Roger Marshall

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Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the impeachment of the legitimately elected President of the United States. Enough. Madam Speaker, for the love of this country, enough. Enough of this impeachment circus. Enough of these sham witch hunts. I am voting ``no'' because the President has done nothing wrong. The only thing that President Trump is guilty of is doing the things he said he would do; and if my Democrat colleagues were honest, they would tell us the only thing President Trump is guilty of is not being Hillary Clinton. The only party guilty of obstruction, abuse of power, or whatever focus group terms they are using today is the party on the other side of this aisle. They are obstructing the will of the American people. They are obstructing the very foundations of our country. By politically weaponizing impeachment, they have dangerously shattered precedent and abused our Constitution. They, alone, will bear this responsibility. Madam Speaker, they will fail, and it is no wonder the American people don't trust this body. It is past time to be done with this circus and get to the work that matters, like securing our borders and passing trade deals. I will vote ``no'' and encourage this body to move on from this heartbreaking, disgraceful day to things that actually matter.

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Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, I thank Congressman Carter for his leadership as a community pharmacist. You and I have worked together in different cities but on the same projects trying to help patients out. And here we are gathered in Congress now for this same purpose. I thought I might talk about Alzheimer's disease for a little bit this evening. It is hard to imagine that over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. And I bet there is not a person in this room, a person at home watching, that doesn't have a loved one that they have watched them suffer and go through the stages of Alzheimer's disease--5 million Americans. And it is hard to imagine, in three decades we are going to have 14 million Americans with Alzheimer's. For the sake of humanity, we need a drug to cure this. And you and I both know that we are truly this close, that there are medications in the pipeline that are going to help treat Alzheimer's. The economic impact of this disease on our country is also extraordinary. Right now, we are spending about $300 billion a year treating Alzheimer's patients. Again, in three decades, it is going to be over a trillion dollars a year. A medication that would cure Alzheimer's is going to save this country, literally, trillions of dollars. When I go back home, people ask me a couple of things. Number one is, they want us to lower the cost of healthcare, to lower the cost of prescription drugs. But they also want us to balance the Federal budget. If we are ever going to be able to balance the Federal budget, we have to start driving the cost of healthcare down. And innovation is the way that we are going to do this. I hope everybody understands that the Democrats' H.R. 3 does just the opposite. By their price fixing, they are going to stop innovation. Drugs that are going to cure Alzheimer's are never going to come, and I haven't even started talking about hepatitis. When you and I were in college, and in medical school and pharmacy school, there weren't cures for hepatitis, but now we have vaccines for it. Hepatitis C was a death sentence. Now we have medication, a medication you take, one pill a week for 12 weeks--95 percent cure of hepatitis. So that patient that was going to end up with a liver transplant that was going to cost $500,000, we have cured them with an outpatient medicine. I think about all the cures for cancer, CAR-T cell therapy, new innovations out there, spinal muscular atrophy--so many things-- cortical blindness. For the sake of humanity, we cannot let H.R. 3 happen. We need H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. That is what is going to drive down the cost of healthcare and bring great solutions, great new innovation to this country. And again, Madam Speaker, I thank Congressman Carter for leading on this very important issue.

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Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this week is pet week in our office, to celebrate our furry companions and the happiness they bring to our lives. In this spirit, this is an opportunity to recognize that the pet food industry is simply huge for Kansas. Pet food manufacturers in the animal health corridor stretching from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, and from Emporia, Kansas, to Omaha, Nebraska, account for more than half of all pet industry sales in the United States and provide thousands of jobs to Kansans. Many of our State's finest agriculture commodities go into our domestic animal food production network. As companion animal pet products gain a larger foothold in the overall food market, it is vital we continue to do all we can to capitalize on that growth and deliver high-paying new jobs for Kansas and encourage the development of the industry to not only benefit our farmers but all of Kansas. Aside from the obvious economic reasons to support the pet food industry in our State, there are genuine benefits of companion animals to humans. Pet ownership has grown for a reason. Many studies show that having a companion animal, a pet, in the home can reduce depression and blood pressure and provide other mental health benefits. Additionally, there is incredible work being done with companion animals for our military servicemembers when they return home suffering from PTSD and other mental and physical challenges. Some of the most successful and innovative pet companies in the world are in Kansas, incorporating our agriculture products in their pet food supply. There is a direct link between the pet food industry and the Kansas economy, and I will continue to work to expand those opportunities for the industry, both domestically and, very importantly, internationally. The House has a chance to secure and encourage pet innovation going on across the country. We look forward to that market growing.

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this week, I hope and I pray that we are on the verge of passing the United States-Mexico-Canada trade deal, a deal that will literally mean millions of dollars in new market opportunities for Kansas agriculture products, new customs and trade rules for our small businesses, and thousands of new jobs for Kansas that will allow more goods and materials to be manufactured in this great country. Today, once again, I join nearly 160 of my colleagues in signing a letter urging Speaker Pelosi to hold a vote on this trade agreement. The agreement will set farmers, ranchers, workers, and businesses in Kansas up for long-term success. This will lead to more exports, more jobs, and higher wages. It would be a great Christmas present for all of Kansas and for all the hardworking Americans across this great Nation. With now just 2 weeks remaining, the House has so far squandered this entire first session of the 116th Congress. There is no excuse for holding a trade agreement up that is expected to create 176,000 jobs, deliver a $70 billion boost to our economy, and make us stronger in our trade negotiations with China. Speaker Pelosi, I beg you, stop putting politics ahead of our producers. The House has a great chance to secure a victory for the American people. Let's deliver a win for our economy, pass the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, and give America a great Christmas present this year. Celebrating the Companionship of Pets

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Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this week is Second Amendment Week in our office to celebrate our God-given right to keep and bear arms. Each year at the start of the hunting season, I can't wait to get out in the field and enjoy one of my very favorite pastimes. Hunting is an American tradition shared across generations; and this Thanksgiving weekend I was able to sneak away with my oldest son to go duck hunting near our home in Great Bend. Mr. Speaker, I have to tell you, I have never seen so many ducks. The folks at D.U., all the conservation groups are doing an incredible job. Many Kansans use firearms for hunting, but also, in many of our most rural parts of the State, carrying a firearm can be the difference between life and death. In over 70 counties in Kansas, the closest law enforcement officer is often 30 minutes to an hour away; and, thus, you may need a firearm to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. In both rural and urban areas, many Kansans responsibly open or conceal carry on a daily basis for self-defense. Many more Kansans keep a gun for home defense as well, maybe locked away in a master bedroom or in a safe down in the basement. Whether it be a handgun, rifle, or shotgun, whatever a citizen's firearm of choice, the right to defend ourselves must not be infringed upon. As I represent Kansas in Congress, I remain staunchly opposed to any laws restricting what kind of firearms a law-abiding citizen can buy or keep in their possession. Any politician trying to implement mandatory buyback programs, which I really call gun confiscations, or unconstitutional red flag laws in Congress will be met with a groundswell of opposition because these types of laws violate our Second Amendment rights. In Congress, we need to keep fighting for programs that address the underlying cause of gun violence, which is mental illness, to reach out to those who are struggling so they can get the proper care and attention early so they don't fall through the cracks and harm themselves or others. We also need to make sure our existing background check system is working properly to continue to prevent tragedies, while not infringing on the rights of mentally stable, law-abiding citizens. The solutions to preventing gun violence can be found at dinner tables, in our churches, and in our communities. Individually, we must practice and promote responsible gun ownership while collectively ensuring every law-abiding citizen's Second Amendment right is upheld with due process. Gun ownership and hunting have been a tradition for my family and for this great land for many generations, each one passing on their knowledge and skills to the next. That is our way of life in Kansas. We must continue to uphold it and our constitutional right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense and individual freedom. Pass USMCA Now

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this week, House Republicans produced our report showing specific facts that dismantle the Democrats' claims on impeachment. This evidence shows: Number one, President Trump has a deep-seated, genuine, and reasonable skepticism of Ukraine due to its history of pervasive corruption; Number two, the evidence does not establish that President Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate Burisma Holdings, Vice President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, or Ukrainian influence in the 2016 election for the purpose of benefiting him in the 2020 election; and Number three, the evidence does not support that President Trump covered up the substance of his telephone conversation with President Zelensky by restricting access to the call summary. Speaker Pelosi previously said that the conditions for impeachment must be ``overwhelming'' and ``bipartisan.'' Currently, there is only bipartisan support in opposition to impeachment. I guess the facts really don't matter, and Democrats moving forward show that this is all about politics.

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, today marks more than 1 year since President Trump signed the USMCA trade agreement, and it is still collecting dust on Speaker Pelosi's desk. That is an entire year that Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats have made Kansas businesses, farmers, ranchers, and workers wait. There is no excuse for holding up this trade agreement, which is expected to create 176,000 jobs across America and deliver a $70 billion boost to our United States economy. In Kansas, it would mean thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars. This agreement will make us stronger in our next trade negotiations with China as well. With all due respect, Speaker Pelosi, there are no more excuses. It is time. Let's deliver a win for our economy and pass USMCA now. Impeachment is All About Politics

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Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from California (Mr. McClintock) for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today humbled and a bit emotional in support of the First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act, also known as the FIRST Act. The FIRST Act modifies the First Infantry Division Monument to include and honor the names of 660 brave soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The First Infantry Division Monument, located in President's Park, west of the White House, was first conceived by the Society of the 1st Infantry Division to commemorate the lives of soldiers killed serving our country during World War I. Over the years, a total of 12,949 names of fallen soldiers have been inscribed and commemorated on this monument, but it will now take an act of Congress to honor the sacrifices of those 660 recently fallen soldiers and give their families a hallowed place for remembrance. Throughout history, when the President had decided to send troops into harm's way to protect American lives and uphold American values, he has almost always called upon the 1st Infantry Division. Indeed the 1st Infantry Division, more commonly known as ``The Big Red One,'' has a heroic and storied past. Established in 1917, the Division celebrated their 102nd anniversary earlier this year, and since 1955, has called Fort Riley, Kansas, its home. Over the years, the soldiers of The Big Red One have fought in World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the Vietnam war, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the Balkans peacekeeping missions, the war on terror, and as of today, multiple operations around the globe. Always first into battle, the Division fired the very first American shots of World War I, providing the United States its first victory in the war to end all wars at the Battle of Cantigny, France. Despite suffering more than 1,000 casualties, the 1st Infantry Division bravely captured the village from German forces, defended it against repeated counterattacks, and bolstered the morale of the Allies. The Division returned home in September 1919 with 5 medals of honor. Next, in World War II, the 1st Infantry Division led the way during the Allied invasion of North Africa, leading to the defeat of the Axis Afrika Korps and capturing over 250,000 soldiers. The Division then departed for the invasion of Sicily, after a specific request from Lieutenant General George ``Old Blood and Guts'' Patton. There they faced fierce mountain combat and suffered heavy casualties, with some units losing over half their fighting strength. The 1st Infantry Division would then return to England in preparation for the Invasion of Normandy. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, soldiers from The Big Red One would once again lead the assault on German forces in landings at Omaha Beach. They would then go on to fight a continuous offensive across France and into Germany, suffering over 20,000 casualties throughout the war. After the war, the 1st Infantry Division provided protection for occupied Germany and maintained security at the Nuremberg trials. The Division played a pivotal role in World War II and would return home with 16 members being awarded the Medal of Honor. The 1st Infantry Division has been active all over the world, assisting in combat and humanitarian missions for over 100 years. Since the Division's establishment, more than 13,000 soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division have lost their lives in battle. Today, soldiers from the Division stand at the ready in over 15 countries. We sleep peacefully here at home because they stand at the ready abroad. It is our duty as Members of Congress to ensure these fallen soldiers are not forgotten by passing the FIRST Act and allowing the inclusion of the names of these 660 fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I am proud to represent them as they continue to exemplify their motto: ``No mission too difficult, no sacrifice too great. Duty first.''

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Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, Kansas is known as the air capital of the world, manufacturing up to 70 percent of the world's embedded aircraft fleet, while creating nearly 50,000 jobs and approximately $10 billion in economic output. Growing up just outside of Wichita, I was well aware of the impact and importance the aviation industry had in my State. Today, as a U.S. Congressman, I have had the pleasure of seeing the evolution of the aerospace industry in Kansas and the continued impact this sector has on our district and the State. This week, our office is celebrating America's superiority in the aerospace sector and Kansas' role in that industry. From the manufacturing of 747s by Spirit AeroSystems, to aviation safety research at the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University, to drone technology development at the Kansas State Polytechnic in Salina, communities across Kansas have benefited from the past, present, and future needs of the aerospace industry. Since the industry's inception, the United States has been a world leader in aviation research and innovation. But other countries are rapidly gaining speed. It is essential that we maintain our competitive advantage, not only for continued economic growth in Kansas but for our national security and the sustained evolution of space and science technologies. I have seen the impact this sector has had on my State, and I am proud to support the many people, businesses, and organizations involved in making the aerospace industry so dynamic and innovative. Thanksgiving Week

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, I had the pleasure of joining Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in Kansas City to celebrate the relocation of two of USDA's research agencies to the heartland. This move will save the country's taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars in rent and upkeep over the next decade. It will place the agriculture resource center within a 3-hour drive of 19 land-grant colleges, creating synergies in efficiency and research, thus getting more research to our agriculture producers more quickly. From Columbia, Missouri, to Kansas City, to Manhattan, Kansas, to Lincoln, Nebraska, over 300 animal and pet health-related companies dot the landscape. This area is already known worldwide as the animal health corridor and now accounts for over 50 percent of the total worldwide animal health, diagnostics, and pet food sales. By relocating the Department of Agriculture's agriculture research agencies NIFA and ERS to the center of the animal health corridor, and with NBAF's construction in Manhattan, Kansas, near completion, the Kansas-Missouri partnership will truly be the world's leading corridor for agriculture research as well. This relocation places USDA research where it belongs, in the heart of the world's agriculture industry and close to our land-grant colleges, which all fuel and modernize the agriculture industry. I often brag that I represent the largest agriculture-producing congressional district in America, a brag that I am going to keep repeating until someone knocks me off that hill. But today, I want to emphasize how important agriculture is to metropolitan areas like Kansas City. In the Kansas City metro area, agriculture, food, and food processing support over 100,000 jobs, or 7 percent of the entire workforce in the area. These industries provide a total economic contribution of over $29 billion, roughly 22 percent of the local Kansas City metro economy. As an example of the importance of agriculture to the area, I can point to the BNSF facility, where we export 10 million pounds of protein every week. Also, the DeLong Company elevator exports nearly 300,000 tons of soybeans and dried distillers grains yearly. Guess what? All these commodities, all these products, are grown in my home district, the big First District of Kansas. The Kansas City metro area is home to several international grain trading companies, including Bartlett Grain, ADM, Cargill, Grain Craft, Scoular Company, and many others. Seaboard Foods calls Kansas City its home as well. A big thanks to Secretary Perdue for his leadership, for all he does for agriculture, for being a voice of hope to all agriculture producers, and for fighting to keep new markets open. And a big thanks to President Trump for his leadership, for his faith in the heartland, and for making this bold move. Kansas and Missouri will make this the agriculture research corridor for the world. Celebrating Kansas as World Air Capital

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, Thanksgiving is only a week away, and it is good to have a reminder for myself and everyone to take a moment to recognize the many blessings we enjoy as Americans. Our Founding Fathers bestowed upon us a Constitution and a Bill of Rights unlike anything any other country has created. Americans enjoy not only freedom to worship our God, but to enjoy the protections of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This country has allowed a Kansas farm kid like me to live the American Dream, to not only go to college and to medical school, but to raise a wonderful family and enjoy a successful career practicing medicine, serving in our Nation's military, and, now, serving our Nation and my hometown and my home State in our Capitol. America is a country of opportunity, self-determination, and the freedom to choose your own path.

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Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Military Week in my office, I would like to take a moment to highlight improvements made to our VA healthcare system by the VA MISSION Act. This week, our office partnered with Newman Regional Health Center in Emporia to host a community forum to share information about healthcare options available to veterans through the VA MISSION Act, which went into effect June 6. Since being implemented, the VA MISSION Act has benefited thousands of veterans in Kansas greatly, allowing them the option to get care at home. In rural Kansas, it can be costly and burdensome for many veterans to travel to a nearby VA facility which might be as many as 2 to 3 hours away. The MISSION Act enables them to seek the care they want from a provider closer to home. We must continue to empower our veterans, providing them with the choice they need to receive the care they deserve, the care we promised them all. Thanks to Congress and the work of the Trump administration, we are taking steps to provide our veterans the very best of care because they deserve nothing less.

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday, a disaster declaration was issued for Cheyenne County in northwest Kansas after a series of grass fires broke out between St. Francis and Wheeler. Thanks to fast-acting volunteers and the National Guard, many homes, farms, and, most importantly, families were kept safe. Even pheasant hunters out on opening day pitched in to help fight the fires. Time and time again, rural Kansans rise to the occasion and the challenges to provide for their communities' needs without a moment's notice. That is what Kansans do. These are Kansas values. Thank you to all the first responders, the troops, and the citizen volunteers who bravely responded to put out these fires in Cheyenne County. Thank you for helping take care of your neighbors. Highlighting Improvements to VA Healthcare System

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this week, House Democrats began the public hearing phase of their partisan impeachment sham, which continues in a completely unfair, unjust, and unprecedented manner. There are at least four indisputable pieces of evidence showing no high crime or misdemeanor committed by the President. Number one, the July 25 call summary, the best evidence of the conversation, shows no evidence of pressure or conditions. Number two, President Zelensky and President Trump have both said there was no pressure on the call. Number three, the Ukrainian Government was not aware of a hold on U.S. assistance at the time of the July 25 call. Number four, President Trump met with President Zelensky, and the U.S. assistance flowed to Ukraine in September 2019, without Ukraine investigating President Trump's concern for corruption. Mr. Speaker, there is no objective evidence to undo the votes of 63 million Americans. Not only do the Democrats and their leadership ignore the facts in order to impeach President Trump, but they are also ignoring the American people by failing to get anything done. Republicans stand at the ready to pass USMCA, secure our border, and create a bipartisan plan to lower prescription drug costs. Sadly, Democrats intend to deny the American people such progress. Commemorating Service During Military Week

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, last week, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced another round of market facilitation payments to help farmers and ranchers deal with the continued impacts of ongoing trade disruptions. President Trump is delivering on his promise to help agriculture producers while he works to open new markets and deliver free, fair, and reciprocal trade agreements for farmers and ranchers. While these payments serve only as a short-term solution, a Band-Aid, President Trump and USTR continue to fight, both day and night, to secure a deal with China. I also want to give a special shout-out and thanks to Farm Service Agency State Executive Director for Kansas David Schemm, my good friend. David and the men and women of Kansas' 105 FSA county offices work tirelessly to process tens of thousands of MFP applications for Kansas farmers. Thank you, David, and your team, for all you do for Kansas agriculture. Impeachment Evidence Shows No High Crime or Misdemeanor

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Veterans Day, this week is Military Week for our office. This week, we will honor the sacrifices of those who have and are currently serving in America's armed forces. This year, our office took part in the 2019 Veteran History Project to give our Nation's heroes a platform to tell their stories. This project will allow future generations to hear directly from veterans to better understand their realities, the personal sacrifices of war, and the importance of public service. For this project, our office interviewed three constituents from the Big First District about their military service. All three gentlemen not only served their country overseas but returned home to make lasting impacts on their communities and create a better Kansas for all of us. Listening to these veterans' stories of sacrifice and bravery is quite inspiring. Thank you to each of these fine gentlemen for your service, for your families' sacrifices, and for sharing your stories for future generations. Fighting Northwest Kansas Wildfires

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Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this morning I want to applaud the efforts of my colleagues across the aisle on their efforts and the United States trade team for getting closer to approving the USMCA trade agreement. I remain very optimistic that we can get this passed in Congress and that we can get this done this fall. It is time to deliver the USMCA agreement for Kansas. We have waited over a year, and it is now time to pass this agreement. This agreement will mean thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars of increased exports for Kansas. Today I want to remind the Speaker of the importance of the USMCA deal and to please bring it to the floor where we can vote on it and deliver for America. China Trade War

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, last week the biggest news in Congress was overshadowed by an impeachment circus. The Republican Study Committee and our task force introduced a framework for personalized, affordable healthcare. Mr. Speaker, our current healthcare system is broken. It is simply not working. Healthcare costs are out of control, and it is time we modernize it. We promise to all of America that we will deliver personalized healthcare where you and your doctor will remain in control of your healthcare. This is phase one of a two-phase plan which will protect vulnerable Americans with preexisting conditions, chronic illnesses, and serious health issues while reducing premiums, deductibles, and overall healthcare costs. Personally, I can't wait to continue working on these important issues to improve the lives of Kansans and deliver for America. National FFA Convention

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, today dozens of Kansas FFA members, Future Farmers of America, are in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the start of the 2009 National FFA Convention. They will be joining students from Pennsylvania to California and more than a dozen high school students from my own district will be competing in various competitions, including Clay Center, Kansas, FFA member Garrett Craig who will be competing for a position as a national FFA officer. Good luck to you, Garrett. While it is known for agriculture education, Kansas FFA chapters are thriving in rural America as well as urban school districts and have introduced thousands of new students to agriculture and ag-related career opportunities. I want to wish all Kansas FFA students participating in Indianapolis this week the best of luck and trust that Kansas will continue its long legacy of premier FFA leadership and achievement.

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I want to applaud the administration's effort on the China trade war. I want to applaud President Trump and his trade team led by Ambassador Bob Lighthizer for all their hard work. It seems like just yesterday they signed an agreement with Japan. But they didn't rest on their laurels and have quickly moved on to the significance of a Chinese trade agreement. There seems to be more good news coming out of the White House every day, and we continue to encourage the White House and the Chinese leadership to develop this agreement and allow more agriculture products into China. We look forward to future engagements with our Chinese counterparts in the near future as well and continue to hope that we can work toward a strong agreement yet this fall. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Mission

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this morning I want to stop and say thanks to Mother Nature for all the blessings she has given Kansas, in particular the fact that we are an energy rich State. She has given us oil, natural gas, ethanol, wind, and solar production. We want to stop and applaud the efforts of what the USDA and the Department of Energy formally did last week as they began working together to facilitate energy-related investments in America's rural communities to encourage investments in our new and improved rural energy production and infrastructure. Additional focus on cybersecurity and grid improvements to secure our rural energy networks are also happening. This work builds upon President Trump's energy task force on agriculture and rural prosperity. Mr. Speaker, I thank the President so much for making rural America stronger today.

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to stop and congratulate President Trump and the intelligence officers and the U.S. Special Forces who risked their lives in a daring raid this weekend where the leader of ISIS died by detonating a suicide vest killing himself and, very sadly, his three children after he was cornered in a tunnel. Mr. Speaker, I have to stop and ask the question: What type of a person would sacrifice his own children? ISIS is among the most depraved organizations in history. They have committed genocidal mass murder and enslaved, tortured, and beheaded innocent civilians. Americans can all be encouraged by President Trump's Syria policy. He has destroyed ISIS, and he has kept American troops out of harm's way. President Trump continues to support the Kurds in eastern Syria where he sent a military convoy on Saturday. President Trump is keeping his promises: leading American foreign policy abroad through strength and showing our enemies there is nowhere for them to hide. Rural Energy

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Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, Kansans have impeachment fatigue. We are exhausted. We are weary. We are sick and tired of 3 years of Democrats trying to change the results of the 2016 election. Kansans want to know why Congress can't pass USMCA, modernize healthcare, or secure our border. Regardless, if the Democrats want to go down into the bowels of this Capitol, into the soundproof Star Chamber, it is my job to be the eyes and ears of Kansans and to ensure a fair and due process will occur. My efforts to do this thus far have been denied by the Democrats. This entire process is anything but fair and defies democracy. But what is worse, it is all done in secret. This Ukrainian hoax has turned into a Soviet-styled silencing of the press, with the Democrats leaking out only portions of the transcript that might help keep them from allowing Donald Trump to be reelected again. Why isn't the press screaming bloody murder? I will never understand. Madam Speaker, it is the President's job to investigate corruption. Let's turn this process back to the people, and let the President make his case to America.

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Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, this past weekend I had the honor of being back in my home State in Abilene, Kansas to honor our 34th President's 129th birthday, and to rededicate the newly remodeled Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. I got to see old friends. I got to play in an old-timers baseball game. I got to hear part of Ike's story through the eyes of his granddaughter, Mary Jean, and his great-grandson, Merrill Atwater. I have had a special connection to this Presidential museum since I was 9 years old when my dad was honored to be part of the honor guard for Ike's funeral procession. Though I have been to the Eisenhower Library and Museum numerous times, I was once again enthralled with Ike's story. I was so impressed with the beautiful new layout and the modernization of the museum. This is, indeed, a great place to take children, to help them learn about the story of America. Ike's story, his words, his Kansas values from over 60 years ago, ring as true today as they did then. Ike, who was born on the wrong side of the track, literally, held hard work and education in the highest regard. He often spoke of his home as the heartland of America. He spoke of the value of being part of a community and a humble lifestyle. Ike was a visionary in many ways. He is now credited as being one of the top five Presidents in American history, and perhaps one of the greatest commanding generals of all time. He started the fight for civil rights. He started NASA, the FAA, as well as the Department of Education. And, of course, he was responsible for the Interstate Highway System which we rely upon today. But of all the things which I saw, what struck the loudest chord was Ike's battle to end war, or as he called it ``waging peace.'' In Ike's words, ``I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can . . . `' Ike was the first one to coin the phrase ``peace through strength.'' Ike went on to say: ``Our economic strength and military strength are our Nation's shields--without which peace could never be preserved, nor freedom defended.'' Dwight D. Eisenhower embodied the American ideal of success through hard work, opportunity, and a purposeful life. I am thrilled this great American and Kansan will soon be honored with a national monument here in Washington, D.C. to celebrate his life and legacy. Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, for over 30 years, I wore a pink tie like the one I have on today to work almost every day. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but what most people don't realize, is that one out of eight women develop breast cancer in their life. As an obstetrician and gynecologist, I have had to tell hundreds of women that very bad news. That is why I try to remember every October, remember to encourage women to go get their mammogram done. If you are over the age of 35 and it has been over a year since your last mammogram, please call your physician's office, talk to a nurse and ask her: Is it time for you to go get your next mammogram done? I think it is good for us to talk about risk factors for breast cancer, and, of course, everyone knows that the risk of a family member having breast cancer increases your risk, and that may encourage you to get your mammogram done more often and at a younger age. If you have more than one first-degree relative with breast cancer, you want to talk to your doctor about some genetic studies to see if, indeed, you are carrying some type of a gene mutation that would increase your risk for breast cancer. But there are other risk factors as well that people don't often think about. A poor diet that is high in fat increases your risk of breast cancer; obesity increases your risk of breast cancer; lack of exercise increases your risk of breast cancer; smoking increases your risk of breast cancer; and a history of radiation exposure to the chest increases your risk of breast cancer. So a good diet, regular exercise--30 minutes of walking every day-- will decrease your risk. What people often ask me about, though, are the ways that you can prevent breast cancer and decrease your risk. I have already mentioned a good diet and exercise, but breastfeeding also protects you and decreases your risk for breast cancer, one more reason why women should consider breastfeeding when they have their baby. But what I want to emphasize today is that most new people diagnosed with breast cancer had no risk factors. Let me say that again: Most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no risk factor at all. That is why it is important to get your mammogram done on a regular basis. The mammogram can pick up breast cancer 2 or 3 years before you can feel something, making the cancer much more treatable.