Congressional Record, House, September 29, 2021: Page H5511
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Page H5511 of the House section of the Congressional Record for September 29, 2021, in interleaved columns. A tribute praises a congressional staff member for helping constituents navigate a bureaucracy, and a speaker criticizes how abortion is advertised. Another speaker says the House version of a bill keeps stepped up basis intact, which protects family farms from being taxed out of existence, and that the Senate version could be even worse, and a further speaker criticizes the President's response over a horse photo involving Border Patrol agents and Biden administration border policies. These are the speakers' views.
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September 29, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5511
more importantly, she has helped indi- truly mask the societal ill that is abor- Unfortunately, the Senate version of
vidual constituents, who needed a tion. this package could be even worse.
fierce champion for their cause, help Unfortunately, that only skims the Right now, the House version of the
navigate a bureaucracy that can seem surface of how abortion is being adver- bill keeps stepped up basis intact,
arcane and senseless at times. tised. The left’s narrative on abortions which protects family farms from
Elizabeth is a native Californian, the has evolved to the point where this im- being taxed out of existence, and it
daughter of Wilbert and Ellen Beck. moral procedure is now associated with does not include the requirement that
Her large family is comprised of her pride. Abortion is not prideful. It is not banks report to the IRS all trans-
husband, Steve; sons, Jesse and Sean, a form of empowerment. Abortion is actions over $600, which is patently lu-
who tragically prematurely passed robbing a human being of God’s most dicrous. I am prepared to offer an
away; adopted Tongan children, Malia, precious gift: life. amendment on the final bill if either of
Angela, Michelle, Joshua, and Jacob; While the left’s narrative grows only these two provisions, amongst others,
and over a dozen grandchildren. more devious, the voices of those who are changed.
She will be missed in our office and survived abortions, or whose parents This is the largest tax-and-spend bill
by our constituents beyond measure, chose life, continue to be silenced. The in the history of the country. Only 1
and I cannot thank her enough for her stories of these men and women are in- percent has even been scored by the
service. valuable, and they deserve to be heard Congressional Budget Office. It would
I ask all Members to join me in by everyone. That is the truth of the result in a whopping $10,600 per Amer-
thanking Elizabeth Jean Beck Vuna for matter. ican in new spending. We are spending
her unwavering dedication to public Madam Speaker, Republicans fun- money we don’t have on things that we
service and wish her good health and damentally understand that life begins don’t need, and I urge this Congress to
prosperity in retirement. at conception and ends at natural join me in opposing this horrible legis-
death. We believe that life is a precious lation which will weaken our great Na-
f
and sanctified gift that God has be- tion and reduce our freedom.
PULLING BACK THE PRO-CHOICE stowed upon us.
A PATH TO HEALING AND RECONCILIATION
CURTAIN I am proud to stand alongside so
many constituents of North Carolina’s Mr. MANN. Madam Speaker, I rise
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The today to discuss what I see as the path
Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Fifth Congressional District, as well as
my Republican colleagues in the peo- to healing and reconciliation in our
North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- country.
utes. ple’s House, in fighting to protect life.
The unborn deserve nothing less than We have a promise from God about
Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, the pro- how to heal our Nation. It is very sim-
abortion lobby cheered last week as unwavering advocates who stand for
them. I will always serve as a strong ple, and it is from II Chronicles. The
House Democrats rushed through H.R. Lord says: ‘‘If my people who are called
voice for the unborn, and I do not plan
3755, the abortion on demand until by my name shall humble themselves
on stopping anytime soon.
birth act. and pray and seek my face and turn
Throughout the course of the debate f
from their wicked ways, then will I
last Friday, I listened as my colleagues RECKLESS AND SHORTSIGHTED hear from heaven, and will forgive
across the aisle took to their bully pul- RECONCILIATION PACKAGE their sin, and will heal their land.’’
pit and sang the praises of the abortion The SPEAKER pro tempore. The It is almost as though God crafted
industry in America. Chair recognizes the gentleman from this message for our present moment. I
The talking points that afternoon Kansas (Mr. MANN) for 5 minutes. am proud to be part of the crew of peo-
were so distorted from reality that it Mr. MANN. Madam Speaker, I rise to ple on this Earth who strive to live by
was as if members of the abortion discuss this reckless and shortsighted God’s promises: those who follow
lobby were the ones that wrote them. reconciliation package and what I be- Jesus. You can find us throughout Kan-
Some Members claimed that passing lieve to be its worst effects on the sas and from Austin, Texas, to Ham-
this bill was a duty that must be ful- American people. ilton, Montana, to Simmons, Ken-
filled to restore the rights of women. The budget reconciliation process ex- tucky, to Thompson, Connecticut.
Others claimed it was a duty that ists to reduce the national deficit with In this country, so many people ad-
upheld the oath they took to defend a majority vote, not to let the major- vance against one another in jealousy
the Constitution. ity party jam partisan legislation and pride, they rush to judgment and
Madam Speaker, no matter the jus- through this Congress. Since January, they rob each other of the dignity and
tification that was given, the American Speaker PELOSI and House Democrats respect we owe our fellow citizens when
people can see that this is yet another have not used reconciliation for its in- we should be carrying each other’s bur-
elaborate smokescreen coming from tended purpose but rather to pass the dens. If we don’t stop this behavior, we
the majority. $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on will incur the punishment it deserves:
But what really shook me to my core party lines and now the $3.5 trillion enmity, discord, and separation.
was how abortion was being normalized budget blueprint. Here, we see the op- I think of my daughter when I tuck
in those moments. Women’s health was posite of the intended use for the rec- her in at night and my son when we go
being used as a euphemism for abor- onciliation process and the opposite of fishing. I don’t want them to live in a
tion, as if the health of the baby that the word ‘‘reconciliation’’ itself. This country that is playing the dangerous
is destroyed is inconsequential, not to is division. game of division and hatred for the
mention that half of the babies that Senator BERNIE SANDERS, chairman next 99 years, but a world of hope,
are aborted are female. You cannot of the Senate Budget Committee, said peace, and love. If our country keeps
claim that this issue is one of ‘‘wom- that under this budget, no middle-in- rejecting God, we will only make it
en’s health’’ when that is the case. come family would pay more in taxes. harder for ourselves to accomplish this.
The same sentiment applies to the That is not true. The reconciliation COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF DR. BARRY
phrase ‘‘reproductive freedom’’ that bill includes damaging tax increases, FLINCHBAUGH
was thrown around multiple times. Ex- falling largely on the shoulders of mid- Mr. MANN. Madam Speaker, I rise
plain to me how the process of destroy- dle-income families, small business today to commemorate the life of a
ing an innocent baby resembles free- owners, and family farms. This bill truly great Kansan, Dr. Barry
dom for the baby. It is outrageous to would be the largest tax-and-spend Flinchbaugh, who died last year at the
link abortion and the concept of free- measure in America’s history and age of 78.
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE
dom together. would increase the national debt to $45 Dr. Flinchbaugh taught my ag policy
These are the kinds of deliberate spin trillion by 2031. In addition to the dev- class at Kansas State University,
tactics that attempt to hide the hor- astating spending and tax hikes, it which is the best class I took at col-
rors of abortion from the American would allow the Federal Government lege. He had a larger-than-life de-
people. No set of elaborate talking to intervene even more in our daily meanor; was committed to production
points from pro-abortion advocates can lives and kill countless jobs. agriculture; was involved, at some
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H5512 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 29, 2021
level, in every farm bill going back can be complex, but we owe it to our Our government wouldn’t behave this
over 50 years; and was sharp, witty, and constituents to utilize every resource way unless it was worried about back-
hilarious. Dr. Flinchbaugh did more for to better understand the factors con- lash from leftists who want to open our
Kansas farmers than possibly anyone tributing to suicide. borders and defund the Immigration
else during his lifetime. A critical part in suicide prevention and Customs Enforcement agency.
His expertise in ag policy led him to is equipping ourselves and our commu- The border has been out of control
meet every President from Harry Tru- nities with the resources needed to from the moment Joe Biden stepped
man to George W. Bush. But he wasn’t fight this tragic occurrence. From en- foot in the Oval Office. Month after
interested in notoriety. He was pas- gaging in open conversations about month after month, we hear about Bor-
sionate about his family, his field of mental health to checking on our der Patrol agents encountering hun-
study, and his students, who were his neighbor, there are steps we can all dreds of thousands of migrants at-
legacy and his pride and joy. I was one take to help those in crisis. tempting to illegally enter our coun-
of the 5,000 students Dr. Flinchbaugh September may be Suicide Preven- try. President Biden put Vice President
taught over the span of 49 years, and I tion Month, but community engage- HARRIS in charge of fixing our southern
can picture him now, cigar in hand, ment and prevention efforts should be border, but whatever she is doing to
holding court in his classroom or in his maintained year-round. ‘‘address the root cause of migration’’
office, surrounded by transfixed young I encourage everyone to educate obviously isn’t working.
people, many of whom would later go themselves on the warning signs of sui- Last week, the White House press
on to become leaders in the very field cide, as it could save a life. secretary whined about Republicans
REMEMBERING DON AND MARGIE VARNADOE giving floor speeches about the crisis
they learned from him.
I would like to close with one of his Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam at the border. I say to the press sec-
quotes that I think we all need to hear, Speaker, I rise today with a heavy retary: We wouldn’t need to be down
especially in this deliberative body at heart to remember and honor Don and here raising Hades if your boss would
the present time. He said: ‘‘There are Margie Varnadoe of Glynn County, quit being so soft, start doing his job,
two ways to make public decisions: Georgia, who tragically passed away on and enforce the dadgum border laws.
compromise or dictatorship. There’s September 25. Don and Margie were
aboard Amtrak’s Empire Builder train b 1030
nothing in between.’’
when it derailed near Joplin, Montana. Chaos at the southern border is just
f Don and Margie were known through- one of the many crises of Joe Biden’s
RECOGNIZING JULIAN STANFORD out the community for their service to own creation. I could stand down here
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Glynn County school system. for hours talking about inflation
Chair recognizes the gentleman from Margie was a teacher, a principal, a caused by reckless government spend-
Georgia (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. personnel director, and assistant super- ing, a failed exit from Afghanistan that
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam intendent. She was loved by her stu- left 13 American servicemembers dead,
Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dents and peers for her dedication to including one of my constituents—his
resiliency and the courage of Julian educating our future generations. family lives in my neighborhood—and
Stanford. Julian is a 17-year-old high Don was a retired St. Simons real es- much more.
tate agent and school board member But my point is this, Madam Speak-
school student who was recently in-
for four years. During his term, Don fo- er, Americans across the political spec-
volved in a life-changing accident.
While driving home after work on cused on improving the school system trum see Joe Biden standing idly by
so that all students in Glynn County while this country is being destroyed.
August 21, Julian attempted to avoid
could have a positive learning experi- They think this President is grossly in-
an oncoming vehicle, resulting in para-
ence. competent and incapable of responsibly
lyzing injuries. Julian was transferred Both cared immensely for their com-
to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, running the executive branch. I have
munity, and I am thankful for Don and even talked to Democrats here in Con-
Georgia, where his treatment has been Margie’s impact on Georgia’s First
centered around healing and prayer. gress who are extremely concerned
Congressional District. Their irreplace- about these very issues.
Prior to his accident, Julian was an able presence will be missed by all.
honor roll student and an active leader Serious problems are getting worse,
f yet Joe Biden doesn’t show any inter-
in his high school’s Republican Party.
Known throughout his community for SERIOUS PROBLEMS ARE GETTING est in solving them. Given this Presi-
his laughter and his love of music, WORSE dent’s lack of interest in serving as
Julian’s passion for life is truly inspir- Chief Executive, I can confidently say
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this President is mentally unwell and
ing. Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Despite the extent of his injuries, Ju- unfit for office.
Tennessee (Mr. BURCHETT) for 5 min- It is time for Joe Biden to step down.
lian continues to fight daily with his utes. We need a leader who cares about the
mom by his side. Julian is a living mir- Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, future of this country, not one who
acle whose determination is remark- Joe Biden preached vague, feel-good isn’t even aware of the damage he is
able. messages to voters, like healing our causing.
I am praying for Julian and his fam- country and pursuing bipartisanship, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem-
ily, that he makes a full recovery, and during his campaign for President. In bers are reminded to refrain from en-
I know he will go on to achieve great his victory speech, he ripped off a line gaging in personalities toward the
things. from Barack Obama and said: ‘‘I pledge President.
Julian, we love you and you inspire to be a President who seeks not to di-
us. Keep up the good fight. f
vide but to unify, who doesn’t see red
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION and blue States but a United States.’’ WE MUST SECURE OUR BORDER
MONTH Madam Speaker, these messages were The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam blatant lies. His record 8 months into Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sep- his tenure proves his only intention is Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) for 5 minutes.
tember as National Suicide Prevention to govern on behalf of the Democrat Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I
Month. This important month is an op- Party’s far-left base. rise today to discuss the ongoing bor-
portunity to remember those who have Look at the ongoing farce on our der crisis.
lost their lives to suicide and share re- southern border. The Department of Last week, President Biden’s Home-
ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE
sources to fight the stigma sur- Homeland Security just released thou- land Security Secretary, Alejandro
rounding mental health challenges. sands of unvetted Haitian migrants Mayorkas, told Congress, ‘‘The border
As the tenth leading cause of death into this country, no questions asked. is secure.’’ The facts indicate that this
in the United States, suicide affects Even worse, the President turned his statement was absolutely false.
Americans from all walks of life. The back on Border Patrol agents over that The Biden administration has em-
challenges surrounding mental health bogus horse photo. braced policies to open the southern
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