House Proceeding 05-04-09 on May 4th, 2009 :: 0:00:00 to 0:20:00
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Daniel Coughlin: the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the prayer today will be offered by our chaplain, father coughlin. chaplain coughlin: eternal god and subcystens of all life, though your people walk in the valley of darkness, they move and act without fear for you are with them.

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Speech By: Daniel Coughlin

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Daniel Coughlin: you lead us to restful pastures and review our downcast spirits and you give us comfort. help us to be atentive to your call and follow in faith, for you are our hope and our strength. anoint the leadership of this nation with the oil of gladness

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Daniel Coughlin: and bring us to your eternal bank wet where we will dwell -- banquet where we will dwell in your house forever. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. the journal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance today

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Daniel Coughlin: will be led by the g from louisiana, congres fleming. mr. fleming: ok. if you'll say the pledge with

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House Clerk: me. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house a

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Speech By: House Clerk

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House Clerk: communication. speaker, house of representatives, madam, per suent to the permission granted in clause 2-h of rule 2 of the rules of the u.s. house of representatives the secretary received a message from the secretary of the senate at 10:04 a.m. that the senate passed senate 615, that the senate agreed to without amendment house concurrent

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House Clerk: resolution 104. appointments, commission to study the potential creation of a national museum of the american latino. with best wishes i am, signed sincerely, lorraine c. miller, clerk of the house. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the housthe following enrolled bill. the clerk: senate 735, an act

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House Clerk: to ensure states receive adoption and payments for fiscal year 2008 in accordance with the fostering connections to success and increasing

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John Barrow: adoptions act of 2008. the speaker pro tempore: the air will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia rise? >> i ask permission to address the house for one minute. without objection. mr. barrow: mr. speaker, i rise today to pay tribute to a group of young men that is trying to

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Speech By: John Barrow

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John Barrow: make a difference for d.m.d. it is a debilitating and a fatal affliction, usually taking their victims' lives in their early 20's. darius was 19 years old later this year. his brother, mario, died from that same disease. darius never left his hometown

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John Barrow: of athens, georgia, for the first 15 years of his life. mario's friend, made a promise to look over darius when mario died. after mario died, logan did more than that he made darius a star. four years ago logan and 10 other college friends decided to take darius on a road trip from athens, georgia, to los angeles, california.

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John Barrow: along the way they met people who shared darius' illness and they documented handicaps across the country. darius goes west, starring darius, and the rest of the crew. today, that document is on

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John Fleming: track to sell 1 million copies with the profits fighting d.m.d. th gentleman's time has expired. mr. barrow: thank you. mr. speaker. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro what purpose does the gentleman from louisiana rise? mr. fleming: i ask unanimous consent to speak to the house

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Speech By: John Fleming

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John Fleming: for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. fleming: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise 250d to congratulate three outstanding students from my district, randy lane adams of south borgard elementary was named student of the year. she is actively involved in community efforts including efforts targeted at recycling and gardening.

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John Fleming: henry glen was named student of the year. henry is on the staff of his school newspaper, serves on the student council, is a member of the builders club, takes advance piano and competed with the 2009 u.s. junior olympic fencing team. nickulas allen taylor, a senior ?? at byrd math and science magnet school was named student of the

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John Fleming: year also. nicholas is president of the quiz bowl team and a member of new alpha theta and member of

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Joe Baca: the lacrosse team. outstanding academic and communication skills and have bright futures ahead of them. congratulations to all of them on this outstanding accomplishment. i yield. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does th gentleman from california rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minu

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Speech By: Joe Baca

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Joe Baca: the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. baca: mr. speaker, i stand in support of h.r. 1728, the mortgage reform and anti-predatory lending act. this bill will ensure that mortgage lenders make loans that benefit consumers and prohibit them from starring the bars into high costs and we know thempact it has on our nation and many individuals that lost their home. in addition, this bill

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Joe Baca: encourages the market to move back towards making fixed rates fully documented loans. this legislation also prevents predatory and abusive lending practices, hosts creditors responsible for loans they originated, and protects tenants who ran homes that go into foreclosure. i ask you to support this

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John Boozman: legislation on behalf of t that are right now on the verge of losing their homes and protect the tenants. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas rise? mr. boozman: i ask permission to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore:

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Speech By: John Boozman

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John Boozman: without objection. mr. boozman: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to congratulate arkansas tech university on 100 years of academic excellence. arkansas tech university was originally established as the second district agriculture college by the state legislature and one of four state agriculture schools in 1909. arkansas tech university is now one of the fastest growing univsities in the state of

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John Boozman: arkansas and has established a reputation as a school that truly serves the nation. it is said that an education from arkansas tech university is the best of both worlds, big-time technology and an education and friendly small town setting. the school excels in exposing its students to the technology of tomorrow and better preparing students for a future endeavors.

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John Boozman: an excellent factuality and staff provide an outstanding education and educational

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Frank R. Wolf: opportunities. i am proud to support this fine institut the next 100 years of academic excellence. i yield back the balance of my time. gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia rise? for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore:

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Speech By: Frank R. Wolf

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Frank R. Wolf: without objection. mr. wolf: the members ought to know that this administration and the justice departnt may very be close -- may very close releasing terrorists from guantanamo bay that we gear -- out in the public, out around the country. and we're calling on the justice department to release any of the memos with regard to who these people are on an

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Frank R. Wolf: individual if there are members of the terrorist group, i believe the american people need to know. this administration and justice selectively releases memos but will not tell the full story. so i'm calling. i urge all members. unless you want them -- these uyghurs, terrorists, guantanamo bay to move to your neighborhood, ask attorney

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Frank R. Wolf: general eric holder, release

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Lamar S. Smith: all this classified information so the american people can know what we're about ready to face and yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempor the gentleman yields back the balance of his ti. the house will be in order. members of the gallery are not to express approval or disapproval of the speeches on

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Speech By: Lamar S. Smith

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Lamar S. Smith: the floor. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. smith: mr. speaker, i as unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objeion. mr. smith: mr. speaker, when arizona governor janet napolitano was nominated tore homeland security secretary, her record showed that she often opposed enforcing immigration laws.

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Lamar S. Smith: that she recently told cnn's john king that illegally crossing the border is not a crime, per se, it is civil, end quote. that's just plain wrong. it is a violation of the criminal code to enter our country illegally. the law has been in effect for decades and has been codified in i current form since 1991. the obama administration

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Lamar S. Smith: apparently doesn't intend to enforce some of our immigration laws. there are numerous examples such as delays in implementing a requirement that federal contractors use everify to ensure that illegal immigrants don't get federal jobs.

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Louie Gohmert: it's hard to believe that this administration is not only weak when it comes to enforcing immigration laws but also ignoreant of immigration laws themselves. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the mr. gohmert: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one nute. the speaker pro tempore:

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Speech By: Louie Gohmert

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Louie Gohmert: without objection. mr. gohmert: thank you, mr. speaker. you know, there's an insidious tax out there, insidious because we tell the american people that they're not going to have to pay it. we're going to put it on the greedy corporations. corporation stays in business if it doesn't pass that on to

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Louie Gohmert: the people and they don't realize? they think somebody else is paying at it yet it comes back to their feet. some of us talked to c.e.o.'s of industries that move from here to china. why did you move? i thought maybe the number one answer would be because of labor being cheaper. they said the best labor in the world is right here in the united states. but corporate taxes are less than half than what they are

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Louie Gohmert: here in the united states. 17% there. 35% here. now we're told today by the administration they're going to hire hundreds of new i.r.s. agents. morning, now we know what he means by green jobs. they're going after your green. i yield back.

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the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the chair will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and nays are oorded or on

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which the vote incurs objection

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of clause 6 of rule 20. recorded votes on postponed questions will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey rise? >> mr. speaker, suspend the rules and agree to

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Donald M. Payne: the resolution h.res. 2 as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the resolution. 230, resolution recognizing the historical significae of the mexican holiday of cinco de mayo. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from new jersey, mr. payne, and the gentleman from arkansas, mr. boozman, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the

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Speech By: Donald M. Payne

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Donald M. Payne: gentleman from new jersey. mr. payne: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. payne: mr. speaker, i rise in strong support of this

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Donald M. Payne: resolution and yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. payne: let me begin by thanking our colleague from the great state of california, joe baca, for introducing this resolution. h.res. 230 recognizes the historical struggle for independence and freedom of the mexican people and request that

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Donald M. Payne: the president issue a proclamation recognizing that struggle and the importance of cinco de mayo. this is a celebration we should all join in. cinco de mayo commemorates may 5, 1862, on which the battle of

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Donald M. Payne: pueblo was fought by mexicans who were struggling for their independence and freedom along with their comrades and against the french soldiers. this is a celebration of the virtues, courage and patriotism of all mexicans and a pride for mexican americans who

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Donald M. Payne: have fought for freedom against foreign forces. cinco de mayo has become one of mexico's most famous national holidays and is a unique reminder that both mexicans and mexican americans, north and south of the united states-mexican border observ and honor. grand celebrations take place in cities and towns all across

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Donald M. Payne: the united states of america. the biggest being in western and soutestern cities such as los angeles. festivals often include sporting events, parades, marachi music, mexican food and dancing.

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Donald M. Payne: it serves as a reminder to all americans that the foundion of our great country was built by people from many nations with diverse cultural backgrounds who were willing to fight and to die for their freedom. cinco de mayo can be understood both as a moment to celebrate the significant mexican

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Donald M. Payne: that have grown in the united states as well as a symbol of more generations -- excuse me -- symbolize more generally the right of people for self-determination. it was a valiant struggle. they fought brilliantly and we

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Donald M. Payne: urge our colleagues to support

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John Boozman: this resolution. madam speaker -- mr. speaker, i certainly at ts time reserve the balance of my time. . the speaker pro tempore: the of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas rise? mr. boozman: this is the original holiday in mexico that

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Speech By: John Boozman

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John Boozman: commemorates mexico's unlikely defeat of french forces at the battle of puebla on may 5, 1862. for generations, cinco de mayo has also been recognized throughout the united stat. the strong ties between our two nations have demonstrated around the country as family and friendjoin together to sell

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John Boozman: bait mexico's culture. through initiatives, these ties continue to grow only stronger. our mutual commitment to democracy in the region will prove increasingly important as we work to -- we have seen the transnational impact of drug

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John Boozman: cartels and organized crime groups operating in mexico. joint efforts by our countries to thwart criminal activities within mexico have sent the criminals north into the united states and south into central america. we must continue to work with our democratic partners and allies to present a united front against those who pose a threat

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John Boozman: to u.s. interests, security and values. so as many throughout thunited states and mexico celebrate cinco de mayo this week, i hope that they are reminded not only

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Joe Baca: of mexico's proud past, but ongoing shared commitment of independence, democracy and security. i thank congressman baca for introducing this timely resolution and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance the gentleman from new jersey. mr. payne: at this time, i yield five minutes to the sponsor of the resolution, mr. joe baca.

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Speech By: Joe Baca

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Joe Baca: the speaker pro tempore: the recognized for five minutes. mr. baca: i would like to thank the congressman from new jersey for his leadership on bringing this resolution d also as the chair of the subcommittee on africa and i would like to thank the gentleman from arkansas for bringing up the resolution that's important to a lot of us

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Joe Baca: and thank the ranking members, because ranking member of the foreign affairs committee, and that's howard berman and ranking me their leadehip and support in bringing this bipartisan effort to the floor. i rise in support of h.r. 230, a resolution recognizing the

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Joe Baca: historical significance of a mexican holiday of cinco de mayo. this resolution recognizes cinco de mayo holiday which honors the spirit and the courage of the mexican people involved in the battle of puebla on may 5, 1982. in that battle, general zaragoza

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Joe Baca: led the forces against the well-trained french army which outnumbed the mexicans. ter only four hours general zaragoza was able to claim victory. as a result general zaragoza's tremendous victory, the french forces sustained heavy losses and were forced to withdraw from

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Joe Baca: the area. along with mexican independence day on september 16, cinco de mayo has become a time to celebrate mexican heritage, culture, with pride andignity. while cinco de mayo commemorates the mexican army's victory over the french in this battle, it was one of many battles that the mexican people won in the long

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Joe Baca: and brave struggle for independence and freedom. and this is what they fight for today in comprehensive immigration. today, cinco de mayo is celebrated not only and recognized the defeat of the french army, but celebrates the virtue of courage and patriotism

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Joe Baca: of all mexicans who havfought for their freedom and independence. and today, we will also celebrate cinco de mayo in the white house with president obama. however, it serves as a reminder to all of us that the wonderful culture and aracteristics that latinos have brought to this country. i'm an example of what i'm