September 11, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5773 

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. 

Madam Speaker, 11 years ago today, 

our Nation was attacked by a group of 

Islamic terrorists who declared war on 

our country and the freedoms we cherish. The innocent civilians who were 

murdered by this act of terrorism will 

never be forgotten. 

In order to protect American families, our country’s military capabilities 

must remain the strongest in the 

world. Sadly, due to the President’s 

policies and the looming threat of sequestration, our national security 

stands at risk. The budget reductions 

to defense will reduce the Navy to the 

smallest fleet since 1916, the smallest 

Army and Marine Corps since 1939, and 

the smallest Air Force since it was created. 

House Republicans have passed legislation to save 2.14 million jobs by offering a replacement for sequestration. 

Unfortunately, the President has failed 

to show leadership and refused to act. 

It is my hope the liberal-controlled 

Senate will put aside party politics and 

work to prevent the weakening of our 

defense capabilities. 

In conclusion, we will never forget 

the cowardly attacks of September the 

11th on innocent civilians. 

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WELCOMING HOME SERGEANT 

MAJOR MARVIN L. HILL 

(Mr. COHEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 

minute.) 

Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, as we 

commemorate the 11th anniversary of 

the attacks on our country, we should 

recognize the men and women who 

have fought so bravely for our country 

over the last decade. 

This weekend, I had the honor of 

holding a welcome home ceremony in 

my office for Sergeant Major Marvin L. 

Hill. Sergeant Major Hill enlisted in 

the Army on January 18, 1978, and 

served this country in a wide variety of 

roles for 35 years. Most recently, he 

was selected by General David 

Petraeus to serve as Command Senior 

Enlisted Leader for the International 

Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and 

United States forces in Afghanistan—a 

great honor and a very important job. 

Command Sergeant Major Hill’s numerous awards and decorations include 

the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious 

Service Medal, and the Joint Service 

Commendation Medal for Valor, among 

many others. 

Our city is proud of Sergeant Major 

Hill and all the men and women who 

serve in our Armed Forces. I want to 

particularly express appreciation for 

all the noncommissioned officers who 

put their lives on the line every day 

and defend this Nation. 

As we bring the operations in Iraq 

and Afghanistan to an end, I look forward to welcoming home all of our 

brave men and women serving to protect our freedoms. 

SEPTEMBER 11TH—11 YEARS 

LATER 

(Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given 

permission to address the House for 1 

minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) 

Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, we 

will never forget where we were on that 

fateful day 11 years ago on September 

11. The images of two giants falling towards Earth will not only be remembered by those who lived through it, 

but will also be reborn anew with each 

generation of Americans through images of terror and countless stories of 

courage and sacrifice. 

Today we come together to remember those who lost their lives on September 11 in New York City, at the 

Pentagon, and as part of Flight 93, and 

to reflect on more than a decade of a 

struggle to ensure future generations 

live free from terror. 

We must also pay special tribute to 

our first responders and to those who 

have, since 9/11, donned the uniform of 

our Armed Forces and placed their own 

lives on the line to defend our country, 

and to the more than 6,500 who have 

paid the ultimate sacrifice. 

So let us continue to keep those 

who’ve lost their loved ones in our 

hearts and prayers, and may we never 

forget September 11. 

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RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL 

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS 

MONTH 

(Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given 

permission to address the House for 1 

minute.) 

Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today to recognize September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness 

Month, and I’m proud to represent the 

Nation’s first comprehensive cancer 

center, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 

an amazing place that continues to 

turn kids into survivors. 

Thirty years ago, less than 50 percent 

of those with childhood cancer lived 

beyond 5 years of their diagnosis. 

Today it’s over 80 percent. According 

to the Centers for Disease Control, over 

the past 14 years, childhood leukemia 

deaths fell by 3 percent in each year. 

We know that cancer research saves 

lives. The only failure in cancer research is when you quit or you’re 

forced to quit because of lack of funding. 

Last weekend, our community held a 

fund-raiser, along with the St. 

Baldrick’s Foundation, in memory of 

Anna Rose Leavoy, a young girl who 

lost her battle with cancer only 2 

weeks after her second birthday. 

We must recognize the urgent need to 

fully fund cancer research, to raise 

awareness for children like Anna Rose, 

and to find a cure. 

HONORING THE MEMORY OF VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 

2001, ATTACKS 

(Mr. LANCE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 

minute.) 

Mr. LANCE. I rise on this somber anniversary to honor the memory of 

those lives lost in the attacks on September 11, 2001. For 11 years, I have 

stood at firehouses and schools, 

churches and veterans halls, and heard 

the stories of bravery and heroism 

from that terrible morning that 

changed America. 

New Jersey lost more than 700 residents in the attacks, innocent people 

who were targeted in an act of war 

upon the Nation. Brave first responders 

courageously initiated rescues with 

their lives in danger. These stories are 

not new but need to be retold as a new 

generation comes of age and is taught 

of the determination of our country. 

The lives lost in the ensuing battles 

abroad have continued to try the foundation of our will. We have proven 

steadfast in the commitment to our 

values. Our freedom and liberty have 

been protected by brave men and 

women who selflessly answer the call 

of service. 

No matter the challenges we face, we 

must remember that our Nation is 

truly blessed. I ask all Americans 

today to pause and reflect on the tragedy of 9/11, and please pray for the victims and honor their memory, and 

please pay tribute to the men and 

women who serve and defend us today 

against the dangers we still face. 

May God bless them all, and may God 

continue to bless the United States of 

America. 

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LET’S GET TO WORK 

(Mr. HOLT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 

minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) 

Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, on this 

day, as on every day, we should be 

working toward a better future for 

America. Yet, by almost any measure, 

days in session, committee markups 

held, bills voted on or signed into law, 

this is one of the least productive Congresses in more than half a century, by 

design. 

Everyone knew last year times would 

be tough, but despite that, the House 

Republicans who control the schedule 

scheduled a year of congressional inaction. Their ideology dictates that Congress can and should do nothing. 

There is work to be done. Where is 

the jobs agenda? 

With just days left in this congressional session, let’s get to work. 

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FACT-CHECKING PRESIDENT 

OBAMA’S JOBS RECORD 

(Mr. STEARNS asked and was given 

permission to address the House for 1 

minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) 


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