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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007 No. 47 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was been over the past 1,460 days. More rate with the threat it articulated, and called to order by the Speaker pro tem- than 3,200 American soldiers have given now it asks for patience while a fourth pore (Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida). the ultimate measure of sacrifice, and troop escalation seeks to accomplish f more than 24,000 have been injured. The what three others could not. It pro- American taxpayers have spent more foundly miscalculated the cost of this DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO than $400 billion on this war, and the war. It went to war without a plan for TEMPORE President asked for an additional $245 postwar stabilization and security. And The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- billion, including a $100 billion wartime perhaps most egregiously, the adminis- fore the House the following commu- supplemental spending bill that will be tration sent our troops into battle nication from the Speaker: considered on the floor later this week. without proper equipment. WASHINGTON, DC, And thousands of Iraqis have been Madam Speaker, given the repeated March 19, 2007. killed, while literally millions have miscalculations by the administration I hereby appoint the Honorable CORRINE fled to neighboring countries, trig- over the last 4 years, and given the sit- BROWN to act as Speaker pro tempore on this gering a refugee crisis. uation on the ground in Iraq, today it day. Yet despite the sacrifice and hard- is past time, way past time for the NANCY PELOSI, ship, how much progress has been United States Congress, the people’s Speaker of the House of Representatives. made? Just last week, the Department representatives, to insist on account- f of Defense reported record levels of vio- ability and a new direction in Iraq. As one who supported the authority MORNING HOUR DEBATES lence and hardening sectarian violence in the fourth quarter of 2006, stating, of the President of the United States to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘Some elements of the situation in remove Saddam Hussein, and in listen- ant to the order of the House of Janu- Iraq are properly descriptive of a civil ing to the President’s State of the ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- war.’’ Union when he said not one of us who nize Members from lists submitted by Administration officials themselves voted voted for failure, that was accu- the majority and minority leaders for admitted last week that political goals rate. I certainly did not vote for fail- morning hour debates. The Chair will that were to have been met by the ure. And I want success and seek suc- alternate recognition between the par- Iraqi government this month will take cess, but the administration’s policies ties, with each party limited to not to significantly longer to achieve, said have not garnered success. Therefore, exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, the administration. The National Intel- more blank checks and questioning except the majority leader, the minor- ligence Estimate tells us the war has obeisance by this Congress would con- ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- increased the global terror threat rath- stitute, in my opinion, a dereliction of ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. er than reduce it. And General our responsibility and our constitu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Schoomaker, the Army Chief of Staff, tional duty. Thus, this Congress, for from Maryland, the majority leader, has issued strong warnings about the the first time in 4 years, will have the Mr. STENY HOYER. effect of this war on America’s overall opportunity this week to change Amer- f military readiness and our ability to ica’s course in Iraq and to insist that respond to emerging strategic threats. the Iraqis take control of their own AFTER FOUR YEARS, NO MORE Indeed, IKE SKELTON of Missouri, the destiny. BLANK CHECKS chairman of the Armed Services Com- The U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, 4 years mittee, said that the situation with re- Health and Iraq Accountability Act of- ago tonight, our Commander in Chief, spect to America’s readiness of its fers the best way forward in Iraq. I President Bush, gave the orders that Armed Forces is grave and troubling. urge Members of both sides of the aisle instigated Operation Iraqi Freedom. Meanwhile, the American people have to support it. And I would call the at- Whether they supported the Presi- wearied of administration claims that tention to many of our Members to a dent’s decision or not, all, and I empha- are divorced from reality. ‘‘Mission ac- vote in June of 1997, where so many size ‘‘all’’ patriotic Americans prayed complished’’ and ‘‘the insurgency is in Members on the Republican side of the for our success as well as the safe re- its last throes’’ are just two of the as- aisle voted to set a timetable, set a turn of our brave service men and sertions that have proved, sadly, very date certain for withdrawal or exit women. And 4 years later, we still do. badly mistaken. strategy in amendments sponsored by However, today our success in Iraq is From the outset, the administration Mr. BUYER of Indiana in which all the as elusive as it ever was and has ever refused to commit a force commensu- present leaders of the Republican

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:01 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR7.000 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 Party who were in the Congress at that in the war on terror. To them I say PRAYER time voted for. that this legislation goes above and be- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. In short, the legislation that will yond the President’s funding request, Coughlin, offered the following prayer: come before us is saying much the supporting our troops deployed at the Lord of goodness and harbinger of same, but after 4 years of a lack of suc- tip of the spear, and reaffirming our peace, be with the Congress of the cess, why do I say a lack of success? commitment to fighting and defeating United States this week. Guide deci- Secretary Gates in his confirmation al Qaeda. And there certainly are those sions that will resist evil, establish hearing said that we are not winning in who will argue that this bill doesn’t go good order, and strengthen relation- Iraq. That was just a few months ago, far enough, that even one more day of ships between people of good will. May and he was right. Again, I would reit- fighting is one too many. To them I the impulse toward reconciliation em- erate in my opinion because we have say respectfully that this legislation power Members that they may lead never, not at the outset, not over the for the first time sets a date for the re- this Nation to transform unjust struc- last 4 years has this administration de- sponsible redeployment of American tures and restore respect for the dig- ployed assets sufficient to meet the troops from Iraq. It is not tomorrow, it challenge. This legislation is designed is not the day after, but it is a date, a nity of all men and women created in to protect our troops, requiring troop date that provides the Iraqis with the Your likeness. deployment to adhere to the Defense time they need to ready themselves for Lord, through rational argument, Department’s current standards for the responsibility they must assume. may our government and others across training, not new standards, not new Madam Speaker, the Iraq war is al- the globe reawaken the spiritual en- timelines, not new requirements, but ready longer than our participation in ergy in people that is needed to become the Department of Defense currently World War I, World War II and the Ko- true promoters of peace and justice articulated standards to keep our rean War. The specter of 51⁄2 years in throughout the world. We pray, calling troops safe, trained and well equipped, Iraq, if our troops remain deployed upon Your Holy Name, now and for- standards for equipment and armor, until August 31, 2008, can hardly be ever. Amen. with the President required to certify called a precipitous cut and run. f As we enter the fifth year of this war, if he believes the Nation’s security re- THE JOURNAL quires DoD standards be waived. None let us insist on a policy designed to of us want to stand in the way if a cri- achieve success. As we enter the fifth The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sis is imminent and deployment must year of this war, let us respond to the Chair has examined the Journal of the be accomplished. However, all of us plea of the American people for a new last day’s proceedings and announces want to see our troops safe, equipped direction in Iraq. And as we enter the to the House her approval thereof. and trained. fifth year of this war, let us dem- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- The bill also holds the Iraqi govern- onstrate to the world that American nal stands approved. ment accountable, measuring its per- strength and American wisdom are not f formance by the benchmarks President set in opposition. I urge my colleagues, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bush outlined in his January 10 speech, vote for a new direction in Iraq, sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the again, the President’s benchmarks, not port the U.S. Troop Readiness, Vet- gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. those imposed by Congress, but the ad- erans’ Health and Iraq Accountability ministration’s own benchmarks for the Act. WILSON) come forward and lead the Iraqis. Mr. President, I did not vote for fail- House in the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition, the legislation provides a ure. I pray for the safety of our troops Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led responsible strategy for a phased rede- and for their success, but I also strong- the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: ployment of U.S. forces, provides great- ly believe that the legislation we will I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the er protections for our troops and vet- bring to this floor on Thursday is a United States of America, and to the Repub- erans, and refocuses our efforts on reasoned, thoughtful way forward, a lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. fighting al Qaeda and the Taliban in way forward that was initially sug- Afghanistan. gested by the Iraq Study Group, five f There are those of course who will Republicans and five Democrats, head- HEAR YOUR GENERALS, MR. claim that this legislation attempts to ed up by former Secretary of State and PRESIDENT, AND END THE WAR micromanage the war. They are wrong. adviser to this administration and pre- IN IRAQ There is nothing in this legislation vious administrations, James Baker. It that will be considered this week that is time that the Congress of the United (Ms. SHEA-PORTER asked and was micromanages this war. Neither Gen- States does not simply rubber-stamp given permission to address the House eral Petraeus nor any of his com- the President’s request, but on behalf for 1 minute.) manders on the ground or at of the American people exercises its Ms. SHEA-PORTER. We are at the CENTCOM will in any way be con- best judgment to make policy for a anniversary of the beginning of the war strained from the tactics or the strate- change, to make policy for success, and in Iraq. Things are not going well. Our gies that they deem best to employ on make policy to ensure victory against troops are strained. Our generals are the ground in Iraq. The only strings at- those who would terrorize Americans, speaking to the President of the United tached are those benchmarks and terrorize our Nation, and terrorize the States, who does not seem to be listen- standards endorsed by the President rest of the world through the employ- ing. I would like to read this to the himself, our Commander in Chief. And ment of their terrorist acts. President of the United States on this let me add, is there anyone who be- f day. General Peter Pace, chairman of the lieves that Congress would be strongly RECESS asserting itself today if the President’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, was asked last policy was succeeding. The answer, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- month by a House panel whether he think, is clear. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair was comfortable with the preparedness This legislation is the justified re- declares the House in recess until 2 of Army units in the United States, he sponse of the people’s representatives p.m. today. stated simply: ‘‘No, I am not com- to a policy that is failing and a Presi- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 45 fortable.’’ Mr. President, that is one of dent who insists that we must continue minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- your generals. General Peter to stay the course. There is not a new cess until 2 p.m. Schoomaker, Army Chief of Staff, tes- policy here. As I said before, we have f tified before the Senate Armed Serv- increased troops on three different oc- b 1400 ices Committee on Thursday: ‘‘We have casions. Unfortunately, lamentably, it a strategy right now that is outstrip- did not bring the stability and security AFTER RECESS ping the means to execute it.’’ Mr. that it was planned to bring. The recess having expired, the House President, that is one of your generals. There are others who will argue that was called to order by the Speaker pro The Army Vice Chief of Staff, Gen- this bill will compromise our position tempore (Ms. WATSON) at 2 p.m. eral Richard Cody, described as

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:01 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.003 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2627 ‘‘stark’’ the level of readiness of Army nication from the Honorable Rick place for the future enjoyment of its citizens units in the United States which would Larsen, Member of Congress: was first implemented 175 years ago in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with the creation of the be called on if another war breaks out. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Hot Springs Reservation, which protected 47 The readiness continues to decline of Washington, DC, March 15, 2007. area hot springs; our next-to-deploy forces, Cody told Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Whereas the Act that created the Hot the House Armed Services Committee Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Springs Reservation, entitled ‘‘An Act au- Readiness Panel last week. Washington, DC. thorizing the governor of the territory of Ar- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This is to notify Mr. President, hear your generals kansas to lease the salt springs, in said terri- you formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the and end this war now. tory, and for other purposes’’, approved April Rules of the House of Representatives, that I 20, 1832 (4 Stat. 505), required that ‘‘the hot f have received a subpoena, issued in the Mu- springs in said territory, together with four nicipal Court of the City of Bellingham, IN SUPPORT OF VICTORY sections of land, including said springs, as Whatcom County, Washington, for testimony near the centre thereof as may be, shall be (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina in a criminal cases. asked and was given permission to ad- I do not appear to have any relevant or reserved for the future disposal of the United dress the House for 1 minute and to re- material testimony to offer. Accordingly, States, and shall not be entered, located, or vise and extend his remarks.) after consultation with the Office of General appropriated, for any other purpose what- ever’’; Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoenas is inconsistent with the Whereas the Hot Springs Reservation was Madam Speaker, as we stand here the first protected area in the Nation; today, the Iraqi people enjoy a freedom precedents and privileges of the House. Sincerely, Whereas the Act creating the Hot Springs and sense of self-government they were RICK LARSEN, Reservation preceded both the establishment not afforded 4 years ago. Since the Member of Congress. of the Department of the Interior in 1849 and United States originally liberated the the establishment of Yellowstone National f Iraqis, they have established a democ- Park as the first national park in 1872; racy, ratified a constitution, and elect- COMMUNICATION FROM THE OF- Whereas the Hot Springs Reservation was ed a representative government. Such FICE OF THE SERGEANT AT renamed Hot Springs National Park in 1921 ARMS and became America’s 18th national park; rights were denied under the totali- and tarian regime of Saddam Hussein. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Whereas the tradition of preservation and General David Petraeus, the new fore the House the following commu- conservation that developed into the Na- commander of coalition forces in Iraq, nication from Don Kellaher, Assistant tional Park System, which now includes 390 is an expert in fighting insurgencies by Sergeant at Arms, Office of the Ser- units, began with the Act that created the murderers who defy laws of war. Our geant at Arms, U.S. House of Rep- Hot Springs Reservation: Now, therefore, be military officials have made necessary resentatives: it Resolved, That on this 175th anniversary of adjustments, and we are seeing signs of OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS, progress. Cutting funding, limiting re- the Act of Congress that created the Hot U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Springs Reservation, the House of Represent- inforcements and setting artificial Washington, DC, March 19, 2007. atives recognizes the important contribution timetables only serve to undermine Hon. NANCY PELOSI, of the Hot Springs Reservation and Hot this end. Together, as Democrats and Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Springs National Park to the history of con- Republicans, we must achieve victory Washington, DC. servation in the United States. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This is to formally in Iraq to achieve victory in the global The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- war on terrorism to protect American notify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that I ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- families. We must face the terrorists have been served with an administrative sub- izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- overseas, or we will face them again in poena for testimony issued by the Office of tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each the streets of America. Compliance of the U.S. House of Representa- will control 20 minutes. In conclusion, God bless our troops, tives. The Chair recognizes the gentleman and we will never forget September 11. After consulting with the Office of General Counsel, I will make the determinations re- from Arizona. f quired by House Rule VIII. GENERAL LEAVE COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Sincerely, Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I MEMBER OF HON. RICK LARSEN, DON KELLAHER, ask unanimous consent that all Mem- MEMBER OF CONGRESS Assistant Sergeant at Arms. bers have 5 legislative days to revise The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f and extend their remarks and include fore the House the following commu- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER extraneous material on the bill under nication from Luke Loeffler, Commu- PRO TEMPORE consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there nity Representative, Office of the Hon- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- objection to the request of the gen- orable Rick Larsen, Member of ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair tleman from Arizona? Congress: will postpone further proceedings There was no objection. OFFICE OF RICK LARSEN, today on motions to suspend the rules HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, on which a recorded vote or the yeas Mr. GRIJALVA. House Resolution Washington, DC, March 12, 2007. and nays are ordered, or on which the 138, introduced by my colleague, the Hon. NANCY PELOSI, vote is objected to under clause 6 of gentleman from Arkansas, Representa- Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, rule XX. tive MIKE ROSS, would express a rec- Washington, DC. ognition by the House of Representa- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This is to notify Record votes on postponed questions will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. tives of the importance of the Hot you formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Springs National Park on its 175th an- Rules of the House of Representatives, that I f have been served with a subpoena, issued by niversary. the Municipal Court of the City of Bel- RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE OF Most people know that Yellowstone lingham, Whatcom County, Washington, for HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK is our first national park, but more testimony in a criminal case. ON ITS 175TH ANNIVERSARY than 40 years before Yellowstone was After consultation with the Office of Gen- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I established as a park, Congress set eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- move to suspend the rules and agree to aside 2,529 acres in the Ouachita Moun- ance with the subpoena is consistent with tains of Arkansas to preserve 47 hot the precedents and privileges of the House. the resolution (H. Res. 138) recognizing Sincerely, the importance of Hot Springs Na- springs located there. LUKE LOEFFLER, tional Park on its 175th anniversary. The law was enacted at the request of Community Representative. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- the General Assembly of the Territory f tion. of Arkansas and signed by President The text of the resolution is as fol- Andrew Jackson on April 20, 1832. That COMMUNICATION FROM HON. RICK lows: made the Hot Springs Reservation the LARSEN, MEMBER OF CONGRESS H. RES. 138 first nationally protected parkland. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Whereas the concept in the United States The reservation was turned over to fore the House the following commu- of setting aside a nationally significant the Department of the Interior when

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Notably, the 1916 Organic tion to protect the 47 hot springs in Act which established the National Garland County, Arkansas. That year, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Park Service mentioned only the Hot Hot Springs Reservation became the resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Springs Reservation by name, even first protected area in the Nation and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE, FINDINGS, AND PUR- though by that time several other na- was the only Federal area mentioned POSE. tional parks and monuments had been by name in the act that established the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as designated by Congress. The Organic National Park System. the ‘‘More Water and More Energy Act of Act placed all these units under the su- The Hot Springs Reservation was 2007’’. pervision, management, and control of then officially renamed Hot Springs (b) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds the fol- the new agency. National Park on March 4, 1921, becom- lowing: On March 4, 1921, Congress elevated ing America’s 18th national park, join- (1) Development of energy resources, in- Hot Springs to a national park status, ing many other national landmarks. cluding oil, natural gas, coalbed methane, apparently with the personal interest For more than 200 years, Hot Springs and geothermal resources, frequently results of the first director of the National National Park has remained an area of in bringing to the surface water extracted Park Service, Stephen Mather. exceptional beauty and magnificence. from underground sources. (2) Some of this produced water is used for Bathhouse Row, the Hot Springs People have used the hot spring water irrigation or other purposes, but most of it is street lined with opulent bathhouses and therapeutic baths to treat a vari- returned to the subsurface. and hotels, was added to the National ety of ailments, and the reservation (3) Reducing the amount of produced water Register of Historic Places on Novem- eventually developed into a well- returned to the subsurface, and increasing ber 13, 1974. The most elegant of these known resort nicknamed ‘‘the Amer- the amount that is made available for irriga- bathhouses, the Fordyce, has since ican Spa.’’ Well, today Hot Springs Na- tion and other uses— been adapted to use as a visitor center tional Park protects eight historic (A) would augment water supplies; and museum. bathhouses, and the Bathhouse Row (B) could reduce the costs to energy devel- The park currently totals 5,550 acres opers for disposing of such water; and area in Hot Springs National Park is a (C) in some instances could increase the ef- and attracts over 1 million visitors a national historic landmark district ficiency of energy development activities. year. The park plans a 175th anniver- that contains the largest collection of (4) It is in the national interest to remove sary celebration on Friday, April 20; bathhouses of its kind in North Amer- or reduce obstacles to use of produced water and this resolution will be a fitting ica. It provides visitors from around for irrigation or other purposes in ways that commemoration of the role Hot the country and the world with leisure will not adversely affect water quality or the Springs played in National Park his- activities such as hiking, picnicking, environment. tory. and scenic drives and remains a na- (c) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to Madam Speaker, I want to commend tional treasure to be enjoyed by gen- facilitate the use of produced water for irri- and congratulate my colleague, Rep- gation and other purposes without adversely erations of Americans. affecting water quality or the environment, resentative ROSS, for his commitment b 1415 and to demonstrate ways to accomplish that and leadership on this matter. We result. strongly support the passage of House Hot Springs National Park has SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Resolution 138 and urge its adoption by played a crucial role in the formation of the United States National Park In this Act: the House. (1) PRODUCED WATER.—The term ‘‘produced Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- System. I am proud to sponsor a reso- water’’ means water from an underground ance of my time. lution commemorating its 175th anni- source, that is brought to the surface as part Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- versary, and I urge my colleagues to of the process of exploration for or develop- er, I yield myself such time as I may vote in favor of House Resolution 138 ment of oil, natural gas, coalbed methane, or consume. today. any other substance to be used as an energy House Resolution 138 was adequately Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- source. explained by the majority, and we sup- er, I yield back the balance of my time. (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘the Secretary’’ port this resolution and we urge its Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) UPPER BASIN STATES.—The term ‘‘Upper adoption. yield back the balance of my time. Basin States’’ means the States of Colorado, Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. ance of my time. question is on the motion offered by (4) LOWER BASIN STATES.—The term ‘‘Lower Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, at the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Basin States’’ means the States of Arizona, this time I would like to yield as much GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the California, and Nevada. time as he may consume to my col- rules and agree to the resolution, H. SEC. 3. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEMS AND SO- league from Arkansas (Mr. ROSS). Res. 138. LUTIONS. Mr. ROSS. Thank you, Chairman The question was taken. (a) STUDY.—The Secretary, acting through GRIJALVA. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the Commissioner of Reclamation and the Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Director of the United States Geological port of House Resolution 138, a resolu- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Survey, shall conduct a study to identify— tion honoring and recognizing the im- (1) the technical, economic, environ- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, on mental, legal, and other obstacles to increas- portance of Hot Springs National Park that I demand the yeas and nays. ing the extent to which produced water can on its 175th anniversary. I am pleased The yeas and nays were ordered. be used for irrigation and other purposes that the entire Arkansas congressional The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- without adversely affecting water quality or delegation is supporting and cospon- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the the environment; and soring this bipartisan bill. Chair’s prior announcement, further (2) the legislative, administrative, and April 20, 2007, will mark the 175th an- proceedings on this question will be other actions that could reduce or eliminate niversary of Hot Springs National Park postponed. such obstacles. (b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This resolu- f tion will write into history the impor- the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on tant role that Hot Springs National MORE WATER AND MORE ENERGY ACT OF 2007 Resources of the House of Representatives Park has played in the formation of and the Committee on Energy and Natural the Department of the Interior and the Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I Resources of the Senate regarding the re- National Park System. move to suspend the rules and pass the sults of the study required by this section.

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Is there 1 percent more of that total to addi- shall provide financial assistance for the de- velopment of facilities to demonstrate the objection to the request of the gen- tional beneficial use would yield over feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of proc- tleman from Arizona? 75 billion gallons of more usable water esses to increase the extent to which pro- There was no objection. for irrigation, ranching, fish and wild- duced water may be recovered and made Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I life enhancement, stream augmenta- suitable for use for irrigation, municipal or yield myself such time as I may con- tion or drinking water. The produced industrial uses, or other purposes without sume. water that contains the lowest con- adversely affecting water quality or the en- Madam Speaker, I would like to com- centration of total dissolved solids, or vironment. mend our colleague, Representative TDS, less than 10,000 parts per million, (b) LIMITATIONS.—Assistance under this MARK UDALL, for his hard work on this section— is found in the western United States (1) shall be provided for— issue. where water is a critical resource. (A) at least one project in one of the Upper As many of us know, clean water is Often the largest hurdle to beneficial Basin States other than New Mexico; one of the most precious commodities use of water produced from oil and gas (B) at least one project in either New Mex- in the West. The bill before us, H.R. production is finding the technology to ico or one of the Lower Basin States other 902, has a promise of providing more accomplish water treatment in a cost- than California; clean water to western communities. effective manner. Water treatment (C) at least one project in California; and In oil and gas fields with thousands must compete with the lower-cost op- (D) at least one project in Texas; of producing wells, millions of gallons tion of deep well injection. And while (2) shall not exceed $1,000,000 for any of so-called produced water will be project; deep well injection is the most environ- (3) shall be used to pay not more than 50 brought to the surface along with oil or mentally sound method of disposal, it percent of the total cost of a project; gas. To those who operate oil and gas forgoes the opportunity to use millions (4) shall not be used for operation or main- wells, produced water is a waste prod- of gallons as a resource. tenance of any facility; and uct. In some cases, the produced water Beneficial use of this water in these (5) may be in addition to assistance pro- can be injected into the wells to force arid environments will be a win-win vided by the United States pursuant to other more oil to the surface. If the water situation for the energy industry, provisions of law. quality is good enough, a well operator water consumers, and oil and gas con- SEC. 5. CONSULTATION, ADVICE, AND COM- might be allowed to discharge the MENTS. sumers. This legislation will facilitate In implementing this Act, including prepa- water down the nearest stream, but the potential use of this abundant ration of the report required by section 3 and there may also be opportunities to water for irrigation uses and other ben- the establishment of criteria to be used in treat the water and make it useful for eficial purposes. It could potentially connection with award of financial assist- irrigation or even domestic purposes. help us find new water from what is ance pursuant to section 4, the Secretary H.R. 902 authorizes a study of the op- now a virtually untapped water re- shall— portunities and the obstacles to bene- source. (1) consult with the Secretary of Energy, ficial and environmentally safe use of I thank the gentleman from Colorado the Administrator of the Environmental this produced water. for introducing this legislation, and Protection Agency, and appropriate Gov- I again commend Mr. UDALL for his ernors and local officials; urge my colleagues to support the bill. (2) review any relevant information devel- hard work on this legislation. In the Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- oped in connection with research carried out 109th Congress, the Subcommittee on ance of my time. by others, including research carried out Water and Power held a hearing on Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I pursuant to section 999 of Public Law 109–58, similar legislation. This legislation yield such time as he may consume to and to the extent the Secretary considers ad- was subsequently passed by the House. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. ED- visable include such information in the re- I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- WARDS). port required by section 3; porting this legislation. Mr. EDWARDS. Madam Speaker, let (3) seek the advice of individuals with rel- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- me begin by first thanking the gen- evant professional or academic expertise and of companies or individuals with industrial ance of my time. tleman from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA) experience, particularly experience related Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I for his excellent explanation of what is to production of oil, natural gas, or other en- yield myself such time as I may con- in this bill. I will not repeat all of the ergy resources, including geothermal re- sume. details of this bill, but the bottom line sources; and I am here to support H.R. 902 intro- of this legislation is that America (4) solicit comments and suggestions from duced by the gentleman from Colorado needs energy, America needs clean en- the public. (Mr. UDALL). I have cosponsored legis- ergy, and America needs clean water. SEC. 6. RELATION TO OTHER LAWS. lation authorizing the Department of My district in central and north Nothing in this Act shall be construed as the Interior to study the potential use Texas basically is in the heart of one of superseding, modifying, abrogating, or lim- of extracted water from oil and gas the largest natural gas fields in Amer- iting— (1) the effect of any State law or any inter- production for irrigation and other ican history, the Barnett Shale, and we state authority or compact with regard to purposes. are blessed to be in that situation any use of water or the regulation of water It will not surprise anyone in this where we are producing natural gas for quantity or quality; or Chamber that water is the most impor- not only Texas citizens, but families (2) the applicability or effect of any Fed- tant resource in the West. Water is the and businesses throughout the country. eral law or regulation. lifeblood of the American West and the Natural gas is one of the cleanest SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. foundation of its economy. Yet it is forms of energy for this country to run There are authorized to be appropriated— also the scarcest resource in some of our factories and to heat our homes. (1) $1,000,000 to implement section 3; and the fastest-growing areas of the coun- Because it is priced on a regional basis (2) $5,000,000 to implement section 4. try. But we can go beyond that and de- rather than on a world basis, every The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- clare that water is the most strategic extra thousand cubic feet of natural ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- asset in the entire world. It may sur- gas we can produce is going to make izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- prise some in this Chamber that the America more competitive in the world tleman from New Mexico (Mr. PEARCE) potential source of good-quality water market by bringing those prices down. each will control 20 minutes. lies just beneath the surface and is This legislation is going to help us The Chair recognizes the gentleman being wasted every day. continue utilizing great natural re- from Arizona. During the process of oil and gas de- sources such as the Barnett Shale by GENERAL LEAVE velopment, approximately 924 billion establishing pilot projects whereby we Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I gallons of water is extracted through- can learn how to more efficiently recy- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- out the year, with most of that water cle the massive amounts of water that bers may have 5 legislative days to re- being pumped back underground. Some are used to, in effect, crack the shale,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:45 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR7.003 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2630 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 divide the shale where this Barnett stands that at some point we are going The bill’s goal is reflected in its title—the Shale field exists. to go back and repump that water to ‘‘More Water and More Energy Act of 2006.’’ It is estimated that one well alone the surface, this time for use as water. The extent of its potential benefits was can require 31⁄2 to 5 million gallons of Right now it is free at the surface. It is shown by the testimony of Mr. David Templet water to basically break up that shale a by-product of the oil and gas explo- at a hearing on the similar bill of mine the so we can bring the natural gas to the ration, and yet we are required to put House considered last year. surface and utilize it in our homes and that water back down into wells, into Mr. Templet testified in support of that bill businesses. Right now much of that the salt zones, where it is going to be on behalf of the Domestic Petroleum Council water is either being injected back very much harder to clean up the next and several other groups, including the Colo- down into the earth or literally carted time we use it. rado Oil & Gas Association. He noted that pro- away at great expense to be disposed of So this bill represents a great oppor- duced water is the most abundant byproduct at other sites. tunity for us to take a step forward to associated with the production of oil and gas, What a great benefit to the natural benefit the industry in the West, to with about 18 billion barrels being generated gas industry and families and busi- benefit the residents of the West, and by onshore wells in 1995. nesses and communities all across to help lower the cost of production of And he pointed out that if only an additional America if we can recycle that water in oil and gas. It seems to be a win-win 1 percent of that total could be put to bene- an environmentally friendly way for situation every way that we look at it. ficial use, the result would be to make over 75 the benefit of our farmers and ranch- I compliment the gentleman from billion gallons annually available for use for ir- ers, for the benefit of local commu- Texas and the gentleman from Colo- rigation or other agriculture, municipal pur- nities that could use that water. rado for introducing this legislation. poses, or to benefit fish and wildlife. Seldom do we see in this House and Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Madam Speaker, I Now, remember that in the west we usually on this floor a bill that businesses, the rise in support of my bill, H.R. 902, the ‘‘More measure water by the acre-foot—the amount oil and gas industry, and environ- Water and More Energy Act, and to express that would cover an acre to the depth of one mentalists can be behind. I commend my thanks to Chairman RAHALL and Ranking foot—and an acre-foot is about 32,8560 gal- the gentleman and his coauthor, the Member DON YOUNG of the Natural Resources lons, so an additional 75 billion gallons is gentleman from Colorado (Mr. UDALL), Committee for making it possible for the more than 230,000 acre feet—more water, in- for having developed this legislation. It House to consider it today. deed. is nice to see bipartisanship on the The bill’s purpose is to facilitate the use of And at the same time making produced floor of the House. water produced in connection with develop- water available for surface uses, instead of This is good for America. It does ment of energy resources for irrigation and just reinjecting it into the subsurface, can help what its title says, More Water, More other uses in ways that will not adversely af- increase the production of oil and gas. Energy. That is what this bill is all fect water quality or the environment. At last year’s hearing, this was illustrated by about. That is why I enthusiastically It is similar to a bill I introduced in the 109th the testimony of Dr. David Stewart, a reg- support it. Congress that passed the House last year but istered professional engineer from Colorado. I want to thank the gentleman from on which the Senate did not complete legisla- He cited the example of an oil field in Cali- Colorado for agreeing to my request to tive action. It is cosponsored by Representa- fornia from which an estimated additional 150 add Texas to the possible list of pilot tive PEARCE of New Mexico, who is the rank- million barrels of oil could be recovered if sites for this project. Again, the home ing Republican member on the Natural Re- water were removed from the subsurface res- of the Barnett Shale in Texas is, I sources Committee’s Subcommittee on En- ervoir. And he pointed out that where oil re- think, the largest producing gas field ergy and Mineral Resources and also by Rep- covery is thermally enhanced, a reduced today. I think it is appropriate that resentative EDWARDS of Texas. I greatly ap- amount of underground water means less Texas be included in this list of poten- preciate their support. steam—and so less cost—is needed to re- tial pilot projects. This is good legisla- I think the bill may help change an energy- cover the oil. tion not just for Texans, it is good for industry problem into an opportunity, not just The potential for having both more water America. for oil and gas producers but for everyone and more energy is also illustrated by the ex- I thank the gentleman and all of else who would benefit from increased sup- ample of a project near Wellington, Colorado, those involved who put this legislation plies of useable water. that treats produced water as a new water re- together. Especially in the arid west, that covers ev- source. I had the opportunity to visit it just last Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, many eryone—not least our hard-pressed ranchers week, and found it very interesting. times people have asked exactly how and farmers. An oil company is embarking on the project does this work on the ground. For in- The focus of the bill is the underground to increase oil production while a separate stance, in my home county of Lea water extracted in connection with develop- company will purchase the produced water to County, New Mexico, we have the ment of energy sources like oil, natural gas or supplement existing supplies, eventually allow- Ogallala Aquifer. We are right at the coalbed methane. It would do two things: ing the town of Wellington and other water very edge of it. And in the 50 years we First, it would direct the Bureau of Reclama- users in the area to have increased water for have been pumping out of the aquifer, tion and the USGS to identify the obstacles to drinking and other purposes. we have used about 50 percent of the greater use of produced water and the how In view of its potential for leading to both water that is available to us. There is those obstacles could be reduced or elimi- ‘‘more water’’ and ‘‘more energy’’ I was no surface water available, only that nated without adversely affecting water quality pleased but not surprised that last year the aquifer water is available. We have or the environment. Administration, through the Interior Depart- used 50 percent of it, and it would take Second, it would provide for Federal help in ment, testified that it ‘‘agrees that the goals of 1,900 years to recharge what has been building 3 pilot plants to demonstrate ways to the bill are commendable and the needs that used, and so we understand that we are treat produced water to make it suitable for ir- could be addressed are real’’ and that the on the downward slide for having water rigation or other uses, again without adversely roles the bill would assign to the Bureau of available to us. affecting water quality or the environment. Reclamation and the USGS are consistent In Lea County, New Mexico, we At least one of these pilot plants would be with the missions and expertise of those agen- produce over 150,000 barrels of water in Colorado, Utah, or Wyoming. At least one cies. yearly, and that water is reinjected. If would be in New Mexico, Arizona or Nevada. In view of all this, Madam Speaker, I submit that water were available to be cleaned And there would be at least one each in Cali- that this bill—and its promise of helping pro- up, that water would be available for fornia and Texas. This is to assure that, to- vide our country with both more water and development, industry and jobs. It is a gether, the plants would demonstrate tech- more energy—deserves the support of the very important thing. niques applicable to a variety of geologic and House, and I urge its approval. The county right next is Eddy Coun- other conditions. Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I ty. Water is produced there that is Under the bill, the federal government could yield back the balance of my time. fresher than water in the Pecos River, pay up to half the cost of building each plant, Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I and yet law and regulation requires the but no more than $1 million for any one plant. yield back the balance of my time. disposal of that water back down into No federal funds could be used for operating The SPEAKER pro tempore. The salt zones. Everyone in the West under- the plants. question is on the motion offered by

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.012 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2631 the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. SEC. 3. STUDY. and feasible for designation as a unit of GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the The Secretary, in consultation with the the National Park System. The bill rules and pass the bill, H.R. 902. appropriate State historic preservation offi- was introduced by the gentleman from cers, State historical societies, the city of The question was taken; and (two- Massachusetts, Mr. BARNEY FRANK. Taunton, and other appropriate organiza- thirds being in the affirmative) the tions, shall conduct a special resources study Taunton is a city rich in cultural and rules were suspended and the bill was regarding the suitability and feasibility of historic resources. The city is home to passed. designating certain historic buildings and nine historic districts, with more than A motion to reconsider was laid on areas in Taunton, Massachusetts, as a unit of 600 properties on the National Registry the table. the National Park System. The study shall of Historic Places. A comprehensive f be conducted and completed in accordance study of these resources will help to de- with section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS, termine if inclusion within the Na- U.S.C. 1a–5(c)) and shall include analysis, tional Park System is appropriate. SPECIAL RESOURCES STUDY ACT documentation, and determinations regard- ing whether the historic areas in Taunton— This study will be completed in con- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I sultation with the State historic pres- move to suspend the rules and pass the (1) can be managed, curated, interpreted, restored, preserved, and presented as an or- ervation officer, State Historical Soci- bill (H.R. 1021) to direct the Secretary ganic whole under management by the Na- ety, and the city of Taunton and other of the Interior to conduct a special re- tional Park Service or under an alternative appropriate organizations. sources study regarding the suitability management structure; Madam Speaker, I want to congratu- and feasibility of designating certain (2) have an assemblage of natural, historic, late Representative FRANK for his ef- and cultural resources that together rep- historic buildings and areas in Taun- forts on behalf of this legislation and ton, Massachusetts, as a unit of the Na- resent distinctive aspects of American herit- age worthy of recognition, conservation, in- this community. I would note that tional Park System, and for other pur- identical legislation was approved by poses. terpretation, and continuing use; (3) reflect traditions, customs, beliefs, and the House in the last Congress, and we The Clerk read the title of the bill. historical events that are valuable parts of urge our colleagues to support the The text of the bill is as follows: the national story; measure today. H.R. 1021 (4) provide outstanding opportunities to Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- conserve natural, historic, cultural, archi- ance of my time. resentatives of the United States of America in tectural, or scenic features; Congress assembled, (5) provide outstanding recreational and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. educational opportunities; and b 1430 (6) can be managed by the National Park This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Taunton, Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- Massachusetts Special Resources Study Service in partnership with residents, busi- Act’’. ness interests, nonprofit organizations, and er, I yield myself such time as I may SEC. 2. FINDINGS. State and local governments to develop a consume. Congress finds the following: unit of the National Park System consistent H.R. 1021 has been adequately ex- (1) The city of Taunton, Massachusetts, is with State and local economic activity. plained by the majority, and we have home to 9 distinct historic districts, with SEC. 4. REPORT. no objection to this legislation. We more than 600 properties on the National Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date also have no other speakers. Register of Historic Places. Included among on which funds are first made available for Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- these districts are the Church Green Historic this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the ance of my time. District, the Courthouse Historic District, Committee on Natural Resources of the the Taunton Green Historic District, and the House of Representatives and the Committee Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I Reed and Barton Historic District. on Energy and Natural Resources of the Sen- yield back the balance of my time. (2) All of these districts include buildings ate a report on the findings, conclusions, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and building facades of great historical, cul- recommendations of the study required question is on the motion offered by tural, and architectural value. under section 3. the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. (3) Taunton Green is the site where the SEC. 5. PRIVATE PROPERTY. GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the Sons of Liberty first raised the Liberty and The recommendations in the report sub- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1021. Union Flag in 1774, an event that helped to mitted pursuant to section 4 shall include The question was taken; and (two- spark a popular movement, culminating in discussion and consideration of the concerns the American Revolution, and Taunton citi- thirds being in the affirmative) the expressed by private landowners with respect rules were suspended and the bill was zens have been among the first to volunteer to designating certain structures referred to for America’s subsequent wars. in this Act as a unit of the National Park passed. (4) Robert Treat Paine, a citizen of Taun- System. A motion to reconsider was laid on ton, and the first Attorney General of Massa- the table. chusetts, was a signer of the Declaration of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Independence. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- f (5) Taunton was a leading community in izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- the Industrial Revolution, and its industrial tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each area has been the site of many innovations will control 20 minutes. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION in such industries as silver manufacture, The Chair recognizes the gentleman COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ACT paper manufacture, and ship building. from Arizona. (6) The landscaping of the Courthouse Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I Green was designed by Frederick Law GENERAL LEAVE move to suspend the rules and pass the Olmsted, who also left landscaping ideas and Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I bill (H.R. 658) to authorize the Sec- plans for other areas in the city which have ask unanimous consent that all Mem- retary of the Interior to enter into co- great value and interest as historical ar- bers may have 5 legislative days to re- operative agreements to protect nat- chives and objects of future study. vise and extend their remarks and in- ural resources of units of the National (7) Main Street, which connects many of clude extraneous material on the bill Park System through collaborative ef- the historic districts, is home to the Taun- under consideration. ton City Hall and the Leonard Block build- forts on land inside and outside of ing, 2 outstanding examples of early 19th The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there units of the National Park System, and Century American architecture, as well as objection to the request of the gen- for other purposes. many other historically and architecturally tleman from Arizona? The Clerk read the title of the bill. significant structures. There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: (8) The city and people of Taunton have Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I H.R. 658 preserved many artifacts, gravesites, and im- yield myself such time as I may con- portant documents dating back to 1638 when Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- sume. resentatives of the United States of America in Taunton was founded. Madam Speaker, H.R. 1021 directs the (9) Taunton was and continues to be an im- Congress assembled, portant destination for immigrants from Eu- Secretary of the Interior to conduct a SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. rope and other parts of the world who have special resources study to determine if This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Natural Re- helped to give Southeastern Massachusetts certain historic buildings and areas in source Protection Cooperative Agreement its unique ethnic character. Taunton, Massachusetts, are suitable Act’’.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:54 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.013 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 SEC. 2. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR NA- extraneous material on the bill under Park Service authority to manage fish TIONAL PARK NATURAL RESOURCE consideration. and wildlife outside park boundaries. PROTECTION. Management authority for fish and (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the In- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there terior (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Sec- objection to the request of the gen- wildlife resources within State bound- retary’’) may enter into cooperative agree- tleman from Arizona? aries has customarily been held in ments with State, local, or tribal govern- There was no objection. trust by the respective States. Con- ments, other Federal agencies, other public Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I gress has repeatedly affirmed this. This entities, educational institutions, private yield myself such time as I may con- trust responsibility has been imple- nonprofit organizations, or participating pri- sume. mented primarily through State fish vate landowners for the purpose of pro- H.R. 658 is an administration pro- and wildlife agencies. In general, these tecting natural resources of units of the Na- posal introduced by Representative JON principles are expressed in relevant tional Park System through collaborative efforts on land inside and outside of National PORTER of Nevada. The bill would au- fish and wildlife policies of the Depart- Park System units. thorize the National Park Service to ment of the Interior found in volume 43 (b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—A cooperative enter into cooperative agreements to of the Code of Federal Regulations, agreement entered into under subsection (a) spend Park Service funds outside of ex- part 24. shall provide clear and direct benefits to isting Park boundaries. Can the chairman of the sub- park natural resources and— According to a report from the Gov- committee please clarify that the (1) provide for— ernment Accountability Office, the Na- States’ existing authority to manage (A) the preservation, conservation, and res- fish and wildlife is not affected by H.R. toration of coastal and riparian systems, wa- tional Park Service is the only Federal land management agency that does not 658? tersheds, and wetlands; Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, (B) preventing, controlling, or eradicating currently have that authority. invasive exotic species that are within a unit While there are several areas in will the gentleman yield? of the National Park System or adjacent to which such cooperative agreements Mr. BISHOP of Utah. I yield to the a unit of the National Park System; or would be useful, the ability to partici- gentleman from Arizona. Mr. GRIJALVA. I thank the gen- (C) restoration of natural resources, in- pate in coordinated plans to eradicate tleman, and I agree with the gentleman cluding native wildlife habitat or eco- invasive species in and around national systems; from Utah on his description of Federal parks is the primary reason that the (2) include a statement of purpose dem- and State authorities to manage fish National Park Service is seeking this onstrating how the agreement will— and wildlife resources. (A) enhance science-based natural resource authority. I also agree that we should promote stewardship at the unit of the National Park Under the terms of this legislation, better coordination and cooperation System; and the National Park Service could enter between the Federal Government and (B) benefit the parties to the agreement; into such agreements with State, local the States to enhance our fish and (3) specify any staff required and technical or tribal governments, with other pub- assistance to be provided by the Secretary or wildlife resources for future genera- lic entities, educational institutions, tions, especially for the control of other parties to the agreement in support of private nonprofit organizations, or par- activities inside and outside the unit of the invasive species. I assure my colleague National Park System that will— ticipating private landowners. The leg- that nothing in H.R. 658 diminishes or (A) protect natural resources of the unit of islation requires that any such cooper- enlarges the authority of the Federal the National Park System; and ative agreements provide clear benefits Government or any State for the con- (B) benefit the parties to the agreement; to park resources. servation and management of fish and (4) identify any materials, supplies, or Madam Speaker, I would note this equipment and any other resources that will wildlife. legislation does not authorize any new Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Reclaiming my be contributed by the parties to the agree- funding. ment or by other Federal agencies; time, I thank the gentleman for his as- I thank my colleague from Nevada surances, and with that, I urge adop- (5) describe any financial assistance to be for his effort, and we support passage provided by the Secretary or the partners to tion of the bill. implement the agreement; of H.R. 658 by the House today. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- (6) ensure that any expenditure by the Sec- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ance of my time. retary pursuant to the agreement is deter- ance of my time. Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I mined by the Secretary to support the pur- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- reserve the balance of my time. poses of natural resource stewardship at a er, I rise in support of H.R. 658, and I Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- unit of the National Park System; and yield myself such time as I may con- er, I am pleased to yield such time as (7) include such other terms and conditions sume. he may consume to the gentleman as are agreed to by the Secretary and the H.R. 658 was introduced by the very other parties to the agreement. from Nevada (Mr. PORTER), the author (c) LIMITATIONS.—The Secretary shall not effective Congressman from Nevada, of this very good piece of legislation. use any funds associated with an agreement JON PORTER, and would authorize the Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, entered into under subsection (a) for the pur- National Park Service to enter into a invasive animal and plant species know poses of land acquisition, regulatory activ- cooperative agreement with willing no boundaries. That is why I intro- ity, or the development, maintenance, or op- partners to protect park natural re- duced H.R. 658, the Natural Resource eration of infrastructure, except for ancil- sources through collaborative efforts Protection Cooperative Agreement lary support facilities that the Secretary de- on land inside and outside of units of Act. termines to be necessary for the completion the National Park System. This was The passage of this legislation today of projects or activities identified in the agreement. recommended by the Government Ac- has significance to my district, given (d) FUNDING.—Funds available to carry out countability Office, as the Park Serv- the recent infestation at Lake Mead of the provisions of this Act shall be limited to ice is still the only land management quagga mussels. These are a species ca- programs and amounts specified in the stat- agency without this particular author- pable of causing massive destruction ute for such use in the annual appropriation ity. So we expect this will help control and billions of dollars in damages. The Act for the National Park Service. the spread of invasive species and in- quagga mussel is a resilient species The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- crease the protection of parks and that multiplies at exponential rates ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- wildlife. and can cause enormous ecological, izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- At this point, Madam Speaker, I recreational, and economic damage. In tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each would like to engage the majority bill recent years, the mussel has caused an will control 20 minutes. manager, Mr. GRIJALVA, in a colloquy estimated $5 billion in damages to the The Chair recognizes the gentleman to clarify an issue related to this bill, Great Lakes region. from Arizona. if he would. As the law currently exists, the Na- GENERAL LEAVE I understand that the International tional Park Service does not have the Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I Association of Fish and Wildlife Agen- legal authority to enter into coopera- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- cies has brought to the committee’s at- tive agreements with neighboring bers have 5 legislative days to revise tention their concern that H.R. 658 not States and local governments or pri- and extend their remarks and include be interpreted to give the National vate entities. Rather, the Park Service

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR7.006 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2633 must wait until invasive species cross than 180 days after the date of the enactment tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each into their lands and waterways before of this Act, to Park City, Utah, all right, will control 20 minutes. they can be dealt with. title, and interest of the United States in The Chair recognizes the gentleman Part of responsible stewardship of and to two parcels of real property located in from Arizona. Park City, Utah, that are currently under our local environment is being the management jurisdiction of the Bureau GENERAL LEAVE proactive and not merely responsive to of Land Management and designated as par- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I new ecological challenges. H.R. 658 en- cel 8 (commonly known as the White Acre ask unanimous consent that all Mem- ables the National Park Service to parcel) and parcel 16 (commonly known as bers have 5 legislative days to revise take preventative measures in order to the Gambel Oak parcel). The conveyance and extend their remarks and include preserve our lands and natural re- shall be subject to all valid existing rights. extraneous material on the bill under (b) DEED RESTRICTION.—The conveyance of sources. consideration. By entering into cooperative agree- the lands under subsection (a) shall be made by a deed or deeds containing a restriction The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ments with State and local experts, we requiring that the lands be maintained as objection to the request of the gen- will be able to eradicate invasive spe- open space and used solely for public recre- tleman from Arizona? cies before they encroach onto Federal ation purposes or other purposes consistent There was no objection. lands. We have an obligation to our with their maintenance as open space. This Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I children and to our community to be restriction shall not be interpreted to pro- yield myself such time as I may con- responsible stewards of our local envi- hibit the construction or maintenance of rec- sume. ronment. reational facilities, utilities, or other struc- H.R. 838, sponsored by the ranking I thank my colleagues on both sides tures that are consistent with the mainte- member of the National Parks, Forests nance of the lands as open space or its use of the aisle for working in a bipartisan for public recreation purposes. and Public Lands Subcommittee, Rep- manner on this very important issue. (c) CONSIDERATION.—In consideration for resentative Rob Bishop, is intended to I also want to thank my constituent the transfer of the land under subsection (a), preserve existing open space in Park Ann Schreiber in Nevada who has Park City shall pay to the Secretary of the City, Utah. The bill would transfer two worked so hard to eradicate invasive Interior an amount consistent with convey- parcels of land owned by the Bureau of plant life in my district and recognizes ances to governmental entities for rec- Land Management to Park City, with a the importance of meeting these chal- reational purposes under the Act of June 14, deed restriction that the land be main- 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and lenges head-on. Public Purposes Act; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). tained as open space. Park City will I urge my colleagues to support this pay fair-market value for the land. SEC. 2. SALE OF BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT legislation. LAND IN PARK CITY, UTAH, AT AUC- Two other parcels in the area owned Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- TION. by the BLM are encumbered with er, we have no further speakers, and I (a) SALE OF LAND.—Not later than 180 days unpatented mining claims. The bill di- yield back the balance of my time. after the date of the enactment of this Act, rects that these parcels, which the Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I the Secretary of the Interior shall offer for BLM had previously identified for dis- yield back the balance of our time. sale any right, title, or interest of the United posal, be sold at auction, subject to States in and to two parcels of real property The SPEAKER pro tempore. The located in Park City, Utah, that are cur- any valid existing rights, to resolve question is on the motion offered by rently under the management jurisdiction of these outstanding issues. Park City is the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. the Bureau of Land Management and are des- expected to bid for these properties at GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the ignated as parcels 17 and 18 in the Park City, the auction. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 658. Utah, area. The sale of the land shall be car- It is our understanding that Park The question was taken. ried out in accordance with the Federal Land City has undertaken an aggressive The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 campaign to maintain open space and opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being U.S.C. 1701) and other applicable law, other that the citizens of Park City have than the planning provisions of sections 202 in the affirmative, the ayes have it. and 203 of such Act (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), and proven their commitment by approving Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, on shall be subject to all valid existing rights. a local bond initiative to fund this that I demand the yeas and nays. (b) METHOD OF SALE.—The sale of the land project. The yeas and nays were ordered. under subsection (a) shall be consistent with We applaud Park City’s efforts and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- subsections (d) and (f) of section 203 of the congratulate Representative BISHOP for ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of working hard to bring this legislation Chair’s prior announcement, further 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1713) through a competitive to the floor. proceedings on this question will be bidding process and for not less than fair Madam Speaker, identical legislation market value. postponed. was approved by the House in the 109th SEC. 3. DISPOSITION OF LAND SALES PROCEEDS. Congress. We support passage of H.R. f (a) IN GENERAL.—All proceeds derived from 838 and urge its adoption by the House CONVEYANCE OF LAND BY THE the sale of the lands described in this Act today. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT shall be deposited in a special account in the Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- TO PARK CITY, UTAH treasury of the United States and shall be available without further appropriation to ance of my time. Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I the Secretary of the Interior until expended Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- move to suspend the rules and pass the for— er, I rise in support of H.R. 838 and bill (H.R. 838) to provide for the con- (1) the reimbursement of costs incurred by yield myself such time as I may con- veyance of the Bureau of Land Manage- the Bureau of Land Management in imple- sume. ment parcels known as the White Acre menting the provisions of this Act, including surveys, appraisals, and compliance with ap- H.R. 838 conveys to Park City about and Gambel Oak properties and related plicable Federal laws; and 110 acres of Bureau of Land Manage- real property to Park City, Utah, and (2) environmental restoration projects on ment land that was previously marked for other purposes. Bureau of Land Management administered for disposal. This land would be used by The Clerk read the title of the bill. public lands within the Salt Lake City Field Park City as recreational open space. The text of the bill is as follows: Office of the Bureau of Land Management. The residents of Park City have placed H.R. 838 (b) INVESTMENT OF SPECIAL ACCOUNT.—Any a premium on preserving this space for amounts deposited in the special account the character of their resort town; and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- shall earn interest in an amount determined resentatives of the United States of America in by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis as the chairman accurately said, they Congress assembled, of the current average market yield on out- have approved a $20 million bond to SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE OF LAND BY THE BU- standing marketable obligations of the purchase this environmentally sen- REAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO United States of comparable maturities, and sitive land. The conveyance of this is PARK CITY, UTAH. may be expended according to the provisions consistent with Park City’s long-range (a) LAND TRANSFER.—Notwithstanding the of this section. planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 plan to protect its sensitive landscape. of the Federal Land Policy and Management The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Park City hosted many of the events Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Sec- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- of the 2002 Olympics, and visitors from retary of the Interior shall convey, not later izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- around the world visit there to ski and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.018 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 partake of the scenic vistas, which will (b) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.—The Secretary part of an off-stream reservoir on the be enhanced by this bill. As was stated, shall accept, as appropriate, in-kind con- northeastern edge of the Great Salt this bill, as passed by the 109th session tributions of goods or services from the Lake. It is formed by a roughly rectan- of Congress and as considered today, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. gular perimeter dam that is about 14.5 Such goods and services accepted under this enjoys the support of both Republicans section shall be counted as part of the non- miles long. Water from the Weber and Democrats and does have a com- Federal cost share for the study. River near its outlet to the Great Salt panion bill that has been introduced in SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Lake is diverted into the reservoir by the United States Senate. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Willard Canal and pumped from the I ask for your support of this par- the Secretary $1,000,000 for the Federal cost reservoir by that same canal for mul- ticular bill. share of the study authorized in section 3. tiple purposes. In addition to providing Madam Speaker, I actually have no SEC. 6. SUNSET. water supply, the reservoir is a popular additional speakers, and I yield back The authority of the Secretary to carry recreation facility. the balance of my time. out any provisions of this Act shall termi- Recent drought and a growing popu- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, we nate 10 years after the date of the enactment lation of Utah have highlighted the of this Act. have no additional speakers, and we need for additional water storage. As a yield back the balance of our time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- result, the Weber Basin Water Conser- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- vancy District, a water user which question is on the motion offered by izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- manages the Arthur V. Watkins Dam the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each and Reservoir, desires the Bureau of GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the will control 20 minutes. Reclamation’s assistance in deter- The Chair recognizes the gentleman rules and pass the bill, H.R. 838. mining the feasibility of adding water from Arizona. The question was taken; and (two- storage capacity to the reservoir. thirds being in the affirmative) the GENERAL LEAVE H.R. 839 authorizes such assistance. rules were suspended and the bill was Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I This bill passed in the 109th Congress passed. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- by voice vote. I again ask for your sup- A motion to reconsider was laid on bers have 5 legislative days to revise port. the table. and extend their remarks and include Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- f extraneous material on the bill under ance of my time. consideration. Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I ARTHUR V. WATKINS DAM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ENLARGEMENT ACT yield back the balance of our time. objection to the request of the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I tleman from Arizona? question is on the motion offered by move to suspend the rules and pass the There was no objection. the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. bill (H.R. 839) to authorize the Sec- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the retary of the Interior to study the fea- yield myself such time as I may con- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 839. sibility of enlarging the Arthur V. Wat- sume. The question was taken. kins Dam Weber Basin Project, Utah, H.R. 839, introduced by our colleague, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the to provide additional water for the Representative ROB BISHOP of Utah, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Weber Basin Project to fulfill the pur- would authorize the Secretary of the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. poses for which that project was au- Interior to study the feasibility of en- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, on thorized. larging the Arthur V. Watkins Dam. that I demand the yeas and nays. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The dam is one of the main features of The yeas and nays were ordered. The text of the bill is as follows: the Bureau of Reclamation’s Weber The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 839 Basin Project located along the shore ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- of the Great Salt Lake near Ogden, Chair’s prior announcement, further resentatives of the United States of America in Utah. proceedings on this question will be Congress assembled, 1445 postponed. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. b This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Arthur V. Recent drought and a growing popu- f Watkins Dam Enlargement Act’’. lation in Utah have highlighted water MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE SEC. 2. FINDINGS. supply needs in the area. The feasi- ASSISTANCE AMENDMENTS OF 2007 Congress finds the following: bility study authorized by this legisla- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I (1) Arthur V. Watkins Dam is a feature of tion will help local water agencies and move to suspend the rules and pass the the Weber Basin Project, which was author- the Bureau of Reclamation to decide ized by law on August 29, 1949. bill (H.R. 1006) to amend the provisions whether we should consider raising the (2) Increasing the height of Arthur V. Wat- of law relating to the John H. Prescott dam to improve water storage capac- kins Dam and construction of pertinent fa- Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance ity. cilities may provide additional storage ca- Grant Program, and for other purposes. In the 109th Congress, the Sub- pacity for the development of additional The Clerk read the title of the bill. water supply for the Weber Basin Project for committee on Water and Power held The text of the bill is as follows: uses of municipal and industrial water sup- hearings on similar legislation. That ply, flood control, fish and wildlife, and legislation was subsequently reported H.R. 1006 recreation. by the committee and passed by the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY. resentatives of the United States of America in House. Congress assembled, The Secretary of the Interior, acting We have no objection to this legisla- through the Bureau of Reclamation, is au- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. thorized to conduct a feasibility study on tion and urge its passage. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Marine raising the height of Arthur V. Watkins Dam Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Mammal Rescue Assistance Amendments of for the development of additional storage to ance of my time. 2007’’. meet water supply needs within the Weber Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- SEC. 2. STRANDING AND ENTANGLEMENT RE- Basin Project area and the Wasatch Front. er, I yield myself such time as I may SPONSE. The feasibility study shall include such envi- consume. (a) COLLECTION AND UPDATING OF INFORMA- ronmental evaluation as required under the I rise in support of H.R. 839. The Bu- TION.—Section 402(b)(1)(A) of the Marine National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 reau of Reclamation’s Weber Basin Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and a cost allocation Project, which is located in northern 1421a(b)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting ‘‘or as required under the Reclamation Project Utah only a short distance from the entangled’’ after ‘‘stranded’’. Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485 et seq.). (b) ENTANGLEMENT RESPONSE AGREE- historic Brigham City, stores and de- SEC. 4. COST SHARES. MENTS.— (a) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of livers water from the Weber River into (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 403 of such Act (16 the costs of the study authorized in section its tributaries. U.S.C. 1421b) is amended— 3 shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost The Arthur V. Watkins Dam, which (A) by amending the section heading to of the study. is part of the Weber Basin Project, is read as follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.020 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2635 ‘‘SEC. 403. STRANDING OR ENTANGLEMENT RE- (C) in subsection (e)— by voice vote, on July 17, 2006. We sup- SPONSE AGREEMENTS.’’; (i) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘The non- port this bill and commend Congress- and Federal’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as provided man DON YOUNG for his leadership on (B) in subsection (a) by inserting ‘‘or en- in paragraph (2), the non-Federal’’; tanglement’’ before the period. this issue. (ii) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of graph (3); and contents at the end of the first section is (iii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the ance of my time. amended by striking the item relating to following: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- section 403 and inserting the following: ‘‘(2) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.—No non-Fed- er, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1006, ‘‘Sec. 403. Stranding or entanglement re- eral contribution shall be required for fund- the Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance sponse agreements.’’. ing for a response to an emergency stranding Act amendments. (c) LIABILITY.—Section 406(a) of such Act event.’’; and This legislation, introduced by the (16 U.S.C. 1421e(a)) is amended by inserting (D) in subsection (g) by redesignating para- distinguished Ranking Republican on ‘‘or entanglement’’ after ‘‘stranding’’. graph (2) as paragraph (3) and inserting after the Natural Resources Committee, DON (d) ENTANGLEMENT DEFINED.— paragraph (1) the following: (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 410 of such Act (16 YOUNG, and the ranking Republican on ‘‘(2) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.—The term the Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans Sub- U.S.C. 1421h) is amended— ‘emergency assistance’ means assistance (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) provided for a stranding event that— committee, HENRY BROWN, will extend through (6) in order as paragraphs (2) ‘‘(A) is not an unusual mortality event as the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal through (7); and defined in section 409(6); Rescue Assistance Grant Program. (B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so ‘‘(B) leads to an immediate increase in re- The Prescott Grant program was redesignated) the following: quired costs for stranding response, recov- first authorized in 2000 to assist the Na- ‘‘(1) The term ‘entanglement’ means an ery, or rehabilitation in excess of regularly tional Marine Fisheries Service with event in the wild in which a living or dead scheduled costs; marine mammal has gear, rope, line, net, or recovery and rehabilitation of stranded ‘‘(C) may be cyclical or endemic; and other material wrapped around or attached marine mammals. The Prescott Grant ‘‘(D) may involve out-of-habitat animals.’’. to it and is— program has been very successful in (4) CONTRIBUTIONS.—Section 408 of such Act ‘‘(A) on a beach or shore of the United supporting facilities around the Nation (16 U.S.C. 1421f–1) is amended by adding at States; or the end the following: which volunteer space and staff time to ‘‘(B) in waters under the jurisdiction of the ‘‘(i) CONTRIBUTIONS.—For purposes of car- rehabilitate these sea creatures and re- United States.’’. rying out this section, the Secretary may so- turn many of them to the wild. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section licit, accept, receive, hold, administer, and The National Marine Fisheries Serv- 408(a)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 1421f– use gifts, devises, and bequests.’’. ice has received $4 million in appro- 1(a)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ‘‘section (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR priations each year for the Prescott 410(6)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 410(7)’’. MARINE MAMMAL UNUSUAL MORTALITY EVENT (e) JOHN H. PRESCOTT MARINE MAMMAL Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance FUND.—Section 409(3) of such Act (16 U.S.C. RESCUE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.— 1421g(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘fiscal year Grants. In 2006, the Service issued 42 (1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1993’’ and inserting ‘‘each of fiscal years 2007 grants to facilities in coastal States. GRANT PROGRAM.—Section 408(h) of such Act through 2010’’. While the Prescott Grant program has (16 U.S.C. 1421f–1(h)) is amended— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- been successful in these areas, there (A) by striking ‘‘$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2003’’ and inserting ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- are still areas of the country that do ‘‘$7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- not have appropriate coverage; the through 2010’’; and tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each Alaska region and the Southeast re- (B) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘$4,000,000’’ will control 20 minutes. gion are two examples. and inserting ‘‘$6,000,000’’. The Chair recognizes the gentleman This legislation will increase funding (2) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND EXPENSES.— from Arizona. for the Department of Commerce to ad- Section 408 of such Act (16 U.S.C. 1421f–1) is GENERAL LEAVE dress this lack of coverage and will amended— Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I also increase the number of grants that (A) by adding at the end of subsection (a)(1) the following: ‘‘All funds available to ask unanimous consent that all Mem- can be issued each year. The legislation implement this section shall be distributed bers have 5 legislative days to revise will also cap administrative costs and to eligible stranding network participants and extend their remarks and include roll over any unused funds into the for the purposes set forth in this paragraph extraneous material on the bill under grant program. The administration and paragraph (2), except as provided in sub- consideration. will have the authority to enter into section (f).’’; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there cooperative agreements with trained (B) by amending subsection (f) to read as objection to the request of the gen- personnel to allow for removal of float- follows: tleman from Arizona? ing debris from marine mammals to ‘‘(f) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND EX- There was no objection. PENSES.—Of the amounts available each fis- prevent the stranding and/or the death cal year to carry out this section, the Sec- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I of those animals. retary may expend not more than 6 percent yield myself such time as I may con- This legislation also authorizes emer- or $80,000, whichever is greater, to pay the sume. gency assistance funding. In addition, administrative costs and administrative ex- I commend the ranking Republican it will reauthorize funding for the Ma- penses to implement the grant program on the Committee on Natural Re- rine Mammal Unusual Mortality Event under subsection (a). Any such funds re- sources, Congressman DON YOUNG, for tained by the Secretary for a fiscal year for Fund, which allows the agency to re- introducing H.R. 1006, the Marine spond to mass stranding events and re- such costs and expenses that are not used for Mammal Rescue Assistance Amend- such costs and expenses before the end of the imburse facilities that have assisted in fiscal year shall be provided as grants under ments of 2007. The bill would extend the response activity. subsection (a).’’. through fiscal year 2010 the authoriza- This is an important conservation (3) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.—Section 408 of tion of appropriations for the John H. bill. I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote on H.R. 1006. such Act (16 U.S.C. 1421f–1) is amended— Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue As- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- (A) in subsection (a) by redesignating para- sistance Grant Fund and the Marine ance of my time. graph (2) as paragraph (3), and by inserting Mammal Unusual Mortality Event Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I after paragraph (1) the following: Fund. ‘‘(2) Subject to the availability of appro- yield back the balance of our time. priations, the Secretary may also enter into H.R. 1006 would direct the relevant The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cooperative agreements, contracts, or such Secretary to collect and update proce- question is on the motion offered by other agreements or arrangements as the dures for rescuing and rehabilitating the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Secretary considers appropriate to address marine mammals entangled in fishing GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the stranding events requiring emergency assist- gear, rope, line, net or other material. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1006. ance.’’; The bill also authorizes the Secretary The question was taken; and (two- (B) in subsection (d) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ be- to enter into agreements for marine thirds being in the affirmative) the fore the text, and by adding at the end the following: mammal stranding events requiring rules were suspended and the bill was ‘‘(2) Funding for emergency stranding emergency assistance. passed. projects shall not be subject to the funding In the 109th Congress, the House A motion to reconsider was laid on limit established in paragraph (1).’’; passed a similar provision in H.R. 4075, the table.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR7.009 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 BOB HOPE MEMORIAL LIBRARY I rise in support of H.R. 759, which land, Bob Hope arrived in America in Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I has been well explained by the sub- 1907, which is actually the same year move to suspend the rules and pass the committee chairman. We support the that my grandmother, my mother’s bill (H.R. 759) to redesignate the Ellis designation of the Bob Hope Memorial mother, came to this country, and Bob Island Library on the third floor of the Library. We urge the adoption of this Hope arrived in 1907 with little in the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, lo- particular bill. way of worldly possessions. Bob Hope described himself upon arrival as, and I cated on Ellis Island in New York Har- In 1940, Bob Hope starred, with Pau- quote him, ‘‘a 4 year-old boy in knick- bor, as the ‘‘Bob Hope Memorial Li- lette Goddard and Richard Carlson, in ers who had no idea of the opportuni- brary’’. a remake of the movie ‘‘The Ghost Breakers.’’ In that picture, as they are ties that lay ahead.’’ The Clerk read the title of the bill. He went on to become a household The text of the bill is as follows: talking about zombies that would be attacking the house that is owned by name in the United States and around H.R. 759 Paulette Goddard, she said, ‘‘Zombies! the world. After arriving in the United Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- That’s horrible.’’ Richard Carlson said, States, the Hope family moved to Ohio, resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘It’s worse than horrible because a and he later studied and started his ca- Congress assembled, reer in radio. SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. zombie has no will of his own. You see them sometimes walking around blind- He moved on to appear in numerous The Ellis Island Library on the third floor movies and even Broadway plays, and ly with dead eyes, following orders, not of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, lo- is perhaps best known, as I mentioned knowing what they do, not caring.’’ At cated on Ellis Island in New York Harbor, before, for his unwavering commitment shall be known and redesignated as the ‘‘Bob which time Bob Hope said, ‘‘Oh, you to entertaining our Nation’s troops Hope Memorial Library’’. mean like Democrats.’’ abroad. For nearly six decades, often SEC. 2. REFERENCES. I am very grateful that the other side during holidays in World War II, Any reference in a law, map, regulation, of the aisle has taken this opportunity through Vietnam and until the Gulf document, paper, or other record of the to recognize and reward both the wit War, Bob Hope traveled the globe, United States to the Ellis Island Library on and the wisdom of Bob Hope with this bringing a little bit of America to U.S. the third floor of the Ellis Island Immigra- piece of legislation. I firmly support it. tion Museum referred to in section 1 shall be troops during times of peace and war. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Bob Hope Troops abroad even took calling him Memorial Library’’. ance of my time. ‘‘GI Bob.’’ In 1997, Congress named him Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, at The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- an honorary veteran. Bob Hope has this point I extend as much time as he been recognized in many ways for his ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- may consume to my colleague from izona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and the gen- work. He has been honored with over New York (Mr. ENGEL). 1,500 awards, but this award or reward tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I thank will control 20 minutes. is perhaps the most fitting. my friend from Arizona in whose dis- Some notable awards include several The Chair recognizes the gentleman trict my son Jonathan is enjoying him- from Arizona. Academy Awards, a Congressional Gold self as a sophomore at the University Medal in 1962, an Emmy and a Golden GENERAL LEAVE of Arizona. I would like to thank all Globe. Despite all the awards that Bob Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I concerned for the opportunity to speak Hope received, he had a special place in ask unanimous consent that all Mem- about my bill, H.R. 759, a bill which his heart for Ellis Island. In 1990, when bers have 5 legislative days to revise will name the third floor library at the Ellis Island Restoration Commis- and extend their remarks and include Ellis Island in New York Harbor the sion suggested naming the third floor extraneous material on the bill under Bob Hope Memorial Library. library of the museum in his honor, he consideration. I would also like to thank Represent- stated it would be, and I quote him, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ative GALLEGLY for his assistance with ‘‘one of the single most important high objection to the request of the gen- this bill, and I would like to thank the points of my career.’’ tleman from Arizona? chairman and the ranking member of Sadly, Bob Hope passed away in 2003 There was no objection. the committee for their help in bring- at the age of 100 and did not see this Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, ing this bill expeditiously to the floor. project finished. But today I hope we H.R. 759, introduced by my colleague Most Americans remember Bob Hope would move, as the first step, in seeing from New York (Mr. ENGEL) redesig- for his work in the entertainment busi- this come to fruition. nates the Ellis Island Library on the ness as a comedian, actor, dancer and The Bob Hope Memorial Library will third floor of the Ellis Island Immigra- singer, as well as his work with the serve as a daily reminder to Ellis Is- tion Museum as the Bob Hope Memo- American troops abroad. Perhaps his land’s visitors of Bob Hope’s great con- rial Library. work with American troops abroad is tributions to the American people, the Bob Hope immigrated to the United the thing that he is most remembered American culture and the American States with his family in 1907. Like for. But what few know is that Bob Dream. After all, it is Bob Hope. It’s millions of other immigrants, he en- Hope was actually an immigrant from Bob Hope. tered the United States through Ellis England, came here when he was very, Madam Speaker, I ask to insert into Island in New York Harbor. Bob Hope very young. He is sometimes even re- the RECORD two statements, a letter went on to have an illustrious career as ferred to as America’s most famous im- from Bob Hope back in 1990 expressing a comedic entertainer and is remem- migrant, whose life epitomizes the his support of the museum, as well as a bered by many for his work over nearly American Dream. Bob Hope embodies letter from the Ellis Island Restoration six decades traveling the globe to en- the American Dream, and the Ellis Is- Commission expressing their support tertain American servicemen and land Restoration Commission even for this project. women. called naming the library a fitting BOB HOPE, Madam Speaker, I would like to com- tribute. October 24, 1990. mend my colleague from New York, After a long period of restoration, Mr. PHILIP LAX, President, Mr. NORMAN LISS, Chairman of Development, Representative ENGEL, for his work on Ellis Island, where my grandparents, Ellis Island Restoration Commission, this legislation. I would note that iden- all four of them, came through about New York, NY. tical legislation passed the House in 100 years ago, Ellis Island was turned DEAR PHIL AND NORMAN, I was both the 109th Congress. We support the pas- into a museum in 1990 with the purpose thrilled and gratified to receive your letter sage of H.R. 759 and urge its adoption of allowing people to come and remem- announcing the establishment of ‘‘the Bob today. ber the 16 million immigrants who Hope Family Heritage Center’’ at Ellis Is- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- passed through Ellis Island from 1892 land. What a great honor for someone who just 83 years ago saw the first glimmer of ance of my time. through 1954 to pursue the American this great nation of ours as a 4-year old boy Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- Dream. in knickers and had no idea of the opportuni- er, I yield myself such time as I may Like many of the other 16 million im- ties that lay ahead. Frankly, my only con- consume. migrants who passed through Ellis Is- cern back then was running away as fast as

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.026 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2637 my little legs would carry me from the doc- b 1500 The vote was taken by electronic de- tor who came to innoculate me before land- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- vice, and there were—yeas 399, nays 0, ing at Ellis! not voting 34, as follows: A great many wonderful things have hap- er, I yield back the balance of my time. pened to me since that day. However, I as- Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I [Roll No. 157] sure you that the honor bestowed on me by yield back the balance of my time. YEAS—399 you and your commission is one of the single The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Abercrombie DeFazio Johnson, Sam most important highpoints in my life and ca- question is on the motion offered by reer. That it will be cherished by the Hope Ackerman DeGette Jones (NC) Family for generations to come is a true un- the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Aderholt Delahunt Jones (OH) GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the Akin DeLauro Jordan derstatement. Alexander Dent Kagen With deep appreciation and warm personal rules and pass the bill, H.R. 759. Allen Diaz-Balart, L. Kaptur regards to each and every member of your The question was taken. Altmire Diaz-Balart, M. Keller commission who made this honor possible. I The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Andrews Dicks Kennedy just want to add that I admire and respect opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Arcuri Dingell Kildee Baca Doggett Kilpatrick all you’ve been doing to restore this great in the affirmative, the ayes have it. symbol of the American dream. Bachmann Donnelly Kind Regards, Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, on Bachus Doolittle King (IA) that I demand the yeas and nays. Baird Doyle King (NY) BOB HOPE. Baker Drake Kingston The yeas and nays were ordered. Baldwin Dreier Kirk ELLIS ISLAND RESTORATION COMMISSION, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Barrett (SC) Duncan Klein (FL) New York, NY, Nov. 27, 2003. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Barrow Edwards Kline (MN) Mr. WARD GRANT, Chair’s prior announcement, further Bartlett (MD) Ehlers Knollenberg Barton (TX) Ellison Kuhl (NY) Burbank, CA. proceedings on this question will be DEAR MR. GRANT: The Ellis Island Restora- Bean Ellsworth LaHood tion Commission, together with the National postponed. Becerra Emanuel Lamborn Park Service, are desirous of naming the Berkley Emerson Lampson f Berman Engel Langevin third floor of the National Museum at Ellis RECESS Berry English (PA) Lantos Island in New York Harbor, the Bob Hope Biggert Eshoo Larsen (WA) Memorial Library in honor of that great The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bilbray Etheridge Larson (CT) American legend. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Bilirakis Everett Latham The ship’s manifest. which we have in our declares the House in recess until ap- Bishop (GA) Fallin LaTourette possession, reflects that Bob Hope emigrated Bishop (NY) Farr Lee to America through Ellis Island with his proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Bishop (UT) Feeney Levin mother and siblings on March 28, 1908, at the Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 2 min- Blackburn Ferguson Lewis (CA) utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Blumenauer Filner Lewis (GA) age of four. He is probably the most famous Blunt Forbes Lewis (KY) immigrant to come through Ellis Island of until approximately 6:30 p.m. Boehner Fortenberry Linder the sixteen million who so emigrated. Forty f Bonner Foxx Lipinski percent of the current United States popu- Bono Frank (MA) LoBiondo lation has roots in Ellis Island. b 1830 Boozman Franks (AZ) Loebsack The Museum is owned and administered by Boren Frelinghuysen Lofgren, Zoe the National Park Service on behalf of the AFTER RECESS Boswell Gallegly Lucas Boucher Garrett (NJ) Lungren, Daniel Department of Interior. Ellis Island and the The recess having expired, the House Statue of Liberty, to which it is connected, Boustany Gerlach E. was called to order by the Speaker pro Boyd (FL) Giffords Lynch are the most sought after destinations for tempore (Mr. BRALEY of Iowa) at 6 Boyda (KS) Gillibrand Mack tourists visiting New York. The Library con- Braley (IA) Gillmor Mahoney (FL) tains, among other rooms, the Oral History o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. Brown (SC) Gingrey Maloney (NY) Room, in which the stories of immigrants f Brown, Corrine Gohmert Manzullo who arrived through Ellis Island are re- Brown-Waite, Gonzalez Marchant corded and computerized, and the Ellis Is- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Ginny Goodlatte Markey land Archives. PRO TEMPORE Burgess Gordon Marshall As reflected in the letters we have en- Burton (IN) Granger Matheson The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Butterfield Graves Matsui closed, Mr. Hope in 1990 and 1991, showed Buyer Green, Al McCarthy (CA) great interest in the Island and reflected sin- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings will resume on motions to suspend the Calvert Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) cere appreciation for the honor of having the Camp (MI) Grijalva McCaul (TX) Library named after him. Unfortunately, at rules previously postponed. Campbell (CA) Hall (NY) McCollum (MN) that time, bureaucratic complications did Votes will be taken in the following Cannon Hall (TX) McCotter not permit the project to move ahead. order: Cantor Hare McCrery It would be our intention, if the family ap- Capito Harman McDermott H. Res. 138, by the yeas and nays; Capps Hastert McGovern proves, to seek a bill passed by Congress and H.R. 658, by the yeas and nays; have it signed into law by the President. We Capuano Hastings (FL) McHenry Cardoza Hastings (WA) McHugh would not be seeking any funds from the Bob H.R. 839, by the yeas and nays. The vote on H.R. 759 will be taken to- Carnahan Hayes McIntyre Hope Foundation or any family members, Carney Heller McKeon but this would simply be in recognition of morrow. Carter Hensarling McMorris the great contributions to America’s life, The first electronic vote will be con- Castle Herger Rodgers culture and entertainment by Bob Hope. ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Chabot Herseth McNerney Ironically, we were in London at the time Chandler Higgins McNulty electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Clarke Hill Meek (FL) of Mr. Hope’s passing and took the oppor- minute votes. tunity to visit his childhood home and the Clay Hinchey Melancon f Cleaver Hinojosa Mica Bob Hope Theatre in Eltham. Clyburn Hirono Michaud We were provided your contact informa- RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE OF Coble Hobson Millender- tion by WOR’s Joe Franklin and his pro- Cohen Hodes McDonald ducer, Richard Orenstein, in New York, both HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK Cole (OK) Hoekstra Miller (FL) of whom enthusiastically encouraged this ON ITS 175TH ANNIVERSARY Conyers Holden Miller (MI) idea. Cooper Holt Miller (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Costa Honda Miller, Gary We look forward to hearing from you after finished business is the vote on the mo- you have communicated with the family and Costello Hooley Miller, George if the response is in the affirmative, make tion to suspend the rules and agree to Courtney Hoyer Mollohan the resolution, H. Res. 138, on which Cramer Hulshof Moore (KS) appropriate arrangements for a formal an- Crenshaw Hunter Moore (WI) nouncement by the Commission, Congres- the yeas and nays were ordered. Crowley Inglis (SC) Moran (KS) sional representatives. National Park Serv- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Cuellar Inslee Moran (VA) ice, as well as family members. tion. Culberson Israel Murphy (CT) We eagerly await your response. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cummings Issa Murphy, Patrick Sincerely yours, Davis (AL) Jackson (IL) Murphy, Tim question is on the motion offered by Davis (CA) Jackson-Lee Murtha PHIL LAX, Davis (KY) (TX) Musgrave President. the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the Davis, David Jefferson Myrick NORMAN LISS, Davis, Lincoln Jindal Nadler Chairman of Develop- rules and agree to the resolution, H. Davis, Tom Johnson (GA) Neal (MA) ment. Res. 138. Deal (GA) Johnson, E. B. Neugebauer

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:53 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR7.014 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 Nunes Royce Tauscher ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Lamborn Musgrave Sherman Oberstar Ruppersberger Taylor Lampson Myrick Shimkus Obey Ryan (OH) Thompson (CA) The SPEAKER. Without objection, 5- Langevin Nadler Shuler Olver Ryan (WI) Thompson (MS) minute voting will continue. Lantos Neal (MA) Shuster Ortiz Salazar Thornberry There was no objection. Larsen (WA) Neugebauer Simpson Pallone Sali Tiahrt Larson (CT) Nunes Sires ´ Pascrell Sanchez, Linda Tiberi f Latham Oberstar Skelton Pastor T. Tierney LaTourette Obey Slaughter Paul Sarbanes Lee Olver Towns NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION Smith (NE) Payne Saxton Levin Ortiz Turner Smith (NJ) Pearce Schakowsky COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ACT Lewis (CA) Pallone Udall (CO) Smith (TX) Perlmutter Schiff Lewis (GA) Pascrell The SPEAKER. The unfinished busi- Smith (WA) Peterson (MN) Schmidt Udall (NM) Lewis (KY) Pastor Snyder Peterson (PA) Schwartz Upton ness is the vote on the motion to sus- Linder Payne Solis Petri Scott (GA) Van Hollen pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. Lipinski Pearce Souder Pickering Scott (VA) Vela´ zquez 658, on which the yeas and nays were LoBiondo Perlmutter Pitts Serrano Visclosky Loebsack Peterson (MN) Space Platts Sestak Walberg ordered. Lofgren, Zoe Peterson (PA) Spratt Poe Shays Walden (OR) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Lucas Petri Stark Pomeroy Shea-Porter Walsh (NY) The SPEAKER. The question is on Lungren, Daniel Pickering Stearns Stupak Porter Sherman Walz (MN) the motion offered by the gentleman E. Pitts Price (GA) Shimkus Wasserman Lynch Platts Sullivan Price (NC) Shuler Schultz from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA) that the Mack Poe Sutton Putnam Shuster Waters House suspend the rules and pass the Mahoney (FL) Pomeroy Tancredo Radanovich Simpson Watson bill, H.R. 658. Maloney (NY) Porter Tanner Rahall Sires Watt Manzullo Price (GA) Tauscher Ramstad Skelton This will be a 5-minute vote. Marchant Price (NC) Taylor Waxman The vote was taken by electronic de- Rangel Slaughter Welch (VT) Markey Putnam Thompson (CA) Regula Smith (NE) Weldon (FL) vice, and there were—yeas 390, nays 10, Marshall Radanovich Thompson (MS) Rehberg Smith (NJ) Matheson Rahall Thornberry Weller not voting 33, as follows: Reichert Smith (TX) Matsui Ramstad Tiahrt Westmoreland Renzi Smith (WA) [Roll No. 158] McCarthy (CA) Rangel Tiberi Wexler Reyes Snyder McCarthy (NY) Regula Tierney Whitfield YEAS—390 Reynolds Solis McCaul (TX) Rehberg Towns Wicker Abercrombie Cleaver Gohmert Rodriguez Souder McCollum (MN) Reichert Turner Wilson (NM) Ackerman Clyburn Gonzalez Rogers (AL) Space McCotter Renzi Udall (CO) Wilson (OH) Aderholt Coble Goodlatte Rogers (KY) Spratt McCrery Reyes Udall (NM) Wilson (SC) Akin Cohen Gordon Rogers (MI) Stark McDermott Reynolds Upton Wolf Alexander Cole (OK) Granger Rohrabacher Stearns McGovern Rodriguez Van Hollen Woolsey Allen Conaway Graves Ros-Lehtinen Stupak McHenry Rogers (AL) Vela´ zquez Wu Altmire Conyers Green, Al Roskam Sullivan McHugh Rogers (KY) Visclosky Wynn Andrews Cooper Green, Gene Ross Sutton McIntyre Rogers (MI) Walberg Rothman Tancredo Yarmuth Arcuri Costa Grijalva McKeon Rohrabacher Baca Costello Hall (NY) Walden (OR) Roybal-Allard Tanner Young (AK) McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Walsh (NY) Bachmann Courtney Hall (TX) Rodgers Roskam Walz (MN) NOT VOTING—34 Bachus Cramer Hare McNerney Ross Wasserman Baird Crenshaw Harman McNulty Rothman Brady (PA) Gilchrest Pryce (OH) Schultz Baker Crowley Hastert Meek (FL) Roybal-Allard Brady (TX) Goode Rush Waters Baldwin Cuellar Hastings (FL) Melancon Royce Buchanan Gutierrez Sanchez, Loretta Watson Barrett (SC) Culberson Hastings (WA) Mica Ruppersberger Carson Johnson (IL) Sensenbrenner Watt Castor Kanjorski Barrow Cummings Hayes Michaud Ryan (OH) Sessions Waxman Conaway Kucinich Barton (TX) Davis (AL) Heller Millender- Ryan (WI) Shadegg Welch (VT) Cubin Lowey Bean Davis (CA) Hensarling McDonald Salazar Terry Weldon (FL) Davis (IL) Meehan Becerra Davis (KY) Herger Miller (FL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Wamp Weller Davis, Jo Ann Meeks (NY) Berkley Davis, David Herseth Miller (MI) T. Weiner Wexler Fattah Mitchell Berman Davis, Lincoln Higgins Miller (NC) Sarbanes Young (FL) Flake Napolitano Berry Davis, Tom Hill Miller, Gary Saxton Whitfield Fossella Pence Biggert DeFazio Hinchey Miller, George Schakowsky Wicker Bilbray DeGette Hinojosa Mollohan Schiff Wilson (NM) b 1859 Bilirakis Delahunt Hirono Moore (KS) Schmidt Wilson (OH) Bishop (GA) DeLauro Hobson Moore (WI) Schwartz Wilson (SC) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Bishop (NY) Dent Hodes Moran (KS) Scott (GA) Wolf tive) the rules were suspended and the Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart, L. Hoekstra Moran (VA) Scott (VA) Woolsey Blackburn Diaz-Balart, M. Holden resolution was agreed to. Murphy (CT) Serrano Wu Blumenauer Dicks Holt Murphy, Patrick Sestak Wynn The result of the vote was announced Blunt Dingell Honda Murphy, Tim Shays Yarmuth as above recorded. Boehner Doggett Hooley Murtha Shea-Porter Young (AK) Bonner Donnelly Hoyer A motion to reconsider was laid on Bono Doolittle Hulshof NAYS—10 the table. Boozman Doyle Hunter Bartlett (MD) Franks (AZ) Sali Boren Drake Inglis (SC) f Campbell (CA) Gingrey Westmoreland Boswell Dreier Inslee Cantor Kingston Boucher Duncan Israel Deal (GA) Paul MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY Boustany Edwards Issa OF FALLEN HEROES IN IRAQ WAR Boyd (FL) Ehlers Jackson (IL) NOT VOTING—33 Boyda (KS) Ellison Jackson-Lee Brady (PA) Gilchrest Pence (Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- Braley (IA) Ellsworth (TX) Brady (TX) Goode Pryce (OH) Brown (SC) Emanuel Jefferson sylvania asked and was given permis- Buchanan Gutierrez Rush Brown, Corrine Emerson Jindal sion to address the House for 1 minute.) Carson Johnson (IL) Sanchez, Loretta Brown-Waite, Engel Johnson (GA) Castor Kanjorski Sensenbrenner Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- Ginny English (PA) Johnson, E. B. Cubin Kucinich Sessions sylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today Burgess Eshoo Johnson, Sam Davis (IL) Lowey Shadegg Burton (IN) Etheridge Jones (NC) because today marks the 4-year anni- Davis, Jo Ann Meehan Terry Butterfield Everett Jones (OH) Fattah Meeks (NY) Wamp versary of the war in Iraq. I would like Buyer Fallin Jordan Flake Mitchell Weiner to offer a moment of silence for the 19 Calvert Farr Kagen Fossella Napolitano Young (FL) members of my unit that did not make Camp (MI) Feeney Kaptur it home from Iraq, and for the thou- Cannon Ferguson Keller Capito Filner Kennedy b 1911 sands of brave Americans that have Capps Forbes Kildee fallen. Capuano Fortenberry Kilpatrick Mr. CAMPBELL of California and On this somber occasion, we must Cardoza Foxx Kind Mr. GINGREY changed their vote from Carnahan Frank (MA) King (IA) commit ourselves to honoring the Carney Frelinghuysen King (NY) ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ memories of the fallen, and continue to Carter Gallegly Kirk So (two-thirds being in the affirma- do right by our troops still fighting. Castle Garrett (NJ) Klein (FL) tive) the rules were suspended and the The SPEAKER. Members will rise Chabot Gerlach Kline (MN) bill was passed. Chandler Giffords Knollenberg and the House will observe a moment Clarke Gillibrand Kuhl (NY) The result of the vote was announced of silence. Clay Gillmor LaHood as above recorded.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:32 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR7.021 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2639 A motion to reconsider was laid on Lamborn Musgrave Shea-Porter A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Lampson Myrick Sherman the table. Langevin Nadler Shimkus Lantos Neal (MA) Shuler f f Larsen (WA) Neugebauer Shuster Larson (CT) Nunes Simpson PERSONAL EXPLANATION ARTHUR V. WATKINS DAM Latham Oberstar Sires ENLARGEMENT ACT LaTourette Obey Skelton Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Lee Olver Slaughter avoidably absent from this Chamber today. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Levin Ortiz Smith (NE) Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ BRALEY of Iowa). The unfinished busi- Lewis (CA) Pallone Smith (NJ) Lewis (GA) Pascrell on rollcall votes 157, 158, and 159. ness is the vote on the motion to sus- Smith (TX) Lewis (KY) Pastor Smith (WA) f pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. Linder Payne Snyder 839, on which the yeas and nays were Lipinski Pearce Solis PERSONAL EXPLANATION ordered. LoBiondo Perlmutter Souder Loebsack Peterson (MN) Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I was regrettably The Clerk read the title of the bill. Space Lofgren, Zoe Peterson (PA) Spratt absent from the Chamber on March 19 during The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lucas Petri Stark rollcall votes 157, 158, and 159. Had I been question is on the motion offered by Lungren, Daniel Pickering Stearns E. Pitts present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Stupak Lynch Platts Sullivan 157, ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall 158, and ‘‘nay’’ on roll- GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the Mack Poe Sutton call 159. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 839. Mahoney (FL) Pomeroy Tancredo Maloney (NY) Porter Tanner f This will be a 5-minute vote. Manzullo Price (GA) Tauscher The vote was taken by electronic de- Marchant Price (NC) Taylor ELECTION OF MEMBER TO Markey Putnam vice, and there were—yeas 394, nays 1, Thompson (CA) COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET Marshall Radanovich not voting 38, as follows: Thompson (MS) Matheson Rahall Thornberry Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, by direc- [Roll No. 159] Matsui Ramstad Tiahrt tion of the Democratic Caucus, I offer McCarthy (CA) Rangel YEAS—394 Tiberi McCarthy (NY) Regula a privileged resolution (H. Res. 253) and Tierney Abercrombie Clarke Gohmert McCaul (TX) Rehberg ask for its immediate consideration. Turner Ackerman Clay Gonzalez McCollum (MN) Reichert The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Aderholt Clyburn Goodlatte McCotter Renzi Udall (CO) Akin Coble Gordon McCrery Reyes Udall (NM) lows: Upton Alexander Cohen Granger McDermott Reynolds H. RES. 253 Allen Cole (OK) Graves McGovern Rodriguez Van Hollen ´ Resolved, That the following named Mem- Altmire Conaway Green, Al McHenry Rogers (AL) Velazquez Andrews Conyers Green, Gene McHugh Rogers (KY) Visclosky ber be, and is hereby, elected to the fol- Arcuri Cooper Grijalva McIntyre Rogers (MI) Walberg lowing standing committee of the House of Baca Costa Hall (NY) McKeon Rohrabacher Walden (OR) Representatives: Bachmann Costello Hall (TX) McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Walsh (NY) (1) COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET.—Ms. Moore Bachus Courtney Hare Rodgers Roskam Walz (MN) of Wisconsin. Baird Cramer Harman McNerney Ross Wasserman Baker Crenshaw Hastert McNulty Rothman Schultz Mr. HODES (during the reading). Mr. Baldwin Crowley Hastings (FL) Meek (FL) Roybal-Allard Waters Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Barrett (SC) Culberson Hastings (WA) Melancon Royce Watson the resolution be considered as read Barrow Cummings Hayes Mica Ruppersberger Watt Bartlett (MD) Davis (AL) Heller Michaud Ryan (OH) Waxman and printed in the RECORD. Barton (TX) Davis (CA) Hensarling Millender- Ryan (WI) Welch (VT) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Bean Davis (KY) Herger McDonald Salazar Weldon (FL) objection to the request of the gen- Becerra Davis, David Herseth Miller (FL) Sali Weller tleman from New Hampshire? Berkley Davis, Lincoln Higgins Miller (MI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Westmoreland Berman Davis, Tom Hill Miller (NC) T. Wexler Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I ob- Berry Deal (GA) Hinchey Miller, Gary Sarbanes Whitfield ject. I ask the Clerk to read the resolu- Biggert DeFazio Hinojosa Miller, George Saxton Wicker tion. Bilbray DeGette Hirono Mollohan Schakowsky Wilson (NM) Bilirakis Delahunt Hobson Moore (KS) Schiff Wilson (OH) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objec- Bishop (GA) DeLauro Hodes Moore (WI) Schmidt Wilson (SC) tion is heard. Bishop (NY) Dent Hoekstra Moran (KS) Schwartz Wolf The Clerk will read. Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart, L. Holden Moran (VA) Scott (GA) Woolsey The Clerk continued reading the res- Blackburn Diaz-Balart, M. Holt Murphy (CT) Scott (VA) Wu Blumenauer Dicks Honda Murphy, Patrick Serrano Wynn olution. Blunt Dingell Hooley Murphy, Tim Sestak Yarmuth The resolution was agreed to. Boehner Doggett Hoyer Murtha Shays Young (AK) Bonner Donnelly Hulshof A motion to reconsider was laid on Bono Doolittle Hunter NAYS—1 the table. Boozman Doyle Inglis (SC) Paul Boren Drake Inslee f Boswell Dreier Israel NOT VOTING—38 Boucher Edwards Issa REMARKS ON FOURTH Brady (PA) Fossella Pence Boustany Ehlers Jackson (IL) ANNIVERSARY OF IRAQ WAR Brady (TX) Gilchrest Boyd (FL) Ellison Jackson-Lee Pryce (OH) Buchanan Gillmor Boyda (KS) Ellsworth (TX) Rush (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given Carson Goode Braley (IA) Emanuel Jefferson Sanchez, Loretta permission to address the House for 1 Castor Gutierrez Brown (SC) Emerson Jindal Sensenbrenner Cleaver Johnson (IL) minute.) Brown, Corrine Engel Johnson (GA) Sessions Cubin Kanjorski Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, as the war Brown-Waite, English (PA) Johnson, E. B. Shadegg Cuellar Kucinich Ginny Eshoo Johnson, Sam Terry in Iraq enters its fifth year, we take Davis (IL) Lowey Burgess Etheridge Jones (NC) Towns time to reflect on those who have made Davis, Jo Ann Meehan Burton (IN) Everett Jones (OH) Wamp Duncan Meeks (NY) the greatest sacrifices because of this Butterfield Fallin Jordan Weiner Fattah Mitchell Buyer Farr Kagen war, our troops. We all salute them be- Flake Napolitano Young (FL) Calvert Feeney Kaptur cause of their courage, their patriotism Camp (MI) Ferguson Keller ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE and the sacrifices they are willing to Campbell (CA) Filner Kennedy make. They have done everything Cannon Forbes Kildee The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Cantor Fortenberry Kilpatrick the vote). Members are advised 2 min- asked of them, and we are forever in Capito Foxx Kind utes remain in this vote. their debt. Capps Frank (MA) King (IA) That debt extends to their families, Capuano Franks (AZ) King (NY) b 1920 Cardoza Frelinghuysen Kingston who have also made sacrifices. The Carnahan Gallegly Kirk So (two-thirds being in the affirma- missed family events, births of chil- Carney Garrett (NJ) Klein (FL) tive) the rules were suspended and the dren, deaths of loved ones, graduations, Carter Gerlach Kline (MN) bill was passed. anniversaries, birthdays are losses Castle Giffords Knollenberg Chabot Gillibrand Kuhl (NY) The result of the vote was announced which cannot be replaced. We owe to Chandler Gingrey LaHood as above recorded. these families a renewed commitment

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:32 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.033 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 to support them in whatever way may priately, and now it has to move to the b 1930 be required and to make sure that our ministerial level. How we send them into battle with- troops have everything they need to do We then must reform and reinvigo- out plans to honor our commitment to their job and to come home safely and rate the reconstruction effort. $10 bil- them. soon. lion is unaccounted for. $10 billion in In the military they say: On the bat- To those who have been wounded, our thin air of the reconstruction effort is tlefield, we will leave no soldier be- Nation has promised to care for you as unaccounted for. How do we answer to hind. We say: And when they come you have protected us. This is a solemn the American taxpayer, when this war home, we will leave no veteran behind. promise, and it will be honored. is costing $2 billion a week on the mili- Apparently our country, our great The debt which can never be repaid is tary side, and on the reconstruction country, has to make a decision for to those whose lives have been lost in side we can’t account for the money? greatness on how we are viewed in the the war, and as a Nation we mourn When we do this, when we transition, world, on how we project our power and them. Their absence is felt each day, when we change the mission, redeploy our ideals to make the world a more each and every one of them; but on this the troops, build political consensus, peaceful place, to honor our commit- day in particular, their sacrifice should engage in diplomatic efforts and re- ment to our troops, to honor our com- be remembered in a special way. I form and reinvigorate the reconstruc- mitment to the future, and to honor therefore salute our colleague, Con- tion effort, then we can turn our atten- the sacrifice and the vision of our gressman PATRICK MURPHY, for leading tion to the real war on terror, in Af- Founding Fathers. us in a moment of silence in memory of ghanistan. This is a very important decision for his colleagues who were lost in the war I hear the voice of the future in the our caucus, for our Congress, for our and all others as well. Chamber. What a beautiful sound. country, and I hope that the debate Mr. Speaker, 4 years ago today, our What a beautiful sound. will be in the spirit as it was a few Nation launched a war of choice in Later this week, Mr. Speaker, we will weeks ago. It was a great commitment Iraq. The war has claimed the lives of debate a plan to bring the war to an to our troops with knowledge of sub- over 3,200 American troops and wound- end. The U.S. Troop Readiness, Vet- stance, based on values and respecting ed tens of thousands more, some of erans’ Health and Iraq Accountability the patriotism of each and every per- them permanently. Act will rebuild our military, protect son who serves in the Congress. Any U.S. military engagement has to our troops, provide for our veterans I know for certain as Speaker of the be judged in three ways: does it make and hold the Iraqi Government ac- House that every single person who our country safer, our military strong- countable. serves here is patriotic and wants to er, and the region in which we are en- The benchmarks for the Iraqi Gov- honor our veterans. I know for certain gaged in the conflict more stable. The ernment set forth in this bill are the because I have seen every single person war in Iraq has failed on all three benchmarks endorsed by President here take an oath of office to protect counts. Bush on January 10. They are: improve- and defend our Constitution and our In fact, the administration’s policy ment in the performance of the Iraqi country. It is in that spirit that we in Iraq has diminished the safety of our security forces; a greater commitment offer this supplemental that makes country by reducing the strength of by the Iraqi Government to national America safer, that strengthens our our military. The readiness has sunk reconciliation; and reductions in the military, and brings stability to the now to levels lower than Vietnam, it level of sectarian violence in Iraq. world. has failed to hold the Iraqis account- After 4 years of war, it is reasonable f able for the future of their own coun- to expect these benchmarks to be met try, and it has dishonored our commit- this year. Four years. We are in this OIG PROTESTS ITS INNOCENCE ment to our veterans. It has cost bil- war longer than World War II. There is TOO MUCH lions of dollars and significantly dam- no end in sight. There is no end in (Mr. POE asked and was given per- aged our reputation in the eyes of the sight. There is an unlimited commit- mission to address the House for 1 world. ment, with no strategy to match the minute and to revise and extend his re- When our young men and women are sacrifice of our troops. marks.) placed in danger, we owe it to them to Democrats will be offering later in Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, today 6 provide them with the best training the week, and hopefully with Repub- months after meeting with Members of and equipment possible and a strategy lican support, we will pass a supple- Congress and with the staff of OIG of worthy of their sacrifice. mental that will, that will, place a Homeland Security about Ramos and The generals have told us over and time frame. And I am really pleased Compean, Richard Skinner of the Of- over again, across the board, generals that so many retired generals have fice of the Inspector General is now on active duty, General Petraeus as re- come out in support of a time certain saying his staff did not lie to Members cently as last week, and many retired that relates to the performance that of Congress, but his staff was just mis- generals: there is no military solution the President himself established, that taken about certain facts when it to the war in Iraq. It cannot be won the Iraqi Government themselves briefed us. solely militarily. Instead, we must le- agreed to. He also is saying the meeting was verage all of our political, economic, This isn’t anything we created. It is confidential. I am sure the OIG staff and diplomatic strengths. the President’s benchmarks. The Iraqis wishes it had been since the staff mis- Again and again Senator REID, the agreed to it. We want to see progress. led Congress on what occurred at the Democratic leader in the Senate, and I But if we don’t, we will begin the rede- border. have urged President Bush to adopt a ployment of our troops out of Iraq in 6 Is Skinner saying it is okay to mis- plan for Iraq that contains the fol- months from that date. Then we will lead Congress in a confidential meet- lowing elements: leave troops there for training, for pro- ing? Sounds like it to me. The meeting Change the mission. Transition the tecting our diplomats, for fighting ter- was only confidential in the fantasy mission from combat to training. That rorism, for force protection, but only world of OIG. And how would Skinner will enable us to responsibly redeploy for those purposes. know; he wasn’t even there. our troops. I welcome the debate over this bill His staff not only told Congress inac- Third, we must build consensus for and the opportunity it provides for curate things about the case, they said political accommodation in Iraq. They Members of Congress to express them- they have the documents to prove their must amend the constitution to be selves in what I consider is the greatest assertions. Even after repeatedly ask- more inclusive to end the civil strife. ethical challenge to our country, how ing for such documents, they were Fourth, we must encourage a robust we send our young men and women never produced. Why? Because they diplomatic effort, primarily involving into battle; how we send them without don’t exist. Iraq’s neighbors. The first meeting of the training, without the equipment, Now that the transcript of the trial is neighbors was held. That is a good without the rest time at home, and completed, we find out about the inac- step. It was at a low level, appro- overextend them when they are there. curate statements of OIG to Congress.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:32 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.037 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2641 OIG would do well to simply tell the Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me announced policy of January 18, 2007, truth and get accurate information in in honoring the life of Reverend Ray- and under a previous order of the public and private rather than use mond Moss. House, the following Members will be slick Madison Avenue press releases to f recognized for 5 minutes each. justify their misstatements to Con- f gress. APPLAUDING TENNESSEE And that’s just the way it is. BASKETBALL HEARING REQUESTED ON RAMOS AND COMPEAN PROSECUTION f (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- mission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a BRING OUR TROOPS HOME WITH previous order of the House, the gen- minute and to revise and extend his re- DIGNITY tleman from North Carolina (Mr. marks.) (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. and was given permission to address Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, as a Ten- Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. the House for 1 minute and to revise nessean, I am proud of the success of Speaker, today I had the pleasure of my three schools that have reached the and extend her remarks.) meeting with Congressman JOHN CON- Sweet Sixteen. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. YERS, chairman of the Judiciary Com- Speaker, some semblance of security in In America, there is nothing going on mittee. I shared with him information Baghdad, but chlorine bombs in Anbar with greater import on the local scene from myself and other Members of Con- province and other parts of Iraq, the than March Madness; and there is no gress who are requesting a hearing on fourth-year anniversary of this coun- place more happy about the madness the case of Border Patrol Agents try’s offensive on the nation state of than the State of Tennessee, the Vol- Ramos and Compean. Iraq. unteer State. Many of us in Congress are concerned It is interesting that as we continue Three of our schools have teams in about the Federal prosecutor in this to watch our young people fall in bat- the Sweet Sixteen: Our land grant uni- case and his decision to bring criminal tle, heroes that they are, and veterans versity, the University of Tennessee; charges against these agents. Agents come home, that the executive in this and my two alma maters, Vanderbilt Ramos and Compean were convicted body, this Congress, this House and the University and the University of Mem- last spring for shooting a Mexican drug other body cannot come to grips with a phis. smuggler who brought 743 pounds of forward path for solving and recon- On Thursday, the University of Ten- marijuana across our border into ciling the war in Iraq. nessee and the University of Memphis Texas. It is interesting that our Commander will both be playing in the Sweet Six- These agents never should have been in Chief desires to tell us that we must teen in San Antonio, Texas. Everybody sent to prison, yet today is their 62nd stay the course, a refrain that we have in Texas knows if it weren’t for Ten- day behind bars. There are legitimate heard over and over again. nessee, there wouldn’t be a Texas. So legal questions about how this prosecu- My plea would be let us sit down at we bring basketball to Texas, and we tion was initiated, and how the U.S. the table of reconciliation. Let us not brought liberty and independence to Attorney’s Office proceeded in this suggest that people who stand for con- Texas. We have a lot of pride in our case. Members of Congress and the science are unpatriotic, and let us re- basketball teams and our universities. American people want to know why the solve to bring our troops home to- Federal prosecutor is on the wrong side gether in dignity and with success. f in this case. f SUPPORTING COLEMAN To prosecute the agents, the U.S. At- HONORING REV. RAYMOND MOSS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY torney’s Office granted immunity to a (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- known drug smuggler. He is not an permission to address the House for 1 ida asked and was given permission to American citizen, he is a criminal. minute and to revise and extend his re- address the House for 1 minute and to Drug enforcement reports have con- marks.) revise and extend her remarks.) firmed that the Mexican drug smuggler Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- brought a second load of marijuana, 752 today to recall the exceptional life of ida. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to com- pounds, into the United States after he Reverend Raymond Moss of Marietta, mend the men and women serving in was granted immunity to testify Georgia. Reverend Moss passed away the Federal Correction Complex in against our border agents, but this in- this month at the age of 79, leaving be- Coleman, Florida, in my district. This formation was kept from the jury and hind a long legacy as an advocate of so- Federal complex serves our Nation by the public. cial justice and civil rights. housing prisoners in low-, medium- and Mr. Speaker, I am certain that Chair- Reverend Moss was a fixture in Cobb high-security facilities. It has provided man CONYERS will review the informa- County. After a brief stint in Minor countless jobs in my district and tion that I and other Members of Con- League Baseball and a job as draftsman helped our growing economy. gress have brought to his attention at Lockheed Martin, Moss found his The people who fill those jobs truly concerning the prosecution of these true calling, and in 1959 he started are a testament to the array of wonder- two heroes. Before closing, I ask the President to Back to the Bible Holiness Church, the ful people in my district. Even with the use his authority and pardon these two first homegrown Black church in Cobb struggles in funding and thinly Hispanic Americans who were doing County. stretched staff, the officers at Coleman their job to protect the American peo- He went on to build 14 more churches are cheerful, positive, and professional ple; and, more importantly, I call on in Georgia and Alabama, and helped people. Staffing a prison complex is no the President to listen to the American lead the Cobb community during the easy job, and many of the officers there people and to the thousands of citizens turbulent civil rights era. literally have scars to prove it. Yet Reverend Moss was a compassionate who have asked for a pardon for these they know their job is to keep our fam- father not only to his own 14 children, two men. ilies safe. but to any member of the Marietta I have had the opportunity to tour f community in need of a mentor. In fact, I first came to know the Rev- this facility several times and meet IRAQ IN CIVIL WAR erend 30 years ago while practicing with the staff, and I am proud to serve The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a medicine with one of his dear friends, alongside such honorable public serv- previous order of the House, the gen- Dr. Douglas Glover. Indeed, many of ants. I want to take this opportunity tleman from Georgia (Mr. LEWIS) is Reverend Moss’ faithful came to my of- to give them all my heartfelt thanks. recognized for 5 minutes. fice for care, and all had been deeply f Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, touched by the Reverend’s compassion. I rise with deep concern that on this I know these members of our commu- SPECIAL ORDERS very day 4 years ago, our Nation inau- nity will carry on his dedication to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. gurated a conflict, an unnecessary war, compassionate service. BRALEY of Iowa). Under the Speaker’s a war of choice, not a necessity.

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Over 3,000 Americans izen of the world, as a citizen of Amer- When he was asked, Mike McConnell, if have died, and hundreds of thousands, ica, as a Member of Congress, as an in- al Qaeda would establish itself in Iraq some even say up to 1 million citizens dividual committed to a world at peace and they would launch attacks from of Iraq, have lost their lives in this un- with itself, I will not and I cannot in there, I would not go so far as to say al necessary conflict. good conscience vote for another dollar Qaeda would necessarily believe that. And while we are telling our veterans or another dime to support this war. They want to reestablish their base of this war, the elderly, the poor, and f and their objective would be in Afghan- the sick that there is no room in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a istan. Remember Afghanistan? Remember budget for them, the American people previous order of the House, the gen- have spent over $400 billion on a failed Osama bin Laden? Remember 9/11? Re- tleman from California (Mr. DREIER) is member the Taliban? They are still out policy. We cannot do more of the same. recognized for 5 minutes. there. They are planning and plotting. Mr. Speaker, violence begets violence. (Mr. DREIER addressed the House. Afghanistan is going in a bad direction It does not lead to peace. His remarks will appear hereafter in because the President diverted our at- President John F. Kennedy once said, the Extensions of Remarks.) ‘‘Those who make peaceful revolution tention, our troops, our resources away impossible will make violent revolu- f from a battle that was supported by all tion inevitable.’’ My greatest fear is A FAILED STRATEGY the major nations in the world to that the young people of Iraq and of eradicate those who had attacked us so the Middle East will never forget this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a grievously on 9/11 into a discretionary war. My greatest fear is they will grow previous order of the House, the gen- war in Iraq, and still, the President up hating our children and our chil- tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is would put the emphasis on Iraq. dren’s children for what we have done. recognized for 5 minutes. His National Security Adviser says Mr. Speaker, the Bible is right. Even a Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, 4 years this is a charade what they would do in great nation can reap what it sows. ago, Vice President CHENEY, on the the House of Representatives, a cha- Nothing troubles me more than to looming war in Iraq, of which he was a rade. If it is a charade, why are they see the young faces of these soldiers principal architect, he and his staff are fighting so hard? For the first time, who have been led to their death. responsible for the manipulation and Congress is going to exert its constitu- manufacturing of intelligence that tional responsibility as a third and co- b 1945 misled people into believing there was equal branch to say enough failed lead- Some are only 18, 19, 21, 22, 23. It is a threat of weapons of mass destruc- ership is enough and we want a new di- painful; it is so painful to watch. Some- tion or there was some ties to 9/11. Nei- rection. times I feel like crying and crying out ther of those things was true. Vice The Speaker came to the well earlier loud at what we are doing as a Nation President CHENEY said we will, in fact, and laid that out in detail, what that and what this administration is doing be greeted as liberators. I think it will new direction would be, and this bill in our name. Our children do not de- go relatively quickly. Weeks, rather that we will vote on later this week serve to die as pawns in a civil war. than months, said Vice President CHE- would move us in that new direction. They do not deserve to pay with their NEY, and he still does not believe that That is not a charade. That is the first lives for the mistakes of this adminis- he was wrong. meaningful challenge to the failure of tration. They never had a chance. He is still a principal architect of the leadership by Vice President CHENEY When I was their age, when I was 23 surge, of an escalation of the war in and George Bush that have put that re- years old, I was leading the Student Iraq, of continuing a war without end, gion at risk, that has put American Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, a war that President Bush said last No- troops in the middle of a civil war, soon to speak in Washington on the vember it will be up to the next Presi- which is now admitted by the Pen- steps of the Lincoln Memorial, but dent to determine when U.S. troops tagon. then we were involved in a nonviolent might come home. We did not go there to be referees in revolution to transform the soul of A failed strategy, a strategy that the middle of a 1,400-year-old sectarian America, to create a beloved commu- fails our troops. Our troops have done conflict in a civil war. The Iraqis are nity. all that we have asked and more under going to have to resolve those issues Forty years ago, I was there in New difficult conditions. They started with themselves. York City in Riverside Church when inadequate equipment, and Congress I wrote to the President 2 years ago Martin Luther King, Jr., gave one of had to push the administration to give February and said you need to set the most powerful speeches he ever them the equipment they needed. They meaningful timelines to force the made against the war in Vietnam. If he have been put on brutal rotations, stop/ Iraqis to come together and begin to could speak today, he would say this loss orders, and they have done more resolve their differences. They still do Nation needs a revolution of values than was asked. not want to do that. that exposes the truth that war does But the leadership has failed. Donald Americans should not be the surro- not work. If he could speak today, he Rumsfeld is gone. He should have gone gates. We should not be in the middle. would say that war is obsolete as a tool a very long time ago. Vice President Our troops should not be in the middle. of our foreign policy. CHENEY is still there pulling the This bill is extraordinarily impor- He would say there is nothing keep- strings. We will be greeted as lib- tant. Yes, the President might veto it, ing us from changing our national pri- erators, he said. but we are going to challenge him ority so that the pursuit of peace can Then the President two months later again and again and again until we get take precedence over the pursuit of said major combat operations have a new direction that better serves our war. ended, 1st of May. Nearly 3,000 Amer- country, our troops, that region and He would say we must remove the ican troops have died since the Presi- the world. causes of chaos, injustice, poverty and dent gave that speech. Over 12,000 have f insecurity that are breeding grounds been seriously wounded, very seriously The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a for terrorism. This is the way towards wounded; and yet their answer is more previous order of the House, the gen- peace. of the same, stay the course, to esca- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is As a Nation, can we hear the words of late the conflict. They will not engage recognized for 5 minutes. Gandhi, so simple, so true, that it is ei- in meaningful diplomacy, and they will (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed ther nonviolence or nonexistence? Can not change direction in Iraq. Their the House. His remarks will appear we hear the words of Martin Luther strategy will not bring a successful end hereafter in the Extensions of Re- King, Jr., saying that we must learn to to this war. marks.)

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Mr. Speaker, last leagues coming down to the well and brought down thousands and thousands week the New York Times reported talking passionately on the anniver- of planes without one incident. They that Iraq is falling well short of the po- sary of the Iraq war and the debate saved so many lives, and yet here the litical progress they were supposed to that will go later on in this week and administration is taking away the have made by now. Still no constitu- a vote that will come on to the floor of right for them to earn a decent pay. tional reform. Still no local elections. the House, I think that this is what The pressure that is up in those tow- Still no final action on a law governing certainly the American people want to ers is unbelievable. I have spent time distribution of oil revenues. Still no re- see; but tonight, Mr. Speaker, I also there just to see what that job was versal of the de-Baathification laws. want to talk about something else. like. They are not asking for more or The Bush administration is now say- We in Congress must keep our eyes less. All they are asking for is a con- ing that their military escalation and ears open on all things that are tract. needs time to work and that these po- happening around us; and today I want This House has a duty to make sure litical goals will not be met until the to talk about the tens of thousands of that those workers have what is due end of the year. Federal Aviation Administration em- them. I think it is clear what is going on ployees that are working without a f here. What we have is another tactic contract. by the White House in an attempt to REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Most of these workers are rep- run out the clock until January of 2009 VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF resented by the National Air Traffic when they can hand over the reins and H.R. 1227, GULF COAST HURRI- Controllers Association, Professional make Iraq look like someone else’s CANE HOUSING RECOVERY ACT Airways System Specialist, and the problem. OF 2007 American Federation of State, County The President has said that the mili- and Municipal Employees. Mr. MCGOVERN, from the Com- tary commitment to Iraq is not open- The FAA under the Bush administra- mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- ended; yet all evidence is to the con- tion has attacked the collective bar- leged report (Rept. No. 110–53) on the trary. gaining process. The FAA has not im- resolution (H. Res. 254) providing for plemented a single negotiated and rati- consideration of the bill (H.R. 1227) to b 2000 fied contract with any of its contract assist in the provision of affordable unions. FAA employees need a fair col- The supporters of this war, a group housing to low-income families af- whose numbers are dwindling by the lective bargaining process restored. fected by Hurricane Katrina, which was Just as this House gave collective day, tell us the next 6 months are crit- referred to the House Calendar and or- ical. This really is the last chance for bargaining rights to TSA employees in dered to be printed. the 9/11 bill, which was the right thing success. Time and time again, dead- to do, we must do no less for the em- f lines are established and not met, but there are no consequences, nor is there ployees of the FAA. Let me be very MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE clear on this point. Our air traffic con- accountability. I am of the belief that A message from the Senate by Ms. trollers do not have a contract with the Iraqi Government won’t get its act Curtis, one of its clerks, announced the FAA. together until it is forced to govern on that the Senate has passed without The FAA imposed work and pay rules its own, until it is no longer propped up amendment a concurrent resolution of on these individuals last September. by the presence of more than 150,000 the House of the following title: There is no Federal law that recognizes American soldiers. imposed work and pay rules as a con- H. Con. Res. 20. Concurrent resolution call- As it is now, as long as we continue tract. Morale among FAA employees is ing on the Government of the United King- with this military occupation, Iraqis dom to immediately establish a full, inde- extremely low. Retirements are far ex- have absolutely no incentive to push pendent, and public judicial inquiry into the for democratic reform. As the Times ceeding FAA’s planning. Fatigue murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney among those employees who remain is Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge article indicated, the President has a major concern, and these are all di- Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park waved off these concerns, accusing rect effects of the unilaterally imposed Agreement, in order to move forward on the those of us who want to apply dead- work rules. Northern Ireland peace process. lines, pressure of being part of a cul- In 2003, there were over 15,000 air The message also announced that the ture of instant results. traffic controllers. At the end of 2006, Senate has passed a joint resolution Instant results? I am sorry, the there were barely 14,000. Of the 14,000 and a concurrent resolution of the fol- President has had 4 years and more working today, almost 2,000 of them lowing titles in which the concurrence than $400 billion to make this work. are trainees and not fully certified. At of the House is requested: Besides, it is this administration that the same time, and by no means by co- S.J. Res. 5. Joint resolution proclaiming assured us we would be greeted as lib- incidence, operational errors are on the Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of erators, that democratizing Iraq would rise at the FAA’s busiest facilities, in- the United States posthumously. be a cinch, that there would be hardly cluding Atlanta-Hartsfield and the S. Con. Res. 14. Concurrent resolution com- any sacrifice at all. Now that they Southern California TRAY–CON. memorating the 85th anniversary of the have turned out to be monumentally Current FAA projections are that by founding of the American Hellenic Edu- wrong, they are wanting to know why the year 2010, which is only a few years cational Progressive Association, a leading we are demanding answers 4 years association for the 1,300,000 United States later. away, 40 percent of the air traffic con- citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes trol workforce will have 4 years or less in the United States. I, for one, am tired of being told to be on the job. patient, especially when this body is This House has a duty to these indi- f asked to write another enormous check viduals to a fair process. That is all The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a for this war, especially when my coun- they are asking for, nothing more, previous order of the House, the gen- try is becoming a global pariah, espe- nothing less. tleman from Texas (Mr. DOGGETT) is cially when we learn that our Iraq pol- Mr. Speaker, a lot of people do not recognized for 5 minutes. icy has increased the threat of ter- understand the job that air traffic con- (Mr. DOGGETT addressed the House. rorism, especially when Americans are trollers have, yet they have the control His remarks will appear hereafter in dying by the thousands, and those of the thousands and thousand of lives the Extensions of Remarks.) lucky enough to make it home alive

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:32 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.044 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 face a mountain of red tape, sub- second Wednesday of every month when the pursuant to the rule, and shall present the standard care, rodent-infested living House is in session in accordance with Clause matter to the Committee upon written re- quarters at Walter Reed. 2(b) of House Rule XI. Additional meetings quest of any Committee member. I believe we must move toward a may be called by the Chair of the Committee (e) To the maximum extent feasible, the as she or he may deem necessary or at the Committee shall make its publications avail- fully funded military withdrawal now, request of a majority of the members of the able in electronic form. not in August of 2008, not at some fu- Committee in accordance with Clause 2(c) of RULE NO. 5 ture date to be determined by the House Rule XI. The determination of the Proxies President. End the occupation and business to be considered at each meeting start bringing the troops home so that shall be made by the Chair subject to Clause No vote by any member in the Committee may be cast by proxy. every last one of them can be out of 2(c) of House Rule XI. A regularly scheduled Iraq and with their families in time for meeting may be dispensed with if, in the RULE NO. 6 the holidays. judgment of the Chair, there is no need for Power to sit and act subpoena power the meeting. (a) For the purpose of carrying out any of f (b) If the Chair is not present at any meet- its functions and duties under House Rules X The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ing of the Committee, or at the discretion of and XI, the Committee or any subcommittee previous order of the House, the gen- the Chair, the Vice Chair of the Committee thereof is authorized (subject to subpara- tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- shall preside at the meeting. If the Chair and graph (b)(1) of this paragraph)— nized for 5 minutes. Vice Chair of the Committee are not present (1) to sit and act at such times and places (Mr. POE addressed the House. His at any meeting of the Committee, the rank- within the United States, whether the House ing member of the majority party who is is in session, has recessed, or has adjourned, remarks will appear hereafter in the present shall preside at the meeting. Extensions of Remarks.) and to hold such hearings; and RULE NO. 3 (2) to require, by subpoena or otherwise, f Open meetings the attendance and testimony of such wit- PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF As required by Clause 2(g), of House Rule nesses and the production of such books, THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINIS- XI, each meeting for the transaction of busi- records, correspondence, memorandums, pa- pers, documents and other materials as it TRATION, 110TH CONGRESS ness, including the markup of legislation of the Committee shall be open to the public deems necessary, including materials in elec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a except when the Committee in open session tronic form. The Chair, or any member des- previous order of the House, the gentle- and with a quorum present determines by ignated by the Chair, may administer oaths woman from California (Ms. record vote that all or part of the remainder to any witness. (b)(1) A subpoena may be authorized and MILLENDER-MCDONALD) is recognized of the meeting on that day shall be closed to issued by the Committee or subcommittee in for 5 minutes. the public because disclosure of matters to be considered would endanger national secu- the conduct of any investigation or series of Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Madam investigations or activities, only when au- Speaker, pursuant to clause 2(a)(3) of Rule rity, would compromise sensitive law en- forcement information, or would tend to de- thorized by a majority of the members vot- XI, by direction of the Committee on House fame, degrade or incriminate any person, or ing, a majority being present. The power to Administration I submit the rules of the Com- otherwise would violate any law or rule of authorize and issue subpoenas under sub- mittee for the 110th Congress for publication the House: Provided, however, that no person paragraph (a)(2) may be delegated to the at an appropriate place in the CONGRESSIONAL other than members of the Committee, and Chair pursuant to such rules and under such limitations as the Committee may prescribe. RECORD. such congressional staff and such other per- sons as the Committee may authorize, shall Authorized subpoenas shall be signed by the RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINIS- Chair or by any member designated by the TRATION—ONE HUNDRED TENTH CONGRESS be present in any business or markup session which has been closed to the public. Committee, and may be served by any person RULE NO. 1 designated by the Chair or such member. RULE NO. 4 General provisions (2) Compliance with any subpoena issued Records and rollcalls (a) The Rules of the House are the rules of by the Committee or a subcommittee may be the Committee so far as applicable, except (a)(1) A record vote shall be held if re- enforced only as authorized or directed by that a motion to recess from day to day is a quested by any member of the Committee. the House. privileged motion in the Committee. Each (2) The result of each record vote in any RULE NO. 7 subcommittee of the committee is a part of meeting of the Committee shall be made Quorums the committee and is subject to the author- available for inspection by the public at rea- sonable times at the Committee offices, in- No measure or recommendation shall be ity and direction of the chair and to its rules reported to the House unless a majority of as far as applicable. cluding a description of the amendment, mo- tion, order or other proposition; the name of the Committee is actually present. For the (b) The Committee is authorized at any purposes of taking any action other than re- time to conduct such investigations and each member voting for and against; and the members present but not voting. porting any measure, issuance of a subpoena, studies as it may consider necessary or ap- closing meetings, promulgating Committee propriate in the exercise of its responsibil- (b)(1) Subject to subparagraph (2), the Chair may postpone further proceedings orders, or changing the rules of the Com- ities under House Rule X and, subject to the mittee, one-third of the members of the adoption of expense resolutions as required when a record vote is ordered on the ques- tion of approving any measure or matter or Committee shall constitute a quorum. For by House Rule X, clause 6, to incur expenses purposes of taking testimony and receiving (including travel expenses) in connection adopting an amendment. The Chair may re- sume proceedings on a postponed request at evidence, two members shall constitute a therewith. quorum. (c) The Committee is authorized to have any time. RULE NO. 8 printed and bound testimony and other data (2) In exercising postponement authority presented at hearings held by the Com- under subparagraph (1), the Chair shall take Amendments mittee, and to make such information avail- all reasonable steps necessary to notify Any amendment offered to any pending able to the public. All costs of stenographic members on the resumption of proceedings legislation before the Committee or a sub- services and transcripts in connection with on any postponed record vote. committee must be made available in writ- any meeting or hearing of the Committee (3) When proceedings resume on a post- ten form when requested by any member of shall be paid from the appropriate House ac- poned question, notwithstanding any inter- the Committee. If such amendment is not count. vening order for the previous question, an available in written form when requested, (d) The Committee shall submit to the underlying proposition shall remain subject the Chair will allow an appropriate period of House, not later than January 2 of each odd- to further debate or amendment to the same time for the provision thereof. extent as when the question was postponed. numbered year, a report on the activities of RULE NO. 9 the committee under House Rules X and XI (c) All Committee and subcommittee hear- Hearing procedures during the Congress ending at noon on Janu- ings, records, data, charts, and files shall be ary 3 of such year. kept separate and distinct from the congres- (a) The Chair, in the case of hearings to be (e) The Committee’s rules shall be pub- sional office records of the member serving conducted by the Committee, and the appro- lished in the Congressional Record not later as Chair; and such records shall be the prop- priate subcommittee chair, in the case of than 30 days after the Committee is elected erty of the House and all members of the hearings to be conducted by a subcommittee, in each odd-numbered year. House shall have access thereto. shall make public announcement of the date, (d) House records of the Committee which place, and subject matter of any hearing to RULE NO. 2 are at the National Archives shall be made be conducted on any measure or matter at Regular and special meetings available pursuant to House Rule VII. The least one (1) week before the commencement (a) The regular meeting date of the Com- Chair shall notify the ranking minority of that hearing. If the Chair, with the con- mittee on House Administration shall be the member of any decision to withhold a record currence of the ranking minority member,

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The clerk lic sessions without the consent of the Com- the opportunity to file supplemental, minor- of the Committee shall promptly notify the mittee. ity, or additional views has been made as Daily Digest Clerk of the Congressional (8) In the discretion of the Committee, wit- provided by paragraph (c); or Record as soon as possible after such public nesses may submit brief and pertinent sworn (B) the filing of any supplemental report announcement is made. statements in writing for inclusion in the upon any measure or matter which may be (b) Unless excused by the Chair, each wit- record. The Committee is the sole judge of required for the correction of any technical ness who is to appear before the Committee the pertinence of testimony and evidence ad- error in a previous report made by the Com- or a subcommittee shall file with the clerk duced at its hearing. mittee upon that measure or matter. of the Committee, at least 48 hours in ad- (9) A witness may obtain a transcript copy (3) shall, when appropriate, contain the vance of his or her appearance, a written of his testimony given at a public session or, documents required by Clause 3(e) of Rule statement of his or her proposed testimony if given at an executive session, when au- XIII of the Rules of the House. and shall limit his or her oral presentation thorized by the Committee. (f) The Chair, following consultation with to a summary of his or her statement. the ranking minority member, is directed to RULE NO. 10 (c) When any hearing is conducted by the offer a motion under clause 1 of Rule XXII of Committee upon any measure or matter, the Procedures for reporting measures or matters the Rules of the House, relating to going to minority party members on the Committee (a)(1) It shall be the duty of the Chair to conference with the Senate, whenever the shall be entitled, upon request to the Chair report or cause to be reported promptly to Chair considers it appropriate. by a majority of those minority members be- the House any measure approved by the (g) If hearings have been held on any such fore the completion of such hearing, to call Committee and to take or cause to be taken measure or matter so reported, the Com- witnesses selected by the minority to testify necessary steps to bring the matter to a mittee shall make every reasonable effort to with respect to that measure or matter dur- vote. have such hearings published and available ing at least one day of hearings thereon. (2) In any event, the report of the Com- to the members of the House prior to the (d) All other members of the Committee mittee on a measure which has been ap- consideration of such measure or matter in may have the privilege of sitting with any proved by the Committee shall be filed with- the House. subcommittee during its hearings or delib- in 7 calendar days (exclusive of days on (h) The Chair may designate any majority erations and may participate in such hear- which the House is not in session) after the member of the Committee to act as ‘‘floor ings or deliberations, but no member who is day on which there has been filed with the manager’’ of a bill or resolution during its not a member of the subcommittee shall clerk of the Committee a written request, consideration in the House. count for a quorum or offer any motion or signed by a majority of the members of the RULE NO. 11 amendment or vote on any matter before the Committee, for the reporting of that meas- Committee oversight subcommittee. ure. Upon the filing of any such request, the The Committee shall conduct oversight of (e) Committee or subcommittee members clerk of the Committee shall transmit imme- matters within the jurisdiction of the Com- may question witnesses only when they have diately to the Chair notice of the filing of mittee in accordance with House Rule X, been recognized by the Chair for that pur- that request. clause 2 and clause 4. Not later than Feb- pose, and only for a 5-minute period until all (b)(1) No measure or recommendation shall ruary 15 of the first session of a Congress, members present have had an opportunity to be reported to the House unless a majority of the Committee shall, in a meeting that is question a witness. The 5-minute period for the Committee is actually present. open to the public and with a quorum questioning a witness by any one member (2) With respect to each record vote on a present, adopt its oversight plan for that can be extended as provided by House Rules. motion to report any measure or matter of a Congress in accordance with House Rule X, The questioning of a witness in Committee public character, and on any amendment of- clause 2( d). or subcommittee hearings shall be initiated fered to the measure or matter, the total RULE NO. 12 by the Chair, followed by the ranking minor- number of votes cast for and against, and the Review of continuing programs; budget act pro- ity member and all other members alter- names of those members voting for and visions nating between the majority and minority. against, shall be included in the Committee (a) The Committee shall, in its consider- In recognizing members to question wit- report on the measure or matter. ation of all bills and joint resolutions of a nesses in this fashion, the Chair shall take (c) The report of the Committee on a meas- public character within its jurisdiction, en- into consideration the ratio of the majority ure or matter which has been approved by sure that appropriation for continuing pro- to minority members present and shall es- the Committee shall include the matters re- tablish the order of recognition for ques- grams and activities of the Federal Govern- quired by Clause 3(c) of Rule XIII of the ment will be made annually to the maximum tioning in such a manner as not to disadvan- Rules of the House. extent feasible and consistent with the na- tage the members of the majority. The Chair (d) Each report of the Committee on each ture, requirement, and objectives of the pro- may accomplish this by recognizing two ma- bill or joint resolution of a public character grams and activities involved. For the pur- jority members for each minority member reported by the Committee shall include a poses of this paragraph a Government agen- recognized. statement citing the specific powers granted cy includes the organizational units of gov- (f) The following additional rules shall to the Congress in the Constitution to enact apply to hearings of the Committee or a sub- ernment listed in Clause 4(e) of Rule X of the law proposed by the bill or joint resolu- House Rules. committee, as applicable: tion. (1) The Chair at a hearing shall announce (b) The Committee shall review, from time (e) If, at the time any measure or matter is to time, each continuing program within its in an opening statement the subject of the ordered reported by the Committee, any jurisdiction for which appropriations are not investigation. member of the Committee gives notice of in- made annually in order to ascertain whether (2) A copy of the Committee rules and this tention to file supplemental, minority, or ad- clause shall be made available to each wit- such program could be modified so that ap- ditional views, that member shall be entitled propriations therefor would be made annu- ness as provided by clause 2(k)(2) of Rule XI. to not less than two additional calendar days (3) Witnesses at hearings may be accom- ally. after the day of such notice, commencing on panied by their own counsel for the purpose (c) The Committee shall, on or before Feb- the day on which the measure or matter(s) of advising them concerning their constitu- ruary 25 of each year, submit to the Com- was approved, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, tional rights. mittee on the Budget (1) its views and esti- and legal holidays, in which to file such (4) The Chair may punish breaches of order mates with respect to all matters to be set views, in writing and signed by that member, and decorum, and of professional ethics on forth in the concurrent resolution on the with the clerk of the Committee. All such the part of counsel, by censure and exclusion budget for the ensuing fiscal year which are views so filed by one or more members of the from the hearings; and the Committee may within its jurisdiction or functions, and (2) Committee shall be included within, and cite the offender to the House for contempt. an estimate of the total amounts of new (5) If the Committee determines that evi- shall be a part of, the report filed by the budget authority, and budget outlays result- dence or testimony at a hearing may tend to Committee with respect to that measure or ing therefrom, to be provided or authorized defame, degrade, or incriminate any person, matter. The report of the Committee upon in all bills and resolutions within its juris- it shall— that measure or matter shall be printed in a diction which it intends to be effective dur- (A) afford such person an opportunity vol- single volume which— ing that fiscal year. untarily to appear as a witness; (1) shall include all supplemental, minor- (d) As soon as practicable after a concur- (B) receive such evidence or testimony in ity, or additional views, in the form sub- rent resolution on the budget for any fiscal executive session; and mitted, by the time of the filing of the re- year is agreed to, the Committee (after con- (C) receive and dispose of requests from port, and sulting with the appropriate committee or such person to subpoena additional wit- (2) shall bear upon its cover a recital that committees of the Senate) shall subdivide nesses. any such supplemental, minority, or addi- any allocation made to it in the joint explan- (6) Except as provided in subparagraph tional views (and any material submitted atory statement accompanying the con- (f)(5), the Chair shall receive and the Com- under subparagraph (c)) are included as part ference report on such resolution, and

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(e) Whenever the Committee is directed in for a reasonable period of time for review be- RULE NO. 20 a concurrent resolution on the budget to de- fore such travel is scheduled to begin, shall Designation of clerk of the committee termine and recommend changes in laws, include the following: bills, or resolutions under the reconciliation (A) the purpose of the travel; For the purposes of these rules and the process it shall promptly make such deter- (B) the dates during which the travel will Rules of the House of Representatives, the mination and recommendations, and report a occur; staff director of the Committee shall act as reconciliation bill or resolution (or both) to (C) the names of the countries to be visited the clerk of the Committee. and the length of time to be spent in each; the House or submit such recommendations f (D) an agenda of anticipated activities for to the Committee on the Budget, in accord- each country for which travel is authorized ance with the Congressional Budget Act of THE WAR IN IRAQ together with a description of the purpose to 1974. be served and the areas of committee juris- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a RULE NO. 13 diction involved; and previous order of the House, the gen- Broadcasting of committee hearings and meet- (E) the names of members and staff for tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) is ings whom authorization is sought. recognized for 5 minutes. (2) At the conclusion of any hearing, inves- Whenever any hearing or meeting con- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, today is tigation, study, meeting or conference for ducted by the Committee is open to the pub- the fourth anniversary of our invasion which travel outside the United States has lic, those proceedings shall be open to cov- been authorized pursuant to this rule, mem- of Iraq. We still don’t necessarily know erage by television, radio, and still photog- bers and staff attending meetings or con- why we went to war in Iraq; I certainly raphy, as provided in Clause 4 of House Rule ferences shall submit a written report to the don’t. This is my first year in Con- XI, subject to the limitations therein. Oper- Chair covering the activities and other perti- gress, and we have a very serious and ation and use of any Committee Internet nent observations or information gained as a broadcast system shall be fair and non- important matter coming up this week result of such travel. which we have to vote on. I haven’t de- partisan and in accordance with Clause 4(b) (c) Members and staff of the Committee of rule XI and all other applicable rules of performing authorized travel on official busi- cided exactly how I am going to vote. I the Committee and the House. ness shall be governed by applicable laws, know I want us out of Iraq. I want our RULE NO. 14 resolutions, or regulations of the House and troops to be safe, but be protected, and Committee and subcommittee staff of the Committee on House Administration I want our veterans to be looked after. pertaining to such travel. The staff of the Committee on House Ad- There is a proposal to come up to ministration shall be appointed as follows: RULE NO. 16 suggest we should have a definite date, A. The staff shall be appointed by the Number and jurisdiction of subcommittees September 1 of 2008, to have our troops Chair or her or his designee except as pro- (a) There shall be two standing subcommit- out of Iraq, and to have certain bench- vided in paragraph (B), and may be removed tees, with party ratios of members as indi- marks which the Iraqi Government has by the Chair and shall work under the gen- cated. Subcommittees shall have jurisdic- to meet, and have our President certify eral supervision and direction of the Chair; tions as stated by these rules, may conduct they have met them at different times oversight over such subject matter, and may B. All staff provided to the minority party in the summer and next fall. members of the Committee shall be ap- consider such legislation as may be referred pointed by the ranking member or her or his to them by the Chair. The names and juris- There are certain restrictions on the designee, and may be removed, by the rank- diction of the subcommittees shall be: troops that says that the military ing minority member of the Committee, and (1) Subcommittee on Capitol Security—(2/ can’t send folks in if they haven’t had shall work under the general supervision and 1). Matters pertaining to operations and se- a year off, they are not properly direction of such member; curity of the Congress, and of the Capitol trained and don’t have proper equip- C. The Chair shall fix the compensation of complex including the House wing of the ment, which is kind of hard for me to all staff of the Committee, after consulta- Capitol, the House Office Buildings, the Li- brary of Congress, and other policies and fa- fathom, that after 4 years of war, we tion with the ranking minority member re- are only now getting around to saying garding any minority party staff, within the cilities supporting congressional operations; budget approved for such purposes for the the U.S. Capitol Police. our troops should have proper equip- Committee. (2) Subcommittee on Elections—(4/2). Mat- ment, proper training and proper rest. ters pertaining to the Federal Election Cam- RULE NO. 15 It’s hard for me to imagine what’s gone paign Act, the Federal Contested Elections on the last 4 years, what type of over- Travel of members and staff Act, the Help America Vote Act, the Na- tional Voter Registration Act, the Uni- sight or undersight has taken place in (a) Consistent with the primary expense this Congress, and what type of con- resolution and such additional expense reso- formed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Vot- lutions as may have been approved, the pro- ing Act, the Federal Voting Assistance Pro- cern that the administration has had visions of this rule shall govern travel of gram, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, for our troops, sending them into Iraq Committee members and staff. Travel for the Americans with Disabilities Act (accessi- without proper training and without any member or any staff member shall be bility for voters with disabilities), the Fed- proper equipment. paid only upon the prior authorization of the eral Elections Commission (FEC), the Elec- It borders on malfeasance, and it Chair or her or his designee. Travel may be tions Assistance Commission (EAC), and makes me wonder, in voting for $100 authorized by the Chair for any member and other election related issues. (b) The Chair may establish and appoint billion in the supplemental budget, if any staff member in connection with the at- it’s not negligence, and Mr. Speaker tendance at hearings conducted by the Com- members to serve on task forces of the Com- mittee and meetings, conferences, and inves- mittee, to perform specific functions for lim- knows as a lawyer it may be beyond tigations which involve activities or subject ited periods of time, as she or he deems ap- that. It may be gross negligence of this matter under the general jurisdiction of the propriate. administration, which has shown it Committee. Before such authorization is RULE NO. 17 doesn’t know how to handle money, given, there shall be submitted to the Chair Referral of legislation to subcommittees particularly in sending it to Iraq, in writing the following: The Chair may refer legislation or other where $10 billion is totally missing, (1) The purpose of the travel; matters to a subcommittee, or subcommit- other monies have just disappeared, to (2) The dates during which the travel will tees, as she or he considers appropriate. The give them $100 billion and to give them occur; Chair may discharge any subcommittee of the care and custody of American men (3) The locations to be visited and the any matter referred to it. and women, great patriots who have length of time to be spent in each; and RULE NO. 18 volunteered for military duty. (4) The names of members and staff seek- Powers and duties of subcommittees ing authorization. We have had 3,200 Americans die in Each subcommittee is authorized to meet, (b)(1) In the case of travel outside the hold hearings, receive evidence and report to Iraq, over 3,200 now, and casualties in United States of members and staff of the the full committee on all matters referred to the area of 20,000. For every day we Committee for the purpose of conducting it. No subcommittee shall meet during any stay there longer, there will be more hearings, investigations, studies, or attend- Committee meeting. and more casualties and more and ing meetings and conferences involving ac- tivities or subject matter under the legisla- RULE NO. 19 more deaths. tive assignment of the committee, prior au- Other procedures and regulations I understand the proposal being put thorization must be obtained from the Chair. The Chair may establish such other proce- forth is an advancement, and it’s more Before such authorization is given, there dures and take such actions as may be nec- than the Senate will do, and it’s more

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Should we spend another dollar fields and lists companies that might conditions, anything that is reason- and sacrifice another life, or should we be interested in leveraging the precious able, that reflects what the American get out as soon as possible? asset long before the Iraqi war was de- people want to have, which is the same f clared. policy in Iraq to get our troops home Judicial Watch obtained Mr. Rums- PETRODOLLARS AND THE IRAQ and to find a way to end America’s feld’s map through a Freedom of Infor- WAR nightmare, which has, indeed, been a mation request because Mr. Rumsfeld nightmare. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and Paul Wolfowitz would not share it We were told the mission was accom- previous order of the House, the gentle- voluntarily. Imagine that. Our tax- plished. I don’t know what has been ac- woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- payers footed the bill for this map to complished. I have read newspapers ognized for 5 minutes. benefit private firms. today, and everybody, people in Iraq, Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the Wall The book attests Rumsfeld and his have no medical care, they have very Street Journal reported last week what cohorts in the Bush administration little electricity, they are living in most Americans may not realize, that were not concerned with legitimate squalor, and they say life was better for the first time in history, our U.S. reasons to go to war; they only con- with Saddam Hussein than it is now. military is now guarding the major cerned themselves with how and how We have not improved the lives of the Iraqi oil pipeline that leads to its quickly to penetrate Iraq’s oil fields. Iraqi people. We have pretty much de- major refinery in Bayji. Yes, our brave Mr. Wolfowitz had written as early as stroyed their country, and we claim we soldiers from the 82nd Airborne are 1999 that the United States should be did it for freedom. now maintaining around-the-clock committed, should be prepared to com- But one of the conditions upon which presence at Iraq’s largest oil pipeline mit ground forces to protect a sanc- we will measure the benchmarks is if and refinery to fight the corruption, tuary in southern Iraq where the oppo- they give us their oil and give it to smuggling and sabotage that charac- sition could safely mobilize. As we pay some of our multinational companies, terize Iraq’s oil industry, its premier dearly for this violent war, and our sol- which makes you wonder if they hate industry. diers die in Iraq, just coincidentally we us because of our love for freedom, or if The article talks about the flour- have to remember the world’s largest they hate us because we want to take ishing market in stolen Iraqi oil. It untapped oil reserves are in Iraq. their oil. Maybe that is what it was all says U.S. military officials estimate Most other nations in the Middle about was oil, blood for oil. that as much as 70 percent of the fuel East have guarded their oil reserves as It’s hard for me not to support a pro- processed at the plant is lost to the national treasures, but I will tell you gressive measure, which I know Speak- black market, an amount valued at what: Halliburton, ExxonMobil, er PELOSI and I know my party’s lead- more than $2 billion. Iraq’s oil reserves ConocoPhillips, ChevronTexaco and ership is going to advance, to try to may be the largest in the world. Future foreign companies like Total, Royal bring some end to this nightmare. But access to them is now being determined Dutch Shell and British Petroleum at the same time it’s difficult for me to by a group of people we generally don’t have been identified by reporters like give another dollar and another life to see on the evening news. Antonia Juhasz, who said last week in the care and custody of this adminis- Do you know them? It’s important to the New York Times, these oil compa- tration. I do think it’s gross negligence figure out who those people are and nies would not have to invest their probably to do so when you look at who exactly is now involved in writing earnings in the Iraqi economy, partner what they have done over the last 4 Iraq’s hydrocarbon law. How trans- with Iraqi companies, hire Iraqi work- years. parent are these oil deliberations? ers or share their new technologies. In I read about death this weekend in Indeed, it is amazing how little we fact, she says, only 13 of the 80 oil Iraq, soldiers who died who were 20 hear about them, as trillions of dollars wells, oil fields in Iraq would be for the years old, 19 years old, 21 years old, and are at stake. Meanwhile, oil smuggling Iraqi people. The other ones are being I thought about how young they were. has earned lots of shady characters bargained away as the hydrocarbon law They are children basically, children hundreds of millions of dollars since is written. Why do we hear so little with guns, going over to Iraq, and they the beginning of the war. Why did we about this on our evening news? are dying because they fall, they have let this go on? Until now, we can catch John Perkins, in his book ‘‘Confes- an IED blow them up. It’s not mano a Saddam Hussein in the spider hole, and sions of an Economic Hit Man,’’ talks mano, it is not being shot by Iraqis. yet somehow we could not figure out about how Saudi oil money through It’s IEDs. Every day we stay, there will who is smuggling Iraqi oil? petrodollars has been reinvested in our be more and more American men and Americans deserve answers to so economy, holding up so many of our women being blown up, being sent to many questions. Who has been earning equities and certainly our U.S. Treas- inadequate facilities such as Walter the money from the oil smuggling? ury securities. Why can’t America be- Reed because we haven’t gotten out. Which global oil companies will benefit come energy-independent at home? I don’t know that the situation there once the U.S. leaves Iraq? What per- Why do we have to be dependent to the will get any better. The President cent of oil resources in Iraq will be left 20th century view of dependency on for- today called a press conference and for the Iraqi people? eign oil? spoke and said we need to keep going Traveling to Iraq and Kuwait a few ‘‘Almost immediately after the [1973 oil] em- forward; we won’t know in weeks, we weeks ago, I had the chance to witness bargo ended,’’ Perkins writes, ‘‘Washington won’t know in months, we won’t know how technology and power systems began negotiating with the Saudis, offering until longer if this surge or escalation transformed endless deserts into oil them technical support, military hardware and will work. supply lines. It is an awesome sight. training and an opportunity to bring their na- It’s not going to work. You learn Yet I couldn’t help but ask, what is tion into the twentieth century, in exchange for from history. If you don’t learn from America doing in these deserts? Who petrodollars and, most importantly, assurances history, you are a fool. The fact is you does our oil addiction benefit? How that there would never be another oil embar- look at the past, you can look at the have we let ourselves become tied to go.’’ Congress did not negotiate this—the Sunnis and the Shi’a and the situation oil dictatorships? Why do we pay near- overall management and fiscal responsibility over there and the insurgents, and our ly $400 billion a year to import petro- lay with the Department of the Treasury, and being there has not made a difference. leum rather than become energy-inde- according to the book, the ensuing agreement, It just means that American men and pendent ourselves here at home? which was negotiated in intense secrecy, women have died, and the dollars that Our able colleague, Congressman ‘‘fortif[ied] the concept of mutual interdepend- should have been spent in cities in BILL DELAHUNT of Massachusetts, gave ence.’’ The very goal of this agreement was to America to help children with edu- me a book last week, and I looked on ‘‘find ways that would assure that a large por- cation and health care hasn’t been page 96. This is called ‘‘The Price of tion of petrodollars found their way back to the spent. Loyalty,’’ by Ron Suskind. It explains United States’’ so that ‘‘Saudi Arabia would be

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Do you want figure could rise as high as 5 million barrels the Harvard-educated executive officer of the U.S. soldiers risking their lives guarding Iraqi a day with improved security and new infra- brigade conducting the interdiction push. oil? I want an America free of counter- structure. ‘‘And it’s deeply entrenched.’’ productive foreign entanglements. I want an Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein As part of the campaign, the U.S. in com- America free of support for dictatorships, no helped create the black market in oil in re- ing months will spend more than $12 million matter how tempting their treasures. I want an sponse to economic sanctions imposed in the to install video cameras to monitor the re- America free of foreign oil. I want to invest our wake of the 1990–91 Persian Gulf War. Mr. finery’s pumps and new digital scales to Hussein used smuggling, as well as kick- weigh trucks, making it easier to see if dollars here at home in energy independ- backs on oil sold legitimately through the truckers are carrying more fuel than they ence—in solar, wind, hydrogen, clean coal, United Nations’ oil-for-food program, to gen- were meant to receive. The money will also new turbine systems, fuel cells and so much erate cash for his regime and to reward allies be used to build parking lots designed to pro- more. at home and abroad. tect drivers from extortion and insurgent at- I think most Americans, if they understood The stepped-up fight against smuggling tack. the extent to which we are hurting ourselves, has no guarantee of success—and risks trig- Over the past few months, U.S. and Iraqi would want the same. Some global interests gering more political and economic turmoil. forces already have quietly begun arresting are getting so filthy rich year after year, that Senior Iraqi officials regularly pressure the officials suspected of playing central roles in Americans to call off specific investigations black-market rings. As far back as Sep- they would risk a free America for the sake of or release individuals detained for suspected tember, Iraqi forces arrested Ibrahim Muslit, their bloodied oil profits. It’s worth changing involvement in the black market, feeding who ran the Bayji refinery’s oil-distribution how we do business in order to regain our Washington’s suspicions that oil-related cor- operation, after he allegedly allowed 33 tank- freedom. ruption extends deep into the government. ers in a single day to receive fuel without [From the Wall Street Journal Europe, Mar. The enormity of the task facing the sol- any paperwork. In January, U.S. troops ar- 15, 2007] diers from the 82nd Airborne was evident on rested Ahmed Ibrahim Hamad, a senior recent visits, and underscores the broader IRAQ’S OIL SMUGGLERS ARE TARGETED transportation official at the refinery, after challenge Americans face in turning more he allegedly tried to help smuggle out seven (By Yochi J. Dreazen) security over to their Iraqi counterparts. tankers of heavy-fuel oil. Both men are in BAYJI, IRAQ—Adding another facet to Several tanker drivers said Iraqi soldiers at custody and unavailable for comment. Washington’s new pacification plan for Iraq, the plant had already begun asking for Now, U.S. commanders say they are con- U.S. and Iraqi forces have launched an ag- bribes. The drivers also said they don’t want ducting investigations of senior officials gressive campaign to curb the oil smuggling to be escorted by Iraqi troops for fear of at- from the Bayji city council, the local police that is destabilizing the fragile Baghdad gov- tracting insurgent attacks. ‘‘I want coalition force and the provincial and national govern- ernment and helping to fund insurgents. forces to guard this place, not the Iraqi ments. The American officers say they have In concert with stepped-up military and re- Army,’’ driver Suhaib Adil Kareem said. made about 40 arrests since the crackdown construction initiatives across Iraq, U.S. ‘‘The Iraqis don’t care about the law.’’ began in earnest in early February, when the troops for the first time are maintaining a Widespread oil smuggling siphons off as Iraqis formally joined the campaign, and round-the-clock presence at the sprawling much as $5 billion per year. At the Bayji re- they hope to make additional arrests in com- oil refinery here, Iraq’s largest. Soldiers finery—one of three in the country [U.S. ing weeks. from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are military officials estimate that as much as During a surprise inspection of the refin- cracking down on illegal gas stations, arrest- 70% of the fuel processed at the plant is lost ery’s gasoline and diesel pumps one after- ing refinery workers suspected of corruption to the black market, an amount valued at noon, Sgt. Stephen Truesdale noticed that and using sophisticated data-sifting methods more than $2 billion per year.] the analog display on one of the machines to identify which senior Iraqi officials might Iraq’s parliament will soon debate a land- showed it had pumped 4,000 liters more than have ties to black-market oil rings. mark petroleum law that would clear the the facility’s handwritten records indicated. The Iraqi government, meanwhile, has way for direct foreign investment in the bat- ‘‘He helped steal 4,000 liters of gas,’’ Sgt. begun what it calls Operation Honest Hands, tered oil sector and set out rough guidelines Truesdale, a former North Carolina police of- which puts the entire refinery under Iraqi for distributing oil revenue among Iraq’s 18 ficer, said of the heavy-set Iraqi man who military control. Iraqi Army soldiers are provinces. But U.S. and Iraqi officials warn had been manning the pump. ‘‘The pumps physically monitoring each of the facility’s the new law will have little substantive im- don’t lie.’’ pumps and entrances, assuming many of the pact unless the smuggling is brought under The refinery worker insisted he was inno- responsibilities previously held by a para- control. cent, but Capt. Kuhlman, the brigade leader, military security force employed by the Oil The endemic oil-sector corruption is a fi- told his men they had enough evidence to ar- Ministry that was widely considered corrupt nancial boon to insurgent operations. A clas- rest him. and ineffectual. Iraqi troops are also escort- sified U.S. government report in November On the way back to their base, the U.S. ing many convoys of fuel trucks from the re- estimated Iraqi militants earn $25 million to forces saw a large fuel truck parked on the finery to destinations around the country. $100 million every year by stealing tankers side of the road, surrounded by pickup The move represents another course full of fuel, smuggling oil to other countries, trucks carrying overflowing oil barrels. The change for the administration of U.S. Presi- carrying out kidnappings for ransom, and 18 Iraqis at the site freely admitted they had dent George W. Bush as it struggles to craft charging protection money from truckers purchased the fuel from a tanker driver who a new approach for stabilizing Iraq. U.S. and and gas station owners. had left the refinery a short time earlier. Iraqi officials have long been aware of the ‘‘The fuel that is stolen comes back as The men said they made such purchases sev- flourishing market in stolen Iraqi oil but bombs, mortar shells and Katyusha rock- eral times a week and resold the oil to fac- largely turned a blind eye because Wash- ets,’’ said Hamad Hamoud al-Shakti, the tory owners and other small businesses in ington feared that stationing American sol- governor of the Salahaddin province, home neighboring towns. diers in major refineries would spark a na- to the Bayji refinery. The American forces ordered the Iraqis to tionalist backlash and renew accusations The black market is fueled by three fac- drive their pickups back to the refinery, that the U.S. invaded Iraq for its oil. The tors. Baghdad heavily subsidizes gasoline where the men were searched, photographed Iraqi government, meanwhile, felt its modest and other oil products, and the resulting low and escorted onto a pair of open-backed mili- security resources were better used directly prices mean they can be resold at enormous tary vehicles for transport to holding cells at fighting insurgents. profit in neighboring countries. The govern- the U.S. installation. But officials from both governments have ment also doesn’t verify that gas-station The following day, Capt. Kuhlman told a concluded recently that oil smuggling had owners—who are entitled to receive 100,000 room full of refinery officials and trucking- become too big a problem to ignore any liters of fuel per week—sell to retail cus- company executives about the arrests. longer. The loss of so much output to the tomers instead of on the black market. Shakir Hamid, a businessman who said his black market is sharply reducing the Iraqi The biggest issue, though, is pervasive cor- partner had been kidnapped from the refin- government’s main source of revenue: About ruption. U.S. and Iraqi officials say refinery ery months earlier, shook his head. 94% of Iraq’s $32 billion budget last year workers routinely allow tankers to pick up ‘‘In Saddam’s time, oil smugglers were came from oil revenue. The stolen oil also fuel without any paperwork, which makes it hung,’’ he said. gives Iraq’s insurgent groups a ready source easy to sell off the books. Police officers de- ‘‘And I release them after two days,’’ Capt. of income, helping to perpetuate the coun- mand bribes of as much as $1,000 to let tank- Kuhlman replied, shrugging his shoulders. try’s civil war. ers pass through checkpoints or for ‘‘protec- ‘‘But it’s a start.’’ ‘‘Disrupting the insurgent funding is our tion’’ along routes, the officials say. And main job,’’ said 30-year-old Capt. Kwenton some government officials work directly Beneath the surface was a battle O’Neill Kuhlman, who is leading the antismuggling with smugglers or secretly own gas stations had seen brewing since the NSC meeting on

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It does so fense Intelligence Agency, Rumsfeld’s intel- to the benefit of the companies, but to the VIEW FROM AN O’BRIEN COUNTY, ligence arm, mapping Iraq’s oil fields and ex- great detriment of Iraq’s economy, democ- IOWA, SOLDIER ploration areas and listing companies that racy and sovereignty. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a might be interested in leveraging the pre- Since the invasion of Iraq, the Bush admin- cious asset. istration has been aggressive in shepherding previous order of the House, the gen- One document, headed ‘‘Foreign Suitors the oil law toward passage. It is one of the tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) is recog- for Iraqi Oilfield Contracts,’’ lists companies president’s benchmarks for the government nized for 5 minutes. from thirty countries—including France, of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom— fact that Mr. Bush, Secretary of State come to the floor tonight to read into their specialties, bidding histories, and in Condoleezza Rice, Gen. William Casey, Am- the RECORD an editorial that was pub- some cases their particular areas of interest. bassador Zalmay Khalilzad and other admin- lished in the O’Brien County News- An attached document maps Iraq with mark- istration officials are publicly emphasizing letter, O’Brien County, Iowa. It is from ings for ‘‘supergiant oilfield,’’ and ‘‘other oil- with increasing urgency. Sean P. O’Brien, First Lieutenant, field,’’ and ‘‘earmarked for production shar- The administration has highlighted the ing,’’ while demarking the largely undevel- law’s revenue sharing plan, under which the Field Artillery, United States Army oped southwest of the country into nine central government would distribute oil rev- and Purple Heart recipient. ‘‘blocks’’ to designate areas for future explo- enues throughout the nation on a per capita It reads like this: ‘‘There are few ration. The desire to ‘‘dissuade’’ countries basis. But the benefits of this excellent pro- things that a professional military offi- from engaging in ‘‘asymmetrical challenges’’ posal are radically undercut by the law’s cer can attribute to editorial state- to the United States—as Rumsfeld said in his many other provisions—these allow much (if ments. However, I would like to share January articulation of the demonstrative not most) of Iraq’s oil revenues to flow out of some of the ideas that more than rep- value of a preemptive attack—matched with the country and into the pockets of inter- resent what our tour of duty in Afghan- plans for how the world’s second largest oil national oil companies. reserve might be divided among the world’s The law would transform Iraq’s oil indus- istan meant to me. This ethos is to contractors made for an irresistible com- try from a nationalized model closed to help put these personal feelings, which bination, O’Neill later said. American oil companies except for limited all soldiers have, into a tangible ral- Already by February, the talk was mostly (although highly lucrative) marketing con- lying point. about logistics. Not the why, but the how tracts, into a commercial industry, all-but- ‘‘I am an American soldier. I am a and how quickly. Rumsfeld, O’Neill recalled, privatized, that is fully open to all inter- warrior and a member of a team. I was focused on how an incident might cause national oil companies. serve the people of the United States escalated tensions—like the shooting down The Iraq National Oil Company would have exclusive control of just 17 of Iraq’s 80 known and live the Army values. I will always of an American plane in the regular engage- place the mission first, I will never ac- ments between U.S. fighters and Iraqi anti- oil fields, leaving two-thirds of known—and aircraft batteries—and what U.S. responses all of its as yet undiscovered—fields open to cept defeat, I will never quit, I will to such an occurrence might be. Wolfowitz foreign control. never leave a fallen comrade. The foreign companies would not have to was pushing for the arming of Iraqi opposi- b 2015 tion groups and sending in U.S. troops to invest their earnings in the Iraqi economy, support and defend their insurgency. He had partner with Iraqi companies, hire Iraqi ‘‘I am a disciplined, physically and written in Foreign Affairs magazine in 1999 workers or share new technologies. They mentally tough trained and proficient that ‘‘the United States should be prepared could even ride out Iraq’s current ‘‘insta- warrior in my tasks and drills. I always to commit ground forces to protect a sanc- bility’’ by signing contracts now, while the maintain my arms, my equipment, and tuary in southern Iraq where the opposition Iraqi government is at its weakest, and then myself. I am an expert and I am a pro- could safely mobilize.’’ wait at least two years before even setting foot in the country. The vast majority of fessional. I stand ready to deploy, en- [From the New York Times, Mar. 13, 2007] Iraq’s oil would then be left underground for gage, and destroy the enemies of the at least two years rather than being used for United States of America in close com- WHOSE OIL IS IT, ANYWAY? the country’s economic development. bat. I am a guardian of freedom and the (By Antonia Judasz) The international oil companies could also American way of life. I am an Amer- Today more than three-quarters of the be offered some of the most corporate-friend- ican soldier. world’s oil is owned and controlled by gov- ly contracts in the world, including what are ‘‘This is called the Warrior Ethos. ernments. It wasn’t always this way. called production sharing agreements. These Until about 35 years ago, the world’s oil agreements are the oil industry’s preferred Every soldier can recite it. It means was largely in the hands of seven corpora- model, but are roundly rejected by all the everything. I cringe when I say this tions based in the United States and Europe. top oil producing countries in the Middle aloud. These words have such weight. Those seven have since merged into four: East because they grant long-term contracts As far as service, I understand now. ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and BP. They (20 to 35 years in the case of Iraq’s draft law) When I shake hands with a veteran, are among the world’s largest and most pow- and greater control, ownership and profits to there is a silent conversation that erful financial empires. But ever since they the companies than other models. In fact, takes place that transcends all words. lost their exclusive control of the oil to the they are used for only approximately 12 per- You can never understand this without governments, the companies have been try- cent of the world’s oil. ing to get it back. Iraq’s neighbors Iran, Kuwait and Saudi experiencing it. Iraq’s oil reserves—thought to be the sec- Arabia maintain nationalized oil systems ‘‘I cannot deny the power of facing ond largest in the world—have always been and have outlawed foreign control over oil the enemies of truth with truth. The high on the corporate wish list. In 1998, Ken- development. They all hire international oil population was the center of gravity, neth Derr, then chief executive of Chevron, companies as contractors to provide specific and we systemically engaged in sepa- told a San Francisco audience, ‘‘Iraq pos- services as needed, for a limited duration, rating these bullies from the popu- sesses huge reserves of oil and gas—reserves and without giving the foreign company any lation, usually by simply not leaving. I’d love Chevron to have access to.’’ direct interest in the oil produced. The stability created by our presence A new oil law set to go before the Iraqi Iraqis may very well choose to use the ex- Parliament this month would, if passed, go a pertise and experience of international oil allowed civil leadership to stop focus- long way toward helping the oil companies companies. They are most likely to do so in ing on being brutalized and start focus- achieve their goal. The Iraq hydrocarbon law a manner that best serves their own needs if ing on fostering a better way of life for would take the majority of Iraq’s oil out of they are freed from the tremendous external the people, education, medical aid, and the exclusive hands of the Iraqi government pressure being exercised by the Bush admin- commerce. When the population real- and open it to international oil companies istration, the oil corporations—and the pres- ized that these ideas were worth hav- for a generation or more. ence of 140,000 members of the American ing, they would generally take on the In March 2001, the National Energy Policy military. Development Group (better known as Vice Iraq’s five trade union federations, rep- responsibility of denying safe havens President Dick Cheney’s energy task force), resenting hundreds of thousands of workers, for the bad guys. which included executives of America’s larg- released a statement opposing the law and ‘‘These people, the Afghans, are just est energy companies, recommended that the rejecting ‘‘the handing of control over oil to like you and me. They want their chil- United States government support initia- foreign companies, which would undermine dren to have a safe place to grow. They

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It is very emies to know when and what we are portant to know that in every town humbling to be told that by a common vil- going to do, we let our enemies know there is an elder that stated, ‘The U.S. lager. that they just have to run out the was just different. You are respectful These people have known war as a way of clock. and you want to help us.’ life for 2,000 years. That being said, it is im- And if they run out the clock, that ‘‘If you have ever held the ideal of portant to know that in every town, there we are going to be gone and they are compassion for your neighbor, then it was an elder that stated: going to be able to be back in Iraq, ‘‘The U.S. was just different, you are re- is easy to understand that Afghanistan spectful and you want to help us’’. If you they are going to be back in other and her people are well worth the sac- have ever held the ideal of compassion for places around this world doing harm to rifice. I am thankful to have been a your neighbor, then it is easy to understand many people, including Americans. So part of a stronger future for Afghani- that Afghanistan and her people are well it is absolutely important that our stan.’’ worth the sacrifice. I am thankful to have men and women know, and this supple- And here he says some complimen- been a part of a stronger future for Afghani- mental is going to be the key. It is tary things about me which I will leave stan. going to be the key for our men and from my presentation but leave in the I was honored by the personal efforts of 5th women to know that we are behind District Congressman Steve King. He ac- printed RECORD and conclude with: tively followed our efforts and through per- them. And what the majority party is ‘‘As I said before, our efforts in this sonal correspondence offered his support. I putting forth, at least we think what region are worth it. I encourage all to enjoy the fact that there is adequate moral the majority party is putting forward, take a longer view. The compassion ‘‘top cover’’ that actively engages in seeking has created a confusing and inflexible and the patience of the American the truth. Thank you Steve, you are as much timetable for the Americans’ with- servicemember make up a large part of a patriot as I ever hope to be. drawal from Iraq. their sense of duty. This is a fight be- As I said before, our efforts in this region From what they have said, and we tween good and evil.’’ Sean P. O’Brien, are worth it. I encourage all to take a longer only know in press accounts and I will view. The compassion and the patience of the First Lieutenant, Field Artillery, American Service Member make up a large read many of those press accounts, and United States Army, Purple Heart Re- part of their sense of Duty. This is a fight be- I would encourage you to go to cipient. tween good and evil. www.gop.gov and see last week’s press Mr. Speaker, I respectfully enter this Sean P. O’Brien, 1st Lieutenant, Field Ar- conference with the leadership of the into the RECORD. tillery, U.S. Army, Purple Heart Recipient. majority party, the Democratic leader- For: O’Brien County Republican News- f ship talk about their plan, and just letter, Iowa THE COUNTDOWN CREW watch it for about a minute and you There are few things that a professional will see just how confusing it was to military officer can attribute to editorial The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under not only the American people but to statements; however, I would like to share the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- some of the ideas that more than represent the leadership of the majority party. what my tour of duty in Afghanistan meant uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from As I said, they have put in place to me. This ‘‘ethos’’ is to help put these per- Pennsylvania (Mr. SHUSTER) is recog- timetables for withdrawal, with forces sonal feelings—which all soldiers have—into nized for 60 minutes as the designee of leaving as early as July 1 and con- a tangible rallying point. the minority leader. cluding their removal no later than I am an American Soldier. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, for the August 2008. Now, we can talk and talk I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I past 2 months, myself and others have and talk, but our enemies see that, and serve the people of the United States and been coming to the floor to talk about live the Army Values. they will just go back into the shadows I will always place the mission first. the impending tax increase that we and they will just wait until we are I will never accept defeat. face in this country if the majority gone to be able to wreak havoc on Iraq I will never quit. doesn’t act in something just under and the Iraqi people. I will never leave a fallen comrade. 1,400 days, and we will see this huge tax An example of what is in the supple- I am disciplined, physically and mentally increase and all the majority has to do mental, at least that is what we have tough, trained and proficient in my warrior is run out the clock. They have to do heard, we are not sure but this is what tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, nothing to see this tax increase be put my equipment and myself. we have heard: that none of the funds I am an expert and I am a professional. back in place when the tax cuts that appropriated or otherwise made avail- I stand ready to deploy, engage, and de- we passed in early 2001, 2002, 2003 will able in this or any other act may be stroy the enemies of the United States of expire. used to deploy any unit of the Armed America in close combat. But tonight we are coming to the Forces to Iraq unless the chief of the I am a guardian of freedom and the Amer- floor, and we think it is fitting to talk military department concerned has ican way of life. about the fourth anniversary of Iraq certified in writing to the Committees I am an American Soldier. and what is happening in Iraq and, This is called the Warrior Ethos. Every sol- on Appropriations and on Armed Serv- dier can recite it. It means everything. most importantly, what is going to ices at least 15 days in advance of de- I cringe when I say this aloud. Those words happen on this House floor we think ployment that this unit is fully mis- have such weight. As far as service, I under- this week but maybe not until next sion capable. stand now. When I shake hands with a vet- week. Now, if that is not micromanage- eran, there is a silent conversation that It was fitting tonight that we had a ment, I don’t know what is. I think the takes place that transcends all words. You moment of silence for our men and lessons of Vietnam have been lost on can never understand this without experi- women in harm’s way. It was very fit- the majority party. That is microman- encing it. I cannot deny the power of facing the en- ting. But it is also fitting that the aging the war. That is what caused us emies of truth with truth. The population United States Congress is very clear to great detriment in Vietnam. was the center of gravity, and we systemati- the men and women in harm’s way that The next thing is: the President cer- cally engaged in separating these bullies we support them. And we don’t just tifies in writing to the Committee on from the population; usually by simply not support them in standing up on the Appropriations and the Committee on leaving. House floor talking about it, but we Armed Services that the deployment to The stability created by our presence al- support them in a concrete way, and Iraq of a unit that is not assessed fully lowed civil leadership to stop focusing on that is making sure that they are get- mission capable, he is required to fill a being brutalized and start focusing on fos- tering a better way of life for the people; ting the funds that they need, making report detailing the particular reason education, medical aid, commerce. When the sure that the United States Congress is or reasons why that unit’s deployment population realized that these ideas were sending a message to our enemies is necessary. If that is not micro- worth having, they would generally take on around the world that we are behind management, I don’t know what is.

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And it is an by red tape and lengthy explanations, know when to lay back so they can re- honest opinion; it is an honest view- cost of time, and the risk of lives. That group and wait until we leave, so that point. I think we have honest disagree- is micromanaging the war. I think it is they can go back into the country of ments. I think one thing that both very, very clear. And, again, I would Iraq, set up bases, and wreak havoc on sides can agree on is that there were urge anybody that is interested to go the people of Iraq. strategic mistakes that were made to the Web site and see the Democratic The other thing about this supple- early in the campaign due to institu- House leadership’s press conference mental that is distasteful to me and I tional infrastructure and process issues last week, and you will see just how believe others on the other side is that that are endemic in the United States clearly they are confused. they have loaded this supplemental Government and need to be reformed. So how can the American people not with spending. They have used our But the truth of the matter, at the be confused? How can our men and troops as a bargaining chip to increase moment, is we have people in harm’s women in harm’s way not be confused domestic spending. Now, our troops de- way that are deployed forward who ac- about what this Congress, what this serve better than that, not to be used tually watch C–SPAN, who watch these House is about to do? as a bargaining chip. This is a supple- debates. Many of them are friends of Just a couple of press accounts talk- mental. This is for emergency spend- mine that I have known for well over 30 ing about the supplemental. The Wash- ing, this is for the war, this is for years and we have served together, a ington Post, The Washington Post de- something that our troops need. And I number of us served together in the scribed the Democrat plan as: an at- hope that those on the other side that Middle East. And the perspective that I tempt to impose detailed management have talked on the this floor night would bring is this when we talk about on a war without regard to the war after night about irresponsible domes- emergency supplemental spending, and itself. Micromanagement. The Los An- tic spending, that they won’t stand for it comes back to an aspect of fiscal re- geles Times. The Los Angeles Times it to be put in a supplemental that is sponsibility, to the gentleman from called for the bill to be vetoed. Imagine to be used for emergency spending on Pennsylvania’s point earlier: a supple- that. And I quote the Los Angeles this war. mental spending bill is designed spe- Times saying this, not me: It is absurd Republicans rejected last year $14 bil- cifically to augment needs that were lion of domestic spending not related for the House Speaker, NANCY PELOSI, not covered in regularly budgeted, au- Democrat, San Francisco, to try to to the war. We had a clean supple- thorized, or appropriated lines. mental. And I hope my friends on the micromanage the conflict and the evo- b 2030 lution of Iraqi society with arbitrary other side will reassess what they are about to do and use this supplemental, And to put this into context, there timetables and benchmarks. The Los are many divisions in the Congress, Angeles Times is saying that; it is not use our men and women in harm’s way as a bargain chip. particularly in the Democratic Caucus, the Washington Times. If it were the Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Would the regarding the war. We are all well Washington Times, my friends on the gentleman yield for one second? aware of them. I have many friends on other side of the aisle would say that is Mr. SHUSTER. I most certainly will. both sides of the aisle. There are hon- a conservative paper. But it is the Los Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. I just want est disagreements and disputes. But Angeles Times and The Washington to share, those who are joining us to- the one thing, to quote my friend, HAL Post saying this. night have joined the Countdown Crew. ROGERS from Kentucky, where he said, Now, my friends on the other side We meet the first night of votes each ‘‘Attention K-Mart shoppers,’’ at the like to talk about the Iraqi Study legislative week. We can be reached by end of the appropriations hearing last Group, and the bipartisan Iraqi Study e-mail at CountdownCrew@mail. week. ‘‘A variety of spending provi- Group did not advocate, I repeat, did house.gov. sions have been placed in a military not advocate a firm timetable for with- And the one thing that I would like supplemental bill that have nothing to drawal in its December 2006 report, be- to share from my perspective, we hear do with national security in order to cause those folks knew that it was a a lot of statements about a desire to encourage those to vote for it.’’ bad idea to give our enemies a time support the troops. And I have said for And I want to put this into context, certain as to when we would be out of the last 21⁄2 years that, if we say we that over $20 billion in nonmilitary, Iraq. support the troops, it is important that nonnational security spending has been The National Intelligence Estimate we listen to what they have to say. As included. They include $283 million in released in January warned of the per- a former member of the 82nd Airborne milk subsidies that are already funded ils of an early troop withdrawal. And it Division and other military units with in other programs. It includes $74 mil- said: If Coalition forces were with- comrades serving in all the major line lion for peanut storage. drawn rapidly during the term of this Army units, commanding brigades, Now, when I went to flight school at estimate, we judge that this almost serving on the senior staffs, receiving Fort Rucker, Alabama, at the U.S. certainly would lead to a significant e-mail reports on a weekly basis, even Army Aviation Center, there were two increase in the scale and scope of sec- from a platoon leader who is in Sadr great economic engines in the area. tarian conflict in Iraq. More death, City right now, we get a somewhat dif- One was the United States Army Avia- more destruction. ferent perspective on the politics and tion Center that trained the pilots for Now, you can’t have it both ways. debates that are going on back here in the U.S. Army, the rotary wing force You can’t stand up and quote the Iraqi the House Chamber. And I would say that provides our air assault and at- Study Group and the National Intel- this from a perspective of looking at tack helicopter capability worldwide ligence Estimate and pick out bits and the fiscal implications of decisions. today, and also the peanut industry. pieces of it. There are certainly things When we talk about the supple- The last time I checked, the peanut in- in there that they said that we all need mental spending, the vast majority of dustry was not directly related to to pay attention to, but these are ex- money, and the original clean bill be- American national security. tremely important statements that fore politics got involved was designed Twenty-five million dollars are in were made. for one thing, it was designed for troop payments to spinach producers on a na- I am sure I can go on and on quoting support, it was designed for equipment tional security supplemental bill. And newspapers around this country that reset, it was designed to provide sup- this also rescinds $89 million in home- say similar things that The Wash- port for provincial reconstruction land security funding that allegedly ington Post and the Los Angeles Times teams for the transition of Iraqi secu- would have lapsed in fiscal year 2006. are saying. And, again, I want to re- rity forces to be effective in their mis- The reason that I bring these up, and mind people what the Los Angeles sion on the ground. the billions of dollars in spending, is

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I certainly that have been added on this bill that and women who defend this country have my views on the subject which are have nothing to do with our current with their lives to fight under those different from many in the administra- national security situation. considerations? tion and on my side of the aisle as well. Mr. SHUSTER. I appreciate the gen- One of the great lines that the other But the one thing that I will share is tleman pointing that out. And with side has used to argue about the war is, let’s translate these dollars into re- your background, you are most quali- well, if we would have just known in ality from a fiscal perspective. fied to do that, point out some of the 2002 what we know today, we would When Secretary Gates came over to things you pointed out. have voted differently. Well, yeah. testify before the Armed Services Com- I would now like to yield my friend Right. Well, let me maybe take a bit of mittee in his first hearing in January from Texas, Mr. CONAWAY. a twist on that. How do we face that of 2007, the first major request, and I Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- mom and dad in March of 2008 whose was very heartened by this, was a re- tleman from Pennsylvania for hosting son or daughter has been maimed or quest to increase the end strength of this hour tonight. It is particularly im- killed? How do we look them in the eye the United States Army by 96,000 sol- portant, given it is the first of these and say, yeah, you know, if we had diers. Now, why that number is impor- hours for the week in which rumor has known in March of 2007, when we were tant, I have advocated for nearly 5 it that the war supplemental will be on setting the arbitrary and artificial years for a 100,000 soldier increase to the House floor this week up for de- dates, that your son was going to get the end strength to deal with and aug- bate. We don’t even have really good killed in March of 2008, gee, we would ment the operations tempo that our rumors as to whether or not the other have set the date at March 28 or Janu- troops have experienced since the side will recognize the normal order of ary 31. draw-downs in the mid-1990s. The rate business with appropriations bills and And so what we are doing to our and the pace of that transition is very bring it to the floor as an open rule, as troops is that we are undermining their significant upon our soldiers. And as a has been the tradition certainly under morale, their strength of purpose by matter of fiscal responsibility for the the 12 years of Republican leadership. asking them to do things that are just investment that we have made in them And so we are anxious to see the ar- unbelievably untenable. Night after and the commitment that we have rival of this first spending bill, if the night after night we listen to these made to them, I think it is important other side brings it with a modified floor speeches and we hear people build that we see that increase. And I was closed rule or a closed rule. a case that in their mind we need to very heartened to see an acceptance of Mr. SHUSTER. May I interrupt the get out. We have had a couple earlier that need in the civilian appointed gentleman for a second? Did you say tonight, in fact, Mr. Speaker, that leadership of the Defense Department. we are not going to have an open rule? went through a litany of information But here is the fiscal issue. When we Because I was under the impression they have used, they have gleaned to talk about $20 billion in nonmilitary that the Speaker and the leadership of make their decision that we have lost spending that were put on that supple- the Democratic Party campaigned that this fight and that we need to get out. mental bill, here is what $1 billion they were going to have open rule after Well, this body, from time to time, means. Regardless of your views on na- open rule, and they weren’t going to like daily, has its integrity challenged. tional security, $1 billion roughly put bills on the floor that didn’t give Each one of us has a challenge to our translates into 10,000 fully equipped the minority their rights. Are you tell- integrity all the time; whether it is light infantry soldiers and fully trained ing me that it is not going to be an from a campaign contribution that we and accessed into the military. The reason that that number is im- open rule on this supplemental? got and they are trying to link it to portant to keep in mind, at the end of Mr. CONAWAY. If the gentleman will some sort of official act, all those in- the day, as we talk about force struc- yield back. We don’t know for sure. I tegrity issues play out in the media ture and staffing, I would ask my know that, during the debate last constantly, and we rarely get our day friends, would it have not been a more week, the chairman of the Appropria- in court. We rarely have an oppor- prudent use of our national security tions Committee could not confirm his tunity to stand tall and vote our con- dollars and emergency supplemental, instructions from his leadership as to science. I am going to argue, Mr. rather than going for programs or pea- what he should be doing. In other Speaker, that the Out of Iraq Caucus nuts and spinach and the milk pro- words, were we going to have an open and all those other Members who have gram, which I think would be more ap- rule, as has been the tradition. Well be- come in here night after night after propriately addressed jurisdictionally yond the 12 years’ takeover that the night saying we have got to get out of in the farm bill, to use that money, if Republican’s experienced, it has just Iraq have got an opportunity to vote there was a need, to assess it for troop been a tradition on each floor that we their conscience this week. training, to augment the needs for the bring an appropriations bill to the floor I will argue, Mr. Speaker, that there conflicts that we are going to be facing with open rules. And as late as last are only two legitimate positions with in the 21st century, which are going to week, the chairman of the Appropria- respect to what we are doing in Iraq. be significant. And I think that those tions Committee, a guy that you would The first, that I agree with, is to fight conflicts would have come regardless of think would be in the know, would be this fight and win it. The other legiti- our policies there. in the inner circle, in the inside skinny mate circumstance is to get out today. But nonetheless, this approach, I be- with respect to the Democrat leader- There is no half ground. There is no lieve, is a poor use of fiscal stewardship ship, even he didn’t know what the half-stepping it. There is no run up the and begs the real question at the end of Speaker had decided in this arena. white flag and retreat the way that the day of what we actually have voted So the caveats placed in there, the this supplemental would argue. There for from a policy change, a world view restrictions on our ability to fight this are no other choices but to fight the change when we changed Speakers in fight, the instructions to the Presi- fight or get out. January. As I have shared with many dent, I want to speak at from a little And so all of these colleagues of ours when we get asked about how is this different angle. You yourself talked that have night after night after night going to be paid for, every working about the advantages that gives our preached about getting out of Iraq have family in America making between $30- enemies if we have a date certain that got an opportunity to demonstrate and $50,000 will have a $2,098 tax in- we have to be out of Iraq. That is pret- their integrity to their convictions. We crease if those tax cuts are not ex- ty obvious. It doesn’t take a lot of will see how they vote. Will they vote tended and made permanent by 2010. common sense, it doesn’t take a lot of the party line, come down here, 233 of And with that I will yield back to the warfighting experience to understand them strong, vote in favor of this sup- gentleman, but I just wanted to clarify that if you give your enemy that kind plemental with these restrictions on

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Iraq and the serious consequences that first lieutenant to go do a dangerous But the one thing that our colleagues that leaves our military commanders mission in the last half of March of on the other side of the aisle have yet on the ground. 2008, knowing that by the end of the to answer, in addition to how do you b 2045 month we are getting out of there? And face that mom and dad as a part of this how do you ask people to do that? You artificial deadline, how do you manage Mr. SHUSTER. I think it is abso- simply can’t. You can’t ask people to the disaster in Iraq if we did pull out lutely right, and I think the gentleman do that. You can’t ask people to put tonight, if we did get our guys out of is right to point out that is really their lives on the line under that kind there? The regional fight, the spillover going to be a defining moment for of a restriction. into other countries, the humanitarian many Members of this body, especially Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. I think, to suffering on an incredible scale, how our colleagues on the other side, who, the gentleman’s point, I received some do, in fact, we manage that disaster if as you quite eloquently pointed out, correspondence from a colonel who your answer is that we have to get out that the choice is either stay and fight came back from Iraq recently, and he of Iraq tonight? and have a strategy work to help the shared this perspective. He shared that Mr. SHUSTER. And the gentleman, people of Iraq or get out. he had worked for General Abizaid, and the point he just made is they try to So I hope the folks that come down he just made the comment, General compare Iraq to Vietnam, and it is not here, and there were some here tonight Abizaid, the Central Command Com- a good comparison at all. But, when that have come down night after night mander, made the comment that deal- the United States Congress is going to and for the last several months have ing with Islamic radicalism is some- make an attempt to micromanage a talked about the need, the desire to get thing that you want to do as an away war, that is going to be a comparison out immediately, we are going to see. game. And unlike different times in to Vietnam, and the same outcome is Are they going to stand up and be true our history that, again, regardless of going to be not a good outcome. And to what they have been talking about perceptions of the decisions that were like you said, the disaster that oc- to the Nation on this House floor for made before you and I came here to be curred, what happens after we leave the past several months, or are they engaged in this conflict, there are and there is a disaster, human disaster going to bend to the will of their lead- second- and third-order effects that of people, mass exodus from the coun- ership? will be inherited by a precipitous with- try? So I just wanted to make that As well there are other Members on drawal. point. the other side of the aisle that have And when I go back, I listen to so Mr. CONAWAY. Let me finish off, said they will not stand for micro- many different voices with so many and I will yield back for a little bit. We management of the war, they will not different perspectives, but the one are talking about young men and wom- stand for putting timelines in to give unity of purpose that they say is that en’s lives who have volunteered to do a our enemy the ability to fight a dif- there would be profound consequences. fight for us on our behalf, to fight an ferent kind of war and hurt and kill enemy that is really bad individuals, to In fact, one of the ones most recently our soldiers. So this is going to be a de- stand between us and those bad indi- was a friend who was in Task Force fining moment. viduals. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. I think your Ranger in Mogadishu, which I believe I even hesitate to bring this point up, President Clinton reinforced an oper- point on that too, if I might interject, but you look at this supplemental that the Members of the other party, for ation in 1993 to capture a tribal leader, has been proposed, an additional $21.8 whom I have great personal respect a warlord, Mohammed Farah Aideed. billion added to it, and I would argue, though I disagree in execution of the This friend and Task Force Ranger and I am, on an individual basis, were policy, are those that have been very shared that at the end of the it not in this bill, I would be for it. I staunch and very consistent in their Blackhawk Down incident, where think we have got some disaster relief opposition to the use of our troops in America, frankly, lost the information and some other kinds of things that we offensive operations overseas. war despite completely removing this could be for, but it appears to be an at- And the reason that I bring that up is militia, he shared with me over coffee tempt to circumvent the PAYGO rules, that some of the statements that have recently and said, you know, little did that this, the other side beat our heads been made, and I am not referring to we know that there were al Qaeda tech- about, beat us about the head and provocative statements, simply posi- nical advisers who had served in Af- shoulders with all during the cam- tions that were taken, had been con- ghanistan fighting the mujahedin and paign. In other words, if you declare were sent by Osama bin Laden to assist the milk thing a disaster, then it troversial in their own caucus as well these groups because they were dealing doesn’t have to be held up to PAYGO. as in the Congress in general. But the with Americans and the consequences All of this emergency spending is reason that I bring it up is that those of leaving, when, in fact, he said if we outside the PAYGO rules under the convictions, I think, echo at one point had simply been able to stay, it would Democrat leadership. So they have spo- where we have mutual agreement, and have sent a very different message. We ken with forked tongue, so to speak, on a variety of issues. And the point I could have accomplished the mission of that they would cling to the PAYGO called for during the debate a few apprehending the foe. rules, and yet on this first big appro- weeks ago on the resolution regarding And to your point, again, the troops, priations bill, they come whistling in whether one accepted the ability of the I think, oftentimes inadvertently are here with an additional $21.8 billion. Commander in Chief to authorize the used as human shields in debate, but I would even question part of the $103 combatant commander to reinforce we don’t get down to the issues of what billion that the President proposed. I troops on the ground was this: that if they really see on the ground and the am not sure that Katrina is still an we are going to have a real vote that perspective that they bring to this dis- emergency. Yeah, we have issues in affects real people in the field, then we cussion. Katrina. Yeah, we have issues with need to use the power of the purse of Mr. CONAWAY. I appreciate my col- what is going on in New Orleans, and the United States Congress to vote to league’s comment. This war, this fight we have a got a lot of money in the cut or sequester funding related to has been compared with Vietnam. I pipeline backed up. I think we ought to that. think it is a lousy comparison. I think figure that out first before we throw And I think that is a noble cause re- it is flawed on every level. But if we additional moneys at it. gardless of which side one is on in that look at what happened when America So the $99 billion that is for the war from the standpoint of the Republic. I withdrew, under Democratic leader- fight, for the reset, for the troops that know where I am. I am with my former

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Will there be regional war that and yield to one of our newest Members going on for votes, and the irony sucks in Iraq’s neighbors such as Saudi of the House from Ohio (Mr. JORDAN). wasn’t lost on me when I actually saw Arabia and Turkey? The House legisla- Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I the list of appropriations he was talk- tion is indifferent. Whether or not any thank the gentleman for yielding and ing about: $120 million for the shrimp those events happened, U.S. forces appreciate the chance to say a few and Manhattan fishing industries, that would be gone. words. I was over making phone calls would equip over 1,000 of our light in- ‘‘Ms. PELOSI’s strategy leads not to- in my office and clicked on C–SPAN fantry soldiers with what they need to ward a responsible withdrawal from and saw what you guys were talking do their job; $5 million for those en- Iraq but to a constitutional power about and thought I would come over gaged in the breeding, rearing, or struggle with Mr. Bush, who has al- and maybe just share a few things. transporting of live fish, think what $5 ready said he will veto the legislation. For those who are advocating that million can do from an operational Such a struggle would serve the inter- we just up and leave, that our military standpoint. ests of neither the Democrats nor the come home, that concept scares me to We start going through this in detail, country.’’ death because of the message. And I and we see $16 million for additional of- And, again, that is coming from The know you have talked about this some fice space for the House of Representa- Washington Post. So don’t listen to a here on the floor this evening. The tives. Republican Member of Congress from message that sends to the people who Mr. CONAWAY. Here, here. All under Pennsylvania, a conservative Repub- want to do us harm and want to do peo- the emergency basis. We are totally lican from Pennsylvania. Listen to ple harm all over the planet is a dan- out of office space and it is an emer- what The Washington Post has to say. gerous message and it scares me to gency that we don’t have that office And they are pointing it out over and death. space sooner. over again: this is a bad plan; this is a And I am reminded of, if folks will re- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- bad war supplemental. And, again, I be- member, shortly after the 9/11 attacks, ing my time, I wanted to talk a little lieve that it uses our men and women that terrible day, where the President bit more about the politics of this. in harm’s way as bargaining chips and gave several speeches, where he talked And, again, I want to read something it makes it more dangerous for those about the fact that if you are a country that The Washington Post wrote on men and women in Iraq. that harbors terrorists, finances terror- March 13. I took bits and pieces out of And it also is going to destroy their ists, trains terrorists, and are looking there, but I think it is pretty con- morale. If they find out they are going to produce weapons that are going to to be pulled out in 2 months or 6 sistent throughout the whole editorial. cause great harm to a great number of months or 18 months or whatever the And again to remind my colleagues if people, if you are doing those things, Democratic proposal is, which we are they have forgotten, The Washington we, the United States of America, are not quite sure, what is going to give a Post is no friend of the Bush adminis- putting you on notice that we are not young marine or ranger the will to go tration, and it is no supporter of Re- going to tolerate that. And it was kick in a door where the bad guys are publican causes. But I will give The amazing that shortly after those when he sits back in his quarters and Washington Post credit that it takes a speeches that Moamar Kadafi, a guy says, Well, I could be out of this place position, thinks about it, and comes who hadn’t necessarily been a great in 3 months or 6 months. I mean, it is down many times on the different side leader around the world and not nec- going to destroy the morale of our men essarily a good guy, how quickly after of the issue, or at least they are and women. those speeches Mr. Kadafi suddenly thoughtful about it. I yield to the gentleman. And this Washington Post editorial, Mr. CONAWAY. I would like to add found the Lord and saw the light and ‘‘The Pelosi Plan for Iraq, it makes one aspect that hasn’t been discussed. said, wait a minute, I want to cooper- perfect sense if the goal is winning We hate to engage in too much specula- ate with the United States of America votes in the United States. tion, but let us assume that this thing now in their fight against terrorism ‘‘The only constituency House passes and the President vetoes it or around the world. He saw the message. Speaker NANCY PELOSI ignored in her let us assume that cooler heads prevail He got the message. Now, if we do what plan for amending President Bush’s and this thing fails this week on the some are advocating in the Out of Iraq supplemental war funding bill are the floor. What next? What is this Congress Caucus, some are advocating that we people of the country that the U.S. going to do to actually continue to pro- just up and leave and not win in Iraq, troops are fighting to stabilize. The vide the funds needed, this $99 billion not succeed in our mission, for those Democratic proposal doesn’t attempt that is needed right now, this year, this who are advocating that, think about to answer the question of why August fiscal year to fight this fight? What the message that sends to the Kadafis 2008 is the right moment for the Iraqi will be the next step? How will we, in of the world and how dangerous that Government to lose all support from effect, bring this about? What kind of a message is for the credibility of the U.S. combat units. It doesn’t hint at scramble will go on that is totally un- greatest Nation in history, the United what might happen if American forces necessary? States of America. were to leave at the end of this year, a Instead of dealing with the problem That is what scares me to death development that would be triggered now in a rational, thoughtful manner, about those on the other side and what by the Iraqi Government’s weakness. It this Democratic majority sees fit to they are pushing not only in this sup- doesn’t explain how continued U.S. in- play a giant game of chicken, it seems plemental but what they have been terests in Iraq, which holds the world’s like, to run at this thing in what I be- talking about for several months now. second largest oil reserves and a sub- lieve is an irresponsible manner with That is a scary, scary message when it stantial cadre of al Qaeda militants, loading another $21.8 billion of funding comes to our foreign policy and the would be protected after 2008. In fact,’’ on it, getting away from what the true success of our mission and the safety of The Washington Post says, ‘‘it may nature of it is, trying to incite a veto our men and women in uniform who prohibit U.S. forces from returning by the President, trying to flex muscle have been fighting the good fight, de- once they leave. and see who is the strongest as opposed fending those principles and values ‘‘In short, the Democratic proposal to what do we need to do to deal with that make this country great. That . . . is an attempt to impose detailed the troops’ needs and then separate scares me to death. management on a war without regard that from the broader discussion of And that is a simple point I want to for the war itself. where we should be. make, but I think it never hurts to re- ‘‘Will Iraq collapse into unrestrained So I think we are on a collision inforce that point, which is so funda- civil conflict with ‘massive civilian course that has the potential for being mental and why we are still engaged in

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I think it here in the United States. It took us 13 and all those kinds of things that those is important. I think that one of the years to get a Constitution that works of us who make it into this stage of life things that we learn as citizens, we and is still serving us well today. And have gotten to do. Yet our men and learn here in Congress, is your word. we came from a culture that appre- women volunteer to take on these re- Your word is what matters, and if your ciated liberty and appreciated freedom. word is good, then people trust you and It is going to take some time for this sponsibilities, take these risks, and put people know they can count on you. nation, which has never really known themselves between you and I and And I think that is exactly your point. freedom or liberty, to get to that point some really, really bad people. If we pull out in Iraq, our word to not where they can value those principles So as we come to this Chamber night only our enemy, our enemy knows that that make our country so great. So after night to talk about this fight, we if we pull out that our word is no good good things are happening, and we need to make sure we understand ex- to stay there and fight them, but our should talk about those more in our actly who it is we are talking about, friends around the world are going to quest to make this country work. who we are talking to. I thank the gentleman for yielding. say you can’t count on America. And I We got an e-mail 2 weeks ago, 3 think that is an extremely important Mr. SHUSTER. I thank the gen- weeks ago, when we were debating that point, and that is maybe the core of tleman for coming down. I yield to the gentleman from Texas. nonsense on the meaningless, toothless this. We need to stay and make sure Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- House resolution from a buck sergeant the Iraqi people have control of the se- tleman from Pennsylvania. in Mosul who made the comment, he curity on the ground. And I think that I want to make sure, Mr. Speaker, said, you know, the professional veneer while it is too early to tell if the new that as we talk tonight about an in- strategy in Iraq will succeed, there are credibly serious matter that those lis- we keep in place that says that debate, tangible indications that it is working. tening don’t have a sense that we have that conversation going on back in The joint U.S.-Iraqi security crack- a callous disregard for the men and America, has no impact on our ability down is fulfilling its primary objective women who are fighting this fight. We total fight, our moral, he said that ve- to reduce violence in Baghdad. Bomb stand up here night after night and neer is very thin. Underneath, we are deaths have gone down 30 percent. Exe- talk about the sacrifices made and the angry, we are mad. We think we are cution-style deaths have decreased by dedication of this all-volunteer force, being sold out. nearly half in the last month. Iraqis and the phrase kind of rolls off our So the things that we say in this are taking on an increased role in secu- tongue very easily. Chamber and in front of newspapers rity of their country. Nine of the b 2100 and televisions have a deep impact on Iraqis’ 10 army divisions are taking the I want to make sure that those lis- the men and women who fight this lead in areas of operation. And today tening understand that each one of fight. It is almost as if we taunt them almost 329,000 Iraq security force mem- those lives lost is incredibly precious. when we talk about, well, we are going bers are working to secure their coun- When I am out and about in the dis- to support you, but we don’t believe in try. And the political benchmarks are trict in Texas talking to folks, I typi- what you do. We want to support you, being met. Last month the Iraqi Gov- cally ask the question, how many folks but we think you are screwing things ernment approved a budget, approved a have someone they know serving in national hydrocarbon law, and just last up. We want to support you, but we are Iraq or Afghanistan, and a lot of times not going to pay for it. week they convened a regional con- a lot of hands will go up. ference of 13 nations to discuss these I will then ask, no, I need to know All of those kinds of things are a concerns. So things are moving for- how many people out here have some- mixed message that has deep impact, ward. There was a poll out, the largest body in harm’s way that when they and while I would defend my col- poll done in Iraq in the last couple of hear about a death in Iraq, their stom- leagues’ rights to continue to say those years, the London polling firm Opinion ach gets in a knot until they know it is things and have those opinions and de- Research Business found that in a sur- not their loved one, and most of the bate those things, I would also chal- vey of over 5,000 Iraqis that by a 2–1 hands go down. So we are fighting a lenge them to understand the deep im- margin, Iraqis prefer living under the fight there that while it has a dramatic pact they have as they make those current system than they did under impact on an awful lot of lives, broadly statements, as they talk about their Saddam. So there are positive signs across this country, day in and day positions, as they put forth their ideas there. out, most Americans aren’t really af- on what we should and should not be I yield to the gentleman. fected by this sacrifice, by this mag- doing in Iraq. It comes with a great re- Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. I appreciate nificent fighting force that we have in sponsibility that each one of us brings the gentleman’s yielding. And the gen- place. to this Chamber when we talk. tleman is exactly right. Of course we I typically challenge that audience to wish things had progressed quicker and say, look, anytime you hear about sac- Mr. SHUSTER. I think the gen- faster. We wish all our men and women rifice for this country, dying for this tleman makes an excellent point. This were home. But there is good news to country, fighting for this country, country, there are people in this coun- talk about. And one fact that I think make sure you think about it in the try, the political discourse, we agree, gets lost sometimes, every single life terms of some specific person. Not the we disagree, we debate, but the wonder- that is lost is a tragedy. We wish it global group, because that defuses the ful thing about it is we can do it, and didn’t happen, whether it is our service impact. That lessens the tugs at our people aren’t tortured and drug off to men and women in uniform or whether hearts and helps us deal with it. I want prison and killed. it is an Iraqi civilian in that country, you to think about some specific per- As a matter of fact, I was on the Mall but the truth is there have been fewer son that has given their life on behalf last week in the morning with another American service men and women of this country. colleague of ours, and we went up to killed in 2006 than there were in 2005. For me, it is a high school buddy of the war protestors. They had their There were fewer American service mine that died in Vietnam, a Medal of tents up and their signs up. It was real- men and women killed in 2005 than Honor winner. I look at all that I have ly quite a magnificent picture of the there were in 2004. Of course, you would done since he and I graduated from war protestors, and behind it was the never know that fact if you just lis- high school. He gave up all of that so United States Capitol. tened to the national news every night. that we could live in freedom today. There are good things happening, as We have got the exact kind of men I started to talk. We were talking the gentleman pointed out. The other and women fighting in Iraq today and about why they were opposed to the

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In the district is killed or maimed or in- importantly what is going to happen fact, they would kill you. They would jured. This has serious consequences to on this House floor. take you off and kill you possibly. And what we do. But failure in Iraq, a dis- The American people, I was told by you would be lucky if you were killed aster that would be an immediate pull- Colonel Walt Piatt in Afghanistan because most of the time they would out, is simply unacceptable on every when I visited there a couple years ago, torture you before they would kill you. level. and I was talking to Colonel Piatt, who So this country is a great country, Let me switch gears for a minute, is from my district, and we were talk- and what we are doing over there is we and then I will let my good colleague ing about the effort and the needs of are trying to help a nation stabilize, close, with some good news, totally un- the troops and the military equipment, trying to help a nation build a democ- related to the supplemental except and he said to me, you know, Amer- racy, and that is not easy. That is dif- that it does have to do with this year’s ica’s power is not its soldier, it is not ficult. As our colleague from Ohio financial results. its weaponry, it is not the bombs we pointed out, the Revolutionary War in As you know, I am a CPA and I like create. The strength in America is the 1776, it took 13 years for the Constitu- to look at numbers and all those kinds will of the American people, because if tion. of things. If you look at the first 5 the soldiers know that the people are A story I like to tell, because it hap- months of fiscal 2007, our revenue col- behind what they are doing, in support pened in my district, during the first lections into this Federal Government of what they are doing, they can ac- year of George Washington’s second are up $81 billion over the equivalent 5- complish anything. term, we had already got a Constitu- month period in fiscal 2006. An addi- I think what is going to be said here tion, we elected a President, George tional $81 billion has been collected, on this House floor, because the House, Washington, not once, but the second not because we raised taxes, not be- we are the people elected, we are the time. In that first year, the Whiskey cause we had any changes to the Tax leaders elected from our districts, 435 Rebellion occurred in western Pennsyl- Code, because we haven’t implemented districts, and what we say here is going vania. The farmers in western Pennsyl- any of those, but it is because this to go a long way in whether we are vania didn’t like the tax, so they re- economy is ginning along. Expenses are going to be successful in helping the volted. So George Washington, it was also up almost $26 billion. So the net of Iraqis building a democracy, in stabi- the only time that a Commander in those two is that we have got a deficit lizing that country and helping long Chief mounted up on a horse and took for the first 5 months of fiscal 2007 that term what is going to happen in the the soldiers into the field, had to ride is $55.5 billion less than the equivalent Middle East. up into western Pennsylvania and put 5-month deficit for fiscal 2006. So it is going to be very critical what down that rebellion. I just wanted to inject a little great is said here on the floor in this war We as Americans sometimes forget news into the conversation and get supplemental. Are we going to use it as that it took us a long time until we that into the record. These numbers a political ploy, use it as a bargaining were able to establish democracy. So it come directly from the Treasury De- chip, use our men and women as bar- is not easy. We need to remember our partment’s monthly financial reports gaining chips to get spending to things history, that it takes time. It takes that are available on the Web for any- that don’t belong in this war supple- time especially when you are a nation body to look at. I wanted to highlight mental, or are we going to do the right that has never known democracy; those numbers tonight as we finish up thing, and that is you support our men never known democracy, but certainly this Countdown hour that we spent to- and women with the funding that they has that feeling, has that sense of night talking about Iraq. need? Are we going to support them? wanting freedom. These are grave times, tough times, That is going to be a large step in I think that there is no doubt that hard times, and I think our resolve is proving to them that we are with the Iraqi people, as well as any person, firm. We will see this week the integ- them, that we are behind them and any people in the world, or every peo- rity of our colleagues in this Chamber that we are not going to put in arbi- ple in the world, want freedom. They as to how they vote, how they have trary deadlines that are going to give have a desire for freedom. talked in this Chamber versus how our adversaries and our enemies a leg Mr. CONAWAY. If you look at our they vote on this deal. up on us. history, if you look at the year 1776 and There are only two positions: stay So this is going to be an absolutely you study George Washington that and fight, win this thing and be suc- critical week for America. It is going year, he got up every day thinking that cessful; or get out, get our folks out to be a critical week and a defining was the last day of the revolution. His now. There is no half step in between moment I believe for the majority army in many cases was in tatters, it that you can orchestrate any kind of a party, because I don’t believe, and I was unpaid, it was underequipped. He justification that makes any sense. It think it is pretty clear, the American could not have made the certification will be interesting to watch our col- people don’t like conflict, don’t like that the Democrats are demanding leagues as they struggle with this vote war, don’t like death, don’t like de- that this President make in order to this week, with their own integrity and struction. Nobody likes that. But the send a single unit into combat; Wash- their own ideas of what is right and American people do not want to lose in ington could not have made that cer- wrong. Iraq. I think that is very clear. And tification and he would have had to With that, to the gentleman from this war supplemental, putting in these give up. Pennsylvania, I will yield back. Thank arbitrary timetables, is a prescription He got up every day thinking, This is you for having this Special Order to- for that. the last day of the deal. I am sure there night. It is micromanaging this war by the were critics all over the place saying Mr. SHUSTER. I thank the gen- politicians in Washington, just like we are done, it is over, this grand ex- tleman for joining me and appreciate many on the other side of the aisle say periment that turned into America, that report on the revenues to the gov- is what happened in Vietnam. That was turned into 230 years of a beacon for ernment. Once again it proves that tax wrong in Vietnam, and yet they are liberty and democracy around the cuts do work. It increases the economic standing up on the House floor this world, would have failed had he not activity in this country, which gen- week and the past couple weeks pro- stuck to this plan and stuck to the un- erates more revenue not only for the posing that we do just that, micro- derstanding that we could win this government, but for the good people of manage this war. 435 Members of the fight. And it was hard. Good men lost America that are out there working House, 100 Senators, they are not the their lives every day, and it was hard. hard every day. They are able to put Commander in Chief.

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When you They then went on to assert that Iraq needed by the National Guard here in are fighting a war, you need one leader. had a nuclear weapons program, and our country to carry out the obliga- When you are fighting a war, you leave the President of the United States in a tions and responsibilities of the Na- it to the professionals, you leave it to 2003 State of the Union Address to a tional Guard around the United States. the generals, you leave it to the colo- joint session of Congress and to the Na- And they are now increasingly being nels, you leave it to the men and tion here in this House asserted that deprived of their ability to carry out women that are trained to do this, not the British Government had learned their responsibilities and obligations bring it on the House floor. And as I that Iraq had imported enriched ura- because of the loss of their equipment. said and as The Washington Post has nium from Niger. When he included The Regular Army has lost so much said, trying to micromanage this war is that sentence in his State of the Union equipment which has not been replaced the wrong thing to do for the Iraqi peo- Address, he was very much aware that that they are now using the equipment ple, it is the wrong thing to do for the the intelligence agencies in our coun- of the National Guard to replace the American people, and it is the wrong try had said that there was no proof equipment that they have lost and thing to do for the men and women that that was the case. In fact, they which this administration has failed to that are in harm’s way. had examined the documents upon provide replacements for. So I hope we are able to come to- which those assertions were being We have a situation that is con- gether on this House floor and strip out made, and they found those documents fronting us now in Iraq which is in- many of those things that are in here which had been stolen from the Nige- creasingly damaging, dangerous, and that just make it unworkable and bad rian Embassy in Rome were, in fact, on the verge of being disastrous for our for the American people and the mili- forged. country as well as for others in the tary. So what we have here is an unneces- Middle East. We need this Congress to assert its f sary and unjustified and consequently illegal attack on another country and a obligations and responsibilities to MARKING THE END OF THE 4TH subsequent disastrous occupation oversee the activities of this adminis- YEAR OF THE OCCUPATION OF which has gone on now for 4 years, and tration, and that is clearly necessary because all through the 4 years during IRAQ we will be beginning the fifth year which this illegal invasion took place The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. starting tomorrow. followed by this occupation, there has ALTMIRE). Under the Speaker’s an- As a result of this occupation, over nounced policy of January 18, 2007, the 3,200 American servicemen and women not been any significant oversight by this Congress, which, of course, was gentleman from New York (Mr. HIN- have been killed in Iraq since our inva- controlled by the Republican majority CHEY) is recognized for 60 minutes as sion over 4 years ago. Over 24,000 troops for all of that period of time. the designee of the majority leader. have been wounded in action in Iraq, Now that we have a Democratic ma- Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, the pur- and the number of Iraqis killed is un- jority in Congress, that oversight is be- pose of my coming to the floor this known, but the estimates range as high ginning. Appropriate hearings are evening, along with a number of my as 200,000 Iraqi civilians, mostly women being conducted both in this House and friends and colleagues on this side of and children, who have been killed in in the Senate, and more and more in- the aisle, is to mark the fact that to- that country as a result of the military formation concerning the way in which morrow will be the 4th year that our action. this operation has been carried out is We are spending now about $275 mil- military forces instigated by the ad- being made available to the American ministration have attacked Iraq and lion per day in Iraq. More than $8 bil- people, and as a result of that, more engaged in what the administration lion every month is being spent in that and more people across the country are has called a war in that country. Most country. And as the Speaker of the realizing what a disaster this has been. people now have come to realize that House noted earlier this evening in her More and more Americans are under- we are not engaged in a war in Iraq, speech on the floor, at least $10 billion standing how they were intentionally but we are engaged now in an occupa- of that money is completely unac- and purposefully misled and deceived tion, the consequences of which are counted for, and much of the rest has by this administration in order to proving to be increasingly disastrous. been spent in ways that have not been carry out this invasion which had abso- At 10:15 p.m. on March 19, 2003, in a productive, but have been extraor- lutely nothing to do with the attack of televised address to the Nation, Presi- dinarily wasteful. September 11, and which cannot be jus- dent Bush announced the start of what The President in January called for tified in any way whatsoever. he refers to as ‘‘the war in Iraq.’’ what he referred to as a surge of nearly This action is unlawful, and appro- 30,000 additional soldiers into Iraq. So b 2115 priate oversight and supervision based far that has amounted to 21,500 addi- upon detailed and focused hearings by The way in which the administration tional troops that have gone to Iraq in this Congress is now absolutely nec- attempted to justify that attack has January, and 4,400 more just two week- essary. been a grave consequence for the ends ago. We have with us this evening several United States, both internally and The circumstances there continue to of my colleagues who are interested in around the world. The President, of deteriorate as a result of the corrupt speaking about this issue, and I would course, and others in his administra- and incompetent way in which this il- now like to recognize my very good tion contended that there was a con- legal invasion and subsequent occupa- friend from Ohio, who will address the nection between Iraq and the attack tion have been carried out by this ad- House at this time. that took place in New York and at the ministration. Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I thank Pentagon on September 11, 2001, that Roughly half of all of the ground the gentleman from New York (Mr. Iraq was somehow involved in that at- equipment that the U.S. Army owns is HINCHEY) for his superb remarks and tack, when all of the evidence and in- now located in Iraq and Afghanistan. for his organizing this Special Order in formation indicated that that was not Since the invasion, the Army has lost order to express our opinions on behalf the case. nearly 2,000 wheeled vehicles and more of our troops and for a course correc- In spite of that, the administration than 1,000 armed vehicles. To make tion in Iraq and the Middle East in gen- continued to make that allegation. matters worse, according to the GAO, eral. They then went on to say that it was the Army has not been keeping accu- When you think about it, we are important that the United States in- rate track of what they have and what being asked this week to vote an addi- vade Iraq for the safety of our country they need to reset the force, and they tional $100 billion in what is called a and for the safety of others because cannot provide sufficient detail for supplemental, mainly to escalate the Iraq was a country that possessed what Congress to provide effective oversight. war in Iraq, and the money we are vot- they referred to as ‘‘weapons of mass Between 75,000 and 100,000 pieces of ing on will be just for today until the destruction,’’ alleging that there was National Guard equipment worth near- end of September of this year. This $100 substantial amounts of chemical and ly $2 billion are now located in Iraq and billion is put on top of what has al- biological weapons in Iraq. Afghanistan. This is equipment that is ready been appropriated to be spent on

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And I lomat in Chief for this country, and yet If you look at the chart that shows am not saying that the religious par- across that region we see ties that have what we are spending in Iraq, it is ab- ties of Turkey are like those of Paki- been forged by this country for genera- solutely escalating every single year. stan or Saudi Arabia, but we have to tions just ripped into shreds. What a The best advice we were given on a recognize what is happening across the tragedy. recent trip to Iraq, Afghanistan and region as America falls into disrepute. I was thinking yesterday, I grew up the region was from our generals, who In Pakistan, home to tens of thou- in an era when John Kennedy talked said: What does victory mean? Victory sands of madrassas, schools funded by about the Peace Corps and the great al- means one-third military, two-thirds Wahabi donors from Saudi Arabia, liance for progress across Latin Amer- diplomacy and good governance. The young boys are being turned out by the ica. Look at the Latin Americans dem- two-thirds is missing. So, therefore, we thousands to revenge against America. onstrating against the United States. are asking our soldiers to bear all of America’s favorability ratings in We cannot ask our soldiers to fill a the burden of a flawed strategy for Iraq Pakistan have fallen to 27 percent. gap, a failed diplomacy and failed poli- and the surrounding regions that is rip- When we were visiting Pakistan a few tics across the region. The world wants ening terrorism in every single coun- weeks ago, a female Parliamentarian change. The world is begging us for try, and we are losing respect. The coa- was assassinated on the western side of change. The world is demonstrating for lition of the willing has dried up. The the country, people who are trying to change. It just is not America that is neighbors of Iraq have not been con- relate to the broader world outside of demonstrating for change. So this evening, Mr. Speaker, I would vened in a constructive way, and we Pakistan. thank my colleague so very much for watch other nations in the region bor- In Egypt, which signed a peace treaty allowing me some time to talk about der on destabilization because of what with Israel three decades ago, 70 per- regaining America’s standing in the we are doing in Iraq. cent of the public unfavorably views world by correcting what has gone My deep concern is that the violence the United States. And more than 90 could spill over into Jordan, Turkey, wrong in Iraq. members of the anti-American Muslim I just might end by saying today in Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan, Lebanon, Brotherhood were elected to Par- USA Today there was a major story of even Saudi Arabia. And so America has liament recently, and that Parliament Poland, people risking their lives going to face a strategic challenge much has about as many members as we do. to Iraq, asking the Iraqi people what larger than Iraq, and the administra- So 90-plus members is a significant they think. What it shows is compared tion is not leading us there. number in the Egyptian Parliament. to 2005, just a couple years ago, when 71 This evening I wanted to say a word I could go down the list. King percent of people in Iraq said their life about the theater in which Iraq is oper- Abdullah of Jordan was here a couple was fairly good, today it has dropped to ating. She is not alone. So many of our of weeks ago. What did he ask us for? 39 percent. soldiers, our patriotic brave soldiers, Peace now, time is short; peace now, In Baghdad, where so many of our are in Iraq, and they are the finest time is short. The U.S. favorability soldiers are being sent, what percent- military in the world, but they exist in rating in Jordan dropped to 15 percent. age of the people rate their basic a sea of discontent. And I would like to Are we paying attention to what is household needs as being served by the say that the face of terrorism that we going on? current regime? You know what the see springs from a view, fair or not, My dear colleague Mr. HINCHEY number is? Zero. Zero. Fallen in the that the United States allies with the talked about Saudi Arabia, where the last 2 years from 78 percent of their rich but not the poor across the un- majority of 9/11 terrorists had come basic household needs. That is like democratic Islamic world. And how can from. The United States is disliked by food, water, down to zero. America stand for democracy in Iraq, three-quarters of the people in Saudi Electricity, you know what percent but not in all of the oil kingdoms and Arabia. So we look at our troops inside of the people in Baghdad say their serv- theocracies to which our Nation has of Iraq because the Commander in ice is good? Zero. Zero, down from only been tethered for most of the last cen- Chief of this country sent them there, half in 2005. tury and now into this century? but if we look at what is happening in What about clean water? In 2005, 68 Why would I say that? I would say the region, America is not winning. percent said they could get clean that because recent polls in the region One of my colleagues on the other water. You know what the number is? show exactly that. It shows that Amer- side of the aisle just said, just measure Zero. ica is viewed as not on the side of ris- the body count. Measure the American How can this be good? How can ing popular expectations for a more losses as a sign of how well we are America win this? How can we ask our democratic way of life. Rather, we are doing. soldiers to fill a failed policy? Our sol- seen as tethered to an old power struc- It is taking us twice as much money diers will do anything we ask them to ture where the poor remain poor, and every year just to keep the body count do. We have the best military in the the rich, outlandishly rich, and becom- where it is now. Look at the casualties. world. We have the most committed ing more so; and where religion has be- Look at the Iraqi casualties that no generals, the most committed soldiers. come the metaphor for political change one wants to talk about. Look at what We love every single one of them, but of those excluded economically and po- is happening in the region. We are not we do not want to give them a mission litically. being successful in the war on ter- impossible in a sea of discontent where Unfortunately, the Gallup poll shows rorism, as hard as our soldiers try, be- the Diplomat in Chief has abdicated his how harshly the United States is cause they cannot do it alone. responsibility to them and to the kind viewed across the region. Right or not, of strategy that can win America b 2130 the people there view us as a promis- friends again. cuous culture in moral decay, and Abu Why are we asking the military to I thank the gentleman for yielding to Ghraib affirmed their views. bear the full burden when the diplo- me, and it is a real privilege to be able If we look at our closest ally, Tur- matic channels of this government to participate in this Special Order this key, a valued ally of ours for over 50 have crashed? evening. years in NATO, the disapproval rating Can you believe that the neighbors of Mr. HINCHEY. Thank you very of our country has risen from 48 per- Iraq have not been assembled by our much. I very much appreciate the cent in 2000, and we weren’t doing so Secretary of State in any constructive statement that was just made by our well back then, to 88 percent this year. way now going on 4 years? Unbeliev- colleague from Ohio, MARCY KAPTUR, So 88 percent of the citizens of Turkey able. the respect that she has given to our disagree and disapprove of what we are Can you believe that we have allowed military, appropriately so, and her ex- doing. nations with which we have been amination of the consequences that we

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:32 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.062 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2659 are confronting now in Iraq as a result come a ‘cause celebre’ for jihadists, General Petraeus is correct. We need of the incompetent way in which this breeding a deep resentment of U.S. in- a political solution to the war in Iraq administration has dealt with the po- volvement in the Muslim world and instead of a military escalation. It is litical and economic circumstances cultivating supporters for the global time for a diplomatic surge. The there in that country. jihadist movement.’’ Iraq is not the United States must push the Iraqi Gov- I would like now to yield time to my central front in the war on terror as ernment to meet its commitments that friend and colleague from New York, the President likes to say. Instead, it is it made to its partners in Iraq. It is JOHN HALL. a rallying point, a recruiting poster time the United States reached out to Mr. HALL of New York. Mr. Speaker, that Osama bin Laden uses to recruit our allies in the region and throughout I thank very much Congressman HIN- more terrorists. the world. CHEY and thank Congresswoman KAP- The war in Iraq has seriously weak- By requiring the Iraqi Government to TUR for her remarks. ened our military. A recent report achieve a list of objectives and estab- Today marks the start of the 5th found that 90 percent of our National lishing a timetable for U.S. involve- year of the war in Iraq; and as I begin Guard youths are rated ‘‘not ready’’ to ment in Iraq, we can end the culture of my statement, I want to recognize the respond to a national disaster or ter- dependency developing in Iraq. We can honorable service of the men and rorist attack in the United States. Fur- make the Iraqi Government stand up women who have served our country in ther, in order to meet their recruit- and take control of its own fate. If they Iraq. I want to honor the memories of ment goals, the military has lowered do that, we will stick by them. We will the 3,188 servicemembers who have the minimum standards for being ac- help them train police and military given their lives in Iraq, including five cepted into the service, and our mili- forces and rebuild their country. If men from my district and over 50 offi- tary faces a crippling loss of mid-level they are unwilling or unable to take cers of the United States Army who officers as larger and larger numbers that responsibility, we will know that graduated from the United States Mili- decide not to reenlist and face multiple the United States does not have a seri- tary Academy at West Point, which I deployments. ous partner in Iraq. am proud is in my district. While I be- It is time for a new direction. Our in- If we are to defeat the people who did lieve the war in Iraq has been a mis- telligence agencies know it, our mili- attack our country on September 11, take, I deeply respect the honor and in- tary commanders know it, and the those who continue to seek to destroy tegrity of those who have given their American people demanded it last No- us, we must pivot away from Iraq and lives following the orders of their Com- vember. General Petraeus, com- back to Afghanistan and al Qaeda, the mander in Chief. manding general in Iraq, stated on people who actually attacked us. We In light of the sacrifices of so many March 8: ‘‘There is no military solution must draw down in Iraq and let our of our men and women in uniform, it to a problem like that in Iraq, to the military redeploy, rebuild, and refocus. saddens me that I have to come to the insurgency of Iraq.’’ And just last The United States faces a gravely se- floor of the House of Representatives week, Pentagon analysts admitted that rious threat, and we must be prepared and say I believe this war has been a the war in Iraq is a civil war. to defeat it. Our 4-year involvement in strategic blunder in our efforts to fight Unfortunately, our President refuses Iraq has seriously endangered our abil- terrorism. to face reality and the will of the ity to do that. At home, our National On September 11, our Nation was at- American people. He wants to put more Guard has been undermined. It is un- tacked and many people from my dis- troops in the middle of a civil war. He prepared to respond to a terrorist at- trict, including police and firefighters, wants an open-ended commitment to tack or a natural disaster. Abroad, our died at the World Trade Center. The keep combat troops in Iraq indefi- military forces are stretched thin and United States correctly responded by nitely. He wants to leave the problem unable to shift quickly. If we really want to defeat Osama bin pursuing those responsible for 9/11 in of Iraq to the next President. And, once Laden, al Qaeda and the other terrorist Afghanistan. Unfortunately, this ad- again, he has returned to Congress and groups that seek to kill us, we must re- ministration decided to change its asked for another blank check to con- turn our attention to that war and focus and start a war of choice with tinue this misguided war. Unlike the leave the civil war we currently face in Iraq, a country which had not attacked President, this Congress will face re- Iraq to the Iraqis. If we rebuild our us and was not an imminent threat to ality and realize that we must change forces and refocus on the threats in Af- the United States. direction in Iraq. ghanistan, Pakistan and throughout Now our military is trapped in the Some of our colleagues speaking ear- southeast Asia, we will be able to truly middle of a civil war instead of pur- lier from the other side of the floor defeat our enemies and truly protect criticized us for trying to, as they say, suing Osama bin Laden, Mullah Mo- the United States of America. hammed Omar, and other al Qaeda af- micromanage the war. There cannot be Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank filiates throughout the world respon- 435 or 535 Commanders in Chief. We my colleague and friend JOHN HALL sible for 9/11 and other similar attacks would not need to take this kind of ac- from New York for his strong presen- and groups planning to attack the tion to manage or, if you will, micro- tation and for joining us this evening United States again. manage the war if the President and in this discussion about this critical Because we are focused in Iraq, the Commander in Chief were doing his job, issue. progress made in Afghanistan is slip- if the leadership were coming from the I would now like to recognize my ping. The Karzai government does not top, as our structure of government or- friend and colleague from California, control the territory outside its own dinarily calls for it to come. BARBARA LEE. capital. We see an increase in the drug But because there is a vacuum in the Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I want to trade that funds regional warlords. The top, because the President has contin- thank the gentleman for calling this Taliban emerges at night to terrorize ued to disregard or turn a blind eye to Special Order tonight and for your the local population, and our military the reality of what is happening, not leadership. expects increasing attacks throughout only around the world, as our Congress- Today marks the fourth anniversary this spring. However, because of our woman just mentioned, in terms of the of the invasion and bombing of Iraq. It continuing overcommitment in Iraq, reputation of the United States, which is a solemn occasion that reminds me the United States has little ability to ultimately in the long term is what with a very heavy heart of our brave increase its troop numbers in Afghani- will determine our security, our rep- troops who we want to protect and who stan and respond to that deteriorating utation, the approval of the United we want to bring home. situation. States and its policies by other peoples As the occupation now enters its 5th While the administration and its al- and other countries around the world year, it is really an appropriate time to lies say we are battling the terrorists will ultimately determine in the long review some of the history. It is also an in Iraq, the United States intelligence run how secure we are, we do not have appropriate time to recall that the case agencies say otherwise. The National enough money to spend our way into for this war was false. Intelligence Estimate released in April security if we continue to make more All the talk about aluminum tubes 2006 stated: ‘‘The Iraq conflict has be- enemies and lose our friends. and yellowcake, remember that? Right.

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It’s time to bring no connection between the horrific and injuries of countless Iraqis. this war and occupation to an end. It’s events of 9/11 and Saddam Hussein in The financial cost is unsustainable. time for military measures to be re- Iraq. Already we have spent more than $400 placed with diplomacy and engagement Some of us opposed the war from the billion on this invasion and occupation. with Iraq’s neighbors. It’s time to take beginning. In fact, if my amendment to We are averaging more than $8 billion the target off our troops’ back and to the authorization to use force had been per month. That is staggering. bring them home. used 4 years ago, the United Nations The cost of our security has been Thank you, Mr. HINCHEY, for this inspectors would have had the oppor- devastating. The Bush administration’s Special Order tonight, and let’s hope tunity to finish their job and confirm military and foreign policy doctrine of the American people raise their voices what we believed and some of us knew preemptive war, like you can start a loudly and clearly with regard to what at that time, what the world now war based on perceived future threats, is taking place with this war and bring knows, namely, that Iraq had no weap- this was supposed to solve the problem it to an end very soon. ons of mass destruction. posed by the so-called axis of evil. Mr. HINCHEY. I thank you for your Four years after putting the doctrine very articulate expression of all of b 2145 to test in Iraq, the results are in, and those facts, your leadership here and It is an appropriate time now to re- it is a total failure. Iraq posed no im- for joining us this evening. view the disaster that has taken place minent threat to our security, but Mr. Speaker, I would now like to rec- in Iraq, so that the administration does today the vast majority of our security ognize my friend from California (Ms. not rewrite this tragic history, and resources are bogged down in Iraq. WOOLSEY). also to put the administration on no- North Korea has obtained nuclear Ms. WOOLSEY. First of all, I would like to thank the gentleman from New tice and in check from starting a pre- weapons, something the doctrine was York for this Special Order and for in- emptive war against Iran, which many to prevent, and Iran is empowered and cluding me and allowing me to speak see as looming. It’s appropriate tonight emboldened. The occupation is under- once again on this House floor about to review this history because the ad- mining our efforts to fight inter- ministration who brought us this deba- this war and this occupation of Iraq. national terrorism. On the evening of March 19, 2003, cle would now like us to accept an According to the National Intel- speaking from the Oval Office, the open-ended commitment to it. ligence Estimate of April 2006, and this Why is it appropriate for us to re- President of the United States started is in their words, they said the Iraq his address to the Nation with these mind the country of all of this tonight? conflict has been the cause celebre for Because the same people, the same ad- very words, and I quote him. jihadists, breeding a deep resentment ‘‘My fellow citizens, at this hour, ministration who brought us this dis- of the United States involvement in American and coalition forces are in aster are now asking us to trust them the Muslim world and cultivating sup- the early stages of military operations again. They are saying that we should porters for the global jihadist move- to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to give the President another chance. ment. Now, this is what the National defend the world from grave danger.’’ They are saying, in effect, that our Intelligence Estimate said. Here we are, 4 years later, and it’s fair commitment to supporting their failed Furthermore, the toll that the occu- to ask, indeed, it’s incumbent upon us policies should be open-ended. pation is taking on our Armed Forces to ask, have we disarmed Iraq? Think about that for a minute. The is stretching the military beyond the Well, first off, as we all know, there people in this administration who have breaking point. The Washington Post are no weapons of mass destruction to been wrong about every single major reported today that Army and Marine disarm, so that whole entire premise decision about this war are now trying officials are referring to a readiness was flawed. to make it seem unreasonable to sug- death spiral in which the ever more The question we have to ask is have gest that we should not continue to rapid pace of war zone rotations has we made Iraq safer? We may have de- write blank checks to support this de- consumed 40 percent of the total gear, posed Saddam Hussein, but with insur- bacle. wearied troops, and left no time to gents, militias and vigilantes terror- Well, it is not unreasonable. That is train to fight anything other than in- izing Iraqi neighborhoods, some of where the American people are on this surgents now at hand. them with the tacit support of the issue. They know better. It is time for The administration likes to talk Iraqi Government, it’s impossible to this unfortunate chapter of our history about the situation in Iraq in terms of say we have disarmed Iraq or made its to close. It is time to end the occupa- winning and losing, because it is con- people and communities more secure. tion of Iraq and bring our troops home. venient to portray critics of their poli- Have we freed Iraq’s people? Well, I At various points the administration cies as opposed to victory or supportive can think of at least 60,000 Iraqis for has told us that the mission has been of defeat. The fact is you cannot win an starters who haven’t been freed. That’s accomplished, that we were turning the occupation, just as there is no way for the most conservative estimate of Iraqi corner, or that the insurgency was in the United States to win an Iraqi civil civilian deaths over the last 4 years, at its last throes. As we now know, those war. least 60,000 killed for the cause of their pronouncements were all false. The Bush administration under- so-called liberation. The truth is that the administra- stands this just as they understand Many of those who have escaped tion’s conduct of this war has been that there are no pretty or clean op- death live in fear of it, afraid to go to nothing short of shameful. We may tions for bringing a responsible end to the market or send their children to never know how many of the roadside our policy there. They are content to school, if there is still a school for bombs that kill our troops every day mouth the words of victory while they them to attend. Too many Iraqis live are made from explosives looted from try to run out the clock, playing a cyn- in communities without electricity, weapons depots that were left un- ical game of political chicken, where without sewage or basic services. Have guarded because the administration whoever acts to bring a responsible end we freed them? chose to ignore the advice of our mili- to their failed policy will be accused of What about those who are so flush tary commanders on how many troops having lost Iraq. with freedom that they have chosen to would be needed. Whatever the number The trouble is, though, that an aver- flee their own country? I am talking is, it is too many. age of 67 troops die in Iraq each month, about the 1.5 million-plus Iraqi refu- It is an appropriate time tonight to and 500 are wounded, and we can’t for- gees. Why don’t we ask them if they review the cost of the administration’s get that. As General Petraeus and the feel free?

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Not only is it taking a toll on these repeat, that is seven times as much I have four grandchildren who young men and women who are sacri- terrorism since we started this occupa- weren’t born 4 years ago. They have ficing in this war; it is taking a toll on tion, more people call it a war, but it is never lived in a world unclouded by our domestic agenda, over $400 billion really an occupation, because this oc- this shameful, destructive and unneces- spent on this war in Iraq and Afghani- cupation that they keep telling us is sary occupation. I fear that if this Con- stan. The President now has a supple- the central front in the war on terror is gress doesn’t act, they will be living mental appropriation before this House not getting rid of terror. with these consequences well into their asking for $100 billion more. The Presi- It’s clear our Iraq policy has had a adult lives. It is for them, for the dent recently came to us and told us he major impact in the war on terrorism. America they will inherit, that I want was going to increase the troops there Unfortunately, it appears to be helping this war to end. by another 21,000, and a few days ago he the wrong side. It’s time to act boldly. Americans are added to that another 8,500. The re- So to go back to the President’s crying out for leadership, for their quests keep coming: more troops, more statement of exactly 4 years ago, it elected representatives to hear their money. And there is no end in sight. would appear he has accomplished none frustrations about Iraq and to move de- The President has said we should lis- of these three tasks, tasks he claimed cisively in response. ten to the generals on the ground. to have begun that night 4 years ago. This is a gut-check moment. Do you Whenever we try and share our feelings Iraq is not disarmed, its people are not want it said about the 110th Congress and give some advice, he rejects it out free, and the world is more dangerous. that it failed the test of history, that it of hand. Well, he just got information It was never supposed to get to this continued to send young Americans to from General Petraeus on the ground, point. You remember this was going to kill and be killed on a mission that did and he said to the world there will be be quick, it was going to be painless. nothing to enhance our national secu- and can be no military solution. But We are going to finish these guys off rity or promote U.S. foreign interests? this President continues to persist in without breaking a sweat, remember. Do you want it said that we made a increasing the military and misrepre- On the very same day that President tragic mistake; even worse, that we senting to the American people what is Bush spoke in front of the Mission Ac- blindly rubber-stamped a failed policy going on. complished banner, prominent that has ignited a civil war and in- With this request that he has made, neoconservative Richard Perle actually spired a new generation of terrorists? the supplemental request, there are published an op ed in a major national The Iraq policy of the last 4 years has those who truly believe that we can newspaper entitled ‘‘Relax, Celebrate proven ruinous and misguided at every ask him for progress reports and he Victory.’’ The cost? Don’t worry, they turn by any objective measure. As a will give us good information. I lis- told us, Iraq oil revenues will cover the matter of humanitarian obligation and tened very carefully early this morning entire thing. political accountability, it’s time to to what the President and all of those They fired the top White House eco- change course. in his administration would say on this nomic adviser for daring to suggest In the name of national security, fis- 4th-year anniversary. They simply are that the war had cost as much as $200 cal responsibility and basic human de- spinning the information about this billion. What would they have done to cency, we must get our troops out of war the way they have always spun the him if they had known he was under- Iraq and bring them home by the end of information about this war. estimating it by a few hundred billion this year. Bring them home for the First of all, as it has been said over dollars? holidays. and over again, they told us we would We have to ask our colleagues who I thank you again, Mr. HINCHEY. be welcomed with open arms. They told authorized the President to launch the Mr. HINCHEY. I thank you, Lynn us there were weapons of mass destruc- preemptive strike on Iraq, is this what Woolsey, for your leadership and the tion. They told us we were making you voted for, to invade a country that way you have directed your attention progress with the training of soldiers, had no weapons of mass destruction, no to this issue over and over again on the Iraqi soldiers, and they were just link to 9/11; to occupy that country for floor of this House so many times, and around the corner, they would be pre- 4 years, helping foster a vicious insur- done it so well. pared and willing to take over the se- gency and fan the flames of civil war? Mr. Speaker, now I would like to curity of that country. If you had known these things, and if yield time to my dear friend and col- Well, I listened as they did their spin you had known that it would cost us league from California (Ms. WATERS). this morning. In the middle of all of over 3,200 lives to date, and upwards of this carnage, in the middle of the fact $400 billion, uncounted civilian deaths, b 2200 that we wake up to more suicide bomb- and between 35,000, as the Pentagon Ms. WATERS. I would like to thank ings, more loss of American soldiers, tells us, or over 200,000, as reported by my friend from New York for taking and the expansion of the bombings in the Veterans Administration, wounded, this time out this evening and sharing putting chlorine into the bombing and we have to ask, can you look the Amer- it with those of us who feel a real need into the materials, they were spinning ican people in the eye and say you to come to the floor of this fourth an- it again this morning saying we are would have done the same thing all niversary of the war in Iraq and share making progress. And that is what I over again knowing what you know with the people of America how we expect them to say if we give them the now? really feel about what is going on. opportunity to tell us what progress is, If your answer is no, if you believe First, I think it is important for the come July, as it is indicated in the leg- the war has been a mistake, then it people of America to know that some islation that some would like to go makes absolutely no sense to let it of us are listening. We hear what they forth from the floor. continue any longer, and it makes even are telling us. We know what their ex- We cannot depend on them to tell us less sense to hand the President an ad- pectations are. The polls today are the truth. We cannot depend on them ditional $100 billion with which to pur- very, very clear about the over- to follow and honor benchmarks that a sue the same disastrous policy. whelming number of Americans who lot of people are alluding to. We cannot Our troops have done their job. They want us out of Iraq. depend on this President to get out of and their families have sacrificed more This war has truly taken a toll on Iraq as long as we are giving him the than enough. They have been forced to this country: over 3,200 dead; 24,000 in- money. We said that we didn’t support dig for scrap metal in order to armor jured. And I don’t mean just minor in- the surge, but there are those who their vehicles. They have endured sub- juries. Serious injuries. It has been could suggest that we turn around and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:32 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.068 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 support the surge, $90 billion to sup- Mr. HINCHEY. Ms. WATERS, I thank continues to rage, but I urge my fellow port the expansion of this war. Why you very much for your dynamic lead- colleagues to take this day and all of should he get out as long as we are giv- ership and for joining us this evening the days forward to push for a change, ing him the money? and for those remarks. beginning with an orderly withdrawal What are we supposed to accomplish? I yield to my good friend and col- of American forces from Iraq. This ap- What are we trying to do? The Presi- league from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE). proach will send a message to Iraqis dent would tell you that somehow we Mr. PAYNE. Let me begin by thank- that they must take more responsi- are supposed to provide the security ing the gentleman from New York for bility for their own security and would and we are supposed to train so that this Special Order and bringing to the reduce the strain on our military the Iraqis will be able to provide secu- American people the very important forces. For that, we will not need a rity. We are supposed to make the Shi- issue that stands before us. And I surge to the war to continue and con- ites get along with the Sunnis and the would like to commend the Out of Iraq tinue surge after surge. Sunnis get along with the Kurds. I Caucus, but primarily the three women I thank you very much for the time. don’t think so. I think that we don’t from California, Congresswoman WOOL- Mr. HINCHEY. I thank my friend understand the history. And I don’t SEY, Congresswoman LEE, and Con- DONALD PAYNE from New Jersey for his think that we understand, no matter gresswoman WATERS, who have kept leadership and for joining us this who we think we are, we cannot forge this particular issue alive, have contin- evening. the kinds of relationships that some- ued to work with us to shape a policy Mr. Speaker, the point that we have how we are going to stay there until we or keep the conscience of America fo- made here tonight is that perhaps at make people love and like each other cused on this situation, a situation no time in the history of this country, and work together. that we gave preemptive strike author- except for perhaps our own Civil War, Who wants us in Iraq? They call us ity to the President of United States, have we faced the kind of cir- the occupiers. As a matter of fact, we which all of us opposed, when they said cumstances that we are presently being find that legislators that are sup- there were weapons of mass destruc- confronted with as a result of the way posedly in this new democratic govern- tion; and when none were found, said, in which this administration incom- ment, one was revealed this morning to well, it was regime change was the petently and corruptly has led us into have all kinds of weapons found at his this illegal occupation in Iraq. house. All kinds of weapons. And they final one. But today, we mark the fourth anni- We need to correct these cir- found traces of chemicals in his four versary of the occupation in Iraq. Iron- cumstances. It is the responsibility of automobiles. This is one of the so- ically, it was almost 4 years ago on this Congress to do so. We need to hold called elected members of the par- this administration accountable. It is May 1, 2003, that President Bush liament. They do not want us there. the responsibility of this Congress to deemed the operation in Iraq as ‘‘mis- The Shiites don’t want us there, the do so. We need to remove our military sion accomplished,’’ affirming an end Sunnis don’t want us there, the Kurds forces from Iraq in an appropriate and to the major combat in Iraq. As you don’t want us there. And we have our timely way. And it is the responsibility may recall, he flew in a military plane young people at risk. They are at risk. of this Congress to take that kind of on an aircraft carrier with a big sign They are being attacked by the mili- leadership. tias, and they are being attacked by and a brilliant smile on his face, ‘‘Mis- I thank my friends and colleagues for the very police forces that are supposed sion Accomplished.’’ joining us here on this very important to be on the ground helping to provide By that time, approximately 175 4-year anniversary of the illegal attack security. Americans had lost their lives in com- and subsequent occupation of Iraq. We Well, in the final analysis, our only bat. Too many, but 175. Yet 3,197 lives need now to change these cir- response must be to have an exit strat- later, American lives later, the war cumstances. continues; 3,197 more from the pro- egy. The Out of Iraq Caucus that was f organized 11⁄2 years ago did not say nouncement of ‘‘mission accom- when we should get out; it did not tell plished.’’ Included in this number are OUR SOUTHERN BORDER the President exactly what the strat- 50 fatalities from my home State of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under egy should be. We simply created a New Jersey. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- platform for discussion and debate so This weekend, thousands of pro- uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from Cali- that the Members of Congress would testers took to the streets to demand fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER) is recognized keep their eyes on the ball so that they an end to the war in Iraq. As an early for 60 minutes. would understand what was going on and staunch opponent to this war, I Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, and not have information swept under have watched every single prediction today I discuss a black mark on this the rug. We invited in speakers. We had made by this administration. They administration. And while I realize this generals to come in; we had writers to have boldly said what they predicted, is the fourth anniversary, and I have come in. We had many people come in and every time the prediction was enjoyed the comments of colleagues, and talk with us about what is going wrong: from the duration of the war, comments with which I may have some on there. But this President doesn’t get wrong; the reception we would receive, disagreement, I would like to discuss it. He is intending to stay there until wrong; the costs, wrong; the number of another issue. Because no matter what he does something called ‘‘win,’’ with casualties, wrong; the existence of we do in Iraq, one way or the other, young people losing their lives, the weapons of mass destruction, wrong. whether we succeed there or not, if our children of families all over America, This administration has proven itself southern borders are not secure, if the not just from inner cities but most of wrong, wrong, wrong. The countless southern borders are open to an inva- them now we are finding coming from number of Americans and Iraqis who sion of illegal immigrants and open to rural America. They will continue to have lost their lives is sad. an invasion of our country by terror- die. The administration should listen to ists and others who would do us harm In another year we are going to have the Baker-Hamilton Commission, and drug dealers and drug cartels, thousands that will be dead. In another which has offered a stinging assess- America is in great jeopardy. So no year there will be thousands that will ment of virtually every aspect of the matter what is happening overseas, and be injured. And the shame of it all is U.S. venture in Iraq and calls for a re- I would grant you that the President that they won’t find the kind of med- shaping of the American presence and a may have made some mistakes and he ical care. They had a big article today new Middle East democracy initiative may well have been well motivated, and information about the homeless to prevent the country from slipping but his motives in determining the pol- veterans returning from Iraq. They are into anarchy. icy of what is happening at our south- homeless, they are not being cared for, There is a great sense of sadness ern borders is not what is in question. they are not getting the benefits. But among those of us who foresaw over 4 It is his actions. And what we have we are going to continue this war. I years ago the tragedy that is now un- today is a dangerous threat to the safe- would submit to you it is time for a folding in Iraq. The war that many as- ty of our people, the security of our change. Bring our soldiers home. sumed would be swift and certain now country at our southern border.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:32 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.069 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2663 b 2215 Unbeknownst to Officers Ramos and If you have paid the debt in full, then Today I discuss a black mark on this Compean, a bullet hit the illegal drug please disregard this notice and notify the United States Attorney’s Office immediately administration in terms of the security smuggler in the left buttocks. Other agents, including two supervisors, were by returning a copy of this letter with a copy of our country, a vile crime which has of the receipt(s). been committed against two law en- nearby and could not see what was Sincerely, forcement officers whose job it has going on, but we have every reason to JOHNNY SUTTON, been to protect our families and our understand they heard the shots be- United States Attorney. communities by keeping control of cause they were that close. To add insult to injury, a letter from America’s borders. The sad episode When the abandoned van was exam- U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton’s office started back on February 17, 2005, just ined, 743 pounds of marijuana were was sent on March 14 to the families, another routine day for Border Patrol found. The payload was seized, and one as I say, of both of these officers. And Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose would think that congratulations were I have it right here, and let me read Compean. Both were Border Patrol vet- in order. After all, Ramos and Compean that to you, which I have just sub- erans with unblemished service were heroes, weren’t they? They had mitted for the RECORD. records. Agent Ramos, in fact, had been responsible for taking off the Final Litigation Unit of the United been nominated for Border Patrol street $1 million worth of drugs bound State’s Attorney’s Office is in charge of Agent of the Year. for our communities. Good job, fellas, collecting your criminal debt. The As they made their rounds that day 2 right? No. Wrong. Agents Ramos and amount you owe is due now and will be years ago, they checked on a tripped Compean, not the illegal drug smug- delinquent after 30 days. Delinquency sensor near the border. Agent Compean gler, are at this moment languishing in may result in certain penalties being discovered footprints and drag marks, Federal prison, serving 11- to 12-year added. Please be advised that the the usual indication of a drug load sentences, and, in fact, they are in soli- United States may enforce the judg- being smuggled across the river. He tary confinement. ment for the full amount as provided spotted a vehicle, then radioed in the This is the worst miscarriage of jus- by law. description and followed the suspect. tice that I have seen in my 25 years of This is to a family of a law enforce- The suspect realized that he had been public service. It is a nightmare for the ment officer now who is languishing spotted and turned around to rush back two Border Patrol agents who willingly away in solitary confinement, and the towards Mexico. Agent Ramos then ob- risked their lives protecting us for 5 family is being destroyed. Talk about served the van driving at a very high and 10 years. For their families, this is cruelty. rate of speed, and, after the driver ig- a hellish and destructive nightmare. The Compean family has already lost nored commands to pull over, Ramos They are losing everything. their home, and they have no health gave chase. And just today the Compean family insurance, and now they receive a let- By the way, according to the pros- was sent a letter signed by Attorney ter like this from the U.S. attorney. ecuting attorney, pursuing a fleeing General Johnny Sutton, who pros- I hope the American people are un- suspect without a supervisor’s permis- ecuted their loved one, their husband, derstanding the horror story that we sion is against the Border Patrol pol- asking for them to pay court costs of are putting these two Border Patrol icy. Now, get this. We are being told $2,800 while their husband has been agents through. And our President that just pursuing someone who has sent away to prison and their family is knows about this. His protege, the U.S. come across the border in a vehicle, being condemned to destitution, losing attorney, knows about this, and I will without permission of a supervisor, is their health insurance, and then they tell you that, yes, Attorney General an illegal act, is against the rules for get a letter asking for them to pay the Gonzales knows about this. our Border Patrol agents. Whoever court costs. I would offer this up for So how come the agents were pros- made that rule up? I wonder if the drug the RECORD. ecuted and not the drug smuggler? Why smugglers and the terrorists know U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, is it that the Border Patrol agents U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, about that rule? have been treated so ruthlessly and The drug smuggler, then, in this par- San Antonio, TX, March 14, 2007. without mercy by the U.S. attorney ticular instance, abandoned his vehicle Re $2,800.00 and penalties and costs; Court and by the Justice Department, and, and fled towards Mexico on foot, but he No. EP05CR856(2); Judgment Date: Octo- was intercepted by one of the agents, ber 23, 2006, USAO #2007Z00182/001 yes, by the President of the United Agent Compean. Once again, ignoring JOSE ALONSO COMPEAN, States? The whole rotten episode has turned several commands by Agent Compean El Paso, TX. DEAR MR. COMPEAN: On the date listed justice on its head. The book was to stop, a physical altercation ensued, above, you were ordered to pay the Court. thrown at heroes who protect us, while with Compean ending up in the ditch. The Financial Litigation Unit of the United Seeing his opportunity, the smuggler the drug smuggler got immunity. Ac- States Attorney’s Office is in charge of col- cording to U.S. Attorney Johnny Sut- ran toward the border. According to lecting your criminal debt. With the fol- Agent Compean’s sworn statement, lowing exceptions, the amount you owe is ton, who was a longtime Bush ap- while running, the suspect turned and due now and will be delinquent after 30 days. pointee and protege, a friend of the pointed something shiny with his left Delinquency may result in certain penalties President, Ramos and Compean are not hand. Believing that his life was in being added to the debt pursuant to 18 U.S.C. heroes. In fact, he considers the two of- danger, Agent Compean opens fire. § 3612. Your cashier’s check or money order, ficers to be criminals, charging them payable to the Clerk, U.S. District Court, with assault with serious bodily injury, Now, how long do you have to deter- should be mailed to the United States mine whether that is a gun in the assault with a deadly weapon, dis- Clerk’s Office, U.S. Courthouse, 511 E. San charge of a firearm while committing a man’s hand as he runs away and aims Antonio St., Room 350, El Paso, Texas 79901. something at you? Please note that personal checks are not ac- crime of violence, which carries a man- Hearing the gunshots, Agent Ramos cepted. datory minimum sentence of 10 years, came to the aid of his fellow officer. The exceptions to immediate payment in and a civil rights violation. Sutton He, too, shouted for the smuggler to full are as follows: claims he had no choice but to pros- stop, but instead of obeying his com- The terms of your judgment provide other- ecute the two Border Patrol agents be- wise, or cause, according to Sutton, they broke mand, the illegal drug smuggler once You have made an agreement with the again turned and ran and, as he was Court or your probation officer, or the law. And when they violated proce- running, again turned and pointed You have entered into a satisfactory re- dures for discharging their weapons, something shiny at Ramos, who at that payment agreement with this office, or they discharged their weapons at a moment shot his weapon once. You are presently incarcerated. fleeing suspect. That was not per- After disappearing into the banks of If you are presently incarcerated, you may mitted. begin paying on your debt through the In- The procedures were not followed, the Rio Grande, the smuggler re- mate Financial Responsibility Program. Re- appeared on the Mexican side where he gardless of the foregoing exceptions to im- and that is true. They didn’t know ab- jumped into a waiting van, which was mediate payment in full, please be advised solutely for sure he didn’t have a gun. waiting for him. Obviously, an orga- that the United States may enforce the judg- They thought he did. But where do we nized situation. ment for the full amount as provided by law. have rules saying that a Border Patrol

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:32 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19MR7.071 H19MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 19, 2007 agent has to be shot and wounded be- smuggler was then brought back into Compean’s belief that the smuggler had fore he can use his weapon? the United States, given free medical a weapon in his hand. Sutton could have granted immunity care for his injuries, all at taxpayer ex- Later, the drug dealer’s family, and to law enforcement officers and thrown pense. this is really important; later the drug the book at the drug smuggler. That is One wonders at the outcome and dealer’s family verified to a news re- what would have made sense. After all, what would have happened if Mr. Sut- porter that he always carried a gun and these two law enforcement officers had ton would have spent one-tenth the ef- that he had been making deliveries of a perfect, clean record. The drug smug- fort trying to find this criminal and drugs for a long time. gler was a drug smuggler. trying to demand his extradition and b 2230 But, instead, Johnny Sutton, our punishment for smuggling narcotics U.S. attorney, protege of the President, into our country, rather than focusing That, of course, never made it into chose to side with the drug smuggler, on our law enforcement officers who the trial or to the jury. and threw the book at the Border Pa- are there to protect us and trying to It is important to understand that trol agents. This was totally discre- find a way to bring them down. only three individuals were eye- tionary on the part of Johnny Sutton, The drug smuggler was portrayed by witnesses to the crucial events of that who continues to say he had no choice this U.S. attorney as the victim. He day: the two accused border agents and but to bring charges against the Border was portrayed that to the jury and to a self-admitted drug smuggler. The Patrol agents. No, he could have given the public as the victim because the other Border Patrol agents who re- the immunity for a lack of procedure drug smuggler swears he wasn’t armed, sponded to the scene and perhaps heard to the Border Patrol agents and thrown and, of course, the U.S. attorney took some of the shots testified under im- the book at the drug dealer. This was the word of the drug smuggler rather munity and contradicted themselves an indefensible decision, and now Sut- than the law enforcement agents that several times on the witness stand. ton lies to us with the suggestion that he wasn’t armed. Sure, a drug smuggler And why did that happen? What was he didn’t have a choice to prosecute. has $1 million worth of drugs and he is the problem there? So how does this incident then mush- not armed. Most importantly, when we are look- room into this matter of the ultimate The jury is told that Davila was just ing at this, we know that their view of and utter destruction of the lives of trying to raise money to buy medicine events was completely obscured. They these two Border Patrol agents and for his sick mother, and he had never did not see what was going on, these their families? After the incident, the smuggled drugs before. So the U.S. at- other agents, the supervisors, because drug smuggler, also known as Aldrete- torney made that claim to the jury and there was a 12-foot-high berm on the Davila, contacted Rene Sanchez, a painted the worst possible picture of edge of a levee right across from an ac- childhood friend, for advice. Why did Ramos and Compean. cess road where all this was happening. he call Rene Sanchez? Because Sanchez Then our government takes the word None of the other agents could have is a current Border Patrol agent in Ari- of this nefarious drug-dealing char- seen what transpired on the other side zona. Now, instead of turning in this acter over two law enforcement offi- of this berm. Well, they heard the drug smuggler, even though he was a cers, again portraying that to the jury shots; yet these agents, these same friend, an old, longtime friend, he as what they believed to be the case. agents, two of them at least who were didn’t turn in the drug smuggler. He In short, the initial decision to pros- the supervisors of Ramos and Compean, went to the authorities, and this law ecute the two Border Patrol agents in- were threatened that if they didn’t tes- enforcement officer, who was sworn to stead of the drug smuggler was indefen- tify against Ramos and Compean, they uphold the laws of the United States, sible. And then our U.S. attorney would be prosecuted themselves. Is this chose to intervene on the behalf of his moved forward with a vigor to beat intimidation? childhood friend who was smuggling these two men down, perhaps just to The fact is these two supervisors drugs, a mule for the drug cartel. He protect a wrong decision. didn’t make a report on the incident. was also called as a character witness, Well, Mr. Sutton’s only defense of They didn’t ask Ramos and Compean this same man, on the drug smuggler’s this wrong decision is to cover up the about the incident. It wasn’t Ramos behalf during the trial in which he de- horrendous decision. And how did he do and Compean who falsified a report. scribed how the drug smuggler actually that? He has to demonize the two Bor- They were never asked by their super- was a very fine and decent man. der Patrol agents and has to make sure visors because no one wanted to fill out Well, Mr. Sanchez contacted the De- they get the maximum penalty. 5 hours’ worth of paperwork. And then partment of Homeland Security, who, But this doesn’t meet the smell test. in comes the U.S. attorney making this in turn, decided to open an investiga- Anyone who comes close to this case a criminal offense. tion into the conduct of Ramos and knows it stinks. According to the De- Well, it begs the question of why the Compean. What? A drug smuggler with partment of Homeland Security Office two supervisors needed immunity be- 750 pounds of narcotics is thwarted of Inspector General’s report, which in- fore they could testify. Why is it that from making his delivery and then cludes Agent Compean’s sworn state- they needed immunity? If they weren’t complains he was shot at, and our gov- ment that he repeatedly stated that he involved in the incident, why were they ernment decides to investigate the law believed that the drug smuggler had a offered immunity? Well, they were enforcement officers? Something is weapon, and that he felt threatened, given immunity by Johnny Sutton be- really wrong with this picture. the Border Patrol training allows for cause he was threatening them. He was Mr. Sutton had every chance to focus the use of deadly force when an agent threatening, you either do this, or you his enormous prosecutorial powers on fears imminent bodily injury or death. are the one who is going to be pros- the drug dealer. He chose to target the The two officers said that under oath. ecuted for not filing a report on this enforcement officers because maybe Both officers testified they saw shooting incident. This calls into ques- they weren’t following procedure. He Aldrete-Davila turn and point what tion what effect this all had on the chose to turn a possible procedural vio- they believed to be a weapon at them truthfulness of their testimony. lation by the Border Patrol agents into while he was running away. The U.S. attorney’s version of what a criminal act, rather than prosecuting The wound created by the bullet in happened that day relies almost exclu- a career drug smuggler. this man corroborates the agents’ sively on the testimony of the drug As part of their investigation, the version of events. During the trial, an smuggler. We are talking about what Department of Homeland Security Of- Army doctor, a prosecution witness, I happened firsthand. The other people fice of Inspector General sent Special might add, testified that the drug were across and didn’t see it. They Agent Christopher Sanchez, which is smuggler’s body was bladed away from heard noises. According to the Depart- no relation to the other fellow, into the bullet that struck him. That is ment of Homeland Security investiga- Mexico, and this fellow offered the consistent with the motion of a left- tion, the supervisors heard or knew drug smuggler immunity, an immunity handed person running while pointing about the shooting. That is in the re- deal in exchange for his testimony backwards, causing the body to twist, port of the Department of Homeland against the Border Patrol agents. The once again corroborating Ramos’ and Security investigation.

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And would be dead, well, they can’t prove it dealers think they can just come Johnny Sutton, our U.S. attorney, absolutely; so that has been turned across the border, and this was even be- turned that into a felony, attacking into attempted murder by the U.S. at- fore Ramos and Compean, and we have our law enforcement officers and let- torney. had an invasion of millions of illegal ting the drug dealer go, focusing on our Again, the agents thought the drug immigrants across the southern border, law enforcement officers, trying to find smuggler was pointing something at and that border policy now is destroy- anything he can do to get them and them. Their story has never changed. ing the lives of the only people who are bring them down and anything he can They testified to this in court. The there trying to defend us. do to protect the drug dealer. drug smuggler had just been in a phys- Over 90 Members of Congress have ex- Well, it was their duty, meaning the ical altercation with one of the offi- pressed concern, if not outrage, at the supervisors who were threatened by cers. Of course, the U.S. attorney be- many troubling aspects of this case. Sutton, to change their testimony. It lieved the drug dealer, who swears that Our repeated attempts for Presidential was their duty, not the field agents’, to Compean just fell down. He believes intervention have gone ignored or write a report about this incident. the drug dealer when he said, ‘‘I didn’t rebuffed. Our pleas to keep the officers That is probably what he used to hang have a gun.’’ You have to believe the out on bond pending appeal fell on deaf over their head: You were the ones who drug dealer because he was the only ears. Instead, the President dug in his were supposed to write the report. If one on the scene and he got away, al- heels and sent Tony Snow out to chas- you didn’t, they must have kept this though his family has told reporters tise our efforts to save Ramos and information from you. that he always carried a gun. And it Compean by suggesting, in the Presi- It was never brought up even though does make sense that someone who car- dent’s words, take a closer look at the they were right there. As a matter of ries a million dollars’ worth of drugs facts in the case since these men were fact, the agents that we are talking would be armed. convicted by a jury. about, Ramos and Compean, and all So even though the Department of Johnny Sutton went on public air- agents that are on the border there, are Homeland Security Office of Investiga- waves and lied to the public to dis- prohibited by Border Patrol policy tion determined that all seven officers credit the agents. How many times from filing a written report on a shoot- on the scene knew about or had heard have we heard they shot an unarmed ing. INS firearms policy section 12(b), about the shooting, the U.S. attorney man in the back as he was running 1(g) states: ‘‘Ensure that supervisory granted those officers immunity, away? He wasn’t shot in the back. He personnel or investigative officers are which, now, why did he have to do that was shot in the side, in the buttocks, as aware that employees involved in a if they were just going to tell the he was aiming something at the offi- shooting incident shall not be required truth? To testify against Ramos and cers. He wasn’t just a man. He was a or allowed to submit a written state- Compean. There must have been a drug smuggler. He wasn’t someone who ment of the circumstances surrounding threat there: If you don’t testify this happened across the border. It has been discovered that the the incident.’’ So Ramos and Compean way, well, I am not going to grant you Homeland Security Department lied to were not permitted to file a written re- immunity, which means I can charge Congress and then covered up their lies port, and the supervisors didn’t file it, you with a crime. So, remember, it is because this was all part of the effort and so Johnny Sutton went after the the supervisors’ job, not the agents’, by this administration to demonize the supervisors and threatened them in Ramos and Compean, to fill out the two law enforcement officers, to cover order to get them to testify against written report. up their horrendous mistake and deci- Ramos and Compean. After all, why So this leads to the logical conclu- sion in prosecuting them in the first then would he have to grant them im- sion that these witnesses were intimi- place, but, of course, also trying to munity otherwise? dated into testifying. Our U.S. Attor- ‘‘All written statements regarding ney’s Office intimidated witnesses. keep the lid on the fact that there is a the incident,’’ a shooting incident, They were threatened and then given disaster happening in American secu- ‘‘shall be prepared by the local inves- immunity if they went along. If this in- rity to our southern border. And this tigating officers and shall be based cident would have been kept in per- case, of course, brings attention to the upon an interview of the employees.’’ spective, this whole shooting incident, failure of this administration to pro- So here you have Ramos and and, yes, if the weapons were dis- tect our national security and leaving Compean prohibited from writing their charged without justification, and, us totally vulnerable at our southern own report. Yet Johnny Sutton con- still, when you think someone is aim- border. tinues to claim that the officers filed a ing a gun at you, that is justification, So even today the Department of false report to cover up their crime; but at the very worst, if all supervisors Homeland Security released an official not to cover up that they were not fol- and agents were failing to report a statement by IG Skinner, and this lowing the right procedures, but to shooting, that may or may not have statement, which I will also add for the cover up a crime. The supervisors knew been consistent with the regulations RECORD, is filled with misinformation about the shooting. They didn’t ask governing the discharge of weapons. and inaccuracies about the facts of this Ramos and Compean what had hap- Maybe that was a violation of proce- case. pened, because once they did, it would dure, that those supervisors, along STATEMENT OF RICHARD L. SKINNER, INSPEC- TOR GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND have required 5 hours of additional pa- with those two Border Patrol agents, SECURITY REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION OF perwork. And because the guy got should have worked those extra 5 hours FORMER BORDER PATROL AGENTS IGNACIO away, they didn’t know that he had and filed that report. And do you know RAMOS AND JOSE COMPEAN been wounded. They just assumed that what would have happened? They Remarks by certain Members of Congress the incident was closed. would have been disciplined, and that as reported in the media have stated that So now because people who were just would have been the end of it. The pen- members of my staff lied to Congress. At a trying not to have to do 5 hours’ worth alty for not reporting a shooting is a 5- hearing before the House Oversight and Gov- of paperwork, officers who risk their day suspension. ernment Reform Committee on February 8, lives for us every day are being brought This was an issue of procedural viola- 2007, I stated, in part, the following: tion maybe, not criminality, and there The decision to prosecute former Border down and their lives destroyed because Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose of that, and the drug dealers go free. is a serious question about the viabil- Compean was made by the Department of By no means did anyone’s action ity of those mandated procedures that Justice, not by my Office. My Office con- raise to the level of criminality. What we are talking about that you have got ducted the investigation in coordination might be considered unauthorized dis- to really keep your gun holstered even with the United States Attorneys’ Office.

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My staff has acted honestly and in good buttocks, Mr. Compean and Mr. Ramos made ing something at you, and you realize faith. no attempt to arrest him, thus allowing him he has just escaped, that he has been in In a closed Members’ briefing on Sep- to escape back into Mexico. Rather than try an altercation with one of the officers, tember 26, 2006, my staff reported that Mr. to arrest Mr. Aldrete-Davila, Mr. Compean and then later, of course, we find out Compean had said that he and Mr. Ramos picked up the spent shell casings and threw had stated that they ‘‘wanted to shoot a that he was a drug dealer, yes, there them away and instructed another agent to was every reason for them to be con- Mexican.’’ My staff reported this statement do the same. Neither Mr. Compean nor Mr. to me, and then reported it to Representa- Ramos reported the shooting incident to cerned that he might have a weapon tive Michael McCaul and other Members and their supervisor, though required to do so. and shoot them. their staff during the closed briefing. Rep- In conclusion, I am deeply disturbed that resentative McCaul was then serving as these allegations have been made regarding b 2245 Chair of the Subcommittee on Investigations the integrity of my staff I reiterate my staff of the House Homeland Security Committee. acted honestly and in good faith at all times. In fact, his family, again has told a At the time my staff made that statement, And let me note, despite the adminis- reporter, he was armed many times they believed it to be true, although we later tration’s repeated claims that Ramos when he went out, and he was someone learned it was inaccurate. In fact, Mr. who had done this many times before, Compean had stated in a sworn statement and Compean were convicted by a jury that ‘‘my intent was to kill the alien. . .and of their peers, it is important to note drug smuggling, that is. So perhaps the I think Nacho [Ramos] was also trying to that the jury didn’t hear so many of most troubling omission from the trial, kill the alien.’’ The alien Mr. Compean and the facts that were important for them again, was about the drug smuggler Mr. Ramos attempted to kill, Mr. Olsvaldo to come to the truth in this issue. himself. Aldrete-Davila, had come from Mexico and Finally, after 11 months, the com- Already under immunity for smug- escaped back into Mexico. pleted trial transcripts of their trial gling $1 million worth of drugs into the The statement that Mr. Ramos and Mr. country on that day of the shooting, Compean supposedly ‘‘wanted to shoot a were made available. So for 11 months Mexican’’ never was reported in any docu- we haven’t even been able to see the Davila was involved with a second drug ment by my office or by the Department of transcript of this trial. And here we smuggling incident in the months later Justice, and was not introduced at the trial have the Department of Homeland Se- after the first incidents. In October of of Mr. Ramos and Mr. Compean, which had curity telling us that when they were 2005, he again was part of another drug been completed on March 8, 2006, six months giving a briefing to Members of Con- smuggling incident. According to sen- prior to the briefing. That statement also gress, one of the Members of Congress sitive DEA documents obtained by my was not reported by my office to anyone office, the government’s star witness other than then Chairman McCaul and the who is the chairman of an oversight other Members and their staff in attendance subcommittee, that they had made against Ramos and Campeon was ID’d at the closed briefing. misstatements, and then this docu- as the driver of a van filled with an- The briefing my office provided to then ment itself is filled with mis- other 750 pounds of marijuana seized Chairman McCaul and the other Members statements. One wonders about the sin- during a joint DEA-Border Patrol oper- was initiated at his request in his capacity cerity and the professionalism of the ation on October 23, 2005. This was only as Chair of the Subcommittee on Investiga- 6 months after he had been intercepted tions. people in this administration in this Mr. McCaul and the other Members under- very volatile issue dealing with border by Ramos and Campeon. stood that the information my office was control. Something is amiss. Some- So instead of doing the right thing providing was not public, and was not to be thing is causing the system to go and throwing the case out because made public—it was For Official Use Only for askew. their star witness has proven to be an the Committee’s use in discharging its offi- Federal District Judge Kathleen awful, dreadful human being, a profes- cial business. sional drug dealer, instead of throwing At the time my staff tried to accommodate Cordone, another Bush appointee, I then Chairman McCaul by providing an oral might add, would not permit critically the case out, no, the U.S. Attorney briefing, we did not have the benefit of a important aspects of this case to be in- chose to ignore this information; not trial transcript or even a written report of troduced during the trial. She did this only ignore it, but to pressure everyone investigation. Consequently, my staff made at the request of the prosecution. For in the trial to make sure that this in- some misstatements during the briefing, but example, she would not allow any ref- formation that their primary witness, nothing that affected the investigation, the erence to describing the dangerous con- the guy who they are portraying as a trial, the convictions or the sentencings of man who had never done this before, Mr. Ramos and Mr. Compean. ditions of the border. Essentially the The only reason the statement that Mr. jury was supposed to imagine that the and was simply raising money for med- Ramos and Mr. Compean allegedly said they shooting took place in a completely icine for his mother, that the informa- ‘‘wanted to shoot a Mexican’’ has become sterile environment where the likeli- tion he was involved in yet another public is because the terms under which my hood of Border Patrol agents con- drug operation was never disclosed. office briefed the Members have not been fronting armed drug smugglers was not The U.S. Attorney did everything he honored. Others have publicized that inac- a plausible scenario. could to make sure that was not dis- curate information and reported it to the Well, that is absurd. And a recent closed to the jury or the public. media. That information was not used at Johnny Sutton has lied to the Amer- trial nor in the sentencing of Mr. Compean headline in the Washington Times is a or Mr. Ramos. perfect example. It states: ‘‘Officers ican people about this. Every time he The evidence that was introduced at trial Outgunned on the Border.’’ The re- was asked questions about it, he would proved that Mr. Compean and Mr. Ramos at- porter describes in great detail the un- give an answer that sounded like he tempted to shoot Mr. Aldrete-Davila in the precedented surge in violence along our was saying no, there was no second in- back while he was unarmed and running borders fueled by heavily armed illegal cident. But if you examine the words, away from them. gangs who patrol those areas in order that is not what he was saying. He was, Evidence introduced at trial proved that when Mr. Compean and Mr. Ramos at- to protect their criminal enterprises; as unscrupulous lawyers often do, say- tempted to shoot Mr. Aldrete-Davila in the yet this judge didn’t think it was im- ing one thing, but making people think back, they did not know that he had been at- portant for the jury to find out that that he was saying something else. He tempting to smuggle marijuana into this these Border Patrol agents were work- was lying without actually having to country. ing in extreme danger every day. And be technically lying. Evidence introduced at trial proved that thus when they thought they saw him So, what happened? We have their when Mr. Compean and Mr. Ramos at- turning around and aiming something prime witness now involved in another tempted to shoot Mr. Aldrete-Davila in the drug deal operation, and the U.S. At- back, they did not even know that he was in at them, would that be justified? this country illegally. It might not be justified if you are in torney pressures the judge to not per- At no time did Mr. Compean and Mr. downtown USA in some very peaceful mit anything about the second incident Ramos warn their fellow Border Patrol town someplace around the country, or to become known to the jury. They

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Why is common criminals. nately, the judge went along with the the government bending over back- And, yes, Ramos was severely beaten prosecution in this case and then ruled wards to accommodate and protect a in prison, and thus we knew that their that just because the star witness had professional drug mule? lives were in danger for them to be in been arrested again for drug dealing, Our government went to Mexico, this prison and there was a reason to that that was not relevant to this case. sought out the drug smuggler, granted let them be out on appeal. Yet the Jus- A gag order was placed on anyone in- him immunity, issued a border crossing tice Department chose to ignore the volved in the case so no information card and provided him free healthcare, pleas of Members of Congress and the open the second drug smuggling inci- all at America’s expense, and now the pleas for mercy of the families, and the dent could ever reach the jury. fellow thinks he is going to sue the agents were denied bond. So the jury wasn’t allowed to hear U.S. Government for $5 million. I might add that after a lengthy that the drug dealer’s commission of a Perhaps most perplexing is the fact delay, I finally received a letter from second offense while he was waiting for that three of the 12 jurors in the trial the Justice Department claiming to that trial had taken place. We are talk- of Ramos and Campeon later submitted have no choice but to deny bond. By ing about the credibility of the pri- sworn affidavits alleging that they had the way, this was the Justice Depart- mary witness against Ramos and been misled by the jury foreman into ment’s letter to me. I received it just Campeon. believing that if the majority of jurors today telling me why they couldn’t His credibility is not relevant? The voted for a conviction, they had to go give these two, Ramos and Campeon, jury shouldn’t know that this is not along and vote guilty, even though bond and let them out on bond while just a man who is raising money for they thought the defendants were inno- they are do going through their appeal. the medicine for his mother, that that cent. They really have to be very specific is not who he is. Who he really is is a That is right. These are unsophisti- and they have to follow all the rules. professional drug cartel mule who did cated jurors, not very well educated They have to be exactly right in what this often and was arrested again after people, but regular human beings; in- they are doing. Except, of course, they he had been given immunity by our telligent, but not educated in the ways address the letter to ‘‘Congresswoman government, and a pass, I might add, to of the law. They were told by the fore- Rohrabacher.’’ Congresswoman Rohr- go in and out of our country? man of the jury that hung juries would abacher. Well, if they can’t get that The jury also never heard that Chris- not be allowed. The three jurors said, right, why are they playing with the topher Sanchez, the Department of and they have signed written affida- lives of Ramos and Campeon? If they Homeland Security investigator who vits, that they felt pressured to vote can’t get that right, why is it that if took Davila, took him and the removed guilty. One of them said, ‘‘Had we had Ramos and Campeon make a little mis- bullet fragment, which had been re- the option of a hung jury, I truly be- take in their procedure, that they get moved from him, this Department of lieve the outcome may have been dif- the book thrown at them? Homeland Security investigator took ferent.’’ Also let me note this ‘‘Congress- Another juror said, ‘‘I think I might him to his personal residence for a woman Rohrabacher’’ letter to me not have changed my vote to guilty night after he was released from an from the Justice Department is just had I known that a hung jury was an American hospital which got this bul- another example of the contempt that option. I did not think the defendants let fragment out and the bullet frag- this administration has demonstrated were guilty of the assaults or the civil ment was in his possession. So we have time and again for congressional over- rights violations.’’ a negligent action that broke the chain The judge, again at the urging of the sight and congressional concerns. This Attorney General, this Presi- of custody for this vital piece of evi- prosecutor, denied a request that the dent, has time and again, instead of dence. two agents that we are talking about, What we are talking about here is treating the legislative branch as Ramos and Campeon, be permitted to something that deserves the respect something that any lawyer can tell you remain free on bond until the appeal that we do deserve, as the presidency is the type of sloppiness that taints could be heard. Common criminals are evidence and disqualifies it from being permitted to stay out on bond until deserves, time and again we have been used by the prosecution. That wasn’t their appeal is heard, but not these two shown contempt. We have had people in permitted to be told to the jury. Border Patrol agents. communicating to us, we put questions What is going on? Our Border Patrol I stand before you, Mr. Speaker. Here in to the Attorney General and get agents make one possible procedural we are, and right now as we are speak- calls back from people four or five lay- mistake in the field in an instanta- ing Border Patrol agents Ignacio ers down. Here we are getting an an- neous reaction to a man who might be Ramos and Campeon are languishing in swer back from someone who doesn’t shooting at them, and the book is solitary confinement in Federal prisons even know that I am not a ‘‘Congress- thrown at them. ‘‘You make any mis- as a direct result of the mean-spirited, woman Rohrabacher.’’ Yes, that is con- take and we are going to squash you ruthless prosecution that was brought tempt, and they will pay the price for like a bug.’’ But when they make a upon them by our Justice Department that contempt. mistake about breaking the chain of and with the backing of the President Our pleas as Members of Congress evidence and actually taking a witness of the United States. were not unfounded. Members warned putting them in a prosecutor’s home, Ramos and Campeon were ripped the administration that Ramos and totally violating procedures and taint- away from their families on January Campeon faced imminent danger once ing the prosecutorial case, well, those 17, 2007, and forced to begin serving they entered the respective Federal mistakes in procedure are just ignored. their unjust 11 and 12 year prison sen- correctional facilities. Not only were They are just ignored. tences all because our own Federal they not properly protected, Agent Why is it that the two heroes who are Government chose to take the word of Ramos was placed in a facility known protecting us with their bodies every a drug smuggler and give him immu- to be infiltrated by illegal Mexican day of their life have the book thrown nity and take his word over that of two gang members, and within 8 days of his at them, and if they can possibly turn law enforcement officers and throw the arrival, Agent Ramos was savagely a mistake into a felony, they are de- book at them, even though those two beaten by five of those illegal Mexican stroyed; but the U.S. Attorney’s Office, law enforcement officers had put their gang members. if they make a mistake, or the Depart- lives on the line to protect the borders Instead of sending him to a minimum ment of Homeland Security, which now of the United States, protect our fami- security prison or letting him be out admits that they made misstatements lies and our communities for 5 and 10 on bond, the administration decided to to a group of Congressmen inves- years, risking their lives for us. make an example of him. They tigating this issue, and then I might I, along with a dozen other Members, wouldn’t even send him to a minimum add for 4 months covered up the fact signed on to a letter requesting that security prison where he would be safe.

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Locked in a cell 23 hours a day, about this case, just as Attorney Gen- David Sipe, Gary Brugman and Gilmer telephone privileges limited to one call eral Gonzales is not. They have already Hernandez, all law enforcement officers of 15 minutes every 30 days, and no advised the President in a horrendous who have been prosecuted by Johnny interaction with other inmates. Mr. way and started him down the road to Sutton. Campeon is suffering the same fate. the situation where he is at today. What we are talking about with The Bureau of Prisons uses the eu- John Sutton prosecuted the good Ramos and Compean is not only a sin phemism to describe their incarcer- guys and gave immunity to the bad against these men, not only a message ation as ‘‘special housing for their own guys. He could have done it the other to all our Border Patrol agents, but protection.’’ Make no mistake about it, way around, but he didn’t. He chose to part of a pattern that is going on in they are in solitary confinement, a prosecute the good guys and give im- which this administration is trying to unit designed as a punitive measure, munity to the bad guys. Sutton has cower our protectors, our law enforce- not a protective measure. Ramos and continually engaged in a propaganda ment officers, from enforcing the law Campeon, two brave Border Patrol campaign aimed at creating a preju- at our border, leaving us totally ex- agents, are suffering a fate not even be- dicial public view against Agents posed. stowed upon murderers and drug deal- Ramos and Compean. He has repeat- The lies are evident. For example, ers. This amounts to cruel and unusual edly stated that ‘‘these corrupt agents Johnny Sutton continually refers to punishment, intentional cruel and un- shot an unarmed man in the back.’’ Ramos and Compean as corrupt agents. usual punishment. This is not true. Well, again, why is our U.S. attorney These two agents could have been The prosecution’s own witness, an out speaking on radio calling them cor- sent to a minimum security prison Army surgeon, testified that the bullet rupt agents? There weren’t any charges where they would be safe. We actually hit Adrete-Davila in the buttocks, not of corruption. In fact, I have looked asked the President, through back in the back. And, of course, he was through this, there has never been a channels, personally, just go to the turned in a way that the bullet entered charge of corruption against either of judge and support the effort to let indicating he was aiming something these men. Yet the U.S. attorney is out them out on bond until the appeal is backwards. And, of course, this was not in the mass media saying they were heard. The next day, it was announced just a man in the back. It was not a corrupt Border Patrol agents. They that no, the administration officially nun or some tourist who happened to have never been charged with corrup- opposes any letting them out on bond. stray across the border. It was a profes- tion because they have a totally clean Well, basically, that was sending a sional drug smuggler who works for a work record. message to everyone who patrols our drug cartel, a mule, a deliveryman for Yes, Ramos had some family prob- borders. He sent the message to every drugs, bringing dangerous substances lems years ago, not part of his job, and Border Patrol agent when he said not into our neighborhoods in order to Mr. Sutton, of course, has chosen to only are you going to be prosecuted, threaten our schools and our children. bring that personal matter up in order but you will be destroyed, you will be Remember, since the drug smuggler to vilify Mr. Ramos. But in terms of obliterated, you will be smashed like a absconded into Mexico, there was no that, everybody understands you can bug if you get in the way of what we way to know whether he was armed or have family problems. This had noth- want to happen down at the border. not, yet Sutton chose to believe the ing to do with his job. In fact, Ramos President Bush has essentially dis- drug smuggler who said he was not had been nominated for Border Patrol mantled our ability to control Amer- armed, even those the smuggler’s own Agent of the Year, and there is no cor- ica’s southern border. Any agent who family members say he has been smug- ruption, yet Johnny Sutton lies and gets in the way will be squashed, as I gling drugs since he was 14 and was ‘‘al- says these corrupt Border Patrol have said. So much for the President’s ways armed.’’ agents. compassion. So much for his talk about So there is no question that he was a Johnny Sutton, when asked whether Christian charity. Ramos and Campeon member of a drug cartel, but Johnny there was a second incident, lies and are languishing in solitary confine- Sutton takes the drug smuggler’s word says something that makes it sound ment. They are being brutalized. There over the law enforcement agents’, and like there wasn’t a second incident. is cruel and unusual punishment being he portrays the drug smuggler to the But in reality his words are just tech- dealt out to them because they dared jury in a dishonest way and keeps from nically not a lie, but what he is pre- challenge the President. them information that would expose senting is an untruth. That is what un- the drug dealer as a professional drug scrupulous lawyers do. b 2300 dealer and not as he was portrayed be- What is the real significance of this I don’t want to hear anything more fore the jury. case? The U.S. Attorney’s despicable about compassion from a man who lets Johnny Sutton turned the drug deal- prosecution of these Border Patrol that happen to our brave defenders, er in front of the jury into a victim. He agents has put Border Patrol agents on and then focuses us on a far-away war was just trying to raise money for med- notice: Any use of force to protect while letting terrorists and drug deal- icine for his dear mother and had never America, to secure our borders, and ers penetrate our southern border. done drugs before. Sutton turned re- you will go to prison, and your life will Since January 17, when the propa- ality on its head. He sided with the be destroyed. ganda machine and smear campaign drug smuggler over two men who risk The consequences for Ramos and against Compean and Ramos was fully their lives every day to protect us. Compean in this case extend far beyond unleashed by the President, by Tony So now they must be destroyed to the destruction of these two men and Snow, and his protege, the U.S. Attor- protect the mistake that was made not their families. Yes, it is horrible that ney Johnny Sutton, more questions only in prosecuting them, but the mis- these families are being driven into than answers have arisen. Both Tony takes that are made in policy down at destitution, and now they add insult to Snow and Johnny Sutton smugly lec- the border that are putting our country injury, sending them a bill. The tured the American people and Mem- at risk. These two Border Patrol Compeans have lost their home. There bers of Congress to ‘‘take a closer look agents are being destroyed to protect are three kids in that family, and they at this case.’’ And as the President said Sutton’s failure. They are being de- do not have health insurance, and their in his own words, ‘‘Take a sober look stroyed to protect Gonzales’ job, and lives are being shattered, and Johnny at this case.’’ they are being destroyed to protect the Sutton sends them a bill to rub their Well, Mr. Speaker, I have closely ex- President’s legacy, because all of those nose in the fact that their father is in amined this case, and maybe it would are at stake if the people learn the prison in solitary confinement.

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Our southern government’s decisions to prosecute southern border and stop the criminal border is open not just to an invading law enforcement officers in the United illegal aliens from entering our coun- army of illegal immigrants, but, yes, to States, especially those law enforce- try. drug dealers like the ones like Ramos ment officers who are trying to stop This case shows why a guest worker and Compean confronted, and, yes, to drug dealers who are coming in from program or amnesty program is not terrorists. Mexico, and stop the invasion of illegal even remotely feasible until we can What if it was found that that van immigrants who are pouring into our control our southern border. This is a that Davila was in turned out not to country from Mexico. country that cannot or refuses not to possess a million dollars’ worth of b 2310 stop these illegal aliens that are pour- drugs, but instead it was a dirty bomb ing into our country. This country’s in that van; and if that drug dealer The Mexican government is having policy has not stopped this invasion of wasn’t a Mexican, but instead turned an undue influence on the decision of our country, and if we do not do this out to be an Arab terrorist on the way our government prosecutors in order to and we do not support those who are to a target in the United States? Well, make concessions to the Mexican gov- protecting us in our southern border, these two men, instead of being in soli- ernment. If our government is actually there will be a price to pay. tary confinement, they would be in- prosecuting people who do not deserve On 9/11 we suffered a huge loss when vited to the White House and be con- to be prosecuted, the American people people flew airplanes into buildings, gratulated and be made heroes. have a right to know what political de- but when it is fully understood, and I Now there is a bigger agenda here. cisions are being made in coming for- am sure the message has gone out not There is a hidden agenda here at play ward with these indefensible prosecu- just to our border patrol agents but to with the Ramos and Compean prosecu- tions. the drug dealers and the terrorists tion. The American people have a right Did Ramos and Campean make mis- throughout the world about what the to know who gave the order to go takes? Maybe. Should they have been situation is on our southern border, we ahead to prosecute Ramos and punished and reprimanded for them? could end up with a catastrophe in the Compean in the first place. I am sure Maybe. Should they have been charged making. We need to protect our south- Gonzales was in on it, and we need to with a crime? Absolutely not. By doing ern border. We need to protect it be- know that. We also need to know as so, the Justice Department has demor- cause that is the protection that we this case progressed where the Presi- alized our Nation’s defenders on our can give to our communities, to our dent and Mr. Gonzales played a role in southern border. families. making decisions as to where they These are the facts. These are the Those border patrol agents, that thin would be imprisoned, and if they would facts that have engaged the public, green line of individuals who risk their get out on bail during the time of ap- causing Americans to wonder what in lives for us, they are our first and last peal. God’s name is going on with our gov- line of defense between chaos and may- How did an incident that could have ernment, with our President. What is hem and murder and the lives of our easily been resolved through an admin- their President thinking? How could families. istrative reprimand within the Border our President be as mean-spirited and I would ask that all of us make sure Patrol itself spiral into charging them arrogant as to not hear the pleas of so that we let everyone know, our elected with attempted murder and a civil many citizens and to hear the pleas for officials and the executive branch, the rights violation? According to a memo mercy from the families of Ramos and President as well as Members of Con- dealing with a meeting between four Campean. gress, know how strongly we feel that members of the Texas delegation and Yes, there is a hidden agenda here. Ramos and Campean should be par- representatives of the Department of Powerful economic interests want doned and that we should protect our Homeland Security investigating team, cheap labor. They want an open border. southern border and make sure the the Mexican Consulate contacted the They want illegals who work cheap and United States remains safe and secure. who will depress the wages of working U.S. Attorney’s Office on March 4, 2005, f the same day this investigation began. Americans, but the out-of-control flow It seems to fit a disturbing pattern of illegal immigrants is a nightmare at LEAVE OF ABSENCE with all of these other prosecutions this moment for the American people. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- that the administration has moved for- This administration and past admin- sence was granted to: ward with. istrations and policy-makers and big Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (at the request In the Gilmer Hernandez case, the corporate interests in Washington are of Mr. HOYER) for today. Mexican Consulate sent 17 letters to so far out of touch and do not under- Mr. KANJORSKI (at the request of Mr. our government demanding prosecu- stand the reality of what is going on HOYER) for the week of March 19. tion. In the Gary Brugman case, the with this issue, and they do not care Mr. SENSENBRENNER (at the request Mexican consul sat in the courtroom about the suffering of the American of Mr. BOEHNER) for today on account during the trial, and Johnny Sutton people. These elites, they do not care of attending a funeral. went so far as to thank him for his as- that illegal immigrants are pulling f sistance in locating the illegals Sutton down the quality of our health care, used to testify against Brugman. shutting down emergency rooms. They SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED This stinks. We need to get to the do not care that they are undermining By unanimous consent, permission to bottom of this and find out if a foreign the quality of education by over- address the House, following the legis- government is having an undue influ- crowding our classrooms. They do not lative program and any special orders ence on prosecutorial decisions of our care that they are driving down the heretofore entered, was granted to: own law enforcement agencies and wages of middle class working people. (The following Members (at the re- members. This subject of whether there They do not care if our criminal justice quest of Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York) is some type of foreign involvement, system is being stretched to the break- to revise and extend their remarks and meaning the Mexican Government, in ing point, that American citizens are include extraneous material:) prosecutorial decisions here of our own now being victimized and murder and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, for 5 minutes, law enforcement officials, that is now raped and robbed by criminal illegal today. going to be looked into by the Inter- aliens every day. Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. national Organizations, Human Rights The only heroes in this entire system Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, for 5 and Oversight Subcommittee of which I on which ordinary Americans depend minutes, today. am the ranking member. Chairman are those in the thin green line of the Mr. DOGGETT, for 5 minutes, today. DELAHUNT has stated that we will be border patrol. The elites have turned Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, for 5 min- holding hearings into this subject. against our heroes, our defenders. They utes, today.

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A letter from the Chief, Federal Duck Act’’; jointly to the Committees on Trans- Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, March 20, 21, Stamp Office, Department of the Interior, portation and Infrastructure, Oversight and and 22. transmitting the Department’s final rule — Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, Mr. DREIER, for 5 minutes, today and Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting and Con- and the Judiciary. March 20, 21, 22, and 23. servation Stamp Contest Regulations (RIN: 895. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 1018-AU94) received February 27, 2007, pursu- Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, ment of Transportation, transmitting a copy ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee today and March 20, 21, 22, and 23. of a draft bill entitled, ‘‘The Next Generation on Natural Resources. Air Transportation System Financing Re- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, for 5 886. A letter from the Director, Office of form Act of 2007’’; jointly to the Committees minutes, March 20. Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- on Transportation and Infrastructure, Over- Mr. KING of Iowa, for 5 minutes, anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- sight and Government Reform, the Judici- today and March 20, 21, 22, and 23. mitting the Administration’s final rule — ary, Ways and Means, Science and Tech- Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, today and Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; nology, and Natural Resources. Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfers March 20, 21, 22, and 23. f [Docket No. 051104293 5344-02; I.D. 121806B] re- Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, ceived February 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON March 20. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Ms. FOXX, for 5 minutes, March 20. Resources. (The following Member (at his own 887. A letter from the Director, Office of Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of request) to revise and extend his re- Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- committees were delivered to the Clerk marks and include extraneous mate- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- for printing and reference to the proper rial:) mitting the Administration’s final rule — calendar, as follows: Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Mr. COHEN, for 5 minutes, today. [Filed on March 19, 2007] Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Quota Transfers f [Docket No. 051104293 5344-02; I.D. 121806B] re- Mr. WAXMAN: Committee on Oversight ceived February 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Government Reform. H.R. 1433. A bill to SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION AND 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural provide for the treatment of the District of CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RE- Resources. Columbia as a Congressional district for pur- FERRED 888. A letter from the Director, Office of poses of representation in the House of Rep- Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- resentatives, and for other purposes; with an A joint resolution and a concurrent anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- amendment (Rept. 110–52 Pt. 1). Ordered to resolution of the Senate of the fol- mitting the Administration’s final rule — be printed. lowing titles were taken from the Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Mr. WELCH: Committee on Rules. House Speaker’s table and, under the rule, re- Off Alaska; Arrowtooth Flounder and Flat- Resolution 254. Resolution providing for con- ferred as follows: head Sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- sideration of the bill (H.R. 1227) to assist in lands Management Area [Docket No. the provision of affordable housing to low-in- S.J. Res. 5. Joint resolution proclaiming come families affected by Hurricane Katrina Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of 060216045-6045-01; I.D. 122006D] received Feb- ruary 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (Rept. 110–53). Referred to the House Cal- the United States posthumously; to the endar. Committee on the judiciary. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural S. Con. Res. 14. Concurrent resolution com- Resources. f 889. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- memorating the 85th anniversary of the PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS founding of the American Hellenic Edu- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- cational Progressive Association, a leading tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public association for the 1,300,000 United States tion, transmitting the Administration’s final bills and resolutions were introduced citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic and severally referred, as follows: Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Ber- in the United States; to the Committee on By Mr. CULBERSON (for himself, Mr. Oversight and Government Reform. ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 060216045-6045-01; I.D. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. GARRETT f 02010F] received February 28, 2007, pursuant of New Jersey, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina): BILL PRESENTED TO THE Natural Resources. H.R. 1559. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- PRESIDENT 890. A letter from the Director, Office of enue Code of 1986 to exclude from income Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- taxation all compensation received for ac- Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the tive service as a member of the Armed House reports that on March 16, 2007, anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- mitting the Administration’s final rule — Forces of the United States; to the Com- she presented to the President of the Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; mittee on Ways and Means. United States, for his approval, the fol- Tilefish Fishery; Quota Harvested for Part- By Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. lowing bills. time Category [Docket No. 010319075-1217-02; SMITH of New Jersey): H.R. 1129. To provide for the construction, I.D. 121806C] received February 27, 2007, pur- H.R. 1560. A bill to amend the Public operation, and maintenance of an arterial suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in road in St. Louis County, Missouri. mittee on Natural Resources. Alzheimer’s disease research while providing 891. A letter from the Chairman, Defense more help to caregivers and increasing pub- f Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmit- lic education about prevention; to the Com- ADJOURNMENT ting the Board’s First Quarterly Report on mittee on Energy and Commerce. the Status of Significant Unresolved Issues By Mr. WAXMAN (for himself and Mr. Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I with the Department of Energy’s Design and MARKEY): move that the House do now adjourn. Construction Projects, pursuant to Public H.R. 1561. A bill to amend the Public The motion was agreed to; accord- Law 109-702, section 3201; jointly to the Com- Health Service Act and the Federal Food, ingly (at 11 o’clock and 15 minutes mittees on Armed Services and Appropria- Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug p.m.), under its previous order, the tions. safety and oversight, and for other purposes; 892. A letter from the Chairman, Chris- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- topher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, By Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. day, March 20, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., for transmitting the FY 2006 Annual Report of MCCRERY, and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia): morning hour debate. the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foun- H.R. 1562. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- f dation, pursuant to Public Law 102-281, sec- enue Code of 1986 to extend and expand cer- tion 429(b) (106 Stat. 145); jointly to the Com- tain rules with respect to housing in the GO EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, mittees on Financial Services and Science Zones; to the Committee on Ways and ETC. and Technology. Means. 893. A letter from the Chairman and Chief By Mr. BARROW: Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- H.R. 1563. A bill to amend part C of title communications were taken from the tion, transmitting a report on the proposed XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Speaker’s table and referred as follows: fiscal year 2008 budget; jointly to the Com- for a minimum payment rate by Medicare

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Advantage organizations for services fur- gram; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 140: Mr. DELAHUNT. nished by a critical access hospital and a merce, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 146: Mr. ORTIZ. rural health clinic under the Medicare Pro- Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- H.R. 172: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. gram; to the Committee on Ways and Means, quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 196: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. and in addition to the Committee on Energy case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 197: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, Mrs. and Commerce, for a period to be subse- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee MUSGRAVE, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. OBERSTAR. quently determined by the Speaker, in each concerned. H.R. 201: Mr. PALLONE. case for consideration of such provisions as By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 255: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. H.R. 271: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 1572. A bill to amend title 5, United H.R. 303: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee concerned. States Code, to eliminate the discriminatory and Mr. CALVERT. By Mr. BISHOP of New York (for him- treatment of the District of Columbia under H.R. 327: Mrs. CAPITO, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- self, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. the provisions of law commonly referred to GERS, Mr. WU, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. SPACE, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, and Mr. as the ‘‘Hatch Act‘‘; to the Committee on MITCHELL, Mr. BUYER, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. MIL- COURTNEY): Oversight and Government Reform. LER of Florida, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, H.R. 1564. A bill to amend the Federal By Mr. SIMPSON (for himself and Mr. Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. MCNERNEY, and Mr. TIM Water Pollution Control Act to provide addi- INSLEE): MURPHY of Pennsylvania. tional protection to estuaries of national sig- H.R. 1573. A bill to modify the boundary of H.R. 423: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. nificance; to the Committee on Transpor- the Minidoka Internment National Monu- H.R. 493: Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. COOPER, and tation and Infrastructure. ment, to establish the Minidoka National Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Historic Site, to authorize the Secretary of By Mr. CAPUANO: H.R. 526: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 1565. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- the Interior to convey certain land and im- H.R. 545: Mrs. CUBIN. tion Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the provements of the Gooding Division of the H.R. 551: Mr. GALLEGLY. conversion of leadership PAC funds to per- Minidoka Project, Idaho, and for other pur- H.R. 553: Mr. WILSON of Ohio. sonal use; to the Committee on House Ad- poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 583: Mr. FARR, Mr. HINCHEY, and Ms. ministration. sources. ZOE LOFGREN of California. By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Ms. KIL- By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: H.R. 592: Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. SIRES, PATRICK, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JACKSON- H.R. 1574. A bill to amend the Homeland and Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. LEE of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. Security Act of 2002 to preserve State au- H.R. 606: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. WATT, thority to ensure the security of chemical fa- H.R. 612: Mr. HARE and Mr. MILLER of Flor- Mr. FATTAH, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, cilities; to the Committee on Energy and ida. Mr. STUPAK, Mr. RUSH, Mr. RANGEL, Commerce. H.R. 634: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. CARSON, By Mr. STUPAK (for himself and Mr. and Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Mr. ELLISON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, KILDEE): H.R. 643: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Ms. WATSON, Ms. WATERS, Mr. JEF- H.R. 1575. A bill to reaffirm and clarify the H.R. 658: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mrs. FERSON, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. TOWNS, Federal relationship of the Burt Lake Band CUBIN, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. HELLER. Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. DELAHUNT, as a distinct federally recognized Indian H.R. 661: Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. LANTOS. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. Tribe, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 695: Mr. MEEKS of New York. IND OORE COHEN, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 734: Mr. K and Mr. M of Kan- BERMAN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for sas. H.R. 748: Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. ALTMIRE, and Ms. MCCOTTER, and Mr. FRANK of Massa- himself, Mr. CAMP of Michigan, Mr. KAPTUR. chusetts): KIND, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. CANTOR, H.R. 760: Mr. WOLF and Mr. MCNERNEY. H.R. 1566. A bill to award a Congressional Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- H.R. 790: Mr. REHBERG. Gold Medal to Stevie Wonder, in recognition gia, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. H.R. 797: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. of his ground-breaking musical achieve- GERLACH, Mr. MURPHY of Con- HARE, Mr. BUYER, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. ments, activism, and contributions to the necticut, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mrs. LAMBORN, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. MCNERNEY, music industry; to the Committee on Finan- TAUSCHER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. BARTLETT of and Mr. ORTIZ. cial Services. Maryland, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. H.R. 840: Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mrs. By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mrs. WIL- GILCHREST, Mr. KUHL of New York, NAPOLITANO, Mr. HOLT, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. SON of New Mexico, Mr. SMITH of Mr. PATRICK MURPHY of Pennsyl- HONDA, Ms. BERKLEY, and Mrs. JONES of Washington, and Mr. PAYNE): vania, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. Ohio. H.R. 1567. A bill to amend the Foreign As- EHLERS, Mr. BISHOP of New York, and H.R. 854: Mr. KLEIN of Florida. sistance Act of 1961 to provide increased as- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey): H.R. 947: Mr. PAYNE. sistance for the prevention, treatment, and H.R. 1576. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 969: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. control of tuberculosis, and for other pur- enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the SHEA-PORTER, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, special rule for contributions of qualified BLUMENAUER, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, and in addition to the Committee on Energy conservation contributions; to the Com- Mr. BERMAN, Mr. WYNN, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. and Commerce, for a period to be subse- mittee on Ways and Means. EHLERS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. HODES California, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. HASTINGS of case for consideration of such provisions as H. Res. 253. A resolution electing a Member Florida, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. KIRK, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee to a certain standing committee of the Mr. ALLEN, and Mr. ROTHMAN. concerned. House of Representatives; considered and H.R. 970: Mr. GORDON and Ms. ESHOO. By Mr. KNOLLENBERG: agreed to. H.R. 971: Mr. HAYES, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. H.R. 1568. A bill to establish the Henry By Mr. TOWNS (for himself, Mr. FARR, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. BARRETT Ford Scholarship program to provide schol- HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. CORRINE of South Carolina, Mr. SPRATT, Ms. CASTOR, arships to high-achieving students to pursue BROWN of Florida, Mr. MEEK of Flor- and Ms. HERSETH. undergraduate degrees in mathematics, ida, Mr. BOYD of Florida, and Mr. AL H.R. 1034: Ms. CARSON. science, engineering, and health-related GREEN of Texas): H.R. 1043: Mr. HINCHEY and Mrs. BOYDA of fields; to the Committee on Education and H. Res. 255. A resolution congratulating Kansas. Labor. the Florida A&M University ‘‘Marching 100’’ H.R. 1073: Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MORAN of Vir- By Mr. MCHUGH: Band for all of its accomplishments, includ- ginia, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. H.R. 1569. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ing its performance in the Super Bowl XLI BLUMENAUER, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to suspend the excise tax halftime show; to the Committee on Edu- MCNRNEY, Mr. RANGEL, and Mrs. LOWEY. on highway motor fuels when average United cation and Labor. H.R. 1076: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota and Mr. States retail gasoline prices exceed $2.75 per f RAMSTAD. gallon; to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 1091: Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- Means. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ida. By Mr. MICA: H.R. 1108: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. H.R. 1570. A bill to provide compensation Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1119: Mr. MCCOTTER and Mr. ISRAEL. for certain World War II veterans who sur- H.R. 1125: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. vived the Bataan Death March and were held tions as follows: MILLER of Florida, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. as prisoners of war by the Japanese; to the H.R. 23: Mr. SHULER, Mr. LARSON of Con- BRADY of Texas, and Mr. BARTLETT of Mary- Committee on Armed Services. necticut, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. land. By Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania MCNERNEY, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. H.R. 1134: Mr. BOUCHER. (for himself and Mrs. NAPOLITANO): COURTNEY. H.R. 1144: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 1571. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H.R. 39: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and Mrs. fornia. Social Security Act to eliminate discrimina- LOWEY. H.R. 1147: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. tory copayment rates for outpatient psy- H.R. 82: Mr. HELLER, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. MAR- H.R. 1148: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. CLAY. chiatric services under the Medicare Pro- KEY, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. SPACE. H.R. 1153: Mr. SMITH of Texas.

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H.R. 1222: Mr. ALLEN, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. H.R. 1330: Mr. HINCHEY. of Colorado, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. SHUSTER, BORDALLO, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1363: Mr. KIND. Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mrs. CALVERT, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of H.R. 1384: Mr. FARR, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. TAUSCHER, and Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Tennessee, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. LEWIS of California, and Mr. ROHRABACHER. H.R. 1542: Mr. EMANUEL, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, FARR, Mr. FILNER, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, H.R. 1395: Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Mr. BACA, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, and Mr. Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. H.R. 1400: Mr. WEXLER, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. NADLER. HOOLEY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. FERGUSON, Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 1551: Ms. ESHOO and Ms. BALDWIN. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. KIL- SCHULTZ, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. DAVIS of Ala- H. Con. Res. 45: Mr. FORTUN˜ O. PATRICK, Mr. KIND, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. LARSEN bama, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mr. H. Con. Res. 55: Mr. PAYNE. of Washington, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. TOWNS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. H. Con. Res. 66: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. BOREN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. and Mr. WEXLER. MCINTYRE, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. OLVER, PLATTS, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, H. Con. Res. 71: Mr. FORBES, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. ORTIZ, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCOTT of Mr. HOLT, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. TIBERI, Mrs. and Mr. PASCRELL. Georgia, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. GILLIBRAND, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. KLINE of H. Con. Res. 75: Ms. BORDALLO and Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. SUTTON, and Minnesota, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. TAYLOR. COHEN, Mr. KIRK, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. LINDER, H. Con. Res. 84: Mr. BLUNT, Mr. RANGEL, H.R. 1223: Mr. ALLEN, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. JACK- Mr. JEFFERSON, and Ms. CORRINE BROWN of BORDALLO, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. SON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. Florida. CARSON, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of WELLER, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. MCNULTY, H. Con. Res. 87: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. Tennessee, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. FARR, Mr. Mr. BLUNT, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mrs. FRANK of Massachusetts, and Mrs. MALONEY HALL of New York, Ms. HOOLEY, Ms. JACK- MALONEY of New York, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. of New York. SON-LEE of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, CARNEY, Mr. BONNER, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. H. Con. Res. 92: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KIND, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. DOYLE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. H. Res. 68: Mr. MCGOVERN. LYNCH, Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New KLEIN of Florida, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. CUELLAR, H. Res. 118: Mr. BAKER and Mr. JONES of York, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. Mr. GORDON, Mr. GRAVES, and Mr. SAXTON. North Carolina. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. OLVER, Mr. ORTIZ, Ms. H.R. 1413: Ms. CLARKE and Mr. MCCAUL of H. Res. 158: Mr. MCCOTTER. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. Texas. H. Res. 226: Ms. CARSON, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SHEA- H.R. 1430: Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. BUR- MORAN of Virginia, Mr. COHEN, Mr. HONDA, PORTER, Ms. SUTTON, and Mr. TAYLOR. TON of Indiana, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. H.R. 1225: Mr. DELAHUNT and Mr. ROTHMAN. NEUGEBAUER. H. Res. 227: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. H.R. 1228: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. H.R. 1433: Ms. WATERS, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. MCGOVERN. MITCHELL, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. ANDREWS, and Mr. DELAHUNT. H. Res. 233: Mr. HOLT and Mr. HINOJOSA. SHAYS. H.R. 1439: Mr. BUCHANAn, Mr. PAUL, Mr. H. Res. 240: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. GARRETT H.R. 1232: Mr. SOUDER and Ms. GONZALEZ, Mr. CONAWAY, Mrs. BLACKBURN, of New Jersey, and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Texas. H.R. 1261: Mr. MCHENRY and Mr. ROYCE. and Mr. FARR. H.R. 1268: Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. LANGEVIN, H.R. 1441: Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. f Mr. GRIJALVA, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. CLEAVER, GRIJALVA, and Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. BISHOP of New H.R. 1448: Mr. CLEAVER and Mr. HASTINGS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- York, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. DELAHUNT. of Florida. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H.R. 1284: Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. BERKLEY, H.R. 1457: Mr. MCCOTTER. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. BUYER, Mr. H.R. 1465: Mr. MANZULLO and Mr. HASTINGS Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or STEARNS, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. of Florida. statements on congressional earmarks, BOOZMAN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. H.R. 1497: Mr. WAXMAN. SPACE, and Mr. ORTIZ. H.R. 1498: Mr. PETRI, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 1303: Mr. LANTOS and Mr. ROSS. BOSWELL, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. HOLT, Mr. benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 1304: Mr. MCNERNEY and Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. RAMSTAD, Ms. The amendment to be offered by Ms. LOBIONDO. HOOLEY, and Mr. CARNAHAN. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, or a designee, to H.R. 1306: Mr. MEEK of Florida. H.R. 1505: Mr. LATHAM and Mr. KING of H.R. 1227, the Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing H.R. 1307: Mr. LOBIONDO. Iowa. Recovery Act of 2007, does not contain any H.R. 1314: Mr. SHULER. H.R. 1532: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. HOLT. congressional earmarks, limited tax bene- H.R. 1322: Mr. ALLEN, Mr. LANGEVIN, and H.R. 1538: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, Mr. fits, or limited tariff benefits, as defined in Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. REYES, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. UDALL clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of rule XXI.

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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007 No. 47 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was appoint the Honorable MARK L. PRYOR, a After all, this was a President who called to order by the Honorable MARK Senator from the State of Arkansas, to per- won two elections by the barest of mar- L. PRYOR, a Senator from the State of form the duties of the Chair. gins, first by the Supreme Court. Yet Arkansas. ROBERT C. BYRD, after 9/11, instead of uniting the coun- President pro tempore. try, he has chosen to push the envelope PRAYER Mr. PRYOR thereupon assumed the of his authority. On everything from The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- chair as Acting President pro tempore. the runup to the war in Iraq, to the fered the following prayer: f plan to destroy Social Security, to the Let us pray: RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY use of warrantless wiretapping, this ad- Lord, You have promised to work for LEADER ministration has governed without the good of those who love You. Work compromise. in the lives of our lawmakers, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The political purge of U.S. attorneys strengthening them for every problem, pore. The majority leader is recog- is only the latest example of this Presi- trial, and temptation they face. Open nized. dent’s unhealthy disregard for checks their eyes to see Your hand at work f and balances. Speedy passage of this even in adversity and keep them faith- FIRING OF U.S. ATTORNEYS bill is only the first step the Senate ful to You. Lord, may their lives become models Mr. REID. Mr. President, in today’s must take to deal with the administra- of godly living as You empower them Congressional Weekly, a respected pub- tion’s dangerous power grab. to live worthy of Your Name. Help lication we get back there, there is a We need to get to the bottom of this them to be quick to hear, slow to column on the last page by Craig scandal to find out why these U.S. at- speak, and slow to become angry. Be Crawford which I think is quite illu- torneys were fired. We need to find out their refuge and strength, an ever minating. It is entitled ‘‘The Firing whether the Attorney General and his present help in trouble. Empower them Squad Backfires.’’ deputies testified truthfully when they to maintain justice and to constantly The fingerprints of the President’s top ad- first explained the firings to Congress do what is right. Teach them Your visers are all over the prosecutors’ firing and the American people. scandal, which means trouble for Bush. ways and give them Your peace. Federal prosecutors are enormously We pray in Your holy Name. Amen. Here is the first sentence: powerful individuals. They are the em- f Of all the scandals that increasingly be- bodiment of Federal criminal law. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE devil George W. Bush’s Presidency, none has They make life-and-death decisions more direct ties to the President than the about who to prosecute and who should The Honorable MARK L. PRYOR led flap over firing Federal prosecutors. receive leniency. Their discretion is the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I rise today to express my strong sup- largely unreviewable. They must be I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the port of S. 214, Senator FEINSTEIN’s leg- permitted to carry out their solemn United States of America, and to the Repub- islation to strengthen the independ- duties without any political inter- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ence of U.S. attorneys. There is grow- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ference. ing evidence that the Bush administra- f tion fired Federal prosecutors for im- No one disputes the authority of the APPOINTMENT OF ACTING proper partisan reasons. This legisla- President to name U.S. attorneys at PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE tion is needed to protect the integrity the beginning of his term, subject to of the Federal criminal justice system the advice and consent of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and the autonomy of the chief Federal But it is unprecedented that U.S. at- clerk will please read a communication prosecutors across the country. torneys be terminated in the middle of to the Senate from the President pro The U.S. attorney scandal is another a Presidential term without proper tempore [Mr. BYRD]. example of the arrogance of power. As cause. It is unacceptable for U.S. attor- The assistant legislative clerk read Lord Acton said, power tends to cor- neys to be replaced because they were the following letter: rupt, and absolute power tends to cor- perceived by the White House to be in- U.S. SENATE, rupt absolutely. For too long, the Bush sufficiently partisan or too aggressive PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, in prosecuting public corruption. Washington, DC, March 19, 2007. administration—shielded from over- To the Senate: sight by a Republican-dominated Con- It appears that administration offi- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, gress—enjoyed absolute power, and cials took advantage of a provision of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby they abused it. that they insisted be included in the

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Vacancies district court to appoint a temporary ruption cases across the country. ‘‘The United States district court for a dis- replacement while the permanent I applaud the efforts of Senator FEIN- trict in which the office of the United States nominee undergoes Senate confirma- STEIN, who wrote this legislation and attorney is vacant may appoint a United tion. The Feinstein bill simply restores spoke about it early on. I also applaud States attorney to serve until that vacancy the pre-PATRIOT Act procedure. the efforts of Senators SCHUMER and is filled. The order of appointment by the Conflicting testimony and recently LEAHY, as well as colleagues on the court shall be filed with the clerk of the released e-mails strongly suggest the other side of the aisle who are com- court.’’.¿ American people are not getting from Section 546 of title 28, United States Code, is mitted to getting the truth in this amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the Bush administration the full story matter. I strongly urge the Senate to the following: about this scandal. pass this piece of legislation. Simply ‘‘(c) A person appointed as United States at- In the State of Nevada, as an exam- put, we need to begin to keep politics torney under this section may serve until the ple, Daniel Bogden, a highly respected out of the Federal criminal justice sys- earlier of— career prosecutor, was forced to step tem, which is the way it has always ‘‘(1) the qualification of a United States attor- down. His chosen vocation in life was been. ney for such district appointed by the President to be a Federal prosecutor. He worked under section 541 of this title; or f ‘‘(2) the expiration of 120 days after appoint- as an assistant U.S. attorney for a sig- ment by the Attorney General under this sec- nificant period of time before chosen to SCHEDULE tion. be the U.S. attorney by a Republican, Mr. REID. Mr. President, today, fol- ‘‘(d) If an appointment expires under sub- JOHN ENSIGN, and by the President, lowing the remarks of the leaders, the section (c)(2), the district court for such district who sent his name to us. We were ini- Senate will immediately proceed to S. may appoint a United States attorney to serve until the vacancy is filled. The order of appoint- tially told that Bogden and others were 214, the U.S. attorneys legislation. Last fired for ‘‘performance-related rea- ment by the court shall be filed with the clerk of week, we were able to agree to a unani- the court.’’. sons.’’ But that explanation proved to mous consent that will govern consid- SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. be totally bogus. In fact, Dan Bogden’s eration of this bill. (a) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by personnel review was glowing. We still There will be no rollcall votes today. this Act shall take effect on the date of enact- don’t know why Dan Bogden was fired. We will, however, have three votes be- ment of this Act. What we do know is under the new PA- ginning at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow morn- (b) APPLICATION.— TRIOT Act provision, Mr. Bogden could (1) IN GENERAL.—Any person serving as a ing. These votes will be with respect to United States attorney on the day before the be replaced by someone with no ties to amendments to the U.S. attorneys bill Nevada, and with no input from the date of enactment of this Act who was ap- and then passage of the bill. pointed under section 546 of title 28, United Senate. The damage done to Bogden Following the recess for the party States Code, may serve until the earlier of— personally is irreparable. He can’t conferences on Tuesday, the Senate (A) the qualification of a United States attor- work now as assistant U.S. attorney. will begin to consider the concurrent ney for such district appointed by the President That is part of the process. That is too budget resolution, which was reported under section 541 of that title; or bad. He is a fine man whose reputation (B) 120 days after the date of enactment of by the Budget Committee to the Sen- this Act. has been besmirched. ate floor last Thursday. Meanwhile, we learned of a scheme (2) EXPIRED APPOINTMENTS.—If an appoint- f ment expires under paragraph (1), the district hatched in the White House to replace court for that district may appoint a United all U.S. attorneys. At least one U.S. at- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME States attorney for that district under section torney has stated he was forced to re- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- 546(d) of title 28, United States Code, as added sign because he refused to bend to po- by this Act. pore. Under the previous order, leader- litical pressure regarding ongoing in- ship time is reserved. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- vestigations. Others were fired under pore. Under the previous order, the circumstances that raise the same f committee-reported amendment is question. In the State of Arkansas, the PRESERVING UNITED STATES AT- agreed to and the motion to reconsider U.S. attorney was fired and replaced by TORNEY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF is laid upon the table. one of Karl Rove’s underlings. 2007 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I The Attorney General and his depu- suggest the absence of a quorum. ties told Congress these firings were The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- not politically motivated. But accord- pore. Under the previous order, the pore. The clerk will call the roll. ing to newly released e-mails, White Senate will proceed to the consider- The assistant legislative clerk pro- House political operatives such as Mr. ation of S. 214. ceeded to call the roll. Rove were involved in the decision- The clerk will report the bill by title. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I making. Kyl Sampson, who eventually The assistant legislative clerk read ask unanimous consent that the order became Chief of Staff to Attorney Gen- as follows: for the quorum call be rescinded. eral Gonzales, wrote an e-mail that dis- A bill (S. 214) to amend chapter 35 of title The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tinguished between those U.S. attor- 28, United States Code, to preserve the inde- pore. Without objection, it is so or- neys who were ‘‘loyal Bushies’’ and pendence of the United States Attorneys. dered. those who were not. Dan Bogden and There being no objection, the Senate Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I other U.S. attorneys who were fired proceeded to consider the bill which rise today to speak in support of S. 214, last December were not ‘‘loyal had been reported from the Committee the bill the leader just referred to. This Bushies.’’ on the Judiciary, with an amendment, is a bill that simply reinstates the Sen- What I am worried about—and it as follows: ate’s role in the confirmation process hasn’t come out yet—is what about (The part of the bill intended to be of U.S. attorneys. It is a bill I intro- those who were loyal Bushies? Were stricken is shown in boldface brackets duced with Senator LEAHY on January these people prosecuting people be- and the part of the bill intended to be 9, 2007, days after I first learned in cause of the political involvement of inserted is shown in italic.) early December that officials from the White House? Perhaps so. S. 214 main Justice called a handful of U.S. The real question is whether being a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- attorneys from around the country and ‘‘loyal Bushie’’ meant letting partisan resentatives of the United States of America in forced them to resign their positions consideration poison law enforcement Congress assembled, without cause.

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It was made in conference without administration that the Attorney Gen- partment tried to avoid Senate con- Democratic Senators present. To the eral should have an exclusive authority firmation to reward political allies: best of my knowledge, it was made to appoint interim U.S. attorneys. But, We in no way politicized these decisions. without the knowledge of any Senator, in fact, history paints a much different Republican or Democrat. It is my un- picture. Two days later, the Attorney General derstanding this was a request from When first looking into this issue, I reiterated this position when he came the Justice Department that was pre- found that the statutes had given the before the Senate Judiciary Committee sented by Will Moschella to the staff of courts the authority to appoint an in- on January 18 of this year and said: the Judiciary Committee and, without terim U.S. attorney and that this dated I would never, ever make a change in the the knowledge of Senators, was put back as far as the Civil War. Specifi- United States attorney position for political into the bill. It then gave the President cally, the authority was first vested reasons. the authority essentially to appoint a with the circuit courts in March of That is a categorical and definitive U.S. attorney without confirmation for 1863. Then, in 1898, a House of Rep- monosyllabic statement. However, the the remainder of his term. resentatives report explained that Department had to backtrack when it The bill, S. 214, that is before the while Congress believed it was impor- became evident that the former U.S. Senate today simply returns the law tant to have the courts appoint an in- attorney from your State, Mr. Presi- the way it was before this action took terim U.S. attorney, there was a prob- dent, Arkansas, Bud Cummins, was place in March of 2006. lem relying on circuit courts ‘‘since simply replaced in order to make room Today, just a little more than 2 the circuit justice is not always to be for Tim Griffin, who had served as Karl months after I first learned about this found in the circuit and time is wasted Rove’s special assistant and had been situation, additional information has in ascertaining his whereabouts.’’ in charge of opposition research come to light. But rather than alle- Therefore, at that time, the interim against Democratic candidates for the viating the concerns and answering appointment authority was switched to Republican National Committee. questions, we are now faced with new the district courts; that is, in 1898 it Less than a month later, the Deputy and more serious allegations. In fact, was switched to the district courts. Attorney General confirmed this fact the big question looming over this de- Thus, for almost 100 years, the district when he testified before the Senate Ju- bate is whether the Attorney General courts were in charge of appointing in- diciary Committee on February 7, 2007. and others in the Bush administration terim U.S. attorneys, and they did so At that time, he said: have misled the Congress and the pub- with virtually no problems. The fact is there was a change made [in Ar- lic. If true, this is very serious. This structure was left undisturbed kansas] that was not connected, as we said, There are also allegations that the until 1986 when the statute was to the performance of the incumbent, but firings were done because the Depart- changed during the Reagan administra- more related to the opportunity to provide a ment of Justice and the White House tion. In a bill that was introduced by fresh start with a new person in that posi- were both unhappy with some of the Senator Strom Thurmond, the statute tion. U.S. attorneys’ handling of public cor- was changed to give the appointment Deputy Attorney General McNulty, ruption cases. If true this, too, is very authority to the Attorney General, but however, went on to say that all the serious. even then it was restricted and the At- others who were fired were fired for We now know that at least eight U.S. torney General had a 120-day time ‘‘performance-related reasons.’’ But attorneys were forced from office, and limit. After that time, if a nominee this, too, was not the final explanation. that despite shifting rationales for was not confirmed, the district courts The Department next tried to justify why, it has become clear that politics would appoint an interim U.S. attor- the firings by arguing that the U.S. at- has, in fact, played some role. ney. The adoption of this language was torneys were let go because there were Last week, we learned that the White part of a larger package that was billed ‘‘policy disagreements.’’ Then the At- House was involved in this process and as technical amendments to criminal torney General said that these U.S. at- that discussions took place with such law, and thus there was no recorded de- torneys had ‘‘lost [his] confidence.’’ So prominent figures as Presidential ad- bate in either the House or the Senate there are three different reasons so far. viser Karl Rove and former White and both Chambers passed the bill by Now, most recently, the explanation House Counsel Harriet Miers. We also voice vote. has been that the Department thought learned last week that these discus- Then, 20 years later, in March 2006— it ‘‘could do better’’—the fourth expla- sions began well over 2 years ago, al- again without much debate and again nation. most immediately following the 2004 as a part of a larger package—a statu- These explanations are as slippery as election, and it appears from recently tory change was inserted into the PA- they are misleading. Rather, what doc- released e-mails that Attorney General TRIOT Act reauthorization. This time, uments and e-mails demonstrate is Gonzales was personally consulted, the Executive’s power was expanded that none of these reasons was the de- even while he was still serving as even further, giving the Attorney Gen- ciding factor that led some U.S. attor- White House Counsel. eral the authority to appoint an in- neys to be targeted for firing. Instead, This information also shed new light terim replacement indefinitely and it appears these individuals lost their on who was being targeted for firing without Senate confirmation. jobs because a number of Department and why. It is this last point—why Unfortunately, not 1 year after secur- of Justice officials and possibly—we some were targeted—that has served to ing this new authority, abuses have don’t know but possibly—White House raise more questions and more signifi- come to light. Almost immediately officials did not judge them to be suffi- cant concerns. We have learned that as after I first spoke about what I had ciently loyal or did not like the cases many as six of the eight U.S. attorneys learned in January, the Attorney Gen- they were prosecuting or simply want- who were involved with public corrup- eral called me to tell me that I had my ed to put in new, politically connected, tion cases. While we don’t know what facts wrong. However, he also sent up young lawyers. It appears this way be- role this played in their selection, it is his staff to confirm that ‘‘less than 10’’ cause contained in the documents that an unavoidable fact that raises serious U.S. attorneys had been asked to re- were released last week is an outline of questions. sign on December 7, 2006. the Department of Justice’s plan for Today, as the Senate begins the de- Despite this, the Attorney General how to determine who should be let go bate on the Preserving United States adamantly denied politics had any role and who should stay. Attorney Independence Act, I would in the process. In fact, in an interview The first step of that plan was to cre- like to discuss some of what we have with an Associated Press reporter on ate a new rating system to evaluate all

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Now, I didn’t know this, caseloads, their management, their The on-going prosecution of [the] Javier but the Judiciary Committee had an willingness to follow Department prior- Arellano Felix drug trafficking organization oversight hearing of the FBI on Decem- ities, and their ability to work coop- is both historic and noteworthy . . . [Ms. ber 6, 2006, where the Director, Bob Lam’s] commitment to Federal law enforce- eratively with the FBI, with the DEA, ment in this judicial district, county, and Mueller, came before us and he men- and with other client agencies. city, will be missed. tioned what their priorities were, and This rating system was developed We should take note of the fact that he said: Terrorism first, and then pub- back in February of 2005, and one of the the Arellano Felix organization is one lic corruption second, and crime was primary factors to be considered was of the largest and most dangerous way down on the list. loyalty to the administration. Mexican drug cartels known. They op- As a matter of fact, I found it rather One e-mail describing the ratings erate out of Tijuana. They have killed startling, and I questioned him about stated: hundreds of people. They have mur- that. He said, with some emphasis, Recommended retaining strong U.S. attor- dered Mexican DAs, they have mur- those are our priorities, and we believe neys who have produced, managed well, and dered Mexican judges, and they are a if we don’t do public corruption, no- exhibited loyalty to the President and Attor- blight. This U.S. attorney took them body else will. So the FBI has as its ney General. Recommended removing weak second highest priority public corrup- U.S. attorneys who have been ineffectual on. I will tell my colleagues more about that in a moment. The reason tion. The FBI is going to be out there managers and prosecutors, chafe against ad- putting together cases. Who prosecutes ministration initiatives. Carol Lam was well respected is be- cause she worked hard and she took on these cases? U.S. attorneys. The FBI’s Under this system, two of the eight second highest priority, and Carol Lam fired U.S. attorneys received strong the tough fights. She has had success after success. Let me give some exam- rose to this challenge. evaluations and recommended retain- In March of 2004, her office convicted ples. ing while three received recommended Steven Mark Lash, the former chief fi- removing. In September of 2005, the president of the San Diego chapter of Hell’s Angels nancial officer of FPA Medical Man- One of the U.S. attorneys who re- agement, for his role in defrauding ceived a recommended removing rating pled guilty to conspiracy to commit racketeering. Guy Russell Castiglione shareholders and lenders of FPA. The was Carol Lam from the Southern Dis- collapse of the company left more than trict of California. She received this admitted he conspired to kill members of a rival motorcycle gang, the Mon- 1,600 doctors being owed more than $60 low rating despite her many accom- million and patients reporting they plishments and despite her positive gols, to sell methamphetamine. In De- cember 2005, Daymond Buchanan, were unable to obtain medical care be- performance evaluations. I am familiar cause this company had ceased paying with Carol Lam’s career because she member of Hell’s Angels, was sentenced to 92 months in Federal prison for par- providers. served in San Diego. In that position, In January of 2005, Mark Anthony ticipating in a pattern of racketeering she has taken on some of the biggest Kolowich, owner of World Express Rx, as well as inflicting serious bodily in- cases and really made a positive im- pled guilty to conspiracy to sell coun- jury upon one victim. At that time, pact on the community she has served. terfeit pharmaceuticals, conspiracy to Ms. Lam announced: But that is not just my opinion. Lead- commit mail fraud and smuggle phar- ers throughout San Diego have sung With the president, sergeant at arms, sec- retary, treasurer, and six other members of maceuticals, and conspiracy to launder her praises. Let me give a few exam- money. Mr. Kolowich had run an Inter- ples. the Hell’s Angels convicted of racketeering charges and facing long prison sentences, the net pharmacy Web site where cus- Dan Dzwilewski, head of the FBI of- San Diego chapter of the Hell’s Angels has tomers could order prescription drugs fice in San Diego: been effectively shut down for the foresee- without a valid prescription. The judge Carol has an excellent reputation and has able future. called him the kingpin and architect of done an excellent job given her limited re- If that isn’t enough, in September of an illicit pharmaceutical ring that re- sources. 2006, Jose Ernesto Beltran-Quinonez, a cruited many others to smuggle drugs Then, when asked whether she had Mexican national, pled guilty to mak- across the United States-Mexico border given proper attention to gun cases, he ing false statements about weapons of at San Ysidro. said: mass destruction. Mr. Quinonez was Another case. In July 2005, Mrs. Lam What do you expect her to do? Let corrup- sentenced to 3 years in Federal prison brought a case against San Diego coun- tion exist? for making up a story about Chinese cilman Ralph Inzunza and Las Vegas Adele Fasano, the San Diego Director terrorists sneaking into the United lobbyist Lance Malone. They were con- of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and States with a nuclear warhead. The victed on multiple counts of extortion, Border Protection, said: hoax prompted a massive investiga- wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud [We have] enjoyed a strong, collaborative tion, Federal warnings, discussions at and were accused of trading money for relationship with the U.S. Attorney’s Office one of President Bush’s security brief- efforts to repeal a law. to combat smuggling activity through the ings, and a nationwide hunt for the Then, in her most well-known case, ports of entry. group of Chinese supposedly plotting in November of 2005, Ms. Lam secured a City attorney for San Diego, Michael the attack. guilty plea from former Representative Aguirre, said: In December 2006 Mel Kay, of Golden Randy ‘‘Duke’’ Cunningham for taking [Carol Lam] has been by far the most out- State Fence Company, and Michael more than $2 million in bribes in a standing U.S. Attorney we’ve ever had . . . McLaughlin pled guilty to felony criminal conspiracy case involving at she’s won a national reputation as one of the charges of hiring illegal immigrants least three defense contractors after he top prosecutors in the country. and agreed to pay fines of $200,000 and accepted cash and gifts and then tried This is the city attorney. $100,000 respectively. The company, to influence the Defense Department Michael Unzueta, Special Agent in which built much of the fence near on behalf of donors. He also pled guilty Charge, Immigration and Customs En- Otay Mesa, agreed separately to pay $5 to a separate tax evasion violation for forcement: million on a misdemeanor count, one failing to disclose income in 2004. Carol Lam is truly an example of a dedi- of the largest fines ever imposed on a Now, here is where it gets inter- cated public servant and a law enforcement company for an immigration violation. esting. Finally, 2 days before she left professional. We will miss her leadership. Was Carol Lam praised for this work? office, that would be around February John Cooper, Special Agent in No, she was sent packing without an 13, Carol Lam announced indictments Charge, Naval Criminal Investigative explanation. Those were not her only of Kyle ‘‘Dusty’’ Foggo, a former top Service: cases. officer of the Central Intelligence

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If you tigations stemming from the Foggo, the third highest ranking offi- pushed me, I’d have 3–5 additional names Cunningham case, that has raised the cial at the CIA, and others were in- that the White House might want to con- most significant concerns about Carol volved in bribery and corruption. sider. Lam’s removal. Throughout the first week of May 2006, Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, When I first came to the floor in Jan- information began to surface in the there could be a straightforward expla- uary, I mentioned rumors were circu- press regarding this ongoing investiga- nation for this e-mail that has nothing lating around California that Carol tion. Then, on May 10, 2006, Carol Lam to do with public corruption cases Lam was pushed out because of her ef- quietly sent an urgent notice to offi- Carol Lam was pursuing. However, the forts in the Duke Cunningham case and cials at Main Justice to inform the timing looks really suspicious and it subsequent investigations. I have tried Deputy Attorney General and the At- raises serious questions, questions that to be very careful about talking about torney General she was about to exe- need to be answered. Because if any these allegations because they are so cute search warrants on May 12—that U.S. attorney were removed because of serious and because, at the time, they is 2 days later—to search the home and a public corruption investigation or were based on mere speculation. CIA office of Dusty Foggo. The very prosecution, this could very well com- Despite recent materials coming to next day, after she sent this internal prise obstruction of justice. light, I want to continue to be very notice, Department of Justice staff I believe that irrespective of the in- careful in talking about these allega- sent an e-mail to the White House that tent behind the decision to fire Carol tions. At the same time, I must say said this: Lam and the other U.S. attorneys that today there are even more ques- Please call me to discuss the following: working on public corruption cases, tions to be answered regarding what . . . The real problem we have right now such a removal sends a message to all role public corruption cases played in with Carol Lam that leads me to conclude other Federal prosecutors, whether in- that we should have somebody ready to be the administration’s decisions about nominated on 11/18, the day her 4-year term tended or not, that creates a chilling which U.S. attorneys to fire. We have expires. effect. Because of this, there should now learned that six of the eight fired The real problem we have right now have been very careful consideration U.S. attorneys were involved in public with Carol Lam. And that is the day given to what steps should have been corruption cases. after she notified Main Justice that she taken to ensure it was clear there was The Washington Post noted this, I was executing two search warrants. good reason to remove the prosecutor, think, very well, as I will point out Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- that the office itself had a comprehen- here on this chart. sent that the complete e-mail be print- sive plan in place to ensure no cases or David Iglesias, New Mexico—oversaw ed in the RECORD. investigations would be harmed or probes of State Democrats and alleges There being no objection, the mate- slowed in any way and that ongoing two Republican lawmakers pressured rial was ordered to be printed in the public corruption cases had absolutely him about the case. He was respected RECORD, as follows: nothing to do with the removal of the by the Judiciary agencies and staff, From: Sampson, Kyle. U.S. attorney. complied with Department priorities. Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:36 AM. However, in the case of Carol Lam Daniel Bogden, Nevada—overall eval- To: ‘[email protected]’. and in the case of five other U.S. attor- uation was very positive. Notable Subject: FW: Removal and Replacement of neys, the administration failed to meet cases, opened a probe related to Nevada U.S. Attorneys Whose 4-year Terms Have even these bare minimum standards. I Governor Jim Gibbons, former Member Expired. strongly believe that removal of a of Congress. Sensitivity: Confidential. United States attorney who is involved Paul Charlton, Arizona—opened pre- Per-your inquiry yesterday after JSC, this in an ongoing public corruption case liminary probes of Representatives Jim is the e-mail I sent to Dabney last month at Harriet’s request. Please call me at your should occur only—only if there is a Kolbe and Rick Renzi before November convenience to discuss the following: very good reason, and not simply ‘‘we election. Well respected, established ——— could do better.’’ goals that were appropriate to meet Tim Griffin for E.D. Ark.; and Because of the public corruption the priorities of the Department. The real problem we have right now with cases and allegations that individuals These are quotes from the official Carol Lam that leads me to conclude that we were removed to put in politically con- performance reports. I am not making should have someone ready to be nominated on 11/18, the day her 4-year term expires. nected young lawyers, another issue them up, and I am not taking them that must be examined is the appear- from any individual. These are 27 peo- From: Sampson, Kyle. ance of politics impacting how U.S. at- ple who go into an office and evaluate Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 9:31 AM. torneys are treated and what that the performance of a U.S. attorney. To: ‘[email protected]’. means for the prosecution of justice. What did they say about notable cases? Subject: RE: Removal and Replacement of As was reported in the McClatchy Bud Cummins, Eastern Arkansas— U.S. Attorneys Whose 4-year Terms Have newspapers, former Federal prosecu- Cummins was very competent, highly Expired. tors and defense lawyers have said: Sensitivity: Confidential. regarded. Also, I would note that two others on my Allegations of political interference could That was his performance review. He original list already have left office. They undermine the reputation of U.S. attorneys conducted a probe related to Missouri are: as impartial enforcers of the law. Governor Roy Blunt, which he later ———and——— And, yes, I really agree with that. closed without charges. One former Federal prosecutor said: From: Sampson, Kyle. There is Carol Lam, Southern Cali- One of the things the Department has Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 9:30 AM. fornia, whom I have already men- stood for was being apolitical. Sure, politics To: ‘[email protected]’. tioned. does get involved in the appointment proc- Subject: Removal and Replacement of U.S. ess, but this is just nuts. John McKay, Western Washington— Attorneys Whose 4-year Terms Have Ex- here is the job performance: effective, pired. He is right. Yes, appointees are se- well regarded, capable leader, estab- Sensitivity: Confidential. lected and nominated by the party in lished strategic goals that were appro- Dabney, DOJ recommends that the White power. But once an individual U.S. at- priate. Here is the case: Declined to in- House consider removing and replacing the torney takes that oath of office, he or tervene in disputed gubernatorial elec- following U.S. Attorneys upon the expiration she must be independent, objective, of their 4-year terms: tion, angry GOP. Margaret M. Chiara, W.D. Mich., term ex- and must be free to pursue justice Those are the six. In Carol Lam’s pired 11/2/2005; wherever the facts lead. case, these allegations have become Harry E. ‘‘Bud’’ Cummins III, E.D. Ark., Bruce Fein, the former Associate even more troubling. term expired 1/9/2006; and Deputy Attorney General for the

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When it’s obvious that the prosecution Of course, in the most literal sense, good for us . . . pledge to desire a Senate- function is being manipulated for political it is true: executive branch employees confirmed U.S. Attorney; and otherwise hun- purposes, that undermines the entire rule of ker down. law. serve at the pleasure of the President. However, blind adherence and single- That is an e-mail that deserves a lot In defending its actions, administra- minded pursuit of this principle ignores of questions. In addition, in a Novem- tion officials and others have tried to that it is equally true that our Na- ber 15, 2006, memo regarding the plan argue that both Presidents Reagan and tion’s prosecutors must be inde- to replace U.S. attorneys, ‘‘Step 2: Sen- Clinton fired all 93 U.S. attorneys when pendent, they must be objective, and ator calls,’’ outlines that for my State they came into office, and that is no they must pursue justice wherever the of California and for Michigan and different than what occurred in Decem- facts lead. ber. Right? Washington, the strategy was to have And it ignores that our country is Wrong. The implication of this argu- Bill Kelly from the White House call based on the principle of checks and ment has been that it is not unheard of ‘‘the home State ‘Bush political lead,’ ’’ balances. Of course, in this instance to fire U.S. attorneys in this manner, since there was no Republican home this means that we must return Senate and that, at some level, it is common- State Senators. confirmation as a certainty to the law, place. Right? So while the Justice Department has Wrong, it is not commonplace. In and this is exactly what we do in S. said: We consulted with home State fact, the Department of Justice and the 214—we simply return the law to what Senators—that is true only if they White House knew that this was not it was before that unknown addition were Republican. If they were Demo- commonplace and that comparing its was added to the PATRIOT Act reau- cratic home State Senators they were actions to Reagan and Clinton was an thorization without the knowledge of not, in fact, called. inaccurate analogy. A memo, written Senators. I believe all of this adds up to a very Since January when this issue was by Kyl Sampson on January 1, 2006, to complex and very serious situation first raised, the Department of Justice the Counsel to the President, clearly that now has even more questions that has repeatedly stated publicly that it stated: need to be asked and answered under did not intend to avoid Senate con- oath. For example, we need to know During the Reagan and Clinton Adminis- firmation. For example, before the Ju- trations, President Reagan and Clinton did who from the White House was in- not seek to remove and replace U.S. Attor- diciary Committee on January 18, 2007, volved in these decisions? Was the plan neys they had appointed, whose four-year the Attorney General testified that orchestrated by the White House? Who terms had expired, but instead permitted DOJ was ‘‘fully committed to try and made these determinations about who such U.S. Attorneys to serve indefinitely find presidentially appointed, Senate to fire and who was involved in the loy- under the holdover provision. confirmed U.S. Attorneys for every po- alty evaluation? What other U.S. attor- That is a memo from the Attorney sition.’’ neys were targeted for dismissal? However, in e-mails and memos writ- General’s Chief of Staff, Kyle Sampson, We know there were several but their ten by his staff, a strategy was out- again, on January 1, 2006. names have been redacted from the lined that does not show a commit- So they knew. They knew that just documents we have received. We need ment to Senate confirmation. For ex- to say President Reagan and President to know who are they, why were they Clinton each formed a new team when ample, on September 13, 2006, 3 months before the firing call on December 7, on the list, and why did they come off they became President couldn’t be used the list? as precedent because it was not an ac- the Attorney General’s Chief of Staff sent an e-mail to Monica Goodling, li- What were the real reasons used to curate precedent. determine who would be fired, since the Despite this, the administration and aison between the Department of Jus- evaluations don’t line up with the its defenders have continued to argue tice and the White House, suggesting EARS reports? What role, if any, did that firing U.S. attorneys was ‘‘en- that the Department use the new au- open public corruption cases play in de- tirely appropriate’’ and that it was jus- thority slipped into the PATRIOT Act termining who would be fired? What tified because executive branch ap- reauthorization to facilitate firing U.S. was the Attorney General’s role in the pointees ‘‘serve at the pleasure of the attorneys and replacing them with new process? What did he know and when President.’’ In fact, this had never been ones. The e-mail said: did he know it? How can he say he done before. In fact, as far as we have I strongly recommend that as a matter of didn’t know what was going on with been able to find out so far, and they administration, we utilize the new statutory the firing of the U.S. attorneys, even are still researching it—but the Con- provisions that authorize the AG to make though the White House did, and even gressional Research Service has told us [U.S. attorney] appointments. though there are e-mails showing that that in the past 25 years, only two U.S. Then, the inference is, by avoiding he was consulted? attorneys who served less than a full Senate confirmation, the e-mail goes Was the change to the law in March term have been fired. on: Interestingly, this talking point [W]e can give far less deference to home of 2006 done in order to facilitate the about ‘‘serving at the pleasure of the State Senators and thereby get (1) our pre- wholesale replacement of all or a large President’’ is repeated throughout the ferred person appointed and (2) do it far fast- number of U.S. attorneys without Sen- er and more efficiently at less political costs ate confirmation? We know that some- documents that have been released as to the White House. to what the administration should say body suggested all 93 U.S. attorneys This is only one example of discus- when asked about the firing of U.S. at- should be replaced, at one point. My sions among White House and DOJ offi- torneys. Specifically, it was listed in question is, was this done to facilitate cials about the benefits of avoiding the several versions of a memo that out- that? Senate, especially when the home lined the steps to be taken to execute These are just some of the questions State Senators are Democrats. the plan. This, again, is a memo from I hope our committee will delve into as In another example there is an e-mail the investigation continues. the Chief of Staff to the Attorney Gen- chain from December 2006 between the eral: Finally, in an e-mail that discussed Department of Justice and the White avoiding the Senate confirmation proc- ‘‘Step 3: Prepare to withstand political up- House which discusses how to deal with heaval.’’ We should expect that there will be ess, the Attorney General’s Chief of ‘‘direct and indirect appeals of the Adminis- the opposition of Arkansas’ Demo- Staff wrote: tration’s determination to seek these res- cratic Senators to the interim appoint- There is some risk that we’ll lose the au- ignations. . . . Recipients of such ‘appeals’ ment of Tim Griffin. I quote: thority [to appoint interim U.S. attorneys must respond identically . . . U.S. attorneys ‘‘I think we should gum this to death.’’ . . . indefinitely], but if we don’t ever exercise it serve at the pleasure of the President.’’ The longer we can forestall [the Senators then what’s the point of having it?

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Iglesias All these unanswered questions and al- problems which we have to confront on was doing his job properly. There were legations have demonstrated at the the requested resignations of eight U.S. reports that he was not pursuing pros- very least one real thing: the law must attorneys. ecutions as he should. Those were re- be returned to what it was prior to the The President has traditionally had layed to officials in Washington. Those reauthorization of the PATRIOT Act, the authority to replace U.S. attor- officials, in turn, then relayed them to and the bipartisan bill before the Sen- neys. That has generally been inter- the Department of Justice. I think it ate would do just that. Through nego- preted, to me, that the President may appropriate that if there are com- tiations with Senator SPECTER we are replace U.S. attorneys without giving plaints, they be relayed to the Depart- now considering legislation that would any reason. But I think implicit in the ment of Justice so an evaluation can be give the Attorney General authority to application of replacement of attor- made as to whether they are justified appoint an interim U.S. attorney but neys is you cannot replace them for a or are not justified. But the person who bad reason, you cannot replace because only for 120 days. If after that time the relays those complaints is acting in the they are seeking to ferret out corrupt President has not sent up a nominee to normal course of business and I suggest politicians, or if they are refusing to the Senate and had that nominee con- is doing what ought to be done. firmed, then the authority to appoint yield, or not bringing a case the admin- The Judiciary Committee is capable an interim U.S. attorney will fall to istration thinks ought to be brought. of ferreting out all of the conflicting the district court. So those are the parameters. When Given all we have learned in the past President Clinton took office in 1993, factors, is capable of getting at the few months, I believe this is the least the President replaced some 93 U.S. at- facts and making an evaluation. We we can do to restore the public’s faith torneys, as a matter of fact—of course, have a number of members of the Judi- in an independent system of justice. without giving any specific reason— ciary Committee who are experienced This bill will also help prevent any fu- and no one drew any objection to that. attorneys, and enough have specific ex- We have a situation with respect to ture abuse or appearance of perience as former prosecutors to be the eight U.S. attorneys who have been politicization of U.S. attorney posi- able to make an expert evaluation, so asked to resign and caused the current tions. to speak, as to whether the U.S. attor- issues as to whether they are being re- The legislation also makes it clear neys were doing their job properly. placed for bad reasons. that the 120-day limitation applies to That is what we ought to undertake at The situation with the U.S. attorney the present time. all the interim U.S. attorneys who are for the Southern District of California, currently in place, including those who Ms. Carol Lam, raised some issues as to That, of course, can proceed in due are the result of the Department’s ac- whether she was being asked to resign course without affecting the legisla- tions in December. These changes are because she was pursuing corruption tion which is pending here today. in line with the way the law used to be charges which resulted in the convic- I think there is no doubt we ought to and would simply be restoring the tion of former Congressman Duke change the provision of the PATRIOT proper checks and balances that are Cunningham and an 8-year jail sen- Act which gave the Attorney General needed in our system of government. tence. the authority to appoint an interim I urge my colleagues to oppose all It has been reported, for example, U.S. attorney until the President had amendments and pass a clean bill. that U.S. Attorney Lam sent a notice submitted another nominee and they I have noted the distinguished rank- to the Department of Justice saying ing member of the committee is on the are confirmed by the Senate, to go that there would be two search war- back to the old system where the At- Senate floor. Before I yield, I ask unan- rants and a criminal investigation of a imous consent that the committee torney General could appoint for 120 defense contractor who was linked to days, on an interim basis, and then amendments be considered as original former Congressman Duke text for the purpose of further amend- after that period of time the replace- Cunningham. ment U.S. attorney would be appointed ments. It was further reported that on the by the district court. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. very next day, D. Kyle Sampson, the WEBB). Without objection, it is so or- Chief of Staff to Attorney General What has occurred here raises broad- dered. Gonzales, sent an e-mail message to er questions as to whether there ought Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I yield the floor. William Kelley in the White House to be some standards set by Congress The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Counsel’s Office saying Ms. Lam should on circumstances which would warrant ator from Pennsylvania. be removed as quickly as possible. Now terminating a U.S. attorney either by Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I join the communique from Mr. Sampson firing or by asking the U.S. attorney to with the Senator from California in further reportedly asked Mr. Kelley to resign. I certainly think there would be urging the adoption of the present leg- call Mr. Sampson to discuss: general agreement that you should not islation. The real problem we have right now with be able to remove a U.S. attorney ei- I am a cosponsor of the legislation. I [U.S. attorney] Carol Lam, that leads me to ther by way of firing or asking to re- immediately agreed to join Senator conclude we should have someone ready to sign if that U.S. attorney is pursuing FEINSTEIN on this matter when she be nominated on 11/18, the day her 4-year corruption cases or if the U.S. attorney called to my attention the situation in term expires. was appropriately not initiating a pros- the Southern District of California in Well, the sequence of events raises a ecution. That is a discretionary judg- San Diego, which had resulted from the question as to whether Ms. Lam was ment. provision which was added in the PA- asked to resign because she was hot on TRIOT Act re-authorization. That pro- the trail of criminal conduct relating A prosecuting attorney vested with vision had been added in the PATRIOT to the Cunningham case. We do not broad discretion can abuse that discre- Act conference report and had been know. But that is a question which tion, and there is case law to that ef- available for inspection from December ought to be inquired into. fect. A prosecuting attorney’s discre- 8, 2005, when the conference report was It is my view, as I review all of these tion is not unlimited. There is com- filed in the House, and March 2, 2006, matters, that there are disputed ques- ment published in Volume 64 of the when the report was adopted in the tions as to whether the eight U.S. at- Yale Law Journal which goes into that Senate. Though that conference report torneys who were asked to resign were issue in some detail. was available for some 85 days, it was doing their job or whether they were The question on my mind is whether not noted until we saw its application. not. we ought to use the occasion of this

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I have been told a pendent counsel statute, for example, TERIM APPOINTMENT OF U.S. ATTORNEYS IN number of family matters changed the provides that the Congress has pro- THE PATRIOT ACT REAUTHORIZATION ability of some to be here. vided that the independent counsel The interim US Attorney provision was may be removed by the Attorney Gen- first raised with staff on November 9, 2005. Over the last several months, the Ju- eral for cause. That is a legitimate ex- The provision was discussed at a staff level diciary Committee has used hearings, ercise of Congress’s constitutional au- and was included in the draft PATRIOT Con- investigation, and oversight to uncover thority under article I and does not im- ference report as a separate section and an abuse of power that threatens the under the title of ‘‘Interim Appointment of independence of U.S. Attorney’s Offices pinge upon the President’s constitu- US Attorneys’’ and was in each of the draft tional authority under article II. Conference reports circulated by the House around the country and the trust of all With respect to independent commis- Judiciary Committee, which chaired the PA- Americans in the independence of our sions, such as the Federal Trade Com- TRIOT Conference. Federal law enforcement officials. We mission, the Commissioners may be re- The House filed the Conference Report, H. have probed the mass firings of U.S. at- moved, but it has to have a higher level Rept. 109–333 on December 8, 2005. The Con- torneys. We are trying to get to the of showing of impropriety—something ference Report was agreed to on December truth in order to prevent these kinds of 14, 2005 in the House (House Roll no. 627). The in the nature of malfeasance or its abuses from happening again. equivalent. In taking a look at what Conference Report contained Sec. 502, which was clearly visible in the table of contents of might be done, there could be a provi- So today, the Senate finally begins the Report and titled as ‘‘Interim Appoint- debate on S. 214; that is, the Preserving sion that U.S. attorneys may be re- ment of US Attorneys’’; it was not hidden, moved or asked to resign only for but was in plain view for all Members to con- United States Attorney Independence cause. But that would impinge upon sider. Act of 2007. The bill was initially intro- the President’s traditional authority Floor Statements on the Conference Re- duced by Senator FEINSTEIN and me on to remove for no reason at all. I have port began in the Senate on November 17, January 9. On January 18 during a doubts as to whether we ought to go 2005 and ran through the Cloture Motion’s hearing on oversight of the Depart- that far, but I believe there is a strong initial defeat on December 16, 2005 (Senate ment of Justice, we asked the Attorney vote 358) until December 20, 2005. No mention case to be made for limiting the au- General about these firings. We then thority of the President to remove for was made of the Interim U.S. Attorney pro- vision in any floor statement during the 24 followed up with two hearings devoted a reason which is a bad reason, such as days the Senate debated the Conference Re- to the matter on February 6 and March the ones I have mentioned. port in the First Session of the 109th. 6. I placed the bill on the agenda for That kind of legislation would call The Conference Report was raised in floor the Judiciary Committee’s first busi- for a listing of a variety of situations speeches in the Senate again starting on ness meeting on January 25 but action which would justify removal: for exam- January 31, 2006. Debate ran until March 2, ple, the U.S. attorney could not be re- 2006 when the Senate adopted the Conference on the measure was delayed until our moved for pursuing a corruption inves- Report (Senate vote 29). No mention was meeting on February 8. At the time we tigation; the U.S. attorney could not made of the Interim U.S. Attorney provision debated the bill, considered and re- be removed for declining to prosecute in any floor statement during the 21 days the jected amendments, and the committee in a situation where that was within Senate debated the Conference Report in the on a bipartisan basis voted 13 to 6 to re- the justifiable discretion of the U.S. at- Second Session of the 109th. port favorably the Feinstein-Specter- In all, the Senate discussed the PATRIOT torney. Conference Report in some form on the Floor Leahy substitute. This issue has percolated now for for a total of 45 days. No mention was made We have sought Senate consideration some time, and the deeper we get into of the Interim U.S. Attorney provision even of this bill for more than a month now, this issue, the more we think about though it was not snuck into a managers’ various aspects which so far have not package or included as a technical fix, but but Republican objections have pre- been examined. My staff and I are look- was instead clearly labeled and provided its vented that debate and vote. But ing at the present time at such an own separate section. through the majority leader’s persist- amendment. I was informed today that Between December 8, 2005, when the Con- ence, he was ultimately able to obtain a unanimous consent agreement was ference Report was filed in the House, and consent to proceed to this measure March 2, 2006 when the Report was adopted entered into on Thursday which will today. I thank all Senators for finally in the Senate, the Conference Report was preclude further amendments. On this open to review for 85 days. During that en- allowing it to go forward. state of the record, any such amend- tire time, the provision was available for all My friend from California, Senator ment would be out of order. But we in- to see. FEINSTEIN, gave our bill a straight- tend to pursue it to see if we can struc- My staff searched the CONGRESSIONAL forward title: ‘‘The Preserving United ture an amendment which would make RECORD for the 85 day period in which the sense. If we do, there is always the op- Conference Report was under consideration. States Attorney Independence Act of tion of asking for unanimous consent There was no objection made to Section 502 2007.’’ We need to close the loophole ex- that an additional amendment be per- or the Interim U.S. Attorney provision in ei- ploited by the Department of Justice mitted on this bill under a limited ther the House or the Senate during that pe- and the White House that facilitated riod. The provision was in no way ‘‘slipped’’ time agreement. this abuse. into the PATRIOT Act Reauthorization. I know the majority leader is anxious Indeed, subsequent to the adoption of the The bill we have before us was ini- to move through this legislation and PATRIOT Conference Report, the Congress tially fought by the Department of move ahead to other items on the adopted a legislative package to make addi- Justice when it was in committee. It docket. I mention that possibility be- tional modifications to the PATRIOT Act. appears that even after these scandals, cause it is a work in process, and we No one requested any modification or elimi- may find it structurally possible to nation of the interim US Attorney provision there are people there who want to provide such an amendment which from the Conference Report in that legisla- continue to have this loophole that has would address some of the underlying tion. been so badly misused. But likely be- problems confronting us in the present Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I note cause of the public outcry against the situation. the presence of my distinguished col- administration’s attempt to maintain Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- league, Senator LEAHY, and yield the that loophole and the ability to do sent that a sequence of events relating floor. what no one intended them to do, we

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3247 had a meeting in my office on March 8 General meant? Or when the Attorney is a crippling signal to send to law en- in which the Attorney General finally General and the President say ‘‘past forcement. said the administration would no mistakes were made,’’ did they mean it Those fired have had their reputa- longer oppose this bill. So I trust that was a mistake to generate, with White tions rehabilitated to some degree by tomorrow when the Senate votes on House political operatives, a hit list for coming forward as we have publicly ex- this legislation, we will pass it and firing hard-working U.S. attorneys and amined the facts of their firings. But take a step toward restoring the inde- to ensure that what they call—and those circumstances raise questions pendence of Federal law enforcement these were their words—‘‘loyal with respect to those retained and in this country. Bushies’’ are retained? Or when they what they had to do to please the Even if we pass the bill, the Judici- say ‘‘mistakes were made,’’ did they White House political operatives in ary Committee will continue to inves- mean it was a mistake to name more order to keep their jobs. The mass tigate the firings. We will summon ‘‘loyal Bushies’’ to replace those U.S. firings have thus served to undermine whoever is needed to learn the truth. attorneys who have shown the kind of the confidence of the American people What we have already learned from the independence they are supposed to in the Department of Justice and their few documents we have seen from the show in exercising their law enforce- local U.S. attorneys. Department of Justice appear to con- ment authority and who have acted A recent study of Federal investiga- firm the Attorney General, officials at without fear or favor based on political tions of elected officials and candidates the Department of Justice, and offi- party? shows a political slant in the Bush Jus- cials at the White House had pre- Because when a crime is committed, tice Department in public corruption viously misled Congress and the Amer- you do not ask whether the victim was cases. The study found that between ican people about the mass firings and a Republican or a Democrat. You ask if 2001 and 2006, 79 percent of the elected the reasons behind them. a crime was committed. If a crime was officials and candidates who have faced The most fundamental problem is committed, you expect the prosecutor a Federal investigation were Demo- that this administration has appar- to prosecute. You do not expect them crats and only 18 percent Republicans. ently insisted on corrupting Federal to be fired if they step on the toes of ei- It seems their track record is wanting, law enforcement by injecting crassly ther political party. and they have been caught again with partisan objectives into the selection This is an administration that seeks their hand in the cookie jar. and evaluation and firing and replace- to justify its unilateralism by an ex- Of course the President has the ment of top Federal law enforcement pansive application of what it calls a power to appoint U.S. attorneys. No- officers around our country—our U.S. ‘‘unitary executive theory’’—every- body questions that. What is raising attorneys. thing comes from the President on concerns is the apparent abuse of that When you corrupt it at that level, at down. But do you know what. With all authority by removing U.S. attorneys the prosecutor level, you affect every- that authority and all that control, for improper reasons. In the same way body—all the police, all the investiga- when they get caught with their hand any employer has the power to hire, we tors, all the agents who report to the in the cookie jar all of a sudden no one know people cannot be fired because U.S. Attorney’s Office—because if they knows anything, no one can remember they are Catholic or because of their think the investigations they carry out anything, no one did anything, and no race or because they are whistle- have to reflect certain partisan poli- one told the President. ‘‘Oh, my good- blowers. tics, then they cannot do their job. Ul- ness gracious, we didn’t know this hap- The power of employment is not timately, it hurts not just the people pened until we picked up the papers.’’ without limit. It can be abused. When in law enforcement, it hurts every man Obviously, they did not know it hap- it is abused in connection with polit- and woman in the United States of pened when they were testifying up ical influence over Federal law enforce- America. here under oath the first time around ment, the American people and those We have heard the Attorney General to tell us what happened. and even the President use what Wil- Instead, ‘‘mistakes were made.’’ Is of us who are entrusted with the power liam Schneider has called the ‘‘past ex- the only ‘‘mistake’’ they are now will- to represent them have a right to be onerative’’ tense in conceding ‘‘mis- ing to concede their failure to cover up concerned. We need the facts. We do takes were made.’’ The ‘‘past exoner- the White House influence over the not need more spin. We do not need an- ative’’ tense. I remember conjugating Justice Department? Is the only ‘‘mis- other cover story. We do not need an- my verbs in grade school. We learned take’’ they will admit that they got other ‘‘We will come up to the Hill. We about verbs, adjectives, adverbs, every- caught in a series of misleading state- will brief you on this. Let’s have a thing else. I guess it took this adminis- ments to Congress, the media, and the quiet little briefing. We will tell you tration to bring up the ‘‘past exoner- American people? I still wonder if what is going on.’’ And then we pick up ative’’ tense. Sister Mary Gonzaga those in the administration or the At- the paper 2 days later and find out probably would have wondered what I torney General understand the serious- what they left out. was saying had I come up with that ness of this problem. Oh, I want a briefing, all right. I when I was in school. Of course, mistakes were made. That want a briefing where they stand be- Now let’s take a look at their use of is why we are here. It is our oversight fore us and raise their right hand and this ‘‘past exonerative’’ tense. Attor- duty to discover who made those mis- swear to tell the truth, the whole ney General Gonzales has yet to speci- takes and how and why they made truth, and nothing but the truth, so fy what mistakes he made. So what them. I have said many times, the help them God. Then we will ask them mistakes were made? Was it a mistake Members of the Senate and the Mem- questions; both Democrats and Repub- to allow the White House, through the bers of the other body should never be licans will. And the American people President’s top political operative and rubberstamps. We are elected independ- will be able to determine who is telling his White House counsel, to force the ently. We respond to the American peo- the truth. firing of a number of high-performing, ple. We are supposed to ask questions I made no secret during our con- Bush-appointed U.S. attorneys? Or when something happens. firmation proceedings of my concern when he says ‘‘mistakes were made,’’ What we have seen so far corrupts whether Mr. Gonzales could serve as an did he mean it was a mistake for the the Federal law enforcement function. independent Attorney General on be- President and his top political It has cast a cloud over all U.S. attor- half of the American people and leave operatives to tell the Attorney General neys. Now every U.S. attorney is under behind his role as counselor to Presi- and others in the Department about that cloud. People are asking: If they dent Bush. concerns that U.S. attorneys are not were not fired, if they were kept on, is As the Nation’s chief Federal law en- pushing fast enough or hard enough to that because they are ‘‘loyal Bushies’’? forcement officer, he must carry out indict Democrats but were pushing too Does that mean they will only go after his responsibilities and exercise his hard and too fast in indicting corrupt crime if it hurts Democrats but not if awesome authority on behalf of the Republicans? Was that the past mis- it hurts Republicans? What an awful American people. He has to enforce the take the President and the Attorney signal to send to law enforcement. This law. He has to honor the rule of law. He

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When Unlike during the Watergate scandal, prosecutor and I know many Repub- he said as recently as January 18 at our there is no Elliott Richardson or Wil- licans and Democratic Senators in this hearing that the President is his ‘‘prin- liam Ruckelshaus seeking to defend Chamber who are former prosecutors cipal,’’ when he says in an interview he the independence of the Federal pros- did the same. wears two hats—as a member of the ecutors. Instead, we have a cabal of the I am worried that even successfully President’s staff and as head of the Attorney General, the Deputy Attor- restoring the law is not going to undo Justice Department—then he has for- ney General, the Executive Office of the damage done to the American peo- gotten what the Attorney General is. U.S. Attorneys in the White House, all ple’s confidence in Federal law enforce- The President has a lawyer. The apparently collaborating in efforts to ment. For that, we need to get to the President has counsel. It is not the At- sack a number of outstanding U.S. at- truth and real accountability. But then torney General. This is not the Attor- torneys. Then when it becomes public I think all of us in both parties now, ney General of the President. This is and when the first time in 6 years the and no matter who holds the White the Attorney General of the United House and Senate actually dare ask House 2 years from now, must renew a States of America. His clients are the questions about what is going on, the commitment to insulate Federal law American people and his principles administration, amazed they have been enforcement officers from the cor- must be devoid of partisan politics. He questioned about their actions, starts a rupting influence of partisan politics is not there as the President’s loyal series of shifting explanations and ex- and the corrosive influence of White counsel. He is there as the Attorney cuses. Lack of accountability or ac- House intrusion into law enforcement General of the United States of Amer- knowledgment of the seriousness of activities. ica, for every single one of us. His mis- this matter makes it all the more trou- Mr. President, I will have more to sion is not to provide legalistic excuses bling. say on this later. I see my friend from or defenses for unlawful actions of the The Attorney General’s initial re- Arizona who has been waiting pa- administration, such as the warrant- sponse at our January 18 hearing when tiently, and I yield the floor. less wiretapping of Americans or the we asked about these matters was to Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- use of torture and the issuing of sign- brush aside any suggestion that poli- mous consent that at the conclusion of ing statements to excuse following the tics and the appearance of ongoing cor- my remarks a letter I wrote to all of law. He is not the one who should be ruption investigations were factors in my colleagues in the Senate, dated excusing this kind of outrageous con- the mass firings. But now we know March 19, regarding interviewing U.S. duct. He should enforce the law. He that contrary to what he told us then, attorneys be added to my statement as should ensure that Federal law enforce- these factors did play a role in this well. ment is above politics. What kind of troubling project. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without signal do we send to our Federal law Today and tomorrow we can take a objection, it is so ordered. enforcement agencies if we suggest to step forward by fixing the statutory ex- (See exhibit 1.) them they cannot do their job without cess that opened the door to these un- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, there has checking the political credentials of toward actions. I commend Senator been a lot of discussion over the course the people they are investigating? FEINSTEIN for leading this effort. I of the last couple of hours about the The President can pick anybody he commend Senator SPECTER for joining firing of seven U.S. attorneys and a lot wants to serve on his White House her. We have all cosponsored the sub- of speculation about why that oc- staff—and he does. But when it comes stitute to restore the statutory checks curred. I suggest it is important to find to the U.S. Department of Justice and that have existed for the last 20 years. out the facts and then we can quit to the U.S. attorneys in our home It is time to take that first step toward speculating and we will know what States, Senators have a say and a restoring independence by rolling back those facts were. stake in ensuring fairness and inde- a change in law that has contributed to I wish to change the subject a little pendence to prevent the Federal law this abuse. bit to what we are going to do about it. enforcement function from untoward There have been no good answers to Actually, the Judiciary Committee political influence. That is why the law our questions about why the adminis- passed a bill which is on the floor and and the practice has always been these tration removed U.S. attorneys with- will be amended tomorrow, I hope, and appointments require Senate confirma- out having anybody lined up to replace then we will vote on that bill tomor- tion. The advice and consent check on them or why home State Democratic row. It relates to what was conceived the appointment power is a critical Senators were not consulted in ad- to be at least part of the problem here. function of the Senate. That is what vance. There is no explanation for why The problem was that in the PATRIOT this administration insisted be elimi- there are now 22 out of the 93 districts Act, a provision of law relating to ap- nated. They wanted to do away with with acting or interim U.S. attorneys pointment of U.S. attorneys was that check and balance. They wanted instead of Senate-confirmed U.S. attor- amended to allow the Attorney General to do away with the confirmation proc- neys. to put into office what is called an in- ess. So they had inserted in the reau- I look at this in light of my own ex- terim U.S. attorney who would never thorization of the PATRIOT Act a pro- perience. I am very proud of the fact I have to come before the Senate for con- vision to remove limits on the ability was a prosecutor. The only thing in my firmation. Early on, there was specula- of the Attorney General to name an in- personal office that has my name on it tion that the reason these seven U.S. terim U.S. attorney. That is what our is a plaque from my prosecutor’s office attorneys were asked to resign was so bill intends to restore. presented to me by the police when I the administration could put someone We have seen again the effects of let- left office, and it also has my shield, else in their place without going ting politics infiltrate the Department my badge as a prosecutor. I used to in- through the regular confirmation proc- and undermine its independence and still in the police and those prosecutors ess of a nominee by the President. Ex- the independence of its law enforce- who worked for me: You don’t take cept for the U.S. attorney in Arkansas, ment function. As we have learned sides. Nobody is a Democrat or a Re- however, there appears to be no evi- more about these events over the last publican when crimes are committed. dence that was the case. few months, I was reminded of a dark We don’t take sides. If you keep em- In the case of Arizona, for example, it time some 30 years ago when President phasizing this and proving it by the is clear it was not the case. There was Nixon forced the firing of the Water- way you carry out your office, then po- no one ready to be appointed as in- gate prosecutor Archibald Cox. Not lice work better, investigators work terim U.S. attorney. In fact, Senator since what came to be known as the better, courts work better, the grand MCCAIN and I have recommended an in- ‘‘Saturday Night Massacre’’ have we juries work better, because they know dividual to the President for his con- witnessed anything of that magnitude. you are not playing politics. The Amer- sideration to be nominated to fill the

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The judges don’t want I think there is a general consensus amendment. the authority. In the past, when dis- that that statute should be changed I ask my colleagues on both sides of trict judges have had the authority to and that the President should nomi- the aisle to remember we are not al- appoint interim U.S. attorneys, some nate people and the Senate should have ways going to have a Republican Presi- have simply refused to do so. Inciden- an opportunity to act on the nomina- dent and a Democratic Senate. We are tally, the statutory language is ‘‘may,’’ tion. going to have a Democratic President not ‘‘shall.’’ If they don’t appoint An interesting thing has occurred, some day and a Democratic Senate or a judges, then the very concern that the however. The legislation which has Republican Senate or a Republican Democratic Senators have had that an been proposed doesn’t achieve the ob- President and a Republican Senate. All interim U.S. attorney is appointed and jective. It doesn’t even begin to the permutations will exist and politics serves is exactly what happens. So achieve the objective. So I drafted an should play no role in it. We should judges don’t want the authority, and amendment which I will be offering to- want the President to nominate to fill there have been at least three such oc- morrow that actually achieves the ob- the vacancy and we should want the casions during the current Bush admin- jectives. It says: The President has to Congress to have a chance to act on istration when a district judge has re- nominate to fill the vacancy and the that nomination. That is what my fused to appoint an interim U.S. attor- Congress has to act on the nomination, amendment provides. ney and, in fact, they have had good and it provides a very strong incentive The committee-passed bill, the num- reason. It is at least a potential con- for the President to comply with the ber is S. 214, restores the interim U.S. flict of interest for the district judge, law because if he doesn’t, then attorney appointment statute that ex- who presides over criminal cases, to Congress’s requirement to act on any isted between 1986 and 2006. As I said, also select a U.S. attorney who pros- of his U.S. attorney nominations for that system, which delegates to Fed- ecutes those cases. It is for this reason the entire remainder of his term is viti- eral judges the authority to appoint in- that some judges have refused to inter- ated. So if he wants strong and quick terim attorneys, has several flaws. vene in this area and select U.S. attor- action by Congress on his nominees, he First, as I said, S. 214 does not ensure neys. has to do his part and actually nomi- the President will nominate a U.S. at- Yet with the committee-reported nate somebody within the 120 days re- torney. Whoever serves in a district bill, we once again foist this authority quired by my amendment. should be someone who is nominated on the judges. Why are we doing this— Now, that achieves both objectives by the President, not a district judge. restoring power to the district judges we are trying to achieve here: that the It is the President, not the district that those judges don’t want and have President will actually nominate and court, who is charged by the Constitu- refused to use in the first place? Why the Congress will have a chance to act tion with ensuring that the laws are are we forcing them to take actions on the nomination. The underlying faithfully executed. It is the Presi- that judges themselves, for good rea- bill, unfortunately, does not achieve dent’s job to enforce the law. To do son, see as a potential conflict of inter- that objective. It reverts to the old law that effectively, he needs to have in est? which doesn’t require the President to place U.S. attorneys who are account- There is a fourth reason why this is nominate, and if he doesn’t, it has U.S. able to him. If he is not bringing im- not a good idea. Unfortunately, some district court judges nominating U.S. portant prosecutions or enforcing par- district judges have not acquitted attorneys, something they don’t want ticular statutes, he and his superiors themselves very well when they have to do and they haven’t been very good need to be held accountable. But if that exercised the power to appoint U.S. at- at, and, in any event, confuses their ar- U.S. attorney were appointed by a dis- torneys. A Federal district judge may ticle 3 responsibilities with the article trict judge, there is no one to complain have the measure of the legal abilities 2 responsibilities of U.S. attorneys. It to. Judges, after all, have lifetime ten- of the lawyers who practice in his dis- is not a good idea, and it doesn’t solve ure. It is only by ensuring that U.S. at- trict, but he has no way to gauge their the problem that people perceive ex- torneys are appointed by the President managerial skills, which is an impor- isted. that we can ensure there is ultimate tant quality in a successful U.S. attor- My amendment also eliminates the accountability in the system. ney. A district judge doesn’t even have current statute relating to interim This is, after all, the way in which access to a candidate’s personnel file nominees so the President could no the Constitution envisioned that ac- and would not know of potentially dis- longer appoint these interim nominees countability for enforcing the laws qualifying information or conflicts of who would have to be confirmed by the would be charged—by charging the interest in that file. Senate, or at least acted upon by the President with the duty to enforce the Allow me to describe two cases under Senate. So I believe my amendment law. the old system where the appointment goes directly to the concern that our The second flaw in the underlying of a U.S. attorney by a district judge Democratic colleagues have had re- bill is that the Senate has no say in the led to a situation that can only be de- garding this issue. I would hope poli- selection of U.S. attorneys appointed scribed as a fiasco: tics wouldn’t play a part in the consid- by a district judge. One of the major In the Southern District of West Vir- eration of my amendment. This issue complaints about the administration’s ginia, in 1987, the U.S. attorney for the generally has been so politicized—ev- handling of the interim U.S. attorney District of West Virginia was con- erybody has chosen up teams. I would appointment authority is that it did firmed to be a Federal judge. When the hope that conversation would not be not consult with home State Senators; term of the interim U.S. attorney ex- confused with the practical solution to that, in fact, some individuals sought pired, the chief district judge ap- the problem everybody has agreed ex- to use the authority to avoid con- pointed another individual as U.S. at- ists, and that Members on both sides, sulting with Senators. torney. This individual was not a Jus- in a very clear-eyed way, could con- It is right that the Senate take ac- tice Department employee and had not sider which of the solutions represents tion in an effort to protect its preroga- undergone an FBI background inves- the best option of solving the problem. tives, but letting judges pick U.S. at- tigation. The court’s appointee came My colleague Senator SESSIONS has a torneys does not protect the Senate’s into office and started asking about on- proposed solution which, in the event rights. Senators have absolutely no say going public integrity investigations, my amendment were not adopted, I in the selection of a U.S. attorney who including investigations involving the would support as well, because it at is picked by a judge. There is no con- mayor of Charleston and the State’s least improves somewhat on the under- firmation of the judge’s selection as Governor. Not only were this mayor

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Eventually, in order to pro- pointing ‘‘temporary’’ U.S. attorneys. ground investigation, believed that tect ongoing criminal cases, the Presi- That makes no sense and creates obvi- these inquiries about pending inves- dent was forced to resolve the situation ous potential problems. For example, tigations of local politicians were inap- by firing the district judge’s U.S. attor- this system would make it possible for propriate and reported them to the Ex- ney. The matter was not completely re- an individual to be consecutively des- ecutive Office for United States Attor- solved until another U.S. attorney was ignated as an acting U.S. attorney and neys in Washington, DC. The Justice confirmed by the Senate the next year. serve in that post for 210 days and then Department eventually had to remove Don’t we want to avoid this situation be appointed as interim U.S. attorney the investigative files involving the in the future? We are going to be ask- and serve another 120 days. So he can Governor from that U.S. Attorney’s Of- ing for this kind of problem if we pass be reappointed and reappointed again, fice for safekeeping. The Justice De- S. 214, the bill pending before us now. if the Attorney General wanted to do partment also had to direct the court’s Far better it would be to adopt the so. This is nearly a whole year that appointee to recuse herself from some amendment that I will offer that pre- someone could serve as U.S. attorney criminal matters until a background cludes this from occurring. without ever being confirmed or acted Let me point out another very seri- check could be completed. This situa- upon by the Senate, without the nomi- ous problem that I don’t think the au- tion wasn’t resolved until another U.S. nation ever being sent to us. thors of the legislation have even Mr. President, we can all agree there attorney was confirmed by the Senate. thought of or they clearly would have Mr. President, at the very time that is a problem. The solution, which was tried to fix it. S. 214 does not prevent some Democrats are suggesting that it very quickly devised, is not a solution the Attorney General from making just might be—there is no evidence, at all, as I have demonstrated. We can multiple consecutive appointments of do better. There is nothing partisan but it just might be that one or more the same interim U.S. attorney. In about what I suggest. It would work of these U.S. attorneys was removed other words, the very thing they are equally for Republican and Democratic because they were hot on the trail of afraid of—that the President got rid of Presidents and Republican and Demo- some Republican officeholder, they these people so the Attorney General cratic Senates. To that end, I will offer were involved in a political investiga- could put his own person in office—is an amendment on Tuesday that will tion or an investigation of a political precisely what would be permitted achieve these goals of ensuring that person, and that was the reason they under the bill pending before the Sen- U.S. attorneys are promptly nominated were removed—again, there is no evi- ate because it reinstates the exact lan- by the President and that the Senate dence, but that is the suggestion—why guage that existed before the statute has an opportunity to act on the nomi- would you want to substitute for that was amended in 2006: the Attorney Gen- situation a statute that goes back to eral could make consecutive 120-day nation. My amendment, again, requires that the way it used to be, which allowed appointments of interim U.S. attor- the President nominate a U.S. attorney the same thing to occur as in the case neys. in West Virginia that I just cited? Why Has this ever been done? There is at candidate within 120 days of vacancy. not change the situation so that the least one case where the Attorney Gen- It then requires that the Senate con- President must nominate, and the Sen- eral appointed a U.S. attorney to four sider the nomination within 120 days ate explicitly has a right to act on that consecutive 120-day interim terms. after it is submitted. In order to en- nominee by either confirming or re- Well, that is a year and a half, by my courage the President to abide by these jecting the nominee? reckoning. This incident occurred in time limits, the amendment provides That is the check and balance we the Eastern District of Oklahoma dur- that if the President fails to nominate need, rather than going back to the ing the years 2000 and 2001. As a result, an attorney candidate in any district way it used to be, where the judge can that district had an interim U.S. attor- within the time limit, then the 120-day appoint and we end up with problems ney who had been appointed by the At- limit on Senate consideration is viti- like this involving investigations of po- torney General for over a year. Simi- ated for all U.S. attorney nominations litical corruption. larly, in Florida, in 2005, an interim for the remainder of the President’s Another case occurred in the District U.S. attorney was appointed by the At- term in office. In effect, in order to of South Dakota. In 2005, when the torney General. After the 120-day term enjoy the substantial benefits of term of an interim U.S. attorney was ran out, the Attorney General ap- prompt Senate consideration of his about to expire, the chief district judge pointed that individual to another in- nominees, the President would be re- told the Justice Department he wanted terim term. After that term ran out, quired to, himself, nominate promptly. to appoint an individual who didn’t the Attorney General appointed him to My amendment makes one other im- have any Federal prosecutorial experi- a third interim term. portant change. It completely repeals ence, had not undergone a background This practice is what the language of the interim U.S. attorney statute, as I check, and did not have the necessary the 1986 law allowed. It is the same lan- said, which is what people have gotten security clearances. The Justice De- guage that is in the bill that is before all concerned about in the first in- partment strenuously objected. Once us now. It is obvious that much of the stance but seem to have forgotten. The the Justice Department believed the impetus for the present legislation is a interim authority is unnecessary in matter had been resolved, the Attorney desire to rein in the Attorney General’s light of the Vacancies Act and has General appointed another candidate. authority to appoint interim U.S. at- caused a host of problems. By repealing A Federal judge executed the oath of torneys without Senate confirmation. this authority, my amendment would office for this appointee and copies of Yet I submit that such power hasn’t ex- effectively bar the President or a judge the Attorney General’s order were sent actly been ‘‘reined in,’’ and the Sen- from appointing any long-term U.S. at- to the district court. ate’s prerogatives are not protected, by torney without Senate confirmation. Ten days later, the Justice Depart- a system that allows the Attorney Any temporary gap in the office of U.S. ment received a fax indicating that the General to make consecutive appoint- attorney would be addressed by the Va- chief district judge had changed his ments of non-Senate-confirmed U.S. cancies Act, which applies to all Sen- mind and ‘‘appointed’’ the earlier, un- attorneys, which is precisely what the ate-confirmed executive appointments acceptable candidate as U.S. attorney. bill before us would allow. That system and allows another employee or offi- This created a situation where two clearly falls short of ensuring that U.S. cer—presumptively the first assist- different people claimed to be the U.S. attorneys are subject to U.S. Senate ant—to carry out the function and du- attorney for the District of South Da- confirmation, which is one of our two ties of the office subject to various kota. Defense lawyers representing goals. time limits and other requirements.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3251 Mr. President, especially those who secutive 120-day appointments of interim (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- are upset about recent events should U.S. attorneys. In at least one case, the At- lowing: support a complete repeal of the in- torney General appointed a U.S. attorney to ‘‘(b)(1) Not later than 120 days after the four consecutive 120-day ‘‘interim’’ terms. date on which a vacancy occurs in the office terim authority. It is only a complete Such a system falls short of ensuring that of United States attorney for a judicial dis- repeal that will ensure that U.S. attor- U.S. attorneys are subject to Senate con- trict, the President shall submit an appoint- neys are appointed by the President by firmation. And finally, S. 214’s approach is ment for that office to the Senate. and with the advice and consent of the duplicative of the designation of Acting U.S. ‘‘(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), Senate. It is only a complete repeal attorneys under the Vacancies Act, 5 U.S.C. not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of an appointment under para- that will prevent consecutive appoint- § 3345 et seq., and potentially allows an indi- vidual to be consecutively designated as an graph (1), the Senate shall vote on that ap- ments of U.S. attorneys by the Attor- pointment. ney General. It is only a complete re- Acting U.S. attorney, and then as an interim ‘‘(3) If the President fails to comply with U.S. attorney—again avoiding Senate con- peal that will prevent the stacking of paragraph (1) with regard to the submission firmation for a substantial period of time. of any appointment for the office of United the interim and acting terms as U.S. I believe that we can do better. To that States attorney, paragraph (2) of this sub- end, I will offer an amendment on Tuesday attorney. Only a complete repeal en- section shall have no force or effect with re- that will achieve our goals of ensuring that sures that Senators will always have a gard to any appointment to the office of say in who serves for the long term as U.S. attorneys are promptly nominated by United States attorney during the remainder the U.S. attorney in their State. the President and that the Senate has an op- of the term of office of that President.’’. portunity to act on those nominations. My The interim appointment authority SEC. 3. REPEAL OF INTERIM APPOINTMENT AU- has lately become a contentious and amendment: (1) Would require the President THORITY. to nominate a U.S. attorney candidate with- Section 546 of title 28, United States Code, very politicized issue. It need not be. It in 120 days of a vacancy. It then would re- is particularly in times such as these is repealed. quire the Senate to consider the nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that the Senate must do what was des- within 120 days after it is submitted. In order to encourage the President to abide by these ator from Alabama is recognized. ignated by the Framers to do: cool the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I passions and look to the long term. I time limits, the amendment also would pro- vide that if the President fails to nominate a thank Senator KYL for his work and hope my colleagues will do this when I thoughtfulness on this subject. A situa- present my amendment tomorrow. I U.S. attorney candidate in any district with- in the time limit, the l20-day limit on Senate tion that has always caused enemies is hope we will lay partisanship aside and consideration is vitiated for all U.S. attor- when judges—the judicial branch—ap- that my amendment will be supported. ney nominations for the remainder of that point officials of the executive branch. EXHIBIT 1 President’s term in office. In effect, in order In particular, a judge is supposed to be U.S. SENATE to enjoy the substantial benefits of prompt a neutral arbiter for the contest going Washington, DC, March 19, 2007. Senate consideration of his nominees, the on before him. If he appoints the coach Re Interim U.S. Attorneys. President would be required to nominate promptly. or the quarterback of one of the teams Dear Colleague: There is a consensus that Finally, my amendment: (2) Would com- it seems as though he may not be fa- the changes made to the interim U.S. attor- pletely repeal the interim U.S. attorney cilitating a fair trial. It creates a per- ney statute, 28 U.S.C. § 546, by the Patriot statute, 28 U.S.C. § 546. The interim author- ception that I believe is not healthy. Improvement and Reauthorization Act, Pub. ity is unnecessary in light of the Vacancies L. 109–177, were a mistake. It is my hope that Some judges have actually refused to Act and has caused a host of problems. By re- appoint a U.S. attorney. They didn’t we will not compound that mistake with an- pealing this authority, my amendment other—namely, involving Federal district would effectively bar the President (or a think they should be taking sides in judges in the appointment of U.S. attorneys. judge) from appointing any long-term U.S. lawsuits that would come before them During Monday’s debate and Tuesday’s attorney without Senate confirmation. Any or stating to the world that they were, vote, I urge you to consider that in the fu- temporary gap in the office of U.S. attorney in effect, choosing and validating the ture both Democrats and Republicans will would be addressed by the Vacancies Act, integrity and their support for one of control the Senate, and both a Democrat and which applies to all Senate-confirmed execu- the advocates who appears before a Republican will serve as President. The so- tive appointments and allows another em- them. lution that we adopt should be one that we ployee or officer (presumptively the First That is pretty basic to our system. are ready to live with under all combinations Assistant) to carry out the functions and du- of these circumstances. It should be a solu- But we have had a different procedure ties of the office subject to various time lim- for appointing interim attorneys for tion that ensures that the President timely its and other requirements. nominates U.S. attorneys, and that those The interim appointment authority has many years. It has been discussed over U.S. attorneys are subject to confirmation lately become a contentious and very politi- time as being unwise, but nothing ever by the Senate. cized issue. It need not be. It is particularly happened until the PATRIOT Act reau- S. 214, the committee-reported U.S. attor- in times like these that the Senate must do thorization. Then, when we finally neys bill, does not meet these goals. My pro- what it was designed by the Framers to do: changed the procedure for interim ap- posed amendment does. S. 214 restores the To cool the passions and look to the long pointments, I think we didn’t do it interim U.S. attorney appointment statute term. I hope that you will do so—and that that existed between 1986 and 2006. That stat- well. We fixed the problem but left a you will support my amendment. big loophole that does need to be ute, which delegates to Federal judges the Sincerely, authority to appoint interim U.S. attorneys, worked on. On balance, the Kyl amend- JON KYL. has several flaws. First, it does not ensure ment is preferable to going back to the AMENDMENT NO. 459 that the President will nominate a U.S. at- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I call up my old system, and I support it. torney. Second, the Senate has no say in the I also note there has been a lot of amendment which, I understand, is at selection of a U.S. attorney who is appointed talk about politics and the Department by a district judge. the desk. of Justice. I served as a U.S. attorney Moreover, judges do not want this author- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ity. Some have simply refused to appoint in- for 12 years. I served as an assistant clerk will report. 1 terim U.S. attorneys, finding it a potential The legislative clerk read as follows: U.S. attorney for 2 ⁄2 years. I came to conflict of interest for the district judge who The Senator from Arizona [Mr. KYL] pro- know and love and respect that office. presides over criminal cases to also select poses an amendment numbered 459. It is a very great and important office. the U.S. attorney who would prosecute those Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- To be able to go into a court of the cases. And finally, some district judges have United States of America and to stand not acquitted themselves well when they mous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. before that jury and that judge and all have exercised the power to appoint U.S. at- the parties who are there and the court torneys. A Federal district judge may have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the measure of the legal abilities of the law- objection, it is so ordered. says: Is the United States ready? And yers who practice in his district, but he is in The amendment is as follows: you say: The United States is ready, no position to gauge an individual’s manage- (Purpose: To ensure that United States at- Your Honor—to speak for the United ment skill—an important quality in a suc- torneys are promptly nominated by the States of America, to represent the cessful U.S. attorney. A district judge does President, and are appointed by and with United States of America in court is a not even have access to a candidate’s per- the advice and consent of the Senate) high honor and a tremendous responsi- sonnel file and would not know of disquali- On page 2, strike line 10 and all that fol- bility. fying information in that file or of potential lows and insert the following: My impression, my entire experience conflicts of interest. SEC. 2. PROMPT NOMINATION AND CONFIRMA- was that when faced with difficult An additional problem, which may be of TION OF UNITED STATES ATTOR- choices, if I called the people in Wash- concern to those who are eager to respond to NEYS. recent events, is that the permissive lan- Section 541 of title 28, United States Code ington and sought their advice or help guage of the pre-2006 statute—the same lan- is amended— or insight into how to handle a dif- guage that S. 214 restores—was understood (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) ficult matter, they were very respect- to allow the Attorney General to make con- as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and ful of my decisionmaking process.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 They would provide support and advice, criminal cases or civil cases, for that Years ago, assistant U.S. attorneys and they usually deferred to the deci- matter. That is what he does. would resign when Presidents were not sion of the prosecutor. We have this sense in which an ap- reelected. The whole office would re- They have strict regulations that re- pointment of a U.S. attorney is both sign. As a matter of fact, when I came quire cases to be reviewed at various political and nonpolitical. Let me tell on in 1980, several offices still had that levels in the Department before an in- my colleagues how it works. This is tradition, and in several offices, when dictment can be returned because the very important. Most U.S. attorneys the new U.S. attorney walked in, there U.S. attorney is not a free agent. They are recommended to the President or was nobody there. They thought that are not entitled to indict anyone they known to the President to have certain was the right thing to do—to turn it choose without any review within the abilities. People make recommenda- over and let the new President and new Department of Justice, any oversight tions. If it is a Republican President, U.S. attorney hire whom he or she at all. A lot of us thought sometimes they tend to appoint Republican U.S. wanted to run the office. there was too much of that, but it was attorneys. If it is a Democratic Presi- That has ended, I think correctly. mainly a bureaucratic headache you dent, they tend to appoint Democratic Now in every U.S. Attorney’s Office, had to go through with some cases. U.S. attorneys. Local Congressmen and there is a deep cadre of experienced ca- The U.S. attorney is appointed by the Senators—particularly Senators, since reer prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney’s President. Presidents who take office we are in the confirmation process— Office is much larger today. They have routinely replace U.S. attorneys who make these recommendations to the grown in size, and they have a deep were there and appoint people they be- President. He listens to them and gives cadre of professional assistants, many lieve are able and who will execute great weight to the recommendations. of whom are appointed by different po- So most of the people who are ap- their approaches, their policies of law litical parties of different Presidents, pointed have some sort of political her- enforcement and litigation. That is different Attorneys General, and se- itage or background, but when you what a Presidential election entails. take that oath, when a person becomes lected by different U.S. attorneys. When we elect a President, we under- Everybody, if they are doing their job a U.S. attorney and they are asked to stand they are going to appoint U.S. correctly—and I am convinced that evaluate the merits of an existing case attorneys who will be responsible for most do, overwhelmingly they do— before them as to whether a person their effort, and if they refuse to pros- should be charged, as to what kind of they make decisions on cases based on ecute immigration cases, for whatever plea bargain should be entered into in the merits. If someone in the office reason they might decide, and the the course of a prosecution, they tries to upset that or if some U.S. at- United States public knows about this, should follow the law, they should fol- torney tries to squash or cover up a what recourse do they have? They can low their personal integrity and do the case that should be prosecuted or a vote against the President if he ap- right thing regardless of any politics, U.S. attorney tries to prosecute some- points somebody who won’t enforce the regardless of whether that defendant or one and there is not a legitimate basis law, gun prosecutions, or any other the person involved in a civil lawsuit is for it, there are Federal agents in- kind of prosecutions. That is an ac- a Republican, a Democrat, rich or poor, volved in these prosecutions, assistant countability of sorts. But to have a whatever. They have taken an oath to U.S. attorneys, people talk about these judge who has a lifetime appointment enforce the laws fairly against every- things, and it comes to the surface. make these appointments and who has one. I took it seriously. It was an im- Really, it is very difficult for anybody no accountability to the public is not portant oath to me. I don’t think I to not do what is right. I am not saying healthy. I believe it undermines ac- have ever done anything of which I am it can’t be done, but I am just empha- countability. more proud than serving as a U.S. at- sizing that U.S. attorneys have a re- I guess I had the occasion to be fired. torney. I believe I fulfilled that oath as sponsibility to do what is right. Their They have been talking about a lot of God gave me the ability to do so, and assistants are raised in that concept, people being fired. When President I made some tough calls. I handled they are trained in that concept, and if Bush took over from President cases against people I knew—friends. I some political shenanigans are at- Reagan—I had been appointed a U.S. felt it was my duty, and I did my duty tempted, those assistants will usually attorney by President Reagan—even as best I could. I am convinced that push back and can appeal to the De- though I had been a Republican and most U.S. attorneys do the same. partment of Justice in Washington or was supported by a Republican Presi- The appointment process has a polit- state their claims. That is just the way dent, he wanted everybody to resign so ical component, as everyone in this it is. he could replace all the U.S. attorneys. body knows, because I submit to my What about this deal of President This was a perfectly logical decision colleagues and to anyone who is listen- Bush firing 8 of U.S. attorneys? Let me for him to have made. ing, there has not been a U.S. attorney say it this way: The President was in As a matter of fact, I remember it appointed who doesn’t have some sort midterm. He had been reelected. Ap- being discussed, although not acted on, of Senate recommendation to it. In parently, there was a discussion as to at the midterm of President Reagan’s fact, they have to get our approval to whether U.S. attorneys should be kept Administration whether U.S. attorneys move the nomination through the Sen- or replaced. Somebody said: Why don’t should be asked to resign after 4 years ate. That is a political process. So we replace them all? He said: No, that and bring in new blood. They chose not some of these e-mails which are being is not a good idea. We ought to evalu- to do that. talked about I think are not so unusual ate them and see which ones we want When President Bush took office, at that level, where they are talking to keep and which ones we want to re- many U.S. attorneys did not stay on. about appointments. Are we appointing place. There is nothing wrong with Over a period of weeks and months, people who are loyal to President Clin- that. In fact, in my view, Presidents they submitted their resignations, and ton or are we appointing people who and Attorneys General have a greater he appointed new U.S. attorneys, many are loyal to the administration of responsibility than they have exercised excellent U.S. attorneys. I asked that I President Bush, who wants his admin- to ensure that U.S. attorneys are car- be allowed to stay on, and after some istration to succeed and wants his pri- rying out aggressively the policies they time, they said: You can stay on. So I orities to succeed? That is how ap- set forth. It is mainly a question of pol- stayed for 12 years. There were a hand- pointments are made. But once you icy. ful of U.S. attorneys who stayed during take that position, nobody in the De- They made that decision. They bat- that period—I mean literally half a partment of Justice, for corrupt or ill tled it down and came out with eight dozen or fewer who stayed 12 years. intent, should ever try to influence a U.S. attorneys whom they wanted to I say that to say these appointments legitimate, proper decision of a grand replace out of 93 U.S. attorneys. That are appointments of the President. The jury or a U.S. attorney with any im- is not a holocaust of U.S. attorneys. U.S. attorneys have to be responsible, proper motive because of politics. That When I was U.S. attorney and Presi- if Presidential elections mean any- is a tradition which most of the public dent Clinton was elected President, he thing at all, in executing the policies may not know but is deeply understood sent out a notice that everybody would the President sets forth with regard to throughout the Department of Justice. resign almost immediately. In the past,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3253 President Carter, President Reagan, policy of the person duly elected Presi- I will say one more thing. I do sup- and President Bush gave people 6 dent of the United States and thereby port the Kyl amendment. I think that months or more notice to get their af- empowered to appoint him and thereby is a principled approach. I think the fairs in order and trundle on off in a to set those policies? So you have to PATRIOT Act language we passed was nice fashion, give you an opportunity tell the judge, you know, I like you, not carefully thought through and did to find another job. But President Clin- Judge, and I appreciate all that. I know leave a loophole that could allow the ton sent out a notice immediately: You you, but that is not our policy. We be- President to avoid confirmation proc- are out of there. It caused an uproar, lieve we should prosecute gun cases. ess, and I think that is not healthy. I and then they backed off and said: OK, We think there is too much violence in believe the Kyl amendment, consistent take your time; we respect you more America, and drugs and gangs are out with the separation of powers, will con- than that. We will let you take some there killing people and doing all these front and deal with that problem. I will time before you are out of here, but things, and our policy is to prosecute say this, regardless of how my col- you are out of here. I have seen that drug cases. leagues might vote on that, I do believe twice. I saw it when President Bush What about immigration cases? No- we ought to consider an amendment I took over from President Reagan and body else will prosecute an immigra- have offered. when President Clinton took over from tion case. One U.S. attorney had a lax AMENDMENT NO. 460 President Bush. record because she did not prosecute Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I call I wish to talk about this question of those cases to the level of other similar up my amendment at this time. how you fill a vacancy in the U.S. De- districts and was criticized for it by a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without partment of Justice, a U.S. attorney lot of people. Let’s say there was a va- objection, the pending amendment is position. I always thought it odd that cancy, and under S. 214 the Senate ma- set aside, and the clerk will report the the court makes that appointment jority now refused to confirm a Bush amendment. under certain circumstances. Deputy appointment to that district and the The assistant legislative clerk read Attorney General Paul McNulty, in a judge appoints somebody who agrees as follows: Judiciary Committee hearing on Feb- with him who wouldn’t prosecute im- The Senator from Alabama [Mr. SESSIONS] ruary 6, said: migration cases or gun cases or drug proposes an amendment numbered 460. Allowing the district court to appoint U.S. cases, and they could be in there per- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask attorneys would deprive the Attorney Gen- manently. unanimous consent that the reading of eral of the authority to appoint his chief law This idea that the Executive Branch, the amendment be dispensed with. enforcement officials in the field when a va- or President, can abuse the system is cancy occurs, assigning it instead to another The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without as true and possible as the idea that a objection, it is so ordered. branch of Government. The President is judge can abuse the system. If the elected to do this. He is the chief law en- The amendment is as follows: President does it, at least we in this forcement officer. He sets the prosecutorial (Purpose: to require appropriate qualifica- policy, not the courts. Congress have a vote, and the Amer- tions for interim United States attorneys) ican people have a right to vote on a McNulty further testified: On page 2, line 23, strike the quotation President. So there is accountability at marks and the second period and insert the Some district courts recognize the con- least in this system that is not in the flicts inherent in the appointment of an in- following: terim United States attorney who would Judicial branch of government. ‘‘(e)(1) A district court appointing a United then have matters before that court—not to Paul McNulty, the Deputy Attorney States attorney under subsection (d) shall mention the oddity of one branch of govern- General, said this: not appoint a candidate— ment appointing the officers of another The Department of Justice is aware of no ‘‘(A) unless that candidate is an employee branch of government—and they have simply other agency where Federal judges, members of the Department of Justice or is a Federal refused to exercise the appointment author- of a separate branch of government, appoint law enforcement officer (as that term is de- ity. the interim staff of an agency. fined in section 115 of title 18); or I would ask my colleagues here to ‘‘(B) if the court learns that candidate is Some judges felt so strongly that under investigation or has been sanctioned this is an unhealthy way of doing busi- name one where the Federal judges fill by the Department of Justice or another ness, that they should appoint the a vacancy somewhere in the Govern- Federal agency. prosecutor who is going to be appear- ment. In addition to the constitutional ‘‘(2) Not less than 7 days before making an ing before them trying to convict separation of powers that is of concern appointment under subsection (d), a district somebody, yet they are supposed to be with this approach, McNulty says: court shall confidentially inform the Attor- a neutral arbiter of the facts and the At a minimum, it gives rise to an appear- ney General of identity of the candidate for law, that they wouldn’t make the ap- ance of potential conflict that undermines that appointment.’’. pointment. the performance or perceived performance of Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, if the McNulty pointed out: both the executive and judicial branches. Kyl amendment is not approved, my Other district courts ignored the inherent Tough cases come up before courts amendment would require interim U.S. conflict and sought to appoint as interim and they are litigated before judges attorney appointments made by a dis- United States attorneys wholly unacceptable with great intensity. There is a lawyer trict court have appropriate and proper candidates who lacked the required clear- for the defendant and there is a lawyer background checks. That is, whoever ances or appropriate qualifications. for the Government, the prosecutor, the judge appoints would have back- You have to have a secret clearance and imagine now that the judge has ap- ground checks and security clearances to be a U.S. attorney. This is very seri- pointed the prosecutor. It creates some in order to maintain efficient oper- ous business, who gets appointed U.S. unease, I submit, and it is not a little ation of the office during this transi- attorney in these matters. Let’s say bitty matter. tion period. there was a U.S. attorney who had a I am talking about a matter that will The Feinstein bill that reverts to the meeting with the judge—and I have had linger for 100 years. I am not talking previous process does not allow for these judges who like to tell you what about the immediate media flack we that to happen, and we do know that in the policy should be. They like to tell are having now, that we are digging the past judges have nominated can- you, you are prosecuting too many into and seeing whether everybody can didates who have serious difficulties. In drug cases; you are prosecuting too figure out exactly what happened, and 1987, an interim U.S. attorney for the many gun cases. We are the judges; we get a complete story of how the eight Southern District of West Virginia, think you, prosecutor, you work for us, U.S. attorneys were asked to move on. who was not a Department of Justice basically you are prosecuting too many We will get into that. That will all hap- employee, did not have a background immigration cases. You need to do pen. I don’t know exactly what hap- investigation, and was appointed by a other kinds of things more fitting for pened there, but I am saying that, as a district judge, started demanding to the Federal Court, Mr. Prosecutor. matter of policy, the appointments of find out everything that was going on Well, who is the prosecutor working executive branch officers should be in the files related to a prosecution of for? Is he working for that judge or is maintained, so far as possible, by the prominent public officials. The First he working, in effect, to set forth the executive branch. Assistant U.S. attorney there, a career

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Not everybody can politicization of the administration of block the law, they transferred Robert go in and see an investigatory file or justice by the White House and the De- Berman—the leader of the career team see grand jury transcripts. Those are, partment of Justice. The problem did that reviewed the Georgia law and a 28- by law, available only to law enforce- not begin with the recently disclosed year veteran of the Civil Rights Divi- ment officers who meet certain secu- firings of eight U.S. attorneys. It was sion—out of his job as a Deputy Chief rity clearances. well underway in 2002 when Attorney of the Voting Section and into a dead- There was another example where General Ashcroft abolished the process end training job. the chief district judge in South Da- for hiring new career attorneys for the When the Attorney General testified kota told the Department of Justice he Department of Justice. before the Judiciary Committee last wanted to appoint an individual who That process had been established by July, I asked whether this transfer was did not have any Federal prosecutorial the Eisenhower administration half a retaliation for the career attorney’s experience, had not undergone a back- century ago to eliminate partisanship role in recommending that the Depart- ground check, and did not have the and cronyism in the Department’s hir- ment object to the Georgia photo ID necessary security clearances. The De- ing. Under Attorney General Ashcroft, law. I still haven’t received an answer. partment of Justice strongly objected. however, the process was placed en- When Wan Kim, the head of the Civil It goes against the policy of the De- tirely in the hands of political ap- Rights Division, testified before the partment of Justice and the efficiency pointees who set out to remake the Committee in November, I asked him if and effectiveness of the nominee. The ranks of career attorneys by hiring Mr. Berman was transferred in retalia- Department of Justice appointed a dif- new attorneys based on partisan and tion for the Georgia matter. I still ferent candidate, under an existing ideological qualifications. Predictably, haven’t received an answer. As the problems in the Civil Rights law, and the Federal judge executed the result has been partisan and ideo- Division make clear, the real danger the oath of office for this appointee and logical law enforcement. with this administration’s politiciza- copies of the Attorney General’s order The civil rights division virtually tion of Justice Department’s hiring is were sent out to the district court. Ten stopped enforcing the Voting Rights the corruption of the rule of law. U.S. days later, the Department of Justice Act on behalf of African Americans. It Attorneys and other Department of received a fax indicating that the chief even sued African-American officials in Justice officials are selected by the district judge had decided to appoint Mississippi for discriminating against President, but they are the people’s the earlier unacceptable candidate as White voters. Contrary to the rec- lawyers. Their first duty is to enforce U.S. attorney. They had two of them ommendations of career attorneys, the the rule of law—not to push a partisan appointed. So I think we can fix that new regime also approved the Texas re- problem. That turned out to be an un- agenda. This administration has for- districting law that was later struck pleasant mess, if you want to know the gotten that basic truth, and the rule of down by the Supreme Court. It also ap- truth, and we can do better about that. law has suffered. proved a Georgia photo identification I see Senator KENNEDY is here, so I The conclusion is inescapable that won’t go on at length about this, ex- law for voting that was subsequently the Department of Justice ended Mr. cept to say if we go back to the pre- struck down by a Federal Court as a Berman’s long and distinguished career vious system that had been in effect for poll tax. Approval of the Georgia photo as a voting section attorney because he many years, it has been effective but identification law was driven by the applied the law faithfully and well, and we will face the same serious problems same partisan motivation that pro- refused to serve the partisan interests I just mentioned. Also, as a matter of duced the current U.S. attorney scan- of his political superiors. His plight is principle, it is inconsistent with the re- dal. one of many examples of loyal career sponsibilities we give to the President Georgia’s Republican-dominated public servants who have been pushed of the United States to appoint these State legislature said it was enacting aside for their failure to toe the par- officers and to give it to a separate the law to respond to allegations of tisan line in the Department of Jus- branch of Government that is not given voter fraud. But evidence of fraud to tice. the constitutional authority to make justify the law did not exist. The ID Incredibly, Bradley Schlozman, the those appointments. But I think we law was passed anyway, with full inexperienced political appointee who can fix it. We can do better. We can fix awareness that it would disproportion- oversaw approval of the Georgia ID law this. ately prevent minorities from voting. and the retaliation against the career I think the Kyl amendment rep- When the law was submitted to the staff, was rewarded with an appoint- resents the appropriate principled ap- Civil Rights Division for approval ment as interim U.S. attorney for the proach to it. However, if the Kyl under the Voting Rights Act, the ca- Western District of Missouri. He has amendment does not succeed, I would reer staff of attorneys and analysts served in that capacity for a year with- suggest my amendment, which makes recommended an objection by the De- out Senate confirmation. Mr. for a limited modification to Senator partment, which would have prevented Schlozman’s appointment is sympto- FEINSTEIN’s amendment by ensuring the law from going into effect, but the matic of the problem that the bill be- that only qualified people be named, recommendation was rejected by the fore us will solve—the appointment as people who meet the requirements, political appointees. U.S. attorneys of unqualified partisan people who have a security clearance The Federal Court struck down the operatives who would be unlikely to as part of the executive branch of the law as the equivalent of a poll tax, be- win Senate confirmation, but who can Government, who may be picked by a cause the State offered to sell ID’s for serve for extended periods of time any- judge, whoever they choose, but they $20 to prospective voters who did not way. at least would be qualified through se- have them. Tellingly, the State did not The continuing revelations about the curity clearances and professional establish offices selling ID’s in many of 8 fired U.S. attorneys show how thor- background to be a U.S. attorney. the State’s most heavily minority dis- oughly partisanship has infected the Maybe that would be a compromise tricts. administration of justice in the Bush that would help eliminate some of the After the law was blocked, the State administration. As explanation after practical difficulties, even if it does reenacted it without the $20 fee, in a explanation has unraveled, it has be- not eliminate the philosophical dif- blatant effort to gain partisan advan- come increasingly clear that the purge ficulties of having appointments made tage by manipulating the law. Once of U.S. attorneys had its genesis in the by a different branch of Government. again, the political appointees in the White House and its roots in a desire to Mr. President, I yield the floor. Civil Rights Division approved it. For- remove U.S. attorneys who were not Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I tunately, a court struck down the new sufficiently committed to the political strongly support S. 214 as an urgently law, finding that it placed an undue agenda of the administration.

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Evidence is IRAQ ford to miss. mounting that the administration was Mr. President, as our Nation begins Mr. President, I suggest the absence concerned that Carol Lam was too suc- its fifth year of the war in Iraq it is of a quorum. cessful in her investigation and pros- abundantly clear to the American peo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ecution of Republicans in the Duke ple that our current policy has failed, clerk will call the roll. Cunningham scandal. John McKay was and that we need a new policy that will The assistant legislative clerk pro- on the list because of his refusal to better serve both our national security ceeded to call the roll. open an unwarranted investigation and our service men and women. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask into voter fraud after a close 2004 elec- President Bush continues to look for unanimous consent that the order for tion victory by a Democrat. David good news with a microscope. Despite the quorum call be rescinded. Iglesias was the subject of Republican his repeated claims that success is just The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- complaints about his unwillingness to around the corner, Iraq is falling deep- pore. Without objection, it is so or- pursue voter fraud investigations of er and deeper into the chaos of civil dered. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I am Democrats, and he was pressured by war. Our troops are in the untenable going to speak on two timely issues. I Republicans in Congress to indict position of policing a nation at war would like to first speak on the issue of Democrats before last November’s elec- with itself. tion to help the Republican candidate More than 3,200 American soldiers S. 214, the bill pending before the Sen- in a tight congressional race. have made the ultimate sacrifice, and ate. I would like to ask my colleagues in Recently released e-mails show that more than 24,000 have been wounded the Senate who followed this debate part of this scheme was to use the lit- during the 4 years of his failed policy. over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys tle-noticed change in the law inserted Tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians to reflect a little bit about history. It in the reauthorization of the Patriot have been killed, and nearly 4 million was over a century ago that the U.S. Act last year which permitted the At- have been displaced inside Iraq and Department of Justice undertook plans torney General to appoint interim U.S. across the region. attorneys to serve indefinitely without The insurgency is growing in to fire certain Federal prosecutors in Senate confirmation. The bill before us strength, and its lethal explosives are the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Alabama eliminates that provision and rein- growing in sophistication. for political reasons. It was August 9, states the 120-day limit on service by Attacks on American soldiers con- 1904, when Republican President Theo- interim U.S. attorneys appointed by tinue to increase. dore Roosevelt wrote a letter to his At- the Attorney General. This change will Militias are increasing their power, torney General, William H. Moody. In force the administration to send nomi- and their ability to brutalize the Iraqi this letter, President Theodore Roo- nees to the Senate to fill vacant slots, people is increasing as well. sevelt opposed the political firing of or have them filled by a court instead. No amount of American military Federal prosecutors. This is what he This change in the law is an impor- might can end Iraq’s civil war. Only a said: tant first step we can take to remedy political settlement by Iraqi leaders Of all of the officers of the Government, the problem, as we continue to inves- and the Iraqi people can end the blood- those of the Department of Justice should be tigate the political purge of U.S. attor- shed and suffering. kept most free from any suspicion of im- proper action on partisan or factional neys. That investigation must con- Rather than fanning the flames of grounds . . . so that there will be gradually tinue. A full investigation is essential chaos by sending more U.S. troops into a growth, even though a slow growth, in the if we hope to restore confidence in Fed- Iraq’s civil war, it is time for the Presi- knowledge that the Federal courts and the eral law enforcement. U.S. attorneys dent to begin to redeploy our troops representatives of the Federal Department of protect the Nation from violent crime, out of harm’s way. Justice insist on meting out even-handed terrorism, violations of civil rights, or- The war in Iraq has been a disastrous justice to all. ganized crime and public corruption. and deeply dangerous debacle in Amer- Those words were spoken over 100 They must be above partisan or ethical ican foreign policy. It has made Amer- years ago. They ring true today. Our reproach, if the rule of law is to have ica more hated in the world than at democracy is based on the rule of law. any meaning in our modern society. any other time in our history. It has It is based on meting out evenhanded There are few greater threats to our emboldened terrorists across the globe. justice, as President Theodore Roo- democracy than such efforts to turn It has stretched our military to the sevelt said. our system of Federal law enforcement breaking point. As a result, our na- The forced firing of eight U.S. attor- into a partisan political tool. As Jus- tional security is increasingly at risk. neys, nearly all of whom had been tice Robert Jackson said: The President’s policy of escalating judged qualified and favorably re- The prosecutor has more control over life, the war will not make success any viewed, calls into question the credi- liberty and reputation than any other person more likely. It will only result in more bility and integrity of Federal prosecu- in America. death and more tragedy for American tors. It calls into question our Nation’s That awesome power must not be used soldiers, and it will undermine our na- commitment to even-handed justice. in the service of partisan goals. U.S. tional security even further. I have heard my colleagues on the attorneys are political appointees, but The American people have been pa- floor today and in committee say: This once they are appointed, they can no tient. But America has now been in is much ado about nothing because longer be part of the political process. Iraq longer than it took us to win whenever a new President comes along, Politics can shape policies and prior- World War II. Instead of progress, we they replace all of the U.S. attorneys; ities but the decision whether or not to continue to see unacceptably high lev- that is clearly political. They are re- investigate or prosecute cannot be in- els of violence, death, and destruction. placing those serving as U.S. attorneys fluenced by the slightest hint of par- The American military and the with people of their own choosing after tisanship. No U.S. attorneys should be American people deserve far better. they have replaced the Attorney Gen- subjected to partisan political pressure The President seeks more funding for eral. There is truth to that. to make a particular decision in a pros- the war without strings and without The fact is, with the new Attorney ecution, and no U.S. attorney should be delay. General, a new team is in place. We retaliated against for making decisions Because the President stubbornly in- have 93 U.S. attorneys. As President that are politically unpopular in the sists on escalating the same failed George W. Bush took office a little over eyes of his superiors. strategy, Congress must stand up to 6 years ago, he replaced all of those The bill before us will help guard the President and stand up for our U.S. attorneys appointed by President against such partisanship, by restoring troops by requiring him to redeploy Clinton with his own. No one called for the requirement for the administration our combat forces out of Iraq as soon an investigation. No one screamed

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 ‘‘scandal.’’ It is a tradition. It is one we committee. We plan to vote on these We owe it to him. We owe it to the accept. A new President has that subpoenas this Thursday. U.S. attorneys across this country who chance. But we know those U.S. attor- The White House is reluctant to have have been independent in their judg- neys serve at the President’s discretion senior officials testify. That is under- ment and all of the assistants who and can be removed at any time for standable. But when the shoe was on work with them to get to the bottom of any reason. the other foot—a Democratic President this and ask the important questions. I We have an unusual circumstance we and a Republican Congress—adminis- hope the Senate Judiciary Committee face right now. Never before in history tration officials testified all the time. will be able to move this week, perhaps has a President and an Attorney Gen- Under President Clinton, 47 White next week, to get to the bottom of this eral fired a group of U.S. attorneys en House officials testified before congres- and call these witnesses before us. masse, in a group, other than the ex- sional committees during their service. Mr. President, today marks a somber pected turnover, as I mentioned, with We need to hear the truth—all of it and milestone. It was 4 years ago today the change of administration. nothing but the truth—about the firing that President Bush ordered our mili- We asked the Congressional Research of the eight U.S. attorneys. tary to launch a preemptive invasion of Service if they could undertake an There is a second question we have to Iraq. I can recall the vote on the Sen- analysis of U.S. attorney firings that ask which is equally important: How ate floor—I have spoken of it many occurred other than the changeover of many other U.S. attorneys were ap- times—which led to that decision by a Presidency. This is what they found: proached by the White House and asked the President. We cast thousands of Only 2 U.S. attorneys out of 486 con- to play ball and did play ball? Of the votes as Members of the Senate, the firmed by the Senate over the past 25 Nation’s 93 U.S. attorneys, how many House, and most of them are hard to years have been fired in the middle of of them kept their jobs as a result of remember. One can never forget a vote a Presidential term for reasons unre- political cooperation? cast about war. You know people will We gained some insight into this lated to misconduct—2 out of 486. So die as a result of that decision. We question from a new study by two pro- for some to argue that this is routine, focus on eliminating the enemy—as we fessors, John Cragan of Illinois State to fire those attorneys, the facts say do in our war in Afghanistan—but we University and Donald Shields at the otherwise. Only 2 out of 486 have been know good American soldiers will give University of Missouri. They compiled their lives as well, and innocent people fired in the midst of their term. a database of Federal indictments and Why is that the case? Why have U.S. will die. investigations undertaken by U.S. at- attorneys been insulated from Presi- I can remember well that decision. It torneys against elected officials and was a tough one, a very difficult one. dential politics? Because Federal pros- political candidates since President ecutors are supposed to be independent. But now we face 4 years of this war Bush took office in 2001. Here is what having been completed. As of today, we They are nominated by the President their study found: U.S. attorneys and confirmed by the Senate, but, un- start the fifth year of this war, a war across the Nation have investigated 298 that has lasted longer than World War like other Federal public servants, Democrats and just 67 Republicans— they have a measure of independence. II. nearly 5 times as many Democratic of- Yesterday, on the ABC News program Former Supreme Court Justice and ficials as Republicans. These statistics Attorney General Robert Jackson once ‘‘This Week,’’ Stephen Hadley, the are troubling, and we have to look into President’s National Security Adviser, said: The prosecutor has more control them. The firings of the U.S. attorneys was asked: If the President had known over life, liberty, and reputation than and documents that have been turned 5 years ago how much this war would any other person in America. over to Congress really call into ques- cost—in dollars and in lives—would he Discussing Justice Jackson’s words, tion the legitimacy of all prosecutions have still ordered this invasion of Iraq? a scholar of the Justice Department brought by the U.S. attorney in cases Mr. Hadley replied: named Lincoln Caplan has written: involving partisan interests. I think he would. The point is, this war has The power of law enforcement to tarnish This is regrettable. There is no place made the U.S. safer. reputations, end people’s liberty and ruin for politics when it comes to prosecu- lives, in other words, is so great that it has Those were the words of Stephen tion, especially when it comes to pub- Hadley. Unfortunately, they are wrong. to be exercised judiciously and, above all, lic corruption and voting rights cases. nonpolitically. That’s one basic element of A National Intelligence Estimate re- the rule of law. If there is belief that people in the leased last spring warns that the war in White House in either party are push- Iraq has helped create a whole new gen- That is what is at stake here. Eight ing for prosecutions to seek a political U.S. attorneys who did not play ball eration of terrorists around this world. advantage, we have seriously under- The latest report from the Defense with the political agenda of this White mined the integrity and credibility of Department confirms our troops are House were dropped from the team. our system of justice. now trapped in a civil war. For the Members of Congress have a responsi- As President Teddy Roosevelt longest time, we danced around using bility to ask: What was that political warned: Even the appearance of polit- the words ‘‘civil war.’’ But even that agenda? Why were they dismissed? ical interference in the process of jus- term does not adequately express the Does this scandal rest at the feet of the tice is damaging to public faith in Gov- complexity of the deadly situation we Attorney General, Mr. Gonzales; Har- ernment. Last night, as I left a Chicago find ourselves in today. riet Miers, the former counsel to the restaurant, a young man and his wife Before our military was diverted to President; Karl Rove, the President’s were sitting at a table. He asked me to fight this war of choice in Iraq, they political adviser; or does it reach the come over. He introduced himself and had driven the Taliban from power in President’s office itself? said he was an assistant U.S. attorney Afghanistan and splintered the leader- Over the next several weeks, we are in Chicago. That is a hard job to get. It ship of al-Qaida. We were in the hunt going to look into this. Passage of S. is not a political job at all. In fact, you for Osama bin Laden. We knew who 214, the bill we will vote on at the end have to be really talented to be quali- was responsible for 9/11, and we were of this debate, will not end the inquiry. fied to serve in the U.S. Attorney’s Of- determined to get him and those who We have a lot more work to do. We fice for the Northern District of Illi- worked for him. We were on track to need to learn whether Attorney Gen- nois. demolish the terrorists who brought eral Gonzales and his deputies told He said to me: Senator, I would like such grief to our Nation on 9/11. Congress the truth when they testified to ask you to do your best to get to the What is the story today? According just a few weeks ago. We need to have bottom of this. We think we are doing to Mr. Hadley in his comments yester- Karl Rove, Harriet Miers, and other top a professional job. This suggestion that day on television, the war has made us administration officials testify under some U.S. attorneys were fired for po- ‘‘safer.’’ The fact is, today al-Qaida is oath about their role in these firings. I litical reasons really casts a shadow regrouping and the Taliban is still hope they will come voluntarily. If over all of us who are trying to rep- fiercely fighting for control of Afghani- they do not, the Senate Judiciary Com- resent the people of the United States stan. mittee should subpoena each and every effectively through our Department of Our military—especially the Army— one of them. I am a member of that Justice. is stretched to the breaking point.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3257 There is not one Active or Reserve This is a hallowed rollcall. These are Captain Romig had a cast on up to Army combat unit outside of Iraq and the names of every Illinois service- his hip following surgery, but he had to Afghanistan today that is rated ‘‘com- member killed in Iraq since the start of walk a half a mile on crutches every bat ready’’—not one. If we were called this war. As we begin the fifth year of day to eat lunch. When it rained, mud on to respond to another military this war, I ask unanimous consent to washed into the cinder-block barracks emergency in the world with our great honor these great men and women by and coated the cement floors where he military, they would be hard pressed to having printed immediately after my was asked to live. His foot became in- respond because they have been de- remarks in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD fected. He has had five surgeries on it. pleted in terms of personnel and re- this list of those Illinois brave soldiers He still has a hole in the back of his sources and training and equipment by and marines, airmen and sailors who foot and his foot drops. He needs a this war in Iraq. have given their lives in Iraq. brace to walk properly. National Guard units in Illinois and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- When he was released from active across the Nation have about one-third pore. Without objection, it is so or- duty, the Army told Captain Romig the of the equipment they need to respond dered. VA would pay for the brace. But then to a domestic crisis or to train for an (See exhibit 1.) the Veterans’ Administration refused. overseas mission. A recent audit by the Mr. DURBIN. In addition to these They told Captain Romig he was not Department of Defense inspector gen- fallen heroes, thousands of our troops entitled to VA health care until he re- eral found the Pentagon has failed to have come home with serious injuries, ceived a disability rating, which takes properly equip the soldiers it already disabilities—blindness, amputations, 2 years. In the meantime, he would has in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many sol- and the signature injury of this war, have to pay the bills himself or go diers have found themselves short on traumatic brain injury. We have been without the brace and any other VA guns and ammunition, body armor, outraged in recent weeks to read about health care. communications equipment, armored the shabby way some of these wounded Now, who is Captain Romig? He hap- vehicles, and electronic jammers to veterans have been treated. pens to be a soldier who has served 23 disable IEDs. I went out today and I asked to fi- years in the military—12 in the regular Two hours ago, I was at Walter Reed nally see this infamous Building 18, Army and 11 in the National Guard. He Hospital. I make visits there and try to which is about a block away from Wal- was one of the lucky ones, though. meet with soldiers and talk to them ter Reed Hospital. It is a rundown, old Through his employer he had private about how they are doing. I go to the motel that our military took over. health coverage. They paid for the rehab unit where amputees are trying Under Secretary Rumsfeld, they had brace and his medical care when the to learn to walk. Some have lost one this passion to privatize—taking the VA and our Government failed him. leg, some two. Some have lost an arm. men and women who were responsible He worries about other wounded vet- They are struggling to get their lives for maintaining this building and re- erans. In an e-mail he sent me re- back together. These are real heroes moving them and bringing in a private cently, he said: for America, and they are profiles in contractor. That is when the worst Who is going to help pay the bills for a sol- courage, as they struggle every single happened. The men and women who dier’s family if he or she is disabled? The day to try to put their lives back to- were involved in the private contract mortgage companies won’t wait two years to clearly did not do the job. receive their payment and the VA made it gether again. perfectly clear to me that if I didn’t pay my I sat down with a group of these sol- As a result, the Washington Post ran bill, they would send me to [a collection diers, all of whom had lost a leg, in this this well-publicized series about mold agency]; they don’t want to wait two years rehab room. I went around, and I said: and mice droppings and evidence of for payment, either. So why should a soldier What happened to you? Each one of bugs and the general rundown condi- be expected to wait two years for care and fi- them said the same thing: Well, it was tion of Building 18—an outpatient fa- nancial assistance? an IED that hit my humvee. It was an cility for our soldiers at Walter Reed There is another story I would like to IED that hit my humvee. It was an IED Hospital. share. It is about SGT Garrett Ander- that hit my humvee. Every day, we learn—as I have son of Champaign, IL. He and his wife I thought to myself: When this war learned back in Illinois—of wounded Sam share a similar worry. He is 30 started, in my first visit to Walter soldiers who have been denied proper years old. She is 29. They have a 6- Reed, I met a member of the Ohio Na- medical care, housed in substandard month-old daughter. On Wednesday, tional Guard who lost his left leg. He and even deplorable living conditions, they will celebrate their second wed- could not wait to get back to his unit. and forced to fight a massive bureauc- ding anniversary. I doubted if he ever would. I asked him racy and endure long waits for deci- Three months after they were mar- what happened? He said: Well, this sions about disability compensation. ried, he went to Iraq with the Illinois homemade bomb, this IED, hit my Meanwhile, their families suffer and National Guard. Four months after humvee. That was 4 years ago, and we many of the wounded soldiers go with- that, an IED exploded next to his ar- still have soldiers coming into our hos- out medical care. mored humvee in Baghdad. pitals with similar injuries without the Sadly, these problems are not unique The blast tore off Sergeant Ander- protection they need. to Walter Reed, nor are they new to son’s right arm below the elbow, shat- The President’s response to this ter- many of the top Pentagon officials. tered his jaw, severed part of his rible situation is to order 30,000 more Mark Benjamin is a reporter who has tongue, took away much of his hearing, troops into battle. written some of the groundbreaking and punctured his body with shrapnel. We will pay for this war for the rest stories on the veterans health care cri- He spent 7 months at Walter Reed, of our lives. But the people who have sis. He wrote an article in 2003, 4 years and he praises the care that was given paid the highest price, by far, are the ago, about wounded National Guard him there recently in Ward 57. He said men and women of the military and soldiers being housed in sweltering cin- the amputee ward could not have treat- their families. Many soldiers and ma- der-block buildings at Fort Stewart in ed him better. I have heard the same rines, sailors and airmen in Iraq are on Georgia. thing. There are many outstanding in- their second, even their third or fourth The Pentagon pledged then, in 2003, dividuals at Walter Reed who should tour of duty. We are pushing them to that no wounded soldier would be sub- not be lumped into the critical articles the absolute limit. They have endured jected to that shabby treatment again. about Building 18. These are men and great danger. Their families have en- That was 4 years ago. Yet 2 years later, women, medical professionals, who are dured great hardships. in 2005, Jeff Romig, a physician’s as- literally working miracles every day As of this morning, it is sad but must sistant from Danville, IL, and a cap- on these soldiers. So criticizing the sit- be reported that 3,210 American sol- tain in the Army National Guard, uation at Walter Reed should not bring diers, including 123 from my home found himself living in similar condi- them in as well. Many of them are ex- State of Illinois, have given every- tions at a military base in Indiana traordinary and receive the highest thing. They have given their lives in after he ruptured his Achilles tendon praise from men and women who are Iraq. during training. treated there.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 But after the treatment at Walter Here is another great statistic. In between Illinois and Washington to be Reed for Sergeant Anderson, the late January, the Army Times reported with her son. Lieutenant Peterson months of outpatient care that fol- that in the last few years, the number spent $10,000 out of pocket to rent hotel lowed were filled with ‘‘massive paper- of soldiers approved for permanent dis- rooms near Walter Reed for 6 months work and red tape.’’ After 3 years in ability retirement decreased by more because there was no room for him in the Army and 4 in the National Guard, than two-thirds—from 642 in 2001, to 209 the infamous Building 18. He has yet to Garrett Anderson finally retired from in 2005. Think about that: a two-thirds be reimbursed for that expenditure. the military last June. drop in permanent disability ratings in The Army says he still needs to turn in Last week, 9 months later, he re- the midst of a war? It does not make more paperwork. ceived his disability rating from the sense. Terry Peterson suffers from PTSD. VA. You will recall the injuries I told With the horrific wounds our troops He didn’t see a psychiatrist until you he sustained. His disability rating, are suffering—and thanks to the out- months after his injury, and then only after waiting, 90 percent. His wife Sam standing care they receive in the because his father insisted. When he said the VA ruled that some of her field—surviving, how can permanent went back for a follow-up appointment husbands’s shrapnel wounds were not disability rates be declining? Declining a month later, they told him his service related because Walter Reed disability rates are part of the pattern records had been lost. had not taken the time to document of failing to plan properly for this war. Today Lieutenant Peterson is back each and every one of them. I know Dr. David Chu, who is an at Fort Stewart in Georgia waiting to The Andersons are appealing the rat- economist and mathematician by finish his surgeries and get his dis- ing. They are hoping for a 100-percent training, and he holds one of the top ability rating to leave the Army. He disability rating, which would make positions at the Pentagon. He is the says: Sergeant Anderson eligible for better Under Secretary for Defense for Per- It took me a long time to stop making ex- health coverage and other benefits. Do sonnel and Readiness. He is one of the cuses for the system. you know how long that appeal will two top Pentagon officials responsible Some days he says he feels like he take? Two years—2 more years for Ser- for making sure that returning vets re- was abandoned by the Army. But he is geant Anderson to wait to determine ceive prompt outpatient care and fair determined to try to fix this system so whether the VA is going to rate him as compensation. other soldiers won’t go through the 100 percent disabled. In January 2005, Dr. Chu told the same thing. In the meantime, he is looking for a Wall Street Journal that America was Before the State of the Union Ad- civilian doctor with experience treat- spending too much on benefits for sol- dress, some 15 months ago, Terry and I ing amputees, and doing without the diers and veterans. He said: met with some reporters. Terry said: I speech therapy and PTSD counseling The amounts have gotten to the point don’t know if I ought to say this, but I he needs. where they are hurtful. They are taking am a conservative and a Republican. He is also going to college. His wife is away from the Nation’s ability to defend He said: trying to finish law school. They are itself. both speaking out to try to change the What I’m really looking forward to is just The truth is, health care and dis- hearing that the President is behind us. system. Here is what his wife Sam ability benefits for wounded soldiers says: He said he didn’t want the sacrifices are not threats to our national secu- that he and other soldiers had made to Each obstacle renews our desire to fix the rity; they are an essential part of the system so that future soldiers can serve be for nothing. proudly and take comfort knowing that their cost of war and part of our national se- As we enter the fifth year of this war, country will take care of them just as they curity. Somehow the Pentagon has to America needs to demonstrate to all took care of their country. come to realize this. our troops and families that we are be- I applaud Defense Secretary Gates I want to tell my colleagues one hind them, and that takes more than for the decisive steps he has taken to more story and then turn the floor over words. It requires that we stand with fix the problems at Walter Reed and to to my colleague from Arkansas. This is our soldiers on the battlefield and determine how widespread they are. about an Illinois soldier, Army 1LT when they come home wounded, for as But firing a few people—even a few Terry Peterson of Warrenville, IL. I long as they need our help. generals—is not enough. The stories first met Lieutenant Peterson in Janu- I yield the floor. about wounded soldiers being mis- ary 2006 when he was recuperating at EXHIBIT 1 treated raise serious questions about Walter Reed. I invited him to come to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM CASUALTIES our planning for this war, about the ca- the President’s State of the Union Ad- LISTED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER pacity of the Pentagon and the VA to dress last year as my guest. He was 23 Marine Corporal Brian Kennedy, 25, of Glen- deal with the long-term health needs of years old. He is a graduate of the Cita- view, IL. our soldiers—post-traumatic stress dis- del. From the time he was a little boy, Marine Captain Ryan Anthony Beaupre, 30, order, traumatic brain injury, amputa- he wanted to be a soldier. of St. Anne, IL. tions. Ten years ago, the VA could On December 8, 2005, 3 weeks after he Marine Private Jonathan L. Gifford, 30, of arrived in Iraq, an IED ripped apart a Decatur, IL. never have anticipated all these chal- Marine Corporal Evan James, 20, La Harpe, lenges. Today they face them. humvee in which he was riding in IL. Every year since the war in Iraq Baghdad. The blast killed one soldier Army Specialist Brandon Rowe, 20, of Ros- began, the President has failed to re- in the humvee and nearly killed Lieu- coe, IL. quest adequate funding for the VA. The tenant Peterson. It shattered his right Army Reserve Specialist Rachael Lacy, 22, of President’s proposed budget for next foot, ripped three knuckles off his right Lynwood, IL. year would enable the VA to serve hand, and severed an artery in his left Marine First Sergeant Edward Smith, 38, of 54,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans— arm. He has had 20 surgeries so far. If Chicago, IL. 54,000. It sounds like a large number. It he is lucky, he will only need two more Army Staff Sergeant Lincoln Hollinsaid, 27, of Malden, IL. is. But it is 50,000 patients short of the surgeries. He has five screws in his Marine Lance Corporal Jakub Henryk VA’s expected demand. foot, and he deals with pain all the Kowalik, 21, of Schaumburg, IL. The President’s budget provides for time. He can’t stand for more than 30 Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas Brian half of what is needed. Unbelievably, it minutes, and it will take a miracle for Kleiboeker, 19, of Iuka, IL. would cut funding for defense health him to ever be able to run again. Marine 1st Lieutenant Timothy Louis Ryan, facilities such as Walter Reed by 13 Lieutenant Peterson received out- 30, of North Aurora, IL. percent. I think about that $12 billion patient care at Walter Reed for 9 Army Staff Sergeant Andrew R. Pokorny, 30, in cash—$12 billion in U.S. taxpayer months. Someone from home was al- of Naperville, IL. dollars—that was flown into Iraq and ways with him—usually his mother, his Army Private First Class Shawn Pahnke, 25, of Manhattan, IL. cannot be accounted for, sent to Mr. girlfriend, or his sister—trying to cut Army Specialist Cory A. Hubbell, 20, of Ur- Bremer and his Coalition Provisional through the redtape, trying to make bana, IL. Authority. How far would that money sure he received the very best care. His Army Private Matthew Bush, 20, East Alton, go to help the VA? mom spent $8,000 flying back and forth IL.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3259 Illinois Army National Guard Specialist Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Pickering, 20, of Sgt. Terry M. Lisk, 26, of Fox Lake, IL. Brandon Ramsey, 21, Calumet City, IL. Marion, IL. Sgt. Bradley H. Beste, 22, of Naperville, IL. Army Pfc. Christopher A. Sisson, 20, of Oak Marine Cpl. Peter J. Giannopoulos, 22, of In- Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer, 26, of Granite Park, IL. verness, IL. City, IL. Army Spc. Ryan G. Carlock, 25, of Macomb, Marine Cpl. Matthew A. Wyatt, 21, of Army Spc. Kristofer C. Walker, 20, of Creve IL. Millstadt, IL. Coeur, IL. Illinois Army National Guard 1st Lt. Brian Army Sgt. Donald B. Farmer, 33, of Zion, IL. Spc. George R. Obourn Jr., 20, of Creve Silavenas, 30, of Genoa, IL. Marine Lance Cpl. Neil D. Petsche, 21, of Coeur, IL. Army Spc. John R. Sullivan, 26, of Country- Lena, IL. Pvt. Edwardo J. Lopez, 21, of Aurora, IL. side, IL. Marine Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos, 20, of Au- Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert, 24, of Downers Army Spc. William D. Dusenbery, 30, of Fair- rora, IL. Grove, IL. view Heights, IL. Marine Cpl. Nathaniel K. Moore, 22, of Cham- Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck, 26, of Skokie, IL. Army Pvt. Scott M. Tyrrell, 21, of Sterling, paign, IL. Pfc. William R. Newgard, 20, of Arlington IL. Marine Cpl. Jonathan S. Beatty, 22, of Heights, IL. Army Spc. Uday Singh, 21, of Lake Forest, Streator, IL. Senior Airman Daniel B. Miller Jr., 24, IL. Cpl. Christopher E. Zimny, 27, of Cook, IL. Galesburg, IL. Michigan Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Lance Cpl. Sean P. Maher, 19, of Grays Lake, Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer A. Valdivia, Michael Sutter, 28, of Tinley Park, IL. IL. 27, of Cambridge, IL. Marine Corps Captain Adam Miller, 29, of Sgt. Jessica M. Housby, 23, of Rock Island, Capt. Kevin C. Landeck, 26, of Wheaton, IL. Midlothian, IL. IL. Sgt. Pedro J. Colon, 25, of Cicero, IL. Army Sergeant First Class James Hoffman, Marine Cpl. Kevin M. Clarke, 21, of Tinley SSG Paul M. Latourney, 28, of Roselle, IL. 41, of Palatine, IL. Park, IL. Marine Lance Cpl. Raymond J. Holzhauer, of Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. Ivory L. Marine Cpl. John T. Olson, 21, of Elk Grove Dwight, IL. Phipps, 44, of Chicago, IL. Village, IL. Total OIF Casualties: 123 Soldiers Marine Pfc. Geoffrey S. Morris, 19, of Army Staff Sgt. Daniel G. Gresham, 23, of Gurnee, IL. Lincoln, IL. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. STA- Army Cpl. Forest J. Jostes, 22, of Albion, IL. Army Spc. Jacob C. Palmatier, 29, of Spring- BENOW). The Senator from Arkansas is Marine Lance Cpl. Phillip E. Frank, 20, of field, IL. recognized. Elk Grove, IL. Army 2nd Lt. Richard B. Gienau, 29, of Peo- Mr. PRYOR. Madam President, I Army Reserve Spc. Gregory R. Goodrich, 37, ria, IL. come to the floor to voice my strong of Bartonville, IL. Army Spc. Adriana N. Salem, 21, of Elk support of S. 214, Preserving U.S. At- Marine Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Stoffel-Gray, 19, Grove Village, IL. torneys Independence Act. of Patoka, IL. Army Sgt. Kenneth L. Ridgley, 30, of Olney, We all know the story by now. In the Army Pfc. Shawn C. Edwards, 20, of IL. Bensenville, IL. Army Pfc. Wyatt D. Eisenhauer, 26, of dead of night, the Justice Department Army National Guard Sgt. Landis W. Garri- Pinckneyville, IL. slipped into the PATRIOT Act, which son, 23, of Rapids City, IL. Army Spc. Brian M. Romines, 20, of Simpson, was under consideration in the House— Army Staff Sgt. Oscar D. Vargas-Medina, 32, IL. it was in the conference, apparently, of Chicago, IL. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas C. Hull, when this happened. They slipped in a Army Capt. John E. Tipton, 32, of Collins- 41, of Princeton, IL. provision to allow itself carte blanche ville, IL. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Terry W. Ball Jr., 36, of authority to strategically handpick Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class William East Peoria, IL. judges and bypass Senate confirmation, D. Chaney, 59, of Schaumberg, IL. Army Spc. Miguel Carrasquillo, 25, of River which I believe was done to carry out a Army National Guard Spc. Jeremy L. Ridlen, Grove, IL. 23, of Paris, IL. Army 1st Lt. David L. Giaimo, 24, of Wau- political scheme to fire and replace Pfc. Jeffrey R. Wallace, 20, of Hoopeston, IL. kegan, IL. U.S. attorneys. I don’t say this lightly. Army Maj. Paul R. Syverson III, 32, of Lake Army Spc. Jeffrey A. Williams, 20, of We have seen the e-mails now. Most of Zurich, IL. Warrenville, IL. my colleagues in the Senate and, in Army 1st Sgt. Ernest E. Utt, 38, of Ham- Army Staff Sgt. Gary R. Harper Jr., 29, of fact, most people around the country mond, IL. Virden, IL. have seen all or some or bits and pieces Army Sgt. Christopher A. Wagener, 24, of Army Spc. James T. Grijalva, 26, of Burbank, of these e-mails. They are damning. Fairview Heights, IL. IL. The Department of Justice has taken Army Pfc. Collier E. Barcus, 21, of McHenry, Army 1st Lt. Debra A. Banaszak, 35, of deliberate steps to mislead Senators IL. Bloomington, IL. Army Pfc. Torry D. Harris, 21, of Chicago, Army Staff Sgt. Kyle B. Wehrly, 28, of Gales- and abuse its misbegotten authority. IL. burg, IL. Put quite simply, we can’t trust this Army Corporal Demetrius Rice, 24, of Chi- Army Sgt. Joshua A. Terando, 27, of Morris, administration to use its authority in cago, IL. IL. a fair and constructive manner. They Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan W. Collins, 19, Pvt. Christopher M. Alcozer, 21, of DeKalb, have proven that to us. It is time we of Crystal Lake, IL. IL. restore justice at the Justice Depart- Marine Cpl. Christopher Belchik, 30, of Jer- Sgt. 1st Class Eric P. Pearrow, 40, of Peoria, ment. We can begin that process with sey, IL. IL. two steps: First, we can move this leg- Army Spc. Charles L. Neeley, 19, of Mattoon, Sgt. Grzegorz Jakoniuk, 25, of Schiller Park, IL. IL. islation to which I referred a moment Army National Guard Sgt. Shawna Morrison, Lance Cpl. Adam W. Kaiser, 19, of Naperville, ago very swiftly and restore the con- 26, of Paris, IL. IL. firmation process that our Founding Army National Guard Spc. Charles Lamb, 23, Lance Cpl. Andrew G. Patten, 19, of Byron, Fathers envisioned. Allowing interim of Casey, IL. IL. U.S. attorneys to serve for a limited Marine Lance Cpl. Drew M. Uhles, 20, of Spc. Brian A. Wright, 19, of Keensburg, IL. 120 days is a reasonable solution and DuQuoin, IL. Sgt. 1st Class Shawn C. Dostie, 32, of Granite will put an end to the slippery tactics Marine Sgt. Benjamin K. Smith, 24, of City, IL. of this administration and, might I Carterville, IL. Lance Cpl. Jonathan K. Price, 19, of say, future administrations. Marine 2nd Lieutenant Ryan Leduc, 28, of Woodlawn, IL. By the way, I think one of the rea- Pana, IL. Pfc. Sean T. Cardelli, 20, of Downers Grove, Army Sgt. Jack T. Hennessy, 21, of IL. sons we all should support this legisla- Naperville, IL. Lance Cpl. Philip J. Martini, 24, of Lansing, tion is not because this administra- Army Spc. Jessica L. Cawvey, 21, of Ma- IL. tion—I think they have abused the law homet, IL. Sgt. Edward G. Davis III, 31, of Antioch, IL. they have—but there is always that Army Spc. Jaime Moreno, 28, of Round Lake Spc. Ronald W. Gebur, 23, of Delavan, IL. tendency for the President to try to Beach, IL. Pfc. Caleb A. Lufkin, 24, of Knoxville, IL. bully something through the Senate. Marine Lance Cpl. Branden P. Ramey, 22, of Cpl. Ryan J. Cummings, 22, of Streamwood, The easiest way of all is to get around Boone, IL. IL. the Senate completely and circumvent Marine Cpl. Joshua D. Palmer, 24, of Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Rovinski, 44, Blandinsville, IL. of Roseville, IL. the Senate’s authority which, by the Marine Sgt. David M. Caruso, 25, of Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma, 25, of Chicago, IL. language of the PATRIOT Act, as I Naperville, IL. Staff Sgt. Mario J. Bievre, 34, of Constanti- mentioned, was slipped in. I think most Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas D. Larson, 19, of nople, IL. Senators inadvertently allowed that to Wheaton, IL. Cpl. Ryan J. Buckley, 21, of Nokomis, IL. happen.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 The second of these two steps I refer tics and stay out of the political fray. So the bottom line is he didn’t have to is—I said this on the Senate floor Let me tell my colleagues, I have seen any stature in the legal community. the other day, and I still believe it—the U.S. attorneys all over the country People didn’t know who he was. They Attorney General should resign. In an during my lifetime who have taken on didn’t know anything about him. So e-mail dated August 18, 2006, to the At- very dicey, very difficult cases, and that was my concern. I didn’t know torney General’s Chief of Staff, it says more often than not they do an out- who he was. I knew he had a very polit- that we have a ‘‘Senator problem’’ in standing job and are very professional ical background. The first question I Arkansas. Well, guess who the Senator in their pursuit of justice. would have had is, can he check that at problem is. You are looking at him. Things have changed with this ad- the door? And that is something I I was by that time making calls, ministration. From the very top, they would want to talk to him about and I checking around. I had heard these ru- want the U.S. attorneys out in the dis- think the Senate Judiciary Committee mors that the Justice Department was tricts, out in the 93 districts around would want to talk to him about. But going to fire Bud Cummins and was the country to play politics. This is not the bottom line is from the very begin- going to replace him with Tim Griffin, a hypothetical situation. One would ning, what I wanted—the President can and we will get to that specific case in think hypothetically we would want to nominate whomever he wants to nomi- a moment. But the bottom line is change this law we are talking about nate. That is his business. I think it that—I know I was the problem, but today to make sure those U.S. attor- would be smart to check with Senators neys would qualify, to make sure they the bottom line is that today the At- before he makes a nomination, but it is wouldn’t play politics with their office, torney General, Attorney General his business. He can nominate whom- and one would think hypothetically it Gonzales, has a bigger problem than ever he wants. the junior Senator from Arkansas. He could be that at some point in the fu- From the very beginning, what I was ture, maybe some of these U.S. attor- has a credibility problem. He has a asking for is that they nominate Tim neys might decide to go after and pros- trust problem. He has a growing na- Griffin and send him through the nor- ecute and investigate people who are in tional scandal problem. I think it is mal confirmation process. I think the the other party but not prosecute and best for the Justice Department, for people of the Eastern District of Ar- investigate and go after people in their the administration, probably for all the own party. That would be absurd. Ap- kansas are owed that. I think we owe it U.S. attorneys and all the things that parently, according to these e-mails, to them to do our best and to have the Justice does all around the country that is exactly what was happening in very best U.S. attorney there. He may and, quite frankly, it is probably best at least some cases. be very qualified, but again, because he for him as a person to go ahead and Let me speak for a moment—I know was an unknown and because he had no step down and move on. there are other Senators waiting to real presence in the Arkansas legal The Attorney General is different speak and, certainly, I want to give community, I thought certainly he was from any other Cabinet-level officer. them plenty of time. But let me talk the type of guy who should go through He is mentioned in the Constitution. about the situation in Arkansas just the confirmation process. This is a role that our Founding Fa- for a few moments because it was the So that is really what I have been thers envisioned, I believe, to be about first one that I became aware of. In saying from the very beginning, and the pursuit of justice. The Attorney fact, it was the first one that any Sen- this bill, S. 214, does that. It restores General should always be held to a ator became aware of. the traditional balance. I think that is higher standard. We should look to I mentioned to the Judiciary Com- a healthy balance. I think that is a him—and we understand that the At- mittee and very briefly to PAT LEAHY good balance. I think it is something torney General is by nature a political in the summer and in the early fall we need to go back to immediately. appointment. That is the way the about some of the things I was hearing Now, I mentioned Bud Cummins and Founding Fathers set it up. But we also in Arkansas and that I had concerns Tim Griffin. Listen. In my mind this look to him to have integrity for that because, by all accounts, from every- issue is much larger than those two department and to not play politics thing I understood, Bud Cummins, the people, and it is much larger than with the office. He is a political ap- then-U.S. attorney in the Eastern Dis- Democrats and Republicans. This issue pointee but not to play politics with trict of Arkansas, in Little Rock, had is really fundamental to the Constitu- that office. done a good job. Everybody I talked to tion; that is, should the Senate have One of the things that concerns me in the legal community—the judges, the ability to confirm, give the advice the most is some of the things I have people who are familiar with what that and consent, on U.S. attorneys. I say been reading in these e-mails that have office does—thought Bud Cummins had the answer to that is, yes. I think that come out in the last several days be- been very professional and thought he is something we as Senators should tween the White House and the Justice had done his job. They thought he had fight for. I think we need to do this to Department. Again, many of us have done exactly what he was supposed to the best of our ability. We need to be read these e-mails or read parts of do. fair. We need to move them through them. They talk about the ‘‘Bushies.’’ I began hearing rumors over the sum- the process. They actually use that term in an e- mer that they were going to replace By and large, when one looks at the mail. They talk about loyalty to the Bud Cummins with Tim Griffin. At history of U.S. attorneys being con- Bush administration and how that cri- that moment in time, I didn’t know firmed, we haven’t had big knock- teria is paramount in deciding whether Tim Griffin. I am not sure I had ever down, drag-outs over U.S. attorneys. to keep or to let go these U.S. attor- met him. I don’t think I had ever met But given the fact that U.S. attorneys neys. him. I barely even knew who he was. I go through Senate confirmation, it Well, I would say this: that is exactly probably heard some people from Con- keeps the administration honest on the wrong standard. There is no ques- gressman Bozeman’s office mention whom they nominate. I think that is a tion in my mind that is the wrong him, but I really had almost no knowl- very important point. standard. Again, being a U.S. attorney edge or no recollection of who he was Here again, with S. 214, we are trying should not be about being loyal to the at all. That is all beside the point. I to restore that balance that had administration or being political; it had never met him. I had been the at- worked so well before. should be the exact opposite. It should torney general in my State. I had been One last thing. In the e-mails you be about being nonpolitical and about a practicing lawyer in Little Rock for see, in my view, a real abuse of power. being loyal to the Constitution and the a decade or more before I was attorney Over and over you see e-mails between law of the land; to be loyal to the duty general, and I had never run across this the Justice Department and the White you were sworn to uphold. I think this guy in the legal community. It turns House, and among themselves, where administration has it backwards. out nobody else had either because he they say they need to do this, and they I think U.S. attorneys on the local really hadn’t been in Arkansas but need to have this appointment power, level have demonstrated over the last maybe about 1 year for his whole pro- and if they don’t use it, why in the couple of centuries that they have been fessional life; 1 out of maybe 15 years world should they have it. There again, very good at trying to stay above poli- or something like that. I think that approach to Government

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3261 is dangerous. It is shortsighted, and it ly, was: Was there an emergency in The e-mails released last week show seems to me someone who would make this situation? I had not heard about either a blatant attempt to deceive the that type of statement is more inter- one. Senate or, at the very least, serious ested in the power of the office rather In a January Senate Judiciary hear- mismanagement under the Attorney than doing what is right. If there is one ing, Attorney General Gonzales stated General. This controversy has caused a agency in the Federal Government this emergency provision would not be serious breach between the Justice De- about doing what is right, it ought to used for political purposes or to cir- partment, Congress and, most impor- be the Department of Justice. cumvent the nomination process. Yet tantly, the American people—a breach With all that said, I urge my col- how else could it be explained? I am not sure can be repaired if Mr. leagues to please support S. 214. It is Furthermore, the Attorney General Gonzales remains Attorney General. good legislation. It restores the natural pledged he would work with home That is why I am here this evening to balance of what has worked so well for State Senators to provide replacement preserve the Senate’s role in the con- a long time around here. Once we can U.S. attorneys. I listened to the Attor- firmation process and to restore our restore that natural balance, I think ney General’s comments, but we now system to the way our forefathers envi- the people all over this country will know the actions of his Justice Depart- sioned it. feel better about their local U.S. attor- ment in recent months do not match I compliment Senators FEINSTEIN, ney. the rhetoric he delivered. LEAHY, and SPECTER for their leader- I yield the floor. Specific information revealed last ship on this issue. This bill represents The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- week shows the Justice Department de- a compromise on this issue, and the bi- ator from Arkansas, Mrs. LINCOLN, is liberately and deftly planned to cir- partisan leadership they have shown recognized. cumvent the rules for appointing U.S. should serve as an example to this en- Mrs. LINCOLN. Madam President, I attorneys by politicizing the emer- tire body. come to the floor this evening as a co- gency provision we authorized. I also thank the numerous U.S. attor- sponsor of Senator FEINSTEIN’s legisla- In one e-mail exchange between neys and their staffs all across this tion, S. 214, regarding the interim ap- White House staff and officials at the great Nation for the critical work they pointment of U.S. attorneys. I am here Department of Justice, the administra- do to protect our communities by en- this evening to vigorously restate my tion specifically plotted to ‘‘gum this forcing the laws of our Nation. Far too support for this bill and urge my col- to death’’ and otherwise to ‘‘run out often, they do not receive the credit leagues to support its passage. I signed the clock’’ in an effort to avoid the they deserve. on to this legislation in January fol- confirmation process to replace former It is unfortunate the Senate is hav- lowing the interim appointment of Tim U.S. Attorney Bud Cummins in Arkan- ing to set aside time to debate this leg- Griffin as U.S. Attorney for the East- sas. islation because we have so many ern District of Arkansas, who replaced These actions are a disservice to the pressing priorities that must be ad- former U.S. Attorney Bud Cummins. Justice Department, to this adminis- dressed as this year progresses. Yet we I take this opportunity to com- tration, and to all Americans. They have had to step aside and look at what pliment Senator PRYOR, who has done demonstrate a willful lack of trans- has gone wrong and how we can pre- a tremendous job in working with Sen- parency and respect for the system of vent it from happening again. ator FEINSTEIN and others on this legis- checks and balances our forefathers in- How has this breach of trust affected lation. His background as attorney stituted. They foresaw the need to our overall system? Most importantly, general in our State, along with his make sure the three coequal branches we have to look at what it has done to real ability within the Senate to work of Government would remain separate, the sentiments of the American peo- through these issues to bring a calm that there would be a balance and a ple—those who want desperately to and respectful response to the concerns check to make sure these different trust us, to trust those of us in the leg- that exist here has been a tremendous branches of our Government were oper- islative branch, to trust those in the asset to this body in being able to ating as they should. executive branch, and to trust those in bring the bill forward. I thank him and I recognize the U.S. attorneys serve the judicial branch to do our jobs, to be compliment him so much for his serv- at the pleasure of the President and there for them as part of the American ice. I am very proud to serve alongside they are political appointees. Lord, we democracy and what it is we stand for him here in the Senate. have heard that ad nauseam in this de- in this country, so they can trust that When the Congress reauthorized the bate, that these U.S. attorneys serve at the laws we create will be implemented PATRIOT Act last year, we granted the the pleasure of the President. But that without political bias, and that we administration the authority to ap- does not mean they can politicize the would work together as branches of point U.S. attorney vacancies on an in- law. It does not mean they serve the Government. terim basis. Remember, this was for President and they serve in these posi- When we look at, unfortunately, emergency circumstances. The admin- tions for political purposes. They serve what has happened, the mismanage- istration asked for this authority based in these positions as stewards of the ment that has occurred time and time upon the idea that if a national secu- law of this land. They serve in these again, from this administration par- rity issue arose requiring a new U.S. positions as public servants to defend ticularly—whether it was the civilian attorney, the Attorney General could the rule of law in this country. How- mismanagement we saw early on in step up and provide a replacement in a ever, they have a duty and a responsi- Iraq, or the mismanagement of FEMA time of crisis without the delay of the bility, as well, to implement the laws in Katrina, and the response the Gov- confirmation process. For those of us of our Nation without political favor or ernment has to the people of the gulf who come from places such as Arkan- bias. region, we look at these areas where sas, close to Oklahoma, the Oklahoma That is why the confirmation process the mismanagement that occurred has City bombing comes to mind where a is so very important, to ensure that eroded the faith of the American peo- Federal building may be destroyed, and nominees are qualified and are com- ple in this incredible democracy we are all of a sudden you need to make sure mitted to the rule of law. We know all so proud of. the proper authorities in public service they are going to be nominees of the Our democracy relies on independent are in place to be able to continue to President and that perhaps they cer- and unbiased law enforcement. It is our serve the public there. So we have cer- tainly are acquaintances or those duty to ensure that these problems are tainly references of where emergencies whom the President or administration corrected. I encourage my colleagues might occur. But in these instances we would know, but they still have to be to support Senator FEINSTEIN’s bill, S. have seen reviewed, I don’t think any- qualified and they still have to be able 214. body else could substantiate a real to implement the rule of law. It is an I yield the floor. emergency circumstance. important check and balance that has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- One of the first questions I asked the served our Nation well, and any at- ator from Rhode Island is recognized. Justice Department, when they asked tempt to undermine it represents a Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- to do an interim appointment so quick- breakdown in our system. dent, first, I thank the Senator from

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Let’s start by looking at the cold, proceed. things that boggle the imagination. hard, numerical statistics on public I rise to commend Chairman LEAHY Perhaps they are true, but it seems corruption matters under this adminis- of our Judiciary Committee, and Sen- mighty unlikely. tration, again with expert help, if nec- ators CHUCK SCHUMER and DIANNE FEIN- The big question within this shame- essary, and certainly with full regard STEIN, my senior Senators on that com- ful cloud of admitted falsehood, inevi- for the confidentiality of such inves- mittee, for their very deep concern table falsehood, and probable falsehood tigations, and let’s see what the fac- about the politicization of the Depart- is this: What truth hides behind the tual record is and what it suggests. We ment of Justice by the Bush adminis- bodyguard of lies? Is it this: U.S. attor- can then proceed as necessary. tration. neys who prosecuted public corruption God forbid this should be so, but the As you know, I am new to this body, cases against Republicans or those who air is thick with reasonable suspicion but having served as Rhode Island’s did not bring public corruption cases which must be laid to rest, and if the U.S. attorney for 4 years, I want to against Democrats were terminated worst should prove true, God forbid the share some thoughts based on that ex- with extreme political prejudice? Is Senate fail in its duty to preserve, pro- perience. that what made them fail the Depart- tect, and defend the integrity of our First, I want to point out that even if ment of Justice test that they be Government where its integrity should everything the administration has said ‘‘loyal Bushies’’? Is that what made least be questioned—in the U.S. De- about their firing of these U.S. attor- Carol Lam a ‘‘real problem’’ for the De- partment of Justice. neys were true—and we certainly have partment of Justice on the day Repub- I look forward to working with my cause to doubt that—there is still a lican corruption indictments were an- learned colleagues on the Judiciary very real concern here that merits the nounced? Committee to do whatever is necessary attention of this body over the inde- Like dead flesh that must be excised to restore the honor and credibility of pendence of the U.S. attorneys. before a wound can heal, like rotten a once-proud department and the tradi- My experience convinces me—and it wood that must be scraped away before tion of its able and independent U.S. convinces me firmly—that Main Jus- rebuilding can begin, the cloud of false- attorney corps. In the meantime, I tice and the U.S. attorneys in the field hood that now wraps around the De- hope we will all support Senator FEIN- check and balance each other in a way partment of Justice must be dispelled. STEIN’s commendable legislation, S. that is very healthy for the adminis- It must first, again, become a depart- 214, to close the PATRIOT Act loophole tration of justice in this country. Even ment of truth or else it can never again that may have invigorated the Bush if the mass firings—the purge of U.S. be our American Department of Jus- administration in its unprecedented as- attorneys—had been done to punish tice. We cannot tolerate a Department sault on the U.S. attorney corps. policy differences with the Department of Justice or an Attorney General who I thank the Chair. of Justice, the firings would still defeat will not give the complete truth and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. that healthy check and balance. face the consequences. SANDERS). The distinguished Senator Bear in mind that nothing has been I think at least three questions must from Iowa. shown that suggests the exercise of be pursued by the Judiciary Committee THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: CANCEL THE graduated discipline one would expect or, if and when necessary, the entire CHAMPAGNE in any kind of a well-managed setting. Senate. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, For instance, Carol Lam was ostensibly One, let’s review authoritatively the every year hundreds of thousands of fired for not prosecuting enough low- historic relationship between U.S. at- Americans come to our Nation’s Cap- level immigration cases. But when she torneys and the Department of Justice, ital for what will be for many a once- was here testifying before us, she testi- if necessary with expert assistance in-a-lifetime vacation. A highlight of fied she was not told that when she was from historians and input from U.S. at- that visit for most families is seeing fired; nor, evidently, was she ever told torneys who served in past administra- the Smithsonian museums. beforehand this issue was a serious tions. The Smithsonian, as everybody problem for her or that it might cost The President of the United States knows, is home to many of our Na- her job. has said this selective mass firing of tion’s treasures, from Lincoln’s top hat Even enemy ships usually get a warn- U.S. attorneys is—this is his quote— to the Hope Diamond. I have a picture ing shot. So the message of these ‘‘customary practice.’’ As a former of the Hope Diamond here. The Smith- firings to the U.S. attorneys from the U.S. attorney myself, I believe that sonian receives over 70 percent of its Bush administration is this: You serve statement by the President of the support from the Federal taxpayers, at our whim. You displease us at your United States to be false. His own De- over $700 million a year of taxpayers’ peril. A sudden firing awaits you if you partment of Justice officials seem to money just in the last year. In addi- cross us. have conceded in their e-mail traffic tion, the Smithsonian receives over That is a very bad message to send in that it is false. But let’s take a thor- $200 million in donations each year. the context of this traditional balance. ough look because—I should not have These donations are tax deductible, so Intimidation by purge is a tactic far to state the obvious—our President the taxpayers also subsidize these char- better suited for a Soviet ministry of should not be saying things that are itable gifts as well. Thus, Federal tax- justice than for the U.S. Department of not true and also because that historic payers either pay for or subsidize al- Justice—that is, if everything they balance between independent U.S. at- most the entire Smithsonian budget. have said is true, which brings us now torneys serving in the field, in their Given that money is fungible, when to the question of the Department of districts, before their judges, and taxpayers’ dollars are paying for one Justice telling the truth. knowing their communities, against thing at the Smithsonian, that frees up Let me start by saying, as I have said the group here in Washington that runs other money for the Smithsonian to to the Attorney General directly, un- Main Justice, that historic balance has spend elsewhere. less you are first a department of value which should not be destroyed. Despite the strong support the truth, you will never be a Department Two, let’s get the full, exact, unvar- Smithsonian receives, the Government of Justice. Without truth, there can be nished truth of what happened, and Accountability Office recently found in no justice. We know already—because let’s fix accountability for things that a record that there was significant they have admitted it—the Department were said that were false. Falsehood damage to Smithsonian buildings and of Justice came before the Senate days has no place within the halls of the De- some exhibits because of water leak- ago and told us things that were not partment of Justice. Whatever needs to age. In fact, one of the Smithsonian true. We also know they have said be done to dispel the clouds of false- buildings on the Mall, the Arts and In- things that are inconsistent. They have hood, we must do. dustry Building, has been closed to the not yet told us which statement is true Three, if, indeed, the worst is to be public because of damage to the roof. and which statement is not true, but feared and this Department has in- The Smithsonian seems, on one hand, they have said things that cannot both fected its pursuit of political corrup- to have recognized the need to tell be true. At least one must inevitably tion with partisan bias, let’s find that their employees they need to pinch

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The Unfortunately, while the rank-and- It is a sad statement of the Secretary board structures and duties have clear- file at the Smithsonian and the and the board’s priorities when one of ly not kept up with the times in terms strength of this great institution were the newest rooms at the Smithsonian of the best governance practices in the told to count the pennies and turn off is the Secretary’s office—this at a time nonprofit sector. the lights, the Secretary of the Smith- when the Smithsonian is struggling to In addition, the board’s actions of sonian, Mr. Lawrence Small, was keep the buildings open. blessing, after the fact, of Mr. Small’s throwing hundreds of thousands of dol- In addition to spending on his house expenditures and actions is extremely lars out the window. Money was and office, what hasn’t been reported troubling. In my State of Iowa, we call thrown at his house, his office, and yet are the enormous amounts of funds this the legislature passing a ‘‘legaliza- first-class travel for Mr. Small and his spent on top-of-the-line travel by both tion act,’’ and it raises very real con- wife. Mr. and Mrs. Small. The accountant cerns in my mind of whether the board One of the great treasures in the hired by the inspector general found is running the Smithsonian and its sec- Smithsonian is Dorothy’s ruby slippers example after example of Mr. Small retary or whether the Secretary is run- from ‘‘The Wizard of Oz,’’ as shown in and his wife traveling with expenses ning the board. this picture. What Dorothy learned in that far exceeded what Federal em- The actions of the Smithsonian that classic movie is that ‘‘there is no ployees are allowed to spend. I will Board of Regents calls to mind my place like home.’’ highlight just two trips for my col- work with some problems with the Just like for Dorothy, for Mr. Small, leagues, but I want you to know there American Red Cross. This is another there is no place like home. The Sec- are many more about which I could organization on which I have con- retary of the Smithsonian has taken speak. ducted oversight. I am pleased that the that sentiment to heart, spending hun- Mr. Small and his wife decided to Senate recently passed legislation that dreds of thousands of dollars on paint- take a trip to Las Vegas in 2002. The I sponsored that reforms the govern- ings, repairs, house cleaning, lawn reason ostensibly was to attend the ance of the American Red Cross. The service, even his cable, and presenting opening of a portrait and a press con- Red Cross is a great American institu- the bill to the Smithsonian for pay- ference. That, of course, meant a tion that also needed to modernize its ment. $3,464.50 first-class airline ticket for governance, and I worked closely and The Smithsonian Board of Regents each. They then stayed at one of the successfully with the Red Cross leader- wants to justify the million-dollar-plus best hotels in Las Vegas, the Venetian, ship and was pleased that they recog- in expenses paid for at Mr. Small’s at nearly $500 a night, and enjoyed a nized the need for fundamental change. house, which he owns, because the $170.79 dinner for two at the Belaggio. I hope the Smithsonian Institution will Board of Regents claims he does offi- They say what happens in Vegas look at the Red Cross’s experience for cial Smithsonian entertainment at his stays in Vegas, but I am going to make guidance. home. an exception. I posted on the Finance While the board has much to account What are some of the expenditures at Committee Web site these travel for, that does not excuse where the re- Mr. Small’s house? Perhaps most in- vouchers. sponsibility lies—with the Secretary of credible is that the Smithsonian has While the Vegas getaway is bad the Smithsonian, Mr. Small. While the paid for roof repairs for the Small’s enough, I think the trip to California board should have been more vigilant house at a time when the Smithsonian in 2001 shows a real window into the in its work and overseeing its public can’t find the money to fix the roof at problems at the Smithsonian. Mr. trust, make no mistake, it is Mr. Small the Smithsonian museum. But along Small spent over $2,800 in chauffeured who ordered the champagne and hand- with the roof, let me list some other limousine service in 4 days, including a ed the bill to the Smithsonian. items we are paying for: a chandelier whopping $1,319 in 1 day. I want every- So let’s put to rest this argument cleaning for $2,535; a pool heater for body to know I have a car I would be that I have heard from some that Mr. $4,225.77; three new French doors for glad to sell to the Smithsonian for Small should not be held accountable $14,525. what they paid for that car service. for his actions because the board al- Having the taxpayers and the Smith- What is even worse, if that is pos- lowed it to happen. I think that excuse sonian donors pay for what I describe sible, is the excuse given for this out- is way beyond the pale. We have a right as a champagne lifestyle? Priceless. of-control spending. to expect the Secretary of the Smithso- Let me turn now to Mr. Small’s of- In a memo justifying the car service nian to have the common sense to fice at the Smithsonian castle because in California, the claim is made that know if he wants Dom Perignon, he he has turned that castle into a palace. there would be ‘‘a safety risk for needs to pay for it out of his own pock- Again, the Smithsonian tells its hard- [Small] to carry as much cash as would et. working employees that they need to have been needed to pay for a taxi. The other argument I hear is that save every cent possible by turning . . .’’ Even children who claim dogs ate Mr. Small should be excused of his tax- down the lights but wasted every dollar the homework are embarrassed by that payer-supported lifestyle because he possible on Mr. Small’s office suite. excuse. These are very serious prob- has raised money. First, let’s remem- We have just one example here. These lems, and I would say the more we ber that 70 percent of the dollars come chairs reported in the Washington Post look, the worse it gets in regard to the from the Federal Government. Sec- this morning are ‘‘probably some of the leadership at the Smithsonian. ondly, I think it is insulting that Mr. best quality chairs you can buy.’’ I am pleased that the Smithsonian Small’s supporters are trying to give Those are the words of the Washington Board of Regents is announcing today him credit for every dollar raised at Post. These chairs are $2,000 each. the creation of two boards: one a group the Smithsonian. There are dozens of There is a conference table for $13,000, of outsiders to review the work of the people being paid top dollar at the thousands of dollars on carpeting and board, and a second group, comprised I Smithsonian, including the museum di- upholstery, and even finding the money understand mostly of Board of Regents rectors, to help raise money as well. to spend $1,502 on a wall sconce. I don’t members to look at board governance They are all helping to pull that very know if they turn that off, as he has at the Smithsonian. big weight. told the employees to turn off lights. I am pleased that the Board of Re- Finally, Mr. Small’s supporters act In addition, Mr. Small has decorated gents is taking these needed steps. I as if no one raised a dime before he his office suite with enough paintings may not agree with the members of the showed up. The Smithsonian is our Na- and artifacts from the Smithsonian board and how they have handled tion’s great museum. Many patriotic collection that it would be the envy of things, but let me say that I have Americans want to show their support many museums. Making one’s personal looked at the governance setup, estab- and give to this institution regardless

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This included, by the way, et, and I was learning from great pros- What is happening right now in the $60 million from Steven Udvar-Hazy to ecutors. It is inspiring when I think United States as it relates to these build the new Air and Space Museum back on the quality of legal work that eight U.S. attorneys, frankly, isn’t near the Dulles Airport, as well as $10 was going on in those courtrooms on that important in the grand scheme of million from Ralph Lauren to preserve behalf of the public by the prosecuting things to those eight U.S. attorneys, or the Star-Spangled Banner. All of this attorneys who worked there for very those eight prosecutors. Am I sorry fundraising was done before Mr. little money. that they have been caught up in what Small’s arrival. I was mentored on the rules of evi- appears to be a political scandal as it Thanks to the growing economy and dence and on courtroom strategy, but, relates to their firing? Am I sorry that new tax laws that I have helped cham- most importantly, I was mentored on they have been maligned, and it was pion that encourage greater charitable the rules as they relate to the ethics of said that they were underperforming giving, it should be expected that char- a prosecutor. Where is that line and when, in reality, this was about being a itable giving will be up at the Smithso- how do you draw it? How does a pros- ‘‘loyal Bushie’’? nian. In fact, charitable giving is up ecutor make the decision as to whether By the way, I am quoting the e-mail across the country. this is justice in terms of a sentence or when I say ‘‘loyal Bushie.’’ That is the The supporters of Mr. Small who this is not justice, and it must be put only reason I would use that term on want to point to fundraising to wash in the hands of a jury when you are the floor of the Senate, quoting that away the thousands of dollars spent trying to decide plea bargains. Charg- document. painting Mr. Small’s own house re- ing decisions: how do you decide when What really is happening is very im- minds me of the rooster who crows and someone is charged with a felony or portant to all the other prosecutors thinks he caused the Sun to rise. whether you let it go with a mis- across the United States of America, The Smithsonian is the people’s mu- demeanor, or perhaps not charge at all? particularly those prosecutors in the seum, and it contains America’s treas- Those lessons were so fundamental to Federal system because, frankly, what ures. The American people have a right the work that was done. It was from the Justice Department is implying is to have someone as a Secretary of the that experience that I began to re- if you still have your job as U.S. attor- Smithsonian who enjoys their con- vere—revere the rule of law in the ney, you are loyal to the President of fidence. I believe the Secretary of the United States of America. It is funda- the United States and that is why you Smithsonian has lost the confidence of mental to our democracy. It is the en- kept your job; not that you were loyal the American people with his actions, gine that runs our democracy. It is the to the law. The Attorney General’s ac- actions that have been contrary to the envy of the rest of the world. tion implies they kept their jobs be- public trust that he has been given. It As I have traveled from time to time cause they were loyal to the President. is proper and needed for the Board of in other countries, I have seen this It is not OK to judge a prosecutor Regents to take a hard look at itself firsthand. I will never forget a time through a prism of political loyalty. and the actions from the board. More when I was in a foreign country and we The facts show that these decisions in- immediately, however, I would suggest got pulled over by a police officer. We cluded discussions of the prosecutor’s the Board of Regents needs to consider asked the native who was helping us loyalty to the President, and because whether the Secretary of the Smithso- around the country that day: What is of that fact, and that fact alone, the nian should continue in his position, a this? He said we have to pay him. I re- Attorney General owes them and the position that he should continue in member thinking to myself how fortu- rest of America much more than an only if he has the trust and confidence nate we are in America that there isn’t apology. He owes them his resignation. of the American people and their rep- an ingrained system of bribery on the TRIBUTE TO FORMER SENATOR TOM EAGLETON resentatives. streets of our cities because we have Also, as a young prosecutor, I was I think the board itself has learned a this rule of law. very fortunate to have a man who was lot recently, and if the Board of Re- What is the heart of the rule of law? a mentor to me and continued to be a gents looks closely at the facts and lis- At its very essence, if you strip away mentor until, very sadly, the end of his tens to what the people are saying, it everything else, what is core and cen- life just a few days ago. He was a great will have to consider very hard wheth- tral to the rule of law? It is the inde- politician, and there is no place he er the time has come to turn off the pendent prosecutor. It doesn’t matter would prefer to be called that than on lights in the Office of the Secretary of if you become a prosecutor by election the floor of the Senate. the Smithsonian. or selection. Once you take that oath, There is a hole in the heart of Mis- Mr. President, I yield the floor. once you raise your hand and swear to souri with the death of Senator Tom Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, the job that you are about to take, you Eagleton. He was a giant among lead- first, I have had the opportunity to lis- must become blindfolded to any polit- ers and leaves a legacy that should ten to my colleague from the great ical considerations. You must see all guide public servants and Senators for State of Iowa, and I want to tell Sen- lawbreakers as equal whether the law- generations to come. ator GRASSLEY that I couldn’t agree breaker is a Congressman, a police offi- Beginning in 1956, at the age of 27, he with him more in the speech he just cer, or a high school dropout who is un- also became a prosecutor. He was elect- gave concerning the leadership of the employed. ed the prosecutor of St. Louis city, a Smithsonian museum. I find it is not What is so offensive about the e-mail circuit attorney. In a brief 12-year dissimilar to some of the problems we traffic that has been discovered at the span, he became elected prosecutor of found from time to time with college Department of Justice surrounding the St. Louis, went on to be elected to the presidents of public universities, that firing of eight prosecutors in the Fed- attorney general’s position and then on somehow we get off the beaten path in eral criminal justice system has been to Lieutenant Governor and on to U.S. terms of taxpayer funding. I certainly their reference to loyalty—‘‘loyal Senate—a whirling dervish of energy, commend him for the work he is doing Bushies’’—loyalty to the President intellect, and ambition. in that area. and, by implication, to his party. In 1968, when Missourians sent our I rise this afternoon, however, to talk Prosecutors I have known, and I am ‘‘boy wonder’’ to Washington, we knew a little bit about something that is so lucky that I have known hundreds, he would achieve greatness, and he cer- close to the heart of our democracy, have loyalty to only one thing, and tainly didn’t disappoint us. Within his and that is the rule of law. As a very that is to the law. Good American pros- first term, he had already begun to young lawyer out of law school, I was ecutors are slaves to the facts of the turn the tide on the environmental very blessed to have the opportunity to case and loyal only to the law of this damage that had ensued within the

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He took me to the 1940 Republican National Institute on Aging. up yard signs for 30, 40 years—all sat convention in Philadelphia where Wendell While much of what Senator Eagle- together and listened to great stories Willkie was nominated. Dad thought Willkie ton did in the Senate made a true im- about a great man. was the ‘‘second coming’’ of Teddy Roo- pact on America and the world, no ac- We all appreciated the fact that Sen- sevelt. tion may have been as great as his ator Tom Eagleton wanted the last In 1938, dad drove me by a German Bund handwritten amendment that stopped word. So, a year before his death, he (pro Nazi) meeting at Grand and Lafayette and explained the dangers of Hitler and anti- the bombing in Cambodia. This coura- wrote a letter—I would like to make it Semitism. geous act changed the course of history part of the RECORD today—that every- He did not take me, but he arranged to by subsequently ending the Vietnam one who attended the memorial service have someone else take me to Winston war. His complete grasp of the com- was lucky enough to receive. It talks Churchill’s ‘‘Iron Curtain’’ speech at West- plexities of foreign policy continued about his life, it talks about his service minster College in Fulton, Missouri. I wrote until his death. in the Senate, it talks about the things up the speech for the Country Day News, but As he talked to me in February of that were important to him, and about left out the ‘‘Iron Curtain’’ part as being 2005 and tried to convince me to run for lesser importance than other portions of his his family—which was most important speech. the Senate, he said to me: Claire, this to him. But you got the sense of the Let me make it clear that my father did war in Iraq is a disaster and, believe man even from his farewell address, not push me into politics. His advice to me me, it is going to get much worse be- and I will close today by using the last was to first get established as a lawyer and fore it gets better. line he used in the letter he wrote that then consider politics. When I ran for Circuit Even in the later years of his life, he he wanted distributed at his memorial Attorney at age 26 he said, ‘‘You are making was a virtual fountain of information service: a mistake. Wait a few years.’’ about foreign policy across the world. In the Senate, I tried my best to express So go forth in love and peace—be kind to and vote my conscience. I confess to several Despite the fact that Senator Eagleton dogs—and vote Democratic. ‘‘hold your nose’’ votes, like support for the was a scholar at Amherst College in I ask unanimous consent the letter dreadful price support program for cotton Massachusetts and Oxford and a cum be printed in the RECORD. which, at one time, was the crop of choice in laude graduate from Harvard Law There being no objection, the mate- the Bootheel of Missouri. I think Senator School and prominent attorney and rial was ordered to be printed in the Phil Hart, Senator Mike Mansfield, my won- derful friend Gaylord Nelson and Jack Dan- politician, he could relate to anybody. RECORD, as follows: ‘‘Just call me Tom,’’ he would always forth were amongst senators who voted their [From STLtoday.com, Mar. 11, 2007] true conscience on every vote. say, with a warm grin and a firm hand- You may wonder why I mention Jack Dan- THOMAS F. EAGLETON FAREWELL ADDRESS shake. That was his style— forth. There is a possibility that God is a Re- plainspoken, genuine, and usually the Senator Tom Eagleton wrote the following publican, and at this point I feel it best to funniest man in the room. words of farewell in May, 2006, with instruc- cover all my bases. His ability to be the voice of every- tions that they be shared with his family and I am most proud that the ‘‘Eagleton day Americans was the reason he was friends at Saturday’s memorial service. Amendment’’ was the legislative act that fi- Barbara, Terence, Christy, Michael, grand- nally ended U.S. participation in the dread- elected to three terms in the U.S. Sen- children Barbara, James and Greg, and ate and the same reason it was so hard ful Vietnam War. I am proud of the original friends all: version of the War Powers Act which, had it for him to leave public service in 1986. This is my last audience and, thus, I think been enacted as the bill left the Senate, But, characteristically, he left office I am entitled to the last word. would have re-established the shared powers with very modest words. He said: Using Lou Gehrig’s famous quote, ‘‘I con- of the President and the Congress when our There is no sadness in leaving public life sider myself the luckiest man on the face of nation went to war. This is what our Found- while you still have something worthwhile the earth.’’ ing Father envisioned. to do and the time and motivation to do it. I have had a wonderful, understanding I am proud that, when Senator Muskie ran wife. She has endured all of my foibles and I And that he certainly did. In the fa- for President in 1972, he directed me to take love her for it. I have been an absentee fa- over our Environmental Subcommittee and mous style and personality that was ther. Politics is an all-absorbing, all-con- we passed the first major Clean Air and Tom Eagleton, he went from public of- suming profession. It takes a total, exclusive Clean Water Acts. By Muskie’s anointment, fice but not from public life. A univer- grip on one’s life. So I apologize to Terence I was the first Vice Chairman for a standing sity lecturer, political commentator, and Christy and express how much I love committee in the Senate. writer, philanthropic fundraiser, com- them. After leaving the Senate, I never missed munity advocate, sports enthusiast, I most fondly remember my mother. I was being there—except for the debate on the Tom continued to pursue dreams of a her favorite. I am reluctant to use Nixon nomination of Bork and the horrible, disas- phraseology, but my mother was a saint. She different kind. trous Iraq War. That war will go down in was a gentle woman and had the strength to American history as one of our greatest While Tom shied away from claiming put up with such determined personalities as blunders. It will be remembered, in part, as due credit, his good friend and col- my father, my brother and me. a curse to our Constitution when Attorney league from the other side of the aisle, From early days, I wanted to be a senator. General John Ashcroft attempted to put a Senator John Danforth, summed up his My father would have made a great one. He democratic face on torture. Vice President amazing political career by saying: was a magnificent trial lawyer. He was, in Richard Cheney and Secretary of Defense my mind, as great a speaker as FDR. He did What has set Tom Eagleton apart from the Donald Rumsfeld also will go down in his- not do so well in politics because he insisted rest of us is not his intellect and his energy, tory for their total lack of planning for post- on making every campaign decision by him- as impressive as they are. It is his moral pas- war Iraq. self. I think, in a subliminal sense, I oozed sion, his capacity for outrage, his insistence I think, frankly, people stay too long in into politics because I knew I could not be as that justice be done, that wrongs be made Congress. The world changes so rapidly that great a lawyer as him and maybe I could right. I think there should be a consistent and con- prove to be a good politician. tinuing infusion of new blood and fresh brain More than what Americans gained My father was one of my three idols along power into the legislative process. Eighteen from his victories, achievements, de- with FDR and Eugene Hecker, my English years for me was enough. grees, and accolades is the lessons we teacher at Country Day School. Mr. Hecker I set forth my own critique of my Senate find in his words that we can take into thought every American should be able to service. I could and should have done more. the future: read, write and speak the English language— I had the energy. I had the desire. In ana- including his students. lyzing myself, I blame it on my quickly mov- Be civil and modest. Act with courage and My dad did not think in insular or paro- ing attention span. Ted Kennedy has spent 30 integrity. Pursue your dreams and do right chial terms. He thought a youngster should plus years on National Health Insurance. I by your neighbors. And most of all, don’t be exposed to all sorts of views. Once he took could not do that. I was too impatient. I take yourself too seriously. me to the old Coronado Hotel to hear Nor- wanted quick action and if I didn’t get it in His memorial service was a wonderful man Thomas, the frequent Socialist can- a few years, I would move on. That is a tribute to Tom Eagleton. We all didate for president. Another time he took major fault for any legislator.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 Finally, a word about the Catholic Church. Nisei Linguists chronicles the history duty in a vehicular accident. I extend This may seem to be a strange topic to be of the Japanese in America, the events my heartfelt condolences to the fami- raised by me, but we are here in church and leading to the War, the creation of the lies of Agent Ramon Nevarez, Jr., and this is my final word. I do not pretend to be MIS, and the Nisei involvement in the Agent David Tourscher for their loss. the world’s greatest Catholic. Nevertheless, I Agent Nevarez is survived by his think the Catholic Church is a vital part of War. American life, conscience and thought. Just For the soldiers of the Military Intel- wife, Bonnie, his mother Juana, his sis- as our Constitution is a remarkable, living ligence Service, and their brethren in ter Viridiana, and his brother Ryan. code of governance and made relevant to the the 100th Infantry Battalion and the Agent Tourscher is survived by his fa- time in which we live, so too the doctrine of 442nd Regimental Combat Team, their ther Gary and his mother Jeanne. the Catholic Church is a living code of moral service was much more than an obliga- Border security is one of our first behavior and belief which must be relevant tion to the land of their birth; it was lines of defense in the United States. to the time in which we live. Its timeliness an opportunity to prove themselves as An important part of that security is relies upon its capacity to adapt. loyal American citizens. As many the men and women who are willing to I am a Pope John XXIII and an Archbishop serve on the front lines of our borders John L. May Catholic, believing in what friends, neighbors, and relatives were they said and what I believe they would have transported to concentration camps in as Border Patrol agents. Agent Nevarez said had they lived longer. various locations around the United and Agent Tourscher were two such The outreach of the Catholic Church from States, Nisei soldiers enlisted and brave men, and I know the Senate joins Pope Pius IX to Pope Pius XII was not the served with great distinction. me in thanking their families for the ∑ outreach of Pope John XXIII. It is John According to Chief of Military His- service of those two men. XXIII who made the Catholic Church rel- f evant to the 20th Century and future popes tory Dr. Jeffrey Clarke, Nisei Linguists must make it relevant to the 21st Century. It also reminds us that: BURLINGTON COMMUNITY HEALTH was Archbishop May who made the Catholic the entire experience provides valuable les- CENTER Church relevant to the 20th Century in St. sons to U.S. Army officers both present and ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, this future. In fact, the Global War on Terrorism Louis. In the era of a Christian right, we spring, the new community health cen- seem to have merged God’s power into polit- underlines the need for similar capabilities ical power. and programs as the Army girds itself for the ter in Burlington, IA, officially opened I am an optimist about death and believe sustained struggle ahead. for business. Having secured funding there is a there there. Somehow, in some As chairman of the Committee on for the center and attended the manner, I will be meeting my parents, my Veterans’ Affairs, I am privileged to groundbreaking ceremony last June, I brother and my friends. Somehow, Bob know how important this health care Koster will be waiting for me to tell me co-host an event marking the publica- tion of Nisei Linguists on Tuesday, facility is to Burlington and the sur- where I can buy everything 10% off. rounding communities. At long last, March 20th. Among those in attend- So go forth in love and peace—be kind to Des Moines County has a permanent, dogs—and vote Democratic. ance will be Dr. McNaughton, Dr. unified medical and dental clinic some- Tom E. Clarke, and a number of World War II thing that has been sorely needed for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Nisei veterans, including those who many years. ator from Hawaii. served in the MIS. This is a truly unique community Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I ask Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I health center. It is housed on the unanimous consent that I may speak suggest the absence of a quorum. grounds of Southeastern Community as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The College. And there is an agreement be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without clerk will call the roll. tween the CHC board and the commu- objection, it is so ordered. The assistant legislative clerk pro- nity college to allow nursing and f ceeded to call the roll. health aide students to do some of Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- NISEI LINGUISTS their training in the center. This gives imous consent that the order for the the center an edge in recruiting staff, Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, as we quorum call be rescinded. and it gives students hands-on training mark our fourth anniversary of our in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without opportunities right there on campus. volvement in Iraq, I wish to highlight objection, it is so ordered. Clearly, this is a win-win-win arrange- an important chapter in our military f ment for the center, for the community history. With foresight that proved to college, and for the entire Burlington be a significant factor in America’s MORNING BUSINESS community. victory in World War II, the U.S. Army Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent I salute Ron Kemp and others who established a Japanese language school that the Senate now proceed to a pe- had the vision to create this new com- a few months before the attack on riod for the transaction of morning munity health center, and the persist- Pearl Harbor, and recruited students, business, with Senators permitted to ence to transform their vision into second-generation Americans of Japa- speak therein for up to 10 minutes bricks and mortar. The facility is wel- nese ancestry, or Nisei, who would be- each. coming, modern, and well equipped. come interpreters and translators in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without And the staff members are truly an in- the Military Intelligence Service. objection, it is so ordered. spiration. They have a special passion Their ability to infiltrate the psyche of f for their work, and take pride in the our enemy through their knowledge of fact that they are providing first-rate Japanese culture and language is cred- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS health care to underserved commu- ited with bringing the war in the Pa- nities. cific to a quicker conclusion and later, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., used to AGENTS RAMON NEVAREZ, JR., helping turn bitter foes into strong al- say that ‘‘Life’s most persistent and AND DAVID TOURSCHER lies. urgent question is: What are you doing In 1994, I was among a number of ∑ Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise for others?’’ The staff members at the Members of Congress, including my today to remind the Senate that not community health centers of southeast colleague and fellow World War II vet- only are brave men and women serving Iowa have answered that question in eran, the senior Senator from Hawaii, their countries overseas, but they are powerful ways. They have committed DAN INOUYE, who asked the Secretary serving here at home, too. That service themselves to providing high-quality of the Army to publish an official his- can end in tragedy, even on our own health care to all comers, regardless of tory of the Military Intelligence Serv- soil. ability to pay. All are welcomed equal- ice. Today, I am honored to announce Such an incident occurred last ly. All are served with professionalism the publication of Nisei Linguists, Jap- Thursday, March 15, 2007, near Cotton and excellence. anese Americans in the Military Intel- City, NM. I am sad to report that on As chair of the Health and Human ligence Service During World War II, that day, two Border Patrol agents as- Services Appropriations Sub- by Dr. James McNaughton, Command signed to the Lordsburg, NM, border committee, I am 100 percent com- Historian, U.S. European Command. patrol station were killed in the line of mitted to securing appropriate funding

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3267 for community health centers all the numerous individuals he has VA Puget Sound Healthcare System. I across America. One thing I know for mentored and encouraged over the want to thank him for his many years certain: Every dollar Congress appro- years and who, because of his guidance, of hard work and leadership. priates for centers like the one in Bur- are now prepared to carry on his work. Our country makes a solemn promise lington is a dollar spent wisely and fru- It is important that we in Congress to our servicemembers and their fami- gally. It never ceases to amaze me how recognize the many men and women lies, and every day dedicated VA em- their staff members are able to do so who devote their working lives to im- ployees help keep that promise. Direc- much—and to serve so many people— prove the lives of others. Career civil tor Williams faced many challenges in with such limited resources. servants often do their work in quiet providing care in the Puget Sound, I dare say that nobody in the health anonymity behind the scenes providing from increasing caseloads to difficult care profession faces greater challenges vital service to the American people. budgets. Through it all, he approached than those who choose to work in com- They are rarely recognized for their those challenges with unparalleled re- munity health centers challenges in- important contribution. Bob spect, understanding, and compassion cluding chronic illness, cultural and Rothenberg is one of those people. His for our veterans. linguistic differences, geographical record of leadership at the Social Secu- Throughout the country, the VA is barriers, homelessness, and on and on. rity Administration and his commit- recognized as providing some of the Nothing stops these superb profes- ment to providing the American people best health care in the Nation. The VA sionals. with effective and compassionate serv- has led the way in pioneering elec- And one more thing: Community ice is a record of which he can be justly tronic medical records and critical health centers have a well-deserved proud. health research, much of which has reputation for caring and kindness. In I wish Bob all the best in his retire- been done in Seattle and Tacoma under some ways, their physicians and nurses ment from Federal service and thank the direction of Director Williams. On are a throwback to another era. They him for his many years of dedicated behalf of the constituents I represent, I offer a direct and personal style of service.∑ want to thank Director Williams and health care. They follow up. They care f all of the dedicated VA employees who about prevention and wellness. have worked so hard to reach those So I am deeply grateful to executive HONORING JESSE L. BROWN milestones. director Ron Kemp, to Dr. Beverly ∑ Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, today I Director Williams has been a tireless Simone, the president of Southeastern pay tribute to the life and service of champion for veterans. Working close- Community College, to the center’s Ensign Jesse LeRoy Brown, U.S. Navy. ly with Veterans Service Organiza- dedicated board members, to Ted Ensign Brown was born in Hattiesburg, tions, individual veterans, and the con- Boesen, executive director of the Iowa/ MS, on October 13, 1926. He enlisted in gressional delegation, he was always Nebraska Primary Care Association, the Naval Reserve in 1946 and was ap- willing to work with people, to listen and to all the other people who made pointed a midshipman, U.S. Navy, the to their needs, and to sit down and dis- this new facility possible. They work following year. After attending Navy cuss what is possible. their hearts out to provide the very preflight indoctrination and flight From hosting the VA’s Wheelchair best health care to some of our most training, he was designated a naval Games in 1995, to establishing one of needy citizens. I deeply appreciate aviator in October 1948, the first Afri- the Nation’s best spinal cord injury their passion, their compassion, and can American to achieve this status. centers, to renovating the cancer clinic their dedication to public service.∑ Midshipman Brown was then assigned and bringing a Fisher House to the Se- f to Fighter Squadron 32. He received his attle campus of the VA Puget Sound, commission as an Ensign in April 1949. Director Williams leaves behind a RETIREMENT OF BOB During the Korean war, he operated great legacy of championing the needs ROTHENBERG from USS Leyte, flying F4U–4 Corsair of veterans. ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, today fighter aircraft in support of United Circumstances were never easy for we recognize a distinguished executive Nations forces. On December 4, 1950, the VA’s Puget Sound health care sys- at the Social Security Administration, while on a close air support mission tem. Tight budgets forced Tim and his Bob Rothenberg. Bob is an Associate near the Chosin Reservoir, Ensign entire staff to do more and more with Commissioner and Director of the So- Brown’s plane was hit by enemy fire less and less. As demand for care in- cial Security Budget Office. He is a and crashed. Despite heroic efforts by creased, Director Williams expanded dedicated public servant who has other aviators, he could not be rescued the ability for the VA to treat more served his country at the Social Secu- and died in his aircraft. Ensign Jesse L. veterans. In fact, he oversaw the dou- rity Administration for nearly 37 Brown was awarded the Distinguished bling of the patient care area to meet years. Flying Cross for his Korean war com- the demands. A native of New York, Bob began his bat service. Tim and his staff worked to expand career in the local Social Security Of- In honor of his service, the Secretary the VA’s efforts to treat veterans from fice in Brooklyn. In 1973 he moved to of the Navy named the 38th ship in the Iraq and Afghanistan through the De- the Budget Office at Social Security Knox-class of frigates the USS Jesse L. ployment Health Clinic. The clinic fo- Headquarters in Baltimore. Bob’s intel- Brown. cuses on the care of veterans who are lect and resolve were quickly recog- I know my colleagues will join me in experiencing health concerns related to nized and he rose to the position of honoring Jesse’s memory and cele- a specific deployment. At the clinic, Budget Director—a position he has brating, along with his friends, family, veterans receive a comprehensive eval- held for nearly 20 years. During Bob’s and fellow naval aviators, the addition uation, benefits counseling, and assist- long and distinguished career with the of a plaque in his memory to the Naval ance with compensation and pension agency he has received many awards, Aviation Monument Park in Virginia claims. Deployment Health Clinic staff of special note, the Presidential Rank Beach to be presented May 5, 2007. En- will continue to provide veterans with and Meritorious Executive Awards. sign Brown was both a pioneer and a their primary medical care as well as For many years I have had the privi- model of service to country, who gave their mental health follow-up. lege of relying on Bob’s outstanding his life that we might enjoy our free- Today, the VA is facing tremendous work on the Social Security Adminis- dom. Mr. President.∑ challenges. A whole new generation of tration’s budget. He has always been f veterans is entering the system, and resourceful, insightful, and forth- many will need care and support for a coming. HONORING TIMOTHY WILLIAMS lifetime. As the VA takes on these new Bob will retire from the Social Secu- ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, today challenges, I know Director Williams rity Administration on March 31, 2007. I wish to recognize Timothy Williams will be missed. I hope his legacy lives He will be sorely missed by his fellow for his 35 years of service at the De- on throughout the VA’s Puget Sound colleagues and his congressional con- partment of Veterans Affairs. This health care system and throughout the tacts on the Hill. He will leave behind month, he is retiring as director of the VA.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 I have said many times that VA staff titled ‘‘Berry Amendment Exceptions—Ac- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled members are truly our unsung heroes. quisition of Perishable Food, and Fish, Shell- ‘‘Spinosad; Pesticide Tolerance’’ (FRL No. Director Williams is one of those he- fish, or Seafood’’ (DFARS Case 2006–D005) re- 8114–4) received on March 15, 2007; to the roes. Whether attending veterans’ ceived on March 15, 2007; to the Committee Committee on Environment and Public on Armed Services. Works. gatherings in Port Angeles about ef- EC–996. A communication from the Direc- EC–1007. A communication from the Prin- forts to expand VA care on the Penin- tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office sula, or working with the difficult Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- issues facing the Walla Walla VA Med- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ical Center, Tim approached his job titled ‘‘Free Trade Agreement—El Salvador, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled with integrity, honesty and a dedica- Honduras, and Nicaragua’’ (DFARS Case ‘‘Thifensulfuron Methyl; Pesticide Toler- tion to America’s veterans. 2006–D019) received on March 15, 2007; to the ance’’ (FRL No. 8117–1) received on March 15, Committee on Armed Services. 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Director Williams, I wish you all the EC–997. A communication from the Direc- Public Works. best in the future, and thank you for tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition EC–1008. A communication from the Prin- your distinguished service.∑ Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office f ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- titled ‘‘Radio Frequency Identification’’ ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT (DFARS Case 2006–D002) received on March pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 15, 2007; to the Committee on Armed Serv- ‘‘Tribenuron Methyl; Pesticide Tolerance’’ Messages from the President of the ices. (FRL No. 8117–2) received on March 15, 2007; United States were communicated to EC–998. A communication from the Sec- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- lic Works. secretaries. ant to law, a six-month periodic report on EC–1009. A communication from the Prin- the national emergency with respect to Iran cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office f that was declared in Executive Order 12957 of of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED March 15, 1995; to the Committee on Bank- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled As in executive session the Presiding EC–999. A communication from the Attor- ‘‘Vermont: Final Authorization of State Haz- Officer laid before the Senate messages ney, Office of General Counsel for Legisla- ardous Waste Management Program Revi- from the President of the United tion and Regulatory Law, Department of En- sions’’ (FRL No. 8287–8) received on March 15, States submitting sundry nominations ergy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- 2007; to the Committee on Environment and which were referred to the appropriate port of a rule entitled ‘‘Alternative Fuel Public Works. committees. Transportation Program; Replacement Fuel EC–1010. A communication from the Direc- Goal Modification’’ (RIN1094–AB67) received tor, Office of Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nu- (The nominations received today are on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on En- clear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, printed at the end of the Senate pro- ergy and Natural Resources. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ceedings.) EC–1000. A communication from the Assist- ‘‘List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: ant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Re- f Standardized NUHOMS System Revision 9’’ newable Energy, Department of Energy, (RIN3150–AI03) received on March 15, 2007; to MEASURES REFERRED transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- the Committee on Environment and Public ative to energy conservation standards; to Works. The following bill was read the first the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- EC–1011. A communication from the Prin- and the second times by unanimous sources. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office consent, and referred as indicated: EC–1001. A communication from the Sec- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- H.R. 1003. An act to amend the Foreign Af- retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, fairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to law, a report entitled ‘‘Assessment of Poten- the report of several documents recently reauthorize the United States Advisory Com- tial Impact of Concentrating Solar Power for issued by the Agency that are related to its mission on Public Diplomacy; to the Com- Electricity Generation’’; to the Committee regulatory programs; to the Committee on mittee on Foreign Relations. on Energy and Natural Resources. Environment and Public Works. EC–1002. A communication from the Under EC–1012. A communication from the Regu- f Secretary for Science, Department of En- lations Officer, Federal Highway Adminis- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ergy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report tration, Department of Transportation, relative to a study conducted to assess man- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of COMMUNICATIONS agement practices in the Department; to the a rule entitled ‘‘Surface Transportation The following communications were Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Project Delivery Pilot Program’’ (RIN2125– laid before the Senate, together with sources. AF13) received on March 15, 2007; to the Com- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–1003. A communication from the Sec- mittee on Environment and Public Works. retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- uments, and were referred as indicated: EC–1013. A communication from the Regu- ant to law, a report relative to the imple- lations Officer, Federal Highway Adminis- EC–992. A communication from the Direc- mentation of the Quincy Library Group’s tration, Department of Transportation, tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition forest management proposal; to the Com- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. a rule entitled ‘‘Statewide Transportation ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–1004. A communication from the Assist- Planning; Metropolitan Transportation titled ‘‘Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement ant Secretary, Minerals Management Serv- Planning’’ ((RIN2125–AF09) (RIN2132–AA82)) Card’’ (DFARS Case 2006–D017) received on ice, Department of the Interior, transmit- received on March 15, 2007; to the Committee March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Armed ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on Environment and Public Works. Services. titled ‘‘Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations EC–1014. A communication from the Regu- EC–993. A communication from the Direc- in the Outer Continental Shelf—Update of lations Officer, Federal Highway Adminis- tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition New and Reaffirmed Documents Incor- tration, Department of Transportation, Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- porated by Reference’’ (RIN1010–AD24) re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ceived on March 14, 2007; to the Committee a rule entitled ‘‘Size and Weight Enforce- titled ‘‘Security-Guard Services Contracts’’ on Energy and Natural Resources. ment Regulations’’ (RIN2125–AF17) received (DFARS Case 2006–D011) received on March EC–1005. A communication from the Prin- on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Envi- 15, 2007; to the Committee on Armed Serv- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office ronment and Public Works. ices. of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- EC–1015. A communication from the Regu- EC–994. A communication from the Direc- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, lations Officer, Federal Highway Adminis- tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tration, Department of Transportation, Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; Cook a rule entitled ‘‘Construction and Mainte- titled ‘‘Protests, Disputes, and Appeals’’ Composites and Polymers Company’’ (FRL nance’’ (RIN2125–AF18) received on March 15, (DFARS Case 2003–D010) received on March No. 8285–3) received on March 15, 2007; to the 2007; to the Committee on Environment and 15, 2007; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Committee on Environment and Public Public Works. ices. Works. EC–1016. A communication from the Chair- EC–995. A communication from the Direc- EC–1006. A communication from the Prin- man, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- ative to the Commission’s competitive ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, sourcing efforts for fiscal year 2006; to the

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A communication from the Assist- mitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s annual fication of Cord Blood Processing Systems ant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and report relative to environmental protection and Storage Container’’ (Docket No. 2007N– Environment), Department of Defense, trans- activities and homeland security activities 0024) received on March 15, 2007; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a along the U.S. border with Mexico; to the mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and planned streamlined competition of military Committee on Environment and Public Pensions. personnel performing air and surface train- Works. EC–1028. A communication from the Under ing support functions at the Fleet Composite EC–1018. A communication from the Chair- Secretary for Management, Department of Squadron Six in Norfolk, VA; to the Com- man, Medicare Payment Advisory Commis- Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant mittee on Armed Services. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report to law, a report relative to the Department’s EC–1039. A communication from the Under entitled ‘‘Report to the Congress: Assessing competitive sourcing efforts for fiscal year Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- Alternatives to the Sustainable Growth Rate 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, an an- System’’; to the Committee on Finance. rity and Governmental Affairs. nual report relative to the status of female EC–1019. A communication from the Chair- EC–1029. A communication from the Chair- members of the Armed Forces; to the Com- man, Medicare Payment Advisory Commis- man, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, mittee on Armed Services. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s EC–1040. A communication from the Senior entitled ‘‘Report to the Congress: Medicare Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2007–2012; to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Payment Policy’’; to the Committee on Fi- the Committee on Homeland Security and Export-Import Bank of the United States, nance. Governmental Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the Bank’s EC–1020. A communication from the Assist- EC–1030. A communication from the Chair- annual report for fiscal year 2006; to the ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, man, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Department of State, transmitting, pursuant transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- Affairs. to law , the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deaths tled ‘‘The Practice of Merit: A Symposium’’; EC–1041. A communication from the Chief and Estates’’ (RIN1400–AC24) received on to the Committee on Homeland Security and Counsel, Federal Emergency Management March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Foreign Governmental Affairs. Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Relations. EC–1031. A communication from the Ad- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–1021. A communication from the Assist- ministrator, General Services Administra- a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- ant Secretary, Office Of Legislative Affairs, tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mination’’ (72 FR 5197) received on March 15, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant relative to the approved mileage reimburse- 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, to law, (5) reports relative to vacancy an- ment rate per mile for Federal employees; to and Urban Affairs. nouncements within the Department, re- EC–1042. A communication from the Chief ceived on March 13, 2007; to the Committee the Committee on Homeland Security and Counsel, Federal Emergency Management on Foreign Relations. Governmental Affairs. EC–1022. A communication from the EC–1032. A communication from the Under Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Human Resources Specialist, Office of the Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Assistant Secretary for Administration and nology and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community Management, Department of Labor, trans- ant to law, a report relative to the progress Eligibility’’ ((72 FR 5630) (FEMA–7961)) re- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a va- made according to section 5 of the Federal ceived on March 15, 2007; to the Committee cancy and the designation of an acting offi- Financial Assistance Management Improve- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. cer for the position of Assistant Secretary ment Act of 1999; to the Committee on EC–1043. A communication from the Assist- for Public Affairs, received on March 15, 2007; Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ant Secretary for Export Administration, to the Committee on Health, Education, fairs. Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- Labor, and Pensions. EC–1033. A communication from the Direc- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–1023. A communication from the tor, Strategic Human Resources Policy, Of- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Addi- Human Resources Specialist, Office of the fice of Personnel Management, transmitting, tion of Entities to the Entity List’’ (RIN0694– Assistant Secretary for Administration and pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled AD91) received on March 15, 2007; to the Com- Management, Department of Labor, trans- ‘‘5 CPF Part 211: Veteran Preference’’ mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a va- (RIN3206–AL00) received on March 14, 2007; to fairs. cancy and the designation of an acting offi- the Committee on Homeland Security and EC–1044. A communication from the Coun- cer for the position of Deputy Secretary of Governmental Affairs. sel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Labor, received on March 15, 2007; to the EC–1034. A communication from the Direc- the Secretary, Department of Housing and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and tor, Strategic Human Resources Policy, Of- Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant Pensions. fice of Personnel Management, transmitting, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Infla- EC–1024. A communication from the Assist- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tion Adjustment of Civil Money Penalty ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, ‘‘Federal Long Term Care Insurance Pro- Amounts’’ (RIN2501–AD30) received on March Office of Innovation and Improvement, De- gram: Miscellaneous Changes, Corrections, 15, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- partment of Education, transmitting, pursu- and Clarifications’’ (RIN3206–AK99) received ing, and Urban Affairs. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled on March 14, 2007; to the Committee on EC–1045. A communication from the Comp- ‘‘Magnet Schools Assistance Program—No- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- troller General of the United States, trans- tice of Final Priority’’ (FR Doc. E7–4272) re- fairs. mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to ceived on March 14, 2007; to the Committee EC–1035. A communication from the Direc- the financial statements of the Deposit In- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. tor, Division for Strategic Human Resources surance Fund and the FSLIC Resolution EC–1025. A communication from the Assist- Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Fund; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- ant General Counsel for Regulations, Office transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ing, and Urban Affairs. of Special Education and Rehabilitative a rule entitled ‘‘Employment in the Senior EC–1046. A communication from the Direc- Services, Department of Education, trans- Executive Service, Restoration to Duty from tor, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Uniformed Service or Compensable Injury, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- entitled ‘‘National Institute on Disability Prevailing Rate Systems, Pay Administra- ant to law, a report relative to the appor- Rehabilitation Research—Disability and Re- tion (General), and Pay Administration tionment of membership on the regional habilitation Research Projects and Centers Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Mis- fishery management councils; to the Com- Program—Disability Rehabilitation Re- cellaneous Changes to Pay and Leave Rules’’ mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- search Projects and Rehabilitation Engineer- (RIN3206–AL21) received on March 14, 2007; to tation. ing Research Centers’’ (FR Doc. E7–2349) re- the Committee on Homeland Security and EC–1047. A communication from the Vice ceived on March 14, 2007; to the Committee Governmental Affairs. President, Government Affairs and Commu- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC–1036. A communication from the Asso- nications, National Railroad Passenger Cor- EC–1026. A communication from the Assist- ciate General Counsel for General Law, Of- poration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, fice of the General Counsel, Department of report relative to the financial performance Office of Innovation and Improvement, De- Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant of train routes; to the Committee on Com- partment of Education, transmitting, pursu- to law, the report of a vacancy and the des- merce, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ignation of an acting officer for the position EC–1048. A communication from the Assist- ‘‘Magnet Schools Assistance Program—Final of General Counsel, received on March 15, ant General Counsel for Aviation Enforce- Regulations’’ (FR Doc. E7–4270) received on 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- ment and Proceedings, Office of the Sec- March 14, 2007; to the Committee on Health, rity and Governmental Affairs. retary, Department of Transportation, trans- Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC–1037. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–1027. A communication from the Direc- Justice of the Supreme Court of the United entitled ‘‘Domestic Baggage Liability’’ tor, Regulations and Policy Management States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- (RIN2105–AD62) received on March 15, 2007; to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Raytheon Aircraft Company Models C90A, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Transportation. B200, B200C, B300, and B300C Airplanes’’ mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–1049. A communication from the Sec- ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE–34)) re- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; PZL– retary, Maritime Administration, Depart- ceived on March 15, 2007; to the Committee Bielsko Model SZD–50–3 ’Puchacz’ Gliders’’ ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No . 2006–CE–49)) re- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–1059. A communication from the Pro- ceived on March 15, 2007; to the Committee ‘‘Maintenance Repair Reimbursement Pilot gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Program’’ (RIN2133–AB68) received on March tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–1068. A communication from the Pro- 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Science, and Transportation. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–1050. A communication from the Acting Model 737–200, –300, –400, and –500 Series Air- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Chief Counsel, Saint Lawrence Seaway De- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2005– entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing velopment Corporation, Department of NM–089)) received on March 15, 2007; to the Model 707–100 Long Body, –100B Long Body, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Committee on Commerce, Science, and –100B Short Body, –E3F, –300, –300B, and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Seaway Transportation. –300C Series Airplanes; Model 727–100 and –200 Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, EC–1060. A communication from the Pro- Series Airplanes; Model 737–200, –200C, –300, Various Categories’’ (RIN2135–AA24) received gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- –400, and –500 Series Airplanes; Model 747– on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- 100B, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747– merce , Science, and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 400, 747–400D, 747SR, and 747SP Series Air- EC–1051. A communication from the Acting entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; planes; Model 757–200 and 757–200 PF Series Chief Counsel, Saint Lawrence Seaway De- Turbomeca Model Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, and 2B2 Airplanes; and Model 767–200 and –300 Series velopment Corporation, Department of Turboshaft Engines’’ ((RIN2120– Airplanes; Equipped with Observer or At- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NE–38)) received on tendant Seats’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tariff of March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- 2005–NM–030)) received on March 15, 2007; to Tolls’’ (RIN2135–AA25) received on March 15, merce, Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–1061. A communication from the Pro- Transportation. Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1069. A communication from the Pro- EC–1052. 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; Airbus mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Model A330, A340–200, and A340–300 Series entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Agusta Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006– Aircraft Corporation Model S–61L, N, R, and S.p.A. Model AB139 Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120– NM–059)) received on March 15, 2007; to the NM Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. AA64)(Docket No. 2006–SW–20)) received on Committee on Commerce, Science, and 2004–SW–23)) received on March 15, 2007; to March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- Transportation. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–1062. A communication from the Pro- Transportation. EC–1053. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1070. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Raytheon Aircraft Company Models 1900, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Stemme Model A300 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– GmbH and Co. KG Model S10–VT Gliders’’ AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NM–029)) received on AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE–67)) received on ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE–84)) re- March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- ceived on March 15, 2007; to the Committee merce, Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–1054. A communication from the Pro- EC–1063. A communication from the Pro- EC–1071. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- 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 mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Colum- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Inter- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus bia Aircraft Manufacturing Models LC41– national Aero Engines AG V2522–A5, V2524– Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes’’ 550FG and LC42–550FG Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– A5, V2527–A5, V2526E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2530– ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NM–027)) AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE–71)) received on A5, and V2533–A5 Turbofan Engines’’ received on March 15, 2007; to the Committee March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2003–NE–21)) re- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. ceived on March 15, 2007; to the Committee EC–1072. A communication from the Pro- EC–1055. A communication from the Pro- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1064. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; McDon- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule nell Douglas Model MD–11 and –11F Air- Model 777 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Air Trac- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006– AA64)(Docket No. 2005–NM–176)) received on tor, Inc. Models AT–501, AT–502, AT–502A, NM–0091)) received on March 15, 2007; to the March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- AT–502B, and AT–503A Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Committee on Commerce, Science, and merce, Science, and Transportation. AA64)(Docket No. 2004–CE–48)) received on Transportation. EC–1056. A communication from the Pro- March 15 , 2007; to the Committee on Com- EC–1073. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- merce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–1065. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Bom- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Withdrawal; Establishment of bardier Model CL–600–1A11, CL–600–2A12, and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Class E Airspace; Mineral Point, WI’’ CL–600–2B16 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; BAE ((RIN2120–AA66)(Docket No. 06–AGL–02)) re- AA64)(Docket No. 2005–NM–201)) received on Systems Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro ceived on March 15, 2007; to the Committee March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- 146–RJ Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. No. 2006–NM–133)) received on March 15, 2007; EC–1074. A communication from the Pro- EC–1057. A communication from the Pro- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- and Transportation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–1066. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Bom- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Creston, IA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(Docket No. 06– bardier Model DHC–8–400 Series Airplanes’’ mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ACE–11)) received on March 15, 2007; to the ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NM–007)) entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Committee on Commerce, Science, and received on March 15, 2007; to the Committee Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 390 Air- Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE– EC–1075. A communication from the Pro- EC–1058. A communication from the Pro- 47)) received on March 15, 2007; to the Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–1067. A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E Airspace; entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Williamsburg, KY’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(Docket

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Model ERJ mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– entitled ‘‘Part 95 Instrument Flight Rules tation. AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NM–135)) received on (21); Amdt. No. 466’’ ((RIN2120–AA63)(Docket EC–1086. A communication from the Pro- March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- No. 30538)) received on March 15, 2007; to the gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- merce, Science, and Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–1095. A communication from the Pro- Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1077. A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Empresa tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Model EMB– mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- 145XR Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Dassault mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule No. 2006–NM–058)) received on March 15, 2007; Model F2000EX Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach to the Committee on Commerce, Science, AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NM–264)) received on Procedures (20); Amdt. No. 3200’’ ((RIN2120– and Transportation. March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- AA65)(Docket No. 30530)) received on March EC–1087. A communication from the Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation. 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1096. A communication from the Pro- Science, and Transportation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1078. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Stemme mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- GmbH and Co. KG Model S10, S10–V, and S10– entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Bell Hel- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule VT Gliders’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. icopter Textron Canada Model 206A, B, L, L– entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach 2006–CE–85)) received on March 15, 2007; to 1, L–3, and L–4 Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120– Procedures (8); Amdt. No. 3201’’ ((RIN2120– the Committee on Commerce, Science, and AA64)(Docket No. 2005–SW–22)) received on AA65)(Docket No. 30531)) received on March Transportation. March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–1088. A communication from the Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1097. A communication from the Pro- EC–1079. 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; Fokker mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Empresa entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach 700 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Model ERJ Procedures (3); Amdt. No. 3203’’ ((RIN2120– 2005–NM–236)) received on March 15, 2007; to 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– AA65)(Docket No. 30533)) received on March the Committee on Commerce, Science, and AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NM–195)) received on 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation. March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- Science, and Transportation. EC–1089. A communication from the Pro- EC–1080. A communication from the Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1098. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Procedures (17); Amdt. No. 3207’’ ((RIN2120– Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Bom- AA65)(Docket No. 30537)) received on March Duo Discus T Gliders’’ ((RIN2120– bardier Model CL–600–2B19 Airplanes’’ 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE–73)) received on ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE–44)) re- Science, and Transportation. March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- ceived on March 15, 2007; to the Committee EC–1081. A communication from the Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–1090. A communication from the Pro- EC–1099. 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 ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Procedures (10); Amdt. No. 3205’’ ((RIN2120– entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Correc- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing AA65)(Docket No. 30535)) received on March tion: Rolls-Royce plc RB211–524 Series Tur- Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747– 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, bofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747SR, and Science, and Transportation. 2004–NE–19)) received on March 15, 2007; to 747SP Series Airplanes Equipped with Gen- EC–1082. A communication from the Pro- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and eral Electric CF6–45 or –50 Series Engines, or gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Transportation. Equipped with Pratt and Whitney JT9D–3 tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–1091. A communication from the Pro- and –7 Series Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- (Docket No. 2006–NM–262)) received on March entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; B–N tion, Department of Transportation, trans- 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Group Ltd. BN–2, BN–2A, BN–2B, BN–2T, and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Science, and Transportation. BN–2T–4R Series Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; CFM EC–1100. A communication from the Pro- AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE–44)) received on International, S.A. CFM56 Series Turbofan gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006– tion, Department of Transportation, trans- merce, Science, and Transportation. NE–37)) received on March 15, 2007; to the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–1083. A communication from the Pro- Committee on Commerce, Science, and entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Rolls- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Transportation. Royce plc RB211 Trent 700 Series Turbofan tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–1092. A communication from the Pro- Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. 2004– mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- NE–03)) received on March 15, 2007; to the entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Model 777–200 and –300 Series Airplanes mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Transportation. Equipped with Rolls-Royce Engines’’ entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Sicma EC–1101. A communication from the Pro- ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NM–203)) Aero Seat; Third Occupant Seat Assemblies, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- received on March 15, 2007; to the Committee 133 Series ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2005– tion, Department of Transportation, trans- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. NE–40)) received on March 15, 2007; to the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–1084. A communication from the Pro- Committee on Commerce, Science, and entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Transportation. SOCATA—Groupe Aerospatiale TB 20 and TB tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–1093. A communication from the Pro- 21 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- 2006–CE–66)) received on March 15, 2007; to entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Alpha tion, Department of Transportation, trans- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Design Limited, Model R2160 Air- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Transportation. planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–CE– entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Rolls- EC–1102. A communication from the Pro- 77)) received on March 15, 2007; to the Com- Royce Corporation AE 2100D3 Turboprop En- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- gines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. 2006–NE– tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tation. 42)) received on March 15, 2007; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–1085. A communication from the Pro- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Rolls- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tation. Royce Deutschland Ltd and Co. KG Dart 528,

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A communication from the Direc- March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- and second times by unanimous con- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- merce, Science, and Transportation. sent, and referred as indicated: ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–1112. A communication from the Acting By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- COLEMAN): eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- S. 911. A bill to amend the Public Health Alaska; Pacific Cod by Non-American Fish- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled eries Act Crab Vessels Catching Pacific Cod ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Service Act to advance medical research and for Processing by the Inshore Component in Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 of treatments into pediatric cancers, ensure pa- the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (ID No. 022007A) received tients and families have access to the cur- Alaska’’ (ID No. 021407D) received on March on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- rent treatments and information regarding 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, merce, Science, and Transportation. pediatric cancers, establish a population- Science, and Transportation. EC–1113. A communication from the Acting based national childhood cancer database, EC–1104. A communication from the Direc- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- and promote public awareness of pediatric tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- cancers; to the Committee on Health, Edu- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ant to law, the report of a rule entitled cation, Labor, and Pensions. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone By Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself, eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Off Alaska; Rock Sole, Flathead Sole, and Mr. HARKIN, and Mr. KERRY): Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pa- ‘Other Flatfish’ by Vessels Using Trawl Gear S. 912. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- cific Cod for Processing by the Offshore Com- in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- enue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives ponent in the Central Regulatory Area of the ment Area’’ (ID No. 021607B) received on for the construction and renovation of public Gulf of Alaska’’ (ID No. 021407C) received on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- schools; to the Committee on Finance. March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. GRASSLEY: merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–1114. A communication from the Acting S. 913. A bill to clarify that the revocation EC–1105. A communication from the Direc- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- of an alien’s visa or other documentation is tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- not subject to judicial review; to the Com- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on the Judiciary. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone By Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself, Mr. eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Off Alaska; Non-Community Development MCCONNELL, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pa- Quota Pollock with Trawl Gear in the Chi- BOND, Mr. BURR, and Mr. SMITH): cific Cod for Processing by the Offshore Com- nook Salmon Savings Areas of the Bering S. 914. A bill to authorize the States (and ponent in the Western Regulatory Area of Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ subdivisions thereof), the District of Colum- the Gulf of Alaska’’ (ID No. 021407B) received (ID No. 020507D) received on March 15 , 2007; bia, territories, and possessions of the United on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, States to provide certain tax incentives to merce, Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. any person for economic development pur- EC–1106. A communication from the Direc- EC–1115. A communication from the Acting poses; to the Committee on Finance. tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- By Mrs. DOLE (for herself and Mr. NEL- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- SON of Nebraska): to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘De- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled S. 915. A bill to establish a pilot program crease the Commercial Trip Limit for Atlan- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone to provide grants to encourage eligible insti- tic Group Spanish Mackerel in the Southern Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of tutions of higher education to establish and Zone’’ (ID No. 013107B) received on March 15, the Gulf of Alaska’’ (ID No. 020207C) received operate pregnant and parenting student serv- 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- ices offices for pregnant students, parenting Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. students, prospective parenting students who EC–1116. A communication from the Acting EC–1107. A communication from the Acting are anticipating a birth or adoption, and stu- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- dents who are placing or have placed a child partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- for adoption; to the Committee on Health, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Education, Labor, and Pensions. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Ms. CANT- Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 630 of Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ (ID WELL, Mr. CRAPO, and Mrs. MURRAY): the Gulf of Alaska’’ (ID No. 013107A) received S. 916. A bill to modify the boundary of the on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Com- No. 020107F) received on March 15, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Minidoka Internment National Monument, merce, Science, and Transportation. to establish the Minidoka National Historic EC–1108. A communication from the Acting Transportation. Site, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- f rior to convey certain land and improve- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ments of the Gooding Division of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Minidoka Project, Idaho, and for other pur- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Under the authority of the order of Off Alaska; Sablefish Managed Under the In- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- the Senate of March 15, 2007, the fol- ural Resources. dividual Fishing Quota Program’’ (ID No. lowing reports of committees were sub- 021207I) received on March 15, 2007; to the By Mr. ALLARD: Committee on Commerce, Science, and mitted on March 16, 2007: S. 917. A bill to clarify the authority of the Transportation. By Mr. CONRAD, from the Committee on Secretary of the Interior with regard to EC–1109. A communication from the Acting the Budget, without amendment: management of elk in Rocky Mountain Na- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- S. Con. Res. 21. An original concurrent res- tional Park; to the Committee on Energy partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- olution setting forth the congressional budg- and Natural Resources. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled et for the United States Government for fis- By Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself and ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone cal year 2008 and including the appropriate Mr. SMITH) (by request): Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Processor budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 S. 918. A bill to authorize appropriations Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea through 2012. for activities under the Federal railroad and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ (ID f safety laws for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, No. 021607K) received on March 15, 2007; to and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EXECUTIVE REPORT OF Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. COMMITTEE f EC–1110. A communication from the Acting The following executive report of a SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- nomination was submitted: partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- SENATE RESOLUTIONS By Mr. LEAHY for the Committee on the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Judiciary. The following concurrent resolutions ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone John Wood, of Missouri, to be United and Senate resolutions were read, and Off Alaska; Chiniak Gully Research Area for States Attorney for the Western District of referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Vessels Using Trawl Gear’’ (ID No. 021207C) Missouri for the term of four years. received on March 15, 2007; to the Committee By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Mrs. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Nominations without an asterisk BOXER, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. FEINGOLD, EC–1111. A communication from the Acting were reported with the recommenda- Mr. LEVIN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SPEC- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- tion that they be confirmed.) TER, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. LAUTENBERG,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3273 Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. KOHL, and Mr. 169, a bill to amend the National Trails lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- MENENDEZ): System Act to clarify Federal author- sponsor of S. 502, a bill to repeal the S. Res. 111. A resolution expressing the ity relating to land acquisition from sunset on the reduction of capital gains sense of the Senate that the Citizen’s Stamp willing sellers for the majority of the Advisory Committee should recommend to rates for individuals and on the tax- the Postmaster General that a commemora- trails in the System, and for other pur- ation of dividends of individuals at cap- tive stamp be issued honoring the life of poses. ital gains rates. Oskar Schindler; to the Committee on Home- S. 211 S. 543 land Security and Governmental Affairs. At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- f name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. braska, the name of the Senator from BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Utah (Mr. HATCH) was added as a co- 211, a bill to facilitate nationwide sponsor of S. 543, a bill to improve S. 22 availability of 2-1-1 telephone service Medicare beneficiary access by extend- At the request of Mr. WEBB, the name for information and referral on human ing the 60 percent compliance thresh- of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. services. volunteer services, and for old used to determine whether a hos- WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. other purposes. pital or unit of a hospital is an inpa- 22, a bill to amend title 38, United S. 261 tient rehabilitation facility under the States Code, to establish a program of At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the Medicare program. educational assistance for members of name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. S. 573 the Armed Forces who serve in the WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, 261, a bill to amend title 18, United name of the Senator from Michigan and for other purposes. States Code, to strengthen prohibitions (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 43 against animal fighting, and for other purposes. S. 573, a bill to amend the Federal At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the S. 321 name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Public Health Service Act to improve CHAMBLISS) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. THUNE, the name of the Senator from Vermont the prevention, diagnosis, and treat- S. 43, a bill to amend title II of the So- ment of heart disease, stroke, and cial Security Act to preserve and pro- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 321, a bill to establish pilot other cardiovascular diseases in tect Social Security benefits of Amer- women. ican workers and to help ensure great- projects under the Medicare program S. 593 er congressional oversight of the Social to provide incentives for home health Security system by requiring that both agencies to utilize home monitoring At the request of Mr. BURR, the name Houses of Congress approve a total- and communications technologies. of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- ization agreement before the agree- S. 326 SON) was added as a cosponsor of S. 593, ment, giving foreign workers Social At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the a bill to amend the Public Health Serv- Security benefits, can go into effect. name of the Senator from Louisiana ice Act to establish a grant program to (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- provide supportive services in perma- S. 57 sor of S. 326, a bill to amend the Inter- nent supportive housing for chronically At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a homeless individuals, and for other name of the Senator from Washington special period of limitation when uni- purposes. (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- formed services retirement pay is re- S. 600 sor of S. 57, a bill to amend title 38, duced as result of award of disability United States Code, to deem certain At the request of Mr. SMITH, the compensation. service in the organized military forces name of the Senator from Maryland of the Government of the Common- S. 340 (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the wealth of the Philippines and the Phil- of S. 600, a bill to amend the Public name of the Senator from Maryland ippine Scouts to have been active serv- Health Service Act to establish the (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- ice for purposes of benefits under pro- School-Based Health Clinic program, sor of S. 340, a bill to improve agricul- grams administered by the Secretary and for other purposes. tural job opportunities, benefits, and of Veterans Affairs. S. 602 security for aliens in the United States At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the S. 67 and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the name of the Senator from New Jersey S. 445 name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the sor of S. 602, a bill to develop the next SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. 67, a bill to amend title 10, United generation of parental control tech- VOINOVICH) was added as a cosponsor of nology. States Code, to permit former members S. 445, a bill to establish the position of S. 623 of the Armed Forces who have a serv- Trade Enforcement Officer and a Trade ice-connected disability rated as total Enforcement Division in the Office of At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the to travel on military aircraft in the the United States Trade Representa- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. same manner and to the same extent as tive, to require identification of trade BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. retired members of the Armed Forces enforcement priorities, and for other 623, a bill to amend the Public Health are entitled to travel on such aircraft. purposes. Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and interchangeable bio- S. 117 S. 453 logical products, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. OBAMA, the At the request of Mr. OBAMA, the names of the Senator from Missouri name of the Senator from Louisiana poses. (Mrs. MCCASKILL) and the Senator from (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- S. 624 Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) were added as co- sor of S. 453, a bill to prohibit deceptive At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the sponsors of S. 117, a bill to amend titles practices in Federal elections. names of the Senator from California 10 and 38, United States Code, to im- S. 496 (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Maine prove benefits and services for mem- At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the (Ms. SNOWE) and the Senator from bers of the Armed Forces, veterans of name of the Senator from Kentucky Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) were added the Global War on Terrorism, and (Mr. MCCONNELL) was added as a co- as cosponsors of S. 624, a bill to amend other veterans, to require reports on sponsor of S. 496, a bill to reauthorize the Public Health Service Act to pro- the effects of the Global War on Ter- and improve the program authorized by vide waivers relating to grants for pre- rorism, and for other purposes. the Appalachian Regional Development ventive health measures with respect S. 169 Act of 1965. to breast and cervical cancers. At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the S. 502 S. 627 name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from South Caro- name of the Senator from New York

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Res. 106, a resolution calling on the sor of S. 627, a bill to amend the Juve- transportation fringe benefit to bicycle President to ensure that the foreign nile Justice and Delinquency Preven- commuters. policy of the United States reflects ap- tion Act of 1974 to improve the health S. 869 propriate understanding and sensi- and well-being of maltreated infants At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the tivity concerning issues related to and toddlers through the creation of a name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. human rights, ethnic cleansing, and National Court Teams Resource Cen- ENSIGN) was added as a cosponsor of S. genocide documented in the United ter, to assist local Court Teams, and 869, a bill to reform certain provisions States record relating to the Armenian for other purposes. of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Genocide. S. 659 Act of 2002, to make compliance with f At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the that section more efficient, with the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. goal of maintaining United States cap- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. ital market global competitiveness. By Mr. REED (for himself and 659, a bill to amend section 1477 of title S. 882 10, United States Code, to provide for Mr. COLEMAN): At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the S. 911. A bill to amend the Public the payment of the death gratuity with names of the Senator from West Vir- respect to members of the Armed Health Service Act to advance medical ginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) and the Sen- research and treatments into pediatric Forces without a surviving spouse who ator from Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) were are survived by a minor child. cancers, ensure patients and families added as cosponsors of S. 882, a bill to have access to the current treatments S. 671 require a pilot program on the facilita- and information regarding pediatric At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the tion of the transition of members of cancers, establish a population-based name of the Senator from Washington the Armed Forces to receipt of vet- national childhood cancer database, (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- erans health care benefits upon com- and promote public awareness of pedi- sor of S. 671, a bill to exempt children pletion of military service, and for atric cancers; to the Committee on of certain Filipino World War II vet- other purposes. Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- erans from the numerical limitations S. 890 sions. on immigrant visas. At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise S. 692 name of the Senator from Rhode Island today to join my colleague, Senator At the request of Mr. OBAMA, the (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of Coleman, in introducing the Conquer name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. S. 890, a bill to provide for certain ad- Childhood Cancer Act. WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ministrative and support services for This bipartisan legislation seeks to 692, a bill to amend title 38, United the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial achieve several important goals in our States Code, to establish a Hospital Commission, and for other purposes. battle against childhood cancer. Spe- Quality Report Card Initiative to re- S. 893 cifically, it will expand support for pe- port on health care quality in Veterans At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the diatric cancer research, foster the ca- Affairs hospitals. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. reer development of more pediatric S. 713 CRAIG) was added as a cosponsor of S. oncologists, establish a population- At the request of Mr. OBAMA, the 893, a bill to allow a State to combine based national childhood database, and name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. certain funds and enter into a perform- provide essential information and sup- WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ance agreement with the Secretary of port to help families dealing with this 713, a bill to ensure dignity in care for Education to improve the academic devastating disease. Childhood cancer members of the Armed Forces recov- achievement of students. impacts thousands of children and ering from injuries. S. 897 their families each year. While we have S. 721 At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the made great strides in treating cancer, At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name name of the Senator from New Jersey we have made relatively little progress of the Senator from Washington (Ms. (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- in advancing our understanding of the CANTWELL) was added as a cosponsor of sor of S. 897, a bill to amend the Inter- most common forms of pediatric can- S. 721, a bill to allow travel between nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide cer. This legislation will provide the the United States and Cuba. more help to Alzheimer’s disease care- focus and resources to hopefully one S. 735 givers. day find a cure. Each year, more than 12,500 children At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the S. 902 are diagnosed with cancer, and more name of the Senator from New York At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the than 2,300 of them lose their coura- (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. geous battle with the disease. Pediatric sor of S. 735, a bill to amend title 18, COLLINS) and the Senator from Mary- cancer not only takes a toll on the United States Code, to improve the ter- land (Ms. MIKULSKI) were added as co- child, it affects the entire family—the rorist hoax statute. sponsors of S. 902, a bill to provide sup- parents, siblings, friends, and extended S. 829 port and assistance for families of family all suffer when a child has can- At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the members of the National Guard and cer. I have had the honor of meeting name of the Senator from New York Reserve who are undergoing deploy- one such family from Warwick, RI who (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- ment, and for other purposes. has taken the pain and devastation of sor of S. 829, a bill to reauthorize the S. CON. RES. 14 losing their nine year old son to neuro- HOPE VI program for revitalization of At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the blastoma, a very aggressive childhood severely distressed public housing, and name of the Senator from Colorado cancer, and turned their tragedy into a for other purposes. (Mr. SALAZAR) was added as a cospon- message of hope. The Haight family is S. 844 sor of S. Con. Res. 14, a concurrent res- committed, in memory of their son At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the olution commemorating the 85th anni- Ben, to providing education, advocacy, name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. versary of the founding of the Amer- and support to other families going COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. ican Hellenic Educational Progressive through a similar struggle with pedi- 844, a bill to provide for the protection Association, a leading association for atric cancer. I never had a chance to of unaccompanied alien children, and the 1,300,000 United States citizens of meet Ben Haight but his mother Nancy for other purposes. Greek ancestry and Philhellenes in the has told me of his passion for life and S. 858 United States. his tremendous sense of strength and At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the S. RES. 106 courage. Ben fought every day during name of the Senator from Washington At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the his four and a half year battle with this (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Michigan disease and his tragic story highlights sor of S. 858, a bill to amend the Inter- (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of the importance of this legislation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3275 It is my hope that the bill we are in- (1) encourage and expand the support for Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, troducing today will help to step up biomedical research programs of the existing today I am reintroducing America’s our efforts with regard to childhood National Cancer Institute-designated multi- Better Classroom Act, an essential ini- cancer so that one day Ben’s story, and center national infrastructure for pediatric tiative to respond to the overwhelming cancer research; thousands of other children like him, (2) establish a population-based national needs for school construction and ren- will be one of survival. In Rhode Island childhood cancer database (the Children’s ovations. I welcome the support of my alone, about eight children each year Cancer Research Network) to evaluate inci- colleagues, Senator HARKIN, and Sen- succumb to various forms of childhood dence trends of childhood cancers and to en- ator KERRY, who have been strong lead- cancer. Each of these children had able the investigations of genetic epidemi- ers on school construction and edu- hopes, dreams, and desires that will ology in order to identify causes to aid in de- cation policy. This bill is a wise invest- never be fulfilled and one cannot quan- velopment of prevention strategies; ment in education and economic devel- tify the impact each of these children (3) provide informational services to pa- opment; it creates jobs while we build tients and families affected by childhood and renovate our schools. could have had on their communities cancer; and on society as a whole. We need to (4) support the development, construction, The Department of Education reports be doing more to give these children a and operation of a comprehensive online that the average public school building chance to grow up and reach their full public information system on childhood can- is 42 years old. In 1995, GAO estimated potential. It is expected that by 2010 cers and services available to families; and that we needed $112 billion for school one out of 350 adults will be a survivor (5) establish a fellowship program in pedi- construction and renovations of the of childhood cancer. atric cancer research to foster clinical and three-quarters of our schools that need The Conquer Childhood Cancer Act translational research career development in funding to bring the buildings into pediatric oncologists in the early stages of good overall condition. A more recent will build the foundation necessary to their career. survey in 2001 in the Journal of Edu- enhance federal efforts in the fight SEC. 4. PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AND against childhood cancer and will also AWARENESS. cation Finance indicates that the need complement the incredible work of the Subpart 1 of part C of title IV of the Public is increasing, and the unmet need for network of organizations around the Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285 et seq.) is school infrastructure over the next country dedicated to the prevention amended by adding at the end the following: decade is over $200 billion. My State of and cure of pediatric cancer. ‘‘SEC. 417E. PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AND West Virginia will need as much as $2 I look forward to working with my AWARENESS. billion for school construction and ren- ‘‘(a) PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.— ovations. colleagues toward swift passage of this ‘‘(1) SPECIAL PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH EXCEL- important legislation. LENCE IN PEDIATRIC CANCERS.—The Director Combine these statistics with the I ask unanimous consent that the of NIH, acting through the National Cancer fact that there is a proven relation be- text of this legislation be printed in Institute, shall establish special programs of tween the condition of school buildings the RECORD. research excellence in the area of pediatric and the performance of students, and it There being no objection, the text of cancers. Such programs shall demonstrate a is not difficult to see that the state of the bill was ordered to be printed in balanced approach to research cause, prog- our schools is entirely unacceptable. It the RECORD, as follows: nosis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is our responsibility to do all we can to of pediatric cancers that foster translation S. 911 remedy this situation. of basic research findings into innovative America’s Better Classroom Act pro- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- interventions applied to patients. resentatives of the United States of America in vides the financial tools to do this. It ‘‘(2) FELLOWSHIP OF EXCELLENCE IN PEDI- Congress assembled, ATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.—The Secretary will continue the Qualified Zone Acad- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. shall develop a grant mechanism for the es- emy Bonding (QZAB) Program, which, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Conquer tablishment, in cooperation with the Na- in recent years, has provided $4.2 mil- Childhood Cancer Act of 2007’’. tional Cancer Institute-supported pediatric lion for support of school construction SEC. 2. FINDINGS. cancer clinical trial groups, of Research Fel- and renovations in disadvantaged com- Congress makes the following findings: lowships in Pediatric Cancer to support ade- munities. This provision would provide (1) Cancer kills more children than any quate numbers of pediatric focused clinical other disease. $2.8 billion to continue and expand the and translational investigators thereby fa- successful QZAB Program. Effective (2) Each year cancer kills more children cilitating continuous momentum of research between 1 and 20 years of age than asthma, excellence. programs deserve continued support. diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and AIDS, com- ‘‘(b) NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER REG- But the truth is that many school bined. ISTRY.—The Director of NIH shall award a districts need help with school con- (3) Every year, over 12,500 young people are grant for the operation of a population-based struction and renovations, but cannot diagnosed with cancer. national childhood cancer database, the qualify for the QZAB program. This is (4) Each year about 2,300 children and teen- Childhood Cancer Research Network (CCRN), why the America’s Better Classroom agers die from cancer. of the Children’s Oncology Group, in co- Act creates a $22 billion Qualified (5) One in every 330 Americans develops operation with the National Cancer Insti- School Bonding Program. Funding will cancer before age 20. tute. (6) Some forms of childhood cancer have ‘‘(c) PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PEDIATRIC CAN- be allocated to the States based on the proven to be so resistant that even in spite CERS AND AVAILABLE TREATMENTS AND RE- Title 1 formula so it is targeted, but of the great research strides made, most of SEARCH.—The Secretary shall award grants the States will have flexibility in allo- those children die. Up to 75 percent of the to recognized childhood cancer professional cating support among school districts. children with cancer can now be cured. and advocacy organizations for the expan- When I visit schools in West Virginia, (7) The causes of most childhood cancers sion and widespread implementation of ac- I am often stunned by the aging build- are not yet known. tivities to raise public awareness of cur- ings and compelling needs. In our fast- (8) Childhood cancers are mostly those of rently available information, treatment, and research with the intent to ensure access to growing Eastern Panhandle, new the white blood cells (leukemias), brain, schools must be built or renovated to bone, the lymphatic system, and tumors of best available therapies for pediatric can- the muscles, kidneys, and nervous system. cers. accommodate rapid population growth. ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Each of these behaves differently, but all are In other parts of the State, older There are authorized to be appropriated to characterized by an uncontrolled prolifera- school buildings need renovations to be carry out this section, $30,000,000 for each of tion of abnormal cells. safe learning environments for our stu- fiscal years 2008 through 2012. Funds appro- (9) Eighty percent of the children who are priated under this section shall remain dents. As technology plays an increas- diagnosed with cancer have disease which available until expended.’’. ingly important role in education, has already spread to distant sites in the classrooms need to be updated. body. By Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for him- States and communities need the (10) Ninety percent of children with a form self, Mr. HARKIN, and Mr. America’s Better Classroom Act so of pediatric cancer are treated at one of the that we can make needed investments. more than 200 Children’s Oncology Group KERRY): member institutions throughout the United S. 912. A bill to amend the Internal School construction can play a positive States. Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the in- role in helping to stimulate our econ- SEC. 3. PURPOSES. centives for the construction and ren- omy and create needed jobs and is also It is the purpose of this Act to authorize ovation of public schools; to the Com- an important investment in our chil- appropriations to— mittee on Finance. dren’s education.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Ms. nese Americans who are still alive Sec. 306. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for the CANTWELL, Mr. CRAPO, and Mrs. today can revisit this site that holds Farm Bill. MURRAY): such meaningful memories. It is with Sec. 307. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for en- S. 916. A bill to modify the boundary pleasure and the support of the Senator ergy legislation. of the Minidoka Internment National Sec. 308. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for from Washington, that I introduce this Medicare. Monument, to establish the Minidoka act which preserves areas of historical Sec. 309. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for National Historic Site, to authorize the and educational importance for the small business health insur- Secretary of the Interior to convey cer- people of Idaho, Washington and the ance. tain land and improvements of the United States. Sec. 310. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for county payments for Secure Gooding Division of the Minidoka f Project, Idaho, and for other purposes; Rural Schools and Community to the Committee on Energy and Nat- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS—DUR- Self-Determination Act of 2000 ural Resources. ING ADJOURNMENT MARCH 16, reauthorization. Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I rise 2007 Sec. 311. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for ter- rorism risk insurance reauthor- today with the support of my colleague ization. Senator CANTWELL to introduce the Sec. 312. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for af- Minidoka National Historic Site Act of SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- TION 21—SETTING FORTH THE fordable housing. 2007. This act will modify the boundary Sec. 313. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for re- of the Minidoka Internment National CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR ceipts from Bonneville Power Monument to establish the Minidoka THE UNITED STATES GOVERN- Administration. National Historic Site. MENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 Sec. 314. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for In- Adjacent to the Minidoka Intern- AND INCLUDING THE APPRO- dian claims settlement. ment National Monument is Herrmann PRIATE BUDGETARY LEVELS Sec. 315. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for Food and Drug Administration. farm. Herrmann farm plays a histori- FOR FISCAL YEARS 2007 AND 2009 THROUGH 2012 Sec. 316. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for cally significant role to the people of health care reform. Idaho and the United States. During Mr. CONRAD from the Committee on Sec. 317. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for en- World War II, the Herrmann farm area the Budget, submitted the following hancement of veterans’ bene- was part of the Minidoka Relocation concurrent resolution, which was fits. Center, one of the 10 city-like camps placed on the calendar: Sec. 318. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for long-term care. where Americans of Japanese descent S. CON. RES. 21 Sec. 319. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for were interned. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Herrmann farm is also an excellent health information technology. resentatives concurring), Sec. 320. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for example of how relocation center land SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE child care. was transformed after the war into BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008. Sec. 321. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for small family farms suitable for irriga- (a) DECLARATION.—The Congress declares comprehensive immigration re- tion and farming. Many of these farms that this resolution is the concurrent resolu- form. were allotted to World War II veterans. tion on the budget for fiscal year 2008 and Sec. 322. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for These veteran settlers put forth the that the appropriate budgetary levels for fis- mental health parity. cal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012 are set same stubborn American spirit and in- Sec. 323. Application and effect of changes forth. in allocations and aggregates. genuity with which they helped to win (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- the war, to promote the farm area into Sec. 324. Adjustments to reflect changes in tents for this concurrent resolution is as fol- concepts and definitions. a fruitful and prosperous agricultural lows: Sec. 325. Exercise of rulemaking powers. section. Sec. 1. Concurrent Resolution on the Budget Herrmann farm became one of a few TITLE I—RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND for Fiscal Year 2008. AMOUNTS Farm-In-A-Day sites within the United TITLE I—RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND SEC. 101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND States, where members of a community AMOUNTS AMOUNTS. joined together in the creation of a Sec. 101. Recommended levels and amounts. The following budgetary levels are appro- farm site within one day. Sec. 102. Social Security. priate for each of fiscal years 2007 through The Minidoka Internment National Sec. 103. Major functional categories. 2012: Monument area is also a notable edu- TITLE II—BUDGET PROCESS (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of cational tool for residents of Idaho and Sec. 201. Pay-as-you-go point of order in the the enforcement of this resolution: the United States. Herrmann farm is Senate. (A) The recommended levels of Federal an excellent location to inform the Sec. 202. Point of order against reconcili- revenues are as follows: public about the post-camp home- ation legislation that would in- Fiscal year 2007: $1,900,706,000,000. steading era and agriculture in south- crease the deficit or reduce a Fiscal year 2008: $2,009,096,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: $2,123,326,000,000. central Idaho as buildings, features, surplus. Sec. 203. Point of order against legislation Fiscal year 2010: $2,221,621,000,000. and artifacts from both the relocation increasing long-term deficits. Fiscal year 2011: $2,410,150,000,000. center and the Farm-In-A-Day are Sec. 204. Emergency legislation. Fiscal year 2012: $2,552,896,000,000. present at the Minidoka site. Sec. 205. Extension of enforcement of budg- (B) The amounts by which the aggregate In addition to the historical and edu- etary points of order. levels of Federal revenues should be changed cational importance of Herrmann farm, Sec. 206. Point of order against advance ap- are as follows: the Minidoka Internment National Site propriations. Fiscal year 2007: –$4,000,000,000. honors the hardships and sacrifices of Sec. 207. Discretionary spending limits. Fiscal year 2008: –$41,700,000,000. Sec. 208. Application of previous allocations Fiscal year 2009: $16,400,000,000. those Japanese Americans imprisoned in Senate. during World War II. Many of the Japa- Fiscal year 2010: $57,900,000,000. Sec. 209. Point of order to Save Social Secu- Fiscal year 2011: $15,600,000,000. nese American’s who lived at this site rity First. Fiscal year 2012: –$44,200,000,000. are reaching considerable age and want TITLE III—RESERVE FUNDS AND (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes to see this area preserved for future ADJUSTMENTS of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- generations. Sec. 301. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for propriate levels of total new budget author- The site will incorporate the Nidoto SCHIP legislation. ity are as follows: Nai Yoni, ‘‘Let it not happen again’’, Sec. 302. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for Fiscal year 2007: $2,364,566,000,000. memorial that commemorates those care of wounded service mem- Fiscal year 2008: $2,490,185,000,000. courageous Japanese Americans of bers. Fiscal year 2009: $2,506,314,000,000. Bainbridge Island, WA, who were the Sec. 303. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for tax Fiscal year 2010: $2,550,622,000,000. relief. Fiscal year 2011: $2,664,262,000,000. first to be forcibly removed from their Sec. 304. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for Fiscal year 2012: $2,691,285,000,000. homes and relocated to internment comparative effectiveness re- (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the camps during World War II. search. enforcement of this resolution, the appro- I ask the Senate to move swiftly on Sec. 305. Deficit-neutral reserve fund for priate levels of total budget outlays are as this bill, so the remaining few Japa- higher education. follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3277 Fiscal year 2007: $2,298,846,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $619,363,000,000. (B) Outlays, $35,264,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: $2,460,251,000,000. (B) Outlays, $560,462,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: Fiscal year 2009: $2,555,575,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: (A) New budget authority, $34,365,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: $2,582,172,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $648,820,000,000. (B) Outlays, $35,337,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: $2,670,131,000,000. (B) Outlays, $617,842,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: Fiscal year 2012: $2,677,372,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: (A) New budget authority, $35,098,000,000. (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- (A) New budget authority, $584,775,000,000. (B) Outlays, $35,624,000,000. ment of this resolution, the amounts of the (B) Outlays, $626,962,000,000. (6) Agriculture (350): deficits are as follows: Fiscal year 2010: Fiscal year 2007: Fiscal year 2007: $398,140,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $545,251,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $26,207,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: $451,155,000,000. (B) Outlays, $572,856,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,580,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: $432,249,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2010: $360,551,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $551,054,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,481,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: $259,981,000,000. (B) Outlays, $558,381,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,497,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: $124,476,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: Fiscal year 2009: (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—The appropriate levels of (A) New budget authority, $559,899,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,984,000,000. the public debt are as follows: (B) Outlays, $551,763,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,108,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: $8,960,830,000,000. (2) International Affairs (150): Fiscal year 2010: Fiscal year 2008: $9,529,690,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: (A) New budget authority, $21,137,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: $10,078,585,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $34,790,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,118,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: $10,556,677,000,000. (B) Outlays, $32,015,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: Fiscal year 2011: $10,929,998,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: (A) New budget authority, $21,099,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: $11,180,704,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $37,004,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,390,000,000. (6) DEBT HELD BY THE PUBLIC.—The appro- (B) Outlays, $35,887,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: priate levels of debt held by the public are as Fiscal year 2009: (A) New budget authority, $21,288,000,000. follows: (A) New budget authority, $34,555,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,763,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: $5,045,226,000,000. (B) Outlays, $34,533,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): Fiscal year 2008: $5,308,092,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: Fiscal year 2007: Fiscal year 2009: $5,536,784,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $34,859,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $5,515,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: $5,680,183,000,000. (B) Outlays, $33,272,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$3,522,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: $5,705,908,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2012: $5,584,520,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $35,432,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,797,000,000. (B) Outlays, $33,227,000,000. (B) Outlays, $1,790,000,000. SEC. 102. SOCIAL SECURITY. Fiscal year 2012: Fiscal year 2009: (a) SOCIAL SECURITY REVENUES.—The (A) New budget authority, $35,984,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,602,000,000. amounts of revenues of the Federal Old-Age (B) Outlays, $33,214,000,000. (B) Outlays, $139,000,000. and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the (3) General Science, Space, and Technology Fiscal year 2010: Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund are (250): (A) New budget authority, $8,566,000,000. as follows: Fiscal year 2007: (B) Outlays, $173,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: $637,586,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $25,079,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: Fiscal year 2008: $668,998,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,516,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,591,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: $702,851,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: (B) Outlays, –$28,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: $737,589,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $26,535,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: Fiscal year 2011: $772,605,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,885,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,772,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: $807,928,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: (B) Outlays, $507,000,000. (b) SOCIAL SECURITY OUTLAYS.—The (A) New budget authority, $26,885,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): amounts of outlays of the Federal Old-Age (B) Outlays, $27,144,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Fiscal year 2010: (A) New budget authority, $81,282,000,000. Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund are (A) New budget authority, $27,249,000,000. (B) Outlays, $74,739,000,000. as follows: (B) Outlays, $27,432,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2007: $441,676,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: (A) New budget authority, $83,709,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: $460,224,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $27,614,000,000. (B) Outlays, $81,220,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: $478,578,000,000. (B) Outlays, $27,192,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: Fiscal year 2010: $499,655,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: (A) New budget authority, $75,700,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: $520,743,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $27,980,000,000. (B) Outlays, $84,032,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: $546,082,000,000. (B) Outlays, $27,535,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: (c) SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIVE EX- (4) Energy (270): (A) New budget authority, $76,253,000,000. PENSES.—In the Senate, the amounts of new Fiscal year 2007: (B) Outlays, $85,893,000,000. budget authority and budget outlays of the (A) New budget authority, $2,958,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (B) Outlays, $1,384,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $76,887,000,000. Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insur- Fiscal year 2008: (B) Outlays, $86,307,000,000. ance Trust Fund for administrative expenses (A) New budget authority, $3,337,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: are as follows: (B) Outlays, $1,150,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $77,476,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: Fiscal year 2009: (B) Outlays, $87,721,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,692,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,142,000,000. (9) Community and Regional Development (B) Outlays, $4,727,000,000. (B) Outlays, $1,539,000,000. (450): Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2010: Fiscal year 2007: (A) New budget authority, $5,130,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,198,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,117,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,105,000,000. (B) Outlays, $1,715,000,000. (B) Outlays, $28,281,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: Fiscal year 2011: Fiscal year 2008: (A) New budget authority, $5,284,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,258,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,634,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,244,000,000. (B) Outlays, $1,750,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,298,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: Fiscal year 2012: Fiscal year 2009: (A) New budget authority, $5,444,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,306,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $13,511,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,417,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,022,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,017,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: (5) Natural Resources and Environment Fiscal year 2010: (A) New budget authority, $5,612,000,000. (300): (A) New budget authority, $13,692,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,583,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: (B) Outlays, $19,848,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: (A) New budget authority, $31,332,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: (A) New budget authority, $5,783,000,000. (B) Outlays, $32,905,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $13,871,000,000. (B) Outlays, $5,753,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: (B) Outlays, $17,903,000,000. SEC. 103. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. (A) New budget authority, $32,883,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: The Congress determines and declares that (B) Outlays, $34,887,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,048,000,000. the appropriate levels of new budget author- Fiscal year 2009: (B) Outlays, $15,006,000,000. ity and outlays for fiscal years 2007 through (A) New budget authority, $33,331,000,000. (10) Education, Training, Employment, and 2012 for each major functional category are: (B) Outlays, $35,240,000,000. Social Services (500): (1) National Defense (050): Fiscal year 2010: Fiscal year 2007: Fiscal year 2007: (A) New budget authority, $33,999,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $92,780,000,000.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3278 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 (B) Outlays, $92,224,000,000. (B) Outlays, $27,009,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2012: (A) New budget authority, (A) New budget authority, $93,789,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $29,898,000,000. –$7,180,000,000. (B) Outlays, $90,397,000,000. (B) Outlays, $29,898,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$5,010,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): Fiscal year 2010: (A) New budget authority, $97,592,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: (A) New budget authority, (B) Outlays, $93,890,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $73,896,000,000. –$7,279,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: (B) Outlays, $72,342,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$6,851,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $99,366,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2011: (B) Outlays, $96,866,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $85,192,000,000. (A) New budget authority, Fiscal year 2011: (B) Outlays, $84,362,000,000. –$7,373,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $99,650,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: (B) Outlays, –$7,171,000,000. (B) Outlays, $98,463,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $87,372,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: Fiscal year 2012: (B) Outlays, $87,935,000,000. (A) New budget authority, (A) New budget authority, $100,104,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: –$7,470,000,000. (B) Outlays, $98,307,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $89,559,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$7,311,000,000. (11) Health (550): (B) Outlays, $89,210,000,000. (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): Fiscal year 2007: Fiscal year 2011: Fiscal year 2007: (A) New budget authority, $268,340,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $94,707,000,000. (A) New budget authority, (B) Outlays, $268,645,000,000. (B) Outlays, $94,314,000,000. –$69,714,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2012: (B) Outlays, –$69,714,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $288,836,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $91,513,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: (B) Outlays, $287,893,000,000. (B) Outlays, $90,957,000,000. (A) New budget authority, Fiscal year 2009: (16) Administration of Justice (750): –$71,754,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $310,058,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: (B) Outlays, –$71,754,000,000. (B) Outlays, $308,255,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $45,559,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: Fiscal year 2010: (B) Outlays, $44,709,000,000. (A) New budget authority, (A) New budget authority, $328,209,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: –$67,035,000,000. (B) Outlays, $328,322,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $47,180,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$67,044,000,000. Fiscal year 2011: (B) Outlays, $46,514,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: (A) New budget authority, $351,047,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: (A) New budget authority, (B) Outlays, $350,346,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $47,333,000,000. –$67,458,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: (B) Outlays, $48,234,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$67,458,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $374,804,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: Fiscal year 2011: (B) Outlays, $374,141,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $48,106,000,000. (A) New budget authority, (12) Medicare (570): (B) Outlays, $48,397,000,000. –$70,175,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: Fiscal year 2011: (B) Outlays, –$70,195,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $365,152,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $48,895,000,000. Fiscal year 2012: (B) Outlays, $370,180,000,000. (B) Outlays, $48,766,000,000. (A) New budget authority, Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2012: –$72,557,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $389,969,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $49,686,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$72,560,000,000. (B) Outlays, $390,035,000,000. (B) Outlays, $49,414,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: (17) General Government (800): TITLE II—BUDGET PROCESS (A) New budget authority, $414,779,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: SEC. 201. PAY-AS-YOU-GO POINT OF ORDER IN (B) Outlays, $414,440,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,196,000,000. THE SENATE. Fiscal year 2010: (B) Outlays, $18,577,000,000. (a) POINT OF ORDER.— (A) New budget authority, $439,862,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: (1) IN GENERAL.—It shall not be in order in (B) Outlays, $440,092,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,745,000,000. the Senate to consider any direct spending Fiscal year 2011: (B) Outlays, $19,107,000,000. or revenue legislation that would increase (A) New budget authority, $484,792,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: the on-budget deficit or cause an on-budget (B) Outlays, $484,811,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,208,000,000. deficit for any 1 of 4 applicable time periods Fiscal year 2012: (B) Outlays, $19,306,000,000. as measured in paragraphs (5) and (6). (A) New budget authority, $481,008,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: (2) APPLICABLE TIME PERIODS.—For pur- (B) Outlays, $480,632,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,649,000,000. poses of this subsection, the term ‘‘applica- (13) Income Security (600): (B) Outlays, $19,564,000,000. ble time period’’ means any 1 of the 4 fol- Fiscal year 2007: Fiscal year 2011: lowing periods: (A) New budget authority, $360,365,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,214,000,000. (A) The current fiscal year. (B) Outlays, $364,204,000,000. (B) Outlays, $19,979,000,000. (B) The budget year. Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2012: (C) The period of the 5 fiscal years fol- (A) New budget authority, $379,046,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,721,000,000. lowing the current fiscal year. (B) Outlays, $383,072,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,602,000,000. (D) The period of the 5 fiscal years fol- Fiscal year 2009: (18) Net Interest (900): lowing the 5 fiscal years referred to in sub- (A) New budget authority, $390,791,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: paragraph (C). (B) Outlays, $392,946,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $344,475,000,000. (3) DIRECT SPENDING LEGISLATION.—For pur- Fiscal year 2010: (B) Outlays, $344,475,000,000. poses of this subsection and except as pro- (A) New budget authority, $400,703,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: vided in paragraph (4), the term ‘‘direct (B) Outlays, $401,757,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $370,425,000,000. spending legislation’’ means any bill, joint Fiscal year 2011: (B) Outlays, $370,425,000,000. resolution, amendment, motion, or con- (A) New budget authority, $415,851,000,000. Fiscal year 2009: ference report that affects direct spending as (B) Outlays, $415,874,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $390,393,000,000. that term is defined by, and interpreted for Fiscal year 2012: (B) Outlays, $390,393,000,000. purposes of, the Balanced Budget and Emer- (A) New budget authority, $401,275,000,000. Fiscal year 2010: gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. (B) Outlays, $400,684,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $412,001,000,000. (4) EXCLUSION.—For purposes of this sub- (14) Social Security (650): (B) Outlays, $412,001,000,000. section, the terms ‘‘direct spending legisla- Fiscal year 2007: Fiscal year 2011: tion’’ and ‘‘revenue legislation’’ do not in- (A) New budget authority, $19,089,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $427,474,000,000. clude— (B) Outlays, $19,089,000,000. (B) Outlays, $427,474,000,000. (A) any concurrent resolution on the budg- Fiscal year 2008: Fiscal year 2012: et; or (A) New budget authority, $19,644,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $438,452,000,000. (B) any provision of legislation that affects (B) Outlays, $19,644,000,000. (B) Outlays, $438,452,000,000. the full funding of, and continuation of, the Fiscal year 2009: (19) Allowances (920): deposit insurance guarantee commitment in (A) New budget authority, $21,518,000,000. Fiscal year 2007: effect on the date of enactment of the Budg- (B) Outlays, $21,518,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $785,000,000. et Enforcement Act of 1990. Fiscal year 2010: (B) Outlays, $755,000,000. (5) BASELINE.—Estimates prepared pursu- (A) New budget authority, $23,701,000,000. Fiscal year 2008: ant to this subsection shall— (B) Outlays, $23,701,000,000. (A) New budget authority, (A) use the baseline surplus or deficit used Fiscal year 2011: –$7,087,000,000. for the most recently adopted concurrent (A) New budget authority, $27,009,000,000. (B) Outlays, –$1,901,000,000. resolution on the budget; and

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(B) be calculated under the requirements amendments thereto and conference reports (B) APPEALS.—Appeals in the Senate from of subsections (b) through (d) of section 257 thereon, an estimate of whether the measure the decisions of the Chair relating to any of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- would cause, relative to current law, a net provision of this subsection shall be limited icit Control Act of 1985 for fiscal years be- increase in deficits in excess of $5,000,000,000 to 1 hour, to be equally divided between, and yond those covered by that concurrent reso- in any of the four 10-year periods beginning controlled by, the appellant and the manager lution on the budget. in fiscal year 2018 through fiscal year 2057. of the bill or joint resolution, as the case (6) PRIOR SURPLUS.—If direct spending or (b) POINT OF ORDER.—In the Senate, it may be. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of revenue legislation increases the on-budget shall not be in order to consider any bill, the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and deficit or causes an on-budget deficit when joint resolution, amendment, motion, or con- sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal taken individually, it must also increase the ference report that would cause a net in- of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order on-budget deficit or cause an on-budget def- crease in deficits in excess of $5,000,000,000 in raised under this subsection. icit when taken together with all direct any of the four 10-year periods beginning in (3) DEFINITION OF AN EMERGENCY DESIGNA- spending and revenue legislation enacted 2018 through 2057. TION.—For purposes of paragraph (1), a provi- since the beginning of the calendar year not (c) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— sion shall be considered an emergency des- accounted for in the baseline under para- (1) WAIVER.—This section may be waived or ignation if it designates any item as an graph (5)(A), except that direct spending or suspended only by the affirmative vote of emergency requirement pursuant to this sub- revenue effects resulting in net deficit reduc- three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and section. tion enacted in any bill pursuant to a rec- sworn. (4) FORM OF THE POINT OF ORDER.—A point onciliation instruction since the beginning (2) APPEAL.—An affirmative vote of three- of order under paragraph (1) may be raised of that same calendar year shall never be fifths of the Members, duly chosen and by a Senator as provided in section 313(e) of made available on the pay-as-you-go ledger sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. and shall be dedicated only for deficit reduc- of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order (5) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—If a point of tion. raised under this section. order is sustained under paragraph (1) (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEALS.— (d) DETERMINATIONS OF BUDGET LEVELS.— against a conference report, the report shall (1) WAIVER.—This section may be waived or For purposes of this section, the levels of net be disposed of as provided in section 313(d) of suspended in the Senate only by the affirma- deficit increases shall be determined on the the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. tive vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly basis of estimates provided by the Com- (f) CRITERIA.— chosen and sworn. mittee on the Budget of the Senate. (1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec- (2) APPEALS.—Appeals in the Senate from (e) REPEAL.—In the Senate, section 407 of tion, any provision is an emergency require- the decisions of the Chair relating to any H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concur- ment if the situation addressed by such pro- provision of this section shall be limited to 1 rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year vision is— hour, to be equally divided between, and con- 2006, shall no longer apply. (A) necessary, essential, or vital (not mere- trolled by, the appellant and the manager of (f) SUNSET.—This section shall expire on ly useful or beneficial); the bill or joint resolution, as the case may September 30, 2017. (B) sudden, quickly coming into being, and be. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the SEC. 204. EMERGENCY LEGISLATION. not building up over time; Members of the Senate, duly chosen and (a) AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE.—With re- (C) an urgent, pressing, and compelling sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal spect to a provision of direct spending or re- need requiring immediate action; of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order ceipts legislation or appropriations for dis- (D) subject to paragraph (2), unforeseen, raised under this section. cretionary accounts that the Congress des- unpredictable, and unanticipated; and (c) DETERMINATION OF BUDGET LEVELS.— ignates as an emergency requirement in such (E) not permanent, temporary in nature. For purposes of this section, the levels of measure, the amounts of new budget author- (2) UNFORESEEN.—An emergency that is new budget authority, outlays, and revenues ity, outlays, and receipts in all fiscal years part of an aggregate level of anticipated for a fiscal year shall be determined on the resulting from that provision shall be treat- emergencies, particularly when normally es- basis of estimates made by the Senate Com- ed as an emergency requirement for the pur- timated in advance, is not unforeseen. mittee on the Budget. pose of this section. (g) REPEAL.—In the Senate, section 402 of (d) SUNSET.—This section shall expire on (b) EXEMPTION OF EMERGENCY PROVI- H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concur- September 30, 2017. SIONS.—Any new budget authority, outlays, rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year (e) REPEAL.—In the Senate, section 505 of and receipts resulting from any provision 2006, shall no longer apply. H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), the fiscal designated as an emergency requirement, SEC. 205. EXTENSION OF ENFORCEMENT OF year 2004 concurrent resolution on the budg- pursuant to this section, in any bill, joint BUDGETARY POINTS OF ORDER. et, shall no longer apply. resolution, amendment, or conference report Notwithstanding any provision of the Con- SEC. 202. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST RECONCILI- shall not count for purposes of sections 302 gressional Budget Act of 1974 and section 403 ATION LEGISLATION THAT WOULD of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the con- INCREASE THE DEFICIT OR REDUCE and 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of A SURPLUS. 1974 and sections 201 and 207 of this resolu- current resolution on the budget for fiscal (a) IN GENERAL.—It shall not be in order in tion (relating to pay-as-you-go in the Senate year 2006, subsections (c)(2) and (d)(3) of sec- the Senate to consider any reconciliation and discretionary spending limits). tion 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of bill, resolution, amendment, amendment be- (c) DESIGNATIONS.—If a provision of legisla- 1974 and section 403 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th tween Houses, motion, or conference report tion is designated as an emergency require- Congress) shall remain in effect for purposes pursuant to section 310 of the Congressional ment under this section, the committee re- of Senate enforcement through September Budget Act of 1974 that would cause or in- port and any statement of managers accom- 30, 2017. crease a deficit or reduce a surplus in the panying that legislation shall include an ex- SEC. 206. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST ADVANCE current fiscal year, the budget year, the pe- planation of the manner in which the provi- APPROPRIATIONS. riod of the first 5 fiscal years following the sion meets the criteria in subsection (f). (a) IN GENERAL.— current fiscal year, or the period of the sec- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms (1) POINT OF ORDER.—Except as provided in ond 5 fiscal years following the current fiscal ‘‘direct spending’’, ‘‘receipts’’, and ‘‘appro- subsection (b), it shall not be in order in the year. priations for discretionary accounts’’ means Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— any provision of a bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, or conference report (1) WAIVER.—This section may be waived or amendment, motion, or conference report that would provide an advance appropria- suspended in the Senate only by an affirma- that affects direct spending, receipts, or ap- tion. tive vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly propriations as those terms have been de- (2) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term chosen and sworn. fined and interpreted for purposes of the Bal- ‘‘advance appropriation’’ means any new (2) APPEAL.—An affirmative vote of three- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control budget authority provided in a bill or joint fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly Act of 1985. resolution making general appropriations or chosen and sworn, shall be required in the (e) POINT OF ORDER.— continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2008 Senate to sustain an appeal of the ruling of (1) IN GENERAL.—When the Senate is con- that first becomes available for any fiscal the Chair on a point of order raised under sidering a bill, resolution, amendment, mo- year after 2008, or any new budget authority this section. tion, or conference report, if a point of order provided in a bill or joint resolution making SEC. 203. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLA- is made by a Senator against an emergency general appropriations or continuing appro- TION INCREASING LONG-TERM DEFI- designation in that measure, that provision priations for fiscal year 2009, that first be- CITS. making such a designation shall be stricken comes available for any fiscal year after 2009. (a) CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ANAL- from the measure and may not be offered as (b) EXCEPTIONS.—Advance appropriations YSIS OF PROPOSALS.—The Director of the an amendment from the floor. may be provided— Congressional Budget Office shall, to the ex- (2) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEALS.— (1) for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 for pro- tent practicable, prepare for each bill and (A) WAIVER.—Paragraph (1) may be waived grams, projects, activities, or accounts iden- joint resolution reported from committee or suspended in the Senate only by an af- tified in the joint explanatory statement of (except measures within the jurisdiction of firmative vote of three-fifths of the Mem- managers accompanying this resolution the Committee on Appropriations), and bers, duly chosen and sworn. under the heading ‘‘Accounts Identified for

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Advance Appropriations’’ in an aggregate (2) MATTERS DESCRIBED.—Matters referred by the amounts provided in such legislation amount not to exceed $25,158,000,000 in new to in paragraph (1) are as follows: for such purpose, but not to exceed the fol- budget authority in each year; and (A) CONTINUING DISABILITY REVIEWS AND SSI lowing amounts in budget authority and the (2) for the Corporation for Public Broad- REDETERMINATIONS.—If a bill or joint resolu- outlays flowing therefrom: casting. tion is reported making appropriations for (I) for the Forest Service, for fiscal year (c) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— fiscal year 2008 that appropriates $264,000,000 2008, $400,000,000 ; and (1) WAIVER.—In the Senate, subsection (a) for continuing disability reviews and Supple- (II) for the Department of the Interior, for may be waived or suspended only by an af- mental Security Income redeterminations fiscal year 2008, $100,000,000. firmative vote of three-fifths of the Mem- for the Social Security Administration, and (F) COSTS OF GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR.—The bers, duly chosen and sworn. provides an additional appropriation of up to Chairman of the Senate Committee on the (2) APPEAL.—An affirmative vote of three- $213,000,000 for continuing disability reviews Budget may revise the allocations, aggre- fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly and Supplemental Security Income redeter- gates, and discretionary spending limits for chosen and sworn, shall be required to sus- minations for the Social Security Adminis- one or more bills, joint resolutions, motions, tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on tration, then the discretionary spending lim- amendments, or conference reports that a point of order raised under paragraph (a). its, allocation to the Senate Committee on make discretionary appropriations for fiscal (d) FORM OF POINT OF ORDER.—A point of Appropriations, and aggregates may be ad- year 2008 or 2009 in excess of the levels as- order under subsection (a) may be raised by justed by the amounts provided in such legis- sumed in this resolution for expenses related a Senator as provided in section 313(e) of the lation for that purpose, but not to exceed to the global war on terror, but not to exceed Congressional Budget Act of 1974. $213,000,000 in budget authority and outlays the following amounts: (e) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—If a point of flowing therefrom for fiscal year 2008. (i) For fiscal year 2008, $145,162,000,000 in order is sustained under subsection (a) (B) INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAX EN- budget authority and the outlays flowing against a conference report in the Senate, FORCEMENT.—If a bill or joint resolution is therefrom. the report shall be disposed of as provided in reported making appropriations for fiscal (ii) For fiscal year 2009, $50,000,000,000 in section 313(d) of the Congressional Budget year 2008 that appropriates $6,822,000,000 for budget authority and the outlays flowing Act of 1974. the Internal Revenue Service for enhanced therefrom. (f) REPEAL.—In the Senate, section 401 of tax enforcement to address the Federal tax (G) ADJUSTMENT FOR UNITED STATES FORCES H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concur- gap (taxes owed but not paid) and provides IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM.—The rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year an additional appropriation of up to Chairman of the Senate Committee on the 2006, shall no longer apply. $406,000,000 for the Internal Revenue Service Budget may revise the allocations, aggre- for enhanced tax enforcement to address the gates, and discretionary spending limits for SEC. 207. DISCRETIONARY SPENDING LIMITS. Federal tax gap, then the discretionary (a) POINT OF ORDER.— one or more bills, joint resolutions, motions, spending limits, allocation to the Senate amendments, or conference reports that (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro- Committee on Appropriations, and aggre- vided in this section, it shall not be in order make discretionary appropriations for fiscal gates may be adjusted by the amounts pro- year 2008 for an amount appropriated, but in the Senate to consider any bill or joint vided in such legislation for that purpose, resolution (or amendment, motion, or con- not to exceed $5,000,000,000 in budgetary au- but not to exceed $406,000,000 in budget au- thority and outlays flowing therefrom, to— ference report on that bill or joint resolu- thority and outlays flowing therefrom for (i) address training, equipment, force pro- tion) that would cause the discretionary fiscal year 2008. tection, logistics, or other matters necessary spending limits in this section to be exceed- (C) HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE CON- for the protection of United States forces; or ed. TROL.—If a bill or joint resolution is reported (ii) address deficiencies at Walter Reed (2) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEALS.— making appropriations for fiscal year 2008 Army Medical Center and other facilities (A) WAIVER.—This subsection may be that appropriates up to $383,000,000 to the within the military medical system pro- waived or suspended in the Senate only by health care fraud and abuse control program viding treatment to service members injured the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the at the Department of Health and Human while performing their duties in the Global Members, duly chosen and sworn. Services, then the discretionary spending (B) APPEALS.—Appeals in the Senate from limits, allocation to the Senate Committee War on Terrorism. the decisions of the Chair relating to any on Appropriations, and aggregates may be SEC. 208. APPLICATION OF PREVIOUS ALLOCA- provision of this subsection shall be limited adjusted by the amounts provided in such TIONS IN SENATE. to 1 hour, to be equally divided between, and legislation for that purpose, but not to ex- Section 7035 of Public Law 109–234 shall no controlled by, the appellant and the manager ceed $383,000,000 in budget authority and out- longer apply in the Senate. of the bill or joint resolution. An affirmative lays flowing therefrom for fiscal year 2008. SEC. 209. POINT OF ORDER TO SAVE SOCIAL SE- CURITY FIRST. vote of three-fifths of the Members of the (D) UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE IMPROPER Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be re- PAYMENTS REVIEWS.—If a bill or joint resolu- (a) POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE.—It quired to sustain an appeal of the ruling of tion is reported making appropriations for shall not be in order in the Senate to con- the Chair on a point of order raised under fiscal year 2008 that appropriates $10,000,000 sider any direct spending or revenue legisla- this subsection. for unemployment insurance improper pay- tion that would increase the on-budget def- (b) DISCRETIONARY SPENDING LIMITS.—In ments reviews for the Department of Labor, icit in any fiscal year until the President the Senate and as used in this section, the and provides an additional appropriation of submits legislation to Congress and Congress term ‘‘discretionary spending limit’’ up to $40,000,000 for unemployment insurance enacts legislation which would restore 75- means— improper payments reviews for the Depart- year solvency to the Old-Age, Survivors, and (1) for fiscal year 2007, $951,140,000,000 in ment of Labor, then the discretionary spend- Disability Insurance Trust Funds as certified new budget authority and $1,029,456,000,000 in ing limits, allocation to the Senate Com- by the Social Security Administration actu- outlays; and mittee on Appropriations, and aggregates aries. (2) for fiscal year 2008, $942,312,000,000 in may be adjusted by the amounts provided in (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— new budget authority and $1,021,407,000,000 in such legislation for that purpose, but not to This section may be waived or suspended in outlays; exceed $40,000,000 in budget authority and the Senate only by an affirmative vote of as adjusted in conformance with the adjust- outlays flowing therefrom for fiscal year three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and ment procedures in subsection (c). 2008. sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of (c) ADJUSTMENTS.— (E) WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION.— the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and (1) IN GENERAL.—After the reporting of a (i) DEFINITION.—For this subparagraph, the sworn, shall be required in the Senate to sus- bill or joint resolution relating to any mat- term ‘‘base amount’’ refers to the average of tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on ter described in paragraph (2), or the offering the obligations of the preceding 10 years for a point of order raised under this section. of an amendment thereto or the submission wildfire suppression in the Forest Service TITLE III—RESERVE FUNDS AND of a conference report thereon— and the Department of the Interior, cal- ADJUSTMENTS (A) the chairman of the Senate Committee culated as of the date of the applicable year’s SEC. 301. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR on the Budget may adjust the discretionary budget request is submitted by the President SCHIP LEGISLATION. spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and to Congress. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on allocations pursuant to section 302(a) of the (ii) ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.—If the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- Congressional Budget Act of 1974, by the the amount appropriated for Wildland Fire gregates, and other appropriate levels in this amount of new budget authority in that Suppression in fiscal year 2008 is not less resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- measure for that purpose and the outlays than the base amount, then the chairman of ment, motion, or conference report that pro- flowing therefrom; and the Senate Committee on the Budget may vides up to $50,000,000,000 for reauthorization (B) following any adjustment under sub- adjust the appropriate allocations, aggre- of the State Children’s Health Insurance paragraph (A), the Senate Committee on Ap- gates, discretionary spending limits, and Program (SCHIP), if such legislation main- propriations may report appropriately re- other budgetary levels in this resolution for tains coverage for those currently enrolled vised suballocations pursuant to section any bill, joint resolution, amendment, mo- in SCHIP, continues efforts to reach unin- 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 tion, or conference report that provides addi- sured children who are already eligible for to carry out this subsection. tional funding for wildland fire suppression, SCHIP or Medicaid but are not enrolled, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3281 supports States in their efforts to move for- by the amounts provided in that legislation SEC. 310. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR ward in covering more children, by the for those purposes up to $15,000,000,000 over COUNTY PAYMENTS FOR SECURE amounts provided in that legislation for the total of fiscal years 2007 through 2012, RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY those purposes up to $35,000,000,000 over the provided that such legislation would not in- SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 2000 REAUTHORIZATION. total of fiscal years 2007 through 2012, pro- crease the deficit over the total of the period The Chairman of the Senate Committee on vided that such legislation would not in- of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- crease the deficit over the total of the period SEC. 307. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR gregates, and other appropriate levels in this of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. ENERGY LEGISLATION. resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- SEC. 302. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- ment, motion, or conference report that pro- CARE OF WOUNDED SERVICE MEM- vides for the reauthorization of the Secure BERS. gregates, and other appropriate levels and Rural Schools and Community Self-Deter- The Chairman of the Senate Committee on limits in this resolution for one or more mination Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–393), by the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- bills, joint resolutions, amendments, mo- the amounts provided by that legislation for gregates, and other appropriate levels in this tions, or conference reports, including tax that purpose, but not to exceed $440,000,000 in resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- legislation, that would reduce our Nation’s new budget authority for fiscal year 2008 and ment, motion, or conference report which dependence on foreign sources of energy, ex- the outlays flowing from that budget author- improves the medical care of or disability pand production and use of alternative fuels ity and $2,240,000,000 in new budget authority benefits for wounded or disabled military and alternative fuel vehicles, promote re- for the period of fiscal years 2008 through personnel or improves the disability evalua- newable energy development, improve elec- 2012 and the outlays flowing from that budg- tions of military personnel or veterans to ex- tricity transmission, encourage responsible et authority, provided that such legislation pedite the claims process, by the amounts development of domestic oil and natural gas would not increase the deficit over the total provided in that legislation for that purpose, resources, or reward conservation and effi- of the period of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. provided that such legislation would not in- ciency, by the amounts provided in that leg- crease the deficit over the total of the period islation for those purposes, provided that SEC. 311. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE REAU- of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. such legislation would not increase the def- icit over the total of the period of fiscal THORIZATION. SEC. 303. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR years 2007 through 2012. The Chairman of the Senate Budget Com- TAX RELIEF. mittee may revise the aggregates, alloca- SEC. 308. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR The Chairman of the Senate Committee on tions, and other levels in this resolution for the Budget may revise the aggregates, allo- MEDICARE. (a) PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.—The Chairman of a bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, cations, and other appropriate levels in this or conference report that provides for a con- resolution for one or more bills, joint resolu- the Senate Committee on the Budget may revise the aggregates, allocations, and other tinued Federal role in ensuring the avail- tions, amendments, motions, or conference ability of terrorism insurance after the expi- reports that would provide tax relief, includ- appropriate levels in this resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or ration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Ex- ing extensions of expiring tax relief and re- tension Act, by the amounts provided in fundable tax relief, by the amounts provided conference report that repeals the prohibi- tion in section 1860D–11(i)(1) of the Social Se- such legislation for that purpose, provided in that legislation for those purposes, pro- that such legislation is deficit-neutral over vided that such legislation would not in- curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–111(i)(1)) while preserving access to prescription drugs and the total of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. crease the deficit over the total of the period SEC. 312. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. price competition without requiring a par- ticular formulary or instituting a price AFFORDABLE HOUSING. SEC. 304. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR structure for reimbursement of covered Part The Chairman of the Senate Budget Com- COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RE- D drugs, provided that such legislation mittee may revise the aggregates, alloca- SEARCH. tions, and other levels in this resolution for The Chairman of the Senate Committee on would not increase the deficit over the total of fiscal years 2007 through 2012 and provided a bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, the Budget may revise the aggregates, allo- or conference report that would establish an cations, and other appropriate levels in this further that any savings from the measure are to be used either to improve the Medi- affordable housing fund financed by the resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- housing government-sponsored enterprises, ment, motion, or conference report that es- care Part D benefit or for deficit reduction. (b) PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS.—The Chairman by the amounts provided in such legislation tablishes a new federal or public-private ini- of the Senate Budget Committee may revise for that purpose, provided that the legisla- tiative for comparative effectiveness re- the aggregates, allocations, and other appro- tion is deficit-neutral over the total of fiscal search, by the amounts provided in such leg- priate levels in this resolution for a bill, years 2007 through 2012. islation for that purpose, provided that such joint resolution, amendment, motion, or con- SEC. 313. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR legislation would not increase the deficit ference report that increases the reimburse- RECEIPTS FROM BONNEVILLE over the total of fiscal years 2007 through ment rate for physician services under sec- POWER ADMINISTRATION. 2012. tion 1848(d) of the Social Security Act, by The Chairman of the Senate Committee on SEC. 305. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR the amounts provided in such legislation for the Budget may adjust the allocations, ag- HIGHER EDUCATION. that purpose, provided that the legislation gregates, and other appropriate levels in this The Chairman of the Senate Committee on would not increase the deficit over the total resolution for a bill, joint resolution, mo- the Budget may revise the aggregates, allo- of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. tion, amendment, or conference report that cations, and other appropriate levels in this (c) IMPROVEMENTS TO MEDICARE PART D.— prohibits the Bonneville Power Administra- resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- The Chairman of the Senate Budget Com- tion from making early payments on its Fed- ment, motion, or conference report, includ- mittee may revise the aggregates, alloca- eral Bond Debt to the United States Treas- ing tax legislation, that would make higher tions, and other appropriate levels in this ury, by the amounts provided by that legis- education more accessible and more afford- resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- lation for that purpose, provided that such able, by the amounts provided in such legis- ment, motion, or conference report that legislation would not increase the deficit lation for that purpose, provided that such makes improvements to the prescription over the total of the period of fiscal years legislation would not increase the deficit drug benefit under Medicare Part D, by the 2007 through 2012. over the total of the period of fiscal years amounts provided in such legislation for that SEC. 314. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR 2007 through 2012. purpose up to $5,000,000,000, provided that the INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT. SEC. 306. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR legislation would not increase the deficit The Chairman of the Senate Committee on THE FARM BILL. over the total of fiscal years 2007 through the Budget may revise the aggregates, allo- The Chairman of the Senate Committee on 2012. cations, and other appropriate levels in this the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- SEC. 309. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- gregates, and other appropriate levels and SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSUR- ment, motion, or conference report that— limits in this resolution for a bill, joint reso- ANCE. (1) creates an Indian claims settlement lution, amendment, motion, or conference The Chairman of the Senate Committee on fund for trust accounting and management report that— the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- deficiencies related to Individual Indian (1) reauthorizes the Food Security and gregates, and other appropriate levels in this Moneys and assets; and Rural Investment Act of 2002; resolution for a bill, joint resolution, mo- (2) extinguishes all claims arising before (2) strengthens our agriculture and rural tion, amendment, or conference report that the date of enactment for losses resulting economies and critical nutrition programs; makes health insurance coverage more af- from accounting errors, mismanagement of (3) provides agriculture-related tax relief; fordable or available to small businesses and assets, or interest owed in connection with (4) improves our environment by reducing their employees without weakening rating Individual Indian Moneys accounts; our Nation’s dependence on foreign sources rules or reducing covered benefits, by the by the amounts provided in such legislation of energy through expanded production and amounts provided in such legislation for that for those purposes up to $8,000,000,000, pro- use of alternative fuels; or purpose, provided that the legislation would vided that such legislation does not increase (5) combines any of the purposes provided not increase the deficit over the total of fis- the deficit over the total of the period of fis- in paragraphs (1) through (4); cal years 2007 through 2012. cal years 2007 through 2012.

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Congress adopts the provisions of this The Chairman of the Senate Committee on The Chairman of the Senate Committee on title— the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power gregates, and other appropriate levels and gregates, and other levels in this resolution of the Senate, and as such they shall be con- limits in this resolution for a bill, joint reso- for a bill, joint resolution, amendment, mo- sidered as part of the rules of the Senate and lution, motion, amendment, or conference tion, or conference report that provides up to such rules shall supersede other rules only to report that authorizes the Food and Drug $5,000,000,000 for the child care entitlement the extent that they are inconsistent with Administration to regulate tobacco products to States, by the amounts provided by such such other rules; and and assess user fees on tobacco manufactur- legislation for that purpose, provided that (2) with full recognition of the constitu- ers and importers to cover the cost of the the legislation would not increase the deficit tional right of the Senate to change those Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory over the total of fiscal years 2007 through rules (so far as they relate to that house) at activities, by the amounts provided in that 2012. any time, in the same manner, and to the legislation for that purpose, provided that SEC. 321. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR same extent as is the case of any other rule such legislation is deficit-neutral over the COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION RE- of the Senate. total of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. FORM. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on f SEC. 316. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR the Budget may revise the allocations, ag- HEALTH CARE REFORM. SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS If an SCHIP reauthorization bill is en- gregates, and other appropriate levels in this acted, then the Chairman of the Senate Com- resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- mittee on the Budget may revise the alloca- ment, motion or conference report that— (1) provides for comprehensive immigra- SENATE RESOLUTION 111—EX- tions, aggregates, and other appropriate lev- PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE els in this resolution for a bill, joint resolu- tion reform; tion, motion, amendment, or conference re- (2) provides for increased interior enforce- SENATE THAT THE CITIZEN’S port to improve health care, and provide ment, through an effective electronic em- STAMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE quality health insurance for the uninsured ployment verification system which accu- SHOULD RECOMMEND TO THE and underinsured, and protect individuals rately establishes the employment author- POSTMASTER GENERAL THAT A with current health coverage, by the ization of individuals; and COMMEMORATIVE STAMP BE amounts provided in that legislation for that (3) provides for increased border security and enhanced information technology sys- ISSUED HONORING THE LIFE OF purpose, provided that such legislation OSKAR SCHINDLER would not increase the deficit over the total tems; provided that such legislation would not in- of the period of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Mrs. crease the deficit for the fiscal year 2008 and BOXER, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. SEC. 317. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR for the period of fiscal years 2008 through ENHANCEMENT OF VETERANS’ BEN- LEVIN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. EFITS. 2012. WYDEN, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mrs. FEIN- The Chairman of the Senate Budget Com- SEC. 322. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR mittee may revise the aggregates, alloca- MENTAL HEALTH PARITY. STEIN, Mr. KOHL, and Mr. MENENDEZ) tions, and other levels in this resolution for If the Senate Committee on Health, Edu- submitted the following resolution; a bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, cation, Labor, and Pensions reports a bill or which was referred to the Committee or conference report that would enhance ben- joint resolution, or an amendment is offered on Homeland Security and Govern- efits for veterans, by the amounts provided thereto, or a conference report is submitted mental Affairs: thereon, that provides parity between health in such legislation for that purpose, provided insurance coverage of mental health benefits S. RES. 111 that such legislation is deficit-neutral over and benefits for medical and surgical serv- the total of fiscal years 2007 through 2012. Whereas Oskar Schindler acted as a hero ices, the chairman of the Committee on the during the Nazi occupation of Poland and SEC. 318. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR Budget of the Senate may make the appro- LONG-TERM CARE. selflessly rescued 1,200 Jewish men, women, priate adjustments in allocations and aggre- The Chairman of the Senate Budget Com- and children by employing them in his fac- gates to the extent that such legislation mittee may revise the allocations, aggre- tory, at risk to his own life and that of his would not increase the deficit for fiscal year gates, and other levels in this resolution for wife; 2008 and for the period of fiscal years 2008 a bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, Whereas Oskar Schindler also rescued ap- through 2012. or conference report that would improve proximately 100 Jewish men and women from long-term care, enhance the safety and dig- SEC. 323. APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF the Goleszow concentration camp, who lay CHANGES IN ALLOCATIONS AND AG- trapped and partly frozen in 2 sealed train nity of patients, encourage appropriate use GREGATES. of institutional and non-institutional care, cars stranded near Runlets; (a) APPLICATION.—Any adjustments of allo- Whereas Oskar Schindler embodied ideals promote quality care, and provide for the cations and aggregates made pursuant to cost-effective use of public resources, by the of the United States, such as the pursuit of this resolution shall— freedom, liberty, and opposition to tyranny, amounts provided in such legislation for that (1) apply while that measure is under con- purpose, provided that the legislation would and many of the Jewish people who fled the sideration; Nazi occupation made the United States not increase the deficit over the total of fis- (2) take effect upon the enactment of that cal years 2007 through 2012. their home; measure; and Whereas millions of people in the United SEC. 319. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR (3) be published in the Congressional HEALTH INFORMATION TECH- States have been made aware of the story of Record as soon as practicable. Oskar Schindler’s bravery; NOLOGY. (b) EFFECT OF CHANGED ALLOCATIONS AND Whereas, on July 18, 1967, Yad Vashem de- (a) The Chairman of the Senate Budget AGGREGATES.—Revised allocations and ag- cided to recognize Oskar Schindler as one of Committee may revise the aggregates, allo- gregates resulting from these adjustments the Righteous Among the Nations, or ‘‘right- cations, and other appropriate levels in this shall be considered for the purposes of the eous Gentiles’’, an honor awarded by Israel resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- Congressional Budget Act of 1974 as alloca- to non-Jews who saved Jews during the Holo- ment, motion, or conference report that pro- tions and aggregates contained in this reso- caust at great personal risk; vides incentives or other support for adop- lution. Whereas the 100th anniversary of Oskar tion of modern information technology to (c) BUDGET COMMITTEE DETERMINATIONS.— improve quality and protect privacy in For purposes of this resolution the levels of Schindler’s birth is April 28, 2008; and health care, by the amounts provided in such new budget authority, outlays, direct spend- Whereas Oskar Schindler is a true humani- legislation for that purpose, provided that ing, new entitlement authority, revenues, tarian, deserving of honor by the United the legislation would not increase the deficit deficits, and surpluses for a fiscal year or pe- States Government: Now, therefore, be it over the total of fiscal years 2007 through riod of fiscal years shall be determined on Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate 2012. the basis of estimates made by the Senate that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Com- (b) The Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee on the Budget. mittee should recommend to the Postmaster Committee may revise the aggregates, allo- SEC. 324. ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT CHANGES General that a commemorative stamp be cations, and other appropriate levels in this IN CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS. issued honoring the life of Oskar Schindler. resolution for a bill, joint resolution, amend- Upon the enactment of a bill or joint reso- f ment, motion, or conference report that pro- lution providing for a change in concepts or vides for payments that are based on adher- definitions, the chairman of the Senate Com- NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS ence to accepted clinical protocols identified mittee on the Budget may make adjustments COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION as best practices, by the amounts provided in to the levels and allocations in this resolu- such legislation for that purpose, provided tion in accordance with section 251(b) of the Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I that the legislation would not increase the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit wish to announce that the Committee deficit over the total of fiscal years 2007 Control Act of 1985 (as in effect prior to Sep- on Rules and Administration will meet through 2012. tember 30, 2002). on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at 10

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3283 a.m., to conduct a markup of S. 223, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The COMMEMORATING THE 85TH ANNI- Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity clerk will report the joint resolution VERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF Act. by title. THE AMERICAN HELLENIC EDU- For further information regarding The assistant legislative clerk read CATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSO- this hearing, please contact Howard as follows: CIATION Gantman at the Rules and Administra- A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 5) proclaiming Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tion Committee on 224–6352. Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of imous consent that the Senate proceed f the United States posthumously. to the consideration of Calendar No. 79, S. Con. Res. 14. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR There being objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the joint resolu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- tion. clerk will report the concurrent resolu- mous consent that Seth Poldberg of tion by title. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Senator GRASSLEY’s office be granted The assistant legislative clerk read that the joint resolution be read a floor privileges during today’s session as follows: third time and passed; that the pre- of the Senate. A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) amble be agreed to; the motion to re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without commemorating the 85th anniversary of the consider be laid upon the table; and objection, it is so ordered. founding of the American Hellenic Edu- that any statements relating to the cational Progressive Association, a leading f joint resolution be printed in the association for the 1,300,000 United States EXECUTIVE SESSION RECORD, without intervening action or citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes debate. in the United States. The joint resolution (S.J. Res. 5) was There being no objection, the Senate EXECUTIVE CALENDAR ordered to be engrossed for a third proceeded to consider the concurrent reading, was read the third time, and resolution. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- imous consent that the Senate proceed passed. The preamble was agreed to. imous consent that the concurrent res- to executive session to consider the fol- olution be agreed to, the preamble be The joint resolution, with its pre- lowing nominations: calendar Nos. 45 agreed to, the motion to reconsider be amble, reads as follows: and 46; that the nominations be con- laid upon the table, and that any state- firmed; that the motion to reconsider S.J. RES. 5 ments relating to this matter be print- be laid upon the table; that the Presi- Whereas Casimir Pulaski was a Polish ed in the RECORD, with no intervening dent be immediately notified of the military officer who fought on the side of the action or debate. Senate’s action; and that the Senate American colonists against the British in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without then resume legislative session. the American Revolutionary War; objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas Benjamin Franklin recommended The concurrent resolution (S. Con. objection, it is so ordered. that General George Washington accept Casimir Pulaski as a volunteer in the Amer- Res. 14) was agreed to. The nominations were considered and ican Cavalry and said that Pulaski was ‘‘re- The preamble was agreed to. confirmed, as follows: nowned throughout Europe for the courage The concurrent resolution, with its IN THE NAVY and bravery he displayed in defense of his preamble, reads as follows: The following named officer for appoint- country’s freedom’’; S. CON. RES. 14 ment in the United States Navy to the grade Whereas after arriving in America, Casimir Whereas the American Hellenic Edu- indicated while assigned to a position of im- Pulaski wrote to General Washington, ‘‘I cational Progressive Association (AHEPA) portance and responsibility under title 10, came here, where freedom is being defended, was founded on July 26, 1922, in Atlanta, U.S.C., section 601: to serve it, and to live or die for it.’’; Georgia, by 8 visionary Greek immigrants to Whereas the first military engagement of To be admiral help unify, organize, and protect against the Casimir Pulaski with the British was on Sep- bigotry, discrimination, and defamation Adm. Timothy J. Keating, 0000 tember 11, 1777, at the Battle of Brandywine, faced by people of all ethnic, racial, and reli- IN THE AIR FORCE and his courageous charge in this engage- gious backgrounds perpetrated predomi- The following named officer for appoint- ment averted a disastrous defeat of the nantly by the Ku Klux Klan; ment in the United States Air Force to the American Cavalry and saved the life of Whereas the mission of AHEPA is to pro- grade indicated while assigned to a position George Washington; mote the ideals of ancient Greece, which in- of importance and responsiblity under title Whereas on September 15, 1777, George clude philanthropy, education, civic respon- 10, U.S.C., section 601: Washington elevated Casimir Pulaski to the sibility, and family and individual excellence rank of Brigadier General of the American To be general through community service and vol- Cavalry; unteerism; Lt. Gen. Victor E. Renuart, Jr., 0000 Whereas Casimir Pulaski formed the Pu- Whereas, since its inception, AHEPA has f laski Cavalry Legion, and in February 1779, instilled in its members an understanding of this legion ejected the British occupiers their Hellenic heritage and an awareness of LEGISLATIVE SESSION from Charleston, South Carolina; the contributions made by Greece to the de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Whereas in October 1779, Casimir Pulaski velopment of democratic principles and gov- the previous order, the Senate will now mounted an assault against British forces in ernance in the United States and throughout Savannah, Georgia; return to legislative session. the world; Whereas on the morning of October 9, 1779, Whereas AHEPA has done much through- f Casimir Pulaski was mortally wounded and out its history to foster patriotism in the was taken aboard the American ship USS United States; VITIATION OF ACTION Wasp, where he died at sea on October 11, Whereas members of AHEPA have served Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- 1779; in the Armed Forces to protect the freedom imous consent that Senate action of Whereas before the end of 1779, the Conti- of the United States and to preserve the the amendment to the preamble to H. nental Congress resolved that a monument democratic ideals that are part of the Hel- should be erected in honor of Casimir Pu- Con. Res. 20 be vitiated. lenic legacy; laski; Whereas, in World War II, members of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas in 1825, General Lafayette laid the AHEPA were parachuted behind enemy lines objection, it is so ordered. cornerstone for the Casimir Pulaski monu- in Nazi-occupied Greece to help liberate the f ment in Savannah, Georgia; and country; Whereas in 1929, Congress passed a resolu- Whereas AHEPA raised more than PROCLAIMING CASIMIR PULASKI tion recognizing October 11 of each year as $253,000,000 for United States war bonds dur- TO BE AN HONORARY CITIZEN Pulaski Day in the United States: Now, ing World War II, for which AHEPA was POSTHUMOUSLY therefore, be it named an official Issuing Agent for United Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- States War Bonds by the Department of Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- resentatives of the United States of America in Treasury, an honor that no other civic orga- imous consent that the Senate proceed Congress assembled, That Casimir Pulaski is nization was able to achieve at the time; to the immediate consideration of Cal- proclaimed to be an honorary citizen of the Whereas the members of AHEPA donated endar No. 78, S.J. Res. 5. United States posthumously. $612,000 for the restoration of the Statue of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S3284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 19, 2007 Liberty and Ellis Island, New York, for PROGRAM There being no objection, the Senate, which AHEPA received special recognition Mr. REID. Mr. President, it was my at 6:46 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, by the Department of the Interior; March 20, 2007, at 10 a.m. Whereas the AHEPA National Housing intent to ask consent to proceed to the Program was awarded $500,000,000 by the De- budget resolution at 2:15. I am in- f partment of Housing and Urban Development formed that a vote may be required to NOMINATIONS for its Section 202 Program, which has yield- proceed to the measure. I will not ask ed 4,370 units in 80 properties across 21 States for consent tonight. Members are alert- Executive nominations received by and 49 cities and has provided dignified, af- ed it might be necessary to have a roll- the Senate March 19, 2007: fordable housing to senior citizens; call vote on the motion to proceed to THE JUDICIARY Whereas AHEPA was recognized by the De- partment of State as an organization that the budget resolution at 2:15 tomorrow RAYMOND M. KETHLEDGE, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE afternoon. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SIXTH CIR- has engaged in ‘‘Track Two Diplomacy’’ to CUIT, VICE JAMES L. RYAN, RETIRED. foster reconciliation and rapprochement in Today, we have had good debate on STEPHEN JOSEPH MURPHY III, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE the Eastern Mediterranean, which is in the the pending U.S. attorneys bill. We will UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SIXTH CIR- CUIT, VICE SUSAN BIEKE NEILSON, DECEASED. best interest of the United States; continue that debate tomorrow morn- ROBERT JAMES JONKER, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE UNITED Whereas members of AHEPA raised $110,000 ing and then vote with respect to the STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT for the George C. Marshall Statue to be two amendments and passage of the OF MICHIGAN, VICE GORDON J. QUIST, RETIRED. erected on the grounds of the United States PAUL LEWIS MALONEY, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE UNITED bill. The first vote will occur at about STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT Embassy in Athens, Greece, in celebration of OF MICHIGAN, VICE RICHARD ALAN ENSLEN, RETIRED. the historic relationship between the United 11:30 tomorrow morning. JANET T. NEFF, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHI- States and Greece, and in tribute to an out- f GAN, VICE DAVID W. MCKEAGUE, ELEVATED. standing statesman and Philhellene, General SHARION AYCOCK, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE UNITED Marshall; ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI, VICE GLEN H. DAVIDSON, RETIRING. Whereas AHEPA financially supports TOMORROW DAVID R. DUGAS, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED scholarships, educational chairs, medical re- Mr. REID. If there is no further busi- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF search, and countless other charitable and LOUISIANA, VICE FRANK J. POLOZOLA, RETIRED. ness at this time, and if the distin- JAMES RANDAL HALL, OF GEORGIA, TO BE UNITED philanthropic causes by contributing more STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT than $2,000,000 annually from its national, guished Republican leader has nothing OF GEORGIA, VICE B. AVANT EDENFIELD, RETIRED. district, and local levels collectively; further, I ask unanimous consent that RICHARD H. HONAKER, OF WYOMING, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF WYO- Whereas, in the spirit of their Hellenic her- following the remarks of Senator SPEC- MING, VICE CLARENCE A. BRIMMER, JR., RETIRED. itage and in commemoration of the Centen- TER, the Senate stand adjourned under RICHARD A. JONES, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE UNITED nial Olympic Games held in Atlanta, Geor- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT the previous order. OF WASHINGTON, VICE JOHN C. COUGHENOUR, RETIRED. gia, members of AHEPA raised $775,000 for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there JANIS LYNN SAMMARTINO, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE the Tribute to Olympism Sculpture, the fan- objection? UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN like structure of which helped to save lives DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, VICE JUDITH NELSEN KEEP, during the bombing at Centennial Olympic The Republican leader. DECEASED. Park; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if I IN THE AIR FORCE Whereas members of AHEPA have been may, obviously I am not going to ob- THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United ject. Let me say to all our colleagues STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER States, United States Senators and Rep- on this side of the aisle, this will be a TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: resentatives, and United States Ambas- challenging week. Budget week always To be major general sadors, and have served honorably as elected is, with numerous votes. Obviously, it BRIG. GEN. THADDEUS J. MARTIN, 0000 officials at the local and State levels would be to the advantage of the body throughout the United States; and IN THE ARMY to have a number of those votes before Whereas President George H.W. Bush cited THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AHEPA as one of the ‘‘thousand points of the so-called vote-arama, which occurs IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- light’’: Now, therefore, be it as the time expires late in the week. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- So I encourage Republican Senators To be major general resentatives concurring), That the Congress— who have amendments to come on BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM C. KIRKLAND, 0000 (1) recognizes the significant contributions over, beginning tomorrow, lay them of United States citizens of Hellenic heritage THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT down, and let’s try to proceed early in IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- to the United States; the week in order to minimize the in- CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: (2) commemorates the 85th anniversary of To be brigadier general the founding of the American Hellenic Edu- convenience to everyone at the end of cational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the week. COL. GREGORY E. COUCH, 0000 applauds its mission, and commends the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- IN THE MARINE CORPS many charitable contributions of its mem- jority leader. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT bers to communities around the world; and Mr. REID. Mr. President, I would IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE (3) encourages the people of the United INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- only add—and I appreciate very much TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., States to observe the 85th anniversary of the the Senator’s remarks—we have to fin- SECTION 601: founding of AHEPA and celebrate its many To be lieutenant general accomplishments. ish the budget resolution this week. Next week we have to get to the sup- LT. GEN. RICHARD S. KRAMLICH, 0000 f plemental. We have been told by the IN THE NAVY ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 20, Secretary of Defense that all the work THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 2007 on the supplemental must be com- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- pleted by the end of April. Even though To be rear admiral imous consent that when the Senate there is a week or so that other ar- completes its business today, it stand rangements can be made, we have REAR ADM. (LH) GREGORY A. TIMBERLAKE, 0000 adjourned until 10 a.m., Tuesday, found Secretary Gates to be extremely THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE March 20; that on Tuesday, following upfront, and so we have to get to the INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: the prayer and pledge, the Journal of supplemental next week so we can To be rear admiral complete it by the first of May. proceedings be approved to date, the REAR ADM. (LH) ALBERT GARCIA III, 0000 morning hour be deemed expired, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT the time for the two leaders be re- publican leader. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED served for their use later in the day; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if I WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: that the Senate then resume consider- may alert the majority leader, appar- To be vice admiral ation of S. 214, as provided for under a ently Senator SPECTER is not coming previous order; I also ask unanimous to the floor tonight, so there is no im- REAR ADM. ANTHONY L. WINNS, 0000 consent that following the vote on pas- pediment to the Senate going ahead THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED sage of S. 214, the Senate then stand in and adjourning. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND recess until 2:15 p.m. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without imous consent that the Senate stand in To be vice admiral objection, it is so ordered. adjournment under the previous order. REAR ADM. JEFFREY L. FOWLER, 0000

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THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES L. BAILEY, 0000 SCOTT J. BABBITT, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED GARY J. BERTSCH, 0000 LESLIE P. BABICH, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND TIMOTHY A. BUTLER, 0000 MARK E. BAER, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: KENNETH E. HARP, 0000 FRED P. BAIER, 0000 To be vice admiral DONALD J. HOFFMAN, 0000 CHARLES P. BAILEY, JR., 0000 FREDERICK MCFARLAND, 0000 JAMES B. BAILEY, JR., 0000 REAR ADM. SAMUEL J. LOCKLEAR III, 0000 DWAYNE R. PEOPLES, 0000 RICHARD J. BAILEY, JR., 0000 DAVID M. TERRINONI, 0000 WILLIAM C. BAILEY, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LISA H. TICE, 0000 BRANDON E. BAKER, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED FREDERICK H. VICCELLIO, 0000 GILBERT W. BAKER, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND DANIEL S. ZULLI, 0000 JESSICA BAKER, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: JOHN P. BAKER, 0000 To be admiral THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- JONATHAN P. BAKONYI, 0000 MENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR RUSSELL L. BALL, 0000 ADM. ROBERT F. WILLARD, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): THOMAS C. BALLARD, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel DAVID BALLEW, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ANTHONY E. BAMSEY, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED GLENN M. FREDERICK, 0000 ALEXANDER J. BARELKA, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND DANIEL J. JUDGE, 0000 MATTHEW A. BARKER, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: GEOFFREY C. BARNES, 0000 To be major To be admiral BRADLEY W. BARNHART, 0000 MARK A. BARONI, 0000 RAFAEL BURGOS, 0000 FRANKLIN D. BARROW, 0000 ADM. GARY ROUGHEAD, 0000 DANNY M. COLTON, 0000 STEPHEN P. BARROWS, 0000 ALAN FLOWER, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE DEREK S. BARTHOLOMEW, 0000 NIRAJ GOVIL, 0000 ROBERT A. BASKETTE, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- JOHN T. JANOUSAK, 0000 SAMUEL D. BASS, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED MARLA R. MELENDEZ, 0000 LOREN E. BATTELS, JR., 0000 STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 JULIE L. STEELE, 0000 ROBERT G. BATTEMA, 0000 AND 1211: THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- JOSEPH T. BATTLE, JR., 0000 To be major MENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR KURT P. BAUER II, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): JONATHAN M. BAUGHMAN, 0000 CHERYL A. UDENSI, 0000 STEPHEN J. BAUMGARTE, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JOSEPH G. BEAHM, JR., 0000 DAVID L. BEAVER, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR PIO VAZQUEZDIAZ, 0000 MATTHEW R. BECKLEY, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN ZIELINSKI, 0000 JOHN D. BEDINGFIELD, 0000 To be colonel To be major ROBERT L. BEHNKEN, 0000 DEAN C. BELLAMY, 0000 KEITH A. DARLINGTON, 0000 ANTONIO DELGADO, 0000 KELLY S. BELLAMY, 0000 RICHARD B. DUNN, 0000 RODNEY C. JOHNS, 0000 ALFRED P. BELLO III, 0000 JERRY D. LEWIS, 0000 SAMUEL T. OLATUNBOSUN, 0000 KYLE G. BELLUE, 0000 STEVEN J. MERRILL, 0000 DREW D. SCHNYDER, 0000 ROBERT J. BEMENT, 0000 CONRADO E. NAVARRO, 0000 MICHAEL R. BENHAM, 0000 BRETT C. OXMAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- JAMES S. BENOIT, 0000 CLIFTON PERRY, 0000 MENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR LYNN BENTLEY III, 0000 FRANK A. YERKES, JR., 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): RICHARD F. BENZ, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant colonel DANIELLE E. BERNARD, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JERRY W. BISHOP, JR., 0000 KAREN D. DOHERTY, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: FREDERICK C. BIVETTO, 0000 BILLY PRUETT, 0000 EDWARD P. BLACK, 0000 To be colonel ALAN E. SHACKELFORD, 0000 SHAWN L. BLACK, 0000 To be major DOUGLAS F. BLACKLEDGE, 0000 KENNETH A. ARNOLD, 0000 PETER D. BLAKE, 0000 RENEE T. BENNETT, 0000 IKRAMULLAH AHMADANI, 0000 CHRISTOPHER J. BLANEY, 0000 GUILLERMO R. CARRANZA, 0000 PHIL M. AKE, 0000 THOMAS R. BLAZEK, 0000 DAVID S. CASTRO, 0000 FRANCES A. CARNEY, 0000 JENNIFER A. BLOCK, 0000 LOUIS J. CHERRY, 0000 AURA M. CISNEROS, 0000 THEODORE B. BLOOMER, 0000 DOUGLAS P. CORDOVA, 0000 MEGAN GORDON, 0000 GREGORY D. BLOUNT, 0000 THOMAS J. COUTURE, 0000 JACK A. HEMELSTRAND, 0000 TRACY A. BOBO, 0000 DAVID S. DALES, 0000 LARRY C. JACKSON, 0000 RON W. BODINE, 0000 STEVEN J. EHLENBECK, 0000 GLORIA KING, 0000 LELAND B. BOHANNON, 0000 THOMAS J. HELGET, 0000 ROBERT P. LOUIS, 0000 PETER J. BOLLINGER, 0000 GARY M. JACKSON, 0000 GINGER L. MANOS, 0000 ROBERT P. BONGIOVI, 0000 JOSEPH D. JACOBSON, 0000 GEORGE MATEWERE, 0000 NICOLE A. BONTRAGER, 0000 CHARLIE M. JOHNSON, 0000 THOMAS A. MORRIS, 0000 BRENT M. BOOKER, 0000 DAVID A. G. KENDRICK, 0000 CAROL A. NORIEGA, 0000 EUGENE A. BOOTH, JR., 0000 PETER R. MARKSTEINER, 0000 EMMANUEL C. TANGLAO, 0000 DONALD J. BORCHELT, 0000 CRAIG G. MILLER, 0000 MAUREEN G. TOOMEY, 0000 JAMES B. BORDERS, 0000 JAY W. MOUNKES, 0000 BRETT J. BORGHETTI, 0000 JEFFREY S. PALMER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN H. BORN, 0000 PERRY J. PELOQUIN, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR OLEG BORUKHIN, 0000 JEFFREY P. RUDE, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: WILLIAM K. BOSCH, 0000 JEFFREY J. SLAGLE, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel JAMES D. BOTTOMLEE, 0000 MARK S. TESKEY, 0000 SCOTT L. BOUSHELL, 0000 KENNETH M. THEURER, 0000 CHRISTOPHER R. ABRAMSON, 0000 DONNA M. BOYCE, 0000 DONNA M. VERCHIO, 0000 JAMES R. ACKERMAN III, 0000 LORENZO C. BRADLEY, 0000 THOMAS F. ZIMMERMAN, 0000 ORLANDO A. ACOSTA, 0000 ERIC D. BRADSHAW, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ANDREW J. ADAMS, 0000 DANIEL E. BRANT, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR DAVID E. ADAMS, 0000 JAMES A. BRAUNSCHNEIDER, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DENNIS P. ADAMS, 0000 PAUL D. BRAWLEY, JR., 0000 To be lieutenant colonel SHAWN J. ADKINS, 0000 STEVEN J. BREEZE, 0000 LATHEEF N. AHMED, 0000 JASON M. BRENNEMAN, 0000 MARIA M. ALSINA, 0000 MARK J. AHRENS, 0000 JOSEPH D. BREWER, 0000 CATHERINE M. FAHLING, 0000 RICKY L. AINSWORTH, 0000 JOHN A. BREWSTER, 0000 ANDREW C. FOLTZ, 0000 SUSAN M. AIROLASKULLY, 0000 YUSEF D. BRIDGES, 0000 MATTHEW R. GRANT, 0000 ANTHONY J. AJELLO, JR., 0000 LARA C. BRINSON, 0000 DAWN D. HANKINS, 0000 PATRICK L. ALDERMAN, 0000 RICHARD S. BRISCOE, 0000 SCOTT E. HARDING, 0000 JOSE M. ALEMAN, 0000 KERRY D. BRITT, 0000 DANIEL J. HIGGINS, 0000 JENNIFER C. ALEXANDER, 0000 JEFFREY S. BRITTIG, 0000 CYNTHIA A. HOLT, 0000 LEWIS E. ALFORD III, 0000 KEVIN W. BROOKS, 0000 KEVIN J. HUYSER, 0000 RONALD GENE ALLEN, JR., 0000 CHARLES E. BROWN, JR., 0000 PAUL E. JETER, 0000 THADDEUS P. ALLEN, 0000 ERIC D. BROWN, 0000 DEIRDRE A. KOKORA, 0000 WALTER C. ALLEN II, 0000 HAL D. BROWN, 0000 GRANT L. KRATZ, 0000 NATHAN A. ALLERHEILIGEN, 0000 JASON M. BROWN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER F. LEAVEY, 0000 JOHN B. ALLISON, 0000 NICOLE R. BROWN, 0000 WON K. LEE, 0000 JOSEPH R. ALTHOFF III, 0000 ROBERT G. BROWN, 0000 HEATHER E. LOBUE, 0000 CLIFFORD G. ALTIZER, 0000 SCOTT M. BROWN, 0000 LANCE E. MATHEWS, 0000 RAYMOND ALVES II, 0000 DAVID F. BROWNING, 0000 RICHARD J. MCDERMOTT, 0000 MARK C. ANARUMO, 0000 DENISE M. BRUCE, 0000 CHARLES L. PLUMMER, 0000 DAVID J. ANASON, 0000 NEAL W. BRUEGGER, 0000 JONATHAN P. PORIER, 0000 LEIGHTON T. ANDERSON, JR., 0000 MICHAEL A. BRUZZINI, 0000 TERRI A. SAUNDERS, 0000 MICHAEL A. ANDERSON, 0000 JOHN N. BRYAN, 0000 WENDY L. SHERMAN, 0000 MONTE D. ANDERSON, 0000 ALBERT D. BRYSON, 0000 KENNETH R. SIBLEY, 0000 ROBERT E. ANDERSON, JR., 0000 BRIAN G. BUCK, 0000 JENNIFER L. SMITH, 0000 STEVEN E. ANDERSON, 0000 JOHN S. BULLDIS, 0000 MARK D. STOUP, 0000 JOSE Z. L. ANDIN, 0000 RICHARD K. BULLOCK, 0000 MICHELLE P. TILFORD, 0000 MICHAEL S. ANGLE, 0000 JEFFREY S. BURDETT, 0000 DAVID A. WHITEFORD, 0000 CHRISTOPHER T. ANTHONY, 0000 CHRISTOPHER W. BURELLI, 0000 LE THI ZIMMERMAN, 0000 HAROLD A. ARB, 0000 JOSHUA C. BURGESS, 0000 DANIEL F. ARCH, 0000 MICHAEL D. BURK, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN E. ARD, 0000 TIMOTHY J. BURKE, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JOHN H. ARMSTRONG, JR., 0000 JOSEPH K. BURNHAM, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JONATHAN D. ARNETT, 0000 ALVIN F. BURSE, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel CHARLES F. ARNOLD, JR., 0000 ANGELA J. BURTH, 0000 JOSEPH E. ARTHUR, 0000 THOMAS F. BURTSCHI, 0000 THOMAS M. ANGELO, 0000 REGINALD E. G. ASH III, 0000 FREDERICK E. BUSH III, 0000

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RICHARD D. BUTLER, 0000 PATRICK W. DAVIS, 0000 BRYAN T. GATES, 0000 STEVEN M. BUZON, 0000 MICHAEL J. DEAN, 0000 JEFFRY E. GATES, 0000 CHRISTINE M. BYERS, 0000 BRIAN J. DELAMATER, 0000 MICHAEL J. GAYER, JR., 0000 CHRISTOPHER L. BYROM, 0000 CHARLES J. DELAPP II, 0000 MICHAEL A. GEER, 0000 DENNIS O. BYTHEWOOD, 0000 JAMES W. DELOACH, 0000 GLEN M. GENOVE, 0000 STEVEN R. CABOSKY, 0000 JAMES M. DELONG, 0000 HOWARD A. GENTRY, 0000 WILLIAM M. CAHILL, 0000 SCOTT A. DELORENZI, 0000 DAVID P. GERHARDT, 0000 PAUL D. CAIRNEY, 0000 CHRISTOPHER DELOSSANTOS, 0000 KEVIN A. GIBBONS, 0000 PHILIP M. CALI, 0000 ELIZABETH A. DEMMONS, 0000 KEITH P. GIBSON, 0000 KENNETH D. CALLAHAN, 0000 THOMAS E. DEMPSEY III, 0000 ROBIN L. GIBSON, 0000 MICHAEL G. CANCELLIER, 0000 JEFFREY G. DEMUTH, 0000 TODD G. GIEFER, 0000 JIMMY R. CANLAS, 0000 GARY D. DENNEY, 0000 JAMES M. GIFFORD, JR., 0000 BRYAN H. CANNADY, 0000 CHAD P. DERANGER, 0000 JOHN W. GILES, JR., 0000 MONTE R. CANNON, 0000 ABNER DEVALLON, JR., 0000 ROBERT J. GILL, 0000 CHRISTOPHER E. CANTRELL, 0000 STEVEN N. DICKERSON, 0000 BRENT M. GILLESPIE, 0000 HOUSTON R. CANTWELL, 0000 BRIAN C. DICKINSON, 0000 BRYAN M. GILLESPIE, 0000 ANTHONY B. CAPOBIANCO II, 0000 MICHAEL A. DICKINSON, 0000 CHRISTOPHER W. GILMORE, 0000 MICHAEL R. CARDOZA, 0000 TOR F. DIETRICHS, 0000 CARMELO J. GIOVENCO, JR., 0000 SCOTT H. CARDOZO, 0000 STEVE A. DINZART, 0000 TIMOTHY F. GIRAS, 0000 JOEL L. CAREY, 0000 JAMES E. DITTUS, 0000 JOHN C. GLASS, 0000 LANCE A. CARMACK, 0000 BRANDON K. DOAN, 0000 MICHAEL P. GLEASON, 0000 STEVEN C. CARMICAL, 0000 FRANCIS T. DOIRON, 0000 ANDREW T. GOBER, 0000 DENNIS F. CARON, 0000 MICHAEL P. DOMBROWSKI, 0000 EDWARD R. GOETZ, 0000 BRIAN L. CARR, 0000 MICHAEL R. DOMBROWSKI, 0000 JOSEPH M. GOLOVACH, JR., 0000 STEPHEN T. CARSON, 0000 THOMAS R. DORL, 0000 ALEJANDRO GOMEZ, JR., 0000 ALAN M. CARVER, 0000 JOHN L. DORRIAN, 0000 JAIME GOMEZ, JR., 0000 KENNETH R. CARYER, 0000 PETER W. DOTY, 0000 HECTOR L. GONZALEZ, 0000 GREGORY T. CATARRA, 0000 ANNA M. DOUGLAS, 0000 LONGINOS GONZALEZ, JR., 0000 EUGENE M. CAUGHEY, 0000 CHARLES W. DOUGLASS, 0000 PEDRO I. GONZALEZ, 0000 TOBIN W. CAVALLARI, 0000 ROBERT A. DOWNEY, 0000 ROBERT A. GONZALEZ, 0000 JOSEPH R. CDEBACA, 0000 JAMES F. DOWNS, 0000 KRISTIN E. GOODWIN, 0000 BRYAN K. CESSNA, 0000 JEFFREY T. DOYLE, 0000 KEVIN J. GORDON, 0000 TIMOTHY P. CHAMERNIK, 0000 NORMAN A. DOZIER, 0000 GLEN L. GOSS, 0000 ROBERT L. CHARLESWORTH, 0000 ERIK A. DRAKE, 0000 DANIEL F. GOTTRICH, 0000 ROBERT M. CHAVEZ, 0000 KERRY A. DRAKE, 0000 GEORGE V. GOVAN, 0000 SAMUEL J. CHESNUT IV, 0000 THOMAS G. DRAPE, 0000 DONALD R. GRANNAN, 0000 JASON J. E. CHILDS, 0000 PAUL T. DRIESSEN, 0000 JARED W. GRANSTROM, 0000 VINCENT J. CHIOMA, 0000 PERCY E. DUNAGIN III, 0000 DARREN P. GRAY, 0000 DAVID B. CHISENHALL, JR., 0000 DAVID E. DUTCHER, 0000 JAMES E. GRAY, 0000 SEAN M. CHOQUETTE, 0000 DAVID W. DYE, 0000 RODNEY GRAY, 0000 DAVID P. CHRISMAN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER A. EAGAN, 0000 RONALD M. GRAY, 0000 KEVIN L. CHRIST, 0000 DARREN A. 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WHEELER, 0000 ROBERT T. ROMER, 0000 STEVEN J. STORCH, 0000 WESLEY L. WHITAKER, 0000 MARGARET M. ROMERO, 0000 WILLIAM M. STOWE III, 0000 GARY L. WHITE, 0000 LARRY D. ROOF, 0000 MARK E. STRATTON, 0000 SAMUEL G. WHITE III, 0000 RICHARD M. ROSA, 0000 SUZANNE M. STREETER, 0000 SHELDON G. WHITE, 0000 DOUGLAS W. ROTH, 0000 CHRISTOPHER R. STRICKLIN, 0000 STEVEN D. WHITE, 0000 KRISTINA L. ROTH, 0000 BRIAN R. STUART, 0000 TED N. WHITE, 0000 TARA K. ROUTSIS, 0000 GENA R. STUCHBERY, 0000 TODD A. WHITE, 0000 ROBERT J. ROWELL, 0000 STEVE S. SUGIYAMA, 0000 JAMES T. WICKTOM, 0000 WILLIAM J. ROWELL, 0000 CHERRYL B. SULLIVAN, 0000 SCOTT D. WIERZBANOWSKI, 0000 LEERNEST M. B. RUFFIN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER P. SULLIVAN, 0000 MARA C. WIGHT, 0000 JAMES R. RUFFING, 0000 SHANE T. SULLIVAN, 0000 LANCE R. WIKOFF, 0000 FRANK G. RUGGERI, 0000 TIMOTHY J. SUNDVALL, 0000 DAVID P. WILDER, 0000 BRYAN T. RUNKLE, 0000 DAVID K. SUTTON, 0000 VICTOR D. WILEY, 0000 CHAD W. RUSSELL, 0000 JASON K. SUTTON, 0000 RICHARD WILGOS, 0000 STEPHEN M. RUSSELL, 0000 RICHARD C. SUTTON, 0000 SHANE C. WILKERSON, 0000 MARK A. RUSSO, 0000 THOMAS T. SWAIM, 0000 BRETT D. WILKINSON, 0000 SUNCHLAR M. RUST, 0000 DAVID J. SWANKE, 0000 JON C. WILKINSON, 0000 ALLEN C. RUTH, 0000 DOUGLAS H. SWIFT, 0000 CHRISTOPHER S. WILKOWSKI, 0000 ANDREW J. RYAN, 0000 RANDALL A. TABOR, 0000 CHARLES L. WILLIAMS, 0000 PATRICK S. RYDER, 0000 DAVID A. TAYLOR, 0000 KENT A. WILLIAMS, 0000

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 9801 E:\2007SENATE\S19MR7.REC S19MR7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3289 PAUL N. WILLIAMS, 0000 THOMAS F. COLLICK, 0000 To be colonel DANIEL L. WILSON, 0000 PAUL A. DAWSON, 0000 JACQUELINE R. WILSON, 0000 VERONIQUE N. DEROUSELLE, 0000 MICHAEL A. WHITE, 0000 JOEL B. WILSON, 0000 MICHAEL P. DILLINGER, 0000 KEVIN A. WILSON, 0000 JOSHUA P. FALK, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SHAWN A. WILSON, 0000 CHRISTOPHER L. FERRETTI, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY STANLEY G. WILSON III, 0000 EVELYN R. FRASURE, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: WILLIAM V. WINANS, 0000 JOHN S. FREDLAND, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel RANDOLPH L. WINGE, 0000 LORI M. GILL, 0000 LYNN H. WINWARD, 0000 MELINDA L. GREENE, 0000 ANTHONY T. ROPER, 0000 MARK D. WITZEL, 0000 TOBIN C. GRIFFETH, 0000 JASON D. WOLF, 0000 ANTHONY S. GUNN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS IN THE GRADE PATRICK F. WOLFE, 0000 MICHAEL A. HATTON, 0000 INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE TIMOTHY A. WOLIVER, 0000 CRYSTAL D. HAYNES, 0000 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ANN WONGJIRU, 0000 FRANCIS D. HOLLIFIELD III, 0000 To be colonel CAROLYN L. WOOD, 0000 CANDACE L. HUNSTIGER, 0000 MARK A. WOODARD, 0000 KEVIN C. INGRAM, 0000 ERIC A. HANSEN, 0000 BOBBY C. WOODS, JR., 0000 ROBERT W. JARMAN, 0000 PASCAL O. UDEKWU, 0000 JAMES J. WOODS, JR., 0000 CHAD M. JESPERSEN, 0000 PETER J. VARLJEN, 0000 DALE W. WRIGHT, 0000 JENNY L. JOHNSON, 0000 TINA M. WYANT, 0000 AMY M. JORDAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR HERBERT D. WYMS, 0000 ANDREW KALAVANOS, 0000 APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE DIANA J. WYRTKI, 0000 AARON G. LAKE, 0000 UNITED STATES ARMY DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, SCOTT D. YANCY, 0000 SEAN P. LARDNER, 0000 U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: CULLA L. YARBOROUGH, 0000 HEATHER A. LENGEL, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel WALTER K. YAZZIE, 0000 KYLE W. LITTLE, 0000 MATTHEW H. YETISHEFSKY, 0000 MARK B. MCKIERNAN, 0000 STEVEN S. GELBERT, 0000 YOUNGKUN S. YU, 0000 TYLER E. MERKEL, 0000 KENNETH J. YUNEVICH, 0000 JOHN E. OWEN, 0000 To be major TIMOTHY A. ZACHARIAS, 0000 CHRISTOPHER S. PEIFER, 0000 PATRICK R. MCBREARTY, 0000 DENNIS K. ZAHN, 0000 JOY L. PRIMOLI, 0000 SCOTTIE L. ZAMZOW, 0000 LARRY E. PRUITT, 0000 f JAMES C. ZEGEL, 0000 TARA L. SHAMHART, 0000 MATTHEW S. ZICKAFOOSE, 0000 TAMMIE L. SLEDGE, 0000 DUSTIN P. ZIEGLER, 0000 GLENN A. SPENCER, 0000 CONFIRMATIONS MATTHEW E. ZUBER, 0000 ANTHONY SPRATLEY, 0000 PAUL M. ZULUAGA, 0000 JON B. STANLEY, 0000 Executive nominations confirmed by ANNAMARIE ZURLINDEN, 0000 MICHAEL J. TABER, 0000 the Senate March 19, 2007: BRIAN M. THOMPSON, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRENDON K. TUKEY, 0000 IN THE NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JEFFERSON H. WEST, 0000 FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN C. WIGGLESWORTH, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be major DANIELLE M. WILKERSON, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JOSHUA D. YANOV, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND JENNIFER S. AARON, 0000 FRANK YOON, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: LANCE A. AIUMOPAS, 0000 ROBERT S. ZAUNER, 0000 WILLIAM J. ANNEXSTAD, 0000 To be Admiral OMAR S. ASHMAWY, 0000 IN THE ARMY ADM. TIMOTHY J. KEATING, 0000 ANTHONY W. BELL, 0000 RON M. BLAZE, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE AIR FORCE DANIEL J. BREEN, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ALLAN S. BROCK, 0000 ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ADRIAN L. BROWN, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- ANTHONY C. CAMILLI, 0000 To be colonel CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION KRISTIN M. CASTIGLIA, 0000 KATHLEEN S. LOPER, 0000 DAVID H. CAZIER, 0000 601: BRADLEY A. CLEVELAND, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be General KHARMA S. CLIFFORDALLMON, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE SHAWN M. CLINE, 0000 ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: LT. GEN. VICTOR E. RENUART, JR., 0000

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TRIBUTE TO MARY K. PODESTA leagues. He was a founding and charter mem- Lieutenant Colonel Kevin P. Mastin is a su- ber of the National Air Traffic Controllers As- premely skilled and decorated command pilot HON. NANCY PELOSI sociation, and has been elected the union fa- who has spent thousands of hours in the air, OF CALIFORNIA cility representative at three different facilities. many of them twisting, turning and barrel roll- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Additionally, Mark has offered his service on ing as a United States Air Force Thunderbird. national, regional, and local committees for Monday, March 19, 2007 Displaying absolute command over his aircraft, both the Federal Aviation Administration and Colonel Mastin has flown several Thunderbird Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. air shows as the Lead Solo, delighting count- to pay tribute to Mary K. Podesta, and those Throughout his career, Mark has received less onlookers with his precise maneuvers and who loved her especially her sons John and numerous performance awards, letters of com- daring routines. His peerless ability and per- Tony. mendation, and incentive awards for his great fect unison with his fellow Thunderbirds com- Known affectionately as ‘‘Mama Podesta’’ to work and effort. bine for one powerful, awe-inspiring show in friends, neighbors, and many of us here in Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join the sky. Congress, Mary was a fixture in the Wash- me in honoring Mark R. Bohn, whose 32 years ington political scene for more than two dec- of federal service for this country, as well as But Colonel Mastin is much more than a ades. tremendous commitment to and care for his showman. Born in my district in Dansville, NY, Mary was born in Chicago to Greek immi- colleagues, is a shining example for all of us. Colonel Mastin has led a life of service and grant parents. Upon marrying John Podesta deep commitment to his country. After grad- f Sr., she devoted herself to raising her two uating from Dansville Central School in 1981, sons, John and Tony, and instilling in them a RECOGNIZING TRAVIS WEAVER Colonel Mastin enlisted in the Air Force. He love of country and a commitment to public FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF would eventually head off to the West Coast service which they both demonstrate today. EAGLE SCOUT after being assigned to the 92nd Munitions With the death of her husband nearly 30 Maintenance Squadron at Fairchild Air Force years ago, she moved to Washington to be HON. SAM GRAVES Base in Washington State. From there, Colo- close to John and Tony. Her sons had a his- OF MISSOURI nel Mastin attended Washington State Univer- tory of hosting prominent fundraisers and so- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity, entering the Air Force Reserve Officer cials, but it was Mary who turned them into Training Corps and graduating in 1988 as a truly family affairs. Monday, March 19, 2007 commissioned officer. He received his wings a Raised Greek, and married to an Italian, Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly year later and, after more pilot training, left to Mary was a tremendous cook. Her meatball pause to recognize Travis Weaver, a very fly over the skies of Texas at Laughlin Air recipe was as delicious as it was secret. special young man who has exemplified the Force Base as an Instructor Pilot and Flight When I visited, she always made sure she finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by Examiner. had an order for me ‘‘to go.’’ taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of Her astute political advice and encourage- After honing and developing his aircraft America Troop 249 and in earning the most skills further, Colonel Mastin became an F– ment provided even more nourishment than prestigious award of Eagle Scout. 15C Flight Commander at Mountain Home Air the food she prepared. And though she count- Travis has been very active with his troop, Force Base in Idaho, flying 46 combat mis- ed a President, and numerous congressional participating in many Scout activities. Over the sions in Operations Provide Comfort and leaders among her close friends, it was her years Travis has been involved with Scouting, Southern Watch. Then following an assign- close relationships with her own family of he has not only earned numerous merit ment at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, which she was most proud. badges, but also the respect of his family, As we pay tribute to Mary, we take comfort peers, and community. Colonel Mastin began his run as a Thunder- in our fond memories of her. I extend my Travis’s dedication to his school work at bird, flying in the 2000 and 2001 air show sea- deepest condolences to the many who loved West Platte High School has been excellent. sons. As a Thunderbird stationed at Nellis Air Mary, especially her sons John and Tony, her Travis has also contributed significantly to the Force Base in Nevada, he flew as the Oppos- sister Evelyn, and her three grandchildren and community, through his planning and organi- ing Solo and then the Lead Solo, showcasing two great-grandchildren. I hope it is a comfort zation of a project for the Platte City Parks his supreme and expanding aircraft talents. to them that so many people are praying for and Recreation department, which included Moving on from his Thunderbird tour, Colo- them and mourning their loss at this sad time. the addition of a brand new picnic and play- nel Mastin became Director of Operations of f ground area. the 557th Flying Squadron at the United IN RECOGNITION OF MARK R. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join States Air Force Academy in 2002. In July BOHN me in commending Travis Weaver for his ac- 2004, Colonel Mastin then assumed duties as complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- Commander of the 479th Operations Support HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Squadron at Moody Air Force Base in Geor- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. OF OHIO gia. Two years later, Colonel Mastin would be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f come Deputy Chief of Air Combat Command’s Flight Operations Division at Langley Air Force Monday, March 19, 2007 TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT Base in Virginia, the position he holds today. Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise COLONEL KEVIN P. MASTIN Devoted to his country, Colonel Mastin is today in recognition of Mark R. Bohn for his also a devoted family man. Together with his dedication to his colleges and for his 32 years HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS wife Joni, Colonel Mastin has two beautiful of federal service to his country. OF NEW YORK children, daughter Ashley and son Travis. Mark began his federal career back in 1974, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where he served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 Thus, Madam Speaker, in recognition of his years. In 1978, he joined the Federal Aviation Monday, March 19, 2007 tremendous military career, his more than Administration as an Air Traffic Control Spe- Mr. REYNOLDS. Madam Speaker, with 4,200 flying hours, his esteemed military deco- cialist. He worked in various facilities, includ- great pride and delight I rise today to honor a rations, his sense of family and his service to ing Cleveland Hopkins Air Traffic Control highly talented and dedicated airman who has the United States of America, I ask that this Tower, where he ably served for 15 years. entertained thousands with his skill and con- Honorable Body join me in honoring Thunder- Mark has, throughout the years, shown a tinues to serve his country with expertise, bird Pilot and Dansville, New York native, strong commitment to and care for his col- commitment, and leadership. Lieutenant Colonel Kevin P. Mastin.

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Madam Speaker, I rise great appreciation and delight I rise today to Guard played a crucial role in the watershed today in remembrance of George Becker, a honor a respected and dedicated legislator, defeat of Morgan and his Confederate cavalry. man who was an activist, a respected union educator and community member who for During World War I and World War II the organizer and a tireless champion that pro- more than 50 years continues to serve his 112th Engineer Battalion was deployed over- tected worker’s rights. hometown of Wheatfield, New York. seas and was later regarded as being one of George Becker was the sixth international Niagara County Legislator William L. Ross the ‘‘most well disciplined and highly com- president of the United Steelworkers. For 7 has led a life deeply connected and committed petent’’ engineer units. years George provided a booming voice that to Niagara; the place where he was born and Ever humble about their job, the 112th, expressed the frustrations and concerns of the raised, where he became an educator and a when deployed to support an Air Force unit, steelworkers, while demanding that they be mentor, and where he is now a respected and sent tokens of appreciation to those that of- treated with dignity and decency. He sought to effective leader. fered assistance during the Battalion’s deploy- unite the workers by educating them, and Through his distinguished professional ca- ment. The 112th Engineer Battalion unit exem- launched a program aimed at involving the reer, his athletic talent and his spirit to make plifies the honor that comes to mind when workers in addressing their interests to politi- his community a better place, Bill Ross has looking toward the past, present, and future of cians. left a lasting mark since graduating from the the Ohio Army National Guard. When his brothers and sisters faced job in- Niagara Falls School System. After gradua- The courage of the Ohio Army National security, George courageously fought for their tion, Mr. Ross took a football scholarship to Guard’s 112th Engineer Battalion does not rights. The campaign by George and the union Michigan State University where he went on to merely extend to matters abroad. When dis- workers was victorious, and showed Ameri- win a National Championship in 1952 and play aster shook the South, the 112th Engineer’s cans that a union still had the ability to protect in the esteemed Rose Bowl game in 1954. Battalion swiftly acted to help the victims of the rights of members. He believed that only After serving as an R.O.T.C. Officer after Hurricane Rita. This unit was and is always a union could protect the working class, a sen- college, Bill would take his football prowess, ready to help when needed. When called to timent he expressed after visiting the workers military discipline and love of education back help their brothers and sisters fight the war on of many non-unionized corporations. to Niagara County. In 1956, Bill began a ca- terrorism, the 112th Engineer Battalion exem- George’s concern for the mental and phys- reer in education that would span 47 years plified the National Guard mantra to ‘‘Respond ical well-being of union workers led to the pro- and shape a countless number of young lives when called and be ready. ‘‘ The never wan- posal of Occupational Safety and Health Act in Wheatfield. Bill became the first football ing support and readiness to help has made (OSHA) safety standards for those exposed to coach at Niagara Wheatfield in 1958, and in the 112th Engineer Unit the pride of their com- lead and arsenic. Because of his endless work 1977 became the Director of Physical Edu- munity. on implementing OSHA safety standards, cation, athletics and recreation of the Niagara Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join workers whose health was affected by their Wheatfield School District. Both in the class- me in honoring the Ohio National Guard’s job would not suffer loss of pay when taking room and on the field, Bill was devoted to 112th Engineer Battalion. time off. teaching and improving the youth of Niagara George died February 3rd, 2007 after a long f County, believing in the importance of a well- battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving rounded education and the duty of schools to PERSONAL EXPLANATION wife, Jane; his wonderful sons, George, Greg not only help produce good students, but good and Matthew; his ten grandchildren; his great citizens. grandchildren and his sister Jacqueline Straus. HON. GEORGE MILLER Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join That sense of dedication and service cul- OF CALIFORNIA me in honoring the memory of George Becker, minated when Bill Ross was elected to rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resent his Town of Wheatfield in the Niagara a major proponent for worker’s rights in the in- Monday, March 19, 2007 dustrial workforce. County Legislature. Twice elected Chairman, first in 1989 and again in 2004, Bill, through it Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam f all, has been an insightful and vital leader for Speaker, on Thursday, March 15, 2007, I was RECOGNIZING TYLER R. RUOFF Niagara County. In times of tremendous chal- unable to attend votes due to illness. FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF lenges for his town and his region, Bill has Were I present, I would have voted in the EAGLE SCOUT been strong and steady, making his home a following manner: (1) H. Res. 242—providing better place. To this day, Bill serves his con- for the consideration of H.R. 1362, Account- HON. SAM GRAVES stituents and his neighbors with skill and tre- ability in Contracting Act—‘‘yea’’; (2) On mo- OF MISSOURI mendous care, earning respect as he has tion to recommit H.R. 1362 with instructions— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moved his community forward. ‘‘nay’’; (3) H.R. 1362—The Accountability in Thus, Madam Speaker, in recognition of his Contracting Act—‘‘aye.’’ Monday, March 19, 2007 more than 50 years of serving the Niagara re- f Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly gion, as an educator, an administrator, a legis- HONORING JUDGE ROBERT M. pause to recognize Tyler Ruoff, a very special lator, a leader and a neighbor, I ask that this STEPTOE young man who has exemplified the finest Honorable Body join me in honoring Mr. Wil- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- liam L. Ross. ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- f HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO ica, Troop 60, and in earning the most pres- OF WEST VIRGINIA tigious award of Eagle Scout. IN RECOGNITION OF THE OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tyler has been very active with his troop, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD’S 112TH Monday, March 19, 2007 participating in many scout activities. Over the ENGINEER BATTALION many years Tyler has been involved with Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today scouting, he has not only earned numerous HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH to respectfully request that my colleagues here merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- OF OHIO in the House of Representatives join me in ily, peers, and community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulating Robert M. Steptoe for being Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join named the 2007 Distinguished Citizen by the me in commending Tyler R. Ruoff for his ac- Monday, March 19, 2007 Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise of America. ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the today in honor of the Ohio Army National Born on May 15, 1920 in Clarksburg, WV, highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Guard’s 112th Engineer Battalion, and to cele- Robert M. Steptoe has spent his entire life in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MR8.004 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E575 service to his family, community, and country. has paved the way for numerous artists, but In 1988, Joyce Snow Feather Mahaney He and his wife, Sarah, will soon celebrate 65 also has left a lasting impact on music that is founded the Toledo-based American Indian years of marriage and are the proud parents still being felt today. Intertribal Association. The purpose of the or- of 4 children, Robert, Philip, Sally, and James. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join ganization is to preserve and showcase Amer- They also have 9 grandchildren and 5 great- me in honoring the Hardest Working Man in ican Indian culture through community activi- grandchildren with one on the way. Show Business, James Brown, whose inspira- ties. Her incredible leadership has developed He served his country faithfully during World tion and genius will continue to touch the lives the Association as a premiere showcase of War II in the United States Navy in both Eu- of generations to come. Native American culture, language, and spirit. rope and the Pacific, attaining the rank of lieu- f Several hundred Native Americans participate tenant commander. His long list of public serv- in the organization’s ongoing activities such ice also includes a stint as assistant pros- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH as: The Toledo Pow Wow, cultural programs, ecuting attorney for Berkeley County, four BIRTHDAY OF WINNIE DOSS and the annual summer solstice ceremony at terms in the West Virginia House of Dele- the site of the Battle of Fallen Timbers of gates, and two terms in the West Virginia HON. MIKE ROGERS 1794. State Senate. The Honorable Judge Robert M. OF ALABAMA An adult education teacher, she was also Steptoe also served on the West Virginia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Executive Secretary at the Toledo Museum of Court of Claims from 1989 to 2001. In addi- Monday, March 19, 2007 Art, served as executive director of the Cleve- tion, Mr. Steptoe served as chairman of the land Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program, board for Peoples National Bank for several Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, and director of the Eagle Wing Program in To- decades and has been an active member of I would like to pay tribute to a very special oc- ledo and other Native American programs in Trinity Episcopal Church since 1949. casion today—Mrs. Winnie Martha Doss’s northern Ohio. Throughout his life, Robert Steptoe has 100th birthday. Mrs. Doss will gather with her Although she spent the last three decades been an active supporter of the Boy Scouts of friends and family to mark the occasion on of her life in Ohio, Joyce Snow Feather America. As a youngster, he was a Boy Scout March 17, 2007. Mahaney has maintained her deep roots in the and all four of his children followed in his foot- Mrs. Doss currently resides in the Jackson- Turtle Mountain area, visiting family and steps as Scouts with his wife, Sarah, serving ville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Jack- friends and offering presentations in the com- as den mother. His contribution to Scouting sonville, Alabama. Mrs. Doss spent 30 years munity which captured the spirit of the indige- will always be appreciated and I am pleased working at Avondale Textile Mills. She has nous people, the sacred land of her ancestors to see that he is being recognized for his life- four children, 12 grandchildren, 29 great- and the rich cultural heritage of the Plains long service to his community. grandchildren and 22 great-great-grand- Ojibwe. In closing, I want to thank my colleagues in children. Mrs. Doss spends her time working An award-winning poet, she has written and the United States House of Representatives on word search puzzles and crocheting. She self-published poetry books, Prairie Winds and for joining me in recognizing Mr. Robert M. enjoys receiving cards and uses them to deco- Spirit of Dakota. In fact, the threads of this Steptoe as the 2007 Distinguished Citizen of rate the walls of her room. Ojibwe Prayer were woven deep into the fab- the Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy I salute this remarkable woman for her long ric of the life of Joyce Snow Feather Mahaney, Scouts of America. life, and dedication to family. and describe her legacy most eloquently. f f OJIBWE PRAYER IN REMEMBRANCE OF JAMES MARKING WOMEN’S HISTORY Oh Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the MONTH winds And whose breath gives life to BROWN everyone, Hear me. I come to you as one of your many children; HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH HON. MARCY KAPTUR I am weak .... I am small... I need your OF OHIO OF OHIO wisdom and your strength. Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever behold the red and purple sunsets Monday, March 19, 2007 Monday, March 19, 2007 Make my hands respect the things you Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, marking have made. And make my ears sharp so I may hear your today to honor the lifelong achievements of Women’s History Month, I would like to com- voice. the Godfather of Soul, James Joseph Brown, memorate the life of a woman in our district, Make me wise, so that I may understand who changed American music forever. Over Joyce Snow Feather Mahaney. Though she what you have taught my people and his more than five-decade-long career, Mr. passed away last year, her memory and her The lessons you have hidden in each Brown affected and evolved countless music spirit continue. She is truly a woman who leaf and each rock. genres while leaving his enduring signature made a difference, and whose efforts echo be- I ask for wisdom and strength Not to be su- style and grace for everyone to admire. yond her lifetime. perior to my brothers, but to be able to Born in rural South Carolina during the The great-great-granddaughter to Chief fight my greatest enemy, myself. Make me ever ready to come before you with Great Depression, Mr. Brown learned very Kaishpa Gourneau, great-great-granddaughter clean hands and a straight eye. quickly the value of hard work and dedication, to Chief Sasswain, Henry Poitra and great- So as life fades away as a fading sunset. from picking cotton to shining shoes to wash- great-great-great-granddaughter to Chief My spirit may come to you without shame. ing dishes. A self-taught musician and per- Gaytay Manomin (Old Wild Rice), a member f former, Mr. Brown arrived on the music scene of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indi- in 1955 and soon started releasing hit records. ans, Joyce Mahaney grew up on the Turtle IN RECOGNITION OF SERBIAN NA- Mr. Brown’s influence was not isolated to Mount Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. TIONAL UNIVERSITY ‘‘VUK merely music, but extended into local commu- Her Indian name Snow Feather (Koonea STEFANOVIC KARADZICH’’ nities by sponsoring youth programs, investing Meguen) was given to her by her great-grand- in African American businesses, and speaking mother, Cecelia Malaterre. A Naming Cere- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH at high schools across the country. Through- mony was done by her adopted father, Francis OF OHIO out the 1960’s, Mr. Brown was not only a fre- Eagle Heart Cree of Turtle Mountain, who is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quent name atop the music charts by releas- also the local spiritual leader and medicine ing singles like ‘‘Papa’s Got a Brand New man in the area. Monday, March 19, 2007 Bag’’ and ‘‘I Got You (I Feel Good),’’ but also She attended the Ojibwe Indian School, Tur- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise an outspoken advocate for the Civil Rights tle Mountain Community High School, and today to commemorate the 20th Anniversary movement. Minot State University where she received a of the Serbian National University ‘‘Vuk Mr. Brown’s trendsetting stage perform- degree in Education. She also attended the Stefanovic Karadzich’’, which is affiliated with ances and groundbreaking musical innova- American Indian Training Institute in Albu- the Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in tions are just a few of the many legacies he querque, New Mexico and the University of Parma, Ohio. Founded in 1987, this pres- has left behind. From his Rock and Roll Hall Toledo. She came to Ohio in the 1970s fol- tigious university has dedicated itself to pro- of Fame induction in 1968 to being a 2003 lowing her marriage to Toledo native, Russell moting and educating the public on Serbian Kennedy Center Honoree, Mr. Brown not only Mahaney. They raised two children. culture and history.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MR8.009 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS E576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 19, 2007 Among its many achievements, Serbian Na- properties in Beverly Hills, Palm Springs, At- California Grantmakers; the John Gardener tional University established an endowment lantic City and Scottsdale. He raises thorough- Center at Stanford University, the Coalition of fund at The Ohio State University’s Hilander bred racehorses on his ranch in Carmel, CA Community Foundations for Youth; and the Room, which provides an environment for stu- and owns St. Clerans Manor, an 18th century Richmond Children’s Foundation. dents to advance the language, heritage, and estate, near Galway, Ireland. Today the friends, family and colleagues of traditions of the Serbian people. In addition, In 2001, Merv returned to singing with the Mike Howe have come together to celebrate the University supports the Serbian Orthodox release of the album ‘‘It’s Like a Dream,’’ and not only his retirement, but also his legacy of Church, Cleveland Institute of Music and simi- this year his production company began pre- service, and his permanent and positive im- lar schools in Serbia. production on a new syndicated game show, pact on our community. On this very special The Serbian National University is dedicated ‘‘Let’s Play Crossword,’’ which is expected to day, I join all of them in thanking and saluting to and inspired by the works and achieve- air in September. Mike for his profound contributions to Califor- ments of Vuk Stefanovic Karadzich. During the I am proud to ask my colleagues to join me nia’s 9th Congressional district, our country 18th and 19th Century, Vuk Karadzich found- in saluting Merv Griffin for his lifetime of ex- and our world. ed the modern Serbian language and devel- traordinary accomplishments, and in express- f oped the Serbian Cyrillic alphabet. Vuk ing our appreciation for his support of the Karadzich received a degree of Doctor of Phi- Louis Warschaw Prostate Cancer Center. IN HONOR OF THE ARC OF WAR- REN COUNTY’S NEWEST SERVICE losophy from the University of Jena, Germany f and was knighted by the country of Russia. TO NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY’S One of the many legacies of Vuk Karadzich HONORING MICHAEL HOWE DISABLED COMMUNITY that the Serbian National University carries on today is the mission of bridging the gap be- HON. BARBARA LEE HON. SCOTT GARRETT tween Serbian and American cultures. OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW JERSEY Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in honoring the Serbian National University Monday, March 19, 2007 Monday, March 19, 2007 ‘‘Vuk Stefanovic Karadzich’’ for all the amaz- ing contributions they have made to the ad- Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam vancement of Serbian and American culture. honor the extraordinary career of Michael Speaker, today, the Arc of Warren County, May the good work that they have done en- Howe. Mike served as the president of the New Jersey will break ground on their newest dure into the future. East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) in group home at Camp Warren. The Arc has long presented a wide array of services to in- f Oakland from 1993 until 2006. Throughout his career, Mike has been known for his tireless dividuals with developmental disabilities TRIBUTE TO MERV GRIFFIN work on behalf of the East Bay community. throughout this corner of Northwest New Jer- This year Mike, who currently serves as the sey. They are now expanding into residential HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN EBCF president emeritus, celebrates his re- services with this barrier-free home for six OF CALIFORNIA tirement after more than a decade of unparal- adults, which they hope to have open by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leled service to that organization, and many end of the year. Monday, March 19, 2007 more to the 9th Congressional District. The Arc of Warren County was founded Mike holds a B.A. in sociology from the Uni- more than 50 years ago by parents, edu- Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay cators, and others who wanted to meet the tribute to a truly outstanding gentleman, Merv versity of San Francisco, as well as an M.A. and an ABD in sociology from the University needs of children with developmental disabil- Griffin. Merv is a distinguished entertainer and ities in a comprehensive way. It is part of a business entrepreneur, as well as a man who of California, Davis. Before joining the EBCF, Mike was the senior planning and evaluation national network that serves more than 3 mil- is deeply committed to helping others. lion people across the country every year. The Merv is a special friend of the Louis officer for the Marin Community Foundation from 1986 until 1993. Prior to that, he was a more than 1,000 people that the Warren Warschaw Prostate Cancer Center and gives County chapter serves each year receive qual- generously of his time and energy to fight this professor of Sociology and founding dean of the College of Professional Studies at the Uni- ity services ranging from residential to recre- disease. As a prostate cancer survivor, he is ation to advocacy. deeply aware of the importance of medical re- versity of San Francisco, where he was also tenured as an associate professor. Arc staff and volunteers not only help the search being done by the Center which was disabled individuals, but also their families. established by the Warschaw Family at Cedar Mike came to the East Bay Community Foundation in 1993. Under his leadership, the And, in the process, they provide a great serv- Sinai Medical Center in memory of Louis, their ice to the community at large. The Arc helps beloved husband and father. EBCF evolved from a small grant-making or- ganization into one of the top 50 community these individuals live more self-sufficiently and Merv is one of the world’s great performers. blend seamlessly into the community around He began his distinguished career as a singer foundations in the country. Mike’s work was central to the EBCF’s transformation into an them. And, the tremendous support they get at 19, and shortly thereafter formed his own from people of all walks of life throughout record label, Panda Records. His self-released organization that is known for leading change- making initiatives that successfully solve com- Warren County speaks volumes as to their album ‘‘Songs by Merv Griffin’’ was the first success. American album recorded on magnetic tape. munity problems. Working with government f Freddy Martin, impressed with Merv’s talent, agencies, non-profit organizations, business asked him to tour with his orchestra. Four leaders an civic groups, Mike has sought to CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNI- years later, Merv started as a solo performer, improve after-school programs for youth; pre- VERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS scoring a number one hit with ‘‘I’ve Got a vent street crime and violence; provide arts MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM Lovely Bunch of Coconuts.’’ education; enhance land-use planning to in- In 1958 Merv launched his brilliant television corporate features for sustainable commu- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS nities; and expand community philanthropy. career as host of the game shows ‘‘Play your OF TEXAS Mike has attracted new expertise and funding Hunch’’ and ‘‘Keep Talking. ‘‘In 1963, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hosted and produced ‘‘Word for Word. ‘‘ The to the EBCF, which now makes grants to Monday, March 19, 2007 following year, he produced the incredibly suc- more than 1,000 non-profit organizations, pri- cessful ‘‘Jeopardy’’ and followed that with marily in the East Bay. His efforts have made Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise ‘‘Wheel of Fortune.’’ These two shows estab- the EBCF a world-class institution for commu- today to recognize the outstanding achieve- lished Merv as a television legend. nity leadership and social change, and have ment of the University of North Texas basket- Merv was also much admired and respected touched countless lives here in the 9th con- ball team on defeating Arkansas State Univer- as a television talk show host. Among his gressional District and beyond. sity, by a score of 83–75, to win the school’s most interesting and controversial guests were In addition to his stellar work leading the first ever Sunbelt Conference title. journalists Adele Rogers St. John, futurist EBCF, Mike has been and continues to be The Mean Green’s 23 wins this season are Buckminster Fuller, writer Norman Mailer, and heavily involved in a number of other boards the most in team history. Furthermore, this philosopher Bertrand Russell. and organizations here in the Bay Area. He most recent win clinched North Texas a spot In addition to his show business success, serves on the boards of organizations such as in the prestigious NCAA Tournament for the Merv is a real estate magnate with prestigious the Institute for Community Peace; Northern first time since the 1987–88 season.

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This victory was a combined effort and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f would not have been possible if it was not for Monday, March 19, 2007 the incredible work ethic demonstrated by HONORING BRONZE STAR these athletes and coaches. I extend my sin- Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- RECIPIENT PAUL BAKER troduce the District of Columbia Hatch Act Re- cere congratulations to Head Coach Johnny form Act of 2007 to eliminate discriminatory HON. JAMES T. WALSH Jones, University of North Texas President treatment of the District of Columbia which still OF NEW YORK Gretchen M. Bataille, as well as the members falls under the federal Hatch Act, as it did be- of the UNT Men’s Basketball Team. fore the Congress made the District an inde- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am proud of these young men—their vic- pendent jurisdiction that today enacts its own Monday, March 19, 2007 tory in Sunbelt Conference and their efforts local laws. This bill would retain federal Hatch Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, during the NCAA tournament. Not only am I Act authority concerning prohibited partisan I rise today in tribute to Mr. Paul Baker, recipi- and political activity that applies to every state honored to serve as their U.S. Representative, ent of the prestigious Bronze Star Medal with upon receipt of federal funds or functions, and Combat Distinguishing Device in recognition of but I am proud to be a University of North importantly, would require the District to enact Texas alumnus. his actions on February 19, 1945 at Iwo Jima. its own local version of the Hatch Act barring The Battle of Iwo Jima was a crucial victory similar local violations, to become effective. f in World War II against the Japanese. On the This bill, of course, would automatically be morning of February 19th, 1945, the first of held over for congressional review as required 70,000 Marines and Sailors, including Phar- THE UNFORTUNATE TWO-YEAR by the Home Rule Act. In any case, local macist’s Mate First Class Paul Baker, U.S. ANNIVERSARY OF CHINA’S ANTI- Hatch Act violations in the District are rare, but Navy, landed on Iwo Jima. By the end of the SECESSION LAW the District needs its own Hatch Act to fully battle 35 days later, the Allies were victorious, account and be responsible for local viola- but suffered over 25,000 casualties, including tions, with which only a local, objective body over 5,000 deaths. HON. PETE SESSIONS would be most familiar. This bill will leave in place the federal Hatch On that initial morning of the invasion, Petty OF TEXAS Act restrictions that apply to other jurisdictions Officer Paul Baker, was among the first infan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the use of official authority, specifically as try troops to land on the island. Baker was it relates to elections; the solicitation, accept- rendered unconscious by a Japanese artillery Monday, March 19, 2007 ance, or receiving of political campaign con- shell that struck his ship. Upon regaining con- sciousness, despite his injuries and without re- Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, two years tributions; the prohibitions on running for pub- lic office in partisan elections; and the use of gard for his own safety, Baker began treating ago, China passed its anti-secession law, on-duty time and resources to engage in par- multiple injured Marines, refusing medical codifying its use of force against Taiwan. De- tisan campaign activity where federal funds or treatment for his own injuries to save the lives spite Taiwan’s pleas for friendship and world- responsibilities are involved. My bill would re- of his fallen comrades. Only after all of the wide condemnation of the legislation, China move only the federal Hatch Act jurisdiction wounded Marines had been transferred to the has continued its military buildup along the that applies solely to the District of Columbia medical personnel on the USS Sanborn, did coast of Taiwan and heightened its rhetoric and would require the District to have its own Petty Officer Baker allow himself to be treated. against the people of Taiwan. The 23 million local Hatch Act, like every other jurisdiction, Petty Officer Baker displayed the highest people of Taiwan feel insecure and worry instead of requiring the Office of Personnel level of dedication and selflessness by his courageous actions that day. He is a shining about present or future military confrontations Management (OPM) and its Special Counsel example of the heroism and valor that was in the Taiwan Strait. to devote staff time and other resources on in- vestigation, fact-finding and judgment of unfa- displayed by so many of our troops during Even more ominously, China recently suc- miliar local matters. World War II. On Friday, March 23rd Sec- cessfully tested an anti-satellite missile, threat- Indeed, the OPM has asked for the federal retary of the Navy Donald Winter will person- ening the surveillance satellites of India, guidance my bill offers. In recent cases, OPM ally present Mr. Baker with this Bronze Star Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the United cited an ANC commissioner (Advisory Neigh- with Combat ‘‘V’’ at a ceremony in Irondequoit, States, Europe and Russia. China’s develop- borhood Commissioner) for violations of the New York. I am proud to use this opportunity ment of space-based technology will seriously Hatch Act when he ran for higher office, even to publicly recognize Mr. Baker and to con- gratulate him and his family on this long over- threaten U.S. military operations and world though ANC commissioners are ‘‘elected offi- cials’’ under local laws. The application of the due recognition. peace. This action, when combined with other Hatch Act to ANC commissioners has been f actions by the PRC, should raise serious con- selectively enforced by OPM. For example, re- cerns among my colleagues about future cently OPM filed cases charging Hatch Act A TRIBUTE TO LILIAN moves that China may conduct. violations against an ANC commissioner run- KAWARATANI For the sake of world peace, I urge my col- ning for the D.C. Council but did not file when leagues to continue to speak out against the several members of the current City Council HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Chinese military buildup. China’s military in- ran for the Council from positions as ANC OF CALIFORNIA commissioners. The present law results in timidations against Taiwan pose a serious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES possible violation of the federal Hatch Act threat to the well-being of the peaceful 23 mil- Monday, March 19, 2007 while leaving OPM with local responsibility that lion people that reside in Democratic Taiwan. does not implicate its federal jurisdiction. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today It is in our best interests for people on both The House recognized that the present fed- to honor Mrs. Lilian Kawaratani, of Monterey sides of the Taiwan Strait to live in peace and eral Hatch Act jurisdiction over the District was Park, California. Each year in March, in rec- any military action against Taiwan will lead to inappropriate and obsolete by removing this ognition of Women’s History Month, we pay chaos and destruction for many countries in federal responsibility several years ago, but special tribute to the contributions and sac- the region. As a start to maintaining this crit- the Senate failed to act. The District should rifices made by our nation’s women. ical peace on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, bear this local responsibility. My bill will elimi- Lilian was born in Honolulu, Hawaii where she was raised. She enrolled at the University China should rescind its anti-secession legisla- nate the double indignity of placing a local burden on the federal government and depriv- of Hawaii. After completing the Fifth Year Pro- tion now. This legislation should have never ing the District of a responsibility, which only gram for Teachers, Lilian left Hawaii for New been adopted by the Chinese, and therefore I local jurisdictions familiar with local laws can York where she attended Columbia University ask for its immediate repeal. be expected to handle responsibly. Teachers College and received her M.A. in

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John’s accomplishments in the community One letter of thanks from a soldier serving Upon graduation from Columbia Teacher’s are too many to list here, but some of his in Afghanistan reads ‘‘Your care package got College, Lilian moved to Monterey Park and most notable include: membership in Los our soldiers smiling after a long day.’’ Madam began teaching at Euclid Ave. Elementary Compadres del Rio, membership in the Rio Speaker, as a veteran of the Iraq war, I rise School in East Los Angeles. After taking time Mesa High School Boosters Club, and a today on behalf of American soldiers to thank off to raise her children, Lilian returned to founding, charter membership in the Mexican- Wendy Miller and her neighbors for their teaching for the Alhambra School District’s American Golf Association. unending dedication and generosity. Adult Education ESL program until she retired John’s passions included golfing, gardening, f in 1999. camping at Lake Cachuma, backyard bar- Lilian has demonstrated a strong commit- becues with family and friends, and listening IN THE GAME OF LIFE ment to community service. Lilian was a Board to mariachi music. Member and Coordinator for the United Meth- John was well-known throughout the com- HON. JOE WILSON odist Pre-School’s Mother Helpers Program. munity for cooking his famous ‘‘tripas’’ and his OF SOUTH CAROLINA She has held various positions for the PTA, secret salsa recipe. He made friends every- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served on the GATE Advisory Board, and vol- where he went, and could never go anywhere Monday, March 19, 2007 unteered as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader. in the community without someone recog- Mrs. Kawaratani has also held various offices nizing him. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam at the California Council of Adult Education, On March 4, 2007, John passed away from Speaker, in tribute of slain Marine Jimmy where in 1988 she was awarded the CALCO a sudden illness. He will be greatly missed by Regan, Albert Carey Caswell, United States Award for Excellence in Teaching. Lilian also his wife, Frances; son, John Jr.; daughters, Capitol Tour Guide, penned the following serves as the Membership Chair for the Rosemary and Barbara; grandchildren, Jen- poem: Friends of Monterey Park Library Board. nifer, Vincent, Francesca and Analisa; and his ‘‘In the game of life, Most notably, Lilian is admired for her volun- four sisters. There’s only what’s wrong or right! For there are only the very few, who shall so teer work with the Monterey Park Library’s Let us pay tribute to John for the man he shine there so who . . . are so very LAMP (Literacy for All of Monterey Park) Citi- was and the example he set for all of us to fol- bright! zenship Classes. Following her retirement, low. His dedication to family and friends, and ‘‘For only one thing so counts, Lilian was invited to help teach Citizenship his love for his community was evidenced in For only one score so adds up, that which so Classes for the library for two hours per week. all that he did. amounts . . . Lilian’s passion for teaching was made appar- Although he is no longer with us, John’s leg- For it’s all about what we’ve so said and ent as she spent up to eight hours a day at acy and spirit will continue to live on through done, and what is really true . . . as so the library and often met one-on-one with the lives of everyone he has touched. to be won! adult learners to further prepare them for their Madam Speaker, let us pay our respects to ‘‘For there are no second chances! citizenship tests and interviews. Her efforts John Chacon, Sr. He will always have a place In these our short minutes, upon this earth have directly helped 50 to 100 students annu- in our hearts for everything he gave to his . . . as our time here so advances . . . ally become proud new American citizens. As loved ones and community. Our goal! All in what we’ve said and done, for whom we’ve so bled . . . to take our Lilian enters her eighth year of teaching for f valiant stances! LAMP, she has seen over 700 students attain HONORING THE OUTSTANDING ‘‘Whether, upon fields of green . . . U.S. Citizenship and has devoted thousands COMMUNITY SERVICE OF WENDY Or on oh so heroic battlefields of honor of hours of service. MILLER seen . . . In addition to her many professional and Jimmy, was always the one! A brave heart! personal accomplishments, Mrs. Kawaratani is As a leader of men, time and time a wife and mother of four children and enjoys HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY again! spending time with her grandchildren. OF PENNSYLVANIA ‘‘A Marine’s Marine, Mrs. Kawaratani’s devotion to her career IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A brave heart who once so lived, who so gal- lantly chose to give . . . and her long-time commitment to the pros- Monday, March 19, 2007 perity of our community serves as a true inspi- Facing death, with only his magnificent ration to us all. I ask all Members of Congress Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. courage left . . . his heart of a lion seen could not be checked! to join me today in honoring an extraordinary Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Wendy woman of California’s 29th Congressional Dis- Miller of Jamison, Pennsylvania for her dedi- ‘‘Fast breaking in the game of life, writing his book of sacrifice . . . trict, Lilian Kawaratani. cation to our soldiers overseas. Her efforts have brought hope to many soldiers serving in To this our world he so gave, but never took f Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as here at . . . no mistaking around him the earth TRIBUTE TO JOHN CHACON, SR. so shook! home. Strength in Honor . . . was his great life’s For the past three years, Ms. Miller, working measure, in each and every step he ever HON. JOE BACA through the program Anysoldier, has collected took! OF CALIFORNIA various supplies, clothes, and treats from fam- ‘‘For so few of us shall ever be such a treas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily, friends, and neighbors. Each year she col- ure, lects a thousand homemade valentines and For so few of us such magnificence, as a hero Monday, March 19, 2007 hundreds of homemade cards and letters from to their Country shall be so measured! Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I stand here area children. She then ships the packages to Such Splendid Splendor, was Jimmy . . . today to honor and remember a great commu- the units requesting supplies on who to our Lord’s heart brought such nity activist, role model, loving father, hus- anysoldier.com. pleasure! band, and grandfather, John Chacon, Sr. Ms. Miller has shipped 130 boxes already, ‘‘For in the minutes and the hours, John was born in El Paso, Texas, on July and plans to ship another 100 in the next Of our lives upon this earth we give now, upon all others which so shower! 6, 1935, but he called California home, as he month. She has taken the initiative to organize Are our gifts of Freedom and Peace, in our resided in Ventura County for over 63 years. volunteers in four other neighborhoods to help Lord’s eye’s hold such power! John graduated from Oxnard High School in collect the donations. The project has been so ‘‘To Make a Difference With It All, 1955. In 1957, John married the love of his successful that she plans to send at least 500 To be a champion in life! As what Jimmy so life, Frances ‘‘Pancha’’ Castro, with whom he boxes by the end of the year. lived for and died, as for what he saw! shared 50 years of happy marriage. Her hard work has not gone unappreciated. Could we, would we . . . ever such the Professionally, John worked over 25 years In fact, Madam Speaker, Ms. Miller has re- strength so find, to stand as tall as him for W.B. Post and Nick Wargo Construction ceived letters from soldiers, thanking her for in time? Companies. He was a lead paving foreman for the supplies, for the hope each shipment gives ‘‘In the game of life,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR8.023 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E579 Every moment is important, and so sacred HONORING WAYNE HALE out on campus grew by 280 percent between until our final nights! the 2000 and 2004 elections, the increase was For such valor and sacrifice . . . our Lord due in large part to the efforts of the Penn God, Jimmy you up to Heaven has HON. NICK LAMPSON called! OF TEXAS Democrats, who ran a nonpartisan voter reg- istration drive and successfully lobbied the ‘‘For life is not a game, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES City of Philadelphia to create six additional As each day and night, are so precious the Monday, March 19, 2007 moments we’re alive to claim. polling places convenient to the Penn campus. And Freedom is not free, only bought and Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, it is my They ran a strong Get-Out-The-Vote effort in paid for by America’s greatest of all distinct honor to recognize Mr. Wayne Hale, 2006 as well, and election day turnout among names!’’ Manager of the Space Shuttle Program at the Penn students more than tripled that of the In honor of a Real American Hero, Jimmy NASA Johnson Space Center in Texas’s 22nd previous midterm elections, in 2002. Regan . . . God Bless you, my Son, and may Congressional District, for winning the 2007 Their involvement in the larger community your family find peace! National Air and Space Museum Trophy for beyond the University is as laudable as their Current Achievement. Wayne was honored on on-campus involvement, and is perhaps more f March 7, 2007 for the Shuttle’s STS–121 mis- extraordinary among college organizations. sion, which along with subsequent Shuttle The Penn Democrats have worked hard to INTRODUCING THE STOP flights got the Shuttle program back on track place students in local political offices. TUBERCULOSIS NOW ACT OF 2007 after the tragic Columbia loss. Through the organization’s efforts in 2005, For decades, America’s space program has nine Penn students joined Philadelphia’s 27th HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL represented our greatest advances in science Ward Democratic Committee, and 20 more OF NEW YORK and technological innovation. Individuals like served as Inspectors or Judges of Elections. Wayne Hale are why NASA remains the glob- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The passion, energy, and focus of these al leader in expanding space exploration. students have made the Penn Democrats a Monday, March 19, 2007 Such ambitions are essential to growing our respected institution on campus, in the local Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to economy. They are essential to the technology community, and in state and national politics. announce the introduction of the Stop Tuber- used in all facets of everyday life. They are Politicians and candidates value invitations to culosis Now Act of 2007. essential to inspiring our Nation’s youth to go speak at their events, not because they simply As a member of the House Foreign Affairs into math and science fields. And they are es- want good ‘‘photo ops,’’ but because they Committee, I know all too well how necessary sential to fulfill the American spirit that our for- know that the Penn Democrats play a mean- comprehensive international tuberculosis con- bears passed on to us, to seek out and ex- ingful role in politics and in the community. trol is. It is remarkable in this day and age, plore new frontiers. I applaud the University of Pennsylvania with treatment available, that TB is the biggest The National Air and Space Museum trophy College Democrats for their well-deserved rec- infectious killer of young women in the world. recognizes such achievements involving the ognition as Chapter of the Year. management or execution of a scientific or In fact, TB kills more women than all causes f of maternal mortality. As you know, TB is also technological project, a distinguished career of the leading killer of people with AIDS. TB ac- service in air and space technology, or a sig- IN OUR SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH counts for more than one quarter of all pre- nificant contribution in chronicling the history ventable adult deaths in developing countries. of air and space technology. Wayne Hale cer- HON. JOE WILSON tainly fits this bill and brings great distinction to I strongly believe that the global community, OF SOUTH CAROLINA with the United States in the lead, must do this award. My congratulations to Wayne and his fine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more to adequately address this disease by team of colleagues and professionals at Monday, March 19, 2007 investing in quality TB control programs, using NASA. Wayne’s dedication to furthering our the groundbreaking Global Plan to Stop TB as Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam reach and exploration into space inspires our a guide. It is for that reason that I am intro- Speaker, in tribute of slain reporter David best and brightest to continue the most excit- ducing the Stop TB Now Act which will make Bloom, Albert Carey Caswell, United States ing endeavors in human history. the appropriate investments towards achieving Tour Guide, penned the following poem: the goals of the Global Plan. My bill calls for f ‘‘In our search for the truth, in a reporters a U.S. investment of $400 million for inter- HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF quest national TB control in FY08 and $550 million PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE DEMO- Running on that edge, which so separates the in FY09. greats . . . which so leads us to the CRATS best I believe that if we don’t make bold—and With precious life on the line, all within wise—investments in international TB control, HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY these their most heroic moments there not only will we fail to save millions of lives in time . . . while, courageously facing OF PENNSYLVANIA and miss out on the many accompanying ben- death IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efits of controlling this killer, but also that this ‘‘For in these their greatest gifts they give disease will become far more difficult and Monday, March 19, 2007 Here within these, our shortest of all life- costly to treat. times we live Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. As shall so here upon this earth, shall so Extremely Drug Resistant TB highlights this Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate surely show our worth . . . as shall so danger. It has been found on six continents, is the University of Pennsylvania Democrats for surely carry on, and forever with us a growing epidemic in southern Africa, and is being named the ‘‘2006 Chapter of the Year’’ live already reported to be here in the United by the Pennsylvania Federation of College ‘‘David Bloom States. Regular (non drug-resistant) TB is cur- Democrats. A man for so whom, within this his short able with drugs that cost just $16 in most de- For those who say all young people are ap- lifetime . . . in our hearts, now so veloping countries. Cases of drug-resistant athetic, I say, look at the Penn Democrats. largely looms TB, however, can cost thousands of dollars to As a true and great lesson to us all, of when They are inspiring proof to the contrary. Their greatness comes to call . . . of when, cure, with treatment that is far more difficult for hard work and dedication make them admi- within these our short lives a heart so patients and practitioners. Drug-resistant TB is rable examples—models not just to their fellow blooms a manmade problem and is caused by poor students or to other Democrats, but to all of us ‘‘Such a man of class, such a man of style TB treatment. We have the power to prevent who seek to improve our communities through Such a man as a friend, you’d but wished drug-resistant TB and the power to treat and civic engagement and public service. you’d known all the while . . . as why, control regular TB, and yet we have not cho- The Penn Democrats are to be commended within our hearts we now carry him sen to do so. for their continued outward focus. Not content the while ‘Ah . . . and through that camera’s eye, as Madam Speaker, the adoption of the Stop to exist merely as a self-contained committee we could so see . . . his wonderful TB Now Act of 2007 would have a profound of like-minded people, they maintain an active warmth, his great humanity . . . that effect on our efforts to improve global tuber- presence on the University of Pennsylvania he carried with him the miles culosis control. I ask my colleagues to cospon- campus and work to encourage other students ‘‘For he was such a man of integrity, one of sor this bill today. to become politically active. When voter turn- such splendid grace

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MR8.027 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS E580 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 19, 2007 A man for all seasons, who but within his HONORING JACOBO AND MARY all year long. In honor of the occasion, a spe- short lifetime . . . so surely made our KAPILIVSKY ON THEIR 50TH cial patch has been designed to be featured world a far better place WEDDING ANNIVERSARY on the firefighter’s uniforms and on all depart- And these are but the reasons why, we shall ment vehicles. never forget his beautiful smile . . . his I am honored to represent the City of Web- debonair, and ‘oh so very handsome HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL ster and its outstanding Fire Department. Their face OF NEW YORK ‘‘For so surely, he was headed down that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hard work and commitment brings pride to very same path Monday, March 19, 2007 their entire community. It is truly a privilege to stand here today in observation of the golden In all those magnificent footsteps, that Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to which Edward R. Murrow once so left anniversary of the Webster Fire Department, honor Jacobo and Mary Kapilivsky on their . . . in his aftermath and I ask that we submit congratulations from For few have so traveled, such this hallowed 50th wedding anniversary. Jacobo and Mary the 110th Congress into the RECORD. path . . . as why to heaven this day, we will celebrate this wonderful milestone on April pray to our Lord to so bless David we 14th, 2007, after spending half a century in f ask love with the shared experiences of family life. HONORING MARGARET ‘‘PEGGY’’ ‘‘A reporter’s reporter, a real fine man’s man The life of Jacobo and Mary is a wonderful And yet, this man for all seasons greatest as- example of the American Dream. DATOR sets . . . were his great warmth, and The son of poor Jewish immigrants, Jacobo his oh so caring hand Kapilivsky was born on June 25th, 1932 in HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY As you could feel it, radiating through your Trujillo, Peru. Despite his humble beginnings, OF PENNSYLVANIA TV set . . . as you so watched this su- Jacobo graduated from medical school in his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perstar your heart he would catch, native country before marrying Mary Rosco, time and time again herself a daughter of Jewish immigrants. Monday, March 19, 2007 ‘‘Oh what an innovator, oh what a truly mar- Jacobo and Mary started the adventure of Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. velous communicator their life together by immigrating to the U.S., Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mar- While, in his magnificent Bloom mobile . . . where Jacobo completed his medical resi- garet Dator for her leadership and guidance we so watched his genius, courageously dency in Johnson City, NY and later in the as Executive Director of the Free Clinic of communicating Bronx. Over the years, Jacobo became a sur- As he brought the light of day, and the truth Doylestown. Margaret—known to everyone as into our world . . . as he so brought the geon as well as a medical entrepreneur both Peggy—is a tremendous community leader. proof of a heroes courage, in the dark- in the U.S. and in Peru, where he has founded This year, in recognition of her years of volun- ness of a war unfurled and led several private hospitals and medical teer service, she will be honored with the ‘‘But, just so too centers. Currently, they live in McAllen, Texas. Bucks County Women’s History Month Award. As all of our those fine heroes too, who so The Kapilivskys are parents to Allan and his Peggy has worked with young people in Girl gave their fine lives for us true . . . as wife Lillian, Sam and his wife Noemi, and Sara Scouts, her church, schools, and Doylestown he so did for you and her husband Mark. They are proud grand- Hospital. It is through her efforts with these or- Just, as each brave soldier . . . he so too . . . parents to seven grandchildren including their ganizations that she was prepared to serve on so heroically went into battle . . . as newest addition and first granddaughter, Leora the board of A Woman’s Place, the Bucks into hell was so sent, to bring back the Paz Vogel. Their children and grandchildren County Children and Youth Advisory Board truth . . . for all to view live in McAllen, Texas, Rochester, New York, and the Foundations Behavioral Health Board. ‘‘Yet, for all of his accomplishments and South Florida. Peggy has also worked with the League of His greatest gifts, his fondest wish . . . his Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Women Voters in the production of a series of everything . . . was his magnificent me today in honoring Jacobo and Mary wife & beautiful daughters to him from videos for local cable television programs ad- Kapilivsky on their 50 golden years of love dressing problems such as teen alcohol use, heaven sent and dedication to each other. For on the day that he died, in Washington pregnancy and health care. She continues to . . . The cherry blossoms bloomed high f serve as a consultant for the League of . . . as they too cried . . . knowing HONORING THE WEBSTER FIRE Women Voters on health and children’s serv- what his fine life had meant DEPARTMENT ices. ‘‘For here within our short lives, when such Madam Speaker, there are countless stories greatness so arrives . . . and brightly that show Peggy’s limitless spirit for helping blooms HON. NICK LAMPSON those in need. One time, when faced with a OF TEXAS As one so surely finds, as one so surely as- request for equipment for a dental mission in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumes . . . is but where the greatest of Kenya, Peggy—as always—went above and all heart’s so looms Monday, March 19, 2007 beyond, joining the mission as a volunteer to For to this our world, these their most sa- provide a needs assessment for the commu- cred gifts of which they’ve unfurled Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, a golden nity and work as a dental assistant. She is . . . that so ever bless our world, as we anniversary is indeed a special milestone, and live when blossom’s bloom today I am proud to recognize the Webster now financing an education for a Kenyan or- ‘‘For in this, Our Search For The Truth Fire Department’s 50th Anniversary. This ex- phan. In this a reporter’s quest, To Be The Best emplary and dedicated group of firefighters While involved with the Warminster Collabo- . . . Do we dare and never second continues a proud, 50-year long tradition of rative, Peggy seized the opportunity to use a guess? And go forth with hearts full of excellence. community gardening project to bring nutri- youth As the first response team for the City of tional food to low-income homes. She has ful- For in putting it all on the line, for in risk- Webster, Texas, the Webster Fire Department filled a Spanish immersion course in order to ing our most precious of all moments exudes professionalism and dedication by all improve bilingual assistance at the Free Clinic, with our loved ones therein time . . . its firefighters in providing fire and emergency and has recruited bilingual volunteers. we so find, where lies the proof.’’ services for the community. The Webster Fire Through her efforts, the clinic now also pro- To David’s lovely wife Melanie and his Department is responsible for fire prevention, vides treatment for dental and mental health issues, and she has reinvigorated the help beautiful daughters Christine, Ava, and Nicole, fire suppression, and emergency medical serv- ices to the City of Webster. The Department provided by A Woman’s Place. in memory of your magnificent husband and also offers such special services as a Smoke Madam Speaker, Peggy is admired for her wonderful father. Detector Program, Fire Extinguisher Training, unfailing generosity, strong leadership and ad- And to all reporters who have lived and died and Fire Safety Training. The Webster Fire vocacy for women, children, and vulnerable for the truth, men like Daniel Pearl. Department operates three engines, one lad- members of society. Peggy’s efforts have im- der, and one rescue from two fire stations. proved many organizations and even more They also operate special units such as a Wild lives. Along the way, she has never failed to Land Firefighting Booster Truck, a High Water lose her vision of equality and justice. Her Rescue 6x6, and a Water Rescue Boat. work, both in the community and around the Chief Jamie Galloway and his department world, is inspiring, and I am honored to recog- will be celebrating the November anniversary nize her for her many accomplishments.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR8.031 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E581 HONORING THE MEMORY OF JACK mantown Lions Club as their Citizen of the ally, ‘‘Scouting’’ and ‘‘Boy’s Life’’ magazines SMITH FRIEND OF THE FIRST Year for 2006. Her experience and leadership among others have also featured the troop’s DISTRICT make her an invaluable member of the Ger- efforts at the lighthouse. mantown community. I grew up a Boy Scout, became a Scout- HON. DAVID DAVIS Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring master, and watched proudly as both my sons OF TENNESSEE Gail Ridenhour and congratulating her for this became Scouts. The Boy Scouts are an Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well-deserved award. ican institution and one of America’s most pa- triotic organizations; they are a shining exam- Monday, March 19, 2007 f ple to the world of what is good about Amer- Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam TRIBUTE TO BOY SCOUT TROOP 4 ica. I am proud to pay tribute to Troop 4 for Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory their service, dedication and commitment to and life of Jack Smith, a friend of the First HON. JOHN D. DINGELL the Ann Arbor community and the state of Congressional District of Tennessee, who OF MICHIGAN Michigan. passed away March 15, 2007. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Jack Smith lived a life of service, entrepre- neurship, and was known by all for his com- Monday, March 19, 2007 THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF passion to all those around him. Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today THE INVASION OF IRAQ He was married to Jewell ‘‘Judy’’ Garland to pay tribute to Boy Scout Troop 4, which for 56 years, who preceded him in death in celebrated its 90th anniversary this past Satur- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. 2003. They had one son, two daughters, and day, March 17, 2007. OF MICHIGAN six grand children. Troop 4 was formed on March 17, 1917 at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jack graduated from the U.S. Naval Acad- the Methodist Episcopal Church, now known emy in 1942, with a degree in electrical engi- as First United Methodist Church, in Ann Monday, March 19, 2007 neering. He served this great nation for seven Arbor, MI. This first group of scouts consisted Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, on No- years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. of nine scouts, three Assistant Scout Masters vember 7, 2006, the American people sent a In 1954, Jack Smith started his first ‘‘Piggly and was led briefly by the direction of Scout- clear message to Congress and the President: Wiggly’’ grocery store, which would grow into master Don Perkins, who was called in to we must end the war in Iraq. In response, the a modern-day grocery store empire of 95 service with U.S. involvement in WWI shortly administration announced it would escalate ‘‘Food City’’ stores throughout Southwest Vir- after Troop 4’s founding, and leadership of the the conflict. Today we mark the fourth anniver- ginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. He served as troop then passed to Edward F. Metz. Starting sary of President Bush’s war of choice, and Chief Executive Officer until passing the torch with this small group, Troop 4 would go on to later this week, the House of Representatives to his son, Steven C. Smith, in 2001. include over 1,700 members in its history, in- will have to make a choice of its own: either He received numerous community involve- cluding 111 scouts to date, who have gone on endorse the President’s open-ended commit- ment awards through his prestigious career. to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. This 6.5 per- ment to the Iraq war or demand accountability Jack Smith received: 1996 Grocer of the Year, cent rate of Eagle Scout rank achievement is and set a timeline for the phased redeploy- Junior Achievement Tri-Cities TN/VA Business three times the national average. ment of our troops. I am hopeful that Con- Hall of Fame Laureate in 1999 and ‘‘The 2002 Troop 4 serves as a wonderful testimonial to gress will pass a supplemental appropriations Clarence G. Adamy ‘‘Great America’’ Award. the leadership of the Ann Arbor community. bill that will chart a new direction toward de- The ‘‘Food City’’ Stores engage in commu- This troop has shown tremendous community escalation, with a definitive date for dis- nity enhancing programs like ‘‘Apples for the involvement in the Ann Arbor area and engagement. Students’’, which provides much needed re- throughout the state of Michigan. These efforts The occasion of this anniversary is an ap- sources to schools throughout across the First have not been overlooked, as Troop 4 has propriate time to examine the impact of these District and beyond. been awarded several ‘‘Take Pride in Amer- last four years of war. As we begin the fifth Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join ica’’ awards; multiple ‘‘Keep Michigan Beau- year of the war, the price we have paid is me this evening in offering our sympathies to tiful’’ awards; and was named one of Presi- high—with more than 3,000 U.S. troops dead, the family and friends of Jack Smith. He was dent George H.W. Bush’s ‘‘1000 Points of more than 20,000 U.S. troops wounded, and a dedicated family man, a true friend of the Light,’’ for its record of volunteer community more than $400 billion of taxpayer dollars ap- First District, and entrepreneur. service. propriated. The Iraq war is already longer than His service is greatly treasured, and he will Community service has long played a crit- U.S. participation in World War II, World War be deeply missed. ical role in Troop 4’s activities. As part of its I, the Korean War, or the Civil War. f community service, Troop 4 makes a monthly What do we have to show for these sac- HONORING GAIL RIDENHOUR visit to Glacier Hills Nursing Home during the rifices? Contrary to the rosy scenario depicted school year and Chelsea United Methodist by the administration, this war has not made Nursing Home during the summer. During us safer; on the contrary, it has made us more HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN these visits troop members play bingo and vulnerable than ever. A sizeable majority of OF TENNESSEE visit with residents. Each year Troop 4 partici- foreign policy and military experts agree that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pates in the ‘‘Scouting for Food’’ program that the world is a more dangerous place for Amer- Monday, March 19, 2007 collects food that is then donated to local food icans now than it was before we invaded Iraq. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask banks. Troop 4 is a community troop with its The war has become the number one recruit- my colleagues to join me today in recognizing members coming from all over the Ann Arbor ing tool of terrorists, and our continuing occu- Ms. Gail Ridenhour for her public service to area and from all religious and ethnic back- pation of Iraq has provided them with the best the Germantown community. grounds; a troop where new scouts are always training camp they could ever hope to have— Ms. Ridenhour has been very involved in welcome. a place where they can practice and refine community arts programs. Serving as presi- Troop 4, ‘‘The Lighthouse Troop,’’ is known their methods while taking American lives. The dent of the nonprofit Germantown Fine Arts throughout Michigan for its volunteer activities war increasingly strains our military—now cre- Foundation for two years and holding other of- in the restoration of the St. Helena Island ating a genuine crisis in U.S. troop readiness ficer positions, she has been indispensable to Lighthouse. For over 19 years Troop 4 mem- and our ability to respond to new threats. the efforts of the Foundation to build financial bers have traveled each summer to St. Helena Should disaster strike here at home or else- support for arts programs in the local school Island where they spend a week restoring the where in the world, we will be left virtually de- system. lighthouse while camping on the island. In fenseless while our troops and equipment are Ms. Ridenhour has been a leader in her 2006, Grand Rapids television channel 14 bogged down in a bloody quagmire that church community as well. As a member of highlighted their St. Helena Island service in a threatens to drag on for many more years. Kingsway Christian Church, she directed, or- documentary entitled ‘‘Great Lakes Treas- House Democrats are bringing forward a ganized, and launched a preschool program. ures.’’ In 1991 a documentary titled ‘‘Keepers plan that provides for a change in course on Begun in 1987, the program continues to of the Light’’ displayed the troop’s efforts to re- Iraq. Our plan will protect our troops on the thrive and grow today. store the lighthouse and was shown on PBS battlefield and at home, require accountability In addition to her community efforts, Gail stations in Michigan. The History Channel has from the Bush Administration and the Iraqi Ridenhour has been recognized by the Ger- also broadcast their story nationally. Addition- government, and set a responsible timeline for

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MR8.036 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS E582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 19, 2007 a phased redeployment of U.S. troops—with a THE AUSTIN FAMILY—AMERICANS Rollcall No. 153, the Whistleblower Protection date certain, by August 2008 at the latest, for Enhancement Act of 2007 (H.R. 985). U.S. combat troops to be redeployed from HON. TED POE f Iraq. While I would have preferred a plan that OF TEXAS IN MEMORY OF STAFF SERGEANT brought the troops home even sooner, I be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUSTIN M. ESTES lieve that this compromise proposal is the best Monday, March 19, 2007 approach Congress can take at this time. Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, each year, peo- Adoption of the Democrats’ plan would HON. MIKE ROSS ple enter the United States to pursue the begin to answer the pleas of the American OF ARKANSAS American dream. The members of the Austin people—to turn away from the President’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family were determined to live here and be- open-ended commitment to U.S. participation come citizens of our great Nation. On March Monday, March 19, 2007 in this Iraqi civil war and instead provide a re- 21, 2007, the community of Kingwood, Texas, Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to sponsible, phased plan for requiring the Iraqis will celebrate the fact that the Austin family— honor Staff Sergeant Justin M. Estes of Sims, to take responsibility for their own future. Re- Tony, Cheryl, Ryan, and Laura—are now offi- Arkansas; who died on March 5, 2007, fighting deploying our armed forces does not mean cially citizens of the United States of America. for our country in Iraq while supporting Oper- ‘‘cutting and running.’’ On the contrary, we Cheryl was born in Luanshya, a copper min- ation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sergeant Justin suggest continued and extensive involvement ing town in Zambia in 1951. Tony moved to Estes was 25 years old when he selflessly in the region through renewed diplomacy and Luanshya with his parents in 1953. The two gave his life for his country during combat op- reconstruction that is free from fraud and met in 1968 at a Lions Club Gala Dance and erations. abuse. This sensible path is the only one that were married in March 1970. After graduating from Oden High School can truly lead us to victory. In 1973, they had two children, Ryan and where he played basketball and baseball, Staff Lauren. Tony had the opportunity to move his Sergeant Estes joined the Army where he f family to the United States because of the would serve in South Korea, Germany, Iraq TRIBUTE TO WEBER STATE company he worked for in South Africa. and Macedonia. Staff Sergeant Estes was a Tony was interested in coming to the United UNIVERSITY THEATRE ARTS member of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort States because he often traveled to Houston Bragg, N.C., where he was assigned to C for business and had the opportunity to spend Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute In- HON. ROB BISHOP time in the suburbs. Tony was awestruck by fantry Regiment. He was serving his second the freedom that American families enjoy as OF UTAH tour of duty in Iraq. opposed to the situation his family encoun- Staff Sergeant Justin Estes gave his life to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tered in South Africa with the deteriorating se- serve our country and will forever be remem- curity system. Although they had a great Monday, March 19, 2007 bered as a hero, a son and a friend. My deep- house in a good area, they were imprisoned est condolences go out to his mother and Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speaker, the by the fear of robbery either at home or out on stepfather, Diane and John Salyers of Sims; Weber State University theatre arts program in the streets. his father and stepmother, Don and Cathy the Department of Performing Arts is known The family arrived in Houston in January Estes of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; his two sis- regionally and nationally for providing excep- 1998. They all settled in and again it became ters, Norma and Kelli Estes; his grandparents, tionally high quality theatre productions. Fac- clearer how much Ryan and Lauren had been John and Clazina Visser and Joe Barry; and ulty and students are serious, committed to affected by the security situation of South Afri- to his aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be theatre, and devoted to making theatre acces- ca. They were amazed at the freedom they missed by his family, his community and all sible to a diverse audience. Weber State The- had here. those who knew him and called him a friend. atre Arts area produces a full season of plays The family obtained legal permanent resi- I will continue to keep Staff Sergeant Justin in the remodeled and state-of-the-art Val A. dent status in May 2001, by which time they Estes and his family in my deepest thoughts Browning Center for the Performing Arts. had decided that this was to be their perma- and prayers. nent home. They then applied for citizenship In recognition of Weber State University’s f consistently outstanding theatre program, it in August 2006. The Austin family is active in the community was invited to participate in ‘‘Shakespeare in TRIBUTE TO PATRICK NEELY and each member is a valuable asset to our Washington,’’ a festival featuring a vast array country. Cheryl has been with Continental Air- of events including: theatre, music and dance, HON. STEVE COHEN lines since October 2000 and is now a Senior as well as films and art exhibits hosted by the OF TENNESSEE Recruiter. Tony is a Regional Sales Director John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with a national training software company. Arts from January to June 2007. Ryan has his own business, GameForce, in Monday, March 19, 2007 Weber State’s production of ‘‘Macbeth’’ was Kingwood Town Center, and Lauren is a junior Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today performed on March 14 and 15 in the Family at the University of Houston Business School. to honor Patrick Neely. Mr. Neely, of Neely’s Theatre at the Kennedy Center. ‘‘Macbeth’’ is Although the family has had to make some Bar-B-Que, located in both Memphis and in one of the world’s most well known tragedies adjustments, they know it is worth it because Nashville, was recently named Restauranteur and has been interpreted in many styles and of everything they have gained by becoming of the Year by the Memphis Restaurant Asso- cultures. Macbeth and his wife conspire to U.S. citizens. Not only are they model citizens, ciation. Mr. Neely and his brothers Gaelin, murder their way to the throne of Scotland, but they are incredibly patriotic and cherish the Tony, and Mark have turned what was once a their success is spoiled by guilt, paranoia and United States. fledgling downtown Memphis operation into madness. I commend the Austin family on their great one of the most successful restaurants in the Because of the unique presentation, the achievement, congratulate them on being citi- entire American South. After first opening its production was edited to run close to an hour zens of the great United States, and wish doors in 1988, Neely’s Bar-B-Que has opened in length, requiring the director, Tracy Cal- them the best of luck in all their future endeav- doors in two new locations and been featured lahan, to spend a great deal of time editing ors. nationwide in magazines and on nationally the script without losing any of its high-voltage And that’s just the way it is. televised news and cable programs. substance. Many know the story, but thanks to f The Neelys have continually worked hard to the skills of the playwright, director, cast, de- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ensure quality in both their food and their peo- signers and crew, nothing is lost in the abbre- ple, and have not forgotten about their com- viated retelling. HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER munity. Giving time, money and support to a Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor host of charitable and not-for-profit organiza- OF MICHIGAN Theatre Arts at Weber State University, those tions, Neely’s Bar-B-Que has turned itself into IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who had a part in this stellar production, those a profitable, charitable, and local source of who have traveled far to support Weber State Monday, March 19, 2007 pride. It is for the hard-work, determination, University as well as the Weber State Univer- Mr. MCCOTTER. Madam Speaker, on and ultimate successes of Mr. Neely and his sity Alumni in the Washington, D.C. area. March 14, 2007, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on entire family that I rise, Madam Speaker, to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19MR8.039 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E583 honor Neely’s Bar-B-Que. Approaching 20 Greg Fejeran was the son of the late Madam Speaker, Sergeant Fejeran died in years of excellence, may Neely’s continue to Gregorio P. Fejeran and Rosa D. Cruz the service of his country and his island, and thrive and prosper along with the City of Mem- Fejeran of the ‘‘Golo’’ and ‘‘Cupa’’ clans. He was posthumously promoted from Specialist to phis. was a devoted and loving husband to Deborah Sergeant for his patriotism. Servicemen and f Ann Cepeda Fejeran, and a protective and women from Guam have always been willing nurturing father of Shira and Keleko Fejeran, and ready to answer the call to arms to de- HONORING THE LIFE OF GREGORY who knew most intimately how much he loved fend this great Nation, and we—their families, DUENAS FEJERAN being in the military and who understood his friends and neighbors—have always sup- duty as a serviceman. They supported him as ported them, knowing the risk. As people of a HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO faithfully as he supported Deborah’s endeav- small island community, the ties among us are OF GUAM ors, Shira’s dancing activities, and Keleko’s very deep. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sports activities. Gregory Duenas Fejeran lost his life in the Monday, March 19, 2007 Greg was the brother of Elizabeth T., Eliza- noble effort to rebuild a nation in freedom so Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise beth U., Gregorio Jr., Barbara, Pauline, Rich- that others might some day know the joys of with great sorrow today to mourn the death of ard, Rosalind, and Agnes. He was a son-in- liberty and justice. With heavy but proud Guam Army National Guardsman Specialist law, a brother-in-law, a godson, a nephew, an hearts, I extend heartfelt condolences and pro- Gregory Duenas Fejeran with the community uncle, a cousin; in short, Madam Speaker, he found sympathy to Greg’s family on behalf of in Guam. Greg was a 28-year-old father of two was a member of a large, extended family that the People of Guam and a grateful Nation. who was killed serving with a National Guard deeply mourns his passing today. Greg was a caring son, a loving brother and deployment in support of the Combined Joint According to his family, Greg loved working friend, a devoted father, and a proud Amer- Task Force in the Horn of Africa on March 5, on cars, and enjoyed a variety of sports, with ican patriot. 2007. baseball being his favorite.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19MR8.044 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS E584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 19, 2007 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Armed Services Judiciary Strategic Forces Subcommittee Business meeting to consider S. 236, to Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold hearings to examine nuclear and require reports to Congress on Federal agreed to by the Senate on February 4, strategic policy options. agency use of data mining, S. 376, to 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SR–222 amend title 18, United States Code, to tem for a computerized schedule of all 2 p.m. improve the provisions relating to the meetings and hearings of Senate com- Appropriations carrying of concealed weapons by law mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Energy and Water Development Sub- enforcement officers, and S. 849, to pro- committee mote accessibility, accountability, and tees, and committees of conference. To hold hearings to examine proposed openness in Government by strength- This title requires all such committees budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for ening section 552 of title 5, United to notify the Office of the Senate Daily the Department of Energy. States Code (commonly referred to as Digest—designated by the Rules Com- SD–138 the Freedom of Information Act) and mittee—of the time, place, and purpose 2:30 p.m. to discuss the possibility of the of the meetings, when scheduled, and Environment and Public Works issuance of certain subpoenas in the any cancellations or changes in the To hold hearings to examine Vice Presi- connection with investigation into the dent Al Gore’s perspective on global meetings as they occur. replacement of U.S. attorneys. warming. SD–226 As an additional procedure along SD–106 Appropriations with the computerization of this infor- Judiciary Military Construction and Veterans’ Af- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Se- fairs, and Related Agencies Sub- Digest will prepare this information for curity Subcommittee committee printing in the Extensions of Remarks To hold hearings to examine recent de- To hold hearings to examine proposed velopments involving the security of budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD sensitive consumer information relat- on Monday and Wednesday of each military construction. ing to identity theft and solutions for SD–124 week. an evolving problem. 10:30 a.m. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, SD–226 Foreign Relations March 20, 2007 may be found in the 3 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Appropriations Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. tion of Ford M. Fraker, of Massachu- Financial Services and General Govern- setts, to be Ambassador to the King- ment Subcommittee dom of Saudi Arabia. MEETINGS SCHEDULED To hold hearings to examine proposed SD–419 budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for 2 p.m. MARCH 21 the federal judiciary. Appropriations SD–192 Business meeting to markup the Supple- 9 a.m. 5 p.m. mental Appropriations Bill for fiscal Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Foreign Relations year 2007. To hold hearings to examine assessing To receive a closed briefing relative to SD–106 the effectiveness of the current United Gulf security. Armed Services States sanctions on Iran relating to S–407, Capitol minimizing potential threats from To receive a closed briefing on the deten- tion and judicial capacity in Iraq. Iran. MARCH 22 SD–538 S–407, Capitol 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Armed Services Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to examine the United To hold hearings to examine the per- To hold hearings to examine the ‘‘Future States Southern command, Northern formance of the United States trade of Coal’’ report recently published by command, and Joint Forces command the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- and food aid programs for the 2007 in review of the defense authorization Farm Bill. nology. request for fiscal year 2008 and the fu- SD–366 SR–328A ture years defense program. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- SH–216 fairs fairs Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine an overview Oversight of Government Management, the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Federal Workforce, and the District of of the Government Accountability Of- Subcommittee fice assistance to Congressional over- Columbia Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the Federal To hold hearings to examine a review of sight, focusing on past work and future Aviation Administration (FAA) mod- the Merit Systems Protection Board challenges and opportunities. ernization. and the Office of the Special Counsel, SD–342 SR–253 focusing on the safeguarding of the 10 a.m. 9:45 a.m. merit systems principles in preparation Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Indian Affairs for the consideration of the reauthor- To hold hearings to examine a review of To hold an oversight hearing to examine ization of the two agencies. treatment, diagnosis, and monitoring Indian housing. SD–342 efforts, focusing on the long-term SR–485 Intelligence health impacts from September 11. 10 a.m. To hold closed hearings to examine cer- SH–216 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Judiciary To hold hearings to examine causes and tain intelligence matters. To hold hearings to examine the Inspec- consequences relating to mortgage SH–219 tor General’s findings of the improper market turmoil. use of the National Security Letters by SD–538 MARCH 26 the Federal Bureau of Investigation re- Finance 2 p.m. lating to the misuse of the Patriot Act To receive testimony on ‘‘Keeping Amer- Armed Services powers. ica’s Promise’’ relating to health care Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- SD–226 and child welfare services for Native committee 10:30 a.m. Americans. To receive a briefing on the reorganiza- Commerce, Science, and Transportation SD–215 tion of the Office of the Under Sec- Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Auto- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions retary of Defense for policy. motive Safety Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine ensuring SR–232A To hold an oversight hearing to examine safe medicines and medical devices for Energy and Natural Resources the Consumer Product Safety Commis- children. To hold hearings to examine the progress sion. SD–430 of the European Union’s Emissions SR–253 Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Trading Scheme and to receive infor- Appropriations fairs mation on lessons learned for policy- Defense Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine makers who want to better understand To hold hearings to examine the pro- deconstructing reconstruction, focus- how a market-based trading program posed budget estimates for fiscal year ing on problems, challenges, and the could operate efficiently and effec- 2007 for the United States Air Force. way forward in Iraq and Afghanistan. tively in the United States. SD–192 SD–342 SD–G50

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M19MR8.000 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E585 Appropriations 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Veterans’ Affairs cation, and Related Agencies Sub- To hold hearings to examine competition To hold joint hearings with the House committee and consumer choice relating to exclu- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- To hold hearings to examine proposed sive sports programming. amine the legislative presentation of budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for SR–253 AMVETS, American Ex-Prisoners of mind, brain and behavioral research at War, Military Order of the Purple the National Institutes of Health. MARCH 28 Heart, Gold Star Wives of America, SD–116 9:45 a.m. Fleet Reserve Association, the Retired 2:30 p.m. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Appropriations Enlisted Association, Military Officers fairs Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu- Association of America, and the Na- Oversight of Government Management, the cation, and Related Agencies Sub- tional Association of State Directors of Federal Workforce, and the District of committee Veterans Affairs. Columbia Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine proposed SD–106 To hold hearings to examine a review of budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the Real ID Act of 2005 and the pro- the Department of Labor. APRIL 10 posed regulations released by the De- SD–124 10 a.m. partment of Homeland Security on 10 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation March 1, 2006, implementing Act, focus- Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold an oversight hearing to examine Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast ing on efforts to secure drivers’ li- the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). censes and identification cards. Guard Subcommittee SR–253 SD–342 To hold hearings to examine the future 3 p.m. of the Coast Guard Dive Program. APRIL 11 Judiciary SR–253 Human Rights and the Law Subcommittee Rules and Administration 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the problem Business meeting to consider S. 223, to Veterans’ Affairs of human trafficking and the legal op- require Senate candidates to file des- To hold hearings to examine issues rel- tions to stop the problem. ignations, statements, and reports in ative to Filipino veterans. SD–226 electronic form. SR–418 SR–301 10 a.m. MARCH 27 2:30 p.m. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 9:30 a.m. Appropriations To hold hearings to examine the avail- Armed Services Interior, Environment, and Related Agen- ability and affordability of property To hold hearings to examine the nomina- cies Subcommittee and casualty insurance in the Gulf tions of Claude M. Kicklighter, of Geor- To hold hearings to examine proposed Coast and other coastal regions. gia, to be Inspector General, Depart- budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for SD–538 ment of Defense, James R. Clapper, Jr., United States Forest Service. of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of SD–124 APRIL 17 Defense for Intelligence, and S. Ward Commerce, Science, and Transportation 10 a.m. Casscells, of Texas, to be an Assistant Space, Aeronautics, and Related Agencies Secretary of Defense. Judiciary Subcommittee SH–216 To hold an oversight hearing to examine To hold hearings to examine Judiciary the Department of Justice. transitioning to a next generation To hold oversight hearings to examine SD–106 the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Human Space Flight System. SD–106 SR–253 APRIL 25 Veterans’ Affairs MARCH 29 2 p.m. To hold an oversight hearing to examine Veterans’ Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs and 9:15 a.m. To hold an oversight hearing to examine Department of Defense cooperation and Indian Affairs the Department of Veterans Affairs, fo- collaboration, focusing on health care To hold an oversight hearing to examine issues. Indian trust fund litigation. cusing on mental health issues. SR–418 SR–485 SR–418

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M19MR8.000 E19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with REMARKS Monday, March 19, 2007 Daily Digest Senate by a vote on, or relation to, Sessions Amendment Chamber Action No. 460 (listed above); provided further, that upon Routine Proceedings, pages S3239–S3289 disposition of all amendments, the bill be read a Measures Introduced: Eight bills and one resolu- third time, and Senate vote on final passage of the tion were introduced, as follows: S. 911–918, and S. bill. Page S3284 Res. 111. Pages S3272–73 Calling on the Government of the United King- Measures Passed: dom—Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate action on the Casimir Pulaski: Senate passed S.J. Res. 5, pro- amendment (Reid for Biden) Amendment No. 463, claiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of a technical nature, to the preamble to H. Con. of the United States posthumously. Page S3283 Res. 20, calling on the Government of the United Commemorating Founding of the American Hel- Kingdom to immediately establish a full, inde- lenic Educational Progressive Association: Senate pendent, and public judicial inquiry into the murder agreed to S. Con. Res. 14, commemorating the 85th of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick anniversary of the founding of the American Hel- Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as lenic Educational Progressive Association, a leading part of the Weston Park Agreement, in order to association for the 1,300,000 United States citizens move forward on the Northern Ireland peace process, of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes in the United be vitiated. Page S3283 States. Pages S3283–84 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Preserving United States Attorney Independence lowing nominations: Act: Senate began consideration of S. 214, to amend 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to pre- 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. serve the independence of United States attorneys, Pages S3283, S3289 agreeing to the committee amendment, which will Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- be considered as original text for the purpose of fur- lowing nominations: ther amendment, and taking action on the following Raymond M. Kethledge, of Michigan, to be amendments proposed thereto: Pages S3240–66 United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. Pending: Stephen Joseph Murphy III, of Michigan, to be Kyl Amendment No. 459, to ensure that United United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. States attorneys are promptly nominated by the Robert James Jonker, of Michigan, to be United President, and are appointed by and with the advice States District Judge for the Western District of and consent of the Senate. Pages S3251–53 Michigan. Sessions Amendment No. 460, to require appro- Paul Lewis Maloney, of Michigan, to be United priate qualifications for interim United States attor- States District Judge for the Western District of neys. Pages S3153–66 Michigan. A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached Janet T. Neff, of Michigan, to be United States providing for further consideration of the bill at 10 District Judge for the Western District of Michigan. a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2007; that there be 90 Sharion Aycock, of Mississippi, to be United minutes of debate on the bill and the pending States District Judge for the Northern District of amendments to run concurrently with the time Mississippi. equally divided and controlled by the Majority and David R. Dugas, of Louisiana, to be United States Republican Leaders, or their designees; that upon the District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana. use, or yielding back of time, but not later than James Randal Hall, of Georgia, to be United 11:30 a.m., Senate vote on, or in relation to, Kyl States District Judge for the Southern District of Amendment No. 459 (listed above), to be followed Georgia. D353

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:30 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D19MR7.REC D19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with DIGEST D354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 19, 2007 Richard H. Honaker, of Wyoming, to be United Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m., and ad- States District Judge for the District of Wyoming. journed at 6:46 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Richard A. Jones, of Washington, to be United March 20, 2007. (For Senate’s program, see the re- States District Judge for the Western District of marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Washington. page S3284.) Janis Lynn Sammartino, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern Dis- Committee Meetings trict of California. 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. (Committees not listed did not meet) 2 Army nominations in the rank of general. APPROPRIATIONS: NATIONAL INSTITUTES 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general. OF HEALTH 7 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Re- Pages S3284–89 lated Agencies concluded a hearing to examine pro- Measures Referred: Page S3268 posed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the Executive Communications: Pages S3268–72 National Institutes of Health, after receiving testi- mony from Elias A. Zerhouni, Director, National In- Executive Reports of Committees: Page S3872 stitutes of Health, Department of Health and Additional Cosponsors: Pages S3273–74 Human Services; Joan S. Brugge, Harvard Medical Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: School Department of Cell Biology, Boston, Massa- Pages S3274–82 chusetts; Brent Iverson, University of Texas at Aus- tin; Robert Siliciano, Johns Hopkins University Additional Statements: Pages S3266–68 School of Medicine Howard Hughes Medical Insti- Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Pages S3282–83 tute, Baltimore, Maryland; and Stephen M. Strittmatter, Yale University School of Medicine, Privileges of the Floor: Page S3283 New Haven, Connecticut. h House of Representatives Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Chamber Action and pass the following measures: Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 pub- Recognizing the importance of Hot Springs Na- lic bills, H.R. 1559–1576; and 2 resolutions, H. tional Park on its 175th anniversary: H. Res. 138, Res. 253 and 255, were introduced. Pages H2670–71 to recognize the importance of Hot Springs National Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2671–72 Park on its 175th anniversary, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: vote of 399 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. H.R. 1433, to provide for the treatment of the 157; Pages H2627–28, H2637–38 District of Columbia as a Congressional district for More Water and More Energy Act of 2007: H.R. purposes of representation in the House of Rep- 902, to facilitate the use for irrigation and other resentatives, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110–52, purposes of water produced in connection with de- Pt. 1) and velopment of energy resources; Pages H2628–31 H. Res. 254, providing for consideration of H.R. Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study 1227, to assist in the provision of affordable housing Act: H.R. 1021, to direct the Secretary of the Inte- to low-income families affected by Hurricane Katrina rior to conduct a special resources study regarding (H. Rept. 110–53). Page H2670 the suitability and feasibility of designating certain Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she historic buildings and areas in Taunton, Massachu- appointed Representative Corrine Brown to act as setts, as a unit of the National Park System; Speaker Pro Tempore for today. Page H2625 Page H2631 Recess: The House recessed at 12:45 p.m. and re- Natural Resource Protection Cooperative Agree- convened at 2 p.m. Page H2626 ment Act: H.R. 658, to authorize the Secretary of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:30 Mar 20, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D19MR7.REC D19MRPT1 ccoleman on PROD1PC60 with DIGEST March 19, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D355 the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements to Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- protect natural resources of units of the National veloped during the proceedings of today and appear Park System through collaborative efforts on land in- on pages H2637–38, H2638, and H2639. There side and outside of units of the National Park Sys- were no quorum calls. tem, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 390 yeas to 10 Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and nays, Roll No. 158; Pages H2631–33, H2638–39 adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Providing for the conveyance of the Bureau of Land Management parcels known as the White Committee Meetings Acre and Gambel Oak properties and related real FINANCIAL SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS property to Park City, Utah: H.R. 838, to provide for the conveyance of the Bureau of Land Manage- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Finan- ment parcels known as the White Acre and Gambel cial Institutions held a hearing on OMB. Testimony Oak properties and related real property to Park was heard from Robert J. Portman, Director, OMB. City, Utah; Pages H2633–34 LABOR, HHS, EDUCATION, AND RELATED Arthur V. Watkins Dam Enlargement Act: H.R. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS 839, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, study the feasibility of enlarging the Arthur V. Wat- HHS, Education, and Related Agencies held a hear- kins Dam Weber Basin Project, Utah, to provide ad- ing on Employment and Training Administration/ ditional water for the Weber Basin Project to fulfill Office of Job Corps/Veterans Training/Vocational the purposes for which that project was authorized, and Adult Education. Testimony was heard from the by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 394 yeas to 1 nay, Roll following officials of the Department of Education: No. 159; and Pages H2634, S2639 Emily Stover DeRocco, Assistant Secretary, Employ- Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Amend- ment and Training Administration; Esther R. John- ments of 2007: H.R. 1006, to amend the provisions son, Director, Office of Job Corps; and Troy of law relating to the John H. Prescott Marine Justesen, Assistant Secretary, Vocational and Adult Education; and Charles S. Ciccolella, Assistant Sec- Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program. retary, Veterans’ Training Administration, Depart- Page H2634–35 ment of Labor. Recess: The House recessed at 3:01 p.m. and recon- SELECT INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H2637 Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Intel- Suspension—Proceedings Postponed: The House ligence Oversight met in executive session to hold a debated the following measure under suspension of hearing on National Reconnaissance Office Budget. the rules. Further proceedings were postponed: Testimony was heard from Donald Kerr, Director, Redesignating the Ellis Island Library on the National Reconnaissance Office, Department of De- third floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Mu- fense. seum, located on Ellis Island in New York Harbor, CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE INTERFERENCE as the ‘‘Bob Hope Memorial Library’’: H.R. 759, to redesignate the Ellis Island Library on the third floor Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Held a of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, located on hearing on Allegations of Political Interference with Ellis Island in New York Harbor, as the ‘‘Bob Hope Government Climate Change Science. Testimony was Memorial Library’’. Pages H2636–37 heard from James Connaughton, Chairman, Council on Environmental Quality; James Hansen, Director, Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment Goddard Institute for Space Studies, NASA; Philip of silence in honor of the lives of United States Cooney, former Chief of Staff, Council on Environ- Armed Services members lost in Iraq. Page H2638 mental Quality; George Deutsch, former Public Af- Committee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. fairs Officer, NASA; and a public witness. 253, electing Representative Moore (WI) to the GULF COAST HURRICANE HOUSING Committee on the Budget. Page H2639 RECOVERY ACT OF 2007 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate Committee on Rules, Granted, by voice vote, a struc- today appears on page H2643. tured rule for consideration of H.R. 1227, Gulf Senate Referrals: S.J. Res. 5 was referred to the Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007. The Committee on the Judiciary and S. Con. Res. 14 was rule provides one hour of general debate equally di- referred to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- vided and controlled by the Chairman and Ranking ment Reform. Page H2670 Minority Member of the Committee on Financial

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The bill in the States of Washington and Oregon, S. 289, to es- tablish the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National as amended shall be considered as an original bill for Heritage Area, S. 443, to establish the Sangre de Cristo the purpose of further amendment and shall be con- National Heritage Area in the State of Colorado, S. 444, sidered as read. The rule waives all points of order to establish the South Park National Heritage Area in the against provisions in the bill as amended, and no State of Colorado, S. 500, to establish the Commission to further amendments shall be in order except those Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of amendments printed in Part B of the Rules Com- the American Latino to develop a plan of action for the mittee report accompanying the resolution. establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of The rule provides that the further amendments the American Latino in Washington, D.C., H.R. 512, to made in order in Part B may be offered only in the establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation order printed in the report, may be offered only by of the National Museum of the American Latino to de- a Member designated in the report, shall be consid- velop a plan of action for the establishment and mainte- ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified nance of a National Museum of the American Latino in in the report equally divided and controlled by the Washington, D.C., S. 637, to direct the Secretary of the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of estab- amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand lishing the Chattahoochee Trace National Heritage Cor- for division of the question in the House or in the ridor in Alabama and Georgia, S. 817, to amend the Om- Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all points nibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 of order against the amendments printed in the re- to provide additional authorizations for certain National port except for clauses 9 and 10 of Rule XXI. Fi- Heritage Areas, and for other proposes; and S. Con. Res. 6, expressing the sense of Congress that the National Mu- nally, the rule provides one motion to recommit seum of Wildlife Art, located in Jackson, Wyoming, with or without instructions. Testimony was heard should be designated as the ‘‘National Museum of Wild- from Chairman Frank of Massachusetts, Representa- life Art of the United States’’, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. tives Corrine Brown of Florida, Biggert and Committee on Finance: to receive testimony on identi- Neugebauer. fying needs, partnerships, and resources relating to a com- f petitive education, 10 a.m., SD–215. Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on African COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Affairs, to hold hearings to examine Chad and the Central MARCH 20, 2007 African Republic, focusing on the regional impact of the (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Darfur crisis, 10 a.m., SD–419. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sub- Senate committee on Retirement and Aging, to hold hearings to examine the state of Alzheimer’s disease research 100 Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Interior, years later, 10 a.m., SH–216. Environment, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of the Interior, 10 a.m., SD–124. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to continue Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine hearings to examine Medicare doctors who cheat on their the United States Air Force in review of the Defense Au- taxes and efforts to address the problem, 2:30 p.m., thorization Request for fiscal year 2008 and the future SD–342. years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SR–325. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- combating war profiteering, focusing on investigating and committee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism, prosecuting contracting fraud and abuse in Iraq, 9:30 to continue hearings to examine economic and safety con- a.m., SD–226. cerns relating to promoting travel to America (Part II), Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and 10 a.m., SR–253. Consumer Rights, to hold hearings to examine monopoly Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation, or competition from new technologies relating to the to hold hearings to examine energy innovation, 2:30 XM-Sirius merger, 2:15 p.m., SD–226. p.m., SR–253. Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hear- examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. ings to examine the nomination of Stephen Jeffrey

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Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Re- Committee on Homeland Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Orga- lated Agencies, on Equal Employment Opportunities nizational and Policy Proposals for the Fiscal Year 2008 Commission, 10 a.m., and on International Trade Admin- Department of Homeland Security Authorization: Posi- istration/Bureau of Industry and Security, 2 p.m., H–310 tioning US–VISIT for Success and Establishing a Quad- Capital. rennial Homeland Security Review Process,’’ 10 a.m., 311 Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Cannon. Related Agencies, on Department of Energy: Energy Sup- Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global ply and Conservation/Fossil Energy/Electricity Delivery Counterterrorism, to continue hearings entitled ‘‘Crossing and Energy Reliability, 10 a.m., 2362B Rayburn. the Border: Immigrants in Detention and Victims of Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Determining Trafficking,’’ 3 p.m., 311 Cannon. Critical Infrastructure and How To Protect It, 10 a.m., Committee on House Administration, Subcommittee on 2358 Rayburn. Elections, to continue hearings on Election Reform: Au- Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and Re- diting Federal Elections, 2 p.m., 1310 Longworth. lated Agencies, on National Endowment for the Human- Committee on the Judiciary, hearing on the Inspector ities/National Endowment for the Arts, 9:30 a.m., B–308 General’s Independent Report on the FBI’s Use of Na- Rayburn. tional Security Letters, 9:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Se- Education and Related Agencies, on Worker Protection curity, hearing on the Second Chance Act of 2007, 2 Agencies, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. p.m., 2141 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, on Library of Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy Congress: Future of Digital Libraries, 1:30 p.m., H–144 and Mineral Resources, oversight hearing on the effect of Capitol. global climate change on public lands and resources as a Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Af- result of federal energy policies and actions, 2 p.m., 1334 fairs, and Related Agencies, on Base Realignment and Longworth. Closure, 9:30 a.m., and on VA Long-Term Health/Nurs- Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands, ing Home Care, 1:30 p.m., H–143 Capitol. oversight hearing on Yellowstone National Park Bison, Committee on Armed Services, to mark up the Wounded 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. Warrior Assistance Act of 2007, 4:30 p.m., 2118 Ray- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- burn. committee on Government Management, Organization, Subcommittee on Readiness, hearing on the Fiscal Year and Procurement, hearing on Federal Financial Statements 2008 National Defense Authorization Budget Requests for Fiscal Year 2006: Fiscal Outlook, Management Weak- for military construction, family housing, base closures nesses and Consequences, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. and facilities’ operations and maintenance, 1 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Research and Science Education, hearing on National hearing on U.S. shipyard modernization initiatives and Science Foundation Reauthorization, Part I, 10:30 a.m., ship cost reduction, 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. 2318 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing on the Fis- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- cal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization Budget committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Request for the Department of Energy’s atomic energy and Emergency Management, oversight hearing on Post- defense activities, 10 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. Katrina Temporary Housing: Dilemmas and Solutions, 2 Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- p.m., 2167 Rayburn. ergy and Air Quality, hearing on Climate Change: Per- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, hearing on spectives of Utility CEOs, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Motorcoach Safety, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Mate- Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Over- rials, to mark up H.R. 518, International Solid Waste sight, hearing on IRS Operations and the Tax Gap, 10 Importation and Management Act of 2007, 2:30 p.m., a.m., 1100 Longworth. 2123 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Trade, hearing on the U.S. Korea Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Do- Free Trade Agreement Negotiations, 2 p.m., 1100 Long- mestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and worth. Technology, hearing on H.R. 180, Darfur Accountability Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, hear- and Divestment Act of 2007, 1 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. ing on Signals Intelligence, 1 p.m., H–405 Capitol.

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Next Meeting of the Senate Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 20 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 20

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following ation of S. 214, Preserving United States Attorney Inde- suspension: H. Con. Res. 42—Honoring the heroic serv- pendence Act, and during a period of debate, vote on, or ice and sacrifice of the 6,500 glider pilots of the United in relation to, Kyl Amendment No. 459, and Sessions States Army Air Forces during World War II. Consider- Amendment No. 460, following which, Senate will vote ation of H.R. 1227—Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Re- on final passage of the bill. covery Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule). (Senate will recess following the vote on final passage of S. 214 until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E582 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E573, E574, Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E573 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E581 E574, E575, E575 Poe, Ted, Tex., E582 Baca, Joe, Calif., E578 Davis, David, Tenn., E581 Lampson, Nick, Tex., E579, E580 Reynolds, Thomas M., N.Y., E573, E574 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E576 Dingell, John D., Mich., E581 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E576 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E575 Bishop, Rob, Utah, E582 McCotter, Thaddeus G., Mich., E582 Ross, Mike, Ark., E582 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E579, E580 Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E581 Miller, George, Calif., E574 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E577 Garrett, Scott, N.J., E576 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E583 Murphy, Patrick J., Pa., E578, E579, Sessions, Pete, Tex., E577 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E576 Graves, Sam, Mo., E573, E574 E580 Walsh, James T., N.Y., E577 Capito, Shelley Moore, W.Va., E574 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E575 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E577 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E578, E579

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