Congressional Record, Senate — May 26, 2022, S2746
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This is S2746 of the Congressional Record, Senate, May 26, 2022, with interleaved columns. It includes the end of an arms sales notice, Transmittal No. 22-25, a Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance under section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, concerning AIM-9X missiles and the Netherlands. Ms. Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, asks unanimous consent to print a Notice of a Tie Vote under S. Res. 27, stating that the Committee voted on S. 4217, the Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act, on favorably reporting it as amended, 14 ayes to 14 noes. The page also prints the preamble of a resolution on Ukraine that refers to the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances.
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S2746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 26, 2022
The principal contractor will be Raytheon Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Whereas, Ukrainians and Ukrainian Ameri-
Missiles and Defense, Tucson, AZ. There are Sincerely, cans have enriched our communities through
no known offset agreements proposed in con- MARIA CANTWELL, their leadership and contributions in agri-
nection with this potential sale. Chair. culture, business, academia, government and
Implementation of this sale will not re- the arts; and
f
quire the assignment of any U.S. Govern- Whereas, on December 5, 1994, in an effort
ment or contractor representatives to the NOTICE OF A TIE VOTE UNDER S. to solidify security commitments to Ukraine
Netherlands. RES. 27 in return for its nuclear disarmament, the
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- United States, the Russian Federation and
fense readiness as a result of this proposed Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask the United Kingdom signed the Budapest
sale. unanimous consent to print the at- Memorandum on Security Assurances,
TRANSMITTAL NO. 22–25 tached letter in the RECORD. whereby each country pledged to respect the
There being no objection, the mate- independence and sovereignty of Ukraine’s
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
rial was ordered to be printed in the borders while refraining from the threat or
Offer and Acceptance Pursuant to Sec-
Record, as follows: use of force against Ukraine; and
tion 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control
Whereas, over the past 3 decades, the Rus-
Act U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON COM- sian Federation has illegally seized Ukrain-
Annex Item No. vii MERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPOR- ian land in Crimea; armed Russian-backed
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: TATION, separatists, leading to thousands of deaths;
1. The AIM–9X Block II and Block II+ Washington, DC, May 26, 2022. interfered in elections; used chemical weap-
(Plus) Missile (including the Guidance Unit) To the Secretary of the Senate: ons to attempt assassinations; carried out
replaces the AIM–9X Block I Missile configu- S. 4217, the Transportation Fuel Market cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns
ration. The missile includes a high off- Transparency Act, having been referred to abroad; and violated international arms con-
boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure the Committee on Commerce, Science, and trol agreements; and
rejection capability, low drag/high angle of Transportation, with a quorum present, has Whereas, on February 24, 2022, Russian
attack airframe and the ability to integrate voted on the bill as follows: President Vladimir Putin abandoned diplo-
the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The On the question of favorably reporting S. macy and international pleas for peace and
software algorithms are the most sensitive 4217, as amended, 14 ayes to 14 noes. launched an unprovoked military invasion of
portion of the AIM–9X missile. The software In accordance with section 3, paragraph Ukraine; and
continues to be modified via a pre-planned (1)(A) of S. Res. 27 of the 117th Congress, I Whereas, this attack on Ukraine has al-
product improvement (P3I) program in order hereby give notice that the Commerce on ready killed thousands of Ukrainian service
to improve its counter-countermeasure capa- Commerce, Science, and Transportation has members and civilians and caused an urgent
bilities. No software source code or algo- not reported the bill because of a tie vote, international humanitarian crisis; and
rithms will be released. and ask that this notice be printed in the Whereas, President Putin has denied the
2. The highest level of classification of de- Record pursuant to the resolution. existence of Ukraine and seeks to overthrow
fense articles, components and services in- Your assistance is greatly appreciated. the democratically elected government of
cluded in this potential sale is SECRET. Sincerely, Ukraine; and
3. In a technologically advanced adversary MARIA CANTWELL, Whereas, the Russian Federation has fla-
were to obtain knowledge of the specific Chair. grantly violated international law in at-
hardware and software elements, the infor- f tempting to unilaterally create 2 new so-
mation could be used to develop counter- called republics on sovereign Ukrainian ter-
measures that might reduce weapon system UKRAINE ritory; and
effectiveness or be used in the development Mr. KING. Mr. President, today, I ask Whereas, lasting peace and prosperity re-
of a system with similar or advanced capa- quire respect for the sovereignty and terri-
unanimous consent to have printed in torial integrity of countries and respect for
bilities.
4. A determination has been made that the the RECORD the Joint Resolution Ex- human rights; and
Netherlands can provide substantially the pressing Support For The People Of Whereas, the people of Ukraine are now en-
same degree of protection for the sensitive Ukraine which was passed overwhelm- gaged in an armed conflict to defend their
technology being released as the U.S. Gov- ingly by the Maine State Legislature. independence and democratic way of life;
ernment. This sale is necessary in further- Together, we recognize the importance now, therefore, be it
ance of the U.S. foreign policy and national of democratic institutions and values Resolved: That We, the Members of the One
security objectives outlined in the Policy Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now as-
around the world, and we are resolute
Justification. sembled in the Second Regular Session, on
in fighting against the forces of behalf of the people we represent, take this
5. All defense articles and services listed in
this transmittal have been authorized for re- authoritarianism. This joint resolution opportunity to recognize the democratic val-
lease and export to the Government of the reiterates Maine people’s support for ues shared by the people of Maine and the
Netherlands. peace, diplomacy, and the immediate people of Ukraine; and be it further
end to the invasion. Resolved: That the State of Maine stands in
f
There being no objection, the mate- solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they
NOTICE OF A TIE VOTE UNDER S. rial was ordered to be printed in the fight for their freedom; and be it further
RES. 27 Resolved: That the State of Maine con-
RECORD, as follows: demns the unprovoked Russian invasion of
Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask STATE OF MAINE Ukraine and reiterates its support for peace,
unanimous consent to print the at- IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND diplomacy and an immediate end to the in-
tached letter in the RECORD. TWENTY-TWO vasion; and be it further
There being no objection, the mate- JOINT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR Resolved: That the State of Maine recog-
rial was ordered to be printed in the THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE nizes the importance of and commends the
RECORD, as follows: steps the United States has taken so far to
Whereas, Ukraine is the second largest
punish the Russian government for its ac-
U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON COM- country in Europe; and
tions and to offer humanitarian relief to the
MERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPOR- Whereas, on January 21, 1990, more than
Ukrainian people; and be it further
TATION, 300,000 Ukrainians called for unity and inde- Resolved: That the State of Maine encour-
Washington, DC. May 26, 2022. pendence from the Soviet Union by forming ages our citizens to support Ukrainian Amer-
To the Secretary of the Senate: a human chain between the cities of Kyiv icans and the people of Ukraine in their ur-
S. 4145, the Consumer Protection Remedies and Ivano-Frankivsk; and gent time of need; and be it further
Act of 2022, having been referred to the Com- Whereas, after years of oppression, in 1991 Resolved: That suitable copies of this reso-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Ukraine won freedom from the Soviet lution, duly authenticated by the Secretary
tation, with a quorum present, has voted on Union’s totalitarian dictatorship because of of State, be transmitted to the Honorable
the bill as follows: the Ukrainians’ love of liberty; and Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United
On the question of favorably reporting S. Whereas, Ukraine is a sovereign nation,
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States, and each Member of the Maine Con-
4145, as amended, 14 ayes to 14 noes. and the United States and Ukraine have been gressional Delegation.
In accordance with section 3, paragraph partners since Ukraine declared its inde-
(1)(A) of S. Res. 27 of the 117th Congress, I pendence from the Soviet Union more than f
hereby give notice that the Commerce on 30 years ago; and VOTE EXPLANATION
Commerce, Science, and Transportation has Whereas, the people of Maine and the peo-
not reported the bill because of a tie vote, ple of Ukraine share a commitment to de- Ms. ROSEN. Mr. President, on May
and ask that this notice be printed in the mocracy, human rights and the rule of law; 17, 2022, I missed rollcall votes Nos. 179,
Record pursuant to the resolution. and 180, and 181 while traveling to my
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May 26, 2022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2747
daughter’s graduation from law school. vote No. 193, cloture on the nomination standing leadership and unwavering
Had I been present, I would have voted of Stephanie Davis to be U.S. Circuit support of the missions of the U.S.
yea on rollcall vote No. 179, cloture on Judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Navy. I especially recognize his patient
the nomination of Jennifer Rochon to Appeals. and supportive family, his wife Mrs.
be U.S. District Judge for the Southern f Paurenia Patrick and his children,
District of New York; yea on rollcall Sara, Chase, Jr., Harry, and Oliver. I
vote No. 180, cloture on the nomination TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL CHASE
wish this Navy family ‘‘fair winds and
of Trina Thompson to be U.S. District DAVID PATRICK
following seas.’’
Judge for the Northern District of Cali- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today, I f
fornia; and yea on rollcall vote No. 181, honor a superb leader, liaison and war-
cloture on the nomination of Sunshine rior. After 2 years of service as Direc- TRIBUTE TO LEE J. LOFTHUS
Sykes to be U.S. District Judge for the tor of the Navy Senate Liaison Office, Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I rise
Central District of California. Chase Patrick is deservedly moving on today to express my appreciation for a
On May 18, 2022, I missed rollcall and assuming the responsibilities of a dedicated public servant, Mr. LEE J.
votes Nos. 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, rear admiral, lower half. I believe it is Lofthus of Maryland, who is retiring
and 189 while attending my daughter’s fitting to recognize Admiral Patrick’s after nearly 40 years of public service
graduation from law school. Had I been distinguished service and dedication to at the U.S. Department of Justice.
present, I would have voted yea on roll- fostering the relationship between the Lee received his MBA from American
call vote No. 182, confirmation of Jen- U.S. Navy and the Senate. University in 1982 and joined the De-
nifer Rochon to be U.S. District Judge While I was just starting my time in partment shortly thereafter. Since
for the Southern District of New York; the Senate in 1994, Admiral Patrick then, he has served in a number of posi-
yea on rollcall vote No. 183, cloture on was graduating from the University of tions, including the last 16 years as its
the nomination of Barbara Leaf to be Virginia that same year. He showed his Assistant Attorney General for Admin-
Assistant Secretary of State for Near value quickly upon joining the Navy istration, the highest ranking career
East Affairs; yea on rollcall vote No. and has been consistently relied upon position at the Department of Justice.
184, confirming Barbara Leaf to be As- for his exceptional leadership and un- In this role, he has been responsible for
sistant Secretary of State for Near paralleled work ethic. A surface war- many duties, including serving as the
East Affairs; yea on rollcall vote No. fare officer by designation, Admiral Department’s chief financial officer,
185, cloture on the nomination of Eliza- Patrick has led our Nation’s young leading its financial reporting, annual
beth Watson to be an Assistant Sec- men and women on shore and at sea, financial statement, budget formula-
retary of Labor; yea on rollcall vote most prominently in command of USS tion and execution, accounting oper-
No. 186, confirming Elizabeth Watson Chafee (DDG–90), where the Navy se- ations, asset forfeiture fund support
to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor; lected him to receive the Vice Admiral and debt management support. As As-
yea on rollcall vote No. 187, confirming Stockdale Award for Inspirational sistant Attorney General, he has also
Trina Thompson to be U.S. District Leadership and Commander Destroyer been the Department’s chief ethics offi-
Judge for the Northern District of Cali- Squadron 50 and Task Force 55. cial while also overseeing its facilities,
fornia; yea on rollcall vote No. 188, con- Admiral Patrick has excelled in nu- procurement, human resources, and
firming Sunshine Sykes to be U.S. Dis- merous other leadership positions in planning. Lee also served as the De-
trict Judge for the Central District of the Navy, most recently as the director partment of Justice career Agency
California; and yea on rollcall vote No. of the Navy Senate Liaison. In Wash- Transition Director for every Presi-
189, confirming Christopher Lowman to ington, DC, and around the globe, Ad- dential transition since 2008. His lead-
be Assistant Secretary of Defense. miral Patrick filled the role that was ership has been essential to the Depart-
On May 19, 2022, I missed rollcall initially created and held by the late ment’s operations.
votes Nos. 190, 191, 192, and 193 while at- Senator John McCain after his return I know Lee from his role as the top
tending my daughter’s graduation from from Vietnam as a Navy Captain. Dec- Department of Justice liaison with the
law school. Had I been present, I would ades later, Admiral Patrick had the job House and Senate Appropriations Com-
have voted yea on rollcall votes Nos. of leading the Navy Senate Liaison Of- mittees. In my time as both chairman
190 and 191, cloture and final passage, fice through the COVID–19 pandemic, and ranking member of the Senate
respectively, of H.R. 7691, the Addi- relentlessly coordinating congressional Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re-
tional Ukraine Supplemental Appro- delegations for our Members and our lated Agencies Subcommittee, I have
priations Act of 2022. Since the begin- staffs during the most troubling of seen firsthand Lee’s deft understanding
ning of Russia’s brutal war, I have been times and ensuring continuity between and management of the congressional
a strong supporter of additional aid to this Chamber and the U.S. Navy. appropriations process. He has been an
Ukraine, and I am glad that this legis- Over the course of the last few years, asset to both the Department and the
lation passed the Senate with broad, Admiral Patrick led six congressional Appropriations Committees and will be
bipartisan support. delegations to 10 different countries. missed by all of those who have worked
Had I been present on May 19, I also He escorted over half of the Members of with and for him.
would have voted yea on rollcall vote this Chamber on travel and became a Lee has many interests outside of his
No. 192, cloture on the motion to pro- trusted adviser and friend to many of work, and he will now have the oppor-
ceed to S. 4008, the Small Business us. I have had the pleasure of traveling tunity to focus more time on those in-
COVID Relief Act of 2022. This impor- with Admiral Patrick on several trips, terests, foremost among those his wife
tant bipartisan legislation would have including his first trip as director of Dawn and his sons Mike and Austin. I
provided over $40 billion in COVID re- the Navy Senate Liaison Office. He dis- also expect Lee will dedicate more
lief to support restaurants, live enter- tinguished himself by going above and time to caring for animals, including
tainment venues, and other struggling beyond the call of duty to facilitate his affinity for dachshunds and his oc-
small businesses. I have been a long- and successfully execute each and casional adoption of a wayward bird.
time supporter of replenishing the Res- every congressional delegation, despite Lee may even find some time to in-
taurant Revitalization Fund and pro- any number of weather, aircraft, and dulge his devotion to Bob Dylan.
viding more aid to small businesses, so diplomatic challenges. The one activity to which I am cer-
I was extremely disappointed that the This month, Admiral Patrick departs tain Lee will be devoting his time is
Washington for Naples, Italy, to serve enhancing his status as one of the Na-
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ning debate on S. 4008. I will continue as the director of Maritime Head- tion’s leading numismatists. Lee’s role
to be a champion for Nevada’s res- quarters, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Af- as the Department of Justice’s CFO
taurants and small businesses, working rica and Sixth Fleet. This Chamber makes even more sense once you learn
to make sure they get the resources will feel Admiral Patrick’s absence. I that he has long been a nationally rec-
needed to get back on their feet. join many past and present Members of ognized, published, and award-winning
Finally, had I been present on May Congress in my gratitude and apprecia- expert on U.S. paper currency. Lee’s
19, I would have voted yea on rollcall tion to Admiral Patrick for his out- particular emphasis is on National
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