Congressional Record — House, July 21, 2020, Page H3593

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Page H3593 of the House section of the Congressional Record for July 21, 2020, in interleaved columns, from one-minute and other speeches. One speaker criticizes federal deployments to cities for what the speaker calls a photo op, which is that speaker's view, and mentions Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner. Another speaker honors Central Academy in Florida, established in 1892 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. A further speaker says the CARES Act will provide his district more than $13 million over 2 years, and a final speaker discusses Southeast Asian countries seeking assurance.

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July 21, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3593
order to have a photo op for the Presi- Originally established in 1892, Central ligent as they are ambitious, and dem-
dent of the United States. Academy became the first accredited onstrate the breadth of diversity,
There are indications that they are African American high school in the thought, and creativity in the State of
moving to Chicago, Atlanta, Kansas State of Florida in 1924. Due to its his- Florida. It is because of accomplish-
City, Seattle. Who is going to be next? toric significance, Central Academy ments such as this that Florida is
Talking about the challenges that was added to the National Register of counted among the most successful and
have been taken in Philadelphia with a Historic Places by the National Park influential States in the Nation.
reforming district attorney, Larry Service in 1998. I am proud, as I see the positive im-
Krasner, and somehow holding him up Ms. Hines’ mission is to turn this site pacts of the University of Florida’s
as an example of breakdown in law and into a museum and community center. continual research for knowledge, in-
order and an assault on the American Her effort is supported by many in the novation, and discovery. The students
public. It is just crazy. Putnam County community, and I and faculty at the University of Flor-
stand here today to tell Ms. Hines that ida are determined, hardworking, and I
b 0915 I will do all that is in my power to en- am glad to see that the University is
Portland, Oregon is not out of con- sure her dream becomes a reality. getting the recognition that it de-
trol. To be sure, there are some people Ms. Hines, God bless you and the im- serves.
who have strong feelings, and there are portant work that you do. Congratulations again to my alma
some who have done things that are in- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA WINS THE GEORGE W. mater, the University, its faculty, and
appropriate and unlawful. But that is BUSH INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION AWARD staff on this exceptional award and for
the challenge of our local and State of- Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I would like your continued dedication to knowl-
ficials to manage it; not having some- to congratulate the University of Flor- edge and education. The University of
body unwelcome, uninvited, and unpre- ida and its outstanding faculty and Florida’s leadership is invaluable as it
pared coming in to take this difficult staff on their receipt of the George W. leads the way IN innovation for genera-
situation and make it worse. Bush Institute of Innovation Award. A tions to come.
I deeply appreciate the congressional team of economists and business devel- As a double Gator, I am honored to
leadership, chairmen of the Armed opment experts ranked the University be able to represent the University of
Services Committee, ADAM SMITH, the of Florida number 1 nationally in inno- Florida and the Gator Nation in Flor-
Judiciary Committee, JERRY NADLER, vation impact, compared to all other ida’s Third Congressional District, and
BENNIE THOMPSON, Homeland Security, universities in the Nation. I look forward to witnessing your con-
who have decried this activity. By itself, the University of Florida tinued success.
It is important that we deal with was ranked sixth in the Nation when Go Gators.
Trump’s weaponizing law enforcement compared to the whole combined Cali- f
for his own agenda, not driven by peo- fornia or Texas education systems. The
University of Florida is the most pro- HONORING FALLEN HEROES OF
ple’s needs, but by his poll numbers, THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
and becoming an occupying force in ductive large university in the country
at leveraging its research funding into The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
our community and, sadly, I fear, else-
new companies, new jobs, and new Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from
where.
ideas. Illinois (Ms. KELLY) for 5 minutes.
We need to move forward dealing
In the study conducted by the George Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I
with what they are doing. We want to
W. Bush Institute and the Opus Faveo rise for several reasons; first and fore-
pursue legislative initiatives, spending
Innovation Development Consulting most, to honor the life and legacy of
limitations, oversight hearings. This
firm, the University of Florida proved my friend and colleague, Congressman
needs to be front and center. At a time
it moves more technologies to the John Lewis.
when we have so much to deal with, Long before he brought his talents to
point of impact than anyone else in the
people cannot ignore what is happening the halls of Congress, John was a
country. The University has an average
in Portland and what may be coming young leader in the Civil Rights Move-
of 123 patents and generated 15 startups
to their city. ment. Together with his SNCC and
per year between 2013 and 2017. UF was
With the administration becoming an even stronger performer and license CORE brothers and sisters, they waged
more hysterical in their charges lead- outcome, earning an average of $36 mil- a war for the heart and soul of this Na-
ing up to the election and falling poll lion per year, equal to 6.4 percent of its tion and changed history. I feel truly
numbers, there is no community that research dollars. honored to have served with him, and I
is safe from this interference. We must Additionally, the University of Flor- will be forever changed.
do all we can to not just spotlight but ida also ranked fourth overall in teach- From the Edmund Pettus Bridge to
push back. ing impact and it produced one-third as the House floor, John is or was the con-
Our democratic process and our con- many STEM Ph.D. graduates each year science of the Congress and truly of our
stitutional rights are literally at risk, as the entire University of California Nation, and he will be missed.
and you can see it in terms of what has system, despite having a research Likewise, we lost another civil rights
been happening in Portland, Oregon. budget of only one-tenth as large. leader, Reverend C.T. Vivian, a Free-
f The University of Florida has created dom Rider who worked alongside Dr.
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE an entire innovation ecosystem, in- King. Reverend Vivian was also a mem-
OF MS. E.B. HINES cluding tech transfer, business incuba- ber of the Atlanta community, and my
tors, a venture fund, corporate engage- heart is with that great city at this dif-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ment, and more to support the transi- ficult time.
Chair recognizes the gentleman from tional research generated by the Uni- CHALLENGING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO
Florida (Mr. YOHO) for 5 minutes. versity of Florida faculty. DO THEIR JOB
Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The George W. Bush Institute and Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I
to honor Ms. E.B. Hines, who recently Opus Faveo Innovation Development’s rise today to challenge the Senate to
celebrated her 91st birthday. report highlights UF’s operation as one do their job.
Ms. Hines was raised in the gem of of the most respected technology The American people are suffering
northeast Florida in the town of transfer offices in the country with the from the coronavirus pandemic. Hos-
Palatka, on the beautiful St. Johns best tech transfer team in the world. pitals remain flooded, small businesses
River. She attended and graduated The University has spun off more remain shuttered. Restaurants are try-

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from Central Academy in May of 1946. than 60 companies in biotech alone. ing to get by on take-out only, and
She went on to become a prolific edu- Major pharmaceuticals, food, agri- bills are piling up on the kitchen table.
cator, dedicating 40 years of her life to culture, biotech, and the energy sec- Yet, the Senate, controlled by the
the teaching profession. tors have acquired more than 20 per- GOP, does nothing but confirm ques-
Over the past few decades, Ms. Hines cent of these companies. tionable judges.
has made the historic preservation of The faculty, staff, and students at Have they had a debate on the House-
Central Academy her primary focus. the University of Florida are as intel- passed HEROES Act? No.

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H3594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 21, 2020
Have they discussed providing re- nearly a half a million dollars for steadfast partner as they try to main-
sources to communities so they can Chebanse. Think about what those re- tain economic independence from
pay the salaries of our brave first re- sources can do for our communities. China and defend their territorial
sponders, our community heroes? No. Every cent pays for our firefighters and claims in the South China Sea. We
Have they considered how out-of- teachers, health educators, and essen- must support our partners and allies as
work parents will pay their bills when tial bus drivers. they stand up to China’s erratic and
the emergency unemployment insur- HEROES Act funds will ensure that aggressive behavior.
ance expires? No. our kids keep learning despite COVID– I have had many opportunities to
And that is because this Republican 19. It provides $90 billion to ensure meet with ASEAN officials and foreign
Party, most clearly, Donald Trump and schools can cover the cost of the dig- ministers, and one message I hear re-
MITCH MCCONNELL, do not care about ital transition and that they will be peatedly is that the United States
the American people. They do not care safe and sanitary when students re- must demonstrate strength and leader-
about you, the bills that are piling up turn. ship in the region. Congress should lis-
because you can’t work, or the kids And finally, the HEROES Act ten closely to our partners who are de-
who are going hungry every day. prioritizes ensuring American families manding stronger leadership and not
Time and time again, my colleagues can eat by increasing the maximum just because China, which would be
on the other side of this aisle and SNAP benefit. sure to fill a vacuum of power, is a
across the building have shown nothing After working to ensure the needs of
bully. ASEAN is clearly a powerhouse
Illinois families are addressed in the
but disregard to the challenges of the and a critical region in which to en-
HEROES Act, I know this bill is about
American people, the same people they gage in and of itself.
America’s heroes and our families.
claim to serve. The U.S. should be proactively
That is why it came from the people’s
Look at the record. The GOP Senate crafting and implementing its South-
House.
has dragged its feet time and time The HEROES Act is not about the east Asia strategy; this amendment
again, while more than 100,000 Ameri- President or any one party; it is about would require the administration to do
cans died from coronavirus. doing the right thing because Amer- just that.
Mr. Speaker, it has been nearly 2 ican families are struggling. Small I thank Congressman CASTRO, with
months since the people’s House passed businesses are on the edge of closing, whom I co-chair and cofounded the
our Nation’s fifth COVID–19 bill. We and our communities are struggling to ASEAN Caucus, for his support of
called it the HEROES Act in honor of pay our EMTs and firefighters, the ASEAN and this very amendment. I am
all the men and women putting their very people we rely on during this pan- gratified that my colleagues support
lives and health on the line to protect demic. My mayors have told me they and, in fact, passed my amendment.
and serve our families and our commu- will have to start furloughing and lay- PREVENTING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
nities. ing people off. Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in
The HEROES Act is focused on three The Senate must act. The ball is in strong support of two amendments to
things: Testing, testing, testing; and it MITCH MCCONNELL’s court. Do the right the National Defense Authorization
ensures that testing, including contact thing. Do your job. Act which will improve the United
tracing, is conducted in areas with the By the way, Mr. President, if you want to States’ ability to prevent human rights
highest rates of infection. help Chicago, the Nation needs safe gun re- violations connected to the pandemic
It also provides another round of di- forms, investigations of illegal sales, more and improve its response to future pub-
rect payments to American families to spending on community-based outreach and lic health catastrophes.
help them weather this economic development. We don’t want Portland re- As countries around the world have
storm. I can’t tell you how many fami- peated in Chicago. struggled to contain the virus and pro-
lies told me that the first $1,200 was f tect their citizens, some bad actors are
spent before it hit their bank accounts. using coronavirus response efforts as a
SUPPORTING NDAA AMENDMENT
We need to be frank about our cur- pretext to chip away at the rights of
rent economic situation. Our GOP col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The their citizens, stifle protests, and limit
leagues shoved through their GOP tax Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from the freedom of speech and the press. We
scam in order to juice our economy. Missouri (Mrs. WAGNER) for 5 minutes. must hold accountable the authoritar-
Right now, this is the only economic Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise ians who see COVID–19 as an oppor-
leverage available to Congress or the today in support of my amendment to tunity to suppress dissent.
Fed. the National Defense Authorization I am pleased that my colleagues sup-
It is time to put money directly into Act for Fiscal Year 2021, which would ported and passed Congressman
the pockets of American families and deepen U.S. engagement in Southeast MCGOVERN’s and my amendment,
business owners. They will spend it, Asia by requiring the United States to which will ensure the United States
and our economy will continue. But develop a coherent regional strategy uses a robust tool kit, including report-
that’s basic math and economics, that addresses all aspects of the rela- ing, foreign assistance, and guidance,
something often lost on the other side. tionship, from trade and humanitarian to protect basic human rights during
Mr. Speaker, it is not hard to turn on goals to diplomatic and security ar- this time of uncertainty. I am proud to
FOX or MSNBC and hear the talking rangements. colead, in a bipartisan effort, this im-
Member states of the Association of
heads arguing this or that point. But I portant amendment, and I am grateful
Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN,
want to talk about the rest of America, for its adoption.
are vital to the prosperity the U.S.
places like Lansing and Bourbonnais. I also thank my colleagues for their
economy, generating hundreds of thou-
I am proud to represent more than 40 support and adoption of Congressman
sands of American jobs and investing
cities and towns. It is no secret that CONNOLLY’s and my amendment, which
more in our economy than China and
State and local revenues have plum- will greatly improve the United States’
India combined. ASEAN is the counter-
meted due to COVID–19. Yet, these dol- ability to prevent and respond to glob-
weight to Chinese aggression in the re-
lars pay for critical government serv- al health threats like the coronavirus
gion and world.
ices like first responders, trash collec- The People’s Republic of China is pandemic. This amendment will estab-
tion, teachers, and public health work- working aggressively to expand its in- lish a Federal official tasked with co-
ers; and COVID–19 has shown us how fluence in this strategically important ordinating interagency responses to
truly indispensable they are. global health emergencies and requires

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region, using a combination of preda-
The HEROES Act includes billions in tory investment, threatening new mili- the United States to proactively
Federal investments in our States, cit- tary installments, and outright bul- strategize for future crises. It also
ies, and towns, the places we call home. lying to achieve its goals. strengthens U.S. efforts to help our
Under the HEROES Act, Lansing, in partners fight and contain outbreaks
my district, will receive more than $13 b 0930 within their own borders.
million over the next 2 years; more Southeast Asian countries seek as- As we have seen during this tragedy,
than $18 million for Calumet City, and surance that the United States is a viruses can spread across borders and

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