October 29, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13525 patrol the no-fly zones over Iraq after process. However, the young govern- Whereas the 2007 Red Sox world champion- the first Persian Gulf war and aided ment is facing a number of serious ship team, like the 2004 Red Sox world cham- the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan challenges as it simultaneously seeks pionship team, epitomized the very best in after the September 11 attacks. to guard against a very real threat sportsmanship, team spirit, and heart in the Turkey, which has the second largest course of winning the American League from Kurdish terrorists, assuage Turk- Championship Series and the ; army in NATO, commanded the Inter- ish nationalists and the military, and Whereas the 2007 Red Sox world champion- national Security Assistance Force in maintain the secular character of the ship team honored the careers of all former Afghanistan twice, in 2002 and 2005, and State, all while continuing Turkey’s Red Sox legends, including , Turkish troops continue to contribute bid for European Union membership. , , Jimmie to security efforts there. We should offer the Turkish Govern- Foxx, , , Dom It is difficult to overstate the critical ment all the support we can give in DiMaggio, , , and Ted importance of Turkey’s cooperation these noble endeavors. Williams; with United States missions in the re- Much like the United States, Turkey Whereas the Red Sox were led back to the World Series this season by the determina- gion. United States Defense Secretary continues to struggle with the darker Robert Gates recently estimated that tion of 2004 world championship team vet- moments of its history. The terrible erans, including , David 70 percent—let me say that again, 70 treatment of Armenians prior to and Ortiz, , , Jason percent—of the air cargo deployed into during the first World War, as well as Varitek, , , and Iraq to support United States troops the treatment of other minorities, in- ; there transits through airbases in Tur- cluding Greeks, Alevis, and Kurds, is a Whereas the 2007 season produced new Red key. matter that continues to haunt the Sox stars, including , Jacoby I perhaps should say that again. It is people of Turkey. In recent years, how- Ellsbury, , , Mike difficult to overstate the critical im- ever, there have been encouraging Lowell, , , , J.D. Drew, , portance of Turkey’s cooperation with signs: historians conferences, attempts United States missions in the region. and rookie right-hander Clay Buchholz, who to improve relations with Armenia, in his second major league start, pitched the United States Defense Secretary Rob- and growing acceptance of the Kurdish 17th no-hitter in Red Sox history; ert Gates recently estimated that 70 language. Whereas Red Sox percent of the air cargo deployed into This is what free people and open de- has won a remarkable 2 World Series in the Iraq to support United States troops mocracies do. They debate and they ex- past 4 years at the helm of the Red Sox and there transits through airbases in Tur- amine their history and the conscience assembled one of the greatest Red Sox teams key. of their people. Given time and pa- of all time; Whereas Red Sox owners John Henry and Turkey, as a predominantly Muslim tience, their past can be confronted in country with an important bilateral re- and Red Sox president and chief a truthful and candid way. Many of us executive officer Larry Lucchino and general lationship with Israel, seeks to play a would like to see more progress from manager ended an 86-year constructive role in Middle East peace Turkey in this area. There continue to World Series drought in 2004 and ushered in negotiations and continues to be an be issues about which our two coun- a new era in Boston that has been important ally in a dangerous and tur- tries disagree. This should be no sur- confirmed in 2007; bulent region. Turkey occupies a stra- prise. Members of the same family dis- Whereas the Red Sox, playing before 44,588 tegically critical territory between Eu- agree at times, and our best friends are Cleveland Indian fans who stood just one game away from celebrating their team’s rope and Asia, bordering such chal- often those who criticize us most open- lenging neighbors as Iran, Syria, and first World Series appearance in a decade, ly. But there is a time for criticism and demonstrated the highest qualities of team- Iraq. a time for praise, and criticism can be work and determination by winning the first Furthermore, I say, as the United constructive. Today is a day to cele- game of a historic run reminiscent of the States increasingly looks to diversify brate the great Turkish nation and its 2004 American League Championship Series; its sources of energy, it is important people and to acknowledge the strong Whereas the Red Sox outscored their oppo- for us to remember that Turkey forms ties that bind our countries together. nents 59-15 during a 7-game winning streak a crucial energy corridor to the West, That is the reason I am cosponsoring a ending in a victory in game 4 of the World capable of bringing oil and natural gas Series in Colorado; resolution with my colleague, Senator Whereas the Red Sox have won their last 8 from the steppes of Eurasia to the GORDON SMITH—to affirm the friend- shores of the Mediterranean Sea. consecutive World Series games; ship and the alliance of the American Whereas Josh Beckett, Jonathan Papelbon, Turkey is, in short, central to the in- and Turkish peoples. May our ties con- and Daisuke Matsuzaka delivered masterful terests of the United States. Now is a tinue to grow stronger with the pas- post-season pitching performances, and Curt good time to be reminded of that fact, sage of time. Schilling demonstrated again why he is con- as tensions build in the Kurdish region sidered to be one of the most dominant post- f and tempers flare over the proper season in baseball history; words to use to describe a century-old SENATE RESOLUTION 359—CON- Whereas Jon Lester exhibited incredible tragedy. Whatever one’s views may be GRATULATING THE BOSTON RED courage and determination and provided in- 2 about that tragedy—politically, eco- SOX ON WINNING THE 2007 spiration to many by pitching 5 ⁄3 shutout in- WORLD SERIES nings in game 4 of the World Series, just 1 nomically, geographically, strategi- year after undergoing chemotherapy for cally, and militarily—as our soldiers— Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. lymphoma; our soldiers, U.S. soldiers, American KERRY, Mr. REED, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. Whereas , who led the Red Sox soldiers—are in harm’s way in Iraq and DODD, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Ms. SNOWE, Ms. with 120 runs-batted-in during 2007, batted Afghanistan, the United States can ill- COLLINS, Mr. LEAHY, and Mr. SUNUNU) .400 during the World Series, with 6 runs afford to lose such an important friend submitted the following resolution; scored and 4 runs-batted-in, to earn the most and ally as Turkey. which was considered and agreed to: valuable player award; Whereas pitching phenomena Daisuke This is a critical moment for Turkey. S. RES 359 The Turkish people recently elected a Matsuzaka and Hideki Okajima have helped Whereas on October 28, 2007, the Boston produce close ties between the people of New new government, led by Prime Minister Red Sox won the by a 4- England and Japan with their extraordinary Erdogan and President Abdullah Gul. game sweep of the Colorado Rockies; play this year; Let me say that once more. This time Whereas the Colorado Rockies deserve Whereas the entire Red Sox organization I think I can say that better. This is a great credit for their historic performance has a strong commitment to charitable critical moment for Turkey. The Turk- during the 2007 baseball season and post-sea- causes in , demonstrated by the ish people recently elected a new gov- son, in which the Rockies won a remarkable team’s 54-year support of the ‘‘Jimmy Fund’’ ernment led by Prime Minister 21 of the final 22 games heading into the of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, con- Erdogan and President Abdullah Gul. World Series; tributing to the ongoing battle against child- Whereas the victory was hood cancers; These decisive elections demonstrated the second world title of the Red Sox in 4 Whereas fans of the Red Sox are found in the vibrant and healthy spirit of Tur- years and the seventh world title in the 107- every corner of the United States and across key’s democracy and the commitment year history of the revered New England the globe, far beyond Boston and New Eng- of Turkey’s people to the democratic team; land; and

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Mr. SCHUMER submitted an designee of the Secretary, certifies to Con- pionship title to Boston: Now, therefore, be amendment intended to be proposed by him gress that the proposal submitted under it to the bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to paragraph (2) will likely generate food and Resolved, That the Senate— lie on the table. beverage service profits on such rail line for (1) congratulates— f each of the following 5 fiscal years. (A) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 World Series and TEXT OF AMENDMENTS SA 3475. Mr. COBURN submitted an the players, manager, coaches, support staff, amendment intended to be proposed by SA 3472. Mr. TESTER submitted an and team owners and executives whose abil- him to the bill S. 294, to reauthorize ity, hard work, dedication, and spirit made amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 294, to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes; as fol- this season possible; and lows: (B) the Colorado Rockies for their extraor- Amtrak, and for other purposes; as fol- dinary success during the 2007 season in win- lows: On page 14, line 25, strike ‘‘and’’ at the end ning the National League Championship; and and all that follows through page 15, line 20, On page 25, between lines 16 and 17, insert and insert the following: (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to the following: transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution (2) shall implement a modern financial ac- (f) NORTH COAST HIAWATHA ROUTE.—Not counting and reporting system; and to— later than 1 year after the date of enactment (A) Red Sox manager Terry Francona; (3) shall, not later than 90 days after the of this Act, Amtrak shall conduct a 1-time end of each fiscal year through fiscal year (B) Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein; evaluation of passenger rail service between (C) Red Sox president and chief executive 2012— Chicago and Seattle, through Southern Mon- (A) submit to Congress a comprehensive re- officer Larry Lucchino; tana (commonly known as the ‘‘North Coast (D) Red Sox principal owner John Henry; port that allocates all of Amtrak’s revenues Hiawatha Route’’), which was operated by and costs to each of its routes, each of its and Amtrak until 1979, using methodologies (E) Red Sox chairman Tom Werner. lines of business, and each major activity adopted under subsection (c), to determine within each route and line of business activ- f whether to reinstate passenger rail service ity, including— AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND along the North Coast Hiawatha Route or (i) train operations; along segments of such route, provided that PROPOSED (ii) equipment maintenance; such service will not negatively impact ex- (iii) food service; SA 3472. Mr. TESTER submitted an amend- isting Amtrak routes. (iv) sleeping cars; ment intended to be proposed by him to the (v) ticketing; and bill S. 294, to reauthorize Amtrak, and for SA 3473. Mr. SANDERS submitted an (vi) reservations; other purposes. amendment intended to be proposed by (B) include the report described in subpara- SA 3473. Mr. SANDERS submitted an him to the bill S. 294, to reauthorize graph (A) in Amtrak’s annual report; and amendment intended to be proposed by him Amtrak, and for other purposes; as fol- (C) post such report on Amtrak’s website. to the bill S. 294, supra. lows: SA 3474. Mr. COBURN submitted an SA 3476. Mr. ALLARD submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him On page 66, line 10, insert ‘‘, including to the bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to projects that involve the purchase of envi- amendment intended to be proposed by lie on the table. ronmentally sensitive, fuel-efficient, and him to the bill S. 294, to reauthorize SA 3475. Mr. COBURN submitted an cost-effective passenger rail equipment’’ be- Amtrak, and for other purposes; as fol- amendment intended to be proposed by him fore the period. lows: to the bill S. 294, supra. On page 56, strike lines 12 through 17 and SA 3476. Mr. ALLARD submitted an SA 3474. Mr. COBURN submitted an insert the following: amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment intended to be proposed by (1) PLAN REQUIRED.—Section 24101(d) is to the bill S. 294, supra. him to the bill S. 294, to reauthorize amended— SA 3477. Mr. CRAPO submitted an amend- Amtrak, and for other purposes; which (A) by striking ‘‘plan to operate within the ment intended to be proposed by him to the funding levels authorized by section 24104 of bill S. 294, supra. was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- lows: this chapter, including the budgetary goals SA 3478. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- for fiscal years 1998 through 2002.’’ and in- ment intended to be proposed by him to the At the appropriate place, insert the fol- serting ‘‘plan, consistent with section 204 of bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to lie on lowing: the Passenger Rail Investment and Improve- the table. SEC. ll. FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE. ment Act of 2007, including the budgetary SA 3479. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- (a) QUARTERLY REPORT.—The National goals for fiscal years 2007 through 2012.’’; and ment intended to be proposed by him to the Railroad Passenger Corporation (referred to (B) by striking the last sentence and in- bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to lie on in this section as ‘‘Amtrak’’) shall submit a serting ‘‘Amtrak and its Board of Directors the table. quarterly report to Congress and to the Sec- SA 3480. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- shall adopt a long term plan that minimizes retary of Transportation that sets forth the ment intended to be proposed by him to the the need for Federal operating subsidies.’’. profit or loss, as applicable, relating to the bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to lie on provision of food and beverage service on Mr. CRAPO submitted an the table. SA 3477. SA 3481. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- each rail line operated by Amtrak. amendment intended to be proposed by ment intended to be proposed by him to the (b) CONTRACT RENEGOTIATION.—If the food him to the bill S. 294, to reauthorize bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to lie on and beverage service on a specific Amtrak Amtrak, and for other purposes; as fol- the table. rail line incurs a loss in any fiscal year, Am- lows: SA 3482. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- trak shall renegotiate any applicable con- tracts relating to food and beverage service On page 24, line 6, insert ‘‘intercity pas- ment intended to be proposed by him to the senger rail service or by’’ after ‘‘served by’’. bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to lie on (including associated labor contracts) for such rail line in an effort to— On page 25, strike lines 10 through 16 and the table. insert the following: SA 3483. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- (1) reduce the cost of such service; and (e) PIONEER ROUTE.—Not later than 1 year ment intended to be proposed by him to the (2) increase to likelihood to make a profit in the following fiscal year. after the date of the enactment of this Act, bill S. 294, supra. Amtrak shall conduct a 1-time evaluation of SA 3484. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- (c) DISCONTINUANCE.—If the food and bev- passenger rail service between Seattle and ment intended to be proposed by him to the erage service on a specific Amtrak rail line Chicago (commonly known as the ‘‘Pioneer bill S. 294, supra. incurs a loss in any 2 consecutive fiscal Route’’), which was operated by Amtrak SA 3485. Mr. BOND submitted an amend- years, Amtrak shall terminate such service until 1997, using methodologies adopted ment intended to be proposed by him to the on such rail line. under subsection (c), to determine whether bill S. 294, supra. (d) REINSTATEMENT.—Amtrak may rein- SA 3486. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- state food and beverage service that was dis- to reinstate passenger rail service along the ment intended to be proposed by him to the continued under subsection (c) if— Pioneer Route or along segments of such bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to lie on (1) at least 1 year has elapsed since the route. the table. date on which such service was discontinued SA 3487. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- on the applicable rail line; SA 3478. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an ment intended to be proposed by him to the (2) Amtrak submits a credible proposal to amendment intended to be proposed by bill S. 294, supra; which was ordered to lie on Congress and to the Secretary of Transpor- him to the bill S. 294, to reauthorize the table. tation for generating food and beverage serv- Amtrak, and for other purposes; which

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