Calling for COVID Relief (Cong. Rec., Dec. 17, 2020)

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This is H7242 of the Congressional Record, House, December 17, 2020, a run of one-minute speeches. Under the heading Calling for COVID Relief, Mr. Cicilline says it has been 9 months since Congress delivered a relief package and that Republicans who control the Senate have blocked it. Ms. Pressley, under the heading Provide COVID Relief to Families, says $600 is hardly sufficient and calls for direct survival checks, extended unemployment insurance, and a national COVID testing program. Ms. Foxx speaks on Countering Confucius Institutes. Other speakers pay tribute to Nancy Epoch, Esther Page after 31 years of service, and Chuck Yeager, with the views attributed to the speakers.

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H7242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 17, 2020
Ken was born in Keuterville, Idaho, minute and to revise and extend his re- coverage lately on coordinated efforts
on July 28, 1928. He was one of six chil- marks.) by the Chinese Communist Party to in-
dren. About 7 years later, his family Mr. WATKINS. Madam Speaker, I filtrate America’s institutions.
moved to The Dalles, Oregon, where he rise today to acknowledge the life and I am particularly troubled by reports
graduated from St. Mary’s Academy work of the late Nancy Epoch. revealing efforts by the CCP to exploit
High School in 1946. This poster shows a picture of her on academic integrity on U.S. college
Along the way, he met his future the left. On the right, is college pro- campuses.
wife, Marie von Borstel. In the spring fessor Sally Glassman, probably the We know the CCP is using Confucius
of 1951, Ken and Marie were married. best tap dance teacher in Kansas, but Institutes to further its agenda. Lo-
Shortly thereafter, Uncle Sam came that is another speech entirely. cated on college campuses across the
calling, and Ken was drafted into the Mrs. Epoch was beloved by all. She U.S., Confucius Institutes use their
U.S. Army, where he served during the was a music teacher, a choral director, platform to spew Chinese Government
war in Korea. a Chiefs superfan, and a legitimate propaganda.
After he returned home and earned a Broadway talent who then returned While Democrats turn a blind eye to
degree in economics, they settled on a home. China’s threat, I am proud my Repub-
wheat ranch in Sherman County. Like What she really did was that she en- lican colleagues and I joined forces on
most ranchers I know, Ken loved the abled young and old kids to find their the China Task Force and made bipar-
land and practiced progressive con- voice, be bold, and share it with the tisan recommendations to Congress on
servation efforts. He enjoyed hunting, world. how best to counter threats from the
traveling, and playing cards with So, Mrs. Epoch, from the floor of the CCP.
friends. U.S. House of Representatives to you There is no place for Chinese censor-
It is reported that he was a popular in Heaven, first, I thank you for that ship in America, especially not on col-
poker dealer at the veterans’ home in first Chiefs Super Bowl victory. I am lege campuses where American inge-
The Dalles, bringing much joy to those pretty sure that that was you. We love nuity should take flight. Congress
who, like him, wore our Nation’s uni- you, and we miss you. must deliver a strong message: CCP
form and preserved our freedom and f propaganda will be met with con-
way of life. PROVIDE COVID RELIEF TO sequences.
I always appreciated Ken’s friendship
FAMILIES f
and counsel over the years. Mylene and
I extend our deepest sympathies to his (Ms. PRESSLEY asked and was given EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR
family during this difficult time of permission to address the House for 1 ESTHER PAGE
loss. minute.) (Mr. RIGGLEMAN asked and was
Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I
f given permission to address the House
rise today on behalf of the people who
CALLING FOR COVID RELIEF for 1 minute and to revise and extend
are struggling and feel abandoned by
his remarks.)
(Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given their government during this crisis.
Mr. RIGGLEMAN. Madam Speaker, I
permission to address the House for 1 I rise in solidarity with every parent
rise today to offer my gratitude and
minute.) who has struggled to buy diapers and
appreciation for Esther Page, my con-
Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, it formula, every family behind on rent
stituent services director.
has been 9 months since Congress deliv- or crushed by the grief of an empty
Known as the Constituent Whisperer
ered a relief package for the American chair at the kitchen table.
Our people are crying out, sick, tired, and Queen of Casework, Esther is retir-
people. Since then, the pandemic has
hungry, and broken. The people we ing this January after 31 years of serv-
grown worse.
have taken an oath to serve and pro- ice.
Every time Democrats tried to pass a
tect need direct cash to survive the She truly is the model of what a non-
new relief package, the Republicans
winter. We must send them survival partisan public servant should be, hav-
who control the U.S. Senate have
checks immediately. ing shown the same care and devotion
blocked it from reaching the American
Some of my colleagues are patting for Virginia’s Fifth District even as the
people.
This has gone on long enough. It is themselves on the back for sending cor- seat swapped back and forth between
long past time to provide the relief porations payouts—corporations, by parties.
that our folks who are living through the way, that have profited off of peo- I will read a comment from one of my
this pandemic need. ple during this pandemic—and shaming constituents who benefited from Ms.
We need to provide another round of families on the edge. Shame on them Page’s service: ‘‘I felt from her very
stimulus payments to workers. We for their theatrics and their callous- first contact that she was committed
need to extend and expand unemploy- ness. to advocating for me and my best in-
ment insurance. We need to establish a 450 pennies a day for the last 9 terests. Without Ms. Page, I truly be-
national COVID testing program and months, that is what our government lieve that I would still be waiting, my
make sure our hospitals and commu- has sent the American people to weath- case file deeply buried on someone’s
nity health centers have the resources er this crisis, and nothing for the im- desk.’’
they need to provide lifesaving care. migrant families who drive our essen- Her devout faith was an example to
We need to help small businesses that tial workforce. me and all constituents she helped. She
have already sacrificed so much in the It didn’t have to be this way. Our will be retiring to her home in Nelson
face of this pandemic, and we need to families deserve direct cash, real sur- County this January, and I wish her a
provide funding so that we can get our vival checks. long and fulfilling retirement.
population vaccinated against this dis- Madam Speaker, $600 is hardly suffi- Esther, I think I speak for all the
ease and get our lives back to normal cient. It is an insult. We must act to Fifth District in offering my deepest
as soon as possible. save lives now. The pandemic has not appreciation for the service you have
Leaving town without an agreement discriminated in its hardship, but it done.
is not an option. It is critical that we would seem compassion and empathy This is not in the speech but know
get this done for the American people. have. that we all love you.
Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- f f
leagues to work together to make this
COUNTERING CONFUCIUS HONORING CHUCK YEAGER
happen.

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(Ms. FOXX of North Carolina asked permission to address the House for 1
PAYING TRIBUTE TO NANCY and was given permission to address minute.)
EPOCH the House for 1 minute.) Mrs. MILLER. Madam Speaker, I rise
(Mr. WATKINS asked and was given Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam today to honor the life and legacy of
permission to address the House for 1 Speaker, there has been a lot of news Chuck Yeager.

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