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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES—Tuesday, January 3, 2006
The House met at noon and Was Mr. KILDEE led the Pledge of Alle- H.R 1501, to amend the Passport Act of
called to order by the Speaker pro tem giance as follows: June 1920, to authorize the Secretary of
pore (Mr. WOLF). pledge illegiance to the Flag of the State to es tablish and collect a sur
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the United States for the assembly of rr tion Act of 2004
the Second Session of the 109th Con ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER I.R. 4637, to make certain technical coz
gress, the House will be in order. PRO TEMPORE rections in amendme S made tl Knergy
Policy A f 2005.
ET The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER ant to section 2 of House Resolution
PRO TEMPORE 619, 109th Congress, as amended by sec TAN
The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be Ctioonng re2s s,of Hoorugsaen izaRteisoonlault iona nd 640,l eg1is0l9at-h ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED AFTER
nfoircea titohne fHrooums e the thSe peafkolelro:w ing commu tive business is dispensed with on this SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT
day. Mrs. Haas. Clerk of the House, after
WASHINGTON, DC, The House will follow the practice sine die adjournment of the first
January 3, 2006 oecCsS-
uppoint Honorable FRANK R announced by the Speaker at the con- sion, 109th Congress, reported and
s Speaker pi » tempore on this vening of the Second Session of the found truly enrolled bills of the House
106th Congress under a similar order. of the following titles, which were
.D S HASTER' Bills and resolutions introduced today thereupon signed by the Speaker pro
SD ker f e Hou I resent will be numbered today but will not be tempore, Mr. TOM DA‘ Is of Virginia, on
AT noted in the RECORD or referred by the December 30, 2005
Speaker until January 31. 2006. Execu
PRAYER H.R. 972. An act to author ria
tive communications. petitions, and tions for fiscal years 2006 and 7 r the
The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P memorials will not be numbered or re Trafficking Victims Protec n Act 2000
Coughlin, offered the following prayer: ferred until January 31, 2006. und for oth irposes
Lord God. foundation of faith and ERR EA H.R. 1815. An act to authorize approg
provident guide of our Nation’s his- tions for fiscal year 2006 for military tivi
tory. we implore You to guide, protect ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER i ff the Department of Defense r mili
and strengthen the United States PRO TEMPORE tary istri n, and lefense activitie
House of Representatives during this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Department of En y, to prescribe
Second Session of the 109th Congress ant to clause 4 of rule I, Speaker pro military personnel strengths for such fi l
tivHeesl po f tthhees e peodpulley beel eacbtoeudt Rtehpe rewsoernkt a of ttheem pofroel lowTionMg DeAnrVoIlSl edo f bViillrsg inoina Fsriigdnaeyd. yearH,. R. and 20f17o.r Aont heArc tac tp urtpof os1t99 8 netn d atuhte horiTzoer turaep
the people. Make this democratic Re- December 30. 2005 provide assistance for dome
public strong. that it may be Your fit H.R. 972, to author appropriations I am nd 1 for th
instrument to unite the natural and fiscal years 2006 and for the " ictims tortul ind I
human resources of this Nation, that Victims Protection Act 2000, and for other
Your people may live ordered lives purH.pRo.s es:1 815, to authorize appropriations for reautl i nd amend
under the law and in harmony with fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the
others and so be a beacon of hope for Department of I for military con
theI n wYorolud . and from You we draw our in Dsetrpuacrtitomne, nt ando f Efonre rg I activities of t the years 2006 througha rtm2e00n9t, aofn d Jufsort iceo thtoerr lipsuc al
spiration and creativity. In You and personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and
tor other purposes
from You, Lord, we find lasting peace 2017, to amend the Tortur Victims H.R. 4501. An a
and universal justice both now and for f Act of 1998 to authorize appre ypriations Act of June 1920
ever. Amen. » provide assistance for domesti and for- retary of State tc
eign programs and centers for the treatment charge to cover the
T= e of vi ;so f torture. and for other pur poses creased de
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE H.R 9, to reauthorize aanndd amend the tions t
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the JPurnoigorra m DucAckt Sotf a1m9p94 : Conservation and Design Prevten ntion1 Act ofr n 2004
gentleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) H.R. 3402, to authorize appropriations for H.R. 4637. An act to make certain technical
come forward and lead the House in the the Department of Justice for fiscal years corrections in amendments made by the En
Pledge of Allegiance. 2006 through 2009, and for other purposes: ergy Policy Act of 2005
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 1 January 3, 2006
PRESENTED TO THE rent Resolution 326. the House ad
SSIDENT journed until Tuesday, January 31,
Haas. Clerk of the Hou 2006. at noon.
on January 1 and collect
President Increased «¢
TIME LIM!’ Ee‘ ATION OF REFERRED
BILL
[The } 1 wing action occurred on Dec $1, 2005
Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XTI, the
following action was taken by the
Speaker:
TT H.R. 921. Referral to the Committee on
ADJOURNMENT Education and the Workforce extended fo1
period ending not later than February 3, 2006
KILDEE. Speaker, pursuant H.R. 1631. Referral to the Committee on
Concurrent Ways and Means extended for a period ending
109th Coneress, the House not later than February 3, 2006
do now adjourn. H.R. 2829. Referral to the Committees on
motion was agreed to the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Edu
SPEAKER tempore. cation and the Workforce and the Permanent
Concurrent Resolution Select Committee on Intelligence extended
for a period ending not later than February
Congress
3, 2006.
adjourned Tuesday. Jan H.R. 3699. Referral to the Committees on
uary 31, 2006.
Resources and Energy and Commerce ex
tended for a period ending not later than
February 3, 2006
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SENATE—Tuesday, January 3, 2006
The 8d day of January being pre- Senate from the President pro tempore Mr. BENNETT thereupon assumed
scribed by the Constitution of the [Mr. STEVENS] the chair as Acting President pro tem-
United States for the annual meeting The legislative clerk read the fol- °F
of the Congress, the 2d session of the ate parehe Bee
109th Congress commenced this day at Owhig 10bu ——cenieiiniaineaaniniass
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To ti nate WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006
The Senate was called to order by the
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See pore Under the previous order he
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The PRESIDING OFFICER The Presu } cmpo seconds p.m., adjourned unt Wednes
clerk will read a communication to the day. January 18, 2006, at 10 a.m
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EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS
CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- SAGO MINE COAL MINING imposed on our fellow gay, lesbian, bisexual
SITY OF MARYLAND MEN'S SOC- ACCIDENT and transgender citizens.
CER TEAM ON WINNING THE 2005 But the stirrings of change were apparent
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP HON. NICK J. RAHALL Il for those who look closely. One of the most
important examples of this was an event little
OF WEST VIRGINIA noticed at the time, but which has tumed out
HON. STENY H. HOYER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
to be of great significance in the ongoing bat-
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 tle against homophobia. On January 26, 1976,
OF MARYLAND Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all a courageous, thoughtful, committed young
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES West Virginians, our hearts and prayers are gay man named Mark Segal presided over the
with the families and loved ones of those who publication of the first issue of the Philadelphia
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
are trapped in the Sago Mine in Upshur Coun Gay News.
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, today | rise to ty, West Virginia. We extend our hope that PGN is now widely known for its leadership
congratulate the University of Maryland Men's families will be reunited and lives will be role in one of the great fights for social justice
Soccer Team, the 2005 National Collegiate saved. that has marked recent American history. It
Athletic Association Champions. The Maryland Once again, when it mattered most, West was started in a rundown building at 13th and
Terrapins claimed the 2005 NCAA Champion- Virginians have risen to the occasion. The Locust Streets in Philadelphia, a building
ship, 1-0, over the University of New Mexico men and women who are tirelessly dedicating which lacked plumbing and electricity. What it
Lobos at SAS Complex in Cary, North Caro- their efforts to recovering our fellow Americans did not lack was heart and brains. From the
lina, on December 11, 2005 are to be commended and applauded. The outset, under the leadership of Mark Segal,
The University of Maryland Men’s Soccer community that is extending their support to PGN has been a strong force for fairness in
Team has had a very successful season of the families and friends who are patiently wait our society.
ing at this critical time are also helping in this It was under PGN's auspices that the first
which we can all be proud. In addition to the
National Collegiate Athletic Association Cham- difficult and tenuous time. mayoral forum was held in Philadelphia where
Though we are all anxiously anticipating all of the candidates for that office spoke to
pionship, the Terrapins won the 2005 Atlantic
Coast Conference Regular Season Champion- their safe return, | urge everyone to take a the issues facing the LGBT community. Later
moment and ask our Creator for his full sup PGN organized the first AIDS awareness day
ship and had an overall record of 19—4-2.
port in these efforts. As a West Virginian, | am in the city, and it has grown both in size and
They also set a school record of 66 goals. Ad-
proud of the way both our state leaders and influence throughout its history.
ditionally, the Maryland Terrapins are the first residents have responded to this disaster. Mark Segal deserves congratulations for his
team since 1992 to win the tournament as the role as the sole owner and publisher of PGN
number one seed. A for 30 uninterrupted years—a longevity record
The Terrapins’ Men’s Soccer Program has a 30 YEARS OF JOURNALISTIC for LGBT newspapers, and an admirable
history of successes. In just the past four sea- LEADERSHIP record for any media outlet in these days of
sons, the Terps have amassed 76 wins, the increasing corporatization and the diminution
most in the NCAA during the 4-year span. In HON. ROBERT A. BRADY of journalistic independence
addition, the Terrapins won their first national The work of Mark Segal and PGN has been
OF PENNSYLVANIA
soccer title in 1968, when it shared the title honored by a wide range of organizations, in-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
with Michigan State. cluding LGBT advocacy groups, and profes-
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
The coaches who have led the Terrapins to sional journalistic associations. They include
victory are Head Coach Sasho Cirovsky, As- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defa-
sistant Coach Russell Payne, and Assistant on behalf of myself and my colleagues, the mation; the Pennsyivania Newspaper Associa-
Coach Rob Vartughian. Also assisting the gentlewoman trom Wisconsin, Ms. BALDWIN, tion; The Society for News Design; and The
team were Associate Athletics Director Shawn and the gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. Society for Professional Journalists.
Flynn, Trainer Terry Gee, and Adam Zundell FRANK, | submit these remarks commemo- Emblematic of Mark Segal’s refusal to ac-
with Sports Information. University of Maryland rating a very important anniversary in the his- cept anything less than equality for himself
Athletics Director Debbie Yow was also essen- toric struggle of lesbian, gay, bisexual and and members of the LGBT community is the
tial to their success. transgender people for equal treatment under fact that he now sits on the Board of the
the law. Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, which
The gifted athletes include the following Uni- Thirty years ago, in 1976, the notion of or for 15 years had refused to allow PGN even
versity of Maryland students: Spencer Allen, ganized activity to combat discrimination to join. Mr. Speaker, as the Member of the
Matt Beckman, Kenney Bertz, Marc Burch, based on sexual orientation and gender iden- House in whose district PGN is published, |
Robbie C’deBaca, Kwame Darko, A.J. tity was an extremely controversial one. No- speak from personal experience of its impor
Delagarza, Michael Dello-Russo, Maurice Edu, where in America did lesbian, gay or bisexual tance as a respected and invaluable source of
Jason Garey, David Glaudemans, AJ people have any legal protections against information, much of which would otherwise
Godbolt, Aki Kadotani, Stephen King, Chris being dismissed or otherwise disadvantaged in go unpublished. And | know that my col-
Lancos, Michael Marchiano, Kevin Reiman, the job market. Eleven years before that, leagues from Wisconsin and Massachusetts
Doug Rodkey, Robbie Rogers, Craig Salvati, when Congress passed what was generally share my high opinion of the extraordinary im-
Chris Seitz, Kevin Tangney, Michael Vallie, considered to be a liberalization of U.S. immi- portant role that PGN plays in our fight against
Pat Wilson, and Graham Zusi. gration law, that law included on the rec- prejudice.
Mr. Speaker, in addition to promoting dis ommendation of Democratic Presidents and Mr. Speaker, for 30 years, in the face of a
cipline and health, collegiate athletics provide adopted without dissent in a Democratic Con- good deal of initial hostility and subsequent in-
a wonderful training ground for future leaders gress a tightening on the prohibition against difference at best, Mark Segal and PGN have
and | expect that we will see great things gay or lesbian people even being tourists in shone the light on sexual orientation and gen-
come from these young men in the future. | the United States. Here in the Congress, no der identity prejudice not just in the United
applaud the University of Maryland's 2005 serious effort was underway to deal with the States but in the world, and have helped to di
Men’s Soccer Team on its success. severe legal and other handicaps that were minish it—although we obviously have a long
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way to go. | am very proud to be able to sa- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY IN MEMORY OF SGT REGINA
lute this important pioneer in the fight for so- SUGAR BOWL VICTORY REALI
cial justice, and to express my confidence,
and that of my colleagues from Wisconsin and HON. NICK J. RAHALL II HON. JIM COSTA
Massachusetts, that as long as there is a
OF WEST VIRGINIA
need to combat homophobia, we will be able
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
to count on PGN’s leadership role.
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
IN THE HOUSE | OF * REPRsEaS ENTATIVES
Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, | want to take
ARr e
this time to personally congratulate West Vir- Tuesday, January 3, 2006
CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER ginia University on their victory last night in the
SITY OF MARYLAND WOMEN’S 2006 Sugar Bowl. All of us in West Virginia Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, | rise today to
FIELD HOCKEY TEAM ON WIN- are proud of the players and the coaches for honor and remember the memory of SGT Re-
NING THE 2005 NCAA CHAMPION- their tremendous effort put forth on behalf of gina Reali who lost her life defending our na-
SHIP the Mountain State. | would like to personally tion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
congratulate Coach Rodriguez, his players Sergeant Reali, 25, was born in Denair,
HON. STENY H. HOYER and his coaching team on such a “sweet” vic- California, then relocated to the central San
tory. Thanks for making us proud to be Moun- Joaquin Valley. She was a 1999 graduate of
OF MARYLAND taineers.
Fresno High School and enlisted to serve in
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TT the U.S. Army in 2000. Ms. Reali’s military ca
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 HONORING THE CITY OF MID- reer includes graduation from basic training at
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, | rise today to DLETON, WI ON ITS SESQUI Fort Jackson, South Carolina and advanced
pay tribute to the outstanding 2005 National CENTENNIAL individual training as a civil affairs specialist at
Championship Women’s Field Hockey team at HON. TAMMY BALDWIN the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School
the University of Maryland. On Sunday, No-
and Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Ms
vember 20 in Louisville, Kentucky, the Terra-
OF WISCONSIN Reali’s dedication led her to receive various
pins defeated Duke University 1-0 to capture IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awards, including the: National Defense Serv-
the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Associa-
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 ice Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with
tion Championship crown. This year marks the
Terrapins’ fourth NCAA title overall and their Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, | rise today to “M” Device, Army Service Ribbon and the Ex-
first NCAA title in 6 years. celebrate the sesquicentennial of the city of pert Marksmanship Qualification Badge. Upon
The University of Maryland Women's Field Middleton, WI. completion of training, Ms. Reali reported to
Hockey Program has achieved several signifi- While first inhabited by Native Americans, her first assignment as a civil affairs specialist
cant honors this year. The Terps earned a No. then home to French fur traders and, later, with the Army Reserve’s 351st Civil Affairs
1 final ranking by the National Field Hockey English and German settlers, the area we now Command, based at Mountain View. Shortly
call Middleton marks its official birth with the
Coaches Association. Five Terrapins were after her deployment to protect our country,
named All-Americans, while three were also arriTvhael ohfi sttohrey raofi lrtohaisd vtihberraen t inc o1m8m5u6n ity is well Ms. Reali’s leadership efforts were recognized
named All-ACC. Nine team members were documented. We know of the fur-trading post and she was promoted to sergeant.
named to the Mid-Atlantic All-Region team.
The Terrapin defense was ranked second in opened in 1832 by the area’s first carpenter, Unfortunately, Regina Reali’s tour in Bagh
the Nation and the offense was among the top Michael St. Cyr. Records tell us of Orson dad, Iraq ended when an improvised explosive
15. Finally, the University of Maryland ended Cook, the first permanent settler in the East device detonated near her military vehicle on
the season with a 23-2 record, the most wins Middleton area in 1841. The name, Middleton, the 23rd day of December 2005. In recognition
we are told, was chosen by the first post-
since 1999, and recorded its fifth 20-win sea- of Sergeant Reali’s dedication and sacrifice,
master, Harry Barnes, after a town in
son in program history. she has been recommended to posthumously
Vermont.
The coaches who have led the Field Hockey The settlements of Pheasant Branch, East receive several awards that portray her
team to victory are Head Coach Missy Middleton, Middleton Station and others coa- strength of character, such as the: Bronze
Meharg, Assistant Coach Tjerk (T.J) van iesced when the train depot became a hub Star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good
Herwaarden, Assistant Coach Marybeth Free- around which local businesses prospered. Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components
man, Assistant Coach Clemens Arnold, Train- One hundred fifty years after the first trains Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism
er Sandy Worth, Assistant Trainer Joey arrived, Middleton’s downtown is thriving. New Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and the
SBairerryz egaK,a gaann.d ASltsroe ngdtehs er&v iCnogn dirteicoonginnigt ioCn oacarhe obluds. inTehses esp eoaprlee roifs intgh isi n 21tshte cfoeonttpurriyn ts coomf muth e Combat Action Badge. Finally, Sergeant Reali
Jim Knight with Equipment, Natalia Ciccone nity are still guided by the “good neighbor’ was recommended to receive the Purple
with Media, and Supervisor Troy Tucker. practices of those who came before. Heart, the oldest military decoration in the
These talented young athletes include the The current residents of Middleton treasure world, awarded to members of the Armed
following University of Maryland students: historic structures of the past: the Old Stamm Forces who are wounded in the line of action.
Emily Beach, Kendall Beveridge, Jackie House, once a station on the “underground Regina Reali is survived by her father Rich-
Ciconte, Kristina Edmonds, Megan Fox, Alica railroad”; the Blacksmith Shop on Branch ard of Atwater and her brother and his wife
Grater, Paula Infante, Linzi Jones, Danielle Street; Arneson’s Café on Parmenter Street Paul and Pricilla of San Diego
Keeley, Meredith Long, Tiffany Marsh, Kathryn where folks could collect mail on one side and
Masson, Katie Mockus, Ellen Ott, Louisa Pow buy stationery and sweets on the other, to | would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy
ell, Lauren Powley, Christina Restivo, Susie name just a few. and most sincere condolences to Sergeant
Rowe, Sarah Scholl, Emily Trycinski, Janneke But they are also looking to the future, sup- Reali’s family
van Leeuwen, and Kim Ziegler. University of porting a superb public library, a dynamic sen lt is my belief that SGT Regina Reali’s loss
Maryland Athletics Director Debbie Yow was ior center, a community pool, and a per- symbolizes the ultimate sacrifice one can
also essential to their success. forming arts center. Though barely miles from
make for her country. Her humble service to
Mr. Speaker, collegiate athletics promote the State capital, the people of Middleton cede
our Nation demonstrates her valor, strength,
camaraderie, leadership, responsibility, and no civic pride or responsibility. Volunteers sus-
courage and pride. Americans all across the
good health. They are a vibrant and essential tain and support emergency services and
component of American culture. | commend community functions. Nation are indebted to Sergeant Reali for her
the University of Maryland’s 2005 Field Hock On its sesquicentennial, | salute the city of sacrifice and her efforts to uphold the prin-
ey team and wish each of its members great Middleton and its people and wish them many cipals of democracy, which will serve as an
SUCCESS. more years of prosperity. example to all of us for generations to come
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TRIBUTE TO TODD PATKIN, YOUNG tailer in the country, giving him the financial charities in the State of Ilsrael—the Jewish Na-
,EADER AND
[ PHILANTHROPIST freedom to pursue his passion to help others. tional Fund, which is chaired by Ronald
One of his major philanthropic initiatives has Lauder, and the Yemin Orde Youth Village
HON. TOM LANTOS been to assist his friend, Gary Marino, to help headed by Chaim Peri. The village is perhaps
Americans children and adults with problems the most advanced orphanage in Israel and
IN THE HOl REPRESENTATIVES of obesity and poor nutrition. Todd is funding the world. It focuses on helping children, who
Mr. LANfTuOeSs.d ay,M r. JSapneuaakrery, o| 2in0v0i6t e my col- cthues esm akoinn g Gaorfy 'as maljifoe r stmoortyi oann dp icotnu reh isw h“iMcihl lifoon fasrteaqtuienngt lyc irhcauvmes tanbceeesn, otor pbhaenceodm e uhndaeprp y daenvd
Calorie March” from Florida to Boston in productive members of society. Today over
leagues to join me in paying tribute a young
man who is part of the new generation of phil which took place in 2005 two-thirds of the 300 children in the village are
anthropic leaders—Todd Patkin of Massachu Working with opera star Andrea Delgudice, Jews of Ethiopian descent.
Todd also founded the Todd G. Patkin Oppor
setts. Todd is an impressive young man, and Todd was the first philanthropist in Sep-
tunity Performing Art Center. It brings the
although he has just turned 40, he has been tember of this year to provide one million dol-
highest quality vocal, dance and acting in
remarkably successful in the business world lars to the Jewish National Fund to help it deal
struction to its students, many of whom are
and is now devoting his life to helping others with some 2,500 displaced people who left the
ghpaarrdatT dsou daad bt uefsdagim rineleywfs, r so mu paf nordTi nu tfhttwesho er nkUeBnexiodtvs etr1osi8nin t yyt.eah areer as,.H fea mwUihsmlieaynr rger ia uehtdhio es fsMrhaoisTmpsos ad cdtbh heuec sraeeulcteestnsests ,l- yoa fda vmntadhane ditreaa rgeee cas o rnesocuaembrisievtcaia snn gtn ieaoeflfud l.lB crsoocnchtkrotilobanur, avaGrsiaesdzaie.sa t intTfwhhoheree mmna tIissroitannhe celi e t oI gtstrhohaeveesle eir gnomfgvaeoemnvirtleni rmenesw mnaetsfn a tila ebudon luaetbtf tol et pthrheoiat-rto
amazing organizational and business talents, tion to the Boston Medical Center for its Todd
the company became remarkably successful, and Yadira Patkin Sickle Cell Anemia Clinic. assistance needs.
expanding from 18 to 62 stores in the New He has also provided significant financial sup Mr. Speaker, Todd Patkin is a remarkable
England and New York area. His business port to the Boston chapter of the Anti-Defama man, whose philanthropic efforts give me
acumen was recognized in 2004 by Auto Inter- tion League, where he and Andrew Tarsy will great hope for the next generation of leaders
national Associate when he was named be managing a new initiative to combat bigotry in Our country who are now emerging. | invite
Young Executive of the Year.” and intolerance in greater Boston my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to
Mr. Speaker, Todd recently sold his regional Todd has had a positive impact internation him. Todd has set a remarkable example that
business operations to the second largest re ally as well, Mr. Speaker. He supports two | hope many other young leaders will follow.
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SENATE—Wednesday, January 18, 2006
The Senate met at 10 1.m. and was ORDER OF BUSINESS floor debate and that will be on
called to order by the President pro Mr. REID. Mr. President. we have an- Wednesday. We will remain on the
tempore (Mr. STEVENS). nounced on this side that there will be Alito nomination until we are able to
no morning business, no speeches, vote on the confirmation. We hope to
PRAYER than Senator LAlt TENBERG and have an organized debate to allow all
The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- to speak about this Members to speak. We will try to line
fered the following pra; yer: important day in soon-to-be Senato1 up an order next week when we begin
Let us pray. MENENDEZ’ That is an agreement The majority leader reiterates that
Kternal and ever blessed God, whose I have with Senator FRIST. Members Senators should be ready next week for
name is love. put Yow love in oul desiring to speak on other issues will this historic debate and that everyone
hearts. Teach us to love so that our not be able to do that today. should keep a flexible schedule so we
primary aim in life will be to please I suggest the absence of a quorum can vote at the first available time.
Mr. REID. If the distinguished Sen
You. Teach us to love so that our pas The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The
sion for You will provide the founda- clerk will call the roll. atoTrh e willP RyEiSelId DENT pro tempore. The
tion of our obedience. Te: ach us to love The assistant legislative clerk pro Senator from Nevada
so that worship will not be a duty but ceetdo cealld t he roll. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I nave re-
a delight. Teach us to love so that our Ms. MURKOWSKI I ask unanimous ceived calls from a significant number
greatest fear will be to disappoint You. consent that the order tor the quorum of Senators. Senator FRIST is right, we
Teach our lawmakers to love so that call be rescinded will have a dignified de ate. It will be
they will always be quick to help and The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With organized. We will do whatever is ap
ttoh atf orghiavter ed Teaacndh ablilt teofr neusss to willlo ve dis out objec tion, ait is s o ordered. sppreoapkr.ia te Mosta ccoarlld inDge moctor atwihco wSaenntast orsto
appear irom our hearts as we seek to be ORDER OF PROCEDURE an opportunity to sp in
Your true followers. the nomination of Samue
We pray in Your loving Name Amen. Ms MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, we look forward to that some
will proceed at 10:30 with the swearing
a in of Senator-designate MENENDEZ, but timIe alsnoe xt asWkw e etkh at fe lowing the 2a
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE we do have housekeeping matters to ing in of Cong essman MENENDEZ, the
The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the take up only CWO spe akers al lowed in the Sen-
Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I k unanimous consent when the ate on this day are Senato1 MENENDEZ
Senate completes its business today, it and Senat« r LAUTEN the two Sen-
lUinc iI tfeoprd l ewdSgheti acthe sa litl oefgs itaaAnndmsce,e r icoatn oe ntuahneat ionF l» agtu hned erRo fe pGuotbdhe ary 20, for a pro forma ons essFiroind ayo,n lyJ anain d aitngo rs wiftrh om thNee w agJrereseen nlsI h1a8 vel t kewietpl
ndivisible, with liberty and justice for all. that Senators be permitted to intro- Senator FRIST. I ask conse! nat be
duce bills on that day until the hour of the case
ER 11 a.m. I further ask consent that the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With-
n,i t is so ord
RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Senate adjourn until Tuesday, January out objectio tik 1
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under 24a,n d at tha1t0 ac.om.m miftort eea s prob e fopremram ittseesds iotno senMcse. oMf UaR KquOoWrSuKmI . I suggest the ab
the previous order, leadership Lime 18 file legislative and executive items The PRESIDENT pro tempo! The
reserved. until 5 p.m. that day lerk will call the roll
I The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- The assistant x < pro-
RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING out objection, it is so ordered eeMds.e d MtoU RcKalOl WSthKe I.r oll Mr. Presiden I
MAJORITY LEADER Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. Pres ident, i k unanimous consent that the orde
ask consent following the pro forma
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The session on Tuesday. the Senate stand ‘heh e PquRoruEm ScalIl pDrbe oE rteesNcmipnTotr l e . Witt
acting majority leader is recognized.
in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. on
RE IR Wednesday January 25. I further ask
SCHEDULE that followi xy the prayer and pledge,
the morning hour be deemed expired. LETTER OF RESIGNATION
wilMls . be MiUn RsKeOssWiSonK I.for aM rv.e ryP rebsriiedfe ntp.e riowde toh e daJtoeu, rntahle tofi mep rofcore edtihen gst wob e leaapdperrosv ebed ChTaihre laPyRs ESbIeDfoErNe T the prSoe nattee letTthe
this mon In a few minutes. the reserved. and the Senate then proceed of resignation of Senator Jon Corzine
President pro tempore will administer to a period of morning business with of New Jersey
the oath of office to Senator-designate Senators permitted to speak for up to Without objection. the letter is
MENENDEZ. Following that swearl in, 10 minutes deemed read and spread upon the Jour-
we will have a couple of housekeeping The PRESIDENT pro tempore nal
matters. Then we will adjourn for the out objection. it is so ordered. The letter follows
day. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Under the order U.S. dS
On behalf of the leader, I will nave just entered. the Senate will return for Vv / j
more to say on the schedulel over the regular business on Wednesday, Janu- Hon. Ri B. ¢
next week in the closing remarks. ary 25. On Tuesday, the Judiciary Com- } t Le? ; S \
mittee should report the nomination of Capit Wast
RECOGNITIOAN OF THE MINORITY tSiacme uelo f Atlhiet o Stou prbee mean ACsosuorct iateo f Juthse- , 1 reMs ignatI ior2 S n i ihtei ret f 2 the Unro tice(
LEADER United States. The leader has an St s i Senaivteo r 11:f59r om ta.hm >1 Janu f New 20J 06
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The nounced we will proceed to conside1 Sincerely
minority leader is recognized. the nomination when it is available for JON S. ¢
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s CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SENATE, Vol. 52) Ft. January 18, 2006
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT The resolution (S. Res. 348) was old. He. thusly, had a place in the po
cCehraTthiier f icnaPotwRe ESolfIa yDsaE pNppToei lonrtep mreon tth et emopSfo erneSa.et en atoTtihh ee agRreeseoldv ed,t o atsh atf olnlS.oo wtRswE:iS .t hs3t4a8 nding the provi lmiatnHi.ec a l becmaamien stmraeyaomr oafs Una ionve ryC ity,y ouNnJg,
dSetastieg naotf e NewR OBJEe rsey MEN ENDEZ ol the ssitointsu te of theR ulem inXoXrVi,ty thpea rtfyo’ls lowmienmg bershsahlli p cono n abnlyd ftrhoemn 1s9e8r7 veudn tilin 1o9u9r1 agnedn erianl thaes sNeem-w
the following standing committees for the Jersey Senate—he has been through all
Without objection. it will be placed
109th Congress, or until their successors art of the steps to leadership—from 1991 to
on file and the certificate of appoint-
meTnht e wcielrl tibfei cadteee mefodl lotwos have been read. cUhroCbsoaenmn m iAtftfaeiers : Mr.n m SBaarnbkainnegs (RHaonuksiinngg Memun d a1n99d3 . Hwea s thesno onc amea pptoo inthtee dU—.hSe. Cownogrrkeesds
hard to get it. I should strike the word
ber), Mr. Dodd, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Reed, M1
CE ¢ k GO RN¢ Schumer M1 Bayh M1 Carpe1 Ms “appointed” and say he worked his way
i NJ, January 1 Ae Stabenow, and Mi Menendez so that he became the third most pow
( I TE OF APP¢ ‘MENT Committee on Energy anu Natural Re erful member on the Democratic side
sources: Mr. Bingaman (Ranking Member), in the House of Representatives.
The of th Senate of th Mr. Akaka, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Wyden, Mr. I look forward to working with BOB
nit Johnson, Ms. Landrieu, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms BoB comes from Hudson County, one of
This is to certify that, pursuant to the Cantwell, Mr. Salazar, and Mr. Menendez our most populated counties in the
power vested in me by the Constitution of Special Committee on Aging: Mr. Kohl most densely populated State in the
the United States > laws of the State (Ranking Member), Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Wyden,
f New J rsey, I, Jon S. Corzine, the gov Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Carper. Mr. Nel- country. He worked on the issues of
ernor ol sald State, do eby appoint Robert son of Florida Mrs. Clinton, and Mr. transportation, and education is a par-
Menendez a Senato1 irom salud State to rep palazal ticular interest of his. It can be re
resent said State in the Senate of the United Committee on the Budget: Mr. Conrad flected in the fact that his daughter,
States until the vacancy therein caused by (Ranking Member), Mr. Sarbanes, Mrs. Mur Alicia Menendez, was the commence
my resignation from the Senate is filled by ray, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Feingold, Mr. Johnson, ment speaker at her graduation from
election as provided by law Mr Byrd, Mi Nelson of Florida Ms Harvard.
Witness: His excellency our , Jon Stabenow, and Mr. Menendez
I was very impressed at the leader-
S. Corz and our seal hereto ed at Select Committee on Ethics: Mr. Johnson
Trenton this 17th day of January (Vice Chairman), Mr. Pryor and Mr. Salazar ship provided by her family, by her fa
ft our Lord 2006 Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. ther’s interest in public speaking. and
By the governo Rockefeller (Vice Chairman), Mr. Levin, Mrs in Government. She had to prepare her
Feinstein, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Bayh, Ms. Mikul address in a competition to see who
ski, and Mr. Fein 201d would be the student commencement
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen speaker. Alicia won that competition
ator from Alaska is recognized. with a very lengthy speech. She then.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF
OFFICE Ms. MURKOWSKRI. Mr. President. I contrary to our habits here, was told to
suggest the absence of a quorum put aside her notes. take a microphone.
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The The PRESIDING OFFICER The and make the speech verbally to the
Senator-designate will present himself clerk will call the roll. graduating class of Harvard, I think it
at the desk and the Chair will admin- The assistant legislative clerk pro- vas 2 years ago. And she did it wonde1
ister the oath of office as required by ceeded to call the roll. fully—again, a reflection of the leader
the Constitution and prescribed by law Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I ship that BOB MENENDEZ provided to
The Senator-designate, ROBERT ask unanimous consent that the order the family.
MENENDEZ. escorted by Mr. LAUTEN for the quorum call be rescinded. His son Robert is ata university in
BERG, advanced to the desk of the Vice The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without North Carolina and is also a very ac-
President: the oath prescribed by law objection, it is so ordered. complished young man
was a 1inistered to 1im by the Presi Mr. MENENDEZ and I will be working
dent pro tempore, and he subscribed to RR me together on lots of issues that we
the oath in the Official Oath Book. SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ worked on in the past, 1 as a Senato1
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Con- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I and he as a Congressman, particularly,
gratulations. thank the leadership for according me again, focused on transportation, envi
(Applause. Senators rising.) an opportunity to present my new col- ronment, and security.
aii league. All of us are going to be miss BOB MENENDEZ’s county had the big-
ing Jon Corzine, a dear friend and gest loss of those who perished on 9/11-
MAKING MINORITY PARTY AS
former colleague who served this body over 700 people from New Jersey. BOB
SIGNMENTS TO COMMITTEES
FOR THE 109TH CONGRESS very well but responded to the call of MENENDEZ was there to help provide
duty when things in New Jersey needed some warmth, friendship. and leade
Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have a a leading hand. Jon Corzine responded ship to the problems that followed the
resolution at the desk. I ask for its and took up the assignment. loss of those loved ones and the impair-
consideration. In Senator Corzine’s place. we are ment that it brought to those families.
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr fortunate to be able to have a can- I am so pleased to have someone who
COBURN). The clerk will report. didate of the skill and knowledge that understands New Jersey fully. who has
The assistant legislative clerk read Senator ROBERT MENENDEZ has. lived the traditional dream from very
as follows: BOB MENENDEZ is a typical American modest working class parents who es-
A resolution (S Res. 348) making minority story. He was born in America of par- caped Cuba in those very dark days and
party assignments to certain Senate com ents who had immigrated from Cuba. lifted himself up by his bootstraps. We
mittees for the 109th Congress He has worked his way through the are going to be working together on
There being no objection, the Senate system very well. As a very young issues such as transportation, edu
proceeded to consider the resolution. man—high school age-—he challenged cation, security, and some of the prob-
Mr. REID. Mr. President. I ask unan the mayor and the leadership of the lems we now see with Medicare.
imous consent that the resolution be community in which he lived in New My State of New Jersey now has
agreed to, the motion to reconsider be Jersey and fought his way to making spent $15 million in the last couple of
laid on the table, and there be no inter certain they were going to be cleaning weeks trying to help people get their
vening action. up some of their bad habits in Union prescription drugs as a result of the
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without City. such that he had to at times wear enormous change that took place start
objection, so ordered a bulletproof vest when he was 17 years ing in 2006. They could not vet the