ms. watson: we rise to pay tribute to a star that went high into the sky. the speaker pro tempore: does the gentlewoman ask unanimous consent to speak out of turn for one minute? the gentlewoman is recognized. >> the house is not in order. ms. watson: we would like all those to join us who would like to take a moment to remember michael jackson so you may come and join us here at the mic. i want to say to our house of representatives -- >> madam speaker, the house is not in order. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is correct. members and staff will take their seats. ms. watson: to the country and the world. a young man has left earth, but now resides in the stars. and this was a talented, multitalented person who entertained the world with his dynamic portrayals, his songs that he had written, but his style of dancing. we think it's appropriate to say that we pay tribute to the culture that he has left behind, his legacy. i'd like now to ask my colleague, mr. jackson, he would close out and all those that stand with us send our condolences, our heartfe

ms. watson: to make grants to u.s. nongovernmental organizations that use documentary films to promote a better understanding of the united states abroad and to mo promote the understanding of other countries in the united states. the chair: the gentlewoman's time has expired. the gentlewoman from florida continue trose serve. the gentleman from california. mr. berman: i'm pleased to yield one minute to the gentleman from new jersey, mr. holt, for purposes of a colloquy. the chair: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. holt: i appreciate the hard work of chairman berman and the committee on this bill, i'd like to enter into a colloquy on the issue of science and diplomacy. i'm pleased to support h.r. 2410. it's a strong bill that accomplishes many good things. there's one area the bill does not address explicitly, the role science can play in our diplomatic portfolio. in his cre cent -- recent speech in cairo, the president reminded us the ideas that shape our world have sprung from every corner of the earth.

ms. watson: to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. ms. watson: madam speaker, we need to urgently need to fix health care, for our american businesses and families and for our future. president barack obama and his congress want to reduce your cost, offer you the choice of doctors and plans and guarantee affordable quality health care for all, cost less and cover more. your choice. you have it, you like it, then you keep it. security and peace of mind, quality patient centered care. we need a uniquely american solution that builds on the best of what works, to foster competition among private plans and provide patients with quality choices. we must ensure that every child in america is covered. we must invest in prevention and wellness. we must ensure that doctors and nurses get the information they need. never again will your coverage be denied and never again have we to make a life or a job decision based on coverage. never let your family suff

ms. watson. ms. watson: thank you so much and, mr. speaker, left we forget, we must constantly be vigilant that we have people in this country that still harbor hate. as we go looking around the world for those who would do mass carnage, we need to look right inside of ourselves and see what is happening among too many of our people. officer johns was there, i understand he opened the door for the person who shot him. but he represented a minority and the shooter went to a place where he could show his anger, his hate, his hostility. as long as these kind of people allow this to grow within them, we're all at risk and as long as we let guns go unregistered and out there in the hands of these people, each and every one of us is at risk. so the now the time not only to give our condolences to the family of officer johns, but to take a step in the right direction for the right policy that will keep this in our minds every day of our lives. thank you, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from west virginia. the gentleman fr

ms. watson. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized for two minutes. ms. watson: thank you, mr. speaker. thank you, mr. chairman. i rise today in support of h.r. 1886, the pakistan enduring assistance and cooperation enhancement act of 2009. since president barack obama took the reins of our nation, he has begun to lead us in a new era of foreign policy, based oven the theme, listen, learn, then lead. this bill introduced by chairman berman, is the beginning of this new era of american foreign policy, which will give the president the tools he needs to bring peace and long-lasting stability to pakistan. the peace act authorizes the president to provide assistance for pakistan to enhance economic development, human rights, cultural and educational programs, the judicial system, and the democratic institutions in order to strengthen civilian rule and long-term stability. this bill does not allow pakistan to use any of this assistance to upgrade or buy new f-16's or upgrade its nuclear arsenal. the reporting requirements in the peace act provide the necessary

watson was laid to rest at 11:00 today. more than 1,000 people attended his sunday funeral services held for rachel mae poston pulley. ms. pulley was a mother of seven and a grandmother of six. barbara mclean spears, who was married one year ago to her partner of 15 years, anthony spears, leaves behind her 61-year-old mother, two brothers and two nieces. she was also laid to rest yesterday. mr. speaker, i ask my colleagues to join me in honoring their lives and their loved ones who are left behind. this resolution also recognizes mayor williams and his staff our first responders, police, e.m.s. who were quick to the scene and prevented further loss of life or injury. those emergency personnel worked tirelessly on behalf of our communities, and we thank all of them, including private citizens who stepped up in this great time of need. four of those brave firefighters, as you already heard, were injured in the line of duty on tuesday, and we commend their heroic efforts. the citizens in and around my district have come together in the wake of this devastation. and it has been remarkable. i'm heartened and encouraged by the