EXPRESSING THE SOLIDARITY OF THE HOUSE

OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE FAMILIES OF

THE VICTIMS AND THOSE DISPLACED BY THE
HEAVY RAINS AND WIDESPREAD FLOODING
IN COLOMBIA
MARKUP
BEFORE THE

SUBCOMMITTEE ON
THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE
OF THE

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
ON

H. Res. 77
MARCH 17, 2011

Serial No. 11218

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COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS

ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Florida, Chairman
CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, New Jersey
HOWARD L. BERMAN, California
DAN BURTON, Indiana
GARY L. ACKERMAN, New York
ELTON GALLEGLY, California
ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, American
DANA ROHRABACHER, California
Samoa
DONALD A. MANZULLO, Illinois
DONALD M. PAYNE, New Jersey
EDWARD R. ROYCE, California
BRAD SHERMAN, California
STEVE CHABOT, Ohio
ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
RON PAUL, Texas
GREGORY W. MEEKS, New York
MIKE PENCE, Indiana
RUSS CARNAHAN, Missouri
JOE WILSON, South Carolina
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey
CONNIE MACK, Florida
GERALD E. CONNOLLY, Virginia
JEFF FORTENBERRY, Nebraska
THEODORE E. DEUTCH, Florida
MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, Texas
DENNIS CARDOZA, California
TED POE, Texas
BEN CHANDLER, Kentucky
GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Florida
BRIAN HIGGINS, New York
JEAN SCHMIDT, Ohio
ALLYSON SCHWARTZ, Pennsylvania
BILL JOHNSON, Ohio
CHRISTOPHER S. MURPHY, Connecticut
DAVID RIVERA, Florida
FREDERICA WILSON, Florida
MIKE KELLY, Pennsylvania
KAREN BASS, California
TIM GRIFFIN, Arkansas
WILLIAM KEATING, Massachusetts
TOM MARINO, Pennsylvania
DAVID CICILLINE, Rhode Island
JEFF DUNCAN, South Carolina
ANN MARIE BUERKLE, New York
RENEE ELLMERS, North Carolina
VACANT
YLEEM D.S. POBLETE, Staff Director
RICHARD J. KESSLER, Democratic Staff Director

SUBCOMMITTEE

ON THE

WESTERN HEMISPHERE

CONNIE MACK, Florida, Chairman

MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, Texas
ELIOT L. ENGEL, New York
JEAN SCHMIDT, Ohio
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey
DAVID RIVERA, Florida
ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, American
CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, New Jersey
Samoa
ELTON GALLEGLY, California
DONALD M. PAYNE, New Jersey

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CONTENTS
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MARKUP OF
H. Res. 77, Expressing the solidarity of the House of Representatives with
the families of the victims and those displaced by the heavy rains and
widespread flooding in Colombia ........................................................................
Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H. Res. 77 offered by the
Honorable Connie Mack, a Representative in Congress from the State
of Florida, and chairman, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere .......

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APPENDIX
Markup notice ..........................................................................................................
Markup minutes ......................................................................................................

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EXPRESSING
THE
SOLIDARITY
OF
THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE
FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS AND THOSE DISPLACED BY THE HEAVY RAINS AND WIDESPREAD FLOODING IN COLOMBIA
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE,
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
Washington, DC.
The subcommittee met, pursuant to notice, at 2:04 p.m., in room
2172, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Connie Mack (chairman of the subcommittee) presiding.
Mr. MACK. The subcommittee will come to order. After the conclusion of this brief business meeting we will proceed immediately
to todays hearing.
Pursuant to notice for purposes of a markup, I call up resolution
H. Res. 77. Without objection, the resolution to be considered will
be considered as read and open for amendment at any point.
[H. Res. 77 follows:]

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Mr. MACK. I have a bipartisan amendment in the nature of a
substitute that members have in front of them, which is identical
to the one that was provided previously to your offices and made
publicly available in electronic format pursuant to committee rule
5(b)(3).
I want to thankwell, first of all, I would like to say that unfortunately Mr. Engel isnt able to be here today. He is under the
weather. I know he is because I saw him yesterday and he didnt
look good yesterday. So tell the ranking member that we hope he
feels better soon.
But I would like to thank also his staff, the minority staff, for
their assistance in updating and amending this text.
The clerk will report the amendment.
Ms. CARROLL. Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.
Res. 77 offered by Mr. Mack of Florida. Strike the preamble
[The information referred to follows:]

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Mr. MACK. Without objection, the amendment in the nature of a
substitute shall be considered as read for purposes of amendment.
I recognize myself briefly to speak on the amendment.
This amendment expresses the United States desire to stand by
the Colombian people in the wake of a massive flooding that impacted millions of lives. It also acknowledges the economic damages
that resulted from this tragedy and calls on the U.S. administration to right the misdirected approach it has taken toward our important ally and start engaging in policies that promote economic
growth.
Expanded economic opportunity helps countries rebound from
natural disasters such as the one Colombia has experienced, provides alternatives to illegal activities, and is a priority for our own
economic and national security interests in the United States.
Are there any other members who wish to strike the last word
and speak on this text?
Hearing no further amendment, the question is on agreeing to
the amendment in the nature of a substitute. All those in favor say
aye. All those opposed say no.
In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it and the amendment
in the nature of a substitute is agreed to. The question now occurs
on adopting the resolution, as amended. All those in favor say aye.
All those opposed say no.
In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it. The bill, as amended, is agreed to. And without objection, the motion to reconsider is
laid on the table.
I now move that the bill, as amended, be reported favorably to
the full Committee on Foreign Affairs. All those in favor say aye.
All those opposed say no.
The ayes have it and the motion is agreed to. Without objection,
the staff are directed to make any technical and conforming
changes.
That concludes our business, and without objection, the subcommittee stands adjourned.
[Whereupon, at 2:07 p.m., the subcommittee was adjourned.]

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APPENDIX

MATERIAL SUBMITTED

FOR THE

HEARING RECORD

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