The surplus belongs to the American people. They are the ones who have paid for it. They are the ones who worked for it.

Because we know this Government does belong to them and they are demanding that we exercise some real fiscal discipline, pay down the national debt, and extend the life of Social Security and Medicare.

Republicans, on the other hand, are listening to all the special interests and high-priced Washington lobbyists, who are telling them to waste the surplus on a trillion dollar tax giveaway.

It is we Democrats who are listening to the voices and values of America's working families.

That is why we are listening to the American people, who are telling us that their values is to use the surplus to pay down the national debt and to save Social Security and Medicare.

If the Republicans really believed the surplus belongs to the American people, they would listen to the voices of those people.

I am offering this amendment to try to increase the amount of money in the refugee account.

Republicans keep saying that the money in the budget surplus belongs to the American people, falsely implying that we Democrats disagree with that.

For his tremendous work in these areas; for his insight and leadership; and for his continued dedication to the underprivileged, I would like to thank and congratulate His Holiness Baba Ji.

Baba Ji has been instrumental in facilitating the distribution of medical services to the most needy in the remote villages of Punjab.

He and his family have long been promoters of equal education rights for boys and girls.

He has spoken passionately about the oppression created by the dowry system and has repeatedly lent his services to families unable to meet the expenses of a wedding.

Another issue of great significance to Baba Ji is that of gender equality.

Through a combination of meditation and medication, Baba Ji and the Charitable Hospital has assisted the sick, drug addicts and those suffering from depression.

Mr. Unanue's leadership and dedication to promote and support both the Hispanic community and Hispanic business is his legacy.

This business, today known as Goya Foods, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned firms in the nation.

Mr. Unanue was critical in introducing the art and flavor of traditional Hispanic dishes into American homes.

Mr. Unanue's contributions went beyond the kitchen and the boardroom and into the realm of art.