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RECOGNIZING THE AL J. SCHNEIDER COMPANY
Rand Paul (Republican, KY) \u2014 2022-9-14

I rise today to honor the Al J. Schneider Company for 75 years of service and contribution to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. prgtoken On September 30th, 1947, the Al J. Schneider Company began its service by building barracks and other military facilities on Fort Knox. The company has since built and owned four of the largest hotels in Louisville, including the Galt House Hotel, the Executive Inn and Executive West--now known as the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport--the Waterfront Office Tower, and One Riverfront Plaza, as well as many other commercial properties throughout Louisville. prgtoken The Al J. Schneider Company was founded with the belief that great things in great cities are done by the people in the city, including the $80 million reinvestment of the Galt House Hotel and the employees who serve our community. prgtoken The Al J. Schneider Company has also taken great pride in supporting the local community with devout support of the Catholic Church, investment in the University of Louisville, Simmons College of Kentucky, Louisville Metro Police Foundation, King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, and many other nonprofits throughout the Commonwealth. prgtoken I am proud to salute the Al J. Schneider Company for their 75 years of service and accomplishments and have no doubt they will continue to play an integral role in bettering the Commonwealth.
RECOGNIZING BETHESDA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Ralph Norman (Republican, SC) \u2014 2022-9-14

. Madam , I rise today to recognize the outstanding achievement of a very special church, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, located in Camden, South Carolina. prgtoken Bethesda Presbyterian Church was established before the American Revolutionary War. Its first sanctuary was destroyed during that war, and two more were built in 1790 and 1806. The sanctuary present today was designed by Robert Mills. prgtoken The edifice is more classical than some of his later work and is one of the few surviving ecclesiastical designs. The sanctuary, completed over 200 years ago in 1822, is the work of Mills' maturing architecture, strongly influenced by Jeffersonian classicism. prgtoken In front of the sanctuary is a monument that is dedicated to the memory of Baron DeKalb, a Continental Army soldier killed in 1780 at the Battle of Camden. In 1985, the church and the monument were declared national historic landmarks. prgtoken Bethesda Presbyterian Church's mission is: ``To know, love, glorify, and serve our Lord God.'' The church provides a strong sense of community, fellowship, and worship as the members walk in their faith journey during both the joyous times and challenging times. I know personally that their members experience tremendous personal and spiritual growth. prgtoken I am pleased to recognize Bethesda Presbyterian as an outstanding church faithfully serving the Camden community and proudly serving as a historic landmark in the Fifth District of South Carolina. May God continue to bless this church and its congregation.
Confirmation of E. Martin Estrada (Executive Calendar)
Ted Cruz (Republican, TX) \u2014 2022-9-14

what we just saw on this floor was stunning. I am genuinely at a loss for words. prgtoken This bill is common sense. There is not a constituent in Texas or Nevada or Connecticut who, if you asked: Would it be a good thing to have more police officers keeping our kids safe, wouldn't say: Of course it would. There is not a constituent of ours who, if you asked: Would it be a good thing to have more mental health counselors on campus to stop people from committing crimes, wouldn't say: Of course it would. prgtoken I was informed a few days ago that when I was going to seek unanimous consent, the Senator from Connecticut was going to object. Now, the Senator from Connecticut styles himself the leading advocate of gun control in the U.S. Senate. prgtoken I was asked by reporters: Why are the objecting to this? prgtoken I will tell you what I told reporters: I have no idea. They haven't said. They haven't told me why they object to it. prgtoken So I was genuinely looking forward to seeing the Senator from Connecticut's remarks. I was sitting here waiting to see, why do you oppose more police officers to keep our kids safe? Why do you oppose mental health counselors in schools? prgtoken I have been in the Senate 10 years. The Senator from Connecticut and I were elected at the same time. I have engaged in many debates on this floor, including with the Senator from Connecticut. The fact that he chose not to say a word about why he objects is stunning. I find myself genuinely flabbergasted. prgtoken I will say that one of reasons I think the Senator from Connecticut feels content not only not to argue but now to walk off the floor and not even listen to the debate he is ostensibly participating in, one of reasons he feels free to do so is, if you look up in the Senate Gallery--I can count them--there are precisely zero reporters in this Gallery. Not a single one of the corporate media will report on this, and I think the Senator from Connecticut feels absolutely certain, when he walks out, he will have reporters that will say: Tell me how terrible is. prgtoken He will lean in and say: Oh, is really terrible. prgtoken But not one of the reporters will ask: Hey, wait a second, why don't you want police officers keeping our kids safe? prgtoken None of them will. The are protected by a dishonest army of propagandists in the corporate media. prgtoken CNN will not have a panel sitting around discussing why is it that the prgtoken simply do not care to defend their positions. prgtoken Let me tell you, when there is a mass murdering and the stand up and give speeches and they point at s and say: Blood is on your hands, it is great political rhetoric. It is dishonest, but, boy, it gins up their donors. It gets people to go and write checks to and fund their campaigns. prgtoken What we just saw reveals that have one objective when
Confirmation of E. Martin Estrada (Executive Calendar)
John Barrasso (Republican, WY) \u2014 2022-9-14

. Well, , I come to the floor today to join my colleague and friend from Texas in support of this very important piece of legislation. prgtoken What happened in Uvalde was a tragedy. It was horrendous. I commend the citizens of that community for their strength in a time of heartache. prgtoken Every Member of this body agrees that we need to find the best way to protect children who go to school. Whether in Washington, DC, or Wheatland, WY, we need to find a way to protect those students. prgtoken That is why Senator Cruz and I have introduced the Safe Kids, Safe Schools, Safe Communities Act of 2022. Our bill provides the kind of safety and the kind of security that our children, our schools, and our communities desperately need. And we do this while always protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. prgtoken Now, as a doctor who served in our State legislature in Wyoming and now in this body, I have seen the devastating impact of mental health challenges, and Senator Cruz talked specifically about those, and that is why we addressed them in this bill. I have seen how much those challenges contribute and what we have seen in these terrible acts. Our bill would make a difference--make a difference by providing mental health professionals with the resources they need to identify and to address these behavioral health needs of our students. prgtoken Our bill would hire 15,000 more mental health professionals at middle schools and high schools. prgtoken It also significantly increases the physical safety of our schools. Our bill would double the number of police officers in our schools. It would help schools buy more security equipment and metal detectors, door locks, and alarms. prgtoken Our bill also would do all of these things at no cost to the taxpayer. It wouldn't add to inflation. People might ask, how? Well, it is because our bill would redirect money that has already been allocated in the ' spending bills. Our bill would work, and it wouldn't cost taxpayers a dime. prgtoken School is back in session now all across the country, and now is the time to take the real action that we need to keep our kids and our schools safe. No child should live in fear of going to school. No parent should live in fear of sending their child to school. And no law-abiding gun owner should be denied his or her constitutional rights. prgtoken So I want to thank my friend and colleague from Texas for introducing this vital piece of legislation.
RECOGNIZING GRANVILLE EDISON FISHER, JR.
Robert J. Wittman (Republican, VA) \u2014 2022-9-14

. Madam , I rise today in recognition of the 95th birthday of Mr. Granville Edison Fisher, Jr. Granville is a veteran, a pillar of his community, and a loving father and husband. prgtoken Granville is a lifelong resident of Westmoreland County. As a youth, he attended the Kremlin School and A.T. Johnson High School. He then attended Virginia State College and Echols Mortuary School. However, before attending Echols, he heroically served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the Occupation of Japan. prgtoken After returning home and graduating from Echols, Granville began working at Weldon's Funeral Home. In 1995, the business changed its name to the Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home. The funeral home has operated for an impressive 72 years. prgtoken Granville also selflessly serves his community. He has been a Deacon at Galilee Baptist Church for 65 years and counting, and a part of the Northern Neck Deacon's Union since 1985. Furthermore, he formerly served as a Worshipful Master at the Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212. He served on the Peninsula Emergency Service Council Board of Directors for 11 years and has served on the Central Virginia Health Service Board of Directors since 2000. He is also the former President and a current member of the Westmoreland Chapter of the Virginia State University Alumni Association. prgtoken Most importantly, Granville is a dedicated father and husband. He and his late wife, O. Bernice Roane Fisher, to whom he was married for 45 years, had 4 children: Mr. Gary Wayne Fisher, Sr Ms. Cecelia A. Robinson, Pastor Darryl E. Fisher, and Dr. Wanda M. Fisher. prgtoken Madam , I ask you to join me in recognizing the accomplishments and service of Mr. Granville Edison Fisher, Jr. May God bless him and his family.
INFLATION
Andrew S. Clyde (Republican, GA) \u2014 2022-9-14

. Madam , I rise today to highlight the raging crisis that continues to plague our southern border. prgtoken Since President stepped foot into the Oval Office, his failed policies and radical open border agenda have provoked an unprecedented illegal alien invasion at our southern border. prgtoken While Vice President , our so-called ``Border Czar,'' comically claims that the southern border is secure, the American people know good and well that this is a blatant falsehood. But unlike our delusional Border Czar, the numbers don't lie. prgtoken Nearly 5 million illegal aliens have crossed the southern border since and took office. To make matters worse, 66 individuals on the Terrorist Screening Database have been stopped trying to illegally enter our country--this is more than double the last 5 years combined--double the last 5 years combined. prgtoken Furthermore, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized enough fentanyl in this fiscal year alone to kill almost 2.4 billion people-- over seven times the U.S. population. prgtoken The southern border is, in fact, not secure, and the administration knows it. After all, chaotic open borders have always been their plan. Unless the administration abandons this sinister scheme, communities across the country will only continue to be ravaged by deadly drugs and border lawlessness. prgtoken It is simple: Americans deserve border security, not an administration actively manufacturing mayhem, advocating for mass amnesty, and emboldening dangerous cartels. prgtoken President must immediately about-face on his open border agenda, commit to securing our southern border, and finally put American people first. USDA Letter
Guy Reschenthaler (Republican, PA) \u2014 2022-9-14

such time as I may consume. prgtoken , I will double down on the comment that these bills are irrelevant. They are absolutely irrelevant in that two of them are superfluous. One has already passed. One passed in an amendment to the NDAA, and the other one is an unprecedented grant of authority to the Census, which is completely inappropriate. So, yes, these bills, I would argue, are irrelevant. prgtoken Do you know who would think they are irrelevant? Any person you talk to on the street. If you go up to somebody filling up their gas tank, and you ask them about these three bills, these are irrelevant to their lives. They are worried about the price of gas. prgtoken If you ask somebody at a grocery store who is trying to feed a family about these bills, these bills are irrelevant to their grocery bill. prgtoken If you are talking about real wages and fighting the loss of wages and inflation, these bills are irrelevant to that. A lot of blue-collar workers want wages to increase like they did under the last administration, not decrease like they are today. prgtoken So, yes, these bills are absolutely irrelevant to everyday Americans. prgtoken But let's just talk about the high cost of inflation. Inflation is the top concern reported by businesses and voters alike. However, instead of working to lower costs for businesses and workers, the SEC proposed burdensome new rules requiring businesses to disclose extensive climate-related data and additional climate risks. prgtoken That is why if we defeat the previous question, I will personally offer an amendment to the rule to immediately consider H.R. 8589, which would prohibit the SEC's woke climate rule from ever moving forward. prgtoken , I ask unanimous consent to insert the text of my amendment into the Record, along with any extraneous material, immediately prior to the vote on the previous question.
RECOGNIZING McCALL LAKE CRUISES
James E. Risch (Republican, ID) \u2014 2022-9-14

as a member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. Today, I am pleased to honor McCall Lake Cruises as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for September 2022. prgtoken For the last 10 years, McCall Lake Cruises has operated The Idaho on Payette Lake, sharing with visitors and locals alike a history of the area, the ship, and Sharlie, the lake monster. The Idaho is a 62-foot, 85-passenger cruise vessel built in northern Idaho in 1983. Its 360- degree view allows passengers to take in the scenic views and landscape that surround Payette Lake on both afternoon and sunset cruises throughout the summer. prgtoken McCall Lake Cruises was acquired by Kyle and Jade Enzler, Steven and AJ Lee, and Ryan and Kelsey Parke at the start of the 2022 cruise season. All three couples have a deep love of McCall and, over the years, have translated that love into various ventures in the area, from renovating and running the Scandia Inn, to coordinating beautiful McCall mountain weddings. This group of self-proclaimed Idaho enthusiasts knew a great opportunity when they saw one, so when the prospect of purchasing McCall Lake Cruises came about, they jumped at the chance. With the generous guidance of the previous owners and the help of The Idaho's knowledgeable captains and crew, these six enthusiastic entrepreneurs kept this special Payette Lake tradition alive. prgtoken Congratulations to McCall Lake Cruises for being selected as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for September 2022. Thank you for serving Idaho as small business owners and entrepreneurs. You make our great State proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success.
Agriculture and Inflation (Executive Session)
John Thune (Republican, SD) \u2014 2022-9-14

yesterday afternoon, and the President gathered at the White House to celebrate their so-called Inflation Reduction Act--a bill that will do absolutely nothing to reduce inflation. prgtoken You don't have to take my word for it. The nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model said this about the bill's impact on inflation: The impact on inflation is statistically indistinguishable from zero. ``[S]tatistically indistinguishable from zero.'' prgtoken Or you could take the word of the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, who admitted on the Senate floor right here that the so-called Inflation Reduction Act would not reduce inflation. That is right. prgtoken To describe yesterday's celebration at the White House as tone deaf would be putting it mildly. had a big party to celebrate a bill that may fulfill some of their Big Government fantasies but will do nothing to fix the inflation crisis facing our country. Meanwhile, Americans were dealing with the release of August inflation numbers, which were even higher than expected and made it very clear that the soaring prices will continue for the foreseeable future. prgtoken One of President 's top economic advisers noted yesterday: Today's CPI report confirms that the US has a serious inflation problem. Core inflation is higher this month than for the quarter, higher this quarter than last quarter, higher this half of the year than the previous one, and higher last year than the previous one. prgtoken That is from one of President 's top economic advisers, who made that statement yesterday. prgtoken Yet and the President somehow thought yesterday was a good day to celebrate fulfilling some of their Big Government fantasies. prgtoken I guess Americans struggling to afford their soaring grocery bills can be comforted by the fact that, thanks to ' legislation, their tax dollars will now be going to fund electric vehicle tax credits for wealthy Americans, not to mention road equity and identifying gaps in tree canopy coverage--yes, provisions in the bill that they were celebrating yesterday. Meanwhile, the pain of inflation is permeating every aspect of our economy. prgtoken During the month of August, I spent a lot of time traveling around South Dakota, and naturally I spent a lot of time talking to farmers and ranchers. One thing I heard over and over is the toll that inflation is taking on agriculture. prgtoken In addition to the normal challenges every American is facing from inflation, like high utility bills and high grocery prices, farmers and ranchers are facing massive increases in the price of essential inputs like fertilizer prgtoken and fuel. Under the administration, farm production expenses will reach a record high this year. Fertilizer prices are on track to increase by 84 percent--84 percent. That is a staggering increase. Fuel prices are on t
RECOGNIZING THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLES AND NATALIE MANISCALCO
Mike Rogers (Republican, AL) \u2014 2022-9-14

. Madam , I rise today to recognize the 50th wedding anniversary of Charles and Natalie Maniscalco. prgtoken Charlie and Natalie met at John Carroll Catholic High School in Birmingham, Alabama. They both attended Jacksonville State University. Charlie graduated with an Education degree and Natalie with a Dietetics degree. prgtoken Charlie coached football and baseball at Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama, before moving to JSU as the offensive coordinator. The JSU Gamecocks were national champions in 1992. After leaving JSU, he worked prgtoken for Oxford City Schools in several roles and later became principal at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Anniston, Alabama. prgtoken Natalie worked as a licensed registered dietician at several local health care facilities before working in private practice in Oxford. prgtoken The Maniscalcos were blessed with five sons: Michael, Andy, Tony, Matthew and Adam. They have 14 grandchildren: Kate, Celia, Reid, Emerson, Charlie, Rocco, Claire, Sam, Paul, Roman, Natalie, Perry, Mia, and Mary. prgtoken Charles and Natalie are active members of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and volunteer at All Saints Interfaith Center of Concern in Anniston. prgtoken Madam , please join me in recognizing Charles and Natalie on this important milestone and wishing them a very happy 50th anniversary.
HONORING JOHN TREES
Rodney Davis (Republican, IL) \u2014 2022-9-14

I rise today to honor John Trees. prgtoken Mr. Trees lived in Springfield, Illinois, and was the loving husband to our own district office's Candice Trees. On September 28 of this year, they would have celebrated 48 years of marriage. prgtoken John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam war. After his years of service, John went on to become a skilled laborer and accomplished carpenter. prgtoken Once retiring from the Illinois Department of Transportation, John had more time to do what he loved. Combining his love of food and serving others, John started his own catering business aptly named Two Drunks in the Dark Catering. prgtoken He truly enjoyed spending time with his wife, three daughters, and five grandchildren. Going on yearly trips to St. Louis Cardinal games or attending his grandchildren's sporting events were just a few things ``Papa John'' loved to do. prgtoken John would be the first to lend a hand and always had a welcoming door at his home. John was always great at providing advice and giving direction to those who needed him the most. prgtoken We honor John today, and I send my deepest condolences to Candice and the entire Trees family during this very difficult time.