Congressional Record, Extensions of Remarks, October 22, 2021: Page E1136
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Page E1136 of the Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks for October 22, 2021, in interleaved columns. One tribute sends condolences and prayers for Bob and his family, and another credits County Commissioner Vicari, Library Director Quinn and Library Commission Chairwoman Scaturro for developing a library space for children. A speech to a conference on accountability for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners in Iran says the speaker joins the cause and criticizes the installation of Ebrahim Raisi as Iran's latest president, which is the speaker's view.
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E1136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 22, 2021
I am praying for Bob and send my deepest In addition to County Commissioner Vicari, called President. You are rightly gathered at
condolences to his family. May the memory of Library Director Quinn and Library Commis- this conference with the theme of demanding
his legacy and good humor live on, and may sion Chairwoman Scaturro, other key individ- that he be held accountable for what hap-
pened in 1988, the massacre of political pris-
he rest in peace. uals who must be credited in the development
oners inside of Iran. And I want each of you
f and completion of the space include: Library to know today that I join with you in your
Commissioner Susan Hutler; Assistant Library cause!
OPENING OF THE JOSEPH H. Director Sara Siegler; Facilities Manager Joe I came to know Raisi when I was the CIA
VICARI SENSORY SPACE Cahill; Assistant Facilities Managers Michael Director. He should be prosecuted; not to-
Erickson and Barry DePaul; Toms River morrow; not next week; not next year. Pros-
HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Branch Chief Librarian Rachel Lavoie-Dohn; ecute him now.
OF NEW JERSEY And of course, I will talk more about this.
Jackson Branch Librarian Wendi Smolowitz, But I support a free Iran! Bless you for stay-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chair of the Library’s Autism Resources Com- ing in the fight.
Friday, October 22, 2021 mittee, and Administrative Clerk Kelly Nichols. Make no mistake, Make no mistake.
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, Nearly twenty-five years ago, Ocean County Ebrahim Raisi, himself is personally respon-
earlier this week in my district in Ocean Coun- residents, Bobbie and Billy Gallagher, parents sible for the mass execution of thousands of
with two small children with autism, reached Iranian political prisoners, names of over
ty, New Jersey, family members, friends, and 5,000 have been published. The bodies of these
service providers for children with autism out to me looking for help and underscoring
brave men and women were dumped in un-
marked the official opening of the Joseph H. the fact that the federal government was doing
marked graves. And Because Iran has never,
Vicari Sensory Space inside the Toms River next to nothing in providing support for re- and likely under this regime will never allow
Branch of the Ocean County Library system. search, early education intervention and treat- an investigation into these killings, we do
Like so many worthwhile endeavors across ments for children with autism. Armed with not know the true number of Iranians who
our country, this project had been slowed—but data and their own research, the Gallaghers were murdered. But it is almost certainly
not stopped—by the impact of COVID–19. helped me win approval of landmark federal more than the 5,000 list of names that we
legislation, the ASSURE Act of 2000—to cre- have.
Originally due to open earlier this year, this Your actions, our actions supporting our
Sensory Space is now fully operational and ate a comprehensive federal program to com-
love of the Iranian people must begin by
providing a new hub to boost learning experi- bat autism. holding Ebrahim Raisi accountable for his
ences for children with autism. Since then, Congress has enacted three ad- crimes against humanity. Remember he
Housed within the heart of the main branch ditional comprehensive laws I have written to wasn’t an advisor; he wasn’t a foot soldier.
of the county library system, the Joseph H. provide significant federal resources for re- He was an executioner.
Vicari Sensory Space has been carefully de- search, education, and early intervention for I know there are those in the audience who
children with autism. My most recent law, have family that were killed in Raisi’s mas-
signed and supplied with special learning tools
known as the Autism CARES Act of 2019, au- sacre. Too, some of you have loved one and
to help develop the senses, encourage com- friends currently imprisoned, in Evin and
munication and social interactions, relieve thorized $1.8 billion through 2024 for research
elsewhere in Iran, and some, who have had
stress and anxiety, and promote calmness and grants, awareness programs, surveillance, loved ones simply disappeared or worse. We
well-being in children with autism. The Sen- early detection and intervention, parental sup- will never forget any of them and will pray
sory Space offers a comfortable place and port and training for health care professionals. for you and each of them.
sends a positive message to people with vary- And for the first time, my new law will expand You know this character Ebrahim Raisi is
federal support to adults with autism. exactly who Khamenei wants as President—
ing degrees of sensory processing abilities
Over the last two decades, the support sys- someone who will do his bidding. Someone
who might feel inhibited in social environ- willing to brutalize and slaughter the Ira-
ments. tems for children and families with autism has
nian people at his command. This is not
Having toured the new facility this spring grown nationwide, with many community orga-
moving forward. It is moving backwards.
with Ocean County Commissioner Joseph nizations leading the way. It is only those who are resisting, both in-
Vicari, Ocean County Library Director Susan I am deeply grateful for the innovative, local side and out, who provide the hope for Iran.
Quinn and Ocean County Library Commission grassroots efforts here in Ocean County—es- That is why this gathering and the work you
Chair Ruthanne Scaturro and several dedi- pecially and including the Joseph H. Vicari do today is so important.
Sensory Space, with its pioneering, state-of- The contrast between a government that
cated library officials, I am confident that this serves its people rather than subjugates
space will not only serve those who visit ex- the-art facility that will attract and support indi-
them is incredibly stark. We can see it. That
ceptionally well, but will also inspire and serve viduals with autism and his or her caregivers
should be all of our inspiration for freedom
as a model of how a community can expand for many years to come. for the Iranian people.
learning opportunities and accommodate chil- f It’s has been almost eight months since I
dren on the autism spectrum. left office as the Secretary of State. When
SECRETARY OF STATE MIKE we left as Secretary of State, Iran was more
The Sensory Space includes such innova-
POMPEO FREE IRAN SPEECH isolated and the regime as weak than ever.
tive features as:
However, I must say I’ve watched the events
A touching wall that uses musical sounds,
shapes, numbers and colors for visual and au- HON. DON BACON of the past weeks and months and I worry
that events in Afghanistan and the posture
ditory stimulation. OF NEBRASKA
of the current administration are allowing
A sensory canopy of billowing, magnetic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the regime to get ‘‘off the mat’’ and re-
fabrics that create an impression of clouds Friday, October 22, 2021 strengthen. I know the Iranian people do not
overhead. want that. That is why we must keep pres-
LED illuminators for aid in color recognition, Mr. BACON. Madam Speaker, I rise today sure on our representatives to forgo renego-
sensory stimulation and visual attention. to include in the RECORD the following remarks tiating the nuclear deal and avoid paying
An ocean wave ceiling projector, which by Michael R. Pompeo. former Secretary of Iran ransom to either re-enter that deal or
combines ambient or customizable audio with State of the United States. Secretary Pompeo because they believe it would be a show of
addressed the ‘‘Support Free Iran, U.S. To ‘‘good will.’’ Good will is not something a
colorful light effects to enhance relaxation.
Hold Ebrahim Raisi Accountable for the 1988 terrorist regime understands. We must also
A bubble tube calming device that cycles ensure that advancements in the Iranian nu-
through hundreds of different shades of color. Massacre’’ on Monday, September 20, 2021,
clear program are strictly monitored, and
An LED light table and colorful jigsaw play in Washington, D.C. Below is Secretary action taken whether that’s by the United
box, which illustrates the effects of colors and Pompeo’s speech. States, other western nations or by the IAEA
light on everyday objects and passively en- ‘‘Thank you all so much. That’s an amaz- to ensure that they don’t just run out the
hances creative ability. ing welcome I hope you are as happy after clock on the path not only to a nuclear
A fiber optic color-changing light waterfall, my remarks. I think you will. weapon but to a full nuclear program.
I must say, over the last year or so of the
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providing tactile stimulation through touch and Thank you, Amir, for that kind introduc-
tion. It is such a blessing for me to be with pandemic the Iranian regime has used the
manipulation, and visual impressions of
you all today. It is a special gathering that coronavirus to continue crackdown on its
changing, bending lights. we can all be together to talk about an enor- own citizens. Its actions are not only igno-
A colorful mat with matching cubes to build mous threat to the world and to freedom lov- rant but malevolent. They have used the
color recognition, stimulate imagination, exer- ing people. It’s truly an honor. pandemic to extinguish uprisings and subdue
cise gross motor skills and develop spatial Since I last spoke to you Ebrahim Raisi the Iranian people. This is totally unaccept-
reasoning. was formally installed as Iran’s latest so- able.
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