May 19, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3481 Yet every year, approximately one million (Mr. FRANKS addressed the House. well commented that Jason would not have teenagers in this country become pregnant His remarks will appear hereafter in any intention of running for the office, but if and 90 percent of those pregnancies are unin- the Extensions of Remarks.) Jason were asked by the Kuomintang, Jason will run. Why? Jason is very loyal to the f tended. party. Teenage girls have a higher risk of preg- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a If the Kuomintang can’t find any other nancy complications, including maternal mor- previous order of the House, the gentle- candidate to run for the office and if the tality and morbidity, miscarriages, still births, woman from Florida (Ms. BROWN) is Kuomintang leaders keep asking Jason to premature births and nutritional deficiencies recognized for 5 minutes. run, Jason will run. than adult women. (Ms. BROWN addressed the House. Jason is not a career diplomat. During his Fewer than 60% of these teen mothers tenure as Taipei’s highest ranking diplomat Her remarks will appear hereafter in in Washington, D.C., Jason shed outdated graduate from high school by age 25, and in the Extensions of Remarks.) conventions and emerged a winner in gaining addition to a lower educational status, early f new friends for his country during a period of childbearing has an impact on the economic The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a diplomatic low tide between Washington and status of teens by affecting employment op- previous order of the House, the gen- Taipei. portunities, marital options, and family struc- In June 1996, Jason assumed the post as tleman from California (Mr. RIGGS) is ture. Taipei’s representative in Washington, D.C. recognized for 5 minutes. Immediately after arrival in Washington, he Teen mothers are four times as likely as (Mr. RIGGS addressed the House. His women who have their first child after adoles- was an enthusiastic participant in activities remarks will appear hereafter in the sponsored by other diplomats, the U.S. Con- cence to be poor in their 20's and early thir- Extensions of Remarks.) gress, think-tanks, international organiza- ties, and are likely to have lower family in- f tions, U.S. Government officials and any comes later in life. other persons or groups, whether or not their In my home state of Texas, the birth rate for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a countries recognize Taipei. teenagers 15±18 years of age is 78.9%. previous order of the House, the gentle- He would meet with anyone if he thought Although this is a decrease by 3.9% since woman from the Virgin Islands (Ms. that person would enhance Taipei’s diplo- 1991, far too many of our communities' chil- CHRISTIAN-GREEN) is recognized for 5 matic interests. Jason is a man full of self- dren across the United States are having chil- minutes. confidence, wit, humor, sincerity and consid- (Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN addressed erable personal charm. During his short ten- dren of their own. ure in Washington, he was a highly visible Teenage pregnancy and childbearing come the House. Her remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- diplomat and even earned the admiration of hand in hand with a levels of risk for all in- diplomats in the U.S. State Department for volved. marks.) his professionalism. In fact, during Jason’s We all carry the potential burden when chil- f fifteen months in Washington, he won the dren themselves have children, personally, so- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a confidence of the United States Government, cietally and economically. previous order of the House, the gen- acceptance of the diplomatic corps, respect Our country spends more than $20 billion tleman from Michigan (Mr. SMITH) is of the overseas Chinese in the United States dollars each year assisting teen parents and recognized for 5 minutes. and loyalty of his colleagues. He was also popular with the press. their children. (Mr. SMITH addressed the House. His It has been less than 8 years since Jason Only through education and programs such remarks will appear hereafter in the Hu entered government office. as campaigns such as The National Campaign Extensions of Remarks.) When he first served as the government’s to Prevent Pregnancy, and a similar program f spokesman, he impressed everyone with his through the Texas Southern University in leadership abilities. But what distinguished JASON HU—A MODERN DIPLOMAT Houston, Texas that focuses on the prevention him the most was his service as Taipei’s top WITH VISION of pregnancy in pre-adolescents and adoles- diplomat in Washington. Before he came to Washington, Taipei maintained low-level cents. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gen- contacts with the U.S. Government. But Our children and our adolescents carry the with Jason’s efforts, within half a year after future of tomorrow. We must do everything we tleman from New York (Mr. SOLOMON) Jason’s arrival in Washington, the level of can to help our children prolong childbearing is recognized for 5 minutes. contacts between Taipei and Washington was and parenting until they can truly be respon- Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, in the April 10 significantly upgraded. Moreover, being a sible adults and parents. edition of the Central Daily News, published in non-career diplomat, Jason was an innova- f Taipei, there was an excellent article about tive diplomat with new ideas. His activities in Washington extended far The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Taiwan's Foreign Minister Jason Hu. Jason was the former Taiwan representative in beyond traditional diplomatic circles; he had previous order of the House, the gen- direct contacts with many international or- tleman from Colorado (Mr. MCINNIS) is Washington, D.C. and a friend to many of us ganizations stationed in Washington. on the Hill. recognized for 5 minutes. PERSISTENT JASON HU I would like to ask the permission to print (Mr. McINNIS addressed the House. A man full of self-confidence Jason is gift- His remarks will appear hereafter in the article, in an English translation by Profes- ed with the ability to foster a favorable envi- the Extensions of Remarks.) sor N. Mao, for the reference of my colleagues ronment for talks with friends and strangers. and friends. f For protocol reasons, he could not be for- JASON HU—A MODERN DIPLOMAT WITH VISION mally addressed as ‘‘Ambassador Hu’’ in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Will Jason Hu be the ruling Kuomintang Washington but could be properly addressed previous order of the House, the gentle- candidate to run for Mayor of the city of as ‘‘Doctor Hu’’ of Oxford University. woman from California (Mrs. CAPPS) is Taipei? No one could ignore his impressive Oxo- recognized for 5 minutes. This topic stirred up considerable specula- nian credentials. In 1995 Jason held a face-to- (Mrs. CAPPS addressed the House. tion in the offices of the Taipei Economic face dialogue with Dr. Kissinger and he Her remarks will appear hereafter in Cultural Representative Office in Washing- equaled Kissinger in terms of knowledge and the Extensions of Remarks.) ton, D.C. Most of Jason Hu’s former assist- sharp analytical ability. Jason is a confident man but definitely not an arrogant man. f ants professed high confidence in Jason Hu’s waging a successful campaign for the job, In fact, Jason can make any adversary The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a but they would prefer to see Jason stay on as happy to be in his company. previous order of the House, the gen- the Republic of China’s Foreign Minister. After a few witty introductory remarks, tleman from Washington (Mr. One close aide of Jason’s commented that Jason will make his listener eager for more the Republic of China’s diplomatic work conversation. When the ‘‘chemistry’’ is METCALF) is recognized for 5 minutes. right, Jason tries his best to persuade his ad- (Mr. METCALF addressed the House. needs someone like Jason, a non-career but highly innovative diplomat with fresh ideas versary of his viewpoints. Even though dif- His remarks will appear hereafter in ferences of opinion may persist Jason never the Extensions of Remarks.) and vision. Nearly all of Jason’s former aides expressed the view that they would not want allows his adversary to feel confrontational. Even though Jason Hu has left Washington f to see Jason leave his current post as For- for more than six months, friends still talk The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a eign Minister. about his innovative personal style in ap- previous order of the House, the gen- BREAKTHROUGH IN TAIPEI-U.S. RELATIONS proaching friends and foe. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FRANKS) Will Jason Hu run for the office of the Another characteristic of Jason’s is his is recognized for 5 minutes. Mayor of Taipei? Someone who knows Jason persistence. In April 1997, during Speaker H3482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 19, 1998

Gingrich’s Asian tour the Speaker and his Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- Mr. SMITH of Michigan, in two in- delegation made a whirlwind 4-hour stop in utes, today. stances. Taipei. Mrs. CAPPS, for 5 minutes, today. (The following Members (at the re- At first, everyone, including Gingrich him- quest of Mr. MORAN of Kansas) and to self, believed that it was not possible to add Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. Taipei to the Speaker’s Asian itinerary, but Ms. BROWN of Florida, for 5 minutes, include extraneous matter:) Jason Hu persisted in asking the Speaker to today. Mr. REYES. reconsider his itinerary. Finally, he con- Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, for 5 minutes, Mr. HALL of Texas. vinced the Speaker of the uttermost impor- today. Mr. GOODLATTE. tance for the delegation to stop in Taipei. The following Members (at the re- Mr. GILLMOR. Gingrich relented and squeezed in four pre- quest of Mr. MORAN of Kansas) to re- cious hours in Taipei. Mr. LAZIO of New York. At about the same time, in a number of ar- vise and extend their remarks and in- Mr. BLUMENAUER. ticles the New York Times mentioned the clude extraneous material: Mr. CLYBURN. ‘‘Taiwan factor,’’ implying Taiwan was a Mr. KINGSTON, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. MORAN of Kansas. troublemaker in U.S. relations with China. Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, Mr. PAPPAS. Jason Hu repeatedly communicated with the today. editors of the New York Times, trying to Mr. KILDEE. Mr. HUTCHINSON, for 5 minutes each Mr. CONDIT. convince them of Taipei’s perspectives. As a day, today and on May 20, 21 and 22. result of Jason’s efforts, the New York Mr. PAYNE. Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, today. Times has not again mentioned the ‘‘Taiwan Mr. PACKARD. factor.’’ Mr. MCINNIS, for 5 minutes each day, JASON HU—A MAN OF POTENTIAL today and on May 20. f After the 1996 U.S. elections, Jason Hu vis- Mr. METCALF, for 5 minutes, today. ited former Senator Robert Dole, former Na- Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, for 5 min- SENATE BILL REFERRED tional Security Advisor Tony Lake and utes each day, today and on May 20, 21 former Secretary of Defense William Perry, and 22. A bill of the Senate of the following title was taken from the Speaker’s briefing them of the developments in Tai- Mr. EHRLICH, for 5 minutes, on June wan. 2. table and, under the rule, referred as It appears that Messrs Dole, Lake and follows: Mr. RIGGS, for 5 minutes, today. Perry all have now developed a good under- S. 1723. An act to amend the Immigration standing of the issues affecting Taiwan. Mr. SMITH of Michigan, for 5 minutes each day, today and on May 20. and Nationality Act to assist the United Jason Hu deserves credit for making these States to remain competitive by increasing opinion-makers aware of Taiwan’s develop- Mr. SOLOMON, for 5 minutes, today. the access of United States firms and insti- ments. f tutions of higher education to skilled person- Will Jason Hu run for the Taipei mayoral nel and by expanding educational and train- seat? The answer will come in May of this EXTENSION OF REMARKS ing opportunities for American students and year. Considering Jason Hu’s electability By unanimous consent, permission to workers; to the committee on the judiciary, and potential, he will be a winning card for and in addition, to the Committee(s) on Edu- revise and extend remarks was granted the Kuomintang. cation and the Workforce, and the Commit- f to: tee on International Relations, for a period (The following Members (at the re- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- LEAVE OF ABSENCE quest of Mr. REYES) and to include ex- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- traneous matter:) visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the sence was granted to: Ms. ESHOO. committee concerned. Mr. KIND. Mr. CRANE (at the request of Mr. f ARMEY) for today on account of illness. Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. BATEMAN (at the request of Mr. Mr. HALL of Ohio. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ARMEY) for today and the balance of Mr. BONIOR. the week on account of medical rea- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee sons. Mr. VISCLOSKY. on House Oversight, reported that that Mr. MEEKS of New York (at the re- Mr. KILDEE. committee had examined and found quest of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today and Mr. EDWARDS. truly enrolled a bill of the House of the following title, which was thereupon the balance of the week on account of Mr. SKELTON. signed by the Speaker: family matters. Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. UNDERWOOD (at the request of Mrs. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 3565. An act to amend Part L of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act Mr. GEPHARDT) for today and the bal- Ms. PELOSI. ance of the week on account of official of 1968. Mr. SCHUMER. business. Mrs. CAPPS. f Mr. MCNULTY (at the request of Mr. Ms. SANCHEZ. GEPHARDT) for today on account of Mr. STARK. family business. SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Ms. HARMAN. f The SPEAKER announced his signa- Mr. RUSH. ture to enrolled bill of the Senate of SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED (The following Members (at the re- the following title: quest of Mr. MORAN of Kansas) and to By unanimous consent, permission to include extraneous matter:) S. 1605. An act to establish a matching address the House, following the legis- grant program to help State and local juris- Mr. RADANOVICH. lative program and any special orders dictions purchase armor vests for use by law heretofore entered, was granted to: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. enforcement departments. (The following Members (at the re- Mr. NEY. f quest of Mr. REYES) to revise and ex- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. tend their remarks and include extra- Mr. ARCHER. neous material:) Mr. GILMAN. ADJOURNMENT Mr. EDWARDS, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. MCCOLLUM. Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. CLAYTON, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. WALSH. I move that the House do now adjourn. Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, for 5 min- Mr. HORN. The motion was agreed to; accord- utes, today. Mr. SHAW. ingly (at 11 o’clock and 19 minutes Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, for 5 minutes, Mr. DELAY. p.m.), the House adjourned until today. Mr. PORTMAN. Wednesday, May 20, 1998, at 10 a.m.