[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           GEORGE H. W. BUSH CENTER FOR CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE

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                               speech of

                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 3, 1998

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in full and 
complete support of the measure that would rename the C.I.A. 
headquarters after a man who has served this great nation tirelessly. 
To name the C.I.A. headquarters the George H.W. Bush Center is a high 
honor rightfully deserved by, fellow Texan, President Bush.
  President Bush is a man of unblemished integrity. His leadership and 
commitment to the United States deserves any and all awards and 
accolades bestowed upon him. President Bush was charged with a sense of 
purpose to serve his country in every way. Not only was President Bush 
an important part of world policy, but he also was a loving husband to 
his wife, Barbara Bush. President and Mrs. Bush are the proud and 
loving parents of six beautiful children.
  Mr. Speaker, the young President Bush became the youngest person to 
become an aviator in the United States Navy during World War II. 
President Bush went on to have an illustrious military career where he 
was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross. President Bush also 
served our great Nation as a United States Representative for the 7th 
District of the great state of Texas, an Ambassador to the United 
Nations, and the Chief of the United States Liaison Office to the 
People's Republic of China. Throughout his career, President Bush 
continuously fought against terrorism and drug smuggling. President 
Bush was appointed to the position of Director of the C.I.A. on 
November 3, 1975, by President Gerald Ford. Upon his appointment, 
President Bush served the Agency with reverence and honor. President 
Bush has the unique distinction of being the only President to serve in 
this esteemed position. President Bush was an innovator during his 
stint as Director of the Nation's premier intelligence organization. He 
helped draft strict orders aimed at preventing any violation of C.I.A. 
regulations. In addition, President Bush also drafted and developed 
similar federal and international laws.
  On behalf of the 18th Congressional District, all Texans, myself, and 
the citizens of the United States of America I would like to commend 
and applaud a man whose tireless efforts and relentless pursuit to 
serve his country have provided many improvements for this country.
  Mr. Speaker, President Bush brought a dedication to traditional 
American values and a determination to direct them toward making the 
United States a stronger and better nation. Coming with a tradition of 
public service, George Herbert Walker Bush felt the responsibility to 
make his contribution in both time of war and in peace. President Bush 
created strength and stability in the intelligence community and is 
widely credited with restoring the morale of the C.I.A. and I cannot 
see any better way to honor Mr. George Herbert Walker Bush than to 
place his name on C.I.A. headquarters.

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