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# Dealings with the Dead/Preface

PREFACE.
Some men are daily dying; some die ere they have learned how to live; and some find their truest account in revealing the mysteries of both life and death,—even while they themselves perish in the act of revelation, as is most wonderfully done in the remarkable volume now before the reader,—as, alas! almost seems to be the case with the penman of what herein follows.
The criterion of the value of a man or woman is the kind and amount of good they do or have done. The standard whereby to judge a thinker, consists in the mental treasures which during life they heap up for the use and benefit of the age that is, and those which are to be, when the fitful fever of their own sorrowful lives shall be ended, and they have passed away to begin in stern reality their dealings with the dead. He or she who adds even one new thought to the age becomes that age's great benefactor, to whom in future times grateful men shall erect monuments and statues. Well, here follows the work of a man, for his hand penned ​every line, and the ideas were born of his soul, notwithstanding his own disclaimer, for not every one can understand the mystical Blending by means of which he claims to have reached the ultima thule of human knowledge, and most readers, while reveling in the delights whereof so rich a store is laid before them, will insist that these glories were begotten of his own soul. Be that as it may, however, here is one, who, measured by the standard of the world itself, merits a monument stronger than iron, more endurable than granite, the gratitude of every soul that sighs for immortality; for not a single new thought, but whole platoons of them, grand and magnificent, hath he here presented, a deathless legacy to the world; and bye-and-bye these thoughts of 'Cynthia,' these 'Dealings with the Dead,' will become a beacon on the Highway of Thought, and be remembered to the everlasting glory of the sufferer who penned them. Rest, Paschal, rest, my brother; thou brother and lover of thy race, for thy work is well done; thy thoughts can never die. The bad will hate, but all who love Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, will bless thee, and crown thy name with fadeless laurels. G. D. S.
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# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/Extensions of Remarks/Congratulating J. Gary Mudd

CONGRATULATING J. GARY MUDD, VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AT THE AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND, ON HIS RETIREMENT
HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH OF KENTUCKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Mr. Yarmuth. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate J. Gary Mudd, Vice ​President of Government and Community Affairs at the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), on his retirement. For more than 34 years, Gary has been a tireless advocate for thousands of students and adults who are blind or visually impaired.
Gary has been the face of APH on Capitol Hill for decades. His approach to educating Members of Congress and their staff was to emphasize the importance of increased funding for the blind and visually impaired; demonstrating the many technologies developed by APH; and making clear how that investment helps expand educational opportunities for those without sight. Gary’s determination, both personally and professionally, proved to all who know him that a blind man can achieve great success. Gary is a proud graduate of the University of Louisville where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology.
Gary was known to many on Capitol Hill, and his guide dogs were often more recognizable than their owner. When Gary called for an appointment, the first question was: “Is the dog coming?” Heathcliff was his first companion. When he passed away, Denver filled the coveted position. Not that we weren’t pleased to see Gary, but his companions were always a highlight of the day. Gary was a valuable resource for members of the Capitol Hill community and was always available to answer any questions about educating the blind and visually impaired.
Gary’s accomplishments are many: he played a key leadership role on the APH executive board; helped establish the National Prison Braille Network—a partnership with the APH and prisons across the United States to learn braille to transcribe textbooks for blind students; and played an integral role at the APH Museum, the InSights Arts Competition, and the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center resources services team. Gary was not only instrumental in ensuring that the APH facility was an accessible workplace for all, but also led the team to include accessibility for the blind for the Louisville Metro region to expand accessibility and technology for transit, buildings, and streets, and he worked tirelessly to help incorporate changes into city planning documents for our city.
As Helen Keller said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”
Gary’s work at the APH demonstrated more than vision. He inspired others to join in his quest to provide the best for blind students, adults, and the visually impaired all over this great nation.
I wish Gary the very best in retirement and send my good wishes to him, his wife Susan, daughters Kelly and Rachel, and grandchildren Cate, Carter, Davis, and Kase.
# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/Extensions of Remarks/Adopting the Rules of the House

ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 117TH CONGRESS
SPEECH OF HON. JENNIFFER GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN OF PUERTO RICO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, January 4, 2021
Miss González-Colón. Madam Speaker, I express my opposition to the proposed House Rules governing the 117th Congress.
As the Congresswoman for Puerto Rico, I represent 3.2 million Puerto Ricans, American citizens by birth since 1917. Yet as such I have no vote on passage of measures.
While House Resolution 8 will continue to provide the Delegates and the Resident Commissioner a vote in the Committee of the Whole, the vote will only count if the votes cast are not deciding votes.
If Delegates or the Resident Commissioner, while in the Committee of the Whole, cast deciding votes, the measure will receive a revote without any delegate or Resident Commissioner casting a vote during the second vote.
This is just a reflection of a continued injustice and a step that does little or nothing to address it.
More than a symbolic expression, my constituents need equal standing.
This past November, Puerto Ricans exercised their choice by casting 623,053 votes for statehood, capturing 52-percent of the total vote. This referendum was a straight yes-no question as to the ultimate will of the Puerto Rican voters.
Puerto Rico demands equality. My constituents voted for equal voting representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and the United States Senate, which can only be achieved through statehood.
Puerto Rico would have at least four U.S. Representatives in the House and the Constitutionally mandated two Senators when it becomes a state. This would give the island six electoral votes during a Presidential election cycle.
And still, there are those who still try to subvert the will of the voters who actually live in the island.
All the crises that Puerto Rico has suffered during the past four years, including hurricanes, earthquakes, the coronavirus pandemic, and the fiscal crisis, demonstrate the urgency of achieving equality with the states.
That is why statehood cannot wait any longer. The island must receive the same treatment that is received in the rest of the nation. There is strength in the Union, particularly in moments of collective crisis.
The territorial status is also primarily responsible for the island’s economic underdevelopment and decline.
According to the Census there are 5.4 million Puerto Ricans living in the rest of the United States as opposed to 3.26 million living on the island—a difference of 2.1 million people, driven by the lack of opportunity.
It’s a pleasure to serve in this House, the most diverse in its history. However, we are failing to address the pressing issue of Puerto Rico’s need for real, not symbolic votes in Congress.
The island deserves equality, and my constituents deserve representation.
# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/Extensions of Remarks/Congratulating Elise Jones

CONGRATULATING BOULDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER ELISE JONES ON HER RETIREMENT
HON. JOE NEGUSE OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Mr. Neguse. Madam Speaker, today I wish to recognize the accomplishments of an incredible public servant, County Commissioner Elise Jones.
Commissioner Jones has proudly served as a Boulder County Commissioner since 2013, and has shown throughout her impressive career a passion for helping those in need. She has fought for social justice and advocated for ​measures that would help combat climate change and protect our treasured public lands and open spaces. During her time as a County Commissioner, she also represented Boulder County on the Denver Regional Council of Governments, and as the Representative to the Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee. She has served as a member of the Metro Area County Commissioners, which she chaired in 2016, and was recently appointed by the Governor of Colorado to the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission. In this latter position, Commissioner Jones has been able to utilize her extensive experience to fight for cleaner air for all Coloradans. She has helped her community through countless disasters, including the 2013 flooding, historic wildfires, and the immense challenges posed by the COVID–19 pandemic this year, and I am thankful for her leadership.
I am grateful that Commissioner Jones plans to continue her environmental work. While she leaves enormously big shoes to fill, her legacy will not be forgotten. On behalf of the people of Colorado’s 2nd Congressional district, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for her service.
# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/Extensions of Remarks/Congratulating Gail Watson

CONGRATULATING GILPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER GAIL WATSON ON HER RETIREMENT
HON. JOE NEGUSE OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Mr. Neguse. Madam Speaker, today I wish to recognize the accomplishments of an incredible public servant. Since 2012, Gail Watson has served as a County Commissioner for Gilpin County. During her time in office she has proven that hard work and determination are the cornerstones of implementing change.
As a County Commissioner, Gail has been a huge proponent of environmental protection. She has spent endless hours ensuring that Gilpin County’s public lands remained free of invasive plant species and protected from development. Commissioner Watson has been a huge asset to her community and her work has positively impacted the people she has been so proud to serve.
She has shown a passion for maintaining the safety and wellbeing of her constituents. During her time as a County Commissioner, Gail prioritized access to broadband internet and phone service in Gilpin County, emphasizing that access to broadband service is a necessity in cases of emergency and for education. She also ensured that Gilpin County was well prepared for any natural disaster that might hit and focused on bolstering Gilpin’s emergency preparedness.
I am grateful for Gail’s dedicated service as a Gilpin County Commissioner, and I know that the impact of her work will continue to be felt for many years to come. I wish her a restful and well-deserved retirement.
# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/Extensions of Remarks/Congratulating Karn Stiegelmeier

CONGRATULATING SUMMIT COUNTY COMMISSIONER KARN STIEGELMEIER ON HER RETIREMENT
HON. JOE NEGUSE OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Mr. Neguse. Madam Speaker, today I wish to recognize and honor the work of retiring Summit County Commissioner Karn Stiegelmeier. Karn has continuously devoted much of her time and energy to maintaining our beautiful public lands and environment in Summit County, Colorado—a community I am so proud to represent. Prior to serving as a County Commissioner, she worked for the National Forest Service and National Park Service, where she served in the crucial roles of wildland firefighter and park ranger, and also taught students in Summit County.
During her time as a Summit County Commissioner, Karn continued to advocate for the protection of our environment and was fiercely determined to preserve the precious quality of life we enjoy in Colorado. She also continuously advocated for forest health and wildfire prevention, both of which have helped Colorado’s Second Congressional District in incalculable ways.
She has truly shown an incredible determination to better her community, and I thank her for her many years of service as County Commissioner. I am grateful for all the work Karn has done during her time as a Summit County Commissioner and wish her a restful and well-deserved retirement from public service.
# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/Extensions of Remarks

EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS
* Personal Explanation
* Congratulating Gail Watson
* Honoring Calvin C. Goode
* Introduction of the Build America Act of 2021
* Personal Explanation
* Jeff Dorschner
* Remembering Christine Terlesky
* Congratulating Thomas Davidson
* Congratulating J. Gary Mudd
* In Honor of the Late Mr. Antonio Dias Chaves
* Honoring Augustus Benton Chafin, Jr.
* Wuhan Virus Chronicler Jailed
* Adopting the Rules of the House
* Congratulating Steve Johnson
* Recognizing Sharon Stark
* Opposition to the Electoral College Objection
* Election Irregularities
* Objection to Electoral College
* Congratulating Karn Stiegelmeier
* Concerns About the Certification of the Electoral College Vote
* Election Irregularities Cannot Be Ignored
* Supporting the 2020 Electoral College Objections
* Honoring Trever Aubria Carter, Jr.
* Congratulating Mike Foote
* Supporting the Electoral College Objections
* Defending Our Democracy
* Electoral College Contest
* Committee Findings
* Congratulating Deb Gardner
* Objecting to Certain Electoral Votes
* Committee Findings
* Regarding Joint Session of Congress
* Congratulating Elise Jones
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate of February 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Digest—designated by the Rules Committee—of the time, place and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled and any cancellations or changes in the meetings as they occur.
As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week.
Meetings scheduled for Friday, February 8, 2021 may be found in the Daily Digest of today’s Record.
MEETINGS SCHEDULED JANUARY 12
9:30 a.m.
    Committee on Armed Services
       To hold hearings to examine civilian control of the Armed Forces.
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# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/Extensions of Remarks/Congratulating Deb Gardner

CONGRATULATING BOULDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER DEB GARDNER ON HER RETIREMENT
HON. JOE NEGUSE OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Mr. Neguse. Madam Speaker, today I wish to recognize Ms. Deb Gardner, who has served the people of Boulder County for over a decade, and since 2012, has tirelessly devoted herself to serving her community as a Boulder County Commissioner. Over the past eight years, Deb has worked hard to make Boulder County a better place. In light of Deb’s retirement, I want to take the opportunity to commend her distinguished career in public service.
Deb has never been afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Her work in Boulder is a reflection of her passion for equity, education, and the environment. A truly indispensable community member, she has fought to maintain Boulder County’s natural beauty and ensure that everyone feels welcome in the community.
Prior to becoming a County Commissioner, she represented Colorado’s 11th district, and the people of Boulder County, in the Colorado State Legislature as a State Representative, where she served on the House Transportation, Legislative Audit, Business and Economic Development, and Health Benefit Exchange Review committees. She has helped her community through countless disasters, including the 2013 flooding, historic wildfires, and the immense challenges posed by the COVID–19 pandemic this year, and I am grateful for her leadership.
For the entirety of her career, Deb has led by example and inspired countless others along the way. I am grateful for her distinguished record of service, and I thank Commissioner Gardner for her service to her community. I wish her a restful and well-deserved retirement.
# Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

Human rights document from the French Revolution, drafted by the Abbé Sieyès and the Marquis de Lafayette in consultation with Thomas Jefferson, and issued by France's National Constituent Assembly in 1789.
English-language translations of Déclaration des Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen include:
* Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, in the French Constitution of 1791, translated by Frank Maloy Anderson (1908).
* Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, translated by Wikisource.
# Declaration on Proclamation of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic

* related portals: Armenia.
* sister projects: Wikidata item.
DECLARATION
ON PROCLAMATION OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC
Joint session of the Nagorno Karabakh Oblast and Shahoumian regional councils of people’s deputies with the participation of deputies of councils of all levels
Expressing the will of people, in fact, fixed by a referendum and in the decisions of the NKAO and Shahoumian regional authorities in 1988-1991, its strive for freedom, independence, equality and good neighbourly relations;
ascertaining proclamation by the Azerbaijani Republic of the “restoration of 1918-1920 state independence”;
taking into consideration that the policy of apartheid and discrimination pursued in Azerbaijan created an atmosphere of hatred and intolerance in the Republic towards the Armenian people, which led to armed conflict, human victims, mass deportation of the population from peaceful Armenian villages;
being guided by the USSR acting Constitution and laws giving the population of autonomous units and compactly living ethnic groups the right to decide independently the issue of their state-legal status in case of a Soviet Republic’s secession from the USSR;
considering the Armenian people’s strive for unification natural and in line with the norms of international law;
striving for restoration of good neighbourly relations between Armenian and Azerbaijani peoples, based on mutual respect of each other’s rights;
taking into consideration the complexity and contradictoriness of the situation in the state, uncertainty of the Union’s future, Union’s structures of authority and governance;
respecting and following the principles of General Declaration on Human Rights and International Pact on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, International Pact on Civil, Political and Cultural Rights and with hope for international community’s understanding and support,
PROCLAIMS:
THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC WITHIN THE BORDERS OF THE CURRENT NAGORNO KARABAKH AUTONOMOUS OBLAST AND NEIGHBORING SHAHOUMIAN REGION. (Abr. NKR)
The Nagorno Karabakh Republic enjoys the authorities given to Republics by the USSR Constitution and legislation and reserves the right to decide independently the issue of its state-legal status based on political consultations and negotiations with the leadership of Union and Republics.
The USSR Constitution and legislation, as well as other laws currently in force, which do not contradict the goals and principles of this Declaration and peculiarities of the Republic apply on the territory of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, until the NKR Constitution and laws are adopted.
Joint Session of the Nagorno Karabakh Oblast and Shahumian regional councils of people’s deputies with the participation of deputies of councils of all levels
September 2, 1991
http://nkr.am/eng/deklaraciya209.html
# Declaration on Territorial Sea

Partial translation into English from
1) The breadth of the territorial sea of the People's Republic of China shall be twelve nautical miles. This provision applies to all territories of the People’s Republic of China, including the Chinese mainland and its coastal islands, as well as Taiwan and its surrounding islands, the Penghu Islands and all other islands belonging to China which are separated from the mainland and its coastal islands by the high seas.
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2) China's territorial sea along the mainland and its coastal islands takes as its baseline the line composed of the straight lines connecting basepoints on the mainland coast and on the outermost of the coastal islands; the water area extending twelve nautical miles outward from this baseline is China's territorial sea. The water area inside the baseline, including Pohai Bay and Chiungchow Straits, are Chinese inland waters. The islands inside the baseline, including Tungyin Island, Kaoteng Island, the Matsu Islands, the Paichuan Islands, Wuchiu Island, the Greater and Lesser Quemoy Islands, Tatan Island, Erhtan Island and Tungting Island, are islands of the Chinese inland waters.
3) No foreign vessels for military use and no foreign aircraft may enter China's territorial sea and the air space above it without the permission of the Government of the People's Republic of China. . . .
4) The principles provided in paragraphs 2) and 3) likewise apply to Taiwan and its surrounding islands, the Penghu Islands, the Tungsha Islands, the Hsisha Islands, the Chungsha Islands, the Nansha Islands, and all other islands belonging to China.
# Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996/Chapter 11

Chapter 11
Security Services
Governing principles
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Command of defence force
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Defence civilian secretariat
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Police
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# Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996/Chapter 14

Chapter 14
General Provisions
International Law
International agreements
231.
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Customary international law
232.
Application of international law
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Other matters
Charters of Rights
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Self-determination
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Funding for political parties
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Diligent performance of obligations
237.
Agency and delegation
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but does not include a court or a judicial officer;
​“provincial legislation” includes —
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Inconsistencies between different texts
240.
Transitional arrangements
241.
Repeal of laws
242.
Short title and commencement
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