House Proceeding 05-04-09 on May 4th, 2009 :: 0:07:35 to 0:27:35
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Speech By: John Boozman

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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

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Joe Baca: wearing right now. latinos are fastest growing minority population in this country, accounting for 45 million, 49 million if you include puerto rico and represents 17% of the total population. the contributions made by latinos to our american culture and -- are countless, ranging

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Joe Baca: from busines to art, to sports, science, you name it. you see all kinds of figures. latinos have fought hard and are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for this country and have fought in every major war in the u.s. you have seen them fight for this country. we have served with honor to defend this great country and we

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Joe Baca: will do it because we believe in it and that' the united states for the freedom that we have. there are 30 latinoembers in the united states congress, bipartisan. also, we have secretary ken salazar, department of interior and secretary hilda solis, department of labor, both latino origin.

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Joe Baca: this is a driving force that the latinos on have become economically, socially and politically. simbingsimbing -- cinco de mayo serves as a great reminder with our relationship with our neighbors in the south. goods were traded between the united states and mexico. that makes mexico our nation's

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Joe Baca: third leading trading partner. cinco de mayo provides us with a great opportunity to look back at our own heritage as americans and i say as americans. our ancestors came from diverse cuures and different homelands. yet they banded together to fight against oppression and tyranny helping to form this

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Joe Baca: great country we have today. while latinos have come a long ways, we all must come together to maksure that we exist in our communities and deal with social and economic disadvantages that affect all of us. my colleagues in the congress share a common purpose, working

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Joe Baca: to break down the walls and increase opportunities in areas such as care so that we all have equity, regardless of who we are and where we come from. this past february, i s proud to give my support to the recovery act. as a great member of the hispanic family as well as many

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Joe Baca: other american families who are struggling during this recession, this act helps to create jobs for millions of americans, inv and education -- mr. payne: i yield the gentleman an additional minute. mr. baca: let's support h.r. and ask for your support.

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Joe Baca: i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from arkansas.

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Diane E. Watson: mr. boozman: i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. payne: i yield three minutes to the t gentlewoman from california, representative watson. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from california is recognized for three minutes. ms. watson: i rise in support of house resolution 230, introduced

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Speech By: Diane E. Watson

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Diane E. Watson: by my good friend and colleague, representative joe baca to recognize the historical significance of the widely celebrated mexican holiday cinco de mayo. on may 5, 1862, while outnumbered, almost 2-1 at the

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Diane E. Watson: battle of puebla, a mexican general, zaragoza seguin, led the mexican army and defeated the french army that had not been defeated in five decades. the battle would prove to be significant because this would mark the last time an army from

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Diane E. Watson: a foreign country invaded the americas. as many of you know, this holidais not only commemorated in the unid states and mexico, but brings together cultures from all over the world to join in on the sell bation, even people in faraway lands, such as

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Diane E. Watson: the island of malta in the mediterranean join in on this festival. the holiday is a chance for us to set aside our differences and support the mexican people for the bravery shown by those men who fought at the battle of puebla 147 years ago. i ask my colleagues to join me

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Diane E. Watson: in recognizing this historical significance and of cinco de mayo and the bravery shown that day in 1862. mr. speaker, thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. the gentleman from arkansas. mr. boozman: i continue to reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance

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Diane E. Watson: of hisime. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. payne: it's my pleasure to offer one minute to the

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Pedro Pierluisi: representative -- the delegate of the district of puerto rico. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from puerto rico is recognized for one minute. mr. pierluisi: i rise in strong support of house resolution 230, which has been introduced by my friend and colleague, mr. baca, and recognizes the historical significance of cinco de mayo.

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Speech By: Pedro Pierluisi

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Pedro Pierluisi: for the people of mexico, cinco de mayo is an important symbol of freedom, liberty and self-determination. in our country, cinco de mayo is a celebration of the rich history and culture that mexican americans have brought to the united states. hispanics are the fastest growing minori group in the united states.

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Pedro Pierluisi: there are 30 hispanic members of congress, including many mexican americans representing constituencies from all ound the country. tomorrow, millions of americans will join our neighbors to the south in celebrating cinco de mayo. this day serves as an important reminder of mexico's proud history and of the many contributions that mexican

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Pedro Pierluisi: americans have made to this country. i urge my colleagues to help recognize cinco de mayo and to support house resolution 230. i the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. boozman: i continue to yield, if the gentleman has more speakers. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from arkansas

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: continues to reserve the balance of his time. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. payne: this time i yield to the delegate from samoa, mr. fail -- faleomavaega, 10 minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for 10 minutes. ms. fallin: i thank my friend

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Speech By: Eni F. H. Faleomavaega

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: and -- >> i thank my friend, mr. payne. i rise today and i ask unanimous consent that the substance of the text, complete text of my statent be made part of the record. i rise in support of house

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: resolution 230 to recognize the historical significance of the mexican history of cinco de mayo. i commend my colleague, the gentleman from california, for introducing this legislation as it truly does serve as a reminder that all the people of our great nation regardless of theirace, color or gender, have enriched our diversity and