Michael Turner

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3166) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 57 Old Tappan Road in Tappan, New York, as the ``John G. Dow Post Office Building.''

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3029) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 255 North Main Street in Jonesboro, Georgia, as the ``S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building''.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on the bill under consideration.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Burns).

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2438) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 West Pine Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as the ``Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post Office Building''.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 2438.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the call of the Private Calendar be dispensed with today.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 262) expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on the concurrent resolution under consideration.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 176) supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring American families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process.

Mr. TURNER

Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 7, the Charitable Giving Act, and to urge my colleagues to do the same. Let me begin by saying that I value the role of charitable organizations in the delivery and provision of social services. Our country has been made stronger through the good works of people who dedicate their time, efforts, and skills to helping those in need. These organizations have long fed the hungry, clothed the poor, given shelter to the homeless, and helped heal the sick. Their contributions have been absolutely essential for millions of Americans throughout the history of our great nation. It is time now that we help these charitable organizations continue to help those in need. The bill before us today contains many important provisions that work toward a single goal of encouraging charitable giving in the United States. The bill does this by making it easier for individuals to deduct their charitable contributions from their income taxes, by allowing tax-free distributions from IRAs for charities and by encouraging donations of important items such as food and computers. I know firsthand about the important role that charitable organizations play in every community. In my own district the Matile Family Foundation, the Dayton Foundation, and the Iddings Foundation have a long and distinguished record of giving and serving the Dayton community. Similarly our community is home to numerous faith-based organizations that also provide important services to those in need, including the Gospel Mission, Revival Center Ministries and St. Mary's Neighborhood Development Corporation. In May I convened a community and faith-based forum where over 80 individuals from charitable organizations met to discuss partnering with the Federal government on the delivery of social services. I believe the bill before us will help these and many other organizations throughout my congressional district. As a cosponsor of this important legislation, I am proud to join my colleagues in expressing support for H.R. 7 and urge all Members to vote in favor of it. This critical measure will help ensure that charitable organizations can continue to attract the resources necessary to help our most vulnerable populations by improving the incentives for individuals and corporations to donate to charitable entities.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, it is hard to imagine how much our world has changed in the past 2 years. New challenges have been met with great courage and the commitment of a strong Nation. Out of the ashes of the twin towers has emerged an America with a renewed sense of pride and appreciation for our country. Americans love freedom. We cherish our way of life and the values that make us Americans. Our Founding Fathers stood with ``the flame of freedom in their souls, and light of knowledge in their eyes'', and created a country unlike that of any other. A country where people do not live in fear; a country where ideas, education and imagination are endless; a country where children can dream of things never before achieved, and grow up to actually do them. It has been 2 years since the terrorist attacks, yet when I look around, I see an even greater America than had existed before. Our love of freedom and the American way of life cannot be shaken. We stand together--a United America--so that one day, others may know the joy of freedom.

Mr. TURNER

Mr. TURNER. I certainly would welcome the cosponsorship, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Government Reform be discharged from further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2746) to designate the facilities of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Weston Street in Hartford, Connecticut, as the ``Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building,'' and ask for its immediate consideration.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall Nos. 376, 377, and 378 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 17 Offered by Mr. Tancredo

Mr. TURNER

Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, my point was that we can increase the national debt by either spending or by greater tax cuts, and we are in a position right now where we are projecting a $5 trillion deficit over the decade. Ten years from now the national debt will be twice as what it is under the Republican budget. Today it stands at a little over $6 trillion. In 10 years it is going to be $12 trillion. We will be paying interest in excess of the largest category of Federal spending, and that is defense, in 10 years. So do not say that the differences are we are against tax cuts, or we are for spending and we are against tax cuts. We would love to cut taxes just like you do, but we believe you have to be intellectually honest about it. Just as Mr. Peterson said in this article in the New Yorker, and I will quote, ``For some supply side Republicans, the pursuit of lower taxes has evolved into a religion; indeed, a tax cut theology that simply disregards any objective evidence that violates the tenets of the faith.'' He says, ``The star of the government at the source strategy is not only hypocritical, it is likely to fail with great injury to the young.'' So what we are doing is passing on a debt. We are passing on a debt to a future generation by the blind pursuit of an irresponsible fiscal policy, and the Republicans are in charge, and the Republican Party is doing it.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 1610.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1610, introduced by my distinguished colleague, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Graves), redesignates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at East Ritchie Avenue in Marceline, Missouri, as the Walt Disney Post Office Building. The entire delegation from the State of Missouri has cosponsored this legislation. Mr. Speaker, this legislation honors the great pioneer of animation and entertainment, Walt Disney. From Mickey Mouse to Donald Duck, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to ``Finding Nemo,'' and from Disney World to Disneyland, and, yes, even Euro Disney, what other name is more synonymous with family entertainment than Disney? Born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 5, 1901, Walter Elias Disney transformed the initially struggling motion picture industry into the producer of the preeminent modern American art form. The list of Disney's classic animated films reads like an all-time favorites list of kids everywhere: ``Cinderella,'' ``Pinocchio,'' ``Bambi,'' ``Alice in Wonderland,'' ``Beauty and the Beast,'' ``Dumbo,'' ``101 Dalmations,'' ``The Jungle Book,'' ``Aladdin,'' and ``The Lion King.'' The corporation founded by Walt Disney also has succeeded in appealing to a new generation of animated movie lovers with recent hits such as ``Toy Story,'' ``Pocahontas,'' ``The Hunchback of Notre Dame,'' ``Mulan,'' ``Monsters Inc.,'' ``The Emperor's New Groove.'' And, finally, one cannot forget such timeless live-action films like ``20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,'' ``Swiss Family Robinson,'' ``Treasure Island,'' ``Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,'' and ``The Santa Claus,'' to name a few. Despite the American people's familiarity with him and his countless works, it may not be widely known that Walt Disney was a production pioneer as well. He invented the multiplane camera, which was a breakthrough in the movie production field. It created the illusion of depth that greatly improved the picture quality of his animated films. The three-dimensional effects offered by the multiplane camera were first seen in ``Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,'' which premiered December 23, 1937, as the first full-length cartoon in history. Mr. Speaker, Walt Disney died in 1966 following a battle with lung cancer; but clearly his legacy has been firmly established for years in the minds of young people throughout the world, and those slightly more grown up who remain young at heart. I regret that debate is limited to only 20 minutes on our side for consideration of this bill, because in that period of time one can only give the briefest overview to all of the achievements and impact of Walt Disney's outstanding life. I urge all Members to vote in favor of H.R. 1610. I thank my colleague, the gentleman from Missouri, for introducing this important measure that honors a man whose creative genius continues to entertain children and adults throughout the world. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1610) to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Ritchie Avenue in Marceline, Missouri, as the ``Walt Disney Post Office Building''.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I only want to add that I have my daughters with me, Jessica, 11, and Carolyn, who is 8. Jessica, who is 11, says that her favorite Walt Disney movie is ``Pocahontas''; Carolyn says that hers is ``Mulan.'' So certainly, looking at their favorites, it is in further support of this bill. Mr. Speaker, I again want to thank the gentleman from Missouri for introducing this important legislation. I know he regrets that he was unable to be here today for the consideration of H.R. 1610. I urge all Members to support the adoption of this measure. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 162) honoring the City of Dayton, Ohio, and its many partners, for hosting ``Inventing Flight: The Centennial Celebration'', a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the distinguished ranking member of the Committee on Government Reform for being here for the consideration of this legislation, and I again invite everyone to come to the Wright Dunbar National Park, the United States Air Force Museum, and the National Aviation Hall of Fame as part of the celebration in Dayton. I have no other speakers. Again, I urge all of the Members to support the adoption of House Concurrent Resolution 162.