Lee Terry

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Thank you. The ostensible goal of this legislation is to give consumers more time to prepare for the transition. But, unfortunately, this bill will only confuse customers by changing the date, cost more money and hurt public safety. It will not give a single television viewer the coupon off the coupon waiting list. It will jeopardize the spectrum that police and firefighters say they need. Since 9/11 we have been hearing this, as our good friend from Virginia (Mr. Boucher) has already stated. And I don't know under what circumstances the national police chiefs and fire chiefs have written, but my local people are saying exactly the opposite. And, also, this will jeopardize the spectrum that the original DTV legislation clears for advance wireless services, perhaps our Nation's quickest and most realistic way to improve broadband deployment, stimulate the economy and create jobs. Now, if we are going to move this date to tornado season in Nebraska, let me use this Nebraska analogy about waiting so that we are at 100 percent of people already hooked up, which seems to be our new standard here. Let me give you this story about Tom Osborne, three-time national championship coach of the Huskers. When he decided to run for Congress after being coach for, I think, almost 30 years, and three national championships, he polled and found out that he had name ID in Nebraska of 95 percent, meaning 5 percent of the Nebraskans had never heard of Tom Osborne. Yet, we are holding up this legislation here today because 5 percent of our Nation, although they may have the coupons in hand, have not hooked up yet. If we are going to wait till 100 percent, we are going to come back and delay this again. Mr. Speaker, we are ready. Nebraska is ready because of broadcasters and community groups in my district who have been preparing the population with educational efforts about this transition to digital television that have been on going for over a year now. They have worked very hard and I would like to recognize them for their efforts here on the floor. The Nebraska Digital Television Conversion Coalition is comprised of not-for-profit organizations that have recognized the digital television conversion could be problematic for some in our society, including elderly and low income individuals. Members of this coalition include: Nebraska Educational Television, United Way of the Midlands, Nebraska Broadcasters Association, Little Brothers & Friends of the Elderly, the Nebraska Retail Federation, the Nebraska Office on Aging and my congressional office. Mr. Speaker, please allow me to briefly describe one example of the problems my constituents will encounter if this bill becomes law. Nebraska Educational Television tells me that they will suffer both financially and technically because they will not be allowed to increase power at the six sites they have already converted to digital. At these six sites they have decommissioned the analog service and are digital only, this was done with permission from the FCC, which results in many of their viewers unable to receive the NETV signal until the power is strengthened. My Nebraska Broadcasters Association is also opposed and I quote, ``We plead with you Congressman Terry to oppose any effort to extend this date. Any change now would create an urgent need for a campaign far greater than the first to reverse the message indelibly affixed in the minds of Americans.'' Lastly, Mr. Speaker, the ostensible goal of the legislation is to give consumers more time to prepare for the transition, but unfortunately, this bill will confuse consumers, cost more money, and hurt public safety: It will not move a single television viewer off the coupon waiting list. It will jeopardize the spectrum that police and firefighters said they needed 5 years to the day before September 11, 2001. The most important telecommunications-related recommendation of the 9/11 Commission was to make spectrum available for public safety by completing the digital television transition. And it will jeopardize the spectrum that the original DTV legislation clears for advanced wireless services, perhaps our Nation's quickest and most realistic way to improve broadband deployment, stimulate the economy, and create jobs. The DTV coupon program is not out of money; only half of the $1.5 billion in the coupon program has been spent on redeemed coupons. Instead of delaying the transition and spending hundreds of millions of dollars more, Congress has the opportunity to simple do what former Commerce Secretary Gutierrez suggested and modify the coupon program to allow all of those who have requested a coupon to get one. I urge a ``no'' vote.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, under this legislation, physician-owned hospitals would be banned in the future. This includes the Bellevue Medical Center currently under construction in my congressional district. This first photo is a view of the finished--this is 48 hours old, this photo here, showing a nice steel structure and a half-completed building. If this bill would pass today, construction on this facility has to stop because it's 40 percent owned by physicians. The other partner in here is a hospital. We have two facilities like this in my district. Now, not only is it appalling that we are going to have to shut down construction on it or else not accept Medicare patients, but the fact is the community that this is being built in is a town, it's incorporated within the Omaha area, about 50, 60,000 people and also has a base, an Air Force base on it. There are no other medical facilities in this general area. This will be it, and we will be shutting this down. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this SCHIP bill. Under this legislation, physician-owned hospitals would be banned in the future. This includes the Bellevue Medical Center currently under construction in my congressional district. Also, the Midwest Neuroscience Center and Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital, which are both specialty hospitals that would not be allowed to expand under this legislation. The Bellevue Medical Center, to be located at Highway 370 and 25th Street in Bellevue, will have 60 inpatient and observation beds which will all be private rooms. Potential future expansion can allow for additional 60 beds. In addition to general medical services, the hospital will provide labor and delivery care, emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery and intensive care. Facilities will feature state-of-the-art diagnostic services and equipment, including a cardiac catheterization lab, radiology, lab testing and pharmacy on premises. There will be a medical office building adjacent to hospital which will house patient clinics. Construction of the Bellevue Medical Center is ongoing. It started late in 2007 and is expected to be completed later this year with a total cost of $135 million. Sixty percent of this hospital will be owned by the Nebraska Medical Center, which is a community hospital, and up to 40 percent of this hospital will be owned by community physicians and faculty of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Unfortunately, under Sec. 623, Bellevue Medical Center would have had to have their Medicare Agreement signed by January 1, 2009, in order to be compliant. This is very unfortunate for a number of reasons, but none larger than the community in which this hospital will serve. The location in which the hospital is being built is an ideal location for a new hospital since there is a population of almost 100,000 people who can take advantage of it. This would include the city of Bellevue, Offutt Air Force Base and Plattsmouth. In particular, the Bellevue Medical Center would have a strong focus on serving the healthcare needs of the following military related personnel in the Bellevue area: 10,000 active duty personnel, 20,000 dependents of active duty personnel and 11,000 military retirees. Bellevue's other medical facility, Ehrling Bergquist Clinic, located at Offutt Air Force Base, no longer has inpatient services and has limited outpatient services. Operations at this clinic include same-day surgery, and urgent care. As a result, the Bellevue Medical Center is needed to meet the hospital needs of the Offutt community. The Bellevue Medical Center will also serve as a training area for Air Force physicians, including approximately one-third of the Air Forces's complement of family practice physicians. This hospital is also needed to serve the fast-growing population of Sarpy county, which according to the U.S. Census Bureau, is the fastest growing county by population in Nebraska and western Iowa. Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce support the Bellevue Medical Center. Madam Speaker, this is one of the major reasons that I cannot support this legislation and will be voting against it today.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of Susan Feistner. Susie recently celebrated 10 years of service in my Omaha Congressional Office. She is a dedicated servant to the Second Congressional District of Nebraska. She works hard and deserves accolades. Susan Feistner serves as my Assistant District Director and Senior Constituent Liaison in my Omaha Congressional Office. Susie handles immigration issues, and this is no small task. Over the years, she has muddled through mounds of paperwork to find solutions for people and in many cases has reunited families, helped with adoptions of foreign-born children and obtained last-minute visas and passports. She has also referred people to attorneys for help in becoming legal citizens, and she has helped many constituents navigate through the tangle of U.S. Immigration laws. Her tireless service has made a difference in thousands of lives. Over the years, Susie has also been active in Republican Party politics and has worked for candidates up and down and the ballot. Her involvement in our political process is much appreciated by me and the many others she has supported. She has also been a steadying hand in my District Office and has acted as Molly Lloyd's deputy when needed. Her continuity has been a big plus for our staff. Susie, today I offer you a heartfelt thank you. Thank you for your dedication. I am extremely proud of your contributions over the past 10 years. I am blessed to have such a professional and hard working individual on my team. Without your help and guidance, I would not be where I am today. It is a privilege and an honor to have you on my staff Thank you again.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of Karen Davis. Karen recently celebrated 10 years of service in my Omaha Congressional Office. She is a dedicated servant to the Second Congressional District of Nebraska. She works hard and deserves accolades. Karen Davis serves as Outreach Coordinator for my Omaha Congressional Office. Karen is the epitome of customer service. Karen has the skill and understanding to help seniors make sense of complex issues such as Medicare and Medicaid. Although at times carrying a crushing workload while being a working mother, she is accessible, helpful and always puts constituents first. Her dedication to service has touched thousands of individuals during her 10 years. I should also point out that Karen's dad was a Tuskeegee airman--a point of pride for not only Karen but all of us in our office. Karen, today I offer you a heartfelt thank you. Thank you for your vision, passion and understanding. You should be proud of the many things you have accomplished over the years. I know I am. I consider you a friend and I am grateful to have you on my team. Thank you.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of my District Director Molly Lloyd. Molly recently celebrated 10 years of service in my Omaha Congressional Office. She is a dedicated servant to the Second Congressional District of Nebraska. She works hard and deserves accolades. Molly Lloyd serves as my District Director in my Omaha Congressional Office. Molly knows how to lead and build an effective team, not to mention her stealth communication skills. Her talents and commitment to selfless public service are evident throughout the community. No one is more loved and respected than Molly Lloyd. Molly is a lifelong Nebraskan and was born to proud parents Kay and Bob Koozer in Omaha. She graduated from Westside High School and attended Hastings College where she earned a bachelor's degree in communications in only 3 years. After college, she worked to elect Mayor Hal Daub for the city of Omaha and served as his director of public affairs until 1997. I was fortunate to gain her as a member of my congressional staff upon my election in 1998. She is mother of two beautiful daughters, Emma and Ellie and is married to her soul mate Mark Lloyd. Some questioned me for hiring someone so young to become the director of my Omaha office, but their criticisms were soon silenced as her talents and her commitment to selfless public service became obvious to the entire community. Her strong leadership skills and fierce dedication to conservative principles have served my office well. Molly knows her hometown inside and out and is an active member of the community, including volunteering and advocating for causes and organizations such as the Joslyn Foundation, the American Diabetes Association, and as a founder of the Leadership Circle to help the next generation of women leaders enter public service. I appreciate Molly's friendship, and I respect her dedication and invaluable contributions over the past ten years. I am proud to call her a friend and to congratulate and honor her today for all that she has accomplished.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of Judie Bolam, Judie recently celebrated 10 years of service in my Omaha Congressional Office. She is a dedicated servant to the Second Congressional District of Nebraska. She works hard and deserves accolades. Judie serves as staff assistant for my Omaha Congressional Office. Judie has the unofficial title of ``director of first impressions.'' She starts every day taking the time to speak to each staff member face to face. She is a dedicated worker who always has a smile and her face and knows everyone by first name. Judie, thank you for your positive attitude. It has made a difference in every project you worked on over the past 10 years. I am lucky to have found you, and I know the staff believes the office is lucky you found us. Hard work and patience pays off, and we could not have done it without you, Judie. Thank you.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1424 because it is, in my opinion, our last opportunity to save jobs, save small businesses, and I pray prevent a collapse of our economy. I believe that is what we are facing today. I have heard from hundreds of Nebraskans who have contacted me by phone, email, or have just come up to me when I was home. All of them are angry. Angry at the greed, arrogance, and just plain reckless nature of Wall Street. Angry at Congress and the administration who have now proposed using taxpayers' dollars to bail out those greedy investment bankers, traders, and CEOs. People have every right to be angry at these self-important Wall Street executives who cared more about themselves by making a quick buck no matter the risk or lack of ethics just so they could earn multi-million dollar salaries. Madam Speaker, I share that anger. Maybe even a little more, as my constituents have transferred their anger onto the one who they can reach out to--me. I have to admit that listening to their anger and fright, sharing their true feelings, but knowing that I have the responsibility as their Representative in Congress to do something to help them, has increased my frustration to a level I've never experienced before as a Member of Congress. Still, something must be done. Inaction may be ``something,'' but it is not the answer. I now know that to save ourselves we must also save the pigs. Those greedy pigs on Wall Street don't deserve help from hard-working Americans. But allowing them to fail will cause so many other businesses that conducted their business in good faith, ethically and conservatively to lose access to credit, lose business, and eventually maybe have to close their doors. Yes, even in Nebraska, far away from Wall Street. I have heard from several business leaders in Omaha who say they will have to lay off some employees if liquidity in our financial system is not restored. One business owner told me they are at risk of shutting their doors and every employee will be laid off. My vote today is to help the people of Nebraska, protect their jobs, and protect their savings. So, is this bill the best answer? Probably not. I prefer stimulating the economy by eliminating or suspending the capital gains tax, providing an incentive to purchase of homes with a tax credit, transferring the toxic mortgage debt to the free market, using insurance to cover future debt, and encouraging the Federal Reserve to release more money to central banks for increased liquidity. I also support suspending an arcane federal accounting rule mandated on publicly traded companies known as ``mark to market''. The mark to market rule forces firms to report the current market value of an asset. So when no market exists at a point in time for an asset then its value is zero or next to zero. But the asset has value and will have more value in the future. The rule is unforgiving and has caused companies to declare they are bankrupt--when they are really worth more. Madam Speaker, the first bill brought to Congress by Treasury Secretary Paulson on Monday, September 22, was insulting. The bill would have given Secretary Paulson complete control over $700 billion, no questions asked, no transparency, no accountability, and no punishment of the hogs on Wall Street. After several listening sessions with Members our leadership began negotiations with Secretary Paulson. These talks were painful and long with many starts and stops and a premature declaration of done deal. After several days, a true deal was announced. Some of the good ideas by Members to improve the bill were included, but very few. I knew we could do a much better job to protect the taxpayers and I felt the responsibility to continue to try. I also knew that I could vote ``no,'' and allow the bill to fail. Then, maybe then, the administration would listen. That's exactly what happened. I voted against it and once again offered seven provisions to the White House and leadership to make it a better bill. Those improvements included suspension of mark to market, more use of FDIC insurance, and reinstating the so-called ``uptick'' rule. The first two priorities were agreed to and made a part of the final bill. This bill prohibits the use of tax dollars for executive severance packages, creates a board of directors to approve of the Secretary of Treasury's decisions spending tax dollars, greater oversight by Congress, slowing the release of tax dollars, allowing the SEC Chairman to waive the mark to market rule when no market exists for a particular asset (the SEC chairman agreed to do so), and providing insurance to limit the taxpayer's risk of loss where the Government purchased toxic debt. Finally, I want to thank a number of individuals in the Omaha community who took the time to talk to me about the bill and legitimacy of the crisis. They made me better informed about this problem from a Nebraska perspective, thereby allowing me to step back and be more thoughtful on how to proceed. Your advice and assistance was much appreciated. Madam Speaker, this is not the perfect solution, it's not even a good one, but it is the solution before us today. And I will support it because I can't look into the eyes of someone who has just lost their job and say, ``I did nothing to help.''

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize two of my constituents, Jed and Joyce Robertson, who this Sunday will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Jed Robertson moved to Omaha in 1958 after attending trade school. Joyce followed him, and that same year they married and moved to Valley as newlyweds. Jed and Joyce represent the hardworking stability of good Midwesterners. The same year they were married they hosted their first Thanksgiving dinner for their extended family. Jed and Joyce have continued that tradition by hosting Thanksgiving dinner every year since, and this November they will follow their 50th wedding anniversary with their 50th Thanksgiving dinner. In their years together, Jed and Joyce raised two children, Kim and Kirk, and are blessed with four grandchildren: Meghan, Matt, Jeremy and JC. Today I want to honor this great accomplishment that represents not only their love together but the values of Nebraska I'm proud to represent in Congress.

Mr. TERRY

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

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky.

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 3042, the Calling Card Consumer Protection Act. There is enormous fraud in the marketing and delivery of prepaid calling card services, reportedly up to as much as 30 percent to 40 percent of the industry's revenue. Prepaid card fraud is not a new problem, but has grown into a $1 billion industry that has attracted an increasing number of new providers, some better than others. In many cases, the fraud is associated with the cards marketed to people from a specific region in the world with purported preferred rates to their country of origin. The States have responded to this problem with their own disclosure requirements and have increasingly brought enforcement actions against the bad actors, as has the Federal Trade Commission. H.R. 3402 attempts to put the Federal Trade Commission in a strong position to go after the bad actors and to mandate proper disclosures to consumers. A national law is helpful, because it provides consistency for providers and consumers, consistency for enforcement, and it reduces confusion across this market. In addition to preemption of State law for H.R. 3402 to be effective, it will have to apply to common carriers. We have crafted a very narrow enforcement authority for the FTC, solely for the purposes of this act, and I am glad we could do that on a bipartisan basis. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not present.

Mr. TERRY. Having no further speakers, Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of our time.

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. As the coauthor of the House version of the Poison Center Support Enhancement and Awareness Act, I rise in support of Senate 2932. I'd also like to commend Senator Murray and my fellow coauthor, Congressman Towns, for their work on this bill. The Poison Center Support Enhancement and Awareness Act of 2008 reauthorizes the Poison Control Center program for an additional 5 years. Poison Control Centers are medical facilities that provide immediate, free and expert treatment advice and assistance in case of exposure to poisonous or hazardous substances. As a parent of a young child, in fact, three young children, I recognize how important it is to be able to have the entity like Poison Control Centers to call in times of distress. I'm glad to see that this program can continue offering its much needed services in our local communities. Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support this legislation. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not present.

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, as one of the coauthors of this bill, I rise in support of Senate 1382, or at least the House version of this ALS Registry Act. ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rapidly progressive and invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. The disease belongs to a group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases, which are characterized by the gradual degeneration and death of motor neurons. As many as 20,000 Americans have ALS, and an estimated 5,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with the disease each year. ALS is one of the most common neuromuscular diseases worldwide, and people of all races and ethnic backgrounds are affected. ALS most commonly strikes people between 40 and 60 years of age, but younger and older people also can develop the disease. Constituents suffering from what used to be called Lou Gehrig's disease have been visiting Congress and asking for help for years. The disease is brutal, and I believe that establishing a registry will help researchers cure ALS. An ALS registry will serve as an excellent resource for scientists. I thank Mr. Engel and others like Mr. Deal who helped shepherd this through our subcommittee and committee and in making sure that it got here today. Madam Speaker, I urge all Members to support this legislation. I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3232, the Travel Promotion Act of 2008. This legislation would establish the Corporation for Travel Promotion as a nonprofit corporation. The core mission would be to promote tourism in the United States and provide travel information to people around the world. I am a cosponsor of the bill and support promoting the country's tourism industry. Spending by international travelers while in this country is defined as a U.S. export, and many have said that it is strong U.S. export numbers that have kept the economy growing over the last few quarters, despite a slowdown in other parts of the economy and the huge problems that have presented themselves in the financial markets. Streamlining travel and tourism promotion through a not-for-profit corporation that does not require taxpayer funds will go a long way to help these industries and our economy. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman who represents probably the biggest destination of domestic tourists and foreign tourists, the gentleman from Orlando, Florida (Mr. Keller).

Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, we have no further speakers, and I yield back my time.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. We were right.

Mr. TERRY. Thank you very much. And I do love that committee. I love what it has done. We are the leading users of space in the world. We have great assets not only for our military, but for our economy also. The global economy for space is some $220 billion, and growing about 18 percent a year. I have problems though, and I know one of the things you have championed over the years is getting young people interested in engineering, math, science and things that we need in the space industry. I just point out that China last year graduated 500,000 new engineers. The United States graduated 70,000. So we certainly have to interest young people in this marvelous thing that we call space. Thank you again for your kind words.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, the Energy and Commerce Committee is not taking a position saying or encouraging other Members to vote for or against this bill. Our frustration is with the process on this bill. At this time, I want to, seeing no other Energy and Commerce speakers here, yield the balance of my time to Mr. Ramstad of the Ways and Means Committee.

Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mental health deserves serious attention. We all share in this concern. The debate around mental health parity hinges on that principle, does government really know what is best? Isn't it better to allow consumers choice and not a one-size-fits-all government-dictated mandate? People should be able to decide if they want to pay more for health insurance. We have been here before, and, from what I am told, this isn't the only time or possibility even this week that we will be considering a government-dictated mental health mandate. Earlier this year, the House passed H.R. 1424, a bill that served as the House mental health parity bill for purposes of negotiation with the Senate. At the time, CBO estimated that H.R. 1424 would have increased premiums for group health insurance by an average of about four-tenths of 1 percent before accounting for the responses of health plans, employers and workers to the higher premiums. Those responses would include reductions in the number of employees enrolling in employer insurance, changes in the types of health plans that are offered, including eliminating coverage for mental health benefits and/ or substance benefits, and reductions in the scope or generosity of health benefits, such as increased deductibles or higher copayments. I opposed H.R. 1424 for these and other reasons regarding the offsets presented at that time, as well as many of my colleagues on Energy and Commerce. The bill before us today is not H.R. 1424. It may be confusing to see this stand-alone mental health parity bill here today, since I know we just passed one a few months ago. After a little digging, I soon realized that this bill is a cut-and-paste of the same agreed-upon text from the tax extenders bill originating in the Senate to be sent over to this body to consider possibly as early as today or tomorrow. So what the majority has done is take language negotiated directly with the Senate without any House Democrats in the room and dropped into another stand-alone bill. One has to wonder why we are considering this bill today, when the exact same language is on its way over to us pursuant to an agreement between the majority and the Senate. Is this just another political gimmick by the Democrat leadership? This is a prime example of what happens when Democrats stop leading on issues and start politicking. The Democrat do-nothing Congress is doing something today. Instead of addressing outstanding issues our country faces, such as a need for real energy reform, they are hard at work to put in front of us a bill that already passed the House this year and will be arriving momentarily from the Senate. Are we really supposed to pass the same bill three times this year? That is not progress. That is a waste of taxpayer time. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of our time.

Mr. TERRY

Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, this is an extremely disappointing day for me, and I assume for America. Today is the day when we finally have an energy bill, except it doesn't have energy in it. And America wants us to work together, the Republicans and Democrats to work together, so that we have a comprehensive American energy plan that makes us independent of foreign oil where we can have price stability. But unfortunately, as Republicans repeatedly reached out to the Democrat leadership to be involved in this process, we were totally shut out. The only negotiations occurred within the Speaker's office, and no Republican was allowed. We didn't even see the bill until late last night. This is not a true energy bill. If she would have included some of us, we could have made this hoax of a bill a lot better for the American public. For example, they say that they open up 12 percent of the resources, but then put conditions on it that really can't be met. So even that 12 percent of the coastal waters are not going to be opened up while they pass a permanent moratorium on 88 percent. This is a hoax, and America needs to see it for what it is.