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Date: 2006-12-08
Speaker: DANIEL E. LUNGREN (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Cali

fornia. The only thing I would suggest is tlease at this late hour. dont make some of our employees punching bags. I mean. the fact of the matter is some of these people just learned this week that they are not going to have employment. If you think it is an easy thing to try and find a job over the holidays. if you say come back in January. sure. lets give them more uncertainty. Lets give their families more uncertainty. Lets have them bear the burden of this. And frankly at times we ought to be thinking of those people. I would just ask you to vote "yes" for this. Not for us. not for them. not for anybody in this House. but for the individuals who have served us well and their families.
Date: 2006-12-08
Speaker: BILL FRIST (republican)
Chamber: S

RICK SANTORUM. and JIM TALENT have served their constituents with honor and distinction during their tenure here in the U.S. Senate. All care very deeply for this great Nation and I hope they will have continued success in their future endeavors. Senator CONRAD BURNS and I have had a great working and personal relationship over the last 8 years. He and his wife Phyllis have become dear friends of my wife Mary and me. I have enjoyed our time spent together both personally and professionally. CONRAD and I watched a baseball game with our grandsons a couple of years ago in Montana. CONRAD and Phyllis also joined Mary and me at the Kentucky Derby. I wish CONRAD and his family all the best as tiey start a new chapter in their lives. Senator RICK SANTORUM is a principled conservative who is not shy to tell you where he stands. He has served the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania tirelessly for the last 16 years. RICK has always been honest and upfront. and his passion will be missed. RICK and his wife Karen have six wonderful children who all should be proud of how their dad represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. Congress. Majority leader BILL FRIST has run the Senate through difficult and trying times and he has done it well. Senator MIKE DeWINE. my neighbor to the north. has represented the Buckeye State with great distinction and has committed over 30 years of his life to public service. Senator GEORGE ALLEN represented the Commonwealth of Viiginia in the U.S. Senate for 6 years. and he worked closely with me to make America safer by helping usher through important legislation to arm cargo pilots. Senator JIM TALENT has had a great career in Congress and wrote the blueprint to the welfare reform bill of 1996. And Senator LINCOLN CHAFEE has continued the proud legacy set forth by his father and my friend. Senator John Chafee. Mr. President. I would like to again commend all of our departing Republican Senators. I am proud of what they accomplished here in the U.S. Senate. They will all be missed. and I wish all of them the very best.
Date: 1985-01-03
Speaker: VANDER JAGT (republican)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I had not intended on getting myself involved in this debate today. but I simply cannot sit idly by and remain silent while I see this House apparently about to commit an act of injustice so grievous that it will permeate our deliberations throughout the rest of this 99th Congress and in the pages of history that are written about us. Never before in history has a duly certified Memberelect been denied seating pending the outcome of a recount. Yes. in 1 case out of the 82an Indiana case in 1960two Members were asked to stand aside. But in that case. the secretary of state had certified one person a winner and the Governor somebody else a winner. The House very wisely said. let us have these two certified candidates stand aside while we resolve this controversy. Never before in history has a candidate certified by the duly constituted Authority of that State as a winner been asked to stand aside pending the outcome of an admittedly controversial recount.
Date: 1985-02-04
Speaker: GLENN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H

The family. Bobbie. Barbara. Bonnie. Mike. Charlie. Betsy. John. minus only two grandchildren which were Johns pride and joy and their mother who is with them in Madison. The friends. workmates and playmates of John William Byrnes. June 12. 1913 to January 12. 1985. We are met in commiseration to share grief and sorrow. We are met in reconciliation and acceptance and a few cherished moments of recollections of this man. John devoted twentyeight years. and I think the word devoted is exactly correct. twentyeight of those seventyone years to the House of Representatives. It is most appropriate that the words of the scripture have been selected by and be presented by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives. The Reverand Dr. James Ford.
Date: 1985-02-04
Speaker: GLENN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H

A few words now from a great friend. fellow member of Burning Tree former Secretary of the Chowder & Marching Society. the Former Whip. and the present Republican Leader in the House. the Honorable Robert Michel.
Date: 1985-02-04
Speaker: GLENN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H

I think Mr. Leader. since you have mentioned the part he played on the Ways and Means Committee and the tandem of which he was a part. I think his family will be gratified to know that the other half of that tandem and the great former Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Wilbur Mills is with us here today. The man that made John Byrnes his idle and in his own right became a great minority leader of the Ways and Means Committee. Barber Conable is also here with us today. Twentynine years ago this spring. three Wisconsin Congressmen were sitting having breakfast in Madison Wisconsin where we could see the state Capitol out of the window and the junior member of that trio began to talk with enthusiasm about his adventures as a member of the State Senate and after it had reached a maximum degree of thickness the senior member of that trio turned to him and said For goodness sake Melvy I served in the State Senate with your father. That ended that particular recitation but he was a particularly bouyant young fellow and he continued to serve in the House of Representatives with John for sixteen years. From adjoining districts the only real thrash point of that service was the manner in which they vied with each other with respect to the 186 Menominee Indians who resided on the border between their two districts. After that sixteen years of joint service this colleague became the Secretary of Defense. Johns former colleague Mel Laird.
Date: 1985-02-04
Speaker: GLENN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H

There is one man here with us this morning who probably knew John Byrnes longer than anyone else. He knew him in Green Bay. He came to Washington with him and he was his good right hand through all of his years in the House of Representatives. His friend and Administrative Assistant. Bill Gage.
Date: 1985-02-04
Speaker: GLENN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H

John Byrnes gave not only a great heritage. he gave his name to his oldest son. The United States Attorney for the western district of Wisconsin. John Robert Byrnes. Mr. Jon RoBERT BYRNEs. Dad was a remarkable public man. Not only for his accomplishments in public office. but for the quality of tharacter he brought to both his public and private life. He loved his country. This guiding principle motivated him throughout his public life. He deeply respected the traditions of the Congress and the democratic principles represented by this Capitol. He had all his respect and affection for the people in Wisconsin who sent him to Congress for twentyeight years. He was truly a servant of the public. It is fitting to commemorate his life at this time of Inauguration when all Americans hope for the selfless. honest leadership that he exemplified. Like all public men. he was also a private man. He reluctantly made the sacrifice of time with his family that is demanded by public men. There were times when it was impossible for him to leave the responsibility and stress of public duties outside the front door. But even with those sacrifices. he was a loving and caring husband and father. He was a true and loving partner in marriage to my mother for almost thirtyeight years. He had strong values and high standards. He knew what was right and what was wrong. He taught it to his children. He shared our joys and sorrows. Like all fathers he took pride in our accomplishments. He
Date: 1985-02-04
Speaker: GLENN DAVIS (republican)
Chamber: H

When John Byrnes came to the state senate in 1941. across the street from the Capitol. presiding as Speaker of the Assembly was the man who served later as Attorney General and Governor of the State and then became one on Johns colleagues in the House for fourteen years. We had hoped Governor Thompson could have come and shared in this but he is just not strong enough to come to this ceremony. But I know he wanted so very much to do so. So as we approach the end of this ceremony. we hope. members of Johns family. that it has not brought grief or sorrow. that it has helped to bring a few cherished moments of memories to this good and dear man.
Date: 1985-02-05
Speaker: JAN SCRUGGS (republican)
Chamber: S

My name is Jan Scruggs. I am here to certainly thank each and every one of you on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and on behalf of the National Park Service for being with us on this very historic occasion. For Vietnam Veterans and for America. this is a very special day. This is a time for remembrance and a time for healing the wounds of that war. The ceremony will now begin with the posting of the colors and the Invocation by The Right Reverend John T. Walker. Reverend Walker is the Episcopal Bishop of Washington. D.C. who made possible the vigil of names during the 1982 National Salute to Vietnam Veterans. He opened the doors of the National Cathedral to Vietnam veterans for a special ceremony of healing and remembrance. Please post the colors. The Right Reverend JOHN T. WALKER. Let us maintain silence for a moment. It is. I think. appropriate that we begin these ceremonies with prayer because the religions of this land and of the world that we all adhere to are concerned about reconciliation and the bringing of peoples together again. And so we pray to God for this. Almighty God who has given us this good land for our heritage and has filled our lives with the desire for freedom and honor. bless all who are gathered here this day. You have bound us together in common life. You have helped us in our struggles for justice and truth at home. We thank you for men and women who have made this country strong. who have been clear models for us in our effort to remain true to the great promise of this nation. Though we have sometimes failed. yet. we do trust in your love to guide us back to that truth. Continue. 0 God. to help us that we may finish the task given into our hands. Forgive us those confrontations that have divided us into factions of hating and bitter people. Lead us. 0 Lord. into reconciliation and grant that from this day forward we may work together with mutual forbearance and respect. Save us from violence and discord and fashIon anew this multitude from many places and tongues into a united people committed to justice and peace at home and abroad. All this we ask in your most Holy Name. Amen.
Date: 1985-02-05
Speaker: JAN SCRUGGS (republican)
Chamber: S

Thank you. And a special thanks to the Marine Corps Band for that very stirring introduction. Lets hear it for the Marine Corps Band. Theyve never let us down. Welcoming remarks today will be delivered by Mr. John P. Wheeler. III. He is the Chairman of the Board of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. He is a Vietnam Veteran and a graduate of West Point. He has sacrificed many thousands of hours as a volunteer for this project and he has also done a great deal of work in helping us all to understand the impact of Vietnam on veterans and on the Vietnam generation. Ladies and Gentleman. John P. Wheeler. III.
Date: 1985-02-05
Speaker: JAN SCRUGGS (republican)
Chamber: S

(Transcript not availableintroduced the Honorable David E. Bonior. U.S. Congressman. 12th District. Michigan.) Hon. DAVID E. BONIOR. For over 200 years. this nation revered its warriors who joined battle against those who sought through force to alter our chosen way of life. Today. places like Yorktown and Omaha Beach are objects of pilgrimage for those who never experienced their glory. yet feel a sense of intangible gratitude to those who did. The soldiers of the Vietnam War met our nations highest standard of service. The housetohouse battles for Hue. the murderous shellings absorbed at Khe Sahn. tested the courage of our soliders no less than the battles of World War II and Korea. Yet. if the courage was the same. the war was not. It was hard to separate the warrior from the debate over the Vietnam War and the nations was slow to recognize our Vietnam Veterans. But. today we add this Memorial to our nations proud monuments. Last Sunday. I was in Mount Sterling. Kentucky. at the dedication of the Montgomery County Vietnam Memorial. In my own state of Michigan. planning is underway for a memorial in Westland. And these are just signs of a tide that are sweeping across this great land of ours. Vietnam veterans came from small towns and ghettos. from steel mills and farms. Their story is Americas story. the story of the last two decades of our history. Yes. it is the tragic story of a nation that forgot its veterans. but it is also the proud story of veterans that would not be pushed aside and of a nation that was at last prepared to listen. You can see that story on the faces of thousands of people who visit this Memorial each day. Some are veterans seeking out the names of lost comrades. some are fathers and mothers. wives and brothers. sisters and friends. Most are just Americans who regret the years of neglect and welcome the opportunity to remember. As we honor the value of service to country that is the duty of citizenship. so we are proud of those who fight and die in the countrys name. But those who wander by this place. pause to look at this statue. to read from these names. and to rememberto remember the courage of those who served and the sorrow of a nation that turned away. But let them also remember that despite the years of delay. we came together as one people to honor our dead. to praise the living. and to plant this Memorial forever in the memory of our people. I am deeply honored to have had this opportunity to be with you today.
Date: 1985-02-05
Speaker: JAN SCRUGGS (republican)
Chamber: S

Thank you very much. Congressman. February 5..1985 CO Our next speaker today is a very special man. Francis Whitebird served as a combat medic in Vietnam with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade. He is a Sioux Indian who ~has been very active in Indian Affairs and civil rights. He is a graduate of Harvard. yet is a traditionalist who practices and believes strongly In the Sioux Tribes traditional religion. We are very honored to have with us a very distinguished American. a graduate of Harvard and a very wonderful person. ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Francis Whitebird.
Date: 1985-03-04
Speaker: JOE GAYLOR (republican)
Chamber: H

Executive Director. National Republican Congressional Committee. 320 First Street SE. Washington. DC. DEAR MR. GAYLOR: The Associated Newspapers. a chain of weeklies in my district. carried an article last week quoting you in connection with the disputed McCloskeyMcIntyre election in Indianas Eighth District last November. If the article is accurate. you charge that I. along with my colleagues. refuse to honor the wishes of the people of Indiana by refusing to seat Mr. McIntyre. Again. if the article is accurate. you accuse us of trying to "steal" the seat in question. I must assume that you know that this is a blatant distortion of fact and that your statements were deliberately intended to mislead the people on this issue in a reckless attempt to put pressure on the U.S. House of Representatives. This is a new low in partisan politics. Rarely. in a long political career. have I seen such deceitful tactics employed to influence the outcome of a contested election. The fact is that the House has refused to seat either the incumbent at the time of the election. Frank McCloskey. or his challenger. Richard McIntyre. At this time. it is impossible for any fairminded person to say one or the other should be the winner. And it seems to me anyone who suggests otherwise could properly be accused of attempting to (and I use your word) "steal" the election. The real issue. one you find it convenient to ignore. is that genuine uncertainty remains about who won. This is something the House Administration Committee is diligently seeking. through careful investigation. to sort out. I am sure you are aware that this is indeed a thorny thicket. For one thing. there are several recount commissions in Indiana trying to evaluate the ballotingwith results that can only be described as irregular. Claims of political manipulation in the recount process are well documented. For one thing. about 5.000 ballots. including many from predominantly black precincts. were tossed out in what looks more like shredding than counting. To all but those seeking partisan gain at the voters expense. the situation at this time is simply too murky for anyone interested in fairness and justice to make a decision. In all candor. I think you are aware of the merits. I think you just chose to ignore them. Sincerely.
Date: 1985-03-05
Speaker: VANDER JAGT (republican)
Chamber: H

The release contained halftruths and allegations suggesting that I along with the Speaker and other Members were trying to rob Indiana of its rightful representation. This. of course. is not true. but unfortunately many in the local news media around the country fell for the ploy and needlessly wasted the time of its readers and their Congressmen. who were required to defend themselves. I have to wonder. What does the Republican Campaign Committeea partisan political grouphave to do with a lawsuit? What was the purpose of a press release defaming various Members of Congress for their vote on an issue affirming basic constitutional principles? Second. there is the case of the political solicitation letter sent by the Republicans to voters in Indiana asking for legal fees to help McIntyre. To prevent the Democrats from stealing the eighth district seat. the letter said. the voters of Indiana needed to send
Date: 1985-03-05
Speaker: VANDER JAGT (republican)
Chamber: H

accuses three of the most esteemed Members of this body of a "crime which is being committed against * * * the residents of Indiana." On a card entitled "Three Democrats Fighting To Steal Rick McIntyres Seat" Mr. VANDER JACT lists the Honorable LE HAEmiLTON. the Honorable ANDY JACOBs. and the Honorable PHIL SHARP. At this time. Mr. Speaker. I invite
Date: 1985-04-22
Speaker: JOE BARTON (republican)
Chamber: H

from Texas. with a willingness to hear whatever arguments JOE has. because I have a great deal of respect for him and his integrity.
Date: 1985-04-23
Speaker: VIN WEBER (republican)
Chamber: H
State: Minnesota

and heard those people say. including President Duarte on his election victory night. that the reason that those two countries are relatively stable now is because other mothers sons are dying for them fighting for liberty with the resistance forces in Managua. VIN WEBER and I visited a Contra field hospital in Honduras. It was a very rudimentary shed. clean but very rough. It was located somewhere between Tegucigalpa and the Honduran border. It brought tears to our eyes to see these campesino peasant fighters cheer when Mr. WEBER told them that Ronald Reagan would not desert them. They knew they were fighting for a worthy cause and they told us so in clear uncomplicated terms. My heart is with them. "Those who wait on the Lord renew their strength and shall mount up on wings like eagles. they shall run and not be wary. they shall walk and not faint." So with these fighters for freedom. I know that these brave men and women will fight on with our aid or without it. I want us to be with them. Mr. Chairman. at this point I wish to call to the attention of this body the attached letter and resolution which has come to me from the Hungarian Freedom Fighters Association. This resolution calls on the Congress to honor the Presidents request for assistance and to help the Freedom Fighters of Nicaragua to join the ranks of other valiant men and women who have fought against Communist tyranny. The Hungarian Freedom Fighters Association. of which I am proudly an honorary member. accurately calls attention to the implications around the world of our vote here tonight. How often have we failed to count the cost in diminished influence in recent years. when we tossed off our concerns as if they mattered not a farthing. The people of Hungary. whose cous-.ns here have ptovided us a strong reminder in this resolution. know that it does matter. I place this statement in the RECORD. and urge my colleagues to heed its admonition.
Date: 1985-07-17
Speaker: RALPH REGULA (republican)
Chamber: H

and their subcommittee will also be. just a little bit below. but will be below last years figure. The Foreign Operations. Subcommittee of Appropriations. on which I am privileged to serve. last night marked up. ending our work about 10 p.m. We will be $4 billion under last years spending level. I certainly commend my chairman. the gentleman from Wisconsin for his great efforts in bringing in a bill that is so fiscally responsible. The HUD Subcommittee. we are told. is going to come in $1 billion under. and that is under the chairmanship of. the gentleman from Massachusetts and the gentleman from New York . Finally. I know that the chairman of third subcommittee on which I am most privileged to serve. Labor. HHS and Education. under the gentleman from Kentucky . and the ranking minority member. the gentleman from Massachusetts . are striving to come in under last years figures and with a very. very large bill. indeed. still expect to be below fiscal 1985. The gentleman from Mississippi . chairman. and the gentleman from Massachusetts . as ranking minority member. have a right to be proud that the appropriations subcommittees are acting so responsibly. I commend each one of these subcommittees and their leaders. This is exactly what is absolutely necessary ultimately to bring under control deficits that are already out of hand. So. I certainly commend the distinguished gentleman from Iowa . and the able gentleman from Illinois . and their subcommittee members for the fine work they have done today in bringing out a very. very responsible bill. I yield back the balance of my time.
Date: 1985-07-25
Speaker: JACK KEMP (republican)
Chamber: H

suggested that NASA was not the place to cut any further. That combination of vision is very interesting. It should be contemplated carefully by our colleagues. The reason they came together in that fashion. in my judgment. is because for every $1 invested in NASA research and development. $7 to $14 have been returned to our economy. It is estimated that in the very near term we are going to develop at least 5 million new jobs as a direct result of the work of these space programs. It is fundamental to recognize that if indeed we are going to do what we must do with our budget and our deficit in the future. we have got to have a healthy economy and a healthy future. That future is a part of this NASA program.