Ed Perlmutter

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. I also ask unanimous consent that all Members be given 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on House Resolution 573.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I do want to compliment my friend from California on his debate, his comments, his remarks and his complaints. Some of them are legitimate. But what we are here today to deal with is the security of the United States of America. He is complaining about an 85 percent increase in spending when my friend knows full well that spending came about because of tax cuts, the prosecution of two wars, the collapse of a banking system and an emergency in the United States of America to get us back on track and to change the direction of this Nation. Now what we are dealing with in this bill, and the reason we need to bring it on the floor and act, not delay, not delay like we saw last week, with Members circling the well, changing their votes time and time again or presenting amendments where they add $1 million, subtract $1 million, just to have an amendment. We are here, Madam Speaker, because this is one of our most important responsibilities, and that is to protect this country from terrorist attacks, foreign and domestic, and to ensure that our borders are secure. That is the purpose of the Homeland Security Appropriations bill. The bill at $42.6 billion is slightly above last year's level. But it helps with Coast Guard, with border violence, with maritime safety, environmental protection, and assistance for the TSA as people come and go through our airports, as well as cybersecurity. There are funds in the bill for FEMA, for flood map modernization, and for rebuilding of the gulf coast. This is a sensible investment. This is a sensible rule, and I would ask, Madam Speaker, that because this bill invests in a stronger domestic security both at our borders, throughout our transportation systems and our communities, I urge a ``yes'' vote on the previous question and on the rule.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. I would say my friend from California can speak on his own behalf and take up a few minutes if he likes, but I'm going to reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 573 and ask for its immediate consideration.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, in just over 100 days, the Recovery Act is already at work providing immediate relief for hard-hit communities and families, creating and saving jobs, and jump-starting thousands of shovel-ready projects all across America. Our economic problems were not created in 100 days and they will not be saved in 100 days. But thanks to the Recovery Act, we are meeting the greatest economic challenges in at least a generation. There are early signs of progress across the country. For instance, the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has helped get the housing industry back in shape. There will be work on 1,129 health centers in all 50 States. We'll begin work on 107 national parks. We're going to start rehabilitation and improvement projects at 98 airports, and over 1,500 transportation projects. There will be 135,000 education jobs, improvements on 90 veterans hospitals and medical centers. Throughout the country, the Recovery Act is working.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on H.R. 2847.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 338, I accidentally missed the vote on ``Phylicia's Law'', H.R. 729. I would have voted ``yes'' on H.R. 729.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Kelsey May who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Kelsey May is a senior at Arvada High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Kelsey May is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Kelsey May for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication she has shown in her academic career to her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Nathaniel Martinez who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Nathaniel Martinez is a senior at Jefferson High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Nathaniel Martinez is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Nathaniel Martinez for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication he has shown in his academic career to his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Samuel Markoff who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Samuel Markoff is a senior at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Samuel Markoff is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Samuel Markoff for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication he has shown in his academic career to his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Emanuel Mendez who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Emanuel Mendez is a senior at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Emanuel Mendez is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Emanuel Mendez for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication he has shown in his academic career to his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Mariah McCormick who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Mariah McCormick is a senior at Pomona High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Mariah McCormick is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Mariah McCormick for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication she has shown in her academic career to her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Emilio Martinez who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Emilio Martinez is a senior at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Emilio Martinez is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Emilio Martinez for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication he has shown in his academic career to his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Aaron Mendoza who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Aaron Mendoza is a senior at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Aaron Mendoza is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Aaron Mendoza for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication he has shown in his academic career to his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Vittorro Maestas who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Vittorro Maestas is a senior at Jefferson High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Vittorro Maestas is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Vittorro Maestas for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication he has shown in his academic career to his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Justin McAdow who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Justin McAdow is a senior at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Justin McAdow is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Justin McAdow for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication he has shown in his academic career to his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Kaitlyn Mazzone who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Kaitlyn Mazzone is a senior at Arvada West High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Kaitlyn Mazzone is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Kaitlyn Mazzone for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication she has shown in her academic career to her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Marissa Garcia who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Marissa Garcia is an 8th grader at Arvada Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Marissa Garcia is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential that students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Marissa Garcia for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication she has shown in her academic career to her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The previous question was ordered.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Florida and I appreciated today's debate as well. I would ask that House Resolution 474 be passed this morning, that the rule be passed. This is a bill, H.R. 2200, involving transportation security. It's been a bill that has been long in the making and long overdue, and it is time to move forward with this piece of legislation. The bill itself was developed over several months with a great amount of input from majority and minority Members, labor and business, and independent analysis. We heard from Representative Green about all of the input that went in from various perspectives and the fact that everyone was heard. The bill passed out of the Homeland Security Committee without any dissenting votes. We've heard Mr. Souder complain that his amendment was modified to include the President of the United States. I mean, obvious reflection of separation of powers has to be part of the bill. Otherwise, it's exactly what he wanted. And it does not allow detainees of Guantanamo to come into the United States. They will become part of the No Fly List if they were ever detained at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. So the language is clear with respect to his concerns. The bill, as it comes to the floor, will have 14 substantive amendments debated: eight by Republicans; six by Democrats. This rule will provide for ample debate on this important bill and allow Members to vote on many proposals to improve it. The bill is a great example of bipartisan cooperation. It addresses the need for risk-based determinations, surface transportation and biometrics. I would urge, Mr. Speaker, a ``yes'' vote on the rule and on the underlying bill. I urge a ``yes'' vote on the previous question. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore

Mr. PERLMUTTER. We do not.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. I yield the gentleman 1 more minute.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield 3 minutes to my friend from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio).