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East. Because I am co-chair of two Israel caucuses, she has coordinated various briefings 

and meetings on my behalf. 

Kristine graduated from Grove City College 

in December, 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in 

History and certification in Secondary Education Social Science. 

She is the daughter of Richard and Berit 

Michalson of Ramsey, New Jersey, and is sister to Jacob and Andrew. She has worked 

hard for the people of Colorado. Her conservative and Christian values are needed today 

more than ever. So while I will miss her and 

her contribution greatly, I know that she will 

provide great service to our country in the future. I truly believe God will bless her in her 

future endeavors. 

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THE KEEP AMERICA SECURE ACT 

HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 

to take a bold step to keep America secure 

and rebuild our domestic electronics sector. 

Today I am introducing the ‘‘Keep America 

Secure Act,’’ legislation that directs the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to only purchase electronic components that are manufactured in the United States. These electronic 

components—including computer chips, communications devices, and guidance systems— 

are used in crucial defense and homeland security equipment. This bill is the perfect complement to our ongoing efforts to enhance 

‘‘Buy American’’ requirements and to ensure 

that all DoD and DHS equipment be Made-InAmerica. 

If we are to maintain the most advanced 

military force, with the most advanced weaponry, we must have a dedicated stream of domestically produced parts. Regrettably, today 

this simply is not happening. Our armed forces 

dependence on foreign parts has major security ramifications. From missiles to computers, 

much of our crucial defense and homeland security equipment relies on sophisticated electronic components to function. We must act 

now to eliminate our reliance on foreign electronic components in our defense systems. 

In May 2012 the Senate Armed Services 

Committee concluded a yearlong investigation 

that found a substantial increase in the number of counterfeit electronic parts used in the 

production of sensitive military equipment. The 

Committee noted, ‘‘Our report outlines how 

this flood of counterfeit parts, overwhelmingly 

from China, threatens national security, the 

safety of our troops and American jobs.’’ 

Furthermore, the SASC report found approximately 1,800 cases of counterfeit parts in 

U.S. Military Aircraft while noting that both defense contractors and the Department of Defense lack an adequate understanding of the 

depth and severity of the problem. My legislation will ensure that no counterfeit parts ever 

find their way into any U.S. military aircraft by 

requiring that these parts be made right here 

at home. And, for the first time, it will require 

the Federal Aviation Administration to formulate rules to ensure no counterfeit parts are 

making their way into passenger aircraft as 

well. 

When Operation Iraqi Freedom began in 

March 2003, a Swiss company stopped shipments of a crucial guidance system component for U.S. smart bombs. Both these incidents could have resulted in U.S. forces being 

in harm’s way without necessary tools to defend themselves. Fortunately, neither incident 

caused threats to our troops, but they clearly 

demonstrate the need to protect our production supply lines from being cut, especially in 

times of war. 

Similarly, during the first Gulf War, the 

United States was forced to turn to Japan— 

not once, but on three separate occasions— 

for essential parts in the production of the Patriot Missile. 

Additionally, Mr. Speaker, as one who is 

very concerned about the state of domestic 

manufacturing, I strongly believe that the Keep 

America Secure Act will help re-ignite our 

high-tech sector. Between 2000 and 2010 the 

United States lost more than 5 million manufacturing jobs. 

The Keep America Secure Act would help 

promote the remaining U.S. high tech firms. 

We need to rebuild the domestic electronic 

components industry, and this bill will help us 

do it. 

We have spent the last ten years rebuilding 

Iraq and Afghanistan while continuing to neglect our weakening manufacture sector here 

at home. Congress must make a commitment 

to rebuilding our domestic manufacturing base 

and to ensuring that our courageous defenders continue to have the best equipment available. And as our economy suffers, let us give 

the manufacturing sector a needed shot in the 

arm. Unless Congress stands up and puts a 

halt to it we will eventually be at the mercy of 

any adversary who controls the manufacturing 

of our weapons or the critical components of 

our weapons. 

Mr. Speaker, in the days to come, I will look 

to my like-minded friends, on both sides of the 

aisle, and say to my colleagues: let’s work together to keep America secure. 

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INTRODUCING TRANSPARENCY 

FOR LETHAL CONTROL ACT 

HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise 

today to introduce the Transparency for Lethal 

Control Act (TLC), legislation requiring the 

United States Department of Agriculture to 

publish clear and accessible information on 

animals killed through the Wildlife Services 

program of the Animal Health and Inspection 

Service. 

The Wildlife Services program is responsible 

for intervening in situations when an animal is 

considered a threat or serious nuisance to humans. In some cases, animals are killed to fulfill this mission. 

Efforts to gather adequate information regarding Wildlife Services operations have 

been difficult. The USDA has not made detailed data available to the public relating to 

where, why, how, and which animals have 

been killed. This lack of transparency and 

public reporting makes oversight impossible. 

The USDA could be acting inappropriately or 

recklessly and without this data, we can’t 

know. That is why I am introducing legislation 

to require the USDA to publish kill data online 

by state, county (or other similar political subdivision), and municipality. 

The killing of animals should not be a routine or reflexive government response. It 

should only be undertaken, if at all, after careful deliberation and under strict supervision. 

For that reason, the public and Congress need 

to have the opportunity for vigorous oversight 

to ensure that the USDA is acting appropriately and considering all cheaper and more 

humane alternatives. 

Congress must improve oversight of the 

Wildlife Services program and ensure that the 

USDA is using tax dollars efficiently and appropriately. I urge passage of the Transparency for Lethal Control Act (TLC). 

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT 

SPEECH OF

HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 

Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, 

today I rise to applaud, yes applaud, my Republican colleagues, who voted this week with 

the Democrats to reject the anti-choice legislation H.R. 3803 D.C., the 20 Week Abortion 

Ban Bill. This bill was rejected by a vote of 

220 to 154. 

Had it passed, H.R. 3803 would have contained no exception for rape or incest, for 

medically futile pregnancies, or for the health 

of the woman—forcing pregnant women facing 

medical complications to wait until their conditions become life-threatening before termination of the pregnancy becomes an option. 

Additionally, under this piece of legislation, 

doctors could face two years in prison and 

fines of up to $250,000 for performing abortions and could be sued by their patients or 

their patients’ families. 

This bill would have not only harmed 

women, but also is unconstitutional since this 

legislation absolutely goes against current law 

as established in 1973 by Roe v. Wade. Herein lies the irony of the bill, Republicans, especially those who are members of the Tea 

Party, constantly espouse their support and 

respect for the law, yet they conveniently forget the fact that Roe v. Wade is the law of the 

land. Trying to circumvent that law, which this 

bill attempted to do, is in fact unconstitutional. 

My colleague Delegate ELEANOR HOLMES

NORTON, who is the only duly elected representative for Washington, D.C. in Congress, 

was even denied an opportunity to testify during a hearing on this bill. Even the Republicans know that this bill is a travesty of justice! 

No matter what a person believes about 

abortion, everyone can agree that we should 

reduce the number of unintended pregnancies 

and the need for abortions. Abortion should be 

a last option, not a form of birth control. In 

order to reduce the demand for abortion, we 

must provide our children with comprehensive 

sex education and access to safe and affordable health care and birth control. 

Since the Republicans want to deny women 

their right to choose, why not do something so 


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