Jim Jordan

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding time.

It is planned, and it is orchestrated. The Democrats' systematic attack on the independence of the Court has been going on now for several years, and it started right where the sponsor of the legislation read from first, when he said that Senator Chuck Schumer said: ``I want to tell you, Gorsuch; I want to tell you, Kavanaugh; you have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price.''

Guess where he said that, Mr. Speaker, the top Democrat in the government at the time, where did he say that?

It was on the steps of the United States Supreme Court.

Then, of course, 1 year later, Democrats--not just any Democrats, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee--introduced the bill to go from 9 to 13, the Court-packing bill.

Why did they want to add four?

Why not one? Why not two? Why not three? Why four?

It is because they want to take the Court from a 6-3 conservative majority Court to a 7-6 liberal Court. It is all planned.

Then, of course, we had the systematic attacks on two Justices in particular, Justice Alito and Justice Thomas. They even had a hearing in the Judiciary Committee where they brought in the guy who was demonstrated to be a liar when he was trying to say that Justice Alito was involved in leaking an opinion. That was total garbage.

Then, of course, we had the real leak, the Dobbs leak, on May 2, 2022.

What happened after that?

Mr. Speaker, 150 churches and crisis pregnancy centers around the country were attacked, not to mention the planned assassination attempt on Justice Kavanaugh in the aftermath of that leaked decision.

This whole systematic, orchestrated, and planned attack on the independence of one of the separate but equal branches of our government is serious stuff.

Then, of course, we now have the Democratic Socialists of America who want to get rid of the Court. They want to get rid of the Senate, and they want to replace the President. This is their party, the once great party. We mentioned FDR in this context, but in the broader context, the once great party of FDR and JFK is now controlled and is now anti- Israel, socialist, and all kinds of crazy ideas that go to the heart of what our country is about and our Constitution.

This is a good piece of legislation. Maybe this is a question these guys want to answer, Mr. Speaker. Maybe they want to answer some of these questions. Do they support replacing the Presidency? Do they support replacing the Court? Do they support abolishing the United States Senate? That would be an interesting question for the folks on the other side. We know they want to pack the Court. Do they agree with the Democratic Socialists who want to abolish the Court?

I thank the gentleman and also one of our other colleagues, Mr. Johnson from South Dakota, who has worked on this legislation for a long, long time. This is important. This is important because we know where they want to go.

We should remember when the Democratic Socialist Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of our largest city 9 months and 2 days ago, he said: ``I was elected as a Democratic Socialist, and I will govern as a Democratic Socialist.'' These are their principles.

Does my friend and colleague, Mr. Speaker, on the other side, controlling the time, the law professor, does he agree with what the Democratic Socialists are saying? That would be an important question for this body to understand.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the guys who sponsored this legislation.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend to the House the extraordinary life and contributions of Ohio's own Charles F. Kettering as we near the 150th anniversary of his birth.

Charles Franklin Kettering was born on his family's farm in Loudonville on August 29, 1876. After high school, he took a teaching position at a nearby school, where his evening lectures and demonstrations on science drew sizable crowds.

A 1904 graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in electrical engineering, he was hired to lead the research laboratory at National Cash Register in Dayton. During his five years there, he secured 23 patents for his work on the electric cash register and other innovations.

While at NCR, Kettering and a small group of colleagues (dubbed the Barn Gang) worked during evenings and weekends to develop new gadgetry and electronic equipment for automobiles. This group was incorporated in 1909 as the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company, or Delco. By 1911, Kettering and his fellow engineers had developed the first practical electric self-starter for autos.

Following the acquisition of Delco by General Motors in 1918, Kettering joined the team at General Motors Research Corporation, where he held the position of vice president for more than a quarter century. His work on air-cooled automobile engines, two-stroke diesel engines, fuel additives, and quick-dry automotive paint contributed richly to the development of the modern passenger vehicle.

Charles Kettering's philanthropy was equally effective and noteworthy: Believing that industrial research could have practical applications in the medical field, he helped found what ultimately became the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, one of the top- ranked cancer care facilities in the Nation.

Mr. Speaker, the people of Loudonville will gather this Saturday to celebrate the accomplishments of its favorite son. On behalf of the people of Ohio's 4th Congressional District, I am proud to join in the accolades to this inventor, engineer, and philanthropist whose work revolutionized nearly every aspect of modern life.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the contributions of the founders, owners, and employees of D&D Ingredients of Delphos, Ohio, as they mark fifty years in business.

Founded in 1976 by Doc and Dorothy Miller, D&D Ingredients is one of the region's most prominent animal nutrition companies. Through their integrity and hard work, commitment to delivering high-quality products, and dedication to meeting the needs of their customers, the Millers formed the foundation for steady growth that has made D&D a major force in the animal feed and pet food space. The company now employs 156 and serves customers across the globe.

Five years ago, D&D became a part of the California-based Swanson Family of Companies, allowing D&D to serve new markets while maintaining the family-friendly culture and values that have shaped the company since its founding.

Mr. Speaker, D&D will hold an open house on Saturday to commemorate this milestone. On behalf of the people of Ohio's 4th Congressional District, I am proud to join in the accolades to the men and women of D&D Ingredients as they celebrate fifty years of outstanding service to their customers. They have my very best wishes for continued excellence in the decades to come.