heather foley. [applause] mrs. foley, thank you for giving us this chance to try and express the depth of gratitude that we owe to tom. noblestnce wrote of the is an honest man. tom foley was that and more. a leader grounded in decent seat, -- in decency, honor, principal. he did all of these things that a public servant should do and frankly did many of them better than the rest. ask any of his peers and they will tell you this, especially those who did not share his politics. listen to bob dole. or ask alan simpson tebow said tell you to go to hell and make you feel good about going there. [laughter] asthere is a conservative they come both said to the man, i wish he was a republican. he represented the very best in public service and our political system. one class act tipping his hat to another. and committee chairman, majority whip, majority whip, majority leader, then speaker. ,t was his sense of fairness his port in a storm that will always stand out for me. held thishe institution together at a very difficu

are there back channel communications we often hearant going on, mr. foley? >> there are a lot of people trying to help us. i can't mention anybody specifically to help them in this investigation. we have heard nothing. we blast news he was ab ducked on thanksgiving -- abducted on thanksgiving day. we don't know who took him or why. >> what do you know about that area? i am sure you must be doing tons of research? >> we know the area is under contest, if you will. there are both rebel forces there as well as government forces. so it's an unsettled area. >> we have no idea who has jim. we have no idea who took him and why because jim is an objective journalist, very interested in the syrian people, wanting to, you know, cover the conflict and hear their story. >> i'm watching you sit here and talk about this. you have been through this before. >> the last time was just easier. it was only 44 days. he was in libya, he was held captive in libya. >> but your son has a very dangerous job. have you talked about it a lot? >> he's not reckless. i mean, he's been doin

nancy pelosi also released a statement calling mr. foley a leader whose authenticity, dedication, and diplomacy will serve as an example to all of us who strive to make a difference through public service. next, a discussion on how journalists are using social media. this is part of the new york press club's annual journalism conference in new york city. this is a little more than an hour. >> good morning, everyone. it's an absolute pleasure to be here. let's con golden state a.j. and the entire new york press club for what they've done. as you heard, i left columbia fumtime to go to a new role as the chief digital officer. and what we do -- i'll tell you a little bit about what we do there. but at the same time, i continue to be part of the journalism world and work in journalism and teach the class in columbia. so i'm hoping that we can continue to have opportunities for us to interact in the journalism field. but of course i welcome you all up to the met any time that you're in the mood for some art and culture. please do come up.

mr. foley spoke about the need for civility and cooperation in washington. here's a look back from the c- span video archives. this is about 10 minutes. [applause] askhe chair would like to my distinguished republican colleague if he would take the chair. >> i'm happy to leave yield to the distinguished speaker. would the young man please take the chair? [applause] [applause] [whistling] [applause] >> house will be in order. [applause] [gavel pounds] >> let's move it along. >> the chair yields to the distinguished speaker of the house for whatever comments and for however long. >> mr. speaker, have to remind you to put the question on the resolution. >> would you prefer that i do that before you speak on behalf of your own resolution, mr. speaker? [laughter] always better to get[laughter] [laughter] the resolution passed before the speech. [laughter] >> without objection the resolution is passed. [applause] >> thank you. i want to say it is a great pleasure for me to address you, mr. speaker. and to say that although you have said and my good friend dave bon

are there back channel communications we often hearant going on, mr. foley? >> there are a lot of people trying to help us. i can't mention anybody specifically to help them in this investigation. we have heard nothing. we blast news he was ab ducked on thanksgiving -- abducted on thanksgiving day. we don't know who took him or why. >> what do you know about that area? i am sure you must be doing tons of research? >> we know the area is under contest, if you will. there are both rebel forces there as well as government forces. so it's an unsettled area. >> we have no idea who has jim. we have no idea who took him and why because jim is an objective journalist, very interested in the syrian people, wanting to, you know, cover the conflict and hear their story. >> i'm watching you sit here and talk about this. you have been through this before. >> the last time was just easier. it was only 44 days. he was in libya, he was held captive in libya. >> but your son has a very dangerous job. have you talked about it a lot? >> he's not reckless. i mean, he's been doin

but when he got on the phone, he said, this is tom folly yrg, mr. president. he said tom foley, that's not the foley i wanted. he cursed and hung up the phone. so as a freshman let tom foley know exactly how unimportant he was. that's back in the day. the other thing he used to talk about during all of our social security debates back then and coming up now when they get back into this budget conference, talk about he could not persuade his elderly mother in spokane that her social security wasn't piled up like gold bricks in a lockbox. he told that so often to al gore that may be where he got lockbox from. >> very much a reformer. i was reading history today, a committee chairman at 45, which was very uncommon at those times. he led a reform after watergate to break up strength of commodity chairman. is that correct? >> that is absolutely correct. it was eventually the revolution this brought him down and in 1994. he was ailing, in hospice. nancy pelosi visited him tuesday. in the midst of everything going on she went over. >> complications of a stroke. it's

, mr. young, and the gentleman, mr. grijalva, each will control 20 minutes. mr. young: i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative day to revise and extend their remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. young: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker: the gentleman is recognized. mr. young: h.r. 2640 is an important step to restoring water and pow for the abundance to an area devastated by federal logging restrictions. this bill is a reflection of of negotiating and is identical to the bill this chamber passed last year without opposition. its supporters include those -- ormally would be water i want to commend my good friend mr. walden for his work. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from arizona. mr. grijalva: thank you, mr. speaker. i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. grijalva: i yield myself such time as i may consume. t

i think people will get a mr. president out of it. as the book about friendships, too, in a certain way. boy, i know howard was there for you. that's awfully nice. >> he's my heart. i love him. >> i think he foleys the same way. good to see you. it's great to see you doing so well. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> and. >> there are times when mother nature is so beautiful, they get trampled by all the people that go to see that beauty. one man has found a way to protect mother nature from the horrors. we are off the coast of cancun, mexico. the coral reef here is second only in size to australia's great barrier reef. but what makes this area truly notable, an extraordinary underwater museum. more than 500 sculptures in an everlasting display t. goal for the artist jason taylor, that's him in the water there, draw the daily crush of recreational divers away from the monita natural reef because too many kicks from fins are breaking and killing the corals. >> accident grow right back? >> it does grow back. it can take 50 odd years. when it

>> mr. speaker, i have a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. the clerk: house resolution 383, resolved that the house has learned with profound sorrow of the death of the honorable thomas s. foley, former member of the house for 15 terms and speaker of the house of representatives for the 101, 102 and 103 congresses. resolved that in the death of the honorable thomas s. foley of the united states and the state of washington have lost a valued and eminent public servant and citizen. resolved that the clerk communicate these resolutions to the senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the diseased. resolved that when the house adjourns today it adjourn as a further mark of represent to the -- respect to the memory of the deceased. the speaker pro tempore: please take your conversations off the floor. is there objection to the consideration of the esolution? without objection, the resolution is agreed to and the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. the house will be in order. please take your conversations off the floor. for what p