E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 109 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 152 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006 No. 100 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Baptist pastor, serving congregations called to order by the Speaker pro tem- nal stands approved. in Missouri, Florida and Tennessee. He pore (Mr. PRICE of Georgia). f is a graduate of Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and holds a f PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE master of divinity degree from DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Cummins Theological Seminary, a Re- PRO TEMPORE gentleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) formed Episcopal seminary in Summer- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- come forward and lead the House in the ville, South Carolina. fore the House the following commu- Pledge of Allegiance. Father Barnard is married to the nication from the Speaker: Mr. BURGESS led the Pledge of Alle- former Miss Paula Ann Henderson of giance as follows: WASHINGTON, DC, Fort Worth, Texas. They have four July 26, 2006. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the children and two grandchildren. Their United States of America, and to the Repub- I hereby appoint the Honorable TOM PRICE youngest son, Adam, is currently serv- to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ing aboard the USS Los Angeles sta- J. DENNIS HASTERT, tioned at Pearl Harbor. f Speaker of the House of Representatives. Father Barnard’s gracious presence f WELCOMING REVEREND RICHARD and true dedication to the work and PRAYER K. BARNARD word of Christ is an instrumental part The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without of my life. He guides his flock dili- The Reverend Richard K. Barnard, objection, the gentleman from Texas is gently and challenges us to remain Rector, The Chapel of the Cross, Dal- recognized for 1 minute. faithful to pursuing our walk with las, Texas, offered the following prayer: There was no objection. Christ daily. I am thankful for his lead- Blessed art Thou, O Lord God, King Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I ership and his presence here today. It of the Universe, who hast taught us rise to welcome my pastor, Reverend is truly an honor. through Thy servant David that those Richard Kevin Barnard. I am honored who rule must be just. Grant to the that Father Barnard is here today to f Members of this House, and to all those lead us in glory and praise of our Al- to whom we entrust the authority of mighty. Reverend Barnard has served government, the spirit of wisdom and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER as rector of The Chapel of the Cross, a PRO TEMPORE truth. Direct and prosper all their con- Reformed Episcopal Church, since July sultations to the advancement of Thy of 1989. He has also served Reformed The SPEAKER pro tempore. The glory and to the safety, honor and wel- Episcopal congregations in New Jersey Chair desires to make an announce- fare of the people, that there may be and New York. ment. peace at home and that we may show Before coming to The Chapel, Father After consultation among the Speak- forth righteousness among the nations Barnard was director of communica- er and the majority and minority lead- of the Earth. Give to the Members of tions for the International Bible Soci- ers, the Chair announces that during this House courage, fearlessly to con- ety, which was then located in East the joint meeting to hear an address by tend against evil and to give no place Brunswick, New Jersey. In that capac- His Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, only to oppression. And to the end that ity, he was a regular participant in the the doors immediately opposite the they, and all the people of this land, monthly White House Forum for Reli- Speaker and those on his right and left may properly use Thy gift of freedom, gious Organizations during the Reagan will be open. help us to employ it in the mainte- administration and represented the No one will be allowed on the floor of nance of justice, to the glory of Thy Bible Society at public and private the House who does not have the privi- holy Name. Amen. events, traveling to Central America, lege of the floor of the House. f Europe, Africa and Asia. Due to the large attendance that is Father Barnard is the author of two anticipated, the Chair feels the rule re- THE JOURNAL books and numerous articles, and is garding the privilege of the floor must The SPEAKER pro tempore. The also a Past Master of the Roy Stanley be strictly adhered to. Chair has examined the Journal of the Masonic Lodge in Dallas. Children of Members will not be per- last day’s proceedings and announces Before becoming a Reformed Epis- mitted on the floor, and the coopera- to the House his approval thereof. copalian, the Reverend Barnard was a tion of all Members is requested. 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. H5857 . VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:37 Jul 27, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JY7.000 H26JYPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with HOUSE H5858 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 26, 2006 The practice of reserving seats prior The Senator from Arizona (Mr. KYL); All of those are not Western values. to the joint meeting by placard will The Senator from North Carolina They are universal values for human- not be allowed. Members may reserve (Mrs. DOLE); ity. They are as much for me the pin- their seats by physical presence only The Senator from Montana (Mr. nacle embodiment of my faith and reli- following the security sweep of the BURNS); gion and they are for all free spirits. Chamber. The Senator from Nevada (Mr. REID); The war on terror is a real war against f and those who wish to burn out the flame The Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- of freedom. We are in this vanguard for RECESS BIN). defending the values of humanity. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Assistant to the Sergeant at I know that some of you here ques- ant to the order of the House of Thurs- Arms announced the Acting Dean of tion whether Iraq is part of the war on day, July 20, 2006, the House stands in the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency terror. Let me be very clear. This is a recess subject to the call of the Chair. Jesse Bibiano Marehalau, Ambassador battle between true Islam, for which a Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 6 min- of Micronesia. person’s liberty and rights constitute utes a.m.), the House stood in recess The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic essential cornerstones, and terrorism subject to the call of the Chair. Corps entered the Hall of the House of which wraps itself in a fake Islamic f Representatives and took the seat re- cloak, in reality wages a war on Islam served for him. and Muslims and values and spreads b 1051 The Assistant to the Sergeant at hatred between humanity contrary to JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE Arms announced the Cabinet of the our Koran which says, We have created AND SENATE TO HEAR AN AD- President of the United States. you male and female and made you DRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY The Members of the Cabinet of the tribes and families that you know each NOURI AL-MALIKI, PRIME MIN- President of the United States entered other. Surely the noblest of you in the ISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF the Hall of the House of Representa- sight of God is the best conduct. The IRAQ tives and took the seats reserved for truth is that terrorism has no religion. Our faith says that who kills an inno- The Speaker of the House presided. them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. At 11 o’clock and 6 minutes a.m., the cent has killed all mankind. The Assistant to the Sergeant at Thousands of lives were tragically Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms an- Arms, Mr. Bill Sims, announced the lost on September 11 when these im- nounced His Excellency Nouri Al- Vice President and Members of the posters of Islam reared their ugly Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic U.S. Senate who entered the Hall of the heads. Thousands more continue to die of Iraq. House of Representatives, the Vice in Iraq today at the hands of the same The Prime Minister of the Republic President taking the chair at the right terrorists who show complete disregard of Iraq, escorted by the committee of of the Speaker, and the Members of the for human life. Your loss on that day Senators and Representatives, entered Senate the seats reserved for them. was a loss of all mankind and our loss the Hall of the House of Representa- The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints today is a loss for all free people. Wher- tives and stood at the Clerk’s desk. as members of the committee on the ever humankind suffers a loss at the [Applause, the Members rising.] part of the House to escort His Excel- hands of terrorists, it is a loss for all The SPEAKER.