E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 109 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 151 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2005 No. 149 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. The question was taken; and the War, Somalia, Yugoslavia, Afghani- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Speaker announced that the ayes ap- stan, and the Iraq War. Coughlin, offered the following prayer: peared to have it. These are wars that were fought in, Lord of all the earth, the sea and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. fought by and fought for Americans. sky, in today’s world, when we take to Speaker, I object to the vote on the This land of the free is consecrated by flight, it is not just in fanciful imagi- ground that a quorum is not present the blood of the fallen. In many of nation or escape, nor always in mystic and make the point of order that a these wars the liberty of the Nation’s prayer. Physically we fly in the sky quorum is not present. people was at stake. Across the mas- over this resourceful Nation and survey The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, sive seas of time the American veteran the many blessings You shower upon rule XX, further proceedings on this shall be remembered and praised, for Your people. question will be postponed. they fought in lands they had never We marvel at Your Creation and The point of no quorum is considered seen, and they fought for peoples they Your infinity beyond. withdrawn. did not know. By placing ourselves in the hands of f These, like my dad, represent the fin- an experienced flight crew and of so- est the Nation has ever produced. We phisticated aircraft, we form an uncer- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE honor them and we thank them on Vet- tain community of trust and sheer The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman erans Day. abandon. We become accountable to from New York (Mr. BISHOP) come for- one another for tentative security. We ward and lead the House in the Pledge f of Allegiance. share a common destination and seek DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT freedom from turbulence along the Mr. BISHOP of New York led the way. Pledge of Allegiance as follows: (Mr. MCGOVERN asked and was Together we hope for peace in the I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the given permission to address the House end. United States of America, and to the Repub- for 1 minute.) Lord, help the frequent fliers of Con- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, this gress understand the parable of their indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. so-called Deficit Reduction Act is an flight. Lift them with the wings of in- f intellectually dishonest, cruel hoax. The Republican leadership claims they spiration and accountability to take us ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER beyond our confinement to new heights are reducing the deficit, but in reality of progress and integrity while caring The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- they are actually hurting the poorest for the most needy and the most fright- tain up to 10 one-minutes on each side. and most vulnerable in this country: ened traveling with us. Our hope is f Health care for poor people, slashed by $9.5 billion; food for poor people, de- placed in their leadership and Your THE AMERICAN VETERAN power to hold us in this moment of sus- creased by over $840 million; student pension now and forever. Amen. (Mr. POE asked and was given per- loans for college students, a $14.3 bil- mission to address the House for 1 lion cut. f minute.) Mr. Speaker, Hurricane Katrina and Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, the American Hurricane Rita reopened the eyes of THE JOURNAL veteran has fought in these conflicts: Americans to the staggering poverty The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- French and Indian war, War for Inde- that still exists in this country, yet the ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- pendence, the First Barbary War, the Republican leadership wants to slash ceedings and announces to the House War of 1812, the Second Barbary War, over $50 billion from programs that his approval thereof. War for Texas Independence, the War will help our most vulnerable citizens Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Between the States, the Indian Wars, across America. If that were not bad nal stands approved. the Spanish-American War, the Phil- enough, there is a tax cut worth at Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. ippine-American War, the Boxer Rebel- least $70 billion on its way. Combined Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I lion, First World War, Russian Revolu- with this upcoming tax cut, the so- demand a vote on agreeing to the tion, Spanish Civil War, the Great called Deficit Reduction Act will actu- Speaker’s approval of the Journal. World War II, the Cold War, Korean ally increase the deficit by $20 billion. The SPEAKER. The question is on War, Vietnam War, Tehran hostage res- We are a much better country than the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. cue, Grenada, Beirut, Panama, the Gulf this bill puts forth. If this bill passes 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. H10147 . VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:58 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10NO7.000 H10NOPT1 H10148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 10, 2005 today, the Republicans will have suc- CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. Championing tax cuts for the ceeded in creating a government with- STANLEY AND DEANNA wealthiest Americans by punching out a conscience. Shame on them. MAYFIELD ON BEING HONORED holes in the safety net is the hallmark Let me appeal to the moderates on AS DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS BY of this administration’s failed eco- the other side. Do the right thing. THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA nomic policies. But it shouldn’t be the Don’t throw away your conscience. (Mr. CONAWAY asked and was given way we balance our books. While millionaires will gain another Don’t be a cheap date. Vote against permission to address the House for 1 $19,000 tax break, the typical student, this bill. minute and to revise and extend his re- already saddled with $17,500 in debt, marks.) f faces $5,800 in new fees and higher in- Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise terest rates. How can we in good con- today to recognize two of San Angelo, PREPARING FOR AN AVIAN (BIRD) science cut student loans after the Col- Texas’ most dedicated and patriotic INFLUENZA PANDEMIC lege Board tells us this is the most ex- citizens, Stanley and Deanna Mayfield. pensive semester ever? (Mr. MURPHY asked and was given On November 21, 2005, they will be hon- permission to address the House for 1 Common sense tells us: When you are ored by the Concho Valley Council of in a hole, stop digging. But we are still minute.) the Boy Scouts of America with the Mr. MURPHY. The United States digging, falling deeper into red ink Distinguished Citizen Award in rec- with this budget, beyond what we and must prepare for an avian flu pandemic ognition of their contributions to which could potentially kill tens of future generations of Americans can scouting and the citizens of San An- afford. thousands of people and cost tens of gelo. billions of dollars. Similar to the 1918 I urge my colleagues to vote against John Stanley Mayfield and Deanna this sham deficit reduction bill. influenza epidemic, the avian flu is a Lee Gilmore Mayfield married on Au- f primary cause of death where victims gust 22, 1964. They moved to San An- suffer a severe response of respiratory gelo after Stanley completed 51⁄2 years VETERANS DAY distress as their immune system is of service as an Air Force F–111 pilot. (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- compromised. Since then, they have been active vol- mission to address the House for 1 Citizens should make sure they still unteers in San Angelo and throughout minute and to revise and extend his re- get their annual flu shot and practice Texas. They have dedicated their lives marks.) good hygiene, even though the likeli- to the service of others and deserve to Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is hood of scenarios of flu pandemic will be recognized for their contributions. Veterans Day. On this holiday, it is not occur. But Congress needs to make In addition to volunteering as mem- certainly appropriate that we recognize sure we improve vaccine distribution bers of and on the board of directors of the sacrifice of our brave veterans that mechanisms, improve lines of commu- many charitable and community devel- have fought to protect our freedom in nications and take steps to mitigate opment organizations, both are active years past. panic to make sure that there is essen- members of the First Baptist Church But Veterans Day also provides a tial communication with local media and have served as appointees of Gov- good opportunity to note the progress outlets. ernor George W. Bush, Deanna as Vice our military is making today. Today, We also must increase vaccine pro- Chairman of the Texas Real Estate we are at war.