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The clerk en bloc number 6 consisting of amendments 7, ered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 printed in part g of house report number 116438, offered by mr. Graves of missouri. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the amendment en bloc. Members will record their votes by electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of epresentatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . Mr. Beyer as the member designated by ms. Moore pursuant to House Resolution 965 i inform the house that ms. Moore will vote yea on the amendment en bloc number six. As the member designated mr. Lowenthal pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house, mr. Lowenthal will vote neigh on the amendment en bloc number 6. As the member designated by mr. Pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house, i inform mr. Lieu will vote neigh on the amendment en bloc number six. As the membered designated by ms. Pingree of maine, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Pingree will vote neigh on the mendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from massachusetts seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by ms. Frankel, pursuant to House Resolution 65, i inform the house ms. Frankel will vote nay on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Mr. Kildee as the member designated by mr. Lewis of georgia, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house mr. Lewis will vote nay on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . As the member designated by representative kirk patrick, pursuant to House Resolution 965, ms. Kirkpatrick will vote en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Jeffries as the member designated by by chairman johnson pursuant to h. Res. 965, inform the house chairwoman johnson will vote nay. As the member designated by for representative nadler, i inform the house chairman nadler will vote nay on amendment en bloc number 6. As the member designated by jose serrano, i inform the house congressman serrano will vote nay on amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Ms. Wasserman schultz as the member designated by mr. Pine of new jersey, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house. As member designated by mr. Hacing of florida, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house, mr. Hastings will vote nay on amendment en bloc number 6 as well. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Butterfield as the member designated by mr. Price of North Carolina, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house, mr. Price will vote nay on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Vargas, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house, mr. Vargas will vote nay on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from illinois seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Rush, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house, mr. Rush will vote nay on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from missouri seek recognition . Mr. Clay madam speaker as the member designated by mr. Cleaver of missouri, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Cleaver will vote nay on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Lofgren of california pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house ms. Lofgren will vote nay on the amendment en bloc 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by by Congress Member napolitano pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house ms. Napolitano will vote no on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Desaulnier of california, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house mr. Desaulnier will vote no on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Mcgovern as a member by mr. Welsh of vermont, pursuant to h. Res. 965, mr. Orm the house that welsh will vote nay on amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Designated by r congresswoman barbara lee, 965, i informres. The house that ms. Lee will vote amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Member designated by mr. Cardenas, pursuant to house 965, i inform the cardenas will 6. E nay on en bloc number as a member designated by mr. Inform the house, pursuant to House Resolution khanna will vote en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman recognition . Seek mr. Speaker, as a the member esignated by representative lowey, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the representative lowey will be voting no on the 6. Ndment en bloc mr. Tonko and, mr. Speaker, as he member designated by representative meng, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform house that representative meng will vote nay on the amendment en bloc 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition . Mrs. Hayes as member designated to s. Wilson, pursuant h. Res. 965, i inform the house that ms. Wilson of florida will the amendment en bloc 6. Ber the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Speaker, as the member designated by mr. Lawson of florida, pursuant to house 965, i inform the vote that mr. Lawson will bloc number ent en 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Pallone mr. Speaker, as the by mrs. Bonnieed watson coleman, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform that mrs. Watson coleman will vote no on the amendment en bloc number 6. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by sanchez, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the sanchez will vote nay on the amendment en bloc number 6. For peaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recogni recognition . By s the member designated ms. Kuster of new hampshire, pursuant to House Resolution i inform the house that ms. Uster will vote nay on the amendment en bloc 6. The speaker pro tempore on this vote, the yeas are 179, the nays are 241. The nays have it. The amendment en bloc is not adopted. And without objection the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Unfinished business is question on amendment number 1 printed in part h of house report 116438 on which further proceedings were postponed and yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will redesignate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 1 printed in part h of house report 116438 offered by ms. Foxx of North Carolina. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the amendment. Members will record their votes by electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . Mr. Beyer as designated by ms. Moore i inform the house ms. Moore will vote nay on the foxx amendment. As the member designated by by mr. Lowenthal, purn to House Resolution 965, i inform the house, mr. Lowenthal will vote nay on the foxx amendment. As the member designated by by mr. Lieu pursuant to house res. Luge 65, i inform the house, mr. Lieu will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Kuster of new hampshire, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Kuster will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman om new york seek recognition mr. Tonko as the member designated by representative meng, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house ms. Meng will vote ney on the foxx amendment. As the member designated by mrs. Lowey, pursuant to House Resolution 965, representative lowey will vote nay on the foxx amendment. Tifment for what purpose does the gentleman from seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Vargas pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house, mr. Vargas will vote no on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition snr mr. Mcgovern as the member designated by mr. Welch of vermont, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house mr. Welch will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Frankel, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house ms. Frankel will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition . M clay mr. Speaker, as a member designated by mr. Cleaver of missouri, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the mr. Cleaver will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . A matsui mr. Speaker, as member designated by mr. Desaulnier, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the mr. Desaulnier of california will vote no on the foxx amendment. R. Evans as a member designated by mr. Lawson of florida, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the lawson will vote no on the foxx amendment. Thank you. The speaker pro tempore for the purpose does gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition . Member es as the designated by ms. Wilson, pursuant to House Resolution ms. I inform the house that wilson of florida will vote no on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom california seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, as a member esignated by congresswoman grace napolitano, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform Congress Member napolitano will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, as a member designated by congresswoman to h. Res. , pursuant 965, i inform the house that ms. Lee will vote no on the foxx amendment. [captioning made possible by the the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by cardenas, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Cardenas will vote no on the foxx amendment. By mr. Ber designated khanna, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Khanna will vote no on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the honor gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Kildee mr. Speaker, as a member designated by mr. Lewis of georgia, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the mr. Lewis will vote no on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . The gentleman from arizona. R. Gallego as a member designated by representative kirkpatrick, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that representative will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman recognition . Seek as a member designated by bernice n eddie johnson, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that chairwoman johnson vote nay on the foxx amendment. Mr. Jeffries as a member nadler, d by mr. Pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Nay on the foxx amendment. As a member designated by mr. Is rango serrano, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Serrano will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for the gentleman es request recognition . Mr. Butterfield mr. Speaker, as member designated by mr. Price of North Carolina, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform respectfully , i in i respectfully inform the will vote mr. Price nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, as a member designated by mrs. Bonnie atson coleman, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mrs. Watson will vote no on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom pennsylvania seek recognition . Thank you, mr. Speaker. As a member designated by ms. Lofgren, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the that ms. Lofgren will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As a member lard designated by ms. Sanchez, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Sanchez will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from rhode island seek recognition . Mr. Cicilline as the member designated by ms. Pingree of maine, pursuant to house pingree will5, ms. Vote know on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Ms. Wasserman schultz as the member designated by, mr. Payne will vote nay on the foxx amendment. As the member designated by mr. Hastings of florida, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house, mr. Hastings will vote nay on the foxx amendment as well. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Rush, pursuant to house res. 65, i inform the house that mr. Rush will vote nay on the foxx amendment. The speaker pro tempore on this 147. The yeas are the noes are 274. The noes have it. Amendment is not adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Of rule 20,clause 8 the Unfinished Business is the question on amendment number 3 in part h of house report 116438 on which further postponed and e on which the yeas and nays were ordered. The clerk will redesignate the amendment. Amendment number 3 printed in part h of house offered by ms. Talib of michigan. He speaker pro tempore the question is on the amendment. Members will record their votes device. Ronic [captioning made possible by thenational captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Cicilline the gentleman from the great state of rhode island. A member r, as designated by ms. Pingree of pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Pingree will vote aye on the talib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As a member designated by ms. Kuster of new pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Kuster will vote talib amendment. For peaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, as a member by congresswoman napolitano, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the Congress Member napolitano will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Designated by congresswoman barbara lee, pursuant to House Resolution ms. I inform the house that lee will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for does the honorable gentleman from california seek recognition . A member as esignated by ms. Cardenas, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Cardenas will vote aye on the tlaib amendment. Member designated by mr. Khanna, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Khanna will vote aye on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the recognition . Eek as a member designated by mr. Rush, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Rush will vote yea to the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Mcgovern as a member welsh of by mr. Vermont, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Welsh will vote aye on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman recognition . Mr. Tonko mr. Speaker, as a member designated by lowe e, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that will vote ive lowey yes on the tlaib amendment. Speaker, as the member designated by representative pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that representative meng the tlaib ote aye on amendment. You. For peaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, as a member vargas, d by mr. Pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Vargas will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from missouri seek recognition . The lay mr. Speaker, as member designated by mr. Cleaver house ouri, pursuant to esolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Cleaver will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Jeffries as a member designated by chairwoman eddie b johnson, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that chairwoman johnson will vote yea on the amendment. As the member designated by mr. Chairman jerry nadler, pursuant 965, i inform the ouse that chairman nadler will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. Designated by ongressman jose serrano, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that congressman serrano will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from massachusetts recognition . Ms. Clark madam speaker, as the member designated by the frankel, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Will vote yea on the amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . A member designated by ms. Lofgren, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Lofgren will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. For peaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition . Mrs. Hayes as a member designated by ms. Wilson, pursuant to House Resolution that ms. Form the house wilson will vote yes on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Madam speaker, as mr. Kildee madam speaker, as a member designated by mr. Georgia, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Lewis will vote aye on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Butterfield madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Price of North Carolina, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Price will vote yes on the tlaib amendment. Yes on the tlaib amendment. Thank you. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . Mr. Beyer as the member designated by ms. Moore, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Moore will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. As the member designated by mr. Lowenthal, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Lowenthal will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. As the member designated by mr. Lieu, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Lieu will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Mr. Pallone madam speaker, as the member designated by mrs. Bonnie watson coleman, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mrs. Watson coleman will vote aye on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . Mr. Gallego as the member designated by representative kirkpatrick, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that representative kirkpatrick will vote aye on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Sanchez, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Sanchez will vote aye on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . Ms. Matsui madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Desaulnier of california, pursuant to House Resolution mr. I inform the house that desaulnier will vote aye on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Mr. Evans madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Lawson of florida, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the yes that mr. Lawson votes on the tlaib amendment. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Ms. Wasserman schultz madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Payne of new jersey, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Payne will vote yea on the tlaib amendment. And as the member designated by mr. Hastings of florida, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Hastings will vote yea on the tlaib amendment as well. The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 240, the nays are 181. The yeas have it. The amendment is adopted. And, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. Pursuant to the rule, the previous question is ordered on the bill, as amended. The question is on engrossment and third reading of the bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. Third reading. The clerk a bill to authorize funds for federal aid highways, Highway Safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas seek recognition . Madam speaker, i have a motion to recommit at the desk. The speaker pro tempore is the gentleman opposed to the bill . I am opposed in its current form. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman qualifies. The clerk will report the motion. The clerk mr. Crawford of arkansas moves to recommit the bill, h. R. 2, to the committee on the speaker pro tempore is there objection . Seeing none without objection. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from arkansas, is recognized for five minutes arkansas is recognized for five minutes in support of his motion. Craucrau thank you, madam speaker. This amendment will mr. Crawford thank you, madam speaker. This amendment will not kill the bill but makes sure the democrats partisan wish list doesnt result in a windfall for chinese Stateowned Enterprises. This will prevent companies owned or controlled by the chinese regime or communist party for participating in any project or receiving any funds authorized by this bill. This is particularly important given the hundreds of billions of dollars for programs like power grid, transmission and distribution project, and broadband infrastructure investment. We cant afford to allow the Chinese Government to take control of our power grid or broadband system and we all know that allowing Chinese Companies to compete for these projects often opens the door to Chinese Government control. Time and time again china has demonstrated its hostility to americas interests and International Standards of transparency and accountability while violating basic human morality. Chinas industrial plan makes their goal clear. Dominate Global Innovation and manufacturing by any means necessary. China is buying and stealing american technology, explicitly to overtake our semiconductor, robotic and electric vehicle industries. Already china owns a majority of the worlds lithium ion battery production, more than 60 . And the Chinese Government is continually investing to increase that capacity. Already china exports the most lithium ion batteries and components of any other country, more than six times what the United States exports. And Chinese Government subsidies are slated to expand their battery production more than 2 1 2 times by 2026. Weve seen what happens when Chinese Governmentsponsored Companies Like huawei gain a fool foot hold with telecomproducts. We leave ourselves vulnerable to National Security threats, espionage and i. P. Theft. With without ensuring that this bills 1. 5 trillion spending spree on electronic vehicles and technology are manufactured by american companies, we will be aiding china in achieving goals. The issue of protecting our Critical Infrastructure is a goal many of us share. In fact, the white house has already taken action to prevent foreign infiltration of our power grid through an executive order on bulk Power Systems earlier this year. Its working with industry to phase out the use of technology produced in china. However, i make this motion not just because of chinas economic policies. The Chinese Government is responsible for government censorship of publications, media and social media. The plaint theft of American Intellectual property, refusal to abide by World Trade Organization rules, choosing not to report the coronavirus outbreak for months. And frequent mistreatment of minority ethnic groups within its borders. Just this week, madam speaker, we learned that in addition to the many atrocities china has committed against the uighur people, its now committing genocide. Hundreds of thousands of women are being subjected to nonconsensual implantation of birth control, forced sterilization and even forced abortion of their unborn children. We have a moral obligation to ensure that no government that treats its citizens this with way and none of its statesponsored companies that help them do it benefit from the majoritys spending spree. But thats what were doing if we pass this massive spending bill that encourages purchasing products mined and manufactured in china. We invest in their companies and sponsor their tyranny rather than supporting American Workers and families. Madam speaker, a democrat amendment applying these restrictions to a portion of the bill already passed 621 during the transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup. In an otherwise hyperpartisan markup where democrats refused to accept many republicanled amendments, it was perhaps the supportedtisan moment by chairman defazio. We can do that again here, madam speaker. Adopting this amendment will not kill the bill and will not stop the majority from sending its wish list on to the senate with no plan to pay for it. But the bare minimum we can do is come together to say that we as we build american infrastructure, we build up america, not china. During the markup of h. R. 2, the chairman said he didnt care if china was listening in on our discussions. So lets send a clear message to china now. I urge adoption of the motion to recommit and i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. I would like to remind the house that we are in session for debate and i would like members to take their conversations outside, please. For what purpose does the gentleman from oregon seek recognition . Mr. Defazio madam speaker, i ave a motion sorry. I claim the time in opposition to the motion to recommit. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. Mr. Defazio well, if only we had a president who would take meaningful action against china. Its recently been revealed that the president was regular order, madam chair. I hear some kind of wedling on that side or something weedling on that side or something. Whining . Ok, whining. Yeah, we just recently found out ndiaye gged premier ping to buy more Farm Products to help his reelection. And by the way, he said he liked the prison camps. Thought they were a good idea. He actually said that. So, you know, if we had a president who would act against dictators, putin murdering u. S. Troops while hes still cozying up to putin. So, you know, this, you know, this anything with china is a result of the m. F. N. For china which granted came under president bill clinton. I voted against it. A large majority of republicans voted for it. Perhaps we have a Different Group of republicans here now who wouldnt have voted for m. F. N. For china or would support my resolution to withdraw from the w. T. O. Because of the w. T. O. s and the dominance of china and its lack of effectiveness. And i hope to have that vote later this year, though it was precluded during this time period by the rules committee. So, we have the most stringent buy america requirements of any part of the government in the transportation and infrastructure sections of this bill. Most stringent. We close the last loopholes for transit and rail being used by communist governmentowned or controlled corporations in china. Weve done that. And, you know, its time to bring things back to the United States of america. Bring back pharmaceutical production. Lets stop being driven by the pharmaceutical industry around here. I still remember the Medicare Part d vote, the republican bill. It prohibited the government from negotiating lower drug prices because big pharma runs this place on that side of the aisle. And now here we have oh, weve suddenly developed a concern about human rights and china. Well, youve been pretty absent for the last oh, lets see. When you were in the majority until very recently, 60 of my career has been in the minority. So the last time you held the majority for 10 years or so, you didnt do anything on any of these things. You had president bush, he didnt do anything on any of these things. You have President Trump who is cozying up to the dictator of china. And now you come here and say, oh, were going to fix all this with this vote. We have taken the strongest, strongest stand in the infrastructure sections of this bill and its fully within the rights of the president to take further action to punish china for these sorts of things. So with that, i recommend a no vote on this motion to recommit. Madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman has not been recognized. Madam speaker. Parliamentary inquiry. Is it appropriate for the gentleman to make comments about the president of the United States on the floor as did he . The speaker pro tempore the chair is not going to offer an advisory opinion. To direct reminded their remarks to the chair. Without objection, the previous question is ordered. Ordered on the motion to recommit. The question is on the motion. All in favor say aye. Those opposed the motion is not agreed to. The gentleman from arkansas is recognized. Mr. Crawford yeas and nays, please. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 3 of house rules resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. By members who will record their vote by electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by congresswoman barbara lee, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform he house, ms. Lee will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 26. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Ms. Wasserman schultz as the member designated by mr. Hastings of florida, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house mr. Hastings will vote nay on the motion to recommit. As the member designated by mr. Payne of new jersey, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house mr. Payne will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Larson of florida, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Larson will vote nay on motion to recommit. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Lowenthal, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house mr. Lowenthal will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. As the member designated by mr. Lieu pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house mr. Lieu will vote nay. As the member designated by ms. Moore, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house ms. Moore will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from missouri seek recognition . Mr. Clay as the member designated by mr. Cleaver of missouri, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house mr. Cleaver will vote nay on motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Jeffries as the member designated by chair woman johnson, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house chairwoman johnson will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. Chairman nadler will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. As the member designated by congressman serrano, i inform the house, congressman serrano will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Pursuant to h. Res. 965, mr. Vargas will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york recognition . Mr. Tonko as the member designated by representative low eye pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house representative lowey will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. As the member designated by representative meng pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform meng use representative will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore the proxy for mrs. Lowey . Mr. Tonko as the member designated by member lowey, i inform the house that representative lowey will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Mr. Kildee as the member designated by mr. Lewis of georgia, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Lewis will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Mcgovern as the member designated by mr. Welch of vermont, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house mr. Welch will vote no on the motion to ecommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from rhode island seek recognition . Mr. Cicilline as the member designated by ms. Pingree of maine, pursuant to House Resolution of 965, i inform the house many pingree will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what reason does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Desaulnier pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house of mr. Desaulnier california will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Butterfield madam speaker, as the member designated by mr. Price of North Carolina, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Price will vote no. He will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Wilson pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that ms. Wilson of florida will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker as the member designated by ms. Napolitano, punt to House Resolution 965, i inform the house ms. Napolitano will vote no on the motion to recommit h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by ms. Bonnie watson coleman, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mrs. Watson coleman will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from massachusetts seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by ms. Frankel, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Frankel will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . As the member designated by representative kirk patic, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that representative kirkpatrick will vote in a on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by ms. Lofgren, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Lofgren will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Sanchez, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Sanchez will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Cardenas, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Cardenas will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. As the member designated by mr. Khanna, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Khanna will vote no on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from illinois seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Rush pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Rush will vote nay on the motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Kuster from new hampshire, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Ster will vote nay on motion to recommit on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore on this vote, the yeas are 224 and the nays are 193. The motion is adopted. For what purpose does the gentleman from oregon seek recognition . Mr. Defazio pursuant to instructions of the house, the the motion to reconsider, i report back to the house h. R. 2 in its entirety with this amendment. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the amendment. The clerk amendment offered by mr. Defazio of oregon. At the end of the bill end the following. Ection 91001 Stateowned Enterprises buy america. None of the funds authorized or made available by this act may be used in awarding contract, subcontract grant or loan to an entity that is owned or controlled by or a subsidiary to a corporation based in a country that a that is identified as a nonmarket country as defined in 77118 as of the date of enactment of this act. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman will suspend. The gentleman from missouri is recognized. Mr. Graves i move to dispense with the reading. The speaker pro tempore is there objection. The question is on adoption of the amendment, those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The amendment is agreed to. Question is on engrossment and third reading. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. Third reading. The clerk a bill to authorize funds for Highway Safety programs and transit programs and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is on passage of the bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The gentleman is recognized. Mr. Graves i ask for a recorded vote. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, yeas and nays are recorded. Members will record their votes by electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by congressmen napolitano, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mrs. Napolitano will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by congresswoman barbara lee, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Lee will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Cardenas, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Cardenas will ote aye on h. R. 2. As the member designated by mr. Khanna, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Khanna will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by madam speaker as the member designated by by mr. Lewis of georgia, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Lewis will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from missouri seek recognition . Mr. Clay as the member designated by mr. Cleaver of missouri, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Cleaver will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Lofgren, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Lofgren will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Kuster of new hampshire, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Kuster will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom virginia seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Lieu, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Lieu will vote yea on h. R. 2. As the member designated by mr. Lowenthal, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Lowenthal will vote yea on h. R. 2. As the member designated by ms. Moore, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Moore will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from massachusetts seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Frankel, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Frankel will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Vargas, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Vargas will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose for what purpose the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . Mr. Jeff reese as the member designated by mr. Jeffries as the member designated by designated by chairwoman Eddie Bernice johnson, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that chairwoman johnson will vote yea on h. R. 2. As the member designated by chairman nadler, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that champlee nadler will vote yea on h. R. 2. S the member designated by mr. Serrano, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Serrano will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Mr. Mcgovern as the member designated by mr. Welch of vermont, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Welch will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Desaulnier, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Desaulnier will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek recognition . As the member designated by representative meng, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that representative meng will vote aye on h. R. 2. And madam speaker, as the member signated by representative lowey, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that representative lowey will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from illinois seek recognition . As the member designated by mr. Rush, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Rush will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from North Carolina seek recognition . Mr. Butterfield as the member designated by mr. Price of North Carolina, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Price will vote yea on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition . As the member designated by ms. Sanchez, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that ms. Sanchez will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from arizona seek recognition . R. Gallego as a member designated by representative kirkpatrick, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the ouse that representative kirkpatrick will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for reason does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition . . Mr. Pallone madam speaker, as a by ms. Bonnie ed watson coleman, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that, i inform the ouse that mrs. Watson coleman will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom rhode island seek recognition . Mr. Cicilline madam speaker, as by ms. Er designated Chellie Pingree of maine, the congressional chair of the congressional arts caucus, and resolution house 965, i inform the house that ms. Pingree will vote aye on h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Madam speaker, as the member designated by by mr. Lawson of florida, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the that mr. Lawson will vote yea on final passage. On h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition . As the member designated by mrs. Wilson, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mrs. Wilson of florida votes yes on final passage of h. R. 2. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition . Ms. Wasserman schultz as the member designated by mr. Payne of new jersey, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Payne will vote yea on h. R. 2. As the member designated by mr. Hastings of florida, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Hastings will vote yea on h. R. 2 as well. The speaker pro tempore on this vote network yeas are 233, the nays are 188. The bill is passed. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. For what purpose does the gentleman from oregon seek recognition . Mr. Defazio i ask unanimous consent that the in h. R. 2 the clerk be able to make conforming changes to reflect the activity of the house and im done. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The chair lay tpwheffs house a communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam. Id like to tender my resignation as a member of the science, space and technology committee. Its been an honor to serve in this capacity. Signed very respectfully pete wilson, member of congress. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the resignation is accepted. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from wyoming seek reck recognition . By direction of the House Republican conference i ask send to the desk a privilegedres. Louis and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the resolution. The clerk House Resolution 1037, resolved that the following named members madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Is there objection to consideration . Without objection, the resolution is agreed to and the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The chair lays before the house a communication. The clerk the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2h of rule 2 of the rules of the u. S. House of representatives, the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate on july 1, 2020, at 1 25 p. M. , that the Senate Passed senate 132, that the Senate Passed senate 2864, that the Senate Passed senate 3758, that the Senate Passed senate 4104. That the Senate Passed senate 4116. Appointments, joint Congressional Committee on inaugural ceremonies. With best wishes, i am, signed sincerely, sheryl l. Johnson. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that the committees on foreign affair, financial service, judiciary, ways and means and rules be discharged from further consideration of h. R. 7440 and i ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 7440, a bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons involved in the erosion of certain obligations of china with respect to hong kong and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore is there objection to the consideration of the bill . For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i have an amendment at the deffing. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the amendment. The clerk amendment offered by mr. Sherman of california. On page 35, line 16, strike calendar and insert legislative. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the amendment is agreed to. The bill is engrossed, read a third time, passed and the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from minnesota seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to take if the speakers table the bill s. 4116 and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the tite of the bill. The clerk senate 4116, an act to extend authority for the Paycheck Protection Program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7a of the Small Business act and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore is there objection to the consideration of the bill . Without objection, the bill is read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The speaker pro tempore the chair announces the speakers appointment pursuant to section 703c of the classification act of 2000, and the order of the house of january ed orer of the house of january 3, 2019 of the following member on the part of the house to the Public Interest declassification board for a term of three years. The clerk mr. John tierney of alem, massachusetts. The speaker pro tempore the chair will now entertain requests for oneminute peeches. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Jackson lee i want to wish the American People in this most challenging time a happy birthday. I want to be reminded of those whose status in this country is not a status of equality but i do want to acknowledge the importance of the birthday and the freedom and democracy in this nation. I want to thank the men and women of the United States military and i want to acknowledge that any threat against those in the United States military is a serious threat. Any command for the chief that initially assesses a threat as a hoax should not be in that position. The russian threat of bounty on our soldiers in afghanistan must be fully investigated by every Jurisdictional Committee in the United States congress, but there must be a response to russia. Because those soldiers are precious and they are precious in the fight for freedom and to their families and to this nation. Again, as we wish a happy birthday, let us be reminded that those who have fallen in battle have fall ton continue to build on the democracy and the justice that we fought for and to make those who were yet equal, equal in the eyes of the law. We continue to fight, we must continue to defend our soldiers as they defend us. I yield back. Happy birthday, america. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from mississippi seek recognition . Thank you, madam speaker. I request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Murder of enseless sheriff mckeith. Despite the dangers from riminals and lawlessness in america, some call for defunding and dismantling Police Departments across the country. We watch stores looted and cities burned by street thugs men and women of Law Enforcement were labeled as the enemy. Mr. Palazzo ladies and gentlemen, Police Officers the enemy. They are the thin blue line tanding between good and evil, civilization and chaos. I stand here today and 100 support of defending our police and not defunding them. I ask all the good citizens of merica to stand up and do the same. Defunding Law Enforcement is not the answer to the problems of this country. From our riminals streets is. May god bless the men and women in blue and their families. Yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from new york seek recognition . Ms. Clarke madam speaker, i ask to address thent house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. Ms. Clarke madam speaker, i rise today to reemphasize the urgent need for the u. S. Senate heros act. Heroes act. Communities across the country and have been ravaged y the health and Economic Impact of the pandemic. One check is not enough to cover three months expenses for those out of work. Many are behind on rent and unable to pay their bills, worried they may be evicted from homes. Frontline workers are risking their lives and the lives of ensure our ones to communities and our people can continue to thrive. Coronavirus is resurging across the country, and this administration is shutting down testing sites and impacted communities. Create a act will National Moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, provide hazard pay to frontline workers and provide billions for testing and contact tracing. While americans suffer from this crisis, the leadership on the sits behind his desk, refusing to hold votes on a bill that will provide support relief for millions of americans in need. Senator mcconnell, its time for empathy and ith pass this legislation. S representative of one of the hardest hit communities by the coronavirus, i know that now thisthan ever we must pass landmark bill into law and do it now. Ith that, madam speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman recognition . Seek madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to remarks. D extend my the speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today of one of e life arkansass great coaching legends, mr. Charles ripley, who ageed away this week at the of 74. N his 27year tenure at the Little Rock School district, he to the parkview patriots five Boys Basketball state titl titles. 1995, coach ripley thehead basketball coach at Community College in fort smith and then returned to little rock as Athletic Director at the college. Hes in the arkansass sports fame. F the Arkansas Baptist College Foundation has established a and honor to fund his longtime efforts to fund and athletes at t Arkansas Baptist college. Speaker, i also want to say i congratulate the house on oncurring with the senate on extending the p. P. P. Program date until august 8. Small businesses all over our country. Thank you, madam speaker. And i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for the purpose does gentlewoman from texas seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentlewoman is minute. Ed for one ms. Escobar thank you, madam speaker. I rise today in support of the and nt protection Affordable Care enhancement act. At this unprecedented moment in history, when the Novel Coronavirus has made plain need for affordable and Accessible Health care for those acro our country, i voted in avor that built on the Affordable Care act. Mrs. Fletcher the Affordable Care act expanded health care for millions across texas and country. E since that time, weve also learned of critical improvements ensure o the a. C. A. To that care is both affordable and accessible. The cost of ers prescription drugs, caps people , and protects with preexisting conditions. Important for texas, with the highest rate of uninsured people in the country, encourages states that havent expanded medicaid to do so. And i will work with leaders in make sure that we do. These are priorities for people my ss my district, across state, and across our country. As we battle this Public Health im glad the legislation thats necessary and timely has theed the house, and i urge senate to do the same. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman rom california seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the and to r one minute revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Today, the house of representatives took a significant step forward for the the can people by passing moving forward act, a 1. 5 rillion legislative package to invest in americas infrastructure and create jobs. m proud to support this legislation. Among other things, this package will help combat the climate risis and grow clean energy jobs. It includes my public land act which evelopment helps energy on public lands and develop 25 giga watts on our public lands by 2025. Mr. Levin i worked to ensure the package includes local desalination e my act, which will Fund Projects like those in my district. My amendment to uthorize to maintain, construct, renovate of department of Veterans Affairs capital infrastructure. Prioritizes service disabled, veteranowned many of s to complete these projects. Ultimately, the moving forward a path our country on to a more sustainable future, and i urge the senate to take it up immediately. Back. You and i yield the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition . I request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks as necessary. The speaker pro tempore without the gentleman is recognized for one minute. I thank the gentlewoman. Rise today to remember an outstanding member of the panama courtan. Munity, chris chris passed away last week. He was a devoted husband, to me as d a friend well as many others. He earned a Small Business and organizations, individuals, and causes he believed in. Mr. Duncan he r. Dunn he checked and supported those after hurricane michael. The fact that chris gave so much seeking any recognition speaks volumes about his character. Truly huge loss for our community. He was exceptional. A loving wife d and a young son. I am grateful for the time that courtan and fors the privilege of calling him my friend. I encourage all of us to think impact we made on our communities and how we can ontinue to serve our communities in the future just as chris did. And with that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . I ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks, as necessary. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is minute. Ed for one thank you, madam speaker. Im proud to have supported h. R. 2, the moving forward act. Comprehensive infrastructure package will make clean energy investments, create ore affordable housing, and improve broadband across the United States. Im proud that h. R. 2 included bills, including the that bus tax credit so montereysalinas transit can get the fleet of zero emission buses on the road. Mr. Panetta and also to support linear generators manufactured california. H. R. 2 also includes my amendments to increased fund for ion trust more jobcreating, environmental infrastructure, and to give flexibility to communities using eda e. D. A. Fundi funding. It is past time to address the infrastructure needs of our country. That is why i urge my colleagues in the senate to hopefully take up and pass h. R. 2 so that we to move forward move our country forward to meet the challenges for tomorrow. You, madam speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for the gentleman es from massachusetts seek recognition . Madam speaker, i rise to one minute house for and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Honor se today to brandon. Brandon was a 21yearold united navy petty officer. He couldnt get Mental Health needed and as a result he died from suicide on his squadron e of in norfolk, virginia. Ast week on the second anniversary of the day that brandons parents, patrick and son, i was their proud to introduce the brandon act. m also proud to have successfully added this bill to the ndaa today in the House Services committee today in honor of brandon. With the brandon act, service Mental Health k help whenever they need it. Ven outside the chain of command, which is important in cases of hazing, bullying or tothing else our heroes want handle privately by selfreferral. Get brandon back, but his legacy will be the Service Members lives he saves when law. Bill becomes mr. Moulton lets pass the terri, act for brandon, and for ievery Service Member who wants Mental Health help but cant get it. We owe it to them. The speaker pro tempore for the purpose does gentlewoman from pennsylvania seek recognition . Madam speaker, i ask for unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. To recognize bud cook, the northeast pennsylvania nature director for the conservancy. For more than 30 years, bud has foremost f the advocates for conservation and Environmental Protection in my and in pennsylvania. For decades, bud has led efforts o conserve and protect nature in the greaterly high valley and valley and high beyond. Ms. Wild he let a pie nearing undraising campaign in pioneering fundraising campaign. And hes mentored generations of has rvation advocates who gone on to spear head successful campaigns of their own. For quick wit and passion his work have endeared him to many and helped create for collaboration in communities that might otherwise be divided. Citizens ogether united by their mutual desire to rotect their beloved natural environment. Buds legacy can be experienced in he howser Nature Center long pond, in the cherry refuge and enumerable across our area. As bud prepares to retire and want to ew chapter, i recognize his exceptional contributions. Of a grateful community, thank you for all you congratulations. Thank you, madam speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore under speakers announced policy 2019, the 3, entlewoman from michigan, ms. Stevens, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader. Ms. Stevens thank you, madam speaker. Its an honor to join you in the chamber this evening and i think all i thank all our professional staff as well, our parliamentarian, our readers, our clerks, our typists for their continued commitment to this institution in this climate. It certainly feels different. We recognize that the well is no longer open for this time period, that we speak from the desk and from the chairs and yet we still speak. We still deliberate. We still conduct the dialogue d the discourse of democracy for thats what we do in this institution, we pass the nations laws. Often times we hear from the public that it feels so polarized. That it feels too heated. That it feels stagnant because of the polarization. Why cant you just Work Together . We hear that all the time. I hear that from my district. That is comprised of so many independent people who are not registered as democrat or republican. Theyre registered to vote and theyre good americans in michigans 11th district. But theyre looking for us to Work Together, in part, madam speaker, its because i represent so many manufacturers. So many individuals who are engineers, who are dedicated makers and creators, so many educator, people passing those Technical Skills down to the next generation, madam speaker, i know you have many of those in your district in eastern iowa. That is something our that is something us mid western ladies have in common in the districts we represent, the people who make things. They go to work every day not under a partisan circumstance. They go to work to produce. To give a good days effort. For that on time delivery. Thats the privilege i have representing the largest concentration of suppliers in america. And the world changed very quickly in this 2020. This new decade. This still fledgling century. It change sod quickly with the coronavirus pandemic, almost overnight. Work stopped. Health and safety paramount. The listening and the engagement with the science, the patience that we had to provide for the science. With a new virus that swept this globe in a fiscal quarter, less than a fiscal quarter. Many infected, many perish, tragically and unfortunately, and yet our economy changed as a result. And i think its worth noting where our economy is today. And what im seeing out of my incredible district. A manufacturing district. We have some sayings in michigan, in the Metro Detroit area, the suburbs of detroit, we call ourselves Metro Detroit. Southeastern michigan. Absolutely remarkable place. And we say detroit hustles harder. That detroit hustles harder. I like to say that detroit always rises. We rise when times are steady and we certainly rise when times are tough. Weve done it before, madam speaker. Theres a fly in here. I dont mind, a little fly uzzing around the floor. Detroit always rises. And we say that because 10 years ago, we were staring at the edge of another cliff. Our Auto Industry was looking bankruptcy, true liquidation, in the face. Yen motors and chrysler and ford but it was the thousands of suppliers. The hundreds of thousands of jobs. 900,000 jobs on the line. And democrats and republicans together, together, said were not going to let main street fail. A re going to continue to be first world nation with industrial assets. And thats what we did with the cares act. Overwhelming support. Passed by a republican senate, democratic house, signed by a republican president. Standing up for the hardworking americans and for our industrial assets. We will continue to make cars in america. Little known fact about southeastern michigan. We have an incredible aerospace sector. A diversified supply chain. We Just Launched a rocket, spacex, into outer space. So many of the suppliers in my region, so many of the incredible workers who helped produce the parts components that go in those rockets. Its absolutely remarkable what we continue to do. And the work force that bests all the expectations. So what did we do when this pandemic hit and we had to say guess what, for the health and safety of everyone, auto manufacturing is ceased for the time being. It had to shelter, had to hibernate. Then they stood up and said were going to make protective personal equipment. Ford with their respirator, General Motors with the ventilators. Chrysler with a million masks. On and on and on down the supply chain. The hand sanitizer. Coming from michigan enterprises. Its been unbelievable having those conversations, located right in livonia, michigan, right where our district offices are located. I saw them shortly before we went into the shutdown. A u. A. W. Run supplier company. They were making the p. P. E. s. Now we keep our fingers on the pulse of this Manufacturing Sector and we find a way, recognize that today is an incredibly stressful day not only because its americas birthday coming up and we salute all our good men and women, our veterans, our current members of our armed forces, those who throughout our communities are going to safely engage in recognizing americas birthday. Were also going to recognize what july 1 is. Which is, its the new diof our competitive framework. Usmca. The freshman class with so many of us came here to see done right. Not for some, you know, bad action for the prescription drugs or anything along those lines but to say were going to make things in america. Were going to increase buy american continent. Were going to make and produce and sell to the world and by goly we got this trade deal done. And so now we can go and win. And we can compete more effectively against china. We know theyre a problem. We know theyre not good actors. We know they manipulate their currency. We know that they dump. Its a new dynamic here with this trade deal. It begins today. And im on the phone with the trade ambassador and the deputy trade ambassador and all our manufacturers working on an effective and fair implementation, recognizing that given this pandemic, given the low demand, that sales are down, its on the front page of our detroit newspaper today, the free press and the news, protected almost projected almost 40 decline in auto sales. Remember, my friends, detroit hustles harder. Detroit always rises. We rise to the industrial call in this nation. That is what we did in world war ii. We dont say those things because theyre cliches. We dont, hen to the great generation because its trite, its because we can do big things in this nation collectively and together. We can fight common enemies. We can protect the health and safety of everyone together. Look at what is manifesting in the neighborhoods around this country. Certainly in the neighborhoods i represent. Right across the street from me is an industrial park. Right off of auburn road. And then you go on down and theres a nursing home. Heroes work here. We value the work in america. And no better time than this era that we have found ourselves in than with the respect and degreenyity for the value of work and organized labor and the 21st Century Labor Movement thats going to protect standards, enforceable standards and make sure that no one has to go to work afraid, but that they can successfully go to work and produce that outcome. Every one matters. O one should be left behind. Our schools, the envy, frankly, in my opinion, in my district, the envy of the world. Because of our training program. Because we have more first robotics teams in michigan than in any other state in the country. Now, i was looking forward to going to world. Teams located from all over the worldcom peting. Not just because theyre making amazing robotic machines and pieces of equipment but theyre doing strategy, theyre doing communication, theyre doing sales, theyre doing diplomacy. These students give me home and we owe the them we owe them all a debt, not just of gratitude, but of responsibility. We talked a lot about the class of 2020. We talked a lot about the class that didnt get to go through the traditional sayonaras, the traditional graduation. The prom. The engagement. Some of them have seniorites to begin with. Theyre ready for that next step. That engineering degree. Oakland university located in my district, an amazing engineering school, leading on Cyber Security. Were a hub for Cyber Security in michigans 11th district. In partnership with automation alley. Yet we think about our students who are still coming through the ipeline. Who missed out on a sports season, missed out on a Computer Science class. And yet theyre not even seniors. Weve got to think very carefully and effectively and collectively as a government not just exclusively as a house of representatives, as one chamber, but in partnership with our government actors. This is why i talk with dozens of mayors from michigans 11th district every week. Y friends from commerce, canton, plymouth, troy, were on the phone with one another, working and deliberating, identifying and engaging. How do we get the best results and the most amount of people who we represent and work for possible in the given time . Thats what were doing for our students. I want to remind every student from the chamber of which i am delivering this address, the house of representatives, that we work for you. We will continue to be accountable to you. And for you. We will listen to you. We are so proud of you. For the recently graduated seniors who will go off to that freshman year, that new job, or to join our military, we salute you. We are grateful for you. For those of you still making your way through, were not going to leave you behind and were going to continue to listen to you. And see all the ways in which you use the tools before you to succeed. Absolutely remarkable. Were going to continue with your intellect, your talent, your brilliance, to be the leaders in michigan of the manufacturing economy where the world looks to us, leading on electric vehicle technology. Companies like sobrain that make the chemicals that go in the lithium ion battery, one of two in the United States. We talk a lot about buy american. Buy american. American jobs. Of course we do. Right . We are a couldnt think ry that makes things, that the entire world wants to buy. When we look at the complexity of supply chains and sourcing buy american and who chooses to expand their business, we love when they come to michigan. We do that because we have the right policies in place. We have the right tapestry here. Were looking at our countless downtown small communities. I represent the suburbs. The downtown areas. The sole proprietors. He individual companies. Theyre not reliant on a brand name, but reliant on themselves, they are entrepreneurs. And it is quite remarkable, the leadership they have shown and we are going to continue to isten to them and compete at a fair and level Playing Field that is a big part of it. We are going to recognize what a diverse work force and the competition for talent gives us and we are certainly going to alk with our community stakeholders. You know, we did so much in the cares act, madam speaker, to make sure we stood up for the Small Businesses of america, the Small Businesses in our district. Absolutely imperative. Make sure that our Small Businesses can compete. And now that some of our companies are back online and seeing our auto manufacturing go back i was just at a great company, tool and die company, just gleaming and absolutely beautifully. And i cheered. Just amazing, the humming of making things in this country. You got to understand the supply chain and understand the complexity that goes into the payment cycles and receivables and the need for proper assurance. Only have to bat our eyes a couple of times and what we were ooking at auto sales in 2008 and credit dried up and our suppliers were left wondering, if am going to be paid. And we got to do that today. Liquidity is it in the supply chain. Wrote the we secretary of the treasury about this, gary peters and i along with the michigan delegation. This is a great coming together if we can get this done, make sure that our suppliers can continue to supply the original equipment manufacturers. Thats all we are looking for in that. And i believe with the wherewithal in the treasury, you can bring the banks together and listen to the work force and make sure people still have jobs and we continue to make things and compete as effectively as possible. I invite to come over toll home the shuttered ford plant, a rebuilt area, right . There were people who were singing the swan song of my region not too long ago. We know what they were saying. We stood up and said something different. Paul and his Incredible Team of people, you can do it from home, you can do it with a disability. Something for all workers. We talk about education and the need for equal funding until education. We talk about educating students of all abilities and jobs for people with all abilities and and sole use was formed in the downturn. In riseners basement. An auto engineer creating this new enter prize. He just today joined the World Economic forum, one of 50 companies in the advanced manufacturing and technology space. The quiet humming that comes out of michigans 11th district, the determination of where the world is going to grow with how we make things. How we sell things and how we operate in a digital economy. When we think about the plight of these last 20 years, i was talking to a Small Business owner in the retail sector, oh, boy, the last 20 years have really been a whopper. And how we had 9 11, recession and Global Pandemic and every day im going into work and im working to connect with customers and its really difficult connecting with customers and look at us with so many of us, these young adults were just being born, twin towers fell down and our pentagon was attacked, i was a young freshman myself at american university, dropped off for school, a kid from the midwest who has a chance to study Political Science at an Incredible School a few miles from the pentagon and my mom and brother dropped me off and i was talking about my government number 101 Political Science course and i said this is amazing class and that extra credit is learning and we get to go to the pentagon. That was the last conversation i envelope. Y mom before she was calling my dorm room and she was trying to get in touch with their loved ones. She couldnt get one. Aol messen engineer. What happened next as a nation. Its a long story. But economically, we were the ones who pro liver rated and industry 4. 0, the industrial internet of things, making faster, better, closer together, localizing manufacturing, reshoring the production of things. I believe that device that would flatscreen devices came from the innovation of america. Thats what we work towards. Thats the tapes try that we are working to put together. Come visit us on the House Science Committee under chairwoman johnsons leadership. Incredible leader. Shortly before this pap was declared, we passed an energy and r d package through the committee. And my Ranking Member as i have the privilege as serving as chair of research and technology passing the stem act and inspiring our next generation through the National Science foundation. We can do these things. We can have the conversation about efficient and just as this institution made money from the auto rescue, the taxpayer made money. Im optimistic about whats ahead. Im committed to whats ahead because of the stories and the people of the people i have the privilege of working along side of michigans 11th district. And i thank you, madam speaker for your time and diligence and all the people who continue to make our house of representatives and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady yields back. Under the speakers announced policy of january 3, 2019, the gentleman from texas, mr. Flores, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. Mr. Flores request unanimous consent to extend and revise my remarks as necessary. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Flores i rise today to recognize the 100 Year Anniversary of American Legion earl grant post 159. American legion 159 was chartered 13th february 1920 and named after lieutenant graham. He was a member of the United States air corps and killed in france. From the beginning from the American Legion cre indicated the organization and opened the organization. Post 159 has embodied these goals and communityminded rgs since its inception. During this period post 159 has been dedicated to serving the community and the fair and the Juneteenth Celebration both of which were hosted on the American Legion grounds. They come together to embrace our community. Post 159 of the American Legion continues its commitment to the community with programs that communities. And the Assistance Program provides over 20,000 in Financial Assistance to veterans in need. It is clear that the American Legion earl grant post has had a year. Mpact during the 100 i requested that the United States flag be flown over our United States capitol to recognize our significant milestone. As i close today, i urge americans to pray for our veterans and military men and women who protect us and First Responders who keep us safe at ome. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor the life and legacy of dr. Clifford speaking willman who passed on 14 may 2020. He known as cliff was born on 15 may, 1948 in long island, new york to charlie and doris speaking willman. He was an accomplished athlete and won awards for track and other sports and excelled in the classroom receiving his bachelor of science from the state of new york. P hd s agree in 1973 and in statistics from Northwestern University in 1976. He started his career with the agency known as the National Institute of standards and technology. He became a tenured professor at texas a m university. Serving on the fack you will ti, he became renowned in his field and expert in application of statistical expertise to forensic science, chemistry and medicine. He was a distinguished professor of statistics at the universitys highest rank. His contributions to the field of statistics were further recognized in his appointment as a regular events professor. He was known for justice and fairness in the criminal Justice System and nationally recognized for research on statistical interpretation of criminal evidence such as bullet fragment analysis. Was a fierce advocate and investigators to prevent false convictions and expanded his advocacy testifying pro bono in hearings and providing research that played critical roles in preventing false convictions. His commitment to justice extended outside of the courtroom as well. He served on the Science Commission and texas holocaust and Genocide Commission and that statistics are reliably reported. He leaves a professional legacy that is unmatched. His proudest accomplishments were outside. Met a fellow professor at texas a m and raised two daughters who each carry their parents strong work ethic and kindness to those around them. In the tributes written by the Many Organizations positively impacted by cliffs work, they all spoke of cliffs pride and his family and excitement to share the achievements of his daughters. A cliffs life was as professor and his commitment to his family and friends. Will be forever remembered or his strong principles and commitment to principles and husband, father and friend. I offer our condolences to the family and i requested that the United States flag to honor the life, legacy and service of dr. Clifford speaking ellman. Spegelman. Madam speaker, i rise to honor the life legacy of lieu is buttery who passed away. He was born on 20 march, 1924 to on his 18 birthday three months after the attack on pearl harbor he attempted to enlist. He hoped to join his older brothers service. Unform he was denied enlistment. This denial strengthened his resolve to serve his country. Each month he attempted to list when he was sworn in on 20 october, 1942. He was sent to midshipman school. In march, 1944, he was commissioned as and ordered to San Francisco to complete gunnery school. He was ultimately assigned to u. S. S. Patrol craft escort 880 and went to alaska as a gunnery officer. In preparation for the invation of the japan, his ship was converted into a weather ship and he became the airlogical or weather officer. The ship was transferred to the Marshall Gilbert islands area to transmit weather observations and to guide Army Air Corps bombers which were preparing the way for the invasion of japan. The invasion did not occur due to the atomic bombing, after which japan quickly surrendered. Prior to being released to inactive duty in the Ready Reserve in july, 1946, he became the executive officer of the ship and was promoted to lieutenant junior grade. Lewis was called back to active duty iny in june, 1950, at the start of the korean war, but his orders were canceled before he could reach a ship in san diego. Ultimately, lieutenant but thery received an Honorable Discharge in 1954. Following world war ii, mr. Butterfieldery came home and finished his degree in Chemical Engineering at the university of texas at austin. He also married virginia in limestone county, texas, raised a family and had a successful career. Lewis was also a student of maps. Prior to the war in 1941, he completed courses in surveying and mapping at texas a m university and continued that through the rest of his life. During his extensive workrelated travels, mr. Burty collected numerous at lesses and maps which he and his wife later donated to the university of texas at arlingtons cart graphic history library. He was a Founding Member of the Texas Map Society and author of numerous monograph and fax imly portfolios. One of his workses entitled regional maps of texas, 1720 to 2001, region one, north texas, contains many valuable insights about the mapping history of large portions of texas. The maps that he and virginia had donated and the works that he published it continue toad kate future generations interested to educate future generations interested. He was very proud of his time in the navy and believed that it molded and shaped him throughout the remainder of his life. In recognition of this, the navy hymn was solemnly played at his funeral. Ive requested the United States flag be flown over our nations capitol to honor the life, legacy and service of lewis aryman burty buttery. I urge all americans to pray for our country, for our military men and women who protect us and the First Responders who protect s at home. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor Senior Airman michael bradland who passed away on 5 february, 2020. Known as ty to his family and friends, he was killed in a motorcycle accident at the air force base in japan. Ty was born 5 march, 1991, in texas, to teresa and michael. He graduated from Brian High School in Bryan High School in 2009, enlisted in the United States air force in 2012. Over his eight years of service in the United States air force, ty worked as a crew chief on a variety of c130 planes. He traveled to many countries and enjoyed the opportunity to see the world. During his service, thai traveled to the philippines ty traveled to the philippines, and korea. He served at three different squadrons over those eight years, including the 5 353rd Operations Group in japan, the 755th Aircraft Maintenance squadron at Davis Air Force base n arizona, and the 374th Maintenance Squadron in japan. Senior airman bradland bravely served his country and his legacy will be forever wove noon our American Military history. Ty was not only a proud public servant, he was a friend to all, a loving son, a brother and an uncle. My wife, gene, and i offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family. I request that the United States flag be flown over our capitol to honor the life, legacy and service of ty bradland. I urge all americans to continue to pray for our country, our veterans, our military men and women and our First Responders ho protect us at home. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor the life and legacy of wayne per celly of waco, texas, who passed away on 29 february, 2020. Wayne was born in 27 june, 1932, in loving, texas, to herman and ida. He attended texas a m university and upon graduation was commissioned as the Second Lieutenant in the United States air force. Ultimately serving for 22 years. He flew 6,000 hours as a navigator and served as a Missile Launch officer before retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Following his retirement from the air force, wayne became a teacher and planetarium director in waco, where he wrote and taught the christ revealed in the stars lecture series for many years. Wayne was a dedicated member of Highland Baptist Church for 45 years, where he served in both leadership and teaching roles. In addition to his many roles within the church community, wayne served as the president of the local military Officers Association of america chapter, as well as chairman of the republican club. Wayne served our community in and our country for many years and his legacy will be forever woven into our american history. Wayne was a committed and faithful husband to his wife, barbara, a loving father, a committed teacher, a mentor, a community servant, and a friend to many. My wife, gene and i offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the percelly family. Ive requested the United States flag be flown over our capitol to honor life, legacy and service of wayne. I urge all americans to continue praying for our country, for our veterans, for our military men and women who protect us and for our First Responders who keep us afe at home. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor the life and legacy of colonel glen stearns who passed away on 30 march, 2020. Glen was born 27 january, 1959, as the second son of charles and lavergne starns. He graduated from texas a m university in 1981 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States marine corps. Colonel starns led a life of service to both his country as a dedicated marine and to the texas a m community as a member of the office of the commandant staff. Glen served in the marines for 30 years and commanded at every level from Field Artillery battery to Field Artillery regiment. While serving his country, he was stationed in seven states and two countries. He fought in Operation Iraqi freedom and Operation Enduring freedom through two tours of duty in iraq in 2003, and 2005. Glen also served on joint duty with u. S. Central command and later served as an Exchange Officer with the united kingdoms joint headquarters. Colonel starns was awarded the legion of merit with two gold stars, the bronze star with combat fee device, the Defense Meritorious Service medal, the Meritorious Service medal with gold star, and the title of officer of the order of the British Empire from the queen of england. After 30 years of service, glen retired from the marine corps in 2011. In 2012, colonel starns joined the texas a m University Community as assistant commandant for operations and training for a ms internationally recognized corps of cadets. In his eight years on this job, glen was a tireless worker who loved the corps and the opportunity to serve as mentor for many of its members. He was highly respected by his colleagues and many aggies feel fortunate enough to call him friend. Colonel starns 30 years of dedicated service and body embodies the core value of texas al aggies. His loss will be deeply felt by the texas a m community and the corps of cadets. Madam speaker, colonel starns served this country proudly for many years and his legacy will be forever woven into our american history. He was not only a dedicated public servant, he was a loving son, a husband, a father, an effective mentor and a loyal friend to hundreds. My wife and i offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the starns family. I have requested the United States flag be flown over our nations capitol to honor the life, legacy and service of colonel glen starns. As i close today, i urge all americans to continue praying for our country, for our veterans, for our military men and women who keep us safe and for our First Responders who eep us safe at home. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor Lieutenant Commander dennis lee has pen of College Station who passed away on 12 april 2020. Lieutenant commander haspen graduated from texas a m university in 1988 and subsequently enlisted in the United States navy. During his 20 years in the navy, he served as Remote Control Mission Commander and e2c airborne comMission Commander. He also served as a naval flight answer and Antiterrorism Force Protection officer. In 2005 Lieutenant Commander rereceived haspen received an n. B. A. From the naval postgraduate school. He retired from the navy in 2018 and returned to texas a m university to service as the commandant staff and a Training Officer for a ms internationally recognized core of cadets. During this time, he worked closely with cadets, providing guidance and direction to cadets at the unit, major unit and core levels. Madam speaker, dennis served his country proudly for many years and his legacy will be forever wove noon our american history. The passing of Lieutenant Commander haspen will be deeply felt by all those in the texas a m community and by his family and friends. My wife and i offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the haspen family. I have requested the United States flag be flown over our nations capitol to honor the life, legacy and service of Lieutenant Commander dennis haspen. As i close today, i ask all americans to continue praying for our country during these difficult times, for our veterans, for our military men and women who protect us, and for our First Responders who eep us safe at home. Madam speaker, i rise today to honor edwin h. Cooper of san marcos, texas. He passed away on 29 march 2020. Ed was born 3 september 1930 in san marcus,texas. He graduated from San Marcus High School in 1949 and enrolled in texas a m university. Where he was a proud member of the fighting texas aggie band. While at a m, cooper was also a member of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity and distinguished student. During the summer of 1951, edwin married his high school sweetheart, peggy gene martin. In 1953, edwin received a bachelor of science in Wildlife Management degree and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States army. He attended armor basic camp in kentucky before being assigned to the Second Armored Division in germany. After his Honorable Discharge, edwin returned to texas and his family to work as an assistant agriculture county agent in travis county. Edwins professional career combined his two loves. Wildlife and texas a m university. Beginning as a specialist in Wildlife Conservation, he worked his way up to director of Office School relations and coordinator of special projects, educational information services. All at texas a m university. Edwins professional experience also included specialist in Wildlife Conservation at the texas Agricultural Extension service, assistant to president earl rutter, director of civilian student activities, assistant to president jack k. Williams, director of admissions, dean of admissions and records, Director Office of School Relations and coordinator of special projects educational information services, all at texas a m university. Hes the author of four books, including one entitled 40 years at aggieland published in 2013, which detailed his career at texas a m. Upon his retirement, edwin and his wife moved to Camp Creek Lake in robertson county, where he continued to enjoy fishing, hunting and spending Time Outdoors with his family and friends. Edwins civic involvement including Vice President of the bryan College Station j. C. s, president of the a m club, councilman of the texas a m former students, and board of directors of the aggie band association. Mr. Cooper has served as a member of the board of trustees of a m consolidated Independent School district, chairman of the board of st. Joseph hospital, class agent of texas a m class of 53, president of the executive comme are committee of the College Board southwest region, and trustee to the College Board. He served two years as chairman of the National Membership committee of the College Board. Edwin was enthusiastically involved with the Methodist Church activities in bryan, College Station and in franklin, texas. Madam speaker, edwin served his country proudly for many years and his legacy will be forever woven into our american history. Edwin was not only a public servant, he was a proud texas aggie, a devout methodist and a committed family man. I will always remember mr. Cooper because his signature is affixed to my texas a m diploma. My wife and i offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the cooper family. Ive requested the United States flag be flown over our nations capitol to honor the life, legacy and service of edwin h. Cooper. As i close today i urge all americans to continue to pray for our country during these difficult times, for our veterans, for our military men and women who protect us and for our First Responders who keep us safe at home. I rise today to honor the life and legacy of dr. David mcintyre who passed away on 8 june 2020. He was born on 13 may. From a young age dave felt a sense of duty and called to selfless service. He followed this call to the United States military academy at west point where he was commissioned as an officer in 1971. Following graduation from Airborne School and u. S. Army rangers school, he was a scrump master in the 82nd airborne division. Over his 30 years of dedicated service, he traveled all over the United States and 45 foreign untries and served as a unit and flew to the base of Mount Everest and participated in the changing of the guard and led a delegation. And in addition to his many years of service in the field, dave placed a great focus on academics. He graduated with honors from the command of general Staff College and earned his first masters degree from Auburn University and served as a professor at west point. After 30 years of service, dave retired as a colonel as dean of faculty at the National War College in washington d. C. In june, twg 2008, dave was appointed to the National Security Education Board by president bush and confirmed by the senate and served on this board for four years until 2012. He was a distinguished visiting fellow at the Homeland Security institute in washington d. C. His time included providing testimony for the army chief of staff and serving on the National Board of directors of the Guard National members alliance. In addition to serving on many other boards and committees, was a board member of the Homeland Security education. Texasepted a professor at and a m. Legacy of his expertise in Homeland Security will live long through the knowledge and expertise in Homeland Security that he shared with his students. Also while serving as professor, dave continued to advise the u. S. Government on many projects and published a series of textbooks and spoke at conferences and events as an expert on Homeland Security. His life was dedicated to his call of service and he met his wife kathy and raised two sons. He relished spending time with his family and seven grandchildren. I first met colonel mcintyre when we first ran for this congressional seat. He was a fierce competitor, policy expert, a man of integrity and an ultimate gentleman. We will miss his contributions to our nation. And madam speaker, his life was defined his his outstanding accomplishments as a professor and expert in Homeland Security as well as to his family and friends. He will be forever remembered as a true leader in his field, a devoted husband, father and friend. My wife and i offer our ondolences to the mcintyre family. I request the flag be flown over the United States capitol. As i close today i ask americans to pray for our country for our veterans, for our military men and women who protect us and those who keep us safe at home. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore under the speakers anonsed policy of january 3, 2019, mr. Fitzpatrick is recognized for the remainder of the hour as the designee of the minority leader. Mr. Fitzpatrick i rise today to talk about the very important topic of Police Reform and qualified immunity. Last week, i joined my colleagues og both sides of the aisle in voting for the justice and policing act, a bill that the National Fraternal order of police said, quote, they believe after a good faith discussion this bill will create a law that will have a positive impact on Law Enforcement and policing in our country, end quote. My republican colleagues who voted in this we must move this forward so we can repair the social contract between our Police Officers around the nation and the communities that they serve. That being said, we believe the qualified immunity provision in this bill as it is currently drafted must be fixed so we can ensure we can protect our Police Officers from physical harm and frivolous lawsuits. Qualified immunity is a doctrine that grants government officials immunity from civil suits unless the plaintiff said the officer violated Constitutional Rights that a reasonable person would have been aware. Madam speaker, to put it simply, qualified immupets states if an officer acts in good faith and doing what he or she is in line with their responsibilities of a Police Officer, then they are protected from personal liability. I believe qualified immunity is an important doctrine, it should be reformed but not abolished. There must be reforms that address accountability and transparency in Law Enforcement, no doubt. However, the justice and policing act provides a provision that must be amended in Conference Committee prior to final passage. I will be insisting on that prior to any bill sent to the president s desk. This prigs would specify that a defendant is not immune from laws just because they were acting in a way that was lawful or reasonable or because they were not violating a clearly established law. The overwhelming majority of our nations Police Officers conduct themselves appropriately and within the confines of the law. I know this because i was one myself. We must allow our Police Officers to act in a way they need to to perform their jobs while removing protections that would deny those rights. Having served as a federal Law Enforcement agent, any federal prosecutor i will be playing a ole in bridging this gap and bringing our Law Enforcement officials together. As we move tore Conference Committee to merge the senate and house proposals into one bill that works for everybody and protects our Police Officers. I will insist that the final package works in a way that protects civil rights and preserves the noble profession of Law Enforcement, the profession that i have dedicated the majority of my life i dedicated to and my uncle paid the ultimate. This moment calls on all of us to come together and repair the social contract so we can start to heal. I believe we are capable of rising to this challenge because my own community has been a model in Police Community relations. And d to apply the model always making improvements based on selfreflection, understanding and learning and show the rest of our nation and the world that we are a country of law and order and respects the rights of every single individual and Police Officers are with you one in which the communities they serve. We have a chance at real positive change. Let us not miss this moment. We can support our Law Enforcement officers and enact meaningful reform and i will be insisting on both before any final bill goes to the president s desk. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. Under the speakers announced policy of january 3, 2019, the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas, mr. Green, for 30 minutes. Mr. Green thank you, madam speaker. I still rise and i rise tonight to express my support for h. R. 2, the moving forward act. I have supported this legislation because it is not only good for my Congressional District but also good for the country. This legislation will allow us to do something that i think is quite important. I sit on the Financial Services committee, and it allows us to address housing as a part of our nations infrastructure. The honorable Maxine Waters has worked tirelessly to get housing included in this legislation and it will benefit people, especially people who find themselves with rent due and inability to pay their bills. I am proud to say it will help our ports. We have the port of houston, and that is a port that is very significant as it relates to not only houston but to the country. It will help with our schools and will help with broadband. It is a very good piece of legislation. But there is one additional thing in this legislation that i think that would be a benefit not only to the young people in this country, but also to our Police Officers. This is h. Res. 169, which is a piece of legislation that emanated in my office. Is would have a driver and officer, Safety Education component. We talk about the conversation that africanamerican parents have with their children. This is a conversation that takes place because of a history that we, too, well understand. This legislation addresses that conversation. But it addresses it not only as it relates to the young person, the person who has been driving the car but also as it relates to the officer. It would grant states money for grant such as they would be able to train officers about the interactions with civilians and train civilians and give them the education they need so they will understand how to properly interact with officers. Understanding can change the course of history and make a difference in the lives of people. And my hope is that with this legislation in h. R. 2, it will cause somebody to benefit from just knowing how to interact with a person who happens to be a Police Officer or a Police Officer getting a better understanding of how to interact with someone from a given community. And as important as this piece of legislation is, i understand that we ought to have the kind of education we seek, we will probably have to have another piece of legislation that im proud to author. This is a piece of legislation calling for reconciliation. A lot of what is happening in ur country is systemic and institutionalized and if we want to deal with these problems, especially as they relate to race, then we need to have a department so we can approach these systemic issues not only in the shortterm, but over the years, over the decades. This department of reconciliation will, of course, have a secretary of reconciliation. This secretary will have the responsibility of devising a strategy and implementing a strategy to eliminate racism and discrimination in our country. This department will be properly funded. We would like to see it funded with a minimum of 10 of what the Justice Department receives. This would be the equivalent the money would not come from the Justice Department but the equivalent of 10 of what the screws ties department receives at a minimum in funding. This department would be won that would give us the opportunity to look into the future and to devise a need by which we can avoid some of the systemic problems that we currently have. My hope is that this resolution will get the support of my colleagues and imagining support every day and i look forward to getting the continued support from my colleagues for the resolution. The resolution is the forerunner to a bill, a bill that will actually develop this department of reconciliation. We found that there is a Labor Department and this Labor Department, of course, deals with issues of issues associated with labor. We have other departments that are specialties. The special they specialize in dealing with certain issues. Well, why not a department of reconciliation so that we can do something that has long been needed since the emancipation proclamation, while we had the invidious discrimination known as segregation . Through the years we have not done what we need to do and that is reconcile. Settle our differences. Come to a conclusion as to what is appropriate when it comes to some of the icons that we have in this country with reference to civil war memorabilia and where it can be placed. These kinds of things can be resolved through a department of reconciliation. My hope is that we will have the department available to us in the near future. My hope is that this is something that president ial candidates will embrace and want to talk about. I will surely put it before candidates when given the opportunity. Because the secretary will report directly to the president of the United States. This will give us the insight that we need into the office of the presidency and the president can, of course, provide legislation through the secretary. Its a good piece of legislation and my hope is that we will get it passed. Finally, this. I am honored to say that i too support Law Enforcement. My uncle was a deputy sheriff. He had a great amount of influence on my life. I believe that im in Congress Today because of some things that he said and urged me to do. I support Law Enforcement. I dont paint all Law Enforcement officers with the same brush. Just as i dont want all protesters to be painted with the same brush. I support the right to peacefully protest. And i believe that if we who support the protest movement and support peace officers, if we would actually let people know that there are some persons who are in the Police Forces that are not acceptable because of their behavior, and there are some people who are associating themselves with the protest movement who are not acceptable because of their behavior. Persons who do things that are inappropriate, persons who would burn buildings, this is inappropriate. I dont support that. Officers who would put their knees on the necks of persons, thats inappropriate. No one would support that, i would hope. So i just think that as we move forward, lets not conclude that theres something wrong with the protest movement because of some of the people who associate themselves with the movement. Just as i dont conclude that theres something wrong with all Police Officers because of the actions and behavior of some Police Officers. There are people in both of these entities that i speak of that are good and thank the bad ones we should, and the bad ones we should, of course, eliminate. I thank you for the time and i yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The speaker pro tempore under the speakers announced policy of january 3, 2019, the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas, mr. Gohmert, for 30 minutes. Mr. Gohmert thank you, madam speaker. I also want to thank my good friend, judge al green. Hes a brother. And appreciate him very much. And i pretty much him very much. We have differences of opinion, but i know were going to end up n the same place together. So. Theres so much thats been ing on that has been disrupting the country and im not sure what all my good friend, former judge in houston, was saying. Didnt get to hear that. But i believe he was addressing ome of the unrest. He and i both want to see freedom, we want to see equality. We want to see people treated. Irly and equally those are things we share. And i know thats whats on his heart. T im highly concerned about the legitimate peaceful protests that were taking place as a result of the cruel death, killing of george floyd. And his family, and the way they approached it were inspirational. They deserve to be there deserve to be protests over that orrendous death. The floyd family pointed out they did not want the legacy of george floyd to be violence and suffering and death and looting. That was not and is not what they want for the memory and egacy of george floyd. But the movement has been hijacked. The violence, they dont want, just the justice they want has been hijacked. And the very important that americans understand what is going on here. So that its not just those who have spent our lifetime studying history that see so clearly what who ng on by instigators want to see the country that has been in an ongoing state of tting better and better, and for years, even with unfairness, and inequality, it is still it has still been the hope of the world when it comes to equality. A shot at antifa, short for antifascist, and theres been no greater irony in the world that hitler men, evil menwo mad ended a globalist desire up against each other. And of course it is quite ironic that when they got together and signed a treaty, both of them, behind the scenes, were talking about the day when they, that individual, would reach the treaty with the other. And one of the things stalin was so furious about when hitler moved east was that hitler broke the treaty before stalin had a chance to. Those were two evil people and they were pushing an evil idea. With hitler, the evil of fascism. With stalin, the evil of marxism, communism. Socialism. Whatever you want to call it. Its all about the same thing. So youve got communism and fascism. Both of them want globalism. They want to control the world. And they dont want anybody else to control it. They want to control it. And the treachery and the evil that went under both of those leaders is legendary. Hitler killed over six million jews in some of the most horrific and evil ways conceivable. Stalin did the same thing, except he killed many millions more. And then in china, decades after that, came mao who brought communism to china. And its hard to get your arms around a proper number. We know stalin killed around 20 million ukrainians, starving them to death. But he killed no telling how many millions more. I mean, you just look at the evil treatment of the poor polish people, that when he liberated them, he took so many that were, what he saw as good slave labor, and brought them back in slavery to the soviet union where they either worked as slaves under stalin or they were killed. And when the iron curtain fell, just as many historians, including a brilliant historian i eagerly learned under at texas a m, she was not allowed back in the soviet union after she wrote about the evil that was done to so many of the polish officers and people. One of my maverit history teachers. She was terrific favorite history teachers. She was terrific, brilliant. But when the curtain fell, we found out the things that she said and she discovered and others did were exactly right. Reagan was right. It was an evil empire. And the one hitler was trying to build was just about as evil in some ways much more evil evil, in some ways much more evil. But its important that young people and millennials understand what were talking about here. Has country, warts and all, ron maxwellie maker said, a history of liberation. It wasnt founded on slavery. It was on the march toward liberation, each step. So many christians, like the pilgrims came over, and so many others came to avoid persecution for being christians. Sometimes people came and they were considered unwanted in other countries. If you look at the original draft of the declaration of independence, thomas jefferson, entered slaves, had what probably was the biggest paragraph setting out a grievance against king george and it spelled out this grievance against king george that he ever allowed slavery to get going in the colonies. Because it was so terrible. It was evil. And it took too long and cost too many lives to get rid of it. By the way, that grievance didnt end up in the final draft because there were states that objected, that supported slavery. And so that grievance jefferson had originally put in was taken out. Ot in the final draft. But it took a war that took half a million lives in a country that didnt have half a million lives to spare, devastated the United States. Lincoln believed the Union Lincoln believed the union would be held together and it would be held together and this would be the capital of the whole country. And he wanted no mall list malice to anyone at the end of the war. He wanted to bring the country together. But it took an ordained christian minister dr. Martin luther king jr. And so many thers, including some that serve in congress, took them standing for equality and whats right to insure that the declaration of independence and the constitution would mean what it said. And in some ways in recent years we have been distracted by people that have been at war, on offense, against christianity so that now we are to the point what jesus believe id as set out in the new testament, then you, among so many millions now in our country, you are to be an object of scorn and hate. , theyyou see these groups marxist y marksis group. Antifascist does not mean its good group. It means its marxist. Thats where they want to take us. And it means christianity will be persecuted to the extent we have seen the horrors we have centuries e the since jesus was here. Ere is an article by igor nurinsky, june 28, american greatness talking about black lives matter. I really dont believe at all that there is a Single Member of doesnt agree black lives matter. I dont know anybody that is in congress that does not believe that black lives matter. This article starts out saying that to the 60 of americans not polling for trump, many firmly left of septre, a thought e. Sparmente as november draws near. What must be true so that trump gets your vote . It is a miserable question because Many Americans are, to put it mildly, negative on the president. The article goes on, dont have time to go through the whole theg, but points made here emotional call and response appeal of black lives matter, thats little b, little l, little m, entices all who repeat it into believing theyre antiracists and that everyone else must be the opposite. But black lives matter with small letters with which no one disagrees is not the same as the capitalized black lives matter. They had what they believed at one point thats since been taken down, as i understand t. Answer substituted for one thats a little more palatable, but make no mistake, you look at the history of this group, its a marxist group. The article points out, communism, which is marxism applied, was responsible for over 100 Million Deaths during the last century alone. Which says nothing of the psychological terror the auschwitz of the mind that imprisoned the untold millions who did not perish. The systematic oppression and terror marxist ideas engendered is nowhere better described than in alexanders gulag arcy peglyo. A painstaking and harrowing account of the forced labor camp system under soviet communism. In the telling passage he provides an insight into the engine that made the tyranny possible. Then he quotes from him. May best selfjust at this cases were feeble and his conscious devoured him. Yes, even he was a little lamb, too. The imagination and spiritual strength of shakespeares evildoers stopped short at a dozen corpses because they had no ideology. Ideology, that is what gives evil doing its long sought justification and gives the evildoer the necessary steadfastness and determination. That is the social theory which helps to make his acts seem good instead of bad in his own or others eyes. That was how the agents of the inquisition fortified their wills. The colonizers by civilization, the nazis by race. Without evildoers there would. Ave been no arcybelago the writer says i i was shared those horrors thanks in part to being born near the dismal end of the soviet union and thanks in part to the courage of parents who dared seek permission to leave from a Central Authority notoriously brutal to the unbelievers. As jews osstens bound for israel, we had the Great Fortune of being unwanted anyway. Almost all of your lifes possessions stayed behind. They belonged to the people after all. But the scars most certainly do not. Scars travel with you. The many hundreds of thousands of refugees and exiles from communist countries living in America Today can feel entire lie brare fill entire libraries with stories behind those scars. Seek them out and listen. Whether in stalins russia. Pol pots cambodia, the precepts of marks i led human itith as close to the abase human it as close to the abyss it has ever come. Near the marxist purveyors and apologists sit in beijing. For years many intelligence intellectuals in the left espouse marxism. It should come as no surprise particularly in our present age of social justice. He would later lament the west failure of the grim warnings of his testimonial. Again from shots needsin. Modern society is hypnotized by socialism. It is prevented by socialism from seeing the mortal danger it is in. And one of the greatest of all is that you have lost all sense of danger, you cannot even see where its coming from as it moves swiftly toward you. You imagine you see danger in other parts of the globe. Hurl aeros from your depleted quiver there, but the greatest danger of all is that you have lost the will to defend yourselves. Hate donald trump if you want, but so far for now we have that freedom. But the fact is he saw the dangers from china before anybody in Public Office did and talked about them. He wrote that in 1976 as the United States was deep into the cold war. Nearly 45 years later, long after the cold wars ended, the general gration that is today the generation that is driving todays revolutionary agenda has little or no concept of what socialism is and what brand of misery it left in its wake. Its nearly impossible to cultivate any dread of dread or urgency where in connection that chapter to the Human Experience has been severed. We have to try. And he is so right. B. L. M. , he says, is pure ideology. It appears bent on redefining america and its institutions pursuant to progressively tribalistic commandments. Draped in the powerful albeit deceptive cover of racial indignation, which we should all stand for equality there. The movement has convinced Many Americans being white is an original sin. America is evil. And that the sinners day in court has arrived. It prescribes class struggle, exponentially amplified by the attle cry of racial reckoning. Revolutions have vilified the past. And he goes on. But it is important that people understand that as we try and to end ser and closer any injustice in america, it will never be perfect. But its the most its the closest humanity has ever gotten. And still there are things we can do to make it better. It is critical to understand the evil that is so close to taking over and embracing this country because we have generations now that have not learned true history. They have learned some as egotten professors idea he or she dealt with their own hate and own prejudice as they rewrote our history. But if you look fairly at the history, you see injustice. None more so than slaverys existence. But if you go back to the late 1940s, early 1950s when whitaker chambers, who had had a very unpleasant childhood, unpleasant family life growing up, thought maybe communism, marxism was the way to go. And he began working with people like alger hiss who was one of the most respected people in the state department. Right at the top. And because he had an ivy league education, the ivy leaguers loved the man. Just thought he was fantastic. But both him and whitaker chambers and others with whom they worked and believed in communism were working to bring down the United States. Just as antifa and so many others are today. When whitaker chambers began to see that this marxism that he thought so much of actually caused more suffering than the very type of government he was trying to bring down, it was that was revolutionary in his mind. Nd he realized he was fighting the wrong people. His book, witness, i should have read it years and years ago, but its only in the last couple years i read it, some great statements he has. In his book. Few men are so dull that they do not know that the crisis exists and it threatens their lives at every point. Its popular, he said, to call it a social crisis. But it is, in fact, a total crisis. Religious, moral, intellectual, social, political, economic. Is popular to call it a christ of the western world it is in fact a crisis of the whole world. Communism, is itself, a symptom and irritant of that crisis. Stalin. Stalins statement that is it not true that social democracy and social fascism are twins . Our current chairman of judiciary, gotten very upset when some of us have pointed out that hitler and hitlers party were National Socialists Workers Party in germany and tried to draw that distinction, but stalin himself says, isnt it true that social democracy and social fascism are really twins . But does toyo of i ask he quoted saying the problem of communism is not economic and economic problem. The problem of communism is the problem of eight yism. Atheism. Lived it for a summer in the soviet union. I dew point want christianity i didnt want christianity. Only allowed one authorized seminary i was told when i visited there that they allowed only 40 people to go to the only authorized semaire seminary back during those oppressive years under communism. Whitaker chambers says one day the communists really hear those screams. The screams do not merely reach his mind, they reach beyond, they reach to his soul, a communist breaks because he must choose at last between irreconcilable opposites. God or man, soul or mind, freedom or communism. This marksist ideology thats being pushed on us by groups that hate america is very dangerous. Chambers points out, the crisis of the western world exists to the degree it is indifferent to god. It exists to the degree in which the western world actually shares communisms materialistic vision. And is so dazzled by the logic of the materialistic interpretation of history, of politics, economics, that it fails to grasp that for it, the only possible answer to the communist or marksist challenge is to choose either faith in god or faith in men. He said freedom is a need of the soul and nothing else. It is in striving toward god that the soul strives continually after a condition of freedom. I think every american has felt that. He says god alone is the insider and guarantor of tree dom. He is the only guarantor. External freedom soninlaw an aspect of interior freedom. Political freedom is only a political reading of the bible. Religion and freedom are indwissable. Without freedom, the soul dies. Without the soul, theres no justification. For freedom. Vladimir ill yit lenin ilytc lenin made this comment in a 1913 letter. Every religious idea of god, even flirting with the idea of od, is unutterable vileness of the most dangerous kind. Visiting that why sole recognized seminary decades ago i was struck, there was a building there and on the side of the building, just where you turn into the gate of the seminary, was a big painting of lenins face and the words is with us. So anyone going into this christian seminary had to see as they went in that message from the government. You may be going into this christian seminary but dont ever forget, its lenin who is with us. Now i had a chance to see lenin in his tomb, there were rumors that his ear was deteriorated and been replaced by rubber ear, i dont know if that was true. But lenin was not with us, i can verify. Hes long gone. Such as it reward was. Whitaker chambers said if i rejected only communism i would have rejected only one political expression of the modern mind. The most logical because the most brutal in enforcing the th of mans material perfectibility. What i sensed without being able to phrase it was what has since been frizzed with the simplicity of an axiom. This axiom is, quote, man cannot organize the world for himself without god, without god, man can only organize the world against man. The gas ovens at buchenwald and the communist execution cellars exist first within the mind. He said what i grasped was that religion begins at the point where reason and knowledge are powerless and forever fail. Men oint at which mens senses the mystery of his good and evil, his suffering and his destiny as a soul in search of god. Against liberalism, social optimism which is progress by reform and the social optimism of the revolutionary left which is progress by force, december yev i ask asserted the dos yvesky asserted the dostoevsky asserted the need to be himself. He said the moment where he was free from god it led him into tragedy, evil and often the exact opposite of what had been intended. In human term, there was no solution for the problem of evil. I thought i had five more minutes but the speaker has spoken. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back. Pursuant to section 4b of House Resolution 967, the house stands adjourned until 10 00 a. M. The house will hold pro forma sessions every three days during that time. Watch live coverage with the return here on cspan. Cspan has unfiltered coverage of congress, the white house, the supreme court, at a Public Policy events. You can watch all of cspans programming on television, online, or listen on our free radio app and be part of the National Conversation through cspans daily Washington Journal Program or through our social media feeds. Cspan, created by americas Cable Television company as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. The Congressional Black Caucus held a briefing with reporters to discuss what is next with their Police Reform legislation and other bills theyre working on to address racial inequality. This took place on capitol hill. How do i turn this on . Can you all m