of funding with thirty-eight states spending III FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK ica, CWLA. I am honored to submit com- $194 million in SSBG funds in 2004 for child OF EAGLE SCOUT ments on behalf of CWLA, and our nearly 900 protective services. These funds include public and private nonprofit, child-serving some TANF dollars transferred into SSBG. member agencies this afternoon. The atten- We highlight this because SSBG, which is HON. SAM GRAVES tion given by the Human Resources Sub- under the jurisdiction of this subcommittee, OF MISSOURI committee of the Ways and Means Com- is threatened with a potential reduction of $500 million in the President’s proposed FY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mittee focusing on the child protective serv- ices system and the reauthorization of the 2007 budget, a thirty percent reduction in Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Promoting Safe and Stable Families, PSSF, funding that would be devastating to CPS Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause program further shows the intent to ensure and many other child welfare services. State that our children have the appropriate re- CPS systems also draw from the Child Abuse to recognize Jimmy E. Steele III, a very spe- Prevention and Treatment Act, CAPTA, but cial young man who has exemplified the finest sources and services available to them. CWLA believes that as a country we must funding under the state grants part of that qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- confirm our commitment to prevent child program is limited to $27 million and has ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- abuse and neglect and to support children never reached its full authorized funding ica, Troop 167, and in earning the most pres- who have been abused and neglected. We sup- level. tigious award of Eagle Scout. port strengthened partnerships between fed- A CPS system that functions well is one Jimmy has been very active with his troop, eral, state, and local governments and pro- that has a fully staffed and competent work- force. When understaffed and overworked, viders in the nonprofit and charitable com- participating in many scout activities. Over the this system of child protection will fail. munities in order to do a better job of pro- many years Jimmy has been involved with CWLA cannot emphasize enough the need for tecting our nation’s children. scouting, he has not only earned numerous a national child welfare workforce strategy merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- IMPROVING THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM that puts well trained and educated workers ily, peers, and community. Due to Jimmy’s CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES in place, keeps caseloads at manageable lev- hard work and leadership, the Winston R–VI In 2004, an estimated 3 million children els, and provides competent supervision and school baseball field now proudly displays a were reported as abused or neglected and re- ongoing training. ceived an assessment or screening to deter- It is also important to note that CPS is new flag pole and American Flag. only one part of the child welfare system and Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in mine whether or not there was evidence of abuse or neglect. Approximately 872,000 chil- it cannot be viewed in isolation. If the ef- commending Jimmy E. Steele III for his ac- dren were substantiated as abused or ne- forts at reunification of a family fail, or the complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- glected. These numbers are similar to pre- adoption fails, or services are not available for families and children who come into con- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the vious years. Another consistent pattern is tact with the system, then we may find these highest distinction of Eagle Scout. that more than sixty percent of child victims very same children entering the system were victims of neglect, while eighteen per- f again. Children with a prior history of mal- cent were physically abused and ten percent treatment are more likely to experience a CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF were sexually abused. Thirty percent of vic- recurrence of maltreatment than those who AMERICA tims were age 3 or younger. We also know were not prior victims. that 1,490 children died from child abuse in 2004. Overall eighty-three percent of the time THE NEED FOR SERVICES HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL a parent or parents were involved in the CWLA’s vision for an optimal child welfare OF NEW YORK abuse. Another consistent statistic from system encompasses a continuum of services IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year to year is that of the children who have ranging from prevention of abuse and neglect to permanency and stability for children who Wednesday, June 14, 2006 been substantiated as abused or neglected, nearly 40 percent do not receive follow up experience out of home care. Key ingredients Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to services. of this system are a family-centered ap- bring to your attention the outstanding work The foundation on which child protective proach, an ample, stable, and highly profes- and commitment of the Child Welfare League services, CPS, is established and what should sional workforce, the availability and tar- geted application of services to prevent child of America, CWLA. This organization acts on always be the first goal of any CPS response is keeping children safe from child abuse and abuse and neglect, maintaining families the premise that every child is valuable and when maltreatment has occurred and child has something to contribute to society. They neglect. The CPS response begins with the assessment of reports of child abuse and ne- safety can be reasonably assured, and achiev- believe that our children are entitled to glect. If CPS determines the child is at risk ing permanency and stability for children nurturance, protection, and the chance to de- of abuse and neglect or has been abused or who must experience foster care. These com- velop to his or her full human potential. neglected, CPS should ensure the child and ponents are consistent with current research The CWLA testified before the Human Re- his or her family receive services and sup- and with federal expectations associated ports from the public child protection agen- with the Child and Family Service Review sources Subcommittee of the Ways and process. Means Committee on May 23, 2006 to review cy and the community. Family centered approach proposals to improve child protective services, CWLA believes the best ways to ensure Research in child maltreatment, juvenile all in an effort to highlight the importance of children are safe from all forms of maltreat- ment are comprehensive, community-based justice, children’s mental health, and parent the child welfare system in ensuring that chil- approaches to protecting children and sup- education supports the effectiveness of inter- dren and families are afforded the necessary porting and strengthening families. Public ventions that involve the entire family over resources and services available. and private agencies, in collaboration with those targeting the individual parent or Although the family and the child welfare individual citizens and community entities, child alone. A family-centered approach en- system have specific responsibilities, we all can prevent and remedy child maltreatment, gages families in addressing the problems know that society as a whole shares the re- achieve child safety, and promote child and that affect the care of their children. Such family well-being. engagement has been linked positively to sponsibility for promoting healthy human compliance with and completion of case growth and development. Child protective service, CPS, systems in the fifty states are funded by a variety of plans. I am submitting at this time part I of the tes- sources. In fact, funding goes beyond the two Stable professional workforce timony given by CWLA and hope that you will programs specifically targeted for today’s Effective child welfare services are based find it informative. hearing, the IV–B part 1 and IV–B part 2 pro- on accurate differential assessments and re- Hello, I am Linda Spears, Vice President of grams. Consistently the Social Services quire knowledge of human behavior, the fac- Corporate Communications and Develop- Block Grant, SSBG, serves as a major source tors underlying child maltreatment, and the

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A wealth of research demonstrates the im- gests the need for staff that have formal so- Services targeting youth who will exit fos- portance of children being nurtured in a sta- cial work education, especially that obtained ter care to independence are another impor- ble family environment, confirming the need through specialized child welfare programs tant component of a continuum of care. to move those who must enter foster care such as those developed through Title IV–E- Studies have identified four key elements: into permanent living situations as quickly supported agency-university partnerships. school completion, high-intensity supports as possible. Recent studies suggest that, Studies further point to the importance of over time, a work experience component, and when children must leave their families, consistent mentoring by competent super- the presence of a stable, caring adult as fac- well-supported kinship placements have the visors, and to a supportive and flexible orga- tors leading to successful transition of youth potential to provide more stable and normal- nizational environment. All of these factors to work and independence. Youth have been izing environments than unrelated family have been linked to reduced staff turnover, shown to benefit from a plan based on sys- care. which recent research suggests is critically tematic assessment, combined with focused Most children who enter foster care are important both to minimize costs associated skills development, involvement of care- able to return to their families of origin, with frequent hiring and training and to im- givers as teachers, and re-establishing or often within less than one year. However, prove outcomes for children and families. maintaining connections to birth/extended when that is not possible, alternatives such Greater amount of caseworker contact with family and community. as adoption or subsidized guardianship can children and parents has also been associated offer long term stability. Cost analyses of f with better outcomes. These findings make child welfare services have linked kinship it imperative that agencies maintain staff in TRIBUTE TO THE HOUGHTON care and subsidized guardianship to cost sav- sufficient numbers to provide manageable ings. One study found the cost of effecting an GREMLINS BASKETBALL TEAM workloads that do not require caseworkers adoption for children in foster care to range to sacrifice the provision of direct services in from $6,000 to $28,539, or an average of $19,141, order to complete administrative tasks and HON. BART STUPAK suggesting that this permanency alternative documentation. OF MICHIGAN has the potential to achieve a substantial Prevention of abuse and neglect savings over long term foster care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Studies have demonstrated the effective- While research supports the use of family Wednesday, June 14, 2006 ness or promise of several approaches to pre- care when deemed appropriate by a full as- vention of child maltreatment. Models such sessment, group care is another placement Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as Nurse Family Partnerships and Healthy option that may offer benefits for certain honor 12 extraordinary young women and Families have produced evidence that they youth when used strategically, for a period their coaches who showed incredible deter- positively impact a variety of outcomes for of time indicated by ongoing assessment, and mination, character and athleticism in winning children and families, including prevention as part of a plan to maintain or rebuild fam- the 2005 Girls Class-C State of Michigan Bas- of abuse and neglect. Likewise, high quality ily and community connections. However, ketball Championship. pre-kindergarten programs like the Chicago family care, even in therapeutic foster care As the 2005 season commenced, the Child Parent Centers and Head Start that in- settings with multiple supportive services, clude parental involvement and supports tends to be substantially less expensive. Houghton Gremlins were considered by many observers to be in a rebuilding phase. How- have also demonstrated effectiveness. Inde- Aftercare and transitional services pendent studies have found that the finan- ever, this dedicated team of young women Data indicate that about 25 percent of all cial savings achieved by the most effective of was determined to shed that label, disprove children who exit out-of-home care will re- these approaches far exceeds their costs. Rig- turn at some point, often within one year. the skeptics and move beyond the regional orous cost-benefit analyses conducted by the The likelihood of re-entry is especially great level. Washington State Institute for Public Policy when children or parents have more numer- The young women of the 2005 Houghton showed cost savings for several pre-kinder- ous or complex needs or when they are ex- Gremlins were not the tallest team. In fact, not garten and home visitation programs as well posed to more extreme environmental as for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, a a single one of their players stood above 5 stressors. Although the likelihood of mal- center-based intervention that provides di- feet and 8 inches. Many of the teams the treatment recurrence and/or subsequent re- rect coaching to parents as they interact Gremlins faced had players who were taller entry into foster care is undoubtedly related with their young children. than 6 feet. Yet, what the Gremlins lacked in to decision-making and services offered prior Several interventions that target older to reunification, it strongly suggests a need height, they made up for in speed, skill and, children and their families have also been for aftercare services. most importantly, a tireless desire to succeed. demonstrated to have benefits in lessening The limited research in family reunifica- In many ways, they embodied the famous children’s problematic behavior and improv- tion aftercare, indicates that it is most suc- Theodore Roosevelt quote, ‘‘What matters is ing family functioning. Family-based thera- cessful when it is initially intensive and in- peutic models such as Functional Family not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size cludes the availability of concrete services Therapy and Multi-Systemic Therapy have of the fight in the dog.’’ and ongoing assessment of risk. The associa- been rigorously tested in sites across the The Gremlin’s regular season record of 18– tion of social isolation with failed reunifica- country and, despite some variation in find- 2 demonstrated their winning attitude. Their tion also suggests the importance of linking ings, there is substantial evidence of their with extended family, extra-familial social undefeated record within the West PAC Con- benefits to youth and their families. networks, and informal resources. Tapering ference was yet further evidence of their hard Maintaining families off of services should be based on the fam- work. However, as the post season began, the Many children can be safely maintained in ily’s needs rather than on an arbitrary time Gremlins felt that even with a great regular their families through the timely applica- frame. season, they had not yet accomplished their tion of interventions that correctly target Services during and after the adoption goal. the underlying causes of maltreatment. A process are also an important part of the Winning in the post season would require number of studies support the benefits of service continuum. Although the rate of living up to a favorite saying of their coach, interventions that have a behavioral, skill- adoption dissolution is quite low overall, re- building focus and that address family func- search indicates that some placements may Julie Filpus: ‘‘Winners are like biscuits, when tioning in multiple domains including home, have greater needs for follow-up services and things heat up, they rise to the occasion.’’ school, and community. Cognitive behav- supports. One study reported that, while less The Gremlins took that advice to heart by ioral models have been demonstrated to re- than 30% of all adoptive families used post- earning a trip to the quarterfinals with timely duce physical punishment and parental ag- adoption services other than informational three point shots, accurate free throw shooting gression in less time than alternative ap- resources, most families adopting through a and fast break layups. On November 28th, the proaches. The most effective treatment in- public agency used some type of counseling. Gremlins packed their bags and headed volves all members of the family and ad- This finding was attributed to the larger downstate to Lansing to compete for a state dresses not only parenting skills, but also number of special needs of children placed parent-child interaction and a range of pa- with these families. As in other types of championship. rental life competencies such as communica- child welfare intervention, family-focused In Lansing, the Gremlins proved once more tion, problem solving, and anger control. At- approaches appear to be the most helpful in that they simply would not give up. At the end tention to immediate, concrete needs has supporting adoption stability. Research sug- of the first half of the title game, Houghton also been identified as a key factor in sup- gests that adoptive parents may also value trailed by ten points. However, the Gremlins

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SAM GRAVES since first cases in 1985. teach young people important life lessons OF MISSOURI Mr. Best cites possible theories that may ex- plain these surprising shifts in HIV infection such as the value of teamwork and the impor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such as low rate of uncircumcised Black tance of hard work. Clearly, the 2005 Hough- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 ton Gremlins embody these values. males compared with whites, the large Black Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause prison population, and poverty. In essence, Mr. Speaker, these young women won not to recognize Trevor Tutt, a very special young the HIV/AIDS epidemic has completely trans- only a trophy, but also the admiration, respect man who has exemplified the finest qualities formed in nature with regards to who is pri- and pride of the entire Houghton and Upper of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- marily infected by the disease. Akin to the shift Peninsula community. I therefore commend tive part in the Boy Scouts of America and in in the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic exists the players, Callen Richards, Jodi Riutta, Whit- earning the most prestigious award of Eagle the fact that the HIV virus is able to mutate so ney Rivest, Molly Turner, Amy Erva, Brooke Scout. easily, making it virtually impossible for sci- Asiala, Nicole Asiala, Madeline Northey, Trevor has been very active with his troop, entists to develop a vaccine against the dis- Kristen Reed, Beth Sutherland, Josie Riutta participating in many Scout activities. Over the ease. and team captain Alyssa Polso. I also salute many years Trevor has been involved with Nevertheless, Mr. Best cites Dr. Greaves as their coaches, Julie Filpus, Wayne Henry, scouting, he has not only earned numerous commenting that while the cure to HIV is a Chuck LaPointe and Jen Sundstrom, for serv- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ‘‘far way off,’’ in the meanwhile, scientist can ing as role models and mentors to these tal- ily, peers, and community. still continue to develop medications that can ented young women. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in prolong life. This point is well taken in light of Mr. Speaker, I ask the U.S. House of Rep- commending Trevor Tutt for his accomplish- the fact that there is no cure for diabetes and resentatives to join me in saluting the Class C ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for hypertension, and yet, science has been able Michigan Basketball Champions, the Houghton his efforts put forth in achieving the highest to treat people with these diseases to the Gremlins, their coaches and loyal fans. distinction of Eagle Scout. point where the public no longer sees them as f terminal conditions. Dr. Greaves underscores f education and access to beneficial drugs as HIV/AIDS TODAY CLAIMS A MORE key elements in the fight against HIV/AIDS. MICHAEL ADMIRE ELECTED DIVERSE GROUP OF VICTIMS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AFTER THE FIRST TEXAS YOUTH GOVERNOR CASES—THE CHANGING FACE OF HIV/AIDS HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL EPIDEMIC HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS OF NEW YORK (Tony Best) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To some, it was the disease from hell, the OF TEXAS ‘‘gay cancer,’’ that brought death. To others, Wednesday, June 14, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it was an unfathomable plague whose origins Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to were first believed to be in Haiti. That was a Wednesday, June 14, 2006 enter into the RECORD an article, entitled The discredited medical theory that scarred a na- Changing Face of HIV/AIDS Epidemic, by tion, forcing millions from the Caribbean Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to country to fight back to clear their name. To congratulate Michael Admire on being elected Tony Best, published in the June 6, 2006 edi- yet another group, the lethal virus that ter- Texas Youth Governor by his peers this year tion of New York Carib News, in the rorized communities in North America, Eu- as part of the YMCA National Youth in Gov- CaribHEALTH section. Mr. Best recalls the rope, the Caribbean and Latin America, is ernment program. The national conference of first time, twenty five years ago when the U.S. still wreaking havoc, especially in Africa, governors is being held this week in Wash- Centers for Disease Control informed the but much less so in North America and the Caribbean. ington, DC. world about a disease that claimed the lives of five homosexual men in California. From then The disease: HIV/AIDS. Mr. Admire is an outstanding student who Twenty five years after the U.S. Centers on, this mysterious disease became known as has proven to be charismatic, ambitious and for Disease Control first told the world in a the ‘‘gay cancer’’ and was considered as an full of integrity. Part of his official duties as the 1981 report about the deaths of five homo- immediate sentence for death. Texas Youth Governor includes reviewing all sexuals in California from a rare form of Since then, HIV/AIDS has been responsible pneumonia, few countries, if any have been proposed legislation with the option to sign or for over 25 million deaths worldwide, and the spared the ferocity if this deadly disease. veto specific bills. This task is considerable Caribbean Islands have had nothing short of a Some 25 million deaths later, at least 20,000 and brings a great deal of commitment and personal encounter with the disease, as HIV/ of them in Haiti, the Bahamas, Guyana, Bar- clear judgment. AIDS claimed 20,000 lives in the region. The bados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Gre- nada, and their neighbors, the world is grap- The Texas Youth in Government is an out- most affected countries in the Caribbean have standing program which allows students to ac- pling with the devastation HIV/AIDS has left consistently been Haiti, the Bahamas, Guy- behind. The Bahamas and Barbados, for in- tively participate in the government process. ana, Barbados, Jamaica, Grenada, and Trini- stance, are considered success stories in During the program, participating students dad and Tobago. dealing with it, have had more than its fair gain an understanding of local and national Mr. Best quotes U.S. HIV/AIDS expert Dr. share of deaths. ‘‘Looking back on what has government process, an understanding of po- Wayne Greaves as stating that ‘‘Looking back happened in the 25 years, the picture is still litical systems, as well as obtain an apprecia- on what has happened in the 25 years, the not a bright one,’’ said Dr. Wayne Greaves, a tion for the diversity of viewpoints on public picture is still not a bright one.’’ Despite all the Caribbean scientist and an HIV/AIDS expert in the U.S. issues and a respect for the beliefs of others. innovative treatments that now prolong the Democracy is built upon citizens’ active partici- For one thing, asserts Dr. Greaves who lives of HIV/AIDS patients, there is still no heads a research laboratory at a large U.S. pation in upholding civic responsibilities; the cure or even a drug that prevents HIV in the pharmaceutical firm, ‘‘we can argue it is Texas Youth in Government program actively first place. brighter than before, because there are promotes this foundation of democracy. Another very noteworthy point that Mr. Best newer and more effective drugs.’’ Even more I extend my sincere congratulations to Mi- emphasizes is that HIV/AIDS, while first distin- important, scientists know how to block chael Admire and his accomplishments as guished as a homosexual, white, male dis- some, not all, infections that attack the im- Texas Youth Governor. As a resident of Jus- ease, has now become blind to sexual orienta- mune functions within the body. Still, there is no drug, which prevents HIV infection in tin, Texas, in the heart of the 26th Congres- tion, gender, and race as it is alarmingly the first place. sional District, I am honored to represent Mr. spreading and infecting increasing numbers of ‘‘From the epidemiological standpoint it is Admire in Washington. He is an outstanding Blacks and heterosexual women. Although particularly disconcerting, particularly student and a model to the community. current census places Blacks as accounting among Blacks and Hispanics,’’ he said. ‘‘In

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Dr. Allkins also bol- Blacks made up 20 per cent of the cases. to mutate so easily that scientists have been Today, although Blacks account for 12 per virtually unable to develop a vaccine that stered programs at the college that recognized cent of the U.S. population they account for stimulates the right antibodies or cells that the achievements of students, faculty and 51 per cent of the new HIV cases. For women, would prevent infection. ‘‘In the meantime, alumni and formalized Bay’s graduation cere- the story today isn’t very good. The cases di- though, we will continue to develop better monies. agnosed in the U.S. have increased dramati- drugs and we can still prolong life,’’ Greaves As any president of an educational institu- cally among women, tripling among women. said. ‘‘We may not be able to cure the infec- tion must be, Dr. Allkins was also an effective From eight per cent in 1985 women ac- tion but we can keep people alive.’’ After all, ambassador for Bay. He was known for work- counted for 29 percent of all the cases. It is there’s no cure for diabetes and hypertension ing with the Michigan Community College As- even higher today.’’ but ‘‘’we have effective drugs where people sociation and with legislators to lay a stable fi- The hard part is that the pattern of the can go living virtually a normal life span,’’ diseases in Caribbean countries mirrors the he says. nancial foundation for Bay. Rural community trend in the U.S. Globally, more than three Dr. Greaves gives several Caribbean na- colleges often have to assert themselves to million died in 2004 and of the 40 million who tions high marks for their efforts in fighting receive their fair share of funding and Dr. succumbed to the disease since 1981, Africa HIV through education and the provision of Allkins was an effective advocate for Bay, accounted for half of them. In sub-Sahara Af- drugs to victims. working to see equitable funding for Michigan rica alone 25.8 million are living with HIV, a f community colleges. 75 per cent jump in the last decade. Sub-Sa- Dr. Allkins was also involved in a variety of hara Africa has the world highest rate of in- TRIBUTE TO DR. MICHAEL volunteer organizations in Escanaba and Delta fection followed by the Caribbean. In Asia, ALLKINS 8.3 million are living with the disease, an in- counties. He served on the boards of the crease of almost 300 per cent since 1981. In- Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce, deed, 25 per cent of the new worldwide cases HON. BART STUPAK the Economic Development Alliance, the were in Asia last year. In Latin America and OF MICHIGAN Upper Peninsula Great Lakes Educational the Caribbean an estimated 2.1 million now IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Technologies, the YMCA and the Saint have the disease, a 75 per cent increase from Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Francis Hospital Advisory Committee. He is an 1995. active member of the Escanaba Rotary Club. ‘‘What is really very troubling in the Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Even prior to coming to Bay de Noc Com- United States is the high rate of infection honor a man who has dedicated his life to munity College, Dr. Allkins had already en- among Black men, who are having sex with education. Dr. Michael Allkins will retire this other men and many are also having sex joyed a career dedicated to education. As Ex- with women,’’ said Dr. Greaves. ‘‘’This is month from Bay de Noc Community College, ecutive Vice President of Instruction and Stu- really very troubling.’’ How come such grow- an institution that owes him a debt of gratitude dent Services, Vice President for Academic ing infections among Black men? ‘‘It’s not for his tireless work to maintain, improve and Affairs, and Interim President at South West really quite clear what’s happening,’’ strengthen not only the college, but the sur- Community College in Mount Gay, West Vir- Greaves said. rounding community. ginia, Dr. Allkins made a number of important For instance, the causes range from a lack Dr. Allkins was appointed president of Bay contributions to preserving and growing that of knowledge about their own HIV status and de Noc Community College (Bay) on August institution. then having sex with other people; low rate 1st of 1997. During his tenure, President of uncircumcised Black males compared with Mr. Speaker, Dr. Michael Allkins has clearly whites; the prevalence of sex workers in Afri- Allkins accomplished much, ensuring that Bay made education and rural education, in par- ca and the Caribbean; and the large Black remains one of the finest community colleges ticular, the focus of his career. Bay de Noc prison population; to mistrust of the medical in the Nation. On July 1st of 2006, his time at Community College and its surrounding com- community; poverty and conspiracy theo- Bay will come to an end as he and his wife munities are better for having enjoyed his ries. Linda begin a much deserved retirement. stewardship. Because of his leadership skills ‘‘In summary, we are now talking about a During his administration, Dr. Allkins pre- and the importance of Bay de Noc Community different epidemic than the one first re- sided over the completion of the Joseph College to the region, all of the Upper Penin- ported in 1981,’’ Greaves, explained. ‘‘It is Heirman University Center, remodeled the more heterosexual transmission than before; sula benefited from having Dr. Michael Allkins less homosexual; transmission through injec- Student Center, and improved the chemistry and his wife, Linda Hirvonen, as professional tion drug use remains the same; and a lot and water technology labs on the campus. citizens in our region of the country. more women infected than in the early days Bay was the first college in Michigan to be I ask the U.S. House of Representatives to of the epidemic.’’ But what about treatment? awarded a Michigan Technical Education Cen- join me in congratulating Dr. Michael Allkins If there is a bright spot, it is that HIV posi- ter. This innovative statewide program ensures on his retirement and in thanking him and tive individuals are living longer, many are that community colleges provide training that Linda for their commitment to education and leading normal lives, and infection is no is relevant to the needs of local employers. It our communities. longer seen as a death sentence, and that’s is through Dr. Allkins’ leadership that Bay, in true if you are in New York, Los Angeles, f Escanaba, Michigan, was able to open the Toronto, New York, Nassau or Port of Spain IN RECOGNITION OF LANCE COR- where retroviral drugs. very first such technical training center in the ‘‘I am optimistic from the medical and sci- entire State. PORAL RYAN S. MILLER’S SERV- entific standpoint in terms of the new medi- That accomplishment alone demonstrates ICE cines and drugs but I am not optimistic at that Dr. Allkins is a forward thinking leader all about the behavioral response to the mes- with a strategy for Bay’s future. However, Dr. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS sages which have been put out there in the Allkins’ accomplishments span well beyond OF TEXAS public arena,’’ he said. the Technical Education Center. For over 10 On the horizon, some promising categories IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, the staff and faculty of Bay de Noc had of drugs. One is entry-inhibitors, which Wednesday, June 14, 2006 block the virus from being able to enter the been working to expand the college by open- cells of the body, thus causing infections. ing a campus in neighboring Dickinson Coun- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The other is an enzymes used by the virus to ty. Under the leadership of Dr. Allkins, the col- commend Lance Corporal Ryan S. Miller, infect the cell. By blocking the enzymes sci- lege finally succeeded in passing a millage to United States Marine Corps, for receiving a entists interrupt the process of the virus fund the expansion and better serve Bay’s Certificate of Appreciation for superior per- multiplying and causing destruction of the growing student body 55 miles away from the formance of duty while serving as the Non cell, spawning new viruses. main campus. Dr. Allkins was instrumental in Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Marine ‘‘These are being developed and they look very promising,’’ he reported. ‘‘If these suc- passing the millage and breaking ground for Corps Air Ground Combat Center’s Color De- cesses continue, they would be useful addi- the new facility. tail at Twentynine Palms, California. tions to the existing drugs that we use to Dr. Allkins also led Bay through a lengthy, Lance Corporal Miller was responsible for treat AIDS.’’ Unfortunately, though, current 10-year reaccreditation effort. This reaccredita- posting the Combat Center’s colors on a daily research is unlikely to lead to a class of tion required improving the curriculum in gen- basis. As a result of his leadership, motivation,

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Certificate of Appreciation is a permanent part Both former New York City mayor Rudy The shortsighted, wrongheaded out- of his official record at Headquarters, United Giuliani and former chairman of the 9/11 com- rageousness of Chertoff’s thinking screams States Marine Corps. mission, Tom Kean, two of the most knowl- forth when you run down just some of the A 2004 graduate of Edward S. Marcus High edgeable men on protecting our country from ways the city had hoped to spend U.S. anti- School in Flower Mound, Texas, in the heart terrorism, claim that New York, as the premier terror money. There were plans to: of the 26th Congressional District, Lance Cor- target of terrorist attacks, needs to implement Prepare the Fire Department to face mul- several anti-terror programs in order to com- tiple chemical, biological or nuclear attacks. poral Miller is a fine example of how brave Provide continuing emergency response Americans stationed both in the United States pletely protect itself. The intended programs training to firefighters and fire officers. and abroad are doing their duty faithfully and included an effort to prepare the fire depart- Devote funding to the NYPD counterter- serving their country admirably. ment to adeptly handle multiple attacks at rorism bureau, which analyzes threats, and As a member of the United States Marine once, to allocate funding to the NYPD counter- Operation Atlas, which puts as many as 1,000 Corps, Lance Corporal Miller is a part of a terrorism bureau which interprets threats to anti-terror cops on the street daily. long tradition of military excellence. Due to the the city, and to create systems that can detect Boost security for the Brooklyn, Manhat- Marine’s constant vigilance, the borders and radiation in the water and air. tan, Williamsburg and Queensboro bridges. Create a lower Manhattan security zone, freedoms of the United States are protected. In deciding how to best allocate homeland complete with surveillance cameras. The traditions of the United States Marine security funds, Secretary Chertoff used a com- Develop a broadband wireless communica- Corps are as old as the nation itself; Lance plicated scoring system that resulted in the tion system for public safety agencies across Corporal Miller’s outstanding service and re- funding of information dissemination and con- the metropolitan area. spect for traditions make him the pride of his sequentially the rejection of funds required for Set up systems to detect radiation and bio- community and a model American. protecting New York. This editorial endorses hazards in the air and water and gauge their I extend my sincere congratulations to an effort to demonstrate the importance of movement in winds and currents. protecting both New York and Washington, Draft an isolation and quarantine program Lance Corporal Ryan S. Miller for receiving a to be used in an epidemic outbreak. Certificate of Appreciation. His contributions DC. The Daily News editors argue correctly Buy a boat to enable the FDNY to respond and service are a shining example to us all, that President Bush is the only person with the to a chemical, biological or radiation attack and I am honored to be his representative in authority to do this. by water. Washington. The House Homeland Security Committee’s Using a half-baked scoring system as com- plex as the Tax Code, Chertoff’s evaluators f chairman, PETER KING, joined by the entire New York delegation in the House and Senate gave top marks to a program to disseminate RECOGNIZING CHANCE BROWN FOR has made spirited efforts to reverse the deci- emergency readiness information to the pub- lic, including pet owners, while flunking the ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE sion to reduce the allocation to New York. SCOUT NYPD counterterrorism center. Nothing More money is needed for New York, and I could better sum up how disconnected from certainly hope that the Department of Home- reality Homeland Security was. HON. SAM GRAVES land Security recognizes this as soon as pos- Yet Chertoff is holding fast in refusing to OF MISSOURI sible. put federal funding where it really belongs. That’s in New York and Washington, which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Therefore I submit for the RECORD an edi- torial from the June 7, 2006, issue of the Daily also suffered a 40% cut in aid. He needs to Wednesday, June 14, 2006 News for our consideration. change his mind, or be made to change his mind, and all his nutty rules must go. Only GET N.Y. THE MONEY, MR. PRESIDENT Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause one person has the power to compel such ac- to recognize Chance Brown, a very special No less an authority than Rudy Giuliani tion: President Bush. young man who has exemplified the finest has rendered the ultimate verdict on the De- Rep. Pete King, chair of the House Home- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- partment of Homeland Security’s decision to land Security Committee, said yesterday ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- slash New York City’s federal anti-terror that if Chertoff doesn’t come up with more ica, Troop 102, and in earning the most pres- funding. Plainly and simply, Giuliani sees money for New York, he’ll take the matter incompetence. to Bush. That’s good, but King shouldn’t tigious award of Eagle Scout. Similarly, Tom Kean, former chairman of Chance has been very active with his troop, have to storm the Oval Office. Bush, who has the 9/11 commission, says the department refrained from canning Chertoff, should participating in many scout activities. Over the turned thumbs down on paying for exem- order him to rectify his incompetence post- many years Chance has been involved with plary programs that ‘‘should be a model for haste. scouting, he has not only earned numerous the nation.’’ Kean also questioned the wis- f merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- dom of allowing Homeland Security to base ily, peers, and community. its dollar allocations on the work of anony- TRIBUTE TO THUNDER BAY QUILT mous panels operating in secret. GUILD Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in When it comes to emergency preparedness, commending Chance Brown for his accom- Giuliani and Kean are two of the smartest plishments with the Boy Scouts of America guys around. Having studied the war on ter- HON. BART STUPAK and for his efforts put forth in achieving the ror up close, they are experts in the extraor- OF MICHIGAN highest distinction of Eagle Scout. dinarily broad range of defenses that a city IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f like New York, the world’s No. 1 terror tar- get, must mount if we are to have a chance Wednesday, June 14, 2006 NEW YORK NEEDS THE MONEY at fending off disaster. Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise on this New Yorkers aren’t as versed in the best ways to link emergency communications, or Flag Day to commend a group of my constitu- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL how to pick up radioactivity, or what to ents who are, in their own unique way, hon- OF NEW YORK make of intelligence reports flowing from oring our troops and offering comfort to our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abroad—but New Yorkers do have finely war injured servicemen and servicewomen. tuned B.S. detectors. And so do all the late- Most people have never heard of Atlanta, Wednesday, June 14, 2006 night comics who are ridiculing Secretary Michigan. However, just because the town is Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, with Secretary Michael Chertoff’s incompetence. Which small in population, does not mean it is not big Michael Chertoff’s decision to cut Federal anti- starts with the rules his bureaucrats estab- on patriotism. This was demonstrated most re- terror funding for both New York and Wash- lished for selecting anti-terror programs cently by the area’s Thunder Bay Quilt Guild. that were worthy of funding. ington, DC, I would like to introduce an edi- The regs favored buying things over paying The Thunder Bay Quilt Guild is a group of torial printed in the Daily News on June 7, for manpower and training, no matter how area women who meet every Thursday to 2006, that encourages the executive branch to vital the manpower or training was. So, work on quilting projects. Sometimes the quilt- put pressure on the Department of Homeland Chertoff smiles at paying for armored vests ers work on their own individual projects, but

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NAMIC IN THE WORLD While these dedicated quilters often do ad- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 (By Kofi A. Annan) mirable work, most recently the Thunder Bay Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Ever since national frontiers were in- Quilt Guild paid tribute to our fighting men and to recognize Landon Crawford, a very special vented, people have been crossing them—not just to visit foreign countries, but to live women who have returned home from Iraq young man who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- and work there. In doing so, they have al- and Afghanistan and could use some basic most always taken risks, driven by a deter- comfort. Already, the Guild has prepared and ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- mination to overcome adversity and to live a shipped 60 ‘‘Hero Quilts’’ to Walter Reed Hos- ica, Troop 102, and in earning the most pres- better life. Those aspirations have always tigious award of Eagle Scout. pital where they are being distributed to troops been the motors of human progress. Histori- Landon has been very active with his troop, cally, migration has improved the well- who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan participating in many scout activities. Over the being, not only of individual migrants, but of with injuries. many years Landon has been involved with humanity as a whole. Each quilt is sewn with a red, white and scouting, he has not only earned numerous And that is still true. In a report that I am merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- presenting tomorrow to the U.N. General As- blue pattern and has affixed to it a simple sembly, I summarize research which shows message that reads, ‘‘This Hero’s Quilt was ily, peers, and community. that migration, at least in the best cases, made for you by members of the Thunder Bay Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in benefits not only the migrants themselves Quilt Guild. It comes with our prayers for your commending Landon Crawford for his accom- but also the countries that receive them, and recovery and our heartfelt thanks for your plishments with the Boy Scouts of America even the countries they have left. How so? In receiving countries, incoming migrants do service to our country.’’ and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. essential jobs which a country’s established residents are reluctant to undertake. They Approximately 60 women belong to the f Guild and pitched in on this effort, delivering to provide many of the personal services on our troops a simple reminder that, back home, KOFI ANNAN’S PERSPECTIVE ON which societies depend. They care for chil- IMMIGRATION dren, the sick and the elderly, bring in the they are remembered and recognized as he- harvest, prepare the food, and clean the roes. homes and offices. The impetus for this idea came from Cathy HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL They are not engaged only in menial ac- tivities. Nearly half the increase in the num- McIntee, another Michigan native who had OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber of migrants aged 25 or over in industri- friends in the Thunder Bay Quilt Guild. Ms. alized countries in the 1990s was made up of McIntee’s son is currently serving in Iraq and Wednesday, June 14, 2006 highly skilled people. Skilled or unskilled, Ms. McIntee designed the first ‘‘Hero Quilt.’’ Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many are entrepreneurs who start new busi- nesses—from round-the-clock delis to The members of the Thunder Bay Quilt Guild enter into the RECORD, an article by Mr. Kofi Google. Yet others are artists, performers then rallied together in support of the cause A. Annan, the secretary general of the United and writers, who help to make their new and began sewing quilts for wounded heroes Nations. In the article, titled In Praise of Migra- hometowns centers of creativity and culture. for delivery to Walter Reed. tion, published in the Wall Street Journal on Migrants also expand the demand for goods June 6, 2006, Mr. Annan extols the benefits of Mr. Speaker, quilting enjoys a rich heritage and services, add to national production, and transnational migration for both the country of generally pay more to the state in taxes in American history. As the activity has origin and the receiving country. than they take out in welfare and other ben- evolved over the years, quilting has become a In receiving countries migrants perform es- efits. And in regions like Europe, where pop- way to bring people in a community together sential tasks that residents are unwilling to un- ulations are growing very slowly or not at all, younger workers arriving from abroad through quilting guilds or ‘‘quilting bees.’’ Quilt- dertake. Generally they pay more to the state ing is also a way to honor and preserve Amer- help to shore up underfunded pension sys- in taxes than they take out in welfare and tems. ican history. Many of these organizations are other benefits. ‘‘Nearly half the increase in the All in all, countries that welcome migrants extremely altruistic, generously donating their number of migrants aged 25 or over in indus- and succeed in integrating them into their work to charities, the needy and others. trialized countries was made up of highly societies are among the most dynamic—eco- Clearly, the Thunder Bay Quilt Guild exem- skilled people’’ who have added talent and nomically, socially and culturally—in the world. plifies that tradition. Their ‘‘Hero Quilts’’ are an dexterity to our economy by strengthening the workforce. Meanwhile, countries of origin benefit impressive example of how even a small com- from the remittances that migrants send Migrants strengthen the economy of their munity, when inspired and united, can lend home, which totaled around $232 billion last country of origin as well. ‘‘Migrants sent remit- support to those who need it most. year, $167 billion of which went to developing tances, which totaled around $232 billion last countries—greater in volume than current As one might expect, the members of the year, $167 billion of which went to developing levels of official aid from all donor countries Thunder Bay Quilt Guild are modest about countries—greater in volume than current lev- combined, though certainly not a substitute. their contributions. As JoEllen Moulton, one of els of official aid from all donor countries com- Not only do the immediate recipients benefit their leading members remarked, ‘‘Others bined’’—that are vital contributions to economy from these remittances, but also those who of the nation of origin. Migrants also encour- supply the goods and services on which the have given so much more than us.’’ money is spent. The effect is to raise na- Nonetheless, for the wounded servicemen age investment in their country of origin and tional income and stimulate investment. are generally willing to supervise and direct and servicewomen at Walter Reed hospital, I Families with members working abroad these endeavors, leading to increased trade spend more on education and health care at am certain that the arrival of a handmade quilt relations. home. If they are poor—like the family in was a pleasant surprise and a source of com- Irregular or undocumented migrants are the classic Senegalese film, ‘‘Le Mandat’’— fort. This contribution from the Thunder Bay most vulnerable to smugglers, traffickers, and receiving remittances may introduce them Quilt Guild in the small town of Atlanta, Michi- other forms of manipulation. If the host gov- to financial services, such as banks, credit unions and microfinance institutions. More gan was, indeed, a big accomplishment and, ernment chooses to criminalize those who as- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and the U.S. House of and more governments understand that their sist these people in the name of humanity, citizens abroad can help development, and Representatives to join me on this Flag Day in they will completely be at the mercy of such are strengthening ties with them. By allow- thanking these patriotic, dedicated quilters for exploitations. Essentially, we are throwing ing dual citizenship, permitting overseas their work. them to the wolves with the proposed House voting, expanding consular services and

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PHIL ENGLISH Wednesday, June 14, 2006 acquire, they also help transfer technology OF PENNSYLVANIA Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and knowledge. India’s software industry has emerged in large part from intensive net- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor one of the leading citizens of District 12 and the Fort Worth community that I serve, working among expatriates, returning mi- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 grants and Indian entrepreneurs both at Perry Richardson Bass. On June 1, 2006 Mr. home and abroad. After working in Greece, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Bass died at his home at the age of 91. The Albanians bring home new agricultural skills I was present and voting during the series of Fort Worth Star-Telegram aptly described Mr. that allow them to increase production. And rolled votes that included rollcall No. 261, on Bass as ‘‘a Texas oilman who turned his so on. ordering the previous question on the role for riches into philanthropic gold for Fort Worth, Yes, migration can have its downside— the state and the nation.’’ Mr. Bass’s legacy though ironically some of the worst effects Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban arise from efforts to control it: It is irregular Development, the Judiciary, District of Colum- continues in his four sons—Sid, Ed, Robert or undocumented migrants who are most bia and Independent Agencies FY 2007. While and Lee—who, in their own right, are business vulnerable to smugglers, traffickers and I was recorded as ‘‘yea’’ on the vote, I in- leaders and philanthropists. other forms of exploitation. Yes, there are tended to cast a ‘‘no’’ vote on rollcall No. 261. Those of us who knew Mr. Bass had an in- tensions when established residents and mi- credible opportunity to see how a man who grants are adjusting to each other, especially f had worked in the West Texas oil fields had when their beliefs, customs or level of edu- come to be a legend not only in the oil busi- cation are very different. And yes, poor PERSONAL EXPLANATION countries suffer when some of their people ness, but also in the world of high finance, whose skills are most needed—for instance civic and public service endeavors, and the health-care workers from southern Africa— HON. KATHERINE HARRIS arts. Mr. Bass touched the lives of millions of are ‘‘drained’’ away by higher salaries and OF FLORIDA people in Fort Worth, in Texas and in the better conditions abroad. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. Sometimes he did this in dra- But countries are learning to manage matic fashion, as with the creation of the mar- those problems, and they can do so better if Wednesday, June 14, 2006 velous Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth to they work together and learn from each oth- er’s experience. That is the object of the Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I am writing in which he and his family made a major finan- ‘‘high-level dialogue’’ on migration and de- regards to yesterday’s vote ordering the pre- cial contribution, and other times, he did it in velopment that the General Assembly is vious question on the rule providing for con- untold ways so people’s lives could be holding this September. No country will be sideration of the bill (H.R. 5576) making ap- bettered. asked or expected to yield control of its bor- propriations for the Departments of Transpor- Mr. Bass was born on November 11, 1914 ders or its policies to anyone else. But all tation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban De- in Wichita Falls, TX. He was the son of Dr. countries and all governments can gain from velopment, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, E.P. Bass, who left an East Texas medical discussion and the exchange of ideas. That’s why I hope the September dialogue will be a and independent agencies for the fiscal year practice for the oil industry, and Annie Rich- beginning, not an end. ending September 30, 2007. During the vote ardson Bass. After attending a boarding As long as there are nations, there will be on the previous question, roll no. 261, I inad- school in Pennsylvania, Mr. Bass earned a migrants. Much as some might wish it other- vertently voted ‘‘yes,’’ but intended to vote science degree in geology from Yale Univer- wise, migration is a fact of life. So it is not ‘‘no.’’ sity in 1937. Mr. Bass became enamored with a question of stopping migration, but of the Texas oil business as a teen when he as- managing it better, and with more coopera- f sisted his uncle, Sid Richardson, also a leg- tion and understanding on all sides. Far from endary Texas oilman. After Yale, Mr. Bass being a zero-sum game, migration can be RECOGNIZING CLINT RICHARDSON joined his uncle as a business advisor and made to yield benefits for all. FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF they formed the Richardson & Bass Co. Upon f EAGLE SCOUT the death of Mr. Richardson, Mr. Bass created RECOGNIZING JEFFREY LLOYD Bass Brothers Enterprises which he operated FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF HON. SAM GRAVES on behalf of himself and his four sons until EAGLE SCOUT OF MISSOURI 1991 when his oldest son, Sid, took control of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the company. Bass Brothers Enterprises flour- ished into one of American’s most successful HON. SAM GRAVES Wednesday, June 14, 2006 OF MISSOURI companies with a wide array of business inter- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause ests that at one time included a major stake IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize Clint Richardson, a very special in the Walt Disney Companies. Mr. Bass also Wednesday, June 14, 2006 young man who has exemplified the finest was chair of the Sid Richardson Foundation, Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- created by Mr. Richardson, which has been a to recognize Jeffrey Lloyd, a very special ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- generous benefactor of District 12, Texas and young man who has exemplified the finest ica, Troop 102, and in earning the most pres- the Nation. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- tigious award of Eagle Scout. While he will be remembered for many ac- ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- Clint has been very active with his troop, complishments as a superb businessman, Mr. ica, Troop 102, and in earning the most pres- participating in many scout activities. Over the Bass said his proudest accomplishment was tigious award of Eagle Scout. many years Clint has been involved with his service on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Jeffrey has been very active with his troop, scouting, he has not only earned numerous Commission that he chaired. During his tenure participating in many scout activities. Over the merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- on the commission, he was instrumental in the many years Jeffrey has been involved with ily, peers, and community. creation of numerous wildlife conservation ef- scouting, he has not only earned numerous Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in forts. Mr. Bass and his family rightfully are merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- commending Clint Richardson for his accom- credited with transforming downtown Fort ily, peers, and community. plishments with the Boy Scouts of America Worth into one of the most vibrant downtowns Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in and for his efforts put forth in achieving the in the U.S. through the construction of high- commending Jeffrey Lloyd for his accomplish- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. rise office buildings, the renovation of turn-of-

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Mr. Bass’s life will be best remembered for protected the City of Baltimore and the Port of Condemning the unauthorized, inappropriate, two things: the love of his family and his gen- Baltimore. and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops by erosity. Mr. Bass described his beloved wife I believe that today, Flag Day, is an appro- the People’s Republic of China. Nancy Lee Bass and their four sons as the priate day to recognize the Port of Baltimore AYE: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and greatest treasures of his life. He also called on its 300th Anniversary. Agree, as Amended: 363–1 (Roll Call 253). his sons Sid, Ed, Robert and Lee his greatest Established in 1706, the Port of Baltimore is Condemning the escalating levels of religious accomplishment. His sons have followed in here today because it was successfully de- persecution in the People’s Republic of China. their father’s footsteps by their generosity, cre- fended by the American soldiers and militia- AYE: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and ativity, sharp business sense and love of com- men at Fort McHenry and North Point during Agree: 364–0 (Roll Call 254). Expressing the munity. Mr. Bass also felt that he should share the War of 1812. sense of Congress regarding the activities of his successes through his generosity. Nothing Today, the Port of Baltimore is one of Amer- Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western epitomizes this deeply held belief than a deci- ica’s busiest international deepwater ports and Hemisphere. sion by Mr. and Mrs. Bass to mark their 50th serves as a critical anchor for Baltimore and AYE: On Ordering the Previous Question: wedding anniversary by contributing $50 mil- the Inner Harbor. It is also an economic en- 204–165 (Roll Call 255). Waiving points of lion to 50 institutions and organizations. gine for the state. From cars to tractors, from order against consideration of the conference Mr. Bass’s great business skills, his love of coal to paper, from sugar to aluminum, the report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4939) mak- wildlife, his generous philanthropy, his abso- Port of Baltimore handles 400,000 containers ing emergency supplemental appropriations lute devotion to his wife Nancy Lee Bass and a year filled with goods that help us in our ev- for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, sons Sid, Ed, Robert and Lee and their fami- eryday lives. The Port employs more than and for other purposes. lies, and his visions have resulted in a better 19,000 people, supports more than 42,000 AYE: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Fort Worth, a better Texas and a better United jobs related to the maritime industry, and gen- Agree, as Amended: 409–0 (Roll Call 256). States. It is with humility that I honor Perry erates more than $2 billion in revenue annu- Commending the Government of Canada for Richardson Bass as a great American who ally. its renewed commitment to the Global War on used his skills and treasures wisely. Mr. Bass A busy Port has ensured a buzzing econ- Terror. will be missed but not forgotten. omy and more jobs for Maryland residents. AYE: On Agreeing to the Conference Re- f The hard work and dedication of Baltimore’s port: 351–67 (Roll Call 257). Making emer- RECOGNIZING CODY NICHOLS FOR port workers together with the support of local, gency supplemental appropriations for the fis- ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE state, and federal leaders have ensured that cal year ending September 30, 2006, and for SCOUT the Port will be a success today as well as to- other purposes. morrow. AYE: On Agreeing to the Resolution: 221– HON. SAM GRAVES It is impossible to comment on the success 194 (Roll Call 258). Waiving a requirement of OF MISSOURI of the Port of Baltimore without recognizing clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the strong commitment to the Port by former eration of certain resolutions reported from the Congresswoman Helen Delich Bently. Re- Committee on Rules. Wednesday, June 14, 2006 cently Governor Robert J. Ehrlich, Jr. of Mary- AYE: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause land announced that the Port will be renamed Pass, as Amended: 415–1 (Roll Call 259). To to recognize Cody Nichols, a very special the ‘‘Helen Delich Bently Port of Baltimore.’’ provide for certain access to national crime in- young man who has exemplified the finest Former Congresswoman Bently served in the formation databases by schools and edu- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- United States House of Representatives from cational agencies for employment purposes, ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- 1985–1995 representing Maryland’s Second with respect to individuals who work with chil- ica, Troop 102, and in earning the most pres- Congressional District and has since become dren. tigious award of Eagle Scout. one of the Port’s most staunch supporters. AYE: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Cody has been very active with his troop, In honor of the Port of Baltimore, I am intro- Agree, as Amended: 407–0 (Roll Call 260). participating in many Scout activities. Over the ducing a resolution, with the support of the en- Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting many years Cody has been involved with tire Maryland Delegation in the House, to marriage, and encouraging greater involve- scouting, he has not only earned numerous honor the Port of Baltimore on its 300th Anni- ment of fathers in the lives of their children, merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- versary. especially on Father’s Day. ily, peers, and community. I urge my colleagues to join me and the f Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Maryland Delegation and honor the Port of commending Cody Nichols for his accomplish- Baltimore on this patriotic day. RECOGNIZING JOSH SUTTON FOR ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE f his efforts put forth in achieving the highest SCOUT distinction of Eagle Scout. PERSONAL EXPLANATION f HON. SAM GRAVES HONORING THE PORT OF BALTI- HON. JOE BARTON OF MISSOURI MORE ON ITS 300TH ANNIVER- OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on to recognize Josh Sutton, a very special OF MARYLAND Monday, June 12, 2006, I was unable to fly to young man who has exemplified the finest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, D.C. for votes. As a result, I qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 missed votes on this day and some votes be- ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise fore returning Tuesday, June 13, 2006. I ica, Troop 102, and in earning the most pres- today to honor the Port of Baltimore on its would have voted on the following rollcall tigious award of Eagle Scout. 300th Anniversary. votes, had I been present. Josh has been very active with his troop, Baltimore and the state of Maryland are Monday, June 12, 2006: participating in many scout activities. Over the home to some of the most cherished and en- AYE: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and many years Josh has been involved with during symbols of our Nation. Agree, as Amended: 362–1 (Roll Call 251). scouting, he has not only earned numerous

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JERRY MORAN his efforts put forth in achieving the highest House of Representatives commemorate his OF KANSAS distinction of Eagle Scout. life as a patriot, a community servant and man IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f who always strove for the highest standards of Wednesday, June 14, 2006 IN MEMORY OF JAMES journalistic integrity. Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise MCCLATCHY f in opposition to the current system of auto- matic pay increases for Members of Congress. HON. DORIS O. MATSUI CALLING FOR THE IMMEDIATE This system does not allow for a clear up or OF CALIFORNIA RESIGNATION OF UNITED NA- down vote on the annual cost-of-living in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TIONS DEPUTY SECRETARY-GEN- crease in Members’ salaries. Wednesday, June 14, 2006 ERAL MARK MALLOCH BROWN This increase is conducted in a manner that only serves to increase cynicism towards the Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in political process and confirms the feeling of tribute to Jim McClatchy, a legend within the HON. DAN BURTON many voters that their representatives are out newspaper business who helped set the of touch. The American public deserves better. standards for journalism in northern California OF INDIANA Kansans deserve to see whether or not I sup- and across the globe. As his family and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES port a pay increase. So I would like to share friends gather to honor and remember his life that my vote would be against a salary in- at a funeral service next week, I ask my col- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 crease. leagues to join me in saluting Jim McClatchy The need for a cost-of-living adjustment is for his service to our Nation, to journalism and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I call for the immediate resignation of United Na- not limited to Members of Congress, it also in- to the Sacramento community. cludes the public—veterans, teachers, farm- The son of C.K. and Phebe McClatchy, Jim tions Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch Brown. ers, the retired. These people, who we rep- McClatchy was born into a family steeped in resent, deserve responsible government and journalistic tradition. Early on it was clear he Last week, Mark Malloch Brown, the U.N.’s Congress should not receive an automatic would follow his great-grandfather, grandfather number two man behind Secretary-General cost-of-living increase during these challenging and father into the newspaper business. His Kofi Annan, gave an anti-American speech at economic times. studies at Stanford University were interrupted a left-wing seminar. f by World War II where Jim served our Nation The event, entitled, Power and Superpower: in the Army Air Corps. Jim returned from Global Leadership in the 21st Century was SALUTING OUR SOLDIERS OF World War II, completed his Stanford edu- sponsored by the Century Foundation and the TOMORROW cation and went on to earn a Master’s in Jour- Center for American Progress, which receives nalism from Columbia University. funding from the Blame-America-First-Expert, HON. SAM JOHNSON Jim made his mark as a hard-working re- George Soros. OF TEXAS porter with both the Sacramento Bee and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fresno Bee. Early in his career, he covered At the event, Malloch Brown derided Amer- subjects ranging from State politics to edu- ica’s foreign policy objectives and accused Wednesday, June 14, 2006 American news journalists, such as Rush cation and advanced through the ranks to the Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Limbaugh and those at Fox News channel of Bee’s Washington Bureau where he covered I salute our soldiers, marines, seamen, and detracting and misleading U.N. successes, es- the 1956 presidential election and Congress. airmen of tomorrow, the service-bound acad- pecially with stealth diplomacy in Middle Amer- While serving the public as a reporter, Jim emy students of the Third District of Texas. ica. In effect, he criticized Middle America—in- continued to serve our Nation in the Army Re- This district of Texas is home to some of the ferring we don’t understand the U.N. and are serves and was called to duty during the Ko- best and the brightest young people. It is al- being manipulated. rean War. ways a tremendous honor to recommend such In 1980, Jim became Chairman of the Board Malloch Brown’s comments were completely fine students to our nation’s service acad- of McClatchy Newspapers and in 1987 he was out of line and unwarranted. He singled out a emies. elevated to Publisher. He served on the com- U.N. member-State, the United States, outside Each year, thousands of students apply to pany’s board until his retirement in 2004. of normal protocol, derided the U.S. and its these prestigious academies, but only the Throughout his tenure, McClatchy newspapers leading contributions to the U.N. reform effort, cream of the crop makes the cut. I am very received numerous Pulitzer Prizes, advancing and involved himself and the U.N. in internal proud of these future leaders. Their appoint- the family’s commitment to excellence in jour- U.S. politics. ments truly are a testimony to their hard work, nalism. I do not have to remind Mark Malloch Brown discipline and strong desire to serve our coun- Jim’s commitment extended beyond Sac- that the United States provides one quarter of try. ramento and the McClatchy family of papers the entire U.N. budget and there are serious While they passed the rigors of the nomina- to strengthening the international free press. calls in Congress, that I believe we should tion and appointment process, the real test Jim worked with the Inter American Press As- consider, to withhold all future funding to the has just begun! In just weeks these fine stu- sociation in 1994 to help write the Declaration U.N. until accountable, effective and trans- dents will report in to begin an intensive basic of Chapultepec, a document that established parent reform is achieved. training program before they begin a tough, the role of a free press in democratic soci- and gratifying, four-year education. They have If the United Nations is serious about re- eties. Dozens of heads of state signed the such exciting futures ahead of them. I know form, it has to reform itself from the inside. Declaration of Chapultepec, including Presi- they are ready to join the premier military And that is why, today, I call on Mark Malloch dent Clinton. force of the world. To the appointees I say, Brown to immediately step down as Deputy Closer to home, Jim was instrumental in ac- ‘‘God bless you. God bless America. I salute Secretary-General, for the good of the United tively planning the Central Valley’s future. He you.’’ Nations as well as for the pride of the Amer- led the drive to create Valley Vision, a non- The appointees and their hometowns are as ican people. profit that facilitates discussions to solve re- follows: gional problems. Jim also created an endow- The United States cannot have faith in the UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY: ment in the name of his mother to support the U.N. if its senior leaders have such a biased John Kottlowski—McKinney, Texas—McKin- classics and bilingual education at California opinion of the people and policies of the ney North High School, Preston Pham— State University, Fresno, where he received United States. Plano, Texas—Plano Senior High School,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00197 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 14, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 11303 Colin Skowronski—Plano, Texas—Plano PERSONAL EXPLANATION pain and distress felt by so many of my con- East Senior High School, Anil Tilbe—Plano, stituents as a result of the desecration of their Texas—Plano Senior High School. HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY ancestors’ graves. Once again, I would urge UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY: the Royal Thai Government to work to prevent Lindsay Atwood—Garland, Texas—North OF OHIO Garland High School, Jacqueline Juhn— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES any further Hmong grave exhumations, while fully investigating the circumstances sur- Plano, Texas—Plano West Senior High Wednesday, June 14, 2006 School. rounding this action in order to help facilitate UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY: Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I was absent from long-lasting healing for those families affected Ridge Flick—Plano, Texas—Plano West Sen- the House floor during yesterday’s rollcall by this terrible situation. ior High School, Daniel Fulcoly—Plano, votes on final passage of H. Res. 794, H. Res. f Texas—Plano Senior High School, Mallory 804, H. Res. 608, and H. Con. Res. 338; and Morgan—Parker, Texas—Pecan Orchard on ordering the previous question on H. Res. HONORING SEVEN U.S.N. AIRMEN Academy, Vanessa Warwick—Plano, Texas— Ursuline Academy. 857. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE Had I been present, I would have voted HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING ACADEMY: John Tosetto—Plano, Texas— ‘‘yea’’ on each of these measures. OF MISSISSIPPI Bishop Lynch High School. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCERNING DESECRATION OF Wednesday, June 14, 2006 f HMONG GRAVE IN THAILAND Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, sixty-four AMERICAN COUNCIL OF YOUNG years ago today, a twin-engine Navy PBY–5A POLITICAL LEADERS HON. BETTY McCOLLUM amphibious reconnaissance aircraft departed OF MINNESOTA the Naval Air Station on Kodiak Island, Alaska IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as part of the Kiska Blitz—the bombing of Jap- HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS anese targets in Kiska Harbor at the western OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, June 14, 2006 end of the Aleutian Islands. On board were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- Ensign Robert F. Keller, Aviation Machinist Wednesday, June 14, 2006 er, I rise today to urge the Royal Thai Govern- Mate First Class Leland L. Davis, Seaman ment to immediately cease any further de- Second Class Elwin Alford, Seaman Second Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to struction of Hmong burial sites and stop the Class Dee Hall, Aviation Machinist’s Mate introduce a concurrent resolution recognizing exhumation of Hmong graves located inside Second Class John H. Hathaway, Aviation Ra- the accomplishments of the American Council and surrounding Wat Thamkrabok monastery. dioman Second Class Robert A. Smith, and of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) as the or- Furthermore, I would ask that the Royal Thai Aviation Pilot Third Class Albert J. Gyorfi. Fly- ganization celebrates its 40th anniversary this Government address the serious plight of ing into a storm of inclement weather and year. Hmong-American families that I represent who enemy antiaircraft blasts, the plane was hit Since 1966, ACYPL has provided bipartisan no longer know where their loved ones’ re- and crashed on the side of the Kiska Volcano. international exchange programs, educational mains are located. None of the crew survived. forums, and leadership training in order to bet- Mr. Speaker, between 1995 and 2003 many In August 1943, the United States success- ter prepare young political leaders for future Hmong families living in Thailand as refugees fully retook Kiska Island from the Japanese positions of responsibility in local, state, and from Laos had buried their deceased loved and the remains of seven men were found Federal Government. ACYPL’s programs offer ones in the Wat Thamkrabok sanctuary. In amid the wreckage at the crash site. They young leaders, some who may have never December 2003, the U.S. Department of State were buried in a common grave with a wood- traveled outside the United States, the oppor- announced the last resettlement of 15,000 en marker reading ‘‘SEVEN U.S.N. AIRMEN.’’ tunity to enhance their awareness and under- Hmong refugees residing in the Wat After the war, the grave could not be located standing of other cultures through in-depth Thamkrabok monastery, which concluded last again. study tours. year by bringing nearly 5,000 new arrivals to In 2002 a wildlife biologist working in the Founded during the Cold War, the organiza- Minnesota, a significant number of whom have Alaska Maritime Wildlife Refuge found the tion’s efforts initially focused on Western Eu- settled in St. Paul and surrounding commu- wreckage, the grave was located and following rope. Over the past four decades, however, nities which I represent. positive genetic identification, the bodies were ACYPL programs have expanded to include It has been reported that between Novem- returned to their families. Last month, on May over 90 nations throughout the world, includ- ber 4 and December 30, 2005, approximately 10, these soldiers were buried at Arlington Na- ing the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, the 900 Hmong graves were exhumed with the tional Cemetery with full military honors. Western Hemisphere, East Asia, and the Pa- human remains taken to unknown destina- I met the family of Elwin Alford and learned cific Rim. tions. Hmong-American families were shocked of their lives. Alford and his parents were from Many of ACYPL’s more than six thousand and profoundly disturbed to see the horrific the Bogalusa, Louisiana—Sandy Hook, Mis- alumni worldwide have risen to positions of video images of human remains, possibly of sissippi area. Leland Davis was from Hinds great responsibility. In the United States, their own loved ones, being treated in a dis- County, Mississippi and his sister and brother alumni include members of Congress, the respectful and unspeakably offensive manner. finally have peace. Alford, Davis and their Cabinet, ambassadors, and many senior level To this day, Hmong-Americans remain unable brothers-in-arms gave their lives over six dec- officials who serve in local, state, and national to receive reliable information regarding the ades ago and we still feel their legacy today. government. Internationally, past participants whereabouts of their loved ones’ remains. So many families lost their loved ones in the of ACYPL programs now serve as cabinet As a Member of Congress representing great crusade against German Fascism and members, ambassadors, parliamentarians and more than 35,000 Hmong-American constitu- Japanese Imperialism. And for many, closure as other senior level policymakers. Estab- ents, I join them in expressing shock at this comes very late. lishing early relationships among such future disturbing episode. The dignity of their de- I want to take this opportunity to commend leaders helps facilitate international dialogue ceased ancestors deserves respect. There the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command. and strengthen and promote U.S. policy objec- can be no doubt that this entire situation has More than 78,000 Americans are unaccounted tives. caused considerable anguish and emotional for from World War II, another 8,100 from the As an alumnus of an ACYPL program to the distress to relatives now living in the United Korean War and 1,800 from the Vietnam War. then Soviet Union in the 1970s, I can attest to States and elsewhere. But the Accounting Command continues to the effectiveness of citizen-to-citizen ex- The Royal Thai Government is a friend and bring these heroes home and assist with clo- changes in fostering cross-cultural under- ally of the United States. Our bilateral relation- sure for families still bearing the wounds of standing and cultivating international ties ship is vital and it would be my desire to see wars long completed. among young political leaders. I applaud a strengthening of all aspects of this relation- Mr. Speaker, today we have brave Amer- ACYPL’s work over the past decades and ship. Yet, in Minnesota today, it is very difficult ican men and women fighting in Afghanistan wish them continued success in future efforts. for me to champion this relationship with the and Iraq and around the world against the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00198 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11304 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 forces of terror. In Mississippi, we lost another FLAG DAY Civil Rights Movement, and he reminded all of native son, a lion of liberty, just last week. I us how we need to find the courage to con- hope families know that six weeks from now, HON. JULIA CARSON tinue the Movement. I’d also like to thank Congressman BARNEY six months from now, or sixty-four years from OF INDIANA now, those sacrifices will not be forgotten. FRANK for inviting Congressman LEWIS to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES speak to the people of New Bedford. The f Wednesday, June 14, 2006 friendship between these two Members of Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, today is Flag Congress spans more than 40 years, and as TRIBUTE TO MORRIS COUNTY Day. It was established in 1949 by act of Con- Congressman FRANK states, Representative PARK COMMISSION gress for us to take a day to reflect on our flag LEWIS continues to be ‘‘one of the great moral and past. I was 10 years old when Congress forces in this country.’’ first established Flag Day and I have over the Representative LEWIS, a great hero of mine, HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN years come to a better realization of the inex- spoke to 1400-plus students and teachers at OF NEW JERSEY tricable connection between patriotism, the New Bedford High School, sharing his experi- ences growing up in the segregated South, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flag and our soldiers in the field. I don’t be- lieve the costs of preserving our flag have and his eventual involvement with nonviolent Wednesday, June 14, 2006 ever been as concrete as they are today. I protests. Congressman LEWIS told the students ‘‘that hope that while reflecting on the Flag today Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise it was the young, like himself and many others we spend some time thinking about the price today to honor the Morris County Park Com- who formed the Student Nonviolent Coordi- that has been paid for our flag, our freedom mission, located in Morris County, New Jer- nating Committee,’’ who led the way in the and our country. While we take a moment to sey, a county I am proud to represent! On Civil Rights Movement. think about our flag we cannot do so without June 15, 2006, the Morris County Park Com- I would like to place into the RECORD, the giving thanks for our soldiers in the field and mission is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with following editorial, Timely Message from JOHN the veterans who served under our flag. a reception to honor the men and women who LEWIS, which appeared in the June 1, 2006, Francis Scott Key summed it up perfectly in have helped shape the first fifty years of the edition of the New Bedford Standard-Times, the Star Spangled Banner: park system. which describes why the words of our friend And the rockets’ red glare. The bombs and colleague, Congressman JOHN LEWIS, Established in 1956, the Morris County Park bursting in air, Gave proof through the night Commission began its rich history with the that our flag was still there. O say, does that have such meaning and resonance in all of dedication of 350 acres as Lewis Morris Coun- star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land our communities today. ty Park in Morris Township. Today, the park of the free and the home of the brave. [From the New Bedford Standard-Times, New Bedford, MA—June 1, 2006] system has grown to over more than 17,500 f acres and is the largest park system in New TIMELY MESSAGE FROM JOHN LEWIS Jersey. The commission manages 38 facilities PERSONAL EXPLANATION Whether it was the hand of the Almighty including historic sites, golf courses, outdoor or simply the good sense of our local con- education and recreational facilities, arbore- gressman, Barney Frank, yesterday’s visit to HON. HENRY J. HYDE New Bedford by U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., tums, conservation areas, parks, and 150 OF ILLINOIS one of the great heroes of the American Civil miles of trails. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rights Movement, could not have been timed The reputation of the Park Commission and Wednesday, June 14, 2006 more perfectly. its facilities continues to be one of the best in The 56-year-old Rep. Lewis, who is the son the nation. More than 3.5 million visitors have Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, on June 13, 2006, of a sharecropper born in segregated Ala- I was absent for several votes for personal bama, brought a message of hope and healing taken advantage of the programs, special to a city preparing to bury Bernadette events, and activities provided by a very pro- reasons. Had I been present, I would have voted: DePina, who was shot to death in her home fessional staff. The park system has a positive last week, just days after her 23-year-old son impact on the quality of life of every Morris Vote No. 263, LaTourette Amendment to David DePina II’s arrest on charges of mur- County resident and their families, as well as H.R. 5576—‘‘no’’; Vote No. 264, Bean Amend- dering a 20-year-old man. tens of thousands of visitors. The Park Com- ment to H.R. 5576—‘‘no’’; Vote No. 265, Israel Rep. Lewis didn’t talk about crime or pun- missions over the years have preserved valu- Amendment to H.R. 5576—‘‘no’’; Vote No. ishment or politics. He talked about growing 266, Miller, Gary Amendment to H.R. 5576— up poor in the segregated South, about being able open space and cultural resources and inspired as a 15-year-old listening to the promoted tourism, conservation and economic ‘‘no’’; Vote No. 267, Nadler Amendment to radio by the actions of the late Rosa Parks vitality. Consequently, the commission con- H.R. 5576—‘‘no’’; Vote No. 268. Davis (AL) and the soaring words of a young black min- tinues to receive national recognition for its fa- Amendment to H.R. 5576—‘‘no’’; Vote No. ister, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to stand cilities and programs. 269, Jackson-Lee Amendment to H.R. 5576— up for the dignity of all and ‘‘to find a way Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues ‘‘no’’; Vote No. 270, Harris Amendment to to get in the way’’ of those who would deny others that dignity. to join me in congratulating the Morris County H.R. 5576—‘‘no’’; Vote No. 271, Slaughter Amendment to H.R. 5576—‘‘no’’; Vote No. And that’s what he did. Park Commission on its Fiftieth Anniversary. Arrested scores of times in nonviolent pro- 272, Waters Amendment to H.R. 5576—‘‘no’’; test of discriminatory voting practices, seg- Vote No. 273, Hooley Amendment to H.R. f regated schools, lunch counters and public 5576—‘‘no’’. transportation, he was threatened, beaten, PERSONAL EXPLANATION f spit upon and hated by Southern whites try- ing to maintain the legalized segregation of RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN the Jim Crow south. He has faced trouble, HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY JOHN LEWIS counted losses and continued his fight as what Congressman Frank—his friend for OF NEVADA HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN more than 40 years—calls ‘‘one of the great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moral forces in this country.’’ OF MASSACHUSETTS ‘‘I am not bitter today, and I am not going Wednesday, June 14, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to be bitter tomorrow,’’ Rep. Lewis said. And then he said something important to Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, due to a death Wednesday, June 14, 2006 the community of New Bedford, which some in the family, I was unable to vote on Rollcall Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today fear has split along racial, ethnic, neighbor- hood and economic fault lines. Numbers 251 through 262. Had I been to thank and praise Congressman JOHN LEWIS ‘‘We are one people,’’ he said in the soaring present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall for visiting New Bedford, Massachusetts, at voice of the preacher he grew up wanting to Numbers 251, 252, 253, 254, 256, 257, 259 the end of May. Congressman LEWIS de- be, with the same simple conviction that and 260, and ‘‘no’’ on Rollcall Numbers 255, scribed for students and community members powered Dr. King. ‘‘We all need each other. 258, 261 and 262. his important involvement in the American We all live in that same house.’’

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He urged the students to register to vote and to vote East Central chose Denver as their Alumnus the years on behalf of the citizens of the First when they turn 18, a privilege he marched for of the Year and the College’s physical edu- Congressional District and the state of Ala- four decades ago. cation building bares his name. bama. The congressman told the students that it Denver was inducted into the NJCAA Men’s f was the young, like himself and many others Basketball Hall of Fame, the Mississippi who formed the Student Nonviolent Coordi- Sports Hall of Fame and the University of Hall TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES CAMERON nating Committee, who led the way in the of Fame. Mississippi Governor Ronnie Civil Rights Movement. Musgrove appointed Denver to the State HON. GWEN MOORE ‘‘And it will be the children in New Bedford who will say, ‘We’re going to live in peace Board for Community and Junior Colleges. OF WISCONSIN because we are all brothers and sisters.’ ’’ While amassing records and notability on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His words inspired a standing ovation in the hardwood courts, and teaching and train- Wednesday, June 14, 2006 the packed high school hall. They stirred the ing a new generation of Mississippians, Den- imagination of Stephanie Houtman, 15, a ver also served his state and nation in the Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I sophomore. ‘‘He was talking about how they Mississippi National Guard including a stint in rise today to recognize one of our Nation’s burned his back with cigarettes,’’ Yet he did the Korean War. After years of exemplary true civil rights pioneers, a constituent of mine not relent. He did not stir from the seg- service he was appointed Mississippi’s Adju- who has graced Milwaukee with his work for regated lunch counter. tant General and retired from military service justice and equality for over 50 years. Sadly, Dominick Baptiste, 16, walked out of the that man, Dr. James Cameron, died June 11, auditorium with a broad smile on his face at with the rank of major general. the end of the speech. ‘‘It made me feel good Mr. Speaker, I hope this Congress joins me 2006. to know that people can fight racism,’’ he in remembering Major General Denver When Dr. Cameron was only 16 years old, said. ‘‘The fact that he was able to find the Brackeen’s determined leadership and cham- he was subject to a horrific, and horrifically courage to sit at the white table. The fact pionship character. Mississippi will miss this common, episode of racial violence when a that he was able to go back again and cherished native son, as will his wife Charlotte crowd lynched him and two friends. Though again.’’ and his surviving son Morgan, and his grand- his friends perished in the ordeal, Dr. Cam- The congressman’s visit reminded the city eron was miraculously released—an outcome of what we all know. children Jonathan, Sable, Dillon and Ashlee. What happens to a family on Ash Street or f that he attributed to divine intervention—mak- at Monte Park or the United Front or Coun- ing him the only known survivor of a lynching. ty Street happens to all of us. And unless we COMMENDING DONALD L. Out of that experience, he built a life and a let our own bitterness go, unless we reach LANGHAM ON THE OCCASION OF legacy dedicated to the eradication of racism, across the way to our neighbor, we will never HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 40 the preservation of African American history, be what we want to be, what we should be. YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE LA- and the advancement of civil rights for all. It ought not take a visit by a congressman BORERS OF SOUTHWEST ALA- Following his deliverance, Dr. Cameron fo- from Georgia to remind us of that. Deep BAMA cused his life on advancing the cause of down, we all know that. Having the courage to do something about it is the real test. equality and civil rights. He founded three chapters of the NAACP in Indiana in the f HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA 1940s, and served as first president in the An- REMEMBERING MAJOR GENERAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derson, IN, chapter. He served as Indiana DENVER BRACKEEN State Director of Civil Liberties until 1950, in Wednesday, June 14, 2006 which capacity he investigated and reported to HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to the Governor of Indiana on violations of equal OF MISSISSIPPI commend Donald L. Langham of Mobile, Ala- accommodation law. Despite receiving many threats and facing numerous acts of violence, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bama, for his service to south Alabama. For 40 years now, Don has represented the inter- he continued to work toward racial equality. Wednesday, June 14, 2006 ests of some of Alabama’s finest citizens as a He marched twice with Dr. Cameron and with Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, today I ask labor negotiator. many others then and later. Congress to join me in remembering and sa- Don Langham was born in Prichard, Ala- Inspired by efforts of members of the Jewish luting the life and legacy of Major General bama, and educated in the Mobile County community to document their history of perse- Denver Brackeen: a soldier, a sportsman, an public school system. After high school, Don cution, Dr. Cameron opened America’s Black administrator, and a coach. Denver passed attended the University of Southern Mis- Holocaust Museum in 1988. The museum away at his home in Union, Mississippi on sissippi. He began his distinguished career in continues to document the devastating effects May 29, at the age of 75. labor in Dothan, Alabama, before returning to of slavery, lynching and racial violence. As a Denver was born on February 10, 1931 in Mobile to represent the interests of paper mill result of his life-long efforts, Dr. Cameron re- Hickory, Mississippi. At Hickory High School workers. ceived a public apology from the U.S. Senate he twice achieved All-State honors for basket- During his time in labor negotiations, Don for its failure to take decisive action to end the ball, leading his Bulldogs to a 51–1 record his traveled throughout Europe and South Amer- epidemic of lynchings in the south. senior year. He went on to play basketball at ica to support the efforts of organized labor. Dr. Cameron acted as a courageous vision- East Central Community College and the Uni- He has met and worked with many of the ary. He endeavored to use the lessons of an versity of Mississippi. At East Central he was most important leaders of Alabama and our ugly violent past to build a foundation for real selected the nation’s most valuable player and country. unity. He worked to realize a world in which earned All-American honors. At Ole Miss he Due to his recent work with several multi- racism and violence are relegated to history. received All-American honors from the Helms national corporations, Don has gained a keen Dr. Cameron exemplifies the imperative of the Athletic Foundation, was chosen most valu- insight into some of the major issues facing civil rights struggle—the call to listen to our able player in the Southeastern Conference, our nation. Don has also done outstanding humanity over and above our fear. Despite his twice named to All-SEC teams and selected work as the chairman of the board of trustees experiences, Dr. Cameron did not seek safety as the most valuable player for the Southern of the University of South Alabama, where he by trying to carry on a quiet, private life. He states. has worked tirelessly to raise funds for the embraced the call to work publicly, despite the Denver was drafted by the New York Knick- South Alabama Cancer Center. risks to his own safety, to secure full equality erbockers but soon returned to East Central Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recog- for all. He taught us to be better, not bitter— Community College to begin 28 years of serv- nize Mr. Donald L. Langham and commend even though it would have been very easy for ice as coach, guidance counselor, admissions him for his outstanding service to the people him to succumb to a life of anger after sur- director, dean of students and academic dean. of Alabama. He has dedicated 40 years to im- viving such a violent and hateful experience. I From 1955 to 1963 he coached East Central’s proving the lives of workers throughout south am honored to have this opportunity to pay

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00200 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR14JN06.DAT BR14JN06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 11306 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 8 June 14, 2006 tribute to his singular courage, visionary lead- In opting to join the 13 however, these non- solute priority to land selections by the State ership and unwavering commitment to our resident Natives were deprived of the ability to of Alaska and other Native Corporations—re- community. fully participate in the settlement of their gional and village—and prohibits the selection f claims as that settlement was generally pro- of lands from within conservation system vide by the act. Let me be specific. Monetary units—as defined in the Alaska National Inter- INTRODUCTION OF AN AMEND- payments under the Settlement Act were ests Lands Conservation Act. The 13th may MENT TO THE ALASKA NATIVE made through the Alaska Native Fund and dis- not select from the National Petroleum Re- CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT TO tributed among all 13 Regional Corporations serve, the Tongass or Chugach National For- PROVIDE LAND RIGHTS FOR THE on a per capita basis, but land was distributed ests and other sensitive areas. In other words, 13TH REGIONAL CORPORATION only among the 12 resident Regional Corpora- the 13th is at the very end of the line for its tions and the Village Corporations within those land selections. This is nonetheless far more HON. DON YOUNG regions. No additional money, however, was equitable for the 13th than the present situa- OF ALASKA provided to the 13th to compensate for the ab- tion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sence of land. The Settlement Act also pro- In proposing this legislation, the share- holders of the 13th are seeking equity by Wednesday, June 14, 2006 vided that the 12 Regional Corporations would share among themselves some of the reve- being placed on a stronger and more equal Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, there nues from all natural resource development footing with respect to the Native shareholders have been many items of unfinished business occurring on the lands conveyed to them. The of the other 12 Native Regional Corporations. which flowed from the Alaska Native Claims 13th did not receive this right. This is supported by the Alaska Native com- Settlement Act, ANCSA, which was originally In sum, Alaska Natives enrolled in the 13th munity. This proposal has been endorsed by enacted on December 18, 1971. A number of did not receive any land, and did not receive the Alaska Federation of Natives, and by the these issues have been resolved over the additional money in lieu of land, and did not Association of Regional Corporation Presi- years. Few of those unfinished items, how- get any right to participate in distributions from dents, and it has been thoroughly considered ever, stand out in my mind as much as the the pool of natural resource revenue funds in by the Alaska delegation. My first term in Congress was the one im- need to provide land selection rights to the which the other Regional Corporations shared. mediately following the enactment of ANSCA members of the 13th Regional Corporation, The 13th, being comprised of nonresident in late 1971. I can tell you that neither the act which was formed by ANSCA primarily to rep- Alaska Natives, was thus denied full participa- nor its implementation focused much attention resent Alaska Natives residing outside of Alas- tion in the settlement provided by the Settle- on the 13th. They were not fully represented, ka at that time. Today, with the 13th Regional ment Act. While some will claim that this was so Members of the Washington State delega- Corporation Land Entitlement Act, I address their choice, it seems clear that it was an inad- tion like the late Congressman Lloyd Meeds that objective. I am pleased to be joined in this equately informed choice and resulted in de- and Senator Henry Jackson took their side but sponsorship by my friend and colleague from priving over 4,500 members of the 13th of two were not able to accomplish land rights for the Washington State, Congressman NORM DICKS. of the three major benefits of this act. This bill 13th, or a monetary settlement in its stead. For me, both of us, this completes a signifi- seeks to resolve at least the absence of an cant goal of the original act. Let me give you Congressman Meeds believed throughout his entitlement to land. life that this was a matter that required resolu- the background of this issue and the story of Over the years, the effect of this inequity in the 13th Region. tion. the act has been to substantially disadvantage What the 13th will receive under the new bill In 1971, after years of debate, Congress en- the shareholders of the 13th as they tried to is, with one major exception, the same per acted the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act build an economically successful corporation capita land right that all other regional cor- of 1971, 43 U.S.C.S. 1601 et seq.—‘‘the Set- and to deny them the benefits of land owner- porations received, no more and no less. The tlement Act’’—extinguishing claims by Native ship in Alaska. As an example, the 13th re- number of acres is arrived at by taking the Alaskans based on aboriginal land rights. The ceived its pro rata share of the monetary pay- total number of acres conveyed to the other act divided the State into 12 geographical ‘‘re- ments under the Act but was obligated to dis- Regional Corporations pursuant to section gions’’ which were to be composed as far as tribute 50 percent of those proceeds imme- 12(c) of ANSCA—15,769,600 acres—and after practicable of Natives having a common herit- diately to shareholders as they were received subtracting Sealaska’s shareholders— age and sharing common interests. In addi- over a number of years. The remaining 50 Sealaska received a separate entitlement— tion, nonresident Natives were given the op- percent provides the only capitalization for the and the shareholders of the 13th—which re- tion either to enroll in one of the 12 Regional small corporation with many scattered share- ceived no land—dividing this 15,769,600 acres Corporations established for each region or to holders. Without a land base or resources to by 60,026, the number of original Native elect, by majority vote, to form a separate 13th develop, the 13th did not have the economic shareholders enrolled to the other 11 Native Regional Corporation to represent the inter- base, nor the crucial development alternatives Regional Corporations. On a per capita basis, ests of nonresident Alaskan Natives. afforded other Regional Corporations. The cor- the shareholders of the other 11 Regional Cor- Provision for the 13th was focused upon poration did not receive revenues from the de- porations received approximately 262.7 acres serving the interests of nonresident Alaska velopment of resources, such as timber har- per original shareholder. This per capita num- Natives while affording them their fair share of vest which was accomplished in several re- ber multiplied by the 4,426 original share- the settlement. Some nonresident Natives had gions, or a share of sec. 7(i) revenues, includ- holders of the 13th results in the 1,162,710 been dislocated during and after World War II, ing petroleum revenues, which was a source acres. others left their homes to serve in the Armed of income for the 12 Regional Corporations. The bill gives absolute priority to land selec- Forces, many left to attend high schools and The 13th has survived but with some difficulty, tions of other Native Corporations and the colleges in other States, and still others, for and it is time to provide a fairer share of the State of Alaska. Additionally, the bill prohibits economic reasons, migrated south in the hope settlement to them for their future. the 13th from making selections within con- of attaining employment. Information about the To correct the inequity caused by the Settle- servation system units, the Tongass and Chu- Settlement Act and its implications for non- ments Act’s failure to equally compensate gach National Forests, the National Petroleum resident Natives was difficult to obtain, spotty nonresident Natives for the extinguishment of Reserve—Alaska, and other potentially sen- and inconsistent in character, and generally in- their aboriginal land claims, the 13th Regional sitive public lands. sufficient to enable individual nonresident Na- Corporation Land Entitlement Act will place The major exception is that all other inter- tives to make reasoned decisions. In this situ- the shareholders of the 13th on a better foot- ests, from the State, to other Native corpora- ation, a majority of nonresident Alaska Natives ing with shareholders of the other Alaska Na- tions and the conservation community, were felt that their interests could best be protected tive Regional Corporations at least as far as able to make their land selections, and win by forming the nonresident 13th to better con- land is concerned. congressional approval, when the land eligible trol and direct their own affairs. Ultimately ap- The proposal authorizes the 13th to select for selection was prime, high on the list of pri- proximately 4,500 Alaska Natives chose to en- land from the excess lands previously with- orities. The 13th comes behind all other prior- roll in the new 13th. Wherever they resided drawn by the Secretary of the Department of ities, including State and Native selections, na- then, or now, however, they were and are the Interior on behalf of other Regional Cor- tional conservation lands, and others. The in- Alaska Natives, and we honor them. porations. The proposed legislation gives ab- tent is that the land of the 13th is likely to be

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After graduating from St. Stanislaus long-standing inequity and to provide the 13th Wednesday, June 14, 2006 High School in 1964, he received a Bachelor with the right to do what all other Native re- of Science Degree in Business Administration gions have done. I urge my colleagues to join Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise on be- from Central Michigan University and a Juris with me in achieving this goal this year. half of myself and Representative JOHN Doctor Degree from Detroit College of Law. MCHUGH. As the co-chairs the House Army His first position in the legal field was an As- f Caucus, we would like to salute the United sistant Prosecuting Attorney in Bay County. States Army on its 231st birthday. He went on to private practice until Judge HONORING GERRY B. SHREIBER On June 14, 1775, more than a year before Bielawski became an Administrative Law the ratification of the Declaration of Independ- Judge in the Bureau of Workers’ Disability ence, the Continental Congress created Conti- Compensation starting in 1984. nental Army, which later became the U.S. HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS He went on to become a member of the Army. That day, as the Americans prepared OF NEW JERSEY Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and a for war against the British, Congress under- Workers’ Compensation Magistrate before IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES took an effort to raise ten companies of rifle- being appointed to the 18th Judicial Circuit men and accepted responsibility for thousands Court by Governor James J. Blanchard in Wednesday, June 14, 2006 of men who were already assembled in New 1988. Ten years later he became the Chief England and New York. Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Judge of the Court and has served in that ca- From that brave beginning was born the honor Mr. Gerry B. Shreiber for his long- pacity since that time. standing dedication to animal welfare and ani- Army that defeated the British and gave us our Nation. From that brave beginning came Staying true to his roots in Bay County, mal rights. On April 6, 2006, Gerry’s family, Judge Bielawski is a member of St. Stanislaus friends, and colleagues gathered at the Man- more than 200 years of accomplishment and tradition and has brought us the unparalleled Church and is active in the St. Stanislaus Ush- sion on Main Street in Voorhees, NJ, for the er’s Club and the Athletic Club. He served as Animal Adoption Center Dinner where he was force we have today. Through the last 231 years, the United the Vice President and Advocate with the lat- awarded the Southern New Jersey Humani- States Army has fought to bring freedom to ter organization until his appointment to the tarian of the Year Award. the American people and then to protect it. It bench. His father served as the Chair of the Mr. Shreiber is the President and CEO of J has fought for liberty and against tyranny Bay County Democratic Party for over 26 and J Snack Foods Corp., which has received across the globe, and free people everywhere years. Judge Bielawski followed in his dad’s numerous awards in the worlds of both busi- owe a debt to the sacrifices of individual sol- footsteps and is a lifetime member of the ness and philanthropy. Gerry is an avid animal diers, many of whom gave their lives for peo- Michigan Democratic Party. Larry Bielawski lover and contributes significant time and re- ple they never knew. was the Vice President of the Bay County sources to the betterment of animals. He is Today’s Army faces new challenges and Democratic Party and the Chairman of the currently the Director of the North American new threats, but is still the right arm of free- James Blanchard Election Committee for Bay Wildlife Park Foundation and is a member of dom in this world. New democracies in Iraq, County. many animal welfare organizations including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Kosovo owe a debt Always serving the community, Judge the World Wildlife Fund, National Wildlife Fed- of gratitude to U.S. Army soldiers that have Bielawski is also affiliated with the Salvation eration, American Anti-Vivisection Society, sacrificed on their behalf. Army Advisory Board, St. Hyacinth Athletic International Fund for Animal Welfare, Animal We are representatives today of the House Club, Knights of Columbus, St. George Soci- Welfare Institute, Greenpeace, and PETA. Army Caucus, but each of us have rep- ety, the Lion’s Club, and the Bay Area Cham- Gerry has personally saved many animals’ resented thousands of soldiers who have ber of Commerce. He married his wife Patricia lives and currently lives on his New Jersey served our Nation in harm’s way. Each of us in 1969 and they have three wonderful chil- farm with over twenty animals. He is also ac- has met with the men and women who are dren. tive in our community at large including the part of this outstanding institution and have Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be able to stand Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Jewish Com- devoted their lives to their Nation. These men before the House of Representatives and ask munity Center of Atlantic County, and serves and women are models of courage and dedi- you to join me in paying tribute to a dedicated on the Advisory Board at the Rutgers School cation; their selfless service to the Nation will public servant, Judge Lawrence Bielawski, as of Business. serve as inspiration to citizens in the 21st cen- he embarks upon a new phase in his life. I tury and beyond. Gerry Shreiber’s dedication and selfless wish him the best in all his future endeavors. Mr. Speaker, on this day, of all days, we service to animals and to our greater commu- recognize that without our Army, we truly nity is an inspiration to humanitarians every- f would not have a nation in the first place. As where. I thank Gerry, and wish him all the we recognize this monumental day, we ask best in his future endeavors. PERSONAL EXPLANATION our colleagues to join us in celebrating the contributions, traditions, and service of the f Army and its dedication to the past, present, HON. PHIL ENGLISH PERSONAL EXPLANATION and future of this great Nation. OF PENNSYLVANIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO JUDGE LAWRENCE Wednesday, June 14, 2006 HON. JOHN E. PETERSON BIELAWSKI OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I was present and voting during the series of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DALE E. KILDEE OF MICHIGAN rolled votes that included rollcall No. 261, on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ordering the previous question on the rule for consideration of H.R. 5576, Transportation, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Treasury, HUD, Judiciary, D.C. Appropriations Speaker, on rollcall No. 273, I was unavoid- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, today I ask the for 2007. While I was recorded as ‘‘yes’’ on ably detained. Had I been present, I would House of Representatives to join me in hon- the previous question, I intended to cast a have voted ‘‘aye.’’ oring Judge Lawrence Bielawski as he retires ‘‘no’’ vote.

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Mr. Speak- 10 a.m. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er, today I am happy to congratulate Captain Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Wednesday, June 14, 2006 To hold hearings to examine the Rural and Mrs. Brian Albon, USMC, of Jacksonville, Development Programs of the Depart- North Carolina, on the birth of their new baby Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the ment of Agriculture. son. Joshua William Albon was born on June suicide of three suspected dedicated terrorists SR–328A 10, 2006, at 7:42 a.m., weighing 6 pounds and imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 13 ounces. Joshua has been born into a lov- once again provided fodder for the enemies of To hold hearings to examine the reau- ing home, where he will be raised by parents thorization of the Export-Import Bank the U.S.-led Global War on Terror. They are who are devoted to his well-being and bright of the United States. using the suicides to attack one of the most future. His birth is a blessing. SD–538 important components of this war: our ability f Homeland Security and Governmental Af- to detain dangerous men and women and ex- fairs tract important information from them that will SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS To hold hearings to examine the nomina- help protect American lives. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tion of Paul A. Denett, of Virginia, to The critics, who come from the media, Con- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, be Administrator for Federal Procure- gress, the blame-America first crowd and even 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- ment Policy. SD–342 the terrorists themselves, have long sought tem for a computerized schedule of all 2 p.m. the psychological victory that would come with meetings and hearings of Senate com- Judiciary the closing of the military prison at Gitmo, and mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- To hold hearings to examine the short now even President Bush has been swayed tees, and committees of conference. selling activities of hedge funds and by their criticism, saying that the prison is This title requires all such committees independent analysts. damaging the image of the U.S. at home and to notify the Office of the Senate Daily SD–226 abroad. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- 2:30 p.m. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Homeland Security and Governmental Af- After the fire at the Pentagon was extin- fairs guished, the rubble was cleared at Ground of the meetings, when scheduled, and any cancellations or changes in the Federal Financial Management, Govern- Zero, and the remains of the last victim were ment Information, and International buried, it seems that the memory of the Sep- meetings as they occur. As an additional procedure along Security Subcommittee tember 11th attacks has slowly faded away To hold hearings to examine United Na- with the computerization of this infor- from the minds of many people. I would urge tions headquarters renovation, focus- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily those people to consider that the memory of ing on transparency, accountability, fi- Digest will prepare this information for nancial and ethical integrity at the that day would be a daily reality were it not for printing in the Extensions of Remarks the brave men and women who serve in our international body. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SD–342 military and have apprehended the heinous on Monday and Wednesday of each Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs thugs and criminals housed at Guantanamo week. Housing and Transportation Subcommittee Bay. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, To hold hearings to examine issues for To make matters worse, the blame-America June 15, 2006 may be found in the Daily the future relating to the Federal first crowd is not only demanding that we Digest of today’s RECORD. Housing Administration. close Guantanamo Bay, but they are also sug- SD–538 MEETINGS SCHEDULED gesting that those imprisoned there be re- Energy and Natural Resources National Parks Subcommittee leased, so they can return to their homelands JUNE 19 To hold hearings to examine the Na- and plot more attacks against America; a tional Park Service’s Revised Draft move which the Bush administration has said 2 p.m. Judiciary Management Policies, including poten- it absolutely would not make. As the President Immigration, Border Security and Citizen- tial impact of the policies on park op- said, ‘‘there are some, if put on the streets, ship Subcommittee erations, park resources, wilderness who would create grave harm to American citi- To hold hearings to examine learning areas, recreation, and interaction with zens and other citizens of the world.’’ from the mistakes of 1986 relating to gateway communities. SD–366 Moving prisoners to another facility would immigration enforcement at the work- simply move the controversy from Gitmo to a place. SD–226 JUNE 21 new prison. Creating a Guantanamo Bay mili- 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. tary prison somewhere else would do nothing Energy and Natural Resources Environment and Public Works to satisfy its critics, and in fact, would em- To hold hearings to examine implemen- To hold hearings to examine safer tech- bolden the terrorists by providing them with a tation of the Renewable Fuel Standard nology in the context of chemical site marvelous psychological victory by allowing in the 2005 Energy Bill and the future security. them to praise that Gitmo is no more. potential of biofuels such as biodiesel, SD–628 cellulosic ethanol, and E85. Indian Affairs I wish the prison at Gitmo was not nec- SD–366 To hold hearings to examine S. 480, to ex- essary and its cells were empty, but that’s not 3 p.m. tend Federal recognition to the Chick- the reality we live with today. There are fanatic Foreign Relations ahominy Indian Tribe, the Chicka- and committed terrorists and Islamofascists To hold hearings to examine the nomina- hominy Indian Tribe—Eastern Divi- throughout the world who are set on hurting tions of Robert D. McCallum, Jr., of sion, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Americans and the West, and they need to be Georgia, to be Ambassador to Aus- Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Mona- captured and detained. The face of Gitmo may tralia, and Leslie V. Rowe, of Wash- can Indian Nation, and the Nansemond be ugly to some, Mr. Speaker, but so was the ington, to be Ambassador to Papua Indian Tribe, and S. 437, to expedite re- New Guinea, and to serve concurrently view of the grand River Band of Ottawa sight of human beings jumping from the top of and without additional compensation Indians of Michigan to secure a timely the World Trade Center. The terrorists brought as Ambassador to the Solomon Islands and just determination of whether that this war to us, and I believe we need to stand and Ambassador to the Republic of group is entitled to recognition as a firm, and keep Gitmo in business until the Vanuatu. Federal Indian tribe. Global War on Terror is finally won. SD–419 SR–485

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