Adam Schiff

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Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the Republican select subcommittee to investigate deep state conspiracy theories. If you had any doubt about what this committee is really about, about its true focus, my colleague from Montana just confirmed this is all about deep state nonsense. Republicans claim, without merit, that this subcommittee will investigate the so-called weaponization of the Federal Government. What it is really intended to do is to undermine the legitimate investigation of President Trump's incitement of a violent attack on this building, on this Capitol, on this citadel of democracy, an investigation that implicates some of the very Members of this body who want to sit on that committee. Make no mistake, this investigation, this investigate the investigators committee, will do deep damage to our national security and only breed distrust with our national security professionals, who will be reluctant to share with Congress the information policymakers need to protect our country. The committee will also seek to discredit law enforcement like the FBI, who are so important in the fight against domestic violent extremism. Republicans in Congress just don't care. The greatest terrorist threat to our country comes from violent, rightwing militia groups and their sympathizers, and Republicans in Congress just don't care. The last time Republicans were in charge of the House, Kevin McCarthy pushed to form another bogus select committee, that one on Benghazi. He did so, as he admitted, to tear down Hillary Clinton's numbers, a patently political exercise. Now, McCarthy is at it again, pushed into forming this bogus subcommittee by the QAnon members of his own Conference. He sacrificed a lot in his bid for Speaker. That was his choice. Now, the American people are going to pay the price in the form of a body blow to our national security. Vote ``no'' on this ill-considered measure. This is no Church Committee, not a bipartisan effort to reform government, but a partisan effort to tear it down, damn the consequences. Vote ``no.''

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Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 24.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Linda Cohen. Professional Staff Member for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on the occasion of her retirement after a long and distinguished career in government service. I am pleased to be joined in extending my congratulations by Rep. Himes, Rep. Carson, Rep. Speier, Rep. Quigley, Rep. Swalwell, Rep. Castro, Rep. Welch, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, Rep. Demings, Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Rep. Cooper, Rep. Crow, Rep. Ruppersberger, Rep. Mike Thompson, Rep. Langevin and Rep. Schakowsky. A native New Yorker, Linda joined the Intelligence Committee nearly 15 years ago after a career at the Central Intelligence Agency. The details of her career at the CIA cannot be recorded here but suffice to say she served in a number of sensitive positions at the Agency spanning from the days of the Cold War through the September 11 attacks and the War on Terror. Upon joining the Committee in 2007 as CIA monitor, Linda brought with her a knowledge of the inner workings of the Agency and the business of intelligence rarely found outside the halls of Langley. Yet for all her experience at the Agency, she brought to her role as overseer a skeptical approach and a fierce determination to hold the IC to the highest standards in accomplishing its mission and staying true to our values. As Members of the Intelligence Committee can all attest, the work of the committee is challenged by the uniquely secret and sensitive matters under the committee's jurisdiction. Unlike other committees that can rely on outside experts or the media, the Intelligence Committee must rely heavily on its expert staff to surface oversight issues and to pursue them with vigor and skill. Linda possesses those traits in spades, and Members of the Intelligence Committee from both parties have benefited from Linda's expertise and her passion for the mission. I cannot detail here many of her contributions, but they are numerous, and the Nation is safer and better for her service. Madam Speaker, Linda Cohen has dedicated her career in service of his country, and I ask that you join with me today to acknowledge her tremendous contributions to the security of the United States of America.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6611, which would authorize the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., to establish a commemorative bench honoring the extraordinary contributions of Jean Monnet to restoring peace between European nations and establishing the European Union. Jean Monnet, known as the ``Father of Europe,'' was a French diplomat and political economist who was instrumental behind the scenes in negotiating an early end to the Second World War, fortifying American and French relations, and politically and economically integrating Europe in the post-war era. Thanks to his innovation and vision, the United States and the European Union continue to share an enduring commitment to defending peace and liberty around the world and to standing together in the face of great challenges. Throughout his many years of diplomatic service, Jean Monnet was a frequent visitor to Washington, D.C.--and like many of us, he felt a special connection to the natural beauty of Rock Creek Park. My hope is that this small token of respect in the place he loved will inspire others to follow in his footsteps and celebrate the democratic values that unite us all. I ask all members to join me in supporting H.R. 6611, and in paying tribute to one of the great peacemakers of the 20th century.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Michael Enomoto, FAIA upon his 50th anniversary at Gruen Associates in Los Angeles. A native Angeleno and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alumnus, Michael Enomoto's career at Gruen Associates, a well-respected architecture and planning firm, has grown exponentially as he has established himself as a key voice in Southern California architectural design. Mr. Enomoto joined Gruen Associations as Head of the Construction Administration Department, working his way up to Vice President, then Managing Partner--a role he has served in since 2009. Michael has made a tangible impact on the greater Los Angeles area and its architecture. Over his five decades with the firm, he has successfully managed a wide range of public and private projects including courthouses, embassies, shopping centers, schools, high rise offices, and performing arts centers. Michael has served as a leader in the architecture field, managing dozens of collaborative teams. At Los Angeles' most critical moments, Mr. Enomoto was called upon as a trusted expert. Following the 1994 Northridge earthquake, he was a leader in analyzing and estimating the damage and repair cost of dozens of municipal building and bridges. When city officials began to develop Downtown Los Angeles, Mayor Richard Riordan personally requested that Michael plan an arena that would one day become Staples Center (now Crytpo.com Arena) and LA Live. Mr. Enomoto has also served as Commissioner of the City of Los Angeles Quality and Productivity Commission. One of Michael's most valuable skills is his ability to develop creative solutions for entities with diverse interests. On governmental projects, where the needs of various entities often differ, he has proven more than capable in balancing complex administrative, technical, and managerial challenges. Mr. Enomoto's tireless work has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA)--of which he has been a fellow for 15 years. In 2018 Michael was the deserving recipient of the AIA|LA Presidential Honoree Gold Medal, adding to his long list of awards from the organization and its state-wide chapter. Beyond his work with Gruen Associates, Mr. Enomoto is deeply involved in serving the larger community. Despite his busy schedule, he continues to mentor new architecture professionals and leads the way towards new standards of innovation. Michael is especially impactful within the Asian American community as a very active, influential board member of the Asian American Architects/Engineers Association's Southern California Chapter. I ask all Members of Congress to join me in congratulating Michael Enomoto for half a century of exceptional leadership, serving greater Los Angeles community, and trailblazing in his field.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 50th anniversary of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, California. Originally founded in 1947 as the Behrens Memorial Hospital, the hospital moved in 1972 to a new hilltop location and was renamed Verdugo Hills Hospital. Initially established as a 158-bed acute care hospital serving Glendale, La Canada Flintridge, and the surrounding foothills area, it has grown over the last five decades and significantly expanded its healthcare options and services. In 2013, the Verdugo Hills Hospital began a partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) and officially became the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, in concert with Keck Medicine of USC. Since this acquisition, increased investment from the community and university have transformed the community-based hospital into a cutting-edge, academic medical institution. Some of the hospital's most essential services include a 24-hour emergency room, bariatric and minimally invasive surgery, a primary stroke center, and orthopedic surgery services. Recently, multi-million-dollar expansions have also funded the opening of a new Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and an Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Lab, as well as the expansion of clinical services in Labor and Delivery and Urology. In partnership with USC, the hospital also hosts community events such as Caregiver's Night Off and ``Doc Talks'' to assist both patients and their families. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's innovative services and expansive network has earned the hospital numerous awards, including the Board of Certification in Emergency Nursing's Honorary Certification Recognition, and its emergency department nurses received their second Lantern Award for their outstanding and innovative emergency room performance. The hospital has long been known for the friendliness, warmth and kindness of its staff and small-town hospital feel, beginning with a cheerful greeting at the hospital's front door by a caring volunteer. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's volunteer program includes many longtime volunteers, including prospective medical students, and offers the opportunity to learn more about the medical field and provides a chance to give back to the community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's staff, physicians, and nurses worked tirelessly to care for their patients, serving as a leader in the community in the fight against the virus. The hospital's inpatient beds and Intensive Care Unit beds were crucial in providing high quality care to those most adversely affected by the virus. I am proud to represent USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and commend their ongoing commitment to providing outstanding service to their patients and community. I ask all Members to join me today in honoring USC Verdugo Hills Hospital upon the celebration of its 50th anniversary.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my heartfelt congratulations to KTLA television station, ``L.A.'s Very Own,'' as it celebrates 75 years of broadcasting from the heart of my district on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Founded on January 22, 1947 as the very first television station west of the Mississippi licensed for commercial broadcasts, KTLA-TV Channel 5 blossomed and flourished right alongside the city of Los Angeles as the area's population grew during the post-war years. Entering a media landscape then dictated by theater and radio, its televised broadcasts were--and remain--groundbreaking, illustrated by an inaugural telecast that featured legends like Cecil B. DeMille and Bob Hope. KTLA has since been an integral force in shaping L.A.'s diverse media landscape, Southern Californians' conversations around the issues that matter most, and the trajectory of the television news industry writ large. KTLA is particularly famous for being on the cutting edge of new technology over its many decades on air. Beyond being a pioneer of live, breaking-news coverage, the station prides itself on many firsts: first broadcast on-the-spot news from the field, first telecast from a ship at sea, first simulcast in Spanish, and first use of a helicopter to broadcast news--the latter of which has become an L.A. news calling card. KTLA reporters have also been some of the first on the scene for every history-making event in Southern California, with a well- established reputation for unflinching, accurate, and reliable coverage. When a three-year-old fell into an abandoned well in San Marino in 1949, reporter and legend Stan Chambers was there to broadcast the tragedy for 27 consecutive hours--the world's first extended broadcast. KTLA was the first to broadcast the tape showing Rodney King's beating at the hands of police, earning the station a prestigious Peabody Award for its handling of the footage. It was the only television station to provide ``gavel-to-gavel'' coverage of the infamous O.J. Simpson criminal trial. And in more recent memory, the station has provided Southern Californians with invaluable minute-by- minute coverage of local and national politics, wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. These achievements have earned KTLA numerous awards, including many Golden Mikes, over 150 Emmys, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and an Academy Award--the first and only Oscar ever given to a TV station. And beyond its enriching reporting, KTLA finds ways to give even more to our communities by supporting numerous charitable organizations throughout Southern California. Today, KTLA produces over 100 hours of local programming each week, and the station regularly draws thousands of viewers who rely on its informative daily broadcasts--along with the millions of viewers who enjoy its special coverage of premier events, like the annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Our city and its residents are so fortunate to benefit from such a prestigious, purposeful, and dynamic local news institution right in our backyard. I cannot wait to watch KTLA continue to grow and flourish for many more decades to come, especially as it prepares to air from its revamped set. I am proud to recognize ``L.A.'s Very Own'' for its immeasurable contributions to the television and news industry and to the greater Los Angeles area, and I ask all members to join me in congratulating KTLA on its 75th anniversary.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th Anniversary of the YMCA of Glendale. Established as a nonprofit in 1922, the YMCA of Glendale is dedicated to strengthening community by fostering social responsibility, healthy living, and youth development. Over the last century, the YMCA of Glendale has focused special attention to meeting the needs of underserved populations. Its caring staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that people from all backgrounds, incomes and abilities can grow, learn, and thrive together. The YMCA of Glendale is also a strong advocate for healthy living. In addition to hosting in-person classes--including tai chi, swimming, dance, and yoga--it has also expanded their online wellness resources, making fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness tools even more accessible. The YMCA includes thousands of members and provides programs across the age spectrum, from childcare for infants to its Silver Sneakers program for active older adults. The YMCA has focused on youth programs and since its inception, has been one of the leading nonprofit agencies providing youth services in Glendale. In addition to educational and athletic services for young members, they also host two summer camps in the greater Los Angeles area, serving over 1,500 campers. By promoting leadership and establishing the four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, children and teenagers are equipped with skills that will last them a lifetime. The YMCA of Glendale has also been a leader in creating international bonds. Recently, the organization established an official ``Sister YMCA relationship'' with the Artsakh YMCA--the first of its kind for both chapters. Together they hope to provide technical assistance and training, promote cross-cultural understanding, and effect positive change in shared communities. I am proud to recognize the YMCA's immense contribution to the community and sustained efforts to build healthy bodies, minds, and spirits. I ask all Members to join me in congratulating the YMCA of Glendale upon its centennial anniversary.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Theatre West in Los Angeles, California, upon its sixtieth anniversary. Theatre West, a non-profit arts organization, is one of the oldest continually running theater companies in Los Angeles. Since its establishment in 1962 with a small group of actors, it has grown to include over one-hundred-sixty-five actors, producers, stage managers, directors and writers. With its mission to entertain, enlighten and educate, Theatre West has given artists the opportunity to develop their talents and skills by providing public performances and workshops, and to serve the community with their educational programs. Through these programs, the theater provides quality performances for younger audiences and presents upbeat and inspiring programs that meet California Visual and Performing Arts standards. The theater also hosts benefits for local schools and organizations, including Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. In addition, Storybook Theatre, a children's interactive theatrical experience, has been an integral part of Theatre West for nearly four decades. Throughout the past sixty years, some of Theatre West's plays have transferred to Broadway: Anthology, Spoon River and Aesop in Central Park. Theatre West's productions have toured throughout the United States in Atlanta, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle, and also overseas in Dublin, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland. Theatre West has been home to many of Hollywood's most creative artists, including Lee Meriwether, Richard Dreyfuss, Betty Garret, Bridget Hanley, Beau Bridges, Harold Gould, Martin Landau, Carroll O'Conner and Philip Abbott. Theatre West is a recipient of numerous prestigious honors such as the Obie Award, Tony Award, Valley Theatre Award, nine Los Angeles Drama Critics Awards, Ovation Award nominations, seven NAACP Image Awards and over one-hundred-thirty Drama-Logue Awards. The theater has also been recognized locally by the Hollywood Arts Council, and internationally at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. It is my pleasure to recognize Theatre West for six decades of outstanding theater and I ask all Members to join me in congratulating Theatre West upon its sixtieth anniversary.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dick Helton, the voice of countless breaking news updates, traffic reports, and stories that have kept Los Angeles moving and shaking since 1998. After more than 53 years on air and decades serving our community, Dick is preparing to sign off one last time before embarking on a well- deserved retirement. Dick's incredible career in radio began on a family farm in Brocton, Illinois, where his father Kerrick taught him how to grow ``good crops of corn'' on land they have owned for over 150 years. After a gig at his college radio station at the University of Illinois, where he hosted a classical music program, he melded his new reporting prowess with his childhood pastime by hosting the morning farm show for the Illinois Farm Bureau. Along the way, Dick picked up another love, politics, and graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with majors in political science and economics--and of course, a bachelor's degree in journalism. Dick's professional radio career took off quickly in 1969, when he joined CBS news radio station WBBM-AM in Chicago as its youngest news anchor. He would go on to spend nearly three decades there covering a wide range of political and human interest stories, both close to home and far overseas--from history-in-the-making like the gripping Chicago 7 trial and the notorious 1996 Democratic National Convention, to interviewing a survivor of the Titanic, covering the outbreak of war between India and Pakistan, and hosting the station's first-of-its-kind ``Ask the Mayor'' program. His work garnered him numerous awards for broadcast excellence, including just about every ``Best Newscast'' award from 1985 to 1997. It was at WBBM that he met fellow broadcaster Carol Ramos, and after several years of afternoon-drive co-anchoring and friendship, they married in September 1997. After some months of living in a commuter marriage, Dick moved to Los Angeles, California in 1998, where he joined KNX news radio station in Los Angeles. Dick and Carol call the Los Angeles area home, but also spend time at the Helton family farm in Illinois. For 24 years now, Dick's deep, reassuring voice has been the first millions of Southern Californians hear when they get in their cars in the morning, and rely on for steady, unflinching coverage of the news that will shape their days. Dick and his longtime co-anchor, Vicky Moore, are often my first call when big stories break in California and DC. It has been a pleasure to bear witness--as a KNX listener and interview subject--to Dick's great insights and wonderful sense of humor over his years on air. I ask all members to join me in thanking Dick Helton for his decades of service to Los Angeles, to California, and to the Nation, and in wishing him good health and a great adventure in retirement.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of a constituent of mine, Mark Kellam, who passed away on September 27, 2022. Mark was one of my district's preeminent newsmen--a veteran chronicler and good government watchdog, but most importantly, a neighbor, mentor and friend who fiercely loved his community and was deeply kind. Mark was born in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Josephine and James Kellam, and from the very beginning appeared destined for a career in storytelling. At Tri Junior Senior High School, he excelled in just about every expression of the narrative form: as a theater kid, a prizewinning speech competitor, and editor of the yearbook. While his talents and passions varied widely, his callings ultimately coalesced around a bachelor's degree in journalism, which he obtained from Indiana University in 1984. After more than a decade of reporting for his hometown paper and throughout the Midwest, Mark's yearning for adventure drew him westward to Chino, California. It was in California that Mark met the love of his life, Jeffrey Waack, and in 2004 Mark moved to West Hollywood to be with him. This cultural capital in my district was the setting for their many beautiful years together, including spending time in landmark establishments like Micky's, the Revolver Video Bar, and Basix. The latter is where Mark proposed to Jeff, and as soon as same- sex marriage became legal in California in 2008, they were wed at Kings Road Park. As a new Angeleno, Mark quickly rose through the ranks of esteemed local publications like the Los Angeles Daily News and the Los Angeles Times Community News, where he was the city editor for the Glendale News-Press and Burbank Leader leading a team of reporters and editors, and mentoring many young staff who came through its doors. Most recently, he took the helm locally for the Outlook News Group. It was during these times that I got to know and talk with Mark often, and came to appreciate the intense kindness and heart he applied to his craft. Journalism--especially local journalism--is a hard business, but Mark made it seem effortless despite the hours he spent behind the scenes bringing countless stories to life. Though his journalism career was legendary, so too were his pursuits of those many talents and passions acquired in his youth. Mark was a renowned karaoke singer, a longtime member of the L.A. Wranglers country dance group, and a wonderful playwright whose work was produced in New York, Dayton, and Indianapolis. He loved cats, the ocean, and traveling with Jeff and their friends. Mark's legacy will live on through his masterful stories, as well as those of the many young reporters he mentored over the years. And it will live on through all those whose lives he touched with his unwavering warmth, humor, and heart. Madam Speaker, I ask all Members to join me in offering my sincerest condolences to Mark's husband, Jeff, and his loving family, friends, and readers across my district, and in remembering Mark Kellam for his service to West Hollywood, Glendale, Burbank, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Presidential Election Reform Act, but first, let me respond to my colleague from Pennsylvania, who partially quoted me in the first impeachment trial. I did, in fact, predict that if the former President was not held accountable for trying to extort Ukraine by withholding military aid to get Ukraine's help to cheat in the election that he would go on to try to cheat in even new and worse ways in the upcoming election. In fact, I believe I said that the odds were not 5 percent, not 10 percent, not even 50 percent, but 100 percent that he would go on to try to cheat again. In that, sadly, I was all too correct. Over the last year, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol has conducted a thorough investigation into the multiple lines of effort by President Trump and his allies to overturn the election, efforts that included a pressure campaign against the Vice President to violate the Constitution and assume powers he does not hold to unilaterally reject valid electoral count votes. Our democracy held, but barely. These events have revealed underlying vulnerabilities to our democracy, vulnerabilities that could be exploited in a future Presidential election. This bill will help ensure that the will of the American people, as expressed through their votes, cannot be overturned by any official of any political party at any time or for any purpose. Consistent with the Constitution, it raises the threshold for challenging a slate of electors during a joint session of Congress. It reaffirms the role of the presiding officer, that it is a ministerial one. Perhaps most important, it affirms that State officials cannot change the rules of an election after the fact in an effort to overturn the will of the people, as expressed through their popular vote. This bill will help ensure that the cornerstone of our democracy, free and fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power, remains in place for future generations of Americans. This is not a partisan task but a patriotic one. Over the past several months, we have told the story of what happened on January 6, documenting the events for the American people.

Mr. SCHIFF. Now is the time for our committee and this Congress to look to the future. It is my hope that this legislation becomes one of the most significant pieces of our legacy, that it makes our Constitution, our country, and our democracy stronger and more secure.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joseph Alexander of Los Angeles, California upon his centennial birthday. Joseph Alexander was born in 1922 in Kowal, Poland. He and his family lived in Kowal until the 1939 Nazi German invasion of Poland when Joseph was 16 years old. At the onset of the war, for reasons still unknown to Joseph, his family was spared during the initial roundup of Jews in their community, and his family was able to escape and join other relatives in the town of Blonie. In 1940, Joseph along with his parents and five siblings, were transported to the Warsaw Ghetto in Poland. It was at this time that Joseph's father bribed some guards to allow Joseph and two of his siblings, an older sister and younger brother, to escape from Warsaw back to Kowal. This was the last time Joseph saw the rest of his family. After three days in Kowal, he was taken by train to a labor camp. Over the next six years, Mr. Alexander was sent to twelve different concentration camps, including the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau in occupied Poland and Dachau in southern Germany. Upon arriving in Auschwitz, Mr. Alexander's left forearm was tattooed with the number 14284. While captive, he endured forced labor under threat of starvation and death--building sewers, a dam, an airport, and laying cobblestone streets and railroad tracks. According to Joseph, one of the ways he survived was to always try to work at every camp, and with the biggest and strongest men, so that he was not grouped with the elderly and sick. Following the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Joseph was sent back to the Warsaw Ghetto from Auschwitz, to clean up the aftermath of the destruction. As the Home Army, the Polish underground resistance movement, advanced towards Warsaw, Mr. Alexander was sent to concentration camps in Germany, and after being moved around several times, ended up at Dachau. In 1945, the Allied forces neared the camp, and he was subsequently sent on a death march. Due to the impending American liberation, the guards abandoned the march, leaving Mr. Alexander and the other prisoners to fend for themselves. During this time, Joseph and a fellow prisoner managed to survive off a dead horse that they found in the snow. Mr. Alexander later recounted that it was ``the best meal we'd had in a long time.'' They were found by American troops a day later. He immigrated to the United States in 1949, where he married and had two children. Today, Joseph shares his experiences during the Holocaust with students in the Burbank and Glendale Unified School Districts, Woodbury University in Burbank, and as a volunteer at the Los Angeles Holocaust Museum. Mr. Alexander and other Holocaust survivors are living examples of a tragic time in our history, reminding us of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, and the dangers of allowing fascism and hate to overtake a democratic society. I ask all Members of Congress to join me in honoring the centennial birthday of this courageous and resilient Holocaust survivor, Joseph Alexander.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Montrose Search and Rescue Team, in Montrose, California upon its seventy-fifth anniversary. Over its 75-year history, the Montrose Search and Rescue Team has come to the aid of citizens lost or injured in the mountains locally and statewide, and through their consistent efforts, these brave men and women have saved countless lives. Originally called the Montrose Mountaineers, this organization was formed in 1947 by a group of Civilian Air Defense members to assist people who became lost or injured in the local mountains. The team has since extended its aid outside the Los Angeles area, traveling throughout California to help in rescue or recovery efforts. As one of eight non-profit, volunteer rescue teams affiliated with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, the team is on call 24 hours a day to rescue stranded hikers, natural disaster victims, and other individuals in need of help. Receiving many calls each year, the group is one of the most active search and rescue teams in Los Angeles County. As part of their service, team members also conduct searches for downed aircraft, rescue people stuck in tunnels, mines, and underground utility vaults, and evacuate citizens from cars which have fallen off mountain roads. These volunteer heroes, who come from a variety of professions, serve their community without asking for anything in exchange. They search through rubble, scale cliffsides, and brave surging waters to save lives. Their selfless dedication and invaluable service provide a model for all of us and deserve recognition. I consider it a great privilege to recognize the Montrose Search and Rescue Team, and I ask all Members to join me in congratulating the team upon its seventy-fifth anniversary.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, California upon its 100th anniversary. The club was chartered on April 28, 1922, and at the charter night celebration on July 22, of that same year, 61 charter members were present. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Pasadena, California, the Kiwanis Club of Glendale in turn, sponsored other clubs in 1922 including in Burbank, Santa Barbara, North Hollywood and Alhambra and several other clubs over the years. Dedicated to selfless service to the community's youth with the goal of creating responsible citizens of tomorrow and following Kiwanis International's mission of ``improving the world one child and one community at a time,'' the club has supported a plethora of community programs, youth groups and projects over the last century. In 1932, the renowned Glendale Kiwanis Chorus was formed. The chorus, which was active for decades, gave generously of their talent and time, performing at retirement homes, schools, other service clubs and international Kiwanis conventions, and participated in television and radio broadcasts. In 1940, the Boy Builders project, which operated for over 20 years, provided club and after-school athletic activities for at-risk boys, and was created in partnership with the Glendale YMCA. Other notable projects included providing facilities and camp buildings for Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and Boy Scouts, and in 1944, a Vocational Guidance and Veterans' Welfare Center was established which served over 9,500 veterans in 1945 and became a model for similar centers in other communities. In the 1950's, the club formed Key Clubs at Hoover High School and Glendale High School, sponsored foreign exchange students, organized a Circle K Club at Glendale Community College, and held an annual basketball tournament for community college teams that changed in 1971 to an annual tournament for high school teams, and which provided income for the club's youth activities. Current programs include the distribution of scholarships to local students, the Kiwanis Read Aloud project which supports the Glendale Public Library, the Reading is Fundamental program where books are distributed to local elementary schools, and The Blanket Project where members make blankets and distribute them to local charities such as the Salvation Army and the YWCA. In addition, the club partners with numerous local food pantries to feed local children and families, including the Glendale Community College Food for Thought Pantry for college students experiencing food insecurity. To support their many worthwhile programs, the Kiwanis Club of Glendale's creative endeavors include the Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash (KIDS), an annual holiday gala and ice socials. I ask all Members to join me in congratulating the Kiwanis Club of Glendale and thanking its members for a century of outstanding service to the Glendale community, particularly to our children.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the centennial anniversary of the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. On January 1, 1890, in celebration of the balmy California winter weather, the Valley Hunt Club organized a parade with floats, flowers, and equestrian displays. This celebration would come to be known as the Rose Parade and would grow to such popularity that a separate organization, the Tournament of Roses Association, was created to facilitate its annual planning and operation. In 1902, a football game was created to finance the cost of the parade. It was called the ``Tournament East-West football game,'' with the University of Michigan defeating Stanford University 49-0. This would later be renamed the ``Rose Bowl Game,'' and nicknamed ``The Grandaddy of Them All''--the oldest currently operating bowl game. By 1922, the parade had outgrown its former venue of Tournament Park and construction began on a new stadium, designed by notable architect Myron Hunt who had been inspired by the design of the Yale Bowl in Connecticut. Over the decades, many additions and refurbishments have been carried out ranging from an entire new southern wing of stands, which turned the stadium from a horseshoe into an actual bowl, to over seventy thousand new seat backs. The stadium is now recognized as a National Historic Landmark and a California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The first game at the stadium was in 1922 between the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Southern California (USC), ending in a Berkeley victory. The stadium was officially dedicated on January 1, 1923, with a game between USC and Pennsylvania State University that ended in a USC victory. Since then, the Rose Bowl has been home to numerous historic achievements in the world of sports and entertainment, such as the first transcontinental radio broadcast of a sporting event in 1927 and the first national color telecast of a college football game in 1962. Today, the Rose Bowl Stadium hosts the annual Rose Bowl Game. It also has hosted the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins home games since 1982 and five Super Bowls. Beyond football, the stadium has served as the venue for the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final, the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, and participated in two Olympic Games. It will host events for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and this past Independence Day, hosted its 96th Annual Americafest Fireworks Show on July 4, 2022. Notable celebrities such as Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift have all performed at the venue, as well as many world-renowned bands, such as The Rolling Stones, Journey, The Eagles, Coldplay, and BTS. I consider it a great privilege to recognize the Rose Bowl Stadium upon its one-hundredth anniversary, and I ask all Members to join me in congratulating this venerable, historic stadium.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor renowned television producer and screenwriter, Norman Lear of Beverly Hills, California upon his 100th birthday. Norman Milton Lear was born on July 27, 1922 in New Haven, Connecticut. After attending Emerson College in Boston, he dropped out of college to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Force. During World War II, he served as a gunner and radio operator, and flew 52 combat missions over Europe, earning the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. Following his extraordinary military service, Mr. Lear worked in public relations before beginning a career as a freelance comedy writer, and eventually a television and film producer. Norman would go on to captivate over one hundred twenty million viewers weekly with his groundbreaking television shows of the 1970's and 1980's that dealt with consequential and critical issues such as race, social inequality, and sexuality. These iconic shows include All in the Family, which won many Emmy Awards, The Jeffersons, Good Times, and Maude. Inspired by his uncle Jack and grandfather Shya's political involvement, ``that a citizen can matter,'' Norman had been politically active for years; however, in 1980, he wanted a more direct effect on social change, so he put his television career on hold to focus on political activism. In 1981, Mr. Lear cofounded People for the American Way, which sought to build a democratic society and defend constitutional values such as religious liberty, free expression, and equal justice from right-wing extremism. In 1997, Norman and his wife, Lyn Davis Lear, created the Lear Family Foundation, which supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations such as the Rainforest Alliance, American Civil Liberties Union, Ballet Hispanico and Planned Parenthood. In 2000, Mr. Lear provided an endowment for a public policy center that explored the intersection of commerce, entertainment, and society at the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism--the center was later dedicated as the Norman Lear Center. A few years later, Norman founded a nonpartisan youth voter registration initiative called Declare Yourself. Additionally, in 2001, Norman and Lyn purchased one of the few surviving original copies of the Declaration of Independence and shared the nation's birth certificate with their fellow Americans by touring it in all 50 states during their Declaration of Independence Road Trip. Mr. Lear has received many professional awards and acknowledgement for his humanitarian achievements. These include the National Medal for Arts from President Clinton, several Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, a Golden Globe Award, the Humanist Arts Award, Kennedy Center Honors, the Women in Film Lucy Award, and the National Hispanic Media Coalition's ``Media Icon'' Award. In addition, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is my great pleasure to honor legendary television pioneer, and my dear friend, Norman Lear upon his centennial birthday. I ask all Members to join me in commending Mr. Lear for a lifetime of outstanding service to our community, country, and world.

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Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk.

Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this amendment, which has passed the House three times and which clarifies the authority of military commission judges to order court proceedings at Guantanamo Bay to be broadcast on the internet. At its core, this amendment has a simple goal: transparency. By passing this amendment, we will show the American people that we believe they have the right to observe military commission proceedings, including those against the individuals who planned the 9/11 attacks. We owe transparency to the loved ones and families of the victims. We should also provide transparency for journalists, academics, NGOs, and all concerned Americans who are understandably deeply interested in these vital proceedings. Importantly, this bill does not require particular proceedings to be in open session--that will still be for the judges to decide. When they are open to the public, they should be accessible, so victims do not need to travel to Guantanamo to bear witness. I will continue to work to permanently close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, but in the meantime, Congress must act to ensure transparency for the American people. This bill is fully protective of classified information, I encourage all Members to support our amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, is there time remaining in opposition or should I close?

Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for the bill. Again, this bill does not require proceedings to be available online, but it does ensure that judges have that authority. I think that this is something that the victims would like because the victims would like to be able to observe the proceedings without having to travel all the way to Guantanamo. In the interest of those victims, I would urge support for the passage of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. SCHIFF

Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk.

Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this amendment, which passed the House last year by a unanimous voice vote. The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 currently prohibits the Army and Air Force from enforcing U.S. laws without authorization by the Constitution or Congress. Today, I offer an amendment to strengthen that existing law to include the Marines, the Navy, and the federalized National Guard and Reserve components. My amendment would also prohibit the use of evidence unlawfully obtained by or with the assistance of the military in a court of law or other legal proceedings. Put plainly, it would prevent any President of either party from unlawfully using the military as a domestic police force, and it would ensure that evidence obtained because of unlawful acts isn't used against any American. I would hope that this is a proposition that both parties can support. Last year, as I said, this amendment passed by voice vote and with broad support. However, this year, conspiracy theorists, including some who served in this body when this amendment was passed previously, have announced their opposition. I guess it is fair to say that they were for it before they were against it. You may hear some of these conspiracy theories this evening, so let me be very clear. This amendment has one goal: to prevent any President from unlawfully using our Nation's Armed Forces against Americans exercising their constitutionally protected rights. Last year, my friends on the other side of the aisle didn't want evidence obtained illegally by the military to be used against people. This year, well, we will see. This amendment will ensure the government cannot use evidence obtained by the military if acting unlawfully and allow us to better protect the fundamental freedoms enshrined in our Constitution. Surely, we can all agree on that. Mr. Speaker, I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I reserve the balance of my time.