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or penalizes the legitimate exercise of freedom 

of expression by citizens of Syria. 

Mr. Speaker, history has taught us that 

strong sanctions can bring about peaceful 

change. A generation ago, Congress passed 

the Anti-Apartheid Act which led to the end of 

the apartheid regime and brought about a 

peaceful revolution resulting in the new democratic South Africa. 

H.R. 1905 will help to refocus our efforts on 

appropriately addressing these critical issues. 

Leaders in the Iranian and Syrian governments have shown repeatedly that they are 

unwilling to comply with international demands. 

For these reasons, Mr. Speaker, I strongly 

support H.R. 1905 and the Senate amendments. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting to pass this bill. 

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INTRODUCTION OF THE INTERSTATE LAND SALES UPDATE 

ACT OF 2012 

HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise along 

with my colleague Rep. MCHENRY to introduce 

the Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act Update of 2012. 

The Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act 

was enacted in 1969 to protect consumers 

from being sold property where the property’s 

description in the contract and related materials was not what was to be delivered to the 

buyer. 

It was intended to protect out-of-state buyers who were sold land that was not what was 

advertised and provides a right of action to rescind the contract and walk away from the 

deal. However, Courts have ruled over the 

years that ISLA applies to condominiums, and 

developers are required to file redundant paperwork that is unnecessary and out of keeping with modern condominium development. 

During the economic downturn, some buyers have used the recording requirements of 

ILSA to rescind otherwise valid contracts for 

economic reasons, an unintended consequence of the act and its intent. The law 

now needs a technical fix to distinguish condominium sales from other types of land sales 

and to recognize the unique conditions under 

which these units are sold in today’s market. 

I fully support the consumer protections that 

were enacted through ILSA, and this proposed 

legislation does nothing to affect those protections. But I also believe that we need to make 

distinctions for condominiums in order to allow 

the condominium development industry to rebound from the recession. The bill would only 

exempt condominiums from ILSA’s registration 

requirements but will maintain the consumer 

protections to ensure consumers still have the 

right to rescind contracts in cases of fraud. 

Developers would, of course, still be required 

to comply with state laws that require specific 

disclosures. 

As we recover in this still fragile economy, 

we want to encourage, not discourage, buyers 

and sellers to enter into real estate deals responsibly. 

That is why this bill is important to ensure 

development and the return of an important industry in our country, residential condominium 

sales. I urge my colleagues to support this 

legislation. 

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE CAPE 

COD CRANBERRY GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION 

HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING 

OF MASSACHUSETTS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 

celebrate the 125th annual meeting of the 

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association, a 

professional organization representing over 

330 cranberry growers throughout Massachusetts. 

Established in 1888 to standardize the 100 

pound barrel, the measure with which cranberries are sold, the Cape Cod Cranberry 

Growers’ Association, CCCGA, is one of the 

oldest farmer organizations in the country. 

Since its creation, the CCCGA has stayed true 

to its original goal—to support and promote 

the interests of Massachusetts cranberry 

growers. 

To execute its mission, the CCCGA’s professional staff continuously sponsors professional development seminars for growers, assists growers in regulatory compliance, provides resources for environmental sustainability, and supports community and professional outreach activities. Through investments 

of over $500,000 dollars in studies and research efforts to improve the efficiency of 

cranberry farmers as well as to promote environmentally compatible farming techniques, 

the CCCGA promotes the sustainable success 

of the Massachusetts cranberry grower. 

Cranberries are synonymous with Massachusetts and the significance of the Commonwealth’s cranberry industry is illustrated by the 

revenues generated in 2012, which exceeded 

$120 million and the roughly 5,000 workers 

employed in the industry. In addition to supporting large, commercial enterprises, the 

Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association 

provides assistance to small, family owned 

and operated businesses. Approximately seventy percent of CCCGA businesses are family 

owned and operated, and some have been 

continuously run by the same family for as 

many as five generations. 

The importance of the resources provided to 

sustain the success of such hard-working 

growers cannot be overstated. Through its 

continued support, the CCCGA is working to 

ensure that Massachusetts cranberry farmers 

can adapt to environmental changes, that they 

survive urbanization, and that they continue to 

experience success and growth into the future. 

Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating 

the 125th annual meeting of the Cape Cod 

Cranberry Growers’ Association. May the 

CCCGA continue to fulfill its mission and be a 

strong, viable supporter of Massachusetts 

cranberry growers. 

ON THE TRAGIC SHOOTING IN 

AURORA, COLORADO 

HON. AL GREEN OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I 

would like to express my sincere condolences 

to the families of the victims of the Aurora, 

Colorado shooting, which took place on July 

20, 2012. 

Twelve people were killed and 58 wounded 

in this senseless carnage, as they sought to 

enjoy a film with their family and friends. 

Compounding this tragedy, among the victims 

were children and U.S. service-members, who 

had bravely fought for this country. 

While we will never truly understand what 

causes someone to take the lives of others in 

cold blood, faith will console where reason 

cannot. We must find solace in the admirable 

examples of courage in the line of fire, as ordinary citizens risked life and limb to help each 

other. 

The shooter underestimated the strength 

and resolve of the community of Aurora. Aurora will overcome this tragedy and we as a 

country will support them because what impacts them directly impacts us all indirectly. 

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MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD PROBES 

HON. TRENT FRANKS OF ARIZONA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, August 2, 2012 

Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker. I submit the Politico article titled ‘‘In defense of 

Michele Bachmann, Muslim Brotherhood 

probes’’, dated July 29, 2012, and authored by 

former Speaker Newt Gingrich. 

The recent assault on the National Security Five is only the most recent example of 

the fear our elites have about discussing and 

understanding radical Islamists. 

When an orchestrated assault is launched 

on the right to ask questions in an effort to 

stop members of Congress from even inquiring about a topic—you know the fix is in. 

The intensity of the attack on Rep. Michele 

Bachmann (R–Minn.) as well as Republican 

Reps. Trent Franks of Arizona, Louie Gohmert of Texas, Tom Rooney of Florida and 

Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia is a reminder 

of how desperate our elites are to avoid this 

discussion. Yet consider this rush to silence 

questions in light of our history of unpleasant surprises during the Cold War. 

Given all the painful things we learn about 

people every day and the surprises that 

shock even the experts (the head of the FBI 

anti-spy effort was a Russian spy, for example), you have to wonder why people would 

aggressively assert we shouldn’t ask about 

national security concerns. 

Remember the shock in 2001 when we 

learned that FBI agent Robert Hanssen had 

been spying for 22 years—first for the Soviet 

Union and then the Russian Federation. This 

disaster came just seven years after the 1994 

arrest of Aldrich Ames, a CIA counterintelligence officer who was a Soviet spy for eight 

years. 

Why should we assume we’re in better 

shape today, when political correctness is 

passionately opposed to tough counterintelligence screening? It’s as though our 


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