[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17798]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           TOPICS OF THE DAY

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, there are remaining issues of justice 
that this House must address.
  First, let me offer my deepest sympathy to the people of the 
Philippines who, as you look at the landscape, 10 million people have 
been affected, 4,011 deaths, and 4.4 million people displaced. We must 
come together as a Nation and come together as a Congress and provide 
the resources. Let me salute the United States military and our marines 
who landed first who are a lifeline to those people. Let me say to them 
that we are with you.
  Then I want to say that the Senate has addressed the justice issue 
ENDA for the LGBT community. How can we stand here on the precipice of 
honoring great leaders and not recognize that there are people who need 
human dignity? Pass ENDA now.
  And let me pay tribute to the 50th year of the assassination of 
President John F. Kennedy and salute him--yes, salute him--as one of 
the greatest leaders and visionaries--Camelot--who led this country and 
inspired this country to greatness and service. We owe a debt of 
gratitude and appreciation to the legacy of his family and to the 
service they have given.
  To President John F. Kennedy, may he rest in peace and thank him for 
inspiring millions of people.

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