Rick Renzi

Mr. RENZI

Mr. RENZI. Mr. Chairman, if the gentlewoman will yield, I appreciate the dialogue with the ranking member and have great respect, as she knows, for her command of this subject matter. In recent weeks we have almost seen a glorification, a self- glorification, almost a self-indulgence with this issue. In my opinion, with the rewards that have gone with the Pulitzer Prize, the money that goes with it, the trophies, the whole idea of leaking information and making it part of the marketplace was the motive for why I had that language put in. If you are asking if I am willing to work with you, absolutely. From day one I want to work with you on it, and I would ask the chairman to look at it as it relates to the conference. But I think we need to send a message to the publishers in America that they have got to help us in this war on terror, and the motivation cannot be an ambition that is out of the realm of asking our media outlets to be reasonable. I would just offer that to the ranking member.

Mr. RENZI. Mr. Chairman, if the gentlewoman will yield further, I appreciate the gentlewoman from California and her comments. I only would point out that books on these are in the millions and millions of dollars. I don't mean to limit it to just awards. But taking and listening to your initiative, I would also ask that the chairman look at his leadership role on this and his ideas and be able to formulate the final opinion along with you. I appreciate that.

Mr. RENZI. Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to our chairman, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Hoekstra).

Mr. RENZI. Mr. Chairman, I continue to reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RENZI. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of our time. Mr. Chairman, I very much appreciate the ranking member and her kindness on the issue. I just want to wrap up by saying that the leaks are absolutely vital to our victory against the Islamofascists who very much want to establish a worldwide caliphate. It is that real. The leaks have got to stop to protect our frontline agents. They have got to stop in order to rebuild the trust between our nations and our allies. I would urge my colleagues to support this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RENZI. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.

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Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) to memorialize and honor the contribution of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. House Joint Resolution 83, introduced by Congressman Richard Pombo, chairman of the House Resources Committee, is offered to honor the contributions of former Chief Justice William Rehnquist by authorizing and directing the Curator of the Supreme Court to produce a marble bust, including a pedestal, of the late Chief Justice and have it placed in the Supreme Court Building. Madam Speaker, Chief Justice Rehnquist served the people of this country and the court that he loved for 33 years. He was, in fact, the fourth longest serving Chief Justice. I believe a bust in the Supreme Court is but a small token of our deep appreciation for his dedication to this country and the rule of law. Similar honors have been authorized by Congress for 13 other Chief Justices, and I believe Chief Justice Rehnquist is equally deserving. I encourage adoption of the bill. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it may be in order on Thursday, April 27, for the Speaker to declare a recess subject to the call of the Chair for the purpose of receiving in this Chamber former Members of Congress.

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Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 27.

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Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, Senate Joint Resolution 28 approves the location of the Dwight D. Eisenhower commemorative work in the District of Columbia. Congressman Jerry Moran is the author of the companion bill in the House, and he should be commended for his efforts to have this legislation enacted in such a timely manner. Congress authorized the establishment of a Washington, D.C., memorial to former President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 2002. Under the Commemorative Works Act, Congress must formally approve the placement of memorials located in ``Area 1'' of the District of Columbia within 150 days of notification by the Secretary of the Interior. Area 1 comprises the central monument core along the National Mall. The Secretary of the Interior notified Congress on January 31, 2006, that the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission should be granted the authority to consider sites within Area 1 for the Eisenhower Memorial after concluding that former President Eisenhower is of ``preeminent historical and lasting significance to this Nation.'' Congress must approve this recommendation by July 2, 2006, for the planning and approval process to proceed. Senate Joint Resolution 28 does just that. I urge adoption of the resolution. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

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Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill (S. 592) to amend the Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act of 1998 to extend certain contracts between the Bureau of Reclamation and certain irrigation water contractors in the States of Wyoming and Nebraska.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. S. 592, introduced by Senator Craig Thomas, extends nine water contracts between the Secretary of the Interior and water customers depending on the Glendo Reservoir in Wyoming until December 31, 2007. Our distinguished House colleague from Wyoming (Mrs. Cubin) has led the effort in this Chamber to bring this bill to the floor. To meet Endangered Species Act compliance within the Platte River basin area, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado have been negotiating with the Federal Government on a recovery plan for four threatened and endangered species. Although all parties are expected to finalize and sign the recovery plan late this year, area water users need access to Glendo Reservoir water deliveries into the spring irrigation season, and this legislation ensures that while allowing the recovery plan process to go forward. I urge my colleagues to support this time- sensitive bill. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2341) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Utility, Texas, as amended.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, H.R. 2341, introduced by Mr. Doggett, authorizes Federal participation in a water reuse project in Austin, Texas. Drought and increasing demands continue to stress existing water supplies. As a result, the city of Austin is being proactive and planning for its future water needs. This project is part of Austin's effort to create new water supplies. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.