March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 4061 SENATE—Tuesday, March 28, 2006

The Senate met at 9:44 a.m. and was Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, are stone—a reminder of this body’s mis- called to order by the Honorable JIM we in morning business? sion and duty. Sadly, the cornerstone DEMINT, a Senator from the State of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- of the Senate has lost the keystone of South Carolina. pore. We are not yet in morning busi- his life. Erma Ora James Byrd went ness. home to be with her Creator on this PRAYER f Saturday past, at the age of 88. Erma Byrd was born in Floyd Coun- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME fered the following prayer: ty, VA, and moved to the coalfields of Let us pray. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- West Virginia as a child with her fam- Creator and Redeemer, we praise You pore. Under the previous order, the ily. Her father was a coal miner and today for Your goodness and for Your leadership time is reserved. came to the State to work. wonderful works to the children of hu- f As a Kentuckian—another State of coal miners—I was always moved to manity. You satisfy the longing soul MORNING BUSINESS and fill hungry spirits with goodness. hear Senator BYRD proudly declare Thank You for Your many blessings: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that he had, in fact, married a coal for life and health, for grace and friend- pore. Under the previous order, the miner’s daughter. ship, for praise and worship. Senate will proceed to a period of On the Byrds’ 65th wedding anniver- Equip our Senators for the challenges morning business for not to exceed 1 sary in 2002, Senator BYRD said: of this day. Empower them to seize the hour, with the first 30 minutes under Erma and I are complete and whole, a total opportunities to make a difference in the control of the minority leader or that is more than the sum of its parts. In my our Nation and the life of our world. his designee, and the remaining 30 min- life, Erma Ora Byrd is the diamond. May their best energies not be squan- utes under the control of the majority As every schoolchild in West Virginia dered in partisan politics. Instead, give leader or his designee. learns, coal, when placed under great each lawmaker the courage to under- f pressure, becomes a diamond. So it is stand what is right and the willingness ORDER OF PROCEDURE fitting that Senator BYRD has the coal- to do it. fields to thank for bringing his beloved Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, see- Give us all a faith that will discern Erma to him. ing no one from the minority here at the new things You are doing in our The Byrds’ marriage was a study of the moment, I ask unanimous consent world. partnership, devotion, and teamwork. I be allowed to proceed for a few mo- We pray in Your holy Name. Amen. It was living proof of the deep bonds ments in majority time in morning f that grow between a loving husband business. and wife. My own parents were married PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- for 50 years, so I have seen firsthand The Honorable JIM DEMINT led the pore. Without objection, it is so or- the strength of those bonds and know Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: dered. the heartache when they are broken— The Senator from Kentucky is recog- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the until the reunion. United States of America, and to the Repub- nized. And so we grieve with our friend for lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f his loss. Our prayers are with him. But indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TRIBUTE TO ERMA ORA JAMES we also know West Virginia’s great f BYRD Senator will one day be rejoined with his beloved Mrs. Byrd. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the May God bless our friend ROBERT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE King James version of the Bible tells BYRD and the Byrd family. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The us that shortly after the creation of Mr. President, I suggest the absence clerk will please read a communication man: of a quorum. to the Senate from the President pro The Lord God said ‘‘It is not good that the I withhold that suggestion. tempore (Mr. STEVENS). man should be alone; I will make a helpmate The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- for him.’’ The legislative clerk read the fol- pore. The Senator from Connecticut. lowing letter: And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam. f U.S. SENATE, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, It continues that ‘‘he took one of his TRIBUTE TO MAGGIE INOUYE AND Washington, DC, March 28, 2006. ribs . . . and . . . made he a woman.’’ ERMA ORA BYRD To the Senate: And Adam said, This is now bone of my Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I join with Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, bones, and flesh of my flesh. my colleague from Kentucky in ex- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby The verse concludes: appoint the Honorable JIM DEMINT, a Sen- pressing my deep sense of sorrow, as ator from the State of South Carolina, to Therefore shall a man leave his father and well, over the passing of two members perform the duties of the Chair. his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: of our family. And I speak of both the TED STEVENS, and they shall be one flesh. wife of our colleague from Hawaii, Sen- President pro tempore. Mr. President, for almost 69 years, ator INOUYE, who lost his beloved Mr. DEMINT thereupon assumed the ROBERT BYRD and Erma Ora James Maggie a week or so ago and, of course, Chair as Acting President pro tempore. Byrd have been one—since their mar- the recent news we received over the f riage on May 29, 1937. And today I rise weekend of the passing of Erma Ora to offer my heartfelt condolences to Byrd. These are members of our family, RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING the Senator from West Virginia, ROB- in a sense. MAJORITY LEADER ERT BYRD, on the passing of his dear I have known both Mrs. Byrd and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- wife. Mrs. Inouye since I was a child. My fa- pore. The Senator from Kentucky is Senator BYRD has served for nearly 50 ther was a Member of this body and recognized. years in the Senate as our corner- was elected, in fact, to the Senate on

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the same day ROBERT BYRD was, in cially by the very touching and elo- ROBERT and Erma’s great-grand- 1958. So I have had the privilege of quent eulogy delivered by Maggie’s children, Caroline, Kathryn, Anna, serving with Senator BYRD both indi- longtime friend, Sumi McCabe. Emma, Hannah, and Michael. rectly and directly for these now more I would like to close by offering my Knowing of Senator BYRD’s love for than 40 years. In fact, I have the unique thoughts and prayers, once again, to poetry, I am reminded of a passage in privilege of being his seatmate in this DAN, to his son Kenny, and to his Thomas Gray’s ‘‘Elegy in a Country body, something which I have enjoyed daughter-in-law Jessica. Churchyard,’’ which happened to be my immensely over the past decade and a As we mourn the loss of this wonder- father’s favorite poem. Gray’s ‘‘Elegy’’ half that I have sat at this seat in the ful woman, let us remember that her says in one of its stanzas: Senate next to the distinguished senior spirit will be with us and that her in- Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere, Senator from West Virginia. spirational legacy will live on in the Heaven did a recompense as largely send: I certainly remember Maggie Inouye. generations to come of her family. He gave to Misery all he had, a tear, She was wonderful to my parents and So again, to our friend DAN, we want He gained from Heaven (’twas all he wished) was good to me over the years. To to express our deep sense of loss and a friend. watch two of our colleagues about our sense of solidarity with him. ROBERT gained a wonderful friend, whom we care so deeply go through the Mr. President, to lose, just a few days obviously, and a companion—a life tremendous suffering they are going later, of course, the wife of our great companion—in Erma. It is my hope through as a result of the loss of their friend and leader, Senator BYRD, was a that her spirit remains with us and will life mates is something all of us—re- major blow as well. Certainly, the his- inspire all of us and future generations gardless of where we sit in this Cham- tory of Erma Ora Byrd is well known to to come. ber, to what party we belong, in what all of us. Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I wish to direction our ideological compass may As Senator MCCONNELL just pointed take a minute to offer my sincerest lead us—we all have a deep sense of out, she was the daughter of a coal condolences to Senator BYRD on the loss for these wonderful people. miner. She had been the life mate, for passing of his beloved wife Erma. In a DAN and Maggie Inouye were very 69 years, of our colleague from West love story that is both moving and in- close to my parents, as I mentioned. Virginia. It was clear to anyone who spiring to all people, ROBERT BYRD’s She was born in 1924 and attended had the fortune of knowing them that grade school sweetheart became his schools in Hawaii and then went on to they loved each other very deeply. lifelong best friend in a marriage that receive degrees at the University of Ha- Erma Ora James was born in Floyd spanned almost seven decades. While waii and Columbia University and was County, VA, in 1917. The daughter of a this makes the loss that much more highly respected in the area of speech coal miner, as I just mentioned, her profound, I would imagine it makes the pathology. She was a remarkable family moved to Raleigh County, WV, memories that much sweeter and the woman in her own right who could where she met ROBERT while attending love all the more enduring. have had a very distinguished career the Mark Twain Grade School. As somebody who is fortunate independently of her husband. They were married when they were enough myself to be married to a won- She and DAN met in 1947, and as DAN both 19 years of age in 1937. Shortly derful woman for the past 14 years, I INOUYE likes to tell the story, on the thereafter they began a loving family can only imagine the difficult transi- second date he proposed marriage. Not that has grown to two daughters, five tion this causes for our dear colleague one to delay at all, he had met the per- grandchildren, and six great-grand- from the State of West Virginia, but I son he clearly decided was going to be children. pray that the Byrd family will find his life mate. And for the next 57 years, Even though she was content to re- strength in this difficult time. I pray they were just that. main out of Washington’s limelight, that Erma may now rest in eternal They celebrated the birth of their son Erma became quickly known and loved peace. Kenny who was again a wonderful child for her commonsense values and her Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I join and has done a remarkable job in his devotion to her family. many of my colleagues who have been own right. Erma also became well respected for I will remember Maggie best for her speaking today and yesterday extend- her advocacy on issues affecting chil- ing their heartfelt sympathy to Sen- grace and poise and I was saddened to dren across West Virginia and, of hear of her passing after a long battle ator ROBERT BYRD of West Virginia for course, our Nation as well. Two aca- the loss of the diamond of his life, with cancer earlier this month. demic scholarship programs at Mar- I went out to Hawaii last week and Erma. She truly was the light of his shall University and West Virginia attended Maggie’s funeral along with life. On many occasions, I have eased University, respectively, have been Senator STEVENS and his wife Cath- over into the chair next to Senator erine. It was a long trip, and I know named in her honor as a result of her BYRD, and we have talked about how efforts. that DAN did not expect a large number blessed we are with our two wives. He Four years ago, at the couple’s 65th of his colleagues to make that journey. knows my wife Tricia and often asks wedding anniversary, Senator BYRD It was not a hard trip to make. It about her, typically the courtesy that said of his wife: would have been harder not to make it Senator BYRD extends to all of us. in my case, given the closeness of our Erma and I are complete and whole, a total I have asked him about Erma and that is more than the sum of its parts. In my families over the years. And for me I how she was doing. We talked a lot life, Erma Ora Byrd is the diamond. She is a about what a difference they have knew there was nowhere else I could be priceless treasure, a multifaceted woman of than being present with DAN and his great insight and wisdom, of quiet humor made in our lives. There is no question family to celebrate the life of Maggie. and common sense. I wish that more people that he is going to miss her greatly, as During the visitation period prior to could know the joy I have had in finding will all of the family, I know. To all of the funeral service, I was deeply moved one’s soul mate early in life and then sharing them, we extend our heartfelt sym- by watching literally a couple thou- that deep companionship over many happy pathies. We know the children and sand people express their condolences years. grandchildren are with Senator BYRD to DAN, to his son Kenny, Kenny’s wife, Mr. President, my thoughts and now and with Mrs. Byrd. Jessica. Each expression was heartfelt. prayers, along with those of our col- I remember an occasion on a Friday It was personal. These were relation- leagues, I know, are with Senator BYRD afternoon standing here when Senator ships that were solidified over years of and his family in these hours. I wish to BYRD asked me to yield. You are not friendship with DAN INOUYE, with his extend my sympathies to ROBERT; his always sure what Senator BYRD is ask- wife Maggie, and the constituents and daughters, Mona and Marjorie; their ing you to yield for because it could be friends of theirs from Hawaii. husbands, Mohammed and Jon; ROBERT that you violated some rule of the Sen- I was also moved by the peacefulness and Erma’s grandchildren, Erik, ate. But he asked if I would yield so of the funeral service, and most espe- Darius, Fredrik, Mona, and Mary; and that he could speak on the beauty of

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And of When ROBERT BYRD spoke these course, when it came out in the CON- triotism, for his devotion to this coun- words, he meant them deeply in his GRESSIONAL RECORD, I had it framed. It try, to the State of West Virginia, his soul toward his one love. And so my hangs on the wall of my son’s home in reverence for the Constitution, and his husband joins me, and our family joins Paris, KY. Obviously, he doesn’t think reverence for the Senate. But as fa- me, and I know all of our colleagues much of it right now, doesn’t fully ap- mous as he is, and as eloquent as he is, feel this way: We offer our thoughts preciate it. But some day, he will read and as far as he has gone in this Sen- and prayers to our dear friend Senator ate—he has been the leader here; he that, and I know he will think of his BYRD, to his family, and to the good grandfather and where he has served. has been the chairman of committees people of West Virginia during this dif- I tell that story to remind my col- here—he never would fail to share the ficult time. I know my friend ROBERT leagues about the kind of man Senator credit for his many accomplishments will dedicate his future in the Senate BYRD is. He can be a tough adversary. with his wife, who inspired him and not only to the people of West Virginia, He can cause leaders to have a lot of humbled him. whom he serves so proudly, but to his heartburn. I have had it a couple of Erma never sought the spotlight, incomparable soulmate who so inspired times when I was standing here in this nor, according to ROBERT, would she him. place. But it is because he reveres the allow her husband to bask in it for any Thank you very much, Mr. President. institution, because he does care about longer than absolutely necessary. She Mr. President, I suggest the absence us as individual men and women. He strived to be a model of duty and serv- of a quorum. knows about every one of us. He knows ice—service to one’s family and service The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- about our families. And not only does to one’s country. pore. The clerk will call the roll. he love the institution, but he loves Erma Byrd has always been by her The legislative clerk proceeded to knowledge and great history and po- husband’s side, ever since they were call the roll. etry. married, both of them at the age of 19. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Many have quoted from his favorite Imagine: the age of 19. Their love never unanimous consent that the order for poem in the last couple of days. I don’t waned. It is as strong now as it was on the quorum call be rescinded. have a poem. I don’t have some great the very day they said their wedding The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- saying from memory. I only rise to join vows. And I would posit that it has ac- pore. Without objection, it is so or- all the others in saying how much I ad- tually grown deeper, far deeper. That dered. mire and appreciate this Senator who love is a bond that will never be bro- f is an institution in his own right in ken, and even in her death her spirit IMMIGRATION this body. I know how much he is suf- will remain by his side to guide him on. fering right now. Erma had been struggling with ill- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, yester- Sometimes we get so busy these days ness for the past several years. God day in the Senate Judiciary Com- in this institution, trying to make it ended her battle, allowing her to be at mittee, there was a historic vote, a move forward or trying to keep up with rest. Although Erma’s struggle with vote that relates to an issue America the mail and the constituents and the illness is over, and the deep pain that has grappled with almost from the be- flying back and forth, we really need a ROBERT felt as he watched her struggle ginning. That is the issue of immigra- few who have very firm rudders and with this illness is over, we should all tion. It is interesting as we reflect on their sails set in the right direction for know that he needs us now, his friends our history that we are a nation of im- the best interests of the country. I and his colleagues. He needs us to be migrants. But for the Native Ameri- know that is true of Senator BYRD. his friend as he grieves for the loss of cans who were here on our shores when Again, I extend my best wishes to his soulmate. the first White men arrived, we have him. When he returns, I will join all Although we mourn her loss, we must all come to this country either directly my colleagues in paying my respects to not forget to also celebrate the rich, or indirectly through our parents, him and my appreciation for the exam- full life she made with her husband, her grandparents, or previous generations. ple he set for himself and Erma, his children, and her grandchildren. It is that immigration which has made wife of 69 years. The good Senator from West Virginia America such a unique and diverse Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise to has always had a penchant for poetry, place. We take great pride in our roots, pay tribute to Erma Ora Byrd, the wife especially when it was used to help him where we came from, and even greater of our esteemed colleague, ROBERT C. describe Erma. So in closing, I will pride in where we have planted those BYRD of West Virginia. It has always quote a poem by Charles Jeffreys that roots in American soil. That is a fact of warmed my heart to watch the Senator the Senator himself has used to de- life in America. It brings a special from West Virginia speak of his wife in scribe his marriage to Erma: quality to this country. conversation, of which we have had We have lived and loved together Think of the people who have decided many, or as he has stood on this Senate Through many changing years; to come to our shores, men and women floor. He has mentioned her name, and We have shared each other’s gladness who walked away from a comfortable whenever he mentioned it, he imme- And wept each other’s tears; life in a familiar place with a familiar diately got this glow on his face in rev- I have known ne’er a sorrow church, with family, a culture, a lan- erence to his friend, his wife, his love That was long unsoothed by thee; guage, to embark on a journey to a of nearly seven decades. For thy smiles can make a summer place they had never seen before, to Love of this magnitude should be Where darkness else would be. come to a country where they could celebrated. And their marriage of 69 Like the leaves that fall around us not speak the language, to live in a years should be celebrated. As a matter In autumn’s fading hours, place where they were not certain what Are the traitor’s smiles, that darken, of fact, recently I talked to Senator When the cloud of sorrow lowers; their future would hold. It takes an ex- BYRD about his marriage, and he said: And though many such we’ve known, love, traordinary person to make that leap I just hope that we can celebrate 70 Too prone, alas, to range, of faith into the future. It takes an ex- years of marriage. Well, they did not We both can speak of one love traordinary family to decide that their get to 70 years. They got to 69, plus. Which time can never change. future is going to be here in a new And although her body failed her this We have lived and loved together place.

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In 1911, when she ar- quality to this country, a quality we the same people who sit next to us in rived, could she have ever dreamed admire—creativity, a love of freedom, church, whose kids go to school with that one day her youngest son would be entrepreneurship, things that make our kids, the same people we see every sworn in as the 47th Senator from the America a much different place in the day though we may not speak to them. State of Illinois? It was a dream she world, an America which we are all That bill is cruel. That bill is wrong. never could have had, but it came true proud to call home. Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary when she saw me sworn in before she An interesting thing happened in the Committee and the Senate on a bipar- passed away. In my office is her natu- course of history. Those who came first tisan basis decided that there was a ralization certificate behind my desk— would look at the ships coming in and better way. By a 12-to-6 vote, the Sen- a reminder of who I am and where I am say: No, not more of those people. That ate Judiciary Committee said the fol- from and, quite honestly, where we are is part of it, too—an intolerance for lowing: First, if we are going to be a se- all from. immigration even as we know our own cure America, we need to know who Yesterday, with the bill passed on a birthright included an immigrant expe- lives here. We need to know the names bipartisan vote, which now will come rience. and addresses and workplaces of all the to the floor of the Senate, we have an Now we are involved in a national de- people in America, particularly the 11 opportunity to do something that is bate about some 11 or 12 million in our or 12 million undocumented. So for se- not only historic and fair but right, to midst who are not here with proper curity purposes, we moved forward make America a more secure place, documentation, not having followed with this bill to identify who these peo- make certain there is fairness, and to the proper legal process. We have been ple are, where they live, where they are make certain, as the President said, asked to reflect on that. Do we need from, and to make certain that any that we maintain not only the lawful them? Are they an important part of single one of them who is a threat to tradition in America but the wel- America? America would be removed and has to coming tradition in America. We can They are a very important part, not leave. But we went further. We said: celebrate our diversity, knowing that just for the spirit they bring but for We need to toughen the borders, too. it makes us different than so many what they do each day. These are the Let’s make sure we enforce the laws other countries—countries that are men and women who probably cooked that are there. America can’t absorb now torn by sectarian strife and ethnic your breakfast, probably cleared the every single person who wants to come violence. Thank God that in the United States, because there are so many of us table after you finished, washed the here. That is physically impossible. So from so many different places, we have dishes in the kitchen. These are the we need better enforcement at the bor- largely avoided that kind of confronta- people who each day clean your hotel ders, and we need enforcement when it room. They are the ones who are tion. comes to employment. If we say to em- I hope we will consider this bill on a watching your children at daycare. ployers: We need to know who is work- bipartisan basis. We will need to tight- They are taking care of your aging par- ing for you, we need to know if, in fact, en up some aspects and change a few ent at a nursing home at this moment. they are American citizens, and we will words here and there. But we can never They make sure that when you go to enforce the law, it is going to tighten go how the House of Representatives the golf course the putting green is the system. went, with the Sensenbrenner bill; it is perfect. They stand in line many times The second thing we did was essen- a punitive bill, a mean-spirited bill, for 8 hours or more in dull, tough jobs, tial. We said to the people who are not in the best tradition of America. in damp cold, experience watching here: We are going to give you a We can do better. It criminalizes 11 chicken carcasses and beef carcasses go chance, a chance to become legal in the million or 12 million Americans. Call- by so you can enjoy a barbecue over eyes of America. But it won’t be easy. ing them aggravated felons is no way the weekend. They take jobs many peo- It will take you a long time. It will to embark on this road to a more ple won’t take. That is the immigrant take you more than 10 years. During united America. story. that 10-year period, you will have to That law, as it passed the House, will They volunteer to serve our country. demonstrate to us that you were, in never be enforced. We know that. But Some 60,000 of them are now in the U.S. fact, a person of good moral standing, it is a shadow over the lives of so many military, not legal citizens—here le- that you don’t have a criminal record, millions—not just those here without gally but not citizens—willing to put that you were working, you were pay- documentation, but those who would on that uniform, take an oath of loy- ing your taxes, you were learning reach out to help them, such as the alty to the United States, and literally English, and you will pay a fine for priest who counsels the mother to stay risk their lives for you and for me. having violated the law in coming to with her children, even though she may Some of them die in the process. We this country. At the end of that period, not have the right legal documents or have this kind of cruel wrinkle in the we will decide if you met these strict the person at the domestic violence law that if you die in service to Amer- qualifications and whether you can get shelter who tells a mother and her bat- ica, we will make you a citizen after on to a 5- or 6-year path to finally be- tered children to stay in this place; it you die. Their grieving parents receive come an American citizen. is a safe and secure place for you; stay folded American flags in gratitude It is not an easy road. Some will fall here until that abusive, drunken hus- from a nation that is so thankful for along the wayside. Some will make it. band of yours is arrested and the kids their heroism. Those who make it will add something are safe again. Now they have come forward out of to America. They will show that their Under the bill passed by the House of the shadows, hundreds of thousands of determination to leave a place and Representatives, the people I have de- them across America, protesting a bill come here has been matched by the de- scribed would be branded not just as that passed the House of Representa- termination to stay here and make this criminals but as felons. That is an un- tives which would make a criminal out a better country. fortunate approach and one that of every single one of them, not just or- When I walk through the streets of doesn’t reflect the values of this coun- dinary criminals but aggravated felons. Chicago—I love that city, the diver- try. That is an approach which would The House bill, the SENSENBRENNER bill sity. When you get in a taxicab in Chi- drive more people into the shadows. which passed, says that the 11 or 12 cago, you will meet the world. Every The Democrats support a comprehen- million in America who are undocu- driver is from country after country, sive approach, one that includes secu- mented would be branded as aggra- people who come here—doctors, sci- rity and also includes a path to legal- vated felons, the same type of criminal entists, and others who are driving ization—a tough, long path, with many

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The people of Iraq are stepping for- that is the best America can offer to half more years of this? Two and a half ward and fighting for their country. We anybody. By giving them this oppor- more years of losing American lives are helping them do that. It is the tunity, we encourage them to come for- and watching these soldiers come back clear intention of our policy in Iraq to ward and register and to be part of the with visible scars? hand over the responsibility, and it is legal rolls in America. That way, we We have to do better than that. Real happening. know who is living here, which en- security in America means a real plan I find it almost remarkable that here hances our national security. This is to bring this Iraqi war to an end. I urge now, 3 years into this conflict, where also true to American values. It is re- this administration to work toward we are trying to transform an entire warding immigrants who work hard that day and toward that plan, on a bi- society, that the level of patience for and play by the rules. partisan basis, and to work toward this very difficult process, given all the We face extraordinary security chal- homeland security that makes certain progress made and all the elections lenges in America today. We have a we are safe. that have been held and the Constitu- war that now has claimed over 2,300 of The General Accounting Office re- tion drafted—I think in all but four of our best and bravest—sons and daugh- ported yesterday there is the ability to the provinces, there is very little ter- ters of families across America, from bring across our border enough fissile rorist activity, or insurgent activity, Illinois and every State in the union. material to make a dirty bomb, despite or whatever you want to call it. There Today, 138,000 American troops stand our border security. There is a lot more is a concentration in a few provinces risking their lives for us in Iraq and we need to do to make America safe, where there are problems. another 20,000-plus in Afghanistan. We and a stronger America begins at But I met with people from Mosul owe them not only our gratitude and home. yesterday—elected officials—who came our admiration, but we owe them a This administration needs to do more here and talked about the dramatic im- plan to come home. when it comes to port security—not provements that are going on in that When I take a look at the situation turn it over to some foreign govern- area, and the lack of any kind of al- in Iraq, it deteriorates each day and ment to manage five major ports. Qaida operations and terrorist oper- moves inexorably toward a civil war, This administration needs to do more ations in that area, saying that life is which we pray will never happen, and I when it comes to security at our chem- dramatically advancing. We don’t hear wonder how this will end. For some of ical plants and nuclear plants. talk about that. We hear talk about us who voted against the resolution This administration needs to do more the problem spots, and that is legiti- which brought us into this war, we ar- when it comes to protecting us and mate. But the idea that the Iraqis are gued at the time that it is a lot easier making sure our first responders have not fighting for their country, that to get into a war than to get out of what they need. I was in Marion, IL, at they are not stepping forward—as we one. We argued that we needed more al- the fire department meeting with Chief see day in and day out that they are lies to stand with us so that it would Rinella, talking about the cuts in the conducting missions and they are not be just American soldiers. We ar- Bush budget that will reduce the funds eliminating the terrorist threat in gued that more nations should be with available to that department and to po- Iraq—I think it is almost incredible. I us in this effort so we would not be sub- lice departments, which we will count don’t know how you can read the news sidizing a war, which now costs us $2 on if we ever have a major challenge in and suggest that the Iraqis are not billion a week. the United States. Real security begins stepping forward to defend their coun- Unfortunately, this administration at home, with an administration com- try and fight for their freedom. moved forward, anyway. They went mitted to security. Also, coming back to the issue of pa- into a war without enough troops, I urge my colleagues to join, on a bi- tience, I thank God sometimes that without enough body armor, without partisan basis, to restore the funds some of the elected officials who are enough protection on the humvees, and that were cut in the Bush budget. here today were not around in 1777, without the necessary defensive equip- I yield the floor. 1778, and 1779. We would still be singing ment on helicopters. They sent the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ‘‘God save the queen,’’ not ‘‘hail to the troops into battle and, sadly, so many pore. The Senator from Illinois is rec- chief.’’ It took us 11 years to put a de- have not come home. Many have come ognized. mocracy together, in circumstances home with broken and battered bodies. Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I ask that I suggest were far less difficult, in We have an obligation now to say to unanimous consent to speak after Sen- a neighborhood that was far less prob- the Iraqis: We have helped you. We ator SANTORUM for approximately 10 lematic than the neighborhood Iraq have removed your dictator. We have minutes. happens to be situated in. So the idea given you a chance to govern yourself, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that we have lost our patience in a given you a chance for free elections, pore. Without objection, it is so or- struggle against Islamic fascism, which and we have given you a chance for dered. is a real present danger to the future of your future. But now it is your respon- The Senator from Pennsylvania is the United States of America, to me, is sibility. Govern your own nation; bring recognized. almost unconscionable. it together and defend your own people. f This is a struggle we are engaged in. This administration promised us for This is a struggle for our time. It is one years that, given enough time, the IRAQ’S FIGHT FOR ITS FREEDOM that I believe history will look back Iraqi Army and the police force would Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I upon and suggest that we met the replace our troops. How much longer have to respond to my colleague from threat that would have fundamentally must we wait? How much longer must Illinois, who suggested that somehow changed the future of the world, and we we wait until these Iraqis will stand the Iraqis are not standing up and met it before it did so. We met it with and fight for their own future and their fighting for the freedom of their coun- strength, with determination, and we own country? I will believe this admin- try and the comment, ‘‘How much overcame the doubters, overcame those istration has a plan that works when longer do we have to wait?’’ who would have rather cut and run. I the first American soldier comes home, Ask the Iraqi families of the men am not for cutting and running when it replaced by an Iraqi soldier standing who were beheaded—30 of them most comes to the future security of this

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Another effort Perspectives,’’ on page 54, they write: that up, allow this information to get I have been working on in Iraq is the Beginning in 1994, the Fedayeen Sad- out for people to see, pro and con—all intelligence information we have been dam opened its own paramilitary train- the information that is available to us. able to gather from the former regimes ing camps for volunteers—this is 9 These are old documents. They are at in Iraq and Afghanistan. This has been years, by the way, before the Iraq least 3 years old; in some cases much a project that Congressman PETER war—graduating more than 7,200 ‘‘good more than that. The classified nature HOEKSTRA, chairman of the House In- men racing full with courage and en- is specious, at best. We want to protect telligence Committee, has been work- thusiasm’’ in the first year. names, obviously, if there are reasons ing on—and I have worked with him— Mr. President, 7,200 in the first year, to protect certain names because of po- to make sure these 48,000 boxes, con- 1994. tential fallout from having their names taining roughly 2 million documents, Beginning in 1998, these camps began released. If there are recipes for chem- are released to the American public hosting ‘‘Arab volunteers from Egypt, ical weapons, fine. But the bottom line and the world to determine what was Palestine, Jordan, ‘the Gulf,’ and is most of this information should be the intelligence assessment and the ac- Syria.’’ Volunteers. I wonder why they released, can be released, and is not tivity level and, in particular, in Iraq would be volunteering to help Saddam. being released. with Saddam, and with his interaction It is not clear, it says, from the avail- I assure my colleagues—and I think I with elements of al-Qaida or other ter- able evidence where are all these non- can speak for Congressman HOEKSTRA rorist organizations. Iraqi volunteers who were ‘‘sacrificing in this regard—we will stay on this What we are finding is that some of for the cause’’ went to ply their new- issue, and we will make sure all of this the statements that have been made on found skills. Before the summer of 2002, information is made available to the the floor and statements that were most volunteers went home upon the American public so we have a better made just as recently as March 19, 2006 completion of training. They didn’t understanding of what the situation by my colleague from Pennsylvania, stay in Iraq. They came for training was in Iraq prior to the war. Congressman JACK MURTHA, who said: from countries in the gulf regions, and Mr. President, I yield the floor. they went home. Odd that they would The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- There was no terrorism in Iraq before we went there. None. There was no connection be fighting for the cause which would, pore. The Senator from Illinois. with al-Qaida. There was no connection with in that case, be Saddam, if they went f home. terrorism in Iraq itself. IMMIGRATION REFORM Yet if we look at some of the docu- Before the summer of 2002, as I said, most volunteers went home upon com- Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, let me ments that are being released by Direc- begin by congratulating members on tor of National Intelligence John pletion of the training, but these camps were humming with frenzied ac- both sides of the aisle on the Judiciary Negroponte—and, again, only a few Committee for the fine work they did hundred of the millions of documents tivity in the months immediately prior to the war. yesterday on the immigration bill. My have been released. As a caveat, while As late as January 2003, the volun- expectation is that it will be coming to Congressman HOEKSTRA and I are ex- teers participated in a special training the floor soon. cited about the fact that DNI decided event called the Heroes Attack. I wish to echo some of the remarks to release these documents, the pace of Stephen Hayes, who deserves a tre- that were made by my senior colleague the release is, let us say, unsatisfac- mendous amount of credit for his re- from Illinois, Senator DICK DURBIN. I tory to this point. porting on these documents in the think everybody in this Chamber We have, with the blogosphere, the Weekly Standard, has brought this should be interested in a comprehen- Internet, the opportunity to put these issue to the forefront and has awak- sive immigration reform bill, one that documents out there and have almost ened Members of Congress, myself in- takes seriously the security of our bor- instantaneously translated postings cluded, to the importance of discov- ders, one that takes seriously enforcing about what these documents contain. ering the content of these documents the hiring practices of employers, but During the time the Director of Na- as well as some of the information con- also one that makes sure we are pro- tional Intelligence Negroponte has had tained in these documents. viding a pathway to citizenship for the these documents—this is 3 years ago— He reminds us of the special signifi- 11 million to 12 million undocumented less than 2 percent of the documents cance of that training in 1998: workers who are making enormous have been translated. At this pace, my That is the same year that the U.N. weap- contributions to this country. grandchildren may know what is in ons inspectors left Iraq for good; the same The bill that came out of the Judici- these documents. year a known al Qaeda operative visited ary Committee last night strikes the We need to get these documents out. Baghdad for 16 days in March; the same year right balance. I believe it is a bill that Mr. President, 600 over a little over a 2- the U.S. embassies were bombed in East Afri- is worthy of support on both sides of ca; the same year the U.S. bombed Baghdad week period is almost the same pace as the aisle, and I am looking forward to translating with the people they had in Operation Desert Fox; and, the same year Saddam wired $150,000 to Jabir Salim, the participating in the debate on what I over in DNI Negroponte’s shop. We former Iraqi Ambassador to the Czech Re- think will be one of the most impor- need to get these documents out public, and ordered him to recruit Islamic tant issues we face in the Senate. quicker. Why? Because if we look at radicals to blow up the headquarters of f what is in these documents, there is Radio Free Europe. important information in under- What we have here is, again, informa- LOBBYING REFORM standing the connection between Iraq tion that I believe is vitally important Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I come to and terrorist organizations and the for the American public to see. I en- the Chamber today to address the eth- threat we were facing, the potential courage Director of National Intel- ics bill that has been pending before threat we had talked about, which is ligence John Negroponte to step up the the Senate for the past three weeks. It the coordination between a country pace. Congressman HOEKSTRA and I has now been exactly four months that had used chemical and biological have introduced legislation which since Duke Cunningham resigned from weapons, was thought universally to would require just that: it would re- the House after pleading guilty to brib- have chemical and biological weapons, quire the release of these documents ery, tax evasion, and mail fraud and terrorists who have expressed a di- and provides a way to do so. charges. It has now been almost three rect desire to use those weapons and We introduced this legislation prior months since Jack Abramoff pled get access to them. to the decision to release these docu- guilty to defrauding Indian tribes.

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I here we are on March 28th with a half- larly those from large States, will op- also am aware of the importance of the finished ethics bill in the Senate and pose this rule change because it makes immigration bill that we are going to even less in the House. it significantly more difficult and cost- be considering for the next two weeks. I know there are many important ly to interact with their constituents But I have to insist that we bring this issues facing our country—health care, who live in less populated parts of their ethics and lobbying bill back to the education, the war in Iraq, and, as I States. So I am not unsympathetic to floor as soon as practicable and that we just mentioned, immigration—but it is these concerns. There are many parts get to work on getting a bill passed and equally important that we as Members of Illinois in which there is no commer- sent over to the House. The American of Congress consider how we are going cial air service. people expect us to take strong action to deal with the cloud of corruption But this isn’t about our convenience. to clean up the way we do business in that hangs over the Capitol and how It is about our reputation as public this city. They have been waiting for a that affects the issues which are impor- servants who are here to work for the long time. It is time we got to work. tant to the American people. For that common voter, not the highest bidder. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I suggest reason, I sincerely hope the leadership We all know that corporations are not the absence of a quorum. of both parties will be able to reach an allowing us to use their jets out of the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- agreement to bring this bill back to kindness of their hearts. It is yet an- pore. The clerk will call the roll. the floor before our next recess. other way that lobbyists try to curry The assistant legislative clerk pro- The American people are tired of a influence with lawmakers. ceeded to call the roll. Washington that is only open to those One lobbyist told USA Today about Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- with the most cash and the right con- the advantages of allowing Members of imous consent that the order for the nections. They are tired of a political Congress to use his jet. He said: quorum call be rescinded. process where the vote you cast isn’t as You can sit down and have a cocktail and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- important as the favors you do. And talk casually about a matter, rather than pore. Without objection, it is so or- they are tired of trusting us with their rushing in between meetings on Capitol Hill. dered. tax dollars when they see them spent A lobbyist for a telecommunications f on frivolous pet projects and corporate company is quoted as saying that pro- LOBBYING AND RULES REFORM giveaways. viding a jet to a lawmaker ‘‘gives us an It is not a game that is new in this opportunity to form relationships, to Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, for the in- town. It is not particularly surprising have a long stretch of time to explain formation of all of our colleagues, we to the public. People are not naive issues that are technical and com- should be getting some indication from about the existence of corruption. They plicated. If it wasn’t useful, we our leadership soon as to when and how know it has worn the face of both Re- wouldn’t do it.’’ The vast majority of we will proceed on the lobbying and publicans and Democrats over the the people we represent don’t have the rules reform legislation. Of course, a years. So the hope is that we could find money to buy that access and form major part of our time this week will a bipartisan solution to the problem. those relationships. They don’t have necessarily be involved in considering Before the recess, we made some the ability to fly us around on their the immigration reform legislation progress on the ethics bill. I was private planes. In fact, they are having that was reported out of the Judiciary pleased to join with Senator DODD on enough trouble paying the mortgage Committee on a bipartisan vote on an amendment to ban Members and and their medical bills and their kids’ Monday night. But I do think that we staff from accepting meals from lobby- college tuition. And they expect us to should go back to this very important ists. And when we get back to the bill, listen to their issues with the same issue also, which has been pending now I will be joining Senators SANTORUM, concern we would any lobbyist or cor- for 3 weeks. MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN, and FEINGOLD in poration with a jet. This is a bipartisan piece of legisla- offering an amendment to define the I know that some say that legislation tion from two different committees. It way we reimburse corporate jet travel. isn’t really being discussed on these is one of those rare but blessed occa- I would like to spend a few minutes flights. But appearances matter. If we sions when Republican and Democrat, talking about this amendment. want to be serious about showing our chairman and ranking members, can During the past 5 years, Members of constituents that we are fighting for work together. Senator DODD and I Congress, Presidential candidates, and them—and not just for the wealthy and worked together on this legislation, political parties have used the cor- powerful—we can’t allow a small num- along with Senator FEINSTEIN and porate jets of 286 companies a total of ber of special interests to be sub- other Democrats, to shape the package more than 2,100 times. Despite the fact sidizing our travel. that came out of the Rules Committee. that a single flight of these jets can If there isn’t enough commercial air Senator COLLINS, the chairman of the cost tens of thousands of dollars, the service in a state and there is a need to very important Homeland Security and average reimbursement rate has only take a charter flight, then we should Governmental Affairs Committee, was been about $1,700 per trip. So far, poli- pay the full cost of the charter. If there able to get legislation out of her com- ticians have gotten away with this be- is not enough money in our Senate mittee working with Senator LIEBER- cause current law only requires us to travel accounts to cover these costs, MAN of Connecticut. Good work is being reimburse the cost of a first-class tick- then we should increase our travel done. We were making progress and et on these charter flights, not the ac- budgets. What we shouldn’t do is allow were about to get into a position where tual cost of operating the plane. But lobbyists to pick up the tab. we could have wrapped the legislation since we are usually the only pas- I know this may not be a popular up in a couple of days. sengers on the plane who don’t work amendment. I know many of my col- However, Senator SCHUMER proposed for the company, this rule is effec- leagues will be inconvenienced if it is an amendment involving the Dubai tively giving us thousands of dollars in adopted; I will be as well. But if we are World ports issue, and that caused the unwarranted discounts. This has to serious about cleaning up the way we legislation to be stopped. That issue change. do business in Washington, it is an im- now is being dealt with by transferring Let me say this to my colleagues: Al- portant step for us to take. I hope my the responsibility for the operations of though I discontinued the practice ear- colleagues will do the right thing and those terminals to domestic compa- lier this year, I have used corporate support this amendment. nies. So that issue is being addressed,

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for now. I believe Senator SCHUMER has Maybe the American people are not would help to restore the public’s con- indicated that he is willing to with- that focused. Obviously, when I was fidence in the integrity of the decisions draw his amendment, and we can go home I got a lot of questions about im- that we make in Washington. Some forward. migration, about taxes, but I got one may ask: Why does this matter? Why The pending business then would be call, just one, about this bill. It was should we enact lobbying disclosure the Wyden amendment on the issue of from somebody who was concerned and reform legislation? The reason is, holds and how secret holds could be about something they hoped we would if the public does not trust us to make dealt with in this body. Some Senators not put in the bill. Actually, it was a decisions that are not tainted by undue have some concerns about the amend- lobbyist, and I didn’t even agree with influence from special interests, then ment. I would like for us to step up and what he was saying. we will not, as a Congress, be able to address that issue and work with our I think we should reconsider the clo- tackle the major issues facing our leaders. That is a Rules Committee ture vote as soon as possible. I will sup- country. If the bonds of trust between issue and I have held a hearing on the port it no matter at what point it oc- those we represent and public officials issue of holds. I support the Wyden- curs. We can consider two or three of are so frayed, then we are not going to Grassley approach, but I think that these amendments or several of them be able to make the tough decisions, when it involves rules that directly im- or not. But we need to step up to the the hard choices that are necessary pact how the Senate operates day-to- issue, vote cloture, and complete this when tackling the big issues and chal- day, the leaders of our two parties in legislation as soon as possible. lenges that confront our country. the Senate have to have major input in I ask my colleagues: Who wants to The issues before the Senate in this how we deal with the issue in the fu- take the blame for not getting this bill are pressing and serious. Recent ture. done? I was very disturbed about the scandals involving Jack Abramoff and There are other issues that are pend- way this was brought to a halt because former Representative Duke Cunning- ing that have interest and support. Ob- I had yielded for what I was clearly ham have brought to light the need for viously, one of those is the amendment told were going to be comments and all Congress to reevaluate practices that, by Senator COLLINS and Senator LIE- of a sudden, we were hit with a second- although legal, raise questions about BERMAN dealing with establishing a degree amendment that had no applica- the integrity of decisions that are new Office of Public Integrity. That bility to this at all. made or at least create the appearance issue was considered in their com- We need to get together in a bipar- of conflicts of interest and undue influ- mittee, and they would like for it to be tisan way to address this issue, and we ence. We need to ban practices that considered on the floor. I certainly un- need to do it now. If we do not, some- erode the public’s confidence in the in- derstand that and would be supportive body is going to have to explain it. The tegrity of Government’s decisions. We of that because it is supported by these way I will explain it is not going to be need to have greater disclosure of the two leaders of that committee. But we positive because we have a commit- amount of money spent on lobbying have 77 amendments filed as first-de- ment and we need to go forward with and how it is spent. I think sunlight is gree amendments, most of which are it. the best disinfectant in many cases, not germane to the bill. So I have to I yield the floor. and providing and requiring greater ask my colleagues: Are we serious f disclosure will make a real difference. about lobbying reform and rules re- All of us here today recognize that form? CONCLUSION OF MORNING lobbying, whether done on behalf of a There are some good things in here. I BUSINESS business organization, an environ- don’t support all of them, and on a bill The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- mental cause, a children’s advocacy of this magnitude nobody is going to pore. The time for morning business group, an educational institution or support all of it. But I think we need to has expired. any other cause can provide us with step up and resolve these issues. We do The Senator from Maine. very useful information that does not need reform in the lobbying area and Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask dictate but does aid our decision- some changes in the rules especially in unanimous consent to proceed as in making process. We should remember the area of disclosure. We also need a morning business for a period of time that lobbying actually has a noble his- mechanism to deal with earmarks that not to exceed 15 minutes. tory. The word comes to us from Great have not been considered by either the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Britain when individuals would gather House or the Senate, and then are in- pore. Without objection, it is so or- in the lobby of Parliament in order to serted in conference reports. dered. talk to members, and the medium of We are going to have to deal with all f exchange was ideas and not favors. these issues sooner or later. We can do Today, unfortunately, the word ‘‘lob- LOBBYING AND RULES REFORM it now or we can do it later. Some peo- bying’’ too often conjures up images ple I suspect hope this entire package Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, let me of all-expense-paid vacations masquer- of reforms will slide off the face of the begin my comments by commending ading as factfinding trips, special ac- Earth and disappear. It is not going to. the Senator from Mississippi for his ex- cess that the average citizen can never It is here, and it is going to come back. cellent statement. The Senator from have, and undue influence that leads to We can do it today if the leaders give Mississippi deserves great credit for decisions not being made in the public us that charge or we can come back to working with his ranking member, interest. The corrosive effect of that it later as filler or we can be the legis- Senator DODD, to craft a lobbying re- image on the public’s confidence in the lative yo-yo. But this issue is going to form and disclosure bill on the provi- decisions that we make cannot be un- be dealt with. I hope we can come up sions that were under the Rules Com- derestimated. with a way to get it done even today, if mittee jurisdiction. Similarly, I We in Congress have an obligation to possible. worked very closely with the ranking strengthen that crucial bond of trust We have actually lost a full day. We Democrat on the homeland security between those in Government and could have been working on this yes- committee to come up with a bipar- those whom Government serves. This terday afternoon. We could have been tisan bill that reflects issues that are legislation is a significant step in that working on it this morning. There are under the jurisdiction of the Homeland direction, and we need to pass it other issues that are of interest and Security and Governmental Affairs promptly, without delay. concern to the Members and to the Committee. As my colleague, the Senator from leaders, so I understand how that goes. The result is a strong bill. We have Mississippi, has mentioned, there are But if every Senator presumes to offer married the bills reported by the two some 77 amendments that have been his or her amendment and demand a re- committees on the Senate floor. We filed to this bill. Many of them have corded vote, we will not ever finish it. have produced legislation that I think nothing to do with lobbying or ethics

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There, with a small band of We bid him a sort of a bittersweet clean up questionable practices, if we Republican members of that body in farewell in that I know he will be want to restore that bond of trust be- the 1970s, those of us who were in gov- missed in that position, but he has cer- tween the public and its elected offi- ernment in New Hampshire had a tainly earned the right to move on to cials, then we should move forward chance to meet him on occasion as a take some time for himself and his with this legislation without delay, neighbor and fellow legislator and family, to be able to get up in the without extraneous amendments that member of the government. morning and be able to enjoy the day have nothing to do with the issue be- Then, in 1987, I believe it was, he without having to know that he will be fore us. We can do this bill with a good came to New Hampshire and basically rushing off for a 20-hour day at the day of hard work. took up residence on a cot in a run- White House. I thank the majority leader for bring- down building that we used as the I suspect he will be returning to New ing up the bill again, for recognizing headquarters for the George H. Bush England. We look forward to having its importance, and for working with campaign for President. He was the him back. I know he will spend a fair the four managers of the bill to try to field director, the campaign manager amount of time in Massachusetts and a find a path forward. But we need co- under Governor Sununu and under my fair amount of time in Maine, and I am operation from our colleagues and from father, Governor Gregg. He, at that sure he is going to stop on his way be- the leaders on the other side of the time, created a tremendous amount of tween Massachusetts and Maine to aisle if we are going to be successful in goodwill amongst those who had a take advantage of New Hampshire’s doing so. I am convinced, as is the dis- chance to work with him. He was an ‘‘no sales tax’’ climate. He is a special tinguished chairman of the Rules Com- extraordinarily highly capable indi- person, and the country has been well mittee, that in a day’s time we can vidual who got his job done, did it served by having him. complete action on this bill and be on without ego but did it very effectively. His successor, Josh Bolten, I have our way to conference with the House That approach, which grew with ex- had the good fortune of dealing with if we have a little cooperation from our perience both as a Deputy Chief of also for a number of years but espe- colleagues. Staff with the first President Bush and cially in the last few years as Director Let’s not fail this test. Let’s not fail then as Transportation Secretary, and of OMB. In my role as chairman of the to get this job done. This matters. It now as Chief of Staff since the begin- Budget Committee, he is obviously the matters because if we do not have the ning of this administration—that ap- person I have had the most contact support of the American people, the proach of a quiet, confident, unassum- with in the administration. Interest- trust and confidence of the American ing but extraordinarily effective indi- ingly enough, he brings a lot of the people, then we cannot tackle the vidual has been really his modus ope- same characteristics to the job Andy major issues facing this country. randi. He has really set a standard, I Card does. He is low key, he is bright, This bill would be a significant step believe, to which Chiefs of Staff will be has a great sense of humor, and he un- forward in repairing the frayed bonds held as we go forward from administra- derstands that his job is to carry for- between the American people and their tion to administration. ward the mission of and purposes of the Government at a time when surveys in- The job of Chief of Staff is one of the President. dicate that trust in Congress is peril- most difficult jobs there is in Wash- He is a person you can talk to, who ously low. ington, obviously. It is a high-intensity enjoys listening, will reach out, and I hope we can come together. This is position requiring workdays that often does reach out for and has reached out a bipartisan effort. Senator SANTORUM run into 20 hours. It requires that you as Director of OMB to Members of the convened a bipartisan task force that know all the issues, that you know who Senate to hear their thoughts and has worked very hard and gave rise to the players are, that you put out the ideas as to how we should proceed. many of the bipartisan principles upon fires, that you communicate effec- He has tremendous respect, I believe, which this bill is based. Let us work to- tively, that you be courteous to people on both sides of the aisle in the way he gether on both sides of the aisle. We who may not be so courteous to you, has led the OMB, and he will create a have bipartisan support. With the and that you deal effectively with get- seamless transition in the White House ranking Democrats, Senator LIEBER- ting the President of the United States as he moves over to the chief of staff MAN and Senator DODD, with the two the information he needs in order to do job. chairmen, Senator LOTT and myself, we his job. Andy Card, as I said, set a We are fortunate to have people such can get this job done. standard which will be one which I as this—people such as Andy Card and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. think Chiefs of Staff to come will try Josh Bolten who are willing to take on SUNUNU). The Senator from New Hamp- to equal. the obligation of public service and shire. He is always fair. He is always open. serve in positions such as Chief of Staff Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask He is low key, unassuming, extraor- for the President, jobs which are ex- unanimous consent to proceed as in dinarily effective but firm when he had traordinarily intense and involve tre- morning business for 10 minutes. to be on issues and with people relative mendous sacrifice relative to family. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to carrying out the policy of the Presi- But without good people such as this objection, it is so ordered. dent. As he said today at the ceremony willing to do them, the Nation would f at the White House, he always recog- be much less. nized the fact that he was a staffer. He We thank Andy Card for his service. ANDREW H. CARD, JR. was not an elected official as a Chief of We wish him and Kathleene good luck Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I rise to Staff, but he was a staffer who worked and good fortune as they move forward, praise and thank Secretary Card who, for the President of the United States and we welcome Josh Bolten to the job. for the last 51⁄2 years, served as Chief of and that his job was to carry forward I yield the floor. I suggest the ab- Staff for the President of the United the policies of the President. He did sence of a quorum. States. Those of us from New Hamp- that extraordinarily well. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The shire, such as the Senator in the Chair, His wife, of course, has been with him clerk will call the roll. know Andy Card well. Long before he all these years and put up with the The legislative clerk proceeded to became Chief of Staff, before he be- thousands of hours he has not been at call the roll. came Secretary of Transportation, be- home since he has done this job—his Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask fore he even went into the White House wife Kathleene. As she has ministered unanimous consent that the order for with the first President Bush, he was to people who attend their church and the quorum call be dispensed with.

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This is a different approach leagues are investigating allegations ness be extended and that I be per- from that taken by the Senator from against their colleagues. mitted to speak for up to 15 minutes. Illinois, Senator OBAMA, and it is even If we insert this Office of Public In- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there different from the proposal Senator tegrity into the process, public con- objection? Without objection, it is so LIEBERMAN and I advanced in the fidence in the thoroughness, independ- ordered. Homeland Security markup. We have ence, and credibility of the investiga- tions would be enhanced. It would in no f refined it still further. We narrowed the authority of the Office of Public In- way diminish the authority of the Eth- OFFICE OF PUBLIC INTEGRITY tegrity, and I think we struck exactly ics Committee to take the action, Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I do not the right balance between the duties of make the final judgments, and indeed anticipate taking the full 15 minutes, this office and the duties of the Ethics judgments all along the way, on this but I did want to alert my colleagues Committee. This office would conduct case. to an amendment that I believe will be I reserve the remainder of my time. impartial, independent, thorough in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- coming up this afternoon, or perhaps vestigations and report its findings to even later this morning. In any event, ator from Oregon. the Ethics Committee which then Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask later today Senators MCCAIN, LIEBER- would retain authority to rule on the unanimous consent to speak for up to MAN, and I will be offering an amend- cases and allegations and decide what 15 minutes as in morning business. ment to the ethics bill before us to cre- action, if any, is taken. This would en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate an Office of Public Integrity. hance the public confidence that this objection, it is so ordered. The American people view the way investigation would be an independent f that we enforce ethics requirements on one. each other and on our staff as an inher- It is very difficult for us to inves- ELIMINATING SECRET HOLDS ently conflicted process. We set our tigate ourselves. There are friendships, Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am own rules, we are our own advisers, we there are inherent conflicts of interest. hopeful that shortly the Senate will be are our own investigators, we are our The Ethics Committee does a terrific voting on a measure that will take a own prosecutors, we are our own job in the Senate. It has wonderful very significant step forward by bring- judges, and we are our own juries. Even members serving on it, individuals of ing sunshine and public accountability though we have some of our finest the highest integrity. But the public to the Senate. Members serving on the Ethics Com- perception is always going to be that If you walk the streets of this coun- mittee, they cannot escape the percep- this is an inherently conflicted process try and ask someone what a hold is in tion that the process is plagued by con- because we are investigating ourselves. the Senate, I don’t think you will get 1 flict of interest. We do have extraor- We are playing every role in the proc- out of 100 people who will have any dinary capable, ethical individuals ess. What we are trying to do is create idea what you are talking about. But serving on the Ethics Committee in the an office that would conduct the inves- the fact of the matter is, a hold in the Senate. We are very fortunate to have tigation. Senate is the ability to block a piece of a committee that works in harmony I know many of our colleagues are legislation, block a nomination from and that takes its job very seriously. not comfortable with this concept. being even discussed in the Senate. As I believe we can preserve the impor- Some of them have compared it to the a result of a hold, the Senate will not tant role of the Ethics Committee—and old special prosecutor laws. But that is even get a peek at a topic that may in- it is a vital role because the Constitu- not what we are doing. We are very volve millions of our citizens, billions tion requires each House of Congress to carefully setting up a system of checks of dollars, and affect the quality of life discipline its own Members, if nec- and balances with the Ethics Com- of citizens in every corner of the land. It would be one thing if the Senator essary, and we are going to preserve mittee retaining all of the final author- who exercises this extraordinary tool— that absolutely critical role—but that ity to decide how to proceed, to decide this tool that carries so much power we can make an improvement in the whether subpoenas should be employed, with it—if that Senator would exercise process by creating a congressional of- to decide whether an investigation the tool in public and could be held ac- fice, the Office of Public Integrity. should go forward in the first place, countable. Unfortunately, holds are I emphasize this is part of the legisla- and to decide the ultimate disposition now placed in secret. They are done be- tive branch. We are not talking, as of the case. The investigation would be hind closed doors. The sponsor of a some have, about creating an outside done by this independent office. piece of legislation will not even know commission of judges and former Mem- I point out to my colleagues one of about it. It seems to me a Senate that bers of Congress and ethics experts. We the advantages of having an inde- is serious about lobbying reform abso- are talking about recognizing that the pendent Office of Public Integrity con- lutely must stop doing so much of its Constitution clearly places responsi- duct the investigation. The public now important business in secret, behind bility within the legislative branch for is often skeptical of the findings and closed doors. taking actions, if necessary, against its actions taken by the Ethics Com- I will offer later in the day, I hope, own Members who violate the House or mittee. If the Office of Public Integrity with Senator GRASSLEY, Senator Senate rules. But we believe that proc- comes to the Ethics Committee and INHOFE, and Senator SALAZAR, an ess would be enhanced if we create an says these allegations have been thor- amendment to bring a bit of sunshine office of public integrity. It would be oughly investigated, we, an inde- to the Senate. It is an amendment that headed by a director who would be ap- pendent entity, have investigated these would not abolish the hold. Senators’ pointed by the majority and minority allegations and we find there is no rights would be fully protected. Sen- leaders of the Senate. That office truth to them, that finding is much ator COLLINS is in the Senate, and as a would conduct investigations of pos- more likely to be accepted by the pub- result of the colloquy we had several sible ethics violations independent of lic if the investigation is done by this weeks ago, this legislation also pro- any direct supervision by the Senate. independent office. It would have com- tects the Senator’s right to be con- So we would be assured that the public plete credibility. That would be a great sulted on a piece of legislation. Cer- would perceive the process—the inves- advantage. It would remove the cloud tainly, that is something all Members

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What we say in this bipartisan Rules Committee, has been particu- After 10 years, Senator GRASSLEY and amendment is when a Senator digs in, larly helpful in terms of working with I have watched these secret holds block when a Senator plans to exercise this us on this measure. There have been legislation, block nominations in a way extraordinary power, the power to hearings. Senator BYRD, who, of course, that does a disservice to all the people block a bill or a nomination from ever knows more about the Senate rules we represent. being heard, we are saying that Sen- than anyone in the history of this Sen- We are going to have a chance to end ator has got to be held publicly ac- ate, has been very helpful in terms of this. We are going to have a chance to countable. What we require is that a giving us background about what we ensure that while Senators can exer- Senator who exercises a hold would ought to do. This amendment puts the cise their rights and debate topics that have to so state in the CONGRESSIONAL burden on the person who ought to be they feel strongly about, they can also RECORD. They could still use their pro- held publicly accountable: squarely on be held publicly accountable. cedural rights to make sure they have the shoulders of an objector. The per- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- a chance to oppose the legislation and son who exercises a hold will be identi- sence of a quorum. to oppose it strongly, but they would fied and colleagues can discuss with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The be identified as the person who was so that person how to move forward in a clerk will call the roll. objecting. bipartisan way. The legislative clerk proceeded to The intelligence reauthorization bill No Senator is going to be stripped of call the roll. is now being prevented from coming to their rights. No Senator is going to be Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask this Senate as a result of a secret hold. kept from protecting constituents that unanimous consent that the order for A lot of Senators give lengthy and elo- have serious concerns about legisla- the quorum call be rescinded. quent speeches about fighting ter- tion. But with the right to stand up for The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. rorism, but now a bill that is vital to your view and to object to a piece of BURR). Without objection, it is so or- national security is being held up in se- legislation, there ought to be some re- dered. cret. It has been held up for months sponsibility. There ought to be some f and months as a result of this secret accountability. ORDER OF PROCEDURE hold. That ought to change. I find it stunning the Senate would even consider lobbying reform without Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, we are be- Certainly, it ought to change if Sen- yond 12:30 p.m. Thus, I ask unanimous ators are serious about lobbying re- an effort to do its business in public. We have already spent several days on consent to delay the recess until we forms because one of the best ways for complete, in a few minutes, two items lobbyists to work their will is to have this legislation. Hopefully, it will be completed shortly. It seems to me one of business we will be addressing. procedures that help them behind The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without closed doors. That is what the secret of the most obvious reforms that Sen- ators ought to be in favor of, if this objection, it is so ordered. hold is all about. It is written nowhere Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, we are in the Senate rules, but it has become Senate is serious about reform, is doing its business in public. going to address two issues, and those one of the most significant and power- are the issue surrounding the lobbying ful tools a Senator can exercise. It is Nowhere in the Senate rules does it say anything about secret holds. No- bill, which is on the floor now, and we done without any public accountability will march through that issue—the at all. where is it written down that a Senator can exercise this enormous power and Democratic leader and I will explain to There has been a bit of irony in the our colleagues what has just been last couple of days about this legisla- do it without any accountability at all. Senator GRASSLEY and I believe it is done—and then also we expect to ad- tion. I thought it was going to come up dress the issue surrounding immigra- already, given the fact that we had time to bring some sunshine for the Senate and for Senators to do the peo- tion and the cloture vote that is sched- come back from the recess. I was under uled this afternoon. the impression that would be the first ple’s business in public. Secret holds order of business. But we could not get have been the bane of the Senate for f to the bipartisan measure to abolish decades. Back in the 101st Congress, LEGISLATIVE TRANSPARENCY secret holds because, lo and behold, then-majority Bob Dole said: AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF there was a secret hold on an amend- I have never understood why Republicans 2006—Resumed put a hold on Republican nominees. Maybe I ment to try to get the Senate to do its will figure it out some day. I have been The PRESIDING OFFICER. The business in public. That pretty much working on it. I have not quite understood it. clerk will report the pending business. says it all. Not only do we have secret In that same Congress, former Sen- The assistant legislative clerk read holds on national security legislation, ator John Glenn observed: as follows: legislation that would make a real dif- . . . as one hold would come off, there was A bill (S. 2349) to provide greater trans- ference in terms of striking a balance agreement another one would be put on, so parency in the legislative process. between fighting terrorism ferociously that no one really had to identify them- Pending: and protecting civil liberties, not only selves. The objecting Senator would remain Wyden/Grassley amendment No. 2944, to es- do we have national security legisla- anonymous. So much for sunshine in the tablish as a standing order of the Senate a tion being held up, but even efforts to United States Senate. requirement that a Senator publicly disclose bring about basic reforms such as open- Those are the words of one of our a notice of intent to object to proceeding to ness and sunshine for the Senate are most respected colleagues, John Glenn, any measure or matter. being held up as a result of this secret words that I hope Senators will remem- Schumer amendment No. 2959 (to amend- ment No. 2944), to prohibit any foreign-gov- procedure. ber later in the day when we will have ernment-owned or controlled company that I emphasize what the change will a chance to vote on a bipartisan recognized the Taliban as the legitimate mean for the Senate. No longer if this amendment to bring some sunlight to government of Afghanistan during the change is put in place will staff be able the Senate and some openness in the Taliban’s rule between 1996–2001, may own, to keep secret from Members an objec- way the Senate conducts the public’s lease, operate, or manage real property or fa- tion; no longer will leadership be the business. cility at a United States port. only one to know about an objection; When we have important national se- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- no longer will it be possible for a Sen- curity legislation held hostage today ator from New York.

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AMENDMENT NO. 2959 WITHDRAWN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there COLLINS had offered an amendment and Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, since I objection? Without objection, it is so that she would be scheduled to be rec- offered the amendment on the Dubai ordered. ognized first. Ports World, a lot has happened. In Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, what we Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, if I fact, Dubai Ports World has agreed to have done is cleared a way, with one might respond to my colleague, I am sell its U.S. operations, and so it will amendment and calling up other asking that I be recognized in morning have no control over them. That will amendments, with the glidepath that business for 10 minutes. happen over the next several months. we will address two amendments short- Mr. REID. Mr. President, what is the The administration has agreed that ly after our break for our policy status of the proceedings? What is hap- should be what happens. lunches today. We, I think, can be on a pening here? Obviously, we are going to keep a glidepath thus of completing the lob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. There watchful eye on the deal, and should bying reform bill before addressing the has been a unanimous consent request for some reason—and I have no expec- border security and immigration bills. by the Senator from Illinois to speak tation this will occur—the deal not be Again, we have a lot of work to do, but at 2:15. allowed, we would want to bring the that would be the intent. Mr. REID. Who has the floor now? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- amendment back to the floor. The ma- There is one remaining piece of busi- jority leader has graciously agreed ator from Illinois. ness we need to address, in terms of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, will the that we would be allowed to do so, al- cloture vote that is scheduled for this though I have no expectation that will Senator yield to me? afternoon, and I will, before lunch, Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, further re- happen. have a further unanimous consent So I ask unanimous consent to with- serving the right to object, the legisla- about that as well. tive business that is pending, what is draw the pending amendment. At this juncture, I suggest the ab- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the status of that, before the unani- sence of a quorum. mous consent was made? objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The majority leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, let me add clerk will call the roll. the previous order, the Senate is sched- The assistant legislative clerk pro- to what the distinguished Senator from uled to have 2 hours equally divided be- ceeded to call the roll. New York just said. First of all, I tween the Senator from Maine, Senator Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask thank him, through the Chair, for his COLLINS, and—— unanimous consent that the order for cooperation on an issue which is con- Mr. LOTT. So Senator COLLINS would the quorum call be rescinded. stantly evolving, but it looks as if it is be recognized upon the return from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without well underway to satisfy everybody’s luncheon period to begin debate on the objection, it is so ordered. concerns. But the understanding is we pending amendment? Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Or Sen- will come back and address the issues unanimous consent that the cloture ator VOINOVICH or his designee. in his amendment at some point in vote with respect to S. 2454 be vitiated. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, we have some way on the floor if that glidepath I further ask unanimous consent that had so much difficulty in getting an to satisfactory conclusion is not at a time to be determined after fur- agreement to move forward on this leg- reached. ther concurrence by the Democratic islation; we were not able to do it yes- AMENDMENT NO. 3176 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2944 leader, the Senate proceed to S. 2454 terday or this morning. I really hope The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and, further, that the bill be open for that when we return from lunch, we go ator from Maine. debate only during the first day of con- straight to the pending business and Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, on be- sideration. amendment. I would like to accommo- half of myself, Senator MCCAIN, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there date all of our colleagues, but we have Senator LIEBERMAN, I send a second-de- objection? struggled so hard to get to this point, gree amendment to the pending amend- Without objection, it is so ordered. I would have to object. ment to the desk. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, very brief- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I sug- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ly to review, after our break today for gest the absence of a quorum. clerk will report the amendment. lunch, our policy lunches, we will be on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The assistant legislative clerk read clerk will call the roll. as follows: lobbying reform. We have two amend- ments which will be debated. We set up The assistant legislative clerk pro- The Senator from Maine [Ms. COLLINS], for ceeded to call the roll. herself, Mr. MCCAIN, and Mr. LIEBERMAN, to 2 hours. I would think that time could be condensed. Further discus- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask proposes an amendment numbered 3176 to unanimous consent that the order for amendment No. 2944. sions will take place over our lunches on lobbying reform. At a point in time, the quorum call be rescinded. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we would expect after we finish with unanimous consent that the reading of objection, it is so ordered. the amendment be dispensed with. lobbying reform, we will go to the bor- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without der security bill, and we will have more unanimous consent that I be recog- objection, it is so ordered. to say about how that will all be han- nized at 2:15, when we return, for 10 (The amendment is printed in today’s dled at a later date. minutes. RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) I yield the floor. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, reserving Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the right to object, but I will not ob- unanimous consent that there now be 2 the previous order, the Senate will ject, I was not aware of the purpose of hours equally divided between Senator stand in recess— the request, and I understand the sensi- COLLINS and Senator VOINOVICH or his Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I won- tivity and the timing of this. We will designee. I further ask unanimous con- der if the majority leader would be be prepared to proceed with Senator sent that there be 20 minutes equally willing to respond to a— COLLINS at 2:25. for debate between Senator WYDEN and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Senator SESSIONS or his designee. I fur- unanimous consent that when we re- objection? ther ask unanimous consent that fol- turn at 2:15 I be recognized for 10 min- Without objection, it is so ordered. lowing the use or yielding back of time utes. f the Senate proceed to a vote on the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Collins amendment, to be followed im- objection? RECESS mediately by a vote on the Wyden Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, reserving The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under amendment, with no further inter- the right to object to the unanimous the previous order, the Senate stands vening action or debate. consent request, I believe that Senator in recess until 2:15 p.m.

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Mr. President, I ask cause he was indefatigable in terms of Congress of the hopes of working-class unanimous consent to be recognized for his efforts. I consider him not only a young people for peace and freedom. 10 minutes in morning business. At this dear friend, but I think it is fair to say What a champion for America’s point, I yield 5 minutes to my col- that had he not supported me early in workers. After the Berlin Wall fell and league, Senator BARACK OBAMA, from my election campaign I would not be the Cold War ended, LANE EVANS said Illinois. here today. So I think this is an enor- we could not abandon workers at The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mous loss for the Congress, but I know places such as the Rock Island Arsenal, objection, it is so ordered. all of us will continue to draw inspira- men and women who helped to win the The Senator from Illinois. tion from LANE EVANS, and I am glad Cold War. He fought for fair trade. He f that he will continue to be my friend saw what happened in Galesburg when for many years to come. Maytag closed, costing 1,600 jobs. He RETIREMENT OF LANE EVANS I yield the floor. fought to make sure America’s workers Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I rise The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The were never left behind. And what a today, along with my colleague from Senator from Illinois. fighter for family farmers and for the Illinois, in a bittersweet moment. One Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, only a environment, for the Arctic National of our dearest friends from Illinois, little over an hour ago, LANE EVANS Wildlife Refuge. He was cochairman of Congressman LANE EVANS, announced announced he would not seek reelec- the Alcohol Fuels Caucus. He has been today that he will not be seeking re- tion in November to the U.S. House of a leader in proethanol battles. election next term. Representatives. I understand his deci- But, you know, he was a battler Since the day he arrived in Congress sion. It is a loss for his district, for our starting early in his career. As a law- more than two decades ago, LANE State, and for America. From the Quad yer he didn’t take the easy way out to EVANS has been a tireless advocate for Cities to Quincy, Springfield, Decatur, make a lot of money. He was a legal the heroes with whom he served and Carlinville, and towns in between, aid lawyer. He fought for people who the countless other veterans who LANE EVANS is deeply respected and his had no voice in the courtroom, and he bravely defended this country. When service will be deeply missed. came to Congress to make sure every- Vietnam vets were falling ill from For over 20 years, LANE EVANS has one had a voice in his congressional Agent Orange exposure, he led the ef- stood as a beacon of hope and has been district. I have no doubt Lane would fort to pass Agent Orange compensa- a strong voice in his Illinois congres- have been reelected again if he had tion. Just recently, he led the fight to sional district. chosen to run in November. Now he is make sure the children of veterans ex- There are two kinds of courage in fighting a different kind of battle. posed to Agent Orange who were born this world. There is physical courage, Nearly 8 years ago, LANE came out with spina bifida would be taken care which is rare. Then there is even a publicly and announced that he had of as well. rarer commodity, moral courage. Once Parkinson’s disease. It was a cruel He was one of the first in Congress to in a great while you find someone who blow. It turns out that I was with him speak out about some of the health has both. LANE EVANS is that person. when he discovered it. We were in a problems facing Persian Gulf war vet- He grew up in Rock Island, IL, the Labor Day parade in Galesburg. He was erans and has fought for benefits for son of a union firefighter. He joined the waving and he said he couldn’t feel them ever since. Marine Corps right out of high school, some of the fingers in his hand. He He fought to expand benefits to served during the Vietnam era from sensed something was wrong. It took a women veterans. He worked to help 1969 to 1971. After the Marines, LANE while for the diagnosis to come out. those veterans suffering from post- went to college, then to Georgetown For a man that young to be diagnosed traumatic stress syndrome, and also Law School. He was elected to Con- with Parkinson’s is unusual. Publicly worked to make sure there is a roof gress in a famous upset election in 1982. he announced his disease and started over the heads of the thousands of For nearly a quarter of a century, fighting—for stem cell research and for homeless veterans in our country the U.S. House of Representatives had medical help for those who suffer from today. LANE EVANS, former marine, as a Mem- diseases just like his. LANE EVANS has fought these battles ber of its body. He closed his announce- During his last race, in 2004, he told for more than 20 years, and even in the ment today the way he closed many audiences: I may be slow, but I still face of his own debilitating disease, letters, with the vow: Semper Fi. Sem- know which way to go. Living with Parkinson’s, he has had the courage to per Fi, those Latin words that mean Parkinson’s made him a better Con- keep fighting. Today, veterans across ‘‘always faithful.’’ LANE EVANS was al- gressman because, ‘‘I can understand America have this man to thank for re- ways faithful—first to his fellow vet- what families are going through.’’ minding America of its duty to take erans. I can’t think of another col- Time and again, LANE EVANS showed care of those who have risked their league in the House or Senate who extraordinary courage, not just as a lives to defend ours. Today, we all worked harder for veterans, whether it politician but as a human being. thank LANE EVANS for his courage in was the Vietnam era Veterans Congres- His determination to serve his dis- reminding us of this. His voice is going sional Caucus which he chaired, his trict pushed him to work harder, even to be missed in this town, but I am sure work with Senator Tom Daschle on as the burden of Parkinson’s became it will continue to be heard wherever Agent Orange, his dogged efforts to heavier. His dignity and perseverance there are veterans who need help or find out what was behind Gulf War in the face of this relentless and cruel vulnerable people across America who Syndrome, helping homeless veterans, disease is an inspiration to every one of are looking for a hand up, not a hand- helping veterans find jobs, expanding us who counts LANE EVANS as a friend. out. VA home loans, trying to find health In his statement today, LANE EVANS Just a personal note: I don’t know benefits for veterans with post-trau- said: many people who are more courageous matic stress disorder, and, of course, I appreciate the support of people I never than LANE EVANS, who has worked tire- working with the vets at the Rock Is- met before who would ask how I was doing lessly, despite extraordinarily chal- land Arsenal. and tell me to keep up the good fight. lenging physical ailments. He is one of Like others who served his country The truth is, LANE EVANS, his whole the most gracious, best humored, and in uniform, LANE EVANS was a man of adult life, has been involved in a series

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of good fights. Politicians come and go offering with Senators COLLINS, LIE- But here’s the sad reality. No matter in the Halls of Congress, but this soft- BERMAN, and MCCAIN, that they will how well our process works here in the spoken son of Illinois will leave his understand an independent ethics fact- Senate, it doesn’t really matter since mark as a man truly committed to se- finding body is not only a good idea but the American people perceive the en- curing the American dream for every- a necessary idea. tire ethics system—House and Senate— one in our Nation. Earlier this year, I was asked by the to be broken. Our constituents, unfor- Thank heavens for LANE EVANS. Minority Leader to take a lead role in tunately, do not distinguish between I yield the floor. crafting ethics legislation. I was glad the bodies in their opinion of Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to assume that role because I believe And as long as our credibility is VOINOVICH). The Senator from Maine. that the foundation of our democracy stained by the actions—and inactions— f is the credibility that the American of the other body, then the legitimacy people have in the legitimacy of their of what we do is also called into ques- LEGISLATIVE TRANSPARENCY Government. Unfortunately, over the AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF tion. past few years, that legitimacy has With all due respect to my colleagues 2006—Continued been questioned because of the scan- on the Senate Ethics Committee, AMENDMENT NO. 3176 dals we have here in Washington. there’s some good reason for the Amer- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, would But one of the greatest travesties of ican people to be skeptical of our en- the Presiding Officer review the time these scandals is not what Congress forcement system. After all, we in the agreement that we are about to em- did, but what it didn’t do. Senate are our own judge, jury, and bark on for consideration of the Col- Because for all the noise we have prosecutor. Under the current system, lins-Lieberman-McCain amendment? heard from the media about the bribes Members investigating their colleagues The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is accepted by Congressman Duke are caught in a bind. Either they inves- 2 hours evenly divided between the Cunningham, the thousands of dollars tigate and become vulnerable to the al- Senator from Maine and the Presiding in free meals accepted by other Con- legation that they are prosecuting a Officer. gressmen, and the ‘‘K Street Project’’ Member for political reasons or they do that filled lobbying firms with former Ms. COLLINS. Thank you, Mr. Presi- not investigate and it looks like they staffers, we have heard only silence dent. I was aware that was the case, are just covering up for a colleague. from the very place that should have but I thought it would be helpful to our That investigation trigger has to be de- caught these ethics violations in the colleagues to better understand the politicized for the good of Members and first place, the House Ethics Com- state of play. the integrity of the process. Mr. President, I made some prelimi- mittee. And so, we can pass all the ethics re- For years now, it’s been common nary comments this morning. I do forms we want—gift bans, travel bans, knowledge that this committee has want to explain further the concept of lobbying restrictions—but none of largely failed in its responsibility to the Office of Public Integrity, but I them will make a difference if there investigate and bring to light the kind know the Senator from Illinois had isn’t a nonpartisan, independent body of wrongdoing between Members of asked that I yield to him some time. In that will help us enforce those laws. Congress and lobbyists that we are now the interests of accommodating his That’s why I come to the floor today seeing splashed across the front pages. schedule, I yield 10 minutes to the Sen- to support this amendment for an Of- And the sad truth is that the House ator from Illinois to speak in support fice of Public Integrity. The office is ethics process does not inspire public of the amendment. the next critical step in the evolution confidence that Congress can serve as The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of ethics enforcement in the Senate an effective watchdog over its own ator from Illinois. and vital to restoring the American Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I thank Members. Time and time again over the past people’s faith in Congress. Senator COLLINS, not only for her ac- This amendment doesn’t have quite few years, the House Ethics Committee commodation but also for her leader- the same level of independence as the has looked the other way in the face of ship on this issue. I also thank Senator outside commission that I proposed seemingly obvious wrongdoing, which LIEBERMAN for his outstanding work on setting up. But it does have much more has the effect of encouraging more this issue. independence than the current system, wrongdoing. In those few instances I rise today to speak about the im- and for that reason I wholeheartedly when the committee has taken action, portance of improving the ethics en- endorse it and am proud to be a cospon- its leadership was punished, and it forcement process that we currently sor. ceased to become an effective body. have. Last month I introduced legisla- The Office of Public Integrity estab- Coupled with a Federal Election Com- tion to create an outside congressional lished in this amendment would pro- mission that was deliberately struc- ethics enforcement commission that vide a voice that cannot be silenced by tured to produce deadlock, this has would be staffed by former judges and political pressures. It would have the former Members of Congress from both produced a dangerous outcome In the words of one outside observer: power to initiate independent inves- parties. Under my proposal, any citizen tigations and bring its findings to the When everyone in Washington knows the could report a possible ethics violation agency that is supposed to enforce campaign Ethics Committees in a transparent by lawmakers, staff, or lobbyists. My finance laws is not going to do it and the manner. Final authority to act on commission would have had the au- ethics committees are moribund, you create these findings would remain with the thority to conduct investigations, issue a situation where there is no sheriff. You end members of the Ethics Committees, subpoenas, gather records, call wit- up in the Wild West, and that’s the context which would satisfy constitutional con- nesses, and provide its full public re- we’ve been operating under in recent years. cerns. port to the Department of Justice or Without question, the Senate ethics Currently, in both the House and the the House-Senate ethics committees. process is far superior, and I commend Senate, the initial determination of I knew this proposal would not be the my colleagues who have served—and whether to open an investigation has most popular one that I introduced in continue to serve—selflessly and tire- often resulted in a game of mutually Congress, but I didn’t anticipate the lessly on the Senate Ethics Committee. assured destruction—you don’t inves- deafening silence that greeted it. Indeed, I have the greatest respect for tigate Members of my party, and I Change is difficult and Members of Senator VOINOVICH and Senator JOHN- won’t investigate Members of your Congress are understandably concerned SON. They have done an outstanding party. about delegating investigations of job in a difficult task. They are two of But what’s interesting is that while their own conduct to an outside body, the finest people I have had the pleas- there is often great disagreement and but I hope, when my colleagues learn a ure to serve with since I arrived in the sometimes even deadlock in the deci- little more about the amendment I am Senate. sion to open an investigation, there’s

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Mr. President, I yield to my partner would be under the control of the Eth- In this sense, the OPI proposal is an and colleague from Connecticut, the ics Committee and that the Ethics admirable attempt to reform the most ranking member of the Committee on Committee would have final say on in- troublesome aspect of the current eth- Homeland Security, Senator LIEBER- terpretation of the rules and on the ics process while still retaining what MAN, for 15 minutes. question of whether the rules had been works about it. Under this proposal, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- violated. Ethics Committee members would be ator from Connecticut. Some felt our proposal was meant to relieved of the most difficult part of Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I imply dissatisfaction with the Senate their duties, which will make it easier thank the chairman of the committee, Ethics Committee and the job it has for members to serve on the Ethics the Senator from Maine, for her leader- done. That was decidedly not the case. Committees and easier for them to ship generally on this bill and to say The opposite is true. Rather, it re- carry out their responsibilities. and it may be repetitious, what a flected our decision that if we are as- Most importantly, it would add pleasure it is to work with her and how piring to genuinely elevate, improve, much-needed credibility to the out- proud I am of what our committee has and strengthen not just our lobbying come of the process itself. By having accomplished in a thoroughly non- regulations but the credibility and le- the courage to delegate the investiga- partisan way under her leadership. gitimacy they have with the American tive function to an Office of Public In- In that spirit, I am proud to join with people, whose faith has been undercut tegrity, the U.S. Senate would be send- Senator COLLINS as a cosponsor of this by so many recent events in the proc- ing the message that we have con- amendment and also pleased that Sen- esses here in Washington, including the fidence in ourselves and our ability to ators MCCAIN and OBAMA have joined Abramoff scandal and the conviction of abide by the rules. That would be an us as cosponsors of this amendment. a Member of the other body, rather, it important signal to send to the Amer- Senator MCCAIN deserves credit for reflects that belief that we have to act ican people. having led, along with Senator DOR- in a way to restore that confidence. To put this in some historical con- GAN, the tough, independent investiga- One way to do that is to say not only text, a similar approach was endorsed tion of the Abramoff scandal that led are we adopting tough new lobbying by a Joint Committee on the Organiza- to the action that I hope Congress will laws, but we are prepared to create an tion of Congress that was cochaired by now take to reform our lobbying laws. independent office to enforce them. Congressmen Lee Hamilton, a Demo- Senator MCCAIN introduced a very That provision that was in the mark crat, and DAVID DREIER, a Repulblican, strong lobbying reform bill of which I Senator COLLINS and I put before our in 1997. Representatives Hamilton and am pleased to be the cosponsor. committee was, in fact, removed by a DREIER recommended the establish- Senator OBAMA has played a very im- majority vote of the committee. We ment of an independent body to supple- portant role in this debate on ethics re- have taken to heart the comments of- ment ethics investigations through form, introduced a very strong enforce- fered by our colleagues. Today we offer fact finding. Had that recommendation ment proposal of his own, and his sup- this amendment in a form that we been embraced by the House then, it is port of this amendment is very impor- think addresses the most serious and possible that the recent House scandals tant to Senator COLLINS and me. frankly realistic and accurate concerns could have been averted. In the Senate, similar proposals have The bottom line is the proposals that of our colleagues—not the speculative been suggested over the years by Sen- are in the Senate now that came out of fears or truly rank misunderstandings the Committee on Homeland Security of what our intentions of the provi- ators BOND, GRASSLEY, and LOTT, as well as former Senator Helms. And and Governmental Affairs and the sion’s unfortunate amendment were, state legislatures in Kentucky, Ten- Rules Committee do represent signifi- and it still provides the element of nessee, and Florida, among others, cant reform of our existing lobbying independence that we need for ethics have established mechanisms to allow regulations and laws. enforcement. for independent input into ethics en- But there is a missing piece. The First, here are some of the questions. forcement. missing piece is enforcement, taking A number of people raised questions Today, it’s time for the Senate to steps to make sure that strong rules about whether a bicameral Office of take the lead, the same way it took the will be accompanied by strong enforce- Public Integrity would be constitu- lead in creating the first congressional ment. That is exactly what this amend- tional. I believe strongly that our Ethics Committee in the 1960s. ment does. original proposal was consistent with In the end, the true test of ethics re- When our committee considered this the Constitution’s mandate that each form is not whether we pass a set of subject; that is, the Committee on House set and enforce its own rules. laws that appeal to a lowest common Homeland Security, Senator COLLINS Nevertheless, in the spirit of accommo- denominator that we can all agree on, and I put down a bipartisan mark that dation, we have changed our original it’s whether we pass the strongest bill would have created an Office of Public amendment to make the Office of Pub- with the strongest reforms possible Integrity, a bipartisan, bicameral Of- lic Integrity a Senate-only office. That that can truly change the way we do fice of Public Integrity, empowered to is what this amendment before the business in Washington. That’s what receive and oversee reports filed under Senate today provides. the American people will be watching the ethics rules in the Lobbyist Disclo- Second, we have responded to con- for, and that’s what we owe them. sure Act. cerns expressed about the authority of Enforcing the laws we pass is a cru- The Office of Public Integrity also the Office of Public Integrity as Sen- cial step toward reaching this goal and would have had the authority to give ator COLLINS and I initially proposed restoring the public’s faith in a govern- advice on compliance with ethics rules, it, to give advice and opinions on the ment that stands up for their interests the Lobby Disclosure Act, and the in- ethics rules. Some of our colleagues in and respects their values. vestigative violations of the ethics committee worried that the Office of I commend, once again, Senators rules. Public Integrity and the Ethics Com- COLLINS and LIEBERMAN for their out- We were very anxious to respond to mittee might give conflicting advice. standing work in the committee. I concerns that somehow this inde- Although we always intended the Eth- strongly urge my colleagues to support pendent Office of Public Integrity ics Committee to retain ultimate in- their amendment. would become, as someone said, a terpretive authority, the amendment

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Ethics Committee. where the Director decides to dismiss Our proposal does preserve the ulti- Third, our original committee pro- the complaint, the Director may refer mate authority of the Ethics Com- posal assigned to the Office of Public the case to the Senate Ethics Com- mittee at every stage of the process Integrity the responsibility for receiv- mittee so that the Ethics Committee while providing a much greater meas- ing, monitoring, and auditing filings may decide if the complaint is frivo- ure of both independence and trans- under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. Im- lous. parency along the way. This is a way to proved compliance with that act should On the subject of frivolous com- give the American people confidence be one of the goals of the reform pack- plaints, let me assure my colleagues that we will have an independent enti- age that is before the Senate. However, that we have provided strong safe- ty, watchdog, assisting Senators pre- I know there has been objection to guards. If the Ethics Committee deter- paring the case before the Ethics Com- that, and at some point we may offer mines that a complaint is frivolous, it mittee. that as an independent amendment—in may notify the Director of the Office of Finally, I note that, at the sugges- fact, one I think for which there will be Public Integrity not to accept any fu- tion of Senator MCCAIN, we are assign- less objection. ture complaint filed by that same per- ing to the Office of Public Integrity the Fourth, we have left the responsi- son, and the person who filed the frivo- role of recommending approval or dis- bility of receiving and reviewing Mem- lous complaint may be required to pay approval of privately funded travel by ber and staff financial disclosure state- the costs of processing the complaint. Members and staff. The reform legisla- ments with the Ethics Committee. Also, the Director will not be allowed tion that is before the Senate, reported Under the proposal we offer today, the to accept any complaint concerning a out of the Rules Committee, contains a duties of the Office of Public Integrity Member within 60 days of an election. new preapproval process for privately will center on the initial review of eth- This so-called cooling-off period before funded travel. Giving this responsi- ics complaints. an election will ensure that we do not bility to the Office of Public Integrity These are good changes that respond attract politically motivated com- will, here again, assure the American to concerns expressed and still preserve plaints in the midst of competitive public that travel requests by Members the integrity and strength and inde- campaigns. Also, let me note that any of the Senate will be scrutinized by an pendence of the Office of Public Integ- member of the public can already file independent office. This proposal, in rity. It would remain a nonpartisan, an ethics complaint with the Senate sum, will add staff and support to the independent, and professional office Ethics Committee, so in that respect Ethics Committee process and will add headed by a full-time executive Direc- our proposal continues current prac- greater independence and greater tor who would serve for a 5-year term. tice. transparency. It is a sensible, sound, The Director would be appointed by the If during the 30 days the Director de- strong effort to assure the American President pro tempore of the Senate, termines that there are sufficient people we are not only adopting re- upon the joint recommendation of the grounds to conduct an investigation, forms in our lobbying regulations and majority and minority leaders of the the Director must notify the Ethics laws, we are taking action to make Senate. Committee. The Ethics Committee sure those reforms are enforced. The selection and appointment of the may then overrule the decision by a I urge my colleagues to support our Director would be made without regard two-thirds, public rollcall vote of the amendment. to political affiliation and solely on committee, and the committee must Mr. President, I yield the floor. the basis of fitness to perform the du- issue a public report. Thus, we preserve The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ties of the office. the ultimate authority of the Ethics ator from Maine. I have every confidence that, as Committee even at this early stage Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, how called for by our proposal—this amend- while providing a greater measure of much time is remaining on the side of ment—the Director will be a person of both independence and transparency. the proponents? integrity, independence, and public If the Ethics Committee does not The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is credibility who will have experience in overrule the decision of the Director, 38 minutes. law enforcement, the judiciary, civil or the Director then conducts an inves- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ex- criminal litigation, or has served as a tigation to determine if probable cause pect Senator MCCAIN will be on the member of a Federal, State, or local exists that a violation occurred. If the floor very shortly to speak in favor of ethics enforcement agency. Director determines that probable the amendment. While we are waiting Our proposal will provide an impor- cause exists that an ethics violation for his arrival, let me make a few more tant element of independence to the has occurred, the Director must then comments on the purpose of this initial stages of an ethics complaint, inform the Ethics Committee, and, amendment. while still retaining the full authority again, the Ethics Committee may over- Even though we are so fortunate to of the Ethics Committee. Let me walk rule the decision with a two-thirds, have the Presiding Officer as the chair- through the process that we propose. public rollcall vote of the committee man of the Ethics Committee and some Under our proposal, an ethics com- which must be accompanied by a public of our finest Members serving on the plaint may be filed with the office by a report. Ethics Committee, the fact is, that Member or an outside complainant, or If the committee does not overturn does not change the public’s frustra- may be initiated by the office on its the Director’s decision, the Director tion or doubt about the process. The own initiative. Within 30 days of the then presents the case to the Ethics public views the process as inherently filing of the complaint, the Director of Committee, and the Ethics Committee conflicted. The public believes that in- the Office will make an initial deter- makes the final decision as to whether vestigations of our colleagues by our mination as to whether the complaint a violation has occurred by a rollcall colleagues raise obvious conflicts of in- should be dismissed or whether there vote and a report that includes the terests. are sufficient grounds to conduct an in- vote of each member. No matter the incredible integrity of vestigation. The subject of the com- If the Ethics Committee decides that the Members who serve on the Ethics plaint is provided the opportunity dur- a violation has occurred, the Director Committee, they simply cannot escape ing that period to respond to the com- will recommend appropriate sanctions that problem of public perception. That plaint. to the committee. The Ethics Com- is why Senator LIEBERMAN, Senator The Director may dismiss a com- mittee, though, retains the final deci- MCCAIN, and I have attempted to come plaint if he or she determines that the sion on whether sanctions will be im- up with a new approach in our amend- complaint fails to state a violation, posed, what those sanctions will be, ment that is designed to restore the

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But it also able cause that a violation has oc- nority leaders of the Senate. This indi- raises questions in the mind of the pub- curred, the Ethics Committee would vidual would have a 5-year term and lic about whether serious allegations then have up to 30 days in which to could be reappointed. This is not a life- are independently and thoroughly in- overrule that determination or let it time appointment of someone who vestigated. I believe that is the advan- stand. If not overruled, the office then could somehow get out of control. This tage of the approach we put forward. presents the case and the evidence to person would have to have a back- This is a modest proposal. We are not the Ethics Committee to vote on ground suitable for the position, and it suggesting the Office of Public Integ- whether any rules or any other stand- would take a joint agreement of the rity should provide rulings on ethics ards of conduct have been violated. majority and minority leaders to ap- matters, providing advice. We are not Again, you see that the Ethics Com- point the person to the 5-year term. suggesting the Office of Public Integ- mittee is involved at every single I pointed out in my comments this rity would decide sanctions to be im- stage. There is a report from the Office morning that our proposal is not the posed on Members. We build in that of Public Integrity and an opportunity same as the proposal advanced in the that is the job of the Ethics Com- for the committee to overrule the Of- House by Congressmen SHAYS and MEE- mittee. We do not change that. But we fice of Public Integrity. That oppor- HAN, regardless of the merits of that do try to deal with the perception that tunity is always available. proposal. It is not the version created the current process is inherently con- Mr. President, I do expect Senator or proposed by Senators OBAMA and flicted. MCCAIN will be joining us shortly. In REID earlier. In fact, we have refined it Let me run through how the process the meantime, I suggest the absence of from the proposal offered during the would work. Essentially, the office a quorum and ask unanimous consent Homeland Security Committee’s mark- would do much of the investigative that it be charged to both sides. up to try to accommodate some con- work that is now conducted by the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. cerns that were raised by the Presiding staff of the Ethics Committee, with the COLEMAN). Without objection, it is so Officer. But what this proposal does is notable exception, which Senator LIE- ordered. recognize that the public does not have BERMAN mentioned, of ruling on re- The clerk will call the roll. confidence in the current system. quests for privately funded travel. The The assistant legislative clerk pro- We do not undermine the authority office would not provide advice or ceeded to call the roll. of the Ethics Committee. We recognize counsel. It would not issue advisory Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I ask and appreciate the hard work of the opinions. It would not have the power unanimous consent that the order for Ethics Committee, and we realize the to enforce subpoenas. It could not the quorum call be rescinded. Ethics Committee alone should retain make public the product of its inves- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the ability to decide what sanctions tigations. And it could not directly objection, it is so ordered. may be appropriate for a Member who refer matters to Federal or State au- Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I has been shown to have committed thorities, such as the Department of rise to, first, commend Senators LOTT some misconduct. The Ethics Com- Justice. All of those authorities would and COLLINS for bringing the under- mittee is involved every step of the remain with the Ethics Committee. lying bill to the floor of the Senate. I way, as a safeguard, as a check or bal- I make that point because, perhaps know both worked extremely hard to ance. due to the many different versions of pass their respective pieces from the But I would ask my colleagues to this concept, as advanced in the House Rules Committee and the Homeland consider allegations that may be raised or by outside groups or by other Mem- Security and Governmental Affairs against a Member and that are inves- bers, there is a lot of confusion over Committee. tigated by an independent Office of the duties and responsibilities of the Second, I want to make one thing Public Integrity. Now, that office Office of Public Integrity. So I want to clear: I strongly support lobbying re- comes back and says: There is no merit make clear what the powers of this of- forms that protect the integrity of our to these allegations. That judgment is fice would be. legislative process, close loopholes, going to be readily accepted by the What the office would do is accept promote moral/ethical behavior, and public because it has been rendered not complaints, and within 30 days of re- enforce our Senate rules. Any reforms by a group of us sitting in judgment of ceiving a complaint would make an ini- that make sense that are not cosmetic our colleague but, rather, by an inde- tial determination as to whether the should be given the strongest consider- pendent Office of Public Integrity. complaint should be dismissed or ation by this body. I am particularly Again, if the Office of Public Integ- whether an investigation is warranted. pleased that this bill requires the com- rity found grounds to continue the in- If the office dismisses a complaint, it pletion of an ethics training program vestigation, found probable cause, con- may refer the case to the Ethics Com- conducted by the Ethics Committee ducted an investigation and came to mittee to determine if the complaint is within 120 days of enactment for cur- the Ethics Committee with its find- frivolous and whether sanctions should rent Members of the Senate and staff ings, it is the Ethics Committee and be imposed on the individual or the as well as requiring training for incom- not the Office of Public Integrity that outside group filing the complaint. I ing Members and staff. It is not manda- has the decision to make on what sanc- think that is a big improvement on the tory today. It is voluntary. This makes tions, if any, are appropriate. current system. it mandatory, which is an improve- I think we have struck the right bal- If, after the initial inquiry, the office ment. ance. I think we have sustained the au- finds sufficient grounds to open an in- The Senate Ethics Committee profes- thority of the Ethics Committee, but vestigation, it would provide notice to sional nonpartisan staff already con- we have also ensured that the inves- the Ethics Committee. The Ethics duct numerous ethics lectures and sem- tigations will be carried out by an Committee would then have 10 days to inars for the Senate community. The independent Office of Public Integrity overrule that determination. Ethics Committee staff also regularly that would have the credibility to I want to make that point very clear, conducts training for individual Mem- carry out this kind of sensitive inves- that the Ethics Committee can decide ber’s offices upon request. In addition, tigation. After all, it is very difficult to overrule the decision of the Office of the Ethics Committee staff receives to investigate one of our colleagues. Public Integrity to pursue the inves- and responds to over 200 calls per week

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As a mem- Nevertheless, if a colleague acts in a on complaints from Members and staff, ber of the Ethics Committee for 8 years way that is contrary to the rules of outside individuals and groups, as well and chairman for the past 3, I oppose conduct of the Senate, the Ethics Com- as on its own initiative. What I am say- the proposed OPI because it will harm mittee has the ability and the duty to ing is, if this stuff comes to the atten- the Senate ethics process rather than investigate the allegation, and it does tion of the staff, they go out and do the improve it. so. Right now we have a right to ini- investigation. They look into the mat- If adopted, the OPI will introduce tiate investigations without a com- ter. They bring it to us and ask us: Do partisan politics into a process that plaint. In terms of reading something you think we should go forward. It is has been bipartisan. It is interesting to in the newspaper, something brought not as though we are controlling what note that none of the sponsors of this to our attention and it seems like it they can do. That is one of the things OPI has served on the Ethics Com- casts a bad reflection upon the Mem- the proposal for the independent coun- mittee, and all Members of the Ethics bers of the Senate, we have often sent sel doesn’t recognize. They are already Committee currently, and others, are letters off to Senators saying: We have in a position to do that. We are pro- opposed to it. By its very design, the seen this. We want you to respond to it. posing to do what we are already doing. OPI will simply replicate the tasks the Frankly, that is why the proposed With the assistance of this profes- Ethics Committee does every day, in- OPI is somewhat offensive. It suggests sional nonpartisan staff, the Senate cluding receiving complaints against that Members lack the moral convic- Ethics Committee is doing exactly Members and staff and investigating tion to make difficult decisions when a what our colleagues and the American allegations of misconduct. Given all fellow Member has acted in violation of people should expect of us—protecting the other duties of the Ethics Com- the Senate rules. the integrity of the Senate and vigor- mittee staff and the need for the Ethics While sitting in judgment of one’s ously pursuing and sanctioning Sen- Committee to have its own counsel peers is never easy, the Ethics Com- ators and staff who violate the rules of when reviewing the Director’s rec- mittee conducts itself with a sense the Senate. I have not heard any evi- ommendation, there would not be any that the reputation of the Senate is dence to the contrary. reduction in the staff of the Ethics above any individual Member. In my The tradition of the Ethics Com- Committee. More importantly, the OPI opinion—I hope my colleagues will mittee doing its job is a long one. For would add a duplicate investigative agree with me after considering this over 40 years, the Ethics Committee stage because the Ethics Committee amendment—the OPI and its inde- has operated in a way to meet the con- will need to conduct its own investiga- pendent counsel is more cosmetic and, stitutional mandate that each body es- tion to verify the merits of any com- frankly, problematic. It seems as if tablish rules, investigate its Members plaint it receives from the Director of proponents of the measure understand for disorderly behavior, and hand out the OPI; otherwise, the Ethics Com- that as well. In fact, proponents of the appropriate punishment. The Ethics Committee continues to meet this mittee would be acting irresponsibly. OPI offered a much more robust pro- Some proponents of the OPI have ar- posal during the markup of the lob- mandate today, and it does so in a bi- gued that the Ethics Committee can- bying reform bill in the Homeland Se- partisan manner. In fact, published ac- not or does not get the job done. They curity and Governmental Affairs Com- counts reveal that the Ethics Com- mittee has considered allegations in- believe that a third party must be ap- mittee. The proposal was soundly de- volving some 35 Senators, all but 3 of pointed to ensure that nefarious acts feated in a bipartisan manner. Recog- are not committed within these walls. which occurred after 1977. nizing all of the other flaws in the ear- While these Members include only The fact that the Ethics Committee lier proposal, this amendment strips public allegations, frankly, this reveals has an excellent track record of en- away all of the other elements of the that the Senate Ethics Committee has forcement seems to have been forgot- earlier proposal to offer nothing more not had the problem of partisan grid- ten by those who have taken this posi- than the creation of an independent lock that has affected the House ethics tion, although I must say that the Sen- counsel within the Senate. process. If we create a Senate OPI, ator from Maine has been very com- Frankly, I am confused. On the one however, I can almost guarantee the plimentary to the chairman of the Eth- hand, one would believe that in offer- Ethics Committee will become partisan ics Committee and the work we are ing this amendment, faith in the Sen- and gridlocked, especially in the doing. I am appreciative of that. ate Ethics Committee would be low. present political environment. Other OPI proponents argue that de- However, the scaled-back version of the This is also why all six members of spite the great work of the Ethics Com- OPI suggests that the proponents rec- the Ethics Committee, three Repub- mittee, the appearance of Senators en- ognize the Senate Ethics Committee is licans and three Democrats, oppose forcing our rules on other Senators is a doing its job but still want to force this creation of the OPI. Over the years, the problem that OPI will fix. Some of this independent counsel on the Senate for Ethics Committee has benefited from a criticism appears to be based on the no reason than to appease the media, bipartisan working relationship. This fact that Members of the Ethics Com- frankly, and some of the watchdog positive working relationship could be mittee and its staff are obligated to groups. I keep hearing the public quickly lost under this new inde- keep matters confidential. We can’t doesn’t have any confidence in the pendent counsel. Moreover, the OPI ap- talk to people about things. It is easy process. There have been complaints pears designed to result in conflict and for critics to point and sneer when the about what has happened over in the disagreement between the Ethics Com- committee and its members are obliged other House. But the fact is, to my mittee and the Director of the OPI. to confidentiality and are prohibited knowledge, we have not had complaints First, Members should understand from responding to questions and criti- about the work of the Senate Ethics the three-stage process that has been cism. Frankly, I believe it is the Ethics Committee. Certainly, I haven’t heard proposed under the OPI and understand Committee’s commitment to keep mat- any complaints from any of my con- why this proposal would ruin the bipar- ters confidential that causes some to stituents about this work, and I am tisan nature of the system as well as question the effectiveness and values of chairman of the committee. creating an adversarial relationship be- the Ethics Committee. However, it is Despite the misunderstandings and tween the Ethics Committee and the this confidentiality that provides due commentary by various groups, the Director. process protection for Members and Ethics Committee is already a vigorous At each stage of the OPI process, if staff and keeps partisan politics out of enforcer of Senate rules. The Ethics the Director, prosecutor, independent

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These investiga- the Justice Department and, for some Committee then has the opportunity to tions may go on as long as the Direc- reason, they decided not to prosecute overrule the determination by a two- tor, in his or her sole discretion, sees him. They sent the stuff to us after thirds vote. But if the Ethics Com- fit. they did their investigation. By the mittee disagrees with the Director and We all know that independent of any way, it was helpful to us because we votes to overrule, the Ethics Com- power to sanction, the power to inves- had the Justice Department investiga- mittee is required to issue a public re- tigate is itself an awesome power and tion before us. As a result of that, we port which would include a record of may itself impose on the subject of the censured as a public admonition of how each Member voted. While this investigation a heavy burden to his or Senator Torricelli. He decided not to OPI amendment does not specify what her resources, to his or her reputation, seek reelection to the Senate. So I just should be included in these public re- to his or her ability to represent and want you to know that the opposition ports, as a practical matter, these pub- serve constituents fully and effec- to this is a bipartisan opposition. Peo- lic reports will include the Member’s tively. The OPI amendment would res- ple who have been around here and name, facts about the alleged mis- urrect the independent counsel in the have been through the process under- conduct, and the rationale for rejecting institution of the Senate. This would stand that we are getting the job done. the Director’s recommendations. By re- serve neither the interests of this insti- One other thing that I think will help quiring the public report, a Member’s tution nor the public. is annual reports. As you know, right name will be disclosed even if the Eth- Finally, inherent conflict between now we don’t have to report what we ics Committee determines there is no the Ethics Committee and the Direc- do. People at home come up to me and violation of the rules. tor, as I mentioned, is built into the say: What are you doing? I think this new public reporting way this determination is made. I say: I am chairman of the Senate process will turn the existing Senate Advocates of the OPI state that the Ethics Committee. ethics process into a political public process would remove politics from the They say: What about it? I cannot talk about it. relations battle rather than a deter- ethics process. I can guarantee you that by creating this independent What do you do? mination on the merits of each matter. I cannot talk about it. There is no counsel, politics would not only play a What’s more, the Director is not likely record on this, and I put out an annual part in the ethics process but would be to be happy that the Ethics Committee report every year and cannot talk a decisive factor to every inquiry. disagreed with his or her conclusions. about what we have accomplished. If you bring it in, talk about it, and Members of the Ethics Committee We have an amendment that we got then if you disagree with independent would have to explain why they voted in the committee, when it was marked counsel and you have a vote, this will the way they did to the media, their up, that says we will report each year go back and forth. Then Members will colleagues, and party members. Par- everything that we do. Members’ start worrying about how they are vot- tisan considerations will transform a names will not be mentioned, but at ing in terms of the fact that they dis- now bipartisan decisionmaking process least the public will know that we are agreed with the independent counsel’s into another partisan battle. The Sen- doing our work and we are not just sit- decision. Then we get into the issue of ate has had enough of some of these ting there letting everything pass us your votes in terms of various Mem- partisan problems. by. I am not sure that is going to sat- I also find it troubling that Members bers who are before the committee and isfy some of the public interest groups, believe it is better policy to turn over having Members in your own caucus or that it will satisfy some of the the investigative process to an coming up to you and saying: Why did media who have taken shots at me edi- unelected and unaccountable indi- you vote that way or why didn’t you torially because they think we are try- vidual rather than leaving such an im- vote this way? These considerations ing to hide something. are not part of our decisionmaking portant responsibility with Members But the fact is, we are trying to get today. This is a nuance that I think who respect the Senate as an institu- the job done. We must preserve the rep- many people don’t understand. That is tion and are accountable to the voters utation of this Senate. So I want to say how we keep this. every 6 years. that I think the creation of the OPI is People ask me about cases, and I say I also want to take a step back and not a positive step forward and, in fact, ‘‘no comment.’’ The media asks, and I discuss another reason proponents of it would diminish the job that is being say ‘‘no comment.’’ Once the name is the OPI claim it is necessary. Through- done in the Senate to enforce our eth- out there, Katey, bar the door—espe- out the entirety of the recent scandals, ics laws and rules. cially today, unfortunately, in this reports appear that cast doubts upon Mr. President, I reserve my time. partisan, political environment. the integrity of everybody on Capitol The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I want to take a second to point out Hill. There is a belief that the Senate ator from Maine is recognized. something that is obvious but may be Ethics Committee was asleep at the Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I yield overlooked in this debate. Issuing a wheel—or even worse, indifferent to up to 10 minutes to the Senator from subpoena to a Member of the Senate is the allegations in the Abramoff-related Arizona, who is a key supporter of the a very serious matter, and Members matter. As detailed in the committee amendment. know it. The heart of the subpoena response to Democracy 21, which is Mr. MCCAIN. I thank the Senator power is a big stick that the Ethics posted on the Ethics Committee Web from Maine. I will not take all of the 10 Committee must occasionally use to site, the committee voted to follow its minutes. I would like to begin by enforce information requests during an general practice of not initiating an in- thanking her and Senator LIEBERMAN investigation. The subpoena power is vestigation that might interfere with for their very hard work and their dedi- used judiciously. This power should not an ongoing Department of Justice cation to trying to fix a problem that be delegated lightly as the OPI pro- criminal investigation. We keep hear- perhaps some of my colleagues may not poses to do. ing complaints from Democracy 21 and be aware of, and that is our reputation Proponents of the OPI also suggest others that ‘‘you guys should be in- as a body is suffering rather signifi- that the Director of the OPI will be re- volved in the Abramoff case.’’ We dis- cantly in the view of the American peo- sponsible and answerable to the Ethics cussed it and decided to follow the pro- ple. Committee throughout the process. In cedure we followed in the past. The I view this amendment by the Sen- fact, this Director would not be an- Justice Department said: Keep your ator from Maine as a way to help the

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The Department of Justice actu- body that would help them determine Committee, not by the Office of Public ally has requested the Ethics Com- whether a case is worthy of further in- Integrity such as has been rec- mittee not to begin its own investiga- vestigation and pursuit or not, it seems ommended by this amendment, would tion for fear of jeopardizing criminal to me it would relieve the Ethics Com- be helpful to the Ethics Committee charges that may or may not be mittee of some of the onus of making process, helpful in carrying out and de- brought by DOJ, and we also recognize tough decisions when we are talking termining whether these are partisan, a much greater investigative capa- about our colleagues. unwarranted charges, or whether those bility and the importance of not dupli- I was interested in the comment by are legitimate. cating efforts. So I appreciate Chair- the Senator from Ohio that he won’t I want to point out again that this is man VOINOVICH’s observations in that investigate until after the Abramoff a legitimate difference of opinion. The regard. thing is done by the Justice Depart- Senator from Maine and I, and others, ment. The Abramoff thing would not including Senator LIEBERMAN, have a I thank Senators COLLINS, LIEBER- have been investigated by the Justice view that this is necessary. Others MAN, LOTT, and DODD for their efforts Department if it had not been for the think it is not. Can we calm down a lit- to bring to the floor this bipartisan Indian Affairs investigation; and while tle bit? This is a legitimate subject of lobbying reform legislation and their the Justice Department began and con- debate on whether we need it. I hope ongoing work to complete this impor- tinued the investigations, we continued we can discuss this, but I also believe tant bill. I support the bill, and I be- our hearings on the Abramoff case. If I that if you don’t do this, what are we lieve many of the reforms we are debat- may say, with a bit of ego, the Indian going to do? What are we going to do to ing are long overdue. Affairs Committee contributed quite a try to restore some of the confidence As vice chairman of the Senate Eth- bit to the information they needed in that the American people have clearly ics Committee, I am hopeful we can order to pursue this not unprecedented lost in us? continue to work in a bipartisan man- but egregious case of corruption of the Obviously, a functioning Ethics Com- system, staff, and Members. Really re- mittee, with a level of credibility with ner to pass this legislation, conference markable things happened under Mr. the American people, is something I the bill with the House, and enact Abramoff. So somehow we on the In- think would contribute to healing this these much needed reforms. dian Affairs Committee were able to breach that has developed between us I must say as an aside, while these have an investigation—the little, ob- and the people we represent. reforms are much needed, the under- scure Indian Affairs Committee. I thank the Senator from Maine and lying truth is, I believe the greatest But the fundamental point is that we Senator LIEBERMAN and others for this share of problems this body faces is due need to restore the confidence of the bipartisan effort. I would like to say a to a separate issue, that of campaign American people in the way we do busi- word about the so-called watchdog finance, but that will have to be taken ness. Hardly a day goes by, or at least groups. I think they do a lot of good. up in a different context and different a week, that there is not a major story They have done a lot of good for this legislation. about influence of special interests, body and for this Nation. There are wrongdoing, or certainly ethical ques- people who are concerned about public Unfortunately, I rise today to oppose tions that are raised. That is the integrity. There are people who bring the pending amendment. I know my kindest way that I can describe it. We issues before us and the American peo- colleagues have offered this amend- need to fix the problem. So why not ple. They are legitimate. I may not ment in an attempt to improve the eth- give this to the body of the Senate that agree with them all the time, but I ics process and because they believe in is charged with these onerous obliga- think to view them as adversaries, good faith that the creation of a new tions. frankly, in my dealings with them they Office of Public Integrity, or OPI, will I sympathize with anybody who is a have been helpful. They certainly were address perceived shortcomings in the member of the Ethics Committee be- in various investigations in which I operations of the Ethics Committee. cause tough decisions have to be made and my committee have been involved, However, I am concerned this amend- and most of us are friends here. That is and also with reform efforts in which I ment attempts to fix something that, very tough. have been involved. I, for one, appre- frankly, is not broken and will, in fact, So why would it be harmful? And ciate their work and the dedication have a detrimental impact on the Sen- why would it not be helpful to have an they have to giving a better Govern- ate. Office of Public Integrity with a mis- ment to the American people. As a relatively new member of the sion that would be carefully cir- Again, I thank Senator COLLINS for Ethics Committee, I do not have an en- cumscribed, which, if they made a deci- her hard work, and I appreciate her ef- trenched loyalty to that committee. If sion, could be overruled by a vote of forts. I appreciate her and Senator LIE- I believed the committee was not tak- the Senate, and would be helpful in BERMAN’s bipartisan stewardship of one ing its duties seriously or was acting in clearing up sometimes a cloud of inves- of the most important committees in an irresponsible manner, I would be the tigations such as those that character- the Senate. first to call for a new approach. The ized the 1980s and 1990s, particularly in I yield the floor. the other body where there were Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I truth is, I believe the Senate Ethics charges launched and there were par- yield 10 minutes to the Senator from Committee operates effectively and in tisan vendettas which many people South Dakota. a bipartisan fashion. However, the called ‘‘the criminalization of partisan Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise members of the committee and its staff differences.’’ to discuss the pending McCain-Collins- are obligated to operate under strict Mr. President, I hope my colleagues Lieberman amendment to create an Of- confidentiality, which I believe some of recognize that when our approval rat- fice of Public Integrity. I thank my our colleagues and certain outside ings are down around 25, 26 percent, colleague from Ohio, Senator VOINO- groups equate with inaction. This sim- and there are people who continue to VICH, who serves as chairman of the ply is not the case. To the contrary, be deeply disturbed about the way we Senate Ethics Committee. I serve as the committee serves Senate offices in do business—whether or not it is legiti- vice chair. This is a committee that an advisory role, investigates matters mate, the perception is out there; you has three Republicans and three Demo- of concern, and enforces the rules of can look at any public opinion poll— crats, and it has a history of close bi- the Senate on a daily basis. But to pro- should we not do what we can to help partisan cooperation. vide due process protections and to en- fix either a real or imagined problem I applaud Senator VOINOVICH’s obser- sure professionalism, most of the com- that we have with the people we serve? vations about the Abramoff scandal mittee’s actions are confidential.

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If approved, the matter contain important language to man- mittee appreciate this professional ap- would be referred back to the Office of date that the committee report in proach which further encourages Mem- Public Integrity for further investiga- broad terms its activities, which will bers and their staff to seek the prior tion. provide greater transparency to the advice of the committee and avoids At the conclusion of the investiga- committee’s action. many potential problems. tion, if the Director of the Office of It is my hope that my colleagues will I recognize this perception of inac- Public Integrity determines that there listen to the concerns about this tion must be addressed in order to re- is probable cause that an ethics viola- amendment expressed by the current store public confidence in the ethics tion has occurred, the Director would, and past members of the Ethics Com- process. I thank the chairman of the once again, send the matter to the Eth- mittee who best understand the com- Ethics Committee, Senator VOINOVICH, ics Committee and, once again, this de- mittee operations and will join us in a for offering an amendment during the termination could be overridden by a bipartisan fashion opposing the markup of this bill that will allow the public two-thirds vote of the Ethics McCain-Collins-Lieberman amend- Ethics Committee to publish annually Committee with a mandatory public ment. on a no-name basis a report detailing report. Assuming the Ethics Com- I yield back my time. the activities of the committee. I be- mittee did not override the Director’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who lieve this is an important step and will determination, the Office of Public In- yields time? give our colleagues and the public a tegrity would then present the case to Mr. VOINOVICH. I yield up to 5 min- better idea of the committee’s oper- the committee for a final ruling and utes to Senator STEVENS. ations. implement any sanctions. Regardless Mr. President, how much time re- I wish to spend a few minutes dis- of the committee’s decision on the mains? cussing my concerns about the amend- case, the amendment would require the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Thirty- ment itself. committee to issue a public report at one minutes. First, I believe there are significant this stage of the process. Mr. VOINOVICH. How much time constitutional issues surrounding the I fail to see how this process of ethics does the Senator need? creation of an independent Office of cases bouncing back and forth between Mr. STEVENS. How much time is Public Integrity. The Constitution the Office of Public Integrity and the left? gives the Senate the authority to es- Ethics Committee will improve in any The PRESIDING OFFICER. Thirty- tablish its own rules and to punish its way the way ethics complaints are one minutes. own Members. An Office of Public In- handled. Instead, the amendment Mr. STEVENS. Ten minutes. tegrity that is outside the Senate would create more bureaucracy and a Mr. VOINOVICH. I yield 10 minutes would violate this section of the Con- more belabored process. to the Senator from Alaska. stitution, as well as the speech and de- In addition, it is not clear if the un- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bate clause. As a consequence, such an derlying ethics complaint would re- ator from Alaska is recognized. office would never be able to acquire main confidential during this process. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I want the information or compel the nec- The amendment contains a provision to express my concerns regarding the essary testimony to investigate rules prohibiting the Director or the staff of creation of the Office of Public Integ- violations, keeping in mind that each the Office of Public Integrity from dis- rity. We discussed this proposal in Member of the Senate is subject to the closing any information about a case committee, and I joined a bipartisan same criminal laws as every other cit- unless authorized by the Senate Ethics group of Senators in defeating it, and izen of America but beyond those laws Committee. However, I do not know rightly so. also must comply with the ethics rules how information will remain confiden- The proposed Office of Public Integ- we have internally in the U.S. Senate. tial when cases are being referred back rity would duplicate the efforts of the An Office of Public Integrity that is and forth between the Office of Public Senate Ethics Committee. Our Ethics set up within the Senate to avoid these Integrity and the Ethics Committee, Committee was established pursuant to constitutional issues, as I understand especially when the amendment spe- the Constitution, which states each the current amendment as drafted, cifically requires the committee to body of Congress must make its own would merely duplicate the Senate issue public reports. This leaves open rules. This office would, in effect, re- Ethics Committee, would be a waste of the possibility that Members will be place—or duplicate—the current rule of resources, and would not solve the forced to live under the cloud of an in- the Senate. problems the sponsors perceive to vestigation as a result of every accusa- The implication the sponsors here exist. The two-tiered ethics process tion brought before the Office of Public make is that in order to restore public that would be created by this amend- Integrity, regardless of its merit—re- confidence, we have to create some- ment would undoubtedly slow consider- gardless of its merit. Such a situation thing new. I do not think we should re- ation of ethics complaints, create more would only interject more partisanship place the Senate Ethics Committee, doubt about the process, and make our into the ethics process and create a nor do I think we should imply that colleagues and the public less confident blunt tool for extreme partisan groups our current system is not working. in our ability to address these issues. to make politically based attacks. I happen to have been the target of I am also concerned about the prac- I have no doubt that my colleagues complaints to the Ethics Committee, tical operations of an Office of Public have offered this amendment with the and I can tell you it has a qualified Integrity. As I understand the amend- best of intentions and based on their staff headed by a very capable chair- ment under consideration, the Office of belief that this Office of Public Integ- man and ranking member who have the Public Integrity would take over most rity would improve how we do our busi- public’s trust. of the investigatory functions of the ness in the Senate. Once again, if I be- As a matter of fact, I once chaired Senate Ethics Committee. When an lieved the Ethics Committee process this committee, and believe me, it is a ethics complaint is received, the Office was broken or that the proposed Office difficult and thankless job, but one of Public Integrity would preliminarily of Public Integrity would, in fact, im- Chairman VOINOVICH is doing very well. investigate the matter, and if grounds prove the mechanism for considering If the Ethics Committee process is bro- for further investigation are found, the ethics complaints in the Senate, I ken, we should fix, it. We should not matter would then be sent to the Sen- would support that amendment. How- create another layer of bureaucratic ate Ethics Committee for approval. ever, I know the ethics process is work- red tape and ask American taxpayers The decision to continue the investiga- ing in the Senate. to pay $2 million a year to fund it. tion could be overridden by a public To address the perception of inac- What’s more, I am concerned that two-thirds vote of the Ethics Com- tivity which is the result of the Sen- the Office of Public Integrity could be

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Under this proposal, ac- would serve the Ethics Committee complaint made, then this Director can cusations don’t have to be verified, under this rule. I certainly would not. say you cannot present the complaint those making accusations are not Whenever the Director determines any longer to the Office of Public In- under oath. This proposal will add an- there are sufficient grounds to conduct tegrity. There is nothing barring them other layer to what is already a very an investigation, he notifies the Senate from complaining to the Senate Ethics expensive process. Who will pay those Committee on Ethics, and the com- Committee again. The Senate rules are costs? A Senator could face multiple mittee may overrule that. In other there. Anybody can file a complaint accusations presented to this OPI—and words, there is nothing this Director with the Senate Ethics Committee, and the Senate Ethics Committee. The does without going back to the Ethics they are reviewed by very fine staff. costs of legal assistance in such in- Committee and burdening the Ethics I have to tell my colleagues, if we take the action to create something in stances will be doubled. Committee. Under current Senate the public—call it Office of Public In- In my judgment, this proposal points rules, the Ethics Committee can con- tegrity—and it has no teeth, how have us in the wrong direction, and it’s a tinue to investigate complaints pre- we restored confidence in the system? slap in the face to Chairman VOINOVICH sented to it. They have the procedures This is not a way to restore confidence and Senator JOHNSON, and all past and they have the rules. They would in the system. The way to restore con- chairmen for that matter. have to follow them if the complaint fidence in the system is for Senators to I have some concern about this was directed to that committee. There stop repeating rumors about the Sen- amendment. I can state, as President is nothing in here saying you can only ate, to stand up and say: The Senate pro tempore of the Senate, I would present a complaint to the Director of have a series of duties under this has integrity and the Senate is doing this Office of Public Integrity. its job. amendment subject to being told ex- If the Director determines there is The Senators who serve on this Eth- actly what to do by the two leaders of cause to proceed further, what does he ics Committee—and believe me, I re- the Senate. However, as I view this do? He goes back to the Senate Ethics member trying to get someone to take amendment, it does not create an enti- Committee and says that is his deter- my place. It took a long time to find ty that makes any decisions. mination. The Ethics Committee then someone to take my place because we I think the Senator from South Da- has the right to vote on that. I don’t had just gone through a long investiga- kota is absolutely correct. The impact know how we are restoring public con- tion of a Senator, and it was really a of this amendment would be that the fidence in the system if we create an bitter period of time for the Senate Director of this office would become investigatory arm that comes back to Ethics Committee. No one wanted to the investigatory arm of the Senate the Senate Ethics Committee every serve on it anymore. Ethics Committee. As a matter of fact, time it wants to do something. They This is going to present a situation once the Director gets a complaint, he are the people who make the decisions where no one will serve on this com- then has to make recommendations to now, and the process is working. mittee. Why would they do it? They the Senate Ethics Committee. The Sen- I don’t understand because of some have someone, a director, who comes to ate Ethics Committee either approves complaints from public interest groups them and tells them the director or denies the recommendation. In that the process is not working, mainly thinks some Senator has done some- terms of the investigation concept, the because—I applaud the initiative of thing wrong. The Senate votes. Then complaint with the Office of Public In- Senator VOINOVICH and Senator JOHN- what do they do? If he disagrees, then tegrity is not made under oath, it is SON and the decision by the committee they publish it. What good does that not made under normal procedures. to publish a report. I think that is a do? The problem is the integrity of the I agree with the Senator from South good one. That is a complaint that was rules. And I think, serving on both this Dakota, I don’t know how the Senate heard back in the days when I was committee—and I have been the chair- has the authority to create an inde- chairman of the committee. We, by na- man of this committee also, and the pendent body that is spending tax- ture, kept those decisions within the Homeland Security and Governmental payers’ money that has the job of du- Senate, except when there was a final Affairs Committee—these are heavy plicating the investigatory arm in the decision made. I was here when one burdens, to carry out these responsibil- Senate Ethics Committee. We have a Senator was censored and one other ex- ities. Senate Ethics Committee investigating pelled from the Senate because of a The Senate Ethics Committee is a group, and it does a very good job. Senate Ethics Committee investiga- heavy burden. It takes more time than I happen to have been chairman of tion. any Senator who hasn’t served on the the Ethics Committee in the past, and Whatever decision is made, whether committee can possibly determine. I have also have been the subject of in- the office is going to refer something Talk about reading. You have to read vestigation by the Ethics Committee. I to the Department of Justice, what do depositions, go through files; enormous can assure my colleagues they do a they do? The Director comes back to time is put into this. What are we good job. I can also assure my col- the committee and tells them the Di- going to do now if we create this Office leagues that it costs a considerable rector thinks it should be referred to of Public Integrity? Someone else is amount of money to comply with the the Department of Justice, and then going to do the investigations and inquiries of an ethics complaint. All the Senate committee votes on wheth- bring it to the committee and say: this does is set up another entity that er it should go to the Department of What do you think about this? Guess also will cause more attorney’s fees Justice. what. In the final analysis, there is one and more time of the Senator to deal I tell the Senate, from my point of section that says, in any event, the with the problem of someone having view, the Constitution gave us not only committee will comply with the Sen- presented a complaint against him. the right but the duty to create our ate rules. So the whole body of Senate If the Director decides to dismiss a own rules, and the rules we have—and rules and the precedent behind Senate complaint, it goes back to the Senate they are very important—are the rules rules are still in place, but we create a Ethics Committee. They decide wheth- concerning our ethics. They are en- new Office of Public Integrity on top of er it is frivolous. The Director doesn’t forced internally by the Senate itself. it to start the investigations. The in- make that decision. Again, it is back The decisions made under this vestigatory process of the Senate Eth- to the committee. amendment would be no different than ics Committee is a very unique one,

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Senator REID will see to it that independent counsel statute. The inde- stroys public confidence because it the decision of the Justice Department, pendent counsel statute has gone too says you cannot have confidence in the which said he had not violated a law, far, it has created too much partisan- investigatory side of the ethics process. would be sufficient and would give him ship, it has created too much dif- There is nothing that says you can’t appropriate political cover. Senator ficulty. A bipartisan call, and this body have confidence in the committee itself REID did not do that. Instead, the Eth- agreed, and the independent counsel because every final decision in this ics Committee came out with a state- statute lapsed, with no tears being process is still made by the Senate ment so strong that the Senator in shed for it in this body. Ethics Committee. That, to me, is not question withdrew himself from the Now there is a sense that somehow, an improvement at all of the process. election. in response to the Abramoff scandal, Furthermore, we ought to take into Again, the Senator from Kentucky, we must do the same thing that was account the situation that exists right when he was chairman of the Ethics done in response to the Watergate here in Washington, DC, now. In the 37 Committee, came out with statements scandal. If we do this, at some future years I have been in the Senate, I have so strong that the chairman of the Sen- point, the future counterparts of Sen- never seen such partisan people outside ate Finance Committee—in some peo- ator MCCONNELL and Senator DODD will of the Senate on both sides accusing ple’s view, the most significant com- go to the gallery and say it is time to Members of the Senate. It is part of the mittee assignment anyone could have kill the Office of Public Integrity. political process now, it is not part of in this body—was forced to resign. Let’s go back to the way things make the ethics process. We have people ac- Let us not listen to those who say sense. We have heard all of the exam- cusing us almost daily of having done the Senate Ethics Committee does not ples from all of the Senators as to the something wrong and publishing it do its job and needs some kind of a way this would work and the way it through blogs and all that. I think we watchdog—some kind of a gatekeeper, would make sense. I oppose this should be very careful in setting up an- if you will—that will go out and gather amendment, and I hope all of the Mem- other tool for these bloggers and these those accusations which the Ethics bers of the Senate will do so as well. people to use to create more news, to Committee has not properly examined. Mr. VOINOVICH. Again, the time re- create more charges against the Sen- Let’s create the Senate version of the maining, Mr. President? ate. So I urge the Senate to vote independent counsel. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Fifteen against this amendment and keep con- The Independent Counsel Act came minutes. fidence in our own rules and our own after Watergate, as people reacted to Mr. VOINOVICH. I yield the Senator procedure. the Watergate scandal and said: We from Arkansas up to 10 minutes. It is my hope the Senate will follow need a counsel who is independent of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the example of the Majority of the all politics. They don’t recognize that ator from Arkansas is recognized. Rules Committee and the Govern- the people who ended up with the pros- Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I com- mental Affairs Committee. We will ecutions and the convictions that sent mend Senators COLLINS and LIEBERMAN closely scrutinize this and other members of the Nixon administration on their great work on this underlying amendments before us. to prison were not people connected bill. I am on the Homeland Security I cannot support an amendment that with an independent counsel; they were Committee with them, and it is always either replaces the Senate Ethics Com- people out of the Justice Department. great to work with them. They work in mittee or adds another layer to our al- Let us remember that when the Presi- a very nonpartisan and bipartisan fash- ready expensive and time-consuming dent tried to do things with the Justice ion. process. I urge the Senate to defeat Department that were viewed as being Also, I wish to thank Senator VOINO- this provision. protective of him, there were individ- VICH and Senator JOHNSON for their The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who uals who refused to accept appoint- leadership on the Ethics Committee on yields time? ment, who resigned from the Justice which I also serve. They have dem- Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I Department rather than carry out a onstrated what being real Senators is yield time to the Senator from Utah. partisan agenda. We are getting the all about because they take their re- How much time do I have remaining? independent counsel mentality here of sponsibility on ethics very seriously, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Twenty- the same kind. There has been a scan- and I am here today to support their one minutes. dal. Jack Abramoff has broken the law. position on this amendment and to op- Mr. VOINOVICH. I yield 7 minutes. I agree with the comment made by pose this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Senator from Nebraska, Mr. NEL- The Ethics Committee works with ator from Utah is recognized. SON, who said: Washington is the only diligence and without politics. I have Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I have place I know where, when people break only been on this committee for a little heard the arguments, and I agree with the law, our reaction is, change the more than a year, and I will be the first most of them. I simply want to put it law, make the law tougher. to tell you that there is a problem with all in perspective. Jack Abramoff is going to go to pris- the House Ethics Committee. I think Let us remember that the Senate on, and he is going to go to prison everybody agrees on that. But also, I Ethics Committee, under the man who under the old rules. He is going to go to am adamant to say that there is really is currently the assistant majority prison under the existing laws. That not a problem at all on the Senate Eth- leader, the majority whip, Senator doesn’t say to me that the existing ics Committee because we take our re- MCCONNELL, censured the chairman of rules and the existing laws somehow sponsibilities very seriously. We are the Senate Finance Committee, a failed. What failed is that Jack there to protect the Senate, the integ- member of Senator MCCONNELL’s own Abramoff failed his moral and integ- rity of this institution, and, just as the party. The Senate Ethics Committee is rity responsibility to abide by the law, Constitution says, we are there to not a namby-pamby, rollover, protect- not that there was something wrong oversee the behavior of our colleagues. the-party kind of institution. Let us with the law. We do that in a very confidential man- remember that the current Democratic So we had the Independent Counsel ner. leader, the Senator from Nevada, was Act after Watergate, and we saw what I must say that it is sometimes frus- on the Ethics Committee when it cen- happened. When the impeachment trial trating to outside forces who look and

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I think that is very true world. think of the proposed Office of Public when it comes to the world of ethics in- There are meetings and meetings and Integrity is that it would be the inves- side the Senate. If we allow the con- meetings on these allegations. One tigative arm of the Ethics Committee. fidentiality to go away, then, in my thing I love about the Senate Ethics It would be an entity that would con- view, we would be opening a Pandora’s Committee is the high level of trust duct a thorough, impartial, credible in- box. I can just imagine—again, in to- among the members in that com- vestigation of allegations and then re- day’s realistic political world—I can mittee. There is a culture of integrity port back to the Ethics Committee. It just imagine what it would be like if in that committee. As I said, even is essentially controlled by the Ethics someone were to file a complaint and though it is no fun to sit in judgment Committee but has the ability to do the next thing you know, there would of our colleagues, it has worked very independent investigations. be radio ads, television ads, Internet well. It is neither an out-of-control special ads, blogs, et cetera, out there saying Because of the committee’s policy of prosecutor nor is it a powerless office that so-and-so has ethics charges pend- keeping its meetings closed and con- that simply duplicates the work being ing against him. fidential, it allows a freedom within done and that would be done by the The Senate Ethics Committee, al- the Ethics Committee to really drill Ethics Committee anyway. In fact, one though not perfect, is a much better down and get into details and ask hard of the opponents of this amendment option than the Office of Public Integ- questions, questions that you might be said that they would create a duplicate rity. Again, I believe that is one of the afraid to ask in a public forum because investigation. I don’t understand how reasons this amendment or something you may not know the answer, and that conclusion can be reached. There very similar to this was defeated in the that answer may be very embarrassing is nothing in this amendment that committee on a bipartisan basis. and just by asking the question, it would require the Ethics Committee to I also notice that there are groups could turn into an allegation. conduct a parallel investigation, and around Washington, DC, who are very The process we have right now—al- why would they? We have already supportive of the Office of Public In- though it is closed, although it is con- heard the Chairman of the Ethics Com- tegrity. Basically, one of their com- fidential—works very well. In a lot of mittee say that they do not do an in- plaints is that when they file a com- ways it is similar to turning the case vestigation when there is a parallel plaint with the Senate Ethics Com- over to the jury, where you allow the Justice Department investigation mittee, the complaint seems to go in a jury to go back into deliberations and black hole. In fact, I have an e-mail going on. Why would the Ethics Com- that says we—the Ethics Committee— hash it out however they want to do it. mittee choose to duplicate the work of ignore outside complaints. Nothing In the end, they come back and they do the Office of Public Integrity? This bill could be further from the truth. I am justice. I think our Founding Fathers does not mandate that the Ethics Com- here to tell you, nothing could be fur- got it right in article I, section 5, para- mittee throw all common sense over- ther from the truth. We consider all graph 2 when they said that: board. So that argument simply does the complaints, wherever they come Each House may determine the Rules of its not hold water. from, very seriously. We look at them, Proceedings, punish its Members for dis- We have also heard it alleged that orderly Behavior, and with the Concurrence the Office of Public Integrity would and we act on outside complaints, com- of two-thirds, expel a Member. plaints that come from outside this make public information that is now body. We have spent a lot of time— I think our Founding Fathers ex- confidential. But look at the plain lan- hours and hours, in fact—on com- pected us to do this and not set up a guage of the amendment. I am going to plaints that originated outside this third party office to do this. read it into the RECORD because this body. Again, I rise to join my two chair- information to the contrary has been Also, I think some of these groups men, the chairman and cochairman on advanced on the Senate floor. Here is say they acknowledge that the House the Ethics Committee, in opposing this what it says: ‘‘Disclosure.’’ It is on has a problem with their Ethics Com- amendment, and I encourage all my page 11 of the amendment. mittee, but they say that both commit- colleagues to do the same. Information or testimony received, or the tees are in need of repair. Really, they Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I am contents of a complaint or the fact of its fil- can’t point to anything in the Senate voting against the Collins amendment ing, or recommendations made by the Direc- Ethics Committee that has gone wrong because it is unconstitutional. Article tor to the committee, may be publicly dis- I, section 5, provides: closed by the Director or the staff of the Of- or any way that we failed on the Sen- fice only— ate Ethics Committee. There is a rea- Each House may determine the Rules of I am going to underscore that, Mr. son for that. You can look back over its’ Proceedings, punish its Members for dis- President. the last 20 years, and you will see a orderly behaviour, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a Member. number of high profile, very difficult, —only if authorized by the Select Committee very tough, and oftentimes very com- The Senate has determined the rules on Ethics of the Senate. plicated investigations the Senate Eth- for punishing its Members which car- I don’t know how it could be more ics Committee has undertaken which ries out the constitutional mandate. clear, that the decision on disclosing have led to some sort of admonishment That constitutional procedure does not information on the investigation can- of their own Members in the Senate. permit delegation of that responsi- not be made unilaterally by the Office The last thing I wanted to say, is bility. of Public Integrity. Under our amend- this: Being on the Ethics Committee, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment, the Ethics Committee, not the every day when I walk in that room, I ator from Maine. Office of Public Integrity, has the sole ask myself, what did I do to make Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I found authority to determine what parts of HARRY REID mad? Why did he put me this debate to be both interesting and an investigation, if any, become a mat- on this committee? Because I will tell ironic. We have heard the proposed Of- ter of public record. The OPI has no you, as the chairman will or as the co- fice of Public Integrity described on such authority. The language could not chairman will tell you, it is not an the one hand as being a potentially be more clear on that point. easy assignment. In fact, it is grueling. out-of-control, independent counsel/ Second, although a vote of the Ethics One thing we need to understand is special prosecutor. Then we have heard Committee to overrule the Office of that oftentimes, to get down to the it described as a toothless entity that Public Integrity would be made public,

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That Member of the Senate subse- guished chairman of the Ethics Com- by the Director are initiated by a com- quently resigned. But the vote in the mittee. This is how it would work. The plaint filed by anyone—a complaint Senate Ethics Committee was 6 to 0, on Ethics Committee would vote only without any requirements. In compari- a bipartisan basis, to expel the chair- once, either to overrule the Office of son, FEC complaints must be in ‘‘in man of the Finance Committee from Public Integrity, which it can do at writing, signed and sworn to by the the Senate. Surely, no one would con- any stage of the investigation, or at person filing such complaint, shall be sider that a slap on the wrist. the end of the investigation the com- notarized and shall be made under pen- I cite another example. When the mittee would vote on a final deter- alty of perjury and subject to the pro- current Senate Democratic leader was mination of whether a violation has oc- visions of the criminal code.’’ The com- chairman of the Ethics Committee, it curred. plaint this integrity czar investigates issued such a scathing report on a bi- I realize that Members have very doesn’t have to meet any of those re- partisan basis that a Member of his strong views on this issue. I realize quirements—it could be filed via anon- party chose to discontinue his effort to there are legitimate differences of ymous voicemail or on a beverage be reelected in the fall of 2002. The Sen- opinion. I recognize that this is a dif- coaster—the name and address of the ate Ethics Committee respects, first ficult issue. But I hope that Members complainant isn’t even required. and foremost, this institution and its will look at the actual language of the The only restriction on the com- reputation. I think it has undertaken amendment that Senator LIEBERMAN, plaint is that a complaint against a extraordinary efforts over the years in Senator MCCAIN, and I have advanced. Member can’t be ‘‘accepted’’ within 60 protecting Members from spurious I recognize that there is a reason there days of an election involving such complaints and being able to sort out a is considerable confusion. There are all Member. Thus, complaints can be filed genuine wrongdoing and, when genuine different versions of entities similar to against a Member’s staff, and on the wrongdoing appears, go after it and not the Office of Public Integrity that we flip side, complaints made, maybe not tolerate it. I particularly compliment the cur- are proposing. But we have drafted our accepted, but made during that 60-day rent chairman of the Ethics Com- proposal very carefully not to under- period against a Member gives that mittee, the Senator from Ohio, Mr. mine the good work of the Ethics Com- Member no way to clear their name VOINOVICH, who has done an extraor- mittee, not to take away the final deci- until after that election. Making matters even more grim, dinary job in this regard as well. sionmaking from the Ethics Com- So I hope our colleagues, on a bipar- these complaints are only against in- mittee but to promote public con- tisan basis, will not support the Col- cumbents or their staff—so challengers fidence in the integrity and the credi- lins-Lieberman amendment. I think can go hog wild in filing complaints bility of investigations by having this the Senate Ethics Committee can han- and keeping their opponents under a office, the Office of Public Integrity, dle this job quite well in the future, as cloud of suspicion—no matter how conduct the investigation. it has in the past. Will the Presiding Officer inform me baseless. The only penalty for a frivo- I yield the floor. how much time is remaining on the lous complaint is they might not ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time proponents’ side. cept another one from that person, to of the Senator has expired. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the extent their identity is even The Senator from Maine. ator has 12 minutes remaining. known, and may incur costs resulting Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, we are Ms. COLLINS. I reserve the remain- from the complaint. A very small price faced with a choice. We have the oppor- der of my time. to pay for what would smear the good tunity to pass significant legislation to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- name of Members. strengthen our lobbying disclosure ator from Ohio. The Director is required to go to the laws to ban practices that raise ques- Mr. VOINOVICH. How much time do Ethics Committee before getting his tions about undue influence of special I have? full blown power to ‘‘administer oaths, interests and to strengthen the en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- issue subpoenas, compel attendance forcement of those laws. Even without ator has 8 minutes. and production of documents and take the Office of Public Integrity, I believe Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I depositions.’’ However, it takes a roll we have produced a good bill. But I be- yield 3 minutes to the Senator from call vote of 2⁄3 of the full committee to lieve that our legislation will be in- Kentucky. stop the Director’s full blown inves- complete if we do not act to strengthen The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tigation and the vesting of his full the enforcement process. I believe, ator from Kentucky is recognized. prosecutorial powers. after much study, that the best way to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I This amendment strips the bipar- do this is to create an Office of Public thank my friend from Ohio. I congratu- tisan 6-member Ethics Committee of Integrity. late the Senator from Maine for her ex- one of its core functions—enforce- That is not in any way to indicate a traordinary work on the underlying ment—arguably its most important— lack of appreciation for the hard work lobby reform bill but respectfully dis- and vests it all in one unelected indi- of the fine members of our Senate Eth- agree as to the appropriateness of vidual. I urge my colleagues to oppose ics Committee under the leadership of adopting the Lieberman-Collins this amendment. two individuals with great integrity. I amendment. Let me say I know there are many understand that it is a thankless job to This amendment creates a new Sen- watchers of the Senate, as an institu- serve on the Ethics Committee, and ate Office of Public Integrity with a Di- tion, who may well believe that the contrary to the comment that was rector, appointed for a 5-year term, by Ethics Committee is a body con- made earlier in the debate, I believe the President Pro Tempore upon the stituted to go easy on Senators. I must that this office, by conducting the in- joint recommendation of the majority respectfully suggest to the public and vestigative portion, by assisting the leader and minority leader. He or she to our colleagues that the facts are Ethics Committee in investigating al- would literally be ‘‘an investigation otherwise. legations, would actually be of great czar.’’ Let me just highlight a few of I was vice chairman of the Senate assistance to the Ethics Committee. the most problematic aspects of this Ethics Committee and then subse- The chairman of the Ethics Com- proposal. quently chairman of the Senate Ethics mittee has expressed, time and again,

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Member because of political reasons. one serves. I suggest that this amend- One thing I have tried to do is to in- Or why did you pick on one of our ment offers great assistance to the form Members about what the rules are Members? Ethics Committee. If there is an Office so they do not get in trouble. I point This job is a very tough job. It is not of Public Integrity which is conducting out that even though the amendment a job that makes one popular with his independent investigations and report- is well motivated and meant to help colleagues in this Senate. I believe ing its findings to the Ethics Com- the Ethics Committee, all six members rather than helping the situation, in mittee, I think that enhances the of the Ethics Committee on a bipar- spite of the fine motivation of the peo- public’s understanding of the process, tisan basis oppose it. The Ethics Com- ple sponsoring this amendment, rather the public’s acceptance of the process, mittee is the investigative arm of the than helping, it is going to hurt the and the credibility of the investiga- Senate. It is a nonpartisan investigator situation and also make it very dif- tions. of all matters brought before the Eth- ficult in the future to have Members We are dealing with a reality that ics Committee and, something some being willing to serve as a member of public confidence in Congress is very Members are not happy about, matters the Senate Ethics Committee. low. It is perilously low. It makes it that are not brought before us, on the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- difficult for us to pass legislation be- complaint of some, that we recognize, ator from Alabama. cause the public believes that often- through the media, there is a problem Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I have times our decisions are not in the pub- with one of the Members, and we get been allocated 10 minutes to speak on lic interest but, rather, beholden to involved in it. We do not have to wait the Wyden amendment. some private interest. That saddens me for someone to file a complaint. We are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- because I know the people I serve with the watchdog of the Senate. We want ator is correct. are individuals of great integrity, and to protect the Senate’s reputation. We Mr. SESSIONS. I seek to use that the vast majority of elected officials in admonish, we censor and, in some time. Washington and elsewhere are in public cases, eject Members of this Senate for Mr. INHOFE. Will the Senator yield service for all the right reasons. But not upholding the high standards all for an inquiry? that perception is a reality we need to Members are expected to uphold after Is there a unanimous consent in deal with. The best way to deal with it, being elected to this Senate. terms of Members speaking? in my judgment, is to pass strong, com- I do not believe this is going to mend The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, the prehensive legislation which will help the problem in terms of public con- time is controlled by the Senator from repair the frayed bonds between the fidence. As I have mentioned, except Alabama and the Senator from Maine. public and those who serve the public. for recently some criticisms, we did Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, to clar- The Office of Public Integrity is an not get involved in the Abramoff inves- ify our situation, if I may, if the Pre- integral part of achieving that goal. tigation. Overall, in terms of the pub- siding Officer would tell me if I am cor- There is a lot of opposition to this lic, the Senate Ethics Committee has rect that there is still an amount of amendment. I don’t delude myself to been doing the job they are supposed to time remaining to the proponents of the contrary. I have learned organiza- do under the Constitution. Again, I un- the Collins-Lieberman-McCain amend- tional change in Washington is the derscore in terms of Abramoff, we did ment. hardest kind of change to accomplish. I not get involved because of the fact The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is learned that when Senator LIEBERMAN that the Justice Department asked us 6 minutes remaining. and I led the legislation restructuring not to get involved. They thought it Ms. COLLINS. And I believe the time and reforming our intelligence commu- would interfere with their investiga- of the opponents has expired, the time nity, the most sweeping reforms in 50 tion. I assure Members of the Senate that was controlled by Senator VOINO- years. I have learned trying to change and I assure the public and other VICH; am I correct? the organization of Congress or the groups that are looking in on us, once The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- way Congress works makes that reor- that investigation is finished and the ator is correct. ganization of our intelligence commu- information is sent here, if one of our Ms. COLLINS. And I believe there is nity look easy. Members or several Members are in- a parallel time agreement for further I recognize this is an uphill fight, but volved, we will fully investigate that. debate on the Wyden amendment; am I I believe it is the right thing to do. I If those individuals have violated the correct? hope our colleagues, before casting rules of the Senate, they will be prop- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- their vote today, will take the time to erly dealt with by the Ethics Com- ator is correct. read the actual language of the amend- mittee. Mr. INHOFE. My request would be ment and to think about what we need In terms of the specific parts of this that I be acknowledged to speak on the to do to repair the breach between legislation, I bring up something that Wyden-Grassley-Inhofe amendment in those who are elected and the people has a problem, and that is that every whatever order you are prepared to we serve, to promote and strengthen time the Ethics Committee disagrees give me. public confidence in the political proc- with the Office of Public Integrity, we Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am ess. I believe if our colleagues do that have to have a published vote of the going to reserve my 6 minutes for right and if they care about restoring public committee. As a result of that, what before the vote for some concluding confidence in Congress, they will sup- will happen, in my opinion, is that comments. I probably will not use all 6 port the amendment we have offered. after a while, where the Ethics Com- minutes. I have no objection to turning I reserve the remainder of my time. mittee does not agree with the Office of now to the debate on the Wyden The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MAR- Public Integrity, you will build up an amendment. TINEZ). The Senator from Ohio. adversarial type of relationship. Mem- AMENDMENT NO. 2944 Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, first, bers, in terms of how they vote, will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I again compliment the chairman of start taking into consideration, gee, it ator from Alabama. the Homeland Security and Govern- is going to be public that we disagreed Mr. SESSIONS. I assume Senator mental Affairs Committee for the good with this guy and people will ask, why INHOFE will have time after I conclude job she and the committee have done in did you disagree with that, and we get my 10 minutes and I ask unanimous

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We should have the same rights as Sen- put their names in the RECORD as ob- were talking about some sunshine here. ators who are willing to let big spend- jecting to it even though they may Let’s talk about it. There is a system ing bills pass without reading them. quickly decide they do not have an ob- we have called a hotline. What is a hot- This amendment is not good govern- jection to the bill. line? In each Senate office there are ment. It will make it more likely that First, the Senator from Oregon stat- three telephones with hotline buttons bills will pass in the middle of the ed that this amendment—and this is a on them. Most evenings, sometimes night filled with pork and who knows good example of what happens in the after business hours, these phones what else. Senate—that this amendment was begin to ring. The calls are from the The current process established by being blocked by a secret hold. But Republican and the Democratic leaders the two leaders provides for 72 hours there was no secret hold. The leader- to each of their Members, asking con- for Senators to withhold consent and ship of the Senate knew that I had an sent to pass this or that bill—not con- to read a bill. Beyond that, the objec- interest in participating in the debate, sider the bill or have debate on the bill tions become public. Under this amend- but I had a meeting at the White House but to pass it. Those calls will nor- ment, if a Senator in an offhand con- this morning and so I asked if they mally give a deadline. If the staff do versation with the leader says, ‘‘I could accommodate that and set the not call back in 30 minutes, the bill think we ought to take a hard look at debate at a time I could participate. passes. Boom. It can be 500 pages. In this bill,’’ does that mean his name That apparently was worked out. many offices, when staffers do not should be printed in the RECORD? That Under the Senator from Oregon’s know anything about the bill, they is not workable. If I am on the floor, amendment, I would have had to sub- usually ignore the hotline and let the and the leader asks me if we ought to mit a written request to the majority bill pass without even informing their go to such and such a bill, and I say, leader in order to participate in the de- Senators. If the staff miss the hotline, ‘‘No, don’t do that, I think something bate, but I was at the White House and or do not know about it or were not else should go first,’’ do I then imme- that was not very practical. Is telling around, the Senator is deemed to have diately have to go to the floor and pub- my leader I would like an opportunity consented to the passage of some bill lish that in the RECORD? to be in the Senate to debate this issue which might be quite an important According to this resolution, any now an unreasonable request? The Sen- piece of information. communication with the leader sug- ator from Oregon has also stated that So that is the real issue here. The gesting we not proceed to a bill would the intelligence authorization bill is issue is not about holds. The rules say need to be printed in the RECORD and being held up based on a secret hold. In nothing about holds. Holds do not submitted to the leader in writing. truth, it is not a secret. I will tell the exist. The issue is consent. Nobody has However, if I communicate to the lead- Senator who is holding that important a right to have an individual Senator’s er that we should proceed to some big intelligence bill: It is the two Senators consent to pass a bill. They act as spending bill, I can do that in secret. from Massachusetts. Senators KENNEDY though you have a right to get it. You This gives a new advantage to those and KERRY have objected to consid- would expect if you are going to say who want to pass legislation without ering the bill because they want to you have unanimous consent, you have review. offer amendments. Some say they are consent. But that is not always the Now, I take very seriously holding up poison-pill amendments, but they are case. a bill. We stay on our team, and we amendments they want to offer. So if If staff do not have time to read the look at the matter promptly and try to the Senator has a problem about that, bill—some of these bills are hundreds give an honest response. And if we have he should talk to his colleagues. The of pages long—they frequently assume a problem with a clause or two in a Senators may say this only applies to someone else has read it. Staff in the piece of legislation, we share that with proceeding to a bill. This is an impor- Senate offices do not read all these the Senators who are promoting the tant thing, because in 99 percent of the bills, and they go back to whatever legislation. Usually an agreement can cases, proceedings of the bill and pas- they were doing before the hotline be reached, and usually the legislation sage of the bill happen at the same phone rang. Presumably, some com- is cleared, anyway, without any signifi- time. The bill is called up and asked to mittee staffer has read the bill at some cant delay. be passed by unanimous consent. It is point along the way, but in almost no Line 4 of the Wyden amendment says: all the same request. Frankly, the case have actual Members of the Sen- The majority and minority leaders of the problem with this bill goes further ate granted their intentional consent Senate or their designees shall recognize a than the mechanical application. It to the bills that pass during the day’s notice of intent of a Senator who is a mem- makes a statement. It basically says wrapup that we often see late into the ber of their caucus to object to proceeding to that passing bills is inherently a good night on C–SPAN. a measure or matter only if the Senator thing, and we should assume any Sen- In many cases, even Senators spon- (1) submits the notice of intent in writing ator who has never heard of a bill soring the bill have never read it, un- to the appropriate leader or their designee; fortunately. Committee reports are and should consent to it. Anyone who dares (2) within 3 session days after the submis- not to grant promptly and immediately filed on bills. Very few staff have read sion under paragraph (1) submits for inclu- any such consent is some scoundrel the committee reports. How do I know sion in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and in who needs to be exposed to misdeeds. about this? I have the thankless task the applicable calendar section described in Senator COBURN has offered an of chairing the Senate Steering Com- subsection (b) the following notice: amendment that says if we are going to mittee. One of our commitments is to ‘‘I, Senator [blank], intend to object to have this hold amendment, he would review every bill that is hotlined in the proceeding to [blank], dated [blank].’’ offer one that says if you want to pass Senate. My staff actually reads them. If a Senator tells their leader on the a bill and there is no quorum present, It is a service to my colleagues, I sug- phone they have concern with a bill and you want to ram it through with gest. They read the CBO scores which that was offered that night, must they no quorum present, you need to have a tell how much the bill costs the tax- quickly run down to his office and hand petition signed by 100 Senators saying payers. A lot of times they do not want the leader a piece of paper? This says it they are prepared to let the bill go you to know that. Some committee, must be submitted in writing; other- through. group, or someone has moved a bill on wise, the leader cannot recognize it.

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What if you would simply like a roll- Senate where Senators are encouraged How can we prove that the leader did call vote on the motion to proceed, or to take the time to pick up a bill and not simply change his mind, but rather would like time to debate, but the lead- read it, to weigh the consequences for that he illegally recognized an oral ership does not want to grant you that. the American taxpayers. hold, which was not submitted in writ- Technically, you are objecting to pro- This amendment runs directly con- ing? ceeding under those circumstances. trary to the spirit of reform this bill Who is to make such a determina- I could stand here for hours dis- purports to address. tion? cussing all the many ways this amend- I urge my colleagues to oppose the Is the Parliamentarian going to be ment is going to damage the Senate, amendment. put in the uncomfortable position of and the many ways this amendment is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- trying to divine the motivations of a absolutely worthless as a tool to pre- ator’s time has expired. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I see party leader? vent blocking of legislation in secret. several of the sponsors of the amend- I am not sure what the purpose of the But what I object to most is that this ment here. Probably they disagree with 3 days is, but here is what its effect is: amendment says passing legislation is some of my views, but I think they are If a bill is hotlined at 7:30 at night, always preferable to slowing it down, worthy of their consideration. and the leaders say it will be passed at that letting a bill pass is good no mat- I yield the floor. ter how poorly drafted, how costly, 7:45 unless there is an objection, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- how late in the evening, or how few my staff calls them to say please do ator from Oregon. not proceed, we would like to review Senators have studied or even heard of Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, par- the bill, rather than reading the bill, the bill. liamentary inquiry: How much time is they would have to run to the leader’s How much pork is there? Passing available on my side? My under- office with a piece of paper saying we bills is good: In many cases, that is not standing is we have 10 minutes. object to the bill. correct. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Then, let’s say they run back to the There is a widely quoted story about ator from Oregon controls 10 minutes. office, start reading, and after review, the ‘‘coolness’’ of the Senate involving Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, it is my the bill looks fine. Let’s say they even George Washington and Thomas Jeffer- desire to yield the first 3 minutes to call back within the 15-minute window son. Jefferson was in France during the Senator INHOFE, the next 3 minutes to that was given. The bill passes that Constitutional Convention. Senator GRASSLEY, and then I will night. The next day it passes the Upon his return, Jefferson visited speak. I thank my friend from Okla- House, and is signed by the President. Washington and asked why the Conven- homa. It is now law. tion delegates had created a Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- On the third day, I would still need ‘‘Why did you pour that coffee into ator from Oklahoma. to insert a statement in the CONGRES- your saucer?’’ asked Washington. ‘‘To Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, first, let SIONAL RECORD saying ‘‘I, Senator JEFF cool it, ‘‘ said Jefferson. ‘‘Even so,’’ re- me say to my friend from Alabama, I SESSIONS, intend to object to pro- sponded Washington, ‘‘we pour legisla- do not think we have ever been in dis- ceeding [blank], dated [blank].’’ tion into the senatorial saucer to cool agreement on anything. I have a little I intend to object to a bill that has it.’’ different take on this issue than he already been signed into law? The Framers intended the Senate to does and a little different background The amendment has been so poorly deliberate, to thoughtfully review leg- because of an experience I had when I drafted that it is not even clear what it islation, not be a rubber stamp. served in the other body. does. This is what we are dealing with. This amendment says those Senators First, I think realistically, looking This poorly drafted amendment is in- who are willing to grant consent to leg- at this, you may say ‘‘in writing,’’ but tended to stack the deck, in favor of islation they have never read or have if you call your leader and tell him, ‘‘I other poorly drafted legislation passing perhaps never even heard of—those are plan to go ahead and object to this,’’ in the middle of the night with little or the good Senators. and he knows it is going to come in no review. But those Senators who dare to say: writing, unless you don’t get along Let’s look at section (c) line 18: I would like time to read this legisla- with the leader very well, I don’t think A Senator may have an item with respect tion, to see how much it costs, to see that would be a real serious problem. to the Senator removed from a calendar to whether it is within the national inter- But I do agree with the Senator from which it was added under subsection (b) by ests—they are the troublemakers. Alabama that passing laws is not nec- submitting for inclusion in the CONGRES- These scoundrels need to be exposed to essarily a good thing. My feeling is we SIONAL RECORD the following notice: the public. have too many laws, not too few laws. I, Senator [blank], do not object to pro- So, in summary, here is where we I have said that many times. ceeding to [blank], dated [blank]. are. But let me share with you an experi- This is the flip side: Maybe you Passing midnight spending boon- ence I had in the other body. When I looked at the bill and do not like it, doggles with two Senators in the was first elected in 1986 to the House of but are willing to let it pass by a voice Chamber: Good. Reviewing legislation: Representatives, I found there was a vote. Bad. Objecting to big spending legisla- process used to keep the signatures of Now, to get the ‘‘scarlet letter’’ I re- tion: Really bad. a discharge petition from being open to moved, you need to put a statement Lobbyists must be thrilled with this. the public. So there could be something into the RECORD saying you do not ob- Lobbyists who are pushing special-in- very popular. For example, a gun con- ject to the bill, which may not be alto- terest legislation will now have a trol bill might not be popular in West gether true. ready-made target list. Texas, but there might be a West Texas Further, what if you simply want to All they need to do is get the leader- Democrat whose party tells him for the offer an amendment, or debate, but the ship to hotline the legislation, and national scene, ‘‘We want lots of gun leadership wants to pass the bill clean. within 3 days they will know who they controls, and I know it is not popular How does this bill apply? need to talk to or jump on or ‘‘sick the in the State, but there is a way you can I suppose one interpretation is it dogs on.’’ go home and say you opposed gun con- would not apply at all, because it only I believe we need to return to the trols and at the same time you can get purports to apply to ‘‘proceeding to a ‘‘cooling’’ Senate, not a ‘‘freezing’’ by with appeasing the leadership.’’ bill.’’ Senate, where obstruction is the rule, That is what they did. They would What if you want to offer a thousand nominees are blocked endlessly; not a put the discharge petition in the draw- amendments? What then? What if you ‘‘greased’’ Senate, where bad legisla- er of the Speaker’s desk, and you could

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I had a one-sentence bill that totally of $530,000 defending itself in each case and Inhofe saw the proposals overwhelmingly reformed that. It stated that all signa- up to $200,000 simply preparing for those that favored by the American People—the 1990 tures on a discharge petition shall be- were dismissed. balanced-budget amendment, school prayer, come public record. We actually had Such product-liability lawsuits have forced Congressional term limits, the line-item seven editorials by the Wall Street small-plane makers such as Cessna to carry veto—were bottled up in committee by the Journal. We had all these things say- $25 million a year in liability insurance. In House leadership. When discharge petitions ing: Finally, there is light. fact, Cessna stopped producing piston-pow- to free some of the bills were initiated, they All I want—all I want—is to be able ered planes primarily because of high cost of were locked in a drawer in the Clerk’s desk to have everyone being accountable for defending liability lawsuits. Thus, an Amer- on the House floor. The official rules warned what they are saying. I have two holds ican industry that 15 years ago ruled the that disclosing names ‘‘is strictly prohibited world’s skies has lost more than 100,000 jobs under the precedents of the House.’’ right now, and I have said publicly that and has seen the number of small planes it In March 1993, Inhofe filed a one-sentence I am the one who has the holds. I have manufactured plummet from over 17,000 in bill on the House floor challenging the se- never, in the 12 years I have been here 1978 to under 600 last year. crecy: ‘‘Once a motion to discharge has been in this body, not specifically stated That may all change. Bucking years of in- filed the Clerk shall make the signatures a that I had holds when I did. So I think tense lobbying by trial lawyers, Congress matter of public record.’’ that is the main thing. There are simi- voted last summer to bar lawsuits against The bill was assigned to the Rules Com- larities between the situation that oc- small-plane manufacturers after a plane and mittee, where it was buried. Three months curred in the House, and I agree with its parts have been in service 18 years. The later, on May 27, Inhofe started a discharge Reader’s Digest, the Wall Street Jour- legislation will create an estimated 25,000 petition to bring the bill to a floor vote. aviation jobs within five years as manufac- Among those signing was Tim Penny (D., nal. They said that was the greatest turers retool and increase production. Minn.), a lawmaker who after ten years in single reform in the last 60 years. This was the first time that Congress has the House had grown so disgusted that he So when I first came to this body, I reformed a product liability law against the had decided not to run for re-election. ‘‘Dis- made this statement: that it appeared wishes of the lawyers who make millions charge petitions procedures are symbolic of to me that being able to put on holds from these cases. And the dramatic victory the manipulative and secretive way deci- without being accountable is a very was made possible because of the efforts of a sions are made here,’’ said Penny. ‘‘It’s just similar practice to the inability of little-known Congressman from Oklahoma one more example of how House leaders rig knowing what the signatures were on who challenged Capitol Hill’s establishment. the rules to make sure they aren’t chal- discharge petitions. Consequently, I On his first day in 1987 as a member of the lenged on the floor.’’ U.S. House of Representatives, Jim Inhofe Inhofe, though, was badly outnumbered. started back 12 years ago working on (R., Okla.) asked colleague Mike Synar (D., The Democrats 82–seat majority controlled this issue. I am very happy to join Sen- Okla.) how he had compiled such a liberal the flow of legislation. But he was not ator WYDEN and Senator GRASSLEY in voting record while winning reelection in a cowed. From his first years in politics Inhofe what I consider to be a reform that is conservative district. Overhearing the ques- had shown an independent streak—and it had badly needed in the Senate. tion, another longtime Democratic Congress- paid off. After initially losing elections for Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- man interjected: ‘‘It’s easy. Vote liberal, governor and Congress. He was elected to sent that a November 1994 article in press-release conservative.’’ three consecutive terms as mayor of Tulsa, Reader’s Digest by Daniel Levine be This was a revealing lesson in Congres- beginning in 1977. In 1986, he ran again for printed in the RECORD. sional ethics, the first of many that would the Congress and won. Four years later, he There being no objection, the mate- open Inhofe’s eyes to the way Congress real- bucked his own President, George Bush, by rial was ordered to be printed in the ly ran. He soon realized that an archaic set voting against a 1991 budget ‘‘compromise’’ of rules enabled members to deceive con- that included a $156–billion tax hike. RECORD, as follows: stituents and avoid accountability. By August 4, two months after filing his [From the Reader’s Digest, November 1994] When a Congressman introduced a bill, the discharge petition, Inhofe had 200 signatures, HOW THE TRIAL LAWYERS FINALLY MET Speaker of the House refers it to the appro- just 18 shy of the 218 needed to force his bill DEFEAT priate committee. Once there, however, the to the floor. But the House leadership was A STORY OF DEMOCRACY AND CAPITOL HILL bill is at the mercy of the committee chair- using all its muscle to thwart him. On the (By Daniel R. Levine) man, who represents the views of the Con- House floor, Inhofe announced: ‘‘I am dis- When a twin-engine Cessna airplane gressional leadership. If he supports the leg- closing to The Wall Street Journal the crashed near Fallon, Nev., four years ago, islation, he can speed it through hearings to names of all members who have not signed the National Transportation Safety Board the House floor for a vote. Or he can simply the discharge petition. People deserve to (NTSB) ruled pilot error was the cause. But ‘‘bury’’ it beneath another committee busi- know what is going on in this place.’’ that didn’t stop lawyers for two of the in- ness. It was a risk. House leaders could make jured passengers from suing Cessna on the This arrangement is tailor-made for spe- him pay for this deed. But by making public grounds that the seats on the 25-year-old cial-interest lobbies like the Association of the names of non-signers, he would avoid a plane did not provide adequate support. The Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). For eight direct violation of House rules. Inhofe col- seats had been ripped out without Cessna’s years, bills to limit the legal liability of lected the names by asking every member knowledge and rearranged to face each small-aircraft manufacturers had been re- who signed the petition to memorize as other. But the lawyers claimed that Cessna ferred to the House Judiciary Committee, many other signatures as possible. should have warned against removing the only to be buried. Little wonder. One of the The next day, The Wall Street Journal ran seats. A jury awarded the two plaintiffs more ATLA’s most reliable supporters on Capital the first of six editorials on the subject. Ti- than $2 million. Hill has been Rep. Jack Brooks (D., Texas), tled ‘‘Congress’s Secret Drawer,’’ it accused In Compton, Calf., a single-engine airplane powerful chairman of that committee and re- Congressional leaders of using discharge-pe- nearly stalled on the runway and sputtered cipient of regular campaign contributions tition secrecy to ‘‘protect each other and loudly during take-off. Less than a minute from ATLA. keep constituents in the dark.’’ into the air it crashed, killing two of the The only way for Congressmen to free bills On the morning of August 6, Inhofe was three people on board. On July 18, 1989, two that chairmen such as Brooks wanted to kill within a handful of the 218 signatures. As the days before the one-year statute of limita- was a procedure called the discharge peti- day wore on, more members came forward to tions would expire, the survivor and rel- tion. Under it, a Congressman could dislodge sign. With two hours to go before the August atives of the deceased passengers filed a $2.5 a buried bill if a House majority, 218 mem- recess, the magic number of 218 was within million lawsuit naming the plane’s manufac- bers, signed a petition bringing it directly to his grasp. turer, Piper Aircraft Corp., as a defendant. the floor for a vote. But discharge petitions What happened next stunned Inhofe. Two Not mentioned in the suit was the fact that virtually never succeeded because, since 1931, of the most powerful members of Congress— the plane, built in 1956, had been sitting at signatures were kept secret from public. This Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman the airport unused and uninspected for 21⁄2 allowed Congressmen to posture publicly in John Dingell (D., Mich.) and Rules Com- years. The case, awaiting trial, has already favor of an issue, then thwart passage of the mittee Chairman Joseph Moakley (D., cost Piper $50,000. bill by refusing to sign the discharge peti- Mass.)—moved next to him at the discharge

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Inhofe succeeded, members would be forced ator’s time has expired. to vote on controversial bills. ‘‘Jim,’’ he said Our amendment would establish a sternly, ‘‘I don’t have to tell you how dan- The Senator from Iowa. standing order of the Senate requiring gerous that would be.’’ When the dust set- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, Members to publicly disclose when tled, Moran and five colleagues—Robert Bor- thank you. And I thank Senator WYDEN they place a hold on a bill or nominee. ski (D., Pa.), Bill Brewster (D., Okla.), Bob for his leadership and the time. For several years now, I have made it Clement (D., Tenn.), Glenn English (D., Everything this body has heard the my practice to insert a notice in the Okla.) and Tony Hall (D., Ohio)—had erased Senator from Alabama say about what their names. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD whenever I is wrong with this piece of legislation place a hold. Still refusing to quit, Inhofe faxed the first is entirely inaccurate. Everything he Wall Street Journal editorial to hundreds of Under our proposal, disclosing holds radio stations. Before long, he found himself said we need to do to study bills—to will be as simple as filling out a co- on call-in programs virtually every day of hold them up until we get a feel about sponsor sheet and Senators will have 3 the week. everything in a bill before enactment days to do it. When The Wall Street Journal printed the by this body—this amendment, which This proposal was drafted with the names of the nonsigners on August 17, House brings transparency to holds, does not help of Senators LOTT and BYRD, who members home for the summer recess could in any way prevent any of that from as former majority leaders know how not avoid the public outcry Inhofe had gen- happening. All it simply says is, if you this body operates and how disruptive erated. With scandals in the House bank, are going to put a hold on legislation, post office and restaurant still fresh in their secret holds can be to the Senate’s minds, voters were demanding openness. you ought to have guts enough, not be business. Senator STEVENS has ex- Feeling outgunned, Moakley allowed his a sissy that the public might find out pressed his concerns about the use of Democratic colleagues to sign the discharge who you are, why you are holding secret holds. It says a lot that the petition. When Rep. Marjorie Margolies-Mez- something up. State for the entire longest-serving Members of this body vinsky (D., Pa.) affixed her name to the peti- country why you think this person or oppose the use of secret holds and see tion on September 8, she became the 218th this bill ought to be held up in the Sen- them as a real problem. Signatory. ate. You can hold it up for a year. You If Senators support the goal of the Inhofe’s bill won overwhelming approval can hold it up for 1 day. on the final vote, 384–40. Even though most underlying bill to increase legislative Democrats had not supported him, 209 now I have been putting things in the transparency and accountability, then voted with Inhofe. Groused Dingell: ‘‘I think RECORD of why I put holds on bills, just they should support this amendment. the whole thing stinks.’’ as this amendment requires, for several The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The first real test of Inhofe’s change came years. And I can assure you, not one of ator’s time has expired. last May when Representatives Dan Glick- my colleagues has beaten me up be- The Senator from Oregon. man (D., Kan.) and James Hansen (R., Utah) cause they knew who I was. Not one of Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I yield to filed a discharge petition to free their bill my colleagues has bloodied my nose. Senator LOTT. limiting small-plane manufacturer liability. Not one of my colleagues has given me Even though it was co-sponsored by 305 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- members, the bill had been bottled up in the a black eye. Not one of my colleagues ator from Mississippi. Judiciary Committee for nine months. But has done anything. It does not hurt. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, very brief- because members’ signatures would now be You can be a Senator. You can be out ly, I rise in support of this amendment. public, voters would finally know who truly in the open. You can be transparent I think the misuse of the hold in the stood for product-liability reform and who and still do the job you need to do. Senate has become a fundamental did not. But after all, this is the Senate. The problem. I do not see how anybody Meanwhile, the Association of Trial Law- public’s business ought to be public. could support the concept of secret yers of America was pulling out all the stops That is what this legislation is all to kill the bill. Members personally lobbied holds. Congressmen and orchestrated a ‘‘grass- about. But it also has something to do Now, this may drive holds into some roots’’ letter-writing campaign in which with the practical workings of the Sen- other category, but I think it is a step prominent trial attorneys urged their Rep- ate. If somebody does not like a bill in the right direction. I commend Sen- resentatives not to support the bill. ATLA you propose, and they want to slow it ator WYDEN and Senator GRASSLEY for even fired off a maximum-allowable con- up, you can sit down and talk to them. offering it. tribution of $5,000 to Representative Han- Now you do not even know who they This proposal is an experiment in sen’s opponent in the November election. are, in many instances. If you are making the Senate and Senators more The pressure didn’t work. Within two going to do business, you have to know weeks 185 members had signed, and House accountable to their colleagues and to leaders realized it would be impossible to who to talk to. Being a part of a colle- the American people. This proposal ad- stop the petition. Their only way was to gial body, as we are, talking to each dresses the issue of anonymous holds offer a compromise version. In mid-June, other is how you get things done and that Senators use to prevent consider- Brooks reported out of committee a bill that move the ball along. ation of legislation and nominations. differed only slightly from the original. On It is about open government. It is This amendment would place a greater August 2, the Senate approved similar legis- about reducing cynicism and distrust responsibility on Senators to make lation. The next day the bill cleared the of public officials. It is about public ac- their holds public. House without dissent. On August 17, Presi- countability. It is about building pub- It requires that the majority and mi- dent Clinton signed it into law. Glickman, whose Wichita district is home lic confidence. It is about making sure nority leaders can only recognize a to Cessna and Beech aircraft companies, said that as to what is being done here, the hold that is provided in writing. More- the procedural change spearheaded by Inhofe public knows who is doing it and why over, for the hold to be honored, the was crucial to victory. ‘‘A lot of forces did they are doing it. I do not see why Senator objecting would have to pub- not want this bill to go forward,’’ he contin- there can be any opposition to this lish his objection in the CONGRESSIONAL ued, ‘‘and it would not have succeeded with- amendment. RECORD, 3 days after the notice is pro- out the discharge petition.’’ A hold is a very powerful tool and vided to a leader. The success of this legislation is proof that must be used with transparency. I be- I believe that holds, whether anony- when Congress is required to do the people’s business in the open, the people—rather than lieve in the principle of open govern- mous or publicly announced, are an af- special interests—win. The high cost of prod- ment. Lack of transparency in the pub- front to the Senate, the leadership, the uct-liability lawsuits, to manufacturers as lic policy process leads to cynicism and committees, and to the individual well as consumers, will require far more distrust of public officials. Members of this institution.

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How- zens, and the public’s business ought to democratic practice that should no ever, when the communication rises to be done in public. longer be recognized. the level that a Member will object to What this amendment does is ban a Secret holds have no place in a pub- proceeding, it is appropriate that it be staff hold, the so-called rolling hold licly accountable institution. A meas- disclosed. where the hold is passed secretly from ure that is important to a majority of Consequently, consistent with the Senator to Senator. And when a Sen- the American public and a majority of purpose of the bill before us, this ator exercises the power of a hold to Senators should not be stopped dead in amendment would provide greater deal with an issue that is important to it’s tracks by a single Senator. And transparency of the legislative process them, in the future, they will be held when that Senator can hide behind the and increase public confidence in the publicly accountable. anonymous hold, democracy itself is outcome. This is long overdue. Senator Dole, damaged. I urge adoption of the amendment. when he was majority leader, spoke out How do you tell your constituents The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on this, more eloquently than perhaps that legislation they have an interest ator from Oregon. any of us are doing today. Senator Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I think in, legislation that has been approved GRASSLEY, myself, Senator INHOFE, Senator LOTT, Senator INHOFE, and by the majority of a committee, is Senator LOTT believe that it is time to Senator GRASSLEY have said it very stalled and you don’t know who is bring sunshine to the Senate and for well. This amendment is about a sim- holding it up? What does that say the Senate to do the people’s business ple proposition; and that is, the Senate about this institution? in public. I can’t think of a more ap- ought to do its most important busi- I think the secret hold should have propriate place to do it than on the ness in public, where every Senator can no place in this institution, and I urge lobbying reform bill we are working on be held accountable. We have offered my colleagues to support this amend- today. this bipartisan amendment to elimi- ment. I urge my colleagues to pass the nate secret holds on the lobbying re- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I under- amendment and to bring some sunshine form legislation for the same reason stand this amendment requires public to the Senate. Willy Sutton robbed banks: Banks are disclosure of certain holds—namely, The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time where the money is. And secret holds those that rise to the level of express- has expired. are where the power is. ing an intent to object to proceeding to Secret holds are one of the most pow- Mr. WYDEN. I suggest the absence of a measure or matter. erful weapons available to lobbyists. I a quorum. Any such objection would have to be expect that each of our offices has got- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The submitted in writing and disclosed in ten at least one call asking if the office clerk will call the roll. the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and printed would put a secret hold on a bill or The assistant legislative clerk pro- in the Senate calendar of business. nominee in order to kill it without any ceeded to call the roll. Quite frankly, if a Member’s objection public debate, and without a lobbyist’s Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask rises to that level, it is probably appro- fingerprints anywhere. unanimous consent that the order for priate to publicly disclose such. Getting a Senator to put a secret the quorum call be rescinded. But the term ‘‘hold’’ is used to apply hold on a bill is like hitting the lob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to a much broader form of communica- byist jackpot. Not only is the Senator’s objection, it is so ordered. tion between Members and the leader. identity protected, but so is the lobby- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, shortly A hold is generally considered to be ist’s. A secret hold lets a lobbyist play we will vote on the Wyden-Grassley any communication in which a Member both sides of the street and gives lob- amendment. First, we will vote on the expresses an interest in specific legisla- byists a victory for their clients with- Collins-Lieberman-McCain amendment tion and requests that the Member be out alienating potential or future cli- which is the second-degree amendment. consulted or advised before any agree- ents. I applaud the initiative of Senators ment is entered with regard to the In my view, secret holds are a stealth WYDEN and GRASSLEY. When this issue. extension of the lobbying world. It amendment first came up, I spoke in In that sense, a hold is a Senate would be particularly ironic if the Sen- favor of it. I believe we do need to end mode of communication, rather than a ate were to claim it was adopting lob- the practice of secret holds. procedural prerogative, and when used bying reform legislation without doing I ask unanimous consent to be added to communicate a Member’s interest in away with what is one of the most pow- as a cosponsor to the Wyden-Grassley a matter, it is more of an informal bar- erful tools available to a lobbyist. amendment. gaining tactic, not an intent to derail This has been a bipartisan effort. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without or delay consideration of a measure. has gone on for literally a decade. Sen- objection, it is so ordered. Such informal communication is not ator LOTT, to his credit, tried a vol- Ms. COLLINS. Let me say a few final only important to the workings of this untary approach with Senator Daschle. words about the amendment Senators body, but it facilitates the develop- We want to emphasize—for example, MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN, and I have pro- ment of unanimous consent requests the Senator from Maine, Ms. COLLINS, posed to create an office of public in- and facilitates the consideration of leg- was involved in this—that this in no tegrity. We are about to vote on that islation. way eliminates the right of a Senator amendment, and then we will proceed In some respects, such informal holds to have a consult, to have the oppor- to vote on Senator WYDEN’s amend- act much like the Rules Committee tunity to look at legislation, to review ment. proceedings in the House whereby it when it comes out of committee. A I believe our proposal has struck the Members present their position with Senator can seek that. In my mind, a right balance. I draw this conclusion, regard to offering amendments to leg- consult is similar to a yellow light that in part, because my colleagues who are islation. says proceed with caution. A hold, on opposed to the amendment are arguing There is no such process in the Sen- the other hand, is similar to a red two conflicting extremes, and both ob- ate and often times informal holds, or light, a stop light. It is when a Senator viously cannot be right. On the one consent letters, are the only means by digs in and says they are going to do hand, some of my colleagues are dis- which the leadership knows who has an everything they possibly can to block a paraging the Office of Public Integrity interest in an issue and needs to be piece of legislation from going forward. by calling it an independent counsel, consulted in order to craft a unani- I want to protect Senators’ rights, by implying that it would be a too pow- mous consent agreement. but Senators’ rights need to be accom- erful, out-of-control entity that would

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These two conflicting and in- NAYS—13 consistent positions suggest that, in Chafee Levin Talent Collins Lieberman Vitter Allard Ensign Sessions fact, we have struck the right balance. Durbin McCain Wyden Bunning Frist Sununu We have respected the role and the au- Burr Gregg Thune thority of the Ethics Committee, but NAYS—67 Coburn Kyl we have strengthened the credibility of Akaka Dole McConnell DeMint McConnell Alexander Domenici Mikulski NOT VOTING—3 the investigative part of an inquiry Allard Dorgan Murkowski into allegations of wrongdoing. Allen Ensign Murray Byrd Graham Rockefeller At the end of the day, the debate and Bennett Enzi Nelson (NE) The amendment (No. 2944) was agreed vote on our proposal comes down to a Bond Feinstein Pryor Boxer Frist to. simple question. That is, what are we Reid Brownback Gregg Roberts Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to Bunning Hagel going to do to strengthen public con- Salazar reconsider the vote. Burr Harkin fidence in the integrity of this institu- Santorum Mr. FRIST. I move to lay that mo- Chambliss Hatch tion? Regardless of how fine a job the Clinton Hutchison Schumer tion on the table. Ethics Committee has done—and it has Coburn Inhofe Sessions The motion to lay on the table was performed well—the fact remains that Cochran Inouye Shelby agreed to. Smith public confidence in Congress is near Coleman Isakson The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Conrad Jeffords Specter an all-time low. I believe the legisla- Cornyn Johnson Stevens jority leader. tion that we have brought forth to Craig Kyl Sununu CLOTURE MOTION strengthen our lobbying disclosure Crapo Leahy Thomas Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, we have Dayton Lincoln Thune laws, to prohibit practices that raise DeMint Lott Voinovich made progress today on a very impor- conflicts of interest and, with our DeWine Lugar Warner tant bill, a bill that we brought to the amendment, to strengthen the enforce- Dodd Martinez floor now several weeks ago. It is an ment mechanism is critical to NOT VOTING—3 important bill that reflects upon this strengthening the bond between the Byrd Graham Rockefeller institution in terms of respect, in people we serve and those of us privi- terms of integrity, and a bill on which leged to be elected to public office. The amendment (No. 3176) was re- we have made huge progress. Yet it is I urge my colleagues to support the jected. a bill about which it has come time, I modest proposal for a well balanced Of- VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 2944 think, really, now, to establish a glide- fice of Public Integrity. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The path to continue debate, allow germane I yield the floor. question is now on agreeing to the amendments but recognize we want to The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time Wyden amendment No. 2944. The yeas keep those amendments on the bill has expired. The question is on agree- and nays have been ordered. The clerk itself. ing to the Collins amendment. will call the roll. I had hoped we would have been able Ms. COLLINS. I ask for the yeas and The legislative clerk called the roll. to reach an agreement to sequence a nays. Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- large number of amendments, but the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a ator was necessarily absent: the Sen- amendments keep coming. And after sufficient second? ator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- talking to both sides of the aisle, I un- There appears to be a sufficient sec- HAM). derstand that we are not going to be ond. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the able to get time agreements on those Ms. COLLINS. I also ask for the yeas Senator from West Virginia (Mr. amendments. Therefore, my only op- and nays on the Wyden-Grassley ROCKEFELLER) is necessarily absent. tion at this juncture is to bring this amendment. I also announce that the Senator bill to a close with a cloture unani- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas from West Virginia (Mr. BYRD) is ab- mous consent request. and nays have already been ordered on sent due to death in the family. Therefore, I ask unanimous consent the Wyden amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there that the motion to proceed to the mo- The question is on agreeing to any other Senators in the Chamber de- tion to reconsider the failed cloture amendment No. 3176 to amendment No. siring to vote? vote be agreed to, the motion to recon- 2944. The result was announced—yeas 84, sider be agreed to, and the Senate now The clerk will call the roll. nays 13, as follows: proceed to a vote on invoking cloture The assistant legislative clerk called on the underlying bill. the roll. [Rollcall Vote No. 78 Leg.] The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- YEAS—84 Democratic leader. ator was necessarily absent: the Sen- Akaka Collins Hutchison Mr. REID. Mr. President, the legisla- ator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- Alexander Conrad Inhofe tion now before this body is imperfect, Allen Cornyn Inouye HAM). Baucus Craig Isakson but it is sure good. I said before, and I Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Bayh Crapo Jeffords say again, the work done by the Rules Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Bennett Dayton Johnson Committee and the Homeland Security ROCKEFELLER) is necessarily absent on Biden DeWine Kennedy and Governmental Affairs Committee Bingaman Dodd Kerry official business. Bond Dole Kohl is exemplary. It was bipartisan. They I also announce that the Senator Boxer Domenici Landrieu brought pieces of legislation to the from West Virginia (Mr. BYRD) is ab- Brownback Dorgan Lautenberg floor. It was melded into one, and this Burns Durbin Leahy sent due to a death in the family. Cantwell Enzi Levin is what is now before this body. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Carper Feingold Lieberman We have had amendments offered. ALEXANDER). Are there any other Sen- Chafee Feinstein Lincoln Some have passed; some have not. As ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? Chambliss Grassley Lott the majority leader has indicated, we Clinton Hagel Lugar The result was announced—yeas 30, Cochran Harkin Martinez tried to get the list of amendments nays 67, as follows: Coleman Hatch McCain agreed to. This would go on for weeks.

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Sununu, John McCain, Judd Gregg, I thank Senator LOTT because I know forts in some very significant ways. No Norm Coleman, Michael B. Enzi, he has business he wants to attend to, one needs to hang their head in shame Wayne Allard, R.F. Bennett, Craig and he is very supportive of my making about what we have done. It extends Thomas, Larry E. Craig, George Voino- a statement. and strengthens a cooling off period for vich, and Christopher Bond. (The remarks of Mrs. BOXER are Members and staff, ends gifts and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The printed in today’s RECORD under meals for lobbyists, requires pre- question is, Is it the sense of the Sen- ‘‘Morning Business.’’) approval and more disclosure for all ate that debate on S. 2349, the Legisla- Mrs. BOXER. I yield the floor. trips, requires disclosure of job nego- tive Transparency and Accountability Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I suggest tiations, prohibits the K-Street Project Act of 2006, shall be brought to a close? the absence of a quorum. under Senate rules, eliminates floor The yeas and nays are mandatory The PRESIDING OFFICER. The privileges for former Members who be- under the rule. The clerk will call the clerk will call the roll. come lobbyists, requires more disclo- roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to sure by lobbyists—and that is an un- The legislative clerk called the roll. call the roll. derstatement—requires new disclosure Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- of grassroots lobbying and stealth coa- ator was necessarily absent: the Sen- imous consent that the order for the litions by business groups, reforms ator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- quorum call be rescinded. rules regarding earmarks, scope of con- HAM). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ference and availability of conference Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the objection, it is so ordered. reports to eliminate dead-of-night leg- Senator from West Virginia (Mr. (The remarks of Mr. LOTT are printed islating. ROCKEFELLER) is necessarily absent. in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Morning This is a good piece of legislation. I I also announce that the Senator Business.’’) would like a lot more, but I don’t be- from West Virginia (Mr. BYRD) is ab- Mr. LOTT. I suggest the absence of a lieve the perfect should get in the way sent due to a death in the family. quorum. of the good. This is good. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I urge my colleagues to vote for clo- CHAMBLISS). Are there any other Sen- clerk will call the roll. ture so we can complete action on this ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The assistant legislative clerk pro- bill quickly. The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 81, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ceeded to call the roll. nays 16, as follows: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- objection? Without objection—— [Rollcall Vote No. 79 Leg.] Mr. MCCAIN. Reserving the right to imous consent that the order for the object. YEAS—81 quorum call be rescinded. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I under- Akaka DeWine Lugar The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Alexander Dodd Martinez objection, it is so ordered. stand there was no objection. Allard Dole McConnell Mr. MCCAIN. I reserve the right to Allen Domenici Menendez IMMIGRATION object. Baucus Dorgan Mikulski Mr. REID. Mr. President, sometime The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Bayh Durbin Murkowski tomorrow, hopefully, or the next day, ator from Arizona. Bennett Enzi Murray Biden Feinstein Nelson (FL) we are going to move to immigration. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, if we Bingaman Frist Nelson (NE) There is widespread acknowledgment vote cloture, there will be several im- Bond Grassley Pryor that our immigration system is badly portant amendments that will fall, in- Boxer Gregg Reed broken. There is a crisis at our borders, cluding use of corporate jets, including Brownback Hagel Reid Burns Harkin Roberts and we need a comprehensive strategy earmarking, which is the reason we Burr Hatch Salazar to address it. have the abuses that we have today. I Cantwell Hutchison Sarbanes Just yesterday, the Senate Judiciary will not support cloture, and I will tell Carper Inhofe Schumer Chafee Inouye Shelby Committee reported a bill with strong my colleagues if we do have cloture, we Chambliss Isakson Smith bipartisan support which would do will revisit those issues. Clinton Jeffords Specter much that is necessary to restore order There is no reason any Member of Cochran Johnson Stabenow to our immigration system. The com- this body should pay only first-class Coleman Kennedy Stevens Collins Landrieu Talent mittee bill offers real solutions with airfare for riding a corporate jet. Ear- Conrad Lautenberg Thomas tough, effective enforcement and smart marking is out of control, and it has Cornyn Leahy Thune reforms. The bill is not perfect, but it become a problem with all Americans, Craig Levin Voinovich is certainly a good bill. This legislation and we need to address at least those Crapo Lincoln Warner DeMint Lott Wyden would secure our borders, crack down two issues. on employers who hire illegally, and I hope my colleagues understand if NAYS—16 bring undocumented immigrants out of we do invoke cloture, we will be revis- Bunning Kohl Sessions the shadows. I commend Chairman iting those issues one way or another. Coburn Kyl Snowe Dayton Lieberman SPECTER, Ranking Member LEAHY, and I am disappointed that we could not Sununu Ensign McCain Vitter Senator KENNEDY, who has worked on address those very important aspects. Feingold Obama these issues for more than 30 years, and I will not object to the unanimous Kerry Santorum the rest of the committee for their consent request. NOT VOTING—3 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without hard work in completing this bill. objection, it is so ordered. Byrd Graham Rockefeller I have received assurances from the By unanimous consent, pursuant to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Upon re- majority leader that it will be in order rule XXII, the Chair lays before the consideration, on this vote, the yeas for Senator SPECTER to offer the com- Senate the pending cloture motion, are 81, the nays are 16. Two-thirds of mittee-reported bill as the first amend- which the clerk will state. the Senators voting, a quorum being ment to Senator FRIST’s border secu- The legislative clerk read as follows: present, having voted in the affirma- rity bill. That amendment will be a CLOTURE MOTION tive, the motion is agreed to. complete substitute, so if it is adopted We the undersigned Senators, in accord- The Senator from California is recog- by the full Senate, it will completely ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the nized. supersede the Frist bill.

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This is no different than we handle bribery or of working with the limited Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I all other pieces of legislation. Based on and nonspecific honest services fraud ask unanimous consent that notwith- those assurances, we have consented to language in current Federal law. standing the adjournment of the Sen- vitiate the cloture vote—that happened The amendment also provides lobby- ate, all time until we resume the bill earlier today—and allow the debate to ists, Members of Congress, and other tomorrow count against the time limit move forward. individuals with much needed notice under the provisions of rule XXII. I fur- Under the process we have agreed and clarification as to what kind of ther ask unanimous consent that all upon, the foundation of the Senate’s conduct triggers this criminal offense. first-degree amendments that qualify upcoming debate on immigration pol- In addition, my amendment author- under rule XXII be offered no later icy will be the bipartisan committee izes $25 million in additional Federal than 11 a.m. on Wednesday, other than bill. funds over each of the next 4 years, to a managers’ amendment to be cleared I will have more to say about immi- give Federal prosecutors needed re- by the managers and the two leaders. gration policy in the coming days. For sources to investigate corruption and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without now, I want to express my satisfaction to hold lobbyists and other individuals objection, it is so ordered. that the full Senate will be allowed to accountable for improperly seeking to f debate the comprehensive, bipartisan influence legislation and other official MORNING BUSINESS immigration bill that the Senate Judi- matters. ciary Committee reported yesterday. I The unfolding public corruption in- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I welcome that debate. vestigations involving lobbyist Jack ask unanimous consent that there now Mr. LEAHY, Mr. President, I filed an Abramoff and MZM demonstrate that be a period for the transaction of morn- enforcement amendment to the bill on unethical conduct by public officials ing business, with Senators permitted March 7 and look forward to an oppor- has broad-ranging impact. These scan- to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tunity to offer that amendment and dals undermine the public’s confidence objection, it is so ordered. have it considered by the Senate. My in our Government. Earlier this month, amendment is the ‘‘Honest Services the Washington Post reported that as f Amendment,’’ No. 2924. an outgrowth of the Cunningham in- HOLDS ON INTELLIGENCE The purpose of my amendment is to vestigation, Federal investigators are AUTHORIZATION articulate more clearly the line that now looking into contracts awarded by Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, earlier cannot be crossed without incurring the Pentagon’s new intelligence agen- today, my colleague from Alabama, criminal liability. If we are serious cy, the Counterintelligence Field Ac- Senator SESSIONS, alleged that I have a about lobbying reform, the Senate will tivity, to MZM, Inc., a company run by ‘‘hold’’ on the Intelligence Authoriza- adopt this amendment. It was only Mitchell J. Wade who recently pleaded tion Act. Nothing could be further with the indictments of Abramoff, guilty to conspiring to bribe Mr. from the truth. Scanlon, and Cunningham that Con- Cunningham. I know that in the heat of debate on gress took note of the scandal that has The American people expect, and de- the Senate floor, words can sometimes grown over the last years. serve, to be confident that their rep- come out faster than a Member might If we are to restore public confidence, resentatives in Congress perform their intend, so I harbor no ill will toward we need to provide better tools for Fed- legislative duties in a manner that is my colleague. But in the interest of ac- eral prosecutors to combat public cor- beyond reproach and that is in the pub- curacy, I wish to set the record ruption in our Government. I explained lic interest. straight. this amendment back on March 9, and Because I strongly believe that pub- Last autumn, many of us were a copy of it is included in the CONGRES- lic service is a public trust, I urge all shocked to read allegations in the press SIONAL RECORD of that day. Senators to support this amendment. If of secret clandestine prisons operated This amendment creates a better we are serious about reform and clean- around the world by the CIA as part of legal framework for combating public ing up this scandal we will do so. I hope the war on terror. Congress has a re- corruption than currently exists under the Republican leadership and the sponsibility to perform oversight in all our criminal laws. It specifies the managers of the bill will accord me the things, including the intelligence com- crime of Honest Services Fraud Involv- opportunity to offer the amendment munity’s conduct in the war on terror. ing Members of Congress and prohibits and improve the underlying measure. In discussing this amendment last fall, defrauding or depriving the American Mr. President, I suggest the absence I said, and I repeat today, no one is people of the honest services of their of a quorum. passing judgment on whether these al- elected representatives. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The leged facilities should be closed. We are Under this amendment, lobbyists clerk will call the roll. simply saying that Congress—and spe- who improperly seek to influence legis- The assistant legislative clerk pro- cifically the duly established intel- lation and other official matters by ceeded to call the roll. ligence committees of the House and giving expensive gifts, lavish enter- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Senate—need to know what is going tainment and travel and inside advice ask unanimous consent that the order on. on investments to Members of Congress for the quorum call be rescinded. On November 10, 2005, I offered an and their staff would be held crimi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ISAK- amendment to the National Defense nally liable for their actions. SON). Without objection, it is so or- Authorization Act requiring the Direc- The law also prohibits Members of dered. tor of National Intelligence to provide Congress and their staff from accepting Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I a secret report to the Intelligence these types of gifts and favors or hold- ask unanimous consent that when the Committees of the House and Senate ing hidden financial interests in return Senate resumes consideration of the on the operation, past or present, of for being influenced in carrying out bill tomorrow morning, Senator FEIN- these alleged facilities. It would also their official duties. Violators are sub- GOLD be recognized to offer his amend- have required a report on the planned ject to a criminal fine and up to 20 ment No. 2962 relating to the definition disposition of those allegedly held at years imprisonment, or both. of ‘‘lobbyist’’ for purposes of gifts; pro- these facilities and a determination as This legislation strengthens the tools vided further that there be 40 minutes to whether interrogation techniques at available to Federal prosecutors to equally divided for debate prior to a these facilities were consistent with combat public corruption in our Gov- vote in relation to the amendment, U.S. obligations under the Geneva Con- ernment. The amendment makes it with no second-degree amendments in vention and the Convention against possible for Federal prosecutors to order to the amendment. Torture. bring public corruption cases without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without In debating this amendment, I was all of the hurdles of having to prove objection, it is so ordered. delighted to work with my colleague,

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Senator ROBERTS, the chairman of the It’s important for the Senate to ap- Hospital which is run by the Ecumeni- Senate Select Committee on Intel- prove the intelligence authorization cal Patriarchate. ligence, and his vice chairman, Senator bill, and it’s important for the Senate Last year, as Member of the House, I ROCKEFELLER, to perfect the text of the to get to the bottom of the abuse of in- authored a resolution calling on Tur- amendment so they could support it. It telligence the administration used to key to eliminate all forms of discrimi- passed with overwhelming bipartisan justify war. nation and to respect the human and support by a vote of 82 to 9. f religious rights of the Ecumenical Pa- About 1 month later, the House of triarchate. And that language sent a GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY Representative voted 228 to 187 to urge strong message to Turkey when it was House-Senate negotiators to include Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I am included in the State Department au- the amendment in their conference re- honored to address the Senate in cele- thorization bill which passed the House port. The House Armed Services Com- bration of the 185th anniversary of last year. mittee, however, was concerned that Greek independence. On March 25, 1821, Now, as a U.S. Senator, I will remain the amendment was beyond the scope the Greeks revolted against nearly 400 firm in my position and will continue of their jurisdiction and the provision years of repressive rule by the Ottoman to work hard to make sure Turkey was stripped out in conference. Empire and began their journey toward ends its discrimination and persecution I turned then to the Intelligence Au- independence. against the Ecumenical Patriarchate. thorization Act and again worked with And in honor of that historic day, the As Aeschines, one of ancient Greece’s Senator ROBERTS and Senator ROCKE- United States and Greece stand to- more gifted orators once said, ‘‘In a de- FELLER to prepare the amendment gether in our commitment to the prin- mocracy, it is the laws that guard the anew for inclusion in that legislation. ciples of democracy, freedom, and inde- person of the citizen and the constitu- The amendment was identical to the pendence. tion of the state, whereas the despot provision passed previously in the Sen- In honor of that day, we celebrate and the oligarch find their protection ate and endorsed by the House and was the achievements and contributions of in suspicion and in armed guards.’’ cleared by Senator ROBERTS for pas- the Greek state and her people. We From the history of democracy to sage by unanimous consent. But some- honor Greece’s accomplishments in the religious freedom and human rights one objected to the unanimous consent history, science, philosophy, mathe- of the Ecumenical patriarchate, we in request to pass this vital bill by voice matics, literature, and art. this Nation share this common vision vote. Since that time, the legislation In honor of that day, we recognize with Greece and her people. has lingered because someone doesn’t and celebrate our own democratic her- And the United States of America want a vote on this amendment or the itage in this Nation. The Greeks be- stands proudly with Greece in honor of amendments offered by my colleague lieved in self-governance, and our our shared commitment to democracy, from Massachusetts, Senator KENNEDY. Founding Fathers incorporated the an- freedom, and independence. I know my friend from Alabama cient Greeks’ political experience and voted against my amendment when it philosophy when they formed our rep- f was on the floor in November. I am resentative democracy. Greek ideas of sure he would vote against it again. We government and freedom have had an NOMINATION OF WILLIAM MYERS can agree to disagree on this issue, but immense and unparalleled influence in TO 9TH CIRCUIT COURT OF AP- his assertion that I have placed a hold the world and in this Nation. And I PEALS on the intelligence bill is simply not would like to thank the Greek people Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise true. for leading the way and giving us the today to note that it has now been Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, ear- inspiration to pursue these ideals. more than one full year that the nomi- lier today, the Senator from Alabama, In honor of that day, we celebrate nation of William Myers to the 9th Cir- Senator SESSIONS said that Senator the contributions of the more than 1 cuit Court of Appeals has been pending KERRY and I objected to Senate consid- million Greek-Americans in this coun- on the Senate Calendar. On March 17, eration of the intelligence authoriza- try. In New Jersey alone, there are 2005, the Judiciary Committee ap- tion bill because we wish to offer over 61,000 Greek-Americans who con- proved the Myers nomination by a vote amendments. of 10–8. Unfortunately, this was not the In fact, neither Senator KERRY nor I tribute daily to the economic, polit- have objected to this bill and no other ical, and cultural fabric of this Nation. first time Mr. Myers has been approved Democrat has objected to considering Over the years, not only has Greece by the Judiciary Committee. We are it. The bill is cleared on the Demo- supported the United States in every also approaching the two-year anniver- cratic side. That means an unidentified major international conflict in the last sary when Bill Myers was approved by Republican Senator or Senators have century, but it has stood by this coun- the Judiciary Committee in the 108th placed a hold on the bill and are pre- try after the September 11 terrorist at- Congress on April 1, 2004. venting the Senate from considering it. tacks. And Greece generously sup- Last year, with the so-called ‘‘Gang I do have two amendments to the ported us with aid after the dev- of 14’’ agreement, many pending nomi- bill. My first amendment would require astating effects of Hurricane Katrina nees finally received their long-overdue the administration provide to the In- here on our soil. up or down votes on the Senate floor. telligence Committee with the presi- And we should stand with Greece and Unfortunately, Bill Myers was not one dential daily briefs on Iraq from 1997 to protect the human and religious rights of those nominees, despite the fact that the first day of the Iraq war as part of of the Ecumenical Patriarch. This is an he has the support of a bipartisan ma- the committee’s investigation on the issue that not only affects the Greek jority of this Senate. On July 20, 2004, use of prewar intelligence. I would cer- community but is important to all Bill Myers received 53 votes to end the tainly be willing to support a time communities. We must protect the filibuster on his nomination. The time agreement allowing reasonable debate rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate has come to give Bill Myers his long- and a vote on the amendment. as Turkey has: refused to recognize the overdue up or down vote on the Senate My second amendment would guar- Ecumenical Patriarchate’s inter- floor. His nomination has been pending antee that detainees held by the intel- national status and its significance to on the Senate calendar for a full year ligence community would be treated Orthodox Christians around the world, now and I urge the Senate leadership humanely, and that treatment would impeded training for the clergy while to bring this nomination up for a vote. be verified independently. requiring that all candidates for the Bill Myers is a highly respected at- Apparently, to prevent debate on this Holy Synod be Turkish nationals; con- torney who was approved unanimously very important issue, a Republican fiscated 75 percent of the Ecumenical by this Senate in 2001 to serve as Solic- Senator is willing to let the whole in- Patriarchal properties, and levied a 42 itor of the Department of Interior. telligence bill fail. That’s an outrage. percent retroactive tax on the Balukli Former Democratic Governor of Idaho

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Glenn Beall, Jr. He able member of my legislative team as ence’’ as well as ‘‘the ability to act will be remembered for devoting his she returns to her host agency, the fairly on matters of law that will come life to public service as a naval officer, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. before him on the court.’’ As a nominee a State delegate, a Member of the U.S. Since early 2005, Larisa Collado has to fill an Idaho seat on the 9th Circuit, House of Representatives, and a U.S. served as a legislative fellow in my Bill Myers has the full support of the Senator. Washington, DC, office. Her extensive entire Idaho congressional delegation. Senator Beall was born in Cum- expertise on technical financial intri- Bill Myers is a qualified nominee and berland, MD, to a prominent and ex- cacies, coupled with her diligence, en- there is no justification for continuing traordinary Maryland family who thusiasm and professionalism has made to filibuster or delay his nomination. shared his dedication to improving the her an invaluable, albeit temporary, My fellow Idahoans and all residents in lives of all Marylanders. His father, J. member of my staff. As chairman of the Senate Banking the 9th Circuit deserve to have their Glenn Beall, was a moderate Repub- Subcommittee on International Trade appeals heard in a timely manner. To lican Congressman who served in the and Finance and the designated Senate do this, we must fill all vacancies on U.S. House of Representatives for a lead for regulatory relief matters, I am the court in a timely manner. I join decade and the U.S. Senate for 12 actively engaged in a wide portfolio of with my colleague from Idaho, Senator years. Senator Beall Jr. grew up fol- financial issues. During her service, CRAIG, in urging this Senate to hold an lowing his father’s campaigns in West- up or down vote on the nomination of Larisa has been critical to advancing ern Maryland and went on to follow in my legislative agenda by meeting with William Myers to the 9th Circuit Court his footsteps. of Appeals. stakeholders and analyzing and recom- Senator Beall’s long and distin- mending legislative initiatives. She Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, just be- guished career in both the public and fore we recessed 2 weeks ago, many has effectively utilized her firsthand private sector has set a high bar for experiences as a regulator when work- celebrated the Irish national holiday those of us who follow in his footsteps. commemorating the Patron Saint Pat- ing on a number of controversial His example reminds us to eschew ca- issues. Without her able assistance, my rick. That day also marked an impor- pricious fame and the ever-changing efforts to promote financial services tant anniversary for another man: Wil- political winds and to focus on the sub- regulatory restructuring would have liam G. Myers. Mr. Myers’ nomination stantive issues of the day. been seriously undermined. Larisa has was confirmed by the Senate Judiciary As a freshman Senator in 1986, I demonstrated time and again the will- committee exactly one year ago on sought and received Senator Beall’s ad- ingness to revisit detailed regulatory that day, and he has since been waiting vice and counsel on how to best serve provisions without losing patience or for confirmation by the Senate. the people of Maryland, and most par- drive. When others would have turned My colleagues know that this is the ticularly, the residents of western to other projects, she stayed com- second time Mr. Myers will be consid- Maryland. His advice was specific, im- mitted to this long-overdue but sorely ered by the Senate for a seat on the 9th mediate, and realizable. It added great- overlooked facet of the financial serv- Circuit Court of Appeals. It is impor- ly to my own efforts to succeed. I will ices sector. tant to note that in the previous Con- miss his counsel and the true collegial Larisa has also demonstrated keen gress a majority of the Senate voted to spirit that governed our interaction. perceptivity and integrity with regard confirm him. Due to the circumstances Senator Beall had a lot of Senate to the proper balance of personal pri- of that time, however, his confirmation know-how. His political priorities fo- vacy protection and legitimate law en- required a supermajority. I am con- cused on health, preservation, and forcement—a necessary component of fident that the current Congress will transportation. He was known for congressional oversight and reform of see the fine qualities of Mr. Myers, and going across party lines in an effort to our Nation’s financial markets. Ida- he will receive a full bipartisan vote work on a bipartisan basis. It was a hoans and Americans across the coun- for confirmation. pleasure to work with him. try are becoming increasingly aware of Mr. Myers will be an advocate of Most recently, Senator Beall was the the vulnerability of their personal fi- truth and justice. He was confirmed in founding chairman of the Canal Place nancial information. I looked to her for the past as Solicitor for the Depart- Preservation & Development Author- guidance and analysis of the proper ment of the Interior and is a very tal- ity, which was the direct result of his ways to ensure that financial informa- ented and capable candidate. His tre- tireless efforts to establish the Chesa- tion remains private. At the same mendous background demonstrates peake and Ohio Canal National Histor- time, Larisa has also been a key com- that he will provide clear and precise ical Park in the early 1970s. Together, ponent of my efforts to work with judgment and leadership to the West- I worked with Senator Beall to create Idaho Hispanics to educate those who ern States in the Ninth Circuit. Mr. economic development opportunities need help with financial literacy and Myers has proven throughout his pro- throughout western Maryland. His con- understanding the benefits of the fi- fessional career that he understands stituents throughout the State, and es- nancial services community. the culture and heritage of the Western pecially in the region, are indebted to Larisa has proven herself a highly ef- States and the issues critical to that him for the creative manner in which fective professional and I have no region. His professional history dem- he led the preservation, rehabilitation, doubt she will continue to excel at the onstrates that he will show responsi- development, and management of the FDIC in a career already marked by su- bility and intellect in every decision Canal Place Preservation District. perior performance and achievement. I that he makes as a judge. Throughout his life and long-lived thank her for her commitment to pub- I strongly support William Myers’ political career, Senator Beall strived lic service and to Idaho these past nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court. to serve the needs of Marylanders in months, and wish her well. He deserves our fair consideration for the State legislature, in the U.S. Con- f this position, and it is my hope that he gress, and at the Canal Place Preserva- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS will be given an up-or-down vote in the tion & Development Authority. I join Senate. The President has correctly se- my constituents in mourning the loss lected this highly qualified nominee, of a remarkable gentleman who had A FRIEND TO IDAHO WHEAT and I ask that the Senate move quickly Maryland in his heart, and bid farewell ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, the Na- to confirm him. to an old friend. tional Association of Wheat Growers

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 4097 announced their annual awards in Feb- Levin, Gillian Paul, Shannon Syl- RECOGNITION OF ARTHUR ruary, and I am proud to report that a vester, Emily Quizon, Annmarie WINSTON member of my staff was one of only Cellino, Randi Dumont, Erika ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am five Senate staff members recognized Nakamura, Gloria Velez, Alison very pleased to take a few moments to for ‘‘superior action in support of the Graddock, Margaret MacDonald, Lacey recognize the amazing life accomplish- goals and policies of the wheat indus- Farrell, Ellen Sargent, Tania Kenny, ments of Arthur Winston as he is hon- try.’’ Abby Smith, Nina Daugherty, and Kate ored by the Los Angeles County Metro- Staci Lancaster serves as my senior Kogut. politan Transportation Authority— policy advisor with responsibilities in Again, congratulations to the MTA—family during his retirement agriculture, forestry, trade and immi- Middlebury College Panthers for their and 100th birthday celebration. gration issues, and as my staff director third straight national championship.∑ Arthur Winston began his association of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition with the MTA at the young age of 15. and Forestry Subcommittee on For- f He would assist his father who was em- estry, Conservation and Rural Revital- TRIBUTE TO THE MIDDLEBURY ployed by the maintenance department ization. Staci provides me with meticu- PANTHERS MEN’S ICE HOCKEY for one of MTA’s predecessors, the Pa- lous and well-researched information, TEAM cific Electric Railway Company. In not only on the wheat industry, but in 1924, Arthur began his career with the all legislative areas for which she bears ∑ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise Pacific Electric Railway Company. responsibility. today to congratulate the Middlebury After a brief period of separation be- I have great respect for her intel- College men’s ice hockey team on win- tween 1928 through 1934, he returned at ligence and analytical abilities and ning its third straight NCAA Division the age of 28 and began 72 years of con- trust her guidance and direction on III National Championship with a vic- tinuous work. In total, Arthur has de- these issues which are so critical to tory over St. Norbert College on March voted 76 years of his life to public serv- Idaho. She is a tremendous asset to me 19. ice and has missed only day of work and my staff and I congratulate her on After eight national titles in the last since 1934, which occurred when his this esteemed award.∑ 12 years, there is little new that can be wife passed away in 1988. said about Middlebury hockey. The In 1996, Arthur Winston received a f eight national championships, includ- congressional citation from President TRIBUTE TO THE MIDDLEBURY ing this recent three-peat, speak for Bill Clinton as ‘‘Employee of the Cen- PANTHERS WOMEN’S ICE HOCK- themselves. Under the leadership of tury.’’ In 1997, the MTA board of direc- EY TEAM Coach Bill Beaney, the Panthers have tors named the agency’s bus operating ∑ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I am achieved an unprecedented level of suc- division in South Central Los Angeles, pleased today to recognize the cess, making them the envy of college Chesterfield Square, after him. He has Middlebury College women’s ice hock- hockey programs everywhere. also appeared on the Oprah Winfry tel- ey team for its recent NCAA Division Last week, in reaction to the Pan- evision show where he was invited to III National Championship—the thers’ hat trick of national titles, the share his life’s story with her tele- school’s third in as many years and its Burlington Free Press called vision viewing audience. fifth national title in the last 7 years. Middlebury hockey players ‘‘talented, Arthur Winston was born in Okla- In defeating Plattsburgh State by a determined, motivated student-ath- homa on March 22, 1906 before Okla- score of 3 to 1 on March 18, the Pan- letes . . .’’ Although this description homa was officially recognized as a thers finished their season 27 to 2, goes without saying, it reminds us that State. He and his family moved to Los tying the school record for victories. this great hockey team is comprised of Angeles in 1918, when Arthur was 12. He The Panthers had four players named students that must balance their ath- attended Jefferson High School and to the all-tournament team including letic and academic responsibilities. At graduated in 1922. Currently assigned Emily Quizon, the American Hockey a college as academically renowned to the bus operations division that Coaches Association’s National Player and demanding as Middlebury, bal- bears his name, Arthur serves as an at- of the Year. ancing these responsibilities is no easy tendant leader and directs a crew of 11 I am proud this hockey dynasty is task, and these great student athletes employees. Through their efforts, Los being built in the Green Mountain must be commended for their efforts Angeles city buses are properly main- State. I am particularly pleased that both on and off the ice. As a U.S. Sen- tained for use by the city’s residents. I invite all of my colleagues to join the student athletes who have created ator from Vermont, I am proud to have me and the members of the Metropoli- this dynasty are doing so while study- such a great academic institution in tan Transportation Authority family ing at a top-notch academic institu- our State, and I am also proud of the in commending Arthur Winston for his incredible hockey program Middlebury tion. The demanding academics at 100th Birthday and his 76 years of serv- has developed. Middlebury make the accomplishments ice and dedication to MTA and the city I congratulate each member of the of these great student athletes that of Los Angeles.∑ much more impressive. team: head coach Bill Beaney, assist- Since Bill Mandigo took over as the ant coach Chris LaPerle, assistant f head coach of the Panthers in 1988, the coach Frank Sacheli, student assistant TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH WHITEHEAD women’s team has posted a record of Ryan Cahill, manager Ryan McQuillan, ∑ Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I 329–86–11. That gives Coach Mandigo Ross Cherry, Tom Maldonado, Jed rise today to pay tribute to Joseph the most wins by a women’s hockey McDonald, Samuel Driver, Jack Whitehead, an officer with the Bibb coach at any level. Although the team Kinder, Ryan Harrington, Mickey Gil- County Drug Squad in Macon, GA who will graduate five seniors this May, christ, Darwin Hunt, Jamie McKenna, was tragically killed in the line of duty Middlebury will return seven of its top Eric LaFreniere, Justin Gaines, on the early morning of Thursday, eight scorers from this season, and I Evgeny Saidachev, Robert MacIntyre, March 23, 2006. am sure that Coach Mandigo’s program Mack Cummins, Jeff Smith, Brett An 11-year veteran of the Bibb Coun- will continue to develop successful stu- Shirreffs, John Sales, Doug Raeder, ty Sheriff’s Department, Joseph White- dents and athletes. Kyle Koziara, Ian Drummond, Richie head was known as an exemplary law I congratulate each member of the Fuld, Yen-I Chen, Jocko DeCarolis, enforcement officer who was dedicated team: head coach Bill Mandigo, assist- Leonard Badeau, Mason Graddock, and to making our neighborhoods safer by ant coach Jean Butler, Abby Kurtz- Scott Bartlett. fighting drugs in Middle Georgia. His Phelan, Shannon Tarrant, Emily Again, congratulations, Panthers, on steadfast commitment to fighting McNamara, Rose Babst, Kerry Kiley, another national title and another fan- gangs and drugs that plague our com- Liz Yale-Loehr, Molly Vitt, Karen tastic season.∑ munities is commendable and will be a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE March 28, 2006 lasting legacy for his family, his fellow American people have been served ex- of Air Quality Implementation Plan Revi- law enforcement officers, and the citi- traordinarily well by this dedicated sion for Colorado; Long-Term Strategy of zens of Middle Georgia. American. Members of this Congress State Implementation Plan for Class I Visi- Joseph Whitehead’s tragic death is a bility Protection; Withdrawal of Direct will not soon forget the leadership, Final Rule’’ (FRL8044–4) received on March sad reminder that our law enforcement service, and dedication of Sergeant 27, 2006; to the Committee on Environment personnel put themselves in harm’s Major McMichael. He will be missed, and Public Works. way every day to make this Nation yet his contributions will resonate far EC–6103. A communication from the Prin- safer and more secure for our children and deeply into the institutions to cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- and grandchildren. which he so well and faithfully devoted ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Joseph Whitehead will be remem- his life. From a grateful nation, we be- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled bered as a man who loved his family, a ‘‘Testing of Certain High Production Volume stow our profound appreciation to Ser- Chemicals’’ (FRL7335–2) received on March true leader, a team player who loved geant Major McMichael, his lovely wife 27, 2006; to the Committee on Environment his job, and a man who gave it his all Rita, and their daughter Portia, and and Public Works. every single day. He is a true American offer our very best as they end an im- EC–6104. A communication from the Prin- hero. portant chapter in their lives and em- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- Georgia’s law enforcement commu- bark upon a new journey. May they ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, nity and our entire State grieve his forever be counted in our blessings.∑ pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tragic loss. May God bless him, and ‘‘Underground Storage Tank Program: Ap- f proved State Program for Pennsylvania’’ may God bless his family.∑ MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME (FRL8011–3) received on March 27, 2006; to the f Committee on Environment and Public The following bill was read the first TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT MAJOR Works. time: EC–6105. A communication from the Prin- ALFORD L. MCMICHAEL S. 2467. A bill to enhance and improve the cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- ∑ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise trade relations of the United States by ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, today to recognize and honor SGM strengthening United States trade enforce- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Alford L. McMichael, U.S. Marine ment efforts and encouraging United States ‘‘Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of Corps. He retires after 36 years of dedi- trading partners to adhere to the rules and Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone (Clean Air Interstate Rule): Reconsideration’’ cated service to his country and the norms of international trade, and for other purposes. (FRL8047–9) received on March 27, 2006; to the U.S. Marine Corps. Committee on Environment and Public The consummate Marine, he typifies f Works. every desirable characteristic of a staff EXECUTIVE AND OTHER EC–6106. A communication from the Prin- Non-Commissioned Officer, NCO—un- COMMUNICATIONS cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- surpassed leadership, mentorship, guid- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, The following communications were ance, courage, and dedication. Ser- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled laid before the Senate, together with ‘‘Resource Conservation and Recovery Act geant Major McMichael has served his accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Burden Reduction Initiative’’ (FRL8047–3) re- country in tours throughout the world. uments, and were referred as indicated: ceived on March 27, 2006; to the Committee He has provided leadership to genera- on Environment and Public Works. tions of marines through tours of duty EC–6098. A communication from the Prin- EC–6107. A communication from the Prin- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- as sergeant major of the Marine Corps cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Officer Candidates School, 31st Marine pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Expeditionary Unit, the 1st Marine pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Implementa- ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Aircraft Wing, Headquarters U.S. Ma- tion Plans; Georgia: Approval of Revisions to Implementation Plans; Indiana’’ (FRL8040–6) rine Corps Manpower and Reserve Af- the State Implementation Plan’’ (FRL8045–4) received on March 16, 2006; to the Committee fairs Division, and the 14th sergeant received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. major of the Marine Corps. on Environment and Public Works. EC–6108. A communication from the Prin- His career culminated in his appoint- EC–6099. A communication from the Prin- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- ment as the first senior noncommis- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled sioned officer for Allied Command Op- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled erations to Supreme Headquarters Al- ‘‘Revisions to the Nevada State Implementa- ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality tion Plan, Washoe County District Board of lied Powers Europe, the strategic Implementation Plans; Arkansas Update to Health’’ (FRL8040–8) received on March 16, NATO headquarters in Mons, Belgium. Materials Incorporated by Reference’’ 2006; to the Committee on Environment and In that capacity, Sergeant Major (FRL8022–1) received on March 27, 2006; to the Public Works. McMichael has been instrumental in Committee on Environment and Public EC–6109. A communication from the Prin- developing and elevating the role of Works. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- EC–6100. A communication from the Prin- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, the noncommissioned officer in the cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- militaries of NATO member countries pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality in order to enhance their military ef- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Implementation Plans; Lakeview PM10 fectiveness. ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Maintenance Plan and Redesignation Re- With limited resources and with pur- Implementation Plans; Maine; Architectural quest’’ (FRL8041–9) received on March 16, pose of conviction, Sergeant Major and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings 2006; to the Committee on Environment and McMichael has been responsible for the Regulations’’ (FRL8038–1) received on March Public Works. Armed Forces of predominantly former 27, 2006; to the Committee on Environment EC–6110. A communication from the Prin- Soviet-block nations to adopt profes- and Public Works. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- EC–6101. A communication from the Prin- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, sional noncommissioned officer and cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled staff noncommissioned officer pro- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality grams. This momentous feat, accom- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Implementation Plans; La Grande PM10 plished virtually singlehandedly, is a ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Maintenance Plan and Redesignation Re- landmark in the Alliance’s 21st Cen- Implementation Plans; Texas; Permits by quest’’ (FRL8041–6) received on March 16, tury transformation. The United Rule’’ (FRL8045–5) received on March 27, 2006; 2006; to the Committee on Environment and States and the NATO Alliance have to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Public Works. been most fortunate to have had Ser- lic Works. EC–6111. A communication from the Chair- EC–6102. A communication from the Prin- man, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- geant Major McMichael within their cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- mitting, pursuant to law, a draft of proposed ranks for over three decades. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, legislation which authorizes appropriations The Department of the Navy, the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on En- U.S. Marine Corps, Congress, and the ‘‘Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation vironment and Public Works.

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A communication from the Ad- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Okla- ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- homa Regulatory Program’’ (OK–030–FOR) Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee Astragalus lentiginosus var coachellae titled ‘‘Marketing Order Regulating the Han- on Energy and Natural Resources. (Coachella Valley milk-vetch)’’ (RIN1018– dling of Avocados Grown in South Florida; EC–6132. A communication from the Acting AT74) received on March 27, 2006; to the Com- Florida Avocado Maturity Requirements; Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals mittee on Environment and Public Works. Correction’’ (FV06–915–1 C) received on Management, Department of the Interior, EC–6113. A communication from the Assist- March 16, 2006; to the Committee on Agri- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. a rule entitled ‘‘Application Procedures’’ Department of the Interior, transmitting, EC–6122. A communication from the Ad- (RIN1004–AB85) received on March 27, 2006; to pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- sources. Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–6133. A communication from the Under Four Vernal Pool Crustaceans and Eleven titled ‘‘Amendment to the Potato Research Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Read- Vernal Pool Plants; Final Rule; Administra- and Promotion Plan’’ (FV–05–702 IFR) re- iness, transmitting, a report on the approved tive Revisions’’ (RIN1018–AU06) received on ceived on March 16, 2006; to the Committee retirement of Lieutenant General Anthony March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Environ- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. R. Jones, United States Army, and his ad- ment and Public Works. EC–6123. A communication from the Ad- vancement to the grade of lieutenant general EC–6114. A communication from the Assist- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- on the retired list; to the Committee on ant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- Armed Services. Department of the Interior, transmitting, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–6134. A communication from the Under pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled titled ‘‘Update and Clarify a Shell Egg Grad- Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Read- ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and ing Definition’’ (PY–05–003) received on iness, transmitting, a report on the approved Plants; Determinations of Endangered Sta- March 16, 2006; to the Committee on Agri- retirement of General Charles F. Wald, tus for the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. United States Air Force, and his advance- (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana)’’ (RIN1018– EC–6124. A communication from the Ad- ment to the grade of general on the retired AJ13) received on March 27, 2006; to the Com- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- list; to the Committee on Armed Services. mittee on Environment and Public Works. ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- EC–6135. A communication from the Acting EC–6115. A communication from the Assist- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, titled ‘‘Olives Grown in California; De- tional Marine Fisheries Service, National Department of the Interior, transmitting, creased Assessment Rule’’ (FV06–932–1 IFR) Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled received on March 16, 2006; to the Committee transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive EC–6125. A communication from the Con- Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Economic Zone Off Alaska; Rock Sole, Flat- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Navarretia fossalis (spreading navarretia)’’ head Sole, and ‘Other Flatfish’ by Vessels Plant Health Inspection Service, Department (RIN1018–AT86) received on March 27, 2006; to Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Environment and Public Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ (I.D. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pine Shoot Works. No. 022106B) received on March 27, 2006; to Beetle; Additions to Quarantined Areas’’ EC–6116. A communication from the Chief, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and (Doc. No. 05–027–2) received on March 16, 2006; Division of Scientific Authority, Fish and Transportation. to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, EC–6136. A communication from the Assist- and Forestry. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–6126. A communication from the Con- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule to List the Plant Health Inspection Service, Department law, the annual report covering defense arti- Tibetan Antelope as Endangered Throughout of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to cles and services that were licensed for ex- Its Range’’ (RIN1018–AF49) received on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Karnal port under section 38 of the Arms Export March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Environ- Bunt; Criteria for Releasing Fields from Reg- Control Act during Fiscal Year 2005; to the ment and Public Works. ulation’’ (Doc. No. 04–134–2) received on Committee on Foreign Relations. EC–6117. A communication from the Prin- March 16, 2006; to the Committee on Agri- EC–6137. A communication from the Assist- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ant Attorney General, Department of Jus- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, EC–6127. A communication from the Sec- tice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Re- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled retary of Agriculture, transmitting, a draft port of the Attorney General relative to the ‘‘Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances’’ of proposed legislation entitled ‘‘Forest Foreign Agents Registration Act for the six- (FRL7768–3) received on March 18, 2006; to the Service Tribal Relations Enhancement Act month period ending June 30, 2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and of 2006’’; to the Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Foreign Relations. Forestry. Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–6138. A communication from the Assist- EC–6118. A communication from the Prin- EC–6128. A communication from the Assist- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- Arms Export Control Act, the certification pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the International Ter- of a proposed license for the export of de- ‘‘Inert Ingredients; Revocation of 29 Pes- rorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Pro- fense articles or defense services sold com- ticide Tolerance Exemption for 27 Chemi- gram Report for 2005; to the Committee on mercially under contract in the amount of cals’’ (FRL7760–6) received on March 18, 2006; the Judiciary. $100,000,000 or more to the United Kingdom to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, EC–6129. A communication from the Direc- (UK Chinook Through Life Customer Sup- and Forestry. tor, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, port Program); to the Committee on Foreign EC–6119. A communication from the Prin- Department of the Treasury, transmitting, Relations. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–6139. A communication from the Assist- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ‘‘Anti-Money Laundering Programs; Special ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Due Diligence Programs for Certain Foreign ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerance’’ Accounts’’ (RIN1506–AA29) received on March law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- (FRL7766–8) received on March 18, 2006; to the 27, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- ments to the International Traffic in Arms Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ing, and Urban Affairs. Regulations: Office Names, Corrected Cross- Forestry. EC–6130. A communication from the Chief, Referencing, Reference to Wassenaar Ar- EC–6120. A communication from the Prin- Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, rangement, and other Corrections/Adminis- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Envi- Customs and Border Protection, Department trative Changes’’ (22 CFR Parts 120, 121, 122, ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, and 130) received pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Im- on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on For- ‘‘Modified cry3A Protein and the Generic port Restrictions Imposed on Certain Ar- eign Relations. Material for its Production in Corn; Exten- chaeological and Ethnological Materials EC–6140. A communication from the Assist- sion of a Temporary Exemption from the Re- from Columbia’’ (RIN1505–AB59) received on ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- quirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL7766–6) re- March 16, 2006; to the Committee on Finance. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE March 28, 2006 Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, EC–6149. A communication from the Chief, EC–6157. A communication from the Acting the report of the texts and background state- Regulations and Administrative Law, United Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ments of international agreements, other States Coast Guard, Department of Home- tional Marine Fisheries Service, National than treaties (List 06–57—06–66); to the Com- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, mittee on Foreign Relations. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–6141. A communication from the Chief, Local Regulations for Marine Events; Chesa- a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Regulations and Administrative Law, United peake Bay’’ (RIN1625–AA08) received on Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by States Coast Guard, Department of Home- March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Com- Catcher Vessels Less Than 60 ft (18.3 m) LOA land Security, transmitting, pursuant to merce, Science, and Transportation. Using Jig or Hook-and-Line Gear in the law, the report of rules entitled ‘‘Security EC–6150. A communication from the Chief, Bogoslof Pacific Cod Exemption Area in the Zones (including 11 regulations), Drawbridge Regulations and Administrative Law, United Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- (including 1 regulation), Special Local Regu- States Coast Guard, Department of Home- ment Area’’ (I.D. No. 022206A) received on lations (including 6 regulations), and Safety land Security, transmitting, pursuant to March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Com- Zone (including 69 regulations)’’ (RIN1625– law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special merce, Science, and Transportation. AA87, 1625–AA09, 1625–AA08, 1625–AA00) re- Local Regulations; St. Petersburg Grand EC–6158. A communication from the Acting ceived on March 27, 2006; to the Committee Prix Air Show; St. Petersburg, FL’’ Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (RIN1625–AA08) received on March 27, 2006; to tional Marine Fisheries Service, National EC–6142. A communication from the Chief, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Regulations and Administrative Law, United Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of States Coast Guard, Department of Home- EC–6151. A communication from the Assist- a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ant Administrator for Fisheries, National Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulated Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Sustain- Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing able Fisheries, Department of Commerce, Navigation Area; San Carlos Bay, FL’’ by the Offshore Component in the Central transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of (RIN1625–AA11) received on March 27, 2006; to Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (I.D. a rule entitled ‘‘Atlantic Herring Fishery; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and No. 021606F) received on March 27, 2006; to 2006 Specifications’’ (RIN0648–AT21) received Transportation. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–6143. A communication from the Chief, on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Com- Transportation. Regulations and Administrative Law, United merce, Science, and Transportation. States Coast Guard, Department of Home- EC–6152. A communication from the Assist- f land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ant Administrator for Fisheries, National INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Sustain- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety JOINT RESOLUTIONS Zones (including 3 regulations): [CGD01–006– able Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 007], [CGD13–06–011], [COPT St. Petersburg transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of The following bills and joint resolu- 06–034]’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on March a rule entitled ‘‘2006 Specifications for the tions were introduced, read the first 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Atlantic Bluefish Fishery’’ (RIN0648–AT20) and second times by unanimous con- Science, and Transportation. received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee sent, and referred as indicated: EC–6144. A communication from the Chief, on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Regulations and Administrative Law, United EC–6153. A communication from the Acting By Mr. SANTORUM (for himself and States Coast Guard, Department of Home- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Mr. MENENDEZ): land Security, transmitting, pursuant to tional Marine Fisheries Service, National S. 2461. A bill to prohibit United States as- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Security Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sistance to develop or promote any rail con- Zones; San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of nections or railway-related connections that Carquinez Strait, Suisun Bay, California’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive traverse or connect Baku, Azerbaijan, (RIN1625–AA87) received on March 27, 2006; to Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Tbilisi, Georgia, and Kars, Turkey, and that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Catcher Vessels 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length specifically exclude cities in Armenia; to the Transportation. Overall and Using Hook-and-line Gear in the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC–6145. A communication from the Chief, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- By Ms. SNOWE (for herself and Mrs. Regulations and Administrative Law, United ment Area’’ (I.D. No. 022406A) received on LINCOLN): States Coast Guard, Department of Home- March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Com- S. 2462. A bill to permit startup partner- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to merce, Science, and Transportation. ships and S corporations to elect taxable law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special EC–6154. A communication from the Acting years other than required years; to the Com- Anchorage Regulations; Long Beach, CA’’ Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- mittee on Finance. (RIN1625–AA01) received on March 27, 2006; to tional Marine Fisheries Service, National By Mr. SUNUNU (for himself and Mr. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, GREGG): Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of S. 2463. A bill to designate as wilderness EC–6146. A communication from the Chief, a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive certain National Forest System land in the Regulations and Administrative Law, United Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Sta- State of New Hampshire; to the Committee States Coast Guard, Department of Home- tistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (I.D. on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. land Security, transmitting, pursuant to No. 021506A) received on March 27, 2006; to By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself and Mr. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and KYL): bridge Operation Regulations (including 3 Transportation. S. 2464. A bill to revise a provision relating regulations): [CGD01–06–013], [CGD01–06–020], EC–6155. A communication from the Acting to a repayment obligation of the Fort [CGD05–05–079]’’ (RIN1625–AA09) received on Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- McDowell Yavapai Nation under the Fort March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Com- tional Marine Fisheries Service, National McDowell Indian Community Water Rights merce, Science, and Transportation. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Settlement Act of 1990, and for other pur- EC–6147. A communication from the Chief, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of poses; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Regulations and Administrative Law, United a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. SMITH, States Coast Guard, Department of Home- Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by and Mr. DURBIN): land Security, transmitting, pursuant to Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing S. 2465. A bill to amend the Foreign Assist- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- by the Offshore Component in the Western ance Act of 1961 to provide increased assist- bridge Operation Regulations (including 2 Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (I.D. ance for the prevention, treatment, and con- regulations): [CGD01–06–006], [CGD07–05–063]’’ No. 021606E) received on March 27, 2006; to trol of tuberculosis, and for other purposes; (RIN1625–AA09) received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and to the Committee on Foreign Relations. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. KYL (for himself and Mr. Transportation. EC–6156. A communication from the Acting MCCAIN): EC–6148. A communication from the Chief, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- S. 2466. A bill to authorize and direct the Regulations and Administrative Law, United tional Marine Fisheries Service, National exchange and conveyance of certain National States Coast Guard, Department of Home- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Forest land and other land in southeast Ari- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of zona; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Security a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive ural Resources. Zones (including 2 regulations): [COPT San Economic Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. Francisco Bay 06–008], [COPT San Francisco Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear BAUCUS, Mr. DEMINT, Ms. STABENOW, 06–009]’’ (RIN1625–AA87) received on March in the Gulf of Alaska’’ (I.D. No. 022206C) re- Mr. LUGAR, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, ceived on March 27, 2006; to the Committee SANTORUM, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. CHAFEE, Science, and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Mr. CRAPO, and Mrs. DOLE):

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A bill to enhance and improve the for direct access to audiologists for S. 1062 trade relations of the United States by Medicare beneficiaries, and for other At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the strengthening United States trade enforce- purposes. name of the Senator from New Jersey ment efforts and encouraging United States S. 333 (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- trading partners to adhere to the rules and sor of S. 1062, a bill to amend the Fair norms of international trade, and for other At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the purposes; read the first time. name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide VOINOVICH) was added as a cosponsor of for an increase in the Federal min- f S. 333, a bill to hold the current regime imum wage. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND in Iran accountable for its threatening S. 1086 SENATE RESOLUTIONS behavior and to support a transition to At the request of Mr. HATCH, the The following concurrent resolutions democracy in Iran. names of the Senator from Missouri and Senate resolutions were read, and S. 440 (Mr. TALENT) and the Senator from referred (or acted upon), as indicated: At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR) were added as By Mr. MENENDEZ: names of the Senator from Maryland cosponsors of S. 1086, a bill to improve S. Res. 407. A resolution recognizing the (Mr. SARBANES) and the Senator from the national program to register and African American Spiritual as a national Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) were monitor individuals who commit treasure; to the Committee on the Judiciary. added as cosponsors of S. 440, a bill to crimes against children or sex offenses. By Mr. HAGEL (for himself and Mrs. amend title XIX of the Social Security S. 1112 CLINTON): Act to include podiatrists as physicians At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the S. Res. 408. A resolution expressing the for purposes of covering physicians name of the Senator from Colorado sense of the Senate that the President services under the medicaid program. (Mr. ALLARD) was added as a cosponsor should declare lung cancer a public health priority and should implement a comprehen- S. 503 of S. 1112, a bill to make permanent the sive interagency program that will reduce At the request of Mr. BOND, the name enhanced educational savings provi- lung cancer mortality by at least 50 percent of the Senator from Michigan (Ms. sions for qualified tuition programs en- by 2015; to the Committee on Health, Edu- STABENOW) was added as a cosponsor of acted as part of the Economic Growth cation, Labor, and Pensions. S. 503, a bill to expand Parents as and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of By Mr. NELSON of Florida (for himself Teachers programs and other quality 2001. and Mr. DEWINE): programs of early childhood home visi- At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- S. Res. 409. A resolution supporting democ- tation, and for other purposes. ida, his name was added as a cosponsor racy, development, and stabilization in of S. 1112, supra. Haiti; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- S. 718 S. 1263 tions. At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the By Mr. AKAKA (for himself, Mr. SAR- name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mr. BOND, the name BANES, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. LAUTEN- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- of the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. BERG, Mr. KOHL, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. sor of S. 718, a bill to amend title I of SPECTER) was added as a cosponsor of TALENT, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe S. 1263, a bill to amend the Small Busi- DODD, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mrs. LINCOLN, Streets Act of 1968 to provide standards ness Act to establish eligibility re- Mr. DURBIN, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. DEMINT, and procedures to guide both State and quirements for business concerns to re- and Mr. BAUCUS): local law enforcement agencies and law ceive awards under the Small Business S. Res. 410. A resolution designating April Innovation Research Program. 2006 as ‘‘Financial Literacy Month’’; consid- enforcement officers during internal ered and agreed to. investigations, interrogation of law en- S. 1367 By Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. forcement officers, and administrative At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the MCCAIN, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. KENNEDY, disciplinary hearings, and to ensure ac- name of the Senator from New Jersey Mr. ENZI, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. ISAKSON, countability of law enforcement offi- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- and Mrs. MURRAY): cers, to guarantee the due process sor of S. 1367, a bill to provide for re- S. Res. 411. A resolution recognizing a rights of law enforcement officers, and cruiting, selecting, training, and sup- milestone in the history of Gallaudet Univer- to require States to enact law enforce- porting a national teacher corps in un- sity; considered and agreed to. ment discipline, accountability, and derserved communities. By Mr. KYL (for himself, Mr. BAUCUS, S. 1691 and Mr. LOTT): due process laws. S. Con. Res. 84. A concurrent resolution ex- S. 811 At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the pressing the sense of Congress regarding a At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the name of the Senator from Louisiana free trade agreement between the United name of the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor States and Taiwan; to the Committee on Fi- (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of of S. 1691, a bill to amend selected stat- nance. S. 811, a bill to require the Secretary of utes to clarify existing Federal law as f the Treasury to mint coins in com- to the treatment of students privately ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS memoration of the bicentennial of the educated at home under State law. birth of Abraham Lincoln. S. 1741 S. 241 S. 842 At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the name of the Senator from Colorado name of the Senator from New Jersey name of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. SALAZAR) was added as a cospon- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 1741, a bill to amend the Rob- sor of S. 241, a bill to amend section 254 sor of S. 842, a bill to amend the Na- ert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and of the Communications Act of 1934 to tional Labor Relations Act to establish Emergency Assistance Act to authorize provide that funds received as uni- an efficient system to enable employ- the President to carry out a program versal service contributions and the ees to form, join, or assist labor organi- for the protection of the health and universal service support programs es- zations, to provide for mandatory in- safety of residents, workers, volun- tablished pursuant to that section are junctions for unfair labor practices teers, and others in a disaster area. not subject to certain provisions of during organizing efforts, and for other S. 2083 title 31, United States Code, commonly purposes. At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 882 names of the Senator from Colorado S. 277 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the (Mr. SALAZAR) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the name of the Senator from New Jersey Delaware (Mr. CARPER) were added as name of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- cosponsors of S. 2083, a bill to prohibit (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 882, a bill to designate certain the Assistant Secretary of Homeland sor of S. 277, a bill to amend title XVIII Federal land in the State of Utah as Security (Transportation Security Ad- of the Social Security Act to provide wilderness, and for other purposes. ministration) from removing any item

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from the current list of items prohib- JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor of baijan’s war against Karabakh Arme- ited from being carried aboard a pas- S. 2385, a bill to amend title 10, United nians. senger aircraft. States Code, to expand eligibility for The Turkish government has rou- S. 2087 Combat-Related Special Compensation tinely sought to exclude Armenia from At the request of Mr. CHAMBLISS, the paid by the uniformed services in order projects that would benefit the econo- name of the Senator from Mississippi to permit certain additional retired mies of the countries of the South (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- members who have a service-connected Caucasus. The latest example of this sor of S. 2087, a bill to amend the Immi- disability to receive both disability policy is the proposal to build a new gration and Nationality Act to provide compensation from the Department of rail line that would connect Turkey, for the employment of foreign agricul- Veterans Affairs for that disability and Georgia and Azerbaijan. Similar to the tural workers, and for other purposes. Combat-Related Special Compensation Baku-Ceyhan pipeline, this rail link S. 2178 by reason of that disability. would specifically go around Armenia. At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the S. 2437 Now, geographically, we all know name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. At the request of Mr. STEVENS, the that a pipeline or rail line that seeks CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Colorado to connect Turkey, Georgia and Azer- 2178, a bill to make the stealing and (Mr. ALLARD) was added as a cosponsor baijan would have to pass through Ar- selling of telephone records a criminal of S. 2437, a bill to increase penalties menia. One would have to make a spe- offense. for trafficking with respect to peonage, cial effort to bypass Armenia. S. 2296 slavery, involuntary servitude, or The U.S. should not endorse Turkey At the request of Mr. INOUYE, the forced labor. and Azerbaijan’s politically motivated attempt to isolate Armenia. names of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. S. CON. RES. 20 MURKOWSKI), the Senator from Wash- I therefore rise today in opposition to At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the ington (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Senator this plan, and to introduce legislation, name of the Senator from New Jersey from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN) were added along with my colleague, Senator (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- as cosponsors of S. 2296, a bill to estab- SANTORUM, that would bar U.S. support sor of S. Con. Res. 20, a concurrent res- lish a fact-finding Commission to ex- and funding for a rail link connecting olution expressing the need for en- tend the study of a prior Commission Georgia and Turkey, and which specifi- hanced public awareness of traumatic to investigate and determine facts and cally excludes Armenia. This project is brain injury and support for the des- circumstances surrounding the reloca- estimated to cost up to $800 million ignation of a National Brain Injury tion, internment, and deportation to and would take three years to com- Awareness Month. Axis countries of Latin Americans of plete. The aim of this costly approach, Japanese descent from December 1941 S. RES. 371 as publicly stated by Azeri President through February 1948, and the impact At the request of Mr. FRIST, his name Aliyev, is to isolate Armenia by en- of those actions by the United States, was added as a cosponsor of S. Res. 371, hancing the ongoing Turkish and Azer- and to recommend appropriate rem- a resolution designating July 22, 2006, baijani blockades and to keep the ex- edies, and for other purposes. as ‘‘National Day of the American Cow- isting Turkey-Armenia-Georgia rail S. 2314 boy’’. link shut down. This ill-conceived At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the AMENDMENT NO. 2944 project runs counter to U.S. policy, ig- name of the Senator from Washington At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the nores the standing Kars-Gyumri rail (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Colorado route, is politically and economically sor of S. 2314, a bill to suspend the ap- (Mr. SALAZAR) was added as a cospon- flawed and serves to destabilize the re- plication of any provision of Federal sor of amendment No. 2944 proposed to gion. law under which persons are relieved S. 2349, an original bill to provide U.S. policy in the South Caucasus from the requirement to pay royalties greater transparency in the legislative seeks to foster regional cooperation for production of oil or natural gas process. and economic integration and supports from Federal lands in periods of high At the request of Ms. COLLINS, her open borders and transport and com- oil and natural gas prices, to require name was added as a cosponsor of munication corridors. U.S. support for the Secretary to seek to renegotiate amendment No. 2944 proposed to S. this project would run counter to that existing oil and natural gas leases to 2349, supra. policy which is why Senator SANTORUM similarly limit suspension of royalty f and I are introducing this legislation obligations under such leases, and for today. STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED other purposes. We cannot continue to stoke the em- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 2322 bers of regional conflict by supporting At the request of Mr. ENZI, the names By Mr. SANTORUM (for himself projects that deliberately exclude one of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- and Mr. MENENDEZ): of the region’s most important mem- BIN) and the Senator from Mississippi S. 2461. A bill to prohibit United bers. I urge my colleagues to support (Mr. COCHRAN) were added as cospon- States assistance to develop or pro- this bill. sors of S. 2322, a bill to amend the Pub- mote any rail connections or railway- lic Health Service Act to make the pro- related connections that traverse or By Ms. SNOWE (for herself and vision of technical services for medical connect Baku, Azerbaijan, Tbilisi, Mrs. LINCOLN): imaging examinations and radiation Georgia, and Kars, Turkey, and that S. 2462. A bill to permit startup part- therapy treatments safer, more accu- specifically exclude cities in Armenia; nership and S corporations to elect rate, and less costly. to the Committee on Foreign Rela- taxable years other than required S. 2370 tions. years; to the Committee on Finance. At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise the name of the Senator from Wash- rise today to introduce legislation to today to introduce a bill that will offer ington (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a block U.S. support for yet another small businesses greater flexibility in cosponsor of S. 2370, a bill to promote anti-Armenian initiative. complying with their tax obligations. the development of democratic institu- In numerous cases over the last few This legislation is one of a series of tions in areas under the administrative years, the Turkish government has me- proposals that, once enacted, will re- control of the Palestinian Authority, thodically sought to isolate Armenia duce not only the amount of taxes that and for other purposes. economically, politically and socially. small businesses pay, but also will re- S. 2385 One of the most egregious examples duce the administrative burden that At the request of Mr. REID, the name was the imposition of a 1993 blockade saddles small companies when trying of the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. against Armenia in support of Azer- to comply with the tax laws.

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Before I talk about the specifics of business owners will be able to satisfy ‘‘(a) GENERAL RULE.—A qualified small this particular provision, let me first their tax obligation in a cheaper, more business may elect to have a taxable year, explain why it is so critical that we efficient manner, allowing them to be other than the required taxable year, which able to devote more time and resources ends on the last day of any of the months of begin evaluating how we can reduce April through November (or at the end of an the administrative burden of the tax to their business. equivalent annual period (varying from 52 to code. As is well-known small busi- Specifically, the proposal that I am 53 weeks)). nesses are the backbone of our Nation’s introducing today will permit more ‘‘(b) YEARS FOR WHICH ELECTION EFFEC- economy. According to the Small Busi- taxpayers to use the taxable year most TIVE.—An election under subsection (a)— ness Administration, small businesses suitable to their business cycle. Until ‘‘(1) shall be made not later than the due 1986, businesses could elect the taxable date (including extensions thereof) for filing represent 99 percent all employers, em- the return of tax for the first taxable year of ploy 51 percent of the private-sector year-end that made the most economic sense for the business. In 1986, Congress the qualified small business, and workforce, and contribute 51 percent of ‘‘(2) shall be effective for such first taxable the private sector output. passed legislation requiring partner- year or period and for all succeeding taxable Yet, despite the fact that small busi- ships and S corporations, many of years of such qualified small business until nesses are the real job-creators for our which are small businesses, to adopt a such election is terminated under subsection Nation’s economy, the current tax sys- December 31 year-end. The tax code (c). ‘‘(c) TERMINATION.— tem is placing an entirely unreasonable does provide alternatives to the cal- endar year for small businesses, but ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An election under sub- burden on them when trying to satisfy the compliance costs and administra- section (a) shall be terminated on the ear- their tax obligations. The current tax tive burdens associated with these al- liest of— code imposes a large, and expensive, ‘‘(A) the first day of the taxable year fol- ternatives prove to be too high for burden on all taxpayers in terms of sat- lowing the taxable year for which the entity most small businesses to utilize. isfying their reporting and record- fails to meet the gross receipts test, Meanwhile, C corporations, as large ‘‘(B) the date on which the entity fails to keeping obligations. The problem, corporations often are, receive much though, is that small companies are qualify as an S corporation, or more flexibility in their choice of tax- ‘‘(C) the date on which the entity termi- disadvantaged most in terms of the able year. A C corporation can adopt nates. money and time spent in satisfying either a calendar year or any fiscal ‘‘(2) GROSS RECEIPTS TEST.—For purposes of their tax obligation. year for tax purposes, as along as it paragraph (1), an entity fails to meet the For example, according to the Small keeps its books on that basis. This cre- gross receipts test if the entity fails to meet Business Administration’s Office of Ad- ates the unfair result of allowing larger the gross receipts test of section 448(c). vocacy, small businesses spend an as- businesses with greater resources ‘‘(3) EFFECT OF TERMINATION.—An entity with respect to which an election is termi- tounding 8 billion hours each year com- greater flexibility in choosing a tax- plying with government reports. They nated under this subsection shall determine able year than smaller firms with fewer its taxable year for subsequent taxable years also spend more than 80 percent of this resources. This simply does not make under any other method that would be per- time on completing tax forms. What’s sense to me. My bill changes these ex- mitted under subtitle A. even more troubling is that companies isting rules so that more small busi- ‘‘(4) INCOME INCLUSION AND DEDUCTION that employ fewer than 20 employees nesses will be able to use the taxable RULES FOR PERIOD AFTER TERMINATION.—If spend nearly $1,304 per employee in tax year that best suits their business. the termination of an election under para- compliance costs; an amount that is Importantly, these changes will not graph (1)(A) results in a short taxable year— nearly 67 percent more than larger reduce the amount of taxes a small ‘‘(A) items relating to net profits for the firms. business pays by even one dollar. The period beginning on the day after its last fis- These statistics are disturbing for overall amount of taxes a qualifying cal year-end and ending on the day before the beginning of the taxable year determined several reasons. First, the fact that small business pays will remain the under paragraph (3) shall be includible in in- small businesses are being required to same. This bill simply permits more come ratably over the 4 taxable years fol- spend so much money on compliance taxpayers to use a taxable year other lowing the year of termination, or (if fewer) costs means they have fewer earnings than the calendar year and makes tax the number of taxable years equal to the fis- to reinvest into their business. This, in compliance easier. cal years for which the election under this turn, means that they have less money This bill is good policy and common section was in effect, and to spend on new equipment or on work- sense. I look forward to working with ‘‘(B) items relating to net losses for such er training, which unfortunately has the bill’s cosponsor, Senator LINCOLN, period shall be deductible in the first taxable year after the taxable year with respect to an adverse effect on their overall pro- in providing small businesses with more flexibility in meeting their tax which the election terminated. duction and the economy as a whole. ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- Second, the fact that small business obligations. tion— I ask unanimous consent that the owners are required to make such a ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED SMALL BUSINESS.—The term sizeable investment of their time into text of the bill be printed in the ‘qualified small business’ means an entity— completing paperwork means they RECORD. ‘‘(A)(i) for which an election under section There being no objection, the text of have less time to spend on doing what 1362(a) is in effect for the first taxable year the bill was ordered to be printed in or period of such entity and for all subse- they do best—namely running their the RECORD, as follows: quent years, or business and creating jobs. S. 2462 ‘‘(ii) which is treated as a partnership for Let me be clear that I am in no way the first taxable year or period of such enti- suggesting that small business owners Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in ty for Federal income tax purposes, are unique in having to pay income Congress assembled, ‘‘(B) which conducts an active trade or taxes, and I’m certainly not expecting SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. business or which would qualify for an elec- them to receive a free pass. What I’m This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Small Busi- tion to amortize start-up expenditures under asking for, though, is a change to make ness Tax Flexibility Act of 2006’’. section 195, and ‘‘(C) which is a start-up business. the tax code fairer and simpler so that SEC. 2. QUALIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES ELEC- ‘‘(2) START-UP BUSINESS.—For purposes of small companies can satisfy this obli- TION OF TAXABLE YEAR ENDING IN A MONTH FROM APRIL TO NOVEM- paragraph (1)(C), an entity shall be treated gation without having to expend the BER. as a start-up business so long as not more amount of resources that they do cur- (a) IN GENERAL.—Part I of subchapter E of than 75 percent of the entity is owned by any rently. chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of person or persons who previously conducted

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Similar leg- the RECORD, as follows: the preceding sentence, a person and any islation is to be introduced in the S. 2463 other person bearing a relationship to such House of Representatives by our New person specified in section 267(b) or 707(b)(1) Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- shall be treated as one person, and sections Hampshire colleagues, Representative resentatives of the United States of America in 267(b) and 707(b)(1) shall be applied as if sec- CHARLES BASS and Representative JEB Congress assembled, tion 267(c)(4) provided that the family of an BRADLEY. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. individual consists of the individual’s spouse With the passage of the Wilderness This Act may be cited as the ‘‘New Hamp- and the individual’s children under the age Act in 1964, Congress set out to perma- shire Wilderness Act of 2006’’. of 21. nently preserve areas of natural beauty SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. ‘‘(3) REQUIRED TAXABLE YEAR.—The term for the public to enjoy; areas ‘‘where In this Act: ‘required taxable year’ has the meaning the earth and its community of life are (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ given to such term by section 444(e). untrammeled by man.’’ New Hampshire means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting ‘‘(e) TIERED STRUCTURES.—The Secretary through the Chief of the Forest Service. shall prescribe rules similar to the rules of was one of the original States in 1964 to have wilderness designated with the es- (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the section 444(d)(3) to eliminate abuse of this State of New Hampshire. section through the use of tiered struc- tablishment of the Great Gulf Wilder- tures.’’. ness, and it reflects the view in our SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS. In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section State that Granite Staters place a pre- 444(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking mium on safeguarding our natural her- U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal ‘‘section,’’ and inserting ‘‘section and section land in the State is designated as wilderness itage for future generations. In New and as components of the National Wilder- 444A’’. Hampshire, we presently have four wil- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ness Preservation System: sections for part I of subchapter E of chapter derness areas comprising more than (1) Certain Federal land managed by the 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after 102,800 acres; and with the passage of Forest Service, comprising approximately the item relating to section 444 the following this bill, we will expand one current 23,700 acres, as generally depicted on the map new item: wilderness area and create a fifth. entitled ‘‘Proposed Wild River Wilderness— ‘‘Sec. 444A. Qualified small businesses In New Hampshire, we have a tradi- White Mountain National Forest’’, dated election of taxable year ending tion of multiple use for the consider- February 6, 2006, which shall be known as the in a month from April to No- ation of our forest lands. In the White ‘‘Wild River Wilderness’’. vember.’’. (2) Certain Federal land managed by the Mountain National Forest, it is gen- Forest Service, comprising approximately (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments erally understood that decisions affect- 10,800 acres, as generally depicted on the map made by this section shall apply to taxable ing the forest are vetted thoroughly entitled ‘‘Proposed Sandwich Range Wilder- years beginning after December 31, 2005. and that consensus is the guideline by ness Additions—White Mountain National which policies are implemented. In- Forest’’, dated February 6, 2006, and which By Mr. SUNUNU (for himself and deed, the development of the White are incorporated in the Sandwich Range Wil- Mr. GREGG): Mountain National Forest Manage- derness, as designated by the New Hampshire S. 2463. A bill to designate as wilder- ment Plan is one of the few times in Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–323; 98 ness certain National Forest System the last 30 years that the final decision Stat. 259). land in the State of New Hampshire; to on how a particular National Forest SEC. 4. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- will be managed over the next 15 years (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable tion, and Forestry. after the date of enactment of this Act, the was not subject to an administrative Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I rise Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- appeal by concerned citizens. scription of each wilderness area designated today to introduce legislation with my As my colleagues know, wilderness friend, the senior Senator from New by section 3 with the committees of appro- areas consist of Federal lands that are priate jurisdiction in the Senate and the Hampshire, JUDD GREGG, which will permanently reserved from such activi- House of Representatives. designate approximately 34,500 acres of ties as mining, logging, road construc- (b) FORCE AND EFFECT.—A map and legal forest land in the State of New Hamp- tion, vehicular traffic, and building description filed under subsection (a) shall shire as wilderness. Our bill, the New construction. By law, the establish- have the same force and effect as if included Hampshire Wilderness Act of 2006, will ment of new wilderness must be ap- in this Act, except that the Secretary may enact the recommended wilderness des- proved by Congress. That presents a correct clerical and typographical errors in ignations as set forth in the Forest the map and legal description. unique responsibility on the part of (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and Service Management Plan for the lawmakers to reflect the views of com- White Mountain National Forest. legal description filed under subsection (a) munity leaders, residents, visitors and shall be filed and made available for public Established under the Weeks Act of other interested parties in designating inspection in the Office of the Chief of the 1911, the White Mountain National For- wilderness. Given the consensus ap- Forest Service. est consists of nearly 800,000 acres— proach they undertook in their deci- SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATION. 732,000 acres in the State of New Hamp- sion-making process for the White (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid ex- shire and 65,000 acres more in Maine. Mountain National Forest, we chose to isting rights, each wilderness area des- Over 6 million people visit the White pattern our legislation on the rec- ignated under this section shall be adminis- Mountain National Forest annually, ommendations set forth by the Forest tered by the Secretary in accordance with— making it one of the most popular Na- Service. (1) the Federal Land Policy and Manage- tional Forests in the Nation. One need only experience the beauty ment Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and (2) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et In November of 2005, the Forest Serv- of the White Mountain National Forest ice recommended the designation of ad- seq.). once to understand the need to pre- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE OF WILDERNESS ACT.— ditional acreage as wilderness in its serve it for future generations. The With respect to any wilderness area des- management plan for the White Moun- Forest Service has done an admirable ignated by this Act, any reference in the Wil- tain National Forest. The bill that job in putting together a Forest Man- derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the ef- Senator GREGG and I are introducing agement Plan that all can support. I fective date of the Wilderness Act shall be today, the New Hampshire Wilderness am pleased to introduce this measure deemed to be a reference to the date of en- actment of this Act. Act of 2006, incorporates the rec- with Senator GREGG, and I encourage ommendations of this management my colleagues to give quick consider- (c) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—As provided in sec- plan by designating some 23,700 acres tion 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. ation to our legislation. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this Act affects any ju- in the area of the Wild River as wilder- I ask unanimous consent that the risdiction or responsibility of the State with ness, and adding another 10,800 acres to full text of the New Hampshire Wilder- respect to wildlife and fish in the State. the existing Sandwich Range Wilder- ness Act of 2006 be printed in the (d) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing ness. This land would remain as White RECORD. rights, all Federal land in the wilderness

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 4105 areas designated by section 3 are withdrawn Department’s agreement by effectively Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today, I from— resolving the replacement land mitiga- am pleased to introduce the Boxer- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or dis- tion cost for the Department and the Smith-Durbin STOP–TB Now Act of posal under the public land laws; loan repayment by the Tribe. This 2006. This bill would authorize addi- (2) location, entry, and patent under the agreement shall constitute completion mining laws; and tional resources to fight tuberculosis, a (3) disposition under the mineral leasing of all conditions necessary to accom- deadly infectious disease that knows laws (including geothermal leasing laws). plish full and final settlement. Resolu- no borders. tion of this last remaining issue fully In January, at the World Economic By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself and implements the Fort McDowell Indian Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a long- Mr. KYL): Community Water Rights Settlement term strategy was developed to cut in S. 2464. A bill to revise a provision re- Act of 1990. I ask unanimous consent half the number of TB cases and lating to a repayment obligation of the that the text of the bill be printed in deaths. This Global Plan to Stop TB es- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation under the RECORD. timates that the 10-year cost to control the Fort McDowell Indian Community There being no objection, the text of tuberculosis is $56 billion, including $47 Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990, the bill was ordered to be printed in billion to detect and treat TB and $9 and for other purposes; to the Com- the RECORD, as follows: billion for additional research and de- mittee on Indian Affairs. S. 2464 velopment. If this plan is implemented Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, today I Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- over the next 10 years, it is estimated am introducing legislation to revise resentatives of the United States of America in that it will save the lives of 14 million Congress assembled, the Fort McDowell Indian Community people throughout the world. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 in This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Fort Tuberculosis is a deadly disease, es- order to bring the Settlement Act proc- McDowell Indian Community Water Rights pecially in the developing world. Tu- ess to an orderly conclusion. The 1990 Settlement Revision Act of 2006’’. berculosis kills nearly 2 million people Act ratified a negotiated settlement of SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. per year—one person every 15 seconds. the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s In this Act: One-third of the world is infected with water entitlement to flow from the (1) FORT MCDOWELL WATER RIGHTS SETTLE- the germ that causes TB and an esti- Verde River. The Department of the In- MENT ACT.—The term ‘‘Fort McDowell Water mated 8.8 million individuals will de- terior provided technical assistance in Rights Settlement Act’’ means the Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights velop active TB each year. Tuber- crafting this legislation. I am pleased Settlement Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–628; culosis is a leading cause of death to be joined by Senator KYL as an 104 Stat. 4480). among women of reproductive age and original cosponsor of this bill. (2) NATION.—The term ‘‘Nation’’ means the of people who are HIV-positive. As part of Water Rights settlement, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, formerly While developing nations are most Congress authorized and directed the known as the ‘‘Fort McDowell Indian Com- heavily impacted by TB, there is also a Secretary of the Interior to provide the munity’’. concern here at home. It is estimated Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation a no-in- (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ that 10–15 million people in the United means the Secretary of the Interior. terest loan pursuant to the Small Rec- States are infected with the germ that SEC. 3. CANCELLATION OF REPAYMENT OBLIGA- lamation Project Act, in the amount of TION. causes TB. And, California has more $13 million, to construct facilities for (a) CANCELLATION OF OBLIGATION.—The ob- TB cases than any other State in the the conveyance and delivery of water ligation of the Nation to repay the loan country. Ten of the top twenty U.S. to 1,584 acres on the Fort McDowell made under section 408(e) of the Fort metro areas for TB case rates are in reservation. Prior to construction of McDowell Water Rights Settlement Act (104 California; San Francisco, San Jose, the irrigation system, the Department Stat. 4489) is cancelled. (b) EFFECT OF ACT.— San Diego, Fresno, Los Angeles, Stock- of the Interior conducted its environ- (1) RIGHTS OF NATION UNDER FORT ton, Sacramento, Ventura, Vallejo, and mental review pursuant to NEPA. The MCDOWELL WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT.— Oakland. review revealed that 227 of the acres to (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in This funding is a wise investment for be irrigated were significant cultural subparagraph (B), nothing in this Act alters our Nation. A recent article published sites and the Secretary subsequently or affects any right of the Nation under the in the New England Journal of Medi- withdrew those acres from develop- Fort McDowell Water Rights Settlement cine found that a $35 million invest- ment. The Department proposed to de- Act. ment in the health system of Mexico to (B) EXCEPTION.—The cancellation of the re- velop replacement lands, subject to the payment obligation under subsection (a) fight TB would yield a savings to the availability of funding. To date, how- shall be considered— U.S. taxpayer of $108 million in terms ever, the replacement lands have not (i) to fulfill all conditions required to of reduced TB healthcare costs domes- been developed and the settlement achieve a full and final settlement of all tically. agreement has been left uncompleted. claims to water rights or injuries to water I have been working with Senator In October 2005, the Fort McDowell rights under the Fort McDowell Water SMITH to fight the spread of inter- Yavapai Nation and the Department of Rights Settlement Act; and national tuberculosis since 1999. I am the Interior agreed that the Depart- (ii) to relieve the Secretary of any respon- proud that he has been such a strong ment’s environmental mitigation re- sibility or obligation to obtain mitigation property or develop additional farm acreage partner on this issue. And, I am grate- sponsibility for the replacement lands under section 410 the Fort McDowell Water ful for the support of Senator Durbin, a should be resolved through legislation. Rights Settlement Act (104 Stat. 4490). champion on the issue of global AIDS They proposed that the Department (2) ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES AND BENE- and other infectious diseases. forgive and cancel Fort McDowell’s ob- FITS.—Nothing in this Act alters or affects The Boxer-Smith-Durbin bill is con- ligation to repay the mandatory loan the eligibility of the Nation or any member sistent with the Global Plan to Stop in return for the Tribe’s forgiving the of the Nation for any service or benefit pro- TB, including the goal to reduce by Department of the Interior’s responsi- vided by the Federal Government to feder- half the international tuberculosis bility to develop 227 mitigation acres. ally recognized Indian tribes or members of death and disease burden by 2015. It such Indian tribes. The Yavapai Nation and the Depart- also sets a goal to detect at least 70 ment further agree that funds already By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. percent of cases of infection tuber- advanced to the Tribe toward develop- SMITH, and Mr. DURBIN): culosis, and the cure of at least 85 per- ment of the replacement acres would S. 2465. A bill to amend the Foreign cent of the cases detected. be reprogrammed to fund other water Assistance Act of 1961 to provide in- The bill authorizes not less than $225 development projects on the Yavapai creased assistance for the prevention, million for fiscal year 2007 and not less Nation’s reservation. treatment, and control of tuberculosis, than $260 million for fiscal year 2008 for The bill introduced today imple- and for other purposes; to the Com- foreign assistance programs that com- ments the Yavapai Nation’s and the mittee on Foreign Relations. bat international TB. It also creates a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE March 28, 2006 separate authorization of $30 million weather and this site has the potential life habitat, cultural resources, water- for the Centers for Disease Control to to be a four season climbing destina- shed and land-management objectives, combat international TB. tion and tourism draw for Arizona. to promote outdoor recreation and This bill will not only save lives, it Recognizing this potential, Arizona tourism, and to generate economic op- will help reverse a troubling trend—the State Parks, Resolution Copper, and portunities for state and local resi- emergence of multi drug-resistant tu- the Bureau of Land Management in co- dents in the copper triangle region in berculosis caused by inconsistent and operation with the communities and Arizona. It is good for our environment incomplete treatment. In the U.S., a other mining interests, have been and our economy. I urge my colleagues standard case of TB takes 6 months to working together on a proposal to turn to approve the legislation at the ear- cure at the cost of $2,000 per patient. A ‘‘Tamo’’ into Arizona’s newest State liest possible date. case of multi drug-resistant TB can park. This proposed State park would f take up to 2 years to treat costing as place a special emphasis on rock climb- much as $1 million per patient. ing, but would also have opportunities SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS TB kills more people than any other for camping and other outdoor recre- curable disease in the world. I hope my ation. To turn ‘‘Tamo’’ into State park SENATE RESOLUTION 407—RECOG- colleagues will join us in supporting is not an easy task. Currently, Arizona NIZING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN this important legislation. State Parks lack the legal authority to SPIRITUAL AS A NATIONAL acquire ‘‘Tamo,’’ but it is seeking it TREASURE By Mr. KYL (for himself and Mr. through the Arizona state legislature. I MCCAIN): am pleased to report that a State bill Mr. MENENDEZ submitted the fol- S. 2466. A bill to authorize and direct containing this authority successfully lowing resolution; which was referred the exchange and conveyance of cer- passed the state Senate with over- to the Committee on the Judiciary tain National Forest land and other whelming support from the Sierra S. RES. 407 land in southeast Arizona; to the Com- Club, Access Fund, and ASARCO, a Whereas, since slavery was introduced into mittee on Energy and Natural Re- mining company operating in the vi- the European colonies in 1619, enslaved Afri- sources. cinity. The stakeholders tell me this cans remained in bondage until the United Mr. KYL. Mr. President, today I am issue and others concerning access to States ratified the 13th amendment to the pleased to join with Senator MCCAIN to the site are close to resolution. For Constitution in 1865; Whereas, during that period of the history introduce a modified version of S. 1122, this reason, I am including language in the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange of the United States, the first expression of this bill that would facilitate a recre- that unique American music was created by and Conservation Act, which we intro- ation and public purposes conveyance enslaved African Americans who— duced last year. This modified bill is a of ‘‘Tamo’’ to Arizona State Parks. (1) used their knowledge of the English lan- culmination of months of negotiation This conveyance, of course, would be guage and the Christian religious faith, as it with members of the climbing commu- subject to resolution of these issues. had been taught to them in the New World; nity, local and state stakeholders, and Besides addressing climbing and and other interested parties. It is an effort recreation concerns, this modified bill (2) stealthily wove within the music their to strengthen the land exchange in a does even more for environmental con- experience of coping with human servitude way that better meets the needs of out- and their strong desire to be free; servation and effective land manage- Whereas, as a method of survival, enslaved door recreation, conservation, resource ment than the original by adding to African Americans who were forbidden to protection, and mining interests. the private land package two addi- speak their native languages, play musical Let me briefly explain the new provi- tional parcels: East Clear Creek and instruments they had used in Africa, or prac- sions in this bill. First, you may recall Dripping Springs. tice their traditional religious beliefs, relied that S. 1122 contained a placeholder for The East Clear Creek parcel encom- on their strong African oral tradition of additional climbing provisions. I in- passes 640 acres and is one of the larg- songs, stories, proverbs, and historical ac- cluded this provision in our bill as a est single blocks of private inholdings counts to create this original music, now good faith offer to the climbing com- within the Coconino National Forest. known as spirituals; munity to work with us and the pro- Whereas Calvin Earl, a noted performer The parcel includes two miles of East and educator on African American spirituals, ponent of this land exchange, Resolu- Clear Creek, hence its name, and mag- remarked that the Christian lyrics became a tion Copper Company, to address the nificent canyons that drop as much as metaphor for freedom from slavery, a secret loss of public access to climbing at Oak 2,000 feet in some areas. This unique way for slaves to ‘‘communicate with each Flat in a way that did not compromise landscape is a wildlife transition zone other, teach their children, record their his- public safety. The discussions over the between the upper plateau dominated tory, and heal their pain.’’; last six months have been fruitful. by ponderosa pine and the riparian cor- Whereas the New Jersey Historical Com- There will be continued interim use of ridor of the creek, allowing it to sup- mission found that ‘‘some of those daring Oak Flat and some additional access to and artful runaway slaves who entered New port several threatened and sensitive Jersey by way of the Underground Railroad climbing on Resolution Copper’s pri- species including bald eagle, peregrine no doubt sang the words of old Negro spir- vate land—all subject to public safety falcon, fish, reptile and amphibian spe- ituals like ‘Steal Away’ before embarking on requirements. cies and big game species such as their perilous journey north.’’; This modified bill goes a step further Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, tur- Whereas African American spirituals in addressing the loss of recreation at key, and black bear. This parcel has spread all over the United States, and the Oak Flat. S. 1122 required the identi- been identified and is strongly en- songs we know of today may only represent fication and development of a replace- dorsed for public acquisition by the a small portion of the total number of spir- ment climbing site. I am pleased to an- ituals that once existed; U.S. Forest Service and the Trust for Whereas Frederick Douglass, a fugitive nounce that representatives from Reso- Public Lands. slave who would become one of the leading lution Copper, working in cooperation The Dripping Springs parcel encom- abolitionists of the United States, remarked with climbers and federal land man- passes 160 acres in the Dripping Springs that the spirituals ‘‘told a tale of woe which agers, have found a climbing gem about Mountains near Tam O’Shanter Peak was then altogether beyond my feeble com- 20 miles from Oak Flat, near Hayden in Gila County. This parcel has rock prehension; they were tones loud, long, and and Kearny, Arizona in the Tam formations with excellent climbing op- deep; they breathed the prayer and com- O’Shanter Mountains. ‘‘Tamo,’’ as it is portunities and is within the con- plaint of souls boiling over with the bitterest now nicknamed, has the quality of anguish. Every tone was a testimony against templated boundaries of the proposed slavery and a prayer to God for deliverance rock and the elevation and diversity of state park. from chains. . . .’’; and cliffs, climbing walls, and boulders In summary, this land exchange gives Whereas the American Folklife Preserva- that rock climbers seek. Couple these us the ability to preserve highly tion Act (Public Law 105–275; 20 U.S.C. 2101 characteristics with Arizona’s mild sought-after land, important for wild- note) finds that ‘‘the diversity inherent in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 4107 American folklife has contributed greatly to Whereas 60 percent of lung cancer is now medical, scientific, pharmaceutical, and pa- the cultural richness of the nation and has diagnosed in nonsmokers and former smok- tient advocacy representatives to work with fostered a sense of individuality and identity ers; the National Lung Cancer Public Health Pol- among the American people.’’: Now, there- Whereas 2⁄3 of nonsmokers diagnosed with icy Board and to report to the President and fore, be it lung cancer are women; Congress on the progress and the obstacles in Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas certain minority populations, achieving the goal described in paragraph 1; (1) recognizes that African American spir- such as black males, have disproportionately and ituals are a poignant and powerful genre of high rates of lung cancer incidence and mor- (5) convene a National Lung Cancer Public music that have become one of the most sig- tality, notwithstanding their lower smoking Health Policy Board comprised of multi- nificant segments of American music in ex- rate; agency and multidepartment representatives istence; Whereas members of the Baby Boomer gen- and at least 3 members of the Lung Cancer (2) expresses the deepest gratitude, rec- eration are entering their sixties, the most Scientific and Medical Advisory Committee, ognition, and honor to the former enslaved common age for the development of cancer; that will oversee and coordinate all efforts Africans in the United States for their gifts Whereas tobacco addiction and exposure to to accomplish the mission of reducing lung to our Nation, including their original music other lung cancer carcinogens such as Agent cancer mortality rate by 50 percent by 2015. and oral history; and Orange and other herbicides and battlefield f (3) requests that the President issue a emissions are serious problems among mili- proclamation that reflects on the important tary personnel and war veterans; SENATE RESOLUTION 409—SUP- contribution of African American spirituals Whereas the August 2001 Report of the PORTING DEMOCRACY, DEVELOP- to American history, and naming the African Lung Cancer Progress Review Group of the MENT, AND STABILIZATION IN American spiritual a national treasure. National Cancer Institute stated that fund- HAITI Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ing for lung cancer research was ‘‘far below the levels characterized for other common Mr. NELSON of Florida (for himself rise today to submit a resolution hon- malignancies and far out of proportion to its and Mr. DEWINE) submitted the fol- oring the African American Spiritual massive health impact’’; lowing resolution; which was referred as a national treasure. This important Whereas the Report of the Lung Cancer to the Committee on Foreign Rela- piece of legislation recognizes that the Progress Review Group identified as its tions: African American spiritual is a poign- ‘‘highest priority’’ the creation of inte- S. RES. 409 grated, multidisciplinary, multi-institu- ant and powerful genre of American Whereas Haiti has a per capita gross do- tional research consortia organized around music that contributes to the cultural mestic product (GDP) of $361, over 65 percent the problem of lung cancer rather than of the population lives under the poverty richness of our country. around specific research disciplines; and line, 50 percent of the population does not I am very proud to sponsor this reso- Whereas the United States must enhance have access to clean water, and nearly 50 lution and grateful to the individuals its response to the issues raised in the Re- percent of the population is illiterate, ac- who helped make this landmark occa- port of the Lung Cancer Progress Review cording to the World Bank; sion possible. In particular, I would Group: Now, therefore, be it Whereas the Government of Haiti has fun- like to thank Calvin Earl, a New Jer- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that the President should— damental requirements with respect to pro- sey native, who is a noted performer viding citizen security, protecting the rule of and educator on African American spir- (1) declare lung cancer a public health pri- ority and immediately lead a coordinated ef- law, controlling drug trafficking, and fight- ituals for his vision and dedication in fort to reduce the mortality rate of lung can- ing corruption; helping make this resolution a reality. cer by 50 percent by 2015; Whereas, on March 2, 2004, United Nations I also would like to thank the staff at (2) direct the Secretary of the Department Secretary-General Kofi Annan stated, ‘‘We the American Folklife Center in the of Health and Human Services to increase should put the people of Haiti at the center Library of Congress for their endless funding for lung cancer research and other of everything we try to do, and try and help them build a better future. And as I have in- expertise and insight. lung cancer-related programs within a co- ordinated strategy and defined goals, includ- dicated before, I hope this time the inter- f ing— national community will go in for the long SENATE RESOLUTION 408—EX- (A) translational research and specialized haul and not a quick turn-around. We need lung cancer research centers; to work with them to stabilize the country, PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE and sustain the effort. It may take years and SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT (B) expansion of existing multi-institu- tional, population-based screening programs I hope we will have the patience to do it.’’; SHOULD DECLARE LUNG CANCER incorporating state of the art image proc- Whereas the United Nations Stabilization A PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY essing, centralized review, clinical manage- Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) was estab- AND SHOULD IMPLEMENT A ment, and tobacco cessation protocols; lished by United Nations Security Council COMPREHENSIVE INTERAGENCY (C) research on disparities in lung cancer Resolution 1542 on April 30, 2004, and ex- PROGRAM THAT WILL REDUCE incidence and mortality rates; tended again until August 15, 2006, by United LUNG CANCER MORTALITY BY (D) graduate medical education programs Nations Security Council Resolution 1658, ‘‘with the intention to renew for further pe- AT LEAST 50 PERCENT BY 2015 in thoracic medicine and cardiothoracic sur- gery; riods’’; Mr. HAGEL (for himself and Mrs. (E) new programs within the Food and Whereas over 40 countries participate in CLINTON) submitted the following reso- Drug Administration to expedite the devel- MINUSTAH, including 12 countries from the lution; which was referred to the Com- opment of chemoprevention and targeted Western Hemisphere; mittee on Health, Education, Labor, therapies for lung cancer; Whereas the United Nations senior leader- and Pensions: (F) annual reviews by the Agency for ship in Haiti is comprised of representatives Healthcare Research and Quality of lung from Canada, Brazil, and Chile; S. RES. 408 cancer screening and treatment protocols; Whereas more than 3,500,000 Haitians reg- Whereas lung cancer is the leading cause of (G) the appointment of a lung cancer direc- istered to vote in Haiti according to the Or- cancer death for both men and women, ac- tor within the Centers for Disease Control ganization of American States; counting for 28 percent of all cancer deaths; and Prevention with authority to improve Whereas more than 2,000,000 Haitians voted Whereas lung cancer kills more people an- lung cancer surveillance and screening pro- in the national elections on February 7, 2006, nually than breast cancer, prostate cancer, grams; and according to the Haitian Provisional Elec- colon cancer, liver cancer, melanoma, and (H) lung cancer screening demonstration toral Council (CEP); and kidney cancer combined; programs under the direction of the Centers Whereas more than $1,000,000,000 was Whereas, since the National Cancer Act of for Medicare and Medicaid Services; pledged at the International Donors Con- 1971 (Public Law 92–218; 85 Stat. 778), coordi- (3) direct the Secretary of Defense, in con- ference in July 2004 in support of Haiti’s In- nated and comprehensive research has ele- junction with the Secretary of Veterans Af- terim Cooperation Framework: Now, there- vated the 5-year survival rates for breast fairs, to develop a broad-based lung cancer fore, be it cancer to 87 percent, for prostate cancer to screening and disease management program Resolved, That the Senate— 99 percent, and colon cancer to 64 percent; among members of the Armed Forces and (1) urges reconciliation among the people Whereas the survival rate for lung cancer veterans, and to develop technologically ad- of Haiti, including a government led by is still only 15 percent and a similar coordi- vanced diagnostic programs for the early de- President-elect Rene Preval that respects nated and comprehensive research effort is tection of lung cancer; the rights of all political parties; required to achieve increases in lung cancer (4) appoint the Lung Cancer Scientific and (2) supports the holding of the second survivability rates; Medical Advisory Committee comprised of round of parliamentary elections as soon as

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In our Whereas many college students pay more peacekeepers from Brazil will stay in Haiti meeting I stressed to him the impor- in interest on their credit cards than on for as long as the new government in Haiti tant role he must now play to ensure their student loans; needs them; that his government respects the Whereas a 2004 Survey of States by the Na- (4) strongly encourages MINUSTAH to rights of all political parties and main- tional Council on Economic Education found maintain the current elevated troop levels tains its legitimacy with the Haitian that 49 States include the subject of econom- and to raise significantly the numbers of people and the international commu- ics in their elementary and secondary edu- UNPOL police forces; nity. Mr. Preval has a unique oppor- cation standards, and 38 States include per- (5) urges the international community to sonal finance, up from 48 and 31 States, re- continue to support MINUSTAH, to fulfill tunity at this historical juncture to spectively, in 2002; the pledges made at the July 2004 Inter- move Haiti in the right direction. Whereas a 2004 study by the JumpStart Co- national Donors Conference, and to plan for Doing so will ensure that Haiti attains alition for Personal Financial Literacy a new multi-year commitment of support at its proper place within the community found that high school seniors scored higher a new donor’s conference to be held no later of free and democratic nations. Only by than their previous class on an exam about than July 2006; constantly striving to enhance the lib- credit cards, retirement funds, insurance, (6) recommends the creation of an effective erties and opportunities of the average and other personal finance basics for the demobilization, disarmament, and reintegra- Haitian can Mr. Preval be an effective first time since 1997; tion program to encompass former military Whereas, in spite of the improvement in members and gangs; steward of Haiti’s dreams. test scores, 65 percent of all participating (7) recommends that the new government f students still failed the exam; cooperate fully with MINUSTAH in assuring Whereas individuals develop personal fi- police and judiciary reform; and SENATE RESOLUTION 410—DESIG- nancial management skills and lifelong hab- (8) supports assistance from the United NATING APRIL 2006 AS ‘‘FINAN- its during their childhood; States Government for the reconstruction of CIAL LITERACY MONTH’’ Whereas personal financial education is es- Haiti, including programs supporting job cre- sential to ensure that individuals are pre- Mr. AKAKA (for himself, Mr. SAR- ation, governance and rule of law, protection pared to manage money, credit, and debt, of the environment, social development, and BANES, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. LAUTENBERG, and become responsible workers, heads of reconstruction of basic infrastructure. Mr. KOHL, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. TALENT, households, investors, entrepreneurs, busi- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DODD, Mr. ness leaders, and citizens; dent, Haiti’s recent election has re- MARTINEZ, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. DURBIN, Whereas Congress found it important to focused the eyes of the international Mr. INOUYE, Mr. DEMINT, and Mr. BAU- coordinate Federal financial literacy efforts CUS) submitted the following resolu- and formulate a national strategy; and community on that country, its re- Whereas, in light of that finding, Congress markable successes, and its continuing tion; which was considered and agreed to: established the Financial Literacy and Edu- challenges. We must remind ourselves cation Commission in 2003 and designated that although less than two months S. RES. 410 the Office of Financial Education of the De- ago the Haitian people elected Rene Whereas the personal savings rate of partment of the Treasury to provide support Preval as their next President. Haiti’s United States citizens in 2005 was negative for the Commission: Now, therefore, be it GDP per capita is $361, with over 65 0.5 percent, marking the first time that the Resolved, That the Senate— percent of the population below the rate has been negative since the Great De- (1) designates April 2006 as ‘‘Financial Lit- poverty line. Half of all Haitians have pression year of 1933; eracy Month’’ to raise public awareness no access to clean water, and nearly Whereas in 2005, only 42 percent of workers about— or their spouses calculated the amount that (A) the importance of financial education half cannot read or write. In this con- they needed to save for retirement, down in the United States; and text the Haitian achievement of an from 53 percent in 2000; (B) the serious consequences that may re- election is even more extraordinary. Whereas the 2005 Retirement Confidence sult from a lack of understanding about per- The international community took Survey found that a majority of workers be- sonal finances; and notice of Haiti’s difficulties and its lieve that they are behind schedule on their (2) calls on the Federal Government, achievements, pledging over a billion retirement savings and that their debt is a States, localities, schools, nonprofit organi- dollars in support of Haiti’s Interim problem; zations, businesses, and the citizens of the Cooperation Framework in July 2004 at Whereas during the third quarter of 2005, United States to observe the month with ap- the International Donors Conference. the household debt of United States citizens propriate programs and activities. Some of this money has arrived in reached $11,000,000,000; f Whereas during the third quarter of 2005, Haiti and is benefiting the Haitian peo- individuals serviced their debt with a record SENATE RESOLUTION 411—RECOG- ple while other pledges remain 13.75 percent of after-tax income; NIZING A MILESTONE IN THE unfulfilled. We are in a critical time in Whereas nearly 1,600,000 individuals filed HISTORY OF GALLAUDET UNI- Haiti; we need to ensure that the prom- for bankruptcy in 2004; VERSITY ised money arrives and is used in a way Whereas approximately 75,000,000 individ- that will improve the lives of all Hai- uals remain credit-challenged and unbanked, Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. tians. or are not using insured, mainstream finan- MCCAIN, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. KENNEDY, That’s why today I am submitting a cial institutions; Mr. ENZI, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. ISAKSON, Senate resolution along with my col- Whereas expanding access to the main- and Mrs. MURRAY) submitted the fol- stream financial system will provide individ- league, Senator DEWINE that high- lowing resolution; which was consid- uals with less expensive and more secure op- ered and agreed to. lights Haiti’s successes and reminds tions for managing their finances and build- our international partners of their ing wealth; S. RES. 411 commitments to Haiti and of the im- Whereas a greater understanding of and fa- Whereas Gallaudet University grants more portance of promoting stability there. miliarity with financial markets and institu- bachelor’s degrees to deaf people than any The United Nations Stabilization Mis- tions will lead to increased economic activ- other institution of higher learning in the sion in Haiti (MINUSTAH) is author- ity and growth; world, is the only such institution serving ized through August of this year, and it Whereas financial literacy empowers indi- primarily deaf and hard of hearing students, is critical that this important stability viduals to make wise financial decisions and and provides groundbreaking research in the reduces the confusion caused by the increas- field of deafness; operation be continued. Over 40 coun- ingly complex economy of the United States; Whereas, in 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan be- tries have sent personnel to Whereas only 26 percent of individuals who came the first deaf President of Gallaudet MINUSTAH, including Brazil, whose were between the ages of 13 and 21 reported University, and the first deaf president of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva re- that their parents actively taught them how any institution of higher education in the cently announced that Brazil’s peace- to manage money; United States;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 4109 Whereas deaf and hard of hearing grad- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND uates of Gallaudet University serve as lead- TION 84—EXPRESSING THE PROPOSED ers around the globe; SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARD- SA 3175. Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mr. Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan graduated from ING A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT OBAMA) submitted an amendment intended Gallaudet University in 1970 with a B.A. in BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2349, to Psychology, and received both a master’s de- AND TAIWAN provide greater transparency in the legisla- gree and a doctorate in Psychology from tive process; which was ordered to lie on the University of Tennessee by 1973; Mr. KYL (for himself, Mr. BAUCUS, table. Whereas, before his appointment as presi- and Mr. LOTT) submitted the following SA 3176. Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. dent, Dr. I. King Jordan served as the Chair concurrent resolution; which was re- MCCAIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. OBAMA) of the Department of Psychology and Dean ferred to the Committee on Finance: proposed an amendment to amendment SA of the College of Liberal Arts and Science at 2944 submitted by Mr. WYDEN (for himself, S. CON. RES. 84 Gallaudet University; Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. INHOFE) to the bill S. Whereas for more than 50 years a close re- 2349, supra. Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan was a research lationship has existed between the United SA 3177. Mr. COBURN submitted an fellow at Donaldson’s School for the Deaf in States and Taiwan, which has been of enor- amendment intended to be proposed by him Edinburgh, Scotland, an exchange scholar at mous economic, cultural, and strategic ad- to the bill S. 2349, supra; which was ordered Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, vantage to both countries; to lie on the table. and a lecturer at schools in Paris, Toulouse, Whereas on November 16, 2005, President SA 3178. Mr. OBAMA (for himself, Mr. and Marseille, France; Bush noted the strong ties between the COBURN, and Mr. FEINGOLD) submitted an Whereas, from 1997 to 2001, Dr. I. King Jor- United States and Taiwan, saying Taiwan is amendment intended to be proposed by him dan led the first comprehensive capital cam- a ‘‘free and democratic Chinese society’’, and to the bill S. 2349, supra; which was ordered paign for Gallaudet University and success- that economic reforms have made it ‘‘one of to lie on the table. fully raised nearly $40,000,000, which was used the world’s most important trading part- SA 3179. Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself, Ms. by the University to strengthen academic ners’’; COLLINS, Mr. OBAMA, and Mr. MCCAIN) sub- programs, increase the endowment, and con- Whereas on January 1, 2002, Taiwan was of- mitted an amendment intended to be pro- struct the Student Academic Center; ficially admitted into the World Trade Orga- posed by him to the bill S. 2349, supra; which nization under the name of the ‘‘Separate was ordered to lie on the table. Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan established the Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, SA 3180. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an President’s Fellow program to increase the Kinmen and Matsu’’ (TPKM), and this acces- amendment intended to be proposed by her number of deaf and hard of hearing faculty sion has reduced Taiwanese tariffs and has to the bill S. 2349, supra; which was ordered members by providing support for deaf and increased market access to foreign invest- to lie on the table. hard of hearing college graduates to com- ment; SA 3181. Mr. REID (for Mr. BYRD) sub- plete their terminal degree; Whereas on August 6, 2002, the President mitted an amendment intended to be pro- Whereas in 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan pro- signed into law the Trade Act of 2002, which posed by Mr. REID to the bill S. 2349, supra; claimed to the world, ‘‘Deaf people can do by request, was extended until June 30, 2007, which was ordered to lie on the table. anything, except hear.’’; providing for an expedited procedure for con- SA 3182. Mr. REID (for Mr. BYRD) sub- mitted an amendment intended to be pro- Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan is a strong ad- gressional consideration of international trade agreements; posed by Mr. REID to the bill S. 2349 , supra; vocate on the national and international Whereas a 2002 report issued by the United which was ordered to lie on the table. level for deaf people and people of all disabil- States International Trade Commission SA 3183. Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mr. ities, and was a lead witness in support of found some sectors of the United States OBAMA) submitted an amendment intended the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 economy, such as exports of motor vehicles, to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2349, (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘ADA’’) rice, and fish would increase significantly, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. during a joint session of Congress prior to and other food exports to Taiwan would in- the passage of ADA; f crease by more than 100 percent, if the Whereas in July 2005, Dr. I. King Jordan re- United States entered into a free trade TEXT OF AMENDMENTS—MARCH 9, ceived the George Bush Medal for the Em- agreement with Taiwan; 2006 powerment of People with Disabilities, an Whereas the United States is Taiwan’s SA 2981. Mr. ENSIGN (for himself award established to honor those individuals third largest trading partner, and Taiwan is and Mr. MCCAIN) submitted an amend- who perform outstanding service to encour- the eighth largest trading partner of the age the spirit of ADA throughout the world; United States; ment intended to be proposed by him Whereas Taiwan is the sixth largest mar- to the bill S. 2349, to provide greater Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan served in the transparency in the legislative process; Navy from 1962 to 1966; ket for United States agricultural products, while in terms of per capita consumption, which was ordered to lie on the table; Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan has shared Taiwan is the world’s second largest con- as follows: nearly 38 years of marriage with Linda sumer, the third largest buyer of United On page 3, strike line 9 and all that follows Kephart, with whom he has two children, States beef and corn, the fifth largest buyer through page 4, line 20, and insert the fol- King and Heidi; of United States soybeans, and the eighth lowing: Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan is a strong sup- largest buyer of United States wheat; (a) IN GENERAL.—A point of order may be porter of physical fitness and has completed Whereas Taiwan has become the world’s made by any Senator against consideration more than 200 marathons and 40 100-mile largest producer of information technology of a conference report that includes any new marathons; hardware, and ranks first in the production or general legislation, any unauthorized ap- of notebook computers, monitors, mother- Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan will retire as propriation, or new matter or nongermane boards, and scanners; matter not committed to the conferees by ei- the first deaf president of Gallaudet Univer- Whereas the United States is an important sity on December 31, 2006; and ther House. The point of order shall be made supplier of electrical machinery and appli- and voted on separately for each item in vio- Whereas Dr. I King Jordan is an accom- ances, transport equipment, scientific in- lation of this section. plished, respected leader who devoted his life struments, and chemical products to Taiwan; (b) DISPOSITION.—If the point of order to Gallaudet University and efforts to im- Whereas Taiwan purchases nearly the same against a conference report under subsection prove the quality of life for individuals who amount of goods and services from the (a) is sustained, then— are deaf or hard of hearing, and individuals United States as all the countries with re- (1) the matter in such conference report with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it spect to which the United States is currently shall be deemed to have been struck; negotiating free trade agreements; and Resolved, That the Senate— (2) when all other points of order under Whereas the United States and Taiwan this section have been disposed of— (1) Recognizes the achievement of Gal- have already signed more than 140 bilateral (A) the Senate shall proceed to consider laudet University; its leadership, faculty and agreements: Now, therefore, be it the question of whether the Senate should students; and Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- recede from its amendment to the House bill, (2) expresses appreciation to Dr. I. King resentatives concurring), That it is the sense or its disagreement to the amendment of the Jordan for his many years of dedicated serv- of the Congress that the United States House, and concur with a further amend- ice to Gallaudet University, to the deaf and should increase trade opportunities with Tai- ment, which further amendment shall con- hard of hearing community, and to all indi- wan by launching negotiations to enter into sist of only that portion of the conference re- viduals with disabilities. a free trade agreement with Taiwan. port not deemed to have been struck;

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Ms. COLLINS (for herself, This section may be waived or suspended in (3) an itemized breakdown of each trans- Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. the Senate only by an affirmative vote of 3⁄5 action, including funding agency, program OBAMA) proposed an amendment to of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An source, and a description of the purpose of amendment SA 2944 submitted by Mr. affirmative vote of 3⁄5 of the Members of the each funding action; WYDEN (for himself, Mr. GRASSLEY, and Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be re- (4) the location of the entity and primary quired in the Senate to sustain an appeal of location of performance, including the city, Mr. INHOFE) to the bill S. 2349, to pro- the ruling of the Chair on a point of order State congressional district, and country; vide greater transparency in the legis- raised under this section. (5) a unique identifier for each such entity lative process; as follows: (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: and parent entity, should the entity be (1)(A) The term ‘‘unauthorized appropria- TITLE—SENATE OFFICE OF PUBLIC owned by another entity; and tion’’ means an appropriation— INTEGRITY (6) any other relevant information. (i) not specifically authorized by law or (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: SEC. 11. ESTABLISHMENT OF SENATE OFFICE OF Treaty stipulation (unless the appropriation PUBLIC INTEGRITY. (1) ENTITY.—The term ‘‘entity’’— has been specifically authorized by an Act or (A) includes— There is established, as an office within resolution previously passed by the Senate (i) a corporation; the Senate, the Senate Office of Public In- during the same session or proposed in pur- tegrity (referred to in this title as the ‘‘Of- suance of an estimate submitted in accord- (ii) an association; (iii) a partnership; fice’’). ance with law); or SEC. 12. DIRECTOR. (ii) the amount of which exceeds the (iv) a limited liability company; (a) APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR.— amount specifically authorized by law or (v) a limited liability partnership; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Office shall be headed Treaty stipulation (or specifically author- (vi) any other legal business entity; by a Director who shall be appointed by the ized by an Act or resolution previously (vii) grantees, contractors, and, on and President Pro Tempore of the Senate upon passed by the Senate during the same session after October 1, 2007, subgrantees and sub- the joint recommendation of the majority or proposed in pursuance of an estimate sub- contractors; and leader of the Senate and the minority leader mitted in accordance with law) to be appro- (viii) any State or locality; and of the Senate. The selection and appoint- priated. (B) does not include— ment of the Director shall be without regard (B) An appropriation is not specifically au- (i) an individual recipient of Federal as- to political affiliation and solely on the basis thorized if it is restricted or directed to, or sistance; of fitness to perform the duties of the Office. authorized to be obligated or expended for (ii) a Federal employee; or the benefit of, an identifiable person, pro- (iii) a grant or contract of a nature that (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Director shall gram, project, entity, or jurisdiction by ear- could be reasonably expected to cause dam- possess demonstrated integrity, independ- marking or other specification, whether by age to national security. ence, and public credibility and shall have name or description, in a manner that is so (2) FEDERAL FUNDING.—The term ‘‘federal training or experience in law enforcement, restricted, directed, or authorized that it ap- funding’’— the judiciary, civil or criminal litigation, or plies only to a single identifiable person, (A) means Federal financial assistance and as a member of a Federal, State, or local eth- program, project, entity, or jurisdiction, un- expenditures that include grants, contracts, ics enforcement agency. less the identifiable person, program, subgrants, subcontracts, loans, awards and (b) VACANCY.—A vacancy in the director- project, entity, or jurisdiction to which the other forms of financial assistance; and ship shall be filled in the manner in which restriction, direction, or authorization ap- (B) does not include credit card trans- the original appointment was made. plies is described or otherwise clearly identi- actions or minor purchases. (c) TERM OF OFFICE.—The Director shall fied in a law or Treaty stipulation (or an Act (3) SEARCHABLE DATABASE WEBSITE.—The serve for a term of 5 years and may be re- or resolution previously passed by the Sen- term ‘‘searchable database website’’ means a appointed. ate during the same session or in the esti- website that allows the public to— (d) REMOVAL.— mate submitted in accordance with law) that (A) search Federal funding by name of en- (1) AUTHORITY.—The Director may be re- specifically provides for the restriction, di- tity, parent entity, or type of industry, geog- moved by the President Pro Tempore of the rection, or authorization of appropriation for raphy, including location of the entity and Senate upon the joint recommendation of such person, program, project, entity, or ju- the primary location of the performance, the Senate majority and minority leaders risdiction. amounts and types of federal funding, pro- for— (2) The term ‘‘new or general legislation’’ gram sources, type of activity being per- (A) disability that substantially prevents has the meaning given that term when it is formed, time factors such as fiscal years or the Director from carrying out the duties of used in paragraph 2 of Rule XVI of the multiple fiscal years, and other relevant in- the Director; Standing Rules of the Senate. formation; and (B) inefficiency; (3) The term ‘‘new matter’’ means any (B) download data included in subpara- (C) neglect of duty; or matter not committed to conferees by either graph (A) including outcomes from searches. (D) malfeasance, including a felony or con- House. (c) WEBSITE.—The database website estab- duct involving moral turpitude. (4) The term ‘‘nongermane matter’’ has the lished by this section— (2) STATEMENT OF REASONS.—In removing meaning given that term when it is used in (1) shall not be considered in compliance if the Director, a statement of the reasons for Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Sen- it links to FPDS, Grants.gov or other exist- removal shall be provided in writing to the ate. ing websites and databases, unless each of Director. those sites has information from all agencies (e) COMPENSATION.—The Director shall be f and each category of information required to compensated at the annual rate of basic pay TEXT OF AMENDMENTS be itemized can be searched electronically by prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United SA 3175. Mr. COBURN (for himself field in a single search; (2) shall provide an opportunity for the States Code. and Mr. OBAMA) submitted an amend- public to provide input about the utility and SEC. 13. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE OFFICE. ment intended to be proposed by him of the site and recommendations for im- (a) DUTIES.—The Office is authorized— to the bill S. 2349, to provide greater provements; and (1) to investigate any alleged violation by transparency in the legislative process; (3) shall be updated at least quarterly a Member, officer, or employee of the Sen- which was ordered to lie on the table; every fiscal year. ate, of any rule or other standard of conduct as follows: (d) AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Direc- applicable to the conduct of such Member, At the appropriate place, insert the fol- tor of OMB shall provide guidance to agency officer, or employee under applicable Senate lowing: heads to ensure compliance with this sec- rules in the performance of his duties or the SEC. ll. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ENTITIES RE- tion. discharge of his responsibilities; CEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING. (e) REPORT.—The Director of OMB shall an- (2) to present a case of probable ethics vio- (a) IN GENERAL.—Effective beginning Janu- nually report to the Senate Committee on lations to the Select Committee on Ethics of ary 1, 2007, the Office of Management and Homeland Security and Government Affairs the Senate;

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(3) to make recommendations to the Select submit information to the Director that (B) FINAL DECISION.—The Select Committee Committee on Ethics of the Senate that it there are not sufficient grounds to conduct on Ethics shall vote upon whether the indi- report to the appropriate Federal or State an investigation. vidual who is the subject of the investigation authorities any substantial evidence of a vio- (5) NOTICE TO COMMITTEE.—Whenever the has violated any rules or other standards of lation by a Member, officer, or employee of Director determines that there are sufficient conduct applicable to that individual in his the Senate of any law applicable to the per- grounds to conduct an investigation— official capacity. Such votes shall be a roll- formance of his duties or the discharge of his (A) the Director shall notify the Select call vote of the full committee, a quorum responsibilities, which may have been dis- Committee on Ethics of the Senate of this being present. The committee shall issue a closed in an investigation by the Office; and determination; and public report which shall include the vote of (4) subject to review by the Select Com- (B) the committee may overrule the deter- each member of the committee on such roll- mittee on Ethics to approve, or deny ap- mination of the Director if, within 10 legisla- call vote. proval, of trips as provided for in paragraph tive days— (d) SANCTIONS.—Whenever the Select Com- 2(f) of rule XXXV of the Standing Rules of (i) the committee by an affirmative, roll- mittee on Ethics of the Senate finds that an the Senate. call vote of two-thirds of the full committee ethics violation has occurred, the Director (b) POWERS.— votes to overrule the determination of the shall recommend appropriate sanctions to (1) OBTAINING INFORMATION.—Upon request Director; the committee and whether a matter should of the Office, the head of any agency or in- (ii) the committee issues a public report on be referred to the Department of Justice for strumentality of the Government shall fur- the matter; and investigation. nish information deemed necessary by the (iii) the vote of each member of the com- SEC. 15. PROCEDURAL RULES. Director to enable the Office to carry out its mittee on such roll-call vote is included in (a) PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN INVESTIGA- duties. the report. TIONS.—No investigation shall be undertaken (2) REFERRALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUS- (b) CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS.— by the Office of any alleged violation of a TICE.—Whenever the Director has reason to (1) IN GENERAL.—If the Director determines law, rule, regulation, or standard of conduct believe that a violation of law may have oc- that there are sufficient grounds to conduct not in effect at the time of the alleged viola- curred, he shall refer that matter to the Se- an investigation and his determination is tion. lect Committee on Ethics with a rec- not overruled under subsection (a)(5), the Di- (b) DISCLOSURE.—Information or testimony ommendation as to whether the matter rector shall conduct an investigation to de- received, or the contents of a complaint or should be referred to the Department of Jus- termine if probable cause exists that a viola- the fact of its filing, or recommendations tice or other appropriate authority for inves- tion occurred. made by the Director to the committee, may tigation or other action. (2) AUTHORITY.—As part of an investiga- be publicly disclosed by the Director or by SEC. 14. INVESTIGATIONS AND INTERACTION tion, the Director may— the staff of the Office only if authorized by WITH THE SENATE SELECT COM- (A) administer oaths; the Select Committee on Ethics of the Sen- MITTEE ON ETHICS. (B) issue subpoenas; ate. (a) INITIATION OF ENFORCEMENT MATTERS.— (C) compel the attendance of witnesses and SEC. 16. SOPI EMPLOYEES UNDER THE CONGRES- (1) IN GENERAL.—An investigation may be the production of papers, books, accounts, SIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. initiated by the filing of a complaint with documents, and testimony; and Section 101 of the Congressional Account- the Office by a Member of Congress or an (D) himself, or by delegation to Office ability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 3) is amended— outside complainant, or by the Office on its staff, take the deposition of witnesses. (1) in paragraph (3)— own initiative, based on any information in (3) REFUSAL TO OBEY.—If a person disobeys (A) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘or’’; its possession. The Director shall not accept or refuses to comply with a subpoena, or if a (B) in subparagraph (I), by striking the pe- a complaint concerning a Member of Con- witness refuses to testify to a matter, he riod and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and gress within 60 days of an election involving may be held in contempt of Congress. (C) by adding at the end the following: such Member. (4) ENFORCEMENT.—If the Director deter- ‘‘(J) the Office of Public Integrity.’’; and (2) FILED COMPLAINT.— mines that the Director is limited in the Di- (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘and the (A) TIMING.—In the case of a complaint rector’s ability to obtain documents, testi- Office of Technology Assessment’’ and in- that is filed, the Director shall within 30 mony, and other information needed as part serting ‘‘the Office of Technology Assess- days make an initial determination as to of an investigation because of potential con- ment, and the Senate Office of Public Integ- whether the complaint should be dismissed stitutional, statutory, or rules restrictions, rity’’. or whether there are sufficient grounds to or due to lack of compliance, the Director SEC. 17. EFFECTIVE DATE. conduct an investigation. The subject of the may refer the matter to the Select Com- (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided by complaint shall be provided by the Director mittee on Ethics of the Senate for consider- subsection (b), this title shall take effect on with an opportunity during the 30-day period ation and appropriate action by the com- January 1, 2007. to challenge the complaint. mittee. The committee shall promptly act (b) EXCEPTION.—Section 312 shall take ef- (B) DISMISSAL.—The Director may dismiss on a request under this paragraph. fect upon the date of enactment of this Act. a complaint if the Director determines— (c) PRESENTATION OF CASE TO SENATE SE- (i) the complaint fails to state a violation; LECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS.— SA 3177. Mr. COBURN. submitted an (ii) there is a lack of credible evidence of a (1) NOTICE TO COMMITTEES.—If the Director amendment intended to be proposed by violation; or determines, upon conclusion of an investiga- (iii) the violation is inadvertent, technical, tion, that probable cause exists that an eth- him to the bill S. 2349, to provide great- or otherwise of a de minimis nature. ics violation has occurred, the Director shall er transparency in the legislative proc- (C) REFERRAL.—In any case where the Di- notify the Select Committee on Ethics of the ess; which was ordered to lie on the rector decides to dismiss a complaint, the Senate of this determination. table; as follows: Director may refer the case to the Select (2) COMMITTEE DECISION.—The Select Com- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Committee on Ethics of the Senate under mittee on Ethics may overrule the deter- lowing: paragraph (3) to determine if the complaint mination of the Director if, within 30 legisla- SEC. ll. LOBBYING DISCLOSURE AND PUBLIC is frivolous. tive days— AVAILABILITY OF FORMS FILED BY (3) FRIVOLOUS COMPLAINTS.—If the Select (A) the committee by an affirmative, roll- RECIPIENTS OF FEDERAL FUNDS Committee on Ethics of the Senate deter- call vote of two-thirds of the full committee AND CONTRACTS. mines that a complaint is frivolous, the com- votes to overrule the determination of the (a) LOBBYING DISCLOSURE.—Section mittee may notify the Director not to accept Director; 1352(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is any future complaint filed by that same per- (B) the committee issues a public report on amended— son and the complainant may be required to the matter; and (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ pay for the costs of the Office resulting from (C) the vote of each member of the com- after the semicolon; such complaint. The Director may refer the mittee on such roll-call vote is included in (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- matter to the Department of Justice to col- the report. riod and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and lect such costs. (3) DETERMINATION AND RULING.— (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION.—For any (A) REFERRAL.—If the Director determines ‘‘(C) an itemization of any funds spent by investigation conducted by the Office at its there is probable cause that an ethics viola- the person for lobbying on a calendar year own initiative, the Director shall make a tion has occurred and the Director’s deter- basis.’’. preliminary determination of whether there mination is not overruled, the Director shall (b) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Section 1352(b) are sufficient grounds to conduct an inves- present the case and evidence to the Select of title 31, United States Code, is amended by tigation. Before making that determination, Committee on Ethics of the Senate to hear adding at the end the following: the subject of the investigation shall be pro- and make a determination pursuant to its ‘‘(7) Declarations required to be filed by vided by the Director with an opportunity to rules. paragraph (1) shall be made available by the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE March 28, 2006 Office of Management and Budget on a pub- (D) malfeasance, including a felony or con- clude all necessary equipment and lic, fully searchable website that shall be up- duct involving moral turpitude. incidentals required for the proper func- dated quarterly.’’. (2) STATEMENT OF REASONS.—In removing tioning of the Office. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments the Director, a statement of the reasons for (e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AND made by this section shall take effect 6 removal shall be provided in writing to the OTHER ASSISTANCE.— months after the date of enactment of this Director. (1) IN GENERAL.—Upon the request of the Act. (e) COMPENSATION.—The Director shall be Director, the Architect of the Capitol and compensated at the annual rate of basic pay the Administrator of General Services shall SA 3178. Mr. OBAMA (for himself, prescribed for level V of the Executive provide to the Director on a nonreimbursable Mr. COBURN, and Mr. FEINGOLD) sub- Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United basis such administrative support services as mitted an amendment intended to be States Code. the Commission may request. proposed by him to the bill S. 2349, to SEC. 303. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE OFFICE. (2) ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.—In addition to the assistance set forth in paragraph (1), de- provide greater transparency in the (a) DUTIES.—The Office is authorized— (1) to receive, monitor, and oversee reports partments and agencies of the United States legislative process; which was ordered filed by registered lobbyists under the Lob- may provide the Director such services, to lie on the table; as follows: bying Disclosure Act of 1995; funds, facilities, staff, and other support At the appropriate place insert the fol- (2) to assume all other responsibilities and services as the Director may deem advisable lowing: authorities of the Secretary of the Senate and as may be authorized by law. SEC. ll. BAN ON IN OFFICE EMPLOYMENT NE- and the Clerk of the House of Representa- (f) USE OF MAILS.—The Office may use the GOTIATIONS. tives under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of United States mails in the same manner and Rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the 1995; under the same conditions as Federal agen- Senate is amended by adding at the end the (3) to refer to the Select Committee on cies and shall, for purposes of the frank, be following: Ethics of the Senate and Committee on considered a commission of Congress as de- ‘‘13. (a) A member of the Senate shall not Standard of Official Conduct of the House of scribed in section 3215 of title 39, United negotiate or have any arrangement con- Representatives, as appropriate, any infor- States Code. cerning prospective private employment if a mation it comes across that relates to a pos- (g) PRINTING.—For purposes of costs relat- conflict of interest or an appearance of a sible violation of ethics rules or standards of ing to printing and binding, including the conflict of interest might exist. the relevant body; cost of personnel detailed from the Govern- ‘‘(b) An employee of the Senate earning in (4) to conduct periodic and random reviews ment Printing Office, the Office shall be excess of 75 percent of the salary paid to a and audits of reports filed with it to ensure deemed to be a committee of the Congress. Senator shall recuse himself or herself from compliance with all applicable laws and SEC. 305. EXPENSES. working on legislation if a conflict of inter- rules; and (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— est or an appearance of a conflict of interest (5) to provide informal guidance to reg- There are authorized to be appropriated such might exist as a result of negotiations for istrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act sums as may be necessary to carry out this prospective private employment. of 1995 of their responsibilities under such title. ‘‘(c) The Select Committee on Ethics shall Act. (b) FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERV- develop guidelines concerning conduct which (b) POWERS.— ICES.—The Director may place orders and is covered by this paragraph.’’. (1) OBTAINING INFORMATION.— enter into agreements for goods and services (A) IN GENERAL.—Upon request of the Of- with the head of any agency, or major orga- SA 3179. Mr. LIEBERMAN (for him- fice, the head of any agency or instrumen- nizational unit within an agency, in the leg- self, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. OBAMA, and Mr. tality of the Government shall furnish infor- islative or executive branch of the Govern- ment in the same manner and to the same MCCAIN) submitted an amendment in- mation deemed necessary by the Director to extent as agencies are authorized to do so tended to be processed by him to the enable the Office to carry out its duties. (B) INVESTIGATION BY DOJ.—In the event under sections 1535 and 1536 of title 31, bill S. 2349, to provide greater trans- that the Office, due to failure of a person to United States Code. parency in the legislative process; comply with a request for information, is un- SEC. 306. TRANSFER OF RECORDS. which was ordered to lie on the table; able to determine whether a violation of the Not later than 90 days after the effective as follows: Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 has oc- date of this Act, the Office of Public Records At the end of the bill, add the following: curred, the Office may refer the matter to in the Senate and the Office of Clerk of the the Department of Justice for it to inves- House of Representatives shall transfer all TITLE III—OFFICE OF LOBBYING tigate whether a violation of the Act may records to the Office with respect to their DISCLOSURE have occurred. former duties under the Lobbying Disclosure SEC. 301. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF LOB- (2) REFERRALS TO DOJ.—Whenever the Di- Act of 1995. BYING DISCLOSURE. rector has reason to believe that a violation SEC. 307. TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION TO OF- There is established, as an independent of- of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 may FICE OF LOBBYING DISCLOSURE. fice within the legislative branch of the Gov- have occurred, he shall refer that matter to (a) FILING OF REGISTRATIONS.—Section 4 of ernment, the Office of Lobbying Disclosure the Department of Justice for it to inves- the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. (referred to in this title as the ‘‘Office’’). tigate. 1603) is amended— SEC. 302. DIRECTOR. (3) GENERAL AUDITS.—The Director shall (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘Sec- (a) APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR.—The Office have the authority to conduct general audits retary of the Senate and the Clerk of the shall be headed by a Director who shall be of filings under the Lobbying Disclosure Act House of Representatives’’ and inserting ‘‘Of- appointed by agreement of the Speaker of of 1995. fice of Lobbying Disclosure’’; and the House of Representatives, the majority SEC. 304. ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF. (2) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘Sec- leader of the Senate, and the minority lead- (a) STAFF AND SUPPORT SERVICES.—The Di- retary of the Senate and the Clerk of the ers of the House of Representatives and the rector may appoint and fix the compensation House of Representatives’’ and inserting ‘‘Of- Senate. The selection and appointment of of such staff as the Director considers nec- fice of Lobbying Disclosure’’. the Director shall be without regard to polit- essary. (b) REPORTS BY REGISTERED LOBBYISTS.— ical affiliation and solely on the basis of fit- (b) APPLICABILITY OF CIVIL SERVICE Section 5(a) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act ness to perform the duties of the Office. LAWS.—The Director and other members of of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1604(a)) is amended by strik- (b) VACANCY.—A vacancy in the director- the staff of the Office shall be appointed ing ‘‘Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk ship shall be filled in the manner in which without regard to the provisions of title 5, of the House of Representatives’’ and insert- the original appointment was made. United States Code, governing appointments ing ‘‘Office of Lobbying Disclosure’’. (c) TERM OF OFFICE.—The Director shall in the competitive service. (c) DISCLOSURE AND ENFORCEMENT.—Sec- serve for a term of 5 years and may be re- (c) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—The Direc- tion 6(a) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of appointed. tor may procure temporary and intermittent 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1605) is amended by striking (d) REMOVAL.— services under section 3109(b) of title 5, ‘‘Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of (1) AUTHORITY.—The Director may be re- United States Code. the House of Representatives’’ and inserting moved by a majority of the appointing au- (d) PHYSICAL FACILITIES.—The Architect of ‘‘Office of Lobbying Disclosure’’. thority for— the Capitol, in consultation with the appro- (d) PENALTIES.—Section 7 of the Lobbying (A) disability that substantially prevents priate entities in the legislative branch, Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1606) is the Director from carrying out the duties of shall locate and provide suitable office space amended by striking ‘‘Secretary of the Sen- the Director; for the operation of the Office on a nonreim- ate or the Clerk of the House of Representa- (B) inefficiency; bursable basis. The facilities shall serve as tives’’ and inserting ‘‘Office of Lobbying Dis- (C) neglect of duty; or the headquarters of the Office and shall in- closure’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 4113 (e) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.—Section 8(c) (1) FINAL REPORT.—Two years after the the Senate and the public that a hear- of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 date of enactment of this Act, the Commis- ing has been scheduled before the Sub- U.S.C. 1607(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘Sec- sion shall submit to Congress a final report committee on National Parks of the retary of the Senate or the Clerk of the containing information described in sub- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- House of Representatives’’ and inserting ‘‘Of- section (a). fice of Lobbying Disclosure’’. sources. (f) ESTIMATES BASED ON TAX REPORTING SA 3182. Mr. REID (for Mr. BYRD) The hearing will be held on Thurs- SYSTEM.—Section 15(c)(1) of the Lobbying submitted an amendment intended to day, April 6, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. in room Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1610(c)(1)) is be proposed by Mr. REID to the bill S. SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Office amended by striking ‘‘Secretary of the Sen- 2349, to provide greater transparency in Building in Washington, DC. ate and the Clerk of the House of Represent- the legislative process; which was or- The purpose of the hearing is to re- atives’’ and inserting ‘‘Office of Lobbying ceive testimony on the following bills: Disclosure’’. dered to lie on the table; as follows: On page 46, after line 7, insert the fol- S. 1510, a bill to designate as wilderness SEC. 308. OFFICE EMPLOYEES UNDER THE CON- GRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. lowing: certain lands within the Rocky Moun- Section 101 of the Congressional Account- (d) LIMIT ON COMMISSION AUTHORITY.—The tain National Park in the State of Col- ability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 3) is amended— Commission shall not conduct any law en- orado; S. 1719 and H.R. 1492, bills to (1) in paragraph (3)— forcement investigation, function as a court provide for the preservation of the his- (A) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘or’’; of law, or otherwise usurp the duties and re- toric confinement sites where Japanese sponsibilities of the ethics committee of the (B) in subparagraph (I), by striking the pe- Americans were detained during World riod and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and House of Representatives or the Senate. Strike Sec. 266(a)(2) and (b). War II, and for other purposes; S. 1957, (C) by adding at the end the following: a bill to authorize the Secretary of In- ‘‘(J) the Office of Lobbying Disclosure.’’; SA 3183. Mr. COBURN (for himself and terior to convey to The Missouri River and Mr. OBAMA) submitted an amend- (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘and the Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Office of Technology Assessment’’ and in- ment intended to be proposed by him Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, serting ‘‘the Office of Technology Assess- to the bill S. 2349, to provide greater Inc. certain Federal land associated ment, and the Office of Lobbying Disclo- transparency in the legislative process; with the Lewis and Clark National His- sure’’. which was ordered to lie on the table; toric Trail in Nebraska, to be used as SEC. 309. PROHIBITION ON FILING AND OTHER as follows: an historical interpretive site along ASSOCIATED FEES. On page 5, strike line 21 through page 6, the trail; S. 2034 and H.R. 394, bills to The Office shall not— line 19, and insert the following: direct the Secretary of the Interior to (1) charge any registrant a fee for filings 72 hours before its consideration. with the Office required under the Lobbying conduct a study to evaluate the signifi- Disclosure Act of 1995; or SEC. 104. AVAILABILITY OF LEGISLATION ON THE cance of the Colonel James Barnett INTERNET. (2) charge such a registrant a fee for ob- Farm in the Commonwealth of Massa- (a) IN GENERAL.— taining an electronic signature for such a fil- chusetts and assess the suitability and (1) AMENDMENT.—Rule XIV of the Standing ing. Rules of the Senate is amended by adding at feasibility of including the farm in the SEC. 310. EFFECTIVE DATE. the end the following: National Park System as part of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided by ‘‘11. (a) It shall not be in order to consider Minute Man National Historical Park, subsection (b), this title shall take effect on a bill or resolution, or conference report and for other purposes; S. 2252, a bill to January 1, 2007. thereon, unless such measure is available to designate the National Museum of (b) EXCEPTION.—Sections 302, 304, and 305 all Members and made available through a shall take effect upon the date of enactment Wildlife Art, located at 2820 Rungius searchable electronic format to the general Road, Jackson, Wyoming, as the Na- of this Act. public by means of the Internet for at least 72 hours before its consideration. tional Museum of Wildlife Art of the SA 3180. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted ‘‘(b) This paragraph may be waived or sus- United States; and S. 2403, a bill to au- an amendment intended to be proposed pended in the Senate only by an affirmative thorize the Secretary of the Interior to by her to the bill S. 2349, to provide vote of 3/5 of the Members, duly chosen and include in the boundaries of the Grand greater transparency in the legislative sworn. An affirmative vote of 3/5 of the Mem- Teton National Park land and interests process; which was ordered to lie on bers of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, in land of the Grand Teton Park Sub- the table; as follows: shall be required in the Senate to sustain an division, and for other purposes. appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point Because of the limited time available On page 5, strike lines 4 through 17 and in- of order raised under this paragraph.’’. sert the following: (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This subsection shall for the hearing, witnesses may testify ‘‘(2) the term ‘out-of-scope earmark’ means take effect 60 days after the date of enact- by invitation only. However, those an earmark that includes any matter not ment of this title. wishing to submit written testimony committed to the conferees by either House; (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 60 for the hearing record should send two and days after the date of enactment of this copies of their testimony to the Com- ‘‘(3) the term ‘assistance’ means budget au- title, the Secretary of the Senate, in con- thority, contract authority, loan authority, mittee on Energy and Natural Re- sultation with the Clerk of the House of Rep- sources, United States Senate, SD–364 and other expenditures, and tax expenditures resentatives, the Government Printing Of- or other revenue items. fice, and the Committee on Rules and Ad- Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash- ‘‘2. It shall not be in order to consider any ministration, shall develop and establish a ington, DC 20510–6150. Senate bill or Senate amendment or con- website capable of complying with the re- For further information, please con- ference report on any bill, including an ap- quirements of paragraph 11 of rule XIV of the tact Tom Lillie, David Szymanski, or propriations bill, a revenue bill, and an au- Standing Rules of the Senate, as added by Sara Zecher. thorizing bill, unless a list of— subsection (a). ‘‘(1) all earmarks in such measure; f ‘‘(2) an explanation of the essential govern- f mental purpose for each earmark; and NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ‘‘(3) an identification of the Member or MEET COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC Members who proposed each out-of-scope WORKS earmark, if any; COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I wish to Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask SA 3181. Mr. REID (for Mr. BYRD) announce that the Committee on Envi- unanimous consent that the Com- submitted an amendment intended to ronment and Public Works will hold an mittee on Foreign Relations be author- be proposed by Mr. REID to the bill S. oversight hearing on Wednesday, ized to meet during the session of the 2349, to provide greater transparency in March 29, at 9:30 a.m., on the impact of Senate on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at the legislative process; which was or- the elimination of MTBE. 9:30 a.m. to hold a hearing on Multilat- dered to lie on the table; as follows: SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL PARKS eral Development Banks. On page 50, strike lines 8 through 13 and in- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sert the following: like to announce for the information of objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE March 28, 2006 COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without LEGISLATIVE SESSION Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under unanimous consent that the Com- SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION the previous order, the Senate will now mittee on Foreign Relations be author- Mr. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask return to legislative session. ized to meet during the session of the unanimous consent that the Sub- f Senate on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at committee on Aviation be authorized 2:30 p.m. to hold a hearing on Nomina- to meet on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at HIGHER EDUCATION EXTENSION tions. 10 a.m., on FAA Budget. ACT OF 2006 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON BIOTERRORISM AND PUBLIC ate proceed to the immediate consider- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask HEALTH PREPAREDNESS ation of Calendar No. 380, H.R. 4911. unanimous consent that the Com- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mittee on Indian Affairs be authorized unanimous consent that the Sub- clerk will report the bill by title. to meet on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at committee on Bioterrorism and Public The assistant legislative clerk read 9:30 a.m. in Room 485 of the Russell Health Preparedness be authorized to as follows: Senate Office Building to conduct a hold a hearing during the session of the A bill (H.R. 4911) to temporarily extend the hearing on S. 1439, the Indian Trust Re- Senate on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at programs under the Higher Education Act of form Act of 2005, Titles II through VI. 10 a.m., in SD–430. 1965, and for other purposes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There being no objection, the Senate objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. proceeded to consider the bill. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL MAN- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask AGEMENT, GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND ask unanimous consent that the bill be unanimous consent that the Senate INTERNATIONAL SECURITY read a third time and passed, the mo- Committee on the Judiciary be author- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask tion to reconsider be laid upon the ized to meet to conduct a hearing on unanimous consent that the sub- table, and that any statements relating ‘‘NSA III: Wartime Executive Powers committee on Federal Financial Man- to the bill be printed in the RECORD. and the FISA Court’’ on Tuesday, agement, Government Information, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without March 28, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 226 and International Security be author- objection, it is so ordered. of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. ized to meet on Tuesday, March 28, The bill (H.R. 4911) was read the third 2006, at 2:30 p.m., for a hearing regard- time and passed. Witness List ing ‘‘Bolstering the Safety Net: Elimi- f nating Medicaid Fraud.’’ Panel I: The Honorable Harold A. FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH Baker, Judge, U.S. District Court for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Central District of Illinois, Urbana, objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I IL; The Honorable Stanley S. Brotman, SUBCOMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT SECURITY AND ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Judge, U.S. District Court of New Jer- AGING ate proceed to the immediate consider- sey, Camden, NJ; The Honorable John Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask ation of S. Res. 410, which was sub- F. Keenan, Judge, U.S. District Court unanimous consent that the Sub- mitted earlier today. for the Southern District of New York committee on Retirement Security and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The New York City, NY; The Honorable Aging be authorized to hold a hearing clerk will report the resolution by Allan Kornblum, Magistrate Judge, during the session of the Senate on title. U.S. District Court for the Northern Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at 2:30 p.m., in The legislative clerk read as follows: District of Florida Gainesville, FL. SD–430. A resolution (S. Res. 410) designating April Panel II: Morton H. Halperin, Senior The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2006 as ‘‘Financial Literacy Month.’’ Fellow, Center for American Progress, objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate Executive Director, Open Society Pol- f proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I icy Center, Washington, DC; David S. EXECUTIVE SESSION Kris, Senior Vice President, Time War- ask unanimous consent that the reso- ner, Inc., New York, NY. lution be agreed to, the preamble be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without EXECUTIVE CALENDAR agreed to, the motion to reconsider be objection, it is so ordered. laid on the table; and that any state- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ments relating to the resolution be PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask printed in the RECORD. ate immediately proceed to executive The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the Perma- session to consider the following nomi- objection, it is so ordered. nent Subcommittee on Investigations nation on today’s Executive Calendar: The resolution (S. Res. 410) was be authorized to meet on Tuesday, No. 596. I further ask unanimous con- agreed to. March 28, 2006, 9:30 a.m., for a hearing sent that the nomination be confirmed, The preamble was agreed to. entitled ‘‘Neutralizing The Nuclear the motion to reconsider be laid upon The resolution, with its preamble, And Radiological Threat: Securing the the table, the President be imme- reads as follows: Global Supply Chain (Part One).’’ diately notified of the Senate’s action, S. RES. 410 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and the Senate then return to legisla- objection, it is so ordered. Whereas the personal savings rate of tive session. United States citizens in 2005 was negative SUBCOMMITTEE ON AIRLAND The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 0.5 percent, marking the first time that the Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. rate has been negative since the Great De- unanimous consent that the Sub- The nomination considered and con- pression year of 1933; committee on Airland be authorized to firmed is as follows: Whereas in 2005, only 42 percent of workers meet during the session of the Senate COAST GUARD or their spouses calculated the amount that they needed to save for retirement, down on March 28, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. in open The following named individual for ap- from 53 percent in 2000; session to receive testimony on Air pointment as Commandant of the United Whereas the 2005 Retirement Confidence States Coast Guard and to the grade indi- Force and Navy tactical aviation pro- Survey found that a majority of workers be- cated under title 14, U.S.C., section 44: grams in review of the Defense author- lieve that they are behind schedule on their ization request for fiscal year 2007 and To be admiral retirement savings and that their debt is a the future years Defense program. Vice Adm. Thad W. Allen, 0000 problem;

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King Jordan is a strong ad- the household debt of United States citizens propriate programs and activities. vocate on the national and international reached $11,000,000,000; f level for deaf people and people of all disabil- Whereas during the third quarter of 2005, ities, and was a lead witness in support of individuals serviced their debt with a record RECOGNIZING A MILESTONE IN the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 13.75 percent of after-tax income; THE HISTORY OF GALLAUDET (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘ADA’’) Whereas nearly 1,600,000 individuals filed UNIVERSITY during a joint session of Congress prior to for bankruptcy in 2004; the passage of ADA; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Whereas approximately 75,000,000 individ- Whereas in July 2005, Dr. I. King Jordan re- uals remain credit-challenged and unbanked, ask unanimous consent the Senate pro- ceived the George Bush Medal for the Em- or are not using insured, mainstream finan- ceed to the immediate consideration of powerment of People with Disabilities, an cial institutions; S. Res. 411, submitted earlier today. award established to honor those individuals Whereas expanding access to the main- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The who perform outstanding service to encour- stream financial system will provide individ- clerk will report the resolution by age the spirit of ADA throughout the world; uals with less expensive and more secure op- title. Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan served in the tions for managing their finances and build- The assistant legislative clerk read Navy from 1962 to 1966; ing wealth; as follows: Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan has shared Whereas a greater understanding of and fa- A resolution (S. Res. 411) recognizing a nearly 38 years of marriage with Linda miliarity with financial markets and institu- milestone in the history of Gallaudet Univer- Kephart, with whom he has two children, tions will lead to increased economic activ- sity. King and Heidi; ity and growth; Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan is a strong sup- Whereas financial literacy empowers indi- There being no objection, the Senate porter of physical fitness and has completed viduals to make wise financial decisions and proceeded to consider the resolution. more than 200 marathons and 40 100-mile reduces the confusion caused by the increas- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I marathons; ingly complex economy of the United States; ask unanimous consent the resolution Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan will retire as Whereas only 26 percent of individuals who be agreed to, the preamble be agreed the first deaf president of Gallaudet Univer- were between the ages of 13 and 21 reported to, the motion to reconsider be laid sity on December 31, 2006; and that their parents actively taught them how upon the table, and any statements be Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan is an accom- to manage money; printed in the RECORD. plished, respected leader who devoted his life Whereas the majority of college seniors The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to Gallaudet University and efforts to im- have 4 or more credit cards, and the average objection, it is so ordered. prove the quality of life for individuals who college senior carries a balance of $3,000; The resolution (S. Res. 411) was are deaf or hard of hearing, and individuals Whereas 1 in every 10 college students has with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it more than $7,000 of debt; agreed to. Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas many college students pay more The preamble was agreed to. (1) Recognizes the achievement of Gal- in interest on their credit cards than on The resolution, with its preamble, laudet University; its leadership, faculty and their student loans; reads as follows: students; and Whereas a 2004 Survey of States by the Na- S. RES. 411 (2) expresses appreciation to Dr. I. King tional Council on Economic Education found Whereas Gallaudet University grants more Jordan for his many years of dedicated serv- that 49 States include the subject of econom- bachelor’s degrees to deaf people than any ice to Gallaudet University, to the deaf and ics in their elementary and secondary edu- other institution of higher learning in the hard of hearing community, and to all indi- cation standards, and 38 States include per- world, is the only such institution serving viduals with disabilities. sonal finance, up from 48 and 31 States, re- primarily deaf and hard of hearing students, f spectively, in 2002; and provides groundbreaking research in the Whereas a 2004 study by the JumpStart Co- field of deafness; MEASURE READ THE FIRST alition for Personal Financial Literacy Whereas, in 1988 Dr. I. King Jordan became TIME—S. 2467 found that high school seniors scored higher the first deaf President of Gallaudet Univer- than their previous class on an exam about sity, and the first deaf president of any insti- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I credit cards, retirement funds, insurance, tution of higher education in the United understand there is a bill at the desk. and other personal finance basics for the States; I ask for its first reading. first time since 1997; Whereas deaf and hard of hearing grad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Whereas, in spite of the improvement in uates of Gallaudet University serve as lead- clerk will report. test scores, 65 percent of all participating ers around the globe; Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan graduated from The assistant legislative clerk read students still failed the exam; as follows: Whereas individuals develop personal fi- Gallaudet University in 1970 with a B.A. in nancial management skills and lifelong hab- Psychology, and received both a master’s de- A bill (S. 2467) to enhance and improve the its during their childhood; gree and a doctorate in Psychology from trade relations of the United States trade en- University of Tennessee by 1973; Whereas personal financial education is es- forcement efforts and encouraging United Whereas, before his appointment as presi- sential to ensure that individuals are pre- States trading partners to adhere to the dent, Dr. I. King Jordan served as the Chair pared to manage money, credit, and debt, rules and norms of international trade, and of the Department of Psychology and Dean for other purposes. and become responsible workers, heads of of the College of Liberal Arts and Science at households, investors, entrepreneurs, busi- Gallaudet University; Mr. MCCONNELL. I now ask for a ness leaders, and citizens; Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan was a research second reading and in order to place Whereas Congress found it important to fellow at Donaldson’s School for the Deaf in the bill on the calendar under the pro- coordinate Federal financial literacy efforts Edinburgh, Scotland, an exchange scholar at visions of rule XIV, I object to my own and formulate a national strategy; and Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, Whereas, in light of that finding, Congress request. and a lecturer at schools in Paris, Toulouse, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- established the Financial Literacy and Edu- and Marseille, France; cation Commission in 2003 and designated Whereas, from 1997 to 2001, Dr. I. King Jor- tion is heard. The bill will be read for the Office of Financial Education of the De- dan led the first comprehensive capital cam- the second time on the next legislative partment of the Treasury to provide support paign for Gallaudet University and success- day. for the Commission: Now, therefore, be it fully raised nearly $40,000,000, which was used f Resolved, That the Senate— by the University to strengthen academic (1) designates April 2006 as ‘‘Financial Lit- programs, increase the endowment, and con- ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, eracy Month’’ to raise public awareness struct the Student Academic Center; about— Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan established the MARCH 29, 2006 (A) the importance of financial education President’s Fellow program to increase the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I in the United States; and number of deaf and hard of hearing faculty ask unanimous consent that when the (B) the serious consequences that may re- members by providing support for deaf and Senate completes its business today, it sult from a lack of understanding about per- hard of hearing college graduates to com- stand in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. sonal finances; and plete their terminal degree; (2) calls on the Federal Government, Whereas in 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan pro- tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29. I fur- States, localities, schools, nonprofit organi- claimed to the world, ‘‘Deaf people can do ther ask that following the prayer and zations, businesses, and the citizens of the anything, except hear.’’; pledge, the morning hour be deemed

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The House met at 2 p.m. and was OFFICE OF THE CLERK, EXTEND THE MEDICARE PRE- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SCRIPTION DRUG PLAN DEAD- pore (Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan). Washington, DC, March 17, 2006. LINE Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, f The Speaker, House of Representatives, (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given Washington, DC. permission to address the House for 1 DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- minute.) PRO TEMPORE mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, as this The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- calendar shows, the countdown con- fore the House the following commu- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- tinues to an outrageous tax congres- nication from the Speaker: sage from the Secretary of the Senate on sional Republicans and the Bush ad- March 17, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.: WASHINGTON, DC, ministration plan to inflict on Amer- March 28, 2006. That the Senate concur on House amend- ican seniors. I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN J.H. ment to the bill S. 2275. If Washington does not act before ‘‘JOE’’ SCHWARZ to act as Speaker pro tem- That the Senate passed S. 166. May 15, millions of seniors who have pore on this day. That the Senate passed S. 1608. yet to choose a prescription drug plan J. DENNIS HASTERT, That the Senate passed S. 2447. will face a 1 percent tax that will be Speaker of the House of Representatives. added onto their drug premiums for That the Senate agreed to without amend- f ment H. Con. Res. 350. every month that they wait to sign up. So if a senior, for example, does not PRAYER That the Senate passed without amend- choose to sign up for a plan until Sep- ment H.R. 4826. The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. tember, that senior would be forced to That the Senate agreed to without amend- pay a 5 percent tax on top of their Coughlin, offered the following prayer: ment H. Con. Res. 361. monthly premium every single month Our God and Savior, You are eternal With best wishes, I am, love, and all peoples are embraced by for the rest of their lives. Sincerely, President Bush has already admitted Your spirit. Show Your love to this KAREN L. HAAS, Congress, shower Your wisdom upon all Clerk of the House. that his prescription drug plan is com- who work in public office for the good plicated and confusing, and yet the President refuses to give seniors more of Your people to build a just society. f Draw us closer into Your love and time to sign up for a drug plan without facing a penalty. If the President re- peace. Teach us to follow Your ways, DEMOCRATIC SECURITY PLAN that we may become capable of true fuses to act, Congress must step in. Congressional Democrats want to ex- love ourselves and be a fountain of liv- (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was tend the deadline until the end of the ing water in the midst of a thirsting given permission to address the House year, giving seniors 7 additional world. for 1 minute and to revise and extend months to navigate the complexities of Amen. her remarks.) the plan. f Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, Roll As we mark off another day on the Call reports that the Democrats are calendar, Mr. Speaker, time is running THE JOURNAL going to unveil an ‘‘ambitious security out for congressional Republicans to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The plan’’ tomorrow. join us in supporting this extension. Chair has examined the Journal of the Well, bless their hearts. If they have America’s seniors cannot afford a Bush last day’s proceedings and announces not noticed, those of us on this side of prescription drug tax. to the House his approval thereof. the aisle have been focused on the issue f Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- and passing security legislation for nal stands approved. more than 5 years now. TRIBUTE TO BUCK, SCOUT WAR DOG f President Bush has made national se- curity his priority mission. House Re- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE publicans have been talking about it asked and was given permission to ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the for months. We have been working with dress the House for 1 minute and to re- gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. our leadership on it. They consider na- vise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. BLACKBURN) come forward and lead the tional security priority number one, Speaker, during the President’s State House in the Pledge of Allegiance. not a political tactic to trot out 7 of the Union address, a military work- Mrs. BLACKBURN led the Pledge of months before an election. ing dog was among the honored guests, Allegiance as follows: We passed the PATRIOT Act to tar- sharing box seats with First Lady I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the get terrorists. The Democrats voted Laura Bush. United States of America, and to the Repub- against it. We passed the REAL ID Act While serving alongside a soldier in lic for which it stands, one nation under God, to make it harder for potential terror- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq, this ists to use valid State-issued identi- dog searched for explosives and saved f fication documents. They opposed that. the lives of many American soldiers. We are pushing a border security bill COMMUNICATION FROM THE Since World War II, dogs have served to strengthen our border control, and CLERK OF THE HOUSE and protected our troops on nearly Democrats in the Senate are threat- every battlefield, and today they help The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ening a filibuster. Mr. Speaker, Ameri- detect terrorists in the global war on fore the House the following commu- cans are going to see right through terrorism. nication from the Clerk of the House of their last-ditch effort to look engaged For many years, Johnny Mayo and Representatives: on security. his dog, Buck, of Lexington, South

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

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Last Thurs- ing America’s seniors save money on 30 million beneficiaries, and they are day, Buck passed away at home. Today their prescription drugs. well on their way there. In my home I am honored to recognize his unique But the media and Democrats have State of West Virginia, over 226,000 service for all American military dogs, turned a blind eye. They have ignored beneficiaries now have coverage, a 6 which is especially needed in the war folks such as Virginia Shores who percent increase just in the month of on terrorism. thought she heard her pharmacist February. In conclusion, God bless our troops, wrong when he told her that with her 72,000 of those live in my district. and we will never forget September 11. new Medicare prescription drug card This is real success. I sat next to John f the cost of her prescriptions was only the other day at a dinner. He informed $50, down from $250. me with his new Medicare prescription IMMIGRATION AND THE LOS Well, I suppose every once in a blue drug coverage he is going to save $4,000 ANGELES RALLY moon the mainstream media gets this year. (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given per- something right. Perhaps now is the This is good news. There is much mission to address the House for 1 time for Democrats to take time off more work to be done. We must pull to- minute.) from their demagoguery and actually gether to work with our constituents Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, as a proud listen to seniors. to find the best plans for their indi- daughter of immigrants, I rise today to It is amazing what you can learn. vidual situations. echo the message of immigrant fami- Just look at the New York Times. f lies across America in support of com- f prehensive immigration reform. A TALE OF TWO YALE SPIES THE SENATE NEEDS TO PASS THE This past weekend, I took part in the (Mr. POE asked and was given per- largest demonstration that has ever WATER RESOURCES DEVELOP- MENT ACT mission to address the House for 1 taken place in California, in the area of minute.) Los Angeles, since the Vietnam War. (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, Yale Univer- Half a million people, if not a million, Texas asked and was given permission sity proudly boasts it has among its marched peacefully to let the Senate to address the House for 1 minute.) students a so-called former Taliban know that an enforcement-only border Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of leader. The Taliban promotes treating protection approach will not solve our Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to women like property, intolerance for broken immigration system. Nearly share my thoughts on our Nation’s religious diversity, hate for freedom, 40,000 students across Southern Cali- need for passing the comprehensive and death to America. fornia and some from my district even Water Resources Development Act by Has Yale let a Taliban spy into its marched to defend human rights and this Congress. midst? Has elitist Yale University lost immigration reform. On July 14 of last year, H.R. 2864, the its way? But Yale did have a spy grad- I urge them to return to their class- Water Resources Development Act, uate from its university over 200 years rooms and empower themselves passed here in this House by a resound- ago. He was a 21-year-old. His name through education to make a difference ing 406–14. The measures authorized was Nathan Hale. He was a school- in their future. President Bush said, major flood control, navigation, envi- master, a volunteer in the Continental ‘‘Immigration is an important topic. ronmental restoration, and other water Army, and a spy for George Wash- We need to maintain our perspective. resource projects. ington. At its core immigration is a sign of a Yet once again, similar to years past, While Hale was gathering intel- confident and successful Nation.’’ this vital legislation has become ligence on the British in 1776, he was Our Nation needs laws that protect bogged down by our colleagues in the betrayed by Tories in New York City, our borders, embrace our families, and other body. It is critical that we return captured and hung by British General provide earned legalization for law- to a 2-year cycle to provide continuity Howe without a trial. abiding immigrants. Immigrant fami- for vital water-related infrastructure. Though Hale is rarely mentioned in lies are an important part of our social Infrastructure investment has been and U.S. history books any more, his last fabric and economy. Our Nation should will continue to be the bedrock founda- words before being hung were: ‘‘I only not turn its back and ignore their tion of our economic growth and public regret that I have but one life to lose needs. safety. for my country.’’ f A water resource bill is critical to Yale University would do well to re- the protection of our environment and THE NEW YORK TIMES GOT IT cruit and honor students like Hale, in- the public safety, and the Nation needs RIGHT stead of Taliban radicals who are vil- this one right now. lains to freedom. And, Mr. Speaker, (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- f that is just the way it is. mission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her re- MEDICARE PART D IS WORKING f marks.) (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given b 1415 Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I never permission to address the House for 1 thought I would stand on our House minute and to revise and extend her re- RECOGNIZING ARIELLE floor and say the words I am about to marks.) CHIKOVSKY say, but here goes: the New York Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, today I (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was Times got it right. rise to talk about the good news that is given permission to address the House Yes, you heard me correctly. Over spreading across the country. Medicare for 1 minute.) the weekend, the New York Times ran part D is working. Seniors are signing Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I an article touting the success of the up for a drug benefit through Medicare would like to call your attention to an new Medicare prescription drug pro- for the very first time. extraordinary young woman from gram with the headlines: ‘‘For some According to recent studies, seniors South Florida, Arielle Chikovsky. who solve the puzzle, Medicare drug could save as much as $1,100 annually. As a young girl, Arielle learned that plan pays off.’’ This is real savings for our senior popu- she suffered from Ushers Syndrome, a

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Arielle is a finalist in the American hope that Americans all across the Mr. Speaker, the House recently Eagle Live Your Life Essay Contest. If country would join with us to revise passed a tough border security bill that named the winner, she plans to donate Medicare part D. authorized the appropriate border secu- the $25,000 reward to Hope for Vision. f rity fence, but the Senate yesterday Hope for Vision is a nonprofit organiza- cleared a bill out of the Judiciary Com- MEDICARE PART D SUCCESS tion dedicated to discovering treat- mittee that did absolutely nothing to STORY ments and cures for retinal degenera- build this border security fence. It is tive diseases. (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given now time for the full Senate to get se- I congratulate Arielle, who sets an permission to address the House for 1 rious about border security. example for everyone she encounters, minute and to revise and extend his re- and I support Hope for Vision and its marks.) f Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, every leader, Isaac Lidsky, for their efforts CONGRATULATING GEORGE MASON day we are hearing success stories from to find a cure for this disease. UNIVERSITY ON ITS APPEAR- seniors who are saving money with f ANCE IN THE FINAL FOUR Medicare part D. Two of these seniors 60 MINUTES AND THE FIRST are Mary and Jerry O’Brien of Cobb (Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia asked AMENDMENT County, Georgia. and was given permission to address (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and I want to share with you a letter the House for 1 minute.) was given permission to address the Jerry O’Brien wrote to my office. He Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. House for 1 minute and to revise and said, ‘‘I went to medicare.gov and I Speaker, George Mason University extend her remarks.) found a comparison of various pro- hosts two Nobel Prize winners, a top 25 Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. grams. I chose one for my wife for $70 law school and the most ethically di- Speaker, the first amendment guaran- a month, which has no deductible. We verse student body in the world. But tees freedom of the press, and with had no prescription insurance before today, Mr. Speaker, it is with great that freedom comes responsibility. But and find Medicare part D to be very ef- pleasure that I rise to honor the we all remember the 60 Minutes II re- fective. We saved enough, in fact, on George Mason University men’s bas- port during the last campaign which the first prescriptions to pay for 2 ketball team for overcoming incredible used partisan sources and forged docu- months’ worth of premiums. I realize odds to make it to the 2006 NCAA Divi- ments to assert that the President of the program got off to a shaky start, sion I Final Four. the United States had not fulfilled his but as far as I am concerned, it is now George Mason is only the second duty in the National Guard, a report working well.’’ team with a double-digit seed to ad- that was proven to be false. Mr. Speaker, Mary O’Brien saved vance to the Final Four and the first to Well, here we go again. Recently I enough money for 1 month of prescrip- do so since 1986. George Mason is also saw a 60 Minutes segment in which a tions to pay for 2 months of premiums. the first team in Colonial Athletic As- scientist claimed that his views on For the O’Briens, Medicare part D is sociation history to advance this far in global warming were being censored by literally paying for itself. the tournament. Under the guidance of the administration. Of course, they did I hope seniors will hear the O’Brien Coach Jim Larranaga and assistants not report that this man had received a story and go to www.medicare.gov and Chris Caputo, Scott Cherry and James $250,000 grant from the foundation con- find out how much money they could Johnson, the Patriots have shown trolled by Theresa Heinz Kerry. They save with a Medicare part D plan. The America that with hard work, dedica- did not report that this man had en- initial enrollment period ends May 15, tion and, most importantly, teamwork, dorsed John Kerry. They did not report so I want to encourage all seniors to any goal, no matter how farfetched it that he has served as a consultant for sign up now and start their savings im- may seem, can be reached. Al Gore nor that he had made similar mediately. They provided several heart-stopping claims against President Bush’s father f moments throughout the tournament in 1989. while relying on their wonderful sense GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD The first amendment gives freedom of teamwork, which should be an exam- NEIGHBORS of the press, but the truth is the foun- ple to all of us. Twice they rallied from dation for credibility. (Mr. KELLER asked and was given double-digit deficits in both the round 60 Minutes should tell both sides of permission to address the House for 1 of 32 and the round of 8 against the Na- the story in a fair and balanced way, or minute.) tion’s top-ranked teams to accomplish they should simply air this disclaimer: Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise this historic feat. ‘‘60 Minutes brought to you by the Na- today to discuss the benefits of having Members of the 2005–2006 Patriots in- tional Democratic Committee.’’ a physical or virtual fence along the clude Tony Skinn, Jordan Carter, f 2,000-mile Mexican-U.S. border to crack Makan Konate, Gabe Norwood, Tim down on illegal immigration. Burns, Jesus Urbina, Lamar Butler, MEDICARE PART D I recently returned from a week-long John Vaughan, Will Thomas, Chris (Mr. DAVIS of Illinois asked and was trip to the Mexican-California border, Fleming, Folarin Campbell, Sammy given permission to address the House and I am convinced of one thing. Good Hernandez, Charles Makings and Jai for 1 minute and to revise and extend fences make good neighbors. First, we Lewis. his remarks.) need to complete construction of the Mr. Speaker, the George Mason Uni- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, double fence for 700 miles along the versity men’s basketball team will be yesterday, I was pleased to join with border near highly populated urban one to remember for the entire Mason Representative JAN SCHAKOWSKY, Rep- areas. community, from the student athletes resentative DAN LIPINSKI, a grass-roots For example, San Diego saw a steep who achieved this amazing feat, to the community group known as Citizens reduction in crossings from 500,000, now coaches, to the students and the entire Action, a large number of senior citi- down to 130,000, when the double fence Northern Virginia region. zens, as well as a group of retired work- was completed there. Second, for the I wish them the very best in this ers, calling for the redesign and rede- remaining 1,300 miles along the border, weekend’s tournament in Indianapolis.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE March 28, 2006 HOLLY’S LAW/RU–486 MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ernor and the President, he commu- (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- PLAN nicated on behalf of the Great Commu- mission to address the House for 1 (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was nicator. minute.) given permission to address the House During the dark hours after the at- tempt on President Reagan’s life, it Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this for 1 minute.) was Lyn who relayed to the world Rea- month two more women died after Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, gan’s famous line, ‘‘Honey, I forgot to using the abortion drug RU–486. when enrollment began for the new Medicare prescription drug plan last duck.’’ A premature death is always tragic, What Lyn valued most, though, was But the deaths of these women are November, most American people heard only about what was wrong with freedom and the pursuit of it. On his even harder to bear because they sim- Web site, which is still up and where ply did not have to happen. the program. Now, after 3 months in the new program, have you heard the you can still read his musings, he said We already knew RU–486 to be dan- that he was a Republican ‘‘because I gerous and life-threatening. These are good news? Last week, the Department of Health believe freedom is more important not the first deaths linked to it. Yet, than government-provided security.’’ despite this knowledge, neither the and Human Services announced that more than 27 million individuals are Mr. Speaker, these were remarkable drug’s manufacturer nor the FDA, has men who so strongly valued freedom been willing to pull it from the market. now receiving prescription benefits under the plan, when before they re- that they fought for it, and so fully be- Faced with this reluctance, Congress ceived none, 1.9 million new folks just lieved in the promise of the United has the duty to take action. in the last month alone. States that they gave voice and policy We often hear advocates of abortion As more seniors sign up, they are see- to a President who made our country promote their cause in the name of ing the benefits of the new program. A more prosperous and our world more women’s rights and women’s health. If recent report of the New York Times free. they want to protect women, then they included comments from individuals We honor the service and tremendous should add their support to H.R. 1079, who have signed up and seen their pre- contributions of Caspar Weinberger and Holly’s Law, offered by my colleague scription drug costs drop dramatically. Lyn Nofziger. Our thoughts and pray- from Maryland, Mr. BARTLETT. This One woman saw her monthly costs ers are with their families. common-sense bill would withdraw drop from $476 to $100 a month. A Feb- f FDA approval of RU–486 and subject it ruary HHS report announced that the to a thorough review to measure its COMMUNICATION FROM THE average premium had fallen from an CLERK OF THE HOUSE health risk. estimate of $37 per month to $25 per Mr. Speaker, we should act in the month in actual cost. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. best interest of women’s health. Let us As this plan moves forward, Congress SCHWARZ of Michigan) laid before the pass Holly’s Law. must make sure that flexibility exists House the following communication to respond to patient needs. We should from the Clerk of the House of Rep- f also share the good news because it is resentatives: the right thing to do. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- f Washington, DC, March 23, 2006. SITY OF FLORIDA ON ITS FINAL REMEMBERING CASPAR Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, FOUR APPEARANCE WEINBERGER AND LYN NOFZIGER The Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given Washington, DC. (Mr. DREIER asked and was given DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend his re- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- marks.) marks.) tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise sage from the Secretary of the Senate on today to congratulate the University of March 23, 2006, at 1:56 p.m.: today to remember two great Ameri- That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 83. Florida Gators men’s basketball team cans, former Secretary of State Caspar on their third Final Four appearance With best wishes, I am, Weinberger and former advisor and Sincerely, and the second in the past 5 years. press secretary to Ronald Reagan, Lyn KAREN L. HAAS, Now, at the beginning of the season, Nofziger. Both Californians, both true Clerk of the House. not much was expected of these young patriots and both World War II vet- f Gators. However, they rose to a num- erans, both dedicated public servants COMMUNICATION FROM THE ber two national ranking on the and both notable contributors to the CLERK OF THE HOUSE strength of a 17-game winning streak, Reagan revolution and legacy. and they continued that success President Reagan’s vision of peace The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- through the post-season, winning the through strength found the perfect ad- fore the House the following commu- Southeastern Conference Tournament vocate and architect in Secretary nication from the Clerk of the House of and then advancing to the Final Four Weinberger. He rebuilt and revitalized Representatives: with a 75–62 win over the top-seeded a military that had suffered from OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Villanova Wildcats. underfunding and underappreciation. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. Speaker, this Saturday in Indian- His success laid a foundation for the Washington, DC, March 28, 2006. apolis, the Gators will face the George end of the Cold War and for the mili- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Mason University Patriots whose Cin- The Speaker, House of Representatives, tary might we rely upon today. Washington, DC. derella story has been equally inspir- He recognized that a strong defense DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- ing. In recognition of this event, I have would not only secure the peace, but mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of offered a friendly wager of a case of would protect our freedom as well. Cap the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Gatorade to my colleague, Tom Davis. said, ‘‘Peace alone is not enough. Peace tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Gatorade’s creation in 1965 by Dr. can mean even slavery sometimes. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Robert Cade at the University of Flor- Peace and freedom is what we have to March 28, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.: ida has marked the success of the Uni- have.’’ That the Senate passed without amend- ment H.R. 1259. versity of Florida’s athletic teams Lyn Nofziger is probably best known With best wishes, I am, through the past decades and will hope- for his off-color humor and his dedica- Sincerely, fully aid in victory in the 2006 Final tion to his long-time boss, Ronald KAREN L. HAAS, Four. Reagan. As a spokesman for the Gov- Clerk of the House.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4121 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER GENERAL LEAVE while bringing closure. Their objec- PRO TEMPORE Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask tives were honorable and their sacrifice The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- unanimous consent that all Members was exemplary. Yet their heroism re- ant to clause 4 of rule I, Speaker pro may have 5 legislative days to revise mains unnoticed by younger genera- tempore Aderholt signed the following and extend their remarks and include tions. enrolled bills on Friday, March 17, 2006: extraneous material on the bill under As today’s participants in the mili- H.R. 4826, to extend through Decem- consideration. tary, young men and women, fight the ber 31, 2006, the authority of the Sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there war on terror, there is no better way to retary of the Army to accept and ex- objection to the request of the gen- reassure them that America will honor their sacrifice, no matter what the Na- pend funds contributed by non-Federal tleman from New Mexico? tion feels. The greatest thing that we public entities to expedite the proc- There was no objection. can do to reassure them is to honor our essing of permits; Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Vietnam veterans. S. 2275, to temporarily increase the myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 4882, introduced by Resources Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the borrowing authority of the Federal bill, as amended. Emergency Management Agency for Committee Chairman RICHARD POMBO, along with Ranking Member NICK Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of carrying out the National Flood Insur- my time. RAHALL, Congresswoman DONNA CHRIS- ance Program; Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield TENSEN and myself, would locate the S. 2320, to make available funds in- myself such time as I may consume. cluded in the Deficit Reduction Act of congressionally approved underground Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join visitors center for the Vietnam Vet- 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Chairman POMBO as an original cospon- Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006, erans Memorial on land adjacent to the sor of this measure, along with the and for other purposes. Lincoln Memorial. ranking member on our Parks Sub- Chairman POMBO felt compelled to f committee, Representative DONNA take this unusual action in direct re- CHRISTENSEN. We urge our colleagues ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER sponse to what he and I and others be- to approve H.R. 4882. PRO TEMPORE lieve is the unreasonable bureaucracy While the fighting ended more than The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- choreographed by the National Capital 30 years ago, our work as a nation to ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Planning Commission. reconcile with all that took place dur- will postpone further proceedings In November of 2003, the President ing the Vietnam Era continues. today on motions to suspend the rules signed the bill into law authorizing the Just as the Revolutionary War gave on which a recorded vote or the yeas creation of the visitors center. For 31⁄2 birth to our liberty, and the survival of and nays are ordered, or on which the years, this project has been under way our Union through the Civil War and vote is objected to under clause 6 of with the National Park Service and the two World Wars gave us strength, the rule XX. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund hav- lessons of the Vietnam War can grant Record votes on postponed questions ing promptly met all requests for envi- us wisdom; and while the emotions will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. ronmental and related information on stirred by that war in the hearts and f the siting of the center. Yet, the com- minds of Americans are many and var- mission demands more. ied, the journey this Nation has taken b 1430 Last November, the Vietnam Vet- with regard to Vietnam resembles VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL erans Memorial Fund and the National nothing so much as a journey of griev- VISITOR CENTER ENFORCEMENT Park Service gave the commission an ing. ACT extensive traffic analysis and met We grieve for the fallen, for the bereft families, for the survivors and Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I move to other information requests for a De- their painful scars, and for the wounds suspend the rules and pass the bill cember 1 meeting at which the com- mission was expected to approve the inflicted on the country and the people (H.R. 4882) to ensure the proper remem- of Vietnam. brance of Vietnam veterans and the site. However, without any notice to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Mr. Speaker, the experts tell us that Vietnam War by providing a deadline there are stages to the grieving proc- for the designation of a visitor center the commission removed the visitors center from the meeting agenda and re- ess. In those 30 years, we have experi- for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, as enced them each in turn. quested an extensive and unprece- amended. The process began with denial and The Clerk read as follows: dented environmental analysis. with anger. For a time, we denied Viet- There is no need for an additional H.R. 4882 nam its rightful place in American his- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- analysis. In compliance with the Com- tory as we denied those who fought and resentatives of the United States of America in memorative Works Act, the Vietnam died their rightful place in the pan- Congress assembled, Veterans Memorial Fund commis- theon of American heroes. And Lord SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. sioned a site selection study environ- knows we have felt the anger. To our This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Vietnam mental analysis in June 2005 that rec- shame, we directed much of that anger Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Enforce- ommended the most appropriate site, at those who served. ment Act’’. which is cited in H.R. 4882, as amended. We have also lived through what the SEC. 2. SITE. Site A, as it is known, would not inter- experts call the bargaining phase. We Section 6 of Public Law 96–297 is amended fere or encroach on the Vietnam Vet- have wished, we have hoped, and we by adding at the end the following: erans Memorial or other memorials ‘‘(e) SITE.—The visitor center authorized have prayed that things might have by subsection (a) shall be located in the open and protects the open space and visual turned out differently, that we might, land in the triangular area between Henry sight lines of the National Mall as re- as a nation, have responded differently. Bacon Drive, NW, 23rd Street, NW, Constitu- quired by the authorizing legislation. We have tried to negotiate away our tion Avenue, NW, and the Lincoln Memo- As a Vietnam veteran, I believe the failures. rial.’’. visitors center is a long overdue com- And we have surely endured the next The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. plement to the most visited memorial phase, the depression that comes with SCHWARZ of Michigan). Pursuant to the in Washington, DC. While ‘‘the Wall,’’ war and with death. Those who re- rule, the gentleman from New Mexico as it has become known, certainly pro- turned from Vietnam and the families (Mr. PEARCE) and the gentleman from vides a visitor with an intense and sol- of those who did not have felt the deep West Virginia (Mr. RAHALL) each will emn experience, it lacks personal con- darkness of painful loss. And our Na- control 20 minutes. text. Our brave soldier, sailors, and air- tion, as a whole, has endured a lin- The Chair recognizes the gentleman men desperately need something more, gering sadness for so much that was from New Mexico. an experience that can help them heal lost during that time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE March 28, 2006 But, finally, Mr. Speaker, we reached right as God gives us to see the right, able to get legislation to the President in No- the last stage; and it is here that the let us strive on to finish the work we vember 2003. It is now March 2006 and the Vietnam Memorial plays such a power- are in, to bind up the Nation’s wounds. National Park Service and the Vietnam Vet- ful role. We have achieved some level ‘‘To care for him who shall have erans Memorial Fund have promptly met all of acceptance. We have, however belat- borne the battle and for his widow and NCPC requests for environmental and related edly, begun to treat those who sac- his orphan, to do all which may information on the sitting of the center and yet rificed for their country in Vietnam achieve and cherish a just and lasting the commission wants more. Enough is with the reverence they have earned, peace among ourselves and with all na- enough. and we have begun to heal. The Viet- tions.’’ As late as November 2005, the Vietnam nam Memorial is a powerful symbol of H.R. 4882 will help finish the work we Veterans Memorial Fund and the National that healing and an emotional catalyst are in regarding Vietnam. It will help Park Service gave the NCPC an extensive for it. continue the healing provided by the traffic analysis and met other NCPC requests The Wall’s designer, the amazingly memorial. It will help bind up the Na- for a December 1 NCPC meeting. The com- gifted Maya Lin, described her idea for tion’s wounds, and we urge its passage. mission was to approve the site for the center the Wall as a ‘‘rift in the Earth.’’ The Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of at this meeting. Wall literally stands as a deep, dark my time. Instead, without any notice to the National scar on the land, and it represents the Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Park Service and the Vietnam Veterans Me- deep scar we carry as a nation; but a myself such time as I may consume. morial Fund, the NCPC removed the visitor scar is an important part of healing. I thank the gentleman for his com- center from the meeting agenda and re- The National Park Service describes ments and would note that in this past quested an extensive and unprecedented en- the goal of the memorial as ‘‘nour- week I was able to tour a brand-new vironmental analysis. ishing national reconciliation,’’ and in school in my district, the 2nd District I do not believe there is a need for addi- achieving reconciliation, the Memorial of New Mexico, that is named after the tional analysis. In compliance with the Com- has succeeded beyond even the wildest Bataan March. memorative Works Act and the NCPC policies dreams of its most ardent supports. The Bataan Death March occurred and procedures, the Vietnam Veterans Memo- More than 20 million people have because the Nation forgot a small in- rial Fund commissioned an environmental made the journey to the memorial and crement, a small group of soldiers, analysis/site selection study in June 2005. The the journey through the memorial, most of them in the New Mexico Na- recommended site for the visitor center is leaving millions of personal items in tional Guard. Those people were taken cited in H.R. 4882. Site A, as it is known, tribute and in memory; and they have captive, and now I find young school would not interfere or encroach on the Lincoln felt some measure of healing, of ac- members, school kids today under- or Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and protects ceptance. Perhaps more important, the standing the sacrifices that were made the open space and visual sightlines of the Wall, and the reaction to it by the mil- in that Bataan March back in World Mall as required by the authorizing legislation. lions who have seen it, has begun to War II. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to make Vietnam veterans and their fami- I was in Vietnam when the Nation thank John Reese and Scott Randall of the lies feel some measure of acceptance as turned its back on the young soldiers city of Danville, CA, and Mike Weber of the well. of the Vietnam Era. I was there as we city of San Ramon, CA, for their service to this The leadership of the House Re- country and their leadership and strong sup- were spit on and cursed as we came sources Committee has pledged to work port for the visitor center. back. Right now, most Vietnam vet- together in a bipartisan fashion to en- Finally, if there was any doubt as to the erans look for only one greeting, that sure that this process of healing and need for this important legislation, one should is, welcome home. Even today, those acceptance continues. take a look at the article that appeared in the A visitors center will broaden and words are enough to satisfy the Viet- March 23, 2006, edition of the Washington Ex- deepen the experience of those who nam veteran to whom a nation turned aminer. A spokeswoman for the NCPC is come to the Wall. A visitor center will its back. quoted as saying the commission is con- educate. Visitors can learn about the For the National Capital Planning cerned that ‘‘you could end up with a four- or 57,939 names that were inscribed on the Commission to turn its back on our five-story building next to the Lincoln Memo- Wall when it was built and the more veterans from Vietnam one more time rial.’’ than 300 that have been added since. is beyond belief. I urge passage of the How is that possible when the visitor center The center can offer information re- bill. is required by statute to be located under- garding the 151 people listed on the Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong ground? I think that quote sums up the agen- Wall who, in making the ultimate sac- support of H.R. 4882, as amended. da of the staff of the NCPC and their un- rifice for their country, were awarded H.R. 4882, legislation I introduced along founded opposition to the visitor center. the Medal of Honor, or the 16 clergy with Resources Committee Ranking Member I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 4882, members, or the 120 people who hailed Congressman RAHALL, National Parks Sub- as amended. from foreign countries. We still have committee Chairman PEARCE and Sub- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to many lessons to learn. committee Ranking Member CHRISTENSEN, raise some serious concerns about H.R. 4882, A visitors center can help interpret would locate the congressionally approved un- the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center as well. The center will provide space derground visitor center for the Vietnam Vet- Deadline Enforcement Act. I think everyone in for a small sampling of the enormous erans Memorial adjacent to the Lincoln Memo- this body, myself included, believes strongly volume of memorabilia left at the rial. that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial should Wall, and as more and more visitors I felt compelled to take this unusual action have a visitors center. That is why Congress bring with them less and less personal in direct response to what I believe is the un- passed H.R. 1442 21⁄2 years ago with unani- experience of the war, a visitors center reasonable bureaucracy choreographed by the mous support. will provide them invaluable context National Capital Planning Commission, NCPC. That bill authorized the visitors center to be and meaning. After having met with the NCPC chairman, I constructed on Federal land in the District of Fittingly, Mr. Speaker, one end of believed more than ever that I had to take Colombia. It also required that the design and the Vietnam Memorial points directly such action when I asked him the simple construction of the center comply with existing toward the grand statue of our 16th question: When will the commission complete Federal law governing the placement of me- President housed inside the Lincoln its unusually long evaluation for the placement morials, museums, and other facilities on the Memorial. Written on the wall of that of the center? His answer was that the com- Mall. As I am sure Members know, the con- memorial are words from Lincoln’s sec- mission was still collecting information and struction of new facilities on the Mall is a dif- ond inaugural address, which also that he could not give me a day, month, week ficult and often contentious issue where the speak to the role of the Vietnam Wall: or year. competing interests of particular advocates ‘‘With malice toward none, with Following years of failed attempts to secure sometimes conflict with the need to protect the charity for all, with firmness in the an authorization for the visitor center, I was sightlines and openness of the Mall itself.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4123 In order to deal with these issues fairly, en- morial. I visit and run by these poignant places The question was taken. sure that all interested parties have a voice, on our National Mall on a nearly daily basis The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the and protect what is truly a national treasure, when Congress is in session. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Congress has created the National Capitol When changes to the Mall are planned it is those present have voted in the affirm- Planning Commission, over which the Govern- critical to have a process in place to protect ative. ment Reform Committee has jurisdiction. It the integrity of the memorials that honor our Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, on that I has also established in law a process for the history. I’m appalled that a bill such as this is demand the yeas and nays. consideration and approval of new facilities on coming before Congress, which short circuits The yeas and nays were ordered. the Mall in the Commemorative Works Act. the well-functioning process currently in place. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The bill before us, H.R. 4882, short-circuits This isn’t about bureaucracy and the envi- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the that process in two ways. First, it would create ronment. This is about respect for two sacred Chair’s prior announcement, further an arbitrary deadline for the visitors center’s places. proceedings on this question will be approval—30 days from the date of enact- Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, we owe our vet- postponed. ment. Second, the bill designates the sight on erans a great debt of gratitude. Their sac- f rifices have protected the democratic ideals which the center will be built—a small triangle H. GORDON PAYROW POST OFFICE that are the foundation of our country, and of land between the Vietnam Veterans and BUILDING Lincoln Memorials. This seems like the kind of their heroism continues to be an example for micro-management that could be avoided if all Americans. Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I move to the Commemorative Works Act process was That is why I rise today to express my suspend the rules and pass the bill followed. strong support of H.R. 4882, Vietnam Vet- (H.R. 4786) to designate the facility of One of the requirements of current law is for erans Memorial Visitor Center Deadline En- the United States Postal Service lo- an environmental assessment to be done on forcement Act. This bill would ensure the prop- cated at 535 Wood Street in Bethlehem, all new facilities on the Mall. It is my under- er remembrance of Vietnam veterans and the Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘H. Gordon standing that the lack of a completed environ- Vietnam War by designating a site for a visitor Payrow Post Office Building’’. mental assessment for the Vietnam visitors center for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Clerk read as follows: center is what has held up the approval for the I voted ‘‘no’’ by accident on this important H.R. 4786 facility by the Nation Capitol Planning Com- bill yesterday, but strongly support it and in- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- mission. This assessment will provide critical tended to vote ‘‘yes.’’ resentatives of the United States of America in information needed for final site approval, and Further, I praise Chairman POMBO for his Congress assembled, it is my further understanding that this assess- leadership on this issue, and congratulate him SECTION 1. H. GORDON PAYROW POST OFFICE ment is currently underway. on the overwhelming support he received yes- BUILDING. terday on passage of the Act. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the I believe that this approval process should United States Postal Service located at 535 be allowed to reach its own conclusion, with- As this valuable bill has not passed the Wood Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, out mandated deadlines and site selection. Senate yet, I encourage them to take it up as shall be known and designated as the ‘‘H. The National Capitol Planning Commission is soon as possible and pass it without delay. Gordon Payrow Post Office Building’’. working in good faith with the National Park For the record, I have been a long time sup- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Service, the General Services Administration, porter of our Nation’s veterans and will con- map, regulation, document, paper, or other the government of the District of Colombia, tinue to support them in their causes and record of the United States to the facility re- and Vietnam Veterans groups to reach a time- needs. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to In fact, I have introduced legislation that be a reference to the ‘‘H. Gordon Payrow ly conclusion to this approval process. They Post Office Building’’. should be allowed to do so. would further honor them, H.R. 995, the Com- Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in bat Military Medically Retired Veterans Act, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- strong support of H.R. 4882, the Vietnam Vet- which allows combat military medically retired ant to the rule, the gentleman from erans Memorial Visitor Center Deadline En- veterans who received the Purple Heart to col- Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT) and the gen- forcement Act. lect their prorated military retirement pay. tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each I want to thank the chairman of the Com- Many of these veterans served in the Viet- will control 20 minutes. mittee on Resources, the gentleman from Cali- nam War, and gave their all for us and should The Chair recognizes the gentleman fornia (Mr. POMBO), and also our ranking not be penalized just because they are receiv- from Pennsylvania. member, the gentleman from West Virginia ing compensation from the VA. While many GENERAL LEAVE (Mr. RAHALL), for their leadership in bringing disabled veterans go on to enjoy happy, pro- Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- this legislation to the floor. ductive lives, many are unable to due to the mous consent that all Members may In 2003, Congress authorized the construc- severity of their wounds. have 5 legislative days in which to re- tion of a visitor center for the Vietnam Memo- Under any doctrine of fairness it is our vise and extend their remarks and in- rial to help provide information and educate moral obligation to ‘‘care for him who shall clude extraneous material on the bill the public about the memorial and the Viet- have borne the battle.’’ This bill is a good step under consideration. nam War. in correcting the inequity of retirement and dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Unfortunately, over the past three years, ability benefit to our combat disabled veterans. objection to the request of the gen- progress in selecting a location for the visitor’s Again, let me express my support for the tleman from Pennsylvania? center has stalled due to bureaucratic red- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center There was no objection. tape. The legislation we are considering today Deadline Enforcement Act and my gratitude Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- will bring the site-selection process to a close for Chairman POMBO’s leadership for our Na- self such time as I may consume. by designating both a location for the center’s tion’s veterans. Mr. Speaker, I introduced H.R. 4786 construction and a deadline for its completion. Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve to honor H. Gordon Payrow, a man who I believe an Educational Visitors Center will the balance of my time. was wise beyond his years. He was a serve as an important learning tool for the mil- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield man who challenged the process and lions of visitors who visit the Wall each year, back the balance of my time. brought new and innovative ideas and especially those too young to remember Viet- Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I have no policies to his community. In his early nam. additional speakers, and I yield back years, he attended Bethlehem High I strongly support this effort to at last make the balance of my time. School and Allentown Preparatory the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center The SPEAKER pro tempore. The School. After graduation, he went on a reality and I urge my colleagues to vote in question is on the motion offered by to study at Lehigh University where he support of this legislation. the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. earned a degree in business. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, there is PEARCE) that the House suspend the After his marriage to Dorothy no place more sacred for me than the Vietnam rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4882, as Parker in 1943, he was elected to the Memorial. A close second is the Lincoln Me- amended. Bethlehem City Council in November

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This bill would designate end of the North Side, South Side, and life and his work by naming the postal the post office in Bayamon, Puerto West Side. From here on we will only facility after him, and I urge swift pas- Rico, as the Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa think of Bethlehem,’’ thus bringing to- sage of this legislation. Post Office Building. gether a melting pot of cultures and Mr. Speaker, I do not think I am Dr. Barbosa received both his pri- proclaiming a new unity for the city. going to have any additional requests, mary and secondary education in Puer- Payrow was extremely popular with and I yield back the balance of my to Rico. After graduating from the both Democrats and Republicans, time. seminary, Barbosa tutored private stu- which led him to hold office for three Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I too have dents in order to save money to attend consecutive terms. no further speakers at this time, and I college. In 1875, he moved to New York During his tenure, Mayor Payrow yield back the balance of my time. to attend prep school, where he learned never retreated from tackling con- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the English language in only 1 year. In troversial issues. Under Payrow, Beth- SCHWARZ of Michigan). The question is 1876, he was admitted to the University lehem hired its first female police offi- on the motion offered by the gen- of Michigan Medical School where he cer and began the construction of a tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT) graduated valedictorian of his class in 1880. new city hall. He oversaw the creation that the House suspend the rules and On returning to Puerto Rico to set up of the city’s Fine Arts Commission, the pass the bill, H.R. 4786. his practice, he learned the Spanish Beautification Committee, and the En- The question was taken; and (two- thirds having voted in favor thereof) Government would not recognize vironmental Conservation Commission. Barbosa’s degree because it was not He was also instrumental in laying the the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. from one of the prestigious European groundwork for a massive revitaliza- universities. It took the American con- tion of Bethlehem’s downtown area. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. sul to intervene for Mr. Barbosa’s de- Further, during his three terms, the gree to be recognized, and he became f mayor worked to construct several fire the first person on the entire island stations, to demolish blighted housing DR. JOSE CELSO BARBOSA POST with an American medical degree. developments, and to oversee the re- OFFICE BUILDING Barbosa practiced medicine across placement and construction of several Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I move to Puerto Rico and introduced the idea of bridges critical to the transportation suspend the rules and pass the bill employers paying a fee for the future infrastructure of the city of Beth- (H.R. 3440) to designate the facility of health care needs of their employees, a lehem. the United States Postal Service lo- very early health insurance system. Gordon Payrow was a man of great cated at 100 Avenida RL Rodriguez in As well as being a respected physi- integrity and skill who believed in his Bayamon, Puerto Rico, as the ‘‘Dr. cian, Barbosa was also an esteemed po- city and in his constituents. The city Jose Celso Barbosa Post Office Build- litical activist. He formed the of Bethlehem is a better place because ing.’’ prostatehood Puerto Rican Republican of his influence, and it is only fitting The Clerk read as follows: Party on July 4, 1899, as an aftermath and proper that a postal facility in the H.R. 3440 of the Spanish-American War in which city be named after him. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Puerto Rico became a territory of the I urge all Members to join me in hon- resentatives of the United States of America in United States. In 1900, Barbosa became oring a great man that promoted excel- Congress assembled, a member of the executive cabinet up lence in government by passing H.R. SECTION 1. DR. JOSE´ CELSO BARBOSA POST OF- until 1917 and a member of the Senate 4786. FICE BUILDING. from 1917–1921. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the In 1907, he established the newspaper my time. United States Postal Service located at 100 El Tiempo, the first bilingual news- Avenida RL Rodrı´guez in Bayamo´ n, Puerto Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I paper on the island. His daughter, Pilar yield myself such time as I might con- Rico, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Dr. Jose´ Celso Barbosa Post Office Build- Barbosa would one day become a re- sume. ing’’. nowned historian and a political activ- Mr. Speaker, as a member of the (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, ist who would carry on her father’s House Government Reform Committee, map, regulation, document, paper, or other work. Jose Celso Barbosa died in San I am pleased to join my colleague in record of the United States to the facility re- Juan in December of 1921. consideration of H.R. 4786, legislation ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to I urge all Members to come together naming a postal facility in Bethlehem, be a reference to the ‘‘Dr. Jose´ Celso Barbosa to honor the perseverance and courage Pennsylvania, after H. Gordon Payrow. Post Office Building’’. of Dr. Barbosa by passing H.R. 3440. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- b 1445 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ant to the rule, the gentleman from my time. This measure, which was introduced Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT) and the gen- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I by Representative CHARLES DENT on tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each yield myself such time as I may con- February 16, 2006, and unanimously re- will control 20 minutes. sume. ported by our committee on March 9, The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, as a member of the 2006, enjoys the support and cosponsor- from Pennsylvania. House Government Reform Committee, ship of the entire Pennsylvania delega- GENERAL LEAVE I am pleased to join my colleague in tion. Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- consideration of H.R. 3440, legislation H. Gordon Payrow, Jr. served three mous consent that all Members may naming a postal facility in Bayamon, terms as mayor of Bethlehem, Pennsyl- have 5 legislative days within which to Puerto Rico, after Jose Celso Barbosa. vania, from 1962–1974. A dedicated pub- revise and extend their remarks and in- This measure was introduced by Rep- lic servant, Mayor Payrow was com- clude extraneous material on the bill resentative LUIS FORTUN˜ O on July 26, mitted to improving the infrastructure under consideration. 2005, and unanimously reported by our of the city and beautifying the commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there committee on September 15, 2005. nity. He was also instrumental in the objection to the request of the gen- Jose Celso Barbosa was born in Baya- construction and development of the tleman from Pennsylvania? mon, Puerto Rico, in 1857. Dr. Barbosa

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Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- cosponsorship of the entire Illinois del- he received his medical degree and mous consent that all Members may egation. graduated as valedictorian in 1880. have 5 legislative days within which to Gene Vance was a member of the Upon returning to Puerto Rico, Dr. revise and extend their remarks and in- 1942–43 University of Illinois basketball Barbosa worked in his private medical clude extraneous material on the bill team known as the ‘‘Whiz Kids.’’ The practice, became a professor of medi- under consideration. ‘‘Whiz Kids’’ included Gene Vance, cine in Puerto Rico, and entered polit- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Jack Smily, Ken Menke, Andy Phillip, ical life as a firm defender of negoti- objection to the request of the gen- and Art Mathisen. The team earned the ating increased autonomy for Puerto tleman from Pennsylvania? chance to compete for the NCAA Rico from Spain. There was no objection. Championship after being 17–1 during In 1899, after Puerto Rico was ceded Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the season. But the Army drafted three to the United States after the Spanish- self such time as I may consume, and I of the ‘‘Whiz Kids’’ for service in World American War, Dr. Barbosa formed the rise in support of H.R. 4805, offered by War II, and in a show of unity the team Republican Party of Puerto Rico, the distinguished gentleman from Illi- decided if all the ‘‘Whiz Kids’’ could which advocated for Puerto Rican nois (Mr. JOHNSON). The bill would des- not compete together, they would not statehood. He was the founder of the ignate the post office in Clinton, Illi- compete at all. newspaper El Tiempo, and active in nois, as the Gene Vance Post Office Mr. Speaker, I think it is altogether Puerto Rican politics, serving in the Building. fitting and proper that we would name executive cabinet and, later, the Sen- After winning an All-State selection this postal facility after Mr. Vance and ate. He died in San Juan in 1921. in 1940, Clinton High School star Gene urge passage of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I would urge swift pas- Vance committed to the University of Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all sage of this legislation. Illinois to start his incredible basket- Members to support the passage of H.R. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ball career. His days as a fighting Illini 4805, and I yield back the balance of my of my time. are what he has become known for. As time. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all a member of the famed ‘‘Whiz Kids’’ of the Illinois basketball team, Andy yield back the balance of my time. Members to support the passage of H.R. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Phillip, Jack Smily, Ken Menke, Art 3440, and I yield back the balance of my question is on the motion offered by Mathison, and Vance formed one of the time. the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Nation’s premier teams in the early DENT) that the House suspend the rules 1940s. Their fast-break style and ability question is on the motion offered by and pass the bill, H.R. 4805. the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. to run the floor assured them 25 of 27 The question was taken; and (two- DENT) that the House suspend the rules wins in the Big Ten Conference from thirds having voted in favor thereof) and pass the bill, H.R. 3440. 1941–1943, rightly earning them two Big the rules were suspended and the bill The question was taken; and (two- Ten titles. was passed. thirds having voted in favor thereof) After the 1943 season, Vance and the A motion to reconsider was laid on the rules were suspended and the bill rest of the ‘‘Whiz Kids’’ were called to the table. was passed. military duty for World War II. Fol- f A motion to reconsider was laid on lowing the final regular season game, the table. the entire team entered the war effort. SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND f After the war, they picked up right IDEALS OF ‘‘NATIONAL MPS DAY’’ where they left off in 1947 and led the Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I move to GENE VANCE POST OFFICE Illini to a second place finish. suspend the rules and agree to the reso- BUILDING After graduation, Vance was drafted lution (H. Res. 85) supporting the goals Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I move to by the Chicago Stags of the Basketball and ideals of ‘‘National MPS Day’’. suspend the rules and pass the bill Association of America, which eventu- The Clerk read as follows: (H.R. 4805) to designate the facility of ally became known as the National H. RES. 85 the United States Postal Service lo- Basketball Association, or the NBA, as Whereas mucopolysaccharidoses and cated at 105 North Quincy Street in we know it today. mucolipidoses (commonly known as ‘‘MPS Clinton, Illinois, as the ‘‘Gene Vance After his basketball career had disorders’’) are genetically determined Post Office Building’’. ended, Vance turned to coaching. He lysosomal storage disorders that result in The Clerk read as follows: returned to his home State to lead the the inability of the body to produce certain enzymes needed to break down complex car- H.R. 4805 LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers to a regional championship. He later became the bohydrates; Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Whereas in individuals with MPS dis- resentatives of the United States of America in athletic director at the University of orders, complex carbohydrates are stored in Congress assembled, Illinois and was recently voted 1 of the virtually every cell in the body and progres- SECTION 1. GENE VANCE POST OFFICE BUILD- 20 greatest Illini basketball players of sively cause damage to the cells, affecting ING. the past century. multiple systems, including the bones, heart (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the I urge all Members to join me in sa- and other internal organs, respiratory sys- United States Postal Service located at 105 luting this dedicated and honorable tem, and central nervous system; North Quincy Street in Clinton, Illinois, man by passing H.R. 4805. Whereas the cellular damage caused by shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Gene Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of MPS disorders results in mental retardation, Vance Post Office Building’’. short stature, corneal damage, joint stiff- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, my time. ness, loss of mobility, speech and hearing im- map, regulation, document, paper, or other Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I pairment, heart disease, hyperactivity, record of the United States to the facility re- yield myself such time as I may con- chronic respiratory problems, and, most im- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to sume. As a member of the House Gov- portantly, drastically shortened life span; be a reference to the ‘‘Gene Vance Post Of- ernment Reform Committee, I am Whereas the nature of MPS disorders is fice Building’’. pleased to join my colleague in consid- usually not apparent at birth, and, without The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- eration of H.R. 4805, legislation naming treatment, life expectancy is usually very ant to the rule, the gentleman from a postal facility in Clinton, Illinois, short; Whereas the multisystemic damage that is Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT) and the gen- after Gene Vance. caused by MPS disorders makes the dis- tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each This measure, which was introduced orders ideal models for many other degenera- will control 20 minutes. by Representative TIMOTHY JOHNSON of tive genetic disorders; The Chair recognizes the gentleman Illinois on February 28, 2006, and unani- Whereas recent research developments from Pennsylvania. mously reported by our committee on have resulted in limited treatments for some

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Brittany’s condition gentleman from Illinois for yielding me tion and intervention techniques, effective underscores the difficulties facing fam- this time. treatments, and a potential cure for MPS ilies coping with these dreaded dis- Mr. Speaker, I rise in favor of H. Res. disorders can be accomplished by research, eases. 85, supporting the goals and ideals of data collection, and information distribu- The occurrence of MPS in the general National MPS Day. MPS and ML, or tion; population is thought to be about 1 in mucopolysaccharidoses and Whereas increased public and professional mucolipidoses, are genetic disorders awareness and continued public funding will 25,000 births. Increased public and pro- assist in the development of new techniques, fessional awareness are important to caused by the body’s inability to treatments, and cures for MPS disorders, further the development of treatments produce specific enzymes. Most individ- which will greatly enhance the quality of life and techniques to help cope with and uals suffering from this disease are for individuals with MPS disorders; eventually cure these diseases. Because children; and they endure a variety of Whereas the National MPS Society, Inc., a MPS diseases are not commonly known ailments, including problems with the group ultimately dedicated to finding a cure and well understood in the medical bones, heart, joints, and the res- for MPS disorders, has designated February community, diagnosis is often delayed. piratory system. Most devastatingly, 25 of each year as ‘‘National MPS Day’’; and they have drastically shortened life Whereas the designation of ‘‘National MPS Early detection and intervention can Day’’ provides an opportunity to increase help to improve the quality of life for spans. public and professional awareness about children like Brittany. Because of a lack of information and mucopolysaccharidoses and mucolipidoses, I applaud the efforts of the National understanding about these disorders, and to encourage research for early diag- MPS Society to support research, to even among the medical community, nosis, effective treatments, and a potential support families, and to increase public children often receive delayed or wrong cure for MPS disorders: Now, therefore, be it and professional awareness of these dis- diagnosis. For this reason, it is of the Resolved, That the House of Representa- utmost importance that we increase re- tives supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Na- eases. This legislation would build on tional MPS Day’’. the National MPS Society’s work by search and work for a cure. At the same time, we must increase awareness The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- raising awareness of these devastating of these disorders that affect so many ant to the rule, the gentleman from diseases and increasing support for the families. February 25 of every year is Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT) and the gen- disease’s victims and their families. National MPS Day, and I believe we in tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each For this reason, I ask all Members to the House of Representatives could do will control 20 minutes. join me and Mr. KIND in passing House The Chair recognizes the gentleman Resolution 85. a great service to the MPS community from Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of by passing this resolution to honor this day and their work. GENERAL LEAVE my time. I am very pleased the Senate passed Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- b 1500 such a resolution, and I extend my mous consent that all Members may Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I thanks to my colleague and friend, Mr. have 5 legislative days within which to yield myself such time as I may con- revise and extend their remarks and in- DENT, as well as Mr. DAVIS, along with sume. clude extraneous material on the reso- the 57 cosponsors who were instru- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recogni- lution under consideration. mental in bringing this resolution to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion of National MPS Day. MPS dis- the floor today. objection to the request of the gen- orders affect primarily children and re- Mr. Speaker, I first became aware of tleman from Pennsylvania? duce their ability to produce certain MPS because of Allison Kirch, a stu- There was no objection. enzymes that clear the body of toxins. dent in my district who suffers from Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- The resulting effect of this enzyme de- such a disorder. Her parents, Susan and self such time as I may consume, and I ficiency manifests itself in a number of Larry, and her sister Helen are tireless rise today in support of House Resolu- ways: mental retardation, physical in their care for Allison and their dedi- tion 85, introduced by the distinguished malformations, small stature, corneal cation to furthering the cause of MPS gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. KIND). damage, chronic physical pain, and a patients. This resolution would support the shortened and difficult life span. This It is because of people like Allison goals and ideals of ‘‘National MPS disease affects our Nation’s children and Helen, Susan and Larry that I feel Day.’’ MPS and related diseases are and has a dramatic ripple effect that so strongly about MPS disorders. Alli- rare genetic diseases that cause cells to impacts all who know and love them. son, now 10, was first diagnosed at the form improperly, wreaking havoc MPS disorders are hereditary and age of 3. Today she is a happy fifth among all the body’s systems. Enzymes there is no cure, but significant ad- grader at Spence Elementary School in which normally break apart damaged vancements have been made or are on LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The Kirch family, cells fail to produce, resulting in pro- the horizon. This is just one reason along with Les Sheaffer, Kym gressive damage throughout the body, why MPS Day is so important. We Wigglseworth, and Sissi Langford of affecting the heart, bones, joints, res- must keep the public informed about the MPS Society, have done so much to piratory system and the central nerv- the disease and in searching for a cure. educate me and others about this cause ous system. It can cause stunted This resolution will help bring the and issue. growth, stiff joints, speech and hearing struggles of those affected by MPS dis- Today’s resolution is just a small impairment, breathing problems, men- orders into the public arena and will part of furthering awareness of MPS tal retardation, and a dramatically signify that we hope to do everything disorders. There is so much more that shortened life span. within our power to fight it. can and must be done. As Members of All the symptoms of these diseases MPS Day was commemorated on Congress, we must take the lead in au- are not always apparent at birth. They February 25 of this year, but it is a thorizing funds for research of MPS develop slowly as damaged cells accu- daily struggle for those affected with and ML disorders. As citizens, we must mulate, many times resulting in death the disease. If MPS affects one family, advocate tirelessly on behalf of the before the teenage years. Currently, it affects too many; and we should con- families who selflessly and tirelessly there are no cures for these dangerous tinue to raise awareness and do all we care for their loved ones. On behalf of diseases. can to help the families and the vic- Allison and her family, I am proud to

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Mr. Speaker, I urge all Pacific theaters and earned the rank of Lieu- basis, dividing the amounts of money Members to support adoption of H. Res. tenant Commander; available in cities like New York with 85, and I yield back the balance of my Whereas, in addition to his outstanding smaller market teams, like the Pitts- time. leadership of the New York Giants, Wel- burgh Steelers and the Green Bay The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. lington Mara also made outstanding con- Packers. This concept of revenue shar- tributions to the National Football League BRADLEY of New Hampshire). The ques- ing allowed the NFL to grow and is as a whole, including serving on its Execu- tion is on the motion offered by the tive Committee, Hall of Fame Committee, still being used today. gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. and Competition Committee; Along with his many other lasting DENT) that the House suspend the rules Whereas Wellington Mara has been in- contributions to the game, Mara lead and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 85. ducted into the Fordham Athletic Hall of the Giants to six league champion- The question was taken; and (two- Fame, and, in 2002, he was honored at the ships, including two Super Bowls, nine thirds having voted in favor thereof) Fordham Founder’s dinner, which is conference championships, and 13 divi- the rules were suspended and the reso- Fordham’s highest honor; sion championships. As an Eagles fan, lution was agreed to. Whereas Wellington Mara was inducted that breaks my heart. Also, the Giants into the National Football League Hall of have accumulated the third highest A motion to reconsider was laid on Fame in 1997; the table. Whereas Wellington Mara served his com- number of victories in National Foot- f munity as a member of the board of the Gi- ball League history. To commemorate ants Foundation, a charitable organization his outstanding career, he was inducted RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF founded by the New York Giants to provide into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in WELLINGTON TIMOTHY MARA financial and social support for disadvan- 1997. I urge all Members to come to- Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I move to taged youths in the New York Metropolitan gether to honor this pillar of the foot- Area; and suspend the rules and agree to the reso- ball community by adopting H. Res. Whereas, on October 25, 2005, Wellington 517. lution (H. Res. 517) recognizing the life Mara succumbed to cancer at his home in of Wellington Timothy Mara and his Rye, New York: Now, therefore, be it Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of outstanding contributions to the New Resolved, That the House of Representa- my time. York Giants Football Club, the Na- tives, on the occasion of the death of Wel- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I tional Football League, and the United lington Timothy Mara— yield myself such time as I may con- States. (1) expresses its deepest condolences to his sume. wife of 61 years, Ann, his 11 children, and his The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the 40 grandchildren; and resolution to recognize the life and ac- H. RES. 517 (2) recognizes the outstanding contribu- complishments of an NFL institution, tions that Wellington Timothy Mara made Whereas Wellington Timothy Mara was Wellington Timothy Mara. Mara spent born on August 14, 1916, in New York City; to the New York Giants Football Club, the Whereas Wellington Mara graduated from National Football League, and the United nearly his entire life with the New Loyola High School in New York and pro- States. York Giants, holding several positions ceeded to Fordham University, from which The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from ball boy at the age of 9 to treas- he graduated in 1937; ant to the rule, the gentleman from urer and team president. Whereas Wellington Mara was closely in- Pennsylvania (Mr. DENT) and the gen- Professional football and the New volved with the Fordham University football York Giants were in Mara’s blood: his teams of 1936 through 1938, which at one tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each will control 20 minutes. father founded the New York Giants. point won 25 straight games, and it was at Father and son built one of the most Fordham University that Mara befriended The Chair recognizes the gentleman future National Football League Hall of from Pennsylvania. successful franchises in league history. Fame coach Vince Lombardi; GENERAL LEAVE Mara’s passing this past October Whereas Wellington Mara was a vital par- Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- dealt an emotional blow to the Giants ticipant in the New York Giants Football mous consent that all Members may organization and the league at large. Club since its inception and inclusion in the have 5 legislative days within which to Mara was extremely involved with the National Football League in 1925 under the revise and extend their remarks and in- team right up until his passing. He original leadership of his father Timothy; showed up at practice nearly every day Whereas, in 1930, Wellington Mara acquired clude extraneous material on the reso- lution under consideration. and shared his wisdom with the play- part-ownership of the New York Giants when ers. his father divided the team between Wel- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there lington Mara and his brother Jack; objection to the request of the gen- Although Mara was associated most Whereas under the co-leadership of Wel- tleman from Pennsylvania? intimately with the Giants, it was lington and Jack Mara, the New York Giants There was no objection. more than his dedication to the Giants appeared in five National Football League Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- that led to his induction into the Pro- Championship games between 1958 and 1963, self such time as I may consume. fessional Football Hall of Fame. In the and Wellington Mara was in charge of accu- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support 1960s, when the Giants earned a domi- mulating the player talent that engineered of H. Res. 517, introduced by the gen- nant portion of television revenues gar- this remarkable accomplishment; nered by professional football, Wel- Whereas, by supporting the agreement to tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAS- share television revenues equally among the CRELL). This resolution recognizes the lington and his brother Jack made the teams of the National Football League, Wel- life of Wellington Timothy Mara and generous decision to split television lington and Jack Mara gave up significant his contributions to the National Foot- revenues with poor-performing teams. revenue for their own team, but put the Na- ball League. This revenue division allowed teams in tional Football League on the path to collec- Wellington Mara was a co-owner and smaller markets to stay afloat until a tive success; co-CEO of the NFL’s New York Giants substantial fan base and the develop- Whereas, after the untimely death of his and one of the most influential and im- ment of a nationwide television mar- brother Jack in 1965, Wellington Mara be- portant figures in the history of the ket would enable these teams to stand came the principal owner of the New York Giants; National Football League. The son of on their own feet. If it were not for the Whereas, under his leadership, the New Timothy Mara, who founded the Giants generosity of the Mara family, the Na- York Giants have 26 postseason appearances, organization in 1925, Mara is an alum- tional Football League would not be 18 National Football League divisional nus of the Jesuit schools, Loyola where it is today.

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That is why even though there support of Congressman PASCRELL’s resolu- nessed when the Giants honored Mara have been many problems in the NFL, tion recognizing the life of Wellington Mara by winning a decisive game over the like many sports, there is something and his outstanding contributions to the New Washington Redskins the same week of very different about the National Foot- York Giants football club, the National Football his passing. ball League. It is a family operation League and the United States of America. Mr. Speaker, I am in support of this and the more it becomes that, the more Wellington Timothy Mara was a man among resolution. we avoid the problems and pitfalls we men. Wellington Mara was a man whose en- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of have seen in organized sports. tire lifetime was dedicated to the National my time. He integrated the Giants at a time Football League and his family-owned Giants. Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the when much of the league remained all Mara, who was given the nickname ‘‘The balance of my time. white. He drafted running back Frank Duke’’ as a youngster by Giants players, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Gifford and offensive tackle Roosevelt joined the Giants in 1937 as a part-time as- yield such time as he may consume to Brown and then traded for quarterback sistant to the president, started working full- the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Y.A. Tittle, all future Hall of Famers. time in 1938 as a club secretary and later PASCRELL), the sponsor of the resolu- He was the architect of the dominant served as vice president before becoming the tion. Giant teams of 1958–1963. No one sur- team’s president after the death of his brother, Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I passed him, paralleled perhaps by Dan Jack. would like to thank Chairman DAVIS, Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mara’s extensive experience in organization, Ranking Member WAXMAN, Mr. DENT, During World War II, Mara briefly player personnel, trading and drafting helped and Mr. DAVIS for their help in bring- left his beloved Giants and joined the produce 16 NFL/NFC divisional titles (two ing this resolution honoring the life of Navy. He served in the Atlantic and came after his induction into the Hall of Fame) Wellington Mara to the floor. the Pacific theaters. He earned the and four NFL championships during his 68– This is not about sports, though. This rank of lieutenant commander. He re- season tenure that began with his graduation is about a gentleman in sports who turned to the Giants following the war. from Fordham in 1937. He engineered trades lived his life on and off the field as an throughout the League solidifying deals with b 1515 outstanding American. With the retire- such stars as Frank Gifford and Roosevelt ment of Paul Tagliabue as the commis- In the early 1960s the Giants were the Brown—both future Hall of Famers—to mold sioner of the NFL, I hope this is not an most valuable franchise in the league, the Giants into a dominant team in the late era that is passing because this is an and television was the next great rev- 1950s and early 1960s. era which was an inspiration to all pro- enue stream. You have already heard, From 1956 to 1963, the Giants won six divi- fessional sports, and we will miss them Mr. Chairman, how we shared the rev- sional championships and the 1956 NFL title. all. enue to make sure that the league sur- Mara’s Giants went on to win Super Bowls I rise today in strong support of this vived. XXI and XXV. resolution honoring Mr. Mara, a fellow In the late 1970s, Mara further From 1984 to 2005, he served as president Fordham University alumnus who strengthened the team by hiring of the National Football Conference. He was passed away just a short time ago at George Young as the general manager, inducted into the National Football League the age of 89. He is survived by his won- who became the architect of the domi- Hall of Fame in 1997 and into the Fordham derful wife, Ann, four sons, seven nant Giant teams of the late 1980s. Athletic Hall of Fame. daughters, 41 grandchildren, and the All told, in Mara’s 81 years, 81 years In spite of a busy, grueling schedule Wel- family has been recently blessed with with one football team, they appeared lington Mara always found time to serve his his first great grandchild. He was not in 26 post seasons, won 16 division community as a member of the board of the always on the football field. championships and six NFL titles. Giants Foundation, a charitable organization To football fans of the New York/New Those six championships represent the founded by the New York Giants to provide fi- Jersey metropolitan area, Mara is syn- third most, as my friend from Pennsyl- nancial and social support for disadvantaged onymous with our beloved New York vania pointed out. youths in the New York Metropolitan Area. Giants, the team he owned for most of In 1972, Fordham University inducted Wellington Mara, who was born on August his life. Born in the city on August 14, Mara into the Athletic Hall of Fame, 14, 1916, in New York City, was respected as 1916, Mara was introduced to profes- and in 2002, he was honored at the one of the most knowledgeable executives in sional football at an early age, as was Fordham Founders Dinner, the univer- pro football. He passed away on October 25, just stated a few times. sity’s highest honor. 2005. He leaves to cherish his memory his He would later recount a story from In 1997, Mara was introduced into the wife, Ann, his 11 children and his 40 grand- that inaugural season of overhearing National Football League Hall of children. He also leaves a legion of devoted head coach Robert Folwell telling his Fame, an honor he reluctantly accept- admirers, friends and colleagues. team to ‘‘give them hell out there.’’ It ed. He believed that since players and The NFL game ball was known as ‘‘The was at that moment that this 9-year- coaches made the game great, the Hall Duke’’ from 1941 to 1969. The NFL first used old young man realized how tough foot- of Fame should be reserved for them a ball in honor of Mara at the suggestion of ball is, and fell in love with the game and not for owners. Chicago Bears owner George Halas, who forever. Mara was so highly regarded by his along with Tim Mara, Wellington’s father, ar- In 1930, Timothy Mara, Wellington’s fellow owners that just yesterday the ranged for Wilson to become the league’s father, gave the team to his two sons. National Football League renamed supplier of game balls. ‘‘The Duke’’ ball was Jack was 22 years of age, and Wel- their official game ball ‘‘The Duke,’’ discontinued before the start of the 1970 sea- lington was 14. That is pretty remark- the nickname given to Mara as a child son. The NFL owners recently voted unani- able. He became the youngest owner in by the New York Giants players. mously to bring back ‘‘The Duke’’ game ball the league. In the late 1930s, Wel- I am proud to have authored House with the logo written on all game-day footballs. lington Mara attended Fordham Uni- Resolution 517 honoring the life and I believe it is more than befitting that the versity, my alma mater. That was work of Wellington Timothy Mara. I National Football League pay tribute to the when Fordham had a proud team, a respectfully urge my colleagues join memory of this outstanding gentleman by team that went on to great heights: the me and support the passage of this res- bringing back ‘‘The Duke’’ football named in seven blocks of granite, Vince olution of not only a great football his honor and that this House pay him tribute Lombardi. He befriended Vince Lom- player, great owner, but a darn great with the passage of this Resolution today. bardi. human being. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Upon graduation, Mara joined the Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of this resolution to honor Wellington Timothy New York Giants as a full-time mem- honor the memory and legacy of Wellington Mara.

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In the early 1960’s, Wellington and section 5550b of title 5, United States Code, on the National Football League. his brother, Jack Mara, as co-owners of the without regard to any provision of section Having been closely associated with the 115 of the Departments of Commerce, Jus- most profitable team in the NFL, put the tice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related New York Giants since its inception in 1925 league ahead of their team by agreeing to Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000 (as en- and having assumed partial ownership of the share lucrative television revenue equally acted into law by section 1000(a)(1) of Public team at the age of 14, Wellington Mara played among all NFL teams. The current success of Law 106–113 and reenacted by section 111 of a critical role in helping the Giants become the NFL is a tribute to the esteemed character the Department of Justice Appropriations one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL. and selfless sacrifice ofthe Mara brothers. Act, 2001 (as enacted into law by appendix B Under his leadership, the Giants achieved They proved to the NFL and to the nation that of Public Law 106–553)). greatness—26 postseason appearances, 18 honorable business practices and teamwork (b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall divisional championships, and six league can indeed generate great success. apply with respect to time spent in travel status on or after the date of the enactment championships, including two Super Bowl vic- Mr. Mara was well respected within the Gi- of this Act. tories. ants organization and throughout the NFL. He In his almost 80 years associated with the was extremely loyal to players, coaches, em- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Giants, Wellington Mara attended almost ployees, and especially the fans. He treated ant to the rule, the gentleman from every Giants practice and home game until everyone with whom he came into contact Nevada (Mr. PORTER) and the gen- falling ill last spring. In fact, the only extended with great respect. Under Wellington Mara’s tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each time he ever spent away from the team was leadership, the Giants appeared in 26 will control 20 minutes. in brave service to his country. While serving postseasons, won 16 NFL divisional cham- The Chair recognizes the gentleman in the Navy during World War II, Wellington pionships and 6 NFL championships, including from Nevada. Mara proudly achieved the rank of Lieutenant the remarkable title runs in 1986 and 1990 GENERAL LEAVE Commander while serving in both the Atlantic (Super Bowls XXI and XXV) that captivated Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask and Pacific theaters. the entire New York/New Jersey area. The unanimous consent that all Members It was Wellington Mara’s vision and leader- leadership of Wellington Mara made the Gi- have 5 legislative days within which to ship in the 1960’s that may provide the most ants a wonderful organization that I am proud revise and extend their remarks and in- lasting impact on the NFL. His willingness to to have in my district. clude extraneous material on the bill share television revenue from the largest tele- Mr. Speaker, I am sure that my colleagues under consideration. vision market with smaller market teams en- will join with me in honoring the life of this ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there abled a balanced economic playing field which ceptional man. We should all be so fortunate objection to the request of the gen- continues in the NFL today. to leave such a tremendous legacy. tleman from Nevada? In addition to his leadership in the NFL, Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I have no There was no objection. Wellington Mara was a generous, caring man further speakers at the moment, and I Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise whose compassion can be summed up in one reserve the balance of my time. today in support of H.R. 4057 as amend- phrase: once a Giant, always a Giant. He was Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ed. I want to thank the leadership for well known for providing medical care for cur- yield back the balance of my time. bringing this important legislation to Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I urge all rent and former players and their families, in- the floor. Members to support the adoption of cluding finding doctors and covering their This bill, which has been introduced medical expenses. Additionally he often kept House Resolution 517. I yield back the balance of my time. by myself, Government Reform Com- advisors and scouts on payroll long after their mittee Chairman TOM DAVIS, Mr. WAX- service to the team ended, simply as a means The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. MAN, Mr. DAVIS from Illinois and Mr. of showing appreciation for their service. BRADLEY of New Hampshire). The ques- VAN HOLLEN, is intended to clarify that Simply put, Wellington Mara was football in tion is on the motion offered by the the Department of Justice attorneys America. A member of the NFL’s founding gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. are eligible to receive compensatory generation, Mara served on the NFL’s Execu- DENT) that the House suspend the rules time off for time spent in travel status tive Committee, Hall of Fame Committee, and and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 517. like all other General Schedule em- Competition Committee and was elected to The question was taken; and (two- ployees. the Hall of Fame himself in 1997. thirds having voted in favor thereof) Mr. Speaker, I wish to offer my condolences the rules were suspended and the reso- In 2004, Congress approved this gov- to the entire Mara family, and I urge my col- lution was agreed to. ernment-wide ‘‘comp time for travel’’ leagues to support this resolution. A motion to reconsider was laid on in the Federal Workforce Flexibility Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the table. Act. After the bill had passed, the De- honor the extraordinary life and achievements f partment of Justice determined that the bill as written did not give it the of Wellington T. Mara, co-owner of the New PROVIDING THAT ATTORNEYS EM- York Football Giants. Mr. Mara will always be authority to waive certain limitations PLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT imposed on its attorneys by a previous remembered for his accomplishments with the OF JUSTICE SHALL BE ELIGIBLE NFL. However, his legacy extends far beyond appropriations measure. H.R. 4057 now, FOR COMPENSATORY TIME OFF through the technical assistance of the the gridiron. He was much more than the suc- FOR TRAVEL cessful owner of a professional football Justice Department, unequivocally team—he was a community leader, a dedi- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I move to clarifies congressional intent. cated family patriarch, a devout man of faith, suspend the rules and pass the bill This bill would allow Justice Depart- and an outstanding American. (H.R. 4057) to provide that attorneys ment attorneys to be compensated for Wellington Mara was a devoted husband to employed by the Department of Justice travel time during nonbusiness hours. his wonderful wife Anne, a loving father to his shall be eligible for compensatory time This would greatly assist those em- eleven children, an adoring grandfather to his off for travel under section 5550b of ployees who take early morning flights 42 grandchildren, and a role model to all who title 5, United States Code, as amend- in order to attend to business away knew him. When called to serve his nation, ed. from the home office, but don’t cur- Wellington did so proudly as a Lieutenant The Clerk read as follows: rently get compensated for their dedi- Commander in the United States Navy during H.R. 4057 cation. In light of the fact that qual- World War II. Later in life, Mara served his Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ity-of-life programs are among the community as a member of the board of the resentatives of the United States of America in most effective recruitment and reten- Congress assembled, Giants Foundation, an organization that pro- tion tools, I believe that Federal em- SECTION 1. COMPENSATORY TIME OFF FOR vides important social and financial support to TRAVEL. ployees should receive compensation underprivileged youth and their families in the (a) IN GENERAL.—Attorneys employed by while traveling to do the Government’s New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area. the Department of Justice (including assist- business.

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King Jordan became Jordan for his many years of dedicated serv- sume. the first deaf President of Gallaudet Univer- ice to Gallaudet University, to the deaf and Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join sity, and the first deaf president of any insti- hard of hearing community, and to all indi- Representatives DAVIS, WAXMAN, POR- tution of higher education in the United viduals with disabilities. TER and VAN HOLLEN in introducing States; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 4057, which would make attorneys Whereas Gallaudet University grants more ant to the rule, the gentleman from bachelor’s degrees to deaf people than any employed by the Department of Justice Florida (Mr. KELLER) and the gen- eligible for compensatory time off for other institution of higher learning in the world, is the only such institution serving tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. KIND) each travel. will control 20 minutes. In 2004, Congress passed the Federal primarily deaf and hard of hearing students, The Chair recognizes the gentleman Workforce Flexibility Act which pro- and provides groundbreaking research in the from Florida. vided compensatory time off to Federal field of deafness; Whereas deaf and hard of hearing grad- GENERAL LEAVE employees when they travel on official uates of Gallaudet University serve as lead- business during nonworking hours. If Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I ask ers around the globe; unanimous consent that all Members an employee must travel on a Sunday Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan graduated from to attend an out-of-town meeting on Gallaudet University in 1970 with a B.A. in may have 5 legislative days in which to Monday, that employee can receive Psychology, and received both a master’s de- revise and extend their remarks on H. credit for giving up his weekend to gree and a doctorate in Psychology from Res. 680. travel on official government business. University of Tennessee by 1973; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The Office of Personnel Management Whereas before his appointment as presi- objection to the request of the gen- issued interim regulations that went dent, Dr. I. King Jordan served as the Chair tleman from Florida? into effect on January 28, 2005, allow- of the Department of Psychology and Dean There was no objection. of the College of Liberal Arts and Science at ing Federal workers to receive equal Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Gallaudet University; myself as much time as I may con- time off in exchange for work-related Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan was a research travel outside of regular business fellow at Donaldson’s School for the Deaf in sume. hours. Edinburgh, Scotland, an exchange scholar at I rise in support of H. Res. 680, which In February of last year, the Justice Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, recognizes the contributions of Dr. I. Department issued guidelines barring and a lecturer at schools in Paris, Toulouse, King Jordan to Gallaudet University DOJ attorneys from receiving the ben- and Marseille, France; and the deaf and hard of hearing com- efit. In support of its decision, the De- Whereas from 1997 to 2001, Dr. I. King Jor- munity. Dr. Jordan retires as president partment cited provisions in its fiscal dan led the first comprehensive capital cam- of Gallaudet at the end of this year, year 2000 appropriations, which banned paign for Gallaudet University and success- and this resolution provides us the op- overtime pay to Justice Department fully raised nearly $40,000,000, which was used portunity to acknowledge his signifi- by the University to strengthen academic attorneys. However, those provisions programs, increase the endowment, and con- cant achievements. I want to thank the sought to limit overtime pay for attor- struct the Student Academic Center; resolution’s author, Mr. KIND, for draw- neys, not compensatory time. Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan established the ing our attention to Dr. Jordan’s ac- H.R. 4057, which has bipartisan and President’s Fellow program to increase the complishments and his status as one of bicameral support, will clarify that number of deaf and hard of hearing faculty America’s leaders in the fields of high- DOJ attorneys are entitled to compen- members by providing support for deaf and er education and disability policy. satory time off. And therefore, I am hard of hearing college graduates to com- When Dr. Jordan was appointed pleased to join with my colleagues in plete their terminal degree; president by the Gallaudet Board of introduction and urge passage of this Whereas in 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan pro- claimed to the world, ‘‘Deaf people can do Trustees in 1988 he became the first legislation. deaf president of the university. Dr. Mr. Speaker, I don’t believe that I anything, except hear.’’; Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan is a strong ad- Jordan’s leadership of Gallaudet has am going to have any additional re- vocate on the national and international heightened awareness of the contribu- quests for time, and I would yield back level for deaf people and people of all disabil- tions made by the university and the the balance of my time. ities, and was a lead witness in support of issues facing the deaf and hard of hear- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I have no the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ing community. During his time as other speakers. I yield back the bal- during a joint session of Congress prior to president, Dr. Jordan has been a visible ance of my time. the passage of ADA; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas in July 2005, Dr. I. King Jordan re- spokesman for the university and for question is on the motion offered by ceived the George Bush Medal for the Em- deaf and hard of hearing individuals, as well as a tireless advocate for people the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. POR- powerment of People with Disabilities, an award established to honor those individuals with disabilities. TER) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4057, as amend- who perform outstanding service to encour- Dr. Jordan has been a leader in na- age the spirit of ADA throughout the world; tional efforts to address the needs of ed. Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan served in the The question was taken; and (two- people with disabilities. In 2001 he was Navy from 1962 to 1966; awarded the Presidential Citizen’s thirds having voted in favor thereof) Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan has shared the rules were suspended and the bill, nearly 38 years of marriage with Linda Medal. This award, conferred by the as amended, was passed. Kephart, with whom he has two children, President of the United States in rec- A motion to reconsider was laid on King and Heidi; ognition of individuals who have per- the table. Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan is a strong sup- formed exemplary deeds or service for porter of physical fitness and has completed f the country, acknowledged Dr. Jor- more than 200 marathons and 40 100-mile dan’s efforts to promote self-deter- RECOGNIZING DR. I. KING JORDAN marathons; mination and full integration of all FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan will retire as people with disabilities. GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY AND the first deaf president of Gallaudet Univer- I want to extend my congratulations sity on December 31, 2006; and THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEAR- to Dr. Jordan and wish him well in his ING COMMUNITY Whereas Dr. I. King Jordan is an accom- plished, respected leader who devoted his life retirement. I know that Gallaudet Uni- Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I move to to Gallaudet University and efforts to im- versity will miss his leadership, and I suspend the rules and agree to the reso- prove the quality of life for individuals who can only hope that he will continue to

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(Mr. LAHOOD asked and was given money has been used to strengthen the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of permission to revise and extend his re- academic program, increase the endow- my time. marks.) ment, and construct the Student Aca- Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I thank demic Center. self such time as I may consume. Mr. KELLER and I especially thank Mr. He also established the President’s Mr. Speaker, I do want to thank the KIND for introducing this. This was Fellow Program. The program is de- ranking member, Mr. KELLER, as well really RON’s idea to honor President signed to increase the number of deaf as the chairman of the Education and Jordan; and I know that the university and hard-of-hearing faculty members the Workforce Committee, Mr. and the people there are very, very ap- by providing support for deaf and hard- MCKEON, for their help in bringing the preciative, RON, of your thinking to of-hearing college graduates to com- resolution before us today. honor Dr. Jordan. plete their degrees. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a great I also want to thank the chairman of He has received 11 honorary degrees American, I. King Jordan, who has the full committee, Chairman MCKEON and numerous awards, including the dedicated his life to helping others. On and his staff. I want to thank the ma- Presidential Citizen’s Medal and the December 31, at the end of this year, jority leader’s office. The truth is, ordi- Washingtonian of the Year Award. Dr. 2006, Dr. Jordan will retire as the first narily we don’t do these kinds of reso- Jordan has also served as the chair and deaf president of Gallaudet University lutions, but because of the importance vice-chair of the President’s Com- located here in Washington, D.C., the of the work of Dr. Jordan, the chair- mittee on Employment of People with only institution of higher learning in man of the full committee and the ma- Disabilities. In July 2005, he received the world serving primarily deaf and jority leader’s office agreed that we the George Bush Medal for the Em- hard of hearing students. I am pleased could have this resolution brought for- powerment of People with Disabilities. to author this resolution with my col- ward. He will retire in December of this leagues Mr. OXLEY, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. This resolution will be presented to- year, and his true partner in all of the LAHOOD, and I thank them and the night by some of us who will be at a work that he has been doing at Gal- other cosponsors of this resolution for fund-raiser at Gallaudet University laudet has certainly been his wife, their support. where some very outstanding Repub- Linda. They have been married for al- King Jordan’s service to others began lican basketball players and some out- most 38 years. more than 4 decades ago when he standing Democratic basketball play- I have had the privilege, along with a served in the United States Navy from ers will be participating in a basketball Democratic Member of the House, of 1962 until 1966. He attended college at game at Gallaudet University. And I serving on the board of directors of Gallaudet University after a car acci- hope that some of us, including Mr. Gallaudet University. I was first ap- dent at the age of 21 left him deaf. He KIND and LYNN and others, will have a pointed by Speaker Gingrich. In my then went on to receive a doctorate in chance to present this resolution to Dr. district there is a school for the deaf, psychology in 1973, joined the faculty Jordan. the only school for the deaf in Illinois, of Gallaudet University, and in 1988 he in Jacksonville, Illinois. So many of b 1530 became its president. During his tenure our students come here to Washington, at Gallaudet, Dr. Jordan raised nearly Dr. Jordan became the first deaf and my interest in the school for the $40 million to grow the university en- president of Gallaudet University in deaf in Jacksonville led to my interest dowment and to construct the student 1988 after the students and people in in Gallaudet, and I have had the privi- academic center. Also, he established the community came forward and said lege of working with Dr. Jordan during the President’s Fellow Program to pro- they wanted a deaf president. And at the time of my tenure on the board of vide support for deaf and hard of hear- the end of the protest, the Gallaudet the directors at Gallaudet University, ing college graduates to complete their board named Dr. Jordan president. and what a privilege that it has been to advanced degrees, thus increasing the He is from Glen Riddle, Pennsyl- work with him. number of deaf and hard of hearing fac- vania. He spent 4 years in the Navy He is a true marathoner. Dr. Jordan ulty members. after high school. has completed more than 200 mara- In addition to his work in academia, Dr. Jordan, as was mentioned, was in thons, 26 miles for a marathon, and 40 President Jordan was a lead witness a car accident when he was 21 years old 100-mile marathons. But he has com- before Congress supporting the Ameri- that left him deaf. He received a BA de- pleted the marathon of his life by doing cans with Disabilities Act; and he con- gree in psychology from Gallaudet in the job that I am sure he always want- tinues to advocate on both the national 1970. In 1971, Dr. Jordan received his ed, to be president of Gallaudet Univer- and international levels for deaf peo- MA in psychology from the University sity; and he has been an inspiration for ple, as well as all people with disabil- of Tennessee. He also received his deaf people. ities. Ph.D. in psychology from the Univer- Each year I try to go to Gallaudet In 2005, Dr. Jordan received the sity of Tennessee in 1973. and visit with the students, and I can George H.W. Bush Medal honoring out- Once he completed his education, Dr. tell you he is an inspiration to the stu- standing service under the Americans Jordan began teaching in the Gallaudet dents there; and he is an inspiration, I with Disabilities Act of 1990. Department of Psychology. He became think, to all of us and should be an in- Dr. Jordan is an inspiration to all chair of the department in 1983 and spiration to all Americans, that even Americans and his years of dedication dean of the College of Liberal Arts and with disabilities, you can do great to others undoubtedly deserve the rec- Sciences in 1986. things, and he surely has done great ognition of this House of Representa- Dr. Jordan has also been a research things. tives. We will miss his terrific leader- fellow at the Donaldson’s School for So I want to add my congratulations ship and his advocacy on behalf of all the Deaf in Edinburgh, Scotland; an ex- to Dr. Jordan for a job well done, and the students at Gallaudet University. change scholar in Krakow, Poland; and I know he will not fade away. I know I would like to congratulate Dr. Jor- a visiting scholar and lecturer at he will continue to work with the dis- dan and his wife, Linda Kephart, for schools in Paris, Toulouse, and ability community and work around their many years of dedicated service Marseille, France. Washington, D.C. and do all that he

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Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the gentleman from Wisconsin for his sure, in ways that we shall never un- self such time as I may consume. working with the chair to get this bill derstand and shall never know. I also want to extend my thanks to to the floor. But then it was up to Dr. Jordan to Mr. LAHOOD, who has been instru- I am not on the committee of juris- prove himself, and I am here to tell you mental in getting this resolution here diction; so I want to particularly thank as a person who is very familiar with to the floor today and for his tireless the committee for the honor. It is an all the institutions, he continues to be support for all the students at Gal- unusual honor. We do not do this very a tenured professor of law at George- laudet University. often, what you do in bringing this res- town, where I taught full time before The only thing I would add is that olution to the floor. And I want to give coming to the Congress, and under Dr. the Democratic team will be trying to my thanks to Mr. LAHOOD and Ms. Jordan this institution has prospered defend our title on the parquet floor WOOLSEY, both, for the service they and grown to even more admiration this evening. perform by serving on the board of this than it already enjoyed. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she In order for that to happen, Dr. Jor- may consume to the gentlewoman from very important institution. The fact that there are two Members of Con- dan had simply to show that he could California (Ms. WOOLSEY), one of the do what presidents do, and he has done members of the board of trustees of gress on the board of Gallaudet perhaps speaks for itself as to the importance that to a fare-thee-well, from fund rais- Gallaudet University. ing, which may be the most difficult to Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in of Gallaudet, chartered by the Congress do especially since this university does strong support of this resolution to of the United States and still an insti- receive some funding from the Federal honor Dr. I. King Jordan. tution of great importance to the Con- Dr. Jordan is retiring as Gallaudet gress. Government. But as my colleagues know from University’s president at the end of I do want to say to the gentleman this year, having become our Nation’s from Wisconsin and to those of you, if their own State university, that does not matter that much today. Presi- first deaf university president where he you are one of them, Mr. LAHOOD, who has served since 1988, the first deaf in- are going to be at the game this dents are supposed to get out here on dividual to be the president of any evening, I always come to this wonder- the hustings the way everybody else higher education institution. ful game. As it turns out, I am having does, the way that private universities Dr. Jordan is both an accomplished, a reception myself tonight for the Na- always have. And here when Dr. Jordan did it not only like everybody else does respected educator and a personal tional Teacher of the Year, the first but did it in extraordinary ways, you friend. During his tenure at Gallaudet, time since the award was given. It was see evidence of it in the new construc- he has been an able, caring leader, pro- set up in 1952, that the National Teach- tion on the campus. You see evidence pelling the university forward and ad- er of the Year comes from the District of it in the way in which the excellence vocating for deaf students. Among his of Columbia. So you fellows are going of the institution has even improved. It accomplishments are Gallaudet’s first- to have to get along without me. already had a stellar reputation, and ever capital campaign, a campaign When they asked me to come, they you see it in a very important expan- that supported construction of the first asked me to be a member of the sion for graduate education for the deaf state-of-the-art Student Academic Cen- team. They really did not know what and hard of hearing. ter on campus. He also paved the way they were saying. I did volunteer to for an increase in scholarships and aca- Dr. I. King Jordan has performed come, however, to be there to do what- with the excellence that the students demic programs, and he established a ever I could. In fact, if this reception is fellows program to provide support for expected. They knew what he could do. over, I do intend to stop by and to They knew from his academic reputa- deaf college graduates to complete thank you also for that very important their terminal degrees and become fac- tion, they knew from his background, work. what he could do. He has performed up ulty members. As you have heard, Gallaudet is real- Dr. Jordan has been a strong advo- to that standard and well beyond. ly one of a kind. It is an institution cate for individuals with disabilities all The resolution that my colleagues without peer, the only institution for around the world. His testimony to bring forward today could not be more people who are deaf and hard of hearing Congress played a critical role in the well deserved, and I thank you once passage of the landmark Americans of higher education throughout the again for it. And I thank you for my- with Disabilities Act in 1990. world. So it is very precious to those of self and I thank you for the residents I am proud to have had a chance to us in the District of Columbia who of the District of Columbia, including work with Dr. Jordan these past years, then see people come from all over the the disabled students who, of course, most recently as one of the three Mem- world to come to this singular institu- are resident there during the time they bers of Congress who sit on Gallaudet’s tion. attend Gallaudet. board: Congressman LAHOOD, Senator Now, there has got to be great sad- Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I con- MCCAIN, and myself. We have experi- ness on the campus of Gallaudet even tinue to reserve the balance of my enced a career of accomplishments for as we express our appreciation today. time. Gallaudet’s students under Dr. Jor- Dr. I. King Jordan was not simply an Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- dan’s leadership. They are a testament extraordinary educator. He came to his self such time as I may consume just to to his inspirational words, words he post through a vote of confidence be- conclude. spoke in 1988. He said: ‘‘Deaf people can fore he even got there from the stu- I thank the gentlewoman from the do anything, except hear.’’ dents who had a demonstration; and as District of Columbia for her very warm I wish Dr. Jordan much happiness in a result of that demonstration, the and gracious remarks on behalf of Dr. his retirement as he looks forward to board of trustees at that time thought Jordan here today. I also know that my traveling with his wife, Linda, spend- about their decision, and Dr. Jordan predecessor, Representative Steve ing more time with his family. But be- became the first disabled person to Gunderson, who also served on the lieve me, his compassion, his vision, head the university. board at Gallaudet University, would and his service will be greatly missed. It is hard to overemphasize what this join us today in honoring the career of Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I con- meant to us in the District of Colum- Dr. Jordan. It was Steve Gunderson tinue to reserve the balance of my bia. We saw it as wonderful history- who first introduced me to the wonder- time. making for a history-making institu- ful work that is taking place at that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4133 university under the terrific leadership vania.’’ His strong, forceful, compassionate ment, improved and expanded academic pro- that I have personally witnessed leadership and service will be greatly missed. grams, added new facilities, and recruited throughout the years, and I know he Mr OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor world-class faculty and administrators. joins us in support of the resolution. today to salute the outstanding service of Dr I got to know Dr. Jordan during the passage Finally, I would mention too that the I. King Jordan to Gallaudet University. of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which minority whip, Mr. HOYER from Mary- Through his personal and professional accom- was signed into law in 1990. Dr. Jordan was land, who has been a good friend of Dr. plishments and contributions to the deaf and a lead witness during a joint session of Con- Jordan, a strong supporter and friend hard-of-hearing community, he has become a gress and delivered key testimony, which was of the university, was hoping to come role model for all. instrumental to the passage of this landmark down here and personally extend his After serving in the Navy from 1962 to 1966, civil rights legislation. warm remarks for Dr. Jordan’s retire- Dr. Jordan graduated with a B.A. in psy- Dr. Jordan has never relented in his com- ment. He is tied up right now. chology from Gallaudet in 1970. He received mitment to improving the lives of people with his doctorate in psychology from the University b 1545 disabilities. Last year, I was privileged to join of Tennessee in 1973. Afterward, he returned Dr. Jordan in receiving the George Bush I am sure he will be extending his re- to Gallaudet and served as chairman of the Medal for the Empowerment of People with marks for the record. With that, I Psychology Department and later as Dean of Disabilities. That distinguished award is just thank the gentleman for his support of the College of Liberal Arts and Science. one of the many that Dr. Jordan has received the resolution. Tapped as Gallaudet’s first deaf president in for his work. His numerous accomplishments Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. 1988, Dr. Jordan became the first deaf presi- and awards include no fewer than eleven hon- Speaker, it is a great honor for me to rise to dent of any institution of higher education in orary degrees, the Washingtonian of the Year, honor Dr. I. King Jordan upon his retirement the country. the James L. Fisher Award from the Council as president of Gallaudet University on De- Over the past 18 years, Dr. Jordan has for Advancement and Support of Education cember 31, 2006. Dr. Jordan is a native of forged a strong relationship between Gallaudet (CASE), the Larry Stewart Award from the Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, a small town near and Congress to improve the quality of life for American Psychological Association, the Dis- Philadelphia, in the 7th Congressional District deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and those tinguished Leadership Award from the Na- which I represent. with disabilities. He is known and respected by tional Association for Community Leadership, Dr. Jordan made history in 1988 when he his colleagues as an amiable and admired and the U.S. Presidential Citizens Medal. became the Nation’s first deaf university presi- leader. Because of his passion for Gallaudet’s In 1990, President George Bush appointed dent at the world’s only liberal arts university mission, Dr. Jordan has always gone above Dr. Jordan Vice-Chair of the President’s Com- for the deaf—Gallaudet University. He also and beyond his official duties to help others. mittee on Employment of People with Disabil- claims the distinction as the first deaf presi- I’ve come to know and admire Dr. Jordan ities (PCEPD), and in 1993 he was later re- dent of any institution of higher education in through the Gallaudet University Congres- appointed as Vice-Chair by President Clinton the U.S. The important message that Dr. Jor- sional Basketball Classic, a biennial event pit- of this influential body that made national rec- dan sent to the world upon his appointment in ting Republicans against Democrats in our ommendations on issues of employment. 1988 was that deaf children brought up in a own version of ‘‘March Madness.’’ The game Dr. Jordan recently announced that he will world that too often tells them that they can’t celebrates Gallaudet’s years of service to the retire as Gallaudet’s first deaf President on do, now see they can do anything and that the deaf and hard-of-hearing, with proceeds from December 31, 2006. While the University will only limit to their achievements is their ability the game going to support the invaluable pro- be losing a remarkable leader, I know that Dr. to dream. grams offered at the school. I’m proud to note Jordan will continue to be a driving force in The year 1988 was a pivotal one for the that Republican members hold a 6–5 advan- our community. deaf and hard of hearing. The year began tage in the Classic, which dates back to Mr. Speaker, I wish to express my deep when the students and faculty of Gallaudet 1987—but clearly the students of Gallaudet gratitude to Dr. Jordan on behalf of the mil- University protested the decision by the board are the real winners. lions of individuals he has helped and inspired of trustees to bypass two qualified deaf can- Tonight’s 12th biennial Congressional Clas- throughout his career. His tireless efforts have didates for president and choose instead a sic will be my last, as it will be Dr. Jordan’s improved not only Gallaudet University, but hearing candidate. Called Deaf President Now last as president of Gallaudet University. He also our nation and our world. I wish Dr. Jor- (DPN), the week-long protest was a watershed has been a stalwart supporter of the game dan the best of luck in his retirement. His event. Their persistent, but nonviolent dem- over the years and a tireless advocate of Gal- leadership and legacy will never be forgotten. onstrations captured the hearts of the Nation laudet’s mission in his outreach efforts to the Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and their victory resulted in the selection of Dr. nation at large. I join my teammates and the pay tribute to the impressive career of Dr. I. Jordan—a selection which was applauded by whole House in honoring this dedicated and King Jordan, as he retires from his presidency hearing and nonhearing Americans alike. exceptional man as he concludes nearly 19 of Gallaudet University. For many years, Dr. Dr. Jordan was not only a strong advocate years of distinguished service at Gallaudet’s Jordan has tirelessly served his community as for the Gallaudet community, but for individ- helm. an advocate and a champion for people who uals with disabilities across this Nation. One of Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ex- are deaf or hard of hearing. for the past 18 his many proud accomplishments is the work press my strong support for H. Res. 680 and years, he has served as the president of the he did to assist with the passage of the Ameri- to pay tribute to the long and distinguished ca- only institution of higher learning serving pri- cans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which I sup- reer of Dr. I. King Jordan, the first deaf Presi- marily deaf and hearing impaired students. I ported. He was a leading witness in support of dent of Gallaudet University. Dr. Jordan’s am proud to call Dr. Jordan a friend and hon- the ADA and delivered significant testimony compelling life story, keen intellect, and unbri- ored to have had the opportunity to work with not only in Congress, but across the country dled passion have combined to make him an him in his capacity of university president over during the deliberations of this bill. extraordinary educational leader, one of our the years. Dr. Jordan’s presidency has paralleled a nation’s foremost advocates for people with Under Dr. Jordan’s tenure as president, Gal- time of great accomplishments for deaf per- disabilities, and an international leader and laudet University has seen tremendous sons, and all individuals with disabilities. Their role model for the deaf and hard of hearing. growth, with an increased endowment and needs and abilities have come to the forefront Over the 18 years that he has served as strong progress in many academic areas. Dr. of public debate. He is far more than a symbol University President, as well as his years as Jordan has raised awareness of the important of ability over disability, he is a sensitive and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and educational contributions Gallaudet makes to caring individual, and a strong and forceful Chair of the Psychology Department, Gal- the Nation and the world. leader. laudet University has thrived under Dr. Jor- As the first deaf president of Gallaudet Uni- Mr. Speaker, I wish Dr. Jordan and his wife, dan’s leadership. Gallaudet is the world’s only versity, Dr. Jordan served as a role model, as Linda, much happiness as they anticipate and university in which all programs and services well as an advocate. One of his legacies at begin a new chapter in their lives. I am proud are specifically designed for deaf and hard of Gallaudet will be the President’s Fellows pro- to list Dr. I. King Jordan in the ‘‘Who’s Who of hearing students. As President, Dr. Jordan gram, which he established to increase the the 7th Congressional District of Pennsyl- dramatically expanded the University’s endow- number of deaf and hearing impaired faculty.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4134 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE March 28, 2006 His unwavering support and belief that all indi- wise applicable to transfers of jurisdiction United States Supreme Court Police to viduals, regardless of disabilities, should be over parcels of Federal real property. reflect this land transfer. encouraged to fulfill their potential has inspired (2) INCLUSION IN SUPREME COURT GROUNDS.— The transfer will also enable the Su- Section 6101(b)(2) of title 40, United States countless students, faculty and others in the preme Court Police to have control Code, is amended by inserting before the pe- over the grounds within the bollards deaf and hearing impaired community to work riod ‘‘and that parcel transferred under the towards that end. Supreme Court Grounds Transfer Act of that are currently under construction. Dr. Jordan has accomplished a great deal in 2005’’. The Supreme Court Land Transfer his professional career. I am pleased to have (3) UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS.— Act of 2006 is a simple and sensible so- this opportunity to acknowledge his service to (A) DEFINITION.—Section 5102 of title 40, lution that provides a more distinct Gallaudet and his efforts to improve the quality United States Code, is amended to exclude boundary between the Capitol grounds of life for individuals who are deaf and hearing within the definition of the United States and the Supreme Court. impaired, and individuals with disabilities. I Capitol Grounds the parcel of Federal real Mr. Speaker, I support this legisla- property described in subsection (b)(2). tion and encourage my colleagues to do thank him for his dedication and I urge all of (B) JURISDICTION OF CAPITOL POLICE.—The my colleagues to support H. Res. 680. the same. United States Capitol Police shall not have Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I yield back jurisdiction over the parcel of Federal real the balance of my time. my time. property described in subsection (b)(2) by Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I have no reason of such parcel formerly being part of myself such time as I may consume. further requests for time, and I yield the United States Capitol Grounds. (4) RECORDING OF MAP OF SUPREME COURT Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman of back the balance of our time. the subcommittee with whom I have The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. GROUNDS.—The Architect of the Capitol shall record with the Office of the Surveyor of the worked so closely for making sure that BRADLEY of New Hampshire). The ques- District of Columbia a map showing areas this small bill got to the floor and got tion is on the motion offered by the comprising the grounds of the Supreme done. gentleman from Florida (Mr. KELLER) Court of the United States that reflects— Mr. Speaker, S. 2116 is a bill to trans- that the House suspend the rules and (A) the legal boundaries described under fer the parcel of property currently agree to the resolution, H. Res. 680. section 6101(b)(1) of title 40, United States under the jurisdiction of the Architect The question was taken; and (two- Code; and of the Capitol to the jurisdiction of the (B) any portion of the United States Cap- thirds having voted in favor thereof) Supreme Court. The parcel of land is a the rules were suspended and the reso- itol Grounds as described under section 5102 of title 40, United States Code, which is con- small triangle of land bounded by Con- lution was agreed to. stitution Avenue Northeast, Maryland A motion to reconsider was laid on tiguous to the boundaries or property de- scribed under subparagraph (A) of this para- Avenue Northeast, and Second Street the table. graph. Northeast. f (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall apply Once the parcel is transferred from to fiscal year 2006 and each fiscal year there- the Architect to the Supreme Court, SUPREME COURT GROUNDS after. TRANSFER ACT OF 2005 the Capitol Hill Police will no longer The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- have the security responsibility for the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I move ant to the rule, the gentleman from parcel; and, further, the definition of to suspend the rules and pass the Sen- Pennsylvania (Mr. SHUSTER) and the the Capitol grounds will be amended to ate bill (S. 2116) to transfer jurisdiction gentlewoman from the District of Co- show that the parcel has been deleted of certain real property to the Supreme lumbia (Ms. NORTON) each will control from the definition of the Capitol Court. 20 minutes. grounds. The Clerk read as follows: The Chair recognizes the gentleman The Supreme Court requested this S. 2116 from Pennsylvania. transfer in order to enhance its perim- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- GENERAL LEAVE eter security program. Mr. Speaker, I resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask support this bill and urge its passage. Congress assembled, unanimous consent that all Members Mr. Speaker, before I yield back the SECTION 1. TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER balance of my time I do want to say CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE have 5 legislative days in which to re- SUPREME COURT. vise and extend their remarks and in- that this bill brings to mind, especially (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be clude extraneous material on S. 2116. since it is being transferred for secu- cited as the ‘‘Supreme Court Grounds Trans- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there rity reasons, the fact that we are oper- fer Act of 2005’’. objection to the request of the gen- ating under an old 19th century organi- (b) TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION.— tleman from Pennsylvania? zation of the police that guard the (1) IN GENERAL.—Jurisdiction over the par- There was no objection. complex of most important Federal cel of Federal real property described under Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield building in the District of Columbia, paragraph (2) (over which jurisdiction was transferred to the Architect of the Capitol myself such time as I may consume. the Supreme Court Police, the Library under section 514(b)(2)(B)(i) of the Omnibus S. 2116 transfers jurisdiction of a of Congress Police, and the Capitol Hill Parks and Public Lands Management Act of small parcel of land from the Architect police. 1996 (40 U.S.C. 5102 note; Public Law 104–333; of the Capitol to the Supreme Court of Mr. Speaker, at the moment we have 110 Stat. 4165)) is transferred to the Supreme the United States. some jurisdiction over this Federal po- Court of the United States, without consid- Most of my colleagues will recognize lice force. But the jurisdiction I am eration. this property as the small triangular speaking of, which has already been (2) PARCEL.—The parcel of Federal real piece of land between the Hart Senate passed by the Congress of the United property referred to under paragraph (1) is Office Building and the Supreme Court. States, is not under our jurisdiction, that portion of the triangle of Federal land in Reservation No. 204 in the District of Co- For the past few years it has been sur- but because of the security which is lumbia under the jurisdiction of the Archi- rounded by security fencing and cov- the reason for the transfer, I do want tect of the Capitol, including any contiguous ered by construction trailers and to say that what we have with this sidewalks, bound by Constitution Avenue, equipment supporting the Supreme complex of buildings that are within N.E., on the north, the branch of Maryland Court Modernization project. sight of one another, are very different Avenue, N.E., running in a northeast direc- The small parcel of land is bordered police forces. tion on the west, the major portion of Mary- by Constitution Avenue on the north, We have a police force that is trained land Avenue, N.E., on the south, and 2nd Maryland Avenue on the west and differently for the three most impor- Street, N.E., on the east, including the con- south, and by Second Street on the tant buildings in this vicinity. The Li- tiguous sidewalks. (c) MISCELLANEOUS.— east. brary of Congress is trained differently. (1) COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS.—Compli- This transfer also includes realigning It is as if these were the police forces of ance with this section shall be deemed to the jurisdictional boundaries of the Maryland, Virginia, and the District of satisfy the requirements of all laws other- United States Capitol Police and the Columbia.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4135 Mr. Speaker, that is dangerous. That Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, is amend- imum price requirement established by the is nothing short of dangerous. We have ed by adding at the end the following new Secretary under this subsection if the total so shored up the Capitol, that any ter- subparagraphs: distribution of Class I products during the rorist on the lookout for something to ‘‘(M) MINIMUM MILK PRICES FOR HAN- preceding month of any such handler’s own DLERS.— farm production exceeds 3,000,000 pounds.’’. do in this vicinity is surely going to go ‘‘(i) APPLICATION OF MINIMUM PRICE RE- (b) EXCLUSION OF NEVADA FROM FEDERAL to places that she may believe is less QUIREMENTS.—Notwithstanding any other MILK MARKETING ORDERS.—Section 8c(11) of well guarded, like the Library of Con- provision of this section, a milk handler de- the Agriculture Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. gress, and like, if I may so, the Su- scribed in clause (ii) shall be subject to all of 608c(11)), reenacted with amendments by the preme Court of the United States. the minimum and uniform price require- Agriculture Marketing Agreement Act of I have met with the Marshal of the ments of a Federal milk marketing order 1937, is amended— Supreme Court of the United States issued pursuant to this section applicable to (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking the last sentence; and and the Library of Congress. I am fa- the county in which the plant of the handler is located, at Federal order class prices, if (2) by adding at the end the following new miliar with both their police forces. the handler has packaged fluid milk product subparagraph: But now that this bill has been brought route dispositions, or sales of packaged fluid ‘‘(D) In the case of milk and its products, to the floor, I urge that we all respond milk products to other plants, in a mar- no county or other political subdivision of to what has now become public, be- keting area located in a State that requires the State of Nevada shall be within the mar- cause the Library of Congress Police handlers to pay minimum prices for raw keting area definition of any order issued have raised the question again. milk purchases. under this section.’’. ‘‘(ii) COVERED MILK HANDLERS.—Except as (c) RECORDS AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS.— There was an article in Roll Call just Notwithstanding any other provision of this a few days ago that there were real se- provided in clause (iv), clause (i) applies to a handler of Class I milk products (including a section, or the amendments made by this curity problems with the Library of producer-handler or producer operating as a section, a milk handler (including a pro- Congress and its police. I have not handler) that— ducer-handler or a producer operating as a heard the same thing about the Su- ‘‘(I) operates a plant that is located within handler) that is subject to regulation under preme Court. the boundaries of a Federal order milk mar- this section or an amendment made by this But I do not think we should rest keting area (as those boundaries are in effect section shall comply with the requirements well knowing that we have shored up as of the date of the enactment of this sub- of section 1000.27 of title 7, Code of Federal paragraph); Regulations, or a successor regulation, relat- the Congress of the United States and ing to handler responsibility for records or we hope everything is well with the Su- ‘‘(II) has packaged fluid milk product route dispositions, or sales of packaged fluid milk facilities. preme Court and the Library of Con- products to other plants, in a milk mar- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE AND IMPLEMENTA- gress. I think it is our obligation to keting area located in a State that requires TION.—The amendments made by this section make sure that it is, in fact, the case. handlers to pay minimum prices for raw take effect on the first day of the first Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance milk purchases; and month beginning more than 15 days after the of my time. ‘‘(III) is not otherwise obligated by a Fed- date of the enactment of this Act. To accom- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I would eral milk marketing order, or a regulated plish the expedited implementation of these milk pricing plan operated by a State, to pay amendments, effective on the date of the en- urge my colleagues to support this actment of this Act, the Secretary of Agri- commonsense piece of legislation, and I minimum class prices for the raw milk that is used for such dispositions or sales. culture shall include in the pool distributing yield back the balance of my time. ‘‘(iii) OBLIGATION TO PAY MINIMUM CLASS plant provisions of each Federal milk mar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The PRICES.—For purposes of clause (ii)(III), the keting order issued under subparagraph (B) question is on the motion offered by Secretary may not consider a handler of of section 8c(5) of the Agriculture Adjust- the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Class I milk products to be obligated by a ment Act (7 U.S.C. 608c(5)), reenacted with SHUSTER) that the House suspend the Federal milk marketing order to pay min- amendments by the Agriculture Marketing rules and pass Senate bill, S. 2116. imum class prices for raw milk unless the Agreement Act of 1937, a provision that a handler operates the plant as a fully regu- handler described in subparagraph (M) of The question was taken; and (two- such section, as added by subsection (a) of thirds having voted in favor thereof) lated fluid milk distributing plant under a Federal milk marketing order. this section, will be fully regulated by the the rules were suspended and the Sen- ‘‘(iv) CERTAIN HANDLERS EXEMPTED.— order in which the handler’s distributing ate bill was passed. Clause (i) does not apply to— plant is located. These amendments shall not A motion to reconsider was laid on ‘‘(I) a handler (otherwise described in be subject to a referendum under section the table. clause (ii)) that operates a nonpool plant (as 8c(19) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 608c(19)). defined in section 1000.8(e) of title 7, Code of f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date ant to the rule, the gentleman from MILK REGULATORY EQUITY ACT of the enactment of this subparagraph); Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- ‘‘(II) a producer-handler (otherwise de- OF 2005 tleman from California (Mr. CARDOZA) scribed in clause (ii)) for any month during Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I which the producer-handler has route dis- each will control 20 minutes. move to suspend the rules and pass the positions, and sales to other plants, of pack- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Senate bill (S. 2120) to ensure regu- aged fluid milk products equaling less than er, I claim the time in opposition to latory equity between and among all 3,000,000 pounds of milk; or the bill. dairy farmers and handlers for sales of ‘‘(III) a handler (otherwise described in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under packaged fluid milk in federally regu- clause (ii)) for any month during which— rule XV, the gentleman from California lated milk marketing areas and into ‘‘(aa) less than 25 percent of the total (Mr. LEWIS) will control 20 minutes in quantity of fluid milk products physically opposition to the bill. certain non-federally regulated milk received at the plant of the handler (exclud- marketing areas from federally regu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ing concentrated milk received from another from Virginia. lated areas, and for other purposes. plant by agreement for other than Class I The Clerk read as follows: use) is disposed of as route disposition or is Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the ranking S. 2120 transferred in the form of packaged fluid milk products to other plants; or member of the Committee on Agri- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(bb) less than 25 percent in aggregate of culture, who I understand is on his resentatives of the United States of America in the route disposition or transfers are in a Congress assembled, way, and in his absence the gentleman marketing area or areas located in one or from California (Mr. CARDOZA), to have SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. more States that require handlers to pay This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Milk Regu- control of time for 10 minutes, and that minimum prices for raw milk purchases. they be permitted to yield blocks of latory Equity Act of 2005’’. ‘‘(N) EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MILK HAN- that time. SEC. 2. MILK REGULATORY EQUITY. DLERS.—Notwithstanding any other provi- (a) MINIMUM MILK PRICES FOR HANDLERS; sion of this section, no handler with distribu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there EXEMPTION.—Section 8c(5) of the Agricul- tion of Class I milk products in the mar- objection to the request of the gen- tural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 608c(5)), reen- keting area described in Order No. 131 shall tleman from Virginia? acted with amendments by the Agricultural be exempt during any month from any min- There was no objection.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE March 28, 2006 Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I and hearing their near universal sup- learned about the measure last Thurs- yield myself such time as I may con- port, I decided to move forward with day or Friday, but this is very common sume. the legislation as drafted. with the scheduling of suspensions. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. The two provisions that were added As the gentleman is well aware, we 2120. My original interest in this legis- simply exempt Clark County, Nevada have been discussing this issue, and it lation was to address a loophole cre- from the existing Arizona-Las Vegas has been on the cusp of coming to the ated in the interface of the Federal Milk Market Order and create a 3 mil- floor for a long, long time. We need to Milk Market Order System with indi- lion pound-per-month cap on the ex- attempt to resolve these differences, vidual State milk marketing arrange- emption for producers who process and and I think the consensus, on the part ments. distribute their own milk within the of many, is that we need to proceed Under the authority of the Agricul- Arizona-Las Vegas Order. with this debate today. I think that is tural Marketing Agreement Act of 1993, Mr. Speaker, I am aware that some the best way to get to the heart of the Secretary of Agriculture protects Members may have concerns about one what is going on here. dairy producers from predatory pricing or more of these provisions. As I indi- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of by setting a minimum price that must cated, I too had some reservations. But my time. be paid by processors who distribute as I stated, there is near unanimous ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE fluid milk within a Federal Milk Mar- support within the dairy community, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ket Order Area. both the producers and the processors, BRADLEY of New Hampshire). Without While a majority of the country is for these changes. I therefore urge my objection, the gentleman from Min- covered by one of 10 Federal orders, colleagues to support this legislation. nesota (Mr. PETERSON) will control the some States, California in particular, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of time previously allocated to the gen- have enacted legislation which author- my time. tleman from California (Mr. CARDOZA). izes State agencies to regulate min- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- There was no objection. imum milk price for intrastate sales. er, I yield myself such time as I may Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. Herein lies the dilemma. Milk proc- consume. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I essed and distributed in the neigh- Mr. Speaker, far be it from me to rise may consume. boring State of Arizona, which oper- and challenge the chairman of the au- Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support ates under a Federal order, is subject thorizing committee regarding a dairy of the bill before us, and I would like to to the Federal minimum pricing regu- issue. thank Chairman GOODLATTE and the lations. However, milk processed in Ar- He and I have talked about this on other members of the committee for izona and then sold in California is ex- many occasions; and frankly, much of their hard work and cooperation. I empt from the Federal existing regula- that which he suggests as a potential would also like to acknowledge the tions. solution to the California-Nevada-Ari- gentlemen from California, Mr. NUNES, And since the commercial product zona problem I am in total agreement Mr. BACA, Mr. CARDOZA and Mr. COSTA, originates from outside the State, it is with. who have worked diligently to bring exempt from California State regula- My difficulty is that I have reviewed this important issue to the attention of tions. Because of this loophole, milk with great care all of those suspensions the House. produced in Arizona and sold in Cali- that are on the floor today. This is the Though this bill is not perfect, Mr. fornia is not subject to any minimum controversial suspension. And indeed, Speaker, it will begin to solve an im- pricing regulations. This creates an un- rather than talking policy, I will talk balance in our regulatory structure. fair advantage for out-of-state fluid policy all that my colleagues would However, it ignores the fact that the milk processors. like today, I would prefer to discuss real solution is for California to join This situation was first brought to the violation of procedure that is in- the Federal Dairy System. Right now, my attention by the gentleman from volved here. one handler in Yuma, Arizona, is using California (Mr. NUNES) and I agreed to Under our rules, suspensions are to a loophole in the current system to sell help resolve this issue. be addressing issues that are not con- from a Federal milk market area into The solution simply directs the Sec- troversial, that Members on both sides California and is not paying the min- retary to apply the minimum pricing of the aisle are able to largely agree imum milk price that either institu- regulations of the Federal order system upon. There are minor exceptions to tion has in place. This practice is dis- to any covered milk handler if they sell this. But in this case, we are talking rupting the marketplace and under- a significant portion of their fluid milk about a violent exception. mining the goal of fairness that the production in States that have estab- regulatory system should encourage. lished minimum milk pricing regula- b 1600 Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, this bill tions. It is clearly understood by people op- offers a piecemeal approach when dairy Mr. Speaker, as all of our colleagues erating with this bill on both sides of policy really needs a more comprehen- can attest, Federal dairy policy is the aisle that I have had very strong sive adjustment. The bill will begin to among the most complicated and po- opposition and others have had opposi- address the problem more imme- liticized of all of our programs. Indeed, tion to this policy. And yet to have it diately, but will leave more work to be the main reason that it has taken as come to the floor as a suspension with done for a later time. long as it has to bring this bill to the no notice whatsoever, I mean, I learned Mr. Speaker, even as one part of this full House for consideration is because last Friday by accident that this bill bill is written to ensure that the Yuma often the simplest dairy bills tend to was going to be on the floor. handler is on the same regulatory play- act as magnets and attract all kinds of Frankly, I might be on a plane today, ing field as his competitors, the bill’s unrelated pieces that are in many ways otherwise; and it is hardly the way to second provision completely exempts controversial. treat Members on either side of the Nevada processors from regulation. So This legislation is no exception. aisle dealing with a fundamental ques- one provision requires that similar While the original intent was to rem- tion of procedure. So for that reason rules apply to all handlers, while the edy a situation that has caused great initially I have expressed my very other gives special status to handlers concern to the California dairy indus- strong opposition. in Nevada. try, two additional provisions have Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of It may be that the exemption for Ne- been added to this legislation to ad- my time. vada will allow the Yuma handler to dress concerns elsewhere. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I regain unregulated status that the bill Admittedly, I was reluctant to in- yield myself 30 seconds. Just to re- is meant to take away. Keep in mind, clude these provisions; but after meet- spond to the gentleman, I certainly re- Mr. Speaker, that the goal of this bill ing with members of the dairy industry spect the gentleman’s concerns. I too is to level the playing field between

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For those lution. associated with the milk marketing familiar with dairy policy, there is Without feedback from hearings and order system as well. never an easy fight in dairy policy, and from the USDA regarding implementa- What this process reminds me of is this legislation is no different; it will tion of this bill, we cannot be sure that something that happened a number of be familiar. it will resolve the problem that is oc- years ago when Mr. Gingrich was Throughout the years, there have curring now with the plant in Yuma, Speaker and Steve Gunderson, a Re- been more obstacles thrown in the path Arizona. Who is to say that the same publican from Wisconsin, was chair of of this worthy legislation than I can issue will not arise elsewhere? Are we the Dairy Subcommittee. Steve had ex- count. I am grateful to my friend and going to legislate milk price regulation pected to be able, on the farm bill, to colleague, Devin Nunes, for his tireless every time a new milk processing plant offer an amendment to the committee leadership and pursuit of correcting opens? I hope not. product dealing with milk marketing this problem. I also want to thank Sen- Finally, I must reiterate that the en- orders. He wasn’t allowed to do that, ator FEINSTEIN and the chairman and tire problem addressed by this bill even though he was the chairman of ranking member of the House Agri- could be solved if California belonged the subcommittee handling the bill, culture Committee for their support in Instead, what happened is that there to the Federal order system. We need moving this legislation forward. was an insider’s fix between then- our policy to recognize that no State, Our dairy industry is extremely regu- Speaker Gingrich and then-chairman of even California, is isolated from the lated and for good reason. Dairy prod- the Rules Committee, Mr. Solomon. dairy marketplace. Each day raw milk ucts are both highly perishable and They guaranteed that in return for and processed dairy products cross the critical to the dietary requirements of their sweetheart deal, Gunderson Americans. Without a formal process California border in both directions. wouldn’t even be able to offer his Despite that fact, California has taken amendment on the floor. for pricing, pooling and processing, the various actions to isolate itself; most We have seen all too much of that for entire chain of production from pro- notably, in 2003 the Supreme Court the past years around here, and so I ducers through consumers is at risk. ruled unanimously against California’s have no illusions about what is going Dairy policy works because all players, position that its system was protected to happen to this bill, but I for one including processors, producers, co-ops, from scrutiny under the commerce want to object to the fact that it is on distributors and buyers adhere to the clause of the U.S. Constitution. the suspension calendar. I want to ob- same rules. Rules and regulations keep California has attempted to stop the ject to the fact that if we are going to the dairy markets stable and allow or- flow of raw milk from Nevada to Cali- take care of this little discrete problem derly distribution of high-quality milk, fornia processors by requiring that the that we are not, in the process, taking cheese and butter products. processors pay an extra fee into the care of the broader issues that confront This bill will close a dangerous loop- California pool, a contribution that us on the whole area of milk marketing hole that allows a few large producer was not shared with producers sup- order systems. handlers to escape all these carefully plying that milk. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- crafted Federal and State regulatory Mr. Speaker, that California even er, I reserve the balance of my time. requirements. It would require those felt the need to tax incoming milk in Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I operations physically located in a Fed- that way is a sign that the system is yield myself 1 minute. eral order, but shipping entirely into a becoming unsustainable. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a mo- State order, to comply with the regula- Although this bill before us today is ment to respond to the gentleman from tions governing dairy policy in the needed and is not perfect, I just have to Wisconsin regarding the concern that order where their plant is located. say that it does little to address the this legislation is targeting one or two Do these individuals who are exploit- broader problems that arise from the individual producer handlers to the ing this loophole want to maintain it? two systems operating side by side. So benefit of the rest of the dairy indus- Absolutely. However, due to the unique I am here today to support this bill be- try. characteristics of a commodity like cause it will give us a short-term solu- We are here today to discuss how to dairy, it cannot be allowed to continue. tion to the problem. And I look forward keep the current Federal milk market The foundation of this legislation is to working with my colleagues as we order, something very important to the that all dairy organizations should be move ahead, my colleagues in the dairy people of Wisconsin and other States, governed by the same rules. One group operating in a fair and equitable man- industry, to develop a more sensible should not have an unfair competitive ner. I do not fault companies for their plan for the long term. advantage over another. success. In fact, I applaud them for it. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The Milk Regulatory Equity Act en- When one or two companies’ success, sures production and price of milk is my time. however, is based on a gap in the regu- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- latory system, I believe we have an ob- fair and equitable. This is an extremely er, I yield as much time as he may con- ligation to respond. In this particular important bill for my home State of sume to the gentleman from Wisconsin case, millions of pounds of unregulated California, but also for the entire coun- (Mr. OBEY). milk flows in your State commerce in try. History has shown that things that Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the direct competition with regulated happen first in California then spread gentleman for yielding. milk. This certainly has the potential east. Mr. Speaker, let me say that I find to impact markets. This loophole has the opportunity to this discussion rather interesting I support this legislation because I affect every milk marketing order today. We have a bill before us which believe that this milk should be treat- across the country. Let us stop it now essentially objects to a producer from ed the same way by the Federal Gov- before that happens. This is a good bill Arizona, because he is doing to Cali- ernment that we treat milk that is in and one that deserves our support. fornia what California has done to the direct competition with it. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- rest of the country with respect to This is not about punishing individ- er, I yield myself as much time as I milk marketing orders for quite some uals. It is about ensuring a level play- may consume. time. ing field for competition. Mr. Speaker, I will speak just for a It seems to me that if we are going to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of moment, for the gentleman from Cali- be dealing with this issue, we ought to my time. fornia (Mr. CARDOZA) talked about a be dealing with it generically, with all Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. loophole. The loophole that he is talk- of its ramifications. I don’t think this Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 minutes to the gen- ing about really is a part of an existing bill belongs on the suspension calendar. tleman from California (Mr. CARDOZA). law. But if there is a loophole, it is

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Mr. Speaker, this regulation in order to bypass my con- ysis of what is going on throughout the has been a very interesting debate; and stituents’ opportunity in the courts. country and individual States. if you want to get into hot water, just They were due to appear in court to- S. 2120, though, is about fairness. Is it start debating dairy policy. It not only morrow to defend their interest, and fair today in California some of the gets very complicated very fast, but it this bill is on the floor today, making world’s most productive dairymen and gets very heated. it not just a very controversial issue, women are being undercut by a legal but violating our very fundamental loophole between the Federal and State This is not a new issue. This has been process. dairy programs that permits some percolating around this Capitol now for Mr. Speaker, I would urge the House dairies to skirt all the rules? at least 21⁄2 years. I was first made to be very reserved about using the Is it fair that by exporting these pro- aware of it by the gentleman from Cali- suspension process in this fashion. grams, some dairies avoid all regula- fornia (Mr. NUNES) and others on a trip Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tions, enabling them to sell to retailers to California. I have learned more my time. at well below well-regulated dairies? about this issue than I think I really Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I Is it fair that this bill, which has ever wanted to know; and, frankly, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman passed the United States Senate with think most Members of the House do from Ohio (Mrs. SCHMIDT). unanimous consent with over- not really want to know too much Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in whelming, obviously bipartisan sup- about this. port, has had to wait 3 years to be con- support of S. 2120, the Milk Regulatory Our colleague from Ohio, I think, sidered by the House? Equity Act, which would amend an said it well. This is really an example outdated regulatory exemption within Is it fair that one of the few dairies in this country that opposes this legis- of where the laws were originally de- the Federal milk marketing order. I signed to protect small producer-han- commend Chairman GOODLATTE and lation claims he is simply using the free market system, while accepting dlers, and here we have a large pro- the gentleman from California (Mr. ducer-handler who has found this, and I NUNES), the author of the bill, for their nearly $1 million a year in Federal dairy support payments? do not want to get into a fight here work in moving this legislation for- over the term ‘‘loophole,’’ but he has ward. No, it is not fair. Your support of S. 2120 will bring fairness back to dairy found this opportunity and he is ex- Years ago, the United States Depart- ploiting this opportunity. ment of Agriculture exempted small farms. If we are going to ultimately producer handler dairy farmers from craft an even-handed dairy policy Now, we have said repeatedly to our regulation because they owned and throughout the country, and we have colleagues in California, this essen- milked their own cows and sold their competition abroad, we need to first tially is a California issue, why do you own products directly to local con- take this first step. not work it out. I think there was a sumers. Today, some of these unregu- I urge you to support S. 2120. good-faith effort on both sides of this Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- lated producer handlers collect U.S. argument to try and do that; but, un- er, I yield myself 1 minute. fortunately, they failed. Government subsidies and have grown Mr. Speaker, responding directly to to be among the largest dairy proc- my colleague from California’s point, This is a very complicated issue, but essors in the country with significant indeed it has been suggested that we I think all of the speakers who have market shares. are dealing with dairy policy in a preceded me have said it well, that we This is an unfair advantage, and this major way here on the floor. If that is have a responsibility to have a Federal exemption can adversely affect the the case, clearly we should not be han- milk system that is fair to everybody. prices other farmers receive. Con- dling that very policy by way of a sus- What we have right now is one par- sumers also suffer as unregulated pro- pension matter. It is a fundamental ticular producer who is trying to use ducer handlers eliminate competition. violation of that process. the best of both worlds, who is situated This bill eliminates the loophole that This bill has had a number of years right on the border; and, frankly, I allows now large producer handler op- for possible consideration in the au- think we have a responsibility to close erations to be unregulated and requires thorizing committee; and, yet, the au- that loophole. equal application of the law. It still al- thorizing committee has never held a Let me point out that this is not an lows family producer handlers to be ex- hearing on this subject, the subject of issue, while generally milk issues di- empted if their product is less than 3 the Senate bill that is before us today. vide geographically, they divide be- million pounds per month. I would suggest to us that our au- I urge my colleagues to support this tween the people who produce the thorizers need to, in a fundamental milk, the dairy farmers and the proc- bill. way, look at national dairy policy and Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. essors, this is one where virtually ev- not let California continue to take eryone in the dairy industry, from all Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the dis- such advantage of the country, as my tinguished gentleman from California corners of the United States, whether colleague, the gentleman from Wis- they are dairy farmers large or small, (Mr. COSTA). consin (Mr. OBEY), suggested. In this Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today whether they are processors large or case, we have California divided small, or whether they are in the mar- in strong support of S. 2120 and ask for against itself, the central valley your support of this bill. I too want to keting side or the manufacturing side, against my district. almost universally they support this thank Chairman GOODLATTE and Con- I must tell you, a long time ago, I legislation. gressman NUNES and Congressman CAR- tried not to have to deal with dairy DOZA for their efforts on this important policy because of problems in the past, So with all due respect to our distin- piece of legislation that eventually, I but I can tell you also you can never guished colleague and chairman of the think, will lead to an important part quite satisfy dairy people in California Appropriations Committee, I think this where we need to focus on comprehen- because any kind of competition is a is an idea that has percolated for a sive dairy policy as we look toward the problem. very long time. It is time for the House 2007 farm bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of to take action. I strongly support the But I rise to speak very simply about my time. bill, and I hope my colleagues will join something that is complicated, that, as Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I am me in supporting it as well and pass it most of you know, is dairy policy. pleased to yield 21⁄2 minutes to the gen- here today on the House floor.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4139 Mr. Speaker, as Chairman of the Sub- mittee, BOB GOODLATTE, and Ranking try in light of recent developments. As this in- committee with jurisdiction over dairy pro- Member PETERSON for this ongoing 3- dustry is an integral economic contributor to grams and policies, I want to express my sup- year debate. my district, and indeed Oklahoma as a whole, port for this legislation and reiterate the com- I find it interesting when we come to it would be negligent of me to endorse this bill ments made by the Chairman of the Agri- Washington, you learn that people like and rely on good luck to protect my constitu- culture Committee. to use politics instead of policy. If you ents. As he said, the federal milk marketing order notice, the opposition to this bill, they Mr. Speaker, the dairy industry is complex system has served the dairy industry well. But did not talk or discuss the policy of and there are many legitimate competing inter- we have this situation where a processor from this matter. They talked about the pol- ests. With this in mind, I commend my col- outside California can undermine the market itics of it. leagues in both bodies of Congress who dili- there by under pricing the regulated competi- So since they went down that road, I gently worked to build a rare consensus while tion. would like to say that this bill is not crafting this bill. I have no doubt in my mind Mr. NUNES and a number of others have controversial. This bill has been de- that the original intent of this bill was narrow worked to address this, and the legislation be- bated for 3 years. The Senate passed it in scope, focused on regulating aspects of the fore us today would direct USDA to apply the unanimously. The Senate authorizers milk industry in certain western states. In addi- minimum pricing regulations of the federal have said that this needs to get done. tion, I have no doubt that the crafters of this order system to milk processed in a federal The House authorizing committee, we bill believed they were protecting smaller dairy order area and distributed into states that have the chairman of the Dairy Sub- farmers, processors, and producer-handlers have a statewide system. committee who recognizes this needs outside of those states from falling under simi- While we’re aware that some Members to be done. lar regulations in the future. have concerns with this legislation, it’s impor- The opposition to this bill, who is a However, Mr. Speaker, the U.S. Department tant to point out that it has the strong support good friend of mine, but this has unani- of Agriculture acted before Congress, issuing from nearly the entire dairy industry, both pro- mous support across California, unani- a final rule on February 24, 2006, establishing ducers and processors. mous. Every dairy farmer in the State similar regulations as would be established by Again, as Chairman of the Dairy Sub- of California has sent letters to their S. 2120. I must admit Mr. Speaker, this begs committee, I encourage my colleagues to join Congressman, and every dairy indus- the question: Why is it necessary for Congress me in supporting this legislation. try, not only the dairy farmers, this is to now duplicate what has already been legiti- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- not just about dairy farmers, this is mately addressed by the USDA? I fear the er, I yield myself such time as I might dairy processors. This is grocery only outcome may be to codify this regulation, consume. stores, and it is not only California. It thereby inherently suggesting that Congress Mr. Speaker, it is pretty apparent for is across the entire country. This has will endorse similar such regulations in the fu- those who have been listening that this national implications to let producer- ture. This is a precedent which I can not sup- is not a simple matter. I mean, dealing handlers game the system. This is port. I believe in our government’s regulatory with national dairy policy by way of a about gaming the system. process Mr. Speaker, and as such, I believe suspension bill, with the presumption So it is not confusing. It is not con- there is no longer any need for Congress to this is a very simple, noncontroversial troversial, and if you look at the fact act upon this particular issue. Had the USDA item, at best, distorts the process. that they talk about a constituent not taken this action, I also have no doubt I Let me share with my colleagues would have felt much more comfortable with that there is a regulation in place that being in California in a lawsuit that is being brought forth, that is simply not this bill. covers the problems that have been Mr. Speaker, S. 2120, although originally true. The lawsuit has been brought raised here on the floor. The depart- well-intentioned and carefully crafted to insu- forth in Texas, and the person claims ment has recently done that. That reg- late dairy farmers, processors, and producer- to be a constituent of Texas. ulation is being challenged in court, handlers outside of these particular western Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- and it is supposed to be heard tomor- states from unintended consequences, has er, will the gentleman yield? row. So the opponents are choosing to been outdated by the regulatory actions of the Mr. NUNES. I yield to the gentleman bring the bill up today to undermine USDA. Should Congress pass S. 2120, it may from California. that opportunity for a family business only serve to set a dangerous precedent Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- to have an opportunity to expand their which could severely harm an important part er, the gentleman involved is a con- business. of America’s dairy industry in the future. I would suggest to my colleagues per- stituent of mine. I can take you to his Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- haps we should be supporting small farm anytime you like, in California. port of S. 2120, The Milk Regulatory Equity producer-handlers across the country Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, all I am Act of 2005. who would wish to expand their busi- saying is the court case you cited is Mr. Speaker, this bill comes before us today ness, and those who have not chosen to filed in a Texas court, and he claims to with the full support of the leadership of the follow that line, if it is so profitable, be a resident of Texas. House Agriculture Committee and the nearly Mr. LEWIS of California. One of his why do they not follow that line them- unanimous support of the entire dairy industry. major farms is in my district, and all selves? They, too, could become pro- As Ranking Member of the Department Op- the farmers around him in California ducer-handlers. erations, Oversight, Dairy, Nutrition and For- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of are supporting his position. estry Subcommittee of the House Agriculture my time. Mr. NUNES. Well, I thank the chair- Committee, I can speak to how rare it is for a Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I man for that, but I do have to say that bill to achieve such wide consensus and have just one speaker remaining, and I we have a differing opinion here, and I agreement among government officials and in- believe we have the right to close. can provide the chairman with letters, dustry representatives. Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. if he would like, at a later date. This bill is good legislation that will close an Speaker, I do not think we have any But with that, I want to thank, unintended loophole created by past federal additional speakers, and so I yield back again, the House leadership and the regulations. While most states determine their the balance of my time. ranking member and especially Chair- milk prices based on their Federal Milk Market Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- man GOODLATTE for bringing this for- Order Area, certain states have enacted legis- er, I have no additional speakers, and I ward, and I hope that the House will lation which authorizes state agencies to de- yield back the balance of my time. pass Senate bill 2120 as quickly as pos- termine milk prices for intrastate milk sales. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I sible. This then allows some out of state milk proc- yield the remaining balance of my time Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, I rise essors to be completely exempt from any min- to the gentleman from California (Mr. today in opposition of S. 2120. Although I ac- imum price regulations and creates an unfair NUNES). knowledge there is merit to the original intent market advantage. S. 2120 will fix this prob- Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I want to of this bill, I am unable to ignore the harm it lem and place all milk processors on a level thank the chairman of the Ag Com- may cause for the small business dairy indus- playing field.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE March 28, 2006 Dairy operators in the Inland Empire of Cali- handlers in Arizona be exempted from our Na- dealing with a general situation as stated by fornia, including Chino and Ontario—in or near tion’s regulatory system with no regard for the Gentleman from Virginia and Chairman of my district—are being hurt by this loophole. their impact on our system of pooling and pric- the Agriculture Committee. Hard-working farmers all across America are ing, as established by Congress? Should pro- Congress has been advised by the Depart- facing the same situation, and we owe it to ducer-handlers be permitted to continue to op- ment of Agriculture that there may be and in- them to provide regulatory action that will help erate free of regulation, while collecting Fed- deed likely is, at least one other business enti- all dairy processors. eral subsidies and benefiting from Farm Bill ty that going forward could, based upon I want to commend Chairman GOODLATTE programs? Should a State regulatory system, present business practices, find itself subject and Ranking Member PETERSON of the full such as California, be subjected to unregu- to these provisions. And that is the point. The Committee for their excellent work on this leg- lated shipments of dairy from States partici- loopholes that presently exist can be exploited islation. pating in the Federal milk marking orders? by anyone. By closing the loopholes, we ad- I also want to thank Chairman GUTKNECHT Clearly, and with a strong bipartisan state- dress the situations at hand and prevent their of our Subcommittee for his leadership on this ment, Congress must say no. We must sup- use by those who could (and likely would) ex- matter. port passage of S. 2120. ploit these loopholes in the future. I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this Mr. Speaker, I understand that anyone in It must also be emphasized that the provi- bill and continue the federal government’s tra- business who has found a lucrative regulatory sions of S. 2120 are entirely consistent with dition of offering American consumers consist- loophole would be inclined to fight for it. How- the legislative history dealing with producer- ently priced high quality milk. ever, we in Congress need to look at the big- handlers and the need to monitor their poten- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise ger picture. Those special interests that have tial negative impact on fair competition in the in opposition to S. 2120, the Milk Regulatory resisted this legislation are doing so because markets in which they operate. Equity Act. they are gaming the system. They owe their When the predecessor to the Agricultural I think there well may be a need for Con- success to the very program they claim to Marketing Agreement Act (the Agricultural Ad- gress to consider legislation dealing with Fed- loath. Their ability to operate under pref- justment Act) was passed in 1935, a Manager eral Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). But the erential treatment in a highly regulated indus- of the bill on the House floor stated that the subject is too important to be handled the way try, while taking government subsidies, is not United States Department of Agriculture had this bill has been. free market capitalism. the power and the duty to regulate producers The suspension calendar is supposed to be It may be asked, ‘‘How are we achieving who were also handlers when they were large reserved for bills that the relevant committees fairness in this bill?’’ Mr. Speaker, we have enough to disrupt the competitiveness of the have reviewed and that are not controversial, worked diligently to find a solution that recog- market in which they operated. which is why debate is limited and no amend- nizes the realities of our dairy programs today. Then, in 1965, after losing three lawsuits in ments are allowed. In Arizona, we establish a three million pound which they made the same arguments they However, there has been no hearing on this per month cap on producer-handlers. This will make against S. 2120, producer-handlers bill and it has never been approved by any allow small mom and pop businesses to oper- sought an amendment on the House floor to Committee—in either the House or Senate— ate as they have since the 1930s. However, it the 1965 Farm Bill which would have granted so there has been no opportunity to consider will regulate large dairy operations that have them a limited regulatory exemption from the the testimony of anyone who might be af- been found to have an impact on our system Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act. That fected, including at least one Colorado com- of pooling and pricing. We also address those amendment was defeated. The Managers’ Re- pany that has told me of their objections to the handlers that are escaping regulation by port explicitly states that producer-handlers bill as it now stands. means of locating their facilities in federally who are large enough to disrupt the markets Before we make a change in Federal dairy regulated regions, while doing business exclu- in which they operate can be regulated. policy that has been in place for 70 years I sively in State regulated regions. This activity Mr. Speaker, as I have said before, the Milk think it is appropriate to hear all sides of the seriously undermines both the Federal and Regulatory Equity act is about fairness. It’s debate. Because that has not happened, I State regulatory systems, by diverting revenue about equitable application of our laws. The cannot support the bill. away from the pool and disadvantaging regu- hard working dairy farmers in Arizona have I urge all Members to join me in voting no lated businesses. witnessed a steady decline in their pool since today, so that the bill can receive a more care- Mr. Speaker, State and Federal milk mar- unregulated handlers began to flourish. They ful evaluation and so that possible revisions keting orders have existed side-by-side since deserve to be treated fairly by their govern- can be considered in the Agriculture Com- Congress first enacted the Federal milk mar- ment and should never be placed in a situa- mittee. keting orders in the 1930s. They promote a tion where government regulations uninten- Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in stable and affordable fluid milk supply and tionally disadvantage them in the marketplace. support of the Milk Regulatory Equity Act, S. were intended to regulate the industry equi- Regulated processors in Arizona are no less 2120. This important legislation was first intro- tably. However, the discovery of an intra-order efficient or innovative than their unregulated duced in 2003 and has been subjected to ex- loophole has encouraged the growth of un- competitors. They are simply unable to com- tensive review both inside and outside of Con- regulated handlers in the marketplace. We pete with businesses that don’t have to play gress. I am satisfied that every effort has been need our Federal and State regulatory sys- by the rules. This situation is wrong and must made to craft a measure that is fair and have tems to interact in a seamless way, so that be resolved by Congress. personally participated in efforts over the past farmers and processors are not disadvantaged Without changes to the law to close existing three years to make certain that this legislation or discriminated against by our laws. Under S. loopholes, California dairy farmers are equally does exactly what we say it will do. We have 2120, Congress will allow the regulation of disadvantaged and so are our State’s proc- worked collaboratively with every corner of the processors exploiting the intra-order loophole. essors. When unregulated milk is shipped into U.S. dairy industry and have formed a coali- They will be regulated based on the rules of the California marketplace from the Federal tion that is unprecedented in this sector of the the Federal milk marketing order where their milk marketing orders, the impact is not just economy. Indeed, processors and dairy farm- plant is physically located. This won’t place felt on dairy farms and in processing plants ers from throughout the country, each with sig- them at a disadvantage, it will restore equity to but in the homes of the families whose liveli- nificantly varying local and regional interests, our dairy program. hoods depend on this industry. have come together to share with us the ur- Mr. Speaker, we have 70 years of history Mr. Speaker, it is highly offensive to me that gent need to address this issue. I am pleased reflecting Congressional intent for unregulated California’s losses, including dairy industry that we are responding and would like to handlers to become regulated when they jobs, are not based on our competition’s supe- thank Chairman GOODLATTE and Ranking begin to have an impact on the regulated mar- rior product quality or innovative practices. Member PETERSON and their staff for their ket. These losses are because loopholes in Fed- hard work. It has been suggested by opponents that S. eral law are allowing unregulated handlers to S. 2120 is about fairness, Mr. Speaker. The 2120 ‘‘targets’’ an individual or individuals. game the system. Let me be clear: unregu- bill responds to fundamental questions of reg- Nothing could be further from the truth. We lated handlers are not promoting market com- ulatory equity that only Congress can address. are merely closing regulatory loopholes that petition. They are driving out competition. The questions are simple. Should producer- can be exploited by anyone. We are thus They owe their success to the dairy programs

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No Mr. Speaker, we cannot allow this to decision of the Government Accountability Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of continue. This issue is all about fairness. It’s Office in solicitation W912EE–06–R–0005, my time. about resolving the current practice of unequal dated March 20, 2006. Mr. OBERSTAR. I yield myself such application of the law. I hear about the chal- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- time as I may consume, Mr. Speaker. lenges my dairy farmers face every time I go ant to the rule, the gentleman from The legislation in its amended form home and I know first hand how frustrated and Pennsylvania (Mr. SHUSTER) and the before us this afternoon is the result of disappointed farmers and processors are with gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. OBER- the finest of legislative action in which the current situation. They are looking to us to STAR) each will control 20 minutes. a substantive goal has been achieved close these loopholes and restore free market The Chair recognizes the gentleman through discussion and understanding principles and fair regulation to the dairy in- from Pennsylvania. of one another, understanding the un- derlying law and its application, and in dustry. GENERAL LEAVE Congress must pass this legislation today Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask this case, an administrative action and I ask for your support. unanimous consent that all Members that has produced a right result. The objective in the Gulf States dev- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CUL- have 5 legislative days in which to re- astated by hurricanes, not just Katrina BERSON). The question is on the motion vise and extend their remarks and in- but Rita and Wilma and the ones pre- offered by the gentleman from Virginia clude extraneous material on H.R. 4979. (Mr. GOODLATTE) that the House sus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ceding and the ones yet to come, is pend the rules and pass the Senate bill, objection to the request of the gen- local recovery. That means not just re- S. 2120. tleman from Pennsylvania? storing the physical needs of the com- The question was taken. There was no objection. munities, the homes, the businesses, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield the streets, the levees, the lighting, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of myself such time as I may consume. but also the businesses. those present have voted in the affirm- H.R. 4979, introduced by Mr. PICK- The objective of the Robert T. Staf- ative. ERING of Mississippi, amends the Rob- ford Act, which I must say I have had Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- ert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and a very large role in shaping over the er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Emergency Assistance Act to clarify past 21 years with my then-colleague The yeas and nays were ordered. the preferences for the local firms in on the committee, Mr. Clinger, is to af- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the award of contracts for disaster re- firm that the administering agencies, ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the lief activity. that is, those administering the law Chair’s prior announcement, further The Local Community Recovery Act and the funding, would give preference proceedings on this question will be of 2006 makes it clear that the govern- to local businesses to restore those postponed. ment can limit contracts to local com- businesses, to expedite completion of munities devastated in disasters. recovery work, and to achieve lower f costs, because businesses locally know GENERAL LEAVE b 1630 how to do the job better than out-of- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask The Stafford Act has a preference for State companies. unanimous consent that all Members doing business with local firms because In this particular case, in the after- may have 5 legislative days in which to putting communities back to work is math of Katrina, the Corps of Engi- revise and extend their remarks on the an important strategy for helping them neers responded by taking the action bill just considered. rebuild their economy. that law allows them. They issued a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there In the areas hardest hit by Katrina, contract for debris removal in Mis- objection to the request of the gen- the job market, local economy and tax sissippi that originally was given to a tleman from Virginia? base have been devastated. This legis- Florida company, Ash Britt. They de- There was no objection. lation will put people back to work re- cided not to renew that contract, be- building their communities while si- cause it was evident that the work was f multaneously strengthening the local not going to be done principally by LOCAL COMMUNITY RECOVERY economy and tax base. Another com- local companies and, instead, chose to ACT OF 2006 mon advantage of contracting locally issue three separate debris removal can be lower cost and faster job com- contracts to Mississippi firms to guar- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I move pletion. antee that local Mississippi companies to suspend the rules and pass the bill I would like to recognize my col- would be selected for the contracts and (H.R. 4979) to amend the Robert T. league, Mr. PICKERING, for his dedica- to do so by limiting the bidding to Mis- Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- tion to bringing this legislation to the sissippi companies. The Florida com- gency Assistance Act to clarify the floor. Mr. PICKERING has been a cham- pany protested that bid to the Govern- preference for local firms in the award pion of this issue and has worked to ment Accountability Office. of certain contracts for disaster relief help the people of the entire gulf coast Last week, the GAO issued its ruling, activities, as amended. region. This bill is further proof of his its decision in the matter of Ash Britt, The Clerk read as follows: dedication and efforts. Since Katrina Inc., with reference to the file number, H.R. 4979 ravaged the gulf coast, Mr. PICKERING dated March 20, and in the most impor- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- has worked tirelessly with me and the tant part said: ‘‘We think Ash Britt resentatives of the United States of America in Transportation and Infrastructure misses the point when it argues that Congress assembled, Committee to resurrect his district and some form of preference short of a set- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. all of the gulf coast region. aside also implements the Stafford This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Local Com- I would also like to thank Ranking Act’s preference for using local busi- munity Recovery Act of 2006’’. Member OBERSTAR and Ranking Mem- nesses to clean up disaster-related de- SEC. 2. USE OF LOCAL FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR DISASTER RELIEF ACTIVITIES. ber NORTON for working with us to de- bris. The question here is not whether Section 307 of the Robert T. Stafford Dis- velop a compromise bill that encour- some lesser form of preference might aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ages the Army Corps to move forward have satisfied the act’s intent, but (42 U.S.C. 5150) is amended by adding at the with its local contracts. whether the preference chosen was an

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It is those local area, we do not view the Corps’ deci- That debris needs to be removed. businesses that will pay local taxes to sion to implement the Stafford Act Those people need relief. They want to rebuild local schools, to make the con- preference with a set-aside as an abuse get back in their homes, they want to tributions to the churches as they care of the agency’s discretion to imple- rebuild, and they are frustrated that for the people who are helpless, needy, ment this statutory scheme.’’ And then companies that know how to do the hungry, and homeless. It is those com- they conclude with referring to pre- work aren’t being called on to do it. panies that will pay for the rebuilding vious GAO decisions in the matter. This legislation will set the course, of the Little League ball parks. All of That settles it. The Corps has the au- chart the future, give an opportunity the community institutions and infra- thority; that authority has been af- for those who know how to do the job structure are led by local businesses firmed by the Government Account- to get in there and do it and do it expe- and local leaders, and it is those people ability Office, and the contracting ditiously. who should be on the front lines, not at should proceed. The GAO decision, so Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the back of the line in the recovery ef- clear, so precise, so unequivocal in my my time. fort. judgment and in previous experience Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield What the Corps of Engineers did in with the Corps and with GAO, should such time as he may consume to the December was to try to correct that. ward off any lawsuit or further appeal gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. PICK- They set aside on a geographic pref- by Ash Britt. I think they will be very ERING). erence consistent with the Stafford Act wise to accept the judgment of GAO Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Chairman, I contracts for debris removal. And let and allow the procedure to go forward. thank you for your support, your lead- me say this: In Mississippi alone, we The bill before us is a revised version ership on these issues, and for your have had more debris, as you can see of the legislation the gentleman from commitment and traveling to the Gulf from these pictures, more debris than Mississippi introduced just before our region, to New Orleans and to the Mis- any disaster in American history. Over recess and which we discussed at some sissippi Gulf Coast, your leadership on 50 percent more has already been length. I had some reservations about the committee and on the Select Com- cleaned up than ever occurred in any it, some concerns, especially the prohi- mittee on Katrina to find the solutions disaster anyplace in America. What the bition of judicial review. That has for the future storms and recoveries, Corps did in December was to say, in wisely been removed, as the chairman but also to do everything you can to the future, going forward, we are going to let local companies lead the recov- of the subcommittee, the gentleman make sure that this Congress does the ery and comply with the congressional from Pennsylvania, has expressed. right thing for this region as we re- So I want to make it very clear that cover. I am extremely grateful. intent and stated objectives of the Stafford Act. we have had a very thoughtful, very To Mr. OBERSTAR, I thank you for Unfortunately, the incumbent con- constructive discussion with the gen- working with me today in the best tractor from out of State protested tleman from Mississippi, with the sub- sense and tradition and civility of this that action. They gamed the system to committee staff, with GAO, and with place to find common goals and com- delay the implementation of those con- mon ground to be able to help my peo- the Corps of Engineers. And the lan- tracts. Three months later, the GAO ple in my home State recover, rebuild guage in this sense of Congress portion rejects the protest, finds in favor of the and, most importantly, to lead the way of the bill pending before us this after- Corps, finds in favor of the congres- for themselves. noon, ‘‘It is the sense of Congress that sional intent of the Stafford Act, and As the Stafford Act clearly states, the Corps of Engineers should promptly says, in essence, the protest is baseless. implement the decision of the Govern- and Mr. OBERSTAR was here in the be- It is time, and this act urges the ment Accountability Office in solicita- ginning of that act and has been inti- Corps, to immediately, to promptly tion,’’ and I don’t need to repeat the mately involved in all aspects of that move forward in the implementation of reference, dated March 20, 2006, that over his career here, but let me read local contracts for local debris re- should be very clear direction to the the Stafford Act and the committee moval. Corps of Engineers to proceed forth- language when it was first enacted. President Bush, when he addressed with, get these debris removal con- In section 204 of the Disaster Relief the Nation in Jackson Square in down- tracts under way, and move ahead Act of 1970, the Senate Committee on town New Orleans stated: ‘‘In the work without concern or fear of further ap- Public Works, which proposed the lan- of rebuilding, as many jobs as possible peal by the contractor in this case. guage, stated, ‘‘Preference is to be should go to the men and women who I think it is a good legislative out- given to persons or firms who work or live in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Ala- come. It is a good direction to the do business in the disaster area.’’ The bama.’’ What we are doing in this act is Corps. It will be good for people of Mis- committee report discussed the ration- clarifying and reaffirming the original sissippi. It will be a good lesson for ale and justification for this provision. intent to make it possible that no one workers and smaller contractors in ‘‘One outstanding feature of the after- can litigate this or game this or delay other hurricane-affected Gulf States. It math of a great disaster is the lack of this to keep local firms from leading will set a good precedent for the future. ready cash. A Federal assistance pro- the way. I think that we have had a very fine gram should be designed to revitalize Let me say this. As I look across to result this afternoon, and I urge my the community by infusions of cash both sides, this body has been ex- colleagues on this side of the aisle and through the use of local people and tremely generous to the people of Mis- all Members to support this legislation. business firms.’’ sissippi and New Orleans. We have ap- I would further observe, Mr. Speaker, To be honest, this has not been done propriated billions, now over $100 bil- that my wife is from New Orleans. Her in this recovery. Unfortunately, it is a lion to the recovery of the region. The family was affected by the hurricane. failure of the Bush administration in churches and the charities across this We have just recently, just 2 weeks implementing the contracts for the re- country have been compassionate, and ago, spent time in New Orleans; went covery of this region. But the adminis- their generosity has flowed down and with family and friends to the 17th tration is trying to correct that action. poured into our region. Our people will Street Canal, saw the levee break, saw Today, 95 percent of all Federal con- be forever grateful. Mississippi is the the work of the Corps, the cofferdam tract dollars, 95 cents on every dollar most generous State in the Nation, ac- set up to rebuild that portion of the spent on Federal contracts, is going to cording to IRS returns. We are the

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We want to be on the front be my second trip to work in that area to be a very positive outcome. line, cleaning up, rebuilding, restoring and to try to encourage local participa- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance and renewing our region. tion and to find out the status so we of my time. I urge bipartisan support of this ac- can come back and report to the Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CUL- tion today so that our region can re- gress on the progress. I think every BERSON). The question is on the motion cover with the help, but not the de- Member should go to the region and offered by the gentleman from Penn- pendence, not the displacement, not work in that region to make sure that sylvania (Mr. SHUSTER) that the House the replacement of our own people, our the $100 billion dollars that we are ap- suspend the rules and pass the bill, own economy, our own jobs; and I ask propriating is spent in the local area. H.R. 4979, as amended. all of us to look at this legislation and Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I re- The question was taken; and (two- to work with me and for the adminis- serve the balance of my time. thirds having voted in favor thereof) tration to keep its commitment and to Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield the rules were suspended and the bill, keep the law and the intent of this leg- myself such time as I may consume. as amended, was passed. islation. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express A motion to reconsider was laid on In closing, let me also ask the cur- appreciation for the cooperation we the table. rent contractors: do nothing as these have had this afternoon in working out f contracts to Mississippi companies go this matter that should have been con- forward to disrupt, to sabotage, or to sidered appropriately in committee COMMENDING HAITI FOR HOLDING slow the work. Cooperate with us and process. In the subcommittee, full com- DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS partner with us, just as our companies mittee we could have resolved these Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I have partnered with you as you led. matters in an expeditious manner in a move to suspend the rules and agree to Stand down. Let us stand up. Let us very expedited way. But failing the the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. lead the way, and we can have a con- committee process, we have reached, I 353) commending the people of the Re- tinued good relationship. But protest think, a very sound, very progressive public of Haiti for holding democratic this, litigate this, fight this, sabotage and forward-looking outcome. elections on February 7, 2006, and con- it, and there will be bad will that will I want to restate section 2 of the gratulating President-elect Rene Gar- go forward and undermine the way that pending bill, line 8: ‘‘In carrying out cia Preval on his victory in these elec- our communities and our country this section, a contract or agreement tions. should work together. may by set aside for award based on a The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Speaker, I thank Members for specific geographic area.’’ This is un- H. CON. RES. 353 their support, and I thank the ranking mistakable language. It reaffirms the Whereas the Republic of Haiti held demo- member, Mr. OBERSTAR, as we continue original intent of the Stafford Act, re- cratic presidential and legislative elections to rebuild our region. affirms historical precedent, and states on February 7, 2006; Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield it very clearly in legislative language. Whereas reports indicate that the elections myself 15 seconds to express my appre- We intend to get this bill passed this were peaceful and that 2.2 million Haitians— ciation to Mr. PICKERING for those kind afternoon, and I hope the other body more than 60 percent of registered voters— remarks. We have spent a very produc- will act expeditiously as well so we can participated in the elections; tive time together. Whereas many Haitians walked miles on make this very, very clear and proceed election day to reach a polling station and Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she on the awards of these contracts and waited for hours in line to exercise their may consume to the gentlewoman from reestablish businesses in Mississippi, as right to vote; Florida (Ms. CORRINE BROWN). the gentleman from Mississippi has so Whereas the participation of an over- Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. well and firmly and forcefully stated as whelming number of Haitians in the elec- Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. OBERSTAR for a very strong and effective advocate for tions demonstrates the commitment of the his leadership on this matter and for the people of his district. Haitian people to democracy; forging this bipartisan agreement. I Mr. Speaker, I thank you for your co- Whereas on February 16, 2006, Rene Garcia rise today in support of H.R. 4979, the operation. It always seems to me that Preval was declared the winner of the presi- Local Community Recovery Act of dential election with 51.15 percent of the the gentleman from Minnesota and a vote; 2006. gentleman from Pennsylvania are Whereas on February 23, 2006, the White I want Members to know I approve of working on the FEMA program, Mr. House announced that President George W. this language allowing set-aside con- Klinger, Mr. Ridge, and the gentle- Bush phoned President-elect Rene Garcia tracts based on a geographic region. man’s father, the first Mr. Shuster. Preval to congratulate him on his victory in Florida for years has pushed for more Every time we do, we come up with a the elections and to discuss cooperation in local company involvement. This is good result. Haiti’s economic development and the fight something that Florida has been push- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance against the illegal drug trade; ing for after every hurricane has bat- Whereas the elections of February 7, 2006, of my time. are a sign of hope for the future of the people tered our State. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Every time contracts go to out-of- of Haiti; myself the balance of my time. Whereas violence and natural disasters state contractors who have relation- Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking have caused tremendous suffering and loss of ships with FEMA and the Department member for those kind words. life in Haiti; of Homeland Security, Florida compa- The Local Community Recovery Act Whereas the people of Haiti would benefit nies do not get the work. This provi- makes sense. As the ranking member from efforts to achieve national reconcili- sion will allow local communities to pointed out, it clarifies and reaffirms ation; and recover more quickly. It is important the language in the Stafford Act. It Whereas the elected government of Haiti for all contractors to work with local also directs the corps to move forward will need the support and assistance of the companies and local workers who know quickly so we can see the cleanup con- United States and the international commu- nity to ensure social and economic develop- the area and the best way to get the tinue to make progress in the Mis- ment and to improve the lives of the Haitian job done. sissippi and in the gulf coast region. people: Now, therefore, be it The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Re- I want to again thank Mr. OBERSTAR Resolved by the House of Representatives (the lief and Emergency Assistance Act pro- for his cooperation on this issue. Once Senate concurring), That Congress—

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Many (3) pledges its support and assistance for ment for the people of Haiti. schools are not in operation and most national reconciliation, democracy, and de- Finally, this resolution embodies the hospitals are little more than way-sta- velopment for the people of Haiti. hope that many of our colleagues on tions for the morgue. Infrastructure is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- both sides of the aisle share, that de- virtually almost nonexistent. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from mocracy, stability, and prosperity will Mr. Speaker, although the challenges Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the be realized as Haitians move beyond before him are awesome, I think our gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. these recent elections and put the tur- President-Elect Preval is singularly ca- bulent chapter behind them. I urge my FALEOMAVAEGA) each will control 20 pable of addressing these issues, but he minutes. colleagues to show their support for de- cannot and he should not do it alone. The Chair recognizes the gentle- mocracy in Haiti by supporting this Our own government, the United woman from Florida. resolution. States, working through the United Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of GENERAL LEAVE Nations with our bilateral partners my time. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, must redouble our efforts and financial ask unanimous consent that all Mem- I yield myself such time as I may con- commitment to Haiti so that the con- bers may have 5 legislative days to re- sume. solidation of democracy and the re- vise and extend their remarks and in- Mr. Speaker, I want to express my building of the country’s economy have clude extraneous material on the reso- commendation and appreciation to the a reasonable chance of succeeding. lution under consideration. distinguished chairman, the gentleman Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there from Illinois (Mr. HYDE), for his leader- President’s budget proposal for Haiti objection to the request of the gentle- ship and support of this legislation, for next year fails miserably in this re- woman from Florida? and also our senior ranking member, gard. At a time when we should be There was no objection. the gentleman from California (Mr. deepening our commitment to the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I LANTOS). I do also want to thank my poorest country in the Western Hemi- yield myself such time as I may con- distinguished friend and colleague, the sphere, the President proposes to cut sume. gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- core development spending to Haiti by Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support LEHTINEN), for her management and about 20 percent. of this concurrent resolution that com- being on the majority side in support I am hopeful that as a result of the mends the people of Haiti for holding of this legislation. efforts of my colleagues, especially in- peaceful and democratic elections on Of course not least of all, the author cluding our newly elected ranking February 7 and expresses the sense of of this legislation, my very dear friend, member of the Subcommittee on the the United States Congress that the the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Western Hemisphere, my good friend U.S. should actively support efforts in WATERS), who is the sponsor, the chief and colleague, the gentleman from New Haiti to move that country toward na- sponsor and author of this proposed York (Mr. ENGEL), we will be able to tional reconciliation, democracy, and resolution. remedy the administration’s short- development. Mr. Speaker, it was my privilege to sightedness through a Foreign Oper- Further, the resolution acknowledges travel several times to Haiti with one ations appropriations process. Indeed, the Haitian people’s needs for sus- of our distinguished and senior col- given the extraordinary opportunity tained support and assistance from the leagues of this institution, the gen- presented by these elections, I hope my United States and indeed the inter- tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS). I colleagues on the Appropriations Com- national community to ensure social can appreciate the many problems and mittee in this and the other body will and economic development. issues facing the good people and the consider adjusting the pending emer- The elections took place February 7 leaders of the country of Haiti. I do gency supplemental appropriations bill with 2.2 million Haitians, over 60 per- want to say I rise in strong support of to include funding for the urgent needs cent of the registered voters, partici- this resolution. of the Republic of Haiti. pating. There were only minor reports Mr. Speaker, with the cherry blos- In the meantime, I look forward to of violence and voting flaws. soms in full bloom in the Nation’s cap- the April second-round elections and This bill recognizes the perseverance ital, democracy is once again blos- the overdue inauguration of Haiti’s of the Haitian people as they struggle soming in the troubled island nation of newly elected president. to maintain democracy. Many Haitians Haiti. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to walked miles on election day to reach After a tumultuous 2 years under an support this resolution. a polling station, and they waited interim government, the people of I reserve the balance of my time. hours in line to exercise their right to Haiti recently went to the polls en Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I vote. The participation of an over- masse to elect a new President and a yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from whelming number of Haitians in these new legislature. After some delay, Mr. Florida (Mr. FOLEY), who just got back elections clearly demonstrates the Rene Preval was declared the victor in from a trip to Haiti with Ms. WATERS, commitment of the Haitian people to the presidential contest. He is due to the author of this resolution. democracy. be inaugurated after the second round Mr. FOLEY. Thank you, Ms. ROS- I support the Waters resolution, elections for the remaining seats in the LEHTINEN, Madam Chairman. And first House Concurrent Resolution 353, a res- National Assembly that are being held. let me thank MAXINE WATERS, my col- olution to commend the people of Haiti These are scheduled for sometime next league from California, who not only for the success of their recent election month. accompanied me to Haiti, but traveled and congratulates President-elect Rene Mr. Speaker, once again Haiti has a from California on a late-night red eye Preval on his victory in the elections. new chance to emerge from years of to meet me in Miami to fly to Haiti, to President-elect Rene Preval defeated a conflict and despair and grinding pov- fly back to California that very day, in large field of candidates and won the erty to build a country that reflects a gesture of goodwill, in a bipartisan election with over 51 percent of the the resourcefulness of its people and gesture of goodwill to show Rene vote. leaders. The task is tremendous. Haiti Preval that the United States Con- The people of Haiti have suffered tre- still lacks a professional police force gress, Democrat and Republican, wish mendously as a result of violence and that respects human rights and is him Godspeed in helping the people of natural disasters, and the elections are trusted by the populace. Haiti.

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Chairwoman ROS-LEHTINEN told you us, including Chairman SHAW of the While the Haitian people and govern- the facts. On February 7, 2.2 million Trade Committee and Ranking Member ment have the ultimate responsibility Haitians went to the polls and exer- RANGEL, Chairman THOMAS and others for ensuring their future, we in the cised their constitutional right to se- are going to greet him and welcome United States have a duty to assist in lect a leader. They went by foot, by tap him and talk about some aggressive every aspect of Haiti’s political, eco- tap and other forms of transportation, trade approaches that we hope to nomic and social state-building. More- traveling hours and standing in line for launch in our committee. So in the over, given Haiti’s proximity to our almost a day to get to their polling spirit of bipartisanship and goodwill borders, we have an overwhelming in- places. for those here in this Chamber who are terest in doing so. Despite some early challenges, things willing to go that extra mile, I reach Now is the time for the United States did go very well. Mr. Preval, a populist out the hand of friendship to Mr. Rene to tangibly demonstrate that it stands president, as the only person to ever Preval, soon to be President Preval, as with the Haitian people in their quest serve a full term as an elected presi- he embarks on a journey that has tre- for democracy and stability. Therefore, dent in Haiti, brings to his office the mendous impact on all Americans. together with Chairman BURTON and a hopes and dreams of every Haitian. As And I thank Chairman ROS- bipartisan group of subcommittee col- we sat with Mr. Preval, I think MAXINE LEHTINEN, as well, for her steadfast en- leagues, I recently called for us to seize and I both felt a palpable sense of hope gagement in our conversations on this limited window of opportunity by and optimism. Haiti, on the hemispheres that sur- providing $50 million extra money in Mr. Preval understands the chal- round Haiti, because all of us, if we are fiscal year 2006 supplemental assist- lenges that face him in Haiti. Mr. going to truly solve this puzzle, need to ance for our neighbors to the south. Preval was quick to suggest they don’t solve it together. We will put the past Elections signal the beginning of a need an army and waste tax dollars or behind us, the acrimony behind us, the transition, not an end. It is thus my federal dollars or dollars from other politics behind us and move forward hope that the Appropriations Com- countries in establishing an army. He with a new day for Haitians. mittee will ensure that Haiti’s enor- wants a legitimate police force. He Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, mous needs are met. This is the least wants a police force free of corruption. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman we can do to help the Haitian people at He wants health care and education to from New York (Mr. ENGEL), the distin- this critical time. the provinces of Haiti. guished ranking member of our Sub- I also call on the administration to He knows the challenges that lie be- committee on the Western Hemisphere. work with the citizens of Haiti, their fore him, but as a wonderful man with Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank my newly elected government and the a cheerful disposition, he is ready to friend from American Samoa for recog- international community to help Haiti accept those challenges. But he needs nizing me. I also want to call attention advance on its path of freedom and our help; he desperately needs the help on our side of the aisle to my col- prosperity. And I urge Secretary of of the United States, of Canada, of leagues, Congresswoman WATERS, Con- State Rice to attend Preval’s upcoming France, of CARICOM, of world leaders gresswoman LEE and my good friend, inauguration. who are willing to invest in the plight Congressman DELAHUNT, who have al- And finally, I reiterate my congratu- of the Haitians. lations to the people of Haiti for their We noticed a bounce to the steps, and ways been carrying the ball on the successful elections and to Rene Preval I reported that to my hometown paper, issue of Haiti and the U.S. response to for his victory. I would like to high- the Palm Beach Post, which wrote a Haiti and the U.S. friendship with brilliant article and an editorial on our Haiti. I really take my hat off to all of light that President-Elect Preval is trip to Haiti, because for the first time them. visiting Washington today, as the gen- you could see some optimism in the I rise in strong support of H. Con. tleman from Florida mentioned. And I people’s faces. You could see commerce Res. 353, which praises the people of look forward to meeting him and offer- flourishing in the market square. Haiti for their recent elections and ing my full support for Haiti’s quest for And I don’t want to mischaracterize. congratulates Rene Preval on his vic- national reconciliation, democracy and There are huge problems in Haiti. But tory. I commend my friend and col- development. I am proud to be the just a sense that we may have finally league, as I mentioned, Congresswoman ranking Democrat of the International turned a fresh page, a new chapter, a MAXINE WATERS, for introducing this Relations Subcommittee on the West- new opportunity for Haitians, and par- resolution, and I am pleased to be an ern Hemisphere, and I look forward to ticularly for Haitians living in the original cosponsor. I am pleased that working with my colleagues. United States who think about their my district, the 17th District in New Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, families back there and simply want York, has a very large Haitian commu- I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman the best for them. They have arrived nity in Spring Valley, New York; and I from California (Ms. WATERS), the dis- on our fabulous shores and have con- know they are all eagerly anticipating tinguished lady and the chief sponsor tributed to our community, but they better things for Haiti and U.S.-Haiti of this legislation, my good friend. also think back, as all generations of relationships. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker and Mem- people from other countries do, about After a history of instability, poverty bers, I thank the gentleman from those that are back home. Will they be and democratic setbacks, Haitians American Samoa, and I would like to safe? Will they be healthy? Will they be poured onto the streets last month to thank the Chair of the International prosperous? Is there a chance, a fight- cast their votes, demonstrating their Relations Committee, the distin- ing chance that they will be given an desire for a better future. And after a guished gentleman from Illinois (Mr. option like most of us to live in peace contested vote counting period, the HYDE), the ranking member of that and tranquility, raise their kids. front runner in the presidential elec- committee, my colleague from Cali- What I noticed too was the incredible tion, Rene Preval, was declared the fornia, Congressman LANTOS, and the number of children going to school and winner with nearly 52 percent of the of- Chair and ranking member of the wearing beautiful dress uniforms and ficial vote, compared to less than 12 International Relations Subcommittee skipping along the streets. Again, once percent for his closest contender. Now, on the Western Hemisphere, Congress- again, a sense of optimism. And having such a large margin of victory gives man BURTON and Congressman ENGEL. been there right after 2004, I can assure Mr. Preval a strong mandate and legit- I would also like to commend Con- you there were challenging moments imacy to reform and rebuild Haiti’s in- gressman FOLEY, and before I talk a when you felt all was lost and all hope stitutions and fractured society. little bit about our visit, I would like had faded and all optimism was extin- Yet the challenges are vast. The to thank many Members of Congress: guished. same massive underlying problems still Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, who co- Rene Preval, the president-elect, is plague Haiti, and a second round of chairs the task force on Haiti with here in our Capital tonight. Many of elections looms in the coming weeks. Congressman JOHN CONYERS and the

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He wants to thug hired to intimidate one’s political tween the haves and the have-nots is create jobs. He talked about the fact opponents. And different Haitian polit- legendary, the rich versus the poor, the that they must have electricity. We ical actors, both Aristide and his oppo- elite versus the rejected, the mulattos must encourage support from the sition, had their chimeres in Wash- versus the blacks. World Bank and from the International ington. Haiti needs a break. Haiti has experi- Monetary Fund and from our own It has been my experience that there enced economic dislocation. It has ex- country to help them get the elec- has been more advocacy than neu- perienced devastating hurricanes. But tricity. trality about Haiti on the part of the the people of Haiti have worked and The people must have clean water. United States. Too often we join the they have believed in democracy. And They need a new water system there. zero-sum game of Haitian politics. We so the people, on February 7, 2006, they They do not want to spend their money picked sides and supported them at the went to the polls and they voted. More on an army. They want a well-trained expense of Haiti and its long-suffering than 60 percent of the people of Haiti police force and community policing. people. registered and they voted. They dem- There is much to be done. There is rec- For example, some here, working in onstrated their commitment to democ- onciliation to be had. But we are hope- coordination with Aristide’s opponents, racy. ful. would place so-called ‘‘holds’’ on U.S. Oh, they had all kind of obstacles. On We congratulate the president and we assistance in Haiti, blocking aid for the that day there was a shortage of elec- thank the Members of Congress for all police, for the judicial system, for tion workers and polling places, and the support that they have given. human rights observers, for election there were long lines that caused vot- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I monitors; and Haiti’s fragile institu- ers to have to wait for hours before yield 51⁄2 minutes to the gentleman tions collapsed, starved from the out- they could exercise their right to vote. from Massachusetts (Mr. DELAHUNT). side and rotted from the inside. But they voted. And they did what I would note, and it is important to b 1715 they had to do. They walked for miles note this, that many of these holds and they voted. And in the end, Presi- Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I were placed during the term of Rene dent Preval emerged victorious. thank my friend from Florida for yield- Preval when he was the president in The people of Haiti voted, including ing, and I really welcome the enthu- the past. Others who supported the Lavalas Party, the party that had siasm and the optimism that have been Aristide failed to recognize his short- elected President Aristide. They voted expressed by the Congresswoman from comings and deficiencies and failed to in large numbers. They are the pre- California and the gentleman from encourage him to put forth a positive dominant party in Haiti. And despite Florida. vision for the Haitian people. The end their lingering concerns about the way I am pleased to cosponsor this resolu- result was that Haiti’s fate was not in which their democratically elected tion. However, I have served as an ob- only decided in Haiti, it was also de- president, Mr. Aristide, had been re- server in past elections in Haiti, elec- cided here in Washington. moved from office, they did not boy- tions that prompted great hope, but re- But now, with this most recent elec- cott the elections. Despite the obsta- sulted in great disappointment. So I tion, Haiti does have an opportunity to cles and the inconveniences of the elec- believe for a moment it is important to move past its past, and we have the tion, they were determined to cast reflect, and I would quote the words of same opportunity here in Washington. their vote and have their voices heard. Luigi Einaudi, who was tasked by the For Haiti to have a future, two things The people of Haiti elected Mr. Rene OAS to mediate between the opponents must happen: First, the Haitian polit- Garcia Preval. The people of Haiti sim- of the former president of Haiti, Mr. ical class must act like small ‘‘d’’ ply want what all democracy should af- Aristide, and I am going to quote his democrats and make a priority the ford: fairness, justice and equality. words. needs of the Haitian people; and sec- Haiti is a poor country. Haiti de- This is a gentleman who knows Haiti ond, Americans must put our dif- serves our support. Haiti deserves the well and Washington well: ‘‘Haiti is a ferences aside and commit to a bipar- support of the World Bank and the tragedy, and it is a tragedy of partisan- tisan policy of noninterference in Hai- International Monetary Fund. Haiti de- ship and hate and hostility. These were ti’s internal politics. serves bilateral support. divides among Haitians, and they are I want to participate in that. I have The people of Haiti want investment also divides among Americans because had conversations with groups whom I and trade. The people of Haiti do not Haiti came to symbolize within the have had profound differences about deserve to have their will undermined United States a point of friction be- Haiti with in the past, such as the by the powerful elite who are well con- tween Democrats and Republicans that International Republican Institute. nected to the power brokers in the did not facilitate bipartisanship or sta- And maybe I am naive, but I sense an U.S., Canada and France. We can en- ble policy or communication.’’ emerging consensus that we must come courage investment in Haiti and sup- In the end, he was unsuccessful. together on the part of all who have an port fair wages and decent housing and Aristide was overthrown in February of interest in Haiti and encourage a new public education for all of the children. 2004, and Haiti continued to descend and constructive approach. Mr. Preval is a smart, capable leader into violence and despair. But it wasn’t I am not saying that the U.S. should who loves Haiti. We need to support Einaudi that failed. Haiti’s political abandon Haiti, far from it. In fact, we him and help him to develop Haiti. class bears much of the responsibility should increase our aid. But I would Mr. FOLEY and I just returned from a for this tragedy because of their self- recommend that we should provide as- trip to Haiti where we met with Presi- serving and cynical refusal to place na- sistance through multilateral organiza- dent-Elect Preval. President Preval tion over people in exchange for self- tions like the United Nations. was a gracious but determined host. aggrandizement. Yesterday we met with Secretary- President Preval recognizes that he has But here we also have our share of re- General Kofi Annan, who agrees that a great responsibility, but he is not de- sponsibility. A recent New York Times the international community must terred. story entitled ‘‘Mixed U.S. Signals provide a deep and sustained commit- President Preval is hopeful and opti- Helped Tilt Haiti Towards Chaos’’ ment to Haiti. In fact, I believe that mistic. And since his election, people should be essential reading for all of Haiti should be the first test case for

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He transformed thousands of acres of shedding their blood, and allowing us Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, land into peasants’ hands and orga- to be free. So our American history and at this time, I gladly yield 4 minutes to nized the two most famous and success- Haitian history are intertwined, and the gentlewoman from California (Ms. ful human rights trials in Haiti’s his- we have a legitimate reason for look- LEE), one of our most distinguished tory. ing and ensuring the democracy, the senior members of the Committee on An international response, however, justice, and the freedom of the people International Relations, and certainly right now will be necessary in order to of Haiti. a champion of human rights and my make Haiti’s hopeful possibilities for a Let me also acknowledge the fact dear friend. future a reality. That is why the Con- that many times our interaction with Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, let me thank gressional Black Caucus, Haiti Task Haiti has not been the best. I traveled the gentleman for yielding and for his Force, the House International Rela- to Haiti with the chairman of the In- leadership in the cause of democracy, tions Committee, Congresswoman telligence Committee and the ranking peace, and justice throughout the WATERS, Mr. FOLEY, myself, all of us, member of the Judiciary Committee, world. Democrats and Republicans, in a bipar- Mr. CONYERS, and we traveled before I rise today in strong support of H. tisan way are committed to making the elections occurred, met with the Con. Resolution 353, which congratu- Haiti’s future a bright one by sup- interim government, met with many of lates the people of Haiti on holding porting their duly-elected president. the different party leaders and others peaceful and democratic elections on Haiti will also need our financial sup- seeking to have a fair election. February 7. And I want to thank Con- port and technical assistance if it is to It was not a very easy trip. There gresswoman MAXINE WATERS for her overcome the challenges it faces in its were accusations. There were sugges- bold leadership and for bringing forth economy and its infrastructure and its tions that the government was trying this resolution immediately in full sup- ability to provide basic services to all to keep some of the candidates off of port of the Haitian people and their Haitians. We must support a restora- the ballot. What I will say about Mr. Preval is right to once again decide who will tion of security by helping to get guns that he stayed the course. Even in the lead their democracy and to restore the off the street and support an inter- midst of all that turmoil, he continued rule of law in Haiti. national effort to establish a national to campaign. Even with threats against In supporting this legislation, we truth and reconciliation commission. his candidacy, he continued to cam- also congratulate President-Elect Rene Also, we must support and move for- Garcia Preval, a man who, I am con- paign. ward all of the trade efforts and aid ef- I think we should appreciate as well fident, will restore peace, human forts; we have got to increase these ef- the comfortable relationship that he rights, and accountability throughout forts, and also additional resources for has with former President Aristide. He Haiti and within Haiti’s government. fighting the HIV and AIDS pandemic, does not bring hostility to his leader- Mr. Speaker, with over 2.2 million which Haiti has the highest rates in ship, but at the same time he brings Haitians, more than 60 percent of reg- the Caribbean. These are items which his own leadership, his own mantle, if istered voters, participating in these are key to securing order and peace in you will, of guidance of the people of elections, it is clear to me that the Haiti, securing the people’s choice. Haiti. people of Haiti are ready for peace and And this is what happened now, the So I too join my voice in congratu- willing to do whatever it takes, what- people have made a decision once lating the soon-to-be president on his ever it takes to restore and secure again. The people’s choice is Mr. inauguration and hoping that we will their democracy once again. Preval, and we have got to make sure help him establish an excellent police Since the undemocratic removal of that we help him to do everything he force, one that provides safety for the former President Aristide in 2004, Hai- can to turn Haiti around. The Haitian Haitian people. ti’s health, education, and economic people deserve no less. And I would ask, as a member of the sectors have spiraled into ruin. During Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, House Judiciary Committee, that we the last 2 years, unemployment I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished would join in the authorization and the reached a staggering 90 percent in gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACK- encouragement of the Appropriations parts of Haiti. For months, schools re- SON-LEE). Committee to be able to provide that mained closed and children feared kid- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I funding. I would ask that the Judiciary napping or death on the city streets. yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman Committee, along with the appropri- The only public hospitals that many of from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). ators appropriately associated with the Haiti’s poor could rely on were centers Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. authorizing committee, really focus in run by international organizations Speaker, for their collegiality, I thank on assisting Preval, along with, of such as Doctors Without Borders or the them very much. course, the Committee on Inter- International Red Cross. Public hos- I again thank the distinguished gen- national Relations, in this whole ques- pitals and government services were ei- tleman from American Samoa for his tion of law enforcement and a secure, ther closed or too dangerous to utilize. leadership, but as well the commit- trained police force. As well, the edu- People feared kidnapping, assault, and ment that he brings to this Congress of cation of the children is important, even murder walking out of their internationalism and international co- clean water. homes and onto the streets. operation. Likewise, my appreciation And I too believe that there is opti- However, the Haitian people have for my good friend ILEANA ROS- mism as 2.2 million people voted on voted for a change, Mr. Speaker. Haiti LEHTINEN for the leadership she brings February 7. But we need to encourage now has an opportunity to set its own to this committee and, as well, her trade; as well, we need to make sure course through responsive government compassion for issues dealing with that the Haitians who are in the United that puts people first. President Preval human rights. States feel safe to return. And if they has demonstrated that he understands I want us to be reminded of the fact do not feel safe, Mr. Speaker, I hope how to turn around Haiti’s economy that Haitians fought alongside Ameri- that as we look at immigration reform, while still preserving the rights of all cans in the course of our freedom. So I we will add Haitian parity to the bill, Haitians, especially Haiti’s poor, and want to applaud Congresswoman which means that those who are in fear by raising the standard of living, in- WATERS for knowing our history and, of their life who are still here in this

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Mr. Speaker, I think it is incumbent hopeful that this first step will serve as the be- b 1730 upon those of us in the United States ginning of national reconciliation of democracy Congress and the administration and as well as social and economic development Let me also say that I hope that the all of us working together to make for Haiti. extra money that the ranking member sure that Mr. Preval succeeds and that Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in spoke of, $50 million and more, will be more importantly the Haitian people favor of H. Con. Res. 353. added to the Haitian appropriations. succeed, and that democracy succeeds I think it is important for this House to rec- And then, of course, I hope that we in Haiti, because it is not simply a ognize the Republic of Haiti for recently hold- will have a representative delegation matter of another country and what do ing successful, democratic elections, and to with good intentions and good will that we care whether it is a success or a congratulate President-elect Rene´ Garcı´a will visit and represent the United failure. We do care and we should care, Pre´val on his electoral victory. States as they attend the inauguration because Haiti is so close to the United Haiti is the world’s oldest Black republic and of Rene Preval. States in terms of geography, because the second-oldest republic in the Western Might I say that there is legislation Haiti is right in our hemisphere, be- Hemisphere, after the United States. While going through the House that calls, of- cause Haiti is an important country, street violence, kidnappings, and political in- fered by Congressman KUCINICH, of because there are many Haitian Ameri- stability have plagued Haiti in recent years, which I am one of the cosponsors, to cans in the United States with ties to and are still threats, the democratic will of the establish a Department of Peace. the old country. people persevered and elections were em- It is interesting that I would say that And that is why it is really just so braced by the nation. in the course of debating or congratu- important that we in the United The presidential and legislative elections on lating Haiti and its election, but States, and we talk about protecting February 7, 2006 saw unprecedented voter turnout. A member of my staff traveled to Haiti maybe that is a valuable department to democracy all over the world, and well as an election monitor. Many Haitians were re- have, because maybe we can then pro- we should. But I think right in our own quired to walk for miles to their designated mote peace. back yard we have a lot to do. Might I just say in closure, I thank So I want to thank Mr. voting centers and then were forced to wait for hours in line; nonetheless, more than 60 per- the Speaker very much, and I thank FALEOMAVAEGA and all of the others cent of those registered exercised their right to the gentlewoman, the manager of the who have spoken; Ms. WATERS, whose vote and participated in electing a new, demo- bill. I congratulate the Haitians and I resolution this is; Congresswoman ROS- support H. Con. Res. 363; I congratulate cratic government. LEHTINEN, with whom I have collabo- This election marks a significant moment in the author, Ms. WATERS, and I look for- rated on so many important things, for ward to better days for the Haitian Haiti; it not only serves as the basis of hope all of their hard work and for all of us along the road to democracy, but also serves people. speaking of one mind here on both Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, as a testament to the resolve and character of sides of the aisle that we want the the Haitian people during their long struggle it is my privilege and certainly an U.S.-Haitian relationship to improve honor for me to give the rest of my for peace, reconciliation, and prosperity. and to be successful. Now is the time for the United States to time to our distinguished ranking Mr. Speaker, I support this resolu- commit itself to long-term support to Haiti. The member of our Subcommittee on the tion, I urge a unanimous vote of all our task facing President-elect Pre´val is daunting; Western Hemisphere, the gentleman colleagues. he must establish a new government, reform from New York (Mr. ENGEL), to sum- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I the judiciary, establish and maintain domestic marize the various aspects of this im- yield myself such time as I may con- order, create jobs, jumpstart the economy, and portant legislation. And certainly I sume. end Haiti’s endemic malnutrition and crushing want to again thank my good friend, I just wanted to thank Ms. WATERS poverty. In the past, this Congress has turned the gentlewoman from Florida, as the for offering this resolution, for Mr. a deaf ear to Haiti’s needs—specifically by not manager of this legislation. ENGEL, the ranking member on the passing the Haiti Economic Recovery Oppor- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. subcommittee for his remarks, Mr. tunity Act, which I have introduced in this Con- WAMP). The gentleman from New York FALEOMAVAEGA for his leadership on gress, along with Senator MIKE DEWINE in the is recognized for 2 minutes. our International Relations Com- Senate. It is my hope that President-elect Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank my mittee. Pre´val’s election will mark a new, more sup- friend from American Samoa. I will not Mr. Speaker, I especially want to portive era in Haitian-American relations, in take the full 2 minutes. thank two staffers from each side of this Congress and in this administration. I just want to say that I am very ex- the aisle who have worked tirelessly Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I cited that since I have become the not only on the issue of democracy for rise today to honor the people of the Republic ranking Democrat on the Western Haiti, but on all of the issues that im- of Haiti for holding successful democratic elec- Hemisphere Subcommittee of the pact Western Hemisphere: Mr. PAUL tions on February 7, 2006. I would also like to International Relations Committee, Oostburg, thank you, Mr. Oostburg, for congratulate their chosen successor, Mr. Rene this is actually the first bill that has your leadership. Pre´val. come to the floor. And on our side, Ted Brennan. Thank I commend the people of Haiti for their ac- It is a very, very important bill, be- you, Mr. Brennan, for your valuable tive commitment to and unbridled belief in de- cause as was mentioned by all of our work. mocracy. On such an auspicious occasion, the colleagues on both sides of the aisle, Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to best way we can honor the Republic of Haiti the relationship between the United heartily congratulate the people of Haiti on is by continuing to lend our support through States and Haiti is a very important their recent election of President Pre´val on economic and humanitarian policy that encour- one and a very special one. February 7, 2006. It was a great triumph for ages development, not dependency. And we have had lots of successes in the country to hold ‘‘free and fair’’ presidential While elections are the necessary first step the relationship, and also lots of fail- and legislative elections. Reports were that the towards democracy in Haiti, there still remains ures through the years. I think that we elections were peaceful and that 60 percent, a long road ahead. It is crucial that we, the want to, on a bipartisan basis, build on over 2.2 million Haitians, many who stood in United States, do not continue to perpetuate successes, and as everyone has men- line for 6 hours or more, participated. This the legacy of interference and neglect in Hai- tioned before, the people of Haiti have election is a great advancement of a return to tian affairs. spoken. They have had a democratic normalcy for this great country and its stupen- We must work with the newly elected Presi- election. We talk a lot about demo- dous citizens. dent of the Republic of Haiti, Rene Pre´val, and

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Thompson (CA) home country out of the grips of poverty and Andrews Dingell Kildee Pearce Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (MS) despair once and for all so that Haiti’s rich, yet Baca Doggett Kilpatrick (MI) Pelosi Sanders Thornberry Bachus Doolittle Kind Pence Saxton Tiahrt tumultuous, past will finally evolve into a future Baird Doyle King (IA) Peterson (MN) Schakowsky Tiberi of sustained success. Baker Drake King (NY) Peterson (PA) Schiff Tierney Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Baldwin Dreier Kingston Petri Schmidt Towns Barrett (SC) Duncan Kirk Pickering Schwartz (PA) Turner yield back the balance of our time. Barrow Edwards Kline Pitts Schwarz (MI) Udall (CO) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bartlett (MD) Ehlers Knollenberg Platts Scott (GA) Udall (NM) Barton (TX) Emanuel Kolbe Poe Scott (VA) question is on the motion offered by Upton Bass Emerson Kucinich Pombo Sensenbrenner the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Van Hollen Bean Engel Kuhl (NY) Pomeroy Serrano ´ ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend Becerra English (PA) LaHood Porter Sessions Velazquez the rules and agree to the concurrent Berkley Eshoo Langevin Price (GA) Shadegg Visclosky Walden (OR) resolution, H. Con. Res. 353. Berman Etheridge Lantos Price (NC) Shaw Berry Everett Larsen (WA) Pryce (OH) Shays Walsh The question was taken; and (two- Biggert Farr Larson (CT) Putnam Sherman Wamp thirds having voted in favor thereof) Bilirakis Fattah Latham Radanovich Sherwood Wasserman the rules were suspended and the con- Bishop (GA) Feeney LaTourette Rahall Shimkus Schultz Waters current resolution was agreed to. Bishop (NY) Ferguson Leach Ramstad Shuster Bishop (UT) Filner Lee Rangel Simmons Watson A motion to reconsider was laid on Blackburn Flake Levin Regula Simpson Watt the table. Blunt Foley Lewis (CA) Rehberg Skelton Weiner Boehlert Fortenberry Lewis (GA) Reichert Slaughter Weldon (FL) f Boehner Fossella Lewis (KY) Renzi Smith (NJ) Weldon (PA) RECESS Bonilla Foxx Linder Reyes Smith (TX) Westmoreland Bonner Frank (MA) Lipinski Reynolds Smith (WA) Wexler The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bono Franks (AZ) LoBiondo Rogers (AL) Snyder Wicker ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Boozman Frelinghuysen Lofgren, Zoe Rogers (KY) Sodrel Wilson (NM) Boren Gallegly Lowey Rogers (MI) Solis Wilson (SC) declares the House in recess until ap- Boucher Garrett (NJ) Lucas Rohrabacher Souder Wolf proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Boustany Gerlach Lungren, Daniel Ros-Lehtinen Spratt Woolsey Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 36 min- Bradley (NH) Gilchrest E. Ross Stark Wynn utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Brady (PA) Gingrey Lynch Rothman Stearns Young (AK) Brady (TX) Gohmert Mack Roybal-Allard Strickland Young (FL) until approximately 6:30 p.m. Brown (OH) Gonzalez Maloney NAYS—4 f Brown (SC) Goode Manzullo Brown, Corrine Goodlatte Markey Blumenauer Weller b 1833 Brown-Waite, Granger Marshall Waxman Wu Ginny Graves Matheson AFTER RECESS Burgess Green (WI) Matsui NOT VOTING—24 The recess having expired, the House Burton (IN) Green, Al McCarthy Beauprez Fitzpatrick (PA) Marchant Butterfield Green, Gene McCaul (TX) was called to order by the Speaker pro Boswell Forbes Musgrave Buyer Grijalva McCollum (MN) Boyd Ford Nunes tempore (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan) at 6 Calvert Gutierrez McCotter Capuano Gibbons Ortiz o’clock and 33 minutes p.m. Camp (MI) Gutknecht McCrery Crowley Gillmor Rush Campbell (CA) Hall McDermott f Davis (FL) Gordon Sweeney Cannon Harman McGovern Deal (GA) Istook Terry Cantor Harris McHenry Evans Jenkins Whitfield ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Capito Hart McHugh PRO TEMPORE Capps Hastings (FL) McIntyre b 1854 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cardin Hastings (WA) McKeon Cardoza Hayes McKinney So (two-thirds of those voting having ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Carnahan Hayworth McMorris responded in the affirmative) the rules will resume on motions to suspend the Carson Hefley McNulty were suspended and the bill, as amend- rules previously postponed. Carter Hensarling Meehan Case Herger Meek (FL) ed, was passed. Votes will be taken in the following Castle Herseth Meeks (NY) The result of the vote was announced order: Chabot Higgins Melancon as above recorded. H.R. 4882, by the yeas and nays; Chandler Hinchey Mica The title of the bill was amended so S. 2120, by the yeas and nays. Chocola Hinojosa Michaud Clay Hobson Millender- as to read: ‘‘A bill to ensure the proper f Cleaver Hoekstra McDonald remembrance of Vietnam veterans and Clyburn Holden Miller (FL) VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL Coble Holt Miller (MI) the Vietnam War by designating a site VISITOR CENTER ENFORCEMENT Cole (OK) Honda Miller (NC) for a visitor center for the Vietnam ACT Conaway Hooley Miller, Gary Veterans Memorial.’’. Conyers Hostettler Miller, George A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cooper Hoyer Mollohan pending business is the question of sus- Costa Hulshof Moore (KS) the table. Costello Hunter Moore (WI) pending the rules and passing the bill, Cramer Hyde Moran (KS) f H.R. 4882, as amended. Crenshaw Inglis (SC) Moran (VA) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Cubin Inslee Murphy MILK REGULATORY EQUITY ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cuellar Israel Murtha OF 2005 Culberson Issa Myrick question is on the motion offered by Cummings Jackson (IL) Nadler The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Davis (AL) Jackson-Lee Napolitano MILLER of Michigan). The pending busi- PEARCE) that the House suspend the Davis (CA) (TX) Neal (MA) ness is the question of suspending the Davis (IL) Jefferson Neugebauer rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4882, as Davis (KY) Jindal Ney rules and passing the bill, S. 2120. amended, on which the yeas and nays Davis (TN) Johnson (CT) Northup The Clerk read the title of the bill. are ordered. Davis, Jo Ann Johnson (IL) Norwood The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The vote was taken by electronic de- Davis, Tom Johnson, E. B. Nussle question is on the motion offered by DeFazio Johnson, Sam Oberstar vice, and there were—yeas 404, nays 4, DeGette Jones (NC) Obey the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. not voting 24, as follows: Delahunt Jones (OH) Olver GOODLATTE) that the House suspend

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The vote was taken by electronic de- Thomas Vela´ zquez Wexler There was no objection. vice, and there were—yeas 285, nays Thompson (CA) Walden (OR) Whitfield 128, not voting 19, as follows: Thompson (MS) Wamp Wilson (NM) f Thornberry Wasserman Wilson (SC) [Roll No. 69] Tiahrt Schultz Woolsey ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO Tiberi Waters Wu YEAS—285 Turner Watt Wynn OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT Ackerman Fortenberry Mica CONFEREES ON H.R. 4297, TAX NAYS—128 Akin Fossella Michaud RELIEF EXTENSION RECONCILI- Allen Foxx Miller (MI) Abercrombie Hobson Moran (VA) ATION ACT OF 2005 Andrews Franks (AZ) Miller, Gary Aderholt Holt Murtha Baca Gallegly Miller, George Alexander Hooley Nadler Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, under Baird Garrett (NJ) Moore (KS) Bachus Hunter Neal (MA) rule XXII, clause 7(c), I hereby an- Barrett (SC) Gerlach Moran (KS) Baker Hyde Obey nounce my intention to offer a motion Barrow Gilchrest Murphy Baldwin Jackson (IL) Olver Bartlett (MD) Gingrey Myrick Biggert Jackson-Lee Pallone to instruct on H.R. 4297, the tax rec- Barton (TX) Gohmert Napolitano Bilirakis (TX) Pascrell onciliation conference report. Bass Gonzalez Neugebauer Bishop (GA) Jefferson Paul The form of the motion is as follows: Bean Goode Ney Bishop (NY) Johnson, E. B. Payne Becerra Goodlatte Northup Blumenauer Jones (OH) Rahall I move that the managers on the part of Berkley Graves Norwood Blunt Kaptur Rangel the House at the conference on the dis- Berman Green (WI) Nunes Bonilla Kennedy (RI) Regula agreeing votes of the two Houses on the Sen- Berry Green, Al Nussle Bonner Kilpatrick (MI) Rehberg ate amendment to the bill H.R. 4297 be in- Bishop (UT) Green, Gene Oberstar Bono Kingston Rogers (KY) structed— Blackburn Grijalva Ortiz Brady (PA) Kirk Rohrabacher Boehlert Gutierrez Osborne Brady (TX) Knollenberg (1) to insist on the provisions of section 106 Ros-Lehtinen Boehner Gutknecht Otter Brown-Waite, Kolbe of the Senate amendment (relating to exten- Rothman Boozman Hall Owens Ginny Kucinich sion and increase in minimum tax relief to Royce Boren Harman Oxley Butterfield LaHood Saxton individuals), Boucher Harris Pastor Calvert Langevin Scott (GA) (2) to recede from the provisions of the Boustany Hart Pearce Campbell (CA) Larson (CT) House bill that extend the lower tax rate on Bradley (NH) Hastings (WA) Pelosi Serrano Clay LaTourette dividends and capital gains that would other- Brown (OH) Hayes Pence Clyburn Lee Shaw Brown (SC) Hayworth Peterson (MN) Cole (OK) Lewis (CA) Smith (NJ) wise terminate at the close of 2008, and Brown, Corrine Hensarling Peterson (PA) Conyers LoBiondo Smith (WA) (3) to the maximum extent possible within Burgess Herger Petri Cramer Lynch Snyder the scope of conference, to insist on a con- Burton (IN) Herseth Pickering Culberson Maloney Stark ference report which will neither increase Buyer Higgins Pitts Davis (IL) Markey Stupak the Federal budget deficit nor increase the Tancredo Camp (MI) Hinchey Platts DeFazio McCarthy amount of the debt subject to the public debt Cannon Hinojosa Poe Taylor (NC) Delahunt McCrery limit. Cantor Hoekstra Pombo DeLauro McDermott Tierney Capito Holden Pomeroy DeLay McGovern Towns Capps Honda Porter Dicks McHenry Udall (CO) f Cardin Hostettler Price (GA) Doggett McKeon Visclosky Cardoza Hoyer Price (NC) Doyle McKinney Walsh TRIBUTE TO BUCK OWENS Carnahan Hulshof Pryce (OH) Dreier Meek (FL) Watson Carson Inglis (SC) Putnam Emerson Meeks (NY) Waxman (Mr. THOMAS asked and was given Carter Inslee Radanovich Ferguson Millender- Weldon (FL) permission to address the House for 1 Case Israel Ramstad Frank (MA) McDonald Weller minute and to revise and extend his re- Castle Issa Reichert Frelinghuysen Miller (FL) Wicker marks.) Chabot Jindal Renzi Granger Miller (NC) Wolf Chandler Johnson (CT) Reyes Hastings (FL) Mollohan Young (AK) Mr. THOMAS. Madam Speaker, as Chocola Johnson (IL) Reynolds Hefley Moore (WI) Young (FL) the world now knows, early Saturday Cleaver Johnson, Sam Rogers (AL) morning in his sleep, Buck Owens let Coble Jones (NC) Rogers (MI) NOT VOTING—19 Conaway Kanjorski Ross Beauprez Forbes Marchant go of the tiger’s tail. What people prob- Cooper Keller Roybal-Allard Boswell Ford Musgrave ably do not know was what happened Costa Kelly Ruppersberger Boyd Gibbons Rush on Friday night. Because as Buck usu- Costello Kennedy (MN) Ryan (OH) Capuano Gillmor Sweeney ally did, he acted naturally. He went to Crenshaw Kildee Ryan (WI) Davis (FL) Gordon Terry Crowley Kind Ryun (KS) Deal (GA) Istook his Crystal Palace, his dance hall and Cubin King (IA) Sabo Evans Jenkins dining room, had his usual chicken- Cuellar King (NY) Salazar fried steak Friday evening, and told Cummings Kline Sa´ nchez, Linda b 1911 the staff he did not feel very good and Davis (AL) Kuhl (NY) T. Mrs. MALONEY changed her vote Davis (CA) Lantos Sanchez, Loretta he was going to go home and miss the Davis (KY) Larsen (WA) Sanders from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Friday night performance. Messrs. SHAYS, SCOTT of Virginia, Davis (TN) Latham Schakowsky In going out to his car, a car full of Davis, Jo Ann Leach Schiff GREEN of Wisconsin, and HOYER people from Bend, Oregon, saw him, Davis, Tom Levin Schmidt changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to DeGette Lewis (GA) Schwartz (PA) and they ran over to him and they said, ‘‘yea.’’ Dent Lewis (KY) Schwarz (MI) Buck, we came all of the way down to Diaz-Balart, L. Linder Scott (VA) So (two-thirds of those voting having Diaz-Balart, M. Lipinski Sensenbrenner responded in the affirmative) the rules see you. He turned around and went Dingell Lofgren, Zoe Sessions were suspended and the Senate bill was back in and played the complete first Doolittle Lowey Shadegg set because he could not disappoint a Drake Lucas Shays passed. Duncan Lungren, Daniel Sherman The result of the vote was announced fan. Edwards E. Sherwood as above recorded. He went home and never woke up. Ehlers Mack Shimkus A motion to reconsider was laid on Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Emanuel Manzullo Shuster life of my friend and country music legend, Engel Marshall Simmons the table. English (PA) Matheson Simpson f Buck Owens, who passed away on Saturday, Eshoo Matsui Skelton March 25, 2006. Etheridge McCaul (TX) Slaughter REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER With 25 No. 1 songs, Buck had one of the Everett McCollum (MN) Smith (TX) AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 4200 Farr McCotter Sodrel most successful country music careers in his- Fattah McHugh Solis Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, I ask tory. Known for his trademark red, white and Feeney McIntyre Souder unanimous consent that my name be blue guitar, he was on stage nearly every Fri- Filner McMorris Spratt withdrawn as a cosponsor of H.R. 4200. day and Saturday night with his band, Buck Fitzpatrick (PA) McNulty Stearns Flake Meehan Strickland The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Owens and the Buckaroos, at his Crystal Pal- Foley Melancon Sullivan MILLER of Michigan). Is there objection ace in Bakersfield. In fact, just hours before he

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My doctor has hired an addi- tion of the show with his 1969 hit ‘‘Big in between breaks, and I don’t know how tional person to try and deal with all Vegas.’’ some Members on the other side of the the prior approvals required for seniors Alvin Edgar Owens was born to Texas aisle spent theirs, but along with Rep- who have been taking a drug for years, sharecroppers in 1929 and became known as resentative HOOLEY and Representative many of these new plans will require ‘‘Buck’’ at the age of 4 when he nicknamed BLUMENAUER, all of us from Oregon, we all sorts of documentation on why they himself after a mule on the family farm. In spent the day yet going up the length should get that drug. Many seniors 1937, after their trailer hitch broke during their of the Willamette Valley holding meet- don’t know, who have already sub- move west, Buck and his family ended up in ings in senior centers and other public scribed, that they are temporarily get- Phoenix, where they remained for more than venues to hear from seniors, senior ad- ting their old drugs until the 1st of a decade. During that time, Buck and his sib- vocates, people who work with seniors April. On the 1st of April, they will fall lings worked in the fields picking cotton and and care about seniors about the expe- under their new plan’s mandates, and potatoes, which Buck later said, ‘‘was where rience with the so-called Medicare part they may not be able to continue tak- my dream began to take hold . . .’’ D prescription drug benefit. ing the drug their doctor has pre- Buck began regularly playing music in local Now, I heard from the other side of scribed. pubs when he was 16 and, when he moved to the aisle what a stunning success it is. Minimally, Congress should revisit Bakersfield in 1951, he quickly found work We are protecting the profits of the this punitive time limit. The time playing with steel guitarist Dusty Rhodes and pharmaceutical industry. They will get limit, you have to sign up by May 15, or then Bill Woods and the Orange Blossom an extra $139 billion in profits. We are we will penalize you. They say 1 per- Playboys. While Buck at first played a hollow- subsidizing the insurance industry to cent per month; but guess what, you body Gibson guitar, after a pawnshop sold his offer these plans, plans which can be can’t sign up again until next fall. Gibson before he could redeem it, Buck began changed on a weekly basis even though Any senior who doesn’t sign up by using a Fender Telecaster electric guitar that seniors can only sign up for one plan a May 15 will be penalized 6 percent tax, made his music unique and eventually be- year. 6 percent extra for life as a bonus to came known as the ‘‘Bakersfield Sound.’’ Yet as great as they say these things the already subsidized insurance com- In 1957, Buck signed a recording contract are, about half the seniors in my State panies on top of their premium. That is with Capitol Records and in 1958 he cut four and across America who were not not fair. Congress should undo that ar- original songs, including ‘‘Second Fiddle,’’ mandatorily enrolled are not yet par- bitrary mandate. That was to try and ticipating in the plans, in part, because which eventually reached No. 24 on the Bill- stampede seniors into plans that they in my little State, there are some 46 board charts. During this time, Buck acquired don’t understand that they might not plans in my district, I guess in Port- a one-third interest in a Tacoma, WA, radio want, and that should go. land a few more, so there are actually station and he remained in the radio business But then perhaps we should do what a total of 96 variants available to sen- for the rest of his life. In 1959, Buck began the head of Walgreens has suggested. doing his own live television show and his tel- iors. They describe to us what happens He said there are so many plans out evision career ultimately included 16 years as when you go on these sites, these are there, so many benefits, so many a co-host of ‘‘Hee-Haw.’’ the advocates, not the seniors. You will formularies, his pharmacist can’t fig- Throughout his career, Buck earned the re- get, and there will be a little tiny as- ure it out. spect of musicians from all different genres of terisk by certain drugs, and they have Like Congress did 25 years ago, he music. In fact, even the Beatles recorded a given you some plans that might be says Congress should standardize these cover of one of his songs, ‘‘Act Naturally,’’ in good for you because you need a plan plans and say, there will be five or 10 1965. In 1996, he was recognized for his ac- that will pay for the drugs your doctor plans out there with standard benefits, complishments and was inducted to both the has prescribed. so everybody can understand what the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville If you hit the little tiny asterisk, 10 options are. They can just learn 10 Songwriters Hall of Fame. then a drop-down window comes out. options and then let the private compa- Buck was truly a Bakersfield institution, and Most seniors don’t know about drop- nies compete over price, perhaps with- his No. 1 hit, ‘‘Streets of Bakersfield,’’ has be- down windows. The drop-down window out a subsidy from the taxpayers. come our town’s unofficial anthem and our fa- says limits may apply. It turns out the Or, God forbid, we could actually vorite of Buck’s songs. However, in addition to limits might be you take 60 of those take on the pharmaceutical industry our pride in his accomplishments as a per- twice, two a day. The limit might be since the drug prices under these plans former and businessman, we appreciated one a day, but it is not very explicit are actually on average higher than Buck’s generosity, including his support for about that. When you call the 1–800 the prices offered by Costco. What a Bakersfield College’s music program as well number, you can’t get a human being great deal. The President likes to talk as his annual Toys 4 Tots event, Buck Owens to get information. So seniors are, for about how these insurance companies, Rodeo, and celebrity golf tournament. Bakers- the most part, totally confused. They or PBMs, how they have just bargained field will not be the same without Buck Owens. are having trouble, even when they try so hard and driven down the prices. He was the heart of the town and will truly be to focus in on a plan that might give They are only 50 percent higher than missed. them help, getting to a point where the prices that the VA gets through ne- f they can make a choice. gotiations for our veterans. But the b 1915 Of course, even if they do choose a Republicans outlawed, they outlawed, plan that pays for that plan, that plan Medicare bargaining lower drug prices SPECIAL ORDERS can change the drug benefit on a week- on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. ly basis, not something that a senior Now, who does that help? They said MILLER of Michigan). Under the Speak- can do. that was un-American to negotiate er’s announced policy of January 4, Now, we also heard from a small lower drug prices. It is not un-Amer- 2005, and under a previous order of the pharmacist, because of the confusion in ican to give huge windfall benefits to House, the following Members will be the transition for the dual eligibles, the pharmaceutical industry. recognized for 5 minutes each. her pharmacy, her little pharmacy, had f f to front $45,000 in prescriptions to sen- iors and has yet to be reimbursed. The MARKING 185 YEARS OF GREEK MEDICARE PART D reimbursements are starting to trickle INDEPENDENCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a in. She had spent 8 hours the day be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gen- fore trying to reconcile some of those previous order of the House, the gentle- tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is to the actual outlays in the drugs that woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- recognized for 5 minutes. she had fronted for her seniors. LEHTINEN) is recognized for 5 minutes.

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As a strong NATO ally, upon each of us to dedicate ourselves dom fighters brought sovereignty back the Greek military has taken on a to making the future for all of Amer- to their country, 185 years ago, allow- strong and abiding commitment in Af- ica’s girls and women full of hope and ing the Greek people to decide their ghanistan as well. opportunity. fate for themselves again. Greece has given the United States Today I salute the work of two ex- I speak here today to honor all per- both military and financial support for traordinary women and two excep- sons and nations who have successfully Operation Enduring Freedom. It con- tional young girls from Florida’s 20th fought for their right to live according tributes to it is International Security Congressional district. But first I to the rules of democracy and freedom, Assistance Force and has pledged to would like to commend Her Excellency denying the rule of tyranny and autoc- fund educational programs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the racy. As the oldest democracy in the Located on shores of the Mediterra- Republic of Liberia, who addressed the world, the Greek nation has passion- nean Sea, Greece is of the greatest geo- Congress just last week. She represents ately struggled to uphold democracy as political importance. Neighboring with the aspirations and expectations of its form of government. the Balkans, it serves as a shining bea- women in Liberia, Africa and women The significance emanating from the con of peace and stability in the re- all over the world. year 1821 is outstanding, not only in gion. Bordering with Turkey, it serves Now I would like to recognize two the Greek context, but also as a strong as the bridge to the Muslim world. young women from the 20th District of symbol of the inspiration one brave na- I commend Greece for its strong Florida, Taryn Daley of Davie and tion can provide to the world. work in the Middle East Partnership Katie Bonilla of Weston, who started 10 When in 1821 the Greek people re- Initiative, MEPI, and its strong par- lemonade stands to raise money for pe- gained their independence, more than ticipation in the Broader Middle East diatric cancer research. four centuries of occupation and op- and North Africa Initiative. Taryn, 12, and Katie, 11, were in- However, many pressing issues in the pression by the Ottoman Empire came spired by their mitzvah project, which region remain unresolved, Madam to an end. The peoples of the Balkans is a part of their bat mitzvah require- Speaker. The ongoing conflict over the were soon to follow the Greek example ments of public service and a national final name of the former Yugoslav re- and sought freedom from the Ottoman program known as Alex’s Lemonade public of Macedonia causes grave con- rule. Stand, an idea started by a young girl cern, just as it grieves me to see the The courage and vision of the Greek named Alexandria ‘‘Alex’’ Scott who continued division of Cyprus and the freedom fighters also transcended the was diagnosed with an aggressive child- unbalanced approach that has been borders of the former Ottoman Empire. hood cancer. taken to overcome this division. In less than 2 weeks, Madam Speak- The independence movement received I hope that we will soon be able to er, Taryn and Katie found more than 30 broad support from intellectuals witness the end of the occupation and a volunteers, enlisted a group of spon- abroad, including English poet Lord reunification of Cyprus on fair and eq- sors, and raised $3,000 to fight child- Byron and U.S. Senator and Secretary uitable terms. The emergence of a hood cancer. These two young ladies of State Daniel Webster. strong, vibrant and justly unified Cy- are proof that this generation of young The Greek flag symbolizes the legacy prus would provide stability, both po- women are dream builders. Their cour- of 1821. The cross in the upper left part litically and economically, to the Med- age and compassion gives us all hope of the flag stands for the Greek Ortho- iterranean region. for a brighter future. They will inspire dox Church, which significantly helped I urge Congress remain engaged in more young women to make the world Greeks to preserve their ethnic, cul- the search for a just and lasting reuni- a better place. tural, and linguistic heritage during fication that will promote peace and Next I would like to recognize the the years of occupation. The cross is stability. Recalling the Greek routes of City of North Miami Beach police chief embedded by nine alternating blue and democracy, I am proud to represent the and president of the Miami-Dade Asso- white stripes, each representing one interests of my Greek American con- ciation of Chiefs of Police, Linda letter of the Greek word for freedom. stituency. With currently 1.5 million Loizzo. Linda is a true trailblazer. She While the flag was developed in the members, the Greek American commu- has served the North Miami Beach Po- early days of independence, it took nity contributes significantly to the lice Department for 32 years in a num- more than 150 years before it became prosperity of our Nation. ber of capacities: deputy chief, assist- the official Greek flag. Madam Speaker, I am proud of the ant chief of operations, major in charge After the end of the Ottoman occupa- friendship that binds the United of administrative services, commander tion, Greeks had to struggle for an- States, the land of freedom, and in charge of the investigative division, other century before their land was Greece, the country of freedom fight- and supervisor of several special sup- truly freed. In the 1970s, Greeks once ers. port services units. again fought for freedom and independ- Together, we can promote democ- Linda was the first woman promoted ence, stripping off a 7-year rule by a racy, the rule of law, and respect for to the rank of sergeant, the first military junta. Shortly after democ- human rights worldwide. woman promoted to the rank of lieu- racy had been reestablished, the Greek f tenant and major, and the first woman nation finally adopted the cross-and- promoted to the rank of chief of police nine-stripe flag as its official flag. ORDINARY WOMEN, from the North Miami Beach Police The United States is a proud partner EXTRAORDINARY LIVES Department. Her work doesn’t stop of the Greek nation, which has given The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a there. Linda is also the regional direc- the gift of democracy to the world, and previous order of the House, the gentle- tor of the Florida Police Chiefs Asso- which throughout history has fought to woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN ciation and she serves on numerous or- uphold this gift as its guiding prin- SCHULTZ) is recognized for 5 minutes. ganizational boards. ciple. Greeks and Americans share a Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Without question, Linda represents common vision to have everyone on Madam Speaker, in recognition of the best of our Nation’s first respond- this planet enjoy the gift of freedom Women’s History Month of 2006, we rec- ers. The National Association of and democracy. Greece is one of our ognize and celebrate the contributions Women in Law Enforcement estimates strongest allies in the international of great American heroines who have there are more than 16,000 police de- war against terror. built a legacy for women leadership partments in this country, which is The United States and Greece have over the 230 years of our Nation’s his- just slightly more than 200 female po- consistently joined forces to fight the tory. lice chiefs.

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It seems of little concern to executive officer of the Children’s Versailles Treaty, World War II could many Members of Congress that we Services Council of Broward County. have been averted and the rise to power lack both the moral right and constitu- Across the country there are millions of Communists around the world might tional authority to impose our will on of children that long for stability and have been halted. other nations. hope in their lives. In Broward County, We seem to never learn from our mis- The toughest task is analyzing what the needs of this vulnerable population takes. Today’s neocons are as idealisti- we do from their perspective. We are vast. cally misled and aggressive in remak- should try harder to place ourselves in In 1999 there was a critical need for ing the Middle East as the Wilsonian the shoes of those who live in the Arab programs to make essential services do-gooders. Even given the horrendous countries where our efforts currently available to children who face abuse, costs of the Iraq War and the unin- are concentrated. We are outraged by a neglect, or abandonment. Cindy was a tended consequences that plague us Muslim country that would even con- powerful voice in leading the charge today, the neocons are eager to expand sider the death penalty for a Christian for a Broward County ballot initiative their regime-change policy to Iran by convert, but many Muslims see all that to designate family program funding. force. we do as a reflection of Western Chris- The initiative passed overwhelmingly The obvious shortcomings of our re- tianity which, to them, includes Eu- with 70 percent of Broward voters ap- gime change and occupation of Afghan- rope and America. They see everything proving. istan are now readily apparent. The in terms of religion. Since that time, Cindy has been in- Taliban was ousted from power, but When our bombs and sanctions kill strumental in helping to ensure that they have regrouped and threaten the hundreds of thousands of their citizens, each child will live in a safe and loving delicate stability that now exists in they see it as an attack on their reli- environment and has the resources that country. Opium drug production is gion by Christians. To them our ac- needed to grow up healthy and strong. once again a major operation with drug tions represent a crusade to change Today, Cindy serves as the board’s lords controlling a huge area of the their culture and their political sys- chief executive officer and has led the country outside of Kabul. And now the tems. They do not see us as having effort to expand available funding to real nature of the government we cre- noble intentions. Cynicism and realism improve the lives of Broward’s chil- ated has been revealed in the case of tell them that we are involved in the dren. Abdul Rahman, the Muslim who faced Middle East to secure the oil that we Madam Speaker, in a world where the a possible death sentence from the need. magnitude of problems that face our Karzai administration for converting Our occupation and influence in the children can be daunting, Cindy identi- to Christianity. Even now that Mr. holy lands of the Middle East will al- fied and fixed a problem with the sys- Rahman is free due to Western pressure ways be suspect. This includes all the tem and continues to deftly refine and his life remains in danger. countries of the Arabian Peninsula, steer the program. Her leadership and Our bombs and guns have not Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. Naively be- passion for children has made a dif- changed the fact that the new puppet lieving otherwise will guarantee con- ference in the lives of many south Flor- Afghan Government still follows tinuing hostility in Iraq. ida families and provided thousands of Sharia law. The same loyalty to Sharia Our meddling will remain an incite- children with a future filled with un- exists in Iraq where we are trying hard ment for radicals to strike us here at limited possibilities. to stabilize things, and all this is done home in future terrorist attacks. All These women and young girls are in the name of spreading democracy. the intelligence gathering in the world doing what may seem like ordinary The sad fact is that even under the will serve little purpose if we do not work, but they are leading extraor- despicable rule of Saddam Hussein, come to understand exactly why they dinary lives. Their work and service Christians were safer in Iraq than they hate us despite the good intentions showcase what the theme of this year’s are today. Saddam Hussein’s foreign that many Americans hold dear. Women’s History Month was designed minister was a practicing Christian. f to celebrate and encourage. Today, thousands of Christians have fled Iraq following our occupation to GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY b 1930 countries like Jordan and Syria. Those ANNIVERSARY On behalf of the people of Florida’s Christians who have remained in Iraq The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a 20th Congressional District, I am proud fear for their lives every day. That previous order of the House, the gen- to recognize their uncommon character should tell us something about the tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and motivation in performing the work shortcomings of a policy that presumes is recognized for 5 minutes. that successful communities and gen- to make the world safe for democracy. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I am erations are built upon, and I am de- The Muslim world is not fooled by proud to join with several of my col- lighted to recognize them in the CON- our talk of spreading democracy and leagues this evening in celebrating the GRESSIONAL RECORD with this honor. values. The evidence is too over- 185th anniversary of Greek independ- f whelming that we do not hesitate to ence from the Ottoman Empire. support dictators and install puppet In the years since Greek independ- MAKING THE WORLD SAFE FOR governments when it serves our inter- ence, Americans and Greeks have CHRISTIANITY ests. When democratic elections result grown ever closer, bound by ties of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a in the elevation of a leader or a party strategic and military alliance, com- previous order of the House, the gen- not to our liking, we do not hesitate mon values of democracy, individual tleman from Texas (Mr. PAUL) is recog- for a minute to undermine that govern- freedom, human rights, and close per- nized for 5 minutes. ment. sonal friendship. Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, the top This hypocrisy is rarely recognized Madam Speaker, while we celebrate neoconservative of the 20th century by the American people. It is much Greek independence this evening, it is was Woodrow Wilson. His supposed more comfortable to believe in slogans, also important that we recognize that idealism, symbolized in the slogan, to believe that we are defending our Greece continues to battle oppression ‘‘Make the world safe for democracy,’’ goodness and spreading true liberty. from present-day Turkey in Cyprus. It

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I hope ment and Secretary Rice seem much tleman from North Carolina (Mr. that we will always do our best to pro- more interested in rewarding those JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. tect American jobs and the American who illegally occupied the northern Mr. JONES of North Carolina. worker. third of the nation back in 1974 than Madam Speaker, recently Congressman I also want to close by asking God to actually reunifying the islands. Over DALE KILDEE and myself have intro- please bless our men and women in uni- the past year, our State Department duced H.R. 4808. form. And, God, please bless the fami- decided to allow Americans to fly into We both are very concerned about lies of our men and women in uniform. the occupied north, something that has the jobs that continue to go overseas, And, God, please bless America. not been permitted since the illegal oc- ‘‘outsourcing’’ some people call it. And cupation took place back in 1974. with this bill what we are speaking to f is the tariff situation that will exist Last year, I joined many of my col- SMART SECURITY leagues from the Congressional Hel- between China and America. lenic Caucus in sending a letter ex- In 2008, the Chinese will be selling in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a pressing our deep concern regarding America Chinese cars that are made in previous order of the House, the gentle- the legality of U.S. citizens flying di- China. These cars obviously will be woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) rectly from Turkey to the airport in made by people who make in many is recognized for 5 minutes. northern Cyprus. In response to that cases less than $1 an hour, $1.25 an Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, letter, the State Department responded hour, no benefits, but yet they will be with today marking the 17th anniver- that it was encouraging the elimi- selling these cars in this country. sary of the accident at Three Mile Is- nation of unnecessary restrictions and What Mr. KILDEE and I have done, land, this seems like an appropriate op- barriers that isolate and impede the along with other Members in both par- portunity to discuss the dangers posed economic development of the Turkish ties, is to say, we want to see fairness by nuclear energy and nuclear weap- Cypriot community. in this arrangement. If we try to sell ons. Madam Speaker, this new policy an American car in China today, to- As I have said from this floor many, must also be responsible for a decision night, tomorrow we would pay 28 per- many times before, I believe there is no earlier this year by the State Depart- cent tariff. When the Chinese sell their greater national imperative than to ment to resume trade with the occu- cars in this country in the year 2008, bring our troops home from Iraq. But pied north through ports that were de- they will pay 2.5 percent. the end of the war must also be the be- clared closed after the invasion in 1974. What this bill does is simple. It says ginning of some fresh and creative In order to allow trade, the State De- fairness, fair trade. What is good for thinking about national security. partment is forced to ignore both Cy- the Chinese economy should be good We are in a desperate need, a need for prus’ domestic law, as well as inter- for the American economy. What is new strategies for keeping America national law that prohibits entering good for the American economy, let it safe. Last summer, Madam Speaker, I Cyprus through an illegal port in the be good for the Chinese economy. But introduced the Nuclear Non-Prolifera- north. for this country, we have lost so many tion Treaty Commitments Act. The Madam Speaker, I am deeply con- manufacturing jobs in my own State of concept behind the bill is very simple, cerned that the State Department’s North Carolina. Since NAFTA was en- and it is a really good starting point. new policy towards the government acted, we have lost over 200,000 manu- America must keep its word and live and the people of the occupied north facturing jobs. Just the past 4 years, up to the agreements it has made to re- will only delay reunification of the en- between 2001 and 2005, we have lost 2.9 duce our nuclear arsenal. But we need tire island. If U.S. allows direct trade million manufacturing jobs in this to go even further. through routes in the north, what in- country. So along with the Physicians for So- centives do the illegal occupiers of This Nation cannot and will not re- cial Responsibility, Friends for Peace, northern lands have to make any con- main strong if we do not have a manu- and WAND, I have developed a plan cessions to the rightful inhabitants? It facturing base. So this bill that Mr. called SMART Security. SMART is as if the State Department has com- KILDEE and I have put in is very sim- stands for sensible, multilateral, Amer- pletely forgotten who is responsible for ple. I will repeat it again and then I ican response to terrorism, which seeks the division of Cyprus in the first will close very shortly. peaceful and diplomatic solutions to place. That is, if we are going to accept Chi- international conflict. SMART address- I have repeatedly encouraged Sec- nese cars to be sold in this country in es a range of issues including energy retary Rice to take an historic look at 2008, and right now they will pay a 2.8 independence, democracy building, and the Cyprus problem over the past 30 percent tariff while we are selling global poverty. But at its core is a re- years. It is important to look at this American cars in China and American newed commitment to nuclear non- problem not only through the lens of cars have a tariff of 28 percent. proliferation and disarmament. the nonvote in 2004, but also from the Madam Speaker, I will tell you this, SMART calls on the United States to perspective of three decades of illegal I think the American people are tired stop the spread of weapons of mass de- actions on the Turkish side. and really kind of fed up, if you will, struction and to do it with strong di- Madam Speaker, I pledge tonight to with the fact that we have not done a plomacy, with enhanced weapons re- continue to speak out against a State better job in this Congress, both sides, gimes and regional security arrange- Department that seems more com- of trying to protect the American ments. Under SMART, we would set an fortable punishing the victims of the worker. This really is a bill that we are example for the rest of the world by re- Cyprus problem while rewarding the trying to send a message. With the nouncing nuclear testing and develop- occupiers. I am hopeful that one day WTO and the relationship we have, it ment of new nuclear weapons. SMART soon, like Greece, the island of Cyprus would be very difficult for this bill to would redouble our commitment to the will be unified and free. And tonight I be signed by the President, but Mr. Cooperative Threat Reduction Program also applaud the determination that KILDEE and I believe that the Congress, which has been successful in reducing the Greeks showed 185 years ago to on the floor of this House, should de- nuclear stockpiles and securing nuclear overcome the Ottoman Empire and re- bate H.R. 4808 and let the American materials in the former Soviet Union.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4155 b 1945 economy and our country. From April protections under the first amendment. SMART would stop the sale and 5 to April 8, the International Sign As- It is vitally important that small busi- transfer of weapons to regimes in- sociation, which represents thousands nesses be allowed to communicate volved in human rights abuses, and it of manufacturers, users and suppliers their business messages to American would ensure that highly enriched ura- of on-premise signs and sign products, consumers, and one of the best ways to nium is stored only in secure locations. will be having its 60th Annual Inter- do this is with on-premise signage. Mr. Speaker, at just the moment national Expo in Orlando, Florida. Similarly, the sign industry also has that we need to be vigilant about nu- At that expo, there will be 550 compa- trademark concerns and needs protec- clear proliferation, the Bush adminis- nies displaying nearly 1,700 booths of tion from arbitrary government regula- tration is asking Congress to give its the most advanced and innovative sign tion that fails to acknowledge the pro- approval to his dangerous and mis- products the industry has to offer. tected status of their registered trade guided nuclear energy deal with India. Nearly 25,000 people are expected to at- or service mark, slogan, motto, or Here he is agreeing to share sensitive tend this event. This includes busi- other key text in their on-premise nuclear technologies with a nation nesses from across the country and signage. And of course, small busi- that was testing nuclear weapons as re- around the world. The expo will feature nesses can be adversely affected by the State’s power of eminent domain, rep- cently as 1998. He would essentially re- custom, architectural, digital and na- resented in the Kelo case most re- ward India for its refusal to sign the tional sign companies and their prod- cently, especially those businesses nonproliferation treaty, feeding the nu- ucts, giving sign enthusiasts and small whose on-premise signs have been clear appetite of a nation that has businesses a prime opportunity to taken by the government for whatever failed to show the responsibility ex- learn more about this ever-changing industry. reason or excuse. pected of a nuclear state. So, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate this op- What message does the India pact I sit on two committees that deal ex- portunity to educate my colleagues send to Iran and North Korea? What le- tensively with sign-related issues, so I am familiar with the issues that con- about the value of on-premise signage verage do we have with these countries and to describe the challenges they to give up their nuclear ambitions, es- cern the industry. For example, on the Committee on Small Business, we are face. I congratulate ISA on 60 years of pecially since, despite the threats they annual expos. I wish them the best of represent, they have done actually all aware of how important small busi- nesses are to our economy. We know luck with their convention. I thank the nothing to violate their treaty obliga- thousands of on-premise signage busi- tions? that 90 percent of American businesses are small business, and we know that nesses across the country, as well as If this India agreement were ratified, the men and women who run them, for how would we deal with India’s neigh- they create the lion’s share of new jobs. And we know that these small their invaluable contribution to our bor and rival Pakistan, which is likely economy and our society. to demand the same nuclear conces- businesses thrive in an environment sions from the United States and which with as little government regulation as f has a dishonorable history of sharing possible. COLLEGE ACCESS AND nuclear technology with rogue actors? But what many people may not know OPPORTUNITY ACT is that the Small Business Administra- Mr. Speaker, there is a cruel irony to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tion, over which our committee has ju- the U.S. nuclear policy. While we hap- previous order of the House, the gen- risdiction, officially recognizes that ef- pily share nuclear technology with tleman from New York (Mr. BISHOP) is countries that have not always handled fective on-premise signage is a critical recognized for 5 minutes. it responsibly, and while we continue component of a business’ success and Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- to pursue a large and expensive nuclear can contribute to the success of all er, I rise to state my opposition to H.R. arsenal of our own, we are fighting a businesses. In fact, as SBA Bulletin No. 609, a higher education reauthorization bloody and expensive war over a nu- 101 on signage for businesses states: bill that is much more than a day late clear weapon that never even existed. ‘‘Signs are the most effective, yet least and a dollar short. Remember, we are only in Iraq because expensive form of advertising for the As a former college chief adminis- our so-called leaders looked us in the small business.’’ Obviously, the $12 bil- trator, I am deeply proud to represent eye and said there would be a mush- lion on-premise sign industry plays a my district, my State, and the higher room cloud over American cities unless critical role in the success of small education community on the Edu- we sent our troops off to die. businesses and our economic growth. cation and Workforce Committee; but I It is time for a 180-day degree turn in Unfortunately, the on-premise sign am not particularly proud of the reau- our thinking about these issues. It is industry still, like most small busi- thorization bill we produced. time we stopped equating security with nesses, faces a flood of government reg- We have had the past 8 years to build aggression. It is time we rejected the ulations and needs our support. We on the Higher Education Act of 1998. doctrine of preemption, instead of re- need to enact extensive and permanent Today, we have an opportunity in this affirming it as the Bush administration tax cuts, so that small business owners reauthorization bill to give young did recently. It is time we got SMART can keep more of their own money and Americans and aspiring students more about national security. use it to grow their businesses. We opportunities to attain the dream of a It is time we protected America, not need to give small businesses the free- college education. by invading other nations, but by rely- dom to choose to participate in asso- Indeed, we have a choice to expand ing on the very best of American val- ciation health care plans, so that em- access and the reach of the Federal ues: our desire for peace, our capacity ployers can give their businesses solid Government’s helping hand to those for global leadership, and our compas- health care coverage. We need to pass who cannot afford skyrocketing tui- sion for the people of the world. serious tort reform, so that small busi- tion, rising fees, room and board, text- f nesses are not bogged down in legal books, and so many other soaring costs costs and red tape. In other words, Mr. and sacrifices associated with going to CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE ON- Speaker, the Federal Government college. PREMISE SIGN INDUSTRY needs to get out of the way. But the choice we made late last year The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a As a member of the Judiciary Com- to cut student loans to the tune of $12 previous order of the House, the gen- mittee, I understand that the Federal billion weakened our commitment to tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) is recog- Government has a role to play in pro- students. With those cuts in the budget nized for 5 minutes. tecting the constitutional rights of on- reconciliation bill, we sent a message Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise premise signage, specifically, that the to America’s students and their fami- today to recognize the contributions of commercial speech represented in on- lies that they are no longer among this the on-premise sign industry to our premise signage has certain guaranteed Nation’s top priorities.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE March 28, 2006 As a consequence, the rapidly ex- An amendment sponsored by another years, and the good news for taxpayers panding gap between the amounts of colleague on the committee, Mr. HOLT, is that this reduces government farm available student aid compared to the would correct a problem with the State payments by $5.9 billion over that 10- cost of attaining a college education is tax allowance tables that deprive over year period. That is money that other- growing out of control. And yet, while 1 million students out of their fair wise would be paid by the taxpayer. It this administration’s response is that share of Pell grants and reduce, if not also reduces the trade deficit of the colleges should simply charge less, it is eliminate, their eligibility for other United States by roughly $34 billion, not making the same demands of other types of need-based aid. and it significantly reduces air pollu- industries that are equally critical to I will also offer amendments to pre- tion as well. our economy’s infrastructure and com- serve the Perkins Loan Revolving So we think that obviously there are petitiveness. Fund, extend the expired tuition deduc- some tremendous benefits to the re- This month, as high school seniors tion claimed by middle-class families, newable fuel standard. Currently, we across the land receive their college ac- and increase oversight on the adminis- are producing roughly 5.9 billion gal- ceptance letters, their proud parents tration and grading of ability to ben- lons of ethanol this year, 2006; and the are calculating how they can squeeze efit exams. energy bill mandates by the year 2012, college costs into their budget. It is an Mr. Speaker, I am hopeful that the just 6 years from now, that we produce uphill climb for most families that is Rules Committee will make these 7.5 billion gallons; but, actually, we made tougher by the President’s budg- amendments in order. They are not will far exceed that at the pace that we et cuts, which freeze Pell grants for a partisan or political but, rather, com- are now producing ethanol. fifth year in a row; recalls the Federal monsense amendments, making a weak b 2000 bill better and keeping America’s col- portion of the Perkins Loan Revolving By 2025, there is a goal on the part of lege students a top priority for this Na- Fund that could extract another $600 many of us to become independent of tion. million out of the student aid system the oil that is produced in the Middle each year; and freezes funding for f East, which would mean we would need SEOG and work study. ENERGY to produce roughly 60 billion gallons of If we want to maintain our edge in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ethanol, biodiesel, and those types of the global economy, we cannot afford previous order of the House, the gen- fuels. And this is doable. It is going to to undercut the administration’s com- tleman from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE) is take a concerted effort, a commitment petitiveness initiative. But the promise recognized for 5 minutes. on the part of our country, but we can of a more competitive workforce is Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, I think do that. Technology is changing rap- simply incompatible with budget pro- most Americans are pretty interested, idly. posals to freeze Pell grants for a fifth very concerned about the high cost of One thing that I think is important year in a row and recalling a portion of energy, particularly fuel. to show is that we often hear that, the Perkins Loan Revolving Fund. At the present time, we are nearly 60 well, ethanol is okay, but it actually This hypocrisy builds on the Repub- percent dependent on foreign oil. OPEC burns up more energy than it produces. licans’ record on student aid: $12 bil- provides the largest part of that oil And that is not true. Ethanol, for every lion in cuts to student loans; failure to that we are importing. We currently Btu of fossil fuel used, yields just about extend the tuition deduction for higher have a very large trade deficit, and pe- 1.4 Btu’s of energy because a lot of the education; and a 3-year long impasse troleum is really the major part of, at energy in ethanol comes from the sun. over this reauthorization bill. Deep least the largest single entity in that In contrast, gasoline, for every 1 Btu of cuts in the President’s budget will trade deficit, and this is a major threat fossil fuel used to produce it, yields most likely carry over into the budget to our economy. Right now, the pur- about eight-tenths of a Btu. So there is resolution we consider next week, fur- chase of foreign oil contributes about an energy deficit. The same is true of MTBE. And, of ther compounding the Republican hy- one-third of that trade deficit that we course, MTBE is rapidly being phased pocrisy. Similarly, the reauthorization are now experiencing. out, so there is a tremendous demand bill moves America in the exact oppo- The United States has only 3 percent now for ethanol to fill that gap. So, site direction of where our competitive of the world’s petroleum reserves. So anyway, the technology is certainly workforce should be heading. we are highly dependent on the rest of In fact, cuts to student aid threaten changing. the world. We are now using more pe- Something that is on the horizon is to return the state of higher education troleum than we are discovering. So we cellulosic ethanol. This is ethanol that to the pre-World War II era, when only are on a downhill slope. Obviously, we would not necessarily be made from 5 percent of Americans had earned a have to do some things differently than corn, but would be made from college degree, compared with nearly what we have been doing, and I think switchgrass, rice, wheat, corn stover, 30 percent today. If we are to sustain the energy bill we passed here in the so corn stalks, wheat stalks, and rice our leadership and competitive edge in Congress last summer was certainly a stalks can be used. These are things the global economy, we cannot afford step in the right direction. that are currently sometimes burned to enact policies which will lead to Many people may remember there or thrown away. Also wood chips. So only the elite being able to afford to go was a renewable fuel standards in it there is a tremendous opportunity out to college. that was fairly significant. There were there in parts of the country that are The so-called ‘‘education President’’ incentives for wind, solar, hydrogen not necessarily in the Corn Belt to be has put forward a woefully inadequate fuel cells which may be the wave of the in some form of the ethanol industry. budget, and our leaders in this Cham- future, something that is not a renew- Biodiesel is now where ethanol was ber have presented a short-sighted re- able fuel standard, but also some nu- about 10 or 15 years ago. It is on the authorization bill that falls short of clear incentives were in there. We have cusp of really becoming a major part of what America’s students, their par- not done much nuclear production for a our fuel supply and shows great prom- ents, and our workforce deserves. long time, whereas Europe has moved ise. There are many spin-offs and by- Mr. Speaker, I will be offering sev- ahead, and much of the energy in Eu- products from ethanol. For instance, eral amendments this week to address rope is now due to nuclear power. biodegradable plastics can be made in some of the shortfalls of H.R. 609. One A couple of the major issues in a re- the process of wet milling. And right bipartisan amendment, cosponsored by newable fuel standard have to do with now a great deal of our packaging my colleague on the Education and ethanol and biodiesel, and the remain- stores, like Wal-Mart and others, are Workforce Committee, Mr. SOUDER, der of my remarks will be addressed now using biodegradable plastics. would strike intrusive language in the mainly to those topics. So we think there is a great future bill dictating how colleges should carry First of all, a renewable fuel standard here. And, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate out transfer credit policies. adds $51 billion to farm income over 10 this opportunity to address the House.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4157 COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION rity is a priority issue, but also under- location. Look at this cute little black REFORM stands that comprehensive reform is bear. Does anybody really believe that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the most important way to deal with we should sacrifice this little black DAVIS of Kentucky). Under a previous this issue. bear’s habitat on the altar of budget order of the House, the gentleman from So let us not, as we debate this issue deficits? Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA) is recognized and as we continue to grapple with this This fire sale of forest lands is lit- for 5 minutes. very vexing and complex issue, let us erally unbearable. It is also financially Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, today I not forget we are dealing with human shortsighted. We cannot sell national rise to acknowledge and lend support beings, let us not ignore our economic forest land every time there is a budget to the well over 1 million people who reality, and let us put together a com- shortfall. This is a dangerous precedent marched across American cities and prehensive package that accommo- for Congress to set. Our financial prob- towns in a peaceful, nonviolent way for dates both those realities and at the lems need to be addressed over the long fairness, dignity, and humane and re- same time reaffirms the traditions, the term, not through the shortsighted spectful treatment of immigrant work- values, the hopes and the aspirations of sale of national treasures to the high- ers in our Nation. This ground swell of immigrants that have made this coun- est bidder. humanity wanted some very simple try what it is, that will strengthen it The proposed sale of the forest land things. They wanted the principles of in the future, and that will continue is not even an adequate budgetary so- fairness and equal protection under the the progress and the enlightenment lution. The money raised from this na- law to be applied in a fair and just way. this Nation needs. tionwide sell-off would not even be The people who marched are for com- f enough to cover the short-term school prehensive, reality-based immigration and road needs of the communities OCALA NATIONAL FOREST reform by this Congress, a reform that near Ocala National Forest, let alone acknowledges the economic value, ne- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a other areas of the country. cessity and, yes, indeed, the codepend- previous order of the House, the gen- Well, what can we do about it? There ency of our economy on the immigrant tleman from Florida (Mr. KELLER) is are three things: First, I circulated a workforce; that also recognizes the in- recognized for 5 minutes. letter to the Florida delegation asking herent value of human beings and reaf- Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise them to oppose the sale of our Nation’s firms the process of rigorous examina- today to strongly oppose the Bush ad- forest lands, especially the nearly 1,000 tion and process to attain permanent ministration’s proposed sale of 300,000 acres in the Ocala National Forest. I legal status and eventually citizenship. acres of national forest lands, which in- am proud to report today that this let- And it reaffirms a reality-based immi- clude 1,000 acres of the Ocala National ter was signed by both of our U.S. Sen- gration reform, reaffirms the need for Forest in my congressional district. ators, Republican and Democrat, and security in this country by assuring The Bush administration’s rationale by a bipartisan majority of our House that the people that work here, that for selling our national forest lands is Members. On March 1, 2006, this letter function here, are not hidden in the to raise money for rural roads and was submitted to the U.S. Department shadows but part of the workforce, in- schools. While our budget shortfall is of Agriculture as part of the official tegrated into that workforce and pro- temporary, ruining pristine national comment period to voice our strong op- tected by the same laws and principles forest lands is permanent. That is why position to the sale. that all working people in this country all four of the living former chiefs of Second, Congressman BEN CHANDLER enjoy. the U.S. Forest Service sent a letter to of Kentucky and I are currently circu- I think what is happening in this Congress on March 13, 2006, strongly lating a bipartisan letter asking Mem- country on the question of immigra- opposing the auctioning off of 300,000 bers to oppose the sale of 300,000 acres tion is really about the future of our acres of national forest lands. of forest lands all across the country in country. We have, as a Congress, a Mr. Speaker, our national forest 41 separate States. Thus far, 52 Con- choice on immigration reform. We lands are worth protecting. Millions of gressmen have signed on to our letter, should not continue on the path set by Americans each year use our national and we encourage others to sign on to- this Congress in the Sensenbrenner forests to go hiking, fishing, hunting, morrow. After tomorrow, we will send bill, a bill that asks us to criminalize camping, swimming, canoeing, and en- this letter to the leaders of the House 11 million human beings in this coun- joying the outdoors. The Ocala Na- Budget Committee to urge them to op- try, that raises the specter of mass de- tional Forest also provides a habitat pose the administration’s budget re- portation and that ignites a flame of for thousands of animal species, includ- quest and to encourage them to find al- intolerance and division that this ing rare birds and black bears. ternative funding for rural schools and country is not about. Now, what does the administration roads. We don’t need a path to create sec- say about these forest lands to be sold? Finally, if we are unable to block ond-class citizens. We don’t need a path Well, Under Secretary of Agriculture this sale on the front end by having the that hides from our economic reality. Mark Rey, who directs national forest administration withdraw this proposal, We don’t need a path that ignores the policy, said ‘‘These are not the crown the plan would still have to be ap- business interests. We don’t need a jewels we are talking about.’’ Well, proved by this Congress, and I would path that forgets fairness and equity they say a picture is worth a thousand encourage all of my colleagues to vote under the law. And we don’t need a words, so let me show you a photo- not just ‘‘no,’’ but ‘‘heck no.’’ path that creates division and discrimi- graph of some of the actual land in the Mr. Speaker, in closing, I am very op- nation as a rule of law. Ocala National Forest which is marked timistic we will be successful in block- We cannot shun our values as an im- for sale by the administration. ing this reckless fire sale of our na- migrant nation. This is a wrong path. Look at the green plush forest. Does tional forests and that our children and And while possibly it is a short-term this look ugly to you? Does anybody grandchildren will be able to enjoy the political victory based on division and really believe that this would look bet- serenity of the great outdoors for many based on creating a wedge issue that ter as a strip mall or a condo project? years to come. splits people in this country, it is a I think it is a crown jewel. f long-term defeat for this Nation. And let me show you who else thinks I believe that we can do better. We this land is pretty important. This is a THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR can create a situation for the people of photograph published in my local news- IN IRAQ this country and for the immigrant paper, the Orlando Sentinel, of a black The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a workers in this country that is not bear that lives in the Ocala National previous order of the House, the gentle- blanket amnesty, that is not about Forest. Now, this black bear is being woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- open borders, that understands secu- relocated from one location to another ognized for 5 minutes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4158 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE March 28, 2006 Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, last architects of this war never afforded an Garmback, Joseph Martin Jr; Gilbert, Rich- week, on March 19, our Nation marked opportunity to truly win the peace. ard Alan Jr; Godwin, Todd Justin; Grella, a somber milestone. We began the Hospitals and medical services were ig- Devin James; Gurtner, Christian Daniel; Hardy, Richard Allen; Harper, Bradley Jared; fourth year of the Iraqi war. It is be- nored. Iraqi organizations open to the Hawkins, Omer Thomas II; Hines, Timothy coming quite clear that this falsely West were never consulted. Western James Jr; Hodge, Jeremy Michael; and Hoff- conceived war is proceeding disas- media was not culturally appropriate man, Justin Fenton. trously, with no end in sight. The ad- inside that region. The seeds for unrest Ivy, Kendall Howard II; Johnson, Adam ministration’s repugnant use of the were sown before U.S. troops even en- Robert; Keeling, Thomas O;Kinney, Lester phrase as bombing began, ‘‘shock and tered Iraq. Ormond II; Kinslow, Anthony David; Knight, Timothy Allen; Knop, Allen James; Kreuter, awe,’’ has deteriorated into a ‘‘knock- Achieving military success without winning the hearts and minds of the David Kenneth John; Kuhns, Larry Robert down and raw, last man left standing’’ Jr; Landrus, Sean Gregory; Large, Bryan war of attrition. public is a hollow victory, and now the William; and Lyons, Christopher P. The situation in Iraq continues to de- President tells us troops will remain in Martin, Ryan Abern; McVicker, Daniel M; teriorate precipitously. In the last Iraq until he leaves office in 2009, who Mendezruiz, David A; Mendoza, Ramon Juan month alone, there has been an esca- knows when. Jr; Messmer, Nicolas Edward; Meyer, Har- lation of sectarian violence. Dozens of May I remind the body this President rison James; Miller, James Hoyt IV; Mitch- ell, Curtis Anthony; Montgomery, Brian P; suicide bombings, insurgent attacks held a theatrically staged press event on a U.S. aircraft carrier on May 1, Morgan, Richard Lynn Jr; Murray, Jeremy and the like have left almost 1,000 more Enlow; Neighbor, Gavin Lee; Nolan, Allen people dead since a bombing destroyed 2003, with a ‘‘Mission Accomplished’’ Duane; and Nowacki, Andrew Walter. the dome of Samarra’s Golden Mosque, banner flying in the background. Major Oberleitner, Branden Frederick; Odums, a sacred and holy site to Shiite Mus- combat operations in Iraq have ended, Charles Edward II; Ott, Kevin Charles; lims. he announced. Pintor, Dennis Lloyd; Pratt, Daniel Joseph; Two weeks ago, the United States Prazynski, Taylor B; Prince, Kevin William; Iraq is still without a functioning launched the largest aerial assault in Pummill, Richard Thomas; Ramey, Richard government, as the Iraqi parliament Iraq since 2003. More than 1,500 of our Patrick; Ramsey, Joshua Adam; Reed, Aaron has convened just once and for only 30 soldiers were deploy in the Samarra re- Howard; Reese, Aaron Todd; Rock, Nathaniel minutes. Moreover, there was an auto- S; and Rockhold, Marlin Tyrone. gion to root out insurgent strongholds mobile ban in place throughout Bagh- Schamberg, Kurt Daniel; Schroeder, Ed- and seize weapons caches and the like. dad to prevent car bombings that same ward August II; Scott, David Allen; Seesan, That sounds like a major combat oper- day. A city-wide ban on cars, Mr. Aaron N; Seymour, Devon P; Shepherd, ation to me, and it sounds like we are Adam Roger; Shepherd, Daniel Michael; Speaker, is not a safe city. A nation losing ground rather than making Sloan, Brandon Ulysses; Smith, Kevin Scott; where journalists cannot travel to re- progress. Smith, Michael James Jr; Souslin, Kenneth port is not a safe country. Statements by those in the adminis- Clarence; Spann, Jacob D; Sparks, Jason Headlines from newspapers around tration prior to the invasion show how Lee; Squires, Brad D; Swaney, Robert Adam; and Swisher, Tyler Bobbitt. the globe have the same theme, civil wrong the Bush administration has war in Iraq. The administration, how- Tipton, John Edgar; Van Dusen, Brian been. Donald Rumsfeld in February Keith; Vandayburg, Allen Jeffrey; Webb, ever, does not seem to see it that way. 2003 said, ‘‘It is unknowable how long Charles Joseph; Wightman, William Brett; The President was in Ohio last week the conflict will last. It could be 6 Wilkins, Charles Langdon III; Williams, and made the following comment: days, 6 weeks, I doubt 6 months.’’ Andre L; Wobler, Zachary Ryan; and Zim- ‘‘Americans look at the violence that Vice President CHENEY in March 2003 mer, Nicholaus Eugene. they see each night on their television said, ‘‘We will, in fact, be greeted as OHIOANS DEAD THROUGH OPERATION ENDURING screens and wonder how I can remain liberators. I think it will go relatively FREEDOM (AS OF MARCH 4, 2006): so optimistic about the prospects of quickly . . . (in) weeks rather than Egnor, Jody Lynn; Foraker, Ryan Dane; success in Iraq. They wonder what I see months.’’ We are into the fourth year, Freeman, Daniel Jason; Goare, Shamus Otto; that they do not.’’ almost as long as it took to fight World Good, Alecia Sabrina; Hickey, Julie Ro- Well, I think the President has it the chelle; Jones, Darrell Ray Jr; McDaniel, Wil- War II. liam Louis II; Oneill, Michael Christopher; other way around, Mr. Speaker. The The toll this war has taken is stag- and Owens, Bartt Derek. world sees a lot this President doesn’t. gering. Since March 2003, 2,322 U.S. sol- f Three years ago, we saw the adminis- diers have died, another 18,000 troops tration did not have a plan to win the have been injured as a result of hos- HONORING SERGEANT ANTON peace, and he and his narrow group of tilities, with numbers doubling be- HIETT advisers led us down the path to war. tween 2003 and 2004 and increasing The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. We also see what he cannot see today, again in 2005. DAVIS of Kentucky). Under a previous that our presence in Iraq has led to an Mr. Speaker, this evening I wish to order of the House, the gentlewoman increase in violence and terrorist ac- place in the RECORD names of Ohioans, from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) is rec- tivities in the Middle East and around 104 of them, brave patriots who have ognized for 5 minutes. the world, making us less safe as a na- died in service to our country in Iraq. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is with a tion. God bless them. heavy heart that I rise today to express Three years ago, on the eve of the in- OHIOANS DEAD THROUGH OPERATION IRAQI the heartfelt condolences of a grateful vasion, I warned, and I quote myself, FREEDOM (AS OF MARCH 4, 2006): Nation and to honor the life of Ser- ‘‘Even if we take the ground, we do not Anderson, Nathan Richard; Andres, Joseph geant Anton Hiett of Mount Airy, share the culture. In the end, we have John Jr.; Barkey, Michael Christopher; North Carolina. Sergeant Hiett passed to learn to exist in a world with reli- Bates, Todd Michael; Bell, Timothy Michael away on March 12, 2006, while serving Jr; Benford, Jason A; Bernholtz, Eric James; in Afghanistan. gious states that we may not agree Biskie, Benjamin Walter; Boskovitch, Jef- with, and find ways to cooperate.’’ frey A; Bourdon, Elvis; Bowen, Samuel Rob- Sergeant Hiett served our country as So the President has traded a brutal ert; Brownfield, Andrew David; and Buryj, a U.S. Army Reserve combat medic. sectarian regime for an unstable nation Jesse Ryan. His strong patriotism and desire to do that looks more and more every day Christian, Brett Thomas; Cifuentes, Mi- what was right led him to join the like a dawning theocracy. chael Joseph; Conover, Steven Daniel; Da- military after graduating from North vids, Wesley Graham; Derga, Dustin Alan; Surry High School. He began his career b 2015 Deyarmin, Daniel N Jr; Dixon, Christopher as an infantryman, but later decided Events in the last few weeks seem to Robert; Dowdy, Robert John; Dyer, Chris- that his calling was to care for his show this is indeed becoming the case. topher Jenkins; Eckert, Gary Andrew Jr; Eckfield, Robert Franklin Jr; Erdy, Nicholas wounded comrades. Last year, Ser- By refusing to prepare for the possi- Brandon; and Etterllng, Jonathan Edward. geant Hiett volunteered to go to Af- bility that we would be considered oc- Finke, Michael Wayne Jr; Fitzgerald, ghanistan because he felt compelled to cupiers rather than liberators, these Dustin Robert; Ford David, Harrison IV; help his country at war.

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Hiett, his parents, George and Angela few of my constituents can afford to Not only is our Nation borrowing Hiett, and three siblings. May God write a check for $28,000 and yet it is about a billion dollars a day; we are bless and comfort them during this this kind of debt, this kind of deficit sending $279 million every day to Iraq, very difficult time. that we are saddling on our children but do not dare ask the President how We owe this brave soldier and his and grandchildren and expecting them he is spending it or if he has a plan for family a tremendous debt of gratitude someday to pay back, and I believe it is how it is to be spent because he will for his selfless service and sacrifice. morally wrong. tell you that you are unpatriotic. Some Our country could not maintain its I raise these issues because, you see, $57 million is going every day to Af- freedom and security without heroes my grandparents left this country bet- ghanistan. And on top of that, our Na- like Sergeant Hiett who made the ulti- ter than they found it for my parents, tion is spending the first half a billion mate sacrifice. Americans as well as and my parents left this country better we collect in your tax money each and Afghanis owe their liberty to Sergeant than they found it for my generation, every day simply to pay interest, not Hiett and his fallen comrades who and I believe we have a duty and an ob- principal, just interest on the national came before him. ligation to try and leave this country debt. Mr. Speaker, please join me in hon- just a little bit better than we found it We need I–49 in my congressional dis- oring the life of Sergeant Anton Hiett. for the next generation. But instead, trict. I need $1.5 billion to complete it. for the sixth year in a row, we have the Give me 3 days’ interest on the na- f largest budget deficit ever in our Na- tional debt, I can build I–49. On the BLUE DOG COALITION tion’s history. eastern side, we are waiting on I–69. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under This administration, this Republican Give me 3 days’ interest on the na- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Congress, continues to pass tax cuts for tional debt, and I can complete I–69’ uary 4, 2005, the gentleman from Ar- those earning over $400,000 a year. Just and with these two interstates, we can kansas (Mr. ROSS) is recognized for 60 in the last few months, this Congress bring economic opportunities and jobs minutes as the designee of the minor- passed the so-called Budget Deficit Re- to one of the most depressed and dis- ity leader. duction Act. Here is what it did. It cut tressed areas of the country. Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, this evening, Medicaid, the only health insurance These are the kinds of priorities that as on each Tuesday evening, I rise on plan for the poor, disabled, and elderly. should be America’s priorities that behalf of the fiscally conservative Blue It cut student loans and a program for continue to go unmet until we get our Dog Coalition, a group of 37 of us that orphans to the tune of $40 billion. And Nation’s fiscal house in order and re- are fiscally conservative Democrats then they passed another tax cut to the store some common sense to our gov- that are concerned about the state of tune of about $90 billion. ernment. I was not real good in math in high affairs in America. We are concerned Mr. Speaker, if you have questions school or college, but you can do the about the debt, the deficit, the budget; for the Blue Dog Coalition, I would in- math on that. Some $90 billion in tax and we are committed to trying to re- vite you to e-mail us at cuts for those earning over $400,000 a store some common sense and fiscal [email protected]. year, $40 billion in cuts to Medicaid, to discipline to our Nation’s government Mr. Speaker, we are very privileged orphan programs and to student loans. and our Nation’s budgeting process. this evening to have a special guest That amounts to $50 billion in addi- Ever since I was a small child grow- join us, that is, the whip of the Demo- tional debt, and yet the Republican ing up in Prescott, Emmet and Hope, cratic Caucus, the gentleman from leadership in this body had the nerve Arkansas, I always heard it was the Maryland (Mr. HOYER), and I yield to to call it the Deficit Reduction Act. Democrats that spent the money. And the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, I believe it is time for Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank yet it was a President named Bill Clin- those of us in the fiscally conservative the gentleman for yielding, and I thank ton from Arkansas, from my hometown Blue Dog Coalition to rise up and hold both Mr. ROSS and the Blue Dog Coali- of Hope, Arkansas, in fact, that gave this administration, this Congress re- tion for focusing on what I believe to this Nation its first balanced budget in sponsible for these kinds of reckless be one of the most critical problems 40 years. From 1988 through 2001, Amer- spending habits that destroy future confronting our country. I am going to ica enjoyed the prosperity that came generations. speak a little bit about that. with having its fiscal house in order. The budget the President has sub- I lament the loss of one of the great America enjoyed the prosperity that mitted for fiscal year 2007, some $2.8 leaders of the House, one of the great came with having a balanced budget. trillion, you have to give it to him, he leaders of the Blue Dog Coalition, It is hard now to believe that from has managed to cut all of the programs Charlie Stenholm. No Member with 1998 through 2001 this country had a that matter to people: health care, edu- whom I have served over the last 25 balanced budget, because, as we all cation, infrastructure, economic devel- years, a quarter of a century, has been know, for the sixth year in a row this opment, and yet give us the largest any more focused on trying to instill Nation, under this Republican-led Con- budget deficit ever in our Nation’s his- fiscal responsibility in the policies of gress and under this President, this ad- tory all at the same time. How does he this House than was Charlie Stenholm. ministration, has given us the largest do that? Because he continues to pro- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my budget deficit ever, ever in our Na- pose to borrow money from foreign friends in the Blue Dog Coalition for tion’s history for a sixth year in a row. lenders, foreign central banks, foreign organizing this important Special As a matter of fact, as you walk the investors to fund tax cuts for those Order hour. The Blue Dogs have long Halls of Congress, it is easy to spot a earning over $400,000 a year. What has been focused on this issue of fiscal re- fiscally conservative Democrat because it given us? It has given us a debt of sponsibility, and I believe there is no the 37 of us who belong to the Blue Dog $8,365,525,832,151. more important issue in our Nation Coalition have this poster outside our By the time we complete this hour, today. office in the Halls of Congress. As you Mr. Speaker, the national debt will can see today, the U.S. national debt is have risen more than $41 million. b 2030 $8,365,525,832,151 and some change. That Every Tuesday night those of us in I do not make that statement light- is a big number. the Blue Dog Coalition, we are 37 mem- ly. It is not hyperbole. I realize that

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He said owe this kind of responsibility to our no health insurance. Health care costs, that in a statement to the Congress. children and grandchildren.’’ gas prices, and college costs are all up President Clinton reduced the budget Tragically, although President Bush for our citizens; and median household deficit every year during his first term, said that, his policies have led to ex- income, at the same time, as you and then, Mr. Speaker, in his second actly the opposite and have placed, if know, Mr. ROSS, is down. These are term, presided over four straight budg- you add—Mr. ROSS says $28,000, but if many of these critical issues that we et surpluses. That hadn’t been done for you add the added debt limit, $30,000 face today. However, what the Blue 70 years prior to that time. The first per child, per grandchild, per wife, per Dog Coalition knows, and what every time that happened was 70 years ago. husband, and depending upon the size American needs to know, is that these In fact, the Clinton administration of your family, if it is four, $120,000. issues that we face will all be impacted paid down the national debt by $453 bil- The reality, of course, shows that by the dangerous fiscal policies that we lion during that second term. In fact, notwithstanding what Mr. Bush said he are embarked on. the surpluses were over half a trillion was going to do, the President said he Why? Because the record Federal dollars. But we paid down the debt by was going to do, he has done exactly budget deficits and exploding national $453 billion. the opposite. In 5 years, the Bush ad- debt that have been instigated over the So, not surprisingly, President Bush ministration and this Republican Con- last 5 years will affect our ability to issued this bold prediction on March 31, gress, Mr. Speaker, have created the address virtually every issue con- 2001. Before I get to that, my friend has four largest budget deficits in Amer- put up on the board, Mr. ROSS, the dis- fronting the American people. That is ican history: As Mr. ROSS pointed out, why this matters. tinguished gentleman from Arkansas, $378 billion in fiscal 2002, $412 billion in This is not just some pie-in-the-sky has put up on the board the deficits fiscal 2003, $318 billion in fiscal 2005, over the last 25 years. Now, I have been issue that Mr. ROSS and I are talking and a projected $371 billion in fiscal in Congress every one of those years, about. Mr. ROSS made it very clear 2006. And the Congressional Budget Of- Mr. Speaker. Seventeen of those have what he could do with just 3 days’ in- fice, Mr. Speaker, is projecting deficits been with Republican Presidents, 17 of terest in terms of bringing economic as far as the eye can see. those years. Eight of those years have vitality to an area that needs growth So not only did this administration been with a Democratic President. and jobs and help with prosperity. not reduce the deficit by $2 trillion, it Now, Mr. Speaker, some say, oh, Other issues such as the war on terror, well, 9/11 happened. It did. It cost us. It has added $3 trillion. That is a $5 tril- homeland security, health care, edu- was serious. We needed to respond to lion mistake. cation, Social Security and Medicare As far as paying down the national it. But, very frankly, from 1982 to 1993, are all going to be impacted by these debt, the administration and this Con- 9/11 didn’t happen. Did we go to war in incredibly huge deficits that we are Iraq? Yes. And the good news was gress have been forced to raise the creating. President Bush and Jim Baker went statutory debt limit four times in 5 Now, Mr. Speaker, I know you are in- around the world and said, this is an years. As Mr. ROSS knows, and my good terested in these comments, but here is international problem, and the inter- friend, Mr. MATHESON knows, during what David Walker had to say, the national community paid for it. We the last 4 years of the Clinton adminis- Comptroller General of the United didn’t. tration, we never raised the national States. He told the Senate Budget But if you will look at those figures debt, not once. And, in fact, during the Committee on February 15, and I that Mr. ROSS has put up, every year, entire 8 years, we only raised it twice. quote, ‘‘Continuing on this unsustain- every one, without fail, under a Repub- This administration has raised the able fiscal path will gradually erode, if lican President over the last 25 years statutory debt limit four times, for a not suddenly damage, our economy, has been a deficit year. total of $3.015 trillion, with a T. The our standard of living and, ultimately, And then you get to the Democratic national debt limit now stands at $9 our national security.’’ Now, that is year. Now, frankly, Mr. ROSS has them trillion, which means that every man, the gentleman whom we have ap- in blue, but the first four numbers are, woman and child in America owes pointed as the watchdog for the Con- in fact, red numbers. We ran deficits. about $30,000 of debt, as I said. gress on the finances of this country to Why? Because we were pulling our- Consider, as the gentleman has point- make sure we don’t waste money. What selves out of the deep debt that had ed out, and he talked about it in terms he is saying is, these policies are been created by the prior two adminis- of a day. We are borrowing $600,000 per unsustainable, dangerous and will un- trations. And then when we did that, it minute, $600,000 per minute. In the last dermine our national security. then took us into surplus for 4 straight years of the Clinton administration, we Mr. Speaker, it gives me no pleasure years. But here’s the good news. didn’t need to do that because we had to say this, but I believe it is an undis- Seventeen years, it is the bad news responsible fiscal policies that we were puted statement of fact. This adminis- first; 17 years under Republican admin- pursuing. tration, through its insistence on istrations, $4-plus trillion of deficits. Consider, the first 42 American presi- unaffordable tax policies, is the most Under Bill Clinton, $62.2 billion of sur- dents borrowed a total of $1.01 trillion fiscally reckless administration in plus. That is an amazing record. from foreign governments and finan- American history. Just listen to But here’s what President Bush cial institutions over 211 years. This former Republican House Majority issued, a prediction in March of 2001 in- administration, in 5 years, now in their Leader Dick Armey of Texas, who told heriting these surpluses, quote: ‘‘We sixth, has borrowed from foreign enti- the Wall Street Journal in January of will pay off $2 trillion of debt over the ties, China, Saudi Arabia and others, 2004, and again I quote, ‘‘I’m sitting next decade.’’ That is what President $1.055 trillion. In other words, this here and I’m upset about the deficit, Bush said, over the next 10 years. He President, in 5 years, has borrowed and I’m upset about spending. There is has now been here 6 years. Two billion more money from foreign governments, no way I can pin that on the Demo- dollars of debt over the next decade; foreign banks, foreign financial centers crats. Republicans own the town now.’’ that will be the largest debt reduction than all of the other Presidents Amer- That was the former Republican major- in any country, ever. Future genera- ica has had, combined. ity leader saying, Republicans are re- tions, President Bush said, shouldn’t be Mr. Speaker, you don’t need a doc- sponsible for this reckless, irrespon- forced to pay back money. torate in economics to appreciate that

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For example, the interest We will likely hear many more con- protect Social Security for today’s sen- payments on the national debt are ex- fident, bold predictions in the days iors as well as future generations. ploding. This is just like the interest ahead, predictions that are simply I am also pleased to be joined this consumers pay on their credit cards. In unmoored in fiscal reality. Every sin- evening by one of the co-Chairs of the fiscal 2007, those interest payments gle Member of this House knows that fiscally conservative Democratic Blue will total a projected $243 billion. the one tried and true method of re- Dog Coalition, a real leader within the Now, Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, storing fiscal discipline is to reinstate group, Mr. MATHESON from Utah. $243 billion is more money than every the common-sense pay-as-you-go budg- Welcome. bill we will pass appropriating money et rules that were adopted when the Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I for health, for education, for infra- Democrats were in charge in 1990. And thank my colleague, Mr. ROSS. And it is great to have the minority structure, for environment, for crime George Bush I joined in that bipartisan whip join us. He has often been de- prevention, for fighting terrorism, ex- agreement to get a handle on our fiscal scribed as an honorary Blue Dog, and cept the defense bill. So of the 11 ap- posture in America. he has always recognized and been a propriations bills we will pass, only one Our Republican friends allowed those voice in support of fiscally responsible is larger than the interest we have to paygo rules to expire, Mr. Speaker, in policy. And I just want to emphasize a pay on the debt because we are mort- 2002. We urged them to keep them. We point that the minority whip had made gaging our future. In fact, interest pay- have offered them in our budget resolu- in his comments about this notion that ments on the national debt over the tion every year. They have been re- we should live with the set of rules next decade are projected at $3 trillion. jected. And our Nation has rued the that you have got to live within your Mr. Speaker, our children and grand- day that that rule was changed. children won’t be able to buy anything means. I urge my colleagues, join Democrats It is going to take some tough deci- for that. As a matter of fact, that sum in supporting pay-as-you-go budget sions to bring back fiscal discipline to is so large that just with the interest rules. Let us end this cycle of deficit this government. Balanced budgets are we are paying, we could pay all of and debt that threatens our Nation’s not going to be easy to achieve. If it Medicare expenses over the next 10 security and future. was easy, I would like to think it al- years. Think of that. These interest And I thank my friend, Mr. ROSS. I ready would have happened. payments constitute resources that thank Mr. MATHESON, who cochairs the So what the Blue Dogs believe is that could have been used for national and Blue Dog Caucus, for continuing to you have got to put in a set of rules homeland security, for Social Security focus on this issue which, in my opin- and a structure that helps encourage and Medicare, for health care and edu- ion, is the most important that con- fiscal discipline. And one of the rules cation, and yes, Mr. Speaker, for tax fronts our country because every other that the Blue Dogs have been strongly cuts. issue will be impacted by our fiscal ir- supportive of and the minority whip Now, Mr. Speaker, let me close by responsibility. has mentioned in his comments is this saying it is highly ironic that Presi- b 2045 notion that you pay as you go. And dent Bush traveled the country last this is a concept that is pretty basic year warning of Social Security’s im- Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the when you think about it. minent demise, while at the same time gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), If you have something new, a new he was spending every single nickel of the whip of the Democratic Caucus, for program where you want to spend some Social Security surplus over the last 5 joining the Blue Dog Coalition this money, you have got to pay for it. You years. $817 billion of Social Security evening as we hold this Republican ad- have got to pay for it by taking money surpluses we have spent. And, in fact, ministration and this Republican Con- away from something else or finding a what we have done is, we have taken gress accountable for this reckless source of revenue to pay for it. those FICA taxes from working men spending, for this record deficit, for the But the other piece of that puzzle is, and women and given it to some of the record debt, and for this out-of-control if you want to do a tax cut, you have richest people in America in their tax budget that truly does not reflect got to pay for that with corresponding cuts. My, my, my, what responsible America’s priorities. cuts in spending or finding revenues policy. And, in fact, under the Repub- The gentleman from Maryland raised elsewhere. It is really a pretty basic lican budget policies every nickel of an excellent point when he talked concept. I think people, when they look the Social Security surplus will again about the Social Security trust fund. at their own household budget, look at be spent over the next 5 years, a total And I am beginning to understand. The it that way. They have so much money of $1.148 trillion in total. first bill I filed when I got to Congress coming in and out that if they want to Consider that just a few years ago back in 2001 was a bill to tell the politi- do an adjustment somewhere, they the chairman of the House Budget cians in Washington to keep their have got to do an adjustment some- Committee, Mr. NUSSLE of Iowa, con- hands off the Social Security trust place else to accommodate for that. fidently predicted, now, this is Mr. fund. And the Republican leadership re- And that is all we are asking. NUSSLE of Iowa, our colleague who fused to give us a hearing or a vote on And what is interesting, and I may chairs the Budget Committee, who that bill. And now I understand why, want to ask the minority whip to de- talks about fiscal responsibility, he because when we talk about the fiscal scribe this for me, he was here in 1990 said this: This Congress will protect 100 year 2006 deficit at $318 billion, that is when this was put in place, when the percent of the Social Security and not right. The real deficit is $494 billion first President Bush was in office. I was Medicare trust funds, period. because the $318 billion is counting the not in Congress at that time, but those This is Mr. NUSSLE. No speculation, Social Security trust fund. rules were in place starting after 1990, no supposition, no projections. Now, when I go to the bank to get a and I think among many factors, they That statement of course, Mr. Speak- loan, they want to know how I am were the critical factor in moving us er, proved absolutely, undeniably false, going to pay it back, when I am going toward the surpluses that we enjoyed wrong. We have spent every nickel. We to pay it back, where the money is by the end of the 1990s. And I find it un- haven’t saved 1 cent of that Social Se- coming from to pay it back. And yet fortunate, and we should all find it un- curity surplus. And I hope the Members our government, this Republican Con- fortunate, quite frankly, that those of this House and the American people gress, continues to borrow billions of rules were allowed to expire at the end will keep this representation and oth- dollars from the Social Security trust of, I believe, 2001.

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I would love to see anyone, plus, and now we are moving deeply FEMA’s response is, we are going to fix really, stand up and vote against that into debt again. I want to reemphasize that. We are going to spend $6 million type of common-sense approach to en- his support of the pay-as-you-go that to gravel the hay meadow. That is couraging fiscal discipline here in Con- he mentioned. He mentioned another FEMA’s response. gress. notion of accountability the Blue Dogs It is the lack of accountability that I think that that is such a crucial have been a strong advocate for. I people are fed up with, Mr. Speaker. point, I want to reemphasize what the think that is how we are going to try This is a symbol of what is wrong with minority whip had mentioned because I to get our arms around this situation. this administration, what is wrong think that people are looking for solu- Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the with this Republican Congress and tions. gentleman from Utah (Mr. MATHESON), what is wrong with the Federal Emer- It is easy to step back and just com- co-Chair of the fiscally conservative gency Management Agency. plain about the problems we have here, Blue Dog Coalition, for his insight. At this time, I am pleased to yield to but there are solutions out there to And the gentleman is right. As mem- the gentleman from Georgia, a real help us get our arms around this prob- bers of the Blue Dog Coalition, we are leader within the fiscally conservative lem, and one of them is, let us look for trying to make some sense out of our Blue Dog Coalition, Mr. SCOTT. these pay-as-you-go rules so that we all Nation’s government, out of the budget Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Thank you live within our means and we make re- process, trying to restore some com- very much, Mr. ROSS. And, as always, sponsible decisions. mon sense and fiscal discipline. We are it is indeed a pleasure to be with you The Blue Dogs actually have a 12- not here just to rail at the Repub- on these special orders. point plan, and I just want to talk I want to agree with our distin- licans. It may be the first time in 50 about one other of those points in this guished majority whip, who has distin- years that they have controlled the segment where I am talking right now guished himself in his years of leader- White House, House, and Senate. But that I think is important, because ship here, who has been fighting this we are not here just to criticize or to along with trying to have fiscal dis- fight for so long. And our whip pointed hold accountable, but also to offer up cipline and making sure you live with- out an important point that is reg- solutions and ideas on how we can fix in your means, you have also got to istering with the American people, and this thing for America and future gen- make sure that money is being spent that is this: There is great concern all erations, and that is why we have a 12- wisely, and that means you need ac- across the breadth and the depth of countability. And we do not have ac- point plan. this country concerning the degree of And the gentleman from Utah talked countability right now in many, many foreign ownership of our country. about accountability. And right here agencies within the Federal Govern- Mr. ROSS, we have time and time ment. Do you realize in the Depart- you will see an aerial photo of a hay again been on this floor pointing out ment of Defense, there are 63 different meadow at the Hope Airport in Hope, the danger of foreign investment that agencies and only six of them can give Arkansas, a so-called FEMA staging we are overwhelmingly dependent you a clean audit of their books and area. It is my understanding that it has upon. We are not critical of being an the other 57 cannot tell you where the been about 7 months now since Hurri- open, free society in which we are open money is being spent? cane Katrina, a terrible storm, dev- for investors from all around the world Now, I think it is Congress’ job to astated the gulf coast. We have folks in to come and participate in our great ask the questions about where that Pass Christian, Mississippi, living in economy. We are certainly not against money is being spent. I do not think military-style tents. We have got some the trade policies that involve all of this Congress has been very aggressive 80,000 people living in camper trailers. the globalization. That is very impor- in its oversight function and asking We have got over 10,000 families living tant. We are very much involved and in where the money has been spent. The in hotel and motel rooms spread out support of opening up free markets so most recent year for which we have over several States. And yet FEMA has that our goods and our products are this data is 2003, and the government purchased and has stored in a hay being traded. cannot account for $24.5 billion that meadow at the Hope Airport some But, Mr. ROSS, it is a dangerous, dan- was spent. And we throw a lot of num- 10,777 brand-new, fully furnished, fully gerous situation when we are over- bers around here; $24.5 billion is a lot of furnished, manufactured homes, $431 whelmingly now dependent for our money. That is more than the budget million worth just sitting there in a wherewithal on foreign interests. The for the entire Department of Justice hay meadow at the Hope Airport, some fact that now that foreign investors for a whole year, and right now we do 450 miles from the eye of the storm, control and own over 52 percent of our not have the ability to have Federal while people continue to live in hotels debt is not a healthy position for us to agencies tell us how that money has and military-style tents and in camper be in, for the mere fact that right now been spent. trailers. we are borrowing at a rate, that we are So one of the other points of the Blue This is an example of the lack of ac- spending more just on interest to these Dogs’ plan I just want to mention is, it countability in our government. This is countries than what we are spending would be a requirement that you have a symbol of what is wrong with this ad- on our own homeland security, our vet- got to give us a clean audit of your ministration and what is wrong with erans, and our education, combined. books, and if you do not, your budget FEMA. Their response is, they are con- Here is the question: What will hap- stays frozen at the previous year’s cerned because, as you can see, they pen if this dries up? What will happen, level. I think that is a pretty good eco- are literally just parked in this hay let us say, in our negotiations and our nomic incentive for people to want to meadow, literally parked in the hay dealings with China, from whom we are tell us how the money is being spent, meadow. borrowing and who holds $250 billion in and that forces accountability. So with And now winter weather has come our debt? Or with Japan, that controls fiscal discipline, of course, we want to and set in and spring is here and the over $658 billion of our debt? Or with have a structure that forces those showers are here and it is starting to Taiwan, who controls over $117 billion? tough decisions, but it is also impor- rain. So FEMA’s response, you would Or Hong Kong at $80 billion? Or the tant that we make sure we know how think, would be to get these 10,777; and OPEC and the Middle Eastern coun- money is being spent. We need to have 300 of them have been moved, by the tries, who control, combined, over $75 answers to those questions. way, good for FEMA, so we are down to billion of our debt?

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Speaking of becoming increasingly dependent on Another very active member, a lead- which, we cannot have any national se- foreign lenders, foreign central banks, er within the fiscally conservative curity if we do not have financial secu- foreign investors. In fact, foreign lend- Democratic Blue Dog Coalition, is the rity. ers currently hold a total of well over gentleman from California (Mr. Mr. ROSS, I am glad you mentioned $2 trillion of our public debt. SCHIFF). I yield to him for as much your trailers. I had a town hall meet- Compare that to only $23 billion in time as he may so desire. ing back home in one of my commu- foreign holdings back in 1993. And who Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I thank nities called Riverdale in Clayton are these countries that we are bor- the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. County, and my Uncle Eugene said, rowing billions of dollars from? Japan, ROSS) for yielding to me. Once more I You know, I was watching you all on $682.8 billion. China, $249.8 billion. thank him for leading these Blue Dog television. I want you to ask your part- As my friend from Tennessee, one of hours each week and for the tremen- ner there, Mr. ROSS, have they moved the founders of the Blue Dog Coalition, dous job he does in trying to balance those trailers yet? Mr. TANNER, has said before, if China our budget here in the Nation’s Cap- Mr. ROSS. Three hundred of them. decides to invade Taiwan, we will have ital, as well as look out for those con- Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Three hun- to borrow even more money from China stituents back in Arkansas. dred of them are moved. But they have in order to defend Taiwan. I wanted to join the gentleman from still got so many there. This does directly impact not only Arkansas and raise a number of con- Mr. ROSS. Ten thousand four hun- our national security, but our mone- cerns with the way that we are han- dling the Nation’s budget, talk about dred and seventy-seven remain in this tary policy because they can call these some of the reforms that the Blue Dogs hay meadow at the Hope Airport while loans. have been advocating. Let me just people continue to live in hotels, camp- United Kingdom, $223.2 billion. Carib- start out by talking about the budget er trailers, and military-style tents. It bean Banking Centers, I had never picture. The chart that you have put is horrible. heard of such, $115.3 billion. Taiwan, $71.3 billion. OPEC, $67.8 billion they up, Mr. ROSS, really tells the story of b 2100 have loaned us to fund our government, the trillions of dollars’ worth of debt Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. We are in a to fund tax cuts for those earning over we have acquired, the fact that for very, very delicate situation finan- $400,000 a year, and we wonder why we every man, woman and child in the cially and a very insecure position fi- have got $2.50 gasoline. country, we now owe $28,000. I was out in my district last week nancially, particularly as the world is Korea, $66.5 billion. Germany, $65.7 talking to a group of school kids. They looking at us. billion. Canada, $53.8 billion. And were asking me, what would I like to But the most important point that I Hong-Kong rounds out the top 10 lend- see different about the way the country want to make, as I turn it back over to ers in loaning money to the United is run. I said, well, for one thing, I one of my other colleagues, is this. In States of America at $46.5 billion. would like to see us balance our budg- my office today I had a visit from a I yield to the gentleman from Geor- group of my constituents who run a et. gia. Right now, we are spending your program called TRIO. Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Just to add to money, I told this young man. We are TRIO is the overlaying umbrella of a that point, just to add to that, in addi- spending so much of your money, that series of upward-bound programs that tion to all of what you just said, when when you graduate from college, if you help young people who need a helping you add the fact that this country is graduated tomorrow, in addition to hand to get them into college. And borrowing $2 billion every day from your student loans, you would owe the that program is being axed by the foreign governments, just to finance country $28,000. By the time you actu- President. I just left this morning, a our trade deficits, we have just been ally graduate from college, it will prob- group of us in a CODEL, with Congress- talking about the budget deficits. ably be, on the present course, much man JERRY MORAN, who is a good But when you turn and you add our more than that. friend who is on the Republican side, trade deficits to that, and Mr. ROSS, Now, why is it that we have this but is a good subcommittee chairman again, a point that came out of my ag- debt? Well, the bottom line is, we are of our commodities group. riculture hearing just today in Val- spending money faster than it is com- We had a hearing on the farm bill. dosta, Georgia, was the point that now ing in, and you can’t vote. We are And the two most important issues for the first time, just 10 years ago, the spending your money, because you can- that they were saying is, please, Con- United States, on our agriculture we not object. That just is not right. gressman, do not let the Bush adminis- controlled or held 17 percent of all of Now, how did we get to this situa- tration cut our farm programs, our the world’s exports on agriculture tion? I think we got here through some conservation programs. We had an- products. very creative accounting. It used to be other visit from another group of folks Now, do you know that that is down that when we calculated our debt, we who were senior citizens: do not let to less than 10 percent? And the fact of looked at a 10-year window. But the 10- them cut our Medicare and our Med- the matter is, we are now exporting year picture got so bleak, we decided icaid programs. From the veterans more of our foodstuffs into this coun- that, no, we will start looking at, in- themselves: please do not let them cut try than we are exporting out. This is stead, a 5-year window. We won’t look any more of our programs. not good for our national security, for at what happens beyond 5 years be- So when we look abroad at the for- this country, not only depending upon cause the debt just grows so large. eign situation and we look here at our finances from abroad; but, good In fact, what we started to do is we home, we see pressing concerns and Lord, if we get to the point where we started to craft some of the revenue threats to our financial security that is are depending on our food from abroad, and tax measures here so that they at the hands of this administration and we are in serious trouble. would balloon in the outyears, so the its very, very unresponsive, irrespon- Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the impact on the budget would take place sible and reckless financial policies. gentleman from Georgia. I am pleased in the outyears, so that if we only And I am just proud to be here with to have him as an active member of the looked at the narrow 5-year window, the Blue Dogs this evening to point fiscally conservative Democratic Blue we didn’t see how bad the picture got those issues out and make sure that Dog Coalition. We are 37 members when the full effect of our policies took the American people are aware of the strong. place 5 to 10 or 15 years from now.

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But we did more than that. When the work you are doing, Mr. ROSS, to point contact the credit card company and administration, for example, says that out to the country just how bad it has ask them to raise the limit. their plan will balance or cut the debt got in terms of our fiscal picture to How do we do that around here? Well, in half over the next 5 years, they are promote the Blue Dog’s 12-point plan, do we have an up or down vote where taking great poetic license with cer- part of which is very simple, that is, we can force people to go on the record tain assumptions about what will hap- when you are in a hole the way we are, and vote either to raise the national pen in the next several years. For ex- stop digging. debt or against raising the national ample, the administration’s budget, That is part of our PAYGO proposal debt? No, we do more of that smoke the one they say that will get us to cut that says that we want to stop the and mirrors. We make it a procedural the deficit in half in the next 5 years, hemorrhaging, that when we agree to vote on top of a procedural vote on top ignores the costs of the Iraq war after new spending on this House floor, we of a procedural vote. Unless you are a the end of this year. should find a way to offset that cost so sleuth, there is no way to find out that That makes an assumption I think that we do it in a revenue-neutral way. we have, in fact, voted to raise the debt we would all like to make that there When we agree on new tax cuts, we on all Americans. won’t be any further war costs after should find a way to do that in a rev- We shouldn’t hide those votes. We December 31, but that is not a realistic enue-neutral way, either by cutting should be open about those votes. We assumption. Even if the last troops spending or raising revenues some- should be held accountable for those have come home by then, there are where else. votes; and maybe, maybe, if each and still billions and billions of dollars to PAYGO, pay-as-you-go, basically every Member had to come to this repair, to maintain, to replace the says there is no free lunch, and, indeed, House floor and defend a vote to raise equipment that has been degraded in there isn’t, as you can see by the fact the debt, we could compel the adoption Iraq. that every man, woman and child in of sound fiscal practices like pay-as- More than that, we have to prudently this country now owes $28,000. From you-go. expect that the expenses of the Iraq 2001 to 2003, just a couple-year period, I would love to see that. I would love war are not going to come to an end on the total government spending soared to be able to join my Blue Dog col- December 31. Even if all the troops by 16 percent. We are trying to put a leagues and offer an amendment to a came home, those expenses would not lid on those kinds of increases. motion to raise the national debt that come to an end then. We are trying to urge that the Fed- says, all right, we will agree to a short- What other fictions are we using in eral Government simply use account- term increase in the national debt pro- the budget process? Well, we are as- ing practices that the biggest and the vided that we adopt pay-as-you-go suming that nothing is done about the best firms in the country have to use. rules, provided that we come back here alternative minimum tax. This tax The GAO did a study that showed that in a short period of time, we see what that was started in the 1970s and was 16 of 23 major Federal agencies can’t do action the administration, the Con- designed to apply to only a few families a simple audit of their own books. Can gress are taking, that we don’t raise in the country was never indexed for you imagine, Mr. ROSS, if one of the the national debt by great leaps and inflation. companies back in your district or bounds that let us off the hook for a The basic theme behind that, or the mine did their accounting, if they were year at a time, but, rather, give us theory of that, wasn’t a bad theory, it a public company, they did their ac- only a short leash to get our fiscal was that several of the largest, counting the way that the Federal house in order to show that we are dili- wealthiest families in the country Government does, how long it would be gently working on it. shouldn’t escape any form of tax be- before they were indicted before a Fed- b 2115 cause they used a clever combination eral grand jury? It wouldn’t be long at of tax loopholes. There ought to be all. These are some of the reforms the some alternative minimum calcula- Now, why is it that we can require Blue Dogs are advocating. They were tion. What was designed to and did transparency and accountability and good public policy. They would enjoy, I apply only to a handful of families in honest bookkeeping among our private believe, bipartisan support if we had the 1970s, because it was never indexed firms in the interests of their share- the chance to actually vote on these for inflation, now is applying to mil- holders, in the interests of their em- proposals. And I want to compliment lions of people. ployees, but we don’t seem to require it my colleague for all of his leadership This cannot be left unchecked. If the of the country itself? We haven’t set on this issue. AMT is not fixed, then all of the tax aside funds for a rainy day. Mr. ROSS. I thank the gentleman cuts that were given in the last several It is something that most businesses from California, a real active member years will be completely wiped up and do, it is something that most families and leader within the fiscally conserv- replaced with a very large middle-class do, so that when these tragedies occur, ative Blue Dog Coalition, Mr. SCHIFF, tax increase. when we have natural disasters, when for joining us in the discussion this Now, the administration knows this we have man-made disasters, we have evening as we outline the Blue Dog is a problem that has to be dealt with, some reserve to go back to. It makes Coalition’s 12-point plan for curing our but it is very expensive to fix this prob- infinite sense. Nation’s addiction to deficit spending. lem. It is going to require that we deal, The economy is a cyclical phe- This is the first time in 50 years the very frankly, with some of the dif- nomenon. We ought to have something Republicans have controlled the White ferent budget priorities that we stored away for a rainy day for when House, the House and the Senate, and haven’t been willing to deal with. we are in a down part of the cycle. they have given us the largest budget But by ignoring the impending AMT That is only prudent planning. That is deficit ever in our Nation’s history for problem, by ignoring the ongoing costs part of the Blue Dog plan. We shouldn’t the sixth year in a row. The debt is of the war in Iraq, by narrowing the hide the votes on this House floor when $8,365,525,832,151 and some change. budget window that we are looking at we are going to raise the debt. We will be updating that board here from 10 years to 5 years, by engaging in Most Americans are unaware of the in just a few moments to show you, Mr. these kinds of smoke and mirrors, by fact that the national debt is a little Speaker, exactly how much the debt taking certain costs off the books, we bit like a credit card debt. When we has gone up since we started this hour- can present to the country a budget want to raise the national debt, that is long discussion about trying to restore picture which is not reflective of re- when we want to authorize the admin- some common sense and fiscal dis- ality. istration to borrow more money. We cipline to our Nation’s government. It doesn’t show what dire fiscal have to vote to authorize it the same Each week it seems as we wind down straits we are really in. It is one of the away that when people want to borrow this hour others come to the floor to reasons why I am so grateful for the more on their credit card they have to refute what we have to say. And one of

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Mr. Speaker, I And you get the sense that the folks was really all about. want to thank the Conference for al- who just present that material hadn’t It was about cutting Medicaid. Eight lowing me to join some of my friends ever had an opportunity to vote on any out of ten seniors in Arkansas in a and colleagues this evening and talk of those things; that those things had nursing home are on Medicaid. Half the about some issues that we have heard a never come up before the Congress, children in Arkansas are on Medicaid. little bit about so far this evening and right, Mr. Speaker. That is the kind of One out of five people in my home talk about some other matters as they sense I got as I was sitting there listen- State will be on Medicaid some time relate to national security. ing to him. I said they must have not this year. It is the health insurance I want to introduce the Official ever had an opportunity to vote on program for the poor, the disabled, the Truth Squad. We are back again this those things. elderly. Student loans, programs for evening. People are getting great re- But in fact, they have, each of the orphans, those are the types of pro- sponse all across my district at home items that they discussed, four sepa- grams that were cut $40 billion to help about the Official Truth Squad, be- rate times in the 1990s. There was a pay for another $90 billion in tax cuts cause people say, isn’t it wonderful great opportunity to vote on a bal- for those earning over $400,000 a year. that finally somebody is talking about anced budget amendment. The major- Ninety billion minus 40 billion is $50 the truth. And the gentleman before, ity of the individuals on the other side billion in new debt, and yet they had just before, talked about the truth and of the aisle, the majority, in fact, the the nerve to call it the Deficit Reduc- we will show some truth tonight. I urge majority of the folks who were Blue tion Act. my colleagues on the other side on the Dogs here voted against a balanced We are running out of time. And I aisle to stick around and look at the budget amendment, most recently in will yield as we begin to update this real numbers, look at the real num- 2004. And I know it is the truth because board, showing exactly how much the bers. you can look it up; it is Roll Call Vote debt, let’s just do it real quick. In fact, The Official Truth Squad began with number 311, 311 in 2004. It was about a the debt has gone up $41,666,000 in this a group of freshman Congressmen. We budget resolution that would make the past hour. So that means it is now would meet and have met almost every amount of money that is appropriated $8,365,567,498,151 and some change. week since the beginning of last year. binding so that you cannot go above Mr. Speaker, the minute we have left And as we began to appreciate and un- that amount in the Federal Govern- I yield to the gentleman from Georgia derstand how the Congress worked and ment’s spending. (Mr. SCOTT). what kind of issues were being ad- What was the vote then? One hundred Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. I just want to dressed and how they were being ad- eighty-one Democrats voted no. Now, say, because we are going to get ready dressed on the floor of the House, it be- that is the truth. So when you talk for our Republican friends, some of came apparent to us that there were a about trying to paint the picture of them, to come and try to refute what lot of accusations that were flying budget responsibility and fiscal respon- we are saying, but as the good book, across and there was a lot of misin- sibility, it is important to look at how the Bible, says, ‘‘Ye shall know the formation and disinformation. people are voting. truth and the truth shall set you free.’’ And our friends on the other side of They talk about PAYGO, pay as you We have done that tonight. And even the aisle oftentimes utilize what I call go, and that is an important thing, and Mr. Armey, the Republican’s former ‘‘the politics of division,’’ and that is, we have been working on that for leader of this House, complained bit- they split America. They split people years. But the most recent time when terly about the Republican leadership into groups and they try to get people they had an opportunity to vote on it and the direction they were going when to fight, to be angry with each other. in 2004, Roll Call Vote number 318, look he said, ‘‘They are in control. They And we do not believe that that is the it up, Mr. Speaker, Roll Call Vote num- control this town,’’ he said. best way to solve problems. ber 318, 2004, not a single Democrat There is no reason for us to have We believe that, together, the chal- voted for the PAYGO rule. Not one. these deficits. They cannot refute the lenges that we have, they are not Re- Not a single Blue Dog that voted, not a fact that under this Republican admin- publican challenges, they are not Dem- single Democrat voted in favor of the istration, under this Republican-led ocrat challenges; they are American PAYGO rule. Congress they have borrowed more challenges. We believe that together So, Mr. Speaker, everyone’s entitled money, they have run up this debt, we are able to best solve the challenges to their own opinion, but they are not they have borrowed more money from that face us. So we formed the Official entitled to their own facts. So I think foreign governments than all of the Truth Squad to try to bring truly some it is important that we point out facts. last 42 Presidents and administrations facts, some truth, about the issues that I just want to briefly, before we get combined. They cannot argue that you hear talked about on the floor of into the issue of national security, point. the House and elsewhere. We are also which we are going to talk about to- They put forward a budget that slams frustrated by somewhat of a lack of ci- night, I think it is important to show right into the face of homeland and na- vility in Washington, so our desire is to the American people what the facts are tional security by cutting our vet- try to raise the level of the rhetoric a about some of the other issues that erans, by refusing to deal with the con- little bit and stay away from the par- were discussed. current receipts measure, by cutting tisan and personal sniping that seems Medicaid, you heard about Medicaid aid to veterans by a million dollars, to go on. cuts, right, Mr. Speaker? Well, in fact, and education up and down the line. In fact, when we talk about the truth here is a chart from 1995 to 2005, the So the truth is speaking tonight, Mr. I am fond of the utilizing a quote that amount of money that the Federal ROSS, and it has been indeed a pleasure many folks know and that is from Sen- Government has spent on Medicaid. for us to be here to tell the truth and ator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a fine And you would think if there was a cut, set America free. United States Senator, a former Sen- as it has been described by folks on the f ator from the great State of New York. other side, that this red line, which is He said that everyone is entitled to the amount of money that the Federal THE OFFICIAL TRUTH SQUAD their own opinion, but not their own Government spends, that it will go The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. facts. Everyone is entitled to their own down, right, that it would go down. In FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania). Under opinion and not their own facts. fact, every single year since 1995

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In fact, it is an in- issues that are before us. And, of out some very important perspectives crease from $89 billion in 1995 to $181 course, as typically happens and many that the constituents that I have at billion in 2005. times happens here, those of us in the home would agree with, I know, and What about the education money House roll up our sleeves and get to that is that illegal immigration may be that is talked about, these ‘‘cuts’’? work and we pass a bill. It crosses the a misnomer because it really is illegal Here is the education annual growth Rotunda to the other side, to the other entry and it is important to appreciate over the past 5 years, 2000 to 2005. The body, and maybe it languishes or does that perspective and to understand average growth is at 9.1 percent, 9.1 not move quite as quickly. But the that what we are talking about here is, percent. Members of the House have taken ac- as you described, protecting our home, When you talk about Pell grants, tion on this issue. protecting our homeland, and that ille- which is the amount of money that the b 2130 gal entry into one’s home we do not Federal Government provides for those allow as a Nation, and that illegal most needy to go to school, to go to It is indeed one that deserves our at- entry into our homeland ought not be college or university and you talk tention, and as we talk about border allowed either. about ‘‘cuts,’’ that is what you hear, security, there is one component that I So as you mentioned, America is in- isn’t it, Mr. Speaker? In fact, what we would like to highlight this evening, deed a Nation of immigrants, but it is have seen over the past 5 years is an in- just one component as we talk about a Nation of laws as well, and so a com- crease every single year. Those aren’t border security and the importance of prehensive immigration reform must cuts, Mr. Speaker. It has grown about keeping this border secure. begin with securing the border. I thank 10.3 percent every year since 2000. When we talk about illegal immigra- you very much for coming and joining So we call ourselves the Official tion and illegal immigrants, I think it us this evening. Truth Squad because we are interested is imperative that we turn the focus to Also coming this evening is Judge in bringing truth to the table. Truth is illegal entry. That is the action that POE, the honorable Congressman TED the only way that we can solve the an individual outside this country is POE from Texas, member of the fresh- challenges that we have in our Nation choosing to commit—the act of ille- man class and an active member of the right now, and truth and working to- gally entering our country, and we Official Truth Squad. His experience gether is truly the only way to solve need to keep our focus on that: Why back in the State of Texas is just won- the great challenges that we have. would they choose to enter illegally? derful information and a resource that Tonight, we want to address a little Why would they choose to circumvent he has to give to the United States bit of a different issue and it is an issue our laws? Why would an individual Congress and to America, and so I ap- that when I talk to folks at home is choose to circumvent the rules? Why preciate you coming this evening and really one of the top issues, if not the would they choose illegal entry? sharing your perspective on national top issue, that they talk about when Mr. Speaker, I think that you and I security. they talk about what they want their would probably agree that we are going Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, I want to Federal Government to do in terms of to work diligently to protect our thank my friend from Georgia for addressing needs that they have; and homes from illegal entry, and I am yielding some time to continue the the issue is that of national security. going to work just as hard to protect thought about the specific issue of bor- And there are a lot of different ways this country from illegal entry as I am der security as it pertains to national that we can talk about it, and we will going to work to protect my home security. discuss a couple of them this evening. from illegal entry. Security has been the talk of this I have been joined by a number of my I think it is important that we real- House for the last few weeks, especially colleagues this evening and I want to ize that individuals who decide they about port security, how the concern of thank them for coming. First, I want are going to illegally enter somewhere Americans for securing the safety of to introduce Representative BLACK- maybe come with a different agenda, our ports, with foreign governments in- BURN, who is a wonderful colleague, not but we have to recognize that they do filtrating and running our port oper- a freshman, but we have given her hon- not come as an invited guest. ations, how the American public has orary freshman status in the Official We have rules in place that individ- made that statement and Congress has Truth Squad. We will come here this uals are supposed to follow, and those responded with at least, on a tem- evening to talk about national security individuals that follow those rules are porary basis, doing something imme- as it relates to border security because, then invited and brought into the proc- diately about securing our ports, be- as most of us believe, if the border is ess of being able to seek citizenship, of cause it is the number one duty of gov- not secure, the Nation is not secure. working to attain that citizenship, to ernment to protect or secure the peo- I welcome you this evening and being able to be a part of the bounty ple. thank you for coming. and the richness that this country of- We do a lot of debating in this House Mrs. BLACKBURN. I thank the gen- fers. about what is the purpose of govern- tleman from Georgia for his leadership We are a Nation of immigrants, but ment, and it seems to do a lot of on this issue and for his leadership in we are a Nation of laws, and it is im- things, maybe some things that our continuing to bring the Truth Squad to portant that we continue to recognize Founding Fathers never expected or the floor every evening, so we can talk that, as we look at the debate, that we even wanted for government to do. But about the issues that affect our con- realize that entering this country ille- one of the things government must do stituents and the American people. gally, that action is something that and has a constitutional duty to do is Mr. Speaker, we have as a party and circumvents our laws. to protect the security of the Nation as a conference been talking about the I thank the gentleman from Georgia from within and from without. security agenda for many months now, for his leadership on the issue. I thank One of those specific issues, of looking at energy security, moral secu- you for including me and allowing me course, is protect our borders. Living rity, retirement security, economic se- to come to the floor and be a part of in Texas, we constantly are concerned curity for this great Nation. A big part the Official Truth Squad and continue about the infiltration into our Nation of this security agenda is our national to put the focus on the issues that are of people from other places illegally

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They are both not invited, allowing me to speak to this issue; and, border because those drug cartels are and the one goes to jail and the other hopefully, we can continue the dia- fighting over turf to bring in that can- seems to be rewarded for that illegal logue and come up with some basic re- cer and prey on the weaknesses of entry, and we continue to reward that sults that protect our homeland, like Americans. So that is the first concern. illegal conduct. we want to protect and do protect our Second concern, of course, is the uni- It seems to me that Mexico does have homes. versal concern in this country about an immigration policy and to some ex- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I terrorists, international outlaws, crim- tent that immigration policy is colo- thank the gentleman so much for par- inals who want to do us harm and come nize the United States with illegal ticipating tonight and for really shar- here for that specific purpose. Having a entry into the United States. We know ing his firsthand knowledge and infor- porous, open border encourages that that that is true because the Govern- mation from his background as a judge conduct, and we know that those peo- ment of Mexico even publishes pam- in Texas and really putting the whole ple expect to come in the United States phlets and gives to individuals in Mex- issue into perspective, again, about and even try to come in the United ico how to sneak into the United protecting one’s home, protecting one’s States because of our lack of security States, what route to take, and so their homeland, the importance of the war on our borders. policy is: colonize America. on drugs, the war on terror and some- It is not only to colonize America, Then there is that third group of peo- thing that I talk about often with my but it is to make Americans feel guilty ple who illegally enter the United constituents, and that is that our im- about trying to protect the sovereignty States for a multitude of other reasons; migration policy really has been one of of our own Nation. I do not know if you and the United States, our Nation, this benign neglect for the past couple of can see this or not, Mr. Speaker, but government, this House, the people’s decades, and that is why we find our- this is the front page today of The House, must have the moral will to selves in the situation where we are protect the dignity of the border. It Washington Post. You would think that this was the Mexico City Times, right now, and that it just takes the seems to me that Third World coun- but it is not. Right here in the middle will, it takes the will of leadership and tries protect their borders better than are thousands of folks, many of whom the will of the Members of Congress to we do here in the United States, and we are illegally in the United States, as- move us forward as it relates to illegal are a Nation that can do anything. The sembling in Los Angeles; and you see immigration. reason we do not protect the borders that the 15 to 20 flags in this photo- I am hopeful that we will be able to and secure the border is because we do graph, they are not American flags. do that. I am hopeful we will be able to not have the will to do it as a Nation. They are flags from Mexico, Mexican do that in a positive way, in a way that It is interesting, we have heard a lot nationals, proclaiming that the United recognizes the wonderful diversity of of rhetoric this week, especially about States should not basically enforce the America and recognizes that America the bill that passed back in December rule of do not come here illegally; an- is a land of immigrants, without a that got almost no notice until the other way of trying to tell the United doubt, but that also, and as impor- Senate starts talking about our bill States that our policy should benefit tantly, it is a land of laws. We are a and their option, or variation on that Mexico rather than put America and Nation of laws, and that is I think the bill; but let me try to give you an ex- Americans first. important perspective that I would like ample of how things are occurring in Illegal entry is wrong. There has to share with folks tonight as it relates the United States by comparing it to been some misunderstanding about a to the issue of border security and ille- maybe an analogy in another country. guest worker program. We have a guest gal immigration. Let us say that, for some reason, I worker program. The United States I want to take a little different tack want to go to France, and based on grants every year 1.2 million visas to on the issue of national security. We some of the things I have said about people who want to come here legally have, as a Nation, remarkable chal- France, the Government of France, to work. Some of those take a long lenges that confront us, and one does they probably would not let me in le- time to process. That is a whole other not have to let one’s imagination run gally. I would have to sneak in. So if I issue. The immigration department very wide to appreciate the challenges sneaked in, took my four kids, three needs to move faster and quicker on and the threats that we have as a Na- grandkids and showed up in France, that, but we grant 1.2 million legal tion. over to Paris and say, teach my kids in visas for people who want to work here We stand truly on the shoulders of English and give them an education, legally every year, but yet that has not our parents and our grandparents. My oh, I am not going to pay for it, the done one thing to stop illegal entry parents’ generation was the World War French people are going to pay for this into this country. II generation. My father was a soldier education and provide social services So we must protect the dignity of the in World War II, fought in the Phil- for my kids and my grandkids and my United States, secure the border. We ippines, and he and his generation have two grandkids that are on the way, and must understand that everybody wants been called the Greatest Generation. continued that line of thought, the to live in America. I do not blame Each generation has its own responsi- people in France would get me out of them. It is obvious this is the country, bility, there is no doubt. the country, and rightfully so. That because of our history and our worth of When I am asked at home about the would be true whether I went to France the individual, all people want to come war in Iraq and how we are doing right or to China or even to Mexico; but, yet, here. The people need to respect the now as a Nation, I always try to raise that seems to be what is occurring here dignity and the rule of law and the sov- up and say let us talk about this in a in the United States because of our ereignty of this country and come here larger picture. lack of securing our borders. the right way. Our good friend from Tennessee, Mrs. That is the responsibility of our gov- b 2145 BLACKBURN, has already alluded to ernment, our Federal Government: se- Because I believe sincerely, and I this. If we have an intruder in our cure the borders first, protect the sov- know that most folks who look at this home, we call those people burglars. ereignty of our Nation, and then let us objectively believe that the war in Iraq They are not welcome guests. They are talk about what to do with people that is not really a war in Iraq, it is the bat- not a guest burglar. They are a burglar. have already illegally come into the tle in Iraq in the war on terror. It is a But if we have an intruder to our United States. bigger issue. It truly is a bigger issue.

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Really, September 11 was but one going on for years and years and years. calls in his book ‘‘War Footing,’’ he in a series of acts against our Nation And it is imperative that we as a soci- calls it ‘‘the war for the free world.’’ and freedom. ety and that we as a Congress recog- That is a very sobering comment, but I Many folks will cite that the war on nize the challenges and the threats think it is pertinent to talk about ex- terror began in November of 1979, when that are posed before us. actly what are the challenges and how there was the seizure of our embassy in I am pleased now to yield to one of big are the challenges that are before Tehran and the incredibly long and ar- my good friends and fellow freshmen, us as a nation. duous ordeal of the 444-day-long hos- Congresswoman VIRGINIA FOXX from I had recently the opportunity to tage crisis that so many of us remem- the great State of North Carolina. She meet with and to speak to a group of ber vividly. has been a wonderful participant and constituents who are members of Em- Then, in April 1983, the bombing of active member of the Official Truth ployers United for a Stronger America. our embassy in Beirut with 63 Ameri- Squad. She always has a great perspec- This is a group of employers who ac- cans killed. In October 1983, the bomb- tive. She has a history as an educator tively support the Guard and the Re- ing of our U.S. Marine Corps head- and comes with wonderful experience serve in our Nation. They do so in in- quarters in Beirut, with 241 killed. and great perspective, especially in credible ways: by assisting families, in Remember, Mr. Speaker, these are this area, the area of national security helping when they have employees who facts. These aren’t opinion. and national responsibility as it relates are members of the National Guard or December 1983, a truck loaded with to national security, and I yield to her Reserve and they are called up to ac- explosives was driven into our embassy such time as she may consume. tive duty. They help families, they help in Kuwait. September 1984, there was Ms. FOXX. Thank you, Congressman communities, they help the children, another violation of our embassy in PRICE. We are fortunate indeed to have they assist in college education and in Beirut. you doing yeoman’s work on the Truth all sorts of wonderful ways, keeping April 1986, the Madrid bombing of a Squad and making sure that we are or- the employee’s salary going. Really re- restaurant that was frequented by ganized every night and here to bring markable. United States soldiers. August 1985, the the truth to the American people, be- And I was very interested to find out bombing of the United States Air Force cause they are certainly not hearing greater information about the Guard Base in Rhein-Main killing 22. October the truth from our colleagues across and Reserve. I know that some of my 1985, the Achille Laurel hijacking, the aisle. colleagues know this, but I wasn’t fully where an American invalid in a wheel- Those of us who are freshmen, as the aware of the incredible commitment chair was executed. audience can see, very often are in the that the Guard and Reserve are cur- April 1988, TWA Flight 840 was Chair at night, and we heard these rently making. Since the inception of bombed, killing four. In 1988 again, Pan untruths being said over and over and the National Guard and Reserves, there Am Flight 103 was bombed over over again last fall and we spoke to the were only two call-ups in World War II Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 259. Janu- leadership and said, we need to do and Korea until 9/11. And since 9/11 ary 1993, two CIA agents were shot and something about this. And the leader- there have been five call-ups to active killed as they entered CIA head- ship threw that back to us and said, duty of members of the Guard and Re- quarters in Langley, Virginia. Well, what are you going to do? So the serve. Again, Mr. Speaker, facts. Facts, not freshmen decided that we would take More than 200,000 Guard and Reserve opinions. on this task and be here to present the troops have been called up for both the In February 1993, the first World facts, the facts as they are, indis- battle in Iraq and in Afghanistan. The Trade Center bombing with six killed putable facts. number on active duty now is about and over 1,000 injured. November 1995, a Earlier this evening, I came to this 120,000, and over 450 companies have car bomb explodes at a U.S. military podium and spoke about Sergeant joined and participated in this Employ- complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, kill- Anton Hiett from the little town of ers United for a Stronger America, and ing seven servicemen and women. June Mount Airy, in the Fifth District in I think that they demonstrate that 1996, truck bomb in Dhahran destroys Surry County, North Carolina, and this is a larger issue. Our Nation’s se- the Khobar Towers, a United States Air about the fact that he had been killed curity is a larger issue than just that Force barracks, killing 19 and injuring in Afghanistan. I expressed my sorrow responsibility that is held by the over 500. and concern for his family and my troops and by the military. Facts, Mr. Speaker, not opinion. gratitude for his service. Sergeant One of my main concerns about na- Two coordinated attacks on U.S. em- Hiett represents the best of this coun- tional security, and I suspect others bassies in Kenya in Tanzania, killing try and the folks willing to serve our have a similar perspective, but it is 224. October 2000, the U.S.S. Cole attack country in the military. what I call the ‘‘Vietnam syndrome.’’ in Yemen. And then September 11, 2001, We are really, really fortunate to It is the sense that with the conflict the attack, second attack, on the have the best and the brightest in our and the war in Vietnam that we be- World Trade Center, with over 3,000 military. We have an all-volunteer came tired and frustrated as a nation Americans killed. military now, and these folks are step- with that battle and with that war, and And we wonder whether they are ping forward to do what needs to be that that has somehow shaded how we done. done to keep this country free. Our en- have reacted to the acts in the war on Well, you don’t have to go far to get, listments are up and our reenlistments terror since then. again, Mr. Speaker, more facts about are up. And no matter what the na- And I say that because I want to re- the remarkable threat to our Nation’s tional media would like you to believe, mind folks of the Official Truth Squad security. This is a quote just a little things are going much better in Iraq quote that we cite so often, and that is over a year ago from Abu Musab al- and Afghanistan than you hear about that everyone is entitled to their own Zarqawi in January 2005, very recent, in the news on a daily basis. So we are opinion but you’re not entitled to your in which he said, ‘‘We have declared a fortunate to have those folks. own facts. And I want to cite some fair- fierce war on this evil principle of de- I have often come to this podium and ly sobering facts tonight and I think it mocracy and those who follow this spoken about the role of the Federal puts the whole issue into perspective wrong ideology.’’ Government vis-a-vis national secu- about national security. So I think it is very telling, Mr. rity. Anyone with just a moderate What I would like to do is just list Speaker, to appreciate that the chal- amount of history education will know items that have been truly acts in the lenges that we have as a nation are not that the Federal Government was war on terror, because it didn’t begin minor challenges. They are remarkably formed to provide for the defense of with September 11. You know that, Mr. significant and they have been going this Nation. It was formed to break Speaker. Everybody can appreciate on not just since 2001, they have been away from England, first of all, and

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They need to to this quote again from Abu Musab al- the Federal Government is the only stop patronizing us for supporting our Zarqawi in January of 2005, and if this level of government that can deal with men and women in uniform, and they is not a chilling quote, I do not know national security and the defense of need to understand what the role of the what is. If this does not get your atten- this Nation. So it is entirely appro- Federal Government is, because it is tion as a Member of Congress and as an priate that our focus here in Congress obvious that they do not. American, I do not know what will: is on national security and on the de- National security is our number one ‘‘We have declared a fierce war on this fense of this country. issue, and as long as Republicans are in evil principle of democracy and those Night after night and day after day charge, we are going to see that it is who follow this wrong ideology.’’ we hear the Democrats decry the our number one issue. We are going to Madam Speaker, I think that means amount of money being spent on na- see that this country remains free so us. I think that means America; and tional security and national defense. that we can continue to do the great any response that does not recognize Well, ladies and gentlemen, if we don’t things that we have done. the gravity of that situation is, I have our freedom, nothing else mat- We are the greatest nation on earth. think, irresponsible. ters. And maintaining that freedom is We are not perfect. Nobody ever said So when we gather as Members of the number one role of the Federal that we were. But we know how to get Congress and we talk about the issues Government and of our wonderful mili- things done and we know how to allow that are before us as they relate to na- tary out there willing to sacrifice for freedom, not just for this country tional security, you cannot overesti- every day so that we can remain free. but for others. mate them. You cannot overestimate I want to talk a little bit about them. It is as fundamental as democ- b 2200 something that is going to happen to- racy itself, as clearly stated by our morrow, Mr. Speaker, on this issue of Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I appreciate avowed enemy. He has defined himself national security. Tomorrow, the the gentlewoman’s participation as as such. Democrats are scheduled to host a part of the Official Truth Squad in try- There has been a lot of discussion media stunt to unveil their so-called ing to bring some reality and facts to this past week or so about Zacarias ‘‘strategy’’ on national security issues. the debate about whatever issue it is Moussaoui who is having his sen- While I am sure that the Democrats we are discussing, and this evening ob- tencing phase of his trial. This is the will talk the talk, their actions speak viously it is about national security. gentleman arrested in August of 2001 far louder than words. You really put things in an appropriate on immigration charges. He aroused The American people need to look be- perspective I think when you stated suspicion. He was at a Minnesota flight yond the Democrats’ spin and study that oftentimes we tend to get clouded school, and he presented himself to their record. Again, let’s go to the about what the Federal Government’s that flight school and said he wanted facts, not what they try to tell us, and real responsibility is. What is their to learn to fly a Boeing 747. And thank their record on this issue. When the fundamental responsibility? What is goodness that somebody recognized American people do that, they will see our fundamental responsibility? It is this request as something that was a that the Democrats have no credibility clearly laid out and that is the security little out of the ordinary and he was because they have voted against many and defense of our Nation. If we do not arrested. measures to keep our country safe. do that, nothing else matters that we It turns out that he ultimately pled I am going to give you some points do here. guilty to all six charges. He pled guilty on this. Republicans voted to pass a I want to thank the gentlewoman for in April 2005 to charges of conspiracy major border security bill in December, her participation in the Official Truth to commit acts of terrorism beyond na- but Democrats, led by the minority Squad tonight and appreciate your tional boundaries, to commit aircraft leader, opposed the bill. Republicans very cogent discussion about national piracy, to destroying aircraft. That is believe that border security is national security and about the importance of what he pled guilty to. Again, facts not security. having folks work together in a posi- opinions. Conspiracy to use weapons of Republicans voted to pass the PA- tive and really uplifting way for Amer- mass destruction, conspiracy to mur- TRIOT Act to keep Americans safe, but ica, not in a negative and spiteful and der United States employees, and con- Democrats, led by their minority lead- divisive way. We believe strongly that, spiracy to destroy property of the er, opposed the bill. In fact, the minor- again, these challenges are not Repub- United States, and some people would ity leader over in the Senate boasted lican challenges, they are not Demo- minimize his involvement and say that that he had killed the PATRIOT Act. crat challenges, they are America’s is not really all that important, he Republicans voted to pass the REAL challenges, and that is where we need probably didn’t have that much to do ID Act to make sure people who re- to focus. with it. ceived drivers’ licenses are here le- Right before Ms. FOXX discussed na- Just this week, Mr. Zacarias Mous- gally. But Democrats, led again by tional security, I went through a list of saoui claimed, proudly claimed, that their minority leader, opposed the bill. events that had occurred since Novem- he and shoe bomber Richard Reid were And we all know that the terrorists ber of 1979, since the taking of hostages going to be the hijackers on a fifth that attacked us on 9/11/2001 had sev- in Tehran at our embassy and that 444- plane on September 11 and planned to eral drivers’ licenses they were not en- day-long hostage crisis. There have fly it into the White House. Thank titled to, which led them to be able to been easily 15 to 20 specific factual goodness they were not successful in do the horrific acts they were able to events that have occurred, that when that endeavor. do. taken in their entirety clearly show Madam Speaker, I cannot tell you If this wasn’t bad enough in terms of that this war on terror, or what Frank how proud I am of the men and women these things I have outlined that the Gaffney calls the war for the free who defend our Nation. I cannot tell Democrats have done just in this ses- world, has been ongoing for a longer you how proud I am of the men and sion alone, they are now trying to cut period of time than most of us would women who stand up in this body and $60 billion from military weapons sys- admit to ourselves or to our colleagues. in this Congress and provide those indi- tems that keep our brave men and But it is true. It is true and it has not viduals the resources that they need to women in uniform safe. gone away. be able to defend our homeland, to

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I am the not the least of which is the vitality the challenges that we have are not parent of teenagers, my daughters are and enthusiasm of the young people is partisan challenges, the challenges we 13 and 15, so the issue of Internet safety infectious. And their enthusiasm for have are American challenges. And has been an important issue. I have America is infectious as well. Often- when we work better together, we are been visiting middle schools to talk times I review basic American history able to solve those challenges that about some of the challenges that they and then talk about the type of govern- much more easily. face. ment we have and whether our Nation Madam Speaker, I want to thank the So we went to talk about Internet will exist forever. members of the conference once again safety with the middle schoolers; and It is interesting the response that I for allowing me the opportunity to whenever I talk with middle schoolers, get as I talk with young people because present this hour this evening. I want we also have a little bit of a civics les- it is a question that many have not to thank each of my colleagues for son. thought about or comprehended. When joining me this evening. Many seventh graders I know in Illi- you ask them, they say, sure, America God bless America and may God con- nois, as well as around the Nation, are will exist, it will always exist because tinue to richly bless our great Nation studying the Constitution. I was pretty there is a sense that in spite of the and the men and women who protect impressed with the quality of edu- problems and the challenges that we us. cation our children are receiving be- have, that we as a Nation, and in spite cause they had not expected me to ask of our disagreements about policies f them about it. They thought we were that we have, we as a Nation will in- THIRTY-SOMETHING WORKING just going to talk about Internet safe- deed survive forever. There is this gen- GROUP ty, and I asked them about the Con- eral sense that it is the destiny of the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. stitution and the Preamble, and if any United States and its continuation as a FOXX). Under the Speaker’s announced of them had the Preamble to the Con- representative democracy is just a policy of January 4, 2005, the gentle- stitution memorized, and they did. given, that we are guaranteed to exist woman from Illinois (Ms. BEAN) is rec- b 2215 forever, kind of just because. ognized for 60 minutes. And they did. And I asked them to Madam Speaker, you and I both Ms. BEAN. Madam Speaker, I yield know all too well that simply is not an come on up. All the hands went up to to Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. be part of our little civics class. And absolute. It takes constant vigilance. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. It takes the action of those individuals they came up, and we took that pre- Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to be amble apart. in Congress as well as men and women here once again with the 30-Something across this Nation to be constantly on We talked about in order to form a Working Group, and I want to thank more perfect union, you know, what alert and make certain that we con- the Democratic leader, the gentle- stantly are giving back to our Nation. does that really mean and they under- woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), It is certainly my hope and prayer stood that that meant trying to make for giving us the opportunity to spend that we continue to flourish so we in our Nation better. We talked about some time talking tonight about the future generations will have the oppor- providing for the common defense, and priorities of the American people. tunity to live freely and to meet the how that meant that we not only need- I am thrilled this evening to be challenges that allow all of us to reach ed strong national security, but we joined, as we come to the end of Wom- our greatest dreams. also needed to protect our citizens Madam Speaker, I know I believe in en’s History Month, to be joined by my when natural disasters could come as the wonderful goodness of our Nation. I fellow freshman colleague and also my well. And we talked about the general believe in its wonder and its beauty roommate while here in Washington, welfare and the economy and how their and its awesome promise. But as you D.C., the gentlewoman from Illinois parents and their neighbors and their also know, Madam Speaker, I know (Ms. BEAN). community needed a strong economic that liberty and freedom and our Na- Ms. BEAN. Madam Speaker, it is an environment so that they could provide tion require constant vigilance and honor to join the gentlewoman. for themselves. support. We truly are a wonderful and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. We also talked about domestic tran- a glorious Nation, and we remain a Madam Speaker, we spend a great deal quility. Some of them admittedly did beacon of light and a vessel of hope and of time at the end of the day talking think that that meant, don’t hit your freedom to men and women around the about some of the frustrations about sister, so we went through that. world. I think it is incredibly impor- this job. The gentlewoman from Illi- But we also talked about fiscal re- tant that we appreciate that Sep- nois and I, two of the few women Mem- sponsibility. And one of the things that tember 11 was simply the culmination bers, particularly in the freshman class was alarming to them, and it was in- of over 20 years of specific events, and that we were elected to, as were you, tended to be and to create a discussion that there are savages on the Earth Madam Speaker, in 2004, who are moms with them, was to talk about the na- who have admitted that they will go to with young kids that are trying to bal- tional debt, which is now over $8 tril- incredible lengths, including their own ance work and family. We find our- lion. And I shared with these seventh death, in order to destroy our way of selves at home talking about that a graders that their share of our national life. It is that kind of enemy, it is that lot. debt is now over $27,000 each. And they kind of world that requires a different Ms. BEAN, when you and I are sharing were very displeased to hear that that vigilance than we have known. frustrations and stories about concerns was their share of national debt and Each generation has its duty. Each that we have and that our constituents said, Well, why aren’t you guys spend- individual has his or her role to play. have, I find that we often end up talk- ing less? We all know that freedom is not free ing about it in the context of our kids Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. I think and each of us has to sacrifice and each and the children of our constituents. I you need to stress that again. How of us has a price to pay for the liberty know you have a story that you talk to much is every American’s share of the and the freedom that we so enjoy. your constituents about, and you were deficit? Madam Speaker, it has been my telling me about the seventh graders in Ms. BEAN. Every American’s share privilege to come and present the Offi- your district that you were talking to. of the deficit is over $27,000 of our over-

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We have to exist in this body, at least under 30-something hour, and one of the ways put all of our votes up on the board this leadership in the Congress. that I sort of try to boil it down, be- here that shows where we are versus Ms. BEAN. Well, that is why PAYGO cause, you know, when you think about where our colleagues on the other side is an important thing, because it cre- the number 8 trillion, especially, I of the aisle are, and Democrats have ates an environment that forces those mean, I imagine you were talking to consistently supported returning to kind of tough decisions and forces a seventh graders, and 8 trillion is a real- pay as you go, returning to the time more honest dialogue with the public ly big number. Even $27,000 is a big when we didn’t have to talk about a about what is affordable and what is number. deficit, where we had a surplus, which not. Absolutely. Ms. BEAN. It is a big number when was just before this, the beginning of Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. I want you are talking to 12-year-olds. this administration’s tenure. And it to go back if you don’t mind. I want to Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. So would be wonderful if we could get go back to the chart that I was refer- when we are on the floor here, I often back to talking about how we were ring to earlier. try to boil down what those numbers going to spend the surplus, which we One of the things that we do try to mean in more simplistic terms. I can wish we had, when now, unfortunately, do, and I am pleased to see that our tell you that we, what we do is we talk we are mired in debt and mired in def- colleagues from Florida and Ohio have about how it relates to someone’s icit joined us now. But when we talk about household budget. And you know, of Ms. BEAN. Very much so. I mean, $8 trillion, and when we talk about course, families, millions and millions what PAYGO really did is, it forced what a billion means, we have come up of families across this country struggle tougher decisions. It forced a greater with a chart that kind of tries to boil every day to balance their budgets to degree of transparency and honesty that down. This chart will help people; make sure that they are not spending with the public because it forced us to it has helped people understand the no- more than they take in. And they are say, if we are going to spend more on a tion of how much a billion is. hoping that they are not racking up particular program, where was that A billion hours ago, humans were credit card debt and trying to balance money going to come from. And that making the first tools in the Stone all the needs that their family has, has really gone away. And with the Age. A billion seconds ago, it was 1975 plus, you know, hopefully buying a few lack of that, there are a lot of false and the last American troops had things that maybe aren’t necessarily a promises to the public about the re- pulled out of Vietnam. A billion min- need, but are just a want. I mean, that ality of our false accounting. utes ago, it was 104 A.D., and the Chi- is something that in America we all Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. You nese first invented paper. And then, of just can’t have it all. I mean, the other strive to be able to accomplish. course, under the leadership of this But unfortunately, in Washington, story that I share with people when we Congress, and this administration, a when we got here, we found that there are here on the floor during this 30- billion dollars ago was only 3 hours and seems to be, between the two sides something hour is it is like when we 32 minutes at the rate that the govern- here, an ongoing struggle over whether talk to our kids. You know, sometimes ment spends money today. That is a or not it makes sense, amazingly, to my 6-year-old twins will say, Mom, you startling contrast, and I have some ex- not spend more than you take in. know, I really want, we will be in the cellent staff work that went into devel- Ms. BEAN. Well it is interesting how toy store and they want everything in oping that, that figured that out and these seventh graders demonstrated every aisle. And, you know, gosh, I boiled down what a billion is. greater fiscal sense than this Congress would love to buy them everything in But when you think about it that has been able to demonstrate, because every aisle. But often, I have to say way, that means that we are spending we talked to them about debt and how ‘‘no,’’ and then I try to explain to money at a startling clip and that essentially what we have been doing, to them, you know, our budget, the given how much in other definitions it your point, to put it in their terms, money that mom and dad earn really would be like me, as a mom, getting a only enables us to afford to buy you took to get, it takes to get to a billion, credit card in my daughters’ names, some of these things. You can’t have it is really amazing when you look at okay, and going out and buying things everything you want. it in these terms. for myself and then saying to them as Ms. BEAN. Exactly. It is so fun to be Ms. BEAN. I think you have another soon as they are old enough to work, here with you because this is my first chart, if I am correct, that talks about now you get to pay for all the things I time joining you in your 30-something what that means in terms of our spend- bought myself. colloquy, because at 44 I am a little ing priorities and that while we are That is essentially what we are doing outside of the age span, so I appreciate spending so much on interest—you do to future generations. And they said, you inviting me today. But it is fun for have it—it essentially shows that we Well, that is just not right. And they us to be able to talk about our children are spending more on interest on the were right in understanding that. on the House floor where we haven’t debt that we have created than we are I also asked them, What would you done that before. on education, on homeland security do to not have debt; and they said, But I think there are some very and on veterans’ benefits. And I don’t Well, spend less than you have. Pretty strong parallels in what you are say- think the American public fully appre- simple answer, but one that without ing, in that oftentimes I think in our ciate what those opportunity costs are, PAYGO budget rules, which we once on roles in Congress with the public, with that that lack of fiscal discipline has a bipartisan basis adhered to in this our constituents, we have to bring a consequences. body and were able to get ourselves to little bit of tough love to the equation And, sadly, we are not moving in the the largest surplus in the history of the way we do with our children. We right direction as we look at the 2006 this Congress, we have now gone, since can’t just tell people what they want budget, which only projects a $423 bil- we have thrown out PAYGO rules and to hear, but what they need to hear, lion spending deficit, but it is consider- we are not requiring ourselves as a which is the reality of our fiscal chal- ably more than that when we factor in body of Congress to be more fiscally re- lenges. AMT fixes, and when we factor in the sponsible, we now have the largest def- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. And, cost of the war, which we stopped icit in the history of the Nation, and boy, as moms, we certainly have a lot counting in October, even though that that is pretty unconscionable. of practice at that. is running at $6 billion a week, that we

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I have some of those fig- issue that I have also been focusing on Mr. RYAN of Ohio. As you are talk- ures in the meantime, while you get with both parents with some evening ing about the interest on the debt, we the chart. It is actually, four lenders forums that we have done in our dis- have got to get the money from some- currently hold a total of $2.174 trillion trict and also with students them- where; and as we show, night in and of our public debt. Compare this to selves. night out, here on the 30-something only 23 billion in foreign holdings in As I mentioned, when I was with group, we are borrowing a good deal of 1993. The top 10 current lenders are those middle schoolers and I asked this money from China. And this is Japan at $682 billion; China at $249 bil- them, How many of you communicate what has happened since President lion; the UK at $223 billion; Caribbean on the Internet, not only with friends Bush took over, Madam Speaker. banking centers, $115 billion; Taiwan, but with strangers on sites like the In 2000, we borrowed $62 billion from 71 billion; and it goes on and on. myspace.com and others out there, 75 China, and in 2005 it grew exponen- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. It is percent of the hands go up, and we are tially to $257 billion that we borrowed just, we have got to get a handle on talking 12-year-olds. And then you ask from China. So this is significant in so this. We have to restore some fiscal them, Do you appreciate the dangers? many ways, as the gentlewoman from sanity. We have to put on some brakes Only half of those hands went back up. Chicago, from Illinois stated, that we and we need a little tough mother love. So we were there to remind them of the are paying the interest on the debt. Maybe it is just that we need to bring things they have to be careful about. And that is money that is not going to a few more moms into this Chamber Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. That is education. That is money that is not and we will have a little more tough something that, with my 6-year-olds going to homeland security. That is love, because apparently the folks here and 2-year-old coming up behind them, money that is not going for health are either out of practice, or I don’t my husband and I are already talking care, veterans, whatever the case may know, maybe the discipline around about how to safeguard the informa- be. their homes isn’t, you know, is not so tion that they have access to and make So that is bad enough, but we are strong. sure we are aware and keep them and borrowing it from China, so now we are Ms. BEAN. That is absolutely true. their computer in close proximity to us paying them interest on money and When I talk to the seventh graders and because there is so much out there. they are taking that and putting it the middle schoolers and I say to them, The Internet is an amazing thing, but into their state-owned companies and Well, what would happen if your par- there is so much out there. And wheth- hurting American manufacturing and a ents spend more money than they er it is data security or the security of lot of American small businesses that I have? And they said, We will get debt. our kids, we really have to make sure am sure are in your district, as they And I said, Then what would happen? that we strike a balance, which is what are in mine. And all we are saying is, And they said, Well, then people would you have been fighting for, and I have this is a competitive global economy. start taking our stuff and then we as well and other Democratic members We can’t have this disadvantage here of might even go bankrupt. on our committee. We have to strike a where we are going to borrow the balance between making sure that b 2230 money and they are going to take the business has the ability to operate and interest out of the American economy And, again, they understand that we function and that we not unnecessarily and pump it back in, so they are win- have not demonstrated more responsi- restrict commerce on the Internet. ning twice. bility as a Congress, which, as I know, Ms. BEAN. That we inform families Ms. BEAN. I think you make a valid is frustrating for the American people. how to protect themselves and their point. Americans are very uncomfort- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Actu- communities. So I know we are not the able with that foreign debt, particu- ally this is a little bit of a leap, but only ones doing forums. I know many larly that ratio, because it minimizes you and I sit on the Financial Services communities and schools on their own our leverage in other areas and I think Committee together, and I know that are beginning to roll out those kinds of even has national security implications you have been very involved in the educational awareness programs, and over the long term that make us all data security issue because, in addition we want to continue to support that, uncomfortable. to the concern that Americans have absolutely. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Abso- over our debt and our deficit, they are We should talk briefly about, since it lutely. also very concerned, and I know my is the end of Women’s History Month, We have another chart that we talk constituents talk to me about this all whom we just had dinner with. about. The amount of debt that has the time, about the financial informa- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. You been racked up in just the last few tion that is out there about them per- are absolutely right. One of the most years, just in the last 4 or 5 years is ac- sonally is being compromised on a reg- amazing things about having the privi- tually greater than all of the 42 admin- ular basis. And I know that you have lege that we have to represent our istrations before this one. I mean, that really been a leader in that effort, and communities in Washington is the peo- is a truly astonishing statistic. I was it would good for you to talk about it. ple that we get to meet and interact really incredibly surprised about that. Ms. BEAN. It has been a big issue for with. And you and I, along with the We also try to boil down the dif- constituents of all ages. We initially other members of the bipartisan Wom- ference between the debt and the def- focused pretty much on seniors in the en’s Caucus, had an opportunity to- icit. The deficit is related to the fact suburban districts that I represent be- night to have dinner with former Jus- that we spend more than we take in. cause they have very much been a tar- tice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first Ms. BEAN. More than we are bring- get; so what was done was we tried to woman ever to serve on the United ing in, absolutely. introduce the legislation that is now States Supreme Court. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Right. moving through from our Financial Ms. BEAN. It was such an honor. The debt is the amount of money we Services Committee that we both serve Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. It was borrow from other countries in order to on which will require, in addition to fi- incredible. And I mentioned to her that remain fiscally solvent. I mean, that is nancial institutions, those database I was 13 when she was first nominated truly amazing that we have so much brokers that hold that personal finan- by then-President Reagan and that my debt that is owned by foreign nations. cial data to have to let consumers parents raised me to believe that

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It was so inspiring to hear this, not to be discriminatory against woman, and it is hard for Liberia and you talk about how it affected you and our male colleagues whom we are shar- the United States to be able to reflect how it affected all of us, regardless of ing the Chamber with this evening. on what her life was all about. She was all our ages, all these women Members And actually the gentleman from sharing with us here, Madam Speaker, of Congress who were so inspired by Florida is the dad of a young girl who that you see the glory; but let me Sandra Day O’Connor and her leader- is a wonderful young woman and works share the story with you and how she ship, her professionalism, and her dig- hard in school, and I know that espe- still has one foot in on the uneducated nity with which she served on the Su- cially since you are the son of one of woman in Liberia and Africa and the preme Court and what an inspiration the House of Representatives’ most re- Harvard-educated woman one foot in to women she was. I was excited too vered women, former Congresswoman the United States. And I think it is im- that my daughters, who you know are Carrie Meek, that surely you have portant for us to remember that we here, not in the House Chamber at the something to add at the end of Wom- have to remember when we have the moment, but who are here during their en’s History Month. opportunity to lead. And I think she is spring break vacation to join Mom out Mr. MEEK of Florida. We definitely grounded in that, and I think Liberia is here in Washington and get a chance to appreciate the contributions of women. going to be better because of it. meet her as well. I know for them that If it weren’t for women, there would be And she shared with us that she is going to be something they will re- no men. And the way I look at it, being didn’t want our pity, but she wanted to member for the rest of their lives. It a mamma’s boy, Madam Speaker, and I be able to receive our assistance be- was so exciting. will admit to that even though I am a cause they will perform. She talked Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Abso- big rusty Congressman now, we appre- about the reforms she has made in her lutely. And I think it is only 70 women ciate all the contributions of women. administration, making sure that she that serve with us in the House of Rep- And it is definitely good having women has accountability, making sure that resentatives out of 435 Members. You in the House, in this House, and in the she wipes out and stamps out cro- boil that down even further, there is U.S. Senate. nyism, and to make sure that children I think it is also important to reflect only a handful of us who are moms can smile again, and that is important. on the future, the opportunities. We with young children. There are only It is important to build an environ- talk about innovation here within our four of us that are younger than 40 ment in a community where children caucus. We look for a bipartisan way of years old. The thing that sticks in my feel safe of where they live and where approaching that to make sure that we they go to school and all of their con- mind from the time that we were elect- can have more engineers. There are 1 2 tributions. ed 1 ⁄ years ago now is that story that very few women engineers that are in So I was excited about her visit. I got they shared with us when we were at higher education right now, and we down here a little early so that I would our orientation initially. If you recall, have to make sure that they have ac- get a chance to shake her hand; and I there is a statistic that they described cess and opportunity. We do not want look forward, Madam Speaker, hope- there. There have been a little less women or men to go overseas to work fully, that we can help Liberia, one of than 12,000 people in American history when we should have jobs here in the the true allies of the United States of who have served in the United States United States of America. So when I America, and has been so for a very House of Representatives in all the 230- look at the opportunities and the suc- year history. And of that number, only cess that women have had in the past, long time. As you know, Liberia is one 211 of them have been women and 70 I know that in the future we still have of the countries where slaves, once are serving now. to fight and make sure that we have in- they were freed, went back to Liberia, So as we close out Women’s History clusion, and that is important. and many of them have American last Month, Madam Speaker, and you are Madam Speaker, I am also proud to names because they brought them back one of those women members in the say that there are a number of individ- from slavery. So we do have a connec- Women’s Caucus, and I remember talk- uals, younger girls, that are trying to tion with that country. ing with you, Madam Speaker, actually develop themselves right now educa- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. It was about when we heard that information. tionally, and we need to make sure incredibly moving for all of us. And she It was really astonishing. that we provide them opportunities for didn’t mention it during her speech, Ms. BEAN. It was a number that the arts, opportunities in the area of but it was very fitting that she spoke reached out and grabbed you. Out of physical education, and to allow a during Women’s History Month. And I 12,000 total, only 200-plus were women. childhood to be broader than just tak- am not certain of this, but she is cer- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. 211 ing a standardized test. And that cre- tainly one, if not the only, woman women out of almost 12,000 people. ativity is going to be important. leader to ever address a joint session of Ms. BEAN. Even with all that But I am so glad you and Congress- Congress, unless Margaret Thatcher progress, I know it sometimes is shock- woman BEAN were really getting had previously addressed a joint ses- ing to some of those high school and heavy, and I wanted to just jump in a sion. I have not found anyone who ac- middle school students that we do little bit because I grew up in a house- tually could recall a woman addressing civics classes with. I know you do as I hold with three women, my mother and a joint session. So it was just really do, and I will say to them just out of my two sisters; and, of course, you historic in so many different ways. curiosity, What percentage of the Con- know I have my wife and my daughter I really also thought about how we gress do you think are women? And and my son. So we look forward to could take several pages from her les- usually they will say 40 percent or 35 making this celebration even greater son book because a lot of things that percent, and they are shocked to find it and greater every time, but also we she talked about, making sure that you is still only 14 percent. have to be mindful as policymakers of did not only look out for the privileged Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. It making sure that we allow women and and making sure that you thought shows you that we have really come a young girls to be able to have opportu- about the needs of young children and long way, but it really demonstrates nities greater than women before them. young girls in particular who needed to why we need to continue to have Wom- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. How get an education and have hope and op- en’s History Month and how it is so im- about the amazing experience we had 2 portunity. In this country so often it

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And I am less than $700 million that has been other countries that have 100 percent certainly hopeful that our colleagues spent to improve our port security, the check. were listening very carefully to her re- less than 6 percent of U.S. cargo that I think that if other countries can do marks and took them to heart. comes through our ports that is phys- it, I know that the United States of Ms. BEAN. You remind me again of ically inspected, 95 percent not in- America can do it. But it is all about being back in the classroom with these spected. our priorities. It is about how we set kids and talking about that Preamble The general lack of confidence in our them, and it is about how we work to- to the Constitution which talks also homeland security, in our govern- gether. about the decisions we make for our- ment’s ability to do the right thing on Unfortunately, we have some dif- selves and our posterity and how they all fronts, is really, I think, at least ficulty in that area right now, but even understood that the decisions we from when I went home, something hopefully we will be able to improve on make as Americans, whether in Con- that is really disturbing them. that through pressure from the Amer- gress or at home in our communities, Ms. BEAN. Across the country, not ican people. affect generations of future Americans. just in Florida, but I think homeland Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Just to security is a big issue across the board. MEEK, the thing that keeps coming to shift gears a little bit, recently we I hear it in my town hall meetings and mind when I think about the compari- have been talking about homeland se- in the forums I had in my district as son between the stress that has been curity quite a bit, and I am not sure if well. put on airport security versus port se- you had a chance to talk about that Mr. MEEK of Florida. Well, the way curity, if you ask, if you go out into with the seventh graders when you I look at this whole homeland security the country and ask most Americans were in the classroom with them, but issue, and I am concerned, and I was the difference that they have seen since we just came off a week, and, Mr. over in the Senate, had an opportunity since 9/11 and in security in general, MEEK, I know that you spent some to sit down with some reporters, with basically about the only thing that time talking to your constituents as Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and also Americans could say that they could well, I was really struck when I was Senator SCHUMER from New York and identify is they have to remove their home last week during our recess by some others, and I think it is impor- shoes before they walk through a mag- how many more of my constituents ap- tant that we look at this for what it is. netometer at the airport. pealed to me to come back to Wash- The line is 95 percent of the con- I think most people really feel today ington and make sure that I continue tainers that come into our ports are that we should not be resting the sum to fight to improve our national secu- not checked. That is the real issue total of our national security on tak- rity, that their confidence in this gov- here. We can’t really jump up and down ing your shoes off as you go through a ernment’s ability to keep them safe about the 5, some say 6. I think it is metal detector. American people ex- has really been shaken on so many lev- important for us to remember, Madam pect quite a bit more than that when it els, not just in terms of protecting Speaker, that this bipartisan effort comes to homeland security, especially them from terrorists and from outside that we should have as it relates to if you live near a port, like my district actors, but just generally had their homeland security, I speak from the includes two, Port Everglades and the confidence shaken in their govern- standpoint of being a member of the Port of Miami. ment’s ability to function. Homeland Security Committee, having We have so many, so many potential the opportunity to serve on the over- openings around this country, and b 2245 sight subcommittee and management vulnerabilities. To focus all of our at- I mean, the culture of corruption and integration. tention on only the ones that are most that has been hanging over this insti- I can tell you right now, for us to go visible that provide the leadership tution, sadly, and this administration, to 100 percent check is not a hard thing here, the ability to say, see, we did really has shaken the confidence, I for us to do. But we have to set our pri- that, we have taken care of that, and think, of our constituents to their orities on what we want to do and how just provide surface reassurance about core. we want to do it, and when we want to homeland security, that is the dif- We really need to return to a time do it. ference between words and action. when we can restore that confidence, I think the American people want to It is the difference between nice com- let them know that not all of the peo- be protected, and I think it is impor- mentary in speeches and actually back- ple in this government are in it for the tant that we provide them that oppor- ing up those words with action. wrong reasons, and that, in particular, tunity. As you know, we cry out for bi- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. If the gentle- we do put a very high priority on our partisan support in this. I will tell you, woman would yield, I think the great national security. Democrat, Republican, Independent, example that we have used here a mil- Ms. BEAN. Absolutely. Green Party, you name it, any indi- lion times is Katrina. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. And vidual that is thinking about voting, I Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Ex- that the port deal that was recently can tell you this right now. They be- actly. proposed, and, seemingly, not had an lieve in the security of our country. Mr. RYAN of OHIO. You guys are interest in even a 45-day security re- They don’t care who brings about this from Florida. We are from the Midwest, view with a country that had been im- security, who appropriates this money, so we don’t have hurricanes. plicated in some way, in the 9/11 at- they just want the job done. Ms. BEAN. Absolutely. tacks, that is the kind of thing I heard We don’t need a situation where a Mr. RYAN of Ohio. We have a ton of about when I went home. container is being shipped from the snow, but no hurricanes. The fact that I heard about how they are really port of Mobile, Alabama, or through Il- this government had days to prepare deeply concerned about the lack of port linois, what have you, and end up, God for Katrina and couldn’t figure out how security. I mean, we have invested forbid, some sort of chemical agent is to do it. Now, we are talking about now, we have third-party validators in this container because it was not something that may happen that we that we talk about here on this floor. checked. will not have 5 days’ notice to plan for Mr. MEEK, when I went down to the Too many people in the world know it. It is difficult for us to understand, port of Miami after the revelation that we don’t check 95 percent of our but this needs to be addressed, and it came about the DPW port deal, the containers, and that is dangerous on needs to be addressed immediately. port personnel there, in our home port, both sides of the ball. I think we are Because the fact of the matter is, the talked to me about the $18 billion that far beyond politics when we start talk- American people were counting on us.

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Our first obligation here is to make As you know, Mr. RYAN, there are a lates into meaningful national security sure that we are protecting the Amer- number of issues that have been un- in real homeland defense. Yet we find ican people and to have 95 percent of earthed through what we do here on again and again and again that this the cargo not inspected, I think, is a this floor, by sharing with the Amer- country, as a result of the actions by dereliction of duty on our part. I will ican people, Madam Speaker, with this White House and this Bush Repub- be happy to yield to our friend. third-party validators and making sure lican Congress, have failed to provide Ms. BEAN. I think I am going to that we share our plans with the Amer- homeland defense that is meaningful yield back the balance of my time, if ican people and make sure that they for this country. that is okay. But I want to thank you, are not what we say in some parts of That report, by the way, it should be my colleagues, for letting me join you the country, hoodwinked, bamboozled, noted, was conducted by the Govern- during this 30-something hour, my first or what we say here in Washington DC ment Accountability Office. That is an time joining you even though you let to be a recipient of the Potomac two- independent arm of this Congress. This an older Member join you. step. is not Democrats picking on Repub- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Well, you have I believe now more than ever, Mr. licans. two beautiful young daughters waiting RYAN, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. This isn’t, Mr. in the cloakroom for you. Mr. DELAHUNT that the American peo- DELAHUNT, and Mr. MEEK, saying we Ms. BEAN. That is exactly right. ple should and deserve to be leveled are going to run a sting operation to That is why I am yielding back my with. I think that is what we are look- check the ports and see how the bor- time. I appreciate you letting me join ing for. They are not looking for who is ders are. This is the Government Ac- you today, in the interest of not only the greatest party on the face of the countability Office. This is their re- my kids, but the seventh graders we Earth, and who has the best mascot or port, and they were able to sneak in, talked about today. It has been very who wears the best tie or the best dress through the northern border and the important. or the best suit or whatever the case southern border, enough radioactive Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. It was may be. They are looking for individ- material to build two dirty bombs in wonderful to have you join us. I will uals that are willing to govern above the United States of America. see you at home. the table and not under the table. We are not here because we want to f I know, with great confidence, that pick on anybody. Mr. DELAHUNT. If my friend would 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP we are there 110 percent. On terrorism, we are there 110 percent. We are on the yield for a moment. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I would be happy The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. side of making sure that we track down FOXX). Under the Speaker’s announced to yield. the individuals who are responsible for Mr. DELAHUNT. I want to commend policy of January 4, 2005, the gen- 9/11. Not only track them down, but tleman from Florida (Mr. MEEK) is rec- a Senator, a Republican, that re- kill them if necessary. I think it is im- quested this particular GAO investiga- ognized for 60 minutes. portant that we lay that on the table Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speak- tion and inquiry and commissioned right here, right now. that it be undertaken by this inde- er, this is 30-something Part 2 here. I The bottom line is the fact that we am glad Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and pendent arm of the U.S. Congress. This on this side of the aisle have fought on is what that Republican Senator from Ms. BEAN had the opportunity to claim behalf of increasing container security the first hour. I see Ms. WASSERMAN Minnesota has to say about the find- at the ports. We just had an example ings and the conclusion of that report. SCHULTZ is proudly wearing her Florida last week, Mr. RYAN. Mr. SABO had an pin, her Gators pin. amendment here on the floor. Another b 2300 Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Go example that we are going to talk The Senator said, A report that in- Gators. about a little later on is we tried to in- vestigators smuggled enough radio- Mr. MEEK of Florida. They are in the crease security at the ports on the active material to build two dirty money, and I believe Florida will be heels of the whole lack of security at bombs into the United States called able to do some great things. ports, Mr. DELAHUNT, and still the into question the Bush administra- Let me just say, Madam Speaker, as American majority voted it down. tion’s efforts to secure the borders. you know, we come to the floor to talk I am excited about the fact that we Senator Norm Coleman, a Repub- about a number of things, talk about are back. I am excited about the fact lican, a Minnesota Republican, who what we as Democratic Members here that we are going to talk about some of heads the Senate Permanent Sub- in the House have to offer the Amer- these issues tonight. committee on Investigations which ican people. We want to make sure that Mr. RYAN of Ohio. One of the issues, held a hearing said he was alarmed at there is no secret about our plans, too, is we are talking about this. We the ease with which investigators about our initiatives, and what we are now have evidence where a recent re- brought the unspecified radiological trying to do to be able to make sure port coming into our hands, through material and transported it across the that this country gets back on fiscal the United States Senate, that inves- northern and southern U.S. borders. discipline, track, be more physically, tigators smuggled in enough radio ac- Now, when I hear that this Bush Con- fiscally sound, I am sorry, I am trying tive material to build two dirty bombs gress and this Bush White House have to get it out, it is a little late, but also into the United States, which calls into done something about homeland de- just to make sure we are accountable question this administration’s efforts fense and national security, Madam to the American people, not just ac- to secure our borders. Speaker, who is kidding who? Who is countable to the Democratic citizens of Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. RYAN, if you kidding who? Can’t we have some hon- the United States of America, but to would just yield for a moment. esty? make sure that we are accountable to Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I would be happy Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. You all Americans. to yield. know what strikes me when you say I think that is the approach that we Mr. DELAHUNT. I think it is impor- that is that we talk about the culture are taking, through the polling that I tant to recollect for a moment our of corruption and cronyism and incom- am seeing and reading, not only in friends from the other side of the aisle, petence that has existed for quite some periodicals, but also that I am getting part of the Republican majority of this time now and it is only getting worse individuals that are e-mailing what House, tonight were on the floor and with every passing day, it is inter- people are saying and how they feel. they were talking about how for this esting that the administration appears Madam Speaker, to my e-mail, a num- Congress, this Bush Republican Con- to think that just by changing out a ber of them, I am very pleased about gress, national security and homeland staffer, by swapping one person, a chief how the Democratic Members of the defense were a priority. of staff, for another, that that is some- House and Senate have stood up to this It would appear that simply by rep- how going to magically transform this administration. etition, by saying it somehow it trans- administration into a competent one.

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In one of the excerpts commitment and our ability to keep here and see this haphazard garbage, Chertoff was chided for executing crit- our Nation secure in the last 5 years. lack of focus, this administration has ical responsibilities late, ineffectively How is that possible if they are run- the worst case of political A.D.D. we or not at all, according to the report ning a tight ship like they say they have seen in a long time and it is hurt- and to Mr. SHAYS. are? ing the country. b 2310 Mr. DELAHUNT. If I can, there is a Mr. DELAHUNT. Just put the facts second report in addition to the one out on the table. I just find it so amus- Yet, when I turn on any of the sta- that we were just discussing. This sec- ing when I hear that national security tions and the issue is homeland secu- ond report, again, commissioned by the and homeland defense is something rity, the spokesman for the Homeland Republican chairman of the Senate that this side of the aisle, the Repub- Security Department is often Sec- retary Chertoff. So let us just continue Subcommittee on Investigations, its lican side of this aisle, the majority along that road, and you know what is conclusions were this: The Homeland that runs this House in conjunction going to happen? We are going to con- Security Department has placed 670 with the administration that is headed tinue to find a failure of leadership in monitors at ports around the country. by a Republican President and a Sen- every instance that this administra- At the current pace the department ate that has a majority of Republicans tion is implicated in. will fail, let me repeat that, fail to are suggesting that national security Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, meet its goal for installing 3,034 de- and homeland defense are a priority, last week, we had an opportunity, Mr. vices by September 2009. To reach the and yet study after study, committee SABO from Minneapolis-St. Paul offered goal the department would need to in- after committee reports that we are ill an amendment in this House to add stall 52 monitors a month for the next prepared. over $1 billion to port security, home- four years, though its current installa- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. land security, in the supplemental, and tion rate is 22 a month, the report said. DELAHUNT, Mr. RYAN, you talk about it got shot down on pretty much a Now, this is to determine whether ra- A.D.D. and lack of focus in terms of party-line vote. dioactive material that could be used making sure we can keep this Nation Time and time again, the Democratic in a dirty bomb is being detected. Now, safe. Lest people think that the DPW Party has offered amendments in com- by the way, if you happen to live in port deal was an isolated incident mittee to increase funding for home- Miami or if you are from Georgia, you where we think that that was an anom- land security, and the majority side, should know that the ports of Miami aly and we are not continuing down time and time again, shoots down and Savannah, Georgia are among that path of engaging foreign govern- those amendments to add additional those without the devices that they ments and the corporations they own funding. But if it comes to giving tax need. So if you should be living in to help us with our national security or cuts to the wealthiest people in the those particular States, be aware that to be involved in our national security, country, they are all standing, saying you are vulnerable to have from the right after the withdrawal of DPW we we have got to go for it, but if we need sea, through the ports, material that learn, and through a third party an extra $1 billion for homeland secu- could be used in a dirty bomb come validator again, the Associated Press, rity, everyone heads for the hills, and into your neighborhoods. that the administration acknowledged they hide under the seats. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I want to com- that they issued a no-bid contract to Here’s a list, June 17, 2003, Mr. OBEY ment. This is the same article, from Hutchinson Whampoa Limited which from Wisconsin, increase port and mar- the GAO report, again, a third party represents the first time a foreign com- itime security by $500 million. Repub- validator, not from the 30–Something pany will be involved in running a so- licans defeated the amendment on a Group. phisticated radiation detector at an party-line vote. Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. RYAN, that overseas port without American cus- June 24, 2003, another amendment by is a Blumberg news agency. toms agents present. Mr. OBEY, increase port and maritime Mr. RYAN of Ohio. This is a Blum- I mean, what is going on? security again by $500 million. We are berg news article. Thank you. We are from Florida. The Bahamas is not even addressing the problem. I This quote is from a retired Coast 30 minutes by plane. It is really unbe- mean, $7 billion more we need, $6- or $7 Guard Commander who is now a Senior lievable that there is an astonishing billion more just to address what the Fellow at the Council on Foreign Rela- lack of concern about the gaping holes Coast Guard is telling us we need. Mr. tions, Steven Flynn. ‘‘Both the oppor- in our national security that this ad- OBEY is only asking for $500 million, tunity for terrorists to target legiti- ministration appears to have no Madam Speaker. Republicans block mate global supply chains remain plen- qualms about leaving unprotected. consideration of that amendment by a tiful and the motivation for doing so is Mr. DELAHUNT. I think it was you, vote of 222–200. That is Rollcall vote only growing.’’ Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, that alluded 305, Madam Speaker, and this other one We are living on borrowed time. And earlier to the experience of Katrina and was in the House Report 108–169, page all we are saying here is that the strat- other national disasters. I mean, there 97, for the Members, Madam Speaker, egy from this administration is wrong. was a report issued again by a sub- who would like to look it up. You cannot convince me, Madam committee of this House that con- We are not making this up. You peo- Speaker, that we could not marshal the cluded that the response to Katrina ple want to know what the Democrats resources of the United States of Amer- was a failure of leadership. I mean, want to do? We want to increase fund- ica and focus this country’s energy on that cannot be said any more suc- ing for port security, and the Repub- the equipment, the technology, the re- cinctly or simply. lican majority will not let us. search that needs to be done to develop A member of the committee, again, a September 17, 2003, Mr. OBEY, Mr. the newest technologies, and put them Republican, let me repeat that, not a SABO and Senator BYRD tried again to where they need to be, you cannot con- Democrat but a Republican, our col- increase funding to enhance port and vince me that we could not do that, league, CHRIS SHAYS from Connecticut, maritime security, $475 million. Guess Mr. MEEK. You cannot convince me said this: The report is very tough on what happened, Madam Speaker. Re- that the United States could not do the President. It is very tough on the publicans defeated this amendment on that. Department of Homeland Security. It a party-line vote. You want to know What we are saying here, and we are is a blistering report but I think it is what the Democrats want to do, not here to pick on anybody, we do not fair. Madam Speaker? We want to increase want to hurt anybody’s feelings but it The panel found that Homeland Secu- funding for port security by half a bil- seems that the end result can be tragic. rity Secretary Michael Chertoff was lion dollars.

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That is the fact, and Mr. RYAN laid where we need to be, but we are just is up to another President. it out, and yes, we do have a level of trying to chip away. Throw us a bone. Mr. RYAN was talking about it ear- frustration. Help us out. We just want to get mov- lier. He represents Youngstown. Some- Folks say you seem like you are ing in the right direction here. What one says, Congressman, are we ever upset. Well, we should be upset, and I happened again? Republicans defeated going to have a strategy as it relates to do not care if it is Democrat, Inde- the amendment on a party-line vote, education? pendent or Republican. Mr. DELAHUNT House Report 108–541, page 128. Go look Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, we said it earlier, as far as ports. Con- it up. never had a plan when we went in tainers come into a port. Guess what. I am quite frankly tired of hearing there, let alone a strategy to leave. There are trucks that they go on the that the Democrats do not have an Mr. MEEK of Florida. Let me say. back of and trains that they go on the agenda because every single day in Mr. RYAN and I were talking a little back of. They go throughout America, committee, no matter what committee earlier, and it is like Mr. RYAN telling and next thing you know, this issue it is, Appropriations Committee, his constituents, well, I know we have makes it to the heartland or Sioux Armed Services Committee, Education to have an education strategy, but that City, Iowa, or whatever the case. The Committee, Homeland Security Com- is not my job; that is up to the next people may say, well, that is a coastal mittee, we are trying to get things Congressman that represents Youngs- issue. That is not a coastal issue. It is done, and the Republicans block us town. an American issue. every single time. This is what the Madam Speaker, the reason why the b 2320 Democrats want to do and we are get- President is saying whatever he wants And they have been allowed to do ting blocked. to say, when he wants to say it, is be- whatever they want to do, whenever Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speak- cause this Republican Congress has al- they want to do it because this Con- er, it comes down to who is telling the lowed him to say it and get away with gress hasn’t reined them in. truth and who is not. I mean, just be- it. Our job is not the day-to-day oper- I am going to close in 1 second, but I cause I may put something behind me ation of the war in Iraq. It is our job to just want to also point out, Madam and say that I stand for homeland secu- bring in this presidency, making sure Speaker, since we are pointing out a rity, do I really stand for homeland se- that we are accountable to those few things here, that we have turned on curity? We are in the minority. When troops that are on the ground and our the lights here in the Chamber. This you are in the minority, Madam Speak- mission. whole Dubai thing and the Republicans er, I think it is important for us to ex- The bottom line is, what is our mis- marching around, ‘‘We stopped that plain to Members and staff, in case sion? I mean, these are the individuals from happening; we blocked that deal.’’ someone did not get the memo, that that gave this Congress bad informa- Well, guess what, there were a couple when you are in the majority you set tion, and then the minute that they of votes before that where they tried to the agenda that comes to the floor. gave the Congress bad information got block it, but procedurally they blocked You raise your hand thumbs up or away with it. the Democrats from doing that. It is thumbs down for your caucus to vote in There were weapons of mass destruc- not who blocked it, it is about how we the way that you want them to vote, tion. Then apologize, well, we got bad got there. when I talk about the Republican ma- information on weapons of mass de- How did an under secretary level in- jority. struction. I am sorry, you know, hey, it dividual make this kind of decision; I think it is important for us to un- happens, but individuals have died. the outsourcing of American Security? derstand that the White House has Now, we have Iraqi troops that are now It happens every day, Ms. WASSERMAN said, oh, we have a strategy for Iraq, being downgraded; they cannot even SCHULTZ. And I can tell you this, ‘‘We and then we find out that they all fight without U.S. troops backing them are standing up to the President.’’ No, along never had a strategy. up. you are not standing up to the Presi- Oh, we do not know anything about Then the Secretary says, well, you dent. But guess what? When all of outing CIA agents. Some folks forgot know, there may be a civil war. There America is standing on this side of the about that. We do not even know the is a civil war going on in Iraq. Let us line and saying, are you representing lady’s name. Later, we find out just say it. Let us put it out there. us or who are you representing, are we through an independent investigative The coalition, you do not hear any- standing up for Dubai? counsel that they knew everything thing about the coalition getting big- What did the President say? I got a about it. ger and greater. No, it is not getting little confused there, Members. I am What are you talking about a port bigger and greater. Matter of fact, the sorry. The President said, well, we deal? We do not have any knowledge of Brits are leaving this year and a num- have got to keep our word. What about this. What is going on on this, someone ber of other countries have said, hey, keeping our word to the American peo- told me in the hall. I mean, they knew you know, I am willing to take the ple on security and health care and all exactly what was going on and the rea- training wheels off the Iraqi Army. those things he talked about during son why it is happening and the reason Let me just say this, Madam Speak- the campaign? And all the Republican why folks are getting away with it. er, because I think that Mr. RYAN laid Members won the majority because Like Secretary Rumsfeld, I am on it out so that everyone can understand. they said, trust us on security, trust us the Armed Services Committee. It is an A new Member of Congress could un- on fiscal responsibility. outright joke, to come before an Armed derstand what you just set out. Don’t get me started on fiscal respon- Services Committee to tell us whatever The bottom line is that trying is not sibility. It is almost like the guy run- they want to tell us, and so shall it be good enough. We need the American ning from the back of the class, who is written, so shall it be done; why are people to chime in and make their an F student, who says I want to be the you asking questions. Matter of fact, I Member of Congress stand up on behalf valedictorian of the class because I say am bothered to come to Capitol Hill of the American people. Mr. RYAN said that I am. Did not work, did not study, and have to respond to the Armed correctly, and backed it up with the did not do the things that he needed to Services that constitutionally you CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, the fact that do to be the top person in the class, but have oversight over the Department of we have a Republican majority that is better yet, because they say it, that Defense. more loyal to an individual riding makes it right.

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What does this mean, Mr. DELAHUNT? the nation of Iraq, there was $8.1 bil- the incompetence. This administration This means if the American people see lion left over from the United Nations has veered so far off to the right. There fit that the Democrats are in charge of Oil-for-Food program. There was an is a stranglehold that the right has on the Congress, that the White House audit done subsequently. Not a single the Republican leadership in this coun- will not be making statements and say- penny of that $8 billion plus can be ac- try. They are so out of the mainstream ing, well, we have said it publicly so counted for. That is outrageous. now. that means you can’t do anything Why haven’t we heard from this Con- Mr. DELAHUNT. Not the right, if I about it, Republican Congress. gress the need to conduct oversight can correct my friend and colleague, And if folks want to talk about a hearings? If the American people were but the far right. Democratic plan in Iraq, it is account- aware of the requests that have been Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. The ability, it is making sure we take these made continuously to do the kind of far right. no-bid contracts and put them on top work that we were elected to do and is Mr. DELAHUNT. Not the traditional of the table and really get down to the not being done, there would be outrage, conservative Republicans that have reason why we are still in Iraq. I am Madam Speaker. made an enormous contribution to this just talking about what I am talking Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. I just country and whom we respect, but the about, Mr. DELAHUNT. I am not saying want to piggyback on your observa- radical neoconservatives. there are some shady deals, but there tions. I am the least senior of the four And it is so interesting now to hear are a number of articles that are out of us. I am a freshman, and about 15 from those that were there right after that are pointing to this. months into my first term. We have the inauguration talking about how at Every day this stuff is coming out, talked many times on this floor in our the first national Security Council Madam Speaker, and I think it is very, 30-something Working Group about the meeting, Madam Speaker, there was very important that we focus in on lack of outrage, the astonishing lack of discussion about war and going to Iraq that. outrage, the deafening silence on the and changing the regime and making it Mr. DELAHUNT. If I can just make other side of the aisle about all these a national priority. an observation, Madam Speaker, I things we are talking about. b 2330 asked my staff to count the number of Why no hearings? Where is the ac- hearings that the International Rela- countability? Why aren’t they demand- Again, if you want to get into com- tions Committee has conducted in ing some answers from this administra- petence, put aside whether you sup- terms of the United Nations and the tion about the results in Iraq, about ported going into Iraq. I happen to be need to reform the United Nations, and how we got into Iraq, about the leadup, opposed because this administration in also hearings that had a focus on the about the fact there were no weapons my view never made a case. But that is so-called Oil-for-Food program. of mass destruction? And how come we irrelevant. Talk about lack of com- Throughout Congress there were doz- haven’t had any hearings on the intel- petence. ens of those hearings. ligence and whether that was manufac- Let me refer you to a story that ap- Do you know how many hearings we tured, or was it shaped around the deci- peared in the New York Times about a have had in the International Rela- sion that was already made clearly by month ago. It states that the American tions Committee on the issue of cor- this administration? Not one hearing. general in charge of training the new ruption that we know is going on in Not one hearing on almost anything Iraqi military after Baghdad fell says Iraq, Madam Speaker? Would you since I have been in the United States the Bush administration strategy to think maybe there have been 20 or 15 or Congress. use those forces to replace departing five? No, there are none, despite re- And what I have noticed, the obser- American troops was hobbled from its peated requests from Members of this vation I want to make is that we have belated start by poor prewar planning House. Not a single hearing into the had a very slow but now more rapid de- and insufficient staffing and equip- corruption that many different sources terioration of our system of checks and ment. The account by Major General have acknowledged is rampant in Iraq balances. This Congress, the Repub- Paul Eaton on January 31, after 33 in the past 31⁄2 years. Not a single one. lican leadership in this Congress could years in the Army, suggests that com- Because this Congress is afraid. This care less about oversight. They would manders in Iraq might by now have Congress is protecting the administra- just cede the whole ball of wax to this been much closer to President Bush’s tion and is abrogating its responsi- administration. This administration goal of withdrawing American forces if bility. has run amuck. That is how I really be- they had not lost so much time in the Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Make lieve the American people feel. This ad- first year to begin building a capable sure we are clear about which part of ministration has been allowed to go Iraqi force. the Congress is afraid and where the unchecked, unresponsive. No one asks I am quoting a decorated American leadership has been exercised on our any questions. hero: ‘‘We set out to man, train and side of the aisle in terms of that over- You know what was really ironic, equip an army for a country of 25 mil- sight and where it has been shunned on what was really interesting, was that it lion with six men.’’ Referring to Gen- the Republican side of the aisle, Mr. appears as though the outrage has eral Eaton, he worked into the autumn DELAHUNT. built on the Republican side of the with a revolving door of individual lone Mr. DELAHUNT. Not a single hear- aisle, our good friends on the Repub- talent that would spend between 2 ing. Not a single hearing, Madam lican side of the aisle. I noticed there weeks and 2 months and never receive Speaker. Not one. was a whole lot of outrage that was even half the 250 professional staff Can anybody, can any Member, Re- cropping up all over during the Dubai members he had been promised. The publican or Democratic, please respond Worlds Port deal. That sense of outrage general’s assessment of the problems and provide an explanation, when there on that side appeared to be in direct he confronted was seconded by Walter have been reports after reports after proportion to the reduction in the Slocumb, sent by the Bush administra- reports, indictments, reports from the President’s polling numbers. The lower tion to Baghdad 6 months to serve as special Inspector General for Iraq re- his numbers got, the more outrage the senior civilian adviser on national construction. It cries out for investiga- there appeared to be. security and defense. tion. It cries out for oversight, Madam I think that it probably would be a Again, Mr. Slocumb, an Under Sec- Speaker. little bit more comforting for most retary in this administration said, ‘‘I You know, when the CPA, the Coali- Americans if the outrage was more have to agree with General Eaton that tion Provisional Authority, came in, consistent about Katrina and its after- it was hard to get the resources we and in the immediate aftermath of the math, about the war in Iraq, about the needed out there. There was not a fall of Saddam Hussein, and began to deficit, about the debt, about the cor- broad enough sense of urgency in administer as a viceroy, if you will, for ruption, about the cronyism, and about Washington.’’

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They set up the atmos- ear, and we are still in Iraq today be- and tell us how this can be positive for phere to allow this administration to cause of their incompetence. our country, for us to be in debt to for- be out of control. Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speak- eign nations. b 2340 er, the real issue is this. We want to I am going to put Canada up here. talk about listening to the military They are our neighbor. They own $57.8 What are the Democrats going to do? commanders on the ground. I heard billion of our debt. We are going to bring them back into time after time again about oh, yes, Taiwan, toys are made there, and control. We are going to make sure whenever our commanders tell us what some American flags are made there, that we have accountability. we need, we will give it to them. Well, too. They own $71.3 billion of our debt. We are going to make sure that folks if it has anything to do with America, The U.K. has decided to take the come to the Hill and talk about why if it had anything to do with Hurricane training wheels off the Iraqi govern- Osama Bin Laden is still running free. Katrina, and all of America saw the ment and withdraw a number of their And without any great deal of fear of video that Michael Brown, of all peo- troops because they know it is time for U.S. troops bearing down upon him ple, said, Mr. President, we think that the Iraqis to stand up for themselves. once upon a time, why is he still out? the levees will break. We think that we They own $223.2 billion of our debt, and Why is he still releasing audiotapes need assistance immediately as it re- climbing. and videotapes and recommending lates to evacuation. We need resources. Folks want to get all concerned, I books for the American people to read Silence. know some folks who fought wars be- to understand him more. Afterwards we have a partisan com- fore, Germany owns $6.57 billion of our The bottom line, Madam Speaker, mittee appointed by the majority, and debt. people like Osama Bin Laden long ago they have findings with no solutions. Korea owns, and I know that is some- should have been tracked down and Madam Speaker, I have a solution thing to our veterans, too, $66.5 billion killed, period. That is just where it is right here right now. The bottom line, of our debt, U.S. debt they own. and that is what we need to move to- if we were in the majority, and this is OPEC nations, and Mr. DELAHUNT, wards. not make believe, this is a possibility, please name a few of the OPEC nations Mr. RYAN. I believe those individuals who are not for us. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I appreciate that. registered to vote are going to register Mr. DELAHUNT. Well, there is Saudi And you know, as we are beginning to to vote to bring about some sort of Arabia. The gentleman remembers wrap up here, I think it is important to change from what is going on right Saudi Arabia because 15 of the 19 hi- make this point, because I am sure you now. jackers were citizens of Saudi Arabia. did, and you guys have experienced this I feel very good Members coming to Those are the 19 hijackers that were re- too. There is a certain level of frustra- the floor and sharing with American sponsible for the deaths of in excess of tion that I have because I feel like our people, not just Democratic folk be- generation is getting dealt a pretty bad cause if I wanted to just share with 3,000 Americans. Saudi Arabia is part hand here. Democratic folk, I would send some of OPEC, and how much money do we Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Kicked sort of blast e-mail out to a Demo- owe OPEC? in the teeth. cratic list of individuals, or I would go Mr. MEEK of Florida. We owe OPEC Mr. RYAN of Ohio. As you just down to the Democratic National Com- $67.8 billion, but let us not leave Iraq showed, we are mortgaging off our fu- mittee and say I just want to do a and Iran and other countries that we ture. This is public debt held by China Webcast and I just want to talk to have concern about where our troops that has quadrupled. We went over that Democrats. are getting sand in their teeth right No, Madam Speaker, we committed now. Let us not leave them out of the earlier in the evening. The debt limit to the American people that we would OPEC nations and allies and people of has been increased by $3 trillion just uphold the Constitution and represent interest. since President Bush has been in, them, if they are Democrat, Inde- We have China, Red China, Com- $450,984,800 and recently almost up to, pendent, nonvoter, Republican, what- munist China, China where U.S. work- almost up to $9 trillion in publicly held ever the case may be. They are going ers are training their replacements in debt. to get representation. On this issue of China to take their jobs, to make them The war, I mean, this administration national security and accountability, unemployed. They own $249.8 billion of is strapping our generation with debt, this administration has moved in an our debt. with war, with lack of investment, unprecedented way and is making his- And Japan, the island of Japan, they with increased tuition costs, increased tory in the wrong areas, putting us in own $682.8 billion of our debt. energy costs, millions of our fellow debt to foreign countries that we have Now let me just say real quick to the citizens without health care. This ad- never been in debt to, but putting us in Members, the Republicans have voted ministration and the Republican Con- debt to where it is going to be very dif- to put this on a credit card. They voted gress is dealing our generation a pretty ficult to get a plan to get out of debt. to put us into debt with interest. The bad hand. We on this side want to pay as we go. Republican majority says we want to And I started telling a lot of these Mr. RYAN knows. Ms. WASSERMAN cut the budget in half by, and I do not student groups that come in and out of SCHULTZ knows, as does Mr. DELAHUNT. know what the new number is, 2010, here, we go to schools and talk, hey, it Once upon a time and youthful indis- 2020. We have balanced the budget. The is going to be our generation’s respon- cretions, hey, I was a little loose with Democrats have balanced the budget. sibility, our life’s work in this Con- the credit cards. I will put my hand up. There is no other party in this House gress, or wherever we may end up, to It happens. But I will tell you this, that can claim that something has try to fix this mess. And that is exactly when those creditors call your house, been accomplished. what it is. they disrespect you from hello. They The bottom line is when these coun- I yield to my friend. do not say, ‘‘May I speak to Mr. tries call in the tab on the United Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Thank MEEK.’’ They say, ‘‘May I speak to States of America, what are they going you. And what just keeps striking me KENDRICK. Is KENDRICK home?’’ That is to say? Are they going to say, sir, about all of what we are saying is that what is going to happen. ma’am? Or are they going to say ‘‘pay it feels enveloped by the stranglehold

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It is that the ide- check out. competence, drives their decisions on ology and the incompetence are so And again, in closing, before my Iraq, drives their decisions on Katrina, intertwined that it doesn’t matter friend wraps this up, I think again this or lack thereof, drives their decisions which Republican you swap in. administration, this Republican Con- on the deficit, on the debt. We have seen the board lit up here gress, has really put the next genera- We talk about incompetence. We talk where you have moderate Republicans, tion behind the 8-ball with the war, about corruption and cronyism and in- arms wrenched behind their back when with the debt, with the income inequal- competence, but you cannot detangle, they are trying to express what is sup- ity that has not been at this level of disentangle their incompetence and posedly their conscience, and instead separation of the richest to the poorest their ideology because the two are they are forced to vote according to since before World War II, and all the intertwined the ideological stranglehold that is other issues we talked about. And I Mr. MEEK of Florida. You are 110 around the neck of the Republican think it is unfair to do that to the next percent right, Ms. WASSERMAN leadership and the Republican Party. generation. SCHULTZ. And so it doesn’t matter who you swap America has always been about mak- We can’t say it enough. The bottom in and out. If the ideology doesn’t ing the next generation better. And, line is the message that we are giving change, which it is clearly not going hopefully, with our advice and counsel, out to the American people and to all to, then you will just get more the this Republican majority will take the Republican majority: As a matter same. Just like you will have more of that and move forward. of fact, we don’t need permission from the same in swapping the individual, If I do not get a chance to tell you the Republican majority to lead; we one individual for another in the White guys, Go Gators. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Thank just need the numbers in this House to House, as the President did today, and lead. And we are leading in many ways. you. Go Gators. what you would see if we didn’t make Mr. MEEK of Florida. To the distin- We call the first play when it comes the change that is so necessary with down to many of the pieces of legisla- guished gentleman from Massachusetts the leadership in this country. and also the gentleman from Ohio and tion that move through this House of I appreciate the opportunity to join Representatives and bringing some the gentlewoman from Florida, I just my colleagues here again in the 30- want to say that our whole reason for level of accountability to it. Some- something Working Group. times we are successful, Madam Speak- coming to the floor is to be able to Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. DELAHUNT, er, in getting an amendment or two share with the Members what is hap- we are making closing comments, sir. onto a piece of legislation because it is pening right now under the Capitol so abundantly clear the reason why Mr. DELAHUNT. You know what I dome, not what happened 6 months they are useful to a piece of legislation. also find disturbing and it really pro- ago, but what is happening today or a But why does it have to be abundantly vokes a certain, let me use the word couple of days ago, and about how we clear? Why can’t it just be good gov- ‘‘disgust.’’ When the administration is can correct ourselves. The other message is letting not only ernance? Why can’t it just be a bipar- criticized, particularly some individ- other Members know, Madam Speaker, tisan approach? uals, rather than speak of the policy, but the American people know that we I will tell you, and I commit, Mr. they speak in a language that refers to ‘‘them’’ or ‘‘those’’ or ‘‘some,’’ never are ready to lead. I always use the foot- RYAN, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. identifying ‘‘them’’ or ‘‘those’’ or ball analogy by saying, I am going to DELAHUNT, when we get in the majority buy DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ a which—I believe the American people ‘‘some.’’ It is a particular trait of Sec- mouthpiece because she is ready to go. will start asking questions and will retary Rumsfeld. Actually, in today’s And I can tell you, there are a number take action against those that are al- Washington Times, there is a story about a speech that the Secretary gave of people, Madam Speaker, who are lowing this history in all the wrong ready to lead. ways to take place, and elect Demo- to military officers at the Army War College. Let me just quote from the Have you ever heard of ‘‘lead or get crats to be able to allow us to come out of the way’’? We are willing to do here and run this House in the way story. ‘‘Defense Secretary Rumsfeld deliv- that. Do you want to talk about plans? that all the American people can be This is just one binder of plans. Do you proud and feel accountable, we will not ered harsh words to war critics yester- day saying, ‘Some view al Qaeda want to talk about innovation? Do you bow down to the strong special inter- want to talk about homeland security? ests and say, well, wait, we have to operatives as victims.’’’ That is really unfortunate, because I would call on Do you want to talk about Iraq? Do take care of them and then we will you want to talk about education? Do the Secretary to have the courage to take care of you. And when we come you want to talk about health care? Do stand up and identify who those down to take care of you, we are going you want to talk about respecting our ‘‘some’’ are. I dare say there is not a to question you about why you need veterans and giving them the health single Member in this House, Madam this assistance. And so I think it is im- care that we said we would give them? Speaker, that would view an al Qaeda portant that we go through that. Do you want to talk about military operative as a victim. That is just sim- As we make closing comments here, families being dealt with in a way that ply disingenuous and certainly I would Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, I don’t know they should be dealt with; and the men suggest demeans the office of the Sec- if you closed but you can go ahead. and women who are in harm’s way, retary of Defense. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. I will equipment for our troops? Do you want close just by saying this. It would be Who are ‘‘some,’’ Madam Speaker? to talk about those things? one thing, and the American people, I Not any American that I know, Madam Well, other folks can talk about it. know, are understanding this and have Speaker. None. But if an American We are ready to act. an ever-growing understanding with wants to criticize this war, this policy, The only thing that is stopping us every day that passes and they observe this mismanagement by this Secretary right now, Madam Speaker, are a cou- this administration and the Republican of Defense, not only are they entitled ple of votes on this floor. And we want leadership here. to do it, Madam Speaker, they are obli- the American people and we want the It would be one thing if they had the gated if they embrace everything that majority to know that we are not on confidence that, you know, they could America stands for. their heels, we are in front of them on just sub out the Republican individuals Mr. RYAN of Ohio. As we wrap up, this issue. And that is the only thing here and sub in another, a different Re- www.housedemocrats.gov/30something. that is stopping us.

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Haas, Clerk of the House re- the other side of the aisle, with all due Mr. DREIER, for 5 minutes, today and ports that on March 17, 2006, she pre- respect to the gentlemen and the gen- March 29 and 30. sented to the President of the United tlewomen on the other side, are going Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, today and States, for his approval, the following to be unelected and we will lead. And March 29. bills. we will show the American people, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, for 5 H.J. Res 47. Increasing the statutory limit Madam Speaker, how we want to gov- minutes, today and March 29 and 30. on the public debt. H.R. 1053. To authorize the extension of ern. Mr. KELLER, for 5 minutes, today. nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade With that, we want to thank the Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, for 5 relations treatment) to the products of Democratic leadership for allowing us minutes, March 31. Ukraine. to be here. Mr. KING of Iowa, for 5 minutes, H.R. 1691. To designate the Department of f today. Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Apple- Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, ton, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘John H. Bradley De- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- today and March 29, 30, and 31. partment of Veterans Affairs Outpatient VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Mr. OSBORNE, for 5 minutes, today. Clinic’’. H.R. 609, COLLEGE ACCESS AND Mr. GUTKNECHT, for 5 minutes, today. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House re- OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2005 Ms. FOXX, for 5 minutes, today. ports that on March 21, 2006, she pre- Mr. BISHOP of Utah (during the Spe- Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, today and sented to the President of the United cial Order of Mr. MEEK of Florida), March 29. States, for his approval, the following from the Committee on Rules, sub- Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, bills. mitted a privileged report (Rept. No. today and March 29. H.R. 4826. To extend through December 31, 109–399) on the resolution (H. Res. 741) f 2006, the authority of the Secretary of the providing for consideration of the bill Army to accept and expend funds contrib- SENATE BILLS REFERRED uted by non-Federal public entities to expe- (H.R. 609) to amend and extend the dite the processing of permits. Higher Education Act of 1965, which Bills of the Senate of the following was referred to the House Calendar and titles were taken from the Speaker’s f ordered to be printed. table, and, under the rule, referred as ADJOURNMENT follows: f Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speak- S. 166. An act to amend the Oregon Re- er, I move that the House do now ad- LEAVE OF ABSENCE source Conservation Act of 1996 to reauthor- ize the participation of the Bureau of Rec- journ. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- lamation in the Deschutes River Conser- The motion was agreed to; accord- sence was granted to: vancy, and for other purposes; to the Com- ingly (at 11 o’clock and 54 minutes Mr. BOSWELL (at the request of Ms. mittee on Resources. p.m.), the House adjourned until to- PELOSI) for today on account of airline S. 1608. An act to enhance Federal Trade morrow, Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at delays. Commission enforcement against illegal 10 a.m. spam, spyware, and cross-border fraud and Mr. CAPUANO (at the request of Ms. f PELOSI) for today. deception, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. GIBBONS (at the request of Mr. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, S. 2447. An act to redesignate the White ETC. BOEHNER) for today on account of offi- Rocks National Recreation Area in the State cial business. of Vermont as the ‘‘Robert T. Stafford White Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive f Rocks National Recreation Area’’; to the communications were taken from the Committee on Resources. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED f 6737. A letter from the Director, Defense By unanimous consent, permission to Research and Engineering, Department of ENROLLED BILL SIGNED address the House, following the legis- Defense, transmitting Notification of intent lative program and any special orders Mrs. Haas, Clerk of the House, re- to obligate funds for an additional project heretofore entered, was granted to: ported and found truly enrolled a bill for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2006 Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program, pursu- (The following Members (at the re- of the House of the following title, which was thereupon signed by the ant to 10 U.S.C. 2350a(g); to the Committee quest of Mr. PALLONE) to revise and ex- on Armed Services. tend their remarks and include extra- Speaker pro tempore, Mr. ADERHOLT. 6738. A letter from the Under Secretary for neous material:) H.R. 4826. An act to extend through Decem- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. ber 31, 2006, the authority of the Secretary of fense, transmitting a letter on the approved Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, for 5 min- the Army to accept and expend funds con- retirement of Lieutenant General Anthony utes, today. tributed by non-Federal public entities to ex- R. Jones, United States Army, and his ad- pedite the processing of permits. vancement to the grade of lieutenant general Mrs. MCCARTHY, for 5 minutes, today. f on the retired list; to the Committee on Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. Armed Services. Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED 6739. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Mr. BISHOP of New York, for 5 min- The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. ment of the Treasury, transmitting the utes, today. semiannual report detailing payments made ADERHOLT, announced his signature to Mr. EMANUEL, for 5 minutes, today. to Cuba as a result of the provision of tele- enrolled bills of the Senate of the fol- Mrs. MALONEY, for 5 minutes, today. communications services pursuant to De- lowing titles: Mr. GRIJALVA, for 5 minutes, today. partment of the Treasury specific licenses, S. 2275. An act to temporarily increase the pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6004(e)(6); to the Com- Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. borrowing authority of the Federal Emer- mittee on International Relations. Mr. BUTTERFIELD, for 5 minutes, gency Management Agency for carrying out 6740. A letter from the Assistant Secretary today. the national flood insurance program. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, (The following Members (at the re- S. 2320. An act to make available funds in- transmitting an annual report required by quest of Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) to revise cluded in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 section 655 of the Foreign Assistance Act of

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Spec., Department of sistance Act, as amended, has exceeded $5 viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting a million for the response to the emergency State, transmitting Copies of international report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- declared as a result the influx of evacuees agreements, other than treaties, entered into form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- from areas struck by Hurricane Katrina be- by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. ernment Reform. ginning on August 29, 2005 in the State of 112b(a); to the Committee on International 6755. A letter from the Political Personnel Oklahoma, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5193; to the Relations. and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of Committee on Transportation and Infra- 6742. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Health and Human Services, transmitting a structure. Department of Defense, transmitting the re- report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- 6765. A letter from the Acting Assistant to port on Measuring Stability and Security in form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- the Secretary for Regulation Policy and Iraq pursuant to Section 9010 of the Depart- ernment Reform. Management, Department of Veterans Af- ment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006, 6756. A letter from the Assistant Secretary fairs, transmitting the Department’s final Pub. L. 109–148; to the Committee on Inter- for Administration and Management, Com- rule—Eligibility for Health Care Benefits for national Relations. petitive Sourcing Official, Department of Certain Filipino Veterans in the United 6743. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Labor, transmitting pursuant to the provi- States (RIN: 2900–AM03) received February for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, sions of the Federal Activities Inventory Re- 13, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to transmitting a report pursuant to the Coop- form (FAIR) Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105–270), the the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. erative Threat Reduction Act of 1993 and the Department’s Inventory of Inherently Gov- 6766. A letter from the Chief, Publications FREEDOM Support Act, pursuant to Public ernmental Activities and Inventory of Com- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Law 103–160, section 1203(d) of Title XII Pub- mercial Activities for 2005; to the Committee Service, transmitting the Service’s final lic Law 102–511, section 502; to the Com- on Government Reform. rule—2006 Calendar Year Resident Popu- mittee on International Relations. 6757. A letter from the Deputy Director for lation Estimates [Notice 2006–22] received 6744. A letter from the White House Liai- Legislative Affairs, Office of the Director of March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- National Intelligence, transmitting a report 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Means. 6767. A letter from the Inspector General, cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting Government Reform. ment Reform. the Board’s budget justification for the Of- 6745. A letter from the Director, U.S. Cen- 6758. A letter from the Office of the Dis- fice of Inspector General for fiscal year 2007, sus Bureau, Department of Commerce, trans- trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a re- prepared in compliance with Office of Man- mitting a copy of two Bureau publications port entitled, ‘‘Certification of the Fiscal agement and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A– entitled, ‘‘Consolidated Federal Funds for Year 2006 Revised General Purpose General 11; jointly to the Committees on Appropria- Fiscal Year 2004 (State and County Areas)’’ Fund Revenue Estimate in Support of the tions, Transportation and Infrastructure, and ‘‘Federal Aid to States for Fiscal Year District’s $331,210,000 General Obligation and Ways and Means. 2004’’; to the Committee on Government Re- Bonds (Series 2005A)’’; to the Committee on form. Government Reform. f 6746. A letter from the Political Personnel 6759. A letter from the President and CEO, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of Overseas Private Investment Corporation, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Health and Human Services, transmitting a transmitting in accordance with Section 645 report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- of Division F of the Consolidated Appropria- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- tions Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108–199, and Sec- committees were delivered to the Clerk ernment Reform. tion 641 of Division H of the Fiscal Year 2005 for printing and reference to the proper 6747. A letter from the Political Personnel Consolidated Appropriations Act, Pub. L. calendar, as follows: and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of 108–447, the Corportation’s report on com- [Omitted from the RECORD of March 16, 2006] Health and Human Services, transmitting a petitive sourcing efforts for FY 2004 and FY Mr. BARTON of Texas: Committee on En- report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- 2005; to the Committee on Government Re- ergy and Commerce. H.R. 4943. A bill to pro- form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- form. hibit fraudulent access to telephone records ernment Reform. 6760. A letter from the Commissioner, So- (Rept. 109–398). Referred to the Committee of 6748. A letter from the Political Personnel cial Security Administration, transmitting the Whole House on the State of the Union. and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of the Adminstration’s annual inventory as re- Health and Human Services, transmitting a quired by Public Law 105–270, the Federal [Filed on March 28, 2006] report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- Activites Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act of Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Rules. form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- 1998 and OMB Circular A–76; to the Com- House Resolution 741. Resolution providing ernment Reform. mittee on Government Reform. for consideration of the bill (H.R. 609) to 6749. A letter from the Political Personnel 6761. A letter from the Executive Secretary amend and extend the Higher Education Act and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of and Chief of Staff, U.S. Agency for Inter- of 1965 (Rept. 109–399). Referred to the House Health and Human Services, transmitting a national Development, transmitting a report Calendar. report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- H.R. 4882. A bill to ensure the proper remem- ernment Reform. ment Reform. brance of Vietnam veterans and the Vietnam 6750. A letter from the Political Personnel 6762. A letter from the Office of Sustain- War by providing a deadline for the designa- and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of able Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and tion of a visitor center for the Vietnam Vet- Health and Human Services, transmitting a Atmospheric Administration, transmitting erans Memorial (Rept. 109–400). Referred to report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of the Committee of the Whole House on the form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; State of the Union. ernment Reform. Shallow-Water Species Fishery by Vessels f 6751. A letter from the Political Personnel Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of [Docket No. 041126333–5040–02; I.D. 022406B] TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED Health and Human Services, transmitting a received March 22, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. BILL report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- 6763. A letter from the Alternate Federal following action was taken by the ernment Reform. Liaison Officer, Patent and Trademark Of- Speaker: 6752. A letter from the Political Personnel fice, Department of Commerce, transmitting H.R. 3127. Referral to the Committee on and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of the Department’s final rule—Clarification of the Judiciary extended for a period ending Health and Human Services, transmitting a Filing Date Requirements for Ex Parte and not later than March 29, 2006. report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- Inter Partes Reexamination Proceedings form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Gov- [Docket No.: PTO–P–2006–0007] (RIN: 0651– f ernment Reform. AC02) received February 28, 2006, pursuant to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 6753. A letter from the Political Personnel 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the and Adv. Comm. Mgmt. Spec., Department of Judiciary. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Health and Human Services, transmitting a 6764. A letter from the Acting Director, bills and resolutions were introduced report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, and severally referred, as follows:

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Mr. BERMAN, Mr. HONDA, Mr. MCNUL- Energy and Commerce, for a period to be By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself and Mrs. TY, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in BIGGERT): Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 5014. A bill to provide for fairness for GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the the Federal judiciary; to the Committee on INSLEE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. ANDREWS, committee concerned. the Judiciary. and Mr. HOLT): By Mr. LINDER (for himself, Mr. LAN- By Mr. BAIRD (for himself and Ms. H.R. 5022. A bill to amend the Foreign As- GEVIN, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. SLAUGHTER): sistance Act of 1961 to provide increased as- MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. H.R. 5015. A bill to prohibit securities trad- sistance for the prevention, treatment, and SIMMONS, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- ing based on nonpublic information relating control of tuberculosis, and for other pur- sissippi, Mr. DICKS, Mr. DENT, Mr. to Congress, and to require additional re- poses; to the Committee on International DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, and porting by Members and employees of Con- Relations, and in addition to the Committee Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas): gress of securities transaction, and for other on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be H.R. 5029. A bill to establish in the Depart- purposes; to the Committee on Financial subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ment of Homeland Security a Domestic Nu- Services, and in addition to the Committees each case for consideration of such provi- clear Detection Office to improve the ability on House Administration, the Judiciary, and sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the of the United States to detect and prevent Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently committee concerned. acts of nuclear and radiological terrorism determined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN (for herself, and to enhance coordination of such efforts consideration of such provisions as fall with- Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. NORTON, Mr. across Federal agencies, and for other pur- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- RANGEL, Mr. OWENS, Ms. LEE, Ms. poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- cerned. SOLIS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. MEEKS of New rity. By Mr. KOLBE: York, and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia): By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan: H.R. 5016. A bill to provide for the ex- H.R. 5023. A bill to amend title XIX of the H.R. 5030. A bill to amend the Nonindige- change of certain Bureau of Land Manage- Social Security Act to repeal the amend- nous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Con- ment land in Pima County, Arizona, and for ments made by the Deficit Reduction Act of trol Act of 1990 to establish vessel ballast other purposes; to the Committee on Re- 2005 requiring documentation evidencing water management requirements, and for sources. citizenship or nationality as a condition for other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- By Mr. SHAYS (for himself and Mrs. receipt of medical assistance under the Med- portation and Infrastructure, and in addition icaid Program; to the Committee on Energy MALONEY): to the Committee on Resources, for a period H.R. 5017. A bill to ensure the implementa- and Commerce. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- tion of the recommendations of the National By Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky (for him- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the self, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the United States; to the Committee on Home- ISRAEL): committee concerned. H.R. 5024. A bill to require annual oral tes- land Security, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. MOLLOHAN: timony before the Financial Services Com- mittees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), H.R. 5031. A bill to extend Corridor O of the mittee of the Chairperson or a designee of Government Reform, Armed Services, the the Chairperson of the Securities and Ex- Appalachian Development Highway System Judiciary, International Relations, Finan- change Commission, the Financial Account- from its current southern terminus at I-68 cial Services, Transportation and Infrastruc- ing Standards Board, and the Public Com- near Cumberland to Corridor H, which ture, Rules, Energy and Commerce, Ways pany Accounting Oversight Board, relating stretches from Weston, West Virginia, to and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be to their efforts to promote transparency in Strasburg, Virginia; to the Committee on subsequently determined by the Speaker, in financial reporting; to the Committee on Fi- Transportation and Infrastructure. each case for consideration of such provi- nancial Services. By Mr. NEY (for himself, Mr. MCNUL- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. WALDEN of Oregon (for him- TY, and Mr. CROWLEY): committee concerned. H.R. 5032. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- self, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. HOOLEY, By Mr. POMBO (for himself, Mr. FRANK enue Code of 1986 to expand the income tax and Mr. DEFAZIO): of Massachusetts, and Mr. YOUNG of H.R. 5025. A bill to protect for future gen- forgiveness for members of the Armed Forces Alaska): erations the recreational opportunities, for- who die as a result of wounds, disease, or in- H.R. 5018. A bill to reauthorize the Magnu- ests, timber, clean water, wilderness and sce- jury incurred while serving in a combat zone son-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Man- nic values, and diverse habitat of Mount to include forgiveness for the last taxable agement Act, and for other purposes; to the Hood National Forest, Oregon, and for other year ending before the wounds, disease, or Committee on Resources. purposes; to the Committee on Resources, injury are incurred; to the Committee on By Mr. WALDEN of Oregon: and in addition to the Committee on Agri- Ways and Means. H.R. 5019. A bill to authorize the Bureau of culture, for a period to be subsequently de- By Mr. ROTHMAN: Reclamation to participate in the rehabilita- termined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 5033. A bill to permit access to certain tion of the Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon, consideration of such provisions as fall with- information in the Firearms Trace System and for other purposes; to the Committee on in the jurisdiction of the committee con- database; to the Committee on the Judici- Resources. cerned. ary. By Mr. HOEKSTRA: By Mr. FORTUN˜ O: By Mr. SANDERS: H.R. 5020. A bill to authorize appropria- H.R. 5026. A bill to designate the Investiga- H.R. 5034. A bill to redesignate the White tions for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and tions Building of the Food and Drug Admin- Rocks National Recreation Area in the State intelligence-related activities of the United istration located at 466 Fernandez Juncos of Vermont as the ‘‘Robert T. Stafford White States Government, the Community Man- Avenue in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the Rocks National Recreation Area’’; to the agement Account, and the Central Intel- ‘‘Andres Toro Building’’; to the Committee Committee on Resources. ligence Agency Retirement and Disability on Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. SERRANO: System, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. JINDAL: H.R. 5035. A bill to provide discretionary mittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). H.R. 5027. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- authority to an immigration judge to deter- By Ms. BERKLEY: enue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against mine that an alien parent of a United States H.R. 5021. A bill to amend the Energy Em- tax proportional to the number of million citizen child should not be ordered removed ployees Occupational Illness Compensation British thermal units of natural gas pro- from the United States; to the Committee on Program Act of 2000 to provide for certain duced by a high Btu fuel facility; to the the Judiciary. nuclear weapons program workers to be in- Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota (for cluded in the Special Exposure Cohort under By Mr. LINDER (for himself, Mr. LAN- himself, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. SMITH of the compensation program established by GEVIN, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. New Jersey, and Mr. GRIJALVA): that Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary, SHAYS, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. THOMPSON H. Con. Res. 365. Concurrent resolution and in addition to the Committee on Edu- of Mississippi, Mr. DICKS, Mr. DENT, urging the Government of China to reinstate cation and the Workforce, for a period to be and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas): all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 5028. A bill to amend the Public remove all legal and political obstacles for each case for consideration of such provi- Health Service Act to improve and expedite lawyers attempting to defend criminal cases

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in China, including politically sensitive as recommended by international Judge H.R. 1505: Mr. FORD. cases, and revise law and practice in China Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park agree- H.R. 1546: Mr. SHAYS. so that it conforms to international stand- ment and a way forward for the Northern H.R. 1558: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and ards; to the Committee on International Re- Ireland Peace Process; to the Committee on Mr. MOORE of Kansas. lations. International Relations. H.R. 1578: Mr. RANGEL. By Mr. PENCE (for himself, Mr. HYDE, By Mr. BISHOP of Utah: H.R. 1582: Mr. FORD, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. Mr. LANTOS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. H. Res. 741. A resolution providing for con- JONES of Ohio, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. BISHOP of SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. BURTON of sideration of the bill (H.R. 609) to amend and Georgia, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. Indiana, Mr. ANDREWS, and Mr. extend the Higher Education Act of 1965. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. MARKEY, FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania): f Mr. PLATTS, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. CASTLE, and H. Res. 736. A resolution expressing the Ms. WOOLSEY. sense of the House of Representatives that ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1621: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. legal action in Afghanistan against citizens Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1634: Ms. HARRIS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SIM- who have already converted or plan to con- were added to public bills and resolu- MONS, Mr. RAHALL, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. HYDE, vert to other religions is deplorable and un- Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. BEAUPREZ. tions as follows: just; to the Committee on International Re- H.R. 1696: Mr. WALSH. lations. H.R. 11: Mr. JEFFERSON and Mr. DAVIS of H.R. 1792: Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. HONDA, Mr. By Mrs. BIGGERT (for herself, Mr. Tennessee. SAXTON, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. H.R. 23: Mr. SHAYS and Ms. GINNY BROWN- BISHOP of Georgia. BASS, Mr. DREIER, Ms. MOORE of Wis- WAITE of Florida. H.R. 1872: Mr. BONNER. consin, Ms. LEE, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. H.R. 47: Mr. BEAUPREZ. H.R. 1951: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. SHAYS, H.R. 97: Mr. STRICKLAND. STRICKLAND, and Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. H.R. 115: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 2034: Mr. RAHALL. HENSARLING, Mr. FEENEY, Mrs. JOHN- H.R. 147: Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. POE, H.R. 2052: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. SON of Connecticut, Mr. RAMSTAD, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and Ms. GINNY H.R. 2103: Mr. PETRI. Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. ENGLISH of BROWN-WAITE of Florida. H.R. 2177: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. H.R. 226: Mr. WOLF. Pennsylvania, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. GAR- PLATTS, and Mr. HALL. H.R. 282: Mr. TOWNS and Mr. MCKEON. RETT of New Jersey, Mr. FITZPATRICK H.R. 2292: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. H.R. 284: Mr. BOUCHER. of Pennsylvania, Mr. HOLT, Mr. H.R. 2351: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 303: Mrs. CAPITO. OWENS, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. H.R. 2369: Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. WALDEN of H.R. 341: Mr. LAHOOD. BAKER, Mr. REICHERT, Ms. MILLEN- Oregon, Mr. ROSS, and Mr. GERLACH. H.R. 354: Mr. CLEAVER. DER-MCDONALD, Mr. TOM DAVIS of H.R. 2429: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD and Mrs. H.R. 356: Mr. CANNON. Virginia, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. AL GREEN CAPPS. H.R. 363: Mr. GONZALEZ. of Texas, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. TIBERI, H.R. 2534: Mr. GERLACH. H.R. 376: Mr. MOLLOHAN and Mr. COSTA. Mr. FORD, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 2567: Mr. SULLIVAN and Mr. FOLEY. H.R. 378: Mr. HONDA and Ms. JACKSON-LEE RYAN of Ohio, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. H.R. 2568: Mr. GORDON. of Texas. GILLMOR, Mr. HONDA, Mr. BACHUS, H.R. 2635: Ms. HARMAN. H.R. 408: Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. WELDON of Penn- H.R. 2669: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 478: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. sylvania, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. CASTLE, H.R. 2671: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 503: Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. LATOU- H.R. 2684: Mr. GERLACH, Mr. RUPPERS- H.R. 517: Mr. MCKEON, Mr. BOREN, and Mrs. RETTE, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. BERGER, and Mr. WYNN. CHRISTENSEN. HOOLEY, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Ms. H.R. 2716: Ms. HARMAN. H.R. 559: Mr. CONYERS. EAN ATERS RANK ASTLE B , Ms. W , Mr. F of H.R. 616: Mr. POMBO. H.R. 2841: Mr. C . Massachusetts, Mr. CLAY, Mr. NEY, H.R. 633: Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 2861: Ms. HERSETH, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. BACA, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of H.R. 697: Mr. DOYLE, Mr. FARR, Mr. WYNN, Mr. ROTHMAN, and Mr. CASE. California, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, Mr. Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. H.R. 2943: Mr. CLEAVER and Ms. MATSUI. CAMPBELL of California, Mr. LYNCH, JEFFERSON, Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 2961: Mr. COSTA. Mr. DENT, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. KAN- H.R. 699: Mr. LYNCH, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. H.R. 2962: Mr. KUCINICH and Mr. PETERSON JORSKI, and Mr. ISRAEL): ROYCE, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. of Minnesota. H. Res. 737. A resolution supporting the BARROW, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, and Mr. H.R. 2963: Ms. CARSON, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. goals and ideals of Financial Literacy MCGOVERN. PAYNE, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. HIGGINS, Month, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 735: Mrs. MALONEY. and Mr. ABERCROMBIE. mittee on Government Reform. H.R. 752: Mr. LYNCH and Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 3127: Ms. MATSUI, Mr. WU, Ms. By Ms. NORTON (for herself and Mr. H.R. 805: Mr. EMANUEL. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, and Mr. GERLACH. CARDIN): H.R. 807: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 3131: Mr. DOYLE. H. Res. 738. A resolution congratulating H.R. 865: Mr. GERLACH. H.R. 3164: Mr. SOUDER. Jason Kamras for his exceptional dedication H.R. 867: Ms. WATSON. H.R. 3255: Mr. MARCHANT. to the students of John Philip Sousa Middle H.R. 881: Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 3307: Mr. GERLACH, Ms. HART, and Mr. School in Washington, D.C., resulting in his H.R. 994: Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. JINDAL, and Mr. WELLER. selection as National Teacher of the Year, TAYLOR of North Carolina. H.R. 3358: Mr. BARROW. 2005–2006, in recognition of his work; to the H.R. 998: Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. H.R. 3385: Mr. INSLEE. Committee on Government Reform. RENZI, Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. SALAZAR, and Mrs. H.R. 3442: Mr. WAXMAN. By Mr. SHAW: MYRICK. H.R. 3476: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. H. Res. 739. A resolution expressing the H.R. 1059: Ms. MCKINNEY and Ms. CARSON. FALEOMAVAEGA, and Mr. MORAN of Virginia. sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 1175: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. H.R. 3478: Mr. SOUDER, Mr. GRIJALVA, and the President should declare lung cancer a H.R. 1182: Ms. WATERS. Mr. SKELTON. public health priority and should implement H.R. 1188: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 3502: Mr. KUCINICH. a comprehensive inter-agency program that H.R. 1204: Mr. SIMMONS. H.R. 3588: Mr. ANDREWS and Mr. ENGLISH of will reduce lung cancer mortality by at least H.R. 1217: Mr. MICHAUD and Mr. ACKERMAN. Pennsylvania. 50 percent by 2015; to the Committee on En- H.R. 1227: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. H.R. 3602: Ms. LEE. ergy and Commerce. SPRATT, and Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 3644: Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsyl- By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- H.R. 1241: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and vania, Mr. WYNN, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsyl- self, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. vania, and Ms. HART. GALLEGLY, Mr. NEAL of Massachu- H.R. 1249: Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 3658: Ms. WATERS, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. setts, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. H.R. 1298: Mr. MCHUGH. WEXLER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. MEEKS PASCRELL, Mr. CROWLEY, Mrs. H.R. 1339: Mr. JINDAL. of New York, and Ms. LEE. MCCARTHY, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. H.R. 1356: Mr. CLEAVER and Mr. BRADY of H.R. 3701: Mr. RANGEL. SWEENEY, Mr. WALSH, Mr. MCNULTY, Pennsylvania. H.R. 3715: Mr. MARSHALL. and Mr. ENGEL): H.R. 1366: Mr. FILNER and Mr. FEENEY. H.R. 3883: Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. H. Res. 740. A resolution calling on the H.R. 1408: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 3888: Mr. WAXMAN. Government of the United Kingdom to im- H.R. 1415: Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 3931: Mr. PLATTS. mediately establish a full, independent, pub- H.R. 1425: Mr. BERMAN. H.R. 4005: Mr. EHLERS, Ms. GINNY BROWN- lic judicial inquiry into the murder of North- H.R. 1471: Mr. LAHOOD and Mr. LEWIS of WAITE of Florida, and Mr. FERGUSON. ern Ireland defense attorney Pat Finucane, Georgia. H.R. 4015: Mrs. SCHMIDT.

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H.R. 4025: Mr. SOUDER, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. SKI, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. HEFLEY, Mrs. BONO, Mr. H. Con. Res. 235: Mr. SMITH of Texas and BOUCHER, Ms. CARSON, Mr. WYNN, and Mr. MARCHANT, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. ALLEN. MCGOVERN. Mr. REICHERT, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. CAPUANO, H. Con. Res. 282: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of H.R. 4033: Mr. MARKEY and Mr. MELANCON. Mr. STRICKLAND, and Ms. CARSON. California, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, and Ms. H.R. 4166: Mr. GORDON. H.R. 4760: Ms. LEE, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, SOLIS. H.R. 4188: Mr. LEACH, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and Mr. SCHIFF. H. Con. Res. 299: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. and Ms. LEE. H.R. 4761: Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. ROGERS of H. Con. Res. 318: Ms. LEE. H.R. 4197: Mr. PALLONE. Michigan, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. ISTOOK, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 342: Mr. MEEKS of New York. H.R. 4200: Mr. HALL and Mr. BOREN. ADERHOLT. H. Con. Res. 346: Mr. STARK, Mr. CUL- H.R. 4211: Mr. OWENS, Mr. WEXLER, and Mr. H.R. 4764: Mrs. BONO, Mr. KUHL of New BERSON, Mr. WU, and Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. AL GREEN of Texas. York, Mr. KUCINICH, and Mr. FOLEY. H. Con. Res. 348: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 4229: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 4772: Mr. CALVERT. H. Con. Res. 355: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, H.R. 4236: Mr. STRICKLAND and Mr. CAL- H.R. 4774: Mr. SOUDER and Mr. BISHOP of Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. MCCOT- VERT. Georgia. TER, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. PAYNE, H.R. 4259: Mr. ABERCROMBIE and Mr. CASE. H.R. 4775: Mr. ALEXANDER and Mr. BAKER. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. NADLER, Mr. H.R. 4264: Mr. POMBO. H.R. 4790: Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, CHANDLER, and Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. H.R. 4298: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. Mr. SOUDER, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 357: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Is- LEACH, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. land, Mr. DELAHUNT, and Mr. GORDON. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. STRICKLAND, and Mr. H.R. 4810: Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. WELDON of H. Res. 127: Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. MATSUI, and SERRANO. Florida, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. H.R. 4332: Mr. OBERSTAR. MARCHANT, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. H. Res. 316: Ms. BEAN. H.R. 4341: Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. BOU- BARTLETT of Maryland, Ms. FOXX, Mr. PENCE, H. Res. 490: Mr. WEXLER, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. STANY, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. Mr. CANNON, Mr. PAUL, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of EVANS, Mrs. MALONEY, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. Virginia, Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr. CULBERSON, ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, and Mr. SCHIFF. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. CALVERT, and Mr. Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. WESTMORELAND, and H. Res. 600: Mr. WAXMAN. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. KINGSTON. H. Res. 605: Mr. KUHL of New York and Mr. H.R. 4372: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mrs. MALONEY, H.R. 4843: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. GARRETT of New Jersey. H.R. 4844: Mr. MILLER of Florida. and Mr. CLEAVER. H. Res. 680: Mr. BURGESS, Mr. LANGEVIN, H.R. 4861: Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 4384: Ms. BALDWIN. and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 4867: Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. H.R. 4390: Mr. CONYERS. H. Res. 688: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. TAYLOR MEEHAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, and H.R. 4399: Mr. GERLACH. of Mississippi, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. COO- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. H.R. 4403: Mr. AKIN. PER. H.R. 4868: Mr. GOODE. H.R. 4413: Mr. SAXTON and Mr. LOBIONDO. H. Res. 699: Mr. POMEROY. H.R. 4882: Mr. DOOLITTLE. H.R. 4434: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H. Res. 700: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. H.R. 4889: Mr. LINDER. H.R. 4435: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. SCHWARTZ of Pennsylvania, and Mr. DAVIS of H.R. 4898: Mr. EVANS, Ms. CARSON, Ms. KIL- H.R. 4460: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Kentucky. PATRICK of Michigan, Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. H.R. 4517: Mr. PAUL and Mr. ALEXANDER. H. Res. 703: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. WELDON of HINCHEY. EE LYBURN ERMAN NGEL H.R. 4542: Ms. L , Mr. C , Ms. H.R. 4900: Mr. OWENS and Mr. BRADLEY of Pennsylvania, Mr. B , Mr. E , Mr. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, New Hampshire. SCHIFF, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, and Mr. Mr. BUTTERFIELD, and Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 4902: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 4547: Mr. CARTER, Mr. MARCHANT, and Mr. BUYER, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. H. Res. 709: Mr. DUNCAN and Mr. BARTLETT Mr. PLATTS. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. MARIO of Maryland. H.R. 4548: Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan. DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. H. Res. 717: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. CONYERS, H.R. 4562: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. HERGER, Mr. Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. SIMMONS, Mr. TANCREDO, and Mr. STARK. HOBSON, Mr. HOYER, Mr. LINDER, Mr. H. Res. 720: Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. AL GREEN H.R. 4565: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MOORE of of Texas, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Kansas, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. NUNES, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. SERRANO, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, and Ms. SCHA- PEARCE, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. Mr. BERMAN, and Mr. GRIJALVA. KOWSKY. PORTER, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. H. Res. 729: Mr. UPTON and Mr. FEENEY. H.R. 4596: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. SODREL, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. WU, and Mr. f H.R. 4619: Mr. CARNAHAN and Mr. HINCHEY. YOUNG of Florida. H.R. 4641: Mr. PAUL and Mr. BOEHLERT. H.R. 4904: Mr. FILNER and Mr. SAXTON. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 4672: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 4917: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4681: Mr. TURNER, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. H.R. 4922: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors RANGEL, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, BROWN of South Carolina, and Mr. ABER- were deleted from public bills and reso- Mr. CRENSHAW, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. KEL- CROMBIE. LER, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. SMITH H.R. 4924: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of lutions as follows: of New Jersey, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. ADER- Texas and Mr. EDWARDS. H.R. 4200: Mr. SAXTON. HOLT, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. H.R. 4937: Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina f PICKERING, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, and Mr. JEFFERSON. Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. BOREN, Mr. GREEN of Wis- H.R. 4949: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. FITZPATRICK AMENDMENTS consin, Mr. KUHL of New York, Mr. RYAN of of Pennsylvania, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. MURPHY, Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- Wisconsin, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. FILNER, Mr. Mr. WEXLER, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. BAKER, Mr. HOLT, Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. TANNER, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of posed amendments were submitted as BURGESS, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. BISHOP of New Texas, Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, Mr. follows: York, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. STRICKLAND, H.R. 609 MICHAUD, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, and Mr. Mr. PICKERING, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. MELAN- OFFERED BY: MR. BLUMENAUER MOORE of Kansas. CON, Mr. BASS, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of title IX of H.R. 4685: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. MOORE of Kan- H.R. 4694: Mr. STARK. sas. the Amendment add the following new sec- tion: H.R. 4712: Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 4953: Mr. MCCOTTER and Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 4715: Mr. CHABOT. H.R. 4962: Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. ACKERMAN, SEC. lll. SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABILITY. H.R. 4736: Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. No later than May 2007, the Secretary of STARK, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. AL GREEN of TOWNS, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. Education shall convene a summit of higher Texas, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. education experts working in the area of sus- BROWN of Ohio. HIGGINS, and Mr. ISRAEL. tainable operations and programs, represent- H.R. 4740: Mr. LATOURETTE, Ms. DEGETTE, H.R. 4976: Mr. BERMAN. atives from the agencies of the Federal Gov- Mr. EHLERS, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, and H.R. 4988: Mr. TANCREDO and Mr. SHAYS. ernment, and business and industry leaders Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 5000: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. GEORGE to focus on efforts of national distinction H.R. 4741: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan and Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. MEEHAN and Ms. that— WELDON of Pennsylvania. WATSON. (1) encourage faculty, staff, and students H.R. 4751: Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 5007: Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. GUTIERREZ, at institutions of higher education to estab- H.R. 4755: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. FILNER, Mr. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. REYES, lish both administrative and educational MORAN of Virginia, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. LIPIN- and Mr. FILNER. sustainability programs on campus;

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IN HONOR OF DR. RUDY achievement resulted in his being named one Through education programs such as the Intel CASTRUITA of 12 ‘‘tech savvy’’ superintendents in the na- Science Talent Search, Intel works to inspire tion by eSchool News. and educate children in communities around HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS In San Diego, we are also proud of Dr. the world in the areas of science, mathematics OF CALIFORNIA Castruita’s notable commitment to national and engineering. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leadership, serving on several national boards One of those finalists was Evan Scott Gawlik, a constituent of the 26th District, who Tuesday, March 28, 2006 including Scholarship America and the pres- tigious Education Research & Development In- attends the Texas Academy of Mathematics Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise stitute. He was nominated by the President of and Science in Denton. This honor will most today to recognize and pay tribute to Dr. Rudy the United States and appointed by Donald certainly serve as a milestone in this young Castruita of California on the occasion of his Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and man’s career as a scientist. retirement as San Diego County Super- Rod Paige, U.S. Secretary of Education, to I extend my sincere congratulations to Evan intendent of Schools. I have known Dr. serve on the President’s Advisory for the De- Scott Gawlik for his efforts and for receiving Castruita since 1994 when he became County partment of Defense Schools, which are mili- this commendable award given by the Intel Superintendent in San Diego and have always tary-based schools overseas. Science Talent Search. His commitment to been impressed by his tireless commitment to He has also built impressive and lasting re- science and to helping others serves as an in- children and the students across the school lationships in the community with our public spiration to all. districts he served. He dedicated his career to schools that includes work with the Greater f furthering the cause of education and to help- San Diego Chamber of Commerce, the His- IN HONOR OF THE 65TH ANNIVER- ing our kids learn. panic Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Prior to his appointment as Superintendent SARY OF THE UNITED SERVICE United Way/CHAD, the San Diego YMCA, the ORGANIZATION in San Diego, he served with great distinction Natural History Museum, Laurels for Leaders, for six years as superintendent of the Santa and the California Center for the Arts. Ana Unified School District where he was rec- His work on behalf of California’s children HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO ognized for his tremendous leadership and in- and our schools has made a real difference IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES novation. Among the recognition his leader- across our state, and we all owe him a great ship has brought to local schools are several debt of gratitude for championing these Tuesday, March 28, 2006 highly coveted California School Boards Asso- issues. It is hard to imagine substantive dis- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ciation Golden Bell Awards for leading edge cussions of education policy in our state with- honor, recognition and celebration of the 65th efforts to address the educational needs of out Dr. Castruita involved. He has provided Anniversary of the United Service Organiza- students, the Federal Blue Ribbon Schools me with tremendous guidance and advice on tion (USO), a non-profit, civilian organization designation and California Distinguished these important issues on countless occasions established in 1941. Since then, the USO has Schools designation. He has also received the and his wise counsel will be missed. I wish filled a void in the lives of men and women prestigious Marcus Foster Award from the As- both he and his family well in his retirement. serving in the U.S. military, by providing them sociation of California School Administrators Dr. Castruita continues a lasting and impres- with entertainment, recreation, support serv- and in 1992, he was named California’s Su- sive legacy of commitment to public education ices and the priceless sense of connection to perintendent of the Year. within California and across the country as he home. As a San Diegan with deep roots in the begins other endeavors that will undoubtedly In 1941, the USO was incorporated in the public schools there, I took great pride in the contribute to the well being of children and State of New York. By 1944, USOs had been role that Dr. Castruita played as Chair of the public education. established in more than 3,000 locations statewide effort to set standards for high Thank you very much Mr. Speaker for allow- across the country, held aloft by its volunteer school graduates in the state of California. ing me this time to honor such a great leader membership. President Franklin Delano Roo- This endeavor was perhaps the most impor- and important figure to education. sevelt, who initially challenged six non-profit tant state education reform of the past several f organizations to form a military support organi- decades. He also served on the State Super- zation, became the first USO Honorary Chair- intendent’s Advisory Committee for imple- CONGRATULATING EVAN SCOTT person—a role accepted by every President menting the Public School Accountability Act GAWLIK ever since. The mission of the USO has re- of 1999, a law that helped to instill rigorous mained unwavering: To serve the spiritual, so- standards into the curriculum and educational HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS cial, welfare, educational and entertainment delivery system throughout the state. OF TEXAS needs of the men and women of the United He also served on the Governance Task IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States Armed Forces. Force of the statewide committee to develop a Over the years, thousands of entertainers, Master Plan for Education, and State Reading Tuesday, March 28, 2006 famous and unknown, have volunteered their First Committee. Dr. Castruita’s abiding per- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to time and efforts to perform to grateful audi- sonal commitment to eradicating illiteracy congratulate Evan Scott Gawlik of Denton on ences on U.S. military bases around the across our community has made the San his commitment, contribution and success as world. From the legendary music of Duke Diego County Office of Education a beacon in a finalist in this year’s Intel Science Talent Ellington to the manic comedy of Robin Wil- literacy programs and distinguished him as a Search. liams, the USO tradition has carried on. The prominent leader in this important Issue. The Intel Science Talent Search is a brilliant legacy of volunteerism that illuminates I have had the pleasure, along with a num- science competition for high school seniors. the life of the late Bob Hope, whose name is ber of state leaders including governors from Intel is committed to encouraging and devel- synonymous with the USO, is carried on our state and other state constitutional officers oping America’s brightest youths so that they through the song, dance and comedy of every to utilize the San Diego County Office of Edu- may well be on the road to becoming tomor- volunteer who continues to keep the spirit of cation’s state-of-the-art regional technology row’s elite scientists. As an Intel STS finalist, hope alive for our men and women serving center that exists today because of Dr. Mr. Gawlik is displaying to the world that he our country far from home. Castruita’s efforts. His enthusiasm and interest has exceptional promise and has the potential Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in cutting-edge technology to lift student to become one of tomorrow’s great scientists. in honor and recognition of the volunteers,

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ESHOO have traveled thousands of miles, crossing OF CALIFORNIA perilous borders and lands of strife, to uplift PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their morale and reenergize the spirit of count- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 less American soldiers around the world. On HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to behalf of the memory of Bob Hope and the OF CALIFORNIA honor an extraordinary American, Eli Segal, collective service of every volunteer—Thanks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who passed away on February 20, 2006 at the for the Memories. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 age of 63. f Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, Eli Segal was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1943. HONORING THE 55TH ANNIVER- during rollcall vote No. 67 on the motion to in- He graduated from Brandeis University in SARY OF THE UNITED STATES struct conferees on H.R. 4297, I was on a 1964 and received a law degree from the Uni- MILITARY ACADEMY CLASS OF leave of absence due to illness. Had I been versity of Michigan in 1967. 1951 present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. Segal began his political involvement in 1968 when he joined Senator Eugene f McCarthy’s presidential campaign. Even HON. TOM DAVIS TRIBUTE TO ROBERT A. FREY though Senator McCarthy lost, Mr. Segal was OF VIRGINIA not deterred. He went on to serve in key posi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BILL SHUSTER tions on several Democratic presidential cam- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 paigns, culminating with the 1992 campaign of OF PENNSYLVANIA President Clinton, which was Eli Segal’s first Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to commemorate the 55th anniver- presidential campaign victory. sary of the U.S. Military Academy Class of Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Mr. Segal served as Assistant to the Presi- 1951. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dent in the Clinton White House, and within The Class of 1951 has many noteworthy honor Robert A. Frey, the 2006 Boy Scouts of months established the Corporation for Na- members such as the first black four-star Gen- America Frontier District Honoree. Robert Frey tional Service, now known as AmeriCorps. Be- eral in the U.S. Army, Roscoe Robinson, a has dedicated over 30 years of service to Boy cause of his superb skills and management, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Edward C. Scout Troop 127 and served for 29 years as the once controversial program became an ac- Meyer, David M. Abshire a NATO ambassador chairman of the Troop Committee. Robert will claimed success. Four hundred thousand and Special Counsel, and Bill Richardson who be recognized at the Boy Scouts of America young Americans enrolled in the program and served as the Commander of the Army’s Frontier District Annual Fundraising Breakfast helped to improve their communities and their Training and Doctrine Command. Buzz Aldrin, for his contributions to the organization and country. Mr. Segal also took an active interest one of the first two men to land on the moon his community. in City Year, another service program he also graduated with this profound group. Robert has dedicated his life to serving his eventually chaired. At the request of Nelson The Class of 1951 has produced 3 four-star community and his country. He served as a Mandela, he helped launch City Year in South generals, 7 three-star generals, 12 two-star member of the U.S. Army in the Southwest Africa. generals and 4 one-star generals. In addition, Pacific for nearly 3 years, followed by 31 When President Clinton signed welfare re- the Class of 1951 has earned 5 Distinguished years of employment at Letterkenny Army forms into law in 1996, Mr. Segal took on the Service Crosses, 6 Distinguished Defense Depot in Chambersburg, PA. He has also challenge of creating opportunities for former Service Medals, over 100 Purple Hearts, and taken an active role in the Presbyterian welfare recipients who were now required to over 60 Silver Stars. The Class of 1951 also Church of Falling Spring, serving as a deacon, work. He began asking American companies has approximately 200 Combat Infantry ruling elder, Sunday school teacher, and youth to make commitments to hire former welfare Badges, 100 Distinguished Flying Crosses and group advisor. recipients, and his ‘‘welfare-to-work partner- over 50 Distinguished Service Medals. In addition to his contributions to the U.S. ship’’ grew from five companies to 20,000. As The Class of 1951 played a major role in Army and his church, Robert devoted much of he did with AmeriCorps, Mr. Segal left a great securing the safety and security of the people his life to guiding hundreds of Boy Scouts, legacy with the success of welfare reform. Mr. Segal is survived by his wife Phyllis, his of the U.S. during a critical period in our his- leading backpacking trips and teaching them son Jonathan, his daughter Mora, two grand- tory. The class participated in the inaugural about the outdoors. Robert served as chair- children, and his brother Alan. parade of President Harry S. Truman, and the man of the Troop Committee from 1976 until Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me funeral processions of General John Pershing 2005, an almost unheard of length of service in honoring an outstanding American and an and General Henry Arnold. The Class of 1951 in which he provided direction to Scouts, extraordinary public servant. We extend our also participated in the wars of Korea and counseling them through the Eagle Scout deepest sympathy to Eli Segal’s family and we Vietnam with direct participation in The Battle process and teaching them life skills. pay tribute to a life filled with values and con- of Pork Chop Hill in Korea, the battles con- Known as ‘‘Pop’’ to the hundreds of kids he tributions to the country he loved and served nected to the Tet Offensive in Vietnam and has led, Robert Frey illustrates the important so well. He made our Nation stronger and I the Cambodian operations in mid–1970. Most and rewarding role community members play consider myself blessed to have known him notably a majority of the class of 1951 saw in the lives of children. He has been recog- and worked with him. combat during the Cold War. The class as- nized for his exceptional service with the Fron- sisted in many new initiatives that were tested tier District Award of Merit, the Keystone Area f and implemented during this period. The class Council Silver Beaver Award, and the National PERSONAL EXPLANATION supported efforts during the Cold War, by as- Council/Presbyterian Church USA God and sisting in the introduction of the nuclear age to Service Award. HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS the Armed Forces, participating in the activi- Robert has enthusiastically committed his OF CALIFORNIA ties to secure the Berlin Wall and additional life to helping others, serving his country, his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES activities involved or related to the Cuban Mis- community, and his church. The citizens of sile Crisis. Chambersburg, the Presbyterian Church of Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to com- Falling Spring, and the hundreds of boys he Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, mend and congratulate the U.S. Military Acad- has guided throughout his service as a Scout during rollcall vote No. 64 on the motion to re- emy Class of 1951 on all of its contributions leader would like to join me in thanking him for commit H.R. 4939 with instructions, I was on

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DAVIS OF TEXAS Mr. Keeling was a founding member of the OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 15 of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Cleveland. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in honor, gratitude and remembrance of Mr. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Chairman, congratulate Mr. Leon H. Brachman, who for Clayton E. Keeling, Jr. I extend my deepest during rollcall vote No. 59 on the Conaway his steadfast service on the Baylor All Saints condolences to his daughter, Lindsay Keeling, amendment to H.R. 4939, I was on a leave of Hospital Board, has been selected to receive to his dearest friends, Marie Sudduth, Jack absence due to illness. Had I been present, I the Centennial Heritage A ward. Beech and Greg and Janet Tulley; and to his would have voted ‘‘no.’’ The Centennial Heritage Award recognizes extended family and numerous friends. Mr. f individuals and corporations that support the Keeling’s sacrifice, courage and service that TRIBUTE TO ANDY’S ARMY All Saints Health Foundation with major con- he offered on behalf of our Nation and on be- tributions, as well as past hospital chiefs of half of the veterans of our community, has HON. BILL SHUSTER staffs, and foundation and board chairs. These truly made a positive difference and will be OF PENNSYLVANIA individuals who represent the leadership of the honored and remembered for all time. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hospital for the past 100 years are honored f with Centennial stars. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVER- Leon Brachman has diligently served on the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to SARY OF WEST SPRINGFIELD Baylor All Saints Hospital Board since 1958. In honor Andy’s Army, a children’s volunteer or- ELEMENTARY his tenure as a board member, the All Saints ganization in Connellsville, PA. During their Health Foundation has enjoyed many expan- last week of school vacation, members of sions and advancements. In 1959, All Saints HON. TOM DAVIS Andy’s Army sacrificed swimming in the pool moved to a new facility and increased its num- OF VIRGINIA and playing outside to raise $10,000 for vic- ber of beds from 110 to 365. The Carter Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tims of Hurricane Katrina. habilitation Center opened for cardio-pul- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Andy’s Army, formed after the death of An- monary and rehabilitation services in 1979. In drew Peperak, a 26-year military veteran, per- addition, the first liver transplant in Fort Worth Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I forms community service in the Connellsville was performed at Baylor All Saints in 2002. rise today to recognize the 40th Anniversary of area. In late August, the members collected Mr. Brachman steadfast dedication to im- West Springfield Elementary located in Spring- money to donate to the American Red Cross provement and vision to Baylor All Saints has field, Virginia. Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The group sold benefited many. Today, he remains a promi- West Springfield Elementary, like all Fairfax bottled water at a community parade and col- nent figure by setting a high standard of excel- County public schools, has a commitment to lected money at two busy city intersections for lence and encouraging others. His compas- excellence, and the students, parents, and three days. They set their goal at $10,000 and sion, drive and determination for the better- staff of West Springfield are all dedicated to did not give up until they achieved it. ment and quality of service at Baylor All Saints having each student reach their highest poten- After accomplishing their goal, Andy’s Army Hospital should be emulated. tial. To kick off the celebration of their 40th was invited to Heinz Stadium to present the I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. year of excellence, tonight the WSES students donation to Red Cross representatives. The Leon H. Brachman on receiving the Centen- will perform a night of patriotic music. The pro- kids were greeted by members of the Pitts- nial Heritage Award and commend his perse- gram is entitled ‘‘Songs of America’’, and each burgh Steelers football team. Inspired by their verance and desire to make Baylor All Saints grade level will perform a song, and the enthusiasm and hard work, Pittsburgh Steel- Hospital a symbol of quality health care. school ensemble will close the night’s celebra- ers’ wide receiver Hines Ward matched their f tion. In addition, on May 31st, the school will contribution and donated another $10,000 to hold an open house to reunite old friends and the relief fund. IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF enjoy art displays and refreshments. CLAYTON E. KEELING, JR. The kids of Andy’s Army have exhibited West Springfield Elementary School’s com- compassion and determination to help others mitment to excellence has extended outside who are less fortunate than themselves. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH the classroom and into the community. For the Andy’s Army participants Alex Peperak, OF OHIO second year, West Springfield Elementary is Charles Peperak, Luke Peperak, Elizabeth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES holding its Wellness Walk on April 5th to ben- Sparks, Andrew Sparks, Nicole Sparks, Tyler efit Sickle Cell Anemia. Last year’s walk raised Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Sparks, Ray Craig, John Eutsey, Ashleigh funds for lymphoma research. In addition, the Eutsey, McKenzie Wildey, Cassie May, Court- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in school has a chess club, and a Just-Say-No ney McClain, Katie Wilbur, Ashleigh Hawk and honor and remembrance of Clayton E. Club in which fourth and fifth graders promote Tiffany Sherbondy all deserve our thanks and Keeling, Jr., devoted father, Vietnam War Vet- ways to resist negative peer pressure. The congratulations on their hard work to give an eran, and friend and mentor to countless peo- parents, teachers, and staff of the West extraordinary $10,000 contribution to the vic- ple throughout our community. Springfield Elementary community get involved tims of Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Keeling grew up in the City of Cleve- in various activities including the Fun Fair, f land. He honorably served our Nation for 4 which raises money for the school, and years as a member of the United States Ma- BINGO nights which allow the school commu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION rine Corp, retiring in 1969 at the rank of Cor- nity to gather for a night of fun. poral. His courageous tour of duty in Vietnam Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS was recognized with a Purple Heart Medal, the West Springfield Elementary School fac- OF CALIFORNIA National Defense Service Medal and a Viet- ulty and staff for the immeasurable contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nam Service Medal. tions that they have made to the community Mr. Keeling’s lifelong dedication to and by shaping today’s youth and tomorrow’s fu- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 focus on assisting United States Veterans was ture. I congratulate the school on its many Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Chairman, clearly reflected throughout his professional successes over the last 40 years, and I wish during rollcall vote No. 58 on the Millender-

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BURGESS community has not wavered. They continue to Tuesday, March 28, 2006 OF TEXAS channel their social activism into numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES civic endeavors, including their volunteer ef- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Chairman, during rollcall vote No. 57 on the Neugebauer Tuesday, March 28, 2006 forts on behalf of the University Settlement, The Broadway School of Music and the Arts, amendment to H.R. 4939, I was on a leave of Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and the Cleveland Sight Center. absence due to illness. Had I been present, I honor John Peter Smith Hospital as it cele- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me would have voted ‘‘no.’’ brates 100 years. JPS has been serving the in honor, gratitude and recognition of Rev. Dr. f citizens of Tarrant County since its humble be- Joseph Skrha, as we join with his family and ginnings in 1906. friends to celebrate his 80th birthday. Dr. CONGRATULATING THE TEXAS John Peter Smith Hospital has always re- Skrha’s keen mind, compassionate heart and WESLEYAN BASKETBALL TEAM tained its identity and mission to providing gentle energy continues to inspire, energize charitable care. Starting with a very small staff and strengthen the lives of the residents of HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS and limited space, JPS has tirelessly com- North Broadway and far beyond—including my OF TEXAS mitted itself to the improvement of their pa- own. I wish Dr. Skrha an abundance of health, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tients’ health. peace and happiness in his continued journey Tuesday, March 28, 2006 In the past 20 years alone John Peter Smith of faith and hope, today and for all time. Hospital has expanded outside the confines of f Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the typical hospital. They have opened an recognize the superior performance of the AIDS clinic, a women’s center and other mul- TRIBUTE TO THE ACCOMPLISH- Texas Wesleyan Basketball Team on their vic- tiple clinics across the county. Most recently, MENTS OF RAYMOND FLOYD tory over Oklahoma City for the National Asso- John Peter Smith Hospital has established a ciation of Intercollegiate Athletics’ Division I new hospital with 30 beds in south Arlington. HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD Men’s Basketball Championship at Municipal Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I OF GEORGIA Auditorium. stand here today to celebrate John Peter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The unseeded Rams won the final game Smith Hospital for its 100th anniversary of ac- 67–65 to become the NAIA Division I Men’s Tuesday, March 28, 2006 tively providing quality health care to the thou- Basketball Championship. The victory came sands in need. As their representative, as a Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today when the Rams’ senior guard, Ben Hunt, hit a doctor and as a citizen of the 26th Congres- to pay tribute to Raymond Floyd for his serv- three-point shot with 0.2 seconds remaining in sional District, I am grateful for JPS Hospital’s ice to our Nation, the game of golf and the the game. Senior forward Trevor Meier man- service. Masters Tournament. Few events in the world aged to tie the score at 64–64 which paved f of sports can compare to the pageantry, beau- the way for Texas Wesleyan’s climatic finish. ty and grace of the Masters Tournament in Additional honors came to individual team IN HONOR OF REV. DR. JOSEPH Augusta, GA. And there are even fewer indi- members when Evan Patterson was selected SKRHA viduals who have contributed to that prestige as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and as much as Raymond Floyd. Head Coach, Terry Waldrop, was named the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Early in his career Raymond Floyd became Rawlings-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball OF OHIO a role model for young people with his dedica- Coach of the Year. The championship victory IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to the game of golf, his family, and family marked the first NAIA Division I Championship values. for Texas Wesleyan. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Raymond was inducted to the World Golf This victory was a combined effort and Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Hall of Fame in 1989. In 1992, he was hon- would not have been possible if it was not for honor and recognition of Rev. Dr. Joseph ored as Golf World’s ‘‘Man of the Year.’’ Then, the incredible sense of teamwork put forth by Skrha, as family and friends gather to cele- in 1994, the Floyd family was named ‘‘Golf’s all athletes. brate his 80th birthday and his continued love Family of the Year’’ by Golf Week magazine. I extend my sincere congratulations to Head and devotion to his North Broadway neighbor- Raymond Floyd’s record in golf includes 62 Coach Terry Waldrop, Texas Wesleyan Presi- hood in Cleveland, Ohio. victories worldwide. He won two PGA Cham- dent Harold Jeffcoat, as well as the members Dr. Skrha’s joyous life is centered around pionships, one Masters Championship, and of the Texas Wesleyan Basketball Team. I am family, faith and community. His closest con- one U.S. Open Championship. He played in honored to serve as their U.S. Representative. fidant, his wife of nearly fifty-two years, Betts, eight Ryder Cup competitions and served as f along with their children—Joseph Ray, Betsy, captain for another Ryder Cup Team. He John, the memory of their beloved son, Paul, holds numerous scoring and course records. TRIBUTE TO MR. TIM CHESLEY his son-in-law Daniel, daughter-in-law Patricia He is also the only player to win on both the and grandchildren, Katie, Christopher, Re- PGA and Senior PGA Tour in the same year. HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR becca and Nathaniel—are the guiding stars of He has also joined the legendary Sam Snead OF NORTH CAROLINA his life, illuminating a path they walk to- in winning during each of his four decades on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether—a journey of hope, strength and heal- the professional tour. ing that he continues to share with the resi- In addition to his accomplishments playing Tuesday, March 28, 2006 dents of the North Broadway community. on the course, Raymond Floyd has made a Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- Dr. Skrha was born, raised and still lives on name for himself in the art of golf course de- er, I am pleased to recognize the fine work Broadway Avenue in Cleveland—in the heart sign. His understanding of the game of golf, and achievements of one of my constituents in of the neighborhood that he’s served his entire combined with a desire to create courses that Western North Carolina, Mr. Tim Chesley. Mr. life. He graduated with honors from both John are both beautiful and challenging has re- Chesley serves as an engineer for the Na- Carroll University and Loyola University Med- sulted in numerous quality golf courses. tional Forests in North Carolina and recently ical School, completed his residency at St. Mr. Speaker, Raymond Floyd is among the earned the U.S. Forest Service’s National Alexis Hospital then focused on establishing a names of the other greats in golf history. His Managerial Engineer of the Year award.

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BURGESS f the past 22 years merits this award,’’ wrote OF TEXAS TRIBUTE TO VIOLA VAN DORIN Forest engineer Lynn Hicks in the nomination IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES letter. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Mr. Chesley was selected as the deputy HON. MIKE ROGERS planning chief and engineering liaison, when Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF MICHIGAN an incident command team was formed, after recognize Daniel McPherson who, due to his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES flooding from the hurricanes wrecked havoc superior performance, received the Texas As- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 on Forest Service lands over a two-week pe- sociation of Basketball Coaches 2A honor as Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I riod sixteen months ago. Working six days a Player of the Year after scoring 26 points in rise to honor the accomplishments of Viola week, he coordinated the planning, design, re- the Lions’ semifinal win over Tahoka High Van Dorin, who served in the armed forces as construction, and contract administration for School. a nurse during the Second World War. the repair of hundreds of miles of National As one of Ponder High’s leading basketball Viola Van Dorin, as well as her late hus- Forest roads and trails and for nearly 50 players, Daniel, a 6–2 senior forward, man- band, Forrest Van Dorin, both valued their pa- bridges as well as for campgrounds, fisheries, ages to give his absolute best efforts when the triotic obligation to enlist in our nation’s military offices and other Forest Service facilities. team requires it most. He is aware that victory shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Mr. Chesley continues to coordinate the ad- is a combined effort and would not have been After her exemplary service in the Army Nurse ministration of contracts that will exceed $35 possible if it was not for the incredible sense Corps, Viola devoted herself to preserving the million, and in July he helped secure another of teamwork put forth by all athletes. memory of World War II by donating more $5.5 million in Emergency Relief of Federally I extend my most sincere congratulations to than 240 items to the Michigan Historical Mu- Owned Roads funding. He was also respon- Daniel McPherson and wish him the best of seum in Lansing. She currently lives in Jack- sible for the recruitment, training and super- luck in his academic and athletic career. son, Michigan. vision of more than 150 engineering employ- f Violet began her career as a nurse, grad- ees who have come to North Carolina, from uating from the Sparrow Hospital School of TRIBUTE TO AGNES DALE SMITH across the country on temporary assignment, Nursing in 1935. She worked at the Michigan to assist with the storm recovery effort. As a State College Hospital, and then moved on to manager for most of his career, he has super- HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON private practice with Dr. Kenneth Hodges and vised more than 30 people, including trainees, OF ILLINOIS Dr. Kenneth Johnson. She excelled as both an technicians and professionals. He is currently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES office receptionist and an assistant to the phy- supervising seven engineering trainees, who Tuesday, March 28, 2006 sicians. Vi had the opportunity to even star in were sent to North Carolina for one year in a film during the prewar period, a documen- support of the hurricane damage recovery Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise tary called The Case History of Lucy X, which work. today because on April 2, 2006, Agnes Dale was the first to educate the public and medical A native of Conway, New Hampshire, Mr. Smith will celebrate her 100th birthday. Those professionals on the contagious disease tuber- Chesley received his bachelor’s degree in Civil who know and love her call her ‘‘Aggie’’ and culosis. Engineering from the University of New Hamp- she was born in Willow Hill, Illinois, in 1906. In 1942, Vi was commissioned as a Second shire, and his Master’s Degree in Civil Engi- Such longevity is truly special and certainly Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and as- neering and Transportation Planning from the deserves to be recognized and respected. It is signed to Torney General Hospital in Palm University of California at Berkeley. In addition truly amazing to think of all that America has Springs, California. There she met her future to his professional responsibilities, he has experienced in the past century and to know husband, then a dashing young Sergeant in taken the lead on several major community that Aggie has witnessed it all. the Army. They married on June 7, 1943, and projects, including raising funds and con- In 1925, Aggie graduated from Robinson their marriage lasted until Forrest’s death in structing playgrounds for Asheville’s Ken- High School in Robinson, Illinois, where she 2003. ilworth community and for Glenn C. Marlow El- served as Vice President of her senior class. In 1944, Vi was assigned to the 82nd Gen- ementary School in Hendersonville. He is a She also wrote for the school newspaper and eral Hospital unit and transported to Wales member of the Board of Directors for the played intramural basketball and field hockey. where the unit helped rehabilitate wounded Asheville Kiwanis Club where he has been a On October 16, 1930, Aggie married Victor L. soldiers. Before the end of the War, Vi was member for more than ten years. Smith. They would have one daughter, Emily promoted to First Lieutenant and received sev- Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues in the Carol. Aggie went on to earn her Associate in eral citations: the American Theater Ribbon, House will be most appreciative of Mr. Science degree from Vincennes University in three Overseas Service Bars and a Victory Chesley’s devotion and hard work at the 1967. Aggie then studied at Trinity College in Medal. She and her husband were reunited in United States Forest Service. I am proud to Dublin during the summer of 1969. She also 1946, and they settled down in the Lansing announce that he will be presented the U.S. studied at American University in Washington area. She and Forrest had a son, Ken Van Forest Service’s National Managerial Engineer D.C. as well as four other mid-western loca- Dorin, as well as three grandchildren: Re- of the Year award at a formal ceremony in tions, including Lincoln Trail College in Robin- becca Louise, Natalie Ann and Robert Ken- Washington, DC on April 3, 2006. son, Illinois. neth. f During her life, Aggie has seen and experi- Violet’s service in both the military and the enced much. For instance, she was appointed medical field has demonstrated her commit- PERSONAL EXPLANATION as a Volunteer Services Director during World ment to serving our nation, caring for others, War II and traveled to Chicago on three occa- and preserving historical treasures. She HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS sions to attend conferences. She also wit- should also be commended for her tireless de- OF CALIFORNIA nessed the investiture of Prince Charles in votion to preserving the memory of World War IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wales. Aggie has attended four Republican II and honoring the sacrifices of our veterans. National Conventions in her lifetime. She was Across Michigan’s counties and communities, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 elected National Vice President of Delta Theta her legacy will be realized long into the future. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Chairman, Tau philanthropic sorority. Aggie also proudly I am pleased to know her remarkable story, during rollcall vote No. 56 on the Sabo served the Illinois Daughters of the Revolution and to share it with my Congressional col- amendment to H.R. 4939, I was on a leave of as Division VI director for two years. In 1987, leagues.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4192 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 28, 2006 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me HONORING THE LIFE OF Additionally, we affirm the innumerable con- in honoring Violet Van Dorin, a citizen and a ALPHALONIA P. ‘‘PEACHES’’ GWYN tributions that Greek Americans have made to veteran truly deserving of our respect and ad- the United States. Their independence and miration. HON. STEVE ISRAEL creativity have been an essential component f OF NEW YORK of the American success story, adding im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES measurably to our economic strength. Greek PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, March 28, 2006 American cultural values have enriched our communities and added to the diversity we HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor cherish as Americans. I hope that you will join OF CALIFORNIA the memory of Alphalonia P. ‘‘Peaches’’ Gwyn me in saluting Greece and Greek Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Winston Salem, North Carolina. in this 185th anniversary of Greek Independ- We rely on a great number of people, in ad- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 ence Day. dition to the members of our staff, to do our Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Chairman, jobs as members of Congress. The people we f during rollcall vote No. 55 on sustaining the work with twice a week to help us get to and ruling of the chair with regard to the point of from our districts become part of the extended TRIBUTE TO BEA WATSON order against the DeLauro amendment to H.R. network of support that helps us fulfill our du- 4939, I was on a leave of absence due to ill- ties. ness. Had I been present, I would have voted One of those people was Peaches Gwyn. A HON. JOE BACA ‘‘no.’’ dedicated employee of US Airways, Peaches OF CALIFORNIA f always had a smile and a friendly voice at US IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Airways’ Capitol Desk. Peaches was tireless, TRIBUTE TO DAVID MITCHELL making sure that members of Congress were Tuesday, March 28, 2006 able to get back to their districts and serve Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY their constituents. She handled herself with rise today in tribute to a most distinguished OF CALIFORNIA grace and aplomb on the phone with staff member of the Fontana community and my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members under pressure to get their bosses dear friend, Bea Watson. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 on the first flight possible. In recognition of Bea’s outstanding achieve- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I have heard of the help she offered through my schedulers over the years who were sorry ments and contributions to our community, I honor David Mitchell of Pt. Reyes Station, am pleased to share with you a few of her nu- California, who recently retired after 30 years to learn that she recently succumbed to can- cer. Her coworkers told us that Peaches merous recognitions, including the honor of as the editor and publisher of the Point Reyes over twenty-two prestigious awards. These in- Light. The Light has covered community activi- fought cancer every step of the way, never giving up. She wanted to keep busy and go clude two esteemed Congressional Awards, ties, misdeeds, and controversies in the rural the Fontana PTA Council Award, the Chamber small towns of West Marin since 1975. back to work, but eventually lost her battle. My thoughts and prayers are with those at of Commerce Outstanding Volunteer Award, Dave earned a degree in journalism at Stan- US Airways who loved her and learned from the California Parks and Recreation Award, ford University and worked at various small her. May the Gwyn and Perkins families be the Community Spirit Award, and the title of papers before buying the Light with his former comforted by peaceful memories and may California Legislature Woman of the Year. Bea wife Cathy. After the couple split up in 1981, they find strength in Peaches’ spirit which lives is held in high esteem by all who have been Dave sold the paper and worked for the San on through everyone she touched. touched by her tireless devotion to others, and Francisco Examiner for several years before f deserves every accolade we may present her getting the paper back due to payment default. in thanks for her service. Described as everything from ‘‘intelligent, RECOGNITION OF GREEK I am endlessly grateful for Bea’s involve- scrappy, and folksy’’ to ‘‘controversial, opinion- INDEPENDENCE DAY ated, and hard-headed,’’ Dave always pre- ment on behalf of the citizens of her commu- nity. As a member of the California League of sented the news in a lively, personal manner HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS and encouraged his readers to participate Cities, the Fontana Unified School District, the OF NEW JERSEY Fontana Chamber of Commerce, the Fontana through letters and columns. He considered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES himself a muckraker and determinedly pur- Women’s Club, the Fontana Teen Center, and sued deceit and corruption where he saw it. In Tuesday, March 28, 2006 the Fontana Historical Society, Bea has pro- 1979 he and Cathy won a Pulitzer Prize for Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to foundly influenced the impacts of these organi- their expose of the Synanon cult. recognize the importance of Greek Independ- zations and has directed efforts to improve the West Marin has changed during Dave’s ten- ence Day, which was celebrated this past Sat- community. As City Clerk of Fontana, Bea has ure, and the Light chronicled issues such as urday. In doing so, I reaffirm the historic and proudly represented the city, serving as the politics, immigration (even sending reporters to strategic ties between the United States of keeper of the City Seal and of the official city the Azores, Italy, and Jalisco, Mexico, where America and Greece, and acknowledge the documents. many were from), relations between Point heritage that all of Western civilization draws Bea’s commendable dedication to the City Reyes National Seashore and the community, from both ancient and modern sources in of Fontana has nurtured a sense of pride and the struggles of ranchers to remain viable Greece. among her fellow citizens. Her efforts have as the towns became more gentrified. The On March 25, 1821, the people of Greece touched the lives of her neighbors and her ex- paper was always challenged financially as declared independence from their Ottoman oc- ceptional impact upon our community will cre- Dave used an inheritance to subsidize it, and cupiers and reclaimed the mantle of democ- ate a lasting legacy for generations to come. he sometimes suffered from severe burn-out racy that they originated in ancient Athens. Bea’s enduring commitment, enthusiasm, and as he worked long hours to keep both the fi- Since then, they have been a true and steady concern for others’ wellbeing have advanced nances and the news activities in line. After friend of the United States, working together to women’s rights, education, the arts, and the achieving financial stability, he sold the paper promote our common ideals, common goals, spirit of the Fontana community. As a volun- in November, 2005, to Robert Plotkin who and in recognition of our mutual admiration. teer, public servant, and friend to her commu- made a commitment to maintain its community We are partners in seeking peace and pros- nity, Bea has proven herself as an exemplary focus. perity in the Balkans and southeastern Medi- American. Bea continues to serve as an inspi- Mr. Speaker, David Mitchell has provided a terranean, as well as throughout the world. In ration to us all. vital service to West Marin as well as setting celebrating Greek Independence Day this I thank Bea for dedicating her life to serving high standards for community newspapers. I year, we recognize the contributions of ancient on the behalf of the Fontana community. I am know he will continue as a fixture on the local Greece to the establishment of democracy honored to consider Bea my friend and I truly scene and maintain his passion for the issues and culture, and the continuing importance of appreciate all she has given to our community he championed. modern Greece in national affairs. and our country.

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Mr. Speaker, last Saturday, best-known monuments in the world: the Par- ica’s experiment with democratic self-govern- March 25th, the people of Greece celebrated thenon. I welcome the announcement last ment. the 185th anniversary of their independence month that the British and Greek governments Mr. Speaker, I have the great honor of rep- from the Ottoman Empire. have engaged the Director General of resenting a number of Greek-Americans in the As the brilliant Romantic poet Percy Bysshe UNESCO to lead a cooperative approach to Seventh District of New York. Their influence Shelley wrote in the preface to Hellas in 1821, resolving the issue of the Parthenon Marbles. and active participation in the life of their com- ‘‘We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, I congratulate both parties for the shift in focus munities has fostered economic, political and our religion, our arts, have their root in from contentious restitution to cooperative re- social growth throughout New York City. Greece.’’ Nowhere is this more true than in unification and look forward to the opening of Generations of Greek Americans have en- America, a country crafted to embody the vi- the New Acropolis Museum, where all the riched every aspect of our national life, in the sion and ideals of the ancient Greeks, and Sculptures will be displayed as close to their arts, sciences, business, politics and sports. home to more than three million citizens of original position as possible. Through hard work, love of family and commu- Greek decent. The United States’ kinship with the Greek nity, they have contributed greatly to the pros- The building in which we now stand, along people was reflected in the enthusiasm with perity and peace that we all enjoy as Ameri- with many prominent structures in our Nation’s which America embraced modern Greece’s cans today. Capital, draws heavily on the architecture of fight for independence 179 years ago. Simi- But as we celebrate Greek independence, ancient Greece, and is a fitting tribute to the larly, the American ideal of freedom has drawn we must keep in mind the ongoing struggle for civilization that provided the model for our own generations of Greek men and women to freedom and demand for human rights on the democratic experiment. America’s founders America’s shores. Today we celebrate and island of Cyprus. I believe the United States were deeply inspired by the heroic individ- give thanks for the contributions Greek Ameri- and the international community must remain ualism of Homer’s epic poetry, the search for cans and their devotion to family, faith, com- steadfast in our resolve to bring peace and truth embodied by Socrates, and the passion munity, and country that has enriched our Na- unity to an island that has been home to vio- for justice that guided Greek political theory. tion. lence and division for far, far too long. The American Revolution was driven by the Through decades of challenge and change, Mr. Speaker, let me reiterate my strong Greek idea that the authority to govern derives the shared admiration, cooperation, and commitment to Greek communities in my dis- directly from the people, and this successful friendship between Greece and the United trict, the country, and throughout the world. assertion of autonomy in turn inspired Greece States has endured and deepened, and to- Their strength and dedication to democracy to declare its independence on March 25, gether we have proved the fundamental truth and peace in the world has made them a shin- 1821, after nearly 400 years of rule by the of the Greek proverb, ‘‘The passion for free- ing star of modern civilization. Ottomans. Weeks later, the Messinian Con- dom never dies.’’ Today we reaffirm that senti- f gress sent a letter to then Secretary of State ment and our commitment to promoting liberty, John Quincy Adams asking for moral support, democracy, and justice in America, in Greece, IN HONOR OF CURTIS RELIFORD asserting: ‘‘Your virtues, Americans, are close and around the world. to ours, although a broad sea separates us.’’ Mr. Speaker, it is with great joy and admira- HON. SAM FARR In response, stirring speeches by President tion that I wish the people of Greece a happy OF CALIFORNIA James Monroe and Daniel Webster led the Independence Day and continued freedom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress to send funds and supplies to aid and prosperity. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 the Greeks and motivated many Americans to f fight alongside the Greeks in their struggle for Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to freedom. 185 YEARS OF GREEK honor the dedicated work and inspiring cour- Today, history, mutual respect, and shared INDEPENDENCE age of Curtis Reliford. Mr. Reliford’s life story values continue to strengthen the alliance be- reflects the best of the American Spirit and re- tween Greece and the United States. After HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY veals the incredible generosity to our nation’s fighting side-by-side in every major war of the OF NEW YORK people. 20th century, we are now united in the war IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Reliford experienced a troubled youth in against terror that poses a threat to liberty and his native Louisiana. In his early years, he justice everywhere. Together we have stood Tuesday, March 28, 2006 was lured down the self destructive, illusionary up to the forces of oppression in conflicts from Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to path of drugs, alcohol, and money, all result- World War II to the Persian Gulf, we have recognize the 185th anniversary of Greek ing in dead ends and unhappiness. Twenty joined as strategic partners in NATO, and are Independence. I would also like to make a one years ago, after much contemplation and working to build peace, stability, and democ- special honor of Congressman BILIRAKIS, who perseverance, Curtis decided to move to Cali- racy in Afghanistan and Iraq. is celebrating his last Greek Independence fornia, with the hope of creating a better life Unfortunately, not all Greeks are celebrating Day as a Member of the House of Represent- for himself. In Santa Cruz, CA Curtis has their independence this week. In one of the atives. I commend him for his service not only found himself by aiding those who need a most militarized regions in the world, members to our country but his indefatigable support of hand. He is an active member of the NAACP, of the Greek Cypriot community continue to Hellenic issues. I know he will be missed not and created his own business as a live under conditions of oppression, harass- only by his constituents in Florida, his col- landscaper, a skill he used, and will continue ment, and deprivation imposed by some leagues here and by all Hellenic Americans. to use, in Hurricane destroyed New Orleans. 35,000 Turkish soldiers. I am disturbed that March 25th is a date that will live in the Through strong determination, great self-sac- Turkey continues to defy the international hearts and minds of Greeks all around the rifice, and enduring dedication, Mr. Reliford community and the U.N. resolutions with its world. After close to 400 years of Ottoman began his long healing process. He believes, policies towards Cyprus. rule, on March 25, 1821, the people of Greece and has proven, his calling to aid those who If a solution to Cyprus can be finalized it rose up against the Turks and won their inde- require and ask for assistance. would reshape the eastern Mediterranean and pendence. The fruits of Mr. Reliford’s life transformation could lead to an improvement in relations be- The Greeks have a history dating back al- have been truly spectacular, not only bene- tween Greece and Turkey. I am saddened by most 4,000 years, Greece is the cradle of de- fiting our local community, but touching peo- the persistence of tensions between these two mocracy and its great philosophers were an ple’s lives on a national level. Mr. Reliford is neighbors, both of which are strong friends of invaluable inspiration for our founding fathers. a small business owner and has started a

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CHARLIE NORWOOD people committed to bringing freedom and de- shows no signs of stopping. OF GEORGIA mocracy to Cuba. After witnessing the devastating destruction IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Many members of the Cuban-American wrought by Hurricane Katrina, Mr. Reliford, in- Jewish Community have had long and suc- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 spired by his daughter’s proclamation of cessful careers that span many years of out- ‘‘Daddy, you can do anything!’’ decided to Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, there is a standing service, dedication, hard work, devo- focus his nurturing spirit on the people dev- physician in my district who deserves the tion, and love for our country. They are suc- astated by Katrina. He began taking donations thanks of our Nation and this Congress for his cessful parents, professionals, businessmen, in Downtown Santa Cruz, in order to raise actions in combat in Iraq. community leaders and grandparents. I am funds for those who lost their homes. Enough Naval Commander Rich Jadick, MD, of the proud to recognize the Cuban-American Jew- was collected to make a life altering trip down Medical College of Georgia in Augusta de- ish Community for their tireless dedication to to Louisiana. Mr. Reliford has now completed ployed to Iraq in the summer of 2004. He ar- the well being of our South Florida residents. three relief trips to the Gulf Coast, but he be- rived just in time for the Battle of Fallujah, the I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- lieves his work will not be complete until every heaviest urban combat American troops have lating the Cuban-American Jewish Community person who lost their home receives full as- endured in a generation. for their wonderful service to our great Nation. sistance. Mr. Reliford is setting up a new orga- Newsweek Magazine quotes Dr. Jadick’s Below, I have included the names of the in- nization, ‘‘Follow Your Heart Action Network’’, commander, Lt. Col. Mark Winn, that as a di- dividuals that are part of this distinguished dedicated to bringing continued help to people rect result of Dr. Jadick’s courageous actions group. In parentheses are the married names in the South. under fire, at least 30 U.S. Marines were of the women. Mr. Speaker, it is people like Curtis Reliford saved from death. Aliva Lipschitz (Mingel), Aron Lew, Becky that make the United States the great country During just 30 days of combat, Dr. Jadick Gol (Eshkenazy), Berta Perelmuter that it is, and it’s truly an honor for me to rep- treated over 600 Marines and Iraqi soldiers (Faigenblat), Betty Kozolchyk (Savariego), resent individuals like Mr. Reliford. The service and civilians. He established a forward aide Cecilia Lurie (Berenthal), David Vainstein, of local members of the community is an asset station well advanced beyond the safety limit Eli Bick, Enrique Bekerman, Enrique Gold- to this nation, and I applaud Mr. Reliford’s prescribed for combat medical personnel. His berg, Zolia Eva Becker (Don), Gela Arber contributions. Curtis Reliford’s dedication to (Altman), Isidoro Stein, Jacobo Fridzon, courage in ignoring the danger to himself in Jacobo Rydz, Jose Kluger, Joseph Roisman, advancing the condition of human welfare order to provide life-saving treatment for Judy Derechinsky (Feder), Leon Kopel, Leon throughout our nation has had a positive im- wounded personnel led to his being awarded Papir, Luis Kosobucki, Luis Lidsky, Luisa pact on countless individuals, and for that rea- the Bronze Star with a ‘‘V’’ for valor. Kopel, Manny Feinstein, Marcos Kerbel, son I rise in honoring him. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of the Mark Faigenblat, Moises Golobovich, Nicky f Ninth Congressional District of Georgia, I com- Vaserstein, Perla Radlow (Stein), Polita Ru- mend and thank Dr. Jadick for his heroism binstein (Chyzyk), Rebeca Rosenzweig (Sha- TRIBUTE TO JOHN H. STROGER, and extraordinary service to his Nation and his piro), Rebecca Roth (Glinsky), Richard JR. Novigrod, Ruth Silber (Kurkin), Sara fellow man. Hochman (Zands), Sarita Zditowsky HON. BOBBY L. RUSH f (Blaugrund), Tere Treibich (Ben Hain), Toni Rosenberg (Taubenfeld), Vivian Celniker OF ILLINOIS HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS (Mechaber). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CUBAN-AMERICAN JEW- ISH COMMUNITY I would also like to recognize the loving Tuesday, March 28, 2006 memory of those who are no longer with us: Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Salomon Milner and Alberto Rabinsky. honor a great public servant: John H. Stroger, HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN f Jr., President of the Cook County Board of OF FLORIDA Commissioners. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOWARD JUNIOR COLLEGE WINS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP John Stroger is the first African-American to Tuesday, March 28, 2006 have been elected as Cook County Board President after serving Cook County for many Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I offer HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER years in other capacities, including as Chair- congratulations to members of the Cuban- OF TEXAS American Jewish Community who have con- man of the Board of Commissioners Finance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee. During his lifetime of public serv- tributed greatly to our Nation. They were ele- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 ice, President Stroger has always served with mentary school classmates at the Plantel del distinction and with an unwavering dedication Centro Israelita de Cuba and graduated from Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I would to improving the lives and well being of all of the sixth grade on June 20, 1958. Some of like to congratulate Howard College for win- the residents of Cook County. them were part of the Peter—Pedro—Pan Op- ning the NJCAA Region V Championship on As Chairman, he was instrumental in the eration, which brought over 14,000 children March 12, 2006. Head coach Mark Adams led development and construction of a new hos- and teenagers from Cuba who came to this the Hawks to an 81–71 victory over their arch pital facility, which bears his name, John H. country without their parents, thanks to the rival, Midland College, in spectacular fashion. Stroger Hospital. The facility, which is state-of- generosity of the U.S. Government. These With this victory, the Hawks have earned their the-art, serves the health needs of all of Cook Cuban Jewish children were cared for by the first trip to the NJCAA National Tournament county’s residents, including the indigent and Hebrew Immigration Aid Society, HIAS, which since 1969. uninsured. John Stroger is the past President assisted them in finding housing in foster Even greater than their triumph on the court, of the National Association of Counties and in homes and orphanages. the Hawks have overcome many obstacles that capacity, he provided leadership on public Despite the fact that they all left Cuba after and trials along the way. Last year, Howard policy issues affecting local governments 1959, they have remained in contact since. sophomore Dezmon Harris lost his mother in across the Nation. He was particularly con- Most of these individuals will be celebrating the same week his team lost the Regional cerned with the need of county governments their 60th birthday this year and are holding a Championship game to Midland. With fierce to ensure health care access for all county reunion in Miami. It will be their first gathering determination and an unyielding desire to win, residents. as a group since they risked their lives in Harris led his team to victory this year and Mr. Speaker, I know that you will join me in search of freedom and liberty to come to this showed why he was recently named WJCAC wishing President Stroger a full and speedy great country that warmly accepted them with Player of the Year.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4195 Since 1945, Howard College has been a its jingoistic rhetoric towards Taiwan, rescind founding of the Webster Volunteer Fire De- beacon of education in my district. It brings the Anti-Secession Law enacted last spring, partment. Fifteen courageous citizens formed me great pleasure to honor the athletic and dismantle the hundreds of missiles tar- this outstanding and brave fire department on achievements of an institution that continues geted at Taiwan. March 23, 1906. Since it’s inception, the de- to be a leader in educating the young people Furthermore, on the first anniversary of the partment has had over 850 faithful volunteers of West Texas. passage of China’s Anti-Secession Law and that have protected the communities of East f the tenth anniversary of The Taiwan Strait Webster, Village of Webster, and North East Missile Crisis, it is time for a meaningful dia- Penfield. TRIBUTE TO MS. BEA’S logue between the communist Chinese lead- Today, the Webster Volunteer Fire Depart- COMMUNITY READING PROGRAM ers and the democratically elected leadership ment has a membership of 140 brave fire- in Taiwan in order to find a peaceful resolution fighters who on average respond to 1200 calls HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. to their differences. per year. These calls for aid range from fires, OF LOUISIANA f accidents, emergency medical care and serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice calls; all showing the departments ability to TRIBUTE TO SUSAN BAILEY- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 assist the varying needs of the communities SCOTT, CARE AWARD RECIPIENT they proudly serve. In addition to their heroic Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I want to rec- tasks, the department also provides fire pre- ognize a community reading program in Crow- HON. THELMA D. DRAKE vention programs, CPR and first aid training ley, Louisiana founded by Joey Webb. OF VIRGINIA for all citizens. The Webster Fire Department Ms. Bea’s Community Reading Program or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also works closely with various neighborhood ganizes 20 community volunteers each week Tuesday, March 28, 2006 groups such as local Boy Scout troops, Girl to visit Ross Elementary School and work for Scout troops, and various other groups. half an hour in each of the four first grade Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In honoring their 100th anniversary, the classrooms. These patient and caring volun- honor Susan Bailey-Scott of Virginia Beach, Webster Fire Department will begin its cele- teers work one on one with the students to Virginia, upon receiving the Commonwealth bration with a Founders Banquet, followed by help them learn to read and improve their Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) a gigantic Carnival and Parade for the entire reading skills. To ensure the effort isn’t just Award. community. one day a week at school, the program issues The CARE award honors outstanding edu- I stand here today proud of the services each student a weekly reader to practice at cators who work to enhance the lives of their these brave men and women provide our home. In addition, the volunteers serve as val- students. This year’s honorees are recognized area. Their strong tradition of service and uable role models and inspire the students to for their unrelenting work to enhance the lives bravery has kept our citizens safe over the continue learning and staying in school. of the students they serve. It is presented by past century. I personally thank the Webster The faculty at Ross Elementary has com- Commonwealth Academy, located in Alexan- Volunteer Fire Department and thank them for mented that the impact of the program is im- dria, Virginia, and honors those committed to their past service as well as the next 100 proving the entire school. Although the pro- diverse learning throughout the nation. Susan years that lie ahead. gram is focused on the first grade, students in Bailey-Scott, a middle school math teacher at f the other grades have taken notice of the Ruffner Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, is hon- community members coming to the school. ored for her work in promoting diverse learn- HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER Students are working harder, classroom be- ers in the spirit of the No Child Left Behind OF JACK B. MCCONNELL, MD havior has improved and they are more fo- Act. cused on schoolwork. Ms. Bailey-Scott has been teaching for nine HON. JOE WILSON Earlier this year, I participated in the pro- years, including two years in Japan. She re- OF SOUTH CAROLINA gram and visited with several classrooms and ceived her B.A. in Business Administration IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spoke with them about the importance of from James Madison University and her mas- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 learning to read and attending school. These ter’s in Education from Old Dominion Univer- young students are the future of Louisiana. As sity. Ms. Bailey-Scott also has completed Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- our state rebuilds from the devastation caused some post-graduate work at Old Dominion and er, the American Medical Association has es- by two hurricanes it is now more important William and Mary. tablished a new honor, the Jack B. McConnell, than ever that we inspire our youth to work to Ms. Bailey-Scott is the Math Department MD, Award for Excellence in Volunteerism, improve and contribute to our great state. Chair at Ruffner, and she is very active in which recognizes the work of a senior physi- I want to congratulate Joey Webb and the teacher training. She has been a cooperating cian who provides treatment to U. S. patients citizens of Crowley on their dedication and teacher with both Norfolk State University and who lack access to health care. After a full ca- spirit to help others in the community. Old Dominion University teacher candidates reer of practice, this physician remains dedi- f and has been a presenter at numerous edu- cated to the future of medicine through the cation conferences. spirit of volunteerism. PEACE BETWEEN TAIWAN AND Ms. Bailey-Scott has won a variety of Jack B. McConnell, MD, is a distinguished CHINA awards for teaching, including Who’s Who physician and scientist who served as Cor- Among America’s Teachers and Norfolk Public porate Director of Advanced Technology at HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON Schools District Teacher of the Year. Johnson & Johnson. Widely acknowledged for OF TEXAS I ask my colleagues to join me in applaud- his medical contributions, he directed the de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Susan Bailey-Scott and congratulating her velopment of the TB Tine Test used in the de- on this distinguished achievement. tection of tuberculosis, participated in the early Tuesday, March 28, 2006 f stages of the development of the Polio Vac- Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, on Feb- cine, supervised the discovery of Tylenol, was ruary 27, 2006, Taiwan’s President Chen 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WEB- instrumental in developing the technology for Shui-bian declared that Taiwan’s Unification STER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPART- MRI’s and helped write the enabling legislation Council will cease to function and the National MENT to map the genome. Unification Guidelines will no longer apply. Dr. McConnell saved his greatest achieve- This decision was made in an effort to guar- HON. JAMES T. WALSH ment for retirement: the creation of Volunteers antee Taiwan’s freedom from communist OF NEW YORK in Medicine. His visionary concept—using re- China and its people’s right to democratically IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tired medical personnel to volunteer their time choose their own future. and talents in a network of free community Since peace in the Taiwan Strait is critical to Tuesday, March 28, 2006 clinics for the working uninsured—coupled all nations in the region and military confronta- Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in with his enthusiasm and determination has en- tion must be avoided, I urge China to suspend recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the abled the VIM program to grow to over 40

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His and those following a career path before be- manded the special operations of all services service has benefited so many citizens coming a judge different from the practicing during the 1989 invasion of Panama and com- throughout the Second District of South Caro- bar at large. Such a development would dra- manded a joint special operations task force lina. matically alter the nature of the federal judici- operating deep behind the Iraqi lines during f ary.’’ Operation Desert Storm. The ‘‘Federal Judicial Fairness Act of 2006’’ After 34 years of service to the United INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL will address this issue and restore equity. Spe- States, General Downing continued to serve JUDICIAL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2006 cifically, the bill provides for the following: his nation after his retirement from the Army. 1. Termination of Linkage to Congressional He was appointed by the President to assess HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Pay—the bill terminates the linkage of con- the 1996 terrorist attack on the U.S. base at OF CALIFORNIA gressional pay increase to judicial pay in- Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia. From 1999– IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creases, so that Congress’s decision to deny 2000, General Downing served as member of the Congressionally mandated National Com- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 itself pay raises will not also place that burden on Federal judges. mission on Terrorism, known as the Bremer Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- 2. Partial Catch-Up Increase in Judicial Commission. And most recently, he served the troduce the ‘‘Federal Judicial Fairness Act of Compensation—the bill increases the salaries White House as National Director and Deputy 2006’’—bipartIsan legislation to correct the of all Federal judges by 16.5 percent, to par- National Security Advisor for Combating Ter- current inequity in our compensation system tially make up for the decline in real pay for rorism. for federal judges. I am pleased that Rep- judges over the last three decades. In 2003, There is no question that General resentative JUDY BIGGERT has joined me in both President Bush and the late Chief Justice Downing’s service to the United States is a this effort, as we both serve as Co-Chairs of Rehnquist agreed that a pay adjustment of at tribute to patriotism and dedication to service. the Congressional Caucus on the Judicial least 16.5 percent was needed. I now want to read into the RECORD a letter Branch. 3. Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments—the written by the superintendent of General Mr. Speaker, the federal judiciary is an inte- bill would provide Federal judges with annual Downing’s alma mater, West Point in recogni- gral part of our democracy, providing an im- cost-of-living adjustments based on the Em- tion of his being awarded the ‘‘Guardian of portant check to the other branches and pro- ployee Cost Index, the index already used by Liberty Award.’’ The letter, from Lt. General tecting the rights of the American people. the Federal Government to keep Federal sala- William Lennox reads: However, if certain steps are not taken, we ries in line with inflation. DEAR GENERAL DOWNING: Congratulations risk compromising the quality of our judiciary. This important legislation has been intro- on receiving the General Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Guardian of Liberty Award. All of us at The salary of federal judges has decreased by duced in the Senate by Senators FEINSTEIN, almost 40 percent since 1969 compared with the United States Military Academy are LEAHY, and KERRY. Mr. Speaker, if Congress proud of your many achievements. Your ca- the private sector. Consequently, judges have does not provide reasonable compensation reer of distinguished service is a tribute to been leaving the federal bench in increasing adjustments nor address the growing pay dis- your professionalism as an officer and leader numbers, many before reaching retirement parity between judges and other members of of character to the nation. Your accomplish- age, and a large proportion leaving to work for the legal profession, the quality of our judiciary ments, past and present, are exceptionally private law firms. will be compromised. well known. Your receipt of this award is yet another confirmation by the West Point So- Members of Congress, for a variety of rea- f sons, have determined that it would not be ap- ciety of Philadelphia and the Long Gray propriate to give themselves pay raises on an RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING Line that you have been an outstanding role annual basis. Since judicial salary increases SERVICE OF GENERAL WAYNE model for us all. For you, the words from our DOWNING (RET.) BEING THE RE- Alma Mater ring true, ‘‘May it be said, well for justices and judges are linked with the sal- done!’’ The Corps of cadets, staff and faculty aries of Members of Congress, federal judges CIPIENT OF THE GENERAL and the entire West Point community wish have also been denied a cost-of-living adjust- ALEXANDER M. HAIG ‘‘GUARD- you the very best in the years ahead. ment in the 5 of the last 13 years that Con- IAN OF LIBERTY AWARD’’ BY Sincerely, gress voted to deny themselves one. THE WEST POINT SOCIETY WILLIAM J. LENNOX, Jr. Several reports over the last few years have Lieutenant General, U.S. Army specifically recommended that salary adjust- HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK Superintendent. Congratulations, General Downing. ments for Members and judicial officials be de- OF PENNSYLVANIA termined separately. In 2003, a report by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f National Commission on the Public Service Tuesday, March 28, 2006 RECOGNIZING MR. MARCO (the Volcker Commission), cited ‘‘the compel- ANTONIO FIREBAUGH ling need to recruit and retain the best people Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania. Mr. possible’’ to serve on the federal judiciary and Speaker, on March 18th, the West Point Soci- urged Congress to move on ‘‘an immediate ety recognized the outstanding service of Gen- HON. HILDA L. SOLIS OF CALIFORNIA and substantial increase in judicial salaries,’’ eral Wayne Downing (Ret.) by awarding him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since ‘‘the lag in judicial salaries has gone on the General Alexander M. Haig ‘‘Guardian of too long, and the potential for the diminished Liberty Award;’’ an honor that is presented to Tuesday, March 28, 2006 quality in American jurisprudence is now too select individuals who exemplify West Point’s Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- large.’’ motto of ‘‘Duty, Honor, and Country.’’ I want to ognize and celebrate the life of Marco Antonio The late Chief Justice of the Supreme take a moment and recognize General Firebaugh. Marco Antonio Firebaugh was a Court, William Rehnquist, also frequently stat- Downing’s contribution to the United States former California state Assemblyman and a ed that inadequate compensation seriously Army as well as the security of our nation. tireless advocate for working families. compromises the judicial independence fos- General Wayne A. Downing, U.S. Army (Re- Mr. Firebaugh was an advocate for millions tered by life tenure and risks affecting judicial tired) is a graduate of the U.S. Military Acad- of Californians who have no voice in govern- performance. His views were recently echoed emy at West Point where he earned a Bach- ment. He represented the 50th Assembly Dis- by new Chief Justice Roberts in his Year-End elors of Science degree in 1962. General trict in southeast Los Angeles from 1998 to Report where he stated the following: Downing also holds an M.B.A. from Tulane 2004 before leaving office due to term limits. ‘‘There will always be a substantial dif- University. A highly decorated combat veteran, Mr. Firebaugh was appointed Assembly Major- ference in pay between successful govern- General Downing served in a variety of com- ity Floor Leader in 2002 and chaired the Cali- ment and private sector lawyers. But if that dif- mand assignments in the infantry, armor, spe- fornia Latino Legislative Caucus from 2002–

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The Towers also offer a remedial edu- in-state tuition to California state colleges and After fleeing Germany in 1937, Dr. Ash and cation class that is supported through the universities regardless of their immigration sta- his wife, also a doctor, settled in Saugerties Houston Community College. tus. During his time in the Assembly, Mr. and opened a medical practice. What many The W. Leo Daniels Towers has become a Firebaugh’s work also included a bill directing will remember most about Dr. Herman Ash, in powerful influence among the residents and state air quality funding toward low-income addition to his medical practice, was his love the Northeast Houston Community alike. In communities heavily affected by pollution. At of music. Dr. Ash was an accomplished pianist 2002, a computer literacy lab with bi-weekly the time of his death, Mr. Firebaugh was a and violinist and enriched the small town of classes was opened for all the residents and candidate for the state Senate in the 30th Dis- Saugerties with music that he played, com- Northeast Community population to attend. trict, in southeast Los Angeles County. posed, and taught. In addition to his own mu- The Towers have also collaborated with the I want to extend my sincere condolences to sical talents, he brought the Saugerties Pro Houston Food Bank and with the United Way the family and friends of Marco Antonio Musica to town in 1995. This organization con- of Houston Gifts to provide access to food, Firebaugh—a man who so passionately fought tinues to host regular performances each year. furniture, office supplies and clothing for its to improve the lives of those he was elected Not only was Dr. Ash’s service to his com- residents. to serve. Mr. Firebaugh is survived by his two munity commendable, he was a true Amer- The solidarity of the Greater Jerusalem Bap- children, Tlalli Ariana and Nicolas Andres, his ican. Endeared to the country that gave him tist Church membership and the united efforts mother, Carmen Ramos Garcia, brothers Car- refuge in 1937, Dr. Ash joined the U.S. Army of all concerned have made the dream of Rev- los and Jesse, and sisters Cecilia and and served as a captain in the European The- erend W. Leo Daniels a reality. The Towers Esmeralda. ater of Operations during World War II. He have helped fill the need of so many in the f was also a member of the Lamouree-Hackett Northeast Houston Community, and I ask that Post #72 American Legion for over 60 years, we all honor this great achievement and pay TRIBUTE ON THE OCCASION OF most of which he served as the Post’s medical tribute to those that are responsible for its suc- THE 185TH ANNIVERSARY OF officer. cess. GREEK INDEPENDENCE Dr. Herman Ash’s commitment to service to f his community is something to be celebrated. HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY Over his lifetime he tutored young musicians RECOGNIZING ACADEMY NOMI- NEES FOR 2005 FROM THE 8TH OF NEW YORK in Saugerties, was a literacy volunteer, taught CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES English as a Second Language classes, vol- unteered for the Heart Association, the Leu- PENNSYLVANIA Tuesday, March 28, 2006 kemia & Lymphoma Society and the Juvenile Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, the American Diabetes Association, a cause near and dear HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK people join with the people of Greece in cele- to my own heart. OF PENNSYLVANIA brating the 185th Anniversary of the revolution Words cannot express the gratitude and ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that freed the Greek people from the Ottoman preciation felt by those whose lives, including Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Empire. my own, Dr. Ash touched. The world would be The bedrock of our close relationship with a. much better place if everyone gave back to Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania. Mr. Greece is our mutual devotion to freedom and others just a fraction of what Dr. Ash gave Speaker, since 1830, Members of Congress democracy and our unshakable determination throughout his life. My thoughts and prayers have had the great honor and privilege of to fight, if need be, to protect these rights. remain with the family and friends of this great nominating outstanding young men and Greek philosophers and political leaders— man. women to our military academies. Each year, I have the opportunity to meet students who Cleisthenes and Pericles and their succes- f sors—had great influence upon America’s have excelled in both their academic fields as Founding Fathers in their creation of these TRIBUTE TO REVEREND WILBERT well as their extracurricular activities. Each of United States. LEO DANIELS these fine young men and women would excel We, as a nation, owe a great debt to at our finest private and public universities; Greece. Greece is the birthplace of democ- HON. GENE GREEN however, they all share a singular distinction racy, as we know it. OF TEXAS that separates them from their peers—they all Thomas Jefferson said, ‘‘To the ancient IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES share a deep commitment to their commu- Greeks, we are all indebted for the light which nities and their nation and so, they seek nomi- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 led ourselves (American colonists) out of nation to our prestigious military academies. Gothic darkness.’’ Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, This year the nominating board interviewed The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 I rise today to honor the late Reverend Wilbert over 60 superb applicants from the 8th District were an attack on democracy and freedom— Leo Daniels and his brother the late Reverend of Pennsylvania to our service academies and not just against our people, but also against all Cooper Darryl Daniels for their dedication and I want to take time to recognize each one of freedom-loving people everywhere in the service to the elderly and non-elderly disabled them by name. I think it is also proper to ac- world. The Greek people understand this. citizens of our community. knowledge the board members who had the I congratulate the people of Greece and During his tenure as pastor of the Greater arduous job of interviewing so many exceed- wish them a Happy National Birthday. Jerusalem Baptist Church, Reverend W. Leo ingly qualified students that the 8th District has f Daniels secured the funding from the Depart- to offer. I congratulate these students on their ment of Housing and Urban Development to commitment and dedication. They all make PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. HERMAN begin development of an eight story housing our nation and our world a better place. ASH facility in Northeast Houston. His dream of ACADEMY NOMINEES FOR 2005 FROM THE 8TH constructing a home for the elderly and handi- CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY capped was realized after his death under the United States Military Academy: Rocco C. OF NEW YORK guidance of his brother, Reverend Cooper Boccuti of Doylestown, Bronne Joseph IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Darryl Daniels. Bruzgo, Jr. of Yardley, Evan Alexander The W. Leo Daniels Towers were dedicated Cumming of Yardley, Andrew Curtis Detwiler Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in 1979 and have maintained nearly full occu- of Souderton, Thomas R. Dunn of Chalfont, Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pancy for 27 years. The Towers, located at David Edison Geib of Telford, William Paul pay tribute to a great man, a great American, 8826 Harrell, Houston Texas consist of 100 Herbert of Dresher, Andrew Kim of Dresher,

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Since then, he has served a wide United States Naval Academy: Eamon Em- with Saint Joseph’s students from various range of tours taking him from the Atlantic, to mett Coleman of Yardley, Carli Ann Dimino of campus organizations, sports teams, and fra- the Pacific, through the Panama Canal, across New Hope, William Edwin Doar of Langhorne, ternities and sororities who in turn, run game the Equator and into the Arctic Circle. Thomas Michael Kane of Doylestown, Rachael booths, play music, and serve as mascots and During his first tour in Miami Beach, Florida, Elizabeth Koehler of Perkasie, Van Gordon buddies for their annual event. Commander Nickerson assisted with search, Lawson of Doylestown, Aaron Christopher Hand-in-Hand earned a 1988 Presidential rescue and recovery for the tragic Space Marchant of Doylestown, Stephen William Citation from the White House Office of Pri- Shuttle Challenger explosion. He then served Ullrich, Jr. of Southampton, Andrew Ventresca vate Sector Initiatives for ‘‘outstanding con- in Guam and Alameda, California, where he of Chalfont, and William Warren Zuber, Jr. of tributions to the American spirit of vol- began law enforcement missions ranging from Newtown. unteerism and community action.’’ Also hon- drug interdiction to fishery regulation. Several United States Air Force Academy: Kathryn ored by the Montgomery County Association years later, Commander Nickerson began Leigh Aden of Newtown, Bronne Joseph for Retarded Citizens and the Elwyn Institute, service as Coast Guard Liaison Officer to the Bruzgo, Jr. of Yardley, Evan Alexander Hand-in-Hand is the model for similar festivals San Diego, California Navy Fleet Training Cumming of Yardley, Andrew Curtis Detwiler at 10 other colleges and universities, including Group. From there, he became Commanding of Souderton, Jason Robert Hallenbeck of the University of Scranton, Johns Hopkins Uni- Officer of USCGC Liberty in Alaska. Upper Black Eddy, Jacob Cody Hunt of Mor- versity, and Georgetown University. Addition- Over the course of these tours, Commander risville, Andrew Kim of Dresher, Daniel An- ally Saint Joseph’s Office of Student Leader- Nickerson distinguished himself as an out- drew Lusardi of Holland, and Philip Michael ship and Activities named Hand-in-Hand the standing officer, earning the respect of his Smith of Doylestown. best student organization in 2000 and again in peers and superiors alike. Based on these United States Merchant Marine Academy: 2004. merits, in 1995 he was one of the elite few se- Jacqueline Elizabeth Bors of Willow Grove, Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join lected to attend post-graduate education at the Bronne Joseph Bruzgo, Jr. of Yardley, Evan me today in honoring Hand-in-Hand for their Naval War College. Upon completion of this Alexander Cumming of Yardley, John Ander- efforts to change the mindsets, open hearts, rigorous coursework, he began service in the son Geating of Roslyn, Stefan Nordtveit of enrich lives, and break down the barriers of Budget Office of Coast Guard Headquarters in Newtown, Haley Rae Wallace of Doylestown, fears and ignorance that have isolated people Washington, DC. and William Warren Zuber, Jr. of Newtown. with disabilities from the rest of American soci- Soon thereafter, Commander Nickerson as- USMA Board Members: Mr. Joseph R. Bar- ety. sumed the position of Executive Officer of the kley ’65, Mr. Scott Belveal ’92, Mr. Dan f USCGC Alex Haley in Alaska. During his ten- Caraccio ’84, LTC Willis C. Collett Jr. ’58, Ms. ure, he oversaw the complete refurbishing of Elizabeth W. Fineburg, Mr. Alex Gorsky ’82, RECOGNIZING PECO INC.’S DES- the former US Navy ship. Commander Nick- Mr. Frederick R. Gudknecht, Mr. Paul Pryor. IGNATION AS BOEING’S ‘‘SUP- erson then led the USCGC Alex Haley on its USMA-MALO: Mr. Kevin J. Wallace ’84, Mr. PLIER OF THE YEAR’’ maiden voyage from the Naval shipyard in Robert J. Welch ’84. Philadelphia through the Panama Canal and USNA Board Members: Adm. Steven HON. EARL BLUMENAUER up to Kodiak, Alaska. Following this tour, Chadwick, USN, Mr. James J. Gormley, Jr., OF OREGON Commander Nickerson began service as Ex- Mrs. Barbara Z. Kolbe, Col. Tom Manion, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ecutive Officer of the USCGC Jarvis in Hono- USMC, Dr. Jonathan W. McCullough, Captain lulu, Hawaii, where he continues to serve Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Dave Stacy, USN, Mrs. Suzanne M. Twiggs, today. Captain R. A. ‘‘Skip’’ Wiegand, USN, (Ret.). Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I am This year, Commander Nickerson will retire USAFA Board Members: Col. Harris H. pleased to recognize the accomplishments of from 22 years of service to the US Coast Brooks, USAFR, Mr. Bob Campbell, Lt. Col. PECO Inc., a company that operates in Or- Guard. Throughout his accomplished career, Janice B. Cope, USAFR (Ret.), Lt. Col. Sue egon’s 3rd Congressional District and has Commander Nickerson has kept with the high- DeGiovanni, USAFR, Lt. Col. Vincent been in business for nearly 70 years. est traditions of the US Coast Guard and DeGiovanni, USAFR, Maj. Wayne Fowler, PECO Inc. has received Boeing’s ‘‘Supplier serves as an inspiration to us all. In recogni- USAFR, Mr. Raymond Fresella, Mr. Eugene of the Year’’ honor for the Interiors category. tion of his exceptional performance of duty, Schaefer, Jr. This distinguished award highlights the value Commander Nickerson has been awarded six f of efficient, professional companies with long Coast Guard Commendation Medals with histories in this region. Operational Distinguishing Device on all. On HAND-IN-HAND PECO Inc. employs more than 200 people, the occasion of his retirement, the US Coast and has previously won the Boeing Presi- Guard also will be awarding him the Meri- HON. JIM GERLACH dent’s Award in 1988 and the Outstanding torious Service Medal. This prestigious honor OF PENNSYLVANIA Performance Award in 1994, as well as similar recognizes officers that have demonstrated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awards from IBM, Raytheon, Control Data, expert knowledge, effective management and Varian, and Storage Technology. The employ- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 outstanding leadership. ees at PECO Inc., have earned a high honor I ask that my colleagues join me in com- Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for the region. mending this dedicated public servant and in honor Hand-in-Hand, an organization that f congratulating him on a well-deserved retire- seeks to break down barriers by uniting the ment. HONORING UNITED STATES COAST entire Saint Joseph’s University community, f area volunteers, and the disabled communities GUARD COMMANDER NEIL L. of the tri-state region. Saint Joseph’s Univer- NICKERSON HONORING NORTON PARKER sity was founded by the Society of Jesus in CHIPMAN AT THE UNIVERSITY 1851 and is home to 3,450 full-time under- HON. PETE SESSIONS OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF graduates and 2,900 graduate and nontradi- OF TEXAS LAW tional students. The University’s strong liberal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arts tradition is marked by rigorous and open- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 HON. STEVE CHABOT minded inquiry, high academic standards, and OF OHIO the development of the whole person. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hand-in-Hand was founded by George honor United States Coast Guard Commander Carasiti, a Saint Joseph’s of 1978 graduate. Neil Nickerson and to commemorate his illus- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Hand-in-Hand brings to campus approximately trious career of dedicated service to our na- Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to 450 area people with mental and physical tion. honor Norton Parker Chipman, an esteemed

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Today, Northeastern University can Parker Chipman Federalist Society for Law and American seafarers, and the Bi-State Har- boast a minority enrollment of over 60 percent, and Public Policy Studies located at the Uni- bor Carriers Conference of NJMTA award for with as many as forty-seven languages spo- versity of Cincinnati College of Law. being the individual who has contributed most ken across the campus. Norton Parker Chipman led a distinguished towards bolstering the image of the Port Com- In addition to the breadth of diversity Presi- life, including time spent as a United States munity. dent Steinberg has worked to introduce, she Congressman, author, first presiding justice of Additionally, Mr. Maher is past chairman of also developed heritage programming to deep- California’s Third District Court of Appeal, and the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, en the cultural education and appreciation of perhaps, most notably, a Civil War hero. Seri- past member of the Board of Overseers, New NEIU students, including an innovative study ously injured and reported as dead at Fort Jersey Institute of Technology, and past vice- abroad program. Donelson in 1862, Chipman’s bravery and re- chair of St. Peter’s College Board of Trustees. Mr. Speaker, President Salme Harju Stein- solve was rewarded with an assignment to Mr. Maher is a past member of the board of berg’s many contributions to Northeastern Illi- President Abraham Lincoln’s staff at Gettys- directors of the Regional Business Partner- nois University will always be remembered, burg. As judge advocate, Chipman’s success- ship, the Regional Plan Association and the and her dedication will continue to benefit ful prosecution of Captain Henry Wirz, com- Union County Alliance. He served as president NEIU students long after her retirement. I wish mander of the Confederacy’s infamous Ander- and member of the Board of Directors of the her the best in all of her future endeavors. sonville war prison camp, earned him a spot National Association of Waterfront Employers f on the platform at Gettysburg next to his close and is a past director of the National Maritime friend President Lincoln while the President Safety Association. Originally, appointed by CELEBRATING LTC HARRY GAUNT delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Mr. Maher AS VETERAN OF THE YEAR 2006 Among several of his accolades, Chipman served on the Dredged Materials Management also was a co-founder of the Grand Army of Team, formed to ensure the viability of the HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER the Republic and authored the order creating Port of New York/New Jersey, and to protect OF MARYLAND Memorial Day. He was appointed as the first the environment. He also served on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presiding justice of California’s Third District Dredging Project Facilitation Task Force. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Court of Appeal in 1905 and served honorably Brian remains happily married to Sandra, until his retirement in 1921. To this date, with whom he has two children, Amanda and Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Chipman remains the longest serving pre- Michael. Throughout his life, his generosity to today to celebrate the announcement of the siding justice of the court. charitable causes, and Catholic schools in par- Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland’s Vet- It gives me great pleasure to recognize Nor- ticular has been admirable. It gives me great eran of the Year 2006. The Joint Veterans ton Parker Chipman for his contributions to pleasure to honor such an upstanding indi- Committee of Maryland is an active organiza- our country, and I am pleased that his legacy vidual. tion that focuses on military veteran legislation is being commemorated at the University of Mr. Speaker, the job of a United States on the local, State and Federal level. Re- Cincinnati College of Law. Congressman involves so much that is re- cently, they elected LTC Harry Gaunt, United f warding, yet nothing compares to recognizing States Army, retired, for this prestigious award the efforts of fine citizens like Mr. M. Brian because of the contributions he has made to TRIBUTE TO MR. M. BRIAN MAHER Maher. I ask that you join residents of New this great Nation. Jersey, the employees of Maher Terminals, Lieutenant Colonel Gaunt was active for 22 HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. Inc., Mr. Maher’s family and friends and me, in years in the Armed Forces, serving in WWII, OF NEW JERSEY recognizing M. Brian Maher for his years of as well as the Korea and Vietnam wars. Be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outstanding service to the citizens of our Great cause of his tremendous determination, stead- fastness, and perseverance, he received the Tuesday, March 28, 2006 State of New Jersey. f Army Commendation Medal; Good Conduct Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Medal with Cluster; American Defense Service call to your attention to the life and work of an HONORING SALME HARJU Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pa- outstanding individual whom I feel fortunate to STEINBERG cific Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Army call my friend, Mr. M. Brian Maher. He was Occupation Medal; National Defense Service honored on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at the HON. RAHM EMANUEL Medal; Korean Service Medal; Armed Forces 13th Annual Archbishop’s Business and Labor OF ILLINOIS Expeditionary Medal; Republic of Vietnam Recognition ceremony, under the auspices of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Service Medal; Philippine Liberation Medal; the Newark (NJ) Archdiocese. and two Presidential Unit Citations. Mr. Maher is Chairman and Chief Executive Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Even after retirement, Lieutenant Colonel Officer of Maher Terminals, Inc., a major ma- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Gaunt remained active in military life through rine terminal in the Port of New York/New Jer- honor Salme Harju Steinberg, President of veterans’ organizations. Among these organi- sey, as well as a supplier of state-of-the-art Northeastern Illinois University. President zations he took active leadership roles con- marine terminal computer services and soft- Steinberg recently announced that she will re- firming his dedication to the United States ware. Mr. Maher, who has been in the busi- tire from the University in 2007, ending over Armed Forces. Through the Wells McComas ness for 35 years, carries on in the tradition of thirty years of distinguished service to the uni- Post 2678 VFW, Gaunt completed two terms his revered father, who founded Maher Termi- versity. as All State post commander and also the nals after serving in WorId War II. President Steinberg began at Northeastern VFW District 14 commander. He served as the A graduate of the Ohio State University and Illinois University as a professor of history in chairman of the Buddy Poppy Contest for the a lifetime resident of New Jersey, Mr. Maher 1975. She went on to serve as both Depart- Department of Maryland Veterans of Foreign is currently a member of the board of trustees ment Chair and Administrator. For the past Wars, chairman of the Citizenship, Education of NJN Foundation, and of St. Peter’s College. eleven years, she served as President of and Community Activities Committee, and He serves as director of the New York Ship- NEIU. chairman of the Department of Veterans Serv- ping Association and as director and officer of Under President Steinberg’s leadership, ice Committee. Most recently, he continued the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. NEIU experienced an increase in enrollment his leadership role as a delegate of the Joint Mr. Maher has been chosen to receive nu- and marked improvements in the academic Veterans Committee of Maryland. merous service awards, including the Ninth and cultural opportunities available to its stu- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join with me in Annual Labor Award, from New Jersey’s State dents. President Steinberg’s intelligent stew- celebrating the outstanding commitment Lieu- AFL–CIO, ‘‘Person of the Year 2001’’ from ardship and forward thinking have resulted in tenant Colonel Gaunt has made to the United New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight For- increased funding for academic programs and States of America. Lieutenant Gaunt used his warders and Brokers Association, Inc., the improved financial assistance for students. leadership skills and the vast knowledge

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today which represents 60,000 members affiliated HON. JEFF MILLER with sadness to offer my condolences to the with 20 local unions in the State of New Jer- OF FLORIDA family and friends of Ray Meyer, who passed sey. Over the course of his tenure, he has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES away recently at the age of 92. Ray Meyer served as both president and chairman of the Tuesday, March 28, 2006 was a loving husband and father, as well as Joint Council Number 73 Pension Fund, chair- the face of college basketball in Chicago since Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is a man of the North Jersey Construction Negotia- 1942. great honor for me to rise today to recognize tions Committee for Teamsters, and contrib- Best known as the legendary head coach of the retirement of John Thomas from the office uting member of the New Jersey State Board the DePaul University Blue Demons basketball of mayor of the city of Mary Esther, FL. of Mediation. team from 1942 until his retirement in 1984, Throughout his entire career, John has been In 2005, the New Jersey Industrial Union Coach Meyer’s success while roaming the unquestionably devoted to serving his country. sidelines rates him among the greatest coach- Council honored Mr. DiLeo for a lifetime of In 1952, he joined the United States Air Force es college basketball has ever seen. and began a career that would extend over 40 distinguished service and significant contribu- Meyer led the Blue Demons to 37 winning years. Through Air Force bases across the tions to the trade union movement. The fol- seasons and 724 overall victories, and his Nation and around the world, he was in lowing year, he was named as a vice presi- teams played in postseason tournaments 21 charge of coordinating essential services for dent to the New Jersey State Building Con- times. He mentored legendary players like our soldiers, especially in the area of transpor- structions Trades Council. George Mikan, Mark Aguirre and Terry Cum- tation. As the chief of services for a United Under Mr. DiLeo’s leadership, New Jersey mings. The entire country was captivated by States Air Force Base in Spain from 1989 to Teamsters have become very active in many Coach Meyer’s team and his personality as 1994, John aided his country in time of war as charities. He began an annual golf tournament the Blue Demons made a historic run to the his base provided support to Operation Desert to raise money for the Joint Council Number Final Four in 1979. He subsequently led a se- Storm 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ries of number one ranked teams in the early 73 Scholarship Fund, which awards grants to After retiring from the Air Force in 1994, 1980s and was enshrined in basketball’s Hall the children of council members for their col- John and his wife returned to the United of Fame before he even finished his coaching States and decided to take up residence in lege education. He formed the Joint Council career. Mary Esther, a city in my district in Northwest Number 73 Food Bank Corporation, which Although these feats are impressive, he Florida. Never tiring, John became involved provides food for striking or locked out union made an even bigger impact on the hearts with the City Council within 2 years, and short- members. The Joint Council also works close- and minds of his players, colleagues and fans. ly thereafter took over a vacated seat on the ly with the Community Food Bank of New Jer- His grin and compassionate personality were council. After an unsuccessful run for mayor of sey on its Thanksgiving Turkey Drive and among his most memorable traits. He taught Mary Esther, John persisted and was elected other projects. Additionally, in 2004, the coun- his players important lessons about life as well to the mayor’s office in 2000. cil was awarded the Community Food Bank as basketball. For three terms, John Thomas served as Distinguished Partner Award. Also, the Joint In addition to being a dedicated coach, Ray the mayor of Mary Esther. He dedicated his Council participates in the Ocean County Saint Meyer was also a loving family man. His late energy, as he had before, toward making his Patrick’s Day Parade and annually donates a wife had such a large impact on his life and city the best place to live. John is well-known beach wheelchair to a shore town that contrib- DePaul University that the Blue Demons now for the efforts he put forth toward that goal. utes to the noteworthy event. The Joint Coun- play on Ray & Marge Meyer Court. His sons From 2003 to 2004, he also served as presi- Tom and Bob played under his tutelage, and cil sponsors the Australian Challenge ‘‘Trip of dent of the Northwest Florida League of Cities, he groomed his son Joey to be his successor where he shared his insights with others and a Lifetime’’ group. Over the past 12 years, in 1984, where he would remain head coach looked at ways he could better aid and lead Challenge has arranged overseas trips to the until 1997. In the 55 years from Ray Meyer’s the city of Mary Esther. United States for children who are seriously ill. first game as coach through the last Blue De- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States The Joint Council and its affiliated locals have mons game with Joey Meyer at the helm, Ray Congress, I commend Mayor John Thomas for provided accommodations and transportation Meyer attended each of the 1,467 games they his excellent leadership in Northwest Florida for the children to events, while they are vis- played. and for his selfless service to our Nation. The iting the metropolitan area. In addition, the Mr. Speaker, Coach Meyer left an indelible city of Mary Esther has benefited greatly from Joint Council and its locals have remained mark on everyone he touched. His oversized his service, and I wish him well in his retire- prime supporters of Camp Fatima, advancing personality captivated generations of ment. the interests of handicapped children. Chicagoans. The DePaul community, the city f of Chicago, and all of basketball will always Don remains happily married to Jacqueline, remember him. TRIBUTE TO MR. DON DILEO his wife, with whom he has four children, Jo- f seph, Donald, Jessica and Ralph. He is the HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. proud grandfather of two. RECOGNIZING PETTY OFFICER TE- RESA PADILLA AS THE BALTI- OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Speaker, the job of a United States MORE AREA COAST GUARD PER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressman involves so much that is re- SON YEAR 2006 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 warding, yet nothing compares to recognizing Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the efforts of committed citizens like Mr. Don HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER call your attention to the life and work of an DiLeo. I ask that you join residents of the Eighth Congressional District, the Borough of OF MARYLAND outstanding individual whom I feel fortunate to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES call my friend, Mr. Don DiLeo. He was hon- Flemington, members of the Teamsters Local ored on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, by the Arch- Union Number 408, Mr. DiLeo’s family and Tuesday, March 28, 2006 diocese of Newark, NJ, at the 13th Annual friends and me, in recognizing Don DiLeo for Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, it is Archbishop’s Business and Labor Recognition his years of distinguished service in rep- with great honor that I rise before you today ceremony. resenting the trade union movement. to recognize Petty Officer Teresa Padilla as

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Under her leader- OF INDIANA sive growth brings tremendous challenges to ship, the Outpatient Department of the Coast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local government. Urban problems like crime, dilapidated housing, and a lack of local amen- Guard was handled exceptionally well. She Tuesday, March 28, 2006 also supervised five corpsmen, assisted in the ities have all been confronted by the Commu- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, a few treating of 5,236 patients, assumed responsi- nity Development Agency. days ago on March 22nd, 12 Americans—all bility of the Leading Petty Officer, as well as Under the leadership of director Laurin, I be- from B’nai B’rith International—a Jewish orga- excelled in her position as the Clinic’s Supply lieve the agency has more than met those nization committed to fighting human rights Petty Officer. challenges, and made the county by far a bet- abuses—lost their lives in a tragic bus acci- ter place to live even as it has been one of the Petty Officer Padilla has done exceptional dent in the mountains of Chile. What should fastest growing areas in the nation. He has work in the Baltimore Area Coast Guard. She have been a relaxing day excursion for these helped the county utilize $188 million in fed- accepted each new challenge with poise and 12 senior citizens to Chile’s beautiful Lauca eral grants, and secured $750 million in tax- dignity. According to her superiors, her posi- National Park instead became a horrible night- exempt affordable housing loans. tive outlook was infectious. The individuals mare as their tour bus tumbled more than 300 I have had the pleasure of working closely under her management also kept an optimistic feet down a cliff, killing all but four on board. with Tom on the county’s Neighborhood Initia- attitude in their daily routines. Petty Officer The driver of the bus remains under investiga- tive Program, designed to improve entire Padilla thrived in the new responsibilities she tion as Chilean authorities try to determine the neighborhoods of low-cost housing. Working received. exact cause of the wreck. with the Department of Housing and Urban Along with her work in the Coast Guard As Chairman of the House International Re- Development and Fannie Mae, the county Yard Clinic, Petty Officer Padilla took an active lations Subcommittee on the Western Hemi- took a $15 million grant and rehabilitated role in setting up Nate’s Open Door Baby Pan- sphere, I have visited Chile, and I know first neighborhoods in Redlands, Highland, San try. This organization supplies families with a hand its beautiful land and culture. I under- Bernardino and adjacent unincorporated wide range of materials including car seats stand what drives Americans to visit this great areas. and baby bottles. Petty Officer Padilla not only country, and I am deeply saddened that this More than 550 homes, many of them shut- donated her personal time to assist this orga- part of Chile will be forever marked by trag- tered HUD foreclosures, were fixed up and are nization, but she also donated clean used edy. now owned by proud low- and moderate-in- clothes from her own children to provide as- I know all the victims of this terrible tragedy come families. The program generated an ad- sistance to families in need. Being a member will be sadly missed by all who knew and ditional $12 million, which was reinvested. It of the Yard Morale Committee, Petty Officer loved them. I respectfully ask my colleagues has won numerous national awards. Padilla graciously volunteered to assist at the to join me in sending the deepest sympathies Tom Laurin created the county’s first Enter- Yard Christmas Children’s Party as one of and heartfelt prayers to their families. May prise Zone, which has helped hundreds of Santa’s helpers. God bless them and help them get through businesses and thousands of employees gain Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join with me this very difficult time. economic success. He created the county’s today to recognize the outstanding devotion f Enterprise Funding Corporation, which after 20 and faithfulness Petty Officer Teresa Padilla years is still assisting local business. And he TRIBUTE TO TOM LAURIN FOR EX- oversaw creation of innovative financing and has shown to the United States Coast Guard. CEPTIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AS Her loyalty and commitment to this country development programs that helped create for- SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY COM- profit businesses to dispose of millions of and its citizens deserves our unwavering grati- MUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIREC- tude. trees that had been killed by bark beetles in TOR the San Bernardino Mountains. More than 20 of Tom’s projects have re- f HON. JERRY LEWIS ceived awards from state and national organi- OF CALIFORNIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION zations, as well as HUD Best Practices IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awards. He has served on many state and na- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 tional boards, and is a sought-after speaker on HON. JEFF MILLER Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I community development issues. For five years, he has been a CSU San Bernardino OF FLORIDA would like today to pay tribute to a longtime public servant, Thomas R. Laurin, who has professor on urban issues. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, after nearly 30 years of top- played a key role in improving the economy level public service, Tom Laurin will retire as Tuesday, March 28, 2006 and quality of life for San Bernardino County Community Development Director in April. I over the past three decades as community de- ask you and my colleagues to please join me Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I velopment agency director. would like to offer a personal explanation of Although Tom Laurin is not a native of San in thanking him for his work on behalf of the the reason I missed rollcall vote No. 56 on Bernardino, he moved there at a young age people of San Bernardino County, and wishing March 16, 2006. It was a Sabo amendment when his Air Force father came to Norton Air him well on his future endeavors. vote on H.R. 4939, the Emergency Supple- Force Base. He graduated from San Gorgonio f mental Appropriations Act for Defense, the High School (a rival of my alma mater, San TRIBUTE TO KORYNE HORBAL, Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recov- Bernardino High) and received a bachelor’s DEE LONG AND VIVIAN JENKINS ery, 2006. I was detained and could not make degree from California State University, San NELSEN it to the floor for this vote. Bernardino. I respectfully request that it be entered into After receiving his master’s degree in Urban HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD that if present, I Geography at the University of Northern Colo- OF MINNESOTA would have voted rollcall vote No. 56, the rado, Tom Laurin returned in 1977 to join the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendment increasing spending by $1.225 bil- San Bernardino County Office of Community lion, increasing Customs and Border Protec- Development. He eventually became the Di- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 tion by $700 million, Coast Guard Operating rector of Community Development and Hous- Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to Expenses by $125 million, FEMA Regional ing. take part in the celebration of National Wom- Operations by $300 million, and FEMA Pre- When Tom joined local government, San en’s History Month by recognizing accom- paredness funding by $100 million, ‘‘nay.’’ Bernardino County had 746,000 people and plished leaders from the State of Minnesota:

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She was a the pursuit of happiness. many leadership posts have included Chair- Bush Leadership Fellow at Harvard University, These ancient thinkers planted the seeds of woman of the Democrat-Farmer-Labor (DFL) and is a nationally recognized diversity practi- modern democracy, but the people of modern party, founder of the DFL Feminist Caucus, tioner, trainer and researcher. She was the Greece did not reap the benefits until over two Democratic National Committee (DNC) Mem- first black woman graduate of Dana College in thousand years later. In 1821, the Greek peo- ber representing Minnesota where she started Nebraska. Further, she was the first black ple declared independence from the Ottoman the DNC’s Women’s Caucus. She also served woman professor at Augsburg College, and Empire, marking the beginning of an eleven- as the U.S. Representative to the United Na- first such administrator at the University of year struggle for freedom. It is this courageous tions Commission on the Status of Women. Minnesota. At the University of Minnesota, she action that we honor today. She served in the U.N. ambassadorial role for served as Director of Human Relations Train- The Greek revolutionaries’ valiant efforts in- 4 years during the Carter Administration. Dur- ing as well as Director of Administration at the spired the support of a fledgling democracy ing that time, she and Gloria Steinem became Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. known as the United States of America. Many good friends and have since worked together Ms. Nelsen was always exposed to human Americans left home and volunteered to fight on many projects. and civil rights work growing up, and sees her alongside the Greeks, and this Congress also Ms. Horbal has worked tirelessly on many work as an extension of her parents’ efforts. sent money and supplies to assist in Greece’s issues, from women’s rights to pay equity, ‘‘Then, they were trying to bring black people struggle for autonomy. Since that time, the from higher education to health care. She up. I am trying to help make corporate Amer- U.S. and Greece have worked side-by-side to says there was one female Minnesota legis- ica and American policy ready and accepting oppose tyranny and oppression and advance lator when she began in politics and 17 when of all people.’’ Her father, a pastor in the Lu- the cause of democracy worldwide. she stepped down as State Chairwoman. She theran Church, worked for Dr. Martin Luther But our ties with Greece do not end with led a study called Present but Powerless that King, Jr. and helped to organize the protest this shared commitment to the principles of examined the role of women in the DFL party march to Selma. Ms. Nelsen recalls meeting democracy. Indeed, today more than 1 million and found women heavily involved but rarely with King as one of the critical moments that people of Greek descent live in the United in positions of power. While at the U.N., she defined her path in life. She said when she States. These men and women have made in- was also partly responsible for the only treaty met with a group of people with King, he fo- numerable contributions to our society and about women, the Convention on the Elimi- cused his time and attention on her, because way of life, and for this we thank them. nation of all forms of Discrimination Against ‘‘a kid came before everything else.’’ This is a Colleagues, please join me in saluting the Women. The U.S. is the only industrialized sentiment to she has taken to heart herself. people of Greece for their tremendous com- country to have not signed it, she adds. Ms. Nelsen has consulted on race and gen- mitment to democracy and the principles that Ms. Horbal, now a consultant at the Wom- der issues for the Lutheran Church. She has helped to found our Nation. en’s Resource Center at Augsburg College, also served as president of the Minnesota f says she first got involved advancing women’s Women Equity Action League, which acted as rights when she realized how much women the legal arm of the gender equality move- TRIBUTE TO DR. ALBERT E. were left out of the process. ment. Today at INTER–RACE, she works with SMITH: AN EDUCATOR WITH ‘‘I became a feminist one year when the Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and policy TRUE VISION party was deciding about which potential can- makers at all levels. didates would run for election,’’ Horbal says. ‘‘My job is about helping people find their HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK ‘‘Women weren’t included in this discussion. voice about justice,’’ Nelsen says. ‘‘It’s about OF FLORIDA That’s what woke me up.’’ being able to look at other people’s behavior, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dee Long charted new territory when she but also their own.’’ Tuesday, March 28, 2006 assumed leadership positions historically held Mr. Speaker, these 3 women have impacted by men. To date, not only was Ms. Long the their communities and the larger world com- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to first female Speaker of the Minnesota House munity with a lot of hard work, determination bring to the attention of my colleagues the re- of Representatives, she remains its only. She and grit. They have fought for greater gender tirement of Dr. Albert Emanuel Smith, Presi- was also the first woman to chair a tax com- equity and provided leadership to make it hap- dent of Florida Memorial University in Miami mittee in the Minnesota Legislature, and was pen. I commend each of these women for the Gardens, Florida, a remarkable educator, ad- the first woman to chair a joint Senate/House difference they have made, and continue to ministrator and leader who has left an indelible committee. make every day. mark on our entire South Florida community. Over the years, Ms. Long has taken the f According to Dr. Smith, ‘‘The primary mis- lead on many issues. But the ones that remain sion of any worthy institution of higher edu- closest to her heart include environmental and CELEBRATING 185 YEARS OF cation is to produce graduates who under- tax issues. She helped lead the development GREEK INDEPENDENCE stand that education is a lifelong endeavor.’’ of Minnesota’s version of the Superfund legis- Throughout his career, Dr. Smith truly lived lation, where the polluter pays for hazardous HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ that creed. He dedicated his life’s work to waste cleanup. She also played a leading role OF CALIFORNIA opening the doors of educational enlighten- in developing the Minnesota Livable Commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and opportunity to thousands. nities Act, which focuses on smart growth de- A native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota Dr. velopment. Today, Ms. Long works as the Di- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Smith earned a Bachelors of Science degree rector of the Environmental Tax and Incentive Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. from North Carolina A&T State University, a Program at Minnesotans for an Energy Effi- Speaker, I rise today to recognize the great Masters of Science degree from George Wil- cient Economy. nation of Greece and celebrate with its citi- liams College and his Ph.D., from the Univer- As new women politicians entered the Leg- zens 185 years of independence from the sity of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh in 1971. islature, she advised them to not simply go to Ottoman Empire. Dr. Smith’s early professional career in- committee meetings. Know the issue back- Any first-year university student knows cluded a brief stint as a minor league baseball wards and forwards, and be a leader, she’d Greece to be one of the ancient cradles of player for the Saint Louis Cardinals; two years tell them. Being knowledgeable about the Western Civilization. In art and literature, his- in the United States Army Medical Service issues before you creates respect. She also tory and philosophy, science and mathe- Corps where he was a commissioned officer encouraged women to get involved in issues matics, the contributions of the Greek people and company commander; and five years as that weren’t historically women’s issues, such to the world as we know it are immeasurable. the director of athletics at North Carolina A&T as taxes, justice, and others. And of course, one of Greece’s most signifi- State University. ‘‘If you know the issues, you’ll have the re- cant contributions to modern civilization is that In 1971, Dr. Smith was appointed executive spect,’’ she says. of democratic governance. The influences of assistant director of athletics at the University

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Dr. Courtney Chapman, Kayla White, Melanie and national expectations are high—and real- Smith served as Vice Chancellor for Develop- Jones and Audriana Saddler for their hard izes that there is much to be done to address ment and University Relations, professor of work and contributions to the team. the many problems of the Jamaican society. education, and Executive Director of the North I also salute their coaches—Head Coach The much anticipated question about the di- Carolina A&T University Foundation in 1976. Bud Brandon, his father and Assistant Coach rection in which Simpson Miller intends to take He served in this capacity until he became the Campbell Brandon, and Assistant Coaches the country will begin to unfold in a couple of sixth president of South Carolina State Univer- Jay Holladay and Scott Moore for their com- days when she is sworn in as Prime Minister sity in 1976. mitment, expertise and leadership. Campbell and appoints her Cabinet to implement her pri- In 1993, Dr. Smith moved on to become the Brandon coached the Lebanon High School orities. 10th President of Florida Memorial University Blue Devilettes to their State championship Yesterday, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann Jamaica, (then Florida Memorial College). Under his victory 35 years ago, in 1971. Today, he Simpson Miller shed a single tear as she ac- leadership, FMU has truly experienced a ren- shares his son’s pride for another team of cepted the People’s National Party’s symbolic aissance and metamorphosis. Dr. Smith imple- amazing young women—the 2006 Wilson baton of leadership from P.J. Patterson, the mented a major capital improvement program, Central Lady Wildcats. outgoing Prime Minister. Simpson Miller including the dedication of the Lou Rawls Cen- I applaud the tremendous achievements of stressed the need for unity, and urged the ter for the Performing Arts, and he achieved these exceptional young players and wish party to have its election machinery oiled and an important educational milestone in expand- them well in their endeavors on the basketball ready by June this year. Simpson Miller ing its offering of academic programs and court and beyond. praised Patterson, who has led the party for guiding the college to University status. f 14 years, for helping her political career, and I know that everyone in our community she paid tribute to their friendship even when thanks Dr. Smith for a job well done. We wish PERSONAL EXPLANATION they competed against each other for the him and his wife, Sadie, our very best for con- presidency fourteen years ago. tinued success and much happiness in the fu- HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND In her acceptance speech yesterday before ture. OF GEORGIA ruling party’s National Executive Council f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (NEC) she calmly stated ‘‘I come to you today with no malice, no malice whatsoever, be- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 A SALUTE TO THE WILSON CEN- cause I come today as your party leader. I am TRAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRL’S BAS- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Chairman, dur- determined to lead a united party. I am deter- KETBALL TEAM, TENNESSEE’S ing the vote on amendments and final pas- mined to build bridges that will lead to unity of 2005—2006 CLASS AAA STATE sage for H.R. 2829, the Office of National purpose and accomplishment of our mission. I CHAMPIONS Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act, I was am determined to devote my energy and time away from the Capitol on business in my to the healing process because it is only in HON. JIM COOPER home State of Georgia. unity that we can have strength, and it is only OF TENNESSEE On the Chabot amendment to H.R. 2829 in strength that we can be assured of the suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Vote #34), I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ cess of our programs and victory for the fifth On the Hooley amendment to H.R. 2829 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 term’’. (Vote #35), I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. Speaker, with change come challenges. Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to On the Paul amendment to H.R. 2829 (Vote There are always skeptics and detractors lurk- congratulate an extraordinary group of young #36), I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ ing on the horizon waiting to pounce at the women from Wilson Central High School in On the Rehberg amendment to H.R. 2829 first signs of failure. I am confident that Portia Lebanon, Tennessee—the 2005–2006 Class (Vote #37), I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Simpson Miller will rise to lead the great Ja- AAA Girl’s Basketball State Champions. On final passage, I would have voted in maican nation into the future with optimism Of the 5 years Wilson Central High School favor of H.R. 2829, to reauthorize the Office of and hope. has been in existence, the Lady Wildcats have National Drug Control Policy Act (Vote #38). f been to three State championship tour- f naments. On March 11, 2006, they brought SIKH ORGANIZATIONS UNITE FOR home the State title after defeating Shelbyville MARCH 30, 2006 INAUGURATION OF KHALISTAN Central High School 44–38. The State cham- PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER PRIME pionship is the school’s first State title in any MINISTER OF JAMAICA HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS sport. The team finished a remarkable season OF NEW YORK with a 32–7 overall record. I am extremely HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud of these outstanding young athletes for OF NEW YORK Tuesday, March 28, 2006 this great accomplishment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These student-athletes should be honored Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, the Indian news- not only for the feat of winning the Tennessee Tuesday, March 28, 2006 paper The Telegraph ran a story on March 21 State Girl’s Basketball Championship, but they Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reporting that two Sikh organizations in Pun- should also be recognized for excelling in the introduce in to the RECORD my sincerest con- jab, Dal Khalsa, under the leadership of classroom and maintaining a team grade point gratulations and best wishes for Portia Simp- Satnam Singh, and the Shiromani Khalsa Dal average of 3.61. This is certainly no easy task son Miller, Jamaica’s newly-installed President under the leadership of Daljit Singh Bittu, are and I am proud of the way they have rep- of the People’s National Party and newly- uniting to promote a sovereign, independent resented their school and hometown both on elected Prime Minister, on her imminent Inau- Khalistan. As you know, Mr. Speaker, the and off the basketball court. guration on March 30, 2006. Sikhs declared Khalistan independent on Oc- On behalf of the Fifth Congressional District Celebrants of Women’s History Month in Ja- tober 7, 1987. Ever since then, Sikhs have of Tennessee, I extend my heartfelt congratu- maica and elsewhere had much to rejoice been struggling against a massive Indian force lations to the following members of the Wilson about as Simpson Miller made history on Feb- of over 500,000 troops sent to suppress their Central High School girl’s basketball team: ruary 25th, when she was elected the first drive for freedom. freshmen Kelsey McGee, Lauren Wasson, woman president of the 68-year old People’s The announcement from Dal Khalsa and the Jasmine Hassell, sophomores Heather National Party (PNP). With this, the stage was Shiromani Khalsa Dal was met by shouts of Simonis, Kristyn Clark, Sydney Ketcher, Re- set for more history: she will become the first ‘‘Khalistan Zindabad,’’ meaning ‘‘Long live becca Stewart, Cameryn Calhoun, Shelley woman Prime Minister of the great nation of Khalistan.’’ Now the Chief Minister of Punjab Stewart and Rachel Stewart, juniors Tierney Jamaica. has ordered the police to place the leaders of Jenkins, Lauren Farmer, Sara Williams and Simpson Miller knows full well the numerous both organizations under watch. Let me make especially to the graduating seniors Elizabeth challenges in store as she embarks on this this clear, Mr. Speaker. They are under police

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According to the book Chakravyuh: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chohan committed the additional crime of fly- Web of Indian Secularism (page 183), Dr. ing the Khalistani flag from his residence. Chohan worked with Major General Jaswant Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Groups of Sikhs were arrested last year in Singh Bhullar, Professor Manjit Singh January and June for hoisting the Khalistani Sidhu, Didar Singh Bains, and others ‘‘to Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- flag and making speeches in support of sov- stop Sikhs living abroad’’ from supporting ute to Walter G. Jebe, a longtime community ereignty for Khalistan. Dal Khalsa organized freedom for Khalistan and connived with the leader, businessman and historian, who died Indian government for the June 1984 attack of leukemia in the Veterans Hospital in Palo those events. It has organized numerous on the Golden Temple. events in support of a sovereign Khalistan in Alto on Feb. 25th at the age of 81. The unoffi- ‘‘It is evident that the Indian government cial mayor of San Francisco’s Excelsior dis- Punjab, and the support has been shown to is scared of the increasing amount of peace- be large. I guess this scares the Indian gov- ful activism in Punjab in support of trict, Mr. Jebe was a champion of small busi- ernment. Khalistan,’’ said Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, ness and for his neighborhood and an out- Mr. Speaker, these actions are unaccept- President of the Council of Khalistan, which spoken advocate and historian. He has left an able in any country. We use our influence to is leading the Sikh struggle for independ- indelible mark on our city. ence. ‘‘The time of Khalistan’s liberation is put pressure on totalitarian regimes for just Mr. Jebe was born in 1924, raised in the these kinds of tactics. They are even more un- near. India will fall apart soon,’’ he said. ‘‘We condemn the arrests of Sardar Dhami Excelsior District, graduated from Balboa High acceptable when the country using them and Dr. Chohan but remind the Sikh Nation School, studied photography at Samuel Gom- claims to be democratic. This does not resem- that it must work only with leaders who are pers trade school and was drafted into the ble any kind of democracy I know about. honest, sincere, and committed to the libera- Army. After serving our Nation, Mr. Jebe re- Mr. Speaker, we must take a stand for free- tion of Khalistan.’’ Dr. Aulakh noted that in turned to San Francisco and opened Jebe’s dom in South Asia, as we are doing elsewhere New York in 2000, former Member of Par- liament Simranjit Singh Mann had called for Cameras on Mission Street. He was a self- in the world. The time has come to cut off our taught businessman, and neighboring busi- aid and trade with India and until basic human the Council of Khalistan’s office to be closed. nesses took bets on how long he would last. rights for all people are respected there. In ad- ‘‘Sikhs must be very careful about the lead- ers they follow,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. ‘‘This of- He stayed in business for 45 years. dition, we should put the Congress officially on fice has worked unwaveringly for a sovereign record in support of free and fair plebiscites in Khalistan for almost 20 years,’’ he noted. All politics was local to Mr. Jebe, who was Punjab, Khalistan, in Kashmir, in Nagaland, History shows that multinational states a member of the Excelsior Business Associa- and all the other minority nations seeking their such as India are doomed to failure. Coun- tion, the Geneva Excelsior Lions Club, the Boy freedom from India. It is time for America to tries like Austria-Hungary, India’s longtime Scouts, and other organizations he felt would show its active support for freedom, stability, friend the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czecho- improve the Excelsior. He also served on a dignity, and human rights. slovakia, and others prove this point. India number of San Francisco city commissions, in- Mr. Speaker, the Council of Khalistan has is not one country; it is a polyglot like those cluding the Delinquency Prevention Commis- countries, thrown together for the conven- published a very good release on the state- sion, the Library Commission and the Arts ience of the British colonialists. It is doomed ment by Dal Khalsa and the Shiromani Khalsa to break up as they did. ‘‘We only hope that Commission. He helped secure a branch of Dal. I would like to add it to the RECORD now the breakup will be peaceful,’’ said Dr. the public library for the Excelsior, and last for the information of my colleagues. Aulakh. year wrote a book about the history of the SIKHS ARRESTED IN INDIA FOR SPEAKING FOR The Indian government has murdered over neighborhood. KHALISTAN 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, more than 300,000 Walter Jebe was a respected authority on Christians in Nagaland, over 90,000 Muslims WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 15, 2006.—Sardar San Francisco history and taught courses Kanwarpal Singh Dhami, Chairman of Dal in Kashmir, tens of thousands of Christians Khalsa, and Dr. Jagjit Singh Chohan were and Muslims throughout the country, and throughout San Francisco. He collected vast arrested earlier this month for speaking out tens of thousands of Tamils, Assamese, quantities of photos and memorabilia on the for an independent Khalistan. They were Manipuris, and others. The Indian Supreme San Francisco Mid Winter Fair of 1894, the charged with sedition. These arrests follow Court called the Indian government’s mur- Pan Pacific Exhibition of 1915, the 1939 the arrests of Sikh leaders last year belong- ders of Sikhs ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ World’s Fair and the 1906 Earthquake and ing to Dal Khalsa both in January and June Indian police arrested human-rights activ- Fire. for hoisting the flag of Khalistan. Kanwarpal ist Jaswant Singh Khalra after he exposed Singh Dhami was arrested after saying that their policy of mass cremation of Sikhs, in As a prominent member of the San Fran- the Sikh Panth could not live under someone which over 50,000 Sikhs have been arrested, cisco History Association, he headed the task else’s rule. He was accused of ‘‘. . . sedition, tortured, and murdered, then their bodies force that negotiated a deal for the Federal promoting enmity between different groups were declared unidentified and secretly cre- Government to turn over the Old Mint at Fifth mated. He was murdered in police custody. on grounds of religion, race, doing acts prej- and Mission streets to a nonprofit organization udicial to maintenance of harmony, imputa- His body was not given to his family. The po- tions, assertions prejudicial to national inte- lice never released the body of former to become a history museum. The Old Mint is gration and statements conducing to public Jathedar of the Akal Takht Gurdev Singh a San Francisco architectural gem that sur- mischief.’’ The government charged that he Kaunke after SSP Swaran Singh Ghotna vived the 1906 Earthquake and Fire and promoted separatist and ‘terrorist’ move- murdered him. No one has been brought to played a vital role in rebuilding the city. A ments. justice for the Khalra kidnapping and mur- member of the Old Mint Advisory Council, Mr. Dal Khalsa has sponsored numerous der. Yet according to a report by the Move- Jebe was responsible for overseeing the res- ment Against State Repression (MASR), marches and conferences in Punjab in sup- toration project. port of a free Khalistan, the Sikh homeland 52,268 Sikhs are being held as political pris- that declared its independence from India on oners in India without charge or trial, some With great appreciation for his fine work and October 7, 1987. It was the organizer of the since 1984! service to our city, I extend my deepest sym- two events at which Sikhs were arrested for Only in a free Khalistan will the Sikh Na- pathy to his wife of 53 years, Vivian Jebe, his making speeches and raising the Khalistani tion prosper and get justice,’’ said Dr. son Walter and daughter Vivian, and thank flag. It was announced today that they will Aulakh. ‘‘India should act like a democracy be joining forces with the Shiromani Khalsa and allow a plebiscite on independence for them, for sharing their magnificent husband Dal, headed by Sardar Daljit Singh Bittu, in Khalistan and all the nations of South and father with us. He was a true San Fran- support of a free Khalistan. The Punjab and Asia,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. ‘‘We must free cisco treasure and we are diminished by his Haryana High Court ruled that it is legal to Khalistan now.’’ passing.

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Recently, Dal Khalsa Tuesday, March 28, 2006 After all, Ivan left a trail of devastation in was put under watch by order of the Chief Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jamaica, Haiti, St. Vincent and other is- Minister of Punjab after its leader, Satnam lands. The loss of life in Haiti was mind-bog- call upon the United States Government to as- gling and tragic. Other hurricanes also af- Singh, and the leader of the Shiromani Khalsa sist the islands of the Caribbean with prepara- fected the Bahamas and the U.S. Last year, Dal, Daljit Singh Bittu, announced that they tion for the impending 2006 hurricane season Katrina took its lethal high winds and heavy are joining forces to achieve sovereignty for and to enter in the RECORD an editorial from rains to the Gulf Coast of the United States, Khalistan. the New York CaribNews entitled ‘‘Prepare especially New Orleans and the pitiful sight Mr. Speaker, these are the kinds of tactics Now Don’t Wait for a Hurricane Strike’’ which of tens of thousands of homeless persons, at that totalitarian governments use, not demo- least 1,000 killed and the Big Easy brought to addresses the need to take timely action now cratic ones. A real democracy would not arrest its knees wouldn’t be erased from the mem- people for making speeches. This is under- before a natural disaster occurs. ory banks of Americans for decades to come. The impact and wreckage still linger in Gre- Add the inept response of the Federal Emer- lined by the fact that, according to the Move- nada from 2004 and 2005. In the aftermath of gency Management Agency, FEMA, and the ment Against State Repression, India admitted Hurricanes Ivan and Emily we realized that Bush White House to the nightmare and it to holding 52,268 Sikh political prisoners. Tens decades of progress was wiped away and in- would become clear why rich and poor coun- of thousands of other minorities are also held surmountable damage was done to 90 per tries alike should be petrified about the 2006 as political prisoners, according to Amnesty hurricane season. cent of the country’s housing stock and water- International. How can such things happen in But hurricanes aren’t the only cause for the world’s largest democracy? sheds. Similar devastation exists throughout despair. Monstrous floods hit Guyana in late the islands of the Caribbean who received di- 2004 from which it hasn’t fully recovered. The time has come to stand up against In- rect force of the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes. It Some estimates by the Economic Commis- dia’s tyranny. We should end our aid to India, is crucial that steps be taken to prepare for sion for Latin America and the Caribbean, especially since India uses 25 percent of its these tragedies long before they occur. We ECLAC, put the damage in Guyana to ap- development budget for nuclear development, must have programs in place to respond im- proximately 60 percent of its gross domestic and we should stop our trade until all people product. The floods affected almost two- enjoy basic human rights. And we should de- mediately and not wait until the disaster thirds of the 800,000 plus persons who live strikes. clare our support for free and fair plebiscites there. in Kashmir, as India promised in 1948, in Pun- WITH 2006 HURRICANE SEASON AROUND THE Clearly, nations and territories in the re- CORNER, A LOUD CARIBBEAN APPEAL: PRE- gion should have learned some important jab, Khalistan, in Nagaland, and wherever PARE NOW DON’T WAIT FOR A HURRICANE lessons from these tragedies. The first was people are seeking freedom. The essence of STRIKE that they should be prepared for the tragedy democracy is the right of self-determination MARCH 21, 2006.—Among Caribbean leaders, long before it occurs. Next, they must have and that basic right is being denied to minori- Dr. Keith Mitchell, Grenada’s Prime Min- programs in place to respond immediately ties in India. The best thing we can do to sup- ister, is undoubtedly the best person, not after the all clear has been given. That was port stability, freedom, and human dignity in only to talk about the importance of pre- why it was so distressing to hear both Dr. Mitchell and Jeremy Collymore, Coordinator the subcontinent is to stop rewarding the ty- paring a country’s response system before a rants and throw our full support behind those natural disaster occurs. He is also well quali- of the Caribbean Emergency Response Agen- cy, CEDERA, express regret that some coun- seeking freedom. fied to be the region’s spokesman on rebuild- Mr. Speaker, the Council of Khalistan has ing a nation after devastation caused by a tries seem to be waiting until the next ca- hurricane. lamity strikes in order to wake up. That issued a very good release on the arrests of That’s because of the wreckage Hurricanes would add to the suffering. Dr. Chohan and Mr. Dhami. I would like to in- In his speech to the diplomats and other Ivan and Emily left behind in 2004 and last sert it in the RECORD at this time. Thank you. representatives in New York, Dr. Mitchell year in Grenada. In a matter of hours Ivan DESIRE FOR KHALISTAN ALIVE AND WELL IN expressed the Caribbean’s disappointment at wiped out decades of progress in the Eastern PUNJAB the ‘‘poor response’’ to the region’s appeals Caribbean state, destroyed the productive for assistance in the wake of the natural dis- WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 21, 2006.—Slogans base of the economy, took at least a dozen asters. of ‘‘Khalistan Zindabad’’ filled the air at the lives and damaged 90 per cent of the coun- ‘‘In both cases only a small percentage of Holla Mohallah festival in Anandpur Sahib, try’s housing stock, forested areas, water- the pledges were fulfilled,’’ he said. That’s an Punjab, led by Dal Khalsa and the Shiromani shed and mangroves. In less than a year international scandal, a crying shame. Here Khalsa Dal. The two organizations pledged Emily came along and unfortunately piled were countries and institutions making to unite to liberate the Sikh homeland, on damage on top of damage and put a halt pledges, lifting people’s hopes but failing to Khalistan, which declared itself independent to much of the rebuilding effort after Ivan. live up to their word in times of need and from India on October 7, 1987. That put Dr. Mitchell and his people in the suffering. Dal Khalsa, led by Satnam Singh, presi- unenviable position of starting from scratch dent of Dal Khalsa, and Daljit Singh Bittu, f to rebuild a beautiful country. pledged to ‘‘provide a fresh platform for the Small wonder, then, that when the United SIKH ACTIVISTS ARRESTED IN Sikhs who were depressed with the incom- Nations was about to launch its inter- PUNJAB petent and incapable leadership of various national Central Emergency Response Fund factions of the Akali Dal,’’ according to The last week in New York, the Grenada leader Telegraph, an Indian newspaper. Satnam was invited to join UN Secretary-General, HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Singh said the organizations would reach out Kofi Annan, at the head table to speak to OF NEW YORK to people to involve them in ‘‘the struggle to delegates from around the world about the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uphold our honor and dignity,’’ the news- value of being well prepared in case of a nat- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 paper reported. The Punjab government led ural disaster and the need for an effective re- by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has di- sponse by the international community to Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Sikh activists rected the police that both groups be put appeals for help. Kanwarpal Singh Dhami and Dr. Jagjit Singh under watch. A key task was to appeal for financial and Chohan were recently arrested by the Indian Dal Khalsa has sponsored numerous technical assistance for victims of natural Government on charges of sedition. Their marches in Punjab in support of a free disasters. crime was to speak in support of a sovereign Khalistan, the Sikh homeland that declared Speaking on behalf of Caricom and ad- Khalistan. Dr. Chohan also flies the Khalistani its independence from India on October 7, dressing the high level meeting as a ‘‘sur- 1987. It was the organizer of the two events vivor of an unprecedented catastrophe’’ the flag from his residence. When did free speech at which Sikhs were arrested for making Prime Minister presented a sensible case for become a crime in a democracy? speeches and raising the Khalistani flag. small states. ‘‘The Caribbean is among the The Sikh homeland of Khalistan declared History shows that multinational states regions in the world most vulnerable to nat- itself independent from India on October 7, such as India are doomed to failure. Coun- ural disasters,’’ he said. ‘‘The survival of our 1987. tries like Austria-Hungary, India’s longtime

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Mr. Speaker, over the kill our Sikh brethren,’’ he said. ‘‘Unity is enter into the RECORD the first part of an elo- weekend a momentous date passed which essential for the liberation of Khalistan,’’ he quent speech made by the Prime Minister of merits our observance. Greek Independence said. ‘‘As Professor Darshan Singh, a former Jamaica, the Honorable P.J. Patterson, March Day commemorates and celebrates the 185th Jathedar, said, ‘If a Sikh is not for 9 to the Protocolary Session of the Permanent anniversary of the Greek people’s declaration Khalistan, he is not a Sikh’,’’ Dr. Aulakh Council of the Organization of American of independence from the Ottoman Empire on noted: ‘‘This shows that the drive for free- States on the theme of ‘‘Caribbean Integration March 25, 1821. From this day, until the Trea- dom is still alive in Punjab,’’ he said. ‘‘What In Emerging Hemispheric Relations’’. kind of democracy watches people for de- ty of Constantinople officially recognized The Caribbean region is a breathtaking manding freedom? Why don’t they watch the Greek independence, the Greek people waged area. The rich people, culture and natural re- Black Cats who have killed thousands of a valiant and victorious struggle for their free- sources make it a jewel of the global commu- Sikhs with the protection of the Indian gov- dom. nity. But as Mr. Patterson outlines in his re- ernment?’’ he asked. The Ottoman Empire’s oppression and oc- marks, more must be done to promote the The Indian government has murdered over cupation of Greece evolved over the course of countries’ political and social prosperity. He 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, more than 300,000 the 14th and 15th centuries. Yet during these warns, ‘‘Unless we focus in a meaningful way Christians since 1948 as well as tens of thou- centuries, Greek patriots arose to oppose and on the intrinsic link between democracy, good sands of Christians throughout the country, overthrow the Ottomans’ dominion, and in governance and international security on the over 90,000 Muslims in Kashmir since 1988, 1814 emerged the secretly formed Friendly one hand, and development on the other, our 2,000 to 5,000 Muslims in Gujarat, tens of Society, which proved a herald of Hellenic lib- goals for peace, stability and political and eco- thousands of Muslims elsewhere in India, and erty. nomic security will always remain elusive.’’ tens of thousands of Assamese, Bodos, Dalits, Manipuris, Tamils, and others. An In- Then 7 years later, on March 25, 1821, the Patterson continues, ‘‘We must therefore ad- dian newspaper reported that the police in Orthodox Metropolitan Germanos of Patras dress the development agenda with the same Gujarat were ordered to stand aside in that proclaimed a national uprising, and simulta- energy and commitment as we have sought to massacre and not to get involved, a fright- neous uprisings arose throughout Greece. Ini- strengthen the democratic agenda, giving ening parallel to the Delhi massacre of Sikhs tially this courageous movement liberated each equal dedication, in order that the bene- in 1984. The Indian Supreme Court called the many areas of Greece, but the Ottoman Em- fits of democracy can be widely felt to improve Indian government’s murders of Sikhs pire rapidly and ruthlessly responded with in- the quality of life for our peoples.’’ ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ numerable acts of brutality, including the mas- One key to further development, according to Patterson, is integration. ‘‘Smaller units op- Indian police arrested human-rights activ- sacre of entire Greek communities. ist Jaswant Singh Khalra after he exposed Such Ottoman barbarism contrasted ill with erating on their own can no longer be viable their policy of mass cremation of Sikhs, in Greek heroism and inspired many nations and counterweights in this rapidly changing world,’’ which over 50,000 Sikhs have been arrested, citizens to rally to the Greek cause. Thus, in maintains Patterson. The plight of the people tortured, and murdered, then their bodies 1827, the British and French fleets delivered a of the Caribbean can only be enhanced were declared unidentified and secretly cre- crushing blow to the Ottoman fleet at through greater national and international mated. He was murdered in police custody. Navarino, and in 1828, 10,000 French soldiers commitment in addition to empowerment His body was not given to his family. The po- landed in the Peloponnese to end the Otto- among national leaders. Not only must Carib- lice never released the body of former man scourge of Greece. bean leaders, ‘‘broaden the boundaries of our collaboration beyond the OAS and the United Jathedar of the Akal Takht Gurdev Singh It was then, and after the horror of war had Nations,’’ and look towards the World Trade Kaunke after SSP Swaran Singh Ghotna ebbed and ended, the Convention of May 11, Organization, as Patterson recommends, but a murdered him. No one has been brought to 1832, recognized Greece as a sovereign justice for the Khalra kidnapping and mur- greater commitment must be made to prin- state, and, again, the Treaty of Constantinople der or for the murder of Jathedar Kaunke. ciples such as education, justice and the rule recognized Greek independence from Otto- Yet according to a report by the Movement of law, inclusion, and integrity in order to make man rule in July of 1832. Against State Repression (MASR), 52,268 the region stronger. Sikhs are being held as political prisoners in Thus, Mr. Speaker, it is both fitting and fair Mr. Speaker, I rise again to strongly support India without charge or trial, some since for we Americans as a free people to com- the words spoken by Mr. Patterson in an effort 1984! memorate and celebrate the date of March 25, to bring to light challenges facing the region Missionary Graham Staines was murdered the date Greece, the Cradle of Democracy, and his proposals for what actions need to along with his two sons, ages 8 and 10, by a was once again made free. take place to secure a brighter future for the mob of militant, fundamentalist Hindu na- So, too, Mr. Speaker, let us reflect upon the Caribbean nations. tionalists who set fire to the jeep, sur- reality that no treaty, no mere scrap of paper, CARIBBEAN INTEGRATION IN EMERGING rounded it, and chanted ‘‘Victory to could ever accomplish more than to simply HEMISPHERIC RELATIONS Hannuman,’’ a Hindu god. None of the people state the obviousness of Greek freedom, INTRODUCTION involved has been tried. The persons who which has always endured for time immemo- It was indeed with great pleasure that I ac- have murdered priests, raped nuns, and rial, despite whatever oppression encountered. cepted the invitation extended by the distin- burned Christian churches have not been Indeed, did not the pen of the British poet guished Secretary General to address this charged or tried. The murderers of 2,000 to and doomed martyr to the cause of Greek august body. I consider it a distinct honour 5,000 Muslims in Gujarat have never been to be doing so in this prestigious Hall of the independence and freedom, Lord Byron, write brought to trial. Americas. Most importantly, the oppor- a testament to the Greek people’s inherent tunity afforded me at this time, takes on ‘‘Only in a free Khalistan will the Sikh Na- love of liberty when he wrote: added significance as it comes at the junc- tion prosper and get justice,’’ said Dr. The Sword, the Banner, and the Field, Glory ture when I am about to take formal leave Aulakh. ‘‘India should act like a democracy from the ‘‘field’’ of active politics. In a few and allow a plebiscite on independence for and Greece, around me see! The Spartan, borne upon his shield, Was never more free. weeks, my involvement in regional and hem- Khalistan and all the nations of South ispheric developments henceforth will be Asia,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. ‘‘We must free And may Greece, Mr. Speaker, ever be from the vantage point of the spectator’s Khalistan now.’’ free. stands.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00146 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 28, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4207 As one who has participated in these two This means that priority projects which against drug abuse and drug trafficking, processes from very early in my political ca- form the core of our development agenda transnational organized crime, terrorism, reer, I have been asked to share a few such as poverty eradication and improve- money laundering, children’s issues, wom- thoughts on my vision for the Caribbean and ments in health and education will continue en’s affairs and the protection of human the Americas, bearing in mind the current to lag in implementation. We remain hopeful rights. global realities and our shared commitment but by no means certain, that the UN Gen- The pursuit of these programmes at the towards advancing the political, economic eral Assembly’s Outcome Document of last level of the OAS, complements the impor- and social development of this hemisphere. September will spur renewed action with a tant initiatives on which we have all em- As such, I propose to focus on the nexus be- greater degree of political will. barked at the national and multilateral tween developments in the regional integra- If this scenario were not daunting enough, leve1, as we seek not only to come to grips tion process, particularly within CARICOM, emerging security concerns have brought with, but also to overcome these problems. and developments taking place at the hemi- added uncertainties resulting in new changes The multidimensional nature of many of spheric level. How do I see these two proc- in objectives and priorities, causing even fur- these issues requires a comprehensive, coop- esses coalescing to bring about a partnership ther delays in implementing national agen- erative approach. that will meet the needs of every member das, as we seek to be ‘‘reliable partners’’ in Today, the OAS has also assumed addi- state, regardless of their size or wealth and implementing international security objec- tional responsibilities for the implementa- one that will improve the quality of life for tives. tion of the mandates of the Summit of the our peoples, our most important assets? Against this backdrop, the current inter- Americas, aimed at creating prosperity through economic integration and trade, THE INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO national situation poses a number of chal- eradicating poverty and discrimination and In order to fully appreciate where our lenges to regional integration, notwith- standing the fact that the popularity of re- protecting the natural environment. More- countries are going, we must first under- over, within this process, we have adopted a gionalism evolved from this very same proc- stand the milieu in which they are oper- shared vision to consolidate democracy and ess in the early 1970s as an effective response ating. This will affect the vision we all have security in the hemisphere, and to create to the onset of globalisation. for a hemisphere in which we can enjoy conditions to advance prosperity, a mul- peace, stability and prosperity on a sus- THE HEMISPHERE’S CHALLENGE titude of items for an ever-increasing agen- tained basis. In this present scenario, how do we reduce da. Some sixty years ago when the OAS was our vulnerability to external shocks, achieve The adoption of other mechanisms and in- created, no one would have thought that we sustainable development, strengthen govern- struments, including the Inter-American would have experienced such rapid and rad- ability, promote democracy and at the same Democratic Charter, have served to ical shifts in the international environment, time, comply with our international, re- concretize our adherence to the tenets and propelled by marked transformations in the gional and hemispheric obligations? principles of the democratic agenda. These global economy. These, together with the Jamaica and indeed CARICOM, has always commitments have brought tremendous im- emergence of new threats to international maintained that there is an urgent need to petus to what we are doing at the regional peace and security, now challenge the very make this process of global economic gov- level. Our citizens at all levels have become survival of many of our countries. ernance and integration more inclusive and involved in every aspect of governance; more As the twin forces of globalisation and lib- more beneficial to the interests of devel- women are running for political office and eralization have become more pronounced, oping countries. being appointed to high positions and I can new demands were thrust upon the countries By so doing, there would be greater pros- certainly attest to that! An increasing num- of the hemisphere forcing, in varying de- pects for tangible signs of development and ber of civic organizations are actively moni- grees, modifications to our national objec- strengthening democracy in our countries toring transparency and accountability; the tives and priorities. Increased vulnerabilities and societies around the world. exercise of the undeniable freedom of expres- to the vagaries of these two phenomena have We are reminded everyday of the sense of sion and of the press is widely enjoyed; and led to the abandonment of traditional eco- unease and restlessness which emerges when access to information legislation has been nomic policies and the adoption of new mod- the people we lead are not given meaningful passed in many countries, including my own. els of economic development as we seek to opportunities for self-expression and self- While the foregoing is laudable, however, secure a greater space in the world economy actualisation. We regard these as funda- are we satisfied that in this dynamic process and a more participatory role in inter- mental elements of democracy and civil soci- of globalization, the OAS is fulfilling the national economic relations. ety. In order to meet the challenges which economic development aspect of its man- There is no doubt that both globalisation militate against peace and stability, we date? and liberalization, especially in the last dec- must provide a truly enabling environment. f ade, have been the driving force behind the THE HEMISPHERIC AGENDA integration of the global economy. Despite TRIBUTE TO JUDGE J. WILLIAM the potential benefits of this process, we It is not surprising, therefore, that we in BEARD have to acknowledge that the long-term sur- this hemisphere share a wide range of simi- vival of many of our countries continues to lar problems and concerns. Our regional and require adjustment to the new realities of an hemispheric agendas are inextricably linked HON. BOB FILNER OF CALIFORNIA international environment which has be- and have therefore become inseparable. This come increasingly hostile and unpredictable. is reflected in both our interdependence and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Notwithstanding improvements in global the elements of globalisation that today Tuesday, March 28, 2006 economic prospects and the potential bene- characterizes international relations and fits to be derived there from, we have to which ultimately leads to a myriad of inter- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, today I acknowl- admit that inequities still remain, putting a locking issues. Within this context, both the edge a great friend of the legal community, number of countries at economic risk, in- OAS and our respective regional integration Judge J. William Beard, who passed away last cluding those in Latin America and the Car- movements have a salient role to play. month at the age of 85. ibbean. From its creation in 1948, the OAS was en- Born March 20, 1920 in Chicago, Judge The quest for sustainable growth, particu- visaged as the primary political forum in the Beard moved with his family to the San Fer- larly for small economies, has become even hemisphere to maintain peace and security, nando Valley in 1925. He attended the Univer- more elusive as traditional support mecha- to promote and consolidate democracy and sity of Redlands before enlisting in the Army advance cooperation for integral develop- nisms are gradually eroded. There continues Air Forces during World War II. to be increased pressure to move more rap- ment. The OAS has undoubtedly played a idly to reciprocal trade rules as we bear the pivotal role in the settlement of disputes and Leaving the military as a lieutenant, Judge brunt of rising energy prices and the weak- in bringing solutions to various political cri- Beard married Ann Dodgen in October 1945 ness in non-oil commodity prices. ses within the hemisphere as we have seen and returned to his Los Angeles-area roots. All of these are occurring simultaneously, through the important role it has played in As an aspiring lawyer, he opened a legal mes- as investors become increasingly risk averse dealing with the political situation in Haiti. senger service and attended Southwestern and restrict capital flows, and as the fiscal We welcome and applaud the return of Presi- University School of Law. positions of our economies weaken and debt dent Rene´ Pre´val as the duly elected Leader In 1951, two years after graduating and increases. of Haiti. passing the State Bar, Judge Beard joined the While we welcome international commit- Today, we are confronted by new threats ments to the Global Partnership for Develop- and challenges which our Governments are District Attorney’s Office in El Centro, which is ment as outlined in the Millennium Declara- simultaneously obliged to address and sur- located in my district in Imperial County, Cali- tion, Monterrey Consensus, and Johannes- mount. The hemispheric agenda has ex- fornia. Several months later, he opened a pri- burg Plan of Implementation, we are dis- panded significantly over the years to ad- vate practice. One of his subsequent law part- couraged by the limited progress to date. dress issues such as corruption, the fight ners, Cruz Reynoso, became the first Latino

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:24 Mar 14, 2017 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00147 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BOOK3\DAT FILES\BR28MR06.DAT BR28MR06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE 4208 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 28, 2006 appointed to the California Supreme Court in I applaud Martha Page’s accomplishments ance and makes sure that the management 1982. in public education, an occupation of great re- decisions to maintain the balance are based When future U.S. Sen. Alan Cranston and sponsibility and even greater reward. On be- on science. These decisions need to be made other Democratic leaders formed the California half of so many in the Hodgenville area, I with adequate peer review and with the input Democratic Council in 1952, Judge Beard be- would like to express my profound apprecia- of the affected and interested participants and came a charter member. He interrupted his tion for her service and inspiration as she mo- this bill continues those ideals. legal career to serve as an Imperial County- tivates young people to recognize and develop Ten years ago, Congress passed the Sus- based state senator from 1957 to 1961 (Dis- their talents and abilities. tainable Fisheries Act (SFA). That legislation trict 39), and was appointed to the El Cajon It is my great privilege to recognize Martha was the first major reauthorization of the Mag- Municipal Court bench in 1980. Page today, before the entire U.S. House of nuson-Stevens Act and made major changes As a recovering alcoholic, Judge Beard was Representatives, for her achievements as an to the statute. The SFA amended or added 15 active in the state Bar Association’s committee educator. Her unique dedication to the devel- definitions, added three new National Stand- on Alcohol Abuse. He started a support group opment and well-being of young people and ards (and amended one existing National for alcoholic legal professionals and doctors in the communities they will someday serve Standard), added 8 new provisions which the the 1970s. Judge Beard believed that his make her an outstanding citizen worthy of our Councils were required to comply with in draft- background with alcoholism provided him with collective honor and respect. ing new fishery management plans (and re- insights into the human psyche that were in- f quired that all existing plans be amended to valuable in the courtroom. comply with the new provisions), included 5 Later, while serving on the Municipal Court INTRODUCTION OF THE AMERICAN new discretionary provisions for Councils to bench in El Cajon, he handled small claims FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND consider when developing fishery manage- court cases in Ramona. The informal, rural MARINE-LIFE ENHANCEMENT ment plans, required thirteen new reports, and setting provided an intimacy that he found ACT for the first time, included disclosure stand- lacking in a larger venue. ards, conflict of interest standards, and recusal By the time he retired a decade later, he HON. RICHARD W. POMBO standards for members of the Regional Fish- had also established an alcohol counseling OF CALIFORNIA ery Management Councils. program for drunken drivers at the El Cajon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The SFA focused on three major themes— court—one of the first of its kind in the county. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 the identification overfishing and a requirement In retirement, Judge Beard served on the state for rebuilding overfished fisheries, the identi- Medical Assurance Board and spoke at 12- Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, today my Col- fication and conservation of essential fish step recovery meetings. leagues, BARNEY FRANK and DON YOUNG, and habitat, and the reduction, to the extent prac- Judge Beard’s passing will not only be felt I are introducing the American Fisheries Man- ticable, of bycatch in our Nation’s fisheries. All in the legal community but society as a whole, agement and Marine-Life Enhancement Act. three of themes were important to making as Judge Beard was a humanitarian who truly This legislation will reauthorize the Magnuson- sure that fisheries were sustainable. cared for his fellow human beings. Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- The Sustainable Fisheries Act required f ment Act—the Nation’s premier fishery con- major changes to the way the Nation’s fish- servation statute. eries were managed—changes for the better. CONGRATULATING ‘‘TEACHER OF This legislation continues to build on the tra- While the SFA was not perfect, it pushed the THE YEAR’’ MARTHA PAGE dition of allowing for regional solutions to re- Councils and the Secretary to address some gional fishery management problems by using key issues to make our fisheries more sustain- HON. RON LEWIS a system of Regional Fishery Management able. Since 1996—only ten years ago—we OF KENTUCKY Councils. These Councils offer a transparent have seen tremendous progress in all three of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES process where those with a stake in the re- these areas and the Nation’s fisheries are in source can be heard and can see how deci- much better shape than they were less than a Tuesday, March 28, 2006 sions on the management of the resource are decade ago. But we can still do better. The Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise made. American Fisheries Management and Marine- today to congratulate Martha Page, a distin- This legislation keeps in mind a number of Life Enhancement Act will allow the Councils guished citizen from my congressional district important principles which have kept the Mag- to gather better data, provide for the use of who was recently awarded the Excellence in nuson-Stevens Act as relevant and dynamic new technologies, provides new funding for the Classroom and Educational Leadership as it is. We have tried to maintain a number ‘‘clean gear’’ technologies and does so without (ExCEL) ‘‘Teacher of the Year’’ Award for her of these key themes including: management creating new areas for litigation. exceptional service at the Hodgenville Ele- must be science-based (with peer review that Congress has continued to discuss ideas mentary School in Hodgenville, KY. includes the public); there must be an open which would make our fisheries more sustain- A kindergarten teacher for more than thirty and transparent decision-making process with able since the SFA was enacted. Members of years, Ms. Page maintains a unique passion stakeholder involvement; there must be flexi- Congress have participated in two major fish- for teaching that focuses not only on the aca- bility which recognizes that there is a need for eries conferences here in Washington, D.C. demic progress of her students, but also on regional solutions to regional problems; there that focused on how well or how poorly fish- their emotional, social and cognitive growth. is a need to minimize potential for lawsuits— eries were being managed in the U.S. While Year after year, her innovative approach to fisheries management decisions should be the overall picture was getting better, these teaching is driven by a genuine care for the made by the professionals not by the courts; conferences sparked debate on the new steps happiness and success of young people. there needs to be a balance between con- that could be taken to make our fisheries bet- Through her own example, Ms. Page consist- servation and economic considerations; and fi- ter. This legislation builds on the rec- ently demonstrates to her students the impor- nally, the Act needs to consider the impacts of ommendations of those conferences. tance of character: honesty, goodness, and management decisions on those communities The American Fisheries Management and making life count. which are dependent on the resource to re- Marine-Life Enhancement Act builds on the Martha Page’s dedication to students often main viable communities. progress made by the Sustainable Fisheries transcends the classroom, leading her to play The management of our Nation’s fisheries Act, from the recommendations of the national an active role in after school programs and has always been a matter of balance. It is im- fisheries conferences, from ideas floated at frequent parent-teacher interface. In addition portant to continue the balance between the meetings with interested user groups, and to her work in the classroom, she serves as a health of the resource and the interests of the from the report of the U.S. Commission on mentor to student teachers and is a valuable fishing industry to provide a healthy, sustain- Ocean Policy. resource to her colleagues. Ms. Page is also able protein source for the world. Without a The Senate Commerce Committee, led by a longtime member of the LaRue County sustainable, healthy resource, the fishermen Co-Chairmen STEVENS and INOUYE, has Board of Education and remains actively in- would be out of business and without a fishing passed reauthorization legislation that is clear- volved in numerous state and local profes- industry, the Nation would not have seafood to ly headed in the right direction and I com- sional associations. consume. This legislation maintains this bal- pliment their leadership on this issue. I hope

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The industry that has devel- The American Fisheries Management and will subside and as a result immigrants will oped for sneaking them into the country is Marine-Life Enhancement Act takes a number continue to be attracted to employment oppor- used for other purposes, such as smuggling of provisions from Senators STEVENS’ and tunities here. We in turn will continue to de- drugs. A few, partly because of attachments INOUYE’s legislation, a number of provisions pend on immigrant labor to harvest our crops, to the smugglers, turn to crime in places from the administration’s proposed legislation, tend to our gardens, clean our homes and of- like Los Angeles and Albuquerque. a number of recommendations from the Re- fices and even take care of our children. The inability of the U.S. to devise a sen- gional Fishery Management Councils, and rec- We cannot deny that immigrant labor is vital sible set of immigration policies has broader to our economy. As leaders of this Nation, we repercussions beyond Latin America. ommendations from hearings both in Wash- Microsoft’s Bill Gates complains that the ington and in fishery-dependent communities. also have a moral obligation to those within U.S. is shutting out foreigners with needed This bill addresses or touches on 11 of the our borders. Undocumented immigrants have skills. Colleges and universities say that Im- 16 recommendations of the U.S. Commission suffered sufficient hardship to arrive here and migration and Naturalization Service bu- on Ocean Policy which suggest changes to are forced to lead secret lives to put food on reaucracy complicates the admission of stu- the Magnuson-Stevens Act and 6 of the re- the tables. This cannot continue. As Cardinal dents, limiting the ability of the U.S. to earn maining 11 recommendations that suggest Archbishop Mahoney eloquently states in his foreign currency and international goodwill changes to agencies’ activities related to fish- piece, providing humanitarian assistance to by offering the world’s youth first-class edu- cational opportunities. Employers protest at eries conservation or management. those most in need, such as undocumented immigrants should not be a crime, as is stipu- criminal penalties if they fail to detect docu- While this legislation may not be perfect, I ment forgeries and thus don’t fulfill their believe it will move fisheries management in lated in H.R. 4437. This bill so vaguely pro- ‘‘duties’’’ as surrogate law enforcers. the right direction. I look forward to working poses punishing those who offer aid to un- If Congress had been living up to its re- with my House Colleagues and my Senate documented immigrants, that it would penalize sponsibilities, these problems would have Colleagues to develop consensus legislation acts of mercy such as offering a meal or ad- been addressed long ago. The first require- to reauthorize this important act before the ministering first aid. I admire Cardinal Arch- ment is for members to accept the fact that end of the year. bishop Mahoney’s stand for instructing priests unfilled jobs in a booming economy are not to follow the proposed law. I can only going to attract individuals seeking better f hope similar conviction will be found in Mem- lives. That’s a normal and powerful drive in CALL FOR ROADMAP FOR LEGAL- bers of Congress as they oppose such legisla- homo sapiens. Spending taxpayer billions on a hideous wall and more cops might reduce IZATION OF UNDOCUMENTED IM- tion. the flow, but it won’t stop it or deal with the MIGRANTS Mr. Speaker, please join me in agreeing that issue of what to do about those already in the only way to right the wrong endured by the country. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL undocumented immigrants is to take them out Lawmakers of course have a natural predi- of the shadows and offer them a way to lection toward exercising police power. OF NEW YORK achieve citizenship. As Melloan states, this is Large construction projects appeal as well, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ‘‘only practical solution.’’ especially in a Congress that seems mainly Tuesday, March 28, 2006 [From the Wall Street Journal, Mar. 21, 2006] focused on finding ways to pass out federal dollars to key constituencies. But it should EXAM WEEK FOR THE GOP CONGRESS Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be evident by now that those kinds of ap- (By George Melloan) echo what the vast majority of Members of proaches are limited in coping with honest Congress believe: Our country is in need of a Immigration reform is on the Senate agen- human instincts. solution to address the influx of undocumented da this week. The issue has been festering for The equation is simple: The U.S. needs immigrants into the United States. I would also years and probably will still be when Con- labor; immigrants supply labor. So the solu- gress takes its Easter break, once again dem- tion is to find ways to bring the two together like to enter into the RECORD a Wall Street onstrating the weakness of Republican con- Journal editorial advocating for amnesty, a let- in some legal, orderly way. President Bush gressional leadership. understands this, which is why he has pro- It hardly needs saying the U.S. immigra- ter signed by esteemed Members of Congress posed the restoration of a guest-worker pro- tion policy is a mess. An estimated 11 mil- calling for orderly, legal venues for new immi- gram. But for some reason—perhaps because lion undocumented immigrants are among grants and earned legalization for those in the the president’s staff is not sufficiently skill- the 300 million souls who inhabit the Nation. United States and an opinion piece by Car- ful or vigorous enough in pressing his case— Most fill jobs U.S. citizens disdain. It would the Republican leaders in Congress seem deaf dinal Archbishop Roger Mahoney of Los An- be hard to run U.S. hotels and restaurants to the wishes of their own president. geles explaining his archdiocese’s stand without the maids and busboys who have The second part of the equation, what to against proposed legislation that would penal- made their way from places like Quito and do about existing illegals, is a bit more dif- ize social and religious organizations that help San Salvador. ficult, politically at least. The first bit of ad- undocumented immigrants. Yet their presence annoys what Weekly Standard editor Fred Barnes aptly calls vice worth taking: Stop treating it as a po- This Nation was founded by immigrants lice problem. Nearly all of the illegals fleeing religious persecution. Ironically, today ‘‘paleocons,’’ conservatives of the Pat Buchanan stripe who go hysterical over sneaked into the U.S. for nothing more hei- this country has evolved to one that per- these brown-skinned, Spanish-speaking toil- nous than to offer their honest labor. They secutes undocumented immigrants who, like ers. Vigilantism has broken out on the Mexi- violated U.S. immigrations laws but they our forefathers, came here searching for a can border, with macho guys packing six- aren’t criminals in the sense of posing a better quality of life. Upon arrival, if undocu- guns searching for wetbacks. More seriously, threat to persons and property. If ap- mented immigrants are so lucky to cross the the hysteria has infected Congress, resulting proached seriously and with sufficient good- in House passage in December of a bill that will, it should not be beyond the mind of border alive and evade exploitation by drug man to find ways to make them legal. smugglers and coyotes, they are forced to live would, along with other drastic measures, authorize the construction of a 700-mile Ber- In other words, they need to be given am- in the shadows without access to health care lin Wall on the Mexican border. nesty. The paleocons immediately object or employment benefits at a job that pays little One guy who really loves that wall is a that doing so would reward them for break- salary. In fear of detection by law enforce- Yankee-baiting Mexican leftist named An- ing the law. How about changing the phras- ment, they cannot live normal lives. dres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The highly visi- ing a little bit? Let’s say they are to get am- This is an unjust burden imposed to persons ble testimony to gringo abhorrence of Mexi- nesty in recognition of the fact that they al- who are welcomed with open arms into this cans is feeding his campaign for the July 2 ready have suffered sufficient hardship in getting into the U.S. and living secret lives. country by U.S. employers to perform un- Mexican presidential election. If he makes it, the U.S. will have only a few friends left Various other schemes that have been men- skilled labor. As George Melloan states in his in Latin American capitals. The aging, tot- tioned, such as sending them home to wait in opinion piece, ‘‘The U.S. needs labor; immi- tering Fidel Castro will have finally a queue, have one fatal defect: They won’t grants supply labor. So the solution is to find achieved his life’s ambition of turning the convince illegals that it is safe to come out ways to bring the two together in some legal, Spanish-speaking world against America. of hiding.

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There will be less incentive to sneak late and convey the message of three of these Crawling on our backs in family members, since it will be possible angry voices: More guns are needed by Blacks. to visit relatives or send remittances. Re- ANGRY VOICE ONE: NAZIS ON THE BRIDGES To fight our way storing something like the old bracero pro- Armed Nazis Across blocked bridges gram for temporary farm workers would fur- On steel bridges Blacks need more guns! ther regularize the flow of labor. Blocked paths to Never again Let’s admit that Beltway politics has gone The highest driest ridges. Will they drive us crazy. Aside from the paleocons, there are Each uniformed gangster Weeping back into the flood, the labor unions and their ‘‘liberal’’ friends. Had an official gun Next time before we drown Most unions long ago gave up representing Black fathers forced We’ll spill lots of blood. working people in favor of representing To watch their Blacks need more guns! themselves, which is no doubt why they are Flood soaked children run. They halted all Blacks losing membership. It is hard to think of a They drew a hard line Who came their way class of workers more in need of union sup- Between Black and White blood— They hoarded the flood port than poor Latinos with no legal rights. They drove the mothers For their next rainy day. But politics are what Congress is paid to Back into the flood. To get gestapos off our back manage. It’s too bad this Congress is making Nazi viruses Black soldiers in Iraq such a hash of it. Never die Come home now f They don’t even fade away, Blacks need more guns! Soldiers come home THE CRIMES OF BUREAUCRATIC When times are dry They hide in bunkers Storm the bridges Nazis fire down ETHNIC CLEANSING Hunkered down for a stormy day. From high dry ridges. On the bridges No well regulated Satan in command HON. MAJOR R. OWENS Militias from the slums Devils rules the land OF NEW YORK Are here to march against On the bridges IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Official heartless bums. Judgment day Desperate Blacks are mandated Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Blacks get back Now to bear arms Stay out of the way Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, on April 1, 2006 Shed the luxury Die out of sight there will be a march with world significance in Of non-violent charms. The waters will cover you the battered city of New Orleans. Thousands The NRA In the endless wet night. Can save our day of marchers from all over the Nation will as- Run to requisition semble to force a laser beam of conscience to The second amendment The tightest Nuremberg noposes Is the great American way. focus on the horror of ethnic cleansing now These Katrina crimes Blacks need more guns! underway in that region. While it is true that Are war criminal abuses. It’s us oh Lord Hurricane Katrina was an act of God and the ANGRY VOICE TWO: THEY ARE COMING FOR Black victims collapse of the levees was an accident result- OUR HOMES Standing in the need of prayer. ing from years of Federal underfunding, in- Wake up Black people If not the NRA Lord competence and local corruption, some have They’re coming for our homes! Tell us who else is there? charged, and I agree, that the present blun- Monster Katrina The NRA Has many national clones. Is our salvation ders and stagnation in the recovery and re- Whom shall we fear? building operation is the result of an ‘‘ethnic Wake up Black people With confusion and neglect When the next flood rises cleansing mindset.’’ The plot you will find no- They now wash us away On television where on paper or in any set of email mes- They hijack our property You will not be entertained sages; however, there is an understanding For a tourist development day, by even one tiny tear. within a powerful ‘‘government-real estate Donald Trump and Disney Ducks The second amendment complex’’ that African Americans who have Will have their powerful say; Is our road to rescue been displaced by the ravages of Katrina People chocolate people Whom shall we fear? Blacks need more guns! should not be encouraged to return. This un- Your’re not welcomed to stay written plot begins in the White House where Our schools churches graveyards f Have all been hauled away. chief political strategists have pinpointed the Wake up Black people PERSONAL EXPLANATION obvious fact that without the Black voters of They’re coming for our homes! New Orleans, Louisiana will become a perma- Monster Katrina HON. JEFF FORTENBERRY nent Republican ‘‘red’’ state. Has many national clones. OF NEBRASKA The April 1st march is designed to confront Urban blight declassified IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this bold ethnic cleansing by planned neglect Diversity agenda mystified Tuesday, March 28, 2006 and abandonment. The march will also dra- Inner cities reoccupied matically highlight the overarching racist Suburban flight Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Chairman, on Has suddenly died mindset that nurtures the ethnic cleansing Thursday, March 16, 2006, I was inadvertently City planners cried detained and thus missed rollcall vote No. 46. process. On several different occasions, dur- Eminent domain ing the early flooding in New Orleans armed Brings savage pain Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ law enforcement officers blocked the paths of Ethnic cleansing f fleeing Black evacuees and forced them back Income rinsing GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY toward the murderous flood waters. Brokers bulldoze us out Waving and firing their shotguns uniformed Urban surfs officers of the law blocked evacuees attempt- Have no financial clout HON. SCOTT GARRETT Wake up Black people! OF NEW JERSEY ing to escape the floods by crossing the Cres- Weak tribes will rot IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cent City Connection Bridge. High-level elect- Extinct among the stones Tuesday, March 28, 2006 ed officials later condoned this behavior by Monster Katrina their police. These inhumane, unspeakable ac- Has many national clones. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, tions combined with the present planned inep- Wake up Black people! I rise today to recognize the 185th anniversary

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Dionne, Jr. which Paradoxically, because the liberal Repub- over 400 years. The War for Independence speaks to the retirement of our much-re- licans didn’t pretend to hate government, ended roughly 7 years later, when Greece spected and admired Member, SHERRY BOEH- they were better at fiscal responsibility. achieved its liberation with the Treaty of LERT. They were willing to match their desired Andrianople. Only then, were Greek citizens [From the Washington Post, Mar. 21, 2006] spending levels with the taxes to pay for them. It didn’t make for exciting, to-the-bar- able to fully celebrate their culture, their reli- THE GOP’S SHRINKING MIDDLE gion, and their democratic heritage. ricades politics. It merely produced good (By E. J. Dionne Jr.) government. And, it was that rich philosophical history on Members of Congress retire all the time, Boehlert, being an optimist by nature, was which our Founding Fathers drew inspiration. but some retirements are leading indicators always ready to declare that the ‘‘moderates’ When drafting our Constitution over 200 years of the direction of our politics. Rep. Sher- moment’’ had finally arrived. Last Novem- ago, many ideas came from the world’s first wood Boehlert’s announcement last week to ber, after I had written a column taking democracy in Ancient Greece. call it quits matters, and in a depressing some moderate Republicans to task for back- Greece has long been one of the United way. ing the outrageous budget bill that passed States’ closest allies. Fighting alongside Amer- The affable 69-year-old New York Repub- under the cover of darkness at 1:30 a.m., ica in every war of the 20th Century, Greece lican is one of the last of a breed: a liberal there was Boehlert on the phone insisting Republican, though he calls himself a ‘‘mod- that he and fellow moderate Mike Castle (R- continues to offer strong support with the cur- erate’’ and has the record to prove it. Boeh- Del.) had wrung some important concessions rent War on Terrorism. lert’s departure does not leave the House out of the House leadership. Maybe so, I re- With over 3 million Greek Americans living bereft of liberal Republicans—Rep. Jim plied, but I had a higher opinion of moderate in the U.S. today, Greek culture still plays an Leach of Iowa is more liberal than Boehlert. Republicans and expected more of them than important role in communities all across the But Leach, alas, is an outlier. The spotted that lousy budget bill. Nation. Public service organizations, like owl is in good shape compared with liberal The problem may be that Boehlert and AHEPA’s Chapter 453 in Wyckoff, New Jer- Republicans. Castle did get as much as they could, given sey, are committed to being positive partici- Boehlert chose to retire in the year when the numerical weakness of their variety of National Journal, the political world’s an- Republicanism, but that’s not good enough. I pants in our society. And, it has been an swer to Sports Illustrated, featured him as suspect Boehlert knows this. Absent a robust honor to work with them over the past several the ultimate ‘‘Down the Middle’’ guy. In its progressive wing, congressional Republicans months. Feb. 25 issue, the magazine published its an- will continue to produce fiscally incoherent Mr. Speaker, I encourage all Americans to nual ratings, which showed that Boehlert’s government. Democrats now have the task of recognize Greek Independence Day and the votes were more liberal than those of 52.2 representing their own brand of politics, and valuable contributions that so many Greeks percent of House members and more conserv- that of progressive Republicans, too. and Greek Americans have made to our coun- ative than 47.8 percent. Boehlert’s district I’ll miss Boehlert and his optimistic mod- try. includes the Baseball Hall of Fame in Coop- eration. Our politics worked better when a erstown, and it’s hard to move the ball more sufficiently large band of Republican mod- f to the middle of the plate than he does. erates and liberals could take the edge off HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS It’s been downhill for his brand of Repub- polarization and orient government toward problem-solving. But the liberal Republicans OF REP. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT licanism from the moment he set foot in Washington as a congressional staffer in are gone. We have to deal with the GOP we 1964. That’s the year Barry Goldwater won have, not the GOP we wish still existed. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL the Republican presidential nomination and f OF NEW YORK the great flight of the Republican liberals began. TRIBUTE TO GREEK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After Goldwater’s landslide defeat, two Re- INDEPENDENCE DAY Tuesday, March 28, 2006 publican progressives who later became con- servatives, George Gilder and Bruce Chap- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to man, wrote a brilliant book called ‘‘The HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN honor the contributions of my friend and col- Party That Lost Its Head,’’ detailing how OF MARYLAND league, Congressman SHERWOOD (SHERRY) and why the party’s liberal wing responded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BOEHLERT. After 24 years in Congress, Con- so anemically to the conservative challenge. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 gressman BOEHLERT who has served this But it was too late. The party of Abraham House with dignity and a great deal of integrity Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt was des- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today has decided that ‘‘it’s time.’’ tined to become an annex of the conservative to commemorate the 185th anniversary of First elected to the U.S. House of Rep- movement. Greek independence and to celebrate the long Boehlert has always been unabashed in em- resentatives in 1982, Congressman BOEHLERT bracing his liberal roots. Over breakfast on a friendship shared between the people of represents the 24th District of New York, and sunny summer morning in Cooperstown five Greece and the United States of America. he does so with steadfast leadership, commit- years ago, Boehlert embraced two of the Greece and the United States are forever ment, and simply put, a love for the job. most progressive politicians of his lifetime. linked by common values and political philos- As he rose in seniority and became chair- ‘‘People say to me: ‘Why are you the kind of ophy. In the formative years of our Republic, man of the House Science Committee in Republican you are?’ Because in my forma- the founding fathers looked to the shining ex- 2001, BOEHLERT worked to further economic tive political years, when I was coming up in ample set by ancient Greece whose political development for his district and the State of New York, my governor was Nelson A. institutions and democratic ideals were the Rockefeller and my senator was Jacob K. New York, as well as to push for an environ- Javits.’’ foundation upon which were based many of mental agenda that would benefit not only his Why does the decline and fall of liberal Re- the political freedoms and traditions Americans constituents, but the nation as a whole. publicanism matter? After all, rationalizing enjoy today. While we are losing one of the most dy- the political system into a more conserv- In 1821, as our American experiment with namic and passionate Members of this great ative GOP and a more-or-less liberal Demo- democracy blossomed, we proudly stood in body, the good people of central New York, cratic Party makes the alternatives clearer support of the new Greek republic emerging are losing a man who fought and worked tire- to voters, who are offered, in Goldwater’s fa- from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire. Petros lessly on their behalf. From his efforts to se- mous phrase, ‘‘a choice, not an echo.’’ Mavromichalis, a founder of the modern Greek But it turns out that a Republican Party cure money for transportation projects to sup- dominated by conservatives is no more co- state, said to the citizens of the United States porting the agenda of the National Science herent than the party that left room for pro- in 1821, ‘‘it is in your land that liberty has fixed Foundation, SHERRY BOEHLERT was going to gressives. The huge budget deficit is conserv- her abode and . . . in imitating you, we shall do what it took and what was best for those atism’s Waterloo, testimony to its political imitate our ancestors and be thought worthy of who elected him into office. failure. The conservatives love to cut taxes them if we succeed in resembling you.’’ As the

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President Johnson-Sirleaf has nership. expressed the urgency of resettling displaced The Greek people have stood with us during CELEBRATING THE 185TH ANNI- Liberians, the rehabilitation of the core of an every major American military action. The citi- VERSARY OF GREEK INDEPEND- electricity grid to high-priority areas and institu- zens of the United States will never forget how ENCE ON MARCH 25, 2006 tions, in addition to the demobilization of during World War II, Greece in the historic former combatants and restructuring of their Battle of Crete, presented the Axis powers HON. HILDA L. SOLIS army, police and security services. President with their first major setback, setting in motion OF CALIFORNIA Johnson-Sirleaf, as Mr. Fred Hiatt mentions in a chain of events that would significantly affect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his editorial, is one reason why President the outcome of World War II. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Bush should help Liberia. A Harvard-trained And today the Greek people are standing economist, and former World Bank and United beside us still, this time in Afghanistan where Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Nations official, she is committed to uplifting they have not only dedicated financial and ognize the 185th anniversary of Greek inde- her country. A second reason, according to logistical support to the NATO effort there, pendence, which took place on March 25, Hiatt, is the fact that if nothing is done at the they are also playing an important role in help- 2006. present time, the cost of repair in Liberia will ing to physically secure the country. Thousands of years ago the spirit of democ- be ‘‘far more difficult and expensive’’ later on. Thomas Jefferson referred to ancient racy was born in Greece. In 1821, this democ- Mr. Speaker, all these are pressing reasons Greece as the light which led ourselves out of racy flourished when the Greeks successfully to assist Liberia and I am certain that with Gothic darkness. On the occasion of the 185th declared their independence from the Ottoman President Johnson-Sirleafs commitment and anniversary of Greek independence, I join all Empire. Their struggle and success reinforced U.S. aid, the economy and social conditions of Americans in wishing the people of Greece their belief in freedom and democracy. This Liberia can be revived. congratulations and best wishes. We will re- belief holds strong and true today, as Greeks [From the Washingtonpost.com, Mar. 20, main eternally grateful to the Greek people continue to fight side-by-side in defense of de- 2006] and the legacy of ancient Greece for the shin- mocracy and freedom, and in opposition to THE CASE FOR CARING NOW ing example it set for democracies the world terrorism. (By Fred Hiatt) over. Today we celebrate Greece and the Greek On one of her visits to her native Liberia, f people everywhere for their continued con- Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf told a joint session of tribution to democracy and freedom. As na- Congress last week, she was placed in a jail TRIBUTE TO GREEK tions around the world struggle with tyranny cell with 15 men. ‘‘All of them were executed INDEPENDENCE DAY and injustice, may they look to the victories of a few hours later,’’ she said. ‘‘Only the inter- the Greeks for hope that democracy can flour- vention of a single soldier spared me from ish. rape.’’ HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Now Johnson-Sirleaf, 67, is the newly OF TEXAS f elected president of her unhappy African IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LIBERIA IS IN NEED OF U.S. country, and if you think she was trying to Tuesday, March 28, 2006 ASSISTANCE seize Congress’s attention with that anec- dote of 20 years past, you are no doubt cor- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. rect. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to rise in HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL After all, the world is full of unhappy commemoration of the 186th anniversary of OF NEW YORK countries that have won sympathy here, and then been rapidly discarded. Think Haiti, for Greece’s independence from the Ottoman Em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pire in 1829 and to pay tribute to its long and example, or Afghanistan, which was of inter- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 est to Ronald Reagan, forgotten by George sometimes difficult journey back to democracy, H.W. Bush, neglected by Bill Clinton and freedom, stability, and prosperity. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to then (not coincidentally) a crisis again. Nestled in Southern Europe, and bordering continue my supplication for increased U.S. Now Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa’s first female the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Medi- support for the people of Liberia and to enter elected leader, is enjoying her moment of terranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey, into the RECORD a Washington Post editorial fame and good feeling. Laura Bush and Greece is the epitome of picturesque. dated March 20 which outlines why the United Condoleezza Rice attended her inauguration Greece is rich with history traceable to States should lend itself to providing assist- in January, Congress greeted her as a hero Stone Age hunters, compounded with agricul- ance to the poverty-stricken West African last week, President Bush will receive her country. tomorrow. After a quarter-century of coups, tural and complex civilizations of Minoan and dictators and civil wars in Liberia, this is a Mycenaean kings and followed by the Dark When the country of Liberia was founded by moment of restored democracy and hope. Ages, marking a period of wars and invasions. freed American slaves in 1847, it held a world Do not assume, however, that Johnson- During the second half of the 19th century of promise. Today, however it is suffering from Sirleaf therefore will stoop to unseemly flat- and first half of the 20th century, Greece profound poverty—a product of a civil war that tery or diplomatic spin. After all her years of strengthened its landmass by adding neigh- has driven more than 3 million Liberians from exile, harassment, surveillance and prison boring islands and territories. their homeland. More than 8 in 10 Liberians with all the misery waiting for her back After being invaded by Italy in 1940, Greece cannot find work. Underdevelopment plagues home, she seems to have no time for that. the country—a country with no running water As in: When she is asked during a visit to became occupied by Germany from 1941 to The Post how she will plead her case for aid 1944. After enduring many years of civil war, and no electricity. Founded by the dream of to Bush, given draining U.S. commitments Greece defeated the communist rebels in freedom, it now suffers from a distinct depriva- to Iraq and Afghanistan, she replies, ‘‘For 1949 and subsequently joined NATO in 1952. tion that the United States can now address the reason you said—he needs a success. Bil- In 1972, Greece held its first democratic through their support of the newly elected lions are being spent on Iraq, billions are elections and created a parliamentary republic, president of Liberia Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and being spent on Afghanistan—and it will take abolishing the monarchy, and later joined the her goals for her countrymen and women. a fraction of those billions to make Liberia European Community in 1982. This month, President Johnson-Sirleaf ad- a success story. Today, Greece is part of the international dressed a special joint-session of Congress ‘‘I think he needs one, and we’re going to give him an opportunity to have one.’’ coalition committed to the war on terror. By and met with President Bush. She outlined the It’s not that Johnson-Sirleaf, stately in making airspace and airbases available to the many things that are needed to be done in traditional dress, comes across as ungrate- U.S., Greece is an important player in the war order to ensure her country thrives. ‘‘We must ful. In her address to Congress, she thanked against terrorism. revive educational facilities, including our few the United States for its help in brokering

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Johnson- proudly defended their right to self-government Forward Mike Gansey, one of five seniors Sirleaf works out of a dilapidated palace and individual freedoms. After showing a de- on the team, said about the distinction, ‘‘I just that, like the rest of her country, depends on sire to be free from the Ottoman Empire in hope we end up being one of the great and generators for electricity. 1821, Greece endured eleven long years of most popular teams in West Virginia history ‘‘We have a city that’s dark,’’ she says. war to succeed in gaining independence. like they were.’’ ‘‘We have a city where many young children American and Hellenic cultures greatly respect I think it’s pretty safe to say Mr. Gansey and don’t know that water comes out of a tap.’’ their tradition of independence and recognize the rest of the team’s departing stars will get At night, children gather on street corners to do their homework by the spillover from the importance of democratic principles. their wish. private floodlights, since they have no light The United States and Greece have always It will be a long time before any of us forget at home. Many others do no homework be- enjoyed a friendship and alliance in inter- the hustle and heart of Gansey, the improb- cause they can’t afford pencils, or can’t at- national and cultural endeavors. I am pleased able three-point stroke of Martinsburg native tend school at all. that the Greek Foreign Minister Dora Kevin Pittsnogle, the leadership and selfless Civil war drove most of the country’s 3.5 Bakoyannis and other dignitaries paid a visit play of J.D. Collins, the accomplishments on million people from their homes. Some 45 last week to Washington, D.C., to celebrate and off the court of Academic All-American percent of the population is 14 or younger; this anniversary since Hellenic principles reso- Joe Herber, the sweet shot of Patrick Beilein. many of those children were press-ganged nate in our culture and politics. The United And we will always remember how all of into armies and know no other life. Life ex- pectancy is 42.5 years. Unemployment is 80 States was founded on the principles of de- these young men came together to achieve to 85 percent. Of every 1,000 children born, mocracy developed thousands of years ago in more than anyone expected, and how through 132 die in infancy. the city-states of ancient Greece. The beauty sheer determination, teamwork and a ton of Why should the United States care? The of Greek architecture can even be found while heart they became role models not just for a standard answer of traditional historical taking a walk through our beloved Capitol state, but for an entire nation. ties, based on the freed American slaves who building. Likewise, our country’s influence on We will miss these five fine men on the bas- founded Liberia, may have worn thin after Greece can be seen in their first Constitution, ketball court, but will continue to follow the ac- all these years. But there are two others. complishments of these unofficial West Vir- One is that helping is cheaper in the long which was based on our Declaration of Inde- run than the alternative. When conditions in pendence and the principles behind the Amer- ginia ambassadors as they are certain to go a country become too atrocious to bear— ican Revolution. on to great things. when drug-addled marauders take to chop- On a cultural level, since Greece resur- Behind them, they leave big shoes to fill, but ping off the hands of children who get in rected the Olympics in 1896, they have sym- they also leave their legacy, a legacy that will their way, as in Liberia’s neighbor Sierra bolized peace and excellence for people be carried on by their teammates and by Leone—public opinion may (at least some of around the world. The Olympics show that many in the years to come. the time) force the United States, Britain or great athletic skill and spirited competition can f the United Nations to intervene. By the time bring nations together despite their dif- that demand comes, the destruction is so HONORING EDWARD AND MERLE ferences. We saw at the 2006 Winter Olym- complete—in Liberia, roads, hospitals, water FORD pipes, everything has crumbled—that repair pics in Torino, Italy, how Hellenic ideals such is far more difficult and expensive. as equality and friendship have stood the test The second is Johnson-Sirleaf herself: Har- of time and continue to flourish at a global HON. JIM GERLACH vard-trained economist, former World Bank level. Hellenic culture, whether through its de- OF PENNSYLVANIA and U.N. official, democrat. She espouses an velopment of democratic government or its es- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anti-corruption, socially inclusive vision pousal of friendly competition, encourages Tuesday, March 28, 2006 that aid officials can only dream of finding in most poor countries. Courageously, for he people to come together amicably even during Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to still has many followers, she has asked that the most difficult of times. honor Edward and Merle Ford on their 50th former dictator Charles Taylor, now in Nige- Mr. Speaker, it would be hard to imagine a wedding anniversary. Edward and Merle cele- ria, stand trial for his crimes. United States of America, or even the world, brated this wonderful milestone on February When her hour at The Post is over, she without the great contributions from Greece. I 28, 2006 after having spent half a century in waves off the usual pleasantries and asks: will continue to work in Congress to support love and with the shared experiences of family What will emerge from this interview? What Hellenic causes and our strong and important will Liberia get out of it? And suddenly life. alliance. I would like to join my colleagues in Edward Lee Ford was born on July 31, ‘‘grandmotherly,’’ the adjective you often congratulating Greece on the anniversary of hear applied to her, reminds you less of the 1929 in Hemingway, South Carolina. He relo- woman who sneaked you an extra cookie its independence. cated to Pennsylvania to attend Pine Forge when your mother wasn’t looking and more f Academy. Prior to graduating from Pine Forge, of having your hands checked for cleanliness Edward and his twin brother, Jesse, were before being seated at the Sunday dinner TRIBUTE TO WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL drafted into the Army where they served as table. medics. During his time at Pine Forge and Well, Madam President, I’m afraid this col- umn is the best I can do. I hope you get more while in Germany, Edward diligently wrote to HON. NICK J. RAHALL II Merle Elizabeth Cheatham. Merle was born on out of President Bush tomorrow. OF WEST VIRGINIA January 1, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, and f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like Edward, attended Pine Forge Academy. COMMEMORATING THE 185TH ANNI- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 During the early days of their romance, letter- VERSARY OF GREEK INDEPEND- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, a collective writing kept their love alive. ENCE groan could be heard across the state of West On October 23, 1955, Merle Elizabeth Virginia in the waning hours of Thursday, Cheatham and Edward Lee Ford were wed at HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN March 23, 2006, as a last-second shot by the the chapel on the grounds of Pine Forge OF RHODE ISLAND Texas Longhorns closed the doors on West Academy. The Fords have four children; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Virginia University’s impressive NCAA tour- Rhonda, Terry, Dwayne, and Lisa; three nament run. grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 But while our Mountaineers might have lost Merle and Edward have likewise kept their Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the game, it remains a ‘‘sweet ending’’ for our connection to Pine Forge Academy strong. proud recognition of the 185th anniversary of heroes of the hard-court who, for the second Merle worked as the Registrar, Secretary to Greek independence. This special day for year in a row, have our state swelling with the Principal, and Typing Teacher at the Acad- Greece commemorates the strength and de- pride. emy, while Edward designed and built

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In 1995, Edward, along with his broth- dwell in the house of the Lord forever.’’ It is Institute. er Jesse, received the honor of being alumni not easy today, and it will not be easy tomor- The Kavli Foundation supports basic of the year. In addition to their dedication to row, but we need to embrace the grace that science because we believe in its long-range each other and the Academy, the Fords are exists and make the most of our lives, building benefit to humanity. We are looking for ben- pillars in their church where they serve as upon the memory of those we have lost. As efits which may lie far into the future, bene- Head Deacon/Deaconess at the Walnut Street Moses reminds us in Deuteronomy, ‘‘be strong fits that may be hard to predict, but as we Community Seventh-day Adventist Church in and of good courage. Fear not, for God will go look at the past, the benefits of science have been proven over time. The fruits of research Pottstown, Pennsylvania. with you. He will not fail you. He will not for- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join are not always immediate and are often not sake you.’’ predictable. Often the benefits are the result me today in honoring Edward and Merle Ford f of unpredictable outcomes of an exploration on their fifty golden years of love and dedica- that was initially motivated purely by intel- tion to each other. I hope they will continue to ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDI- lectual curiosity. live in the house Edward built for Merle and CATION OF THE KAVLI INSTI- Heisenberg, Schrodinger, and Dirac were that they are blessed with continued joy, TUTE FOR PARTICLE ASTRO- not motivated by practical applications health, and love. PHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY AT when they and their colleagues developed the quantum theory of matter, and yet, their re- f THE STANFORD LINEAR ACCEL- ERATOR CENTER search led to, among other results, an under- TEN CONSTITUENTS KILLED IN AN standing of electronic conduction in solid ACCIDENT state materials, which led to the invention HON. ANNA G. ESHOO of the transistor, which made possible the OF CALIFORNIA development of integrated circuits, com- HON. RUSH D. HOLT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES puters, the internet, and the IT world in OF NEW JERSEY which we live today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 28, 2006 I believe there is a strong relationship be- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Mrs. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tween the level of a nation’s science and its technological and industrial leadership in to- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with congratulate Stanford University and Stanford Linear Accelerator on the dedication of the day’s high-tech world. great sadness in my heart. On Wednesday, For many years, Bell Laboratories was the March 22, 2006, ten of my constituents were Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and strongest and best scientific research insti- killed in an accident that has left a tight knit Cosmology on March 17, 2006. The institute is tution in the world. The research from Bell community in New Jersey full of grief, and re- dedicated to advancing the understanding of Labs was freely publicized throughout the flecting on fond memories of those who have the cosmos in its search for ‘‘dark matter’’ and world, but who was to take primary advan- tage of it to build a high technology indus- departed. ‘‘dark energy,’’ which compose an estimated 96 percent of the universe. try? It was the home country, the United Today my prayers are with those our com- States of America. It is not just a matter of munity has lost: Marvin Bier and Shirley Bier, This was all made possible by Fred Kavli, a world renowned physicist, through his extraor- knowing the theory, it is the foundation that Hans Wilhelm O. Eggers and Maria Eggers, is built step by step by scientists, the engi- Arthur Kovar and Frieda Kovar, Robert Rubin dinary generosity and vision. neers, the technicians, the suppliers, the sci- and Barbara Rubin, Marion Diamond, and The following are his inspirational remarks entific infrastructure, and it is the whole un- Carrole E. Ruchelman. Each of these people at the dedication of the institute which bears derlying knowledge base that transfers pure embraced life and we will miss them greatly. his name. science into industrial benefits. I believe In the wonderful years of retirement, these It is a special pleasure to be here today for that without the Bell Labs, the U.S. would residents of the Ponds, in Monroe Township, the dedication of this beautiful building in not be the strong world leader we are today in high technology. New Jersey, sought out new parts of the the service of science. First I want to remember and pay tribute Similarly, the Silicon Valley would not be world. Last week, they were on a cruise that to Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, who among the very top world technological cen- took them to Chile, where they opted to take laid the physical and spiritual foundation for ters without Stanford and SLAC. a bus to explore an enticing part of that coun- this great university, and who in their fore- It is well known and widely accepted that try. In a horrible accident, the bus rolled off an sight provided the ample land on which this investments in research yield enormous ben- embankment. building stands today. efits to society through improved standard In addition to those killed, we must also We owe our gratitude to the many people of living, better health, and stronger na- pray for Bernard Diamond and Harold who have been instrumental in making the tional security. Ruchelman, who survived the terrible crash Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Cos- I believe that basic science is the primary mology and the building come about, and driver for human progress and increased that took the lives of their wives. These two give special recognition to President Hen- knowledge about the human being, nature, men will need the support of our community. nessy, Provost Etchemendy, and the Depart- and the universe. We must give them our love and help them ment of Energy, represented by Robin It is for these reasons that we must be will- deal with the seemingly insurmountable sor- Staffin. We appreciate the capable work of ing to make investments with a long hori- row they must feel. Roger Blandford, Jonathan Dorfan, and Ste- zon, and it is important that our leaders in My prayers are also with the family mem- ven Kahn, who are the prime engines in this government duly recognize the importance bers, relatives, and neighbors of those af- effort, and we recognize Steven Chu for his of our scientific standing in providing a su- fected by this accident. This week has re- contribution in starting the Institute. perior standard of living. Sacrifices that we minded us of the preciousness of each mo- We truly have a great building on a won- make today will build our future of tomor- derful site, and I want to recognize the archi- row. ment, and how many of the unexpected tectural firm of EHHD for a beautiful and The benefits of basic science can be hard to events that change our lives remain out of our functional design. predict, but based upon the past, the future control. It reinforces the need to remain hum- The building will be an important focal will be more spectacular than we can ever ble in the eyes of God and to take each day point for the activity of the Kavli Institute imagine. and live it as if a gift from God. This was the for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology. It And to the scientists I want to say, I envy spirit in which each of these ten New Jersey is especially important since the Institute is you out there looking back to the beginning residents traveled with B’nai B’rith on their a joint effort of Stanford and SLAC, and the of time, playing among the galaxies. You South American cruise. They left the safety new building will help to integrate the sci- guys are really good packing 100 billion gal- entific effort of the two institutions, and will axies with a hundred billion stars each in the and comfort of the Ponds to explore a new be a common meeting ground for partici- space of a subatomic particle, but when you part of the world. They are now on their final pants from each as well as for visitors from tell me there are 11 dimensions, I like to re- journey and safe in God’s hands. many other institutions. mind you of Paul Dirac’s statement that said Today is a day for reflection and for con- The prominent location is symbolic of the ‘‘physical laws should have mathematical templation. While we have pain and grief central role it will play in this function. beauty and simplicity.’’

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