mr. deutch: mr. speaker, this debate has revealed deep differences between the majority and minority when it comes to how to grow our economy. we object how leader cantor's bill borrows $47 billion from china for tax cuts designed to benefit millionaires. that's why the c.b.o. ranked this proposal second to dead last in a long list of things we could do to create jobs. now, americans have learned by now there is no such thing as a temporary republican tax cut for the wealthy. they're all permanent. let's acknowledge the real price tag here. a half a trillion dollars in deficit spending over the next decade. not for education, not for infrastructure. another $500 billion in windfall for the wealthy. as i said before, our disagreements run deep. the fact that we are outnumbered means this misguided legislation will likely pass. given that reality, we should at least be able to come together and agree on which businesses should be excluded from this new windfall. that's what my amendment aims to do. my

mr. deutch: tomorrow americans from rotary clubs across the nation will be honored as champions of changen their communities. many of us in this house frequent rotary clubs throughout our districts. i'm always pleased to meet with constituents so committed to honest discussion, civic engagement, and the betterment of our community. last week at a meeting of a rotary club in coral springs, florida, i was reminded of something i would like to share would you, the four way test. they guide them in their daily lives. is it the truth? is it fair to all concerned? will it build big will and better friendships? will it be beneficial to all concerned? madam speaker, washington has been paralyze bide partisan politics and a disappointing level of discourse. if we can just approach our nation's problems a bit more like the rotary club's four way test, we would be better off. after all, at a time of great challenge facing our nation, the american people deserve no less than a congress that operates with honesty, builds bipartisanship, and base its decisions on whether or not it will be beneficial to

mr. deutch: today is israel's independence day and i recognize our great ally's many achievements over the last 64 years. israel has endured against all odds, against border attacks, against deniers of her right to exist, against international bias and even in the face of the threats posed by iran's nuclear ambitions, veil valiantly strides forward. veil is the world's hub for biotechnology, for medical research, green energy and innovation and she is also a welcoming home to those seeking freedom and equal rights as the region's only true democracy. so as we celebrate israel's independence day, let's remember why our bonds run so deep. it's more than strategic cooperation or shared security, it's the values that americans and israelis share for democracy and freedom, for basichu that's forms the bond and it's a bond that i will always work to protect and support. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the

mr. deutch: her only child, 22-year-old michael, u.s. army private first class, died in afghanistan on sunday following an ied attack. he was killed at the wheel of his vehicle while trying to rescue other soldiers. described by his mother as tough and strong with a sensitive side, he performed this one last act of bravery came as no surprise to all who knew him. he attended park vista high school and graduated from st. john's northwestern military academy. he loved serving, skim boarding, and spending time by the water. on monday his friends and family gathered at the inlet to light cans on the sur board. winds blew all out but one. the candle wouldn't go out, he wanted to hang out with us all night. we'll never forget his sacrifice and the nation is grateful for his service. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the