E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 108 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2003 No. 107 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, July 21, 2003, at 1 p.m. House of Representatives FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2003 The House met at 9 a.m. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the servation Area in the State of Colorado, and The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. United States of America, and to the Repub- for other purposes. Coughlin, offered the following prayer: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, S. 924. An act to authorize the exchange of Lord God almighty, bless the Mem- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. lands between an Alaska Native Village Cor- bers of the House of Representatives f poration and the Department of the Interior, today. May their work begin with Your and for other purposes. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE S. 1076. An act to authorize construction of holy inspiration and be brought to A message from the Senate by Mr. an education center at or near the Vietnam completion by Your holy will. Veterans Memorial. Grant them safe travel to their Monahan, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate has passed without S. 1399. An act to redesignate the facility homes, and may peace await them of the United States Postal Service located there that they may be a blessing to all amendment bills and a concurrent res- at 101 South Vine Street in Glenwood, Iowa, they meet. olution of the House of the following as the ‘‘William J. Scherle Post Office Build- And may the Lord’s words to Joshua titles: ing’’. be fulfilled in our day: S. 314. An act to make improvements in S. Con. Res. 53. Concurrent Resolution hon- ‘‘The Lord gave them peace on every the Foundation for the National Institutes of oring and congratulating chambers of com- side, just as He promised our Health. merce for their efforts that contribute to the forbearers. Not one of their enemies S. 470. An act to extend the authority for improvement of communities and the strengthening of local and regional econo- could withstand them; the Lord the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. mies. brought all their enemies under their S. 490. An act to direct the Secretary of power. Not a single promise that the The message also announced that the Agriculture to convey certain land in the Senate has passed without amendment Lord made to the House of Israel was Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Ne- broken. Every one was fulfilled.’’ vada, to the Secretary of the Interior, in in which the concurrence of the House With this assurance we are dedicated trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada is requested, bills of the House of the to You, Lord, now and forever. Amen. and California. following titles: S. 499. An act to authorize the American f H.R. 74. An act to direct the Secretary of Battle Monuments Commission to establish Agriculture to convey certain land in the THE JOURNAL in the State of Louisiana a memorial to Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Ne- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- honor the Buffalo Soldiers. vada, to the Secretary of the Interior, in S. 546. An act to provide for the protection trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- of paleontological resources on Federal ceedings and announces to the House and California. lands, and for other purposes. H.R. 255. An act to authorize the Secretary his approval thereof. S. 643. An act to authorize the Secretary of of the Interior to grant an easement to fa- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- the Interior, in cooperation with the Univer- cilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Inter- nal stands approved. Pursuant to sity of New Mexico, to construct and occupy pretive Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska. clause 1 the Journal stands approved. a portion of the Hibben Center for Archae- H.R. 1577. An act to designate the visitor ological Research at the University of New f center in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monu- Mexico, and for other purposes. ment in Arizona as the ‘‘Kris Eggle Visitor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE S. 651. An act to amend the National Trails Center’’, and for other purposes. The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- System Act to clarify Federal authority re- lating to land acquisition from willing sell- f woman from West Virginia (Mrs. ers for the majority of the trails in the Sys- CAPITO) come forward and lead the tem, and for other purposes. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER House in the Pledge of Allegiance. S. 677. An act to revise the boundary of the Mrs. Capito led the Pledge of Alle- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- giance as follows: Park and Gunnison Gorge National Con- tain 5 one-minutes on each side. 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. H7113 . H7114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 18, 2003 SEA ISLAND G–8 SUMMIT TO ever, Diaz’s two children, Andre Parker tance to meet these dangers head on. SHOWCASE COASTAL GEORGIA Diaz and Elisa Parker Diaz, were saved He also spoke about the importance of (Mr. BURNS asked and was given through the selfless efforts of Walt and the transatlantic relationship, which is permission to address the House for 1 Donyelle. really, I think, the world’s next best Disregarding immediate personal minute and to revise and extend his re- hope to rid the world of dangerous ty- safety, the Wilkins couple stayed be- marks.) rants and weapons of mass destruction. hind and held the children above them Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise The world is blessed by having firm, in the water as they treaded water for today to congratulate my home State strong, committed leaders like Presi- over an hour waiting for rescue. of Georgia, which was selected this dent Bush and Prime Minister Blair. I ask all of my colleagues to join me This country thanks them for their week as the site for the 2004 meeting of in thanking Walt and Donyelle Wilkins the eight major industrial democ- service, and we thank him for visiting for their heroic act, continuing the tra- this Chamber. racies. This will be the largest single dition of the dedicated Wilkins family. f event that Georgia has hosted since its Our thoughts and prayers go out to all 1996 summer Olympics in Atlanta. The those who were involved in the tragic REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Sea Island summit will be held on June event. AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1472 8 through 10 of next year and provides In conclusion, God bless our troops. an excellent opportunity to showcase Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask f coastal Georgia to the world. The eco- unanimous consent to have my name nomic impact alone to the State is es- OPENING OF THE CLAY CENTER removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 1472. timated to be nearly $200 million, and FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. BISHOP of Utah). Is there objection to the preparations will bring jobs and op- (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given the request of the gentleman from portunity to the entire area. permission to address the House for 1 Georgia? I would like to thank President Bush, minute and to revise and extend her re- There was no objection. Governor Perdue, and all the elected marks.) officials who worked hard to bring this Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise f event to Georgia. The beautiful cities today in recognition of the recently GENERAL LEAVE of Savannah and Brunswick will wel- opened Clay Center for the Arts and Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask come members of the media and all of Sciences. My hometown of Charleston, unanimous consent that all Members the government officials with our spe- West Virginia, has been eagerly await- may have 5 legislative days within cial hospitality. ing the opening of this magnificent which to revise and extend their re- Mr. Speaker, I look forward to wel- cultural and entertainment center over marks on H.R. 2754 and that I may in- coming the democratic powers of the the course of the past 2 decades. clude tabular and extraneous material. world to my home State next year for The center, which began as a far- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there a memorable Southern summit. fetched idea, progressed through ardu- ous fund-raising and construction, fi- objection to the request of the gen- f nally opened its doors on July 12. tleman from Ohio? NATIONAL DEBT INCREASING This impressive project would not There was no objection. (Mr. STENHOLM asked and was have been possible without John f given permission to address the House McClaugherty’s vision, as well as gen- ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- for 1 minute and to revise and extend erous contributions by Lyell and MENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, his remarks.) Buckner Clay, the Clay Foundation 2004 and Clay extended family, the Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, it has The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- been 798 days since President Bush and Benedum Foundation, the Maier Foun- dation, the Greater Kanawha Valley ant to the order of the House of Thurs- the Republican Party embarked on day, July 17, 2003, and rule XVIII, the their economic plan for our country.