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, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 No. 120 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. GOOD NEWS FOR THE ECONOMY young men spent months practicing The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given and playing hard, while never losing Coughlin, offered the following prayer: permission to address the House for 1 sight of the principles of honesty and God of silence, God of peace, in whom minute and to revise and extend his re- fair play. we live, move and have our very being, marks.) Their skill and determination paid help this day the Members of the House Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, good off when they triumphed over all other of Representatives and those who as- morning. I have got some good news. American teams to represent our coun- sist them in their work. In the midst of Perhaps a lot of the Members do not try in the Little League World Series. Although they did not win the world their busy day, enable them to find a know about it. There has been a CBO title, they captured the attention and moment of stillness within and know update. The economy now seems poised affection of Americans young and old. that You are God and present to guide for a more sustained recovery with People across the country followed them. CBO estimating growth of nearly 4 per- them through their games in Williams- May all the people of this great Na- cent in the year 2004. port, Pennsylvania and cheered each tion be people of faith as well and come Because of that growth, moreover, victory. Their achievements this year to seek Your face, O Lord. At this mo- the recent surge in Federal budget defi- will be remembered for a long time. ment, people across this vast country cits will peak in the year 2004. That is join us in praying for the leaders in While I fully expect this team of very right. If growth continues, even at the talented players to contend for the government they have elected. Praying CBO estimated 3.3 percent a year from world title again next year, it is impor- together can unite us in works of jus- the year 2005 to 2008, Federal revenues tant to laud them now for the heights tice and securing peace in this world. will begin to rise again and deficits they attained. With You we can accomplish great will fall through the rest of the decade I am sure we all have the greatest re- and glorious deeds because we pray and just as they always do amid prosperity. spect for these fine young men. They act in Your holy name. Amen. What this tells us, Mr. Speaker, is are excellent role models for children f that President Bush’s decision to use and for all of us. As their Representa- fiscal policy, tax cuts, to promote THE JOURNAL tive in Congress, I am proud of the role growth has been the right priority, and they have played as ambassadors to The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- it seems to be paying off now in accel- other young people across the country ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- erating business purchases. This is cru- and around the world. ceedings and announces to the House cial to restoring vibrant growth be- f his approval thereof. cause the economy has to survive and Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- has had so much trouble with the burst SALUTING EAST BOYNTON BEACH nal stands approved. in the stock market. This is also one of LITTLE LEAGUERS f the explicit goals of President Bush’s (Mr. SHAW asked and was given per- dividend and marginal income tax rate mission to address the House for 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE cut proposals. minute and to revise and extend his re- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Mr. Speaker, this is good news. No marks.) from Georgia (Mr. BURNS) come for- guarantee but good news for today. Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I am proud ward and lead the House in the Pledge f to join the gentleman from Florida of Allegiance. (Mr. HASTINGS) in bringing attention to Mr. BURNS led the Pledge of Alle- HONORING EAST BOYNTON BEACH the House of Representatives the phe- giance as follows: LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM nomenal achievements of a group of I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the (Mr. HASTINGS of Florida asked and young men from Florida’s 22nd Con- United States of America, and to the Repub- was given permission to address the gressional District as well as his dis- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, House for 1 minute.) trict. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. I am speaking of the boys from East f Speaker, I have good news also. Boynton Beach Little League team; I rise to offer the East Boynton Michael, Richie, Cody, Jordan, Patrick, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Beach, Florida Little League team, our R.J., Matt, Ricky, Benny, Devon, and The SPEAKER. The Chair will re- new American National Little League Andrew, who are also known as this ceive ten 1-minute speeches on each champion, for the congratulations and year’s United States Little League side. admiration of this body. These fine world champions. 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. H7843 . VerDate jul 14 2003 02:15 Sep 05, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04SE7.000 H04PT1 H7844 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 4, 2003 People throughout South Florida fol- minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend his re- lowed the team’s success as they cap- marks.) marks.) tured the Florida State Championship Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, as the au- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today followed by the Southeastern United thor of legislation passed by Congress out of concern over the continued im- States Regional Championship. With earlier this year and signed by Presi- prisonment and disappearance of Aung these victories in hand, it was on to dent Bush known as the Truth in Do- San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner historic Williamsport, Pennsylvania to main Names Act, one can imagine my and leader of the National League of compete in the 2003 World Series. sense of satisfaction when yesterday I Democracy in Burma. There they captured this year’s received a call from a United States The cruel SPDC military dictator- championship title along with the Attorney in Manhattan to learn that ship ruling Burma today imprisoned hearts of baseball fans throughout the first prosecution under the Truth her in May of this year after their own America and the world. Their victory in Domain Names Act had taken place. government thugs attacked her and her brought East Boynton great recogni- Yesterday, Federal prosecutors in supporters. Ms. Suu Kyi is now on a tion, but it was their teamwork and Manhattan charged a Florida man with hunger strike in protest. sportsmanship that brought us all violating this new law that essentially Mr. Speaker, no country should be great pride. makes it illegal to use a misleading defending this savage dictatorship that We must also recognize their parents Internet domain name to entice chil- has no qualms about engaging in slave and coach, Kenny Emerson, who helped dren to view pornography on the Inter- labor, systematic rape, destruction of them set a new standard of excellence net. The defendant, John Zuccarini, villages and the murder of many inno- in play and in life. had actually registered 3,000 domain cent civilians. Please join me in saluting this fine names that included misspellings and What more will it take to get the team, the 2003 United States Little slight variations of popular names like international community to take de- League World Series champions, the ‘‘Disneyland’’ and ‘‘Bob the Builder’’ liberative, decisive action? Secretary East Boynton Little Leaguers. and then would lease them to pornog- General Kofi Annan and the U.N. Secu- f raphers to expose children to this pru- rity Council should immediately act to QUESTIONS FOR THE PRESIDENT rient material. secure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, help alleviate the suffering of the (Mr. MCDERMOTT asked and was Thanks to the leadership shown here given permission to address the House in Congress, by the President and by people and address the terrible state of for 1 minute and to revise and extend the U.S. Attorney James Comey, Mr. affairs in Burma. his remarks.) Zuccarini is now being brought into f the halls of justice. And I am deeply Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I THE PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, A humbled by this and felt the need come to the floor with a heavy heart TREASURE FOR ALL AMERICANS today. The wards are full at Walter today to rise and thank my colleagues (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Reed Army Hospital and Bethesda for their support of the Truth in Do- asked and was given permission to ad- Naval Hospital, full of young men and main Names Act and most especially dress the House for 1 minute and to re- women who were sent by their country the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr.